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SECRETARY OF THE NAvY.--The President was
exceedingly fortunate in his selection of man to gil
this important position in his cabinet. When Mr..
Bancroft was appointed, many Of our friends had
serious doubts Of his success. They supposed, from
his high literary reputation, that he must Of necessi-
ty have devoted much of his time to literary pur-
suits, as to be unqualified for those more active and
practical duties which his present position requires
In this, however, they have been most happily dis
appointed. He has proved himself one of the most
active, perseverng, and intelligent business that
has ever filled the responsible Office now held BY
him. In all his movements he is prompt and eff
cient. From all parts Of the country we hear his
course spoken of in terms Of high and just commend
alton Under his administration our navy will not
be likely to fall into disrepute at home or abroad.
augusta (JMe,) Age.
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REGULATION.


| 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 without
swords when absent from the ship. The bullions o.
the epaulet shall be Of silver gilt those of captains
and commanders to be in two rows, the outer row
to be half an inch in diameter, and three inches long,
and twenty in number; those Of ieutenants three
eghths Of an inch in diameter, and three inches
long, in two rows, with proportionate 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 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
| eghths of an inch in diameter; other captains the
same, excepting the starr commanders the anchor
| only.
Every officer entitled to wear epaulets, shall wear,
on each shoulder, above the shoulder seam of full
and undress coats, strap from three to four inches
long, and from eeighths TO three quarters of
inch wide, which shall be made as foows
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-coh frock coats, of the same style and pat
tern the frock Goats at present allowed, with me-
dunn size buttons
! Passed midshipmen and midshipmen shall wear
round their caps band of navy gold lace and a
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, ship
board white straw hats the body Of the hat to be
six inches in height, and the rim three and half
inches in width.
Belts are to be of black glazed leather, one and a
inch wide, with slings Of the same leather three
fourths Of inch wide, with swiyes, and hook
in one of the rings suspend the sword the mount
ings must be of yellow gilt. Belts shall be worn
| under the coat
! Swords are always to be worn with uniform, when
absent from the ship on duty or when on leave on
foreign stations. Swords and belts presented to Off
GERS for public services, may be worn in full dress
instead of the regulation sword and belt.
GEORGE BANCROFT.
| NAVY DEPARTMENT.,
June 4, ls45.
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BRIrisH MoyEMENr.-The British government, il
seems is directing its attention and its action to the
defence Of Canada, and the movement is entitled to
full as much consideration as the blusterings Of the
ministers in Parliament The Kingston Wing
states that Mr.. Tucker, the admiralty builder, ar
rived by the last tour of rapid military
Inspection. He visited Kingston, and left rnme-
diatey for Toronto and Niagara. To this an
nouncement the Wing adds:
at is said that he will pass rapidly along both
shores of Lakes Erie and Ontario, and return to
England with all convenient speed. While all pres
ent idea of laying down the keels of the iron steam
frgates at Kingston dock-yard must be abandoned
we cannot help feeling that the prompt attention Of
the board of admiralty to the defenceess state Of
Canada in thus sending out their builder to inspect
the actual condition Of things both sides, proves
that abandoning the Canadas to the aggressions of
Yankee neghbors, is the last thing to be appre-
hended." @
The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser of the Both
ult states that during the past few days, surveyors
have been observed stalking out the grounds near
the ruins of old Fort Erie, in Canada, opposite the
Buffalo lighthouse preparatory, II Is said, to erect
ing new battery and breastworks for defence. The
position of land selected says the Advertiser, sis
parallel with the mouth of our harbor, and about
two miles from parallel with the new redoubt now
in progress of erection by government on Pros
pect Hill The distance from the lighthouse 10 the
Canada shore is 1900 yards, Ia mile and half, J
and the location chosen by our neighbors commands
the Niagara at that point while our new work is
much higher and beyond the reach Of any battery
that could be erected on the opposite shore; still too
far from this harbor to counteract the influence of
the proposed Canadian fertilization. The Niagara
is GOO yards wide at Prospect Hill Pennsylpanian
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1t is now an amusing question, what has become
of MIR. Commissioner Elliott He is said to have
been left at Vera Graz on the 10th May. He had
not arrived at Galveston on the 22d. Where is he
Some anonymous rumor has transferred him to
Washington. But this seems to be incredible.
Misfortune and misadventure seem to have dog.
ged his footsteps from Galveston to Mexico His
treaty will not be ratified; and on his way to Mexico
from the coast, he met wah an extraordinary adj
venture letter just received at Washington states
as follows:
capt Elliott on his way from Vera Cruz TO Mexico
robbed OF all his money His dispatches tasen from
him His clothes to his shoes were also taken from
him. and he pas I'm With nothing buf his shfTtr"
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LONDON NEWSPAPER ExPREssEs--A keen rivalry,
says late London paper, is now going on between
the Times and Morning Herald as to priority in
publishing the contents of the overland mail. The
Herald has hitherto considerably distanced the
Times, having engaged the exclusive employment
of Boulogne iron steamer, the fastest ever con-
structed The builders of this boat have guaranteed
that if any other should equal her speed, they will
furnish one that shall beat that. On arriving at
Fokesone, the couriers OF both papers have each a
special railway train to proceed to London. Such
is the extraordinary perfection to whch'the print
ing department ofthe Times is carried, that column
of the ordinary type can be set up read, and cor
rected in less than 8 minutes, the average number
Of compositors or printers, being -; yet in pub
fishing the last mail, the Herald was soonest by
average about 66O0 trip, or considerably more
than 81 900 per month.--N o. Tropic.
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From the Lafayette dndian.) Standard, May ?
GREAT FIRE.

GREAT FIRE.
THE AMERICAN HOUSE BURNED-AN ENTIRE
SQUARE IN RUINS.
We have the painful duty TO perform, of recording
the most destructive and devastating fire that has
ever been witnessed in Lafayette. The entire block
of buildings on the north side Of Main, between
Ohio and Wabash streets, with the exception OF
those occupied by Websters book store, Otis u
Co.'S. grocery, the mammoth store, and Meeker q
Co.'S, is in ashes
The fire originated about IL o'clock last night, in
the stable of the American House, the flames imme-
diatey extending to the hotel, and from thence
spreading almost over the entire block. There was
quite number of horses in the stable, six OF
which were burned to death!
The principal sufferers by this calamity are:
Mr.. Catherwood, of the American House;
DIR. Halliday, drug store;
J. B. Congle, saddlery;
Fry d Jackson, book and job printers;
]. s. 81 A. Casad, hatters;
J. Grinnold, boot and shoe manufacturer.
The buildings destroyed were owned chiefly by the
heirs Of Col. Johnson of this county, and those OF
Simeon Ayres, Thos. S. Cox and ]. s. Casad.
But an uncomfortable amount Of goods was con-
sumed though in the confused efforts to protect them
from the devouriDg element, thousands Of dollars
worth were destroyed. The book store of Mr.. A.
p. Webster was Quilted in the excitement, although
the flames did not reach this loss must be at least
$500.
There is little doubt but that it was the work Of an
incendiary, as we heard of numerous instances oil
thieving while the flames were raging at the hottest.
Earnest and active efforts were made by our cit
liens to arrest the progress of the flames, but to lit
tie purpose, as they have totally neglected to pro-
vide either engines 6rehooks, or ladders, for such
emergencies This should teach us sauary les
SON.
The entire loss is variously estimated at from ten
to twenty thousand dollars. Insurance ~, 600, on
the firniture oft the American House.
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IMPoRTANT FROM THE ARGENTINE REPuBLIc -
PROBABLE TERMINATION OF THE CIVIL wAR.-Mr.
Foster, bearer Of dispatches from the United States
Minister in Brazil, arrived here yesterday, in the
Courier, from Rio. few days before he sailed,
intelligence arrived from Montevideo that the Ar
gentine forces under General 0ribe had met the
rebel forces Of the revolving State Uruguay num-
boring fifteen thousand men, under Rivera, and de-
feated them, the survivors escaping into the Bra
lillian territories. Rivera fed with only eight at
tendants. The slaughter Of the Montevideans must
have been dreadful. United States sloop Boston
was at Montevdeo; frigate Raritan, and brig Balm
bridge, at Rio Janeiro. All well--.N T. Sun
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as-Democratic observation-disclosures will
be meeting Of the above association in the Hall OF
the Franklin engine-house, on Thursday evening
next, June s, at u O'Clock.
-. Members are particularly requested to attend,
election Of officers under the new constitution,
will be held. t.A
c. w. C. HUNTINGTON,
May 30--td Secretary.
tConstiiution e. IS. Journal
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DOARDING.--Mrs. Gassaway tenders her
I'D thanks to her friends, and informs them that
she has taken pleasant residence for the summer
on 18th street south, near Md. avenue, where she
can accommodate boarders comfortably. The stu
aton comprises the advantages town and country,
being only short walk from either Of the depart
ments and the Presidents House.
April 30--lmd
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''The New York Tribune" makes the amende
honorable for one misrepresentation, by throwing
several others into circulation Thus, the principal
(Mr. Greeley atones for the blunders of his "as-
sstant" And this, perhaps, he calls "uuth and
justice" We cannot condescend to expose his
new batch of misrepresentation and We leave him
''alone IN the gloryn Of his new achievement
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BIZ Boteler, Donn, & Co., .Auctaoneers.
GALE OF EXCELLENT FURNITURE AT
- AUCTION, BY CATALOGUE.--On Mon
day afternoon, the 9Th inst, at O'Clock, we shall
sell on the first floor of our auction rooms hand
some collection of superior mahogany furniture;
Mahogany sofas, hair-cloth and cut-velvet
Do Full French chairs, scroll-top do
Do Dvans, wardrobes, card tables
Do Ottomans, Bedsteads qt
Do Plain and consul front bureaus
Marble-top and mahogany dressing bureaus
Do do centre tables
Do do pier tables
Mahogany rocker chairs, sideboards
Maple and poplar bedsteads
Cane and woodseat chairs
Best curled hair mattresses
Dixon & Sons best Britannia sets
Solar, oil, and lard lamps; plated fruit baskets
Plated walters and savers do castors and candle.
sticks
Rodgers's ivory sets, in 81 pieces
One, two, and three-light grnndoIes
Splendid tea trays, in sets
One French China dinner set
One flowing blue do do
Handsome toilet sets, &c
With other articles, which render il among the
most attractive sales that has taken place in this
city, Persons wanting handsome and woll-made
furniture should attend this sale.
Terms: All sums of and under SOS, cash. over
SO, and not exceeding $50, three months; over
$50, and not exceeding 500, two, four, and six
months over 500, three six, and nine months with
approved endorsed notes, bearing interest
UF Catalogues now ready for delivery
B0TELER, DoNN 4 co.
June 4-3uf Auctioneers
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EREsH GRocERIEs.--The subscribers have
i just taken in store
10 hhds Orleans sugars, very strictly prime
5 do do do low priced
SO bags coffee, including all kinds
IL chests fresh teas, all kinds, some very
perior
Loaf, crushed, and powdered sugars
500 gallons best sperm oil
barrels summer oil, low priced
20 boxes sperm candles
hhds Orleans molasses, very fine
l do sugar-house sirup, very nice quality
Is boxes taow candles
Washing soap, soda, and starch
1000 gallons pure cider vinegar
No lard and bacon hams
1000 shoulders bacon, very dry
la 60 barrels family -four, warranted good
6 baskets fresh salad oil
Fresh ground spices, all kinds
Which, with a general assortment, will be sold
very low Wholesale or retail, for cash or to pune
tuaf credit customers.
LEWIS g. HOLLAND,
Centre Market space, ID door from corner of9th
June 4-3t fY ss
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From our regular correspondent
Du ,, I,ra q

PHILADELPHIA, June 5, lS45.
The gratifying news from Texas, received here
last evening by the southern mail, has been well
coined with demonstrations of Joy by all parties OF
citizens. The course of the British agent, the
of France, and its representatives in interior
ing against country to which they owe so much,
has almost obliterated opposition to annexation
from the minds of those who were most violent in
denouncing IT, | have conversed, within few days,
with number Of the leading wings Of this city,
and have heard from their own lips, the bitterest
denunciations Of the conduct Of the foreign min
listers in question, as well as the warmest express
sions in favor of annexation now that covert and
corrupt effort is making to defeat it. You may con-
ceive, then, when the Of last evening was an
nounced on the bulletin of the newspapers, at the
Exchange and other public places, that it caused a
feeling Of general delight Mr.. President Jones has
been forced to adopt the submissive policy" The
people have applied "wholesome corrective" to the
cunning politician and have exhibited TO hun such I'M
mistakable proofs their wishes and determination
regard to annexation, that for the mere purpose of
saving himself, he had no other course to adopt
than the one he has taken. President Jones is a
sort of political bat; he has tried to play the bird
with the bipeds, and the with the quadrupeds;
he has endeavored to be for annexation with his
own people, and for anything else with those OPP
posed to it, Unfortunately for his plans, the people
Of Texas are too warm-hearted and too true-heart-
ed to be satisfied with mere Qicio or left-hand-
ed support; and, like all men anxious to be free,
they become suspicious and jealous of all who are
not with them heartily, straightforwardly. Hence 1t
that they forced their President into measure
that cannot be called equvocal, by which he has
placed the matter where they wanted itin their own
hands. | am one of those who were inclined at
first to expect good things from President Jones.
But I am now compelled TO believe that he
is the foe Of annexation; and that even # the
people should-as they wl--decide to have the
great measure accomplished, in all the after move
men,s we must look for the intrigues Of those whom
the people compelled to yield. We must expect an
apparent acquiescence in public opinion; but in all
the preliminary steps towards annexation, we must
be admonished that there is room for the dangerous
schemes of bold and bad men; and | hope those
from whom such things may be expected, will be
well and carefully watched. There is no doubt as
10 the result however. So far, the Texan people
have proved superior to the gold Of England, the
promises Of Mexico, and the dangerous opposition
of some Of their own most prominent citizens. IL
they are "a true TO themselves in all the subsequent
details leading to the accomplishment Of the great
measure, annexation will be speedily and effectuay
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NAVY DEPARTMENT q nprrs. &c.
June 3.

Lieut.. Charles S. Boggs, leave three months, and
to quit the United States.
Professor j. III Huston, detached from receiving
ship at Boston, and waiting orders
Teacher L. A. Bianchini, detached from receiv
ing ship at Boston, and waiting orders.
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From the Cork Examiner, May le.

The journals in the interest pay Of the English gov
eminent misleading the public in very strange
with regard to public opinion in America The decided
tone there is Of determined opposition TO England If
slider their just and natural rights They be-
they shall not be- deferred from this fixed resolve by any
outward show OF naval und military superiority the
Of their old tyrant They admit that superiority at presents
mat the fleets Of England quaduple those Of America
and that the number of her soldiers almost
beyond that which musers under the spanged ban
ner but they stick by God and their right well Or
egsn and Texas and build upon that valor which in 1910
made itself Of universal fame and which has deero
ed IN iSAS The position Of both quite clear
sSd AZ The same time perlous and involving consequences
o. high Importance The Americans their President and
ther press S:cally and miniserialy speakng) will not
Dae one Jot OF their claim and their right the
uom iexas and Oregon provided both concur in their
wn ~ us pohuch matmony. AT all events the claim OF
America 10 Oregon will foreeone under apy erc,tp
stances England sets UP equal claim bui unon rigbt
and the English ministers committed TO the unfolding OF
that right by words as strong the English language
can furnish How then, Is the matter 10 Sc deerine57
must be either by arbitration or war AS n, arhi,raon
fha novel doctrine and novel practice and when The
peacepreservson society shall have estabisbsd their
principles and crowned heads shall got IN viola % az
philosophy we may build something on IL hut moi untiI
then As 10 war is the interest inclination az Eng
land to 60 at present with America for rocky re-
gion and barren territory There question about
the matter, Is not We could enumerate host Of req.
for this opinion but IL would be unnecessary Eng
land In debt eight hundred millions America has
only anominal debtthe empire Of England scattered
over every region OF the gobehat OF America 10
the bond Of the Americans they and brethren
England in the prime Of her vgor and the glory Of her
uonhood beaten by America in the Of her in
cPient greatness. What could not America effect
when her with inhabitants and the prin
ee ofdemocrcy Is developing itself every day against the
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-The election of Alderman for the Sixth Ward will
contested.
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which is this day made in its sizea The
publication price, however, will remain
at the same rates as heretofore. They,
are: to city subscribers, two cents a.
number--nine cents a week. To mail
subscribers, FIVE dollars q year for.s a.
single copy; five copies to one address
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Is already the second in point Of circuAs
latlon of the weekly papers published
in the city Of New York, not taking thee
exclusively religious journals into the
count. 1t is SO generally known, that
any comment upon its merits is not ne
cessary. For the quantity and quality
ofreading matter which it gives, il lsy
the cheapest weekly paper publishedins
the United States; and when it is re-
membered that each number containsaf
well executed wood cutSportrait Of
some distinguished Democrat, its I'M,
equalled cheapness Of price will be con-
ceded. Its terms are $l,50 a year for
single copy; $4 a year for three copies
to one address; sc a year for FIVE CO..,
pies to one address;and $40 year for
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Publisher cfthe ": Y. Morning and w: .Ne,os. ~
New York. aug. &c, 1845.t e.5tj 10
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