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The republic., 1851-09-12
Democratic Convention Mt Syracuse.

From teegraphic dispatches in the New York
Tribune, we learn that the caucuses held by the
two wings Of the Democratic party at Syracuse,
New York, adjourned on the 10th instant after
making their nominations. The Hunkers nomi-
mated Thomas b. Mitchell, of Montgomery, as
their candidate for temporary chairman. His
competitor in the caucus was General Halsey,
OF Tompkins. The vote was thirty-six to seven
teen. Halsey is understood to be a moderate man.
while Mitchell represents the extreme views of the
Hunker division The Barnburning section, in
their caucus, with great unanimity nominated Lo-
renzo b. Shepard of New York, as their candidate
for temporary chairman. The Hunkers, it was un
derstood, would sustain Ex-Governor Bouck for
permanent president of the convention; the Barn
burners, Lieutenant Governor Sandford +. Church.
The indications were decidedly in favor Of the
Barnburners having, by superior management, the
control of the convention. strong feeling in
favor of the union and harmony Of the party seem
ed to prevail, TO which the Barnburners we're dis
posed to yield but the Hunkers were not.
The convention formally assembled at twelve
O'Clock of the Same day. The following is synop-
sis of their proceedings, given in the Tribune.
despatch:
"The convention met at twelve O'clock in the
Market Hail. Present one hundred and nineteen
delegates. At few minutes before twelve the
convention was called to order by Ashburn Bird
sail, (Hunker,) of Broome, member of the State
Central Committee, who nominated Thomas b.
Mitchell, (Hunker,) of Montgomery, for tempo
rary chairman.
"Before MIR. Ii. had taken his seat, Mr.. Briggs,
Of Onondaga, moved to amend the motion, by sub
stituting the name Of Lorenzo b. Shepard for that
of Mr.. Mitchell, and that the vote be by ballot.
"Mr. Birdsall moved TO amend the motion 80
that the vote should be by piua pocs. spicy con-
versation here arose to the manner in which the
question should be put and the vote taken. IL was
finally decided that the vote should be taken by
teers, each delegate, his name was called
stating whether he preferred the ballot uipa uoce
voting.
'Mr. Sickles. another teller, said that his count
sixty and sixty. There was some conversatio
on this point, when, the vote being again taken
the result was announced TO be sixty three votes
for the ballot, and fifty for uiua uoce There
difference in the count OF the tellers but all
agreed in the result Of this vote.
"Mr. l. B. Shepard voted for the ballot. This
vote may be considered a test vote--the Hun
kers going for the uiva and the Barnburners
for the ballot"
despatch, dated at 4 p. m. of tho same day,
says:
"The convention finally effected a temporary
organization, by the choice Of Gen. Halsey, mode.
rate Hunker, as chairman. A committee to select
officers for permanent organization was subse.
quently chosen, consisting of FIVE Barnburners and
three Hunkers, when the convention adjourned
until Tomorrow"
The republic., 1851-09-12

BRIrIsH PERIODICAL LiTERATuRE.-It is worthy
of public attention that Messrs. LEONARD scorT &
Co, publishers, 79 Fulton and 81 Gold Streets New
York. regularly reprint and issue in this country.
the London Quarterly, the Edinburgh, the North
British, and the Westminster Reviews, and Black
woods Edinburgh Magazine. The high reputation
which these periodicals have FOR many years en-
joyed render them desirable acquisitions to every
gentleman's library, and the Messrs. ScorT & Co.
issue them, as will be perceived by the following
table, at rates far below those that charged in
Great Britain for the same works
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The Prospect i'm Virginia.

a letter from an intelligent gentleman in
Prince Edward county, Va, says:
81 believe we shall elect Whig Governor in
Virginia. We are gaining ground. All that ia
now necessary s for the Wings of the Union u
unite on President FILLHoRE."
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The Pnlnnrrn.

We understand that dispatches were re-
ceived yesterday at the State Department from
Savannah, which mentioned that the PGmpero
had been chased by the revenue cutter and fired
upon, and bad escaped into st. Johns river at
jacksonville.
The republic., 1851-09-12

MrNoT's LEDeE.-The Boston Dxiiy Adcerti,er,
of the 10Th instant, says:
eve understand that Capt. Bennett, formerly
keeper of the lighthouse on Minot's ledge, pro-
ceeded thither yesterday, in the sloop Delight, OF
Boston, employed by Government for the purpose.
and will affix spindle TO of the iron piles
which formerly supported the lighthouse. This
spindle will mark the spot where the lighthouse
stood, and serve as guide TO mariners"
The republic., 1851-09-12

WELCOME FOR KossuTH.-A resolution rendering
the inequalities of New York to Kossuth and his
associates, who are expected to arrive within the
next six weeks has been adopted by the councils of
that city.
The republic., 1851-09-12

MIDWAY ACADEMY, VRoIEIA.-We com mend
TO the attention Of our readers an advertisement 10
be found in another column, setting forth the ad-
yantsges and terms Of this academy
The republic., 1851-09-12

The editor of the Philadelphia Sun permits him
self to be dunned by one class of collectors. Hear
him;
''The mosquitoes just now enjoy large share OF
public regard. This is but fair, for they have on
their part been unusually busy In their attentions.
Their style and manner of visitingswe think open,
shade or two, TO exception, for they exceed tho
pertinacity Of ordinary duns, in presenting their
bills after dark. The frequent resort Of shutting
ones self in close room and being not at home 10
this class of importunates is no go this time, for
many of our friends have tried and wofully failed.
There seems TO be no alternative between meekly
consenting TO honor their drafts or smoking them
right out For ourselves, we philosophically adopt
the former, -
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MINT OF THE UNITED STATES,
PHILADELPHIA. Sent. 9. lSE

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 8, 1851.
GENTLEMEN: / have to thank you for your kind
letter of yesterday, in which you inform me that
it has been intmated to you by different parties
that when deposits of gold dust are left at the mint
it is our "custom to melt in one lot large number
of packages that have been received from various
individuals, and then divide it up pro rata, making
the memorandum accordingly" You add, very
properly, that this, f true, must operate very un-
justly to the interest of those whose lots OF gold have
been selected" and request to be informed of our
practice in such cases In reply have to state
that, when we receive deposits, each parcel (of
which separate assay and valuation are request
ed) is set apart by itsef, and is distinctly num-
bered; it is then separately melted in clean pot,
poured into mouds, and the bar ba rs are weighed
in the treasurer's office, and the result recorded.
From various parts of the bars slips are taken,
numbered carefully, and assayed; the result being
reported to the treasurer. From the assayer's re-
port, and the weight of the bullion after. melting,
the value of the deposit is ascertained.
From this explanation you will perceive that the
summary and / may add, dishonest and illegal
practice alleged against u.s. has no existence. Each
deposit stands on its own merits, and the poorness
richness of the return depend entirely on the
poorness or richnss of the deposit itself.
The disappointn ent which depositors sometimes
meet in the return given for their bullion and to
which your letter adverts, is not surprising, when
you consider how much the value of an article 30
precious is affected by an excess, beyond the ave-
rage of dirt other foreign matters, or by slight
nferiority in quality, which can only be detected
by accurate assay.
Very respectfully yours,
f. G. DALE, Treasurer
To Messrs. ----- ----, New York.
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The Mode OF Assay at United States Mint.

We have been requested to give publicity to
the following letter, addressed to a house in
New York, in correction of an absurd statement
which has been made in relation to the melting
and assay of gold at the mint:
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authority to interfere in the emancipation of slaves,
in the treatment of them in any Of the States
This resolved in the House of Representa-
tves. in 1870, on the report Of committee, consist
ing almost entirely of northern members; and do
not know an instance of the expression of a differ
ent opinion in either House Of Congress since.
cannot say atparticular ndvdua mig hit not pos
sibly be found, we suppose that Congress may have
some power over the subject, but do NOT kno,o any
such persons, and. if there be any, am sure they
are very few. The servtude of so great portion
of the population of the South is undoubtedly re-
garded at the North as great evil, moral and po-
htical, and the discussions upon IL which have re-
Gently taken place in the Legislatures of the slave
holding States have been read with very deep in
terest. But it is regarded nevertheless evil,
the remedy for which lies toiM those Legislatures
Themselves, 10 be proUided and applied according 10
their o,pn sense Of policy and duj. The imputa-
tions which you say, and say truly, constantly
made against the North, are, in my opinion, en-
fireiy destitute qf any just foundation"
Upon this letter good Mr.. Jay remarks;
"Thus we find that Mr.. Webster. living in Bos-
ton, the seat of the New England Anti-slavery So
ciety, fellow townsman Of Garrison's, and sur
rounded by abotionsts, knows nothing of the
nulli6ers denounced by Mr.. Qgden-nothng of
the men who Mr.. Gurey says are for freeing the
slavee in defiance Of the will Of the South"
Were it not for my respect for Mr.. Jays in
tegrity, should treat this unlawful inference
very differently. A most remarkable inference,
indeed What impufations did Mr.. Webster
mean to say were destitute of any foundation
Why, that there was any considerable body of
men at the North who believed that Congress
has any potcer oucr Slavery in The States !: and
Mr.. Jay would, therefore, infer that Mr.. Webster
knew nothing Of the nullifers denounced by
MIR. Ogden, nor of the men who Mr.. Gurley
says are for freeing the slaves, in defiance of
the will of the South. Mr. Webster as well
knew that Garrison and the more ultra Of his
colleagues were incendiares then, as he knows
1t now. Does it follow that men may not be
nulyfss because they agree that Congress
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pressons in the prairies, with view of discov-
ering springs of water Portions of the valley
of the Mimbris might be cultivated with advan-
tage, to the extent of half mile in breadth; but
with this exception there is probably not an
acre Of land susceptible Of cultivation from the
Rio Grande to the San Pedro. The whole re-
gion south of the range of mountains, which
runs about twelve miles south of the copper
mines, is a barren desert waste, without a
single tree or bush, with but three or four
springs of water, and destitute of grass, save
the parched and dry mosquit, some three or
four inches high. Such is description Of
the country for a hundred miles south OF
the Rio Grande. At about that distance the
San Miguel is met, on which stands the village
| of Yanos, place of about five hundred inhab-
itants This is the extreme outpost in the
State of Chihuahua, and is protected Cor
rather has the shadow of protection) by
neither town, village, nor hamlet, till you
reach Fronteras, in Sonora. The interme-
date space is but continued series OF
elevated hills and mountains, without grass,
wood, or water, except at long intervals, and
then the furnished traveller may only find a
| few drops Of water trickling from the mountain
side. Even in the journey of the commission.
so scauty was the water that in some instances
they we're obliged to dip it up in cups to fiji
their pals, and in this manner water all the
animals. Hence, in this region there is nothing
to sustain life, and it can never be occupied by
The republic., 1851-09-12

TrRms- Payment TO be made in adoanee.
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MORRIS & BRO

SUCCESS OF RANDRETH PILLS.-A la DIV
10 whom can refer was given up 10 die; her physi.
clans assured her friends that nothing could be do le
Tor her. that she was dying What was the conditl on
OF this person! She had been under our best physi
clans Tor some months; her aflicon cancer on Tho
10 be ralsed one was applied to the neck; it made no
impression whatever. Other parts of the body W ere
tieo ana win no better success there not gu fiji
Client vitality IN the system 10 raise blister She vas
suffering terrible agony and she was determined as
ner Doctors gave her no hopes to try what BRA N
DREIH'S PILLS would do for her. Sne took ri ,h-
teen the hrs eay she continued them in large do, ss
could walk about. DESTROYS of testing whether a r lis
ter could be aised she had put on her leg desi On.
ing TO draw down the putrid hunors the blister raj sed
timely, and one OF her doctors owned that was as as
tonshing to him to see the blister was TO see her
at all, living, and so much recovered. What tn ose
Pills could be made of and purge they had do ne
and not kill but absolutely sustain the vital now or.
York. in the centre OF our city, the greatest thing has
been done in the way OF absolute life saving unkn wn
IN ancient or modern times, till Brandreth's Pills ,ere
known. Two months ago and this person was d, ing
absolutely dying OF consumption and cancer and
now her consumption is entirely cured and her ANGER
Is IN fair way to be so. Is this medicine mack
medicine Can this be equalled by any other 1nedi-
cine in the word in the good effects answ. no
and ten times ten thousand can be referred TO or
ally TO sustain my assertion.
bRANDRETH's PILLS by cleansing the blood from nil
lmpury, gives power to every organ 10 per form its
functions heahy; no matter whether ex:e rnally OF
internally situated.
M BRANCH ,Richmc nd Va.
Only authorised wholesale and ret all agent
No. east Main street, corner opposite Old MI lrket
Country Agents and Planters can be supplie at New
York pnces ;ap 10
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FUTURE DAYS.
BY WELLINGTON GODDIN.
VAALEITdAaIBaLL,E3 PRIVATE DWELLING ON

" TO!AnAE III Al n DIV ELLlNG ON
T., LEIGH STREET + OR SALEAT AUCTION
1Ihe undersigned will sell at public auction, on FRI
DAY. the 10th instant, at o'clock in the afternoon
Shockoe Hill. -''s" ''ieei
The property is situated on the South side of eob
between Second and Third streets The house lot fronts
% leef running back l25 feet The house is "a by 81
leet built OF brick, contains eight rooms, six with fire
places, CRATES &c. and is finished in neat plain and
substantial manner The city water is introduced into
the yard and is conveyed to the second story by pipes,
wash pipes, &C, together with plungng and shower
PAN. In the rear is commodous porch the tulI width
OF the house, with spacious sore room
Inc out buildings consist of comfortable brick kit
chen with two rooms, wooden coal house cow house
&C The yard is well stocked with the choicest grapes.
raspberres, &c, besides many choice ornamental flow.
ers -S P"
Immediately after the above sale, will be sold the a.,
adjoining 1t fronts 80 feet inches running hack 10
leet inches Upon this lot there are no improve
ments but it is we'll enclosed, and has ten foot sllev
on the Western side. wv why
IERMs-One- third cash.; the balance in equal paw
ens at one and two years, with interest added for an
proved negotiable paper, and deed of trust on the
property to secure the credit payments.
Sale conducted by w. GoDptN. Auct. AA
lie l2-dtds ' ~No''
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THIS DAY.
f. OF GROCERIES, DRY

STOCK sA IF OF GROCERIES,, DRY
- GOODS, SHOES. &c.--On WEDNESDAY
next the llh inst, comm snoing 81 ~ O'Clock at the
sore OF Mr. John A. Lynn, on the south SIDE OF the
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n reserve the entire stock OF TftoCEKlES
~ ~. GOODS, SHOES, EARTI, yin and GLASS
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rI1 ~ r, RIAL y Al, ESTATE ON SIXTH STREET: in
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THURSDAY 1.-The 18th day of June 1851, upon The
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The lot fronts 14la feet ON 9Th street rms bac Iao
and has upon it large brick dwelling and ali the nsna
out-houses, suitable for the genteel Recommendations Of
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views OF purchasers. After which, will be sold small
Lot on which stable formerly soodl fronting ~ ft
on ON street. running back 323 feet near the termna
ton OF said 9th street. The location of the above reaI
estate, situated as it is in remarkably quiet and nea
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IERMs-One- fourth cash, balance at 10, IS and "a
a trust deed. 'NN0'' 'eo"''u W
BY request Of the executors of the late NatbaneI
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BY ALEXANDER MOTT.
No.6l Main street, opposite the city Hotel.

,,,,,,- REGULAR SALE DAYS:
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS.
~ the above named days will sell at public auc-
" ton, at my store opposite the City Hotel, com
mencing at hal-past o'clock, variety Of miscella-
neoqs goods, such as the following:
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Wardrobes. Sideboards
Bureaus Bedseads, Chairs Of every style and pattern
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friction Matches, Clocks and an endless variety Of
Perfumery and Fancy Goods of every description. ~
mn ALEX MOTT
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DEFALCATION IN BALTIMORE.

The Mayor yesterday afternoon sent in message
to the Councssatng that dealcation Of about $4,000
had been discovered in the accounts of Col H. S. San
derson late City Collector under the administration OF
Col Stansbury and from hasty survey Of the books,
other deficiencies are apparent to large amount.
of Mr. r Egeron deputy Collector under 03 cox
Sanderson | understand from authentic sources that
the deficiency already brought to light amounts &c.
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EXPLORATION OF SPEolE-The amount of specie
exported from New York for the week ending 7th in.
slant. was $2634sll. and the amount imported g.
5S9, 435.