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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-10-11

CONVENTION.
GENTLEMAN AND MS WIFE. az two member. the con.
II obtain, he REVERE HOUSE cofrr Oi !ra;s
In ~! "a streets =" tr pleasant CITY
Iu:et priSnt" family. Oc II 1T
HLAESEls. Vow IL 500, While ar ;.um liannu.s.
4 b. soi sdii, 40 II COST
os II JACOB s. LEVY
NANCY AND WHITE; SHIFTS. Ili- sn.sr',rr las
iJ: arg- "f hire an i,,
sicy -ha to
order, also 4 ln' vl eXtra SILAS MERCHANT.
Oe IL NJ IL. Street
eNRESH AktIyhL.-.II.A;M ERtliA Nr has Just srrcs
ed bea'IiG 10; u Dr-ss AMI FFock Coars which S be
cheap Tor cash
Gail NJ. lI2. " an Or n
E:ACHASt:f. BUOISSrOHE
fRNIE Nightingale Melodies, e ciIon; l2c
ManDscTrt .om the Diary 4 Phy-icI,n a5c
E0iy iI- Rover tale o Ireland, Pc
The lris Rebellion;
The Koran. vol octave muslin. So
Shakespeare, Boston EDITION. NJ. 81 pc
Ellen Parry, rycclrn, novel! sc
Linda, Young PILOT: paper soc, cloth &c
MAJOR Jones Courtsip and Travels SwsIn Dncor
Picking New Orleans all huo rols
Booke OF the day GEO ". WEST Il BROTHER.
Nrrft In Pus ph..
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-10-11

SHOCkOE HILL DIVISION. NO.; 80
- TEMPERANCE. The ,ncibsfs This p..:on 'oA
meet IN tie basement 'iory o the 1hnd Baptist cny,s VI
Grace and Fousler FiIcc'- FRIDAY morning N, IT, y
oti0rt Tran ent brethren respectfully ,ny,.i l Ia
BY orl,I III The Di.,ioa l. n ci -
tie, ''ii.l.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-10-11

~ rluis styles ri t.a- Fittings and Bnefs IN; re..,
Hall l:o,n The celebrated manufacturer. toneiiu
the attention 81 'h"" nehl.e 10 usr Gas ~, i,rj
:. iilGHA ",
Dct 1-t Ne - 81,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-10-11

ENU(sl NsOODSs
VX1IIIiMJ SWORDS So. rs ~ OaI street. has JUS,
w i-r E.m-s AMI Packets from r North iu supply %
AND WINTER DAY GOODS, coasis,ing part Of III,
1igns ~ Drrss Co"il. Siia~s Ribbons 1nmbingl sli
Work ioa:s ,ni Cage. Cuts snd Collars match Infants
AID Wars E!:nse ln..finss aG -ases, Sc wuh sc2t S
Domestic Coos
Bleachcd rni brown Co,ons, O7naburss, &c.
kers-sa L,is-ys, SC, for
Cioths Casfm.res and Nra nge Tor mrn anI boys
Hosiery. Gloy-a, iidkis., Blankets. Tlannels. 81.
All nj which am lie ernined sell lowest prizes "f
Gall before purchasing els2weie AMI YOU sill fn ITO :o1 ~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-10-11

For five months ending 3Dlh Novem-
Der, 1916, under specific dulies-aSer-
age value per gallon. ,,
For seven months ending 3o,h June,
l547, under ad valorrm duries--aser-
age value per gallon 80,
For the year ending Goth June, lS49,
un!,rad yalorem duties average va
lue per gallon ,o
For the year ending 30ih June, lSl9,
under cd valorem duties--ayerage
value per gallon
For nine months ending 3lst March,
1850. under nd valorem duties aver
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-16
The late Commander Gordon.

We understand that intelligence has been re-
ceived at the Navy Department of the death on the
llth of October last, at the country residence Of
MIR. Martinez, American Vice Consul at Porto
Grande, Cape de Verdes, Of Commander ALExAN-
DER G. GoRDoS, of the United States navy. At the
time of his death he was captain of the United
States brig Porpoiss, one of our squadron on the
African station for the suppression Of the slave
trade
Commander GORDON was a native of the District
of Columbia. He entered the navy midshipmar
the LIST Of January, 1918, and possessed, in O
very eminent degree, the noble charac teristics O.
an American navy officer. He was an excellent
husband, provident and ind1lgcnt father, never.
wagering friend, and, in the strctes, best sense
the word, gentleman. He has left a deeply be-
reavcd family and large concourse of friends tc
mourn his sudden departure.
Commander GoRpos was buried, with military
honors, in the United States naval cemetery al
Porto Grande. The corpse followed to the
cemetery by the officers and seamen of the brig
Porpoise, and by the several masters Of the mer-
chant ships then in the port-tbe Governor Of the
Island, with his guard, assisting in the funeral OBJ
sequies. Whilst minute guns were fired from the
Popoise and the fort, his body was deposited at the
foot Of mast, surmounted by large spread eagle,
the spot allotted to be the last resting place Of the
first commodore OF our navy who should die in the
harbor Requtscaf IN pace!
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-16
The Pensioned Organ.

The Union styles the Republic open
stoned" organ of the Cabinet. The Union
knows that the charge implied in this cpl
tibet is unfounded. The reference is to
the fact that we have been selected by
President TAYLOR as the third paper con-
templated by the law for the publication
Of the Government advertisements. The
law gives these advertisements in this Dis
trict TO the two papers having the largest
circulation, and TO one paper selected by
the PRESIDENT. 1t is true that in the first
instance we received these advertisements
by the favor of President TAYLOR. We
were not reluctant to receive favor at his
hands, because il imposed no unworthy OBJ
legation. II was consistent with the pur-
poses we had avowed in the establishment
Of our journal.
We are now at liberty to disclaim this
source Of title to the Government adyer-
tisements, and TO claim them under the
law by virtue of our circulation. The
Union knows that we can claim and re-
ceive them on the ground that our circula-
ton is larger than that Of any other paper
in the District. If we omit to claim them
on this ground, and receive them on the
strength Of our appointment by the PREsr.
DENT, it is because we consider il no dis.
honor TO receive as favor at his hand,
what we are entitled TO as a right under
the law.
If the time should come, when we
should so far differ with the President
in our views Of public measures as tc
render it irksome to US to remain under
any formal obligation to him, we shall
then resign the appointment which we en-
Joy by his selection. If the time shoulc
come when we should cease to repose
confidence in President TAYLoR's Ad
ministration, we shall cease 10 occupy /;
position which may subject us to the ap
pearance of mourning an obligation to it.
We owe no favors and no allegiance a
apublic journal in any quarter but TO thu
WIG people of the United States.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-16
Disunion.

Mr.. INGE paints the supposed advan-
tages of dsunion to the South with the
hand Of master II is evident enough
that he desires disunion. He must desire
it, if he believes in the glowing anticipa-
tons in which he INDUCES. We think,
therefore, it is his duty to resign his seat
in the House of Representatives. He can
no longer, consistently with the avowed
sentiments Of his speech, retain seat
there. He is sworn to support the Con-
stitution of the United States. He sup
ports it by showing the advantages to the
South of breaking up that Constitution!
That we may not be accused Of injus-
tee to Mr.. INGE, we transcribe a por-
ton of his speech from the Globe news
paper:
Tho Federal Government raises annually from
imports more than thirty millions OF dollars, which
go into the national treasury, and indirectly an
immense IS iepied upon the South for the bene-
fit Of northern manufacturers. This revenue is ex-
pended chiefly in the North; and while the South
pays tribute to this Government she is scarcely per-
mitted TO share in The Largess.
Under separate southern confederation we
ipould be relieved Of these burdens the wealth of
soil would accumulate in the hands of its nat
ural propriotors, to be expended within our own
limits in works of utility and taste
''Our monopoly of the valuable staples of cotton,
tobacco, sugar, and rice, iDoald insure the ch
control of The Of the porld. Our natural
facilities of intercomm unicaton would inrite an
srtcnded internal commerce. Holding the mouth
of the mississippi, and the most important part OF
its navigabe trunk, all the produce of the non
slaeehoiding States, phcl seeks egTess 10 The ocean
through its channel, Mould pay us tribute. Cuba,
with her institution of slavery and kindred sym
pathies, is ready to spring into embrace, and
field ofindehnitc extension invites US south and
west of the Rio Grande. JFTM these rieics of f,i-
t,re peaitL and grandeur tightening up the path Of
orr destiny, yo, bsiiere that ICE fear TO tread IL
alone? When these points, barely noticed in my re-
marks, fully elaborated in all their amplitude be-
fore the Southern Convention TO assemble at NaStpius
in Jine neat, can you doubt the unanimify Of The
South? ] believe that love Of the Union is still
strong with the southern people; but will il be
increased by bold and free discussion OF these
topics2''
This fashion of speech Mr.. INGE con-
siders in the due fulfilment of his sworn
duty to support the Constitution of the
United States. He exhibits in glowing
colors the advantages of separation, in
order TO inculcate a reverence for the
Union and insure its stability. If Mr.
INGE considers this the true doctrine, lie
him resign his seat in Congress, and star
upon his disloyal mission as a private citi
zen. No member of Congress can dwell
upon the advantages of subverting OH
Constitution, without mourning the guilt o
a crime to which we are reluctant Il
allude.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-16

dreadful tragedy occurred at Wellesley, La
on the 23d ult. The collector Of taxes was com
PEELED TO leave his wife and young family alone
over night, wbilo absent on business. The lady,
knowing that there considerable money in tie
house, sent for Of the family Of neighboring
gruffly refused but pedlar, who passed by in the
dusk Of the evening consented 10 allow his dog TO
remain az protector In the night the lady was
awakened by a disturbance, and on entering the
room where the dog was left, shc found the animal
drawing man by the throat through the window
The neighbors were alarmed, and on examination
IL was found that the robbcr her neighbor the
blacksmith, quite dead.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-16

further confusion and disgrace in the rev.
enue department. The failure of its ia
vorite scheme of starving out the Admin
istration has disturbed even the equa-
nimity OF the Union newspaper. That
amiable and honest journal cannot con-
ceal or restrain its indignation at this I'M
expected result. 1t would have been
pleased with further opportunities to
chuckle over forced removals, and fur
ther temporary curtailment OF salaries fixed
by law. This was fine sport while it
hsted-but there is an end of it.
In relieving itself of the venom engen-
dered by this disappointment, the Union
has fallen upon the Republic newspaper
with more than its wonted ferocity. 1t
charges us with all manner of abuse and
vituperation, because we have exposed
and denounced the factious combination
which attempted to stop the supplies.
Congress, in both branches, has adopted
our view Of the case, and has defeated
the plot Of the Bitter-Enders. We are
sustained by the final judgment of the re-
representatives. Of the people and of the
States. Mr.. MEREDITH is sustained by
this judgment; and this judgment will be
sustained by the people. The Union
therefore must shift its point Of attack,
and level its denunciations against the
majorities in Congress, who have seen fit
to administer severe and well-deserved
rebuke to the spirit of Bitter endism.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-16

LoUIsIAsA.-1he Legislature Of louisiana, on
the s0th ultimo, elected George C. Mcwhorter,
Wing, Of Concordia, State treasurer. Mr..
New. received 90 votes TO 81 for Alex Cuviller,
Loco. Mr.. wiessc, Wing, Of the New Orleans
Bee, was also chosen State printer, receiving on
the 2d ballot 50 votes to 81 for Mr. Hatch, Loco, Of
the Baton Rouge Democratic Adrocats.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-16
stopping the supplies.

The Opposition seem 10 be sadly dis
turbed because they have failed TO carry
out their lactious and revolutionary scheme
for stopping the supplies. In spite of the
effort of the Bitter-enders TO embarrass
President TAYLOR by Withholding the
moneys necessary to be expended in the
collection Of The revenue, the good sense
and patriotism Of the majority have tri-
umphed; and the country is saved from
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-16

FnAcAs IN THE New YonK LEersLATrRE-A Mr..
sToRv, in the Assembly, having twice passed the
lie TO Mr.. BURsouoHs, the latter picked up tum-
bier from bis desk and threw il with all his force
at Mr.. sroRY's head. The parties we're about to
close when they we're separated. Both we're Loco
focos-one Barnburncr, aud the other bunker.
Having made apologies, The House excused them
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-16
T III E r E ? u B L | G.
WASHINGTON:
SATURDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 10. 1850.


In the Senate, yesterday, the motion to
refer to the Committee on Territories the
constitution of California, with instruc-
tons to report bill for her admission, was
debated by Messrs. BUTLER, BADGER,
WEBSTER, and HALE, and then the Sen
ate adjourned till Monday.
In the House of Representatives. the
slavery question was again debated in
Committee of the Whole; after which the
House adjourned till Monday.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-16

VESEzUELA.--A number Of American citizens
resident at Laguyra and Caracas, have addressed
letter TO Mr.. Shields, late charge d'afTares of tho
United States TO the Venezuelan republic, compli
meniing him highly for the manner in which he
has discharged the duties Of his post. Mr.. Shields
was in feeble health, and was 10 embark, with his
family. for one Of our southern ports about the
middle of January last.
The Congress Of vcncz uela to meet on the
2lst Of January last.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-16

New BooK.-We learn that work entitled "a an
aiytieai Geon'stry," by Rev. b. sestini. MA, ST.
tate Professor in the Gregorian University Rome,
Professor of Natural Philosophy in Georgetown
College, and Assistant Director Of the Georgetown
College Observatory, is now in preparation. NJ.
sestini is the author Of work the " Colorcd
Stars" the results Of his observations in the obser-
vatory at Rome, and which he is now repeating at
the Georgetown College Observatory, 50 far with
great uniformity
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-16

MoRE MUsrc.-Two singers, (says the Courier
DIES EtGfs Unis,) enjoying some celebrity in South
Amcrica-Madame Schieroni, contralto. and NJ
Walters. barytone-have just arrived in New York
from Lima. Both (that journal is informed) have
obtained great success at Milan, London, st. Pc
tersburg, and more recently In the countries from
which they have arrived. What with Swedish
nightingales and Italian thrushes, VIC are likely 10
become a music listening If not a musical people
ere long
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-16

LAUScn or THE STEAMER PowHArAr.--we
learn from the Portsmouth (va.) Pilot. that the
launch Of the u s. steamer Powhatan took place Mt
the Gosport navy yard tho l4th inst. without
accident or injury. She is very large vessel, her
extreme length from billet 10 tarail being 276 feet
inches her breadth Of beam ~ feet, and her depth
of hold IS feet inches
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-16

The New YoaK CATAsTRopHE.--The sum oil
Sl4,470 ~ has been subscribed at New York for
the reefof the sufferers by the late steam boiler
plosion in that city.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-16

ERRATUa.-In the last line Of the seventh para
graph Of Mr.. Gilbert Cameron's communication,
which appeared in Thursdays paper, instead of
cit was his ignorance" rcad--Jpa it his igno-
rdnce7 No.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-16
BY AUTHORITY
Public Act
Passed during the first session Of the Thirty. first
Congress.
TPUBLIc-No 81

Public Act
Passed during the first session Of the Thirfy,frst
Congress.
IPUBLIc-No. g.
A RESOLUTION limiting the expense of collect
ing the revenue from customs, for the present
fiscal year.
Resolved, by the Senate and House Of Rspresenta-
tioes Of he United States Of america tn Congress
| assembled That instead Of the sum appropriated
for the expenses of collecting the in the act
Of March third one thousand eight hundred and
forty nine, the sum of million OF dollars for col
lection Of revenue from customs; fifty thousand
dollars Tor warehouses twenty five thousand dol
lars for Texas and Oregon one hundred thousand
dollars for California Fifty thousand dollars for new
business and new districts be appropriated for the
expenses OF collecting the revenue for the half Of
the present fiscal year ending hrtieth June, eigh
teen hundred and fifty together with such sums in
addition as may be received from storage, carriage,
drayage and labor, for said half year, and in that
proportion for any shorter longer time until
Congress shall act upon the subjects and that mean
while the restriction by law, upon the amount OF
salaries in California and Oregon, shall be
pended Provided, That the Secretary of the Urea
sury shall be authorized to dispose of the bonded
warehouses leased by Government, on or be-
fore the first of January next, on the best practical
BILE terms for the Government; but he may retain
such parts OF said houses lease such other houses
at his discretion may be necessary for the storage
OF unclaimed goods, or goods which for any other
reason arc required by law to be stored by the Gov
eminent.
SEC 2. And be IL further resolved That nothing
in the act aforesaid shall be So construed to de-
prive the importer of the privilege of the tanspor
tation of merchandise under bond from district
| 70 another, and OF re-warehousng the same accord
of sixth August, one thousand eight hundred and
forty six, to establish warehousing system, and to
amend an act entitled An act 10 provide revenue
from imports, and TO change and modify existing
laws imposing duties on imports and for other pur-
poses"
Approved, February Ia, 1850.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-16

wIrDrALL ron JEnsEy BANK.--A letter
from young man of this city, now in San Fran
cisco, states that $4,000 in bills Of the Trenton
Banking Company were destroyed by the late FIRE
in a gambling house in that city. The individual
who suffered the loss also had $4,000 in gold in
the same place, which was also destroyed He,
however, ssid he would make IL up soon and, sure
enough, in four days he informed the writer that
he was az well of as before the fire.
Ne,cnyk 6dperftsry
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-16

PsussIAs DIPLOMATIC CoRPs.-Prussia is repre-
sented abroad by nineteen ambassadors; Of whom
those at London and ST. Petersburg receive salary
Of IS 900 Rhenish dollars with 5000 extra for house
rents the one at Paris Is 900 Rhcnish dollars with
nothing extra; at Vienna, Fl 900; at Constantine
pie, 10000; at the Hague, $4,000; at Stockholm,
f2,0O0; at BRUSSELS, Copenhagen, Hanover, Mu-
Mich, Naples, Rome and Turin, each 10000. II
has six charge d'affaires, Of whom one at Athens
has 5000 dollars salary, at Rio Janeiro, $500
At Mexico and Washington il has PRESIDENT min
sters," the former Of whom gets 400 dollars, and
the latter 10000 The whole amount cost Of these
representatives is 432 626 Rhcnish dollars Il has,
besides, general consus," at an expense Of
81 900 Rhcnsh dollars - s,cark advertiser.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-16

vESEzurtA--A letter from Puerto Cabcllo says
that President Monagas hos offered 10 his defeated
rival, Gen Pacz the option Of changing bis present
confinement for Punishment 10 Jamaica, with n
handsome annuity in exchange for his property in
Venezuela, which the government Of that country
thus propose TO purchase; and that Psez has sc-
ceptcd the proposition, STIMULATING only for permits
sion TO spend d month with his family and friends
before his departure. Of Commerce
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-07-19

COCOA Nuts30OO Jamaica Cocoa Nuts, fresh, for sale
Oby T. WILKINSON & co.
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THE FOLLOWING NEW NOVELS.

NTOEVEL HASTINGS, or The Frigate in the ofing A
IN Nautical tale, by distinguished novelist price 25 cts
Hyton House and its Inmates by the author Of The Hem
pecked Husband The intention of this novel is admirable
its moral unexceponabe, its style easy and graceful
The Three Strong Men, by Alex Dumas 1t is incident,
intrigue, plot, passion from prologue to conclusion
The Queens Necklace, by Alex. Dumas I'd part
The Mysteries of the Court of London, by Reynolds
Cruising in the Last War.
Once upon the waters, yet once more
And the bound beneath me a steed
That knows its rider, welcome to the roar.
The Steward, I'd part, by H. Cockton.
Shirley, tale by Currer Bell.
The Life of Jenny Lind the Swedish Nightingale her
MUS, struggles and trumphs.
Dark Scenes of History, by G. P R. James, who has sue
ceeded weaving together the exciting of En-
gsh History into very interesting and beautiful
Adventures in Africa during tour of two years through
that country. Including Travels of the British Embassy
the shore of India Cape Alden through Abyssnia
the Abysnian Alps the Gulf of Arabia IaJlera;
Dismal Night March along the Great Salt Lake Massacre
of hundred the and keys of the Nile the one
eyed family Kingdom of Shoa Residence at Arkober
Presentation at Court &c. &C., by Major w CORVALLIS
Harrss of the Hon. East India Companys Engineers, au-
thor of " Wild Sports in South America" from the true
London Edition. For sale by L. H. PlERCE
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London House.

n THE subscriber having rented the Hotel formerly kept
Elby Capt A. WADE, on the N E. corner of Front and
the citizens of Wilmington and all others desou Of
obtaining BOARD that he has provided the House with
furniture of description and that he is prepared to
ceve Boarders by the day. week month"; the most
sonabe terms All the bed rooms constructed as to
have them warmed to suit the comfort of all persons His Ia
BILE shall always be provided with the very best market
Afford and pains will be spared to make his
customers perfectly satisfied
Strangers will please enquire for the LONDON HOUSE.
n He has also rented the STABLES recently
El pied by Mr. W. T. J. VANN, the Carolina Hotel,
he is prepared to take Horses at Livery and
have them properly and carefully attended to- He has also
large LOT adjoining the Stables, for the
Drovers. JAMES PETTEWAY.
Oct. IT, 1S49 6-tf
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Hotels, &c.
Washington and Lafayette Hotel.

"A THE subscriber having taken the Washington Hotel in
connection with the Lafayette House respectfully informs
his friends and the public in general that the two Houses
open under the and style of the WASHINGTON La
HOTEL which is under his immediate superinten
dence and ready for the reception of transient steady
Boarders.
The Hotel has been throuhy cleansed and supplied with
bedding and furniture of every description lie has also
obtained the of good and faithful servants and he
atters himself that he will able to give to those
who may patronze the House. pains will be spared
part make his guests both comfortable and contented
His TABLE will be found bountifuy furnished with the best
market affords his BAR supplied with the best of Ii
quors. - DAVID THALLY.
Wilmington N. c., Oct. II, 1895. I'm.