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The republic., 1851-01-02

NEW HOTEL AT NIAGARA.-A Mr.. Is. f. Chids,
of Buffalo, has it is stated in the his, published
the Falls, purchased the foundation and lots known
the "Rathburn foundation" and is preparing
the ground structure of fine hotel on the same ste
1t is to measure three hundred feet front, and in
the centre of the FACADE there is to be unique stoop
fifty feet by thirteen, constructed in the old Nor
man massive style.
The republic., 1851-01-02
senator Foote's Address.

We publish in another column the lecture
on '.the Value of the Union" delivered by the
Hon. HENRY 5. FooTE, at Musical Fund
Hall, Philadelphia, ON the evening Of the 30th
ultlmo, at the request Of a number of dstn-
guished men of that city. The Philadelphia
North american says that it was extremely
well delivered, and in many parts loudly ap-
plauded.
The republic., 1851-01-02

TAyRoLoGY Tho sun is at present in the sign
of Sagitarius, but the movements in progress
would have been more appropriate at the season
when he is in Taurus They naturally lead us to
reflect the important part that the bovine ele-
fairs. Bulls perform important part in the my
thoogies Of Greece and Rome, as witness the Mino-
taur of Crete and the squabblc between Hercules
and Cacus. The brazen bull of Phalars, too en-
joyed considerable notorety in its day; and one of
the earliest abductions on record was performed by
Great Jove himself in the likeness Of a bull Turn
ing to the East, have the faced bull of the
Ninevites, which Mr.. Layard has lately restored to
the light of day hand of him the second
Apis of Egypt and on the other the equally sacred
Braminee bull Then there the famous bulls
of Bashan and the golden calf of Aaron, which
some people imagine to have been the Papa bull
in it's infancy. Coming down to modern
times and regions nearer home, VIC have bulls in
abundance; the golden bull of the Emperor Charles
" and the eaden bulls of all the Popes. There
is John Bull the unmatchable and there are Irish
bulls in abundance. There the Tamworth
bull, which kept our conservative friends in Jokes
for a considerable time. There is the Bull and
Mouth well known to travellers Among the
celestial signs and the signs of earthly nnkeepers,
the bull is equally prominent, Then there are the
allied species the bulletin, a dunutive kind of
bull, celeb ated for mendacty any Roman
bull can be- and the whole OF bullics. com
pete natural history of bulls is desideratum in
science; and, as such, recomnaend the theme
to the worshipful Geological Society London
NeDs.
The republic., 1851-01-02

FRoM NEW BRUSswIcK.--We learn that cold
weather and deep snows have prevailed. At Fred
crickton the thermometer haa been twenty six de-
grees below zero.
The republic., 1851-01-02

CAREY, the who recently discharged pis-
toI and killed Mr.. Hayward, of the Lincoln rail-
road depot, Massachusetts, has been arrested and
imprisoned on a charge of murder.
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A ddittonal Foreign Items.
From me London Times of December


The AFRICAN EXPLORING ExPEpTIoN.-Weha have
received intelligence from the Saharan African ex-
pedition up to the 29th of August last.
The expedition had literally fought its way up to
Srlonleet IN Aheer, near to the territory of the
Kallonce Prince, En- Nour.
Mr.. Richardson had been obliged to ransom his
life and those OF his fellow travellers twice. The
whole population OF the northern districts of Ahecr
had been raised against the expedition, joined by
all the bandits and robbers who infest that region
of the Sahara.
The travellers are now in comparative security
force their way among tribes who had never seen
tians as the declared enemies Of God
.The great SOudan route, from Chat to Abeer is
now explored.
The GREAT ExHlBITIoN OF 1851 The Emperor
OF Russia has given E20, 900 for the of the Star
akd Garter at Richmond and the Emperor of Aus
tria has taken Moharts Hotel for the season. House
rcnts IN London are rising enormously, as much
as t. II per week being offered for a small honse
in Charges street. There reports of most ex
traordlnary contracts in the provision line, one
poulterer in the city having arranged for 900 900
chickens.
A letter from Hamburg says: "The last intelli-
gence which we have received from Copenhagen is
to the lst rumor was then very generally dis
semnated that the King Of Denmark had d....-.
mined to separate from NADINE. Rasmussen whom
he had not long since married, alter having raised
her to the dignity of Countess AS the price of this
matrimonial rupture, the Countess Rasmussen had
insured to herself, Independently Of the property
already settled ON her, pension of 35 ,0OOf year
The republic., 1851-01-02

The kESTUcKY RlFLE.-Messrs. J. +. Carncs
and J. X. McCarroll have issued prospectus, pro-
posing 20 publish new Whig paper at Hopkins
vile, Kentucky, Of the above title. Mr.. Carnes
is the late editor of the Vicksburg (Miss.) Wiag,
and MIR. McCarroll is now printer in the office of
the Hopkinsville Whig Mr. Carnes is clever
writer and he and his partner are said to be each
capable VI making an excellent paper.
The republic., 1851-01-02

the claimant Monday served the commissioner
with a notice of disseminating the proceedings be-
fore him. The alleged slave was meanwhile ar
rested on warrant from Judge Judson, OF the U.
9. Circuit Court, who is now trying the issue
whether Henry Long IL slave or free man.
On Tuesday Mr.. Parker, the agent for the claim
ant, gave his testimony, which was substantially
the same as that offered before the commissioner.
Various arguments were offered by counsel, and
the court adjourned till Wednesday, at 10 o'clock.
An "appeal to the fricnds of freedom" appears in
the New York Tribune, calling for subscription Of
several thousand dollars to - defend Long in
the courts New York; and, if need be, in the
Supreme Court of the United States - money to be
sent to Horace Greeley, Esq.
The republic., 1851-01-02

vised scheme to ultimately unite the Southern
States in secession and disunion. Nothing good
be effected by it, but evil would be its natural
/ and Legitimate productors. +.
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PARTICULARLY NARROW EscAPE.--A back
woodsman, finding the population was getting too
dense for him. determined to the Mississippi
and squat somewhere In the course of his jour
ney he got board of u steamer, and commenced
a series OF questions at the engineer. The latter
smoked him at once, and with that spirit of mis-
chief so prevalent amongst old boatmen. he de-
termincd TO have some fun at the green horns
pense. So, lending him under pretencc OF
unveiling to him the mysteries of his craft he
placed hiIn at last Just under the safety valve Sud
denly giving II pull he let off tremendous jet OF
steam The countryman, hearing the terrific
noise, and seeing the rush of steam, very naturally
concluded that this Of those elbow ups' OF
which ne had heard so much; rushing at the top OF
hls speed TO the stern of the boat, overheard he
went with one brave bound, and as he came up
from his dive after shaking his head like huge
Newfoundland dog, and squirting the water from
his mouth, he struck out boldly for the shore, at
the same time singing out to his friend: sAbe,
she's burst to thunder but amt hurt, old feer''
The BEzY MosTIeNY PEAR.-Some five or
SIX years ago We imported this variety from
france, under the hume Doyennc d Etc, which is
smaller and earlier fruit. For five years we have
mad 1t bear regularly and it has never been other
wise than flrst-rate. We think il strange that il
has not acquired greater celebrity. Ii resembles
very much the White Doyenne in appearance. II
IS equally buttery, inelting and fine, with mus
KNEES oil flavor like the Bartlett. which the Doy-
ennc has not, and we consider this the principal
point OF difference between the two fruits. Mons
ette IN lie Jardin Frutier, says they are 80 much
alike that to distinguish from the other il is
necessary tO have them together. He says: ''The
ficsh of this is melting, and of a quality in
contesubly superior to the Doyonne." In French
nurseries 1T Is grown variousy under the names of
Doycnnc d Etc. Doyenne Musque, Doyenne d'Ore,
Countess de Bunay, &c. The tree is a vigorous
and erect grower, both ON pear and ounce stock,
equallng IN this respect the Louise Bonnie de Jer-
sey, ana II ID productive TO "A fault On the ounce
STOCK you can reckon on certain and abundant
crop from the third fourth year We can re-
commend 1t as pear of great excellence, and one
that can hardly fail to give satisfaction.
Genesee FdrmeT.
I've FiRE At THE LEpoER OFFIcE--Ihe water
has been pumped out of the basement of the Ledger
Building, and the two Hoes presses in this part of
the establishment are found to have been mate
rally injured by the fire OF yesterday. The Ledger
was issued as usual, to-day, and copies sold from
lh own counter Fire raised under the boiler
this morning. and an eff rt TO PRINT off one TO NOR
rows forms will be made this afternoon.
[PhiLadelphia Bulletin, 3ist ui
The republic., 1851-01-02

Hon. NATHAN F. DxoS, member Of Congress
from Rhode Island, has written a letter in which
he declines election
The republic., 1851-01-02

Deficiency this year. ............... 1888
DELAWARE AND HUDSON CANAL.--From the
Lackawana region we have official returns; but
in our estimate have allowed for deficiency of up.
wards of "a 900 tons, in consequence of the dam
ages sustained in September last.
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HE REPU BLIC
w ASH N GT0 n
n,,,o,n.,,, cor,..pondenee with Austria.

THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY ,, 'sSl'
The republic., 1851-01-02
Deficiency this year,

For the year ending Dec. l6, lS49.. sol pa
+" 1880. 722, ,6S
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CON CIR Es S.
TUESDAY, Feb. Is.

TUESDAY, Feb 49,
SIMULTANEOUS petitions were presented.
Mr. Cooper presented petition from members Of
the Pennsylvania Legislature, in favor Of line of
steamers to Africa, and also nine petitions for the
modification of the tariff of 1916
Mr.. Walker presented the memorial of the indus
trial Congress Of New Jersey in favor of the freedom
of public lands. This subject having already been
acted on by the Committee, was laid on the table,
Mr.. Cay's resolution of inquiry asking the Presi-
dent for information concerning the Boston Riot,
and also whether it was necessary TO pass law to
enforce the fugitive slave law, was taken up.
Mr.. Clay said in presenting bis resolution that the
debate would not be in order until information was
first obtained, but he must be permittedt to say he
was astounded at reading the newspaper reports that
such violation of Law should have taken place Tin
Boston.] He shuddered at the thought of officers
of Justice being ma-treated by mob and the pris-
oner rescued in the face of law-abidng citizens of
the c ty OF Boston, Who committed the outrage p
(sad Mr.. Clay) was it our own citizens' No ! but
a Land of blacks. Must the laws of the country be
thus trampled under foot Must the Government
yield to the mobocracy, or stand up firmly and vindi-
cate the laws? This was the object of his resolu-
ton, and therefore he would urge its passage.
Mr.. John Davis said that the law was offensive,
and before arriving at any conclusion he must wait
Tor the real facts. The people of his State had too
much respect for the laws to see them trampled up
on. They would let the laws work out their own
salvation, be they good or evil. He thought no
attempts would be made to stfe opinions on this all
important q estion.
MIR. Clay thought the fugitive law would never be
repealed If such outrages were permitted. He could
not express himself in words strong enough against
those who burst into the temple of Justice and carried
out with savage shouts Joy prisoner, they
black or white.
MIR. Davis said he was as strong in his denunca-
ton as any man, and he thought the only way for
the people 10 overcome an odious law was an an
peal to the ballot box, and not to brutal force
Senator Hale to a very great extent, favored the
ground taken by Mr.. Clay. Mobs, said Mr.. Hale,
belong not to one city, but of daily occurrence
In various places. Yet no one pretended to say the
whole community were in fault. As matters now
stood, the government were about to take a step
between the sublime and the ridiculous. He hoped
the troops would not be sent to Boston to put down
mob OF negroes. He had no doubt but what the
State was competent to suppress the most serious
disturbance which could be expected. Some fur
her debate took place, and the resolution was finally
agreedto
The Senate then resumed the consideration of the
the cheap postage BILL and various amendments
were debated. Mr.. Stewards amendment of two
cents to be repaid rejected, and the Senate ad-
journed.
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The Commissioner stated that he should rule that
the persona here alleged fugitive, and that under
the Fugitive Slave Law, the complaint viii stand
Mr.. Sewall further argued, that the return OF the
Marshall in the case of proof that he arrested
the right person. 1t is remarkable he said that hav-
ing person here who could identity Shadrack as the
fugitive, they do not put himupon the stand.
The District Attorney, thought it strange that the
Counsel should bring up the wrong done here Satur.
day as defence ofther course.
Mr. Hildreth proceeded speak Of the right of per-
improperly by mistake arrested, resist, even
70 the DEATH when he was called to order by the Com
missioner, who stated to the Counsel that the Court
Room was no place for harangues, and that he must
coniue himself to the law IN the case.
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The boston slave Hunt.

Il is amusing to witness the wry faces made by our
bunker friends ia Boston, the unsuccessful efforts
Of Mr. Pat Riley at negro catching. So long time had
elapsed since really serious attempt had been made to
catch the city Of the Puritns, that the cottonoc
racy had begun to fear that New York and Philadelphia
would Get the start of them in the spring trade, in con-
sequence of the readiness which the people in those cit
les had tramped upon the laws of Jehovah and offered
sacrifices before the Unsuitable demon othe savepower.
Consequently them it matter Of great rejoicing,
when the tidngs spread, that live fugitive was in the
hands Of the blood hounds of the administration; and
the hearts of men, which Dow Jr. would say, had
sunk away down into their trowsers pockets, grew light
again as they considered the potent effect which this
poor negro's blood would have in cementng the bonds
ofthe Union, and showing the determination of Massa-
chusetts conquer her preudices and stand by the
compromises of political scoundels
But as good luck would have it, the negro would not
stay caught He had tasted of the blessings of Freedom
and was determined to be free. The little germ of
nianness within his dusky breast, that first prompted
him to escape from his master, in Old Virginia, had ex
panded under the sky Of old Massachusetts. As he re-
ceived his monthly pay upon the principle so novel to
him, of a fair days Oages for fair days 'rork," he
felt what it was to be man indeed, and when the
catchers treacherousy enrapped him, he wait
ed on them at table, is wonder that he determined to
make his life and his aspirations correspond that
from his lips should have fallen the ejaculation, they
hurried him away that he would not be taken back alr
The country in which he was born had outawed him
cut him off from the enjoyment of the rights Of man
and hurled him backward into the condition of abec
barbarism with no law to which he might appeal fol
succor other than that simple instinct self preserva
tion, which has been called the rs latU of nature.
Shadrach had probably heard the profound dsqu
sitions of Daniel Webster upon Constitutional law
He had read Mr. Foote'S speeches in favor of the
Compromises, or Mr.. Clays celebrated Omnibus resolu
tons He could not balance all the nice points of the
argument de facto and djure. But he knew that Mr..
DeBree of Virginia wished steal from him the pro-
cecds Of future years of toll, he had done the past
and as he had experience enough in taking of him.
self to justify the experiment of trying it little longer
he resolved to disappoin the budding hopes Of Mr..
DeBree by an Informal leave taking. And although
the Hunker papers in Boston try make it out that
terrible outrage had been committed against law and or
der there is scarcely man, woman or child in old
Massachusetts that does heart rejoice that Sha-
drach is free, and enjoy a hearty anah President
tnlmore's high sounding proclamation for putting down
rebellion in Boston.
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Massachusetts, Legislature.
WEDNESDAY,. Feb. 10

WEDNESDAY,, Feb. 10.
SENATE-fiouse papers were disposed Of in concur
renee with the exception of the resolves respecting the
appointment OF an agent the Industrial Exhibition AZ
London, which were laid on the table,
he orders OF the day taken up, and the bill in
cooperating the Danvers and Georeetown Railroad
passed to be engrossed
The resolves afordng AID for the erection Of n ,p,r.
ument to the memory Isaac Davis after some consd
eraby debate we're passed be engrossed by vote Of
% TO IL. '''' VI
HoUsE.-Senate papers were disposed Of in concur.
renee. '0''
Bills 10 establish fire department in Woburn. and 10
extend the time for paying in the capital stock Of the
Columbian Fire and Marine INSURANCE Compapv were
passed to be enacted
The Committee on Elections reported leave 10
Withdraw on the remonstrance against the seat nj
MIR. Rugg, of Sterling
Inc Committee on Agriculture reported resolve
offering reward of two thousand dollars TO anv
person who shall succeed in discovering sure and
practicable remedy for the potato rot. and sarisfv
lne Governor and Council thereof by the test Olive
On motion OF Mr.. Brooks Of Boston, il was or
dered that --- be a Committee, with such rs
the Senate may jon to consider and report whether
any means can be devised to reduce the amount maid
from the public treasury for the support Of State
Paupers.
The orders Of the day were taken up, and sun.
| dry papers therein advanced one stage.
There was long debate on the bill TO increase
the capital of the Lexington & Weet Cambridge
Railroad, and various amendments were made
therein. "'eo
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MEssRs EDITORS :-W you permit reader
OF your interesting and valuable journal to enquire
whether its columns are to contain any future con-
rioutions from the pen of your gifted poecal cor
respondent, q" NJ. L. W.! Uncommon with MANY
others, | have read, with no ordinary emotions Of
gratitude and admiration towards The aptbor ~
auhoress the lautless poetical tribute to the memo
ny of that departed songstress, Miss p. which
appeared in recent number fthe Spy; and who
ever the writer may be, know express the feel
lnss and wishes of many beside myself in suggest
ing tnat anything from pen much at home IN the
beautiful and the true will be received with plea
sure and thankinness.
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LITERARY GOSSIP.
BURNS, HIGHLAND MARY

MEssRs. EDITORS in the little town of Greenock,
on the banks of the beautiful river Cyde there is lit
tie ehurchyard where stands an DID, decayed, dlapida
ted church, with broken windows into which bats and
OWLS and drowsy beetles might be invited to ener and
with an open belfry where hangs rusty, melancholy
bell. Around this decrepid cfumbling, old meeting
house, grow rank netes, and DOCKS and grass,
and dandelons; and around it, too are graves-rude,
grass grown, nameess tumu which prescribe with
tonca precision the length and breadth of the copse
that lay beneath them. And yet, in consequence of a
myth of poetic love- aud of the early death of beauty
this miserable place of graves has become the 'Mecca
of the pilgrim poets of the world. 1t is here that
'Burns' Highland Mary is said to sleep; and upon
the strength of this belief monument has been cree
ted to her memory.
1t simple piece of polished sandstone, cut in
eliptical form. Two altorelevo figures representative
of "Burns and Highland Mary sculptured above
those expressions ofthe poets passionate greGnd love,
''Dear to me as light-as lie
| Was my sweet Highland Mary"
| stood beside the grave said to be that of ''Mary
Campbel,' and felt all the emotions ola Mohammedan
devotee, who stands beside the Sacred Kebla. 1t
seemed be the grave of the quest love Of the
greatest lyric poet who ever sang; and for what it
seemed to be, accepted it TO be.
But cold, precise, interchangeable material fact has de.
stroyed the condolences of this beautiful and
solitary circumstance Of the Scottish poets life; and
has placed his love for as well as the life and death of
"Highland Nary amongst the myths of modern i'm
imagination.
We supposed from Dr. Curry's life of Burns, and
from Lockhart and Professor Wilson's sketches and
crtiques, that "Mary Campbe'' was amongst the
les and hottest of his affections; and that till after
her death the golden chain broken which restrain
ed and chastened his passions.
| l received an invitation while in Edinburgh, from
Robert Wilson, ESQ.,. to attend meeting of the Scot
fish Archie logical Society, at which was convened
Professor Wilson,, Robert Chambers, and other Gale.
DOMAIN Antiquares. At this meeting it was proved
beyond the shadow of doubt, that Burns love for
''Hghland Mary had its origin after the birth of his
first child by clean Armour; and that the whole dura
ton ofhs acquaintance with her did not exceed two or
three months. 1t also proved that the fact and
period of 'sHighlaud Marys" death were quite unas-
certained and unascerainabe and that the place other
burial was not known. DR.. Currys only witness to the
fact of her burial in Greenock d. unken kins.wo-
man Of "AIary, who really did not know anything Of
the maiden's history, but who played uron the eager
historians creduity that she might substitute his purse
tits saddening discover that Highland Mary and
all the golden fances that angels wings circle round
her name, but myhc Illusions that like the celes.
a glories Of the rainbow evansh before the cold ete-
riaIity of fact. S.
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Springfield Riot.

A still larger mob than that of Monday evening as
sembed about the Hampden House on Tuesday even
ing, and made night hideous with their Internal yel
and screenings, aided by the sound Of drum and fife
Several stones thrown through the windows o
the room where George Thompson was, and one of then
came near hitting the venerable Dr. Osgood one of the
oldest and most respectable Clergyman in the State
who was present at the time. Thompson was burnt
in efigy on the public Square, and all these ourages
were permitted by the Seectmen, without the slightest
effort to prevent them, arrest the offenders who
are we'll known.