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]. s. SHIP CUMBERLAND,


OF the bar Of Brazos Santiago,
.-.r ~. May 8, 1886.
Sn; As stated IN my communication Of the ID
the squadron left the roads Of Saerihcios on the
morning Of the 9Th, and has just anchored of the
bar Of Santiago, where have Just been apprized
that hostites have actually taken place some days
snce . ......' ......
As the opportunity by which send this commu-
nication cannot be detained Ihaye only ime to add
that after communicating with Gen. Taylor, and as
ceriaining the situation OF affairs at Maiamoras,
shall remain here longer than the presence Of the
squadron may be required; after which il will be ne
cessary for this ship the Potomac, and John Ad-
ans to repair to Pensacola TO replensh their prcvs-
ions and water. In the mean time orders will be
given to carry into execution your instructions in
relation TO the blockade or the Mexican coast, and
to meet and repel, in the most decisive manner, the
hostities Of the Mexican nation. Some more small
vesseh are required, also one or two small steam
boats ola DRAFT Of water not exceeding eight feet.
These vessels will be necessary to enforce strict
blockade Of the coast. . a.. ..... .....
~. am, very respectfully, etc,
-. ID. CONNER,
RI Commanding home squadron.
Hon. GEO. BAscRorT, - ....,r,
Secretary of the Navy
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WHITE SULPHUR WATER, from
w the White Sulphur Springs, Green


brier county, Virginia.--The reputation of
the White Sulphur water is now general, and its
virtues in the cure of various diseases so well
known throughout this country, that il is deemed
unnecessary to enter into general detail of its Pc
cuar properties Of its special application to dis
ease but 1t is deemed proper TO state here, for the
information of those who yet may have had no
opportunity of testing the virtues of the White Sui
phur water, when removed from the fountain, that
the propretors have been engaged for several years
in Transporting the water to all parts of the country
in barrels and half barrels, which have undergone
careful and thorough preparation, and that il has
been satisfactorily ascertained thatthe medical prop
critics of the water reside mainly in its solid con-
tents; and as these are not deposited or otherwise
lost by exportation the transported water must re-
tain as much strength as that used fresh from the
fountain. Numerous comparative trials made with
the water thus transported and the water fresh at
the spring, by intelligent and observant persons
from all parts of the Union with view of ascer-
tanning its strength in either case, have abundantly
proved the truth of this position. Various letters
substantiatng these facts are in the possession of
the proprietors, copies of some of which may be
found in the pamphlets containing general drec-
tons for the Of the water, which are furnished
to the vendors for grauous distribution among their
customers. ."ns ~ . o.. ... o.. -...
Such as may desire information in relation to this
lowing gentlemen: DIR. George Hayward, Hon.
Abbott Lawrence, and Hon. Thomas Fl. Perkins,
of Boston; Hon. John Reid, Massachusetts; Dr.
J. Kerney Rogers, New York; DR.. Gerhard, Phila-
delphia; Professor Potter, Baltimore; Professor
Sewall, Washington; Rev. VIM. S, Plumer d. D.,
Richmond; DR.. R. Lee Fearn, Mobile; Cuthbert
Bullitt, esq, and And. Oliver & Co., New Orleans;
DR.. VIM. A. M'Dowell, and Mr.. Geo. H. Cary,
Louisville, Kentucky; Henry Clay, ir esq.,, Lex
ngton, Kentucky; Hon. Ro. c. Nicholas, Lousi-
ana; Hon. Henry Clay, Kentucky.
The subscribers general agents for the sale of
this water in the United States All orders address.
ed to them will be promptly attended to.
Those who purchase to sell again will be sup
piled on advantageous terms.
.... DUVAL e. PURCELL,
Druggists, Richmond, Va.
May 25-2aw2w lawtl stSept
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DOUBLE TRIUMPH OF AMERICAN
.r< ..a.. ARMS!


We have received by the southern man OF '"''
evening" farther details which leave no doubt 'hA''h
accounts we published Saturday night of Gen. lAr-
Ina, TWO ueroHIEs arc substantially correct We
give extracts from the Official dispatches Of commo-
dors Conner showing the gallant and we'll
Judged prompdtude with which that excellent officer,
in pursuance of his general instructions from the
Navy Department has brought his valuable aid to
the scene of action. We had not supposed it prob
able that his squadron could have been concentrated
there SO soon ahsr the Mexican attack commenced
Extract Of letters from Commodore CONNER to
the Secretary Of the Navy, dated
u. s. SHP CUsBERLAsD,
-.. OF Vera Cruz, May 3, ls46.
The decided tone Of the Manifesto Of the Presi-
dent Of the Mexican repablie, in eonnexion with
other indications, seems TO leave no doubt that or
ders have been given to General Arsta TO attack
the American army on the Del Norte, should a
favorable occasion offer Under the belief that an
attack is contemplated, | have considered il adj
yisable, and have determined to sail tomorrow
morning for the Brazos Santiago with the Cum
berland, Raritan, Potomac, John Adams, and
Somers The Falmouth will be left here to protect
our interests and 20 watch the course Of events.
The appearance Of the squadron at that place, with
a knowledge Of the considerable reinforcement IL
can afford To our army, will, | think, cause the
Mexican generals 10 pause, IL not altogether TO
abandon their design OF attacking General Taylor
An accounts concur in stating the Mexican army to
amount 70 nearly eight thousand men. feel as
sured the government has not the means Of main
tanning this force for any length Of time in the hed
indeed, there Is not, even now, a dollar in the
treasury. Hence delay will either cause the army
TO dsband, or another revolution TO take place;
either Of which events, IL is believed, cannot be
Otherwise than favorable TO the wishes OF our gov
eminent in bringing about amieable settlement Of
our difficulties with Mexico. The latter would I'M
doubledly contribute TO that end as il would place
in power men wholly opposed to the policy at
present pursued.
Considerable activity has prevailed at this place
sinee my arrival, in improving and Strengthening
the defenees Of the castle and the town Of Vera
Cruz. As far as I am able TO ascertain, there are
nov nearly, II not quite, two hundred guns mount
ed In the castle Of San Juan d. Ulloa, and as many
as fny in the two forts and walls u the city COM
manding the anchorage. These guns are all new,
and Of heavy calibre most Of them being thlHy-tvo
and forty-tvo FOUNDERS, with a number Of eight
and ten-inch Paixhsn guns There are said to be
nearly two thousand men in the fortress, and about
the same number IN the town.
am, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
ID. CONNER,
Commanding Home Squadron.
Hon. GEORGE BAscRorr,
Secretary Of the Navy, Washington.
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MARRIED,

May 23d, at st. Paul's Chapel, New York, by the
Rev. DR.. WAINWRIGHT, HORATIO BRIDGE, esq,
Purser United States navy, to CHARLOTTE,
daughter of the late JOSIAH MARSHALL of Boston
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n5-TO the Rescue!-Washingto city RI
femen, a,tenton!-You are hereby ordered to meet
at the City Hall tomorrow Tuesday evening a
5 o'clock. 1t is particularly requested tina, ever,
member should be present at the appointed hour.
BY order of the captain;
JOHN s. MOUNT,
First Serpeant
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washington Volunteers, No. I.-YOu
are hereby notified to attend meeting for drill on
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday next, the 25th,
2Sh, and 3Oth inst. at halfpast O'Clock, p. M, at
the Franklin engne-house.
By order OF the captain;
John TRJJSCOT-T Orderly Sergt
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DIED,

Yesterday morning, at 10 o'clock, in the Goth
year of his age after a short but severe illness of
week, BENJAMIN, son of the Hon. JESSE t.
SpHIcgT senator from Mississpt,
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Number OF non-commssoned ON GERS and Pi
Yates not known.
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GRAND EXHIBITION OF illuminated

~ chemical Dioramas, at Carusi's Sa-
loon, commencing on Monday evening, May IS,
and continuing during the week
|. Milan Cathedral.
g Crucifxion.
g. Holy Sepuchre.
4. Belshszzar's Feast
r. WINTER begs leave to inform the citizens Of
Washington and vicinity that his exhibition will be
opened as above, when he trusts his endeavors to
please will insure him continuance Of the patron
age so literally bestowed on him In other cities.
Admission so cents, children half price.
Doors open each evening at u commencing at
81 o'clock precisely.
Day exhibitions on Wednesday and Saturday
afternoons, at a. o'clock. For full particulars
small bills.
May 25-lw
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THE HARMON EoNs,
In compliance with numerous solicitations, have
been induced to give
i nDANn GR1IH AID CnNrEDT
GRAND SECULAR CONCERT,
At Odd Fellows New saloon,

7th street, TUESDAY, EVENING, MAY 26th, 1886, con-
sisting OF pieces mostly new and original TO be per-
formed exclusively Ia eitlzens' dress, with piano
forte accompaniment
As an inducement for families to attend, the price
OF admission for adults on this occasion will be 20
cents children accompanied by their parents, teach
ers, or guardians, l2I cents.
Doors open at half-past 7, concert to commence
at 81 O'Clock.
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JOHN TRUSCOTT, Orderly serg'l


U5p Attention, Volunteers IAN adJourh-
ed meeting will be held at the room of Captain
Rnokinebsm. on C street, on Tuesday evening,
the 26,h instant at y o'clock, for the purpose OF
raising permanent rife corps, to De subject 10 the
..a..nr man who are DESTROYS Of attaching them
ssIues to military company are invited to attend
81 IRIS occasion. Il is expected that all who join
this company will uniform themselves at the short
-, =, otire
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SUGAR and Molasses at Auction.-on
- Thursday next, the 25lh instant, at ii O'Clock
a. m, on F. and A III. Dodges wharf the cargo Of
the schooner Columbia, from Mayasuez, Porto
Rico, consisting Of
200 hhds. strictly prime sugar
l25 hhds' molssses
II brls.
Will be added
% hhds New Orleans sugar
pipes Holland gin.
EDWD. s. WRIGHT,
May 25-3t Alex. GaZ Auctioneer.
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From the Picayune.
FURTHER FROM THE BATTLE.

FURTHER FROM THE BATTLE.
We have received the following important letter
written on the field of battle itself by an officer high
in command. 1t will be seen from it that the Mex.
cans disputed the field desperately But for the
very gallant charge made by the Dragons and 5tt
infantry, by which the Mexican guns were carried
the result would have been disastrous.
All our officers were surprised by the firm stand
Of the Mexcans. They exhibited the utmos
bravery, but could not Withstand the headlong vao
Of our troops.
General la Vega and the four officers with him
have been set at large upon their parole, and remain
in this city.
LETTER FROM THE FIELD OF BATTLE
CAMP ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE,
Three miles from Matamoras, May 8, 1886.
GENTLEMEN: | have to inform you that on ouI
march from Point Isabel encountered, at Pale
Alto, on the 9Th instant the Mexican forces, con-
sisng OF three thousand regular troops and hoo thou
sand irregular cavalry, with nine pieces Of artillery
The American force, including officers was about
twenty-three hundred men,
After an action which lasted FIVE hours, in which
the artillery was principally engaged, and during
which time the fifth regiment CALAMITY repulsed q
charge Of ancers, the enemy was driven from his
position We occupied the field of battle that night
Our loss was four men killed, three officers and
thirty-ninc men badly wounded.
The loss Of the enemy was over hundred men
killed; the number Of wounded not known.
This morning the army commenced its march to-
wards Matamoras. The enemy fell back to a pos
ton of great strength, where ravne crosses Tho
road. Here they planted seven pieces of artillery
and made every preparation for determined
stand.
The battle opened with heavy and continued
FIRE Of artillery and musketry, which lasted till Gen
Taylor ordered the enemys battery to be stormed
This order was splendidly executed by Captain
Mays Dragons and the fifth infantry.
This movement gave us the victory, which il
complete. We have captured seven pieces of artil
lery, three standards a large amount ofammunition
the baggage, and the packed mules Of the enemy, to
gether with one hundred prisoners including
officers Of high rank among whom is Gen. la Vega
This officer was taken by Captain May, fghtin,
calamity at the head Of his forces.
The enemy being routed, retired. Many Of then
were drowned in crossing the river flying from OIL
men. The loss on our side Inns been severe thre
officers killed on the field Of battle, and twelv
wounded, some Of whom have since died. Tn
killed and wounded Of tho rank and file not we
known.
The enemy's loss is exceedingly severe.
The entertainments opposite Mstamoras, undo
the charge Of the gallant Major Brown, Of the III
infantry, sustained q bonberdment which lasted on
hundred and sixty hoursl This chivslrous Office
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Us-Temperance Lectures at Apollo Hall.
Tbe friends Of this noble cause having been strug
Cling for the last two years to erect hail. IN which
hey could hold public meetings, and have place to
transact temperance affairs, have determined TO give
six temperance lectures during the national fair at
Apollo Hall, commencing on Friday, 22d, and con-
tinuing Saturday, 23d, Tuesday, 26th, Wednesday,
9th, Thursday 2Sth, and Friday, 18th instant.
The eloquent friend TO our glorious cause, John
b Cough, esq, assisted by F: Kellogg, esq, Of
ces for this work.
Price Of admission l2I oents---the proceeds to 90
10 the finishing Of the temperance hall ... .
COMMITTEE or the TEMPERANCE HALL.
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THE LATE GALLANT MAJOR RINGGoLD

The three first regiments, with the exception o.
one company, have embarked.
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.GtAF GLORlOUS!a aisf
THE NEWS FROM THE CAMP Full,
tNana LY CONFIRMED

ARRIVAL OF COMMODORE CONNER Al
49, BRAZOS.
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rraf e.. oH 4ncr-.cnn Cocon. Its -

The Cor;cc marker has since the departure of the
Great Western SHOWN more activity than for consider
able tts p..t Tnis Improvement The effect OF late
Havre or Saturday lax Reporting continued high and
receipts OF Cotton confirmed "wednesday by the AZ.
rival OF the Hioernia Speculsiors and exporter. uur
chased n toe early part OF me 70 some extent but
were checked IN tae operations by advance IN pt.
ees OF tiesd :. During the Inst ,wo days there nss
been less activity and tas market c!oses with rnucn
si=adi nesh larry h1t supplied with Cotton at
the FIJI c5rreney Of the day. which 10 raised I'd
above our Quotations. Of 9Th with the exception of
Fair Bowed and Orleans These IS then quoted
were tsatc 30 low, and are now advanced Ia 3 u
which perhaps rather ID toe other extreme TIE aies
today are estimated 5000 bags Of wh.eh SPECTATORS
have taken GOO
In Manchester an improvnd demand las been expert
enced and a the Qualities Of yarn for tie Ger
man and Indian markets an advance Of ID per D. haa
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COMMERCIAL AND MONEY MATTERS.
= For ,cl1s Of soek. Sc &c, fos1s page

WEDSEsDAT P N
The Fancy Stock Market vas generally heavy
TO-DAY ~: tie sound investment stocks we're IN de-
ua.ad a. improving rates 4, the Second board he
tendency was Ell. downward and general decline was
experienced No -easors were gwen for the fall and
indeed reasons sre considered iperousy Necessary
IN Wal st 10, fall II fsnc;es-
The Exchange Marke, for the Gres; Western
hss been today and The rates are rather aeavy
Sterling g. and ra;he. plenty Francs 27; WIKI
good supply Gulder, 80; s5e; Marks 5anco IS; So
Ri1 Dollars =: d7s!.
The Mails by the Cambria came 10 hand today
much The relief OF he mercantile world. BY private
letters from London and Liverpool Learn iha, the
Money Msrke; easy FOR regular business operations
and tia, altogether ;aerc much more ccn6derI
feeling abroad than q; tie sailing of the previous steamer
Trade better both in town snG in tie manufscur
Ing districts. The movements OF Sir Robert Peel to
wind Up many OF The Railroad projects having a
good effect Much Improvement, however. was rot
looked for until after the Corn Law question dec
ded and the relations with the United Sts,es settled IN
American Securities there 5u little doing ou, the
nominal quotations stride higher.
Nj John Somervie, the father of Banking in
Tennessee died a, Nashville Sunday, 10th April
lie VS.. oue OF lie Oldest and respectable inhsbit
ants of Nashville. and was formerly Cashier of tie
Nashville Branch OF the United States Bank.
The Banks at Charleston, S. c. have asain CON-
nenced drawing on this City at per cent premium.
The Canada Banks again drawing a, q premium
The North Carolina Banks drawing at premium.
Al r!esns and Mobile Exchange is scarce at pre-
MUM From Northern Ohio and Michigan drafts have
been scarce bu: now tie canal Is open there will be
relief.
There i. now an approach to the usual regular
Influx of uucurren, money and the rates are lower
Thompsou's BankNote Reporter quotes as follows:
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that the strong Administration ory in The Senate
shall ratfy the action of the House on the snbjec,
and pass the bill in the honest forward shape
it was made TO assume by the laner body. Do let
have fair trial OF the measure and if.here Is any
good in it. for manufacturers or any body else the
public will discover and appreciate IL H. On 'ne
contrary it operate as dsastrousy as we anticipate
the People will soon overthrow H. as nose OIL Ids
State did the Small Bill restriction The Countryi'
r;cb and stro,p and was never better prepared TO
b.., o,sck experiments than now. Let those who
have ridden the sub-Treasury hobby so long now
,rove that they have been sincere, or openly aban-
don the scheme for ever.
And. while we consider no man liar or cheat
because be dissen,s from our ideas Of Currency, We
canno, help feeling that the leaders of opponents
habituay act as il they not sincere. There is
not word ever offered or which can be offered in
favor Of the adoption OF the Hard Money System by
the Natt0n which does not equally require It's adop
ton by the States also. Yet from 1887 to this mo-
rnent-nearly nine years-this controversy has been
going on and yet we have not been able TO drive or
shame the first Loco Foco State into the establish
ment of Sub-TreasQry. Mississippi having broken
all her Banks. and destroyed her credit by hepo-
da,ion, processes 10 have her little surplus honestly
the property of her creditors) on hand in gold and
silver; but even she does not refuse good current
Bank Notes in collecting that Revenue. This City
has several times resolved in favor Of the Hard No
new principle for the State well as Nation, and the
present Delegation was instructed to act the sub
ect. but has been careful not 10 do 80 Even South
Carolina and New Hampshire THE New Ham pshire
of former years) very careful not to adopt the
system they are soci,ous enforce the Nation
This we do not like; neither do we the abuse OF
The Banks for curailing in anticipation OF the bills
passage. If the Sub Treasury 10 any consistent and
substantial shape passes, the Currency must be
largely perhaps onehalf, as our cores
pondent assumes-aud this mus, break most Of the
Banks if i, prove that they have not taken season
able and efficient fortfy their position
How can we consider other than dishonest those
Who rush forward measures whch they know must
send home over half the Bank Notes in the land for
REDEEM ption. and at the same time abuse the Banks
for curtailiog though they acted wantonly and
were not obliged 10 do this very thing, just ship
must take in sail when hurricane is at hand How
reconcile such glazing inconsistencies with
the assumption of considerae honesty the part Of
those who denounce the Banks for doing what the
policy OF these identical assaants renders inev,a-
BILE led
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SOUTHERN CONFERENCE OF TIE METHODIST
czuacH-we learn from the Petersburg VA In,elH-
gencer tina. this body assembled in has town Friday
and wa. called 10 order By Rev DR.. Winans who non
mated Rev Nj Early as President pro len Bishop
SouIe WIS present: bur be does geographically
long 10 the Church South, and as Bishop Andrew was
sos-s,. Ny Exr4y a. appointed President pro TEN 4
portion OF the Eoiy Scriptures was read % Rev Dr.
Wiaans. 4 hymn icen sung. and the Throne Of
rsce addressed BIZ the Reverend gentleman in an elo-
oren, snd appropriate prayer The cers OF dele
gates were ihen read and Rev. 7. y. Ra,ron Of Ey
elected Secretary. and Rev. T Summers, assistant
Rev. s Bryant IN c. wss chosen S-ere;ory pro ten
The dei,FStes f-r ths Indian Mission Admitted 20
seats snc pending q discussion OF nocon 70 employ
reporter. The Conference adjourned I'll Saturday.
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b.ep Obtained. Goods hrve also been more saesolr.
and in .oc.e instspcrs sna advance IN price There
u aos hossvsr SUFFICIENT 5uoysney N me Market %
.,,oor- ;,a !, ,rics, vi,hoa, cu--silipg eGsins.s
~teh hss been during ss ps,t TWO dsys there IS nefe
uors quiet ths1 10 the carly part OF the week
The money market "a rather ess-r but there sre so
,snJ element, saosf which NAY possibly Serious
y retard any early rsrcra Of decided numerical PROS
p-r;y tha; hA-dy look very ssugrinely for any
considerable improvements the price. OF cotton.
Export Of Cc;.o7 from .it Ports Of ;ie Cuiied Sa:ss, cora
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Business Notices.

LxcrvKxs on DEoxsrIoS, &c WITH THE MAS,xISs-
Dr. WxIrING gives his second lecture Of the Tia
(Tdur,dsy) evening in Clinton Hall at Il O'Clock, ca
Digestion and Digestive Organs the connection existing
between the Stomach and other parts OF the System;
The importance Of preserving the stomach In healthy
state; the causes Of Dyspepsia the evils resulting run
the use ofToSscco and things necessary TO Do observed
to get rid of Dyspepsia To be illustrated By dssectrs
the Msnikins and exhibiting the Stomach and all Ia
organs concerned in Digestion Lecture deeply Inter
estpg 10 all. Animation only l2t cents.
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e friend w.hes Us TO publish the following
for oensd. of the Medical Convention In session
in this city We know bu: rre sbou, the matter but be
says this article shows precisely
How THE CASE srASps.-Dr HOOP. of London, has
published work in which re proves that the rea'on Of
the great number Of deaths ofchdIen under ave years
Of age il because the doctors break down their strength
by the lancet eeche. and large doses Of caioue-sHd
ina, they would get along beser without any treatment
q, all
DR. FORBES physician Queen Victoria declares tia,
bloodle-,pg eaIonei &c &c are -risbyns raisuse6,r
Dr. D1cxios. o. London. the g-eates, physician of
modern times predicts tia. The day Ia NOT e.,an,
when quacts only VIII 10 the lance. and leach for
any disease r.
By the City Inspectors ceiai report deaths In New
York city, in ls45 rad Ave years 5ss5-ouo Eve years
up one hundred, 3T55. Total 9,62o Comment Is IN
necessary!