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The republic., 1851-07-09
1856 5l,332

Many inquiries daily made as to the num-
Der of new dwellings, commenced in the city since
the first Of this year; and to satisfy curiosity state
that the whole number to the present time is about
two hundred of which nearly one-third Of
brick, and two thirds of wood. These are ex-
elusive ofbuildings pulled down for the purpose OF
rebuilding larger and more splendid ones large
additions added to many old ones in every ward.
Iron bridges have been thrown over the canal at
Seventh and Four and half streets, Twelfth street
pebble paved across the Mall, and commence
ment made TO pave Fourteenth also across the
Mall Grading the Presidents square and
Mall also rapidly progressing Improving streets
by grading, laying foot and hagways, is going on in
every ward. The new depot is now occupied, and
the grading around that location is progressing
rapidly. The Washington Monument is now one
hundred feet high above the ground, viz IL to
commencement of the shaft, and So of the marble
work. The work on the exterior of the Smithso-
nian building is drawing to close, all the towers
but one being up. The work on the Patent Office
is rapidly progressing, and the old part has been
painted, to give the whole uniform appearance.
The Treasury building has also been painted, but
the building itself looks unfinished for the want of
the south front, which ia much needed to afford
more room for the transaction of business. In the
| navy yard extensive improvements arc going on in
| building and machinery. Extensive gas works
have been commenced on square C..
"To show more fully the progress Of the city, 1t
is only necessary to state that there are at present
in operation sixteen brick yards, having ninety
five tables calculated to make not less than 81, ,450,
600 bricks this year. The trade on the Chesapeake
and Ohio canal is fact increasing; large quantities
of produce, particularly coal, are daily coming
down, mostly to be shipped from Alexandria. A
goodly portion of this trade will find its way to the
Eastern Branch as soon city canal is deep
cned 20 to admit boats through its whole line.
very culpabe neglect has been manifested in not
deepening from the mouth of the creek to Fifteenth
street. 30 as to admit vessels of draught equal to
those passing through the Chesapeake and Della
ware canal passing up as far as Twelfth, deliver
| ing anthracite coal, and taking return load oi
btuminous, s@ell various other articles, lum-
| Der, &C. Our manufactures increasing to a
| great extent under the cnterprising mechanics,
McKinstry, Ryder, Page and Sncider, in machine
ry, besides planning and mile fine steam
boat has been built by MIR. Page, who has another
ON the stocks; and much is done in building vcs-
sells by the Easby's at the west end Of the city"
The republic., 1851-07-09
The FlLLIBusTERs.-The New Orleans Ta
aTg

The FILLIBUsTERs.-The New Orleans True
Delta says;
although the intended descent on the Island of
Cuba was recently prevented by the watchfuness
of the United States authorities there are indica-
tons that the project is not given up-merely de-
layed until more convenient opportunity. We
learn that the steamboat Monmouth left Pensacola
the evening of the Odd ultimo, on her way to ST.
Marks and Apalachcola. A correspondent writ
ing from Pensacola, on the 23d utimo, says:
g Entire nous, have not the least doubt but that
the Monmouth is laden with provisions and arma-
ments for the Fllibusters and the came to be land
ed somewhere coast. f. u. G.. Judson, alias
Ned Buntline, board, and seemed TO have n
good deal to say, and sufiiciency to make me re-
main in my belief. We shall see'"
The republic., 1851-07-09
Interest of Great Britain considered.
Political State Of the British Empire in 1892.
Message Of the Governor of New Mexico.

We have received a copy of the message Of
Governor JAMES S. CALHOUN transmitted to
the Legislative Assembly of New Mexico on
the I'd ultimo. The Governor opens by allud-
ing to the difficulty of overcoming old ideas,
strengthened by years Of subjection to wrongs
and military tyrannies, and refers to the benef-
cent results which may be expected to flow
from the wise and sagacious councils of the first
Legislature assembled in the Territory by vir-
tue Of the Constitution of the United States.
lie then explains the apportionment and ar
rangement Of the counties and election districts
based upon the census recently taken.
He recommends that criminal and civil juris-
diction be given to the probate Judges, TO prevent
the delays and other nconveniences which NIGH
result from the absence of the circuit Judges
Humanity, he says, shudders at the thought o
capital punishments; but he is not prepared a
this time TO recommend their entire abolition.
The Governor favors the adoption of al
equal system Of taxation. He suggests that
greater revenue could be derived from fines
against gambling than by the sale Of license,
authorizing it. He favors a system Of publ,
education, and recommends suitable Legislation
The republic., 1851-07-09
Population and improvements of WASH
ington.

JOHN SEssFoRD, ST., the veteran and indefa-
tgable statistician of our city, publishes the
following interesting information in letter ad-
dressed to the editors of the hlteligencer:
Erroneous statements going the rounds of
the papers and periodicals to the increase of the
population of the District of Columbia, making the
increase that of lS40 only about 5000, whilst
its increase, after deductng Alexandria, receded to
Xirpinia. ia as folloWs;
The republic., 1851-07-09

ILLNESS or Ma. CooPKR.-We learn that Mr..
Fenimore Cooper is i'll that he is not expected to
live. HE family were summoned to him Sa-
turday last, and, in the evening of that day, he
received the sacrament preparatory TO dissolution.
He has been unwell for some time, and went home
from New York about five weeks since, in hope of
recovering his strength Mr.. Cooper is now about
sixty years Of age,--N, Y. Tribune, 7h.
The republic., 1851-07-09

A New VARIETY or SWEET PoTATo.-A valuable
addition has lately been made to the varieties of
the sweet potato in Alabama, supposed to be from
Peru. A letter describing il says:
"lt is altogether different and equally superior
to any variety of this root hitherto known. II is
productive, and attains a prodigious size, even
upon the poorest sandy land, and the roots remain
without change from the time of taking them out
of the ground until the following May The plant
is sngularly casy of cultivation, growing equally
well from the slip vine, the top vino of the
full grown plant being remarkably small; the in
side is as white snow. II is dry and mealy, and
the saccharine principle contained resembles in
delcacy Of flavor fine virgin honey"
The republic., 1851-07-09

WHITE SULPHUR SpRlNos.-The Warrenton (Va)
Piedmont Phig, of the 9Th instant, says;
1--WE understand that the number of visitors at
the Fauquier White Sulphur Springs is greater
than usual at this early season. Every arrange
ment has been made for their comfort and conve-
nience, and there is establishment i'll the coun-
try that offers superior inducements to ladics and
gentlemen in pursuit Of health or pleasurable re-
axation.v "
The republic., 1851-07-09

ANOTHER Quick PAssAGE.-Thc steamer Baltic,
which arrived at New York on Saturday, made the
passage from Liverpool in nine days, t,centy- ttcO
hours, and forty fire minutes.
The republic., 1851-07-09

The THREE-cENT PIEcE.-The people of New
Orleans, who have heretofore deigned to
touch any coin smaller than picayune or half
dime, and would not contamnate their fin
gers with the touch of copper coin, appear to
gard the new three-cent piece with great deal Of
favor The Crescent, of that city, says;
every many articles which have heretofore cost
half dime, will now fall TO the threeccnt price
Coffee at the Market soda at the fountains, and
papers on the streets must all come down. We
learn that it is in contemplation to start soda
the new coin will be of great service to the poor"
The republic., 1851-07-09

Fresh FROM AMERICA There is n Quaker in
Vermont who s attached to the principles of the
Peace Society that he will not have a single flower
in his garden; for 'Its terrible" ;" he says, 'to walk
out at this time of the year, and zee the flowers in
all directions with shooting Pistils. PUNCH.
The republic., 1851-07-09

SAILING OF THE ARcTIo.-The United States
mail steamship Arctic, Captain Luce, for Liverpool,
sailed from New York on Sunday with l3S pas
sengers and 1887 $50 in specie, of which 100000
is on account of the Mexican indemnity.
The republic., 1851-07-09

CoUNTERFEIT GOLD DoLLARs are in circulation
at New York. They daily detected by their
specific gravity, which is much less than that Of
the genuine coin.
The republic., 1851-07-09

KENTuCKY.-Hon. Geo. A. Caldwell has with
drawn from the field as candidate for Congress
in the Danville (Ky.) district, his health being
precarous. Major Ward is the Whig candidate.
The republic., 1851-07-09
Literary Notice.
CuRRAN AND HIS CoErEMpoRARms-By Chas

CURRAN AND HIS CoETEMPoRARHs-ByC Chas.
Phillips, A. b. Edinburgh
What galaxy of wit and genius does the very
title of this book awaken to our recolection-
"Curran and his Contemporarcs'' u noble pha-
lanx, whose devoted patriotism and obdurate re-
sistance clogged the advance of tyranny and
struck terror into the oppressor's breast. Amid
this brilliant aasemblage stands pre-eminent the
name of Curran which beams forth
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-05-29
Tia prcsidont's Tour.

II any thing would show an endorsement Of
President Fillmore's course, it has been his late
tour through Pennsylvania and New York. His
reception in the city of New York was grand and
imposing. More than one hundred thousand peo-
pie were present to exhibit their attachment to
the man and their appreciation OF his wisdom,
hrmness and craftsmanship, amid the late crisis.
The enthusiasm displayed by the citizens of the
rural districts, as he rapidly passed from the great
metropolis Of the nation to Lake Erie, must have
been exceedingly gratifying to him. The hon.
sge thus paid him was cordial and heartfelt, and
we know Of no good reason why it should not be
repeated, If he is nominated for the Presidency.
We know Of no serious impeachment in the way
Of his obtaining the electoral vote Of New York.
We think the Wings in that great State should
unite on him. If they will, he can beat any can
didate who may be started by the Opposition
President FILLMORE has been tried The trial
has shown him to be eminently qualified to fill
the station he now occupies. The South respects
him and the North honors him. The Wings
throughout the nation should unite on him as
their next candidate.
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The court room was crammed full on last Sat-
urday night We We're glad to see several Of our
distinguished fcllow-citizens from the country
present The spirit manifested was cheering to
Ill who are anxious to see Railroad construct
ed from this point to Peoria. The published
proceedings will speak for themselves.
The committee appointed for the purpose, will
doubtless secure one of the largest Halls in town
for the meeting on next Saturday week, which
will doubtless be worth attending by all.
We give the list of stockholders carefully cor
rected from that published in the Telegraph and
Gazette. The name Of D. RoRER, ESQ.,, for $500,
was accidentally omitted in the former, and
those Of Mr. E. STEVENS Flint River Township
for $500, and JNo. P. KRIEcHBAuM, in town,
omitted in the Gazette. We have otherwise
corrected it and believe the list will now be
found complete, with the exception Of the
names that have been added since the meeting of
Saturday.
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By Telegraph to the Mo. Republican.

ROCHESTER,, May 20, p. NJ.
President Fillmore and suite arrived here last
night from Buffalo They We're received with
the greatest enthusiasm. A large procession &C
companed them to Washington Square. where
addresses were made. The procession then pro-
ceeded TO the Eagle Hotel. where a splendid din
ner was spread. The streets were lined with
visitors from all sections Of the country. Flags
were waving from all the principal buildings.
Mr. Webster remained in Buffalo, where he will
speak tomorrow. ~t>.
BosroN. MAY 90. PM.
In the Snpreme Judicial Court, the actions
brought against knight and Hughes. in the names
OF Crafts. the fugitive slave. and wife. were or
dered to be discontinued the plaintiffs failing to
produce the requisite security.
The Hoa. Frederick Robinson member of the
Senate, has been appointed Sheriff of Essex CO .
and has resigned his seat in the Senate to enter on
the duties Of that office.
At the convention Of the National Democrats
OF the Second District yesterday. resolutions
condemnatory of the course of II. Rantoul were
adopted.
Franklin Haven has written letter. in which
he specially denies Judge Aliens charge of cor
ruption against the Hon. Daniel Webster, in the
matter Of the $4,000 subscription. 1t will be
recollected that Allen, the Free Soil member of
the last House OF Representatives. preferred this
charge. Mr. Haven says that Mr. Webster new
er wrote him any letter on the subject of remu-
neraflon, nor Were any bankers or others inter-
ested in the Mexican indemnities, concerned i'm
the subscription-the subscribers We're chiefly
retired business men. Mr. Haven believes that
Mr. Webster does not know, even at this day,
who they were.
The Governor and Council have counted the
votes for Senators and declared officially that
seven opposition and two Wings are elected
There three vacancies to be filled by the
Legislature.
BRISTOL, r. l., May 20.
Captain Aldrich. of the brig Patriot, from
Cardenas, states that while in port. and when he
left great excitement prevailed among the inhah
itants along the sea-shore in regard to the ex-
pected advent of another party of invaders
Strong guards were kent al the wharf each night,
and no person Wa, permitted to go on board of
vessels after 10 O'Clock. The conversation and
acts of every person were watched by the au-
thorties, and everything was kept in readiness to
repel an attack should one be made.
Letters dated Havana, May Sth. says that
Lopez would be received with enthusiasm in Gu
ba; all the officers, soldiers and number of
wealthy and influential planters were ready to
join in a revolution that would shake her males-
ty's throne. The Savannah Republican publishes
extracts from private letters received by the
leaders of the recent Cuban movement. from Ha-
vana, asserting that MANY Spanish officers and
soldiers independent of civilians, are ready to
DIN the patriots.
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South Carolina

The following Is from the National lntrsE-
geacer. We have ourselves noticed The FAT thzs
the late South Carolina Convention fell far sAapr
in its action. of the violence eE the fierce svrss
who seemed most prominent IN It's dsii5er4Einns
The soath Caroltulan~. IN seems. arp r@ry ready
indeed To appsaud ssieh fellows a. Rhesf sor fASr
furious speeches, but H1t half Nd ready ts adept
Their suggestions Ia practice:
MR RaETT AND Hts BELLEsEEEscT-->nr+w
pDiicatI0u OF Yesterday we have for TN trsf me
seen the propositions brought forth ~ " hhs1
In THE late South Carolina STATE Eyhfs Eonv~a-
ton. They were az Follows:
J.. HsFotrFf- That fH The oPAntan nf faAs t0n-
yentI"n. the institutions of Sorta eaFesma are 70
longer safe under the Constitution hor ~ fnf
mon,
hsotFsa' mar ne concert q me sosaefa
III aHt s!s'.'4, - 4iaa decisive rr~Asaaafe
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s 90, F~I"A P'asi'fa,ss n1F - 49, fe.f@nf
I'Jz, J" IN PrPsss o Aea1F'As s'Hfa eIFSsass
"Hr MefTAf.t Sth1s- -
10 me I"ti-th% Pfofosea oy ,He@@ Fs7~R'1na,
even ms convention ct Ahh-ua0nssi " aes
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Mr. SALrER's sermon on last Sunday evening
was very interesting and instructive production.
The great object of the discourse seemed to be
to prove that Conscience was a universal and nat
ural attribute Of man. That he convinced his
audience of this, we have no doubt. The illus
trations he brought up from history, and which
are frequently used to combat his proposition,
only appeared, and We're appropriately used by
him, as aids to demonstrate the point ne was ar
guing. The fact that men never do wrong, sim
ply because it is wrong, but from some other
motive, was clearly proved. As he brought up
one illustration after another-.he Hindoo wild
ow committing suicide on the funeral pyre of her
husband-the mother throwing her babe in the
Ganges-the Inquisitors putting heretics to the
torture, &C., &c.-to show the perverson of the
human conscience, we could not do otherwise
than draw the inference that if they, while exer-
cising such cruelty, thought they were doing
right and obeyins conscience, may not those who
are engaged in multiplying our laws and who think
they are obeying conscience, be as much mista-
ken as are those heather who commit suicide and
throw their children into the Ganges? The ser
mon was calculated to awaken deep thought on
this subject, and to show that the only sure cri-
terion is to have the conscience enlightened by
the Spirit aud Word Of God.
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The Fairfield Ledger complains bitterly at some
Of the appointments made BY the new Surveyo,
General as contractors. The editor is particular
" hostile to the awarding contracts to Messrs
BoorR and MADEIRA. The former is the late
Surveyor General The editor having lived fol
a long time at Dubuque, is better acquainted
with these men than we are. There ought Ger.
tainly to be some very good reasons for employing
the language he does concerning them. We are
inclined to think that there are some circum-
stances which he is not aware of, that may hay.
led Mr. Sergeant to use his own discretion in the
matter. At any rate, We cannot endorse the
manner which the editor employs in conaemnine
the Surveyor General.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-05-29

The Buffalo Commercial of the 18th contains
most graphic and thrilling account of the re-
ception Of the President in that city, on his way
from Dunkirk. Banners were extended across
the streets, with significant mottos, such as
/" Welcome Home" sour Mllard Finmore," SC.
There was an imposing escort procession, CON-
posed Of the civil, military and clergy. At the
Park the President was welcomed by the Mayor
IN IN appropriate address, to which the President
replied in most eloquent and heart-stirrins
speech. Mr. Webster's absence was much re-
GREETED. He was obliged to remain in Dunk;rk
owing to the fatigues Of the journey. At the
public dinner on board the May Flower, speech
Is were made by Messrs Graham, Hall, Doug
las, Crittenden, Hunt and others. We regre
that we have not space for the proceedings. w,
shall publish the Presidents speech hereafter.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-05-29

RAIL ROAD MEETING AT BELLEvILIE. I'LL
There was large rail road meeting at the above
town on last Saturday. st Louis was ably rem
resented. In the course of the speech Of Mr.
MORRISON, showed how internal improvements
enhanced the value Of property.
''He illustrated this BY taking nine counties on
the line of the Chicago and Galena railroad. I'm
ls45, the aggregate value of property in these
counties was 1893 ,3Sa in 1919. the property in
the same counties was valued at l6.1i3.2lb. A
number of counties on the line OF the Mexican
canal, in 1915. were assessed SlO,31O 900; in
1919, at Sl5,SIi 600. He compared this in
crease with the increase in sixteen counties eN-
tending through the centre of the State. as fine
an agricultural country as anywhere to be found.
In 1913. the assessed value Of property in these
counties was SS,27l 900. and in 1919 il had only
increased to SS,S59.00O Another illustration
was series of counties on the Wabash. from
the Skillet Fork upwards. I'm 1915. the assessed
valne was S3,72o,0Oo; in 1919. $3.50 600
These facts he amplifed and applied forcibly.
ELECTION FRAUDs.-Wm. b. Reed. Wing.
was qualified District Attorney of Philadel-
phia, on Monday. in place of Horn r. Kneass.
dem, who has filled the office since the October
election, but who, after patient legal investiga-
ton, was few DAYS ago. declared 10 have been
elected BY fraud. Judge King, in his decree de-
claring the election of Mr. Reed says the follow
ing facts Were proven:
That in the township of West Philadelphia.
VIM. b. Reed received 263 votes instead of 2f2
az returned and that the officers Of the Second
Ward. Moyamensing. received votes of l52 per-
sons, none of whom We're qualified electors of
said ward. and returned the same as havin. been
given for Horn r. kneass that in the Second
Ward, Movamensing. 1873 votes We're deposited
for VIM. b. Reed, which were not returned and
counted for him-and that the officers in the
eastern precinct of Penn. District returned for
William B. Reed % votes, and for Horn n.
kneass 407 votes, there having been cast for
William b. Read 175 votes, and for Horn X.
Kneass 35S votes.
Such wholesale fraud upon the ballot box as
is here developed, is enough to startle any COM
munity. Who are the authors of it, and are they
to escape punishment?
MARRIED.-On the Sth inst. by Rev s VI.
Hazard, Mr. LEMUEL r. PATTERSON TO Miss
JANE L. HAzhRp, and Mr. G.. ID. PALMER to
Miss Alice Fl. HAZARD all of this city.
In Green Bav township. on the 18th inst. by
the Rev. John Thompson, En-. A. LAYTON (typo)
to Miss ANN ELIZA SHEPPARD, all of Lee
county.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-05-29

The Fort Smith Herald of the 10th. states thai
some Shawnees had given notice of having seer
white child about three years old, in possession,
Of the Camanche Indians. From the description
some hopes are entertained that it may be the
child Of Mrs J. M. WHITE, who it viii be re.
membered was murdered by the Indians some two
years since. The Shawnses have promised to
do what they can in recovering that or any other
white child il may End among the Indians. They
now know Il they recover Mrs VS. child they
will receive the reward Of $1,000.
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Immigration % Inv.

This is stereotype theme, but so many new
editions are thrown off from the same plate. as
to command notice. In addition to the ten tho,
sand from Ohio, as many more are coming from
Pennsylvania. Indiana, too, to say nothing Of
the more eastern States, is sending her thousands
among US, also. Well, let them come. We are
glad OF it. Look at the Map, and there behold
ample room for as many hundreds Of thousands
as may wish to come. ,
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Tue CospFs MSssseRE.- TTsamasds Co
ffysiyH--A further examination VT Ford Tnf
Drummoad. on writ Of hlheas ro-PIs. - ~,
nj Che<tertosr OF Tuesday week brit rofhFa- %
importance waS a5sc,ossi. t1e question ~ te W
reception of n-u.afaea.'s s. toss: A-TaHE -
been dizpos.d rf On EeCIetEs WV a3F@r'sr~ WV -
pogtant 1v;ins<-sz ~ S.ai. tss -sse vs. fl'.sss
postponed mr. Taurelar -. --Nta- = 80 -
aware State l. ne saws
..Thr confessions os Drral nnai as e. ~ 10y -
are made public. = thai HsJerts Tesg91o -
the house under pretenrr NJ cleaning eSoe -
give the information oF IT, LOCALITIES ant -
Tarlor fired the gun through the wiHsios = -.
den that Shelton broke the dNor np@r ana -
IN stairs AMI shot II. G. Webster. ma -
also shot Mrs Co4sien i'm fine ward; mn -
shot the black womrn IN The kIfrnsE -
Drummond guarded the hack door and 800 -
at the back window. h. saw the hgv vsrahr- -
did not attempt 10 modest him' fora- -
Murphy were In the boat ami were ~ -
house they ferried them across the r'EsT 81
and returning"