davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

Strike OF OMNIBUS DsrvERs.-It is said that the
drivers one Of the lines of Philadelphia omni-
buses struck on Monday in consequence of the in
PRODUCTION Of a new passenger register, consider.
ing it impeachment of their integrity. 1t will
be remembered that the experiment was tried in
this city with a similar result
I'm. Y Commercial 4drsykissr
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

The LEersLATURE OF NEW YoRK met in extra
session on Tuesday, the time to which the regular
session was adjourned. The canal question, the
railroad law, and other important subjects will
come up for action.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27
AVENUE HOUSE.
CCnpCF FpENCu f. ~


GEORGE FRENCH 4 CO.,
Late Of French's Hotel, Norfolk
THIS HOTEL, just finished at great expense, ia
i furnished throughout in the latest and best
style. The rooms are large and airy, and every
attention will be paid to he comfort of their
guests.
Families wishing board be accommodated
at reasonable rates.
The charge for meal boarders will be four dol
lars per week. April III
IL CONSULAR LAW.-De Cussy-Diotion-
naire du Diplomatic ct du Consul; volume, LeiP-
sic, 1916.
LDe CIercq, ct De vallat-Guide Pratigue des Con-
lats; volume, Paris, 1851.
Mensch-Manuel Pratique du Consulat; VOL,
gueipsic, 1886.
Moreuil-Manuel des A gents Consulaires / vol.
Paris, 1850.
On Consular Establishments, by d B. Warden.
Consul General of the United States at Paris;
volume, printed lin EngIish) at Paris, 1913.
De Cussy-Reglements Consuialres; volume
Observation-Disclosures ct ses Fonctiops;
2 volumes, Cologne, IT'S.
Wolf-Principes du ID roit de la Nature ct des
Gems; volumes, Amsterdam, l75S.
De Vera-Le Parfait Ambassador; volumes,
Leyden, 1909.
De Martens-G uide Diplomatique; volumes.
Paris, 1887.
Fynn's British Coneuls Handbook: / volume
London.
Henshaw's Manual for United States Coneuls;
volume, New York, lS49.
Puffendorf-Drot de la Nature ct des Gems; i
volume, Basic, 1850.
Puffendorf-Droit de la Nature, done into Eng
lish by Carew; volume, London, 172S.
Grotius-Droit de la uerre ct de la PaiI; VOL,
Basic, l746.
Grotius-Droit de la Guerre, translated into
English; volume, London l73s.
Meisel-Cours de Style Diplomanque' fois
Paris, 1886.
Elliot's Diplomatic Code.
Barlamaouiss Natural and Polite Law
Rutherford Institutes.
Vattel's Law of Nations.
Chitty's Law of Nations
Wheatop's Law of Nations.
Wheaton'e History of Nations
Wildman's History OF Nations
Poison and Horne's History OF Malone
Montesquieu's Spirit of Laws
Sparks's Diplomatic Correspondence.
Watts American State Papers; and numerous
hooh, On the same and other bra aches of Political
Science. many of which are just imported direct
from London and Paris by
April 81 INANNA IA LOH.
ORD JOHN RUSSELL's CHARLES JAMES
ILFOX; Memorials and Correspondence, In Q
- TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Maybe Bookstore, near 9th Of,
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
w aaf1fNcrOU Nav

CLAIMANTS UNDER THE CONVENTION
~ WITH PORTUGAL are hereby notified that
the third mt has been received, and ia ready
to be distributed. All claimants accordingly
requests ed to forward to this Department such evil
dence will enable the distribution TO be made to
the proper parties respectively.
May 23-3teod
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

General PERsFoR F. SMITH has arrived here
from Washington city, and is on his way to Texas
to assume the immediate command Of that de-
partment.-NeD Orleans PicayIne, 18Th.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

May 21-e0t16June .'@I
Republic, Washington; the Advocate, George
town, D. c.; and the Baltimore Sum- Baltimore,
will please insert the above advertisement three
times a week till the 10th of June. The Journal,
Rockville, Montgomery county; the Herald, Citi.
Wing, Middletown; the Odd Fellow, Boonsboro';
and the Herald and Torchlight the Hagerstown
Mail, the News, and the Peoples Own, Hagers.
town, will respectively insert the same once a
week until the 10th of June
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

HARRY MUIR, a Story of Scottish Life, by the
II author of Mrs. Margaret Maitland.
Jeames's Diary, a Legend OF the Rhine, and Re-
becca and Rowena. vol BY Thackeray
April IL 9as FRANCK TAYLOR,
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27
THE REPURI.IC-N., C.

20 shares Bait. and Ohio Railroad, time. 7
50 do Winchester and Potomac
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27
Dsstruciire Fire.

BUFFALO, May 26.-The extensive tnnnery of
Messrs. Ramsey Co., at the town of Holland in
this county, was totally destroyed by fire last
night. Loss Il, 000-ipsurance 50, 900.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27
MARRIED,

At Philadelphia, on the 24ih instant, by the Rev
HENRY STEELE CLARKE, JOHN s. CLENDENIN,
esq, United States Attorney for the Territory of
Washin gton, to Miss SALLIE E., younge dau Oh
ter of ASA HAIsEs, of Philadelphia.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

The GEAR AND TIE EMPkaos OF CHINA.-A let
ter from St. Petersburg of April %, mentioned in
the Patrie, of Paris, says: There ia much talk in
the best-n formed circles of secret mission of O
Russian envoy, sent to China overls nd, and who
it ia said, has already arrived at Kiatka, town
belon ging jointly to the two governments. IL ID
confidently reported that the object of bis mission
is to offer to the sovereign of the Celestial Empire
the aid of Russia for the purpose of quelling the
instructions of his dominions
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

TABLs-MovINe is the topic of the day in Paris
we'll as in Germany. The Constitttionnsl re-
lates experiment made by Messr.. Emile An.
ger, the drsmatist, Baroche, Guessard and Rzza-
hey, upon an ordinary hat, which revolved rapidly
under the hands Of the operators. The pbenome non
was repeated twenty times to satisfy incredulous
friends, and always successfully. These gentle
men remarked, that by changing the position of
their fingers the hat could be made to turn to the
right left, which led them 10 infer the action of
a magnetic current. Trey also noticed that if a
person not in the circle laid his hand upon the
shoulder of any one Of the operators, the hat in
stantly stopped, and Immediately recommended
its movements when the hand vas withdrawn.
Ne.c York Epepirg Post.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

BosroN, May 26.-The Legislature of Massachu-
setts adjourned last night, after having passed 422
bills and 80 resolutions The bill regulate rail-
road trains crossing bridges, &c, was lost in the
Senate.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

GD-Those who wish Daguerreotypes taken
in the highest perfection Of the will call on Mr.
WHiTEHUesr, near Four and-a half street. on
Pennsylvania avenue, he being the recipient of
the highest premium awarded to Da guerreoty pists
at the late Fair of the Metropolitan Mechanics In
stitute.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

QOARDING.-Mrs. E. THOMSON has now
ID two desirable front rooms unoccupied suitable
for family. Corner of H and Ninth streets.
May 26-eolw*
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27
WRITING SCHOOL

WRITING SCHOOL.
fTNHE SUBSCRIBER still continues his instruc-
tions IN Wriing' giving lessons to Gentlemen
every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday night.
from to g.
Rooms at Rugby Academy, corner of l4th and
X streets.
Ladies receive instruction at their residepces
Card writing executed in superior style
May 26-3t p. G. PRATT
Notice to Claimants under the Convention
with Portugal.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

VI srORE.-I have this day opened new and
beautiful assortment of Furnishing Goods, COM
prising all styles of fine Dress Shirts, Gauze,
Merino, Shaker, and Silk Undershirts, Drawers
Hosiery. Gloves, Stocks, Ties, Cravats, Scarfs,
Suspenders, Handkerchiefs, French Smoking
Suits, Morning Robes, Canes and Umbrellas, sc.
Shirts manufactured to order at this establis
in pattern, style, and quality which cannot be sur
tice
Gentlemen in want of the above articles would
do we'll to call and examine my stock before
purchasing elsewhere -
f One door from 9th street. Penn. avenue,
between Browns and National Hotel
Nav lO-3taw3w Unlon]
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27
ne Etlyorc of Barton
f1,o,lrnmsof of fbs Mos,ocB,,syy,

Bosros, May 26.-The royal mail steamer Eu
ropa has arrived. and her mails for the South will
leave in the afternoon train.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

SILAs H. HILL, Attorney At Law.--Of1ce,
~ corner Of E and Sixth streets. Entrance on
Sixth str set. do May g. odam
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

G- THIRD wARD.--Chas. p. WannalI,
esq our former representative. will be supported
for the Common Council, at the ensuing election
in June next, by MANY VOTERS.
Nav III
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

VOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIA.
i TION.-R Rooms Fosolers' Building, Seuenth
street, belotc e, near the General Post Offce-The
(Sunday excepted,) between the hours Of three
and ten p. m. The beat religiouspnewspapers and
the standard reviews and magazines of this coun-
try and Great Britain are regularly received.
Citizens and strangers will be cordially well
coined. 7
BY Order Of the Association.
Mar k-eotf .frae sdf "a
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

Dl}- FOR COLLECTOR OF TAxEs.-Rob-
ert j. Roche is presented to his fellow citizens
for re election. The prompt and faithful manner
In which he has heretofore discharged the duties
of the office merits at the hands of his fellow citi
zens their hearty support.
Nav 20-eodtl sJune
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

GIS FOURTH WARD.-James p. Mexican
will be supported for the office of Assessor at the
approaching election by
May 20 MANY VOTERS
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27
METROPOLITAN RAILROAD.

DE-
DY AUTHORITY of an act of the Legislature
- of the State of Maryland, passed at the Janu.
| airy session of 1853, entitled "An act to ncorpo-
rate the Metropolitan Railroad Company" and in
by given by the undersigned Commissioners that
books for receiving subscriptions to the capital
| stock OF the said Metropolitan Railroad Company
| will be opened on Monday. the 9th day of June
juno to the 10th day of June, inclusive. from the
hour of ten O'Clock to the hour of two O'Clock
p. m on said days. at the places and under the d.
| rectiou of the persons following, viz:
| At the Bank of Washington, the Patriotic Bank.
the Bank Of the Metropolis, and the Banking House
Of Messrs. Corcoran & Riggs, in the city of Wash
ton, in the District of Columbia, under the direc.
ton of the Commissioners residing in said city and
| the several cashiers of said banks.
| Atthe Farmers and Mechanics Bank of G Gorge.
| town and the Bank of Commerce, in the city of
| Georgetown, in the District OF Columbia, under
the direction of the Commissioners residing in said
banks.
| In the town of Rockville, Montgomery county,
Maryland, at the store of Samuel c. viers, under
the direction q the Commissioners residing in said
| county and the said Samuel C. Viers.
In the city OF Frederick, Frederick county, Ma.
! ryiand, at the Farmers and Mechanics Bank of
Frederick county, the Frederick County Bank
Ae Branch Bank of the Farmers Bank of Mary.
And, under the direction of the Commissioners re.
siding in Frederick county and the several cashiers
| of said banks
| "
Maryland, at the store of Messrs. Davis 8, Burk-
hart, under the direction of Mr.. Elias Davis, one
of the Commissioners, and Mr.. - Burkhart
| of said town.
In the town of Hagerstown, Washington county,
| Maryland, at the Hagerstown Bank and at the
Washington County Savings Institution, under
the direction of the Commissioners residing in said
| town, the cashier of the Hagerstown Bank, and
| the secretary OF said Savings Institution.
| JOHN w. MAURY,
| VIM. w. CORCORAN,
VIM. w. SEATON,
| DAVID ENGLISH,
| FRANCIS DODGE,
FERDINAND W. RISQUE,
| Ofthe District of Columbia
| CHARLES TRAIL,
| JACOB M. KUNKEL,
| MEREDITH DAVIS,
| OF Frederick county.
| ROBERT Il. DADE,
| VIM LlNGAN GATHER,
| FRANCIS c. CHOPPER,
OF Montgomery county.
| DANIEL VESSEL,
| JAMES WASON,
ELIAS DAVIS,
of Washington county
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27
FROM Tie Cincinnati Commercial, May 10.
A Youthful Cuvsor.

We call attention to the fact that Cincinnati Ia
to furnish to the scientific world one of the most
accomplished naturalisu Of the day.
We have tor some time past been rnuc int rested
in young man, a native Of this CITY, named w
H. b. Thomas. There 10 nothing prepo>sessinr in
ms appearance; on the contrary-exceptin9 a
gooi eye-he carries an external that mi ght tempt
one dc Jure To tndict Dame Nature for libel Meet.
ing nun, perhaps among the brilliant throng on
rourth ssreet-with outye gait. a verdant physi-
ognotny In partial eclipse from recipient beard,
siouched bat drawn close over the forehead. the
POCKETS OF Ma seedy coat distended by score of
botanical presentations fossil ferns nd geolog ical
specimens, the somhre hue of his linen advertising
the death of his washer w oman--he would most
hkeiy be taken for country lad from the hoop
pole region, who bad ventured trip the canal
in search of the terra incognita 'town." We first
knew Thomas as a newspaper carrier in As; his
unusual knowledge of botany, geology, and so-
ology was then the remark OF all Soon alter this
ne obtained employment as assistant teacher in
one of our schools, at salary that barely sutced
to buy meal and Goals for his aged mother. We
met him again in the spring of Isl, at the Gin
cipnati meeting of the American Association for
the Advancement of Science. In the proceedings
of this body he took an interest that surprised all
whose observation was drawn by bis eager listen
ing and his large collections OF minerals, plants
and fossils. Here he attracted the attention of
Professor Beard and Professor Henry, of the Smith
sonian Institute. We afterwards met him on
Mound street. in this city. in the shop of a Mr.
Mckinley, another humble but enthusiastic de-
voice of science, of whom the world will vet take
note. who had just finished with his own hands
and rude tools powerful Telescope that Thomas
was criticising.
For some u onths past we had seldom met with
our eccentric friend, but encountered him late
last evening at the Little Miami railroad depot-a
huge blank book labelled "4Notss on FOSSIL Infu-
sorta" under one arm, shirt and pair of socks
under the other. He had just arrived from Wash
ington, and had in his pocket his commission a.
Naturalist 10 ths Kane arctic Exploring Expedition
which sails from New York next week. He had
applied to Professor Henry for some opportunity
to work in the United States Coast Survey, and
that gentleman had procured his appointment to
the honorable post in the polar expedition, where
ne will have the rarest opportunity to pursue his
favorite studies, and to place bis name among
those of dstip guished scientific discoveries.
Mr.. t. leaves this evening for New York, where
he joins his ship We heartily wish him what he
eminentlY deserYes-the highest snccess
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

The Room OF THE LIBRARY OF CoNeaEss will. we
learn, De ready for occupancy by the fret of July
next. The interior arrangements of iron, coated
with gold, and bronze, and dusky white, will pre-
sent beautiful appearance in the light admitted
through the stained glass of the windows.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

0I-THIRD WARD.-R. H. Laskey is a can
didate for the board of Common Council for the
Third Ward. Msy l6
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27
QUARrBRMAsTER's OFFICE MARINE Cora,
-e.a. u - WASHINGTON. MAY a. l8E3

WAsHINGToH, May "a, 1853
GEALED PROPOSALS Will be received
- at this Office until 10 O'Clock, a. M, Saturday
the 4th June next, for furnishing for the marines
stationed in this city from rs to 100 tons of best
anthracite white ash coal, said coal to be free from
dust, broken, and screened; and to be delivered al
such place as may be designated free of expense
to the United States; and also for the supply, up
on the quarterly acquisitions of the commanding
offlcers OF such quantity of best oak wood as may
De required from LIST July, 1853 to 30th June, 1884,
within the Barrack walls free of expense to the
United States.
May 26-eodt4June
THE WATER-CURE JOURNAL.-A New
- Volume.-Noto is the time to subscribe Pub
lished monthly in beautiful quarto. Illustrated
my. and Physiology of the Human Body, with ia :
miar instructions to learners. 1t is emphaticaiIy
a Journal of Health, designed to be complete
Family Guide in all diseases
TERMs-Only One Dollar a Year in advance
Address, post. paid, FowLERs AND Wells. Clinton
Hall, No. l3l Nassau street, New York.
"fhe Water. Cure Journal holds high rank in
the science Of health; always ready, straightfor-
ward and plaln-spoken, it unfods the laws of our
physlcal nature without any pretensions to the
techncalIties of science, but in form as attrac.
tive and refreshing as the sparkling element of
which it treats."-Ne,o York Tribune.
The Illustrated American chronological
Sournal-Devoted to Phrenology, Physiology,
Mechanism, Education, Agriculture, the Natural
Sciences, and General Intelligence, profuseIy
Illustrated with engravings. Every family, and
especially all young men and women, should have
copy. Published monthly at One Dollar year
All letters should be post paid, and directed to
FOWLERS AND WELLS,
Clinton Hall, No. 13l Nassau It,, New York.
Young men about launching forth upon the &C.
tivites of life, and anxious to start right and un-
derstand their course, will find this JouRNALa
friend and monitor to encourage them in virtue
shield them from vice, and to prepare them for
usefulness and success in life. The various occu.
pations will be discussed in the light of Phrenolo
gy and Physiology, 30 that every one may know
In what pursuit he would be most likely to sue
ceed.-PUBLIsHERs. Nav 25-4t
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

{If-THIRD WARD.-ThomnsC G. Connolly
will be supported for Common Council by
May 10 MANY VOTERS.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

o. SECOND wARD.-wnIiam Dousher-
ty is recommended suitable candidate to re-
present the Second Ward in the Common Council.
May l1-6t MANY VOTERS
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27
Judge Burnt in Ehgy

CHARLEsros, S. c., May &c Tho Hon. William
Marvin, judge of the district court at Key West,
was burnt in .effgy By mob on the night Of the
18th instant. The affair caused great excitement,
and scenes of violence were apprehended.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

THE LARGEST
SILK, RIBBON, AND TRIMMING HOUSE
IN NEW YORK.
THOMAS G. STEARNS,
Importer and Jobber of
Silks, Millinery, and Fancy Goods,
1872 Broadaoay, Netc York,
LAS now in store and is daily receiving and
IL offering at the lowest prices, complete
sortment of goods in his line, embracing all the
various les and designs, consisting of Black and
Fancy Silks, Marcelines, Florences, Shawis.
Trimmings, Bonnet Ribbons, TafIeta and Satin
and English Grapes, Grape Lisses, Silk Cravats,
Embroideries, Gloves of all kinds, Silk Lace Mts,
Bareges, Laces, White Goods, Hosiery, L. c. Hand
kerchiefs, &c. The undersigned invites the atten-
ton of the trade and his friends generally. Great
inducements offered to cash and short time buyers
THOS. G.. STEARNS, 1872 Broadway,
Between Liberty st. and Maiden Lane, NY.
Dec 2b-lY
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27
OF the reopening Of the Land Office at Vineenre'

OF the reopening Of the Land Office at pincennes,
st-. H.g1t Indiana. -e ~ ~
WHEREAS. by public notice dated the 9th day
w of February, 1853. the Land Office at VIM
cEnNEs, in the State of INDIANA, was directed 70
be discontinued. and the lands remaining unsold
therein ordered to be attached to and made SUBJ
ject to entry at JEFFERsoNviLLE in said state Tor
the reason that it appeared said uEsold lands
amounted to less than 100 900 acres; and it now
appearine upon a denomination that the unsOld
land in said district exceeds that quantity, the
Secretary of the Interior, in virtue Of authority
in him vested has directed the reopening of the
Office at ViNcsNNEs, and II is therefore reopened
accordingly.
to entry at the land office at vincennes until fur.
Their notice. JOHN WILSON,
Fasata sftF ana $50 "9sa Commissioner.
GENERAL LAND OFncs, April 20, 1885,
April 26-3taw6w usi snri
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

nANIEL FRENCH, late of Norfolk, has taken
~ the Irving Hotel, Pennsylvania avenue
= NAV 10TH wifi .sA
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

o. FOR COLLECTOR OF TAXES.-The
friends of Captain JOHN Y. BRYANT will sustain
bis nomination, and urge his election to the above
othCe. Nav l9-dtd
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

A Optional SUPPLIES OF GENTS
II FURNISHING GOODS.-I have just re-
turned from New York with another fresh supply,
making my stock at this time large, varied and
complete, and decidedly the best have ever had
the pleasure to offer to my friends and the public
Good articles, moderate prices, and fair dealing
may at all times be relied on by calling at
CHARLES H LANES
Hat, Cap, and Cents Furnishing
Establishment, Penn. av., near 4 at.
Nav 7-3taw3wif TUnion.1
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

Bosros, May 26.-The British ship of war Cum
berland, from Bermuda, with Vice Admiral Sey-
mour on board, arrived at Halifax on the 10th in
slant. The frigate Devastation has also left Ber-
muda for the same destination. Admiral Seymour
has full instructions from the Home government
for he protection Of the sheries from the encroach
ments Of American fishermen.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

An ADDRESS DELIVERED BEFORE THE
IA NEW YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
February %, 1882 By Daniel Webster.
Mar II FRANCK TAYLOR,
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27

0I Board of Health.-A stated meeting
the Board will be held on Saturday, 2Sth inst,
at a O'Clock p m. MAYER