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PROFESSOR PAoE's ELEcrRo-M.esrrc LocoMoTrvE-A
gentleman who was present. and one OF those who went
in the its trip furnished TO The Republic the an
nexed account OF Professor Pages experiment Tues
day last:
The progress Of the locomotive when il started was
80 slow that boy enabled TO keep pace with il
for several hundred feet But the speed in
creased and Blsdcnsbuga distance Of believe about
hive miles and quatter-was reached IN thirty nine
minutes. When within two miles OF that place. the
power OF the battery being fully up, the locomotive be-
gan run on nearly level plane al the rate Of nineteen
miles an hour, or miles faster than the greatest
speed heretofore attained This velocity continued
for mile hen one OF the cells cracked entirely open,
which caused the acids TO in'ermix and, as conse-
cuence The propeIling power partially weakened.
Two Of the other cells subsequently met with similar
disaster.
The professor proceeded cautiously fearing obsiruc.
tons on the way such the coming Of in the oppo
site direction and cattle the road Seven has were
made, occupying in all forty minutes. But, notwith-
standing these hndrares and delays the trip 10 and from
BIadensburg was accomplished in minute less than
two hours .e'
The cells made OF light eartbenwsre for the pnr
pose Of the experiment merely without reference to dn-
rablly This part OF the apparatus therefore easily
be guarded against mishap.
The grea, point established was, that locomotive on
the principle Of Professor Page be made TO travel
nineteen miles an hour.
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by A. GREEN, Auctionesr.

IN Wednesday, 7i shall sell the premises at 5
O'clock that valuable brick house and ot OF ground on
extremity Of 1h street, and
Of he
ground by ID conveniently arranged, well
IuIt There also large barn, with
stabng horses and II the lot with well and pump
excellent orchard of Is
OF peach trees, kinds, full bearing.
described property well calculated FOR rtore drove
stand having front Immediately
7ih sire road, adjoining the boundary line.
square No 40 with the Improvements which are
house, carriage house. stable and large
built in cottage style, with sT conveniently
arranged entries There pump
the door The square contains 1879
having Of it2 feet 10 inches,
Mig street 2oe feet inche. This property In
randy value
" months The
giving deferred bear
ns interest gwen deed OF taken. Title ndis
putabe ,n,,x, .-...-
May2-d A. 1kEEN, hucuoness
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VERY VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY IN THE FIRST
WARD Ar AUCTIOS,-On Thursday evening May lat, )
O'Clock we shall SELL that desirable
properly formerly occupied Favicr, being
lis, fronting ~ feet inches
is, street i2s street north near fennsyana
together consisting OF TWO I've
story brick and frame dwelling
esch bay,n a cellar and other convenience
above property desirable for private residence
and for large boarding house OF
hotel offering purchasers opportunity tor investment
Terms balance In and two years of
notes satisfactorily secured, bearing interest . ,,,n
Ap 22-d haeu""ee"
cf,- The above sale Ia postponed To Monday hs sth
Instant the hour, bthS "ssoiSs'
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By DYER = MeGUInE. Auceionser..

4 URNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS OF PRIVATE
FAMiLYOn Monday morning. May al 10 O'Clock, shall
SELL OF William Darby, New Jersey
nue., street, Capitol Ill., all his furniture, &C., viz
Mahogany piano, sofa
Do parlor chairs, rockers
Do ladies' work table
Dining Al breakfast tables
Mantei lamps, clocks, and mirrors
shade. and curtains, passage oiicioth
parior, chamber, and stair carpets, ,taif rods
French post bedstesds, washstands and sets
Marble top dressing and plain bureaus
Feuth beds and vhuck mattresses
Looking glasses, Office srm-chars
and tea service
Britannia ware, glass casters
Parlo md chamber stoves, kitchen companion
general assortment of culinary arteies
sko credit OF two and Tour
months satisfactorily endorsed bearing interest
' DYER MCGUIRE,
Ap 3o-d hueuo"ser
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ARCHBISHOP EccLEsToH AND HIS DEcEssoRs.-Ihe
late Arch shop Eeceslon was the last oil i've who have
filled the principal see of the Catholic church in the Uni
ted States The first was the Most Rev John Carroll,
born in Maryland in 1885, consecraied on the 18Th OF
tho second was the Mos, Rev Leonard Nvale born in
MARYLAND in I746. succeeded Archbishop Carroll and
died on the 18th of June 1918; The third. the Most Rev
Archbishop Neale, and died on the 29lh OF January,
Is2s the fourth the Most Rev James Whitfield, born
in England in 1870, succeeded Archbishop Marechal,
and died on the 10Th OF October, 1884 the nth and hast
born in MARYLAND in 1901, succeeded Archbishop Whit
field and died on the 22d OF April, 1851.
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tho hst and greatest Of metropolitan or
gan Without that II expect to--neyer should
command tho respect and patronage OF tho party pro-
fesscs to sustain IL must regard the aspirations and pre-
tensions Of all candidates for the presidency In same
Kht--must assist none, njurc none-but remain In
complete neutrality until the preference Of the party has
been expressed by the legitimate aud authoritative body to
which that power is committed.
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We welcome into our columns the suggestions of a
correspondent (H who has rendered us advice in The
same spirit that the editor Of the Pennsylvani States
man has. We recognise the force OF his suggestions.
and shall cooperate with him in making such refer
ences 10 the which divide the democracy as will
be hereafter useful in bringing about that reunion and
cooperation SO necessary to secure the ascendency OF
this party in the administration Of the federal govern
ment
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THE UNION.

be found In New London was sent to the for and Mr.
seeking for She started aud collected all the ule
petllcoau Of children thai she could hnd in the This
not halt enough said Latham, her You shall
have mine, TOO, said Mrs. b., she with her
the slng that fastened H. and taking IL OIL gave TO La
than lie was satisfied and fastening 10 Fort Ifumbuli,
that patriotic contribution made into cartridges"
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HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE AT AUCTION
III saturday Nd instant shall SELL in front OF my aucnon
store, O'clock large assortment Of furniture viz
Mahogany bureaus, sdeboards soss, Ac
dipins, breakfast, and card tables
Cherry and map. French and other bcdssads
Fine walnut secretary and writing desk
Feather beds, hair and shuck mattresses
Looking glasses, China, xia~, and crocksD ware
Cooking and other stoves, carpets &C.
Also a good 10, Of kitchen requisites.
Terms cash .ur,. ..-..-..
May a-2t A. ehnh>, S"'"'"s~'
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CARD.hc wishing purchase good
my span Of hne silver mounted harness.
ladies' genemen riding s.ddss hc respectfully invited 10
the those belonging hts exceiency the French nsser
which place front 81 sncticr store - ecfoch
n ON saturday, They positively TO be sold,
hou, reserve Fer farther aic.srs aaver'enent
May alt NAMk A. "hNsSs h"c"o"'eF
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ERENCH COOKERY--The MODERN Cooks practical Esde
culinary and all branches sdaptsd well w
Of families by e. r..
Frsneat. psp celebrated Csremecompiee in
octave volume, with numerous engraving. Price, " 10
Mays FRANCk TAYLOR
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NrOTvCxs the solicitation OF msny Kind Fenoa an
.dcea N candidate for once Of COLLECTOR - taxes
nom The Monday when an election u naa oce
been city since childhood, renders
- .o-n.r ON NV further than
ny event OF nv every effort will b. used faithfully ds
charge Inc duties OF the position
RI NV Competitors fair, open
contest leaving unbiased trick, q0ibb srsv
and with The eiscor
20 conducted should doubt will, and III cfSs
be
May t-a JOHN HANDS.
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TIE UsioS "A tree Of ms jsstic growth
"Woodman spare thst tree,
Touch not = single bough;
In youth II sheitered me,
And IN protect II now. -,
The toast was received with nine enthusiastic chesrs
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New YoRk, May 2-3, p. m.

NEW Nuy 20, p
Flour is unehanged--saies OF State brands
S4 37b Sales OF 900 bushels 63 81 Oats.
10 i6 Rye rs cents Provisions active and firm
al previous quotations Groceries seadysales oil 1000
bags Rio coffee 81 I0i cents, averaging % cents
Cotton avancedsaes oil 6O0 bales New Orleans Up
lands at I6h cents Whiskey, % cents.
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PHILADELPHIA, May z
Much excitement prevails concerning the removals the
customhousc An effort is making bod indignation
meeting denounce Lewis aud lle President.
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ByA GREEN, Auct's~s~r.
,,suprAcys HORSES AND HARNESS AT AUC1TON-On
saturday, I'd instant ,ha cell In front OF my s,ose
- H. .y ~ si,,b O'Clock
n m The carriages harness. hc, beonenS :" his excel
.ncy The French minister, VIZ -. -, =. ..n -. -,
,,,,, a. r,,ncx mall
span Of young bay hoscs wen matched and
perfectly gentle.
Inc finish
one lady's nd genuemans riding saddle.
One buf with other articles.
Terms cs.h sale positive.
May
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PHILApELpHlA, May 2--2, p. 1


Stocks are heavy Flour is duh, ard has declined
csnts-saes 81 BIB Corn good request "a cents Tor
yellow. OATS Al Rye, ~ cents. Whskey, 23a "a
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Bosros. MavI

BosroN, MayI.
The schooner October, from Port risoo with aeyces
Apri 18TH arr ived to-day IL currently reported al
ST Domingo that tue chambers had comply with
the demand of the American commissioner, TO make
peace. Emperor Soulouqae was preparing TO march
Cape Hayden punish tbs black Prince Bato, who refused
comply with the imperial mandates. AT the last
Bato shut from Cape Hayen and had bu,
few with him who willing Join in his rebel.
lous acts.
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To Ladies' and Gentlemen OF Washington.
MRS EBERBACH respectfully inform the ladies and
MI gentlemen Washingon she opened al the
Eighth for the sale OF every description Of
She mentions, Of her
zee brads Gecan and side cus eramp hair Ac
several large and elegantly furnished rooms that tae
desires o accommodating terms
Ma 3-eodn inteiigencer1
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By DYER MCGUIRE, Auettsneers-
novERNMENT SALE AT WASHINGTON ARsENAi-or
May ad, ~ o'clork hsil seIi at me var"
ineton Arsenal, the folow ing articles via
14s muskeu "a psols
swords sahres
~ collars, so pairs iron names ......,u A.
70 sadds aud other parts artillery harness, suitable f
p.ncSn, 0schir. ,.d about 5000 pounds wrought
Arsenal day INC s
ny ofoef o' a. "'''' DYER MCGUIRE,
,..-. i. .a,x Aucsioneers
Ap Nd
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Cotton has advanced since the arrival of the Niagara
z, 500 bales sold.
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"Of those who arrived during April, there camc from
Ireland. 1895; Germany, 6S72; England, 2679 Scot
land. 126; and from France, III"
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JPIFLDINGS WOAKs-Coutaning Tom Jones, Joseph An
drews, Amelia Jonathan Wild, edited by Muphywitk
the author whole complete in
volume, In uii cloth binding, for 81 25.
Maya FkhNCk IAfLok
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DARIs MILLINERY.-Mr. ANN n CLARK will opea on
SATURDAY, May at her Fashionable Millinery Saloon
crsps ane ~
superior rbapds, ssd howers wsn
priced sdie~ chidreas hats TO when NC go
Of ladies generally M - -. -.
bridge GeorEsown. D. q, three doors ens !" ~
Office. All repairing done neatly my A
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BY TELEGRAPH.
Shocking DIardo

Nav fohk, May "a p. ma man named Michael
Muivey entered the eating saloon OF George Ricketts, in
Chatham street, this morning. called for rere
which being refused, he drew pistol and attend
dead. Mulvey has been arrested and committed 90
jail Muivey had been oangng about the place and the
attendant refused his demands knowing that he had no
means of paying for what he ordered.
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POLITICAL oReAss-Tbe necessity OF political organs TO
ne successful action OF the machinery Of partisan
Vah',ation has long been admitted, despite tho
rnerous and iiibers sneers OF those who compfe
aend their utility because they mprchend The
rncpss they are esta bishcd promote But 10 DO an
~gan-e rue exponent 81 the sentiments and princi
pea Of psrty--is 10 DO something higher than mere
Sanal that chronicles passing events. and comment,
'pn them In Crude and unln,cIligbls sprcn sop La
conductors not only be faithful and par
an but they must be Intelligent, libe stious and
shioned gentlemen, who, while they their
snuews and expressing the sentiments Of their political
aheenis. viii fail 70 with tho proper measure
ar'pcct the aud sentiments OF their political sd
aries They only profes, but tboy must yrae.
|~' Their action must correspond with and illustrate
asucreed They must be the same in their paper and
oiit Any other characteristics will degrade themselves
'ame parry they proiess to servs
journal Of this description 10 absolutely Indispensable
hhington, and reoiced TO recognise 1t in the
oo' now under the control OF Mesws. Doneison u Arm
"s both republicans OF The old schoolhs associates
and disciples OF tho nsrous Jackson. reared un
~ e direct influence OF his teachings and example, and
prepared for the enterprise they have undertaken by
"uon, experience. and fervd attachment to demo
~, principles Thus far their paper has boon marked
a a me highest energy and ability. and have no
sm be conducted in the same able while |
W. hs supervision OF the present proprctors.
e compelled, however, In the spirit OF true kind. |
- "ohsr word Of suggestion and advice, which w,
\" De received in tine same way. MAJOR Donsson
"'Pa editor o. the Union. has been absent from III,
~ 'of many years, and has naturally lost sight OF
-. ~ position snd value Of tho actively en-
49,. u the POLITICAL We csnnos expect him 10
'oa the real character oil thoss who flock
Influential paper 1sF -Yf''i' - i'9''"''~'
P'''sooe-perfsc unswervins independsnee--ls'
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yYANTED-a situation teacher by a graduate OF
the University Dublin Ireland The advertiser will
ample testimonials from gentlemen in the ncghtorng States
for ability Greek, and English language
all English branches of educaon the mathematics IN
addressed A. b. at Washington city C VIII
he Immediately attended TO- May 3-3tcp'
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1xsecond I,resby terrain Church, New York avenue,
J. r. Eckard will, with Divine pcrmis
son Modern Missions the Ncsroran-" Sunday
At 4 O'Clock, D. m. May
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THE Iconographic Encyclopedias, no. 10.
Mother nLaw; the Isle OF Rays: by Mrs souiworth
Bymes Dictionary Of Engineering, No. 2s. 5t
Appieton's Mechanics Magazine, No. ).
Just published, and for sale by !.
TAYLOR s. MAURY,
May Booksellers. 9th street
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r. IAaer has me honor the ladies SD Est
,ean m oeorreso-r, and Aersndris 'hst has
NAV hon l .he place Tuesday 9Th day May, At Jseh
49, s.' tIaii Ap i5-ssAh
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IlARPERS New Monthly Magazine for MAY.
III international Magazine for May.
Pictorial Field Book Of the Rcvoiuuo No. H.
just published and for sale by
Fl, TAYLOR h MAURy,
Apo Book.eIers, nenr OH Il.
4 HE International Magazine May
i The London Lancet for ApnI.
Just received for sale by
TAYLOR 4 MAURy,
Apr BOOKSELLERS, near 9th street
A MEXICAN Archrr~loxscai Researches, NO. The
n Of Hecipocal Principles of
Nature in America " v. aaurv, A. ". voi svo.
Placer Mayo author Of Ks
toolsh Ac
Of Dioksps Household Words Just published
and this day received for sale by TAYLOR y NAURY.
Ap4 booksellers, near Nh suoth
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{ar- Presbyterian Church.-By Divine permi.
son Charles Wsdsworh, of Philadelphia, will
tDr Lsune'sl tomorrow morning, at II O'Clock
Mays
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-10-27

u Eighteenth Ward-TO THE WING VOTERS
Or THE WARD.-It IS vel known hat until lSoJ .r
Wings If this Ward were united since then an inAa
div SION has sttd OcCasIoned b. some ie" design -
men AIDED hy persons holding Offices Of trust and po" r.
v ho are determined 90 rule OF rum.
4 compromise entelod ihio by mutual dSretAtu.'
The result II is sincerely hoped tAa iel se /.
rnt0us and cs-IacefuI proceedings took place az we
last primary eln~t,on will inquire INTO TIE manner II
vrh such elections are conducted agd how the noinna
tom are made individuals lose sight oil al nora
rTcpe and all regard for public good seeking oniy tue
r.oa ends and take the most vile and corrupt means u
accomplish those ends all good citizens Should DM'e al
defeating them IN theiT purposes 80
Therefore Reolred. That as the majority Of me INSPECT
ors at the lae Primary Election decided that was no. s
cal the Tar Democratic Nhie COMMITTEE 'her ie "i
lowing ticket for support
For fggfu5fU--N VI r.. ADAMS
poifec Jrs,ice-SlDNEY II. STUART
(,t7I Jfsticf-ANSON WILLIS
FOR Ahferriqn-b IONZO A. ALNORD-
For Ass,stonf-LUT G. CARTER.
For AswSsOr-J MES KENNEDY. .- ,,,,,-
PR Commissioner Of COmriO. NchO0iS-JOHN ID. hO>c-
For School TruNet-WM d. CHASE -
Far Hsrfcfor of SciO0ls-JESSE ". BENEDlCI ,,
Far Consto5les - HENRY BISHOP ROBERT r.
MITCHELL. r..... W.. II Nj.
chaels Vim Day I'd Distrct-lames Anderson, Hsetl.
Y Raclev Sd Distrct-Davd Perrin. W 700; LaInoier j.;
4h,Dlsfrc,-Nm Robertson. Jr Geo Farnham IL
PeeoreG That We pledge ourselves to sustain, ny oar
woes and v an honorable the above nominees
and we ca upon all good CITIZENS to aud anu assist rs IA 50
dong VII II. ADAMS, Chairman Eighteenth ara
Dem. Wig Committee.
n ~ Ho45T T 80 ~ Secretaries o25&.
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q P. PUTNAM publishes THIS DAY;

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A. Fifteenth Ward.-A.a Mee,ng Of ,he Cow

IL Fifteenth Ward.-Ata Meeting Of the Com
uittee appointed To NOMINATE Member OF Assembly,
JOSt Pr Is NAkNJ VI, j.. was unanimously nomnlted
fur reelection. The Chairman having onmunc itei the
tesuI To- Mr. Naruum feceveo the following reply
"2l Naebngton-sQuare. Oc'. IS l81l-Dear Slr-fonr
note advising that have been re nominated fer re-
election to the Assembly this evening, received, and
hasten to inform IA. Committee that have concluded not
t. he candidate at this time ndechnmg the nomlna ION
through 20 communicate sincere THANKS
TO the Committee for his expression of confidence AMI 10
the Voters of the XVIII Ward. for the manner IN which
thew have sustained during three elections
To the / legislature. Yours. &C. JOSEPH b. VARNUM,
Jr" The Committee thereupon UNANIMOUSLY nominated
WILLIAM TAYLOR, ESQ. SIMEON BALDWIN,
oy7 its Chairman.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-10-27
~ Ninth Ward REGULAR DEMOCRATIC

~ Ninth Ward REGULAR DEMOCRATIC
WING NOMINATIONS
For Atderman-JAMES X. BALL.
For Assistant AidtTmdR-HENkG w. HUM
For ASHsSOr-THOMAS VI. BROWN -
For Commissioner Of Pubic S1ao0tS-DANIkL D.
FRENCH. -. r,o,, ,prr
For Inspector Of Schools-CHARLES OAKLEY.
For CoastabieS-BENJAMIN ID. WISNEK, WILLIAM
HI GLEk.
For Inspectors or Elect,oH-lst Dstrct-Phhp Bone,
-te., Aaron { Jewell "a Dis,nct-John WORMS, Edward
Prince: Sd Distnct-Davd Kipp, John ~. Dayton; AIN
Dlstrct-Israel Bower Charles Lee 5lh Dstnct-George
X ReSford Jacob s Abrams OH DsTIci-George Briggs,
George B. Springseen 7th Dlstnct-Sates s Bell Robert
Weber 9Th Distrct-James Blackwood, A0ner Wood
run OES ~