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From the Richmond Uhig.

It is now quite apparent that the Democrats have
again carried the State, though the Wings never
had fairer prospect, and with proper organiza-
ton, believe in souls, might easily have Sc
cured the victory. Ii is too late to complain, and
it is useless to repine. Yet we cannot but feel a
deep degree of chagrin at seeing triumph, al
ready within our grasp, snatched so completely
from our hands. We are continually told that the
Wings might have succeeded in this place and in
that had they done 80 and sol 1t is hardly worth
while, now that it is too late, to say what might
have been done. 1t is sufficient for us that it
not done, and that we are now reaping the bitter
fruits in utter defeat.
The Wings must learn wisdom from their adver-
saries, who have long beaten them by the force of
drill, and will do until the end Of time, unless
they resort TO the same discipline. There never
was, we believe, party so thoroughly trained as
the Locofoco party in Virginia. The discipline of
the Imperial Guard, of Wellington's Invncibles,
was mere militia mastering compared 10 it. They
all move in a body, according to the word Of com
mapd, and with pre-concerted regularity. II
there Is more than one candidate in the field, they
manage to make all but one withdraw before the
day OF action, and they contrive by some pro-
cess, which the Wings have not yet learned, to
make not only all the friends of the withdrawn
candidate vote for the nominee, but even that
didate himself They contrive, likewise, TO bring
out all their vote. No man stays at home from
lukewarmness or indifference, but goes to the
polls and supports his party The Wings are
far from Initiating this example. II candidate
does not happen TO suit them, they, in the ma
jority Of instances will not vote for him, though
his principles be precisely identical with theirs;
thereby deranging all organization, and placing
personal prejudiccs above principle. There are
many others who, in conversation, will reprobate
the measures of Locofocoism as destructive TO the
country, and yet, when called on 10 vote, will put
themselves to no trouble TO do 50. II is thus that
L)cofocoism has been enabled 10 triumph, and
from the same causes il tciA triumph 10 the end Of
time, unless friends adopt different system Of
organization, and enter upon their duties with
have ma MI in
ton.
We tell our Wing friends now, and we tell them
in sober seriousness, that we do not believe the Lo
cofoco party has more than bare majority in tho
State, and we appeal 10 the last Presidential cleo
ton in support OF this opinion. Yet they can re,
how, by force Of perfect discipline, they have beer
enabled to defeat US at all points, where were
strongest. The contest has been like one between
veterans and militia. No matter what mum
bcrs may be, il is apparent. that without system
management, discipline, and a fixed determine
ton TO act all together, we never succeed. W.
trust our friends will take warning from this de
feat, and be better prepared in future.
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[ooaarsposDrsor or THE arruaLIo.l
BALrIMoRE, May 60 p. n

BALTIMORE, May sop. IN.
We had quite storm yesterday, and the light
ming in its multifarous windngs did some serious
damage. We had several heavy showers Of rain,
during which the lightning struck in different
places throughout the city, one of which was
house in Conway street. A young lady miss
Reed) inmate of the dwelling, was instantly
knocked down by the fiuid-she is still in critical
situation. The adjoining house Of Mr.. Dunn was
also struck and Miss Dunn very much burnt in the
face. small boy was also injured. negro girl
was likewise seriously affected. A young man
standing at some distance had his umbrella knocked
out Of his hand.
The telegraph wires were struck during one of
the showers, and 50 intense was the heat that the
wires melted off in the Office in several places.
Four pairs of steel pncers plyers which were ly
ing near the wires attracted the fluid, and il melted
them in a half dozen places. In one of them, it
seemed as if piece Of the copper wire had been
driven sixteenth of an inch into the solid steel,
and completely soldered there Another part had
the appearance if it had been completely cut out.
The operators who were in the office at the time
describe it as rolling in on the wires in huge lvid
balls like unto fire, and the explosion loud as a
small cannon. When the wires struck most
violently, of the operators, Mr. Head, had just
left the instrument Had he been there at the time,
the probability is that serious accident would
have occurred
Our military are out to-day in full strength. II
is the regular law parade day They present quite
a formidable appearance.
There is to be grand reform mass meeting in
Monument square to. night ] perceive that the
Locofocos have taken hold of the subject and are
about turning the whole matter into partisan po-
litical purposes This is the very thing that will
kill it. There can be no honesty or sincerity in
such movement Permit me to forewarn the
Wings. Let them not be entrapped by such trick
cry, We want honest, not political reformation.
The flour market is rather dull. Sales of 200
bbls Howard street brands at S., decline; small
sales city mills at SIS 25. Sales 1000 bushels Pa.
wheat at 100 cts. for whte red, do. Ill lib cts;
White corn, SO 81 cts; and yellow, Sc 81 cts.
Oats, 40 cts. Whisky, rs cts.
Groceries dull. Provisions unchanged.
Stock market steady Sales of 5000 Maryland
SIS, at 104 1O4a; $l,70O Baltimore SIS, at ss, a
So; United States SIS of 1867, llss bid, 49, asked
Ohio Railroad shares, 54s bid, SIS asked. This stock
is again likely to advance
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[commvsIcArED.l


short Lecture on Public Lectures.
Mn. REPUBLIC: The following remarks were
suggested in attending Professor Rogers's lecture
last evening:
/. Ii any persons doubt the wisdom of such am APP
plication of the Smithsonian bequest "for the difu-
sion Of knowledge among men, as these scientific
lectures, let them remember that John @. Adams
of the fathers of the system Of diffusion %
now in progress, and that his wisdom cannot be
lightly called in question.
2. II must be gratifying to every man of correct
principles to see so large number OF young men
at these lectures in preference TO going TO the the
atre. Instruction before amusement, should be the
motto Of every youth.
3. The wellpacked audience last evening afford
ed beautiful illustration of our "equal rights
republicans. Upper and lower classes Of society
ESQ caiied) were nicely packed together in the
audience as the geological strata or layers on the
professors diagrams II was little curious to see
the Vice President and our city Mayor take the
lowest Seats while carpenters boys took the high
est These boys will be very likely to get up the
lo,oest at future day themselves, by judicious
alternating of the jack plane and scientific lectures.
4. From the circumstances of the case, the larger
portion Of these assemblies will always be from the
permanent residents Of Washington, and our city
will be answcrabe for the characteristic manners of
these gatherings. There ia generally fixed and
respectful attention. and very little lack of proper
decorum; but many persons must have been an
noyed last evening by the late entrance of some of
the audience. Please ask our city housekeepers to
have the tea kettles put little earlier. II was
part of Aunt Katys piety not to disturb the devo
ton of others
8. A respectful hint to lecturers It has been
frequently remarked that the lecturers in the Inst
tute spoke low not to be heard distinctly.
This was defect noticed 10 some extent last eve
ming. Gentlemen whose lives passed in college
seclusion not always aware of the power OF
voice lost for want of exercise Addressing col
lege class on the familiar terms of teacher and pu
pill, is very different thing from speaking to a
mixed assemblage in large public hall Clear
enunciaton is especially desirable in scientific lee
lures, where the loss of a single word may leopard
the comprehension Of sentence, perhaps of whole
argument. We are inclined to the belief from
some little observation and comparison, that Amer
lean public speakers generally are not equal to
British speakers in power of voice and full, clear
enunciation. In precision of language, in the use
of words to express As ideas forcibly and clearly,
comprehensive even to the popular mind the lee
turer last evening (when distinctly heard) was
happy beyond any praise of ours. SPECS.
WAsHINGToN, May 4, 1850.
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Hon. RoBERT G. wTSTHRoP.-we have read the
speech Of this gentleman with unfeigned pleasure
and satisfaction, not because we subscribe 20 all
the sentiments and opinions expressed in IT, but be-
cause IL is stern and manly rebuke 70 the factous
leaders Of Abotionism in the lower House Of Con-
grcss. For long time past Mr.. Winthrop has
borne in silence attacks made on him by political
enemies, both North and South In the speech be-
mics and has shaken them off IN one mighty effort,
the hon shakes from his name swarm OF summer
flies. We have seldom seen more complete and
successful effort at elegant yet whitening and scorn
ful irony than this speech. He has 30 completely
demolished the distinguished Abolitionist from
Ohio, Mr.. Root, that he will not again be trouble
some for some time 10 come.
ILeringfon (Nio.) Adprtisa.
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FASHIONABLE DANCING.

SIGNOR MORA, Professor of Dancing and
- Composer, from Naples, respectfully informs
nifty that he proposes opening Dancing sn mc sai
my, for a course Of two months, at Carus's Sa
loon. He respectfully invites ladies about to visit
the Springs, who may wish to perfect themselves,
and acquire new and graceful style of dancing,
introduced by Mr.. Saracco in New York, and
taught perfectly by Mr.. Nora in few lessons, as
by Mr.. Saracco himself, TO call upon him, or send
their address to the Saloon. The style is such as
is now practised in the most fashionable and bril-
liant circles of the United States and of Europe.
Dances taught by Mr.. Nora: The Polka Ma
zourka; Redowa Waltz Five Step Waltz; Celari-
Gus Waltz; Polka, Redama, and Mazurka Waltzes,
in two and six steps; new figures German Cotil-
Ion Redowa Quadrille, and the celebrated Tin
garilla.
Ladies waited upon, for private lessons, at their
respective dwellings, when requested.
Junior classes three times a week at the Saloon
or at academies. Saloon open every day for select
classes. For terms apply at the Saloon.
May 7-eo3t
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DeSUucliOil on q may fQTty az 81 LOutS-De0H V
fto0 tD0Blera
ST. LOUIS, May 2.
A dreadful accident occurred last night at La
clede Saloon, on Fifth, Locust street, TO May
Day party.
assembled for amusement; the first floor gave way,
carrying down some two hundred persons, break
ing through the ground floor. and passing into the
cellar, which was half filled with water. A great
number were wounded and some MORALLY, and
two killed instantly-the wife of John Beakey, and
wife Of Chester w. Pumeroy.
The dangerously wounded are Miss Mary Alb
bott, expected to die; Mrs. Emanuel Black, both
legs fractured, one of them in two places.
SERIOUSLY INJURED.-Mrs Johnston, teacher;
Mrs. Malay, Miss Sullivan, Mrs. Reed, wife of the
late surveyor general; piece Of wood penetrated
her hip, and came out on the other side; Miss Vir
ginia Clark, Miss Barlow.
SLIGHTLY INJURED. - Miss Gum, Miss Mary
Pumeroy, Mr.. p. A. Ladew, Mrs. l.. t. Carr, Miss
Sarah Knox, DR.. Sykes, Miss Atwood, Miss Carter,
VIM Waters, Mr.. Tucker, Miss Kate Clark, Miss
Brewell, MIR. Christopher, Mr.. Holmes, Mr.. Pur-
kett principal of the school, and several others; in
all, two dead and forty mine wounded.
New YoRK, May 6-p. IN.
The ship Isabeto arrived here yesterday, bring
ing dates from Rio de Janeiro to he25th March The
extent at Rio. Several Americans had fallen VIC
Tins to its ravages. II ragged worst among the
shippers and lower. classes of people. large
number OF the natives have died. Quite a number
pended business entirely, owing to the universal
sickness. The American firms, however, have
been more fortunate.
Several members of both houses of the legislature
had fallen victims to the terrible malady.
The sloop of war Marion, which sailed from Rio
ON the 18th March, lost one passed mdshipman
and several of her crew with the fever.
The store ship Lexington had sixty cases OH her
list, seventeen of which were of the prevailing fever
Lieut. vanderhurst, of the United States Navy,
died on the 18th March The distress and conster-
nation generally alarming.
The New York market, to-day, exhibits spe
cial change. Stocks are firm at Saturdays prices
Flour is quiet and the tendency of prices is to de-
cline. Sales of common State brands at SIS IL a
So 25 Prime Genesee, SIS 50.
Genesee wheat 1873 cents; red ITO ia cents;
white corn So SO cents; yellow 60 cents; oats A
cents.
Provisions and groceries unchanged.
The cotton market is firm, and prices remain
steady at Saturdays rates
Whisky 23z cents in hhds.
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COPP,s PAVILION.

D0ARDINC.-A few more gentlemen can be
ID commodated with meals al Cops Pavilion, at
the low price Of 90 so per week; also, rooms with
board on moderate terms.
N B.superior bathing rooms always ready
Sulphur fume, Gslvanic, Vapor, and Shower Baths,
at the shortest notice.
Private psrlors for dinner and supper parties.
May l--eodl3t
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SMITHSONIAN LECTURES.

TIVE Course Of Lectures on Geology by Professor
II Henry ID. Rogers will be delivered as follows;
Thursday, May ID; Saturday, 4th; Tuesday, 7th;
Thursday, 9th; Saturday, 18th; Tuesday, l4th-at
O'Clock, p. m.
Each Of the above Lectures will be repeated on
the following days, at 81 O'Clock, p. IN.
Friday, ID; Monday, 9Th; Wednesday, sth; Fri
day, loth; Monday, i3th; Wednesday, 18th
May
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MAY FESTIVAL.

CARUSPS SALOON.-The May Festival will be
~ held at Carusi's Saloon Friday evening,
May 10th. The most ample preparations are being
made to render this of the most brilliant OF the
season.
Ladies who may not have received their cards of
invitation respectfully requested to send their
names and place of residence TO l.. Carusi, at the
Saloon.
Tickets to be had at the principal hotels, book
stores, and at the door of the Saloon. Price: Gen.
tlemen's tickets, two dollars; youths ditto, one
dollar. April 30-eodtd
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"Ho's WHO IN 1s50s-0ne pocket vol
w ume, London, 1850, showing the Royal Fam
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Officers Of State and Council; the House Of Peers,
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just imported from London by
FRANCK TAYLOR.
Also, Dod's Parliamentary Companion for 1850,
one pocket volume. May l.
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BALTIMORE AND Ono RAILROAD Meeting Of
StockholdeTs.-A general meeting OF the stockhod-
ers Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
was held in this city yesterday. Edward ID. Kemp,
esq presided, and J. J. Atkinson, ESQ.,, was APP
pointed secretary. The president Of the road, Mr..
Swami, submitted 10 the meeting full and in
teresting statement in regard 10 the act passed by
the vrginin Legislature, and the Legislation sought
by the city Of Wheeling 70 the route Of the road
and concluded by urging the acceptance Of the
law. The following resolutions, offered by Samuel
Hoffman, ESQ.,, and seconded by Mendcz I. Cohen,
esq, were then unanimously adopted:
"Rssolped, That the act passed by the General
Assembly Of the State Of Virginia, on the 2lst
March, 1850, entitled an act concerning the city OF
Wheeling and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company, be and the same is hereby accepted by
the stockholders Of this company.
" Resolved, That should the act Of Assembly
aforesaid fail from any cause 10 20 into operation,
the foregoing resolution IL not intended by this
meeting as a waiver or abandonment Of the right
heretofore maintained by them, to have the route
which shall be the cheapest 10 construct, maintain,
and work, according 70 the true intent and mean
ing Of the act Of March 9Th 1s47, ascertained in
good faith by their own engineer.
Z" Resolved, That the President OF this company
be instructed 20 official notice 10 be given 20
the Governor Of Virginia and the corporation Of the
city Of Wheeling, as required by said act and 10
do whatever else may be necessary 10 further the
intentions Of the stockholders in their acceptance OF
the said act."-Baitimore Clipper, I'd.
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THROUGH LINE TO CALIFORNIA, VIA
CHAGRES.
Carrying the United States Mail.

MONDAY, MAY IL, AT 3 O'CLOCK, p. M,
From the pier foot of Warren street, N. r.
- The new and elegant double-engine
NldEH. steamship GEORGIA, ID. ID. Porter,
U. s. Navy, commander, will be de-
spatched as above, with the Government mails Tor
the West Indies and the Pacific.
The books now open for passage to Charles
ton, Savannah, Havana, New Orleans, and Cha
gres and for through tickets to San Francisco. To
secure through tickets, early application must be
made, only small number remain unengaged.
An experienced Surgeon Ia attached to the Geor-
gia. The accommodations for passengers OF each
class are unsurpassed by any steamship afioat
The passengers for New Orleans transferred
at Havana to the superior double engine steamship
FALCON, and proceed from Havana direct to New
Orleans.
RATES OF PASSAGE FROM NEW YORK TO
CHAGRES.
Standee berth ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 80
Steerage, found bed and separate table,. 60
RATES OF PASSAGE FROM PANAMA TO
SAN FRANCISCO.
State-room berth. .............. v 300
RATES OF PASSAGE.
To Havana. To N. Orleans.
State room berths $40 S75
Standee berth, forward cabin SIS GO
Storage, found bed and board 25 20
Freight to New Orleans will be taken 10 cents
per cubic foot The bills of lading must all be
signed board the vessel the day before sailing.
For freight or passage; apply poprprs
MAY Std lis West street. New York.
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MAY BALL.

MIR +. r. Liable has the honor TO inform the
lVl Ladies and Gentemeno Of Washington George
town, and Alexandria, that his May Ball will take
place Tuesday, the l4th of May, at jackson Hall
0J-Tickets for sale at Wizards (City) Hotel,
McClery's and Butts Drug Stores, Irving House,
Fischer's, Andersons, and Taylor and Maury's Sta
tionery Stores, Patterson's Drug Store, Browns
National Hotel, and Deany's Drug Store.
May 4-dtl4th
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Ss- ODD-FELLOWS' HALL. 80
ONE WEEK MORE.

TN consequence of disappointment in obtaining a
Il room in Baltimore, the proprietors respectfully
announce that they will exhibit their painting
during the present week.
UPPER RIvER-MosDAY, WEDNESDAY & FnIDAY
LowER RvER-TuEsDAY, THURSDAY x SATURDAY.
AFTERNOON EXHIBITION AT O'CLOCK.
UPPER RIvER-WEDNEsDAy
LowER RIvER-FRIDAY.
Admission 20 cents Children under 10 years, half
price.
Exhibition commences at O'Clock.
May Off
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also agree to furnish and deliver at the said
navy yard, on like terms and conditions any addi-
tional quantity of said articles that may be re-
CURED before the expiration Of the fiscal year end
ing 30th June, 1851, ON fifteen days notice from
the Bureau or the commandant of said navy yard
II my offer be accepted, desire to be addressed
through the post office at -, and the contract 10
be sent 10 the navy agent at -, for execution.
Very respectfully, A.. b.
To Com. CHARLES WIN. SKINNER,
Chief of Bureau Of Construction,
Equipment, and Repair, Washington.
We, the undersigned, residents of , in the
State Of -, hereby guaranty that in case the
foregoing bid Of - be accepted, that ---
will, within ten days after the receipt of the
tract at the post office designated, execute the
same, with good and sufficient suretes, To furnish
the supplies embraced in said bid in conformity
with the terms Of the advertisement under which II
was made. Cd.
EFF.
hereby certify that 10 the best of my know
ledge and belief, the above named guarantors are
good and sufficient. G. H., Navy Agent.
FORM OF ENDORSEMENT
the envelope transmitting the offer.
"Propo'ai, for Napai SuPpiie',''
Class No. -, - Nary Yard, --.
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OrrIcr or BoApp or HEALTHY
MAY 4, 1850.

OrTIcr or BoAHp or HgALTH,1
MAY 4, 1850.
Intuments IN The city Of Washington during the
month ending April 30, 1850.
Accident, falling from ladder, I; brain, conges-
ton Of, I; Inflammation Of, ]; bowels, congestion
Of, Il liberation Of I; Inflammation of, I; bilious
collie, !; commissions, 3; consumption, 10; conges-
ton Of lungs, 2; dropsy |; dropsy from scarstens,
/; erysipelas, 3; fever, catarrhal. 2; typhus, /;
typhoid, l; intempcrance, !; injury Of the head,
|; softening Of the brain, l. pneumonia, 7; pere-
tonitis scrofula, Il secondary syphilis, ]; still
born, 3; whooping- cough, 2; unknown, 8. To-
tai 81
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RRITlsH ARMY LIST FOR Is5o-pam-
ID phlet.
Also, Hart's Annual Army List for 1850, being
the eleventh annual volume containing the dates Of
commissions, war services, wounds, &c, Of nearly
by Major Hart, 49th Regiment I volume
just imported from London, by
May7 FRANCK TAYLOR
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THE GOSPEL IT'S OWN ADVOCATE, by

II U. Grlfhn, LII ID.
European Life and Manners, by Colman.
European Agriculture, by Colman.
Representative. Men, by Emerson.
Life and Religion Of Mohammed, by Rev. Jas. l..
Merrick.
Noble Deeds OF Woman, or Examples of Female
Courage and Virtue, by Elizabeth Starting
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edition at 40 cts a volume, bound
Hoblyn's Dictionary Of Scientific Terms
For sale by TAYLOR & MAURY,
May7 Booksellers near 9Th st.
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MAYORALTY.

MAYORALTY.
To the Editors Of the Republic.
GENTLEMEN: As the time is approaching for the
election Of Mayor, you will please present the name
OF Mr.. X. G. WEIGHTMAN the choice of many
voters of the Second Ward
WASHINGTON, Sd May, 1850. May
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A new and laughable piece, called the LIVE IN
DIAN, will shortly be produced, in which Mr..
OWNS will appear in his original character of Tim
the Indian Nav