World to the New, during the next ten or twenty years, to the extent probably of from one to two millions a year." Forty millions of propagandists added to the European "league" in this country in twenty years! Of course, we must give them the right to make our laws. Are the people willing to do so? BOUND VOLUMES.-We have at the office, 100 Nassau street, several specimens of elegantly bound volumes of the Republic for | 1851, in Turkey morocco, boards, vellum, and half-bound, of various colors, plain and full gilt. On some of the specimens, the portrait of Washington, the Declaration of Independence, the Capture of Andre, and other appropriate illustrations and devices, are splendidly printed in gold. Persons wishing their numbers bound, would do well to select a style from these patterns, all of which will be furnished at very low prices. CHIT-CHAT WITH OUR READERS. "to after I had been cosily and comfortably seated in the big leathern chair of the poet, wheeling about and about, and ever and anon gazing in admiration at the beautiful pictures which adorned his walls, (the handiwork of his own masterly pencil,) my revery was interrupted by Mr. Walcutt's communicating to me the fact that he had sent his son down to the Knickerbocker. Why, my dear sir,' replied I, 'you told me you were a bachelor. Pray, how old is your son?' ‘Oh, you misunderstand me,' he replied, 'I allude to my article entitled Sun-down.' 'True, true,' replied I; 'all right; now I take;' and we enjoyed a hearty laugh at the idea of his little bantling having gone down to the Knickerbocker to be admired for its beauty by the numerous readers of that work. I hope it has gained its 'papa' increased fame."-The Washington papers inform us that the members of Congress, and even the ladies, who were invited by Mr. Collins on board his splendid steamer, the Baltic, on its late visit to the Potomac, partook so liberally of the generous hospitality of their host that they became decidedly "mellow" and "funny." We hold this to be an absolute scandal, and we hope the ladies at least will come out " a man," and deny the soft impeachment.Quite a nice little discussion was had in the Senate of the United States, a few days since, on a proposition to exonerate the Church Political from the payment of certain duties accruing on a quantity of sacerdotal vestments imported from Europe; and so tender were the political consciences of some of the "My esteemed friend William Walcutt, the "grave and reverend seigneurs," that the painter and poet, is a very amiable and wor- proposition was well-nigh sustained-twentythy young man, and during my occasional one senators voting in favor of passing the leisure moments it has been a pleasing pas-goods free, and twenty-two voting against it. time with me to visit his studio, and have a sociable chit-chat with one whose contributions to the magazines of our country (the Republic in particular) have won for him a pure and enviable reputation. It consequently happened, that a short time age he submitted for my perusal and approbation an eloquent poetical address to the declining orb of day, appropriately entitled, "Sun-down," which would have elicited the approval of even Bryant himself, barring the unimportant opinion of so obscure an individual as your very humble servant. Well, to come to my story at once: On a recent visit to Mr. Walcutt, after the salutations of the day had passed, and WALOUTT & SON.-Our valued contributor, Uriah H. Judah, Esq., tells the following capital joke about himself and another whose name is gratefully familiar to our readers. "All painters," somebody says, "are poets," but our bachelor friend Walcutt is one of the very few painter-poets who reveal, in the common acceptance of that term, "the faculty divine." Here is the story: This is so close a figure as to afford "the Church" good ground of encouragement of ultimate and speedy success; and when the consecrated garments are once permitted to pass free, it will be an easy matter to extend a like indulgence to wax candles, crosses, censers, idols, and even the tiara itself. The gradations are small, and, when taken by short steps, scarce perceptible.Æsop, or some other fabulous genius of the olden time, tells us of a sympathetic mouse which, by gnawing upon the meshes of a net, set free the dignified personage of a noble and powerful lion. Alas, for the ingratitude of created things! In these days the Lyon turns upon the mouse to destroy him. We speak parabolically, and for the sole purpose of inviting the attention of the American World to the fact that our amiable friend and constant advertiser, Mr. Emanuel Lyon, of No. 424 Broadway, possesses a talisman which has the quality of ridding all infected districts of those domestic annoyances, known as rats, mice, roaches, and insects of every variety. All who suffer from tenants of like kith, would do well to ask for his magic aid. AMUSEMENTS. BROADWAY THEATRE.-In the language of the play-bills, "a most unprecedented engagement!" Mr. Forrest, the highly distinguished and popular American tragedian, has now been playing at the Broadway Theatre upwards of forty consecutive nights, and each night to crowded audiences. This is, perhaps, already the most triumphant "star engagement" on the records of the "Roscian Society;" and as the same great actor is still placarded for nights to come, ad libitum, it is difficult to "guess" where this histrionic triumph will end. Meantime, the lovers of good acting and good management are the gainers, since never, even in the days of "its newest gloss," did the Broadway Theatre present attraction equal to the present time. With Mr. Forrest, supported as he is by Mr. Conway, Mrs. Abbott, and Madame Ponisi, play-goers may be sure of well-cast pieces. Underlined, we perceive a new "Spectacle" in preparation, of great cost and magnificence. NATIONAL THEATRE-Mr. W. G. Jones, a young actor of versatile talent, is now the cynosure of "the million" who throng Mr. Purdy's popular establishment in Chatham street. Yet it must not be inferred that the genius of this youthful Thespian is the only attraction at the "National." The management is constantly active in the production of attractive pieces, and among the many is that of the "Magic Well," a fairy spectacle with gorgeous appurtenances, just revived with all its original splendor, romance, and merriment. BARNUM'S MUSEUM.-The indefatigable manager of this Temple of Momus and the Graces gives us two performances daily, without an extra charge; and one would certainly think, before reaching the doors of the magnificent Amphitheatre, that he had already drunk in from the curiosities which line the clean and spacious halls, a full value of his fee of admission. One of the most interesting features of the Museum proper, is what is termed the "Happy Family," consisting of a collection of animals of the most opposite natures living harmoniously together in a sort of miniature phalanstery; dogs, cats, rats, mice, and monkeys are seen in most affectionate proximity; owls, eagles, magpies, and linnets, with numerous other varieties of the feathered and quadruped tribes, consort together after a fashion that might well serve as an example to many a family of humans. In the Amphitheatre, or Lecture-room, the beautiful drama of "Cherry and Fair Star" is now presented daily, afternoon and evening, affording a capital opportunity for happy families to spend two or three hours in diversion and profit. ALES AND TRADITIONS OF HUNGARY: a volume from the pen of THERESA PULSZKY. New-York: J. S. Redfield, Clinton Hall. THIS Volume is, with slight alterato enjoy tions, a reprint of a London edition, and consists of traditional stories of the olden times of Hungary, strongly spiced with the superstitions of the age to which they belong, including that of Der Freischutz and the Magic Bullets, made familiar to the American public through Von Weber's celebrated opera of that name. The volume is embellished with a portrait of the lady author. MUSINGS OF AN INVALID. By a Nameless Author. John S. Taylor, 143 Nassau street. Here is the second edition of as queer a book as any dyspeptic may wish to laugh over. It is redolent of humer, physic, petulance, and philosophy, with a vast deal of muttering, morality, and musing; and, but for a slight monotony of style, (very appropriate, perhaps, to a housed-up invalid, but not so interesting to a hale and well-fed spectator,) we should pronounce it faultless, in its way. We know of but one man in Gotham who could write just such a book, but as we do not know every body, we shall not take the risk of guessing. Whoever he is, he has given to the world a series of good, and-what is equally commendable-brief sermons, handsomely garnished with original and pleasing ideas, and replete with vivacity and interest. THE WAY TO Do GooD. By JACOB ABBOTT. Harper and Brothers, 329 Pearl street. This is the third and last of the "Young Christian Series," and, according to the preface, "is designed to present a practical view of Christian usefulness. It closes the series by exhibiting, in a very plain and simple manner, the way in which a sincere and honest follower of Jesus is to honor his sacred profession, and advance his Master's cause, by daily efforts to promote the welfare and happiness of those around him." The volume is handsomely embellished with well-executed engravings. LAYS OF THE SCOTTISH CAVALIERS, and other Poems. By WILLIAM EDMONDSTOUNE AYTOUN. J. S. Redfield. The author of these poems has chosen a number of the salient points of Scottish history for a series of ballads, in which is embodied a degree of pathos, without much attempt at the fire of poetry or rhetorical elegance. The volume commends itself mostly for its simple and touching narrative. FIELD-BOOK OF THE REVOLUTION.-No. 20 of this patriotic serial is before the public, from the press of the Harpers. It is full of valuable reminiscences and beautiful illustrations. BLEAK HOUSE.-The Harpers have issued No. 1 of Dickens's new romance with this title. FUNERAL OF HENRY GIBSON.--Only a month ago, we announced in the Republic that the Order was honored at its ceremonies at Metropolitan Hall, by the presence of the only surviving member of Washington's Life Guard, Henry Gibson, then one hundred and one years of age. It is now our duty to record the death of that noble veteran, and to state that his venerable remains were consigned to the earth with becoming ceremonies on Monday, the 22d of March, one short month after his presence had been greeted by the loud acclamations of the thousands assembled on the birth-day anniversary. Mr. Gibson died on the 15th ultimo, we 66 as he slept alone in his glory." The remains being placed in a pneumatic. coffin, with a glass front, afforded an excellent opportunity to gaze on his time-worn features. The Continentals, having charge of the funeral ceremonies, invited our Order to participate with them on the occasion. This invitation was promulgated by the G.S. through the daily papers, and about one thousand members of the Order attended the funeral in full regalia, with mourning badges. The banners of Washington, Manhattan, and Wayne Chapters were brought into the procession shrouded in crape, as were also the instruments of music of the several bands. Grand Chaplain Steele, with two subordinate Chaplains, all wearing the impressive regalia of their calling, occupied a carriage at the head of the procession of the Order, fol lowed immediately by the Chancery of this State. The escort to the remains consisted of the several companies of Continentals in this city, Brooklyn, Jersey City, and Newark, N. J., a detachment of American Rifles, and two or three detachments from other corps. Captain Helme's company, acting as the guard of honor, took charge of the hearse. The chief mourners were, a son and a granddaughter of the deceased, who occupied a carriage immediately following the hearse; these were followed by the veterans of '76 and 1812, the Mayor and Common Council in carriages, and the Order of United Americans, who marched the whole distance to Greenwood Cemetery, where the remains of the old veteran were consigned to the grave. The entire pageant was conducted with appropriate and imposing solemnity. Mr. Gibson enlisted in the Continental army at Boston, soon after the battle of Bunker Hill, and was mustered into the regiment of Colonel Henry Dearborn. He was in the battles of White Plains, Monmouth, and Brandywine; at the latter of which he received a ball in his left shoulder. He accompanied General Sullivan to the Lakes in his campaign against the Indians, and witnessed the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown. When the Life Guard of the Commander-in-Chief was organized, Mr. Gibson had the honor to be selected as one of them, and he remained in that duty not only till the close of the war, but until the return of Washington to Mount Vernon, where himself and about one hundred others of the Guard took a final and affectionate leave of their beloved commander. "PROSCRIPTION."-We noticed that only three or four of the daily papers in this city mentioned the Order of United Americans in their reports of the ceremonies at the funeral of the veteran, Henry Gibson, notwithstanding that the members of the Order in regalia formed the only civic portion of the proces sion, and comprised about one half of the procession itself. Due notice was given, however, of the Irish and other foreign components engaged in the ceremonies. To these particular toadies we present our respectful compliments, assuring them that the Order asks no favors at their hands, being eminently able to take care of itself, and, if need be, of its friends and enemies also. "Is IT A POLITICAL ASSOCIATION?"-The following is a copy of a letter, conveying a question which, in various forms, has been propounded to us numerously, and as often answered, either publicly or privately, as circumstances required: NEW-YORK, March 10, 1852. MR. EDITOR:-Is the Order of the United Americans a political body, having a political object! and if so, what is its object? If that is not one of your secrets, please inform me in a categorical answer. I have conversed with several members of the Order, of whom I have asked the same question; some have answered me in the affirmative, and others flatly in the negative. Which of them are right, and which wrong? Why do they answer in a manner so opposite? Truly your obedient servant, REPLY. AMERICAN. "American" is entitled to, and shall receive, a categorical answer. The Order of United Americans is a political body, having a political object, and that object is the perpetuity of our institutions of civil and religious liberty. This is not, and never has been, “a secret.” Is not such an object political in the best and broadest sense of the term? And could Americans be employed in any political field, in any branch of political science, more ennobling or appropriate? You say some of our members tell you the Order is, and others tell you it is not political, and you ask why they answer in a manner so opposite? It is simply because of a misconstruction of the term, or else of the manner of the question. In the minds of some men, the term "political" applies to nothing but the organizations known as political parties, and the doings of those organizations, and in that sense the negative answer is correct, because the Order has not and cannot have within itself the elements of a party. It is composed of men of both parties, and therein lies its entire power to prune either party at its pleasure, when the good of the country demands it. Do you desire an instance of its activity and force? Look back about two years; cast your eyes upon the councils of the nation, where the torrent of treason is let loose, and the accursed spirit of disunion rears its hideous head; you will see the Constitution of our liberties set at naught by frantic factionists; you will see defiance hurled in the face of law; disorder rampant, and ruin staring upon the land; you will see the hearts of the people trembling and quailing under the commotion, as though an earthquake had lifted its mighty throes, and threatened to engulf them; or else you will find them excited with the burning animosity of a sectional hatred engendered in the corruption of the halls of Congress, and thence spawned forth upon the country. At this awful crisis did not the people rise up in one seemingly spontaneous outburst of patriotic indignation, and demand of their representatives an harmonious and patriotic settlement of the question, declaring that they would have the Union, the whole Union, and nothing but the Union? Do you remember the Union Meeting at Tammany Hall, the Union Resolutions in the Whig head-quarters, and that tremendous gathering of the people without distinction of party, known as the Union Meeting at Castle Garden? And do you remember how, from this great centre, the voice went forth from town to town, from State to State, from the ocean to the lakes, and from every where to the halls of Congress; and how it tempered the hot blood, shook the flame from the torch of discord, and led the Hotspurs of the nation to think of, talk of, and adopt measures of compromise and conciliation? If you remember any thing, you must remember these things; and when we tell you (confidentially) that it was the Order of United Americans, and they only, who set that ball in motion, and rolled it on until it came thundering against the doors of the Capitol, you can form some estimate of the objects and the capacity of our association. This is our answer, and we think it is "categorical." TRENTON, N. J.-The Chancery of NewJersey, having determined to hold their present quarterly session at Trenton, on the 10th of March last, engaged the new and commodious "Temperance Hall," and issued tickets for a public meeting on the evening of the 9th, for the purpose of explaining to the Trentonians the objects of the Order, with a view to the formation of one or more Chapters in that city. About three hundred persons were present, including several members of both houses of the Legislature, now in session there, and the ceremonies were opened with prayer by the Rev. Brother Waters, Chaplain of Lawrence Chapter. Chancellor Whitney, of New York, delivered the address, after which the meeting closed with a benediction. The principles of our Order will meet with a hearty response at Trenton, and measures are already in progress for the formation of one or two Chapters. The next quarterly session of the Chancery of that State will be holden at Jersey City. The following official communication, detailing a portion of the proceedings of the meeting at Trenton, has just been received; and as they are ordered to be published in the Republic, we give them a place: THOS. R. WHITNEY, P. G. S. Dear Sir and Brother :-By directions of the Chancery O. U. A. of New-Jersey, I send you the following resolutions, adopted at our quarterly meeting, in Trenton, March 10th inst.: Resolved, That the thanks of this Chancery be tendered to Chancellor Thos. R. Whitney, of the city of New-York, for his very able and eloquent address, showing forth the principles of the Order of U. A., to the citizens of Trenton, at a public meeting at "Temperance Hall," on the evening of the 9th inst. Resolved, That the thanks of this Chancery also be tendered to Brother George Waters, of 'Lawrence Chapter," New-York, for the interest and zeal manifested towards the Order of U. A. in the State of New Jersey, in several instances, and particularly at the city of Trenton, on the evening of the 9th inst. Resolved, That the G. C. C. send a copy of the ters, with the signatures of the G. S. and the seal above resolutions to Brothers Whitney and Walof Chancery, and that the same be published in the "Republic." JOHN H. LYON, G. S. J. B. CLEVELAND, G. C. C. A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CHANCERY OF THIS STATE was held on Monday evening, March 29th. The Grand Chaplain being absent, the Session was opened with prayer by Rev. Brother George Waters, Chaplain of Lawrence Chapter. The business of the session being a subject in which Mount Vernon, American, and Independence Chapters are specially interested, was referred to a committee, consisting of Chancellors Boyce, Page, Lefever, J. Voorhies, and S. H. Hopper. Jefferson Chapter asked leave, through its Chancellors, to hold a public anniversary at their Chapter-room, on the 20th instant, which was granted. The following communication from the G. S., in relation to the funeral of Henry Gibson, |