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The Vermont Democratic Convention and
tho isUniOn."


The Union is unwilling we should call one
of the Vermont conventions by the name by
which it designated itself and was addressed by
its principal speaker, Mr.. JOHN VAN buren,;
and insists that it was Free-soil, and not
Democratic convention; that the Vermont De-
mocrats held their convention separately, &c.
We must still insist that we gave the conven
tion addressed by Mr.. VAN buren, its true de-
signation. 1t was assembled as a Democratic
convention, and so styled itself in It's proceed
ings, and was addressed not. only by a known
Democrat, but one in full communion with the
Democratic party in New York; member,
and very prominent one, of the last Demo
cratic State Convention Of New York, held at
Syracuse.
1t cannot be unknown to the Union that
there were two Democratic conventions lately
held in Vermont; one by the Free-soil Demo
Gratis, and the other by that portion of the party
which call themselves ''Old-lne Democrats"
which, by the way, is much the smaller
portion of that party in the State-both
claiming 10 be the real Democratic party
Now we submit to the Union whether it is quite
fair, quite ingenious, quite honest to speak of
"Whig abolition tactics" and endeavor to ex-
cite the odium of the South against the Whigs
of Vermont, by charging them with being tnged
or imbued with abolitionsm, and then deny
that any portion of the Democrats of that State
have any sympathy with abolitionism or free
soilism; and with this view to give different
name to State convention from that by which
it chose to designate itself2 We further sub
NIT to the consideration Of the Union whether
this attempt to conceal fact from the eyes of
the South is not likely to make it more noto-
rious by drawing attention oit2 II the Union
thinks otherwise we are content, though we
can assure it we. shall endeavor to let truth pre-
vail, and to have things and conventions called
by their right names.
One fact we feel bound to state, of which the
Union may not be aware, namely, that three
years ago the whole Democratic party of Yer
mont united with the aboitionists to defeat the
Whigs, but the coalition, so far from accom-
plishing its purpose, only enabled the Wings to
carry the State by greatly increased majorities.
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PAPER RooFs.--A paper mill in Georgia is engag
which is believed TO be better and cheaper for that
purpose than almost any thing ese. This paper is
made of the same materials as common wrapping
paper, and is quarter of inch thick. Il ia Sc
curely nailed to wellseasoned covering of boards
and then thoroughly tarred, and, while the tar is
green, good coating of sand sifted upon it. The
roof then becomes hard az stone-entirely i'm
pervious to water--quite as proof against fire rs
any metallic roof. and said to be more durable
than any other in use.
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Laying tho Cornerstone i'm 1893.

Our readers will find in another column an
interesting account of the Masonic ceremonial
oflaying the stone of the Capitol in 1893.
1t is taken from Farnum's Seat of Govern
ment of the United States'
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UNITED STATS MNr.-The total coinage from
January to June inclusive, amounts to twenty four
million two hundred and sixty nine thousand four
hundred and sixty five dollars, and the precious
metals deposited to twenty millions four hundred
and ninety three thousand three hundred dollars,
of which California contributed nineteen millions
nine hundred and ninety-fve thousand five hun
dred dollars.
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THE SohERsETsxI-The merry editor of the Pc
tersburg (Ya.) Intellgencer thus describes a new
style Of dancing which he lately witnessed at Old
Point:
"The Somersetski is the name of a dance
which bids fair to knock the Waltz, the Mazourka,
the Polka, the Rodowa, and the Schottisch into
cocket hat. This last named dance is by far the
most ridiculous affair that ever participated in
by sane people. We never sec it without thinking
of gander balancing himself on one leg, and nod
ding affectionately and amorously on his favorite
goose. But, from all accounts, the Somersetsk ia
the dance of the age. tits danced by four persons
two ladies and two gentlemen. The ladies arc
dressed in frock reaching to the knee and the
continuances of stocknet fitting close as pos
siblc TO the skin. One lady wears white stocking
and black stocking and the other wears one green
and one red stocking. The gentlemen are dressed
in shorts, and their stockings are of pink and pur
pie colors. The dance begins by the gentlemen
turning somersets over the ladies' after which the
ladies turn somersets over the gentlemen; and then
the whole party turn somcrsets over each other
rapidly, promiscuously. and miscellaneously. Dur
ing this last named movement the performers, with
their variegated costumes, present oil the changes
of the Kaleidoscope. Those who have seen this
dance admire it greatly 1t will doubtless be in
vogue at all the watering places this season."
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SOUTHERN CoNGREss.-Governo Means, OF South
Carolina, who is facetiously called the chief of the
fire. eaters has set apart the 18th day OF October for
the election OF two deputies from each Congressional
district to represent south Carolina in the Southern
Congress, to be held in Montgomery, Alabama,
some time in 1852
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Tue DEMocRArIo CAnDIDATE IN PENNsYLvA-

The DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE IN PENNsYLvA-
SIA.--The Philadelphia North american calls upon
the Pcnnsyluanian to furnish the public with au-
thorized answers to the following interrogaories:
''Is Col Bigler in favor of the Fugitive Slave law
as it now stands, without mobilization or amend
ment!
"Is Col. Bigler prepared to repudiate his vote on
the act of lS47, denying the jais of Pennsylvania
to fugitive slaves'
"Is Col. Bigler ready to disavow his vote in tho
State Senate in favor Of the Wilmot proviso?"
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Mr.. CALHouN's MANuscRIPT.-W are happy
to have IL in our power to state, upon the most fei-
able authority that this anxiously looked for work,
for the publication of which the Legislature at its
last session made liberal appropriation, is now
in the binders hands, aud will be ready for de-
livery in few days- Charleston Sun.
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Postmaster GENEnAL.-The Richmond Rspu6


lieGn Of Tuesday says;
"our citizens were pleased to welcome among
the Presidential train Dir. Hall, the Postmaster
General This gentleman has proved himself a
most able head Of the Post Office Department. We
have before had occasion to pay tribute TO the
energy and efficiency of this excellent officer,
whose administration of the Post Office Depart
ment has won for him such great and deserved APP
probation"
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Or To enable the persons employed in this Office
to participate in the celebration of the National
Anniversary to-day, no paper will be Issued to.
morrow
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al see you are in black" said friend of ours,
the other day. care you in mourning for friend,
Thomae2' .'No; am in mourning for my sins
al never heard that you had lost any the in
slant and keen reply knickerbOcker.
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The attention of bidders is directed to an adj
vertlsement, TO be found in another column of
this paper, by which it will be seen that the
committee appointed for the purpose will be
ready on Monday next to examine the speci-
men mail-locks submitted, aud TO hear such ex-
plantations in regard to them as may be offered
We are indebted to the author, THOMAS X.
HAZARD, esq, for very interesting and val
liable report on the poor and insane of Rhode
Island, made to the General Assembly Of the
State at its January session, 1851.
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The HOTTEST YET.-The mercury in Philadcl
phia, on Sunday at O'Clock, stood at ninety seven
degrees in the shade.
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"This shows but half million decline in the coin
held in the city since last count on the 10th ult,
and but one and half millions since the previous
count on the I'd Of June, notwithstanding the ex
port in the interim, of six and half millions,
ticed above There ia nothing in this exhibit to
warrant any unusual contraction on the part of the
banks, as they still stronger than usual in the
item of specie.
-'But little is yet known in regard to the ship
ments of specie for the current week about half
million of dollars, including two hundred thou
sand in silver, have been engaged for Wednesday,
but il ia rumored that portion of the Mexican in
demnity of which 4 900 900 was paid yesterday
in Boston, and 900 here, will also be shipped.
This appears improbable at present. Foreign ex-
change ID moderately active, with no improvement
upon the rates quoted this morning"
RAILROAD NKooTIATIoSs.-Thc conference be-
tween tho Rock Island Company in Illinois, the
Oswego and Indiana Plank Road Company, and
the Southern Michigan Railroad Company, has re.
suited in the following basis of an arrangement;
"The Southern Company is to subscribe $40, 900
in stock to the Plank Road Company, (Which has
railroad privileges,) and the former company s to
have a leaee of It's eastern terminus, commencing
at the Indiana State line, and connecting with the
Rock Island Railroad FIVE miles from the city, with
the that the city is 10 subscribe 100 900
to its capital stock; the Rock leland and Michigan
Southern Company TO use the same track from the
junction. and all trains to run into the city.
''There is to be no transhipment Of merchandise
or grain and passengers at the intersection. The
roads to be Immediately commenced and fin
ished, provided the citizens of Chicago will take
the S 100000 of stock"
The republic., 1851-01-04
DIED

Suddenly at her residence, at Oatland, near
Brookeville, i'll Montgomery county, Maryland,
at O'clock a. NJ, on the lst of January, 1851,
MARGARET ID. BOWIE, in the forty seventh
year of her age. sister of the Hon Il. BOWIE of
the House of Representatives.
Was killed in the city of Philadelphia, on the
22d ultimo, by falling from the cars, HENRY
HOEKE, native of Germany but for the last
twelve years respected citizen of this place. aged
about forty five years. The friends and acquan.
tances of the deceased invited to attend the fu
neral. Sunday next, at two o'clock, from his
late residence, near the Navy Yard.
At Marysvie, Yuba county, California, on the
LIST of November, 1850, WILLIAM II. DEIrZ, of
Washington city. He had been resident of this
place for fourteen years, and during hat period
commanded the respect of all, and the warmest
regard of his immediate friends. Full OF hrpe
and enterprise, and influenced by noble ambition
10 provide for a family cndeared TO him by many
ties, he left this city for the new empire just an
nexed to the United States. He was there arrested
by the hand of death, cut down in the prime of life,
far away from home and kindred, but his widow
and children have the consolation of knowing that
he received in his last moments attentions not be-
slowed on all in that distant land. His bereaved
family, together with a large circle of friends,
know and cherish the remembrance of his worth.
GLOW sad. how mournful is the tale of life
The republic., 1851-01-04
(coanrspoSDHsor OF THE arpuslIo.l
BALTIMORE, JAN. as P. 4

BALTIMORE, JAN. 3-bP r. Nj.
| have read with considerable interest a commu-
nicaton in the Baltimore Patriot, signed NJ, upon
the condition, progress, &c, of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. There is much valuable nforma-
ton contained in this communication, and it should
be read by all who have interest in that great
enterprise. The author is pretty well known to be
|. Munroe st. John, a talented young engineer now
engaged on the road, and nephew of Colonel Mum
roe, of the Baltimore Patriot Itis matter of high
work are so encouraging
A fire broke out in the Baltimore post office last
evening, and threatened at one time to be very
rious. With great exertions il was however, ex-
tnguished with but little damage, except causing
some confusion There is nothing of public
ture that want more than post t-offic Q
building The one Nv occupied for that purpose
is totally unfit in every respect. The new and
splendid iron building erected by the proprietors of
the Sun would suit admirably for that purpose 1t
is ehgibly situated, capacious, and will be fire.
proof The Government should have eye to it.
Our market is very quiet. Howard street flour
cents. Yellow CO. white 81 cents. Oats. 43
cents
Tobacco very quiet as usual at this season Sales
small, holders firm.
Stocks steady; sales of Baltimore 6's, 1870, at
l03 300 shares Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, ~ a
74, York and Cumberland 20i Government
stocks quiet.
The money market is unusually easy for the be-
ginning of the year; good paper is easily discount
ed.
The republic., 1851-01-04
From The Boston Journal.

The LATE GALE Minors Rock LIGgT.--
The following letter from John w. Bennett, keeper
of the Minot's Rock Light, has been placed in our
hands by gentleman of this city, who was 80 un-
fortunate as to be detained at the lighthouse dur
ing the late gale. This letter contains some facts
of startling inter. in relation to this light, fully
confirming the fears which have been expressed
that the structure is not of sufficient strength to
withstand the fury of the eastery gales, TO which
il is constantly exposed. Mr.. Bennett is man OF
unquestioned courage, and not easily awed by
danger. The statements in his letter are fully
confirmed by the gentleman through whom it was
received, and who left the lighthouse at great per-
sonal rsk Yesterday
The republic., 1851-01-04
State OF New York;
SUPREME COURT-IN EQ QUITY.

SUPREME COURl--iN f0Dlll
Henry Vail ct al, Executors of Laurent SALES,
deceased,
John Tonnele ct al.
DURSUANT to a decretal order of this Court,
i made in the above entitled cause will be sold,
under the direction of the subscriber, the Referee
in said order named, by Anthony j. Bleecker.
auctioneer, at the Rotunda in the Merchants Ex-
change, in the city of New York, on the ninth day
of January next, at twelve O'Clock noon of that
day, all that certain lot of land, with the dwelling
house and improvements thereon, situated on the
south side of II street, in the city of Washington,
in the District of Columbia adjoining the resdence
of the late Mrs. James Madison, being the same lot
which is known on the general ground plan Of the
city of Washington as Lot No. 10, in Square No.
22l and containing five thousand eight hundred
and twenty four square feet and .hree-iourths OF a
square foot, be the same more or less.
Dated New York, December 20, 1850.
THOMAS Adds EMMETT, Referee.
G.. II. STRONG, Solicitor.
The above sale will be peremptory to the highest
bidder Fifty per cent. of the purchase money
may remain on the security of the property for
three years.
Possession can be given shortly after the sale.
Dec 2S-dts
The republic., 1851-01-04
AT rEMpERANCE HALL.

4 GRAND CONCERT, Riven by the celebrated
"A Italian Vioiinst, LUIGI ELENA, acknow-
lodged to be the most extraordinary Niohnist ever
seen in America. lie will perform the most splen-
did pieces of Paganini and Vieux Temps. Diasto
-Annibaie Elena, the wonderful Pianist OF 10 years
old will play the popular selections from Bellini,
Rossini, Donizett, and Thalhurg's operas.
The Concert will take place on Thursday eve
ming, January 3, 1851
Tickets 80 cents; to be had al the usual places.
and at the door of the Hall Concert to begin at
O'Clock precisely.
No postponcment on account Of the weather.
The republic., 1851-01-04

GREAT MASONIC DISPLAY In NEW YoRK.-St.
John 3 day was celebrated in New York on Friday
of last week, by the Free Masons, with great ponp.
The procession presented one of the grandest dis
plays ever witnessed, and, after marching through
several streets halted at Triper Hall, where din
ner was served up. The occasion was OF more than
ordinary interest to the Masonic fraternity, as will
be inferred from the fact that it was improved Tor
the settlement of old strife Thirteen years ago,
a misundersta nding occ urred between officers
of lodges in New York. and the result was the es
tabhshment OF lodge, under the title OF the
:" st. Johns Grand Lodge" which has been III ex
istence from that time until Friday, when II was
formally dissolved, and all the lodges under its Ju-
risdiction, (some twenty five in number,) took new
charters from the q" Grand Lodge of the State OF
New York"
The republic., 1851-01-04
THE EMPIRE,

TTENTION, EPICURES = Canvass back
IA Ducks, Partridge and Pheasants Ncnison
Terrapin. Wild Turkeys, and No Oysters, al
ways ON hand which will be served up at the
shortest notice in every known style, at the new
Restaurant, corner of 9th and streets in Browns
new building,
Families supplied with more dishes, and
all the subscriber asks is trial.
Jan i-3t X. w. ALLEN.
The republic., 1851-01-04

VJNSMITHsONIhN bECTUNhs'-Dr. 'Ohh
G. MORRIS, of Baltimore, will deliver a course OF
three lectures, follows
First-On Monday, 9th inst. Subject 1.-The Mi
croscope."
Second On Wednesday, 9th instant. Subject:
"Natural History applied TO Agriculture and Gar
dening''
Third--on Friday 10th inst, Subject: 'Adven-
lures among the Alps and Glaciers"
Lecture 10 commence at n o'clock. p. Nj.
Jan dot
The republic., 1851-01-04
A Valuable OmciaI Table.

THE GOVERNORS OF THE STATES AND TERRITORIES.
We are indebted the american almanac of
1851 for the following valuable table Ii gives, as
will be seen, the names of the Governors of the
spectve States their salaries, the periods at which
their terms of office expires, and the length of their
terIns of office:
The republic., 1851-01-04

lIS- Columbia Typographical Society.-The
Thirty sixth Anniversary Meeting OF this Society
will be held THIS EVENING, at o. O'Clock, precisely,
the Aldermen's room, City Hall.
Members are requested to be punctual in atten
dance, the election of officers will take place.
After which, the Society will proceed to Willards
Hotel TO partake of the annual supper, which will
be served at Q O'Clock T. CATION,
Janl Secretary.
The republic., 1851-01-04

ToBAcco COOP Protection HoT- HOUSE
PLANTs--In England tobacco is uscd TO fumigate
the plants in hot houses, TO free them from numer-
ous amphides that are destructive to the tender
plants. The tobacco is cultivated there fer that
purpose, and has been found to be the only rem
edy Many smoke the leaves of household pants
for this purpose.
The republic., 1851-01-04

r1NHE CULTIVATOR.-Subsc ibers To the Gull
l. tivator will take notice that no paper will be
sent out of the office at Albany unless the subscrp
tion S l. be paid in advance. Those therefore,
who desre TO continue or to subscribe, may get the
paper by calling upon j. f. Callan, corner of T.
and 7th streets, and complying with the terms.
Jan 3-3t
The republic., 1851-01-04

Or READ THIs!-The undersigned respect
fully informs the public that he has opened Dar
guerrean Gallery, at the 0deon where he pledges
himself 10 take Daguerreotypes equal in every re-
spcct the best in the city, at about one half the
price-a very pretty size for one dollar-every pic
ture warranted. GEO. Is. CHASE.
The republic., 1851-01-04
A LA WILLIE DE PARIS.


rfNHE proprietor of the above establishment
l. nounces to his friends and the public generally,
that owing to the continued increase and demand
he has been induced to enter largely into the1nanu
facture and putting up of the following articles,
and which he will sell fifty per cent lower than
they have ever heretofore been offered in this
ket, and at least twenty five per cent cheaper than
they can be purchared by retail in any of the
Northern cities; and as tor quality they cannot be
surpassed,
600 cansters Theoretically sealed Champ gnons,
(Nlushroons,) at + per canister; 50cents
half do
500 cansters hermetcally scaled Petits Pois,
IS cents per canister; 37l half do; or 81
per dozen.
300 cansters Theoretically sealed Asparagus
large size, ) %; small do s.
300 canisters hermetically sealed Stewed To.
mato, 80 cents per canister
500 bottles Tomato Sauce, at % cents per botti-
10 dozen bottles Preserves, assorted. nt 50 per
dozen.
Together with every variety of Sauces, 81 &c,
sc. c. GAUTIER,
La Vile De Paris,
corner Penn. avenue and llth street
Dec l6-2awlNS * laWbw
The republic., 1851-01-04
| cOLUmnIA TYpOGRAPaICAL SOCIETY.

COLUMBIA TYPOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY.
yINHE THIRTY SIXTH ANNIVERSARY Of this
j Society will be celebrated ON SATURDAY EVEN
ING, the Ith of january, 1851, at WiHard's Hotel
Pennsylvania avenue.
Members of the Society. as well as gentlemen
who have been, now connected with the
printing business. can procure tickets from either
of the undersigned Committee OF Arrangements
As the number of tickets il limited. none will be
disposed Of the evening of the Supper. except to
those who have subscribed previous to the lst of
January, 1851
COMMITTEE ARRANGEMENTS.
: CT. LOWREY +. McNERHANY,
r w. CLAYTON THOS. CATION,
JAMES ENGLISH, j. IL. THORN,
J. G.. FRANZONI, C. p. BROWN,
JOS. MATTINGLY. Dec 30
The republic., 1851-01-04
MONEY AND STOCK MARKET.
WAsHrNeroN. IAN a 1,

WAsHIsGToN, JAN. 1, 1851
Advices from New York show no change in the
money market. Stocks are in demand, prices
maintained, while some show Improvement.
Silver is getting more scarce every day, and
''change' difficult to obtain.
The republic., 1851-01-04
j. II. CLAY MUDD,
Attorney af Law and Land Agent.

FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA,
VIII give prompt attention TO any business en-
trusted 10 him.
Refers to-
Hon. Thomas Corwin, Secretary of the Treasury
Hon. John }. Crttenden Attorney General OF
United States
H.. Collins Lee, Esq, United States District At
torney, Baltimore,
Messrs. Sandiord 4 Shoemaker Baltimore.
Hon. Joseph r. Ingersoll. Philadelphia.
Morton McMichael, Esq., -
Simeon Draper, New York.
Hon. John Young,
Coleman & Stetson, ''
Col William Schouer, Boston.
Philip Greeley, Jr., Esq, Collector OF Boston,
Hon. T Butler King, San Francisco
J, A. Cost, Esq, San Francisco.
Dec 10 diff
The republic., 1851-01-04
A LA WILLIE DE PARIS.

LA NiLLr LIE PARIS
Ornamental Lights, Tases, .Siioer Uare, Sc.
rINHE SUBSCRIBER has lately been at consider
l. able expense in purchasing and having manu-
actured for his in the furnishing OF Balls,
Parties, &c, the following articles which he will
hire ont on the most reasonable terms, viz:
II very Splendid
CENTRE TABLE ORNAMENT AND CHAN
DELlER
These were made expressly to my own order.
Two pair VERY BEAUTIFUL ULCANDELABRAS.
One pair MAGNIFICENT VASES.
i large and very splendid assortment Of
Siicer Hare French China, Cm Glass Ware,
and every variety of articles in this line, sufficient
TO furnish party of some three thousand persons
These articles will be rented out either separately
together on the most reasonable terms.
C. GAUTlER, Confiseur.
La VILE De PANS,
Dec l7-2tiflaw6wii Corner Pa av. < llth eta
The republic., 1851-01-04

4 OTTO, in square 50, ON the corner of q and 2lst
IL street, containing about $500 feet of ground
eigby situated for private residence in the most
fashionable and improving part of the city Also,
Lot II, III square 10, and fronting $40 inches on
street north, between 25th and 10Th streets west,
nearly opposite Hayman' Brewery.
Both of these lots will be seldom easy terms if i'm
mediate application be made to
J. +. CALLAN,
Jan 3-du Corner and 7th streets