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TUTUAL Life Insurance Co. OF New York, No. So
Itl Wall sree-Sutenent presented to the trustees
special meeting held Sth day of June, 1917:
Gross amount of receipts to this date $579 697 81
Deduct expenses and losses paid 1887 81
Nett accumulated fund S4Ol339 81
Hotc inpested.
In bond and morlage unencumbered real
estate in the city of New York and Brook
lyn, valued twice the amount loaned
thereon 49, $264,OO0 90
United States, State and city OF
New York stocks 1850 40
Deposite in Bank Of New York 7,4i2 So
Cash on hand 1854 %
Due from agents 4742 %
-----S i04, 339 81
Deduct losses not paid 5000 90
$500, s39 81
New York, June s, 1877.
W NJ ROBINSON, President.
SAMUEL HANNAy, Secretary.
CHARLES DE SEEDING, No. IL, Todds Buildings,
Pennsylvania Avenue, Agent.
w. P. JOHNSTON, M d.. Corner of and It'll streets,
Physician. June H-2aw3m
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Henry M. Wheaton, esq, our late Minister at Berlin
arrived in this city this morning from New York We
are happy him in good health He was introduced
to-day to the President by the Secretsry OF State Mr.
w remains few days in Washington.
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WARRINGTON and his Generals, by Headley, autho
w OF" Napoleon and his Marshas" Just published
May6 K. TAYLOR.
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From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
The Presidents visit this city is calling out Just and
American spirit which glad to see rise above the
bitterness OF party distinctions In receiving the Presi-
he stands before the eyes of the world the great repre-
sentative of republican institutions and that,
pecting him, respect them and ourselves The wing
party and whig common council have set a noble eX-
ample, in the prompt and liberal manner in which they
are preparing to welcome the Chief Magistrate of ouI
thirty sovereign States.
In the programme, honorable place must be retained
for the ladies' societies who will forw as on the
Croton celebration, to give brightness to the day. Each
fcers of its sister auxiliary, and arrange the marshal
guard of honor and banner bearer The common coun-
Gil committee have their hands full and would be
ry the lovees portion OF the procession arranged
or unprovided for, as has happened once before on
public occasion While on the subject of the ladies' we
suggest the appearance of the lovely train of States
The arms OF each State Or IN default thereof, the
pennon exists somewhere in the city, and thirty young
ladies appropriately robed in white representatives
white horses Wisconsin, 'though not in the Senate has
her right there and should close the train with her young
sister Iowa We trust this feature vii not be neglected
now or on the anniversary of Independence.
THE SECRETARY OF STArE.-We have heard a rumor
that Mr. Buchanan the Secretary of State might posi-
bly, visit the city, next week. company with the Pres
dent should the public business permit his absence for
few DAYS We are confident that Mr. Buchanan would
be cordially received by the people of New York. and
that he may find leisure to visit there gen.
eral desire at this time to the abest statesman of the
nation. ..luI
lit scarcely possible for the Secretary of State TO leave
Washington now at the same time with the President
UNIoN.l
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WIN. ]. HEADY.

PS-The pcope here state his Vega'0 only inpor-
rance was given 10 him by the treatment of the Americans
whistle Was in New orleans. Whilst Major Gaines was
sicL in nron he asked horse ride for exercise in
IN. r, air Instead of sending him horse and small
guard which asked for they sent him doctor TO ex-
;n whether he required exercise horseback which
Examination he declined, was an implied doubling his
word W. % IL
TO Mr.. A. G.. BuLLIrT.
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We have received the following letter from Capt Heady
which by the New Orleans. Capt. H. is personal
friend of of the editors of this paper and his word is
of La Vega this side of Hades. When he wrote it, he
was under the impression, which was general at the
time, that La Vega would again come to the United
States lAe t
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-09-04
sHIP-BUILDING IN THE WEST.

FROM THE PHILADELPHIA SPIRIT TIMES, AUG. "a
Our attention has been attracted within few days past
aremarkaby beautiful baque lying the foot of Washing
ton street wharf, Southwark the history Of which, know
would awaken the interest of citizens. She is named
John Farnum, in honor OF the senior partner the r
of Farnum, Newhall Co., of this city, The barque w
built in Marietta, Ohio by Capt. William Knox, for Messr
A. l. Waters, of that place, who engaged extensive
in the project of ship-buldng.
This vessel is built in modern and approved STYLE and
the judgment of many will avoraby compare with the BED
and preities OF the Eastern-built ships.
The 'John Farnum" sent laden uith Ohio corn
Ireland. arrived in good order and well conditioned"
Cork, and then SaiLed for this city
The feasibility OF ship building the Ohio is longer d
be questioned On the contrary, for many reasons it appear
to be admirable investment for Eastern capital The dif
hcuty of getting vessels to is entirely obviaed four time
in the year sufficient amount of may he depende
upon in the Ohio and Mississippi and with the assistance
steamer, vessel of any Ordinary draught may be saE
lowed down to New Orleans from Marietta distance of tw,
thousand miles, in less than eight days Nor is there AM
difficulty in procuring freight Cincinnati other places
any tme Of pork, -four other Western produce for thu
Eastern Cities which will pay nett profit of twenty per
the cost of the vessel.
The Marietta pbuders have all the timber necessary
within few miles of the place the best white oak white pine
black locust and black walnut The durability of the worl
and materials may be judged Of by the fact that the ship
fus Putnam, which built in Marietta in $780, is still in
active employ, and in good condition.
Timber in the East is gradually becoming and
expensive, and il appears that later the at
tenton Of shpbuder be directed the West for
their supplies.
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SABrSE Tows, (TExAs,) Ausgs1

SABINE Town, (TExAs,) Ausgsr 8,
GEsrLEMEs In your paper Of the 18th uItmo y, b
published an article which originally appeared in the
sour Republican Of the 3Oth June last in which occI
following passages IN
son the contrary, she (Texas) has by no official
claimed jurisdiction there, lin Santa Fe) and when Ge
hearny instituted civil government in New Mexico sly
territory Of the United States, and promuIgang
laws as necessary for the protection of the people
Mer me Representatives IN Congress from Ieras mort
authorities Of that State protested against it, So far
as the government of Texas is concerned she has aban
cd all exercise Of control Santa Fe and the tentoi
which her boundaries give her nominal Jurisdiction"
As you have epublshed the article of which the forged
extract part It is fair to presume that you have endo
the same and therefore address you this brief commun
ton in order to correct into which the writer has
len. ''The authorities Of the State Of Texas in the
of Gov. ]. p. HESDERsoS, did send on TO the Goyd
men Of the United States formal "proiest" and rem
STRANGE against Gen. Keanys civil government al Santa
and "the Representatives in Congress from the State
Texas you may rest assured would have done the
for the special message of his excelency President Poll
December 30 1885, in which he says speaking Of the re-
ations of Gen. KEAnNr purporing to establish pena
territorial government Santa Fe these have not been
proved and recognised by me-" And, again "Any exc
of power exercised by officers has resulted in practical
jury, and will be early corrected" &c. These are the
sons why the Representatives of Texas" failed to
their protest against Gen. KEAaSr's government at Sa
Fe, and which, had the Governor of Texas known to-
existed would have superseded the necessity Of his prot
Should the Representatives Of Texas have protested sitter
explicit dsavowals the part of the President in whose
tegy and good faith they have the highest confidence Il
would have only rendered themselves ridiculous.
Very respectfully, your fellow-citizen,
DAVID s. KAUFMAN
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FROM rHE UNION" OF WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
HANDING or PAREpEs.

A New Orleans paper makes some complaint Of
the want of vigilance in our agents in Europe, and
OF the commanding officer at Vera Cruz in relation
to Gen. Paredes. Ii might be imprudent' at inns
time to divulge all the facts connected with this
subject, but they would clear our agents abroad OF
any shadow of complaint. Col. WILSON, at Vera
Cruz, has not been asleep upon his post. 1t is
difficult to detect every spy who may land on the
coast; but we have lately been informed by the
New Orleans papers that very lately ne has forbid
den suspicious character to land, and sent him of.
AS to the landing of Paroles, the following ex-
tracts of COL Wilson's letter TO the Secretary Of
War 1.-THE last which has been received from him)
relieve him from any imputation of remissness and
lay the censure upon others
Extract of letter from COL Wilson tote Secretary Of War
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT VERA Cnuz,
"AuGUsT Is.
have the honor to report that the 18th instant the
British steamer Tevo Captain May arrived here from Eng
land and the Havana having General Paroles board, UNI
der the assumed of M. Martinez who, in consequences
of the tardness Of the boarding officer Capt Clark landed
at between and A. NJ, incognito, from uroared boat
apparently prepared for the occasion. In his transit through
the gate the mole he recognised by INSPECTOR who
took notice of him. Therefore, Immediately ordered the
discharge of both him and Captain Cahe former for hav
ing lost sight Of the main object notwithstanding my office
but few yards from the mole
tThe General having arrived at the house of Mr. Jose
G. Zamora, native merchant he presented letter Of intro
ducon from Paris and requested that horses might be directly
furnished for himself and servant request Immediately
complied with and but ten minutes after his landing he
passed through Of the gates of the city his way to the
interior, without myself any Of my officers being able to
avoid it. from the circumstance of his arrival and presence
here being unknown, and the letters from the United States
Consul at the Havana, giving notice of his having left
being delivered to until after the Generals departure,
owing their being in possession of lady passenger
board"
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NOTE BY THE EDITORS.

The Letter of Mr.. KAUFMAN, in his capacity
Representative in Congress from the State of Iexs
has claim, which we readily acknowledge, TO
place in our columns.
But, as to the right of the original Pro7in
(now the American State) Of Texas, to any pa
Of the Mexican State, of Santa Fe, that is M
Their here nor there. The same remark of cour
applies to any pretence of title acquired by Il
United States 10 the same Mexican territory, j
any part of it.
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Srnose CiRcuMsTASriAL EvIDEScE.--A young lady,
riding in the Concord observed to have piece Of
plaster her lip. When the had emerged from
OF the long covered bridges into the light was observed
have disappeared but they instantly detected cngng
the lip of the young who sat the with her They
both looked innocent il they "badnn been doing
thing"
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Some snctude is felt about the fate of the detachment
which this officer commands, on its route to Gen. SCOTS
camp The "Patra," the Spanish paper of New Orleans
Major Laly compelled surrender We attach no great
in spirit and has recently circulated than one extrava
CANT Misrepresentation upon the The train however,
Of the smallest which has gone up and shall await
its fate with some anxiety.
We have seen the last letter from Major Lally written
from the bridge twentyfour miles from Vera Cruz Paso
Ovcas, the lth of August He states that they were
attacked the day before by the Mexicans who post
ed hill covering the road and troops carried it
once by charging up with votigeus They continued
fire upon troops from the chappar attacking along the
whole train but they repused, after fight which last
ed about hour He had two officers Captains j H.
Cawe of the voltgeurs, and Arthur G. Cummings, Of the
lth) wounded severely, though hopes entertained Of
their recovery. One MORALLY wounded, and eight
sent back to Col. Wilson, request him send up three
ambuances, with to take them back He also
quesed renorcements be him. which he hoped would
overtake him at the national bridge.
The attack Of the gueras made the 'front.' the
ire, and but troops prepared all points,
force being nearly large in front, guard in the
Of the wagons OF companies and fankers all
along the train. Our train Of 20 wagons kept compact
Great credit is given to Capt Alvord, who, usual,
distinguished for his courage and judgment Capt Huer
who commanded the right wing and Lieut. Rdgey, who
under his command. The artillery, commanded by 1t
H. b. Sears I'd artillery, well served, and did good
execution.
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CENTRAL AMERICA.
address Of The President Of Honduras, calling on
The States Of Central america 10 .4id the Meri-
cans in their Contest ,ciM The United States

PROM THE DELTA OF AUGUST 25
We are indebted to our obliging contemporary of
La Paria for a copy Of this important document,
which we translate for the benefit of our readers
PROCLAMATION.
Tie President of the State Of Honduras 10 the Central
Americans
Compatriots Fortune rules the destines Of Mexico,
and her with desoaton and determination.
The North Americans have destroyed the interesting popua
ton Of Vera Cruz have possessed themselves Of their effects
and marching upon the capital. We cannot yet
know what other calamiies will afiict that nation.
They brethren their dangers ours, and their
fate awaits We should not maintain neutrality if
in any manner aid them in their honorable struggle.
The entire world should know that the Hondurenos
ready fulfil their duties, OF whatever they may be-
will sustain in the State an honorable peace all hazards
but will not do il with the sacrifice of Hondurenian honor
for disgaced people fit but bear chains and suffer
with humility the threats and the injuries which the stronger
impose.
address myself to-day to the Governments Of the Re-
public making these observations in order that If il shall be
deemed expedent may, it possible, afford aid, at
least manifest our favorable disposition to their and to
liberty.
Divisions and internal cuds have ruined our Mexican bro
Tiers Eight millions Of inhabitants Of whom that nation is
composed have been unable defend themselves against
handful Of who have seized upon their territory and
their property, and annued their rights. What may be the
fate of the Central Americans, il continue divided
The Hondureninns always appear extraordinarily great
they adopted the ecctuaI their indie
pendencc but nothing has been sufficient to estangc them
respect TO the Government and submission to law they
slider their power, their glory, and their honor.
What happiness dos he experience who rules the dcsncs
Of people adorned by these virtues
JUAN LIMBO.
CoMArAeUA, JuSE |, ls47.
The Undersigned, Generals Of Division, 10 The Army
Honduras
Companions! Notorious is the anguish Of Mexico, and
evident obligation cooperate in the defence OF that
country Her our brothers, and the cause which
they sustain also ours that Of liberty against conquest
ln compliance with sacred duty, the proclamation adj
dressed by the President the Central Americans was yes
teday published and wish express Difference and
our desire to cooperate, any time that he may call upon
us, to aid neighbor.
Forgotten forever all those ideas which could divide us
Our interests and passions second u our country
Her triumph is glory and honor She demands our
union, and that suce TO cordially offer It, Union
and liberty is motto Eternal opprobnum to him who
would promote and assist dissensons and conqucsts
Y. FERRERA,
SANTOS GUARDI0LA.
ComAyAGUl, JuSE 2, ls47.
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SUCCESSFUL SuneIcAL OpsnATIos.--We are informed
from credible that eminent physician OF this city,
few days ago. opened the stomach Of patient and removed
several bard substances which had completely INSTRUCTED the
passage from IT, However singular this may seem IL ne
veeess true. The patient glad to earn Is doing
WE'LL and will undoubtedly The operation wns per-
omed in the presence Of several gentlemen and occupied
from ten to fifteen minutes Manchester ~ American
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"The Queen drunk with all the honors ~ repeated
Mrs Darlington herself while reading account Of the
DE Kay dinner at COX "Wel, il that isn't the heater
I'm afraid her ministers don't preach very good morals her
and what example TO set her children, allowing she
Is queen J" --
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TuE WnIT or RreHr.-Thc following item of information
which find in London letter published in Western pa
per, will interest those of legal readers to whom may
be
"a very remarkable obituary. OF great interest TO all law
yes and all who interested in legal history in the United
States cannot omit On December 18th, 1916, died in the
Court Of Queens Bench, in Westminster Hall, London, the
last Of his race departed and forever, The Writ
Of Right On that day the last trial Of writ Of right
had henceoh this ancient mode Of claiming lands in Eng
land is abolished. II conducted in ancient eudal FORM
before the Grand Asszes The Selby demandant
versus Lownde The verdict The tenant hath
more right than the demandan The event is historically in
erestng to legal minds Perhaps greatly to be smen
ell The process of determination has been adopted by the
English Legislature legal matters instead of the process Of
improvement. This action Of writ of right in many
spects better than the action Of ejecmen its only fault
being prox expensive and too proracted But
faults incidents Of the action and did necessarily be-
long to il, they might have been Topped off il might have
been made expeditions and ready action Of eectmen
and then valuable mode Of asserting right would have been
preserved in the Of law believe that in Of the
States Of the Union the action of the writ Of right still exists
In England il gone, dead forever the day and date
aforesaid !" %
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The following, though it does not reach US through
an official channel is doubt authentic, and is
important as showing the sympathy which is ex-
cited in other Governments on this Western Con-
tinent by the invasion Of Mexico by the United
States
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The Pearl street house, in the city Of New York. sold
1t auction on Tuesday last for SlO0,s0o.
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A THRILLING INCIDENT.

The New York Express narrates the following interesting
incident in connexion with the conagraion Of Mr. Kkmans
establishment in Catharne street, Thursday evening
sudden and quick the spread of the flames that
Mr. X. and his family very being destroyed by
them. One Of his daughters Miss Margaret Kirkman a
young lady Of about nineteen years Of age only escaped after
being severely burnt by jumping from the fourth story front
window of the in which she slept Ii for
ments OF the thrilling and agonizng interest
those who had assembled in front OF the burning building
The fourth Story though with the of the edce has
very small attic windows At Of these Miss X appear
ed shreking in Alarm the fire evidently behind her and the
smoke pouring out over her headno ladders had yet arrived
and her destruction seemed inevableshe tried IT first
cape the flames by which she had been already severely burnt
got out the sill of the window, but evident she
perish there, and the cry raised for her jump;
other Voices among which, by this time, that of her ia
ther exclaimng mot yet wait moment till get ready
for you" feather bed instantly procured, held about
three feet from the ground by gallant hearts, who
great jeopardy that she might fall upon and nure
hem but they needed not and cared not for that BY this
time Miss Kikman, escape from the smoke and flames,
was then compelled let herself down. and hang
ing by her extended from the window "Jump now"
the cry Vast numbers Of persons had assembled
and lockers the agonizing The young lady
soon her hold from that dizzy height Of upward Of y
feet and in instant whirled toward the sidewalk The
heart Of every person in that multitude started in thrilling
emotion and suspense, doubtful her fate. In few
mens the cry raised she is SAFE, and three hearty
cheers went up, which made the very wekin ring"
The Brooky Eagle tells the above story in the following
way II shows the difference between bunghr ail&n artist
in the great business of penny aiming:
"An Irish woman escape the flames, esped flom the
fourth story window and caught by Mr.. George Rice
and others, who held bed for her to jump upon"
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THE NEW ORLEANS DELTA AUGUST 25.
We are indebted to our oblging contemporary Q
La Patria for copy of this important document
which we translate for the benefit of our readers :
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PORTUGAL.

In general peace is everywhere being gradually establish
ed The Duke Of sadanha had dissolved and dispersed his
army of operations and he had departed through
the two northern Provinces superintend the e-esabs
men Of the legitimate authorities, and confidence
among the people.
The Ministers Of the Allied Powers had not up the 18th
Instant made their application in compliance with the requ
sition OF Lord Pamerson for dismissal Of the Queens
Minister'S con the ground OF their being Cabass " but
The demand was daily expected and much speculation in
duged rs to how it would be received.
ITALY.
The cardinal Secretary Of State has made choice, from the
lists presented by the Governors Of the different Provinces
the deputies who assemble Rome, to make known
the Pope the wishes and Of the provinces The depu-
ties are twenyree in number and convoked for the 9th
Of November.
have just received from Rome three important affairs
hrs The very voumnous regulations Of the National Guard
secondly, te nomination Of the deputies; and thirdly
ORDNANCE diminishing the duty salt TO the amount Of
ahng per pound These measures have satisfied all classes
OF the population, both in town and country"
The Diario Roma Of the 24h Of July has the following
on the ARRIVAL Of the Austrian troops at Feuara:
Fhe reinforcement Of the Austrian garrison at Feara
has gwen se TO rumor in the capital and in the Provinces
tna an road was contemplated the States Of the Church
We have the pleasure that there is foundation
for such reports the diplomatic declarations which deserve
full confidence that may be the appear
ances, no attempt whatsoever shall I've made against the
OF a maintained since 1915 the present day, accord
ing TO Art lO3 Of the treaty Of Vienna"