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The national Republican., 1867-01-26
The Bank Of north America.

The New York EVentng Post gives the
following particulars Of an affair which has
produced great excitement in Wall street:
The following are the facts in the case, as
nearly as they can be learned About three
years ago broker came to this city from
Chicago, and started business under the firm
name Of A. j. Meyer & Co. The Office OF
this firm was at the corner Of Broad street
and Exchange Place. 1t opened an account
with the Bank Of North Carolina, having
been recommended by merchants in good
standing. The accounts were Of great mag
nitude, and the paper Of the firm had always
been made good. 1t is said that their bust
ness had reached the sum Of three millions Of
dollars week.
Yesterday application was made to the
paying teller TO certify some Of the checks OF
Meyer & %. but as the amount was large,
and there were no deposits Of the firm in the
bank, that officer declined to assume the re-
sponsibility In this emergency, Mr.. Vel
verton, tie president, was appealed to, and
that gentleman having the utmost confidence
that deposits would promptly be made to
meet the checks, he certified them.
Later in the day, when it became evident
that Meyer a. Co., would not meet their
obligations, the anxiety Of Mr. Yelverton
became very great The inquiries which
were made in regard TO the brokers only
tended to increase that anxiety. 1t was
said that Meyer had been ruined by ventures
in some Pennsylvania stocks while other
reports said he had been ruined by the fail
ure OF another firm.
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
The Burns Club Festival.

The one hundred and eighth anniversary
Of the birth Of ROBERT BURNs was celebrated
last evening by the Burns Club of Washing.
ton, at S. AMAN's restaurant, No. 5O7 Ninth
street. As the magnetic needle is true to
the pole, so is the heart of every true Scot
loyal to the memory OF tho immortal bard
given by Scotland to the world And as the
25th of January rolls around the true Scots
men in oil parts Of the earth will honor the
name of ROBERT BURNS.
Mr.. JAMES l.. CLEPHANE, President of the
Club, presided at the banquet, assisted by
Mr.. SAMUEL DOUGLASS, Vice President. The
dining hall was handsomely decorated with
flags and pictures, and among the eVergreens
that ornamented the chandeliers was en-.
twined AbbOtsford ivy, propogated from
that brought from WALTER Scorr's home to
WASHINGTON IRVING by one Of Burns he.
roines
The late hour at which the proceedings
closed prevents us from giving full report
Of the festival.
The national Republican., 1867-01-26

An INTERESTING LABEL SUr-RIcH FKsIAN
REVELATIONS LOOKED FoR.-A prominent
gentleman, who was looked up to by the
various Fenian organizations in Brooklyn as
one Of the grand organizers, has instituted
suit for libel against local journal, claim
ing the sum Of 1000 damages. The paper
Published the proceedings Of private meet
ing, at which committee reported that,
upon examining the books at the Fenian
headquarters, they found several bills which
had been presented and paid two or three
times for the same article. Although no
names were mentioned one OF the gentle.
men brought the action, which will be COM
menced in the Supreme Court tomorrow
Wednesday,
1t is believed that number of prominent
Fenians will no doubt be called on as wit
nesses in the case.-N. Y. Express.
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
The Columbia HospitaI.

A magnificent dinner was given on
Wednesday evening last, at Columbia Hos
pital, to the Senate and House Of Represent
atives Committees on the District Of Colum-
bia. The chair was occupied by the Rev.
DR.. GILLETTE; J. CHARLES HARP, Esq, acting
as vice president. Elegant speeches were
made by Senators MORRILL,, CREswEL, Po-
LAND, Hon. HORACE MAYNARD, Hon. JONI
A. KAssoN, Governor Orr, of South Caro-
lima, Rev. DR.. G. Ii. HALE, (who gave an in
teresting account of the progress Of the in
stitution,) Rev. DR., GURLEY, and others.
Amongst the company were Drs. NoRTH,
YOUNG, Howard, BURROWS, KIDwELL,
THOMPSON, MOSES KELLY, ESQ., GEORGE S.
GIDEON, Esq, and several Of our prominent
citizens and patrons Of the hospital The
table was graced by the presence Of ladies.
The public are greatly indebted to DR.. j. IL.
THOMPSON, to whose gratuitous labor and
skilful management the success of this benef-
cent institution is largely owing The dinner
at the hospital, which was provided by
WEIcKER, was very elegant and sump-
tuOus affair,
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
TINS sLntinR FantiXAI.

The third carnival at the Skating Park for this
season took place yesterday afternoon and last even
ing. About a thousand persons were present, rep.
'ontins the best society in Washington. Some
very GnO skaters from the Northern States were
present, but in trial Of skin Mr.. GEoR0E Ross,
Of Georgetown, proved to be the most expert skater
In graceful and rapid movements, and was awarded
the prize Of pair Of elegant skates by the COM
mittee Of arrangements Tho ladies present con
cuded not to enter the list for a pair Of skates.
We are glad that the skating season has been SO
prosperous, for there can be no more healthy sxsr-
else. The most beautiful and accomplished ladies
of the metropolis haVo given cOuntsnAnee TO the
sport, hence it has become popular and fashionable
a. well 10 healthy. o..
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
Anuseuents.

MISS MAGGIE MITCHELL makes her last up,
pearance tonight at the National, in the
fayorite play Of the pearl Of Savoy"
q. Ar Walls OPERA HOUSE this evening the
popular comedy of THE Fast Family" will
be produced for the last time, and those who
desire to see this admirable play must go to,
night
DlAT ODD FELLOWS HALL the Carnival
Minstrels" still hold forth to good audience.
MErzERorr HALL still continues to draw
full houses to witness the performances Of
the Berger and Peak Families.
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
. PRESIDENT JOHNSON AND THE
DEMOCRATIC PARTY"

The New York World has q significant
article upon the subject named above. The
President is charged in il with having neg
lected the opportunity that presented itself
for throwing himself into the arms OF the
late Democratic party. The World, in prov
ing its case, denies the accusation made by
the Tribune that Mr.. JOHNSON had resolved
70 break with the party that elected him al
most Immediately after his accession; and
while the World laments that when the radi-
Gals deserted the platform on which he was
nominated and elected, and which was ap-
proved and endorsed after his election, he did
not place himself at the lead Of the Demo
cratic party, it sets forth very clearly the
process by which the radicals have detached
themselves from the principles on which they
supported Mr.. JOHNSON. II says:
In the [Baltimorel Convention, Thaddeus
Stevens vigorously opposed the nomination
of Mr.. johnson, on the ground that, Tennes-
see having seeded, he had ceased to be q
citizen Of the United States. Mr.. Stevens
was oyerruled, and Mr. johnson nominated !;
the Convention thereby declaring that the
rebel States were still in the Union. Mr..
johnson himself understood his nomination
in that sense, and, in the speech he immedi-
atelv made in Nashville, he ut his accept
ance on that ground. A sentence or two
from the Nashville speech is worth quoting
"Next it said-if | may be permitted to
speak Of myself, not in the way Of vanity
but to illustrate a principle-'ITe wiH 90
into one of he rebellioue States and choose a
candidate for The Vice -Presdency.' Thus
the Union party declared its belief that The
rebeiliots States are SW an the Union, and
that their loyal citizens are shH citizens q
the United States"
Surely, then, Mr.. johnson has not re.
nounced the views Of the Convention by
which he was nominated. By taking him
from rebel State II indorsed his present pol
icy in advance. Least Of oil can the Repub-
licans maintain that he has deceived them.
he proclaimed to the country the sense in
which he understood his nomination, not only
in the Nashville speech, but more formally
in his letter OF acceptance, in which he re-
ferred to that speech as defining the grounds
on which his acceptance was based In the
same letter Of acceptance, falling in with the
idea on which he had been preferred to Mr..
Hamlin, he made direct appeal "to my old
friends Of the Democratic party proper, with
whom have so long and pleasantly been as.
sociated," trying to persuade them that they
would forsake no Democratic principle in
supporting the ticket. This recital Of well
known but partially forgotten facts explodes
the charge Of perfdy to the party by which
he was elected.
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
Fatal Railroad Collision.

RoUsE's PoISr, N. Y, Jan. 25.-A serious
collision between the express and mail
trains on the 0gdensburg and Lake Cham
plain railroad occurred this morning about
one mile from this place.
The engineer, William Davis, of the West
ern mail train was killed; Benjamin Pecor, a
fireman on the express train, had his ankle
crushed.
The following passengers were injured:
Mrs. Thos. p. Cantwell was seriously injured
in the face and head; Mrs. Mary Joseph, Of
West Alburg VT, was seriously cut in the
head; Edward Missile, of Stottesville, G. E.,
was seriously injured in the leg. Several
others, including George Barnum and Mayor
Forrest, and the State prison inspectors Of
New York, were more or less bruised.
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
RESULTS OF THE LATE FREEZE.
Heavy Snow Storm Westward.
FUNERAL OF GEN. JOHNSON.
EFFECTS OF THE MILITARY ORDER.
POLITICS IN BALTIMORE.
Chesapeake Bay n asea O, Ice.v

E-Po".O hrsy [" "FfSs VI bsts
FORTRESS MoSRoE, Jan. 25.-The revenue
cutter Northerner arrived this afternoon
from cruise in the Chesapeake bay. She
reports heavy ice far down the Rappahan-
mock river, the floating fields extending to
Wolf Top, making the navigation dangerous
for sailing vessels. A small oysterman and
q Baltimore schooner, the r. Q. Stanard, are
anchored at Stingery Point. They picked
up the Smiths Point Lght-ship, which had
been sent adrift by the ice, and was floating
around for three days She had been de-
serted by her crew. She is now anchored
here in Wicomico river. The ship Nancy, of
Windsor, Nova Scotia, arrived tonight from
Cadif with railroad iron for Baltimore.
The Baltimore mail steamers are still de-
tanned at both ends Of the route, the naviga-
ton Of the Chesapeake being considered i'm
possible in the present condition Of the ice.
Norfolk harbor is perfectly open. The
steamer Virginia, from Philadelphia for
Richmond, is ice bound, the James river not
being open, though somewhat breaking up.
Large fields came floating down to-day.
Numerous sailing vessels are detained at
Hampton Roads unable to get to Baltimore.
The brig Belle Of the Bay, from Whining
ton, N. O., with naval stores, has been or
dered to New York. The steamer Saratoga
has sailed for New York.
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
RECEPTIONS.
The Presidents Levees.

The Prestdeut's LevceS.
We are authorized to announce that The
President will hold his second public levee
this season on Thursday evening, the eth
Of February; and the third on Friday eve
ming, February 22-to commence each eve
ming at eight o'clock, and to close at eleven.
DRAwISa-Roox RECEPTIONS.
We are also authorized 70 announce that
The PREsIDESr's daughters, Mrs. PATTERSON
and Mrs SroyER, will be at home on Monday
afternoons.
CABINET RECEPTIONS.
The ladies Of Secretary BRowSIsG's family
will receive their friends on Wednesday after
moons. The residence Of the Secretary ol
the Interior Is on the east side Of Montgom
cry street, Georgetown Heights.
The ladies Of Secretary MoCUILooH's fam
lily will receive, as usual, on Wednesday af
ternoons. Residence BOG II street, between
Connecticut avenue and Seventeenth street.
Mrs. POSTMASTER GENERAL RANDALL will
receive on Wednesday afternoons, at No. 407
New York avenue.
SPEAKER coLFAx's RECEPTIONS.
Speaker CoLFAx's receptions will continue
every Thursday evening during the session,
from 81 to IL o'clock, p. m.
The receptions ofthe Speakers mother and
sister, Mrs and Miss MATHEWS, for ladies,
and gentlemen accompanying them, will con.
tinue every Wednesday afternoon from l
to 4 o'clock, p. m.
0ENERAL GRANTS RECEPTIONS.
Receptions will be held by Gen. GRANT and
lady on Wednesdays, the 23d instant and
9Th proximo, in the evening. AT home
every Saturday from to p. m.
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
Position Of the Kansas Senator'S
A.. "a Indiana DELEGATION. Ht. I'D.

LAwREScE KANSAS, Jan Ex-senator
Pomeroy in his speech at Topeka last night,
said the South must be reconstructed on the
basis Of loyalty by loyal men, after disfran-
chising the disloyal and leading rebels.
The confederacy had surrendered everything
through Lee and johnson. 1t had reserved
nothing and possessed nothing but what
Grant had given them in the terms Of the
surrender. rr
Senator Ross endorsed the sentiments Of
his colleague.
Col. Thomas Murphy left Kansas city to-
day, with sixty-six. delegates, representatives
Of thirteen tribes OF Kansas Indians, to make
treaties for the cession Of their land in this
State and the purchase Of new homes in the
Indian Territory west Of Arkansas.
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
FEVER HEAT-KEEP COOL.

The London Times is severely i'll with
fever. Its elaborate editorial of January 10
shows severe symptoms Of want Of knowl-
edge. There is no more danger Of "impeach-
ment" Of The President, or revolution" in
the United States, than there is that JEFFER'
SON DAVIS will be President and THAD. STE
VEINS Vice President of the United States
next month. Don't get excited, cousin,
Keep cool. We are only experimenting.
"This is great country"
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
Prize Fights.

NEw ORLEANS, Jan. pa fight has oc-
CURED between Bill Davis, of st. Louis, who
fought McCool three months ago, and VIM
Burnett, Of New Orleans, which ended in
victory for Davis in seven rounds. The fight
charged with selling the fight.
A second fight occurred between Duffy, of
st. Louis, and Peter Joice, Of New York.
After fourteen rounds Joice broke his thumb
and forefnger and threw up the sponge.
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
Funeral Of Gen. Johnson-Gen. Grff.
fms Order -1Brcat Excitement.

GALVESTON, Jan 25.--Great excitement
has been. occasioned by the Interference Of
Cen Griffin in the obsequies Of Gen. Albert
Sydney Johnson. The stores were all closed
and draped IN mourning General Grifiin
agreed 70 allow the body to be taken to the
Episcopal Church, and permitted the burial
service to be read on the following pledges
from Mayor Leonard: That there shall be
no music by bands no ringing or tolling Of
bells public or private demonstrations OF
any organized societies or associations in the
procession. The body should be conveyed
to the church on its arrival, and thence to
the point Of lis departure. All persons ap-
penring in the procession shall be invited,
and shall appear as members Of the family
or friends Of the deceased. The conditions
were refused, and the body remains in the
open air, where Il has been visited by crowds.
Business closed during the day.
The national Republican., 1867-01-26

Fox HUSrrSG.-This fayorite sport of old
Virginia is being revived in this part of the
State. A short time since Messrs. j, Il. and
John w. Russell, of CLARK county, John @.
Coe, Of Winchester, and Elias Purcell. Of
this county, had fox hunt. For two days
the party hunted in Clark, denning six foxes.
On the third day they hunted in Frederick,
capturing and scalping eight foxes. This
last is considered one OF the best days fox
hunting ever known in Virginia. Wnches-
ter Net0s,
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
Wendell Phillips Charges the Presi-
dent and the Supreme Court With
DisloyaIty.

BosroS, Jan. 25.-The. ladies' anti-slavery
subscription society held its thirty-third an
niversary last evening in Music Hall. The
attendance was not very large.
Wendell Phillips was among the speakers.
He said, among other things, that the North
must be kept up to the level Of devotion and
sacrifice which is manifested by the South.
II the people are permitted to come down to
the level where Henry Wilson stood, instead
Of being kept up where Boutwell, and Sumner
live, change OF Eve thousand votes will re-
elect Andrew johnson, and Seward is politi-
clan enough to get them. We must get
johnson out Of the way, not to punish him,
but because we need his place to work from.
President johnson, he said, is traitor, and
the Supreme Court poisoned with disloyalty.
The legislative branch of the Government
must absorb the Government and save il.
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
From Canada.

TORONTO, Jan. 25.-Barney Duncan was
convicted Of being engaged as Fenian con-
cerned in the invasion. Several others were
discharged, the evidence not being sufficient
to convict
DR.. Bethune was consecrated Coadjutor
Bishop Of this diocese to-day.
A heavy snow storm commenced at noon,
and continues, promising TO be the heaviest
yet.
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
From Texas.

GALVESTON, Jan. 25.-By order Of the Sec
retary of War Gen. Griffin assumed the
Office Of Assistant Commissioner of the
Freedmen's Bureau, relieving Gen Kiddoo.
Gen. Griffin forbids the contemplated
honors being paid the remains Of Gen. Al
bert s. johnson.
Capt. Lawton, of the brig Golden Light,
charged with perjury in falsely swearing to
his manifest, has been acquitted by the Uni
ted States Court ------ :. -----
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, Jan. 25.-A bill has passed
the House increasing the salary Of the State
judges. II had previously passed the Senate.
Col. L. A. Kuble made the opening argu-
ment in the Supreme Court in the case in
volving the constitutionality Of the franchise
law. The court will be occupied several
days with the case.
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
From Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 25.-The Chamber Of
Commerce this morning passed resolutions
adopting the central system regarding the
weight Of grain, and also changing the weight
of barrel Of -four from l96 to 200 pounds.
The above is to take effect on the Goth Of
September, instead Of March l, heretofore
agreed upon. A resolution was also passed
recommending other Boards to fix the change
for that date
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
BaItimore PoIitics-A Man Shot.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 25.-The conservative
mayoralty convention, after organizing to-
night, adjourned until tomorrow morning.
A young man, nineteen years Of age,
named VIM. Hixley, was shot aud fatally
wounded by policeman tonight. The rea-
son assigned was that he had failed TO halt
when ordered.
The Burns club had grand celebration
tonight.
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
Mexico.

NEw ORLEANS, Jan. 25.-It is reported
that there will soon be convention OF Re-
publican Generals in Mexico TO choose o
generalin-chier II is believed 0rtega will
be chosen. An officer OF 0rtega's staG has
arrived here. His destination is. said to be
Vera Cruz, bringing message from 0rtega
To Maximilian. ....-. ... :.
The 10th regiment United States colored
troops are here, en- route for Baltimore for
muster out a..
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
An Impeachment witness Sum
mOned 10 Washington.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 25.-Gov. Smith, OF Mon
tana is in this city.
Mr.. Walbridge, photographic reporter Of
the Democrat, has been summoned to WASH
ington to testify before the impeachment
committee as to the correctness OF his report
Of President Johnson's speech at the South
ern Hotel, in this city
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
A Western SNOW storm.

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 25.-A great snow storm,
extending oil over the State, commenced at
twelve o'clock last night. tits still showing
hard.
The Western railroads are mostly blocked
up from Cincinnati.
The national Republican., 1867-01-26

OUrsIDE will be found an interesting art-
ele from the Catholic Universe, in relation
the speech Of hr. LOAN charging The PREsI-
DENT with completely in the assassination of
Mr., LINCoLH
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
Fire in NIississippi.

MOBILE, Jan. pa destructive fire oc.
CURED at Shunbula Miss, on the night Of
the 23d. Eighteen business houses were
consumed, including three warehouses Of
Champroner & Sons, whose losses alone
amount to S45, 900.
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
Forgery.

BosroN, Jan. 24.-George L. Wood, who
has been operating on an extensive scale in
the confidence line in this city and vicinity,
was arrested yesterday for passing forged
check for $3.50 OH the Blackstone Bank. He
was at one time master Of ambulances in the
armV.
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
The New York Bank Fraud.

New York, Jan. 25.-There are no new
developments in the matter Of Meyer & Co.
and the Bank Of North America. A friend
Of Myer & Co., it is said, had made propo-
sition to compromise for $4,000, which was
rejected By the bank.
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
Heavy snow storm I'm Kansas,

JUNCTION Cry, KANSAS, Jan. 25.-The se-
verest snow storm that has occurred here for
FIVE years has been raging since 2 o'clock p.
m. yesterday. The snow Is two feet deep and
badly drifted. The Union Pacific railroad is
blocknded
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
neatrueIIYe Fire.

AUGUSTA, Jan. 23.-A private dispatch
says one hall of the aourishing town Of La
Grange, Ca, burned last night, including all
business houses
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
The Child Murderer ON Trial.

ROCHESTER,, Jan. 25.-Rev Joel Lindsey,
the man who whipped his child, three years
old, to death last June, in the town of Selby,
Orleans county, Is now undergoing trial
for manslaughter at Albion. There is great
excitement over the trial
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
Removal ofthe Capital Of Alabama.

New ORLEANS, Jan. 25.-The Times Mont
gomcry, Ala, special Of the oath says: The
House Judiciary Committee will submit to-
morrow bill for the removal of the capital
of the State from that city to Mobile. The
committee stood eleven for and two against
the measure.
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
The OId "AboIitiOn', Society.

BosroS, Jan. 25.-The Massachusetts, Anti
Slavery Society held its annual session TO-
day. The attendance was not large,
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
TO MEMBERS OF coNeREss.

NArfouAL RrpUbLIoAS delivered regularly and
promptly st their residence IN 'vroppU' BY order.
ing II through the Secretary Of the Senate, the
Clerk Of the House Of Representatives, or at the
ono. Of the RrPunLicAs, No. Sll Ninth street.
n.ar Pennsylyania avenue. -... ...
The national Republican., 1867-01-26

DoUBTED.-We learn that Gen. GRANT
doubts the report that he and Mrs. GRANT
pre going to Europe.
The national Republican., 1867-01-26

The entire strength of the army in Ireland
at present is "a, 700 officers and men. Last Janu.
ary the number was slightly greater.
The national Republican., 1867-01-26

ArThe Annual Meeting of the stockhold-
srs Of the WASHINGTON GAs.LIGHr COMPANY will
be held At the onies Of the Company, MONDAY Psb
ruary 1857 for the election Of Directors to
ing the ensuing year. ~
Polls open at l2 O'Clock, m, and close at O'Clock.
p. CHAs. b. BAILEY,
JA16-td geeretafy
The national Republican., 1867-01-26

81 Board of Trade.-Ths members OF the
Board Of Trade procure tickets to their frat AN
NUAL DINNER, to be given at the seaton House,
WEDNESDAY, soth instant. of y. b. Meouirs, treas
urer, or at the store Of Blanchard 4 Mohun.
A. R. SHEPHERD.
WIN. WALL,
JNo. r. KLvAHs,
ja26.4t Invitation Committee
The national Republican., 1867-01-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

&C. Board OF Trade-Direetors' MeetinE.-
Tho newly elected Directors Of the Board Of Trade will
meet at the Rooms on MONDAY EVENING, January
2s, 1867, at ~ o'clock. By order.
J. H. sEMMEs, President
N. BARDO, Secretary, Ia2d-n
The national Republican., 1867-01-26

60 The Gravpst Maladies OF Youth and
RARLT MANHOOD. Howard Association Rssays, on the
Physiology Of the PASSIONS and the Brors AbusesAnd
DlseAsef peculiar to the nt age Of man. with reports on
methods Of treatment employed In this Instiution
Sent In sealed letter envelopes free Of charge Address,
DR., j. sKILLIN HoU0HToN, Howard Association.
Philadslphia, Pa. jail SIN