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Major Donelson has recovered from his late i'll
ness and arrived at Galveston on the Goth instant.
He took formal leave of the government, and will
only remain in that country until the arrival Of the
United States troops. The annexed article from
the Galveston "News," of the 22d instant, will
show in what manner his services are appreciated
by the citizens of Texas.
NJ o. JEFF. Repub. July 90.
"Maior Donelson, the American minister is now
at the fremont, having arrived from the convention
at Austin, by the Spartan, the Doth instant. We
believe he considers the measure Of annexation as
now virtually accomplishments settled beyond all
controversy, by the concurrent appreciation of both
our Congress and convention, with but dissent
ing voice. We cannot omit this opportunity Of CIV
ing the humble tribute of our testimony to the in
valuable services of the American minister. The
final result has fully proven that the selection Of
this gentleman for those complicated and importan.
negotiations has been most fortunate for the
of measure, the magnitude of which probably sur
passes every other since the great Louisiana pur-
chase in 1863 Devoted we have been from the
commencement Of this struggle, to the cause of our
reunion with the confederacy-paced under cir
cumstances of peculiar encouragement having to
contend with the most powerful opposition in this
counry-with the whole weight of government in
fuence and patronage against us,-thus situated, we
cannot withhold the acknowledgment of our obliga-
tons to that man who has so trumn hantly con-
summated the cause for which we have contended,
anu IL tiIouSH W SioIlous SucCess"i
termination. Others have taken occasion to express
their gratitude to those foreign emissaries whose sole
object has been to keep our people and government
divided, and thereby defeat the measure in which
all our hopes have been concentrated. We, how
ever can honestly, and in sincerity and truth, de-
clare our heartfelt thankfuness to that who
has had TO contend against them all, and whose pru-
dent and persevering labors have happily defeated
all their intrigues and combined Vaccinations. The
language of eulogy is as foreign to disposition
it would be unacceptable to the distinguished sub
ject of this notice. As he is now about to return
to his government, we assure him that he
res with him the best wishes of the people of Texas
for his future happiness, with the fullest
that he will receive upon his return home, the CRATE
full welcome of, We'll done, thou good and faithful
servant"
We understand that Major Donclson has, in all
human probability, completed his great task, and is
anxious to return home. He has asked permission
to leave Texas and letters of recall have been sent
to him. In fact it is not easy to perceive the
sty Of sending charge to the United States, as
President Jones representations.
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NAVAL.

We learn from the New York Commercial Ad-
vertser, that the U. s. ship Savannah (hag-ship Of
the Pacific squadron) arrived at Callao previous to
the 18th May, and Com. Soat had gone on board.
The squadron was healthy--no sickness prevailing.
1t was supposed the squadron would move towards
the coast Of Mexico, dispatches having been for
warded TO the commodore (it was thoughD to that
effect.
Mr. Pickett, the late charge to Peru, has returned
in vessel arrived at New York, which brings the
above intelligence; and letter by him to the Com
mercial, dated "Callao bay, May 90, 1886" COM
municates the following:
"The Warren sails to-day for Payta, with Mr..
Smith, charge to FL Ecuador. After landing him,
she is to proceed cruise up the Northwest coast,
Monterey, &C.; thence to the islands, if she gets
money freight; back to Valparaiso, and thence
home by way of Cape Horn. But IL she gets no
money on the Northwest coast, she will proceed dl-
rect home from the islands by the way of the East
Indies. She will most probably be in the United
States by next January.
"What is TO be the destination OF this ship rs at
present unknown. The commodore will remain on
or near this coast until the return of the Shark,
which takes Mr.. Pickett TO Panama. She will bring
mail from the United States, and the commodore
anticipates instructions from the department. itis
difficult TO form any idea in reference TO her return
by the East Indies. Such was the intention of the
department when che left the United Staes and
had the orders given TO Commodore Dallas been
obeyed, the whole squadron would this month have
been in the China ports preparing for home."
Capt Jas Armstrong, Mr.. Gamble, and ]. Clare,
late of the U. s. slip Savannah in the Pacific, ar
rived at Boston ON Wednesday last, in the barque
Robin Hood, from Valparaiso.
The U. s. soop St. Louis, Capt. McKeever, from
New Zealand, was spoken about the 9th -, lat.
sc so s., lon. l7s Sc E., standing NE.
The U. s. store-ship Erie, 1t. Cong Robb, at
Callao 9th April-officers and crew all well.
Oh, lad fr,v,, ali
so April Goth, for Callao, and schr. Shark for do
May 5lh.--.NoyJoik Beacon, Aug. A.
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In the discussions going on at the North relative
TO annexation, an attempt is made to charge the
President of the United States with breach of duty
in holding out to Texas inducements and motives to
compliance that were not authorized by the joint
resolution. This accusation is founded upon the
limitations contained in letter OF Mr. Donelson,
the American charge, suggesting the most eligible
modes Of providing for the payment of the debts Of
Texas. The accusers of the President assert that
the correspondence amounts TO promise, or pledge,
on the part of our Executive, that the American
government would assume the debts of Texas.
An impartial perusal Of the letter Of our charge will
not, we think, sustain the conclusion thus drawn
from lis contents. What he says the subject, is
in the way Of suggestion and counsel. He advises
that the public debt Of Texas be secured by pledge
Of all the unapproprated lands; that, under such
an arrangement cession Of these lands might after
wards be made to the United States, coupled with
the obligation Of appropriating the proceeds to pay
the claims with which they were encountered. As
an alternative, he suggests sale of the public lands
to the United States for fair and adequate sum of
money, with the view of applying the price to the
extingushment Of the State debt. This, If we right
ly understand the NATTER is the state Of the facts
These hints and suggestions furnish a very slender
foundation, indeed, for the serious charge that has
been built upon them. Advice about the mode Of
paying a debt, can hardly be construed into an
sumption Of that debt. As the subject presents IL
SELF 1t seems to US that the language of our diplo-
matist was precisely such as was called for by the
occasion. Texas was about coming into the Union
loaded with heavy debt, which our government
had refused 10 assume. Ii was certainly polite
and proper in the representative Of our government
to reconcile Texas to this feature OF the
by showing that such assumption was unneces,
sary; that the unapproprated public lands furnished
fund ample to meet all outstanding claims; ana
that the payment ofthe whole, by pledge ana SUD,
seauen disposition Of them might be well provided
for and secured The conduct of the negotiation,
we think, far from subjectng the party to censure
reflects credit on his abilities as dplomatst, and
merits the applause and gratitude ofthe country.
IN. o. Bulletin.
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The BRANCH MNT.-Orders have been sent to
the cusom-house and the post office in this city, to
send all the foreign coins received by them TO the
branch mint, to be recoined into American pieces
the gold into half and quarter eagles, and the silver
into quarter dollars--whenever it may be done with
out loss The importation of specie here chiefly
consists Of Mexican dollars, which, when recoin-
ed, there is slight gain-especiay on the coinage
Of Durango. The mint of Zacatecas uses more al
10y, and is not in such good repute. On Spanish
hammered dollars, and on German coins of all de-
scriptions, there is a loss, when broken up and
worked over-much greater than on English sover-
eigns and French coins.-.M o. JsG: Rep.
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lMPoRTANr cIRcuLAR.--We insert at length, to-
day, the circular of Mr.. Secretary Walker, (aludcd
to briefly Saturday, in reference to imporiations
into Texas from foreign countries, pending the for
malities (for they now such) for the admission
of the republic into the confederacy. The import
ance of these regulations and instructions, TO the
preservation Of the national revenues under the OPP
portunity presented by the existing relations Of the
two countries for large importations from Europe,
not to supply consumption in Texas, but ultimately
in the United States, is obvious; and the documen,
is creditabe to the energy promptness, and hdelity
to high trust which emnently characterize the head
Of the Treasury Department .aibany .9rgts.
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BIZ fl. Green, Auctioneer.

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI-
Ii TURE, CHINA, GLASS, AND CROCK
cry AT AUCTION.-On Friday the 9Th instant,
shall sell at my auction store Concert hail. at
halfpast clock p. m, large lot Of furniture to
close consignment and must be sold, viz:
Mahogany dining, breakfast, and card tables
Do fine Sofa ottomans, bureaus, &c.
Do fine bookcase and secretary
Do workstunds portable writings desks &c.
Arm rocking chairs, wardrobes, &c.
Feather beds and bedding
Hair and shuck mattresses, &c.
High and low-post bedstcads
Cane and other chairs
Mantel vases and flowers
Astral and other lamps
Brussels and ingram carpets
A fine set of gilt curtain poles and ornaments
2 secondhand pinno-fortes
A large lot of china, glass; and crockery ware
Also, good lot Of kitchen utensils.
Also pew in st. Johns church, the owner having
removed from the city, and has no further use for
il.
Terms cash. A. GREEN,
August 6-3t Auctioneer.
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JusT As WE ExPEcrED.--We learn from verbal
but good authority that the Yankees are construct
ing, within few hours ride Of Boston, number of
large, wide, Aat-bottomed vessels, drawing from
four to six feet water, and intended especially to
run in and out the bars along the Texan coast.
From the talk Of the Down Casters, one would be
led to suppose they considered Texas a very bad
bargain; they are at least determined to make The
most out Of it--7.N o. Peayune.
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BY II. Green, .2ucfioneer.
~ ROCERIES LIQUORS, FRUIT, &c. AT
VI AUCTlON.-On Monday, the 18th instant,
shall sell at my warehouse 9Th street, near Penn
sylvania avenue, at o'clock p. M, good lot Of
the above-named articles. enumerate in part
3 barrels old Tuscaloosa whskey
do good brandy and bbs. gin
4 do molasses
10 boxes raisins
barrels brown sugar, starch, chocolate, &c.
Tea and coffee, Of various kinds
And other articles not necessary to enumerate
Terms cash. Additions till sale.
A. GREEN,
August 6-3t Auctioneer.
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CoUNTRY-SEAT FOR RENT.-The country
~ seat of the late Joseph Nourse, with thirty
acres of land, on the heights Of Georgetown is still
for rent. The house has been fully repaired; the
situation is most beautiful and healthy and the con-
venience of getting to Georgetown or the city in
few minutes by road excellent at all times, rem
ders il most desirable residence at all seasons of
the year.
The keys may be had at Mr.. Lewis store, on
the turnpike road nearly opposite TO the gate of the
premises. Terms very moderate.
CHARLES J. NoURSE.
Auo 6-Iaw3wf
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OPERATION OF THE NEW POST OFFICE
LAW.
The New York "Sun" of yesterday, after quo
ting paragraph upon this subject from the
s'Union" of late date, says:

ere we have the development of long. standing abuse
corrected by the law Hitherto the expense OF carry
ing the letters the ranked letters and docu
ments and the support OF the iourhorse mail coaches
through the remote of the southern States has
been paid chiefly by the mercantile interest Of the country
Nov, II the posoice revenue will not meet expenses
they win fall on the country arge upon
GENERALLY il appears that the government letters and
dispatches equivalent to postage tax even at the
ent low rates. OF $3.50 600 per annum Under the old sys
tenn they must hay been equivalent TO two mons And
to pay this the business community was charged with high
rates and excessive postage,
"Ifthe government to expcnd half million year to
carry It's correspondence lei the tax fall the public
whose business thus transacted This IS TAR better than
impose under the old law, tax of two millions per
the public service almost entirely on the COM
merciol and mercantile community"
1t seems to be very generally admitted that the
large commercial cities have heretofore paid far
more than their share of mail service, yet not to the
extent imagined by the editor Of the "New York
SUM-" For it will be recollected that the custom
ers of the merchant citizens of remote counties Of
the southern States and elsewhere, pay his postage
account in the advance charged their purchases.
The "Sun" rates the value of the mail service per-
formed for the government Offices in this city at
far too high mark. When we referred to this
subject few evenings since, we were forced to use
estimates made by clerk in the city post Office,
from very imperfect data Their accounts for the
month of June have since been made up; and we
are enabled to present readers with more
definite information. The quarterly returns which
are forwarded to the Post Office Department four
times year, from every branch post office in the
Union, are not all in for the quarter ending on the
3Oh of June last but the city postmaster judges that
the postage which will be chargeable to the treasury
for their transportation, Tin case the revenue of the
department falls, short,) will amount to 100000.
The correspondence of the various bureaus and de-
parmen,s of government, including that of the
Postmaster General and his assistants for the month
of July if finally to be paid for out of the treasury,
will cost IS, 1855 o. Taking this for the criterion,
the of the transportation quarterly returns for
the four quarters, will be $4,000 90
Other public correspondence for the
twelve months 62,22o 90
Total service performed for the gov
eminent Offices s1S2,22O 90
OF course this is but an approximate estimate,
for the data at our command are very imperfect.
The result may be materially varied by the future
increase or decrease of letters sent and received
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

July 3d. 1s45.
SIR: In consideration Of the peculiar circumsan-
ces existing at your port, arising out of the recent
fire. causing the destruction and loss to
many merchants of large amount of merchandise,
il is deemed expedient to authorize the suspension
of the sale of such goods as may be liable to be
sold to realize the duties for period Of sixty days
from the LIST pfoximo.
am very respectfully, your obedient servant,
r. J. WALKER,
Secretary of the Treasury.
G. w. LAWRENCE, esq,
Collector of the Customs, New York.
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August 6-3t

wv RITING ACADEMY.--The subscriber con-
w tnues TO give instruction in plain and orna-
mental writing and stenogrnphy at his academy, on
Pennsylvania avenue, 18th street. Parents
and guardians earnestly requested to send their
children during the vacation ofther regular schools.
As each lesson occupies only one hour, pupils may
suit their own convenience as to their hours Of at
tendance. Terms very moderate.
August 6-eo3t w. B. MALCOLM.
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HOUSE AND FURNITURE FOR RENT
TINE advertiser, declining house eeping, would
Il rent the house occupied by him, with the fur
niture, or otherwise, if preferred. The location is
healthy, and convenient to the public Offices and the
West marbst For particulars, inquire at this Office.
Aug. 6
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o F F ICIA L.

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.
DAVID c. GLENN, receiver of public moneys for
the district of lands subject to sale at Jackson Mis-
sissippi, vice Isaac McFarran, resigned.
RuFUs o. PRAy, collector of the customs for the
district of Pearl river Mississippi, vice John j. Nc
Caughan, who declines the appointment.
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NOR RENT.-The three-story brick dwelling
il house. on 9Th street. first north of the Unitarian
church.
tits Just finished, and has advantages and conve-
niences about it not often found in houses for rent
Among which is an extra stairway from the base
ment to the attic story. Also, sleeping accommo-
datons for servants in an out-building, separate
from the main house. Rain-water cistern and pump
in the yard. Side.alley to the street, &C., &c.
Apply to Mr.. Francis Mohun, at the new build
ing adjoining the premises.
Aup 5--eoAtifs
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BIZ II. Green, .Aucfioneer.

By II. Green, .7ucf1Oneer.
A GOOD SADDLE HORSE, AND TWO
"A WAGONS AT AUCTION-On Saturday,
the 9th instant, shall offer for sale, opposite the
Centre Market-house, al o'clock a. m.-
A good saddle horse, sound and gentle
new two-horse wagon, well made
! market wagon
Terms cash. A. GREEN,
August 6-3t Auctoneer.
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n GORGE w. HUMPHREYS, Dentist, has ta-
VI ken rooms over Mr.. Andefson's book and fam
cy store between 1lth and 18th streets, on the ave-
nue. where he will promptly attend to all the duties
of his profession.
He refers TO the following physicians: Drs. F.
Nav. ]. F. May, T. Miller, J. G. Hall, William
Jones, VIM P. Johnston, F. Howard.
July l7--eo6tif
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DISSOLUTION OF CopARTNERsHlP.

DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHlP.
r To C.'KING, by mutual consent, have this
a day dissolved copartnership. All accounts
against the firm will be settled by c. King, who
has 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.
Ut & c. KING.
July Oft
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EoR SALE, 300 cords of best quality yellow
II pine wood. Also, hickory, oak, and anthracite
COAL which will be delivered for cash on reasonable
terms PETER CASANAVE,
10th street and canal
Iuly I--2aw3w
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MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY.

SECOND lNsTALMENT.
TINE members Of the Magnetic Telegraph Com
Il pany are hereby requested to pay, at the Office
Of Corcoran g. Riggs, an instaimen' Of twenty per
cent. on the stock subscribed, within Is days from
date.
w. w. CoRCoRAN, rr,.,..,
b. B. FRENCH, 'ros'ees'
July 22-d6t Intel.
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GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY

For Coughs, Colds, Asthma, and Consumption!
TINE great and only remedy for Colds, Coughs,
i Asthma, and Consumption, is the Hungarian
Balsam of Life, discovered by the celebrated DR..
Buchan of London, England, and introduced into
the United States under the immediate superin-
tendenoe of the inventor
The extraordinary success of this medicine in the
curse of pulmonary diseases, warrants the American
agent in soliciting for treatment the WORST POS
SlBLE CASES that can be found in the comm,-
nifty; cases that seek relief in vain from any Of the
common remedies of the day, and have been given
up by the most distinguished physicians confirm
ed and incurable The Hungarian Balsam has
cured, and will cure, the mosl desperate Of cases.
II is no quack nostrum, but standard English
medicine, Of known and established efficacy.
Every family in the United States should be sup
piled with Buchan's Hungarian Balsam of Life, not
only to counteract the consumptve tendencies Of
the climate, but to be used as preventive medicine
in all cases of Colds Coughs, Splitting of Blood,
of the Lungs, Bronchitis, Difficulty of Breathing,
Hectic Fever, Night Sweais, Emaciation and Gene
raj Debility, Asthma, Influenza, Hopping Cough,
and Group.
ISold in large bottles at 81 per bottle, with full
directions for the restoration of health.
Pamphlets, containing Of English and
American certificates and other evidence, showing
the unequaled merits of this great English remedy,
may be obtained of the agents gratuiousy.
DAVID +. BRADLEE, sole agent for the United
States, 1l9 Court street, Boston.
T. w. DYOTT & SONS, general wholesale agents,
No. I32 North Second street, Philadelphia
Special depot at the Bookstore of ROBERT
FARNHAM, corner of Eleventh street and Penn.
sylvania avenue, Washington city. Also for sale
by the principal Druggists.
June
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ELIXER OF CALIsAYA BARK.

This preparation is particularly recommended to
Il persons of weak habit, and to such reside in
low situations, where the system is in gen.
era less relaxed. The addition certain in
gradients has completely disguised the taste Of
the bark as to render this eicacious remedy most
palaable cordial; thus peculiarly adapting it to
quer that repugnance which most persons expert
ence after taking for time bitter potions, as it
combines the greatest efficacy with highly agree
able flavor. As preventive of the ague it has
superseded the use of all other remedies in such
parts of the country it is known. Prepared only
by J. Milhau, No. 1888 Broadway, New York.
Price 81 per quart bottle.
Sole agents for the above, II. w. Dyott g. Sons,
No. 1872 North I'd street, Philadelphia
~ B. Each bottle has the written signature Of the
sole proprietor.
J. MILHAU.
Special depot at the bookstore of Robert Farm
ham, corner Of Eleventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington city; also for sale by the most
principal druggists.
June 5
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THE Misses HAwLEr, daughters of the ls,e ~. -
4 tor ofSt. Johns Church, of this city, WIN a ~
school for young ladies on Monday, the oln ~.
CATION of said church, and Of their friend, and i''
public generally. Inn.
The branches Of English education, ennrey .sbt
der their own direction, will be such as are
in the best schools or seminares in the o'''
States. an
French, music, drawing, &C., by the mos" =
proved professors. rm
II desired, they viii take pupils as boardeTs. %
call on them at their residence, on the south suI
F street, between 18th and 18th, M"'S
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BIZ fl. Green, .Auctioneer.

CLEANoUT SALE OF HOUSEHOLD AND
~ KIT G III EN- FURNITURE, AT THE
WAREHOUSE-on Saturday, the 7th instant
at o'clock, p m, shall sell, for whom it may
concern, at my warehouse on 9Th street, near Penn
sylvania avenue, large lot Of household and
kitchen furniture, consisting of general assort-
mont of goods in that line.
Terms Of sale: All sums of and under 500, cash;
over $40, credit of sixty and ninety days, for APP
proved endorsed notes, bearing interest.
A. GREEN,
June D. Auctioneer.
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By II. Green, .Auctioneer.

COLD JEWELRY, COLOGNE, FANCY
VI SOAPS, &C., AT AUCTION.-on FRIDAY
the 9Th instant, | shall sell, at my auction room
M, large assortment of the above-named articles
and enumerate in part
Gold pencilcases, fob-chans, and watch-keys
Ladies' and gentlemen's gold breastpins, brooches
studs, &c.
Gold ear and fnger-rings, bracelets, clasps, &C.
Gall warranted.) Vs.
Also, a large lot Of cologne and perfnmed soaps.
Also, fine gold lever watch, good timepece.
The ladies' are particularly invited to attend.
A. GREEN,
June Auctloneer.