The national Republican., 1861-02-21
LOG AL N EW S.

AGENr.-Mr. James E. Given is authorized
to receive all moneys owing for subscriptions
TO this paper in the routes Of the Northern
Liberties, heretofore owned by Mr.. John Mat.
thews.
NorICE.-The patrons of this paper residing
in the first ward are notified that Mr.. Dillow
Is no longer our. agent, and all sums due for
the paper must be paid to Mr.. L. B. Parker,
who is now the agent for that ward.
NJ Copies of Hon. c. F. Adams's speech,
recently delivered in the United States House
of Representatives, can be had at this Office,
price so cents per hundred.
PRocLAMATIoN.-In pursuance of resolu.
tion passed by both branches Of the City Coun.
Gil, Mayor Berret yesterday issued his procla.
nation recommending the 22d Of February as
a national holiday. We hope our citizens will
cordially respond thereto.
GoRsucH CHAPEL ExHIBIrIoN.-An over.
flowing house attended upon the exhibition of
the Gorsuch Sunday School last evening, and
listened with delight to the recitations and dia.
logues Of the well.traned children. One OF the
pleasing features of the evening was the pre-.
sentation Of bouquet to the highly popular
pastor Of the Ryland Chapel; for which he re.
turned thanks in his own peculiarly winning
manner. Their own pastor was also compli.
mented in q like manner. They were assisted
in the singing by the choir of the Sixth Pres.
byterian Church, which added much to the in.
terest of the occasion.
A book was presented to Mr.. Thompson,
their musical director, and very neat and pa
triotic speech was made by him in return for
e the compliment. In fact, the whole affair was
patriotic in the highest degree-the children
all declaring for Union.
The entertainment seemed to afford unmixed
satisfaction to all present, and is, we under.
stand, to be repeated.
The STEAMER CoLUMBIA.-This old and pop.
ular steamer, which for many years past has
been plying between Baltimore, Washington,
Alexandria, and Georgetown, has resumed her
regular trips. About two months since, the
Columbia was withdrawn from the route, in
consequence of the cold season of winter, du.
ring which but little travelling occurs, and but
little freight offers. In the mean time the
steamer has undergone desirable improve
ments. The motive power was thoroughly
overhauled and put in the best possible order,
whilst the hull was examined, and all neces.
sary improvements added. The entire hull Of
the boat, both externally and internally, has
been painted with excellent taste, and the
stanch old steamer has the appearance Of o new
boat.
OFFICERS COMMISSIONER The following
persons have been commissioned as Captains
in the Seventh Regiment Of Infantry, District
Militia II. Baldwin, jun, Thomas P. Morgan
I'm. Easily, George G. Whiting, Alfred Ray
W. E. Hunt, John Waters, Joseph Heisse
Charles Albert, and Charles Calvert. F. s
Myer has been appointed Brigade Inspector
with the rank of Major.
COMPANY B, UNION REGMENT.-This com
pany received their arms and accoutrement.
from the Government on Monday. Mr.. james
Eveeth, the superintendent of Winder's build
ing, has rendered the company good service BY
neatly fitting up room in the building for ar
armory. The company are nightly drilling un
der Mr.. John Buell., who they have been for
tunate enough to secure as their Orderly Ser
geant. We are sorry to state, that owing t
disappointment in procuring uniforms, they viii
not be able to parade to morrow.
The MILIrARY.-Last evening there were
several military companies parading ou
streets. We noticed the Potomac Light In
Turner Rifles, Capt. Gerhardt, and Compan
M ouAoh ASSihShet SoP'' SoAAib6eoht hSha vi
Patent Office.
REvIEw.-Last evening the Washington
Light Infantry battalion mustered in larg
numbers at the armory of Companies and
for review, by their popular commander, Col
Davis. During the evening, Col. Mears, o
Chicago, was introduced to the battalion, VIII
proceeded to put them through several intricat
movements in highly creditable manner.
Remember the lecture on the Union t
be delivered by the Hon. John Cochrane, q
the East Washington NJ. E. church tongh
As lecturer, Mr.. G. ranks very high.
Yesterday morning, about te
o'clock, by order of the Secretary of War,
large flagstaff was raised on the top of tn
north side Of the War Department, upon whic
will be hoisted a large flag with thirty.for
stars.
TURNED UP AGAIN. Charles De Villiers wa
arrested on Tuesday night, by Officer Boss, ft
obtaining goods under false prctences. 1t az
pears that this individual has been in the habi
for some time past, of buying whatever suite
his fancy, and giving his checks for the amour
So, it turned out that he negotiated with ce
tain broker to furnish him with q full set
harness, valued at $26. To be as good as h
word, he went into the harness establishmel
of Mr.. Johnson, on Pennsylvania avenue, an
made a purchase of q set Of harness, and
large trunk, and gave in payment check @
Riggs & Co., signing his name as above. Pr
vious to this transaction, he went to the stol
of Mr.. Stinemetz, on Pennsylvania avenue, an
purchased q set of ladies' iurs, valued at So
also giving q check on Riggs 4 Co., signr
his name as A. Delaroque, which was suppose
by Mr.. s. to be genuine but subsequent
vi pom presentation for payment, it was di
covered to be not genuine. Officer Boss r
covered the harness and trunk, and took tn