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W. have Just received and opened for sale our
spring supply Of fresh GEN UINE GARDEN
SEEDS comp. iSing all the best, and many rare
varieties, and purchased from the celebrated
Grove :, Thorburn 81 Co., OF New York, m :
Landreth t. Son. Of Philadelphia. TO our farm
crs and gardeners wo guarantee satisfaction, as
to quality and prices.
We are also engaged in putting up, and will
have ready, in II few days, for inspection and
sale, a great variety Of Flower Seeds. in pupors
ut five cents each, or fifty cents PEI dozen, TO
which we especially invite the attention Of the
ladies. For very small sum beautiful FLOW
Err FED cun thus be obtained.
Thankful Ior the liberal patronage which We
received from the public in this line Of our trade
last year. we respectfully solicit renewal Of the
same during the i. esent season.
JANNEY x co.
feb 10 Druggists, li5, King street.
UuAkEE'S GARDEN SEEDS
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GARDEN SEEDS, put up in papers expressly
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We have on hand full assortment Of

Direct from VIM. A. Droun s. Co., one ofthe
most celebrated manufacturers in the country.
We have, also, the twelve-ribbed, in Silk and
Scotch Bingham, which are not as heavy as the
ordinary eight ribbed ones. We feel safe III re-
commanding these to our friends and the public.
feb PITT WILMER u SLAIMA KER.
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FLOUR-Family and Extra Flour BY the
II BARREL sack or pound, for sale by
II. W. LOOMS,
mn % No. 204, King street.
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l. Bakers Peoples Luxury and other
Brands choice Tobacco, received and for saleby
NH l. j. @. MILBURN.
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CHESAPEAKE SUGAR AND SYRUP
~ 26 bbls. B Sugar; 25bbls Syrup from Ches-
apeake Refinery, Just received and for sale by
ap9-1W HOOE & .WEDDERRURN
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MAINE POTATOES 500 bushels jackson
Nl White and Carter Potatoes, prime; 81
bushels prime Sweet Potatoe Slips; also, a very
fine stock Of GROCERIES, which we offer to
the trade at very low prices.
blackjack q CO.,
ap 9-eo3t BlacRlocks Wharf
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4 Goldfish, No. l, Mackarel, Shad, Lab
Fador and Scotch Herring for sale by
msr22-tf r. w. LOOMIS.
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sVHE GREAT roMATO.-Msupass' Sup,

Having engaged the services Of a first class
FINE CAKE, PIE, BREAD AND BISCUIT
BAKER, PLAIN, POUND AND FRUIT
CAKE, OR ORNAMENTED would respect
ully solicit call from the public before pur-
chasing elsewhere Pound, Fruit and Orna-
Enented Cakes made to order
JAMES II. SIMPSON,
ap 4-tf No 8, South Fairfax st.
The national Republican., 1867-02-23
RECEPTIONS.
The Presidents Levees.

We are authorized to announce that The
PRKsIpENr will hold his second public levee
tbis season on Thursday evening, the 7th
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.
DRAwNG-RooN RECEPTIONS.
We are also authorized to announce that
The PREsrDKSr's daughters, Mrs. PATTERSON
and Mrs. SrovKR, will be at home on Monday
afternoons.
CABINET RECEPTIONS.
The ladies Of Secretary BRowSISo's family
will receive their friends on Wednesday after
moons. The residence Of the Secretary Of
the Interior is on the east side Of Montgom-
cry street, Georgetown Heights.
The ladies Of Secretary MoCuLLooH's fam
lily will receive, as usual, on Wednesday af
ternoons. Residence 306 II street, between
Connecticut avenue and Seventeenth street
Mrs. Postmaster GENERAL RANDALL will
receive on Wednesday afternoons, at No. 40I
New York avenue.
SPEAKER coLFAx's RECEPTIONS.
The receptions Of the Speakers mother ant
sister, Mrs. and Miss MATHEWS, for ladies
and gentlemen accompanying them, will con
tinue every Wednesday afternoon from
to 4 o'clock, p. IN.
The national Republican., 1867-02-23

CAPTURED AND ABANDONED PROPERTY IN
THE SoUTH.-An official report to Congress,
by the Secretary Of the Treasury, shows that
the gross proceeds of the sales of captured
cotton amounted to nearly S29, ,5OO,O0O and
the gross proceeds of the sale of miscellanc.
GUS property 81, s55Gl; the amount of rents
of abandoned property is nearly S5OOOOO;
other receipts $2 ,306 900; making the total
receipts $34 O53,O0O. The total disbursc-
ments were $9,3lO,7S7, making a net profit
to the United States Of nearly S25, 100000.
The receipts in coin were $6,63O,000 and the
remainder in currency. In most of the agen-
cies the property collected was principally
shipped to Simeon Draper, cotton agent at
New York, for sale. The number Of bales
of cotton collected as abandoned was IL, $50,
and the number Of bales released, 1907. The
number Of bales Of cotton sold was 9,273;
number Of bales collected as captured,
l5l S45
The national Republican., 1867-02-23
Mexico.

NEw ORLEANS, Feb. 2l.-Late dates from
the interior of Mexico report that Corona
has issued decree ordering oil persons who
have taken part with the Empire to leave
Jalisco in five days.
Guadalajara papers of the 23d of January
say the lmperialsts still hold Guanaiuato
and that vicinity. Morelia is in possession Of
the Liberals.
Berriozabal has completed the organiza
ton of the National Guard at Matamoras,
consisting of one thousand men, commanded
by competent officers and well armed and
equipped.
Escobedo informs Berriozabal that he will
Immediately place at his disposal two thou.
sand men, to be employed in preserving order
in the State Of Tamaulipas. COrtinas is at
Guerrero with u small force.
MaXimian has issued another proclama-
ton, cOndemning, in the strongest language,
the occupation Of Matamoras by Gen. Sedg.
wick.
Both the French and Mexican flags wave
over the custOm.house at Vera Cruz.
The Liberals are camped II miles from
Vera Cruz
The national Republican., 1867-02-23
OF THE INTERIOR,
IL UNITED STATES PATENT oPYICH,

WAsHISGToS, February 10, 1857
On the petition Of George N Reod and Porcs L. Tuttle
Of the estate Of Joseph H. Tuttls de-
ceased, Of Geneva y praying for the extension OF
patent granted to tho said Joseph H. Tute the 2ls day
Of June, 1885, for improvement In Saws for seven
years from the expiration Of said patent which takes
place the 2lst day Of June, ls67i
It Is ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent oneo on MONDAY, the Sd day Of June
next ut l2 clock and all persous arc notified to
appear aud show cause, II any they have, why said
petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required to ne In
the Patent ooe their objections specially set forth In
writing at least oenty days before the day Of hearing
all testimony hled by either party, to be used at the
said hearing must be takSn and transmitted In accord
with the rules Of the ofhes which will be fur
nishsd on application.
Dispositions and other papers, relied upon as tas-
mony, be hlsd In the once ttotnty days before the
day Of hearing the arguments, any within ten days
after hling the testimony. ,
Ordered also, that this notice be Published In the
Int llgs,csr and the REPUBLICAN,, Washington G.,
aud In tho Geneva Gazette. deneva, New York,
once a week for three successive weeksi the hrst Of
said publications to be at least sixty days previous to
the day OF hearing. T. y. Thkhhkh,
PB-Edilors Of the above papers will please copy,
and send their bills to the Patent ohee with pAps
containing this notice fs23'w2w
The national Republican., 1867-02-23
THE IRON-CLAD FLEET ALL "AT
SEA-

Yesterday the House Of Representatives
gave the iron-clad contracts liberty to apply
to the next Congress for "relief" 1t was a
sad sight to behold the vast and handsome
lobby, consisting Of some Of the FIRST men"
of New York, Boston and Philadelphia on
the floor Of the House and in the ante-rooms,
and some Of the most accomplished and
beautiful ladies in the galleries, when the
vote was taken. Each one Of them smote
DELAEo with curses. His speech, showing
up the injustice of the demands Of the con.
tractors, forbid the passage Of the measure.
The iron-clad feet is again at sea, without
compass or helm. The crew, so hopeful
yesterday morning of reaching q safe and
profitable haven, have abandoned each ship
and they are left to founder.
The national Republican., 1867-02-23
TERRIBLE FLOOD IN THE WEST
Steamers Running on the Prairies.
From Europe.

BERLIN, Feb. 2l.-Count Won Bismarck
has again been, from too close attention to
his official duties, prostrated by sickness.
Doubts are entertained Of his recovery.
LONDON, Feb. 2l.-.It is now stated that
Stephens, Chief Organizer of the Irish Re-
public, is not and has not been, in Ireland.
1t is reported he has recently been seen in
Paris.
The national troops are posted at various
places in Kerry and Cork counties, in such
numbers as to efectually prevent any out
break.
VIENNA, Feb. 2l.-The restoration of the
constitution Of ls4s to Hungary by the EN-
peror Francis Joseph has had the effect to
remove the troubles heretofore existing in
that country. The people are now quiet and
contented.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 2l.-The steamer Kappa
hammock was sold at auction to-day by Mr..
Dudley, the American Consul, for the sum
Of G5,200 sterling.
LONDON, Feb 81 - Evening. - Consols
closed at 9l for money; Five-twenties, "A;
Illinois Central, ex-dividend, 70; Erie, 37..
LIVERPOOL, Feb. -Evening.-Cotton
still shows declining tendency, and closed
dull at the following quotations: Middling
Uplands, l3Id.; Middling Orleans laid;
sales of the day, 10000 bales. Mixed West.
ern corn, 38a95 per quarter. American lard
is advancing, and closed at Sis per cwt.
Ashes, 35s. for pots. Petroleum unchanged,
Is. Cd. for refined Pennsylvania and Canada
white
The repairs on the steamship Great East
ern having been completed, she was success.
fully launched to-day from the gridiron at
Birkenhead, opposite this city.
| LONDON, Feb. 2l.-The Sultan of Turkey
has officially informed the leading powers o.
Europe that he has decided to call together
an assembly Of the representatives of oil the
different religious creeds in the Ottoman
Empire for the purpose of celebrating upor
and adopting measures for the more efIectua
execution Of the provisions of the irman o
1856.
HAvRE, Feb. 2l.-A dispatch from Bres
announces the arrival Of the steamship Eu
rope, Captain Lemwire, which left New Yorl
on the 9th instant.
LONDONDERRY, Feb. al The steamship
Damascus, which left Portland, Maine, oil
the 9th instant, arrived here this morning
and subsequently left for Liverpool
LONDON, Feb. 2l.-The English Govern
ment announces that it will treat alien
in the act ofrebellion as pirates.
FRASKroRr, Feb. 81, evening. g.-U s. bonds
ut
PARIS, Feb. q, evcning.-American bonds
s2s.
LIVERPOOL, Feb 22.-The ship Southamp
ton, reported ashore on the Irish coast, go
of damaged. She was towed into Belfas
with four feet of water in her hold.
The cotton market is dull, with sales o
1000 bales at a decline oftd. Middlng Up
lands, l33d.
LONDON, Feb. 22.-Consols, 9Oi; Erie, 37t
Illinois Central, 77t; Bonds, 734.
The national Republican., 1867-02-23
The ROYAL spanisn Quarrel.

The cable dispatches announced that the
King Consort Of Spain had been exiled, and
now we have the cause Of this strange action
by steamer. Itappears that DoS FRANCISCO,
the King Consort Of Spain, has taken great
fancy to certain tenor Of the opera at Mad
rid, and has made vehement efforts to get
him created duke and grandee Of Spain. At
the last Council OF State the matter was
brought forward for the third time, when the
Ministry perenptorily refused to comply
with the wish Of DoS Francisco, and the
Queen showed by her silence that she fully
agreed with their decision.
On this the King Consort broke out into
the most violent rage, and "apostrophsed in
the most offensive terms" the characters Of
Marshal NARvAEz, Senor MARFoRr, the civil
Government Of Madrid, and another Minis
ter, accusing them Of the grossest public and
private immortality. The Ministers retail
ated, and the Queen sat by unmoved while
the character Of her husband was torn to
tatters. The end of the matter was that he
was ordered to retire to the Castle OF Prado,
there to remain under arrest for the present,
while his protege and intimate friend was
marched off to the frontier by file Of gen
d'armes.
This is the shape which Impeachment
takes in the Spanish Court, the ulterior de
sign being to put somebody else on the throne
The national Republican., 1867-02-23

the Treasury was compelled to retain officers In
whom he had no confidence.
Mr. Allison said he wanted to be understood as
saying that men had been employed 10 transact
business for which the Secretary was responsible.
These men were retained still In Office.
Mr.. Conklipg said he proposed for one, to hold
the Secretary responsible, but all he had to say In
addition was that II the Secretary Of the Treasury
held an Office in which his subordnatos were ap.
pointed and retained without his consent, II was
degrading To his manhood.
Mr.. Wilson Of Iowa, Mr.. Hill Of Ind, and Mr.
0Neil Of Pa stated that in their several districts
good men had been displaced to give place to poll.
ticians, solely because they were politicians.
Mr.. Allison's amendment was agreed TO.
Mr. Mckee Of Ky, moved TO strike out the
whole Of section twenty one, which requires each
dstiller TO have place for the storage Of bonded
spirits Of his own manufacture only Not agreed To-.
Tho reading Of the bill was completed In haste,
and the House adjourned at 11:l5.
The national Republican., 1867-02-23
Washington's Birthday.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 22.-The day is OBJ
served as a holiday by the banks and courts.
Public and private buildings display flags
A formal presentation Of lIancoCk's chair
and table, used in writing the Declaration Of
Independence, was made to Lewis w. Hall,
Speaker of the State Senate, in Independence
Hall.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 22.-The day is observed
as II holiday. Business is generally suspended
in the banks and courts. No public demon,
stration Flags are flying from public build
ings. Weather delightful.
The national Republican., 1867-02-23
THE RECEPTION AT THE EXEC
UTIVE MANSION - IMMENSE
CROWDS OF VISITORS TO THE
PRESIDENT.

Last evening the White House presented
another Of those scenes which have made the
Administration OF President JOHNSON re-
markable for popular ovations. The crowd
ing and crushing of the multitude of ladies
and gentlemen while struggling for admis-
sion to the inner doors was SO forcible that a
large amount of physical endurance was
requisite to enable one to succeed in the
effort. After having disposed Of your hat
and coax, if you did not have to carry
them,) you joined the advancing throng, and
when once la tho press there was no escape.
During the iervor OF the excitement the
amount of pressure to The square inch was
Cutiicicnt to have struck a coin from any of
the dies in the Philadelphia mint.
The policemen at the inner door con-
tinualy commanded the crowd to "keep
back" hut il was like CANUTEs mandate to
the oceaH. They surged in, the foremost
being pressed forward irresistibly by the
hindmost; and US they entered the Blue
Room and presented themselves to The
President they were generally gasping for
breath and in state Of the most proiuse
perspiration. The Blue Room was filed
with an assembly Of distinguished persons,
but the general throng was glad to pass on
to the East Room, which was cooled by the
open windows, and where the promenaders
could enjoy a breathing spell before making
their exit, which, until late in the evening
was quite difficult matter 1t was votet
unanimously, that If President JOHNSON re-
mains in Office the Executive Mansion must
be greatly enlarged.
1t was ptiable to see the ladies in their
rich and elaborate apparel in the current
that wound its way slowly to the reception
room, looking like fresh and beautiful lilies
or daisies who when they had passed through
the press came forth like crushed and blightet
flowers. The Marine Band, with its excel
lent music, sounded to the charge ever ant
anon, and the advance was kept up will
spirit until the latest reception hour.
Mr.. JOHNSON was us calm and selEpos
sessed as usual, and received the multitud
as they filed past with dignity.
Mrs. JOHNSON appeared, for the secon
time this season, and, assisted by her daugh
ters, Mrs. PATTERSON and Mrs STovER, re
ceived the company with n simple grace tina
won their hearts.
The display Of rich female costumes illus
trated oil the various fashions Of the day, ant
many of them were remarkably elegant
Most of the members of the Cabinet wer,
present, and nearly all of the foreign LegO
tions were represented. Several Senator
and their ladies were present, notwithstand
ing Senatorial party was going on else
where. Although the House was in session
large number Of Representatives were oh
served threading their way through tn
throng,
There was quite sprinkling of uniform
of the army and navy in the assemblagC
many officers of high rank being present.
The crowding and squeezing, and all tn
necessary inconvenience of the occasion
were borne with the utmost good nature b
the entire party, and there seemed to be n
disposition on the part of anybody to in
peach" The president, or any other man
The national Republican., 1867-02-23

The Princess ALExANDRA.-Ye Yesterday
afternoon cable dispatch, costing $50 at
least, announced that the Princess Alexan-
dra had an attack of rheumatism. A later
dispatch showed that the telegraphic diagno.
sis was incorrect, and at cost Of about the
same amount, we are informed that the
royal line Of England has received further
extension. The phrase "cable rheumatics"
as new term in medical science may soon
become popular.-M Y. Commercial Ad-
Vertlser.
The national Republican., 1867-02-23

ss- Mrs. NJ. q. Brown, Metaphysical Ply
sean Of 81 Bond street New York. and 4lo Arch strost
Philadelphia, will arrive at the Clarendon HOTEL
Washington, Saturday morning, the Esd instant for
the purpose Of introducing her Discovery
which Is positive cure for Deafness; Noises in the
Head Discharges from the Esr; Catarrh Rhsumstism
Blindness and Diseased Eyes Of every description &o,
&c. Tho Metaphysical Discovery passes into ths Eyes,
Bars and Scalp By absorption, aud s the only prspara
on offered to the world which destroys the root
Of disease Let all the AIotsd and sec hsr " her
Rooms where hundreds Of bona ds certificates be
seen. fv23-n
The national Republican., 1867-02-23
81 Missionary Anniversary OF the Ham,

81 Missionary Anniversary OF the Ham,
line NJ Z. Church. Ninth aud streets, ToMoR-
ROW, Sunday February %.
Sermon at II o'clock, a. m by Rev. Samuel Dickin-
son. Of California. AMER which the usual collection
will bo taken.
In the evening platform meeting will be held at 7h
o'clock, at which Brig. Gen. James A. Ekin, United
States army, will preside.
Amer prayer by the Pastor, and an anthem By the
Choir addresses will be delivered by Hon. Hiram Price,
NJ c., Of Iowa. Col L. c. Eaton, Of Pa and Rev. Sam.
uel Dickinson, Of California.
The collections for Missionary purposes will then be
continued. fs23
The national Republican., 1867-02-23
Wallis New ODera House.

This evening, Mr.. MErKIFF's benefit will
draw crowd to Walls Opera House, as the
public have manifested much interest in the
fine bill Of performers announced. Mr.
FRANK LAwLoR will give his thrilling recita
tion OF Shamus OBrien.
The national Republican., 1867-02-23
HOuse-TOps Visible in the wabash
Valley.

VNcENNEs, IND, Feb. 22.-rhe Wabash is
higher than ever known before, and it is re
ported that steamboats, are running over the
prairie on the Illinois side. The tops Of the
houses are barely visible, and the fences are
all gone.
The national Republican., 1867-02-23
National Theatre.

This evening has been set apart at the
National for I he benefit of Mr.. ABNER s..
BRADY, the famous professor of physical
training. Mrs. EMILY JORDAN, the favorite
actress, will appear among those who have
volunteered on the occasion, and the athletes
trained to muscular feats in Brady's Gym
nasium will give a variety of interesting per-
formances.
The national Republican., 1867-02-23
THE MILITARY RECONsTRUC.
TION BILL.

The bill providing for the establishment Of
military despotism over ten States Of the
American Union, "and for other purposes"
touching the next Presidential election, (see
sHELLABARoER's amendment) reached TIE
President after four o'clock, p. m, yesterday
This fact will probably be sufficient answer
to the numerous inquiries, made yesterday,
why he had not vetoed IT, A bill Of such
magnitude and Importance requires the most
careful consideration, and there can be no
doubt that II will receive such attention from
The President, notwithstanding the imme-
date pressure Of public business upon him.
The national Republican., 1867-02-23
or Department of Metro politan Police, 1
0PFIcE or suPkRINTENDEkr,
No q IouiaianA avenua-

wAsHISGroS. D. C., February 20, 1897.
The following Is published for the information Of
those whom II may concern:
The Board OF Police at Its meeting held the l4th
instant directed the Major aud Superintendent Of Po-
lice to request the propstors Of places in Georgetown
where Intoxicating liquors retaed TO close their
bar.rooms during the entire day and evening Of Mon
day next in order that to the usual excitement Of an
election day may not be added that caused by indul-
genee In spirituous liquors.
Policemen on duty in Georgetown on that day will
report all places that do not comply with this request
to Lieutenant Eser Third Precinct in order that the
Board Of Police may take such future action with ref
orenee thereto as may be deemed proper
A. c. RICHARDS,
The national Republican., 1867-02-23
Treasures Arriving from the Pacific
Coast.

NEw YoRK, Feb. 22.-Thc steamer Rising
Star has arrived from Aspinwall, bringing
$96l 900. Hon. James w. Nye arrived in
her.
Tho Java, from Liverpool, is now coming
up the bay.
The national Republican., 1867-02-23
Fearful Accident.

PORTLAND, Me-, Feb. 2l.-Dana Brigham,
of Saccarappa, was killed yesterday, by fall
ing upon circular saw which split his head
in twain,
The national Republican., 1867-02-23
VVnshiupton's Birthday.

The aag Of the Union aoated proudly from
all the public buildings in the city yesterday,
in honor OF the birth Of WAsHR0ToN.
The national Republican., 1867-02-23
CCALEs! sCALEs!! SCALES II!
PLATFORM AND COUNTER SCALES,

Having taken tho Agency for the BUFFALO SCALE
WORKS am prepared to sell ALL KINDS OF PLAT
FORM AND COUNTER SCALES ten per cent. cheaper
than any other scales In the market
All Scales warranted accurate and Of the very best
material. SAMUEL Y. SAVAGE,
S24 D street, between TeAth and Eleventh streets,
fel4-lm Que Door West Of Tenth,