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CORRESPONDENCE.
ONtSoA OANDC1NSG.
NEW ORLEANS. July 6. lS4G. 9 p. N

New ORLEANS. July 6, 1876, 2 p. M.
Dear Sir Tho "Alahama arrived this
morning from the Brasos, but brought no news
from the Army, they still remain in "s,a,uo
qno, spread along both sides of the Rio Grande,
from Reinoso to Point Isabel.
She however reports the loss of several vessels
on the Brasos Bar. The steamer Col. Harvey,
Capt. Wood, belonging to the Government. Capt.
w. came to the city in the Alabama. She is n
total loss. The schooners larry Not and Mary
Marshall, both of this port, total MSS, the cargo
Of the latter will be saved. A sloop from Gal
weston, crew and vessel total loss. The steam
ers Fashion and Telegraph from Mobile, with
volunteers, was off the Bar. Sd inst. The siea-
mer Florida, put in to Galveston, to repair ma
chinery.
The weather is very warm here, on Thursday
it commenced raining at about noon, and con,nu-
ed to Saturday at the same time. Friday night
we had considerable storm, blowing down trees,
fences. SC but no loss of life so far as heard Of
Our "Fourlh" was necessarily postponed to lS47,
account Of the rain.
We received letters from Capt ." Rc " this
morning, Of which the following are some ex-
tracts:
FoRr BRowN, OPPOSITE MATAMoRAs.2
June 10Th, 1876.
&c We still drilling. d,chng ma rchinp
&c, and very DESTROYS to move. all are waiting
with anxiety To march to Monterey. Colonel
Twggs' command will leave the first of next
week. (abou, the 26ih nlt) for Reinoso. The
steamer Aid, Capt. Hyde. left this morning for
that point. TO ascertain if it is possible to get that
far with n steamboat We are waiting for pro.
visions. some or 400 wagons were started yes
terday 10 Point Isabel for them. The weather is
exceedingly warm during the day, but the nighs
are splendid. the sea breeze setting in very strong
we generally sleep under blanket. few DAYS
since, large party of Tonkaway Indians. came
in TO have talk with Gen. Taylor for the pnr-
pose of Offering their services to fight against the
Mexicans, but their services were declined by
Gen. T.; it is supposed that they will go with
the TEXANS. There are 2700 troops 80 miles
from here, and 2600 about l8 miles, all on the
road to this place. We have had only two dea this
in our camp, there some cases Of dysen,ery
and measles among the men, the former brought
on no doubt by their eating new corn, melons,
&c.. &c'
| have more news to communicates as we
generally get our nsps relating TO the movements
Of the Army, from the n. o. papers. If thing
transpires will write you.
Yours, &C., F. A. ID.
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MILITARY OPER

The following companies have been enrolled
under the requisiion Of the President of the Uni
ted States, upon the Governor of Virginia, for
three Regiments ofVolunteers:-l3 Companies of
Infantry 5 Companies of Rltiemen 2 Compa
MES of Artillery; Company of Artillery for gar
rson service in the Stae-in all about 1900 men
the Artillery and Rhemen to serve as Infantry.
if required. Numerous individual tenders of SER
vice have also been made, among them many Off
GERS Of high rank
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THE SOUTHERN REyJEw

This estimabe work, 1.-The Southern and
Western Literary Messenger and Review, ;" Vol
XII No. VII. for July, has made its appearance.
Mr.. b. b. Minor, the gentlemanly proprietor. has
spared no pains in making it both interesting and
useful. One Of the articles, continuation Of the
" civil warfare in the CarOlinas and Georgia
during the Revolution" cannot fail being inter
sstiDg to Soulherners, and others who feel an in
teres IN whatever relates to that important period
Of our history. We attach table Of the con-
tents of the number -" The civil war in tbe
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DESTINY OF THE UNITED STATES.

More than twenty years ago, an English wri.
ter of Distinction spoke of the advantages and
deslinies of the people of these United States, in
the supplement to the Encyclopaedia Britannica %
We extract the following passage, which although
only quarter of century has elapsed, the Ian
guage which then fgurative, has now be-
come literally true:-
g The people of the United States find them.
selves IN condition To devote their whole ener-
gies TO the cultivation of their vast natural re-
sources and undistracted by wars. unburdened by
oppressive taxes. unfetteIed by old prendces and
corruptIons. Enjoying the united advantages Of
an infant and mature society, they are able to
apply the highly refined science and art of Eu-
rope, Ia the Improvement of the virgin soil and
unoccuped natural riches of America. They
start unincumbered by thousand evils, political
and moral, which weigh down the energies of the
old world. The volume of our histories lies be-
fore them: they may adopt our Improvements,
avoid errors, take warning from our suffer
ings and, with the combined lights of our expe-
flence and their own, bnild up a more perfect form
of society Even already have they given some
mOmentous and some sautary truths To the world.
IL is their rapid growth which has first developed
the astonishing results Of the productive powers
of population. We can calculate with con-
siderable certainty, that America, which vet pre-
sents TO the eye, generally, the aspect of an I'M
trOddeD forest, VIII, IN the short space of one
fury. surpass Europe in the number of its inhabi-
tants We even hazard little in predicting, that
before the tide Of civilization has rolled back to
its original seals, Assyra Persia, and Palestine,
an intelligent population of two or three hundred
millions will have overspread the new world and
extend the empire Of knowledge and of the arts
from Cape Horn TO Alayska.
Among the vast mass of civilized men, there
will be but two languages spoken. The effect of
III rtoc ,I,
gress Of society scarcely be calculated What
field will then be opened TO the man Of science,
the artist, the popular writer. who addresses
hundred millions of educated persons What a
stimulus given to mental energy and social i'm
provement, when every new idea, and every use
fol discovery will he communicated instantaneous.
y to so great mass of intelligent beings, by the
electric agency Of the post and The press. Imaq-
natiOn is lost IN attempting TO estimate the effects
Of such accumulated means and powers. One
result, however, may be anticipated America
must then become the centre Of knowledge, civ
liza ton, and power !"
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FATAL ACCIDENT.

A horse attached to light buggy ran away
in Baltimore on Thursday and ran over Mr. WIN.
Brown an aged and respectable blacksmith of that
city, causing his death. The horse also ran over
Mr.. J. Bainbridge Of Louisville, Ky, and injured
him dangerously, and Mr.. Balm, and young la
dy injnfing both severely. The escape Of some
ladies' in the street was almost miraculous
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THE LAKE TRADE.

The Lake trade began on Lake Erie, in 1919.
with steamboat, the walk the water. In
1910 there were but AZ steamboats, on all the
American Lakes which cost S2.20O,OOO. In
lo45 there were 60 steamboats,, SO briggs, and
27O schooners on the Lakes above the Falls of
Niagara, the cost of whose construction was about
S4,60O,0O0. The number of passengers on all
the Lakes in l845 was estimated al $50 900. the
total commerce of the Lakes during the same
year was about 800, 100000
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THE TALISMAN

Thoophlus Fisk, ESQ.,, has favored us with
his beautiful monthly Offering, The 'TA11s
MAN AND ILLUSTRATED ODD Fellows MAe..
ZINE" Vol. /. No. I. for July 1t is chaste and
interesting work, and cannot fail receiving most
liberal support. The present number contains ten
original stories, illustrated with appropriate wood
cuts, several pieces of poetry, and the names of
the officers ol the Grand Lodge, with list Of
the Subordinate Lodges Of Pennsylvania.
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BOARD OF EXAMINERS NAVAL,
SCHOOL

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July III, 1876.
SiR:-l have the honor TO enclose herewith the
list of midshiPmen who have passed their exami.
nation before this board the names being arranped
in the order of merit which has been assigned
them.
1t is proper to remark thai tho qualification and
merit of Messrs. II. Anlick and r. Savage were.
in the estimation of the board so precisely canal
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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HEAVY ROBBERY.

The Savannah Republican states that the resi-
dence Of Mr.. BIllingsea, near Whitesyile, Har
ris county, Geo, was entered by some person or
persons, and robbed Of about 12.000-upwards
Of 5000 IN gold, and the balance in Stale bonds.
BON mr. hIIIlngslea and his Overseer were asleep
in the house when the robbery was Committed
The rogues entered the house through an omen
window struck a light, obtained the KEYS. and
escaped with their booty undetected. Strange
That any man should keep money thus exposed
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PORTSMOUTH AND IT'S ADVANTAGES

correspondent, over the signature of "A
Sojourner' has sent us an article, on the advan-
tages of this town, for Mercantile. Agricultural
and Manufacturing purposes. The great length
of tho article, beside the different views take
on the subject of employing our young maidens
and lads in what we conceive the " pest houses
of America'-the cotton manu- factories, will pre-
vent our giving it an insertion. Another reason,
we have refused the insertion of able articles from
some of our talented citizens, who have no, com
piled with our established rules" giving US the
name of the author of the communication.
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Caroliuas and Georgia during the Revelation :"
The Politics and History Of the Dance !"
4" An account ofDou Pedro de la Gasca -" Ame,
rcan Military Laws" "Festus :" Mary
Lindsey ~" War;" Munfords Homer %" A
Vision OF the Blessed y Lays of Courage;"
8" Love aud be Kind )" The Tear of Repent
ance"
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RUMOR.

1t is rnmored that the President and his Csbi.
net have the question Of an attack on the Castle of
San Juan DE Uloa, Vera Cruz, under considera-
Iion, and that board Of Post Captains in the
Navy. have been ordered to convene a Wash.
ington City next Monday, TO give their opinion on
tie snbieCt.
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THE STEAMER MASsACHUsEJvrs

We learn from good authority that letter ba,
been received in the city Of Washington from ons
Of Capt. Stewards company of volunteers. da,ed
July lst, announcing the arrival of the sleamer
massachusetts,, with The command of Lieut. Col
watson, al that place The volunteers were all
in good health, having suffered with notb;ny bn,
sea-"ickness during the voyage and are represent
ed To have been in excellent spirits Bali. Sun
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ANOTHER PRESIDENTIAL CANDJ-
DATE LAID lip

The Buffalo Commercial says Judge Mclean
must be laid on the shelf and remain where he is
for life Some of the Wings suggest also that
Henry Clay withdraw, in order that they NAV
put Mr. Crittenden on the track in his place.
The Wings are sadly at loss for candidate.
Their policy now is 10 keep The Natives from spoil
ing General Taylor, in order that as last resort
they may, with their allies, fall back on Old
Rough-and- Ready.
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NAVAL.

The bark Calhleene, Capt. BIii1in, at New
York, from Rio Janero, June 9th, left in tina,
port the ship Columbia, Com. Rosseau, and Ports
mouth, Commander Henry. The sloop war
Saratoga, Capt. Shubrick, sailed from Rio on the
Cd for Bahia
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EFFECTS OF HEAT

The ST. Louis New Era uf the 7th inst. saws
that three persons died in that city on the 9Th
from the effects of the heat. The Thermometer
sood at IL O'Clock M. at 1902 Farenheit in the
shade.
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REGFNE SIZE

The talented author of the b" Wandering Jew"
has new work in the French press, called Tor
nedrow.''
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#. ID. RICE,

Better known the original "Jim Crow
has recovered his speech, which he was lately
deprived of, by a stroke of paralysis.
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ABOLITIONISTS.
F. A. ID.

We heard of an aboltionst this morning who
goes it so strong for the doctrine that he will not
use any but coiored paper to write on. and cannot
even drink glass of water without little color
ing in it,
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COL PAYNE

Lieut Col. Payne, says the Baltimore SIM
one Of The officers wounded in The gallant actions
on The Rio Graude, arrived in this CITY on Mon
day evening, bringing with him variety Of the
trophies of war, and amongst them the celebrated
banner Of the Battalion do Gusrda Costa de-
TaoPico." He came up, we understand. on the
Norfolk boat and is on his way to Washington.
The CINCINNATI Gazette chronicles general
failure Of the grape crop in that region
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HON. r. M. Il. HUNTER.

We are indebted to the Hon. II. NJ. Il. Hunter
for copy of his Speech on the Tariff Bill, deliv
cred in the House of Representatives the 30th of
June.
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a, 81. called rebellion will not be ATTEMPTED bv
NAL directed, undisciplined body of French habi
tans, Joined to few frontier smugglers; but the
Anglo Canadian, aud the Franco Canadian will
unite in irresistible effort to extricate them
selves from foreign snhjugation.
The compromise of tho Oregon boundary at the
parallel of 40, Isl in fact, but Temporary indul-
gence To British occupation. IL is, setting aside
all political considerations but the allowing Of
punt of etiquette, or at most the sacrifice Of tho
present in the security of the future. The tide
of emigration. ever rolling from the European
shores, finds its barrier but in the waves of the
Pacific, and in its passage over republican soil,
loses every vestigo of monarchical prejudicc-
The new settlers Of American land will never
submit to foreign jurisdiction either the whole
territory west of the mountains will unite in the
formation of an Independent republic, or be added
10 our own extended domain. The idea of the
English arm of power. stretched over the Ameri-
can Republic, To guide the desines of the settler
who breathes the very air Of freedom, is too pre-
posterous TO be inr moment entertained. So
surely, then, as with the progress of lime moves
the march of mind, so surely will the Canadas,
probably before the present generation has passed
away. be withdrawn from the domination of for
eign power and time pleles the settlement
of the Oregon Territory. north of 40, by the hand
of the democratic pioneer, and Of The emigrant
fleeing from oppression, the last traces of Eng
IuIe are sweep away HIoFef from the
Northern Continent of America"
MINERAL LANDS OF LAKE SUPERIOR.
The following message Of the President Of the
United States was sent 10 the Senate:
To The Senate Of The United States:
i communicate herewith report from the Sec
rotary OF the Treasury. transmitting report from
the Commissioner of Public Lands. in reply TO
The resolution of the 22d June, 1916, calling for
lniormatun of the progress which has been made
IN the surveys of the mineral region upon Lake
Superior, and within what time such surveys may
possibly be prepared for the sales of the land in
that conntry In answer to that portion of the
resolution which calls for the 80 views Of the Ex-
ecuive respecting the proper mode Of disposng of
said lands, keeping in view the interest of the
United States. and the equitable claims Of ndi
vldnals, who under The authority of the War
Department have made improvements thereon, OF
acquired rights of possession" | recommend that
these lands be brought into market and sold at
such price and under such regulations Con-
gress may prescribe and that The right of pre-
empiion be secured To such persons as have. under
the authority of the War Department, made i'm
provements or acquired rights of possession there
on Should Congress deem ii proper to authorize
The sale of these lands, il will be necessary to
attach them to suitable land districts, and that
they be placed under the management and
troll of the General Land Office. as other public
lands. JAMES X. POLK.
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MAINE u, S. SENATOR

James w. Bradbury, has been elected U S.
Senator for the State of Maine Nh b. is sound
Democrat, and is said to be a talented speaker.
INTELLIGENCE FROM EUROPE.
The Steam Ship Cambria, was 10 have Sailed
from England the 9TH of July. We may expect
news by her on Monday morning
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Correct: l.. KEARNEY. Presiden, Board
Attest: JAMES TILToN, Secretary of Board
APPROVED, July | i. 1916.
GEORGE BANCROFT
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DEATHS.

In this city, at his residence on Capitol Hill
at II O'Clock, on yesterday, aged 62, JONATHAN
ELIOT.
His funeral will take place from his late re-
sldence Tomorrow at O'Clock
Mr. ELIOT was for many years resident Of
this city, the author of several standard works,
and at one time the editor of public journal.
Or consumption, on Wednesday afternoon,
JAMES ST. UGHToN GIBSON, son of the late Jo-
seph Gibson, in the 2lst year of his age
In this city, on the 9th February, Mr. JAS
II. TUsToN. in his 42d year.
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SPERMACETI SOAP,
march 6-tf.

L'OR preventing or curing chapped or rough
i hands, caused by cold or windy weather, also
Tor washing nfants-being remarkably mild and
soothing to the skin.
AT this season of the year, and during winter,
many people are afflicted with "chapped hands,
We have heretofore suffered much from the same
cause, and have applied almost every kind of med
Icnal preparations which were recommended to us,
but without success, until we finally determined to
use Glenn's Compound Spermaceti Soap. This
had the desired sfect and having used it constantly
for two or three years, we can confidently pro-
nounce it an infallibe remedy.-Daiiy Forum.
For sale by the sole agent. s. PARKER,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
mar 6-tf
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TW NTY-NINTH CONGRESS.
SENATE.
THURSDAY, March IL, 1876.

Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Tuston.
Journal by the Secretary, Mr.. Dickens.
A motion was carried that when the Senate
adjourn it adjourn over to Monday next
Petitions and memorials were presented by
Senators Atherton, Bright, Cameron and Dix.
On reference of a petition from some fe-
male abolition society in Pennsylvania, the
motion of reference was, after some debate,
laid on the table.
Reports Of committees being in order,
Mr.. Westcot made'two, but was inaudible in
the gallery, and their purport, therefore, re-
mains in the dark. He always follows his pa
pers 10 the secretary's desk--to be sure of their
purport himself, il is supposed.
The printing Of Mr.. Burke's annual report
OF the proceedings Of the Patent Office, caused
much discussion again to-day.
Mr.. Ashley being in favor of large num-
Der being printed, and Mr. Niles opposed to it.
The report for 1874 was published by Messrs
Copperhwaite, SC. OF Philadelphia, at 25 els.
a copy, when they cost the Senate that year
for It's gratuitous distribution about 80 cents
per copy
Mr.. Webster thought the number not too
large.
MIR. Jarngan moved to lay the subject on
the table, which was carried.
Mr. J. then brought up the articles of the
Times newspaper of the 9th, 9th, and 10Th, Of
this month-and thought that the grave
charges therein preferred ought TO be investi-
gated. He read from the article ofthe 5thand
from the subsequent ones, wherein the editor
of the Times asserted that the Senate dared
not go into an investigation as-to the charges
made. He offered the following, viz:
Resolued, That committee OF five members
be appointed to inquire and report what mea-
sures, if any are proper, 10 vindicate the cha
racter and honor Of the Senate against the
charges of corruption published in newspa-
per printed in Washington city called the
Daily Times, on the 9th, 9th, and 10th inst,
with power to examine witnesses and send for
persons and papers.
On the question on the passage of the reso-
luton,
Mr.. Mangum said he had been opposed to
proceeding in this way, but had yielded be-
cause he understood that the editor had said
his charges could be substantiated by MEM
Der Of the present Congress.
Mr.. Speght followed in favor of the resolu-
ton.
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CONGRESS BOOKS, Law BOOKS.

CONGRESS BOOKS, Law BOOKS.
MEDICAL BOOKS, AMERICAN HISTORY.
lNi sc. The subscriber has for sails, at his Store
near corner of Al street and Pennsylsania avenue
Washington, large stock OF
LAW BOOKS.
Among them are all the elementary works also.
The English and American Common Law and
Chancery Reports All the New York and Marv-
land Reports: some of the Virginia Reports. The
Law Library, 80 vols, together with handsome
selection of such other Law Books as are suitable
for the Washington market.
CONGRESS BOOKS.
All the Laws, Documents, Journals, Registers of
Debates, and all books subscribed for or published
by Congress- to be had in quantities at the sub
scribers. The s.
MEDICAL BOOKS
were selected by the gentlemen of the Faculty in
the District. The collection embraces all the stan
dard and elementary works.
"AMERICAN HISTORY"
Some of the American Books are very old and
rare; and all the late works on American subjects
are to be found in this Chapter.
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS"
All the current literature Of the day will be found
among these, in all the various fashionable bindings
RELIGIOUS BOOKS.
$s All the Bibles, Prayer, and Hymn Books, Of al
most all the different denominations, in all kinds Of
bindings. M :.
"BLANK BOOKS AND STATIONERY
handsome assortment Of Blank Books, and
all kinds OF Stationery, for sale as above
The Books will be sold as cheap as at any other
Bookstore in the United States.
march 7-tf GEORGE TEMPLEMAN
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M. Calhoun had seen the resolutony and
approved Of il as calculated TO obtain the votes
ot majority Of this body, and should therefore
give. il his support.
Mr. Benton, without expressing opinion as
20 the propriety Of originating such resolu-
tion, yet, since il had gone so far, was in ia
vor OF its passage.
Mr. Chalmers expressed himself in favor of
its passage.
Mr. Westcott was in favor of The resolution
also, because every member OF the Senate
knew that ne was opposed to the notice, in
any form or shape It had come before the Sc
nate; and, because he did not think it necessa-
ry in order to ylndicate the character and ho-
nor OF The Senate. but that justice should be
done. This he said in substance twice over.
as he usually does, to make il more impress
sive.
Mr.. Bagby also spoke in favor Of the resolu-
ton, as also did Mr.. Berrien; and
The resolution was adopted, mem con.
The Chair appointed Messrs. Jarnigan. Ben
ton. Dickinson, J. M. Clayton, and Turoey Den
The special order on Oregon was then NOV
ed, and
Mr.. Atchison took the floor He commenced
by a lucid examination ofthe various amend
ments and substtutions that are now before
the Senate; explaining their difference and diff
ferent effects. He stated that he felt the most
implicit confidence in the discretion of the
President but he wished to share the response
bility with him in giving the notice. He
should 60 for the notice that comprised the
fewest and most pointed words, viz: the reso-
lutions Of the committee on Foreign Affairs.
When Mr.. A. concluded the Senate ad
journed until Monday next, Mr.. Calhoun hav-
ing the floor.