davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The republic., 1851-03-14


When the mail the large require
two horse coach conveyance bid, the lowest will be
preferred to the specific bid.
80 When the mails of such size and weight
der it necessary expedicnt in reference them alone
provide wohorse coach conveyance, the specific b though
the highest will be preferred the bid, the of
moderate difference in the compensation, the differ
is such interfere with the policy of the law,
which looks reduction the of transportation Ex
ccpons however, may be allowed where the bid is made
by the present Of the stock the route and is
fes that the for pcfeng the specific bid do not
exist in his case.
80 On routes Of the highest Glass; where ourhore coach
steamboat transportation is required by the size and inn
poance Of the mails the preference for the specific bid will
be- necessary carried to greater extent of difference than
on the inferior coach routes subject however, 10 the excep
tions above stated.
a. modification of bid in any Of its essential TERMS
aniamdnn to bid and cannot be received, to in
ere with regular competition after the last hour set for
ceiving bids.
26 Posmasers required to te careful and not to
fy the succncy of sureties without knowing
that they persons of sufficient responsibility and oil bid
ders guarantors and suretes distinctly notified that
failure to into perform the contracts for the service
proposed for in the accepted bids their legal liabilities will he
enforced against lhem
26. The contracts will be substantially in the forms here
tooe used in this Department in the respects par
cuary mentioned in these instructions and condions and
oil railroad and steamboat The contractors will be
required 10 deliver the mails into the post Offices the ends
Of the routes and into all the post Offices than eighty
rods from the railroad or landing.
NK. HALL, Posfmaaer General.
PosT OyrIcr DRPARrmrur December Ia 1850.
The republic., 1851-03-14


And back between 8 m and l2
3342 From Eberton at m once a week. Saturday;
By Harmony, HarrlsonviIe and Cold Water;
To Montevdeo by m, 10 miles;
And back between a m and IL m.
S343 From Raysvlle at twice a week, Tuesday and
Thursday;
To Lincolnton by p m, IL miles
And back between a m and M
ss44 From Lexington at 2 m, daily except Sunday
To Lexington Depot by m, miles;
And back between o a m and 10 m
3346 From Lexington after arrival from Lexington Depot,
say at ii m, twice week, Tuesday and Friday
BY Point Peter Mil Stone, and Broad River;
To Elbeton by p m, 80 miles;
And back betweeA 9 a and . DAYS in time
to connect with mail to Lexington Depot
3346 From Athens at IL m once a week, Fnday
By Bascose, harmony Grove, Maysvile, Grove Le-
vel, Bushvhe Middle River, HolIngswor,h and
Dawson;
To Clarksvile by p m day, II miles;
And back between5 Thursday and IL a m next day
In view Of letting route No 3a47. separate proposals
are invited I, convey mails from Msysvlle by Grove
Level, Bushviiie, Middle River, and HoIlngswor,h to
Ahendae once week and back.
ss47 From Athens At three times a week, Tuesday,
Thursday, and Saturday;
BY Harmony Grove, Maysvire Gllsylle Poplar
Springs, and Dawson;
To Clakesviue by 10 m, So miles,
And back between IN and 3 o m. Monday Wed-
me- day, and Friday.
S34s Frem Athens at l three times week, Tuesday
Thurdsy. and Saturday;
By Danielsvitle, Madison Springs, Franklin Springs
Bowesville, Heney's Store Kings Bench, and Town
vile, b c.;
10 PeDdieton, y T., by p m next days, 20 miles
And back between 8 IN, Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday, and IL days
ss4s From Athens at IN once week. Tuesday;
Ny Btookne. Amsndavilc, Montevideo, RogersviIle,
B. C and Rock Mills;
10 Anderson G. H., 5. c., by IL day, SO
miles;
And back between p Wednesday snd 8 m next
day.
$3.50 From Athens at 8 a m once week, Fdd.y;
By Planters Stand and Tsylorsvile
To Gainesville by 8 m, 3s miles
And back between m and m, Thursday
Proposals for semi-wcekly service will be considered
1851 From Athens 10 three times a week. Tuesday
Thursday, and Saturday;
BY Jefferson, Pond Fork, and Cunninghams Store
To Gainesville by p m, 80 miles;
And back between 81 a and ! p m, Monday, We'd
nesdsy, and Friday.
Proposals to extend by Gaey's Mills to Gainesville
viii be considered. (See No. 336O.)
The republic., 1851-03-14

Aona from Washington miles and back a week
Anderson from Tunnel Hl 81 miles and back week
A,tapugus from Bainbridge I25 miles and back once
week.
Bald Hill, Green Hill.
Babes Creek from jefferson, l3 miles and back
week.
Baesvle from Nacoochee, miles and back, week
Beersheba, from Oak Hill, miles and back week
Berkshire from Stone Mountain, miles and back,
week.
Blue Creek from Mount Yonah miles and back week
Bonny Doon Gamble, and Woodbun, from Berzelia, ~
miles and back, once week.
BoweDvlle from Caro,on, IL miles and back week
Bowling Green from Samonville, miles and back, once
week.
Buncombe from Monroe, 10 miles and back once week.
CAIRO from Bainbridge, 6 miles and back, week
California from Rome, 6 miles and back, a week.
lamp Gound from Holmesvlle, l3 miles and back, once
week.
Cotoza from Tunnel Hil miles and back six times
week. from June to September and twice week the residue
Of each year.
Chasevie from Free Bridge miles and back once week.
Crackers Neck and Merrill from Greensborough l6 miles
and back, week
Cross Keys from Decatur, 10 miles and back once week.
Cut Oh from Monroe, ~ miles and back, once week.
Delray and Mill Bridge from Barnesvle IA miles and
back, a week.
EsrIes Furnace from Gainesville IL miles and back once
week.
Eden from Railroad, miles and back once week
Euhaey from Slesboroueh 4mes and back twice week.
Fair Play from Madison, 10 miles and back once week
Fsncy Hill and Pleasant Valley from Spring Place. 8
miles and back, week.
Farmsn' and Mschsnics Mill from Jefferson, miles and
back, once week.
The republic., 1851-03-14

AND DaCk OetMeen m lnursudy ano y III next udy.
Proposals 10 embrace Mcanopy will be considered
35l5 From Alligator at once week, Saturday;
To Olustee by p m, 26 miles;
And back between m and III p m @e
35l6 From Alligator at 5 once week, Friday
BY Suwannee Shoals;
To Bloun's Ferry by p m, 36 miles;
And back between m and m next day.
35l7 From Alligator at m once week, Wednesday,
BY White Springs, Jasper, jennings Belleville,
Cherry Lake, Clifton, and Aucla,
To Monticello by m next Friday, 96 miles;
And back betweea a Saturday, and IL m next
Monday.
Proposals to commence Mineral Springs will be
sidered. (See 353l.l
35ls From Jasper at 6 a once week, Monday;
By BIounts Ferry, and Rautersons Ferry;
To Centre Village, Ga, by 6 m next Wednesday,
And back between 6 m Thursday, and 6 m next
Saturday.
Proposals to commence at BIounts Ferry invited.
35l9 From Orange Springs week, Wednesdays
BY Madsonboro;
To Newnansville by 10 IN, 40 miles
And back between and 10 next day.
$500 From Okahumpka at m a week. Friday,
BY Thomas's;
To VoIusia by p next day, so miles
And back between 8 m Thursday and IL m nextds
1921 From Ocaa at 6 m once a week, Friday;
BY Long Swamp and Okahumpka,
To Abrahamtown by m, Al miles;
And back between a and IN next day.
35a2 From Homosassa at in two weeks, every
other Wednesday
To Cedar Keys by 6 p m 40 miles,
And back between and m every other
Tuesday. ~
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-07

THE ELEcTIoSs.-Some telegraphic returns
from the elections, which took place in several
of the States on Monday last, have come to
full to enable us to give to our readers any
satisfactory information as to what party has
been the most successful
In Alabama, it is thought, there have been
elected to Congress six Union men, one of
whom, Mr.. Abercrombie, of the Montgomery
district, is thorough-going Wing. He is
elected by Mr.. billiards. old district. In the
Inge, William r. Smith, Union man, beats
Mr. Erwin, o Resistance man. If our memory
serves MS correctly, Mr.. Smith was formerly
Wing, whatever he may be now. In the Hunts
vile district, Mr.. George s. Houston, q Union
Democrat, beats David Hubbard, Secessionist,
who was in the last Congress. Houston seems
to be popular at home, for he was formerly in
Congress for several years; but more unpop-
ular man IN Congress has hardly ever been
known. He assumes to be great parliament
tary lawyer, and is almost always, when the
House is in session, on the floor or attempting
to get the floor. He is o very laxative, but a
very poor speaker, and exercises no influence
over the House. No doubt he win set up for
the Speakership.
In the Mobile district, Charles G. Langdon,
the Wing Union candidate, is probably beaten
by John Bragg, States Rights Democrat,
and the brother Of Colonel Bragg, of the artil-
lery. If Langdon is defeated, his defeat will
cause deep regret among his many warm friends
here, as well as among his warm friends in the
Mobile district We know him WELL and we say
he deserved better fate at the hands of the
Wing majority in that vicinage. A better or
truer Wing, or one of more practical good sense
than Charley Langdon, does not live in Ala
bama, nor anywhere else.
Messrs. Cobb and Harris, of the last Ala
bama delegation in Congress, we believe, are
reelected.
Also, Union Democrat is understood to be
elected in Bowdon's old district.
In Kentucky we learn that all is rs yet doubt
and uncertainty Further returns must clear
mp the fog.
In Indiana, ditto. The telegraphic reports are
thus far too contradictory to be relied on.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-07

GEORGIA Wings IN MoTIoS.-We have heard
it stated, but do not vouch for the fact, that
distinguished Georgia Wings are making an
effort to induce the Administration to remove
from Office Messrs Ewbank, Butterfeld, Col
Inns, and Sprague, upon the ground that these
ofhce-holders are too much tinctured with Abo.
litionism to be retained in Their respective
places by Union administration. Upon Mr.
Secretary Stuarts rule, laid down in his fa-
nous Richmond speech, they may have to
''walk the plank" though we do not undertake
to define the shade of thought or opinion
which, in Mr.. stuarts judgment, constitutes
Abolitionism.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-07

FIRsT IaPREssIoss.-Mr Greeley, writing
from Civita Vecchia, says: "Aside from those
engaged in fleeing US, saw but three sorts Of
men in Civita Vecchia, or rather men pursuing
three several avocations--th of priests, SOL
diers and beggars Some united two of these
callings. A number of brown, bare-headed,
wretched-looking women were washing clothes
in the hot sun Of the seaside, but saw no
trace Of masculine industry other than what /
have described, and the place contains seven
thousand inhabitants"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-07
BY TELEGRAPH.
IMPORTANT FROM CUBA.
insurgents Shott

y
LOYALTY OF THE SPANISH SOLDIERS DOUBTED
Bodies of Armed Men on the Florida Reef
New YORK, August IL p. m.
The steamer Georgia arrived here this morn
ing with four hundred and thirty passengers
She brings Havana dates to August I'd. The
meeting Of the Cuban sympathisers at New
Orleans created great excitement at Havana
All war vessels, except the Pizarro, have left
Havana, in consequence Of the news received
by the government on the night of the LIST inst.
1t is rumored that large bodies of armed men
are collected on the Florida reef. The govern
ment hourly receives expresses from the inte-
rior. The government paper was filed with ex-
citing matter on August LIST, but its issue was
prohibited till the sailing of the Georgia.
Several insurgents have been shot, and the
Captain-general has issued proclamation of
pardon to oil who would lay down their arms,
with the exception of the leaders, who will be
executed or sent to Spain, if captured. The 10y
atty Of many regiments is doubted.
Here our despatch was cut short, in conse-
quence Of interruption Of the wires by storm.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, August 4.-7he Democratic
State Convention convention assembled
to-day. The attendance was very full. Will
liam Seymour was appointed chairman, and
Charles L. Tiller secretary. Committees were
appointed to select officers for q permanent or
ganization, and to report resolutions.
New ORLEANS, August 5.-The fine ship JOS
Badger, which sailed from this port for Liver
pool, was totally destroyed by fire on Monday
last, while in the southwest pass She had
1900 bales of cotton aboard, all of which was
consumed, and is q total loss to the insurance
companies.
Spencer, the slave Of John R. Shaw, who
stole 50, 500, has been arrested, and ST, 200 of
the money was found on his person. He had
sent $4,000 to Henry cambridge, negro
preacher in Boston.
BosToN, August 6.-Samuel H. VALLEY has
been elected Mayor Of Roxbury for the unex-
pired term of the late Mayor Dearborn.
PHILADELPHIA, August 6.-This morning
several unfinished houses in 18th street near
Girard avenue were burned. During the con-
fagration fight occurred between the South
Penn and Independence Hose companies. The
police interfered and were assaulted by the bel
ligerants, and several of the officers beaten
One member of the South Penn, named Diddle-
back, was shot twice by policeman, one ball
passing through his neck and the other through
his shoulder
New YORK, August6. -The steamers Connec-
ticut, bound east, and the Commodore for New
York, came in collision on the Sound last night
during fog The latter is now being towed
up to the city. No particulars have yet been
learned.
1t is rumored that three hundred men sailed
in brig from Staten Island on Saturday for
Cuba. 1t is certain that five hundred men,
fully armed and equipped, are only awaiting
the Georgia's advices to 60.
Litchfeld's extensive storage warehouse, at
Brooklyn, fell this morning, destroying i'm
mense quantities of grain, -four, sugar, molas-
ses and dye-stuffs, including also twenty thou
sand bushels of corn.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-07

DEsPATCHEs FROM EURoPE.-John 8. Gun
ningham, esq, of Virginia. who arrived in the
Atlantic with dispatches to our Government
passed through this city yesterday afternoon
for Washington city. The treaty with Portu.
GAL which he had been awaiting it is under
stood, is not yet concluded. The present dis
turbed state of the government of that country
may have caused some delay.-Bal. Sun.
Mr.. Cunningham arrived in this city last
evening, where his family has resided during
his absence. A letter from his pen viii be
found in our paper of to-day.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-07

BUFFALO, August 5.--We had terrible gale
last night, which attained its height about two
O'Clock this morning. The schooner H. N.
Gates, from the Upper Lakes for Montreal, lost
her sails and put in here for repairs She will
have to discharge her cargo of grain. The
schooner J. o. Ward ran on to the pier while
endeavoring to make this harbor, and sunk
almost Immediately. 1t is feared that she will
be total loss. The schooner Sam Hale also
came in badly injured. We expect to hear Of
further disaster from up the Lake, The gale
has subsidized.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-07

ADVICE, GRATuIToUs AND UNPRoFEssIoSAL.-
We have excessively warm weather upon us
again and now, more than in July, it behooves
every one to be cautious. Prostitution from
fatigue should be avoided; give attention tc
your labors, but work moderately. Drink cold
water when you require it, but stop drinking
before you are quite satisfied Eat freely Of
ripe and sound fruits; but do not surfeit your
selves, nor touch them if unripe or unsound.
When very good, they are your best medicine.
Melons are good, and so are pears; but peaches
are eminently so. If you find you are getting
sick from any cause, pass day of repose in the
shade, eating very temporarily and cherishing
pleasant feelings: mental and bodily excite
ment should both be avoided. Bathing should
not be omitted, and every person should retire
and rise early.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-07

HAYrI.-The brig Fairy, Captain. Sheed, ar
rived at Philadelphia yesterday morning from
Port au Prince, whence she sailed on the 2Sd
July. The empire of Hayti was perfectly quiet
There is no confirmation whatever Of the recent
reports of battles between the Haytiens and
Dominicans Thepeople Of the island had been
thrown into terrible alarm by the accounts from
Cuba, Of Instructions in that island. Fears
were entertained of visit from the Fillibus-
tiers in Hayti also. The markets were well
supplied with American produce. Native pro-
duce was scarce and ruled high.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-07
VINO m tha poetorI

That this matter may be fairly understood,
we republish, as requested, the anecdote from
the Dayton (0hio) Gazette, and the "order" In
question:
"To friend of ours who saw him Mr.. Cor
win1 the other day at Lebanon, he gave most
amusing, and we doubt not truthful, account of
the condition of things in the Treasury Depart
ment when he entered upon the duties Of Secre-
tary. The clerks he estimated were sick, on
an average, about half the time; but it struck
him as somewhat remarkable that, much az
they were sick, none of them died. The fact was
apparent, at glance, that they did very little
work for the public, and the inference was ir-
resistible that something must be done for them.
Accordingly, the Secretary turned physician,
and began to prescribe for the invalids. He
issued an order that all clerks who were absent
from their desks a certain number of days-say
two--on account Of sickness, should submit to a
proportionate deduction from their respective
salaries; and that all who were absent longer
say one week-should be required either toadte
or resign.
The prescription worked like charm, and
in short time there was not sick clerk in
the whole department. A healthier set of men
than they are now, Mr.. Corwin declares, cannot
be found anywhere.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-07

AN AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT to the Queen
Of England is talked of in London by the Amer
lean visiters to the Worlds Exhibition and the
Americans residing in London. The London
Sunday Times says:
at would be most interesting sight to be-
hold the republican sons Of Columbia entertain
ing the sovereignty Of their ancestral country,
casting aside the petty jealousies and absurd
rivalry that have too long subsisted between
John Bull and Brother Jonathan, and, in the
face Of the world, renewing, by kindly and
generous intercourse, the ties of blood and lam
guage that should unite Englishmen and Amer
leans across the broad waters of the Atlantic"
The sight would be very interesting, and to
us gratifying, if we could hope that even there
the Yankee republicans could be secure from
unmerited reproaches; but of late these things
have been more frequent even than in past
times
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-07
Review of the Northern Markets for
Yesterday.

Office Of the american Telegraph, Aug.7
BALTIMORE Aug. g. p ma small sale Of fresh ground
Howard street four from old wheat, made to-day AT
g. Also 500 bbls city mills -four at $3S7 and sale
of 200 bbls at "a.
Sales of white corn at &c., and OF yellow at 59c.
Oats are quoted at 2S933c for new and old.
Sales Of bbs OF whisky at 231924c and Of hhds. at
22l1@23c. Baltimore bbls. 24c.
PmADMPmA, Aug. 9, p. m.-Sales Of 1000 barrels Of
-four at s412@s425 for State brands. Rye -four $ss
Corn meal $2.s71.
Sales Of new pork at 1880, and prime at s13.
DC. Sales Of Rio coffee at &C. Porto Rico sugar al
51z@6lIc
at S393$4 for common State brands Southern 81 25@
s43T Corn meal is selling at l$281@$3121, and rye
-four at $3.50 Sales Of 1000 bushels Ohio red wheat al
gOc and white at 9095c Sales Of 700 bushels
corn at56957c. for mixed, and 5Sc for yellow. Rye 719
re. Oats 40c
Sales Of 300 bags Marscaibo coffee &C., and so hhds
Cuba sugar at 5C952Ac. Rice SIC
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-07

CRIMINAL CoURT. --The verdict In the case
of Day has not yet been rendered AT noon
to-day Judge Crawford was informed by the
jury that they had not been able to agree. Mr..
Wardel, the foreman, continues much indis-
posed. This jury has now been seventeen days
engaged upon this case.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-07
UMRRFLLAs AND pARAsOLs.

~ WE would invite the Ladies' 10 call and examine
~ our extensive Stock Of Green, Blue, and BLACK
/\Watered, Bordered and Lined Silk and Satin IueI
PARAs0Ls-the largest assortment In the District
greatly reduced prices.
Also choice selection Of UMBRELLAS all OF tine laes
fashion, and the work warranted. .,,
Scotch Ginghsms for recovering
as- Repairing and Covering faithfully and punctuay
executed. A. OohbiI w,
may e--8m Penn avenue, near 4 "a street.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-07

FURTHER INTELLIGENCE BY THE EURoPA.--
FTdnce.-The Minister of Finance has presented
to the Assembly bill authorizing the formation
Of bank in Algeria.
The Chamber of Commerce has declared that
Algeria cotton is OF inferior quality to any Of
the American.
The harvest no longer inspires serious appre-
tensions. Every body agrees that there will
be fair average crop. At the worst the crop
will not be below mediocrity
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-07

The San Jacinto's Rudder, manufactured at
the Washington Navy Yard, weighs about six
thousand three hundred and fifty pounds. 1t
is about twenty-four feet in length, composed Of
centre wrought-iron spindle weighing two
thousand two hundred and forty pounds, turned
and finished; upon this. spindle is cast, for
nearly the entire length, q composition casing
of copper and tin flor the purpose of insulating
the iron, and thereby preventing the destruc-
tive effects of gslvanic action) of one thousand
nine hundred and forty pounds; to this casing.
ranches project nearly the entire length Of
spindle, to which are riveted the copper plates
which form the rudder. -Intelligencer
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-07
NEW GROCERY STORE,

Corner of Massachusetts Avenue and 12th street.
rTNHE SUBSCRIBER respectfully informs the citizens
i of Washington and the adjacent country that he
has just opened large and fresh assortment GROCE
RES, consisting, in part, as follows, viz:
Fresh Family Flour; choice Teas of the latest importa
tons and finest ayors; Moca, Java Rio and Padang Cof
fee; Sperm, Adamantine and Tallow Candies Salt Mack
ere Herrings, and Cod Fish, prime lot Of Bacon, and
lot of superior Sugarcured HAMS also, Liquors. consist
the best brands also, large assortment of Boots and
Shoes, &c, DC.
He pledges himself to sell his goods as low as any
house in the city, having reference to quality.
To the country dealers, he particularly invites them to
give him call He will take any kind Of country pro
duce in exchange for goods
He soicts call from all.
Don't forget the cheap of Massachusetts, avenue
and 18th street. Il. W. HALL
jy 15-tf
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-07

CoUNTERFEITs.-Tens on the Farmers and
Merchants Bank of Carroll county, Westmin-
ster, Maryland, are said by the Intelligencer to
be in circulation in this city. The signatures
areJ. Mather, President, and ]. Reese, Cashier;
letter A; number 453. The signatures are
pretty well executed. Notes Of other denomi-
nations on the same institution are also said to
be in circulation here.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-07

We perceive that VIM. W. CoRooRAN, esq.,,
and not Mr.. Postmaster General Hall, accom-
panied President Fillmore and Secretaries Con-
rad and Stuart on their excursion into the
mountains Of Virginia.