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APPROPRIATE SENTIMENTS.

The Baltimore Sum-" of this morning, pays the
following just compliments to the President and
Congress of the United States, for the energy which
they have displayed towards Mexico 1t gives us
pleasure to republish it:
the WAR.-Tk course Of the United States.-
In national point of view, 1t Is impossible TO sug-
gest anything more appropriate, patriotic, and con-
slstent adapted to the present emergency, growing
out of our disturbed relations with Mexico, than the
course pursued by the President, and Congress OF
the United States. The disposition OF that man is
something more than querulous-lt is mlschievous-
who cannot unite IN the warmest commentator OF
that prompt, vigorous, and decisive action of the ex
ecutiye and legislative authorities Of the nation,
whereby it is proposed to relieve and succOr our
gallant little army in the South, and prosecute
the war into which the United States has been
reluctandy-for certain honorable reasons-rs-
ueiantly inveigled War was in existence; and not
to recognise the fact would have been to peril every
thing, and render the restoration Of peace much
less probable and more remote event than 1t is now
likely TO be. The message of the President is
document eminenty calculated to enhance and con-
firm the public confidence in his individual capacity
and self-reliance, so essential qualifications for
the chief agistracy of this republic; while the dig
nifty of STYLE patriotism, resolution and phianthro
py of purpose which characterize it, are honorable
to the nation well as the man. The liberal pro-
vision and prompttude Of Congress, in reporting
and adopting the bill, also challenge the admi-
ration and appreciation of all classes Of our fellow
citizens. Such action this the head Of the gov
eminent is always desirable, give tone and unanl
nifty to that ardent public feeling which must newt
ably develop itself throughout this Union, when
ever the tldngs Of invasion and boodshed penetrate
the public ear. And with such unanmity Of feeling
and purpose throughout the departments of the gov
eminent, and all the ramifca,ions of society," war
will be relieved ofts responsiveness its progress will
be effectual and expeditions, and its termination
successful and speedy"
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CONGRESSIONAL.

In the Ssnals to-day a short debate occurred on a
notion to reconsider the vote dissenting from the
amendment by the other House Of the bill providing
for the raising Of a new regiment. which limited the
President to the line of the army in the selection Of
oacers for the new corps. BY the casting vote Of
III. President Of the Senate the motion was mega.
lived.
The Indian appropriation bill was passed with
some amendments.
The Senate, after laborious week, stands ad-
burned ill Monday.
The House spent the day in the consideration OF
The uriyate calendar.
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CASE OF THE FRIGATE CHESAPEAKE.

The contemporaries Of that event know that it
was not regular encounter oftwo warlike ships, as
stated in Congress 1t was an attempt to press from
our frigate two men who were demanded by the
British officer. But rather than submit, the Ameri-
can commander Barron pulled down his flag and
surrendered the whole crew and ship. The British
officer refused the capture. In the end, this was
one of the causes of the subsequent war for i'm.
pressment.
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OF FICIAL.
TREASURY DEPARraEHr,
May Is, 1916

The Secretary of the Treasury acknowledges the
receipt of four dollars enclosed in nymous let
ter, post marked Cincinnati, Ohio A copy of the
letter is here annexed:
DEAR SIR; A few years ago took of an agent that
was intrusted with some funds belonging to the
United States two dollars more than was due me.
did It through necessity, as then thought. now
return four dollars for the two.
"a REFORMER"
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From the ". o. Reformer Nav

MISSISSIPPI AWAKE We mentioned yesterday
that gentleman Just from Vcksburg had informed
that, in that city, there would be no difficulty in
procuring very respectable number of volunteers
We learned last evening, that General John A.
Quitman, Of Natchez, was actively engaged in rais-
ing men, and would be down in day or two, with
a fine company for Texas. General Quitman, just
previous to the battle of San Jacnto, raised and
equipped a company a, his own expense, blu, reach.
ed the spot too late to participate in the glorious
achievements ofthat eventfu day. If such men put
their shoulder to the wheel in the present cmergen-
Cyl there need be fear for the success of our
armsn
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WINE STORE.-John II Bulhms. IN. Penn.
w sylvana avenve, south side, between a. and
9th streets has received by the ship Newcastle from
Bordeaux, via New York. IL hhds very fine claret,
the cask or bottled
May l5-3uf
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M UsIC FoLlOs.-Wm. Fischer importer
WI Of fancy and staple stationery, has Just re
ceved from the manufacturer a large supply of pa
tent music folios, the very best in use, and at low
prices.
Also constantly on hand the larges, and most ex-
tensiye assortment of music TO be found in the Dis
rct at one-third the price that il is sold elsewhere
May l5-2aw2w
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In this I make mention OF the arms equipments,
money and personal effects Of the great number Of persons
emgrants travellers and others passing the plains
These added TO the above will swell the amount beyond
So 10000 The number Of persons of all kinds who will
pass out through the Indian country will exceed 5000
Remember that these statements refer exclusively 10 the
country and trade carried on within IT, which beyond the
military establishments of the frontier and out Of the beat
Of the troops Self protection is all that have to rely
upon for the safety Of our lives and property.
To the above authentic details on a subject most
highly deserving their immediate attention. we in
vite the notice Of members Of Congress. The sgri-
cultural people of the border States look to this
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G5sA meeting OF the Congressional Tenn
perance Society will be held at Wesley Chapel, in
this city, on Monday evening next, at u O'Clock.
Addresses by several distinguished gentlemen will
be made The choir Of said church will render their
services on the occasion.
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"HEADoUARTEUs, WESTERN DIVISION,
"New Orleans, May 6, 1S46.

"GESTLEMEN: take much pleasure in acknowI-
edging the favor of your letter of yesterdays date,
received at o'clock this morning
81 had made arrangements anticipating in part
your views. am glad that have now time before
the departure Of the officer ordered to Mobile. to
modify my instructions so as to enable him to COM
ply with your wishes in all respects
81 am much indebted, in behalf of our govern.
men and country, to the chivary of Mobile for the
prompt and efficient measures which you and your
feIow-citizens have taken to afford immediate sue
cor to our little corps Of pioneers upon the Rio
Grande, and particularly at Point Isabel. Nothing
could have been better timed or more opportune
than the sudden and unexpected advent of General
Desha yesterday morning at the head of gallant
band Of Mobile volunteers, sufficient alone to have
given assurance in our system ofgving strength to
the national frontier on the first outbreak of war.
The general, with his volunteers, were the very first
to report to me present and ready for action. They
will embark this morning with the United States ar
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a hnle oversight appears to have happened in the
Office Of our good frisAs, the editors of the New
York Morning News. 1t comes in this shape:
"WHAT NExT'-Well, now we have law for an
army of so, 900 volunteers, what shall we do with
them2 What is the plan--what is the meaning of it
aR
ais it the defence Of our territory (includng very
properly the region between the Nueces and the Rio
Grande) against invasion' What the use of 50, 600
men for that purpose2
ais it an invasion of Mexico, and march to the
capital, to dictate peace within the halls Of the Mon
tezumas'' What the use of paItry Sl0,000,000
for that object
EITHER there are far too many men, or there is
far too little money-which is III And 1t IL not the
President who is the author Of this incongruty; it
is Congress What do they propose that the Pres
ldent should do with the military resources they
have placed IN his hands, This is now the question
which every one must by this time have become
cool enough to ask himself, though no one is wise
enough to answer lt--not even, as we will make bold
to assert, the authors Of the bill itself. Who can
satisfy our anxiety for information on the subject
what do the $4,000 volunteers, and $4,000 900"
mean"'
Thisw take to be purely an accident. Can any
thing have happened recently to distract the aten-
ton Of the Morning News, from its usually accu-
rate and most able examination Of public affairs
For ourselves we confess that the force voted by
Congress seems just about adequate to bring the
Mexicana to reason. The News does not appear
upon the whole, to think it much too lsrgea force.
II more should be wanted hereafter, more can doubt
less be had where this comes FROM but we imagine
that the force voted will be found sufficient to set
tie our business with Mexico suitably.
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Among the many companies of volunteers now
preparing to embark for General Tayor's encamp-
ment on the Rio Grande, we notice the Orleans Ca
diets, commanded by Capt. Thomas Glenn. The
company is composed of stout, ablebodied men,
chiefly mechanics, and we are assured that should
their services be brought into action, they will rem
der good account of themselves, and add to the
honor of their country. Capt Glenn takes with
him all his old and regular members, with but few
exceptions"
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THE UNION.
CITY OF wAsHING TON.
FRIDAY NIGHT, MAY IS, 1916.

APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT,
By and piih the advice and consent Of the Senate.
THOMAS c. REYNOLDS, to be secretary Of Legation
Of the United States at Madrid, vice Jasper H. Liv
pgston, resigned
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SPIRIT OF THE PEOPLE.

Among the tenders of service made to-day to the
Executive of the United States, a rife company
from Harrisburg; the Patterson Guards, from
Philadelphia; and l29 men from Baltimore
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We clip the following further paragraphs from Il
New Orleans papers:

From the New Orleans Jeaersonian, May
VOLUNTEERS FROM THE COUNTRY
"The Clinton Guards, seventy-four in number,
Captain Chace, arrived this morning from Port Hud.
son, on the steamer Champain.
"On the steamboat Rainbow, twenty arrived from
Bayou Sara.
1--WE authorized to state that all persons fur
nishng substitutes will be exempted from the draft,
which is about to take place
THE governor has appointed Colonies L. s..
Lyons, John Winthrop, and Labuzan, as aids, to
accompany the brigade under General Smith to
Point Isabel, for the purpose Of carrying dispatches
and reporting the commander in-chief the position
OF the armies, situation of the Louisiana troops,
and represent such other matters as may be ne
cessary to communicate to the commander-n-
chief"
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From the Mobile Register. May s

Lieutenant Lovel, of the United States army,
arrived in town yesterday from New Orleans with
authority from General Gaines to receive and mus
ter into service volunteers from Alabama for the
frontier service.
'He was bearer of a letter to the committee ap,
pointed at the meeting of citizens in the theatre ast
Sunday evening" of which the following is an ex-
tract
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growing commerce for a domestic market, in a re-
gion remote from the Atlantic seabOard. Nor is
the chershing of this trade less interesting to the
southern planter and eastern manufacturer as the
largest item of export TO Mexico Is that OF domestic
cotton goods. Great danger continually lmpends
this commerce from the extensive Indian country
through which il is carried and the Warlike char
acter of the Indians. As the amount of white men
and property increases in still greater degree
is the avarice of the Indians excited and their cupid
ity tempted. The speedy induction OF protective
measures will prevent the destruction Of our ct-
zens and their property and avert the expensive In
dian wars which pust follow as sequence.
The following caution is given In the New Or
cans Tropic of the 9th May. We beg leave to
vary the caution, and to all Spaniards against
falling into the temptation. The treaty of 1875 pro-
nounces them to be pirates:
MEXICAN STEAMERS MONTEZUMA AND qua
DALOUPE-IMPORTANT
We noticed some two weeks since that we be-
leved the announcement of the sale oil the two Mex
lean steamers sham, and that they would APP
pear in case of hostties with Mexico, as pTipa-
is1s. We are still OF this opinion and we have
fear that the haTboT OF Havana Will contain our
worst enemies A United States "a should be sta
toned of the mouth Of the harbor, TO watch with
great care what comes out Of IT, IL will be recol-
lected that in 1886, the Mexican armed brig Monte
yuma lay off the Sabine and captured the American
schooner julius Cesar, and others, hlled with emf
grants bound for Texas, and carried them into
Matamoras. The vessels conveying soldiers from
city the seat Of war should be provided with
two three pieces of heavy artillery. They might
be intercepted by the way.
The New Orleans Courier Of the 7th says
at was reported that Almonte departed from
Mexico on a mission TO one Of the European gov
ernments but the truth is he went straight to Ha-
vana where it is said he is trying to sell letters of
msrque TO cruise against American commerce.
Some of the United States vessels might render good
service if they were stationed off the ports Of
Cuba"
The New Orleans Picayune of the 9Th instant
states rumor, which we republsh, trusting that
IT may be entirely fictitious but believing it our duty
to put the constituted authorities on the watch:
1--WE heard last evening that an affidavit had been
made before Judge McCaeb, Of the United States
district court to the effect that vessels this port
were about preparing to sail privateers against
American commerce. This rumor may be true or
not, but it certainly becomes the officers of
toms TO be on the alert"
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THE VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT IN NEW
ORLEANS

We observe in the New Orleans papers that the
governor ofLouisana, anxious to lose no moment OF
precious time in sending adequate relief to General
Taylor has made preparations for a draft of the
militia as auxiliary to the voluntary force which
has been collected Upon this plan the New Or
leans Tropic, a paper which will not be suspected
of exaggeration in reference to the subject has the
following statement. We do not doubt its entire
correctness;
From the y, o. Tropic May &
DRAFTING
1t will be perceived below that preparations are
making for draft. We think it unnecessary; for
before such measure could be carried into effect
throughout the State, larger number of volunteers
will be in this city than transportation to Mexico
possibly be provided for by the quartermasler of
the army:
GENERAL ORDER No. .
"llEADQuARTERs,
"New Orleans, May 7, 1916.
"The officers Of the different regiments through
out the State will forthwith cause an accurate
rolment to be made Of all persons subject to
militia duty within their respective DISTRICTS
with a view to an immediate draft of troops, to
make up the number called for by the requsltion of
General Taylor. The enrolment of the first division
within the limits of this city and Lafayette, will
commence on the 9Th instant, and be completed
within the two next succeeding days, and in the
other parishes Immediately upon the receipt of this
order. The returns from the first division will be
made to Major General Lewis, who will report to
the Adjutant General, and the regiments not en-
braced within this division will report through
their commanding officers direct to the Adult
Generals office, in order that the proportions for the
draft may be determined. The recruiting will con-
tnue at the different quarters usual
r. 81. H.. htaT
-. WHIT HROP, Aid-de-Camp.
&C. N. ROWLEY, Adj. and lnsp Gen"
We are requested to say that number of citizens
are ready to aid the gallant volunteers from this
city in such a way as will best facilitate them
in leaving for the army on the Texan frontier, and
will repair to the barracks early this morning to
give their assistance. A few clothing merchants will
be of incalcuable service assist in fttag the uni
forms now at the barracks
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ENREsH Saratoga water for sale, by
II J. F. CALLAN,
Corner Of E and 7th streets.
May list
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From ". o, Picnyune Ma

eve learn that the steamship Telegraph was
chartered by government Immediately on her arrival
in port. The steamship James L. Day has also
been chartered by the United States government"
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Mr.. Johnson, of New Hampshire, who has beer
absent visit to his family, resumed his seat in
the House this day
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About 200 volunteers are now mustered into
service all Of which have received their bounty
money and one months pay in advance. Several
more companies ready and will be marched into
service this day"
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FROM THE SOUTH.


The southern mail of this evening brings US New
Orleans papers of the 7th and 9th May-still moth
ing from the army! The "Courier' of the 7th has
the following article:
FROM GALVESTON
"The steamship Galveston, Captain Aud ar
rived here last evening from Galveston, whence she
departed May Sd, reports having met the steamer
New York, May Sd, at O'Clock, p m, SO miles
from Galveston bar.
"No arrivals at Galveston from Brazos ST. Jago
later than the 18th ult.
"The Monmouth, Capt. Baker, left Galveston for
Point Isabel May l, with some yolunteers-more
were ready to follow by the first opportunity
"Passengsrs- Thomas j. Woodbridge,
Messrs. b. X. Harney, E. Shumway, B. Alternately,
J. 7. Brown and three slaves, J. M. Blanks, A.
McGarney, J, DAYTON, M. Hursheedt, J. v. Plume,
Thomas j. BLACKWELL, Z. p. Bolts, and twenty-sx
on deck.
"The Galveston News of MAY I'd speaks with
confidence of the situation of Gen Taylor, and says
there is no danger of his being defeated in regular
battle, but expresses some apprehension lest he may
not be able TO keep open his communication with
the depotat Point Isabel.
The lapse of one or two days will probably
bring us decisive accounts of his condition He is
an old and wary soldier, not easily caught by sur
prise; and if he should have an engagement on
fair field we fear nothing for the result"
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We have new evidences in these papers of the
rising spirit of a free people.
The New Orleans Courier says:
L.

Lieutenant Lowell, of the United States army,
left this place yesterday in the Creole for Mobile
where (the Delta says) he expects TO find nineteen
companies Of volunteers ready to be mustered into
service. The people of Mobile are reused and
animated by the true American spirit. They lose
sight Of all selfish and factious views, when their
country calls upon them to guard her rights and
honor. How would It tell in history, If Mobile
should turn out as many volunteers as New Orleans
while the latter numbers four times as many inhab-
ltants'n
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-01-08

The MoRMoNs. The Sangamo (lll.) journal
appgehends evil consequences to this country from
the removal of the Mormons to Oregon. They are
said to number some $4,000, are bitterly hostl'e TO
the Government Of the United States, ana many OF
them Englishmen, and are likely, IN the Journars
iudpment to act in concert with the British IN all
their designs The attention OF our government TO
this matter is asked.
A correspondent of the New York Tribune,
writing from Springfield, Illinois, under the date OF
Dec. Nth communicates some startling deVelope-
ments concerning the Mormons He says:
The Grand Jury of the U. District Court now
in session here, have for the past week been nves-
tigating the state OF affairs at Nauvoo. Inc result
is, they have found twelve indictments, (mostly a.
gainst the head men of the Mormon church, Tor
counterfeiting the coin of the United States. A
mong the number indicted are Brigham Young,
President of "the Twelve" and Orson Pratt, a
prominent leader. learn that the Developments
are most startling. 1t appears that counterietlng
has been the principal part of the business there
for some years, and that 1t has been carried on by
the heads of the Church. The amount counter
feited had been immense and the execution has
been so nice as in many cases to prevent its being
detected The Prophet Joe Smith, used to work
ut the business with his own hands. Other dis.
closures we're made in relation 10 robberles aud
murders which have never before been made pub
lie, but will be in due time. Although these in
dictments have been found, yet no arrests Will be
made for reasons which will duly appear, and
whether credible or not to our Executive, the peo-
pie will judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-01-08

NORTHEASTERN CERTIFICATE
A CERTAIN CURE

For Humors, Scrofula Piles, Erysipclas, Salt Rheum,
5cald Head and all diseases arising from lmputy OF
the Blood.
nOCE BANGS RENoYATING MIXTURES,
IL medicine composed entirely vegetable substances
and orso active character eradicate speedily aud
permanent, all these Troublesome DANCE diseases
hch arise um bad Of the God is highly tecom
mended by a who have used IT, aud viii positively in nIne
of ten effect permanent cure. he pfopriooIs
letters every week speaking praise Of the
Article and narratng of eNraordnaTy cures which
are too vOlumnous to pGbllsh.
RkFEREN CES-Miss Sophia Bouchcre ofSt lbans,
aged about 90 cured scad head which she had had from
lndncy-was obl ged to cap constantly, and
without any han Of consequence. She commenced taking
the Mixture in Feb 1912 and by April the disease disap
peored Her hair grown out full and she no longer
is obliged 10 wear cap
hif Elbrid le Binshan of 81 Adams for the cure Of
burning smaftnp hunof with which he had been aic ed
for years
So onon Johnson of Durham for the of an ulcer
aud scroulous afrcron,
Erastus Stanton II w Rice and John Baker of STAN
btidge for the cure Of piles
Hugh Murphy. also of 81 Alhans, cured of bad
case piles in July last in five days after he
iakng the mixture.
QjiThe above article will be found a, most druggist
4 SMITH, 81 Albans, VT Also by =. WALTON
AND SONS agents nj the prupretors Montpelier. Wa
Also by Goss X Hu,ohins, Waterbury 4 Green, Rch>
mond Dana Weeks and Stanton, Danylio; l.. Jrwett
ST JOhnsburv; q, French Barrei n G. Hale, Chelsea;
e. b. Novns and "a. Royalion; j. Ross, Jr. Woodstock
Peck and Spear, Bnrihgoni N V. HoLey and Co. Will
liston,
rJ. Also, by CLARK & COLLINS, and s. P. RED.
FIELD, Montpelier, W.
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elbow will your county go this year," asked a
jealous politician of Philadelphia, of citizen of
Bucks county.
"Vell, ! can't tell much; does not know" re-
piled the honest Dutchman "de man vat tells us
how to vote has not been round"