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sound, eagerly sought the cause. Could
it be thunder, thought /, and from
cloudless sky! A hasty glance told me
it was not there. am unaccustomed TO
such phenomena, but it will soon be past,
and still the sound moved on. Alarmed,
wished it farther off; and yet, nearer and
more near the sound approached Soon
long line Of dense, black smoke was seen
rising in the air, and spreading towards the
Capitol. An earthquake, an earthquake,
volcano, exclaimed in a loud and remu-
lous voice. A moment more, and yon,
proud Capitol, is no more, yon city laid in
rulns-perhaps submerged in water. Our
fate is sealed the earth trembles beneath
my feet. moment more, and all is over.
In this agonlzing dilemma, a train Of car
riages, like an hundred wagons chained to-
gether, without team or teamster, came
rumbIing along as swift as torrent of
wind. No motive power, no force of
traction, no visible agent, and yet the swift
est race horse would be left behind. A large
party ofladies and gentlemen, within, were
gay, joyous, lively, as if nearing some fairy
land. perfect miracle, thought |. The
front carriage, or leader, if may SO say,
belching thick columns Of black smoke,
Just ready to burst in flames, and set the
W world OH fire. A terrible messenger has ar
rived, thought |, the dread precursor, per
haps, Of g war, pestllence and famine. E"
A thrill of horror shot through my soul,
my heart sickened my senses reeled my
eyes grew dim; staggered to and fro like
a drunken sailor in storm.
In this state of bewiIderment country
man passed by Accosting him, asked,
trembIingy, what those things were
90, that is the train from Baltimore, .
said he.
"The train from 'cherc," asked, ''from
IPurgatory :"
"No, no." said he, ''the Rail Road
Cars, from Baltimore
"What makes them run SO fast, "cried |.
& Steam, steam, steam,o he halIoed, as
he went bounding down the hill, 9 don't you
see the old engine ahead ~
A thought flashed upon my mind, new,
bright, marvellous beyond description. Here
was Rail Road that we had heard SO much
about, and cars moved by the power Of
steam, with such astonishing velocity. Here
is a grand specimen Of that wonderouS
power that virtually annihilates space, and
brings the vast confines of our mighty re-
public into immediate contact, and close
alliance. The same mysterious power is
applied to boats on our lakes and rivers, and
to vessels crossing the broad ocean, which
brings the most distant nations into imme-
diate contact and contiguity with each 9th
err What a wonderful revolution is Great
ed throughout the world by this mysterious
agent, the power Of steam
esprit Of Fulton ~ cried, :. is this-the
grand scheme you dreamed over so many
long days and anxious nights, during your
pilgrimage on earth Is this the consum-
nation of that wonderful piece of machine
ry which your genius set in motion, to G.
lectrily and astonish mankind is this the
grand scheme you planned, in an age ofre-
volutlons, to revolutionize the world
Thanks TO my stars, mine eyes have seen
the sight. Now let thy servant depart
in peace"
This is one of the wonders of the age,
50 says, Poor RICHARD
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New RSlogsr store.

rTHE subscriber has taken the warehouse on The
north side of water street, opposite Messrs,
Read & Son, and intends keeping a supply Of all
the various grades Of -four. lie will endeayor TO
make il the interest Of dealers in the article % give
him call, as he Is determined 20 sell Al small pro
Cts ai1s LEWIS BROOkS,
feb T--n Water street, Georgetown,
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CHEAP FOR CASH.!
l.. s BECK d SON,


House Furnishing Store, Pennsylvania
a. Avenuc, South side bct,cea Oh and lOM
streets, Washington.
We have on hand new and secondhand goods
such as Bedstcads Beds, and Bedding Tables,
Chairs, Bureaus and Sideboards; China Glass,
and Crockeryware, Cutlery, Hoow-ware of every
variety, sbovels and Tongs, Carpets Brooms,
Brushes, Willow and Woodenware; with va
riety of articles too numerous to mention. apr 6
j. S. BALL,
Dealer u, Tobacco, Snuff 4 Cigars, Pennsylvania
Apenue, bet,cecn FuiIer's q GaAabrun'S Hotel.
april ~ .l-.-,~.-,--,~-,.,~-.,.
+ $. BALL also repairs Watches and Jewelry.
u. april 22tf
EARTHEN WARE, CHINA AND GLASS,
ri, PURSELII, Importer and Dealer in +. Ware,
| China and Glass, wholesale and retail, at
his store, opposite Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington city, ID. Q.
.rUPPING, LEE CHING AND BLEEDING
~ A large supply of best Swedish Lecchcs,
already on hand, to be applied or for sale, by
SAML. DEVAUGHN, 9th street.
Who also has ICE for sale whenever called for,
as above. ts , N april 2-tf
NJ ,
w opposite Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania
Avenue, has received his fall stock of Boots and
Shoes suitable for plantation use he invites the at
tenion of those who wish such articles, and prom
ises them good bargains.
GEORGE COLLARD,
DEALER IN LUMBER, WOOD, coal, LINE
SAND, AND CEMENT,
Corner of 9Th 50. and Missouri 4oenue.
Nov. a z
y. CLAGETT d Co,
DEALERS IN FANCY AND STAPLE DRY
GOODS, CARPETINGS, OIL CLOTHS,
CURTAIN STUFFS, &c.
Corner of9th street y Penn aUenue,
! o.... " WASHINGTON, d. G.
I TURNITURE.-New and second hand, daily re-
/ ceved For sale, on reasonable terms, by
@H@ B. HOMANS,
april l3. Between 9th and lth streets
]. T.. w. THOMPSON,
CABINET. MAKER f UNDERTAKER,
between 18th and l4th sts., north side.
~ He@seS kept, and funerals attended TO-
| Nov 4--y
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BUSINESS CARDS.
BENJAMIN HOMANS.

g-" DEIVJAMIIS I1IHHNO, n 0 N
AuctiOneer and Commission Merchant,
BettOeen l0M and llth Streets, fronting Penn
M syiuania Apenue 4g
Sales of Real Estate, Furniture, and Personal
Property, attended to at any place within the city.
march 9-tf raH5 :sI EWE f .B
nENNIs PUMPHREY'S Livery Stable, cor~
~ ner Of 9th and c. streets. Horses and Car
riages to hire. Horses taken at livery, and kept
In the best manner s.%F S
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CHOICE READING.

you eniighten the people, donot forget Chat this
is but half the work Let them be made yirt,ous and
religious, you leave thenf exposed 70 danger
than they were before"
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G. III. VAN PATTEN, M. d., Dentist,
DERF all operations upon the Teeth,
| Gums and Mouth, with the greatest care and
skill. Office near Browns Hotel, and next door to
Todd's Hat Store feb 25-ly
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All kinds Of Stationery, which will he sold at the
lowest prices for cash april 2e-f
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| yNTM. NOEL, Venitian Blind maker, south
w side Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and
10th streets. Blinds Of all sizes and colors, fur
nished to order Old blinds retrimmed and painted.
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NIEnIrAI NOTIGE

nR. PHuANDER GOULD offers his probes
- sional services to the citizens Of Washington.
Office on Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Mcssrs.
Browns Hotel. april ll-3m
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-15
Breyet Brig. Gen. U. S. A. Commanding.
The ADIUrASr GENERAL THE Amy, Washington
Extracts from Despatch from Cen Taylor, dated M.r.-

Extracts from Despatch from Gen Taylor dated Mats.
moras, May 81, 1876.
"Our future movements must depend, in a great de-
gree, the extent which the Rio Grande is nayea-
bic for steamboats, and fear that my expectations in this
particular will not be realized Though at times navRa-
be high CamaTgo Mcr Il is doubtful gheIh-
er boat now be pushed higher than Rhinosa In
deed the Neya,' which is in the rver and accompanied
the expedition under Gen smith, has yet reached this
place, though hourly expected. I shall lose no
time M asceraining the practicaby of the rver for
steamboats, and shall occupy Rhno.a and such other points
as boat may be able to reach.
"Al the cavalry Irregular and rregular) OF tho army
under command OF Lieut. Col Garland IN pursuit Of the
retTeating army, barrass its aud capture prs
oners and baggage. We have authentic Intelligence
from the Lieutenant colonel since his departure Dcserters
are, however, coming from the MeGicans.
Lieut. Col Wilson's battalion. LIST infantry. with
200 volunteers Banta the l7th aud has since
been reinforced by General Smith, with about 700 Loui
sana volunteers. This column ordered move up the
night bank OF the river and look hourly for arrival
"A large amount Of public stores. chiefly ordnance
has been found concealed in this We are gradual
y roe .yorIng It from tho places where II was hidden
Two field pieces, several hundred muskes and 200 shells
are among the articles recovered"
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Leave OF absence was granted to DIR. Dove.
Dr. Chsmbcrsyne reported from the committee appoint
cd ON that subec "An Ordinance concerning the erection
OF wooden buildings in the City OF Richmond, which was
read the frr, time and laid on the table.
On motion OF Mr. Mayo, n committee was appointed
with leave bring in oduance amend the ordnance
passed llth August ls45 for the eieciual suppress
sion oi sabbath breaking.
Commiuee--Me,srs. Mayo. wiekham and Chamber.
layne.
MIR Heath presented the following report from the com
mittce OF Finance.
The Committee OF Finance have had under consideration
the communicat ton TO them referred from Col Crozs
Principal of the Richmond Academy; aud they have adop
ted the following resolution. IN which they ASK the
Of the Council:
Resolved, That the Academy be for the present wear
relieved from the payment Of portion of the tuition fees
which intended be reserved IN order 10 cover the
amount expended for repairs to the building
And the resolution OF the committee was agreed To-
On motion OF Mr. Heath,
Resolved, That the Committee on the City Spring. be
discharged from the enquiry the eNpedency OF selling
the grounds adjacent thereto.
Resolved, That committee be appointed with leave Il,
report an ordnance TO amend ordinance reducing into
one the several ordinances establishing regular police IN
the City OF Richmond, &C., passed 10Th NAV ls3O
Comm'ttee-MeSsrs Heath. Mayo and wickham
On motion OF DR.. Chamberayne,
Resolved That the Commissioners OF Streets for Nadi
sou ard be authorized II they deem eSpedient low
ef the cufbstone and gutter the OF 18th
At ITS junction with Main street. adjacent TO the
property belonging TO Coutts' estate.
DIR. ChamoeriaSne offered the following which was ne
Rsnved
Resolved, That cubstone be laid on the south side
y Gary street, from virginia street 10 the property OF s. d.
Crenshaw; provided the cost docs not exceed $50
A communication submitted from the CITY Survey
o., recommending change OF the cuvsr ordered io be-
the br igc over Ges creek n Rork .,t
rom the south to she north side and an increase in the
ength Of the culver which will require an addition of SOS
10 the appropriation.
And motion OF Mr. Haskins, the recommendation Of
he Surveyor approved aud 25 added To the appro
Driation.
Sundry petitions for remission of fines &c u,,e M.
ented and referred. -
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Temperance Jubilee.

On the 9Th inst, the Temperance Societies of New
York held high festival" to which they had invited
their brethren throughout the Union The procession
formed on the occasion described as one of the most
magnificent and imposing exhibitions ever witnessed 1t
several miles IN length aud the number in process
SION is variously estimated from 10 to 10000. The
banners and badges were and splendid-soms
Of the former evncing great beauty of design IS well
execution. Alter music and prayer by the Rev Dr. Ely of
Philadelphia, the vast crowd addressed from plat
form in the Park, by Philip S. White, Esq., Phadep ha
IN Grafton marked by vigor Of thought and adorned
with elegant imagery.
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Tobacco and Cotton.

Mr. Walsh. in Of his late letters from Paris to tho
National nellgeneer, says "Ihe Monit,ur OF Algeria
gives hauerins account OF the quantty aud quality OF
the Tobacco grown in that region The purchases
for the French Reggie amounted to 400 900 bs This year
1t Is expected the quantity will be double"
Mr. Walsh states that attention is earnestly directed
in Great Britain to the praetiesby OF procuring FREE
LABOR Cotton from Africa Tor British consumption Mr.
Banks has recently addressed memorial subject To
the British Society of Arts IN which he says that the wes
tern coast ct Africa territory capable
producing cotton. equal f superior that OF Anne
nea' All that's necessary, he says, Brush capital and
the American saw-ehain and screw. press.
sT The Lynehburg Republican is mistaken in sup
posing that the New York Journal Of Commerce Il. n
Whf paper No paper in the Union eser,cd greater in
huenee in the last Presidential campaign in favor Of Mr.
Polk aud IT still susiains the leading dogmas Of the Loco
loco party although sometimes condemns the conduct of
the Administration The citation OF the Journals argu-
men's as those OF Wing paper, consequently unfair
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~ Sanu' Sarsnpurttln.-The IN, or an.
middle ages bendsd they with the mystic, %
the Frossr.' absurdtie. Opium r,rard "
was cold In the iouuhdegee; and was considered
acid which u contains. rational view, of ncI.., -
asns nom deeper study Of aiiepy. oh
"faon OF e symptoms % disease effect OF
ssens have displaced ihose an earlier J,y mr..
Vegetable wo'h has yielded her
anu us 'he processes of art has supplied chemist with p,
parat"ns combining IN all IN. v.. f ,
plants from which they Foremost ar,op, he
uaoe acquisitions 10 the healing bh
poessr 'on'e restorative. and purifying qu,i,. Of mo orn,
Ana The testimony Of those M. .nen
ahors the best proof a its value. '
ro' further particulars aud evidence Of ~,
value and efheaey pamphlets which may be obtain.I -, n
agents grat- ' ~ '1 vi ne
W Prepared and sold who-a. retail and 70,
AZ ID BANDS Druggists Chemists Cran,, nu,LI,n..
NO 90 hioaiway corner Of Chambers sod a
poNhL PURCELL. Agents. Main sir,,t Richmond Va
six boul. Gn,a
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To the Editors Of the Wig ,

To the Editors Of the IVhig
Gentlemen: from tho papers in this CITY, tina, both
ladies' and gentlemen have h1nored far express
wish that the Texas Volunteers have objection to
this dc guvrfc) should assist az military company
IN the celebration OF tho approaching natonsl anniversary
wish most sincerely that prudent regard circumstances
authorized me TO contemplate such thing possible
am convinced that very plain detail Of facts will satisfy
every friend 10 the company that such an attempt would
DO unadysabo. In the first paco tho cOmpany IL not in
uniform, and not likely 10 be, before the 9TH Of July. IL
y true tho coats most Of them ready and be all
ready IN iow days, but have made myself responsible
Tor them, and they cost as follows cloth S639; making
S3Os; buttons 92-n all SlO3g. The money subscribed
by the citizens for the equipment Of the volunteers far
have understood, 1870 leaving deficit of SGg-
In addition, caps, white pantaoons gloves and belts would
be necessary for such OCCASION and they would not
lcss, for a company Of 10 men, than 1852
When We first uni ted together for the formation Of
volunteer company and sent 10 Washington to offer
services the Government and 10 crave Of them ne
boon, immediate orders for the theatre Of war feel
ings very much exalted, and drilled hard twice
day for time. Bot Of men wore depend
ont upon their daily labor for subsistence aud none Of ne
live upon the interest Of our money tho dividends Of
bank stock, but Of them have boon actually deprived
Of emp oyment because their daily trainings were found
incompatible with their previous pursuits. This thing of
working hard, and az tho time getting no psy and
finding themselves into the bargain could not be continued
long by nborng men, and therefore directed tho volun
,oors to foman At their ordinary ayOcatons with the pro-
mise that would not call them out again for tie drill until
got orders from the Government. I will also MENTION
that when returned from Washington pleased with the
kind reception had with from the President and Socre
iay Of war, spilled 90 the Governor for my commission,
suppOsing tho issuing the commission matter Of
form after ny election by the company Iio told me that
his hands were very full aud that ho could give TO
mo then. have since applied, through General Richsrd-
sop' TO the Lieut. Governor and he replied my applies
On that the Governor would and that IL would
be proper for him 20 give the commissioners that
only nominaly the Captain Of the TeIss volunteers
submit this statement 20 our friends in the city Of Rich
mOnd. After have been called into service and have
been foftunste 20 distinguish ourselves on we'll
fought field Of bsts, then will take pleasure In para
dtuU aoIf ortfv a uarku
| ED. G. DARLINGTON.
| IL Tho city napnra will nlnnan nnnn-
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THE RIGHTS.
RICHMOND DAILY WING.
By TOLER, ELLIOTT a 60.
MONDAY MORNING JUNE rs. 1916.
MONDAY MORNING. JUNE rs. Is.,
Wing COunting-RooIn Removed.

been removed from the building on Main street
occupied by the Richmond Republican. to
room IN the basement story of the Exchange,
adjoining the Post Office.
Advertisements and Communications will be
de posted in a box at The door Of the Counting
Room.
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Brevet Brig. Gen. U. S. Army, commanding
To tho AdIutant General Of the Army Washington.
HEADQUARTERS Amy OF OccurAr,oS.
Matamor,g Nj. ~ - -

Matamoras, Mexico, May 90 1886
Sr On the goth OF April had cason To advise the
department that hostiues had actually broken out and
that in consequence had found necessary to use the
thority with which was vested and call upon the Gov
ernors OF Louisiana and Texas for force each of
regiments The eghtregiment thus called for would make
force OF nearly 5000 men, which deemed sufficient 10
meet the wants OF the service in this quarter
AT the same time that | wrote 10 tho Coverpo, NJ
LOUISIANA requesting this volunteer force I address
sed letter TO Gen. Gaines desiring him to assist in organ
zing these regiments and having them promptly supped
In my communication TO the Governor. the organization
was very exactly prescribed being that indicated from
office the 25th of August 1915 find however ,bs,
this organization has been exceeded and moreo,er ina,
Zen Gaines has called for many more volunteers than
deemed necessary extending the call TO other States he
sides Louisiana.
IL will, Of course, be for the Government 10 decide
whether the future operations this quarter will reauire
the amount OF force (entrey UNKNOWN which is coming
hither only desire that this beyond
the eight regiments mentioned above asked for
by and that in making the call Of the Goth of Apr
well knew that, If the Mexcans fought US nj all IL would
be before the arrival Of the volunteers was for the
poee OF clearing the ryer and performing such further
vice rs the Government might direct that thought il mon
ask for reinforcement
ltIs extremely doubtful whether the foot regmont from
Texas be raised. and shall desire the Governor WIN
Is expected here suspend the call for Them None Of the
mounted companies cAcept Captain Prices already in ser
vice. have reported 10 me.
fear that the volunteers have exhausted the spny Of
deposited in New Orleans for the use Of th.
We greatly in of them; and must request that
immediate measures be taken send direct 10 Btasos
Santiago 1000 tents for the OF the army i'm the
field The tents OF the 9Th Infantry were cut up to ma
sand bags during the bombardment of Fort Brown
am SIR, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
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New uamp.I,ire seu,,or.

John p. Hale, who was expelled from the Locoioco
party two years ago. for voung against the of
Texas has been elected u s. Senator for SIX year, from
the 18th Of March next, by the Legislature New Hamp
shire. The Wings elected him but whether he is a
Wing, cannot say. The Locofoco party call him "the
Traitor" The vote for Mr.. Hale l47; for Mr.. Hen
~ Hubbard, lLocol l22.
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Official military Dc.patcI,c..
Ffom "ths Unioa" Of TA.r,dsv.

Ia large mass OF correspondence has been received at
the War office from Gen. Taylor The three first Letters
relate the details OF the Of tho 9Th and Oh
and tho defence OF Fort Brown. As these will probably
be sent into Congress tomorrow morning by tho President
OF the United States mos, respectful to that body
suspend their publication until they have been laid before
-Four other letters received the War Office ut the
same time from Gen. Taylor We obgingy furnish
ed with copies OF such portions Of them arc
proper Tor publication.
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HraDQUhRrrRs Army. or oocurLrroS.


sn have the honor report that very limited mo
Tor crossing rivers prevented complete prosecution Of the
victory OF the 9th instant pon,on uain the necessity OF
when exhibited 10 the department last year. would have
enabled the army ON the eyenin, OF the bac
take this city. and all the artillery aud stores Of the enemy
and great number OF prsoncrs-n short to destroy
tho mexican army Butt was compelled TO await the
arrival OF heavy mortsn with which to menace tb, toxn
from tho oit bank. and also the Of boats
IA inc meantime the enemy had somewhat recovered from
ne CONFUSION OF his Hight aud ought STILL with the 3 600
men lett 10 him, 10 have made respectable defence
made every preparation to the rver above the town
whe Lieut. COL Wilson made diversion un tho side of
pstta and the order OF march given out for o'clock
yesterday, from the camp near Font Brown when WAS
waited upon by General Reguens empowered by General
fsa' commanding inchei the Mexican forces To treat
Tor an armsuce until the n should finally .o,.
he question lreplcd this, an armistce was out
OF the question: that month since had proposed one TO
Ampuda. which was declined; that circumstances
Were no" changed; tina, receiving large renfnrc.
menn and could suspend operations which Thai
not no" initiated OF provoked; that the possession of Ms
h was aAhe asa "on: That our troops would occupy
e town. out that General Asta might withdraw his for
ees leaving the public property Of every description
AN answer To the above was promised in the afternoon
ou' none came and repaired at shutdown Join tho ar
my already IN position at crossing some two miles above
me town. Ner- early this morning the bank was ocepp,sd
oy our Two Ia Founders and three batteries of field aIt
Iery, and the crossing light compan.. s
all the ostalions were fret thrown over followed by the
volunteer and regular cavalry No resistance was made
ana was soon informed from various quarters that Arsa
mad abandoned the town with all his troops the evening h,
lore, leaving only the sick and wounded. immediately
dispatched staff officer the project demand surren
dor andn the mean time sent by the pre-
Iectt confer with me on the point give
mat the civil rights OF the citizens would be respected and
our troops at once dropped down opposite the town and
crossed at the Upper Ferry" the American flag being
displayed ut Fort Paredes," Mexican redoubt near the
efossng Inc inherent corps encamped i'm the
outskirts OF the city. Tomorrow shall make suitable ar
engagements for the occupation of the town. and for taking
oil the public property. More than three hun
dred of the enemys wounded have been left in the hosn
as Arsta Is in full retreat towards Monterey with the
fragments of his army. ~ ~
ldeepy regret 10 report that Lieut.. George Stevens
very promising young officer Of the second Dragons was
accidentally drowned this morning while Attempting TO
swim the river with his squadron.
l am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant
x. TAYLOR,
Breyet Brig. Gen. u. s Armp nnrn,n..I,.-
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IL The last Raleigh Register announces the sudden
death Of Col John ]. Pasteur of Newbern who had Just
been appointed, by Gov. Graham, Colonel of the youn-
regiment of infantry to be raised by North Carolina
for the Mexican war.