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The regular correspondent in New Orleans, of the
National Intcligencer in his late letter. says he was
informed by member of the Texan Congress, that
the public debt Of that State amounts to about six
teen millions Of dollars. The same member Of
Congress-, according to the letter-wrter, admitted
there are no authentic records thct show positively
how much the debt is; but only after long inves-
tgation and getting every possible kind OF informa-
ton on the subject he made il out at the sum just
mentioned. The truth is, spectators are very bu-
ny In this vicinity to depreciate Texas funds and
stock as much as they can, in order to profit by the
artificial abasement. If they can make the world
believe that Texas owes sixteen millions dollars,
when in reality she only owes six, her stocks and
evidences of debt may be purchased for song.
Here we see a member Of the Texan Congress con-
iured up to say, what nobody in Texas or in New
Orleans believes, thatsh owes about three times as
much az she really does owe. Who is this member
of Congress, quoted anonymously by an anony-
nous neutrality-suspicious., but well known
The authority may be good, or il may not and we
trust our feow-citizcns both in this State and in
the State of Texas will give no attention to his sur
misses and fancied and fancifu calculations, until his
name shall be made known. What sixteen mil
lions of dollars owned by Texasl The assertion
bears improbaby on its face-and II IL IN fact un-
worthy Of belief; tbs dscredited by official statements
to government last winter, which made the pub
lie debt Of Texas amount TO something like six mil
lions Of dollars, flour memory be accurate
We know individuals in New Orleans who own
large amounts of Texas paper money and countless
| acres of Texas land, who so anxious to get
more money and more land that they are eternally
decrying the one and the other in order to render
them dog-cheap. We far from meaning to in
innate that the writer of the letter in the Intelligent
Ger In one of these; but perhaps he has friend
who does belong TO the tribe of spectators, and
who may have deceived the lctter-writer into be-
lief that the State Of Texas, like Hob in the ,oe is
up TO the neck in endorsements; when in truth
her public lands, 80 soon as the measure Of
ton goes into effect will suffice to redeem all her
debts and liabilities il they were ten times greater
than they sre.--.N o. Courier, May l2.
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MIsCELLAN EOUS.
For the Union
asrAND BY YOUR COUNTRY"

n s.y, yora rnisrp AND srANp ~ souH cousrHs" was
emphatic admonitiou Of General JAcx'os 70 delegate
he baltimore Convention who stopped 1.-THE Hermitage
Expressed 10 the cid Hero his embarrassment between
friendship for ono Of the presidential candidates. and his
nciples in favor Of the annexation Of Texas.
..sr.so M voua cousrnY.~ Let each word
sink to the soul like living flame.
For in 4 Patriots heart they stiu'd,
And from Patriots lips they came
From one. who, although Ut the grave. f
Still sends voice TO warn and save.
"srAsD sY Youn oourrav.Y What ara all a
The ties Of friendship or Of blood, ~
When they would lurc you from the call ~
To battle for your countrys good go
Your conntrys rishtsl Oh! next to Heaven ~
Let heart and hand to her be given! u i "a
"srAsp nv rops couNrsr.r Never sleep.
For many my rmidon is near, tf 49,
With bitter scorn and hatred deep
or all freeman holds most dear:
Men who would have you bow the Knee
Like them, to ruthless Monarchy.
.sr.sp =, Youa .ouNrKr.s To the sky oL rs
Let her proud banner be unrolrd. ~
Nor To one honest heart deny IL "a
The shelter u its starry fold; pa AssAe
But hail with JOY each added ray t.s.~,sI f ra
4 That tells Of Freedom's onward way,
"srAsD ~ rous cousrssw Let no foe E
Pollute her soil, or hover near;
And. TExAs!--Ne'er should History show
That England's morning drum beat there
Or that the British non's roar
Was heard on OREGoS's wild shore. "a lif, a
'sr.so sr rou. eeusrnr~ Right or wrong
Be ready In the hous Of need wa go fa
Though countless lille should round thee throng.
And homes be wrcck,d, and hosoms bleed
To plead her cause, and WELD the brand
For Freedom and your Native Land.
E.MH
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May 23-eotf [Intel.]
@ UNMER HATS, SUMMER HATS.-New
~ and splendid styles, at FISH & CO.'S fashion,
able sales rooms, Browns Hotel.-Having replen-
ished our stock during the week. we now offer an
unusually full and varied assortment of goods in
our line, suitable for the present and approaching
warm weather. We enumerate in part for gentle
mems wear
Splendid white "Rocky mountain" beaver hats
White, drab and peal cashmere do
Short-napped pearl and white Russia do
White and colored Leghorns, single and double
brims
Superfne black Leghorns do do
Panama and Guyaquil hats
Extra light black beaver and cashmere do
For children and youths we have just opened a
case of Leghorns, and can now supply any size or
style that may be called for.
Also, English PUNISHABLE, Rutland, Prince Albert,
SHE'LL braid, and other fancy styles for children.
Also, plain and full-trimmed Geneva hats, Tarle-
ton, Paris summer caps, &c.
Palmleaf hats Of all qualities, in great variety
We solicit the attention of our numerous CUSTOM
ers in town and country, as well as the community
generally. 1t is our intention to keep, usual,
full and tasteful assortment of goods in our line
any south of New York, and at prices which can
not fail to give satisfaction.
0. FISH & CO., Fashionable Hatters,
Browns Hotel, Washington; City Hotel, N. Y.
May 23-3tif
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May 2Oeod

CHUCK MATTRESSES FOR SUMMER. -
~ have at my warerooms, on llth street, some
very superior mattresses, which nearly equal to
hair; with large assortment of cabinet furniture.
have article here, the s. or conversation chair
and other chairs, mahogany, walnut, rosewood, i'm
itation caneseats; wardrobes, bookcases, mahoga-
ny; bedsteads of walnut and mahogany, French
pattern post and other kinds sofas and divans; otto
mans, pattern; one very splendid ottoman sofa,
moreen-color; others, black; and one dozen cottage
chairs, very light and handsome; all of which war
rant made with my usual and taste dressing bu-
reaus, marble and wood top centre tables, COM
modes, and all necessary furniture for house-keep.
king. As am constantly making up, orders will
be punctually attended to.
VIM. Mel. GRIPS.
May 21-eo3t ~
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The case Of the United States VS.. the executors
Of Henry Eckford, was concluded in the United
States circuit court, at New York, on Tuesday.
The action in this case was brought against the
estate Of the defendant as one Of the sureties Of
Samuel Swartwout, formerly collector Of New
York, to recover upon his surety bonds. The case
was tried once before, carried up, and new
trial granted. The court above having ruled out
certain testimony, which was admitted at the pre-
vious trial. the jury now find verdict for de-
PENDANT, and certify balance due to him Of $40
545 20.
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81 FOR RENT The three-story
&4 dwelling situated on south side Penn
va kESX sylyana avenue, nearly opposite
EuNh$k Mrs. Peyton's boarding house, now
occupied by Mrs Buck as board
ing house. Possession given on 18th June. Apply
to b. |. Semmes, jr, at counting-room Of Semmes,
Murray, & Semmes, next door.
May l3-eod6t
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n ENTLEMEN living in the country, having
VI daughters whom they wish to educate at home,
can hear Of favorable opportunity Of doing so, by
addressing letter to A. B., post Office, Washing
ton, ID. G.
The advertiser is competent to impart a complete
English education, including music, (piano forte or
any other instrument that might be DESIRED and a
moderate knowledge Of the French language.
The compensation would be Of no Importance
an agreeable residence being the primary object.
May l9-3t
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quarto post paper, per ream
40 do do of two pages, do do
s do do ofthree pages, do do
do do of four pages, do, do
III do blanks and circulars on foolscap paPe
one page, per ream
10 do do of two pages, do do
do do of three pages, do do
S do do of four pages, do do
do mail contracts, Of three pages, on
post paper, per ream
do postmasters' bonds, on foolscap, two|
sheet, per ream
do oaths for postmasters, assistants, I
mail-carriers, on foolscap, on a \
per renm
4 do postmasters' commissions, on foliof
two on sheet, per ream
80 do do monthly mail registers, two on \
cross ruled, on foolscap, per ream
30 do post office blanks, royal, IS by ~ ml
printed on both sides, and cross 4
80 do do small royal, % by III inches, Pf
on both sides, and cross ruled, per
l0 do accounts current, 2 on sheet, cap Il
10 do post bills, on foolscap, six on sheet
captions and signatures, per ream
$50 do do do, nine on a sheet, do do DO
200 do do do, l2 on sheet, do do DO
these post bills win be required in quSlH
OF from one ream 10 twenty, as offices may
them.)
All book or pamphlet printing the departmerE
require, per 900 ems for composition, and
ken for press work.
Specimens of each kind of blanks may be
the messengers room in the department.
IL any printing not herein described be orde
is to be done at price to be fixed by the
ment, proportionaby equal TO that Of the KIND
is most like it.
Paper will, in all cases, be furnished by N
partment, to be receipted for and accounted
the printer, on demand.
The work must be executed in the best ID
with new and perfect type. "a
The department reserves the right to presefU
letter on which its printing shall be executed
In order To secure uniformity, blank fon
proposals will be furnished on application to
partment. Each proposal must be signed BY
dividual or firm making il, and must sped
price, and but one price, for each and every Il
the foregoing advertisement; otherwise IT will
considered.
Each bid must be accompanied ty ann
timony Of the ability of the bidder to perf
work.
Bond, with security in twice the estimated
Of the work to be done, will Gas the law de1
be required Of the person or persons contractI
in case Of a failure to perform the work, the q
or and his sureties viii be liable for the ~
specified in the bond, as iquidated damag1
sued for in the name Of the United States,
court having jurisdiction thereof
The head Of the department will, in all 81
eide whether the terms Of the contract hay
complied with, and reserves the power to
contract upon any failure to comply in reg
time.
C. JoHNSY
May % Postmaster u
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NOW EXHIBITING at Wm M. MoRmsoN,s.
IN four doors west Of Browns Hotel, three vol
umes Of illuminated Roman .Missalsl They are
bound in velum, are thirty inches long, and forty.
eight wide. They contain seven hundred pages,
and are Illuminated by two thousand superb paint
ings They are rare and valuable books, and il is
believed there Is not another of the kind in the
country.
Open from 10 to in the day; and from 6 to in
the evening.
Admission 25 cents.
May 15--3t
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v Navy AGENT's OFFICE,
Washington, May 81, lS45.
WILL be sold at public auction on Friday, the
w 30th instant, at the naval store, at the navy
yard in this city, the following articles, viz
l mattress
90 black tarpaulin hats
80 gallons beans
so lbs. pickles
10 do of cheese
Terms of sale cash.
w b. SCOTT, Navy Agent.
A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
To be published in the United States Journal, In
elligencer and Constitution, every other day.
May 2l-eotd
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PROPOSALS FOR PRINTING.
Posr OrrIcE DErAR,

PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
May %, 1916
i act of Congress "legalizing and making apr
priations for such necessary objects as have
usually included in the general appropriation
without authority Of law, and to fix and provide.
certain Incidental expenses Of the departments
Offices Of the government, and for other purpose
approved August 26, 1842: SEALED PROPOSALS
be received at this department, until p. nj
Saturday, the Dist June next, for executing the
lowing descriptions Of printing, when ORDERED
any time between July l, 1s45, and June 80, II
Tin quantities as stated, more or less,) viz:
SO reams blanks and circulars of one pagtF
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T>oR RENT. The two-story brick house on
II 10Th street, between G and ID streets, at pres
ent occupied by the undersigned. Possession can
be had about the first week in June.
ELE'R BROWN
May I'D
CANTON GRAPE SHAwLS.--on hand, a
~ small supply Of that desirable style Of shaws,
embroidered and damssked. We will sell them low
to close stock
d, CLAGETT & co.
May l4-3tif
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The net yearly income of the See (bishoprick) of
Bangor is about $22, 900; that Of ST. Asaph's about
S3I 0OO The heads of the established church in
England thus "skim the cream''
The German Catholics at Neustadt, on the Haardt,
are said to have resolved in consequence of the late
ordinance of the commissioners of Neustadt, to 60
over to the Protestant church.
Il is said that all the secondary German princes
belonging to the Zollverein, who have heretofore
been represented by the British dplomasts at for
eign courts intend in future to be represented by the
Prussian Legations. Ii this takes place, 1t will de-
prve England of one Of the most important levers
with which she operated in her interference IN con-
tnenta affairs. The spread Of frcetrade principles
among the continental States is teaching their ru-
ers the necessity placing their trust in each other,
where their interests identical, and not IN the
friendship or liberality of the worlds great rival
The MARCH OF LIBERAL pRINcIPLEs.--During the
last session Of the British Parliament, an act was
passed doing away with imprisonment for debts UNI
der 800.
Petitions have been presented to Parliament from
some 10 GOA Presbyterians, Of Scotland against the
grant to Maynooth This is strange, because the
grant to May though likely to aid Cathocity,
Is nevertheless great and important step towards
religious equality in Great Britain The success Of
Presbyterianism underline English government must,
in very great measure depend upon the disenthrall-
ment of ali sects and denominations from the disa-
biliies superinduced by the church establishment.
Lord Brougham has declared in Parliament that
majority of the people of Great Britain are in fa-
vor Of the grant to Maynooth--which was not con-
tradcted
Sir Robert Peel lately declared in Parliament that
he was not prepared say whether or not the Brit
isb government Intended to interfere in the Paseyc
schsm in the established church.
THr ppoeprss or REFORM AND RELIGIOUS EQUAL
TIT M ENeLA Np-In the debate on the Maynooth
grant, Lord Palmerston declared that, whatever
may be the feelings Of large portion OF the House
and Of the people of this country, the government
would at some day be compelled, from sense OF
justice to entertain OF provision for the
Roman Catholic priesthood. Il had been the great
mistake in The British and all other governments to
be too late in their measures. Their preIudces,
and those Of their supporters stove of resolutions
which every man individually says they will ulii-
mately be forced to adopt. The measure was as
much prompted by state necessity as from the con-
vction on the part Of government founded upon ar
guments Of justice. II government take advantage
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The following sketches are well executed. They
are drawn by member Of Congress, as we under
stand, from the Empire State, with whom we
have no personal acquaintance. He has already
sketched whole gallery Of congressional portraits
of which the following is happy specimen. ts
From the Mohawk en- ~ Courier
RANDOM SKETCHES OF THE TWENTY
EIGHTH CONGRESS. q asas2E
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INDIA. &c.

the ass uimo in London. There was, however, news
No had taken place in the Punaub the Scinde
campaign end and the in the Mahatta
Try closed The latest news from China was to the i4th
of January.
letter in the Times from Constantinope dated April 2,
states that rebellion has again broken forth in Albania.
force Of 1000 had attacked the town Of fendg and
burnt hc church The Turkish strength has been consider
ably weakened, and is believed they will suffer reyerses
the Abanians There aso very general discomfort
among people Precautionary measures have been taken
by the Porte and communicated to the British Minister
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SLAyrRr IN NEW JRRsEr,-A rule has been granted in
the Supreme Court Of New Jersey requiring John A. Post
Of Passac county 70 show Tuesday next why an
Of habcas corpus, served him IN vacation ,eoune him 70
bring William colorcd man in his custody before the SUI
prcme Court the first day Of the present term writ az
habeas corpus has been granted directed 70 Edward van
Buren, OF Bergen county, requiring him to bring up the body
Of Mary Foutoute, colored The object IN these
two TO establish the position that under the new
Constitution there can be no slavery in New Jersey
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PunE WArrR Bosros.-The people of this thriving
city are in great commoon about the introduction Of pure
water. The excitement high that the cfi-
zens with their wives and daughters called TO meet at
the Melodeon give expression in favor Of the water act
Tho taken Monday, yesterday The great srug
gle lies between using Long pond, Spot pond or Charles
river the supplying reservoir The columns of the Boston
papers are crowded with communications protests counter
protests and reports on this subject Argus.
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METEoRIc SHowKR-The last number Of Silliman's Jour
nal contains paper by f. G. HrRmIcx, Esq, of New Ha-
ven from which il appears that the August exhibition OF me-
teo in that city, last year fully equal to that o
any former year since 1887 In three hours on the night Of
August 9thI0h 367 meteors seen, and on the night
Of the l0th--llth, in six hours, 622 metcors-
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NEW RAILROAD IMPROVEMENT.

We understand that the working model Of the Improved
Locomotive for ascending and descending inclined planes with
the aid of stationary power invented by EZRA CoIRsAS,
(boer Of the celebrated and amened inventor ohe Eoan
attachment the piano. may be at the Patent Office
in this city during to-day and Tomorrow between 10 and
o'clock The inventor contempaes making early visit to
Europe, and will take the ,ookg model with him; and,
therefore, the present may be the only opportunity for the
scientific and mechanics to view it,
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Ham WoRK PRosrrcr.-It will be seen that the two
Wing members in each branch Of the Common Council
every Of the standing committees Of the Board except
two and if they attend regularly their duties will be neither
light pleasant This act Of the Locoocos presents s
king contrast the conduct Of their predecessors who
aged all their important committees without
gle minority embera Unprecedented in the annals
our city governmenL-New York Courier.
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The " Constitution states from the highest au-
thorty that the contracts for carrying the mail in
New York and the New England States will be
probably about two hundred thousand dollars less
under the present letting than what it was carried
for before. This indicates vast saving to the
Government for mail service under the operations
Of the new law.
We are Informed that the reduced price at
which the new contracts have been made is occa-
stoned by the contractors being allowed to transport
the mail on horseback, or by any other means they
choose, under the new postage law. Under the
existing laws all the mails upon the principal routes
are required be carried in stage coaches. 1t adds,
to be sure, something to the expense of the mail
service, but it affords greater security the mails
and contributes largely to the public convenience
by securing the regular running of stage coaches in
every direction throughout the annniry- The new
arrangement is, therefore, after all Of questionable
utility. The mails being more exposed to depre
dations and to injury from the weather, whilst the
public are deprived of the existing travelling con
venience. Even in Maryland, it is believed by
some, that the travelling alone will not support a
single one of the several public stage establish
ments now in existence, except only that running
from Cumberland to Wheeling. But we shall see.
baltimore Patriot.
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LATER FROM TEXAS.

The steamship New Fork arrived at New Or
leans on the 10th instant from Galveston, whence
she sailed on the 9Th. M 5.{
Among her passengers were Major DoNELsoN,
the U. s. Charge, and Gov. YELL, Of Arkansas.
Mr.. WIcKLIFFE, the ex-Postmaster General, was at
Galveston on the 7th instant.
The Pcayune says that there is no limit TO the
enthusiasm of the people Of Texas in regard 70 An
nexaton. The only trouble with them appears to
be whether to meet in Convention and form Con-
stimtion for the Stale of Texas prior or subse-
quent to the meeting of Congress. This is Ter
tile theme for the Texas editors.
The Morning Star Of the Sd instant published at
Houston, says that it has the most positive evidence
that the President and majority ofthe members Of
his Cabinet are anxious to act in the utmost har-
mony with the people, and will cordially cooper
ate with them in their efforts to consummate this
great measure at the earliest practicable period
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Two gentlemen the other day. public table, got into
senement dispute upon subject Of which il quite evi-
GEM oo'n were profoundly ignorant big bulldog which
zen quietly sleeping the hearth, aroused by their
vloence and began barking friously An old gentleman,
VINO nau peen quietly slipping his wine while the dsputants
were akns' gave the dog kick, and exclaimed, Hold
youi ,goe, You brute You know about it than
they DO The laugh Of the whole table was turned inme-
diately upon the noisy brawIers. 20 '''''''
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The Repeal Association Of Louisiana dissolved on Sa-
turay week, Of the recent intelligence received
from Europe Of the Of Mr. OCoSSEIL in assang the
people of this country The funds remaining in the treasury
Of the Association appropriated to the service Of the Fe
male Orphan Asylum and the Charity Hospital
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tween the two great parties The "meum ef funm issues
between sectional leaders win be thrown aside, and our oppo
nens forced stand before the country upon the political p
cipes Of Alexander Hamilton and Henry Clay alone Upon
these they have yet yenued 70 do fair and manly battle
without sustaining an ngorous defeat The unon TOO
must bear The immediate impress Of The practical ana Ph'lo-
sopcai minds Of the Executive and ms ca0na as y VIII De
impossible for Mr. Richie 70 hold daily consultations @
fle,e gentlemen upon the suect-aer Of his editorials, with
on, naturally bringing the reasoning upon which they may
b their official views and his add in sustaining their
positions Am not correct therefore, npoPhesying for the
NEW Government organ an influence in behalf Of prnci
pes such as no journal in Ameca has heretofore exercised