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CALIFORNIA.

Great Britain has had her eyes constantly fixed
upon the acquisition of territory, the extension
of her influence in America. Her travellers as wei
Jas their books, apt to track the course of her d.
plomatists and ministers. Ward, the Secretary Of
Legation in Mexico, has written history of Mexi.
co, to induce English emigration to that country
Kennedy, first Secretary Of Legation to the Cover.
nor of Canada, and then agent of the government
went to Texas, and recommended in his book, in
1889 or 1910, to emgrants from England to settle in
Texas; for which he was re,carded by the consul.
ship to Texas.
We have in book before us--"Forbes's Califor-
mia" giving ga history Of Upper and Lower Cali
fornia from their first discovery to the present time
&C. illustrated by new map, plans of the harbors,
and numerous engravings''-a new prestige Of the
graspng designs of Great Britain upon that beauti-
ful country In this account of California, from the
pen Of MIR. Alexander Forbes, in 1882, he draws
a very inviting description Of the productive soil, the
fine climate, and the excellent harbors Of CALIFORNIA;
but the wishes Of Great Britain to acquire il for her
self display themselves in the writer's proposition 10
purchase the country by an assumption Of the Brit.
ish debts The preface, written 10y his brother ]
Forbes, notices the scheme, with the remark that
.Re,pecting the suggestion thrown by the author
the scheme offered to the people Of Great Britain,
Getting a footing Upper California, either by the voun
ary cssson of the country to the state TO company
as Consideration for debts not likely 10 be otherwise dis
rha,g,d the editor offers opinions II seems however
o he NOT unworthy the attention Of the parties involved IN
he public loan to Mexico, or ere" o. me bhm soreTn"sh
iisclfp
This scheme is thus presented in the volume it
self: IA, ,,..
uThe want OF frequent communication with Mexico rem
dsrs quite uncertain what at present Jnne esel %
he state Of the country; but is at least evident now
here was any doubt formerly that Is Of this moment IN
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From the Baltimore American. June i6.
LATE FROM HAVANA AND MEXICO.


The Mexican steamship "Neptuna," Captain
Parkinson arrived al Charleston on Thursday last,
I'm the short run fthree days from Havana. She is
bound TO New York, and put into Charleston for
supply Of fuel. Captain Parkinson has furnished
the Charleston papers with Havana papers to the
18Th inst.
The British mail steamer "Medwayn arrived at
Havana on the It'll instant from Vera Cruz, which
place she left the LIST, haping board as passen-
|grs General Santa .4nna lady, and aniy, ,oho had
|oeen banished from the .Merican territories They in
tended 70 proceed 10 Ysnsueia There is no positive
particulars as to the pursued by the Mexican
government an banishing Santa Anna; but Captain
Parkinson states that he banished for ten years;
THAT his private property was respected that he had
with him large amount of money, and was in good
health and spirits.
The British mail steamer "Deen also arrived at
Havana on the 7th from England, with General
|Bustamente on board, on his way to Mexico. Very
little notice had been taken Of General Busiamente,
whilst every attention had been paid to Santa Anna
the latter having been escorted to his lodgings by
bands of music.
1t is stated that the French legation had been in
suited in the streets of Vera Cruz just previous to
THE sailing of the "Medway;" and that the minister
had demanded either immediate repatriation for the
|'ndIlgniiy offered. or his passports.
The Havana papers state that all anticipation Of
war between the United States and Mexico had
|subsided.
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earned. name as a statesman and patriot of
which his country may be justly proud He seems
|emnenty calculated to meet the present crisis be-
tween the two countries. This able and expert
|enced gentleman accepts the Office of minister at the
most distinguished court in the world, at one
|of the most eventful crises which could occur
lin the relations between the two countries and when
THE most important interests of his own nation are
involved in the ISSUE He carries with him to the
court Of St. James great talents, extended expe-
rience particularly at that court, where he formerly
represented the interests the United States with
great distinction Prudent, firm, and sasacious, he
will assert and maintain the rights of his own coun-
Ty, without violating the respect which is due to
the British government. He is orthodox on the
great questions which now divide the country and
in none more SO than on the important questions of
Texas and Oregon.
We understand that Mr.. McLane will probably
leave the United States as early by the steamer
of the 18th July.
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NAVAL COURT MARTIAL.

The court met at nine, a. Nall present. The
examination Of Lieutenant Browning, on the part
|of the accused, was resumed and continued, as fol-
lows:
He related conversation between himself and
The captain of the San Gala, some time after the
capture; which the Judge advocate objected to as
'hearsay," but which the court admitted. The
Captain told him that his vessel wore the Montevid-
can flag because his Argentine flag too large to
|oe hoisted. Phis witness also stated that when the
San Gala was released, he (Lieutenant Browning)
|hosted these two flags on board the San Gala; but
That, when she again appeared cruising, she wore
,nly the Montevidean flag, and was not again cap
|tured on that account. He described General ORR.
|be's flag as consisting Of the Montevidean and Ar
sentne Aags but also stated that they were hoisted
separately in General Oribes camp, with their re-
|spective commands of Argentine and Uruguayan
forces Lieutenant Browning also related the circu-
stances ohe taking of the six American out of
one Of the vessels Of the Argentine squadron; from
which it appeared that he took them on their own
statement, without any other examination Of the
facts TO their enlistment and that Capt. VOORHEES,
approved Of his proceedings.
The counsel for the accused offered official docu.
nents from Mr.. Hamilton, United States consul al
Montevideo, showing certain entries into the GUS
courthouse at Montevideo, in Brazilian and French
vessels of articles alleged to be prohibited by the
blockade, in order to prove that was not enforced
against the vessels of those nations. The judge ad.
yocate objected to their admission, because they
were communicated to Captain Voorhees, after he
had raised the blockade; and because the violation
IF the blockade by other nations did not justify an
,fcer Of the United States doing the same, for two
wrongs could not make right. After argument be-
tween the COUNSEL the court rejected the evidence as
nadmissible but, at the request Of the accused, al
owed the documents to be appended to the record.
The court then adjourned.
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MISSION TO LONDON.

We congratulate the country on the appointment
of Louis McLane as Envoy Eextraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary to London. He has been
invited to the public service without the slightest so
icitation on his part. He has been for several
years in retirement, Il the successful management of
|the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company, as pres
dent Of that institution, can be considered as re-
|liremenL First, as a member of the House Of
Representative, then, as minister to England
Secretary Of the Treasury and Secretary Of
state, and as minister to London, he has
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IFIsrael E. James, G. w. James, H. M. Lew
is, s. H. Stevenson, J. F. johnson, J. H. Steven
son, w. A. Pierce, James Pierce, James X. Whip
Die, w. H. Weld, o. H. P. Stem, B. B. Hussey,
John B. Weld, Jos. Hammitt, and R. A. Henry
,re authorized to receive new subscribers and make
collections for the "Union."
n5-Robert D. johnson, Of Gaiveston, isauthorized
TO receive subscriptions to the "Union," in Texas.
We are requested to say the same gentlemen are
authorized to make collections for the "Globe."
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From the Tallahassee Floridian, June Z.
ELECTION RETURNS.

We learn no returns have been received by the
|committee of the constitutional convention from
Walton or Escamba counties This is unaccoun-
table neglect.
We learn also the clerk Of Walton has totally
precincts and inspectors are required by law; and
like omission has occurred with respect to st. Lucia,
Duval and Nashsau. No returns have been
received from Mosquito, alias Orange, or Dade, or
Hillsborough, or Monroe, or Benton counties, and
THE returns from the other counties are not yet COM
plete. Enough has been received to enable us to
state that Col. Moseley's majority in the State il
upwards Of 500, and Levy's upwards of 900, and
the democratic majority on joint ballot exceeds 70
We hope to be able to give full returns in our
next.
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TEXAS.

We had the opportunity Of coversing yesterday
with mostrespectable and intelligent citizen lately
from Yexas. He has no doubt Of annexation. 1t is al
safe. Congress, which met yesterday at Washing
ton would no doubt accept the propositions Of the
United States; and the convention, which is to as
sembe at Austin on the 4th of July, will ratfy them
agreeably to the wish Of the people of Texas, Il.
confidently expresses the opinion that President
Jones has never sent special agent to Mexico,
neither with ''man in white hat" nor man in .
black hat, negotiate for the independence Of Tex
as and that the farthest point to which Jones could
have gone, was to inform Capt. Elliot, that If he
would stipulate for the independence of Texas, he
Jones) would submit the proposition to the people
Nous perrons! s@l rs
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CIRCUIT COURT.

In the case of the United States VS. c. J. McNulty
he court have decided against the application for
demurrer The trial will therefore go before thu
criminal court, which commenced its session thi'
The attention of the circuit court ID still
occupied with the examination of the witnesses il
the Alexander will case.
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THr Nyw YoRK CoLLEcroRsBr.--We understand (ssyi
1.-The York journal Of Commerce Of Friday that
agreed by the board Of directors Of the Bank OF the State
New York to-day, hatt would be desirable that Mr. Law
standing his appointment to the collcctorshp. 4.
And we do not hesitate, with all our respect fol
The high character of Mr.. Lawrence, to express
very decidedly, a very different wish Should any
discussion Of this point be necessary, we are pre-
pared to assign our freely and fully for ou'
observation-disclosures.
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Governor Marcy, Secretary Of War, arrived Al
his residence in Albany on Tuesday evening. He
has spent the past week with the board Of visitors
lat West Point.
Major General Wool came up the river also, from
West Point, in company with the Secretary Of War
.4bmy 9Igus.
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Texas corToN-Thc cultivation of cotton in
Texas is rapidly on the increase. During the pc
|riod between the LIST of September Of last year and
the LIST instant, 400 bales of Texas cotton have
been received at this port. Of this, BAGS bales
brought by sea, and 1895 by way Of Red river
(Nao Orleans Republican.
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TEXAS.
Extract Of a letter, dated

Extract Of letter, dated
NEW ORLEANS, June Z, lS45.
"Jopes now il determined to reject the Mexican
treaty as soon as presented by Elliot; and, IN i'd
vance, the government organ Of Texas denies thai
president Jones ever authorized any person TO ne
|gotiate on the part of Texas with Mexico. If e.
|Iiot, az parfe, has negotiated this treaty, he hai
placed his government in most ridiculous position
rnd 40 clearly in the wrong in the eyes of the world
|,bat he has disgraced himself negotiator, ant
furnished the honor of Great Britain"
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FAMILY GROCERY STORE.

DRESLEY SIMPSON has taken the store here
i tofore occupied by MIR. William orme, Penn
|sylvania avenue, near the corner OF llth street.
where he will constantly keep general assor.meehhs
|of THE BEST FAMILY GROCERIES, 70 winch
|he invites attention. ,,,;.
1t shall be his aim to merit share OF pua" q,
|tronage. -
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A LISON'S --MisccIlsneous Essays,
n by Archibald Alison, author of Alison's French
Revolution, complete in one large octave volume,
this day received for sale by +, TAYLOR, or for
circulation from the Waverley Circulating Library
Ito subscribers only-together with all other new
books June Is
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Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT.,
June l6, l845.
TEXAS MAIL.

TEXAS MAIL.
Ordered TO establish weekly mail communica-
|tton Ito be made, il practicable semi-wcekly) be-
tween .Nt,o Orleans aud Galveston, in Texas, BY
steamboat, under the act Of Congress, approved
March 3, lS45, authorizing the establishment of
mails in the Gulf of Mexico. Authority is given
Ito the postmaster of New Orleans to make the con
tract for this purpose. The rates Of postage will
be ten cents for every letter not exceeding half
ounce in weight, twenty cents on each letter
Exceeding a half ounce, but not exceeding one
ounce in weight, and FIVE cents for each additional
for each newspaper, pamphlet, or price-current sent
or received by this route. The inland postage be-
tween New Orleans and the place in the United
States from at which the letter. &c. is despatch
ed or received, is to be charged in addition to the
foregoing rates. Postage on letters, &c. to Texas
is to be prepaid; and all postage on letters, &c
from Texas is to be unpaid till received at New Or
States.
PACIFIC MAIL.
postal convention having been entered into be-
tween the United States and New Grenada for the
of mails across the isthmus of Panama
Ordered, That the postmaster Of Norfolk, Va.
whenever national vessel is about to sail from that
port, by order Of the Navy Department, for Chagres
or Portobello, make up a mail for Panama, and
places beyond in the Pacific include all letters and
packets originally deposited in his Office for transmits
sion, that may be received at il from other places
in the United States, the inland postage being paid
and postmasters at all other Offices having mail matt
for the places named, for other places beyond
particularly in the Pacific, will forward the same, n|
case postage to Norfolk is prepaid, to said post
Office Of Norfolk, for transmission as aforesaid in|
ue season to be despatched by the ship advertised
for the passage.
Instructions to the foregoing purport sent on the
10Th May, ls45.
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TRUNKS. TRUNKS, TRUNKS.

n EATJRR TRAVELLING INUNho. -
r.. On hand yerv large and handsome as
sortment Of leather travelling trunks, band trunks,
and bags which goo s ss :, sos ~oy
Wv Ph: nd At prices that cannot fail TO please.
,,;shng to purchase win do well to call and
s.so;ne nv stock sell the largest size go
neb1 leather trunk for ten dollars.
VIM MARSHALL, Auctioneer,
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
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In Diary about General Jackson.
HERMIrAcE, Nav 98th. lS45.


MY DEAR SIR Aware Of your desire to know
conoition OF the patriot Of the Hermitage in the
os'ng scenes of his life, | write down, from day to
ny, during the short visit make him, what occurs
| interest.
On my arrival found President Jackson more
'miortable than he had been, although his disease
not abated, and his long and useful life is rapidly
awing to its close. He has not been in a cond5.
on to lie down during the last four months. His
e, and legs, his hands and arms are very much
Rollen with dropsy, which has invaded his whole
stem. Bandages are drawn tight around the parts
ost affected TO prevent, much as possible, the in
ease Of the wafer. He has scarcely any use Of his
NOS The bandages are removed several times in
"a hours, and the parts rubbed severely TO restore
NATION and the circulation Of the blood. He has
strength to stand. His respiration is very shor
attended with much difficulty, and the whole
sress Of the disease accompanied with great suf-
ng He gets no sleep except by opistes. His
Jung was ruptured many years ago, during the
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OFFICIAL.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.

LOUIS McLAsE, of Maryland, Minister Plenipo-
Kingdom ofGrcat Britain and Ireland, vice Edward
Everett recalled.
SAMUEL w. SPENCER, Collector of the Customs a,
Apalachicola, Florida, vice Hiram Nourse, re-
signed.
EZRA CHEsEBRo, Collector Of the Customs al
Stonington, Connecticut, vice Giles r. Haam, re-
moved.
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|ExPLoRlNG EXPEDITION, four volumes,
| T. price 81 per volume. This day received by Z.
to be completed in 5 vols, for $40,
strongly and handsomely bound n cloth, with
many engravings and maps June 10
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S5-A special meeting Of the Democratic
Association Of the city Of Washington VIII De hsio
m tomorrow evening, Tuesday, at the Franklin
Eneine.house, for the purpose Of making suitable
arrangements, upon the death Of our late cstimabe
statesman and patriot, General Andrew jackson,
sx-prrsdent Of the United States 3tl
Nv order of the Executive Committee, y
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asrThe Young Hickory Club.-The reg
liar semi-monthy meeting Of the club will be held
m "wednesday the 18th instant, at o'clock, p m,
a the hall OF he Franklin engine-house.
The members will please be in attendance, as bu-
,iness Of importance will be laid before the meet
Ing. -, ,,r.,..n
June I6 4 8 Secretary.
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manned with the General through the night a con
sultution was held, and all that had been done wai
approved and all that could be done to conform
20 the Generals temporary wants.
~ 4, p. M, l left his house for home. He ex
pressed great solicitude in my behalf but was 81
lent; the scene was too affecting; and ] left THU
aged soldier staesman, and christian patriot with al
the pious and hospitable inmates Of the Hermitage
without the power of saying farewell.
Yours truly,
WILLIAM TYACK.
To PAUL T. E. HUBLEs, ESQ,
City Of New York.
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DUBLIC SALE.-By virtue of writ Of fers
Il Iacias, issued by T. X. Hampton, esq, and to me
directed, shall sell, the square opposite the Cen
IRE market, on the gath Of this month, at 10 o'clock
one negro boy named James Bell, seized and taken
rs the properly Of George McCauey, TO satisfy two
fera faeias in favor OF VIM. Flenncr, for cash
J. v. PATTAN,
June I6 Constable.
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By the President of the United States

By the President Of the United States.
ANDREW JACKSON is no more He departed th
life Sunday, the eighth instant, full of days ant
full of honors. His country deplores his loss, ant
will ever cherish his memory. While a nation
mourns, il Is proper that business should be sus
pended, at least for one day, in the executive de
partments, as tribute Of respect to the ustriou'
dead.
accordingly direct that the Departments of State
the Treasury, War; the Navy, the Post Office
the Office of the Attorney General, and the Execu-
tive Mansion, be instantly put into mourning; and
that they be closed during the whole day to-mor-
row.
JAMES X. POLK.
WAsHINaroN CRY, June l6, 1916.
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DIED..

On Wednesday morning, the 18th June, at West
liver, MARYLAND, CORNELlA MAXCY, youngest
.hild Of FRANcIs and MARY G. MARKoE, jr., of
Washington, d. c., aged one year and two days.
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MARRIED,

MARRIED,
On Tuesday, the 10th instant, by the Rev: Mr..
Holly, New Jersey, to JULIA, daughter ofthe late
Ohm GApsBY, Of this city.
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BANK or THE MErRoroLIs,

DAfk of THE lHkIhVFoLisf
June 16, l645.
TN order to unite with the public departments u
L paying respect to the memory Of General An
drew Jackson, late President Of the United States
this bank will not be open for business tomorrow
1.-The 18th instant.
An officer will remain in the bank for the Pur'
pose of receiving payment for notes then falling que
RID. SMITH, Cashier.
June Is
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ID USsELL ON THE LAW OF FaCloh's
III AND BROKERS.--one volume, .e y2op
June
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United States The General said, "we have made a
.disgracefu sacrifice of our territory; important
portion Of our country was given away to England
without shadow Of title on the part of the claim
ants, as has been shown by the admissions of the
English ministers on referring in Parliament, to the
Kings map, on which the true boundaries were
|delneated, and Of which they were appraised when
Iurgng their demands
Fright on the side of the American people, and
|frrnness in maintaining il, he continued, with trust
lin God alone will secure to them the integrity of the
possessions Of which the British government would
|now deprive them. am satisfied that they will as
|ser and vindicate what justice awards them; aud
THAT no part Of territory or country will ever be
Submitted to any arbitration but of the cannon's
|mouth.n
He felt grateful to mercful Providence, that had
ALWAYS sustained him through oil his Struggles and
liz the defence of the continued Independence and
prosperity of his beloved country and that he could
|now give up his stewardship, and resign his breath
Ito God who gave it, with the cheering reflection
THAT the country was now settled down upon hrn,
democratic basis; that the rights of the laborIng
|casses were respected and protected flor, he adds,
liz is from them that the country derives all its pros
|perity and greatness and to them we must ever
Hook TO defend soil when invaded. "Thcy have
never refused. No. sir; and never will. Give them
Ian honest government, freedom from monopolles
land privileged classes, and hard money--not pa
|per--currency for their hard labor, and all will be
lwell."
al 2 o'clock y. M, his distress became suddenly
livery great and the water increasing TO alarming
|extent An express sent TO Nashville, twelve
miles, for surgical aid An operation was perform
led by Doctor Esleman with success; much water
Twas taken from his abdomen, which produced great
|relief, although extreme prostratiop.
Tuesday, June 3d--Much distress through the
might. Opates were freely administered, but sleep
appeared 10 have passed from him. Calm and per-
4 fec'y resigned TO the will of his Redeemer; and
prayed to God TO sustain him in this his hour OF
dissolution
Il ~ ~, a. m-Doctors Robinson and Walters ar
lived from Nashville Doctor Esleman having re-