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THE SMITHSONIAN BILL.

One Of the bills rescued and passed on the last
day, and almost in the last hour Of the session just
closed, was the bill "to establish The Smithsonian
Institution" This was a most commendable act
and all who agree with US in thinking that the ma
tonal faith and honor were pledged to the execution
Of the trust conhded to the United States by the
muni6cent bequest of Mr.. Smithson, will be graft
fed to learn that this ong-deayed measure has at
last received the sanction of Congress.
The managers, regents, as they are called,
created by the bill to carry it into effect, consist of
fifteen personsthree ex ofcio, three senator's, APP
pointed by the President of the Senate three men,
bers of the House of Representatives, appointed by
the Speaker the House, and six citizens at large
1.-TWO of them to be residents Of Washington and
members Of the National Institute, to be appointed
by Joint resolution of the two houses.
These appointments having been made, according
to the several modes prescribed, are az follows,
with the exception of the three senators)
The Board Of Regents.
The VICE President of the United States.
The CHEF JUSTICE of the United States.
The MAYOR ofthe city of Washington.
we could not learn what senators were appoint
ed by the President of that body.]
Representative ROBERT DALE OWEN, of Indiana
Representative WILLIAM J. HoUGH, Of New
York.
Representative HENRY w. HnLrARD, of Ala
bama.
Rurus CHoArE, of Massachusetts,.
GIDEON HAwLEY, of New York.
RICHARD RUSH, of Pennsylvania.
WILLIAM G. PREsToN, of South Carolina.
ALEXANDER DALLAS BAcHE, Of Washington.
JosErH G. ToTTEN, do.
The regents are required by the law to meet in
the city of Washington on the first Monday in Sep
TENDER next, to enter the duties of their appoint
unconstitutional Inteiiigenctr. {"
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All this week.!

WE shall sell during the present week--in order
w to close up many cut pieces as possible
give the ladies, and our customers generally, the
greatest bargains they have seen, in the following
goods--vizs We have 5000 yards needle-wrought
Iaces and edgngs, from to 37t cents per yard such
as others sell for double the money English, French,
and German thread laces and edgings, from 81 cents
upwards; 5000 yards quings and insertings, from
cents up to 10; 400 pieces machine bobbin edgngs,
a new and good article for washing; 400 pieces real
linen thread bobbn lace, all new patterns and very
cheap; 10000 yards bonnet and cap rbands, from
cent upwards; broken boxes of kid and silk gloves
at less than cost
We have the largest and cheapest assortment of
French embroideries lin every stye) TO he found
this side of New York. These embroideries are OF
the latest styles and Of the most approved patterns
We have also new lot Of the best sewing silk at
cent sken. Also pima, at 3, 4, and cents pa
per, worth double the money--wth hundreds OF
other arcleshat we intend to close out this week;
and shall il low prices will do it.
At the old stand, New York cheap lace store, }
between 10th and 18th streets Pennsylvania avenue
BRAGDoN & TW0MBLY.
August l0--3tif
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A SENTIMENT OF LORD JOHN RUSSELL

A SENTIMENT OF LORD JOHN RUSSELL.
The present prime minister of England addressed
his constituents the 9Th ult, upon his reelection,
and told them plainly, in ausion to the corn-laws,
that the Legislature is incapable of directing the in
dusry of the people"
at is not, he sad as some choose to represent it,
new-fangled system, and strange and fanciful
theory; it Is nothing more than saying, humby and
modestly, there are questions of legislation which
we are competent to decide: but to directing the
industry of the country of diverting the markets of
the country, and of telling the people how they shall
employ their labor, when they shall buy, and at
what time they shall sell, that is subject upon
which the legislature can do nothing; [cheers and
upon which the wisest House of Lords, or the most
vlrtuous House Of Commons, that ever existed,
cannot legslate as well as the butcher the farmer
and the artisan, in their own markets. and in their
own shops Loud cheers."l
If this great principle is suitable to so old mon,
archy as England, 1t is still more adapted to the
genius of free, ayoung, an enterprising, and in
ventive people, owning such vast quantities of va,
cant territory, and Astounding with such a variety
Of climates, soils, and interests.
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BY WIN. MARSHALL, Auctioneer.
FURNITURE, Tobacco, Cigars, Boots,
IL &c.-on Saturday, 18th instant, at o'clock,
shall sell in front Of my store
boxes pound lump (honey dew tobacco
4 do small plug
1000 Imported regalia cigars
cases mems sewed and pegged boots.
Also, general assortment Of furniture viz:
Cane and wood seat chairs, bedsieads, mattresses
and beds
Mahogany sofas, sdeboards and bureaus
Looking-glasses, clocks, carpets, and wardrobes
Washstands, toilet sets, stair carpets, &c.
With a variety of plain and cut glassware,
crockery, &c.
VIM. MARSHALL,
Aug. ll-dts Auctoneer.
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10 the sister kingdom. Mention is made in the
journals, from nearly every district Of Ireland, tina
the potato rot has appeared in this years crop anC
many OF them express the most gloomy apprehen-
slons OF the result. The county of Cork would APP
pear TO be peculiarly visited with this scourge A
correspondent of the Cork Reporter says; 9Th,
potato crop is entirely destroyed in Crookhayen,
and around for miles. The people are 10 an abso
lutte state OF bewllderment. The blast has been
nearly universal; and such is the effect that the
stalks and stems thus blasted break OF quite rotten
IKE, and the young potatoes, where found, are
mostly black. All the change has taken place with
in the last fortnight until then everything seemed
promising" There are, we regret to say, com
plants OF the appearance Of the disease in England
and the continent; but we trust that am all-wise
Providence may avert the further spread Of such
dire disaster.
The new government have now DEARLY completed
their appointments in this country. The law off.
GERS, as enumerated in our paper of the 18th have
entered upon their duties The death of Mr. Good,
master IN chancery, has resulted in the promotion OF
Mr.. Hatchell, q. c. This learned gentleman is
well spoken OF by all parties.
The schlsm alluded TO in our last still appears TO
prevail among the members of the repeal associa.
ton. The young Ireland party, who are more en-,
thusastic TO the attaining Of repeal are at log
gerheads with the views prOpounded by the lisera-
TOR and the great majority OF the association,
France.
One Of the chief topics which now engage the
attention OF the press is the result Of the forthcom.
ing elections The opposition seem confident Of
majority in the capital and the same prospect ex.
lists IN all the large cities; at Rouen, at Bordeaux
at Toulouse, at Marseilles, at Lille, and perhaps
event at Lyons, where the president of the Cham
Der, M. Sauzet, has reganed his chance Of being re-
turned. But the ministry will have the advantage
IN all the smaller towns, where knowledge is less
diffused, political opinion less active, and the cleo.
tors less numerous The government are busy in
making fresh promotion Of functionares from
among the deputies prior to the commencement Of
the new elections. The latest accounts from Paris
lead us to the conclusion that the opposition has no
chance OF improving its position. The REFUSE des
deux Mondes, though a stanch supporter Of M
Theirs, imagnes, and not without some appearance
of reason, that the danger the ministry runs is that
Of having too strong party in the new legislature
IL thinks that the consequence will be that the cabi-
net relying on It's enormous strength, will venture
upon measures which will render il unpopular in
the country and disgust the chambers. This, how
ever, is species Of danger, which is not very
alarming TO minister, and il is one which, we have
no doubt, M. Guizors moderation and good sense
will enable him TO avoid.
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BY this Evenings southern Mail.
FIVIH Ilu N y TIIay uutl n InkL
THE LATEST FROM THE ARMY.

| Fro@ tbs NJ o, Pesyuns, % inst
| THE LATEST FROM THE ARMY.
! ARRIVAL OF THE NEW YORK
The steamship New York, Capt Phillips, ar
rived IN the course of the forenoon yesterday from
Brazos Santiago and Galveston, having left the
former place the 29th, and the latter the 30th
ultimo. Among the passengers on the New York
were Col Morgan, Captain Hollton, and Leuten.
! ant Alyord, Of the United States army Col. Marks
Adt Hunter, Lieutenant Harris, of the Andrew
Jackson regiment, Louisiana volunteers; Col. Da-
kin, MsoT Mccall, Captains Fowles and Clark
and Lieut. Mace, of Dakin's regiment; and Colonel
Walton, Lieut.. Col. Fono, Major Breedloye, and
DR.. Wilson, Of the Washington
Ths New York, on the 3lst ult., when 80 miles
from s. W. Pass, passed the ship shanunga from
Brszos Santiago to this port with volunteers.
! We learn that Mr. Lumsden and his party reach
ed Point Isabel on Friday, the Gath inst, and the
next day proceeded to Matamoras. IL was thought
that they would join one of the companies Of mount
ed rangers.
The American Flag, Of the Gath ult., has the fol-
lowing paragraphs:
A gentleman arrived in town yesterday from Mon
cloya direct, and in a remarkable short time, pass
ing through Candala, Tlascaa, Villa Allama, Sabi-
mas, Mier, Camargo, and ReyDosa, and states that
everything was perfectly quiet on the route, and
that the people are expecting the approach Of our
army. He learned on the road that there had been
no further arrival Of troops at Monterey.
AT Moncloya letters had been received stating
that Paroles had arrived at San Luis Potosi al the
head Of 5000 men, but having received dispatches,
by express, eountermarehed his command, and pro-
ceeded 70 retrsee his steps TO the city Of Mexico.
The reason Of this sudden about face Is only to be
attributed 10 some prOnuneiamsniO al the capitol.
A new company has been formed for the protec-
ten Of the country bordering on tbs Naeees. They
leave here tomorrow, next day, for Corpus
Christi. A large portion of the men comprising this
company were attached to Capt Bells corps Of
Corpus Christi Rangers lately disbanded, and
returning to their old cruising ground TO hold in
check the Camanche Indians and marsuding Mexi-
cans. The following officers have been chosen by
the company; M. b. Cray, captain; Dewitt Lyons,
LIST lieutenant; John Castloman, ID lieutenant w.
B, ssyer, orderly sergeant good company and
we'll Offered.
An officer who arrived here yesterday, from the
upper encampment, states that he saw the body Of
a murdered man about three miles from here on the
road. He could not get his horse enough to
examine the corpse closely, but from what he could
see, he was Of opinion the deceased had been non
commissioned officer. We have more than once
cautioned people against knocking about" unarm-
ed. Volunteers and sojourners daily seen far
from town, and the camp, unarmed, and II is matter
Of wonder that more not killed.
IL was reported in town yesterday, that some
g. 900 twelve months volunteers reached the z ont
on Wednesday.
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By A.. Green, AuctiOneer.

BY A. Green, AuctiOneer.
NEW FURNITURE at auction.-On
~ Thursday, the 18th instant, shall sell, at ii
o'clock, a. m, at the room over Messrs. Brown &
Hyatt's dry goods store, on 7th street, between
street and New York avenue, good lot of new ma
hogany furniture, such as
Mahogany spring sofas, bureaus, &C.;
Do workstands, brass-work clocks, &C.,
Dining and breakfast tables;
Washstands and washsinks;
Cane-seat chairs, arm and nurse rockers.
Other articles not necessary to enumerate. Terms
cash.
A. GREEN,
August 11-3t Auctioneer.
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BY b. ROMANS, Auctioneer.
Furniture at Auction

BY ID. ROMANS, AuctiOneer.
HOUSEHOLD Furniture at Auction
Il i On Friday next, l4th inst, at the residence
of Mr. John Underwood, New Jersey Avenue,
Capitol Hill, will be sold at auction all his house
hold and kitchen furniture, which is Of the best
quality, has been well kept and is now in excellent
order. There will be found, among other things
Mahogany sideboard, sofa, and tables
Set of dining tables, bookcase, lat-rack
MaDte-gass, bronze mantel, and ether lamps
Eightday clocks, brass andirons tenders, SHOW
els and tongs
2 Russia iron radiator stoves, cylinder stove
and drum
Venitian inside wndow-blinds, chairs
9 high-post carved mahogany bedsteads
Low-post and trundle bedsteads, easy chair
Mahogany bureau and chest of drawers
Mahogany washstand, poplar and pine clothes
presses
Cooking-stove safe, patent washing machine
2 picking casks, kitchen furniture generally.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock. Terms All
sums of and under s25, cash; over S25, and under
$50, credit Of 60 days; over $50, credit of two
and four months, for notes satisfactorily endorsed
bearing interest.
B. HoMANS,
Aug Its w Auctioneer.
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BY A. GREEN, Auctiope

BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
TIGARS, Cavendish Tobacco, &C, al
~ auctiOn.-on Thursday, the 18th instant,
shall SELL at o'clock p. M at the tobacconst store
lately closed, a few doors west of Jackson Hail. be-
tween 81 and d streets, Pennsylvania avenue, a
good lot of cigars and chewing tobacco, viz:
1000 fine Havana pressed cigars
1000 canones do
1000 fine Venus regalia do
500 cazadores do
1880 do do
500 fine imperial regaia do
10000 other cigars, not necessary TO enumerate.
A good lot of cavendish and other tobacco.
Also, an Indian image and stand Terms cash.
A. GREEN,
August ll-3t Auctoneer.
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WASHINGTON, August 9Th, l848.

The naval pension bill yesterday passed by
both houses.
The Cherokee treaty was ratified by the Senate,
with one small amendment, which will not, prob
ably, prevent its finally going into effect. The bill
making an appropriation for its execution was lost
as it was entering the House of Representatives,
by the Speakers hammer descending at IL o'clock.
The appropriation of $4,000 for carrying out the
Pottawatomie treaty WAS embraced in the same bill.
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MARRIED.

On Sunday the 9th instant, by the Rev. Mr..
MORGAN, Mr.. LEVI A. HALL to Miss SARAH
ELLEN PADGETT, all Of this city.
On Tuesday, the 4,h instant, in Northampton
county, Virginia, by the Rev. Mr.. UrroRD, Lieut..
T. L. RINGGoLD, United States army, to Miss
SUSAN BROWN, only daughter of the late Hon
A. p. UPsHUR.
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BY WIN. MARSHALL, Auctioneer.
Boots, Tobacco, Cigars

E'URNIIU ne, bO0ts, TODaCco, Cigars,
Il &c.-0n Thursday morning, 18th instant, al
o'clock, shall sell in front Of my store geAera
assortment offurniture, &c.-viz
Mahogany sofas, sideboarjs, bureaus
Marble top centre and pier tables
Cane and wood seat chairs rocking chairs
High and low post bedsteads
Feather beds, mattresses, and bedding
Cherry dining and breakfast tables
Washstands and wardrobes
Clocks, looking. glasses, and carpets
Shovel and tongs, hardware, &c.
Knives and forks, plated spoons, &c.
Also, plain and cut glass ware
China, crockery, &c.
WIN. MARSHALL,
Aug. ll-du Auctoneer.
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TO THE EDITOR OF THE UNION.

In your paper of Wednesday evening" observed
the following passage in the report of speech de-
vered in the Senate the 4th instant, by the
honorable Mr.. Benton:
"And here | would say, these translatons are
about such would be expected from the transa-
tor of Spanish for the Daily NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., so
far as Mexican newspapers and dispatches con-
cerned which, would be amusing, if it were not
for the melancholy reflection that they lead to
tional evaporation and war"
| have nothing to do with the TRANSACTIONS to
which Mr. Benton specifically refers, and which he
quotes; but having furnished, believe, the greater
part of the transIations for the "Day Union" from
Mexican newspapers, am somewhat shocked at
this sudden accusation from elevated quarter,
of having made not only ridiculous blunders in
translalons, but such blunders as have the melan-
choy result Of leading to "national evaporation
and war"
Feeling deeply anxious to relieve myself from the
mputation of having been in any manner the cause,
or of the causes of the pending war with Mex-
CO. addressed respectful letter to Mr. Benton, in
which said: GAS | am that you would not de-
liberately commit an act Of injustice, am induced
to request you to designate particularly some trans
lation, or portion Of translation for the Union
which has struck you being badly executed--se-
Letting, if your memory will serve, the worst speci-
men which you may have encountered
This request Mr.. Benton declined to comply with
for want of time, &c.
must, therefore, ask your PERMISSION to prefer
the same request TO him publicly, through the col
umns of your paper. 1t would be melancholy
reflection that man in Mr. Benon's elevated po-
sition should prefer charge Of this kind involving
the reputation, and for aught he knows the means
Of livelihood Of an humble individual, without be-
ing prepared to furnish particle of testimony in
support oft. II he cannot substantse the charge,
he is bound in honor to retract it as publicly as he
made it,
G. S.
WAsHrNeroN, Aug. 7, 1886.
We think it simple act ofjustice to our courte-
Gus translator, who has been obliging enough to
serve u.s. freely and without compensation TO say that
he was recommended to US, by the head ofone ofthe
departments, as man Of decided talent, and init
mately acquainted with the Spanish language We
must add that he ia not attached to the State Depart
ment.
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Commander Wetmore, of the navy, cousin to
Prosper M. Wetmore, the present navy agent of
this city, died yesterday morning. Commander
Wetmore was fifty years Of age; and for two sum
ners when the North Carolina "a receiving ship
was anchored of the Battery, was her executive Of
hcer He was man much respected by his brother
officers and sailors.--.M Y. Times, Aug. 3.
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By A. Green, AuctiOneer.
n Y n

By A. Green, AuctiOneer.
VALUABLE brick house and lot at
auction.-On Friday, the l4th instant, |
shall sell on the premises at o'clock p. M. hand
some and convenient three-story brick house, with
the lot situated at the corner Of 9th west and
Fl street north. Persons wishing to purchase
handsome residence, will do we'll attend the SALE
Title ndisputable.
Terms.-One-third cash; balance in three, six
nine, and twelve months, for notes bearing interest
A. GREEN,
August 11-3t Auctioneer.
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LATER FROM TEXAS.

By the arrival Of the schooner Native, we have
received Galveston papers to the 25th ult
We learn from the Civilian and the News, that
DIR. Niles +. Smith, who arrived at Galveston from
the Sabine on Wednesday, the 22d ult., reported
that the beach some forty miles east Of Galveston
was strewn with the fragments Of an upper cabin
steamer which had probably been wrecked or foun-
dered at somewhere in the vicinity of the mouth
Of the Sabine. Most Of the pieces which were
along the beach were parts Of her upper cab
in DOORS shutters, &C. together with tables, chairs,
and other articles Of furniture.
The following paragraphs are from the New Or
leans Courier Of the ID instant:
Governor Henderson was lying dangerously i'll
at Matamoras at the latest dates; very little hope,
il any, was entertained OF his recovery.
We are indebted to a gentleman direct from Ca
MARCO for the following information:
He informs US that the rancheros are all back, or
getting back to their homes fast possible, and
going to work on their ranches again, having aban-
doned the idea of conquerng the United States, and
subiecting it to their own will
II snch is the case Canaes and Carrabajal must
have but few troops under their commando report
says they have none, their forces were made up
entirely of rancheros. Rumor says that there are
not at this time, IN Monterey, more than one thou
sand fifteen hundred men, but thatt they are forti-
fying II fast possible. -F gs
IL Is understood that il is the intention Of the COM
manding general to remove his quarters, together
with the 81 and 4th regiments, to Camargo by first
opportunity.
We understand that the command Of Matamoras,
after the departure of the troops, will be committed
to the charge Of Major Clark his command az mil
itary governor will be sustained by four companies
of artillery, with suifciency OF volunteers to
maintain his position.
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WAsHrNeroN, Aug. 7, 1886.
A my PERSON wanting a Coachman

n or Body Servant in this city, or to travel in
any part Of the country, may hear Of one by apply
ing at the Union Office. He is well recommended.
Aug. 6-3t
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Pleasure Excursion to Piney Point, Old
Point. Norfolk. and Cane Henry.

a ~<e~O The steamer OSCEOLA will leave
Sl1ysH Mi Washington for the above places on
Saturday next, the 18th inst, at 3 o'clock, a. M,
and Alexandra at haf-past y, ana arrive at Piney
Point about D. M, and at Old Point and Norfolk
early next morning. She will leave Norfolk again
Al O'Clock, a. m. for Old Point and Cape Henry,
and return about o'clock, p. m.
Returning, the osceola will leave Norfolk on
Monday at 5 p. m, and arrive at Washington about
I2 m. next day.
Passage and fare 70 Piney Point and return, 20;
to Old Point and Norfolk and return, ST. for a
gentleman and lady, $40.
Music will be in attendance.
Aug III JAMES MITCHELL, Captain.
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CARPETINGs will be sold low.
~ ID. CLAGETT d co.
July 81.
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The name of person will be entered upon our
books unless the payment of the subscription be
made in advance. ... .... .....
NEW TURNIP SEED.-I00 pounds new
~ turnip seed, comprising all the best varieties,
warranted fresh and genuine. To-day received for
sale, in large or small quantities.
Also, poisoned paper for killing flies, IL cents
sheet.
Roach and bedbug bane, 81 cents per bottle.
]. F. CALLAN,
corner Of Z and 9TH streets.
I
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INGRAM CARPETING.-We have lust
i received 25 pieces (2,500 yards) super ingram
carpeting Of new designs and colors, which will be
sold low.
August 1l-3tif ID. CLAGETT e. CO.
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U,oR RENT, and possession Immediate

IL " given, a comfortable brick dwelling -house
on c, between Sd and Al Streets recently occupied
by Pishey Thompson, esq Said house being near
the churches, courts, centre market, DC, renders il
a desderabe residence.
Also, a brick dwelng-house on Capitol Hill near
the residence Of John II. Houston, esq, and recent
vey service This house has connected with II q
brick stable and carrisge-house, large yard, well
Of good water therein, dry cellar, &c.
Terms for both houses reasonable. For the lat,
ter apply to Mr.. Houston; or for either to
JAMES LARNED, 18th street west,
August 8-3td&c II