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The Launch.

L
(says the Norfolk Argw,) that occurred at the
very moment the Powhattan plunged into her
destined element; which rendered the scene thrill
ing and sublime. The morning. we before re-
but, the ship proudly tripped it in the water, the
winds were all Of sudden stilled, the rain ceased
to descend, and brilliant rainbow made its appear
ance in the heavens spanning rs 1t were the sister
towns of Norfolk and Portsmouth in one loving and
fraternal embrace.
After the ceremony of the launch was over, Com
modore Sioat and the officers of the yard extended
every civiity and attention to the honorable MEM
bers of the Legislature and other visitors, and af
ter conducting them TO the dry dock and the vari-
Gus departments connected with the station, they
were invited to the Conlmodores residence, where
a sumptuous repast awaited them, and where they
were entertained with heartfelt cordiality and hos
pitality.
We arc happy to state that not single accident
occurred as drawback upon the pleasures of the
occasion.
This ship is of the largest class of steam
ers; her dimensions as follows length of keel,
246 feet; length between perpendculars, $50 feet;
all 276 feet inches; deck, 25 feet inches
breadth of beam moulded, A feet; over guards,
50 feet 6 inches; depth of hold, &c feet inches.
Her keel was laid August g. lS47; she is by carpen
ter's measurement $500 tons; she was modelled by
Francis rise, esq.,, at that time chief naval con-
structor, and is considered good one for a war
steamer; she is not so sharp those vessels build
ing in New York for the mail lines. She was
built under the direction OF Samuel Hartt esq, the
TO be splendid piece of workmanship mate
rails used in her construction OF the most supc-
ror kind. She Is to be fitted with two steam-en en-
gines of 1913 horsepower each-656 horse power
collectively. The steam cylinders are 10 inches in
diameter with stroke Of piston of 10 feet the cylin
ders lay at an inclination from the keelsons 20 the
centre Of the paddle wheel shaft with wroughtiron
frames, shafts and cranks, vertical air pumps,
puppct valve with sickels cut off. She has four
copper boilers l6 feet long, Is feet inches wide,
ID feet high, all connected together in one steam
chimney, and will weigh about lac tons. They
said to be a superior piece of workmanship; their
cost alone when completed will be over 100000
they are nearly ready to be put on board the ship
The engines and boilers were designed, and the
drawings furnished, by the able, efficient and scen-
tiic Charles ii. Haswell, esq, Engineer in Chief
United States navy. The work is under the super
vision of MIR. w. Sewcll, jr., United States navy,
experimenting for Government, whose skill and
Knowledge in this particular branch Of business is
excelled by none.
The engines and boilers were manufactured at
the foundry Of Mehaffey & Co., Gosport, and
would reflect credit upon the oldest establishments
Of the kind in the Union.
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A COOK WANTED.

A COLORED FEMALE who is good plain cook,
IA and can come well recommended, can obtain
a situation in small family, upon application at
the Office of the Republic. Feb l9-tf
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AeRrED.--Thc Republican and argus says: "Lct
us have meeting on the t,oenty. second, the birth
day Of Washington, and most appropriate day to
renew our vows in bchalfofour common country
let the voice cf the Monumental City be heard
throughout the land, cheering the true, encouraging
the tmd, and beating down the traitorous spirit Of
disunion wherever II may be found"
To this proposition we say agreed. We should
like TO see the demonstration made and on the
birthday of Washington. We are confident that
baltimore would send forth voice in favor Of the
Union, which would cheer patriots and make dis
unionists quake. We hope that public meeting
will be held, as suggested in the Republican and
Argus baltimore Clipper.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-22
CHRIsTIE's GALvANIC AND MAGNETIC

NHRISTIE'S GALNANrC AND MAGNETIC
~ CURATIvEs.-ForallN Nervous Diseases these
celebrated articles are positive and absolute spe-
ci6c.
The Belt is used when the body or system gene
rally is affected; the Necklace for complaints Of the
throat, asthma and bronchitis, and of the head;
and the Bracelets for any disorders Of the or
limbs, as rheumatism, palsy, tremors and spasmo
die affections. These articles are simply applied
directed with tho Magnetic Fluid which accom-
pany them. and when faithfully used they never
fail.
The great popularity and excellence Of the Gal
vanic Curatives consist in tho fact that they
and cure disease by outward application, in place
Of the usual method Of drugging and physcking
the patient till exhausted nature sinks bopelessly
under the infection. They strengthen the whole
system, cqualizc the circulation Of the blood, pro-
mote the secretons, invigorate the entire energies,
and can never do the slightest harm under any cir
cumstances.
For sale in Washington by the authorized agent,
NJ. H. STEVENS,
No. Browns Hotel.
And by authorized agents throughout the United
States. jan Ez-coiism
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CAsUALTY.-On Sunday morning last, the 10th in.
slant, the schooner Bay State, bound from Norfolk
to this port, arrived off the Shoals The wind was
blowing gale and the sea running high, and Cap
tain William Yeaton, standing at the helm when
position against the wheel, which struck him in
the side Of the neck. lie survived few hours In
state of inscnsbty. AS expected, the vessel was
seen and recognised toward evening ms she ap-
preached the harbor. His family we're eagerly
watching as she came 20 her mornings at New
CASTLE and at their cheerful Preside were waiting to
greet him with hearty welcome. But instead of
this, he was borne TO his home n lifcess corpse,
tPorfsmouh IN HI Journal, 1911.
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PAPER HANGINGs- WHOLESALE AND
RETAIL.

HOWELL < BROTHERS receiving
III from their factory their usual assortment OF
Spring Styles OF Wall Papers, Borders, &c, 10
which they ask the attention of the Public-who
sale or Retail.
Our assortment will be found 10 comprise every
possible variety and style, from the lowest 10 the
highest price, and in extent will be found superior
to any in the city.
Persons buying 10 sell again will fund superior
inducements at our house
WIDE CURTAIN PAPER-a great variety.
FrRE-BoARD PRIsTs-Finc and large assortment
CoMMos PArERs-Superior quality and low price
207 Baltimore street, bct'n Charles and Light sts.,
Jan. 25-dlm Baltimore. Md.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-22

From THE Rio GRANpE.-The old location OF
Fort Brown has teen changed, on account of being
liable 10 inundation, and arrangements were max.
ing to remove the remains of Major Brown, who
died in its defence.
Three Texas merchants had been attacked by
Mexican revenue officers near Camargo, and bru-
tally murdered
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-22

NEW BOOKs--Turkish Evenings Entertain
In ments, the Wonders of Remark able Incidents,
and the Raretics Of Anecdotes, translated from the
Turkish.
Historical Studies. BY Geo. w. Green, late U.
S. Consul at Rome.
Second volume Of Goldsmith's Miscellaneous
Works. By Prior.
Commercial Correspondence-Engl & French.
By Merchant.
Just received, for sale by
TAYLOR 4 MAURY,
Feb I6 booksellers, near 9th street.
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L,NGLIsH vALENTINEs-vERY CHAsTE
T. AND BEAUTIFUL.--A small assortment.
Just imported direct, and for sale by
TAYLOR 4 MAURY,
Feb II Booksellers, near 9th street
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Supreme Court or the United States.
TuuusnAv Eehruar nv Of 1870

THURSDAY, February ~, iooO-
No. SO. Thomas O. Sheldon ct ur. w. Wiuiam E.
SM.-Appeal from the circuit court Of the United
States for Michigan.
Mr.. Justice Grier delivered the opinion of the
court, reversing the decree of the said circuit court
IN this cause for want of jurisdiction in that court
and REMINDING the cause, with directions to dis
miss the compIainants bill for want of jurisdiction
No. Al. Adrm s. Mills a al. va 81. Clair Counfy
et ai.--In error 10 the supreme court of Illinois
MIR. Justice Catron delivered the opinion of the
court, affirming the decree of said supreme court
in this cause with costs.
No. SO. j. y. Kennedy, trustee, &C., and Henry
Shuitx, The Bank Of Georgia eiaI.--Appeal from
the circuit court Of the United States for Georgia
Mr.. Justice Mclean delivered the opinion of the
court, affirming the decree of said circuit court in
this cause with costs
No. 80. j. y. Kennedy, trustee, &C., and Henry
Shultz, VS.. The Bank Of Georgia ct ai.-The record
in this case filed by the appelees being defective,
this appeal from the circuit court of the United
States for Georgia dismissed at the costs Of the
appelees.
No. 60. Wiiiam Wheeler, appellant, VS.. C. Ben
Nets erecutor.--The argument of this cause was
concluded by Mr.. Cooke for the appellant.
Nos &c and Ct. United States, appellant, vs. Ell
X Price, executor Of James -drcho.-The argument
of these causes was commenced by Mr.. Attorney
General Johnson for the appellant.
Adjourned till to-rnorrow, IL o'clock, a. IN.
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NEW MEDICAL BOOKS.

NEW MEDICAL BOOKS.
A THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL Urea
IA tisc on Midwifery. BY p. Caxeaux. Trsns-
lated from the French, by Robert r. Thomas, M. ID.
Half yearly Abstract of the Medical Sciences 10 the
end of ls49. BY w. II. Rankin, MD.
This day received, and for sale by
TAYLOR < MAURY,
Feb. 81 Booksellers, near 9Th St
MO. o, DAVID COPPERFIELD.
IN Hands not Hearts-a novel, by Janet Wilkin-
son; 25 cents.
Gray's Natural Philosophy
Blackwood's Magazine for January, so cts.
Just received by TAYLOR 4 MAURY,
Feb. 9 Booksellers, near 9th street
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LATEST FROM JERSEY Cry The Shad Season.
''To the pocsl to the poesp' is the cry, and the
busy hum of preparation grows louder and louder.
Now seines daily enlarge upon the view--ncw lines
arc learned. new found, and SOULS bcstrew
the shore. The commodore is below, at the mast
head on the lookout, ready 10 spear the first sha-
dow Of shad that darcs attempt TO the quaran-
tine. Old fishermen hope for enormous net profits,
and though Of courage never doubted, they are
ready for the earliest run. Marketmen are bslanc.
ing their shad scales in expectation, and epicurcs
abjure cured meats and sigh for the fresh produce
OF the salt deep Keep cool, good friends, for few
warm days, and hope will melt into realization.
They are coming-they are on their way from
"Old virgnny's Shore" and no stranger can meet
n hearticr, more open hearted welcome than that
scaly fellow, the shad--Josey City Sentinel.
AeaIcuLTuRAL BvaEAu.-Thc legislature. of the
State Of New Jersey has before il report from the
Committee on Agriculture, which was presented
on Friday last, recommending, ON the part of the
State, the establishment of an Agricultural Bureau
at washington for the promotion of the ngricultu-
raj interests OF the country II alludes TO the fact
that the founders OF our government desired 10
ganizc department of this kind, for the facilities
II would afford in collecting and disseminating in
formation but, owing TO time and circumstances,
the subject had been deferred. Washington, il is
partment Of Agriculture" The agricultural inn
provements in this country arc said not TO have
been commensurate with the increase Of our popu-
iation and, by hfy years Of bad cultivation, tho
soil, in some of the older States has become either
entirely run down and its fertility greatly impov-
ershed, while insects, blights and noxiou plants,
the usual attendants of imperfect tillage, have in
creased 10 an alarming extent.
Harrisbwgh (Pa) Telegraph.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-22

| ADELPHI THEATRE.
| Managers Mcssrs. CARTLITcH and BRowNE
Acting and Stage Manager. Mr.. J. b. RoBEnrs
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A NICE AND VARIED COLLECTION OF
IA VALENTINES, Comic and Sentimental
For sale at TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Feb. 9 Bookstore near 9th ri.
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.NNETr's DAGUERREAN GALLERY.
Pennsylvania Avenue,

Gone door East Of Gilman's Drug Store.)
vT,HE Citizens of Washington and strangers visit
II ing the city respectfully informed that the
subscriber has opened Gallery as above, where he
sec them pronounce superior to any specimens of
the art ever produced in Washington, and which
he is confident will bear favorable comparison with
any ever executed in the United States.
Pictures are taken at this establishment by the
aid of an extensive sky light, constructed on new
plan, by which all the lights and shades Of the pic
lures are produced with unusual clearness and
strength, giving the portrait degree OF boldness
and beauty of tone never attained by any other
mode
Having just imported from Germany the largest
| and most costly Camera seen in America, Mr..
b. il prepared W take Cabinet Pictures of the largest
| size ever produced in the world
| Portraits Of children taken in few seconds. Per
| feet satisfaction warranted in all cases.
| Portraits taken equally well in fair and cloudy
| weather. N. 5. BENNETT.
| Feb. 6-eodImo
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GADsBY's HOTEL,
Corner OF Pennsylvania avenue and I'D st..
Near Railroad Depot, Washington.
Oct. 2-iftf
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-22

FRoM TExAs.-By the arrival here this morning
OF the steamship Palmetto, Captain Smith, from
Galveston the 9Th instant, we have received the
semi weekly journal, the Cirilan, and the Nsscs of
that city to the date of her departure, with other
papers from the interior of the State.
The report of the Auditor and Comptroller of the
State, recently made to the Legislature, now in
session, gives full and detailed description of the
character and value, of the outstanding liabilities
Of the late republic of Texas; from which it appears
that the ostensible debt, including interest, is
y ,O55,6 94 IL, and the par value Of the same is
$5,6OO.696. This includes the total debt that not
presented for settlement, well as that which has
been filed.
Captain w. w. Wood, of Houston, has invented
steam wagon, intended to transport cotton across
the prairies between Houston and the Brasos. The
inventor estimates its capacity at one hundred
bales, and its speed at twenty miles an hour. At
meeting Of the citizens of Houston, five practical
mechanics were appointed TO examine and report
on the practicability and probable cost of the in
vention.
Colonel Hay has retired from the Houston Ga
xette. He is candidate for the district attorney
ship Of the Seventh judicial distrct-N. o. Pic
ayune, Ill.,
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II REVIEW, for January, 1850, at one half
the English price. Nos. sold separately.
This day received, for sale by
TAYLOR & MAURY.
Feb. II Booksellers, near 9th street
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-23
THOUGHTS FOR THE PUBLIC.

The world estimates men by their sue
cess IN life; and, by geaerd consent, sue
cess is evidence of superiority.
Never, under any circumstances, assume
a responsibility YOU can avoid consistently
with your duty to yourself and others.
Base all your actions upon a principle of
right: preserve your integrity OF character,
and in doing this, peUer reckon cost
Remember that self interest is more like
ly to warp your judgement than.all other
circumstances combined therefore, look
well to your duty when your interest is
concerned.
Never make money at the expense of
your reputation.
BE neither lavish nor niggardly; Of the
two, avoid the latter. 4 mean man is uni
versally despised, but public favor is a step
ping stone to preterment-therefore gener-
Gus feelings should be cultivated.
Say but little--thinh much-aud do more.
Let your expenses be such as to leave
balance in your pocket. Ready money is
a good friend in need.
Keep clear of the law: for when YOU
gain your case. YOU are generally the loser
of money.
Avoid borrowing and lending.
Wine-drinking and cigar-smokng are
bad habits. They impair the mind and
pocket, and lead to a waste OF time.
Never relate vour misfortunes, and never
erieye over what YOU cannot prevent
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-23

THE LAST SPREE.

THE LAST SPREE.
Old Hodge, one night, at Carlos bar,
Had got, in classic parlance, tight"
When, as he homeward made his tracks,
lie heard the voices of the night"
As with quite uncertain step,
Unto mll-pond's bank he came,
Where old King Bullfrog held his court,
He thought he heard one call his name
/" Old Hodge, old Hodge - he stopped and gazed
Till goblins seemed to fill the dark,
And Hodge, though brave, was rather scared:
whats that3' he said whats that: oh bark %
. Old Hodge got drunk
Old Hodge got drunk!
Drunk, drunk, drunk ~
" You lie, by gosh - said Hodge, =" you lie -
A deep voice answered q NeYermore -
And Hodge thought Nick himself was near,
Among the bushes on the shore
So thinking it was best to run,
He started like a railroad ear,
But horrid shapes now throngcd his path,
And voices shouted near and far,
sold Hodge got drunk
Old Hodge got drunk
Drunk dunk drunk
Hodge reached his house half dead with fright
And never since has he got tight"
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-23

Soon after the Copernican system of as
tronomy began to be generally understood,
an old Connecticut farmer went to his
Parson with the following inquiry =" DIR.
l., do you believe in the new story they
tell about the earth moving round the
sun :" g" Yes, certainly" Do YOU
think it Is according to the Scriptures
1t It's true, how could Joshua command
the sun to stand still ~ " Umph - quoth
the Dr., scratching his head. Joshua
commanded the sun to stand still, did he ?''
- es. Well it stood still, did it not -
q es." Very well. Did YOU ever
hear that he set 1t going again %
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-23

If you do not wish 10 fall in love with
a girl, don't commence flirting with her.
This courting for fun, is like boxing for
fun. You put on your gloves in perfect
good humor,-with the most friendly in
tentlons of exchanging a few amieable
blows you find yourself insensibly
warm with the enthusiasm of the conflict ::
until some unIucky punch in the & veskit,"
decides the matter, and the whole affair
ends IN downright fight. Don't You see
the similarity
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-23

Rev. Mr.. SrocKroN-.4 Church riM-
om Crced.-The Presbyterian of the
West, says:
We understand that lhis gentleman,
late pastor of the Reformed Methodist
church in Cincinnati, has resigned his
charge, and proposes to establish new
no-creed church. With view to this,
he last Sabbath delivered his first lecture
in the Unitarian Church. We have not
learned what are to be the precise features
OF this new church. During the last win
ter Mr. Stockton preached several discour-
ses, in which he held, that there is a mid
die place, called Paradise, in which the bet
ter class of heathen, and all who, having
some grace, die IN state of imperfect sane
tification, are placed; that under the minis
try of saints and angels, they be fitted for
Heaven. We presume his present enter
prise has reference to these views"
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-23

A LUNArIc LoRD.-The English papers
give some rather curious particulars of the
lunacv Of the Earl of Albemarle, concern
ing whom a confession de haatico in93i-
re,,d0 was recently holden. Several medi-
cal Witnesses were examined. and testified
that among other delusions he thought that
he could make watches of dirt: that he
had lived in the time of the Apostles, and
had died three times and risen again that
he had been to Heaven to baptize fifty
thousand persons. one of them a specklcd
child; that ne had fought at Bunker's Hill
with Capt. Brown, who had cut Off his
head, but who afterwards put it on again
as firm as ever, with the exception OF It's
being a little shaky; that he had been
called the Fire King, and had performed
at the Lyccum four thousand years ago :;
that he was Jesus Christ, and had been
cuciied after the flood, &C.. &c. The
jury found that Lord AlbemarIe had been
of unsound mind since the Odd Of July, 40,
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-23

4 gentleman tells us good story of one
OF his domes'ics. Having employed new
female servant. he sat down in the parlor
the evening after to g civil game of whist"
with his wife and couple of neighbors.
The next morning the help observed
that " The card-Playlng must be put stop
to, or she would be obliged to leave-she
didn't approve of the practice, and never
allowed it in families where she lived"
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-23

Seven American Mechanics were lately
induced by an offer of high pay, to stop at
Chagres and put up building. Before
the building was completed, six of the
number were dead. The seventh took
passage home in the Empire City, and
breathed his last the moment she dropped
her anchor in New York harbor.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-23
FEBRUARY as, 1850.
29oetcp.
LOVE.

Love you for beauty Then love not me;
The sun, golden haired, is fairer to see
Love you for youth Then love not me
The Spring cometh yearly, in youthful glee.
Love you for riches Then love not me;
Love the bright pearls, in the deep blue sea.
Love you for Love- Oh, then love me
Love me, and viii eyer love thee
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-23

q The following is from an Indiana
editor. Some Hoosier gal presented him
with pie, and just hear how he takes on
about It. He needn't have gone crazy:
" The editors loftiest regards to Miss Eliza.
for delicious blackberry pie. copious slice
contributed to his machine, made it sing
Of all the girls below the skies,
Give me Lize-O, give me Lie.
She ha. cherry-lips and coal-black eyes,
And then she's SOME on berry pies
Give me Lie
Eyes +!
Pies -.
II is for her daily sighs-
g q q g 'F nightly tries
For her, | swan, almost dies,
While constantly cries,
And sighs-.
Give me Lie,
Her black eyes,
And berry pies
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-23
MUFFS, BOAS, Victorines, &c.

WTE viii open in few days large and
w handsome lot of Furs, such as Mutfs,
Boas, Victorines, Bellernes, of Genet, Lynx,
Cooaey, Squirrel and Fitch, which will be the
cheapest and handsomest ever offered. An
examination CT the same IS respectfully re-
questcd. NUSBAUM, BROTHERS.
I.ewIstown, Oct. 20, l-49
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-23

Prussia PROBABLY THE SCENE or THE
NEXT EUROPEAN REYoLUTIoN.-The e.
vents which are transpiring in Prussia are
invested with much interest. According
to the Berlin correspondent of the New
\ ork Advertiser, Prussia viii be the thea
tre of the next revolutionary movement in
Europe and when it comes it will scarce
ly be less than an earthquake. Frederick
William is making himself odious by his
public measures, and the popular branch of
the Chambers is coming into direct COLI
sion with him, producing evaporation and
disgust in the feelings of the people to-
wards the monarch.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-02-23

An Irishman, who was lately rcprieyed.
as he stated, the night before his cnsc,tioo
and who wished 10 get Ia of his n.;e
wrote to her as fellows -" was 80 'ie'
day hanged, and died like hero In -
did and bear it Ike man ~ " !