davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12
GENERAL ORDER.

Information has been received at this department.
that her Britannia Majesty's ships "Erebus" and
"Terror" are proceeding 10 make further attempt
for the accomplishment of a northwest passage by
sea, from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. In
compliance with the request of the British govern
ment, communicated by her Majesty's minister at
Washington, and to the end that the government Of
the United States may manifest its interest in this
effort to advance the bounds of human Knowledge,
all officers in the naval service of the United States
hereby authorized and directed to afford every
assistance in their power, in case of need to the
commanders of these vessels, in the promotion of
the objects of the expedition.
GEORGE BANCROFT.
NAVY DEPARTMENT, June III, l645
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12
NAVAL COURT MARTIAL.
THURSDAY, June u, 1916

The judge advocate closed the testimony on the
part the prosecution, by putting in documen-
tary testimony, which went TO show the acknowl-
edgement of the blockade, and that instructions
were given by all the United States commanders on
the station, that strict neutrality should be preserved
The accused, by fis Counsel, then commenced his
defence, and proceeded to the examination of wit
nesses.
Midshirrrn Fiilebfown, Of the Congress, being
called testified to occurrences connected with the
capture Of the San Gala. His testimony did not
differ from that adduced by the prosecution
bedrirg on The same point except where he tes-
tilted that the San Gala, when passing near
the Rosalva, had fred a vofey Of fnusketry UNI
der her stern; and that, at that time, she was
under the Montevidean flag alone; that at the same
TIME she was in chase of Montevidean fishing
boat which had run alongside of the Rosalya when
her crew eh her and took refuge In the hold of the
Rosalfa that The captain Of the San Gala had re-
quested the owner Of the Rosalva to drive OF the
fishing. boat, which he refused to Go, that the San
Gala then left the Rosalya and anchored under the
stern of the flag ship Of the Argentine squadron.
She remained there about an hour, and, after send
ing her boat board, proceeded to crulss hosting
the Argentine flag at the fore, and the Monevidean
at The main and on the staff at her stern. All the
other witnesses had testified that the San Gala car
ried the Montevidean flag oily 81 that time.
Lieutenant Brooke, of the United States ma
rine corps, was also examined. He testified
to the conversation in the cabin of the Con-
gress between Captain Voorhees, and Commodore
Elton aftet the capture Of the squadron, and
did vary In any essential particular the testimo-
ny relating to the same conversation given by Mr..
Jackson for the prosecution Before he closed, the
court adjourned,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12
From the New Orleans p,cayune of June 4


From the report that Captain Elliott left Vera
Cruz for Galveston in the French vessel Of war La
Perouse, it would appear that he has both the Eng
lish and French navies to carry him about, and 60
on errands for him. Speaking of fints," we do
not recollect to have heard of MIR. Dubois, (com-
monty called Saligny,) the French Charge, travel
ling hther and yon in national vessel. This is
not as it ought to be- To be sure, it would be
somewhat of a burlesque for "man-of-war" to be
toteing about body of his dimensions; but Louis
Philippe ought at least to send him out "rocking
horse'' with little flags Of France decorating its
head gear, to give air Of dignity to his locomo-
ton.
letter was received in this city night before
last, from a most respectable source in Kingston,
Jamaica, from which ii appears that they had ru-
NOR there, on the 10th ultmo, that Texas had re-
iected the measure Of annexation, and that Mexico
had acknowledged her independence. The British
steamship, which carried to England the quadruple
treaty, negotiated by "the man in the white hat,
probably set afoat this rumor in Kingston.
large squadron Of ten ships of the line, SIX fgates
number of vessels of smaller class, and six regI-
ments OF troops, are said to be expected at Kingston
from England, by ''the first arrival" we begin to
grow tremulous. Ought not the authorities 10 order
out the militia tout de suite? The plot thlckens
apace, and vet nothing arouse our feow-citizens
from their supne Indifference
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12

The MORMON TRrALs.-The trials of Joe and Hi
ram Smiths murderers are in progress at Carthage,
Illinois 1t is stated that the testimony on the part
of the State has been very lame. number OF
charges for perjury have been preferred against
Mormons who were engaged as Witnesses in this
case. Every body, almost, attending court, comes
armed to the teeth and frequently muskets and rifles
will be seen taken out Of wagons with as much de-
liberation as if they were attending militia muster
instead Of attending court of justice The Nor
mons are said to have expressed determination to
take revenge in case the defendants should not be
convicted. Baltimore Sun.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12
From our regular correspondent

NEW YORK, June ~, lo45.
You will perceive that repeal meeting was held at
Tammany Hail last night. The speakers and
leaders were all young men. The auditory was not
large, but displayed considerable enthusiasm-not
about the repeal Of the Irish Union but about Ore
gon. They also censurcd O'Connel for his libel
lous abuse Of this country. How rational men, ci-
zens of the United States could have contribu-
ted means to swell the revenues of selfish agita-
tor like O'Connell, is more than can tell. Con-
siderable sums Of money have been raised in this
country wrung in many instances from the hard
earnings Of Irish laborers, and American citi-
zens, with more cash than brains and sent over to
the lberator; and for what To repeal the Union,
and liberate Ireland from the tyranny Of England
Mr.. O'Conncll, himself never supposed he could do
either Then what has he done with the large
sums of money he has received Where is any &C
count Of his stewardship Why don't he send
posted account to the donors, which, we suppose,
when balance is struck the liberators book
will stand thus:
DIR. Paid O'Connel S5O,O0O
CT. By liberty, repeal, &c. 10000
Due O'Connell for his immense services $500 600;
which the people can never pay.
He is certainly the most mercenary and expen-
sive patriot we have ever heard Of. Bruce
and a Wallace could strike for the liberty Of
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12
THE OBSERVATORY.

The Secretaries of State and Of the Navy, with
some few ladies and gentlemen, (whose names we
see no necessity Of emblazoning to the world Wis.,
tied the observatory, within less than mile of the
White House, on Wednesday night after O'Clock,
for the purpose Of seeing the heavenly bodies
through the fine instruments which have been OBJ
tanned for that institution The telescopes were
said to be as excellent as those of Greenwich
We shall reserve to another opportunity descrip-
ton of the Instruments the observatory, and
the officers to whose they have been committed
The company had an opportunity of seeing the
comet, which was visible at an early hour of the
night on the skirts of the northwestern horizon.
The half moon appeared in all her glory. The
whole scene very agreeable, exhibiting, in the
same moment, the ingenuity of man and the mag
nfcence Of the heavens.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12

The New York Express of the 10th inst. makes
very ridiculous and furious attack upon the Sec
rotary of the Treasury, in relation to the three per
cent. school fund. 1t copies an extract from the
"Quincy Herald" Illinois, the purport of which is
that ga gentleman from Washington" informed the
editor of the Herald hat the Secretary does not con-
strue the resolution passed by Congress, authorizing
him to retain any money in the treasury which might
be due State owing to the general government in
terest on bonds held by the United States, to have
any reference to the school funds due the States
under their solemn compact with the general gov
eminent at the time they entered the Union" Upon
this fimsy tale of ga gentleman from Washington, "
which imposed upon the "Herald, !" the Express
has founded charge against Mr.. Walker Of total
disregard of law, This is in perfect character with
the fippant loquacity of too many of the wing pa
pers. An idle rumor is sufficient to justify il
liberal attack upon the public and private character
of the democratic politicians. The Express winds
up its fustian trade in this wise:
1--WE suspect Mr. Walker in this matter He is from Q
nonpayng State and all his sympahies against the law
and Tor the money We believe he opposed the bill in the
SenaewheEe, however, received very large majority
as il also did in the House OF Representatives"
Itrequres such paper as the Express to exhibit
so much ignorance in few lines. No mere 'loco-
foco" editor could stultify himself with such Won
drous facility 1t requires some wing conceit, and
some wing presumption, to do this thing in approved
STYLE And we free to say that the Express has
accomplished all this in manner that must prove
highly interesting to its readers. In order to quiet
his fears we will tell him that the tale of the gen-
tleman from Washington" is without any founda-
ton; that Mr. Walker intends TO carry out the law,
both in letter and in spirit, by Withholding the three
per cent fund pay the interest the State bonds
held by the United States. We will now volunteer
to enlighcn his ignorance by telling him that Mr..
Walker did not oppose the bill in the Senate, but
voted for it; and that his 'ssympathies" are not
against the law, but with it; and with this dis
miss the subject
There is in the same paper letter from Wash
ngton correspondent about the Cherokees, in which
the writer commences by correcting blunder in a
former letter on the subject. There are some
hopes of such correspondent this. 1t is very sell
dom that wing letter writers condescend to correct
their own blunders. We would, however, recommend
to the sapent writer make another trial. and
the present letter. which is all blunder, far il
relates to the administration tampering with John
Ross. If he does this, he will trouble in
attempting to comprehend what is incomprehensible
his letter.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12

LOUISIANA STATE CONVENTION. convention
re-assembed on the 4h inst, pursuant to adjourn
men,. This day was fixed for the reconsideration
of The vote on the 4ih section relative to the quail
fcaton Of governor The question was taken on
the proposition Of Mr.. Mayo to strike out Is years
and insert 10 years qualification to be governor.
The yeas and nays being called for resulted as fol-
lows: 80 yeas, 81 nays The motion to strike out
was lost and the section re-adopted without OPP
position.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12

PRopELLERs.-we are glad to see that propeers
are upon our lake and river navigation. The Ra-
cine Wisconsin, Advocate of the 9Th ut., says that
the propellers Racine and New York came into that
harbor on the 22d, from Oswego, having passed up
the welland canal. They are large acknowledged
yessels-PhiL Sentinel.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12

ANNA HOUSE FOR SALE OR RENT-Sit !
.HHlH. uated on Gay street, Georgetown. The
house contains two parlors, four chambers, besides
other rooms, with good cellars. There are smoke
and milk house, with pump Of good water, sta
bling, and large garden
Also for sale, a farm of about IFS acres, near
Tenallytown, on the Brookville road. Apply to
the subscriber, in Georgetown
JAMES McVEAN.
April 5-dtf .
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12
NAVY DEPARTMENT-oaprns, &c.

JuNE II.
Surgeon James Cornick, leave from Norfolk yard
till LIST October.
Lieut. II. G. Flagg, to take, passage in the South
ampton, for duty in African squadron.
Lieut. G. G. Williamson, detached from ordina-
ry, Norfolk, waiting orders on LIST July next.
Lieut.. B. w. Hunter, TO ordinary at Norfolk, by
LIST July next.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12

ne. Columbian Horticultural Society.-A
meeting Of the Society will take place at the City
Hall, on Saturday next, at o'clock, p. m.
Members, contributors, and the public, are invi-
ted to attend.
BY order.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12
$4,000.
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,

ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,
Class 25, for 1645.
To be drawn in Alexandria, ID. c., on Saturday,
June 81, l645.
GREAT SCHEME.
S30, 000-S10, 000-S4,367
prizes of ~, 500-5 prizes Of $2O00-l0 prizes
of 81 5000 prizes of l,O00-5O Of $1,000 OF
S500-&c. &c.
75 Nos--l2 ballots.
Tickets slO-Halves S5-Quarters 20 So.
Certificates of packages of 26 whole tickets 81 40
Do do 26 half do 20
Do do 26 quarter do 35
$4,000.
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,
Class 26, for ls45.
To be drawn in Alexandra, ID. O., on Saturday,
June %, lS45.
SPLENDID PRIZES.
s4OOOO-sl5, OO0-s6, 000-$5, 0O0-S4 ,0O0--
s3,OO0-S2, 628-s2, 500.
9, prizes of q, 900, 25 of $500, &c. &c.
IS Nos--l3 ballots.
Tickets $40 halves S5-quarters ~ 81.
Certificates Of packages Of rs whole tickets sise
do do IS half do %
do do IS quarter do ~
Orders for tickets and shares and eertihcates OF
packages in the above splendid lotteries WIN rece'v
the most prompt attention. and official account o,
each drawing sent Immediately after II m over 10 u"
who order from us. Address
Managers, Washington City, ~ "
NAV 2I-2aw4wd&cif
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12

We lay before our readers sketch of the
beautiful argument of Mr.. Rantoul, the new United
States attorney for Massachusetts, in the case of
the captain of the Spitfre. He was recommended
10 mercy by the jury. As it is the first case, per-
haps, which has occurred under our laws against
the slave trade, it is to be hoped that the captain
will have justice fairly dealt out without the bias of
any prejudice from the North or from the South
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12

A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY SEAT FOR
IL RENT.--The property formerly occupied by
the late Joseph Nourse, mile above Georgetown,
on the Frederick road, and Immediately adjoining
the country residence OF Mr.. Caustn. The house
has just undergone thorough repair. The situa-
ton is one of the most beautiful and healthy in the
District.
For terms, apply to
CHARLES ]. NOURSE,
Exchange Office, Pennsylvania avenue.
May 2S-eod6ts
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12
TRUNKS. TRUNKS. TRUNKS.

r EATHER TRAVELLING TRUNKS. -
IL have on hand very large and handsome as
sortment Of leather travelling trunks, hand trunks,
and carpet bags, which viii sell at exceedingly
low prices. They are of good material and work
manship, and at prices that cannot fail to please.
Persons wishing to purchase will do well to call and
examine my stock, as ! sell the largest Sizs go
inch) leather trunk for ten dollars.
VIM MARSHALL, Auctioneer,
Penn. avenue, between 9Th and 10th streets.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12

Mr.. Bidlack, our minister to Bogota, is in New
York, and will embark in the course of next week,
in the United States steam frigate Mississippi, for
his diplomatic destination. Philadelphia Sentinel.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12
CIRCUIT COURT.
THURSDAY, June IL, l6A5.

United States cs. G. J. McNulty.
James Hoban, esq, counsel for The ttaverser,
made his concluding argument in favor of the de-
murrer.
At 10, a. M, the Alexander win case was taken
up and the remainder of the days session was spent
in the examination of the witnesses
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12
From the Washington correspondent OF the N Tribune,

From the Washington correspondent of the NJ Y Tribune
June
There is trouble In the locoiocc wgwam about these
days The President has confidence OF his cabinet
nor have the members of the cabinet the confidence of jas
Polk operates per In respect to his appointments
than any President did before him. His cabinet
stead OF having influence with him finds that he makes i'm
porant removals and appointments without consulting and
without advising with Il and in opposition to their ad
hat President Polk is acting under the influence of the
saIen faction an irresponsible clique which heretofore
Of the wings, and which viii do so again"
Excuse us for saying that all this is fable. We
not much conversant with Presidents nor cabi-
and cabinets ever had more confidence in each
other. We have heard sentiments expressed on all
sides, which scarcely deceive US. That Mr..
Polk will have his own way In most of the
great appointments which are committed to
his hands, is true enough, as far as we
are advised. That every appointment in which
he has participated should have satisfied all
his cabinet, is not more remarkable than was
the visionary effort of Charles the Fifth, in
make all his watches go precisely alike; but that Mr..
Polk makes his great appointments without advising
with his cabinet, do not believe to be true. 1t is
equally untrue that he is acting under the infu-
ence Of the Van Buren, party or Of any other clique
whatever. The object of these nsinuations, how
ever cannot escape the sagaciy of any observer 1t
is to prop up the spirits Of the respondent wings,
and to excite the jealouses of portion of the
publican party, by representing the administration as
torn to pieces and the President as under the con-
troll of particular section. The double design,
however, will not succeed The wing letter. writers
must try other expedient to deceive the people,
and to accomplish their object.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12

TRUSTEES SALE OF HATS, CAPS, &C.,
u AT AUCTlON.-I shall sell on Monday, the
10th instant at 10 o'clock by order of the trustee o.
Edward G. Handy, his entire stock of hats, caps,
furs trimmings, tools, shop fixtures, &C., consist
ing in part Of .
Gentlemen's black Beaver, Cashmere, Russia
and Silk hats
Ladies' Muffs
Gentlemen's, youths, and children's fur, cloth,
and glazed caps
Together with many other articles required by
the trade, unnecessary to cnumcrate.
The articles can be examined until the day of sale,
as the store will be kept open.
Terms: All sums Of and under $50, cash; over
$50 credit Of six months, for notes satisfactorily
endorsed, bearing interest from the day of sale.
A. GREEN, Auctionscr.
June 1I--5tdif ..{Fa
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12
SPLENDID LOTTERIES.
]. G. GREGORY & CO., MANAGERS.
10000 DOLLARS.

10000 DOLLARS.
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,
Class "a, for 1845,
To be drawn in Alexandra, d. c., on Saturday,
June 18th, 1845.
SPLENDID CAPITALS.
$40, 600 10, OOO---6, 000-5, 900 ,0O0-3,970
S prizes of $1,000 rs prizes of $500
1880 900 Z" 900
95 1000 &c. &c. &c.
IS numbers--l3 drawn ballots
Tickets only Sl0--halves $5-quarters " 50.
Certificates of packages of IS whole tickets S130
Do do IS half do IS
Do do IS quarter do 80 so
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12

We had a sweet and refreshing rain this evening";
and the double rainbow which followed it and
spanned high the heavens, was sngularly beautiful
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12
OFFICIAL.

APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT.
ConSELIus w. Lawrence, collector Of the port
ofNew York, to take effect on the LIST Of July next,
in place of G. p. Van Ness, resigned.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12

i UFACTURED INDIA RUBBER SHOES,
in New York--James M Miller, auconecr.--Bish
op & Breeder, IL Gold street, will sell at their
store, on Wednesday, July 10th, 100000 pairs of
Para and manufactured India rubber shoes, consist
ing Of
Mems and women's sheet rubber overshoes
{" sheet rubber and cloth-strappcd overshoes
finished Para shoes
Wouen,s &C 90
Misses
Women's furred and lined boots and shoes
galloon, bound Grecians
manufactured buskins
" sheet rubber sandals
Mans
Dealers from abroad invited to attend this
snle Terms Of sale will be- under $50 cash, under
$500 four months, under 5000 six months, over
81 900 eight months.
June pts
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12

The President is still indisposed, though better
this evening.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-12
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE

NAVY DEPARTMENT., June IL, ls45.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-01-16

xYnetyf,, Rue, held in the Clerk. OF. 81 The
circnt superior Court Of Law and eh.n,.s ' nv
county ~ Sei.sn in the month oil December ieii:
JOHN Roberts and Joseph II. Roberts, fiaih'ihs'
dgaas.
JOHN skson anil Elizabeth his WIFE, sarah hopeis'
- NJ Defendants.
IL fnAsCHBY.
The Defendants John SHELTON and ElAabeih ms "ie NJ
having entered their appearance, and gwen security ~
ding 10 u Assembly and the rules oi tins court a
appearing by satisfactory evidence TO the eon ma, ty
ale Inhabitants oil this Commonwealth on motion OH
plaintiffs by their counsel II ordered til The said defe'
dants do appear here rules be held in The SAID eeI
Office the first Monday in March next and answer te
bill the Plaintiffs; and that copy o tins order be 7fh-
with inserted in the sIynehburg Nrgininn, newspaper
published ,nhs Of Lynchburg lof two months success
vey and anohr copy thereof posted at the front door oil
the courthouse OF this county on some court day.
A copy-festes -
Dec % WIN
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-01-16

7ntcdoie IF The .laii Rent lasurecfioa We under
sand that few days since Mrs. tan Rensselaer,. lady
of Mr.. Niliam Van Rensselaer, 81 The PROJECTORS
Of The Rensselaer, manot dfslnp uu IN her csffage.
she eneoaled party Of Anli-feefs the disguise II
Indians. WIN appn,acbcj aud deliberately embarrassed
the horses from the carriage. They then rrlfrd 10 The
side Of the road. where they discussed the question
whether they should carry od the lady mt. Much
her relle the decision after debate IN e
negative; the Indians Withdrew, and thus ended ahal
seemed likely al frat IN pave fpmaae. and 10 the la
ds, dlssgfeeabe a9Yenlufe.--.N. L. Post
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-01-16


GeY virtue Of deed Ut irns executed IN the silseri
I'D Der, by Matthew Pettierew. aud Admitted IN record
in the Clerks Office o The county ii nacknehan
the 9Th day u Aiareh, 1911 snail proceed. IN We'd
nesday the II day Of February neAf lie rrsider &c
o The SAID petlIens, 10 sell by way o pn5l, auction.
10 the highest bidder, all The properly conveyed In me
IN the SAID deed, consisting Of Two Horses Two Cows
lhlfly head Of Hogs, three Copper snlIs Blacksmith
luos, fly Barrel, Of Corn. OF 81 much thereof as nay
be delivered 10 me that day. aud whatever ineres, the
SAID Pelcrew has in the properly conveyed III rast 10
RI. WhlIe by deed Of h February last.
TERMS
credit Of six months will be given for all sums II
five dollars. and thai SUM lar II o.her SUNS cash
vi" be req llfed To seeute The credit sales bond and
approved security VI" be required. The sale will Ger
lanly take place IN that day. If bidders attend.
Selling trustee shall convey only such tile rs i,
vested III by the deed aforesaid which is believed 10
be 1od 10 NLEi MARTIN, Tu,tee
Jan 9 Wv