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The national Republican., 1861-03-22
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD,
WASHINGTON BRANCH. ''.. n ,'

D. ..... WASHINGTON BRANCH. ...u.
'i'''''''',.' CHANCE or HOURS. ad .,",, .,H
ON and after Sunday, November 5th, 1860,
~ the trains will run a. follows. ...,,..
...i n"o = Leave Washington ,..u.,,.. ,,l,
First train at go Am. IL" '"u I,.....
" Second train at TAO A. N. a,,o,.D., -a,.
Third train at $40 P. M Express. .l.,,..
Fourth train at P.,M.'i I. .n,.u .d, 4.
"i a. d" Leave Baltimore I: .t'' I'd" ID
''''' First train at AIS A. " Express. !.'''
81 Second train at s.35 A. NJ. 90" --''. 30. ..i
Third at $40 p. NJ. -5 .' '"'.
Fourth at 4.2o P. NJ, Express. .,.,...r
The frat, second, and third trains from Wash
ington connect through to Philadelphia and
New York. -. .,,..n,. ,...sI .,..
Il The second and third connect at Washington
Junction with trains for the West, South, and
Northwest; also, at Annapolis Junction for
Annapolis. For Norfolk take the TAO A. NJ.
train. ''
For the accommodation Of the way travel be-
tween Washington and Laurel, passenger car
will be attached to the tonnage train which
leaves at II A. N. ''- q" ''''''..'
" On Saturday the $40 P. NJ. train goes to
Philadelphia only. "."" 81 .'..l
jan 4 '''a .' T. H. PARSONS, Agent.
The national Republican., 1861-03-22
C. M. ALEXANDER,

Attorney and Counsellor at Patent Law, and
, ,..' s''."'. q" Solicitor Of Patents. "'.'' ri
Patent cases examined free of charge. ''''
Applications conducted Upon conditional fees.
Advice on points Of law and infringement
given. .-'' - 90" ''''-' ...'' ''=..''' 90
Arguments pre- ared, and litigated cases con.
Quoted in the courts. %
Ofice, corner Of Seventh and F Streets WASH
ington, D. 9. '-''.'.. .'" '"',,"'
H. EsoLIsH, Hon. DANIEL E. SoMrs. ..,'. '.
feb l9-6m '".'.'- 80 '..
The national Republican., 1861-03-22
Furniture! Furniture! Furniture

T., At 423 Sspenh street, bet. G. and II.
THE undersigned keeps constantly on hand q
l. large assortment OF New and Second hand
Furniture, which will be sold at the lowest cash
price.
Fine large elegantly furnished rooms can also
be obtained by inquiry at my store.
feb l9-3m R. ST. CLAIR.
The national Republican., 1861-03-22

Nors.-These bonds are dated January, 1851,
payable January, 1888, at Bank Of Republic, New
York. Interest pay able in January and July
North Carolina six per cent Coupon Bonds-Cou-
pons payable in April and October, viz:
Forty-6ve bonds Of s., 900 each, issued by au-
thority Of an act to Incorporate the Western
North Carolina Railroad Company, chapter 22s,
dated October, 1856, payable in 1886, at Bank
The national Republican., 1861-03-22
Oranges, Lemons, &c.


Am CONSTANTLY receiving by every new
arrival large supply of Oranges and Lem
ons, which am prepared to sell wholesale at
small advance on cargo sale prices, and have
now in store, by late arrivals
.-. $50 Boxes Oranges and Lemons
1000 Cocoa Nuts
1000 Sweet Havana Oranges
''- IL Bunches Havana Bananas
$50 Packages Figs and Raisins, &c.
Also
Candies, French Confectionery
Foreign Nuts, Fresh Teas Spices
Fresh Peaches, Pine Apples, Damsons, Straw
berries, Blackherries, and Whortleberries,
10" ''' in hermeticay y-sealed cans
Jellies, Spiced Oysters, Tomatoes
Choice Cigars.
And host of other good things, too nulncr-
Gus to mention, which can always be obtained
"~ fresh and at low prices, at
'a'i"' PEARSON'S Fruit Depot,
+9l Eighth street, near Penn. sv.
N.B.-Goods delivered free in Washington md
Georgetown. mar lew
The national Republican., 1861-03-22
TO INVENTORS AND PATENTEES.
MUNN AND COMPANY,

AUNN AND COMPANY,
Proprietors of the Scientific American, and
.. Agents for procuring American and Foreign
PATENTS,
With Sirteen Years Experience in the Business.
Refer to Hon. Judge Mason, Hon. Joseph Holt,
Hon. W. d. Bishop, ex-Commssioners of Pateuts,
and to more than fifteen thousand inventors
who have had business done through Mum l.
Co.'s Patent Agency.
.., Pamphlet of advice sent free BY mail.
Patent Laws and Regulations 100 pages, %
cents, mail.
No charge for consultation, orally or by mail.
Preliminary Examination in United States
Patsnt Office, So.
" Offices No 81 Park Row, New York Wash
ington, corner of + and Seventh streets, oppo-
site the Patent Office. mar l4-6m
The national Republican., 1861-03-22

STOP AT THE right place, and buy your
~ Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Hats, and Caps,
at, at No. 400 Seventh street, Opposite the Post
omce feb 28-6m
The national Republican., 1861-03-22
SECESSION AN ABsURDITY:

DECEpp1ON AN AODO NOII
TT is Perjury, Treason, and War; to which are
i added, Treason Defined, Declaration of Inde-
pendence, and Constitution of the United States
By FRANCIS G. TREADWELL, Counsellor at
Law, Lecturer upon the Constitution of the Uni
ted States For sale at this Office, and at Shil-
lington's news room. mar 6
The national Republican., 1861-03-22
MACKEREL,

MACKEREL.
T HAVE In store large and fat No. MACK.
J EREL. JESSE B. WILSON.
,. nov 26l. .,., ..,....,n,
The national Republican., 1861-03-22

NoTE.-The bonds numbered 25l6 and below,
issued in January, 1851; No. 29lO, and above
that issued in August lS57, pay able at Phoenix
Bank, New York city.
The national Republican., 1861-03-22
E, WHEELER.

... g. u E. WHEELER, .,H
AGENT FOR THE SALE OF AMERICAN AND IoRrIaH
IT," HARD w ARE. ."~''
No. 81 Louisiana au., opposite Bash Of Warrington
2AR, Sheet, and Hoop IRON; Horse. shoe Iron,
~ Norway Nail Rods, Burdens Patent Horse
Shoes, Horseshoe Nails Cast, Shear, and Biis.
ter Steel; Anvils, Bellows and Vices; Sheet
Lead Bar Lead, and Lead Pipe; Loaded Roof
ing Tin Bright Tin Of all kinds; Block Tin,
Zinc, and Copper Iron Brass and Copper Wire.
Carriage Bows and Curtain Canvas, Hubs,
Spokes, Rims, and Axles, Locks, Hinges, Screws,
Nails, Brads, Sash Weights, Sash Cord, Pulleys,
Planes, Saws, Chsels, Files, Boring and Mortice
Machines, and Grindstones, Axes, Shovels, Spades,
Rakes, Forks, &c. u,.-.,.u u I.,,.,., 81,
70, DEPOT FOR PLANTS NEW PATENT .,
.., ..rn,, g., BLIND HINGE. ,,.r. r.,..,,..,. d,
All at the lowest prices for Cash, or 70 pune
tual customers on short credit. rll nov 26 D,
The national Republican., 1861-03-22
LINCOLN sTOMACH BITTERs."

ONLY sold at the store of. W. Gerecke, on
~ (.Pennsylvania avenue, between Four a
half and Sixth streets. Also, great supply just
imported Of Switz and Linburg Cheese, Sar-
delles, Sardnes, Holl. Herrngs, SC, for sale
nov 80 W. GERECkE.
The national Republican., 1861-03-22
ORTANT NOTICE

TO Strangers risiting Washington.
A VIEW of our National Capitol will be pre-
IA sented to every purchaser of Books, Sta
tionery, &c, from the we'll known establishment
Of FRENCH l. RICHSTEIN,
27s Pa. av., near the Kirkwood House,
feb 26-tf Washington, D. G.
The national Republican., 1861-03-22
PIANO TUNING FOR ONE DOLLAR.
.,........ BY AMANDCs LEyE,

=" Lats Of ". G. AetsroUs Music Store.
Attention will be given TO all orders which
may be left at this office. mar l4-lm
The national Republican., 1861-03-22

NorR.-These bonds are dated January, 1856,
pay able January, 1886, at Bank of Republic,
New York. Interest payable in January and
July. .Gl
The national Republican., 1861-03-22
I1 UBLlc NOTICE.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ISrERI,R,

u FAKTMENT Ut TIVE IN NV
.u... .l- Washington, Dec. 26 1860,
Public ro ice IL Ter by gwen that bonds
ard rou, Qua annexed, OF the description here
inRiter SET for'h, have lately heen isI1nl' 'h.y
shs raced from n custody Of the Interior
De avn ut. the same beirg the proprry Of
The Cni;ed States and he'd in t'ust for certain
In.i,n tribes Notice has also been given TO
the D, optr officers Of the respective States to
stop the payment thereof; and all persons ar ;,
warned against purchasing or receiving any Of
said bonds and coupons, as the claim OF the
United States thereto will be prosecuted to the
utmost extent. Each bond being for the sum
of one thousand dollars, viz:
Six per cent. Missouri Coupon Bonds, issued in
,., June and August 1857. ..,.
State of Missouri, St. Louis and Iron Mountain
The national Republican., 1861-03-22

NorR.-Bonds No. 1000, and below Of this Sc
ries issued June, 1857, and bonds No. POOL, and
sbove that, dated August, 1857, payable at the
Phoenix Bank, New York city, in 1887.
State of Missouri six per cent. coupon bonds,
viz Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad State
The national Republican., 1861-03-22

NorE.-These bonds are dated January, 1857,
payable at Bank of Commerce, New York, in No.
vember lss6--interest payable in January and
July of each year.
The national Republican., 1861-03-22

"NcrR-These bonds are dated March, 1857 /;
payable March, 1887, at Phenix Bank, New
York interest payable in January and July OF
each year.
The national Republican., 1861-03-22

Lhess sso1 D0nas nc ARE are dated & yuIy 1897, payable
interest payable in January and July.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-05-13
The following is an extract from a

The following is an extract from a
letter written by Mr. W. F. Nichol.
son, to his mother:
"There are between and 10 thou.
sand men at Pensacola. We shall
soon reduce the place, and am de-
termined to be one of the first to
scale the heights Of Fort Pickens.---
The war has fairly begun. Virginia
has seceded-Scott has resigned, and
they are fighting in Baltimore
Washington City viii be the scene
Of our next engagement. With RICH:
on our side and the prayers Of the
righteous, we must succeed. 60
with a brave heart, determined will,
and trusting hope
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-05-13
War! ar! War!

IniS il the heading of a hand-hiti
which come to our city Yesterday
afternoon. |, was Trough, her, from
Jefferson, Texas. hv the J. VI. Sharp,
and was forwarded from MarSlall.-
Tho substance OF the news is as fol-
lows. and is signed by fourteen re
spectacle citizens of Marshall.
IAN express has Just reached this
place, th;t Mont 4emcrv, Of Kansas.
Il; the head Of 1000 or 5000 men, has
taken possession Of forts Washita
ana Cobb, on "Ur Northern frontier.
ard threatens the invasion Of our
State, and the dvsola,iou of our couu-
try. Col VIM. G. Young, a, III,
head Of 600 men. was holding him in
check, and has dispatched runners
calling upon the people for help"
This Intelligence, coming upon US
SO unexpectedly, caused considerable
connection in our community. ~
10 the truth.u.n"ss o: the report. We
will not hazard an opinion. How
ever. this much VT will say, that the
signers OF the report are all highly
respectable men; from this fact, We
naturally infer that there is more
truth than poetry" in the rumors.
In all probability this intelligence
can be relied on us true. Whether
it Is OF not, should no, proven. us from
making preparations, TO assis, our
neighbors, if needs be. We caution.
ed our citizens III previou, numbers
OF our paPer, against scndinSawav toe
many volunteers; it is now apparen.
to every one, that We We're correct il
our views.
We advised them to make pre-
para,ion. for fear OF an attack. How
has our advice been needed ? Whcr,
are our cannons, and ammunition
We doubt whether a single cannon
ball could be had in our midst, il
necessity required the use of it
Again We say, "Lct us prepare" 70,
we know not from wha, quarter til,
enemy may make his appearance.
While we are deluded, supposine
that an attack will be made upon
fort this, or fort that, the enc
my will step up before our eyes
Fellow citizens, let lis be watchtul
Eat what hour the thief cometh, n
man knoweth," so says the good
book and in this case it is applica
bic. Beware of spies
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-05-13
Saws the Galveston Civilian :

Col, Van Dorm was to have march
ed yesterday morning Gu route for
San Antonio, to meet L. S. troops
now on their way to the coast. He
had 500 men TO start FROM 1ndianolt
with, and was confident of being join
ed at Victoria by 1900 more, which
would make a total of $500 men.--
With these he intends to escort the
wearied Federal troops to their com
raaes on board their schooners IN
Matsgorda Bay. The surrendered
troops are on board several schoon-rs
IN the bay. and have no communities
ton with the city unless by boats
An Assistant Surgeon, lately resign,
ed from the I S. Army, came pas,
sengcr on board the watch.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-05-13
" hat We Did.

A meeting of our citizens was
called last evening. at the Gaietv. on
the receipt of the news from Marshall.
Different citizens stated what they
had heard from different persons on
tie boat which brought the runor.
Some said the report was gotten up
for the purpose of getting volunteers
to enlist; others, that it was intended
as a means Of receiving powder, etc,
l, was proposed that horse infantry
be immediately formed, etc. This,
so far as patriotism is concerned, We
approve of; but who Is TO take care of
Shreveport While the town is de-
serted to go and NEE, Montgomery,
may he not change his course, and
attack this point! Montgomery is a
thief. He belongs to neither party
and while We are thinking OF him,
we forget the federalis,s, aud they
pounce upon us.
Our city cannot afford 70 let any
more depart from it; we must remain
here; for it is our duty. 1t will never
do for us to go here, or there, as the
case may be. We appreciate the
patriotic feelings exhibited at the
meeting; but cannot coincide with
them IN their views. We may be
mistaken; however, every one has the
privilege O. expressing His sentiments
in such n momentpus time
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-05-13

the confidence Of our men and the
New Orleans troops. Mr.. Williams
son and myself occupy the same tent,
and are very comfortably situated,
taking every thing into consideration.
Alonzo and Abram Bonner are inval-
liable to us; they are trusty aud vigi-
liant; and in truth, I never saw two
more devoted servants. We are now
engaged at the hard work Of prepar-
ing two sand batteries to protect this
place from an attack by men-of-war.
Ned is standing the hard duties Of
a common soldier with noble fortitude;
in fact, the young men who stand tho
fatigue and discipline best, are those
who have been least accustomed to it;
and if, o. easionally, we find a grum-
bier, it is sure to be one who was used
to hard fare at home. I took . part
Of the company to Chnrch on Sunday
last, aaad listened to a powerful and
affecting sermon addressed almost en-
tirely to the soldiery. I visited the
Navy Yard day before yesterday, and
saw just opposite J mile the frowning
walls and battexls Of the renowned
fort Pickens. It is certainly q for
midable fortress, and will, fear, cost
great loss Of life on oxr side. The
impression is. that We ~ial have q
fight in a week or less. Gen. Bragg
told me that lie would have work for
US in a very few days, and that Of Nc
easy kind. The Navy Yard will NO
donh. he co,npletelv DESTROYED bv the
fire from fort Piekens, az the build
ing. are entirely exposed to the shot
and shell thrown from it. It will be
an immense loss to us, for the prop
erty is worth 10 millions. never
saw prettier place in my life. It is
situated on a level beach. running
back half mile enclosed in a brick
wall. 1t is laid Off in paved streets
and the ground ornalnented with
beautiful live. oak trees; in the front
is the dockyard and public buildings
for various departments of the gov
ern-ment, such as Quarter Master and
ordnance stores, work shops, &c.
and on the extreme back street, COW
cred with rich foliage, is row Of
beautiful buildings. with every mag
Unable convene for the accommoda.
ton ofthe officers land their families)
connected with the navy and army
The front yards Of all these buildings
are laid out and planted with pro-
fns ion of tropical plants and flowers.
Our company stands AL here with
all the officers high in rank. Major
Bradford says we do more work and
more cheerfully than any other CON-
pany here. I cannot write longer.
Give love to all my friends.
Yours affectionately,
JAS. II. BEARD.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-05-13
at its own disposal for the common

at its own disposal for the common
defence.
acquisitions for troops have been
met will, such alacrity that the num-
bcrs rendering their service have in
every instance greatly exceeded the
demand. Men ofthe.fIighest official
and social position are serving as vol
unteers in the ranks. The gravity
Of age. the zeal Of youth, rival each
other in the desire to BE- foremost in
the public defences, and though at
no other point than the one hereto
fore noticed have they been stimuli
ted by the excitement incident to ac-
'ual engagement and the hope of dis
tnction tor individual department,
they have borne, what 10 new troops
is the most severe ordeal, patient
toll. constant vigil. and all the ex-
posture and discomforts of active ser
vice with resolution and fortitude
such as to command the npproba.
ton and Justify the highest expecta-
ton OF their conduct when active va
lor shal! be required IL place Of
steady endurance.
y people thus united and resolute
cannot shrink from any sacrifice
which they may be called OH tomake,
nor can there be a reasonable doubt
oftheir final success.
However long and severe may be
the test of their determination to
maintain their bir,hright of freedom
and equality as u trust which it is
their duty to transmit unblemishcd
TO their posterity.
a bountcous Providence cheers MS
with the promise Of abundant crops.
The fields Of grain which will,
within Few weeks. be ready for the
sickle, give assurance of the alnplest
supply ottood, whilst the corn, cotton
and other staple production of Our
soil afford abundant proof that up to
this period the season has been pro-
piiious.
We feel that our cause is just ana
holy.
We protest solemnly, in the face
humankind, that We desire peace a,
all sacrifice. save that of honor.
In independence we seek no con-
quest, no ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, no ces-ion
otany kind from the States with
which We have lately coufeIcra:el.
All we ask is to be let alone-that
those who never held power over us
shall not now attempt orr suhjuga-
ton by arms. This We will, We
must resist 20 the dircst extremity.
The moment that this ;prc.ension is
abandoned. the sword Will drop from
our grasp, and we shall be ready to
enter into treaties of am!,y and com
mere" that cannot but be mutually
beneficial.
SO long rs this prctcMsion is main
tanned, with firm reliance, on that
BiviL" Power which covers with its
pr.,tr"tjun the Just cause, we will
conti...c H. .tr.'E II. 20. orr inherent
yt:L, to freedom. independence and
government.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
M"nts"ncrv, April 20. 1861.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-05-13
Private Letter rom the seat of
War.
QUARTERS AT PENSACOLA, FLA. }
May |. 1861.

Ny Dear Gorge: On this lovely
day, the first of the most pleasant
month of all the year, it is my desire
to commune with vouin a short letter.
ought to have written to you sooner,
but my duties have been so exceed
ingly arduous that it has been mat
ter of almost utter impossibility, and
even now I am stealing a short time
for this purpose.
I was much astonishcd the other
morning at the arrival of Jno. Nc
Gaughy, Dr. Gray. and three others,
to join the company. John stands it
first rate; makes good soldier, and
is cheerful and lively. We are en-
camped Just above Pensacola. on a
beautiful green, about 100 yards from
the Bay.
We are in tents; and for men who
have been accustomed to soft touches
and fea,hery pillows, you would be
astonished to find how checrfully they
appropriate the ground for beds aud
knapsacks for pillows. We have II
or IS on the sick list out of 13S.-
None are dangerous; but are down
more from imprudence in diet. than
anything else; it is hard matter to
keep the men from eating trash of all
sorts, such as fruit, crabs, oysters,
fish, SC. In fact, in this respect,
they seem more like uutaught chill
dren than men with minds to reflect.
l succeeded in getting DR.. Gray de-
tached from duty to act as our Sur
geon. Hois just the right man in the
right place. He is untiring in his
attention to the men; is as kind
hearted as woman, and Possesses
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-05-13
IMPORTANT from Texas.

Capt. Geo. Wright, from Paris,
Texas. informs us that the report OF
Monigomery's having taken possess
ion of Forts III Texas is Il mistake
He says that Montgomery is in Ar
kausas. aud it was supposed he in.
tended to assist the troops in c-ca-
ping from fort Washita.
That Capt. Young had started for
fort Washita, and the officer in com
mand at the fort, hearing of this,
had vacated the fort.
Capt. Young followed the federal
troops, and succeeded in capturing
several wagons, containing alnInuni-
ton.
Capt. Wright also SAYS, that 1000
Indians have organised themselves
together :nr the purpose. Of assisting
Capt. Young in capturing the federal
troops.
Capt. Wright is on his way to
New Orleans, for the purpose Of OBJ
tanning ammunition.
Capt. Young had 800 men with
him, and Capt. Wright saw Il body OF
300 men, who We're on their way &c
Join him.
Great excitement prevails in Red
River and adjoining counties Thy
people are all up in arms.
The suppos;tion i, that Montgonc.
~ is in truth, net FAY off. and may
make his appearance in less than FIVE
day.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-05-13
Succession Sale.

STATE 81 Louisiana, Parish Of Co6do;
The District Court, No. S3S.
Succession of John Morrow, decd.
DY virtue Of writ of sale to ME
ID directed by the Honorable tho
District Court, in and for the Parish
of Caddo and State aforesaid, will be
sold at public auction to the highest
bidder, in front Of the Court House,
in the City OF Shreveport, on
Sat~yday, Isl day Of .Jmae, I'D. 1861.
between the hours Of 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
and o'clock, p. NJ, the following de-
Scribcd property belonging to the sue
eession Of John Morrow, deceased.
to-wit
Household and kitchen furniture,
stove, about 100 pounds of home
made soap, one tool chest and tools.
| cross Gu. saw, ? gold watches, and
chains, a lease of dwelling house.
Also, the following described slaves.
to-wit:
Becky, a negro woman of dark COM
plexion aged about Is years.
Leila, negro woman Ct yellow
compile xion, aged about 10 years, and
her infant.
Susan, 4 negro woman. aged about
40 years, of dark complexion.
Rose, negro woman of grif con-
plexion, aged about 81 years.
augustus, negro man of yellow
complexion, aged about 45 years.
Terms Of Sale.
Cash, provided the property brings
its appraised value, the personal, pro-
pcrty or so much thereof as does not
bringits appraised value, WILDE imme-
diatcly re-otfered aud sold on Credit
of twelve months, purchasers on q
credit to give their notes with good
and approved personal security bear
ing eight per cent per annum inter
est from date, and the slaves not
bringing their appraised value, will
be re-advertised and sold on a credit
Of twelve months according TO Law.
Il. EUNSICKER,
April, % 1850, Anetionee.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-05-13

SArereport Daily Nems.-We have
received several numbers Of an inter,
esting and valuable paper, under
the above title. 1t is edited and
published by John Dickinson. at
Shreveport, La. We think that j,
will be, as it deservest to be, extensively
patronised in this section of country
If our mails We're more regular, as
they will be when our railroad gets
into operation. it would amply sup
ply want We have long felt. Sue
cess to the News.
The above We find in the Paris
Press, published in Lamar county.
Texas. We thank you gentlemen
for your polite notice.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-05-13

Of infantry sustain all the batteries.
Col. Wickliffe. of Ky, has posi-
lively assured Col. Prentiss, the co,n-
mandcr at Cairo, that no hostile de-
monstrations towards Illinois are be-
ing made.
Several hundred troops arc cncam-
ped at Corinth, Miss, near the juno
ton Of the Mobile and Ohio and the
Memphis and Charleston railways.
Camp jackson. at st. Louis con.
tains twelve hundred troops. which
will be further augmented by tho
arrival of the South west expedition
immediately.