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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.

NEW York, July ii, 1874

NEW YORK; July ii, l847.
Horace Greeley, his winding the Chicago Con-
venton has made of ying tour through the upper
lakes, and particularly the interesting copper region of
Lake Superior He has given the result OF his observations
in several letters lively and welnfomed TO his own pa
per- The latest is published Saturday. He comes to
the conclusion for good which he sets FORTH that
the character and of the copper country little
understood; that many Of the mining enterprises have
been precpitatey undertaken and that though eventual
y that whole region must furnish the greatest field for in
vestmen in the long interval many of the mining specula
tons must fail utterly. He says:
sit scarcely probable that one-half Of the eight nine
six mile, vide running nearly lilo miles from the chocoae
river across to the Ontqnagon viii ever repay the cost OF
FEVER aud an abaied deluge Of stocks in 1885, as
compared with 1896"
The whole letter worth reading by nil who take an in
teest (and who does not y in the remarkable country to
which it relates
The Hudson brought down yesterday the
following amount of breadsus, 2o972 bbs Of -four $3.50
bbs meal 1856 bushels of wheat SO bags corn, FL
bbs of mddngs 1000 bushels Of barley, 30 bb of peas
and beans, $50 bbs and 1861 bush, of corn
The Journal of Commerce remarks this morning, that,
for aught it to the contrary, ga man might con-
ssenty subscribe every of the fifteen resolutions OF
the Chicago convention, and yet approve of President
Folks veto OF the river and harbor BILL"
1t thinks, ALSO that the convention would have
plished more had provided "a bit and bride for the Ill
aists and Disseminated in favor only OF objects ofreak
merit"
The Chinese junk has up the city, and will be
ready Tomorrow to receive visites ut the Castle Garden
Our busy, curious gossping Gotham is all agog with the
new excitement and the junk will be quite the lion for
at least month.
The serpent has been off Nahant. So has the
whg who is in favor OF Henry Clay for the presidency
in preference to all interlopers. He his way the
Chicago Convention.
seems that in error in supposng tho Secretary
of the Treasury to be at Rockaway. So much the
for Mr. w. Such refreshing breezes circulate these
attitudes to-day, would be like life to him. Doubtless
however, a the newsmongers say, the is only
premature.
The Italians seem to have made very good first appear
ance before the Phladephians in "Saho" The critics
talk ecstatically Of the quality of Tedesco's voice.
OH the glorious thunderstorm last evening For about
half an hour the rain felno swept down in foods
dating the streets in moment and making them cleaner
than disjonted city has been able do
two months This the first rush of the storm but
rained penfuly at intervals through the evening and
night; and this morning the air is cool and sparkling.
liberty pole in the upper part of the city struck by the
lightning; and or two vagrant swine washed
into the river but whatare such thngsn comparison with
a cool day for whole city FED
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From our Baltimore Correspondent.

BALTIMORE, July Is, lSH
The markets, &c.
find copies of General Walter Joness exposition
with regard non-appontment of his son. Charles Lee
JONES' the Lieutenant colonecy of the Baltimore and
Washington battalion in circulation here. have had
time read this voumnous documents but its title reads
strange Marylander The conclusion naturally forms
itself in ones mnd that If Charles Lee JONES' ESQ., is old
enough and sufficiently capable take the command of
battalion he ought to be able to make out his
without the interference of father mother Whatever,
therefore, be the merits Of the case the Secretary Of
War will find himself justified by all who may read the
tite-page only, the interference of pa ma in any
city south of Washington, in the affairs of of
age would bring rdcue all the parties concerned
let their be good. Sons sometimes defend
their fathers here when necessity may require it,
but the reverse is never allowed
The weather hot but pleasant breeze is circulating
quite freely.
The papers from the north, this afternoon, moth
ing of interest, except the usual variety of suicides,
ders &c.
TIE mARKErs.-In the Baltimore -four Market this morn
ing there frmness. Sales of 500 bbs How
ard street have been made rs &c. which holders firm
in asking Small sales of Susquehanna are making a
IS BIZ s. 50-about 900 bbs taken since Tuesday
at these prices sale yesterday of 500 barrels Virgil
mia meal at So There is slight improvement in
the price of whea-saes to-day of 1000 bushels Penn
syvania red at ITO The range of prices from good
to prime is 81 81 TO- lot of good western red via New
Orleans has been sold 81 o. Sales of white and yellow
63 67 Sales of 1000 bushels Pennsylvana
rye cents, and 5000 bushels 36 37i
Whiskey is very dull at az Isl cents.
At New York. this morning, the -four market was quic
Sales a moderate extent of Genesee brands ut Sc
SO O64. Southern -four SO; Ohio and Michigan IS C2
S5 10 and s. ST. Sales of meal at 50 81 IL per
barrel, and of rye flour at 81 50 Not much doing in white
we stern wheasales I25 per bushe Sales OF vel
low corn to the extent of 5000 bushels 90 10 cents;
mixed do So 65 cents Considerable sales of rye at 81
81 cents oats 40 ~ cents Tho provision market remains
quiet and prices unchanged Groceries quiet whskey
dull at az % cents.
At Philadelphia this morning holders of fresh ground
-four pretty firm in asking IS u.s. Moderate sales Of
mixed brands at 10 % to 50 &c. according inspection
quality, Sales of meal at SO Is. Grain market rather
quiet Prime red wheat new, is held at 10 cs though
some sales have taken place ITO lI5 Sales
yellow corn at rs cents, being slight improvement oats
50 cents rye rs The provision market Ia dull
but few transactions, and change in pricespuchas
asks concession. Nothing in groceries. There is
moderate inquiry for cotton, but sales have made
public. Wh.key is dull at - cents per gallon in bbls,
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The Marine Corps.

The following letter from officer in the marine
corps destined for Vera Cruz reinforcement to Gen.
SCOTS army has been put into hands by his
ponden with the privilege publishing it 1t contains
some facts that may be interesting TO the public, and we
publish it without any the transactions which
it describes
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NOBLE eEsERosrrY.-The Jonesboro' CIcnnes-ee) Wing
saws "When Gen Worth tor the seat Of war; he mort
gagged his farm and residence for the payment OF debt oil
00o which he owed one OF his neghbofs INC poPeV
was about TO be sold under the mortgage, and few whg
friends opened subscription and paid Oh the debt wiios'
his kno,yetge-
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DEArH ny LiaHrSse.-Durng thunder shower ON sun
day. grocery store struck by lightning at Fort I'D
wards New York, and five therein were instantly
killed. Three others severely injured.
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the class, that they sell their produce
for silver in which they have sufficient confidence TO bury
md many OF the other inhabitants of the country will io-
ow their example.
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UHTttI sotdIes NTuIT OF NIeXIcO,
The administration perfectly understood, and still does
the relative rights and duties of military officers and dipo
matte agents and nothing has been donsby the admins
aton in disregard of their respective rights and duties
But upon one point wish now distinctly to under
stand the Editor of the New York Courier" We call
upon that editor to state from what source he obtained
his inormationor, rather, misnormaton. Is posi-
bic that any officer of the army has been communicating
to that Editor, pending most important negota-
ton, information which is calculated to prejudice the
public mind and to msead the people about these mat
ters We demand to know the source from which II
| emanates. The public have right to know. and the
government, we insist have right to know The edito
l Of the Courier will understand US
We shall scarcely again condescend to repel the caum
nes which, in the midst OF foreign war, the "Cpurier
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: I
Ornamental Signs, Banners, Goat Of Arms Flags, DC,
executed In superior manner ut the Old Establishmen
l0l Nassau street, between Fulton and Ann.
70 Country Merchants The difficulty Of procuring in
The country handsome and attractive sign, and the trouble
expense and Inconvenience Of lis transportation when OBJ
tanned In the city, induces the subscriber offer the notice
OF merchants and Others, when visiting New York, his
and beautiful Gold Carved Letters, which are Of SO conve
nient form that they easily be packed In the trunk
in the same box with other goods Full directions given
that any one can put them up either on sign board or
the building ITSELF The cost Of these while dura
any ordinary gilt sign for instance the name Of
ZACHARY IA YLOR, ,ag.
being 10 letters Ii of inch would cost but 5000
Their advantages obvious that they already adop
ted by many OF the first firms In the city and country and
the subscriber win take pleasure In showing to those who
will tnyor him with call, the superiority Of their work
mansp, the symmetry Of their design the convenience Of
their transportation and the facility with which heylmay
distance have them safely favored by sending the
of the firm designating the particular letters wanted
oct Idly JAMES ACKERMAN, iOl Nassaust
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PIANO FORTEs.

THE undersigned manufacturing at their establishment
in baltimore o. liz and octave PIANOS, OF all pat
terms aid Styles which they confidently recommend 70
professors and anateus the Pianos manufactured by them
have that peealmrty OF touch which commend them 10
PLAYERS or every school, well those who disn-
sushed by soft and delicate action, those who are cha.
lracterizei by bold, fiery, and rapid movement
They authorized refer u numerous professors IN
baltimore, whoshaye given their Pianos trial. for their
testimonials in their favor, and they are warranted IN r.
commenting them by the universal appreciation which they
received from The great number Of persons who have
them in In Baltimore and In the soui and west gene.
They are conidsm mat thsy make an instrument ,
and thalr extensive manufacture Of Pianos enables them 10
sell terms liberal and satisfactory All Instruments made
by them warranted, and they will be kept IN tune one
year after purchase, without charge. fsfg1
agent will visit Richmond in short time, and various
parts oI Virginia and North Carolina and will receive
ers which viii be faithfully and promptly executed at our
manuiactory. t " III n
and Special pains taken 10 give satisfaction. l+ K
|1R5t a3N E#t GNl KNABE ~ GAEIILE, W.
No. Eutaw st., opp. the Eutaw House, Bait.
oct S-1yd' T. r. t.sI e Il. Ast.I alag,
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Old Estatlishcd Passagc Once, "a PearI 81.
SAsIuEIi THOMSON a. NEPHEW, Agent for the "Back

The subscribers would respectfully inform their friends
the public that they have added several splendid
ships to their line Of packets between this port and Liver
poo which has been hvoraby known and extensively pa
ronised for period Of than thirty years. and have
hesitation in assuring those who may wish make
gagements for the passage Of their friends from England,
in point comfort convenience and safety,
which will sail from Liverpool every six days throughout
the year. making delay and the consequent expense emf
grants at the port Of embarkaion impossible. f Ai;
free passage per steamer from the various Irish and
be secured all at the lowest rates and when those settled
decline coming out the full paid will be prompt
ly refunded as usual For further particulars apply 10
I ali SAMUEL THOMPSON & NEPHEW, 27b Pearl st.
Or to 81 GRiMSHAW a. co, 10 Goree Piazzas Liverpool
for any amount X. g. Glyn Co, Bankers London; c.
Grimshaw Co.. Liverpool the National bank Of Ireland,
National Bank OF Scotland, and Northern Banking Compa.
n.y. Apply Ms above. t9 ~ WV 34"H oct1l--dIy
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GALvANIsED TIMED IRON

fS MATERIAL recently patented and thoroughly approved
81 by the most eminenty practical and scientific che.
ss architects and naval constructors In England france
anti United States, found be cheap strong and
strucblc substitute for tin, copper zinc, iron In the
ordinary state, when they exposed 10 the action Of
Ter tie atmosphere furnished by the subsc ribers,
in all lis various and useful iorms and any quantity
covering for roofs s coming into general use, and
within year or two past supeseding TIM sat zinc, and
shingles by It's various admirable qualities durability and
IRON oxydaiion In addition the roofing plates
Spikes OF all descriptions, Nails. Chains, Bolts, BARS,
Locks, Keys Hinges, Scrcws and Nuts, Clamps, Rails,
and Fixtures Tor hydraulic works, sale by the
subsc ribers, manufacturers and paienees ~
I GEO u. NORWOOD 4 CO.,
octil--ly' land IL Beaver street, N Y.
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4sSxf~ Steam Communication direct from
IodaLGE. hampton to Now Orleans and

x4&6RfN. Stenm communication direct from
xod9Lq&. Southampton to New Orleans and
to order from the Lords Commissioners
Of the Admiralty the I'd Of November next and thence
forward the d Of each succeeding month, the ROYAL
MAIL STEAM PACKETS will proceed direct from South
anpon Bermuda, Nassau, Havana, Cat Ship Island
(New Oreans,) Vera Cruz and Tanpco, returning by the
route To England. fas m @
This arrangement admits Of an easy and quick convey
TO and from Southampton and the places above
toned and passengers for New Orleans will be conveyed
thher from The Companys vessels their arrival al Cat
or Ship Island, by the Mexican Gulf Railway Company
who will have steamer ready, and other convenences,
provided for that purpose at cost not exceeding lree dol
lars for each person The facilities will be afforded
from New Orleans embracing on board the Royal Mail
Steam Packets for Europe xc. t.
The estimated time for the voyage from Southampton is
follows TO Bermuda l6 days; Nassau q days. Hayana
% days Ship or Cat island New Orleans, liz days Vera
Cruz, 80 days; Tampico, 81 days
The Steam Packets appointed 10 leave Ship or Cat Is
land Harbor on their return to England at A. M on the
2st Of each MONTH by the above alteration passengers
proceeding to the West Indies by the ID Of the month steam
en- will be conveyed via bermuda, and by the nth Of the
month steamer, heretoore via Madeira and Barbatoes
Particulars as TO fares, ETC., may be obtained applica
ton the Royal Mail Steam Packet Companys Offices &C
Moorgae street. London; ditto Wrinkle street. Southampton
Messrs Delrue Co.. rue d Enghien, Paris Mr. CLEANER
ID Boulevard Possoniere, ditto Mr. Hundekcr Hambrgh
Mexican Gulf Railway Company, New Orleans.
81 Moorgate street, London II. CHAPEL, Secretary.
octS-u .IspEi3. ~, il r. t.fsa u
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BOSTON ADVERTISEMENTS.
WINTHROP HOUSE,

CORNER OF FREMONT And BOST'ON SI'S,
Directly opposite Boston Common.
AFR JOHN WRIGHT having relinquished all connexion
M with the Winthrop House, Il will for the future be UNI
der the sole management OF the subscriber and the house
is now opened Hotel for the travelling public, well
home Tor more permanent bparders stf&t
The situation OF the House, directly IN front Of Boston
Common spacious and airy rooms and all its Internal
accommodations render uneuaed by any public house
in city, in lis attractions for the ayeller and for those
desiring more permanent lodgings, ,g.,
Every convenience 10 apartments, table and atten.
dance will be furnished the mousse which can be had az
any oten the city in its attractions for the traveler and
for those desiring more permanent lodgings.
Every convenience to apartments table and affen.
dance will be furnished al the house. which can be had ~
any boarding house hi the city, and The subscrb
will devote himself tothe comfort OF all who may favor him
win their patronage. si III ,9t .jt it.g
Parties travelling with their families and with ladies,
will find the Winthrop House especially adapted TO their
convenience. '9sS va. -let l# va
The patronage Of the travelling public and Of permanent
boarers, Is respectfully solicited. 4
ocA WIIIIAM Ill LSP(llNEk.
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Carving the Great Central United States Mail.

Schedule: 'yH
Leaving Spears Wharf, Baltimore daily, except Sundays
at r. NJ by the well known route, via Chesapeake Bay
ton s. O. without loss Of sleep 10 Weldon in the popular
comfortable and safe steamboats, with their experienced
capiains and crews. GEORGIA, Captain Cannon,
HERALD Captain RUSSELL OF JEWESS, Captain Sutton
This Line been running for upwards OF twenty years.
without loss OF life property. The boats built expressly
for This route Arriving In Norfolk, after comfortable
nights Sleep next morning, at o'clock A. NJ Thence up
die steamboat CURTIS PECK, Captain Davis or ALICE
Captain Brough TO City Point to Petersburg in the
beautiful iron steamboat MOUNT VERNON, Captain Blow
some in advance at Petersburg Of the Great U. S. Mail
washington City next morning. where ills Great H. s. Mail
Line take their start from, thereby derevng the public, with
their false advertisement OF "a hours ahead Of any other
Line The Bay Line gives the traveller al least hours
ton N O. The passengers that leave Baltimore by
Line amagamate al Petersburg with those that leave
Baltimore same evening, and Washington next morning,
via the Great u s. Mail at Petersburg, therefore arrive al
Charleston all together. 4'5tf sl h5r
Also connecting with The Sea Boari and Roanoke Rail
road TO Garysve and FIankln-thence by the steamer
FOX to Edenton, Plymouth, Newbern, and Washington, n
G. Returning with same connection. k
r. M, daily, except Sunday, arriving in Baltimore in
time for the several routes going North East South and
West.
i' ''a"s' Eizabsth ciiy,N q 7So
I" I" !" Franklin, .t- 1901 81 aH q
Richmond or Petersburg, Va 6 70
= +" Z" CASTOR or Weldon, N. O., 80
Z" !" Through to Charleston, s. c., Il
Meals board Bay and James River Boats, included,
thereby saving each passenger by this oil co.
Travellers by the above will please be directed by
Soliciting Agent in the Cars and by the Porter the
Depot yard q Norfolk Line labelled his hat who will
Baltimore, October 9Th, 1917 IDLY
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OCEAN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


United Saies Maa Line. 10 Cores and Southampton, and
bremen, n n i. .F
SF Tie splendid new slesFm n.s,9 M .,t
manoef, viii from New York on the I'D Of Sepiem.
Der, carrying the H. s, Mail 5s,. $40 M 4. 5tt..l.
SHE VIII touch II Cowes aud Southampton 10 land pas
sengers deliver the malls for Engand France and Bel
GUM aud will then proceed 10 Brenerhaven Returning,
will leave Bfemerhaven the 18th October q. ~,
The Washington s built in The strongest manner, with q
view to being converted n,o ship Of WAR and subject al
any tins Inspection by officers appointed by The Pres,
dent, both during and after constructions.
She has engines o. 1000 horse power each, and ac-
Passage from New York % southampton 70 Bremen,
Sl20 & 6tg3. tiag'f4 s1eH sl9ilfa
Do from Bremen and Southampton ~ New York, $50
She will carry about 300 tons freight, which Will be
charged according tho nature Of the goods Offering Az
letters must pass through the Post Office Parcels for
which bllsof ludng will he signed VII be charged % each
For Freight Passage apply vt The Once d the Ocean
Steam Navigation Company ~ william street corner Of
Wall. 5lili ifG H.. MiII.S- General Agent
Agents al Southampton DAY, CROSI<EY a. ROSS Il
~ ~ at'liremtn, u A. HEINEkEN a. co.
e6fef Il 4 at Hayre, ig WILLIAM HisEIIN
The second steamer Of the line Is n due course Of Con-
stricop, and will be ii readiness n ting ensuing fall
q t,e
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Blank Books and Stationery OF every de-
scriptiOn.
GEORGE f. NESBITT,

STATIONER AND PRINTER, p tn
Toatine Budding, cor Val and Waier streets, NeW York.
ITO BANKERS, INSURANCE. COMPANIES AND
1 tlIEsRCH1N1iS GEORGE +. NESBfTT takes leave
to that having established Resident Agents In England
and France he Will be enabled 70 supply amy and every
tcle in his line al the lowest prices The object OF the sub
scrber much TO do extended Wholesale business
supply merchants and others with such articles they
may require in their business in small quantities. at whole.
sale prices by which saving Of at least 20 per will be
made The following articles will be found In his present
extensive stock. ssvtg.s lei
Papers, Cutlery, Sates Sealing Wax, Steel Pens, Seals
Inksans Copying Presses, Sanddishes Waers Rod Tape
Inks Pencil Cases, ivory Tablets, Envelopes Gum Tickets
Blank Cards Of every variety. ttEtr
Together with every other article made either in England
France and constituting part OF aaii0ner's stock
Domestic Stationery, In quality and assortment not
passed OCT l1--Iyd'
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no MARINERs AND SURVEYORS.

JIAGGER d. BROTHERS, No 90, South st., three doors
Ill Pratt street, Baltimore, hanatacfrers aud mr.
ne,,tsA good assortment Of tile following articles, which
we offer Tor sale at reduced l,rices:s .. Il
Surveyors Conipasses; Engneers Levels; Ther0rlolee
rneodotes Compisses; Ships, Pain Storm and !ranspa.
rent Compasses; Spyglasses Plain and Double Tangent
tluairants; SexaIts BaromelerS; Thermometers; Log
Gasses iathour Glasses; Tape Lines; Cases Of Draw
ing Instruments; Pocket Compassss surveyors Chansj
Squares; Brass and Guner Scales; Parallel Ries Draw
NJ Pens; Diyders Protractors; Bowdlci Nayigaors
Blunts Coast Pilots; Shpmasers Assslantsi seamars
Shipping Papers Seamnns Journals; Ready Calcuaors
good assortment OF Charts Of all parts of the world;
taiigng Rods Out Sticks, DC Together with large as.
sortil,ent Of INsrRUMENrs In the Mathematical line
Us Instruments Of every description repaired or made
to order, in the neatest manner.
oct sly UsaeNtt f3if
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THE Subscriber begs leave inform his friends and the
public generally, that he has now nearly completed his
ment Of Pickied Fruits aad Vegetables, Preserves, brandy
Ers, Jeis Syrps, Catsups Sauces, de-, manufactured
by himself in an improved manner and unsurpassed style,
and depending solely the merits Of their superior quality
ne latirrs himself Of large and extensive custom lie Is
now prepared to furnish Families boarding aud Oyster
Houses DC, through the season, Will Cucnbers picked
in salt and water Vinegar and nicely spiced by the iO0
in kegs or barrels, satisfactory terms
Merchants Navy AGENTS. Shippers, &c., are respectfully
solicited favor him with CALL and TO examine MS stock
and articles prepared for Navy and Ship Stores before pur
chasing elsewhere he supply them with any quail.
ties In the shortest time, packed neatly and with cure and
would take pleasure in furnishing them with Catalogue
OF ali his Articles and wholesale prices Of his establishment
Also superior article Of Pckng Wine and Pure Cider
Vinegar warranted, constantly for sale BY
'TEe7i IVA 7 WILLIAM NUMSEN,
oct g. 307 West Pratt st., BET Paca and Eutaw ST.