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RETALIATION.

The following changes and notifications in the
uniform prescribed for officers in the United States
navy are hereby authorized to take effect the LIST
day of January, 1886:
Captains, commanders, and lieutenants, only, are
TO wear epaulets, and they shall wear one on each
shoulder, over the shoulder strap yet never without
swords, when absent from the ship. The bullons Of
the epaulet shall be of silver gilt; those of captains
and commanders TO be in two rows, the outer row
to be half inch in diameter and three inches long,
and twenty in number; those of lieutenants three
eighths Of an inch in diameter, and three inches
long, in two rows, with proportonate number in
the outer row.
Straps of all epaulets shall be of navy gold lace,
with worked edge and crescent, according to the
pattern.
On the strap of each epaulet, a captain command
ing squadron and entitled TO wear broad pendant,
shall wear plain silver anchor and eagle, two
inches long, and above the eagle silver star, five
eighhs Of an inch in diameter; other captains the
same, excepting the star; commanders the anchor
only.
Every officer entitled to epauets, shall wear,
on each shoulder, above the shoulder seam of full
and undress coats, strap from three to four inches
long, and from ve-eighths to three-quarters of an
inch wide, which shall be made as follows:
For captains and commanders, of blue cloth, with
gold embroidery on each edge; for lieutenants, of
navy gold lace.
Captains who are authorized to wear star on the
in the centre Of the shoulder strap; other captains
plain silver eagle
In summer, or in tropical climates, commissioned
officers and passed midshipmen may wear dark blue
summer-cloth rock coats Of the same style and pat
tern the frock coats at present allowed, with me.
dunn size buttons
Passed midshipmen and midshipmen shall wear
round their caps band of navy gold lace one and q
half inch wide, instead of the present anchor and
star
In summer or in tropical climates officers, when
in undress and without epaulets, may wear, shir
board white straw hats: the body Of the hat to be
six inches in height, and the rim three and hal
inches in width.
Belts are to be of black glazed leather, one and Q
half inch wide, with sings of the same leather, three
fourths of an inch wide, with swivels and hooh
in one of the rings to suspend the sword the mount
ings must be of yellow gilt Belts shall be worr
| under the coat
| Swords are always to be worn with uniform, wher
absent from the ship on duty; or when on leave OF
foreign stations. Swords and belts presented to Off
GERS for public services may be in full dress
instead Of the regulation sword and belt
| GEORGE BANCROFT.
Navy DEPARTMENT,
| June 4, l845.
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Some little controversy appears to be getting up
between the citizens of Missouri and Iowa about
their boundary lines. The Palmyra Courier"
states ". H "-.r.ss
"That Mr. Riggs the sheriff Of Schuyler county has been
seized by the authorities of Iowa and bound with and
is confined in s in Van Buren, county in Iowa. all for
the offence of exercising the duties Of his Office sheriff
many years past and within constitutional limits"
This is one side of the story; now, what is the
other The st. Louis "New Era" fires up at this
demonsration-asks where are the civil and military
authorities of Missouri--decares that
Things have gone on till forbeaance has ceased to
virtue the times call for action. fMr Riggs
leased from Van Buren, jail tshoud be because there
and enough in Missouri to effect his
The militia of the State will do their duty and triumphant
sustain the Jurisdiction Of Missouri up Browns line
authorities will only take proper
thorze a concerted system Of action, sc. SC"
1t further states, that Mr. Riggs refuses TO give
bail, but properly determines to remain in Jail till
his trial"
All that we can say, as we know nothing of the
boundary lines, the merits of the subject, &C., Isl
that the act itself is in bad taste and the manner Of
treating it scarcely less so. Ours is land of laws
these laws ought to be respected, and then the first
mischief might not have been perpetrated, or the
best remedy might be now found for the abuse
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From the correspondence of the N. o. Republican.
PoRr LAvAcA, May ~, lS45

MY DEAR COLONEL: see by the papers in the
United States that there still doubts expressed
in some quarters about the course Texas will pursue
on the nv .,,cwu hvq u,e. an LIQUIDS
thori,y. or individuals in any station TO thwart the
almost unanimous wish to be annexed, would be an
immediate cause of violence and revolution. l at
tended the meetings in several places in the West,
and there were some who hung on the outskirts Of
the assembly, but they spoke not out, except ~ a
corner. / an, satisfied that any one who should at
tempt to address the people against annexation
would be in imminent danger Of his life.
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INTERESTING.

II will doubtless be recoected that the eonstruc-
ton OF the FIRST article of the convention between
Great Britain and the United States of 1918, rcla-
tive to the right Of fishing in the waters Of the An
glo-American dependencies, has long been in dis
cussion between the two governments, without hay-
ing heretofore led to any satisfactory result.
The exclusion Of American fishermen from the
waters of the Bay of Fundy was the most promi-
nent OF the grievances complained of on behalf of
the United States. We are gratifed to be now
bled to state that despatch has been recently re-
ceived at the Department Of State, from Mr.. Ever
EFT, our minister at London, with which he trans
mts a note from Lord Aberdeen, containing the sat
sfactory intelligence that, after reconsideration of
the subject, although the Queens government ad-
here 10 the construction of the convention which
they have always maintained, they have still come
to the determination of relaxing from it, far to
allow American fishermen to pursue their avosations
in any part Of the bay of Fundy, provided they do
not approach--except in the cases specified in the
treaty Of lSl8-wthn three miles of the enironee of
any bay on the coast Of Nova Scotia or New Bruns-
wick.
This is important concession, not merely as re-
moving an occasion of frequent and unpleasant dis
agreement between the two governments, but as re-
opening to our citizens those valuable fishing
grounds within the bay Of Fundy which they en-
joyed before the war of 1912, but from which, as
the British government has since maintained, they
were excluded by the convention of 1918.
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SANTA FE.-Tbe Reveille says letter from Santa
Fe, dated April Ia, announces that an express had
been received there, recalling the governor and a-
pointing Mariana Chaves in his place. Don Juan
Andreas Archuteta received the appointment OF COM
mandant general. The old governor refused TO give
up his place until the debts contracted by him should
be paid. The Junta de Departmental are deter
mined to back him. This arrangement is supposed
to be temporary. The property Of some OF the citi-
zens had been taken to pay of the soldiers.
81 Louis Exporter.
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From the N. o. Jeaenonian Republican. May -,
GENERAL SAM. HOUSTON.

We regret to see in the Courier of last evening, all
article calculated TO give an erroneous impression
regard to the object ofGeneral Housions visit the
United States. Had the editor Of that respectable
Journal received the information the subject thar
we have, he could not have supposed that the veh-
cradle inmate Of the Hermitage would desire the
Postponement OF this long-promsed visit We are
authorzed to say, on unquestionabe authority, that
this VISIT y made noo in compliance with . pressing
invitation from Gen. Jackson, which has been most
strongly urged since the rapid decline Of his health
But iii intimated that Gen. Houston is opposed
to annexation, and that at this 'crtical period v
in the progress Of the measure he ought as pari-
OF, to remain at home. Now, we submit that the
reverse of both these differences is the fact Not only
10 Gen. Houston not opposed to annexation, but he
has been, we have high authority for saying, at
every stage Of the agitation ofthe question: its steady
and enlightened advocate. And more we venture To
say that when the true and authentic history Of this
question, in all its aspects, is developed, il will be
found that it is more to his influence than 10 any
other individual the United States will be indebted
for the glorious accession of Texas to the federal
Union.
Gen. Houston, ii is true, il we understood his
position correctly preferred more liberal terms for his
country; but he waived these subordinate objections
sooner than defeat the great result patriot cannot
justly be censured for demanding. in the prelim,-
nares Of negotiation, all that possibly can be OBJ
tanned from his own government.
We do not conceive, either, that there is anything
"critcal," at the present uncture, in relations
with Texas. Ii Is conceded all hands, that there
among the people Of Texas, no serious opposition TO
annexation, and there is no doubt that the Executive
will faithfully execute their will There is abundant
evidence Of this, by this time, in the possession Of
our government
fTexian patriotism is TO havea victory in the sue
cess Of this measure it has been already gained
gained by the calm and argumentative discussions
that have taken place between President Jones, Cen
Houston, and the able and discreet American MIN
lister Mr.. Doneson) entrusted with the manage
ment of the negotiation. The question is settled, as
far as the Executive of Texas is concerned.
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OREaos MrErrNo-At public meeting held in
Bevile, Illinois, on the 2lst instant, the following
resolutions were offered by Governor Reynolds F..

Resolved That Is unanimously agreed by the whole
Union without regard to the political parties that the Ore
gon territory forms integral part OF the United States
has the right TO the Oregon terri
tory that IL has to any State in the unlon
assoIped That the relations OF the United States with
foreign nations impeously demand Of the people Of this
repubIc 10 assert their rights do therefore express our
solemn decided determination to maintain the occupa
ton Of the Oregon territory at all hazards,
Resolved That we, the people assembled in this meet
ing pledge ourselves to our feowctzens Of the Union
that will resist with force necessary, all and every
foreign power from interfering with our domestic relations
with territory
Rssoired That do not approve Of the government Of
the United States entering into any negotiations with any
foreign nation In regard TO the Oregon territory
but only 10 settle the boundaries OF said territory
Resolped That we respectfully solicit many citizens
of the state of Illinois ns may find II convenient attend
the grand western meeting Memphis Tennessee on the
lh Of July next and the contemplated meeting the
time In Williamson county in the state OF Illinois,
specially suggest be postponed to some other day
The meeting was addressed by Judge Douglass,
Gov. Reynolds, Judge Scates, Mr. Gillespie, and
others; and the resolutions adopted unanimously.
We concur fully in the spiritof the foregoing res
outions. Let us have actor and no more talk. II
England is determined to get possession Of Oregon,
or to Interfere with our domestic Institutions,
the sooner the issue is met the better Oregon
should be occupied by us without delay. That is
the proper way 10 settle the question, and the only
effective mode which can be adopted.
Missouri Reporter.
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MAIL. FOR THE PACIFIC.

The United States schooner F1rt, Lieutenant Com
mandant J. M. Watson will sail from Norfolk, for
Carthagena and Chagres, and will convey any let
tiers that may be received at Norfolk post paid,
or before the Goth instant.
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
H June S, lS45.
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rTNO INSTRUCTORS.-lTh following professors
4 and teachers will be wanted in the Newton
University, which is to be organized during the
coming autumn, viz:
professor Of ancient languages
A professor Of modern languages
A professor of astronomy and natural philosophy
professor Of mathematics.
principal of the department for the education of
teachers. eat
A teacher of the grammar school.
A teacher with family to take charge Of the
boarding department.
Applications will be received till July "a. Adj
dress, 1ei
3 j. B. BURLEIGH,
BY President of Newton University,
Baltimore, Maryland.
Baltimore, May 81, 1845
May 29-lawsw3ws
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NAVY DEPARTMENT.


Skinner, commanding naval forces the coast of
Africa, to the Secretary Of the Navy, dated Cape
Palmas, 10th March, 1645
From the authentic within my reach ap.
pears that Is rapidly increasing Is mani
fest and admitted all sides that long protection is
afforded by the presence of asquadron will increas
ing in and profit Since the chastisemen inflicted
the people Barbee the natives stand in fear ofour power
the American merchants trade in security at places
where previously to that event, they deferred from
entering from fear of the trerchous character Of the
ves brisk and lucrative is carried on in ivo
ry camw ood palm oil hides and gold dust received in
exchange for various articles the growth manufacture Of
the United States. II is apparent TO superficial observer
that the along the stand in of vessels
of war; the manifested by the officers for
chantmen and citizens employed in their vocaons, the
prompt in which every wrong inflicted them has
and every act of kindness acknowledged has
the effect Of inducing the African proptiae every
citizens Of country the lone missionary expe
rences and acknowledges the advantages arising from the
protection Of flag at once feared and respected"
~ We have later and interesting letter from
Commodore Skinner, Of the 18th April, which will
appear tomorrow.
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NAVY DEPARTMENT. oaOras, g.

JusE 4.
Lieutenant Francis Winslow, leave two months
JUNE 5.
Lieutenant o. Fl. Bergman, detached from re-
ceyng ship at Norfolk, and ordered to take passage
in the storeshp Southampton for duty on the coast
of Africa.
Lieutenant Jas, d. Johnston, ordered to receiving
ship at Norfolk.
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@5-The Board Of Health will meet at their
rooms, in the City Hall, Friday, the 9Th inst, at
O'Clock, p. m. ~
June 5 &..Es
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people Of Texas; and breathes the most ardent
wishes for the success Of the union Of the two
publics.-UHIoN.
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Housros AND TKMPERANcE.--Sam Houston, the
ex-President ofTexss, gave lecture on Temperance
cation.--.E o. RepubIcan.
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ArRicA.-The barque Madonna, at New York
brings files Of papers from Monrova to the 9Th of
April inclusive.
There is long letter in Africa's Luminary from
A. F. Russell, missionary, giving an account Of
his journey to Mount Andrew, where he and Mr..
Kennedy went to re-establish mission station which
had been abandoned. They were kindly and warmly
received; fourteen boys were at once placed under
their charge for instruction, with whose appearance
and promise they were very much pleased.
The war between the Grahways and Half Caval-
lys near Cape Pamas still going asste az the
list of March, but no very serious engagement had
taken place since the battle Of February 90 in which
thirtythrec were killed both sides, and about fifty
wounded. The Half Cavaliys were the victors.
The Luminary says:
. seThe Protestant Episcopal mission station, for
some two or three years established among the yet
conquering tribe, will not probably suffer any loss,
far as property is concerned, unless that tribe
should be overpowered, in which event It's towns
will likely be fired, and the mission premises, sit
uated in one Of them, viii be consumed in the con-
Aagration. While these bslligcrent tribes are %
hostile each other it is pleasant to learn that the
missionaries (and we judge the colonists too) can
pass and repass among them without the least APP
prehension. They will no doubt interpose their ut
most influence for peace The Methodist missiona-
ries are quite away from the scene Of contcntion.n
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ID OARDING.--Mrs. Gassaway tenders her,
I'D thanks TO her friends, and informs them that
she has taken pleasant residence for the summer
on l3th street south, near Md. avenue, where she
can accommodate boarders comfortably. The sitn-
alton comprises the advantages town and country,
being only short walk from either Of the depart-
menis and the Presidents House.
April 30-1md
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OFFICIAL

appointment by he Secretary Of H@.
JosErn SIxcLEAR, sub-agent Of the Miami Indians
in Indiana, in the place OF Gen Samuel Milroy, de-
ceased.
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EREsH GROCERIEs.--The subscribers have
L Just taken in store
10 hhds Orleans sugars, very strictly prime
5 do do do low priced
SO bags coffee, including all kinds
~ chests fresh teas, all kinds, some very
peror
Loaf, crushed, and powdered sugars
500 gallons best sperm oil
5 barrels summer oil, low priced
20 boxes sperm candles
hhds Orleans molasses, very fine
| do sugar-house strip, very nice quality
25 boxes taow candles
Washing soap, soda, and starch
1000 gallons pure cider vinegar
No. lard and bacon hams
1000 shoulders bacon, verydry
60 barrels family four, warranted good
baskets fresh salad oil
Fresh ground spices, all kinds
Which, with n general assortment, will be sold
very low wholesale retail, for cash or TO pune
tuaI credit customers.
LEWIS & HOLLAND,
Centre Market space, ID door from Of 9th st.
Tune A-3t
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Sam, Houston, ex-president o. Texas, will address
public meeting tbs evening at eight o'clock, at
Bankss Afcade, on several Important subjects, and,
by spscinf request, upon that Of annexation.
T.Nsw Orleans Picaypne, May %.
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FRoM SANTA FE--Mr. Sausser and several gem
tIemen Of Mr. Norriss company arrived at ST. Louis
on the 18th instant las we learn from the Reveille)
on the steamboat Lexington. They left Santa Fe
on the 10th Of April and had very favorable weather
on their way in The annexation news had reached
Santa Fe before Their departure, but il created no
issued proclamation. desiring such Of the foreign
ers as were disposed, to meet at place designa-
ted and receive their protection papers Very little
attention, however, paid to the proclamation,
no apprehensions were entertained Of any immedi-
ate difficulties sssi84
y Esh tongreet, Clear Sky,) principal chief Of the
Chippewa tribe of Indians, and his nephew, Mesh
-gcsc, arrived on the same boat, on their way to
Washington, on especial business for the tribe.
Another party of Santa Fe traders reached st.
Louis the same day on the Henry Bry.
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Yours truly, &c.

We have had the pleasure of seeing letter from
"en. Sam. Houston himself, from New Orleans
70 his friend in this city. II is written with good
as'e and in the best spirit. He expresses himself
Mighty favorable to annexation. He has no doubt
'ha II will be ratified by the government and the
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Strelitz, visited the ISueen yesterday, Ut bucknS
ham palace.
"Their royal highnesses the Prince of Wales and
the Princess Royal (babies) taking airngs yes
terday, in the royal gardens &C., &c.
FeoM "rHE POLICE RrpoRT."--The story Of the
prisoner was one of common occurrence, and was
soon told She had been in service in Bethnalgreen
in the house ofMr. Cookredge pawnbroker; had left
her situation and been unable to obtain another
Her money being expended she was obliged to re-
sort to the streets for subsistence. She had been
leading life of profigacy, wearied and Disguised,
two nights she had walked the streets without shell
ter. She had in vain made application to the various
asylums for female pentents to receive her. She
had gone to the Magdalen, the Refuge, and the
Penitentiary; but her only qualification was her
sinful course and her penitence, she was refused adj
mittance. She told that she must hare the RECON-
mendaiion and influence Of qualified persons before
her application could be attended to, &c, DC.
This young woman, who is described as Of mod
est and prepossesslng appearance, had stolen SEED
cake from confectioner, in order TO be committed
to prison to avoid starvation.
Mr.. MAcAuLAr AND MS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
days ago, (says an Edinburgh paper) as our readers
are aware an address was forwarded TO each oil our
city representatives from about thousand electors
stating their strong Interpretation OF the Maynooth
bill and their determination not to vote for any one
at a subsequent election by whom such measure
was not enormously opposed. The following
answer, addressed to Sir James Forrest, receiv-
ed Yesterday from Mr.. Macaulay;
"ALBANr, London, April 30, IS45.
any DEAR SIN: have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt Of your letter, and the accompanying
document. have no apologies or retractions TO
make. have done what believed, and believe, to
be right. have opposed myself manfully to q
great popular delusion ] shall continue 10 do so.
I knew from the first what the penalty was; and /
shall cheerfully pay IL
81 have the honor to be,
"My dear sir, your faithful servant,
"(Sgned) T. B. MACAULAY.n .
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