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The republic., 1851-02-17

NEw JERsEr.-Thsrc were six unsuccessful bal
lots on Friday, in joint meeting of the Legislature,
to elect State treasurer. The vote on the final
ballot WAS hlairs, 81; Smith, 3S; Firth, 2; Hne
line, l.
resolution was offered to suspend further vot-
ing FOR treasurer, and proceed to vote for United
States Senator. This was amended, 80 as to pro-
ballot was then had for keeper of the State
prison. Jacob r. Ceddes received 81 votcs; W.
b. vandevcer, 80; J. Hilliard, 2--no election
The republic., 1851-02-17
TaEAsuRy DxpARrMRSr.

FcDruAry II, IooI,
This Department has received, through the Uni
ted States Consul at Guayaquil, small amount of
money belonging to citizen of tho United States,
whose name issupposed to be Charles Shaw, of New
York, who was drowned at that place on his way via
Panama 70 California. The present notice is given
for the information of any relatives heirs Of said
Charles Shaw having legal claim to said money.
THOMAS CORWIN,
Secretary of the Troasurv.
The republic., 1851-02-17

DEATH OF MAJoa DAvEzAc.-Major AUousrE
DAvEzAc. late Charge d'Anaircs at the Neither
lands, died in New York, on Saturday morning,
after short illncss. Major DAvEzAc, it will be
remembered, was citizen of Louisiana, and dis
tinguished having been one Of the aides do camp
Of General Jackson at the memorable battle Of
New Orleans.
The republic., 1851-02-17
SATURDAY, February II

SATVRDAY, Fepruury 10.
The memorial of Lucius H. Armstrong, claiming
for losses by expulsion from Tampico in May,
1876, and for detention of brig Foam, being taken
up for consideration, together with the proofs and
documents connected herewith, the Board came
to an opinion that tho claim is valid against the
republic of Mexico, and tho same was allowed nc
cordingly; the amount to be awarded subject to
the future action Of the Board.
Adjourned until IL o'clock on Monday.
The republic., 1851-02-17
lra resnncffullx inxifed N

Oo- The public arc respectfully invited 10
attend a meeting of the Washington City Union
Missionary and Tract Society, TO be held this
ing at the Fret Baptist church, Tenth strect, ccm-
mcncing at quarter after seven o'clock. Rev. s.
p Hill and Rev. Mr.. Finklc will address the meet
ing, and the agent viii read his report.
Ecb II
The republic., 1851-02-17

R1DUcED RAILROAD FAREs.--The New York pa
pers state that the railroad convention sitting at
Albany has resolved to reduce the fare for through
passengers, between Albany and Buffalo, to $3.50,
to take effect on the 1st of April. The distance is
about three hundred and fifty miles, and the re-
duced rate per mile will be less than two cent?.
The republic., 1851-02-17

NBw BANKs.-We understand that during the
ensuing spring no less than eight new banks will
be organized in various parts of the city. The fol-
lowing are the names Of those projected The Bank
OF the Metropolis. the Bank of the Republic, Chat
Banks, and another whose name We have not been
able to ascertain. The capital of the two first will
be about two millions Of dollars each, and the
mainder will have an aggregate capital of between
The republic., 1851-02-17

The FArHER or THE PREsipESr.-We are in
formed that the venerable father of President Fill
more, now eighty years ofagc, is on visit to his
son, at Washington, and has just reached this city,
where he will remain day or two, having taken
lodgings Mt Joncs's hotel -lohiIa. ". Amer, lath
The republic., 1851-02-17

"Nor ALL GoLp THAT GLrsrEas. The accounts
of gold being found in Central America. near Chi
nandega, are said to be a humbug, projected by
the tavern keepers TO increase their profits. II is
said that they procured gold dust and mixed it
with the earth, but washed it all out again them
eclves.
The republic., 1851-02-17

MILITARY APPoINTMENrs.-Govcrno Lowe has
appointed the following gentlemen his ads-dc-
camp, with the rank Of colonel: William s. Git
hngs, Of Baltimore Augustus r. Sellers, of fCalvcrt;
George p. Thomas, of Baltimore; Robert Starr,
OF Baltimore; John M. Miller, of Cecil, and Rum.
sey McHenry, of Hartford.
The republic., 1851-02-17

FnoM VENEzUELA.-The barque Paez, at this
port from Puerto Cabello, announces the result Of
the presidential election by the Venezuelan Con-
gress on the goth ultimo. Monagas, brother of the
late President, received 65 votes, Guzman 8, and
Rendon Z; SO that Monagas is tho President for the
next four years. No other news. The country
was Quiet PhilddeLphia Bulletin. l4h
The republic., 1851-02-17

SURVEYORS INsrRUMESr.-Mr Frederick A.
Whitescarver, of the county Of Bedford, has in
vented an instrument which promises to be Of
great value to the engineers and surveyors. 1t is
called ga self calculating transit and intended
to measure and distance without the usual nca-
suremcnt by chain, and without requiring the nee
dle asin the ordinary compass, except pt rhaps for
the purpose Of fobaining the point departure The
instrument seems highly recommended by scen-
tific and practical men, and is well worth the cx-
animation Of professional engineers, of persons
interested in extensive or accurate surveys
The republic., 1851-02-17

10 now out of the canal. and various improve
mcnts arc going on along tho line On the lat of
March the process Of rcGng the canal will com
mcnce, and when completed the spring tradc will
begin Cumberland (lfd) Cirilion, liM.
The republic., 1851-02-17

ADMIRAL or THE FLHRr.-It 10 said that the COM
mand of the British fleet in the Mediterranean will
be given to Admiral Deans Dundas, and that he
will be succeeded as first Sea Lord of tho Admiralty
by Admiral Elliott.
The republic., 1851-02-17

CHocrAw PAPER. E. Dwight, full blooded
Choctaw, has become sole editor of the Choctaw
Infeligencer, published at Doaksville. Choctaw Ma
ton One half Of this paper is printed in the Indian
language, the other in En- nRlish
The republic., 1851-02-17

PArKsr SusPkspERs.--A Yankee has just in
vented suspendcr that 80 contracts on your APP
proach to water, that the moment you come TO
puddle IL lifts you up and drops you on tho oppo-
site side.
The republic., 1851-02-17

SCARCITY OF SILvER.--The export OF specie from
this port, for the two weeks ending this day. was
77,0Os, of which $345,lS3 were in silver coins
OfAmerican half dollars alone 82t5,s4l were ex-
ported IN. Y. Com. Adr., l5M.
The republic., 1851-02-17

Or Do you want finely executed Da-
at the lowest pricc--thcn 60 to the
Odcon where perfect likeness will I've given or no
charge, Feb li-6tt
The republic., 1851-02-17

3 NAvAL.--Tho frigates Constitution and Brandy.
wine have been dismanted and laid up in ordinary,
at the navy yard.
The dry dock is nearly completed, that it is
expected the men will be paid off on Saturday,
with the exception of sufficient number to do the
finishing work.
The schooner Emma has been chartered at Boston
to bring the rest of the articles intended to be ship
ped on board the st. Lawrence, which now awaits
her arrival.-Netp York Mirror.
The republic., 1851-02-17

BurpLE OF BANK NorEs has been found by
hired girl in Utica, N. ", and is supposed TO be
part Of those stolen recently from the Otsego Bank
The republic., 1851-02-17

ANerHsR RSvRvIvoR.-Ac correspondent ofth Bos.
ton Journal contradicts the report published re-
Gently that the last of the heroes of the battle of
Bunker Hill was dead. Major Burns, of Whitcficld,
New Hampshire, who participated in the battle, 10
etill living.
The republic., 1851-02-17
CumBERLAxp CoAL.-The csuilian Of the l4tl

CUMBERLAND CoAL.-The Ciuilian of the l4th
instant says:
One Of our prominent coal companies has pur-
chased the property commonly known as sCom-
merciai Mart on the east side of the middle canal
basin, below the lock, and intend erecting commo.
dious wharves for the loading of coal, to be con
nccted with the present wharves of the same COM
pany, by an extension of their railroad from the
town bridge across Wills's creek. We do not be.
leve that better site for wharves can be found in
all this region
The republic., 1851-02-17

! NEW JERSEY OysrKRs.-In the Senate on We'd
nesday, supplement to the law for the preserva.
tion OF shell fish intended to guard against the al
legged trespasscs of citizens of New York, was
passed to its third reading.
1t enacts that it shall not be lawful for any per-
son who 10 not at the time and has not been an in
habitant and resident of New Jersey for six months
next preceding, to take gather oysters, clans,
shell fish, in any of its rivers, bays, or waters
under penalty of imprisonment not exceeding
six months, and fine not exceeding one hundred
and fifty dollars.
The republic., 1851-02-17

AMIN Bsy left Savannah on the 18th instant, on
his way to Charleston.
The republic., 1851-02-17
THE UNITED STATES HOTEL,
Pennsylvania arcnue, bet,ceen Sd and 4 'treei

Pennsylvania arcnue, bet,ceen Sd and A. streets,
WASHINGTON CITY.
rVNHIS ESTABLISHMENT was opened on Tues
Il day, the 4th day Of February. 1851, by the
subscriber, late of Gadsby's hotel. as manager,
who respectfully announces to his friends and the
public generally that il is commended to their
favor and patronage by every comfort and con-
vonience that be found in the best conducted ho
tells in the country. He would also add, that
a hotel conducted by hun will always be found
a safe and pleasant abode for families. and all
who regard propricty, good order, and the strict
est decorum essentials Of an agreeable home
Feb loft w. N. H. JUDkiNS-
Baltimore Sun, New York Herald, Richmond
Enquirer, Petersburg IntelIigenoer, publish every
other day two weeks, and forward accounts
r Osr- Al the Assembly hall, or returning there
IL from, on Tuesday evening, GOLD ChAiN
AND BRACELET. A liberal reward Will be paid
10 the finder who may leave il at the Office Of the
Rsp,tblic newspaper.
Feb 6-diHf
<yoRPoRATIoN sTOCK-wanted by
u Sept a5-tl CHURP X SCHENCk.
The republic., 1851-02-17

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,
NJ, from her berth, at the foot Of Canal street.
No berth secured untifpaid for.
All letters must pass through the Post Office.
commodations for elegance or comfort, apply to
EDWARD X. COLLINS,
Sc 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 l3
The republic., 1851-02-17
THE NEW YORK Il LIvERPOOL UNITED
STATES MAIL sTEAMERS.
rDl. IT. L. &

THE NEW YORK q LlvERPOOL UNITED
STATES MAIL sTEAmERs.
The ships comprising this line are
The ATLANTIC. Capt. West.
The PACIFIC. Capt. Nyc.
The AkCIlC........... Capt. Luce.
Inc DnE!!O... 1890. ..C1Pt. ComstoCx'
The ADRIATIC ......... Capt Grafton.
*h THESE ships having been built BY
~E contract expressly for Government
u Bservicc, every care has been taken in
their construction, also in their engines, to en-
sure strength and speed; and their accommoda-
tionsfor passengers are unequaled for elegance or
comfort
Price Of passnge from New York to Liverpool
$780, Exclusive use ofextras size statc-rooms, 1926
from Liverpool to New York, E35.
inexperienced surgeon will be attached to each
No berth can be secured until paid for.
PROPOSED DATES OF SAILING.
From Nstc York. From liverpool.
Wednesday, Mar. 5th. Saturday, Feb. Sth.
Wednesday, March 10. Saturday, " 22d.
Wednesday, April I'd. Saturday, March 6th.
Wednesday, April 10TH Saturday. g 22d.
Forfrcight or passage, appHt co,,,rs
No Sc Wall street, N. Y.
To BROWN, SHIPLEY & CO.,
E. G. ROBERTS ( c6..
10 Kings Arms Yard, London
Or l.. DRAPER, jr,
Boulevard, Montmartre, Paris.
The owners of these ships will not be account
able for gold silver, bullion, specie, jcwelry, pre-
cious stones or metals, unless bills of lading are
signed therefor, and the value thereof expressed
therein.
no After the first of Aprilnextthc rate offreght
by the above steamers from Liverpool will be ma
tcriallv reduced. Feb l3
The republic., 1851-02-17

ASTONISHING AND AMUSING.
DR. J. B. DODS will lecture and experiment at
IL the Temperance Hall, on e street, upon the
science of Electrical Psychology every evening,
at u O'Clock. % I8
Admission 25 cents; gentleman and two ladies
so cents; children half price. Feb l2-u
The republic., 1851-02-17
PANORAMA OF THE BIBLE

PANORAMA OF THE BIBLE
ATOW OPEN ut odd Fcllows' Hall, january
IN csth instant, and will continue for short
time only. eHs.ti
contniuing over fifty of the most striking scenes in
the Bible, commencing with Chaos, and following
each other in historical order down to the Babylo-
nish Captivity. ;.
past z O'Clock.
Tickets Is cents; children under twelve years Of
age, half price.
terms. e.t'
Exhibition every Wednesday and Saturday sf-
ternoon Mt 3 O'Clock. Jan -
The republic., 1851-02-17

SMITHSONIAN LECTURES.-DR. GOADBY,
- of London, will deliver q course Of Lectures
." On the Structure and Functions Of Insects" with
numerous illustrations, on the eveningsof Monday,
Wednesday and Friday of this week.
Eel 1w
The republic., 1851-02-17

INCORPORATION sTOCK-wantedb by
~ Sept 25-W CHUEH SCHENCk.
The republic., 1851-02-17

MIR. AND MRS. HLAsKO HAVE THE
IN1 honor of informing the ladies and gentlemen
OF Washington that their Dancing Academy, az
the Saloon Of Temperance Hall, street, 10 and
will be opened every day from 10 O'Clock, .. m,
to O'Clock, p. M, (cxcept Sundnys:)
Parties and soirecs will be furnished upon de-
mand two excellent musicians, for q moderate
price. Applications 70 be made at Parker's Fancy
Store National hotel Feb 8--dtlstMar
The republic., 1851-02-17

WADHIMGTOH AeSEMBL1Ee.
TyHE Managers and Subscribers of tho Washing-
i ton Assemblies respectfully announce that the
fourth Assembly will be FANCY BALL, to be
given at jackson Hall, ON Thursday, the Nth in
slant.
No pervon admitted unless in fancy costume, ex-
cept heads Of families. and such other persons ~,
upon application to the COMMITTEES appointed Dy
the Managers, may. BY reason Of special circum-
stances, be admitted in citizens dress.
The COMMITTEES appointed are:
j. KNOX WALKER,
~ p. H. KEY,
p. H. CROSS,
Major A. H. GILLESPIE
Eeh lH-did a.-Ll-L
The republic., 1851-02-17
Wreck of the america.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. A.--The mate Of the steam
er America says the fragments of the vessel seen by
the captain Of the brig Madison, at Providence,
must have been portion of the wreck of that
steamer. He further says that part of the hull
came up after first going down, and nearly upset
the boat containing himself and portion of the
crew.
The republic., 1851-02-17
MlLLIoNArnEA AssoCrATiOs OF CAPITAL.

LNOR the purpose Of forming company witn
IL one thousand shares, of 81 900 EACH for which
certificates will be Issued, paying ten per cent per
annum in return therefor, with a safe prospect OF
doubling the whole amount invested, (ench and all
as .necia partncrs) free from assessment and liza
biitv. under the Revised Statute OF New York.
DESTROYS of having influential parties through the
entire Union intcrcsted for the purpose Of obtain
In contracts with the Government TO carry tho
Tn;ted states mail in steamers and vessels 70 and
from New York, California, the EAst Indcs, Eu-
rope, Sc. proposals will be received for limited
number of Ger ertifcates of shares Of = 900 each.
OLIv Err HOLDEN,
General Partner, and Chief gent Of Company.
n Wall street, New York.
Banking and Commercial Houses in Europe and
the Americas, on application and investment OF
capital will be appointed agents
Feb l-d6
The republic., 1851-02-17

rANTON GRAPE sE1AyTLs.-25 richly en-
u broidered White Grape Shawls, Of very recent
importation, just received on consignment from
Now York, and for sale by
Feb l0-2wf +. II. HOOE = ".
rITY LOTS FOR sALE.-B Building lots in
" every part Of the city for sale on .ccommo-
dating terIns by J. F. CALLAN,
3 Feb lift Corner e and 7th streets.
The republic., 1851-02-17

a. FOR RENT.-The House No. Union Row,
iH F street, just vacated by Allen A. ball, esq !.
Is tor rent. Tho house 10 large and convenient and
pleasant residence for a family. Possession can
be had Immediately.
Apply At Rspsblsc Office, 9th street.
Feb 1-U 81 kitrs
The republic., 1851-02-17

LIMITS TO sPORTSMEN; BY E. J. Lewis, M.
IL D., vol.
Leigh Hunts Essays and Mscelanies, vol.
Mississippi Scenes; by Joseph B. Cobb, vol.
Nobody's Son, or the Life and Adventures ol
Percival Mayberry; written BY himself.
Feb II FRANCK TAYLOK.
The republic., 1851-02-17

REMEMBER THE ORPHAN.-A lecture will be de-
livered at Carusi's Saloon on "wednesday evening,
by the Hon. ]. R. CHANDLER, for the benefit Of st.
vincent's Orphan Asylum, under tho patronage
and of the Roman Catholic church. Mr..
CHASDLER's abilities. lecturer, as is we'll
known. are of the highest order. full and fash
ionable audience will doubtless be in attendance,
and the occasion will prove beneficial, indeed to
the bcreaved children to whose welfare the receipts
will be dedicated.
The daily crescent., 1851-05-28

PHILADELPHIA, May 10, lS5l-The Association
OF Superntendents of the Insane Asylums through
out the country, are now holding their annual ses
sion in this city. DR.. ]. Ray, of Rhode island
Wee President occupied the chair in the absence
of Dr.. L. V. Bell, the newly elected President
Dr. ,skJrkbrldge was elected Secretary. Among
thSt5Snbers present is DR.. John Fonerden, of tht
MfX/7nd Hospital for the Insane Delegates are
also present from all parts of the United States anf
one from the Quebec Hospital
The debates are highly interesting, though some
awful pictures are given of the condition of the in.
durable insane in New England, when boarded
out TO those contracting to take charge of them a,
the lowest rate. -
During the past forty.eight hours, the Marshal's
police arrested 1875 prisoners, principally of disor
dery characters, and persons whose copduct in.
duces the belief that they were lounging about the
streets for no good purpose. The frequent acts of
incendlarles, particularly on Saturday and Sunday
nights, led TO additional measures of precaution.
and seems IN this instance, have been effectual
as no fire, lit by design, occurred
Mr.. Faas, an ingenious German of this CITY, com
me need on Monday the exhibition of an automa.
ton 1yrolean band Of instrumental performers,
They are as large as fa aud the inventor has sue
ceeded IN rendering their movements perfectly nat.
nra' while, the music performed is admirable.
They can he arranged to perform any piece OF
music In shorter time than a living band can be
drilled into new overture or march. The figures
are nine IN number, two being flute PLAYERS, one
clarlonette, three brass horns, two trumpets and
one fap-drummer. 1t has cost the inventor ten
years of study and labor.
The daily crescent., 1851-05-28
Abuses In Emigrant Packet Ships,

There is no living being who is not interested in
ascertaining how much truth there is in the follow
ing article. Human nature revots at the brutality
which, we fear, is here but family shadowed. The
| tremendous flood of immigration, a subsistence O,
which we have no TO look for soon, calls 70,
most rigid observance OF the laws by all captains
and other officers of vessels engaged in the trans.
portation of immigrants. The powers given by the
laws TO these officers are ample enough to admit
the practice OF cruelty under them, but violations
| oflaw committed to the prejudice of the most hum
BILE immigrant ought to be followed by full and
! summary punishment.
Where is We're Foster, who so humanely inter.
ested himself here d few months agol
From the New York sun, May 49,
In the Dublin Nation, of May 81, we find an arti
Gle on emigration, in which strange tale is told Of
some of the experiences of an Irish pentleman n
named Foster, brother to Sir Frederick Foster, and
connected with the Foster who was the last Speake,
| of the Irish House of Commons. This Mr.. Foster
having heard much of the hardships and treatmen,
10 winch Irish emigrants were exposed, resolved To
see for himself and in October last disguised his
rank, took passage at Liverpool in the steerage Of
one OF the American packet ships, and " rougbed
It during the trip. Mr.. Foster gives fearful
description of the scenes he saw enacted on board,
and of what he himself suffered His letter tn
Lord Hobart has been brought under the attention
OF the British Parliament, and on motion of Mr..
McCullagh, has been printed. Lord Hobart has
also laid copy of the letter before the Emigration
Commissioners, for their action.
The Nation states that Mr.. Foster was so Sc.
verely beaten by the mate ofthe vessel that he has
since been so seriously i'll at NewYork, that he
could not prosecute the officers Of the ship for their
barbarous conduct. If Mr.. Foster is still in New
York, we hope he will place the matter before our
law courts. If he has all the cause of complaint
that his letter prefers, he will have full justice done
him, and deserve the thanks of his countrymep
both at home and in this country. His charges
are, that the Captain, Mate and Surgeon of the YES
sci, were guilty of brutal conduct towards himself
and others OF the passengers that the provisions
and water were not served out in the quantities or
manner prescribed by law, and that scarcely any
attention was paid to the health and comfort of the
passengers He also states that the officers and
doctor scarcely addressed any of the passengers
without pouring forth blasphemous oaths and
threats of violence. We will not give the name OF
the ship, or the name OF the Captain and officers
until we find out if Mr.. Foster is still in NewYork
and intends to prosecute.
The daily crescent., 1851-05-28

The FRENCH AT observation-disclosures of The
Dttcutty.-ihe present state of affairs between
the Hawaiian kingdom and France, has resulted
from refusal on the part of the former to accede
to demand OF the latter in reference to the intro
dnction of wines and brandy. In the treaty with
France and England it is expressly stipulated that
on wines and splruons liquors the duties shall be
optional with the Hawaiian Government, provided
1t shall not amount to a prohibition. The Govern.
ment laid duty of five dollars a gallon unon
wine and liquors, ale and beer included. Upon a
proper representation to and by the British Govern
ment, these duties upon ale and beer were re-
funded, upon the ground that they were neither
wines nor spirituous liquors, and therefore were
not contemplated by that clause of the treaty
Thereupon the French claimed that their wines
and brandies shoRld be admitted under the clanss
establishing an ad ralorem duty of five per cent
and also the refundng of the excess which had
been collected. Both these demands bay. besn
strenuousy refused compliance with
The French had sent in their ultimanm and
given until the 10Th of March for the Government
to accede or refuse. Much excitement. in conss.
quence, prevailed at the latest dates. The Kino,s
Palace was closely guarded, Governmental nansrs
and funds removed to place of safety. and other
steps precautionary taken. This is an nnlortnnats
condition of things, and if pushed further. or
longer persisted in. must prove detrimental not onlu
to the business and prosperity of the islands bu,
especially TO our commerce,