davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27
Local Matters.

CRIMISAL CouRr-TuEsDAY, March 90 United
States vs.. Elizabeth Magrudey, alias Eliza Magrp-
der, free negress-indicted for larceny. Verdict,
guilty. Smith, for the defence.
United States va Ed,oard III. FuLr-indicted in
two cases for assault and battery Verdict, guilty
in one case only. Sentenced TO pay fine Of SO.
Bradley, for the defence
IsFAsTIcIDE-The body of a white infant child
was found day or two past IN vacant lot Of
ground in the neighborhood of and 18th streets
An examination of the body was held by Dr. Ma
gruder, before coroner's jury, and 1t was evident
that the child came TO its death by violence
WILD GHEsE.-Flocks of wild geese, travelling
northward yesterday, gave gratifying evidence
of the approach of mild weather, though the snow
of the morning evidenced that "winter still fingers
in the lap of spring." and the March winds are any
thing but pleasant.
JEwELRY SALEs.--The extensive stock of Mr.
Robert Keyworth, consisting OF watches, silver
ware, jewelry, Sc, is now being disposed Of
nightly at auction, by Dyer & Brother, at Key
worth's old stand, Pennsylvania avenue, between
9th and 10th streets. An opportunity for bargains
is offered TO purchasers rarely met with, as the
stock is of superior quality, and it is likely to 60
off at very moderate prices.
The SPEAKERS PoRTRArr.-The Autographed
portrait of the Hon. Howell Cobb, Speaker of the
House of Representatives, which we mentioned yes
terday as received from Mr.. Bohn, the publisher,
we are informed was taken from daguerreotype
likeness by Mr.. N. II. Bennett of this city, which
has elected much praise for its fidelity Of resem-
blance and expression.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27
ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS.
Willard's Hotel,

Willard's Hotel,
Corner Of Pennsyiudnia Avenue and l4th street
c w Billow and lady, CIR Trowbridge, NH
Mobile s Walker, do
King, lady, two chill c Warren, Boston
dren and servant, Pa Sturge, do
C M Fauntleroy, USN SA Hopkins. II
w Byington Boston ID Webb, New York
w SearIe and lady, w Rowley, England
Boston DR. Pierce, s c
J r Sackett, New York A l. Angler and lady,
s B Gerry, Mass Baltimore
T L Eustiss, do w Gillespie, Md
Browns Hotel,
Pennsvluania Avenue, beftceen 9Th and It'll streets.
w Mcdowell, Bait AS Nppers, Penna
F Ferry, Virginia Rosner, New York
M Wantheld, New York w Raysner, do
G West, Boston G Robson, do
National Hotel,
Corner Of Pennsyluania Auenue and 9Th street
w Newbold, Boston H Stanley, Vermont
T Newbold, do Mrs. Mrs Baker st Louis
G Chapman and lady, en- q L Blossoms Ss DO
w II Bassett and lady, Bangor
Connecticut Mrs Crosby, Bangor
United States Hotel.
Pernsyluania Avenue. bettoeen Sd and ~ streets.
A Woods, Virginia S Saunders and lady,
s Hall and lady, do Virginia
d Minor, Virginia Cronie, Virginia
Gadsby's Hotel,
Corner Of Pennsyluania Avenue and Sd street.
J II Lindsey, N c w Wright, Virginia
L De Ford, Mass II burgwin,
w T De Ford, Baltimore DR. Cook, s c
Bone, Mississippi Col Merrick, Maryland
J A Davenport, Ohio
Irving Hotel,
Corner Of Pennsylcania Arenue and 18th street.
c Butcher, Dedham M Williams, Hartford
Owens, u 8 A Mrs Williams, do
w b Darcy, Dover Master Williams, do
w Magens, Port-au- ] H Dunbar, Mass
Prince ODewey, NH
] H johnson, Gallatin Mr. Marcus & son, Boston
| Mr. Orr, New York Inman, do
| C. ID Webster do
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27

The votn the House of Representa-
tives on Midday, on the provision in the
defciencyill for paying the clerks en-
ploJed byhe Secretary of the Interior to
transact I business directed by law to
be done bthe new department, affords a
gratifyingdieation that, with majority
of tie bod considerations of justice and
patrptismfe paramount to mere notions
of party fly. We have already spoken
of the ovruling necessity under which
Mr.. Ewri was constrained to engage the
services clerks, not expressly authorized
by Jaw, execute the provisions Of the
statute citing the Department of the
Interior. hat necessity has been too
cleirly honstrated to require further
argpmentr illustration. But with a
full knoydge of all the facts in the
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27

The SEA SERPENT.-The following extract from
the Rev. Walter Colton's volume, "Deck and
Port" shows that the mistake made by 90 many
persons in confounding school Of whales in
the South Carolina waters, with his mysterious
majesty, the sea serpent, though very ludicrous
was, after all, not very unnatural one for land
lubbers:
GA large number of black whales are plunging
about our ship. They have long heavy motion
and move over a swell like a lubberly Dutch mer,
chairman. should suppose every thing would
drift out of their way. They move in Indian
file, and their uneven backs, ripping above the
water, closely resemble the bumps Of me serpent
that began TO suspect we had got into the neigh
borhood Of Nahant," &c.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27

calm the agitation of distracted people!
is the injunction of duty and the prayer
of patriotism. II is not so important that
the very best plan be adopted, as that
some good one shall succeed And in
comprising an end SO important to the
country, tits as necessary that individ-
uals shall be ready to abandon their own
projects for practicable measures, as that
sections should be to abate somewhat ex-
elusive pretensions for the general good.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27

BosToN NoTIoss.-Boston is known throughout
the length and breadth of the land for the variety
and popularity Gifts notions. Oneofits notions is the
establishment of gigantic clothing house known
as OAK HALL. The popularity of this house has
surprised all that know its history, the pro-
prietor himself. From small beginning it has
grown to be large establishment, with branches
in every section of the country.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27

An IMPosroR.-The president and secretary OF
the Woonasquatucket Temperance Society have
calling himself George Darlington, who has passed
for temperance lecturer in that vicinity, and has
deceived many people. He is represented /" es-
pccially dangerous 70 maids, wives and widows"
TO II note, stating, the authority of New York
paper that this person is a woman in disguise, and
Il named Margaret O'Conner, and was, come time
since, implicated with Bristol Bill on charge OF
ma ssing counterfeit money.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27
srEyENs,s CARD nr Ixv1r.r1oN.

THE public are respectfully invited TO stevens's
II establishment, ~ make a critical examination
of his spring style Of Gentlemen's Hats Believing
that he has succeeded in moulding the finest and
richest materials into the most fascinating and
faultlcss shape, he submits bis model Hat for 1850
with confidence TO the judgment Of the most fastd-
GUS Splendid as il IT, he offers II at his old price,
50 STEVENS,
Mar I6-lOt No. | Browns Hotel
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27

"sTnKEs' are all the rage just now. The Pitts
burgh "puddlers' led the way. Almost simultane-
lsborers on the Central railroad, in Pennsylvania,
the Erie railroad, and the Virginia Central rail-
road. At last New York city has caught the i'm
lection. The carpenters made the first movement,
and were followed by the house smiths and carvers
and now the coach painters are making effort TO
obtain higher wagcs.-N. " Jour. Of Com.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27
ADDITIONAL SUPPLY OF NEW SPRING
GOODA

rJ,HE SUBSCRIBERS have Just received their full
Il and complete assortment Of Fancy and Staple
Dry Goods, which have been selected with care
from the most recent mportations Of the cities (
New York and Philadelphia, embracing every ar.
ticle in their line Of French, English, India, Ger
man, and Italian manufacture; Of which they
name
25 pieces rich small checkered Glace Silks
10 pieces rich small striped do do
Is pieces rich plain chble do do
8 pieces rich small plaid Mourning do
10 pieces extra rich plain black eros de Rhine
Silks
10 pieces plaid and striped India Foulsrd Silks
IL pieces new style Alberine
pieces embroidered rcnadnes, a new article
20 pieces satin striped and figured Silk Tissues
pieces Cashmere style NJ. dc LANES
% pieces figured French Bareges, new style a
Is pieces plain French Barege, every shade
10 pieces solid colored NJ. de Lame, every shade
pieces printed Linen Cambrics
30 pieces real French Lawns and Jacones
25 pieces real French Ginghsms and Chintxcs
$500 yards small figured Lawns, warranted colors,
at cts
Together with great variety Of other dress ma
terials not herein enumerated, but which will be
shown with pleasure TO all who may favor us with
n call. p. H. fOOE A Co
Mar. l9-2m
Union & Alex. GAIL
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27

A NOVEL IscEsDIARY DETEcTED.-Mr. George
A. Thaycr, druggist, was somewhat surprised yes
terday morning by the smell of burning wood
which pcrvadcd his store at the corner of India and
Fore streets. On searching the premises TO dis
the cause, he found that the large show bottle
in his corner window had concentrated the SUMS
rays into focus upon sign board, which had
been placed for a short time the bottle. A
hole was burned in the board, some two inches
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27

The mtraisfs in Massachusetts, picking and
carping at Mr.. Webeter's great speech. They bite
against file. Mr.. Webster's effort 10 save the
Union will place him beyond the reach Of the as
| saulh Of faction. Good men Of all parties should
now unite in the support of every statesman, no
matter what bis politics may be, who is sound on
the question Of UNION. Let due praise and credit
be given TO every man who will do justice 10 the
South, and yet strive 10 maintain the Constitution
AZ II is, and the Union IL is, and as II was de-
signed to be.--Aisr. Gar.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27

The WAsHINoToN EuTERPEANs.-This band OF
vocalists whose visit to city some weeks ago
will be favoraby remembered, are now on their
return to the East and will give concert tonight
at the Melodoon. Thcy have bad great rum
in neighboring cities. At Cincinnati a beauti-
fol silver cup was presented to thom with the fol-
lowing inscription: Presented 70 the Washing
ton Euterpeans, as a tribute of esteem, by their
friends in Cincinnati, March 10, 1880"
IJVheeling Gazette
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27
DAPER-HANGING AND UPHOLsTERIN0
ESTA BLISHMENT, pea,svfpan;a u,,.,....

UFHOIBTEHIN0
Il ESTABLISHMENT, Pen,lsyiUania oves1<
beftoeen l2lh and 18Th sheets.-JOHN ALEXAN-
DER, Paper hanger and Upholstercr, bcgs leave to
announce to his numerous patrons and the citizens
of the District that he has lately returned from the
North, where he has selected an extensive and VA
ried assortment of Paper hangings of the newest
patterns, which he win be pleased To exhibit ut his
sales-room which he has newly fitted up and en-
larged TO accommodate the increase Of business.
He has just received his spring supply of Ameri-
can and French Gilt Paper, Window Shades, Gilt
Cords, and every thing in the upholstering line.
His past experience and the satisfaction 30 uni
versally given TO those who have favored him with
their patronage is a guaranty that all orders en-
trusted to him will be executed with despatch and
on moderate terms Employing none but the best
workmen, and giving a strict personal attendance
TO the business, he feels warranted in guarantyinR
the most perfect satisfaction those who may favor
him with their orders. March 22-3taw3w
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27

ERRATUM.--In the article of Judge
BRAcKENRIDcE, published in yesterdays
paper, a misprint occurred about midway
in the second column, which, though only
Of single letter, destroys the sense. 1t
is in the words ssplank BASEMENT" which
should have been ssblank basement
is to say, basement story, without doors
or windows.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27
BARNUM's HOTEL, NEW YOKR,
Late HOward's,)

BROADWAY, CORNER OF MAIDEN LANE.
TJNHE above extensive Hotel has been leased by
ted in the most elegant manner; large additions
are being made, which, when completed, will
make it the largest Hotel in New York. 1t is the
determination Of the proprietor to make it equal in
every respect TO any other house in the United
States. Its location is the most desirable in the
city, being in the most fashionable part Of Broad
way, contiguous to all the public buildings, places
of amusement and business.
Grateful for the liberal patronage while at Cum
berland, Md, and more recently the Weddell
House, Cleveland, Ohio he would respectfully soil
cit the favor Of call from his friends visiting New
York A. 8. BARNUM.
March 25-2aw2m
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27
MO. 5, OPPOSITE CENTRE MARKET.-

MO. 5, OPPOSITE CENTRE MARKET
IN We have now on hand variety Of very old
and choice Wines and Liquors, to which the atten-
ton of the public is most respectfully solicited,
comprising
Fine old "Pinet Castillon" Brandy, vintage Of
1925, imported in 1910, on draught and bottled
A carefully selected stock of Brandies, imported
from the London docks, Of several celebrated
brands, including
]. & F. Martell, dark and pale
Vineyard Props, do do
Half pipe superior cold GODDARD" vintage Of
1888, a very rich and delicate Brandy
The above Brandies have all been selected with
great regard to quality, and are warranted to
otard. Dupuy s Co.'s Brandy, vintages Of 1874
and 1916
A. seignette, Napoleon and Domestic Brandy
Very superior old rye whisky. pure. article,
distilled in 1929, now twenty years old, bottled
and on draught
Scotch malt Whisky
Irish Whisky
Pure Holland Gin
Do. Jamaica Spirits
Do. st. Croix Rum
Brown Stout, "Barclay's'
Scotch Ale, "Dove's Falkirk."
Hiedsick Champagne, imported by Rsn.uls 4
Francois
Hedsick "Ensler & Co"
p. M. Mumm's Sillery
Geiser's Gown Brand"
Geisler's Anchor
Shield Brand
Cardinal do, quarts and pints.
Regent Golden Sherry, of the most rich an
delicate flavor, pronounced a most superior
Wine
Old Pale Sherry, Up. Harmony"
Do. Brown do. "Duff, Gordon x Co."
Old South side Madeira
Fine Sicily do
Cette do
Sweet Malaga Wine
Dry do do
Gold Port Wine, Regents"
Do do do Burgundy"
Chateau Margeaux Claret
Perfect love Cordial
Cinnamon dc
Bounce
White Wine Vinegar
Mar. l4-6eoif JOHN b. KIBBEY 4 co.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27
FOR CALIFORNIA, VIA cHAanEs.


EEs The United States Mail Steamship
<E5EHA OHIO, Lieutenant +. Schenck, Uni
ted States Navy, commander, will be
despatched from her pier at the foot of Warren street.
North river, on THURSDAY, the 2Sth of March, for
New Orleans, via Havana.
Passengers for Chagres will be transferred 10 the
Falcon at Havana, and proceed without delay.
and her thoroughly tested double engines, Of 900
horse power each, give passengers an assurance OF
safety and speed not TO be felt In inferior vessels,
running with single engine.
An experienced surgeon is attached to the weasel.
Through tickets to San Francisco can be secured
on application at the Office of the company
RATES OF PASSAGE FROM NEW YORK TO
CHAGRES.
State room ............... 800
Standee berth Observation-Disclosures. 80
Storage berths, found bed and separate table 80
RATES OF PASSAGE FROM PANAMA TO
SAN FRANCISCO.
Storage berths, found bed and separate table $50
RATES OF PASSAGE.
To Havana. To N Orleans.
State room terths .......... $40 S75
Standee berth, forward cabin 90 GU
Storage, found bed and board 20 25
Freight to Chagres must be prepaid, and all bills
of lading must be signed on board the ship.
The public are informed that the books for steer
age tickets for the month OF May arc now open,
from Panama to San Francisco. Application
should be made Immediately.
The undersigned will despatch the following
steamers to run regularlyto San Francisco:
The new and elegant steamships ISTHMUS,
REPUBLIC, ANTELOPE, and COLUMBUS.
For freight or passage; apply p e
Mar. lS-td ll8 West street, New York.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27

DoSATIoN.-M. Benoist, the distinguished bank
er of st. Louis, his recent return from New Or
leans, donated six hundred dollars to the Sisters
lied for dispensing kindred charities. He was
impelled TO this from his distaste To the must
cal arrangements with which his friends, the hab-
itans of that city, had contemplated to greet his
return, accompanied by his youthful and accom-
plished bride, and which pleasure he had deprived
them of at the time of his marriage, by his hasty
exodus on his bridal tour TO New Orleans.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27

APRoTEAS RoouE.-Autolycus himself is abroad /,
and ALL gentle and simple, cautioned TO be wide
awake ss to whom they entertain or credit. With
in the past two weeks, number Of prominent citi-
zens have been mystifed into contributing 10 the
maintenance Of an ingenious Gothamite, who as
sumes the name Of some distinguished person OF
New York, and, with considerable tact, choosing
such characters best suit the circumstances OF
the case. To water commissioner, he appears as
the son Of Mr. Jervis, the engineer Of the Croton
and Cochituate, and gently relieves him Of ''ten''
spot--a loan 10 enable him to return 20 his father
his funds having become exhausted by a prolon ped
absence. To learned Professor OF Harvard. he
comes son of Professor Henry, Of Virginia Col.
lege, and gets "ten" TO take him TO New York
We then hear Of him making n morning call upon
the generous old gentleman who seldom refuses
any application, and who dwells on Beacon street
how could he decline the offer 10 borrow of him
.sonly ten dollars" when the condesccndne re.
cever is no other than the son Of Chancellor Kent
the very name Of whom called forth n double ten
This was some amends for want of luck in another
quarter Of the town, for, having introduced himself
TO a deep-read clergyman in Summer street, he
found him, though young in some sense, too old to
be csjoled into assisting total stranger albeit he
claimed his father the President Of the New York
Antiquarian Society.
Now, should any reader of this happen TO receive
a call between daylight and dark, from short,
thick set young gentleman. with sharp black eyes,
with hair and goatee TO match, Of about two or
three and twenty summers, with a sort of shabby
genteel dress and ar-we enjoin IL upon him or
her to ''shut up' at once and refuse any "propo-
sails for loan,' even II the party come az the son
of Nick Riddle hmself.-Bosfon Journal
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27

FrsHErIEs.-Thc Alexandria Gazette says: The
proprctors Of the fishing landings on the Potomac
will commence hauling their seines now in few
days. and we shall shortly have the usual supplies
at our fish wharf. Our market begins TO be fur
nished with fine shad and herring, and the other
fish common 10 the river.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27

FRENCH Consul GENERAL AT HAvASA.-M.
D'HAurERIvE, lately appointed consul general OF
France at Havana, has received his exequatur from
the Spanish government. This puts an end to the
difference which had previously broken out be-
tween the Captain General of Cuba and M. David,
the preceding consul.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27

MILITARY PRrPAaArIoSs. The governor of
South Carolina has issued general orders TO the
brgader generals to report 10 the adutant and in
spector general "the effective force of the State,
and the number of alarm men," alleging that cir
cumstsnces demand that he should be officially in
formed
II by "slsrm men" IL meant the men who arc
endeavoring to excite alarm about the Union, the
number IL doubtless very considerable; IL IL is
meant the number who have been frightened, il Is
very small, and il growing smaller every day.
IProvidence Or. ~ Jour.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27

"ANTED.-By Lady every way competent
wv 70 teach Music the Piano Forte and
Guitar, situation in some Seminary south or
west, though the former would be preferred She
has much experience in her profession, having
been employed in several Of the most respectable
Seminaries. The most unquestonable references
given as to character and capacity.
Any communication addressed postpaid TO o.
p, Washington city post-office, will be promptly
attended to. Feb. l9tf
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27

REMOVAL OF THE FREE NEoRoEs.-Our readers
are aware that an important step was taken by the
late Legislature in regard TO the removal Of free
negroes bill was passed approprating 10000
annually, for the purpose of aiding the Colonial
ton Society to remove to Liberia many free ne
groes wish TO go, limiting the amount for each
Individual TO S25. The act by which this appro-
priation is made also imposes tax Of one dollar
on each mail free negro, thus providing an addi-
We regard this important step, chiefly as
indicating that the settled policy Of Virginia is the
removal Of this class of the population. They can
90 TO Liberia, they GO TO Oregon, but Is evil
dent they cannot consider Virginia their abiding
place. There are among them some upright, in
tclligcnt and industrious men, but we have no
doubt that they will succeed better in LIBERIA
some other African colony, than here. Their in
telligence and enterprise will secure them wealth
and position among their own race which they
could never attain in the United States.
Rich ReD,,b
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27
AN EASTER FESTIVAL,
AT THE ODEON.

ITO procure funds to complete the Lecture room
Il Of the Church Of the Ascension, (Mr. Gilliss's
Episcopal will be held
AT THE ODEON,
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and d street, dur
ing the first toeek in April, commencing on Easter
Monday, at O'Clock, p. m. The room will be
open at that hour every evening Of the week.
A variety of useful and ornamental articles, as
well refreshments of various kinds, will be ex.
hibited for sale.
A good Band will be in attendance.
Admittance l2l cents. ticket for the week,
admitting lady and gentleman, 81.
As the Room IL absolutely necessary 10 accommo-
date the Sabbath School of the church, il is hoped
that the friends of Sabbath Schools will extend "a
this Festival liberal patronage. " Feed my
lambs" March 27-dtAp6
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27
7 H Z r. E ? u BLIC.
WASHING TON:
MORNING. MARCH q. 1850.


We regret to observe that part Of the
proceedings in both houses of Congress,
yesterday, were marked by personal as
perities between certain members of each,
the particulars Of which will be found in
our Congressional report.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27

We are informed that near four hundred negro
slaves have been introduced into Gonzales county
within the last year. The increase Of the white
population has been proportionably large. This
speaks well for Gonzales county.
Victoria (TSr1s) Advocate. Sfh.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27

BY DYER a. BROTHER, Auctioneers.
DUBLIC SALE Of Gold and Silver Watches, Sill
Il and Plated Ware, Jewclry and Fancy arti-
cles, Lamps, Brooches, &c.
ROBERT KEYwoRTH, being DESTROYS of sell.
ing of his stock, will offer il at auction, commenc-
ing on Saturday evening, the 23d March, at seven
o'clock, and continuing every day and evening, al
his store Pennsylvania avenue.
Terms Of sale: For all sums Of and under S20
cash; from $40 TO $50, credit Of sixty days; anc
dorscd, bearing interest from date.
ROB'T KEYwORTH
DYER & BROTHER,
March 22-dtf Anct;oncar.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-27

A Mr.. FEssErDEN, Of Boston, has invented a
pocket filter, by means of which the traveller may
suck up pure water from the ponds and streams,
or even tho puddles, which he may encounter on
bis way.