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The national Republican., 1862-02-10
BRITISH PRECEDENTs FOR STONE
BLOCKADEs.

The British press and statesmen pretend to
be highly indigaanta at our attempt to blockade
our own ports by sinking vessels In their chan
nels. 1t Is " condemned as On act Of Vandalism
and barbarty cny worthy Of the dark ages"
aud Europe Is called upon to protest against It,
We are the child of Eogland, and our good
old mother taught us this mode Of blockading
ports. When she was fighting US, she block.
eded Savannah by sinking a stone feet, which
has never been raised. and Savannah still suffers
BY his act Of Vandalism. When Eugland and
france were at war, an attempt was made to
destroy the harbor Of Boulogne in the same
way. To prove this, we quote the following
paragraph from Scott's Life Of Napoleon, vol
u, chap. 10:
The repeated success of England, resem
bling almost that OF the huntsman over hi,
zane, hsd 30 much diminished the French
navy, and rendered so cautious such seamen as
France had remaining, that the former coun
Try, lE3siaDd.) unable to got opportunities OF
a.7aiing the French vessels, was induced to
ave recourse 10 strange, and, rs 1t proved, in.
,tOriual means of carrying un hostilities
Snnh was the attempt At destroying the harboI
q Boulosne by sinking in the roads ships loaded
T. h BtOreg."
n the Crimean war, when England aut
france were combined against Russia, the!
b.ockaded the harbor Of Sevastopol by thel
own Gsets. ard to make the block ade perfect
hey tunk IN the mouth Of the channel who'll
h.et Of old hulks, steamers, and vessels of war
vA.ch entirely prevented the escape of ' tn,
a.saiau fset end destroyed the harbor.
4 company Of Americans ore now and hav,
,: 81 engaged for three or four years in attempt
- to raise these vessels, tina, the hsrbor ma,
- restored 1t was right for England thus t.
blockade Savannah, Boulogne, and Sevastopol
out Vsndali. m ard barbarous for us to do tn
s.me thing at Charleston.
The truth Is, that England and France desir
az excuse for assisting the Sou b, and the ston
Gee. blockade affords weak one, and they 10
t-Gd 10 make the most of It. Our only saliva
't2n a. Il nation, is to avoid a contest with thes
'To Powers, which can only be done by baatil,
f"'lroy'ng the Southern Coniederacy. az,
Hli;ng it from the face OF the earth.
The national Republican., 1862-02-10

Hi.v. Dr.. CBEEvER At THE CApIToI.-Rsv
ii I1eevor preached at the Capitol yesterday
!i-"taoon at three clock, taking for bis theme
- ''1ry OF Hsrod's delivery of the head of
10hI tle Baptist In a charger to the daughter
Il. AetoIlas in lullillment Of his vow to give
Ls~ whatever 'he asked, even to the halr Of bis
"."iG"'u, In tchru of admiration Of her dane.
Z. he atst portrayed. In vivid colcrs, the
r.%Ils = lie 2i'soture kiug the circumstances
>. MS l1ceSIuou7 union with Herodas, her
o'""- A.f-'J bal" 9i John the Baptist, and the
!-'1tis- Oi lIe Iuagnates who were ccmpan
Ions o. tie King at bis banquet, then drew
sF!4!ag parallel. in which Herol was made
the Federal Union. and I!erOdias reprcsent.d
as n rebellion; the daughter Of ueroiias zoo
The loyal slave States, dancing 30 gracefully
n,!org the Executive: tae oath that Ilcrod had
iS'."n was the false idea that slavery wa, pro
.eatd and p-rpetustCd by tho Constitution
!hesv "h1 urged The king to keep his oath wer,
a." n'Gry kings, and conservatives Of al
a.! I've Will" The fatal git, sworn to be awarf
u. lie head ol John the Baptist, called fer a
oat' n " charger. was The liberty of four mil
.'0"s OF bonamen. now by natural right, ent
'A- Hc' OF rebellion, free, but in danger of hav
icy their chains rivettcd by a resffirma,ion AND
permanent establishment. Ct their continued
bondage.
]: was bold, strong CGort, and was listened
70 Sy very large and attentive auditory.
The national Republican., 1862-02-10
FROM THE UPPER POTOMAC.
FREDERICK, Nd, Feb. 7th, 1862.

FREpERrcx, Nd, Feb. 7th, 1862.
The latest Intelligence have been able 10
obtain from the Virginia side, is via Hancock,
on Wednesday.
A squad Of rebel cavalry daily make their
appearance on distant hill. apparently 10 OBJ
serve our movements
Az harpsrs Ferry It was reported that Jack.
son had not yet gone to Richmond, but was
supposed to be at Halltown, where his men
we're making preparations to resist the imagin.
ary advance Of General Banks. Bodies Of
Confederates were also at Charlestown and
Martinsburg On Tuesday small body Of
the enemy were ditpersed near Bolivar, by q
few well.directed ehells from our battery, on
the Maryland heights. One Of the shells ex.
ploded In an unoccupied dwelling. There was
considerable dissipation -iu town during the
early part Of the week, but descent by the
provost guard upon eeveral Of the taverns,
has checked It In a considerable degree.
Several companies of Lannon's Virginia
brigade have arrived here from Hancock to
join he Maryland regiments. General Cooper,
10 command Of the Maryland brigade, 1t Is be.
lieved, will take the field In q few days. Our
artillery force has been considerably augmented
during the week, and more are believed to be
preparing to come hither. Col. Webster, OF the
twelfth Massachusetts, Is absent on visit to
Boston.
Twenty.nine prisoners from Baltimore, most.
ly belonging to the upper regiments, were sent
to Hancock yesterday, under guard Of the
Michigan cavalry. On Wednesday, the body
of Sergeant Major Lusk, of the Second battal
ion Michigan cavalry, was escorted to the carr
en- route homeward. by large number ol
Masons and officers OF his regiment.
His less will be severely felt by his corps
and hundreds Of personal friends. He was q
Mason In high standing, and widely known and
esteemed for bis estimable qualities.
The weather Is clear and pleasan, this morn,
The national Republican., 1862-02-10

1nE LANE ArfAlR.-A few days ago, Seaatol
FVueroy had an interview with the President
I" relation to The prci' cted expedition of Gen
! .Lt. 1t IS said that The President was unsb!.
- see ally way out Of the dfflculty. He ex
rec'el Gen. LsDc 10 have arranged matter.
4I!.ah!y "Ih Gen. Hunter On his arrival a
LeareLwor;h. He reiterated, while he wa
Hing that Gen Lane should have a command
O.: 1900 ur 600 men, Le had no idea of hi.
,.Ita"ains Ger Hunter, or in any way inter
f-..E. With his command.
The national Republican., 1862-02-10
OFFICIAL.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Euh,,,, 100

IREASCKY DEPANTMENT,
February 1, 1852.
HOLDERS Of the bonds Of the United States.
payable in three yeae from date, the Coupons
Of sem.annual interest thereon being due on
the 10th instant, are hereby notified that pro.
vision is made for the payment in coin Of sll
such Coupons, Sgreesbly to their tenor, at the
Office of the Assistant Treasurer Of the United
States, in the city OF New York.
All such Coupons must be presented al tha,
office, accompanied with schedules showing
the number and amount of each Coupon, to.
gether with the aggregate sum of each parcel,
three full business days for examination and
verifcation before payment. feb 6-tl9th
The national Republican., 1862-02-10

FIRST UNITED STATES CHAssEURs.-Lieuten-
ant Colonel Shaler, Of this regiment, bis friends
will be happy to learn, may now be found In
camp, the conval.scence Of bis child having
released him from bis continued attendance at
her sick bed. by the way, 1t speaks highly for
the ,auitary care and admirable caution
used In thi, highly disciplined regiment, that q
solitary case Of smallpox, 10 the person Of O
child, was 70 Immediately guarded and isolated
that infection has b,en prevented and the case
cured
The national Republican., 1862-02-10
Capture Of Fort Henry.

Cincinnati, Feb. s.-Special dispatches to the
Commercial and Gdzstte give additional details
Of the capture Of Fort Henry. At the time Of
the attack, the rebel infantry were eating din.
ner in their camp, and left, abandoning every.
thing. They left thousands of shot guns, and
all their camp equipsge and clothing. In pur
suing the enemy, Major Mccullough, of Col
Oickpy's cavalry, captured six guns, and Col.
Jno. A. Logan, member Of Congress from ILL
nois, captured eight guns and thirty. three
prisonera
The national Republican., 1862-02-10

Tue BALTIMORE ANNUAL CCSfERENcE Of the
Mpthodist Episcopal Church will convene at
Baltimore on March S, under the presidency
of Rev. Bishop f. $. James. Daring the last
year. Revs. J. N. Lttell and Joshua Wells
have died, while Rev. Mr.. McFalls, of this city,
has withdrawn from the connection The con-
ference numbers 1862 ordained members, OF
whom 81 are within the bounds of the Fedora
authorities. Thus 1t will be seen that q ma
jority of the conference can meet in Baltlm ore
at the next session.
The national Republican., 1862-02-10
Alexandria Affairs,

From the Virginia Chronicle we take the fol.
lowing:
MILITARY CouRr.-A court of inquiry ia now
In session ut the General Hospital, In this city
for the purpose of investigating the rumors
concerning Its alleged mismanagement:
of DR.. J. B. Porter. the surgeon in charge of
this institution, who demands thorough analy.
sis Of his administration. ~ IN act of justice.
Big. Gen. French, Col. 'Tolbert and Col
recorder. All these gentlemen are oficers In
the regular army, with the exception of Colonel
Ward, and they will make Il searching examna.
tion into every abuse alleged to exist. They
are all disinterested and honorable men, who
will do their duty without Partially, and We
therefore look with some interest for the report
which is to terIn;nate their labors.
ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING. AS some of the mem.
bers OF companies A and D, Eighth Illinois cav.
airy, were practicing at Il target with their
revolvers, near the river, one of the balls,
striking post, glanced of. vessel happening
the ball, It struck a oolored man who was on
deck, and passed through the aeshy part of his
hand, infioting \ painful though not serious
wound. The surgeon of the regiment promptly
dressed the wound, and nothing serious is ap.
pretended.
TWENTY SECOND FEBRrARY.-We are pleased
to learn that the committee appointed On Thurs
day evening, to make arrangements for cele.
brating the anniversary of Washiagtons birth
day, have gone 10 work in good Earnest, and
that they have engaged American Hall,' and
are progressing handsomely with their list OF
subscriber tO the dinner.
RrS THE EBLnCKADE.-Eight or ten vessels, with
| oysters, wood, &C., came up past the Confeder
ale batteries last night. There was some nriug,
but nobody hurt.
PARADEs.-The Eighth Illinois cavalry had
II dress parade, on foot, yesterday morning,
and battalion drill, on horseback, in the after.
noon.
The Eighty eighth Pennsy sylvania regimen,
also paraded In the afternoon, and presented
their usual fine appearance.
A HEALTHY REGIMEST.-It is stated that there
has been, only one death in the Second New
Jersey regiment, commanded by Col. Isaac N
| Tucker, since 1t was sworn into the service o.
| the United States.
LIQUOR SEIzED.-Eight barrels and twelve
| boxes, containing liquor, were seized yester
day afternoon, on board the steamer Thoma
CUllyer, by the military authorities here
The liquor was consigned to ]. q. McCracken.
The national Republican., 1862-02-10

The SHAREHOLDERS. The Tribune says that
the difficulties In Col. Berdan's regiment will
be healed by remov.l Of the Colonel, the
armips of the men with Colts rifles and re.
volverr, and the sending them to the front,
where they should have been months ago.
The members Of this fine corps are fast heal.
Ing the difficulties Themselves, by leaving the
encampment In large NUMBER, and forgetting
to return
The national Republican., 1862-02-10
90" Warrington Scientific Associ tion

rea usr meeting for the election of permanent Of
Goer the ensuing year wi be held at the rooms Of
tho Young Mens' Christian Association, Pennsylva.
mia avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets, on
Tuesdsy evening. the 18th Instant, at 7 O'Clock, p.
m. The attendance of all the members is desired,
well citizens end strar gers who take an inter
est in the above society which will embrace resident
and non.rssidcnt members. Weekly meetngs will
hereafter be held, and apers rad on tcienthc fub
Jects. feb lot
The national Republican., 1862-02-10
OFFICIAL,
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WAR DEPARTMENT,
January FL, 1862.
Ordered, That the War Department will ba
cloeed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and
Fridays against all other business but that which
relates to active military operations 10 the field.
Saturdays will be devoted to the business Of
Senators and Representatives.
Mondays to the business Of the public.
EDWIN N. STANTON,
ja22.n Secretary Of War.
The national Republican., 1862-02-10
OFFICIAL,
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
APPOINTMENT OFFIoE,
february 8, 1862.
Under The act Of Congress, approved Janu.
ary 81, 1852, sailors and msrlnes In the actual
service Of the United States have the eame
privilege with soldiers Of sending letters with
out prepayment Of postage. All postmasters
are instructed to mail, without prepayment Of
postage, all such letters when certified, as fol.
lows The envelope must bear the certificate
"naval letter." signed by commander or
lieutenant on board the vessel with the name
Of the vessel. Thus:
Naval Letter.
Richard Roe, First Lieutenant,
., us. Gunboat Kanawha.
To John Smith,
b New York.
This privilege does not extend 10 commits
stoned oficers. All such certified letters must
be rated With postage at the mailing office, 10
be collected at the ofi,e Of delivery. Letters
addressed 10 such sailors and marines must be
prepaid, as before.
JoHN A. KAssoN,
First Asst. p. N. G.
The national Republican., 1862-02-10
OFFICIAL.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

February 4, 1862.
NoricE Is hereby given Of the readiness of
this Department to redeem the Treasury notes
payable in one year from date, authorized by
the act of Congress approved December 23d.
1857, and the Treasury notes payable in sixty
days from date, authorized by the act of Con.
gress approved I'd March, 1861.
Interest on Treasury notes of the above is.
sues will cease on the 7,h day Of April next BY
the terms of those acts respectively.
feb G-tap7
The national Republican., 1862-02-10

-uE u,rrIES MINiaTER.-It is said that il
"%- Government re recognizes Hayti, That Presi.
'a-t GsA.Qrd will send uhite man to Wash
'-gtco, es minister This probably mistake
IN u is eaid by those who speak with authority
laa' The probable representative is q pure
L.a:t. Of accomplished manners. and Of high
EJclai POSITION.
The national Republican., 1862-02-10
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

The Sabbath scheol connected with ths Foundry
Methodist Episcopal Church will hold Fesi ival at
Franklin Hall, corner Of Ninth and ID streets, com
mencing Oh Tuesday, 18th instant, and continuing
during the week. Full Brass Band In attendance.
A pleasant time Is anticipated.
Rf- Admi son, Is cents. feb lc-1w
The national Republican., 1862-02-10

Es- Notice.-Ths Members OF the Colum-
biz Typographical Society acd printers generally
will assemble at the City Halt this evening, at1h
O'Clock to attend the funesal Of their deceased as
sooiate, Charles d Cu;hins. fb1o
The national Republican., 1862-02-10

.hnlNG ,sL>vEs-TuE VOICE or MAINg-On
'i1ay last resolution was offered in the Sen
i..' g Maine, in fAvcr of c0rfscating liberatng
ad armiAg the slaves OF rebels, il i. be a mill
s1Fy necessity, and passed tie Senate by vote
p! q ersjnst l.
The national Republican., 1862-02-10

ELLEN BEARD HARMON, of Illinois, will lee
tire, this evening, in the hall of the Young
Mems Christian Association, on "Drsss Re-
form, It's Physiological and Moral Be,ring."
All are invited to attend. Admittance free.
The national Republican., 1862-02-10

The following order has been issued by the
Commander.in.Chief:
HEADQUARTERS ARMY or THE PoTOMAC.
WASHINGTON, Jan. u, 1862.
Spocial Order No. 81.
The commanding general thanks Lieutenant
Colonel Burke, 37th N. Y. ", and the handful
of brave men OF that regiment and the Isl
New Jersey cavalry, under his command, fol
their services In the affair ut Lees house, on
Belmont or Occoquan Bay, On the night Of the
18th inst. Their coolness under Are, and the
discretion and judgment displayed by Lteuten
ant Colonel Burke, have won the confidence o.
the commanding general, who recognizes II
these qualities the results of discipline and at
tention to duty.
BY command of
Major General MCCLELLAN.
& WILLIAMS A, A. G.
The national Republican., 1862-02-10
o F F FICI A L.

DEPARTMENT or STATE.
Washington, Jan. 25, 1862
The Secretary of State will hereafter receive
members Of Congress on business on Saturdays,
commencing with Saturday, the arst Of next
month.
WILLIAM H. SEWARD,
The national Republican., 1862-02-10

~ Owing 10 illness In the family, the
usual receptions at the Presidential Mansion
viii be omitted on Tuesday next.
The national Republican., 1862-02-10

XXTANTEDi WANTEDl- 500 hscrults,
w 10 do service In the District Of Columbia.
Apply immediately st No. sOS Seventh street, bet
n and q streeD. dec lott
The national Republican., 1862-02-10

Az ANTED.-A White Girl as Chambermaid
w sd Waitress Apply, with shsrsoter,a at
l84 street,
feb s-2. Washington
MONEY To LOAN, on good secus tty or
INl well endorsed paper, short time Inquire Of
CLARK Il GAYLORD,
ftb7-ets 40 Pennsylvanis Avenue.
The national Republican., 1862-02-10

THE GRAND ARMY Is ADVANCING To-
j ward, SMITHS, No. 400 Seventh street, 10 get
some of Ma Great Bargains In Clothing Furnishing
Goods Hats and Cspa tnr) Ian lH-d'm
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-08-15
From the peui,cher Telegraph.
Chloride Of Lime.

1t - not generally known ,ha, the smell Of
chloride Of lime !. particularly offensive to
many kinds OF animals. especially TO the
common ay, the cad ay. and singing flee
OF all descriptions, 50 obnoxious in stables.
4 sure means TO get rid Of ,ho.s trouble
some visitors is 20 place vessel filed with
chloride Of lime upon shelf, or board
suspended to the ceiling. TITS being done
in the evening. and window lef, partly
open a. an Quite, tor the aies. none, or very
lew, will Be found in the room in the morn
ing. The smell OF chloride is by no means
injurious TO man or beast; on the contrary
/, is Wholesome as an absorben, Of delsterious
miasms pervading the air. IL need hardly
be recommended TO repeat the eIpedlen' At
short intervals. say a, least once week.
the more 50 as i: wall co.i bu, trias and
will eve no trouble.
lna rOom-kitehen, pantry or cellar
where chloride Of lime is kept, mice and rats
will keep oG, as indeed they will from any
place where the article is used. We have
seen the experiment tried very successfully
in large inn a, Nuremberg, long infested
with rat. and mice, all OF which disappear.
ell almos, suddenly. no, only from the house
and outer buildings. bu, also from the stables
and yard.
The use Of chloride Of lime !. not les. e''
fcaeiOus for preserving plants from ants,
catsrpillars and other insects. We have q
cabbage feld cleared OF this nuisance by the
simple process Of 'prinklins the plants with
a solution Of chloride and water; which
nAJ be done by using common hand broom
or paint brush. To our certain know.
ledge, piece Of ground sown with white
cabbage was thus thoroughly preserved from
insects. while in the neishbOrips pieces the
plants were actually destroyed by them.
lbe sane remedy is also applicable to
fruit trees which may be preserved or purs-
ed from ca,erpillirs. etc, by mixing pound
Of chloride Of lime with half n pound OF
lard this vail firm kind Of paste, which
should be wrapped in tar, and ,iei to the
stem or to the thicker branches OF the tree.
All insects will drop oa almost in.tanta.
neOu.ly, nor will any be tempted to crawl
up again. Even 'ParOws will keep away
II the leaves have been sprinkled as a!Ore.
SAID.
Experiments are being made rs to the eff.
eaey Of chloride OF lime compared with sui.
phur as remedy for the vine disease. and
the destruction Of the eYhis or vine ire,,er.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-08-15

A WONDERFUL SroRy. Captain Castas.
ne,,e. when entering the French service. had
one eye askew during his Grs, fight II was
knocked ou:. lie suffered great deal from
rheumatism in one Of his arms. A cannon
ball took the arm away. Al the bridge Of
Arcole. he had one moment Of fear. perhap.;
was he going TO run away7 Happily. .
grapeshot saved him bis honor by breaking
both hl. legs. lie remained in the service
with two wooden legs, and continu'd to
meet with the same luck. Ills nose was
crooked, and he had very bad teeth. a cut
from sword took away wo-,hirds Of his
face, and the whole army, witnessing bis in.
domitab!e bravery. presented HIM with an
artificial one. Ills stomach often pained
him. One day he received in I, q stab from
a dagger. The surgeon lined his stomach
with one made OF lbdia.rubber. lie had
nothing lelt whole but his heart. but hs
wen, along. nevertheless. lie never subse-
quently met With any other aflieiion. saVe
the falling OF bomb into his back, which
stuck last to IL and made him n mos, mons.
,rous hump. Bot even this mishap turned
out luckily Tor hlm. lie always wished to
die soldiers dea,h-to fall by the bullet
Of an enemy One day he Was warming
himself a, the mantel.piese OF the Invalide.:
the fire took at hi. feet climbing up his legs,
then up to hi. stomach wihou, his being
aware OF IL. I, reached the bomb, which
exploded instantly, scattering him around
in small pieces and so he finally died from
the violent shock he had received.
This is the yeritable history OF the brave
Captain Castagnet,e. a. detailed in forth.
coming novel Of the most thrilling interest.