The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-10-23

some famous danseuss was announced. No predic-
tons of evil or calamity will quench the aui sacra
flames. II is an exciting and amusing spectacle TO
observe the departure Of steamer for Chagres.
Men and women rush to the wharf with their port
manteaux hat cases, and bandboxes, and Jump,
half out Of breath, on board OF the vessel as
lessly and hilariousy if setting out pleasure
excursion from which they expected 10 return the
next week.
''Alas what perils do environ
The man who NEEDLES with cold from
May be esteemed true CALCULATIONS; but alter the
| rhyme, and apply it to more precious metal, and
it will not find a single believer.
The fair at Castle Garden enlivened yester-
day by visit from the remnant of those brave New
| York volunteers who so distinguished themselves
in Mexico. They marched from the City Hall to
the Garden; carrying with them that flag, torn and
rdded with shot, which had waived their ranks
at Cerro Gordo and Chepultepec. They ad-
dressed in spirited and appropriate manner by
Judge Meigs, and saluted with three enthusiastic
cheers from the company present, led ON by Gene
raj Talmadge, the President of the American Insti
tute.
The chronological Society met Wednesday
evening last at the residence Of George Folsom,
esq, when Mr.. Bartlett read paper by Mr.. +. g.
Squier, present Charge dAffaires To Central
America giving account of the recent discovery
of an ancient city, buried beneath the forest about
hundred and fifty miles from Leon, which is said
to surpass the architectural wonders of Palenque.
1 1t is reported that DIR. Raphael, who has the
reputation of great Hebrew scholar and is now on
his passage hither in the Sarah Sands, will give
course Of lectures here the Inspired Scriptures
! The literary announcements for the coming sea-
| son are rich and various. have not space to emu
merate them here, but may devote letter to the
subject. Meanwhile let me bespeak the good opm-
ion of your readers for young and enterprising
firm, which is publishing largely, and with excel
. lent Judgment, books by American authors Baker
and Scribner have lately brought out Mr.. Streets
| fine poem, Frontenac admirable work by DR..
Worthington Hooker, Physician and Patient;'
and :" Los Gringos, an inside view of Mexico and
California, with wanderings in Peru, Chill, and
Polynesia, by Lieut.. Wise. United States Navy;"
besides a new historical novel by Mr.. J. K Pauld-
ing, who excels vastly more at romance writing
than in managing the affairs of the navy. 1t is
called " The Puritan and his Daughter"
/ ID. Appleton & Co announce The Old World,
or Scenes and Cities Abroad" by William Furniss.
John Wiley has just published the conclusion in
4 two handsome volumes, beautifully printed on
handsome paper, Ga gushing characteristic OF
| all Mr.. w IS books,) of Mr.. Knights Half hours
with the Best Authors. The selections made
with excellent judgment and taste, and the work,
as a collection of" elegant extracts" is invaluable
There but few passages from American writers,
with whom, as presume, Mr.. Knights acquaint-
ance is by no means extensive. Among the few,
was pleased to notice that happy sketch by Nathan
1 ie Hawthorne, GA Rill from the Town Pump. .
Mr.. Wiley has in press novel and curious book
nothing less than account of the late Mexican
war; written by several Mexican gentlemen, to each
of whom assigned that portion of the work
which he thought most capable OF executing.
1t was commenced in numbers in the city of Mexico
but suffered to be continued on account of its
great imparality and fairness. 1t, however, found
its way into the periodicals and newspapers OF
Mexico till the whole appeared The parts have
been collected, put into consecutive shape, edited
and translated by Capt. Ramsay of our army. II
will be richly worth reading, and create no small
sensation. Yours, PUBLlUS.