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The republic., 1851-02-22
Gold Dollars.

"If we remember rightly, the law Of Congress,
authorizing the coinage of gold dollars expires by
its own limitation within the present year of 1851.
Should not this matter be looked tor Useful this
coin ever is il is now, in tho present scarcity Of
silver, almost indispensable. In this city il would
be quite impossible to keep our small retail trade
going without il. Indeed. If smnll notes we're toll
Grated, we much doubt whether should not soon
degenerate TO small ticket currency, is already
the case nt New York. Nearly all the eating
tickets in all amounts from 81 to so cents''
philadelphia Ledger.
That there may be no approhensions in regard to
greater scarcity of this valuable little coin, which
just now, like friend in need, is friend indeed,
we will state that the law of Sd March, ls4e, alluded
to by the Ledger, authorizes the coinage of double
eagles and gold dollars "from time TO tme,' and
not to any definite period, that journal supposcs.
The republic., 1851-02-22
From he Rockpiue fNfd ! .Journol.

Congress will soon adjourn, the 4th Of March be-
ing the day limited for the short session. We pre-
sumo that, immediately amer the adjournment, our
tativc. Our present able Representative Hon. r. /.
Bowie, has fully satisfied his constituency, and, as
far have been able toasccrtnin, they ready
and defended the compromise measures which arc
now working so admirably and cxcrting so salu-
tary an influence in preserving harmony among
have read his able speech, and speak by the card
when we eay that the sentiments uttered by him
are fully endorsed by every voter in this district
We feel satisfied that Mr.. Il. will be rendered
the nomination of the convention, nam con. Should
he receive it, we know that, however great the
sacrifice, he will accept it.
The republic., 1851-02-22
Mississippi.

The friends of the American Union in Adams
county, Mississippi, have recently held meeting
at which the subjoined preamble and resolutions
were adopted. The committee appointed in pur-
suanee thereof have put forth an able address, in
which they say that the politicians and public
wants have had their day, and that it is for the
people of Mississippi TO act and they cite the
ample of Georgia as one worthy to be followed at
the present time in their State.
RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas, the ensuing regular meeting of this
association occurs on the 22d day of February, the
anniversary of the birthday Of the Father of biz
Country:
And. whereas, tho observance of that day b,
meetings having for their object the preservation
the Union, will BIO peculiarly appropriate:
Therefore be 1t resolved, That il be recommended
to all citizens of the county friendly to the Union
and in favor of acquicscing in the late Compromise
measures passed by Congress as ca final adjust
mcnt of the slavery question:" and opposed to any
secession, resistance, or other revolutionary mea-
sures in consequence of such action of Congress- tc
meet at the house in this city, the 22d day
Of February next, at eleven O'Clock.
Rssoivcd. That it be recommended to that meet
ing to choose delegates to the State Union Conven-
ton, to be holden at jackson on the 18th of May
next to nominate candidates for State officers, and
also to Union Congressional Convention to be
holden at some central point in this Congress
sonal district to select Union candidate for Con-
gress.
Resolved, That il be recommended to the friends
of the Union in every county in this district to
meet upon the same day (February 22) to appoint
delegates to both of the said conventions, and to
organize Union associations for their respective
counties.
ResoIved That committee of three be appointed
to prepare an address TO the Union men of this
Congressional district, urging upon them the ne.
cessity Of organization, and of the action above
skctched out.
The following were appointed such committee
John T. McMurran, James II. Veaze, and Rhasa
Parker
The republic., 1851-02-22

MODEL OrFIcER-Patriotic Sentiment. Colonel
Sheladay, the United States Marshal fos Iowa, re-
Gently addressed Union meeting at Dubuque, and
speaking of the Fugitive Slave law, said
"But, sir, now announce to this meeting, and
to the world, that so soon refuse to perform my
official duty, under this or any other law Of my
country, that moment will cease to be Govern
ment officer. Sir, / have taken solemn oath to
support the Constitution, and to perform my duties
according TO law, and when fail to do 20 let the
shades Of my fathers arise from the tomb to rcbukc
me; and let the dctcstation of all good men pursue
me deep into traitors grave.
ssMr. President. !, with my friend on my right,
Colonel Lovcll,) am proud that am citizen Of
Iowa. Our escutchcon has fewer black spots of dis
union on II than that of any State in the Union.
say, sir, am proud Of the State Of my adoption.
"Point out to me the man in Iowa who darcs TO
utter the word dsinion, and pledge you that J. as
son. Loud and repeated chccring.l Sir, the Union
must be preserved"
The republic., 1851-02-22

DANGEROUS ExPERImErr.-Wc learn from the
Boston Journal that young lady in Chelsca, a
subject Of Mr. Cutter, wns thrown into a trance by
an amateur professor Of tho "science' of mcsmcr-
ism, on Sunday last, and became uncontrollnble
She rushed out Of tho house in delirous state ran
down upon wharf, and, had it not been for the
timely interference Of two young Inen, would pro-
badly have drowned hcrsclf. She was taken back
to the house, and physician sent for, whosc daily
attendance has since been necessary.
The republic., 1851-02-22

that the similar entcrpriss here has been under
taksn by Board of Directors abundantly compe>
tent the work. and already possessed Of the con-
idencs Of the community, ~ will be seen in day
or two when their names announced.
As to any gentle insin nuations that there are some
people in the city Of New York 90 fond of depve-
cated paper currency that they will always prefer
bank notes, which arc 1T . discount Of !, !, or
per cent, TO those which arc Mt par and Instantly
convertible into specie and that when all the banks
in the State Of New York bring their notes to par
standard in this city, inducements will be presented
to the numerous ..shinplast<r factories Of New
Jersey, Pcnnsy ylvania, Maryland and even OF re-
mote western and southern States, to furnish tbs
desired suppliA Of practically irredecmable notes
ai.SGys at discount; II is enough 70 say in reply
j. That the Bank Of the Metropolis, counte-
nanced aud aided by the whole metropolitan com
munty, and by all the bona fde banks Of the city
and the State, will guarantee TO the people of the
city specie currency. that il, u currency com
posed only of gold and silver. and Of representa-
tiycs Of these metals instantaneously exchangablc
for thom and convertible into them, without the
discount Of 20 much a thousandth part Of mill
on million Of fdollars, 80 that when any man Is to
pay dollar to another man in this city he must
and shalt pay dotlGv, and 'snothing shorter" and
cents, 994 cents, nor 99I cents. nor 1872 cents,
nor any other fraction, will be taken for dollar
either by Ahe poorest iaborcr receiving his days.
wages, or by the richest capitalist in hansaction
10 . hundred thousand OF . million dol
lars The principle and rule OF action OF the Bank
of the Metropolis will be, that ereyy bank whose
notes form part Of the circulating medium OF this
city shall redeem those notes at par In this city.
This can be done whether the bank be in New York
or Maine, or New Jersey, or Maryland. or lowa.or
Florida or even in foreign country.
II. That when the whole people Of thi. city shall
have had few weeks enjoyment Of uniform cur
rcncy thus equivalent to specie they will not en-
durc the reintroduction of deprecated bank notes.
The people of Bostcn will not. II any man doubts
it, let him attempt introduce into circulation in
that city the deprecated notes of banks that do not
redeem there at par. Are the people OF New York
city 90 much less intcg gent than those Of Boaton,
tematic extortion. that they will ''invariaby" pro-
fer TO be paid in deprecated paper currency rather
than in specie or par currency?
The republic., 1851-02-22
!. Something can be forgiven to the spirit Of

mart Something can be forgiven to the spirit Of
liberty"
We do not state these facts to exouerate the city
of Boston from her share in the blame of the late
Ia wless procedure. We merely state them to ad-
wise those who now ready to blame the peo-
their own eye. We believe that the people Of Bos-
ton are but in very small degree responsible for
the rescue of Shadrack.
The fact of his arrest was known to but very few
until after the rescue had taken place. The rescue
was made by number of colored persons, who had
assembled around the court house, TO await the de-
cision Of the commissioner. They pressed into the
court room and there, finding no obstruction, res
cucd their friend. II, in the examination which
raj days more, half dozen white men can be
found who either knew Of thc rescue, or took part
in it. we shall be disappointed. Thus far, but two
white persons have been charged with participat-
ing in il. From what we have learned from care
full examination of the facts, we think the deputy
marshn and his assistants were chiefly TO blame. IL
they had taken tho proper precautions, and had
showed some degree Of resistance when the attempt
was made to rescue the prisoner, very different
any Of the persons present in the court house made
any resistance whatever. A few determined men,
on such an occasion, could have set mob of igno-
rant, unarmsd men, such that was, at defiance,
if they had exhibited moderate amount Of moral
and physical courage.
In conc lusion, we ask of the newspaper writer's
in New York, Washington, and elsewhere, to keep
its; and neither play the alarInist on the sidc
or the sycophant on the other. The laws of the
land are as strong in Boston this day they ever
we're, and can upon all occasions be upheld The
CONSTITUTIONS AND LAWS WILL ALWAYS nE MAIN
rAINED In MASSACHUSETTS.
The republic., 1851-02-22

See fourth pa ,e.l
The republic., 1851-02-22

none Of bic talents nor yet any Of hs patriotisn.
The drearier outpouriDgs wrong from an over
fraught heart by exigencies that arc disappearing.
and the imaginings of mind staytied BY appre-
henaions which are not likely 10 b realized, are
indeed discernibie. But these are such conserve
Of the essence Of his teachings the passagss
against sinners present Of the promises Of the Holy
Scriptures. A s
II il ascribing to Mr.. Calhoun q vanity and self
conceit, which might at any time have driven him
into reasonable practices, to say that compro-
misc of sectional animosities would have satisfied
him unless il was adopted in tho precise form he
would have it. This il not what was said of him
when living, and il should not be imputed to him
that he Is dead. The closing scenes of his
career struggles for the compromises Of the
Constitution in any shape which promised peace
and security 10 the interests protected by it. It il
true he occasionally magnihed dangers by the iso-
lation in which he contemplated them-a fault
which no inventive mind can escape when il per-
mits itself TO brood over nm exclusive theme. But
his position in the present aspect of affairs must
bc inferred from career, and this leads US TO be-
lieve that, were be now living. however he might
mot have agreed to some Of tho measures of com.
promise, he would be found amongst the foremost
in urging the South TO abide it, results Its faith
full observance will leave the institotion of the
South TO its destiny II denounces either direct or
indirect intermeddiing with it.. It's fate is conded
10 those only whom il concerns to give II shape and
form. This is the matter Of the propositions for
which Mr.. Calhoun ever contcnded. Hands off,
was the substance Of the language he always held
to the North-an exclamation which those who are
tender Of his fame may address to such as invoke
his name to consecratc projects which,, if carried
into effect, will reduce the fabric Of American in
dependence TO ashes.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-22

The DIVISION or CALIRoRSIA.--The Califor-
MIA papers speak Of the scheme for the division
of the State as likely to be carried into effect.
The project is to separate the seven southern
counties, which begin just above Monterey,
from the northern portion of the common
wealth; and the argument used is, that this
southern half, being entirely an agricultural
district, has its interests overlooked, and will
continue to be overlooked, by the legislature,
controlled, as that body is, by the mining influ-
ence. A good deal of feeling, we perceive, has
already been awakened in our Atlantic cities,
respecting this movement. We see no cause,
however, for excitement. The affair is purely
Californian, and does not concern the eastern
States, at least in its present aspect. If the
people Of California wish to separate into two
distinct commonwealths, they will just have to
express this desire in constitutional manner;
and when this Is done, it will be quite time for
Isongross.tos take mp the. subject, and for citi-
zeDs OF the Atlantic border to enter into the
discussion. The probability, at present, is,
that majority of the Californians will repu-t
diate the division. We Americans are always
too much in a hurry; and we carry its haste
into politics. For ourselves, we see no necessity
for making mountain out of this mole hill yet.
Phil. EUening Bulletin.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-22

EXTENSION OF THE CAPIToL.-The time for
receiving bids for work and materials for the
extension Of the Capitol expired at six o'clock
on Monday evening. There were above one
hundred bids received, all of which were Sc
curely enveloped, and the seal of the Depart
ment Of the Interior placed upon them by the
Secretary.
The bids were opened at twelve o'clock yes
terday, in the presence Of the Secretary of the
Interior, the Attorney General and the Archi-
tect, and a record made of them by one of the
clerks of the Department, for the purpose of
retaining it on file in the office.
The Architect leaves here this morning to ex-
anime the quarries of the several bidders for
granite and marble, and no decision will be
made on any of the bids until his return.
Republic
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PARKEVILLE HYDRoPATHIC INSTITUTE.

T a meeting of the Board of Managers OF the Parke-
~ vile Hytropathc Institute, held fifth month 10th,
1880 Joseph A. Weder, NJ. d.. unanimously elected
Resident Physician in the place Of Dr. Dexter, resigned
Having made various improvements, this institute Is
now TO receive an additional number of patients
aud from Dr. Weders welknown skill aud praccdt CT
Jrisnce in Europe, acquired under Nnccnz preissul
the founder of the ydropathc system and for several
wears past in this country and particularly in the city Of
Phadcphia, Shere he has had many PATIENTS the Man
ayers believe the afflicted will md hun an able ana an
The domestic department being the charge Of
Steward and Matron will enable the Doctor to devote to
the patients whatever time may be necessary
SAMUEL WEBB, Secretary.
Bce No 5s South Fourth street, residence No 10 Lo-
gan square, Philadelphia
usrt DESCRIPTION NJ The Parkepie Hydropdic Institute
Tho main building Is three stories sn standing PACK
grass plot in 'front.' and contains thirty TO ory rooms
The grounds around the house are tsefuy laid out with
walks and planted with shrubs, &C. On the eit oil
the entrance these grounds is cottage containing four
rooms used by male patients as bathing mouse, Win
ruht of the entrauce about hundred feet Distant
stands similar COTTAGE used by the ladies Tor similar
purposes. ,,.o :, 90, nm,
dre feet are three other cottages eighty feet apart
One these is the laundry with hydIant ~ the uoor'
the other two occupied by the serysn,s
The hyraut is introduced into these cottages ~
well as into the main building and a the waste water
carried of by drains under ground
WATER WORKS
Consist Of circular stone building standing the brow
of hill surmountcd by large cedar reservoir containing
Ave hundred barrels brought from neverfaiing spring
of pure cold the side OF the hill by hydraic
scfacting machine OF cast iron, that Kept con
stny going night and day. by the descent of the water
from the prng The surplus water Is carried from the
reservoir to fountain In the watorworks yard surround
ed by weeping willows In the first story OF the water
works is circular room, containing the douche patn
which stream falling from height OF about thirty
feet and can be varied in size from half an inch TO an
inch and half In diameter. Adjoining the douche room
Il n dressing roorn with marble tables, &c; the rlsiD
ouce (or the of piles &c one OF the most com
pete contrvanccs Of the kind being entirely under the
control of the patient using the same.
There are many other appliances, which can be better
understood by n personal examination. mar r.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-22

ARRIVAL OF KossUTH IN THIS CoUNTRY.--A
sublime spectacle will be presented when Kos
suth, the man of this age, arrives upon the
shores of this free country, and is welcomed to
a home in a land of liberty, by the joyous accla-
nations of multitudes of freemen. If aught
can console his heart for exile from his native
shores, it will be the fact that here he will find
a second country. The greatest statesman,
orator and hero of the old world will find in the
new an appreciation Of his merits which will
only be the keener from his misfortunes In
the eyes of our countrymen defeat and disaster
will not diminish their estimation of his great
ness. Kossuth, wanderer and an exile, is
more admirable than Napoleon at the height of
power achieved by the surrender of principle.
Richmond Republican.
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The LUDICRoUs SIDES OF LIFE.-It was read
mess in repartee which continually saved Vol
taire from overturn. He once praised another
writer very heartily to a third person. at is
very strange" was the reply, +" that you speak
so well of him, for he says that you are char
latan.'' "Oh," replied Voltaire, Il think it
very likely that both of US may be mistaken"
A young man was discoursipg very dog
matcally about the appropriate sphere of wo-
man. ''And pray, sir" screamed an old lady,
"what is the appropriate sphere of woman p
"a celestial sphere, madam"
Robert Hall did not lose his power of retort
even in madness. A hypocritical condoler with
his misfortunes once visited him in the mad
house, and said in a whining tone, What
brought you here, Mr.. Hall ~ Hall signif-
cantly touched his brow with his finger, and
replied, what will never bring you, sir,-too
much brain !"
A person once eloquently eulogizing the an
gelic qualities of Joan of Arc, was suddenly
met by the petulant question, :" What was Joan
of Arc made OFF, She was Maid Of Or
leans"
Yankee sauntered into the Office of the
lightning telegraph, and asked how long it
would take to transmit message to Washing
ton. "Ten minutes" was the reply. . can't
wait" was the rejoinder.
Sheridan was at country house on visit,
and an elderly maiden lady desired to be his
companion in walk. He excused himself at
first on the ground Of the badness of the
weather. She soon afterwards, however, inter.
cepted him in an attempt to escape without her.
" Well" she said, cit is cleared up, see. y
Why, yes, he answered, I" it has cleared up
enough for one, but not enough for tro."
This readiness made John Randolph so terri
BILE in retort. lie was the Therstes of Congress,
a tongue stabber! No hyperbole of contempt
or scorn could be launched against him, but he
could overtop it with something more scornful
and contemptuous. Opposition only maddened
him into more brilliant bitterness Isn't it n
shame, Mr.. President" said he one day in the
Senate, "that the noble bulldogs of the admin
istration should be wasting their precious time
in worrying tho rats of the opposition" Immc-
diately the Senate was in uproar, and he
was clamorously called to order. The presiding
officer, however, sustained him and pointing
his long skinny fingers at his opponents, Ran
dolph screamed out, Rats, did l say mice,
mice ~ Whippie.
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AMERICAN TELEGRAPH
The Missionary and Tract Society OF
VIZ

The Missionary and Tract Society OF
Washington.
This society has been in operation upwards
of two years, during which time great amount
of good has been accomplished through the un-
firing efforts of the agent, Mr.. ID. M. Wilson.
1t is supported by number of the Christian
churches of our city, whose pastors in turn
regularly preach at the stations established.
Two convenient edifces have already been
erected: one in the northern portion of our
city, and the other in the neighborhood of the
National Observatory, where, in addition to the
advantages Of stated preaching, Sabbath schools
have also been organized, aifording the means
Of religious instruction to many Of the youth Of
our city, who were previously, to great ex-
tent, negiccteds IRE ssciets Fully mcrits che
countenanco and support of every good citizen,
and appeals with peculiar force to the various
larly looks for means in the prosecution of its
humane and Christian work.
We are permitted to take the following ex-
tract from the report of the agent for the quar-
ter ending Both August, 1851:
!" In the three months ending August 80,
1851, | have visited 696 families and revisited
l08, Gncluding the infrmary, JAIL almshouse,
and garrison, six times each,) making in all 804
visits; have been engaged in prayer in these 594
times; distributed lilo tracts, containing
1890 pages; held Sc meetings; 5 profess to
have experienced change Of heart, and doubt
not are sincere in their professions 2 have
united with evangelical churches, and one other
is applying for admission; have died peace
ful and happy deaths-2 previous to joining the
IN mt nc / hn raa
son to hope and believe, to join the church tri-
umphant above. There are others for whom |
entertain strong hopes that a work of grace is
being wrought on their hearts, respecting whom
prefer to await further developments previous
to reporting their cases."