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The national Republican., 1867-01-31

A LUCKY MANA Beaver pa. exchange
has the following: "Mr. John Britain, Of
Fallston, in this county, who emigrated to
that place several years ago from the Lack
awanha district, has been suddenly overtaken
by good fortune. Many years ago he pur-
chased q tract Of several hundred acres Of
mountainous 10 md in the Lackawanna country
for a mere triHe, which he abandoned as
worthless when he came to this county. He
had small furniture shop in New Brighton,
and is surrounded by large family-his
chief wealth until few days since, when he
found himself the commander OF moneyed
fortune. His Lackawanna mountains, CON
tanning an eightfeet vein Of anthracite coal,
have butted up against railroad, and fell
under the eyes Of company of capitalists.
Mr.. Britain was hunted up by the said cap
italists, and offered $4,000 for his noun
tains, or "a year and a royalty on the coal,
which it is estimated will amount to some
thing like about $4,000 per annum. Our
poor neighbor of yesterday has accepted the
latter proposition, and is to-day one of the
moneyed men Of the county"
The national Republican., 1867-01-31
Convention Of the Dry Nurses of
NLOYalty."

Columns, O., Jan. 3O.-The State Con-
vcntion Of the Grand Army of the Republic
met here today and was well attended. The
following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That we endorse the resolution
expressive of the principles and purposes Of
the Grand Army Of the Republic, adopted
by its recent national convention held at In
dianapolis.
Resolved That the Grand Army of the
Republic is not organized to make nomina-
tions for office, nor as mere sect combina-
ton to further the ambition of political as
pirants, but its purpose is to promote the
cause Of active loyalty, and to advance by
all legitimate and proper influence the gen.
eral welfare and interests of the soldiers
lately in the United States army, and to Sc.
cure the attainment Of these ends we invite
the cooperation and support of oil patriotic
and liberal minded citizens
The national Republican., 1867-01-31
Tho Hard Times.

The New York correspondent Of the Bos-
ton Journal writes thus:
"All kinds Of business is dull Young
men are pouring by hundreds into New York
for employment, only to swell the ranks Of
the thousands who have nothing to do. Dis
charges from stores, factories, and ware.
houses are taking place every day. II bears
especially hard on laboring people, on me.
chnnics, the better class Of workmen, sewing
women and girls, who Just live under the
best Of circumstances. Heartrending in.
stances Of suffering and want are detailed
daily. Those who make their rounds among
the homes Of the lowly recite touching cases
Of want among the honest poor, who would
be glad to earn living II they could"
The national Republican., 1867-01-31
From Boston.

BosroS, Jan. 3O.-A special meeting of the
Department of Trade and Finance of the
American Social Science Association was
held at the Board of Trade rooms at 10 O.
m, continuing throughout the day. The
meeting was called for the purpose Of listen
ing to the views Of prominent members Of
the association upon subjects of great inter
est relating to the commercial and industrial
interests OF the country.
Papers were read by Prof A. l.. Perry,
Hamilton A. Hill and Joseph s. Fay on
steam navigation, collection oil revenue and
other subjects. ....
BosroN, Jan. 30.-The total amount thus
far received by the committee appointed to
receive subscriptions in aid Of the Cretans,
is about $4,000. W. .ro
The national Republican., 1867-01-31
The American Colony in Palestine


Yesterday the Vice President laid before
the Senate communication from the Pres
ident of the United States, transmitting q
copy Of the correspondence relative ITO al
legged recent immigration Of citizens Of the
United States to the dominions Of the Sub
lime Porte for the purpose Of settling and
acquiring landed property there" which
opens with q communication from Mr.. Beau
boucher, Consul at Jerusalem, to Mr.. Sew
ard, advising him Of the arrival at Jaffa, on
September %, 1866, Of a colony Of Ameri-
cans from Maine, whose debarkation took
place without any interference from the au-
thorities Of the local government October
20 the consul transmitted the names Of one
hundred and sixty Americans forming the
colony intending to make permanent set
tlement. November 81 Mr.. Morris, Ameri-
can Minister at Constantinople, transmits
note Of His Royal Highness Ali Pacha rela-
tive to the colony, and states that to an ap.
plication Of Senator Morrill, and Rev. Mr..
Adams on behalf Of the colony for grant Of
land for the use OF the latter negative an.
swer from the Minister OF Foreign Affairs
colony from the United States; the note Of
thO AhAAotNi VI iOiSiBh hhohb hOtihVo MI
Morris that the Imperial Government cannot
consent to the establishment Of the colony
in Palestine.
On December I'd Mr.. Beauboucher writes
that the families forming the colony are in q
frightful state Of misery, and that he was
about to proceed upon IN inquest at Joffa,
numerous complaints having been made by
the families against Mr.. Adams, the pro-
moter. December 7, Mr.. Adams sends to
Mr.. Seward q petition presented to the
American Consul at Jerusalem, praying for
the removal of Mr.. Lowenthal, Vice Consul
at Joffa, for reasons gwen in the paper pre-
sented, and the appointment Of Mark Went
worth. December IL, Mr.. Morris encloses
statement of the condition Of the colony, and
stating that he had suggested the sale Of
their effects to defray the parties back to the
United States. January IA, Mr.. Seward
writes to Mr.. Morris that the condition Of the
unhappy people is indeed pitiable, and de-
mand our sympathy, but that there is no
law authorizing the Consul at Jofia to ex-
tend to them, on behalf of the Government
Of the United States the pecuniary relief for
which they have applied to him.
The national Republican., 1867-01-31
Pennsylyanfa Leri.Iature.

PHIApELPH1A, Jan. 30.-In the Pennsyl.
vania Legislature the following resolution
was introduced:
Resolved, That the House Of Representa-.
tives Of Pennsylvania acknowledge with
gratitude the course Of Andrew johnson,
President Of the United States, in discour.
aging every attempt, whether by the radicals
at the North or the secessionists at the South,
to overthrow the liberties Of the people and
the Constitution Of the nation, and that his
firm and judicious exercise Of the veto power
and his faithful adherence to the true princi.
pies Of republican governments mark him
alike as statesman and patriot
The resolution was opposed on the Repub.
lican side, and was finally indefinitely post.
poned by vote of 81 (Rep.) to 80 (Dem.)
The national Republican., 1867-01-31

The ticket $500, which drew the Opera
House yesterday, was purchased atSt. Louis
by A. II. Lee, Of Prairie du Rocher, Ran
dolph county, Illinois, and he is probably the
lucky holder Of the same. The second and
third prizes-paintings-were drawn by tick
cts that were among the twenty or thirty
thousand that were unsold.
The national Republican., 1867-01-31
New York Items.

New YoRK, Jan. 3O.-A fire tonight at 53G
Broadway, destroyed property valued at $685..
900. The losers are Leopold Wagner, and
Leopold Swishemer, dealers in caps and furs,
and Brandegee & Thomas, restaurant keep.
ers. They are oil fully insured.
Wagner's book keeper has been arrested
on suspicion of firing the premises.
George Calvert, Of @. @. Parks & Co.,
bankers, who decamped in October last, with
$40 900 of their money, has been discovered
in Montreal, and $4,000 Of the money re-
covered
The national Republican., 1867-01-31
Serious Trouble with the south
Carolina Freedmen - A Negro
Killed by a bureau Omeer.

nhhto W ~ RnHG"u VAMtsEs
SAVANNAH, Jan. 30.-More trouble has
occurred on the Oheves plantation in South
Carolina. The negroes will not leave the
place, and still refuse 10 contract for this
year. A collision took place this morning,
in which Lieut.. Lemon, Of the Freedmen's
Bureau, was shot in the left arm. He re-
turned the FIRE, and killed the negro. Capt
Brandt is reported as being held as priso-
ner by the negroes.
Col. Sibley has proceeded to the scene Of
action with 70 men, and rumors Of an en-
gagement are prevalent. The surgeon Of
the Sixteenth infantry has been sent over.
SECOND DISPATCH.
SAVANNAH, Jan. 30.-Col. Libbey has re.
turned, and reports all quiet now, but deemed
i necessary to leave heavy guard to retain
The whole trouble is laid TO q colored
lawyer named Bradley, from Boston, who
makes boast that he would like to see
blood shed, and promises the negroes that II
they will resist the United States forces at
the point Of the bayonet, the land will be
theirs. . ..r.. ..... p.
The burning ofthe steamer Gen1 Shepley
Is attributed to the same source.
There is general feeling Of insubordina-
tion among the negroes in this district
The national Republican., 1867-01-31
RECEPTIONS.
Tho Presidents Leyees.


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
pRAwINo-Roox RECEPTIONS. a.
We are also authorized to announce that
The PRrHDESr's daughters, Mrs. PATTERSON
and Mrs. SrovER, will be at home on Monday
afternoons.
CABINET RECEPTIONS.
The ladies Of Secretary BRowsrSe'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 McCurLooH's fam
ily will receive, as usual, on Wednesday az
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 CoLFAIs receptions will continue
every Thursday evening during the session,
from 81 to IL o'clock, p. IN. #.
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.
GENERAL GRANTS RECEPTIONS.
Receptions will be held by Gen. GRANT and
lady on Wednesday, the 9th proximo, in the
evening. At home every Saturday from 2
The national Republican., 1867-01-31
DAN RICE RENTED. I'M settlement Of n,

DAN RICE RENTED, in settlement Of an
account with Newspaper out West, q three dol
lar bill, which was returned endorsed, "This note
Is countsrfsiti please send another" It was two
months before Dan replied, whom he spOlogiIsd for
the delay, saying that he had been unable until
now to get another counterfeit three.dollar bin,"
but he hoped the ono he now enclosed would suit,
protesting, at the same time his inability to dir
cover what the objection was to tho other, which
he thought as good q counterfeit as he eysr SAW
The national Republican., 1867-01-31
Fenians TO be Hanged.

TORONTO, Jan. 30.-The Fenians recently
found guilty were to-day sentenced to be
hanged on March 5. The majority heard
the sentence without apparent emotion.
Several denied being Fenians, and stated
that the testimony given against them was
false. 80. .' ~.
The names of the condemned are Patrick
Norton, F. II. Macinell Patrick 0'Neil, Jas.
Buck, Daniel Quinn, p Sedwith, John 9,
Connor, John Ragan. Owen Kennedy, and
John Gallagher.
The national Republican., 1867-01-31

The dramatic critic Of Wakes Spirit Of
the Tina says Of Ira Aldridgo, the celebrated col
Ored actor: "His wife Is q Swedish baroness, and
his residence Is splendid mansion In the suburbs
Of London, near the Crystal Palace, and he owns
not only tho house which ho occupies bat I'VE
villas Of equal proportions. There Is not alive
more Suoosssful man than ohsvalisr Ira Aidridgs,
K. s., thirty years ago wallack's bodyseryant!r
The national Republican., 1867-01-31

A NEW FASHION for grande toilette has
been introduced into Paris In the looping up Of
skirts, which are trimmed with large rsvos bound
with silk Of different hue from the robe, and
fastened at the back with bow and gimp button.
The rsr~s are usually Of white silk, embroidered
with chenille Of the color Of the upper skirt while
the under one Is generally cut with train, giving
:. fine and picturesque effect TO evening costume.
To tall and slender women this mode Is peculiarly
becoming
The national Republican., 1867-01-31
From Canada.

TORONTO, Jan. 29.-1he Fenian trials were
continued to-day.
John Grace was placed in the dock. He
claimed to be an American, and was allowed
a jury composed half Of Americans, who re.
turned q verdict Of not guilty.
John Cooney was next tried. The crown
counsel stated that he was not satisfied that
the witnesses could identify the prisoner, and
therefore he would offer no evidence. The
jury was directed to acquit the prisoner,
which was done.
The national Republican., 1867-01-31
From the West Indies.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 30.-Havana advices
to the 26th inst, have been received.
The gunboat Winooski, and the revenue
cutter Hugh McCulloch, are still in the
harbor
Don Luis Arrayo, Maximilian's minister
arrived here en- route for the United States
on an important mission. Monetary mat
ters are improving.
Stewards mission is involved in mystery.
The report that the bay Of Samana has been
bargained for is revived
The national Republican., 1867-01-31
THE RECEPTIONS YESTERDAY
AFTERNOON.

The Wednesday afternoon receptions at
the residence ofsecretary McCuLtocH, Of the
Treasury; Secretary BRowSNo, Of the Int
rior Department, and Mr.. Speaker CoLrA1,
Of the House Of Representatives, were sew.
orally attended by throngs Of our most dis
tinguished people, who made brilliant ap-
pearance, and enjoyed with much zest the
social intercourse afforded,
The national Republican., 1867-01-31
The Kansas state Constitution 20 be
Mended.

TOPEKA, KANSAS, Jan. 3O.-The House to-
day, after long session. passed, in the Com
mttee of the Whole, the proposition to sub
init to the people the question Of amending
the State constitution so as to strike out
the word "white."
A concurrent resolution was introduced
in the Senate relative to the death of james
II. Lane,
The national Republican., 1867-01-31

The RECEPTION at the residence Of Mr..
soIoMoSs, (of the firm Of PHILIP & SoLoNoSs,)
last night, was exceedingly brilliant and in
teresting. Among the distinguished person
ages present were some Of the chief civil and
military officers Of the Government. Mr.
and Mrs. SoLoMoNs received their friends with
the most polite, generous and cordial hosPi-
tality.
The national Republican., 1867-01-31
National Thenfre.

Tonight the interesting sensational play
of "The Romance ofa Poor Young Man
will be played, with a strong cast and full
scenic effects. Tomorrow night Mr.. SPACK-
MAN is to have his benefit, when Rosedale"
will be played.
The national Republican., 1867-01-31
tFor the National Rsputlieab.
FARMER JOHN AT THE CAPITOL

NJ ouIBBLR.
The House wa. met, the JOsrns, rad
TIL reporters Il their station;
Naught was 10 do bat 60 ahead
In patching up the nation.
Bat, n they spoke and as they "moSsd,"
They stirred the slumbsring hrss,
And leading statesmen soon began
To call each other llarsl
The lie was given and twas returned,
AZ to thsir fsst they bounded
Loud voices hlisd the troubled air,
And loud the hammer pounded.
Up there alofl sal fARNRn JoHH, .....l
AstOnishsd at the elamOr,
And at the invsstivss nsresiy hurled,
Spite Of the Speakers hammer
For he had come from = distant home,
To admire the Legislators, .
Bat nov" h. aid, (snd hung his hsAd,)
81 VOW thsy re email potatsrsI
thought the men who make oar laws
Were all hish-tonsd debatsfs;
Bat 'psars I'm their talk they've quite mir
OF liars and Of traitorsi
One gin q snort al the Supreme Court
And, hard wordsf how thsy sling 'sni
Tdont believe word you ssyi'
Says Trad. to Mr.. Bihghan.
II things 90 on In this hsrs way
nthsrs's n stsrnal ruetiop,
What kinder chance has the people got
For decent rseonstruetion I
They're kipdlin' nrss here every day
Between the diferin' members,
And every mornin', sure as guns,
Some euss stirs up the smbsrs.
IwuI In hopes thsy'd End . plan
To tighten up the taxes;
But am told their time Is spent
In grindin' Of thsir ares.
man told ne thaSthis's 1act-
Twas only t'othsr Monday
whilst wuI lookin' at ,hsm things
way up In the Rotundy.
what makes me mad's T. hear 'sm talk
ofths poiOsr they've 60, from the psoplsi
'rh' omnipotsnt will that sent 'sm here
Makes each one tall's stsspls.
Now from our desstriet We have sent
A shaky piece o. timber
He's ohuetls- headed, narrsr viewed,
And his knees are kinder timber.
He got in, though, BY hook or crook,
Cause he's clever felisr-
Or cause his friends are monisd men
Or 'eIuss that somsthin' mslisr
War wanted to bs worked upon
BY the lobby Of contractors
And agents In the interest
OF certain manufaeturs.
But s'posin' he should put on airs
About the peoples power,
And try to smash the Supreme Couft'
Tho people, In an hour,
wouid send him word TO hold his hand,
Because he want expected
To spite the Government machine
For that he want elected"
The national Republican., 1867-01-31
A Faro banker Assassinated.

NEw ORLEANS, Jan. 3O.-J. J. Bryant, q
well-known keeper of faro bank in this
city, was shot and killed at the st. Charles
Hotel tonight by Judge Frederick Tate, a
well-known Texan lawyer. The difficulty is
said to have originated in consequence OF q
forged check being passed upon Bryant by
q third party.
The national Republican., 1867-01-31

A LARGE EsTATE.-It is said that the es-
tate Of ELIJAH HoLLINGwoRrH, of Whining!
ton, Delaware, recently deceased, exceeds
100000 in value. The United States stamps
necessary to the validity Of the will cost over
$500. II is said he bequeathed to each Of
his two daughters $l00,0 900, and the balance
to his wife. Mr.. HoLLNGwoRrH was we'll
known steamboat and cVr,builder
The national Republican., 1867-01-31

The SLooF.oF-WAR LANCAsTER.-A rela-
tive of Commander RIDGELY, Of the United
States sloop-oEwar Lancaster, states that
this vessel arrived at Barbados in safety
short time ago. This intelligence will be
welcome news to the many friends who have
been alarmed by reports of disaster to the
Lancaster during her voyage round Cape
Holm.
The national Republican., 1867-01-31
"HD. Gas. VALLEY DIST,


GENERAL: Your letter Of this date, in
which you state that you have received letters
from Generals LEE, JOHNSTON and myself re-
quiring somewhat different movements, and
desiring my views respecting your position,
has been received. In reply would state
that as you are in the Valley District, you
constitute part Of my command. Should
you receive orders different from those sent
from these headquarters please advise me Of
the same at as early period as practicable.
You will please move your command so
as to encamp between New Market and
Mount Jackson on next Wednesday night,
unless you receive orders from superior
officer and Of date subsequent to this.
al am, General, your obt. svt,
at. J. JACKSON, Maj. Gen.
" Maj. Genr D. s. EwELL, Com'd Sd Div"
The national Republican., 1867-01-31

DISASTERS. - The recent severe storm
caused several disasters among the vessels ON
the Choptank and in the bay. The schooner
Masonic Hall is wrecked on Benonis Point,
and the Mary sunk in the Choptank, near
Cooks Point. Several other vessels are re-
ported lost on the shores of the bay.-St.
Michaers Comet
The national Republican., 1867-01-31
Freedmen In Texas.

GALVESTON, Texas, Jan. 30.-The new as,
rean has ahnIisbed tbe labor order and tbe
freedmen are at liberty to make their own
contracts. '
The national Republican., 1867-01-31
Reelection of senator Davis.

FRANKFoRT, KY, Jan. 3O.-Garrett Davis
was elected United States Senator to-day by
the Democrats and Conservatives.
The vote stood-Dayis, rs; Bristow, Al,
and few scattering votes.
The national Republican., 1867-01-31
Jaclsson-An Autograph
Letter.

We have in our possession an autograph
letter written by SroSEwALL" JACKSON to
Gen. EwELL, which may have some historic
interest for those who were engaged in the
campaign in the Valley District Of Virginia
in 1862. We give copy, verbatim, Of the
letter:
The national Republican., 1867-01-31

Our DANGER, as a party, lies in the indis-
cretion Of selEconstituted leaders, and in the
timidity Of men who know what is best, but
who have not the courage to stem the tide
OF infuriated fanaticism. Albany Evening
Journal, (Radical,)
The national Republican., 1867-01-31

A LITTLE school girl, aged 9 years, was
burned to death in schOOl.hOuss in Springfield,
Mass, last Monday.
The national Republican., 1867-01-31

So The Gravsst Maladies Of Youth and
RARLr MANHOOD. Howard Association Essays, on the
Physolosy Of the Passions. and the Krror Abusesnd
Deasef peculiar to the nrst age Of man. with reports
methods Of treatment employed In this Institution
Sent In sealed letter envelopes free Of charge Address,
Dr.. J. sKILLIN HoUGHToN. Howard Association.
Philadelphia, Pa. jsll-3m
The national Republican., 1867-01-31

ASTo Consumptives.-The Advertiser
having been restored to health In q few weeks, by
very simple remedy, after having suffered several
years with severe lung affection, and that dread dis.
ease, Consumption, is anxious to make known to his
fellow w-suHerers the means Of cure
To all who desire II he will send copy Of the pre-
scrptiOn used free Of charge with the directions for
preparing and using the same, which they will nnd
suRE CuRH roe CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRoSoHIrs, 4s.
The only object Of the advertiser In sending the pre-
sepon is to bensnt the Aietsd and spread Informs.
ton which he eonesiyes to be Invaluable and he hopes
every sufferer will try his remedy. II will cost them
nothing aAd may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON, s.
oc25-dwly Wiliamsburg, Kings county, nv.
The national Republican., 1867-01-31

ers Of the WASHINGTON GAs.LIoHT COMPANY will
be held At the Office Of the Company on MONDAY, Feb
ruary 1857 for the election Of Directors to serve dur
Ing the ensuing year.
Polls open at u O'Clock, m, and close at o'clock,
pm. CHAs b. BAILEY,
ja56-td Secretary,
The national Republican., 1867-01-31

81 Thoughts ON Hamlet, Illustrated
by ReeitAtions from the Play, by
II. CLAY PRRUss,
at Union League Hail. Ninth street, on Thursday even.
ing, at s o'clock. Admission, Is cents. ja20-Ss
The national Republican., 1867-01-31

srMadam Mounts Pile salvs-s valuabls
Remedy for that Disease; also Consumption Destroy
sr and Entire Cure for the Bronchitis, Asthma, de-
can bs found at stos Drug Store opposite National
Hotsl oilmAn's, Metropolitan Hotslj Rord's cor
usr Of Eleventh and Psnnsylvana Avsnusj Entwislss
corner Of Twelfth and PsnnsylvAnis avsnus NliOtts
corner Of and Twelfth strssts Tarbaughs, sornsr Of
Seventh and O. Iala-n
The national Republican., 1867-01-31
sPECIAL NOTICES.

ss-BssJ. ". Taylor, Esq., viii deliver ths
fh Lecture Of the Course under the suspiess Of the
Young Mons Christian Association, at MetIsrOtt Hail.
o.NIoHT, eommensing at 8 o'clock. Doors open at
o'clock. Tickets for sale at the door and music and
book stores Price 90 cents. jasl-l
The national Republican., 1867-01-31
az Navy Payma.tsr,s ON

AS Navy Paymaster's once, January 40,
lse7-The onee Of Navy PAymaster Is removed to new
building, corner Of New York avenue and fifteenth
street, opposite Banking House Of Riggs 4 Co.
Iaas-lW
The national Republican., 1867-01-31

LIoER BEER has fallen to five cents glass
In NAshYills. r
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

TERRIBLE EARTHQUAKE A terrible earthquake
occurred on the Island of Java on June 10th. 1t
was very destructive, throwing down many build
ings and killing many people. The losses are
said to be incaculable The sugar crop, which
had just been brought into the barns, is totally
lost. A large number of Europeans and natives
perished-the report says many as three hun
dred. 1t was feared also that other parts ottawa
might be visited by earthquakes. Even at Ba-
tavia shocks felt on the day the mail started.
among the cattle Of Java