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The republic., 1851-08-05

SUPEascRIPTIoN OF LETTERs.--In the directions
10 posmasters, in the Postal Guide, much stress is
laid upon the proper superscriphon Of letters. 1t
must be correct. First Ii must be legible, and
State TO which the letter is directed Packages of
letters put up in one office for transmission to an
other should also be superscribed with the county
OF the latter office. postmaster in Texas says,
in that State the post Offices little known
oui OF their immediate neighborhood that letters
not inscribed with the county frequently sent,
experinentaly, from office to office, until they
wear out, without reaching the office for which
they are intended. A greater attention to these
matters the part of the writer's Of the letters
well postmasters, would much promote the COM
fort of postmasters and the facility and safety OF
the mails philadelphia Ledger.
The republic., 1851-08-05

T,OR SALE.-Four fine brick dwelling gs on 18th
Il street; five fine brick dwellings, on 9th street;
one fine brick dwelling 18th street; two frame
dwellings Sth street; brick dwelling on 18th
street; one brick dwelling on street.
The above buildings will be sold cheap, and on
accommodating terms.
Building Lots for sale on Sd street, "a splendid
lot, 5th, 9th, 18th, and M streets.
WANrED-Buidng lots and dwelling houses,
for which offer ready market.
MONEY 10 loan on negotiable paper.
Office hours-7 10 10 a. m, to 8 D. m.
GEO. B. ARMSTRONG,
June l9-eodtf III street between and Sth
The republic., 1851-08-05

NJ OTICE.-HOOE, BROTHER & co. beg
lN leave TO inform their customers that they have
just received from the latest importations a rich
and beautiful assortment Of
French Embroidered Muslin, Cambria, and Lace
Sleeves, Cuffs, and Collars
Cambria Flouncings, Insertings, and Edgings
Also, Jaconet Cambrics, India Null, and Swiss
Muslins for dresses, to which they invite at
teuton July Tiff
The republic., 1851-08-05
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING.
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,
Executed atfhs Office of the Republic.

" for sale. Land Warrants wanted. Checks on
all the principal cities for sale by
June 25-tf CHUBB, SCHENCk & co.
The republic., 1851-08-05
A MERICAN SILVER bought and sold by
N July lift CHUBB, SCHENCK & co.
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE. COMPANY

Office No. 68 Vau street .Netc York.
MoRRIs FRANKLIN, President; SPENCER S. BENE
DICT, Vicepresidcnt; rLINy FREEMAN,
Actuary,
rTNIIlS COMPANY, conducted upon the mutual
a insurance principle, and also upon the prnci
pie of leaving proportion Of the amount of the
premiums interest in the hands of insurers, has
greatly extended its business and profits, and con-
erred its benefits at the least possible coat and out
lay TO insurers.
Insurance granted to persons visiting California.
Its agency at Washington comprehends the fol-
lowing officers;
VIM Jones, NJ D., medical examiner, near cor
ner of @ and Sd streets.
Peter G. Washington, agent, Apollo Hall, Penn
sylvania avenue, opposite Union Buildings.
June
The republic., 1851-08-05

WooL.-Probably no article that farmers
raise in this country is certain of bringing fair
return as wool. OF one hundred thousand pounds
bought in this market the present season the aver
age price is above thirty four cents, and this too
under unfavorabe circumstances. such dull
market at the East, and what is nearly as bad in
Its effect on prices, great neglect the part OF
bringing IL TO market badly washed, and in some
instances not washed at all.
We believe the largest shipment of wool ever
made from this State made last week from
MIR. Waterman's pier-l40 bales.
TRdcine (TFisO Adrocafe, 23d
The republic., 1851-08-05

NOTICE.
DERSONS having claims against balance due
Il from the United States TO William Lindsey.
seaman, deceased, are hereby notified TO present
themselves at the Office of the Fourth Auditor of
the Treasury within two months from the date OF
this publication
TREAsuRY DEPARTMENT, 4th AUDIToR's OFFICE,
June llth, 1851. June ll-d2m
The republic., 1851-08-05

n AND WARRANTS wanted BY
~ July l4--f CHUBB, SCHENCK & co.
MILITARY CLAIMS, OF ALL KINDS,
SETTLED.
Fourth Street, opposite the PoSf 96ice, Cincinnati,
THIS Office is fully prepared to aid the Officers
IL Soldiers Widows and Heirs, of those that have
Pension Bounty Land, Back Pay, Three Months
Extra Pay, or any other claims for military ser
vices in all Of the past wars.
f. EASTON,
Agent for the Settlement of Military Claims
Land Warrants bought, sold and located
July l4-tf+
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23

BRITISH PAuPERIsM AND AMERICAN SLAVERY.
The following, from the Union of this morn
ing, is suggestive of a long train Of reflections
by no means complimentary to the philanthropy
or iustioe of Great Britain. In view OF the sim
pie facts here stated, argument is unnecessary;
and England viii be powerless as the inculca-
tor of morals or beneyolence until the cruel
stigma here revealed shall have been wiped
from her name
"'The census of the population of Ireland has
just been completed, and the returns exhibit
most awful result By this enumeration it APP
pears, that within ten years more than two
millions of the Irish people have either been
forced to seek sustenance in foreign lands, or
have fallen victims to famine, or Of the pesti-
lence which follows the footsteps of famine.
Ten years ago the population was 8,175,l24;
now it is but 6,5l5,794. Had the rate of in
crease Of 1831-'4l been continued, the present
population would have been about 5000, 900.
In 1841 the number of houses was 1884 800;
in 1861, 1,115,0 O7-showing that in ten years
more than two millions have persisted unnatu-
rally, or been forced into exile, and that 269, 1853
houses have fallen into ruin and ceased to exist.
Words can add nothing to this appalling state
ment. More than o million emigrated and
nearly a million hare persisted!
elf our memory is not at fault, food was ex-
ported from Ireland at the very time when the
famine was most appalling. The policy of Eng
land has produced this anomaly and this fear
full destruction of human life. The system of
absenteeism annually stripped every surplus
product from the face Of Ireland to be consumed
elsewhere; and when the Irish peasant was
pershing in his miserable hut the products of
Irish labor were leaving its shores, never to
return to aid Irish industry to clothe its naked
ness, or to save it from starvation.
"Such are the effects of British protection
and British policy. But, more singular to re-
late, in the face Of the fearful scenes which
Ireland has witnessed, a large portion of the
English people have turned their eyes away
from the murderous effects of English policy,
and expended all their sympathies on the slaves
Of America"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23

PoLIoE.-Florence Dacy was this morning
brought before Justice Dom by officer Martin,
charged with having threatened to kill q certain
Mrs. 0'Sullivan, who was the friend of his
wife. Bound over to keep the peace.
Officer Handy brought before Justice Smith n
large, good-looking, well dressed young woman
who had committed the indiscretion of clam
ming" sundry people. She was committed to
await her trial, pleading guilty at once, and dis
daining to give security for her appearance.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23
BY A. GREEN, Auct1oneer.
Building Lots Mt Auctf,

Y BY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of the
District of Columbia, for Washington county, sitting
chancery, and made In wherein Thomas Il. Bran
nan and others compliments, and William II. Bran
nan and others defendants shall proceed to sell at
the premises on Thursday the oath day Of july 1851
o'clock p all that portion Of ground lying and being
seven, 81 eight 8D nine, 90 ten, 0,) eleven Gl0
according to the recorded subdivision Of
two hundred and thirteen, (213 These front on 18th
and streets, and Massachusetts And on the
corner of 18th and streets is large frame building
with basement fitted up for storeroom.
Terms of sale Oneh cash, the residue in three equal
instaments osix, twelve and eighteen months the pur
chaser purchasers giving notes bonds bearing nte
rest from the day of sale and sufficient securities to be
approved of by the trustee All conveyances Mt the cost
Of the purchaser If the terms not complied with in
three days after the day of se the trustee the
right to resell at the cost and risk of the first purchaser
JAMES W. SHEAHAN Trustee.
Jy lS-4tFMW&Th A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23

"THE ENTIRE PERFECTION OF SCIENCE UP
TO THE PRESENT TIME."-How strange that
more than half century after the application
of the lightning rod by Franklin, so few of them
should be used yet Of their Importance, when
rightly constructed, none can doubt. We per-
ceive that very great improvements have been
made in them by j. Spratt, electrician and elec-
tro-metallurgist; and that G. W. Heydon, Penn
sylvania avenue, is his agent for the sale and
adaptation Of them Whoever values the house
in which he dwells, or the lives of those who
occupy 1t with him, should give attention to this
matter. See the advertisement.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23

A DRY SEAsoN.-A friend at Lynchburg, Va,
under date of July 10Th, writes as follows: The
weather still remains excessively warm and
dry. The farmers begin to entertain great
fears about their corn and tobacco crops. If we
are not visited with a rain in very short time
all vegetation will be in q deplorable condition
Corn has advanced 80 cents per bushel; the ar
ticle is in demand at 81 per barrel, or 80 cents
per bushel Tobacco is also advancing. vege-
tables are very scarce, and exceedingly high.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23

CUBA.-We yesterday gave in our Geographic
dispatches the items of the late news. The
Herald remarks elm the probable state Of
alarm created by the announcement, at Havana,
of an instruction at Puerto Principe, the infor-
nation communicated may not be without some
exaggeration; yet it is quite apparent that
conflict has taken place between the people of
that district and the troops Of the government
So far as we have been able to sift the imme-
date cause, on the part of the people, of their
disaffection, we trace it to General Lemory's
policy at Puerto Principe, which seems to have
exasperated the populace to seek instant redress
by demonstration in the republican style.
This exhibition, attended, as it appears to have
been afterwards, by skirmish between the
people and the troops, may, or may not, lead to
further outbreaks in other parts of the island
Our correspondent seems to believe not only
that it will, but that demonstrations have been
made already in several places"
The Tribune says: 1--WE are not inclined,
from the tone of our correspondents letters, to
attach great deal of Importance to this report
or to regard the affair as at the worst any thing
more than local outbreak, which the govern
ment win have little difficulty in suppressing.
There is, however, fererish state Of affairs in
Cuba, ana zoe shall odit acih no little interest for
further ddvices."
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23
NEW AND FASHIONABLE BARBER SHOP

MR. JOHN RECK respectfully tenders his services as
M BARBER to the citizens Of Washington, d. G. He
hss had much experience in tho line OF his profession in
Of the most famous Cities and, inspired with con-
fdence by his uniform success he enters cbeerfuy the
list Of competitors with his brethren Of the razor and
shears in this city The hair Of ladies and gentlemen
will be prepared and dressed In the best most approved
and elegant style.
His shop s Louisiana three doors west from
the where IL intersecs 9th street, south sde
iv 23-eod3ts
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23

The WoRLD's FAIR.--It is stated by London
correspondents that the jurors of the Industrial
Exhibition have awarded twenty-three medals
to articles in the American section more than
obtained by any other foreign nation.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23

SECRETARY OF STATE.-Mr. Webster and lady
arrived in Boston on Saturday morning, and
put UP Mt the Revere House. In the afternoon
they visited Nahant, where they passed the
Sabbath. Mr.. w. was expected to return to
Boston ON Monday, where he would pass the
week. .a ra aa u r b
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23

III N. GILBERT has opened Office in Washington
IL. city, where he win give his prompt attention TO
all those who will favor him with the agency to sell
In Virginia. Maryland the District of Columbia Having
followed farming heretofore, and being northerner by
birth, he can appreciate the wants Of such from
the North for the purpose Of locating farms In this vcn
i lie has the agency to sell goody number of farms
In Virginia, and those coming from the North would do
well 10 CALL before purchasing, at his residence Penn
syyania avenue, first square west Of the Capitol Gate
may 29--y s2m
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23
BH@ SALE TO-DA Y. -H1a
By A. GREEN, Auctioneer.

fINHE SUBSCRIBER offers at public sale the
following lots many Of them are situated In inn
proving parts of the city, and offering good chapces for
speculation. The title Is derived through Of the orr
gnal propretors. The terms will be liberal and made
known at the sale, which will take place square No.
$780, street, between Ninth and Tenth streets, the
Island, Wednesday next the 23d Instant at o'clock
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23

CRY lMPRovEMENTs.--It is said that John
Rice, Of Philadelphia, has obtained contract
for the erection Of four frst-class mansions on
posite Presidents Square, for w. W. Cor
coran.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23

A lady from Miflinburg, dressed in the
Boomer costume, visited Lewisburg, Pa, on
Saturday, and remained over Sunday, going to
church, as all ladies ought to do. She at
tracted considerable attention, but is represent
ed to have looked very pretty.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23

ONE DIME REWARD. = THOMAS ANTONY
~ Howard, indentured apprentice TO the plasterng
business Runaway from the undersigned yesterday even
ing lie Is In his seventeenth year. SMALL and has scar
his left cheek All persons cautioned against en-
ploying or harboring him.
jy 23-ltt J. Y, KING.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23
AUCTION SALES.
BY A. GREEN. Auctioneer.

NALUABLE LOT AT AUCTION.-on
premises, at o'clock D M part o. lot No sitnsted In
square l47 fronting "A feet the canal by 100 feet
deep hne business location, Immediately adjoining
Terms: One thirdcash balance in six, nine and twelve
months, for notes endorsed, bearing interest.
jy 23-WF&S A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23

SAMUEL SrETTISIUs is to be tried on Saturday
Tor forgery, not perjury Types will err, az
well as land agents
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23

SALE Of city lots to-day, by A. Green, auc-
tioneer, for John Carroll Brent. See the adj
yertisement.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23


Margaret A. Milburn, principal of primary
school No. 8, Fourth District, Washington, re-
ceived from her pupils, ut the close of their ex-
animation on Monday last, beautiful and
rich present. volume of the writings of VIM.
c. Bryant, the poet-large, elegantly bound,
and illustrated by numerous engravings of the
finest character She received from the pa
rents of one Of her pupils valuable Christmas
present, in addition to numerous smaller ones
from her various pupils With this present
came a note, expressing great thanks for the
interest she had given their son in his school
and his studies. A constant conflict is going
on among her pupils as to who shall be the
successful competitor in gaining the privilege
of doing their teacher favor; bringing, of
course, constant stream of favors from this
pure, rich, and inexhaustible fountain.
A few weeks since, those animated and high
minded pupils deposited at Mr.. Gray''s book
store some specimens of drawing and writing,
which would do credit to hands and minds twice
the age of the producers, several only ten years.
They were for letting their light shine, that
others, seeing their good deeds, might go and
do likewise. Thus animated by the skill Of
their hands, the improvement of their minds,
and the generosity Of their hearts, they could
not well be concealed at an examination by the
trustees, through whose agency such high pri-
vileges were granted them They had, of
course, as part of their examination, exhibit
ed upon the walls numerous specimens of their
work, combining the exercises, and, of course,
the improvement Of hand, head, and heart.
The numerous maps and other drawings and
writings connected, thus exhibited, equally to
the credit of the school and the qualification of
the crowd Of visiters, told more for the general
improvement of the pupils than the repetition
of book lessons for week, however well re-
cited.
These circumstances show the cause and the
occasion of the high praises awarded by the
trustees to this school for their excellent ex-
animation in reading, writing, spelling, die
tionary, arithmetic, geography, orderly deport-
ment, and every thing that could be desired by
a conscientious and skilful teacher and highly
accomplished lady.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23

Mackerel, bacon, lard and groceries in gene
raj are advertised by HOWELL s. SHOEMAKER,
High and Water streets, Georgetown.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23
NEW GROCERY STORE,

Corner Of Massachusetts AUenue and 12h street.
rTNHE SUBSCRIBER respectfully informs the citizens
i of Washington and the adjacent country that he
has just opened large and fresh assortment of GRoCE
RIEs consisting, in part, follows, viz:
Fresh Family flour choice Teas of the latest mporta
tons and finest fayors Moca, Java Rio and Padang Cof
fee Sperm Adamantine, and Tallow Candes Salt Mack
crel Hcrring and Cod Fish; prime lot Of Bacon and
lot Of superior Sugarcured HAMS also, Liquors. consist
ing of superior Brandy, Wine, Old Rye Whisky, Ale of
the best brands also large assortment Of Boots and
Shoes, &c, &c.
He pledges himself to sell his goods as low as any
house In the city, having reference to quality.
To the country dealers he particularly invites them TO
give him call He will take any kind of country pro-
ducc in exchange for goods.
He solicits a call from all.
Don't forget the cheap of Massachusetts,
and 18th street E. w. HALL.
iv lift
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23
The Presidency.

PRESIDENT FILLMoRE.-The fredericksburg
Herald, Lynchburg Vryinian, Lewisburg Chron-
icle, and Farmville Republican, have all expressed
an opinion favorable to Mr.. Fillmore as the next
Wing candidate for the Presidency.
The Wings of the parish of West Baton Rouge,
La, have nominated him; and Gen. Campbell,
the Wing candidate for Governor of Tennessee,
goes for him also.--Ex.
If THE PEOPLE take the matter into their own
hands, Mr. Fillmore's chance is good; but if
the old party trcksters can but succeed in
packing their men into a National Convention,
as they wish to do, he has not the smallest
chance in the world. Mr.. Fillmore would have
a more amicable Cabinet if none in it feared
him and the people.
Ii military prowess is to be the test, General
Scott can probably show the greatest pile of
scalps, and there are not wanting men to rely
with confidence upon this sort of qualification.
He, however, claims to be somewhat of a
civilian also, and, in fact, believes that he can
write as well as he can fight; but in this even
his most partial friends do not concur.
Mr.. Fillmore's position is very national; his
talents are superior even to what he receives
credit for; he is an honest man, and, to the
regret Of some, will be found prompt to kick
over even his own party men, whenever he
catches them with their fingers in Uncle Sam 8
pocket For this last service the whole nation
will yet thank him.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23
ST.. FRANCIsCo. june M. l8hl.

OF FHANCIsCO, june II, 1901.
My dear old Friend and Comrade have
barely time to announce to you by this mail my
arrival on the free shores of America. After
going through an ordeal of punishment in Van
Dieman's Land little short of what you can i'm
agine the flames of - to be, out-maneuvred
my tyrants there and escaped, saving my parole
of honor, and leaving them in utter confusion
am SO overpowered by the excess of kindness
of the citizens of San Francisco since my arrival
here, that / cannot find an instant to arrange
my ideas to give you particulars. My poor
comrades, behind, were in as good health as could
well be expected under the fortunes they en-
dured. Believe me, very affectionately, your
friend, TERENCE BELLEw McMANUsa
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23

THE ARCHBISHOP HUGHEs's BAsoUET.-This
affair came off at New York on Monday, and
ample reports of the sayings and doings are
published. The Archbishop made two clever
spepches
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23

LETTER PROM Mr.. McMANUs.-The follow
ing is the copy of a letter from Mr.. McManus,
the Irish Patriot, to John b. Dillon, esq, of
New York r.."..
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23

How cool and comfortable STEvENs's custom
ers all look, with their light hats, cravats, and
other gentlemanly fxings.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23

$780, lots 2, 8, @ z, 8, 10, H. 81 and o. containing
each 1904 square feet. BY order of
JOHN CARROLL BRENT.
jy lS-ts A. GREEN, Auctioneer
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23

Mr.. WEBSTER sent the following toast
Religious federation and Charity.--Let all
Christians remember that they have one Lord
one Faith one Baptism
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-23
Later Forsisn News.
ARRIVAL OF THE AMERICA

The steamship America arrived At Halifax at
p. m, last evening, with sixty-six passengers,
among whom is the new Lord Bishop of Nova
Scotia. Head winds prevailed throughout the
passage. The steamer Humboldt landed the
mails at Cowes on the 10th. Queen Victoria's
visit in state to the two Italian opera houses
engrosses public attention. (Mirable dictuD
The receipts of the Exhibition on the 18th
were $4,000.
In England the Ministerial defeats in Parlia-
ment respecting the vote by ballot and taxing
attorneys, produced no practical effect.
Nothing occurred except the final passage
through the House of Commons of the bill re-
pealing window tax and substituting house tax.
Humes's motion relative to Sir James Brooke
was defeated 1
Cardinal Wiseman has been worsted by an
action at law at Mersey.
The potato rot is prevailing in Ireland to
ONE extent.
In France M. de Tocqueville presented to the
Assembly the report of the committee on the
revision of the constitution, His report strong
ly favors an entire revision of it. 1t is remark
able for its impartiality and candor.
General Fabier will propose motion for
electing a constituent by universal suffrage
The debate on the report takes place July 14th
The Council of State, by vote of eighteen
against nine, have settled the responsibility OF
executive power in conformity with the consti-
tuition, a provision of which renders it high
treason for the President to subvert the forty
fifth article of the constitution.
Cotton is reported dull, and breadstuffs in
somewhat improved demand.
American stocks are unchanged, except that
Government 6's have advanced ] per cent. !;
Pennsylvania SIS declined per cent. Mary
land Sterling Bonds quoted at $1,000
The returns of the Bank of England show q
decrease in bullion during the week Of over one
hundred thousand pounds.