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LUMP OF GoLn.-The editors of the New Or
leans Picaylns state that they have examined
large number Of rich specimens of California gold,
among which was one weighing fifty pounds 1t
is composed mostly Of pure gold, apparently hav-
ing, while in liquid state, run among quartz
rocks. IL was found near the Maraposa, about
three feet below the surface of the earth. Five
thousand dollars offered for il on the spot
where il found; but it is supposed to be worth
about six thousand, although the actual value can
not be ascertained until it is ground up and as
sayed. The big lump is now the property of Mr..
H. B. Williams, who arrived at New Orleans on
board the steamship Ohio.
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TELEGRApiitc.
Celebration OF the Baitis or bunker H,II.

| Celebration OF the Battle or BunLsr nm.
-, BosroN, June IT,
The seventy. NTH anniversary of the Battle of
bunker Hill ID beng celebrated at Charlestown To-
day, and nearly all Boston has moved over The
bridge 10 see the ceremonies The turn out of the
military is very large and imposing; the flags are
nyins from the various public buildings; the stores
ny thing has a true holiday appearance The wea
Their Is very pleasant.
An imposing procession. headed 10y large mill
tary escort, together with the Executive of the
State, Judges Of the Supreme Court and other
courts, with numerous veterans of the Revolution
marched TO the navy yard, where the Hon. Ed
ward Everett delivered an eloquent Grafton.
After the ceremonies were over a dinner was
given, which was participated in by near 2, 900
persons Numerous patriotic speeches were made
and the greatest enthusiasm prevailed throughout.
IL was truly day OF national festivity
InsurrectiOn In the Island OF Marstuia..
NEW YoRK, June Is.
An arrival at this port from Porto Rico brings i'm
portant intelligence On the 10th of May the city
Of st. Pierre Island Of Martinique was set ON fire.
and 1t was discovered that the blacks had risen
against the whites The firing of the city was sup
posed to be the signal for general insurrection
About one hundred houses were destroyed The
negroes surrounded the city, and committed seri-
Gus excesses All white citizens capable of bearing
arms have been called out under martial law
Steamboat Accident.
m LOUISVILLE, June II.
with a heavy cargo, struck log near Salt river
yesterday, and was filed with several feet of
water She Immediately put back to New Albany,
where she unloaded, and repaired damages as far
as possible The cargo was seriously injured
Inc nver was on a stand yesterday, but there
was heavy rain last night.
BosToN, June Is.
In the supreme judicial court, this morning,
Chief Justice Shaw pronounced the decision of the
court on the petition of Professor Webster for writ
OF error. The court refused to grant it, and the
case remains as before. There is little probability
OF the prisoners escaping the execution on SEN
tence.
BALTIMORE, June lS-p. IN.
Advices from New York market to- day report
cotton firm Sales of three thousand bales at full
prices Flour and grain unchanged. Stocks dull;
Treasures l5s; Coupons 20 per cent premium is Of
Tered. Adviccs from Pernambuco state that fever
is raging badly. Accounts from Rio report one
hundred deaths daily; stores all closed business
suspended; several senators dead
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proposition which fourteen States regard as dis.
paraging and dishonorable-is degrading TO the
country. termination 10 this controversy by the
disruption Of the Confederacy. or by the abandon
ment of the Territories To prevent such result,
would be climax TO the shame which attaches to
the controversy which it is the paramount duty Of
Congress TO avoid.
49, Resolved, That this convention Will not con-
clude that Congress will adjourn without making
oition in which the convention finds the questions
before Congress, il does not feel at liberty 10 dis
the methods suitable for a resistance to mea-
sures not yet adopted, which might involve dis
honor TO the southern States
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FoR EuRoPE.-We learn that the Atlantic sailed
from the foot of her dock, at Canal street, New
York at noon Saturday, June 10Th, with 70 passen-
gers, and $4,000 gold sovereigns.
We learn from the Boston Advertiser, that the
steamship Asia, which left that port on Wednesday
noon, June 18th, for Liverpool, arrived at Halifax
on Thursday afternoon. The time is not definitely
known, but it is said to have been but twenty six
hours If this be correct it is the shortest run ever
made between the two ports by three hours-the
America having once run from Halifax to Boston
in twenty nine hours.
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We observe, in the albany .4rg,s, Of the
18th instant. the call for convention ''for the
purpose Of nominating ticket for State officers,
TO be supported by the whole Democracy Of the
State" to be held at Syracuse on the lth Of
September. The call is signed by the chair
man Of the Legislative caucus. representing
the Barnburners, and by the chairman Of the
State Central Committee Of the Hunker or
ganization. One of the questions in dispute be-
tween the rival factions wars, whether the
power to call State convention resided in the
Legislative caucus OF in the State committee,
appointed by the preceding convention. The
Argus very coolly declares that there can be no
doubt but that a State convention has the in
herent power to take measures for perpetuating
its succession, and treats the signature Of the
chairman Of the Legislative Caucus as a recog
milton qf thai po,cer, which it has the com
plaisance to say was desirable and proper, in
view of the fact that the power has been dis
puted. Considering that the disputants have
proved themselves 10 constitute the MINERAL
majority of its party in New York, the GOODNESS
Of the Argus has scarcely been surpassed since
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Notice 10 Mariners.
NATIoHAL OBSERVATORY,
w o...samaa lima 10 IlEa

WAsHINoToN, June 49, 1850.
Commander v. M. Randolph, of the United States
ship albany" reports. ON the authority of Sir Ro
bert Schomberg. II. b. M. consul general of the re-
public of Dominica, the position of dangerous
rock, not correctly known to the charts, on the
south side of the island OF San Domingo
This rock is in latitude Ito 81 40 north Ion gitude
73o 81 3lN west Of Greenwich.
The English merchant-vess ''the Leighton"
struck upon it last year; and the Spanish frigate
"Isabca Segunda," is said to have lost her rudder
upon il few months ago.
The bearing Of this "Leighton's rock" is given as
north $50 80 west from Alta yea distance ninety
three miles, and from Isle de Vache south 2so g.
east, distance twenty nine miles.
M. F. MAURY,
Lieutenant u s. NJ
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Icoaarsposprscr OF, rHr nrpUDlro.l
BALTIMORE, June lS-

BALTIMORE, June ls-p. m.
movement is now in progress in our city to
call town meeting, to be held in Monument
Square, OH Saturday evening next, for the purpose
of giving public expression of opinion in regard
To the Compromise bills before Congress
Whether il is judcious not for citizens thus to
undertake TO influence the action of Congress, one
thing Is certain, and that is the people of the
try are wearied with the delay that has occurred
in adjusting the great question now agitating the
country. II Congress would pass upon il and then
adjourn, the nation would rejoice.
You will find in the northern Especially the
Phadelpha) papers that reach you by this
ings mail. the account of most melancholy steam
boat disaster which occurred yesterday on Lake
Erie. II Is now believed that about two hundred
and sixty persons perishcd You will also zee that
the tragic and poetic muses. have had quite con-
hict in New York. in the persons of Mr.. L. Forrest
and N p Willis
The United States district court, Judge Heath
presiding, is now engaged with the Of tho Gov
eminent Capt Gardiner and the first mate,
Humphreys, of the brig Francis Jane, charged
with the manslnughter Of the cook of the weasel.
The weather is excessively hot, and every body
those who have time and the means-are thinking
Of going to the springs.
The flour market is steady-sales Of 500 bbs OF
Howard street -four at IS p. Red wheat III 10
cents. White corn SO 81; yellow SO 81 cents.
Oats ~ cents.
Az auction to-day, l43 hhds. Porto Rico sugar
sold at So 30 So so. Molasscs, do, 20 90 cts.
Stocks arc quiet-sales Of : 900 Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal bonds guaranteed by Virginia at 100;
Ohio Railroad shares ca 64s. This stock ia grad
ually improving. Maryland Sc closed lO4 bid.
Nothing doing in Government stocks
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Quite an exciting scene occurred in Washingto
Square, New York, on Monday afternoon last. Mr..
Edwin Forrest, the tragedan encountered Mr. N.
p. Willis, the poet, when some words took place in
relation to recent publication. Forrest knocked
Willis down, and then gave him severe cow
hiding Exchange paper
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CARD.

DEDFORD MINERAL sPRINGs-ESPY L.
ID ANDERSON, proprietor, respectfully informs
the public that this celebrated and fashnable wa
tcring place is now open and fully prepared for
the reception and accommodation Of visitors
Experienced servants and n fine band of music
have been engaged, and every provision made to
secure the comfort of visitors.
BEDFoRD, June 3, 1850. June 6-3taw2m
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DLANNETT,s BIrrERs.-Thiss article l. hirh.

VDLANNFTT'S DIT II NJ rs aftlCIe II high
il ly recommended for the cure Of dyspepsia In
digestion. hatulency, general debility, liver com
plants, and all the train of symptoms commonly
called nervous affections. ID Is one of the most dc,
sirabe tonce offered TO the public II creates
a healthy action throughout the system restores
the appetite, equalizes the circulation gives tone
and energy 10 the system, and creates a power of
resistance 10 diseases rarely obtained. II is pure
ly vegetable composition, and recommends itself 70
the attention Of those suffering from the above dis
orders
For sale by r. s. PArrEasoN and Y. d. & w.
n. GILMAN, Washington, ID. &. Orders received
~ the general agents for the proprietor.
VIM. r. HICKS 4 CO.,
lag and ISL Front streets, New York,
April i6-dtr-w&wiy
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Na.hvill. Convention.

As the telegraphic copy heretofore published
by us Of the resolutions adopted by the Nash
vile convention may not have been entirely ac-
curate in all respects, we subjoin the resolutions
as unanimously adopted by the convention on
the 9th inst, and published in the Nashville
papers of the 18th. As we understand them,
and as we doubt not their authors intended them
To be understood, they present two alternatives
for the settlement Of the controversy, namely:
The early enactment by Congress of such
laws as may be necessary and expedient to Sc
cure TO the Southern stakeholder who may
choose TO emigrate TO the Territories with his
slaves, his rights Of ownership and property in
them; or,
An equitable partition of the Territories be-
tween the sections of the Union---in which case
the adoption of the line Of 80 degrees and 80
minutes should be acquiesced in by the South
The following are
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Brummel asked the Duke of Portland, whom
he had just seen conversing with George the
Fourth, "Who is your fat friend 2"
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u EAUTIFUL GOODS.-WALTER HARPER
~ Co., Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and
10Th streets, will open this day large and beau
hful assortment of rich Dress Goods, Shawls, Man
tillas, Embroideriss, &c. Nav l4-eodif
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V'HE UNION HAT-beautiful, light, and cool;
Dcy suitable and becoming Hat for Young
Gentlemen. q
The Rocky Mountain white Beaver Hat-elc-
giant and fashionable.
Gentlcmens vendating Hats, of Legborn, Pan
anna, Manila, and other foreign fancy braid Hate,
in variety Of shapes.
Youths and children's Straw Hats. great
riety, at
TODD'S Fashionable Establishment,
doors west Of Browns Hotel, Washington.
LUNG lh-6t
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CoscERT.-We have seen highly compliment
tary letter from the Board OF the National Monu-
ment Association addressed To our patriotic citi-
zen and sklful musician, Mr.. Ebcrbach, acknowl-
cdging in handsome terms the liberal offer Of that
gentleman 20 lend his aud the talents Of his re-
markable children in giving concert for the bene-
fit Of that proud structure.
The tender OF Mr.. Eberbach's services will, we
hope, be highly appreciated; and trust that the
patriotic citizens of Washington will give him
their most cordial "ad and comfort for the pro-
motion of an object than which there be meme
more noble and commendable.
Prof. Rasche, of Alexandria, with that zeal and
libcraliy characteristic both of his profession
and "Fatherland," will also "bring his forces TO
bear" and one Of the richest and most attractive
soiress Of the season may be confidently expected.
The abilities, as vocalists, OF the young members
OF Mr.. Eberbach's family, too well known TO
need commentator; while the piano and violin,
under the hands Of those precocios maestros HEsRv
and ALFRED RAscHE, have delighted thousands
who have bad the pleasure Of hearing them.
The concertwilI be given on Thursday evening
next, at Carusi's Saloon; and a crowded, fashion
able, and recherche audience will no doubt be in at
tendance. See the Programmes.
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'NO RENT.--Ihe whole, part of comfort
ably FURNISHED HOUSE can be had bv .
genteel family, ON very moderate terms, if imine-
diate application is made, street, between 18th
and 18Th, north side, one door from 18th.
June l5-tf
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fi.:s BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY RESI-
.4lk dence for sale, containing one hundred and
sixty acres, half in fine timber and well watered:
fine two story house, "A by 20 feet, with every
convenience, eight miles from Washington city
line barn with stone basement, complete for
stoc K, Nc For particulars inquire of MIR. JERE-
MIAH ORME. Georgetown, and Messrs Middle
ton & Beall, Washington city, d. C.
Possession given Immediately, and bargain for
CASH NAV 29-2aw4w%
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a. FOR SALE, at Private Sale. on accom-
M modating terms.--Thc subscriber wishes
70 dispose Of two three story Brick Houses situated
in the First Ward in very healthy and pleasant
situation. One contains ten rooms ON the main
part Of the building, five coal CRATES eleven presses
three cellars, four rooms in back building, and n
pump in the yard; the other has seven rooms, com
prising basement, beside the garrett pump of the
best water by the basement. The proprietor pre-
fers 10 sell them at very low price than to rent
them. For particulars apply at
JOSEPH BOULANGER'S,
June l9-law3w G. st., near War Dept.
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sEA-BATIIING.
HFsh-oh ffAN1s
Old Point Comfort Hotel.

fVNIilS mag niicent establishment is open for
IL the reception of visitors. Surrounded entirely
by salt water ii affords every facility for Sea- Bath
ing. There are very capacious and we'll arranged
Bath Houses, with Hot Baths, and Shower Baths,
and fine Surf and splendid Beach for those who
prefer the open sea
The Hotel, situated directly on the bay, and in
view of the Atlantic, presents a beautiful prospect
while Fortress Monroe, the largest military work
in the Union, offers To the vister splendid prone
nadcs, daily military parades, and fine music. No
place can be more healthy, possess n finer CHI
mate than this docs through the entire summer
no cholera here last summer; nor have we ever ep-
idemic diseases OF any kind, fever and ague, or
bilious fever.
With drinking water unsurpassed in excellence,
offer the attractions Of fine Band Of Music and
the most beautiful Ball Room in the Union.
JAMES g FRENCH
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WASHINGTON CORPORATION STOCK
wv For sale by CHUBB & SCHENCK
June I4-lw
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MAY 20, 1850.
TERMS

Board per day ................x 81 %
By the week, at the rate Of (per day) =. I so
BY the month, at the rate of (per day). 90
Children under IL years Of age, and servants
islf- price. May 16-TTh& S2m
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UNFINISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.-A we'll
- located and convenient house, completely fur
nished, is offered for rent Possession can be had
Immediately. Apply at the Office Of the Republic.
June l9-~u
CoPPERFIELD. by Dickens, No. Ia, received
~ this day. FRANCK TAYLOR
June 10
nAvID COPPERFIELD. No. A.-By Dick
~ ems.
This day received for sale by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
June 10 Booksellers, near 9th street
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CONCERT,
BY the American Infant Artistes,
Ia aid Of the great Washington National Mon
ument, no,o ia course u erection.
MIR. J. II. EBERBACH respectfully announces
lVl that the younger branch Of his family will
give Vocal and Instrumental Concert, at Carusi's
Saloon, on
THURSDAY EVENING NEXT, JUNE corn.
They will be assisted by Professor y. Rssche and
his two talented sons, Henry and Alfred Rasche.
from Alexandria
PERFORMERS.
Misses Emile and Virginia Eberbsch.
Masters Henry and Edward Eberbach, Vocalists;
the oldest eleven and the youngest six years old.
Master Alfred Rasche, Vionst; seven years old.
Master Henry Rasche, Pianist; twelve years old.
Professor F. Rasche, violoncellist.
Tickets so cents; children half price
Tickets admitting two ladies and a gentleman,
g 90; TO be had at the Music and Bookstores and
at the door.
Doors open at n O'Clock; Concert TO commence
at 81 precisely.
For particulars, see programme. June ls-9t
VISITING CARDS, Engraved and Printed
in the best style; and beautiful article OF Wis
ting cards and card envelopes, supplied by
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GRAND NATIONAL ExHIBpffoN Ar oDD-
FELLOWS, HALL.

GRAND NATIONAL ExHIBrfios AT ODD
FELLOWS HALL.
TIME ALTERED.
Open at a quarter before s O'Clock; commene. NJ
half past O'Clock.
THE CELEBRATED DIORAMAs OF
The Battle Of Bunker iA-Bmning of
Chmlesfolon, &C.,
are now open at the above Hall, and will continue
every evening this week. Tickets 25 cents.
June l7-df
STEAMBOAT NOTICE.
h C1sOSA THE safe and conmodious boats
er4Hl-kV PHENix and JOSEPH JOHN,
SON, continue to ply between
Washinton and Alexandria in
0'nneAoh WITH an Omnibus in Washington
passage on the Boat and Omnibus, 1872 cents
Tass"ge on the boat only, l2l cents.
June ls--dtf s. sHINN. Agent.
LiTrELL's LIVING AGE. NO. 3Is-Ial cts.
coNTENTs
l. Life and Times Of John Calvin No,tb R,;,;.L
Review. '"" "'''''"
?. Frances Sargent O.good Tribune
8. Lettuce Arnold, Chapters So Ladies Com
d Deborah's Diary. Part H. Shapes Maya.
zine.
g. Scenes from the Life of Soldier
o. Louis Napoleon; England France, Russia
and Greece; Prussia, and Germany; Catholic
Church Rampant-Er@niner Chronicle, Times,
DAILY Netos, and Spectator
Z. Notes upon Newspapers.
POETRY Iaboare est Orare
SHORT ARTICLES A War Song of Peace.
"WAsHISGToN, 9th December, Is45
"Of all the Periodical Journals devoted to Lite
nature and Science which abound in Europe and in
this country, this has appeared to to be the most
useful IL contains, indeed, the exposition only Of
the current literature OF the English language but
this, by ITS immense extent and comprehension
includes a portraiture Of the human mind in the
utmost expansion of the present age.
a. G. ADAMS"
Published weekly at six dollars year, by
r.. LlTTELL, & CO., Boston
anu SOLD by JOSEPH SHiLLINGTsN, corner a ST.
anu rem. avenue June l8-dtrw&wIw
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VISITING CARDS, Engraved and Printed
in the best style; and a beautiful article OF Wis
ting cards and card envelopes, supplied by
TAYLOR MAURY,
k1ns Booksellers, near 9th street.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1850-03-20
BY LAST NIGHTS RlAEL,
PERsoSAL DIrrrcuLrY.-A Washing

Personal DIrFIcULTY.-A Washing
Ton correspondent Of the Sun soys Gun
yetsaion, in reference 10 the division
in The Southern ranks in Washington. led
10 little personal difficulty herwccu lwo
Senators. which is lhus related:
"a difficulty arose Yesterday in front
The lutclllgenrer Office between Senators
Fno,e and Burand, nu, of conversation
on the subject. Mr.. Foute dropped few
words about .servilc followers Of Mr.. CAT
houn, which .alr. Burlaud constructing 10
reflect upon himself, a scutlle ensued. in
which Gen. Foole was struck in the face.
He had hui recently recovered from Sc
we're attack Of plcurisv. and was hardly
prepared for IA street. Gshl. Mr.. Borland.
the moment the blow was struck. perceived
himself the extreme irnpropre,y aud un-
genprousue>s Of his conduct, and apnlu>
cized for il since in manner which alpr e
could atone for his rash conduct.
The apology being regarded as salisfuc.
tory. no unpleasant consequences are ex.
pectcd 10 emSuc.
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CIRCULAR.
ExscurivE DEPARTMENT, Feb, 26, 1850.
70 the Chairman Of the Commissioners Of Free

! .
Exscur,vE DEPARTMENT, Feb. 26. 1850.
70 The Chairman Of the Comunissioners,cf Free
Schools Of. s
SIR: Ynn will pblige his Eycellency the
~ Gnvernnl by giving concise answers to the
following queries. az early asyour cohyenience
will perlnii. Respectfully. &c..
B. T WATTS, Secreiary.
lst. WhHt is the present nnmbrr Of male
and female pupils u, The FIRE. Schools in the
District Cor PdrisI) of What has heen the
nninhrr since 1857
ID. What is The lnilion fee for each pupil?
'Fhe aggregate amonnt pnitI To the Teachers
The proportion of the SchouI Fund received
FROM The Slae2 49,
hl Are NIL The pupils sent 10 the Free
Sehnolsg Ir mol, how many are instructed Mt
prirnte or public Academies. and al what cos, Y
1th. Whm proportion Of the youth Of
receive no edncalnn2 To what Causes is neg
leci on this head ascrrbabIel
9Th. Are liys Teachers competent men, and
otherwise qualified Tor their slarinil2 Du they
undergo any preparatory examination? Are
they long III Office, or are changes freqnent 4
If The latter assign the reason.
9th. Wl:ar is The pEm of instruction 7 State
particularly every brunch uf knowledge taught,
AMI how far carried.
Eth. What houks are used, where bought,
anl at what prices.
Sll Is there annually or nccasionalIy.a a pnb-
lie or private examination Of the Schools lE
sn. do flIe Commissioners. as II body, or ANY
portion { Tem. attend
Gill; Is the present system successful one
in The II not why! How may it be I'M
prnred7
10Th. State anything else. in reference 10 tl,e'
subject, which you may think important. =
March 6 1850 1t +