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Extract, from the Vera Cruz LoeomotOr, Of April %.
General Don Antonio Canales, on the 9Th of
April, writes to General Ampudia:
81 received your esteemed favor Of the ID, and
Immediately distributed in all the towns the procla-
nations which accompanied it. Pity that there
were SO few Of them. But good things are always
scarce.
"The Yankees are still in front of Matamoras, do
ing as the monkeys do. II we throw up forti6ca-
ton, they throw up another"
The Republican Monitor" of Matanoras, of
the LIST Of April, after giving an account Of the in
terview of General Worth with General Vega, says
"This being over, the fire was about to be osened
by our batteries, this honor being disputed among
the valiant soldiers who cover them; but il was ne
cessary to suspend proceeding suggested by en-
thusiasm, inasmuch as, there being a pretty deep
arms most dreaded by the contemplate enemy in 'front.'
these unquestionable advantages him could not
be used and all that could be done to exchange
cannon shots, leading to an useless effusion OF
blood" &c &c. although the enemy are supe-
rior in numbers, his excelency General Melia, and
his soldiers, have shed patriotic seeing the
deep river which prevents them from cutting to
pieces the perfdious invader General Ampuda
appointed commander-n-chief by the supreme gov
eminent, is expected daily; and then, when numer-
Gus forces shall have been collected on the field OF
battle, the enemy will be taught what Mexican
vaior can 10 wnen IL Is 10 DC proven tnat THIS mag
mar. NOUS nation is not to be outraged with impu-
nifty"
From the Vera Cruz "Locomoior," Of May 2.
1--WE learn from Mexico that the valiant army OF
the north was continuing its preparations to COM
mence hostilities against the invader. General
Arista passed through Monterey on the 4th ultmo.
On his arrival at the ercampmcnt of the troops, the
command Of which has been intrusted to him, it is
to be believed that in pursuance of the instructions
which he will have received from the supreme gov
eminent, he will doubtless have made his dispositions
to dslodge the enemy from the positions which oc-
cupies, and to which has been mpeled by the mos,
shameful instincts of spoliaton. The sanctity OF
the cause, the ability of the chiefs destined to COM
mand army, and the valor and skill of our veto
rams, render ndubitable the triumph Of Mexico in
the struggle"
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HEApauARrERs Assn OF ocourAuos,
Fort Polk, Texas, May II, 1886.
Tn...- NJ en-

As mark Of respect To the chief magistrate Of
the republic the work constructed al this place. 10
cover the main depot Of the army will be known as
Fort Polk" ...r
The commanding general takes this occasion to
express his satisfaction with tho dispositions made
for the defence and protection Of this point, 30 vital
y important to the efficiency and security Of the
my. To Major Munroe, the commanding ofhcer,
Captain Sanders Of the engineers, Majors Thomas
and MaeRee, and Captains Sibley and Hill Of III.
quaTtsrpasler's department, Captain Ramsey Of the
ordnance and Lieutenant Montgomery Of the sub
sstenee departments, credit is especially due for
their zeal and activity. The general returps his
thanks TO the numerous citizens who volunteered
their services in the defence Of the depot Their as
sstance added materially to lis strength and TO his
confidence in its ability TO resist attack. The re-
enforcement from the brig Lawrence" under Lieu
tenant Renshaw, and the large force Of sesfnen and
marines 50 promptly furnished by the squadron on
its arrival, require special acknowledgement 70
Commodore Conner and Commander Mercer Of the
navy. The army "a deeply grateful for this support
and co operation from kindred branch Of the pub
lie service.
BY order Of Brigadier General Taylor.
w. w. J. BLISS,
Acting Adjutant General.
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HEApoUARrERs Amy or OCCUPATION,
Point Isabel, (Texas.l Nav 10. 1876

SrR; | am making hasty visit to this place, for
the purpose Of having an interview with Commo-
dore Conner, whose squadron is now at anchor off
the harbor, and arranging with him combined
movement up the river avail myself OF the brief
time at my command To report that the main body
Of the army is now occupying its former position
opposite Matsmoras. The Mexican forces are al
vesting Matamoras, and opening the navigation Of
the river.
| regret to report that Major Ringgold died the
morning Of the 1lth inst Of the severe wounds re-
ceived in the action Of Palo Alto. With the excep-
ton OF Capt. Page, whoze wound is dangerous, the
other wounded officers are doing we'll In my report
|of the second engagement accidentally omitted the
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THoMpsoN,s MEXICO
Recollections ofMexico, by w,

rNoVUTIoofIVns OF HneN'CV, ny "Huuy 1 HUHP-
son, esq, late envoy extraordinary and minister
plenipotentiary Of the United States at Mexico.
Cyclope1ia Of Commerce, Mercantile Law FL
nance, Commercial Geography, and Navigation, by
VIM. Walaston, esq, new edition, containing the
present tariff, and an essay on commerce by J, R.
McCulloch, esq.
The American Shepherd, being a complete his
tory Of sheep, with their breeds, management, and
diseases, by l.. A. Morrel
Guide TO Texas, with map.
Guide for Travellers through the United States
Downing's Landscape Gardening and Rural Ar
chitecture.
Downing's Cottage Residences.
Do Fruits and Fruit Trees OF America.
Do. Ladies' Companion to the Flower
Garden.
Received and for sale by
GEO TEMPLEMAN,
Next corner a. street and Penn. avenue.
Nav Us
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OF FICIAL

We have received at an hour too late for any
special remarks upon them, the official Dispatches
from the War and Navy Departments. We lose no
time in laying them before our readers. IL will be
seen that they confirm substantially the accounts al
ready published.
HEADQUARrERs ARMT OF OCCUPATION,
Point Isabel, Texas, May 7, 1886
SIN. respectfully report that shall march
this day with the main body Of the army, 10 open
communication with Major Brown, and throw
forward supplies of ordnance and provisions II
the enemy oppose my march, in whatever force !
shall fight him. Occasional guns are heard IN the
direction Of Matamoras, showing that everything Is
right in that quarter.
Yesterday the recruits under Lieutenant Me-
Phail arrived here Aner filling up the companies
of the permanent garrison, "a lstAry and q. an
ary.,) the remainder Of the detachment, with
its officers, was placed under Major Munroe's or
ders To assist in the defence Of the depot The men
yet too raw TO take the field though efficient for
garrison defence. They will be permanently as
signed as soon as practicable.
The four companies Of the FIRST infantry are hour
ly expected, and will be seasOnabe reinforcement
The first shipment Of volunteers from New Orleans
may also soon be looked for. Their arrival will
enable me To open the river and free our communi-
| cations.
| am, sir very respectfully, your Obedient ser
want,
L. TAYLOR,
Breyet Brg'r Gen. u. S! A. Cong.
he AnIT rasgar( ..nIa of h.
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Tnr NAnoNAL FAR.-Thia exhibition eontinu

The NAuoSAL FAR.-ThIS exhibition continues
to be numerousy attended by cilizens and
strangers. Amongst the distinguished strangers
attending the fair with articles for exhibition,
we see the Hon. u. Pratt, an ex-member Of
Congress from the State Of New York. He
presents most beautiful specimen OF leather from
his extensive tAnnsry at Pratsvills built up by his
own talents and industry. He rs one Of the most
sterling democrats in the State Of New York, and
has thrice represented intelligent constituency in
the national legislature. The honesty Of purpose,
zeal, and industry which governed him in his bus-
ness pursuits, and conduced to his great wealth,
also regulated his conduct as representative Of the
people. What we know Of his principles, we know
him To be opposed to protecting the lords Of the
spindle at the expense Of other branches Of Ameri-
can industry. He is democrat Of the right school;
in favor Of fostering all branches of American labor
but not Of fleeing the farmer and planter to add
the wealth and luxuries Of those who invest their
capital in the spindle and loom. The citizens OF
this place much indebted to the exerons Of this
gentleman for the beautiful public edihce which is
occupied as the Post Office Department
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name Of Lieut.. Dobbins, 30 infan
officers slightly wounded, and dssif(

name OF Lieut. Dobbins, Sd infan0
officers slightly wounded, and dsaif
sion may be supplied in the despatA
under the painful necessity OF reporter .G..oI
Blake typographical engineers, after rendering a.
lngushed service in my staff during the affair on a.,
9th inst, accidentally shot himself with pistol an
the following day, and expired before night. -
IL has been quite impossible as yet to furnish de-
tailed reports OF our engagements with the enemy
or even accurate returns Of the killed and woundsd
Our loss is not far from officers and 40 men kl.d
and Is officers and 100 men wounded; while thar ~
the enemy has in all probability exceeded 300 kI.
ed; more than 200 have been buried by us on m.
two fields Of battle.
have exchanged a Sufficient number of prisoner.
to recover the command Of Capt. Thornton, Ths
wounded prisoners have been sent TO Matamora.--
the wounded officers on their parole General i,
Vega and a few other officers have been sent n
New Orleans, having declined parole, and will b,
reported TO Maj. Gen. Gaines. | am not cony.r.
SAINT with the usages Of in such cases, and bav
that such provision may be made for these prisoner
as may be authorized by law. Our own prisoners
have been treated with great kindness by the Mex-
lean officers rrs-...r. ..| ....-
am, sir, very respectfully your obedisnt servant,
.. II. TAYLOR,
b. Brig. Gen. u. s. A, condo.
The ADJurAET GEsERAL of the army,
Washington, ID. C.
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Communicated.
SPLENDID VIEW OF CoNSTANTINoPLE
IN THE ROTUNDO.

This remarkable pcture--which was placed in
the rotunda Of the Capitol few days since for pub
lie nspection-has already attracted general atten
ton. 1t appears to be fourteen or fifteen feet long
by four or five wide, and consists Of view Of the
city of Constantinople it was two hundred years
ago The artist is not known; but the picture was
purchased last year by Thomas Lloyd Halsey, esq .,
of Providence, Rhode Island at the sale the cee-
brated gallery of paintings Of the late Cardinal
Flesche, and has been presented by him to the Ma
tional Institute. M.
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THE UNION.
CITY OF w AsHIN TON.
MONDAY NIGHT, MAY 26, 1886.
CONGRESSIONAL.

In the Senate, to-day, after the transaction OF rou-
tine business the bill supplementary to the act pro-
yding for the prosecution Of the Mexican war was
discussed, and finally laid the table until to-mor-
row, when it will be acted upon. Mr.. Benton thea
resumed his remarks upon the Oregon jurisdiction
BILL and the motion to postpone the further consid-
Grafton Of the whole Oregon question until the hrs'
Monday in December next, speaking until twenty
minutes past o'clock, when he gave way to mo-
ton to 20 into executive session. He will conclude
his review Of the subject on the day after to'mor-
row. We arc compelled to postpone the publication
Of Mr.. BIS remarks until tomorrow.
In the House, a joint resolution was introduced
by Mr. Brnkerhoif, rendering to General Taylor,
and the army of occupation, the thanks Of Congress
for their recent operations the Rio Grande, and
authorizing one months additional pay 10 each non
commissioned officer, musician, and private belong
ing to that army on the 9Th instant. The resolution
was referred To the Committee Of the Whole on the
state of the Union.
The day was spent in committee, in the further
consideration of the civil and diplomatic sppropria
ton bill. There was good deal Of debate, not oil
any general importance
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HELpeUARrERs Army or occurArIos,
Point Isabel, Texas, May IL, 1876.
[SPEcIAL ORpEns no. OIL

lSPEcIAL oRDrs No. 81.
|. General Ia Vega and the other Mexican Off
GERS prisoners Of war, will be conducted 10 New Or
leans under charge Of Lieutenant j. j. Reynolds,
4th artillery, who will report his arrival to Ma
or General Gaines, for further Instruction.. The
quartermaster's department will furnish steamer
Tor the transportation OF the party. .y ...
9. As many Of the sick and wounded now at this
place as may be indicated by Surgeon Wood, will
be sent in suitable transports to ST. Josephs island
Assistant Surgeon Byrne will accompany the de-
tachment, and viii return with the convalcscents
that may be in condition to leave the general hosp
tai. The quartermaster's department will furnish
the proper transportation.
BY order Of Brigadier General Taylor.
w. w. j. BLISS,
Acting Adjutant General
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Hon. GEoRGE BAscRoFT, -.
Secretary OF the Navy, Washington.
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Model Drawing, from solid forms, and popular per-
spective, by B. Williams civil engineer, 1 volume;
Esrnshaw's States and Equilibrium Of Forces,
volume, London, 1845; Chemistry Of the Arts and
Manufactures, by Gray and Porter, volumes;
Groy on Weaving, l volumei Nioholsons Me
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Of Science applied to the mechanic and domestic
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Arts and Sciences 2 volumes; Brands Encyclopedia
Of Science and Art, volume; the Properties Of
Metals, as developing new system Of architecture,
by WIN. Vose Pickett, volume, London, 1886
Bennet's Mlwrghts and Engineers Pocket D'rec-
tor, volume, London Arithmeticsl Perspective, by
c. 2, Bernard, civil engineer, l volume, Londoni
and many other Of the best works the theoretical
and practical sciences in all their various branches
too numerous for the limits Of an advertisement,
most of them imported direct from London BY
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NOTICE Is hereby given that an assess

NOTICE Is hereby given that an assess
lN ment Of one dollar per share on the capital
stock Of the Union Copper Company has been laid,
and is payable on the LIST ofJuy next at the Office
Of the treasurer in Washington city, TO Joseph H.
Adams, esq, State street, Boston.
It. l. SMITH, Treasurer
Washington, %. c., May Is, 1916.
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We surrender almost the whole insds Of our pa
per this evening the intelligence Official and I'M
Officially from the scene Of the We are obliged to
exclude even the continuation OF Mr. Bentons
speech on the Oregon bill. We have reserved for
surs,iUs, little more than single column, though
we ire anxious to go on soon possible with the
editorial discussion OF several important topics. But
we must "bide our time" We have on hand an
interesting European correspondence which we
shall give, if possible, tomorrow.
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
Resaca de la Palma, May ii, 1916

HEApoUARTERs ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
Resaca de la Palma, May H., 1886.
ORDERS No. So .,
l. The commanding general congratulates the army
under his command upon the signal success which
has crowned its recent operations against the enemy
The GOODNESS and steadiness of the troops during the
action of the 9th, and the brilliant impetuosty with
which the enemy's position and artillery were car
ried the 9th, have displayed the best qualities Of
the American soldier To every officer and soldier
Of his command, the general publicly returns his
thanks for the noble manner in which they have
sustained the honor Of the service and of the coun-
try While the main body ofthe army has been thus
actively employed, the garrison left opposite Mata-
moras has rendered no less distinguished service by
sustaining severe cannonade and bombardment for
many successive days. The army and the country,
while justly rejoicing in this triumph Of our arms,
will depore the loss Of many brave officers and
men who fell CALAMITY in the hour Of combat.
2 1t being necessary for the commanding general
TO visit Point Isabel on public business Colonel
Twiggs will assume command of the corps Of the
army near Matamoras including the garrison Of the
field work. He will occupy the former lines OF
the army, making such dispositions for defence and
for the comfort Of his command as he may deem
advisable. He will hold himself strictly on the de.
fensive until the return Of the commanding general
BY order of Brig. Gen. TArLoR:
w. w. J. BLISS,
Act Adj. General.
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Washington is crowded with strangers, who have
visited the city to The naoOa fair and to attend
the races, as well the meeting ofodd Fellows and
Of the temperance society. These societies had
crowded meetings to-day, and formed long process.
sions, which were reviewed by the President
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TO THE EDITOR OF THE UNION.

BY publishing the name of JOHN MCLEOD, ESQ.,,
candidate for the mayoralty at the approaching
election, you will oblige many voters He is one Of
Oldest and most useful citizens, and would dis
charge the duties of mayor with credit to himself
and advantage to the city.
FIVE HUNDRED.
[Intelligenccr please copy]
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The President Of the United States and lady, and
some of the members OF his cabinet visited the ma
tonal fair on Saturday last in consequence of in
Vtaton he had received from the mayor of the city
on Friday. The mayor attended him on Satur-
dav
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UNITED STATES SHP CuAsERLAsp,
OFF Rraz SANTIAGO MavQ l9Ie


Sra: The arrival Of the squadron at this anchor
age, of which the department. was informed in nv
communication Of yesterday, was most opportune
To obtain supply of provisions from the depot a,
Point Isabel, General Taylor, after leaving Major
Brown with five hundred men in charge of The
works at Matamoras marched for the former place
with the remainder Of his forces, consisting of two
thousand men. On his return, when within twelve
or fifteen miles Of Matanoras, he encountered the
enemy in considerable force, estimated al from six
Thousand to seven thousand men, with largo por.
ton Of cavalry An engagement took place about
10 O'Clock yesterday m~rning, which lasted until
night A pilot in the employment Of the United
States at this bar who wished the army to-day, in
forms me that our loss amounted TO sixty killed,
and that General Taylor had offered the enemy bat
lie again to-day, but that it was declined From
the rapid and ncessant firing, particularly of are.
ry, throughout the day, should infer the loss Of
the enemy must have been very considerable. No
further particulars have reached me. Shortly after
the action commenced, received a communication
from Major Munroe, commanding Point Isabel,
requesting reinforcement from the squadron, for
the defence Of that post, where, it appears ell the
supplies for the army are deposited In the course
Of yesterday afternoon and this morning, FIVE hum
bred seamen and marines, under the command Of
Captain Gregory, of the Raritan, were landed from
the squadron-a force, il 10 believed, sufficient 10
defend il against any attempt that the enemy can
make. reinforcement for the army 10 houHys x-
pected from Galveston and New Orleans. lak
am, very respectfully, your obsdient servant
d. CONNER,
Commanding Home Squadron.
Hon. GEoRGE BAscRorr, -at F~6a
Secretary of the Navy, Washington.
.
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Brevet Brig'r Gen. U. s. A. Cong
The ADJuTAST GENERAL Of the army,
Washington, ID. c.
HEADaUARrERs ARhT OF OCCUPATION,
Camp at Palo Alto, Texas, May 9, 1876

Camp at Palo Alto, Texas, May 9, 1876.
STA | have the honor to report that | was met
near this place yesterday, on my march from Point
Isabel by the Mexican forces, and after action Of
about five hours disodged them from their position,
and eneamped upon the field. Our artillery, con-
sistng Of two l8pounders and two light batteries,
wac the arm chiefly engaged, and 10 the excellent
manner in which II was maneuyred and served Is
our success mainly due.
The strength Of the enemy IA believed to have
been about six thousand men, with seven pieces Of
artillery, and eight hundred cavalry. His loss Is
probably at least one hundred killed Our strength
did not exceed all told twenty-three hundred, while
our loss was comparatively tnaing-four men kill
ed, three officers and thirty men wounded,
several Of the latter MORALLY. regret To say that
Major Ringgold, Sd artillery, and Captain Page, 4th
infantry, are severely wounded. Lieutenant Luther,
I'd artillery, slightly so.
The enemy has fallen back, and it is believed has
repassed the river, | have advanced parties now
thrown forward in his direction, and shall move the
main body Immediately.
In the haste OF this first report only say that
the officers and men behaved in the most admirable
manner throughout the action. shall have the
pleasure Of making a more detailed report when
those Of the different commanders shall be received
am, sir, very respectfully,
Your obedent servant,
u. TAYLOR,
Brevet Brgadier General u. s. A., commanding.
The ApJUTAsr GENERAL, U. 8 army,
Washington, ID. C..
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REPEAL OF THE ENGLISH CORN LAWS

The following information cones from one Of the
very highest sources in Great Britain, and may be
relied upon;
"LIyERrooL, May 2, 1886.
"There has been some very teaziRg delay with
our corn-Iaw repeal bill on mere point OF form;
but the delay has flrthered the cause in the House
Of Lords. They are now convinced they cannot ef.
fectuay oppose the measure, and the bill is consd
cred SAFE ia all its details You may rest assured Of
this much 90 as II it were passed. The only
change possible is from gradual TO imnlsdias. On
Monday the Commons start again with it, and
week will most likely suffice to pass its remaining
stages in that house
MAY 4.-our London accounts this morning
represent the corn bill perfectly safe"
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The journal Of Saturday was read and approved
rHE ARMY or OCCUPATION.

MIR. BRINKERHoFF moved that the rules Of
the House be suspended TO enable him to offer the
following joint resolution; which was read for in
formation; .H
BE resolved BY ne senais and Housr Of RPrtssnstr,s of
N. United States Of .7meea in CongTsss assewbisd That
the thanks Of Congress due and hereby rendered
Brrve Brgidier General Zachary Taylor Commanding
army Of occupation his oce and men, for the forttude
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TwENTY-NINTH CONGRESS,
First Session.
MONDAY, May IS, 1916.
IN SENATE.

The journal having been read
A message was received from the House Of Rep
announcing that said House had passed
sundry priyate bills,