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THE DAILY UNION.

THO BUILDERS, --The undersigned purpose
IL building ON the north side of Pennsylvania
avenue, between Sd and Al streets west ed6ce &c
be called jackson Hall, so feet front by 100 deep
three stories high, exclusive of the basement. The
front Pennsy vania avenue TO be granite; and the
walls of the remainder of the building TO be brick
except the basement, which is to be stone. They
propose also erect another building in the rear Of
the hall, "a by 65 feet with l. 20by 20 feet; the
walls TO be brick The main building TO be 81, and
the l. to be stories high. The whole to be covered
with tin. ~
This notice is intended to invite proposals from
persons who may be inclined to undertake the
erection of these buildings. Proposals will be re.
ceved by us until the Sd Of June, for each species
Of work, separately, materials included, viz the
stone work, with the digging of the basement, the
granite, the brick, and the carpenters work, and
the painting glazing, plastering, and roofing
Proposals will also be received for the compile
ton Of both buildings as whole Job. The plans
will be exhibited by j c. Rives, at his house, 10
any person who may wish to bid for the whole, sr
any part
The undersigned will not consider themselves
bound to take the lowest bid; but reserve to them
seves.the right oftaking that which they may deem
the most advantageous. They will pay for the
work as fast as it progresses.
Bidders must state when they will complete what
ever they may propose to do.
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Mn. CAlHous,s rARM,---Mr, Calhoun, like Mr..
Clay and Mr. Webster, is fond of agricultural life;
and when not engaged IN professional duties ne DC,
cultivated acres surround his mansion---and other
sections Of his grounds according to the Express,
are occupied with cotton, corn, peas, ana various
other crops. He has drained his grounds, and in
troduced rotstion of cropsaccording to the report
Of committee who visited it.--with an unexamPed
degree Of success. The stock ON his farm consists
of hogs horses and cattle Of good blood, and in ex-
cellent condition. His negro honse Is spacious
stone building 900 feet long, divided into spacious
and comfortable apartments. In oil parts oil ms es-
tate he has blended the useful and ornamental, in
Producing admirable tllage with great horticultural
taste and beauty The agricultural committee who
examined this plantation, report that Fort filI mas
been under cultivation thirty or forty years. There
was very heavy crop of corn upon It, and large
number OF pea vines, and the conclusion was, that
by the bestowed upon il its production was un-
limited In the uplands of the farm, the committee
found cotton growing abundantly upon land which
had not been great while under cultivation
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From the Philadelphia Enquirer.
THE ACCIDENT ON THE COURSE.

The race was to take place at o'clock; and as
that hour approached, the stand became crowded,
and the excitement deepened in intensity On the
principal stand there could not have been less than
l,5OO persons-far too many for its strength.
When Peytona and Fashion were brought out, and
the race was about to begin, there was a sudden
movements sort Of general bending forward, to
catch view ofthe celebrated horses This move
ment produced an extra strain upon the stand,
which wavered, tottered, and cracked.
AT first it parted and fell graduay-at least sufi-
GENTLY 30 TO give momenary, and only momen.
tnry warning of danger. Then the whole centre
Of the ponderous mass--containing two stories and
more than 100 fee, in 1ength--fell with tremend.
GUS crash. The scene that ensued beggars all de.
scrption. The cry ofpanic and alarm was truly
appalling, and it was impossible for time to dis.
cover the extent Of the injury, and the belief at first
was general that great number of lives had been
lost. Poles were promptly obtained to keep the
crowd back, and to remove the ruins and lumber.
The ground floor was occupied with eating drink.
ing, and gambling tables, and contained great
number ofpeople; some Of whom were among the
wounded. II occupied about half an hour to clear
away the mass Of rubbish. Meanwhile, the reports
were of the most exaggerated character, and by
the time they reached the city, the number of kill
ed was placed by several Of them ut over one hun
dred.
As far as we have been able to ascertain, no life
was Immediately lost, although boy was carried
away apparently dead; and il feared that five
others were dangerously if not fatally wounded
The names Of some of the sufferers are Mr. p. O.
Daniel, Mr. E. Ovenshne, Mr.. Stratton, Mr.. Way
Mr. McEroy, and Mr.. Price. The wounded in al
amount TO nearly thirty; but the majority of them
we are glad TO say, are in no danger. Most Of III,
sufferers were conveyed home, and while on III,
ground, were attended by DR.. M'Clelland, and sew
eral other physicians. tftt
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From the N. o. Republican.
THE HERO OF SAN JACINTo.

THE HERO OF SAN JACINTo.
We publish below an extract from letter which
we have been favored with by a distinguished citi.
zen of the United States, dated
"GALvEsroN, May S, ls45.
"The position Of the Hero of San Jacinto has
been misunderstood Ito say the least Of it) There
are on record too many evidences of his friendship
for the measure, to doubt for moment his anxious
desire for its consummation. That he may not APP
prove the terms precisely presented in the joint
resolution is possible; there are many others land
among the most sincere friends of annexation) who
would prefer more liberal terms than the resolutions
offer, and that may be said of nine-tenths of the
friends of the bill your Congress, but 1t the
best that could be passed, as Congress was then
constituted; therefore they are willing to accept it.
and trust to the justice and lberaty of their friends
in the United States to do them ample justice. Al
the proper time, (f it should ever become necessa
ry,) President Houston will be able to Salty even
his opponents, that for many years he has been
shaping the course of things to consummate this
great object. That during the various yicisstudes
through which Texas had to struggle from the dec
laraiion of her independence up TO this time, may
have demanded some diplomacy on his part, is mel
Their improper or improbable. But nothing has beer
done either to oompromt his honor or the interest Of
Texas. There are too many evidences on record Of
his devotion to republican principles, to doubt for
moment his sincerity And the blood that he has
SPLIT nj the HORSESHOE, unuer the Olu I1eTO vi 't
Hermitage, and again in his own beloved Texas, al
San Jacnto will bear witness Of his patriotism and
gallanry, and embalm his name in the hearts of hii
countrymen. .sy aygll !,
presume, upon the meeting Of Congress, (th,
18th June,) they will unanimously accept the pro
visions Of the joint resolutions apporton the Stat
for the election Of deputies to the convention, who
will ratify the same on the part of the people, ant
also frame constitution to be presented to the mex
Congress. 800
hope President Jones, on the adoption of the res
olutions by Congress, will request President Polk
to extend the line of defence from Red river TO The
Rio Grande; that would at once give protection to
our western and northwestern frontier, against ma,
raudng parties of Indians, or any other that would
dare invade the soil of Texas, alias the United States
The braggadocia news from Mexico gives not Q
moments uneasiness to any one. They cannot In
wade us before the 18th June; me compact between
the two governments will then be so far consumma-
ted WILL feel assured, authorize the interference
and protection of her government. t m
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To Merchants. Mechanics, professional

TO Merchants, Mechanics, professional
Men, &c.
TINE undersigned intend TO publish about the
Il It'll of next month General Business Direc.
DRY IN one large sheet, containing the corporation
Ulcers of the three cities of the District the socie-
les churches, banks, and other public institutions
the city Of Washington, and some of the primer
pal business men of different professions.
Those who desire il, can have their names, busi-
ness, and locations inserted, (not exceeding three
nes,) by paying fifty cents each in advance and BE-
entitled to copy Of the directory.
Apply to either of us at any time before the LIST
Of June. te
T. BARNARD,
Office corner Penn. avenue and llth street
EDMUND +. BROWN,
U. s. Agency Office, Penn. avenue,
between 18th and 18th streets
Those wishing to have copies will please leave
their names with either Of US, or at the Stationery
stores Of r. Farnham, VIM. M. Morrison, or VIM
+. Bayly.
T. Z. r FA bRoMR,, propris'or'.
May 26-eo3t
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NOTICE.-The undersigned having assumed
IN other and important duties, his further prose-
cuton Of claims against the general government is
necessarily precluded. A
The unfinished business now in his hands will be
passed TO such agents in this city the parties
in interest may designate.
HENRY Fl. SYLVESTER.
Washington city, May 10, 1916.
May 20-dlm
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Total.

The time made was not good, and a cause Of this
may be that the crowd INSTRUCTED large par. of the
course in such manner as to prevent the horses
from going properly On the second heat Fashion
was the fayorite at long odds, and considerable
quantity Of money changed hands during the closely
contested first three miles. Fashion, 1t was said,
was held hard in hand throughout the second
heat. t
Thus ended the second trial for the supremacy Of
the turf, and Fashion is again in possession of her
hard won laurels. The stake was, Of course, a
slight consideration the glory of the North and the
South being the real gaze of the day.
The Philadelphia Times says that after the race,
"another match between the two horses was i'm
mediately proposed, it is said to be run over the
Canton course near Baltimore, for $40, 900 SIDE to
fairly determine the championship. 1t will come
off very SOON"
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AssS HOUSE FOR SALE OR RENT-Su
.EH1R uated on Gay street, Georgetown. The
house contains two parlors, four chambers, besides
other rooms, with good cellars. There are a smoke
and milk house, with pump Of good water, sta
bling, and large garden.
Also for sale, farm Of about us acres, near
Tenallytown, on the Brookville road. Apply to
the subscriber, in Georgetown.
April 5---dG ~
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HARPS.-REMovAL OF wARER00Ms
IL TO 25l BROADWAY, OPPOSITE WASH
INGTON HALL, NEW York;. r. BnowNE,
from London, maker and importer OF double and
single action harps has constantly for sale above
very fine selection Of these beautiful instruments
in every variety Of finish, superior in tone, touch
and perfection Of fnish to any that can be Obtained
elsewhere the certificates Of all the first talent and
observe the number-26l Broadway. Harps re-
paired, strings &c.
MIR. Fischer, Stationer's Hall, Washington City
will attend any inquiries or orders for the subscr
Der. J. F. BROWNE,
London and New York, established 1870
May 26-lm
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SAMUEL A. LAWRENCE, President.
JOSEPH b. JONES, Vice President
N. CARROLL, Secretary.
TIL. e. A. THOS. SMITH, Agents.
Office street, near the Treasury Department
May 27--eod3m
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From the Louisville Courier, May Il
AMERICAN HEMP.

In the Courier of yesterday morning we stated
that we had seen at the store Of Messrs. James An
derson q Co.--the Office of the Kentucky Hemp
Agency, under the direction of Mr. Lewis Saunders
Ia number ofspecimens ofAmcrican and Russian
hemp, and cordage manufactured from them; and
also machine for testing the strength of the cord
age. Yesterday, experiments were made upon this
machine, the interesting results of which we give
below, from Mr.. Saunders, the agent 1t will be
seen from the record that the American hemp not
only does not suffer by comparison with the
Russia Hemp, but that, in the tests Of the larger
cordage it sustained much greater weight than the
Russian Hemp. These facts are Of deep interest
to western hemp culturists, and to the entire coun-
try. They show conclusively that as good an art-
Gle (f not beuer) Of water-rotted hemp can be fur
nished by the farmers Of the valley Of the Missis-
sppi, as can be Obtained from Russia, from whence
our government heretofore have obtained all their
naval supplies Of hemp.
We understand that the mode Of curing hemp by
the Messs Anderson is peculiar. II is neither
steamed nor water-rotted, but broken from the
stack. The samples Of their hemp which we saw,
cured by their process, were veey superior in APP
pearance to the Russia waterrotted, and we believe
much stronger
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r. osT. on Friday last, a hair bracelet, with |
IL gold locket The finder will be literally re
wsrded, by leaving il at this Office 1900 .
May 22-3t a.
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The Groton (.MutuaD Insurance Company

OFFICE NO. 10 WALL STREET, IN THE CITY OF
e NEW YORK.
TNHlS COMPANY insures marine inland nav-
i CATION, transportation, and fire risks. BY its
charter, the profits to be paid back the assured
in proportion to the amount of premiums paid by
them respectively. The rates and terms of nsur-
ance will be moderate and liberal, and the assured
subject to no responsibility.
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HrMr Aesrer roN Knsrgssg


Commodore Morris head Of the Burea of Construction
and Equipment caused TO be the agency very per.
feet apparatus for the purpose testing quality OF hemp
Also box containing Riga Rein hemp and tox contain
ing American waerrotted hemp as samples for examine
lion and comparison The apparatus and samples hemp
were sent from the Boston navyysd and arrived here IN
October last The object of the department 10 give
formation TO the growers and dealers Of hemp By these
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Building in rear Of Hall.

The walls to be entirely of merchantable hand
made brick The length Of the building to be IS,
and the breadth to be "a feet, from out to out The
foundation to be IL inches, either stone or hard
brick and to go two feet below the surface of the
ground The side walls to be Ia inches thick, and
the end walls to be inches thick above the ground.
The side walls will be 81 feet from the ground to
the top of the cornice, which is to be plain. The
end walls will be 81 feet to the square, and 10 feet
| from there to the peak Fire walls at least 8
inches high. In the walls are the following OPEN
| ings: Two doors, each 3 feet inches wide, and
| eight feet high; forty windows feet inches by
| 5 feet 10, two windows feet inches by 3
feet and IS feet from bottom to top for an L. The
l. to be 90 feet by II feet3 inches from out and
the walls inches thick. The end wall to be 80 feet
high; and the two side walls average IS feet high.
The l. will have the following openings in it: two
doors feet inches by feet; one door by feet.
Nine windows 3 feet inches by 5 feet 10 inches.
Two windows feet by 3 feet 6 inches.
There are to be projections, or pasters, in the
end walls, up to the top of the square, fourteen
inches by four inches for beams or Orders to rest
upon An eighteen-inch fue to be run up in the
northeast corner Of the building eight feet above the
peak Of the roof the walls Of il to beat least inches
from bottom to top. A fousteen-nch huc to be run
up in another part Of the building three feet above
the peak two walls Of it to be inches and the other
two four inches thick. A fourteeninch brick wall,
ten feet high two of which are to be under ground,
leaving the wall eight feet above ground, so feet
long. Eight feet six inches of this wall will rest
the Of the hall; and that much of it viii be
only feet high.
Tie contractor for the brick work to dig well
IN the building, deep enough to get plentiful sup
pump in it.
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FIRST sorry.
EXCAVATION AND STONE FouNpArIoN

Joists IL inches wide, % inches thick, - inches
from centre to centre to go on the side walls not less
than inches to meet on the centre wall, and to have
double rows of bridging through the centre. Floors
to be out of ga stuff not exceeding inches wide,
tongued and grooved, 10 be secret nailed. Two
double store doors screwed together; the lights or
SASH to be as large as the openings will admit.
Sash for windows of lights each, as large az the
openings will admit These six windows to have
inside panel shutters, double worked, made Of first
quality Ga white pine, secured the inside with
strong iron bar, with the proper fastenings. The
window frames 20 he made of first quality "a white
pine, with panels under them according TO plan.
These for the front Of the building In the back
OF the building two doors 3 feet 6 inches by feet
having 9 lights OF sash in each; shutter on the
outside, and the necessary fastenngs The doors
and jambs TO be made Of first quality white pine
Three windows feet inches by 6 feet IL lights
each; the sash and frames to be made Of first quail
ity 81 white pine; strong panel shutters TO open
on the outside, with strong bar of iron across
each, to be suitably fastened on the inside. One
window on the side next to the alley, to be made
and fastened as the above. The trimmings of all
these doors and windows 10 be plain. door on
the alley, opening feet by feet 6 inches, TO be
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to dismiss him, after paying him for what he has
done, and the cost of any materials he may have on
hand, purchased for this building.
BLAIR & RIvEs
WAsHNeros City, 29th May--lt
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CARPENTERS WORK.


Three Orders, IL inches square, running the
whole length Of the building, and three girders, l2
inches square, and 20 feet long, for the three stories
where the l. joins the main building, to be supported
by columns to be furnished by us. The ends
OF all the girders to be fastened TO the wall
by irons. Joists twelve inches wide and two and
half inches thick, to be let into the grders flush,
/ fifteen inches from centre to centre. The ioists
to go two inches the grder and six inches on the
wall Three floors, Of sd Eastern Shore pine not
more than !! inches wide, planned, tongued and
grooved and laid in the usual manner There are
to be three hachways through the three floors four
feet square in the clear to be closed with double trap
doors. The floor on the basement story TO be con-
traced for hereafter.
There win be plain stairway ascending to the
three stories, not more than feet wide, made of
I rough Sd Eastern Shore stuff; and rough partition,
inch boards, tongued and grooved, running across
the building to hide the stairway of two Of the sto
ries.
Four plain batten doors, to close the four doors
through the walls Of the building, and three plain
batcn doors, to close doors passing through plank
partitions.
Six pair plain PANEL shutters, 10 close the six
windows in the lower story, next TO the aey
These windows are 3 feet 8 inches by feet 10
inches. Forty mine plain twelve-light window frames
TO be made Of "a white pine; for openings 3 feet q
inches by feet 10 inches. Two plain six-lght
window frames, made of ga white pine. Two
plain nine-light windows, made of Sd white pine
Plain window stills and lintels for all the windows
and doors. The lower flight Of sash to have springs
TO hold them up, or keep them down.
Roof feet pitch, Eastern Shore rafters, by 5
inches, 3 inches thick and ls inches from centre TO
centres to be covered close with "A seasoned white
pine.
ROOFING
To be covered with the best loaded tin; and gut
ters and spouts sufficiently large to take off the
water; the sPous to go into one pipe at least feet
above the ground.
PAINTING, GLAZING, AND PLAsTERING.
These will be contracted for hereafter.
CONDITIONS TO ALL THE WORKS.
If contractor for any portion Of the work shall
fail to execute within the time he proposed TO do IT,
orin workman-like manner, we reserve the power
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tbs scarcely necessary for us to repeat that this
Is subject with which we are entirely unacquaint-
ed. If the members Of the government, of whom
Mr. Myerle complains wish to answer his po-
sitions, we will cheerfuly give them the opportuni-
ty of doing 80 in our columns. Mr.. NJ promises
an essay on the proper treatment fhcmp for nation
al purposes. uaitlsf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-07-25
The Raker Family.

This brotherhood of vocasts visited village last
Monday, and in the evening gave Concert to crowd
cd and apparently delighted audience We have not
had such treat for many days there q natural
ness, unaffected simplicity richness Of tone that
gave an effect to their performance, which better
expressed by the rounds Of applause from the large and
onrupiured assembly, than by any lourishes from
editorial pen.
This singing family is composed of four brothers, and
Mrs. Baker, who performs her part in manner highly
credtabe TO her musical aste her voice is peculiarly
rich and sweet But Mr.. Geo. +. Baker whot shall we
say of him While listening to the Deep full tones Of
his base, we could hardly keep from imagination
the picture Of sitting with his feet in the water at
the foot of Niagara Falls, pouring forth his double base
10 the awful roar of the great cataract Such base
voice have never before heard The members of
this musical family all apparently quito young, and
destined opine to attain to a still higher rank in
musical science. We hope they will pay another
visit long.
We ought to add that from one of their songs, we
learnt that they hail from "Old Salisbury in the Old
Granite State"
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DIED.

Al Newlane, July 13, Capt. Philip Franklin,
aged az. generous, upright man, true and
faithful friend, a consistent and useful christian,
highly esteemed in his life, truly lamenicd in his
death his end was peace.
In Jefferson County, Kentucky, on the morning
Of the 9th inst of consumption, Martha Hall, wife
of Hamilton Smith, Esq, and the only snrviving
daughter OF the late William Hall, Esq, Of Bellows
Falls, aged IS.
In Chesterfield, July ] after short and severe
illness, Mr. William II. Fullom, son of Mr. Asa F.,
aged %.
In Westmorelond, June 81, Mrs alfredo Pattcn,
aged 42.
In Dorchester, 9th inst Of consumption, Mrs
Lucy r., vile OF Mr. William Bird, aged 46.
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The Case Of Green, for the murder of his wife, at
Troy, New York, was committed to the jury on
Saturday at noon At 3 o'clock they came in with
verdict Of guilty. aud Judge Parker sentenced
the prisoner TO be hanged the 10th of September
He received the sentence, as he stood the whole
trial, without any emotion. The evidence, re-
ported for.cght or ten days. has shown clearly that
food and medicine. Green is young man. She
was under 90 years of nge her maiden name was
Mary Ann WYATT and she belonged TO Thornton,
N. H., where her parents and brothers and sisters
reside. Ii is one Of the most cold blooded and I'M
accountable murders on record, aud whoever has
read the proof must approve the verdict and the
sentence.