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WAR WITH MEXICO.

1t will be seen by extracts, which p,
publish, from New Orleans and other nam,
tha, war has actually commenced be,w,o
this country and Mexico. The news h,
created great excitement throughout III
country and volunteers are nockino T.
thousands to The aid Of General Taylo,
The President, on Moday afternoon Il.
sent into both Houses of Congress, Ns,
sage, detailing the events that had occu,,,
between our army and that of the Meyic,r
and calling upon Congress 10 autbo,,
measures TO be taken TO repel the invasio,
Upon the receipt Of the Message in H..
house, bill was introduced au,horiziroa,
President to raise $4,000 Volunteers d.,
appropriate sl0 900 600, and passed bc -,
vote Of ia TO Ia.
BY such generous impulse were Il,
members Of the House moved, ar,e, H.,
passage of the bill, that they ,ook up h.
one frcm the Senate increasing the numb.
Of men in each comp any from 60 10 I'M
and extending The enlistment from Tina
10 FIVE years. 1t was passed almost by ,.
camslion'
The Senate had no. acted upon the b.
raising volunteers at the last date.
A town Meeting was held in PhiladeI%,,
10 Wednesday of call Of The Mayor to e,.
press the opinion Of the ciuzens upon Nh,
state Of the public affairs.
Five companies Of artillery from F5r
NJ Henry and three from Fortress Mono.
have been order lC the seat Of warInIy
as. They are to start al the earliest po.,.
BILE conve nience.
The New Orleans Bulletin of Msy
says:-
No later information has been recti,ti
from the army on she Rio Bravo than VA.
published in our second edition on Sl,u,,
day morning. We have seen, hoUeycr
number of private letters, which give
clearer insight into the state OF aGdTs.Fm1
The best information we can get, we do rl
anticipate any serious disaster 10 Iho ms.
body Of The American Army. The camp
Gen. Taylor is so wei, situated & enuercta
that letters from himself and other offcerd
the army evince no apprehension Hh..y,
or
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lision which had taken place was sufficient
jus tifcaton TO resot, 10 war
The Message was sent 10 The House al
meridian. 1t opens by reference-lsr TO
our relations with Mexico as stated in the
annual message. Explains that his desire
was 10 fix the boundary Of Texas, and TO
adjust the claims Of our citizens, which had
been standing for twenty years, that all his
efforts having failed TO produce an smicable
arrangement, he has now TO announce the
state Of war. He showed how a Minister
came 10 be appointed in October, ls45. Our
Consel al Mexico was desired 10 inquire
il minister would be received. An affiir-
native answer was given, if our forces
we're Withdrawn from Vera Cruz. MrSli-
dell was appointed in November Herrea
was desirous 10 receive hm,but circumstan.
ces Of political nature prevented it, and
on The 24Ih Of December he was refused
Paroles succeeded in January, and Mr. Sill
dell was again instructed 80 present his cre-
denIials, and again refused;
Here ensued the difficulties now before
the public Forces were kept at Corpus
Chrisu unity it waJ known that Mexico
would no; recognize a Minister. Texas
had asserted the boundary Of the Rio Del
Nors in 1886, and The army was ordered
there on account OF the convenience Of car
rying provision and obtaining supplies.
Ampudia notified Geb'Taylor on the 10Th
ofAprIl 10 retire wiihinihe period Of twenty.
70 ur hours, and again Arista, on the 24Ih,
notified Taylor that he considered hostiliIies
had commenced, Taylor has called upon
Texas for four regiments, and on Louisiana
for four more, He invokes Congress 10
recognize a war, and recommended author
ity to be given TO call in large body Of vol
uateers for twelve months, and tha. llbersI
provisions be made 10 enable him TO procure
supplies, &c.
The message has been ordered TO be prir-
ed, and will be sent of by The evening
mall
The House has bill up for raising vol-
unleers and supplies, which will be closed
al 3 o'clock p M.
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focst. any Of The lower animals; they
eat and drink at mdniyh', enough 70,
week, they dsoce by dozens on q
space TOO small for Two; snd they issue
from q tainted atmosphere al 40 OF
Farenheit, into january fro,' at Zro
E,ch hoesekeeper Offers q dance bu,
once snoually, but each person attends
one nightly for months succe.sively
Suca Jsnciag we condemn as great,
evil phys cal and moral Public Ledg
er.
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The MCCOOk Case.

After all the great bulwark agains so,i
vice, is the jury-box. Private rights ft
there their redress assailed Innocence
defence. More lhan this, pablo yira
looks there for its protection against &'
spread of demoralizing crimes The ven
iicl in the McCook case, is a triumph o
aw, of virtue, of truth, over corruplion,dci
amallon'and vice The SympaihizuS wit
the culprit-ihe low-moulhed whispeun
OF slang-Ihe kindred spirits whose indg
lna!lon goes up to fever heat at the delecuo-
oil brclher>boIsr-siand Justly aud sigma
y rebuked by the verdict of firm aud hon
est jury.
The prosecution in its conduct and re,
suits affords but iule matter for criticism
The fact that The defendant inleuded to ].
duence a Representative with money d
clear we may cay indsputable In all til
court room defence, in all the out door an
bar room defamation, this has never been
seriously denied. What room is there
hen,foT objection 10 the prosecution or ID
results
The sentence Of The Court is, howeyer
we 'hlnk' open 10 observation. Why wsi
not imprisonment part of the punishment
A hne OF $500 and costs lfor the sentence
amounts to that is inadequate altogether 10
the offence, (rhe fine, 5000. is but $500
over the amount paid byMr. McCook and Oh
application to the Court, returned 10 him..
A few weeks ago, a man convicted Of pass,
ing counterfeit Bank Bill was sentence
oy The Court Of Quarter Sessions of h0
county Tor three years 10 the Penlenily
Is the offence of corrupdog the source q
es'sIa'on-of bribng those who make @a
avs lees dangerous and enormous, than
hi' OF passing false mole The Coun
'ao' beyond doub', the power to imprson
lcCook' aud it is singular indeed that Il
vas not exercised.
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From the Washington Union.
NIOMENTOUS.

We stop the press, that we may give
10 the american people, without sin
gle days delay, The following extract,
jus, put in our hands. The writer is q
gentleman Of The purest patriotism sad
of grea, ability. And is not connected
with our missions abroad, bu, he never
wrrres upon any supJecI on wnIcn ne II
not accurale y informed; and in the
present instance we have every reason
to believe that his statements and view,
are the result Of The amplest opporluni
ties which any one could desire for as.
|'erlaining The truth from The highest and
most unquestiouable sources.
.Ertract from priOute letter from an
American citizel noW inEurcpe, dQ.
ted
LONDON, April l3, 1916,
Ht is now generally believed, in the
best informed circles, that Sir Roberl
Peel will succeed 10 effeclng the change
proposed by him some time since, in
the corn laws, and that he will, then,
with his ministers, retire from Office.
This will happen at very early day-
probably before the middle of mex,
month. A new cabinet will, of course,
be immedi sleIy formed, after The disso.
luton Of the present one, under the Sc
lection OF Lord John Russell; and Lord
Palmerslon, it is confidently asserted.
will he restored 10 his old post of Sac
retary for Foreign affairs. The chief
obstacle 10 tho formation of a ministry
by Russell, at the time Of Pesl's resigna,
lion, was the objection urged against
Palmerston on account Of the hostile
feelings which he was known 10 entor.
lain against France. 1t was feared, on
both sides of the channel, that he would
be instrumental in destroying lhe'enien.
te c0rdIale' which subslsled between
Guzol and Peel, or rather between the
two governments.
In anticipation Il the early resigns.
lion of The Peel ministry, Pslmers,on
aVailed himself Of the Easter hoIydays
o make visit 10 The French metropo
lis, where he still continues, for The pur.
pose, II is very evident, Of reconclinQ
Louis Philippe 10 his restoration. He
has been most kindly received by M.
GuIzol, and The other members Of The
cabinet, and his mission doubtless will
terminate successfully. His sentiments
with regard 10 France will hereafter be
entirely pacific, because his continuance
in office would be Of but short duration
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From the Washington Correspondence of the Pub.
lie Ledger.
WAsHnoToN May IL, D P. VI.

WAsHn oToN, May IL, 2 p. VI.
The Message which l alluded 10 in iht
,e'egraphc despatch yesterday was sent in
10 day by .hs Presidents and has produced
considerable sensation. The President de.
csres lha, every effort 10 effect an am;ca
BILE settlement OF our difficulties had faiet
and it was now his painful duty TO announ
ce a state OF war existing between Mexico
end the United slaies..- - ~
Immsdha!sly on the message being read
Mr. Calhoun rose and con.endsd shat the
assumption of the Presidsnrot a. state o.
war was Incorrect according 10 It's sense
as implied by''he Constitution, Congress
was The only power that could declare war,
and il was for tito decide whether the COL.
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The North Branch Canal is nov in ia.
operation,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-05-16

The Washington Correspondent of the
Philadelphia Public Ledger under date Of
May 0, says
Letters from England, received by the
Cambria appear 10 be nearly unanimous in
'he expression of an opinion that no ne "
proposition for an adjustment of the Oregon
will come from tha, side of the
Atlantic, and that the danger of a ru2lnre
between the two countries 10 Imminent
one OF these, which has been published,
dated London, 18Th April, refers, as you
wall perceive, to the remarkable change in
me tone OF the London Times noticed IN
my le''ei Of yesterday, and another declares
'he perfect conviction of The wr,er tba, ,be
preservation of peace has depended entirely
upon S'r Robert Peel and Lord Aberdeen
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GENERAL AGENCY.

THE undersigned, la'e doorkeeper Of the House
l. of Representatives Of the United States, and
long clerk in the departments Of Washington, has
resumed the business Of general agent for claimants
upon the several departments Of the United States
as well as applicants for relief from the Congress Of
the United States. The undersigned has no other
business but that of agent and therefore attend
to his duties with promptness. Having been one
ofthe most successful agents at the metropolis here
tofore, and being generally known to claimants, and
to gentlemen Of standing in the various States, he
deems il unnecessary to put catalogue of names to
his card. Information in relation to any description
of claims communicated to applicants upon their
hitting retaining fee of FIVE dollars and paying
postage. A reasonable charge will be made in cases
where large claims are substanated and collected.
N. B. Titles to real estate in the city examined,
and real estate rented, exchanged, and sold.
Office directly opposite the Treasury Of the Uni
ted States J. E. DOW.
Oct. 2--6m 49,. Intelgencer. H.. ..
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R,-,xopr Nav ID lS46,
DOWNING'SNEw wORK---The Hor-
IL ticulturist and Journal Of Rural Art

III ticulturist and Journal Of Rural Art
and Rural Taste.-This work. the publication
of which was commenced on the first Of July, l546,
may be ordered of the proprietor, Luther Tucker,
|Cultvator Office, Albany N. T., or of Jos. Breck
u Co., Agricultural Warehouse, 81 North Market
street, Boston; M Fl. Newman d Co., booksellers,
|l99 Broadway, New York; and g. B. Zieber IL Co.,
Philadelphia, by whom it is published in those
|cities.
The Hortculturist is edited by A. ]. Downing,
ESQ., and pub ished on the first of every month, each
humber containing 48 pages octave printed in the
best STYLE and embellished with plates and numer-
GUS other engravings, in style similar to those
Igven in Mr.. Downings Landscape Gardening"
and "Cottagc Residences" Price 50 per annum.
The Horticultural will be devoted
l. To gardening in thoroughly practical as well
las scientific sense. ... ."
q To The description and cultivation of fruit
trees. ....'.. -. a.. -.a
g. To gardening as an art of taste, embracing es
says, hints, and designs on ornamental and land
scape gardening. -:
T. TO rural architecture, including designs for ru-
|ra cottages and villas farmhouses, gates lodges,
|ice-houses, wineries, &C., &c. ... .....
In short, this periodical may be considered con-
|nuaton of the various works on rural subjects, by
its editor, which have already been 30 avorably re-
|ceved by the public II ie now his object to assist,
Jas far as possible giving additional impulse to the
progress of horticulture and the tasteful in rural
life; subjects which are now so largely occupying
Jail those interested in country pursuits.
Subscriptions received by J. F. Callan, WASH
|ington city, and by the agents for 'The Cultiva-
|tor' throughout the Union. n "
July l7--df 1....s
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VNToRC EsTER's DICTIONARY
wv enlarged edition .... ..r.sE

A new universal and critical dictionary OF the
English language, by Joseph f. Worcester. The
dictionary of Johnson corrected and enlarged by
Todd and W. ker's Critical Pronouneing Dictionary,
have been made, in some degree, the basis of this
work; but the words found in those dictionaries
have been carefully revised, with regard 10 their
photography, pronunciation, definition, &c; and a
great part Of them, especially such relate TO tho
arts and sciences, have been defined entirely anew.
To the words found in Todds johnson, nearly
81, 900 words have been added and for these words
authorities are given. The work contains much
improved edition Of Walkers key to the pronuncia-
ton of classical and Scripture proper names; and TO
Walkers vocabulary about 5000 classical names
have been added. IL also comprises pronouncing
vocabulary of about 4 900 modern geographical
names. The several vOcabuares are computed 10
| contain upwards Of l06, 900 words. '..
| Great attention has been bestowed on pronuneia-
ton, and with regard words Of various, doubtful,
or disputed pronunciation the authorities for the
various modes exhibited; that this dictionary
| will show the reader in what manner these words
are pronounced by oil the most eminent English
orthoepiats. The grammatical forms and infections
Of words have been given more fully than ever be-
fore in any English dictionary and brief critical
notes on the photography, the pronunciation, the
grammatical form and construction and the peculiar,
technical, local, provincial, and American uses OF
1 words are scattered throughout the volume. The
design has been give the greatest quantity of use
full matter in the most condensed form, and 10 speci-
fy, as far as practicable, authorities in doubtful and
disputed cases.
Just published, complete in one octave volume,
NoV.-i7 F. TAYLOR.
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VIEW additions ofDesirabie Dry Goods.

EV duuitiOub DNy sOouss
IN have just opened thirty packages Of goods,
both staples and fancy all of which can sell at the
lowest prices Iname among the many
30 pieces black Alpaca, all qualities
25 do do ealicoes
Black Grapes and black love wells
Best black kid gloves
Super black spun silk, alpaca, Cashmere, and
cotton hose t... ...r
GO pieces white, scarlet, and yellow hannels, very
cheap 10. ..r .H .. r..
81 black wool and fine Thibet shawls
pieces very extra fine bombasins
2 cartons heavy Terkerr shawls, very cheap
$50 pairs twilled blankets
100 do 1914, la, l2-4, and lS-4 Whitney
blankets
10 pieces Canton banketing
10 do lama plaids, bright colors
so scarlet Grape scsrfs r
bale handsome cloakings
40 heavy net shawls, new style
A black tafeta silks, for mantillas
Colored silks, new styles, in great variety
pieces rich black satin ottoman
do do shaded waIered mousseline
10 do do plaid do
Marcelines, OF all colons
Ipsh hnens, heavy and undressed
Oamask diaper and napkins
pieces blue-black and black velvet.
Purchasers are respectfully invited to an exam
ination of the above, which together with every
kind OF goods adapted TO the present demand, we
will offer very low. X. ESTEP.
Nov 2-eo2wf
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UNITED STATES PATENT OrFrcr.

UNITED orATEb PATENT OFFIcE
~... November Z, 1886.
IN the petition Of w. B. Leonard, of Matea wan
~ in the State Of New York, praying for an exten,
sion of patent granted to said Leonard for railway
drawing head for spinning for seven years from The
eeprauon OF SAID patent which takes place on the
10th day of September, lS47. =" - ;. - :
Is ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office on the lst Monday (7th) of December
next, at II O'Clock m; and all persons are notified
10 appear and show cause, if any they have, why
sala petition ought not to be granted .,s :. ,-''
oruereu' also that this notice be published in the
Union, at Washington; keystone and Pennavly,.
man, at Philadelphia; Jedersonan, New York:
Herald, Providencei and Post, Boston. h. ....c >
EDMUND BURKE,
NJ, Commissioner of Patents.
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CoLLEcToR's orFIcE, KEY WEsT,

CoLLEcToR's orFIcE, KEY WEsT,
18th October, 1876.
THE Sand Key and Key West lighthouses
Il we're entirely destroyed by the hurricane of
the Ilth inst, and the floating light at the entrance
ofthe northwest poss, Key West, was driven from
her moorings. Sand Key has disappeared, and no
light will be shown either there or at Whitehead's
Point, Key West, until further notice. ..
The light-ship at the Northwest Pass, will be re-
placed by the 25th inst The floating light at Cary 8
Fort reef is secure at her moorngs.
uW @ s. r. MALLORY, Collector.
To be published 80 days in the New York Her
AID Courier and Enquirer, and Journal of Commerce.
and send bills to s. r. Mallory, collector, Key
West. ...... .. .... ~ ... u.
Oct 90--dlm ...
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CT. CHARLES HoTEL.-My friend. in

CT. CHARLES HoTEL--My friends in
- the temperance cause having of late called
public attention to the superiority OF the "St
Charles" over other hotels, have found ii necee-
sary to enlarge and reorganze the restaurant depart
ment. Having made extensive arrangements for
AN abundant and constant supply Of superior oys-
tiers, game, terrapin, &c. have engaged an expo
rieneed cook and two walters exclusively for this
branch Of my business and secured the services oan
additional bar-keeper. Grateful for past fayors,
hope with this new arrangement, TO meet the wants
Of my patrons, and merit continuance.
N. b. Having leased the entire upper part Of the
hotel, consisting OF thirty to forty rooms, am pre-
pared to receive transient permanent boarders, by
the day, week, month, or year. The ordinary table
will be supplied with the best the market effords A
limited number of persons will be taken for meals
only" at very low prices. "
c. J. MAC LELLAN.
ST. Charles Hotel, Oct. 5th.
Oct. 5-eoI3m
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TYE and Ear Inflrmary. -professor N.

II r. SMITH and DR.. COHEN, have es,ab-
lished at No TIA Baltimore street, Baltimore, lover
Monsarrat's apothecary sore,) an INFlRMARY
for the medical and surgical treatment Of diseases Of the
EYE and EAR; Dr. SMITH giving attention to
the diseases of the eye, and DR.. COHEN to those
Of the ear. Attendance at the Infrmary daily from
| to o'clock. gin ..,.
They may be consulted also at their respective
offices; DR.. SMITHS, No. 1913 Lombard street,
and DIR. COHEN'S, No. lis North Charles street.
Oct milf
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HowARD's Improved ChemicaI Chic

HOWARD'S Improved ChemicaI chic
- ride Soap.-This soap has stood the test of
many years. experience, and is deservedly celebra-
ted for rendering the skin smooth and soft; remoy-
ing pmples, bemishes, and chaps from the hands
and face for cleansing and healing scars and wounds;
tcularly in Infants As dentrifce, it is particular
ly valuable owing to its cleansing and purifying
properties. Persons afflicted with decayed teet6
and offensive breath, would find it of great benefit,
and those who are blessed with good and sound
TEEN may continue to enjoy that blessing by care.
ully cleansing their teeth and gums every morn;nr
with the soap and cold water. We say to one and
ALL give II trial. and its good qualities will soon be
For sale by the drug and fancy stores generally;
also by Stevens o. Emmons, Browns Hotel.
Prepared and sold by
THoS. P. MORGAN,
Near Seven Buildings, Washington city.
Nov. 25-eod2m
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Dancing and Department, Odcon Ha ii
corner l-2 street and Pennsylvania ~
avenue. 0a.s9 a.s. f.s.'
M KILMISTE, from Europe, teacher of the
lvI. most fashionable and approved dances. upon
principles imParting to pupils grace, ease, and eIc.
gance, in general department. = - 7.-" e..
TERMS: ..4...r ..
Private lessons at the residence Of family DER
quarter, SIS. 49, ~,
Private lessons at the Academy, Sl2. au..
course of FIVE lessons, including every requisite
instruction for assembly dancing, AS. -
Dancing and department at the Academy. per
quarter, So r1'
Attendance twice q week a-,. ..
Sept. 16-tf a
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DANCING ACADEMY

MI IL. r. Z. Liable respectfully informs
W his pupils and the ladies and gentlemen of
Washington and Georgetown, that his first course
of tuition in dancing, Waiting, &C., will commence
on tuesday, November Sd, at his residence on
Thursday, and Saturday, from 3 O'Clock, p. m. to
O'Clock, p. m, for young ladies' from to D. m.
for young masters and from to p. m. for gentle
men. $3.50
Mr.. F. c. L. will give instruction in every de-
scrlptlon OF fashionable. dances, and movement
taught in the most correct and graceful stvle. t.
N. b. For terms, other information, apply nj
his residence, Pennsylvania avenue 'f'' =
Oct l6-2aw3m ..a. .,s.... ...s....it~ lRse.
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HUNTINGTON, Ind, June 81, 1916.

HUNTINGTON, Ind, June II, 1916.
DR.. SMITH:
DEAR SIR: am most out Of your "lndian Vege-
table sugar-coated pills." and find them selling so
fast that think you had better send me two gross
Immediately They give such general satisfaction
that people come at least twenty miles for them,
and as it is generally known am agent for them,
would be very sorry to get out
Yours respectfully,
SAML. MOORE g. co.