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House or REPREsESTATIvEs,}
September Q, 1850. (

To the Editor Of the Republic:
Sir: In the Union OF yesterday, and in the Re
public Of to day. my name is left out Of your CLASH
fcation, as not having voted on the Texas Bounda-
ry bill, sc.
did vote for that BILL and for all the other bills
which are connected with our Territories. ! have
not been absent from the House one moment while
these important measures were under considcra-
ton. These blunders have annoyed me very much
Yours respectfully, w. A. GORMAN
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PERNAMBUco, Friday, August >, 1850.
BY the steamer Don Alfonso. arrived 20 day, We
have dates from Rio dc Janciro 10 July 25. The
fever bad again broken out with great violence
among the shipping, in consequence Of The heat Of
the weather. Government has sent here for all the
troops that can he spared Rosag Inns demanded
satisfaction Of Brazil, and II is feared, wiil,com-
mcnce aggrcssous to sstisiy the old grudgo he hss
against the empire, and 70 give employment 70 the
army
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Letters have been received at the Coast Sur
yey Office from Lieutenant VIM. p. McAR-
THUR, Commanding Surveying Schooner Ew-
ing, dated July II. 1850, mouth Of Columbia
river. Officers and crew all well
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from the " y. Journal Of Commerce.

Ma. EprroR have the pleasure to hand you an
extract from letter received to-day from Nalps
raiso, advising that the government Of ciH hss
adopted the reciprocity measures of this country
and England, respecting navigation, and has also
abolished the government monopoly Of fOb1cco.
which is expected greatly 20 increase the demand
for that article from this county X. Is. NJ.
September q, 1850.
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from the Knoxville Register
owe understand that specimens Of silver ore.
found near the Cumberland Falls, IN Kentucky,
were exhibited few days since in our city by NJ.
Lewis Bcniro, of that State. We alec learn that
the qualities Of this ore have been tested by skill
fol assayer who cerles that the yield IL sufficient
ly large 20 afford a profitable investment 20 those
who may embark in the business. A specimen Of
the precious metal produced from this ore sub
mitted 20 Mr.. Samuel Bell, Of this city, who pro-
nounccs IL pure silver. We understand that the
vein Of this extends 10 distance Of mile, and
is ten feet in depth and that is supposed 10 be in
cIhaustible We trust that those concerned in
this enterprise will realize handsome profit on
their nvestment"
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Germany and the Northern States.

IHE ZoLLvEREIN CONGRESS CAssEL.
BERLIN, Aug l2.-Nothng is yet known which
can enable the public to judge of the measures like
y to be adopted denitvely by the Cassel Zollveren
Congress. Meantime there grounds for beev-
ing that the propositions of the Prussian govern
| ment may be reduced into two categories of aug
mentation and diminution, as follows:
]. Diminution upon the most essential articles of
subsistence, such grain, husk seeds, (peas SCI
butter, rice, and cattle, including lean swine.
II. Abolition upon all materials required for
manufactures, providing the paramount interests
of native producers, fiscal considerations do not
initiate against the abolition.
ILL., Considerable dimnution of u large portion of
the transit and export duties and reduction Of river
tolls on conventional waters, (Rhne, Elbe Upper
Danube, &c.)
Nv. Augmentation upon yarns, twists, wove or
spun silks, in the following proportions:
l. Linen yarns respectively, from 3D., 6s., and
l2s., to lbs. and lSs.
2. Unbleached and doubled thread cotton twists,
from to lbs.
3. Wove or spun silk from Is. I'd. to 9s and from
"a to 30s.
4. Worsted yarns, from Is Cd to lbs.
5. Through the medium of n new system of class
ifcation to raise the duties upon the finest articles
manufactured from flax, cotton silk and wool, from
El6 los. to f22 los. respectively.
Then, in order to prevent this augmentation be.
coming prejudicial TO manufacturers from the in
evitable augmentation Of the prices of goods manu-
featured by them from yarns, it is proposed TO offer
drawback upon exports to the amount of 9s per
cwt This drawback is not, however, TO be paid in
money but in certificates, which certificates will
be taken setoas against the sums to be paid i'm
porters of the half manufactured article
When Germany imported her cutlery from
Sheffield it was dear, and consumption was
small. Protection has made it 50 cheap that
Germany now undersels Sheffield in all the
markets of the world.
When Germany imported cotton goods they
were dear, and consumption was small. A few
that consumption is very large, and Germany
now undersells England, in all the markets of
the world in reference to many articles for
which, but few years since, she was accus-
toned 10 depend exclusively on that country.
The system has worked 50 well that it is now
being extended. Germany now means to spin
all her own cotton, as well as weave her own
CLOTH as may be seen by the above article,
which we recommend 10 careful consideration.
The system has worked 50 well that Austria
is now endeavoring to have the limits of the
confederation extended so as to embrace all por-
tons of her empire; and yet the Manchester
school boasts of the extension of the monopoly
system facetiously characterized by the term
free trade!
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-09-10

We have caused the error, TO which Mr..
GoRMAN refers, to be cosected in the list
published in our tri-weekly edition, and need
not say that we regret its occurrence.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-09-10

lMPRoyENEST ~ VmGrNA.-The Frederick
burg NerS states that the census for that place,
which has just been completed. shows population
at so, an increase since 1910 Of 600. The popu.
latiOn just outside the corporation limits would
swell The whole 10 1000. Tho Ns,os adds that,
during the past twelve months, there have been
sixty six rev buildings put up IN Fredericksburg,
and that several very Handsome ediiiccs are now
under contract, and will be completed during the
fall.
We are pleased TO record these evidences Of ad.
vance in our old Virginia towns And II gives ne
still greater pleasure 90 state that we do not know
Of any town Of the least note, in Eastern or West
ern Nirgiuin, which is declining in prosperity or
even dictionary. On the contrary, &c arc Of opin-
ION that not only is there n general and very dc
cidcd improvement in the agriculture Of Virginia,
but that all her towns have increased IN population
and wealth, notwithstanding the constant drain Of
emigration 10 new slave States. This state Of facts
sufficiently shows that Virginia IL not declining,
but u the advance, not II ~ true, with the ma
gica rapidity Of the Western States, nor the rapid
strides Of manufacturing Massachusetts; but still ad
RANGING, steadily and surely Richmond Rspub.
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LoRD BHoUoHAm CAtToRNtA. Our friend
aud late co laborcr, Robert Wilson, esq, Of Stock
ton, yesterday exhibited to us specimen Of gold
bearing the most striking likeness 20 PrHch't carl
catufcs 81 Lord Brougham. u is about two inches
long and the resemblance is most perfect Mr..
Wilson intends presenting IL 90 Douglas Jcrrod
the editor Of the London Punch II would throw
All the lovers Of fun IN London in,y ccsisccs Of de-
light 81 dha California
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object. IL TO reach the Fugitive Slave bill. II
that was what the gentleman wanted TO know, he
can vote against the motion, II he choose.
The House refused TO suspend the rules-yeas
lO9, nays 6S-not two thirds.
TEXAS NEW MEXICO AND UTAH.
The SPEAKER signed the bills providing Ter
ritorial government for Utah, and proposing the
settlement OF the Texas boundary and establishing
territorial government for New Mexico.
LATE TEXAS NAVY.
Mr.. KAUFMAN asked leave to offer resolu.
tion-to discharge the Committee of the Whole on
the State of the Union from the consideration of the
bill 20 incorporate the officers of the late Texas
navy into that OF the United States and that the
bill be put on its passage.
The House refused TO suspend the rules for the in
PRODUCTION OF the resolution.
pEFIcIEScIEs IN FAY AND MILEAGE OF MEMBERS.
The House resolved itself into a Committee of the
Whole ON the state of the Union, when
Mr.. BAlLY introduced bill 10 supply defcien-
cles in the pay and mileage OF members and dele
gates for the present session, and appropriating
= 200 for that purpose.
This bill was amended by adding So 300, ten
dollars to each member for stationery in addition
TO which he is allowed by law, in consideration
of the extraordinary length of the session.
And $4,000, in addition TO thirty odd thousand
provided in the General Appropriation bill, to en-
able the Clerk 10 pay for books ordered to be pur
chased for the one hundred and twenty new mem
bers.
Also that Hugh ~ Smith and A. W. Rabbit,
late claimants for seats in the House from New
Mexico and Utah, be allowed per diem from the
day of their arrival in Washington till the day their
claims to seats rejected and that s 900 be
given to each for mileage, provided that no per
diem shall be allowed for any period before the pre-
sent session.
The bill laid aside, to be reported to the
House.
WEST POINT MILITARY ACADEMY.
The committee were for some time engaged in
the consideration of the Senates amendments to
the bill making appropriations for the support of the
West Point Military Academy. The amendments
to this bill, and the bill to supply deficiencies,
subsequently reported to the House.
The last named was read, when, at the instance
of Mr.. STRONG, it was amended, fixing the per
diem of the contestants for seats from New Mexico
and Utah at five dollars.
MIR. THOMPSON, of Mississippi, moved to strike
out so much of the bill as related to the claimants
from those Territories; and the motion disa
greed to--yeas 40, nays So
The question taken the passage of the
bill; and the Speaker announced the result-yeas
Is, nays II He voted in the negative, thus MAX
ing tic, and declared the bill rejected.
The House adjourned
The following petitions presented under
the rule, viz:
BY Mr.. DUNCAN: A petition of John Porter
and two hundred and twenty eight other citizens of
Newburyport, Massachusetts, and its vicinity, for
amendment OF the revenue law of 1916.
Also, the petition OF ]. w. p. Abbot and twenty
one other citizens of Westford, Massachusetts, for
a modification OF the revenue law of 1916.
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We arc requested to State that the villsge Of o.
kosh, Wisconsin, IL not making rapid strides, as
stated in the papers, but remains in the Winnchn
20 district BOsfon Post
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Dublin letter, dated Aug. 18Th, says: 'Thou.
sands upon thousands Of our populatio arc look
tation Of the promised remittance to benr their
charges TO the land Of hope. Every country poet
office in Ireland is beet market days with any-
ious inquiries for petters from America, and il lie
really astonishing how many Of those who go there
are enabled TO send TO their friends the means Of
emigrating"
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macon. August %. Is,


MEssRs. RAY & Ross-GESTLEMES: AZ my
name has gone forth to tho country as one Of the
secretaries 20 the mass meeting that convened in
this place tho 22d inst, for the purpose (as er
pressed in the proceedings Of the convonton) Of
adjusting those causes which nov distract our fed
ersl relations, upon the basis Of the Missouri
promise hnc; and as ! do not endorse the disunion
sentiments expressed in that meeting, ] humbly
ask tho privilege Of placing my dsapproval before
your readers. When consented to act as secretary
for the convention little dreamed that disunion
Of our government was the purpose for which 1t
convened; but the sentiments Of the orators and the
dcafonng cry Of portion Of the audience for dis
union and secession opened my eyes; and saw
plainly the sole aim ofthe speakers was 10 incic the
people Of Georgia TO dismembcr this glorious con
federaoyl cannot, and pray never shall, endorse
such sentiments ne these. ] am, and have been,
in favor Of the Missouri compromise line, a means
Of restoring peace and quiet TO dstra ,tod
try; but il that leads 10 disuuion and revolution
or to Mr.. Rhetrs suicidal plan, Temporary scccs-
sion," then, sire, / am no longer for 30 30
This may subject me 10 tho calumny Of some,
aud the ridcuc Of others. Ofthis care but little;
for 90 long the stars and stripes (thosc emblems
ofour nations glory) oatfrom the mast head ofour
old Ship Of State, long viii rally under their
folds, and lend my feeble aid 10 the maintenance
and support Of the Union If our Fathers
Yours, THOMAS HARDEMAN, in.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-09-10
From The augusta Chronicle and Sentinel.
Won't go for Disunion.

The subjoincd letter from Thomas Hardeman, IT,,
10 the Editors Of the Macon Telegraph, but fore
shadows the course Of thousands Of other good and
worthy citizens OF Georgia who having been scduced
into the ranks Of the utraiss, having their
eyes opened to the true oectl and purposes Of that
faction Mr. Hardeman, in the sincerity Of heart
devoted 10 the preservation and protection Of the
South, consented TO act AZ Secretary Of the Macon
meeting, but, like true patriot when he observes
the leading object Of tho moving spirits who di-
rected and controlled that meeting, to be dssolu-
ton Of the Union he forthwith cleansed his hands Of
the pollution, and proclaims his patriotic devotion
To the Union in the following letter, which we
mend to the careful perusal Of every reader:
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Mr.. BOYD had no hesitation in expressing his
object. IL was TO reach the Fugitive Slave bill. II
that was what the gentleman wanted to know, he
can vote against the motion, If he choose.
The House refused to suspend the rules-yeas
100, nays 5S-not two thirds
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OF II &c 1 A l..

ALLEN A. HALL.
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Mr REED asked leave TO submit a resolution
calling upon the President Of the United Ststes,
not Incompatible with the public interests, 70 fur
nish this House with the report Of the Rev. n. n
Gurley, late special agent from this Government
20 Liberia, on the prospects and condition Of tina
republic
Objection being made. be moved a suspension 0
the rules; bot Tie motion did not prcvail-yca
lOt nays Co.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19
The Concerts

Given by the BAKERs Masonic Hail. Saturday and
Monday evenings, were attended by large audiences
On Saturday evening eight hundred ladies and gen
tlemen, citizens and strangers present. On both
evenin rs the audiences delighted with their sing.
ing and have heard but opinion their mer-
IFS as vocalsts.
The BAKERS excel all professors Of music who have
heretofore visited city, in the simplicity OF their
style and the dstinctness of their articulation feature
which is admired by all who have idea Of the
power Of music Their music is of the higher order
composition Even their mrth provoking songs free
from everything that could offend the delicate taste
They sang the choirs Of of churches on the
Sabbath and Sunday evening attended the First Pres
byterian Church, which was filed to overlooking At
the conclusion Of the service, by request they sung
piece OF sacred music entitled ''The last words of dy-
ing Christian" which produced powerful impress
sion on the whole congregation.
We observe by our exchanges, that their Concerts
have been attended by crowded audiences in the various
cities and towns which they have visited in our Stat
and that their entertainments have given very general
satisfaction to all who have heard them.
The Messrs. Bakers gentlemen and we commend
them to our brethren Of the Press.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19
Indepeudent Relief Fair.

An adjourned meeting Of the Ladies Of this City met
Wednesday afternoon the ssh inst the residence
Of Mrs Major A +. Morrison.
Or motion, Mrs. F.. c. Bags was appointed Assist.
ant Secretary
The following resolutions were adspted-
Rsered, That il exEedient and necessary that each
lady who interested in the work Of aid to the Inde
pendent Relief Fire Co.. should pay the of 25 cents
for the purpose OF purchasing fancy articles for the diff
ferent sale tables at the Fair
Resofred That the Fair shall be held on Monday and
Tuesday evenings, the 30h aud 3lst nst and the price
Of admission shall be 30 cents ior each person.
On motion, committee consisting Of Mrs. Judge
Perkins, and Mrs |. n. Phpps, Mrs NJ Patterson Miss
Harriet Basset and Miss Nancy Kinder were appointed
TO select ladies attend the different tables which
committee reported as follows:
Post 0fcs.-Mrs. DIR. Dunlap, Miss Harriet Bassett.
Miss Laura Ream and Miss Caroline Test
Fruit Tabie.-Mrs. II. w. Ellsworth, Miss Martha
West Miss Margaret Quarles and Miss E. Lander
Ice Cream Tabie.-Mrs- Kellogg, Miss E. Saunders,
Miss NJ McCarty and Miss Nancy Kinder
Refrtskment Ta5ic-Mrs. J. McCready Miss Bell
Sheets. Miss M. Russell and Miss Mary Sweetser
Independent Refrsshnent Ta6ls.-Mrs. Franco.
Oyster Tabie-Mrs Hollingshead. Miss E. McKin-
ney, Mrs Blue and Mrs Cooper
Oyster Table No Mrs. p. Campbell, Mrs n
West Mrs. X. l.. Browning.
Sale Table No Mrs. Judge Perkins, Miss J. Bias
sett, and Mss Filter
Sale Table No. Mrs j. p Drake. Mrs. Charles
Cox, Miss NJ Brown, and Miss NJ. Alv,rd-
Sale Table No. 3s-Mrs. NJ. Patterson, Miss NJ Tai
bott, Miss NJ. Bradley. and Mss IL NJ Phpps
Sale Table No. AIRS C. j. Allison Miss III Brown
ing, and Miss Virginia Cain.
Sale Table No 5.-Blrs. DIR. Van Buren,, Miss Aman-
da Talbot, and Miss Kate Phipps
Sale Table No. 6.-Mrs. F. c. Baggs hiss Justna
Smith, Miss Elder, and Miss Moore
Supper Ta6ie.-Mrs. ID. Mcguire Mrs. Sullivan,
Mrs. Foote, Mrs. Wilkins, Mrs. Brouse Mrs D. vii.
liams, Mrs. McCarty, Mrs Stats, Mrs T. Browning,
Mrs Judge Test, Mrs. d. s. Ward Mrs. I II Sharpe
Mrs j. 5. Pratt, Mrs o. Mayhem, Mrs. Wood Mrs
Sweetser, Mrs. Ames, Mrs Alfred Harrison. Mrs.
James Hail, Mrs. J. Brown, Mrs. oglesby, Mrs.
j. S. Dunlap, Mrs. Calvin Fletcher Mrs Dickinson
Mrs, w. Hammond, Mrs Richmond, Mrs. v. c. Hanna
Mrs. Fridley, Mrs j. X. Elder, Mrs Dustman Mrs
j. L. Williams, Mrs. Governor Wallace, Mrs Dun
can, Mrs. DIR. Jamison, Mrs. Bolton and Mrs Jacob
Cox.
On motion, the meeting adjourned meet at the re-
sdence of Mrs. Judge Hammond Illinois street. on
Friday afternoon, the 18th instant, at o'clock
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19
The Convention.

In the Convention Saturday three important sec
lions were directed be reported to be inserted in the
Constitution.
The first by Mr.. CHArMAN, that the embezzlemeni
of public funds BY public officers, shall be punished as
felony
The second, by Mr.. NoFascER,. making it the duty
sc the Legislature provide Asyums for the Deaf and
Dumb, the Blind and the Insane.
The third, by Mr. HEsDRIcKs that county officers
in office, may their terms; bat that they shall
longer than those elected under the new Con
stitrton after the adoption of that instrument.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19
Parker Wheel.

In the Circuit Court OF the United States Judge Hun
tngton presiding, learn that in the of Phelps
vs. Meyer for the Infringement of the Parker patents,
the jury returned verdict of guilty. motion for
new trial entered, and bill of exceptions fled TO
the instructions Of the court to the jury and the
lies for argument until the next term Of the court,
in May next.
In the case Of Thomas R. Case Morelau & Son,
for Infringement of the PATENT in which jury had
at previous term rendered verdict that the Parker
Wheel had been used by the defendants the court
arrested the Judgment set aside the verdict awarded
geaire de nero, and continued the
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19
AboIi.ion III the nouse Of Reprs.entatives

Yesterday the first abolition demonstration took place
in the House. Mr.. Giddings, being older aud faster
nag than Thaddeus Stevens got the lead, and, as will
appear from his speech columns to-day, used his
hand TO purpose. He assailed the President his
message, his advisers the fugitive slave law, slavery
aud almost everything and everybody south of Wash
ngtot He is like all the abolition harangnersd
" improving The advent OF Fred. Douglass and
Thompson has made in abolition oraiory. Mr..
and it i no more than justice to admit that he will in
equal these shining lights of the faith We do not
think he is far behind Douglass now. Mr.. Brown, OF
Indiana however, moved TO close the discussion, and
was done. Perhaps the matter may end here. Mr.,
Thaddeus Stevens is, however, sscocked and primeds
for similar diatri6e and on some rainy day spare
hour the House may indulge him with another dissera
tion the and mystery of ave-breeding with
which be seems to be so familiar and in which his
seems to revel which disausfs every man Of beraty
refinement and taste.--tuioa. 10Th inst.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19
Choiera Relow.

The ST. Louis Republican had dispatch from Cape
Giradeau on The 4th reporting that the steamer Anna.
zonia her trip up from New Orleans that far, had
lost some thirtyfve passengers by cholera three OF
them in the cabin On the day of her leaving New o
leans, thousand hundred californans arrived
They got out Of provisions at sea, and they were al
most in a starving condition There great motal-
ty among Them from in eating too freely of veg
etailes on their arrival at New Orleans.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19

The Independent calls the Indiana Statesman sthe
leading Democratic paper of Indiana IL is just as much
as the Independent is the leading Democratic paper
Of this State, and more. The Statesman is a Free
soil-Abolition paper.--N- r. Patriot.
The true Democratic organ Indianapolis is the
Sentinel, conducted by Hon. w. J. BRowE and Son. OF
both Of whom, it is fair say, that they have made
national newspaper in the highest degree fearless and
efficient We read the Sentinel with pleasure always
Pennsvlranian
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19

1--we noticed at the Concert, on Saturday evening,
our editorial friend, ALBERT WEsr, of the Lafayette
Journal, and his young bride, the late Miss KATE II.
WEBB, Of the Star city. They bridal tour and
of course enjoyed everything around them with the most
exquisite delight May hsppiness through life, attend
them.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19
Light-house. in the United States. &c.

From interesting document furnished by the Sec
rotary Of the Treasury appears that there in the
United States ais lighthouses; 900 keepers; 1888
lamps, and the aggregate salaries OF the keepers,
sil9 403-tha there also 40 floating lights, and the
number OF keepers, whose salaries S2l,750.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19
The Holiday.

VIII be here and those desiring to present their
parents children brothers, sisters swcethearts with
appropriate Gift BOoks-woud do well to call at
Hoop & MERRILL's Book Store, No. /, Temperance
Hall Their assortment of Annals poetical Works,
Illustrated ScrPtura Books, Albums Juvenile and other
Works Suitable for Presentation is equal to any in the
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-19

R-The printing establishment OF the Columbus Dem
ocfas has been purchased i,y Messrs- W. F. Pigeon
and A. Jones, by whomit win be conducted in future.
We wish the proprietors success