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MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH BETWEEN NEW YORK
AND PHILADELPHIA.

MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH BETWEEN NEW YORK
AND PHILADELPHIA.
This line will be completed in the course Of a
very few days; and the one between Philadelphia
and Baltimor, is about to be finished. So that
from the LIST to the 18th of February, Certainly at
a very early period the line will be completed from
New York to Washington and the intelligence
will be transmitted almost as swift as lightning.
d From the Philadelphia Public Ledger, JAM.
MAGNETIC TELEeRAPu-The telegraph was in
operation yesterday, and a large number Of our
people were present gratifying their curiosity.
Last evening, when we were in the office of the
company, in the Exchange, some ladies' cores
ponded with a friend in Norristown, and received
information as to health, intended occupation of the
evening, and when that friend might be expected in
the city, which appeared TO give then great salts
faction. To a question as TO the state Of the
weather, the operator at the other end Of the line
replied that it cold and rainy. To another to
the river Schuyk he replied that it there yet.
This excited consider able merriment, and upon the
question being put in more definite form, he re-
turned for answer that the river high, and full
Of floating ice Notice of communication from
Noris,own was given to Mr.. Vail, the operator at
this end and on looking at the paper, these words
we're transmitted as minutes Of o'clock" The
following conversation then took place between the
two terminl
"Is there any snow in your vicinityr'
"Don't know; not knowing can't say"
"What news for the Ledger 7"
"Nothing special There is to be marriage in
town tonight"
"Who are to be married to night"
Wait. e.
After short delay the following communication
was sent:
"Msrried, by the Rev. Mr.. Stein, Mr.. John Sha-
ner to Miss Elizabeth Fie, all Of Norristown.-Sent
by Mr.. Samuel Marley"
In order not to make this interesting announcement
in advance Of the fact, we asked If tho marriage
ceremony had been performed, and received for an
swer that il had Just been concluded. We therefore
congratulate the happy couple upon their union,
and will surprise them bya public announcement
of the the fact at time when they can scarcely be-
lieve il possible.
The operation Of the telegraph will cease st an
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ORITuARY.


And still another of the choice spirits Of '76 has
gone to his rest!
SAMUEL MCCLURE was born in Augusta
county, Virginia, 18th May, l74s, and died at the
residence of his grandson, Samuel Mcclure, esq,
in Clark county, Illinois, the 18th December, l845
He was soldier of the revolution, brave and
good man. Shortly after the close Of the war, he
removed with his family to Kentucky. On his way
they we're overtnken by party of Indians, his wife
taken prisoner, and his -four children butchered.
He made his escape, obtained help, overlook and
severely punished the Indians, and secured his
wife. They arrived in Lexington, without prop
ty, without children; but thanks to the strong arms
and stout hearts Of such men as Samuel Mcclure,
not without country. In early life he joined the
Presbyterian church, and his after life showed the
sincerity Of his vows. He voted for Washington,
Madison, Jefferson, Jackson Van Buren,, and Polk,
for the presidency. He true patriot; all the
ends he aimed at were his country's and his Gods
He died in peace and his departure to the spirit
land more resembled the visitings Of calm sleep,
than the presence Of the king of terrors. He was
man of good education, and beloved by all who
know him. Il is deemed right, that when such
man passes of the stage Of action, his memory
should receive this passing notice, though fuller
sketch Of his eventful life would be gratifying to his
friends.
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REFORM OF THE HALL.

The country is indebted to MIR. Owen for the first
movement which Inns been made duTing the present
session, for correcting the papable defects Of tho
hall Of the House of Representatives. Some reform
is unquestionably demanded. The structure of the
hall is calculated to prevent the members from dis
tnclly hearing, understanding and conducting the
public business 1t destroys the full force OF elo-
auence, and defeats in one of the most talented de-
Lucrative assemblies in the world, that quality
which is SO necessary preserve the character of
the House, and to discharge the public service
ORprp, "Heaven's first, best law"
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A CARD.
Messrs. RITcHIr & HrIss:


GENTLEMEN Permit me through the medium of
your paper to express my thanks to Mr.. A Fuller,
Of the City Hotel, for his energetic and vigilant
conduct in ferreting out and causing to be arrested
two of the band Of burglars that have infested this
city oflate.
In this late transaction, after the parties had been
permitted to leave the city unmoested by, and un-
der the sanction of its guardians, Mr.. Fuller, whose
suspicious were not lulled took trip TO Baltimore
with them and by his unwearied exertions, (having
passed over the road between this city and Balti-
more six times in forty weight hours,) caused them
to be arrested, and found in their possession some
q, 900 worth of stolen jewellery; among which, he
found the articles stolen from the United States
Hotel, Browns &c, as well as his own, and many
other articles recognised as belonging to citizens of
this city.
The trial of these burglars will take place at tho
City Hall to. morrow morning, where all who have
lost will have opportunity to identify their prop
erty.
For my own part, l think too much praise can
not be awarded to Mr.. Fuller.
ONE OF THE SUFFERERS.
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Mr.. TEMPLEroN's Musical ENTERTAINMENT
The eminent vocalist, Mr. Templeton, of whose
brilliant success have been hearing so much for
the last few months, has visited our city, and gives
the frsl ofhis rlian entertainments tomorrow
ming These entertainments consist off number of
the choicest songs and ballads of England, Scotland
and Ireland, introduced by appropriate anecdotes,
illustrations, and historical details. They have
been immensely popular in all the places visited by
Mr.. Templeton, and will, we doubt not, be equally
so in Washington.
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To the Editor offh Union I:

In the discussion Of the Oregon question, the
dpomatists, and speakers, and public WRITER'S both
British and American, confne themselves to the south
Of $40 40. Now it appears by the map Of North
America, that there is large territory west of the
Rocky mountains and north Of $40 40 the north
west coast Of America.
The convention between the United States and
Great Britain, stipulates that any country on the
northwest coast, west Of the Stony mountains, shall
be free and open to the vessels and persons Of both
parties.
Now would respectfully ask Through the me
dunn of your paper) yourselves, or any other
whether the Americans have not as just a right to
all any part Of the territories north Of $40 40
or North Oregon, as it may be called-as the Brit
ish have to all or part of the territory south Of SAC
40i-or South Oregon, as il may be calledl
by what right and title Britain holds this north coun
try, or North oregoni
AN INQUIRER.
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ELECTION IN GroRcA-G. w. Towns (dem }
is elected to Congress from the Macon district by
$50 majority over DR.. A. Babcr, (whig,) in place
of MIR. Washington Poe, (whig,) who was elected
by I29 majority, and subsequently resigned his
seat, declaring that democrat could "touch bot
TOM" "Thus (says the Enquirer) we shall have
another vote in favor ola revenue tariff, and other
republican measures. This, will be recollected, is
the district of Mr.. Chappell, for whose manly and
independent course on the tariff and Texas, the
wings ostracised him."
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MONDAY, Jan. II, l845.

Vespasian Ellis, esq, of Missouri; Timothy
Walker, esq, Of Ohio; Samuel s. Phelps, esq, Of
Vermont, and Jesse D. Bright, esq, Of Indiana,
were admitted attorneys and counsellors Of this
court
No. 6. James Brown Us, John Clark. In error to
the district court Of the United States for northern
Mississippi.
Mr.. Justice Nelson delivered the opinion of the
court affirming the judgment of the said district
court in this cause, with costs and six per cent dam
ages.
No. l08. Thomas Brown Us. Union Bank of Flor
ida. In to the court of appeals for the Terrific
ry of Florida.
Mr.. Justice Mclean delivered the opinion of the
court, dsmissing the writ of error, with costs.
No. 60. Thomas Beals, plaintiff, rs. Felicite Hale.
This cause submitted to the court on printed
guments, by Mr.. Walker for the plaintiff, and by
Messrs. Bates and Fraser, for the defendant.
No. SO. Daniel Moore, plaintiff in error, ps. Har-
riet Bishop. This cause was argued by Messrs.
Bledsoe and Coke for the plaintiff in error, and sub
mitted, on printed argument, by Mr.. Bidde, for
the defendant in error.
Adjourned till tomorrow, II o'clock.
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gently travelled through that portion Of Texas Dor
dering on the coast between Galveston and Maagor-
da, extending from fifty to hundred miles inte-
ror, and including Austin's Bayou, Oyster Creek,
the Brozos Bernard, Old Caney, Peach Creek, and
the Colorado says that the cotton crop in the great
er part Of that region 10 much superior to any he
ever saw in the United States, and he believes will
yield from l 500 to 1000 pounds to the acre.
1.-THE sugar CROP" he says, "is now generally
made. have seen but two or three sugar planta-
tons, and upon these the yield is very httle short OF
ton OF molasses. Mr.. Sweeney on the Bernard has
about seventy acres in cane, and has already made
nearly that number Of hogshesds Of sugar decidedly
superior to the ordinary New Orleans qualities; some
Of il will probably be exhibited in the Galveston
market, and will speak for itself"
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The REV. DR.. MACLAY.~--We are happy to in
form the numerous friends of this venerable and
spected clergyman, who have been for the last few
days in such state Of painful anxiety and sus-
pense as to his fate, that he is one Of those that
escaped with his life from the wreck of the unor-
tunate steamer Belle Zane, which was overturned
by striking on snag in the Mississippi, on the
18th of December last, with ninety souls on board
forty of whom supposed to have persisted. The
boat struck ut midnight, and Immediately upset, the
cabin becoming detached from the hull, which
turned bottom upwards. A few Of the survivors
were taken from the bottom Of the boat, by the
steamer Diamond.
Dr. Maclay, who was in bed when the boat
struck jumped from his berth and waded across the
cabin up to his arm-ps in water and with only his
night clothes on; he, with others, hoated upon the
hurricane deck for more than four hours, during one
Of the coolest nights Of the season. several Of the
passengers were so badly frozen as to render their
limbs useless, and Robert Burns Of Newport, KY,
froze to death after reaching the Shore lncredi-
bic as it may appear, Doctor Maclay, although at
the age Of sixtynne years, and exposed to the ter
rors Of such night, from his vigorous consttu-
ton and wonderful powers Of endurance, escaped
with but triaing injury.-N Y Evening Post.
Father of MIR Maclay, member of Congress from New
York city.
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G5THE ANNIVERSARY MEETING OF THE FouN-
dry Missionary Society will be held in the Foundry
church, corner Of 18th and G streets, on Wednes-
day evening, l4th instant, at 81 o'clock.
Addresses will be delivered by Colonel Pitchynn,
of the Choctaw nation Of Indians; J. M. Armstrong,
ESQ.,, of the Wyandot nation; and by the Reverend
Henry Slicer, The public are invited to attend.
Jan -
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MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY.

NOTICE !. hereby given that meeting Of a the
pany will be holden at the "Mansion House.
lBunker's,) on Broadway, in the city of New
York, at IL o'clock, m, on Wednesday,
the 2lst day of January, instant, for the pur,-
pose of choosing president and directors Of said
company and transacting other important business
connected with its interests and future management.
w. w. CORCORAN, r.,.,oo,
b. b. FRENCH,
The National Inteigencer, New York Morning
News and Journal Of Commerce are requested to
publish the abve until the day Of meeting.
Jan. 13-6t
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Extract Of letter from Springfield, Illinois, dated

Extract Of letter from Springfield Illinois, dated
January 4, 1886.
at may be somewhat gratifying to you to be ad-
vsed of the state of public feeling in this quarter of
the republic in relation to the Presidents message In
regard to this matter, there is not dissenting voice
nhe Prairie State. The President, for his very able
and dignfsd message, is, if possible, hundred.fold
more popular than ever. He is literally beloved by
the republicans Of this country and it is almost
much as mans political life is worth to raise his
voice against him or his measures. All the repub-
licans and nine out of every dozen wings, are with
the President on his Oregon and Texas measures;
and on the tariff he has the united democracy. Thus
stands public sentiment in this State, for Polk and
the Union.n
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EAIp,Y- January @. 1916.

Cogswell X. Green, esq, of Michigan, was adj
mi,ted an attorney and counsellor Of this court.
No. 50.-R. c. Downes, plaintiff in error, rs.
VIM s. Scott. In error to the 9th judicial district
court Of louisiana. Mr. Justice Mclean delivered
the opinion of the court dsmissing this writ Of
ror for the want Of Jurisdiction.
No. l08-Thomas Brown, plaintiff in error Us.
Union Bank of Florida. The motion to dismiss this
writ Of error was argued by Messrs. Thompson,
and C. Cox, in support of the motion, and by
Messrs. Brockenbrough and Eaton in opposition
thereto.
No. l53.-E. B. Bradford plaintiff in error, p,.
Robert w. Williams. The motion to vscate the
judgment entered in this case was supported by Mr..
Westcott, and opposed by Messrs. Thompson, and
G. Cox.
Adjourned till Monday morning, IL o'clock.
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A CARD.
posr OrFIcE HOUSE or REPREsENTATiyE,
w. January g. lSi6

PosT OrFucE HOUSE, or REPRESENTATIVE,
January 9, 1886.
GENTLEMEN. I write merely to ask, that you WI
"render unto Cesar the things that are Cmsars."
make these remarks because you say IN last even
ing's Union that Messrs j. O. q; .. uloeon nav
npbl;shed their congressional Directory" &c
Now, il is my Congressional Directory" compiled
bv me sreIusireiy and only printed by them; and u
credit be due for its compilation It is TO me- tne
postmaster Of the House Of Representatives.
Respectfully, ..
JNo. Nj. JOHNSON.
nTwe we're not aware at the time ofgYing our
hasty notice that we were indebted to the industry
of Mr.. Johnson for making this serviceable comp-
lation. We render unto him with the greatest
pleasure the credit that is due to him by publishing
his sessonable card.--UMoN.
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EIGHTH JANUARY CONVENTION IN OHIO.

EIGHTH JANUARY IN OHlO
We have received the proceedings Of the eonven-
ton, from which, il il be possible for US TO find
room for them, we shall make some copious ex-
tracts hereafter. Col Samuel Medary was elected
president by reclamation. Mr.. David Tod was
nominated candidate for governor, amid the
cheers Of the convention. A letter from him was
read, and enthusiastically received defining his
opinions in relation to the three important questions
of national policy-oregon, the tariff, and the indie
pendent treasury. He goes for the whole Of Ore
gon, and declares that the pretensions Of Great
Britain are secuted by the democracy Of Ohio. He
warmly supports the doctrines Of the Presidents
message in regard to a revenue antiProtectye tariff,
and to the constitutional treasury.
A series Of decided resolutions was subsequently
adopted by the convention, declaring, among other
subjects, that "the country included within the
parallels of forty-two and hhy-four degrees forty
minutes north latitude, and extending from the
Rocky mountains to the Pacific ocean, known as
the territory of Oregon is the property, and part and
parcel of the United States" that the government has
no power to transfer its soil and the allegiance of its
citizens to any foreign authority; and that the sur
render Of any portion of Oregon would be an
abandonment Of the honor and best interests Of the
American people These resolutions also declare
in favor of tariff for revenue purposes strictly for
the support Of the general government, and in OPP
position to protective tariff.
The convention finally adjourned on the evening
Of the 9Th.
The 9Th January was celebrated by supper on
the same night by the democrats at Coumbus-Mr.
John B. Weller president Of the meeting. The
sentiments toasted were worthy Of the occasion.
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REAPPEARANCE OF A COMET.
HYpRoGRAPMcAL OrFicE,

January -, 1876.
STA: Bela's comet was observed last night in the
southwes II is invisible to the naked eye, and, in
the light of the full moon presents through the tel
escope, the appearance of faint planetary nebus
g or 3 in diameter
1t has been seen at New Haven, and, though first
swept for here December 9th, it not caught up
ill last night; the of the weather, in the
time being such almost TO preclude The possibi-
" Of any astronomical observation.
The period of this comet is about 81 years. II is
the same which created such alarm among the
French in 1882, lest it should come in collision with
the earth
1t is due, in its perihelion, on the llth Of next
month, and is approaching the earth. 1t will there
fore come in better view At present 1t is too faint
to bear the illumination necessary to nice measure.
ments. Its place last night as deduced from obser-
vatons by no means satisfactory, is A. X. % hours
50 minutes, and in declination 81 south. Never
thecss, by increasing the former at the rate Of 3
minutes, and the latter at the rate Of minutes
and half a day, observers may obtain its place
near enough to enable them to turn their instruments
upon 1t.
Respectfully, &C.,
M. F. MAURY,
Lieut.. U. s. Navy.
Commodore w. NJ. CRANE, -.
Chief of Bureau Of
Ordnance and Hydrography.
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TUESDAY, January l3, 1876.


Frederick w. Bruno, jr, esq, Of Maryland, and
George Turner, esq, of Rhode Island, were admit
ted attorneys and counscllors of this court.
No. 63.-Knox, Boggs, & Co., appellants, VS..
Peyton Smith and al. This cause was argued by
Mr.. Brinley for the appellants.
No. GA. C. Paige, plaintiff in error, VS.. Mar
tina A. Sessions This cause submitted to the
court on the record by Mr.. Crittcnden for the de-
PENDANT in error.
No. 65.-Agrcultural Bank of Mississippi, plain
tiff in error, VS.. Charles Rice and al. This cause
argued by Mr.. Crittenden for the defendants in
error.
No. 66.-B. D. Harris, plaintiff in error, VS..
James Robinson. This cause was argued by Mr..
Crittenden for the plaintiff in error, and by Mr..
Brinley for the defendant in error.
No. 69.-West River Bridge Company, plaintiff
in error, VS.. Joseph Dix and al The argument of
this cause was commenced by Mr. Collamer for the
plaintiff in error.
Adjourned till tomorrow, ii o'clock.
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The Senate, after the transaction OF some routine
business went into executive session
In the House, the entire day was devoted 10 gene
raj business.
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NEW ARRANGEMENT

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tier bsns6 ., foe our own credit nsnrv us.erbsr
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The Day Union as usual wiz contain me leaang iael
Sh synopsis OF Congressional proceedings, NC, which
oTiginaiiy appeared In the other editions
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II KERsEY'S BOARDING HOUSE, three
~. doors west Of the "Union" Ofice.--I beg
leave to inform the ladies and gentlemen Of WASH
ington, that | am ready 10 receive gentlemen to
board, Breakfast and dinner at 90 so per week.
Rooms, il wanted. French dishes to be had at
the shortest notice, hot cold. Soups from II ill
|6 O'Clock,
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Hon. Thomas Smith, of Indiana, has been con-
fined to his by ndsposition for the las,
few days. He is now doing well, and will proba-
bly, in a short time be able to his seat in the
House.
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NTOTICE.--A meeting of the subscribers to the
" Samaritan Association will be held ut the
Franklin engine-house on Wednesday evening, at
7 O'Clock. The object Of the association beirg for
the relief Of the poor of the city, without regard TO
creed or country, il is 10 be hoped there will be
general attendance Of the citizens. Any person pay
ing at the rate of 81 50 per annum, entities them to
membership.
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DIED.,

On the 4th December, Is45, at Liberty, Missouri,
DANIEL Raglan, military store-keeper at that
post He was many years resident of George
town, D. c., and was one of those who was present
at the unfurlng Of the American flag by Mr. Ponsett
during the revolution in Mexico.
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SUPREME COURT UNITED STATES.
THURSDAY, Jan. 8, 1916.

Present "a yesterday.
No. 54.-Wm. A. Bradley, appellant Is. p.
Chouteau, ct aL-The argument Of this cause was
continued by Messrs c. Cox and Jones, for the
apPellees.
Adjourned ill tomorrow, IL o'clock a. m.
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EMPTY PRisoSs.--The two jsis in oswego county
are at this time without solitary tenant. The fact
argues well for the public morals Of the county.
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Bv II. Green, .Aucfioneer.

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI-
II TURE AT AUCTlON.--0n Friday, the
18th instant, at L o'clock, m, shall sell the fur
nture in a house in McKelden's row, on 9th, be-
tween g and III streets; the flag will designate the
house. enumerate in part
Mahogany sofa, chairs, sideboard, &c.
Beds bedseads, rush and wood chairs
Andirons, shovel, tongs, tenders, carpets, &c.
A good cooking and one good alright stove
Also good lot of kitchen utensils with other ar
ticles not necessary to enumerate.
A GREEN,
Jan 1875 Auctioneer.