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The national Republican., 1867-12-23
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HEADa' Is DEPARTMENT OF InE CunpEnLASp.l
,, Lorisyritf, Ky, December il, is7,
SEALED P5GpCss (which mus; BE- n duplicate Th
II 5 1$a1a. CT y G@sy 6s GS SsE ssss ii: be
SSrsd and ID SSr sides or clear
to be thoroughly cured and sms ked.
ylSa Hs%. Se SSi N syes sSS"r'a'' Can
Bidders will state when tho hams can be furnished,
The PROPOSED Sms Viii vi % Be urnshsd 'A '0 "'' O'
SMOKED pBa Beef and rev to be- ID
barrels,
SSFa; s'i HST n
LOO pounds Of best quality new sugar r.Cured can
s bsS Bo Bse Tongue and
Breakfast Bacon must be offered
ns%, q SSopsd SsfIS s' % fS
5,o0 pounds Of best quality Crushed Sugar in Origi'
400 pound. best quality GranuINed Sugar in orig
500 pounds of best quality Coffee Sugar In original
packages
PSgOd Of RSc JOE 70 be Sr'EsS T.
MADE only from cider or %0S wHsEy free from ali iSF
ssa acids OF iniHr%Sps :Hb;.SPSss and o! i6e uni:
taiiLedd a dGfSr6onate 81 potash to neursie one mud
Sf b. Ssd
and n perteS! order Samples Of Vinegar to be offered
400 pounds Of good quality Star Candles, to be full
weight, eithor Of 6s S's which 10 be stated IN tho
bids. free from oil, full wick, in strong boxes
1900 pounds good quality Hard Soap, dry, full
weight, In pound bars, not to contain over y per
cent, Of water to be free from soluble glass and all
other impurities, aud not TO contain an EXCESS Of al
kali 70 strong boxes strapped with green hlekGry,
IL the Soap Il green each box must contain the re-
quired excess Of weight for the loss In drying
g sSsS$ Ssf siis Ps st,a strong
LOO pounds VI best quality Table Salt, to be put up
in small sacks, and then packed IN kegs.
5000 gallons q the best quality new Sour krauti
Leaf Lard u tho very best quality. In kegs, In
amounts us required during the month OF January,
1853.
10 barrels best quality Dried Peaches
Potatoes Of the very best quality, In amounts re-
quiTed from time to time during the month Of JRnu'
aFY, 1858.
Onions of the very best quality, In amounts re.
quiTed from tim" To time during the month Of Janu'
AIRY, 1858
Bidders will state when they propose to deliver the
stores.
Conditions, requirements, and terms Of payment
will be furnished on application NJ THIS once;
The right N reserved TO reject any or All bids.
Proposals must bo enclosed in sealed envelope, en-
dorscd Proposals for (name the article,l and ad
dressed do the undeTs gncd.
- NJ r. SMALL,
de2lld Bvt. Brig, Gen, and ., i.
The national Republican., 1867-12-23
The Revenue Received from Distilled
spirits.

The Secretary OF the Treasury on Friday trans
mitted to the House of Representatives, in COM
pliance with a resolution OF that body adopted
on the 18th instant. report from the Commis-
sioner OF Internal Revenue, embracing a tabular
statement OF the amount OF revenue received
from the various States as a tax on the manu-
fscture OF distied spirits since lsO2 and also the
amount OF spirits seized and sold as forfeited to
the Government and fines collected for the vio-
latioh OF laws upon this subject since March 2.
1857. Previous to this date the collection of
ines and the seizures Of spirits was reported to
the Solicitor Of the Treasury, and the collector
is unableto give the desired information for that
period The total amounts reported arc as fol-
The national Republican., 1867-12-23
From Nashvillc-Judicial Convention
-Deserters sCaptured-Extensive Con-
aagratIon.


NASHVILLE, Dec. 2.-The Radical Judicial
Convention was held here to-day. 1t was one Of
the most stormy political meetings ever held in
Tennessee. Nearly two thousand negroes were
present, and the Convention, after adJourning
from the court house to the Capitol, broke up
without making nomination for Attorney Cen
eral. II. II. Harrison was nominated for Chan
cellor, John H. Smith for Criminal Court Judge
and Eugene Cory for Circuit Court Judge.
While Cory was speaking he was knocked down
by Judge NJ. NJ. Brien, an opposing candidate in
the convention, and present Circuit Judge.
Both were arrested. Cory is a Northern man
Two deserters were captured at the st, Charles
Hotel last night, after making a desperate re-.
sistance, In which one was severely wounded
with bayonet and sabre.
Alloway's Building, on Church street, was
burned this morning. Loss $1,000
The McKendrIe church narrowly escaped the
flames.
The national Republican., 1867-12-23
FROM THE SOUTH.
EXTENSIVE FIRE IN NASHVILLE.
FoREIcN NEWS ny CABLE.

LONDON, Dec. 22.-The Observer Of Saturday
says that the British Government in all the ex-
ira prccaution which 1t Is now taking against
the Fenians is acting with a full knowledge Of
their secret plans.
The alarm caused by the Fcnians In this city
is subsiding.
Advices from Japan announce that the ports
Of Ycddo and Osaka win be thrown open to for
eigners for settlement and commerce on the Goth
OF January, 1868.
VIENNA, Dec. 22.-The new Constitution OF
Austria has been promulgated throughout the
empire by an Imperial decree.
PARIS, Dec. 22.-The bill for the reorganization
Of the army, which has been under discussion for
the past week in the Senate, was introduced in
the Corps Legislatif by De Grcssier, and was
debated yesterday. NJ. Gressier, on reporting
the bill, made speech explaining the features
and defending the character OF the measure. He
denied that 1t was = preparation for an early
war, because in reality It would operate to re-
duce the present effective force Of the army. He
insisted that the measure was intended only as
wise provision for the necessities Of the future
Rouher, Minister Of State, also spoke In sup.
port OF the bill. He strongly protested against
the opinion which had been EXPRESSED, that the
| introduction Of the bill looked to war with
foreign Power, and declared that the bill was
| not proposed by the Government as temporary
| eNpedient TO meet an immediate contingency,
but as a permanent measure to improve the or
ganization and promote the general efficiency Of
the military forces OF the Empire,
Jules FAyre made powerful speech In opposi-
| tion to the bill.
Toward the close OF the sitting a vote was
taken, and the Ministry was sustained by ma.
jority OF the Chamber.
FLORENCE, Dec. IA long and angry debate
In the Chamber OF Deputies on the policy OF the
| Government In the Roman question terminated
yesterday, when final vote was taken, and the
ministry was defeated by n majority Of two. The
announcement of the result was received by the
Opposition with loud cheering.
FRASYoRr, Dec. 22.-U. 5. bonds arc quoted
| to-day at at M
QuEESsTowN, Dec. 22.-The steamship Persia,
from New York, on the nth instant, arrived to.
day, and after landing her mails she sailed for
Liverpool
LIVERPOOL, Dec. IA dispatch from Lisbon
reports that the American barque Palermo, from
New Orleans, October Goth, for yigo, Spain, IL
ashore on the coast Of Portugal, near AvieIo.
The national Republican., 1867-12-23
RY NAoLg 4 CO., AUCTIONEERs.

RY NAoLB CO, AUCTIoNEERs
Sales Rooms Iis Seventh street, opposite Patent once
GOODS, CHINA-WARR, AT AUCTION.
We shall sell during this week at our spacious
Salesrooms, As seventh street, opposite Patent once,
EVERY MORNING at 10 o'clock, and EvENINGs at
o,sioef, great VARIETY wS, Of dy: dToy;: Ppl., Fancy
&c. , consisting of
Toys Of all descriptions.
Dolls, Vases, Mantel Ornaments, statuary.
sllyer-plAted Ware, Crotehet shswls,
Eubias, Hoods, Gloves, Gauntlets, Stockings, Un-
deIshirt., Drawers, Blankets, COyerlids.
Work Baskets, Fancy Baskets, Market Baskets.
Silyer-plAted Tea and Table Spoons
Scissors, Knives, Napkin-Ti rings. CastOrs
Albums, bibles.
Choice Cigars and Tobacco,
Wines and Liquors
Groceries
Household Furniture. Stoves, &c.
ALSO,
large lot Of Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Ar.
Most OF the above amed goods have been cons gncd
to us from the North, and Will be sold without re-
serve. NAGLE CO,
dec23-6t tstar and Express. Auetioneers.
The national Republican., 1867-12-23
The Financial Affairs OF the State of
Georgia.

ATLANTA, Dec. 22-The commissioners sent to
Milledgeville by the convention to draw SIO, 900
from the State treasury to pay the expenses SO
far, returned this morning and report no funds.
The State treasurer said he was bonded not to
pay any of the public moneys except on warrant
signed by the Governor. The commissioners
made no application to Gov. Jenkins.
The Finance Committee has failed to negotiate
loan for the convention expenses with cNpi-
lnllata hnrn
The national Republican., 1867-12-23
More DistiIIeries Seized.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 22-Four large distiller-
les were seized yesterday by Collector John Mil
Ter, acting under orders OF the Revenue Board,
on the charge OF defraudlng the Government by
making false returns. The distlleries belonged
to James Carr John Munroc, James Mcguire
md Frank H. Deal
The national Republican., 1867-12-23
Grain Elevator Destroy yed-Fire-Eight
Thousand Bushels OF Wheat burned.

TOLEDO, Dec. 22.-The NJ. l.. and N. l. Rail-
road Company's grain elevator, in this city, was
destroyed by fire last night. About eight thous-
and bushels Of grain, mostly wheat was con-
sumed with loss OF 1900 900, on which there is
an insurance of k2Os, 900, nearly all in New Eng.
land companies.
The national Republican., 1867-12-23

A DAYTON PARTY having captured twenty
six pound turtle, tied his tail to the rear OF
wagon In an hour afterwards the turtle was
going up the street slowly, of course, but surely
taking the vehicle with him
The national Republican., 1867-12-23

IRIS UNDERSTOOD that the Judiciary Commit
tee OF the Senate has decided that under the
tenure OF ONCE law the nomination and confirm
alton Of an appointee displaces the incumbent;
so that should the President send some name to
the Senate to be Secretary OF War, and the SEN
ate confirm the individual, Mr.. stanton would
thereby be removed.
The national Republican., 1867-12-23

FiSE FuRs.-The attention Of the public, especially
the lady portion called to the beautiful assortment
Of nne furs at the old established house Of Mr. James
Y. Davis, No. $50 Pennsylvania avenue. under the
Metropolitan Hotel. among which may be enumerated
the Hudson Bay and American Sable, Siberian squir-
rel Royal Ermre SC, &c, These furs are all Of the
best quality, selected with great care by Mr.. Davis
Just the articles for Christmas presents for the ladies'
The national Republican., 1867-12-23

AN Enoch Arden has just returned to Royal
ton, Niagara county, N, Y, after a five years'
absence In South America. He finds his wife
living very happily with another man.
The national Republican., 1867-12-23
The receipts from Maryland are as followa.
tst,lll,1 sss. ~ Q $40. rs Z; !.
sl,ls,ll2 q d, ,O@. as S,

The above figures show that Maryland has paid
during these years total amount OF % 900, ,7I2 81
as a tax on distilled spirits.
The District Of Columbia has paid In lsO4,-;
1865, to,bsO.so; 1896, -; 1867, 500 80.
Mississippi, 1865, slOOj 1867, s24o.
The following are the amounts paid by some Of
the leading distilling States:
The national Republican., 1867-12-23

In fact our entire iInc to nt boys from three years
old upwards, will bc offered at prime cost This
must be done In order to close this department until
spring, on account Of contemplated Improvement.
A. saks 4 Co ,5l7 Seventh street, between Pennsyl-
ysnia avenue and D street ~
The national Republican., 1867-12-23
GRAND OPENING.
DOMESTIC AND FRENCH CONFECTIONERY.

Having moved to my new establishpent. No ~
Bridge street. between Congress and High, am now
prepared to carry the Confectionery business In all
Its branches As manufacture all my own goods, and
warrant them strictly pure will sell them At prices
Every variety of Confeetions known to the American
or European markets, In the finest style OF the art,
may be procured at my establishment al prices 10 So
cure public attention.
The citizens Of the District who contemplate giving
Wedding, Dinner Supper Parties Will be supplied
In the shortest notice and on the most reasonable
terms.
Dealers, Committees and all parties wishing to buy
commission merchant or jobber, and secure a nrst.
class article Goods delivered 70 all parts q the Dis
trlct tdc9.lml FRED, fREUND,
The national Republican., 1867-12-23
From south CaroIina-The Cotton In.
lereat,

CHARLESTON, Dec IA memorial is In circu-
lation among the cotton factors here praying
planting interests, to make an appropriation to
assist factors in making advances to planters.
The national Republican., 1867-12-23

"WoS'r you shorten your life minute or
twor' has been substituted at Central city for
the usual iuterrogNtory when one friend asks
| another to imbibc.
The national Republican., 1867-12-23

The hotels were thlnned out last evening, and
the halls and corridors did not present the usual
Sunday gatherings which were wont to congre.
gate after tea. With the reassembllng Of Con-
gress, however, we may again expect the usual
routine and the chatting groups as OF yorc.
The national Republican., 1867-12-23

THE oRIdixAL FRASc, the Cheapest Man in this
city. Good Mcrino Undcrshirts and Dawcrs Scents,
80 cents, 81 cents, IS cents 90 cents, and a. Good
white Shirts from 90 cents up. Good Paper Collar,
10 cents per box three boxes for q cents Imitation
Linen Collars, two boxes for S cents. Best shAks-
peare Collars 2j cents q box. Best 0ray's Collars,
IS cents a box, tuote, De Gray's) Good Cotton
Socks, cents pair. at Francs Popular Gents Fur
nishing Store, 4ei Seventh street, between aud T..
four doors above Odd Fellows Hall.
The national Republican., 1867-12-23

VAST AND MAGNIFICENT display Of Ladies' Kid
Button Walking Boots, at the extensive Boot and
shoe Store Of Cummns, 81 Seventh street, second
door south Of X street and Northern Market.
The national Republican., 1867-12-23

THE sHoE AND Boor MARKEr Of this city has =
record for eheabness II you want to indulge in the
luxury Of q new pair Of Boots or CATERS for your
wife, call at s. Gartre dealer In boot. and shoes,
Garner Seventh and streets,
The national Republican., 1867-12-23
Wants.

NTANTBD.-kY YOUNG LADY fRUM TIE SOUTH
w wishes the position OF TEACHER in a private
family, 70 teach the ordinary bngi.h branehes Tor
XITANTED-Aw WOMAN TO DO GENERAL HOUSE.
w work. A German preferred. References re-
quired. Apply at 497 Maryland avenue. nos
NTANTED-NEw AND CAsT-oFF CLOTHING,
w OLD GOLD AND slLyER,or any other article
OF value at the old established MerchA PAwnbroker
Store Of X. FULTON h Co. 500 Ninth street, doors
north OF Pennsylvania avenue. deN.M
The national Republican., 1867-12-23

NOTHING so NEW uSpRH rnE sus as some beautiful
and novel designs In over garments Just received at
HenuiuEs, corner Seventh street and Maryland ave-
nuc for children boys and gentlemen,
The national Republican., 1867-12-23

Mr.. JoHS T. ELLIS, No. SOC Pennsylvania ave-
nue., sends us copy OF his annual publication,
entitled the " Musical Offering" for free circula-
lation in the three cities.
The national Republican., 1867-12-23

liz these days Of general heartwsrping, do not
forget The poor, and by all means read the holi-
day advertisements In the REPUBLICAN,.
The national Republican., 1867-12-23

THAT veteran piekpoeket, Hard Tiincs,'' has
been plying his vocation among our citizens Of late,
but those who have suffered most from his depreda-
tons can still afford to buy at prices, for just
think of lt-only 81 80 for Mems Fur Caps ~ for fine
Cashmere Bell HAts o. IS for Gents scwed Congress
CATERS And "last but not least w. 80 for Gents
long top, double sole Calf-skin Bootsa great bar.
gAin-atJ j. 7. Petty Co. : Hat and Shoe Store.
SIS seyenth street, opposite Intel genccr Building
The national Republican., 1867-12-23

The most ardent lobbyist would have been
dispirited by the weather OF yesterday The
travel from the National to Willards' was light,
indoor comforts being far more profitable than
the rain and slush without
The national Republican., 1867-12-23

JEPVgRsoN CITY, which Is the capital Of Mis-
souri,, has no water, excepting pumps no fire
engines, and its streets are lighted with coal oil
instead OF gas.
The national Republican., 1867-12-23
FRENCH FRUITS. SWEET OIL
Just received, the anest wines imported.
all
PROPOSALS FOR FRESH BEEF.


CoAMIssARY OFFICE, 4rH U, :, CAvALRY,l
CAMP VERDE, TRxAs, Doc, 8, 1857
Sealed Proposals. which must be In duplicate, win
copy Of this Advertisement attached to each, are n-
Vted untl y o'clock m, December S 1857, f9T sup
Texas and to all Posts Camps and Hospitals In the
Vicinity, drawing supplies therefrom from January
|, 1865, soon thereafter may be required, to
December 81 1885 or such less time as the Commssary
General Of Subsistence may direct
The bids state the price per pound net, currency,
for the Fresh Beef furnished, on the hoof and the
price per pound, net for that furnished slaughtered
Proposals must be accompanied by aproper guar
II the proposals. accepted the bidder will enter into
contract, and that they will enter Into bonds ne
penal Of three thousand dollars for the faithful
Performance Of the contract. IL, A.,
Tho OF Arms should be stated In full, with the
No bid viii be entertained when put in by contTac-
tors who have previously failed to comply with their
contracts, nor whom 1t may be discovered that the
bidder has offered directly or Indirectly more than
one bid
Bidders ~ arm, tho members) must be present 70
respond to their bids and to sign and complete tho
contracts and bonds upon the above NAMED day.
The beef cattle furnished must not be hye years
DID, and weigh not less than o) nye hundred pounds
Tho beef furnished must be Of good marketable
quality, in good proportions OF fore and hind quar-
ers neck shank and kidney tallow excluded, and to
be delivered at such time and In such quantities Us
Payments will be made monthly, or as soon there.
atler as funds may be received therefor. 49,,
The Government reserves the right to reject any
EadorsS envelopes enclosing bid "PrOpO,al for
Address proposals to the undersigned Irwin
dee2s-td lst 1t. 4th U. s. Cavalry, L. T. J's.
The national Republican., 1867-12-23
CONSUMPTION; that insidicus foe


often comes from damp feet. which gentlemen can
avoid by purchasing pair Of pair Of Gum Shoes Of
J. T. Petty h Co, SIS seventh street, opposite Intel
liRencer Building.
The national Republican., 1867-12-23

The Buffaio Erpre" calls the school.room in
that city, 80 by %, in which 42S scholars are
crowded, a"human packing house." and heads
| the article "child murder"
The national Republican., 1867-12-23

"LrrrLE Boors. ''-Fine Calf, scwed, long Boots
aud heavy ones. for little boys in great variety, a
Cummins, si7 Seventh street, two doors below North
eru Market
The national Republican., 1867-12-23

A PORTLAND debating club has been discuss
ing the morality Of base ball.
The national Republican., 1867-12-23

PERSONS PASSING SEVENTH STREET, In the vicinity
Of the Post once, yesterday, were attracted by
crowds In front OF the Clothing Store, Is2 Seventh
street Piles Of clothing, scattered promiscuously on
the side walk, were marked In such figures as these
''This Suit, s7;' "Your choice Of Pants, eli"
Vests, 81 each" All day long the busy clerks
passed out goods aud rolled In the greenbaeks, while
many au enyious dealer in1lothing" passed and re-
passed, with countenance that indicated "0thello's
occupations gone. Numbers Of the curious piled the
clerks with questions, to hnd out whose stock II was
and where from, but only elietcd the good natured
answer that they not telling names, but selling
cheap for cash, and only intended Tcmainins few
weeks
The national Republican., 1867-12-23

WEHAvE received from Blanchard 4 Mohun,
corner Eleventh street and Pennsylvania ave
nue., copy Of "Tiger Lilies" novelty Sidney
Lanier. Published by Hind & Houghton, New
York
The national Republican., 1867-12-23

IS 0LAScISG over our columns the eye is greeted
with the remark ofa good article at low prices"
aud the place to ind them Is at T. s. oartrells, late
Robert Isreals, SO Seventh street. corner of I.
fine assortment Of Ladies' Gentlemen and Childrens
Boots and Shoes constantly on hand.
The national Republican., 1867-12-23
persOmau.

Hon. GILMAN MARsroS, Of New HAhpshlfe,
Asd Capt. J. s. airsrd, U. S. N, are y the Eb-
N spxxs D AoHA Sss ard .tAse arrlNsd IA ~
si.y festes>ay - tsok upthsh quarf>h Al ne
MetroroinAn Hs,e,, II ~ VI
orx nm, efKssnas, is Il the NstfoptlisAu
Nov REApr-Fgik WsnG1 Nprtne coST Re
pot.-Messrs. Morrtson, Of Washington, an
nounce the afth volume OF wallsce's supreme
Court Report ready for delivery. This volume
contains great number Of important cases In
admiralty, commercial and every branch Of the
law Of special interest TO the practitioner, The
decisions OF the Supreme Court % rcrofted By
Mr.. Wallace arc highly spoken Of BY those prac-
ticing in the co.rt, Ind are in general demand by
the bar OF the country. Thefourth volume, also
comprising cases decided at the last term Of the
court, contains several Of the most important
constitutional cases ever before 1t.
The national Republican., 1867-12-23
Special Notices.

sS- Notice.-The adjourned meeting of
the PRoyIDENT AID SOCIETY OF the city Of
Washington, will be held in the COUNCIL
at IL o'clock m.
All citizens dcsIrous OF becoming members Of
the Society, are requested to be present. OF other
wise signify their wish by addfcssins a note to
the secretary.
BY order OF the President:
dec23-lt +. A. BOSWELL, Secretary.
sSChronic Catarrh, bronchitis, scrof-
uil, Liver and Eruptive Diseases. Dyspepsia,
&c.-These diseases have mover before been
cured, and only slightly palliated. They are al
which the medical faculty admit they have no
specific cure. These fatal diseasis, the parents
OF Consumption, have stood as the stigma OF
phys clans, and never can be cured save by the
sovereign rcmedials from plants, which alone
offer to the world, after devoting sixty years TO
the study Of plants. Every phase OF Scrofula Is
eradioated forever. Explanatory circular, one
stamp. WIN. r. PRINCE,
sec2o3tS Flushing, N. Y.
The national Republican., 1867-12-23
For Sale or Rent.

COR REYT-sEcOND STORY 'FRONT.' ROOM FOR
Il rent pvor 6tlnsmets' Z hai STORE ~ Pennsylya-
nis avenue. near Thlrteehth street. -. dei6N
IIoR sALE-A FIRST GLASS sDwELLIEG-H HOUSE,
Lot ~ ieet front BY ~ deep second loh Irym .h1
grounds when enlarged. . .
Pour lots In square No. SO, near the Navy hard
hpply 10 WIN. T, HOLIDAY,
deS-mwf . Iutelligencer BnlldlnE, 7ih street.
The national Republican., 1867-12-23

IT may seem an ambiguous phrase to say that
"our forms' present ahcslthful appearance after
they have "broken out all over" with new adj
vertiscments.
The national Republican., 1867-12-23

MIR. g. W. srAnbucx is sole proprietor of tn,
Cincinnati Daily Times, and worth halfa million
He commenced life poor.
The national Republican., 1867-12-23
LOCAL ITEM 8:

Is ORDER TO RuS orr our entire stock ~ -peys'
Cisthins, we shall offer them at the fcllowmsuesay
reduced priccsI f-tIr NJ L "a