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The republic., 1851-06-07
c.nd,d.t. of the Geors,. D,.unlon,.t..

A convention was, held at Milledgevlle,
Georgia, on the 2Sth ultimo, by the secession
lists of that State. Being unwilling to desig-
nate the work in which they were engaged by its
proper name, they styled themselves simply
+" A Convention" The Milledgeville Re
eorder, on publishing their proceedings, makes
the following remarks:
"CHARLxs j. McDoSAlp, esq, has been nomi-
mated by our opponents their candidate for
the Executive chair, The convention have
by this nomination satisfactorily supplied the
omissions or cvnsions in their report and resolu-
tions their actual position and purposes. AL
though the record wholly fails I, give to the
people of Georgia the intentions or purposes Of
the party opposed to us, these purposes could
not be more clearly disclosed to everybody than
by their selection Of Judge Mcdonald their
standard bearer. This gentleman has taken spe-
cial pains that his purposes shall not be msunder
stood by tho people. II will be our duty during
the progress Of the canvass to demonstrate the OBJ
jccts Of the party opposed to us, by the avowcd
purposcs Of their candidate. II these purposes
meet the approval Of the people of Georgia, then
public opinion must have greatly changed re-
Gently in regard to the doings Of the NashvilI,
convention. But postpone, for the present
further remarks in regard TO the late convention
OF the party opposed to us; would call then
by name, II we knew what they called them
selves"
The republic., 1851-06-07

DAyEsposT, Iowa This town appears TO be
rapidly improving. The railroad which is shortly
TO connect it with Chicago and other cities Of llli-
nois and Indiana, and thence with the eastern
States. is pushing rapidly forward. The Daven-
port Gazette, the principal newspaper In this part
of the State, also gives token Of the general inn
provemont; IL has recently been enlarged, and
much improved in its typographical appearance.
Emigrants are hocking ON TO the rich rolling
prairie lands Of this portion ofjowa. An extensive
foundry has just been started In the town. The
Davenportcrs have also three saw mile in opera
ton. One Of them runs four saws, three circular
and one upright. Attached TO the same IL ma
chine shop, turning lathe, and csrding- machine.
A fourth saw mill Ia soon 10 be constructed, con
templied to propel five saws-the propelling
power " steam. Bituminous coal abcunds in Iowa.
and may be bad at Davenport for 81 per ton. and
at the banks for ~ per ton,
The republic., 1851-06-07
South Carolina.

A communication in the Charleston Mercury,
on the subject of Separate Secession, addressed
to the Delegates Of the State Convention Of
South Carolina, presents a statement of the en-
tire case in so few words that we commend il
to those who seek information on the subject.
First, it assumes, as the concurrent opinion OF
nine-tenths of the people of South Carolina,
that State has the right to secede from the
Union at any time, and without cause shown.
Secondly, that Congress, in its recent aggres-
sions, has done quite enough, If cause were re-
qured, to induce the dissolution-of the Union
quite enough to justify South Carolina alone to
secede. The remaining question on which there
is an admitted difference of opinion Is, whether
it is expedient to exercise this ''clear constitu-
tional right of secession at this time" The
arguments of those who are opposed to separate
secession are thus stated:
at is contendcd by some that, by our seeding
alone we dsconnect ourselves from cur southern
sisters in a manner that will throw upon u.s. to n
very great extent, the protection alone of slavery
within our limits; and that, as it is an institution
against which the world is arrayed, we would by
this means expose il TO great additional and unne
ccssary hazards.
''That the other southern States, not being ye
prepared for dsunion, will look with little favor OF
our act, and will be indifferent TO its success.
"That Congress will interfere and restrain us in
way in the exercise of our sovereignty, and
the other States not concurrng with in the pro-
priety of this movement, will leave US to contend
single handed with the Federal Government, and
that must succumb to power and numbers"
The views of the immediate Secessionists are
thus presented:
"on the other hand, it is insisted that the time
has now arrived when the question to the nature
and character of ths Government ought 10 be set-
tied
THAT the aggressions Of Congress having been
20 monstrous If the other southern States are not
and cannot be nrooscd to resist thcm we have little
reason TO believe that they ever be induced TO
do so.
THAT the course Of things in our national coun-
ellis and in the northern States indicate clearly and
The republic., 1851-06-07

NAPLEs.-The Official Journal of the Ilno S;cilies
publishes statistical account Of the population Of
Naples up TO the lst OF january, 1851. The total
number OF inhabitants amounts TO 4l6,475 souls,
VIZ: 2oS, ,aS3 males and 2l2,s92 females. There
were 1881 births in 1850, viz: Z ,6O6 males and
1855 females; among whom were ,977 foundlings
VIZ: 93S males and l,O39 females; besides l24 i1e-
gtimate children, consisting of 40 males and 81
females The proportion of the births to the entirc
population is as one to twenty. seven. There werc
24O births Of twins, viz 90 of maes 80 of females
and 6S OF different sexes. The number of deaths
amounted to 1905. viz S,l33 males and 6,3S2 fe-
males. There were Ia suicides, and l2 persons
drowned. The number of marriages was O5l.
Naples contains SD coffse-hous ii sorbet shops,
oos liquoriss Al inns, 243 furnished hotels 81
taurants, l66 common eating houses, 7S3 wine
snops, 4oo taverns and wine shops, ~ diligences,
l55 two horse carriages, 2la cabriolets, 6 sedan
chairs, and 500 boats. There were seven declared
bankruptcies in 1850. The number Of vessels that
entered the port was 5i7, the departures COB.
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Mails for West Indies, Mexico, and south
America.

Mails for West Indies, Mexico, and south
America.
We are authorized to state that the Postmas-
ter General has made arrangements by which,
after the first of July, letters To any of the West
India islands, Mexico, ports or points in the
Gulf of Mexico, and to places on the Atlantic
coast Of South America, can be sent through
United States post offices, on prepayment o
United States postage, when directed to any
point in the countries above named, IN Britisl
possession; and on prepayment of United States
postage, ,rah the British postage added, when
destined to any port or place in the possession
of other governments.
The United States letter postage, single rate,
to any point not over 800 miles from the mail
ing office, is 10 cents and, if over 2 800 miles,
20 cents. Newspapers, 2 cents each.
The British letter postage, single rate, to
any of the countries named, is 25 cents. News
papers, 2 cents each.
The aggregate postage required to be pre-
paid upon single letter not exceeding half an
ounce, to any port or place in the countries
named, not in British possession, is 35 cents
over $500 miles, As cents. Newspapers, a
cents each, without regard to distance.
The rate required to be prepaid upon letter
not exceeding half an ounce to any place afore-
said in British possession, is the United States
postage of either 10 or 20 cents, according to
distance, the British postage to be paid by the
receiver of the letter. Newspapers to be pre-
paid cents each, and 2 cents British postage
to be paid by the receiver
The Postmasters of New York, Charleston,
New Orleans, Savannah, San Francisco, Mon
terey, and San Diego, will make up mails as
above to the United States consul at Havana,
who will deliver the same TO the British con-
sui, to be forwarded thence to the several points
of destination by the Royal West India mail
steam-packets. Other offices receiving pre-
tlon to the nearest of the above named despatch
offices.
All letters and papers from other countries
aforesaid to any place in the United States
will be conveyed to Havana, and thence de-
spatched through the British and United States
consuls to their address, provided the British
postage Of twenty-five cents per single rate on
letters, and two cents per newspaper, be pre-
paid at the mailing office, leaving the United
States postage to be collected at the Office Of
delivery.
We also understand that ALLEN i. OWEN,
United States consul at Havana, has been APP
pointed resident agent at Havana, for the Post
Office Department, to carry into effect the fore
going arrangement
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unmstakably the intention never to cease until
slavery is finally abolished.
'sThat the North is becoming stronger. and the
South weaker and weaker, and that for South
Carolina to submit now, after what has been done,
and after what she has done. would be TO bring ir-
retrievable disgrace upon her and hasten her own
destruction.
Sand that the only hope of safety or OF southern
Union is for one State to lead of, to make prac-
teal issue, and settle at once whether a
confederation of sovereigns consolidated De-
mocracy."
The republic., 1851-06-07

FLExIBLE 1voRY.-M. Charricre, a manufacturer
OF surgical instruments in Paris, has for some time
been in the habit Of rendering flexible the ivory
which he uses in making tubes and other instru-
ments. After giving the ivory the desired form and
polish. he sleeps them in hydro-choric acid didt-
cd with water. when they become flexible, elastic,
and Of slight yellow color. In the course Of dry
ing the ivory becomes hard and infexible, but its
ilexibility can at once be restored by wetting il
with wet sponge; some pieces of ivory have been
kept in flexible state, in the acidulatcd water for
week, without being either too much softened OF
injured in the TEXTURE Scientific Amsrican.
The republic., 1851-06-07

THE WEsrKns RIvERs.-Boats in yesterday from
the upper rivers report them all swelling rapidly
Upon the Illinois and Mississippi several towns are
inundated.
The river opposite this city, for twenty -four
six inches; back water from the sewers above Vine
street has commenced flowing into tho cellars;
and, In anticipation Of still greater rise, mer-
chants are moving their goods 10 ihc upper storcs
Unicss we have heavy rains within few days, we
do not anticipate the swell opposite to this city will
much exceed lite present height.
ST. Louis R<pubiirau 3Ok tIf
The republic., 1851-06-07
ANorHER TALL GOLD SroRY.--The Tribune, a
New York, publishes the following


"We have just seen private letter from San
Francisco to gentleman Of this city, containing
the following unparalleled and almost incredible
story, which we publish with the single remark
that the writer is represented to worthy Of
confidence.
In the fire. proof store of Grcrory's Ex-
prcss office, in San Francisco, lives a gentleman
named Hastings, who is largely interested in the
quartz mines. In one of his claims on Carson g
creek, ten miles above Stockton, his partners (for
there are seven Of them have been working for the
last two or three months with indifferent success.
agreeing to divide the profits. Early in April they
commenced drilling on the opposite side of the
mountain where there not the least outward
Sign OF gold. After boring to the depth of seven
feet they blew out ut one blast $350000
worth OF gold. This occurred on the 18th. On the
news On the 22d two of the partners arrived with
two boxes Of the quartz. Gregory's express office
was crowded for two or three hours with tho veal
thy merchants and bankers Of the city, who focked
to SEQ the show. The boxes were afterward taken
TO Mofatt's Government assay Office. On the 25th
Che result was given, which the writer copied from
Moaatt's account, viz; l03 pounds of quartz rock
produced 36 one pound bars Of pure gold, valued
at SIT rs per ounce. Each ounce Of rock Yielded
SO SO Of gold Total value, $s.ls2 Is. Cost of
coming. $225.
"Several merchants have tried to purchase
shares but they have been told that $780, 600 would
not buy one. The lead is represented to be seven
or eight feet from the surface, and about six or
seven inches wide. The depth and length not yet
ascertaned Over two tons of this valuable rock is
said to be in sight, and the estimated value, accord
ing to present appearances, 10 1000, 900. $4,000
600, il 10 said, can be got out in month.
"This story exceeds the capacity of our faith in
the marvellous, and though it seems to be well
vouched, we can't believe it without further evil
dence."
The republic., 1851-06-07
The Now Consultation OF maryland.


From the BaItimore Clipper of yesterday.
The returns OF the votes given in this State ON
Wednesday last, for and against the new consttu.
tion, 30 far as received leaves doubt that it has
been adopted by very large majority 1t will 60
judges and other officers OF the State, with few
exceptions. will be chosen, by the popular VOTE on
the first Wednesday Of November next. There
the election Of members Of Congress- who will have
to be chosen, as heretofore, in October. By the
new constitution, judges of the court of appeals
and OF the several counties and the city Of Balt-
more, and registers, States attorneys Judges
Of the orphans courts, county commissioners, one
lottery commissioner, commissioner of the land of
flee, comptroller Of the treasury commissioners of
public works, justces Of the peace and constables,
constitution completely strips the Governor of all
patronage; which will no doubt, be as gratifying
to those who may occupy that station TO the peo
pie Themselves
their reoligibility for reelection, will answer in
practice, yet to be 1t is of the features
Of the new constitution most to be dreaded; but we
hope that the anticipations Of its friends may be
fully realized, and that upright and independent
men may be always chosen for these important
stations. We confess that we look to the result
with some fears of consequences. But it is the
will OF the people that the experiment shall be
made, and we shall await the issue with interest
II it be true, we hear has been stated by gentle
men learued in the law, that the Legislature pos
sesses the power to amend the new constitution it
will afford great relief to the minds of those who
opposed its adoption-for then errors and omissions
can be corrected, and evils arising under it be
mitigated. We have placed different construc-
ton upon the instrument, and maintained that it
can be only altered by convention to be held after
the taking Of the next census We shall be re-
joiced to find that this is opinion, and
that the Legislature has control of tho whole
subject.
Under the new constitution there will be host
OF public officers to be voted for in November next;
and we therefore expect that the annunciation Of
candidates will be soon commenced II old party
distinctions be preserved in these elections there
will be at two sets Of candidates in each county
and majority Of the offices will be filled by mem
bers Of the Wing party. In respect to minor ap-
pointments, party lines may be drawn without pre-
judice to the public interests but judges, commits
sioners of public works, and other important ap-
pointmcnts, should be made with reference TO merit
and qualifications alone.
imprisonment for debt will be abolished on the
fourth of July; when, we presume, all persons con-
fined for debt will be liberated The homestead cx-
cmption clause of the constitution will have no ef.
feet until the Legislature shall have passed law
on the subject. It ia left discretionary with that
body to hx the exemption at any sum not exceed.
ing five hundred dollars.
The republic., 1851-06-07

FLORIDA SroSoH--A Key West paper says that
the sponge which will be gathered In that neigh
borhood during this season will be worth Gity
thousand dollars. number of French manufac-
turcrs are said to be using the material in the
making Of the finest broadcloth by mixing il with
wool or with cotton. The fabric produced by this
combination equals in lustrc the fncst Saxony and
10 as strong as linen.
The republic., 1851-06-07

PERPETUAL HosPrrALIrv.--Mr Emerson, in one
Oh his lectures. tells story TO cxempify the sta
biii.y Of things In England. He says that william
of Wyckhain, about the year 1850. endowed a
house In the neighborbood IL Winchester, 10 pro
vide measure of beer and sufiiccncy Of bread 10
every one who asked il, forever; and when Mr.
Emerson was In Englsnd he curious 10 scst this
good man's credit. and he kuocked At the door, pre-.
ferrcd his request, and received kis measure OF
beer and his Quantum of bvead. though its donor
had been dead scven hundred yoafs,
The republic., 1851-06-07

The Hon. WILLIAM il. WAsHrSGroS has
declined being candidate for Congress in the
district recently represented by Mr.. ST.NLY.
The principal reason assigned is the bad state
of his health.
The republic., 1851-06-07
THE REPU BLIC.
WASHINGTON:
SATURDAY MORNING. JUNE 7. 1851 I.

..The series Of measures to which have alluded
are regarded by me a settlement, in principle
and suhstanne--a final settiement--of thedanger-
Gus and exciting subjects which they embraced"
.'By that adjustment have been rescued from
the wide aud boundless agitation thatsurrounded
u.s. and have a firm, distinct, and legal ground
to rest upon. And the occasion, trust, will JUS
tify me IN ExHoRTIso MY cousTRyaEs 70 RALLY
upos ASp xAISrAIs THAT oRousp as the best, II
not the only means, of restoring peace and quiet
to the country, and maintaining invioiate the in
.tegrity ofthe Union"
IPaxsipwSr FiLLMoRE's MESSAGE.
.The Prosidcnt's message, ai she opening oithe
present session of Congress, expresses fulyan
olainly his own and the unanimous opinion of all
rhoso associated with him in the Executive admin
istration Of the Government, in regard TO what
are called the Adjustment or Compromise mca-
sures of last session. That opinion is, that those
measures should be regarded in principle as
"A final settlement OF the dangerous and exciting
subjects which they embrace; that though they
were not free from imperiectons, yet, IN their
mutual dependence and connexion, they formed
a system of compromise the most conciiiatory
and best for the entire country that could be OBJ
tanned from conflicting sectional interest and
opinions, and that therefore they should be ad-
hered to, until time and experience should de-
smonstrate the necessity of further legislation 10
guard against evasion or abuse. That opinion, 81
ia- IA know, remains entirely unchanged, and
will be acted upon steadily and decisiveiy. The
peace of the country requires this; the security oi
the Constitution requires this; and every consido-
ration of the public good demands this. II the
Administration cannot stand upon the principles
ofthe message, it does not expect to stand at all
[DAsIEL WEBsTER's Letter TO the Union Meeting
al JVestchssfer.
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orFIoIAL.
MilIArd Fillmore, President OF the Unftsd d
States Of America.
TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.

TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited tc
mo that ADoLPHE EuoENs BAsDxLrxa has been
appointed Consul of the Swiss Confederation,
at the port of st. Louis, in the State Of Mis-
souri,, do hereby recognise him such, and
declare him free to cxercise and enjoy such func-
tions, powers, and privileges, as are allowed to
the Consuls of the most favored nations in tho
United States.
In testimony whereof, have caused these letters
to be made patent and the seal of the United States
to be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand at the city of Washington
the 4th day of June, A. ID. 1851, and
H. 81 of the Independence Of the United States OF
America the seventy fifth.
WILLARD FILLMORE. &
By THE PREsIDENT:
DANIEL WEBSTER, Secretary Of State.
The republic., 1851-06-07

TxSsEssKE.--Thc Nashville Banner Of the 3Ist
ult states that the candidates for Congress and the
Assembly were actively canvassing the State. and
that there was some reason to anticipate an old
fashioned triumph for the Wings.
The republic., 1851-06-07

Sir HENRY BULwER, the British Minister
near this Government, sailed from New York
on "Wednesday last, in the Africa, for England.
Mr. CHAMPION will act as Charge d'Affaires
during Sir HENRY's absence.
The republic., 1851-06-07
79,4O2
More this year

OF those who arrived during the month just
closed. ~, 35 were from Ireland, 54Q9 from Ger
many, England 3,5S7, Scotland s44, France 742
Il will Be observed that the total number for May,
compared with the corresponding month of last
The dimnution is chiefly in the German immi.
grafton. The number OF Irish il greater.
IN. Y. Journal Commerce
The republic., 1851-06-07

SraAwsrnniKs.-Tbis delicious fruit is becom-
ing abundant in our markets. Three hundred
barrels were brought TO this city inope cargo, on
Tucsday evening, and yesterday thu were selling
NJ from hvc " seven cents a basket.
IN Y. Cbm. Adp., 5M,
The republic., 1851-06-07

JUDoEs IN KEHrUcxY.-The State of Kentucky,
under the new constitution, is divided into twelve
judicial districts. From the returns received it
appears that the following gentlemen have been
elected circuit judges and commonwealths attor-
neys in their respective districts:
The republic., 1851-06-07

IMMiGaATios.-The following is comparative
statement OF the immigration To the port of New
York during the first five months Of 1850 and 1851:
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1851-01-03
MANSION HOU Sc.
CAMDEN, 8. @.

Hs abscriher respectfully announces n,1p, TO ms ns
e Yrends aad,athe TRAVELLING PUB!tlC
general ity, iha8she has ppened, asa HOTEL, ttoa'
Iarre and toiamodio, q 6cdss b Log Town former
iy .the nrisafe res dense Of b. Perkins. esq
sThe building Il adsSfasis adspsed for mat pnr.
poee. being sifaaiei most healthy and Pieas-
AT part Of c amden, combining a, the aaaanlas
pes 81 The towu with the bslmy asmosPhe,e o. tne
Country. and within aie@ mnutes Walk ol any
pafts sof Camden. Tteroom are large and AIRY,
his servants respectful aud attentive, and ne
pledges himself to spare no pains in keeping up
an attractive aud well supplied TABLE, and to use
every exertion to please those WHO nay caii upon
him. g5tSss% - 81 ~ !
! HIS STABLES will be found eonmodioas' ana
always fully supplied with Proyender,
l di.The House being conducted ON Il emperance
pr;nr,pies he iaters himself THAT thoae who iasor
Kim with q call will find The MANSION HOUSE
not only the comforts and ention Of well reg
ula,ed Hotel but the qniet retirement OF Home.
Charges moderate.s 3. ~ q 2, 1 -
! grAiI the Stages arriving in the place, and the
Omuibuses running to The Depot, will call at the
House when desired. !" q
! rs...d.v,- cssrt 1.E,s.sss :. ~ 5Syies. II >
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1851-01-03
Valuable Property for Sale.

George w. Gill, et al VS.. VIM. E. Gill ct al. Par
tition Real Estate Mrs. Mary Gill
pY virtue of the decree of the Court in. above
ID case, will sell at Lancaster G. ken the 1st
Monday, the 9th day of January, la plIow-
ing property, belonging to the Est Il. Ma
Try Gill, decd, viz: that valuable 3 & House In
the village Of Lancaster, known as the aGIobe Ho-
tel" and store house adjoining, fronting the Court
House, bounded north BY lots of Minor Clinton,
esq, east by White street, and south by Dunlap
street, for this year occupied as public house by
Col. Price at rent of $500 per annum.
Also, one square of lots in rear of the Hotel,
bounded west by White street, south by Dunlap.
street, east by market street. aud spprth by meet
ing street :ss ~ - 9
Also about 1a5 acres Of K6oa I'M bout two VI,
miles east Of the village, bounded b Sfids Of w.
iMcKenna, J. H. Witherspoon Anna mellow, Har-
spers and others. issasssy ssis;l
Ierms--A credit of ] and 2 years with interest
from day ofsale, purchaser 70 give bond with two
good securities and a mortgage Of the premises. =
81 Also--A the same time viii sall Js 1tput
young fellow, aud Molly, yonng negt6 ~ IN
with her two first children, 10 effect AZ
Termsfo the negroes acfedit S
chaser to. give bond with two gtod ~ SEjH
sintefest from the day aof sale. ST ~
go las. =, WTTHERS $40
/ Com. oGce,i Now u, j $50. 10 IS }s