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The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-15

To PRESERVE PEACH TREEs.--A correspondent
Of the National IHtsIgenc9 furnishes the following
recipe:
"Cear the earth away Immediately next to the
trunk Of tree, down to the root and then place
two or three Jumps of unslacked lime, each about
the size of goose egg next to the tree and cover
IL over with little earth. II will eradicate the
worm, and in short lime give much vigor to tho
tree. The lime should be applied when the trees
young, but will answer well for old trees
by increasing the quantity of lime about one third
From my experience, once in three or four years
is all that ia necessary to ensure vigorous, heal
thy tree. w. t."
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-15

AGRICULTURAL PRosPEcT IN EURoPs.-At the
time the Niagara sailed (the both ultimo) the
weather continued favorable, and the crops in
general promised we'll The potato blight was
much less prevalent In ireland than in some for
mer years.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-15

GovERNoR OF ToBAeo.-The Montreal papers
state that the Hon. Dofnipick DAILY has heen 60
pointed governor OF Tobago with a salary of
200 sterling per year. Mr.. Daily has been for
long time in tho government department of
Canada.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-15

WARS IN A NAME n'--Among the candidates
for the National Council in the Cherokee Nation
the names of Spring Frog, Spirit Pot, Laugh
at. Much, and Lightning Bug. For sheriff the
names of Fish Tail and Pelican Tiger are men.
toned.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-15
From the Philadelphia Bulletin Of Saturday after.
The Christiana Outrage.

United States Forces Ordered to Lancaster County,
arrests Great Excitement.
We learn by Geographic despatch to William
b. Reed, esq, District Attorney Of Philadelphia
county, that J. L. Thoupton esq. District Attor-
ney Of Lancaster county, yesterday proceeded to
the scene of the murder, and returned to Lancas-
ter city this morning at two O'clock having in GUS
tody eleven prisoners charged with participating
in the outrage.
The prisoners composed of nine blacks and
two whites. The names of the latter are Elijah
Castnor and Lewis Hannnway.
They were committed to Lancaster Jail.
This morning the United States Marshal, Mr..
Roberts, the United States District Attorney, Mr.
Ashnead, and special United States Commits
sioner from Washington city, left in the for
Christiana for the purpose of making a thorough
investigation of the highhanded affair." and arrest
ing all suspected parties.
These officers with the view of properly cnforc:
ing their authority, were accompanied by COM
pany of United States marines from the Phladel-
phia navy yard, and detail of fifty of Marshal
Keyser's police.
1t was the intention of Marsha Roberta to scour
the neighborhood and bring to justice all the gull
ty ones.
We are informed, by several gentlemen who
came passengers in the one O'Clock train from the
West this afternoon, that the greatest excitement
prevailed throughout Lancaster county. The ne
groes were fleeing in every direction.
The State and local authorities who have taken
the lead in the matter have acted in the prompcst
manner.
The United States authorities have also exhibited
the most praiseworthy promptness in maintaining
the law, and ferreng out those who have 30 boldly
resisted its execution.
The oficers of the marshal's police, who went up,
were, under an opinion of Mr.. Reed, deputized to
act as United States deputy MARSHALL.
We understand that Judges Grier and Kane
have decided the offence of the rioters to be treason
against the United States
Suspicion rests upon some fifteen or twenty indi-
viduals.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-15

GENERAL HERRERA AND LADY were passengers
in the steamship Niagara, which arrived at New
York from Liverpool.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-11-04
they complain that the "Bosions Tyee did not perform
bis pIumIhen 10 them.


his promises to them.
From The Oregon Spectator, Sept -
MINING INTELLIGENCE. Late intelligence from the
mines reports The discovery OF rich quartz dggngs be-
tween Shasta and SCOTS nyer. Miners crowding
there In great numbers. parry had gone TO Sacramento
Tor The purpose OF procuring machines TO break and grind
the rock The yield said be greater than that OF the
richest quartz mines OF California.
The COAST suRyEY.--Two parties OF this corps have
been stationed for the las, three months al Cape Dsap
poinlmen for the purpose Of determining its
position, and establishing site for the lighthouse 10 be
erected THERE ageeAby 10 the act passed II the last
OF Congress The astronomical paTty-George Davidson,
Chief John Rock WELL asslsanthas been occupied in de
lenInng the latitude OF the Cape by zenith distances and
the longitude by EXAMINATIONS also, in ascertain
ing, by series OF magnetic observations, the variation
OF the compass, Meteorological observations have also
been taken every three hours during each day. Unfa-
voabe weather has detained the party much longer than
anticipated The situation OF Cape Disappointment
renders the exact determination OF its position matter of
great importance to the commerce OF the country and
heretofore the lack OF proper instruments and the refine
ments in by the survey have rendered its determine
ton only approximate The Typographical pariy-A M.
Harrison, chief, James Lawson, assisant--has com.
peled typographical survey OF the Cape together nth
Sand Island aud Point Adams The maps OF which have
been sent TO Washington site for the light house has
also been selected and reported upon 10 the department
Many changes have been discovered among others
Point Adams has, since the survey of Captain Wilkes,
been of by the action OF the 10 the extent in
places, OF half mile The changes constantly oc-
curing at the mouth OF the river will render necessary
an occasional repetition OF surveys.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-11-04

EX-SENATOR WEsrcerr's " useful letter." ~ il 10
entitled. being Published by the side Of Mr. Greers "
Indignant, letter." is well enough Joke in continue
ton OF boar. 1t has not had. and probably was not
designed to have, any other Hgn6cance. importance. or
public interest The Republic abors in vain 10 give it
any. The Donaldson correspondence" which was
from the frs, about the palrest preext upon which aay
party was ever attacked or held responsible, s now too
stale and dead 10 get any new life even from the most
adroit COLONIZATION OF the special organ Whensv@
an exposed and palpable boar is made the chief armor
from which the wing organs draw their weapons 70 make
war upon the democracy, the fact is certainly very s
nihcant indication OF the state OF the times When is
worth while to resort to such weapons the battle must
be already pretty well fought and decided
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-11-04

Alexander Lee. the popular music composer, died in
London the 10th instant He was in his connect
ed as musical director, with the leading London thea
tres, and at one period the lessee Of Drury Lane
Theatre, IN conjunction with Capt, Poolhl He never
recovered the shock Of his wifes DEATH the late Mira
Wayle some months back. and we regret TO announce
that he died in the reverse OF auent circumstances
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-11-04

Sir Henry Bhlwers reconciliation with Narvaez is an
nounced The latter, his recent visit to Enga e1-
pressed to Lord Pames,on his regret at the unceemon
expulsion OF Sir Henry from The OF Spain AT
that time il his conviction that the safety OF his
country depended upon the determination OF the revolu
tonary party whose chiefs boased the friendship and
abused the hospitality OF the British Minister. Soon after
Sir Henry Buwcrs arrival at Paris. their reconciliation
was celebrated grand dinner given by Narvaez al the
Trois Freres Provencaux At which the Spanish Minister
Doooso Cores and all the srandses and dons OF note
Paris. were present
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-11-04

Lord Brougbam intends. during the evening session OF
Parliament 10 submit 10 the government with the view
of improving the system now in force for admitting gem
temen to the BARI proposition for consolid atinr The
Middle and Inner Temples, Grsy's and Lincon's Inns,
legal university, to be governed by senate and
chancellor, similar to other universities In this uni
xersy professor, are 70 De appointed IN the different
the professors do al Oxford Cambridge u is also pro-
posed TO abolish the immense fees which a, present
charged for entering.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-11-04

Our readers will find from our Philadelphia cores
pendent a very interesting account Of the Agricultural
Fair at Harrisburg The speech from Mr. Stsvsnsoa vas
deemed one entirely worthy OF The OCCASION. and cacu
lated to increase bis high character for intelligence and
ability.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-11-04


We have read with great deal Of interest TIE lami-
nous opinion OF Judge Bronson in favor OF the cnaas
in thesc cases His argument whether - based - NE
most disng authorities or on the "sternAl 49, -
nut able principles OF justice and equity ses q .:
n,ev conclusive and irresistible We sstouisAed
,hs satisfaction OF these demands should - long have
been withheld For the credit d the country. No Iess
than of the government, IL 10 much 10 b rGfosto4 that
This should have been the case. Ths invesligntioa
of the subject opens 10 the world chapter Ia h.
tory which would be well for fair fame II - -
manned unknown.
We hope our government. by immediate payment viii
dispose OF the matter at and forever thus allowing
the transactions upon which the claims based 70 po
possible, from the memory of The fac tat ~
parties in interest are GeoHians and Fordans VIII. Ne
hope, make their chances worse OF obtaining eoSly
Justice than il they lived further North.
We entirely concur in the following remarks, taken
from the New York Courier and Enquirer;
"a question OF International law OF much Interest 10 Tie
public but particularly n the Commercial portion
OF this great maritime nation, has after full and e6boa
argument, been decided by Judge Bronson 81 he Uaisd
States court OF Florida. The point in question was
whether depreciation upon, and the dsstrucoa o. psoe
erty by nation upon the subjects Of anothes sheuh
entle the parties injured recsve the osgnnl valus OF
the property At the time Of M loss, and nSsses on The
same damages for the loss Of the OF - properly
taken destroyed The decision OF this leaned odge
very potently demonstrates the equity and law which
enti'e the parties TO interest Just rule OF sasiac
ton and sso sustained throughout by all the eminent
writer's on public law a to leave shadow Of doebt
indeed any heretofore existed in any well tuned legal
mind The principles ably forth in this very in
portant decision are vital 10 the commercial ioterea
Merchants might have their ships and cargoes seized b.
negotiation and delay, would have at last to content thsm
selves with receiving the value at the time Of silleka
seizure, without remuneration for the profits which might
have occurred"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-11-04
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
TUESDAY MORNING. NOV. 4, 1851.

Qf W. b. PALaxH, The American Newspaper Agent auuAof
the cities OF Boston, New fok
take Advertisements and
subscriptions required by His receipt" VIII Dc
regarded His Offices areBos,on Congress street,
New York, Tribune building Phadelpha northwest corner Of
Third d Chestnut streets.
Qy IsKArL JAaxs No. l6a South Tenth street, rhAdsl
phis general travelling agent assisted BY As.. w. H.
WsLs less CoLIIss, JAAss Dssnns, klax wsLnssros,
Evans, JosH r. JvpAss. Locks, Jos BurroH GKosss
r. BurToK. and THonAs ID. Nicx.
0EswARps SANFORD Co.. express agents AID bankers In
the Uned States London, and Liverpool have been appointed
the URon" and authorized receive subscriptions
Their Once In London al NO. ~
Gresham street, and In Liverpool No. Columbia buildings
This this with the well Known
house Of Adams Co.. agents. and entitled 10 the conn
deneo OF friends abroad
o. Mr. w JANIS Of Cincinnati, Ohio, general travel
ling agent assisted by JoAs T. DENT, W.
Ramsay, Dr. WADswoRTH r. X. GRAVES, A. H. LAWS JAMES
DR. Lori THoxAB FARMLAND and c. NJ
L. WsEaAs Each Of the above has certncse OF the
Mayor OF Cincinnati with seal Of the city, describing their
will be risk In hem and hope ai whom
they uay call will make settle with them
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-11-04
Oregon.

From the Alta California, Oct O.
By the arrival OF the steamer Columbia yesterday we
have from Oregon TO the 23i September She has
40 passengers, and brings down $4,000 in treasure 10
Todd & Co., and $40 900 10 order
From the Oregon Spectator, Sept 20.
coming RAPIDLY though The late storm seriously retarded
their progress through the mountains Snow fell the
Cascades TO the depth OF eight ten inches A large
quantity OF water also fell, and the will not be
likely 10 again get down to low mark this season
The suffering from cold land in few instances from
lack OF provsioDs) il represented TO have been very
great. Animals became chilled 10 be unable to
proceed, and parties frequently compelled to camp
ana shield themselves from the storm the best
possible until il abatcd until relieved by assistance
from this side
:. Sh,vely, esq. of Astoria. arrived in this city on
tnntsaay, from Roxue's river country. He states that
me INDIANS were becoming troublesome, and revival of
u ~ was feared short distance this side OF
me canon. the settlers had caught an Indian in the ACT
OF breaking open and robbng house and were NAH
preparations 70 Try and punish him They had sent for
the chiefs OF the tnbe to which he belonred-,he
Grave Ifeek ne feeling was strong in favor of hang.
ing or snooung MN The house had before been broken
open and robbed and persons were cnns.ano,l
set TO watch IT, and thus the offender was de,se,d nJ
caught. ~
Some miners who arrived here on SATURDAY. .ven;n. -
port that the Rogae's river Indians are very ,ronhla
some. They were attacked by about forty Indiana bn
escaped without injury. They also met party on Their
way 10 the mines who fired upon by large body Of
Indians in ambush They returned the FIRE, but were un
able learn whether with effect or not Several horses
have been stolen from minen The Indians declare their
purpose to drive tho whites from the country 10 said
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-11-04

In the counties OF iolo, Trinity. Klamath, Colusi,
Maria Mendccno, and San Luis O6.po the returns are
but partial.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-11-04
The Indian Council, on tho Plains.

The editor OF the St. Louis Republican, who was
present. describes follows the gathering OF the Indians
of the Prairie the late grea, council held near Fort
Laramie r,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-29

The slate was traced up Wtman's branch TO its
source. some OF the ravnes the east were ex I'M,
ined to ascertain the thickness of the slate and TO as
sure ourselves that no other rock formed any part of
the valley on that side.
ltnow remained TO account Tor the apparent expsn
SION OF stratum OF limestone only 400 feet thick ato
an exposure extending over distance of two miles
The dam was again made the starting point and the
same rocks observed that had already been seen on
the opposite side but alter emerging from the gorge
The compass showed that were no LONGER Gro. no
the strata at right angles, but going along tie sr k,
inca surfing the length rather than the thiekre;s-
Pursuing the water line of the reservoir we next fund
sandstone succeeded by the black slate which CIR
roands he rest OF the vallep
Tne limestone has the same dip as he slope of tba
mounlan and some bold springs issuing from this rock
snow, what was sufficiently evident from the DID that
me underground drainage well that from he sur
lace, is towards The valley. The limeson. in m nv
places, extends 10 the very of the mounlain and
10 be csran, from absolute examination that the sand.
stone occupies The centre OF the ridge we asceuded the
mountain and found thick letges OF this rock rnu no
parallel with the limestone.
The opposite side Of the mountain on Little creek
presents the same series of rocks sups mposed in pre-
cisey the same order. The section, Fig. g. will expl n
fully the structure of the valley OF Anlhonys creek
Section across the Valley Of Anthony's Creek.
(See Fig. s, below
This section, together with the map ACCOMMODATING
this report, will so fully explain the geological struc ture
OF TINS reservoir, that further description seems super.
huous.
TO convert this valley into magnificent lake, all
that seems necessary is TO reproduce the conditions
tlat once existed, by connecting the opposite sides of
the gorge by dam 100 yards in length; that the water
was thus once confined we have abundant evidence in
the Horizontal deposit of ssdImen.ary matter covering
me bottom oil the valley, which cannot be referred 10
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-29

The reservoir in the valley of EIowards creek has
the oaly rocks visbl being black slate and ebert; The
back states were traced in the creek and on the le
side OF the val ey, nearly throughout its entre extent
Jericho Reservoir.
At the outlet ofhis reservoir thick stratum OF lime
stone is cut in two, and appears outcroppng the
right aud left up the side of the gorge.
Towards the bottom it is hard and cherry but higher
mp it is mach nersected by joints and fssures, and
altogether presents very doubtful aspect as the size
dam. The limestone, however, extends but few
hundred yard up stream, where the black slae makes
its appearance
AS the gorge continues narrow for some distance
your engineers may think proper to avoid this Fuspi-
Gus point by constructing the dam little higher up
stream. The Of this interesting reservoir is com
posed of the usualblack slate, may be seen in the
creek in the middle CT The valleys il was reached in
Sneeds well and at the upper end where it was exea.
ted in seorch Of coal.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-29

It will be seen at that the dip OF the limestone is
most favourable The escape of the water aiono it's
betd ng planes. The spo, of course presents no diff
Gu ty az it is only or yardsn length, and can be
easily avoided, The rest of the channel being composed
altogether of sandstone
AS walked up the bed Of the creek, itw was curjous
to observe how the increased toward, the source
OF the stream st first the rocky bottom was dry then
there water sufficient barely to moisen the sur.
face, next il found in pools, and little higher it
was running.
is q prevailing opinion among the peone here
that tho water of these dry creeks escapes through fs
in the rocks; but the instance just noticed is the
only one that came under my notice, wherel thought
this possible Very often the water sinks among the
loose materials covering the bed OF the creek and re-
appears at lower level; but where sappear3 Ito
gether is due TO the simple OF evaporation
nor should this be SURPRISING when it is recoected thai
depth OF SO inches OF water escapes Annually bv hs
means, Persons who have reflected but little on this
subject are apt to consider the wafer taken IN bv all
sorpton, indefinite quantity, whereas it is entirely
dependent upon eyaporatlon-a surface once saturated
with water can take up no more until equal amonnt
passes off by evaporation to make room for it.
Geological Structure ofthe Researches
The first reservoir examined was that Tuckahoe
Creek. This not far from the upper extremity
of The tunnel on the summit level and is composed of
the same sandstones exposed there The stream flows
along an acina axis, and is bounded to the right and
left BY mountains. The bottom of the valley is cover.
ed to considerable depth with soil, excepting here
it is laid bare by the stream. In the bed of the creek
has however but slightly affected their soubily as is
fndicated by the lodges of rock which the stream
flows, nor did fad any ssures either side of the
valley.
Section Shouting the structure of the Tuckadoe Reser
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-29

HHANCY CRATE AND FENDER MAN,
p UFACTORY, Il AND 9Ta STREETS, RIcHmoNI
VIRGEA-The subscriber continues to carry on the
above business in all its various Misunderstanding for
sale 300 CRATES, with Tenders and Summer Pieces,
embracing 100 different kinds such as at present
used in New Z ork, Philadelphia and Boston. | also
continue to receive monthly all the various patterns
from all the Eastern cities; and having devoted the
last twelve years this branch of my business, |
pectfully refer to capacity Of workmanship, 10 the
citizens of Richmond generally. Fly prices shall be
moderate as any other establishment in Richmond
or elsewhere.
iy u SAMUEL D. DENOON
51T Z have received and are now opening large
e y assortment Of
FendeTs-vari0us kinds
Fire lrons-all kinds and patterns
Goal Scutt!es--all sizes
And ltons-varioUs patterns aud descriptions
Waffle Irons--EnaIish and American patterns
Kettles-brass, copper and porcelain
Tea Kees--ron, timed and porcelain
Saucepans-tnned and porcelain
Furnaces-iron and clay
and various other articles belonging to the housekeep-
ing department.
TIIOS. & CIIAS. ELLIS e. Co,
Sc - lUG Main street.
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The great extent of this reservoir, and the import
ance consequently attached to it, made its examna ton
| an object OF special interest.
Like nearly all The streams ofthese valleys, Antho-
ny's creek flows bed composed of black slate;
the whole OF the western slope OF the mountain, and
more than two thirds OF that the stern si1 OF lac
valley Is composed of this rock Towards the southern
extremity OF the valley, the creek encroaehes upon the
mountain the slate is removed and the underlying
rocks consisting OF sandstone and limestone brought
TO view.
Before had examined the valley, the mountain just
mentioned, apparently composed OF limestone for
distance of two miles from the site OF the proposed
dam, appeared serious obstacle particularly it
known to contain caves and 10 be otherwise good
deal fractured.
After receiving Whitman's branch, the creek turns
abruptly to the west and finds passage through
70" GORGE and at this fine locality, the structure OF the
mountain is fully displayed. On the right bank of
the creek is point called Anthony's cave, where
the rocks have been pushed up into of those
magnificent folds common among the Aegha-
An unbroken arch composed Of thick stratum OF
sandstone here. Within this arch part Of the
rock has fallen down, leaving the rest prof cng, which
forms what is called the To ascertain how far
this opening may be connected with in the
mountain, made slight excavation ia the floor, but
Instead Of finding limestone fouod a stratum OF
ssty argillaceods rock contain ng but trace OF lime,
so that 1t obvious that o. any extent could
exist here. To the right aud LEFT OF this, limestone
found reposing against the sandstone represented ia
Fig. 6.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-29

These strata of sandstone continue with slight al
teTaou to station 228, where they are found overly
ing the black states, which were thence traced to the
White Sulphur.
Feeder line tetcee Anthonys Greek esevoir and the
Summit LeOet.
Two tunnels are contemplated on this line; one OF
only few hundred feet length, through the spur OF
the nountsia and the other along Whitman's branch
Of Anthouy's creek. The former viii pass through
hard white sandstone, which is quite compact below
passes into rugged greenlsh sandstone, which lies
Immediately beneath The black slate throughout this
re2ion. This is evidently continuation of the moun-