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CONGRESS-MoNpAY.

In the Senate, after our paper went to press, the
bill making appropriations for the continuation of the
Cumberland Road in Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois,
passed to third reading by vote of % to II.
DAY next, call up for consideration the bill to rechar
ter the banks of the District Of Columbia, and MIR.
EVANS gave notice that ks would, tomorrow, call
up the tariff question. MIR. BAGBY has the floor, and
will address the Senate on the subject The bill
providing indemnity to officers, seamen and marines,
for property lost board Of United States vessels
or which may be lost hereafter, was discussed,
amended, and ordered TO be engrossed for a third
reading. The Senate then went into Executive ses-
sion, and, after which, it al journcd.
In The House, the report from the Select Committee
in relation to The late renconre, debated until
late in the evening" and the report ordered TO be
printed and the subject postponed, by vote of l02
to S.
The House then resolved itself into Committee
Of the Whole the state of the Union, Mr.. Hor-
xISs in the Chair, and took up the tariff bill. Mr..
Duncan addressed the committee at length, and
late in the evening, on motion Of Mr.. HAMaErr, the
Committee and reported progress. Mr.. DION
cooLE then introduced his colleague, the Hon. T.
ii. BAyLY, elected in the place Of Mr.. WISE who
qualified and took his seat and then the House
ad iourned
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II. M. SAUNDERS.
To the Editor Of ". North Carolina Standard I.

As it has been publicly charged that a portion O,
the democratic members of Congress have been en-
gagged in an intrigue to Influence and control the Bal
tmore convention against the nomination Of Mr.
Van Buren, as the democratic candidate for the pref.
dcDcy and as | understand am considered as ono
Of the TRAITORS in the camp desire my cons tusnts
shall know The Isu have acted that they be prepar
ed to decide az 10 The justice of the charge so far
am concerned. have attended no caucus signed
no paper, with the view Of associatiny spains, Mr.
Van Buren, for the presd ncy. have in,ercbanped
opinions freely With our democratic friends in Con.
gress, and bad uniformly declared agans, the policy
OF setting aside Mr.. Van Buren, as | considered his
nomination bad boon Fixed by the party. But have,
at The same time, sad ! could see improperly in
The delegation of each State acting for thems elves
aud, as the members Of Congress were in the duly 70,
ccipt Of letters from III, r constituents they could
communicate any information they might thus receive
10 'hen own delegation to the convention that rre-
sumed all who desed success 10 the cause could not
object to Information from any source that as to tho
charge Of Caucus dica,on both wings add democrats
were in the weekly. II not daily Tor rather nightly
habi, of holding csucuses that whilst the delegates
might be fresh from the people they certainly could
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not object TO any additional information. Judging
themselves a. TO its value. Being self an alternate
delegate, and notified by my principal that he could
not attend, ldesrsd 10 iormati, io NY GUIDE now
siaio, as the result u my conference a. matters al
present stand thai Ia the eeniyons Saiss IN ,ehieh ihs
dsiooaiie party claim hacing any reasonable prospect
@ success msjoTi Of The democratic delegations repre-
seni'"g those Siaes wa cay thai ,oh Mr. yaa Byea as
me presidents candidate, HE cannot ea,y more .en
SEVE-Nj thai 10Th fresh candidate of sound demo
eri'e principles. should hare equa and spen bel
fer chance haa oar oPpo,.enis, Ia carrying the other
fOORIEE.N Siaiss. Ii what have thus stated and
done be treason To the people, then ! am taitvr.-
But take the occasion 10 sly To ose who are prat
ing 90 often svely about traitors thai IN the matter
now agaling The public, lraolds may be found IN the
field; and IL will not be difficult deciding who they
are
X. NJ SAUNDERS.
MAY d lsAi
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TEXAS.

MI EXICO, Texas, and Yucatsn, in 1912, with an
lNl account Of the Sane Fe Expedition volume,
with map
Texas, lis Geography, Natural History, and Topo
graphy, by William Kennedy, Esq 1874
Description Of Texas by Franci. Mo, re, ITS His,o-
y, Geology, Geography and Statistics, small vol,
1874.
Mrs. Hcey's Texas, vol. with map.
Visit TO Texas, through those parts mos, interest
ing to American settlers.
Map of Texas, compiled by Gen Austin
Bhntz Mayors Mexico.
Kendali's Santa Fe Expedition
Prescott's NJ, xco.
Roblnson's Memoirs Of the Mexican Revolution.
History of Mexico lin ST. ,nish) by Lorenzana.
F.lsom's translation Of the Dispatches Of Cor,ez,
&c, &C.
For sale by
may +. TAYLOR
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NE w MUSIC.

JUST received Of the old established Music and
Stationery Store, Pennsylvania Avenue, two door
east Of 18th street
w. FISCHER.
Here's to you, Harry Clay.
Ashlard Melodies
10 the Walchful; music by Austin Philips.
drenmt that | dwrlt in marble halls. By NJ
w. Balfc.
The heart how'd down; music by Bale.
Speed thee, Pearllna fair, J. E Spiman.
Csvatina Of Cars1a, BergmuIler
The EloPement, 90 N. J. Morales
Mus oh! Heaven-song from Norma, translated
by J. h. Frye.
Let me love him music by Charles Haas.
CHEEKY DER the mountains.
The merry gondoer music by Alex. Lee.
Hard times, CTS.
Mama IS so very particular " John Parry.
De New York Calls Ethiopian Scr.nade.s.
Jubiatc-as used in the Protestant Episcopal
Church.
Songs for the Sabbath, music by Jos. 7. knight.
The Cell Of Freedom " Chss +. H.nberer.
may g-tf
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DALE OWEN.
From the CivJe.
TO THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF Ms
SISSIPPI


TO THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF MIS-
SlSSIPPI
The convention by which we were chosen as del
egaes to rePresen' the democracy OF Mi-sssit ri al
Baltimore on the 9Th Of May, expressed by ma
orlty of voices their preference of a candidate for the
presidency OF the Union Tnose who composed hi.
conveDthn united, In subsequent meeting in favor
OF the immediate anne iaiion of Texas to the IT, s.
Still aier the legislature of The State adopted resou-
lions OF instruction IN favor the immediate annexs-
ton aud the measure was declared TO be of para
mount Importance. This legislature WAS CONFUSED
- great extent, of the pbers of the nyen,iop
by which We were chosen as dee yates. These resp
lutioDs passed the Scnao Unanimously and the
House with bu, ten dssenting voices receiving he
votes OF all the democratic members. The Democra-
tic press of The Slate has also declared in favor of the
measure with perfect unaniDity and VIC believe it
has not single opponeat in the ranks of our demo-
oracy whist II Is also supported by very many Of the
wigs. We are Conscious that one now opposed
to the great measure, OF who would peril its success
by delay otherwise, would receive the support Of
the democracy of Mississippi and under this conyic.
lion we shall act delegates and endeayor faithfully
to carry out the will uf our constituents
We will represent the democracy of the State in
the Convention. To them only We responsible
Nor shall We be deferred from The discharge of our
duty 10y open crct assaults by threats and dc
ta,ion however bold and arrogant or by an unwar-
rant10le and presumpuous interference by others out
OF the State between us and our constituents. The
great emergency requires US further state. that we
shall continue to rest the question Of the re-apnexa
ton of Texas upon grounds whcl are truly a,iopa
and we desire TO select The democratic candidate for
the Presid ncy from that section Of the Union which
will be asked in spirit Of patriotism, to unite with
the South IN promoting the Of this great mea-
sure. The re anncxai of Texas is not a scotia ma
question. To the South II gives peace and security
TO the North and West new and ever-aupmeniinp
home markets. wbis, appeals to the patriotism and
he hnl MI nd
this great national and truly American measure and
those only who sustain it, shall receive our cordial
and undivided support.
r. NJ TUCKER,
ROBERT w ROBERTS.
w. II. HAMMEr,
J. THOMPSON,
X. J. WALKER,
w, SMITH.
CHS. A. BRADFORD.
WasnrsGTos Cry May 4, 1874
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NEW MUSIC

I UST RECEIVED at the old established Music
~ and Stationery Store, two doors east Of 10Th
street, Pennsylvania Avenue
w. FISCHER
The Day-music by w. A. King
oh, would ] had grl to love music by c J. w.
Jaooby
The raging canal (comic song by r. MONS
Joyful, Sedste-music by r. Koichardt
Oh, It's merry and free-music by II A. Norvile
Fleur de Marie Ia Gonaline--music by Mile l. Pa.
get
Camp Town Hornpipo
Eopanthe (qusdrille) ny Won Weber
The krskorisc "a set Of qusdrilles) by Musard
Brooklyn quadrilles-by A. A. Wheeler
Olympic Wa'tzes-by 8 Ehelich
Ashland Duetts--s collection Of six valtzes &c 80
by l. Aschenbach
Nassau Guards qoickstrp-by Knsbel
B9st@sn Daoee--ior the gui,sr--by Philip Emit
Dandy jim
ap l2-tf
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CLOTHING AND CLOTHING MATERIALS
FOR The NAVY.
NAVY DtpAKrMsEr

B.ssAU o. PSonsioSs AND CLorHise,
April IA, 1914.
SEALED proposals, endorsed Proposals for .sasy
- Clothing aad Clothing Materials will be received
al this Office until O'Clock, 2, NJ. on Monday, tho
10Th day Of May next, for furnishing and delivering
Con receiving forty five days notice. al each OF either
of the Navy Yards, Charlestown, Macs, Brooklyn.
y y, and Gosp IT, Va, such quan,iues of any
all OF the following named articles OF Navy Clothing
and Clothing Materials, may be ordered by the
Chief of the Bureau of Provisions and Clothing, or
by the Commsndsnls OF SAID Navy Yards respectively,
during The hscsi yesr commencing the hrst day o.
July next, aud ending oo the thutelh Jay OF June,
1875; viz:
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CHARLES J. INGERSOLL'S DISTRICT, PENN
SYLVANIA

A very large and enthusiastic meeting of Demo
eats friendly 10 the nomination of President Tyler
the candidate Of the party at the approaching Pre-
sidental election and in favor Of the immediate re-
annexation of Texas to the United States, was held
at Ebner's Railroad Hotel, Richmond, on Tuesday
evening, 3Oth ult. The meeting was organized by
the appointment of the following officers
President-CoI. SIDNEY JONES
EXTRACT, FROM THE RESOLUTIONS.
ined fully the conduct Of John Tyler since his eleva-
ton TO the Executive Chair of the Union, feel them
selves imperavely called upon to say that they be
eve that he is not only entitled to the nomination Of
the Democratic party to the high Office of President
of the United States but also that he is the only de-
mocrat who can be elected
Resolved That we heartily approve Of the pro-
posed National Democratic Tyler Convention, to be
held in the city of Baltimore.
Resolved, That as Mr. Van Buren, cannot receive
support in "a, deem il to be duty thus to
make this public declaration prior to the meeting of
the convention at Baltimore in May.
Rtsoir d, That we notice with great satisfaction
the unanimity of sentiment which prevails IN the
Democratic family in reference the remuneration
Of Texas to the United States, regarding h.
or evidence OF the popularity Of President Tyler
with the bone and snew Of the party, and Another
proof that sound policy demands his nomination as
our candidate for the Presidency il we desire that
victory should perch upon our banner.
Resolred, That, after having fully understood the
designs of the British in relation to Texas, we be-
heyo that II IS immensely important to the interests
of the whole Union that this Government should
forthwith permit Texas to become one Of the terri
tories Of this Union.
Resolved, That we agree with General Jackson
that this is the golden opportunity for re-annexing
Texas, and that Congress ought not TO allow 1t to
pass by, and thus perhaps lo4e the chance of reso
ring Texas 10 this Republic.
Resolred, THAT WE THIS DAY PLACE
IN NOMINATION. JOHN TYLER, AS OUR
CANDIDATE FOR THE PRESIDENCY IN
"A, AND THAT WE WILL BEAR HIS NAME
ON OUR BROAD BANNER FROM THIS
TINE ONWARD TILL WE HAVE VICTORi-
OUSLY NET OUR OPPONENTS AT THE
POLLS; FOR, WITH HIS VETOES, AND
HIS ADVOCACY OF THE RE-ANNEXA A.
TON OF TtXAS TO THIS UNION, A CLIO
RlOUS TRIuMPu AWAITS US
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ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN BIOLOGISTS
AND NATURALISTS

This association will hold its next (6ftb) annual
meeting in the city Of Washington, ID. c. common
cling on Wednesday, TIC 9Th day of May, instead OF
the 10th, as was enormously stated in the General
Circular issued in December last
Ii was at the instance Of the National Institute
that the Association resolved to make Washington
the place of one Of it, meetings and it is hoped thai
members Of the Institute will do all in their power
to promote the important object of the meeting.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE.
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BlBB COUNTY, GEORGIA.

Alta meeting of the Democratic Young Men of
B'bb, on the Gath instant the following resolutions
were proposed and unanimously adopted. We like
them because OF that patriotism they Indicate which
begins at hone and radiates abroad warmer at the
centre than at the circumference
Resclrsd, That the Annexation Of Texas to the
Union, is subject Of the deepest interest to every
portion OF this great concderacy and the South
ern states, Is IN point Of importance paramount
every such consideration as the political asceDdsucy
Of any man or party Of men.
Resolved, That We will greet the day when Texas
is made State Of this Union, giving To the South
an mpregnable barrier TO ward off British ,ggres.
sions on her most vulnerable frontiers, and ensu-
ring to us peace and prosperity. And We will view
ths refusal OF the proposition Of Anne xaton as ca
lamity, and cannot look upon those who may be
instrumental in causing it. friends 10 us or the
South.
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May 9th, 1871.
TO THE ERToR OF THE GLOBE.
HoUsn or REPRESENTATIVES.
NJ. q 1911

HoUsn or REPeksENTATIyEs
May 6, 1874
STA Lst the circumstance of my name no, appear
ing appended, along with the Of the dem
delegation from Indiana, TO certificate to be inserted
IN TO nights Globe MAJ be construed into an admis
sion OF my opinion that "a ed cement has
existed Tor some weeks past ia the city having the
design TO act upon the ensuing democratic national
convention and To induce that dy TO set asiue the
VIII OF he American democracy think il right To
state that have not seen any evidence that proves
such concerted movement
ROBERT DALE OWEN
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CONGRESS-TuEsp,y.

the presentation OF memorials and petitions upon va
rious subjects. After which, the bill granting GER
tain public lands TO the State oil Indiana was read
third time and passed, which was all the business
done at the time our paper went 10 press.
In the House. after the reading of the Journal Mr..
Mckay moved that the rules be suspended, for the
House TO resolve itself into Committee OF the
Whole on the state Of the Union; which was agreed
to. MIR WELLER took the Chair, and the committee
resumed the consideration Of the Tariff bill and MIR.
DuSo.s finished his remarks commenced yesterday.
After he had concluded, Mr. HARpis Of Illinois, OBJ
tanned the floor, and advocated high protective Ia
riff The discussion was going on a, the time
our Reporter left the House.
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TYLER AND TEXAS TOOl
UNCONDITIONAL NOMINATIONS ny THE PEOPLE, or
JOHN TYLER
For THE PRESIDENCY
South lizard, philadelphia.

On The 27th ul,. huge meeting Of the Democracy
assembled at the house Of p. Mcclure, in South
Ward, Philadelphia, John O'Bren in the chair.
The assembly nominated John Tyler, Of Virginia,
for the next Presidency and nailed his flag to the
mast They say 10 their resolutions
l. Rsoirsd To rally upon The candidate Of our
e'o'ee honest John Tyler, The friend OF his county
ana of mankind throughout the couuiry.
q We pledge ourselves 10 un,irinp vigilance in the
cause Of the candidate Of choice because he dared
70 sustain and defend the .Consiuon in the face of
AL opposition.
- We nov proclaim to the cou ntry, that we have
u''ed Tor the war that our banner s nailed to the
Ds"'ui mat our motto is Ju.tce TO John Tyler and
pAnoorscy--- xatioa OF Texas and IN. co.,
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man Student, sc.
CONTENTS.
PARr FRsT, TALIs-Tbe Indian Coquo,tes or
tho Mohaek Girls, dedicated TO the Coqueites Of
Washington the Deserted House the Pirate Count;
the Demon Bride
P,Rr SECOND, PosrRr Transitions aud Imita.
tons in Verse from the Portuguese Spanish, Italian,
German, and Arabic languages.
P,Rr TWrp, ESSAYS list, on the fsl.ehood Of
Gloomy Theories 81, the policy Of increasing the
Territories Of the United States every favorable
opportunity, and the future renewal Of the Congress,
Of Panama ID, cxpediency Of extending promotion
TO pri,otes m the Army and Navy Alb, evils of
meanness and parsimony in public salaries; 5th,
means Of encouraging the emf grafton Of the rich
well as the poor To this country; 9Th, influence
upon public prosperity Of having men Of genius az
the head OF affairs illustrated by the examples Of
history.
The above work is nearly ready for publication.
Many Of the articles appeared originally IN the jour
pals and periodicals. april 10 diw2iw2m
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TO THE EDITOR OF TuE GLOBE.

After what has recently appeared in your paper, |
ask as matter of right, that you insert the follow
ing, intended for my constituents
II. M SAUNDERS
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MARRIED.,

On Thursday morning. % instant by Rev. Mr..
Strirgfellow, RICHARD DEMEN +, Esq. to Mrs.
JANE RI. COMPTON,, both OF this city
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NEW GOODS NEW GOODS 4!
NEW GOODS!!l

TIVE subscribers are now opening large and
Il beautiful assortment VI Spring Goods all Of
which arc OF desirable styles and qualities and will
be sold 81 such prices as must please the customer
IN part, they name
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STATE RIGHTS.
+. TAYLOR.

I respectfully solicit, of all parts of the country,
i patronage for my work oil thus momentous sub
ect IL Is an entirely impartial and careful uvesti.
cation OF the pripcp Of our Union-for the pre-
seryston oil the UnIondefining and illustrating the
real spirit aud bearing OF all political elements
and having no par isan or personal object whatever
II would not become me TO speak particularly Of
the appreciation with which the work has been re-
ceyed II has been taken by many Of the most dis
tnguished men in the country, including the Presi-
dent heads of Departments and members Of both
Houses Of Congress.
The subject will continue to be one of great and
increasing import. Ii is involved continually in the
movements Of some OF the States and in our Ma.
tional Legislation am the earnest that the
work should be encouraged, because wish to be en-
abled publish further upon the subject. | hum
bly,, yet very confidently, that il is still OBJ
securely comprehended, by those whose positions
render clear and broad perception Of it peculiarly
important; and that this arises from their not being
deeply conyer>aDt with the REASON of political re-
lstons. ardently desire 10 enter again this field OF
mighty principles and Of close and candid ratiocna-
ton. pray the North TO be quiet, they 60 too
far and the South still TO adorn their rectudc with
an heroic patience.
II remains only for more particularly to offer
the work. Will not individuals at distance unite
in ordering il Should any person be pleased to
transmit me one dollar, will Immediately forward
four copies ESTWICK EVANS,
OF the North.
Washington City, March 90, 1874.
April 5th, lSi4. Since the Insertion Of the above,
have considered IL due TO this yvEsTruL subject TO
append TO the advertisement the letter below from
very sound minded and distinguished individual, If
being one Of several Of unqualified appreciation, which
have been sen, me and, my object is TRUTH and
not applause, invite the severest scrutiny into my
doctrines.
LETTER
Dear Sir: | have psrused your work on State
rights three several times, and with great pleasure
and satisfaction II is TO next 10 the blessed book
of TRurB, the Blble-the more you read il the more
you want to.
| we'll remember that, when quite young, heard
my honored father (who was Just from the battle
fields Of the Revolutionary war, in which he served
tbrougbout) contend for similar principles. My de-
oided and unqualified opinion is that your work
should bc read and taught in all schools
and other literary Institutions; and permit me to say
that feel proud yet humby so, that God has spared
you through the various 'icissudes Of life 10 give
such noble production 10 the American People and
to the world. %. q"
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TALES, RHYMES AND ESSAYS.
CONTENTS.

RY PROFESSOR RICHARD S. EVANS, Coun-
sellor at Law, author Of Witch Greek, the Ger
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THE NORTHERN MOVEMENT.

Now that the Presidential election is over
and the Democracy triumphant, Federalism has
thrown aside the mask of Whiggery, and shows
TO the world the features which it has long con
cealed. And, as a consequence, we have an
impetus given 10 the Native American move.
ments by MIR. Webster, who rallies the broken
forces with speech, and a couplet of poetry by
way Of introduction. Their ''cause is the
same, our country is the same, and zoe are the
same"-and he might have added, "aoe are
Where ace hare ever been, and ever mean
10 be-"
On Friday evening this gentleman, in his
address TO the Wings Of Boston, came out
openly for an alteration and extension of the
naturalization iairs-at the same time, being
s'wing and desirious that America should Of
fer an inviting asylum TO the oppressed of all
the nations of the earth.n This was tried in the
days Of the elder Adams, and those who are
familiar with history know what followed on
the advent of Jefferson. But cannot our friends
perceive, through the "couds that seem to
lower upon and darken" The Wing prospects,
the kindng of blaze for the Presidential con-
test Of 1913 I; when Federalism shall take him
as its head, and follow in his march to victory
This is his primary step-the unturing of his
standard--he first tap of the drum, and the
sound of the buge. We must now watch this
Northern Light, and see with what favor it will
be received by his friends. But is it not un.
kind thus 10 outslrip Mr.. Archer, who took this
aim previously in the Senate, and there avowed
his determination to fight vaiantly in the cam
pagn so prematurely commenced, until victory
should perch upon his banner!