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TO WESTERN TRAVELLERS.

Two Lines Daily to the West-Two Routes
to Cfncinnati-United States Mail. and AID.
ANS Co.'s Express Route.
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IRON our own quarries at Solentofen, Germa.
IL ny, of superior quality and ALL SIZES up to
50x60 inches, at the LOWEST PRICES.
JEGEL & SCHWARTZ,
Feb l4-3m u Gold street, New York
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Third night of the celebrated American tragic
Actress, Mrs. FARREN.
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LooKIHG-GLAss WAREHOUSE.


Looking.GIasscs at Reduced Prices!
THE APPLICATION of machinery to the con
i struction of Looking Glasses has indeed wor e.
an entire revolution in their manufacture, by
which am enabled to produce the most perfec
and beautiful articles and to sell them at rates de
tying competition Jobbers, country merchant
and buyers generally, are respectfully invited te
call and examine this extensive stock, consisting
OF every style and size, from fifty cents dozen to
nve hundred dollars each The trade supplied at
Inc lowest prices, with frames, &C., SC, of every
description, in their composition state
RICHARDS KINGSLAND,
Warehouse 80 Courtiandt street.
: Gu io-sw Factory 1856 Duane st., New York
THE LARGEST
sALA' RIBBON, AND TRIMMING HOUSE
IN NEW YORK.
THOMAS G.. STEARNs,
importer and Jobber of
Silks, millinery. and Fancy Goods
l62 Broad,oay. Ne,p York,
AS now in store and is daily receiving and
IL offering at the lowest prices, a compJefe as
sortment OF goods in his line, embracing ali the
various styles and designs consisting of Black and
Fancy Silks, Marcelines, FIorences. SbawIs
Trimmings, Bonnet Ribbons, Taffeta and Satin
Ribbons, Dress Trimmings of all kinds French
and English Grapes. Grape Lissee, Silk Cravata.
Embroideres, Gloves of all kinds, Silk Lace Mte,
Bareges, Lace5, White Goods, Hosiery, L. C Hand
kerchiefs, SC. 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, N. Y.
Dec 25-1y
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Doors open at s. O'Clock; the curtain will be
raised at Z. The box Office will be opened daily,
from 10 O'Clock a. m. to O'Clock p. m.
Feb 16
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ENTLEMEN's HATs.-Fashion for spring.
VI l853.-Beebe's New York Spring Fashion for
gentlemen's hats this day received at
STEVENS'S
Feb l6-3tif Sales room, Browns Hotel
TINE PHYSICAL AND POLITICAL GEOGRA-
PLY OF NEW GRANADA, by General T.
G. Mosquera; VOL, (pamphlet,) price so cents,
with map. English copies, and copies in Span
ish, this day received.
Feb ~ FRANCK TAYLOR.
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ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEB is, 1853
Will be presented the celebrated Drama, in ;
acts, translated from the French of Victor Hugo
call od :
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NJ EW BOOKS AT TAYLOR & MAURY,S-
IN Castle Avon; by the Author of s.Rayens-
clif1e," sc.
The Young Artist, or Light and Shade; by Anna
H Drury.
English Items, or Microscopic Views of Eng.
land and Englishmen; by Ward
Yinet,s Pastoral Theology; by Skinner.
The History of an Adopted Child; by Miss Jews.
bury.
Harper and Bros new complete edition of Cole
ridges Works, in vols.
Feb 10 Bookstore neal 9th street.
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NATIONAL THEATRE.

e. "A. MARSHALL. sole Lessee
A w. FENNO. Acting and Stage Manager.
H. B. MATTESON.. .............Tr Treasurer.
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WONDERFUL AND AMUSING!
A BRIEF COURSE OF LECTURES and AS
"A tonishing Experiments upon the highly inter
esting subject of
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ENOR SALE-A BRICK DWELLING HOUSE.
y OF large size, having two principal stories,
with basement and garnet, and a three-story back
building connected; good sized lot is attached
with alleys on the side and rear. The property is
situated on the east side of 18th street. south Of
street, and at present occupied by Mr. Kerr
Also for sale, several other Dwelling HOUSES
and number of Building LOTS in different parts
OF the city; amongst which is Lot No 2, in square
90, in the First Ward, Pennsylvania avenue,
near the Ground Tops.''
For terms, &c., apply to
A. ROTHWELL, A gent,
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LUCRETIA BORGIl

The evenings entertainments to conclude with
knowles's celebrated Comedy, in 3 acts, of
THE LOVE CHASE.
constance Mrs. FARREN
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oPPIy
A. RoTHwELL, Agent,
Feb 15-2aw3w street near 7tb

OST.-Several months since volume labelled
- POLiIlCAL PAMPHLETS FOR 184S, % was
withdrawn from the library of the advertiser, with
out his knowledge or consent. As the advertiser
believes that he has quite as much use for the vol
ume as the gentleman who withdrew it, he takes
the liberty OF requesting him to return it to the
Office of the Republic Feb 15-dtf
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Also-A Museum of Engravings
Feb l6-3t&eo3w
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ORPHANS FAIa.-We are much pleased to be
able to state that the lady managers of the fair for
the benefit of st. Vincent's Orphan Asylum real
lied the handsome sum of thirteen hundred dol.
lars as the net proceeds of their late laudabe ap
peal to the public in the orphans behalf
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THACKERAY's LEcTuREs.-The third lecture of
this gentlemans will be delivered to. night
at Carus's Saloon. The subjects for this evenings
lecture are ssSteele, and the Times of Queen
Anne"
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No. 45S Broadway, East side, below Grand
st. Mandatory No. 40 Greene St., Ny.
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LARGE FURNITURE SALE.-The sale of furniture
belonging to the extensive boarding house of Mrs.
Reed, on street, (who retires from the business,
was commenced yesterday by Mcclure, auc-
tioneer. The sale was largely attended. and the
bidding spirited. 1t will probably occupy three or
four days.
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The Maideus' Revenge.

Thu Edinburgh Guardian tells good story
of Curious Impertinent,' and the bare
justice promptly awarded:
| A pretty village on the neghboring
coast, frequented BY summer visitors, was
lately the scene Of rather an amusing incl
dent. Taking advantage of lovely summer
day, two young ladies' betook themselves to
a sheltered spot little way up the coast,
where they hoped toindulge in an unmoiest-
ed bathe. After the usual preliminary pro-
ceedings, they had just accomplished the
first few dips, when, to their CONSERVATION
and disgust, they observed young gentle.
man of an inquiring turn OF mind, seated
on a neighboring rock, and intensely enjoy
| ing the scene. The impertinencc was
aggravated by the fact that a powerful opera
glass was made the instrument of more
minute inspection Of their aquatic evolutions.
The blushing but indignant madens re-
maned in the water as long as was consist
ent with comfort and security, in the hope
that the stranger would withdraw, and leave
them to-, at least, their necessary toilet,
when, to their horror, he was observed TO
descend calmly from his elevation, diVess
himself of his apparel, and proceed to bathe
in close proximity. But he had strangely
misca culated the results, for the spirit OF
the madens was at last aroused, and tney
secretly determined on a bold revenge.
With an appearance Of insulted modesty'
they timidly withdrew from the sea, and,
concealing themselves behind convenient
rock, proceeded to dress; then, folding mp
their bathing gowns, they rushed upon, the
garments of the gentleman and bore them
off in triumph The unfortunate man IN
stantly comprehended his position. a sue.
cession Of shouts and supplications followed
the ladies' in their flight, growing fainter
and fainter as the distance increased; while
the gentleman, with considerable modesty,
remained in the water, evincing great agi.a-
ton, and imploring restitution; at first with
stentorian lungs, and subsequently IN AMI
mated appropriate gestures; but in vain-tne
Iinsulted maidens were inexorable. As the
spot was very secluded, some hours elapsed
before he could make his situation known.
At last a grinning rustic made his appear
ance, and informed him that the stwa leddles
had left his cla'es wi wench at the green,
mile ava, wha wadna gle them back with
out he paid pun for taking care O. them,
forby being a penalty for affrontlng the
leddies dookin'.' The penalty was PAID on
the restitution of the garments, and the un-
lucky wight quietly lett the village, where
the Joke was already known, aud the con-
duct Of the damsels publicly approved Of.
The offender is now suffering from severe
attack of frheumatism.-Home Journal.
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..come This Way, Father. /"

During a visit to the sea-shore OF our
State, some two years since, with party OF
friends, it was proposed one bright afternoon.
that we should make up party and 60 down
the harbor on a fishing excursion. We ac-
cordingly started and after sailing about
three miles, young lady of the company
declined going any further, and requested US
to land her on one Of the small islands in the
harbor, where she pr opposed to stay until
our return. My little boy then about four
years old, preferred staying with her. Ac-
cordingly we left them, and proceeded some
six miles further We remained out much
longer than we intended, and as night ap-
preached, thick fog set in from the sea,
entirely enshrouding US. With compass,
and not knowing the right direction to steer,
we grouped our way along for some hours,
until, finally, we distinguished the breaking
of the surf on the rocks of one of the islands,
but were at loss to know which one Of
them stood up in the stern of the boat
where had been steering, and shouted with
all nv strength. listened a moment, and
heard through the thick fog, and above the
breaking of the surf, the sweet voice of my
boy calling, "Come this way, father. steer
straight for me-I'm here waiting for
you!"
We steered by that sound, and soon my
little boy leaped to my arms with joy, say
ing, 81 knew you would hear me, father!'
and nestled to sleep on my bosom. The
child and the maiden are both sleeping now.
They died in two short weeks after the peri
cd refer to, with hardly an interval of time
between their deaths. Now tossed on the
~, nc xxysfh fhn,, nr
enveloped in the fog, and surrounded by
rocks seem to hear the sound of that cher
ub voice calling from the bright shore, "Come
this way, father!-steer straight for mel"
When oppressed with sadness, take my
way to our quiet cemetery as stand
by one little mound, the same musical voice
echoes from thence, "Come this way, father.
-Tm waiting for thee!"-Olive Branch.
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"DoN'r GO BETWEEN THE BARK AND
THE TREE'-Ths is an old saying of some
old philosopher, and if John Higgins was
governed by it he would not have been fined
a dollar and costs in the police court yester-
day. John, it seems, was passing through
cambridge street on Monday evening, and
seeing Thomas Brown, colored man, push
ing white woman along, interfered, and &C.
tually took hold of him. 1t so happened
that the white woman was Browns wife
and as the law allows a man to use reason.
able force in getting his wife home, Higgins
was fined for his interference in the matter
Boston Courier.
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fFor the Gazette.
From the Southern Ladies' Book.
MY LOST ICE.

Oh, is il true! oh, must il be,
That can never speak again?
Necr breathe my thoughts forth bold and free
In conye erse with IN. fellow mcns
Oh, what is it? are there who know,
What tits to hush their every thought:
ALI social pleasure to foregof
All meaning from the eye be sought2
What It's to meet your choicest friend,
And feel your beings well-spring stirred;
To meet where genial spirits blend,
Without the power to speak wordf
Say men of healing, has your art,
Exhausted all its Protean skillY
That this poor suffering vocal part,
Obcys no more my secret Willy
Ye stand apart in converse low,
With folded arm and elouded brow;
Then turn with solemn step aud slow
did not hear-I see it ow.
Then ystic, precious, god-like gift,
P1ized most all next reasons throne
My rising thoughts glad angel swift
Farewell, thou hushei-thou cherished tone
Too boldly swept, the trlling Lutte,
Sends forth wild discordant strain--
A ruder touch and all is mute
Its yielding cords ne'er sound again.
Or like the wounded, tuneful bird,
Who poured his song from joyous breast,
Whose cheerful carols morning heard,
Sinks silent to its quiet nest,
Or spectre shade from .mohg the dead,
Or like tabled M! site sprite,
Who walks the earth with noiseless tread,
| pass through crow ds as silent quite.
Earth's lower sons make me their claim,
With strange caress and plying mien,
Ny palfrcy waits TO hear his name
My birdlings know I'm only seen.-
Unbid, the mastin leaves his lair,
And greets me kind aheHe'er come,
Natures strong eloquence is there;
He knows that /, like him, am dumb.
She too who wears furr. coat,
Walks forth companion, friend and guide,
Purrng sympathetic note,
In pensiye murmurs 1t my sde.
The wand'rng children cease their play,
Whene'er l take my morning walk,
And one sweet nursing in its way,
Essays to teach me how to talk.
Be hushcd this plaint--l have no cause,
Creator Great.ss rhy works to blanc
II was by wisdom's perfect laws,
Thou did'st my AL of being frame.
Father is't thus thou bidest me,
Dctach my heart from earthly tie!
To hold commanion near with Thee?
Ny linions plume for glt on highY
Within thine August Presence dread,
Let wing of serilh gird me round,
And l., his shadow screen my head,
Who rose from Olives classic ground.
Silence dark wing shades me not here;
NJ, trembling spirit here is free
The covenants strong Angel near,
Gves me access 10 ALTO thee.
To thee. thou Holy, High, Supreme
To seraphm of sacred trust,
To i.lgl bands from space extreme,
To ralsomed spirits OF the just.
Nololgcr inute--sublme. deep strains
or melody, from countless throng,
Roll on the air Of these bright plains
strike my harp-l join the sorg.
.yESPoRT, Aug, 1853. MARY.
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YOU'VE MEN NEVER DEsPAIR.-Fifty-
three wears ago, on the 4th of July, 1900,
Daniel Webster, then in his senior year in
the college delivered an grafton at Hanover,
N. H., which is still preserved, andha been
republished within the last year. Mr.. Mat
toon, Of Summerville, Ohio, who was in
college with Mr.. Webster, gives the follow
ing anecdote, described in the Congregations
al Journal:
at was in his room, said Mr.. Nj. when
deputation called upon Mr.. W., to ask
him to accept the invitation, but there SEEM
ed to be an nsurmountable obstacle in the
way. He had no clothes suitable to the
dignity of the occasion. Here was dilem-
ma, but this was removed by proposition
made by one of the deputation present, a
merchant of the village. 'You deliver the
grafton, Mr.. Webster,' said he, 'and | will
trust you for suit of clothes from the
best cloth have in my store. Afterwards
we will have the oration printed, and ! will
depend on the proceeds of the sales for my
nav Mr.. w. turned to me-'Jack,' he said
what shall we doH Prepare the oration,'
said. The Grafton was prepared, and deliy'
cred; and SO much were the citizens graft
fed that copy was urgently requested fo1
publication. From the sales, the debt due
the liberal merchant was paid, and consld
cradle surplus left for Mr.. Webster's owl
use"
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THE CosT OF AN ARGuMENT.-Sherid
had been driving out three or four horses in
a hackney coach, when, seeing Richardson
pass, he hailed him and made him get in
He instantly contrived to introduce topic
upon which Richardson (who was the very
soul of isputativeness) always differed with
him; and at last, affecting to be mortified at
Richardson's arguments, said: "You are re-
ally too bad; cannot bear to listen to such
a thing; will not stay in the same coach
with you;" and accordingly got down and
left him, Richardson hallooing out triumph.
antly after him, "Ah, you're beat, you're
beat;" nor was it till the heat of his victory
had little cooled that he found out he was
left in the Mrch to pay for Sheridan's three
horse' coaching.-Moore's Diary.
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Is THERE A DEMOCRATIC PARTY AMONG
us:-In answer to this question, the Rich
mond Wing well asks who is its recognized
exponent:
Is it Gen. Pierce, Tested by his appoint
ments one mighty NO would be heard from
Maine to California. Tested by the Pacific
railroad, the no, if not so general, would be
uttered with not less vehemenca within
limited circle. If the elected chief be not
the authorized mouthpiece, shall we look
to the press. Is it the Washington Union!
That is the mere echo of its employers. Is
it the New York Evening Post; the conf
dental organ of Dix and the Van Burens,
and the great champion of the Free Soilers!
Is it the Albany Argus, the exponent Of the
Union Democrats OF New York-which has
lust been denounced by the Washington
Union! Is it the Richmond Enquirer-
which has been laboring for the past week
to show that the only measure yet proposed
by the President is abhorrent to all its no.
tions of Democracy! Where then shallw we
turn our eyes! In what quarter seek =
shepherd to collect and guide the scattered
and wandering flock!
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AN EXTRAORDINARY MAN.-David Will
son, an old revolutionary soldier, and ma
tive of New Jersey, died after short ill
ness, in Dearborn county, Ind, August,
1853, aged lO7 years, months and ten
days. He had at different periods of his life,
five wives, and at the time of his death was
the father of forty-seven children. While
residing in Pennsylvania near the old Red
stone, his wife gave birth to five children in
eleven months! This extraordinary men.
when in his one hundred and fourth year,
moved one week for Esq. Pendleton, Of
Hamilton county, Ohio, about two miles
from Cincinnati, during which he moved
one acre per day of heavy timothy grass
He was about five feet six inches in height.
His frame was not supported by ribs, as the
frames of ordinary men are but an apparent
ly solid sheet Of bone supplied their place.
He could hold up his hands in vertical po-
sition, and received blow from the fist of a
powerful man, on the lateral portion of his
body, without Inconvenience. He served
throughout the entire Revolution, under
General Washington, was engaged in the
most of the Indian wars since, and was
the companion of Marion and Rodgers, and
Of many other distinguished early pioneers
of our Western and Southern wilds. Our
readers may rest assured that this statement
is correct, as we received it from Mr.. Alex
ander Wilson of North Madison, who is the
forty.ftM son of the subject Of this para
(Ind.) Banner.
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CRYSTAL PALAcE.-Strictly speaking,
therefore, this is not national, nor even a
state, nor yet municipal, exhibition of the
worlds industry; but bold venture ofa COM
bination of private individuals, with view
not only to share with the country the honors
which may accrue, but to divide among
themselves the clear profits which may be
derived from the speculation.-N Y. Herald.
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A MOTHERS SoLlLoQUY.-'ItS mlae'
Bound to me by tie that death cannot sever.
That little heart shall never thrill with
pleasure, or throb with pain, without quick
response from mine. am the centre OF its
little world; its very life depends on my
faithful care. 1t is my sweet duty to deck
those dimple limbs, to poise that tiny, trem.
bling foot; yet stay! My duty ends no,
here! A soul looks forth from those blue
eyes! An undying spirit, that shall plume
it's wing for ceaseless flight, guided by my
erring hand!
The hot blood of anger may not poison
the fount whence it draws its life, or the
hasty words escape my lip, in that pure
presence. Wayward passionate, i'm
pulsive; how shall approach it. but with
hush upon my spirit and silent pray
er!
Oh, careless sentinel, slumber not at thy
post of its trusting innocence!
Oh, reckless ''sower of the seed," let not
"the tares spring up!'
On, unstiIaa he,msman! how shalt thou pl-
lot that little bark DER life's tempestuous
sea, safely to the eternal shore!
""ris ours!"
A father bends proudly over that little
cradle! A fathers love! how strong! how
true! But, oh, not so tender as hers, whose
heart that babe hath lain beneath!
Fit me for the holy trust, oh, Good
Shepherd, or fold it carly to thy loving bo-
som! FANNY FERN.
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RAILROAD IRON AT THE LANplSG.-Some
three hundred tons of railroad iron designed
for Rock Island, was deposited on the land
ing at the upper end Of town last week by
the steamer Walk in the Water. which
couldn't walk over the Rapids with it.-he-
okuk Valley Whig.
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To MAKE BALKy HORSE START, tie
a cord around the ancle of the fore foot, and
pull forward This is said to be Satre cure
If you don't believe il, try it.