who have kindly come forward, and lent their aid in backing up his effort to establish a real American journal, published on American soil. This number completes the First Volume of the Republic, and as its last page passes away from the types to take its place upon the records of our country's history, the Editor feels an innate consciousness, that, so far as his means and talent would allow, he has performed his duty and kept his promise to his subscribers. He might write of the numerous and flattering commendations received from the public press, all over the country; also from those who have subscribed to its support, from those who read it LADIES' STORM-BOOTS.-What shall prevent the fashionable caterers in ladies' foot-gear from introducing a style of boots that will embody at once the elements of neatness, comfort and health? A pair of well-fitting morocco boots, masculine fashion, with tops high enough to reach well above the ancle, soles neatly substantial, and low heels, might be so made as to detract nothing from the grace of the foot, and by keeping off the wet, cheat the doctor and the undertaker of many a premature fee. The winter just past has consigned many a fair form to the grave, through the instrumentality of thin shoes and damp feet, and if the ladies' cordwainers will but set the fashion of Storm-without subscribing, and from those who subboots among their customers, in time for the scribe without-doing anything else. But let next cold season, they will confer a lasting oblithat pass; all things are working for good, and gation upon all posterity. we shall set forth on Volume No. 2, with more solid auspices than those that encouraged us with Volume No. 1.-Since our last chat with you, the world has rolled round as usual, bearing upon its circumference all the components of excitement which the eager appetite of man is so ready to grasp at and swallow. At Syracuse, N. Y., the incendiaries of the Union, composed of a conglomerated mass of discontented and mischievous spirits, have held their annual orgies. There were black spirits and white, male and female, English, Scotch, Irish, and American; and they did not hesitate to pronounce our institutions a farce, and religion a humbug. To us they seem like a mass of morbid, pestilential NEW SUBSCRIBERS, who have not received putridity, which it is better to let alone than A FACT WORTH NOTICE.-The plea of foreigners for becoming naturalized, and forswearing their native land, is generally that they may have power to hold and convey real estate, &c.; yet it is a singular fact, that those who become naturalized are, in ninety-nine cases out of every hundred, persons who never expect to own real estate, or estate of any kind; and a great majority of the naturalizations take place within a month previous to an election. This looks more like a desire to obtain political influence than anything else. their back numbers, are informed that it is because our first edition of Nos. 3 and 4 was exhausted, and a little delay occurred in getting the second editions printed. We have been compelled to print three editions of No. 1, and two editions of Nos. 2, 3 and 4. We shall get regulated soon, so that these delays will not occur. U. D. A.--NEW-YORK CHAPTER, No. 7.-By the last Annual Report of this Chapter, (April 3,) we find that the balance of funds then in hand amounted to $614,28. During the year the Chapter has paid for benefits $291, and for contingencies $74,58. As the Chapter is but two years old, this statement is highly gratifying --exhibiting, as it does, an active spirit and a prudential management of the business affairs of the Chapter. CHIT-CHAT WITH READERS. THE Editor of the Republic sits down again for a familier and friendly chat with those who will trouble themselves with the perusal of his monthly lucubrations. And first of all, he deems it an act not only of duty, but of gratitude on his part, to express his thanks to those disturb.- -Another few malcontents have assembled in one of the parent States of the Union, south of Mason and Dixon's line, for the weak purpose of hatching treason in a hot-bed of patriotism. The thing is an impossibility; the very atmosphere in which the Convention of seceders assembled, cries shame!" The poisonous plant was nipped in the bud, and the soil denied it sustenance. It was nurtured in infamy, and expired in disgrace.—We learn that Mayor Kingsland has set out after the manner of several of his predecessors, in an effort to suppress the disgraceful exhibitions attendant on the Sunday liquor-traffic. The effort will be fruitless. So long as the thousands of Dutch and Irish rumsellers of the metropolis can marshal to the polls their barnacled troop, so long will aldermen and policemen fear to enforce the law. It is a crying shame that the feelings of the community at large must be insulted with the public and disgusting violations of decency and propriety, exhibited in the glare of these rummeries on the sacred day and evening of each week. The outrages are mostly committed by foreigners, who have no respect for either our laws or religion; and it is to be regretted that, if they will make beasts of them selves and their customers, they cannot be compelled to do it in private. Our public officers dare not enforce the law, because the political power of these creatures stares them in the face.- -Summer jaunts and excursions will soon be in vogue, and our citizens will be looking about them for places of resort; some for a week or two, or a month, and others for a day. To those who desire a real hearty and invigorating country jaunt, where ostentation may be laid aside, and enjoyment put on for the nonce, there is nothing like a Connecticut village--the village of Norwalk, for example, only two hours' travel from New-York; and we can recommend the hotel of our friend Stevenson as 0. K. For the real double-distilled romantic, with fresh air, mountain scenery, fashion, and a superb table, go by all means to the house of Alderman Cozzens, at West Point. There is not another place in the world like it; and the boat that you go on should be the Reindeer, commanded by De Groot. He knows where to leave you, and while you are with him, he knows how to take good care of you. Another place of most excellent comfort for a stay, long or short, is that of the Hamilton House, at Fort Hamilton, kept by the accomplished host, Mr. Clapp; a lovely spot, with fine drives, excellent horses, and only half an hour from town. readers yearn for a short stroll, with the accompaniment of a choice glass of wine, or a eream that will melt under the glance of a lovely woman's eye, let them cross the Hoboken Ferry, call on Mr. Perry, of the Otto Cottage, and then perambulate through the Elysian groves of Mr. Stevens. Coney Island is the finest place in the world for a sea-bath, and a drive down to the Governor's will give an appetite for the excellent dinner that he will set before you. There is no lack of chances to get fresh air about New-York, in the summer time, and on the average it don't cost much, but yields a large profit in strong lungs.- -There is always something funny afloat. Pray read the following advertisement and judge :- If our MATRIMONY MADE EASY, OR HOW TO WIN A LOVER-Professor, of London, having arrived in Boston, will send to any address, on receipt of one dollar, post-paid, plain directions to enable ladies or gentlemen to win the devoted affections of the opposite sex. The process is simple, but so captivating that all may be married irrespective of age, appearance, or position; and last. though not least, it can be arranged with such ease and delicacy that detection is impossible. Address, Professor - Boston, Mass. No letter taken from the Post-Office unless the postage is paid. We believe it is an admitted fact, that "the fools are not all dead yet;" hence there are some who will actually send this fellow a dollar; but if the police of Boston do their duty, the London "Professor" of rascality will doubtless find himself in a place even more captivating than the tricks of his trade. AMUSEMENTS. BROADWAY THEATRE.-After a most successful run, the gorgeous spectacle of the Vision of the Sun has been laid aside, to make room for a revival of Faustus. We see that another new scenic drama is now in preparation at great cost, entitled "Azael, the Prodigal." The story is that of the Prodigal Son, described in Scripture, and the plot portrays his career from first to last, to the killing of the "fatted calf," and the rejoicings on his return. The piece has had a run, as we are informed, of some three or four months in the London theatres. BARNUM'S MUSEUM.-At this popular establishment, where everything combines to please the eye, improve the mind, and cultivate the taste, the public have now an opportunity of witnessing the astonishing performances of those little prodigies, the Bateman sisters, one but six, the other eight years of age. We perceive, by the bill, that they are performing afternoons and evenings. NATIONAL THEATRE.-Mr. Purdy has shown what can be done in his establishment, in the way of scenic display, by the production of the Melodrama of Thalaba, the Destroyer. It has certainly been produced with a degree of artistic and mechanical skill scarcely surpassed, and on a scale of greater magnitude than we had supposed the house capable of. The piece is still drawing crowded houses, and will be continued a few nights more. JENNY LIND'S CONCERTS.-This lovely child of mercy and of song is again amongst us, after having made a tour of the Southern and Western States, scattering charities and melody, like flowers, along her path. The enthusiasm that greeted her on her first arrival, has been tem pered down to a calm and deep-seated admiration of her virtues and genius, and although her last reception in this city was not as boisterous as the first, it has been as earnest and pervading; her several concerts have been numerously attended, and rapturously received. MR. BUCHANAN. --This young American tragedian is rising rapidly in his profession, and we are much mistaken if he does not, ere long, occupy the highest round of the histrionic ladder. Possessing a fine figure and voice, a liberal education, and the training of a gentleman, add to which a passionate fondness for the art, a keen perception and habits of laborious study, and we have all the elements of a great performer, requiring only the molding of practice to complete the work. Mr. Buchanan has just completed a highly successful engagement at the East. He will appear here in the fall. ON DIT.-That Mrs. Forrest has determined to present herself upon the American stage early in the fall. THE ORDER OF UNITED AMERICANS. UNION OF THE ORDERS.-We cannot get rid of the idea that there is a something unnatural in the isolated existences of some four or five large and distinct associations of Americans, all springing from the same patriotic impulses, entertaining like sentiments and purposes, and yet laboring without concert, like men groping in the dark. The Order of United Americans I was the first of these, and the others are the result of an instinctive yearning on the part of our countrymen elsewhere to unite with that Order in its patriotic objects; but as the desire of unity grew more rapidly than the means of the Order could satisfy, the formation of other associations of similar character was necessarily resorted to. Hence we have the " United American Mechanics," a very numerous and respectable body of American born citizens; the "United Sons of America," also a large and influential association; and another in Ohio and other parts of the West, the name of which escapes our memory at this moment. The same impulses actuate all these several associations, and, without doubt, their objects are similar, though their modes of government and plans of operation are different. The parent society is doubtless the most mature and effective in its organization-indeed, its conformation seems, with slight exception, as perfect, and its means of action as extensive, as those of any known system of government; and that it is destined to ramify through every nook and corner of our country, is as sure as that American hearts are to be found there. Yet, although all these are rapidly extending in numbers and influence, it must be plain to every observer that their strength and effectiveness would be enhanced a thousand fold if the whole were concentrated under one common head, and enabled to operate with one distinct impulse. To this end, we recommend that three delegates be chosen from each Order, to meet in general convention for the purpose of considering the subject of a union of the whole under one national jurisdiction, and the adoption of such measures as may lead to so desirable a result. We have conversed with members of all these several organizations, and with them the unanimous expression has been in favor of union. Let us see if it cannot be accomplished. THE ANNIVERSARY IN NEW JERSEY.--As our present number will probably be issued before the 24th of May, we will state that the preparations for the celebration are such as to promise a large, imposing and interesting series of ceremonies. The several Chapters and Delegations will arrive at Newark in time to form the line of procession at two o'clock, P. M., at which time the column will commence its march, and move through the principal streets of the city to the place assigned, where the oration will be delivered by Brother Alfred B. Ely, P. G. S., of Massachusetts. Chancellor R. H. Cady, of American Chapter, Jersey City, has been appointed Grand Marshal, to whom the several delegations will report. An invitation having been extended by the Committee of Arrangements to the Chancery of New-York, and the Chapters under its jurisdiction, the same was read at the last meeting of Chancery. The invitation was accepted, and extended to the several Chapters, and a committee appointed to make the necessary arrangements for the occasion. Chancellor E. B. Brush, has been chosen Grand Marshal; and the delegation will be escorted by Captain Hagadorn's Company of American Rifles. The Chancery of New-York will assemble on the morning of the 24th, in full regalia, at their rooms, corner of Grand-street and Broadway, at nine o'clock, A. M., where the Chapters will also meet. The line will be formed in Grandstreet, right on Broadway, when the whole will march together to the ferry at the foot of Cortlandt street, then cross to Jersey City; and, after a short march through that city, escorted by American Chapter and the Continental Guard of New Jersey, proceed by the one o'clock train to Newark. Excursion tickets will be issued to the Order at twenty-five cents each for the excursion, and it is recommended that each Chapter shall ap OUR BOOK TABLE. MONG the new books of the month are two of deep importance to the advocates of civil and religious liberty. One of these works is entitled: "AMERICANS WARNED OF JESUITISM; or, Jesuitism Unveiled, " by John Claudius Pitrat, formerly a Romish Priest. The work is published by J. S. Redfield, Clinton Hall, in a cheap form, and should be in the hands of every American. The author presents himself duly accredited We make a short extract from one of his chapters, entitled "Aim of the Jesuits in the United States." "AMERICANS, your Republic is the polar star of the apostles of liberty, who wander on the ocean of systems, at least at present, inapplicable. She is the sun that enlightens the nations, the hope of the oppressed, and the terror of tyrants. The goddess of freedom, with exuberant breasts, having been her mother, and a soul of unknown power, a supernatural perfection, having been bestowed upon her, her first breath in the political life, was the breath of a giant. She, still in her cradle, shook off the yoke of England, the colossus of the civilized and uncivilized world, who tried to stifle her. Since that time, so wonderful has been her growth, that the enlightened of all countries, the victims of all tyrannies, and the lovers A SYNOPSIS OF POPERY AS IT WAS AND AS IT Is, by William Hogan. Published by Silas Andrus & Son, Hartford, Conn. This is another work by a seceding Romanist priest, designed to exhibit, to the American people, the positive hostility of that politico-religious organization towards all free government. The repetition of works of this class, from such unquestionable sources as those noticed in our present number, and the numerous proofs afforded from other sources, should convince the most tolerant that the political designs of Romanism are laid at the very foundation of our institutions; and that, although the great mass of members under its in their religious faith; yet, the spirit of the jurisdiction may be, and doubtless are, sincere hierarchy itself, and the meaning and measures of its leaders, are political, and nothing else. This work is sold by agents throughout the country. EPISODES OF INSECT LIFE.-By an anonymous author. J. S. Redfield, Clinton Hall, Publisher 320 pp. octavo, elegantly printed and bound. The work is copiously, facetiously and beautifully illustrated with numerous engravings, embodying, what may be termed, the poetry of knats, spiders, and butterflies-and gives an amusing history of the habits, customs and genealogy of the Insect World in general. The "Episodes" are written in an easy and pleasing manner, and the author, whoever he is, has hit upon a sub of freedom, seeing on her forehead a kind of divine seal, ject for a book that will be read with great inflock together under her sheltering arms. terest by everybody; more especially as the writer appears to understand his subject thoroughly. "Undoubtedly your Republic rests upon the granite, but I come from below the ground; there I have seen minersI want to warn you. Their hammers, forged in the hatred of political and religious freedom, in the fire of fanaticism and superstition, are harder, more durable than diamond; the point is sharp. piercing, irresistible. I saw the granite falling in large and heavy blocks, as fast as they sap. Of course they must work a long while, before they reach the surface, and blow up your Republic-but these miners never die, soon or late they will succeed." The other, to which we alluded above, is entitled: "DEALINGS WITH THE INQUISITION; or, Papal Rome, her Priests and her Jesuits, with Important Disclosures." By the Rev. Dr. Achilli, late Prior, &c., &c. Published by Harper & Brothers, 82 Cliff Street. This is a work of great interest. The author was for many years a high dignitary of the Romish hierarchy, and the revelations that he makes are truly startling. We shall make further note of this book, which we have barely had time to glance into, at a future time. FIELD-BOOK OF THE REVOLUTION.-Harper & Brothers. No. 13, the first of the second volume of this elegant National Work, by Mr Lossing, is before us, as beautiful as any of its predecessors. The engravings of this work are throughout of the finest class. THE SPIRIT OF THE UNION.-This is the title of a large new weekly, of eight pages, edited by J. W. Bryce, Esq., and embodying the true patriotic sentiment adapted to all portions of the Union. The "Spirit" is edited with great force and ability, and in its mechanical execution is not surpassed by any paper of its class.-Terms, $3 per annum. LONDON LABOR AND THE LONDON POOR.No. 4. This is a continuation of the work on this subject noticed in the last number of the Republic. It is neatly illustrated. Harper & Brothers, publishers point one member to procure the tickets for the whole such a course will prevent confusion or dely, and the person so employed may have the tickets ready on the arrival of the procession at the ferry. It is estimated that at least one thousand members of the Order in New-York city and Brooklyn will attend the anniversary at Newark, and we hope the New Jersey Railroad Company will be prepared with cars to convey them. THE ORDER--ITS FRATERNIZING INFLUENCE. -There is a tie connected with our brotherhood that binds its members together with an embrace more cordial than any other, not within the limits of consanguinity. The members of other societies of a benevolent character will undoubtedly extend the hand of cold charity to a needy brother, as freely and as truly as our own; but with us there is a something that impels each member to a more hearty recognition of a brother under all circumstances; and when we meet -no matter where--we are no longer strangers, though we may never have met before. If we go to a strange city, town or village, remote from our residence, and enter a Chapter-room, we are a stranger no longer--we are at home--and on the spot where we knew no face, and could claim no other sympathy, the bond of the American Brotherhood is thrown around us, and we find ourselves suddenly in the midst of friends, earnest and hearty in their welcome. GROWTH OF THE ORDER.-Perhaps in the whole history of private associations, not one has increased so rapidly in numbers and influence, as the Order of United Americans. Only six years have passed away since the incipient steps were taken for its organization; upwards of a year was required to lay the foundation on a firm basis, by the organization of a single Chapter, in good working order, under a constitution and laws; at least two years more were devoted to the struggle of its infancy against the obstacles which prejudice and suspicion cast in its way so that, on the whole, it is little more than three years since its actual growth began-and the Order already numbers about twenty thousand members, to which we may safely add, as the increase of the current year, at least, ten thousand-making, at the close of 1851, a total of thirty thousand members. Among these are a considerable number of sea-faring men, who carry with them, to the remotest portions of the known world, in the fraternal spirit of our brotherhood, a tie that draws and binds them together, under all circumstances, in weal or woe, but always for good. Our flag is already seen and hailed with delight by those who recognize it in every port and over every sea; and no man NEW CHANCELLORS.-At a meeting of the who sails under it is permitted to suffer while Chancery of New-York, held May 12, the fola brother is within hail. So, too, on land, through-lowing Chancellors presented credentials, and out the length and breadth of our vast country, a brother is always at hand, either as a companion or comforter. It is difficult to estimate the extent of numbers that our Order is destined to attain. Its principles and objects are so in unison with the innate feelings of every deserving American, and the necessity of its organization so clearly apparent, that we hesitate not in the opinion that at least seven-tenths of all the native-born will ultimately become united with us, in support of the Union and its institutions, against every onslaught, whether of domestic faction or of foreign jealousies and intrigue. The mere personal advantages of this fraternal sentiment are incalculable; but when we regard it as the offspring of a pure patriotism, as it is, it becomes a thousand times more impressive. The impulse that prompts it is not that of a mere conventionality--it is national in its character, and almost holy in its origin: it springs from a love of country, recognizing all who are bound by the same sacred ties, as brothers indeed in the great family of freemen, and it is poured forth as an honor to him who honors his native land, and lives for it above all minor partialities and prejudices. Such is the fraternizing influence of our Order--such the spirit of love that it engenders among its members. were duly qualified, viz. : From Jasper Chapter, Thomas C. Walsh. From Columbia Chapter, S. L. Hill. From Wayne Chapter, Thomas Seward, John BROTHER WHEELER'S ADDRESS -The com mittee appointed by Chancery to obtain a copy of the address delivered by Brother Wheeler at Tripler Hall on the 22d of February last for publication, reported that the orator had himself made arrangements for having it printed. In consequence of this arrangement, we have not been able to issue it as intended, as a supplement to the Republic, and have not yet seen a copy. |
