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THE MEXICAN REPUBLIC.

Notwithstanding the degree of public attention
which late events have drawn to the condition and
affairs Of Mexico, there to prevail much mis-.
conception in regard to the form and nature Of its
political organization. Thus, in the discussion of
the New York Historical Society concerning the
proposed change of the designation Of the United
States, it has been assumed that Mexico also bears
the title of 'United States" and that, therefore,
our name is an equivocal one. So, ALSO in the new
British order in council for the admission of certain
descriptions of sugar from countries with which
Great Britain has treaties Of reciprocity, the United
States of Mexico are spoken of, together with Ven
ezuela and the United States of America. These
expressions formed upon very false idea Of the
Mexican government, which is not a confederation,
and does not consist of United States of States
in any sense, but is consolidated central govern
ment and is officially denominated the Mexican
Republic"
According to the subssting constitution of Mex.
leo, which was adopted and promulgated in June,
ls43 and is entitled Bases ofpotical organization
of the Mexican Republic" the territory of the re-
public comprehends what was, prior to the reyolu-
ton Of the Spanish American colonies
l. The viceroyalty of New Spain
2. The Capiiania General Of Yucatan.
3. The commandments of the internal provinces Of
the east and west.
a. Upper and Lower California
S. The Chiapas.
This territory--excepting the CALIFORNIA; and
Texas--is now divided by law into departments,
with an estimated population for each as follows,
namely: - ~ ~
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ITO the editor of the Union
K. s..

The United States Journal of Monday evening
contains the proceedings of meeting at Ports
mouth, New Hampshire, which, the editors of that
print say, was held by the "true blue democrats Of
that town ! wish merely to say, through the col
umns of the Union, that the individuals whom the
editors Of the Journal endow as "rue blue demo-
crats have been, during the last three years, among
the most vindictive enemies of the democracy Of
New Hampshire. They have not only opposed
the measures, but the regular nominations, of the
democratic party of that State, and have been the
faithful allies of the wings and abohtonists in their
table republicans of the Granite State, pursuing
their object with perseverance and malevolence
which none but renegades can display. And, in
addition to the modification of common defeat
with their white and black allies, they have been
doomed to writhe under the ignominy which never
fails to follow unsuccessful treason.
As to the meeting itself, but very few of the true
democrats Of Portsmouth were present 1t was
called for the purpose of choosing delegates to the
State convention then about to assemble No one
expected that the appointment Of the present col
ector at that port would be taken up for considera
ton But the Greenleaf factioniss secretly rallied
their forces, and securing meagre majority in the
meeting, passed the resolutions published in the
Journal condemning the appointment of Mr.. Jen-
kins, the collector, and thus indirectly condemning
the President for making the appointment The
writer of this understands well the state of things
at Portsmouth. Mr.. Jenkins, the present able and
efficient collector Of that port, was recommended fol-
the Office he now holds by nearly every leading
democrat in New Hampshire. Not only is his APP
poinment approved by the democracy Of that State,
but his election from Office Of the half dozen wing
and conservative inspectors &c, meets with their
hearty appreciation.
In conclusion, will add, for the benefit of the
editors of the United States Journal, who claim to
be par excellence the organs of the young democ-
racy" that if they hug to their bosoms such rene
gades as passed the resolutions at Portsmouth,
fraternizng with them as a part Of the "young de-
mocracy," they will themselves very soon be held
in light which they will not relish, by the true de-
mocracy of the Granite State young as well as old.
GRANITE.
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GUNNER HATS AT TODD'S FASHIONA-
- BILE ESTABLISHMENT.-L additions
of the most popular summer hats now in vogue
have been made TO my stock during the last three
days.
| shall offer to my customers this morning elegant
white, pearl, and blue cashmere hats, very light,
fine, and beautifully shaped.
For those gentlemen who are in the habit of wear
ing black hats during the warm season, have pre-
pared beautiful assortment of extra light black
beaver moleskin, and cashmere hats, unsurpassed
for fneness of finish and brlliancy Of color.
PANAMA HATS, a@
Got up in the celebrated Orleans style, without stiff
ening. | shall open fresh supply this morning
| have seen no hats this season that will compare
with them in point of style and finish.
LEGHoRN HATS.
Five cases, comprising very large assortment OF
gentIemen's youths, and children's fine and medi-
UNI Leghorn hats, with low crowns and wide brims
together with large stock of palmleaf seanette,
and other hats, at prices cheaper than ever.
A few dozen of those wide plated English straw
hats, for gentlemen very fashionable in the northern
cities.
Also Niagara, Whitehall, and Neptune hats, with
extra wide brims
"a few more" land the only lot shall be able to
get this season) Of those neat double straw caps for
little boys
Terms cash.
w. B. TODD,
June 7--3tf Fashionable halter.
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Congress consists of the Senate and the Cham

3. Congress consists of the Senate and the Cham
Der of Deputies.
The Senate is composed of sixty.three members,
elected for six years renewable IN classes every two
years, as in the United States; two-thirds Of each
class being elected by the departmental assemblies,
and one-third by the President Of the republic and
the Supreme Court.
The Chamber of Deputies is composed of mem
bers chosen by the electoral colleges of the depart
mens in the ratio of one deputy for every seventy
thousand inhabitants, and for each fraction ex-
ceedng half the number, and one at least for each
department. The whole number is now lO4.
All bills originate in the Chamber of Deputies;
but the Senate and the President participate in their
enactment into laws, as in the United States
L. The Council of State consists of seventeen
regular MEMBERS appointed for life by the President
which are added all persons who have been Pres
ident of the republic or minister for years time,
all who have received from Congress the honorary
rank of bsns meros de la patria, and some others.
5. The Supreme Court. This body consists of
eleven Judges elected by the departmental assem-
blies who try impeachments and all other questions
involving the acts of the civil functionares Of the
republic.
6. The departmental assemblies are possessed of
various minor local functions in subordinaton al
ways to the legal authority of Congress.
Z. The governors of departments are appointed
by the President.
To complete this brief exposition Of the frame
work of the Mexican republic, it is necessary to
state that it was established by the direct nterven-
ton of the army, and that it gives to them large
power in the affairs of the republic. The President
may be, and always has been general, in actual
commission such; officers of the army minis
tiers and members of Congress; public affairs are
discussed and votes taken thereupon by the troops
as such; and each department has its commandant
generathat is its military chief well as Its po-
ltical governor And when it is considered that
the government thus becomes kind of military
hierarchy; that freedom of conscience is forbidden
by the organic basis; that according to trustworthy
estimates) not one in seven Of the inhabitants are
able to read and write; that the governing class
(women and children included) consists of only
one-seventh of the population; that the complicated
system of elections tends still more to restrict and
exclude popular influence; that all the resources Of
the country are squandered on large standing
army; and that thus every year or two witnesses a
civil war and military revolution in the govern
ment;--when all these things considered, it will
be easy to comprehend the state Of disorganzation
and misrue which weighs down the Mexican re-
public.
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A SMALL BUT DESIRABLE FARM FOR

A SMALL BUT DESIRABLE FARM FOR
IA SALE, situate little below the junction Of
the "Old Leesburg road" and the Middle turnpike,
about Al miles northwest Of Alexandria, containing
between 80 and "a acres
The western part of this tract, for nearly half
mile, binds on the Leesburg road, the eastern por-
ton of the middle turnpike. This land like the
surrounding country is not only very elevated, but
remarkably level, commanding during the sered
leaf of autumn the finest view of Alexandria, the
heights of MARYLAND, and the Potomac river
About 25 acres cleared at the west end, on
which their is an old Westinghouse, and also out
houses, all in dilapidated state, with WELL it is
said of the best water, and the place unsurpassed
in point of health. This part is tenacious soil, and
admirably calculated for meadow. The east end is
partly clay, partly gravel intermediatey there are
about 80 acres in young growth the balance cleared
An opening made through these woods from the
western to the eastern portions of the farm would
produce the finest effect regards landscape. The
centre ofthe tract (Which in shape is nearly an OBJ
lopg) presents desirable spot for the erection
of a dwelling the same being but about quarter of
mile south Of the Middle turnpike, and gradually
inclning eastwardy to deep ravine running in a
southeast direction
From this spot the view is magnificent, in the en-
phatic sense Of the word To gentleman of taste
and fortune, it offers (for summer residence)
every inducement, being easy drive of one hour
at most from Washington, Georgetown, or Alexan-
dria; and to market man, every advantage and ia.
ciity which health, an improbable soil, and conugu-
ity to three markets afford. This part Of Fair
fax is rapidly improving, and will continue to inn
prove; and more especially in this immediate neigh
borhood, where the Middle turnpike, the Columbian
turnpike and the Leesburg road all ntersect the last
named good most beautiful summer road; the
other two, the very best turnpikes through all sea-
sons of the year, with unusually moderate tolls.
Those who wish to purchase will come; those who
desire only delightful ride are invited to come
Sale to take place on the premises, on Tuesday
the oath June, next ensuing, at ~ o'clock M, if
fair if not the next fair day.
Title unexceptionable. Sale positive, and terms
made known on the day of sale.
CHRISTOPHER NEALE and
THOMAS GRIMES,
Attorneys in fact for Mary P. Allison, Matilda Al
lison, and James III. Allison, heirs and devisees,
&c, of Jno. Allison and d. F. Allison, deceased
May 3l-2awts
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To which add the Californias, with a population
estimated three years since at only 33,439, but
somewhat greater at the present time.
OF the whole population of (say) 100000 souls,
it is estimated that more than one-seventh are
whites; the remaining sx-sevenths consisting of In
dams and haf-breeds, with some few negroes.
For political purposes, the inhabitants are divided
into
l. Mexicans, as distinguished from foreigners.
All Mexicans are nonnnaliy free; but they do not,
Of course possess political rights, for these con-
fined to
g Citizens, who consist of such Mexicans Of the
age Of twenty-one years, If unmarried, or eighteen
years. if married, as possess yearly income Of two
hundred dollars, derived from capital, industry, or
honest labor.
The government of the republic is composed of
the following principal civil funoonaries, elected
appointed in the manner hereafter described:
l. The President.
9. The Executive Ministers
3. The Congress, composed Of Senate and a
Chamber of Deputies
T. The Council Of State.
S. The Supreme Court.
g. The Departmental Assemblies.
Z. The Governors of Departments.
Popular elections are to be holden throughout the
republic biennially. All the inhabitants of each de-
partment supposed to be divided into paridos of
500 each, the citizens in which choose primary cleo
tors at the rate of one for each partido the primary
electors then meet and choose secondary electors at
the rate of one secondary for every twenty primary
electors; all of whom, primary and secondary, are
required TO have each yearly income OF five
hundred dollars and the secondary electors, chosen
by this double process, constitute in each depart
ment its electoral college, by whom are elected the
deputies to the Congress, and the members of the
assembly of the department; which last elect the
President of the republic and two-thirds of the sem
ators.
l. The President Of the republic. he is elected
for FIVE years, and is required to be natve-born
citizen, forty wears of age and of secular condition.
His powers and duties resemble those Of the Presi-
dent of the United States; but he cannot exercise
any one Of his attributes without the instrumental
ty Of the minister to whose branch of the public
service the act to be performed belongs. And,
among other disabilities, he is expressly forbidden
to ALLEVIATE, cede, exchange, or hypothecate, any
part OF the territory of the republics and he cannot,
without the permission of Congress, command the
military and naval forces of the republic IN person,
nor depart more than six leagues distant from the
seat Of government. In case of the sudden inca
pacity or absence of the President his functions de-
vove on the President Of the Council OF States If
the ncapacity or absence be of longer duration than
fifteen days, but still temporary, the Senate chooses
provisional president.
2. The ministers, who are appointed by the Pres
ident are four, namely:
| One of foreign relations, state, and police
one OF Justice ecclesiastical affairs, public lnstruc-
ton, and industry.
One OF treasury.
! One of war and navy.
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MI ADAME DELARUE begs leave TO inform the
lPl ladies and gentlemen of Washington and its
vicinity, that she has just returned from the North
with complete and beautiful assortment of toilet
and fancy articles of every description. Fresh per-
fumery, brushes, combs, soaps of every sort and
price, stockings and gloves of every kind and size.
Thread and cotton aees and edgngs; ladies' cravats,
bonnet and cap ribands; jet and steel ornaments of
every kind; purses variegatod purse silk; gilt, STEEL
and silver purse ornaments, and many Other articles
too numerous to be mentioned.
Madame Dearue, thankful for past favors, still
socits share Of the public patronage kindly ex-
tended to her. Penn avenue, between 18th and
18th streets.
April I9-3taW
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A HANDSOME RESIDENCE FOR A GEN
IA TLEMAN.--To let, and possession given i'm
mediately, that spacious brick house and premises,
the residence of the late Robert Sewal, esq, con-
sisting Of four large, lofty, dry cellars handsome
entrance, four spacious dining, drawing, and SIT
ting rooms, with four equally spacious rooms
over the same, and four large garrets, house.
keepers room, store room, kitchen, servann
room, and chambers over the same, fine stable tof
four horses large carriage house, hay loft, garden
full peach trees pure water and every requsiefoa
large family, standing single on the hghestpart
Capitol Hill, Washington, and within two hundred
and fifty yards of the northeast of the Capitol
gardens.
Inquire of s. SCOTT, on the adjoining premises
May 6--eo1w
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pRICK CAPITOL BOARDING-HoUsE.-
- v. HILL very respectfully informs the pub
lie that his house il now open for day, week, or
yearly boarders, all on the most accommodating
terms. The location is the most airy and healthy
in the city. His rooms are generally large, and all
well furnished, &c.
Persons (ladies particularly travelling for their
health can find no place in Washington so suitable,
being apart from noise and dust, and immediately
on the northeast corner Of Capitol square, where
they can have the benefit ofthe beautiful promenade
grounds of the Capitol.
May 30-eo3t#
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PATENT orrcE, June IL, 1916
REGULATIONS RELATING TO POSTAGE

IN consequence of the heavy correspondence of,b.
i Patent Office, (Which is supported exclusive,
from its own revenues,) all Of which win be NIX
ject to postage the LIST day Of July next the nm.
dersgned feels Obliged to give notice that after N,
30th day Of June instant, all letters and packsss.
addressed to the Commissioner of Patents, NOT az
pressly relating to the business with which this of
fce is, by law, charged, must be post paid, or ,hs,
will receive no attention, and urH not Be taken Go
the post office.
Models which have heretofore occasionally h.,
sent by the mail, must hereafter be sent by prysls
conveyance and at the expense of the applicant, ex
cept when delivered to the agents of this Office an.
thorized to receive and transmit them
Letters containing assignments Of patents to \.
recorded In this Office, (as the recording ia done ,
the expense of the Office without charge 10 the ne
sons interested, must be post paid.
All letters requesting copies Of papers and records
seeds, reports and other matters merely personal 10
the writers, and not relating to the legitimate bus.
ness Of the Office, must be post paid.
Fees for copies must also be transmitted free NJ
postage.
Postage on letters addressed 10 the Commissions,
on business connected with applications for cayes,
and the issue of letters patent and all proceedings no
lating thereto, will be paid by the office. "A
As postage on letters and packages after the Ami
instant, is to be charged according to the weight !,
Is desired that applicants will omit the use Of
wooden rollers, tin cases, and other things used for
the convenience of transmission, which, without be.
ing necessary greatly increase the weight of their
communications, and consequently the postao,
charged upon them.
EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner of Patents
The editors of the following papers will inser
the above notice twice week, four weeks, and send
their bills to this Office for seitlement--viz. The
Union, National lntelligencer, and Constitu,ion
Washington; Republican and Argus, Baltimore; En-
quirer, Richmond; Keystone and American Sentinel
Philadelphia; Morning News, New York; Arpua
Albany; Republican Herald, Providence; Post and
Times, Boston; Times, Hartford; New Hampshi,s
Patriot, Concord; Eastern Argus, Portland; Patriot
Montpelier; Statesman, Columbus, Ohio; Kentuc
ky Yeoman, Louisville.
June Il--2aw4w
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BIZ n. Green, auctioneer.

By Il. Green, Hucfioneer.
TToUSE AND LOT NEAR THE NAVY
Ill YARD AT AUCTION.--On Thursday, the
10Th instant, shall sell on the premises, at 81
o'clock, p M, part of lot No. 6, in square No SSl,
with the improvements, consisting Of a two.story
brick and frame house, lately in the occupancy Of
Mr.. Bright. The above property fronts 36 feet on
Market alley, and is nearly opposite the navy yard
market-house.
Terms Of SALE one-fourth cash, the balance in
six, twelve and eighteen months, for notes bearing
interest.
A. GREEN,
June l0-eo&ds Auctioneer
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EDMUND BURKE,

TRUSTEES SALE OF HATS, GAPS, Se
L AT AUCTlON.--I shall sell on Monday n,
10th instant at 10 o'clock by order of the trustee Of
Edward G. Handy, his entire stock of hats, cans
fturs, trimmings, tools, shop fixtures, &C., consist
ing in part Of
Gentlemens black Beaver, Cashmere, Russia
and Silk hats
Ladies' Muffs
Gentlemens, youths, and children's fur, cloth
and glazed caps
Together with many other articles required by
the trade, unnecessary to enumerate.
The articles can be examined until the day of ssl.
as the store will be kept open. -
Terms: All sums Of and under $50, cash; oyer
$780, credit of six months, for notes satisfactorily
endorsed, bearing interest from the day Of sale.
A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
June ll-5tdf
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NoTICE.-Will be let to the lowest bidder, the
IN necessary repairs Of the wharf at the peniten-
tiary for the District Of Columbia. Proposals
invited until the 18th Of June next The repairs
will be required to be completed on or before the
18th day Of August ensuing, in the most substantial
manner, and out Of the best Materials subject to the
supervision and approval of the inspectors and war
den of the penitentiary, Bidders are requested to
accompany their bids with description of the re.
pairs and the character and quality Of the material
out Of which they propose TO make them. The
proposals must be directed to the warden, endorsed
Proposals for repairs Of wharf,
JOHN B. DADE, Warden.
May 26-2aw2w INTEL
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FURNISHED DWELLING FOR RENT
l. A family leaving the city are DESTROYS of rent.
ing their house, furnished it stands. There is
everything requisite for housekeeping To good
tenant, with small family, the rent will be made
very moderate the present tenant prefers to have
il rented, instead Of being closed. Situation very
pleasant, between 9th and 10th streets, on Pennsy-
vania avenue For particulars inquire of
VIM. MARSHALL, Auctioneer.
Inne ri
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pOARDING.--Mrs Gassaway tenders ha
ID thanks to her friends, and informs them lhs'
she has taken pleasant residence for the summer
on 18th street south, near Md. avenue, where sne
can accommodate boarders comfortably. The si'u'
alton comprises the advantages oftown and country
being only short walk from either Of the depart
ments and the Presidents House.
April 30-lmd
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CHOICE WINES AND LIQUoRS.-Thc
~ subscriber would respectfully inform the pub
lie that he has just received and has for SALE the
following articles:
30 dozen bottles pale and brown sherry wines,
best quality Of Madeira and Sauterne
80 dozen Port, Clarct, and Champagne wines.
30 dozen pale Otard, Deputy & Co brandy.
80 dozen dark Cognac brandy and Jamaica spir-
its.
80 dozen Scotch and Irish whiskey.
Holland gin, London porter, and stomachic Bit
ters, &c.
B. JOST.
June 6--eod3t Nat init
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DAN AWAY from ossian Hall, Fairfsr
III county, Virginia, on the night Of Saturday,
the It'll inst, negro girl named JANE LEE, aga
IL years. At about halfpast nine O'Clock she was
sent to quarter, a few yards from the house, with
message, which she delivered, and has never been
heard of since. At 10 minutes before 10 o'clock,
she could nowhere be found. When she was sent
to the quarter, there were some negroes from tho
neighborhood there, who left within few minu.es.
She is probably either concealed in the neighbor-
hood or in Washington. At the time she leit, she
had on an old cotton plaid frock, very much faded,
and check apron. No shoes or bonnet She moves
remarkably slow, and stoops forward very much in
walking; had her hair cut very close to her head.
will give the following reward on her beingre
turned to me, viz: SOS iftaken in Washington cou-
ty, Sl5, if taken in Alexandria county, and $40 II
in Fairfax county.
FRANCIS A. DICKENS
June I1-eod3t