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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-30
From thsst. Louis Republican, Aug. %
WAR MOVEMENT.

A proposition is made TO form regmentof vol
unteers for active military service, In the event Of
hostlities between Mexico and the United States
The Dragons, Fuseers, jackson Guards, Yea
gers and Artillery, have already, in an informal
meeting, declared their anxiety to enter upon the
service Volunteers may enroll themselves in these
companies, or new companies may be formed, until
the regiment is extended to six or eight hundred
men. We understand that at meeting on Wed
nesday night, of portions Of the several companies
named, it was decided to recommend the election OF
Majcr Louis " Bogy as colonel of the regiment,
and Captain Fisher of the Dragons, as lieutenant
colonel Several gentlemen were mentioned for ma
ior--a among the number, 8. Treat, esq.
II was further determined that an election should
be held next Monday for officers Of the regiment
members of the present companies being the partci.
pants in IT, The regiment will be organized under
the laws of Missouri, and, when ready for duty, a
tender Of their services viii be made to the President
of the United States OF COURSE they will be under
his direction; but those who have taken the lead in
tho matter are DESTROYS of being engaged in an ex-
pcdition upon New Mexico. Organized companies
in some Of the adjoining counties have already vol
untcered to annex themselves TO this regiment; and
il is believed that an effective and formidable force
may be raised by the time their services are de.
manded.
The American Of last evening contains an address
from Mai. Gen. Lee to the second division Of Mis-.
souri, militia. Anticipating war, and the immediate
invasion of Texas by Mexico, he proclaims TO his
division that peremptory call is ceming that they
should be prepared to meet any and every event
and, as their commandant, he proposes Ito raise
and lead, il required, company Of FIVE thousand vol
unteers Who will join mei Let all who will, cal
at my headquarters forthwith, No. IL Chestnut
street. and subscribe his name to STAND BY HIS coUN
TRY!"
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From the N. Y. Journal Of Commerce,

From the NJ " Journal Of Commerce, Aug. ~.
FRoM VERA CRuz p,aEcT.-The barqne Ann Lou
isa, Captain Marschalk, arrived at this port last
evening from Vera Cruz, Sd instant. Dates to the
5,h have been received via New Orleans.
Captnin M. reports that the Mexican government
were making great preparations for war. Among
other things, they had taken all the guns and mum.
ons Of war out Of the castle OF San Juan de Ulloa
lest they should fall into the hands Of the Amer
leans
A large number Of troops had marched to the
frontier Of Texas. The whole force, when assem-.
blcd, was TO be under the command of General
Busiamente. They say the United States are send
nk troops into Texas and that they, the Mexcans,
viii march through Tsras on their scay 10 Washington
without declaring war.
Ii was reported at Vera Cruz that the Mexican
Congress had passed the bill authorizing loan OF
$4,000 900. This, however, must bc a mistake, G
Vera Cruz letters Of the 4th and 5th speak Of IN
bill as being still under discussion, and the city q
Mexico papers of the Both ultimo are TO the sams
effect But even il the bill should pass, (Which il
not improbable il will hardly avail anything, being
hampered with conditions which we should supposl
would render il impossible to obtain the money--f
indeed it could be obtained under any circum
stances The hope was, that il could be obtainet
in England.
Il was the opinion Of prominent men at ver'
/ Cruz, that General Amonte would be elected Pres
ident; in which case, they supposed that war woul'
be inevitable.
The Ann Louisa brings 49, 1913 in specie. T.
Marschalk, esq, came passenger in her, as bearer
dispatches.
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DEATH OF JUDGE THRUsroN.

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
FOR THE COUNTY or WASHINGTON.
At d meeting ofthe har and officers Of the court
on the 3Oth day of August, l645, on motion, Rich,
ard 5. Coke, esq, was appointed chairman, ana
William Brent secretary.
On motion Of Joseph H. Bradley, esq, the foi,
lowing resolutions were unanimously adopted;
Resolved, That this meeting have heard with deer
and sincere emotion Of the death of the Hon. Buck
ner Thruston, for many years judge Of the circuit
court Of the District Of Columbia.
Resolved, That we lament the death Of an indvid-
ual with whom we have been long associated in
the administration OF justice, and in the intercourse
of society, distinguished by his elegant attachments
as scholar for his extensive crudition, for his in
tccrity on the bench and his accomplishments as
a gentleman.
Resolved, That we sincerely sympathise with his
afflicted family in the death Of Judge Thruston, full
Of years and ripe in character.
Resoired, That the district attorney be requested
to submit these proceedings TO the circuit court
and to ask the court to permit them TO be entered
on their minutes; and 10 unite with the bar and
officers Of the court in paying respect to the memory
of the deceased; and that we will wear the usua
badge OF mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, That copy Of these proceedings DC
respectfully communicated to the family Of the de-
ceased, and be published in the seversl newspapers
in this District
James Hoban, esq, district attorney, submitted
the above proceedings to the court, accompanied
with some Just remarks the character and virtues
Of the deceased.
To which the Hon. w. Cranch, chief judge
made the following reply on behalf of the courts
"The court has received, with great sensibity, in.
formation Of the death Of the Hon. Buckner Thrus-
ton, one of the judges Of this court.
"Having been long associated with him IN the dis
charge Of our Judicial duties, cannot but deeply
feel the loss we have sustained. His Judicial life
has been prolonged beyond the usual term Of human
life, and has been uniformly marked with strict in
tegriiy. But this is not the time or place to pro-
nounce his eulogy His long and faithful services
arc well known and appreciated in this community
and will be long remembered.
"The surviving judges deeply sympathise with the
gentlemen Of the bar, officers Of the court, and the
afflicted family of the deceased and will join in the
testimonials Of respect proposed by the bafand Of
cers of the court and will order their proceedings e
be entered on the minutes of the court. The cour
will now adjourn"
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CusroM-HousE REMovALs AND APPOINTMENTS
We believe the following to be correct list Of the
removals and appointments made by MIR. Law
renee, collector OF the port Of New York:
REMOVALS.
Inspectors Robert 4. Agnew, Eugene Crowell, Cad
Hitchcock George w. McPherson Francis T. Porter, VIM
Stewart Charles Nj. Tucker william II. Gregory, Henry
suydam, Dan Henderson, jr, John s. Austin Thomas w
Hall BENZ Hoxie, David Paris. John r. st. John John
swackhamer james c. Rutherford. VIM = Melvin, salmon
Simons. Stephen Ward.
Night InspectorsIwaac c. Cooper Robert L. Green Man
us Kelly. John McCleester. Daniel schamel, John Dow
ling John W. Hya Joshua Kcr, Jonathan Osborn VIM
Travis, Edward Gallagher.
APPOINTMENTS.
Inspectors-H. A. Talman. Nathan Chamberlain w. r
Porter jeremiah Dodge George wier, William Honay ia
cob westeryel William Depeyser Henry Cheyins Jame
Wright William Cornell, Archibald Noble Thomas Kirk
Joseph Moshcr Daniel Ward Orvillc j. NASH John Fitch
John ID. Kellogg. VIM III Baker.
Night nspectors-Hugh McGuire, Charles Cannon rhliy
Keller David Pollock Joseph r. Flynn VIM wason, Dan
lei Fisher. A Morrison. John Mcdonald Samuel Boggs
Dennis Mullins.
subsequently appointed marker.
M Y. True Sun.
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The National Intclligcnccr is Mortified at the order
Of the Postmaster General requiring the postmasters
Of New Orleans and Mobile TO make up mails fol
Galveston and Corpus Christi, to be sent by United
States vessels and to receive mails from those places
in return. That paper thinks the ''treaty-makine
powcr' should have been resorted to; that ga posia
convention" should have been framed; and, Of
course, that the Senate should have been convened
to ratfy the treaty. before mails can be intcrchanged
between our ports and those Of Texas, when the
opportunity offers for direct communication be-
tween them. II charges the Postmaster Genera
with proceeding "on his own legislation"--for no
'permission Of the laws"
We must excuse the Inlelligencer, by supposine
that these structures written in entire ignorance
Of the following provision in the "act to reduce into
one the several acts for establishing and regulating
the Post Office Department" approved March 3D.
1895:
sEc "a And be further enacted That shall he lawful
the Postmaster General provision where may
be for the receipt Of all letters and packets in
tended to be conveyed by any ship vessel
from any port in the United States another port therein
and the letters received shall he formed into mail seal
ed up and directed TO the postmaster Of the to which
such ship vessel shall be bound '. And the
Postmaster General may make arrangements with the post
masters IN any foreign country Tor the reciprocal receipt
and delivery Of letters and packets through the post Office
What more cxplicitor ample "permission' can
the law givel
The Intellgencer will find, by referring to the ses
sion acts of the 2Sth Congress, chapter 3d. that az
late as the Sd Of March, 1916, Congress- passed .
law authorizing the Postmaster General 10 con-
tract for the transportation Of the United States mail
between any Of the ports of the United States and
port or ports Of any foreign power, whenever in
his opinion the public interest will thereby be pro-
moted.n
Foreign as Texas can possibly be, land the Intel
ligenccr ID DESTROYS to make her exceedingly so,
since the proceedings taken for het annexation to
the United Sates,) the foregoing shows law enough
certainly for the Postmaster General TO order mails
to be sent to, and interchanged with, any Of her
ports.
Although the lntellgencer can perceive no other
reason for the arrangement thar ''cohyenience,'
every one not willing that the aggressive and re.
vengeful purposes Of the Mexicans shall prevail
must see the absolute necessity Of stated mail inter
course at this important crisis Has.y as is the no
ticc VIC have taken Of the Intcgencers cxGaord
nary article, il is sufficient we are confident, tc
place its presmpons in this matter just about on
par with its patriotism.
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A MOTHER REMOvAL--Thc proprietor OF
IA the United States Agency and Notar,sl olhce
has removed from Pennsylvania avenue 20
ING. being opposite j. Kennedy's book store, and
next door to The residence of Gov: Paris, second
con,nsrolier where he continues to devote his whole
time to the prosecution Of claims Of every descrip-
tion including pensions, patents lands, contracts,
Persons at distance having business in this city,
NAV save the inconvenience and expense of jour
new. by communicating all the particulars TO this
agency, and will be promptly attended to.
All letters be postage paid, and will be con-
sidercd confidential when necessary.
EDMUND F. BROWN,
Notary public, commissioner Of deeds for Illinois,
&c.
Aug. 30-2awlm
[Inielligencer, Constitution, Journal, and Bee.l
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POST OFFICE STATISTICS.

We have obtained, from the General Post Office,
the following list Of the receipts which have
been made under the former and present post
Office laws. These facts may assist in showing the
present operation Of the system The receipts
of these post Offices are here variously statedsomc
the average per week, and others for the whole
month of July. In every case they fall short Of the
receipts of the former law, but in various proper
tons, as will strike the readers eye at once.
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From the Western Expcsitor. Aug IL.
TIE FROM OREGON AND CALIFORNIA

From the Western Expcsitor, Aug Is.
LATE FROM OREGON AND CALIFORNIA.
A company arrived here on Thursday last, part
of whom were from Oregon, and the rest from Cali
fornia. The parties met in the wilderness on their
way in, and then came here together. Mr. J. M
Shively, from Oregon, informs us that he ley Ore
gon on the 18th April last He states that the set
Tiers have fine prospect of an abundant crop this
year. and that they were making ample preparations
to have everything necessary for the emigration
which went out the present year. He informs us
that he met the advance party Of the Oregon emf
grants who went out this year. the 9Th July last
at Green river, about $50 miles this side of Fort
Hall The emigrants were travelling in detached
parties, the last of whom he met only one days
travel beyond Fort Laramie. Nothing had occur
rcd TO them on their route worthy of particular no
tce They were Ill well supplied with an abun.
dance Of provisions and their stock and teams had
stood the trip exceedingly WE'LL with the exception
seemed much jaded and exhausted. There was nc
sickness Of any kind among the emigrants. He
states that the number of cattle was immense. The
emigrants numbered about 2,375 souls, large and
small.
Owing to recent disturbances in Oregon with the
WallawniIa Indians it anticipated that the cmi.
grants would h harassed by them on their route
They were advised, however, Of this anticipated q
tack, and intended gathering at Fort Hall IN sufii
cient numbers 10 repei my attack that might u
mediiaed against Them. Mr.. Shlvely 10 or opin
ion that the settlers in Oregon will have disturbances
with the Indians during the coming winter, bu
nothing serious is apprchcnded from this unexpected
outbreak.
He states that many Of the settlers are in favor
organizing an Independent government, thinking
themselves too Ear from the United States Tor pro
lection, unless the American government would ac
with more prompness and decision than It has done
heretofore.
Major M. Harris, better known here as "bacl
Harris" was in Oregon, and engaged in hunting q
better road than the one now travelled from For
Hall 10 Oregon city.
Mr.. Shiycly brough. large number of letters for
the different sections Of the United States.
CALiroRsrA. Mr.. Sappington, who lcfl
California on the 4th Of April last, we have confirm
alton Of the recent revolution which has been pub
Iishcd heretofore The citizens Of the country have
appointed governor Of their own but II was anti
cipated that another revolution would soon take
place, and that the old government would be rc-es-
iablished He brings no other news Of particular
importance.
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New DEPUTY coLLEcroR.--H. A. Cargill, esq,
Of the late firm of Colt & Cargill, Maiden Lane, is
the gentleman who has been appointed TO succeed
M L. Davis, esq, as deputy collector Of the port.
Mr.. Carg is native Of the city Of New York, son
OF the laie David Cargill, merchant Of this city
f.Nstc York True Sun.
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From the Norfolk Herald, August as
NAVAL.

The United States packet schooner 0n-ka-hy-e
Lieutenant Commanding Sinclair, sailed from thi
port on the evening of the day she received he
orders, (26h instant and proceeded directly TO sea
bound to Corpus Christi, with dispatches for Gen
Taylor
The following is list of her officers
A. Sinclair, lieutenant commanding.
George F. Sinclair, LIST lieutenant.
Morris B. Beck, surgeon.
Acting Master J. J. Guthrie.
Passed Midshipman, VIM. II. Jameson.
!" C. II. B. Caldwell.
Captains clerk, J. ID. Ghisclin, jr.
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o. Democratic Association.---A stated
meeting ofthc Democratic Association will be held
at the Franklin Engine-house, on Monday evening
next, at hafpast seven o'clock.
BY order, JAMES R. ADAMS,
Aug. % Secretary.
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GREAT BARGAINS in lace and fancy goods
VI at the most popular lace store in the world,
between 10Th and 1lth streets, Pennsylvania aven-
ne. Great display Of newly imported lace goods
at prices that will please every lady who will favor
us with call. ,x,,,o
Aug. 30-3t
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We are not advised that the Executive has re-
ceived any dispatches by the Ann Louisa--arrived
=, New York with vera Cruz dates Of the Sd inst.
and from the capital of the Goth ult-laer Than they
had previously received. We announced in last
Mondays sUnon, !" accounts from the capital as late
as the Both July.
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The last "Missourian" denies that Col. Benton
and his friends have been hostle to annexation" II
saws that they shave been against one form Of an
nexation, viz: the Tyler treaty; but, SO far from
being opposed TO il, Col. Benton was the author of
re and had advocated il for one quarter
of century"
The "Missourian contends that "it certainly takcs
but little intellectual acumen TO discern the difference
between being in favor Of thing, and being or
posed to form in which that thing is to be accom-
plished. The form in which annexation was pre-
sented did not receive the sanction of Col. Benton
and his friends; but, to jump at conclusion that
they were opposed to annexation, is disngenuous,
and palpable perversion Of facts. But as far as
the Presidents official conduct is concerned, 1t
meets our entire appreciation, batting one appoint
ment. In his precautionary measures for the de-
fence Of the frontiers of Texas, and the concentra-
ton Of a strong naval squadron in the Gull, to be
ready for emergencies that might arise, he has act
ed with wisdom, prudence, and patriotism, and de-
serves well the appreciation Of his countrymen; and
we have full confidence that the prudence, Wis
dom. and patriotism will be displayed by him in all
The other great measures that dcvolvc upon his adj
ministration. Let him continue MS he has begun,
and he will receive the plaudis of the people who
have elevated him to the highest and most honor
able station on earth"
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The wings are reduced to great straits in finding
sons pretexis for raising clamor against the admin
istration They are casting abotit without success
and Mr.. Polk is extending his popularity, by taking
care of the interests of the country whilst the wing
press seeks in win to raise the hue and cry upon
him. II isseizing upon every little circumstance to
make the most Of it--likc the drowning man CATCH
ing at a straw. Thus we see the National Intelli-
gencer raising an idle clamor about Mr.. Walkers
circular; then desperately scizing upon Mr.. john
sons instructions respecting the "Texas mail, .
and charging him with an assumption ofpowcr,
when the act of Congress expressly authorizes the
measure; and now again raising another clamor
about Gen. Gaines's call for militia upon the
governor Of Louisiana, and Gen. TayIor's author
ty to accept volunteers from Texas-thc last, too
being expressly authorized by the Congress Of
Texas We shall expose this mornings article Of
the National IntcIgencer at our leisure; in the
mean time, il is very singular, that whilst the editor
of that journal has time TO look up articles in 9th.
or papers, and room to transfer them to his own
columns--aEd whilst he honors the "Union' so faI
as TO repubIish two Of its articles he has remember
ed to forget the article in the "Union" which ex
prcssly afirms that Gen. Gaines has called fol
volunteers from Louisiana ,ciihou amy instruction.
from Washington. Why this OMISSION Why
assert in the face Of our own declarations, tina
Gen. Gaines had received discretionary facul
ty" to make the call, The fact is, that Gen. g
has acted without orders; and be his motives pure
as they may they cannot exempt him from the cen
sure Of the Executive. The command Of the "army
of observation was given to Gen. Taylor, and Gen
Gaines ought never to have medded with his com
mand.
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CyCHoOL BOOKS, COPY BOOKS, STATES,
- &c.--A full assortment Of the school books
used in the District, always be found at low
prices S at FRANCK TAYLoR's, east Of Cole
mans Hotel.
Aug 30
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IRErLY.l
WAN DEPARTMENT,
August 20, 1915.

SIN. Your letter Of the 9th instant has been re-
ccved, offering. by resolution Of the whole cofps
the services of the Richmond Fayette Artillery vol
unieer company under your command, any ser
vice that may be required by this department, 70,
the defence Of their country, in case Mexico shall
declare war against the United States"
Should the President be authorized to take into
the service of the United States volunteers, and
should the public exigency warrant the acceptance
Of your offer, the President will most readily avail
himselfo it,
The President and this department fully appre-
ciaie the public-spirited and patriotic motives
the list Of candidates for military service
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
(Signed) w. L MARCY,
Secretary Of War.
Carr THOMAS H. ELLIS,
of Richmond Fayetic Artillery,
Richmond, Virginia.