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THE DAILY UNION
RIrENos AYREs.

Extracts from letter, dated .apr l2tA from agsns-
man 'ohO for many years has been resident al
Bueaos .iyres 10 his brother, member Of The Senate
Of the United States:
"The course of the English and French towards
this country, is outrageous in the extreme. IL can
hnd no Jnsuhchton in any principle, except that OF
might What is 20 be the result in some respects,
is not easily foreseen. They may murder and de-
stroy until the poor inhabitants literally driven
10 the pampas TO live in hunger and nakedness but
| assure you, dear brother, knowing this people as
do, they would glory in IT, or suffering to any extent
IN preference to submitting TO the rule of an Eu-
roptan or any foreign power whatever. lift is ex.
pected TO find another AIgers here they are doomed
to disappointment. The people brave and patri-
otc, and have a loader in President Rosas Of ndom-
liable energy and courage and Of almost infinite
sources.
Whatever may he the pretences, think there
can be no doubt that the Interior object OF both
England and France is conquest. England, especial.
y, wants a cotton, rice and tobacco country and II
successful in her present nefarious attempts will
tain her object in this particular. Corrientes and
Paraguay, and also the djolning province of Entire
Rios, would produce these articles, and, in the
hands Of Europeans, would rival the corresponding
articles in tho United States Is it possible that the
United States will remain idle spectators Of such
atrocious injustice is now being perpetrated upon
this sister republic-especially when their own in
terests commercial and political, are so clearly IN
vovedl
H"The government here, as have often told you
is good. The rights Of all are rgidly observed
and no better evidence Of il could be addueed than
that while the assalling powers battering down
the towns on the and killing the inofensiye in
habitants, French and English citizens at Buenos
Ayres are enjoying all the rights, privileges, and
protection Of native citizens;-nay, more for while
the former reap all the benefits OF good govern.
ment, they are exempt from all civil and military
duty. At the present moment, there is not single
individual in the country capable Of bearing arms
Except foregners) who is not soldier and the
end Of the struggle to maintain their independence
will only be when there is not man left to cry,
'ViUa Ia Paiyia'-fndspsndsnei muert'n
The letter also contains thrilling account Of a
descent of the Indians upon the estancia of the
writer some hundred miles from Buenos Ayres, in
November last, where he was then residing for the
purpose Of carrying Off the herds Of cattle belong.
ing to the estancis, and the gallant and successful
defence which was made by himself and handful
Of men, which we should be glad TO publish did
eur crowded limits permit it.
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"CAMP OAKLAND, NEAR


ed officer in the Kentucky mounted rifle regiment
dated
"CAmP OAKLAND, NEAR
Louisville, June 10, 1876.
"DsAR L. | deferred writing at an earlier
day in order TO be able to give you some sasfacto-
ry information in regard to our departure and des-
tination. When we shall be en- route, is as yet I'M
certain. The general inspection of the troops here
picketed and encamped has not as vet been com,
pleted. My health has been excellent, notwith-
standing the duties of the camp and the inclement
weather with which we have been annoyed The
fare, To be sure will not bear comparison in gas
trio excellence and spicy comfort with the rational
comforts of the homestead table, and has been, in
truth, only middIing. The scene presented here at
this present scribbling is well worthy of my plu-
miest fancy and powers of description. am in the
midst of a canvass metropolis, around and within
which are seen busy multitude, and columns of
infantry and troop after troop are commingling the
whole lighting up level valley within the circle of
magnificent race course. The design of placing
military in the race course is, doubtless, to keep
us in racing order; but observe mean chasing the
enemy; and to be trained for the heats Of the
South. | cannot, however, give you even rough
sketch Of the busy landscape; for | am now writ
ing on a oosely-covered camp-stool in front Of the
officers marquee, and fear me that the rain-coud
which is now moving hitherward will soon make
me desist from this pen-work or drive me within
my canvass apartment; and this must be my apol-
ogy for the rough manner in which this letter is
concocted. How long we shall remain at this
place is yet uncertain, and fears are expressed by
some of the 'bo-hoys' as to our going southwark
at ALI but at present, these speculations are not to
be depended upon. have
been as much pleased and delighted with every
thing connected with muster and the camp as
my state Of mind at parting from pleasant home
and tried friends would permit
Tell Miss - that her Adonis, Mr. w., is well,
but 'grievously given to sighing.' | see him just
now corning his mare in the Of Capt. Beard s
canvass villa His gallant gray is looking 'beauti-
full, and deports herself most dashingly. | back
the oldest, (probably, but) knowingest, latest,
fastest, taest charger in our troop; and have
every reason to hope that he will outlast all the
horse flesh we have with us. Our troop mannu-
Vres now as harmoniously n piece Of music ar
ranged by Signor Jucho, Of L., and executed
by Mrs. IS fair, fairy daughter, Fanny. Our
tigers and hre-eaers all well, save perhaps only
three or four, who are only slightly affected from
drinking at the wrong branch will write you
from every convenient point on our march. NV
sincerest love to my kind, afectionate mother and
tell her that forget her not hour in the twenty
four.
HYours devotedlv
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The Cincinnati Commercial" Of Saturday last
states that there arrived in that city from New Or
leans, forty-six Indians, chief and warriors, iron.
seventeen different tribes, in care Of Col M j.
Lewis Apd .otbera. -op their Jxay-to Was1inetap.
DC.
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own proper channel, and taxes one man, not for the
benefit of his government but for the benefit of ano-
ther man. Relax the rigid rules which the manufac-
turers have imposed upon the farmer, and reduce
the tariff to the revenue standard, and a greater
hoodtde Of prosperity, and much greater content
will rapidly spread over this great country
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CONGRESSIONAL.

The Senate and House met at - o'cock, in pursu'
snee Of the adjournment ofyeserday, to attend the
funeral the Hon. Richard p. Henick, late rep
resentaive from the State Of New York; and after
the return therefrom, adjourned.
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. We publish at this time, as an interesting remin-
isesnce list of the general officers of the army Of
the United States in 1873 extracted from the regis
ter of that year. Death has laid powerful hand
upon these leaders OF the last war, for out Of TWEEN
ty-two general officers then in service, but one,
{ General Cass, is now living.
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"Yours, devotedly."

IRrH HUnoR An Irishmsn Of Capt. Duncan,s
battery, in leading wounded horse from the field
IT Pslo Alto, after the battle, annoyed by the
bowling q wolves. attracted e BE spoI bx ihs
I=issttcsiI des0. AN, Oe aisY, ye 0astes! Sure
there's enough for all " yees."
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Your obedient servant,

your valuable paper.
Your obedent servant,
A. WHITNEY.
At the rate Of Is miles per hour, (as is proposed
for the steamers be built for our nayy) il requires
but 81 days from England to New York, or othe
ports, but say 10 days
From New York to the Pacific, 5000
miles by railroad, at 80 miles per hour,
allowing one day for detentions
On the Great Western road from Lon
don to Bristol, passengers travel daily at
so miles per hour with perfect safety.
From Oregon to Chang-hai in China,
at the mouth Of the Yang tse-keang,
which crosses the great canal, and where
all the commerce of the vast empire CEN
tres, is 5, 400 miles, at Is miles per hour,
(Which be performed easily on
the Pacific II on the Atlantic, al
lowing one day for coang, &c. l6 "
From England, via New York, to
From New York to chang-hai 81 {"
But by sea voyage, as at present, ell
Their from England or New York, ITO TO
l6O days, requiring, for voyage out
and home, 10 to IL months distance
estimated at more than $4,000 miles.
From England, via New York, to
From New York to Australia 81
From England, via New York, to
From New York to Manila "a
From England, via New York, to
From New York to Java IS "
From England, via New York, to
Singapore 81 4"
From New York to Singapore 81 "
From England, via New York, to
From From New York ~ day. for coal. %
Ilu Ayrl n CalPnttn &C
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WHEAT FANs.-I can supply wheat
w fans from ell the factories in this country
and upon the most approved plans. Specimens Of
OIL (which may be at the store opposite the Post
C'Fsl,s p-ices s-crn els N s95
June % F.-CAisii-.ass.SS,4-
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WAsurSGroS, June 90, lS46.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE UNION.

SIn As the Oregon question is now settled, we
can view its position, and see what can be done
with it. With that object shall be much obliged
If you will give the following statement place in
vour valuable naner
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pTMr J. T. LOoexERaAs is authorized to col
lect for the "Union" subscription and advertising
aceonnfs
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VOLUNTEER MIRTH.

We have been favored with the following merry
extract from the letter Of young non-commsson.
ed officer in the Kentucky mounted rifle regiment
dated
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CHEAP DRY GOODS.

A ND BOOTS & SHOES. The subscribers
n respectfully return thanks to their custom
ers for the liberal patronage which they have re-
ceved, and at the close of the season would offer
good assortment of dry goods consisting, in part
as follows-Cloths, Cassimeres Sattinetts, Ken
lucky Jeans and Veslings, Mouslin delains, Alpa-
cas-, French Florentines, and calicoes of every
price and quality. Flannels, white, red, yellow
and green, plain and twIled, at very low prices.
Canton Flannels, brown and bleached, Sheeting and
Shirting, cotton and woollen Linseys, very supe-
ror, and at low prices. Blankets from 50 so to
Sc so per pair, of very superior quality, together
with complete assortment of Hose, half hose,
Comforts, Scarfs, Gloves & Handkerchiefs, which
will be sold very low to close out the stock for the
season. We have also good assortment of
BOOTS .a.VD SHOES,
consisting in part as follows, Mems calf and mo-
dress Boots, calf kip, and wax leather boots
for the season, Mems calf, kip, and other brogans
Ladies CATERS half CATERS and buskin ties Ladies
morocco, kid and leather buskins, Boys boots and
brogans, Misses boots, buskns, ties and slippers,
together with complete assortment of Children's
and Servants shoes, which will be sold on very
reasonable turns, r.. l.. SMALLWOOD & co.
Between 9th and 10th sts., Penn. Avenue.
N. b. We have some mems boots for servants,
little out of STYLE which will be sold at 81 so per
pair, as well as womens and children's, which our
customers will do well to examine, for we are de-
termned the price shall suit. r.. L. s. & co. 'li
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WASHINGTON, DC. TUESDAY, MARCH 7,als4e. !.
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE, Gettysbug
Pennsyluani0

,m Pennsylvania. ST {.r..t M t,r
FAcULTY AND INsTRUcToRs.
Rev. c. p. KRAUTH, d. d., President and Pro-
IlQfHl fessor of Moral Science nuibbsg 4 ~
Rev. III. s. BAUGHER, A. NJ, Professor of Greek
isn3 and Rhetoric. . ~@
Rev. M. JAcoBs, A. M, Professor Of Natural Phi
81 losophy, Chemistry, sc. hetta fft .7i.yg
Rev. w, nj REYsoLDs, A. NJ, Professor of Latin,
Mental Philosophy, &c. 4. 1a ''P''
NJ L. SToEyER, A. NJ Professor of History and
Principal of Preparatory Department.
Rev c. A. HAY, A. M, Professor of German
Language and Literature Z!
HERMAN HAUPT, A. NJ, Professor of Mathematics.
VIM. HENRY HARRIsoN, A. b., Assistant Professor
3I of Languages. lai5t6N32 3ht ~ sss >tA'
DAVID GILBERT, nj. d., Lecturer on Anatomy and
Physiology. t'
Rev. j. G. Mosars d. D., Lecturer on Zoology.
VIM. ALBAUGH, A. NJ, Tutor and Teacher in Pre-
paratory Department. ., II,
HI. II. GEIcER, Teacher Of Writing
The course of studies in Pennsylvania College
is as extensive and substantial as that of any in
stitution in the country. The Preparatory De-
partment provides for instruction in all the branches
of a thorough English business education, in addi-
ton to the Elements of the Mathematics and Clas-
sical Literature. The College course is arranged
in the four classes usual in the institutions of this
country. tr #4 sag Ell sgU94e a.a
The government of the students is a. energetic
as their circumstances seem TO require. hey at
tend at least two recitatiOns day. and the Faculty
contemplate increasing them to three, Church and
Bible Glass on the Sabbath, and are visited in
their rooms so frequently as to preclude the dam
ger Of any great irregularities. 1t is believed no
institution in the United States has more exem-
plary young men in connexion with it. They are
all required to lodge in the College edfce, special
cases excepted. " a fiadFW asi.a aa6 ae4
The annual expenses are--for board, tuition and
room rent, during the winter session $61 81 12 for
the summer session, $41 81 12 washing, $40; wood,
80 90. Total expense, S116 Is. Boarding can be
had in town at 81 25 per week. .r p,4
There are two vacations in the year, commenc-
ing on the third Thursdays of April and Septem-
ber; each of five weeks continuance.
The summer session will commence on Thurs
day, the 22d Of May. The annual commencement
takes place on the third Thursday in September
The Trustees have recently made various ar
rangements which will increase the efficiency OF
the Institution. They have increased the number
of Professors and provided for the most ample in
struction Of the students. .z9en
Professor Baugher and Haupt are urepared te
board boys and to exercise spec Dervisior
over their studies and department. an. arents who
may perfer placing their sons under their care
will be secure in regard to their proper manage
ment, under arrangements such as pertain to the
family circle.
Gettysburg, adams Co., Pa, May 3, 1845 nov 6-tf
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FOR SALE.

TINE subscriber will SELL on accommodating terms.
the following property, to wit the BRICK
HOUSE now occupied for the publication Of the
Columbian Fountain, four TWO STORY FRAME
HOUSES, and A COTTAGE, fronting on First
can he made either a. nv dweliny ,e.r ApPca,o
road, or Lumber Yard Office, Seventh street. near
the Canal where all kinds Of BUILDING MA.
TERIALS, together with CEMENT, CALCIN-
ED PLASTER, COAL, &C., &C., can be had
cheap for cash or short credit ..st IS.
feb. II, l846.--f& tss4 JOHN PURDY,
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- -T-Z
co AL! co A Ii!

NTOW is the time Just arrived and now landing
IN small vessel load 100 tons) of Coal, Can
thracite) from Philadelphia. Those in want of a
good article of this kind of fuel will please apply
early, it would be preferred to deliver it from the
vessel without slowing it. Apply to the under
signed at his Lumber and Coal Yard on 7th street,
ar Centre Market-where all kinds OF Lumber,
with Lime, Cement, and Calcined Plaster, may be
had cheap for cash or short credit
a Nag JOHN PURDY.
Feb. 2l-tf @t.
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HUNTS MERCHANTS MAGAZINE,

/ COMMERCIAL RENlEW,fa9 ~ fsA
BIZ FREEMAN HUNT, EDITOR AND rRorAIEroR, 20
Published monthly, at l42 Fulton street, Nse Yoh-
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The Merchants Magazine and Commsrcial Re-
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follows Commercial Legmlation; Cpmnncrcial Htss
tory and Geography Mercantile Biography; Pc.
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the various commodities which form the subject o.
| Mercantile transactions; Port Charges ETarifs;
Customs and Excise Regulations Commercial Sta
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tries of the world with which we have intercourse,
including their Physical Character, Population, Pro
ductions, Exports, Imports, Seaports, Monies,
Weights, Measures, Finance and Banking Ass0cia-
tions, and Enterprises connected with Commerce,
embracing Fisheries, Incorporated .Companiess
Railroads, Canals, Steamboats, Docks, Post Offices,
Sc. Principles Of Commerce, Finance and Bank
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the Editor and Proprietor of the Merchants Maga-
zine, to avoid everything Of party political or
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work-opening its pages to the free and fair dis
cussion Of antagonistic doctrines CONNECTED with
the great interests Of Commerce, Agriculture,
Manufactures and the Currency
EI Complete sets of the Merchants Magazine,
embracing IL semi-annual volumes, of about 600
large octave pages each, bringing it down to june
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s If Publishers of newspapers in the United
States, by giving this advertisement two or three
insertions and renting Two Dollars to the Pro-
prietor, will be entitled to the Magazine for one
year. y -gss4.-. aesn4sna Y .a4's A.2ls
Office of Merchants Magazine, August l, lS45.
~ dec 49,
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BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
go 80 A 81
TRANSFORMATIONS OFFIcl
WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER I3, l84

WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER l3, 1845.
NTOTICE.-ln pursuance of an order of the Presi-
IN dent and Directors Of this Company, notice
is hereby given that no money except such as is
bankable in this city, will hereafter be received in
payment of freghts accruing from the transporta-
tion of produce or merchandise on this road
By order: a SAM'L. STETTINIUS,
nov 27-H @4ut a1oa E.4 Agent.
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ESPECIALLY FOR THE LADIES.
b FINE FURS. MUFFS. BOAS. &c.

FINE FURS, MUFFS, BOAS, &c.
1T TODDS FASHIONABLE ESTABLISH
NEWT, CONCERT HALL BUILDINGS,
s DOORS VEST BROWNS HOTEL,
WASHING TON L y. bsi,'r
THE unceasing inquiry for these truly comforts,
Bile, very becoming, and highly fashionable
appendages to a Ladies' Fall and Winter dress,
has induced the undersigned to make more extern
sive preparation than any previous year for sup
plying the demand. He has opened the season
with 700 MUFFS of the most rare and choice
description and desiring rapid sales and quick re-
turns, he his fair customers, that they may
not only please themselves in style and qualty but
also in price, by favoring him with a call. He
will name the following Of his varied assortment ~
worthy Of their notice. t@s1sE srt 9s
Rich black Lustred Lynx, very long rich fur
Natural Grey Lynx Russian Fitchet
Isabella Bear s Kamtschatka Bear
Black Bear Siberian Squirrel
H' Cross Fox Grey Fox .er-
sf5 Chinchli Black Genet
Stone Martin Canada Martin.
|. With great variety Of lower priced furs, suita
BILE for misses and children.
,as via w. B. TODD,
w Sign Of the Golden Hat
Nov 11-Qp, ..as. +. .#.E
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NOMBS, BRUSHES, AND PERFUMERY.-

u We have just returned from the Worth with an
extensive assortment of the above-named articles,
and are now ready to supply our customers with
the best and freshest Perfumery consisting of Po-
matums, Ok Marrow, and Oils for beautifying and
promoting the growth of the hair; Cold Cream,
Lip Salve, Bay Rum, Farina Cologne, Lubins Ex-
tracts for the handkerchief with great variety Of
English and French Hair Brushes. @-~EsF
Also Shell, Buffalo, and Horn dressing, tuck, and
side Combs Nail and Tooth Brushes; very ine
article of Purses, all Of which we are determined
to sell cheaper than the cheapest e f,g
. s. PARKER'S Perfumery and
Fancy Store, bet. 9th and 10th streets,
Pennsylvania avenue. nov 4-tf
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CUMBERLAND COAL. from the celebrated
" mines Of the Maryland Mining COmpa-
ny, and Of quality better than any heretofore Of
fered in this market, can he had by the car load or
smaller quantity, at n II j. PURDY'S
Coal and Lumber Yard, Centre market
feb eff .#VN H4a8 a7
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TUsTON ON THE COMMUNION.

A FEW copies Of this beautiful little volume
II (the remnant of large edton) may be had at
Morrsons's and q, Farnham's bookstores, also at
the Capitol from the Author, the Chaplain Of the
Senate. 1t is spoken of in terms Of high commen-
dation by the religious and political press. Price
80 CENTS .. ~v ~ feb 7-tf
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GENERAL AGENCY,

NOh cOllectlnB Olalns ! procuring oHoioHs, dt-
ents, and Contracts; settling Pursers accounts,
and prosecuting Claims before Congress; for the
purchase and sale, &c.. of Real Estate; and for ne
gotiasing Loans. # ~ tn
s. References. @
Governor Haines, New Jersey. I
Hon. w. L. Dayton, United States Senate.
Jacob W. Miller do.
Charles NJ. Reed, Pennsylvania.
Emery d. Potter, Ohio.
w. C. johnson, Maryland.
Geo. B. Rodney, Delaware.
w. p. Thomasson, Kentucky.
w. ]. Brown, Indiana. II.
James M. 'Bowlin, Missouri.
l. E. Morse, Louisiana.
A. Porter, United States Senate.
" John Norvell, Michigan.
Henry Dodge, Wisconsin.
David Levy, East Florida.
w. A. Harris, Washington.
George Sykes M. c., New Jersey. &
Isaac G. Farlse, do do ,a rs
Ltteton Kirkpatrick, do m
William Wilkins, Secretary Of War. &
Richard vaux, Esq, Recorder Of Philadelphia.
Hon. James T. Morehead, United States Senate.
I. Ephraim H. Foster do do do.
J. Morgan Johnson, Esq, Post Master to the House
of Representatives, Washington.
Hon. Hamilton Fish, M. c., New York.
J. P. PbGnix, do do. ,,l.
Moses G. Leonard, do do. IE, II y
William B. Maclay, do do. Hti
march ely 4451.' IS - 81 tI