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IT Grand Temperance Procession
District Asscmbiy United Brothers of Temperance
The District Assembly will meet At the Hall Of
United Brothers Of Temperance, Association No. /,
on Friday Morning 22d inst, at Q O'Clock, A. NJ,
tor the purpose Of joining the procession at the
City Hall. The Assembly would sfectionately urge
upon all the subordinate Associations United Broth
ers OF Temperance, in the District Of Columbia and
elsewhere under its jurisdiction, to be puncual-te
come out to man on that occasion, a. the Temper
ance cause expects every man to do his duty.
BY order: R.. p. ANDERSON,
Ist Vics-President
l.. 8. Beck, Asst Rec. Sec'y. may 19-tc
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IL Temperance Procession TOR the 29d
inst. Tho clergy, members Of Congress- and stran-
gers invited, or dssrous Of joining the procession.
will please meet at the City Hall ~ early %
o'clock, A. M, when the COMMITTEES Of Reception
will conduct them to the Room kindly rendered for
their use by our worthy Mayor. previous to taking
their position in the line assigned them BY the
Grand Marshal DR. J. WALCH.
JAMES LITTLE,
L. 8. BECK,
G. q. BEVERAGE.
- SPEAKS,
may ls-ts Committee Of Rsesptisa.
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From the Hon. z. Pratt, late NJ c. from the State Of
.Neio York.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
February 25, l645
take great pleasure in bearing testimony to the
.uner;or skill of DR.. l.. Parmele, from q know
ledge Of his operations in his profession of an i'm
noriant character performed by him, as well as to
his worth as citizen; and having been long and
intimately acquainted with him, now cheerfully
recommend him to all who require his aid
Il. PRATT.
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WASHINGTON CIrY, ID. C.
November ~, ls46.
take pleasure in adding my testimony to the
foregoing having received for myself and other MEM
bers of my family the benefit Of the professional scr
vices Of DR.. Parmele to my entire satisfaction.
ANDREW COYLE.
From the Rev. C. W. Everest, Of Connecticut.
REcToRY GRACE CHURCH,
Hamden, Conn.,, July 81, lS45.
For nearly three years past | have been well
acquainted with Dr. l.. Parmele. During this
period have had opportunity of seeing much OF
his work. and have several times enjoyed the
benefit of his professional services knoio him to
be superior Dentst-and can therefore most
cheerfully recommend him to any who may stand
in need Of such aid it is his business to render
AS gentleman, also, he is worthy Of all conf
dence and / doubt not he will receive at the
hands of an intelligent public that patronage to
which his talents and his worth entitle him.
G. w. EVEREST.
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Certificates Of Members Of the Philadelphia
Bar.

My daughter has used Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth
Wash and powder, and has found its effects to be
cleansing and publication Of the gums, and sweet
ening Of the mouth. have no hesitation in recon-
mending the most beneficial preparation for the
teeth have ever seen.
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From the Hon. Noah a. Phelps, late Secretary Of the
State Of Connecticut.

From the Hon. Noah a. Phelps, late Secretary Of the
State Of Connecticut.
MIDpLETowN, CoNNECTICUT,
September 81, 1S45
Dr. l.. Parmele resided some time in this city,
following the practice OF Dentistry. he is a
worthy citizen, and sustains high reputation in
the line of his profession. From my knowledge
of the man, his standing in society, and profession
al skill, take much pleasure in recommending
him to the favor and patronage Of the public.
NOAH A. PHELPS.
Fyop, the Hon. Robert Dale Oaoen, M. C. from the
State Of Indiana.
"WAsHrNGToN CRY, Dec. %, 1845.
"Having on various occasions availed myself Of
the professional services of DR.. l.. Parmele to my
entire satisfaction, / take pleasure in adding my
testimony both as to his skill as Dentist and his
49, : ROBERT DALE OWEN"
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Having made use Of your much celebrated Tea
berry Tooth Wash, l feel convinced that it is the
best article have ever known, and hereby warmly
recommend its use to the public in general as q
pleasant and eficacious article for preserving the
Teeth and Gums.
ROBERT E. JOHNSTON.
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pealsd that law, but as substitute, had adopted
the present system Of deposite banks, and prohibit
ed changing any one of those for another bank, ex
eept for specified reasons. No alternative was LET
but TO continue the existing system until Congress
shQvd think proper to change II. The change, At
hoped will now be made by return TO the treasury
Of the constitution.
Nor will il be useful to establish constitutional
treasury, II il is TO receive or disbuTse the paper o.
banks. Separation from the banks in that case
would only be nominal, and no addition would bt
made TO the circulation of gold and silver
"Various forms of paper credit have been suggest
ed, connected with the operations Of the coDsttu
tonal treasury; but they are all considered as I'm
pairing one ofthe great objects Of such treasury
namely, augmented circulation Of specie. II pa
per, in whatever form, or from whatever source !
may issue, should be introduced a circulation by
the constitutional treasury, it would, precisely Il
that extent, diminish its use as means Of clrcula
ung gold and silver"
Such were Mr Walkers views, as expressed in
his annual report and they will be carried into full
execution. Nor did he desire that any circulating
paper should be issued under the bill; but the
very reverse was both his expressed intention and
earnest desire. Let the bank wing press complain
as they may; but the specie circulation will be
greatly enlarged under the instructions Of MIR
Walker in carrying into full execution the law es
tabllshing the constitutional treasury.
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JUSTICE.
For the Union
MEXICAN WAR.

The causes Of The and is continuance, Se.-To
trhOm does IL the blame property attach?
Let us, in the fret place, make the inquiry whether
Texas was not by right free and independent peo-
pie as acknowledged by these United States as
likewise by England, France, Holland, &C.
This question being afirmstively answered, had
not Texas the right TO annex herself (as she has
dOne) to the United Statssi
Again: The aggressions Of Mexico against the
United States have long been subject Of complaint
and remonstranee on our part treaties were yio-
lated, moneys due were withheld on the part Of
Mexico, and threats and bombast thereafter were
thrown out against us, and these things submitted
to by the United States and Mexico justified in her
course by whig members Of Congress, in their
speeches on the floor Of the House, and the whig
press generally Thus emboldened and thus iusti-
fed, war was openly proclaimed by Mexico against
the United States; our territory was invaded, and
our own soil was stepped in the blood Of our own
people. Then, and not ill then, did the President
Of the United States place himself in an active atl
tude and prepare for hurting back her hostlities,
which was not only justified by the people, but
war against Mexico was recognised by Congress,
and responded to by the nation at large. We re-
turned the blow at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma,
on the 9Th and 9th of May last. Then on some of
the whig heads rests in some measure the blood
which has been shed in this war and il the Presi-
dent Of the United States now fails 10 accomplish
his wishes-that is, to make an honorable peace
with Mexico-this disappointment, too, may be
charged to the wings. II not, Mr.. Davis Of Massa-
chusetts was not to blame for his course in term-
mating the late session Of Congress for which he
was not only condemned by every lrue-henrted
democrat, but believe, also, by some Of the wings.
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Sad for these alarmsts that they had not succeeded
in divoTcing the President and Vice President in The
question of the new tariff pleasant for that party
who have so long shrieked for the protection and
excessive profits Of one class against the advantage
and prosperity of all other classes would have been
the spectacle But "Polk and Dallas" are still To-
gether-together for the good Of the country and
the strength of the party that elected them Penn.
sylyana will stand by Mr.. Dallas, and the "panicn
will subside She will justify him by her election,
in October, ola "nde tariff legislature, by her future
reelection of Governor Skunk, or governor Of
POLK and Dallas" principles and she will be count
ed in the majority Of those States of the Union con.
tnung to honor these high officers for their per
sonal purity and their political eonstancy and cour-
age. Lord Bacon said il was "good to scatter in
eense where evil odors had been raised.". The aim
Of this communication is less TO offer "incense" 10
Mr. Dallas, than TO do him
JUSTICE.
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Equal RIGHTS.
From the New York Morning News.
NAVAL PREPARATIONS

An unusual degree of activity prevails at our
aavy-yard, and everything in relation to the de-
spachng of our vessels there is progressing with the
utmost rapidhy. Too much credit cannot be award
ed TO the officers at this station for the prompt and
very efficient manner in which the orders of the
Navy Department are executed. We were at the
yard a few days since, and observed that the new
sloop- of-war Albany was in a rapid state of COM
pletion II IS only short time since she was
launched, and yet such has been the attention and
industry displayed by Captains Siringham, Hudson,
and the officers generally, that she has now her
mass IN, and will in short period Of time be fully
equipped ami ready for sea. We were particularly
struck with the perfectly beautiful model Of the Al
bany. Her proportions are Of the most symmetri-
cal description; and we venture to say that she will
prove the fasting sailing vessel in the navy She is
to be commanded by Captain Breszc. The Albany
was built under the superintendent of Mr. Grel,
the naval constructors and reflects the highest credit
upon his skill and ingenuity in producing so perfect
a specimen of naval architecture. The steamers
Spihre and Vixen will probably be at the yard TO-
morrow, and Captain Stringham has directed that
the most active measures be taken to insure their
prompt despatch. They are, when ready TO proceed
forthwith to the gulf to cooperate with our squad
ron there. Captains Tatnall and Sands, both brave
and gallant officers, have been assigned to command
them. These vessels will prove great acquisition
to our fleet already off Vera Cruz
The Preble sloop-of-war is ready for sea. but
lacks her complement of men. Captain Shields
commands the Prebe, and drawer or better officer
never trod ships deck. Her destination is the Pa
enc Inc sioop-o-war Boston is also ready for sea-
and will probably be sent to the gulf
All this activity denotes that Mr.. Bancroft is de-
termlned, IN the present crisis of our relations with
Mexico, to keep force afoat sufficient for any and
every emergency. The business of the Navy De-
parlment was never great upon the present oc-
casIon, and we believe the number of vessels now in
actual service Is larger than at any period in the
nIt hA I
state of ,discipIne-never more so. II is composed
Of the right material-brave officers and good sea-
men,. We rejoice to say that the very able and en-
ergetic head of the Navy Department is not to leave
the cabinet es has been currently reported. His
retiring, in the present posurs Of our affairs, we
should highly regret. 1t would be great injury TO
the welfare of the navy, and to the interests Of the
country generally.
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Communicated.

Aner Witnessing for some time, as a spectator,
the stirring events Of the late session Of Congress,
and the aborous exertons Of the President and his
cabinet TO carry out, IN combination with the demo-
cratic members Of the national legislature, the will
Of their joint constituents, permit to offer few
remarks.
The democratic system is based upon truth in it's
most comprehensive meaning. Justice 10 all is its
maxim and rule OF action. This great principle
has been admirably displayed in the tariff bill Of
the late session. That bill will be more and more
valued by the American people its principles and
fleets shall become known and felt by the nation
That the compromise act should have been repealed,
was outrage which nothing but hard hearted
avarice could have demanded, and which could have
been perpetrated only by party that tramples
upon every popular right and interest TO crafty
their lust for power.
Will the manufacturers agitate for the purpose Of
restoring the act of 1912 | sincerely hope they
will Do not be surprised at this avowal. / con-
slider the new act as imposing heavier burdens on
the great of the people than is either necessary
or proper; and nothing than fair and spirited
discussion before them will be necessary to con-
vince them of that truth II the monoposts are
wise, and wish to retain that portion Of the spos Of
deceived people which the new act secures TO
them, they will keep quiet, acquesce in its provi-
sions, and instruct their hired attorneys, out Of
Congress, to refrain from illusions to the subject.
The Louisiana volunteers, whose case has ex-
cited much angry comment in New Orleans, deserve
well Of the country for their patriotic ardor in the
public service. But while doing justice to them, we
have right to ask justice from their fellow-citizens
10 the Secretary of War.
Will it be commended by any democrat 1--WE ac-
knowledge that wings very loose in their prac-
tce on that subject) that the Secretary Of War can
order the militia into service contrary to lawi-that
he can, of his own will, fix their terms of ser
vice-that he can subject to the control of the rules
and articles of war any troops who are in service,
either contrary to, or without provision of law
Think for one moment of the consequences of such
monstrous doctrines. He is as much under the
control of Congress as the humblest soldier in the
ranks, and can do nothing in organizing or dismiss
ing troops, except Congress shall have first clothed
him with the power to act.
The correspondence in Wednesdays Union shows
cusively, and trust it will satisfy the people of
Louisiana completely, that had Governor Marcy
acted otherwise than he did, he would have sub
jected himself to the severest condemnation. Let
the people of Louisiana (the volunteers included)
read the documents, and let us then hear from them
We should be glad to hear also from the demo-
Gratis of all Pennsylvania upon the new tariff BILL as
soon as the smoke Of the late battle has passed
away.
Equal RIGHTS.
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LPunLIc-No. Isl

AN ACT making appropriations for the payment
of navy pensions for The year ending thireth
June, one thousand eight hundred and forty
seven. ...
BE il enacted By the Senate and House of Representa-
tiuss fths United States Of america in Congress as
senbitd, That the following sums be, and the same
are hereby appropriated, out of any money in the
tieth June, one thousand eight hundred and forty.
seven; ..a
To pay Invalid pensions, thrty-two thousand
three hundred and thirtyfve dollars and forty cents
To pay the pensions of widows of officers, sea-
men, and marines, twelve thousand dollars
APPROVED, August 10, 1886. -
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[PnnLic-No 16.l

AN ACT to establish the Smithsonian Institu
ton," for the increase and diffusion Of know
edge among men.
James Smlthson, esquire, Of London in the king
dom Of Great Britain, having by his last will and
testament given the whole Of his property to the
United States of America, to found at Washing
ton, under the name Of the Smithsonian lnsttu
ton, an establishment for the increase and difTu
sion of knowledge among men; and whereas Con
gress have heretofore received said property and
accepted said trust; therefore, for the faithful exc
cution Of SAID trust according to the will Of the
liberal and enlightened donor
Be il enacted by The Senate and House Of Rtpre,tn
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THE UNION.
City OF wAsHIN GToN.
SATURDAY NIGHT, AUG IS, i846.
c PosTMAsrERs are authorized 10 nc

Vs. PoSTMASTERs are authorized 10 act
as our agents; and by sending us five year,
ly subscribers, with the subscription mon,
ey, for either the Daily, Semi Weekly, OF
Weekly, will be entitled to one copy OF the
same edition as they furnish us subscribers
for.
Vs. The CONGRESSIONAL REGISTER will
be furnished them on the same terms.
%" NEWSPAPERS publishing our pros
PectuS, with the notes attached, until the
LIST OF December next, will be entitled,
during the next session of Congress, to
receive a copy of the Congressional Regis
ter and Tn Weekly Union.
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PROVED, August 10, 1876.
IPUBLIc-No, I'll

AN ACT authorizing the payment of certain claims
of the State of Alabama.
Be IL enacted BY the Senate and House Of Representa-
tires Of the United States of america in Congress as.
ssmbisd That there be paid to the State of Alabama
out of any money in the treasury otherwise APP
propriated the sum of thirteen thousand four hun
dred and ffty-6ve dollars and thirty two cents, for
moneys paid by the said State for subsistence sup
plies and services Of her local troops, and for pro-
visions and forage furnished the friendly Indians
during the Creek and Seminole hostilitles, in the
years eighteen hundred and thirty-six and eighteen
hundred and thrty-seven.
APPROVED, August 10, 1876.
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MULEs-The steamer Prairie Bird left here yes
terday morning for New Orleans with about two
hundred mules IN hoard Th.u -. do.,;naJ Ca
the use of the army in Mexico. Another large lot
VIII leave perhaps to-day or tomorrow on III
steamer brunswick. The great drain which has
been made upon this State recently for the volun-
eers and the regular army has enhanced the price Of
poih horses and mules full 25 per cent The horse
Jockeys are doubtless all Polk and Texas men,
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AORTHINGToN G. sNETHEN, At
Wv tOrney and Counsellor at Law, WASH

ngton, D. c., practices in the Supreme Court ofihe
United States and in several courts of the District Of
Columbia, and prosecutes all manner Of claims
against the United States either before Congress or
the different departments 9th government
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0ST-A roll of bills, amounting to about 1920
IL The finder will be literally rewarded by leaving
the same at Coleman's Hotel, where a description Of
the bills will be furnished.
August 1875 ... ...
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[BY AUTHORITY

LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES PASSED AT THE FIRST
SESSION OF THE TwEsTY-ERTH CONGRESS.
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TREASURY DRAFTS,

The bank-whig and hlgh-tariff press has opened
Its batteries upon the Secretary of the Treasury
Tor Issuing what they are pleased to term iega
drafts, designed to become circulating medium
a copy OF one Of these drafts is given in the wing
press OF New York, as follows:
WAR WARRANT, No.
Slo' TEEAsURr OF rHE UsnEp STATE.
WasAtasfOH, 27ih June, 1870
AZ hoHT pay to 7 Leslie, Psymaser, or order. ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS
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Treasurer Of United states
No. Registered g7th June 1910 slOO.
Canal aud Banking Company,
New Orleans.
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gents snail be received IN evidence all courts OF
the extent and DO indares OF the lands appropriated
to the said institution; and upon the making of such
record, such site and lands shall be deemed and
taken to be appropriated by force Of this act to the
said institution.
SEC. S. find beu further enacted, That so soon as
the board Of regents shall have selected the said
site, they shall TO be erected suitable build
ing, of plain and durable materials and structure,
without unnecessary ornament, and fsufcient siz ,,
and with suitable rooms, or halls for the reception
and arrangement, upon liberal scale, Of objects of
natural history, including geological and mnera-
logical cabinet; also chemical laboratory, libra
ry, gallery Of art and the necessary lecture rooms;
and the said board shall have authority, by them.
| selves, or by committee Of three Of their mem
bers, TO contract for the completion Of such building
upon such plan may be directed by the board
of regents, and shall take sufficient security for
the building and finishing the same according TO the
said plan, and in the time stipulated in such contract;
and may locate said building If they shall deem
it proper, as in appearance to form wing to the
Patent Office building, and may connect the same
with the present hall of said Patent Office building
containing the national cabinet of curosities as 10
constitute the said hall in whole or IN part the de-
positc for the cabinet Of said institution, f they
deem it expedient to do Provided, said building
shall be located upon said Patent Office lot in the
manner aforesaid: Prorided, hoioeptr, That the
whole expense of the building and enclosures aore-
said shall not exceed the amount Of which
sum is hereby appropriated, payable out Of money
IN the treasury not otherwise appropriately together
with such sum sums out Of the annual interest
accruing to the institution may in any year, re.
main unexpended, after paying the current expen-
ses Of the institution And duplicates Of all such
contracts as may be made by the said board Of re-
gents shall be deposited with the treasurer of the
United States; and all claims on any contract made
as aforesaid shall be allowed and certified by the
board Of regents or the executive committee there.
Of, as the case may be, and, being signed by the
chancellor and secretary Of the board shall be a suf-
| fcient voucher for settlement and payment at the
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"A CARD.--The undersigned begs leave to ten
IN der his thanks. to the citizens Of this com
munity for the liberal patronage which they have
bestowed upon him during the past year, and very
respectfully informs them that he still continues
the Auction and Commission business at Concert
Hall, near Browns hotel, where he will promptly
and with dispatch discharge all business in his
line, to the satisfaction Of any and all persons who
may favor him with it.
He would also inform those who are in arrears
with him to call and settle their accounts as soon
as possible, the need being at all times accepta.
BILE, and at this time peculiarly indispensable.
tt+'W t,t Y .ijS A. GREEN,
jan 20 Auction and Commission Merchant.
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: BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.
TUST received, by the schooner Columbia, from

BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.
TUST received, by the schooner Columbia, from
al New York. l3ti la .4l#
7lpackages prime Butter;
65 boxes do Cheese; t aHg sa
do Pine Apple do; @
$50 Ia l-2 and whole boxes Raisins;
80 drums fresh Smyrna Figs;
6 do Turkey Raisins (free from stones;)
2 cases Bordeau Prunes;
Also, on hand: ..H
2 casks Currants; t
5 cases Citron;
l do preserved Ginger;
Other Preserves and Jelies;
Cranberries in quarter bbls and by measure;
Catsups, Sardines, Olives, Capers;
Anchovies, Curry Powder, sc. sc;
A general assortment Of Pickles;
Fresh Salmon, CLANS and Lobsters;
Hermetically sealed do;
Fresh Macaroni and Vermacilla;
Do Salad Oils, SC, sc;
Which, with his former stock, renders his assort-
ment complete, and to which attention is invited.
s M s. HOLMES,
7th street, nearly opposite Patriotic Bank.
Dec 18-tf fay4 Et8,