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The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1850-08-24
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cccdings of Congress on the Is, inst.
The Senate, o. motion of Mr. Douglass,
took up the California bill reported from
the Committee on Territories.
Mr. foote moved to provide that Caifcr.
MIA shall exercise no jurisdiction south of
the parallel Of 35 I. 30 min.
Mr. Dawson supported it.
Mr. Foote said he should not vote for the
bill without the amcndm"~i, and he did not
think it would pass the other House without
il.
Mr. Mason made some remarks in support
Of the motion.
Mr. CLAY was in favor of the admission
of California. He commented at length
aud with great severity on the causes OF the
defeat of the Compromise bill. For him.
self he intended to be unaved by the threats
Of individuals or of States against tins
Union While he had vote or an arm he
would raise them IN defence of the Union.
Mr. Footc spoke at length in comment
upon disupion sentiments, MS expressed par.
ticularly in South Carolina at public meet.
iIgs and in public papers
After some remarks, in which Mr. Fooic,
Mr. Butler Mr. Hale, aud Mr Dickinson
took part, the bin was postponed TIL to-
morrow
The bill to admit California AZ a state,
to provide for the establishment OF the Ter.
ritorcs OF New Mexico aud Utah, and To
make certain propositions To Texas IN re.
gard to boundaries. aud for other purposes.
was read third time, amidst some laughter
The bill was passed and tItlu amended.
The Senate adjourned.
IN the Uouse, Mr. White asked uuanl-
nous consent 10 offer resolution pro'id'ng
that the Speaker shall appoint special
committee OF twcuiy-oue members to con.
suit aud report 10 the House sven 4 hlll rs
Will be calculated 10 allay the present eA'
citcmcni, aud settle the questions perlna'
neutly which have caused the excitement
Objections was made 10y Sessrs hoot
and Carter Ia the resolution, and II was h"t
introduced.
The committees wcrc called tor reports
Numerous reports were maoe' hos'Y on
pension eases.
\ message was announced from the son
at, with "A bill Tor the establishment OF y
territorial government Tor the territory oi
tab. It's enumeration create" sen''"'
laugh.
Mr kaufman moved to lay the bill Oh
the table, pending which on motion, The
House adjourned
The following condensed account oil the
proceedings OF the ID Is 'elegraphcd to 81
Louis
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I HAVE los, or misaid Il rromissary note
gwen by John A. McMilln in favor oil 4.
u. Burrcss. or bearer for one hundred and thirty
four dollars and ten cents, (&i3I lo,) dated
April LIST, 1850, with ten per cent interest from
date. ANY person finding Sud noie " III coni.r
a favor by delivering !, 10 the undersigned.
". Z. FORREST
NAV 40 1870 n5t IT,
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R,trimoRr, tHfsa1r, 1ngH1 ".
AMrss,en ON NEW MnSioo.-On Tues
day. 9th inst. the President sent in mos
sage 10 Congress urging the settlement nj
the Texas boundary question:. lie says
that the portion OF the disputed territory ~.
inc east Of the Rio Grande has always been
considered as belonging To New Mexico.
He thinks tina, the eSlgeacy may require
an EXTRA session of Congress, alludcs 10 the
duties imposed on him by the laws says no
will perform A1cse duties aud sustain tho
laws.
lle thinks this case in which he is au.
thori,ed to call for volunteers, aud that il
would be his duty TO call for them, and also
to employ the army and navy,
Texas may have The power to suppress
any instruction arising wltiin her own hor-
,iers, lui ,ha, docs M, give her tho right
to st At naugh' the law, of .I,e 'lr''c'l
tci States
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We understand that Mr. SUMMERS rs
cndeav oring to obtain singing class among
our citizens We know nothing OF his
Qualifications as teacher bat nave near"
them highly spoken of by those who pro
fess to be Judges. We feed no hesitation
in recommending him to the public AS
|worthy gentleman. His charges are mod
kerate. We wish ~ may obtain . iuI'
tchool, as we know of no accomplishment
b,pou which we set : higher value than
music, and no tones swscter than the hu-
bnan veicc. We need good singing in our
ehurchos, but more particularly in our
houses. Good singing throws an addition
hl charm over the social circle. and the
kongs OF home are never forgotten
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A very large meeting was held at Monigon-
kry, Ala, on tle 18th uli in which some OF tae
most distinguished men of the State pa'1'e"
pa,ed Mr., Yancey, in tho course OF his re-
nsrks. after defending the platform OF The Mis-
pouri compromise, and derees'ing the course
by some in opposition to it, "eontendcd that
events had occurred and been developed nnee
thc convention adjourned, which called Tor an
Oppression of our opinion, viz the rejection
pf the Missouri compromise line by The Senate
Ind ti'e attempt o: ii military government IN
Ncw Mexico to wrcst that part of Texas from
Texas. lie believed that the North would not
70 us justice, and having rejected the extreme
Concession offered by U.S. IL was time for us to
set our house in order--noi 10 die, but to live.
" cas for sustaining 1srs.--y need be wtih
ke bayone'."
The fourth resolution adopted, declares /" that
Opposition of thc United States military 10 an
assertion Of her right by Texas, would be mil
larry usnrpatioii aud should be resisted as~Ach
~ every Southern State
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I ETTERS Of administration, with tn will
IL annexed were granted 10 the andsrsigr~6,
on the estate Of Thomas b. Davenport deed.
on the 2ist day Of June, 1880. All persons
having claims against SAID estate. are hereby
notified TO present tlem within tlse time rTv.
scrhed hy law, duly authenticated or th<y Y III
lie barred Person. indebted to the estate nv
rcqairrsi 10 make immediate payment
SUSAN N. DAVENPORT.
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There is said to he some sickness among
BE- troops II, Florida indians 'Nrie'.
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MORRIS & TA.kETr hass. ris, r.ccive,l
y fne lct Of thai cclos*ssal Nr~io,s Gils.
n"cr'er''l, "hN'h they ne, los. fci sash
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Augns. %. 1850. /
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The PicaWiHe OF the 10Th contains the
following from the West, which 1t obtains
from the Western Terdn;
The republic., 1850-12-02
A CHEAP AND SUPERIOR STOCK OF
~ IsE-FIiRNI>IIING GOODs.-C w

"A UOU.E-FURNIsIING GOODs.-C w
BOrELER, opposite Centre Market, desires 10 cal
the attention of house keepers and those about fur
nishng to his extensive assortment of house keep
ing articles, which, for variety and cbeapness, i.
unsurpassed. He has recently made extcnsiv,
additions to his former stock, and now has the
pleasure of announcing his assortment complete
His stock consist. IN part, Of
Gilt aud Mahogany framed Mirrors
Dressing Glasses, Bronzed Iron Tenders
Hat Racks. Tables, Umbrella Stands and Irons
Fire Standards, &c.
French China Dinner and Tea Ware
White aud Blue Iron Stone Ware, in dinner, tea
and toilet sets
Solar Lamps and Girandoles, new and beautiful
patterns
Britannia and Plated Tea and Coffee sets
HAL Lanterns, Plated Forks, Spoons, Butter
Knives, Sugar Tongs, Shutters and Trays
Toast Racks, Castors, Baskets. Walters, and
Salvers
Painted Tin Toilet sets
Brass and Iron Shovels aud Tongs and Tenders
Cut and Pressed Glass ware, Door Mats, Stair
Rods
splendid collection OF French China Mantel
and Table Ornaments Perfume Bottles, &c
Japannod Walters and Tea Trays, Block Tin
Goods
An excellent assortment of Table Cutlery
Willow Ware, Brushes, Wood Ware
Kitchen requisites Of every description
With endless variety of useful and ornamen.
tai articles too numerous TO particularizs all of
which viii cell at very low prices for cash, or on
tim. Tor approved paper.
House keepers may rest assured of finding al
most every tnug they require, at prices ss lSw A.
they can be obtained south Uf New York Call and
examine ARTICLES and prices.
c. W. BOTELER,
Nov 9-coSw Opposite Centre Market
The republic., 1850-12-02
CANUsI.s SALOON.

- SoIHEEs.-L. CARUsI has the honor to inform
~ the ladies and gentlcmen of Washington aud
vicinity that the Soirees will positively commence
at the Saloon on Friday, the 2'th Of November in
stant and continue regularly throughout the sea
SON.
Ills Dancing Academy is open for the
ceptiOn Of pupils. FUr any further information
please apply at ths Saloon Nov n
4 NEW FABRIC FOR UNDER GAisNENrs
eEAMAN & MUIR, No. 3S1 Broadway, n W
- York, have been appointed by the astoria
Manufacturing Company" OF England, the sUlo
Agents in the United States for the sale oi Fur Un
der Garments. an article made of pure for. spun
aud woven like any other material and " an en-
trey new manufacture, never before offered for
sale in this country.
Az warm and pleasant garment, they arc much
superior 10 those OF any other material nd the &C.
trcal property of fur renders them peculiarly val
liable, ss curative or preventive application, to
persons afflicted with rheumatic, other diseases
Of a chronic nature. Nov 23-ecst
DEPstN. GHE TRUE DC rts IlN a. ssSAO.
or gastric Juice. prepared FROM reunot, or tic
fourth stomach of tho OK, after directions o Baron
Licbg, the great physiological chemist, by J. :.
HOugh,on, D.. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
This is n truly wonderful remedy tJr lndi,, stion
Dyspepsia. Jaundicc, Liver Complun,. Genersl
Debility, and Nervous Consunptvn, curiug alter
natures method, by natures own agent. tic
gastric Juice.
0y-hafa tesspoonful OF the 1uid. infused in wa
ter, will dissolve digest FIVE pounds ~ roast be,f
IN about frro hours out OF the stomach.
For sale in Washington by
Nov l9-dtf J. r. CALLAN.
The republic., 1850-12-02

NTOTICE.-M. w. GAIT s. BROTHER have
IN this day removed into their store, (six
doors east OF the they formerly occupied,) and
will open the most splendid assortment. Of elegant
Watches, Jcwery, Silverware, &C., ever offered for
sale in this District, which they invite public at
tention. M. w. GAIT & BRO,
Penn avenue between 9th and 10th streets.
dec -
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Ely c. w. BOrELER, Auctioneer.

GALE OF VALUABLE REAL PROPERTY
- By virtue Of a deed Of trust from Richard c..
! Briscoe to the subscribers, dated on the 22d and
recorded on the oath day of February, lS49 in
Liber !, A. s. No. q foiioe 3oa tn $40, one of the
land records of Washington county, in the District
OF Columbia, shall otler for sale at public
tion the highest bidder therefor all that part OF
lot No. g. in square 352 being and lying in the city
Of Washington. and contained within the following
| Metes and bounds--that is TO say beginning Tor
the same at the northeast of said lot the
intersection of 9th street west with Louisiana
nae, nd running thence south with the line of 9th
street west 81 feet II inches; thence westerly par
ailel with Canal street los feet inches or 10 the
east line of lot No. 8; thence northwestwardly
with the dividing line of lot No. 9, in said square,
TO the avenue, - feet 10 inches thence with the
line Of Louisiana avenue l23 feet inches TO 9Th
street and the place Of beginning containing
5033b square feet.
This property is in an improved and central
part of the city There are IL eight three story
brick stores, with granite fronts and slate roofs.
Sale 10 be made ON the premises TUESDAY,
7th January next at O'Clock, p. NJ One. fourth
Of the purchase money to be paid in h,nd-the
residue in three equal payments, in six, nine, and
twelve months, with interest from date, to he
cured 10 the satisfaction of the trustees
On the full payment of the purchase money and
interest, valid deed, conveying TO the purchaser
or purchasers all title and cstate vested in the
trustees, will be executed.
Should the terms Of sale not be complied with in
three days from the day of sale the trustees
the right 10 resell the property at auction such
credit they may think ht, at the risk and cost Of
the dcauiung purchaser or purchasers, after one
week's notice by advertisement in some Washing
ton newspaper. All convcyancing TO be at the cost
of the purchaser or purchasers.
JNO. A LINTON,
ROBr. w LATHAM, : Trustees.
AUG. E. PERRY.
G. w. BOrELER, Auctionecr.
kuyGH
The republic., 1850-12-02

SHARP's RIFLE, with the exclusive right of
- applying DR.. Maynard's "Prmer;" manufac-
tured and sold by the subscribers.
These guns surpass all other firearms heretofore
invented for facility of loading and unloading,
(Which can be done in instantly cleaning, and
accuracy of shooting. They are loaded at the
breech with surprising rapidity, and primed as
it we're by magic. Fifty primers placed near
the "cone," and no further attention thereto is
cessary until they have all been used. They are
safer than any other kind Of guns, as an accident
would not possibly occur Address, (post- -paid)
NIPPES & BUTTERFIELD,
Frankford Road, near Oxford ST., Phila., Pa
J. w. BADEN & BRoTHER, Agents, Hardware
Merchants, Pennsylvania avenue, near 9th street,
Washington, d. G. Nov 30-2m
The republic., 1850-12-02
- FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for BOOKS,
PAPERS, JEWELRY, &c.--EVANS L.
WATSON, No. SO Dock street, opposite

WATSON, No. SO Dock street, opposite
the Philadelphia Exchange. Patent Soap
stone Lined and Keyhole Cover SALhMANDERS.
Fire and Thief Proof IRON CHESTS, warranted to
stand more heat than any other Chests in the coun-
try. Also, Patent Air Chamber IRON CHESTS:
100 now in use. They also continue to make the
ordinary Fire Proofs at very low prices.
We, the undersigned, were present, on the ii tn
day Of September, when Messrs. Evans & Watson
tested one of their Saamander Fire Proof Chests at
which time they consumed five cords of wood over it,
commencing at A. M. and continuing until p.
M making five hours intense heat amounting to
white heat. The Cheat remained in the fire until
the next morning, when it opened in our pre-
sence and all the books and papers taken out,
having been preserved entire. The above named
Chest, together with the books and papers, may be
examined by calling at the store of Evans & Wat
son, S3 Dock street.
THOs HANSELL 18th street above Arch
SAMUEL l.. DAVIS, III n. Sd street.
Messrs. Eoans e. Watson.
GEsTLEMEN: Having been present when thccon-
tents Of the chest alluded in the above certificate
testimony TO the perfect security of the papers. No
mark OF fire was apparent on any of them.
Respectfully, S. V. MERRICK.
PHILADKLrnIA, Sept l6, 1850
BALTIMORE, June is, lSi9.
Messrs. Exams e. Watson, Philadeiehia.
GEsTLEMES: We have much pleasure in recon-
mendng your Fire proof Chests TO the notice of the
public, the one We purchased from you having
saved our books and contents effectually after
dsrgoing a very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings on Arch
street wharf, on the Schuylkl. the 9th of June,
RUSSELL & GILLINs.
Cast and Wrought Iron Houses of all sizes and
patterns, made To order.
Seal and Letter Copying Presses, Pire-proof
frigerators warranted superior to all others, Water
Filters Nov 3O-d6m
The republic., 1850-12-02

NJ oTiCE Under the act of Congress approved
IN September 2s, 1850 ''making appropriation
Tor the naval service for the year ending the thr-
tieth of June, thousand eight hundred and fifty
one" by which the Secretary Of the Navy IL Eau.
thorizcd TO examine into the merits Of the various
condensers for supplying the boilers OF Marine En-
gincs with fresh water, commission bas been ap-
pointed 10 meet atthe Navy Yard, Philadelphia, on
the third Monday in December next, for the pur-
pose Of examining such instruments or inventions
for the purpose indicated, as may be presented
Notice u therefore hereby given to inventors, and
all others interested in the subject that by present
ing their drawings, specifications, and models, and
other modes Of illustration, at the place and time
above named, a full examination will be made into
the merits Of each apparatus, and report made
thereon 10 the Secretary Of the Navy, TO enable
him to furnish 10 the House of Representative cat
its next session., the result of said examination To-
gether with his opinion to the value of the beet
of said coudensors TO the Government of the United
State. WILL. a. GRAHAM,
Secretary Of the Navy.
NAVY DErARTMETT, Nov 20, 1850.
Nov 2i--dtDecl6
The republic., 1850-12-02
LIrrELL.s LIVING AGE. No.sae-ral cts.

LITrELL'S LIVING AGE, NO.34e-I2I cts.
CONTENTS
/. Forms of Saiutation.-Q Quarterly Reristc.
9. Siberia and California Quarterly Rerietc.
3. The Mystic vial.-Dubi,n U,iioersify Maya
sine.
4. Resistance In Hesse Cassel.-Rtdminer.
.. How France might --Gop. Napier.
6. America and Africa Times
Z. British Relations with Brazil M1nchesfer
Guardian.
CoRREsPoSpE~E; New BooRs
PoHTRr.-The Telegraph; My Little Cousins; In
dustrial Exhibitions; Sunset Song; Satire.
SHORT -Mormonism; Ether and Chic
roiorm.
WAsHSoToN, December 81, 1s45.
Ofall the Periodical Journals devoted 10 Litcra-
ture and Science which abound in Europe and in
this country this has appeared to TO be the most
useful. IL contains, indeed, the exposition only Of
the current Literature ofthe English language; but
this, by ts immense extent and comprehension in
cludcs portraiture Of the human mind in the ut
most expansion ofthc present age.
J. q. ADAMS. .
Published weekly at S6ayea by
+. LITTELL Il Co, Boston,
And sold by JOS. SHILIINGTON,
Nov 25-dtw&wlw corner Pa. av. and al st.
The republic., 1850-12-02
THE CoLUprprAs.

TINE SUBSCRIBER. having abandoned his in
i tention of leaving the city, respectfully infTns
his former patrons and friends and the public gene
rally th /, the 9th inst he VIII assume the m
ageInent of that well known iavo1te Refectory on
the corner Of eth and s.reet., known the 'Go-
lumbar" which has been rcndetd so deser's,,iy y
popular under the control Of Mr.. y. II. EBEaBAcA
His best energies shall be lent 10 sustain, and, II
possible, to enhance the reputation which the es-
tablishment has already acquired, and every pos
sibe arrangement shall be made which con.
duce to the pleasure and comfort OF his CUSTOMERS.
His bar and lardsr, in their respective departments,
shall be complete, and amply stocked with the best
the market affords. He trusts, by his untiring ef-
fors to please, assisted by an experienced and at
tentive practitioner at the bar, and thoroughly
competent chef de cuisine not only to receive but
merit liberal share Of public patronage.
Dec I'd, 1850. F.. WINGENROTH.
The republic., 1850-12-02
a CARD.

T'HE PUBLIC are respectfully informed that
Il Mrs. JAMES DURHAM has taken the house
in Green's Row, Capitol HILL formerly occupied by
Mrs Spriggs, which she has fitted up in a comfort
able and sumptuous manner for strangers and
members and their families during the ensuing
session Of Congress.
Mrs. ID. ilstters herself that all the comforts and
Injuries of home have been secured for the beno-
ht OF those who may favor her with their patron
ages and neither pains nor expense have deferred
her from esertng herself solely for the comfort Of
give her call
Terms moderate Nov 23-2w
The republic., 1850-12-02
UNDER SHIRTS AND DRAWERS.

STEVENS has just returned from New York
- ith fresh stock Of Gentemen's Silk, Scotch.
Wool, Merno, Persian Wool Lambswool and
Cotton Undershirts and Drawers, some imported
by himself, direct. Gentl.men wishing the above
goods, will find better and larger stock than is
usually kept in this city. All goods at ths estab
lishment will be sold at uniform and moderate
prices. STEVENS
Great Hat, Cap, md Gents. Outiit,ing Estab-
lsbment, No. Browns Hotel.
Nov 30-6uf Union, inctll., So. Pressl
The republic., 1850-12-02

UNITED STATES TRooPs.-The steamer Jasper,
Captain Peck, from Indian river, Florida, arrived
here yesterday morning with four companies of the
second United States artillery, Brevet Major Boz
land commanding, numbering, rank and file, one
hundred and eighty nine. The troops were landed
at Fort Moultrie and Castle Pinckney
Charleston Mercury, 2SM ult.
The republic., 1850-12-02

FRoM MExIco.--By the arrival Of the Mexican
schooner Fortune, Guadalupe, master. from Vera
Cruz the Sd instant, we have received papers from
the city Of Mexico to the 29th ultiJno. Arsta is
elected President; Chiapas having voted for him
gives him twelve States, being majority.
Neto Orleans Ptcdiafne
The republic., 1850-12-02

tCr rFEsTTVAL--The ladies OF the Ninth
street Methodist Protestant congregation purposo
havinga ssle Of fancy and useful articles together
with confectionery and other refreshments at the
saloon OF the Temperance Hall, on street, COM
mencing on Wednesday evening next the 4th
inst, and continuing during every day and even
ing until further notice. The object is the liauida-
ton Of the church debt. AZ IL is determined 10
conduct things in christian. like manner, il is
hoped that liberal public will patronizo the enter
prise. Dec 2
The republic., 1850-12-02

lust ARRIVED have just received from
q Philadelphia another supply of the celebrated
ing Stoves, which warrant in all cases TO bake
well, and give satisfaction in every respect. None
genuine except huted on the bottom of the bake
oven, and the word '' Etna" on the front plate of
the summer arrangement. / woud advise persons
in want OF superior cooking stove TO call soon, as
the demand is great. have also received few
more Of the galvanized Hot Air Furnaces Beebee's
Cooking Ranges, Gosnell Fire Places, put up the
shortest notice, and general supply of all kinds of
Stoves and Crates. &. WOODWARD.
Penn av between 10th and ! lth streets.
The republic., 1850-12-02

In withdrawing from the management Of the
Columbian" the undersigned begs to return his
unfeigned thanks for the generous patronage he
has received at the hands OF the public during his
long connexion with il, and which he will always
hold in grateful remembrance He avais himself
of the occasion warmly to recommend his successor
to his old customers, well assured from his expert
efce tact, and desire to please, that their grsif-
cation will be duly administered To, and their pa
tronage well bestowed.
Dec 2-o3t J. II. EBERBACH.
The republic., 1850-12-02

Il Making. Hair -Dyoing, and Shnmpooing. at
JOHN III. GIBBS'S rooms, over his Fancy Store.
on Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10Th
streets.
Gentlemen requiring tho services Of the Proprie-
tor in the above branches of the toilet may depend
on receiving every accommodation and attention
by favoring him with their patronage, AZ he has
htted up his rooms with entire reference to toe
comfort and convenience Of his customers, and pos
sesscs every advantage of experience practice, and
fashion. Nov 2S-6tif
The republic., 1850-12-02

Texas RAserRs.-On the 9th instant, Captain
II. r. McCulloch's company Of rangers was or
ganizod, and mustered into service by Lieutenant
Thomas j. Wood, U. S. A. III. f. McCulloch was
elected captain, John X. King first lieutenant, and
Calvin y. Turner second lieutenant
We understand the company will be stationed in
Refogio county, in the ncghborbood of Lamar.
dustin (Tfros) Tazffie, Nor. ..
The republic., 1850-12-02

Mrs. WORTHINGToN is prepared to ac-
IVl commodate boarders on + street, third door
west of 18th street, south side She has vacant
rooms suitable for large families and for single
persons, and would be pleased to supply few gen
tleinen with meals. Nov 30--3t
The republic., 1850-12-02
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DIoRAMic YrKws.-We learn that some bcauti-
ful Scenes in the Holy Land, painted by the eel
ebrated Russell Smith, will be exhibited at the Odd
Fcllows' Hall, in this city, in a few days. One
who has witnessed them describes them as magni
hcent in the extreme