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HUNTS MAGAZINE FOR AUGUST.

This excellent periodical comes to our table with
its usual puncuality, and freghted with rich and
varied table of contents The following are the
principal articles in the present number, viz:
"The Government and the Currency" by Henry
Middleton, jr, of South Carolina. This is we'll
written article containing sound doctrines in relation
to the subject on which it treats; none Of which,
however, are novel to the experienced reader.
The second article appears under the title of
"Main line Of State ,oorks Of Pennsylvania" written
by Henry r. Strong II is an interesting and sensi-
BILE account Of the most important canals and rail-
roads in that State, exhibiting their condition and
respects in better light than we supposed the
facts would warrant. Pennsylvania will soon de-
rive handsome revenue from her main public
works.
"Our Merchant Sednien," is very interesting arti-
cle in relation to class OF men whose generous
natures enterprise, perils, and suferings well
calculated to awaken the sympathies of the reader.
They have an earnest and eloquent advocate in the
writer Of this article.
The next article is upon Maritime Lne,n and is
historical and interesting essay upon the law rela
ting to bottomry as connected with marine insurance
and the perils of the sea.
No. 5 is well-written biography of Joseph Pea
body, distinguished merchant of Salem, Massa-
chusetts
No is an article upon the Gulf Stream" by
John A. Parker, of New York; in which the author
advances the idea that it originates in the Pacific
ocean, and owes its high temperature to submarine
volcanoes.
No. is notice Of the Commercial History d
Norcieh, Conn" by Mrs. F. M. Coutkins. Judg-
ing from the extracts taken from her book, the
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THE NEW CoNGREss

The "New York Journal of Commerce" presents
the following tabieau of the next Congress. The
Senate comprises "a wings and 90 democrats
There are four vacancies, viz: l from Virginia,
from Mississippi, (both Of which certain TO be
filed with democrats,) l from Indiana, and ! from
Tennessee. Total 81; which includes the two from
Florida Two from Texas will doubtless he added
early next winter, which will increase the total to
S.
"The House of Representatives as now constitu-
ted ION the LIST inst comprised So wings, Amer.
can republicans, and SO democrats. Total, 1863
There remain to be heard from, 81, including the
member from Florida, or GO if we include also the
member from Texas Total 224 without Texas
or 225 with Texas.
"of the members elected to the House, 40 voted
in the last Congress for Gen. McKay's bill reducing
the tariff, and SO against it,
Allowing the democrats of the new senators
(and placing the one from Tennessee out of the cal
cuation,) the democrats will have 90, and the wings
24-beng majority of 5.
Allowing the democrats a majority of IS in the
House Of Representatives, previous to the election
of last week, and giving them majority of from
the elections of Indiana, North Carolina, Alabama
and Kentucky, and taking no account of the votes
in Tennessee, Mississippi and Maryland, the ma
jority in the next House of Representatives cannot
fall short of AZ.
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WAN WI EhS
Of Prince Georges county, Md.


The RosBKRs OF THE BARGE "CLINTos. THE
New York Express says: Some time since, the
barge Clinton Of Poughkeepsie, was robbed Of bank
bills to the amount Of $4,000, while on her pas
sage up the river. The most diligent search was
made at the time for the robbers, but without sue
cess. In consequence OF disclosures that have re-
Gently been made, officers Bird and Leonard have
arrested James Smith, alias Honeyman, the robber
of the City Bank some years since; James Miller,
alias Cupid, the confederate of Smith; named
Parkinson, relative Of Smith; and another indi-
vidual named Brennan, crony of the before-named
trio. The whole particulars connected with their
arrest have not been given as yet; but it is UNDER
stood that portion Of the stolen property has been
recovered, and the accused have been committed to
son.-Phiiadeiphia Sentinel.
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STATEN ENTS.

Several newspapers contain illusions to prepare
tons, which are said to be going forward as precau-
tionaru measures on the part of our government.
The Baltimore American" of this morning
states:
Fort McJenry have received orders embark for Nata
rotda Texas practicable The hne ship Her
mann has chartered Tor the transportation oil the corps
and will sail the necessary arrangements can be
made"
The New York "Courcr" publishes letter from
its Washington correspondent OF Saturday last,
stating
,.1h norriu, there were despatched from the navy.
ward here os hundred and nm Of sk by the south.
arm boat TO 20 through by the mail route to New Orleans
and one hundred Jores in addition have been ordered 20 DE
sen. aer them as quick they possibly be prepared
There have been also 1000 ball cartridges ordered TO
be prepared and forwarded by the same c9nvey
The utmost despatch, well as number oil gun Carriages
and other military stores SO great is the hurry and SO ur
gent the orders OF the government for OF
ad % he NJ work ali day tomorrow although viii lie
sunday This would TO indicate that tne
ton are convinced there 10 be joking but an actua
lona ~, war This news may have privately to New
Orleans by the schooner Equity from Matnmoias ie ~
by which arrival which appears 10 ne paPs nars nav he
through BY Hast evenings mail Perhaps It's nature may DC
public shortly
The New york Tribune Of Tuesday says that orders were
Hamilton few miles below New York, to be in readiness
warning with his company Of ny ing at'er!
march for Texas Their destination is the NOUN o. e
Arkansas,
Other papers make mention OF 10000 stand oil
arms. which have been ordered to Galveston, from
the arsenal at Baton Rouge, &c.
Surprising that these statements were correct, OF
nearly So what are We to infer That, IN the pres
ent unsettled state of our relations with Mexico
whilst rumors Of her troops advancing to the frontier
are floating on every breeze--it is natural to sup
pose that the administration would take measures 10
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lady has written very interesting account Of that
ancient and hourishing town.
No. 8 is upon the silver-mines of North Caro-
lima, showing their productiveness and value.
Then follows large amount Of valuable nforma-
ton and statistical matter, under the heads OF
"Mercantile and Law Department" Commercial
Chronicle and Review" "Railroad and Canal Sta
tsiics," Commercial Regulations" Mercantile
Misceanies," "Commercal Statistics''-windine
up with "The Book Trade"
In conclusion, ii is enough to say that this num-
Der behind its predecessors in manner or mat
ter. In respect to the mooted theories of finance,
commerce. free-trade, and protection, the Merchants
Magazine is conducted in catholic spirit, and is
worthy of the support of all.
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From the Chicago Democrat
FRUITS AND FLOWERS.

1t is delightful to witness the attention which is
paid in Washington to the cultivation Of flowers
and fruits. Fifteen weeks ago, when we arrived in
this city, we found not only the public squares and
the enyirons covered with verdure but the gardens
and the yards filled with roses, and breathing per-
fume. The taste for flowers is delicate proof Of the
refinement of the inhabitants of large town; and
Washington boasts besides her private gardens, of
many a fine greenhouse, and the splendid collection
of exotics which were collected during Captain
Wileess expedition, and are now preserved by
Mr. Breckenridge in the Patent Office grounds.
The reign of Pomona has now opened upon us;
and we are happy to the quantities of fine fruit
which are pouring into the market The peaches
ledge basket Of very choice ones, which were
presented to us this morning by Mr.. Tucker, of
the Avenue. We learn that he has an excellent
orchard, about FIVE miles from Washington, which
produces the greatest variety Of good peaches that
come to the city 1t turns out that, during the
present season, there are few peaches Of any sort
to be found in Virginia-the frost having caught
the opening flower and destroyed the germ; whilst
inWashngton, where the spring is cooler, and vege-
tation about ten days later, the buds were not
sufficiently developed to be injured by the frost,
and the fruit has consequently been saved. We
understand that this city is much indebted to the
Horticultural Association, which has been several
years established for the cultivation of her flowers
and her fruits The lady president of the society has
been in particular, the patroness of the art In her
garden the magnolia grandifora has boomed during
this spring, and the finest fruits have ripened.
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AN EMBARGO IN MEXICO.
The "New Orleans Bulletin furnishes the follow.


ing speculation:
"The latest advices from furnish grounds for
apprehendng that the Mexican Congress have determined
the adoption Of some measures o. Ieaiaton On ine
question. The probability seems TO be, that an embargo
will be- If it has not already been declared The accounts
from Mexico represent the ignorant rabbe who form the
of the population to be clamorous for war From
this fact it is apparent that the administration party in
monstIaon OF hostility towards this country As the in
tercon of commerce. by the declaration Of an embargo
comes nearest the of hostility without amounting
exactly act OF II is altogether probable that
this win be the first step in the progress to begerency
II also kind of passive warfare better suited to the
haustion and imbecity OF Mexico than more active and
vndctive demonstrations OF enmy requiring the move
hardly possible to suppose that any serious intention
prosecuting be entertained by the Mexican gov
| ernment"
Thus the Bulletin nclines to the opinion that Mex
leo will scarcely resort to war, but will resort to an
"interdction Of commerce, by the declaration of an
embargo But the adoption of this measure will be
! more dishonorable to Mexico than war itself II
would be an open breach Of faithin direct violation
of her treaty with the United States of April s.
1891 The 9Th article that treaty runs as follows
"The citizens Of neither of the contracting parties
shall be liable to any embargo shall their vessels
cargoes merchandise, or effects be detained for any
military expedition, nor for any public or private
| purpose WndtSQeNcT, WltnOut Soh'
pensation"
This treaty is still in Forces because the 2Sh arti
Gle provides that it "shal remain and be in force
for eight years from the day of the exchange Of thu
raticaons and until the end fone year after eithe
of the contracting parties shall have given notice &c
the other of its intention to terminate the same
each of the contracting parties reservng to itself thu
r;ob, of ovino such notice to the other at the enc
| of the said term of eight years"
No such notice, as far as we are advised, has beer
given. With what faith, therefore, could Mckee
pretend to lay an embargo upon our vcssels' Sucl
measure would only tend to enlarge the catalogue
of grievances, of which we already complain. !
would only make her more despicable in the eye
of foreign naons--more odious in those OF our owr
citizens. 1t would only place her more completely
out Of the pale Of civilized states. We could taxi
no measures with Mexico, except TO redress all GU
accumulated grievances in the most effective man
| ner
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INFORMATION FROM MEXICO.

private letter was received in this city, by the
last southern mail from Texas, west of the Nueces
dated July 26h and stating that the Mexicans real
ly were concentrating provisions and munitions Of
at Matamoras as fast as possible, and also
troops at Monterey. The writers Of this letter are
engaged in the Mexican trade, and communicate at
least weekly with Matamoras. They are not likely
to be deceived in this NATTER for their facilities for
obtaining correct information are known be equal
ly good, if not better, than those of any other
persons in Texas; and their experience with the
frontier Mexicans is such, that they can hardly be
deceived.
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Extracts of letter ,oritfen by lady no,p in Delhi
Deialcare county, .Nc,o York:

AUGUST III, lS45.
"This morning attended the funeral of poor
Steele. More than thousand persons were pres
ent. II was solemn and melancholy occasion.
God grant that this may be the end of the shedding
Of blood; but fear not Our village is again under
martial law. A guard is kept about the Jail, and,
indeed, throughout the village--as the threat is
made, not only to destroy the Jail, but to burn the
village. do not believe il will come to this;
but is the forbearance of men who commit murder
to be relied oDf' =
"The posse is just in from Roxbury, and has
brous hit three prisoners The chief "Bue- Beard -
"a man by the name of Scudder, and who is said to
have given the command to fire. is not one of them.
General Griffin, who has command of this posse,
says he cannot escape"
"AUGUsT IL.
"Great excitement still prevails. Men
coming in FROM all parts of the country A
band of 40 has just arrived from Walton The party
that went on Saturday night to Andes has returned
with another prisoner. A posse of 100 men, led by
your friend from Harpersfeld, Col. Stoddard Ste
vens, has Just eft--destinaton not known. 1t is a
melancholy sight, and makes my blood run cold to
reflect that so many armed mentor each rides with
his pistols at his saddle bow--are necessary to
maintain the laws in good old Delaware county,
If the spirit of ant-rentsm has become desper-
ate and destructive here, its violence and crimes
have also met here sterner resistance and prompt
err punishment than elsewhere. And this last out
rage will find every good citizen resolved and eager
to do his duty to the country"
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guard against any possible contingency These
arrangements may not be required The Mexican
troops may not march to the frontier. Their move
ment towards that direction may be dictated more
by political considerations, affecting the election Of
their own President or the clamors Of their own
people, than by any serious design of crossing the
Rio Grande. 1t does not follow, therefore, as the
Washington correspondent Of the New York Cou-
rer surmises, that the administration "expect dec
laration of war and active hostilities" Such an
event may, indeed, take place. Amid the unstable
councils of Mexico, which are more or less sub
iect to the influence Of turbulent and excited peo-
ple we scarcely know what to expect. But, I'M
questionably, it is the duty of statesmen, under such
circumstances, to be prepared for any contingency
which may occur.
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The Lexington y) Gazette processes to make quo
taon from the Union. upon the independent treasury,
but commits typographical error, which exactly re-
meaning II publishes article thus: Among
the resolutions adopted by the Baltimore convention
in favor Of the independent treasury These resou
tons have been regarded by the President ind
eating the policy by which his administration should be
governed" Strike out nepe" and insert erer and then
the quotation will be correct.
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EEVER AND AGUE-Thousands and tens of
4 thousands arc now suffering under that bane of
life-fcver and ague, or bilious intermittent fever.
"Rowand's Improved Tonic Mixture' il universal
ly acknowledged, by the disinterested, to be the
great national remedy--the only warranted, safe,
sure, and radical cure that has failed, when
properly used, to eradicate the disease and also its
elasticity Of the constitution in manner that moth
ing else will.
Therefore, procure at this long-tried old ia
vorite, and sterling remedy, now called Rowands
Improved Tonic Mixture, projected against coun-
tereiters by the written signature OF the original in
ventor, John r. Rowand, over the mouth Of every
bottle, and which may for a certainty be obtained
genuine, in Washington, of J. F. Callan; George
town, o. M. Linthcun,.
JOHN r. ROWLAND, M D.,
Proprietor, No % N. I'd st., Philad.
Aug 14-d2w
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More TROOPS ron TExAs.-Orders were received
on Saturday, requiring Captain Duncan, at Fort
Hamilton, few miles below New York, to be in
readiness, at a moments warning, with his compa-
ny Of flying artillery, to march for Texas. II will
with their horses Their destination is the mouth
Of the Arkansas. Captain Ringgold, at Fort Me-
Henry, is chorterng vessel to transport his troops
to the same destination; but they will not be pre-
pared TO start for some days yet,-Balt, Sun.
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WEsrwARD Ho-A hunting party will rendez-
vous at Fort Coffee on the 25th August, for the
purpose Of hunting buffalo, and exploring the coun-
try far west and south the Rio Grande. A
pleasant journey and lots Of fun may be expected.
We wish our engagements would allow us TO 60
in search of adventures. Where is the accomplish
ed author of the Commerce of the Prairies'''
Could he not find sufficient inducement to become
one of the partyi-.arknsas Mteliigencer. :
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"Great excitement still prevails. Men
For the Union

MEssRs. EDrroRs: We beg leave to recommend
to the voters of this congressional district, com
posed of st. Mary's, Charles, Calvert, Prince
Georges, Anne Arundel, and Montgomery coun-
ties, Fl. g. s. Key, esq, Of ST. Mary's county as
a suitable candidate to represent them in the next
Congress of the United States.
MANY VOTERS
Of Prince Georges county, Md.
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95-St. Matthew's Church.-The Rev. Mr..
VERHEcAN, Provincial Of the Jesuits, will preach in
this church on Friday, the 18th inst, being the feast
of the Assumption Of b. v. M.
Divine service will commence at 10 o'clock, a. N.
JNO. P. DONELAN,
Aug. I2- Pastor.
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ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL SCHOOL,

ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL SCHOOL
T. Will be opened on the first Monday Of Sep
TENDER next, at the Hall of the Washington Be-
nevolent Society, e street, between 9Th and 7th)
school, in which instructions will be given in the
elementary branches Of an English education, in
the classics mathematics, and the several depart
ments of physical and mental science. The sub
scriber, teacher Of fourteen years. experience and
late principal of respectable academy the East
ern Shore ofMaryland, will devote his time exclu-
sively to the duties of this school.
For further information, inquire at the school-room
between the hours of 9 a. m. and 3 p. M, for one
week prior to the first Monday in September.
FRANCIS s. DUNHAM.
Washington, August, ls45.
References.
RI. Rev VIM. r. Nottingham, Baltimore; Rev.
VIM. J. Clark, Churchtown, Pennsylvania; Rev.
VIM. II. Rees, Snow Hill, Maryland; Rev. L. ].
Giiss, Rev. J. w. French, Rev. Septimus fusion,
Washington city.
August 14-eod3ws
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PosT OFFICE sUIrs.-The agent of the Post Of
Ace Department in ST. Louis has instituted suit in
the United States circuit court against the clerks
and captains of seven different steamboats, pyng
to that place, for breach of the post Office law in
relation to the delivery of letters, &c, when called
upon by him. The penalty is $50 for every in
fringement of the law.-Baimore Sun.
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KENTUCKY.

This evenings western mail brings not a line, a
word, or letter, relative to the election in Ken
tucky. We are, therefore, unable to lay any addi-
tional returns before our readers.
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oteuucH. ......s.ss........< o
DeKab ,.......79
Wabash and Miami, democratic representative;
Cass, likewise. Enos Beall (whig) is beaten by the
democrat for representative in DeKalb and Steuben.
Later news renders it almost certain that Cathcart
is elected
Clymer, representative from Elkhart; and Mickle,
from Adams and Jay.
Yours, &c.
The letters of our attentive correspondents in this
State may be relied on, as embracing authentic in.
formation from the counties enumerated therein.
The papers are as bare Of news from Indiana as
from Kentucky.
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HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, CARRIAGE
IL AND HARNESS, &c. AT AUCTION
On Saturday morning next, at 9 o'clock, we shall
SELL in front ofour auction store an excellent lot of
household and kitchen furniture; amongst which
arc
Mahogany hair-seat sofas and chairs
Cane and rush chairs, sideboards
Dining and other tables
Crockery ware clocks, carpets
Bedsteaas, beds, mattresses, bureaus
Wardrobes, wristbands, toilet sets, &c.
With many other excellent articles, and lot of
kitchen requisites.
Also good carriage and harness. suitable for a
hack.
R. DYER & CO.,
August l4-2t ..Auctioneers.
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OF FICIAL.

APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
NATHANIEL w. WALKER, collector of the GUS
toms at St. Marks, Florida, vice William H. Ware,
whose commission will expire on the 18th Of Sep
tember, 1916.
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"WHo is JAMES X. PoLK'"

To the Editor ofhe Union
enclose an extract of letter received by me
to-day from the Hon. --- -, who, presume,
is well acquainted with the political movements OF
Louisiana. enclose, also, letter from Indiana.
WASHINGTON, August Is, ls45.
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Mr.. Buchanan, the Secretary Of Stale, returned
last evening to this city from the Bedford Springs
Mr. Seth Barton, the Solicitor of the Treasury,
returned this evening from New Orleans.
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INDIANA.
Extract Of a letter dated

INDIANAPOLIS, August 9, l845
Sufficient returns have been received to render the
following results pretty certain. The Senate will
probably be tied again. Boone and Hamilton is
still in doubt but the probability H. that the demo-
crat is elected. Should we carry the Warwick dis
trict we will have two majority.
In the House, we shall have majority of ten or
twelve--not less; may be more.
The following Congressman are certainly elected
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ELECTION RETURN
TENNESSEE.

The letters from Tennessee, which we publish
tonight, afford us ground for hope of the election Of
our gubernatoral candidate, Aaron v. Brown, as
well as of democratic legislature. We feel more
confident Of the latter than of the former MIR.
Brown is running under great disadvantages; for
his opponent is the most popular man Of the wing
party and his supporters have resorted to the most
shameless secret circulars, filed with ISLANDERS and
misrepresentation, to defeat our candidate. They
making at least active exerons as at the late
presidential election II he should be elected under
such circumstances, it will be victory no, even
second to the glorious triumph just achieved in the
good old State of North Carolina.
Extract Of a letter dated
BLoUNrvILLE, CTenn,) Aug. 8, ls45.
On yesterday the frcemen of old Sullivan voted.
The result is
Brown ............ .......'......... ..tfoS
Browns majority, ...................ll3s
Johnson. ................... LASS
brownlow ...................... zoe
Johnson's majority .................ll lag
Martin. ..................... ...l4lo
Carter 1886
Martins majority. .lO72
REPRESENTATIVES.
rhaihh'oh' 'o a
Deery. dUo
Duhhy... .S<o
The three last are democrats.