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The republic., 1851-12-18

rENO THE PUELIC.--We the undersigned hay
Il ing crossed Nicaragua, en- route from Cali
lornia n New York, under the impression and
solemn assurance of the agents Of the line that IL
was quicker and more desirable than that by Pa.
mama; and having found il so entirely different,
having suffered great detention, loss, and expo
sure, deem IL duty 20 the public TO mako
known the facts. The steamer Independence, in
which we left San Francisco, brought down moro
than double the number OF passengers she could
accommodate, and more than double the number
the agent represented as having taken passage on
her The boat, too, is an unfit and unsafe sea-
boat. The consequence was, that our passage to
San Juan del Sud was one of great danger and suf-
fering.
We confidently expected, ON arriving at San Jn-
an del Sud. to be provided with transportation for
ourselves and baggage Immediately, as we had
been led 10 believe that the transit would not re
quire more than forty eight hours We found,
however, that the agent had not provided animals,
and could not procure them; so that, after remain
ing two days, many of the passengers set of on
foot, under the assurance that their baggage would
be forwarded to them, and that the steamer would
not leave Panama without il. We found the road
to Lake Nicaragua nearly impracticable, and the
distance, instead of being twelve miles, many of
us had to travel thirty. The boats the lake and
river very small and unfit for passengers, and,
although packed like slave ships, could not take
half OF the passengers. We were without food, and
exposed to violent rains On the seventh day we
reached San Juan del Norte, and were forced TO
come away at once in the Prometheus. Not moro
than one half the passengers of the Independence
have been able to get through; the remainder.
some two hundred, being left on the route with the
specie, and nearly all the baggage. We were Inoat
unciyily received and miserably provided for on
board the Prometheus. In consequence, we left
her at Havana, and by the kindness of Captain
Schenck VIC were received on board the Ohio.
IL is not necessary to give detailed account of
the annoyances TO which we have been subjected
by the misrepresentation and insolence of agents,
the want of food and room, the loss Of baggage
and unexpected delay; it is enough TO express our
con tba
and in the present condition of the roads, and the
present means OF transportation, the Panama route
is preferable to that by Nicaragua
In conclusion, we beg to return our thanks TO
Captain Schenck, of the steamship Ohio, for the
courteous treatment we have received from him
during our boiserous passage, and particularly
for receiving as on board, ii was contrary, we
informed, TO his instrucons to receive passen-
gers from the opposition line.
EDW. C. MARSHALL, ABRAM Nj. DRAKE, \
RODMAN M. PRICE, s. w. HAIGHT,
H. w. THEALL, JNO RICKETSON.
AsroR House., New YonK, November 5. 1851.
Nov Is S--law3w*
The republic., 1851-12-18
FURsI FURs FURs!

VETILLIAM B. TODD announces to his custom
w ers generally, and to the ladies particularly,
that he has received large and very handsome
selection of fine Furs of the most fashionable styles
and superior workmanship. which he has now rea-
dy for their inspection, and to which he invites the
attention of all who may desire to purchase such
rich, durable, truly comfortable and seasonable
additions to their wardrobe.
This assortment comprises Muffs, Victorines,
Palatines Flat BoaE, and Cuffs Of splendid black
lustred Lynx, Stone Martin, Russian Fitch, Chin
chilla, Siberian Squirrel, Royal Ermine Hudson
Bay Sable, Swansdown.
He has also received from Paris and London
beautiful assortment OF Persian Lambskin Goods
Of the above description for ladies and children /;
ladies' Paris made Eglantine Sacks richly trimmed
with fur.
Also, general assortment OF low-priced Furs
for misses and children.
Dec ll-3taw4w
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ocrAT1oN OF oApIrAr.

ENOR the purpose of forming a company with
II one thousand shares, of Is 900 each, for which
certificates will be issued, paying ten per cent per
annum in return therefor, with safe prospect of
doubling the whole amount invested, (each and all
special partners,) free from assessment and La
bility, under the Revised Statute of New York.
DESTROYS of having influential parties through the
entire Union interested, for the purpose of obtain
ing contracts with the Government 10 carry the
from New York, California, the East Indies, Eu-
rope, &c, proposals. viii be received for limited
number ofcertifcates Of shares of s 900 each
OLIVER HOLDEN,
GcneralP Partner, and Chief Al gent of Company,
III Wall street, New York.
Banking and Commercial Houses in Europe and
the Americas, on application and investment Of
capital, will be appointed agents-
Feb 1-dtf
The republic., 1851-12-18
nIoilsE's TELEGRAPH.

FyNHE office of the Western Telegraph Company
u is removed to the rooms over Gilman q apothe
cary shop, on Pennsylvania avenue, a few doors
west of Browns hotel
This is the only direct line of telegraph from
Washington to Wheeling and Pitsburg, where il
connects with other lines extending 10 Detroit
Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville, st. Louis, Nash
vlle Memphis, Vickeburg, and the whole western
country.
The northera Morse office is few doors east of
the National hotel.
The southern is on 7th street, opposite the Ma
tional Btteliigeacer office. AMOS Kendall,
Jan7 President Western Telegraph Co.
The republic., 1851-12-18
MISS Il. n. sCnTr

Music Lessons on Piano and Guitar
A PPLICATION 30 be made al Miss MARY e.
"A bkONAUGHS, next door to the Hon Mr.
HolmeB, on Missouri avenue. between 3d and al
streets, WAsHINeToN, ID. C.. After the experience
Miss SCOTT has had in teaching in Seminaries.
both South and West, she is confident che will
esatsfactionto to those who favor her with their
patronage.
She has also made arrangements to give lessons
en- the Piano at Temperance Hall, on f street
terms moderate. Sept 6--'f
The republic., 1851-12-18
woRruINeroN G. sNEruEN

CONTINUES to practice law in the Supreme
~ Court, to attend TO cases before Congress, to
prosecute claims and settle accounts against the
Departments and Boards of Commissioners, to
procure patents at home and abroad, to obtain
pensions and bounty lands, to collect debts, divi-
dends, legaces, and inheritances in any part OF
the United States and in foreign countries. to make
investments of funds in loans and stocks and on
bond and mortgage, and to negotiate the purchase
and sale of loans, lands, and patent rightsin any
State of the Union. Particular attention paid to
California land title cases coming up to the United
States Supreme Court appeal.
Communications, prepaid, addressed to "W G..
SNETHEN, Carroll Place, Capitol Hill, Washing
ton, d. c." will meet with prompt attention.
Oct 30-dlv--w
The republic., 1851-12-18
THE CHRISTIAN STATESMAN.
Weekly Newspaper.
Depoted TO african Colonization and Civilization
TO Literature and General Intelligence.


TO Literature and General Intelligence.
rENHE undersigned propose to publish in the city
n OF Washington weekly newspaper, bearing
the above title, and dedicated to sound morality
in politics, to the Union of the States, to the cause
of African colonization and civilization and to all
topics of high and general interest to their coun
try and mankind. They will endeavor to impress
upon the People and Governments of the United
States and of the several States the importance of
colonizing in Africa, with their own consent, the
free people of color of this country and such as
may become free. They will communicate to the
public all important information they may obtain
in regard to the geography, exploration, resources
commerce, and population of Africa; the state of
the slave trade, and the measures best adapted for
its suppression; and will enforce the duty Of union
among all Christian denominations in efforts to
diffuse the knowledge of our arts. liberty and
Christianity among the barbarous people Of that
continent.
They will ain to render the journal an instruc-
tive and useful Family Newspaper, and to secure
for its columns, as the public favor shall enable
them, contributions, literary and scientific, of de
cided merit
The CHRISTIAN STATESMAN will be of the size of
the Home Journal or National Era, and exceed in
sze the btelifgencer the Union of this city and
with but few advertisements, will be nearly filed
with matter designed to be interest to its readers.
1t will be printed with new type, on fine white
paper, and in mechanical execution be equal TO the
best newspapers in the country.
TERMs.-The CMistian Statesman will be two dol
lars year, payable in advance,
Postmasters or others, who may be pleased to act
asvolunary agents, will be responsible TO those who
may pay over to them subscriptions and TO the or
der Of such agents, or TO any who may make re-
mittances for the Christian s atesnian it will b5
supplied on the following terms:
Single copy for one year. ........-S9 90
Single copy for six months. ..... 90
Three copies for one year. 90
Slx copies Tor one year. ............ 10 90
Twenty copies for one year.. 80 90
Twenty copies for six months. -. 15 90
The first number Of this paper may be expecteI
to appear early in August, and it s desired that
those who are disposed TO further its great objects
by their patronage, should indicate their wishes
before that time Orders and Communications,
addressed (pust paid) to Gurley & Goodoe
will receive immediate attention.
R. X. GURLEY,
d. r. GOODLOE
The republic., 1851-12-18
COPP's PAVILION,

In the rear OF Nat. Hotel, Louisiana Av.
FVNHIS ESTABLISHMENT is now in perfect re
Il pair, and is ready for the reception Of tram
sient or permanent boarders.
From his long experience in the management of
the first hotels in New England, the proprietor
feels warranted in declaring that for good order,
neatness, comfort, and a well-supplied table, the
Pavilion will compare favorably with any hotel
in Washington.
Terms for board and lodging one dollar and
twenty-five cents per day--for meals alone, three
dollars and fifty cent? per week
Attached TO the Pavilion we'll furnished parlors
for private dinners or suppers, where parties can
be of obtaining all the dcicacies of the season
at the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable
terms.
Connected With the establishment are commo-
dious Bathing Rooms, where warm cold baths
may be procured at all hours.
Also, the famed Sulphur, Magnetic, Vapor, and
Shower Baths, can be had whenever called for
Dec 9--TuTh&SIm NJ COPP.
The republic., 1851-12-18
CoLoNIzArIoN RooMa

W AsHINGToN, June II j, 1851.
At meeting OF the Executive Committee of the
American Colonization Society, held on the 10th
instant, the Secretary laid before the committee
the prospectus Of newspaper to be called the
Christian Statesman, and to be devoted "to sound
morality In Politics, to the Union of the States 10
the cause of African Colonization and Civilization
and to all topics of high and general interest to
their country" to be published in this city by the
Rev. r. r. Gufley and ID. X. Goodlee After the
reading of which, it was
Resoiced, That we cordially and earnestly re.
commend the Christian Statesman 60 the patronage
OF the friends Of African Colonization througbo,,t
the United States.
W. mcLAIN, sec'y Am Col. soc'y.
The republic., 1851-12-18
GoDEY's LADY's BOOK FOR 1859.
increase of Reading Matter.

NfE LADf'S BOOK Tor the ensuing year will
Il present many novel features suited to the ad-
vancing demands of the public taste II has ever
been the object of the publisher to take the lead
among the popular Magazines of this country; and
the host OF imitators, who have been constantly
following 'toiling after him in vain''-are suffi-
cient to attest his brilliant success. The prompt
ness with which every new idea that he suggests is
adopted by Others is sufficient reason for his not
being very explicit and exact in his promises Of
what is yet to come He does not wish to lay out
plans for others to follow 1t is sufficient, however,
to say that al the existing popular features of the
LApy's Book will be retained, and many new ones,
particularly attractive in Lady's Book and Fam-
Iy Magazine, will be introduced. The useful and
the elegant will always be kept in view.
To the Magazines alone must look for the
illusions of the master minds of Literature. 1t is
useless to publish list of naines-suffce it to say
that we have published articles, and have others to
publish from all the best American turters, male and
femaIe.
Godey's Lady's Book for January, 1852, will con-
tain in addition to the most beautiful and numerous
engravings-three Of ,ohich coLored- addi
tional quantity Of reading by American authors
There is question about the fact, and the tens Of
thousands of notices that we have from the con-
temporary presa will establish it, that it is the most
magnificent periodical in The porid,
The publisher will give twelve numbers for 1852
that the London Arts Union would be proud of
and their price is ten dollars year.
II must be observed that the LADY's Book caters
to the taste of the American Ladies. 1t furnishes
them with every thing that can interest a Lady
and among others is the following
GODEY'S RELIABLE FASHION PLATES,
MONTHLY,
with full descriptions besdes chit chat upon the
Fashions every month; giving full explanations of
every thing new in the fashionable world
OUR MODEL COTTAGES.
This is department peculiarly our own, and
the beauty and utility Of our models has every
where been acknowledged.
FOR THE LADIES.
We have undoubted Receipts, Model Cottages
Model Cottage Furniture, Patterns for Window
Curtains, Music, Crochet Work, Knitting, Net
ting, Patchwork, Crochet Flower Work, Hair
Braiding, Ribbon Work, Chenille Work, Lace
Collar Work. Children's and Infants Clothes
Capes, Caps, Chemisetts-in fine, every thing that
can interest Lady will find its appropriate place
in her own Book.
TERMS, CASH IN ADVANCE:
One copy one year, s 3; two copies one year, $5;
one copy two years, SIS; five copies year, s. 10;
one copy five years, y 10; ten copiea year, 20;
and an extra copy to the person sending the club
of ten. Address l.. A. Cooley,
ll3 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
Godey's Lndys Book and Arthur's Home Gazette
one year for $4 Oct 27-3tdtriw&w
The republic., 1851-12-18

GAM SLICK'S NEW BOoK.--Rule and Mis-
- rule of the English in America, by Sam
Slick.
Forest Life and Forest Trees, by John s.
Springer.
Lossing's Field Book Of the Revolution; part II.
just published and for sale by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
OctS Booksellers, near 9Th st.
The republic., 1851-12-18

WAsHINdToN ARSENAL, ID. c., Dec. 10, 1851.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
~ Office until IL O'clock m, on the 22d day or
December, 1851, for furnishing fresh Beef to the
troops at this Arsenal for one year, commencing
the first day of January, 1852, and ending on the
thirty-frs day of December, 1852.
The Beef to be of good and wholesome quality,
(necks and shanks to be excluded cut into rations
in such quantities as may from time to time be
quired, and to be delivered three times a week in
the Centre Market of Washington, within
hour after sunrise, on such market days az the As
sistant Commissary of Subsistence may direct
The names OF two responsble persons will be re-
the contract.
L. RENO,
Dec l0-eo6t Bvt. Capt. Ord. A. A. G s.
The republic., 1851-12-18
CHOLERA.
CHOLERA.
TREATMENT AND PREVENTIVE.


nR. AMATPS ITALIAN VEG ETABLE PANA-
~ CEA, TONIC AND APERIENT. This rem
edy, composed entirely of vegetable ingredients,
and totally free from any mineral substance, COM
bining catharic with cordial and strengthening
powers, originally discovered and prescribed
by DR.. Amat, celebrated physician, in most of the
diseases of the abdominal regions-such as diarr
hea, dysentery, bilious complaints, dyspepsia, and
all other disorders of the liver, &C.
Knowing from experience that it operates in the
most kindly and efiectual manner in these cases,
ii is submitted remedy to those who may be
attacked by the prevailing fatal scourge, and as a
preventive to all who may be so unfortunate as to
escape its first insdious symptoms
To be had, wholesale and retail, at Carusi's Mu-
sic Saloon, Pennsylvania avenue, between llth and
18th streets, and at the principal drug stores in the
city of Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandra
Pamphlets, containing full directions for use, wiz,
many interesting certificates, accompany each bot
tie of the panacea. very liberal discount to deal
Orders from any part of the United States
promptly attended to. All communications must
be post paid.
Aug 8 SAMUEL CARUSI & co
The republic., 1851-12-18

G MAST would call the attention of the public
NJ generally, but the ladies particularly, to his
new and elegant assortment OF French Jewclry,
which will be opened to-day for inspection. He
enumerates in part
Diamond Pins and Rings, new and heavy sty lie
setting
Ruby and Diamond Rings in great variety
Comedian Seals, surmounted with seiid gold
charms, one very elegant and accurate ike-
ness of Henry Clay, which the ladies are in
yited to call and examine
Massive Gold Bracelets, richly Ennmeled do
New style Bracelets, set with Carbuncles and
Opals
In Breastpins and Earrings he is confident hisas-
sortment cannot be excelled, consisting of every
variety of Enamelled, Plain, Pearl, Diamond,
sc. Also, an endless variety of Cufpins, Chate-
lains, Vest, and Fob Chains, with other articles
usually kept at his establishment.
The above goods have been selected with the
greatest and attention from a new and
splendid stock, and, they of the richest style
and newest pattern the subscriberis confident that
they cannot be surpassed. July %
The republic., 1851-12-18
mURPHY's
Solf-sealing Advertising Envelopes, NO.2
Madison Street, New York.

Self-seaIIng Advertising Envelopes, No. g 3
Madison Street, New York.
VNHE SUBSCRIBER in soliciting the patronage
Il of all who may this advertisement, feels
none of that hesitation with which new article is
brought before the public. The experience of
years has established their superiority beyond all
question and he confidently refers to the testimo
ny of those businesa men who have used these en-
velopes, and to his rapidly increasing sales, us
proof of their excellence. The following are few
of the reasons for their popularity:
lst, On the place occupied by seal a person
may have his name, business, and address con-
spicuousy and beautifully embossed, coored or
plain, thus affording PERFECT SECURITY
AGAINST FRAUD
Cd. The envelope cannot be opened without be-
ing destroyed
Sd. Neither nor waters requisite to seal
them.
4th. Upon the miscarriage of letter the seal in
sures its immediate return to the sender, instead
of being buried months in the dead letter office.
9Th. The envelopes are furnished at almost THE
SAME PRICE AS PLAIN ONES, with only the
additional cost of the die, which will last for years.
9th. Each letter mailed is most effective adver-
tisement, sure toattractthc attention Through
whose hands it may pass.
The following is list of prices for dies engraved
brass, and of envelopes Of the usual letter size,
either white or buff, of good paper, and made as
above with name, address, &c.
The republic., 1851-12-18
PLANK <ROAD-WAs sHINGTON AND ROCK
WILLIE TURNPIKE COMPANY.


TF7HE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS, with the
i majority of the Stockholders, have determined
to construct on this turnpike Plank Road running
from the city boundary Seventh street to the line
OF the Districtand Montgomery county MARYLAND
and for that purpose will issue netu stock TO the ex
tent of seven hundred and fifty shares, of trpenty
dollars EACH and have appointed the undersigned
to solicit and receive subscriptions TO the same.
Books are now open at our office for the purpose
Fire dollars each share is be paid at the TINA
Of subscribing, and like amount every sixty
days until the whole is paid.
The advantages of such road to the CITY, and
the property IN the vicinity of the road must be
apparent 10 all conversant with its situation There
is but little doubt that similar road will soon be
built, connecting this road with Rockville and
Brookvle-tbe last in the midst Of fine apri-
cultural country; thus opening direct and easy
route from Montgomery and the upper part OF
Anne Arundel counties TO this city for the trans
portation OF the products of that and the surround
ing country.
Plank Roads being most extensively con-
structed throughout the country, and have eperu.
lchere proved profitable Investments, paving large
dividends to the stockholders, besides improving
the value of property them, and greatly in.
creasing the trade in the places through which
they pass.
A considerable portion of the stock has already
been subscribed.
Holders of the old stock in the company are cnti-
tied to share of stock for every too shares
Of the old which will be issued TO them surren-
der Of the old certificates The new road will pro-
badly be finished in lcss than twelve months and
ready for travel. The cost will be less than Si5,-
00O II is thought it will pay dividend of not less
than five per cent the first year after il is finished
and the dividends will steadily increase.
CHUBB, SCHENCK & CO.,
August 9-diitf Bankers, opposite Treasury.
The republic., 1851-12-18
RARE CHANCE FOR BARGAINS.

NTcLAIN & HARRY would most respectfully
IFl inform their customers, and the public gene
rally that they have purchased the entire stock OF
Messrs. Stevens s. Co. at considerable sacrifice
below cost, and will commence on Monday next to
run of this large and well selected stock, without
regard TO price. Most of the goods are new
and desirable They must be sold at some price,
in order to make room for more. We earnestly
invite an carly call as great bargains may be ex-
pected at the cheap cash store OF
McLAIN & HARRY,
Three doors from sth street, store recently occu-
pied by Stevens K Co.
Dec l5-3t
The republic., 1851-12-18

DIssoLUTIoN oF PARrNERsalP.-The
ID partnership heretofore existing between the
sent and all demands OF every kind against the
Iato firm arc to be paid by Thomas e. Connolly,
10 whom all debts due to them arc to be paid
THOMAS C. CONNOLLY,
JAMES WIMER,
THOMAS MoGILL.
VAsHINoroS, December l3, 1851.
n,r
The republic., 1851-12-18

NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
HOOE, BROTHER & CO., Penn. avenue be-
Il n tween 7th and Sth streets, have just received
and prepared TO offer to the citizens Of the cities
the surrounding counties of Maryland and Vir-
gikia, full and complete assortment of French,
English, and India Fancy and Staple Dry Goods,
of the most recent importations. They name
Very elegant Brocade Silks, dark colors
4: Extra rich Brocade Silk, for evening
Rich plaid Silk, new styles
Extra heavy plain Poult de Sole
Heavy watered Silks, all colors
Real Irish Poplins, richly watered, all shades
Very lustrous black Silks, all widths
Superior wide colored Silk Velvets, every shade
French Mcrino and Thibct Cloths, a great va
riety
French Nous dc LANES, new designs
French Cashmere de Cosse, latest styles
Richly embroidered Chemisettes, with sleeves
TO match
Real vaenciennes Lace Chemisettes and Cuffs
Richly embroidered Muslin Capes Collars, and
Elegantly embroidered and lace trimmed
Handkerchief
White embroidered Canton Grape Shawls,
from $l2 to $T5
Velvet Coaks and Mantillas, new styles
Silk Mantillas and Vsitcs, also new styles
Real Cashmere Shaws, long and square
Real Cashmere and Thibet Scnrfs
Long and short sewing silk Mitts and Gloves
Bajiou's celebrated Kid Gloves, every size and
shade
Black Silk Laccs, black and colored Silk
Fringes
Thread Laces and Iusertings, wide and narrow
Muslin and Cambria Rulings
Muslin and Cambria Inserlings and Edgings
Sash, Neck, and Belt Ribbons, Sc, &c
Together with many other entirely new and de-
sirabe goods, suitable for the present and APP
preaching seasons, to which weekly additions will
be made, so that purchasers may be assured offind
ing at all times during the season the most fash
ionable styles, at the lowest prices
HOOE, BROTHER & CO.
Sept IL If Union & Alex. Gazettel