davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-23

ITO THE PUBLlC.--We the undersigned hav-
n ing crossed Nicaragua, ell route from Cali
forna To New York, under the impression aud
solemn assurance of the agents of the line that il
was quicker and more desirable than that by Pa.
mama; and having found il entirely different
having suffered great detention, loss, and expo
sure, we deem IL duty to the public TO make
known the facts. The steamer Independence, in
which we left San Francisco, brought down more
than double the number OF passengers she could
accommodate, and more than double the number
the agent represented as having taken passage on
her The boat, too, is an unfit and unsafe sea-
boat. The consequence was, that passage to
San Juan del Sud was one OF great danger and suf-
iering.
We confidently expected on arriving at San Ju-
del Sud. to be provided with transportation for
ourselves and baggage Immediately, ms we had
been led TO believe that the transit would not
quire more than forty eight hours We found,
however, that the agent had not provided animals,
and could not procure them; that, after remain
ing two days, many of the passengers set oil on
foot, under the assurance that their baggage would
be forwarded to them, and that the steamer would
not leave Panama without il. We found the road
TO Lake Nicaragua nearly impracticable, and the
distance, instead of being twelve miles, many of
us had to travel thirty. The boats the lake and
river are very small and unfit for passeng gers, and
although packed like slave Ships could not take
half of the passengers. We were without food, and
exposed TO violent rains On the seventh day we
reached San Juan del Norte, and forced to
come away at once in the Prometheus. Not more
than one half the passengers of the independence
have been able to get through; the remainder
some two hundred, being left on the route with the
specie, and nearly all the baggage. We were most
uncivilly received and miserably provided for on
board the Prometheus In consequence, we lett
her at Havana, and by the kindness of Captain
Schenck we were received on board the Ohio.
II s not necessary TO give detailed account of
the annoyances to which we have been subjected
by the misrepresentation and insolence of agents,
the want of food and room, the oss of baggage
and unexpected delay; it is enough to express
conviction that under the present management,
and in the present condition of the roads, and the
present means of transportation, the Panama route
10 preferable TO that by Nicaragua.
In conclusion, we beg to return our thanks to
Captain Schenclr, of the steamship Ohio, for the
courteous treatment we have received from him
during our bosterous passage, and particularly
for receiving us on board, as it was contrary, we
informed, to his instructions to receive passen-
gers from the opposition line.
EDW. G. MARSHALL, ABRAM M. DRAKE,
R0DMAN M. PRICE, s. w. HAIGHT,
II. W. THEALL, JNO. RICKETSON.
AsroR House., New YoRK, November 8, 1851
Nov lS-law3w%
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-23
PROFESSOR GRoux,s

French Class for Conversation IL Reading,
WiH be opened on Tuesday, the l4M inst, at p. ~.
TIVE OBJECT OF THIS CLASS is to aid in
n every possible way those persons in Washing
ton who desire TO acquire an accurate knowledge
OF FRENCH, and TO learn not only TO read but to
speak the language fluenty. Most persons in the
United States acquire their knowledge TIN gh the
eye alone, and hence the number Of individuals
here who read tolerably well, but do not compre-
hcnd word of French when spoken, or even when
read, by another. To such persons such Class
promises very great advantages.
The members will meet ut the rooms Of Profess
cor ID. +. GRoUx, native of France, who will di-
rect and superintend the exercises, opposite
Browns Hotel, where tickets may be had.
REFERENCES:
FRANcIs MARKoE, esq, G street, between Sd
and ~ streets.
WIN. ;. DERRICK, esq, corner Of ! and 18th sta.
Gen. N. TowsoN, corner Of + and nth sts.
Maj w. Rich, street, between 18th and 18th
streets.
John WILSON, esq, 18th st., between & + SITS
Capt. GEO. +. De LA RocHE, Georgetown
Col. PETER FoRcE, 10th street, near ID.
Rev JAMES Ryder.
Rev w. ]. CLARKE, corner Of 9th and T. ste.
Comm'r ANDREW HAYWOOD, corner OF Nth anC
ii sts.
OTIs c. WIoHT, Rittcnhouse Academy.
THOMAS CAsBGRRY, esq. Octs-u
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-23
wonrnINGToN G. sNErHEN

CONTINUES to practice law in the Supreme
~ Court, TO attend to cases before Congress, to
prosecute claims and settle accounts against the
Departments and Boards Of Commissioners, to
procure patents at home and abroad, to obtain
pensions aud bounty lands. TO collect dcbts, divi
dends, legacies, and inheritances in any part Of
the United States and in foreign countries, To make
Investments of funds in loans and stocks and on
bond and mortgage, and to negotiate the purchase
and sale Of loans lands. and patent rights in any
State Of the Union. Particular attention paid TO
California land title caees coming up 10 the United
States Supreme Court on appeal
Communications, prepaid, addressed 10 CIV G..
SSETHES, Carroll Place, Capitol Hill, Washing
ton, ID. c." will meet with prompt attention.
Oct 3O--tlV-W
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-23
CoLoNIzArIoS Rooms,

WAsHINGToN, June IL 1851.
At n meeting of the Executive Committee of the
American Colonization Society, held on the 10th
instant, the Secretary laid before the committee
the prospectus of a newspaper, to be called the
Christian Statesman, and to be devoted ." to sound
morality in Politics, to the Union of the States to
the cause OF African Colonization and Civilization.
and to all topics of high and general interest 10
their country" to be published in this city by the
Rev. r. r. Gurley and ID. r. Goodoe After the
reading of which, il was
Resolved That We cordially and earnestly re-.
commend the Christian Statesman to the patronae e
of the friends of African Colonization throughout
the United States.
w. MoLAlN, Sec'y Am. Col. Soc'y.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-23
GoDEY'S LADY's BOOK FOR 1861.
Increase OF Reading Matter!

HHE LADY'S BOOK for the ensuing year will
Il present many novel features suited to the ad-
vancing demands of the public taste. 1t has ever
been the object of the publisher TO take the lead
among the popular Magazines of this country; and
the host of imitators, who have been constantly
following-'toiling after him in vain''-are suffi
cient to attest his brilliant success The prompt
ness with which every new idea that he suggests is
adopted by others, is sufficient for his not
being very explicit and exact in his promises OF
what is yet to come. He does not wish to lay out
plans for others to follow 1t is sufficient however
to say that oil the existing popular features of the
LADY's Book will be retained, and many ones,
particularly attractive in Lady's Book and Fami-
ly Magazine, will be introduced. The useful and
the elegant will always be kept in view.
To the Magazines alone must look for the
illusions of the master minds of Literature IL is
useless to publish list of names-suffice il to say
that we have published articles and have others to
publish from all the best American toriers male aud
female
Godey's Lady . Book for January, 1852, will con
tain in addition to the most beautiful and numerous
engravings-uree Of iohich colored-an add
tional quantity of reading by American authors
There is no question about the fact and the tens Of
thousands of notices that we have from the CON
temporary press will establish it, that it is The most
magnificent periodical in The porld!
The publisher will give twelve numbers for 1852
that the London Arts Union would be proud of
and their price Is ten dollars year.
it must be observed that the LADY's Book caters
to the taste of the American Ladies. II furnishes
tieiH WIN every tnlng tnat can interest Lady
and among others is the following
GODEY'S RELIABLE FASHION PLATES,
MONTHLY,
with full descriptions chit chat upon the
Fashions every month; giving full explanations Of
every thing new in the fashionable world.
OUR MODEL COTTAGES.
This is department peculiarly own, and
the beauty and utility of our models has every
where been acknowledged.
FOR THE LADIES.
We have undoubted Receipts, Model Cottages,
Model Cottage Furniture, Patterns for Window
Curtains, Music, Crochet Work, Knitting, Net
ting, Patchwork, Crochet Flower Work, Hair
Branding, Ribbon Work, Chenille Work, Lace
Collar Work, Childrens and Infants Clothes
Capes, Caps, Chemisetts-in fne every thing that
can interest Lady will find its appropriate place
in her own Book.
TERMS, CASH IN ADVANCE:
One copy one year, So; two copies one year, $5;
one copy two years, 8 5; five copies year, BIO;
one copy five years, $40; ten copies year, S 90
and an extra copy to the person sending the club
of ten. Address L. A. Cooley,
lib Chestnut street, Philadelphia
Godcy's Lndy's Book and Arhur's Home Gazette
one year for "a. Oct 27-3tdtriwS
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-23
THE REPUBLIC.

taken in this city for sovera years, but their cost
has donied them anything like general circula
ton. Their value, however, 10 fully appreciated
by the whole profession, who, We have no doubt,
will hasten to avail themselves of the opportunity
of possessing themselves of the republication Of
Messrs Little & Brown, which can be had at less
than one fifth the expense of the original works.
From the Boston Courier
The enterprising publishers have here presented
to the legal profession, we judge, long-ielt
desideratliin-a prompt, cheap, and comprehensive
series of reports of all the decisions of all the Eng
lish courts. The series commences with the cases
of the November term, 1850; and we observe IN the
fret number decisions pronounced in Westminster
Hall on the 30th January, 1851. This is unparal-
lecd despatch in the history of legal reporting
Westminster is here brought two years nearer to
US than our own courthouse. The style IN which
the work is issued reflects great credit upon the
publishers, editors, and all connected with H.
The page is large, fair, white, and readable. The
table of cases and index seem to be prepared with
much care and diligence. The former strikes US as
executed on a very useful plan, referring not only
to the case and page of the volume, but containing
also short abstract Of the subject of each case.
The editors notes scattered through the volume,
referring to American decisions, and still more to
the value of the work The publication is to be
continued in monthly parts or numbers, making
each year six large octave volumes, for the remark
ably low price of $40 per annum. We trust both
editors aud publishers will receive ample remuner-
alton for the service they here doing the legal
profession.
Such publication, we think, cannot fail to be
useful 10 the profession and profitable to the pub
lishers.- Philadelphia Legal lntefgmcer.
May
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-23
FEMALE EDUCATION AT WASHINGTON.

TTNHE ST BSCRIBER, thankful for a patronage
Il with which he has been favored from no less
than fifteen States, and from families holding the
highest positions i'll the country, respectfully an
nounces that he has entered on the fourth year of
his service in this city (the eighteenth Of his expe
rience) as an instructor of youth
His Private Family Boarding School for the edu-
cation of Young Ladies in all the solid and the or
namental branches required in an American fe-
male education, limited it is TO twenty four
pupils. offers advantages, TO domestic comfort
and thorough instruction, not to be attained, he
thinks, in miscellaneous, nor in larger schools.
o. The language of intercourse in the family
and the school is French, under the instruction OF
French lady educated for the profession in Paris
r. w. CUSHMAN, a. M.
INDIANA AVENUE, near City Hall.
Oct g-dtJan2
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-23
THE CHRISTIAN STATESMAN.
A Weekly Newspaper.


Decoted TO african Colonization and Chill cation,
TO Literature and General Intelligence.
VNHE undersigned propose to publish i'm the city
Il OF Washington weekly newspaper, bearing
the above title, and dedicated to sound morality
in politics, to the Union of the States to the cause
of African colonization and civilization, and to all
topics of high and general interest to their coun-
try and mankind. They will endeavor to impress
upon the People and Governments of the United
States and of the several States the Importance of
colonizing in Africa, with their own consent, the
free people of color of this country and such as
may become free. They will communicate to the
public all important information they may obtain
in regard to the geography, exploration, resources
commerce, and population of Africa; the state of
the slave trade, and the measures best ADAPTED for
its suppression; and will enforce the duty of union
among all Christian denominations in efforts TO
dffuse the knowledge of our arts liberty and
Christianity among the barbarous people of that
continent.
They will aim to render the journal an instruc.
tive and useful Family Newspaper, and to secure
for its columns, the public favor shall enable
them, contributions, literary and scientific, of de
cided merit.
The CHRISTIAN STATESMAN will be of the size of
the Home Journal or National Era, and exceed in
size the ltHig@:oer the Union of this city; and
with but few advertisements, will be nearly filed
with matter designed To be OF interest to its readers
IL will be printed with new type, on fine white
paper, and in mechanical execution be equal to the
beat newspapers in the country.
TERMs.-The Christian Statesman will be two dol
lars year, payable in advance,
Postmasters or others, who may be pleased to act
asvoluntary agents, will be responsible to thcsc who
may pay over to them subscriptions; and to the or
der OF such agents, or to any who may make re-
mittances for the Christian S atesman, it will bl
supplied on the following terms:
Single copy for one year. ........-$ 50 90
Single copy for sly months. ...... / 90
Three copies for year..,..,.. 100
Six copies for one year. 10 90
Twenty copies for one year. .... 30 90
Twenty copies for six months .. Is 90
The first number of this paper may be expecte /
to appear early in August and it is desired that
those who disposed to further it's great objects
by their patronage, should indicate their wishes
before that time. Orders and communications,
addressed (post paid) to Gurley s. Goodoe
will receive immediate attention.
r.. II. GURLEY,
ID. r. GOODLOE
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-23
PLANK OAD--WA sIINGTON AND ROCK
VILE TuRNPlKE COMPANY.

WILLIE NOmPANf'
TINE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS, with TIE
1 majority Of the Stockholders, have determined
70 construct on this turnpkea Plank Road, running
from the city boundary Seventh street TO the line
ii the District and Montgomery county, Maryland,
and for that purpose viii issue stock to the ex
tent of seven hundred and fifty shares. of ttpenty
dollars each and have appointed the undersigned
TO solicit and receive subscriptions TO the same.
Books are now open al our Office for the purpose.
Fiue dollars on each share is to be paid at the time
81 subscribing, and a like amount every sixty
days until the whole il paid.
The advantages OF such n road to the city, and
the property in the vicinity OF the road, must be
apparent TO all conyersant with its situation There
ia but little doubt that similar road will soon be
built, connecting this road with Rockville and
Rockville the Last in the midst OF fine agri-
cultural country; thus opening direct and easy
route from Montgomery and the upper part OF
Anne Arundel counties 10 this city for the trans
portation Of the products Of that and the surround
ing country.
PLANK R0ads are being most extensively con-
etructed throughout the country, and Nave epcry-
iohere proved profitable investments, paying large
dividends to the stockholders, besides improving
thevalue Of property near them, and greatly in
creasing the trade in the places through winch
they pass
A considerable portion Of the stock has already
been subscribed.
Holders of the old stock in the companyare enti-
tied TO Ole share OF nsiOstOck for every Do shares
Of the old which will be ssued TO them on surren-
der Of the old certificates. The road will pro-
baby be finished in less than twelve months and
ready for travel The cost will be less than l5,'
600 II il thought IL will pay dividend OF not leES
than five per cent the first year after il il finished
and the dividends will steadily increase.
CHUBB, SClIENCK CO.,
AugGst9 dihi Bankers, opposite Treasury
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-23

Music Lessons on Piano and Guitar.
A PPLICATI0N TO be made at Miss MARY f.
"A BRONAUGH'S, next door TO the Hon. Mr.
Holmes, on Missouri avenue, between Sd and |
streets, WAsHINGroN, ID. G. After the experience
Miss ScoTT has had in teaching in Seminaries,
both South and West she ia confident she will
give satisfaction 20 those whofavo her with their
patronage
She has also made arrangements to give lessons
On the Piano at Temperance Hall, on street
Terms moderate. Sept ST
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-23
FOR NORFOLK.

ssszxrs-g The steamer OSCEOLA will, on
LEl "a the 18Th instant commence max
Sr1zszE1rn7SS ing trip a week to the above
Ha&&ssfssaahaeha-H1 place; leaving Washington every
Saturday at o'clock, a. m. Returning, leave
Norfolk every Monday at O'Clock, p. IN. Pas
sage and fare So.
She will touch, going and returning, at Cone
river and the usual landings on the Potomac.
JAMES MITCHELL,
Dec Captain.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-23
EMPIRE STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE.
COMPANY.

OF SARATOGA SPRINGS. N. Y
Capital, 100000.
TNHIS company was organized under the General
j. Insurance law of New York, passed April 10
lS49, and has been doing very successful bust
ness, and will insure dwelling houses, stores,
household furniture, and other property, on as fa
vorable terms as any other responsible Company in
this country.
The public referred to the following letter
of the Hon. ID. S. Dickinson, Senator from the
State of New York, for the standing of the Com
pany:
WAsHINaToN, March 5, 1851
lam acquainted with some of the officers of til
Empire Mutual Insurance Company, located at
Saratoga Springs. New York, and know others by
character. The Company is in the hands of gen.
tlemen of high character for integrity and bust
ness capacity, and cannot doubt that it will be
prudently and successfully conducted
ID. S. DICKINSON.
Directors
Isaac Fowler, Samuel Pitkin,
Geo Young, jr., Hermon Thomas,
III. IA. Hathorn, VIM. Ii. Fleeman,
g. Nj. Dawson, Samuel Corning,
Theo. w. Sanders, Joseph Daniels,
r. M. Moriarty, George Clements.
Hon. John II. Boyd
ISAAC FOWLER, President
II. II. HATHORN, Vice President
GEO. YOUNG, in, Secretary.
VIM. II. FLEEMAN, Treasurer.
Applications for insurance may be made to Z. c.
WEED, agent, North A street, Capitol Hill.
March eff
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-23

WHINE STORE. JOHN II. BUTHMANN,
w Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between
q and 9th streets, has received an invoice of red
and white French Wines, viz:
Chateau Margaux, Chateau Mouton, Leoville,
ST Pierre, st Julien, in quarts dpints, Margaux
Medoc
Chateau Coutet Haul Barsac, Chateau Snuterne.
Haut Sauterne.
Also. invoice of superior London Brown
stout, in pints.
My Olive brand Champagne having arrived at
New York in the ship Vaucluse from Havre, / now
expect daily to receive It, together with choice
assortment OF Wines, Brandies, Cigars, sc.
Nov Is
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-23
NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS.

NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
IIOOE, BROTHER & CO., Penn. avenue, be-
Il i tween It'll and Sth streets, have just received
and prepared to offer to the citizens of the cities
of Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandria, and
the surrounding counties OF Maryland and Vir-
g,Aia full and complete assortment of French,
English, and India Fancy and Staple Dry Goode,
Of the most recent importations They name
Very elegant Brocade Silks dark colors
Extra rich Brocade Silk, for evening
Rich plaid Silk, new styles
Extra heavy plain Poult de Sole
Heavy watered Silks all colors
Real Irish PoPlns, richly watered, all shades
Very lustrous black Silks, all widths
Superior wide colored Silk Yelvets, every shade
French Merino and Thibet Cloths, great va
rlety
French Nous de Laines, new designs
French Cashmere dc Cosse, latest styles
Richly embroidered Chemisettes, with sleeves
to match
Real Valenciennes Lace Chemisettes and Cuffs
Richly embroidered Muslin Capes, Collars, and
Cape
Elegantly embroidered and lace trimmed
Handkerchief
White embroidered Canton Grape Shawls,
from S IL TO ST5
Velvet Clonks and Mantillas, new styles
Silk Mantillas and Visiles, also new styles
Real Cashmere Shawls, long and square
Real Cashmere aud Thibet Scarfs
Long and short sewing sillt Mitts and Gloves
Bajiou's celebrated Kid Gloves, every sza and
shade
BLACK Silk Laces, black and colored silk
Fringcs
Thread Laces and Insertings wide and narrow
Muslin and Cambria Rulings
Muslin and Cambria Insertings and Edgings
Sash, Neck, and Belt Ribbons, &c, &c.
Together with many other entirely and de
sirable goods suitable for the present and APP
preaching seasons, to which weekly additions will
be made 80 that purchasers may be assured ofiind-
ing at all times during the season the most fash
ionable styles, at the lowest prices.
HOOE, BROTHER & co.
Sept lt-I Union & Alex. Gazettel
--nTx IN -, a. .,,.,,-y :. , A. a a EnrnT.,[
\ for sale by CHUBB, SCHENCK x co
Sept 20--H
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-23
FUMn BATHS.

Two all who afflicted with Rheumatic COM
IL plants we would say, go and try DR.. EhiER-
SONS SULPHUR FumE hATHs, at Copp's Pavilion,
on Louisiana avenue, near Sixth street The pc
culiarities oft are such that it cures eectually
thiscomplaint. Also all other diseases ola Chronic
nature, such asScrofula, Gout discasesoi theskin,
ioints, &c.
Galvanic and Electromagnetic Electricity.
DR.. Emerson still continues to apply these inn
portant remedial agents 60 such diseases and such
Rses as indicate their usefulness
Aup 29-2nWtf
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-23
I ID COM mODI.

b $3.50 AsTuE SAFE AND COMmODI-
tt-e3g5l5=|s Gus steamer COLUMBIA, Capt.
Eslfasff @SikH1xau HARPER, having recently been
tween Baltimore and this District on SATURDAY,
the Ist March, leaving Commerce street wharf
Baltimore, at O'Clock in the afternoon, and a tho
same hour on every succeeding Saturday during
the season; and returning, will leave Riley'f
wharf, Washington, at Cookbook, and Alexandris
at O'Clock every WEDNESDAY morning, touch
ing at the differentlandingso on the Potomacriver
as usual
For freight or passage apply to theCaptain on
board or 10 the following agents:
CHARLES WORTHINGTON, Bait.
j.. j. WHEAT & BRO, Alexandra.
+. PICKREL & CO., Georgetown.
THOMAS b. RILEY Washington
Feh28-tf
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-23
FOR MOUNT VERNON AND FORT WASH
INGTON.

THREE TRIPS EACH WEEK
r. FS@$eS5E n The steamer GEORGE WASH
e.4lessll~zz4SS INGToN or THOMAS CoLLYER
~ vswill leave for Mount Vernon eve
ry Monday, Wednesday, and Fri
day, leaving Washington at 10, and Alexandria at
l05, a. IN. The boat will land her passengers to
view Fort Washington after leaving Mount
Vernon.
Children half price.
The Union line of coaches leave the Capitol at
half past a. M for the boat For seats in coach
es apply to George Thomas Parker, Washing
ton. JOB CORSON and
SAMUEL GEDNEY, Captains.
Dec q -Tu&Ttf