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FEMALE MEDICAL COLLEGE, OF PrsSsylvAsrA.-

FEMALE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIA
The legislature of Pennsylvania at its present
sion chartered college for the medical education
Of females, to be located in Philadelphia. The act
of incorporation coners all the privileges enjoyed
by any other medical school in that State. So far
chartered immunities concerned, this college
will stand side by side with the University of Penn
sylvania. The government Of the institution will
be vested in the corporators and board of twenty
four trustees, who have been appointed. The cleo
ton of the faculty has not yet taken place. 1t is
stated that the trustees in making a selection for
the different chairs, will be influenced by espe-
cial regard to the moral well scientific qualii-
cations of the candidates; and, while in point of
medical ability they design that it shall be second
to no institution in the State, their aim will be to
give 1t higher moral character than is enjoyed by
any other on the continent. II will be opened for
the reception of pupils about the middleof October,
the time the other medical colleges commence their
winter sessions.
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GREAT OPERATION FOR CANcER.-Dr. Gilbert,
whose astonishing success in cancer cases has fire.
qucntly attracted attention, and excited the
surprise of the whole country, has been engaged
for several days in removing a most virulent and
extended cancer, which was pronounced incurable
by the most eminent .physichns in the country.
The patient is wealthy planter, residing near
Natchez. DR.. Gilbert has already removed the
greater part of the in the presence and to
the great surprise of a number of beholders.
To day he will proceed, at nine o'clock, a. M, at
his establishment, No. ~ Magazine street, to re-
move the decayed bones under the cancer. DIR.
Gilbert invites all persons who are curious or scep-
tcal AZ to bis ability to this horrible disease,
to attend this operation. He il particularly anx-
ious that it should be witnessed by gentlemen Of
the faculty.-Neso Orleans Delta, TIA.
SUCCESSFUL OpERATroN.-The operation for the
removal Of the bones of cancer patient, by DIR.
Gilbert which was noticed in our paper yesterday.
took place at the time appointed in the presence of
a large number Of witnesses. The operation was
performed without knife, and was most complete
and successful The patient ID doing WE'LL and
must soon recover from one of the most stubborn
cancers ever known-one which has defied the skill
of some of the most eminent surgeons in the United
States.-N. o. Delta, sh.
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PENSACOLA NAVY YARD.--The cornerstone of
the permanent wharf, at the northeast angle of the
United States navy yard, at Pensacola, laid on
the lst instant with appropriate ceremonies, under
the superintendent of Mr.. Heron, the engineer
ofthe work. A number of documents having been
placed in cavity in the stone, the cavity her.
metically sealed, and the stone was lowered and
placed in its position thirty feet below the surface of
the water, Mr.. Heron descending in the diving
bell to superintend the work. The Gazette says:
"Our distant readers may need to be informed
that the northeast angle of the permanent wharf is
the termination of the granite wall, carried out
from the shore to that point, and built on piles
driven from thirty to fifty feet below the surface of
the sand. Mr. Heron has effectually demonstrated,
what was before deemed problematical that sea
wall may be constructed on our sandy shores, as
firm granite in its native bed"
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AMERICAN AR lsRoAp.-The success which bas
attended the exhibition Of the immense Panoramas
in this country, within few years past, ia unex-
ampled in the art Of painting. They were all pro-
duced in very short time, and must of necessity
exhibit 10 the eye of connoisseor many opportu-
mites for the exercise Of his critical powers Yet
they contain many views that really beautiful,
and for elaborate finish and artistic skill have won
the admiration of those whose opinions are much
valued In such matters. Mr.. Barnard, with his
painting, has been in England some time, where he
has met with great success; and another panorama
has Just gone out in the packetship Anglo Ameri-
can, the proprietor OF which intends taking IL inn
medistely to Germany, where psnoramas Of this
description have never been seen, and the citizens
OF Hamburg will witness it's fret representation in
that country. This painting lie view of the Mis-
in this city several months since. Success TO Anne
rican art.-Bosfon Posf.
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GEoRoE ID. PRxsTIcE.-A number Of citizens Of
Psdocah, Kentucky, pay high and deserved com
plimcnt to the senior editor Of the Louisville Jour.
nal, in an invitation which they have extended 10
him to partake Of public dinner in that town.
The compliments gracefully acknowledged in the
Journal, but Mr.. Prentice declines the dinner in
consequence of the pressing nature Of his vocational
engagements.
George ID. Prentice In not only mas Of ability,
but is also man Of great industry. He s most
emphatically an editorial rorkss, and has done as
much for the reputation Of the Journal and the SER
vice Of the Wing party, by hard labor, as by tran
scendent ability His good sense and just apprecis-
ton of the talents and editorial qualifications Of
others, have also done much for the Journal in the
influence which they have exerted in the selection
OF editorial assistance Not to speak of others who
have at different periods been engaged as writers
for the paper, 1t s only necessary, In order show
the truth of this. to mention the name Of Thomas
H. Shreve, who has been the principal editorial as
sistant Of the Journal for the past eight or nine
years Cincinnati Gazette, l1h.
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subject and the only fault found with that letter by
certain southern gentlemen was that there was an
omission as 10 what should be done this subject
of slavery during the intermediate period between
the establishment of Territorial government and
the formation OF a State government. Southern
gentlemen said that the letter should have stated the
Territorial Legislature should be prohibited from
legisating on the subject. This bill supplies the
omission so much complained of by southern gen
tlemen; and yet the Senator from Florida is not
satisfied What will satisfy the SENATOR
Some two years ago there was a compromise bill
passed the Senate, and southern men who defeated
il were severely denounced. The Senator from
Florida was a champion of that bill; this bill con-
tains all that the South had in that, and yet the
Senator opposes it, The Senator wants a provision
extending slavery, and complains that the Senator
from Kentucky will not vote for it, He (Mr. F.)
could not vote for such bill. He did not believe
Congress had any right TO legisate the subject.
Mr.. YULEE said that he had always entertained
the opinion that the Mexican laws abolishing slave
ry were not in force. He had been opposing the
bill because 1t proposed to be a compromise, while
there was nothing conceded to the South. Every
thing was conceded to the North, and he thought
that, something was due to the South, some such
concession to her rights should be inserted in the
bill. He still maintained and agreed with every
sentiment contained in the Southern address.
Mr.. HALE obtained the floor.
MIR. FOOTE asked the Senator to give way to
enable him TO say word.
Mr. HALE said, as the Senator rarely made
such request, he would accede. [Laughter.l
for nothing but what clear constitutional
right, but those rights existed well if there
were no Legislative recognition ofthem. Shall the
South, like Lazarus, stand begging that which she
has right 10 demand?
Mr. YULEE said that he knew the South had
the right but he wanted that, in this BILL Congress
should recognise in express terms, the right of the
slave holder to carry his property to the Territory
and have it protected and secured in the same man
other property.
Mr. FooTE said that still it was nothing more
than asking for that which they had constitutional
right TO demand and to take.
He would say to Senators that il they defeated this
bill, and California As a separate measure was adj
mitted over their heads. that when they went back
to the people and attempted to get up meetings for
| any purpose-to dissolve the Union any other
they would find they had committed
They would be asked who defeated the compromise
bill and admitted California a separate measure?
They will tell you who it He said that he was
instructed to vote against the admission of Calior
MIA, but he interpreted his instructions allowing
him to vote for it part of compromise and
would vote for it as compromise which was not
injurious to the South.
Mr.. HALE moved, and the Senate adjourned.
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LADY BuLwER.-A Washington correspondent
of the Montreal Pilot like all other correspondents,
processes to be very intimate with great folks, and
lie kind enough TO entertain his readers with some
account of the domestic management of the most
estimable lady of the British minister. He says:
ton; and moreover, Lady Bulwer, the first lady
that has been here with embassy for years, has
won all hearts. She is pleasant, agreeable wo-
man, and of the most captivating manners. She
has established the good old English style of din
ner and tea At the latter meal she presidcs at her
table, and does the chemistry herself and hands
over to the guests. Her dinner parties are more
pleasant and easy than any thing we have for
twenty years"
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Cumberland Coal.

A correspondent of the New York Journal Of
Commerce says:
"All the papers notice the trip of the Washing
ton steamer as being clever performance for her,
but omit to state the true reason While they give
credit to the engine builders, they give none to the
fuel, which was the Cumberland coal
"The Cunarders always take this coal. Hence
the regularity of their movements. When the ma
chinery of our steamers is adapted to the of this
fuel, the same results WILL in my opinion, follow"
From Boston they write; ga seller, who sells half
OF all retailed in Boston, says that 2,240 pounds
Cumberland coal is worth as much as a chaldron of
Pictou, which will weigh 2 800 pounds"
The above testimonials in favor of the Cumber-
land coal ought to encourage the friends of the
Cumberland interest, and at the same time urge
upon the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company the
importance of speedily bringing this work to
close, SO that we may send forward the coal.
Alexandria Gazette.
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MsDIcAI APpoISTMrsT.--The Council Of the
New York University, at their meeting, held May
9th, unanimously elected TO the chair Of the Inst
flutes and Practice Of Medicine, made vacant by the
resignation of DR.. Dickson, DIR. William Detinold
Of this city, who had previously received the nomi.
nation by the medical professors. We congratulate
the profession and the University this appoint
mcnt. DR.. Dctmold 10 extensively known az
gentleman OF education, and has long been en-
gagged with great success in giving Instruction 10
students He 10 popular Nth the students, and en-
Joys throughout the country reputation which
cannot but rebound TO the continued prosperity of
the University with which he 10 now connected.
DIR. Dctmold, with his distinguished colleagues.
Drs. Nett, Paine, Psttison, Draper, and Bedford,
will not fail TO attract large classes Of pupils 10 this
city.--Nesc York Courier.
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CONFLICT OF JURISDICTION CALIronNIA.-By
late accounts from California it seems that there
are two persons claiming to hold the Office of har-
Dor master Of that port: one, Mr. Hagan. holding
his appointment under the State government, and
the other, Mr. Ring, exercising the same Office by
appointment Of the United States authorities. Mr..
Hagan demanded Of Mr.. Ring the surrender of the
office TO him, but he informed that he could not
be recognised entitled to act in that capacity.
This decision was confirmed by the collector Of the
port and by Commodore Jones, the former de-
claring that he should clear vessels which pay
fees TO any other harbor master than the one who
holds his appointment under the Government of
the United States. Both officers were boarding
vessels in the harbor. This is one Of the conse-
quences Of delay in the admission of California into
the Union.
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CONFERENCE or THE M. f. CHuacH, Souri,
This body met at st. Louis on the 9th inst, and
was called TO order by Bishop Paine. After the
usual ceremonies, number Of reports were made
from State conferences, which were referred TO APP
propriate committees.
DIR. Smith, Of Virginia. then presented the fol-
lowing resolutions
"Rssoiued, That bill be considered for the or
ganization of the NJ r. Church, South, into up
per and lower house, the first Of which shall be
stituted OF one or two elders who shall be vested
with authority TO pass all the acts of the lower
house, and who shall constitute high court of APP
peas in the Of the trial and condemnation OF n
bishop, and in all questions Of ecclesiastical laws
and the second Of which shall be constituted and
have the same power as the present general con-
ference"
After some little debate the convention adjourned
till next day.
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JACKSONVILLE, ILLrroIs-Thc Journal of the 9TH
instant thus speaks Of the business and prospects Of
that place. and of the general work Of improve
mcnt now in progress:
Jacksonville has never presented greater evil
dence Of prosperity than at present On all sides
is seen the busy preparation for improvement; and
the cheerful sound OF the nrtizans plane and ham
mer greet Us on all sides. The demand for build
ing materials has brought to our lumber yards
greater quantity and better quality Of lumber than
was ever offered before. Dead capital, or idle
hands, are almost unknown in our prosperous
tow
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GREAT FmE AT HUNTSVILLE, ALA.-An extra from
the Huntsville ADVOCATE the destruc ton
by fire, on the night of the ID instant, of two
squares and half of buildings in the centre of the
town. Among them were many large and costly
houses, including the Caldwell House, the market
house, ands we regret to add, the Office of the
Huntsville Democrat.
The destruction of property in buildings is said
to have been very great. The contents of the vari
Gus stores, shops, dwellings, &C., were partially
saved, but the loss and destruction is immense
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HuMAr LIFE AND PuLsATroN.-H 10 stated that
the human life can be estimated by the pulsations
man performs. Thus, allowing 10 years for the
common age OF man, and so pulses minute for the
common measure of pulses, the number Of pulses
in his whole life would amount TO 2,207 $50 900
But II, by ntempersnce, he forces his blood into
more rapid motion, 30 a. 10 give rs pulses in a
minute, the same number Of pulses may be com
pieted In IS years, reducing his existence II years
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CHEsAP FAKE AND ONO CASAL.-It was deter
mined on Monday last, by the board of directors of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, 10 draw the water
off from the levels above Harper's Ferry the
18th instant; but from that point downwards, the
water will remain as long may be deemed expe-
dent for the transportation Of merchandise, not,
however, exceeding q he first Of June.
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Loss OF BaIG.-The Charleston Mercury learns
by letter from Key West, Florida, of the sth
instant, that wreckers had arrived from a vessel
lost off CGsar's Creek. She proved to be the Bel
gian brig Havana Packet, from Havana for Ant
werp, with cargo of sugar, tobacco and segars,
all Of which is total loss, except about $50 boxes
sugar, partly damaged, and the segars. She sailed
from Havana the I'd, struck the night fthe 4th,
and Immediately bilged.
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The Cuba Invasion.

The New York Express of yesterday evening
says:
'sThere is a story afioat, that the Mr.. French
and party which appears in the passenger list of
the steamer Georgia, which sailed for Chagres
from New York on Monday, is a disguised rein
forcement for the Cuba expedition.
at is said, ALSO that numerous parties of armed
men have left New York in other steamers re-
Gently, and their destination not known even
to themselves. They were supplied with every
thing they desired. The tents Of General Lopez
have been made in certain of our warehouses here,
and outfits of various kinds have been prepared"
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MAN SHOT BY woMAs.-The Palmyra (Mo.,
Wig Of the I'd inst. relates the following

1--WE learn that on Friday night last a man was
shot by woman in Hannibal The particulars are
about as follows young by the name Of
illinois, went TO a house occupied by a widow lady
of the name Of Ware, and endeavorcd 10 gain adj
mittance. The lady ordered him TO leave her
premises, and threatened to shoot unless he did so
made insulting propositions, when she fired upon
him. Some eighteen or twenty buckshot lodged
in different parts Of his body. Linday alive on
Wednesday morning but there IL little hope Of his
recovery. Mrs. Ware was examined before ma
gistrate and acquitted.
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ASEcDoTE OF DANIEL wEBsTER.-we believe
the South Boston Gazette first published the follow
ing:
AT one time DaneS w ebster had difficult case
70 plead, and a verdict rendered against his
client. One Of the witnesses came TO him and said
'Mr. Webster, If had thought we should have
lost the case, ] might have testified great deal
more than did," at IL of no consequence, !" re.
piled the lawyer, "the jury did not believe word
Won said ~
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EPISCOPAL CoSvEsrros AT ALrxASpRIA.--The
Annual Convention Of the Protestant Episcopal
Church of the Diocese of Virginia commenced at
Ale1andria yesterday. Bishops Meade and Johns
were TO be in attendance, with a large number Of
the Clergy and Lay Delegates.
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From CANTos.-Under date Of February %,
1850, the Rev. George LOOMS, chaplain TO seamen,
writes TO the Office Of the American Seamen's
Friend Society that it is reported that the Emperor
Of China is dead, and adds
"The wife Of the Rev. Mr.. Whilden, ofthe South
ern Baptist Board, was buried at Whampoa on
Thursday II becomes my duty to preach the fu-
neral discourse ON the occasion, to- morrow, at
Eaptoa
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IMPoRrANr FROM Neutrality-suspicious. Of the
American ConsuI Dates from Cape Hayden to
April % have been received in Boston by the arri-
val Of the brig Slenus. The report Of the imprison-
ment of Mr.. Wilson, the American consul at Cape
Hayden, which was received several weeks since,
by way Of Turks Island is fully confirmed. 1t APP
pears that he was arrested by the government Off
GERS for ordering the seals TO be removed from an
American vessel SO that she could receive lighter
load of coffee which had arrived alongside when
the weather threatened a tempest The matches of
every foreign vessel in port are, by order OF the
authorities. ordered TO be sealed up, excepting
when the government officers are on board. Con-
sequently no cargo can be received only under
their supervision. But in this case, the weather
being so threatening, it would have been a shame
full waste of property TO have left the coffee exposed
in an open lighter; consequently Mr.. Wilson or
dered the matches to be removed and it is for this
act that he was subsequently incarcerated. The
French consul interfercd and procured his release;
and the latest dates from Cape Haytien state that
Mr. Wilson had been summoned by the black off
Gals TO appear before their tribunal to answer to
the charge, and had left for Port nu Prince for that
purpose.
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"THE GoRHAM CAsE."-Thc English papers
have made frequent allusion to the case of 'Gor-
ham the Bishop of Exeter" which is thought to
involve the ''peace and security of the church Of
England, if not the union of the Church and State.
A London correspondent of the North american
gives this brief account of the case:
"Mr. Gorham was presented by the chancellor
to the vcarage of Brampford Spoke. The Bishop
of Exeter declared that he not duly qualified to
hold the vicarage because he held doctrines which
were alien to the Established Church on the ques-
ton of baptismal regeneration. Mr.. Gorham de-
MED the charge, and appealed to an ecclesiastical
court, which decided against him. He then APP
pealed to a higher court-the Judicial Committee
of the Privy Council-a lay tribunal, although
very learned one in secular matters. The Prvy
Council, after very prolonged examination of the
CASE decided in effect that the doctrine of baptis-
NAL regeneration was not essential, and that the
Bishop of Exeter had sufficient reason for reject
ing Mr.. Gorham. Thus the question remained for
several weeks, till the Bishop appealed the court
for rule to reverse the decision. Yesterday, in
the Court of Queens Bench, Lord Chief Justice
Campbell delivered the opinion of the Judges, as to
whether Sir Fitzroy Kelley should obtain rule
prohibiting the carrying into execution the judg-
ment of the Privy Council The judges unani-
mously decided that the appeal had been rightly
made to her majesty, and they, therefore, refused
the rule. This decision will only exasperate the
defeated party, who will use every effort to weaken
and destroy, by any means, their opponents"
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VIRGINIA STATE srocx.-It is stated in the
Alexandria Gazette, that two and half per cent
premium was recently offered for $4,000 State
Stock, and declined by the Board Of Public Works,
they having funds enough on hand for present pur.
nosca
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Lights and Shades Of Domestic LIE and other
Stories, IL the title of neat little work Just issued
by Mcssrs. TIcKNoR, REED q FIELDS of Boston,
and 10 be found at the bookstore OF Messrs Taylor
4 Maury, in this city
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The BRowNs.-Four prisoners escaped from the
jail Mt Columbus (Ga.) on the LIST nstant--Brown
and Phclan, the two pugilists, who were commit
ted for burglary, Toler for stealing and an
other Brown, on peace warrant.
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The Proprietors of the Republic ask the
indulgence of their readers until the Edi-
tor can make the necessary arrangements
for entering upon the discharge of his edi-
torial duties, which he will be prepared to
do in day or two. In the mean time,
the news and other departments of the
paper will be attended to as usual.