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THE HON. JOHN Y. MASON.


Ma. EDrToR: On the subject of transferring Mr.
Bancroft to some other prominent station, all rumor
and gossip have now ceased, and facts speak for
themselves. Mr. Bancroft has been selected by the
President TO represent the United States at the court
Of St. James, and Judge MasoD. called to preside
over the Navy Department. In the language of the
Union, Judge Mason, 10 taking charge of this De-
partmen, enters upon familiar duties, and carries
with him the respect and confidence of the whole
community" This is Just tribute Of praise. 10
placing John Y, Mason at the head of our brilliant
navy, President Polk has displayed the discrmina-
ting judgment and clear forecast Of a statesman.
The whole country will promptly respond to this
we-timed and judlcious arrangement, and the demo
cratic party Will thank the Chief Magistrate for the
distinguished honor so gracefully conferred upon
one of the purest and most accomplished republl-
cans. In this compliment to one of VirginIa's emf
nent and avorite sons, we furnished with concu
sive and honorable testimony, that Judge Mason's
fine administrative talents, while formerly presiding
! over this department, were duly appreciated not
only by the country generally, but especially by
those hardy and chivarous spirits of the navy, who
carry our proud flag in dignity and glory to every
sea and cline.
When this amiable and accomplished gentleman
was invited by President Tyler to become one OF
his cabinet advisers, there few Of his friends
who were rather opposed 10 his accepting the APP
pointment; but the man Of the "iron nerve" who
could rise noby above the prejudces which had
gathered like cloud about that embarrassed adj
ninlstration, at gave his high sanction to a
selection which brought so pure democratic states
man ihto the public service. So deep an interest in
public affairs was then felt by that illusrious pa
riot, and so much pleasure afforded him to see
his cherished friend, John Y. Mason elevated to the
highest counsels of the country that, in the midst
of disease and suffering, he addressed an animated
letter to the judge, applauding him frankly and
warmly for accepting an appointment which, his
past and patriotic services assured him, would be
filled with envable honor to himself, and lasting
benefit to the country.
ings cherished, by the great hero statesman, for
John Y. Mason and the high estimate now placed
upon his unobtrusive merits and commanding
| talents, by the President, will impart still greater
strength to his patriotic administration, and secure
the unfegned thanks and applause of the democratic
party.
ARISTIDES.
Sept. 10, 1916.
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mounted regiment, under General Kearney; Major
Merwether L. Clark, commanding the battalion OF
horse artillery under General Kearney.
| From .NtO Yak-Coonel r. e. Temple, now
adutant general OF the State of New York; Colonel
| Ward b Burnett; Colonel John A. Thomas; Lieu
tenant ColonelN George w. MorrelIj Major r. j.
Bowdoin; Captain w. III. Sdell. These regiments
from New York held in reserve.
From Mwyisnd-Colonel Charles M Thruston.
III The California acknowledgement Colonel
Henry y, Burton, native Of Vermont, still lieuen-
ant Of artillery. but permitted to accept this Office;
Major J. A. Hardin, still lieutenant Of artillery;
Captain John E, Bracket, native Of New York;
Captain Henry M. Nagee, native of Pennsylya'
mia,
The above list is very incomplete, as whole States
are passed over simply from the facts in the case not
being known to the writer.
II was remarked once by John Quincy Adams,
on the door of the House of Representatives, that
instead Of joining 10 the censure of those graduates
who resigned from the army and retired TO civil life,
he rejoiced at the fact, they difused important
scientific and military knowledge throughout the
country, were engaged as engineers giving renoWn
to the country in works of internal improvement,
and their services would be ready for the de-
fence of the country. IL is natural to ask II so many
have come forward for this war OF tnpasion, what
may we not expect IN 1ar Of defence? IL is ao-
eordIng TO the genius OF our institutions to foster
West Point as a fountain Of military knowledge,
kanu all knoWleuSe ID IN us nature accuWuIauFe ana
indesructble,) instead Of having a large standing
army in time OF peace. If cannot have The men,
lei at least have the knowledge. As single in
stances OF the renown impaired to the country by
graduates of West Point engineers, we will men
ZION the name Of Major Geo w. Whistler, who,
having greatly distinguished himself as an engineer
in this country, is now employed by the Emperor
Of Russia in conducting various schemes Of internal
Improvement; and the fact that the works Of Profess
sor Mahan, on engineering republIshed in Eng
land with the highest commentator, and pro-
nounced the best textbook on the subject in the
language.
We will add that the Virginia Military Institute,
at Lexington, Virginia, has furnished several Off
GERS Of volunteers for the Rio Gpnde. That nstitu-
ton is under the patronage Of the State OF Virginia,
~ very successful and reflects great credit on It's
founders. Il is literally the offspring of West Point,
and has hourshed since its foundation six years
since, under the superntendance Of Major Francis
H. Smith, distinguished graduate Of West Point
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SALE Of Valuable Prop

l. erty.-By virtue Of deed Of trust TO the sub
scriber, dated the 18th day Of January, l643, and
duly recorded in Liber w B, No l26, folios So 81,
SIS, and Sc, one of the land records Of Washington
county, in the District of Columbia, shall SELL in
front Of the premises on Wednesday the 23d inst,
at hal-past O'clock p M, all that lot, piece, par
eel, or portion Of ground, known as lot No. "a; in
square No. 373 with the two-story and basement
brick-house thereon. This property fronts on New
York avenue, between 9Th and 10Th streets.
The terms Of sale are 81 500 Of the purchase
money in cash, the balance in equal payments OF
six and twelve months, for notes with approved Sc
curity, bearing interest.
EDWARD N. ROACH, Trustee.
ROBERT w. DYER, Auctioneer.
Id
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NAMES OF OFFICERS OF VOLUNTEERS
WHO ARE GRADUATES FROM WEST
POINT


The following named officers of volunteers are
graduates Of the Military Academy at West Point,
and are now IN the field under Generals TAYLOR.
Wool, or kearney, or in States where the regiments
are held in reserve. The list is imperfect for it in
cludes only those names which have come to the
knowledge Of the writer. Other gentlemen could
easily increase il. They are graduates who had
resigned from the army and retired to civil life but
have now come forward, when their services are
needed. They are given below, with their new
rank, with the volunteers now with General Tay-
lor: ...,
From Kcniueky-Colonel William r. Mckee, in
fantry regiment; Lieutenant Colonel Henry CLAW,
jr, same regiment; Major Cary II. Fry, same req.
menti Colone Humphrey Marshall, mounted regi.
ment, under General Wool.
From Ohio-Colonel Samuel r. Curtis, infantry
regiment, now with General Taylor; Colonel A. Nj.
Mitchell, infantry regiment, now with General Tay-
lor.
From Mississippi-Colonel Jefferson Davis. infan-
try regiment, M. c., and son.in-law of General
Taylor.
From .aiabama-C Colonel Jones NJ. wihers, dis.
banded; Major Good Bryan; Captain Romulus
Saunders; Captain Thomas Carey, dsbanded.
From Louisiana-Captain GUSTAV s. Rousseau,
He was senior brgadier Of Louisiana militia, but
volunteered as captain under General Persfer r
Smith, as the latter was called for by name by Gen
eral Taylor; Captain A, @. Blanchard
From Observation-Disclosures Colonel Charles Ruff
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VERY HANDSOME AND SUPERIOR
FURNITURE AT AUCTlON.-On


Thursday, the l7th instant, at 10 O'Clock, a. m,
shall sell at the residence Of the Hon. MIR. Bancroft
ate Secretary of the Navy, on Pennsylvania
avenue, between 18th and l7th streets, his house.
hold and kitchen furniture, which is very hand.
some, and made in the very best and most substan-
tial manner; and amongst which enumerate the
following articles, viz:
Very handsome set parlor chairs
Sofas, taborets, ottomans, and rocking chair
covered with drab cloth
Hair-cloth and morocco parlor, arm, and rocking
chairs
Superior toned piano forte, made by Chickering
Marble-top and other mahogany centre tables
card tables
Book cases, music stand, steel and brass fire sets
Bronze and other tenders
Handsome SOLAR astral, mantel, and hall lamps
Very rich red and blue silk damask window
curtains and ornaments
Very large and splendid white and gold din
ner and dessert sets
Very rich cut glass ware, such as
Decanters, wines, tumblers, champagne, water
goblets, pitchers, bowls, lemonades, caret Aagons
and glasses, salt stands ellies, hook glasses finger
glasses, &c, DC.
Plated castors, ivory handle knives and forks
Wine coolers, handsome hat-rack
Very superior new imperial Brussels and ingram
parlor, hail, and chamber carpets
Very handsome mahogany French bedsteads
Superior feather beds and hair mattresses, bedding
f1anusoWe naroie-top urcssnS pureaus
Marble-top mahogany washstands, French pat.
tern, with toilet sets complete
French dressing table
Rosewood and maple chairs
Large book case, lounge, dressing glasses
Very excellent Office desk, with drawers, &c.
With many other articles, and general assort-
mcnt of Kitchen requisites of the best quality.
The attention of ladies' and gentlemen furnishing
is respectfully invited to L sale, the articles are
all of the best quality and style.
Terms of sale: All sums Of and under $780, cash;
over $50, credit of 80 days, for approved endorsed
notes, bearing interest.
ROBERT w. DYER,
Sept 9--dts Auctioneer.
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Extract from report Of Lieutenant Emory, chief Of the
Typographical Engineer Staff, Nth General Kear-
nus command, dated
"BENT's FoRr, Aug. |, 1876.

DENTS FORT, Aug. L, 1910.
"SIR have the honor to report that we reached
Bent's Fort with the main division of the army, on
the 29lh ultlmo. The army encamped twelve miles
below for the benefit Of the grass. | came to this
place to observe for latitude and longitude.
81 regret to state 10 you, that about four days
from Pawnee Fork, Lieutenant Albert taken
with darrh9a which termin ted in fever and for
a few days he quite ILL., but by the skilful treat
ment of DR.. De Camp, med cal director to the
army his fever has now disappeared, and he is con-
| valescent The attack has left him in a feeble con-
dirion, which is aggravated by the desire he has TO
return to his duties, which up to the time of his
illness he conducted with consummate skill and
ability.
Lieutenant Albert is now in comfortable room
in Bent's Fort, where he receives every attention
and every comfort. DIR. DE Camp has directed that
he shall remain there for ten or twelve days, by
which time he thinks he can resume the march with
safety, and join Lieutenant Warmers party which
| is expected along about that time
"A depot for the sick is to be formed at Bent's
! Fort, under charge Of Captain We,ghtman Of
he artillery, himself invalid, and to be attended
| by DR.. Vaughan.
| al am particularly charged by Dr. De Camp to
state that he considers Lieuten mt Albert Gonzales
cent, and in the fairest way Of speedy recovery.
| al shall leave with Lieutenant Albert, the two
men of his choice, and funds, together with all his
books and apparatus to conduct that branch Of in
quiry which has been assigned to him. Indeed he is
The only person in my party, or with the army, ca
pable Of conducting 1t; and his temporary absence,
although great source of regret to myself, and to
those who daily in the habit Of coming to our tent
TO examine his work, hope viii cause no break in
the chain Of our labors.
IL have obtained good observations for latitude
and longitude, all along the line of our march, and
have usuay been able to report the results the day
after the observations.
Good observations for latitude and chronometric
longitude have been obtained at this place, Benrf
For) do not materially change its latitude, but
IT'S longitude do change very materially, making II
| 1880 s. west of Greenwich, some 800 or 4V east oil
the position heretofore given. My chronometers
retain their Fort Leavenworth rates very well, and
have confidence in the result, assuming Fort Leav.
enworth to be correct, yet il is long distance to
| bring chronometrc longitude. g..
alt is much to be regretted that / could moi
remain here for week, to make observations FOL
direct longitude, by meaEs Of lunar distances, the
moon being fast approaching the most favorable pc.
sitiun. But this IL one Of the necessary incon.
venences Of being attached 10 the column Of march
| must move when il moves, no matter what the
inducement to halt and in estimating our lsbors,
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ITO PROFESSORS AND LITERARY

MEN.--The visiters of William and Mary
College in Virginia, WILL on the LIST day of October
next, appoint professor to supply the vacancy oc.
casioned by the death of Thomas II. Dew, esq.
The department occupied by that iamented gentle,
economy metaphysics, rhetoric, and bellies lcttres,
logic, moral philosophy, and history, The emolu-
ments Of the chair have for many years past been
not less than So 500 per annum, and havefrequent-
ly exceeded that sum The residence ia in pleas
ant village, (Wlliamsburg,) with an agreeable and
refined society. ... LILA.
Applications, accompanied by proper testimonials,
should be forwarded before the LIST of October, and
addressed to Judge John B. Christian, rector OF the
board of visiters at Williamsburg, Virginia.
Sept Io-cptw lntelligencer
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ARISTIDES.
Extract of letter from .Ns,o Orleans TO The editor
Sept. 10, 1876.

ttFttT JTO"f sFtW VTFo"'1o 70
"The publications in the Union relative to our
volunteers, have produced the best effect. The re-
action has taken place. and blames the Score
tary. apprehended, at one time, that the question
would have bad effect upon our party-but fear
nothing of that kind now.
"The city is perfectly healthy, which is a great
what would become Of the thousands Of volunteers
now here.
"Mr. Marcy's letter to Gov. Johnson is justly
regarded a mastery document; and 1t is really
equal to any composition Of the kind that | ever
perused. The wings are ashamed that they calum-
mated him. and the "Jefersonian" repents Of its
conduct. | venture to say Mr.. Marcy will not be
abused again in this city for his treatment of the
volunteers"
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MARsHAL,s SALE.

IN virtue oftwo writs Of fsri Jacias, issued from
Il the clerks Office Of the circuit court of the
District Of Columbia for the county of Washington,
and to me directed, shall expose at public sale for
cash, on Thursday, the 17th Of this month, at the
front Of the courthouse door Of said county at 10
O'Clock, a. m, the following property, viz:
One negro woman, named Eliza, aged about 80
years, seized and levied upon the property of L.
L. Thruston, aud sold to satisfy udicials No. 70 to
November term ls43, and judicials No. II to No
vember term 1874, both in favor Of Nathan Hob
land against said Thruston.
ALEXANDER HUNTER,
Marshal of the District Of Columbia.
Sent I4AGdt
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From ths n. Y. Journal d cOmn-res.
PUBLIC DINNER TO MR.. McLANE.

PUBLIC DINNER TO MR.. McLANE.
twill be seen from the folio wing correspondence
| that the Hon. Louis McLane, late United states
minister 10 England, has accepted the invitation OF
citizens to partake with them OF public dinner,
| and that he will name early day for that pur-
pose as the state of his health and his pressing
gagements shall warrants
| New YORx, Sept 4, 1886
Hon Louis JueLansl
| SIR The undersigned, your feIow-citzens Of the
city Of New York, beg leave to avail themselves
Of the occasion of your return IRON your late i'm
portant mission TO the Court of st. James, 10 ex-
press to you the regard they entertain for your pub
lie and private character, and especially the high
timaton in which they hold your efficient efforts
and agency in producing the happy termination of
the recent differences between this country and
Great Britain II will crafty them much TO have
suitable opportunity to manifest to you personally
these sentiments, and with that view they request
you to name such early day as may suit your con-
venience, when you will meet them, and others
who entertain like feelings, at public dinner in
this city.
We have the honor to be,
With great respect,
Your obedent servants.
Here follow the signatures of Philip Hone,
James G., King, James Brown, John Goodhue,
Moses II. Grinnell, and 81 others
CRY HorEL, New YoRK,
To his honor the Mayor Of .NttD York, and Msssrs.
George NspbOLd, c. w Laurence, and others:
GENTLEMEN; return you my sincere thanks for
your letter of the 4th instant, rendering me, in be-
halfofa large number Of my feIIow-ctzens Of New
York and a testimonial of their estimation Of my
services upon my recent MISSION public dinner, at
such day as il may be convenient for me to name;
and should be most happy, as an additional proof
Of my appreciation Of the kindness Of my fellow
citizens OF New York, TO return you my immediate
acceptance of their invitation.
Upon the present occasion, however, the state of
my health not less than the nature of my engage
ments in the south, oblige me to decline immedi-
ate compliance with your wishes, and should also
feel an insuperable objection, at such season and
in such state o: the weather, to expose you TO the
ceremony of public dinner.
Nevertheless, as il would afford me great pleasure
to take the opportunity Of once associating in
this way with my felow-citzens Of New York, to
whom am already under SO many obligations,
will take the earliest occasion, after my return home,
Of designating a day when il may be ia my power
TO embrace your offer, Of which will not fail TO
give you timely notice.
Meantime, have the honor TO be, gentlemen,
Your friend and fellow-citizen,
LOUIS McLANE.
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ERANKLIN Medical College of PhiIa-

| ERANKLIN Medical College OF Phila-
IL delphia.-- The first annual course of lectures
IN this institution will be opened on Monday, the
18th October next, and will be continued until the
end of the ensuing February.
Paul b. Goddard, M. d., Anatomy and Histo-
g, C. Van wyck, M. D., Principles ond Practice
of Surgery.
Meredith clymsr, M, D., Principles and Practice
John Barclay B,ddle, M. D., Materia Medica and
Therapeutics. .....
David Hunter Tucker, M. D., Obstetrics and Dis
eases of Women and Children.
Levin s. Joynes, M. D., Physiology and Legal
James B. Rogers, M. D., General and Organic
Chemistry.
Joseph Leidy, M. D., Demonstrater of AnatO-
my. ...
The Franklin Medical College was incorporated
by the legislature of Pennsylvania January 2sth,
1886 with privileges as ample as those conferred on
any similar institution in Pennsylvania, and is
horized by section third of its charter "o grant the
degree of doctor of medicine TO any such persons
shall have attended two of medical lectures,
and possess the qualifications now usually required
OF candidates in other medical colleges in Pennsyl
yania."
In addition to the regular lectures, the students OF
the Franklin Medical College will have the privilege
Of attending gratutousy 10 the clinical instruction
afforded by general dispensary attached to the col
ege. The exercises here will be arranged as not
to interfere with the clinical at the different
hospitals, all Of which open to the students OF
the Franklin Medical College on tbs same terms as
to the students Of any other institution. The col
ege buildings in the immediate neighborhood OF
the Pennsylvania Hospital. The rooms for practi-
cal anatomy are unusually commodous, occupying
the whole upper story Of the college.
Fss.--For each Of the seven tickets. ......sl5
Matricolation fee, to be paid once only....... 5
DIplOmo LOG III
No other charge necessary to graduation.
Additional information respecting the course Of in
struction will be communicated, on application to
J. b. BlDDLE, M: D.,
Dean Of the Faculty,
N. E. corner Of Spruce and Ounce streets,
Philadelphia.
June l9-law3m INTEL
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By william Mar.haII.

rARRIAGEs, Horses, and Harness al
~ Auction.-on Wednesday afternoon, Seplem
Der 10, al Al o'clock viii sell In front Of my store
perior manufaclure-- IVY
patent-axle carriages, glass doors, leather cur.
tains, drab and blue lined, for two horses
4 patent-sxle Rockaways, for four persons, new
style, very handsome and light
2 buggies with tops, l without
2 Rockaways for two persons
Also three very fine family horses and carriages.
VIM. MARSHALL,
Sept ll-eodts Auctioneer.
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CURTAIN MATERIALS.-Weh have now
~ open the r.ost extensive and best assorted
stock Of curtain materials brought TO the city,
and we ask a call Of all in want Of the articles,
we are confident that the assortment cannot be
found in any one house even in New York. We
have
Rich double width satin lanes
Do. single do In variety Of
Do. double width damask laine patterns
Do. single do.
Do. damask moreens in blue and white, red and
white, &c.
Plain and twilled cashmeret
Satin striped do.
Untwiled do.
Extra rich embroidered muslin curtains
Medium and low priced do
With a variety Of other materials for curtains.
Cornices ordered to fit windows, and furnished at
manufacturers prices.
d. CLAGETT & co,
Sept. l4-3tif
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TARPETlNG, Rugs, &c.-We have now
~ open our fall supply of carpetings, rugs, &C.,
and can offer them at such prices we feel confident
will please all who will favor US with call. We
have
100 pieces Brussels, in great variety Of patterns
80 do 3ply, new patterns
so do extra quality ingram
20 do medium and low-priced ingram
10 sets Venetian, twiled and plain
90 pieces printed bazes
900 rugs, all prices, from the lowest to the highest
qualities, with general assortment OF all kinds Of
carpetings All Of which will be sold at the very
lowest prices.
d. CLAGETT & CO.
Sept. l4-3tif
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DoARDING.-Ag gentleman and his lady, OF
ID two single gentlemen, can be accommodated
with pleasant room and board, in private family
where there are no children, in the neighborhood
of the City Hall, healthy, retired and pleasant To-
cation, and every attention paid to their comfor'
and convenience Terms moderate. Address Y,
H., Union Office.
~ B. Three or four young gentlemen wishing
board, without lodging, would also be accommo-
dated
Sept 1l--3taw2w
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TINE Bee-keeper,s ManuaI.--The Man

vTNHE Bee-keeper's Manual.--The Man
i sgement and complete preservation of the
Honey Bee, by Henry Taylor, small volume,
London; The Practical Bee-keeper-Concise and
plain instructions for the Management of Bees and
Hives, by John Milton, small volume, Londoni
Mutt on the Management Of the Honey Bee, l vol
ume, London; Weekss Manual for managing Bees,
volume: Mains's Treatise on the Breeding, Rear
ing, and Fatening Of Poultry, volume, London
Mowbray on Poultry, l volume; The American
Poulterer's Companion, by Bement, volumes
Blacklockfs Treatise on Sheep, volume Also, a
variety OF works en- caitis, or the horse. and on
every branch Of agriculture and gardening, many Of
them imported from London by
Sept Is +. lhfLoh'