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Intelligence from the North by to-night's
mail.
Correspondence of the Union.l

Correspondence oil the umon.l
BALTIMORE, Nov. II, SIP. m.
The news by the Great Western did not reach
Baltimore until after IL o'clock last night, conse-
quently | could not forward in time for the last
Union. The Acadia has just been teegraphed, and
will forward you as much of it may arrive prior
to the departure Of the cars.
Arrival of the Acadia-Four days later
from Europe. o
The steamer Acadia arrived at Boston at 9 O'Clock
this morning; but owing to some delay at New
York, the news has just reached this city. She
sailed from Liverpool on the 4th instant, and was
consequently out but thirteen days.
She reports American -four in bond selling on
the Sd instant at $685., and Orleans cotton ordinary,
Sd. to SD; fair, 6!d to SID; good, Sad. TAD.
She brings but little additional news. Our cores
pondent at Boston having previously received the
Westerns news, sends us only such variation in
prices as took place between the time of the depar-
ture of the two vessels. 1t will be that there
has been no material change in prices.
later despatch gives us the following more full
quotations. American flo ur in bond, 33s. per barrel;
free -four, 34s. to 34s. Cd. per barrel; corn duty
palu, was seiilHS Ut oJS pei lou ipS "u'y Poi"'
Cotton-ordnary Orleans and Mobile, Sd. to
5sd do. fair, Std. to sgd; do. good from 6'd. to
7!d.
In the Baltimore market this morning prices Of
-four and grain became quite unsettled. A sale of
600 bbls Howard street -four was made at sc 37I,
which is decline of only g.. cents on the rates Of
last evening. The news by the Acadia, subsequent
ly received, however, caused the market to to
a stand again, and nothing has since been done.
The telegraph states that the announcement of the
Acada's arrival in New York, this morning, caused
total suspension of business, and up to O'Clock
nothing had been done.
At Philadelphia to-day the news by the Great
Western was looked upon as unfavorable, and
has depressed the price of -four about l2h cents
per barrel Sales of several hundred barrels Penn
syyania brands, we're made at IS 37I. The report
of the arrival of the Acadia, however, brought deal
ers to a pause. The grain market is dull and de.
pressed under the news. Prices will recede, but
there had been no sales. Cotton was firm, and
tending to advance. .....
Chancellor Bland, Of Maryland, died yesterday at
Annapolis He was the step-father Of our worthy
mayor, Col. Davies and was much respected
The criminal court this morning declined to admit
Turner, the bank clerk defauter, on bail for the
present. VIM. s. Birch, the upholsterer, who has
been arrested on the charge Of collision with Tur-
ner, was admitted to bail in the sum Of $4,000.
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GENERAL vEeA.-Col. T. F. Hunt, U. s. A.,
on Saturday, notified officially to Gen. Vega, and
the other Mexican officers, prisoners in this city
that they have been exchanged for Capt. Carpenter,
and the crew ofthe brig Truxtun. They were in
formed that they could proceed to Pensacola as soon
as possible, whence they would be taken on board
one of the United States men -of-war to Vera Cruz
1t was, however, left to the discretion of Gen. We
ga, and the other gentlemen to return to their
try by the way of Havana. The communication
containing this information was dated Washington,
the 28th ult., and signed by Gen. Winfield Scott.
I'M o. Com Tim,s
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CHINA SILK corrosive have received sample
OF the above cotton both in bolls and cleaned grown
il is the most beautiful we have ever seen. Mr.
N. planted seventy acres, but twothirds of II was
destroyed by the worms. Il grows lu1uriantlv. and
the specimen we have has six boil. in bunch. Mr.,
NJ writcs that but for the injury sustained, he ex-
pected it would have produced two thousand pounds
10 the acre--M o. Bullsfin
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to set individuals free from their peeuuiary obhga-
tons. The federalsts have not now 10 their hands
the which prior TO 1910 they welded 70 ruin
the country; and therefore they cannot again rise
power on the scattered fragments of the national
prosperity.
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Correspondence Of the Baltimore SUM-

= hNFhFVIIs, INUV. 10, IB4b,
MEssNs. EDIroRs Il becomes my painful duty to
announce to you the death Of the chancellor OF
Maryland, Theo. Bland, who died at his residence
IN this city, this morning. Of an affection Of the heart
He was engaged in the business Of his office on
Saturday last; and not until this morning did ne feel
any symptoms Of uneasiness, and SO sudden was
the affecting hand Of death laid upon him, that he
had quietly sank to rest in death, before medical aid
which had been promptly summoned, reached him.
His amiable qualities, while living, renders his
death unexceptlonablY regretted
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THE ANTI-RENTERS.

The COST OF THE rHMe.--The following moneys
have been paid out Of the treasury of the State
to defray the expenses of the military forces called
out by the governor to aid the sherifs of Columbia
and Delaware counties to enforce the laws and pre-.
serve order in their respective countless or in other
words, to suppress the anti-rent riots;
Columbia county ....... .S33,4l2 &c
Delaware county. ........ 76,492 &c
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LNOR RENT, a two-story brick house,
IL neatly and completely furnished, near the cor
ner Of II and 2lst street, west.
For terms, inquire at this Office, or at Jackson
Hail.
Nov, l7--dlw.
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MARRIED.

On Wednesday evening, the Goth Of October,
1916, by PErER L. REAvIs, ESQ, at the residence
Of Mr.. James Riley, near Henderson, Granville
county, North Carolina, Col. KEMP JOHNSON,
formerly Of Warren, to the beautiful and accom-.
pshed Miss MARY q. ROBERTS, late Of Orange
county, North Carolina.
May loves sweet and magic power
!. sooth their hearts in every hour,
Nor memory loose, nor time impair,
The rympsthiss which trembls there"
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BRUSSELS CARPETING.--on hand, 20
I'D sets new patterns Brussels carpetings, which
will be sold cheap. 10
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Total 500, sO4 So

The following sums have been advanced from the
treasury to the sheriffs of the several counties
named below. The sums are to be refunded to the
treasury by the sherifs, pursuant to the provisions
of the acts referred to- This will also be made the
subject of a report by the comptroller next JAN
uary:
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thorzed to designate the place Of rendezvous, and
to report the same to Gen. Taylor
The troops are to serve during the war, and are
estimated to amount to from $500 to 1000 troops.
This movement appears to be little in conformity
with the policy, atterly assigned by the federal
press and its scribes, of "masterly inactivity"
A scribe in this mornings Baltimore American"
says we either do not know, or will not tell the plan
of the war. He ia welcome to take whichever
alternative pleases him best. And of the destna-
ton of these troops or of any others which now
in the service.
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THE CALL, FOR TROOPS.

The following are the places Of rendezvous Tor the
nine regiments called for in yesterday orders by
the Secretary Of War:
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no belief in the extent of the excuses said to have
been committed by the volunteers, and those which
have been committed are to be attributed to small
number of lawless fellows, camp followers, and
Others rather than soldiers; but we will allow the
Mexcans to tell the story in their own way. In
cdentaly the reader may derive knowledge OF
many interesting facts from the translation Of such
documents. . ...
From FL Diario del Goberno of the 9Th October
EVERYTHING we asserted few days since when
we inserted the address to the inhabitants of
New Mexico made by the American command
er who occupied that capital, in regard TO the
barbarous conduct observed towards Mexicans
by the enemy, Notwithstanding his fattering
promises in regard to religion, life, and prop
erty, ia confirmed in the letter which we append
hereto, written by person worthy of credit in
Monterey to another in Sato. By this we can see
what fate the invader is preparing for the inhabitants
of the republic, and how civilized they show them
selves, Who in the Of civilization, seek to ex-
tend their domination over us.
The blood freezes in our veins as we think
upon our brothers in Monterey under the American
yoke, compelled to seek asylum against the bar
barity Of these savages Of the north to secure the
honor Of their daughters and wives, and 70 save
their lives threatened every moment by the ieroci'y
Of the conaueror--abandoning their homes and Tor
tunes. Such is the mode IN which tne avs .. nh
mainly are respected by these men, who would
present themselves as models to u.s. who would re-
duce us into treason by promises which can deceive
no one. because their acts, more eloquent than
words reveal to us the nslncerity Of their profess
sions. And il the Vandalism of our enemy presses
now upon our countrymen at Monterey, upon our
enemy shall reco, in the eyes of the whole earth,
the indeible stain Of the infamy with which these
atrocities covers their authors,
All true Mexicans will see the fate which awaits
us we fall into the hands Of this erocious foe and
If our duty to our country, sense OF honor and
dignity as citizens were not sufficient to compel US
to chase back theenemy, at the cost Of every po's-
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GENERAL BUTLER.

We ehesrfulIy comply with the wishes Of friend
who requests US to lay the following appropriate
article before our readers. Tho grossest injustice
has been done TO General Butler. We have al
ready conuadicled, in the most positive terms,
upon authentic and official information, that any
such alleged fact is in possession of the government
or that General Taylor has made the slightest com
plant against this gallant and distinguished officer.
IL is shame upon the press that such articles
should go forth, without the slightest shadow OF
foundation. .....
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On Friday last, motion was made by General
Cass, in the Senate of the United States, to which
very great importance has been attached as settling
the question ofthe permanent navigation of the Co.
lumbia river. The resolution is quoted as running
in the following words: sln"
Resoire That the Secretary of the Senate cause to
"Exrac, from the charter granted to de Hudson Bay
Company by Charles H. dated May the 3D. in the two and
The third section pro1ies ha the person. named and
such others shall be admitted into the said society, sis
hereafter expressed shall he body corporate and poll
ique, in deed and in name by the of and
company Of adrenhrers Of England, trading the H
=" 81 Say r amS ansm Sy the o. s and 'E
body corporate and poiique deed and in name real
y and FULLY FOREVER for us, heirs and &C.
Here follows also the 18th section of the charter,
assigning to the governor and company, and their
successors, certain privileges of soil, jurisdiction,
&C., &C., for eper, Sin free and common soccage,"
on certain condtions--viz; "paying yearly to us,
our heirs and successors, two elks and two black
beavers whensoever and as often as we, our heirs
and successors, shall happen to enter into the said
countries, territories, or regions hereby granted"
vast gift, indeed, flor sper, for very triaiug
consideration II is inferred that the charter of The
company runs forever, over this whole territory
and, therefore, that the late convention between
Great Britain and the United States recognises
tho right Of the company, and Of those trading with
hem, to navigate the Columbia river for ever So
certain is the Baltimore Sun" Of this morning Of
this being the fact that it says expressly, under the
head of che navigation Of the Columbia riper that
"Gen Cass, on Friday, put a finish to the newspa-
per controversy respecting the free navigation of the
Columbia"
The Baltimore Sun seems to take for GRANTED,
with others, that the charter Of the Hudson Bay
Company, granted by Charles III, in 1911, extend.
cd to the west Of the Rocky mountans--,bst is, TO
the territory called Oregon; whereas il would
really appear, that the charter was confined to the
territory to the east Of the Rocky mountains, and
that the only privilege conceded to the company
to the west of the Rocky mountains, now rests on
the "crown grant, to the Hudson Bay Company, Of
the exclusive trade with the Indians in certain part,
Of North America for term of t,cenyon, year., and
upon surrender of former grant" This crown
grant was made to the company previous to 1885,
and as It runs only for 81 years, il expires in 1885,
and with Il all the benefit ofthe navigation Of the cons
Pany, which is secured to them, and those trading
with them, by the late convention between the Uni.
ted States and Great Britain.
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PETER T. HOMER, ESQ.

In awarding the need Of praise which is due 10
the many able gentlemen, in and out OF Congre.,
who have contributed their time and talents 10 tho
great work of reforming our revenue system, va
feel that we should be guilty Of great injustice il ".
were TO omit all notice of the valuable lsbors and
perseverng efforts of the gentleman, whose nam,
stands at the head of this article. a..
Mr. Homer is among the most intelligent and
successful merchants in Boston. Having spent nj,
whole life, as we understand in the importing su.L
ness, he has acquired from his own experience, and
from extensive reading, thorough knowledge Of
commerce in all its branches and connexions Early
in the session he came to this city, and devoted
himself to the repeal Of the tariff of 1872 and the q,
adjustment of a sound revenue system, by con.
trbutng from his well-fed stosehouse Of practice
information TO enlghten the public mind. w,
were indebted for many of the terse and able CON.
munications Astounding in condensed fact and arvu.
ment, published in the ''Unonr during the late So.
sion. TO his pen. And we think wo detract noa.
bv adding, that many Of them were greatly aided IN
their discussions by the sound practical views and
illustrations If Mr.. Homer. or eour.e- bis l,bo,
were not no pleasing to the whigs as thew were Ia
the democrats, who were in favor of a liberal ava.
an Of eommsrcs; and bv the former he was A..
nounced as the british asentr in the Capitol Cal
,ro,v and INSTRUMENTATION were IN be exn,e,d
from the monopol,s,s of this country. and thai,
AGENTS and ATTORNEYS in Washington; but Mr.. Ho-
mer understood we'll the relation in which they
stood to their employers, and bore their couiumely
with great composure and indifference. He never
ceased to trouble them with facts and argument,
which thew could not answer. and with revelation.
If III, minus, system Of robbery and plundsr wb;cb
mad, them ,remble for liz fate. So Ear from beio,
pr;f.h .csn, bs ia +. Yank,. usrcb,o, ,..a,.J
e.o, hrs;n... in ,hs so;ovo.n, Of comne,,n ,,...S
ed a..;r;n. onlv the esshl;shm.nt of so,,a ,v,,
,.,, of commerce. and r,v,nu. In .bor, +. I,
a.,o,r., Of ~. s,r,;,.., .sct Whoa. ,ol;,;., A.,
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,

Matamoras, July l, 1886.
Sra: Your communication Of May 25, and that Of
the Secretary of War dated May 49, relative to the
volunteers who have been mustered for less period
than twelve months, have been carefully considered;
and have respectfully to state that the voun-
teers from Louisiana and Texas that were raised in
obedience to my original call, volunteered for the
term of six months, and beyond doubt considered
themselves bound for that period The same re-
mark applies to the two additional Louisiana reg-
ments, the regiments from st. Louis and Louisville,
and seven companies from Alabama. After consul
tation with General Smith, have deemed it best
not to open the subject Of volunteering for twelve
months to any of these corps, believing that what
ever number might be willing to enrol themselves
for that period, the evils Of Reorganization would
far outweigh any practical good likely to result
from the change. Much alarm and dissatisfaction
has already been exhibited by these volunteers at
receiving from home the rumor that they were to
be dsbanded unless they would volunteer for
ness and enthusiasm seldom exhibited in any coun-
try for the period of six months, and are willing
and anxious out their term, if there be any
prospect, however remote, Of actual collision with
the enemy. Should the expiration of the six months
find them engaged in active operations, doubt not
vast neutrality-suspicious. all-would gladly con-
tinus their service until the close of the cam
paign.
! need not assure the department that the excess
of volunteer force beyond my requsltion was sent
to the army against my expectation and wish; but
now that the regiments are on the ground, naturally
anxious for service, already well organized and
sdmewhat instructed, would respectfully recon-
mend that be allowed to retain them until the
piraton of their service, exercising the discretion Of
dischargng any corps who may desire il before that
time. They impatient for service, and shall
spare no exertions to employ them actively and use
fully while they remain.
In day or two will furnish a return of all the
volunteer force In the mean time the strength of
the regiments who are enrolled for less than twelve
months may be approximately estimated at 5000
men,
am sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
u. TAYLOR,
BIT. Major General u. s. A., Cong.
The ADJUTAnT GENERAL Of the Army,
Washington, d. G.
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Hon w. l.. MARCY,
Secretary Of War, Washington city.
Wan DEPARTMENT lime o5tl

WAR DEPARTMENT, June 25th, 1886.
SIR have had the honor to receive your letter
of the 18th instant, and regret to learn, as do by
contents, that there is considerable misapprehen.
sion to the import Of my instructions to General
Taylor in relation to organizing into volunteers for
twelve months, under the act Of the 18th MAY
last, all those troops which had been sent to him
for shorter term Of service, and to discharge those
who should not choose to become such volunteers
am not little surprised thatyou shou Id character
ize such proceeding an Ger post facio measure of
hardship and of fragrant injustice" and am quite
you will not view it in that odaus light when il
10 properly understood. Both the President and this
department too sincerely and highly appreciate the
disinterested patriotism Of the volunteers and their
devotion to their countrys interest, to be capable
Of inhicting upon them any wrong or injustice
whatever. On the contrary, there is not compen-
sstion tribute Of honor, to which their servi-
ces and their sacrifices Justly entitle them, thar
would not be cheerfully conceded to them to the
fullest extent within the power Of the govern
ment,
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Under the laws Of the United States, the Presi-
dent could only (preyious 70 May 10, l646) compel
the militia TO serve three months. This evidently
was one Of those jealous restrictions on the power
Of the general government ia favor Of the rights OF
the States and OF the people. The President cannot
sraei compel longer service than three monihs
But provision Of law made 10 protect the rights OF
any class or person, and with no other view, may
be waived by thai class or person. The object OF
the law is To restrain the exeruon Of power over
them, not 10 limit or restrain their own action. 30
in Louisiana, certain acts OF married women, and
oblg atoms contracted by them are null, but they
can waive the benefit Of these provisions, and are
bound by the obligatiobs then made. Now, both the
State Of Louisiana, by the law providing for the
raising Of this brigade, and the volunteers by their
enrolment and mastering into service, by their &c
eeptance of the bounty and other advantages offer
cd by the State to those who should engage for six
months have expressly waived the restriction made
ia their favor and the volunteers bound by the en-
gagements go made. Besides, the I'd section OF the
act OF 18th May, 1876, may have an important
hearing on this point. The claim is made that, be-
Ing militia called into service by the President
through hrs delegate they cannot be compelled serve
but three months. Now, If they have been so call
cd into service by the President by virtue OF ANY
other actn they may, if in the opinion Of the Pres
dent Of the United States the public interest
quiTes il, be compelled TO serve for term not ex
ceeding six months after" &c; and they cannot say
that they are surprised into engagement they did
not oresee for this is precisely the term they them
selves stipulated for. Whatever may be the law on
the subject il is Of vital Importance that il be set
tied before any act il done which may involve ind-
viduals irreyoeably. ! therefore respectfully ask
that the general would submit this question to the
President for the opinion Of the law officers of the
government that, let the law be as il may, we may
conform ourselves 10 It.
presume that those mustered into service AFTER
the 18th Of May, though ignorant Of the passage Of
the law Of that day cannot invoke against their own
repealed.
As the period OF those first mustered into service
is within twenty days ofits close fthree months be
the term, litte time is left 10 hear from Washing
ton; but they can, doubt, be induced TO wait an
answer. Your obedient servant,
PEkSlFER +. SMITH,
Bigadier General l.. v. =
Capt w. w. s. Bliss,
Assistant Adiutant General
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Assistant Adjutant General.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY or OCCUPATION,
Matamoras, July 10, lSl6.

puauamotus, Jdiy iut low.
SIRi In my communication Of July LIST l stated
that the volunteers from Louisiana and Texas raised
in pursuance Of my original call and Of the requisi-
tons Of Major General Gaines, had been mustered
for six months and doubtless considered themselves
bound for that period. Such was my impression,
and it was believe, correct one at the time. IL
seems however, that the question has been started
among the Louisiana volunteers, perhaps by mis-
chieyous persons, whether they be held for
longer term than three months; and, at the request
Of Brigadier General Smith, now have the honor
to submit the question to the highest authority.
General Smith contends that they may be retained,
and to do justice TO his argument enclose herewith
his communication on the subject. My own view
certainyIs that they cannot be legally held after the
expiration of three months service; but, at any
rate, should deem il highly inpotc to keep them
against their will except with the law clearly in IA
vor Of such retention. shall therefore order the
discharge, and muster out Of service, Of any reg-
ments that may claim il at the expiration Of the
three months service. do this the more readily
as | shall soon have more tweve-months' volun-
teers than possibly provide transportation for
into the interior Of the country.
am, sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
u. TAYLOR,
Major Gen. u States army, Commandg.