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WAsHINeroN. January %, 1852.

dnyicqr Coloai>atioa Sociey- Thirty Fl n dani-
rusary Nediag--Sfate Of Libgta-Afqsaiof fTr.
Stanton jar TIC EJ3ny Line of Steamas-Re
marks 81 Gir Sioaghter aud q Mr. U't5ste
The Crpidiiy Of Hla~ AID hc Tyis5oal Of Pro
ri9cncc H,Ntatei
The American Colonization Society has hell its
annual meeting. Ia tie Absence Of Mr. Clay, tho
venerable and yenerstsd President Of tho Society
the Hon. Daniel Webster presided The President
Of the aited States the Secretary Of the Interior
Judge McIean, Of TIC SapIemo Court, AMI sundfy
member, Of Congress, were present, The auditory
comfortably filed TIE spacious lower door Of tho
lrst Presbyterian church, in which the meeting
was held.
Nir. Webster, on ticking the chair, spoke as fol
lor&--
Gentlemen Of tic Colonization socio.y-There i,
not only ne member Oft society, but also citi
zen or this country, who more deeply laments than
do the cause TO which is to be aGcribed my being
called upon to y ght. 20 assume the chair Of this
association. The eminent, the distinguishcd-l
will FAY that illusrious fellow citizen Of ou-s-who
was one OF the early founders OF this instiC alton,
and who hos for co many years manifested MS
sense OF its Importance ia his zeal cr its success,
H. Ny continued illness, deprived OF his active use.
fulues5 in the rational councils, nd his devoted
care Of Girls institution. Let -, gentlemen, appeal
Is the Throne Of Grace and OF MsToy, net only Tor
his restoration 10 health, but for the coatinued
usefulness end prosperity 81 this sooiety
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Batter, Chaplain 10 TIE
Senate.
MI. McIain. secretary * The society, read an
abeTact ( The annual report, from which tappears
that tho Republic III Liberia Is il highly prosper
Gus condition. and tnag its iniueloe - extending,
greatly 10 The mitigation OF the bagoailsro ot tno
surrorudpg tribes nd Of thc detachable sayo trade
along the coast Tho rece p.s of the society dufing
the last y1ar Serc 81, 343 - o. Which 90 Wv Nofe
Appropriated by C0I %tCfs, % indemnify ~; ou0py
Ger their expcnsosin aug charge g thereaaqi
slaves OF t6e bark Pong. which vessel, IL may 90
remembered, was some years aga cnpturGd og ono
~ our cruigers, ard cargo screi0l hundred men,
women, ana ChudTon-turted over 20 tho LocfiGn
colony The number OF enigrants taken ont 10
Iiberig dulr. the last year, Is 7J0-G greater uu.
Der than Of any Proceeding year STAGE tho establish.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-05-29

away, or shall knock one Of YOU down."
But father is such trick :"
Blast you aud your tricks
Play,sd of GA the Colonel
"Ou the Colonel " cried the old man
beginning to be interested "Gad. il
you've played the Colonel trick. less
hear it,
"W eli, Either. Jed and /. this afternoon.
went ont Tor deer
Hang the deer come To the trick
Couldn't iud any deer. but ,hough, We
must shoot sonnet ing 80 jed banged ava,
at the Colonies old Roam shot him dead %
sho, old Roam " ,huudered the hun.
ter by the Lord Harry. jed, did you
shoot the CoIonel's hoss"
81 didn't do anything else"
"Desil devil gronncd the hunter
And thon,' pursued Jed, confident the
lokc pat of the story must please his
father Jim aud propped the boss up.
aud tied bis head back wit, a cord. aud lett
him standing under the trees exactly as II
he was alive. TIA ha Fancy the Colo
mel going to catch him no 10 hu!--
want il Joke
Old Drakes head iell upon his breast
lie felt OF his empty pocket.book, and
looked at hi. broken rife Then in rue
fol tone, he whispered to the boys
at is a joke But II yon ever tell Of
it--or il YOU do. sam IIarstou--l'll sim
sou alive BY the Lord Harry. boys, I've
been shooting nj that dead horse half an
h,ur AT ten dolIars a shot
At that moment, Sam fell oto the gutter
Jed dragged him out inseushle. sam had
laughed himself almost to death
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-05-29

I'sr OF Cars WHISPERS Every oue
has observed the wh..kers of a cat, Dat
aw, perhaps. dream that they sef,e any
valuable end The following passage Mil
prove the contrav.
Every one must have observed what are
usually cailet he whishers on cats upper
In. The use ct these. Ia n state OF nature
Is very important. They are 5fgans Of
touch They arc attached TO bed Of
close glands under TIE skin. and each Of
these long HAIRS Is connected with the nerve
OF the lip The slightest contact Of ihosr
whlskers with any surrounding object Is
thu. ielt most distinctly by the animal, al
though the hairs Of themselves are iusensi
bic They stand oul on each side Of the licu
~ well as IN the common cat, SO lint from
point to point they are equal to The width
Of tho ANIMALS body II We Imagine
thon. lion stealing through covert Of
wood. Ia an imperfect hght. We shall Al
once See the use OF those long hans Ihev
Indicate to him through the incest feeling,
any obstacle which may prosent ,'ss!i to the
passage Of the body, they pfcven, the ru-
tie OF houghs and leaves, which would
give waning to his prey, II hs were 10 at
tempt to pass through too close bush ,
andihis in conjnuctio u with the soi, cushions
Of h,s feet. and the far upon which ho treads
lthe retractile claws never come ~ couisct
with the grouud.l they enable him to NOSE
toward. hts victim with stiffness even
greaier ,han that Of toe snake, who crceps
dong the grass. and is not perceived Until
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-05-29

Noticing tho case OF lady who wa.
seii 10 have bied to dssth IN consequence
OF the extraction Of q tooth. (which we have
however coH'fadict.dl DR. Arlington, OF
Richmond virginia, says he never Ia.l. to
stop the bleeding by packing the sseolus.
from which the blood continues to ,rickle
laily and hrnly with cotton. mnis,encd in
a strong solution OF alum aud water. liz
cured btother physian IA this way whose
1857 had bed for t~o weeks.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-05-29

'"'"H''"n@iheut winch was most an LOU,
to conccnl.
found that Grace had become a con.
slant visitor a, my mothers. and did moi
IAN 10 Improve the opportunity OF becom.
'ng better acquainted with her
She was indeed gifted creature. en-.
dowed with all natures best" She sang
she danced, she converscd, with an ndcscri.
bable grace, peculiar to herself Though
generally Thoughtful and earnest in her
deneanor, she had a vein of quiet humor
and her strokes OF playful drolery charmed
all the more from being unexpected But
more aiurlng to me than all her gifts and
accomplishments was the shrinking sensi.
bility depicted on every feature OF her swee,
lace. soon found myself deeply, pain.
full Interested in her say painfully. for
Grace received my assiduous attentions
with a perfect coulness and unconcern,
which gave me great uncr.iness Some.
times thought she remembered my carly
lmperiinenee, aud was disposed to punish
It. But there was rival, cousin of
Graeos, who always stood in my way, aud
from whom Grace received, as a matter OF
course. uumberlcss little attentions, which
dared not even offer. hated this man
| was ip-ulIerably jealous, but Grace
seemed either perfect, unconscious or per.
iee,ly indifferent To the by. play OF luminosity
which WAS carried GA between Us.
/ Grace, sweet. noble Grace, with all her
childIikc simplicity and sensitive woman 5
heart who could resist her could not
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-05-29

IEHoc.ous RsYENGL.-In Maukcran.
yesterday. young lady named Warren
Neu, into the store al ID = Dewey. and
oil of Viuiol One eye is destroyed. sud
the other Is irtcparably injured. Miss ".
h7s been committed TO PRISON, but refuses
to reveal her motive. Report saws that sh.
supf osod him 10 have ma de sone remarks de-.
logary 10 her character -- " irarle. Vas
.ap.tH. 4YrI -
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-05-29

Mira sw .shem declares tia, the coil
Of IN anaconda would make better gas
die for young womans waist than iha
arm Of \ drunken husband" OF course y
would II would squeeze them tlxhicss
that she would Ike better. 4#
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-05-29

"Treat your wiie.' says br. Franklin,
ia letter to a Young married friend. with
respect, Il VIII procure respect to you, not
only from her. hu, fro,a all who observe H.
Never uss sighting expression towards
her. even Ia Jcs, frequent bandyines arc
apt 10 end IN angry earnest This very
sensible remark will apply equally to both
sexes
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-05-29

An 'nshman, sbect to enter the army,
was asked by one Of the recruiting officers,
We'll, Dir, when YOU get into battle VII
yon fight or run by faith replied
the iilbrruian, with = comIcal twist oI the
countsnaDce IN be a.,hef dom, yer
honor, as the MAJORITY Of We does.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-05-29

Come D.ll, it's ten O'Clock. and -
we had better be going, for ~ time ~
honest men were ct home" Well. yes.
WAS the answer. mist h of. but you
need n, hurry Oh that account"
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-05-29

believe the success Of our grnni expert.
ment If .e'f government
Such haa been my individual opinions,
openly and freely expressed, ever since tho
commencement Of the present unfortunate
agliatiaa and Of all places IN the world.
prefer to put them on record before the
lnc3uupiihls democracy oil cid Retks |
therefore beg leave TO offer YOU The follow.
tng sentiment
The Missouri Compromise. IT, adoption
III 1870 savod the Cnion from threatened
cou,ul-ian. Its extension in ls1s to any
new territory we may acquire. viii secure
like happy results
You're, very respectfully,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
Charles kcssler, Esq, President. and Geo
7 spayd and Jacob Liyenvood, Soc.
retsfies, &c, &c.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-05-29

FgAscE.--1he latest accounts Rom
ftsnee are to the effect, that Louis Nspe'
Icon WAS determined to have The Proreft.
of the Orleans family condscatad.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-05-29

The eils 10 Massachusetts. hav
sending bachelor editor boque,s =
anJ wormwood He says he don
he had rather smell them than inAtsl
lussuslh.v wretch sxc!sims, some
-
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-05-29

tsHsTrY MARRIAGES ~ ALABA~A--
There were seventy one divorces logalisgJ
At the recent session OF tae Alabama Leg.
,siatute EnohaHec
I4sy accounting fot all thu, bad crop
vcsr ihe old rdage SAYS; ~ hen pov.
cf'y comes m at the door, love jumps ont
st tie window" and SO It WIS with them,
NM thcY pArl.d
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-05-29

Nrw npcovruY ~ SURGERY The Bos-
ton Traveller says; The medical world
seems to be greatly Interested at the pres.
cnt ,lmeon account cl discovery Ia surgery,
hl De George iicston OF tais city, who,
-f,er wears OF perseverance. has at length
succeeded IN producing radical cure Of
hcfuls. iluplgrel complaint which hir
heretofore talilea the shiI OF the medical
Mofld
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-05-29

Wanted, a man of rneoub'ahls Psssssy
aud happiness 70 preside over tue .ecs'y
for the authorization OF ,ie dsplar1h1e con.
J,iion Of The rich.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-05-29

When your poor wife begins to seold'
,La.,.le !, out. PA, yonr feet uP costly
o,or the FIRE place-lo'l back in YOU, eha"
Ugh. one Of your best cigars anu LEI '''
..orm rage on
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-05-29

on the part Of the democratic citizens Of
Berks county 20 the Harvest Home. which
took place near Reading on Saturday Inst
1t IS a production that oaks tor itself
" riltea on most interesting subject. i;
viii command attention by the clearucss
and power with which that subject is Tia
cussed=-. subject, let "a add, which has
assumed "A most serious, II not momeu,oas
aspect.
WAsuiNoroN, Aug % III
j GoHilemcp have been houofed by the
receipt Of Your kiud invitation to unite
with tie democracy Of Old Berks in their
Harvest Home celebration. to be held nj
Kcnding. on Saturday. the 2sth instant.
| should esteem it both a pleasure aud q
privilege To- be present GA that interesting
occasion it IA. therefore, with regret that
| hav. TO inform YOU that my public dulle,
during the present week viii render this
impossible
rejoice to observe that the glorious
democracy OF Old Getks" are bucklins
on their armot, aud preparing for tho ap.
proaching contest II is long since any
State election has involved such important
consequences for the democracy of the
Union AS the approaching election for Gov.
efnor OF Penns,iyania On It. result ma,
probably depend the ascendancy OF tho
democracy OF tho Union for years to come
Hence our democratic brethren of other
I States are witnessing the contest with IN
tense anxiety Tho field ls far one our
i candidate well ttied, aide. aud honest aud
he has been regularly nominated by the
party Should he lac defeated the attempt
wi, be vain 10 explain the decision Of the
ballot boxes ~ any 9th = manner than bv
admitting that the whis, have the majority
Our candidate fol canal commissioner i.
also above all fcproach both PERSONAL,
7 aud politically. AMI is eninenily quai,iied
I for the duties oi tnat important othce II,
under such circumstances, the democratic
keystone should give away, there is great
danger that the arch may tumble into
pieces, ia this contest, enphA,ieallv he
that is not for u, ~ ngainst Us DO not
apprchend defeat, unless our w.ly foe should
inst lu.l Us into security by making 30 ex.
aotd,nary pubic ehotts aud Their, at the
eieveuih hour, quietly steal a march upon
Us. as they have done IA some other States
Our vigilance ought to be constantly on
the alert. until the moment Of victory
The question OF slavery, IA one OF its
ancient aspects, has been recently revived.
and threatens 10 conyulsc the country
lLc democratic party oil the | nisn ought
10 prepare Themselves IA time ior tho ap
proacAug storm. Their best security n
the hour Of danger IL to ellng iast TO th,ir
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-05-29

II Il denied that Louis Napoleon has sep
ar.t-d from Nfs Howard, formerly Of bsi
,;,,,r. She still IN PARIS
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-05-29
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The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-05-29

wble n, st. Louis. kossnth received a
.hock for $500, which on prescn'a'io" to
20 The Bank. ,prucd out to be a'o'ser''
The republic., 1852-06-25
THE REPU BLIC.
FOURTH OF JULY.

DoToMAC PAVILION, PINEY POINT T-The
patrons of this pleasant Bathing Establish
ment have proposed TO celebrate the Anniversary
Of our Independence on Trursday, Sth July the
bratc dis glorious day in quiet and agreeable
manner, are informed that they can take passa 20
on Wednesday morning in the Columbia at 9 a. m; 4;
in the Mary land at 7 n. m; or in the Oceola at
a. m. Returning, may take the Maryland on Fri
day morning. or the occola same morning at a
later hour, or the Columbia Sunday morning.
Philip Barton Key, esq. has consented to deliver
an Grafton ON The occasion.
4 bountifu dinner, With all the dtcaces Of the
season, will be provided and Ball in the evening
An excellent Band of Music has been engaged for
the evening and for the
June 25-3cp j. H. BIRCH
The republic., 1852-06-25
sNuDER'S WINES.

I HAVE lately received from WAsHINGToN MoR-
Il ton, esq., at Bordeaux, well selected invoice
Of tho best Red Wines of MEDOC, embracing a
small lot Of each Of the very choicest growths OF
that celebrated district.
This fact. and Mr.. Morton's well known high
standing as also his good judgment in his seleo-
tions, are sufficient guarantee that these Wines
will be found trial, all that bespeak for them,
u properly frCGtsd.
Among them are 100 dozens Of the CHATEAU
LARlYEAUN," which has already given such
great satisfaction, from the Vineyard Of the Count
Du HAmsI.
30 cases, each dozen pints, same Wine.
20 dozens rare CHATEAU MARGAUX," ;"
vintage Of lS47 The best Of the frst-ciass Wines
Of Medoc.
20 dozens "HAUT BRIoN." Of ls47. The fourth
and last Of the fret class Wines; Of remarkable ia
vor and dclicacy. From the Commune Of Pssiac.
10 dozens "CHATEAU U LAROSE," oflsi7. The
finest Of the second-clnss. From the Commune Of
81 Julien
20 dozens "MoUroN," Isi7. OF the second.
class. OF the Commune Of Pauilac. A very gu
peror and iavorito Wine.
30 dozens Of The celebrated CHATEAU cos. -
Doiownd The choicest Of the second class, and
by many beet judges ranked "a good fret class.
/ beg alec to say. that in again prosecuting my
business, have received some invoices of most CT
ccllent RHINE and MOSELLE Wines, including <
the SPARKLING SCHARZBERG," ;" Of is46, and
two qualities of the "CELEBRADED CHAM.
PAGNE" OF Moot and Chandon, which are un-
surpassed; rs well as como rare "ANlONTlLLA-
DO" aud choice stock Of "SAUTERNES. -
burg INDIES" &c, &c.
Orders will be very thankfully received and deli
vcrcd at Washington city, by Adamss Express,
Wine Merchant, No 70 Walnut street, Phila.
Nav
The republic., 1852-06-25
United States Patent Omcc,

WAsHINGToN, juno ii, 1852.
nN the petition Of John Brown, of Stoning.on,
" Connecticut, praying for the extension OF
patent granted to him for an improvement in gaffs
Of sailing vessels for seven years from the expi
ration OF said patent, which takes place on the
thirty-frst (3l) day Of December, eighteen hun
dred and Gfty-two, US52)
1t is ordered that the sad petition be heard at the
Patent Olicc on Monday, the twenty ninth (29)
of November 1852, at twelve O'Clock, m; and all
persons arc notified to appear and show cause. if
any they have, why said petition ought not to be
granted
Persons opposing the extension are required TO
file in the Patent Office their objections, specially
set forth in writing, at least thirty days before the
Gay of hearings all testimony filed by either party
to be used at the said hearing must be taken and
transmitted in accordance wi,hs the rules of the
office, which will be furnished on application.
Ordered, also, that THE notice be published in
the National Intelligencer, Republic, and Union,
Washington, ID. c.; Inquirer, Philadelphia, Penn.
Exprese, New York city; Albany State Register
Albany, New York; Courant, Hartford, Conn
Providence Journal, Providence, X. l.; and Daily
Bee, Boston, Massachusetts, once week for three
successive weeks previous TO the twenty ninth (29)
OF November, eighteen hundred and fifty two,
GS52) the day OF hearing.
THOMAS EWBANK,
Commissioner of Patents.
+. s. Editors of the above papers will please
copy and send their bills TO the Patent Office with
paper containing this notice.
June l5-law3w
The republic., 1852-06-25
THE FAUQUIER WHITE SULPHUR
SPRINGS,
Fsuquier County, Virginia,

4 RE open for the reception Of visitors.
"A They situated on the Rappaha mock river,
thirty eight miles above Fredericksburg. and fifty
nearly due west. from Alexandria. The Alexan-
dria railroad cars, leaving at a. m, carry pas
srngers at this time (lst June) within seventeen
miles OF the Springs, and frst-rat coaches, over a
good turnpike for the remaining distance, run
daily to item.
The agents of the railroad company confidently
expect to be within about eight miies of the Springs
by the last Of July, when passcngers leaving Rich
niond at D. IN. will get 20 the Springs by noon
the next day, via Alexhndria-or may take the
Louisa Railroad 20 GOrdonsvIlle at o. a IN. reach
Culpeper Court house that evening and breakfast
next morning at the Springs, the through ticket
from Richmond by ths route being S5. Or, by
taking the Fredericksburg route at 7 a. M
may spend the afternoon IN Washington OF
Alexandria, and be at the Springs by noon the ncnl
day Timely notice 10 Fredericksburg would
secure direct conveyance by hacks go as TO react
the Springs the same day passengers leave Rich
mond
ri. weekly line Of stages will be run from
Winchester 10 these Springs.
Terms Of Board: $50 for the season. ending
October /; S75 for three months; ) 90 for two
months; S3j for one month; Sis for two weeks;
, 10 for one week; , 10 per day. Meals or lodg-
ing 50 cents each. Servants and children under
twelve years Of age half price. No charge for
children under ttDo years OF age. Horses 80 cents
a day, or $40 month.
Payments 90 be made weekly.
WIN. McNIsH, Superintendent
June 2-dco& tri- w3m&w2t
The republic., 1852-06-25

Col. Hughes moved it be LAID on the table and
printed
Judge Douglas desired prompt action The con-
stituton plain in form, and could cas.!y be
adopted by section.
Col Hughes withdrew his motion
Hon. Mr.. Gentry objected to that ature Of the
constitution which proposed per nbulating So
ciety-it should have permanep. location
Mr. Johnson thought the lings Of the society
should be held at places mot suited TO the times
and circumstances. Such system prevailed in
Scotland, and be thougt. would most likely beget
interest in the section 1f the Union where held
Ramsay McHepry, of Maryland, moved an
amendment requiring the annual meeting Of the
society to be held in Washington.
This was opposed by several delegates.
Hon. Nj. Kusk offered substitute providing
that an annua! meeting of the society be held in
Washington, and that the Executive Committee,
with the assent Of the society, have power to call
extra meetings for the purpose of holding eahibi-
tons, at such time and place as may be deemed
most expcdient.
After some opposition by Judge Jessup, of
Pennsylvania, and others, MIR. Rush withdrew his
substitute.
Mr.. McHenry renewed it, and urged its ad2p-
tioE.
The substitute adopted by vote of76--nnys
not counted.
The report was further amended, by providing
that the annual meetings Of the society be held on
the first Wednesday OF February.
The constitution was read through by section,
and adopted.
Whereupon the convention to allow the Com
mitee on Business time TO report, adjourned at
a few minutes past three to seven O'clock.
The republic., 1852-06-25
AUCTION NOTICE.
TIME SUBSCRIBER respectfully a

FINHE SUBSCRIBER respectfully announces tC
l. his friends and the public that he has com
menced the Auction and Commission business on
bic account and offers his services for the sale
Of every description of real and personal property
upon the most favorable terms.
With an experience Of twenty years in the va
rious departments Of Auction business, the last
four Of which he has been personally known TO the
citizens Of Washington the Auctioneer of the
late firms OF Dyer Bro. and Dyer Mcclure,
he deems 1t unnecessary to say more than that his
personal attendance can be relied upon in all mat
ters OF business, and sales Of any amount cashcd
without delay.
Until permanent arrangements can be made for
the reception and sale OF merchandise on commis.
sion, persons wishing TO employ an Auotioneer
will please call at the office of RoTHwELL, esq.
on ID street, east Of 7th, where ] can be found
during business hours, ready and prepared to
answer the calls Of the public Respectfully.
June lO-dtf r. y. SrRATTON.