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The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-17

IJThe Founis (canadn) Colonsts, n paper likely
to be well informed on The subject, says; awe learn
that tho Liverpool and Royal Mail Steamers are not
TO extend their voyages to Boston after the LIST Of
November"
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RAPE convict by the name Of James Donaly passed
through our city last evening, quitting up the United
States hoel) in the charge OF officer Eof Wheeling al
which place he was tried for the crime OF ape, con-
victed He is on his road to Richmond, where he will
be confined In the State prison for the term Of ten years
Three others aided in this arociois Deed but nhappy
they have escaped s.a.t ta s5a
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FIRK.--The alarm last night proved happily false ami
although the bells toed out the sad news yet the whole
ended in simple contest of speed between the reels Of the
Perseverance and Franklin fire companies, the issue Of
which was honorable TO both, since disturbance detri.
mental to the public order caused We hope that our
remen will ever hold In mind that any ambition Is false
that has for Its issue the disturbance of general order or
private detrment Ambition is laudabe only where il
tends to moral or political good
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-17

NAVY YARpThis extreme end Of Washington is at las
looking up; and begins feel the Importance Of energetic
movements in regard to Its welfare. The mechanics
OF the Yard are an Industrious active and able set Of men,
and deserve from the government even more Of It's patron
age than has already been extended To their rights our
eye shall be directed.
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1fss.rssH;s CANAL TRADE. a@g.E,:;:;t
enszz4<AAA9 ARRIVED Aok<c&kzz<2hA
I.s- No arrivals up to 2 p. M.
poRr OF ALrxANpnrA, NovrnBER Is.

Br. brig Muta Cleyerly, from Kingston, Jamaica
to VIM. Fowle Il Sons, So days, cargo ballast.
Br. brig Rival, Crum, from Kingston, Jainaicn to
VIM. Fowle d Sons, 81 days, cargo ballast.
Br. sch. Aldebaron, .Doarne from Falmouth, ia.
maica, cargo ballast, to VIM Fowle a. Sons.
Sch Frank, Lewis, New York, to ). ,Shinn, and
freight 10 the District
Sch Edw. Ingrain, Harmon, Pomonkcy, wheat Ia
s. Shinn. ~
Sch Joseph, Jones, King George, wheat to s
Shnn.
Sch Thomas Chiffon, Stone, wheat to s. Shinn.
Steamer Columbia, GiIyther, Baltimore, toJ. Whea,
q Bros. and freight Tor tine District
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ouRr.-To-tay, as yesterday, the Of Wolfe and
Wlen still occupies the attention Of the jury Evidence
being heard from the parties show that the original con
tract is, or is not more binding than those consequently
made more minute report Of this will be given
when the trial shall have advanced,fnrther
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Arrivals. The tide Of population which periodically
flows into the metropolis IL the Hood. BY refer
ence to column of arrivals will be that city
IL fast filing up and no evidence can be more positive
such fact than the display Of beauty and fashion which
now may be each evening in and around our publ,
promenades 45Ftt
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Ship News.

ARRIVED. .lt-.
Schr Joseph, Jones, wood to the city-river
Sch Two Williams, T'reakle, wood to George Mat
tingly.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-07-13

urge appropriations only points where these considera-
tons demand them The river Improvements constitute
much difficult subject and the connexion oil them
with the lake harbos has often, my knowledge, fatally
povement of rivers, about which, matter OF prin-
cipe and constitutional power have more doubt than
about the harbors the lakes the Atlantic coast
and there those which, in my Judgment come neither
within the principle the constitutional power; but TO
draw line between the classes of cases, cannot
have Witnessed numerous attempts 10 90 th'S pu poheo
them have appeared mind TO be very sounu OF very
practical. The facts and circumstances are so very V
ant between the various applications that doubt whether
general rule be laid down, winch VIII DE FOUND
Just and practical and think the course most 'key 10
satisfactory result with the least danger oil vio
aton of principle would be- Tor Congress 10 ACT separately
and independently upon each application
There has appeared me to be one broad distinction
between these cases which has always been regarded
applications to protect and the safety of
upon rivers where it exists and Is regularly carried on IN
defiance of the distractions sought to be removed, and in
the of the dangers they place in its and those APP
picatons which ask for improvement oil rivers that com
nerce may be extended upon them, where is The
class appear ask Congress 10 regulate and
protect commerce upon rivers where commerce. in fact
exists and the other create rivers where 1t does
exist This Distinction fcareuy observed, might aid
determining some applications OF both classes, but is
sufficient dividing line for practical legislation, 1t Is for
the settlement fthe principle upon which all such appca
tons should rest use the term Commerce" IN this def
milton, do in this letter, in its constitutional sense and
scope.
must ask your pardon, gentlemen, for troubling
with so long and hasty communication IN reply your
note 1t is made for any public but to express to
inpercty some OF my views the Interesting
subjects bring 10 notice. which shall not have the
pleasure OF communicating IN person. and to satisfy you
that am not indifferent To your request
BE pleased to accept my thanks for your pote invitaon
and to believe me, your very respectful and obedient
want, SILAS WRIGHT.
Messrs. N. b. JUDD, and others.
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whether we may moi be compelled to abandon in sorrow
and in despair the long cherished object OF our anNlehes
and labors from utter inability 10 meet the neces'
saIy demands upon resources,
Deeply and solemny impressed with these views the
undersigned beg leave submit them TO the calm and
deliberate consideration of the city authorities, and earn
esy solicit at your hands an entire REMISSION IN favor
OF the Washington City Orphan Asylum, OF all subslsnng
taxes, and an exemption in future oil the properly oil e
Institution from all similar burdens
w. ID. HAWLEY, 1st Directess.
l.. b. LAURIE, ID Directress.
A. G. SMITH. Treasurer.
" TAYLOE Secretary.
MANAGERS.
Il M Washington, Julia r. 1otten,
s. r. Core, A. NJ Henderson,
H. O. W. Shu6riek Maria +. GiHiss,
y. ID. Lear Charlotte Iiace,
@. Smith, Eieeta Bingham.
~ Ioupson, James Larned
j. w French
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From our Baltimore Correspondent.
BALTIMORE, July !:

BALTIMORE, July 1875, p.
Politics. aud the demise of political paperA destructive
fre.-Ihc markets, &c.
The "Daily News" quite spirited young democratic
paper aged about four months, ceased to exist on Monday
last /, was edited with considerable ability; but lacked
prise
The political campaign, in anticipation of the October
election for governor members of Congress- and legislature,
about to commence in all sections of our State Conven-
tons ward meetings. caucusses NC, in nightly
sion and on Tuesday next, steamboat excursion is TO
,,te Mace the steamer Thomas Jefferson taking board
some three or four hundred democrats and, proceeding
Faston the residence the Hon Philip Francis Thomas,
their candidate governor he will spend several hours
and partake of dinner the boat provided for
the occasion The contest both sides will be conducted
with great energy
The large patent leather mandatory OF Mr. Brant, in
Bradenbraugh Alley, destroyed by fire at O'Clock this
morning. with all its He was burnt out at New
York i'm similar establishment some years SINCE This
time however, am happy say that he is fully insured
THE MARKErs-In the Baltimore market To-Day hour is
dull though holders little iirmer some small par
GELS of Howard flour were sold thus morning at 80 81
s5 37k Western -four will not bring over SIS. Corn
ool very dul There sellers at 81 rs per barrel
but no BUYERS The grain market is very quiet. There
are however but few buyers in the market. Some par
GELS of New Maryland wheat have come TO market and
norton of it sold at 81 81 TO- old red IS Il los cents
cents oats 10 cents rye rs cents; clover seed 81 80
81 IS per bushel Whskey is very dull, and small sales
are n,ak ing at % rs cents in hhds. and barrels.
The telegraph is still out of order, though few words
from New York reached the Patriot office, by which
pears that there imness in the -four market to-
day. with sales of Genesee brands the extent of few
thousand barrels at So SO 12k.
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The Philadelphia "Norh American" quotes with
much complacency, the omlnous soothsayings OF the
London "Times" upon "Me lcar and The uonltto" The
"Times" says that
"The summer must begin tell Though the adj
yancing columns have now passed the terra caate where
te ponho Is an annual scourge, and in the tea
femWada among snow-capped mountains and elevated
plains, yet the reinorcements have all the
perlls OF summers march through tropical climate"
The Mexicans have no doubt been counting upon the
vomlto as their most efficient ally there want
ng among the advocates OF the war; many persons who
participated in these apprehensions But we are happy
to learn, from the New Orleans Pcayune that the official
reports made to the governor of Louisiana by DR. E. II
Barton, the head of the Board OF Health in Vera Cruz
are calculated to abate these apprehensions CDR. b.
(adds the Picayune) has transmitted to Gov. johnson
statements of the mortality in Vera Cruz from the LIST OF
May TO the 10th of June with various explanatory
marks Soon after DIR Barton arrived in Vera Cruz, the
municipal council upon his recommendation, organized
Board of Health to whose control was submitted the
entire sanitary condition of the city and neighborhood
The keepers of cemeteries required to mako regular
reports to the board which is thus placed in possession
of the facts connected with the mortality in the city.
From the doctors letter to the governor permitted
make extracts; do sparngly but give enough to
relieve the extreme apprehension entertained in some
quarters"
ly; and had the appliances you have in New Orleans,
the mortality would be much less than it is 1t is the same
disease we have always been familiar with there, though
of OUR foolish counymen think il Otherwise because
The Spaniads it and fall victims to ridiculous
creduiy But far there is no ptdea'c and the fatal
eases have occurred mostly among who would have
died anywhere with fever of kind and iearlessy
you that if could regulate he habits and mode
living OF connymen, very few would take the disease
and still lever die"
List Of mortality at Pra Cue from LIST May to 18Th June.
From Record Of Board of Health.
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Mnrtin Tnn Ritrcn's letter.

LINpENwAID, May Il, 1917
My thank you kindly for the obiglng terms
in which you have been pleased communicate to me the
invitation 'of the committee attend the Northwestern
Harbo and River Convention, and beg you to be assured
that You do me Justice in assuming that | am by no
Indifferent its objects. Having visited most parts
of your interesting country and Witnessed with admiration
and high hopes, its peculiar capacities for Improvement
but wish all constitutional efforts which
have that direction. Regrcng that it will not be in my
power comply with your request, beg you to make my
Acknowledgements the committee, Tor this proof oil their
respect.
am, very respectfully and truly yours, ~
NJ VAN buren,.
Tp ASH
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-07-13

An ODD RAT TRAPSome of the attendants in the estab-
lslnent of Mr.. Thomas J. Sutton, in Baltimore street
Calvert, yesterday heard considerable do in
place where CLAIMS had been put Upon going to see
what was the matter found that large rat had been
seized by of the clans by the foot he having thrust
foot between the clam shells The noise was occasioned
by the effort of the escape. His ratship we be-
cve has been Gagged for the inspection of the curious
doubt whether clans put to such before
Baltimore Sun
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-07-13

beautiful cenoaph has just been completed in Phia-
delpha, perpeuate the memory of Lieutenant George
Mlin Bache and the officers and men who persisted with
him board the IT, S. surveying brig Washington, near
Cape Hateras in q hurricane, the 9Th of September
last The design of the monument is broken mast erected
base the sides of which contain suitable inscriptions
One of these is in these Words "Ths marble is erected
by the shpmates of the deceased who shared their peril
but escaped their fate"
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E. w. TRACY, esq.
The letter from the Hon. Henry Clay.

ASHLAND, 9th May, ISH.
DEAR received your letter, accompanied by the
circular Of the committee requesting my attendance at the
Northwestern Haor and River Convention, proposed to be
held Chicago, the first Monday in July next. Cor
daily concurrng in what is announced to be the object OF
the conventions should be happy assist in the acconp
ishment OF it, if it were in my power but regret that
cannot conveniently attend the conventions Wishing that
deliberations may be conducted in spirit OF harmony,
and that they may lead good practical results am, with
great respect, your obedient servant, ii. CLAY.
Il. W. Tracy, esq.
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OFFICIAL.


TO all tohoni II may
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited 10 me that
FERDINAND LUDWIG BRAuNs has been appointed consul Of
Bavaria for the port of Baltimore
do hereby recognise him SUCH and declare him frc
toexecise and enjoy such functions powers privileges
as allowed the consuls of the favored nations
IN the United States.
In testimony whereof have caused these letters to bs
made patent and the seal OF the United States be hero
unto affixed.
Given under my hand the city of Washington, the 18th
H. 81 day OF July, A. ID. 1917, and OF the lndepend-
enee of the United States of America the I'D
BY the PRESIDENT JAMES X. POLK,
JAMES BUCHANAN, Secretary of State.
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JAMES X. POLK,
President OF the United States Of America.

To all chom IL ma "
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited that
August rmEoDoR BERG has been appointed consul
Grand Duchy of Mechenburg Schwern, for the port OF
Galveston, in the Stale of Texas
do hereby recognise him such, and declare him free
to exercise and enjoy such functions and privileges
rs allowed the consus of the favored nations
in the United States
In testimony Whereof have caused these letters be-
made patent and the seal of the United States be here
unto affixed
Given under my hand the city of Washington, the 18th
L. 81 day of July, A. ID. lSi7, and of the independ-
OF the United States of America the I'D.
BY the President, JAMES X. POLk.
JAuEs BUCHANAN, Secretary of State
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Letter from Gen. Cass.

DETROIT, May % 1877.
DEAR SIR lam much obliged you for your kind aten-
ton transmitting invitation 10 attend the conven
ton internal improvement which will meet in Chicago
in July. Circumstances, however, will put it out OF my
power TO be present that time.
am, dear sir respectfully, yours,
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MARRIED.,

On the instant by D. FrseEnl Mr. JOHN soossE
to Miss MARY sCfWAB. .u,o, .c,,~rr,, ,.
JOHANNA LIST. y ronoru,NnpD A. a..
yyII MI NINA IRB. all of Washington city
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Rrs. There Will be N meeting OF the Alumni of CO.
lumbar College, ON Wednesday the 18th instant at 10
O'clock M In the Baptist church, 10th street. The at
Iicited July IL
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From tn. city OF Mexico.

The Mobile Herald ana tribune mas complete nleS OF
papers from the city of Mexico down TO the 10th of june
several days later than have seen. The news is not
of great Importance but it lets into the state OF affairs
at the capital.
From the Herald we learn that the Diaro del Gobierno
of the 18th of June contains the decree of Santa Anna
prohibiting the publication OF notices to the state of
defence of the city of Mexico, and cutting off all commu
ncation with the point OF the republic occupied by
common enemies, the North Americans All persons
infringing this decree to be proceeded against according TO
the laws against spies of the enemy All persons, there
FORE requiring pass into 70 write to such parts must
obtain a safe conduct from the supreme government, or
from properly constituted military authorities.
| The 18th was the birthday of Santa Anna. we are
no, informed whether it observed as fete day.
In the Diaro for the 18th june d. Jose Maria Cobos
of the bridge Pucnte NacionaD were occupied by
than three hundred infantry besides about two hundred
infantry and hundred cavalry in the road at the
base of the heights y that the bridge completely OBJ
sruced bv thick barricade of brambles and trees !"
s.that the Americans had suffered loss of $50 killed. as
be had observed that they had buried hundred and odd
corpses and had beheld dozen shot, whom the enemy
could not carry off y hat guerilas are full Of enthu
sasm and that ID. Juan Cmaco Robolledo was prepar
ing to attack the Paso de Ovejas, he could
be spared without prejudice to the defence of the bridges
'that hundred and odd American cavalry and infantry
had descended from Jaapa to assist the convoy and that
four of this reinforcement had been Killed, and others
wounded"
The ndependente of San Luis Potos of 5h June con-
tans nothing worthy of note, says the Heald except
long article copied from the Monitor Republcano. IN
which the writer, after handling several States wnout
gloves, the saying is praises IN the biggest SOFT u ype
the Potosnos proposing that hencefoth San LUIS rouos
be named San LUIS de la Patrla.
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Nation.

The New Orleans Picayune also subioins meteorolo
gical register, kept and forwarded by Dr. Barton
Meteorological register kept Yera Cruz, Mcrco, latitude
about 10 Songitde about IS 10 cest from Woshn gton
altitude of barometer ADORE eret of sea- about Is feet
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yessrsav ROBERT L. BOYD, Of JOINS and L. Borp.
AIRED ten mont
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ABB. and ELOQUENT Appeal.

Mrs. -, in behalf of the managers of the Orphan
Asylum, respectfully requests the favor OF the editor to
publish in the "Union" the memorial to the common
council" TO relieve that institution from taxes.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1847-04-15

in ailh gaOi m"nli. saeh . yau and in
The garden. Or in = earnhrld that was made
E'eh. hai plare m kind a manure in enn-
isei wi.h the roofs. plare The maauIe on
iils suEiars. II anywhere. and this. with
Your hay Or straw. will support lhe Tree.
and keFP the earth mnisl through the heat
81 The summed. There should be gO,,d
f'Ekinl ri lay or straw. around each nee.
SiEawy manure lrom lhe COW yard will
snsGer, Il yna have NJ olher slrsWy mai
lrI.
ll y0ur old hay ar straw j. 50 dry ar
light ~ To be IN DANCE, Of blowing away.
plare llaI slOn's nn il, aud keep them
There. lcu will end that a lurAlul ol
hay. "n Pl"aglied ground. will keep the
Earth n'isl and light Ihrunsh he summer;
ani Ii,al n0 grass "r weeds will be lnund
''l'slrnclIng the extension &c the roots. Il
this matter has not become rOilen in Dc.
l''lar, haul il hack t., prevent the harsor.
ing ri nice At llle rn0i 0f the tree.
Feat mack Is gond article 10 be Pla,
rec! ab''mt a tree. IN a dry sail. lr il has
he"m dug the previous year. some Of i
may b. mixed with the mnulI that come.
IN r.'hiacl With tie rois. Muck. ir.sl
fran I1e meadow. may be placed on l!is
sutia'e around the tee.
No grass ~ weeds oughi Ia he permit
ted TO grow within six feet nf the tree III,
first year, aud yon must soon extend ynul
rulas a'i"n ten Tea, each way, If y"u woult
have ynur young trees flourish, aud no
be covered with Ice aud mass.
Mas. Pi0gghmCR.
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SETTING FRUIT TREES.

II is now time 10 make calculations a.
Oou, grating trees, and setting out new
orchards.
Apple trees and pear trees. may he Ia
Zen up soon after the frost is out, but we
advise moi 10 set them I'LL the earth has
grown warm. and is dry enough I" crum.
bic when you spread out The roots. II
they are kept in cool place, the roots
covered with earth, The setting may he
delayed ill May, or I'LL the leaf is ready
% put forth.
People arc not setting orchards every
yeaE, and therefore they forget to adop
the best modes of setting. BE careful
actto Inangle The roots on taking tre'
up. Ut any roots are broken, cni them Of
and leave smooth end; the little tibre'
VIII saffbeltei from this than from bro
Gen rooks
tits unnecessary 10 dig a deep hole II
SET tees NJ We are inclined To shudde
when we see Abe roots Of tree burle'
deep in theepll earth. People bury dee
20 keep lie ropts lfom drying up. aud I
give support1o The tree. But a lot of oil
stack hay wilfg.lar!lsyaur young tree ho.
ron winds and slraugh,. better than dee
selling, aud all The syaking and trying u
that can be contrivei.
Sci your tree no deeper ,lan il s'oo
IN The nnrsery-leta boy bold i npr'gl
~alle you spread the rocls out, so as
s'nol two Of them touch each other. F