The republic., 1851-03-13

FROM and cense from all intercourse with, pco-
pie who cannot or will not be held to any compact,
however sacred. And in that could not
blame them. II would be the sentiment Of every
honorable and generous heart in rendering to them
the right hand Of friendship and fellowship, when
parting words were said. Would to God we might
still dwell together in unity. as We once did But
Il cannot be; madness and faction are in the
ccndant and rule the hour; we have nothing TO
cuse you Of; Gods law and mans law are with you;
but separate we must. We succumb to the mt ster-
spirits amongst US who have had revelations Of
higher law. Go, and the blessing of Heaven go
with you. 8rEr.I ,
CAPITAL PUsisHMENr.-It still remaius an un-
solved problem among good men and wise. whe-
ther the punishment of crime by death should be
continued by an advanced civilization. The prn-
cipa experiment that has yet been tried in the Uni
ted States for the abolition Of the death penalty 10
in the State Of Michigan. That State has had six
years experience under the immunity system. II
would not be safe from such limited experience to
dcduce conclusions either for against the prac-
tice. II we may believe the Detroit AdpUfissr,
popular opinion Is adverse to the prolongation of
the experiment.
The substitute for tho death penalty in Michigan
is imprisonment in the State prison during the
pleasure ofthc Governor. "It was urged says the
h, sns Iv hv =. ~. snd
views Of human nature, demanded this step in the
reform Of the criminal code, and 1t ia by no means
certain that majority of the citizens Of this State
were at that time in favor OF it. Since that time
we have had an opportunity to test the practical
working of the law, and wc have no hesitation in
saying that three fourths Of those very citizens,
were they called upon to-day to give an opinion,
would declare themselves in favor Of the immediate
reincorporation Of the death penalty for murder
into the penal laws. II may possibly be that this
feeling is local in its extent but it 10 certain that in
this immediate community it exists very strongly"
We see, by the last San Francisco accounts, that
among the bills at present before the California Le
gisature, is one to provide for the punishment of
IBo.ton Transcript.
ARRRsTs FoR FIVE YEAas IN New YoRx.-Arson,
battery, 1886; Assault and interfering with po-
licernen, 733; Attempt at rape, 80; Attempt TO
steal, 545; Attempt at burglary, l57; Aiding and
assisting to escape, 2l2; Abandonment, 336; Bur-
i've larceny, III; bisorderly conduct, 20 252; De-
scrters from the army and navy, BIG; Driving
without license. 1S4; Embezzlement, 72 Escaped
convic!s, sos; Forgery 50; Felony. l5S Fraud.
Grand larceny, 2,O55; Insanity, ,4S4; Intoxica-
ton, 6675; Intoxication and disorderly conduct,
29. 100; Indecent exposure of the person, 35l; In
suting females in the street. 1888; Keeping disor
derly house, 225; Miscellaneous misdemcanors and
felones, 4,039; Murder, GA; Obtaining goods by
false pretences, 24O; Petit larceny l4,454; Pick
pockets, 2is Passing counterfeit money, 426; Per
jury, 20; Rape, 50; Robbery in first degree, 1885,
Receiving stolen goods, 1873; Runaway appren-
tices, l75; Selling spirituous liquors without IL
cense. 80; Threatening life, 1885, Vagrancy, ,347
number of arrests, IA, ,364.-N. Y. Express.
TLoop IN THE APPomArrox.-We learn that the
Appomattox river is higher than it has been known
since 1895. At Petersburg tho water is up to the
market house; and, TO reach the bridge leading to
the Richmond railroad depot, Cat Pocahontas,)
boats are indispensably necessary. That bridge,
ger of being carried away. The river has over
flowed the dams and canals connected with the
manufacturing establishments just above the town,
and the worst consequences are to be beapPrshended.
.sI- Richmond Enquirer.
PHILADELPHIA MEDICAL CoLLraE.--Thc annual
commencement of Jefferson Medical College, in
Philadelphia, took place on Saturday, when the de-
gree of M. d. was conferred upon two hundred and
twenty seven persons. The degree of Ii. d. was
conferred upon Judge King, who has been Pres-
graduating class is said to be the largest ever con-
nected with any medical school on this continent
TUNNEL THROUGH THE CUMBERLAND MOUNTAINS.
They had most spirited and interesting time in
Tennessee tho 22d ultino, in celebration of
the success of the Nashville and Chattanooga Rail-
road Company in tunnelling tho Cumberland
mountain. About seven hundred ladies and gen.
tlemcn participatcd-passed through the tunnel
heard speeches-ate a sumptuous dinner-drank
spirited toasts--and danced the night. The tun-
mel is three thousand feet long, and one hundred
and eighty five feet from the top of the mountain.
NAvAL-The United States frigate Raritan,
Captain Charles Gaunt, was at Valparaiso on the
oath january. The United States sloop- Of war
vincenncs, Commander w. j. Hudson, was at
Payta, Peru, February IL. to sail in few days
for Guayaquil-all wei. The United States
veying steamer Jefferson sailed from Philadelphia
on the 9th inst. for California.
HsAvY Loss.-Captain Valencia, brother of
General Valencia, of Mexico, who was on his way
to Washington bearer Of dispatches, was
passenger on the ill-fated Autocrat, and lost all
his papers, together with about $4,000 in money,
when the boat sunk. He fell overheard, and had
to swim for his life.
VIRGINIA PLANK RoAD.-The bill Incorporating
company to construct plank road from Fairfax
Courthouse to the Orange and Alexandria rail-
road, appropriatng $4,000 the part of the State,
(tho capital stock being $l0,O00,) which had pre-
viously passed the House of Delegates, passed the
Senate on Saturday last, and is now law.
EARrHauAxE AT rCAnrHAaEsA.-C Captain Good
win, of the brig Montserrat, arrived yesterday
an earthquake at Carthagena, on the 7th of Feb
ruary. at halfPast FIVE O'Clock, a. m. It lasted
nine seconds Two or three houses were thrown
down. several lives lost, and considerable damage
was done throughout the city. Had the shock last
ed much longer the place would have been in ruins.
IN. Y. Commercial, llh.
From PoRT Au ParNcE.-Capt. Button, of brig
Hetty, at this port yesterday, from Port au Prince
goth ultimo, reports that every thing remained
quiet and business dull. The market was well sup
piled with American provisions, with but little de-
inand. Coffee was scarce, and but little to be had
at any price.-Phiia Amsrican, llM. rsf
PARopIs farewell concert last night offered our
citizens of the most delightful musical treats
for the season. The several pieces sung by Parodi
hereelf executed in her peculiarly effective and
brilliant manner, while the remaining gems Of the
programme were delivered by the different emf
nent arsts engaged with admirable tact and skill.
philadelphia North american, 12h.
ALEXANDRIA CANAL.-The board of directors
now half cent for the whole distance; and on
wheat, Indian corn, and rye, third, leaving IL
at one cent ton per milo. At the same time, the
tolls plaster paris were fixed at half cent, and
on shad and herring at two cents a ton per mile.