The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-09-07

The Christian EXAMINER for the present month
contains interesting papers by Mr.. Ticknor, Mr..
Norton, Ephraim Peabody, and others, in relation
to the national fast The editor says:
"We should infer, from the accounts which we
have seen in tho newspapers from various parts of
| the country, that the Sd of August observed
with more Of seriousness, religious feeling, and
respectful regard than we had previously supposed
that il would receive. So far this fact indicates
the general prevalence and the amount of true re-
ligious belief and sentiment, we gratifed. But
we should not make the manner in which such
day was observed sighted the test of the religion
| OF country. Doubtless thousands paid the day
regard not because Of their Indifference TO reli-
gon, but because the occasion and the popular view
OF 1t did not engage their own convctions-did not
appeal TO any sincere sentiment in their hearts
concerning the Divine dealings. They did not see
| in the cholera any special manifestation of Gods
anger, because it is but one of the many agencies
OF DEATH the common lot, and not 30 destructive an
agency among US as is the scarlet fever and con-
sumption annually, They did not see in the cho-
lera plague sent % chastise us on account Of
last war, for the sin of slavery because the cho-
era has trayersed the EARTH and devastated all ma
| tons Nor did they see in the cholera pecu
liar visitation against intemperance and vice and
wretched poverty in cities, because those evils
| marked by daily and constant warning and re-
buke and are indeed rather aggravated than d.
| unfinished by the inroads of pestence. There are
| many persons now in chrstendom, and their num-
Der is increasing, VINO cannot believe in vcngeful
God, nor any providence but general providence.
They must refer every thing to God, or nothing.
They must regard the death of thousand by dis
ease they would regard the death of one; nor can
they look upon a new distemper which may per-
haps take the place of an old and obsolete one, a
| new method attempted by the Almighty to bring
men to repentance.
"We apprehend that the Presidential ast-day
was most religiously used in those congregations
| where the pulpts, after giving due utterance to
those solemn counses which mortal state, our
exposure and our sinfulness make always timely,
/ and, on some occasions, peculiarly impressive,
passed To inculcate the homely duties of ceanli-
ness, caution, a cheerful courage, and helpful
sympathy for the suffering
| FATHER MATHEW.
This worthy philanthropist is still pursuing his
beneficent career in our adjoining cities. The
above-quoted review says of him:
sHis visit is made to wear peculiar aspect, and,
were it not for his single hearted consistency to
one purpose would be turned aside from the object
of his mission, through force of the adulation and
enthusiasm which attend him. Thus far, his
course here has been through perfect pageant.
The civic authorities have received him with pro-
cessions, and garlands and banquets, and speeches
All sects and parties have united to do him
| honor Even the veteran DR.. Beecher, than whom
the Pope of Rome has not colder FRIEND certainly
on this continent, has grasped Father Mathew by
| the hand public platform, and hailed him a
brother, in at least one Christian work. The en-
thusiasm which Irish residents exhibit towards
their venerated friend and benefacor, is wellnigh
surpassed by the cordial and earnest efforts of
| own Protestant people to do him honor" ~
BALTIMORE, Sept 6-5 IN.
Poor Hungary! Who can help lamenting her
condition? She has struggled manfully, and shed
her blood at every pore in the cause of freedom but
like sick with giant heart wrestling with
| the strong, she has been overpowered and forced
into submission. Her noble struggle, however,
gained for her the sympathy and admiration of
every patriot heart. May brighter day yet dawn
upon her oppressed people! Her cause is that of
justice, and the God of battles will one day bring
her out of bondage.
The Literary Association, which has existed in
| Baltimore under this title eleven years and more,
was dissolved at recent meeting. All the prop
erty of the association is to be sold, and the pro-
ceeds applied to embelishing the lot in Green
Mount Cemetery, where buried Mr.. Drummer,
deceased member.
The Lyceum has been one of the most active of
| the debating clubs of our young men. Its decline
is isolated instance, glad TO say, and is
no indication that others are not sustained in the
spirit they deserve The Newton, the Murray,
Washington, jefferson, and the different societies
| are prospecting; and the members continue Jealous
alike for self improvement and the of their
respective institutions
The recent glorious Wing triumph in Vermont
has given a new impetus to the Wing spirit in our
city. There appears a thorough determination to
gro ahead-to exert every nerve To use all fair means
| TO secure success. II put shoulders 10 the
wheel, MIR. Kenly will, beyond question, be elected.
Throughout the entire State the same determine
| ton and harmonious feeling prevail. Maryland
| has a noble work to perform. She has the Wing
material to gain the great point in establishing the
fate Of the Congress. II will be the pride Of
| her Wing 10 come up manfully and show
| their power. Let them, from this time onward,
leave stone unturned To send full Wing repre-
sentation to Congress. The enemy is also in the
field, and not idle. They purpose making despe
rate struggle. This, then, should be the greater
nducement for friends 10 go forth and conquer.
| BY the Geographic despatch enclosed you will
| perceive that General TAyLon is we'll, and on his
way homewards. He passed through Syracuse to-
day.
| Our market has been somewhat unsettled by the
| Niagara news. Flour il dull.
Sales 500 bbls city mills at SIS.
Sales 100 bushels timothy seed at SO 2j SO 81
No change in wheat. The sales to-day at 100 a
lose. for good TO prime red, and lO5 llOc. for
white.
Sales Of yellow at 65 eec., and iite at coo.
| Oats % BIC.
Whisky is quoted at D 29c. in bbls
| Provisions go of at former quotations, viz g.!
for sides, s.. &c. for shoulders, and a lie. for
hams. In pork and beef no transactions, any
change in prices Sales 100 kegs lard at 7sc., and
300 bbls private terms.
Stocks quiet. Sales $50 shares Baltimore and
Ohio railroad at %! a3l; lOa Frederick road ,.
| Nothing done in Government securities.
Report OF the Board Of Health.
Intoments during 0s month ending August 81, ls49.
Accident, !; snemia, !; apopery, J; apths, 3; as