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The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-02

PHILLIPs's FIRE ANNIHILATon.-A company has
been formed in this country which has purchased
the American patent of the " Fire Annihilater."
Several gentlemen well known to the public are
interested in it, and Hon. Elisha Whittlesey First
Comptroller of the United States Treasury. is APP
pointed its president. Barnum lnow understood
to be everywhere) is one OF ihe stockholders, but
does not acknowledge controlling interest. The
investments made by ne company are stated at
over million OF dollars The following is de.
scription of the machine given by the inventor;
1.-THE ordinary size is less than that of small
upright coal scuttle, and its weight not greater
than can be easily carried by woman to
any part of the house. II is charged with COM
pound Of charcoal, nitre, and gypsum, moulded
into the form OF a large brick. The igniter is n
glass tube inserted in the top Of the brick, en-.
closing two phials-one filled with mixture of
chlorate of potassa and sugar, the other containing
few drops of sulphuric acid eight blow upon
a knob drives down pin, which breaks the phials,
and the different mixtures coming in contact, ig
mite the whole, and the gas of this, acting upon a
water chamber contained in the machine. produces
steam, and the whole escapes forcibly in dense
and expanding cloud, IN, Y Jour. Com,
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-02

The Iowa Frontier Guardian. in copying an
article on the Administration from the Alexan-
dria Gazette, introduces it with the following
observations in regard 10 President FILLMORE:
owe would rejoice TO sec this honorable, WISE and
iudicious statesman reelected at the campaign oil
1851 to fill the Executive chair, which he has hith-
erto SO highly honored. His firm and Underwriting
course in the performance Of those duties imposed
upon him by tho Constitution at a period when
peril and danger seemed almost inevitable, must
forever shed halo Of glory and honor around the
character and person Of the illustrious Millard
FILLMORE"
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-02

We understand that the SECRETARY or THE
TRaAsURY received yesterday Geographic de-
spatches from the Collector at New Orleans,
stating that 1000 men were waiting there
ready to embark for CUBA. Without being APP
prsed Of the nature of the reply vouchsaied to
the Collector in these premises, we have reason
to believe that he was duly informed that, if
the said 1000 men should debark under the
circumstances, certain officers of the United
States would be held responsible. We are in
clined to believe that it would not be amiss to
test the truth Of Mr.. RHErT's assertion in the
Senate of the United States, that it is impossi-
BILE in this country to enforce any law in a
neighborhood where any portion of the people
were opposed to its execution.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-02

G. E. MEEK, esq, Chief Clerk in the Blu
reau of Indian Affairs, left the city on Saturday
several Of the Indian tribes, including the Mo
hegans and Pequods, now almost extinct, to he
embodied in the history of the past condition
and present and future prospects of the Indian
tribes, from Maine to Georgia, and from the
Atlantic to the Pacific, one volume of which
has already been published, and the second is
in the course of publication. This interesting
work is compiled by Mr.. ScHooLcRAFT, under
the direction of the Commissioner of Indian
Affairs.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-02
From the ChiIlicothe (O.) Gazette.
Willard Fillmore.

Notwithstanding the action of the Wings in con
vention at Columbus, at the time excellent
State ticket nominated, we know that there
are thousands of the most substantial, trusty
Wings in this State, who would prefer to see the
gentleman who Mt present fills the Presidential
chair nominated for re-ele cton; and believe that
his moderate, dignifed, able, enlightened, and
patriotic discharge of all the duties of his high Of
fee, entitle him to the great consideration of his
Wing fellow citizens, both North and South, as
their candidate for the Presidency in 1854.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-02

TIE TARGET NEwsPAPERs.-The New York Cou-
mir and Enquirer, already the largest daily newspa-
per in the world, is about to be further enlarged
The Journal Of Commsres, in the same city, which
has nearly the same number Of superficial inches
as the Courier, is also to be enlarged. The Com.
meeiai AduUiisu is alec going to enlarge.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-02

The SEAL OF TIRE sEcEssIoNIsTs.-The Wash
ington correspondent of the New York Journal Of
Commerce. who is reputed to be pretty well &C
quainted with many Of the sccessionists of South
Carolina, says
"The seal Of the South Carolina State Rights As
ISOLATION makes great chow. In the shield is a
single star, and over il half communicating the
prevalent lunacy among the secessionists."
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-02

CoPPER ARRivED.-Since our last report July
23d, we note the following receipts: From the Cliff
mine. 80 tons, in barrels and masses; from the
Northwest, So tons; from North American, 25 tons;
from Minnesota, tons in masses, and ~ tons
from the Phoenix, being the first shipment from
this mine.-Lake Superior Journal 20M
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-02

PEAoHEs.-The average quantity OF peaches now
arriving in New York per day is estimated at
twelve thousand baskets. The largest receipts on
any one day during the were IS 900 bushels
on Tuesday last. The average price demanded ia
ninety cents per basket.--N Y. Com Adv.
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THE REPUBLIC.
WASHINGTON:
TUESDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER 2. 1851.


,sTheserics of measures TO which have alluded
,are regarded by me as a settlement in principle
and suhstauce-a final settlement-ofthe danger
ousaud exciting subjects which they embraced"
'eBy that adjustment we have been rescued from
the wide and boundlcss agitation thatsurrounded
u.s. and have a firm, distinct, and legal grounu
TO rest upon. And the occasion, trust, ~iilJus-
stify me IN ExHoRTINe MY coUNTRYmES TO RALLY
UPON AND MAIsTAIN THAT GROUND as the BEST II
not the only means, of restoring peace and qulet
stothe country, and maintaining inviolnte them
'tegrity ofthe Union"
IPnEaIDEST FILLaoRE's MESSAGE.
.sPhe Presidents message, at the opening Of the
.present session Of Congress, expresses fully and
q plainly his own and the unanimous opinion ofall
those associated with him in the Executive admin
.i,tration OF ~ Government in regard to what
9are called tn Adjustment or Compromise mea-
ssurcs of last session That opinlonis, that those
measures should be regarded in principle as
fnalsettlement OF the dangerous and exciting
subjects which they embrace; that though they
',verc not free from imperfectons, yet, in their
mutualdependence and connexion, they formed
"a System of compromise the most conciliatory
and beat for the entire country that could be OBJ
'tained from conflicting sectional interest and
'oplnions, and that therefore they should be ad
shered to, until time and experience should de-
nonstrate the necessity of further legislation t.
guard against evasion or abuse. Thatopinion, 30
: lar IS know, remains entirely unchanged, anc
will be acted upon steadily and decisively. The
peace ofthe country requires this; the security
'the Constitution requires this; and every conside'
Station of the public good demands this. If the
Administration cannot stand upon theprinciplei
'ofthe message, it does otexpect ostand at all
IDAKIEL WEBsrER's Letter to The Union Meeting
al IFestchester.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-02

Welearn that his excellency Governor Lawrence
O'Clock, to large number of the faithful and I'M
terrified Democracy. The dinner was given in
honor of Senator Douglas, of Illinois. After all,
these plain Democrats make serious objections
TO courtly entertainment, served up in the most
arstocratic style.-Nswport Neles.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-02

DONATION TO THE PHONETIC CoUNcIL.-Dr j.
w. Stone, President Of the American Branch of
the British and American Phonetic Council has
received from an unknown philanthropist in
Springfield certificate of U. S. 6 per cent stock
payable in 1862, with coupons payable in July and
January in each year, with instructions to appro-
pirate the same in aid of objects beneficial to pho
biography and phonotopy. A gentleman of this
State, recently deceased, has left $4,000 for the
publication of Phonetic Lexicon, 10 be completed
in four years.-Boston Journal.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-02

Lieutenant Quimby, of the Sd Artillery, now
stationed at Fort Adams, in this barbor, has re-
ceived professorship in the Rochester University
he will probably resign his commission in the
army. Newport Nsios.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-02

AMERICAN STocKs IN ENGLANp.-The Liverpool
Times of the 10th ult. gives the following quota
tons Of American stocks:
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-08-30

HENRY CLAy.-The distinguished Kentucky statesman
It IS stated on authority hardly to be questioned does MOI
now design TO resume his in the United States Sen
ate, unless there should be revival OF the agitation on
the compromise question. He has yet nothing .
made TO overutn the law of the last Congress II IS
quite probable therefore, according 10 these statements
That MT Clay will not return to Washington. and thai zoe
Kentucky legislature will he called upon to elect sue
cessor in his place. Baltimore Sua.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-08-30

nii-CLOTIlS-Just received the AGETT
DopsoN an extensive and superb cloths
prospective landscape tapestry panel and Mosaic
wen seasoned aud colored in the highest style
Also 70 sheets very low price which we will Gu
70 y, any room, hall or passage, according diagram
Also noh stock Of oicoths covering furniture in widths
Aug l6-dow on A2ETg 4 poRsoN
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ny DYER Il MCGUIRE, Aactionssrs.
oUsEHoLD FURNITURE, MILLINERY, AND DRY
IL GooDs-on Saturday morning. August 30h O'Clock,
front OF our auction shall sell Of dry goods
Mertno and Cashmere shawis
10 dozen linen cambic handkerchief lace collars
$50 pieces ribands, silk cravats lace cuffs
kucbes and bonnet caps, gloves and mits
Netting tnrieton, fringes, bonnes &c,
10 o'clock general assortment OF and second
hod furniture, kitchen requisites, &c.
Aus2o- Auebonsen
ToURsAMENT-The grand Tournamen, Of the will
of the Fauquet White Sulphur Springs Of
September, snd on the oth the Fancy Ball.
Aug 27-dl5thsep
NEW GOODs.Ths subscribers beg their Gus
a%s a Ssy hs, Just received supply Of the follow
Black chaiy, for mourning dresses
Do Grenadne do do
DO Poul de Sole, Rhine, India silks
DO bombasns and silk warp alpaeas, very light
Do aud fancy berege- and de LANES
Fancy French orrandie and lawns
Plain and figured jsconeu, for dresses
Black and fancy rouard silks
French embroidered cuffs collars OF evov yn
Very handsome lace and embroidered under sleeve.
Ladies, gsuze merno AID silk vests
Richardson and Grsy's undrcssed Irish linens
English and American beached long cloths
Ladies and gentlcmans kid silk, and sie. gloves
Also and youtbs wear ard
great variety OF other goods all Of which will be disposed
the most accommodating terms.
we also beg call
supply Of
Linen and cotton .heetnrs, damssk rsbe-eioth
Napkins toweinR white and coored Marseles and Aendse
Table and piano covers, embroidered curtain.
White and buff linen, for window blinds
English and French curtain chntzes
49, 81 and "a white matings
~, %, and Ga fancy colored mattings, style
-, 50, and Ga plain and colored matting-
Very superior English and American floor olcIot designs.
And large stock Of French English velvet tapestry
BRUSSELS spy and ingram carpets, very reduced price.
-. 49, HooE, BROTHER, co.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-08-30

RTTrENHOUsE ACADEMY. corner OF Thir, stree,
IL and Indiana avenue.
O. @. WIGHT, PRINCIPAL
A. @. CARoTHERs, .
Prot D. GROUX, Teacher of Modern Languages.
frot GIBSON, Teacher OF Drawing
. The ner academic year Institution commence
Monday, the LIST of September.
For circulars apply the Principal, Mr. carober, the
bookstore of Mr. VIM. Al. Morrison
Aug l7-eo7nf
THE Public school Books ana all those used I'm the
private academies n Columbia
and adjacent county For sale at New York prices by
TAYLOR 4 MAURY,
Augp Booksellers,
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ny DYER q MoGuIRK. Aur,,on..r..

8 - - -,
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grand Tournament of the wi
come of nj the Fauquet white Sulphur Springs
September snd the 3th the Fancy Bail.
Aug 27-dt5hSep
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1851-04-23
Cuba.

The patriots of Cuba are making another
effort TO arouse their coun,rymen tc re sis..
ancc. Tho most spirited and exciting ap.
pcals nrc made to them through the secret
presses. Tho masses aro moving and
mny yet, amd soon, be awakened from their
slnvisll lcthargy and ncrtod to strike for
their country and for liberty. And tho last
mails bring us intelligence of movements
in this country TO carry aid to them. In
opposition to these the government Is taking
steps to nip in the bud any expedition which
may have Tor its object the relief of tho Ell.
shaved and rlundGred Cubans from the dos.
potism Of Spain. Aboli,onism is the strong.
est principle now Mt work in this govctn.
mcnt in favor Of what ure called the rights
Of Spain; Aboitionsm which breads the
addition to tho South Of that rich and bcauti.
tul island.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1851-04-23

a SAD CoSFEssIoN.-Not long since a
wealthy merchant ofone Of our cities pour.
cd into tho ear OF valued friend his bitter
complaints Of the conduct of his two and
only sons. "My life is rendered perfectly
miserable by their reckless dissipation nntI
shameless proficiency said he. Tha,
friend inquired of tho merchant il nc could
bear plaiu dcaling.-"Yes, was the reply.
"Alter what have been made to suffer by
those of my own household, feel that
can hear anything from others" The friend
laid his hand kindly upon the merchant s
shoulder, inquired, Whore did your cInl-
drcn learn 10 drink Intoxicating stimulan:s!
In The most impassioncd nianner conccva-
bic, The wrctche:l man exclaimed. al my
o'rn table! and o. sir" said he, .4t1 reRec-
,iOn is the most bitter drop in the draughl
am compelled TO drain" Where on earth,
with all his wealth, can tl,a, wretcllcd ialh,
or now find happiness! IIc has thought
!cssly made his sons pass through the fire
10 our American Mo!ock, and the scorchcd
and blasted victims will in all probability.
torment his vision and wiring his heart with
anguish willie he lives, or go before him 10
dishonored graves, dragging hi,n with his
load OF SORROWS after them.
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The Need OF Valor and Of Skill.


their country needs for her protection M
foreign aid or hired bands, but that her
surcst arm Of defence is in her citizen
sodiery, whose weapons are not vcnal, bu,
who fight for their honor, their fire side.
and the loved ones who cluster round those
hallowcd spots. If,hcrc DC higher, holier
motive to undauntcd, undying bravery
than that chivalry which cspouscs the
cause Of iInpcril!ed beauty, it is the claim
OF helpless inlanC :; and what soflier, whose
child lay by his fire side, whose hear,
would quail or whose arm grow feeble in
the cinbattcd field! 1t was then with
a mos, touching ard delicate address to the
tcndcrest yet most powerful feelings o
our nature that the selection was made o
the chief prize to be awarded at rcccn,
fcstal meeting OF ono Of the volunteer
companies Of Charleston. On Wednesday
last, the Washington Light Infantry, OF
that city, favored with the company OF
air damsels, joined in an excursion to
! beautiful spot on Cooper River, whore
q diversified sports the day glided
ttiaasantlF by Tho merry dance s-i
The warlike exercises Of the gallant corps
took each their turns. Prizes were TO be
awarded to those most skillful with their
rifles and the corps was divided into two
classes, The married and the single. tho
individuals Of each ciass cuntcsting only
with each other. When the circle of
the days cnjoymcnts was completed, the
bng'e called together the gnllant combatan,s
that the prizes of the contest might be
awarded TO the victors. Judge of the
tender, the delightful emotions that mus,
have thrilled the heart of Private --,
the victor of the lsoncdicts, when n large
mahogany Cradle and Silver Pap Spoon
we're awarded to hin. as an evidence of the
Committees high appreciation of his skill
ON that OCCASION"
How many high aspirations and lofty
resolves are born in the parents heart an
he bends over his infants couch; and
Whenever Private --- shall, in the
iuliing movements Of the Cradle and the
invisorating administrations Of the Pap
Spoon, sec the testimonials of his warlike
skill mlnistering to the wants of his chubby
babe and associated with each step of it's
progress INTO life, how else could il be but
that his Ua liaui hrart sh, II bcoi with ,,,,r,
lofty purposes and lhrob for more heroic
engagements! And perhaps, when in
some niure glorious field the vctor's crown
shall be placed upon his brow and men
shall shout forth his nrmc with plau,li,s,
MS memory VIII turn from his ,riun. phs to
those humber trophies, but sill as dear.
Tor they were the sources Of his, inspirat;on
The prophets OF his fame
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WASHINGTON. ApRIL.1s

The Board Of Commissioners on Tho
claims against Mexico have closed their
business and declared their awards. The
following is the general result:
The whole number Of mcu,orial Dre.
cd was 272 The number rejected. "a
insufficient on their face, was 10. T'he
sum appropriated by Congress and the
treaty was S3,25O(UO. The aggregate Of
all the awards is S3,203,523. So there
are SiS,i77 left Of the fund simulated 10
be paid by the treaty.
Some OF the larger awards are as
iollows:-ro Lewis Iargng, So q, ,6s2 20:
DR.. Gardener, Sf2S.MI0; the Union Land
Company in Texas, S5S,S7D 10; the Trinity
Land Company, $3.50 ~; Galveston Bay
and Texas Company, S3O,o0U; Aaron
lcg.e,t, Sl00,000 William S. Parrot,
$ll4,0n0.
Nearly all the claimants arc cliaprincd
at the results, whether they rot nothing or
what they deemed insufficient Much
complaint is made Of AIR. Hargous' award.
on the allegation that it is claim for debts
actually due to Mexican citizens. Some
OF the claimants talk OF protesting against
the awards, and appealing to Congress for
farther relief. One fourth of the whole
~'"'' VI ~. WHICH
was awarded, was bought, year ago, by
Corcoran g. Riggs for S 1000, but the
representatives OF the claim do not consider
that they have got half enough. Oac other
claim for which over fifty thousand was
awarded was offered, not long ago, for sale
at five thousand dollars. In regard TO other
claims, the awards have not cqualled
one tenth Of the amount demanded.
Tho disappointed claimants say they
must have another war with Mexico to ,.ct
the indemnity due them.
The agents and counsel will take off
about half million Of the amounts awarded
the claimants.
The Secretary Of tho Treasury has
directed that the awards be paid in cash,
though according to law he had the option
to pay in U. s. five per cont stocks. There
are now fourteen miliIons in the Treasury.
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NEWSPAPERS OF THE WoRLD.-Therc
are 10 newspapers published in Austria,
III ia Africa, 81 in Spain, 30 in Portugal,
30 in Asia, O. in Belgium. S5 IN Denmark,
90 in Russia and Poland, 300 in Prussia,
320 IN other Gcrmanic States. 500 in rrca,
Britain and Ireland, and 1890 in the
United Sta,cs.
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Correspondence OF the Courier.
WAsnixGroy, April l6.


The government has taken prompt means
to arrest and Illustrate the new expedition
agninst Cuba. The Spanish Minister has
repeatedly stated TO tho Secretary of STATE.
his npprehcnsons, that an expedition would
be organized for an INVASION Of Cuba in
May. 1t is not probable that ink govern
ment will again interfere for the protection
Of my Of the ndventurers who may fall in
10 the hands Of the Cuban authorities, nor
will the Spanish Government feel disposed
10 exercise any clencncy towards them or
their Cuban coatljutors, If any they may
have. The result OF these abortive attempts
TO revolueiorize Cuba, will be to subject the
Cubans to increased oppression and greater
pecunIary eSat:tion. Tho preparations OF
Spain. for the defence of the island, since
the late insaesSts tly ly ;.ll.;;Tez, cog. 4 large
SUN OF mGscy, ana must be met by an in
creased revenue irntn Cuba. At the same
time suchexped.,ie eis will be encouraged hy
sss t,is u;
this country. 5nr existing laws are inad.
cYuate to tho punishment of those who NAV
set on :Wt hostile expeditions within
the United States, against countries will,
which the United States are at peace.
One Of tho last claims acted upon by The
Board of Commissioners on Mexican claims
was that Of ~. l.. $. lIargous. This was
one OF the largest claims presented TO the
Board, amounting to twelve hundre thou
sand dollars. The principal ground for the
demand is debt acknowledged BY Mex
leo for the supplies Of cannon and stone 10
rciit the Castle Of San Juan dc Ulloa, after
the attack OF the French feet. The can
non were made and the stone cut i'm Ney-
York. Signor Triqrcras, a mcrchan, Of
Vera Cruz, and afterwards Secretary of
the Treasury, was tho partner OF Mr. Har.
gous in tie contract. Therefore half f,hc
amount-or so much Of the ceb, rs is due To
Mr. Hargous, as partner will be awar-
ded to him.
The awards will be declared to-day; and
numbers Of the claimants and their agents
will be sorely vexcd and disappor ted ut The
results.
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1t IS our dsanrccable lu,v !, state ;,

II IS our disagrccabc duty to state, ,ha,
woman by the name of Elizabeth Marth.
crS' was killed on yesterday in this Dis
'r'ct, about miles above this place. on the
road leading To Liberty HILL She was
stabbed IN The throat near the left ear, and
10 supposed TO have died very soon after
receiving the wound We know nothing
OF the particulars of this Iorril affair. and
mus, await developments hich NAV bc
made by The Coroncr's Jury of Inquest,
which will take place this day
Charles K. Brewer has bcen arrested
and committed TO jail, charged with thu
perpclra,ion Of tho act Cumaea Journal
ION INST.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1851-04-23
Tile Market.

CorToN.--Thc Cotton market in Char
lesion has been very quiet since the date
of our last publication. The transactions on
Good Friday were limited to 300 bales ut
prices ruling from 8 3-4 to L l-4c. Some
GOO bales were sold OH Saturday. The
sales were made at prices ranging from 10
to lie. We have no change to notice in
prices.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1851-04-23
New York Legislature

ne majority IN the Senate having cvin
ced a determination 10 pass bill for the
enlargement of the Erie, Gcncsscc Valley
"nJ Black River Canals, some of the pro-
VISIONS OF which were deemed by tho minor
ny To be in violation Of the State coustitu.
t'on' thirteen Senators resigned their seats
on the l7lh inst, which, lcn that BODY with
out 4 quorum.