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The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-06-02
From the 4Aub,vn Nv. W Advertiser, May 6.
Hon Daniel Webator In Auburn

An invitation having been extended by the
Common Council to the Hon. Daniel Webster.
to visit this city, reply was received from him
on Saturday accepting the invitation, and stating
that he would be hero this morninght IL O'Clock.
The fold ring gentlemen were appointed COM
mitteeNx meet Mr.. Webster at Cayuga Bridge, and
escort him to this city, viz b. F. Hall, Silas l..
Bradley, and Thomas Y. How, Jr, gtr
At half past IL O'Clock the arrived with Mr..
Webster and the committee The distinguished
gentleman was escorted by the citizens and the
Auburn band, under the direction of Captain Se-
goine, who acted as marshal of the day, to the
| court house, in front Of which platform was
erected, and wherein the exercises were con-
Quoted. Mr.. Webster was welcomed to the
| city, in behalf of the Common Council and. OF
the citizens, by Mayor Conkling, in an eloquent,
appropriate, and feeling address, who conclud-
| cd by introducing Mr.. Webster to the assem-
blcd multitude. He was warmly received, and
proceeded to address the people. Not being
able to obtain reporter, we are unable to present
Mr.. Webster's address at length. He said, in
substance, that no was highly grati6cd at the re-
|ception no had met with from citizens-that he
had been frequently in Auburn. and rejoiced at the
numerous evidences of its prosperity. He alluded
to the visit Of the President and Cabinet to this
Stdtc, 10 p2TGClpAte IcbAfitAcb SIOWAhS wv
of the celebration of the completion of the New
York and Erie railroad, and said he had no idea
of being called upon to address his fellowcitizens.
Mr.. Webster said he had been requested to say
something with reference to tho state of public af
fairs and of the measures that had violently ag.
tated tho country He accordingly briefly dis
|cussed the Compromise measures-avowcd his be-
lief that had they not passed the country would
have been involved in civil war-and urged upon
the people full compliance with all their constitu
tional obligations. Mr. Webster's speech was
mainly devoted to brief recapitulation Of the
views he has often given to the public, both in
the United States Senate and before popular assem-
blages. He seemed quite fatigued, but spoke with
smphasis and power.
AS this the first opportunity our citizons had
ever had of seeing and hearing Mr.. Webster, a
large concourse of people in attendance, in
GLIDING great numbers of ladies. After he had
concluded his remarks, the Hon. Francis Granger,
being present, was called upon to speak. He came
forward and spoke for few moments in quite an
animated strain.
At the conclusion of the exercises, Mr.. Webster,
with number Of our citizens, took dinner at the
American, where every thing passed off satisfac-
torily. Mr.. Webster goes to Syracuse this after
noon, where public reception awaits HIM.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-06-02

Major WxIcHTMAN and family, and Mr.. and
Mrs. SMITH, missionaries. were to leave Indepen-
dence, Missouri, on the Goth ultimo, for Santa Ft.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-06-02

SENTENCE OF DnArH.-Edward J. Ford has beer
tried at Philadelphia, found guilty Of murder, anc
sentenced to be hanged
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-06-02

NAvAL.-The United States brig Porpoisc, from
the African coast, put into St. vfncents, Cape de
Verd Islands. on the 9th Of April.
Lieutenant J. M. Brown has received orders 10
Join the United States sloop-of- war Albany, ut
Pensacola, belonging TO the home squadron.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-06-02

HoRRID DEArH.--Lemuel Woodward, farmer
Of Plainficd, Conn.,, and worth half million Of
dollars, came TO his end Sunday morning last,
whilo sailing some young cattle upon one of his
farms, as is tho New England custom. He was
probably killed by two year old hotter, giving
him fatal wound in tho breast and another in the
attack no appcnrs to have climb upon rock for
protection. but fell OIL from weakn6ss, push
cd off by the hcifer Thus his min law, Mr.. GAL
lup, found him; but, while he went for assistance,
the other cattle, having scented the blood, gather
ed about the corpse tramped il into the earth, and
tossed and gorcd it until recognition scarcely
possible. II is difficult TO imagine what could have
caused the attack on tho part of the heifer.
boston Post, 30th uLt.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-06-02

We understand that General PERsrFER f..
SMITH, Of the United States Army, arrived in
the city yesterday.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-06-02

ty-eghth annual convention of the diocese of New
Jersey was held at Burlington on Wednesday The
Right Rev. Bishop Doane presided, and Rev. A. b.
reelected secretary. The business transacted was
net of much interest. The standing committee,
and other officers of the last year. elcted.
"Thc House of Prayer" Of Newark, was admitted
into union with the convention. Propositions to
amend the constitution, TO substitute triennal
for annual meetings of the convention, and to in.
clude all rectors Of self-supporting parishes as
among those entitled to seats and votes in the body,
lie till the next session. Also, resolution to
substitute the original canon one for the amended
canon adopted at the last convention. After the
usual religious services, the convention adjourned
without day.--N. Y. Com. Advrf;ssr, 30th uIt.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-06-02

PoLIrics-1652. Though We have said it is bet
ter for the editor 10 give facts and incidents where
from the reader can draw his own differences, than
to speculate upon possibilities without facts and
incident to support them, we cannot forbear ex-
pressing an opinion at this time upon which are
willing to rest our character for prophecy II is,
simply, that MilIard Fillmore, unless some re-
action notD unfhought Of shall take place before
the time Of nomination, sciA be The Whg condi-
date Union and Peoples candidate ais0-f0r The
merit Presidency. We have cited heretofore the
same expression Of the southern press in his favor,
and every day but widens and deepens that ex-
preston. Mr.. Fillmore's course has been firm,
decided, and patriotic-so free from bias towards
sectional or petty prejudice 80 national and truly
conservative of the general interests of the Union,
as to inspire the people Of all sections with conf
dence in him. III he has not startled us by any
peculiar brillancy Of talent act, he has confirm
ed us in our high opinion of his honesty, integrity,
and sound practical sense.
At any rate, if straws floating on the surface of
public opinion any indication of the course OF
the wind, the current of popular feeling, Willard
Fillmore is the most available in the field at
this time for the next Presidcncy--the only man,
indeed, whose name does not insfautly conjurp up
some grave prejudice and objection. Tho purity
Of his private and public life is unquestioned; his
capacity has proved equal to the highest service
and honors of the Union he ia free from the re-
proach Of partizan violence and the various sins
that less attach to politicians and states
men, and around him or one like him, whom the
masses respect and trust, the people will rally
New York would be proud TO see honored and to
honor of her noblcst sons should he be put for
ward for the Presidency. -New Yorker.
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From The Trenton (N ~ State Gazette, Nay 81.
Death or Robsre n. HornoY.


very extensive circle of friends and acquaint-
ances, reaching perhaps TO every State in the
Union will regret to learn that Robert K. Hornor,
doorkeeper Of the United States House Of Repre-
sentatives, died at Quesnston, near Princeton,
Thursday afternoon. about half past two O'Clock.
His disease was consumption. His health has been
rapidly failing since last winter. and especially
since the adjournment OF Congress. For the last
six weeks he has been confined to his and his
bed.
Although the failure of his health has been appa-
rently rapid, he disclosed on his deathbed the
fact that he had discovered two years ago the in
sidious but approach of the dsease of which he
died. He began at that time to make preparations
for his death with SO much promptitudo. and pur-
sued the work 80 steadily, that when at last it be-
came known TO others that he was near his end.
they were astonished at the calmncss, the irmncss
the cheerfulness. and the Christian resignation with
which he met his fate. Busy, indeed, bad been his
life; and innumerable seemed to be his holds upon
earthly affairs. He rclinquished them all, appar-
emily, without struggle. and declared that they
held no longer any control over bis affections or
thoughts.
He was in the fifty frat year This age. He held
for several years the Office of Secretary of tho Lee
gislntive Council of New Jersey. From boyhood
he took very great interest in public, and cspo-
cally in political affairs As editor Of the Prince
ton Whig, and as active member Of the Wing
party, he was known throughout the country. His
zeal in any cause which he deemed right was great
and untiring. He never tagged in the service Of
his country or his friends. The Christian heroism
with which he went to his last account, proved how
little his conscience had been sullied by the busy
and tumutuous scenes In which his whole man
hood had been pmsed He has gone to his rcst at
last. Peacefully may the turf lie and green may
the grass grow over the retired spot, where, after
lifc's ftful fever he is laid in his eternal sleep
among the graves of his fathers.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-06-02

ROTATION THE EAKrH.-Thc apparatus for
testing the beautiful experiment OF M Foucault, at
the Bunker Hill monument, is now nearly COM
plcted in fact, 80 finished that Professor Hors-
the Bunker Hill Monument Association and several
scientific gentlemen, set the pendulum in motion.
The apparatus is very perfect, and cannot fail to
give satisfaction. The ball is suspended by small
piano forte wire, annealed, and fixed in brass set
ting. The length of the wire is two hundred and
sixteen feet, and it is hung from tho bottom Of the
arch at the top of the monument. Tho extent Of
the oscillation of the pendulum is about eight feet.
The motion Of the pendulum ia beautiful in the
extreme. The progress of the revolution of the
earth is perceptibe with every oscillation of the
pendulum, the table, on which a scale is marked,
moving from left to right, and in thirty minutes
the point the ball indicated n movement of about
five degrees An entire revolution Of the table will
occupy thirty-fve and a half hours
This exhibition will be opened to the public carly
next week.-Boston Transcript, 30h ulf.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-06-02

ONn OF THE SPIRITUAL PHILosopHxRs, or pre-
tenders to knowledge revealed by deceased per-
sons, is under arrest al Rochester for swindling.
Some deluded persons. whose understandings were
rather weak, went to a woman protesting to have
the power Of summonng the spirits, and consulted
her in relation to money supposed to be buried in
farm. She "looked into diamond, saw there was
said there "thrce bushels silver in one place.
six bushels silver in another place. and ten bushels
gold in another" One man, to secure this
amount Of wealth, deposited with the spiritual for
tune teller one thousand dollars, and the next
morning she was caught taking hasty leave with
the money, while the man who was weak enough
to give it her had the labor of digging hole thirty
feet square and fifteen deep for his pains. There
is not much pity for him. Anybody who will be-
eve in such imposition, after all the warnings they
have recei 6cannot complain if they are made to
suffer third heir creduity. Phila. Ledger.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-08-22
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN MEckIENprpc

F.N Ir-
AT meeting OF the Democratic party of the county Of
eckenbur held at their Court House, Monday the 18th
instant for The purpose of appointing delegates 10 The Con
vention proposed DO held Saunon on the oath dny OF
September next
On notion Col. john F. Finch was called TO the Chair
ard James s. oss appointed Secretary THO meeting
lag beeL thus organized the following resolution adopt
I'd
Hcsoved That twenty-five delegates be appointed by the
g r 10 present the Democratic party of Mecksnbug in
said Convention.
And in compliance with the above resolution the following
gentlemen We're appointed by the Chair: Mark Alexander
ST., Robert T. OVERLY Z. A. Williams, Geo. Dabbs, Tuck
eL Car!ingon 5. D. Booker VIM Burton David J. Bigger
VIM W. Oliver VIM O. GOode, Geo: Rogers, Beverly JONES'
Charles H. Ogburn, Adam o. Davis. VIM. r. Baskerville
Mark Alexander Jr, Benjamin H. Rogers John NJ Wright
A. e. Boyd Henry E. Coleman Charles s. Hrtcherson
Mills NJ. Jordan and John o. Knox.
Or ma'ion-Res"lSed Tina, the Chairman End Secretary
De added 10 the delegation.
On rotion-Resolvtd Tia, The So proceedings he pulls d
IN ne Democratic papers 4! Richmond and Pe;sss.G.
oE ino'..h-itss4!9ed, That lnis mo.. - ai1r,
60, JOHN +. FINCH, Ciair.ln.
JAMES s. Moss, Secretary
~ ii'c Democratic papers in Richmond AID Pcers,u
will please copy without standing strictly uc c,quet. in
suen matters as the Secretary has
separate copy for each
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-08-22
THE NEW ARMY UNIFORM.

general order has recently been issued from the war De-
partmen giving description Of the uniform for the
Army of The United States which has been approved by the
Secretary Of War 1t IS be strictly enforced and Generals
and other inspecting officers required notice all
lions from it, Commissioned officers may the Cd UNI
form u'ti' he lst o. Ja:uuy The Republic says:
All officers To flock of dark blue CLOTH
the skirt to extend from wo-thirds to three ouhs Of the
distance from the top of the hip the bend of the knee
for Captains aud Lieutenants doubebreast-
ed fo- all other grades
The uniform coat of all enlisted men is to be single
breasted frock of dark blue CLOTH The collar and cuffs of
the artillery required to be scaet infantry Ugh, Sax
ony blue sae.men medium emerald green dragons
orange colored.
The caps for all officers and enlisted man are to b Of dark
blue CLOTH according pstern and and varied
in trimmings denote rank and tho sevesa eanehes Of
service, Feathers give place to pompoonSs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-08-22
Eo, rt,r EyouIRER.


To n. Voters of elisabeth City, Harrick YOr Hah1n '
Gloucester l1iddieser. Henrieo Ne~ hsnt ChaTS oS'y
James City and the City Of Wuiiams'urg; ,-,,, 10
According 10 the Constitution, you VIII snJiy 10
c.Ied upon to elect Judge your circuit think coh, sn
favor in naming suitable and n. Pelso on ,bs of
anoonnce Charles K Mallory man suitable 10 me ne o.
go and one whose even and upright conduct "ouio III
With dignity and honor Col Mallory is an en'epag o Ha
talented lawyer commanding respect wherever nc GOES nc
with manners fascinating and agreeable beloved by
S;a native county and the counties in which he praetiees
j. h. your pleasure 10 elect him, Eastern Virginia VIII
acnrrd the services of man, young in years but en-
with every requisite for the station now asked LOT MN
NV his friends Prompt and energetic he VIII your dock
oy s,r and venture TO predict afford all persons every
CTS cleai fo,, ,c,;yitv md zeal "AMICUS."
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-08-22
THE FALL TRADE IN RICHMOND.

Our merchants made very large purchases this season.
and seem determined offer their goods low as similar
goods be purchased in the Northern cities we
that Messrs Putney Watts dealers in boots shoes c
have put up addition to their large and extensive whole
sale room over their store give them pportuni
ty of showing their goods to better advantage We un
dersand they have bought very large assortment OF goods
in their line.
In the way of Hardware Groceries and lron Books and
Stationery Drugs and Medicines and in fact every descrp
merchandise hear of large stocks on hand which
have been purchased on the most favorable terms.
In the dry goods line the importaous have been large
and the assorments varedGerman, French and English
goods be obtained in the Richmond market at prices as
low and on good TERMS similar goods be
ed in any city North South. We refer readers, and
country merchants generally, advertisements in COL
umns Let them give Richmond trial. and we venture to
predict that they will be way well satisfied with the
result.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-08-22
SAD ACCIDENT

We are pansd to learn that David Humbcrt young ana
highly respectable farmer residing about one mile ueio"
New Hope In this county, lost his life under ver% distress
ing circumstances day last week. He had gone 10 the
house OF neighbor in one horse wagon, after some shcp
he had purchased After tying and putting the sheep IN MS
wagon he started home and in going down very see and
rocky HILL his neighbours house, he either Tell or was
thrown in way from the wagon and almost Instantly
yery aue, and gentle one was stopped in short time by
little boy who says that Mr.. Humbert not dead when
ne him. but he died before his ncighbor, who was
immediately summoned to The spot by the Iltiie leow,
could reach him. He leaves devoted young wife and one
Child to mourn their loss Stanton Messenger
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-08-22

WHOLESALE PRICES CURRENT


FLOUR-sues old flour ut 80 56s new on BASIN ;,
| CORN.-62h TO IS cents-dull
| CORN MEALS cents.
| OATS-i5 cents per bushc.
| RYE-75 10 SO cents.
FISH-Herings New No. Cut 81 -. G,o,.
Roe s6as6 %; Mackere, No. 3, s.; No. D. S.. !.
No. |, Sgk a9a. Shad-none in market. N
LARD-New in barrels l0s cts; kegs los all
BACON-Prme Baltimore Sides held a, To-. CEN,
Shoulders ss; market firm with small stocks.
COffEE-prime crop Layuayra 9t cen,s.
common, TX 8; good TO prime, SH On.
SUGAR-New Orleans 81 i cents Porto Rico ). -,
MOLAssEs.-swee, Cuba is held at q % e.. <
Orleans firm al 80 cts. reboiled 81 cts.
lRON-Plg Iron s24 to 80, according TO Gual::y Svss
s95 per ton English so; Tredegar, Richmond nanua,
u.s. Up Cour try Bar $50 81, according TO quality
STEEL-American blistered 81 Us 10 10 per ton
LIME-Sales on Dock 81 25-wuncd
SALT-From store 81 TO- sales from wharf 81 81.
POTATOES-Saes at 81 rs for Mercer; yellow las! p,
CANDLES-;per Candies 43a44c; TalIow lUa2, Hui
Patent l3c Adanantine % lb Jacksons patent /!
SOAP-R chmond and New York 3S a6c.
SPIRITS-Cognac Brandy 81 IS 3 Is; Rochelle 81 3:
3d. American proof 33c; lth proof 5Oa55 Apple scarce S.
Rem , d Rec.ifed Whiskey "a cents. y. +. Rum
80 cts Cincinnati whiskey "a 2li4 cts.
GUANO-oe uvan s46al7; Paagonian s3Gl37 per to
HAY-Nor,hern, in balcs-from wharf 80 cts; ro
BEEswAX-wantcd at 81 cts. per Id.
TEAS-'m ,eri- 45a75c per h.; Gunpowdcr IS 10 c,
Young Hysol 3Uai 5ci Black 20 oU e.
SOLE Observation-Disclosures tanned good, l5s ali CT
daTaged Halls cts.
RICE-New crop 3t 3s cents.
HIDES-Grcen sailed u Ak cents per ID. Calf sailed
cts. 10 81 each.
SHOT--5& a 6 cents perl ID.
COrTON-l2 l2A cents.
NAILS-3 3k cts.
FEATHERS-36 cts. and receipts small.
SEEDS-No Clover or Flax in market.
OILS-Sperm, winter l20 1917 &c; summer ll0a l!h;
whale, crude 50c refined 55 co. Lnseed s0as5c; Tina.
IL Is pc. barrel.
RICHMOND LIVE STOCK MARKET, A't@. /.
Beef Cat,le-Scale weight 81 50 10 SO IS.
Hogs-Nett ST so.
Sheep-Nett 81 SO to SO 60 in quality, an the sup
10 ample. IACOb SHOOK
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-08-22

We learn from gentleman just from Shonand oah county,
that the vote county subscription to the Ma nassas Gap
Railroad taken there on Saturday last, showed majority OF
50 for The subscription; but there no, being three
failed for the present There were about 400 poed
The county had not been fully heard from when inform
left but the result is believed be above ntsd We
people of Shenandoah will yt do Justice 10 hem ,eves ami
this important Improvement in which they deeply
and vitality interested They ought to put their 81 OuGcrs
the wheel aung with the other communities that 3ave been
liberal in their efforts 10 make tie Railroad and through
the valley. ma oy OF them are appears, sai'ed that
il is expedeht to do 50 now We trust that all will ere long
come to the same conclusion.-I AleranGria Ga.eYe
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-08-22

The Independen" Fire Company of Baltimore with their
handsome engine and accompanied BY the splendid Band Of
the baltimore Gys" yesterday escorted through the
principal streets of city by the various fire companies of
Richmond Tho handsome uniforms Of the companies with
their engines decorated with garunds and evegens and
the rich music from the Baltimore G.ays Band and Rich
mond Armory Band served to make the display very nte
resting After marching through the principal streets, the
companies housed their engines and partook OF refresh
mcns at Lafayette Hail. from thence they repaired Blu.
chanans Spring where 5ountitu supply OF the Creature
comforts had been provided by spirited fire companies
and where we doubt all feased and refreshed by
the ices, &c. &C., served up for the OCCASION and which
hren,en know well how enjoy