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The republic., 1851-12-19

XXTILLIAM TUCKER, Merchant Tailor,
wv Lame q fuckers Building, PennsyI-
vaIsia avenue, between Four-and-n-hRlf
and sixth streets, respectfully calls the attention
of Members OF Congress, strangers, and the public
generally, TO his large and well. selected stock of
Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings, all Of which he
is prepared to execute in his usual elegant style.
shall have in the of two weeks some more of
those fine, rich, and superior garments which
have been go much admired for thcrstyle, quality
and comfort; and, being determined to do business
ON the cash principle my motto is small profits and
quick returns.
~ B All kinds of military garments made in
the beat manner according 10 the late regulations
Wanted, two or three good Coat hands, none but
the best workmeu need apply.
Nov 2O-3tawlm
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thousands of details | cannot notice. ! must
tent myself with this sketch Of the leading features
Of the picture, and end by expressing my hearty
concurrence with the opinion Of our coantrymen
at Paris. that "The Discovery of the MssssiPPi"is is
worthy 10 fill the last panel at the rotunda.
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BEAUTIFUL AND APPROPRIATE GOODS
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.


CLAGETT s DODSON have the pleasure of in.
~ viting the attention Of the public to the follow
ing named Goods just received and now on sale,
which viii be found to be appropriate and sensible
presents for the approaching Holidays:
| case elegant Piano and Table Covers, in tapes
try and Silk and Wool Damascus or Oriental
Designs
case extra fine and beautiful Belgian and Irish
Moss Cloths, with Oyerlays, Napkins, and
Doilies to match
case rich Berlin Mats, curiousy ornamented
with bright -colored silk net work in flowers for
lamps and toilet bott.es cheap
10 cartons French and Berlin Tides for divans,
arm and parlor chairs, and for cake and card
baskets
dozen new style Toilet Covers, various colors.
Besides many other rich and beautiful goods,
which as gifts will be found far more acceptable
than most of the unsubstantia articlcs frequently
chosen for such purposes
The Table Lnens, for instance, above named,
will be looked upon by the fortunate recipient with
delightful satisfaction, and call up the happy mo
mcnts of the time Of their reception. Every gen
tleman in this city seeing this who has a mother,
wife, sister, cousin or friend who is housekeeping,
or contemplating it, should ct once possess some OF
these goods
CLAGETT & D0DSON,
Dealers in all kinds of Carpetings, Curtain Mate
rals, Rugs, Mats, Druggets, Table and Toilet
Goods, Oilcloths, and Mathngs, Pennsylvania
avenue, one door east OF 9th street.
Dec l7-eOd6tif
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1He Rsporled Collon RaiIure.

New ORLEANS, December l7.--Messrs. Hill,
McLane x Co, the extensive cotton dealers an
nounced on Saturday as having failed. have TO day
made statement of their affairs, and say that the
suspension is temporary, but that they will ulti-
mately be able 10 meet all their liabilities.
The republic., 1851-12-19

rJNBE BANK OF THE UNION, NBRowN's
Il Marble Building, is now open for the transac-
tion of an Exchange and General Blnking Dusi
ness. Ro II. GALBAuER,
President.
S. W. MARSH, Cashier. Dec lG- q
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CONCERT AND FAIR.

HANGING ACADEMY.-FIRSTC COURSE
~ Mr.. +. r. Liable has the honor to announce
to the citizens Of Washington, Georgetown, and
Alexandria. that his frat course of ofdancing lessons
for the will commence on Thursday, No
vember 6. at his room over George and Thomas
Parkers grocery store, south eide of Pennsylvania
avenue, between 9th and 7th streets, opposite
Browns new hotel.
Days of ftuition-Tuosdays, Thursdays, and Sat.
urdays.
and taught. Oct 22-tf
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Markets.

NEW ORLEANS, December I7.-Up TO noon to-
day the sales of cotton amounted 10 5000 bales at
7s cents for mdding.
Sales OF 5000 bblB. Ohio flour at SO 10 SO 75
New ST. Louis had advanced 10 S425.
Sales OF 500 bbls. new mesa pork at $l3 so. Ba
con sides s cents.
Molassos 2ls a 2l3 cents Sales of 400 bbls.
whisky at IL IT. cents.
The produce market is unsettled by accounts of
the closing OF the Ohio by ice
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Markets.

NEw YoRK, December Is. -FlDur- Sales to. day
Of $500 barrels -four at 81 59a 50 62l for State
brands. Rye -four. SO 25.
Grain--Sales Ct 5000 busbfis southern white
wheat at l03 cents. Mixed corn Ds % cents. Rye
10 cents.
Provisions-Sales Of 200 barrels pork at Sl5 a
8 rs for new mess, and $l3 80 $l4 for primo.
Sales Of 100 casks beef hams at Sl3a l3 so. Lard
Ssasa. Sales of l,800 gallons linseed oil al 81 u
90 cents
Sales of 100terces rice at So s. 25 per 100 lbs.
Tobacco-Saies OTIS hogsheads Kentucky tobac-
co at A a 81 conts.
Cotton is firm at yesterdays dates.
Whisky % cents.
Stocks are unchanged.
The republic., 1851-12-19

PoTTAwAToMIE CoUSTY, in Iowa, ia offered for
sale that 10, all the valuable claims and improves
ments of that portion OF tho county owned and oc-
copied by the Mormon population The Morinons
are about 70 make general move from that place
in the spring.
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u1RInsI1 sI1ppIrEs nE DI,. nnsE,s nIIr.

VIRESII SUPPLIES OF DIR. ROSES ME-
Il DICINEs.-Thc great demand for these cele-
brated family medicines has induced me to arrange
with DR.. Rose, Of Philadelphia, for weekly cup
plies, fresh from his Laboratory. Receiving to-day.
December l7th, Dr.. Roses celebrated Cough Sy-
rup; do. do Whooping Cough Syrup; do. do. Group
Syrup. Also, DR.. Roses Pam CuRER. II cures
all pain, which frequently is the forerunner of dis
ease This preparation is used externally and in
ternally, and acts like magic in allaying all pains
of the body.
For sale by SAML. BUTT, Druggist,
Dec 1876 cor. Penn. av. and 18th street.
The republic., 1851-12-19
OFFICE FOR sALF.

NOR SALE-Tho office at present occupied by
y the subscriber on the west side Of 7th street,
Just above the City Post Office. 1t Is in perfect or
der and can be examined at any moment between
the hours of sunrise and three O'clock in the
ing II is Well calculated for magis,rates e office,
an attorney, or, in fact, for any other reasonable
purpose which will not require too much room.
Fer tcrms, inquire Gu the premises.
J. y. ROCKER.
Nov % o1id Intel and Tell
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BY TELEGRAPH.

StUsrity-ef The jYeGthsr-- Cissing Of ha Ohio
LOUISVILLE, December lS--Tbe WEATHER here is
intensely cold. and navigation s closed above and
below. The falls Of the Ohio river are frozen over
for the frat time in ten years
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Second Failure to Elect Mayor Of Boston

BosToN, December I7--9 p. m.-The second
trial TO elect Mayor Of Boston has resulted again
in no choice Seaver, the Wing candidate, has
1916 vetes Smith, the Native American candi-
date. 2,673; ThAxter. Democrat, 1928. Three
Wing aldermen and two Whig councilmen are
elected.
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lInrketr.

CINcINHArI, December ls.--Provisops are ad-
vancing. Mess pork is held at s y 50. but buyers
offer only Sl2 81. Hogs are firm at "a 60 a
S475
Money is tighter-exchange has declined
The republic., 1851-12-19

D1- Meeting OF the Managers of the La
dies Union Benevolent and Employment Society
will be held this FTiday) morning at IL o'clock.
NJ A. b. HAMMOND,
Dec 10 Secretary.
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Visit Of RossuM 10 Philadelphia - The Rossuth
Fund-Ine Eorresk Dlrorce Case

1u1E1-I ht TOIssI l1EUO7Ce U-5t'
New YoRK, December l7.--Kossuth has deter
mined on visiting Philadelphia next week, and
will probably leave here next Wednesday
morning He received the Philadelphia commit
tee Of invitation to-day.
The amount subscribed TO the Kossuth fund in
this city up to this morning $4,000.
The Forrest divorce case is now progressing to a
final close, and eIcites great interest
The republic., 1851-12-19

REITTiNG MAoHINE.-There is knitting ma
ehlhe IN operation IN Philadelphia which knits three
hundred and eighty stitches at each turn of snnnl
crank, which crank may be easily turned by hand
from ono hundred TO one hundred and ifty Te volu.
tons per minute, making from forty to sixty thou
,and stitches per minute, or at tho rate of about
three million per hour.
The republic., 1851-12-19

ANorHsR CuBA EXPEDITION There are rumors
oi another secret Cuban expedition being arranged
and II is said that million Of dollars have already
bee contributed. The chiefagents and actors are
SAID to be now in New York, Philadelphia, and
washington, working silently and subterraneous.
ly.- Baliimore Clipper
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To RAILROAD coMPANIEs.

II & F. BLANDY, Propretors of Locomotive
HI Engine Works, Zanesvillc. Ohio. respectful
ly give notice to railroad companies that they arc
now prepared 20 furnish Engiues of the most ap-
proved construction and iinish which, for capacity
speed, and durability, are not exc He'd in thls
country.
Also, all other railroad ,ofboth wrought
and cast iron, pertaining to the road stations, or
machine shops.
Terms favorable as any other builders in Il
United States.
The facilities Of transportation from Zauesvillc
are good as from any other point IN the Union,
having steamboat naVigi iton 10 the Ohio river and
canal boat aud raiiroad connection with the Ohio
river and lakes.
One of their Engines, the ''Znnesvilio," on the
Central Ohio Railroad, may be referred TO- or
othcrs at their works The attention of those in
torested is Invited, and orders solicited.
Dec l--eu3fn
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CO-PARTNERsfIIP.
BEAUTIFUL FANCY GOODS

BEAUTIFUL FANCY GOODS.
CtTRANGE ERS AND CITIZENS are called to
- view the varied and beautiful Fancy Goods
now opening at PARKER'S Fancy Store, under
the National Hotel. II is understood that by Fri
day, the 18th instant, the entire amount of his Sc
lcctions will be ready for all who may be in search
of something REALLy EXTRA for the approaching G
holidays. For particulars call at the store.
0lS-The display will be worth seeing, and the ad-
lnittance free. PARKER'S
Fancy and Perfumrry Store,
Dec l6--6t under the National Hotel.
The republic., 1851-12-19

JNINELY-BOUND EDITIONS OF tho Standard
f. Authors IN American and English Literature,
including all The most esteemed in Prose and Poe
try, old and new, may bo found at the bookstore of
well as those of moderate cost. many Of them
beautifully illustrated. others richly bound in Ii
brary calf and Turkey morocco
The subscriber has lately made large additions
to bis stock Of the above description books of per-
manent value, importing most of them from Eu-
rope, and binding them for his own shelyes,
A!so, few finely bound copies of the best edi-
tions OF the most valuable French authors, i'm
ported direct from Paris.
Pocket Bibles, Pew Bibles, Family Bibles, Prayer
Books, in velvet, and other fine bindings with
clasps, both English and American
Dec l9 FRAECK TAYLOR.
The republic., 1851-12-19
TO THE DEAF.

noCToR HARTLEY, Aurist, from the Ear In
~ Urinary, SO Arch street, Philadelphia begs to
inform those of his patients in the neghborhood of
Washington, with whom he has been in commu-
nicaon, that he has, in compliance with their spe
cial request, made arrangements to spcni a few
! days in this city. Deafness, noises in the head,
and all disagreeable discharges from the external
ear, speedily and permanently removed, without
causing the least pain or rinconvenicnce and he will
guarantee a cure in all cases where malformation
does not exist
| sylyania avenue, between 9Th and 10th street,,
north side, over Myerss dry goods store, from 9 to
O'Clock daily. Evenings. by appointment.
Thirteen years. close and almost undivided at
tention to this branch of special practice has
bled him TO reduce his treatment to such degree
of success as to find the most confirmed and OBJ
stnate cases yield by a steady attention to the
means prescribed.
The following testimonials are submitted with
confidence. They will show at least in what est-
nation his professional qualifications are held by
some OF the most distinguished medical men OF the
country:
| 81 have had the pleasure to meet DIR. Hartley
in practice and have been led TO form favo rable
opinion Of his character both IN the profession and
! gentleman. w. PARKER, M D.,
| Professor of Surgery, &C."
CHS professional abilities will be duly appreci
ated by those who place themselves under his care
"JoBN ii. WHlTTAKER, M. D.,
professor of Anatomy, elc."
"From my intercourse with DR.. Hartley have
found his department correct and gentlemanly.
"YALENTINE Mort, NJ. D."
'It is pleasant duty to give my testimony in
favor OF the treatment adopted by DIR. Hartley for
the cure of deafness. The application ie una-
tended by pain or Inconvenience, and it's effects al
most instantaneous.
"H. p. HARpMAS,
Counselor at Law, % Chambers street,
awe have known several cases OF partial deaf
ness treated by him with the most happy results.
DR.. II. lea scientific gentleman, and produce
numerous testimonials Of his ability and success in
this difficult branch Of the medical profession"
[Globe
"Persons afflicted by diseases of the ear are re-
commended to pay n visit TO DR. Hartley, Auris,
at No. 81 Arch street, above Third. He Isl we'll
educated professional man, and, having paid par
ticuar attention TO diseases affecting hearing, has
acquired, from his skill and experience, better
means of coping with this serious afflicton than
those which are possessed by physicians in general
practice. - Despatch
Dec lS-tf
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LAND WARRANTS. The Charestown (Ya.)
Free Press publishes letter from the Hon c. J .
Faulkner, member of Congress from thnt district,
in which he expresses the opinion that law will
bo passed during the present session of Congress
rendering valid the assignment of bounty land
warrants. He adds
'In this view would recommend to you and to
all other persons holding warrants TO make no con-
tracts in regard to them, their value will be un
questionably enhanced upon the passage of such
law, and the warrants at once be convertible into
cash at fair price,
The republic., 1851-12-19

DRINCE's LINNAGAN GARDENS AND Nur-
L series, Flushing, Long island Catalogues
of this uurival!ed collection OF Trees aud Plants.
with reduced prices, may be- obtained by appli
cants, post paid per mail, with stamps cnClosed)
\. B.-Fruit and Ornamental Trees Of largest
size Nov 7--tf-
The republic., 1851-12-19

IcE.-We saw ice yesterday at east ak inches
thick; and we understand that the Potomac is fro
zen up for some distance down the river below
Alexandria, go as to intercept navigation.
The republic., 1851-12-19
CATS, GAPS, AND GENTLEMEN's FUR
NIsuING GOODS JUST RECEIVED.

CATS, GAPS, AND GENTLEMEN'S FUR
NIsIlIEG GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
ID DEEBE'S superior New York style Of Hats eud
ID Caps; Philadelphia, Paris, and London, beau
tifuI and much admired; Washington style Slouch
Hats, of every style and price; cbildren's Fancy
Hats and Caps, in pleasing variety. Also large
aud elegant assortment Of Genticmen's Fancy
Gu1ds and Toilet Articles.
Gentlemen in want of the above articles are most
respectfully invited to call and examine my stock,
which is now complete, and OF superior qua.ty,
at moderate prices. CltAS. IL. LANE,
New Hat, Cap, and G. Geutemcn's Furnishing Esnb
lishment, Pcnnsyivania avenue, bstween q and
9th streets. Dec 2-do"u
tUnion, Telegraph, and Wash Newsl
roRFORArIoN ofALExANDRIAs STOCK
Y for sale by CHUBB. SCfiENCK co
The republic., 1851-12-19

SPEED OF TIE MAeNETIo CURRRNr--A long ex-
perience OF the coast survey with some dozen diff
ferent ines OF telegraph establishes the fact that
the velocity of the galvanic current ia about IF.
teen thousand four hundred miles per second. The
time of transit between Boston and Bangor was
recently measured, and the result WAS that the
time occupied in the transmission one sirtetn-
M0tisdndh Of n second, and that the velocity of the
gavRnic current was at the rate of sixteen thou.
sand miles per second, which is about six hundred
miles per second more than the average of other
experiments. II it is desirable, tee Yankee can be
found who will make an effort to improve upon
this specd - Boston JOtlrnnE
The republic., 1851-12-19
FOR MOUNT VERNON AND FORT WASH
IEGTON.

FOR MOUNT VERNON AND FORT WASH
IEGTON.
THREE TRIPS EACH WEEK.
h. fr"Y.SSr On The steamer GEORGE WASH
81, VINGTON or THOMAS COLLYER
will leave for Mount Vernon
ry Monday, Wednesday, and FRI
day, leaving Washington al 10, aud Alexandria at
l0j, a. IN. The boat will land her passengers to
view Fort Washington after leaving Mount
Vernon.
Fare. round trip, 81; from Alexandria, rs cts.
Children fprce.
The Union line Of coaches leave the Capitol al
half past a. M for the boat. For seats in coach
es. apply TO George & Thomas Parker, Washing.
ton. JOB CORSON and
SAMUEL e GEDNEY, Captains.
Dec g-Tu&TfF
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NEW CLOAISs, Gsc.-This Day Received
IN 10 very rich velvet Cloaks, new style
lOvcry rich cloth Cloaks, handsomely trimmed
10 very rich velvet Sacks, with hoods
very rich cloth Sacks, with hoods
very rich velvet Mantias, new styles &c;
to which we respectfully invite the attention Of
purchasers before making their selections, feeling
confident entire satisfaction in every particular
can DO given HOOE, BRO. & co.
Nov 29--d4wif TUnion, Intel s. Alex. Gaz
The republic., 1851-12-19

Tux AR UNioN.-The time is a hand when the
annual distribution Of the collection of pictures
made by the Art Union will be distributed On
Friday next, VIC believe, the drawing occurs The
list of paintings is in columns, and it will be
seen that it compares favorably with that of any
other. Some ofour best artists have contributed TO
the collection some of their finest works.
TN. Y. Erening Post
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FOR NORFOLK.

F. "a THESTEAMER OSCEOLA will,
trEt..ll5ET5r.S on the 18th instant, Commence
making trip n week to the
above place; leaving Washington every Saturday,
at O'Clock a. Returning, leave Norfolk every
Monday, at O'Clock p. Passage and fare S..
She will touch, going and returning, at Cone
river and the usual landings the Potomac.
Dec9 JAMES MITCHELL Captain.
The republic., 1851-12-19

NEARLY FRozEN.-A coored man who had
come into town late Wednesday afternoon, with
wagon load of hay, undertook to rest for the night
in his wagon, where he was found early yesterday
morning by the Auxiliary Guard nearly frozen
to death With proper attention, however, he
was restored
The republic., 1851-12-19

u SSao THE SAFE AND CoMMoDs-
trz1sssaf5=I5Eff7 Gus steamer COLUMBIA, Capt.
asszz1 HAMPER, having recently been
placed in first rate order, will resume her trips be-
tween Baltimore md this District on SATURDAY,
the lst March, leaving Commerce street wharf,
Baltimore, at O'Clock in the afternoon, and at the
same hour on every succeeding Saturday during
the season; and returning, will leave Rry's
wharf, Washington, at O'Clock, and AlcxanGria
at O'Clock every WEDNESDAY morning, touch
ing at the different landings on the hePotomacriver,
usual.
For freight or passage apply to the Captain oD
board or to the following agents.
CHARLES WORTHINGTON, Bait.
JJ. WHEAT s. BRO, Alexandra.
T.. PICKREL s. CO., Georgetown
THOMAS b RILEY, Washington.
Feb28-tf
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GUPERIOR TABLE CUTLGRK.-We have
~ just received large assortment of Rodgers's
Ivory handle Table and Desert Cutlery. Also
Carvers and Forks, Plated Forks and Spoons &c.
&c. CAMPBELL & COYLE,
Dec l97t* Sign Of the Anvil, Penn. avenue
NEW AND ELEGANT GOODS THIS DAY
IN RECEIVED.-The subscribers respectfully
invite the attention of visiting and resident ladies
to the following, viz
% dresses extra rich Brocade Silks
10 do do light colored do for even
10 pieces very rich Figured Silks, new style
20 pieces rich yard-w Watered Poplins
Is do do real Irish Watered Poplins
80 do French Merinos and Thibets every
shade
10 pieces extra quality yard-wide velvets, all
color5
so pieces latest designs French Cashmercs and
Mousselines de Laine
Together with many other new and desirable
styles of dress materials, which we deem unnoces-
cary to cnumerate, butwhich will with much plea
suro be exhibited TO all who may favor us with
call
In French Embroideries, &c, we name
Lace trimmed Chemisets, entirely new and beau
uful
Lace trimmed Sleeves and Cuffs to match
French embroidered and Lace Collars, Cuffs TO
match
Richly embroidered and Lace trimmed Hand
kerchiefa
Swiss and Cambria Collars and Chcmisets, &c.
All ofthc above named Goods are quite new, and
we'll worthy The attention of purchasers.
H0OE, BRO. & CO.,
Penn. avenue, between 7th and Sth streets.
Dec l-4wif
The republic., 1851-12-19

A MophI RAILWAY DEror.- Many renders must
have seen the capacious depot OF the Eric Railroad
Company at the foot Of Duane street. Those who
hevo not seen il should take a walk in that direc
ton, for the sake of charging their views Of the
great and hopeful future dawning upon this city,
and upon the Eric Railroad Company. The build
ing, which Is reported TO have cost seventy thou
sand dollars, covers entire block, and g a mag
niicent structure. portion of il is leased for
storcs, and the rest is appropriated for apartments
for the respective officers of the board and offices
for the various branches OF the business of the read
Any thing more complete scarcely be con-
ceivcd. Here is a store-roon for every thing re-
CURED in the management Of the rairead; there an
office for printing timetables, freight-bls, SC,
and yet another for the manufacture Of books re-.
quired for the company. In fact n more complete
railway company's establishment, we presume, is
not 70 be found anywhere. Such accommodations
the company needed, fer their enterprise is rapidly
growing IN their hands. Five barges are now em-
ployed day and night in bringing freight down the
river from Piermont, and delivering it on the pier
oPPosto the depot, which extends into the river
some ak hundred feet An immense quantity of
freight ia hero frequently accumulated; and tho
company have matured plan by which emiGrants
are forwarded TO Dunkirk at four dollars each and
thence forwarded by the lake steamers.
N. Y Commercial Adssrliser
The republic., 1851-12-19
LITT&LL's LIVING AGE-No. a97-1as cts

LITTaLL's LIVING AGE-No. 397-12} cts.
CONTENTS.
l. John Owen-N0rh British Repis,u.
3 Prussia and Austra--Briiish Quarterly Re
Uieic.
8. Coton's Deck and Port-Spectator.
4. Maurice Tiernay, Chap. XVIII. to l.-Dubfin
UniUersify Magazine.
s. Wardrop on Diseases of the Heart-SpecfGtor.
6. The late Duchess D'Angoulemc-Mo Morning
Chronicle.
PoEraY: Song of the North WIND; Kossuth's
Voyage TO America; The City Spring.
SHoRr ARTICLES: Improved Omnibuses; Improve
nant in Spy. Glasses; Tea Drinker; Miniature Of
Burke; Aristocratic Influence; Navigation of the
Rhine.
WAsHlNoroN, December 81, lS45.
Ofall the Periodical Journals devoted to Litera
ture and Science which abound in Europe and in
this country, ths has appeared to me to be the most
useful. 1t contains indeed, the exposition only OF
the current literature Of the English language, but
this by its immense extent and comprehension,
includes portrature of the human mind In the
utmost expansion of the present age.
j. q. ADAMS.
Published weekly at SO year by
r. LtTrELL Co, Boston,
And sold by JOS. SHiLLlNGTON,
Corner of Penn. avenue and & street
Dec l3, -dtw&wl
The republic., 1851-12-19

Grand Masonic QaadriHes and Overture La Dam
BiGnchs-By the Orchestra.
The republic., 1851-12-19

MI r. a. MANS tctiALL.s .oolc ISSoSoe
(Also of the broadway, New York, and Walnut
street, Philadclphia, Theatres.)
MIR. w. NJ FLEMING ........ Stage Manager