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THE DUTCH IN THE EAST INDIES.

appears by the following article from late English pa
per that the Dutch Government who have been for years
in ethargy, waking up, at least far their possess
sions in the East Indies concerned
JAvA.-Our dates are down to the goth of June. The
Dutch appeared determined to make bold attempt
their From the annexed translaons from the
Jana Courd, it will be perceived that every is being
strained regain what they have lost Our operations
Singapore the formation of settlements at Saawak and La
buan have alarmed the Dutch. 1t has remained unob-
served that every thing which tends the improvement
the commercial and shipping interest has been constantly ia
ken into consideration by the Government and that
pense has been spared in order satisfy every reasonable wish
want AS such, be named among the principal works
lately determined upon the damming up the present issues Of
the Solo river in order to prevent drawing the navigation
through the Straits of Madura the Fort Erspng and
take the which may be necessary to clear away
the bank which has formed itself there then build the
great harbor works of the river Souabayo has been de-
ermined upon by Government that lighthouse shall be
tott,o constructed the Straits Suda, and bull upon
the so-naned Jayas Fourth Point, Anjer The Min
of State, Governor-Geneal, has determined give up
his residence Buitenzog, and the time
transfer the Secretary Generals office, together with the d.
ection Of Kuures, from Buitenzorg to Batavia,
the necessary preparations have been made The immense
extension which the Kuures have received the increase of
business which the indirect well direct consequences
thereof the development OF other for Java and the
important exterior possessions added to the consequence of
accelerated communication with Europe by the
land mall have led the Executive feel acutey that
the chief of government should be in the capital of India
where the high authorities and the chiefs Of the different de-
partmens of the general direction all be united. 1t in
consequence of the necessities Of the times and circumstances
that the Governor General yields the sacrifice Of quitting his
beautiful residences parks and gardens Of Buenzog, which
will for the future, formerly only be and then visited
by his Exceency be, TO enjoy the cooler air of the
hills to take short repose after aborous and important
occupation.
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THE UNITED STATES AND BRAZIL.
rnom rHE nosros COURIER.


OUR PoLITIcAL Relations WITH THE BRAzILs-From
information which has reached have believe
that difficulties with the Brazs, which have all along
been fearful would lead interruption Of the diplomatic
intercourse highly injurious the best interests of both
tries, are the point of being amicably adjusted.
From the information have appears that the polite
and concatoy adopted and pursued by Mr. TOD
Minister at the Rio Janeo has been met in the
spirit of cordially and ankness the part the Brazil
liam Government who sincerely DESTROYS Of culvatng the
friendly understanding with the United States have de-
ermined to bury in oblivion the past unfortunate and dis
agreeable occurrences and to limit their demand the Uni
ted States acknowledgment from the Administration at
Washington Of their high and sovereign right inherent in all
independent countries of bringing justice and punishment
according the laws Of the Braz all offences against those
laws committed in tho territory of that empire This
inherent right of sovereignty and independence cannot be dis
pued by Government and therefore hope before long
to learn that the most friendly diplomatic relations again
resumed between the countries, and which
WINGED will be followed by increased commerce the mutual
advantage Of tbs United States and the Brazls
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FROM BALTIMORE IND THE NORTH
BALTIMORE, NOVEMBER SIS P. M.

BALTIMORE, NOVEMBER 5-5 p. M.
No tdings yet of the Caledonia Our market is
unsettled Dealers still holding off for further European ad-
vices There sale this morning of 600 barrels -four
Hapes Ferry brand, Sc IS small sales of City Mills
&C. 25 and about barrels Howard Sc 25 There
rather sellers than buyers these quotations. Rye
-four S. and meal $3.50 The sales of -four for the
week have been about 900 barrels and the receipts in the
time IS, 500 barrels
Grain and in request Sales of good prime red
wheat at l25 l3l cents and white l2s 1873 family flour
do 1870 1873; sales of white at IS g. and yellow
6s 70; oats SO Al rye 50 80 clover seed 81 So
Whiskey is selling at 90 80.
Provisions unchanged; groceries dull timothy hay SIS
per ton common washed wool &c % cents per h.
There has been advance in ron with sales of Baltimore
Foundry at $40 and Forge at sS5 per ton
The tobacco market is quiet sales only moderate
tent finer qualities in good request and selling fast
ceived not much shipping inferior qualities not much want
ed. The receipts light amounting to only 697 hhds
The sales of stocks to-day $4,000 u s at l03
closing 1923 bid. No change in other securities
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NEW FORK CORRESPONDENCE.
New YoRK, NovEMBER 4, ls47.

NEW \ DIRK, NOVEMBER A, io4J.
see by the Inelgencer that of the members of
Congress already arriving Washington. The venerable
JoHS QuNcr ADAMS is here with his family, his way
more to the seat Of Government mnge again In the
councils of the nation, shed their deliberations the
light of experience and the wisdom of have not seen
him since his present arrival here told by those who
have that he appears be in good health and retains both
his physical and mental activity remarkable degree
Though eighty of age he yet to enjoy the
amusements well the great business and missions
of life He attended the Park Theatre last evening with his
family where he was greeted with the most lively enthusiasm
On his entrance which unexpected the whole house
sounded with cheers which the venerable patriot bowed his
acknowledgements On Tuesday evening Mr.. ADAMS at
tended the meeting Of the New York Historical Society,
where interesting interview occurred between him and his
copatiot of other years. ALBERT GALLATIS. The meeting
very Cordial and full Of interest," not only to the Nestors
themselves but to all who witnessed it. Mr. GALLArIs,
who is eghtyseven years DID, called Mr. ADAMS boy"
in spove auson to the difference in their ages and to his
activity
The approaching session of Congress will be of
sua interest and Importance There subjects to be Crap
pied with of vital to the country. May there be clear
heads and honest hearts sufficient for the work The impor
tant election which this State has just gone through and its
brilliant results will have small influence national a
fairs The Wings feel in excellent spirits They think
that they land and will be able to put the good old ship
of State safe If they get her clear of the
breakers Of Mexico and escape shpwreck they will deserve
all praise for their seamanshp.
We in the midst Of most delightful Indian summer
with skies, and atmosphere that Italy might be proud Of
Every body enjoying like early spring day. The
round the fountain in the Park filled with loungers and
sprnkng of oafer while the upper thousand walk
ing riding to enjoy the delicious air. By the way, the city
fathers have undertaken at last to the Park oun-
tain by heavy marble ring around its margin and Egyp
tan lily of iron the The blocks of marble are al
ready the ground know not the whole plan of the
nament but hope they be such the locality deserves
and honorable representation of the taste and wealth Of the
city. There much activity in the general business of the
city. The in England do not reach much yet
and among regular merchants and dealers there to be
good degree of confidence and brisk trade.
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IMPORTANT TO OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,

has recently been decided by Chief Justice Cranch
Of large importance the shipping interests very valuable
Steam Pump (portabe) invented in New York. in 81
which quickly discovered by the underwriters to be preay
superior any other relieve stranded vessels But legal
difficulty arose who its original inventor which has
greatly embarrassed the board of underwriters That difficult
ty has at last been removed.
The contestants William Borrd7an, Jr and William
Atkinson. H. G. Robbins, Esq. in behalf Of Mr. Boardman
and G. NJ Keller, Esq for Mr. Aknson applied to the
Patent Office for patent After long and most elaborate
litigation before that Office Mr. Robbins succeeded in obtain
ing decision from the Commissioner in favor of his client
The accomplished Examiner, Mr. Keller not satisfied with
this decision took appeal TO the Courts but after another
fought battle Mr. Robbins has, with great skill and adj
Dress succeeded in establishing the priority of the invention of
Mr. Boardman the satisfaction Of the Courts well Of
the Commissioner, and has obtained decision accordingly
This invention is exceedingly important the whole ship
ping interest," only of this country but of the world For
with these portable pumps leaking vessels may be
eved in almost incredibly short space Of time Hence il
is be wondered at that Messs Robbins e. Keller E-
gated the with such pertnacy, and expended upon
their utmost skill The pumps will that the ownership
is legally established, be built for all of extensive
seapors and will prove of great advantage the shipping
interests and we hope to the mertoous inventor The New
fork board Of underwriters already have four Of these highly
praised steam pumps in their servcea fact which may
be esteemed conclusive upon tho question of their utility
The patent will issue to Mr. Boardman from the Patent
Office forthwith.
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MuRDEn.-A cod-blooded murder committed at New
York, last Friday morning upon the person OF ALEXANDER
II. NEILL house and sign painter residing IN Rvlngton
street, and doing business 43 Ann street. The deceased
to his workshop usual about hapast o'clock and
aferward seen about the premises little past nine
lying in the his sde just breathing and bleed
ing prousey from awful cash, which broke through the
right portion Of the frontal bone.
Dr. Mcdonald, who instantly sent for, came and found
life just departing The floor was covered with blood and
from tho blood the ceiling the blow must have been nic
ed while the deceased standing The instrument by
which il was inflicted found in the roona fiat bar Of
ron three and half feet long and inch and half wide
Suspicion upon apprentice the pepeator OF the
act, lad about twenty years Of age.
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TELEGRAPHIC DISPATCHES.
New YORK, NOVEMBER SIS p. M

NEW DIRK, NOVEMBER Do i. NJ.
There tings of the steamer Caledonia up this
writing. Dealers generally awaiting her news and the
markets remain quiet without any special change from yes
terday. It is, therefore, difficult give quotations under
present circumstances.
Small sales Of Genesee flour made at So g. About
5000 bushels mixed wheat sold at 1876 cents Genesee white
do. I'D, being advance mixed TO- and yellow rs
oats 40 rye SO.
Cotton is dull sales very small change in prices.
Provisions unchanged, and sugars and molasses dull.
PHILADELPHIA, NOVEMBER SIS p. NJ
The stock market dropping. Flour held at Sc. g. but no
sales Small sales of red wheat at l35 cents and white do
1873 l40 oats AZ; rye 80. Every thing is unsettled
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CAUTION THE UsE OF FRIcTIoS MArcuEs.We learn
from Mr. John Alden of Fahayen that the destruction Of his
carpenters shop on Friday last probably occasoned by
the accidental ignition Of friction MATCH which may have
fallen among the shavngs upon the floor The loss of pro-
perry, understand is about 81 500 of which only $500
insured So rapid the conhagration that little
thing was saved.-NeU Bedford Mercury.
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under his command left by him on the line from Cruz
to the headquarters Of the army shall protect from injury and
insult all unarmed and peaceable inhabitants.
no private property shall be aken except by the order
of the commanding officer of the corps detachment post
and then only for the of the troops which, all
when the owner be found reasonable compensation
shall be paid
g. The frequent robberies and murders committed by gue-
as and other band, who live by plunderng Mexcans
well Americans, thereby rendering life and property nse
cure and inerupng trade and intercourse with the INTERIOR
requiring prompt remedy, Mexican will be allowed TO
bear arms except by the written permission of the commander
of department post.
A. Commanders of all armed parties will apprehend armed
MeXcans found without proper AUTHORITY and should they
resist they will be shot,
BY order of Maj. Gen. Patterson
J. J. ABERCROMBIE, 1t. Col. and A. A. A. G.
Among the other arrangements depot is TO be Immediately
established at the National Bridge This is certainly most
udcous Escorts always be provided here for
going higher up than the bridge, and during the
time that troops accumuiatng here the teams instead Of
lying STILL be employed conveying provisions sc. to that
depot For the first few miles after leaving Vera Cruz the
road is exceedingly heavy and if freshly broken mules start
with heavy loads long march they often ruined
The with light loads, and by the
time they reach the depot will be well trained, and in
dion the usual weight The army will probably
to the interior in about week.
Camp Baara is in command Of Brig Gen. Gushing The
General pretty hard the Americans sometimes when
they devate from what he considers the path Of recude
The other day became necessary cothe the Masachu-
regiment anew, their old gray uniform having become
seriously dapdaed. Gray clothing could not of be
procured here, and the United States blue he best soldier
clothing in the wod) substituted for it. The regiment
accepted the clothing, with the exception of company
the members which positively refused the ground that it
dsgracefu for them the national uniform They
could not cohe themselves any thing else they be-
coming ragged, and the point of marching to the
interior, where there is clothing at all. Gen. Gushing
pursued with them the very that most military men
would have pursued His order sounds somewhat harh but
like the tone of it, Mutinous troops usually behave badly
the field of battle, and the disposition which the General
has made Of this rowdy company very iudicious
The army desires such fellows in its midst Yesterday
the prisoners marched from the camp the CASTLE under
charge of Capt Cars command, 18th infantry. On reach
ing the mole fifteen of them endeavoed beg off say
ing that if they permitted to return duty they would
wear the blue cloth, but it too late.
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NAvAL-The y. s. frgate Cumberland, Captain WV.
JAMESON, towed down to Hampton Roads on We'd
nesday and was TO proceed Immediately to sea- Besides
Commodore JOKES and Capt SrRIBLIxo, Gas mentioned
yestcrday,) Commodore GEisISeEn and Commander
also take passage in the Cumberland former en- route for
the East India station, where he will hoist his broad pennani
board the Congress frigate.
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SEAMAN 4 MUIR, 32I broadway, New York.


AVE received per the various steamers and Packets
IL very general assortment OF RICH FANCY DRY
GOODS to which they invite the particular attention of
try Merchants and the Retail Trade.
In their stock will be found the ouueates of Paris and
London, selected for the best city trade.
They solicit attention to the principles upon which their bu
sness is conducted.
Their purchases the United States made lowest
market prices and in foreign countries by competent agents.
and at the lowest cash value.
Every article offered for sale their establishment mark
ed by OF the firm, and above lowest cash value
and shall be at least low the article be purchas
ed elsewhere this city, and of their per-
med to make any deviation the marked price and no
purchaser will be offered articles than cost and
others exorbitant profit.
Persons visiting their establishment entitled shall
receive polite and kind treatment and will be urged
purchase articles which do please them and breach
OF this rule when reported to the principals will be immed
ately corrected by dismissing the offending party
The propriey and justice of these principles OBJ
vous They secure to those acquainted with the price of
goods equivalent for their money and protect those
acquainted from imposition and fraud by overcharge price,
Since their establishment opened their has
ceeded their most angune expectations This they attribute
to the strict observance Of these principles and they feel salts
fed that if they adhered aud carried their
tegriy the confidence OF the public will be secured their
business increased to any reasonable amount.
sept 7-d3m
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4 LADY, who has had much experience in Teaching,
IN wishes to obtain situation teacher in family, will
take charge of small school The will be moderate
aud she win engage teach the English branches
and the rudmcnts of the French language required the
most satisfactory references be given Communications,
post paid addressed to A. r., Hagerstown, Maryland will
rece immediate ate aI-if,n,
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PROSPECTUS or THE CONGRESSIONAL
REGISTER.

MYTH the commencement of the 30th Congress pro-
w pose continue the Congressional Register the
same plan published during the last session. 1t will
tain full and report of the business proceedings Of
Congress- together with sketches of the debates which take
place each House The next Congress will be of the
most important which has assembled for years. and it is
determination give the people complete history their
proceedings, and such o price that every person who
takes interest the of that body procure copy
Ii is believed that the first session of the 30h Congress will
continue least eight months and therefore propose
issue weekly, mammoth sheet FORM theirpro
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Weekly published at the price the country Besides
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RAcooSs-These animals said by the Northsmpton
Courier be plenty in that vicinity. company Of hunters
Roberiss Meadows Tuesday evening and succeed
ed ia taking cn old and young, the largest OF which weigh
ed, before being skinned, twenty-five pounds.
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District Court Boston Saturday, Warren Charles Fitz
Of Caboyile who trial for the murder Of Antonio Sill
we're, on board schooner II, VI. Williams, was acquitted
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SrEcuLATroS.-A merchant in New York recently sold
500 boxes of lemons at Sl2 per box making $40 per box OF
So, 900 clear.
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have consummated their oil bGseness by abandoning
the hour of peril that country in which they first drew BREATH
and whose bread they long had eaten Such are the nd
vdua (says La Fos) who attribute TO the
part Santa Anna that Of which is alone due to
their cowardice and insubordinalcn
The Genius of Liberty that Senior Pena Pena is dis
charging the duties Of President at Querearo de has
fused recognise his associates in power the individuals
nominated and appointed by Santa Anna lie proposes that
Congress shah take upon itself the office OF eectng men to
that important and high office.
There is nothing of particular interest from Vera
Cruz. Col. WILSON has recovered from his sick
ness and resumed the duties of his station.
No other mention is made of Gen. LANE and his
command than is given incidentally in the narrative
of affairs at Puebla. He was at Perote on the 4th
instant, and there is little doubt that he entered
Puebla few days afterwards.
A detachment which lately returned to Vera
Cruz from the National Bridge represents every
thing as being quiet in Col. HucHEs's camp.
Preparations were in active progress at Vera
Cruz for dispatching of the largest trains that
has yet been sent forward from that point, consist
ing of not less than 1000 troops, under the COM
mand of Gen. PATTERSON. Among the officers
who 90 with him are
Gen Gushing, with his brigade Major Polk, Sd Dragons
Col Abbott 18th u 5. infantry, Col Abercrombe and Lieut.
Williams, belonging to Gen Ps staff Capt. Hale, and
OF Commodore Perry passed mdshrman go as Aides
de- Camphe latter a volunteer Col Withers, 18th
gmen Col. Echols, u. S. Army Lieut.. COL Clements
Major Cook, st dragons, and Capt Tghman with SPLEEN
Idly appointed company of artillery from Baltimore all of
whom in good health Major Cook of the ID dragoons
has been ordered Washington, be present witness
in the investigation relative the charges preferred against
Col Fremont \
There appears TO have been some difficulty in the
Massachusetts regiment, Judging from the following
order issued by Gen. Gushing:
HEADQUARTERS, VEqA CRUz, Ocr Is, lS47.
ORDEns No. 32.-The following named men of compa-
MES 49,, lst regiment Massachusetts infantry, being
ncorrgby munous and nsubodinate, will of prove
towards in the hour of Danger and they cannot be permitted
to march with this column of the army They disarmed
and detached from the regiment and will report to Breve
Major Bachus for such duty in the castle of San Juan de
Uua may be performed by soldiers who found
thy carry arms and disgrace and nuisance the
army BY order Of Brig. Gen. CUSHING. ..1
w. w. H. DAVIS, A. A. ID. G.. 4
Here follows list Of sixty-iive Of the above
referred