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The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-22
UNITED STATES MAIL.

PROPOSALS for carrying the mails OF the Uni
L ted States from the ist day of February, 1851
TO the 30th of June, 1852, inclusive, in NEW JER-
SEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, and MA
RYLAND, will be received at the Contract Office
Of the Post Office Department in the city OF Wash
ington, until a. m, of the 10th OF December,
1850, Ito be decided by the Sd day Of January
next.) on the routes and in the manner and time
herein specified, viz:
NEW JERSEY.
1885 From White House at 8 a IN, once week,
Monday;
To New Germantown by a m, miles;
And back between 10 a IN and ii a m.
Proposals to run at days and hours that will
better connect with the route to German
Valley are invited.
1856 From Clinton at IN, once week, Tues
day;
To Frenchtown by ~ IN, 10 miles;
And back between p IN and p m.
Proposals should name theintermediate points
1887 From Plainfeld at a IN, once week, Tues
day;
To Baskenridge by ~ m, IL miles;
And back between p m and IN.
1855 From Mount Holly at a IN, once a week,
by Chemung and New Gretna;
To Tuckerton by p m, 4s miles;
1899 From Mount Holly at a m, once week,
Tuesday;
by Pomberton and Browns Mills;
To Barnegat by p IN, 40 miles;
tho pASA oce"ee" " Ia oAAo + '''' ~, ~J
1890 From Princeton at 7 IN, once a week, Thurs
day;
BY Van Hise's Store, Edinburg, Dutch Neck,
and Windsor;
To Highstown by l2 IN, Is miles;
And back between ! p III and b p m.
1897 FROM Medford at IN, once week, Wed
nesday;
by Lumbcrton;
To Mount Holly by IL IN, miles;
And back between p IN and p m
1892 From Medford at a IN, once u week, Thurs
day:
BY shamong, Green Bank, Bridgeport, and
Bass River, Lower Bridge;
To Tuckerton by p m, ~ miles;
And back between IN and p m, next day.
1893 From Mannahawken at 4 IN, once week,
Tuesday;
BY Barnegat, Cedar Bridge, Mount Misery,
Browns Mills, and Pemberton;
To Mount Holly by p IN, IL miles;
And back between IN and m, next
Eastern times., 1850-04-18
Reported Safety of Sir John
Franklin.

A letter from Mr.. Randall, dated ST.. Paul
Minnesota, March 1S, TO his brother, John
Randall, fur merchant in New York city,
says
"A dog train arrived here yesterday from
some distance above Lake Superior. bringing
news that an American vessel had been seen
by sore of the Indians, and had sent letters
saying that Sir JOHN Franklin was found
The particulars | cannot learn. However,
they say lie is sate.'
We have The ST. Paul Pioneer of March
IA, which states that the following impor-
tant news was forwarded by Capt. Todd. Of
TT. Gaines, where the news is fully cred
lied -
rumor was in circulation nj The mouth
Of Crow Wing river OH Thursday last, that
party Of Esquimaux were at Gull Lake
having jus, arrived from Hudson Bay. They
report having heen two months en- route, and
that Sir John Franklin, with his SHIPS. had
been seen du.ing the past winter frozen in
the ice. A second report changes it to the
ship Plover which was seen frozen. The
Plover il will be remembered was out in
search OF Sir John.
Mr. Warren, of Gull Lake, writes on the
9TH of March Ed. Pioneer: | send this by
half-breed from Pembina, who came on
express to Fl. Smelling from the North West
Expedition ship Plover, whose crew have
entered McKenzie's river aud are wintering
al 81. George
Eastern times., 1850-04-18
Supposed Murder.

SAco, (Me J April 13, 1850.
Dear Maii:-Our usually quiet little wis
iaee was thrown into a feverish excitement
Tins afternoon, about o'clock, by finding the
body Of an unknown female in n drain. A
rope was around her neck, and her hands
firmly tied together. Everything has the
appearance of foul play. There being \
sloppage in the drain, some planks were
taken up to ascertain the cause, when ,he
discovery was made. The Coroner's Jury
are holding an Inquest while write.
More anon Argus.
Another attentive correspondent writing
from BIddeford. informs US that the body
was that of a female apparently about 25
wears old, and from the marks OF decay she
could not have been dead much less than
three months. She was but partially dressed
having on underclotlles and stockings, with
handkerchief tied over her head and face.
1t appeared as if the unfortunate woman had
been dragged to the spot and then fastened
ny portion of The cord OH her limbs, to
log IN the drain or brook, in which po-
siiion she was discovered The excite-
ment in Saco and Biddeford caused by the
terrible discovery is very great. Ii i.
thought To tie a second Lawrence tragedy.
Mail
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

would give an impetus to business in this quiet
little village. which would afford sufficient
inducements to keep the young men, natives
of the place, from seeking livelihood in our
cities. Would that our wealthy men could be
induced to invest their surplus income in home
enterprises, calculated to build up their own
towns, rather than in those foreign channels,
which 'naught enriches the town, but makes
it poor indeed A more favorable locality for
steam. works of any kind, cannot be conceived, ,
than Wiscasset presents,--with its unobstruct-
ed communication, throughout the year. Will.
the ocean--its bay affordins safe anchorage for
the largest craft. and presenting enc of the
finest harbors in New England. We trust that
its facilities and advantages will not remain
long unimproved.
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

The SENATE AND CAIIFc RNIA. In the de-
bate on Monday Mr.. Benton enumerated seven
distinct subjects which were mixed up with
California, but he would admit the state upon
her own merits. She had washed her hant of
slavery at home, and should not be tied to it
abroad. Mr., Clay remindt him that the ad-
mission of Missouri was by "comprcmise. .
and remarked that the whole of our existence
is but compromise between life and death
Mr. Hale said if slavery is excluded from Cal
itornia by the law Of God we have no III hit to
compromise that law. Mr. Smith, of Connec-
ticur, said he would vote against any terrific
rial bill containing the proviso. Ii was a
foregone conclusion that California would be
admitted, and no bill containing the rroviso,
will be passed this session. MIR. Foote, in re-
ply to Mr.. Smith, pronounced the non action
policy of the administration as the most con-
temptible ever produced.
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

DEATH OF A BRIDEGRooM-A Mr.. Wilson,
of Washington, was found dead in his bed
on the morning atter his marriage. Subse-
quent investigation shows that Mr.. Wilson
retired to bed at about ii O'Clock, soon fell
asleep, and on being spoken TO by his BRIDE
about day light. aud mt replying, u was DIS.
covered that he was dead. The inquiries OF
Coroner's jury developed the fact, that
Wilson was man OF inrempernte habits,
had been under the influence Of ardent
spirits. constantly, for two weeks before his
dearh. and had even manifested strong
svmproms OF deIirum tremens OH the day
preyious 10 his marriage and the jnry.
therefore, returned a verdict that, in their
opinion, the dec eased came to his death by
congestion of the brain and stomach, pro-
duced by the habitual use of intoxicating
drinks.
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

From WASHINGTON. The cabinet has
not yet exploded, but the letter writers say
Crawford must 20 our and the rest will toi
low The Journa! oil Commerce correspond
ent, writing on Wednesday. says
=" Mr.. Foote gave notice OF the determine
ton OF the majority OF the senate TO make
use Of their conservative power, by rejecting
all nominations for office, high or low, that
were Influenced hy persons concerned III
this agilnlion. Mr. Foole was supposed 10
refer 10 a certain clique IN Boston, which
was hostile to Mr.. Websters conservative
position, and also 10 The influence (now
pretty much deparled) of Gov. Seward"
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

Tyr CALIFORNIA QUEsTIoN.-The only
~ hiring it 10 speedy decision i.
=. insist Thai il shall he considered by It
seIf. that il shall neither lie coupled with
o,her measures leading 10 new disputes and
new delays, nor incumbered with irrelevant
injuries like this, whether General Taylor
mr. his administration have had any agency
IN suggesting ,he arguments which made
m. neonle of California unanimous in de-
mandiue admission into the Union.-N. Y
Post.
We think SO too.
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

Pope, the poet, made this free trade 2roph-
ecy long time ago -
The time shall come when free as seas for
wind,
Unbounded Thames shall flow for all mankind !;
Whole nations enter with each swelling tide,
And seas but join the regions they divide;
Esrth's distant ends our glory shall behold,
And the new world launch forth to seek the
old"
Eastern times., 1850-04-18
S24,665,00

or tie above sum the Treasurer is to
borrow at a rate OF interest not exceeding
six per cent, Tie sum of $4,000. The Ie-
port was read and accepted and the order
passed in concurrence.
The resignation Of Israel Putnam as
Chief Enaineer o! the Fire Department was
accepted in concurrence.
Petition OF David Sewall and others, for
coin street, was referred in concurrence to
the Committee on new streets.
On motion of Mr.. Sewal,
Ordered, That the Overse'rs of the Poor,
cause the city lots under and around The
Poor House, To be run out, and the lines
established and marked with suitable mon
umenis.
Mr.. Shaw presented the following,
O,drred That the committee on Public
Buildings procure Il suitable ease for books
and papers 10 be kept IN the city clerks Of
fee. Amended by directing the purchase OF
a safe and on norIon of Mr.. Sewali, refers
red 10 the JOINT Standing committee On Public
Buildings.
MIR. Maooun presented the report of the
JOINT standing e"mrnitee on finance. greea-
bic To The requirements OF The ordinance es-
tabIiSllno a system Of accountability III the
expenditures of the city. They have ex-
anIned and settled the arronnrs of The su-
pernrenhne school committee up to The
present Time. The sum placed at the dis.
posa' of the committee was S5026 90
AccrunC aS follows,
Amount raised aud appropriated 100000
Received from Bank Tax, 22666
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

The man who has never taken a newspa-
per was seen in Cincinnati lately he was
inquring his way 10 the poor-house.
Exchange.
This was in the forenoon, about 10 o'clock ;
in the afternoon, NJ 2. the publisher OF a
weekly paper, who did business on The credit
system, was seen in the same city inquiring
his way 10 the same place.-jncestigdtor.
Wonder ifthe Editor ofthe Investigator has
not been down this way lately.
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

EXPLOSION OF STEAM BOILERS. The Com
mittce on Manufactures, in the House of Rep
resentatives of Massachusetts,, have reported a
bill forbdding any person or corporation to
use any steam boiler without fusible safety
plug, and authorizing for this purpose, Ash
crofl's Protected Safety Fusible Plug" The
peneal;y for removing the plug. or substituting
for it any material less fusible. or for using
boiler without it, is a thousand dollars.
Eastern times., 1850-04-18
SiGSs OF THE TrMEs.-The N. Y. Journal
ofCommerce enumerates the following:- =

GUNS or hO ~ SO"'h"'
ofCommerce enumeraies the following =
A year ago set of Wlmot proviso reso- :
luIious passed the Massachusetts legislature
with only one dissenting uoice In The senate
on Tuesday last. Mr.. Buckingham presented
memorial from 277 persons, asking the
legislature TO Instruct MIR. Webster To vote
for the insertion OF The Wilmol proviso in
the new territorial bulls, and against the bill
of Mr.. Mason, concerning fugitive slaves. 1t
was laid on the table by vote Of 10 TO ii.
The legislature OF Pedns, lvania, by strong
vote, have postponed set of Wllmot pro-
vso resolutions 10 day beyond the explra-
ton OF the session.
IN Connecticut, the party whose state con-
vcption for the nomination OF candidates tor
>t,ie officers laid on the table ii set oi W'lmot
provi>o resolutions, and then by vote oil
Isl to 81 laid on the table II resolution ap-
proving OF the provlso resolutions passed by
the last legislature, has carried the election ;
while the party whose convention adopted
prnvIso resolutions is defeated.
| In Rhode Island The free soil candidate for
governor al the recent election. received less
than 200 votes in the whole state
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

Eg Mr. Howard's performance, at the City
Ha !. on Tuesday evening, was truly excellent
We have never had the pleasure of hearing the
foreign Ole Bull. but We do believe that yankee
genius, in the person Of Mr.. H., will soon, il
it does not already, equal him. Mr.. II. has
certainly a wonderful command of his favorite
instrument. the violin, and we hope he may be
able 10 perform again, in our city, 10 croncdeo
hnlSe.
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

Snow STORM On Saturday last, we were
visited with a snow storm which will compare
well with any thing we have had this winter.
1t commenced at about five o'clock P. NJ , and
continued with unabatcd violence through the
night, giving us all the evidence we would
and stirring. Hope his bags are al empty nOo.
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

,rP We are under obligations to Mr.. Wall,
Clerk of the Ocean, Messrs. Sawyer & MaSoun,
agents for Carpenter s. Co. Mr.. Clarke, of
Cutting S Co.'S Express. and John S. Elliot.
steamboat agent, for Boston papers in advance
ns the mail
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

From Cuba. A lettar dated at Havana, Sth
April. states that two Creoles who landed from
an armed cutter in Cumberland harbor, were
Immediately arrested. but released when it was
found they were only on party of pleasur,'--
A British agent, il was said, had been daily
closeted with the captain general. Miraso'e
had not arrived from Spain.
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

sUP We would call the attention OF our
readers to our advertising columns. we
scarcely need affirm that those who adcertsse,
ALWAYS sell the most and the cheapest, and GUS
toners will find it to their advantage, to look
over the list before "Starting out.
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

There is Il great anti-rent mob at Tahg-
karic. New York, Mr.. Liverdalc, farmer,
resisting the efforts Of the sheriff to dispos-
sess him. john Flnckle, one of the three
brothers recently par,loned out of prison, was
at the head Of the mob, and himself aimed
n blow at the sheriff.
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

"ruE BEST GooDs AT THE LOWEST PRICES
arr to he obtained at Je,cett s Prescotfs No. 2,
MIX Street, Boston. In fact, these sehlien'eN
are never "weary with well doing In tne'r
branch of the dry goods business, and pur-
chasers are not slow to appreciate their heau'i-
fnl STYLES Of Shawla and Silks
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

We learn that the body found in The drain
in Saco, Me-, has been identified as that Of
girl belonging in the Eastern part Of the
State, formerly al work in the Mills. We
also learn that warrant has been issued for
the arrest Of doctor Of The town, who,
however, 10 said to have decamPed.
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

.P The steamer Huntress is again the
Kenne ec,-having taken the place of the
Lawrence,-and is to run between this city,
and Hallowell. in connection with the K. &
Portland Railroad.
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

A printing press has lately been invented in
Paris, which is said to throw entirely into the
shade any thing of the kind ever in use in this
country. The printing is from stereotype, and
the number of copies thrown off is $4,000 per
hnn
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

1t is sail ihn, fighting match is to come
off in New Orleans in June next for SoO0
side. between two>year old grizzly bear ana
New Jersey swapping turtle, weighing
2I0 lbs.
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

A California adventurer deposited on frioay
last, at Philadelphia, $4,000 in gold' IN .ne
mint the whole being the fruit OF ohe
enterprise and industry in the goid resio"S
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

Gov. johnson, Of Pa, has su"ue"y -, ,.,
in love with the one MAJ" P" T.. .la.
voted the new arpoiItme"' la" I .n :, ~ 81
,ioneering ior Old Zack' he was '0"u ~ ue'
nnuncing the veto.
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

WAsnSGToN, April l5. The remains OF
Mr.. Campbell. late Clerk of the House of
accompanied by his son,
md Hon. j. NJ Anderson, Representative
rom Tennessee. lett Yesterday morning in
he Southern boa: for Knoxvllle.
franklin H. Elmore has accepted the
appointment Of Senator from South Caro-
Ina, in place Of Mr.. Calhoun, as gwen by
The Governor ut that State.
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

The Republic, Gen. Tnvlor's organ, is
puzzled by the Connecticut election. IL is as
plain as the nose on your face.
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

Til, governor OF South Carolina, has ap-
pointed a commit,ee of twenty-five gentle
men TO proceed to Washington and convey
home the remains of Mr.. Calhoun.
Eastern times., 1850-04-18
S50l5,55
4909,23
The sum expended,
Sl06,32

Leaving a balance Of Sl06,32
Acceped Rnl sent up for concurrence.
On motion Of Mr.. s. aw,
Ordered, That the Assessors he directed
to assess ali taxes on Polls and Estates Of lie
inhabitants of this City, and commit the
same to the collector, on or before the 5lh
dav of June-and that there he allowed to
such persons a> pay their taSes in so days
per cent, and in 80 DAYS per cenr-and
all taxes remaining unpaid at the expiration
of three mnnilIs he sued.
Passed and sent up for Concurrence.
Report from the Board of A dermen, Of
rhe cummiifee ON Fiiance.as To wha, slIhor-
dina!e city officers shall he required TO give
bond, was read and Oh motion Of Mr.. Sewall
rerOnuitted.
O!der from The board of Aldermen, fix
ing the pay of Engine men was received. -
II provides that the rny of the Engine men
shall he fre dollars 10 each man, nor exceed
ing the number of fifty 10 he attached To eurh
Engine. and fiieen dollars in addition. 10
each Company for keeping in good order
their Engines.
The TWO boards then went in convention
and made choice of Oliver Moses as CIiet
Engineer of the Fire Department; and
Samuel F. Dyke, VIM. Rice Jr, and Joseph
T. Huston SupernI ending School Commit
tee.
Adjourned TO NEE, next Wednesday eve
ming.
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

Gen. james Hamilton declines The office
Of IT, S. senator in place OF Mr.. Calhoun,
which has been offered him by The governor.
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

The homestead exemption bill has passed
the legislature Of New York.
Eastern times., 1850-04-18

III Grahams Magazine for May. comes to
hand in good season, and is filed, as usual
with interesting and entertaining matter.
Eastern times., 1850-04-18
City Government.

COMMON COUNCIL. April 10, 1850.
Present, Messrs. Magoun. ClaPp, Drum
mond, Elliot, Frye, Fuller, Kendall, Low,
Lynch. Merryman, Morse, Potter, Rogers.
Sewali, Shaw, Standish, Turner, Weeks,
Wilson.
Mr.. Fuller presented the following.
Ordered, That the join; standing COM
miItee on schools and school houses, he an-
,horlzed 10 make such repairs as the Primary
school houses, as are necessary for the COM
tort and convenience OF SAID schools, forth
with, and that said committee also sell the
nnoccuped school house OH South street,
and the school house situated oil NJ ddle
street near the old Academy, nt the bes'
possible advantage. Amended Oh motion OF
Mr.. Elliot by adding" and that so mucl,
OF the proceeds of the sales OF the SAID
houses as may be necessary, he and is here
by appropriated for The payment OF the con
tenplaed REPAIRS Passed as amended and
sent up for concurrence.
The report of the committee on Finance
came from the Board of Aldermen, recon-
mentmg that for the expenses of the city Tor
The present year, aud for the payment ot $"
much of the city debt as falls due, The
amount necessary 10 he raised IS 2466o,OO;
and they recommend that Sl99oo w be
raised by assessment on the Polls and Es-
tates,hnd S470O ty- loan; and they esil-
mate The State and County tax TO be abou;
Sc $50, 90 in addition TO the above sum. An
order accompanied the report recommend.
ing the raising of the following sums, and
appropriate tor the following purposes.
For the support of Schools. repairing OF
School houses, ard pay of School Conn
mr,ee. $4,000 90
Eastern times., 1850-04-18
S5U26,66

The committee have received as follows
From order on the Treasury, 1896 IA
FIom other sources, l94l
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-11-02

ments woven in carefally their efsi-)
torials, are served up to Southerhreas
dersundecthe title ofsFanlily News
papers, at the lo,o price ofione'orfwo,
dollarsper,annum.I Islitnot sol And
yet hundreds of fwail conducted pa
.pers at the South are permittedt01
drag out an existence marked in eva
cry stage by 9nnniistakeable sympJ
toms OF want of fnourishment b9nit9
.eNorCdo we say this fromfany secE
.tional Observation-Disclosures iFronx
Baltimore TO oTexaSswe kncwofaio
paper issued that isamenable to such
structures as the gabove0s The entire
food of this glth and pollution comes
from the North.a1 These Journals
make their boast Of their extensive
circulation, and mwedhaye noidoubt
but millions ofdollars, go annually to
New York, Boston and aPhiladelphia
fortheir sustenanoeI and supportS4z
As we love our children, athepurity
ofour rdaughterss and the integrityof
our sons, as we yalue the well being
of society, as we desire the icultlvas
ton ola sound moral ,aliteraturesat
home, these abeninable, works and
newspapers shouldbe repudiatedana
dopped. The moral obhgationsiims
posed upon us bylGeyery Social rela-
tloniin life, and our duty tothe South
at the present jupctare, demand such
a stsp.--Caroliaia,ss 10 loB yaB Isllaf
,hasssEg
NMrs.a General GdineS.-The Will
liamsburg' Press, referring to the APP
plication of this lady to Congress for
a,pension, and9theihope expressed by
some papers thatshe may not getiit,
as her husband was notlkilIed in bat
tle,9nor disabledS says with historic
truth, that, Gems Gaines was wound
ed mIbattlea and disabled M so SCI
rious amannerthath a. inc suffered from
it during his whole 9lifesoi At the
seige ofeE'ort Meigslddring the war
with England, the General *aS al
lnosttorn to pieces by the explosion
efalbomb, fired by the enemy, ,9inside
of Observation-Disclosures. Heowasrlaid
up for many months,ahd thfoughhis
wholeissubsequent ocareer,a suffered
continual pain fromshis 1 old wounds
Although very erect, he anever stood
SO but he suffered. TheIdeatn of the
| gallant general, who died of cholera,
on the 6thcof JunegIS49, deprivedi his
estimableiwidow ofsherynatural pro-
tectoT and if5esers one deserved q
pension she does.lBn8i adl % 'glilg90f
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BAD BOOKS AND BAD NEWS
PAPERS.5

The literature, of the. present day
needs careful watching. Parents
should be assured that the works Of
fiction which find theirlway into the
hands of their children, are free from
the insid; Gus poison of RIGHTEOUSNESS,
infdelity, socialism, &c. The land
is flooded with such works, and to
their immense issues may be traced
much of the crirne@--the omurders,the'
seductions, the yillainy andcswindling
that pollute the large cities of the,
North. They are finding their way
TO our latitude, and the poison will be
just as fatal here as elsewhere. The
prestige of high1literary reputation
iavails nothing,these, publishers throw,
the blame ofthis filthy work on the
authors and literary writers having
the taste, the appetite being created,
are Obliged topander toit. 94 lNt3
1rButthis poison comes to- MS in a
more insidious forfn--Tthat ofnewspa+
jpers,, Some of the Sunday papers of
New York are as vile sheets as can
DO issued, making heroes and heron
es Of the most dissolutea nd abandon
ed characters, scoffing at religion,
and intoxicating socialism and every
other ism that can pollute man or de
grade s0ciety.ia ButIitlis not confined
to- these. Their literary week lies
broad sheets beautifully printeSL fliled
week after week, with colufl ns of
doggfel, whole pages oftfash they
call literature; every n1ugiers rape,
robbeEys andarson they can ean from
the papsrs Of the, country piled uls
under the head of items i news
and any quantity Of abolition sehti.