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From the fredericksburg Recorder
THE ADMINISTRATIONS AND THE TAR
LEE

There will be clear majority Of democrats in
the Senate of the 29h Congress- and the very unu-
sual preponderancc of some 40 or SO of the same
faith in the lower house. Yet not few of the OPP
posite party affect to believe, and of our
fraternity affect to fear, that the tariff will be suffer
ed to remain without any essential alterations. We
are compelled to doubt their sincerity Ii is absurd
to expect party which has triumphed with one set
of principles, to abandon them at the moment of VIC
tory, and take up others--especally others which
did their full share embarrass and depress the de-
feaed party in the most recent election II not only
breach of faith, but of common sense, which be-
lieve the administration is neither wicked nor fool
ish enough to perpetrate. Mr.. Polk himself is so
strongly committed to moderate tariff, that he
could not sanction any other without an utter ADAM
donment Of sef-respect. So is his cabinet, unless
Mr.. Buchanan's reluctant acquescence in the tarfo
AZ be deemed an exception. The predisposition Of
the executive is backed by the remarkable unanim-
ty of powerful and successful party So, not only
is the President pledged and instructed but he is
provided with ample means to execute the popula
will. The same CONFUSION which elevated him TO
power, endowed him with an efficient vitality to
prosecute and consummate the desired reform. He
is not the man 70 recs when his plain duty is be-
fore him, under any circumstances. Is it probable
he will do SO now when faith and honor lie before
him, and lreachery and disgrace behindi
We regard it as morally certain, that many rndi-
cal changes will be made, only in the Details but
in the principles of the tariff Of AZ How can any
sane man come to different conclusion? The tar
iffites are triAing with themselves They indie
fatgable in their efforts TO delude their own follow
ers They tell the recipient Of special favor--"go
on, enlarge, expand, extend; your bounty will be
continued and, perhaps, perpetuated--the tariff will
not he touched!" Now, more prudent course,
even il it was matter of doubt would be TO caution
all who stand by this Fictitious aid, to stake heed
lest they fall" We do not doubt but there
thousands at this moment pushing the widest pos
sible schemes far ahead of their actual means, upon
the mere hope that the administration will be
creant to its trusts. They will be deceived and
when "distress" and ''ruin' come, let them remem-
ber they presumed upon the infdelity Of faith, and
credited the veracty of alsehood They will suffer,
and yet government will have done them no wrong.
It has only equazed the privileges, Of which they
now enjoy the monopoly.
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SO long ms il was observed and respected by all
other nations having ships Of war this station.
.on.lhc 18th April, the British war-sicamer Fire
brand arrived from England, via Rio de yaaeiro.
and anchored near the port, with Mr ouseley
on rd,--the British minister accredited TO the
Argentine republic, and to supersede the late min
ister, Mr.. Vaudeville, who had been recalled; and,
after remaining forty eight hours, without having
visited this city, he (Mr. Ouseley) proceeded TO
Buenos Ayrs in some vessel; and Il is understood
that. after he had been Seceived by the Argentine
government as her Britannia Majesiy's minister,
he offered friendly mediation on the part Of his
government for the laudable purpose OF restoring
peace and commerce to these distracted republics
But, up TO the present time June l0th) we are in g
norance Of the result Of the proered services. On
the 23d uItimo, the French Baron Deffaudis, min
lister extraordinary, arrived from France, and, on
the day following, proceeded TO Buenos Ayres, and
we learn that he s instructed 10 unite his efforts the
part Of France with those Of Mr. Ouscley, attain
the object in view-that Of peace between the Ar
gentine and Oriental republics. June 18th, Admiral
Brown having recently received orders from his
government Cat the request Of General Oribe) to
cooperate with the beseging army in an immedi-
ate attack upon the city Of Montevideo, and Adj
miral lngle6eld, in command Of the British naval
forces, having been informed of the same, notified
Brown that he would not be permitted TO execute
those orders; and for the better prevention thereof
her Britannia Majesty's brig Racer was ordered,
and anchored near the Argentine squadron, with her
guns double shotted with grape and canister, with
to open fire any Of the said squad
ron which attempted TO approach the city win hos
tile intentions; and in consequence of this restric-
ton, the attack premeditaed was relinquished by
General Orbe; and thus the city has been protected
froma surrender. which would have been the inev-
liable result, if it had been simultaneously stormed
by land and by water.
CITY FORCES
List Of the present defenders Of Moniepideo, June
20ih, l845.
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The latest accounts give no intimaton of change
in the posture Of Mexico towards this country. The
determination seems TO be to stand at bay, and main
tain an attitude Of defiance and quasi-war. From
the first have predicted the adoption of just such
policy as Mexico isnow pursuing. Her impotence
prevents the prosecution of active hostilities,
while the chagrn of the nation equally forbds q
return to the cordial relations Of peace. As the
only alternative, a middle course is determined on,
and sulky semi-belcose attitude is assumed. In
the mean while, this relation Of non-intercourse be-
tween and Mexico suits very we'll with the in
dustry of Great Britain. As long as the embargo
lasts, British merchants and manufacturer will
enjoy monopoly Of the Mexican market. They
can pour in their merchandise and fabrics without
,he risk Of competition from Yankee enterprise.
Indeed, Mexico, for all useful purposes, now be-
longs to England. The politics Of the country are
entirely under the control of British diplomacy and
every ingot dug from the mines is drained into the
Golfers Of British capitalists England has no
colonial possessions yielding larger revenue, or
presenting to her subjects wider field for enter
prise and speculation. Il may well be supposed,
therefore, that the existing state Of things COMFORTS
admirably with the views Of the English cabinet,
and that strong influence will be exerted 10 pro-
long its continuance. What course our own gov
eminent will pursue in the premises, remains yet to
be seen. II is certainly not for our advantage 10
protract the non-ntercourse which shuts out our
citizens from the Mexican commerce. A state of
bellgerency Is much to be preferred to the passive
hostility Of existing relations But the magnanmity
of our government, and the consideration that we
are dealing with an impotent enemy, will doubtless
dictate a policy of long-sufering and forbearance
Yet there should be limit to the indulgence even
Of such feelings; and, after the lapse of reasonable
time, il Mexico still persists in maintaining an un.
friendly and menacing attitude, sense of duty to
eurowfl citizens, and the contamination Of their
interests, must induce the American government to
coerce our neghbor into terms.
Mexico should be compelled to 'defne her posi-
ton"-to declare for peace or for war. Until some
strong is taken for that purpose, it may be
expected that our present ambiguous relations will
continue, and, for long time to come, Mexico will
be closed eiiectually against commerce as by
the declaration of an embargo.
[JNeW Orleans Republican.
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southern press, as well as our private cor
hdenee from South Carolina, protest against
curse of the "Charleston Mercury" They
Poshvely, that the journal in question is the
|ap0nent ofthe democracy Of South Carolina.
|ae'wo letters from that State, which expli-
Se'are the prevailing sentiment in South Car
be an abiding confidence in the course of
s'aens' We understand that Mr.. Calhoun
'a similar feeling; and that none but a
ny and restless spirits pretend to enter
sgh'es, doubts about the course of the
'' In fact, we see but one press, which
''"Oe republican, that seems to countenance
~sOr'hy and unfounded suspicious about Mr..
l''OOu' this paper; and that press is the "South
.la' published at Columbia, whose edi-
' IN Washington, and whose Washington
r'.uen' have been infected by the sinister in
' ne same miserable cabal which has mis-
"urclls and ruled the columns Of the
's"n Mercury" As for ourselves, we can
,,s worthless that their designs will fail Of
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NOR SALE.--A complete case of dental instru-
II ments, together with operating chair, spit
toon, and all other furniture necessary for Office
These articles are all ofthe most superior workman
ship.
~ D. Any gentleman wishing TO engage in the
profession of dentistry, may receive with the above,
complete course Of instruction, amply sufficient in
very short time 10 enable him TO perform any ope-
ration either in mechanical surgical dentistry. APP
ply at the drug store Of Pennsylvania avenue
and 81 street,
Oct. 2o-4t
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BIZ II. Green, .Auctioneer.

By II. Green, .Aucfioneer.
VXATCHES, JEWELRY, &c. AT AUG
Wv TloN.-On Thursday evening next, the
23d instant at early candlelight, shall sell at my
auction room, Concert Hall, Todd's Buildings, near
Browns Hotel, good lot Of
Watches, gold pencils, breastpins
Finger and earrings, clasps, brooches
Studs, hair-pins, fob-chains, &c.
Together with larg lot Of other useful articles,
such as
Shovel and tongs, spttoons, Britannia ware
Pen and pocket knives, razors
Lard and oil lamps, fancy soap, &c.
Sale positive, and will be continued every evening
throughout the week. Terms, cash.
A. GREEN,
Oct. 90 Auctioneer.
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CARPETS, CARPETS, CARPETS,
wv E are now receiving from New York, and
wv will open this morning
l0pieces imperial three-ply Competing, very
rich &al3si a
20 pieces super6ns ingram; very best quality
20 do. medium and low priced do.
IS do. Brussels carpetings, (new patterns)
with variety Of rag, hemp, and other
carpetings, at very low prices 5000
500 rugs, all prices, from 81 50 to 4l6 Ha
10 sets Venetian carpcts, assorted. 3G
d. CLAGETT q co.
Also, reeeiued on consgnmsns- u 81
2 sets extra rich velvet carpetings, which ws win
sell at the reduced price of 81 50 per yard TO enable
US to make quick sale and close tho consignment.
They very rich goods. Rugs to match
Oct. 22-3tif d. c.. Il co.
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'Orientals 200, Canarias 800.

'Orientas 200. Canarias 800.
n b. The Corrennos, Entire Ramos and negroes all
made prisoners the battle Of Arroyo Grande when under
the command Of General Riviera and have since been
PEELED to under their conqueror General 0rbe The
foregoing estimate Of the forces not be accuste
hut have doubt within 10 per less The
Argentine general Urguza and his forces In the nte
rior amounting to six seven thousand to
vent the dispersed Oriental troops from reuniting.
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recommend the admirable number of our cor
Fndent, Bundccund, in this evenings paper.
Fsns an admirable analysis of the operations
/ Y,eifc duties Of the present tariff. We recon-
aS body Of statistics to every reader. 1t is
(aana,ion of a mind intimately acquainted with
pals and operations Of this odious tariff.
wOr never, appears to he the time for adjust
NaveSed question upon the proper principle.
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FLORIDA CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION.
Brockenbough. Cabell.

monroe 40 rep maj
LArER.-We hear that the official returns from
Hamilton give Brockenbougha majority of 60.
Jackson, we understand, is officially reported at
267 majority for Cabe.
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Ns0 YdL H o. MS c %%c%oSs
Co. 81 SO per day.
This hotel has lately been opened and, being To-
Gated in the business part Of the city the proprie-
tors respectfully solicit share Of the public patron
age.
Aug. as
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M WRITINGS OF GEO.
lvl w. BURNAP.--Just published, vol. limo,
and this day received for sale by
Oct % r. TAYLOR.
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By n. Green, Huctioneer.

By a. Green, .Auctioneer.
HOUSE AND LOT AT AUCTiON-On Fri
IL day, the 25th instant shall sell on the prem
Uses, mt O'Clock p. M south half Of lot No. 6, in
square No. CSC, on 49, street, near Pennsylvania
avenue, Immediately in the rear of the Globe Hotel,
with the improvements, which are good two
story frame-house, &c. Thelot ~ % feet n inches
front, and 72i feet deep. Tile good. Terms at
sale.
A. GREEN,
Oct 22-2t Auctioneer.
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]. ,.,..l T. James, C. w. James, J. 5. James
nm. Thos. Severn, II. M, Lewis, s. H.
+ Johnson, J, II. Stevenson, w. A.
''', 80. pierce James X. Whipple, w. II.
. ! y 80, II p Stem, b. B. Hussey, John B. Weld
!, y :mm;,, and R. A. Henry, are authorized TO
:, nsw subscribers, and make collections for
Union" ,c ;..,,hor.
: = receive subscriptions to the "unlon" IN
J -. rsoues,ed to say the same gentlemen are
"a 70 make collections for the "Globe,"
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FURNISHED PARLoRS FOR RENT.-Two
IL parlors, handsomely furnished, in the immcdi-
nte vicinity Of the Treasury Department, would be
rented low. Or the house, furnished or unfarnisb-
ed, may be rented; and, il agreeable, the present
occupants "a widow lady and her daughter) would
board with the family. Inquire at this Office
Sept lG-wf
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Total officers and men, 7,2l2.
List Of the besieging forces near Monievideo General
Don Manuel Oibe consmander-in-chief, June 20,
lS45.
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r AIDES IN WANT OF SILK DRESSES,
IL will find at D. CLAoErr & Co.'S q supply Of
new and very cheap silks, bought by Mr. Clagett
within the last week in New York at very reduced
prices, and will be sold accordingly.
We have also on hand q great variety Of rich
silks, of all prices.
b CLAGETT & CO.
Oct. 22-3tif
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NOTICE.

NOlNE- .
0rricr on rIlE u 8. ARMy, CLorBMo AND EauIrAeE,
tFW PHLApELrHrA, October 20, lS45.
CEALED PROPOSALS will he received At this
- Office until 10 O'Clock .. ~ Of the 25th day Of
November next, for furnishing, by contract, the fol-
lowing army supplies and materials deliverable at
the United States clothing and equpage depot,
Schuylkili Arsenal, on or before the Isl day OF
1900 army blankets, 81 fee, long by feet wide,
weight 4 lbs. N
1880 horse blankets. feet long by 81 feet wide,
$1,000 yds 64 sky-blue (,wied) cloth
5000 fine blue
500 " I" (waier-proof)
10000 " flannel, cotton and wool
$1,000 Canton flannel HsfT
5000 " / bleached cotton drilling
10000 /. unbleached :.
10000 shirtine
& 1000 /" bleachcd .' 9"
l,600 uniform caps. dragoon and infantry
Hair plumes, red and white
Bands and tassels, red and yellow
Metal cap equipments, for dragoon, artillery, and
Pompons, artillery and infantry a
Shoulder-straps, artillery and infantry
Epauls,tes, N. c. s., artillery and infantry
Worsted sashes, crimson and yellow s
binding, and cord Of all kinds
$4,000 prs. laced bootees, q sizes)
800 doz. prs. woollen half stockings, e sizes)
Telling axes
Hatchets @b-
Spades
Drums complete, artillery and infantry
Casks for one year, from LIST April next. OBS
All Of which must he of domestic manufacture,
and must conform in quality, and all other respects,
to the standard patterns sealed in this Office, by
which all supplies furnished on contracts will be
tested; samples of which, for woollen and cotton
cloths, will be sent by mail, with any additional in
formation upon the subject which may be desired
by manufacturers wishing to offer proposals..
Contracts will be based upon accepted proposals.;
curities will be required. Letters containing propo-
sails should be endorsed "lroposas 10 Gr~sk supplies
and materials" and addressed to
HENRY STANTON,
Assistant Quartcrmaster General U. 8. A.
Oct 29--2awtNov25
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ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,
rI~- NJ A g.. uoAE

rs No. lottery-l4 drawn ballots.
Tickets $l0-Halves s5-Quarten - so.
Certificate Of a package Of IS whole tickets, $40
Do do IS half do GO
Do do IS quarter do 50
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CASHMERE, YOURSELVES, &c.--We have
~ received from New York our winter supply Of
dress malenats, &c. We have now in store "
pieces plaid cashmerea, new styles
20 do. figured assorted, entirely new patterns
20 do. extra rich mousselines; beautiful goods
200 do. medium and low-priced; some very
pretty goods
20 do. plaid cloakings
3 do. ombre plaid do; new article
With many other new styles Of goods, to which
we invite the attention of the ladies'; assuring them
that, as heretofore, they will always find at our
house the newest styles Of goods and q the lowest
prices. d. CLAGETT & CO.
A Oct. 22-3tif M ri y
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HENRY'S CALCINED MAGNEsIA.-A
IL case Of this superior article is to-day received
direct nom the importer. For sale by
Sept ls
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MINISTRY or FoREras AFFAIRS,
WMnnierideo. Anril II. 1874.


"The undersigned minister, secretary for foreign
affairs is ordered by his government to address the
rear admiral, commandern chief Of the French ma
val forces in Brazil and the river Plate, to make
known to him that the legion denominatcd volun-
teers has, by spontaneous resolution ceased to ex-
list; and that the government hns dictated decree,
Of which il accompanies copy, approving and pro-
claiming that dissolution and ordering that the arms
which the dissolved legion had, be taken possession
of.
1.-THE undersigned has the satisfaction Of announ-
cling this event, 10y which all the demands are com
pIeiely fulfilled aud terminated; the incidents which
unfortunately threatened to alter the good relations
with France relations TO which the government OF
the republic attaches vast importance, and desires
ardcnily to preserve and strengthen
"The government hopes, therefore, that that OF
his Majesty better informed TO past occurrences
and in view Of the termination Of these affairs, will
do Justice to the sentiments by which this admins
tpiion has always been animated, and will preserve,
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TRANSLATION.
"ANCHoRAGE OFF MoNrEyIDEo,
UAfricaine. Anril 10. 1874.

"The undersigned rear admiral, commanding
in chief the French stations of Brazil and the river
Plate and the consul general Of France in the ORR
entail republic of Uruguay, have waited until this
day, in the expectation that the Oriental ministry
would have conceded Just satisfaction to the de-
mands which were presented TO it in the month OF
December last, by order of the government of his
Majesty the King of the French, respecting the
Frehchmen in arms.
"rhe undersigned hoped that the Oriental gov
eminent, better Informed as to the rights Of France
and its own interests, would have comprehended
the necessity Of putting end to the army OF part
Of the French residents, and of taking the arms
away from them, without their being able to take
them up again, under any preieri ,ohafepsr.
"But the orders recently received from France,
urging the execution Of the former one, do not per-
nit delay.
"The undersigned have, therefore, the honor to
beg that his excsency the Minister for Foreign AZ
fairs will be pleased to make known to his govern
ment, that IT, in the term Of forty eight hours, the de-
cree Of the dismissal of the armed Frenchmen is not
issued in a spirit accordant with the intentions Of
the Kings government the admiral will con-
slider the negative offensive to the respect due to
the lava and government Of France, hostile to the
relations that subsst between the two countries, and
will act in consequence.
(Signed) elaine.
"THEODORE PICHON.
"To his exceency Don SAN VAsoUEs, Minister for
Foreign Affairs Of the Oriental Republic"
To the foregoing the minister transmitted the fol-
lowing reply;
TRANSLATION.
CHEMISTRY OF FOREIGN Abrams,
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consisting principally of OK hides, &c.
The commodore, after having applied to Oribe on
the subject, without success, notified Admiral Brown
on the Dist December, "That so long as the embar-
the same period he should consider the British flag
exempt from restrictions of commerce, and, with
the squadron under his command, he would enforce
the same" This interruption continued until the
Gath Of the same month, when the blockade was
permitted to be in force again. In the mean time,
the commodore had despatched the war steamer
Gorgon to Maldonado, with orders to embark the
aforementioned property, byJorce il necessary. The
Gorgon, on arrival, finding Belgian brig at that
port placed the property on board Of her, without
meeting with the slightest opposition on the part of
the authorities; and the 3st Of the same month,
the Gorgon and said brig returned to Montevideo.
On the 7th day of April, lo43, Admiral Brown en-.
tered the harbor of Montevdeo, with five Of his
squadron, and took possession Of Rat island, (Which
at that time was in defenceless condition,) and
seized quantity of gunpowder he found deposited
in the powder magazine, and sent the same on board
his vessels; but which he was obliged to return, by
order Of Commodore Purvis, who claimed the pow
der as British property In deposlte after which, the
admiral retre1 with his vessels from the harbor, by
order Of the same officer. But, on the 18th of the
same month, he re-entered the harbor with the same
force Of five vessels, with the intention Of taking
permanent possession of the aforementioned island;
but, meeting with opposition on the part Of Commo
dore Purvis, he retired before, without accom-
plishng his object, and on the lath, one Of the Ar
gentne squadron at anchor, some distance from the
port, got under way, when shot from one Of the
British ships Of brought her to, and compelled
her to anchor again. and on the same day, the Brit
ish merchant brig Themis, with a cargo Of live
cattle from Maldonado, when near the port Of
Montevideo, was boarded by one Of the blockading
squadron and taken possession OF; which being OBJ
served by Commodore Purvis, he sent an armed
boat forthwith and recaptured said brig, and con-
Quoted the vessel and cargo into this port thus vo
lating the belligerent right Of blockade This cir
cumstance in addition to that Of firing upon Of
his squadron induced Admiral Brown to strike the
flag Of his squadron to superior force; and thus it
remained in inaction till the 2Sth, when he hosted
his flag again. During this latter interval, the gov
eminent Of Montevideo awaited itself Of the OCCASION
and strongly fortified and garrsoned the Isle Of Rats
which, however, did not deter Admiral Brown from
attacking il, on the 30th Of the same month, with
Two briggs and two schooners; but, meeting with
a spirited resistance, he retired from the har-
Dor, after a bombardment Of several hours, hay
ing many Of his crew killed and wounded This
discontinue Of Admiral Brown may be attributed