davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-01-08
BY q. w. BorELER, Auctioneer.
LIE OLE XAIII A I'll Il REAL pRlpERIN

- y
~ by virtue OF deed OF trust from Richard G.
Brisooc To the subscribers, dated on the 22d, and
recorded on the 24th day of February, lS49, in
Liber i, A. s. No . folios 304 TO 3l0, one of the
land records of Washington county, in the District
Of Columbia, we shall offer for sale at public auc-
tion 10 the highest bidder therefor, all that part OF
lot No. g. in square 3S2, being and lying in the city
Of Washington, and contained within the following
metes and bounds-that is to say beginning for
the same at the northeast Of said lot at the
intersection of 9th street west with Louisiana ave-
nae, and running thence south with the line of 9th
street west 81 feet III inches thence westerly par
alel with Canal street los feet inches, to the
east line of lot No. > thence northwestwardly
with the dividing line of lot No g. in said square,
to the avenue, "a feet 10 inches thence with the
line of Louisiana avenue 1913 feet inches To 9th
street and the place of beginning-containing
5,033l square feet
This property is in improved and central
part of the city. There il eight three story
brick stores, with granite fronts and slate roofs.
Sale to be made on the premises on TUESDAY,
7th January next, at o'clock, p. NJ One fourth
of the purchase money To be paid in hand-the
twelve months, with interest from date TO be Sc
cured to the satisfaction of the trustees.
On the full payment of the purchase money and
interest, valid deed, conveying to the purchaser
purchasers all title and estate vested in the
trustees will be executed.
Should the terms of sale not be complied with iii
three days from the day OF sale the trustees reserve
the right to sell the property at auction on such
credit they may think fit at the risk and cost of
the deiaulting purchaser or purchasers, after one
week q notice by advertisement III some Washing
ton newspaper. All conveyancing to be at the cost
of the purchaser purchasers
sSs sSSr. sSS: J Y F,SsS$: rS4S$. Trustees.
&. w. BOTELER, Auctoneer.
4.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-01-08
tn & Il 4 P Il RLII.
philanthropy.

Abon Ben Adhem (may his tribe increaseD
Awoke one night from deep dream of peace,
And within the moonlight of his room,
Making it rich and like lily in bloom,
An angel writing in book of gold.
Exceeding peace had made Ben Adbem bold;
And to the presence in the room he said,
'sWhat writest thou?" The vision raised its head
And with look made of all sweet accord
Answered, "The names of those who love the
Lord"
"And is mine one?" said Abon. 'Nay, not so,'
Replied the angel. Abon spoke more low,
But cheerly still; and said, al pray thee them
w rite me as one that loves his fellow men,"
The angel wrote and vanished The next night
He came again, with great awakening light,
And showed their names whom love of God had
blessed:
And 10! Ben Adhem name led all the rest
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-01-08
From The London Nautical Standard.
Our Present Condition OF Advancement IN
Naval Architecture.

! We have, from time to timc drawn the atten-
ton of the public to the very backward condition
of naval architecture in this country, considered as
"A science. Considered as an art, and mere ex-
pansion or development of carpentry there is little
doubt that the shipwrights of the United Kingdom
equal to any IN the world; but II Is not to be
concealed that as constructors we are lmmeasura-
bly, behind some other of the maritime nations OF
Europe. Under the old system of protection and
exclusive privileges given by the Navigation laws,
this condition of things might be deemed of lnfe-
rior consequence but now, that we have the com
petition OF the world to struggle against 1t lie OF the
utmost importance that we relieve ourselves from
"A condition of things which, unameliorated, will
deprive of our trade and transfer our mercan-
tile preponderarce to some other more astutc and
energetic people At the present moment the mer
chants of the United States are FULLY aware of
deficiencies, and are ready 70 axe advantage of
our rmanifestlnferiorityi nautical engineering. We
informed that the ship builders OF the States,
who have been distinguished ioI the beauty,
symmetry, and good sailing qualities of their ships
are now zealously engaged IN hot competition to
produce the fastest models Tor the merchant ser
vice. BY the columns of the Times we learn that
order by well known house in the China trade
has been given to builder without any conditions
To cost, the only conditions appended being that
the ship shall be of 900 tons burthen and that the
building bc done quickly as possibe; TO these
conditions only added that the ship shall pos
sess the most perfect combination OF beauty and
speed consistent with 'ength. II ia thus pretty
clearly evident that the race in ship building has
already commenced between the country and the
United States; and it is pretty plain in which way
II will terminate, unless the merchants and ship
owners Of this country at once, and before il is
late, set about devisng measures TO meet tNs extra
ordinary movement amongst our transatlantic
brethren. short experience has shown, that in the
carrying trade, in every thing else, the race il
TO the swift; and that vessels of good character,
and of known speed, will always insure higher
rates than others. In fact time Ia always an i'm
portant element in mercantile transactions; and il
IL, therefore, an incontroverGble proposition, that
ships having the advantage of speed, must ever
command an immense advantage over their infe
rior competitors. We are not of those who vanly
imagine that any thing may be effected by AN act
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-01-08
Prospectus or
THE CONS TITUTION

II neio Daily Paper to be published in Wash
ttgtOn City, ID. e.
vTNHE UNDERSIG NED will shortly publish at the
i seat of the National Government new daily
paper, as the organ of the great UNION PARTY OF
the United States.
The elements of national revolution, evolved
from the passions of mankind, always tend to fatal
examinations; but il is the prerogative of en-
hghtened public will to control them, and make
them subservent to wise and patriotic issues Such
elements now fearfuy at work in the United
States, tending avowedly to revolution which
every patriot would deplore as the greatest calam-
ity that could possibly befal this country. The eff
forts of the UNION Party alone can avert that
lamity-the united efforts of those who, noby re
inquishing personal and old party considerations,
are determined to stand shoulder to shoulder for
Liberty and the Union, and foreuer, and
insepardble -
The fires of American patriotism require to be
rekndled in the hearts of too many of our coun-
trymen. Evil influences from abroad have found
their way amongst them, and smothered the
flames which ought never to subside in American
bosoms. In one section of the country an ignis-
fatuus has been held up light to better pros
perlty; in another, the moral sentiment has been
stimulated to monomania, with the design of eff
fecting collision between the North and the South
and dissolution of the American Union. Even
now, the missionaries OF ruin, seeming blood from
afar, lowering, like vultures, in the hope of
conflict
tits high time therefore for patriotic Americans
for men of both the old pariesto throw aside their
greater party, for the salvation of the country. 1t
is high time that they should wake from their false
security, and look their real dangern the face; TO
reassert their true American character, and resolve
with energy never to be relaxed that no foreign
domestic foe shall stay the course OF their
try's glorious destiny
1t will be the earnest purpose f"fHE CoNsTITu-
TIoN faithfully to represent the sentiments of the
Union party. II will recognise no man as Wing
Democrat; but every friend n
foe to the Union, the Constitution, and the laws;
and it will advocate those and only those
which the Union party will sanction.
With these principles and motives, "THE CoNsTI-
TUITION will take the field, 'thrice armed" in the
cause of common country-fully confident of
success, and of the liberal support of IN enlightened
and still independent people.
The first number will be published as soon as the
necessary mechanical arrangements shall be COM
pleted.
TERMs-Ten dollars year in advance. Letters
addressed to the publishers must be post paid.
Tri weekly paper. cr.................... 70 %
Weekly Z" ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 90
Postmasters throughout the United States are
hereby constituted agents.
ROBERT FARNHAM & co.
WAsHINGToN CITY, ID. c., November IL, 1850.
Nov l3-dU
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-01-08
DENJAmIN BLAKE MINOR,

DENJAMIN BLAKE MINOR, Attorney AT
I'D Law. will attend promptly to any business in
cases in the Appellate and Federal Courts,) and
the adjacent counties, and in the town of Peters
burg.
OJ- Office No. 3, Law Buildings Richmond
Virginia. Aug. b-tf
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-01-08

Il
w ufactory corner of Rroomc and Sheriff SITS +,
New York.
The subscribers offer for SALE of their ownnIan-
utacturc, their improved pafent Single and Double
Cylinder Printing Presses, for newspaper and book
work; Card Printing Machines, Proof Presses,
Hydraulic Presses, with drought iron Cylinders
Geered and other Standing Presses; also, Lithos
graphic and Copperplate Presses, Binders mate;
ras, &c &c; Chases, Cases, Galleys, Furniture,
Stands, Imposing Stones, &c. &c, constantly on
hand and every article necessary for complete
Printing Office including Type and Ink, furnished
on the most favorable terms. Printers, publishers
and others, wishing to establish Newspaper,
Book or Job Office will be furnished with an cst-
mate for the same, in detail, if desired. Machinery
made to order drawings. Iron and Brass Cast
ings 10 order. They also manufacture superior
cast steel mill, pit, crosscut, circular and other
Saws, a supply of which they keep constantly on
hand H. HOE 20.
n. b. Proprietors ofnewspapers who will insert
the advertisement three times and send us a mum
Der of their paper containing it, will be entitled to
payment on purchasing ol " tunes the
amount Of .heir bill. Jan. 26tf
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-01-08
head of the list of Goals used for the generation of

heau OF the list of Goals used for the generation of
steam
Is gratifying to learn from the North Aneyican
that the demand for coal fuel for steamers il ran
IDLY increasing IL ID believed that the time is an
preaching when the great sailing vessels of the
ocean-those that carry freight-wi be converted
into propeers 10 be moved by st-am. Already we
are told, large number of the sailing packets re
Gently launched at New York have been constr uct-
ed with view ts their ultimate conversion into
vessels of that description Such facts deeply in
terestng to the coal propretors of the Cumberland
region.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-01-08
80, FIRE pRooF CHEsTs, for nooKs.

sx@N, FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for BOOKS.
SMH PAPERS, JEWELRY, &c.--EVANS &
WATSON, No. SO Dock street, opposite
~ss'~ the Philadelphia Exchange Patent Soap
stone Lined and Keyhole Cover SALAMANDERS.
Fire and Thief Proof IRON CHESTS, warranted to
stand more heat than any other Chests in the coun-
try. Also, Patent Air Chamber IRON CHESTS;
l700 now in use. They also continue to make the
ordinary Fire Proofs al very low prices.
We, the undersigned, were present, on the lth
day of September, when Messrs. Evans & Watson
tested one of their Salamander Fire Proof Chests at
which time they consumed five cords of wood over it,
commencing at 8 A. M. and continuing until p.
M, making five hours intense heat, amounting to
a white heat. The Chest remained III the fire until
the next morning. when it opened in our pre-
sencc and all the books and papers were taken out
having been preserved entire. The above named
Chest, together with the books and papers, may be
examined by calling at the store of Evans & Wat
son. SO Dock street.
THOS HANSELL, 18th street above Arch
SAMUEL l.. DAVIS, Ill N. Sd street.
Messrs. Eodns q Watson.
GENTLEMEN; Having been present when the con
tents of the chest alluded to III the above certificate
were exposed TO view, tako pleasure III adding my
testimony to the perfect security of the papers. No
mark Of fire was apparent ON any OF them;
pAllsDElralA, l,E} Sept. 10, 1880.
BALTIMORE, June Is, lS49
Messrs. EpdnS y Wdtson, Philddeiehid.
GENTLEMEN We have much pleasure i'll recon-
endng your Fire proof Chests TO the notice of the
uie oHS w PuiSht.Seu iioiii w i'iiiE
saved books and contents etiectually, after un
dergoing very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings Arch
street wharf on the Schuylkil, the oh of June,
1919. Yours, very respectfully.
RUSSELL s. GILLINS.
Cast and Wrought Iron Houses, of all sizes and
patterns, made to order.
Seal and Letter Copying Presses Plre- proof
Doors for Banks and Stores, Patent Slate-lincd Re
rigerators, warranted superior to all others, Water
Filters. Nov 30-db
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-01-08
pLANNErr,s BIrrERs

CREATE IA healthy action throughout the body,
~ restore the appetite, cqualizc the circulation,
give tone and energy to the system, and create n
power of resistance 10 disease In all its FORMS rarely
to be obtained. They will perform speedy and
permanent cure of Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Fldtis-
iency, General Debility, Lir Complaint, and all the
train of symptoms commonly called Nervous If
fecttonS.
HEADACHE a
will be Immediately relieved by the ol this in
valuable compound, which is purely Uegetdbie, and
is adapted to all ages and conditions.
FEMALES
will find In this delicate and palatabie preparation
a combination of Tonic, iAerattve, and Aperienf
qualities, peculiarly adapted to their systems.
The specific action that this article has on the
Liver and Digestipc Organs, renders IT a complete
dntidofe tor FeUer and Ague, and Bilious and Ty'
phus Feyers.
WATERviLLE, July 81; 1850.
DEAR SIR Having beon afflicted with Chronic
Diarrhea during the latter part OF the time was
in business at the South and was obliged 10 leave
ON that account, | came North, hoping change OF
air would restore me; but grew gradually weaker
and weaker, until was confined To my bed, or
nearly My father, on VISIT To the city oi New
York, saw your advertisement of Bitters, and pur-
chnsed a bottle which took, and from which l ex-
pcricnced relief have continued To take 1t, and
ann now well You need have no fear OF recon-
tncndng your preparation for the cure OF this com
plant.
Very rcspcc fully, yours, &c
(Signcd) ADAM c. LOwBlE
Distributing Agents,
WILLIAM r. HICKS CO,
lag aud ihl Front street New York
And for sale 10y X. :. PArTERsoN and u. ID. and
W H. GuLMAN. April IT. ly (Nov 2s)
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-01-08
ALEXANDRIA ACADEMY

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
y1NHE course of study embraces the Ancient and
L the Modern Languages, Mathematics, and
Natural Science. Courses of Lectures on Natural
Philosophy, Chemistry and Astronomy, are de
livercd during the year. The school ROOM recita.
ton, and lecture rooms all handsomely fur
nished The Institution is supplied with a complete
Philosophical and Chemical apparatus, and every
other requisite for thorough and extensive study
Terms for board, washing, fuel and lights, with
tuition in Latin, Greek, and Mathematics, $50
per annum. For further information address
Oct l-tf r. l.. BROCKETT, Principal
GADSBY'S HOTEL,
Corner of PennsyIvania avenue ana I'D 81
Near Railroad Depot, Washington
Oct 2-iftf
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-01-08
PRICES OF TYPE.

And larger sizes at equally low prices
Fancy letter of every description, Combination
Borders, Flower Cuts, and Ornaments in great
riety
Wood Letter of every description, from to Is
lines Plea at manufacturers prices.
Smith, Washington and Power Presses, of the
following sizes and prices, viz:
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-01-08

II H.. HOOE ~ CO., Wholesale and retail deal
i crs in Carpctipg, Floor Oil Cloths, Mattings
Rugs Curtain Materials, Shceting, Blankets, and
house furnishing goods generally.
Pennsylvania avenue ,bctween7t 7th and Sthstreets,
Washington, d. G.
Aug 20--tf Union.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-01-08
TO PRINTERS.

TYPE PRESSES, AND, EVERY MATERIAL
i NECESSARY FOR FURNISHING NEWS
PAPER, BOOK, AND JOB OFFICES, al
ways be had at the long established BALTIMORE
TvpE FOUNDRY, Bank Lane, adjoining Barnum 3
City Hotel, at greatly reduced rates. on six months
credit for approved notes, or liberal discount al
lowed where money is paid.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-01-08

The best and most conclusive reason for an ei-
feet that / ever rcmember To have heard, writes
western correspondent, was given 10y a lone idea
Dutchman, in reply TO a friend who remarked
''Why. Hans, you have che most feminine cast OF
Cuuntruance have ever seen" "Oh, yaw, wac
the reply, "l knew de reason ior dat nine modeT
ipas a lc0mdn NJ hnickerboektr
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-01-08
sas5a sizsl - - 80 80 A4

OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION,
Washington and Baltimore IL. II. Company.
PASSENGER TRAINS run as follows, viz;
i From Washington at q a. m, and p IN daily,
and 8 u. daily, except Sunday
From Baltimore at u. m, and 3 p. IN. daily
and 9 a. IN. daily, except Sunday
April 29--dly Il. III, PARSONS, Agent.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-01-08
MISS r.. II. SCOTT.

MISS r.. IL. SCOTT.
Music Lessons ON Piano and Guitar.
4 PPLICATION So be made at Miss MARY h.
"A BRONAUGH'S, next door to the Hon Mr.
Holmes on Missouri avenue, between Sd and !
streets, WASHINGTON. ID. G.. After the experience
Miss ScorT has had in teaching in Seminares,
both South and West she is confident she will
give satisfaction to those who favor her with their
patronage.
She has also made arrangements to give lessons
the Piano at Temperance Hall, on r. street
Tcrins moderate. Sept B. tt
EnsNxzrp COOK GEoRGs b. SAuGENT
COOK ~ SARGENT,
GENERAL LAND AGENTS,
Corner of Main and Second Streets
Davenport Iona
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-01-08
Indian Corn.

Rice probably the chief article OF sustenance of
the larger number OF human beings; wheat OF the
next class in number but the grain. which ought
To be most cultivated and relied on. Ia our maize or
Indian corn Its production demands labor and
care, but the growing plant can hardly be sur
passed in iuxuriance or beauty, and We know moth
ing else above ground-certainly no grain--of
which 30 large an amount of food can be annually
obtained from well cultivated acre. IL ls far more
reliable for good yield than wheat, and the insects
which assal IL are far more within the reach OF
mans cxterminating warfare Ii grows rankly
and natures seasonably two thirds of the
earth's sbabable surface, and. under thorough cul-
tvation, will yield one hundred bushels two and
half tons of highly nutritious grain to the acre,
beside large amount of fodder for cattle; or,
sowed properly and cut green, as many as twelve
the of the best food for cattle has been
obtained The world hears enough of our cotton
crop, and any worm, or blight or drouth or HOOD,
or premature frost affecting it, is telegraphed and
trumpeted all over the civilized world; political
orators and mercantile writers talk though the
world existed by the grace oi cotton, whereas our
Germ crop is worth three oi our cotton any year OF
lives But is mainly consumed at
home, while our cotton IN good part goes abroad,
aud this belittes the Importance OF the former and
magnifies that of the latter.
There n stupid prejudice throughout the Tree
States against the use OF corn an article of hu-
man food, which seems To be based on a presump-
ton that it is a and homeiy grain, designed
for hogs and cattle. In the South this prejudice
unknown, and corn bread of various kinds and
other preparations of this grain constantly pro
vided and freely used in every household, from
h CHEST to lowest Much OF this prejudice Is slmp
ly absurd but it has some foundation i'll the cur
rent ignorance with regard to the preparation and
preservation Of the flour of corn The plant has
been known to the civilized world for comparative
ly few ages, and IL not yet fully understood nor
fairly treated by the great majority even OF our
people, while in Europe has had no chance at
all. The farina OF corn Is among the sweete5t and
most delicate of any which the earth produces, II
properly cured But the ripe grain contains mols-
ture and the -four readily absorbs more and IN
consequence a good part OF that consumed In this
country, with nearly all that il sent abroad, is in
the irst place very imperfecty prepared, and then
dampened, heated soured, rendered inusty,
until it is not decent food food for we'll bred hog
methods current Of curing, grinding, packing, and
trsnsp sporting it, On account of these, British and
Irish papers speak dsparagngly Of the taste of corn
bread. without the remotest idea of what that taste
rghtfully is. Ne,o York Tribune
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-01-08

MINES or WALEs.-Some of the mines are truly
grand undertakings. The Consolidated mines,
the largest OF the Cornish group, employ upwards
of three thousand persons. One of it's engines
pumps water from direct depth of one thousand
six hundred feet, the weight of the pumping appa-
ratus alone being upwards of five hundred tons; the
pumping rod is one thousand seven hundred and ior
ty feet long and il raises about two million gallons
of water in week, from depth OF tive times the
height of St Pauls. These are, indeed. wonders
to marvel att The Consolidated and United mines,
both belonging to one company, are stated 10 nave
used the following vast quantities of materials in
year Goals, fifteen thousand two hundred and sev
enty tons candles, one hundred and thirty tive
thousand one hundred and forty four pounds; gun
powder eighty two thousand pounds; leather, for
straps, sc, thirteen thousand four hundred and
ninety three pounds pick and shovel handles. six
teen thousand six hundred and ninety eight do
zen. Sir Charles Lemon has estimated that in the
whole OF the Cornish mines El3,000 worth of gun
powder is used annually; that the timber employed
in the upper ground works equals the grow th OF
one hundred and forty square miles OF Norwegian
orcst; and that thirty seven million tons OF water
are raised annually from the mines.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-01-08

+ AVIS OF THE LAST SESSION. few
L. copies of the pamphlet edition of the Laws
passed the last session OF Congress are Tor sale
at the Republic Office Oct 3O-tf
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING.
OF DEsCRIPTIoN
Executed nffhr Offer of the Republic.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-01-08

INHARP'S RIFLE, with the exclusive right of
- applying Dr. Maynard's "Primer;" manuiac-
tured and sold by the subscribers.
These guns surpass all other firearms heretofore
invented for facility of loading and unloading,
(Which can be done in instantly cleaning, and
accuracy of shooting. They are loaded at the
it were by magic. Fifty primers are placed near
the 'cone," and no further attention thereto is ne
ccssary until they have all been used. They are
safer than any other kind of guns, an accident
would not possibly occur Address, (post pad
BUTTERFIELD * NIPPE,
Frankford Road, near Oxford st., Phila., Pa.
j. w. BADEN & BRoTHER, Agents, Hardware
Merchants, Pennsylvania avenue, near 9th street,
Washington, d. c.. Nov 30-2m