The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-05-22

Since the treaty of 1916, by which their internal
discussions were settled, the Cherokees have been
steadily and rapidly advancing in civilization.
They have twenty one common schools, mostly
taught by native teachers, scattered over their
country, besides several mission schools; and we
have learned that two large brick edifices have just
been completed, one of which will be used as
male and the other female academy. These are
located at Talequah, the seat of government of the
Cherokee nation. The people are of course anxious
for the success Of their academies and DESTROYS
of laying the foundation of library for their use,
and for the of the national council, which an
nualy assemblies at that place. But they are una
BILE to expend much money at present in the pur-
chase of books, and therefore appeal to the berali-
ty Of their friends for assistance
1t is presumed that there are many persons in
this city who have books Of little use to them, and
which would yet be profitable in the library Of which
speak Such persons would no doubt cheer
fully contribute these books for laudable pur-
pose; and their donations, we are assured, would
be most thankfully received by the members OF the
Cherokee delegation, Messrs Ross, Drew, and
vann, now in our city, by whom they will be sent
to their defamation and disposed of according to
the instructions of the donors Books intended as
donations may be left at the of Judge Bryan,
Pennsylvania avenue.
The RAILROAD DEpoT.-The common council,
at special meeting held last evening, passed the
joint resolutions from the board Of alderman for
"entering into arrangements with the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company in relation to the re-
moval of their depot" with two amendments. The
bill provides for the location of permanent depot
near the intersection Of the present road with New
Jersey avenue, and the erection of suitable build
ings thereon, by the company for the accommoda-
ton Of all freight and travel this road, with the
privilege of running steam engines thereto for pc
Rod not exceeding thirty years; for which privi-
lege the Railroad Company are 10 pay to this cor
poration eight thousand dollars for the improve
ment of certain streets leading to the new depot,
pay all taxes in to the city for the railroad
property (other than the road, cars, and engines)
and to withdraw all legal measures in relation
to such proceedings and to the rights and power Of
the Corporation to levy and collect such taxes.
The amendments Of the Common Council limit
the grant TO eighteen years. (he extent Of the pres
ent city charter,) and add, after the sum appro-
priated to the improvements of the streets leading
to the depot, ''or as much as may be neces
sary" The bill amended, or otherwise, will
finally pass. it is hoped, at the next meeting, and
this vexcd question will become a law, when the
much needed new depot will be erected, and the
city rio OF grievance pfcs-
ent miserable arrangements for the accommoda-
ton of the travelling public.
CoNcERT.-M Madame dc Margucrittes, assisted by
Mr. James J. Keper, will give a concert of vocal
and instrumental music at Carusi's Saloon, on Sat
urday night, will be learned from the advertise
ment We informed by the Home Journal that
Madame de NJ. is an English lady ofvery unusual
ly finished education in music; that her husband,
French noblcpan, has come to this country TO re-
sde after tho loss Of his fortune in the late troubles
of Europe; and that her fret step in turning her
talents TO account during visit to Scotland,
where Lord Eglnton and others entertained the
Baron dc Marguerittes and herself guests, and
gave concerts their houses TO which their friends
came by purchase Of tickets. The Journal further
states that Madame do M. is a musical composer
we'll as performer and that her compositions have
been reviewed with great favor in English journals
which the editors have seen.
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