The national Republican., 1861-01-22
THE RETIRING SENATORS. ediately after

tention Of retiring forthwith; in obedience to
the action of their States--all the Senators from
Florida and Alabama, and Jeff. Davis, Of Mis-.
sissipp Each of them addressed the Senate,
defending their course, and bidding all present
adieu. The last named gentleman grew quite
eloquent in the course oi his remarks, but, hot
withstandng the hall was crowded in every
portion, there was no demonstration of ap-
plausc whatever. Senator Clay held his speech
In his hand for the purpose of reading it but
his hand trembled so violently that he was
several times forced to lay it on his desk
After the conclusion of the last speech, near.
ly all the other Senators came round, and,
shaking hands with the retiring Senators, bid
them a cordial farewell. Senators Wilson and
Hale were among the most cordial of all in
this respect. The best feeling was exhibited
on all sides.
A"HoP" AT THE NATIoNAL-A very agree
able affair came off at the National Hotel last
night, in the shape Of one Of those ever.agreea.
Bile e hops" Prospect was on hand, and dis
coursed most delightful music, while both old
and young mingled in the may dance. A
large number were present, and all seemed de-
lighted with the manner in which "mine
host provided for their pleasure. Here were
grave Senators and sprightly misses and old
danes OF fifty and young men of twenty. Here,
too, were the Representatives of the people,
fresh from the angry debates of Congress, cast
ing aside for a time the cares of state, and do
ing honor rather to the many beautiful ladies
here assembled. Everything went off in good
style, and it was not far from daybreak when
the last couples left the floor.
LECTURE AT THE SMITHsoNIAN.-Prof. Bar.
nard delivered the third lecture of his course
Il I oh thn tls ln,t ,,nbt -,
the presence Of a very large audience. 1t was
a very interesting one, and was listened to with
the most profound interest. We observe that
the rule in relation to locking the doors when
the lecture commences is being carried out, SO
that those who desire to get in must get there
before Il o'clock.
The MILITIA ORDER.-General orders from
the Adjutant General of the District Of Colum.
bia militia assigns Major General Peter Ferce
to the first division, and Major General Geo. G.
Thomas to the second division.
Until an assignment of brigadier generals can
be made, the colones of regiments will report
directly to the major generals of the divisions
to which they belong. The major generals will
cause an immediate division OF the regimental
districts within their respective commands into
company districts, with view tU enrolment
and the assignment Of company officers. In
| the formation of company DISTRICTS due regard
will be had to those localities in which voun.
teer companies exist, in order that approximate
equality may be preserved.
| national RIFLEs.-On Friday night the
Rifles had dress parade at their armory, and
received several additions. They number now
one hundred and eleven men. They are about,
from among themselves, to form Zouave com.
| hn will ha in lato
Louave uniform. The Iouaves number twenty.
five, and have ordered the necessary dress.
The Artillery squad are sixteen in ALL
The Police FORCE AT THE CAPITOL In.
CREAsED.-The Capitol police has been doubled
by the direction of the Vice President and the
Speaker of the House of Representatives not
because they thought this increase necessary,
but in consequence, it is said, to quiet appre-
tensions in other quarters that an attempt may
be made to seize the Capitol. The force, alto.
gether, is about twelve men.
ANOTHER LAND SLIDE.-Another land slide
making the fourth one during the last week, oc
Cured Saturday, on the Orange and Alexandris
railroad, at the point where the bridge reaches
this side of the river, short distance from this
city. The slide, on Saturday was heavier thar
either the previous ones, and prevented the pas
sage of the train, but, as before, the passengers
mails, &C., were brought to Lynchburg in tim,
to make connection with the western train. |
would seem that the whole cliff has determined
to precipitate itself into the river below.-Aler
andria Gazette.
MORE Recommendations three oclocl
on Sunday morning, the beautiful summer res
idence of j. A. Smith, ESD, Clerk of the Cir
| xpb ia aitu ad ha
street road, near the toll.gate, was completely
destroyed by fire. 1t is supposed the house was
first broken into and robbed, aud afterwards SCI
on fire. Mr.. Smiths loss is over 81 900, upol
which there is no insurance. The Franklin
Perseverance, and other companies, started fol
the fire, but, after going as far as the boundary
concluded there was no fire of any account, and
returned to their engine houses.
A BRAVE WoMAN.-On Friday night last,
lady, residing in the Northern Liberties, hear
ing her dog barking loudly went to her bacl
door, when she discovered man, who had 20
into the yard for the purpose of robbing til
clothes line, leap the fence, and run like an ar
imal on a.iours. She Immediately procured
pistol and fred at him, but without effect.
is pity the rascal did not linger n few minute
longer, as the husband, who, by the way is u
officer, reached home directly after. lie re
spectlully requests the rogue to call again, whe
he is at home, and promises him a warm receI
ton.
FUEL FOR THE PooR.-The Mayor havin
approved the bill passed by the Councils a
. their last meeting, approprating seven hun
dred dollars-not exceeding one hundred t
each ward-for fuel for the poor, has now as
, Signed the duty of distribution to the polio
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CONCERT ON THE NAVY YARD.-The choir c
St. Peters Church Capitol Hin will give
concert at Odd Fellows Hall Navy 4ard) O
Thursday evening next. The assistance OF tn
; best amateur talent of the city is volunteered.