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works Of the same author 10 all those who desire
% acquire the art Of reading, writing. and speaking
the French language-an accomplishment now deem
Cd indispensable to every thoroughly educated person
We are indebted for copy to the publishers through
the favor OF Taylor Mau at whose bookstore il car
be found
Eissnts Of Ntarai Philosophy BY ALoszo GRAY Harper
* Brothers. New York
So many works have been published treating upon the
elements OF natural philosophy. that when new one
is announced, the public are inclined to believe
that il is pretty much the same in substance as III
predecessors, although changed in form. II may be
the Case in instances but II must be admitted
that the present is OF very great improvement
in educational works, well as In other things
The book before us in our Judgment belongs to the
class of improved schoobooks II embraces the whole
field OF natural philosophy Of all the branches OF which
il treats, in snccnct and lucid manner The PROPOSE
lions principles stated with great precision, and
very clearly illustrated by diagrams and explanations
embraces all the general principles and facts known in
physics up TO the present tme and is, in judgment
very valuable addition to the class Of literature
which il belongs.
We are indebted TO the publishers for the book just
noticed through the favor Of r. Farnham, at whose book
store il may be found.
Thoughts fora Young Man. BY HORACE MANN. Tcknor,
Reid, u Fields, Boston
This is small book, but full Of valuable thoughts
The author himself eminent scholar is devoted to the
cause OF education and the virtuous training Of the
rising generation. His little work is gem which every
young man should possess. We would gladly copy from
its graceful and suggestive pages but limits will not
permit This book is for sale by Taylor Maury.
The King Of Rivers BY Cora MONTGOMERY Charles
Wood, New York
This is interesting pamphlet, touching, in eloquent
language upon the great question which agates the
Union Its views original and striking and will we'll
repay perusa II is for sale at the cheap bookstore Of
Mr. Adams
Dsturnstrs Railroad. Steamboat, and Tslegrapt Book
]. DIsrURrELL, New York.
The present edition oil this valuable and useful little
handbook brings the information concerning railroads,
Sc, in the United States, down to January l. 1850 II
contains plans OF the cities OF Boston, New York. Phil
adelphia, and Baltimore, and map of the middle and
northern States with all the railroad and steamboat routes
described upon it.
Disurnrs Guide to NeW Mrco, California, and Oregon
j. DIsTURsELL, New York.
This is another valuable little work. Il contains
large amount Of information in relation to these Terrific
RES with description Of all the routes, yet known lead
ing them from the Atlantic States, condensed in small
space. also has attached 10 map OF North Amer
ca which deineated the routes described in the
book 1t very useful little book to any one desiring
information in regard TO the subject upon which
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observe short article copied in your last number,
from the Wilmington Commercial, stating that the
amount OF siock-namely, 81 ooO, 00o-which was ne
cessay to be taken by ndv duas in order TO the
charter auth orzDg the construction OF the connecting
link between the North Carolina and South Carolina
railroad, had been taken. There is, am informed a
slight misapprehenson about this matter There are
now two railroads being constructed IN North Carolina
the one leading from Wilmington 10 Manchester South
Carolina This work, when completed, will afford the
great travelling public uninterrupted railroad line
from Aqua creek, Virginia, TO Chattanooga, Tennessee
II will be completed in twelve months, and. when com.
peied will reduce the time consumed in passing between
those points al least hirysx hours. The other road
and the one alluded TO in the article OF the Commercial
known as the North Carolina Central Railroad,
mences at Gulsboro, where the Wilmington and Wei
don intersecs the Neuse river and from thence in
westerly direction TO the town Of Charlotte, county of
Mecklenburg II will pass through the most popuous
and wealthy counties oil the State, and will afford ample
facilities for the transportation TO market OF produce
which produce now, for the want OF such facilities, rots
in wantonness- at home. II will be the great backbone
road Of North Carolina, from which viii issue lateral
branches, in the form OF urnpikes, plank roads, and
railroads.&c. contributing in a most powerful manner
TO the development OF the OF the State and
necessarily enhancing TO vast extent the wealth Of the
State and its citizens God speed the good old
State in her noble and patriotic enterprise r.
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PLEBEIAN.
PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. IA, 1850.
GENTLEMEs The people were led to believe, at the
going be salutay reform introduced into that branch
OF the public service connected with the collection Of the
customs 1t was supposed that rerenchment OF 100000
might be made without any detrment to the public But
il was not taken into the account at the time that wing
officers would have charge OF the collection OF the reve
nue. such supposton would not have been seriously
entertained Quito office, the wings the advocates Of
reform and etrenchment the expenses Of the govern
ment; in office, they have always thrust their hands
deepest into the treasury.
In customhouse in this city, instead OF the sautary
reform which the people led to expect the expenses
were greatly increased The number OF officers in some
OF the departments of the custom. house were trebed
any ani p was especially e case WIN the
Lewis twenty thirty This to make place for the
hungry whgs who crowded about him seeking rewards
for partisan services 1t not asked, Are these
necessary to perform any duty The only question was
Whose -in-law, brolher-n law nephew, is he If
he could Claim kindred with MIR. -, or Mr.. 49,,
any of the great money princes, he was forthwith
dubbed revenue agent and paid two dollars day out Of
the public treasury.
But these revenue agents and night inspectors not
altogether useless. Although their services not
needed in the custom houses they did very well send
into the country on eleciioneering missions. One OF
these visited Schuykll county prior 10 the election, 10
keep the Irish up to their work., as he sand. He was
one Of Mr. Lewis's men The custom house also fur
nshed places for Of the hungry brethren OF the
press The editor OF the Philadelphia Sun" (natve
American) reoices in berth with salary of 81 100
year. and no tcork But he serves as link 10 unite the
wings, and their alter ege, The natives What if, by
this the expenses Of collecting the revenue be in
creased ii by il brethren enabled 10 live together
harmony 1t may have effect too. in securing the
confirmation OF the collector. We do not exactly see
how, but presume he does. One who knew him well
called him long ago the Napoleon OF borers"; and he
is now in Washington 10 bore himself through the SEN
ate but doubt il he will find the silver auger
available there he used TO do in Harrisburg But
the wings and natives united, they are formidable
AJAX, in.
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The Pennsylvania publishes long list Of signatures,
which subscribed to the call for The democratic union
meetng to be held in Philadelphia on the 22d February
That paper says:
The in which the call for the democratic union
meeting has been greeted by the Of the democracy
in this city and county shows how sincerely their hearts
beat for Wee county We have received many letters
the subject, jealousy and urgently appaudng the
men and the aacrty with which the cal has been signed
shows how truly reflects the democratic sentiment in this
quarter One democrat in Southwark says he got the
oevey democrat he spoke to- and that the feeling OF
approval was cordial and unequivocal in the extreme
We have doubt that will be Of The largest most
enthusiastic, and most outpourings of democ.
racy ever held in this any other city.
great meeting, too is to be held at Tammany Hail. in
New York, for the same patriotic purpose. We hail
these Indications with pleasure We have no doubt that
these proceedings will spread the Keystone State II
is peculiarly the position Of Pennsylvania 10 bind the
North and the South together. These movements must
contribute TO produce a compromise and accommoda.
ton, when the liberal men Of the North thus rush to the
OF the constitution and the salvation Of the Union
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of February rs:


PArEsr oyrIoE BunDse.--TLs subjoned expose Of Mr.
Gilbert Cameron, from the "Repubic Of Saturday last,
exhibits and urges the importance OF thorough and rigid
inquiry by Congress the acts of the agents and
ntendenis having charge OF the erection OF the wings 70 The
Patent Office Is not province purpose TO pjudge
Cameron's statements, hope to full Investigation
by order Of Congress beiose another dollar
In reply TO this communication as also to the alleged
expose published with the above, we ask the favor OF
publishing IN your paper our answer as contained q ,ne
Republic Of February with few additional remarks
We much gratfed that Mr. Cameron. in bis second
communication OF the l4th Of February last published IN
the "Republc dsavowed the applicability TO the under.
signed OF the injurious mputatons contained IN ms nst
communication TO that papers and II that disavowa as
made IN his second communication, had accompanied the
republication in your columns OF his first article, we
should have beer, perfectly satisfied.
Reproduced and presented to other readers without
plantations or modihcaon IL is duty to vndIcaie our
integrity andou interests from the unjust differences which
i undoubtedly contains We have entered into large
contract with the government and whilst we DO not ex-
pect to realize the enormous sum OF S5oooO Ia remark
to that effect having been most falsely and fooishy at
to u.s. ". We DO look Tor ss
Of ourselves, and Of others employed upon this public
work, will not be sacrificed put in peril at the sug
geston OF an anonymous writer who seeks, under the
grossly decepous signature OF CltIZens, to give dgni-
ty and currency to his Interpretations With
blushing eontey this writer declares, in royal style,
but as e are in possession OF facts which fully sus-
vestgaton by order of Congress before another dollar is
appropriated for that structure and yet this legion OF
indignant "Citzens" upon examination, dwindles into
one insignificant unit, devoid alike OF the moral courage
or honesty TO subscribe his own name.
We are content with this exposure to submit the mat
ter to the justice OF Congress should we have claim
ed from your courtesy place in your columns, had il
not been that the publication OF this anonymous commu
nlcaton in your paper was calculated to give It dignity
and importance.
In our publication, as first made in the Republic,
presented Mr. Camerons tables in uxta position for
the purpose OF comparison They omitted here for
want OF room but the reader who desires to understand
the truth Of the matter should have them before him
PROVOST, WINTER, & co.
FEBRUARY 10, 1850.
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From the Republic.
TO THE PUBLIC.

Our attention has been called advertisement pub.
hed in the Republic of Saturday last, signed by Gilbert
Cameron, for the Smithsonian buildings This
statement forth the following charges That the 'bd
made by him Mr. CT for the marble for the wing
the Patent Office much lower than the bidders thar
have been highly favored with the contract for this
Of the work. and that the rejection OF his bid has already
resulted in loss oil several housa dollars the govern
men Upon The truth these charges, he his
sson Of "garng rand and gross derelicon of duty
the part certain public officers The tendency and aim
of this accusation, with its injurious nputaons upon
well Others believe fully understood and rightly
appreciated in this community. And n the perusal oil Mr.
C.'s statement was limited to the cizens Of Washington
suggestions Of seli-respect would demand answer
but well know that silence through rsdion misrepIe
tentaons, may be construed by others, whom are
unknown, acknowledgment Of guilt and
pecay when the charge itself derives pansiby from it,
very grossness.
is well known that proposals for thu extension Of the
Patent Office building issued agreeably printed
plans and specifications. The annexed table exhibits
the scfrafio description of Dork forth these
prnttd forms also contains (beng copied from the orr
gina) the respective bids OF Mr.. G. and the undersigned
with the single and important exception that the bid Of Mr.
o. did not furnish any estimates Tor beds and bills, &c.
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The Swiss Bell Ringers, whose performances have elicit
cd such rspturous applause from large and fashionable
audiences the northern and cities, have arrived
city, and purpose giving several entertainments the
coming week. when opportunity will be afforded OF
witnessing their extraordinary musical performances
From representations which have preceded them, we
feel satisfied they will receive the cordial greeting and
appreciation OF large and grahed auditory
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Trouble WITH THE WNsEBAeoEs-The Winneba-
goes have returned Wisconsin, and have located
Prairie la Cross and Black river, Crawford county So
says the Prairie du Chen Patriot OF the 18th alt One
thousand OF them, headed by their chief Dandy have
returned in pursuit Of game and declare that they will
again possess their favore hunting grounds though
the life OF every vhrfe is sacrificed They
hitting nightly depedatons upon the settlers the vcin.
ity and neither life nor property is Murder and
ncendiasm have been threatened and in the absence Of
soldiers from Fort Crawford, their lawlessness knows no
bounds petition has been sent TO the governor urg.
ing him TO take immediate action for the protection OF
the citizens.
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suprsm. Court OF the Unised states.

FRIDAY, February IS, 1850
Charles W. RUSSELL esq, Of Virginia, was admitted an
attorney and counsellor OF this court
No. 25s. T. P. Calkin & Co Us. James H. Cooke In
error to the supreme court OF and appeals for the
State Of Texas On motion Of Mr. Harris, Of counsel for
the defendant in error, this dockeed and dis.
missed with costs.
No asa. Samuel Sample ct al. appellants, Us. Shad-
rach Barnes The motion to dismiss this cause was
argued by General Howard in support thereof. and by
Mr. Walker against the same.
No. o. William H. Irwin, appellant, Us. George o.
Dixon ct al The argument Of this was concluded
by Mr. Davis for the appellant
Adjourned till Monday, II O'Clock
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We hail with great pleasure the two meetings which have
been called in Philadelphia and New York. 10 arrest the
agalos in their hendsh anatcism, and TO save this glo-
rous Union from their Vaccinations The meeting in
Philadelphia takes place on the cad February he birth
day Of Washington The Baltimore American halls, as
"a cheering sign in The nehern sky" the meeting which
il says is .snnounced in Tammany Hall for Saturday
evening next at which all the democratic republican
electors of the city Of New York are invited, who are
opposed 10 the Wmot Proyso, and are friends Of the
Union The objects Of the meeting to take counsel
upon the present css and 10 adopt such measures
may tend to preserve 10 them and their poseriiy the
blessings OF our great and glorious Union.
f this movement had party character at the begin
nng il rs so truly national IN spirit and purpose that the
partisan aspect cannot long remain associated with it.
The Journal Of Commerce, alludmglo it, says
Wings and democrats now acknowledge that the
Wimot Proviso IS humbug that ender poss bic cir
cunsances can i do goods that the contrary is
iauyt with untold mischief aud e adopted BY Congress
and felt none. to the passage Of the Wmot Proviso It's
offensive the South would be SO to the people Of
the Territories, who naturally conceive themselves
capable OF taking care Of themselves In matter essentially
municipal, and would be more likely, being erected
Sae States, 20 admit slavery expression OF
thousand times have been told that The new
Territories adapted slavery that the people are
almost unanimously opposed to ti that. If left 10 them.
selves they Will certainly repudiae ~ yet until very
ceny, the North, with strange app Of unanlly
though really, as we believe, by constraint il violation
Of the better judgment Of the grea, majority,
clamorng Tor AN act OF Congress declared by an
o. the nation 70 be unconstitutional and otherwise
oensive) which should compel te people OF the Terrific
es TO do precisely what they do and intend do
and in part have already done Resolutions 10 this effect
have passed almost AN the northern Iegsatures and il
Illuminating be reminded that such the fact II shows
how lite zeal wisdom there Is in Legislative bodies Or
rather, how liable they be led astray by i'm pulse
patchwork popular BREATH instead of being guided by
firm and enlightened principle /"
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ODD FELLOWS HALL, I'm street.
FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY

FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY!
Commencing Monday Euemtng, February H.
rVHE CAMPANALOGIAN5 BASp SWISS BELL RinaERs,
respectfully series Of eir chase, select and novel
entertainments above with change Of programme
In addition 10 bell music the concert will be enlycned by
Herr Freebehyer his three talent
ed Cons. For full particulars programmes
Conrad freebert<hye musical director
Tickets be had At the principal
Music Stores Hotels and at The door, Doors 81 concert 70
commence AT u O'Clock.
Feb ~
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To the Editors.

Noticing card in your paper OF this morning relating to
controversy OF Mr. Cameron, in relation to the
marble contract for the Patent Office building would
ask your permission to advise you OF the facts in the
case Mr.. c., his first statement published in the Re-
public February O. presents tabular exhibit OF the
Bile work done and its cost according the prices Of Pro-
vost, Winter, & Co., and his own-making his bid the
lowest But this part Of the work is not the uoe Of
the marble work to be done and therefore the stale
ment is partial In the reply OF Messrs Provost, Win
ter Co.. oil the 10th instant exhibit is made of the
estimate OF the oole quantity Of marble work OF differ
ent kinds and prices required in the completion of the
building Ito which every bid made was subject,) with
the two bids in controversy and the results OF the same
by which it will be that the bid OF Provost, Win.
ter, & Co., is the lowest This table was made from ap-
prorat esmdtss Of quantities of this work then con
tempated TO be done, and rendered necessary to
justice 10 all the bidders for the same caused by the
Tatons in the bids for the kind Of work. Of which
all could avail themselves determine the result OF their
bids This table, therefore, constituted the true data to
determine who was the lowest bidder. Mr. Cameron
called under the impression that ne the lowest
bidder and from this table he satisfied he was not
the lowest But Mr.. Camerons bid was subject to be
rown out altogether, from its not coming up 10 the re-
QUESTIONS Of the rule governing bids in proposals for
public work, which requires bid TO be made for each
and every item OF work named. in specifications Mr.
c. omitted too In Justice to the other bidders who bid
for every item OF work, Mr. c's bid ought moi TO have
been received But il received, and entered with the
Others in good faith Mr. c. has nothing 10 complain Of
and regret the necessity that me 10 make tins
expose Respectfully yours, n
Supt Patent Office Building
Frs Isl
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DRrrTsH Almanac and Companion Tor $500 year
book Of information, similar In and design with
the american Almanac" Of Boston.
Imported, few copies only, BY
FsbH FRANCk TAYLOR
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE,


BALrMoRE, Feb. les. D. m
The reform question Desruefips amendments Negro sdv
eatioa- appoiatmsH Depot change = The warksis. &c.
The proceedings OF legislature In relation to the reform
Jill are looked with intense interests and OF the
friends of the bill begin fear that II win pass.
account of its bsing hampered 70 such an extent
with amendments, by the management oil those who
intend vote against Il ON lis fnai passage. An
amendment has been adopted that the the prop
osition to hold convention shall be cast in the month Of
Nay so as to settle the question before either party make
heir nominations for governor IL - well known that
very small this abstract question would be cast
unless at State elections and In order 10 gain another
oop-hole IN which defeat the bill amendment was
Yesterday carried thai the for the bill must be MAORI
v Of the voters OF the State compared with the last
presidential vote TO decide the question OF convention
no convection Mr. Cansin leads the opposition to the bill
with his usual TACT and Is determined win the promise
post Of the United States district attorney, II possible.
petition has been presented 10 city councils asking
the establishment OF public schools for the coored popua
ton the plea that several hundred thousand dollars Of
property held by free blacks taxed for the support Of pub
lie schools. The committee to whom II referred re-
ported that all legislation on the subject was impractcab
the Legislature Of the State did contemplate the ap-
preparation Of any portion Of the school fund such pur
pose, and, in Of its being applied, would withdraw
the city's portion.
First Assistant Engineer James w. King of this city.
has been appointed the new United States steamship
Saranac now fitting for sea at Norfolk
The removal Of the Philadelphia railroad depot to Prosi
dent street much dissatisfaction In this city espc-
peclay account OF It's being IN sucn an
place. the being unpaved for several squares on
either side OF IT, stranger in cy being set down
there will make up his mind that Baltimore IL small
potato affair"
grand Oatoro for tho benefit of the house Of ref
uge will come off in this city Thursday next twill
include hundred vocal and instrumental performers
and will doubtless be finished affair in a respects. The
benevolent thus afforded opportunity of contributing
audabe object whilst at the same time, they Will DO
richly treated with music
The MARKETs.-In the Baltimore market this morning,
sales 500 bbls. Howard flour "a 70. No sales City
Mls-$5 asked and S4 s7A offered Nothing in wheat
corn Sales $500 bushels Pennsylvania at 80 cents.
Sales l7OO pieces assorted bulk 81 cent four
months, interest added. Whisky, 25t cents
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THE UNION.

pnetors is also senior editor Of the Republics very diff
feIent and iruer exposition would have been made
FEBRUARY 10, 1850 LOUISIANIAN.
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city Friday evening, 18th instant, FREDERIC HAIR
LOWE aged years MONTHS ony child Of sAnuEL L.
and ABBA O. HARRIS.