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TO THE EDITOR or THE UNION


STA: | have read with great deal Of pleasure
communication in your paper signed 'Citizen, -
expressing surprise "to find that our citizens arc al
lowing the, contest for" the mayorslty "to be con-
hned TO two candidates Of the same party" if"Cit.
lzen" had inquired little farther, he would have
found himself in error, nasmuch there are three
candldates-the third being wing sublimated into
the name OF native American. or the three, for
my own particular part, | would choose neither IL
any other selection could be msde but has "Citizen
for one moment reflected that by the provisions OF
the charter under which we have been (you may
say nlisrtlsd) for the last twenty years. three fourth,
Of the citizens, who anxious for a change as
"Cuizsn" possibly be- are deprived OF the priyi-
lege OF exercising the right of saying who shall OF
who shall not be appointed 10 even the humbest Of
nee IN the gan Of the corporation. Until this Tadi.
cal defect Is removed, there be but tte hope OF
the success Of those principles which feel well as
sured he chershes. a..
II your correspondent "CtiIen, - aided by other.
who are desirous Of accomplishing q change in our
municipal affairs $50 deyoutly TO be wished, will
call meeting Of the DISTINGUISHED portion Of our
citizens, for the purpose Of waiting on Congress for
the removal OF tho present obnoxious features in
our present charter, his suggestions will meet with
hearty response, and such will place in pow
hose who and will be Of service 10 our city.
A SUBSCRIBER.
10 The suggestion Of our correspondent is in q
fair way Of being carried out. The House Of Rep
resentatves have this day adopted bill for extend
ing the right OF suffrage to every white male citizen
in the District, &c.-lUMoa.l
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AN EXAMPLE.

IL was said in tho time of our revolution that
there were Spartan women among the matrons OF
our country. The following breathsS the best spirit
of those heroic days. Il adds new honor TO a name
already illustrous in our annals:
Ala meeting held on Saturday evening, before
the City Hall Lieutenant Porter, of the Navy, re-
lated the following incident;
any father Commodore Porter had three sons
To one he gave a pistol, 10 another gun, and to
the third sword, with the injunction never to sur
,snder them but with life. How far this has been
REGARDED, let the death Of my poor unfortunate
brother, on the Rio Gsnde, speak. l will not say
what will do, but am only waiting my govern
nent 10 command. A few days ago, received a
letter from my mother, in which, after alluding to
The death Of her son, she said, my son, should be
glad TO see you but prefer thai you 90 the other toay
These - said he, "were the words of Spartan
mother" and we must admit, they are worthy the
widow Of one Of the most gallant naval heroes in
the annals of the world. Lieutenant Porter entered
the navy as a common sailor, and by merit worked
his way 10 the position he now occupies.
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SUMMER HATS.


DY means of n recent improvement, which can
- be adapted to hats Of every fabric, the water
proof stiffened hat is rendered pleasant ard com
Portable wear in summer weather.
invite gentlemen to inspect uy stock lately fin
ished.
The white Oregon Beaver, long rich maps, the
most splendid hats ever offered.
White and Pearl Cashmere, incomparably neat.
Elegant Partisan style Black Moleskin, purposely
very light for summer
have also for their selection
Panama Hats, Orleans mode, the best in market
Gentlemen's Lus,red English Straw Braid, a very
fashionable article.
White double and single Brim Leghorns.
Bronze Leghorns for plain gentlemen.
Infants small Leghorn and Braid Hats, select
patterns. 4 ,.r....
Childrens' Leghorn and Peda'c Caps.
And a large assortment Of boys hats, OF Leg
horn, palm leaf, Manila and sea net-the latter a
most excellent article for schooboys. Parents and
heads of families will find the best collection Of these
e'''' ~ VIM. B. T0DD'S,
Sign of the Golden Hat,
Ma, is West of Browns Hotel.
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NAVY AGENr's OFFICE,

w "VF'f''S'V'Fj INh"y ~f"sb HVTV'
PROPOSALS will be received at this Office I'M
Il til clock on Saturday, the Goth day of June
next, for the delivery Of fourteen hundred cords OF
best quality seasoned pine wood, upon the wharf al
the navyyard in this city, the quality Of the wood
to be approved by the commandant of the yard
and to be measured by person to be selected by
him. and the expense Of the same to be paid by the
contractor; the delivery to commence in ten days
from the time the offer is accepted and to be coni-
peted on before the LIST day of January next,
Payments will be made upon bills properly APP
proved, in thirty days after delivery, deducting
therefrom ten per cent. until the whole is delivered.
All offers made must be accompanied by the names
OF two responsible persons who must signify their
willingness to enter into bond in the offer is &C
cepted, and none others will be considered.
w. b. SCOTT,
May CLAW Navy Agent.
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TO THE EDITOR OF THE UNION.

STA; ! observe, by your paper of last evening, a
piece taken from the New York Sun in relation TO
the defences Of General Taylor and giving the cred
il To Capt John Sanders OF the corps Of engineers,
for the defences opposite MAtAmoras. This Is an
error.
Capt. Mansfield is the senior engineer officer wlth
General Taylor, and had the planning and erection
of the works opposite .Ma'amOras. Capt John San
ders had the planning and erection Of the works Al
Point Isabel Capt. Mansfield has no superior Of
has grade IN the army.
The engineer officers in Texas are
|, Capt J. X. +. Mansfield;
2. Capt. John Sanders;
3. Lieut.. J. M. Scarritt.
A FRIEND.
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THE pECL TAXATION OF INDEPENDENCE

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.
We have been much pleased with beautiful en-
craving, which has been laid upon our table, of the
Declaration of Independence, appropriately orna-
mented and surmounted by exccllenty engraved
hkeneases of all the Presidents of the United States.
The engraving presents the whole declaration, very
clearly printed, within the compass of few square
inches, together with fac SMILES of all the sigma
lures We are Informed that the work has cost
the labor of nearly whole year 1t isa very APP
proprate ornament for the centre table, and we
hope the ingenious engraver may be we'll rewarded
for his pains.
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LETTERS OF MaRquE.--It appears that our COM
merce is not likely to suffer from letters Of marque
to the extent that was at first apprehended. The
Courier des Flats Unis states that by q treaty
signed in 1895 between Central America and this
country, ii is agreed that when either Of the con.
tracting parties shall be engaged in a war, citi-
zen Of the other country can accept any commission
or letter Of marque against the former under penal
y Of being treated as pirate. Similar treaties have
been concluded, and are now in force with Venezu.
ella, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Chill, Brazil, Eng
land, France, Spain, and Denmark.
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From the New Orleans Bulletin.


The following observations on the present condi-
ton and future movements Of the army under Gen.
Taylor may not be unacceptable to your readers at
this time.
1t is now known that Gen. Taylor at Point
Isabel on the 9th nst having left his camp on the 81
inst with view to the relief of Point Isabel and to
secure his magazines. Previously to leaving the
camp, the General completed some field works, one
of which may be called the citadel of the position
and is strong enough to resist regular attack of six
to ten DAYS This work is in the form of an irregu-
lar hexagon with Fashioned fronts, and has capacity
to receive twelve hundred men, but can be well de-
Tended by five hundred. IL would be very difficult
if not Impossible for the Mexicans to carry this
work by Storm indeedit would be no easy task if
were attempted by wel-trained troops. This work
however NAV be reduced by regular attack, but if
skilfuy defended It hold out ten days from the
opening Of the trenches Gen. Taylor has selected
an excellent and brave officer to command this posi-
ton, and there is no doubt that Major Brown and
his gallant regiment the 7th with the artillery under
Captains Bragg and Lowd win continue to justify
the confidence placed in their skill and courage.
Gen. Taylor, II is presumed, relying upon Major
Brown to maintain his position until the l4th or 18th
inst, will remain at Point Isabel until reinforcements
reach him, and in the meantime he will strengthen
the works at the Point.
My calculation is that g. 200 will have arrived
on Point Isabel by the 18th or 18th, the manner of
which is given asfoIlows:
The resaiars nuS Mobile vou R per asn,a 10
The battalion OF the In La vol, per GaUeston 10
The La. volunteers per Telegraph - 10
The La. volunteers per Day " II
The Texan rihemen from San Antonio Austin,
Houston, &c. Ia
These forces probably amount to 200 men,
General Taylor brought 1900 men with him
from the Rio Grande, and there were FIVE or six
hundred men in garrison at Point Isabel under
arms; which, added TO the reinforcaments above
stated, make an aggregate of $500 Now when
Point Isabel shall have been properly fortified
which may be done in few days by the forces of
General Tsylor--three hundred men will be suf-
6cent to resist any probable attack on that point
Leaving this force at Point Isabel, General TAYLOR
will then advance with 500 men upon Matanoras.
In the meantime reinforcements will continue to ar.
rive at Point Isabel; that it is calculated 10 900
will have been assembled under the command Of
General Taylor by the Goth May. ~
General Taylor will undoubtedly occupy Mata-
morss, and await orders from Washington for fur.
Their operations. '. ...#
One or two redoubts thrown up the line be-
tween Maismoras and Point Issbel will secure the
communication with the magazines, and q base OF
operations will be established. 20. ....r
'. . Very respectfully, yours, -...L
Major Of Engineers.
New Orleans, May -, 1916,
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TNHE written signature, the only safe.
Il guard against CONFERENCE.-The pub

lie attention is invited and particularly referred to
the advertisement, setting forth the new style of la
being, and the putting up Of DR.. Beckwith's anti
dyspectc and dinner pills. Also, to that Of DR..
Dyott's approved anti-bilous pills; both Of which,
may be seen, protected from being counterfeit.
ed, by the only safeguard to be depended upon,
the WRITTEN SIGNATURES Of the proprietors on the
label Of each box ofpills.
All others which may be offered for sale by I'M
principed persons, are surely base counterfes,
and will be rejected such. The pills that were in
the hands of persons who purchased the genu-
inc, have all been exchanged for such have the
written signature ofthc proprietor
The sole agency for the sale of Bcckwith's anti
dyspecc and Dyott's ambitious pills is vested in
the hands Oft w. Dyott q Sons, of the Columbi-
an College, No. 1872 North Second street, Philadel-
phia who will execute any orders for the same.
Druggists and all wholesale dealers, who wish to
be furnished with the genuine pills, will DO supplied
on the most liberal terms, by applying as above.
Nav Gift
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Stationery and Printing.
Wan DrrAnraxnr. NAV 40.

Wan DEPARTMENT May 10, lo4os
- EPARATE PROPOSALS will be received
- until O'Clock on Monday, the 30th Of June,
for supplying the stationery and executing the print.
ing described ia the schedule below. The stationery
must be Of the best quality, and the printing sxscGi
ed In the best manner. Samples Of the former must
accompany each bid and specimens OF the latter viii
DC Sho ~n 70 bidders in the several bureaus when de-
The successful bidder will be required 10 give
bond with approved suretes for the faithful perform.
anee OF his contract and tho department will no
serve tho right 10 order the articles and work AT such
times and IN such Quantities as il may deem proper,
and to increase or diminish tho quantities stated
below,
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The United States Gazette Of Philadelphia pre-
snmes that "Mexico may disayow the act OF her
army" II lis enough for any one who sees and
studies the manifesto Of President Psredes' to aoan
don this idea as altogether visionary. He instructed
General Arisia to execute the very commission
which he has discharged-to attack our troops, and
TO carry on this war against us. Paroles has made
the war-how, then, can he disavow IN
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nrColumbian horticultural Society

Due notice has hitherto been given of the determi-
nation Of this society to hold exhibition at the
City Hall, on Wednesday next, the 9th instant.
Amateurs, cutivators, florists and friends, were
then invited, through the papers Of the District, to
prepare and to aid. As the time for active and nI-
mediate preparation is at hand /, is hoped that the
proverbial zeal and taste OF our citizens will be 90
earnestly evnced to sustain the well deserved rep
utation Of our District for its horticultural produc-
tons. On former occasions, the ladies have kindly
volunteered the aid Of their fine taste to complete the
arrangements and floral decorations of of the hall OF
exhibition Their participation is now invited. The
society propose to devote the proceeds of the exhi
bition to as valuable and handsome premiums as
the favor of their friends and the public may enable
them TO besow. All fruits flowers, and vegetables
intended for the horticultural Society,"" will be
carefully attended to by any of the following gen.
temen, comprising the society's committee Of ar
engagements: Alexander Su,er, of Georgetown; VIM
Breckenridge, of the Patent Office; John Douglass
near the State Department; WIN. C,mmack, of
Washington; Joshua Pierce, Of Linnean Hill; w m
Buist, corner of 18th and Fl Streets VIM Slater, OF
Alexandria; VIM. Shoemaker, of Georgetown; Geo
Watterston, ESQ.,, Capito! Hill; Mr.. McNamee, City
Hail. Mr.. Kedgie, Capitol Hill; Chas. Stou corner
Of Pennsylvania avenue and 7th street; Geo. w.
Riggs, esq county Of Washington. Communica.
tons for any Of the above members Of the society
to will be duly attended
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DHrANcEs.-The following note Of distances is
not without interest at this time: "From New Or
leans to Point Isabel is 500 miles by water; from
Galveston TO Point Isabel is $40 miles by water;
from New Orleans to Vera Cruz is l,50O miles; from
Yucatan to the city Of Mexico is 900 miles. The
population of the city of Mexico Is about $780, 600.
The population of the whole country is about nine
millions"
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THOMPsoN's compound syrup OF tar
Il and wood Naptha, for the cure ct pulmo
nary consumption. bronchitis, asthma, chronic ca.
tarrh, influenza. obstinate coughs, splitting blood
throat disease, or chronic laryngids, pepitstion o
the heart, and liver complaints also, whoopingcough
Group, &c, ' ..-L " q
Sold by JOHN f. GILLIAN
Corner Of z and 7th streets, Washington.
April %.
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nRESs MATERIALs.-We have on hand
- 900 pieces all wool balzarnes and bereges, in
great variety Of patterns styles and colors to which
we invite the attention Of purchasers, as We will
sell them great bargains.
Also 100 pieces French printed muslins and jac-
onets, all colors will be sold equally cheap,
ID. CLAGETT & co.
May 2l-3tif
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vJ,RUsTEE's sALE.-The subscriber, as
Il trustee Of William Browne, insolvent debtor,
will sell at public sale, to the highest bidder, at the
auction store Of R. w. Dyer, on Tuesday, the ID
June next, at IL o'clock, M, lot No. IL IN square
No. III, on 10th street, between and M streets,
as laid down on the plan of the city Of Washing
ton, and will convey unto the purchaser all the title
JAMES CARRIC0, Trustee.
r. w, DYER, Auctioneer. .
May l3--2aw&ds r. ., ...sr- ... .sr. .u.
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The new style of Daguerreotypes, as taken by
Mr. VIM. A. Pratt, the inventor, are beautiful.
We understand his rooms are well attended with
visters, and hope he may meet with that success
he spares no effort to deserve. Specimens may be
seen at the Fair, and at his rooms
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ID OOMs FOR RENT.-Psrlor and chamber
II for rent. Inquire of James Williams, ~ ST.,
near Pennsylvania avenue.
May 2l-3t
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HAMS! HAMS!-Just received 900 superior
III Maryland Bowie Hams, of fine flavor. For
sale by GEO. & THOMAS PARKER.
May 20-3t
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Washington has been very much excited to-day
by the following bulletin, which was received
at the telegraph Office in this city from The telegraph
Office in Baltimore:
Death OF Louis Philippe, King of the French
Revolution in France.
The above is from the North. Passengers report
that the steamer had been telegraphed at Boston,
and that the death Of the French king followed
by a revolution as stated above.
This is the, only intelligence the Baltimore Clip
per could ascertain as no mail is received by the
O'Clock boat last night"
We were at the telegraph office about O'Clock,
when Professor Morse received telegraphic mes
sage from Baltimore, that the northern mail had
Just arrived and that the above account turns out
To be a hoar! Shame upon its author!
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nARBY's Gazetteer, cheap, latest and best
- edition, one large octave volume OF 900 CLOSELY
printed pages; price, in full leather binding, dol
lar and fifty cents For sale IA few copies only by
May 90 +, TAYLOR.
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GLORIOUS news from the New York
VI Mammoth Clothing Esta hlishmanf -

~ Mammoth Clothing Establishment
The subscribers have just opened the above estab-
lishment with the largest stock Of ready made cloth
ing ever offered in the city of Washington, to which
they call the attention Of all buyers OF ready made
clothing and others who wish TO reduce their cloth
ing bills from twenty-five to fifty per cent as they
are enabled, from their peculiar facilities, 10 sell at
New York cash prices wholesale and retail
They have also an extensive assortment of cloths,
cassimeres, and vestings, which they win make 70
order twenty-five per cent. less than any other
adjustment in the city. BY calling, persons can
Judge for Themselves, .... a....'- : - ~.
-. ... JAMES GALLlGON & SON,
May 20-eod9t- No. 2 Centre Market Space.
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CosaaEss--Some Of the democrats IN Congress
moved an adjournment in June, which was second
ed by the Union. IL was discovered that this ad-
iournment met with the entire appreciation Of the
people and the wings, and the Union has tackled
about and denounees the adjournment as a wing
measure.--.Nsp Orleans TrOPie, May H.
The above statement, so far as 1t relates to our
change of position, is gratutous and shameless ia
BILE. We have never advocated the precipitate adj
joumment Of Congress, although every months
session costs Us about fneen hundred dollars addi-
tionsl expense-the reporting alone about two hun
dred and fifty dollars week. What but the most
wilful spirit OF Misrepresentation, or the most eyre.
eious careIessness, could have betrayed the n sw
orleans Tropic into such blunder We have al
ways been favor OF Congress doing its duties and
consummating its reforms before they adjourn.
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r Avs Of the United states.--Little &
IL Browns new edition; in vols. For sale by
April % Il. = ......... . ~ F. TAYLOR.
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TIMERS HISTORY OF THEFRENCH-
i REvOLUTION.-Comp in two large
volumes, for OIL as. +. TArLoR'
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1846-08-20
THE MEXICAN NEGOTIATION BILL.

- Oar readers airesJy know that the
President oil The Uni,ed Stses. addressing
himself iirsi 10 The Senate IN confden.
nal Message, aud Afterwards IN both
Houses al Congress 10 public Message,
mad appealed to them Tor sIv'cs aud aid
IN bringing 10 cl,sr the War with Mex-
iro, ss he ough. ,a haze done before lie.
BY III. sole action. began The VA; Or, 10
use phraseo'ogy 10 witch me can take
exception, befaIe he placed our gallant
Inle Army under Gen. 'faylnf iu sDea .
p ,siiion as 10 maize war tnevnab g. #ae i
l. In ps,suauce Of the public Message, a
| bill W - on Saturday Introduced ~ Com
mtiee al The Whole in the House oil lie
preventative, by one OF The psrlissns al the
+ Executive. foS making sn appropriation
. of rwo Millions OF DJtlars to- en- shle the
President ~ the I'm, ed Sat to negotiate
Ttes,y Of Pace with MesIco. includteg
most pl.Inly the acquisitions. by force or
purchase, &c by bIsh means conj 'inily. oil
greater or less parton of Mexican trr-
rit"ry. This bill vas declared bo.h be.
| fore aad after The recess on Saturday. and
all was g"tng merely AZ DsnIsge beIl-
towards us coDsuHn alton, when the
appie nf di.cord sss lhro into the midst
of the msjntie BY moli.u Of Mr.. VII.
not. Of Peausylvsnla--the gentleman
whom the gavernsnrnt paper enles'zei.
the other day. as !" the bold end fearless
and truly able N,ino,," and N regard Ia
whom we were gwen to understand. By
] tie same authority, ih,t il was "a sin
! euIsr coincidence that ne 10 native oil the
same 'owa and couniy IN the State ~ Mr..
WsIker." 'rhis gentleman ass bold''
enough to move Ptoviso 10 the bill, and
10 carry IT too. declaring "thsi. as an ex.
press aod fund ,nensal eondiuon,o the
;. acquisition Of any ,eni:osy IRON the
..'Repoblic Of VI. xico by Tie United
" 8 a.ss. BY vistus OF any treaty sh'cb
!" nav be negotis,ad betsses ihsas, aud
e. 10 ,he use by The Ezecni.vs Of the mo-
|" nsys herein Appropriated. neither slaue
sp ,ssr tnoalaa.ary seFciftds shait eetf
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JAMES II. RELFE..


aid Of he 18Th June SAYS: ..s- Il
The lave trade about here 10 bresth-
ing iis last gasp. Tie B'ii.h cruiser.
hs'e so riusely in,s,std these dens &c
blood anil death that ,lavets ind II impo..
s'hlr 10 send Of heir ,,cums. The sl,,rrs
al he Gsleus, have given 10 their slaves
10 The naLvs'. aud some rf the N. We have
been Informed. are wsIine with imps.
tlence an opportunity to quit The c"ss'.
Those OF New Cest,s. making . vrr,ue
Of Necessity, h-ve epbs,srd in The pslm-
oil trad. Success TO ih,s branch Of their
business" ...-,-...s5
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COMPLIMENT TO GEN. MKkY.

1'hs Locofeea papers in this state have
lately copied some compliment TO Gen.
Mckay. fioIn some Locoloco paper al the
NORTH. We present them with one from
higher source. viz: Senator Benton,
who, ia ths follawing extract from lon
grr spsesh, very clearly shows that the
ianols Chairman OF tbs Committee Of
WAYS aad Means did nal understand his
owa Taeid bill. Fayetteville Obs.
Mc tsrSres. did not wish to vote
upon any clause Of amendment. 10 this
BIZ intend to vote for j. on the single
gsaaRl u ssss:sgaing TIE &C, Of 1912. |