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also by those governments which have taken an in
terest in the suppression of the slave trade, aud
which are DESTROYS of opening channels for their
commerce, and marts for their manufactures, on
the western coast OF Africa,
The report then considers the probable advan-
tages Of the proposed scheme, IN extending the
commerce and increasing the markets of the Uni
ted States It appears that British commerce with
frica amounts TO no lees than S25 900 900 per
num- and when consider that the prosecution
of the infamous slave traffic very materially inter
rupts the commercial intercourse between the two
countries, we can form some notion OF the import
ance of this intercourse when the traffic shall have
been suppressed. Surely II ia worth our while 10
extend hand for a portion OF this magnificent
commerce, rich IN gums and ivory, IN gold and
dye woods, and all those eastern commodities for
which Venice, III oden time, espoused the Adriatc.
Nor is it small consideration that we shall be
building up an immense market by this enterprise,
for the products of our soil and the fabrics Of our
looms. The report presents this point in very
clear light indeed
After all, however, that may be said of the bene-
fits TO flow from such an enlarged and liberal plan
of operation, 1t is, confess, a scheme of phi
lanthropy, Of humanity, of good will towards men,
that we look upon II with most favor. The sup
preston OF the damning traffic in slaves carried on,
as it is, with circumstances of cruelty from which
the mind revolts with horror-and the ameoration
and removal from among us OF degraded class-
which hangs like AN incubus upon our exertions--
the class OF free backs-are points upon which all
men, Shareholders and Shareholders, (all except
the Abolitonists,) can with cordial sympathy unite,
in the present excited state OF public affairs
1t will be sublime moral spectacle to see such
united effort Ii will raise in the estimation Of
the world 1t will afford the future historian
| theme which he may love to dwell. Indeed, it
seems to u.s. that the opportunity held out to us TO
accomplish such glorious results, is but wise ordi-
nation of Providence by which we shall have
shaved portion of our fellow beings only to restore
them, after long period of servtude to the land
of their fathers, enlightened with the divine know
ledge informed with the spirit OF social and poit
| cal progress, and ennobed with sense of their
| pacity work out the great problem of conserva
/ tive liberty, in land Of intellectual gloom and
moral debasenent.
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FAUQUIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.
VIRGINIA,

(.Nore generally kno,rn as Warenton Springer
WILL be open for the reception of visiers on
w the lst of June Extensive improvements
are in progress that will give new aspect to tho
whole establishment. No expense will be spared
in adding to its Embellishments, to the comfort
ara pleasure of the guests. knowing by ocular
evidence, in numerous instances, the positive In
trinsc value of the water, and its almost miracu
ous effect in particular cases, it has been regarded
as good policy to enlarge the accommodations, and
to complete the gnal design, to crafty the
taste and fancy of guests well as to promote their
health and pleasure. Situated in remarkably
healthy region in full view of the bold Blue Ridge,
and in the vicinity Of the beautiful village of War
renon, vi6iters may ON horseback or in carriages,
over the improving roads, enjoy the most pictur-
esque scenery, may seek exercise in the ten pin
alleys, the pistol gallery, the game OF billiards, or
the healthful dance. The lovers of music and
flowers will find peculiar care has been taken to
win their approval, while the fallow deer and tho
awn, the gold and silver fish, the elk and the swan.
may relieve tedious hour to those who are inter-
ested in the terG nature. In word, every step
has been taken which expanded liberality could
suggest, to add to the comfort and accommodation
of vlsiters. The hurdle and tournament, the
fancy ball, masquerade aud brilliant works,
will lend their respective attractions Nor are these
preparations designed for the gay monde only. To
Sle holy ministers of religion, Of every denomina-
ton, cordial, not grudging invitation is given
to spend the summer, without charge. The usual
services of the church respected throughout the
season
These springs are 35 or 80 miles, according to the
route taken, from Fredericksburg, and 40 SO
from Alexandria. Tri-weekly stages will run from
both these points till July, when daily lines will he
established.
These springs are known on the pos office books
| as "Warrenton Springs," and all letters should
be so directed, or they may be left at Warrenton.
or sent to the White Sulphur Springs, in Green
| brier.
| Terms of board will be as follows: $50 for the
whole season, ending LIST of October; SIS for three
months; $50 for two months, 8 35 for one month";;
! $40 per week. SIS for two weeks, 81 rs per day;
meals lodging fifty cents each. Servants and
children under twelve years old, half price. No
charge for children under three years old. When
separate tables provided for children before the
usual hour, those who retain their seats at the
binary table will be charged full price. Horses
fifty cents day, or $40 month.
DANIEL WARD,
June 5-TuTh&Satfd& tw2m Superintendent.
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NOTICE.

T'HE Washington Philharmonic Society respcct-
Il fully invites both it's associate and actual mem
bcrs to attend special meeting of the vocal and i'm.
strumental departments, to be held next TIL URS-
DAY 10th instant, ats O'Clock precisely, at Odd Eel
lows Hall, ON Seventh street. This meeting isap-
pointed for the purpose of enabling the society 20
complete it's final organization previous its rcgu-
lar rehearsals-and on this account, therefore all
members are particularly requested TO attend; and
the invitation is further extended to such ladies and
gentlemen as are DESTROYS of Joining the society.
BY order: G. G.. BAYLOR
Aug 10-SM&Th Correspondinp Soc,yv
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u II " i q i A l.

Report Of the Superintendent of the United States
Coast Surrey 10 The Secretary Of The Treasury, on
he reconnaissance of ST. Andreio's Shoals, coast
Of Georgia, by Lieut.. Commanding John Rod
gers, Il. S. NJ, assistant in Die Coast Surrey.
CoAsr SURVEY STATION, Aug. 8, 1850
SIR / beg leave TO report that the sketch Of the
reconnaissance of st. Andrews Shoals, at the en-.
trance of st. Andrews Sound, Georgia, by Lieu
tenant Commanding John Rodgers, U. S. NJ as
sistant in the Coast Survey, has been engraved,
and is ready for publication at the Coast Survey
office. and for gratuitous distribution, by the
agents for our maps, to nayigators and others.
On her passage southwark, last winter, the Coast
Survey steamer :" Hetzel' touched lightly on part
Of this shoal st. Andrews light bouse bearing
nearly w n. w, and distant about eight miles !;
the vessel was going carefully at the time, the posi-
ton being taken by bearings and sounding fire.
qucntly. The English ship" Jane" of about seven
hundred tons burthen, bound for Savannah, fell to
eeward and in beating up struck upon these shoals
in broad daylight bilged and went to pieces The
following sailing directions and notes given by
Lieutenant Commanding Rodgers for entering st.
Andrews Sound:
Sailing Directions.
To in by the buoy .-*Kcep in not less than six
iathoms water, until the light house bears by com
pass w. by N. NJ, then steer for the light h ouse
until the buoy comes in sight. Keep it and the
light house in range until up with the buoy, which
should be passed close to either side. Then steer
N w. by w. W., until the light house bears w.
S. w. Haul in for the anchorage under the N. w.
end of Little Cumberland island, and anchor when
convenient
To run in by the compass Keep in not lee. than
six athoms water, until the lighthouse bears az
above, w. by NJ, then steer for the light house
When the south point of Jeky island bears N. w
W., steer N. w. by w. w. until the light house
bears w. S. w. Then haul in for the anchorage
under the N. w. end of Little Cumberland island
and anchor when convenient
Note, the buoy is said to be insecurity moor ed.
High water Cumberland light house in st.
Andrews Sound, H. 55m., at full and change.
The only spring tide observed rose 7 feet.
respectfully request authority to publish this
report.
Very respectfully, yours, &C.,
A. D. BACHE, Supt. u. s. Coast Surrey.
Hon. THOMAS CoRwIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
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AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL,

ron THE CURE OF
Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Bronchitis,
Whooping Cough, Group, ASTHMA, and
Consumption.
n Offering to the community this justly cele-
Il brated remedy for diseases of the throat and
lungs il is not our wish TO trhe with the lives or
health of the afflicted, but frankly to lay before
them the opinions of distinguished men, and som
of the evidences of its success, from which they
can Judge for themselves. We sincerely pledge
ourselves 10 make no Wild assertions or false state
ments of its efficacy nor will we hold out any hope
to suffering humanity which facts will not war
rant.
Many proofs arc here given, and solicit an
inquiry from the public into all we publish, feeling
assured they will find them perfectly reliable, and
the medicine worthy their best confidence and pa
tronage.
Professor CLEAvELASp, Of Bo,odoin College, Mains.
t0rites-
al have witnessed the effects Of your CHERRY
PEcToRAL' in my family and that OF my
friends, and it gives satisfaction TO state in ts
favor that medicine have ever known has
proved eminently successful in curing diseases
Of the throat and lungs"
Rec. Or. oseooD icritss-
''That he considers CHERRY PEcToRAL' the best
medicine Tor pulmonary affections ever given to
the public" and states that "his lighter, after
being obliged to keep the room four months
with severe settled cough, accompanied by rais-
ing of blood night sweats, and the attendant symp-
toms of consumption, commenced the usc of the
CHERRY PscToRAL,' and had completely recov-
cred"
From DR.. JOINS, an eminent practitioner Of medi-
cine IN alabama, trei kaotcn throughout the State.
MoNTGosERY, (Ala.,) Oct. 4, ls49,
DR.. J. C.AyER-!Su have used your admirs
BILE compound extensively in my practice, an d find
il to surpas> by far any other remedy we have for
curing disease upon the lungs.
Your obedent servant,
r. b. JONES, NJ. d.
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PLEASURE EXCURSION

% VIU Vrn'' NVTfofN' NHu s"Hu SHUuI fhIet
y The STEAMER oSCEoLA will,
III on SATURDAY, the 18th Of Au-
an1f2I2S6W gust, make Pleasure Trip to
the above places, leaving Washington at 8 O'Clock
a. m, COUGHING at Alexandrin,) and arrive at
Old Point and Norfolk early next morning, when
she will again leave for the Sand Shoals which
are situated on the sea side about fifty miles from
Old Point, where the company will have an ex-
cellcnt opportunity for surf bathing, to view Old
Ocean and to feast on Hog Fish, Shccps Head,
0ysters, Crabs, &c, with which the Inlet nbounds
Returning, the Osceola will leave for Norfolk on
Monday, at II O'clock and leave Norfolk for
Washington the same night.
Passage and fare for the round trip 81 co. For
a Gentleman and Lady, Sl2 90.
Aug l0-dtd JAMES MITCHELL.
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Mrs. sOUTHwoRTH's NEW NOVEL,
WI "The Deserted Wife"
Sketches of Greece and Turkey; by Aubrey dc
We're, eco.
The Nag's Head, or a Season among "The
Bankers"
Just published and for sale by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Aug Is Booksellers, near 9th st.
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For Norfolk, Piney Point, and Old Point.
Fare Keduced.
TTNHE STEAMER OSCEOLA WILL on the 10th OF
l. July, commence making two trips week to
the above places, leaving Washington every We'd
nesday and Saturday at 9 o'clock, a. m. Return
ing, leave Norfolk every Monday and Thursday at
O'clock, p. m; touching, going and returning, at
Piney Point, Old Point, Cone River, and the usual
landings the Potomac.
Passage to Piney Point, S 90.
Passage and fare to Old Point, 81 90; to go and
return at any time during the bathing season, SO 0C
Passage and fare to Norfolk, SIS 90.
July 1T JAMES MITCHELL
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER or PupLrc Bulpfves,
August O. 1880.
PROPOSALS will be received at this office until
Il O'Clock p m. Saturday the 18th instant, for
about 40 600 cubic yards ofexcavation and embank-
ment within that division OF the Mall between 18th
and l4th streets
The distance of transportation from the points of
excavation TO that Of the entertainments will probs-
bly, not average more than two hundred yards. A
diagram Of the ground can be seen, and all ncces-
sary explanations given, by application at this
office The proposals will state the price per cubic
yard. The successful bidder will be required to
enter into contract for the immediate commence
ment and steady prosecution of the work, with
ample force for the completion of the work by the
lat OF December next Aug Sd
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REVOLUTIONARY sTAMrs.-The secretary of the
New Jersey Historical Society, w A. Whitehead,
esq, has received, through the Hon. w. Il. Kin
ney charge d'affaires TO Sardinia, several of the
identical stamps that were made for use in the Co
lones, and which were the immediate cause of the
American revolution. A box of them recently
found in the colonial ofice in London, where our
minister procured them.
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WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA BOAT.
h THE hours Of departure of the
sfas5aS steamboat PHOENIX will be as
n13Zxz3H follows until further notice.
Leave Alexandria att 81, ii m; J, 81, and
o'clock, p. m.
Leave Washington at s I, lOi, 70, a M; ~, a. and
O'Clock, p. m
An omnibus connects with this boat to convey
passengers to and from the boat. Passage for the
boat and omnibus, IS. cents; on the boat W. cents
Passage on the boat, going and returning. without
landing, only l2l cents.
Aug l3-lw J. GUY, Captain
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PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT..

THE next quarter Of the Preparatory Department
Il of Columbian College, on the corner Of Four
teenth and streets, will commence on Monday
September Terms usual. applicants
ferred TO Dr. Bacon, President of the College to
any Of the Professors; or to Mr. J. Tson, on ii
street, between Tenth and Eleventh the under
signed will be absent from the city until August 81
Aug l4-2wu l.. RICHARDS, Principal.
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Hear the Patient.
UNirtD STATES Horn,

UNITED STATES HOTEL,
SARATOGA SPRtS0s, July 5, 1S49.
DR. J. G. AYER-Su: have been afflicted with
painful affection of the lungs, and all the symp-
toms of settled consumption for more than year.
/ could find no medicine that would reach my case
until commenced the of your Cherry Pecto
rail-" which gave me gradual relief, and have
been steadily gaining my strength, till my health
lie wclngh restored.
While using your medicine l had tho rrati-
hcation of curing with ii my reverend friend, MIR.
Truman, Of Sumpter district, who had been su.-
pended from his parochial duties by severe attack
OF bronchitis.
i have pleasure in certifying these facts to you.
and am, sir, yours, respectfully,
j. +. CALHOUN,
of South Carolina
From Ovoseer in the Hamilton Mills in this CITY,
lowell, August 10, lS49
Ds. J. G. AVER have been cured Of tho worst
cough ever had in my life by your "Chury Pee
foroI," and never fail, when have opportunity
of recommending IL to others.
Yours, respectfully, s. d. EMERSON.
Prepared by J. c. AVER, Lowell, Mass.
Sold in Washington, ID. c., by r. ID. Il w n
Gilman; Georgetown, DR.. Lnthicum; Alsxap dria
Cook B Peel; Richmond, Purcell, Ladd x Co. ana
druggists generally Fyl2 diyulaw&~--Jyn
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COOK WANTED.-A good cook can hear of a
~ situation by applying at the Republic office.
july l3-dtf
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MAH1kIE ID.

On Tuesday evening, by the Rev. JoHN e.
SMITH, MIR. WILLIAM NICHOLS to Miss MARY
HELRiCk, all Of this city,
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DEATH ny DRowNISG.-We announce with re-
gret the death Of our fellow citizen, MIR. Cornelius
T.. Tins, who drowned in the Potomac river,
midway between this city and Alexandria, at
twelve o'clock on Tuesday night, the 18th instant.
lie of large party who had gone
down tho river pleasure excursion with the
National Grays, on board Of the steamboat CO.
lumbs During her return trip many Of the party
were enjoying the sports and pastime Of the hour,
aud he in playfulness got into the small boat sus
pended at the eide OF the steamer, and commenced
swinging il to and FRO From this perilous stua-
ton his companions bosought him to return TO the
deck but he persisted in his reckless play for per-
haps an hour occasionally crying out, "a man
overboardl" At length all hands were startled by
hearing the same cry from the wake Of the steamer.
The boats instantly lowered, and every posi-
bic effort made to the unfortunate man, bat
all to no avail; has his body yet been recovered
lie was unmarried, we believe, above thirty years
ofagc, and has been member Of our city councils.
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rINHE NAG's HEAD, or n Season among "Thc
Il Bankers" Tale Of Sea. shore Life.
Sketches of Greece and Turkey by Aubrey de
We're, esq, lyol, FRANCK TAYLOR.
Aug 10
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GADsBY'S HOTEL,
Corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and Sd It.
Near Railroad Depot, Warrington.
Oct, tiff
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WHITE SULPHUR WATER, DIRECT
w from the springs, Greenbrer, Virginia; tor
sale by the barrel or hall barrel, gallon or bottle,
by J, e. CALLAN,
August s-du Sole agent for this District,
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NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON TELE-
~ GRAPH srOCIx-For sale by
Aug l5-lw CHUBB & sCHENCk.
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THE MURDER RAGAN.-Frank Camper a
| coach. trimmer by trade, aged about twenty two
years, working in the shop of Mr.. Naylor near the
junction of l4th street and Pennsylvania avenue,
was yesterday morning, at nine O'Clock, arrested
by officers Coke and others, and brought before
Justice Morsell, charged with the murder of Mar
tin Ragan on Sunday night or Monday morning.
After a brief examination he committed 10 Jail
to await further investigation.
Al one O'Clock he was brought into court and
further examined by Justices Morsell and Goddard,
in the presence of very large assemblsge of per-
sons. He was defended by E. c. Morgan esq, the
prosecution being conducted by p r. Fendall, esq,
q. NJ Carlisle, esq, acting during his temporary
absence)
A number Of witnesses were examined; but at
five O'Clock the court adjourned, to meet again at
half past ten this morning.
The public will naturally desire TO learn the par
ticuars elected in this investigation; but the evil
dcnce is yet but partial, and altogether on the
side of the prosecution. We do not think il would
be we'll TO forestall public opinion. The charge
will be set aside, commitment for final trial
ordered to day In the mean time it may not be
improper state that the chief points in the testi
mony against the prisoner thus far brought forth,
in addition TO his being in the vicinity of the scene
about the time of the murder, and the conspiring of
some minor circumstances tending TO suspicion
against him, that (although he sworc before
the inquest he had not in eighteen months carried
any description of kniie) knife found in his trunk
was just such the fatal wound was probably in
ncted with; and that shirt found between his
trunk and the wall, lat Mrs Morans boarding
house, on Tenth street, between and FL and
which was proven TO be his, had stain upon the
bosom that appeared TO have been made with blood,
and subsequently, partially washed out.
At lOl O'Clock this morning the examination will
be resumed.
Mr.. Carlisle was yesterday requested to defend
the accused; but he declined on the ground that
being the attorney of the city, by whom desire
for the apprehension and conviction of the murderer
had been evinccd, he thought he could not with
propriety act for the defence We are particular in
making this statement, because it yesterday
reported that MIR Carlisles conviction of the pris
oner's guilt had prompted him TO decline. No cause
to be tried by jury should be permitted to suffer
such prejudice.
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JOURDAN w. nIAURY

JOURDAN w. MAUNY,
STOCK, Money, and Exchange Broker. Office
- on Pennsylvania avenue, eight doors west Of
Browns Hotel, Washington city.
Uncurrcnt notes bought and sold at best rates.
Stocks bought and sold.
Notes and drafts collected.
July Oily
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LITTELL's LIVING AGE. NO. sa7-1al cts.


l. DIR. Johnson and DR.. Rockwell Quarterly
ReuieU.
2. The Pope and the New Miracle. Examiner
g. Supply of Cotton.-ELdminfr.
4. American Factories in Ireland Spectator.
s. The Great Diamond.-Spectat0r.
O. The Island of Cuba -Ffaxer's Magazine.
T. The Heirs of Gauntry .-Fraz1's Magazine
g. Goethe and his Inf Edinburgh ReUiec.
8. The Nepaulese Ambassadors and their coun-
try-EIdminer.
TO- Education of Nations Spectator.
H. Gymnastic and Moral Phenomena. Spectator.
"WAsHINGToN, 9th December, 1916.
"Of all the Periodical Journals devoted to Lite
nature and Science which abound in Europe and in
this country, this has appeared to 10 be the
useful 1t contains, indeed, the exposition only Of
the current literature of the English language but
this, by its immense extent and comprehension,
includes portraiture of the human mind in the
utmost expansion of the present age.
81. q. ADAMS"
Published weekly at six dollars year, by
Z. LlTTELL, & Co., Boston.
And sold by JOSEPH SHILLIsGTos, corner Al at.
AM Itrv uIu
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CHARLES ALBERT,
ATT orr Ely AT AW,
Ind agent for Claims IN general.
July 23-eod3m
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HORRIBLE TRAGEDY.

TgREr Pkusoxs kfLLgD.-In Fleming cbantv
4 Eya ont "Wednesday 81 last geek william Rinso
Aad an alteration with Mr. -, who had mar.
fisa his sister whom he killed on thespbt bya SIM
file shot ffona tegoiver. Ringos mother ran In
70 expostaIale, when ihe ihhanian monster fredtWo
fhots int3 her body frqn which She dlet the next
aaY. His sister vile Of rhe murdered man then
ran up, when The fend shot her through the thieh.
She i likely 10 reeoger
\ He then made Off, but the next day WIS
pursued By the ncighbors, who found him III
Ms " mouse 81 another neighbor On seeing
che company advancing, be entered tie
house. Ho was summoned to come out and
surrender, but be refused, and while attempt
ing to draw pistol was shot through the ab-
domcn BY one of the party. He then shot
at another Of the party, wounding him slight.
ly in the back,who thercupon fred back, XIII.
ling the monster instantly. The parties
surrendered themselves, were examined and
acquitted L /.
so horrid = tragedy it does not often fall
TO the lot Of the chronicler to record