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THE UNION.
CITY OF AsHIN GToN.
CONGRESSIONAL.

In the Senate, to-day, after the morning business
the warehouse bill was taken up, and progress
made in amending il. About o'clock the tariff bill
was taken up, and Mr. Lewis addressed the Senate
in its favor in very able and eminently lucid and
practical speech, of which we give full report. MIR
Evans signifed his intention of replying tomorrow
The consideration Of the warehouse bill was then
resumed; and after brief discussion Of amend.
ment offered by Mr.. r. Johnson, which was reject
ed, the bill was ordered to be engrossed for third
reading.
The bill providing for the improvement of the
Ohio, Mississippi, and Arkansas rivers, was next
taken up, discussed, and read a third time and
passed. And then the Senate adjourned, after a
protracted and laborious session.
In the HOUSE, a resolution was offered by Mr..
Dromgoole reminding the Senate of certain bills
which had long since passed the House, and Of the
dates on which they were passed The reception Of
the resolution was opposed by Mr.. Wentworth, on
the ground that the river and harbor bill was not
one amongst the measures enumerated. suspen-
sioo of the rules by two-third's vote being requi-
site, and nothing like majority vote, even, having
been procured the resolution was not entertained.
The special order of the day, which was the con-
sderation Of certain pending propositions in relation
to the public printing, was postponed until Monday
next, in order to clear the track for the treas
ury note bill.
The House then became the scene Of another in
tense struggle on the graduation BILL II is yet pend
ing.
I'VE are unavoidably compelled to postpone our
report Of these proceedings until tomorrow
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Mr.. Cummins who has been detained from the
House by sickness, for some time past, resumed his
seat in the House to-day.
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BoAap or EXAMINERS NAvAI School,

ANNAPoLis, maryland, July III, 1876.
Sin: have the honor to enclose herewith the
list Of midshipmen who have passed their examine
ton before this board, the names being arranged in
the order Of merit which has been assigned them.
II is proper to remark that the qualification and
merit Of Messrs. r. Aulick and R. Savage were, in
the estimation of the board precisely equal, that
it was thought admissible to determine by lot who
should stand number one, and the choice fell on Mr.
r. Aulick.
Very respectfully,
LAWRENCE KEARNEY,
President Board Of Examiners.
To the Hon. Secretary Of the Navy.
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WAsHINcroN, July l1th, 1876.
fully concur in the above opinions.
CHAS. III. HASWELL.

WASHINGTON, July 18th, 1876.
concur in the above opinion of Colonel Talcott
and add that having been long convinced of the
superiority Of rife corps, well regular as vol
unteer, to any European troops known to me,
with others, tending to facilitate The process Of firing
EDMUND p. GAINES,
Major General.
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THoMAs's REPEATING RIFLE AND CAR
BINE.


BINE.
We have this day seen rifle of this description,
shown to US by the inventor, Mr.. Thomas of Geor-
ga, now in this city. Thomas's breech-loadng gun
i. very simple, and may be described briefly as fol-
lows
The breech pin passes through the breech trans
verse, crosswise. The calibre of the gun passes
Immediately through the pin or cylinder SO that the
charge may be introduced from the rear and passed
through the cylinder, which cylinder, by being
turned one quarter of circle, closes up the breech,
on the principle of common stop-cock, the charge
being altogether in the advance of it. Despatch,
simplicity, strength, and safety all combined in
this improvement, which certainly recommend it to
public attention. OF the hundreds who have seen
it, we are informed that there is but one voice re-
speeding it's utility.
The following certificates will show that it has
the approval of men whose position and wel-estab-
ished fame in military accomplishments entitle
their opinions to great Difference:
ORDNANCE OFFICE, .
Washington city, July 18th, 1886.
Mr.. James R. Thomas, of Georgia, has shown
me breech-loading rifle, that appears to combine
simplicity with strength, and far can be judged
without any trial, think it may be recommended
to gentlemen and sportsmen desiring arms of that
description. q. TALCOTT,
Lieutenant Colonel, Ordnance.
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Correct
l.. KEARNEY,
President Board.

JAMES Throw, Secretary Of Board.
ArrRovEp, July IL, 1876;
GEORGE BANCROFT.
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June q, ls46-4meOdif
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'Genemen who either have had or who at present ma
sons wards at this Institution.
July l3--4tsw Intel, 4tsw
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IS agreed to, but the reporter was unable to OBJ
N copy.
No further amendments being submitted, the bill
IS ordered to be engrosscd and read third time
IMPROVEMENT OF THE WESTERN RIVERS.
The 'bill to provide for the improvement of the
Figation Of the rivers Ohio, Mississippi, and Ar
nsas," WIS taken up for consideration.
MIR. CALHOUN moved that the bill be laid upon
table, as bill recently reported by him from q
ect committee would cover the whole subject.
MIR, CRlTTENDEN suggested that the bill re-
ted by the gentleman from South Carolina might
pass during the present session, and expressed
hope that action would be had upon the bill un.
consideration, as it was familiar subject which
ud require but little time for consideration
Mr. CALHOUN Withdrew his motion.
ne bill had been referred to the Committee on
ads and Canals, and reported back with sundry
endments, which were agreedto.
The bill was then reported to the Senate as
ended, and the amendments were concurred in
Mr. CALHOUN moved to amend the ball by
Ling the two following sections, being the two
sections Of the bill reported by MIR. C.. from
select committee to whom was referred the me.
rial OF the Memphis convention:
tnaei,d BY IN, Senate and House Of Reprss,n,cr,
On,'td States Of 1aeiea ir Congress asssmbied Tha
resident Of the United States be. and he is hereby
aea 70 epPoint board of engineers, consisting o
49, VI hAt engineers lnc otntf tWt
ey n engineers whose duty shall be to make, IN
ne direction OF the Secretary OF War careful exami
on ana survey Of the Mississippi including its prncia
les ana 10 report their opinion in detail 10 him,
present condition Of its nsvgntion the character
pvws'rueuons which endanger impede it, to what ex
Ivy may be removed; what would be the Effect o
removal IN lessening the hazard to which they mr.,
800, and increasing is safety and expedition; VIVA
should be adopted for their removal, what sur
~ sdyisabe TO appropriate annually for remoy inn
MS sum would probably be required TO keep it
- n good condition after they are removed; an,
$3.50 shonld he adopted TO insure efficient an,
~ es penditure Of the money which NAV be ammo
~ LOT s ,ns Improvement Of its navigation.
hil 20 % Jwth,r enacted That the two civil enRi
sSoh PAD Tor his services at the rate Of 81 90
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toe and fight with short knives, until one
or the other would fall, without either
having moved in his tracks and in the
revolution between SANTA ANA and
BusrAMES1E, they charged up to the
cannons whilst belching forth their fiery
deaths, and throwing lariats over the
muzzles, ran of with them whilst being
discharged this, not only once, but
many times, though often parties of only
thir,y-Gve would charge, and only one
Or two escape with life. And what is
more courageous than the manner in
which the Rancheros broke the line OF
the Spanish army? Tying two lariats
together aud fastening the ends to the
pommcls of their saddles, thus having
lofty foot Of hide rope between every two
men, they would start, fifty or hundred
together,and drive into the Spanish lines,
tripping and disordering their columns,
though themselves devoted TO certain
death, and this voluntarily.
The physical difficulties of the coun-
try must also be taken into consdera-
ton; the great scarcity Of water i'll ma
ny places; the difficulty Of procuring
provisions for an army; the fact that
roads are few, anil that you by necessi-
ty, are compelled to travel them, and
they in many places pass through de-
files most easil v. defended.
But l have already spun out this
prosy article too long, and Will only add
my sincere hope, ,ha, the United States
may conquer Mexico, and that righ,
speedily; ior settled by Americans, i,
would tie the richest and most projuc-
tive and delightful country the sun ever
shone on ALpEANo.
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ted in their noble breasts, and that they
are determined, if needs be, to immediate
themselves on the altar Of their country.
Mexicans unfurl, this memorable day,
the standard Of Independence, on which
you see inscribed the names of " Hilalgo"
and Itmbide." Unite under this sacred
emblem Of our freedom, leaving, for time
ofless danger, qr"stions Of local disagree
mcnt. have promised you that the glory
which seek as a reward Of my perilous ca
re"r is not that OF the ambitious man who
considers power as an instrument OF rapinr.
have. sworn to maintain the rights of the
Republic during the short epoch of my
government and now that urge YOU to
the contest, ] tell you that great sacrifices
ar" necessary, and | promise you that
will shed my own blood in the cause, il
necessary.
M"xcans! Your valiant army is going
to fight. and will hight with the valor of he
rors-glve them your blessings in an,ici-
pa ION, and prenare to crown their noble
heads with aurels should they conquer, or
TO deck their tombs with cypress should
they fall; i'll which event, your country
will call upon you 10 fill their ranks.
Mexico must either conquer or exist no
longer!
[S'yned,] Nj. PAREDEs ARR1LLAaA.
*IVe suppose the alluson is to Captain
Fremont's C"mpany.-N. O d. lta.
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From the ARMY!
The Mexicans Twice Routed !!
From the Montgomeru Journal


By the Daily l'icayune, and an cx-
ira from the Mobile Advertiser of the
18Th, we have news, the substance Of
which is contained in the following -
There has been two engagements be-
tween Gen. Taylor and the Mexican
troops, the first occurring the 9Th inst,
when Gen. Taylor was returning from
Point Isabel 10 his camp, opposite Mata.
moros. In this the Mlex,cans, from
5000 to 1000 were rcpulsed, our army
sleeping on the field Of battle, on which
next day were found 20C Nlexicuns
dead, several pieces Of artillery, stores,
&c. Maj. Ringgold died subsequently
from wound in this action.
Of the second battle we can only
give the following particulars from the
Picayune.
The U. S. steamer Col. Harvey ar
rived this morning, Just as our paper
was going to press, from Brazos Santa
60, having left on the 18th inst. Her
news is glorious to our arms
She brings official accounts of a Sc
cond battle between the Mexican and
American forces, which took place on
the 9th, commencing at half past 8
o'clock, P. NJ, within three miles of
camp Taylor. The action was upon
the edge o. the ravine, and one mile
from the chapparal which was here
about twelve miles in width.
The Mexicans commenced the action
with the artillery, which was posted so
as to sweep the narrow pass by which
Gen. Taylor was advancing, there be.
ing swamp on either hand, Gen. Tay.
Tor lmmediateI y ordered charge in the
teeth OF the enemy's destructive
hre, and the troops promptly responded.
anu carried the enemies guns at the
point OF the bayonet.
SO sudden and impetuous was the a,
tack, and so successful, that Arista had
not time 10 save his papers, which with
al his correspondence fell into the hands
Of Gen. Taylor.
The action lasted one hour and half
IN which time 600 Mexicans were eth.
er Killed or wounded, and the Ameri.
cans took three hundred prisoners and
three hundred pieces Of artillery. The
American loss in action was but sixtv-
two, killed and wounded.
Among the killed were Col. McIn.
tosh, Lieut.. Cochran, Col. Brown (bv
the bursting of shell, } Lieu, Eng, and
one or two others, whose names are no,
gwen. Col Payne, Lieuts. Gates, Bur
bank, Hooe, Luther, and others were
wounded.
we regret to say that Mai. Rineeold
who was so severely wounded IN tie a.
ton OF the 9th died on the 10Th ins,an,
and was buried next day with the ho.
nors of war
The total loss Of the Mexicans tn tb,.
two actions oi the 9th and 9th was ut
eleast 1900. The Mexican force amono
ted to 500 men, Will: that OF the Amer.
cans on the ground did Tot exceed 1910
men
Anexchange Of pr 8 ,ners took place b..
tween the two armies subs+ aurn, to the
action. by which ,Carts. Thornton nnd
Eiardee and Lieut.. Kane have rc,Lr,-d
to the army. Lieut. Deas was not de.
nnanded, and still remains a prisoner
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MANIFESTO

" the President ad interim, of th. Mpui-
can Republic, duted " National Palace
OF Me1ico. April %, 1896"
When at the commencement OF the
present year | took upon myself the
grave responsibility of directing, for a
short time, the destinies of our nation,
determined with rcsolute mind to sus-
tain and defend its rights and preroga-
tlves, changing the weak and pernicious
policy of temporization, which had been
observed towards the government of the
United States of America-notwi,h.
standing the perfdious means by which
1t prepared the way for the occupation
Of Texas-the baseness with which it
violated the existing treaties that guar.
anteed to US inviolate the limit Of this
Republic, and Notwithstanding the i'm.
proper act by which it incorporated one
OF our Departments into the States of its
Confederation.
The Mexican nation did not achieve
her independence by the most bloody
and herocal sacrifices, nor did she take
her place among the civilized nations of
the world, in order to be the mockery of
nelghboring power, which, fomenting
our quarrels, our painful disturbances,
and exasprrating the weakness which
they produced, clothed herself with the
apparel OF conquest: and commenced in
vad'ng our territory, consoling herself in
the dream that she might one day cxtn-
g"'sh the manly race to which we be-
long, and by branding our forcheads,
with the marking iron of her slavery of
the south, extinguish our nationality,
and abandon us TO the humiliating mis-
fortune OF being no longer remembered
among the nations.
This magnanimous people, that, in a
struggle OF eleven years OF blood and ex-
termination, showed its strength and va
Tor us well as its constancy, burned with
Impatience 10 undertake q new war. to
which the most scandalous aggressions
on the part Of a government which cal
LED lts'if friendly, were constantly pro.
vok'ng them; and III order to degrade
US, that government relied on its power
and forgot to stengthen itself on the H.
ties Of justice and equity, which are re
spectrd by all nations, that strengthen
the hopes of peace, and which maintain
The harmony Of the whole universe.
This was the reason why the Mexi.
can nation sanctioned the movement
"nich ! comm need u, SIN Luis Po,osi.
NOV " tn the view Of seeking the ,rou.
o. some cx.icise of power, but that INV
co''"'ry' o"id shine with the triumph
"f cause which is the Conservative
principle Of human societv
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Among the prisoners taken by General
Taylor, was Gen. Veja. For him two
American officers were offered in ex.
change, but it was declined to give him
up, save in exchange for an American
officer of equal rank, whenever one
should be taken.
Gen. Vcja and two Mexican Lieu
tenants We're sent over by Gen. Taylor
on the Col. Harvey as prisoners Of war,
Gen. Ecja was allowed to be accompa-
MED by one Of his aids, Lieut. Colonel,
as friend
The Mexican army was SO confident
OF victory that every preparation had
been made 10 celebrate it; but all their
preparations fell into the hands OF the
Americans. In their flight, many OF
the Mexicans took the river, and were
drowned in their attempts to swim it,
Gen. Taylor reached his camp the af:
tcrnoon Of the action. Leaving there
his whole force. he started next morn.
ing for Point Isabel, and arrived there
the evening Of the 10th without molesta-
ilon: The morning of the ll,h he star
ted back for his camp opposite Ma,amo,
ros. We need not say that he and his
army arc in the highest spirits
The steamer Dallas took of from this
place montgomery last night, the
"Pin,l1l Vanguards," numbering 70
hardy fellows; the Selma will take the
"Blues' today, abou, so; and to-mor
row the " Riflrs," about the same num-
Der will leave Tor Mobile Mon,gome.
ry will have sent battalion when all
these hive got uff
We have every confluence in the au
thenticny of the above account, as it is
too much in detail to be deemed an in
vent on.
IMPIRTANT FROM MEXICO
The Monitor OF the 18th April recelv-
ed at The Office OF the N. O Bulletin
con aims Il IN nif's,o of Paredcs 20 the
nation, amounting to declaration OF
War agains, the United States, though,
it is not ISSUED in that form.
Tie declares that the war he has made
is onl y defensive one, and 10 prrven,
the Mexican territories from invasion
aid attack
Paredes exhorts the Mexicans to raj
ly TO the aid of the country, and espe
cia!Iy invokes voluntary assistance to
carry on the war, calling to remem
brance, as a s,imulous to action, the
names of hidalgo and Iturbide.
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FoLUNTEERS-No MORE WANTED
We learn from an authentic source
that the requisition made by Gen.
Taylor on Louisiana has been
fully complied with, without a
dralt, and that there are even
more volunteers than can be re-
ceived. Several companies have
been already refused, and offers
are beginning to pour in from the
interior which will all be rejected
until further requisition from the
proper authorities is made. This
intelligence was brought here yes
terday by Major Chase OF the u.
s. Army. who declined accepting
the services of the gallant volun-
teers froin Montgomery under
Capt. Elmore, now quartered in
'hls city. to the very great mortifi-
cation Of Capt E. and his brave
associates. We understand that
so eager are they for their countrys
service, that II messenger has been
despatched to the proper officer in
New Orleans with a proposition
to volunteer without pay, and a
request to be received on those
terms. Never was there a set of
men more eager for the battlefield
than these Montgomery volun-
teers, and it will be a sore disap-
:oiniInen to them should they not
'e permitted to mingIe in the
struggle now raging on the banks
OF the Rio Grande.
To all those who ,re desironS of
cngagin= ( in the service of their
country in the present crisis, we
would recommend the exercise of
I. little patience. We have little
doubt but n requisition will be
ma 'e rs soon as the war intelli.
gence reaches Wasllingtvn.. which
will furnish an opportunity for tho
qualification OF all who may desire
TO volunteer. But for the present
they must, hold on.
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great experience of Gen. T., aside from
his geographical position, pointed him
out as the appropriate commander of an
army, which was to plant our flag upon
the banks OF the Rio del Norte.
Gen. Taylor is about Sc wears of age
is man of much general information
and an excellent and tried soldier: a
prudent and skilful commander whose
traits of character are, a wise precau-
ton in providing for the hour of trial.
and fearless, reckless courage in bat.
tle
He is Kentuckian by birth, and all
that that word implies He is an Ame.
rican at heart, and stamped with all the
elements Of hero, by nature
Cnder his command the flag of the
Onion will receive no dishonor on the
| banks Of the Ric Grande.
Nashville Orshopolitdn.
MEXICAN PREPARAT,oN.-We are
informed, from a reliable source.
that within the last year and a
halt. or two years, the Mexican
Government has been receiving.
from time to time. Schooners, DOW
der. cannon and ball, from the. citv
ofNew York. Within this period
there have been bull y our slips
masters, twelve strong schooners.
"f sufficient strength and ca acity
TO act AS priv;tteers or vessels Of
war. These vessels were built
with an eye to strength combined
with s~iiInesS Of sailing. These
vessels We're despatched to VI. XII
co under American colors and un-
'rr the captai"ship Of Americans,
from time to time. AS they were
built. and were paid for by an ex-
tcnSive Mexican house in this city.
Each Of these vessels carried,
likewise. from eight 10 ten tons of
gunpowder us cargo, and likewise
a number Of guns, amounting to
one hundred and eighty in all,
which were cast in IL boundary in
this city. and proved by an Ameri-
Can Of skill in such matters.
At one time, it is said, the Mexi-
can Government were indebted to
this Mexican house in half a mill
ion of dollars, for these supplies.
A shipmaster lately from Vera
Cruz. reports that when he was
there he inspected the castle of St.
Juan de Ulloa, and saw a cannon
of 1872 pounds calibre, which, with
forty or fifty Paixhan guns, are
now mounted on that fortress.
The beach where the French lam
ded is likewise completely forti-
fed.
We have the name and dates
for all these facts, which we sup.
press for the present.
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I aHardware. Hardware!! Hardware I.

p. WHEELER, Penn. Avenue, near 7th street.
TTAS just opened an entire new and well select
Il ID assortment Of Hardware, Cutlery and
Fancy Goods, which he offers for sale at whole.
sale or retail, ON as accommodating terms as they
can be had in the district. 88 III
His stock consists in part of the following arti-
cles: Rogers & Sons and others Table Cutlery
in complete sets, Ivory, Buffalo, Buck, Bone, and
Cocoa Dining, and Desert Knives and Forks, Ger
man Silver, and Britannia, Tea and Table Spoons,
Penkniyes, RazOrs, Scissors, Nut Picks, and
Crackers, Cooks, Butchers Shoe and Carving
Knives, Shutters and Trays, Plated, Steel and
Brass Audirons, Shovels and Tongs, Shovel and
Tong Stands, and Tenders, Tea Trays and Wal
tiers, in sets and separately, Bellmetal and Porce
Sauce Pans, Long and Short Handle Frying Pans
and Stove Pans, Ovens and Lids, Pots, Skillets,
Griddles and extra Lids, Iron Furnaces, Potatoe
Steamers, Mortars and Pestles, WarAe Irons, Sad
Irons, Skimmers, Ladies' and Forks, Coffee Mills,
Sifters, Bread Toasters, &c., Shovels, Spades,
Forks, Hay and Straw Knives, Axes, iHatchets,
Hammers, Saws and Planes, Cut, wrought and
Horse Shoe Nails, Cut Tacks pat. Brads and Spara-
bles, Rim, Cottage, Mortise and Stock Locks,
Closet, Cupboard, Fill, Chest, Trunk and Pad
Locks, Mortises Stop, Knob and Thumb Latches,
and Bolts, Table, Butt, Parliament, II. L. & Strap
Hinges, Palmer's pat. Blind Hinges, to faster
back and to Farnham's pat Window Blind fas
teners, Common and Axle Sash Pulleys and sash
Cord, New England Co. Wood Screws all sizes,
Sofa Springs, Bed Screws, Castors and Furniture
Knobs, Curtain Bands and Pins, Iron and Brass
Han and Coat Hooks, Single and Double Barrel
Guns and Apparatus, Brushes, Combs, Buttons,
Needles and Pins, Shoe Thread, Cotton, Worsted,
Diaper, Boot and Straining Web, Curry Combs,
Horse Cards, Wool Cards, Ok, Trace Halters,
Backband and Dog Chains, Brass, Copper and Iron
Wiroy Round, Flat and Square Iron, Hoop and
Bard Iron, Nail Rods, Burdens pat. Horse Shoes,
Carriage Springs, Wagon Boxes, American and
EnglIsh Blister, Cast and Sheer Steel, &c., &c
h An of which, he will sell as low as can be had
At any regular Hardware House in the CITY,
Washington, Nov. 4, l645. a..