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Cumberland Coal.

As the canal will be open for navigation in a few
days, and the rich product of the Allegheny mines
will for the first time have an outlet to market, no
matter what may be the quantity presented for
transportation, it will not be unn.cresting to refer
back TO the demand which has heretofore existed
for its use and TO glance at the probability of
pid increase for the futuro.
The Cumberland coal has been successfully used
for years by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany. Ithas likewise been employed with great
success on the Reading railroad in Pennsy lvania
the North and East have also used it, and in every
instance to the entire satisfaction of tho engineers
and managers. iist
At the present time every steamship engaged in
navigating the Atlantic from Philadelphia, Now
York, and Boston, employs this coal cxclusively
whenever can be obtained in sufficient quaint.
ties.
The steamships Of the United States navy will
take no other coal when this can be had. The en- :
gineers of the navy regard ii without rival as
q generator of steam.
The manufacturers of iron and glass throughout
the North arc beginning to perceive its superiority
over any other coal used in their branches of bust
ness, and its entire freedom from sulphur will
cause them in very short time to employ it to the
exclusion of every other kind.
But its fuel for domestic purposes is like
wise advancing with gigantic strides. Whenever
it could be had, il has thus far taken the place OF
every other kind OF fuel in every quarter of the
country TO which II has been carried Il emia a
heat as intense as that of anthracite, without its
noxious gases. II ignites as rapidly as tho more
highly bitumnous Goals, without their disagreca
BILE smoke and superabundant SCOT.
Thus IL will be that the coal of this region il
already greatly in demand, and that its superior
qualities arc well known to those whose interest il
is to be acquainted with the facts.
or the increase Of the demand it is almost useless
for to say any thing The use has heretofore dc.
pended upon the supply. This fact is alone suffi-
cient to show that the demand will constantly in
crease even for the ordinary purposes for which this
species Of coal Is employed. The other considera-
tions connected with the rapid increase of the
steam ocean marine, and the advance of popula-
by for want Of time. We have said enough, how
ever TO show that all the coal that can be carried
down the canal hereafter will find ready market
no matter TO what point, far near by or land
il may be transported.
Cumberland (Dfd.) Ciciiian, IAN.
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CfNcrNNArr AND Sr. LOUIS RAILRoAD.-We un-
dcrstand that arrangements are making for a
meeting Of the officers of this had about two weeks
hence In this city. The punt will understand
that the company has an al lal existence under
laws Of the States Of Ohio and Indiana. Directors
elected, and an Office has been esSsbshed in Gin
cinnati; but il 10 now arranged that meeting
shall be beid here, and general plan Of operations
adopted IT u intended, OF course, to give Illinois
that each separate interest be protected by the
immediate approximation. Tho work will be COM
menced, We have no doubt, at an carly day.
81. Louis Republican.
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Thus il is seen that we, with all our boundless
capabilities for producing all she sends US, take
from her six million eight hundred and thirty six
thousand six hundred and eighty dollars more of
her produce and manufactures than all France,
Russia, her possessions in North america, her
oton and all other IVest India Islands, including
Cuba and China, all united! Is it any wonder that
the Edinbwg Reuieto should call "colony of
Great Britain in nlatured stats?'' Truly, let us
say again, wonderfully wise and provi-
dent people But, reader, why is it that we
such good customers to herf Because our partial
enjoyment of protection has given capacity to
consume Had we continued to enjoy the sort of un-
limited free trade with her that her Canada does
exchanging our hand made products against her
should have been cnervated and impoverished.
Let US all then join the free-trade league-that is,
all who would put US on level with Canada.
M [PIough, Loom, and Anpil.
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Power OF . MINORITY.

The scenes in the United States Senate on the
last day Of the late session show the power to rule
which minority has under our institutions This
is not as it should be- The very principle Of
republicanism requires that the majority should
govern. Without the recognition of such law,
anarchy would be the result There must be
something wrong then in the arrangements or
rules or customs Of the Senate that will permit mi
norty to control all action, to stop all law, and to
trammel the wheels of Government. If such prin-
ciples are allowed tits in the power of factous mi
noriy TO defeat any thing and the sooner the rules
of the Senate altered to give to the actual
majority OF that body the control which the Con-
stitution, the very organization of our Govern
ment, and the theory Of republicanism give them,
the better for the public good. Any combination
of unprincipled politicians may, in this way, ar
rest the whole progress Of Government; prevent
the passage of bills necessary for the defence Of the
country, and thus leave us at our time Of need to
our enemies; delay acts essential to the credit of
the country, and thus materially injure us in
foreign estimation, and put an end to all conf
dence in public faith or public justice.
Neither is it proper to preserve such an anomaly
in legislation for tho possible existence of some
treme cases. II il giving to a minority the power
of judging for themselves when they suppose such
extreme cases have arisen, and placing absolute
veto under their control. A minority has rights,
but neither the Constitution nor common sense
gives them such potcers would stic all attempts
at legislation. Sufficient has boen granted to the
rights Of minority, if their voices can be heard
without restriction and their votes offered without
molestation. Beyond this, the majority should be
allowed its full influence Hartford Conn., Cou-
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The NoRwIcH RosnERY.-The carpet bag of
which Mr.. Wittcr, the bank messenger, was robbed
at the Norwich depot on Thursday morning, con-
tained $3l 900, instead of $4,000, as first re-
ported. As yet there has been no trace of the rob-
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A NEWSPAPER PaIHrEo IN GoLp.-Wc are in
dcbted to MIR. Simmons, of Oak Hall who has just
returned from business visit 10 Californis, for
look at a copy of the Ata Cal3ornia. printed in
goj and designed for the great exhibition in Lon-
don. The paper il white satin, printed on both sides
with preparation Of the real Dust 20 AZ to ex-
hibt gold face. rendering the paper more en-
phatc illustration Of the character and productions
Of Ell Dorado Boston IrsvslIer. = rI q
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AHorHEn LAReE GoLp RosBHRY.-Some Caliior-
mans, recently arrived, took homcward bound
passage on board of the steamer Pocahontas, and
while they were out, on the evening of Tuesday,
who stole from them 800 in American gold,
and $500 worth Of specimens. James Blake,
George Foster, and Augustus Wauglcr, were the
owners Of the gold.--Neto Orleans Dsfta.
The republic., 1851-03-18
PROPOSALa


For publishing by subscription . new and
uniform editien OF the Speeches, Fore ensic
Arguments, and Diplomatic Papers ofDan-
lei Webster.
TT is now twenty years since a portion Of the
4 speeches of Mr.. Webster was given to the pub
lie in collected form. but without any considera-
BILE editorial preparation or proper regard to ar
rangement. Making an important part of the
political, jurdcal, and diplomatic history of the
country, as these works unquestionably do, it has
for time been subject Of complaint with the
public, that complete edition of all the writings
of Mr.. Webster, which he should deem proper to
form part of such collection, has not been brought
out, with notes and illustrations, made necessary
by the lapse of time and changes in public affairs
1t has been for some time known to MIR. Web
sters friends that, in the leisure from more press
ing pursuits, he had written notes to several of
these speeches, and that others had been prepared
by other hands, and we are now happy to announce
that they have obtained his consent that such an
edition Of his works the public has long desired
| to possess should be given to it.
or the nature and value of these works it is not
necessary for the publishers to speak; both we'll
known and appreciated, well in Europe in
America. 1t is proposed to print the contents of
the volumes in the following order, chronologicaly
arranged
l. Notice of Mr. Webster's Life and Works, by
Edward Everett. s
3 Speeches and Discussions in Congress.
g. Orutions and Addresses ON various public oc.
casions.
4. Legal Argumcnts-Essays
s. Diplomatic Papers.
The work will be comprised in six volumes, OF
about five hundred pages each, printed in the best
manner, and bound in cloth. A finely engraved
head of Mr.. Webster will be given in the fret vol
ume, and his autograph will accompany every sub
scriber's copy. The price will be 50 volume,
payable on delivery.
Two hundred copies will be printed on large pa.
paper, and having the autograph, at $3a volume.
The work will be put to press at once, and the
publishers hope to deliver it complete carly in the
ensuing autumn.
LITTLE & BROWN.
BosToN, February ii, 1851.
Mar ll-law3m
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TeIegrsphic.
Netc Hampshire.

Bosros, March 1.-THE returns from New
Hampshire establish the fact that the Wings and
Democrats are about tie in the House, and that
the Atwood Democrats hold the balance OF power,
and can determine who shall be Governor.
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THROUGH LINE FOR SAN
k FRANCISCO, Via CHAGREs.--
&14e THE NEW & FAvORITESTEAN-
DSHIPS: M
CHEROKEE, 1900 tons, Captain ii. Windle.
PHILADELPHIA, 100 tons, Capt. J. Y. Nicholson
Form the only direct line between New Yorkand
Chagres, in connection with the United States Muil
Steam packetsin the Pacifc-a semi monthly line
through to San Francisco. They leave New York
the 18th and 28th ofeach month.
REDUCED RATES OF FARE TO CHAGRES.
Cherokee. PhiIadslpAia.
After Saloon Slate Rooms. $l25 co. 8 i25 90
Forward Saloon do 100 90. 100 90
Lower Cabin. ......... 5000
All the above dine at the same table and have the
privilege ofthe Saloon.
Steerage, (found with mattresses and board,) $65
in each vessel.
Freight to Chagres, 10 cents per foot
Each passenger is allowed personal baggage free
to the extent f250 lbs, not exceeding in measure
ment 10 cubic feet.
Expenses on the Isthmus arc borne by The pas
scngcrs.
Forfreight or passage, apply to
ROWLAND & ASPINWALL,
81 South street. New York
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THE MAGNETIC TELEGltAPH COMPANY,
MORSE LINE.
To baltimore, Philadelphia, New York,
and all North and East.

mOESE LIME.
To baltimore, Philadelphia, New York,
and all North and East.
wAsHISGToS OFFICE, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Fifth house east Of National Hotel, No. 8.
TINE fret line ever established by any company
i in the United States, and consequently the
Oldest, the pioneer line, extending between WASH
INGTON, BALTIMORE. PHILADELPHIA, and
NEW YORK, and delivering and receiving mes
sages at the intermediate stations: HAVRE DE
GRACE, WILMINGTON, TRENTON, PRINCE
TON, NEW BRUNSWICK, NEWARK, and
JERSEY CITY-the only line in the country at the
present time having up Four Wires has lately un-
dcrgonc extensive repairs, and 10 now prepared to
transmit and deliver any number Of messages
which may be required Of it for the accommodation
of the public, with accuracy, promptness, and
fidelity hitherto unequalled. This line connects
with ether companies OF Morse Lines, extending
already over fifteen thousand miles, TO either Of
which messages and payment will be delivered as
desired. The managers of this line have lately
thoroughly systcmatized its business, in both
transmission and prompt delivery of messages. Its
charges equal to ali, with special favors
Every one is invited to try the promptness,
rectness, and reliability of this Telegraph Line.
The offices Of the Magnetic Telegraph Company
are: Washington city, Pennsylvania avenue, fifth
house cast of the National Hotel; Baltimore, No.
Merchants Exchange, South Gay street; Philadcl-
pha, No. l0l Chestnut street, Quincy Granite Build
ing; New York, No. Hanover street. corner of
Beaver. VIM. M. SWAIN,
Mar lifts President.
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Election of ono Senator

CoLUMBUs, March l5.-Judge Benz. f. Wade,
(Whig,) Of Ashtabula county, has just been elected
to the United States Senate for six years.
John Woods (Whig) was re- elected State auditor
on the fifth ballot. The Wings also succeeded in
cecting two minor officers.
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h THE SAFE AND COMMODI-
Scf&sSe5T574 Gus steamer COLUMBIA, Capt.

uARPEh, having recently oeen
placed in frstrate ORDER will resume her trips be-
tween Baltimore and this District on SATURDAY,
the let March, leaving Commerce street wharf,
Baltimore, at O'Clock in the afternoon, and at the
same hour on every succeeding Saturday during
the season; and returning, will leave Riley's
wharf. Washington, at O'Clock, and Alexandria
at O'Clock every WEDNESDAY morning, touch
ing at the different landings on the Potomac river,
usual.
For freight or passage apply to the Captain on
board, or to the following agents:
CHARLES WORTHINGTON, Bait.
J.J. WHEAT & BRO, Alexandra.
E. PICKREL & CO., Georgetown.
THOMAS b. RILEY, Washington.
Feb 2S-tf tF
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CoMHKNpABLE LBERALIrY.--Ata q recent meet
ing of the directors of the Fitchburg Railroad Com
pany, n gratuity of five hundred dollars was voted
TO the widow Of the lato George -Hcyvood. the do
not aster at Lincoln, who was sho& while defend
ing the property Of the company. .nlal
IH1' 80 Boston 1f0nscrjpt.
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The .Great workshop" OF the World.

The exports of the produce and manufactures OF
England and Ireland in the year l649 amounted in
the aggregate to E63 5s6 025--say $500. .000, 900.
These exports were taken by forty eight different
countries; and, reader. what country do you sup
pose proved to be the iagest customer to the great
workshop? Would you suppose it was country
having thirty States, some single ones of which
arc larger than England, and many of them
abounding in all the elements for producing these
very manufactW and produce, except her cheap,
doDn- frodden labor? Yes, to shame be it said,
it is but too true-wc are her largest customer for
The republic., 1851-03-18

FOR LIVERPOOL. - United States Mail
steamship BALTIC, Capt. Jos. J. Comstock. This
steamship will depart with the mails for Europe
positively on Wednesday, March 5th, at IL O'Clock.
M, from her berth, at the foot of Canal strcet.
No berth occurred until paid for.
All letters must pass through the Post Office.
For freight or passage, having unequaled ac-
commodations for elegance or comfort, apply to
EDWARD X. COLLINS,
So Wall street, N. Y.
Positively no freight will be received on board
after Monday evening, March Sd.
The steamer PACIFIC will succeed the Baltic,
and sail March 18th. Feb n
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NATIONAL MISUNDERSTANDING the contribu-
tions towards this work, during the present month
were one hundred dollars from the lafayette Fusi
leers, Of the city of New York; hundred dollars
from Wyndham Robinson, of Virginia; and one
hundred dollars from Judge T Burnett, Of Ohio.
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BALTIMORE Day GooDs MARKET.--The great in
crease of the dry goods trade in Baltimore within
a few years, must be regarded with satisfaction by
every friend to her interests II is not long since
she was of comparatively little importance
market, and manufacturers considered
her rather outlet for surplus goods, at partic
ular periods, than a market worthy of their at
tention at all seasons and few country merchants
could be induced to make their
purchases here, prcferring, naturally enough, to
make selections from the large and we'll assorted
stocks Of neighboring cities. few years have
wrought great change. Tho large amount Of
additional capital brought into the business, and
mission and jobbing houses, are gratifying evil
dences of the growing Importance and prosperity
of this branch of our trade. The western and
southern merchants WILL at all seasons, find az
good stocks here as elsewhere, and on as favor
able terms, all tho choice and desirable styles OF
both domestic and foreign fabrics being we'll rcp
resented.
The location Of our city ominently fits her for
successful competition with her neighbors in this
important branch of trade. The facts of her being
nearer the South and West her railroad to the
Ohio rapidly approaching completion, tho estab-
lishment OF etcam and sailing packet lines to the
principal points of the southern country, coupled
with the character Of her merchants for upright
and fair dealing, and determination to have the
trade, must have the effect Of establishing her
character as desirable dry goods market; and
the time 10 not far distant, we believe, when the
country merchant will no more entertain the idea
of going further for his dry goods than hc now
docs for his Observation-Disclosures Price C,urenf.
The republic., 1851-03-18

WANTED TO HIRE--A colored female
w want. A slave preferred. Apply at this
office. Mar Is
EyRESH LOBSTER, YORK RIVER OYs-
Il TIERS, &c.-Just received in fine order, and
will be served up in every style, at ALIENS
Mar IS Empire Restaurant.
The republic., 1851-03-18

The RAILWAYS OF THE Misunderstanding to
work recently published in London, there were
in operation at the commencement Of l649, in all
parts of the world, total length of 1856 miles Of
railway, on which a capital Of f36S ,567 900 had
been actually expended; besides which there were
first of January, 1851, further extent of Z .s29
miles, the cost Of which would be, when com pleted,
El46, 100000 All these railways will have been
completed within the last twenty five years, and
at an expense of E500, 900, 900 sterlng-say $2,-
600 900 600.
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littls dears, you more fit for matrimony than
pullet il to look after family of fourteen chick
ems. Tho truth is, my dear girls, you want, gen.
restraints; more kitchen and less parlor; more leg
exercise and css sofa; more making puddngs and
less piano; more frankncss and less mock modesty;
more breakfast and less hustle. like the buxom,
brght-eyed, rosy-cheek, full breasted, bouncing
lass, who darn stockings, make her own frocks,
mend trousers. command regiment of pots and
kettles, milk the cows, feed the pigs, chop wood,
and shoot wild duck. rs well as the Duchess Of
Marlborough. or the Queen OF Spain; and be a lady
withal in the drawing room. But as for your pin
ing, moping. wasp wasted. putty faced, music
numbering, novel -dcvourng daughters Of fashion
and idlenes', with your consumption sosd shoes,
the future wives and mothers of England.
mrs. Eiliss Lectures, addressed TO Young Ladies.
Quite applicable, perhaps, for future American
wives and mothers. f
The republic., 1851-03-18

OPERA GLASSES, TELESCOPES, AND
" SPECTACLES.-KEYW LEWIS &
Co., have this day received large stock of Specta
clcs, with gold, silver, steel, and German silver
frames; also Microscopes, Drawing instruments,
Marine Telescopes, and Polyramer's Opera Magni
flying and Reading Glasses, together with fine as
sortment Of Charms. Keep constantly on hand a
fine assortment of Watches, Jewelry, and Fancy
Articles; also Silver Forks, Spoons, Tumblers,
Mugs, Cups, Bouquet Holders, and Card Cases. Sill
yer ware of all kinds made to order. Watches and
Jewery carefully repaired.
The public are invited to call and examine this
stock at the store of Keyworth, Lewis & Co., three
doors west of 9Th street. March lS-3t*
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From Nesc York.
Wednesday, Mar. 9Th.
Wednesday, March 10.
Wednesday, April I'd.
Wednesday, April 10th.
Wednesday, May 10Th.
Saturday, /" Path.
Saturday, June 7th.
Saturday, " 2lst-
Saturday, July 5th.
Saturday, {" 10Th.
Saturday, August ID.
Saturday, " 18th.
Saturday, +" 30th.
Saturday, Sept. 18th.
Saturday, E" 9th.
Saturday, October 1lth.
Saturday, Z" 25th.
Saturday, Nov. 8th.
Saturday, &c 22d.
Saturday, Dec. 9th.
Saturday, {" goth.
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Ireland as boy and prisoner. Afterwards travel
ling in Gaul and Italy, and growing up - learned
priest, he was commissioned by Pope Cclestine 70
convert the Irish, task which he immediately
commenced, and carried into effect with uncxam-
pied ardor and perseverance,. He travelled through
out the whole of Ireland, preaching everywhere to
the barbarous people, whom he baptized in multi
tudes. Ho also ordained clergy TO preside over
them, gave aims to the poor, made presents to the
kings, founded Inonasteries and, in short, estab-
lished the Christian religion and made ample ar
rangement for its support in Ireland We learn
that the customary panegyric, in honor Of the pa
tron saint, is to be pronounced next Sabbath in St.
Patrick's church, Of this city.
CaraIsAL Couar.-John Rady, who, in company
with man named Harry, committed assault
and battery upon Messrs. Payne Todd and Whar-
ton, in October 1850, and who was last week found
guilty, in addition, OF intent to kill, yester
day morning sentenced at labor in the penitentiary
for six years-thc same period Harry was scntcnc
ed to serve for the similar offence.
Thomas Cater was yesterday tried on two cases,
for keeping gaming table and for selling liquor
without license. lie was found guilty on the last
named charge, and sentenced to pay fine of six
teen dollars, provided by the statute.
Addison Brown was convicted of stealing seven
turkeys and eight chickens, the property of John
M. Springman. Sentenced to the penitentiary for
three years.
Thomas Miles, colored, who committed an as
sault and battery a woman Of his own complex
ion, submitted his case to the court, and was sem
fenced to imprisonment in the county jail for two
weeks.
Tobias Simpson, indicted for resisting the aux
iliary guard, also submitted his to the court,
and was sentenced to pay fine OF three dollars
and to be imprisoned in the county Jail for the
space of ten days. Htt
Richard Bays, coiored, an old offender,
found guilty of the larceny of an overcoat, worth
$23 and other articles, and sentenced to the peni-
tentiary for three years.
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WASHINGTON CITY

Private Family PROTESTANT BoardIng
School,
(ENGLisu AND rRENCH)
For the careful and thorough instruction Of
YOUNG LADIES
In all the branches of study, both solid and orna-
mental, which are required in an
AMERICAN FEMALE EDUCATION,
Located on Indiana avenue, near the City Hall.
Rev. r. w. CUsHMAN, A. NJ,
Mar l7-dly~ Principal.