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BosroS, August III, lS49
HEALTH AND BUSINESS OF THE CITY.

The cholera is abating here. 0fthrteen cases to-
day, only three were among our native population.
Nearly all the victims are Irish, who live impru-
IDENTIFY and are crowded together in badly ventilated
dwellings.
Business matters are improving; Of the news
papers says, "Mik and Pearl streets give abundant
evidence of this fact in the multiplicity Of boxes,
bales and bundles addressed to almost every State
in the Union, tumbed pell-me upon the sidewalks,
regardless of city ordinances, to the annoyance Of
pedestrians and delight of dry-goods jvbbers,
manufacturers agents, and wholesale shoe and
leather dealers in that locality" In allusion TO the
health Of the city, the same authority says "Bos-
ton is fortunate in times like these IN her system
Of sewers and drainage, whereby the refuse and
slops OF ber twenty-five thousand dinners daily
scattered into the sea- almost before those dinners
are eaten whilst those of some OF her sister cities
are left TO tester and fume upon the earths surface,
generating all the evils that escaped from the fabu-
Ious box of Pandora"
FATHER MATHEW AND THE UNITARIAN CLERGYMAN.
The present week terminates the labors of Father
Mathew in this city and its immediate vicinity,
where he has administered the pledge to upwards
of twenty-five thousand persons, old and young
On Thursday he visited Nahant, where he was
hospitaby entertained by Mr. Tudor, who, at great
labor and expense, has established beautiful gar
den on the coast in the very teeth OF the brny
surge.
Some conversation has been caused by the cir
cumstance, that the Rev. Mr. Stetson, Unitarian
clergyman, the other day took the pledge from
Father Mathew, and, at his own request, received
il with oil the ceremonies employed in the case Of
Roman Catholics, remarking that he could see no
Improperly in any person protesting to be Chris
tan recognising the significance of the the
emblem Of mans redemption. Some Of our Pro-
tes,ants are a good deal scandazed by this act,
while others laugh at II as an innocent whim on the
part of the worthy clergyman.
LECTURES ON HUNeARY.
Or Kraitzer, by birth Hungarian, is lecturing
here on the history and present condition Of Hun
gary his object being to procure the funds to en-
able him to JON his countrymen, whom he was
obliged to abandon some years since in consequence
of his uterance Of opinions liberal than pleas
ing to the powers that were.
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INSIDE VENETIAN BLINDS.

THE undersigned respectfully informs his friends
IL and the public generally, that he is, as usual,
ready and willing to fill any orders in his line of
business, such as
Venetian Blinds, all sizes and styles, suitable for
both public and private dwellings.
Also the Narrow Stat Blind, a beautiful article.
Trimmings furnished, and painted shades and
linen curtains put up in the best style.
Old blinds painted and trimmed to look as well
az new.
Hair, Shuck and Cotton Mattresses, Pew Cush-
ions, Sc, &c, to ORDER all at prices to suit the
times.
Orders thankfully received and promptly at
tended to. WILLIAM NOELL,
South side Pa. av. between 9th h 10th sts
Aug. l4-co3hf
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The Abduction Case.

We have nothing to add in relation to
this matter, except that the press of New
Orleans appears to look with great doubt
upon the reports circulated from Mobile in
relation to the Discrimination of Rey to re-
turn to the United States. As we stated
previously, at this distance from the scene,
and in the face of the various conflicting
rumors, it is impossible to form any posi-
tive opinion, OF even to sum up the pro-
ceedings of the court. We shall, there
fore, continue to publish full reports of the
investigation as we receive them.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
REPORTED FOR THE REPUBLIC.
WHEELING, August -.

WHEELING, August H.
The splendid new suspension wire footway
erected across the Ohio at this place by Mr. Ellet,
protector Of the wire suspension bridge across the
Niagara, is now completed, and the first expert
ment in crossing it was made this morning. The
spar from bank to bank is one thousand and ten
feet, the longest in the world. 1t is decidedly
beautiful structure, and in all its parts fully meets
the most sanguine expectations. 1t is the design
of MIR. E. to erect large suspension bridge along
side of this footway, for the use of the railroad
company, over which the cars, locomotive, &C.,
are to pass.
New YoRK, August l3.-The Board of Health
report los cases and Al deaths of cholera for the
twenty-four hours ending at noon to-day
BosroN, August ID The Board of Health re-
port % deaths of cholera for the fortyeght hours
ending at noon to-day.
PHILADELPHIA, August l3.-The Board of Health
report II new cases and 10 deaths Of cholera for
the tweny-four hours ending at noon to-day.
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CRY CoRPoRArIoN-Th two Boards held
regular weekly meeting in their respective cham
bers yesterday afternoon. In the Board Of Al
dermen, in the absence of the president, Mr.
LEsox.) who is confined to his room by indisposi-
ton, Mr.. Wilson presided. The public school bill
was passed as it came from the Common Council,
with some trihing amendments. The general APP
preparation bill was reported with an amendment,
and the remainder Of the session was occupied in
its consideration
The Board of Common Council were engaged in
the discussion of police bill, charging the
powers of the captain and men Of the Auxiliary
Guard, increasing their duties, and remodeling the
police system Of the city generally.
Among other petitions, the following rich and
unique document, seriatim ct punciuaini, was laid
before the Board, by Mr.. Writ of the 9Th Ward:
WASHINGTON, August I, lS49.
TO the Board Of Common Council:
Gentlemen: lmpelled by necessity become,
lateny, pressngly obvious, have to request your
indulgence in the DEVIATION.
Increasing depredative and nusances, and since
the enlargement Of the Congress burial ground)
Washington Cemetry, demands the watch Of a
faithful Dog in the absence Of the ncumbents, and
during night; the resident has been subjected to
dog tax; the necessity joining to the peculiar ma
ture of the property and application thereof, In
duces this application, his part agreeing with the
opinion Of others interested, that you would free
and release said incumbent (and subscrIber) from all
obligation 10 pay dog tar; that he may suit the ext
gencies Of the case, and furnish said property with
such said watch or dog
Respectfully, gentlemen, your obedient SER
want. - -"
The petition was laid upon the table.
THg CRY CANAL.-Mr. Thomas Lewis has dis
posed Of his interest the contract for cleaning and
repairing the city canal to Mr.. John G. Hardness,
who, with his brother, Mr.. George w. Hardness,
are now the sole contractors. Additional vgor
seems TO have been infused into the work, which is
now busily prosecuted The water has been taken
off the section between 10th and l2h streets; and
the fears which were entertained of a noxlous and
unhealthy efluvia arising from. the exposed bottom
of the canal TO the action Of the sun, fortunately
dispeed. The deposits Of. sand formed in the Ca
nal become dry in short.ime, and emit no disa-
greeabe smell whatever. q
CAMp-mEETNG.-A camp-meeng will commence
on Friday the I7th instant, IN Fairfax county,
Virginia, about nine miles from this city, by either
the Little Falls or Alexandra road. We learn that
a large company Of the members of the Mckendree
chapel purpose being in attendance, and Mr..
Shreeve as been secured by them to attend to their
personal comfort and wants during the camp
Other companies from the various Methodist Epis-
copa churches in the district will also be in attend
ance, with the exception Of the Wesley chapel, the
members of which, on account Of the indsposition
Of their pastor, the Rev. Mr. Morgan, have not
formed a company but those who intend visiting
the camp will unite with that from the McKendree
chapel.
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From the Bulletin Of the .9rt Union for august

Leutze, who was to return to America this sum-
mer, has postponed his visit until autumn He has
been somewhat interrupted in his pursuits by the
political difficulties which for year or two past
have disturbed the community of Dusseldorf Tie
has just finished his picture of the "Attainder Of
Stafford for the Art Union, which is now on its
way to this country.
Chapman is still in Paris from which city he has
already hither several excellent copies OF we'll
known masterpieces Of the Dutch school
The troubles in Italy have driven many Amen-
artists from their residences in that country. II
10 believed, however, that Brown, the landscape
painter, and Terry still remain in Rome or its vi
cinlty, although nothing has been heard from them
OF late.
Page has injured his health by two close sppcs-
ton, and Is now recruiting on Staten Island he
has lately completed head Of Wright, the medal
isl.
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Nrw YoRK, August I2-4 D. m
ARRIVAL FROM cHAeREs.

have just ieturned from visit to the splendid
steamship the "Empire City, which arrived to-day
from Chsgres, after a passage of eleven days, in
Guiding two days detention at Kingston, Jamaica
where the captain took in . fresh supply Of coal
and provisions Captain Wilson, the accomplished
commander Of thus fine vessel expresses himself
perfectly satisfied with her sailing qualities. She
made the voyage out in gala style. The "Fal-
COM headed her off the trip home, and she brought
only few passengers. The intelligence brough,
by the Empire" was anticipated by he arrival OF
the Falcon at New Orleans on the 4th instsnt--no,
"here from Oregon" as your compositors, or my
bad calgrsphy, made me say the other day in one
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We take from the New York Tribune the follow
ing obituary of distinguished jurst and citizen Of
Maine
Hon. STEPHEN LoNcvELLow died at his resi-
dence in Portland, Maine, on Thursday evening, I'd
instant at the age Of 70 years Mr.. Longfellow
was one Of the most distinguished citizens Of New
England, and for many years held eminent
rank in the politics and at the bar Of his adopted
State He was leader Of the old Federal school
in Massachusetts before the separation of Maine
from that State, and honored with the highest
marks Of confidence from his fellow-citizens. The
political associate Of Strong, Gore, Cabot Dana,
Fisher Ames Prescott, Otis, and other distinguished
Federalists, he was chosen member Of the Hart
ford Convention in 1914, Of which body at the time
of his death he was the only surviving delegate from
VI assachus with the exception Of the venerable
Judge Wilde, Of the supreme judicial court Of that
Commonwealth. He was man OF great intellec-
tua acuteness and penetration; as lawyer, cele-
DRAFTED for his nice and subtle determinations; as
politician, OF unsulled purity and fidelity to his
convictions as member OF society, possessing
rare umenity OF manners delightful and instructive
in conversation, with memory rich IN the stores
of a long and diversified experience; as Christian,
devout in his feelings rigid in his adherence to du
tv. and without faint of sectaran bigotry. For
the last few years he has suffered gradual de-
cline Of health, but without any percepuble dImi-
mutton Of his public spirit his interest IN society.
Mr.. LongfeIlow was the father Of Professor Long
fellow, Of Harvard University, and of Rev. Mr..
Long fellow Of the Unitarian church, at Fall River,
Massachusett
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DIED.

I'm this city, the 18th instant, in the 18th year
Of his age, JAMES WILSON, son of SAMUEL and
ELLEN A. G.. GRuBB.
The friends of the family are invited to attend
his funeral this Tuesday morning at 10 O'Clock,
from the residence Of his father on street south,
between 18th and 18th.
On Sunday night, the 18th instant, SARAH
CONSTANTINE, daughter of Dur and LU RETI
NJ gases, in the nth year of her age
The friends of the family requested to attend
her funeral, TO proceed from the residence of her
father, this afternoon at 4 O'Clock
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Total deaths

There are 262 deaths less by all Diseases and 255
less by cholera, which proves that II IS in cholera
alone there was decrease last week.
These statistics disclose most gratifying change
in the public health OF course, the effect produced
in the public mind is very marked and decided.
Business is revivng 10 remarkable extent.
Strangers are crowdng into the city. fervently
trust that the pestIlence will soon disappear alto
gether, and that the solemn lessons which il has
conveyed will not soon be forgotten.
THE scHooLMAsrER ABROAD.
The following certificate was sent to the commits
soners of the ams-house the other day, in order to
procure the interment of still-born child:
''NEw YoRK, August, l849
''this certi6es that Georg Parker bon in New
York, aged ~ years months = days Died on
the day Of month l649 at No 1863 Washington
street coas of Death bon death-colar weth.
''DR. PUDESKEYF, Ceder st 1913"
Have we not got some glorious specimens Of the
genus msdieaia in this mighty metropolis
ANEW CHOLERA THEORY.
A DIR. Bourne, of this city, has come out with an
other new cholera theory. Heascribes the pestlenc'
to the influence of some mischievous comet which
has been disturbing the electrical forces What next
Meanwhile the profession" don't trouble itself in
any close Investigations Of the disease at the hos
pitfalls.
THE PRESIDENT AND HIS CABINET.
Brady, the wel-known daguerreotypIst, is en-
gagged in bringing out superb engraving of Presl'
dent Taylor and his Cabinet, the portraits tken
from daguerreotypes. 1t will be beautiful picture.
The hkenesses are capital, and the whole arrange
ment artstical and effective. The work has been
in hand for nearly two months, and will be soon
completed | have no hesitation in saying that II
will be a most credtable specimen of the progress
of American art.
Mr. CLAY AND THE LANDLORDS
There is quite fight among the landlords of the
hotels at the fashionable watering-places for the
monopoly of Mr. Clay. 1t is really most crafty.
ing TO witness the enthusiasm with which this an
Gent statesman is received wherever he goes. Al
Saratoga he excited as great sensation as in the
days when he played so prominent part IN the po-
tcal affairs of the country They are anxlousy
looking for him at Newport. The arrival of one
of those ustrious public men is quite godsend tc
the landlords, and no wonder they fight for them
Ii would be curious subject ofinqury to ascertain
the relative value of public characters to ho
tells at the waterng-paces.
CONSIDERABLE.
They now print blank certificates Of deaths
which are furnished gratuitousy by the board Of
health to all physicians who apply for them. Good
photography is a terrible hard business. IL is easy
TO write, but another thing TO spell.
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The CARysFoRT LiGHT-BousE.-Ihe Iron Light
house built in Philadelphia under the direction of
Captain H. Stansbury, United States Topographic
cal Engineers, has been temporarily erected AT the
foundery OF Merrill and Towne. The present
agent of the United States, Mr.. j. w. p. Lewis,
was connected with Captain ~tsnsbury during all
the preliminary labors, and, when that officer was
assigned to the survey of the great Salt Lake, had
the immediate direction of that portion of the work
which remained to be done 1t now attracts much
attention, having attained an altitude Of nearly one
hundred feet The structure is TO be erected on
Carysfort reef, on the coast of Florida, and when
put up will prove the most substantial light house
in the world Ii will rest upon foundation ten
feet Deep cut in the solid rock, which now in pro-
eress The massive structure is supported by nine
cast-iron posts the first section of the central one
weighing seven tons and the others three tons each.
The form of the structure is circular and the por-
iions enclosed for the dwelling Of the lighthouse
keeper and his family elevated about thrty-hve
feet above the foundation. An iron staircase, with
baustrade winds around the centre post, clear to
the top, afordng mode of access to every part of
the structure. The enclosure for the dwelling is
made with huge plates of iron, pierced for windows,
and the flooring and ceiling is also of the ma
terisl. The lantern will not be put up here the OBJ
ject being merely to put the parts together, so that
there will be waste OF time, when the labor Of
putting up permanently the site fixed for it is
commenced. The whole height will be one hun
dred and thirty-seven feet. From the almost inn
perisnable nature Of the material, and it's peculiar
formation, presenting obstacle to the fury of the
waves. there can be no doubt that it will remain for
sges m onument Of the liberality Of the govern-
meat. as well as Of the skill and ingenuity Of the
officer Of engineers and the master hands that
planned and carried into execution the design.
Personal lsrELLIeENcE.-Lornzo Draper,
consul for Hnvre, and Edward Kent, consul for
Rio Janeiro, have sailed from New York for their
respective official posts The Belgian Minister ut
Washington has received intelligence OF the death
of his wife, Madame Beaulieu, at Namur whIther
she had gone to recover her health.
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ny letters. So we have no later news from Cal

of my letters. So we have no later news from Cal
ifornia.
Ii was but the other day that and few friends
inspected this steamship, just as she was undergoing
the last finishing touches of he painter and glider
Since that time she has sailed thousands and thou
sands of miles, and is now here at our wharf, as
beautiful and fresh-looking new-made bride.
Indeed, the Empire City"is a magnificent vessel
floating palace. In magnihcence and cosness OF
finish she excels all her rivals here; while the
strength of her build and the excellence OF her ma
chinery, are unsurpassed. Already upwards oil
one hundred and fifty births engaged in her for the
next voyage She sails on the 10Th; so that Cap
tain Wilson is just allowed time enough TO walk up
TO the post Office and take turn on the Battery be-
fore he is called on TO excIalm again
'sMy bark is on the sea
They live in good style on board the empire" "
| assure you. We dined on board with the cap
tan for, noiens polens he insisted that we should
Judge of the flavor of some nonparel mutton when,
week ago, was living, breathing, and nbbIing on
the hills of Jamaica. II was really delicious, and,
washed down with draught Of our own pure Cro-
ton, cooled by one or two Jumps of chrysal ice from
the famous Rockland Lake, made feast fit for any
prince or penny-a-liner.
Chagres was quite healthy, Captain Wilson In
formed u.s. He did not hear of any sickness there.
The lines on the other side of the lshmus get
ting into good ORDER and there is now little delay in
getting to San Francisco.
Two or three successful California adventures
returned in the Empire" One of these fortunate
Individuals brought about twenty six thousand dol
lars-the result Of udcious speculations and gold
digging combined. He is satisfied with this mode
rate sum, and intends to sit down quietly in his ma
tive State.
AT Kingston The empire" was subjected to the
usual annoyances and extortions praciised in that
hospitable portion of her Britannia majesty's do
minions. Captain Wilson paid about twenty five
hundred dollars for port charges of various kinds.
Among the passengers who go out in the "Em-
pire" next trip are Colonel McDougal and James
H. Brady, esq.,, of this city The last-named gen
tleman is son-in-law of Colonel Jonathan d. Ste
venson late commandment of the regiment of Califor-
MIA volunteers, who is now engaged in building up
new city at the junction Of the Sacramento and
San Joaquin rivers. According to the last accounts
this enterprise was the full tide of successful pro-
gress. The location is near the Stanisaus mines,
and is a favorable depot for wood and fresh water.
1t is called "New York on the Pacific" and will no
doubt be great place one of these days
DECLINE OF THE CHOLERA.
| The official returns leave no room to doubt the
decadence of the prevailing epidemic in this city.
The following table shows the cholera mortality,
and the average temperature for the last four weeks:
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United States Mail Steamship Company, To-
al yria ~

United States Mail Steamship Company, for
California, via Chagres.
THE new and spacious steamship OHIO, will be
Il despatched on Monday, the 9th of August, at
O'clock from the pier, footof Warren street. North
river, under the command of Lieut.. j. A. Schenck
U. s. Navy.
The OHIO is the first of the regular Mail steamers
between New York and Chagres. She will convey
the Government Mails and passengers for the Paci-
nc steamers returning from Panama to California
The great size, strength, and power of the Ohio,
are far beyond those OF any American steamer
afoat being 5000 tons burthen, with superior dou-
BILE engines of 900 horse power each. Passengers
by this ship have the of safety and speed
not to be felt on any steamer with a single
gine.
The arrangements for the comfort and convent
ence Of the passengers the most liberal scale:
in her four spacious saloons and well ventilated
cabins and state rooms combined all the conve-
niences of first class hotel.
RATES OF PASSAGE TO CHAGRES.
State Rooms, after Saloons. ....... $50 each.
Parties OF three occupying one State
Room in Dining Saloons. ........ 1875 ["
State Room, Forward Saloon. lis I"
Second Cabin. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 100 "
Storage, berth found with beds, and
mess at separate table. ........... so
$50 lbs baggage allowed each passenger.
Passage TO Havana, $40. Passage to New Or
leans S75
Freights TO Chagres, 10 cents per cubic foot.
Do New Orleans, % cents per cubic foot
All Tickets for passage must be procured at the
Office Of the Company.
NJ o. ROBERTS,
July 30-d4w lis West street
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MErRorolIrAN MnK--Thc Canada Punch says
that much Of the milk consumed in the metropolis
IS brought from the chalk cliffs Of Dover, though
the cockneys think il comes from Cowes
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WALTER n. LOWRIE,
JOHN r. FlTZHUGH,

From the spin, manifested by men Of ell parties,
am sure that President TArLoR's reception here
will be such one as is due to the Chief Magistrate
of the nation
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vERMoNr.--Mr. Greeley, of the New York Tn
bune, has made appointments to address the free
men Of Vermont, at different points, previous to
the September election.
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CoAsr SuayEY STATION, near
Secretary 9th Treasury.
Tennessee.

Returns published in the Knoxville Register, of
the 9th inst, from all but three counties, render it
absolutely certaix that Anderson (Whig) has been
elected by very large majority. The Locotocos
have, therefore, but one member.
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my BRETHREN" said Swift in sermon, there
are three sorts Of prdcof birth, Of riches, and Of
talents. shall not speak Of the latter, none Of you
be inc liable to that sbomipable vice.