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The national Republican., 1862-02-20
eeeond ID, O. vsiuntsers.

Eevsrai errors having occurred IN tho fol.
/hwing article, published In yesterdays edt.
',ion, We reprint Il, with the corrections,
within the past two weeks, nearly three hun.
dred men have been enlisted TO serve for thrt .
years In the Second regiment District Columbia
volunteers, which now numbers upwards Of
nine hundred men, rank and nle. All Of tho
companies, with the exception Of three, have
their full complement Of men. The companies
yet remaining to he fled are those comm anded
by Captains Duncan, which lacks IS men.
Krouse, 20 men, and Blything, 1 moi, making
Cltogether, ~ men yet wanting to complete The
\rganization. ..I-l... .r... .u..
All Of the companies, with the exception of
the three above mentioned, have been sworn
into the service Of the United States, and be-
fore the end Of the week the commanders Of
the incomplete companies hope to swell their
ranks to the required number OF men, and to
take their place with their respective com.
mands, beside their brother officers, ready for
service anywhere and ut any time.
The material Of this corIs 10 most excellent,
psrtiou,s, care having been taken 1 to enlist none
eroised BY the examining phy'ioiSn, in this
re pect, has been moro than ordinarily rigid,
ard several hundred men have been unable to
obtain admittanco into its ranks on account Of
The captains of the different companies are:
Company A. Captain Garrett; company D, Cap.
tain Dubani; company G, Captain Drew; oom.
pany D, Captain D,tmarria; COMPANY Il, Cap.
tain CAlan; company I, Captain steele; com.
pany q, Captain Stockbridge; company H,
Captain Blything; company T.. Captain Duncan:
| company X, Captain krouse. ~.
Our old schoolmate and highly esteemed
friend, c. II. Zulick, has received q commits.
sion as adjutsnt Of the regiment. Mr.. z. has
| had considerable expe tience 10 military mat
ters, and will undoubtedly Ali his new position
with credit to himself and to the regiment with
which he Is connected.
| The lieutenant colonel, David Pierson, has
seen service In both the Mexican and Flor ds
| wars; and In the three months service, Wal
captain Of a company in the Eighth New Jersey
| regiment.
Mr.. James p. Shallcross. of this city, Is the
| quartermaster of the regiment. and the mel
comp osing II oan rest assured that starvation
will remain stranger In their camp so long NJ
he remains at the head Of its oommissary do
partment.
Charles Alexander has received the appoint
ment of major, which, by all who know him, |.
considered most capital selection.
The regiment will be commanded by Colone
Isaac X. Peck, who, We learn. WAS sworn II
yesterday.
The chief surgeon Of the regiment will b,
DR.. J. B. Keasby, assisted by DR.. L. G. Hoote.
Rev. Mr.. Lockwood will oficiate as chaplain
/ of the regiment.
The national Republican., 1862-02-20
STATES PATENT OFFIOE.


On the petition Of Charles Good year Jr executor,
&c, OF Charles Goodyear deceased, praying for the
sx,e1sion Of . patent granted 10 ihs said Charles
GoSGysaHs, Aapril 70, isaS, toI an improvement IN
years from the expiration Of said patent, which
takes place on the .tth day of April, 1892,
1t ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Ofhce on Monday, the l4th day of Api ne
at 10 O'Clock, m, and all persons are notified 10 ap
pear and show caue, any they have, why said pc.
Persons opposipg the extension are required to file
In the Patent Once their objections, specially set
forth In writing at least twenty days before the day
used at the said hearing must be taken and trans
mitted In acco! dance with the rules of the office,
which will be furnished On application.
The testimony in the case will be closed on the 3is
day Of March next; uepositions and other papers re-
lied upon o. test mony must be filed in the ofbce
or before this moraing Of that day the arguments,
II any, within ten days thereafter.
Ordered, aso, that this notios be published In ,hs
National Repull,edn, Washingtoa, D. G Ind New
York Tribune, New Yo!k N. T., once week for three
successive weehs the frst Of said publications to be
at least sixty days previous to the day Of hearing
D. =. HOLLOWAY.
Commits ion of Patent
T.. ). Editors Of TIL above puperswi pl .sr ca.
and send their bills to the Patent ONCE with papsr
containing this notice. feb 7-sw
The national Republican., 1862-02-20
Alexandria Affairs,

CoRONER's ISQUEsT.-An inquest WAS held,
on Tuesday, ut the county wharf, by Walter L.
Penn, E.q,, upon the body Of negro known as
"Billy Adams" Verdict: died from causes un.
known TO the jury.
ROBBERY OF AN AGGRAVATED Characterization
Monday evening last. some villain entered the
busness establishment of Mr.. Edward Sullivan,
on Cameron street, between Washington and
St. Asaph, while that gentleman was out COL
lecting money for tho celebration Of the ap-
preaching 22d, and abstracted from the money
drawer between twenty five and thirty dollars,
besides taking other articles of value.
Although the army on this side Of the river
have, for one thing, nearly completed a road Of
logs, covered with earth and gravel, wide
enough for two teams to pass, from the extreme
of General Porter's division to tho Potomac
aqueduct, saving y distance of some miles,
which is al.important in the present almost
impossible state of the common roads in that
irection.-AleIandria Chronicle.
The national Republican., 1862-02-20
The Rev Theatre.

Mr.. Ford's new Theatre, on Tenth street, 10
rapidly approaching completion. The archi.
tect, Ar. James J. Clifford, whose reputation as
y co, structor Of theatrical edifces stands par
efccllence, informs US that the improvements
will be completed about the middle Of March.
when finished, It win be credit to the city,
and will Hll n vacuum long lamented by the
amusement seeking public. Its general appear.
ance will be highly ornamental, and present an
agreeable contrast to the detestable " Old Box
which has been 80 Btdndiy f0isted upon the
citizens of Washington.
The auditorium vii contain two tiers and \
pa,quette Of ample dimensions. The boxes
will be supported BY iron columns of the Coril.
THAN order IF architecture. The stage will
be thirty. five feet in depth, and present front
ofthirty feet. Four private boxes two on each
side) are all that can be constructed, and these
will be ornamented In the highest style OF art.
The Theatre altogether will accommodate about
1900 persons.
We congratulate our cit'z ms on the prospect
Of having u theatre worthy Of their patronage,
and hope they will give the worthy manager,
John T. Ford, no cau,e to regret his enter.
prisc.
The national Republican., 1862-02-20
Old Trinity Again.

Yesterday morning, Mr.. G. G. Hathorn, the
proprietor Of the livery stable In old Trinity
church, on Fifth street, had nine warrants
served upon him by Officer Pendle, for alleged
violations of corporation laws. Four Of tn,
warrants are for keeping II livery stable with.
out license; four for converting building into
u livery stable contrary to law. and one for
washing carriages on the sidewalk. Fourteen
warrants have already been issued against Mr..
Hathorn, and in the future two will be issued
daily until he vacates the premises. The pen.
atty for keeping stable without license is not
less than ten nor more than forty dollars; the
same for converting n building into stable
contrary to law, and two dollars for washing
carriages on the sidewalk, for each offsnoe 80
committed. The fines on the nine warrants, VI
the lowest figure, will am ,unt to eighty.twO
dollars. Rather an expensive building.
Mr.. II. has engaged counsel, and the matter
will come before Justice Walter on Wednesday
next.
We hear that several petitions are In circu.
tiOn praying the Councils to notify Mr.. H. to
vacate the premises, and that a petition is also
being signed, asking the samo body to grant
Mr.. II. the privilege Of r, naming where he is.
The national Republican., 1862-02-20
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
NAVY DErARrMEs1

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Wsshir gton, Ftdruory 81, 1902
March next, receive proposiiions for the complete
river, harbor and coast defence.
Missasippl river and Its tributariss, will bs pro.
PEELED BY screws those 70: the Mis .ippi river and
!ri6utaIis, may pc propelled By paddle wheels. The
prefsrred) or Of iron and wood combined, ~ the
projectors may 3nsider most suitable for the object
with a. Iron armsture sufficient to resist the hesv
iest shot and shells.
The vessels for the Mississippi river and its trlbu.
y tSsIpped and srnsa a. which drs Il sre
to be able to maintain . para anent speed OF nine
knots per hour In still water, and carry sufficient
SPEED Their aImsnent viii con ist Of not les than han
six eleven inch guns
Ihs vessels for hsrbor defence are not to draw
and armed, at Which drsfs they are 10 b. sSis to
m ,intain permanent rpeed Of ten knots per hour
In smooth water. and carry sufficient GOAL In the
Their armament will consist Of not less than from
two to four eleven. Inch guns
The vessels for coast defence are not to draw more
than twenty feet water when fully equipped and
tain speed Of assn knott nc Js Der hour =,
:5s ,: garry !: sS S:. ' fns e.
mem mspt will consist Of one or two fifteen or twenty
ms guns Oh tuo peB6l4. LOT nal DOT ana coast Oe
fence are to train 10 all ms Of the compass with
out change In the vessels position.
he propositions must slate the number Of vessels,
party proposes to furnish complete In every respect
embracing armour plating, tteam machinery aud
equiI ments Of all kinds ready for service excepting
only the ordnance and ordnance ores and provis
Ions; the proposition must b. accom- anisd BY Dc.
scripticns, specifications, drawings and models Of
such character that the work couli be executed
from them.
The place Of delivery must be stated; the time
within which the vees or vessels are to be oompet
cd and also The total sum to be paid for each.
1t will be stipulated In the coUtr.et that one nth
the total amoant will be retained by the Govern.
ment until sixty days alter the reception OF the YES
sci, In order 70 give It trial, the reminng pay
ments being made with due regard to the PROPER
performance and progress Of ths work the contract
will also embrace forfeituies Tor failure 10 perform
the conditions Ppt ci6ed
The bids must be accompanied by the guarantee c
required by law, that, If q contract Is awarded, 1t
will b. promptly executed; and the names Of the
parties w"o to become the suretes to the amount
Of the frce Of the contract will also be stated.
The Department will consider any other propoa
tions that may be presented In which the draft Of
wa or above MINED IL not exceeded.
The Departm INT will be d liberty to ac,ept or
reject any or all the propositions. feb 20
The national Republican., 1862-02-20
OFFICIAL.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
February 1, 1862.
HOLDERS Of bonds of the United States,
dated August 10, 1861, and payable three years
from date, are hereby notified that provision
is made for the payment OF the Coupons Of
sem.annual interest which became due on the
10th instant, in coin, agreeably to their tenor,
by the Treasurer Of the United States at Wash.
ington, or by either Of the Assistant Treasurers
at New York, Boston, and Philadelphia.
All such Coupons, together with schedules
showing the number and amount Of each Cou.
pom, and tho aggregate sum of each parcel,
must be presented for examination and verin.
cation at least three full business days before
payment. s. P. CHASE,
feb 6-tlath Secretary Of the Treasury.
The national Republican., 1862-02-20
OF ICIA L.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN, PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN, PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
To all uoho'n u may Concern:
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited
to me that Friedrich Kuhne, Of New York,
has been appointed Consul Of the Duchy
Of Aubslt Dessau, at New York, do hereby
recognize him o. such, and declare him free
TO exercise and enjoy such functions, powers
and privileges, as are allowed to the Consuls
Of the most favored nations, In the United
States.
In testimony whereof, have caused these
letters to be made patent, and the seal
Of the United States to be hereunto af
fixed. Given under my hand at the
o.. 81 city Of Washington, the l7th day Of Feb
ruary, A. D. 1862, and Of the independ
encs Of the United States Of America
the eighty-sixth.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By The President:
WILLIAM H. SEWARD,
Secretary Of State.
The national Republican., 1862-02-20
pY J. c. McoUli,E & CO., Auctlonesr..
DENsIoH OFFICE, JUNE Q, 1901.


~ ALL WHOk IT AAY CONCERS
Application having been made under the aot OF ysd
june $780, for the reissue Of the land Warrants DE-
sciibed herein, which are alleged 10 bave been ort
hereby rvsn that AZ the as,
certificate Of like tenor will be issued, If no valid oh
lection should then sppear.
no. 49, 40, for so acres, issued under the act Of
March, 1855, 10 the name Of Beptamin fask. And
Va, granted on the I'd day Of March, i''7fs0'uar'
No. Ii s22, for so acres, issued under the act OF
September, 1880, In the name of John Denny, and
was granted september q ls6l-Msreh lst9
No lo3,sl7, for 40 acres, issued under the act o,
September, 1850, In the name OF Johu Barton, and
WIS granted March II, lsb6-March 10, 1863.
No 7,l93, TOR 100 scres, issued under the act OF
March, 1855, In the name OF George W. Warren, and
was granted October 3, ls6s-March IS, 1872.
No s6 1885, for 100 acres, issped under the act Of
March 1885 in the name Of Barnabas Cook, and was
granted September g, lseo-March 10, 1869.
No u ,s23, for 100 acres, Issued under the act o.
was % Sr.ntsd u june me- o., isSs0Mareh Is. 1852
No 81, ,8i6 for 100 acres, Issued under the ant Of
MsrchS 1896 in the name OF Alb gail, widow Of iona
than Beard, and was granted August 7, ls66-March
No. = ST., for 100 serss, Issued under the act OF
March, 1855, In the name Of Isaiah Tasker, minor
child OF Elan Tssker, deceased, and was granted
September 10th, ls56-March I'D. 1852.
NO +S,ss9, for 100 acres, issaed under the Act OF
AID was granted January %, lsbS-Msreh %, 1852.
No. 81 45O, for 100 acres, issued under the act o
March, 1866, In the name of Jordan hunt, and wa1
granted August I, ls56-March o., 1863.
March, 1856 10 the name OF Hezekiah Smith, and
was granted June %, ls67-April 8, lsC9.
No. 81 ,s34, for 80 acres, sued under the ac,
of March, 1855, In the name Of Jacob bradtr, and
JOSEPH Il. BARRETT,
Commissioner.
The national Republican., 1862-02-20
Rev. charles o. Am..' I lsst.rp.,

Towing to the very inoiement weather last
hight, the lecture was not very we'll atte nded,
but those who did 20 no doubt, felt we'll repaid.
Bis subject was :" What VIII become Of the
Republici" He contended that the Republic
cannot live with the Anstitution Of slavery.
This institution has been casled \ necessary
evil. Measles are \ necessary. evil under some
circumstances. but when tbs dirty humor
makes It's appearance on the surface, who
would talk OF driving It back into the system
so as to restore the body to It's original status!
There Is not room enough on this continent
for one government, founded on the principles
of the Declaration Of Independence, and ano.
ther founded on n practical denial Of those
principles. lie denounced, by withering sar.
casm, those who, In this contest, would hold
to n conditional 10y slty-a halfway allegiance
TO the Government. The people out West think
there are three powers In this country con.
tending for the mastery-the United States,
the Confederate States and Kentucky. tLsugh.
tori
We shall never have permanent peace in this
country until this cursed institution is disposed
Of. The lecturer, in closing, drew vivid
picture Ct what this country will be when 1,
shall become entirely free.
The national Republican., 1862-02-20
The I.dian Herb Doctor,

The Indiaa Herb Doctor,
From CsnsdA, will describe diseases and tell his
patients the nature Of their complaints or
illness, without receiving any In.
formation from them.
No CAarps for Cbusultation or Adutes.
OUR MOTTO.
We use such Balms a have no strifs
With Mature or the Lawn Of Life:
With Blood our hands We never stain
Nor poison men to ease their pain
Our FatheF-whom all goodness flls,
Provides the means TO cure all Ills;
The Simple Herbs beneath our feet,
Well used, relisve our pain complete.
A simple Herb, simple Flower,
Culpd from the dewy Lea
These, these shall speak with touching power
OF change and health to thee.
Ro m No II, Washi-g OF Buildirg, Pennsylvs.
mia avenue, oor5er Of Seventh street.
No charge for Consultation. Jsn1l-sm
The national Republican., 1862-02-20
FIo1AL.
BY ne President Of The United Haies Of
| .sfIrrsgsrr. Ap,stoq,

S''~
\ .sFIrrgrr. America.
\ ,, A PROCLAMATION. .
his recommended TO the People Of the Uni
ted States, that they assemble In their custom.
Ny phces Of meeting for public sUlemnIties,
on the twenty second day Of February, instant,
and celebrate the anniversary Of the birth Ct
the Father Of Ills Country, by causing 10 be
read 70 them bis immortal Farewell Address
Given under my hand and the teal Of the
United States at Washington, The nine.
teenth day Of February, In the year Of
t.. 3 our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and sixty-two, and Of the Independence
Of the United States Of America, the
eighty sixth.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
by the President:
WILLIAM H. SEWARD,
Secretary Of State.
The national Republican., 1862-02-20
EYE GLASSES,
MARINE AND FIELD GLASSES,
COMPASSEs, &c
OF THE BEST QUALITIES,
Constantly on hand.
feb s

SEALED PROPOSALS. are invited til
= the 10th day Of March. lsC9 at y O'Clock for
supplying the U. s. Sub. Dept with 5000 head Of
BEEF CATTLE on the hoOf.
The Cattle 10 be delivered at Washington City,
and each animal to average 800 rounds gross
weight; NO animal admitted which weighs lees Than
1000 pounds gross
The Cattle TO be delivered at such times and In
such Quantities as the Government may require.
No Cattle will be required under this contract be
fore the lst day OF April, 1862.
Heifers and Bullocks not wanted.
A bond with good and sufficient security will be
required.
Treasury notes
No bid will be entertained when put In by con
tractors who have previously failed to comply with
their contracts Q! where the bidder Is not present to
BID. TO be directed to Msj. A. BECKwITH, c..
g., u. s. A, Washington, d. q.
Foln OF BID.
la. B., do hereby propose 70 deliver to the Gov.
eminent 20 Beef Cattle on tn, hoof for - ger
hundred pounds gross weight. Tie Cattle to be
delivered at -, accordir & 10 the terms Of the en-
closed advertisement The Cattle to te weighed on
the scales and the weight 90 dets rmined TO be the
purchase weight. hereby agree 10 give good and
sufficient bond for the fulfllment Of the c,nrract
snd to receive Treasury notes In payment for the
Cattle. feb II
The national Republican., 1862-02-20
UslnGa "Billy,n

Officer Crowns attention was attracted last
evening by hearing the cry Of murder proceed.
ing from ranche In Bates Alley. An investi.
CATION Of the matter discovered that colored
man named Solomon Hall had been beating
another colored man over the head with a bill
ly. Solomon was Immediately arrested, ia ken
10 the guard house and looked up. The colored
man who was SO severely beaten, we learn, is
now lying In n very critical condition, and
fears are entertained for his life.
The national Republican., 1862-02-20
AmalgRmalion.

James Mullen, a rather good looking white
man, who lives with negro strumpet named
Charlotte Medley, In the alley south Of the
First Presbyterian Church, on Four.and.s half
street, came to the fourth ward station. house
last night, In company with his "sweetness," ,"
and made complaint against oolored man
named Richard Jefferson, who was raising n
disturbance upon Mrs. Ms premises, because
she refused to permit him TO stop AT her house
over night. Officers Thompson, Essex and
question, and arrested Richard, and also Mr.
Mullen and his colored charmer, Mrs. Medley,
and brought them to the station. house. The
trio were locked up for the night.
The national Republican., 1862-02-20
CHEAP CASH sTOR n,

The underslgred have constantly on hand gen.
eral assortment Of New and Second hand Furniture
Crockery, Glassware, Tinware, Fa"oy articles and
prepared {, sell As cheap II not chesper than any
other estabishment In the city. Buying exclusively
for the cash, and selling for the same they are sat
Persons In want Of any Of the above srticleI a-e
respectfully requested TO give Us call before pur
chasing elsewhere.
All Eiads Of Second hsnd Furniture taheu In ex.
change for New. BONTZ GRIFFITH,
No. 800 Seventh street, between l and X St.
feb ll-eodot IStsrI
The national Republican., 1862-02-20
DIED,

The funeral sermon of the late ISAAC II.
WHITE will be preached at the Methodist Eben.
ezer Church, East Washington. on Sunday
morning, the 23d instant, by the Rev. DR.. Ryan
The friends and acqusintanoes of the family
are respectfully invited to attend without fur.
ther notice.
At Santa Clara, California, on the 2Sd day Of
August last, in the forty. seventh year Of his
age, FREDERICK HAMILTON SoUTHw0RTH, OF Rio
dc Janeiro, Brazil, and formerly Of this city.
The national Republican., 1862-02-20

Whitehurst, No. 434 Penn. Avenue,
Is selling original cartes de uisite photographs
Of Generals Scott, Mcclellan, Wool, Banks, Ere:
Mcclellan ia the latest published, and is con.
sdered the best In existence. See our photo.
grabs In oil and water colors. Also portraits Of
distinguished men. Attention of military men
Is called to our full length lsttertypes, for send
ing by mail. dec -
The national Republican., 1862-02-20
Corns, Bunsons. oslosities.

sna III oS ,ns e! st Ssc
DIR. WHITE, suloloS CulRoropIsf,
426 Pennsylvsuia Avenue, between ~ and 9Th sts.,
Room No. 7, second floor.
Ofnos hours from q. m. 10 Q p. m.
~ Ordsn to call at pi ivste rssidences promptly
attended 70. Calls made at private residence when
tesiied. feb l0-lms
The national Republican., 1862-02-20
Carrying Concealed Weapons.

A row occurred In the New York Restaurant,
on the corner Of Sixth street aud Pennsylvania
avenue, last night, between John Little and
George rith, when Smith got u revolver from
one of the barkeepers and thre estened to shoot
Little. Both OF the beigerents were arrested
by Officer Frazier ard taken to the fourth ward
station. house, where they were requested by
Justice Walter to fork over $25 each, for car
rying concealed weapons, which they did, and
were discharged.
The national Republican., 1862-02-20
India Ru bber Goods.

Rubber Blankets tor Soldiers, q 2S each.
Rubber Ponchos and Blankets combined, o 80
esch.
India Rubb. Coats, white and black, S2so each.
Ind Rubber Leggins, 81 per pair.
And all kinds Rubber Goods-inoludinR Rubber
Boots and Shoes. Rubber Stopp.rs for Bottles, Door
Mat, Undersh e:ing for Bed: 10 :otness &c TO-, at
India Rubber Warehouse,
3O6 Pennsylvania avenue,
dec lo-tf Bet Ninth and Tenth sts
The national Republican., 1862-02-20
InstantaneoHs Cure

OF Corns, Buuious, Cailosities, Inverted Nails
Warts and all diseases Of the feet. Mr. Dino, d.
Surgeon Chiropeoist, n enabled, BY peculiar pro-
cess TO eradicate the most painful sxereseenoes In
convenience to the patient. Consulting hours from
Q A. NJ. to 8 p. NJ. N bis otlle, ss3 Psnnsylvania
avenue, oppotite Browns Hotel. Best references
given In this city. feb 4-3ws
The national Republican., 1862-02-20
A T RETAIL FOR 30 DAYS ONLY.

A r RETAIL FOR 80 DAYS ONLY.
The Large Stock Of
First Class Prescott Revolvers,
Of 4inch and snch barrel superior In every respect
to any other pistol introduced, comprising
STRENGTH, GENTILlTY, ACTION ECON.
OMY;
Or 10 other words containing all the Exoelencies Of
O It's, smith Wesson's, Allen h Whelocs Pistols,
concentrated In one instrument, thereby mating this
pi.tol the most formidable weapon ever offered for
sale.
watches, imported By Fellows Co M. II Msiden
Lane, N. Y, expressly for the City Retsil Trade
Ako, the finest assortment Of Gents and Ladies'
Dressing Cases ever offered In this country to the
Retail Trade.
Al.o 200 900 Cartridges offered to the Retail Trade
positively only ior 80 days. s.
G. A STARKwEATHER,
feb l0-1m$ $50 Penn. avenue, up stairs.