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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-06-02
To THE EpIroR OF rnE uNIoN.

SIH have taken from your columns Of the 23d
May the following statement, extracted rom some
other Journal. The distances are 80 absurdly exag-
geraed that if received as true, believe the state
ment calculated to do mischief
"DIsrAaoEs.-The following note of distances is
not without interest at this time: From New Or
leans to Point Isabel is 802 miles by water; from
Galveston TO Point Isabel is 800 miles by water;
from New Orleans TO Vera Cruz is 500 miles; from
Yucatan to the city Of Mexico is 900 miles. The
population of the city of Mexico is about l80, 900.
The population OF the whole country 10 about nine
Millions"
Although do not believe that the government
could be msled by such publications. yet it is GER.
tanly important that the distances between the seat
OF war ON the Rio Bravo and the ports whence the
army obtains its supplies should be correctly
tanned and generally known. have taken the pains
with some Of my old sea books before me, TO make
the enclosed calculations Of the several distances most
essential TO be known at this time. The attitudes
and longitudes obtained from Bowdtch and
Blunt. do dot ask you TO publish the calculations
enclosed. The following summary will suffice
New Orleans is usually estimated To be l04 miles
from the Balize; about the to the mouth Of the
Southwest Pass. From the Southwest Pass 10 the
bar of ST. Jago which is the entrance into the lagoon
on which is situated Point Isabel, is 400 miles, and
consequently 56i from New Orleans, instead Of S02,
represented.
From the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi to
..
TO 1914 TO New Orleans, instead of |, 500.
From the Southwest Pass to Galveston is 345
miles-course N. $50 W.
From Galveston to the barra de St. Jago, is 200
miles-course s. $50 w.
From Pencacola to the bar of ST. Jago (near
Point lsabeD is $50 miles-course s. $40 w.
steamboat making good eight knots per hour
will reach Pensacola from Point Isabel in three days
nearly, and all the other distances may be calcu
lated by steam, with considerable accuracy; but it
will not be safe to estimate higher continuous
speed, in my hamble opinion, than eight knots per
hour.
A steamer with the velocity Of eight knots will
accomplish the distance from Point Isabel to New
Orleans in 81 hours. If boat could be driven 10
knots at sea continuously, (Which do not believe,
the voyage would be made in 46 hours, or two
hours less than two days; 4 steamers making the
trip in two days will keep up daily line of commu-
nication between New Orleans and Point Isabel; and
make the suggestion, deeming it of sufficient i'm.
portance TO attract the attention ofthe government.
remain, respectfully, &c &c,
w. A. w.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-06-02

William W. seaton, esq, was yesterday r,-elect-
ed mayor Of this city.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28

general condition of all business, except
that which is protected, is duh, and dull
ness is the sure precursor ofactiyity. The
foreign exchanges are in our favor, and
money must be plenty for some time after
the revival. The tariff men, instead of
seeing the banks break in eighteen.months
will see the largest prosperity that was
ever witnessed in our country. We
shall not pretend that this prosperity is all
the consequence ofthe new tariff bill, but
we shall be glad that the new policy should
have fair trial in fair time, and become
established before the waters ola stagnant
business shall set all the frogs to croal6ing.
We are rejoiced TO see our country
come into the great principles of the
worlds progress, and especially at this
most fit and happy time. We take that
the mission of the regiments who have
gone TO Washington with their imaginary
troubles, will effect nothing, as il ought.
No such overawing demonstrations ever
ought TO be regarded; and now so great
is the wealth hanging around Congress,
that no senator can change his opinion
without exciting the most undesirable in
quiry. The manufacturers, even the iron
manufacturers, will, in their soberthoughts.
two years hence, rejoice that this bill
passed.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28
ArFiFal Of The Cambria.

The steamship Cambria left Liverpool
on the 4th and arrived at Boston on the
18th al o'clock. Papers from which-we
copy contain no notice of the grain mar
ket, except the grain trade at Mark Lane.
London has not been very active since the
sailing If the Britannia.
In the House of Lords of Parliament. on
the evening ofthe 25th ult. the new Corn
Bill brought forward by Sir Robert Peel
and heretofore passed by the Lower
House, was passed its third reading with.
out division. The triumph ofthis great
free trade measure is therefore complete.
On Monday night Peel made a lengthy
exposition of his motives for resigning.
In the House of Commons the new
Cabinet is not yet definitely formed, but
the Wings are again to hold the seals of
Office.
Lord John Russell is to be at the head
Of the new Ministry.
The London Times regards the new
Ministry fayorably. Sir Robert Peel
views it not only without jealousy, but
with friendly eye. The general i'm
preston was that the new premier will
hastily wind up the business of the session
and dissolve Parliament in the course of
the autumn.
The news IF the settlement of the Ore
gon question had reached England, and
produced general Joy throughout the coun-
try. It arrived on the dissolution of the
Peel ministry.
Wilmer and Smiths Times contains
two and half columns of PeePs speech
on the settlement of the Oregon question,
Mexican relations and his resignation.
He said, 4 do rejoice before surrendering
power to the foot OF the throne of giving
the official assurance, that every cause of
quarrel with that great country on the
other side of the Atlantic, is terminated
before return from office. loud cheers
feel that ] have executed the task
which my public duty imposed upon me.
l trust have said nothing which can, by
possibility, lead 10 the recurrence of:hose
controversies which we have deprecated.
Attention is now fixel in England upon
the American Tariff.
Cardinal Ferret has been elected Pope
under the name ofPius TX.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28


COMMISSIONERS To MExICo.-La Pa
tria of yesterday states that Mr.. F. Muir
ply, of whose arrival from England we
have already given notice, reached this
city on Tuesday last on his way to Next
co. Mr.. Murphy has chartered vessel
to take him to Vera Cruz, and he has pro.
cured himselfa safe conduct, in order that
the blockading squadron should not pre-
vent his entrance into that port. The
vessel leaves to-day. We also see it sta
ted in said paper that Zurutuza. of Mex
leo. who accompanied Mr.. Murphy from
England, remained in Charleston, from
whence he should proceed to Havana, and
after holding an interview with Santa An.
ma. on matters Of importance, he will go
to Yera Cruz on board of the British mail
steamer. Mr.. Murphy is said to be bear
erofimportant dispatches from England
to Mexico. These documents are sup
posed to be in relationio the British me-
diation for the settlement Of the present
disturbances. If we recollect rightly,
Mr.. Murphy holds Mexican diplomatic
rank in Englaud.-Nep Orleans Delta
the 10Th.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28

great mass of anti-bank men rail- for ibis
great measure. A single provision in tbs
new constitution will put The bank mania
to rest forever. One thing more your
people ought to do. They have nonina-
ted a good and strong ticket for the Au.
gust election. With one of their candi-
dates for the Legislature ! am we'll ac-
quainted; and | know he is 40 friend to
banks or monopolies in any shape. It's
true, ne is sure of an election, but could
they not rouse in their might, and give the
the nominees an overwhelming vote
such one as would show them that the
people are in earnest in their principles.
The very manifesto of fitzpatrick in favor
ola bank, ought 70 be-a talisman 10 arouse
every man to new S;g lance, and to show
even the bank men the hopelessness of
their efforts. All this section will go for
a Convention to amend the Constitution,
and they will give pretty steady vote for
the regular ticket. hope old democrat
ic Will will not be behind. The Vests
great in her extent, great in her rivers,
great in her prairics, great in her energy,
great in her crops, and always great in
her straight-out democracy. Let this e.
lection show that she has lost in nothing.
Good bye. RAMBLER.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28
From The N. Y. Journal of Commerce.

The PRosPECT.-We are glad to see it
stated by Mr.. Webster and Mr.. Evans
that opposition to the tariff bill is hopeless,
and that they will propose no amendments
to it. These declarations accord with
our own impressions, that the bill is to pass
as 1t IS, and so is no! again to 60 to the
House. We are glad of this, because,
under all the circumstances, it is most
excellent bill. True, it might in some
respects be made better in our iudg ment.
But its defects are all Of minor importance,
while the bill, as whole, will be produc-
tive of immense benefits. There is no
hope that it could be amended without be-
ing lost. In our opinion that plain COM
mon sense man at the head of the Com
mittee of Ways and Means has done the
country great service by his labors in pre-
pairing this bill, and has manifested great
sagacity in bringing it Through the House
withoutlosing any ofits important features.
We are glad ofthe prospect, because
the rush Of capital into manufacturing
pursuits threatens ruinous reyulsion a
few years hence, which this bill will do
much to prevent; and because, having
accumulated such large profits during the
past three years, the manufacturers are
strong, and able to bear reduction OF
profits, and to pursue their business upon
plan Of more thorough economy.
We are glad of it, because it secures
ample protection to the interests which
have been most highly protected for several
years to come; and so, like Mr.. Clay's
compromise act, lets down the system
gently. This bill is much less protective
than that which Mr.. Mckay proposed
two years ago, and is much more protec.
tive than the bill which he aoiH propose
and carry two years hence, if this should
be rejected. We regard the universal
triumph of free trade as certain, and il
would be undesirable to Passfrom one ex.
treme to the other without hesitating mid,
way.
We are glad once more, because the
general position of business is right for the
change. Wool. flour, and provisions, are
at their proper tariff and home marke
prices. We have seen what that policy
does for the farmers, and no adventitioul
circumstance is likely TO make the price.
lower. and give thsprOtectiofists gFOune
to charge reduction on the tariff. The
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28
Arrival Of The ..Great Britnin. .

Three days later from Emope.
The Great Britain left Liverpool on
the 9TH inst, and arrived in New York
on tho 23d. She has 100 passengers.
There is nc mention of any successor
of Lord Cathcart, as Governor ofCanada.
It is estimated that he may be displaced
by Mr.. Charles Butler.
Accounts from the U. S. one day later
had been received, and were considert
an earnest that the hostilities with Mexi-
CO would not be Of long duration.
tits presumed that Polk will most read
lily avail himself of the British offer of
mediation. The new British ministry go
on swimmingly as yet. 1t is supposed
that no member ofthe new Cabinet will
be opposed in his new election to Parlia-
ment except Macauley in Edinbnrg,
where his support ofthe Maynooth Grant,
having want of sympathy with the Free
Church has made him adYersaries.
ANOTHER Massacre IN AFR1cA.--
About 500 Arabs, stated chiefly to belong
to the tribe concerned in the butchery of
Sara Brabim, attacked the French troops
at work on the road from Ghazant to the
frontier, and being hemmed in by the
troops under General Cavaignac and re-
fusihg to surrender, they were allmassa-
cred, either directly by the French troops,
or by being driven into the sea.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28

ME1IcANs TO BE ORDERED INTO THE
lNTERIoR.-We understand, says the N.
York Sun. that orders are expected here
from Washington in few days, directing
Mexican, citizens and all who are aiding
the Mexicans in the present war, to re-
pair to the interior, sixty miles from the
tide water. 1t has been ascertained that
the bark Eugenia, Captain Briscoe, which
violated the blockade a few weeks ago at
Vera Cruz, had on board large quantity
OF ammunition. sent out by the friends of
the Mexican Government in this city
The vessel had forfeited her American
character, and her captain has exposed
himselftotrial for the highestcrime known
to our laws.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
JAMES WALKER.
THE LAST BEFORE ELECTION.

Next Monday, August 3D. comes off
one of the most important elections we
have ever had in our State, We have
Governor and Lieutenant Governor,
Congressman, members of the Legisla-
ture and county officers, to elect, and all
at an important crisis in the affairs of
our people. At this time, it is extremely
necessary, that the Democracy of Illinois
should achieve a glorious triumph. In
this State the people are yet smarting un-
der the great evils brought upon them by
Illinois Bank mis-rule; the innumerabIe
losses sustained by them in consequence
of contemplate banking system, are
YET fresh in their minds, and still affect
their prosperity. But Notwithstanding all
this, and in contempt oftheir recent and
unfor tunate experience, the Wing candi-
ate for governor makes a Bank hobby,
bywhich to rise to the chief office of state.
The appeal is made to the cupidity ofthe
people. Money-naore money, is cried
in their ears, whilst in truth the measures
proposed TO be adopted by these currency
tampering people, are the same which
have already drained the country of half
its substance. Are not our electors
ready to cast their votes for French and
a good currency, instead of supporting
Wing Bankers? Reflect that great meas
ures are at stake-that the game is not a
trifiing one, but that it involves nits is
sues the triumph, or defeat, of those great
principles which Democrats have long
believed to be at the foundation ofrepub.
lican governments.
Apowerful effort is being made through.
out the State to secure several Wing
Congressman, and also to gain, if posi-
BILE, wing ascendency in our Legisla.
ture. No exertion will be spared to eff
feet both. But let Democrats reflect that
the most important results may depend
upon the political complexion, ofour next
Congress. And while the present Con.
gress has been at work to procure the
adoption of great measures to promote
the peoples welfarc-the reduction Of the
tariff-the graduation scheme and 9th,
ers; let Democratic voters do their duty
1 and not feel Indifferent as to the result 81
even single defeat.
A United States Senator, is to be elect.
ed by our ne 1t Legislature, and the Bank
project will be brought directly before
that body. Every Democrat, then, if be
regards at all his principles, will give bis
vote with reference TO those measures
4 he viii go for measures and not men,
and particularly at this time, when the
hand of the enemy is SO plainly shown
viii he disregard every other considera.
ton but the success of the great poIitica
truths he PROCESSES tosupport. There arr
always a few protested democrats, VIII,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28
Stamp Gfore Diggins, ". r. !
July I6, 1916.

DEAR SIRs:-You or your readers
would perhaps like to hear something from
sthese diggings." Well, sir, we are
great people-fat and saucy-plenty of
money. and know how to spend it. Many
newcomers to this, the mineral region,
are surprised to find that we have good
farming lands, which they say they did
not expect to see at any rate; that was the
case with me- Ihave been looking about
the country, and have been charmed not
only with its richness in mineral re-
sources, but TO see its beautiful prairies
with every facility for farming purposes.
Neither your own county nor the Justly
celebrated Fox River Valley, can boast OF
finer locations for agricultural pursuits
We are about twenty miles from Galena,
which affords a good market as well as
good conveniencies for iade; nor are we
compelled to go even that distance for
those purposes. The whole mineral coun-
try is filed with small thinning towns"
so called, of two or three years growth,
that afford good markets for produce
These towns, though small, contain three
or four stores each, and as many taverns,
and do as much business as your own vii
lage and are rapidly improving, and full
of life and activity. Some enterprising
gentlemen from your town are engaged in
mine here that bids fair to yield rich
return for their labor and money expend-
ed. You may perhaps hear from me
again occasionally. Yours, truly,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28

ANTIcIPATED TRouBLE. Some ap-
prehensions are entertained ola difficulty
with the WinneBagoes, under chief cal
led Little Dandy, who is very hostile to
the whites. A large body Of warriors
were recently collecting on the Kickapoo
river, about thirty or forty miles from the
prairie. 49,,
A company ofvolunteers has been rails
ed to garrison Fort Atchison, but it is said
there are not arms sufficient in the fort to
equip the men.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28

VFMoRE TRoops FOR THE SoUrH.-
The steamers Convoy and Missouri ieft
here on Saturday, having on board Col.
Bissefs regiment, and part of Col. Har-
dln,s regiment Of Illinois volunteers; the
Hannibal left yesterday with the remain
der OF them. Col. Forman regiment e
at Alton, and will leave in a day osptwo.
Col. Bakers regiment. now at Jefferson
Barracks, will leave on Wednesday,
Republican,.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28

RUMoR.-There is runor in some of
the New York papers, that the Depar.
ment of State has been offeredto Mr.. Nc
Lane, and that his answer is expected by
the next steamer from England.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28

GOVERNMENT DEPosITEs.-The off,
cial statement of the Secretary cfthe
Treasury shows that on the Goth Of June
there were $3.50. 256 IN the various
banks holding the government deposites,
to the drafts Ofthe Treasury Department.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28

CoUNTERFEITs.-Any number ofcoun-
terfeit ones on the Albany Exchange
Bank are in circulation in New York
The general look of the bill at first sight,
might decieye, but on examination of the
engraving and signatures, the cheat is ap.
parent. The right handdie in particular.
looks as if it was done with boat hook.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28
The Illinois Troops.

volunteers at Alton have received
their marching orders, and were allunder
way for their respective destinations at
the lime designated in the Orders, which
we publish below. Considerable dissatis-
faction has been expressed by the soldiers,
in relation to the manner in which they
We're compelled to receive tier advance
pay for one years clothing-amounting
TO S42. All reasonably expected the
specie, as it was understood that their pay
was sent from Washington in gold, but
instead of this they were paid $40 in Mis-
souri, Bank paper--the smallest bills paid
being not less than los. On the re-
naming two dollars they were shaved four
cents, as they were forced totake i've
franc pieces at 50 cents each, which is
two more than their actual value. In
speaking Of this subject the correspond
ent of the Ottawa Free Trader observes:
"Mr. Paymaster, A. D. Stewart, is an af-
fable, clever sort of man, but a few pie.
ces of this exceedingly liHle species of
swindling, is not calculated to give one a
favorable idea ofhis honesty or manliness
of character"
This small grievance, however, has no
effect farther than the immediate agents
are concerned, and in. no way disturbs
the general harmony of the troops. All
took their final departure, enjoying good
health and in exceedingly fine spirits.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28

Cit is rumored that the blockading
squadron have taken Tampico.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28

A person writing from St. Petersburg
states that The rumors that tho Cholera
had appeared in the fontier towns of Rus
STA, were entirely without foundation.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28

The Billfor paying Gen. Gaines vol
unteers has passed both houses of Con
geess.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28

GEN. SHIELDS has resigned his post as
Commissioner of the General Land Of
fee.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28

9TThe 10th day of August next. i
fixed upon for the final adjournment Q
Congress.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28

The GRADUATION BILL has been sent
back to the Senate, as it underwent con-
siderable amendment in the House.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28

6FThe Wings will be out on Monday
with their best force, and if there are any
disa6ected democrats, they viii have them
also, Let Democrats be on the look
out.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28

The Wings say that tariff reduces
the price Of the article taxed. Then why
are the manufacturers so eager for a high
tariff, to prevent the Importation of for
#cign goodsa If the manufacturers pro-.
ducts are reduced in price by protection,
why is he not for free trade? These mo-
nopolists are benevolent creatures and are
anxious to sellvery low therefore, they.
go for protective tariff.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28

EIEeTIoN.-We have assurances from
every quarter the most gratifying, in re-
gard to the coming election. All demo-
Gratis have to do is TO turn out, and they
will achieve a proud victory over the prin-
ciples of tho wing party.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28

Rust IN WHEAr.-We have been in
formed by several farmers who have tried
the experiment, that early sowing is the
best preventive against rust on the wheat.
Some, we are informed, intend sowing
this season, as early as the latter part Of
July. flour farmers can save their crops
in this way, it becomes them to look to it
well. The crop this season is greatly
injured.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28

6FIt is said that the new tariff will.
produce twenty Eight millions of net rev
enHe.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-07-28

The Tariff bill is receiving powerful
opposition in the Senate. although it is
hoped it will get through by small ma
jority. .r: ~ sa