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American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-01-07

From BERMuDA-A Baltimoraan Dyoaoned.
An arrival at N. York from Bermuda, states
that fever was prevalent at Kingston, Spanish
Town and Falmouth Jamaica, but not very IA
tai. Brig Harriet, from Baltimore to Haml-
ton, met heavy weather crossing the Gulf, and
threw overheard ten oxen. Brig Susan, from
Baltimore for same place, lost masts and sails
and had supercargo, Mr. Jas. II. S. Blankley,
washed overheard and drowned
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FHE PREsIpENr ELECT. In reply to a let
ter from Joseph ]. Merrick, Esq. and others,
of lIagerstown, Maryland, inviting the Presi-
dent elect to visit that town on his route to
Washington, MIR. Polk replies, that he shall
take the railroad at Cumberland and proceed
direct to the Seat of Government; and of
course the gentlemen in Hagerstown will not
have the honor of shaking his Exccllency by
the hand, and of exhibiting their peculiar
claims to his consideration. We are glad to find
that Mr. Polk does not mean to permit himself
to be exhibited at the various towns on his
route, nor to place himself in the hands of self
created committees to be used for their selfish
purposes. We like the independent spirit
which he exhibits, and hope that he will only
have the frmnoss to carry out the principles
which he avowed in the short address which he
lately delivered at Nashville, lie was nomina-
ted without solicitation; elected without effort on
mis- part and may make himself remarkably
popular President. Having pledged himself to
serve but one term. he can act independently of
the control of faction; and become, what he
mas declared that he means to be, the Prcs-
dent Of the American people, end not of Il par
ty. lie has it III his power to do what Cen
eral jackson recommended to Mr. Monroe, TO
''crush the monster, Purty;' and if he will i'm
tate President Monroe, in this particular, and
in devotng himself exclusively to the promo
ton of his country's interests, Mr.. Polk will
retire from Office at the expiration IF his four
years, with the blessings O! the American pco-
pie, without distinction of party. Let him
surround himself with 4 cabinet of 'Fgood men
and truo'' of his own party; but he must not
descend to The cutters as party scavenger if
he would be respected. lie must act for him.
self, and not submit TO the dctation Of cabals
That he will be overwhelmed by applicants for
office, there can be no doubt; and here will be
his greatest trial; and here should be exerted
his greatest firmnesss for he will have to op-
pose the selfshness of men. lie should go back
to the Jofersonian rule in making appoint
ments, and select no man for whom affirmative
answers cannot be given to the questions, ''is
he honest Is he capable' is he true to the Con-
sitition?" Partizan devotion will not compen-
safe for deficiency in these qualifications.
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EDATENT SOLAR LAMPS. have Just re-
Il eeived a further supply Of Patent Solar Lamps,
for burning Lard or Oil, from the celebrated mama
factory of Cornelius s. Co. and Ellis s. Archer; these
Lamps are of superior style and finish, and warranted
to burn lard without any failure of the light. Also
Camphene and Pine Oil LAMPS, of all de Scorpions.
tE3- All kinds of Lamps cleaned and repaired.
ja2-6t G WEST, Is Sharp street,
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TNyHE SECOND CAPITAL pRIzE Nv

THyHE SECOND CAPITAL PRIZE IN
n SATURDAYS LOTTERY was presented 10
us Yesterday morning and instantly paid
FLETCHER u co. again invite attention to the
fine little Lottery to come of TIL Is DAY 900 high
mize. 100000 in other handsome prizes in the en-
tire scheme IS Nos. and 10 ballots. Whole tickets
81 90, quarters 90 cents DO not omit trying your luck
with US in this gay little scheme. Apply early.
Drawn Nos of Md. Lottery, class 5, Jan. 6-lowest
prize Sj
Is 30 IS 50 6 90 So So . II 81 50
Send on your orders usual to the ever fortunate
Prize vendors, JAMES FLETCHER & co.
No. 80 Baltimore street.
III Above ilOlliday-st., Baltimore, Md.
HNGEKTONS' EVER LUCKY OFFICES.
NJ Iluzza! Huzza!! $1,000 sold in package!-
Comb. IS 3d. the handsome prize of $4,000 was sent
per order TO York. Pa One of old customers there
had sent IN his first order for the New Year. and the
above is the glorious rcsuthe pockets net $500 for
an outlay of only $40. Try the Egerons if you would
reap without sowing. Drawn Nos. of class 3 are
Is ~ 65' SO 35 SO 60 9 IL e. 50 !
THIS DAY, draws the Md. Consolidated Lottery
class l--75 Nos and IL ballots
splendid SCHEME:
prize of $4,000 prize OF Sl3OO
1900 1l36
loo S 1900 & e
Tickets S2.50-shares in proporton.
For the truly fortunate tickets, apply ut
EGERTONS' EVER LUCKY OFFICES,
Corner South-st and Exchange Place; or,
De-,
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AND SEGARS.

yayOBACCO AND SEGARS.
III AT REDUCED PRICES,
The subscriber would respectfully inform shopkeep-
and Others that he will, and after this day,
sell good Soaked flafSpanish SEGARS at IS cents
per 0 large 81 cents; very superior Seed at
80 cents, worth 49, Also extra sweet CAVENDISH
TOBACCO, at 25 cts. per lb.; good small Lump To-
BACCO at 10 cents, with other articles in proportion
He respectfully solics share of public favor.
L. c. THOMAS, No. 5O7 Market street,
ia7-3tF neal Pine. ST. Baltimore.
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V@yO TEN PLATE WORKERS. Wanted
"a immediately, FOUR additional Workmen. The
subscribers want superior workman to superntend
must be perfectly acquainted with roofing, spouting
and job work generally, to such hand liberal wages
and constant employment wilIhe given. Also, three
first rate job workmen wanted but the very hest
need apply JAMES CORTLAN Il SON,
JAZZ No. Is Baltimore street.
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NNyHlpE AND FANCY GOLoR'D KID
w GLOVES-Seme of the best to be had IN this
Or any other market. For sale at ]. M HAlG'S
Fringe Factory, lal Baltimore street.
ia7 rpI doors above South,
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LOOKING GLASS pJATES

LUOkING GLASS PLATES.
" HAVE IN STORE, a large assortment OF
III German ana French LOOKING GLASS PLATES
imported direct and constantly receiving per every
rival, which fatter myself can sell on as reasona-
Bile terms as any other establishment in the country
Also, POR TRAIT FRAMES of various patterns; VIII,
DOW CORNlCES, RODS, RINGS, &c. Call and ep
mine before purchasing elsewhere
n22 f. s. FRYER, No. l ". Gay street
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Growth OF WAsHINGroN During the
past year there were erected in the city of
Washington, S57 buildings, Is shops, and "a
additions; and $3.50 feet of pavement were
laid. The population is estimated at so, 426.
The assessment in 1914, estimated the value
of buildings at s5,5ss, 1853, and of personal
property at 81, 209, 800. The average number
of buildings erected from 1910 to ls45, was
27S, while from 1880 to 1910, the average
number was only 80, showing a steady and
gratifying increase within the last few years.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-01-07

NHASI<s! MASKS! MASKS! MRS. NICK
1Yz son, No. So North Howard street, has Just re-
ceiVed large quantity of Masks. TOYS of every
description on hand and for sale at the lowest cash
prices, to close sales ja2-lw,
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HNoR SALE OR Hlitfi. A likely young ne
u gro MAN, who is acquainted with the of
horses; understands driving; he would make Coach
man or Waiter he is perfectly healthy, sobe- and
honest. The owner having no employment 70 him
is the only reason why he parts with him Apply to
DAVID b. FURGUSON,
Jal-fl No. 4 NOTlh ST, near Baltimore
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BOBBIN EDGINGS.

n n umore street, have just opened a splendid l.
OF Bobbn Edgings. There are great many new
patterns III the assortment. We will sell them much
lower than they have ever been sold in this city, b.
wholesale and RETAIL ia9. 81
YUyO THE LADIES, The subscriber is selling
III Off at reduced prices, handsome assortment of
FALL and WINTER GOODS, consisting of Mous6n
and Grape de LANES; Cashmere i'Ecosse; Aipacas;
plain and ig'd Merinoes; Bonbaznes; Gala Paids
Plaid Cloaking; Pongee; irish P0pIin; Linen Cambtc
and Linen Cambria Hdkis: Cacoes, very large and
handsome assortment; Me .ino, Thibet Tagioni and
Blanket shawls; Ginghams; Paper Cambrck; Cotton
Wadding Wech Flannels, Warranted not to shrink,)
Canton Flannels and Bianketing; Clash; Whitney
Blankets; Table Diapers and Napkins; Long Cloth
shrtlngs and Sheetings; Silk Vcvets; Laces and
Edgings; Skirts; Brown Hollapd Colored Canlbriss;
Lustrngs, Serge, &c. HENRY w. COOKE.
lAl OF the Late firm Of I1.nL I'M &. "a
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NHKs. NfCKERsON, No. 80 North Howard
I'VE street, has just received large assortment Of
plaid SILK CRAVATS, all coIors suitable to the
season at 81 cents the square ja26t
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NEW STYLE CLOAKINGS.

NEW STYLE CLOAKINGS.
EEAMILTON EASTER d CO. 203 Bati-
Il more street, have just received beautiful lot
of rich Plaid CIoakings, decidedly the handsomes LOT
we have had This season, embracing light and dark
colors, of plain and gay patterns. Also, superior
French Cl0akings,i great variety; handsome Shawis;
rich Silks; Cashmeres and Fancy DRY GOODS gym
orally JAZZ st
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SCARFS, SCARFS AND CRAVATS.
UsT RECEIVED at CARRIERS
% FASHIONABLE FURNISHING STORE,
No. 1917 BALTIMORE STREET,
Rich Satin Scars and Crayats
Gentlemen's under garments
White Kid Gloves for parties: Paris do. for walking
Morning Gowns; Gum Suspenders
Fine Linen and Muslin Scaris; Merino Half Hose
Cashmere and Thibet Gloves
Linen Ca rhric Hdkfs
Buckskn Jackets and Drawers.
~ Citizens and strangers are requested to call ana
examine before purchasing elsewhere Every article
warrant, d. Gentlemens Linen made to ornef. la'
II AIDES, OVER SHOES. | have this day
IA received large assortment of Ladies \ Misses
Over Shoes, of the best now IN THIS Market ana
at very reduced prices Cal at
J. M HAIG'S Fringe Factory,
ia7 1911 Baltimore st. doors above South.
NMyHlpE AND FANCY GOL0R'D KID
WV ri NNEs Same of the hest TO be bad in this
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NIL AND CANDLES,

McKIM & ROBINSON,
Ial-4t No 10 Bowly's wharf.
Mp X y, BOOKS, BOOKS. Scripture.
aS Views of the Heavenly World, by Rev. J. Ed
monsnn, A. NJ. The above is neat volume of 25e
pages; price 37i cents.
Also, further supply of DR.. Durbin's Observations
IN Europe, principally in France and Great Britain
For sale by PARSONS & PRESTON,
ja4 ISL Pratt ST. ad dining Railroad Depot
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IcoPY OF rRANsLATION. |

Tayeng, Of the Imperial House, Governor General Of
K,cang Tung and Kirang Sc Member Of The Board
Of Uar ofhe First Class, Vice Guardian ofthe Heir
apparent, Minister Of Stais and Commissioner Err
traordnmy Of the Tia Tang Empire, make this com
minication
My former communication, despatched from Su-
chau, suppose your excellency has already receiv-
ed and perused. Having now on the 18th day Of the
4h month MAY 3lst, I844) arrived at the metropo-
lis Of kwang Tung, Canton city, learn that your
exceency at Macao has awaited personal inter-
view, and clearly perceive your commendable snoeri-
ty and good faith.
Being now arrived in Canton, the management of
public business will here little delay and then
will proceed directly to Macao, in order speedily to
have personal interview.
Our two countries for these hundreds Of years
having been at peace, and free from all luminosity,
there is surely reason why our mutual friendship
and mutual respect should not continue.
Moreover, | have hitherto treated with sim
cery and justice, as, suppose, your excelIency may
have heard and seen.
Besides giving information of the day for proceed
ing to Macao when il shall have been fixed, now
beg to trouble your exceency TO examine this COM
munication; and improve the opportunity to inquire
for your happiness.
To the American Envoy, Gushing, sc.
May the communication reach him TO whom it is
addressed.
TAou KwANc, 24h year, 4uI moon, 18th day. May
81, l844)
Faithful translation
f. BRIDGMAN,
Joint Chinese Secretary.
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BELIEF IN A FUTURE LIFE.-Taking men in the
mass, and regarding their habitua feelihts than
mere outward professions, find much fewer than We
should at first imagine, who either with firm faith
believe, or with bold scepticism deny, future life
There are few who venture absolutely TO DENY it
for this would at once take away, It were the p-
vot which the present life moves, and depryes it
of all unity, completeness and hope There are few
who are bold enough habitually to believe it; for
they have eyes TO look upon their own transfgura-
ton, and the diminished earth turns pale for fear
But most TO me TO be moved by the inn ulse
of alternating feelings, in the mid-space betwixt the
two opinions. As we paint devils more easily than
gods-Furies more easily than the Venus Ursnla-
bell more easily than heaven also we believe in
those readily than in these in the greatest mise
ry readily than in the greatest bliss. How, in
deed, should souls, Injured 10 disappointments
and chains, look without occasional doubling on
Utopia, on which our vulgar earth Is to wreck =
Richter.
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BoNAPARrE In one of his late feuilletons in the
Journal des Debats, Jules Janin states that there is
carefully preserved in the Archives of the Theatre
Francois, this note:
"Tbe door.keeper of the Theatre is requested to
admit my friend Bonaparte to my box.
"Sigped, TALMAn
Well, friend" Bonaparte lived TO be greater man
than Talma, though he died smaller man. Tai
mas course was constant and upward and al last
when he shook himself clear Of the stinselled robe
and sembance OF crown" upon the stage, he seemed
TO rise into the true majesty of man, and lived and
died every inch king
Napoleon Bonaparte Rugged the bee embroidered
robe, and pressed down the crown Of real empire
over his brows and walked the stage with The porte
and mein Of one that would be king. The robe
was stripped from his shoulders, the crown from hi.
head had fallen and he went out from the great real
tiles of an empire, to cbafe and fret away wear of
life upon solitary island amid the frippery of mock
majesty, and The scenic representation OF departed
greatness. Nay, his very death, and last scene in
his eventiul history, wa, theatrical pageant cham
brs ardsnie, in which he manager, property man
and principal character, poor close OF tn. life
OF the victor of Egypt, Of Lodi and Of Austerlitz
IT, s. Gazette
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PUNCH'S ALMANAC.

Prince Joi,sriu< applies for the remains Of NSPG
leon. and the Governor OF St Helena returns Tie
Boney-par
Hieha,sy died 1898, without completing his en-
g.xsmenls, as he lett long race behind him
Jssn d.4eye is abandoned. Naughty Jane
Louis Philipps takes up the -Nafio nal newspaper
and having read ii, takes up the editor
The "Tvmss,p first printed by steam, 1914, and has
kept tho country 10 hot water ever since
Dr. Johnson ended his life 1884, which man Of
the name of Boswell had made irequents attempts
upon.
Fort Niagara taken 1853, but the Falls ESCAPE
from the rapidly with which they run.
Battle Of Cor.nna, 1909. England gained nothing.
but aas-lost Moore.
The Great Frost commences l64l.
Old Father Thames is confined 10 his bed
And the new river too, with cold in its head
Peter the Grsai died l725. Surely they might b,,.
cured him, if they'd made up their minds 10 Sal.P,
ter.
London Bridge buyra 1852. The city corporator
in full dress, with pumps and hose go 10 ezuD
gush IL.
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Eees AND PouLTRY Mr.. Ellsworth Commits ion-
er OF Patents, 10 his annual report, embracing vast
amour, 0. agricultural information, says it is sup
posed that there may be annually consumed in the
United States 400 100000 of eggs and averaging
the value at SIX cents the dozen, Tbs would amount
10 sS,OO0,0OO. If we allow an average OF Eve
chickens, or other kinds Of fowls year to each per.
son, al cost Of ~ IL cents average including tur
keys. geese, ducks, &c. this will Amount 10 NOR
man 9',5O0 ,0OO-equal in value to sl2 900 900 an.
nuaiy, making the aggregate value OF the consump-
lion OF poultry, to say nothing of the amount which
might be added for the feathers 1t is said to have
oeen asceraned that half million of eggs are con-
sumed every month in the city Of New York. One
woman in Fulton market sod It's, 900 eggs in ten
weeks, supplying the Astor House each day with a
thousand for 1--WE days, and on Saturday $500.
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UNITED STATES LEGATION,
.Marao. -Gune z 1HA

Sir | regret exceedingly at The commence
ment of correspondence which | trust will be
advantageous to our respective countries well as
mutually agreeable, TO have 10 return the communi-
cations transmitted to me by your excelency; more
especially, the tenor Of those letters is 10 all
spects satisfactory and conformabe to the high est
nation which had been led to form of your excel
lepcys character, But feel compelled 10 this step
by paramount sense Of duty to my Government.
My objections to retaining those communications
have been fully explained to the We-Yuen, by whom
the latter was delivered and on his assurance that
the pecularities in the address employed proba-
bly, the result Of clerical inadvertence and that your
excelency had purpose Of disrespect to the United
States and that he would receive back the letters for
correction in these particulars concluded to read
the communication and reply to your excelIency.
| have the honor, then, to return these letters in
the belief that your excellenby will see the evident
propre,y of sdbering to the forms of national eaua
ty, the observance of which is indispensable to the
maintenance Of peace and harmony between the
two Governments, whose common interests recon-
mend that each should treat the other with the de-
ference due to great and powerful independent States
| am, with great respect, your obedeDt servant,
G. CUSHING.
To his Excellenry Tsryrse &c.
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MATHEWS LAST JoKE.-A great many good things
are told of Mathews, the unlvalled witty Mathe ws
but the following have just heard for the first time
and believe that has never yet been in print Poor
Mathews was perhaps the most inveerate punstor and
joker, except Hook of his day. and he never let an
opportunity slip During his last illness, and only
few hours preceding his death, friends called to
him, and the services of the attendant were dis.
pensed with Upon the table stood several phias con.
tanning the physc which Mathews compelled to
take at intervals and he requested ofbs friends Ia
hand him his accustomed dose. The request was
compiled with, and the physc swallowed. Afew mo.
men's after it was discovered that the medicine was
nothing but ink, which had been ,aken from the phi,l
by m'sake, and hisfriend exclaimed, "Good Heavens
Mathews, have given you inkl' "Never--never
mind, nv boy--never mind, said Mathews, family
an sraiiom bit Of biotiing paper" That was the
last joke Mathews ever made Boston Times
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u. s. Smr PRNcsroN The Norfolk Herald OF
Tuesday says-"In the trial on Saturday Of the new
propeller commonly called Stevens Scull) fitted to
the Princeton, learn that in running the distance
Of II miles her speed was increased mile and a
third beyond that which she had made short time
before with Ericssoss propeller under precisely sim.
lar circumstances. With Stevens Scull therefore
we presume she average ~ miles an hour-a
wonderful feat, when consider that the space oc.
cupied by il is, in comparison with the hull Of the
ship much less than the relative proportion Of the
palm Of the hand to the human body. We the
Princeton while she was in the dry dock al Gosport
and struck with the remarkable fact that 70
pie cootsivsnce, oec"pytng space almost imper.
ceptib,e should be the agent Of prcpelIing ship at
the rate of ~ miles an hour.n
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AN ExauIsITE DEsreN.--ODe of the most elegant
things in the way of design we find described in an
old Journal. 1t was fancy piece presented to Mrs.
Washington the birth day of her illu-rious hus-
band, by Mrs. Van Berschel, by whom it was de-
signed and executed. Near the bust of the hero,
we're the three sisters, one of whom appeared to be
occupied in spinning the thread OF his liie-tbe
copd winding it-and the third was withheld by the
strong arm of the Genius of Immortality from apply.
ing il the fatal shearswhile Fame, from her ada
mantine rock snaches the thread and bears it off to
eternity. twas beautiful and appropriate tribute
on the Presidents birth day. The following lines
were Inscribed beneath the picture
In vain the sisters ply with busy care,
To reel off years from Glory's deathess herr
Frail things NAV pass--Hs Fame shall never die,
Rescued from Fate by Immortality WY. Mirror.
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IS'I
UNITED STATES LEGATION,
Macao. June 3. 1914.

UNITED STATES LEGATION,
Macao, June 3, 1914.
The undersigned, Commissioner, and also Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Penipotentiary of the
United States of America to the Court of China, has
the honor to inform his excelency the Imperial Com
missioner Tsyeng, that he has been made acquainted
with the contents of the two communications Of the
Imperial Commissioner, the tenor of which affords
him much satisfaction. 49,.
He cordially recIprocates the wishes therein ex.
pressed for the perpetual friendship and harmony of
China and the United States.
Having already awaited the arrival Of the Impe-
rial Commissioner for long time, greatly to his own
inconvenience and TO the prejudice of his country's
interests, he is gratifed to learn that he may expect
the honor of an interview with the Imperial Com
missioner al early day then to consider and adjust
the relations of the two Governments.
The undersigned offers to his excellency the assur-
ances of his high consideration and respect.
G. CUSHING.
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A NOVEL sHIPMENr.-We are informed that Messrs.
E. Stafford Co, Coal Dealers, have caused the bark
Rio Grande now lying at Richmond, above the city,
to be loaded with three hundred tons of anthracite
coal. This coal will be carried TO Boston, and from
thence DO reshPpei direct to China. This, we think
is the first expectation of coal to the CelestaIs
and should II prove profitable, branch OF com
merce will be opened, from which Pennsylvania will
derive great advantage.
We also learn that the same firm are about to ship
two hundred tons of coal to China, via New York -
Phil. u. s. Gaz