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~ We shall take up in next the structures
which have been recently made in the wing presses
upon Mr.. Buchanan, founded, as ii appears, upon
certain reports Of the speech of Mr.. Pollock, of
Pennsylvania, in the House of Representatives, of
the 9th June. ...".ry.
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From the New York Telegraph, OF this
...... .. ..... .st day.
To the Editor Of The Union:
New YoRK, July Is, ls46--afternoon.
The greater part Of Nantucket burnt down.
Fire still raging.
CoRREspoNDENT
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CARD.
nR. BANNING, OF New York, wouId

~ inform ladies' and gentlemen, particularly those
4 the South, who labor uuder weakness OF Inc
chest, spine, digestive and spinal systems, that he
sil be seen through the last Of July and the m onth
Of August at Saratoga Springs and will give ,ber.
immediate relief by his body brace
July ld-1w
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NEW WORK ON THE INDIANS, by
IN Thos. L. McKenney, formerly chief Of the
ceived for sale by f. TAYLOR,
July IA A few doors east Of Coleman's
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Colonel James Page then arose at the earnest
calls of the meeting, and made speech replee with
burning eloquenee. He said that for thirty years
the country had enjoyed uninterrupted peace with
all the world and that great blessings had resulted
from 1t. He had repeatedly appeared before meet
ings as a speakers a party man. but upon this
occasion he laid aside all considerations OF partisan
character, and appeared before the meeting as an
American citizen, having at his heart, which
throbbed with American blood, the good of the
whole country. In such a time, and under such
circumstances. all local views should be discarded,
and every one should do his might to preserve the
honor Of his country, and prevent her fair name
from being suled by foreign foe. He said
that years gone by, he witnessed a similar scene,
within the Enclosure Of Independence square, when
We were threatened with invasion. AT that time he
was in the law Office of his preeeptor who was then
present. He deserted that Office and left the books
TO be food for rats; and with the president Of the
meeting, the worthy mayor of the city, he repaired
for the camp, and prepared TO defend the flag Of his
country. So little did the feelings Of party operate
upon his mind in a cause like that OF the present,
that II he met wing with his musket in his hands
Fastening to do battle, he would clasp him 10 his
arms a brother, and native, under similar cir
cumstances, would feel his embraces with equal
warmth; democrat who had proven recreant to his
duty would be regarded by him as being no better
than any other foe. Col, Page, in concluding, ut
tered the patriotic sentiment Of God and our coun-
try 10 the last"
Benjamin II. Brewster, esq, then followed in a
brief but very appropriate speech, in which he dis
svowed all partisan feeling, and dwelt upon our diff
hculties with Mexico, and the wrongs which that
notion had heaped upon He urged upon all to
unite IN defending the soil Of our common country
against any foe which might assail
Gen. Peter Sken Smith next made brief add
dress, and spoke energeucnly and enthusiastically
upon the existing state of affairs with Mexico The
people of that country with much truth, he termed
seml-barbarlans. He hoped that the war would be
conducted with proper spirit, and with the utmost
confidence IN people, Il triumph of our arms
would be the result of our efforts in the cause Of
liberty and Of right.
The honorable K. T. Conrad, being vocferousy
called upon, arose, and, in his usual strain of elo-
quence lnveighed with merited Indignation against
the outrages which had been perpetrated by Mex
co, which he said was perhaps a stronger power in
ambush. He took rapid view Of the present
state Of affairs, and called upon the nation TO prove
to the world our ability and determination to repel
INVASION, come from what quarter 1t may, and pun
lsh that hostile power that should attempt to tram
pie upon our sacred soil.
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{ Communicated.

Communicated,
The extraordinar intelligence which reache
Washington, nearly fortnight since, Of the mystic
rious disappearance Of the accomplished officer and
worthy citizen Colonel Trueman Cross, has at length
been accounted for. The citizens of Washington,
and the many acquaintapces of the amented deceased
greatly grieve at so melancholy dispensation.
None knew him but to love him, and all admired
him for his stern integrity Of characters like the good
Bayard, he was sans peur FL reprOcheJ and as
accomplished officer and gentleman he was inferior to
no one in our army. Colonel Cross was a native Of
Maryland, and entered the army az an ensign in
1914, and was shortly after called to the quarter
master generals assistance at headquarters. Ia this
department he has been ever since, Iaborious and
most efficient officer, acknowledged by all as having
no superior in the qualifications necessary for admin
lstratlve duties, whether in the field or at the head
of the department in the absence OF the chief
Colonel Cross was ordered 10 FLORIDA, and remained
actively employed for more than year before the
close of the war. To him il would have been go-
reus indeed to have fallen in defence ofhls country
but sad indeed has been the untimeIy and shocking
manner in which he has been slain, and his lifeless
corse foully treated by his demoniac murd2sers 1t
was not left TO him to breathe his last by the side Of
his companions, but alone he struggled, and was
overpowered by cowardly assassns Will the
country not call for vengeance for this and more re-
cent wrongs upon usi Will our national legislature
hot Ilse up, anu declare against u hatOh VINO nave
so insoen'ly nsulted us' Can Congress hesitate TO
say to the Executive Immediately to proceed at once
to punish, in the severesi manner, the bandiui OF
Mexico, and to teach them to know that such out
RACES are no longer to be countenanced' The wild
ows and orphans of our good citizens who have
been basey murdered with bitter tears for fond af
fections broken, cry aloud for vengeance The dig
nifty, honor and pride Of the nation demands prompt
punishment upon our aggressors. Will Congress
further postpone acting decidedly in 30 momentous
n crisis' Can the nations representatives swerve
from their high and responsible trusts | trust not.
The difficulties existing so long between Mexico
and the United States have increased, as we all
know, on account Of the forbesring course pursued
by our government. The people Of this country
will no longer tolerate any further procrastnstion
any disregard Of their international concerns
The whole nation is aroused to the importance Of
immediate action in having the unrequited wrongs
inflicted upon the persons and property Of our citi
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Courts, &c.-and what do they do with IN Do they
hoard 10 Do they form distinct community, and
eonhne It's circulation thereto, the wings seem to
argue Who is silly as TO believe il Instead
Of this, is no sooner received than it is dused
among the people. All these government officers
all these hands employed the nayy-yards and for
ufcations, arsenas, and the like-all the mechan.
les at the armories Immediately pay away, often
their last dollar TO merchants, tallors, shOemakers
grocers market people, and the like, for the sup
port Of their families while contractors for furnish
ing supplies for ship-bulldlng, for the ordnance,
commissary Of subsistence and quartermasters' de-
partments, pay away large part of what they
ceye to aborers and TO such persons furnish
them with materials, numbering many thousands.
Thus il is that the currency Of the government be-
comes at once the currency Of the people And this
process is not periodical, but iRcessant. Let any
one but pass hour or two on any day in the war.
rant-room Of the Treasury Department, and he will
see there perennial stream OF money flowing from
the treasury, diffusng itself in all directions cheer
ing and fertiIizng every the most remote part
OF the country. And Is 1t not proper that this cur
rency should be that which the constitution has
provided for the psOpLs2 And why should it be
locked up in the vaults of the banks which per-
mtted to force upon the people substitute which is
Enthusiastically worhe no value excepting us the
nominal representative Of the real money of the peo
pie IL is, in fact only nominal representative, for
seldom have the banks more specie in their vaults
than one-third Of the amount Of paper IN circula-
ton A few years ago, there were banks which had
out tsrty dollars Of paper for every dollar Of specie
in their vaults. No wonder, then, that they strive
to hold on to the money of the government, which
enables them to keep III circulation hosnty or thirty
millions of dollars more than otherwise they could,
the profit on which is all clear gain. And yet they
would make the people believe it is they who would
suffer by circulating the specie among themselves
How unreasonable! how pTeposterousl
POLITICAL ECONOMIST
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and that his party were not United States soldiers.
This latter suppostion had caused much excite
have found another leaf of their Bible, that gives
them California as the promised land, and that the
holy temple and city in Missouri are for sale. |
suppose Hastrngss history Of California will bring
hundreds Of people here this and the next year. Mr..
Hastings arrived at New HelVetn in January, with
eight men from Independence captain Fremont
his route about 800 liz was supposed 3,0O0,) He
took route that was supposed to be desert, and
found il pleasant and delightful country, almost a
level road from the South Pass in the Rocky noun
tans to this place. He is now preparing and ftung
his party for the Oregon, will return here in June,
and be in the States about September.
Yours, &c, PAlSANO.
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OF FICIA l..
Consulate 90 rHE USTrED STATES,
-

"oh'SiVJ, NoiiOihiai hihINu U, lofo
STA; The undersigned has the honor to inform
The Hon. Secretary Of State, that Captain j. &.
Fremont arrived within this department ia January
last, with his party Of fifty men, and at the
house Of the undersigned a few days during the
ast month, for the purpose Of procuring funds for
renting and clothing his party, which he received
Tar us could be procured he is now IN this vicinity
surveying, and will be again at this consular house,
turing this month; he then proceeds for the Oregon
returns here to Monterey in May, and expects to
De III w ashngton about September. To this gen
Hohah 10 uue from government unqualified praise
Tor, mis- patience, industry, and ndefaga gable perse-
VeIanee IA the attaining the objects he is engaged H.
Mr. Hastings, author Of the History of Cahfor-
MA, arrived al New Helvetia, Sacrament river from
he United States 10 January, with eight or ten men;
there Is company OF emlgrants expected here this
spring from the Oregon. Many of the three hun
ired from Independence, who arrived in September
or October. have purchased cattle and are settlrg
The commandant general went TO the Sacrament 10
see them, and babe them welcome TO California
There has report reached here, that the Nor
mons are breaking up in the States for the purpose
d removing TO this country. which has caused
some excitement and fear among the natives, who
are also expecting the Mexican troops from Aca-
pulco; unless the supreme government supplies the
new general with funds sufficient 10 pay his men
while IN California, and the general has them under
good discipline, they will all probability have to
leave for San Bias or Acapulco in two or three
years.
Capt Fremont passed three degree south of Fort
tali, having taken route supposed TO be a desert
winch made his distance TO California eight or nine
hundred miles less He considers the distance from
Independence to Monterey about one thousand
nine hundred miles He describes the new route
he followed preferable not only on account of the
less distance but less mountainous, with good pas
lure, and well watered The second day Of his ar.
rival in Monterey he visited the commandant gene
raj, project, and alcalde and by verbal requests of
the general, informed him officially of his object IN
visiting California.
The undersigned forwards with this the an
nexed letter respecting Capt. Fremont's arrival
l am, SIR, with the highest respect, your most
obedlent servant,
THOMAS o. LARKlN.
10 the Hon. SECRETARY on STATE,
City Of Washington.
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For the Union
OUR BOUNDARY IS THE RIO GRANDE.

Dor the | mon
OUR BOUNDARY IS THE RIO GRANDE.
The Independent nation Of Texas, in the year
1896, by her Constitution and other acts declared
her southern boI0dary to be the Rio GHnde.
subsequently, England France, and the United
States, have ackno wledsed her independence a
nalion-tf e-eby raufyng her limits to that river
Texas, being an independent nation, desired to
be edded to the United States a state of the
Union. We received her brilliant ard lone star,
planted 1t amid the galaxy of our glorious 27-on
the statute book Of our country. Although the last,
she is no; the least on the star spangled banner,
which will be cherished and defended against the
world, aid borne over the plumes of victory, till 1t
droops on the tomb of our nations unavaIInS val
or. Then and not I'LL then, let elderly Shrek"
for her last spark will have been extingulshed when
the free and happy United States shall have been
botted fom among the nations of the earth.
DEC.
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SUM MER HATS.

DY means Of a recent improvement, which can
- he adapted to hats of every fabric, the water
proof stIfened hat is rendered pleasant and com
Portable wear in summer weather.
invite gentlemen to inspect my stock lately fin
ished
The white Oregon Beaver, long rich maps, the
most splendid hats ever offered.
White and Pearl Cashmere, incomparably neat.
Elegant Partisan style Black Moleskin, purposel,
very light for summer wear
| have also for their selection
Panama Hats, Orleans mode, the best in market
Gentlemen's Lustred English Straw Braid, very
fashionable article.
White double and single Brim Leghorns.
Bronze Leghorns for plain gentlemen
Infants small Leghorn and Braid Hats select
patterns.
Childrens Leghorn and Pedale Caps.
And large assortment Of boys hats, Of Leg
horn, palm leaf, Manila and sea net-the latter a
most excellent article for school-boys. Parents and
heads Of families will find the best collection of these
goods in the District, at
WIN B. ToDD's,
Sign Of the Golden Hat
May Is West Of Browns Hotel.
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;IS- The ladies OF the Union Benevolent
Society propose furnishing tables OF refreshments
during the holding of the great national fair in the
new and elegant building erected for that purpose,
portion Of which has been with much Kindness al
iotted to their use As it is hoped that the demand
for such articles will be great the ladies will be sin
eerey obliged to all friends Of the society for dona-
tons of cake, fruit pastry ices, tongues, hams, &C.
any of which may be sent to Mrs. ST. Clair Clarke,
Mrs. Macomb, and Mrs. Lstimer, lst Ward to
Mrs. Laurie and Mrs Drake, ID Ward; to Mrs.
o. B. Brown, Mrs. VIM. A, Bradley, Mrs. Fowler,
and Mrs Purdy, I'd Ward; Mrs. Simon Brown,
Capitol Hill; Mrs. John Davis, Navy Yard; and 10
Mrs. King, on the island.
May IL,
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CONSULATE OF THE U, s. OF AMERICA.
MODterev Ihnuary 90 IgAc

The undersigned, conaal of the United States OF
America, has the honor to acknowledge the recelp,
o. your letter OF this morning requesting Informa.
the United States army, has in visiting this coun-
Try. The undersigned is informed by Capt. Ere
mont that he has been ordered to survey the most
practicable route from the United States TO the Pa
clfc ocean; that he has left his company, consisting
Of fifty hired men, (not of the United States army)
on the frontiers OF this department. for the purpose
Of resting themselves and animals He has come
himself TO Monterey to obtain clothing al funds to
purchase animals and provisions; and when his men
are recruited, intends to continue his journey to the
Oregon territory.
The undersigned has the honor to offer to the Sc
nor project his highest esteem and consideration
THOMAS o. LARKIN.
To the Seiior project of the second district,
DoN MANUEL CASTRO.
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From the New York sun May H.
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.
Grand revolutionary moremsntin the South GLORIOUS
netos from Yleatdn'

Grand revolutionary morensntn the South glorious
nelos from Ylfcatdn'
By a vessel at this port, which sailed from Ha-
yana on the lst instant have private letters from
Intelligent correspondents In Merida, Gucatan, to
the close of March with private adyices from other
parts Of southern Mexico TO the middle of April,
conveying the gratifying intelligence that the people
Southern Mexico, in imitation of the patriotic eX-
ample of Yucatan were concentrating their efforts,
in unison with the congress of Yucaan, then IN
session, for a grand revolutionary movement against
the military despots Of the centre The congress of
Yucatan had refused to entertain any propositions
from Paroles, and courier, whom he had sent to
Merida, to request only three hundred troops, mar
rowly escaped with his life. We translate few OF
the principal political views OF Mexican cores
pondents, remarking that we place confidence in
them.
"Having nothing to hope from Paroles but a
monarchy in its worst shape, a central power
usurpng the independence of the departments and
Of the people, we again unfur the banner Of liberty,
inscribing upon its fods-no compromise Nth the
chietlains Of monarchy! History bears witness TO our
struggles for liberty. We have perilled our lives in
its Defence have brethren ofTexas and Of the
other gallant States Of the great northern Union.
Men OF America, brethren by the holy ties of hu-
man liberty we shall rise in few days in these
southern departments, hoping to rescue our beauu-
full Mexico from the hands of Europe's minIons.
Brethren of the North respect you for
your noble example of selfgovernment, which
shines upon the nations In return ask your
sympathy. You have our conhdence-glve US
yours. We know not that we can have your CO.
operation But if the central junto, melted by an
other power, should war against you for receiving
and protecting our sister Texas, you shall find us
prepared to greet you in the halls of the Montezu-
mas"
These noble sentiments are much more beautiful
in the original Spanish of our correspondents. We
give their spirit Such patriotism demands, and will
receive, cordial response from the feemen Of Amer
ca The revolution had, we already know
commenced in the south Of the department of Mex
leo, which was not known to our correspondents
although expected at the time Of writing. The
Congress of Yucatan consists Of twenty-three mem
bers, representing five departments
An important letter from California will be found
below
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Correspondence by the Cambria
Extract from letter, dated

Extract from a letter, dated
"LoNDoN, April Is, 1916.
"But this is not the only thing that has engaged
my auentlon-the spread Of the use Of the Indian
corn, and overcoming the preJudlces that existed
against it, When first came TO England such was the
extent of the prejudces, that they would not listen
to me. The overnment-thatis the Treasury Depart
INTENTIONALLY applied to me to 60 over to lrelend
and meet the commissioners at Cork end Dublin; but
it was out ofmy power at the time Yet was constant
y writing them instructions, and finally became dali
vsiter to the treasury TO overcome the various diff
culues that were started, until now they are fight
ing for it. Every baker in Dublin is using it for
rich and poor. | dined with Lady b. few days
since, when she furnished most beautiful loaf half
wheat and half indian meal, made in her own house
from a recipe | gave her and now it is becoming of
considerable consumption among the hg her classes
here. That question is settled as far Great Brit
ain Is concerned. The general consumption is de-
cided IN the country, and had they followed my adj
vice in this city four years ago, the prejudces might
then have been overcome. | have written many
letters to the honorable Dixon H. Lewis, who took
great interest in the question: and he will tell you of
my regular progress.
"The proectionists circulated story, short time
since, in Ireland that the object of the government
in introducing Indian corn into Ireland was because
it made the men lmpotent and the women barren;
but having addressed the suboined letter to MEM
Der of the government short time before request
ed them to give 1t currency:
"'DEAR SIR: As matter of caution, | would
suggest, quietly and confdentiay, that her most
gracious Majesty should not be permitted habltualy
to uxuriate on indian corn bread, or Prince Albert
either, as you perhaps not of the proll6c
qualities Of this nutrlcious food Her Ma iesty is
now presenting to the country fair yearly supply
of princes and dukes; but il they should hereafter
come in pairs, 1t might be found nconvenien TO the
nation. In the western part of the United States,
on the Oregon side, where they ca, no other bread
il is not uncommon for woman to have three at
time
(Which thought was a fair antidote to the poi
son.
"My letters from Father Mathew, on he subject
taken great interest in its dissemination among the
poor | tell him it is second apostleship. The
result Of my eXeron in this matter shows what in
dustry and perseverance will do.n
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DOCKS ON MEXICO.-The History Of
- Mexico from Spanish and Mexican author.
tie by F, S. Ciarisscro; 3 volumes, 4to London.
1887, with maps,
Travels the table lands and cordilleras ul
Mexico in lS43 and 1874; by Albert NJ Gillian,
U. s. consul with maps and plates.
Journal Of the Expedition against Mier; by Gen
Thos. s. Green.
Political Essay on the Kingdom of New SPAN
by Alexander De Humboldt; London, 1911.
Pre"cott's Conquest Of Mexico, vols.
The History Of Mexico, from the Spanish con-
quest to the present day; by Nicholas Mill, London,
1894.
lie Mexique en- 1923, en- relation, L'un voyage
Dams la Nouvel1e Espagne, par Sir John Byerley
2 vols; Paris, 1924.
For sale by GEO. TEMPLEMAN,
Next corner A. street and Penn. avenue
MAJ,
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On Monday, the 25th instant, at O'Clock,
p. M, shall sell on the premises, by order of the ex
ecutors, the following lots of ground, belong to the
estate of the late John Gadsby: Lots No. /, ,, 3
4, 5, 6, I, :, 8, 10, IL, IL, 10, 20, q, %, %,
%, and &c. IN square No. 76, fronting on street
north, between Goth and 2lst streets.
Terms of sale: One-fourlh of the purchase mo-
ney in cash. the balance in equal payments, at SIX
twelve, and eighteen months, for notes bearing in
terest. deed will be iven, and deed Of trust
taken to secure the payment of the notes.
r. w. DYER,
May l5--eo&ds Auctioneer.
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May l5-eo&ds
BUILDING LOTat auc

tiOn.-On Thursday next, the 2lst instant
at o'clock, p. m, shall sell the premises the
east half Of Lot No. IL, in square No. 345, fronting
twenty-five feet one inch on E street. between 10Th
and llth streets. This lot is very desrably located
for private residence.
Terms eff sale: one.third cash; balance in equal
payments, at six and twelve months for notes sat.
lsfactoriIy secured, bearing interest.
r. w. DYER,
May l5-eo&dslf Auconeer