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Died.

At his residence, in Providence, on Thursday last
WILLIAM CHURCH aged 10 years.
On Friday morning, the 4th inst, after short but
severe illness FRANCES MELINDA wife of Thos W. Gro
ser and eldest daughter of Dr. Algernon s. Jones, of
Williamsburgh.
The funeral services will take place in ST. Marks
church. in Fourth street Wiamsburgh on this day,
(Sunday3 at o'clock. p NJ. precisely The friends Of
the family are respectfully invited to attend
On Saturday, the 9TH JOHN McISERSY, in the 36th
year of his age. native of Ireland county Of Clare
Parish of Kilmackanine
His friends and those Of his brother Patrick are re-
spectfuly invited to attend his funeral Sunday af-
ternoon the 9th inst at two o'clock from his late
sidence No 376 Water street
On Sat urday evening 5th inst EsTELLE, wife of j.
Lanchantin, Esq, and daughter of the late Francis
Caie, aged 2S years.
The friends ofthe family respectfully invited to
attend the funeral at No. Amity Place. on Monday,
the 18th inst. at Il past o'clock p. M. The remains
will be taken to Greenwood for interment
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New YORK AND BUFFALO TELEGRAPH CoMrA-
NY.-At a meeting of the board of directors of the
New York. Albany and Buffalo Telegraph Compa.
ny, on motion of T. S. Paxton, the following pre-
amble and resolutions were passed.
Whereas the number Of daily papers west of Utica
have considerably increased in number since the
last tariff Of rates was established, therefore,
Resolved. That from and after this date they be fur
nshed with the daily reports at 81 per week, payable
weekly.
Resolved that dividend of six per cent be paid on
the capital stock of the company the 18th day Of
May.
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nv boston papers occupied with edit orial COM
- e enu communications relative to the late exhibit
;act mso.ry on tho part Of the Legislature by the
ICecloh oi the Catholic College bill Such an act
coniers no hohor on Massachusetts
c, ,nhn IN to improve the navigation Of the
81 John w b River the plan Is to dam The entrance
OF tbe St. Francis and tish ppS>s above tbe Did
Fails ana thus create hrs rspuv,. ef va,er wh;nh
may De let into the ST John whe urv.r II a. ~, m
ciently high for the steamboats, " " '' sun"
II said that the Gut of Canso completely
up with ice. The harbor Of Pictou was oIear on III
9th ult, but subsequently the ice aoated down Tho
Straits Of Northumberland, and taking IN ano,hav
position upon the shores the harbor again
its wintry garb
We understand that temperance is progressing in
Bermuda Barbados and other islands in the West In
dies, belonging to Great Britain.
The Wilmington del Journal states that Ex-Gov
William b. Cooper Of that State died suddenly at his
residence near Laurel, on the 9Th April
The Governor of Nova Scotia has appointed o Com
mission TO revise and cody the laws of the province
The commissioners are, Hon. w. Young, &. Uniacke,
Lsq Hon J. NcCully, J. Richie Esq., and J. Whcd-
den, Esq
temperance meeting, most numerously and respec-
taby attended was held in the court house Rochester
on he 10Th ut for the purpose aiding the Common
Iounc In carrying out their resolutions not to grant
vcenses Tor tie sale Of alcoholic drinks
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MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH IN MExIco-A letter from
a California adventurer, dated at the city of
Mexico, published in the Bunker Hill aurora
states that Mr.. Skinner, formerly lawyer from
Worcester county, but late of Providence, is get
ting bill through the Mexican Congress, for tele-
graph between Vera Cruz and Mexico. The bill
has passed one house. The protector arrived in
Vera Cruz, from the United States three or four
weeks previous; walked from that city to this sur
yeyed the road, and expected to go to work imme-
dlately, setting up posts.
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TELEeRAPH TO WARREN AND BRisToL.-The tele-
graph wire between this city and Bristol, running
through Darlington and Warren, is now up, and will
be in operation next week. The Bristol Phenir saws
"All We at the South, the North, the East and the
West, who wish to converse with the citizens of
Bristol, can do so with lightning speed
Trans, dprI 30.
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Naval Iniellluence

Lieut. John Manning has been ordered 10 thu " @
snip Pennsyvania as LIST Lieutenant in place Of on,
Thicker who has been ordered to the U s. frigat. ~;
AZ, @ Ist Lieutenant.-NorLoK Beaeon. Mru3
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Orleans, Of oath April saws .-1rb ,eu r rom New
OF Health do not show the gradual i'm o
~ oh " nsu Deen led to expect. The deaths dnrina
sne iaet week were two hundred and tbtrta W, u''nt
winch one hundred and one were of cboIsra OF
an increase the waek prevops '"'icra, winch is
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EMANCIPATION IN KENTUCKY.-The convention,
composed OF citizens of the commonwealth of Ken
lucky, and representing the opinions and wishes of
large number of their felow-citizens throughout
the commonwealth, met in the CAPITOL on the 18th
April, 1919, to consider what course it becomes
those who are opposed to the increase and to the
perpetulty OF slavery in this State to pursue in the
approaching canvass for members Of the convcn-
ton, called to amend the constitution and adopted
the propositions which follow, as expressing Its
judgment in the premises:
l. Believing that involuntary hereditary slavery as
II exists by law in this State Is injurious to the pros
perity Of the commonwealth inconsistent with the fun
damenta principles Of free contrary to the
natural rights Of mankind and adverse pure state
OF morals Of opinion that it ought not to be in
commonwealth
. That any scheme of emancipation ought to be
prospective operating exclusively upon negroes born
after the adoption Of the scheme, and connected with
colonization.
3. That we recommend the following points as those
to be insisted ON in the constitution and that
didaes be in every county in the State favorable
to these or similar constitutional provisions:
l. The absolute prohibition Of the portation Of any
more slaves to Kentucky
q The complete power in the people Of Kentucky to
enforce and perfect or under the new constitution
system of gradual prospective emancipation of slaves
4 This convention confines its recommen dation to
tie question of slavery, and makes expression of
s. Resolved, That w w. worsley Reuben Dawson
D. L. Beatty, Pat Maxcy, Bland Ballard, VIM. Boone
VIM. f. Glover, T. McGrain, James Speed and William
Richardson be- and they are hereby appointed central
committee, to use all proper means to promote the
views OF this convention the subject OF emancipa
ton and that they have power to appoint sub commit
tees in such places in the State they may deem pro-
per and also to appoint advocates Of the cause where
they may think its interest demands it.
On motion, Of Mr.. Balinger IL was
Resolved That the thanks of this convention
hereby rendered to its President Vice Presidents and
Secretaries for the able and impartial in which
they have discharged their respective duties.
Resolved That the newspapers of Kentucky be
tpectfuy requested to publish the foregoing preamble
and resolutions. HENRY CLAY. of Bourbon Pres't
IL NV, W,SeAIr. Will; P, Boosr. Vice Presidents.
blahd Ballard, o s. Poston, and Samuel Shy Secs.
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appointment.

william u Brobson has been appointed Collector OF
Kpytoms for Delaware "
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ASSASSINATION OF BRowSLow. -Rutherfordton,
IN CD April PA gentleman was in our offic:
on Monday and Informed us that he had received q
.ter IRON friend residing near Jonesboro' stating
nst w u Brownlow, editor Of the Jonesboro' Wing
su o'en asssssinated In the street. by man by the
Ian Vi hyland-that yland struck him on the back
Wy mead racturiDg the skull in such a manner that
a. ys r.i ., the bone came out We give the report
r,ctness C, ~ ana see no reason to doubt Its cor
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us~rs About Col Fremont's Disasters.

TFrom the st Iouis Reyeile, hP"n ~
M Tapn one Of the sufferers In the us-s ter winch
-n,ix bsfe col Fremont's party, is now in this city
He has entirely recruited his hea'h anu anu
ents for the second trial OF journey to California
The account he gives OF the terrible prvations and
sna.rincs endured by the party to which he at
corresponds in every particular with that of
Col fremont The wretchedness of their condition for
awhile he says, passes human conception.
OF the ten men who died, two. Messrs Wise and An
drews well known citizens of this place. Proue
vas native of France: Moran a resident of illinois,
whose relations we believe are in Cahoka; Beade re-
sident of this county, Rhorer and King. citizens OF
Georgetown, D. Ci Hubbard, from Milwaukee, and Car
yer from Chicago
The fate of Mr.. King was most heart-rending. He
was, says MIR. Tapn in the spring time OF life,
efcultivated mind and Of the most engaging manners
He had been married but two weeks previous to his de-
parture on the expedition and was only short time
with the company ere he had gained the friendship
and esteem Of every member. When Fremont's party
had first lost their horses, company Of four men, of
which King had been appointed leader, despatch
ed to the settlements to procure Sixteen days
after their departure, Fremont (who having bscome
impatient Of their protracted stay, had determined to
90 himself in search Of suppies) overlook them. He
found Williams, breckenridge and another scarcely
able to proceed from exhaustion.
King had died, and his remains, which the party
carried with them, had been moro than half eaten up
by his companions. A dire necessity had left them
choice, and 1t was done In self protection. Up to
nearly the day of his death, King had kept journal
The last entry written upon it is this =" Dec 1lth
This morning as usual, have had quarrel with Bill
Williams. Nothing to eat We travelled mile
and half today Tho cause of the difficulty with
williams the later's daily increasing weakness
and his inability to proceed King endeavored by re-
monstrances to urge him forward.
So long as Fremont remained in the camp, says Mr.
Taplin, his presence was great encouragement to hi
men and they were, much could be expected
reconciled to their condition. but, he lief
them, to go in quest of assistance the more inexpe
rienced members lost all kind of hope. They con
sidercd their fate already sealed. Thus Morain wan
dered in the neighborhood of the camp in search
game and finally followed in the footsteps of Col Ere
mont, with desperate hope of overtaking him ii
had not gone far, however, when total exhaustion
pelled him to lie down for his final rest Those in
0mong whom was MIR. Tapn) who survived, sui
sisted as best they could. hide, but this, ais
would have failed to sustain them, had assistanc
arrived as it did
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MISUNDERSTANDING Cherokee &c Westfeldt lady ana
amily Gutter lady and servant Mrs Ludlow mrs Rich
aid smith, Mrs Chick Mrs MeNeVen Miss Neil Mss NARY
Campbell, Mrs NJ Hall Mchscr, Miss McAlhster ,!aC
gordon and Miss LOWS, Miss lsdow Mis- Parman
Miss Mary Repsnaul Grs Bogarus, Mrs Ncrepor Mrs Child
: halsey and lady Mrs Penn GasIo family Mrs VIM
Davis Mrs Jos lays Mr. Moss and lady, DR. Thos
ter lady, children and servans Msssrs a iI,for 4 ~
Eiddlcon II Langley, W lIodgson Woeb siIamiIton.
DR. GcNeyen Henry Gteenler Chares Gre, nbcra w Ford
Wdls pr W hetler Lesring John Cody, VIM Foote.
kpmel Beech, Jesse stone n Prime Rev Rev Wn Veil
bardee, ID u Nichols Dr Si!W,U md laJv W,s,eys
Potr Masters Stoddard P,rma,. taiS,y LudIow Davis
and Hardee, and ~ in the stecr,xa ~ r
CArTon- slip J0shBa Bates Who'd E. So, Pbp III Rau-
! cue Henry W Gair, Est 'f
tANTA NAkTHA-->tlr Wa, f.bu,,onn ~
eaml A. Mafdaena; Nr SIiuner U mad child Mrs Vennt
children. Ar Endpp Mu.t,r Etl tN.ter lIerrara
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pieces OF the concert on the pianoforte. The pro-
gramme consists OF the most prominent gems borrowed
from the best writer's and is ulated to draw MANY
daeon to the concert of the talented voinst Desire
Ikelheimer.
Mn. MAcARTHy, the eminent deneator Of Irish cha
racter, will commence series of his delightful Irish
Evenings at Nauxhall Garden, tomorrow night lie
will be aided by Miss Fanny Frazer the beautiful yo.
calist, and presents a fine programme.
CHRIsTy's MiSsTRELs.-Thcse geniuses are rs lively
can be. The fine spring weather Of last week en-
livened them up, that they sing, dance, play
&c, better than ever; and rs they have ever been
most admirable performers in their line they rank
suporla;ivcs. They will give n series OF brilliant
concerts during the coming week.
Castle GARpES.-Summert time Is nearly upon us, and
Castle Garden has once been thrown open to the
public for the season The Sunday evening concerts,
which have always been so much appreciated by our
citizens. will be commenced this evening" and the ccle
brated New York Brass Band under the direction Of
Mr.. j. Noshor will perform variety Of the most ad-
mirable music from the works Of Nsukomm, Haydn,
Maynard, Bloomfield. &c. A most delightful evening
can be spent here The concert will commence ut
o'clock.
trnordnary views which by those who have Them
stated to be the most remarkable things yet pro-
duced by modern science will be exhibited tomorrow
evening FOR the nrst time at the new assembly rooms
over the Chinese Museum They embrace than
FIVE hundred separate pictures and the effect produced
10y them IL little short of oncbantment.
NV ORLEANS SrRrSADERs-Tbe varied and excellent
performances Of these individuals fail to attract
hrst rate audiences, both as regards fashion and num-
oers Their elegant singing and artistic instrumental
performances will bear the most minute criticism We
recommend them highly to all citizens and strangers
.,siung the city They will sing every evening during
the coming week
MADAME Biscaccinnt vocalist Of rare music al gifts
mas been giving concerts in Lousyle XIV in connec-
uon with Mr. iatton the celebrated comic singer The
Louitville Courier says the Odd Fclows' Han was
crowded each night they performed
Mt O. Vandsbhons performance OF "OtheIlou at
fort W
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Terms of the Weekly Republic,
GROCERY & PROVISION STORE.

Nam Street, betlDeen First and Second.
IT HE undersigned announces to the good people
/ of this city and county that he has Just opened
and now offers for sale choicestock OF ARTICLES, TO
wit:
Java and Rio Coffee,
N o. chushed and loaf Sugars,
Young Hyson, Imperial and Black G.P Teas,
Hard and Soft she'll Almonds,
Walnuts, cream do. Fiberts, &c
Floor scrubbing, shoe and brunding brushes,
Flour, Hall and Buggy Mats,
Wash tubs, buckets, wooden bowls & trays,
Wash boards, Brooms, hearth do & Whlsks,
OYSTERS HOLSTERS Sardnes, Ma ckerel & Goldfish
2f Star ana Tallow Candies, LAID Oil,
~ Pickles of various kinds,
S H. and N. .. Molasses
Beef Tongues & Dried Beet, Cheese,
Bar, fancy, Olive and shaving soaps,
Raisins, Figs and pruneS,
-~a Ground Alspice, Pepper, Ginger,
Cinnamon, Cloves, and III the berry and bsrk,
Indigo, Nader Alum and other dye stutts,
An assortment of Glass and Queensware,
All of which will sell for cash, or exchange ol
butter, eggs and other produce. ,o,v
Evansville, April 25-tt ?. HORNDROoh'
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MEDICAL COLLEGE OF EVANSVILLE
EVANSVILLE. IND.

TINE regular course of Lectures for the session o
l. 1S49 and 1850 will commence the first Monday
in November, and terminate the last week in Feb.
ruary.
The following gentleman compose the faculty
viz:
General Descriptive and Surgical Anatomy,
CHARLES S. VIEWER, M. d.
Chemistry and Pharmacy,
Materia Medica and Therapeutics,
JOHN X. WILCOX, NJ. D.
Principles and Practice ofSu1gery,
MADISON J. BRAY, NJ. D.
Theory and Practice Of Medicine,
LEVI L. LAYCOCK, III. D.
Obstetrics and Diseases Of Women and Children
GEORGE B. WALKER, NJ. D.
Demonstration of Anatomy,
MARK TRAFTON, NJ. D.
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AS n Female Medicine
"a IS lrithOnt q rival.


This Sarsaparilla is a sovereign and speedy cure
Tor incipient Consumption, Bafrenhess. Prolaps1s
Uteri Failing OF the Womb Costumes Files Leu
.coThoea Whites; INSTRUCTED or dlfhcut Menstua'
lOn incontinence OF Urine, or involuntary discharge
thereof and tor the general prostratlOn OF the sys-
tenr-no rntter whether the result inherent cause
or causes produced by irreguarty illness or accl-
dent. Nothing can be more surprising than It's IN
MIGRATING effects on the human frame Persons OF
all weakness and lassitude from taking II at .nce
become robust and full OF energy Under It's influence
IItimmediatey cuuneracts the nerveleSsness OF the
female frame. which is ra great cause OF DarrenneSs
1t will not be expected OF Us ncases OF so delicate
nature to exhibit certificates or Of cures performed
but can the afflicted, that hundreds OF cases
have been reported tOuS Thousands OF cases WHERE
families have been without children, Gtser using
few bottles of this invaluable medicine, have been
blessed with fine healthy Osplng II has been eX-
pressly prepared in reference female complaints
No female who has reason tOsuppose she Is approach
ING that critical period "the turn OF Li'e,' should
neglect TO take it. is certain preventive tor any
of the numerous and horrible diseases TO which ie
ciales subject at this time OF lite his period
aay be delayed for several years by using this med
cine Nor is less valuable tor these who ain
vn haGG ckening the blood and invigorating the
Muibgm manhood, as it is called To assist re-
system Indeed, this medicine Is invaluable TOR 4
the delicate diseases to which women are subject
1t Is the safest end most eectua medicine tor pu
rifyng the system ard relieving the suterings at
endant upon childbirth, discovered 1t strength
ems both the mother and child prevents pain and dis
ease, increases ind enriches the food, those wht
have used it think it Is Indispensable 1t Is highly
useful, both before and alter confinement pre-
vents diseases attendant upon childbirth In Cos
Iiveness, Piles, Cramps, Swellin of the feet, De
Ispondency, Heartburn, Vomiting, Pain in the bach
and loins, False Pains, HemurThage and in reguia
ling The Secretous and eGualiZing the circulation
it has no equal The great beauty OF this medicin
is, it is always safe, and the most delicate i
lmOst successfully,
As identifying agent it is far superior to all tn
cosmestcs and lotions use, producing clear ant
beautiful skin. rosy checks, removing ireckes aux
pnIples. y hint the young ladies as sufficient!
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MUTUAL BENEFIT
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
? THISinstitut,on is distingm

- THIS institution is distingm
- others, at home or boad, by al, or more,
SS1E*ee9ot the following peculiarities-
l. Where the premiums are over $50 il reouires,
only one quarter part in cash, instead OF the whole
z. A. allows the assured to pay yearly, quarterly,
3: No part OF the profits are withheld. or divert
ed from the assured either in charity or otherwise
4. 1t has no loan, either nominal or real, to paw
interest for having ST icient canita funded fr,,y,
premiums received.
D, The assured can withdraw his profits, or have
them to accumulate, year by year, at his option
D. 1t assures to the age OF 81, instead of stoppin
at 90.
1t declares the profits yearly, instead of once in
1--we or seven years and issues scrip yearly 10 the As
sured, bearing per cent inierest-wheh scrip is re-
deemed IN cash, when the profits amounted TO 5000 :
uUU, or allowed TO accumulate the option of the
Assured. .
8: 1t enables to provide for his wife and
chlidien IN such way, that although he may lose
every thng, they are safes and all PERSONS whether
married or unmarried, to provide for Old Age Sick
ness and Want, well tor Death
y The Assured can surrender the policy at any
value.
TO- At any time after the first year, the Assured
can borrow on the scrip issued two-thirds ofits a.
mount,-so that he has nothing to fear from change
oil circumstances, or Inability pay the premium
H. Ll-ect9rs and Officers are chosen yearly; aud
the Assured votes according to his interest
II. he funds are all invested in United States,
New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts stocks
and IN Real Estate in New York and New Jersey
wholly unincumbered, and OF double the value loun--
ed.
10. Itpays no Directors no Auditors, no Solici- >
tors 1t lends money neither.
IA. 1t does not reckon the Assured year older :
than he is-but from six months less to six months
uore, TO equalize the estimate between ali par.
YES
Is. The rates are lower the expenses less and $40
profits larger, than with Foreign Offices; investments
here yielding from to per cent abroad oaly per
cent.to say nothing OF 80 per cent reserved nor
interest allowed to those who furnish a 'tguaran
capital, at the rate OF per cent, on every hun
dred pounds subscribed, tor every pounds paid
in!
10. Instead of encouraging, every precaution is
taken to prevent, forfeiture of the policy.
II. The liability Of the Assured is limited by Law,
to the amount OF his premium note.
ALLEN &. HALLOOK, Agent.
VI. J. BRAY, VI. D. Medical Examiner
All persons wishing to make insurance on theIis
own or on their friends LIVt rs, will please call up
the agent in this Civ Office on Main street near
Water. and examine the terms and rates OF the Com
pany. lie l6-ly
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say that have used it 10 some extent in Cutaneous
Affections long standing, as 1inea Capetis' LIE
pra Proriass, Scabies, Syphilitic Caehexia, and III
all diseases where the indication OF cure seems to
consist in thorough change or modification of the
fluids of the body with considerable success, in con-
junction with local IL satment. Think would pre-,
crit to any other pre- aration of Sarsapara IN uss-
and any physician will admit its value upon learn
ing the substances that enter into its composition
I Respectfully, yours, w. T. PRENTlSS, M d:
Lewisport, KY, Dec. A, lS47.