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The national Republican., 1861-06-29
CREAM ALEl CREAM ALEl

I'HE subscriber has the pleasure of informing
J. the public that he has become sole agent
for the sale of MARTINS Justly CELEBRATED
CREAM ALE, appreciated by all who have tried
it, as nutritve, delicious, wholesome beverage.
He has also been appointed sole agent for the
sele of Berglers Philadelphia Sparkling Stock
Ale, The above beverages need no commenda-
ton from the subscriber, but he would cordially
invite all who have never tested their merits to
give him call at bis depot, No. AGA Seventh
street, opposite the General Post Office, and sat-
isfy them selves not only of the excellencies of
these ales, but of the promptitude of the agent
iu executing their orders.
MOSES SAMSTAGi
4e4 Seventh st., OPP, the Post Office,
June 29-lm
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By ]. Q. Mollaire < Co.. Anctioneers.

ny " ". hcSuirc " w.. hucClOueeTb,
III ANDSOME FURNIrURE AND HOUSE,
II HOLD EFFECTS AT PUBLIC AUCTION
On Wedues ny morning July Sd, vt 10 oclocL,
at the residence Of Cap l. NJ Powell, o. g n,
on Thrh sire. between Pcons, lyania avenue
aud '.'e'', we shsll sell Mi his Excellent Fur
niture and effaris, comprising
Exeeile'i Rosewood Piano-ior;e, b, Chickerirg,
Stool and Cover,
Suite Of handsome Rosewood Parlor Furniture,
foished II best crimson Brocatelle, COM
prising large French Sofa, two arm and Eve
stufTea-back Chars, So
Pair of gilt frsme French plate Pier Glasses,
with Slabs and Brackets, -1
Eose wood, Msrhle-top Centre and Sofa Tnbles,
Walnut crimson plush.coversd Sofa, arm and
rocking Chairs,
Handsome mirror-back Etagerie fancy Chairs
Mahogany har-cloth Sofa and Chairs,
Gilt mantle Clocks, Vases and Ornaments,
Ladies walnut Secretary, Camp Stools,
Excellent Brussels Carpets throughout,
Walnut Hat-tree, Hall Table, Oil Cloth,
Handsome ornamentsd Shades aud Cornice,
Marble-top Sideboard, Dining Tables,
Walnut arm dining Chairs, Lounges,
French China dinner, dessert, and tea-wa-e,
Rich Bohemian and plain Glassware,
5ilve plated Csstors, covered Dishes, and Tu.
| reen, Tea Sett, Spoons, and Forks,
Table Cutlery, bed and table Linen,
Walnut and mahogany dressing Bureaus, Wssh.
stands, aud Wardrobee, -.
Handsome solid oak aud gilt Cottage Sett,'
| Superior cnrled,hs hsir Mattrasses, Bolsters, snt
\ Pillows,
Blankets, Comforts, and Bed Spreads,
Rocking Chairs, Toilet Sets, Looking Glasses,
Painted Bedsteads, Bureaus, and w ash stands,
Cooking and other Stoves, Refrigerator, b
Together with good Assortment Of Kitchel
requisites. q ss
| Terms cash. -
| ~ The house, which is very desirable, will
spacious and handsome garden, is for rent
Enquire Of the aucuoneers. ~ y.
| JAS. G. MCGUIRE L CO,
june 2s [Star] Auctioneers.
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ELECTION NOTICE.

7 IBERTY AND UNIoN.-By virtue of Com
- missions issued to me by F. H. Pierpoint,
Governor of the Commonwealth Of Virginia, !
hereby give notice that an Election will be hold
10 Fairfax county, ON Tuesday, July 2, 1861, for
Member of the House Of Delegates, and Senator
for the Gath Senatorial District, to represent
said County and District in the Legislature, u
meet in Wheeling, July lst.
Citizens Of tho county, entitled to vote BY
existing laws, can do SO at any precinct 10 the
Oounty. JOB HAWXHURST,
June 90 Commissioner for Fairfax Co.
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CON g EsS HALL.
SAkATUGA SPRINGS,

4 dis 1eii-known hotel, " hich has received SO
generous patronage from ths public, is
nov open for the season.
The ample grounds Of tbs hotel sijoia thoss
of Congress Spring a..
A fns band of music is attached to the hotel.
Tie table will be supplied. as formerly, with
all the Injuries Of the season
The proprietois will spare no effort to main
tain and augment the high character which Con
gress Hall has maintained for 30 many years
HATHORNE h McMICHAEL.
Saratoga Springs, June 10, 1851
June 25-2R
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PROPOSALS FOR A LOAN OF $4,000

INUk The RoIief u FamiNes OF VOHnteeFs OF
l. Washington City.
NAVoR's OFFICE, JEHe ~, 1851,
Proposals will be received at this office until
three o'clock, P, NJ, on Monday, July l, 1861, for
a loan of 81, 900, payable six months after date,
with interest at the rate of six per cent. per
Rnnum, sar
This loan is authorized By an act OF the City
Councils, and the proceeds will be applied az
clusiyely for the relief of the destitute families
OF Washington City Volunteers. ~ -
Bids win be received in sums of $40 and up,
wards. JAMES G. BERRET,
june 2s-at Mayor,
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BYJ. G. MCGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers.

BY ]. q. MCGUIRE q CO., AuctloneerS.
4 GOD AND NEARLY NEW FURNITURE
VI Will be sold on Monday next, the lst Of
July, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, well selected stock Of
Household Furniture, at the dwelling No. 3s6
II street, between Thirteenth and Fourteenth
streets, cons sisting in part Of
Parlor Suit Of Walnut Hsir-clotb, Marble-top
Center, Dining, and other Nsbles ,-r -
Large Mahogany Wardrobe
Mahogany Writing Table
Cottage Set, oak pattern, with patent spring
Mattress
Rocking, Cane. seat, and other Chairs
Brocstelle Lounge
Carpets and Oilcloth Bronze Hat-rack
Window Shades, Bedstesds, Cot, and Crib
Hair, Cotton, and Crib Mattresses, Chamber
Sets
Washstands, Bureaus, Comforts, Pillows, &c.
Handsome Silver plated Coffee and Tea Set,
Osstors, Soup Ladle, Forks, Table and Tea
Spoons
"Complete Cook and Open Crate Stoves.
Refrigerator and Fireboard
Superior Cutlery, GLASS; China, Wood, Iron,
and Tin Ware
With q general assortment Of Housekeeping
articles, nearly all of which have been purchased
new within year.
Terms cash.
The house may be rented on application at the
Fancy Store, No. 500 Eleventh street.
JAMES @, MCGUIRE h co.,
june 27-td Aucdoneers.
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NOTICE |!

.vT,HE WASHINGTON LIBRARY will be closed
i after Monday, (lst July,) until arrangements
are made for Its reopening. The Library will be
kept open every afternoon, for the space of ten
days, from 4 O'Clock till sundown, for the pur-
pose Of receiving the books now out q
! Subscribers will please pay attention to this
notice. june 2s--3t
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nRS. LOCKWOOD h DARRELL are prepared
- to insert TEETH on VULCANITE BASE
new and improved mode, When made on this
plan, they are comfortable to wesr and much
cheaper than any other Also, Teeth inserted on
Gold Plate, and all dental operations OF any kind
that may be desired. Office room, No, 8, in the
Washington Building, corner of Pennsylvania
avenue and Seventh street feb 10
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Gunboats for the Western Rivers,
QuARrERMAsrER GRsrpAL.s OSEIcs,

QUARTERGAsTER GRNrRAL's QFyICE,
HasShgton, Jane II, ls6l.
pR1P0sALS are invited for Constructing
! Gunboats upoa the Western, rivers.
Specifications will be Immediately prepared,
and may be examined at the Quartermaster .
Office at Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and at this
office.
Proposals from boat-buildera and engine
builders alone will be consiseged
nssubDittet by bldiers will be taken into
cousiaeTation, NJ. G. MEIGS,
Quarternaster General United STATES
june 10
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,yNHE GENTLEMAN who Inadvertently took
J. new dark green silk Umbrella from room in
the Treasury building, on Thursday, is requested
to return 1t, The owner prizes 1t far beyond Its
intrinsic value, and he hopes this hint will prove
effectual to the gentleman to whom it is ad-
dressed. june 2S--3t~
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CHEZ ASSISTANT QuAarEnnAsrER's oyyIcr,

WILMINGTON, d. O., June 2B, IBBI.
4 Office is hereby given to all persons who
~ may have accounts against the Chief Az
sistant Quartermsster U. s. Army, to render
them by 3oth instant, with all orders drawn BY
me, or authorized agents under my direction,
being returned to this office, and they will be
paid, If found correct. ="
i d. H. RUCKER,
june 27-3t Brevet Major Asst. Q. N. .
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FOR RENT.

A DESIRABLE residence, No. $40 New York
a avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets
Inquire of CHARLES EDMONSTON, No. 44a I
street, between Ninth and Tenth.
iune 29-3tifx = 3D..
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ByJ. G. McGuire & Co., Auctioneers.
CARPET AND FURNITURE FROM THE
~ CAPITOL. -'.a .-.
On this Saturday morning, June 2eth, at 10
o'clock, In front of the Auction Rooms, we shall
sell a lot of Carpets, plush-covered Sofas and
arm Chairs, Lounges, DC from the Capitol,
10. MCGUIRE / CO.,
June 2s--lt .E.,- Auctioneers.
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Il. W, GOODALL.

W. W. 6OODaLL, ~ a..
Plumber and Gas and Steam Filter
as4 Seventh street, near Canal Bridge, Washisgso~.
A Ii orders executed az the shortest notice In
n the most substantial manner, and on rsa,
sonatL terms
Posonal a:te"tioA sissn 10 every department
of the business = nov 26
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By WALL & BARNARD, Auotioneers.
EO BARRELS MERCER POTATOES, Just
w received from York, and for sale at auc-
tion, this Saturday morning, at 10 o'clock, in
front of the Auction Rooms,
Terms cash, in specie.
WALL l. BARNARD,
iune 29--lt Auctioueers.
The national Republican., 1861-06-29
BOYS CLOTHING.

BOYS CLOTHING.
VITE have received within the last day or two
w large assortment of BOYS SPRING
CLOTHING, embracing all styles Of lov. priced
medium, aud fine qualities, which we are selling
at very low prices for cash.
WALL, STEPHENS, 500,
s22fenn avenue, between Ninth
may 2a sud Tenth streets
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Established l778. y
- 10
A, BININGER 4 CO.,

WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND CHOICE
GROCERIES, &c.
% and % Liberty street, Ne0 FORK and 2o4 street. corner
y Pennsylrdnia dre,lus dad fbinteenh stred : +.
Opposite Willartls' Hotel) - ~
WE beg to inform the citizens of Washington,
w and public generally, that we have opensd
branch Of our business at the above number.
under the direction Of Mr.. JOSEPH P. WILSON,
where We intend furnishing the same quality and
description Of Old Wines, Liquors, Havsns .Oi-
gars, &C., as those we sell in New York, and
guarantee them 10 be Of the most reliable quail
iy. june s-eoim
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TO INVENTORS AND PATENTEES.
AIIMM A AID nDAD1 MY

TO INVENTORS AND PATENTEES.
MUM AND COMPANY 'r
Proprietors Of the Scientific American, and
Agents for procuring American and Foreign
PATENTS,
. Wah Siztesn Years Experience in Ike BEsinsss
Refer to Hon. Judge Mason, Hon. Joseph Holl,
Hon, W D. Bishop, ex-CommssioRers of Patents,
and to more than fifteen thousand inventors
who have had business done through Mum 4
Co.'s Potent Agency
Pamphlet Of advice sent free by mail
Patent Laws and Regulations, 100 pages, 26
cents, mail .. .."sa
No charge for consultation orally or by mail
Preliminary Examination i'll United States
Patent Office, S..
Offices No 81 Park Row, New York; Wash.
ington, corner Of + and Sayeath streets, oppo-
site the Fftept ofsco, mar l4-6mif
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Date.
Witness.
hereby certify that the above named -
are known to me as men Of property, and able to
make good their guarantee,
Gy2.l = Signature. G, II,
Date. -
To be signed by the United States district
Judge, United States district attorney collector,
or navy agent.
The following are the classes required at the
respective navy yards
KITTERY, MAINE,
Glass No. |, White Oak Logs; No, 3, White
Oak Promscuous Timber No. 6, Yellow Pine
Plank Stock Logs No. 8, Yellow Pine Mast and
Spar Timber No. 10, White Pine No. IL, Ash
and Cypress No ls, Black Walnut and Mahoga-
nv No. ID, White Ash Oars and Hickory Puts
, No 81, Iron No. 22, Spikes and Nails No. 23,
Lead, Zinc, and Tin No. 25, Hardware No. 27',
Paints and Oils No. 2s, Flax Canvas No. 2s,
Cotton Canvas No. so, Flax and Cotton Twine
No 81, Glass No. 80, Leather No "a, Brushes
No 80, Bunting and Dry Goods No 81, Pitch
Tar, RoSin; No. 3d. Tsllow, Soap Oil; No, 80
Ship ohandlery No. 40, Stationery No, Al, Fire
Wood.
CHARLESToWN, MASSACHUSETTS,.
Glass No. l, White Oak Logs No. 3, White
Oak Promiscuous Timber No. 6. yellow Pine
Plank Stock Logs No. 10, White Pine No
IL, Ash and Cypyess No. l2, Black Walnut and
Cherry No. ID, White Ash Oars and Hickory
Rutts No, is, White Oak Slaves and Hss ding
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The French Press on the Southern
Confederacy.

The Paris Pays, (he official paper of
Napoleon,) of the l3h ult, contains a
long article on the separation which has
taken place from the American Republic.
1t draws picture Of the effects which
would follow s,oppage o: the cotton
and tobacco crops were the North al
lowed to attack the South, and adds
lie, MS no, be deceived the North ex.
hibits SO mucn rashness and audacity
only from the belief taught it by the Eu-
ropean press, that the inhabitants Of the
South, too weak in numbers to resist its
attacks, will not fnd on this side Of the
Atlantic single generous sentiment,
much less moral support. VIII phi
laulhropy so far blind European com.
merce as 10 make 1t forgetlul Of its own
interests We do not think so, and al,
ready England, profoundly moved,
swskes at length to the reality she be.
gins 10 measure the whole extent Of the
disaster which menaces her manufactures;
she no longer DISCUSSES The fact. in spite
of her abolition tendencies, that her con
mercial interests demand in a great meas,
ure on the prosperity Of the South, which
Europe has deep interest in seeing pre-.
served, at leas, temporarily, her institu.
tons now attacked with so much vehe.
mence.
The question is a plain one We have
previously said that the South, far from
being the aggressor, as it scenes to be
generally supposed, was the victim OF
Northern pretensions Those recent words
Of the Emperor also find an echo in the
bottom Of our hearts France has no
desire to meddle in any way where her
interests are not at stake in fine, il she
has sympa,hies for what is great and
noble, she does not hesitate 10 condemn
everything that violates justice and the
rights Of nations Public opinion will
appreciate them on both sides Of the Att
aDlic, and will find for tue great inter-
ests at stake in The American crisis, a so.
luton which may be satisfactory to all
namely, an amicaby separation. without
conflict and without war, instead OF sc,
cesson by violence or Union main.
tanned by force.
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must soon tremble into ruins, and leave
the crescent and unfeared symbol OF pow.
er in Asia. The Jews, who ior ages have
been considered unapproachaE!e, give
signs, in many places, that judicial blind.
ness is yielding before the gospel day.
The world is open to Us. Turn where we
will, and we shall see that "the harvest
is great" and the master is calling for
Iatorers. To stand sill at this time, will
be TO hesitate when the Lord is saving
"go ye into all the world and preach the
gospe! to every creature" To stand still.
will be to allow our prosperity to consume
us, and our luxuriss TO destroy us. To
stand still, will be TO allow seven hundred
millows OF our race to perish. And this.
too, when we are best prepared for action;
this, too, when the promise assures N.
that the ''kingdom Of this world shall be,
come the kingdoms Of our Lord and his
Christi this, too, when we are support,
ed 10y fifty millions Of tho followers Of
Christ ; when the kingdoms Of Christen,
dom rank among the first nations Of the
earth, and its cities and towns are the
richest in the world Shall IL be so p
Duty 10 God, duty to Ourselves, and duty
to pcrshing thousands, says no. And
may the prayers, and zeal, and liberality
OF the Church, say no.
In conclusion, we present the following
resolutions for your consideration
ReSoired. Isl. That our home and do
mesrc missions shall still command our
'enderes' cheerful support.
Resoioed, I'd. 1ha, the time has come
when, ms Church. We must not be con.
,eot with the work Of home:evangeliza,
u"n, but we must move, with active effort
and vigorous zeal, all the resources at our
command, 70. the conversion OF the
world.
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Repentence-The Longer Delayed the
More Difficult.

AN ALLEGoRY BY oNE oF1HR FATHERS.
A hermit was conducted by an angel
into a wood, where he saw an old man
cutting down boughs to make up bur,
den. When it WAS large, he lied il up
and attempted to lift il on his shoulders
asd carry IL away, but finding it very
heavy, he laid it down again, cut more
wood and beaped 1t on, and then tried
again 10 carry it of This he repeated
several times, always adding something
TO the load, alter trying in vain to raise il
from the ground. In tie meat time the
hermit, sslonsbed a, the Old mans folly,
desired the angel to explain what this
meant "You behold" said he, "in this
foolish old man, an exact representation
Of those, who. being made sensible Of the
burden Of their sins, resolve to repent,
bu, soon grow weary, sn1 instead OF less,
esing their burden, increase i, every day.
At each trial they hnd the task heavier
than il was before. and 90 put IL off
little longer, IN vain hope that they will
by and by be S,oresabie to accomplish il.
Thus they 90 on adding to their burden,
stilI Il grows too heavy TO be borne, and
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then, in despair Of Gods mercy, and
with their SINS unrepen,ed of, thew lie
down and die. Turn again. my son, and
behold the end of the old man whora
thou sawest heaping upa load of bougEs
The hermit looked, and saw him in vain
attempting TO remove the pile, which was
now accumulated far beyond bis strength
to raise. His feeble limbs tottered over
their burden; the poor remains Of his
strength were fast ebbing away the
darkness of death was gathering around
him and, after convulsive and impor,
tent attempt to lift the pile, he fell down
and expired.
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A Parable.

o, dear! am 80 tired Of Sunday +
So said Willie, playful little boy, who
was longing for the Sabbath to be over,
that be nigh, return to his smusemeuts.
who wants to hear a storyi' said a
kind friend who was present. u, sir
and J., and J., said the children, as they
gathered around him. Then he told them
q parable. Our Saviour, when He was
on earth, often ,augh. the people by par
ables.
The parable told the little boys was Of
kind man who had some very rich ap.
pies hanging upon tree. A poor man
was passing by the house Of The owner,
and he stopped to admire this beautiful
apple tree. He counted these .ipe. golden
pippins there were just seven Of them.
The rich owner could afford to give .hem
awny, and j, gave him so mu,h pleasure
TO make this poor man happy, that he
called him, and said, "My friend, will
give you par, Of my fruit" So he held
out his hand and received six Of the ap
Piles. The owner had kept one for him.
self.
Do you :hink the poor man was CRATE
ful for his kindness Z No, indeed. He
wanted the seven pippins all for himself.
And at last he made up his mind that be
~ouId watch his opportunity, and 20
back and steal the other apple.
Did be do that Z saia Willie, very 10
dignant. He ought TO have been asham
ed Of himself. And ] hope be got well
punished for stealing that apple
How many days are there in the week
Wilde Z said his friend. F.
Seven, said Willie, blushiug deeply I;
for now he began to understand the par
able. And he felt an uneasy sensation
10 bis heart, conscience began to whisper
to bim, "And ought not . boy to be
ashamed OF himself who is unwilling on
the seventh day TO lay aside bis amuse
mensi Ought he not to be punished il
he win NOS remember the Sabbath. day TO
keep Il holy Ssndeya School Bsnn<r.
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Power OF rHR SourH The following
extracts is from The speech Of Senator
Hunter. Of Virginia "The seven secer
ding States alone possess a territory
more than three times as great rs France;
more than six times as large as Prussia,
and nearly six timcs as large as England,
Scotland and Ireland put together while
the balance OF the other Southern and
border States would increase the territori.
al extent of the Southern Confederacy
more than one third. Can country like
this, occupied by people who, from
their childhood, have been accuston,cd to
the most manly exercise, and the Tree use
Of Gre arms--boId, hardy. res,ise undef
unlawful control--abd numbering wishin
its borders 100000 men capsbls ~
bearing arms and who. with lev weeks'
warning. could be marsbalIed A. every
assailable point in bands q 10000 and
loo,oo0-can. say, such ! country.
and so peopIed. be ovsrcoSs ~ i foreign
foe ! The idea is simply asxsr6r
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