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The republic., 1850-12-03
Supreme Court OF the United States.
MoNpAY, DEC. 2, 1850.

MoNDAY, Dec. 2, 1850.
Pursuant to law, the Court met this morning at
the Capitol.
Present, the Hon. John Mclean, Hon. James
M. Wayne, Hon. John Catron. Hon. John McKin
ley, Hon. Samuel Nelson, Hon. Levi Woodbury.,
Hon Robert G. Grier, Associate Justices.
The Court gave notice to the bar that il would
commence the call of the docket to- morrow under
the Both rule of Court.
Adjourned until to- morrow IL O'Clock, A. M.
N. Is. MIR. Chief Justice Taney is detained in
Baltimore by an unfinished case in the Circuit Court
of the United stafes. which has been for come days
on trial.
The republic., 1850-12-03

STATE BANK or INDIANA.-The annual elections
for directors in the several branches If the State
Bank Of Indiana were held on the first Monday In
November
Edmund y. Woodson, Eco, late teller Of the
Michigan City Branch, has been appointed cashier
of that institution.
j. r. ID. Lanier, ESQ, has been unanimously re-
elected president of the Madison Branch Bank; Jo-
seph M. Moore, cashier; NJ Titon, teller; G.. ID.
Fitzhugh, book-keeper; w. B 1hurston, discount
clerk.
On the 3lst Of October last, the surplus fund of
the State Bank Of Indiana amounted to seven hun
dred and seventeen thousand five hundred and
eighty seven dollars and twenty four cents. This
exceeds the whole amount of the suspended debt
and the estimated value Of the banking houses and
other real estate held by the institution. A large
addition has since been made also 20 the surplus
fund, after the usua semi annual dividend 10 stoc
holders on the ljth Of November
More than five eighhs Of the entire capital Of the
State Bank is held in specie at this time notwith.
standing the efforts of the Cincinnati bank agency
20 drain the vaults Of the several branches during
the last year. In the New England banks the pro-
portion Uf specie is ess than tenth Of the aggro-
gate apital.-Medison Banner.
The republic., 1850-12-03
The Sinking Of Western Steamers, &c.

CiNCINNATI, Nov. 3d. The steamboat Gayoso,
a Memphis and Arkansas packet, while lying at
the FORMER place, caught fire near the stern, and
was soon much consumed, that it
sary to scuttlc and sink her. The flames spread
to the steamboat Swallow, old stern wheel
boat, which was also destroyed. The Gayoso be
longed to captain iimIns. aud was insured for
SIS 900. The Swallow worth about - 000
new hull, prepared for The old Swallow, Was
saved by the aid Of Of the steamer Swallow, which
towed it out Of the way.
Three of our largest Western steamers have
been sunk within the last few days, their way
to New Orleans, viz; the ritfin Yeainan Fashion
and Cincinnatus Tue latter, after throwing over
board 400 bbls. OF pork, raised. The Grlrfn
featinan, we learn, sprung her plank while lying
on French Island Dam. She had about four feet Of
water In her hold, which had nearly been pumped
out, and IT was thought that, as the river
rising, she would soon float of
p. ). The steamer Gen. which has arrived at
Louisville from Cincinnati, reports that it is doubt
ful as 10 whether the Fashion be raised.
Holly Raper, large grocery merchant here,
died yesterday afternoon.
The republic., 1850-12-03

FRoM Mrnico.-H Monf'or RepuLi,oano, Of the
29th utino, thus Gums up the returns received, up
10 that date of the votes cast in the recent Presi
Dental election:
For Gen. Arista-The Frderal Distr ct, and the
States of Jslsco, San Louis Potos, Queretaro, Gu
anajuato, Mexico, Osjsca, Vera Cruz, Coahuila,
Tamaulipas, and sinsloa-ll.
For Sr. Ross-Durango and Nucvo- Leon-2.
For Gen. Almopte-G GOorrero and Zacatooas-2.
For Sr. Gomez Pedraza-Micbo
For Sr. MUjica-Pucbla-l.
There no election in Tabasco and Chibua-
hua. Some other States sul 10 be heard
from.
From the foregoing summary IL is clear that
General Arista has been elected President Of the
Republic by large majority.
The republic., 1850-12-03
nIisstssippl Leulsisture.

The telegraph has several days since ap-
priced us that both houses Of the Legislature
of Mississippi had been discussing resolution
censuring General FooTE, and that the House
of Representatives had passed such resolution
by vote of 80 to 37-thirteen members being
absent or not voting. There is little doubt that
we think the censurers will themselves be cen
sured
The republic., 1850-12-03

The HAvRE DE GRACE BANK CAsE.-The grand
jury OF Hartford county, Maryland, have presented
the following persons for embezzling the funds of
the Havre de Grace Bank: Moses Y Beach, of New
York, charged with embezzling $l9, 1000; Henry
Beach, of New York, $4,000; J. HOLSTER, of Buff
falo, $4,000; Nathaniel Jenkins, of Milan, Ohio,
10000; John Palter, of Buffalo, $ 10 900; John p
Gay, of Milan, Ohio, $4,000; Ezra Collins, of
Havre de Grace, $4,000.
Governor Thomas, it is said, will Immediately
issue his requiston for the persons thus indicted
The republic., 1850-12-03

AN IMPORTANT DEcrsfoN. N.-Governor Helm, in
his annual message takes the ground that the pay
mont OF the interest upon the common school bonds
is, under the constitution, no longer = charge
upon the sinking fund. This is point upon which
quite difference Of opinion prevails, both within
and without the two Houses Of the General Assem-.
bly,. a bill was, however, introduced yesterday
by Senator Bruce, which brings up the question
and which will probably lead 20 a decision upon IT,
The bill imperetively directs the commissioners o
the sinking fund to pay that interest every sir
months and, II passed, u will Of course settle tbs
construction Of The Constitution against the Gov
ernor's conc fusion - Commonwealth,
The republic., 1850-12-03

STEAM CoNMuSicATIoS BETWEEN PHfLADELPHA
AND LIvEEroOL.-A meeting was held Mt Pbiladel
pbia last week to make arrangements for celcbra-
ton in cOnnesOn with the expected arrival at that
port OF the steam propeller ship City Of Glasgow.
Hon. Charles Gilpin, mayor OF tie city, presided
committee Of forty was appointed, Of whom Nor
ton McNiichacl, Esq is chairman, 20 tender the
compliment Of public dinner TO Captain Matthews,
aud TO recommend such other demonstrations as
they may dcem'p proper.
\ committee Of SIX was appointed 20 solicit the
cooperation Of the city council aud corporate au-
thoritics Of the adjoining districts.
Addresses were then made by Mcssrs. McNlichael
and Daniel l.. Miller, and committee Of twenty
was named 10 soiicit subscriptions 10 the stock ne
cefsary 20 complete the arrangements for the CO
tablshment Of the line Of steamships.
In the preamble 10 the resolutions II s Get forth
that sufficient stock has been subscribed in Phila
delphis TO build one of the steamships, now under
contract and within one hundred thousand dollars
Of the amount necessary 20 pay for both the boat
which Philadelphia is 10 contribute toward the line.
The republic., 1850-12-03

AGRIcULTuRE IN LIBERIA.-A recent letter from
Basse Cove to Elliot Cresson, .sq, of Philadelphia,
says that the medals to be awarded by the Frank
ln Institute of Philadelphia, to the greatest pro-
duct in Liberia, of sugar, coffee, cotton, &c, in
1851, will certainly prove a stimulus to agrcul-
tural industry. The writer continues;
sSome British merchants have already COM
menced Investment in the culture of cotton.
Their principal operations are. believe, under the
management of David Moore, Eco, of Monrovia, a
man remarkable for industry and integrity. You
will perceive, in number Of the Liberia Heraid
send, that something like fifty have already v
been cleared by him for the purpose, and by this
time planted. presume he will get the premium
for cotton. The seed sent out from England is
said to be of very superior kind, but the proprie
tors will distribute to one, unless he promises to
sell them all the cotton raised therefrom at ed
price; this, you may Judge, does not take with
men of independent minds.
Though this cotton is said TO be OF a superior
kind, yeti do not believe il equals some raised by
the natives far in the interior, specimen of which
was brought down a few days ago from the Pessa
country, and which was adJudged super excellent;
and We have already sent back, about five lays
travel, TO procure seed to plant before the rainy
season closes. and l hope we may succeed in get
ting il timely. ] am very Kious to have speci-
men of the best Liberia cotton, coffee aud may be
something else in England, in time for the Indus
trial Exhibition.
"a few cotton gins, of fchcs p construction, would
be Of incalculsbo service to us; but our people,
yet too poor TO pressure the necessary
chinery TO put their produce in marketable order.
This fact has been discoursging to many, and con-
sequcntly caused abatement in agricultural opo-
rations. The castor oil bean plant grows here
without culture, bot we can do nothing avaably
withit until we can procure machinery.
''somc Liberia coffee which sent TO Hamburg
has been pronounced very good.
awe could ship large quantities Of lines, lemons,
oranges, pincapple-, gusva, pums, and many
other delicious fruits OF superior quality. If it
not for the fact that they would spoil before reach
ing the United States and our people not yet
expert in preserving. We have great surplus Of
fruit in Liberia, and would be glad get rid OF IL
at reduced prices, cheaper than West India
afford; but cannot export them successfully un-
til steamers ply between tbis aud the United Statcs "
The republic., 1850-12-03

Congressional Nominations In Louisiana.
We learn by telegraph that the Wings Of
the Third Congressional district of Louisiana,
have nominated RICHARD A. STEWART, and
the Democrats ALEXANDER g. PENN, to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the death of the Hon. j i.
G. HARMANsoN
The republic., 1850-12-03

"THE FLAG OF THE UNION. THAT very spirited
journal, published at Jackson, Mississippi hereto
fore called The Soufhron," has recently, in con-
ormity to the opinions of its editor and his political
friends, changed its name, and now comes to us
with the patriotic title indicated above. The ori-
ginal editor and proprietor, Mr.. Thomas PALMER
has associated with him DR.. EDWARD PICKETT, of
jackson, in the future editorial mana cement of the
paper. We wish them SUCCESS.
The republic., 1850-12-03

NORTH CARoLINA-The following preamble and
resolution has been introduced in the North Caro-
lima Legislature by Mr.. Blow:
Whereas the ro-ie. of Pso5cd at the last ses
sion oil Congress, and known as the Compromise
although they did not meet our appreciation fully
have become the law of the land and as such on gh
to be obeyed; and whereas, the Fugitive Slave Law
was all that was gained by the South in return for
the surrender Of important rights.
Ihsrgors, be ii rssoiued That should said law be
repealed, or essentially modified by Congress or
now enforced by the national Executive, or nulIi
fed, or made imperative, by the people fthe North
we will be in favor of dissolution of the Union
Which was read, and, on motion Of MIR Blow
referred to the Joint Select Committee ON Slavery.
The republic., 1850-12-03
American Colonization society

We are requested to state that the Thirty
fourth Annual Meeting Of the Colonization So
ciety will take place in this city on the third
Tuesday, the DIST day Of January next, and
not the | 9th as has been enormously stated
The republic., 1850-12-03

FRoM sr DONtNeo-- Accounts from ST. Domin-
go city to the 81 ult, received by the brig Gorge
Otis represent that through the intervention oft
English and Americans, treaty Of peace between
the DOminicsns and Haytiens bad been concluded
Previous TO this there bad been some brisk fighting
between the cOntendng parties, but serious loss
had been sustained by either party. There was.
at the time Of the treaty English man Of war in
rort.
The republic., 1850-12-03

Information has been received at the De
partment of State Of the issuing of orders. by
the Spanish Government, for the release Of all
the remainder Of the Contoy prisoners,
The republic., 1850-12-03

An EprroH's BLEssISo-H Holden, of the Dollar
Magazine," on the receipt Of barrel Of flour from
friend. pcrpetrates the following;
May the barrel Of his life enjoyment never
weigh lees than one hundred and ninety six pounds
and may the wife he has yet to take unto himself
be, like the flour he sent va, sweet pure, and able
to make the best Of bread, and in All respects extra
family" ,"
The republic., 1850-12-03

FsoA Nova sooTIA.-The New York Conmer
ei0i ddurfisu has received Halifax papers 60 the
27th uit., by the Europa. A terrible gale was OK
perenced on the Nova Scotia coast on the 2jth,
which had committed great destruction among the
shipping - the eastward Of Halifax
II ~ said upwards Of twenty or thirty vessels have
been wrecked in the Gut of Canso-principally
snail craft
The republic., 1850-12-03

MuirAav-The steamer Gipsey arrived yester-
day morning, brought down from Baton Rouge,
company !, 4th artillery, under the command ot
Major j. H. Scott, and Lieutenant J. w Hazard,
A. g. s. and @ NJ, and landed them at the barrack ks
below the city. They are en- route for Fort wash
in gton, on the Potomac river.-N o. Della.
The republic., 1850-12-03
Tciegraphic.
.Arsst Of Gousrnor Quilman

LousyILLE, DEC. "A despatch received here
TO- day from Mississippi states that the right of the
United States Marshal to arrest Governor Quitmsn.
and carry him TO Louisiana, is now being argued
Deiore Judge Ghoson, OF Mississippi.
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 2T.-Therc 10 better feel
ing in cotton to-day, with an improved demand
Sales to day OF 5000 bales at previous prces.
Sales Of 100 ticrces prime rice at conts
Departure Of Senators. Steamboat Loi<r bur,ted.
NKw ORLEANS Nov. q. N Messrs. Foote, Dow ms.
and Gwin depart for Washington to. day in tho
ateamsbip Pacific. The steamboat Antonette,
Captain Douglass, burst her boiler on the labama
river on Tuesday morning; the number of killed
has not been ascertained bat supposed to be large.
Twenty eight are wounded, twenty five missing
and fifty one uninjured. The steamer Arkansas,
No. g. took the survivors and wounded 10 Mobile
Terrific and DesfyuctiUe 13ynado- The kOlcn Of Caps
Gudydt au Den0iished-Seoenty or Eighty Hous5 $
bio,on 10 pisces-A great number Of Lsuss iosf &c.
LOUISVILLE, Nov. 3O.-One Of the most appalling &
and destructive tornadoes which has been expe-
rienccd III the Mississippi Valley for several years
occurred about two O'Clock in the afternoon. 1t
swept the town Of Cape Girardeau, situated on
the Mississippi river just below St. Louis, and do
molished some seventy or eighty buildings, many
of them the finest and principal business houses in
the place.
The Baptist and Catholic churches and the Cath
olic convent we're destroyed.
to the St. Louis and New Orleans company were
brought to the ground.
The steamboat Saranac had her upper vor ks com
pletely blown off, and several persons on her were
severely injured, and some, 1t is most probable.
were drowned.
The wharf boat was blown from her moorings
and almost irreparably injured.
In order that you may judge of the tremendous
violence Of the storm, will state that COW
unceremoniousy lifted of her feet on terra frma
and deposited in the top of tree, sixty feet from
the ground.
The loss of life by this awful visitation cannot as
yet be ascertained, but it ID certainly very great,
numbers doubtless buried beneath the ruins
Of the falling buildings. There also great
number Of persons who seriously injured, and
some of them crippled and manned that they
will never recover from the effects.
The town is literally torn in pieces, and looks
truly wo- begonc Many citizens who this
morning to be seen with light hearts and smiling
faces, to- night wrapped either in the arms OF
death, or else are weeping for their friends who
have been thus untinely swept away.
The republic., 1850-12-03

New ORLEANS, Nov. 2T.-Therc 10 q better feel
ing in cotton to-day, with an improved demand.
Sales to day OF 5000 bales at previous prices.
Mddlingl3.
Sales Of 100 tierces prime rice at 4 cnnta
The republic., 1850-12-03

LouIsvILLE, DEC. "A despatch received here
TO- day from Mississippi states that the right of the
United States Marshal TO arrest Governor Quitma ,
and carry him TO Louisiana, is now being argued
before Judge Gholson, of Mississippi.
The republic., 1850-12-03

[ See fourth Pagsl
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-20
For Horses and Cattle.

No medicine in use has accomplished so
MANY EXTRAORDINARY Cures, and given SO
UNIVERSAL SATISFACTION in every variety
and stage of disease, or that has had SO Ex-
rENsIvE and RAPID SALE as SLoAY's OINr-
MEHr and CONDITION. POWDER.
The Ointment is rapidly superseding all
other Ointments and Liniments for.the cure
of Fresh Wounds, Calls of all kinds, Brui-
ses, Sprains, Cracked heels, Ringbone. Poll
Evil, Windgalls, Callous, iSpavins, Sween-
ey, Fistula. Stfast, Strains, Lameness.
Sand Cracks, Foundered Feet, Scratches or
Grease, Mango, and Horn Distempar
The Condition Powder will remove all
inflammation and fever, purify the blood,
loosen the skin, cleanse the water, and
strengthen every part of the body; and has
proved sovereign remedy for the follow
ing diseases:
Dlstemper, Hide bound, Loss of Appe.
tite, Inward Strains, Yellow Water, Infla-
nation OF the eyes, Fatigue from hard ex-
ercise; also, Rheumatism, Commonly call
ed stiff complaint,) which proves so fatal
to many valuable horses in this country
1t is also a safe and certain remedy for
coughs and colds which generate SO many
fatal diseases.
These remedies NEvER INJURE, and Al
WAYS Cure if the directions are followed.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-20
Pyroligneous Acid.

A QUANTITY Of this article has just
IA been received at the Ottumwa Drug
Store; and as it is an acid very useful for do
mesticpurposes, "a fact, not generally known;
we make the following quotations in regard
10 lis merits, from the writings of Prof.
Silliman, very eminent chemist. He
says: THAT one quart Of the, acid, added
to the common pickle for barrel of hams,
at the time they are laid down. will impart
TO them the smoked favor as perfectly as if
they had undergone they ordinary process
of smoking. Fresh beef, dipped in the ac-
i'd in the summer season, for the short space
OF minute, was perfectly sweet in the fol-
lowing spring" BY using this acid all the
trouble and danger of smoking by fire is OBJ
waited, which pork preservers know, is a
matter of great moment. For sale by
VIM. Is. GUERNSEY a CO.
Dee. G, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-20
Great Excitement!
NO HUMBUG.

NJ EVER was there such a TREMEN-
In DOUS Stock of Goods in Ottumwa.
as G. MCDONALD 81 Co. are now
opening. They are cram, jam full of Gus
toners and goolls, and have everything that
man, woman, or child could desire.
Their stock was purchased in Boston,
New York and Philadelphia expressly for
this market, which will enable them to sell
much lower than merchants who purchase
in St. Louis and Keokuk. We still stick to
our old motto, that we CAN, WILL, AND DO
give better bargains than any house in the
Valley.
Give us call before you buy elsewhere,
and we will make the prices suit.
G.. MCDONALD e. CO.
Ottumwa, Oct 25th, 1880.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-20

II From the Hon. III. " S. Brooks
Agent for the Illinois and Michigan Ca
mai Packet Boat Company.
Chicago, June Gath, Is4s.
DR.. w. b. Sloau--Dear Sir; For the
last 80 years have had occasion TO use
many horses. and have used the great
variety Of. Liniments and Ointmenis in
use, but have never found anything equal
TO your Ointment for injuries on horses.
Within the last two months | have ap-
piled your Ointment 70 some 80 horses
for various injuries and in every instance
il has proved sovereign remedy.
To See Agents names at The head Of
Sloan's Column. For further particulars
and testimonials, ge, Pamphlets ofagenis.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-20
GOOD TESTIMONY.

The Louisville Courier thus speaks of Bulls sarsapaia
We have been shown, by Mr. John Bull proprietor CT
that wordrenowned preparation Bulls Fluid Extract Of
Sarsapara, original genuine, and beautiful letter,
addressed to him by the accomplished lady of the
most eminent old physicians in the West, giving detailed
account Of Of the most astonishing record
formed alone by the use of T" Bulls Sarsaparillap
This most excellent and charming lady had long suffered
from proapsus utsr uor lbus piles and chronic diseases
OF the stomach and digestive and derengcmcnt
the whole system attended with distressing
ton sick headache, and violent attacks Of cramp Afr
exhausng all Of her husbands skill and applying many
celebrated medical gentlemen, both at home and abroad
and also using great quantities of Townsends Sarsapar
rla without the slightest relief she induced Use
"Jofin Bulls Sarsaparila-" And what the happy
ierful curthe lady restored to perfect health and
usual flow of spirits.
more real gracaton than could the possession Of
less wealth. And whether he accumulates wealth NOT
by the sale Of his truly valuable Medicine being author
glory and honor cnough and he the world
without fear Of contradiction have in my poverty
lieved human suffering than did Stephen Grard O.
John Jacob Aston with their milliens.o
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-20
The Knox Insurance Company.
FIRE, MARINE AND LIFE INSURANCE.
Capital Stock-TW0 HUNDRED THOU.
SAND DOLLARS!

Office, ON Water ST., in Wises' Brick-row,
VINcENNEs, Indiana.
THIS Company, having been duly organ
l. lied, and ten per cent. paid in on the
capital stock subscribed, and the balance
secured by mortgage on real estate and by
personal guarantee, are now prepared to eff
feet Insurance against loss or damage by
fire. on buildings, merchandise, machinery.
manufactures. and all descriptions of prop
erty, also, merchandise and produce in the
course of inland transportation, the risks
of the seas, &C., also the bulls of steam
boats and other vessels, and upon the lives
of individuals going to California. The
rates of premium viii be as low as those of
amy other RESPONSIBLE company.
Al! losses literally adjusted and prompt
ly paid. The stock of this company is held
entirely in the West, and controlled by
western men, in no way connected with
New York.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-20
Sloan's Family Ointment

Is Mid. Safe, Thorough, and great
est External Remedy euer used. IL
is comp 'Sed of Vegetable Extracts,
6nd possesses power unequalied in
The annals of Medicine for the cnre
of hyfamma'o:y Diseases.
1t is universally acknowledged to be an
infallible remedy, in every caase where it
has been faithfully applied on the human
system, for promoting insensible perspira-
ton, and is invaluable in all diseases Of the
flesh Obstinate Ulcers, Old Sores. Chill
blains, Sore Throat, Burns, Cuts, Cutane-
Gus Eruptions, Sore Nipples, Sore Breast,
Diseases of the Eye, Ague in the Face.
Rheumatic Pains, Contracted Cords, Pain
in the Sids, Back, and other parts of the
system, Boils, Scald Head, Bruises, Fresh
Wounds, Piles, and every kind of sores
containing the least particle of inflammation,
are permanently cured by this great remedy.
PAIN CANNOT EXIST where this Great
Remedy is faithfully applied. The Lame,
Halt and stiff jointed, in great numbers,
have been restored to the natural use of
their limbs, by the use of this wonderful
preparation. 1t is also an infallible reme-
dy for Bites of poisonous insects, and
snakes. Sept. 6, l660.y1
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-20

STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber,
- on Saturday the 18th inst, living in
Dahlonega township, 2 miles above Agen-
cy on the State Road, a SORREL MARE
six years old last spring with a scar on her
hip. Also, one BAY HORSE, with small
star in his forehead, with letter Nj brand
ed on his near shoulder. Any person re-
turning said horses to me shall be entitled
to the above reward, or give me informa-
ton Of their whereabouts shall be paid for
their trouble. WILLIAM REEVE.
Oct. Odd, 1880.