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A BEAUTIFUL COACH.

We saw to-day at Walker & Kimmels livery
stable, coach just finished for gentleman now OF
this city, which is equal, il not superior, to any
thing Of the kind Of foreign domestic manu-
facture ever before exhibited in this city Its style
is modest, yet elegant and graceful. The body is
polished to mirror briancy the metal work shows
almost the precision of machine turning, from the
wheel.tires up to the lamp mountings; the glass is
Of the finest plate and beveed work. The interior
trimmings, Of heavy drab silk, evidently arranged
by a coach-rimmer of excellent taste; and the cur
tain knobs and glass.rollers are of carved ivory.
The beautiful substantial, and stylish harness is in
keeping with the coach. We recommend all in this
city who feel an honest pride in seeing our country
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DEATH FROM DROWNING.

We learn that Mr. Llewellen Fairfax, of Alexan.
dra, was either drowned, or killed by shark, yes
terday morning, while bathing at Keith's wharf ii
Alexandra. His clothes were found placed neal
where he went into the water. Every effort wal
made during the day to find the body, by dragging
the river, and discharging piece of ordnance nea
where he was supposed to have disappeared; but IL
vain.
The deceased was just grown, and gave evidence
of great promise. This melancholy catastrophe
will be severely felt by his large circle OF friends
His parents have lost an intelligent, INDUSTRIOUS anf
exemplary son.
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REMOVALS AND APPOINTMENTS
To m, Editor ofhs Union.


Sin; III wing papers are TO be believed there
is no class of men more opposed to prescription
than the wing party; but unfortunately, their acts
are before the people, IN every phase of proscrip-
lion, to contradict their hypocrtcal professions OF
federation. In no country--in no era of history
has more intolerance been practlsed than by the
wings of this republic against their political adver-
saries. II is evnced in every State of the Union
where they obtain political power. They COM
menced in Maryland as early as in 1924, turning
every officer in the State who opposed the cleo
ton of J. O. Adams; and at this day, with wing
governor administering the affairs of the State,
every democrat has been removed from ofice--noi
even one petty magistrate left, "as "a monument OF
wing mercy.' Many other States furnish equal
proof to establish the fact Of this intolerance. In
lS4l the work commenced with the Inauguration OF
General Harrison, and was not suspended even
while he lay corpse in the executive mansion. No
conjunction was shown at this indecent desecra-
ton of the memory Of the man they pretended to
honor--no Indignation was expressed by the whg
presses, now so sensitive and so sympathisng
"They have been tried, and CONFERENCE.-The
offices must be purified of their accursed To-
cofoeoism," was then the language Of the
wing press; and the cry Of the wing party
responded to it throughout the whole length
and breadth of the land-from the capital Of the
country to its remotest borders. Nor was this
the extent Of their bitter intolerance they carried
their feelings them and they do now into the every
business because they democrats; and there are
many instances in which persons doing thriving
business, have been compelled TO relinquish it, in
consequence Of those prosecutions We have many
such here arising from the fact that the offices
are principally filled with wings, (some nomnally
democratic.)
Is it. then, matter of surprise that the democrats
should be disgused with the hypocrisy Of the wings
and irritaed by the prosecutions they have suffered
or that they should call loudly upon those whom
they have chosen to administer the government, to
redress their wrongss They have had the drugged
chace held long enough to their lips, and drunk too
deeply of its bitterness, not to feel anxious, when
they have the power, to make their enemies drink
deep Of the same draught.
Justice requires il; the public voice requires it.
Ohio, in her convention has spoken her wishes in
tones not to be misunderstood this subject.
Other States will soon hold their conventions, and
reerate the wishes expressed by Ohio. The de-
mocracy throughout the Union have the utmost con
dence in the rmness and consistency Of their Pres
ident, and they will not doubt for moment but
that he will fully carry out their wishes.
A DEMOCRAT. 4
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the despatch of the American minister at Mexico,
transaction, and his commentary upon it. at is
not for me, he says "o point out the course which
my government should pursue on the present occa-
sion; but surely better could present ITSELF to
justify US in teaching these semi-barbarians lesson
OF justice and good faith; snd will add, that if this
barbarous and inhuman act be submitted to--7should
the Mexican government be permitted to escape,
without making the most ample satisfaction, not
only the property and lives of our countrymen in
Mexico Will hereafter be held at the mercy of every
petty officer who peases to his power, but we
will become the scorn of all nations Such are the
Impressions here on this matter" C.
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DICKINSON COLLEGE.
THE FALL TERM of this institution will com


THE FALL TERM of this institution will COM
j mence on the 18th Of September, l645. The
officers Of the college rs follows, viz:
Rev. RoBERT EMORY, A. M, President, and Pro-
lessor of Moral Philosophy.
MERRITT CALDWELL, A. M, Professor Of Meta
physics and Political Economy.
WILLIAM III. ALLEN, A. M, Professor Of Chems-
try and Natural Philosophy.
Rev. JoHN McCLHTocR, A. NJ, Professor Of
Languages.
THOMAS z. SupLER, A. M, Professor of Mathe-
mates and Civil Engineering.
Hon. JOHN REED, LII. D., Professor of Law.
SPENCER F BAIRD, A. M, Professor of Natural
History, and Curator of the Museum.
The expenses of student for college fees and
boarding need not exceed Sl06; fire, lights, and
washing (not included, amount TO about $40 more.
Textbooks are furnished nj cost below city retail
prices The means Of instruction ia the college are
ample; its philosophical apparatus is unusually
complete; and the students have access to three IL
braries, amounting together to about IL 900 vol
umes. Students who find it necessary 70 take only
partial course in college, hasc the opportunity Of
So doing, and will hereafter receive certificate of
their proficiency at the end of each year.
The Grammar School is now under the manage
ment of Rev. George R. Crooks, A. M, assisted by
of a student, including schoo-bls, board, washing
fuel and lights amount about 500. The trustees
can speak with the fullest confidence of the excel
ence OF the school under its present teachers. Stu
dents thoroughly drilled in the branches neces-
sary for Abundance into college; or, il they do not
desire to take collegiate course, in all the branches
taught in the best academies.
Carlisle, Pa, July Is, lS45.
July 18--d2wGwsw
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Register Of the Treasury.
WASHINGTON, d. c., July lS, l845

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To the Editor Of the Union:
Sir: In your paper Of last evening, perceive a
long article relative to myself in connection with the
late court martial held in this city against me.
In this article, under the head Of "tNava Court
Martial" find the following observations, viz
"This grave charge, of direct official falsehood is
understood to be the first instance Of such trial in
the case Of post captain in the navy, and necessa-
rily deeply involves the character of the accused
and the honor of the service"
Now, Mr.. Editor, if this "grave charge" were
true there might be some weight in what has been
so falsely preferred against me. But to prefer q
charge is one thing, to prove il is another and be-
cause that charge is laid, it does not follow that
it is the fact. The fact is, | had t,co sets of or
ders, under which | had to achieving my
movements within the capes Of Virginia, by the
first set of orders, discretionary with me- These
orders, according to my conception of the mat
ter, as well the second set of ORDERS were full
filed by me, both to the letter and spirit Of their
contents, as think will he undenably demonstrated
whenever the record Of the court may be published
and whenever may have it in my power to pub
lish my defence, and the two sets Of orders under
which l acted Until then, request that the public
may suspend its opinion relative to this affair."
Very respectfully, sir, yours,
P. +. VOORHEES,.
N B. Your informant seems to take malignant
fanciful delight in msrepresentng me, and in fore
stalling, through your columns, public opinion
p. F.. ".
We assure Captain Voorhees,, with the most per
feet sincerity, that we feel no other disposition than
to do him Justice. We shall publish the oficio
facts as soon as they can be officially stated, and
with any proper explanations which he may give
leave it to the country TO pass fairly and fully upon
his whole conduot.--UNIoE.
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1t seems that some structures have been made In
the newspapers about supposed order from the
Secretary Of the Navy to alter the CONSTELLATION
The fact is, no order has yet been given for that pur-
pose. Theiruth is contained in the following para
graph from another journal:
"TRE CoNsrrlLArroN--In reference to the metamor'
phose OF the old igaie Constellation into steamer the
Union says that the impression u.s. she longer sail
as nigate her guns being too small She would he no
match Tor frigates built according recent models
make her seryiceaLle 1t has been recommended by the
most experienced officers to make corvette Of her. to
which proPeers could be attached Captain stockton has
that efect has, as YET, been sirsn."
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DIED..

On Saturday the 2sth ult., after tedious illness,
which she bore with the patience Of true and hum
BILE Christian, Mrs LUCY f. MAYO, relict of the
late WILLIAM MARC, of Powhaan, near Richmond.
Mrs. Mayo was consistent and devout member of
expired in the Sad year Of her age, with ardent faith
in her Saviour and bright anticipation Of rest in
heaven. Her virtues and urbanity endeared her to
large circle of friends, who respect and treas
ure the remembrance of her and of ihem--Richmond
Enquirer.
nTWe knew the deceased intimately-knew
her virtues, her polished manners, her devotion to
her friends, her reverence for her God. A large
family and wide circle of friends regret her loss,
and remember her kindness. Of that number is he
who traces these hasty lines--the Pilgrim in WASH
ington.
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We lay before our readers to-day the letter of the
French minister at Mexico, to President Jones, Of
Texas, conveying the assent of Mexico to the prop
ositons of Texas, for the appointment of commits
sioners, by both parties, to negotiate treaty. IL
this letter. the minister expressly mentions the prop.
ositons Of Texas, &C., &c. But these propositions
are also given among the documents laid before the
Texian Congress by the executive. They are au.
thenticated by the Mexican Secretary of State
They are dated at the Texian seat of government
March %, l845. Jones and his friends have FIRE
quently avowed that such propositions were sub
mited by them to the Mexican government. But
here they are identified beyond controversy. Jones
declared that Texan officer or agent had present
ed such propositions, or sought to negotiate with
Mexico. On the 2lst ultimo, the Senate Of Texas
passed resolution, requiring the Secretary of State
to inform that body whether any other propositions
than those laid before the Senate had been made
by Mexico; and, secondly, whether any Texian
agent or officer, of any description, was employed
in negotiating the conditions preliminary to treaty
with Mexico; and ii so, "the person, rank and in
structions under which he acted" June &c, Ebe.
Meier Allen, acting Secretary Of State, writes Ia
President Jones on the subjects referred to in the
resolutions Of the Senate: "In reply TO the request
contained in the latter part of said resolutions say
respectfully but categorically, that no Tsrim agent
or officer, Of any description employed by this
governmental negotiating, with Mexico, the condi.
tons OF the preliminary treaty" Now mark the
jesnitism Of this sentences, no Tsrn agent officer
Of any description, was employed, &c, &c.
Who, then, in the name Of sense, did negotiate
those conditioss1 Why, certainly, as Ebenezer AL
len says, no Texan agent or officer, but BRirisH
AGENT AND oFFicER--thc notorious Captain Elliott
himself!
The propositions are dated, as we just now said,
March 90, l945, and signed Ashbel Smith, then
Secretary of State. And we would ask, is 1t Possi-
bic, under all the circumstances of the connexion
between Jones and General Houston, that they were
not known to the latter before they were hanoea
over to Elliott to be by him carried to the city OF
Mexico, As 10 Jones' we have done with him
his career is ended-and il is fortunate for him that
he leaves the presidential chair with head on hrs
shoulders Many public man has suffered death
for conduct less reasonable and base than his.
NJ O. Courier, July I,
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FROM PENSACOLA

cola on Tuesday afternoon, from Vera Cruz, and,
after exchanging sauies with the frigate Potomac,
anchored in the harbor. We could not understand
that she brought any later intelligence Of import
ance.
On board the steamship Alabama, which arrived
here last evening, were two or three officers of the
United States navy, who have come over from PEN
sacoa, we understand, for the purpose Of enlsting
one hundred American seamen for the frigate Poto-
mac. They will open rendezvous to-day o..
Picayune, y,iip 10.
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HOUSE AND LOT AT AUCTION.-On We'd
IL nesday afternoon, 2Sd July, at 8 o'clock, p.
M, will sell on the premises Lot a., square No.
SOB, fronting twenty-five feet FIVE inches Al street,
near the United States arsenal, and running one
hundred and fifty feet deep, TO thirty feet alley,
with Improvements, consisting of large three-story
brick house, containing nine spacious rooms, with
stable and out-houses of brick, built in the most
substantial manner. Attached to the house is lot
planted with the most choice grated fruit. The
neighborhood is highly respectable and healthy;
title ndisputable; house situated Al street, near
the United States arsenal.
Terms of sale--one-third cash; the balance in six
and twelve months.
WILLIAM MARSHALL,
Auctioneer.
;nly l4-9t
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OFFICIAL VISIT TO ANNAPOLIS Annapolis
Herald says: Secretary Bancroft, Governor Mar.
cey, Secretary Of War, and Commodore Warning
ton, arrived in this city last evening from Washing
ton, and took quarters at the City Hotel. We un.
derstabd the object Of their visit to be, to examine
the condition of Fort Severn, and the improvements
commenced last fall and now being completed
There is a rumor afoa, that it is the intention Of
government to remove the Naval School from Phil
sdelphia to Fort Severn, which may be one of the
reasons Of this vist-Bah. Sun.
They returned to Washington this evening"
Union.
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THE VERY WARM WEATHER.

Every season we have some eight or ten days
of excessive heat. We have it now. The Their
mometer, in the shadiest Spots has risen to 800.
The nights sultry. We pass the days in per-
spiration, and the nights without sleep. General
health prevails, although every heart is touched
with pity at the story Of the day-laborer for bread,
who is sun-struck, or perishes by draught of wa
ter. Everybody talks about the weather, and no
body recollects anything about it after it is past.
The last heat is always the hottest; and the Their
mometer (when at the highest) il always higher
than it has been for the last seven years To this
fact the Oldest inhabitant always testifies. When
this excessive heat passes, the thermometer will
fall to $50. Men will then the most complain Of
the heat; it will be then less endurable than now
Why! take the reason TO be this: during the in.
tense heat, the body is relieved by perspiration
and abundant. The lesser heat operates to its
full extent, without the counteracting effect Of such
relief.
Everybody complains. some of lassitude---some Of
the total suspension of all business Upon the mer
of daily task especially when that task is of mind
and body, as with doctors and lawyers, and espe
cally edtors--one would think particularly severe
Still they complain, and perhaps suffer, the least
Moderate exercise of mind and body is perhaps the
best means of enduring even the excuses Of temper
allure.
A friend Of mine passes much of his time in ex-
aiming the thermometer at every hour Of the day,
and almost every hour Of the night he knows the
exact degree of heat He is determined 10 undergo
no Inconvenience, without perfect knowledge Of its
precise extent. His philosophy is not after my
fashion or notion. During this season last year, |
occasionally took drive in the morning to the Ar
lington-house spring, on the shore Of the Potomac
You may there always find dancing party in
weather like this The hospitabe owner Of Airing.
ton extends hearty welcome to all. The cold or
ator' is generally stationed at the spring, his con.
versation is abundant, refreshing, as the out
pouring waters Of his copious springs which bubble
up from beneath the roots of an aged and umbragc-
Gus oak. From Arlington" the panorama Of
Washington and Georgetown, with the wnter scene
ry, is varied and beautiful beyond description. In
fact, the scenery from various surrounding hills,
to be appreciated and praised needs only to be
The whole neghborhood Of "Washngton'' is inter-
esting from constant and increasing improvement.
Cottages and garden sare springing up as by magic
in every direction amongst the splendid and CRATE
ful establishments to be seen is that of "Silver
Spring" the seat Of F, P. Blair, esq, on the 7th
street road. 1t is appropriately named, from the
source of its abundant water supply The house
is spacious, chaste, and archtectural whilst shade,
cultivation, and the unmistakable evidences of
abundance around, complete the picture Of an abode
of elegance and hospitality.
sss
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U. s. TRooPs.--Yesterday the steamboats, De
Soto and Cote Joyeuse arrived with the third regi-
ment Of infantry under command Of Col Hitchcock,
en- route for Texas.
General Taylor, who is to take the command Of
the army for that destinations is hourly looked for
The second regiment Of Dragons will leave Fort
Jesup for Texas, via the Sabine, on the 18th inst,
having been delayed by the receipt of fresh horses,
which required some rest before starting.
The troops now here are all at the barracks, be-
low the city, and it is expected will move as soon
as Gen. Taylor arrives.
M o, JsG. Rep, July 10,
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UNITED STATES SUR Ono,

boston, July 10, lo4o
DEAR SIR: take leave to enclose to you an ex-
tract OF a letter from John Mclaughlin esq, chief
of the Hudson Bay Company, on the west side of
the mountains, which may be interesting at this
time. II is dated in 1914, although recently re-
ceived.
When we were in the Oregon, in ls4I, there were
no white inhabitants north of latitude 40 degrees;
and all the Improvements of the Hudson Bay Com.
pany were south Of that latitude--none north
The Mississippi is nearly ready, and can, learn,
sail in week; the Marion in the course of a
month. Commodore Nicoson is expected to-
morrow.
The weather is very oppressive-thermomet 80
degrees in the shade, and the city quite deserted.
| have the honor to be, sir,
Most respectfully &c. &C.
p. 8. There are now no inhabitants north of 40
degrees except Indians.
Extract Of letter from Governor Mclaughlin, Of The
Hudson Bay Company, ,cest Of the mountains dated
vancouver. Columbia river,
November 25, 1874.
As the progress we are making in the way OF
Improvement is the most interesting information |
can give you, must inform you that, since you
left the Columbia, emigration has SO greatly flown
this way, that there between four and five thou
sand persons in the Willamette, who came first inn
pressed with the strange idea that we would oppose
them, because wanled to keep the country as
nursery for fur-bearing animals; and for this pur-
pose, hunted the Indians cut of the country within
our reach.
They soon saw, however, that these reports were
false, and set to work like men. This year the
crop Of wheat is about 10000 bushels and next
year it will be more than double.
There are four grist-mills and three saw-mills on
the Willamette. | have also saw-miIl and grist-
mill, with three run of stones, on my claim at the
FALLS which | have named Oregon city; to which
place shall remove in short time.
The people of Oregon have organized, and pass
ed, among other laws, prohibiting the sale of
ardent spirits, or importing them into the country;
which will be carried out, If the upper classes will
refrain from wine and brandy.
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The authorship Of letter published in the Richmond
Mr. Folks being the dempoa,e Candidate for election to
the presidency second term attributed, in our
nas sP instead Of "a leading member Of ne admins
traon party intended We correct this error IS soon
be officer of the government he cannot properly be
designated as "a member of the admnisation"not being
This mornings Nationa Baellieeneer.
The lntelligencer corrects one mistake, but 1t
falls into another The author of "a Republican
Of 9Sn is in Virginia, resides many miles from the
District, and is "oficer Of the government" He
writes upon his own responsibility, without the
slightest hint being given from Washington. In
deed, he is justly too proud man to take the cue
from any one.
The Baltimore Patriot falls into some coarse mis-
representations of its own but it shall not ransgress
with impunity. Its correspondent "Potomac" pre-
sumes TO assert, without authority, and without the
slightest shadow of evidence "lhat Mr.. Polk is
looking to reelection" This is shameless
repetition Of his bunder. We tell him that the
"Union" does "speak by the card !" that Mr..
Polk frankly and unreservedly declares "there
is future, in politics, for him, beyond the
period of his present term We tell the
D'uHoio uuiot iuituei, hos hV 10 ohoi'SS'e'y
deceving his readers; that call the secret designs
and aspirations of the President are (not) to be
looked for in the Richmond Enquirer" The sly
inuendo Of the Baltimore Patriot is indeed worthy
Of its character. The Richmond Enquirer has no
means, through us, ofknowing the secrets ofWash-
ington--even if Mr.. Polk had any secret aspire-
tons. We know that he heartily disclaims all such
secret wishes are attributed 10 him; and the in
situation Of the Baltimore Patriot, tthat Mr. Cal
houn, and all others who have been looking, or
whose friends have been looking for them, to the
presidency, must stand aside for Young Hickory
for second heat, lis false as il is gratuitous
To what dwelling condition is this wing press re.
duced 1twould seem'that they have very few means
for attacking the administration, except through
their idle and impotent blows upon the "organ; and
yet, when that "organ" particularly denies, under
the very beard Of Mr. Polk, that he has no secre
wishes to serve second term these consistent presses
of the wing party are obliged to deny the authen
ITCHY of the "organ." They say the "Union" doe
not speak by the card, and that you must go else
where for the revelation of Mr., Folks wishes, Tha
is to say his organ here, instead of expounding hi
wishes, is openly counteracting them. What respec
an intelligent people have for such presses
What confidence can they repose IN their asser
lionsl