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BEEBK's NEW YORK HATs!l!

CTEVENS, No. l, Brotcns Hotel, has just re-
y ceived further and full supply Of Bsebs's
Hats. Also, complets assortment Of his own
make, Of every quality and style. Gentlemen
wishing Hats Of fancy shapes can have their or
STEVENS great Hat, Cap, and
Gents Quitting Establishment, No. l Brown 3
Hotel
Nov. 30-6tf. Qntel Repub. Union.)
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: 23l ,97i 1880, 1853 IL, SAC, 900
9. BATTLES OF THE REVOLUTION.

The surrender Of CORVALLIS at Yorktown, o.
tober 1881, closed the war; prisoners 1913.
$3.50 British taken prisoners.
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October 81, Is5O-dtf
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Oct. I4-3taw3m.
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The ST. Louis Republican gives the following account
OF the death of Major Lea:
1--WE learn from a gentleman who was passenger on
the Ben West yesterday from the Missouri river, that
Major Luke Lea accidentally killed by being thrown
from his horse few days since The accident occurred
three four miles from Wcspor, He found in sit
ting position in the OF ferce, dead Major Lea
agent for the Poawatome, Kickapoo, and other
tribe, Of Indians at the Fort Lcavenwotth agency"
Major Lea cashier OF the Bank OF Tennessee in
Nashville at the time when the late Judge White was
president OF that institution He was subsequently, for
several years member Of Congress from the Knoxville
district. lie was lawyer by profession, and OF
superior education and requirements OF high business,
qualities, and especially familiar with financial opera
lions Hi social traits Of the agreeable char
acter and he universally esteemed and beloved by
wide circle Of friends in Tennessee, in Washington
and wherever he had resided He has left large and
deserving family to mourn his sudden loss. =
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A HARD HIT-The National Inlegencer, in passing
a euogy upon the manner IN which Mr. Fillmore has
been administering the affairs OF the nation INDUCED in
the following remarkable alluson;
His able and patriotic management Of public affair.
will constitute OF the brightest leaves In The sdmini,-
trave history OF the nation The ship Of State ~say,~S
she not nreadg The breaksrs the cloud
ooeoled by the fell spirit Of ianstcism and
hung darkiy and pofentousy the destnes OF the
country, when, or trtraodnorp pistaio~ of Pror,
ssnce, be was called 70 pilot her"
This is remarkable II isa truthful acknowledgement
which few whig journals have had the courage to make
calling down the OF the opponent party Gen
Taylor it as much as says, had charge of the ship OF
State and had run her among ''fhs breakers" "By an
extra ordinary visitation Of Providence" Gen Taylor ,cds
relieved Of the helm, and Mr. Fillmore twas called 10
pilot her, and Just IN time TO her from being
wrecked This is literal rendering OF the sentence,
and undou btedly the genuine meaning OF IT..
II is true, too The admnistrati of Gen Taylor
not only failure, but II the most mice hievous
and weak since the organization OF the government
What IL would have become, had Providence not come
10 the relief of the nation il from the
into which the wing party had involved H. we can only
conjecture; but that this extraordinary pisohon of
Providence" overrung the counses OF the whigs re-.
suited IN saving the nation from grave dangers and prob
ably anarchy, we are not permitted 10 doubt
Twice have these extraordinary vsalions OF POW
dence been exercised to the country from the evils
projected by wing iriumphs yet the party, thus severely
rebuked, stiff necked self-wiled and shortsghed are
again intent upon the very which has so sgnaly
been by the dspleasure OF Omnipotence seems TO
be one of the provisions OF Providence that hey shall
not learn wisdom from experisnce.-Cin Eng
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NAVAL The United States rgaie st. Lawrence from
Southampton England, arrived in the rver Tagus on the
5th uliimo
The United States ship Saratoga, Com. Walker, ar.
rived at Macao on the sth of April from the United
States All well.
The United States razee Independence sailed from Leg
horn on the 29th of May for Trieste and the Misssslp-
pi after stopping at Naples few days, with Commodore
Morgan on board had proceeded 10 the bevant She
was understood TO be placed entirely at the service OF
Gen Kossuh, should the Sublime Porte be disposed TO
liberae him
The United States steam frigate Saranac, Commander
@ j Pendergras bearing the broad pennant OF Commo:
dore p A Parker, commander chief OF the United
States home squadron arrived and anchored of The Phil
adelpha navy yard at 10 o'clock a. m, on Monday All
we'll on board. She left Pensacola on the evening OF
Saturday os,h June and has made the passage in eight
days passed Havana at midnight on the lst OF July
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AMrnlcAN prrEnrNcr no woMrs-Some Of our ASH

AMERICAN DIFFERENCE TO woMEs,-Some OF our lash
ion.tnkerng contemporaries are signing over The undue
freedom OF ocomoon and conduct enjoyed by American
little incident which occurred the other day
IN our city, shows with what confidence American women
rely upon the polteness OF American men, and how
far they are rom mseonsung the rsnkncss and natural
freedom OF the gentle One OF the Filth avenue
nbuses, in passing through Eleventh street, was hailed
by a bevy OF young ladies' The omnibus was almost en-.
tirey filled with gentlemen. The drver however pulled
up, tor when indeed was an Omnibus driver known 10
hesitate about stopping Tor fare, for the lair h told
them there only room for two. The spokeswoman
OF the party, who, happily perhaps for herself and her
companions, tkaby plelty clasped her hands
together with animated gesture OF DISAPPOINTMENT and
exclaimed, ooh, am souy-so very sorry. We have
friends about 10 sail for Europe IN The steamer Every
minute is precious; and Vt you can't take Us down, we
shall be TOO late to and bid them goodbye. Whal
shall we do2"
The occupants OF the omnlbus-every one OF hem-im-
medaey got and gave their places TO The ladies' and
the driver wbred them away, not ony 10 me end o. br
route but round to the steamers dock on me NORM NV
er Talk OF American women not being able 10 90 any
thing IN the world in this community alter that. why,
there - not place in the Old World where such thing
could by The widest effort Of naginatlon be supposed
possible There Is not gentleman IN Europe, 10 say
nothing OF lis Ordinary run oil men-tbere rs not The mosl
polshed courter OF that eide the globewho would have
felt called upon 10 turn III his seat much less abandon II
and walk, at such an appeal and here a whole omnibus
full turn out, without remembrance a regret, TO
obiige party oil ladies, with whom not soul of them
was acquainted, and whom, in all human probability,
they would never see again. When our country women
are in Europe, and hear American want OF potteness
sneeed at by readers OF Troope and Dickens let them
quietly relate this little omnibus incident lot the better
enlightenment OF their Partisan and London acquaint
nces-Porke's Journal
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SUDDEN psArH.-Mr. Holiday, an eminent member Of
the bar at Milwaukee Wisconsin fell suddenly dead in
the courtroom al that place the 10th uIt while en-.
gagged counsel in the trial Of He was on the
point OF oblecng 10 question put to witness, az we
learn from the Sentinel when he suddenly stopped,
pressed his hand against his heart and said to the Judge
"Will your honor send for my carriagei am too IN
well to proceed" Several members OF the bar lmmedi-
atey gathered round him. laved his face with water, put
sprs 10 his p. and led him to open window in the
vesbue For an instant he seemed TO rally, but Il was
the last flicker OF the expiring lamp deahly palor set
tied upon his features his eyes became glassed and
family gaspinp out It's all dark-dont leave me-" he
sank quietly into the arms OF death -Westsrn paper.
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THE MAN CT TRuTH-It requires stern integrity and
high moral courage 10 Withstand the temptations OF
worldly policy and se6shness. ITO be honest, as the
world goes is TO be picked out OF thousand" Our
will must be conformed 10 the high principles OF mmuia
Bile justice, personal integrity cannot be maintained
He that walketh upnghtly walketh surely; but he
that perverteh his ways shall be known" All persons
must encounter difcues 10 overcome them is The pre-
rogative OF the pure and just They who enter the fur
in fahfulness TO themselves and the highest virtue
shall not miss the form OF the fourth in the flames, but
shall forth unframed the Babylonsh captives
delivered through the Infinitely greater calamity OF
aposacy For turning aside from the and safe path
Jacob chas,ened 10 the end OF his days Peter was
openly rebuked Judas and Ananas are left on record
beacons powerful in their doom as they should be
powerful TO Man in his best state IS weak, and
needs TO pray with David, Let my heart be sound IN
thy statute, that may not be ashamed. will walk IN
mine integrity; redeem me, and be mercul to me
Integrity is lofty vrtue-one that is PRIME element
in every Trustworthy character Solomon says, faith
full witness will not lie; but false witness will utter
lies" A true is moved neither by smiles nor irowns,
neither pecunary gain personal oboquy TO swerve
from truth He is actaaed By the sctes law oil verac
ty, and therefore is the man OF trust
" His words bonds, his oaths orao les;
His love sincere, his thoughts Immaculate;
His tears pure messengers sent from hts heart !.
His heart is as far from fraud as Heaven isirom EARTH
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From SUnATRA-MALAy ouTRAeE-Tbe Salem Re
gster publishes letters received in that city, giving an
count OF the capture OF the Italian barque Cemepina and
murder oil the captain and two officers by Maays Dsh
on the west coast OF Sumatra The vessel pundered
and eight kegs and i've bags OF dollar. taken away This
event occurred March 3otb Captain Bach, OF the Amer
lean ship Arioso succeeded in recovering the barQue
from the Maays and at daylight the morning OF April
ID Diah attacked by the Raab OF Teoocroot and the
greater part OF the town laid IN ashes but neither the
money the actors in this piracal transaction
chip Nantes, Captain Leroy, TO be taken to the lse OF
Bourbon.
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Mr. David Greye has arrived here from Zinesve,
Ohio in company with Mr.. William Hslbufgh. They
were drawn the whole distance by two dogs attached 10
a wagon, and have been two months on the journey
Mr. Greve, who is disabled in his limbs, for the
purpose OF visiting Quincy and the OF the remark
able suicide OF his late brother John Grieve and wife
The strangers stop at the Bromheld House
Boston Post
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There were ISL deaths by cholera in 81 Louis during
the week ending on The 30tb utimo. From the ah OF
April when the first occurred up TO the goth umo,
there were $40 deaths by cholera From the LIST OF jan
uary the 30th OF June the whole number OF deaths IN
ST Louis was ,p02.
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NEw HAMPsHIRE.-The legislature adjourned without
day Saturday. On the 81 instant resolution was
adopted approving of the compromise measures, and
pledging New Hampshire TO sustain the Executive in
carrying them into effect IL was passed by vote OF 10
10 2 in The senate and OF 1852 10 90 in the house.
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United state. Hotel at Philadelphia.


THE subscriber respectfully his friends and the
eng community that he has assumed the propeorhp OF the
United Hotel Long known with the hotel
proprietor feels perfectly in promising its old
patrons nothing shall be wanting confirm
best house country has been
spared in completely ehng the entire establishment and he
uculary attention introduced
Firmly determined give satsae
socts OF that always 50 rcey
bestowed OF . old United states.
29-lmn a. u, ALLEN
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Canton Mnttings Floor OiIcIoths Cnrpeting, &c.
THE subscribers receiving schooner Statesman,
i from New York
50 pieces - extra heavy white Canton maings
do do do
20 DO Ga DO
20 DO 4 do red checked do do
Q5 do 54S64do do do
do 4 DO do do
DO super English oilcioth 10 feet wide
DO super American ocloth, from twelve to eighteen feet
wide
Is do low priced American ocoh from three sir feet
wide
10 do Cocoa maiiinrs for basement, &c.
Also constantly on hand every variety Of m
ported and American carpeng, such
Tapestry tapestry Brussels English and American BRUSSELS
imperial py Ingram fine ngrain low
priced rag hemp cotton striped and plaid together
with line for house furnishing which
determined offer good terms
other dealers in this country, - -
ApIs-u p. II. HoOE d co,
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We regret TO learn that Mr.. Fennimore Cooper is at
present lying dangerously i'll at his residence in The State
OF New York There appears TO be but little hope Of his
recoyery.-BaH American
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We never wish 10 prefer grosndless complaints. In
Decd il is unpleasant complain at all; but the ncom-
potency and inetheiency which mark the operations OF
the Post Office Department leave us alternative but
TO complain Our paper is regularly mailed to our sub
scrbers. Thus far has never been too late ior the
mail Yet have received letter ailer letter censurng
us because il does not reach its destination al the proper
times When the Post Office Department was turned
over to Mr. Collamer. il in admirable order. All It's
operations were systematic and worked hamonously
When Mr. Collamers name was mentioned as the head
of the department. every expected incompeency and
consequent confusion. The wholesale and ndiscrmlnate
prescription which he introduced, giving the places Of
experienced and honest officers to brawng poll
tcians who knew nothing of, and cared less for the
duties they had assumed, gave double assurance that
the public interests would suffer, and individuals be
unnecessarily annoyed But when the Gaphin cabinet
retired to merited obscuriiy, trusted that different
order of men would be placed the executive de-
par,ments OF the government But, far the General
Post Office is concerned, that we were mistaken
Mr. Hall is no Improvement on Mr.. Collame bad Mr.
Coamer was Really, there seems TO be no directing
head to the General Post Office. The mails and
go they are mixed up and confused. to the great injury
and annoyance OF the public and there is remedy but
complaints, which will no, be needed. We have heard
that bank officers make no mistakes. Some heads of
departments to be careless caous or wrapped up
in that mantle OF nfalliby which bank officers delight
in SO that they give to public dissatisfaction We
will watch patiently and how long Mr. Halls inef-
cheney will last In the time, however, we may
speak again, and be more specific in our speech.
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THIS beautiful establishment recently enlarged and improved, l.
now open reception OF vsters. The dement's
sung bathing and the breeze are becoming more
and appreciated be healthy
Amer climate through and fall
months bilious fever are entirely unknown
me drinking water springs the
engaged for the The hotel s
complete active and efficient assistants have
procured will be spared to render In all
respects agreeable and pleasant The whole country
The Norfolk, Richmond, Washington, and Bait
mo land passengers daily -
Board week
Board per month ..0 w
s6-2aw3w JAS. ". BiRCH PROPRIETOR
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NOTICE Is hereby given all accounts remaining
unsettled upon firm Of p H. HooE Cos
will be made 70 The 18th
either otherwise The
business the LIST Of February
essentially should be
Juns o4-2wif HooE, BROTHER, co,
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NEW and beautiful styles fancy shirts, with
~ attached.
Aiso super Lisle thread under shirts and bafhose
Cauze wrappers $50, i.
for weather. Just received and for sale at ..,
- ~ CHAs. IA. LANES
centemons Furnishing Store, Pennsylvania nv,
May 20
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CARDThe subscribers respectfully noy those persons hay
ing accounts that, according to the usual custom,
te hills rendered them in full to the 18th of
present month. ---, :. -, :. -,
b,y earnestly hope all will be prepared make early
that every account on
hooks paid maturity order that may the better be ena
ga ~ conduct the business successfully, and, possible
who have LITERALLY patron
rcd our organization OF the present hrm
CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY co.
June lo-dlmn
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american Mar52es.-Several days ago, while a,
Monument Place, we had an opportunity Of seeing.
in the same room, which is open to the public q
number Of the blocks of stone which have been
forwarded from the several States to be placed in
the monument to Washington, which has now
reached the height of one hundred feet.
Among the pieces we noticed but one which was
procured from distant land-that Of the American
Wing Society Of Princeton College, N. J., which
is of Italian marble, snow-white and highly polished
In proximity to this specimens Of similar ma.
terial quarried own soil, and of different de-
grees Of quality, and which, it is well known, al.
though inferior in appearance to the foreign. can
better endure the severely variable climate Of this
country, and are superior for building purposes
Notwithstanding the general preference Of the Ita.
Ian marble for artistic designs, we were assured by
the superintendent that the marble of Alabama 1,
fully equal to it, in all particulars for any purpose
and block Of it has already been placed in the
shaft.
In addition to the marbles and the GRANTEES ther.
are fine specimens of the shell limestone from Ohio
and Kentucky-dove-c oored; and, from Pennsyl
vania, much admired white and blue.cloudes
marble. Tennessee furnishes variegated marble
different shades of white and brown, presenting a
/ beautiful polish the Egyptian or Italian, and
| to our view, it is handsomer than either. Tn
| block Of black marble, from Glenns Falls, N, Y
| is rival beauty and this material we learn. i
extensively manufactured into chimney pieces
We have merely glanced at the more prominen
prepared stones to be seen in the vicinity of tn
National Monument; and these are not only to b
admired as geological productions but for the taleu
displayed in their superior Establishment with tn
chisel. Washington Republic.
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Important Race.-The great Race over the Union
Course, for 100000, is at this moment exciting
much attention in certain sporting circles. Tho fol-
lowing entries have been made:
Mr.. Benton names YelloU Boy, by Panic,' out
of Hard i,mes,' and Western Interest, by Man.
agement,' out of Pioneer
Mr.. Clay names Old Popularity, by Statesman, }
out Of Protection -,
Mr.. Cass names Old Hunker, by Noise and. Con-
FUSION out of Democrat
Mr.. Chaplin names Analgamation, by Grader, ,
out of Black SAL
M. Douglass names Free Soil, by David Viii
mot dam Abolition
Mr. Fillmore names Security, by Firmness,' gu,
Of High Principle and Possession, by Acct.
dent out of Vice President
Mr.. Houston names San .Jacinto, by 'Rusk,' on,
of Santa Anna,' and Son of Temperance, by
Humbug,' out of Down East
Mr.. Quattlebum names Iempest. ina. Teapot, by
Rantipole,' out of 'Chivalry.'
Mr.. Quitman names Secession. by 'Aboltionst,
out of Southern Noli. Me- iangere'
Mr.: Seward names Higher Law, by Hypocrite,
out of Disunion.'
NJ. Scott names Glory, by Bold Soldier Bow,
out OF Mexico, and probably Nominee, by Man
agement,' out of 'Whig.'
Mr.. Van Buren, names Barn Burner, by Little
Magician out Of Democrat
MIR. Webster names Union, by Seventy Six.
out of John Bull : and Position, BY Intellect ant
Long Service
The well known horse Cuba will doubtless be q
favorite, but at present he has SO many claimant
that it is uncertain who the owner may be. Ru
NOR, however, assigns him to Mr. Quitman. my
Reveille.
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Interesting Incident.-In connection with the
death of James Beatty, ESQ.,, eminent merchant
oi Baltimore, the following incident is related:
At the time of the approach of the British forces
toward Baltimore, the U. S. Navy Agent, Mr..
Beatty, was placed in somewhat unpleasant stu
alton by repeated threats from the soldiers in the
regular army that unless they received, within
slated period, all the wages due them, they had
determined to revolt. The amount of funds in his
hands was far short of what was required, and the
banks of the city were called upon aid in making
it up; but after this request had been complied
with there still not enough to satisfy the de-
mand. Al this juncture, Mr.. Beatty happening
one day to meet Mr.. William Wilson, the latter
gentleman made inquiry as to how matters stood
with him in relation 10 raising of the funds. Mr.
B. related the circumstances, upon which Mr.
Wilson requested him to step to his counting ROOM
and he would give nun check for the sum yet
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Beaten by One-Our fellow townsman, Robert
Hanna, Esq, has just returned from Nashville.
" Bob having unfortunately lost his right hand
above the wrist by the explosion of torpedo on the
4th of July last, went up to the Metropolis to be
made door. keeper-a post, we hesitate not to say,
he would have fulfilled to the satisfaction of the
most exacting. Though democrat, strong calcu-
iations were made by his friends Of both parties
here upon the, force Of that sympathy which ever
dwells in Tennessee hearts, whether wing or de
mocrat, for honest misfortune. We thought Bob
would get something at any rate. But it was not
to be so. There were higher cards out than Bob
held. Why. SIR" said he to US on narrating his
short career 0ffice-seeker, " there were four
one armed men besides myself-two Of them with
their limbs of close up to the shoulder-besides
any quantity Of one-legged fellows stumping about.
After while chap put in with only one arm and
one leg. He beat US all by one. When saw
that" said Bob, :" put for homs" Memphis
Enquirer.
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Lnsportant to the Upper MississypS. Edward
killbourn, Esq, Secretary Of the Hydraulic Com.
pany for the improvement of the Mississippi Rap
ids, received from New York last night . copy Of
the contract just completed with Bangs, Brothers
q Co., for the improvement Of the Rapids BY en-
bankment, canal, dams and locks. The immense
water power for manufacturing purposes, which
will be developed by the completion of this i'm
provement, will draw manufacturers not only from
the East, but from Europe. In ten years time
we may expect more ample concentration Of man.
ufacturng capital in this vicinity than in any other
section Of the West Keokuk Wing, Oct. 2.
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to bank. and the check was duly cashed Tho bat
tie Of North Point was fought shortly afterwards
the war was closed, and Government again be.
came enabled to discharge all ito minor debts
Mr.. Beatty made out statement Of indebtedness
of Government 70 Mr.. Wilson, including interest
which he presented TO MIR. W. for his approval
|" Mr.. Beatty" said the patriotic merchant, you
have allowed me interest on the sum loaned cir,
want no interest--the money was lying idle, and
it was just a. well that Government should have
the use of it,