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NAvAL-A draught Of thrty-four seamen, for the
navy, under the charge Of Lieutenant Abel, arrived
at our port on Sunday night in the steamer Balti-
more, Captain Colemary, from Philadelphia, and
were transferred to the United States ship Pennsyl-
vania.
The following is list Of the officers of the United
States steam-frigate Princeton, which sailed from,
Philadelphia on Thursday last for Pensacola:
Commander, Frederick Engle; Lieutenants, First,
w. w. Becker; Second, Fabius Stanley Acting
Third Lieutenant, ]. w. A. Ncholson; Passed As
sistant Surgeon, John III. Wright; Purser, VIM H.
Christian; Chief Engineer, VIM. P. Williamson
First Assistant Engineer Henry Hunt Second As
sistant Engineers, N. c. Davis and J. s. Ruther.
ford; Third Assistant Engineers, VIM. Tagger,
and Charles Coleman; Acting Master, Edward c.
Stiles; Passed Midshipmen, w, Roberts and w
W. Bassett; Mdshipmen, w. H. Riley, d. p. Nc.
Corkle, and VIM. Van Wyck; Captains Clerk, -
Mcllvaine; Purser's Clerk, VIM H. Parks; Acting
Boatswain, Edward A. York; Gunner, R. s. King
Acting Carpenter James H. Comfy.
Norfolk Beacon, JUN 90.
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FROM MEXICO.

The Mexican schooner Rafaea, which sailed from
Brazos ST. Jago the 4th instant, reports schoon-
er from this port, thought to be the VIM. c. Pres
ton, lost on the bar of the Rio Grande The steam
er Augusta, Capt. Gilet, had gone up the Rio
Grande as far as Maamoras with fullload; but, in
returning with load Of hides, wool, horses, and
mules, struck on a bar about two leagues below the
town. and broke her propellers, which obliged her
to discharge and repair, which she accomplished,
and reloaded; when she reached the bar at the
mouth of the river, she found only four feet water,
and would be compelled to wait rise.
The Mexican schooner Carmen from Laguna,
via Campeachy, brings dates to the 10Th inst from
Campeachy. A letter states that their dates from
Vera Cruz are to the 18th June. One Mexican
steamer and two launches were fitting out for the
purpose of retaking Tabasco from the revolution.
ists-.N Orleans Bee JtIu g.
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II HE UNION.
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT, JULY 80, Is4s
IMPORTANT CIRCULAR.

We call the attention of the public TO the very
important circular this day issued by the Secretary
Of the Treasury. II embraces the great question as
regards the operation OF the revenue laws, arising
out of the annexation of Texas. There are two
modes in which il is designed to defIaud the reve-
nue;-the first, by direct importations from foreign
ports into Texas; the second, by expectations from
our ports into Texas, with the privilege OF the
drawback of the duty. Should these speculations
be carried into effect the serious consequences
might follow, by so diminishing the revenue, as to
defeat or impair the efforts of this administration to
pay of the national debt. Their success might
njuriously affect the contemplated reduction of the
duties, by leaving the government without an ade-
quate revenue TO meet the expenditures; and, lastly,
it might overwhelm with ruin many Of our own
manufacturers, by the inundaton Of foreign goods
free of duty. Guided by the acts Of Jefferson and
Gallatin in regard to Louisiana, and Of Monroe and
Crawford in relation to Florida, the present Secre-
ary of the Treasury has, by this circular, applied
the remedy to defeat these speculations, and protect
the revenue. Some days since, We warned cap
talists in advance not to embark in them; and we
think every one will now perceive that nothing but
less Of money and character can follow from all
these efforts to evadc the revenue laws Of the
Union.
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Hickory" Of Tennessee and his able constitutional
| advsers.-D nlpiHe pa y IntsLigeneer.

Hickory" Of Tennessee, and his able constitutional
advisers.-Daviiie (Pa) Inisliigsner.
~ The article TO which the above paragraph re-
ers, has obtained that notice from the republican press
to which 1--WE respectfully say it was fairly entitled
There is scarcely mail which does not bring il
back to us from some press or other. IL deserves
some attention, perhaps, because il lays down the
chart under which the present administration IN
tends to guide the vessel of state. IL deserves 1t, be-
cause we have no hesitation in saying that II receives
the stamp of the executive sanction. One passage
alone is peculiarly entitled to attention;
Until the meeting Congress December appropriate
opportunity will be afforded TO Mr. Polk to declare his whole
policy foreign and domestic The public, however are not
left to vague conecures as TO whaf piHbe His political
principles and opinions of yesterday and well
policy plainly marked before him. and the history of his
public policy Is guarantee that he i'll undeyaingly pur
sue H. without turning to the right or the left His prn
cpes and his policy known TO be Swallowed forth and
plainly laid down In the political creed embodied tne ad
Baltimore in May, 1874 by whom he nominated as
candidate for the high office which he now holds Under
they gained theNvictory under the inscriptions written
upon H. under the principles which embraced under the
pledges which made TO the people, Mr. Polk goes into
power The republican party bound to It out TO
the utmost point Of availability That he will as far as
His fame well the true interests of his country will
doubtless make it his pleasure, well as his duty to do
So"
Among the resolutions adopted by the Baltimore
convention, was one in favor Of the Independent
treasury. These resolutions have ever been re-
garded by the President indicating the policy by
which his administration should be governed. The
independent treasury was sustained by the vote Of
the President and of the Secretary of the Treasury,
and further experience has only confirmed the views
then taken by both. The specie policy will be sus
tanned in all its vgor; the coinage will be increased
the foreign gold coin, which does not circulate, will
be converted rapidly ms possible into the half
and quarter eagle; and all other proper means will
be used, (ncludng the recommendation of the indie
pendent treasury to secure to the people an abund-
ant supply of the constitutional currency.
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ELECTIONS IN AUeUsT.--A number of important
State elections are to come off in the month Of Au-
gust, involving the choice of AZ representatives,
and in Tennessee one senator in Congress. They
are as folows North Carolina, 7th-legislaturc and
nine members of Congress; Tennessee, 7th--gov-
ernor, Legislature, and IL members of Congress;
Kentucky, 4th-legisature and 10 members ofCon-
gress; Indiana, 4th-legislature and 10 members OF
Congress; Alabama, 4th-legslature and seven men,
bers of Congress; Illinois, 4th-legislature; Mis-
souri,, 4,h--egislature. These will complete the cleo.
tons for the 29h Congress, in oil the States except
Maryland, which votes in October, and elects six
members, and Mississippi, voting in November,
and electing four members. The States of Maine,
New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, have one
member each to elect to supply vacancies in the del
egations - ennsuranian.
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The ApMrNIsrRATioN--rrs PROGRESS AND ITS
roLicY.--Under this head, we copy from the WASH
ington "Union" an interesting and satisfactory
statement Of the principles and policy by which
President Polk is guided, in administering the af-
fairs Of the general government The sentiments
and doctrines Of the democratic party, as avowed at
Baltimore in May, 1874, and at the polls last fall,
will be fairly carried out; and the administration
will, no doubt, enjoy the confidence and support OF
the people and Congress OF the United States, and
command the respect and admiration Of all persons
and powers who can or will, divest themselves OF
prejudice in Judging Of the measures Of the 'Young
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Gansevoort Melville, esq, secretary of legation
at the court of St. James, took leave Of his relatives
in this county yesterday; and his numerous friends
here babe him goodbye with sincere regrets, min
ged with the most heartfelt wishes for his future
health and prosperity.
Melville is dashing, eloquent, and very effec-
tive orator. well true democrat, as thousands
in this city can bear witness; and we venture to ex-
press hope that Vic's loyal subjects will hear a
touch Of his oratory some occasion, even though
it cannot be political We will engage, however, that
he will attend first to the important and engrossing
duties of his official station Troy (.E W Budget,
July 2.
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From the N o. Jeffersonian Republican July 81
Extract Of letter from gentleman in Tsras 10 hi.
friends in Ibis city, dated


VrcToRA, June 90, ls45
Agreeably to my promise, ! sit down to commu-
ncate to you few lines.
The only item Of interest which have at present
TO communicate is that some three or four hundred
Indians, mostly Camanches, have lately come into
the neighborhood Of San Antonio, saying that they
have been on war expedition to the Rio Grande,
and have been badly whipped by the Mexicans,
losing some forty or fifty warriors Of their own
tribe, besides good many women and children
made prisoners. Their object in coming in appears
to be to solicit assistance from the Lipans and Ton
keways both Of which tribes are now in their camp,
and to wait for reinforcements from their tribe,
and then TO make desperate effort for the recovery
Of their women and children. II is these murderous
expeditions Of the Indians upon the Mexican from
tier that has nearly closed oil communication with
the Rio Grande and has ruined the trade Of San An
tonic and of Corpus Christi. How supremely
ridiculous is for nation that cannot protect its
own citizens against the ncursions Of few petty
tribes of Indians, to talk Of making upon the
United Satesi Il is amusing sometimes 10 read the
speculations of northern editors upon the probabi-
" of such an event. Private advces from the Rio
Grande, Of an authentic nature represent that there
are no forces collecting there. In this country all is
perfectly quiet. IL is but rarely that can hear of
an individual opposed to annexation. Jonesis late
course in attempting to open negotiations with Mex
ico has damned him eternally in the estimation of
the people Of this country Ifhe had the genius of
Old Sam, he might rise above IT. but as it is he will
sink into contempt, to rise no more.
Yours truly, &c, 7. b,
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The Tropic of yesterday contains statement,
copied from the Columbia Observer, derogatory to
Robert ]. Walker. We learn from the Southern
Reformer that the attorneys of Mr.. Walker will
make a statement Of the transaction in few days.
1t has been the lot Of Mr.. Walker, for years past
to be attacked with unsparing severity, and to have
all his business affairs dragged before the public for
political purposes; but he has yet suffered from
scrutiny, however severe. Every act of his pri-
vate public life is capable of the amplest vndca-
tion.--.E o. Jegsrsonian Republican, Juiu 90
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REDUCTION OF PRICES.

~ KING, having bought out his partner, VIII
| continue in the lace business. / have made
ARRANGEMENTS so that can sell lace goods at least
10 per cent. cheapS than j. T. g. G. King have
done. | have reduced the prices Of the goods in the
store about one-third, and am determined to sell
goods lower than any other store IN existence.
Ladies will do well to call, as we will sell uncom-
monty cheap, to make room for new goods;
july 2eIa G, KING,
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We regret to state that during the thunderstorm
this afternoon, an industrious citizen, Mr.. John
Boose and his wife, together with their child aged
about seven eight years, were killed by lightning
at their residence on Pine Creek, about two miles
north Of this city,
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ToAsr.-The following beautiful toast was
given by bishop at the semi-cenennia celebration
Of Union College on Tuesday last:
"The mothers of America, that are, and that are
to be, grading our infancy, charmers of our youth
comforters of our manhood we enthrone them on
our hearths, we enshrine them in our hearts"
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Among the resolulions adopted by the Baltimore

The wing convention of Louisiana have nom-
mated General William Debuys of New Orleans for
governor, and Edward Sparrow for lieutenant gov
srnor Our republican friends go into the campaign
IN fine hopes and spirits.
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UTIoN OF copARTNERsHlP.

II TIC. KING, by mutual consents have this
j day dissolved coparinershp AL accounts
ma bought out the concern, and will continue in the
business All persons having accounts with the
firm will call and settle them as soon as possible
Our customers will accept our warmest thanks
for their liberal patronage
1T g. c. KING.
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Fer the Union.
THE DEFENCE OF TEE LAKES.

THE DEFENCE OF THE LAKES.
Much has been written and said this subject;
and during the last session of Congress resolution
was passed, calling upon the Secretary OF the Navy
to examine into the matter and report upon it.
We believe the whole to be founded in error, and
to be the result Of erroneous reasoning upon the
events Of the last war, and the want of due
consideration upon the wonderful change OF cir
cumstances since. We could not adopt an
idea more fattering to our neighbors, or more
replete with security to their possessions. 1t 10
their policy to throw us upon the defensive on he
akes to turn ourattenton to the protection ofour o
shores, and thereby to leave theirs quiet to exhaus
our means in forts and navies on these lakes, and
of offensive operations; 10 create the moral impress
sion that zoe must act the defensive OH these lakes,
which is at admission that we are too feeble
to act Extensively. The whole system is founded
upon our fears, upon acknowledged weakness on
our part, and acknowledged strength with our enc
mics. Are these impressions rue' or, in other
words, are they not full of error
With SO powerful line of attack as that Of the
North river and Lake Champlain, what have the
lakes to feaT An enemy would gladly draw our
attention to them. Imbecility and erroneous rea-
soning would take the same course; but are we to
be guided by such notions' With properly man
aged war, it would hardly be necessary to fire gun
upon the lakes. With an improperly managed one
there No telling where may not be obliged to fire
guns. The day has, hope, gone by, when we
shall be obliged to aid enemy in the defence of
his possessions, by allowing him to throw us upon
the defensive on these lakes. C. c.
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MARRIED,

On the 18th of June. at Venice, JOHN KAN
DOLPH CLAY, Secretary Of the Legation Of . the
United States at ST. Petersburg, to ANE M.
MACKNlGHT CRAWFORD, daughter OF VII
LIAM CRAwroKp, esq, of Cartsburn, Edinburgh
Scotland.
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Treasury DEPARTMENT,

Treasury DEPARTMENT.,
July 30, l645
The receipts into the treasury, from all sources,
during the quarter ending the 30th ultmo, were
From customs about Sc, POI, 800 6S
From lands 5l7,s5S III
From miscellaneous sources 1888 "A
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Anew BOOKS AT FRANCK TAYLoR'S.--
~ The Parsonage Of Mora; by Miss Brehmen.
No. IS of the Wandering jew.
No. "a of Harper's Pictorial Bible.
PROSE and Verse, by Thomas Hood--being vol.
18th of Library Of Choice Reading.
Praise and Principle; or, For wbet shall live by
the author Of Conquest and Self-conquest, &c.
July 80.
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OFFICIAL.

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.
SrKsHEN s. LEVY, as Deputy Postmaster at Low
ell, Massachusetts,, in the place Of Jacob Robbins,
removed
STEPHEN R. MALLORY, at Key West, Florida,
vice Adam Gordon, removed
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6,762,Is2 SO
4,973,O65 SO
WALKER

r. J. WALKER,
Secretary of the Treasury.
July 3O-lt icons, U. s. Jo'sr., and N. Int-l
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NAVY DEPARTMENT-onD sc.
july %.
Passed Midshipman John ], Guthrie, ordered to
the schooner on-ka-hy-e.
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MAP OF OREGON by the Exploring Expe-
lvl diiion--price 81 cents. A few copies for sale
by FRANCK TAYLOR.
July 30.
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almost mpossble satisfy myself the questions refer
red to me; and therefore not to be expected that
should be able, in every instance to satisfy others.
al will also observe that the treaty provides that the
claims arising under the treaty shall be examined and dd
dca'ed by commissioners to be appointedby the President
by and rifh he ddrics and consent D The SENATE; and that
their decision shall BE- final am satisfied that all the opn-
ions given this Office in respect 10 the claims have been
cxfaocal and unauthorzcd tho Attorney General having
power TO give official opinion on the request Of the
aI pocers and duties Of such department The character OF
the Cherokee commissioners is in principle the
same with that the boards appointed under the
tons with Spain Naples and Frances and il sup.
posed either of those that the Attorney General
yon and Sens, The raSior claims hgaied before em
Commissioners agents are sometimes appointed " the
War Department the transaction OF its concerns with In
dian tribes who stand in such relation TO tho department
TO be authorized to call on 1t for advice am
and in these the department may call io inc adVee
of the Attorney General on questions oil law Wnen the APP
pcaton OF the Cherokee commissioners was rst sent from
stand in this latter relation and therefore from time to
time Investigated such questions a. were presented N ,ne
cution Of their important and difficult task
This is the last, Of numerous opinions given by
the Attorney General, upon questions arising under
the Cherokee treaty; and il is made up after matuis
reflection. With this opnon, and various others
Of similar character, made by former President
and Secretary of War; (Which will be published
hereafter staring them in the face, the Secretary Of
War and Commissioner of Indian Affairs arbitrarily
assumed the power to control the judicial action of
the Cherokee board, when organized under the late
administration. The jurisdiction Of the board, its
mode Of action, and all is duties, prescribed and
limited II was ordered not to issue certificates, as
provided by the treaty. and the first decree made by
! 1t, in December, 1912 submitted 10 the Com
missioner of Indian Affairs for payment by the claim
ant. The Commissioner then claimed tho right to
REVISE the decisions Of the board; and he reported
the to the Secretary Of War, recommending that
the decree should be set aside. Mr.. Secretary Spencer
entertained the opinion Of the existence Of a
supervisory power in the department; and after re-
tanning the case in his possession npicards Of iirO
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EAsIuouAKE--A hoarse, rumbling noise similar some
what To heavy thunder. the uundng Of thousand rail
road cars was very distinctly heard by tren
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and caused rafting of windows, looking glasses crocke
~, stoves &c. We veto sitting desk st the mo-
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low The real nature nj the then became m m
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think II not Improbable that shall long hear some
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REMOV
JOSEPH BONAVITA respectfully informs his

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JOSEPH BONAVITA respectfully informs hi,
Hfhds and the pubic generally, removed his
Confectionery a Fancy store
ifn NO iai To No 80, Wet Sue-t IN. door Tn u..t
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tehtfA A-sortinrnt Of
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r s1h-eber returns ms hanis puL ~, TIE very hL-
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JOSEPH BONAvrrA
No 10 West Main Street,
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Gorts SUPERIOR iaoN sAfEs warranted 10 stand Ionx,,
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PTTsHuoH, 10Th May, Isi5.
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IN th eiy Sestiord by the and I.p.s
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ost soIat tinse SINCE sIncr BalIn,oIy
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