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OF buoyancy TO the after-part Of the vessel. 1t
remains to be proved, however, that any
mere reform in rigging will enable Brit
lsh yacht owners to regain their lost laurels.
We suspect that they will have to copy the
model of the America little more closely, or
experience still further modification. This
opinion is strengthened by knowledge of
the fact that the victory of the new-built yacht
is but the climax of long series of advantages
gained by American shipbuilders over those of
the old world. Our clippers and packet-ships
were the commencement of the new order OF
things; the tiny America and the gigantic Bal
tic may be said to be the browning triumphs.
The Nautical Standard calls upon its scientific
and most skllful men to sustain the old supre-
macy of Britain, which the London Shipping
Gazette-another high authority-admits is
fast fading away. 1t was from the latter jour
nal that Mr.. WEBSTER quoted in his speech at
the Boston festival.
One of the Standards suggestions seems to
US well deserving of attention on this side OF
the Atlantic. 1t is in reference to the appli-
cation Of the screw-prOpeller TO yachts, and the
better class of sailing vessels generally, with
the view of obviating the delay and danger to
which, in the absence of that mode of propul-
sion, they are necessarily exposed. The cheap
ness and efficacy of the screw have been com
pletely and satisfactorily tested, and we look tC
its adoption in our merchant navy as the next
best step towards Strengthening the position Of
our country in regard to the seas, whether in
the peaceful contests of commerce, or as pre-
paratory to the rougher and more perilous strife
for which it behoOves us always to be prepared
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ARRIVAL OF THE BRoTHEn JONATHAN AT NEW
YoRK.-The steamship Brother Jonathan, Captain
Squires, from Savannah, where che put in for cup
plies, arrived at this port last evening. She left
Chagres on the Sth, and Kingston, Jamaica, on the
llth instant.
After passing Port Royal she ran down fishing
boat, killing one man, injurng another, while the
third escaped uninjured. Off Cape st. Nicholas
Mole, ST. Domingo, tho ship came to anchor to re-
pair come machinery out of order.
The Brother Jonathan has three hundred and
fifty passengers. She brings $50, 900 in gold dust
freight, and tits estimated that there $780,
600 in the hands Of passengers.
A number of passengers left the ship at Savan-
nah, many of them residing in the West.
Netr York Commercial Adreriiser.
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PosT NoTEs.--We referred, few days since, in
our money article, to the practice adopted by many
of the banks in the interior of this State of selling
to their customers drafts on New York payable at
some future day; and expressed our conviction
that all such drafts were illegal. We find, how
ever, that the practice is continued, many of the
country banks having issued considerable amounts
of these illegal drafts, generally waving accept
ance, 30 that their value can only be tested at
turity; while they furnish in the mean time very
insecure and dangerous circulation. Their Issue
being contrary to law, they can in no case bind
the endorsers and thus innocent holders may suf-
fer loss without the power of obtaining redress.
The following section of the act Of May 18th, 1910,
will show the illegalty of all such issues:
d No banking association, or individual banker,
as such, shall issue put in circulation any bill
note of said association individual banker, unless
the same shall be made payable on demand and
without interest; and every violation of this sec
ton by any officer or member OF banking asso-
citation, by any individual banker, shall be
deemed and judged a misdemeanor. punishable by
fine or imprisonment, or both, in the discretion OF
the court having cognizance thereof
We find, by conversation with some OF our bank
ers, that the impression has been created through
the interior of the State that the act passed by the
Legislature of 1850, authorizing banks to draw bs
Of exchange payable at a future day, conveys au-
thority also TO draw bills of inland exchange on
time and that the post notes referred TO could be
technically Chased under this head. This is in
genious, but, unfortunately for the argument, the
premises are not true; the act referred to is very
explicit in denying to the banks the privilege OF
drawing inland bills on time.
Neic York Journal of Commerce, 25M.
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The Lock CoNTRo vERsY.--With reference to the
lock controversy, wo are glad to hear that Messrs.
Bramah intend raising captious objections at
the award of the arbitrator, having determined to
pay Mr.. Hobbs the two hundred guineas reward
offered by them. The lock picked has been taken
to pieces and carefully examined. The slide plates
With which the interior is provided shows at sevo-
raj points the operation of file, which Mr.. Hobbs
probably used in order 10 render the action of the
key when introduced certain-one or two of them
are also slightly bent. This, they contend, could
not have been done if the plates in question had
been of steel instead of soft iron In all their re-
cent looks steel has been used but the lock opened
was made nifty years ago, and has hung in their
shop window ever since with the general challenge
attached to ii. Not only in the material of the
slide plates, but also in the size of the keyhols
Messrs. Bramah contend that Mr.. Hobbs had an
advantage, the latter being much larger thar in
their present make, and giving the American en-
tra facilities for the use OF his picking Instruments
Messrs. Bramah strongly protest against the in
situation that their lock had been prepared for the
recent trial, asserting that il had not been taken
to pieces previously for thirty five years; and they
express their confident expectation that in fort
night their patent will be again exhibited in their
shop window with the former general challenge
attached TO it. MIR. Hobbs is busily preparing his
lock for trial, an Englshman having at last been
found hardy enough to accept his challenge The
bold individual is named William Garbutf work.
ing smith, recently in the employment of Messrs
Fox Henderson, and who has been much en-
gagged in keeping the metal chez TX ables in order
he is to have thirty days' uninterrupted trial. and
Mr.. Hobbs has offered him his own tools to work
with.-London paper ~
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WING Union In Virginia.

From the alexandria Gazette, September 26
We have never known Wing sentiment in Yir-
gnia to be as much UNITED as it is at present. The
Wing party seems to be entirely as to prin-
ciples, measures, and men. At Almost every Wing
meeting that has been held throughout the State
resolutions have been unanimously adopted in IA
vor Of President FILLMORE, and not a dissenting
voice to tho proposed nomination of Mr. Summers
Governor has been heard. We hail this harmo-
Nous agreement, and this fraternal feeling, as a
iorerunner Of success The Wings of Virginia only
want organization, zeal, aud Punishment of every
thing that will produce dscord in their ranks, to
enable them fairly to cope with their political op-
pononts, and gain glorious victory.
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The AMERICAN REAPNG MACHINE IN ENG
LAND.--Mr McCormicks reaping machine, which
mas been making an experimental tour of the
country, was on Thursday tried the Manor
farm, IN the occupation Of Mr.. Gardner, at Much
Wymondley, about two miles from Htchin, in
this county. Great numbers attended to witness
its operations. The field 70 be operated contained
about twelve acres, four of which had been reaped
with the sickle, consequently eight remained TO be
experimental upon The sodden state of the
ground presented considerable difficulties, but the
energies of the American conductors overcame all
difficulties, and the giant reaper pursued its way
triumphantly up the sides of the field, making
complete circuit of il, and only occasionally stop
ping to give time 10 remove the accumulation of
clay and straw from the broad wheels, or to re-
monstrate with the crowds of spectators, who, in
their eager pursuit, trampled down the fresh. cut
sheayes SO vigorously that at one time we
der considerable apprehension that Mr.. Gardner's
crop would be totally destroyed, or the general
success Of the experiment there can, however, be
no doubt There never agricultural i'm
plement which, its first exhibition, obtained
the approval of practical farmers 30 generally as
THE has done. Everybody wonders that piece Of
mechanism 80 simple, effective, and useful was
never invented before. -Hsrtfor'' Eng. )-1foc,ry
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THE CHRIsTGANA CRIM1NALs.-A telegraphic de-
spatch from Lancaster states that the magistrate on
Thursday morning gave his decision in the case of
the Christana rioters brought to that place. He
directed that the two whites, Lewis and Hanna
way, and three blacks, be committed to the custo-
dy of the United States Marshal to be taken to
Philadelphia, and there to be tired for high trea-
against the United States.
Subsequently, the examination of the thirteen
remaining prisoners commenced, when the magis-
rate directed that six of them be discharged, and
that the remaining seven be taken to Philadelphia
for trial.
The excitement, it is stated, had subsidized, and
the community were satisfied with the decision OF
the magistrate.
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Hon. c. H. DoSALpsoN.--This worthy, who was
lately supposed by some not TO have any "local
habitation q name,'' in a letter to the Bonham
(Texas) fduerfiser, announces that he has retired
altogether from the field of political strife. The
advertiser declines to commit itself to the support
Of Houston Donaldson's representations, and
says: "Now though would be glad to see the
next Presidency at the disposal of Texas, and
might not wholly disagrce with Mr. Donaldson
upon the subject, we not inclined to commit
ourselves upon his representations
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Rev. LEVI R. RErsn-.The Alexandria Gas,as

of yesterday says:
Deserved respect is universally paid to the me-
mory of the late Rev. Levi r. Reese. The Metho-
dist Protestant congregation of this place, Of which
he was formerly the pastor, passed appropriate
solutions upon the announcement of his decease,
aud appointed Messts. James Vansant, Thomas
jacobs, Thomas Mccormick, Isaac Buckingham
and IL b. Wilmington. a committee to make ar
engagements for the delivery Of funeral sermon at
an early day. The church was placed in mourn
ing Mr.. Rcese made warm friends wherever he
stationed, and his death will long be regretted
by the church to which he was attached as we'll as
Y all who knew him."
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"USloN QUrcKsTEP We have received froa
the author, Mr.. Gustave Blcssner, very pretty
march arranged for the piano, with this title. It is
dedicated to MLLARD FILLMORE, President Of the
United States, and is published by Messrs. Lee aud
Walker, Philadelphia, yAriously arranged colo,
duet, and for any number Of instruments,
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STEPHEN GIRARD's REMAINS are TO be re-inter.
red at Philadelphia on Tuesday next, on which
occasion there will be a grand masonic pro-
cesson.
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NAVAL.-United States steam propeller John
Hancock, Lieut. Commanding J. w. Livingstone,
from New York, put into Savannah, 10Th instant,
for fuel
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Lord ELaIN arrived in Montreal on the 2sth in :
slant, on his return from the Boston celebration,
and was honored with salute of nineteen guns.
He was to receive address from the corporation
of that city on the odd.
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THE REPUBLIC.
DARLINGTON:
SATURDAY MORNING SEPTEMBER 21. 1851.

''Fneseries of measures to which have alluded
are regarded by me a settlement, in principle
'and substance-a fna settlement danger
Gus and exciting subjects which they embraced. 4"
''By that adjustment we have been rescued from
the wide and boundless agitation tina surrounded
'us, and have firm, distinct, and legal ground
TO rest upon. And the occasion, trust will JUS
'tify me IN ExHoRTISo MY oouSTR YMEN TO RALLY
UeoN AND aAIsTAIS THAT GROUND as the best, if
not the only means, o. restoring peace and quiet
TO the country, End maintaining nvioate thein-
tegrity Of Union"
[PREsIDEST FILLMoRE's MESSAGE.
'The President 3 message, at the opening of the
spresent session of Congress, expresses fully and
plainly his and the unanimous opinion ofall
'those associated with him in the Executive admin
'istration OF the Government, in regard to what
fare called the Adjustment or Compromise mea-
'sures OF last session. That opinloni that those
measures should be regarded in principle as
inalsettlement of the dangerous and exciting
subjects which they embrace; that though they
were not free from imperfections, yet, in their
mutual dependence and connection they formed
system of compromise the most conciliatory
and oesttor the entire country that could be OBJ
tanned from conflicting sectional interest and
opinions, and that therefore they should be ad
'hered to, until time and experience should de-
monstrateth the necessity of further legislation to
guard against evasion or abuse. Thatopinion sc
far as know, remains entirely unchanged and
will be acted upon steadily and decisively. The
peace ofthe country requires this; the security o
the Constitutionrequirest this; and everyconside
ration of the public good demands this If thu
Administration cannot stand upon heprinciploi
'ofthe message, it does notexpect tostand al ALL
IDANIEL WEBsTER's Letter TO the Union Meetins
at Westchester.
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Fresh Glednings; Mao SheGf from Tbs Old
Fields Of Continental Europe. By Tx MARVEL.
New York: CHARLES ScRiBNER: 1851
Thisi ia edition of MIToHELL's fret book
book that impresses quite as strongly with the
authors faculty of making much out Of nothing as
his later and more popular Reueries Of a Bachelor
The Gieanngs their interest entirely to style
genial and ornamental as to compensate for the
entire absence of that utility which is apt to be
the sole attraction TO men who indulge but seldom
in the luxuries of literature. We took up the vol
ume first one summer afternoon, and did not leave
it till we had read it honestly through from the
title page to the fms; and had it not been that the
twilight came US as we finished, we should have
regretted that our pleasure was too early inter
rupted. May we not, then, with sincerity, recon-
mend it to our friends-not our own copy, (for the
publishers sake but one in all respects equally as
good, that may be found at TAYLOR MAuRY's.
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JOHN NErsoN, jr., an amateur artist whose
drawings were said to possess much merit, died
recently in the city OF New York.
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The CoMINo FANS AT BALTIMoRE.-It will be
seen (says the Baltimore PATRIOT by the following
letter from the President Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company, that a favorable response
has been made by that company to the application
made by the committee appointed on behalf of the
Maryland State Agricultural Society, to grant
facilities for the transportation of stock, imple-
ments, SC, for the Cattle Show, and also round.
trip tickets to persons desirous of visiting the city
during the fairs:
Office of the Ball. and Ohio Railroad Co.,
September -, 1851.
GENTLEMEN: have had the pleasure 10 receive
your communication Of the 18th instant; and have
directed the general superintendent OF this road
TO grant you the same facilities those extended
TO The Maryland Agricultural Society former
occasions, and to allow for the round-trip ticket
on the main stem period of six days, in accord.
ance with your suggestion, You are perhaps not
aware that we are prohibited by our charter from
extending the time beyond three days on the
Washington branch.
Wishing you every success in your prsisewor-
thy efforts, | am, gentlemen, with great respect
your obcdient servant,
THOMAS SWAMI, President.
To Messrs. Charles b. Calvert, Samuel Sands, and
Geo. w. Dobbin, committee
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STEAnER CLroPATRA.-Some further proceed
ings, Of a preliminary nature, were had in the
United States district court in New York, on the
2Sth instant, in regard to the indictments against
Mr. John j. O'Splivan and Captain Lewis, (ate
y the Pampero) ia the matter Of the " alleged
h.Cng out Of thu steamer Cleopatra for the Lopez
expedition. Their trial. it was finally decided,
should proceed at the beginning Of next month
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''Fneserieeo of measures to which have alluded
are regarded by me as a settlement, in principle
'and substance-a final settlement-oftheda danger
Gus and exciting subjects which they embraced"
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Restoration Of Monarchy in France. By A. De
LAMARTINE. Vol. |. New York: HARPER and
BROTHERS Washington: TAYLOR and MAURY.
In the preface to this volume, LAhARTINE men
tons that, though he scarcely exceeds the middle
age of man, he has lived under ten nominations,
ten different governments, in France. Be-
tween infancy and maturity, he has witnessed
lees than ten revolutions, or, as he styles them,
''ten cataracts, by which the spirit of modern
liberty and the stationary, obstructive spi-
rt, have endcavored, by turns, to descend to
remount the decliyity of revolutions" LAMAR
TINE has written much more than any one would
desire to read, unless he is blessed with supcra
bundance of leisure; but any one might well de-
sire to have leisure enough to read as many vol
umes of the interest and brilliancy of that before
us, the author might find the time and genius to
elaborate
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LITCHFIELD ENQUIRER
UTCHFTRI.D, Decembor rs, 1854.
American Art Union.
AnnWGl Distribution Of Paintings on
Saturday Of this sCeek, Dee. 10.

The annual distribution of Paintings,
Medals, SC. will take place in December
Those persons, therefore, who purpose be-
coming members this year, must hand in
their subscriptions soon. The inducements
are even greater than heretofore. Every
member for 1851 will receive SIX elegant
Engravings, all on American subjects, viz
l. A large line engraving by Jones. after
WoodvilIe's celebrated painting Of Mexican
News. 2. Marion Crossing the Pedee, by
Ranney. 3. Mount Washington, from the
valley of Conway, by Kensett. 4, Ameri-
can Harvesting Scenery, by Cropsey. S,
Old '76 and Young '4s, by Woodville. 6.
Bargaining for Horse, by Mount.
Besides these extraordinary induce
ments, each subscriber has an equal chance
Of drawing Painting or Medal.
Subscription SIS. Apply to
P. X. KILBOURNE, Hon. Sec'y.
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An InciAenf.

Yesterday morning . large crowd Of
persons assembled in front Of the Irving
House and expressed their disapprobation
at the appearance Of the British Gag,
which had been flying in conjunction
with the American. Hungarian and Tur-
kish ensigns since the arrival of Kossuth.
WO,d was sent to Mr.. Howard that the
English flag was odious in the eyes of
the crowd, end soon after threat was
sent that il it was not taken down instan-
ter, they 1.-THE people assembled) would
take it down themselves. Mr.. Howard
had sent man to take in the dag on The
first hint. and the excitement was soon
over. We are not informed of the reaA
son why this flag was so singularly OBJ.
noxious, but the promptness with which
MIR. Howard accommodated the people
was probably the means Of preventing
serious outbreak.
" Y. Tribune of Wednesday,.
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Narrow Escape for $50 Children.

1t appears that another large school
in New York. containing $50 children,
was threatened with serious disaster on
Monday morning. 1t was Ward school
No. Is. 1t took fire from defect in the
steve pipe passing through the ceiling.
and was damaged to the amount of $500
or $500. The children were on the
third flor when the FIRE was discovered
by colored man named Smith. who was
attached to the building. and he went
very quietly up the apartment and in
formed the teachers Of the fact, when the
school was dismissed with great calm
ness, no pers IN injured. So soon as the
building was cleared. an alarm was given
which quickly brought the Fire Depart
ment, and the flames were promptly SUBJ
ducd, Next morning. about 4 O'Clock.
the fire broke on, af,esh. and was again
ex.inguished.
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Kossuth.--Mr. Stewards resolution

KoSSuth.--Mr. Stewards resolution,
welcoming Kossuth, passed the Senate on
Friday last by vote of SO to 6. Those in
the negative were Badger, Underwood.
Borland. Clemens, Dawson and Morton.
The resolution was as follows:
Resolved, by the Senate and House Of
Representatives OF the United States, iu
congress assembled, that the congress of
the United States, in the name and on behalf
Of the people of the United States, give
Louis Kossuth cordial welcome to the
Capitol and to the country.
The passage of this resolution by vote
so nearly unanimous, is highly creditable
to the Senate and gratifying 10 tho distin,
guished chief. Indeed, after he had been
brought here in a government vessel in
compliance with vote of Congress, il
would have been disgraceful to our country
NOT to have received him as the guest of
the nation. KOssuth stands before the
world as the noble embodiment of Europe
an republica and though he is hunted
as fugitive by the autocrats Of Russia and
Austria, it is meet that he should here find
an asylum Of safety, and receive at our
hands welcome worthy of his services
and of bis fame.
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course have to adopt-let me see iffher0
/ be any preparatory steps taken in favor Of
that cause which have the honor to rep-
resent and then let me have q new op-
portunity to expound before you my humble
requests 10 a practical way, confidently
hope, Mr.. Mayor, the Corporation and citi-
zens ofthe Empire City will grant me the
second opportunity. If this be your gene
rouS will, then let me take this for a boon
of happier days. and let me add with a
sigh of thanksgiving to the Almighty God
that it is your glorious country which PrOvi-
dence has selected TO be the pillar of free-
dom, as it is already the asylum to Oppres-
pressed humanity.
l am told that | will have the high hon.
or TO review your patriotic militia. Oh,
God how my glad heart throbs AZ the
idea to see this gallant army enlisted on
the eide offreedom against despotism the
world would be free, and you the saviors
of Humanity. And why not These gal.
land men take part in the mighty demons
slration ofthe day. proving that was right
whenI said that now a>days even The
bayonets think. Citizens of New York,
it is under your protection that place the
'acred cause Of freedom and independence
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