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Yours, very truly,

nTChinese Preacher.-The Rev. Mr. SuucK,
native of Virginia, has for several years been
missionary in the empire of China, where he has
founded Christian church. He is now on visit
to this country, accompanied by Chinese gentle
man of learning and talents; who, having become
convert to the Christian religion, has devoted him
self to the Gospel ministry. Assisted by Mr.
Shuck, he will preach in the Baptist church, on
10th street, Sabbath evening, the 10th inst; SER
vices to commence at quarter before o'clock A
collection will be made to aid them in building a
chapel for public worship the city of Canton,
China, when an appeal will be made to the liberal
ity of the audience.
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| To-day VIC have been furnished with extracts
from two other letters also written by Americans in
England, and both dated on the Same day, tho day
previous to the sailing Of the Cambria-the one
from London, tho other from a manufacturing town.
We do not know, nor have We tho slightest idea,
who the authors are; but the gentleman who fur.
nshes them is we'll known TO US, and he youches
for their probity, their intelligence, and their pos
sessIng means Of information Zone of them most
particularly enjoyed by but few; and this assurance
from him Is perfectly satisfactory to our own minds
The second extract is important as showing the
coincidence between two American minds between
which, we are assured, there cannot have been any
eommunication) in regard to the dependence OF
peace upon Sir Robert Peel and Lord Aberdeen,
and the vital importance therefore that they should
have had that opportunity presented to them for
making move towards the renewal Of negotiations,
which the reception Of the "notce" would have
offered, and which would have been presented
months and months ago, had the Senate seen 6t to
act on that subject:
"LosDoE, 18th April, 1886
~ begin to believe that we arc on the very verge
Of war-preciptated into il by the cruel policy of
some OF and other distinguished
mon IL is noW becoming very questionable wheth-
er negotiations will be opened on the Oregon aues-
ton from this side Of the waters. The Hudson BAY
Company are undolng, by the weapons placed in
their hands at Washington, all that has been done
here.
"The Herald, the tory organ, published yester-
day a letter from a New York correspondent, in
which the idea Is suggested that the British should
take immediate possession Of much territory in
Oregon as they believe belongs TO them, which is
derstood TO embrace all north of the Columbia The
Herald approves Of this course. The Times, some
time ago, declared in favor Of 49o as the line with
certain slight reservations This morning, it says If
49o were offered, the whole Of Vancouver's island
must be reserved, with a division Of the straits Of
Fuca, the free navigation of the Columbia, pay for
all the forts erected tho American side, and
number Of other supuations, to secure British in
terests.
"The Peel ministry is gone; and Palmerston is
feasting in Paris, and giving in his adhesion TO the
Guizot policy fear he will not manifest the slie ht-
est socitude TO settle the question, hut rather keep
it in suspense the ostensible for war; should
the balance OF power doctrine be attempted by the
French premier on our continent. The union Of
England and France h:" been perfected against US
have
much to answer for. From the former nothing bet
ter could have been expected but from the latter
had a right 10 look for entirely different course.
Should this nation be involved in war, mean our
own country, he will have greyous load Of sins
to atone for. His God may forgive him, but his
countrymen never can"
g., April l6, 1876.
al am quite convinced that if il was not for Sir
Robert Peel and Lord Aberdeen, we should now
have war"
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We understand that Major A. J. Donelson, our
new minister to Berlin, has been received at New
York with warm welcome, and with very distin-
guished consideration Among other honors which
have been paid to him, is the following resolution,
proposed by Mr.. Maclay, and adopted by the
Board of Assistant Aldermen on the 4th instant:
"REsoLuTIoN BY MR. MAcLAY In favor of ex-
tending the Inequalities Of the city to our distin-
guished countryman, Major Andrew J. Doneson,
minister plenpotentiary Of the United States to
Prussia, now in this city, preparing to embark; and
that committee Of three from each board together
with his honor the mayor, and the president Of each
board, be appointed to wait upon Major Doncson to
carry the object Of this resolution into effect.
Adopted: and Messrs. Macay, Purser, and Cor
nell appointed the committee on the part Of this
board"
We understand that Major Donelson is to be
honored by public dinner in New York.
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Mr.. Catlin, who is now in Paris, and whose ex.
tensive Indian collection is in the Louvre, for the
private views Of the royal family, has sent me-
mortal to the House Of Representatives Of the Uni.
ted States, praying for some action, during the pres
ent session, on a report Of the Committee on Indian
Affairs, in the Congress Of 1887 or 1893, which wa.
either submitted, prepared to be submitted, in ia,
yor Of the purchase of his collection.
In this memorial he states that, for his collection
(Which he has made without aid from government
or individuals, and in making of which he has de-
voted eight years Of his life, and an expenditure o.
S2O,0OO) several respectable offers have been made
in Europe, which he has not been willing to accept
until the government of his own country shall have
had the opportunity Of appropriatins the collection
which has been his first ambition and he also states
that the very fatering and advantageous PROPOSE
ton Of making il the nucleus Of museum of man.
kind, to be established in Europe, and designed
eventually to contain the records and resemblances
Of all the extingushing races of mankind, together
with the contemplation that the vigorous part Of his
life is passing away, the whole Of which he is am
bilious to devote to the completion Of his design, are
considerations producing much anxiety in his mind
for some decision of the government upon the sub
ect which will decide what is to be the field for the
future labors of his life. But Mr.. Catn has ex-
pressed his own wishes in a private letter to his
friend in Washington and we do him the Justice to
permit him to speak for himself in the following ex-
tract
81 have splendid proposition from England to
commence with my collection museum of mankind,
if circumstances drive me there, and I can make
up my mind to ALLEVIATE my collection and myself
1t will require great struggle in my mind before
can resolve to do it; but my children must be fed,
and my collection and myself, if more highly appre-
ciated abroad than at home must go there, and for
foreign country the labors of my life must be given
can't afford to keep my collection oil my life for
patriotism to my country, and starve my children
that the government may be sure to have it when
am dead and gone. would do it if could, but
cannot afford it. II had enough to live on be-
sides, would rather present it to the country than
take it away; but this cannot afford to do hope
that something will be done by tho government this
session; and if no motion is made or resolution
passed, the hint will be strong enough to throw me
upon the resources that are offered me at once"
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Respectfully submitted:
Major General WINFIELD SoorT,
Commanding the Army, Washington.

In the article which we quoted from the "New
York Express" on Wednesday night, the "Charles-
ton Mercury" ia characterized as "a Calhoun or
gam" We had supposed that the general disclaimer
which we made on behalf of the "southern
democracy" would have embraced, of course, so
distinguished man as Mr.. Calhoun. But to make
assurance douby sure" we undertake to say, that
the charleston Mercury"is not to be considered
az the organ of Mr. Calhoun
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THE DAILY UNION

soldier or soldiers OF the army of the United States
have been shot for deseron, or in the act OF deser-
toni If So by whose order, and under what author.
ity'" was referred TO the commanding general, and
have the honor to transmit herewith his report
thereon.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
w. l.. MARCY.
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CAMDEN, ARKANsAs.

April 20, 1886.
"SR: Ten days since, II. ~ Barstow, esq,
was drowned in attempting TO cross the Smack
Over creek, which was at that time very high, and
difficult to | of the opinion at 6rst that
he was murdered, and have not written until now
that might be able to state the manner Of his
death. was some thirty miles in advance of the
party emgratng, making depots, &C., when heard
OF his disappearance, and did not reach the spot I'M
al the day after It occurred. For eight days, in
company with Mr.. Butler, Of this place, continued
the search, and finally found the body in the main
channel of the creek. The road, as we'll as the
greater part Of the swamp, was covered with water,
and the location Of the bridge is such as would ca
silly mslead a stranger unaoquainted with it,, the
road turning abruptly to tho left, and running on
the bank Of the creek. He did not make the turn,
and was suddenly precipitaied into water twenty
feet deep. Such is the opinion Of some fourteen
men who were present at the finding and examine
ton Of the body. There were no marks Of violence
upon the body, except such as were unavoidaby
made by the iron hooks used in making the search,
and all the effects he had with him were found and
are now in my possession. | had the body decent
y inferred in Presbyterian buryng ground, in
Union city, Arkansas, some FIVE miles from the
scene, and in the midst OF as respectable commu.
nifty as is generally found in this country.
peace be to his remains He was in many re-
spects the best man ever knew.
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The marine band will play on Saturday evening
of this week at the Presidents grounds; and after
this week, on Wednesday evenings at the Presi-
dents grounds, and on Saturday evenings at the
Capitol, during the remainder Of the season.
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ADJUrAEr GENERALS OFFICE,
Washington, May S, 1886

ADJUrART GENERALS OFFICE,
Washington, May S, 1886
GENERAL In answer to the resolution of the
House OF Representatives, of the 4th instant, re-
ferred by the Secretary of War to the headquarters
OF the army, requiring to be informed "whether
any soldier or soldiers of the army Of the United
States have been shot for deserion in the act Of
desertlon; II so, by whose order, and under what
authority" respectfully submit the following ex-
tract from Brevet Brigader General Taylors de.
sPatch, Of the 9th ultimo, this day received
efforts are continually making to entice our men
10 desert and, regret TO say, have met with consd.
cradle success -Four, however, have been drowned
IN swimming the river and two have been killed by
our pickets while attempting TO desert, which has
operated to check the practice. majority of those
who have deserted are old offenders"
The foregoing contains all the information re-
ceived touching the resolution, but may add, that
no orders from the War Department, or 'headquar-
tiers of the army, have been issued the subject
In the case reported above by General Taylor, it
will he seen that the picket guard (or the party in
pursuit) with IL is supposed, the usual order to cap
ture and bring back to the camp the deserters felt
justified If not constrained, in the last resort to FIRE
upon them In order TO their persons, rather
than allow them TO escape from our army, and still
worse, TO communicate with or join the Mexican
camp.
Respectfully submitted
r. JONES, Adjutant General
Major General WINFIELD SoorT,
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Yours. respectfully,
WILLIAM r. DOUGLASS

Col. Arnold Harris, of Nashville, Tennessee,
will proceed at once to the State of Mississippi to
the place Of Col Barstow, deceased. His long
service on the frontier-hs energy and decision OF
character, peculiarly fit him for this important bust
ness.
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Various reports having been published as to the
manner of the death Of Col. Horatio N. Barstow,
the agent for the contractors engaged in removing
the Choctaw Indians. ehave been handed for pub
LEGATION the following extract from letter written
by gentleman, giving an account OF Col. BarstOw's
death:
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Il Tin Ware, Material, Tools, shop
Fixtures, &c.-0n Wednesday, the 18th instant,
shall sell, by order Of the trustees at 10 O'Clock,
a. m, at the store formerly occupied by ]. Ke &
Brother, on Pennsylvania avenue, near 4, street, a
large and extensive assortment of
Parlor, ONCE, cooking, radiator, template, and
other stoves and CRATES, Of every variety
Also, large lot Of tinwsre, block tin, &c.
With the material, tools, shop fixtures, &c,
Terms; All sums Of and under se5, cash; over
s25, and under $50, credit Of sixty days; over $50
and not exceeding $780, ninety days; $780, four
and six months, for notes satisfactorily endorsed.
A. GREEN,
May Std AucGoneer.
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no Preaching at the CapitOl.-The Rev.
DR.. WEIGH, of the city of Albany, is expected to
preach in the Representative Hall on Sabbath morn
ing next
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A UCTION NOTICE.-The subscriber, hav.
IA ing obtained a license to sell at auction re.
spectfully offers his services to sell property Of
every description. All sales intrusted TO his care
will receive his personal attention, and every effort
will be made to make goods command fair prices.
He will bestow particular attention to the arrang-
ing and disposal Of furniture at private houses.
Liberal advances made on all goods consigned for
public sale, but under circumstances will limited
goods be received. He respectfully solicts share
of patronage.
c. w. BoTELER, jr., Auctioneer.
Always on hand, at private sale, an extensive
assortment Of cabinet ware, beds and mattresses
looking clocks shower baths, refrigerators
&c, which will be sold at extremely low prices.
G. W. BOTELER, IT,,
may S-3teot Auctioneer,
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MUSICAL ATTRACTION,

THE HaRMOJNEOyNS 1T APOLLO HALL
In compliance with numerous solicitations, the
Harmonious will return to Washington, and give
one Of their
GRAND MUSICAL SOIREES,
Consisting of Vocal, instrumental, and operate
Performances,
ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 49,
Part first will comprise variety of their most
pleasing Glees, Quartetes, Tros, and Songs, with
piano forte accompaniment.
Part second will consist of a Grand Ethiopian
Operatic Entertainment, accompanied with the Vio-
lin, Banj,, Tambourne, Castanets and Triangle.
UTTickets so cents; to be had at Mr. Fischer's
music store, at Franck Taylors bookstore, at tho
principal hotels, and at the door.
Doors open at 7; to commence at o'clock
Children accompanied by their parents will be
admitted at half price.
May s-4t
NOTICE to claimants of revolutionary
~ land bOunty.-On the 18th January, 1886,
the following resolution was adopted by the General
Assembly:
Resolved, by the General Assembly of virginia,
That the resolution Of the Assembly adopted Feb
ruary fourth, eighteen hundred and forty-two en-.
titled "a resolution requiring notice to be given
persons having claims on Virginia for revolutionary
land bounty, to present the same by given day for
adjustment, or that the same shall thereafter be
void, be rescinded, and that claimants Of revolu-
tionary land bounty be allowed till first March
eighteen hundred and fortyscven, to prosecute their
claims"
s. II. PARKER,
Register Virginia Land Office.
May S-1sw4w
EINE stitched French Calf-skin Boots.
Cali in at Manns, Pennsylvania avenue,
doors west Of ~ ST., and examine and buy, low for
cash, the handsomest and beat quality dress boots
offered in the District
MANN,
Pennsylvania avenue, Q doors west Of a street,
sign Of the big black boot
May S-6w
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, May s, 1886.


Sra: The resolution Of the House Of Representa-
tives, Of the 4th instant, inquiring "whether any
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INDIAN CORN.

We continue to receive the most favorable ac-
counts Of the consumption Of maize in the British
empire. We republish from the last Now York
Albion" the following article upon it; and we can
truly say, that no has ererted himself more ac-
lively to recommend it to the English people than
its editor, DR.. Bartlett:
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hP'h 40 iOfo'
al am quite convinced that if it was not for Sir
Robert Peel and Lord Aberdeen, we should now
have war"
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THE MAIZE.

ious distributor on the sub;sct ~ Indian corr and
the method Of preparing it, has been repubished in
London by the house OF Wiley and Putnam. 1t is
neatly printed, and sold at 4d sterling copy; and
at that price hss informed, very great sale
The prejudices Of the people against this grain are
fast disappearing and two Of the first ministers OF
the crown, 1t will be seen, have recently, in Paria-
ment, borne high testimony in its favor. Sir Robert
Peel is Of opinion that in Ireland the maize will de-
pose the potato. OPPOSE is the word he has used n
reference 70 il on another OCCASION.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-03-23

FRESH DRI GOODS.
SEN schf. Courier. We are this morning re-.
C~iWrs-
80 anI ~ hssehcd Sh.,titz.
q and LINN nintrs
3 4. IS and ricknFs
Rich siyie Punts
Pia.k and whit, ans bistk asl rsgs'. y,su..
fi'n srd pitii Pennsyfssu4 I.as.
NTk heHyr.., lItiaosdss
hsttau hEilrss
hcE ryie summer rwss..
Faucy Cassimeres
ns- hiHei : ooi Bhcs C,ssus,s.
DO '.sfstH d.
80 hf.su sswnF Siik led TN.t
Pear Butious
tois'u Hoss ~ hsR ilsss
Hoi1 refu Pin.
Wshh srspsndsrs
70 wheh We o. pssliiy ~ susn'laaos a..Lrs
va w EENT KENDALL a AfWArra
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kIa..Pis d Ral..-fsr u, a.,.ra.t, % aIno a. 49,
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Insurance be effected up
| by application HENRY LUDLAM
| Ju Ely Richmond, Va.
Physician the Society. AUGUSTUS L WARNER. NJ D.
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INDIA RUBBER FACTORY,

store No. SO Maiden Lane, New York
Wholesale AND RETAIL. DEALERS IN AR
hlNDS OF INDIA RUBBER GOODS
NohRCGATED Sus-rd-ss Goth for Carl r. Ia.
Lie feserVsrs NaehiRe Banding Water Proof Clothing and
every "tef artes made from India Rubber Our article OF An,
- eceis were exhibited Al tie American Ip,
ana alter an impartial EXAMINATION and COMPARISON with other. re-
eeiNea e nrs premium An the article, We
nave Undergone the seNerest given entire
We un''srEed invite Merchants from ,e MIA.
southern aad south Western cal 1t our abbm.nt
Nhefe ey w Ind good aud selected assortment IN I,d,
huober Goods Our Terms will be liberal and saiisseor 10 an
buyers All orders promptly eIecu.ed " ~
de IC-Cm
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ENCOURAGE THE MANUFACTURES OF YOUR
OWN STATE

VIE Franklin Manufacturing Company have on hand n, th.i,
rhfEk MILL near the Depot Of southern Railroad yoos
srunshi 81 sra supfns, hns common letter N,Les ,rd
nat cap papers ruled ami PLAIN; metu printing .pvsn ,ns
wrapping paI-rs o various whol.sa.
10 ~hh they invite public that in auaItV "a
pee their Manufacture Will Comparison with IN. prr,.o
OF any Northern FACTORY They prepared to eIsee
any deerpnon Of that their ms.
require Merchants aud dealers are requested TO cali AZ AZ. p
Mil and eIaaine for themselves - T.. .P -
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ISFIRMARY or TIE
RICHMOND MEDICAL COLLEGE.

FuNBlS Institution founded 1885,
II ton in the new College Fdee Spacious and well arranged
wards the different patients
also private the
All requirI medical aid,
and those atorng under
utioR.
The charges for board medical attendance
nursing medicines, and
being only four dollars week for eoorsd patients
for white.
The Medical and Surgical charge
Of the College for prescribed The
Surgeon their dcuny
the whole College Faculty called without add
tionai charge To the patient
The lnirmaTy cnmmsnds Itself especially
try who may De dsposed th-
Medical Surgical ad We respectfully ASA those
the subject to make inquiry and viii find that
economy be consulted paoniEng the
remedial aid be expected here
Many Of the deu operations
performed nfmaiy and the which
them confidence preventing Institution public
uee and asking Inquiry lis DeSis e. MAUrIN.
Presdeut X Nj q
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CHOICE BOOKS.
HISTORY Of the English Revolution of 1GlO
- COMMONLY ear ih- Rel sfos fou tbs secss.
~ .' "s i"str ~ p Guzo Pdme Minister of Ftase,
I "'si.'5 o. CIVILIZATION IN Europe" Translated by
IN "'@' In volumes Paper " o. sssuy Bound
Specimens Of lse British Ciis BY Chri.o,,., N,A ,p,
whoa. prc- ~ - 'F"o' VIVA '''i
asaad and Wales By J. Eop author of Scotland aRs..s
N' price q e.. JHst pubiishsd fDr ssie b.
. - NASH a WOOnHOusE,
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IL opposite the Banks. So. Agent IN N. ~ a,
hehn'o Va r N. al. Of kunrs Clars. Piano, m.
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