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ESPECIALLY FOR THE LADIES


FINE FURS, MUFFS, BOAS, sc.
At TODD'S FASHIONABLE ESTABLISH
.ME.NT, CONCERT HALL BUILDINGS,
6 DOORS VEST BROWNS HOTEL,
W.8SHLNGTON
TNHE unceasing inquiry for these truly comforta
/ BILE, very becoming, and highly fashionable
appendages to Ladies' Fall and Winter dress,
has induced the undersigned to make more extern
sve preparation than any previous year for sup
plying the demand. He has opened the season
with 700 MUFFS of the most rare and choice
description and desiring rapid sales and quick re-
turns, he assures his fair customers that they may
not only please themselves in style and quality but
also in price, by favoring him with call. He
will name the following of his varied assortment as
worthy of their notice:
Rich black Lustred Lynx, very long rich fur
Natural Grey Lynx Russian Fitchet
Isabella Bear Kamtschatka Bear
Black Bear Siberian Squirrel
Cross Fox Grev Fox
Chinchilli Black Genet
Stone Martin Canada Martin
With great variety Of lower priced furs, suita
BILE for misses and children.
w. B. TODD,
Sign of the Golden Hat
Nov ll-3m
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FOR SALE.

1NH subscriber will sell, on accommodating terms,
the following property, to wit: the BRICK
HOUSE now occupied for the publication Of the
Columbian Fountain, four TWO STORY FRAME
HOUSES, and A COTTAGE, fronting on First
street South fronting the Capitol Application
can be made either at my dwelling, near the Rail
road, or Lumber Yard office, Seventh street. near
the Canal where all kinds Of BUILDING MA.
TERIALS, together with CEMENT, CALCIN.
ED PLASTER, COAL, &c., 60, can be had
! cheap for cash or short credit.
feb. IL, l846.-f JOHN PURDY,
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HUNTS MERCHANTS MAGAZINE,
AND


1 COMMEftClAL LEW,
by FREEMAN HUNT, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR,
Published monthly, at 142 Fulton street, Ns,o York.
at Fue Dollars per anaun,, in Advance.
The Merchants Magazine and Commercial Re-
view, embraces every subject connected with Com
merce, Manufactures and Political Economy, as
follows Commercial Legislation; Commercial His
tory and Geography; Mercantile Biography; De-
scriptive, Statistical and Historical Accounts, OF
the various commodities which form the subject OF
Mercantile transactions; Port Charges; Tariffs !;
Customs and Excise Regulations Commercial sta
tstics Of the United States and the different cOun-
tries of the world, with which we have intercourse,
including their Physical Character, Population, Pro-
ductions, Exports, Imports, Seaports, Monies,
Weights, Measures, Finance and Banking Associa-
tons, and Enterprises connected with Commerce,
embracing Fisheries, Incorporated Companies,
Railroads, Canals, Steamboats,, Docks, Post Offices,
&c. Principles Of Commerce, Finance and Bank
ing, with Practical and Historical Details and IL
lustraiions Commercial Law, and Mercantile Law
Reports and Decisions Of Courts in the United
States and Europe, including Insurance, Partner
ship, Principal and Agent, Bills Of Exchange Sale,
Guaranty, Bankruptcy, Shipping and Navigation,
&c., and whatever else shall tend to develop the
resources Of the country and the world, and illus
trate the various topics bearing upon Commerce and
Commercial Literature.
1t has been, and will continue to be, the aim Of
the Editor and Proprietor of the Merchants Maga-
zine, to avoid everything of party political, or
sectional bias or bearing, In the conduct of the
work-opening its pages to the free and fair dis
cusson Of antagonistic doctrines connected with
the great interests Of Commerce, Agriculture,
Manufactures and the Currency.
E# Complete sets of the Merchants Magazine,
embracing IL semi-annual volumes, of about 600
large octave pages each, bringing it down to June,
1874, inclusive, may be obtained at the Publishers
Office, 142 Fulton street, New York, at the sub
scription price.
I=+ Publishers Of newspapers in the United
States by giving this advertisement two or three
insertions and remitting Two Dollars to the Pro-
prietor, will be entitled to the Magazine for one
year.
Office Of Merchants Magazine, August !, lS45.
dec lS-
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GENERAL AGENCY,

BY GEORGE G. THOMAS, OF WAsHISoToS,
TOR collecting Claims procuring Pensions, Pat
ents, and Contracts settling Pursers accounts,
and prosecuting Claims before Congress; for the
purchase and sale, &C., of Real Estate; and for ne
gotiasing Loans
References:
Governor Hanes, New Jersey.
Hon. W. l.. Dayton, United States Senate
Jacob w. Miller do.
Charles M. Reed, Pennsylvania.
Emery D. Potter, Ohio.
w. C..Johnson, Maryland.
Geo. B. Rodney, Delaware.
w. P. Thomasson, Kentucky.
W. ]. Brown, Indiana.
James M. Bowin, Missouri.
/. f. Morse, Louisiana.
A. Porter, United States Senate.
John Norvel Michigan.
Henry Dodge, Wisconsin.
David Levy, East Florida.
w. A. Harris, Washington.
George Sykes, M. c., New Jersey.
Isaac G. Farse, do do
Littleton Kirkpatrick, do
William Wilkins Secretary of War;
Richard Vaux, ESQ.,, Recorder OF Philadelphia.
Hon. James T. Morehead, United States Senate.
Ephraim III. Foster do do do.
J. Morgan Johnson, Esq. Post Master to the House
of Representatives, Washington.
Hon. Hamilton Fish, M c., New York.
j. p. Phoenix, do do.
Moses G. Leonard, do do.
William b. Maclay, do do
march ely
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COAL! co A Ii!

NTOW is the time Just arrived and now landing
Y small vessel load 600 tons) of Coal, Can
thracite) from Philadelphia. Those in want of a
good article of this kind of fuel will please apply
early it would be preferred to deliver it from the
vessel, without slowing it. Apply to the under
signed at his Lumber and Coal Yard, on 7th street,
near Centre Market-where all kinds of Lumber,
with Lime, Cement, and Calcined Plaster, may be
had cheap for cash or short credit.
JOHN PURDY.
Feb. 2l-tf
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.NTOTICE.--The partnership heretofore existing
Y between William Flenner and Richard Van
SAINT, under the firm of Flenner & Co., is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. All persons having
demands against the firm will please present them
for settlement And, to those indebted, we hope
they will make immediate payment to r. Vansant,
who is authorized to settle up the business.
VIM. FLENNER,
RICHARD VANSANT.
February 9th, 1916.
N. B.. The Merchant Tailoring business will
be continued at the old stand, on Pennsylvania av-
enue, between Fuller's and Gallabrun's Hotels, by
the subscriber. A select assortment of Cloths, Cas-
simeres and Vestings kept constantly on hand, and
made up to order at reduced prices for cash, or to
punctual customers.
Also, suspenders, gloves, stocks, cravats, shirts
scarfs, &c. &C., sold cheap for cash.
feb l3-f RICHARD VANSANT
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TUsToN ON THE COMMUNION.

TUSTON ON THE COMMUNION.
A FEW copies of this beautiful little volume
"A (the remnant of large edition) may be had at
Morrsons's and at Farnham's bookstores, also at
the Capitol or from the Author the Chaplain of the
Senate. 1t is spoken of in terms Of high commen-
dation by the religious and political press. Price
so cents. feb TT
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I MAPPED HANDS AND FACES CUR
" ED.-Persons wishing very smooth skin
should test my genuine Bay Rum and Sperma-
ceti Soap. will guaranty that one bottle Of the
Bay Rum and one cake of the Soap will give to
the face and hands a beautiful polish. For sale
at S. PARKER'S
Fancy and Perfumery Store,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th sts.,
Where can be had fresh supply of Rose Lip
Salve and Paley's Cold Cream. dec 30-tf
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FOR RENT.--THREE HOUSES;
\EN one three story brick, with back build
ssssVA. ing, on III street, between 9th and 10th
s.l. on 10th street. North of New York
avenue The other on Massachusetts, avenue, be-
tween 4th and 9th streets. The last mentioned
House is for ssle Enquire of
WILLIAM II. WARD, 9Th street,
march 6-f Near N. l.. Engine House
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For one year 3 90
Payable invariably in advance.
O. Printing Of every description neatly
executed such as Books, Pamphlets, Cir
culars, Cards, Handbills, ETC., etc, on as
good terms as at any other Office.
To the friends Of Temperance and the
public generally we now make our appeal
i'll behalf Of this paper. The publisher
feeling it matter of importance to the in
terest Of the Temperance cause in the Dis
trict, as well as the general interest Of the
cause, and having been, as he conceives,
Providentially placed in situation at this
time when he can mingle this interest with
that Of the business men, and thereby rem
der double service to the community, and
still further open medium Of communica-
ton by which our principles may be ex-
tended far and wide, at cheap rate, he
has purchased a printing establishment, so
as not only to be able to put daily paper
regularly to press, but also weekly and
still further, be able to do any other print
ing the public may be pleased to have done;
and he assures them that they shall have
no cause of complaint He has made ar
rangements by which he can devote his
time to the interest Of the Office and the pa
per; and, having employed Mr.. Charles w.
Fenton, who will be always on the spot, to
conduct the printing, he has no doubt but
that general satisfaction will be given. We
shall make arrangements to have the earliest
news; also the proceedings Of Congress.
We wish all who are indebted for the pa
per up to this time to pay up, as the affairs
Of the tri-weekly must be closed. They
will perceive that we are about to give
them better paper, double the number, at
the same price.
While the "CoLUMBIAN FOUNTAIN" will
be devoted to the cause of Temperance, its
columns will be enriched by original articles
on subjects calculated to interest, instruct,
and benefit its readers. II is intended so to
blend variety, amusement, and instruction,
as that the various tastes of its patrons may
be (as far as it is practicable) grati6ed.
Commerce, Literature, and Science, and
every other subject Of interest, not inconsis-
tent with Temperance and morality, will re-
ceive the earnest attention Of the publisher
Nothing of sectarian, political, or personal
character will be admitted.
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sss.is sssssl A sAls1
TRANSFORMATIONS OFFICE.

TRANSPORTATION OFFICE
WAsHMGToN, NOVEMBER 13, IS45.
n NTOTICE-In pursuance of an order of the Presi-
IN dent and Directors of this Company, notice
is hereby given that no money except such as is
bankable in this city, will hereafter be received in
payment of freights accruing from the transporta-
ton Of produce or merchandise on this road
By order: SAML. STETTINIUS,
nov 27-u Agent.
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GEORGE w. CLARKE, COFFIN MAKER
NJ and GENERAL FURNISHING UNDER
IHKER, corner Of Virginia apen,e and 9Th street,
near the Nary Yard Gate.--Thankfu for the liberal
patronage with which he has already been favored,
he respectfully solicts continuance of the same.
Always on hand, ready for use, Pine, Cherry,
Walnut, Poplar, and Mahogany, which he manu-
factures into Collins at the shortest notice, and
the most reasonable terms
Hearse and carriages furnished at the shortest
notice. All orders thankfully received and prompt
y attended to at all hours left at the above place,
or at his residence, second door from the corner,
on l. street.
N. B.-Carpenters work in all its branches done
on the most reasonable terms, and at the shortest
notice.
Old Furniture repaired and vanished and made
look equal to new dec lS-6m
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JOHN CONNELLY.
CHEAP CABINET, SOFA, AND CHAIR MAN
UFACTURER AND UNDERTAKEN.

CHEAP CABINET, SOFA, AND CHAIR MAN
UFACTURER AND UNDERTAKEN.
Seventh st. bet,oeen H and SIS. Washington City.
He informs his friends and the public, that he is
prepared to execute all orders in the above busi-
ness, with which he may be favored. He hopes to
receive liberal share Of public patronage.
N. B.-Funerals attended to at the shortest no.
tce, and on the most reasonable terms warranted
to give satisfaction. Nov. 4-tf
TOMBS, BRUSHES, AND PERFUMERY.-
" We have just returned from the North with an
extensive assortment Of the above-named articles,
and are now ready to supply our customers with
the best and freshest Perfumery, consisting of Po-
matums Ok Marrow, and Oils for beautifying and
the growth of the hair; Cold Cream,
Lip Salve, Bay Rum, Farina Cologne, Lubin's Ex-
tracts for the handkerchief, with great variety of
English and French Hair Brushes.
Also, Shell, Buffalo, and Horn dressing, tuck, and
side Combs Nail and Tooth Brushes; a very fine
article of Purses, all of which we are determined
to sell cheaper than the cheapest.
S. PARKER'S Perfumery and
Fancy Store, bet. 9th and 10th streets,
Pennsylvania avenue. nov 4-tf
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THE COLUMBIAN FOUNTAIN,

EDITED AND PUBLISHED DAILY
BY ULYSSES WARD.
AT One Cent per Number.
ONCE on Pennsylvania avenue, few
doors East Of the Railroad.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING
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I do uu 6 9 insertions 62 6
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ITO be continued. J
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-05
nov. vlI. c. Pa EsToS.


This gifted and truly eloquen, son OF Virgins
well known as Senator from SouIh Careiins
having been Ostraeised BY party for being 100 ri.
gid 10 his principles 10 change with every vary
ing breeze, has not thought il beneath his dignity
to engage in the business Of Education as Pro
lessor. He has sctepted The Office OF Pfesiden
Of the South Carolina College, and is dsvolins
The energies of his brilliant mind 10 the cause q,
Literature. On taking The chair. he delivered !
beautiful and Instructive address, which We 70
gTet We cannot copy. Weeive few sentences.
"TheIe have been melancholy instances or
great intellectual powers, united 10 acquisitions
from the ahGle circle Of learning, without cor,
responding moral elevation. These, However
regard rs anomalies; | ejpice 10 believe mai
IN the general order OF Providence, whatever emf
laiess and exalis the intellect, promotes. putt
6es and invigoraies the virtues Of The heart. If
did not believe in such q eonnexion, Il would
abandon myself TO Incidence and despair. BIZ,
The noble and distinctive faculties OF man whose
combinations constitutes bis dignity and glory, are
hsrmoaized BY his Creator into concerted aci lion
Tor scommon purpose. Whatever enlivens the
mind, improves the heart; rs the san, which
Eliminates The atmosphere, warns the earth !;
and although il may happen ths,his beams are
reflected from fields Of ice, yet bis general mis-
sion Is TO call forth What is useful and beautiful
and impregna,s with vitality The whole body Of
nature" * -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-05

From friend j. Al. Fitzsimmons. OF Hs..
pers. Ferry, we have received another
choice lot Of fine Cigars. He has sent u.
specimens Of some Of the most approved
brands. and the l0vsr OF good Cigar, who
cannot be accom- mod lated ct Mr.. F.'s, musi,
indeed. be rather more fasiidious Than any
10 our knowing
By the way. Mr.. Fitzsimmons has o.
pened Literary Depot At Harpers. Ferry,
that well deserves ID support OF that place.
The latest and most approved Publications.
can be obtained through his Office, 10 !
very few days after their publication Al
The East. and on terms bu, fraction !.
bove irst cost. He has also on hand. .
large variety Of STANDARD Is well Is other
Publications. Newspapers. Music, SC. sc.
deserving stteniion-Spirit.
e+Mr. F. ALDO presented us with !
specimen Of bis Cigars. We do not use
The article. and therefore cannot speak Of
their quality from our own knowledge.
but We take the Hotd 81 The 'Spiri,'' aDd
hose who have used them. and pronounce
hem FIRST rate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-05
rHz Rave AND rnE ASrIDorE.

The London Times Of the 9Th nlt, exhibits the
aifOilasss q NJ. Pslk. Ia serving up The anti.
doleto his broad and unqualified claim for the
Whole Of o.sgon, 10 his proposed recommends.
>,isn terIa rsdustion Of ne Tariff. There is no
!. eeabtiaat Mr.. Polk made strong calculations,
aed relied much on the eject 81 this Eecemmen-
daiion 10 inducing England to overlook what
they 10 ell dcpbt eoDesived 10 be supreme AFRO.
! ganee 10 gtmen The Oregon claim. And under
oil the ciEc1matances, ne are strongly impressed
With the belief, that the ADMINISTRATION caicu.
iaiss nsiug The TaniF IS 40 important aid 10 The
settlement Of this ssxed question. The London
Times hyss-
'.oas cause. perhaps. why the Message has a.
greeably disappointed eHpeetstien here 10, The
tetn limsd observations iaS which if indulReS re.
rpectine liberal Tariff. II the ofee"n is the
barr, The proposed reduction Of the Tariff is the
AntIdate IN the new Presidents Misslve 70 Con.
gfessn es So tsIInnn fhe
= hale then, IL The Message has no, given ell the
satisfaction in sEasland which the fiieads and
veil wishers of America desire, Il has lis favora.
bic peint-ihafof free trade; aud the pending
triumph Of fses trade principles will, 10 all pro.
baeilily. BE- accsmaaainsd BY a satisfactory ae-
jsstment Of the bore Of eonle1tioD, the Oregon.
!. Polk aud Peel agree ~ 10 the necessity Of The
tirs,, Why not As TO the last alleInativei"
There can be % doubt that Nj. Polk would
-sillingy surrender The Tariff asa sacrifice for |
the Oregon territory, asd Mr.. Peal would no,
consider long before be would close The bargaiu'
On suoh,srms-as thereby, he would insure The
in'fodaslion Of British manufactures into this |
country, and destroy, to IN extent, the labor and
capital 81 cur people. This aspeetIof he case,
places the rstiG in rather critical position
The sisus are mere ominous 10 the Tariff tAan to
ihs domestic sanqoilily of The nation. The
North and South, East aud Wat vii Be called
upon to decide whether they will barter away
me Interests and labor 81 The eoun,ry-sivs Up
he proteetios 70 home isdustry- for the diHer.
snes se,sesn The i9o aal SO Of Nor,a latitude
IN orsgoa.
The Pfssideat--ihe had -four nation, and Sir
Robsrt Peel Fnsl Lord Of The Treasury ir Eag-
laod--bsih agree on.he question Of De reduction
Of sbs .1asriesa Tariff. and ,hey vii doub,less
soon tgree On the Oregon question, II brought
aeou, On the basis before spoken sf--ihs throw !
iag open .. Ameriesn ports fsr he free in,ro.
cae.isn and free eonpsl,ion 81 British labor and
capital, With The labor and capital Of cur sun
eounfynen.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-05
MAsuFAcrUaISe ~ VIRGINIA.

/ The Hon. Abbott Lawrence, Of Boston, dis.
linguished q home and abroad, both for his libe
fal'ty and enterprise, has addressed letter Il
the Hen. wm. c, Rives on the subject Of Mann.
featuring aud Education il III. Old Dominion -
u u one Of ihose plain practical islists whith
will 6stread By every thinking man with interes,
aud We doubt net with profit. The building oil
maIufaelutiag establishments is recoSmended
By Mr. +, asa means Of producing a regular
division Of labor, from which viii Eaiurally
spring uuiiplics,ion Of profits.
AT. Lawrence Is fully able to speak or the
''ascs efiDdasiry.n He has pro6lsi By honora-
bic enterprise aad well applied laSo. He says,
"Lsl Tie Law. makers and those Who administer
Them, not only speak OUT, but act, give aa inpe-
tbs TO labcrS ii iibs rsp.eiabl. fsr spsry maa 10
hare roeaiion and toils,s q. II no, for bis Own
Peeuniary ptO6,, let him labor ss eAanse.ss, which
he Is certain to obtain, IL his labor ;bene6is
others"
u The aupsraunary population Of Virginia
were enPieysd stthe same rate Of sasei AZ paid
a, the Norih, the effect would Be IL sttsneihenI
he Government, and dispel The ihiek eloua, II
isaetanes that holds. spsll-bourd, mssiy mind.
u vhieh genius reposes and in,ellissncs; dzells.
The suggestion Of Mr. Z. Is unqaestiopaile, hat
Il manufacturing towns xers reared, IA ueuid
increase 10 value within Eve miles sfous,d each
manu- 'se,pring village. equal 10 he eos, 81 IN
The uaehinery ia IL Labor usst b< diSsnif.s.
and lhssrhers d is occupaiio1 enisl rel. ifyfr.
einis ever exPecis 70 bsine for,h IL snSr,;e. AZ
her people.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-05
A singular coineidenes.


TIE London Times, 10 an article on The Ore
gon question, suggests renewal on the part Of
the British Minister 10 our Government, Of the
offer made to England BY Mr.. Gallatip. under
The direction Of President Adsms,to take the
18Th degree as far ~ he sea. resessing 70
Great Britain, Vaneouer's Island, the Hsrbor
Of st. Juan Dc Fucs, and the free uavigationo Of
the Columbis. Mr.. Gallaiin has been publish
ipg aseriss Of articles in the National lntelli.
gepeer, on 'ths subject of the Oregon eOntpO-
sersy. and in The one published on Saturday
week, he suggests nearly the same line, " ith 20
important smendment, the right 10 The free ma
yigsiion Of The River 81. Lawrence BY The cili-
gems Of the United States. which Mr., g. con-
siters as only fair equivalent for The same
right in the Columbia to Crest Britain. shobid
Great Britain give such right, il will be 20 Us
decidedly she best Of the bargaia," 20 far ss
the navigaiiou Of the two rivers is concerned.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-05
ENGLISH VIEWS.

The decidedly pacific character Of thu
lais foreign news surprises. while i
relieves most Of the American PEG.
pie The Prominent English paper.
iaik quite nationally. and the Lon
don Times. whose opinions are generally
With interest. is especially sen.
s.Ole % the subject Of Oregon. The New
I ork e urier end National Intelligencer
both consider ihe Times as speaking BY
au'horIiy; add il this Be 90. We may very
lions. 49,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-02-05
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM MEXICO.

BY the barque Perio, just arrived from
Vera Cruz, we learn tina. q bearer Of de-
spa.ches from Mr.. ;Slidell TO- our Govern
nent 10 ON board. We have not received
any letters by; her. but learn verbally from
The Captain that Mr. Slidell had been or.
dered 10 leave Mexico, and that 10 es,
cort had been allowed him TO Vera Cruz
We Learn, also. that on the reception
of Sc news 81 the dismissal oil Mr.. Slidell.
the comma nder Of the U. s. brig Somers,
sfeiy 1of6s ciy q Mexico s5. With de-
Ftachment Of marines. in order 10 escort
our Ambassador 70 that port for embar.
kation. and protect bis person. ~ o. Cou.
rier, Jan %.
The accounts in other papers state that
Paredes was acting President. and Gen
Almonte, former minister 10 the United
States acting Secretary Of War.
Al leiterfrom Vera Cruz, January 9Th.
says: "The new Government has adopt
ed very harsh tone towards OF Mr.. Sill
dell 1.-The United States Minister, and ap-,
pear determined 10 carry on the var a.
gainst Texas.