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THOMAS DUCKETT.
ASHLAND, JuLr IL, lS47.

ASHLAND, JULY IL, loii.
My DEAR SIR: 1 duly received your obliging
letter, addressed to me by you as the President Of
the Wing Convention of Maryland recently assem-
bled, transmitting resolution which they adopted
IN which, after adyerng to the death of my lament
ed son at the battle Of Buena Vista, they kindly
press their sympathy with me, and assure of the
continued affection of Maryland towards me.
| receive with profound and grateful sensibility
this friendly and feeling expression Of the sent-
ments OF the Wing Convention of Maryland. The
death of my beloved son was great aflliction,
which has put in requisition all my fortitude and
resolution. The goodness of Providence, and the
kindness of my friends and countrymen, will, |
hope enable me to bear it with becoming submits
sion and resignation.
have so often received distinguished proofs of
the attachment and confidence of Maryland, and re-
gard SO many Of its citizens my personal friends
that it affords me high satisfaction to be assured
that continue to enjoy its friendly consideration
Accept, my dear sir, cordial assurances of the es-
TEEN and regard with which have the honor to
be, with great respect, your friend and obedient
servant, H. CLAY
Thomas Duck ETT, Esq, &C.
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AccfDEST.-A middle-aged man, German by BIRTH was
very severely injured Thursday evening by jumping of
train Of burden on the Philadelphia railroad near Ba.
The train had just crossed the Canton Bridge and
was going at good speed, when the German who was on
the last car, attempting jump of, thrown with great
force against the rails facurng his skull a serious
ner He at first thought have been killed instantly,
but on being conveyed his residence in Wolf street. and
medical aid summoned found that life was not entirely
extinct Slight hopes entertained Of his recovery The
accident was attributable entirely to his temerty and
careessness.
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The "Unon" says that from accounts received at the
Navy Department from Norfolk does appear that the
Sickness which unfortunately appeared the Raran on her
homewad passage, is likely extend itself further. Nc
death known to have occurred among her since she
arrived at Norfolk and the report of the surgeon of the hos
pta where her sick have been transferred of favorable
character BY direction of the Department. after consulta
ton with the medical bureau, the ship will anchor off Craney
island, several miles from the city, and will there remain I'M
til winter with the Vandaa guardshp, before her hold
is broken or her tanks disturbed.
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The same writer adds, under the same date

FROM SoUTH AMERICA.-Advices from Rio de
Janelro 10 the middle of June have been received at
New ork. The Brazilian Emperor's eldest child,
a daughter, died on the 10th of June Mr.. OrsE-
LEY, EX-Plenipotentiary to Buenos Ayres, had ar
rived from Montevideo on his way to England
Nothing OF importance had been done when he left
The u. 5. brig cambridge was still cruising on the
coast, warning American vessels not to enter ports
where they might be seized.
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PUBLIC DEBT OF OHIo.-It is proposed to make
some movement towards paying off the public debt
OF Ono. 1t now amounts to SIS, 246,26O, and the
interest to $l,624,260. The Fund Commissioners
propose plan that is feasible, and hope will be
adopted. The surplus revenue will reduce the
debt to $l6,263,3l9. A tax of 25 cents on each
$1,000 of the present taxable property would raise
100000 year; add this to the sinking fund, with
other means already provided and the debt would
be paid in thirty-fve years.-4kron Beacon.
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ROUTE ROUND THE LAKEs.-The ST. Louis steam
er left Buffalo on the Goth ultmo for tour around
the Lakes, taking the Chicago Convention on the
way. Mr.. WEED, of the Albany Evening Journal,
was OF The party that took passage in her. He has
written series OF most interesting letters descrip-
tive OF the places visited and narrative of the events
that took place during the cruise. He thus describes
the route taken and distance accomplished:
4" We now approaching Buffalo, after an absence of
sixteen days. having ravered Lakes Erie ST. Clair Huron
Michigan, and ST. Mays; run through the Detroit St.
Clair, and 1t Mary rivers and ko2Led into Lake Superior
The distance from Buffalo Chicago is 05i miles From
Chicago to The SAT-, via Green Bay, the distance abou,
500 miles From the Saul Buffalo the distance il over
200 miles We have ourneycd, therefore, than $500
miles upon akes and rivers whose whicned with
the canvass aud backenc1 with the smoke of vessels and
steamers greater number and exceeding in value the vessels
ana commerce any Of the nations Of Northern Europe
ana yf u" Gorramen refuses 10 recognise Ills great in
'e'ea as Po'i@f The commerce IF HE RepujEct"
The propne'ors Of the Seabusrd and Roanoke Railroad
nave declared their determination to perform the travel he
tween Portsmouth and Weldon in three hours between
PORTSMOUTH and Castor in three hours and half and from
the ia' TO Raleigh in three hours They state that the run
rom Baltimore 10 Norfolk Portsmouth can be made in ten
h'u'Sso mat the whole line Of travel from Baltimore 10
ae's"' "n'h Is in complete operation, will probably d.
performed IN sixteen hours and BALI The distance is $50
miles.
We learn that these gentlemen have sen, on heavy olc,
70 richmond ior iron commence the work of reayap
me road Their expenditures within the state TO which
Is Their intention to conne them a. far as praccabe) must
necessarily be very condeale-and they % upon the co
principle en,irely.-Nwt6h HcraiH
RuLnoAD SL.rGarER-Seyeureen sheep were killed b
10 pt 81.
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FROM THE MONTREAL HERALD OF THURSDAY.

is painful duty this morning. to record the death Of
IT, McIAyisH, Esq we believe the senior officer Of the
Hudsons Bay Company and for several years past resident in
charge OF their post at the Lake of Two Mountains Mr.
connection with the honorable company and his
Montreal and his hghminded and honorable conduct in all
the relations OF life secured for him the esteem and respect
large circle Of friends His loss will be deeply felt by all
who knew him, but especially by those long connect
cd with him in the same service
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FROM YucATAN.-Capt. Waite, of the brig Mary
Ann, has arrived at New York, in seventeen DAYS
from Sisal. He states that all was quiet when he
left. The United States sloop of war albany and
brig of war arrived at Sisal the middle of June,
having thee american Commissioners on board,
who proceeded to the capital and sailed again in the
above vessels the 2lst June
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The Battalion Of Volunteers raised in Washington by
CHARLES LIE JoSEs-and Of the command of which he was
deprived IN the most outrageous by the Secretary of
War and the Presidents be increased to regiment,
be formed Of infantry artillery and mounted men, consut-
ing thus something like legion. elm the organization Of this
foce says the Union, the President has, from the begin
ming taken deep and almost paerna interest" In sympa-
thy with the "paernal interest felt by the President
hope Col HuoHEs will call his regiment the Presidents
Own. "-Lynchbwg Firgi1inn
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MoRRIs POWER, Esq, formerly resident of New York
who married the youngest daughter Of Hon.
vISesToS, it is said is elected member Of Parliament for
Cork, in the place of the late DANIEL O'CoNSELL Mr.
Power is represented in the Irish papers being dsn-
guhed orator. and of the best speakers in Ireland This
gentleman is the brother Of Bishop POWER now Toronto
Canada and is well known to many of the inhabitants Of
New York.
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HEADQUARTERS OF THE MARINE CoRps,

WAsHINGToN, july 20, lS17.
SIN: The painful duty of reporting the Department the
death of of the valuable officers of the corps is now
devolved on Captain Alvin Edison died the 18th in
sant AT the period of his death he his return from
the command Of the marines in the Home Squadron and
was prominently and usefuy employed in all the arduous
duties Of the squadron in the Gulf of Mexico since the com
mencement Of the with Mexico.
My estimation of the character and services Of Capt Edison
such that cannot pass his loss without paying more
than an ordinary tribute to his memory He always pro-
mInent IN seeking arduous service in time Of and
action itself no officer remarkable vgor and self
possession than he
remain, with great respect your obedient servant,
ARCH. HENDERSON,
Bngadier General, Commandant.
Hon. JoHs Y. Mason,
Secretary of the NAVY
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ANOTHER CHrRcH BURST.-St. Paus or Grace Church,
at Rochester New York, consumed by fire early in the
morning Of last Sunday. The fire was first discovered
IN the beIiy and supposed have been communicated
from lamp, which the sexton took with him into the seepe
on the preceding night The library, with the exception Of
the books the body of the church, saved The
aud tie bell which together about $4,000 were des.
uyedtc latter having given the first alarm in toinp its
DOOM running to the rope as soon as the fire
discovered The bell melted, and the walls are all
that remain d the building which cost about $4,000
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Mr.. CLAY AND THE WHO'S OF MARYLAND.
WILLOW Brook. IuLr %. 1917.

WILLOW Brook, JULr %, lS47
Messrs. GALES a. SEAToN The enclosed letter,
although addressed to me, is justly the property OF
the Wings of Maryland, by whom | know it will
be read with avidity and qualification. The extern
sive circulation which your valuable journal enjoys
through our State prompts me to request its imme-
diae insertion in the columns of the Intelgencer.
Its more general circulation will doubt be assist
ed by the entire Wing press of Maryland.
Yours, respectfully,
THOMAS DUCKETT.
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distressing accident took place the Eastern Railroad
on Monday evening" by which Mr. John W. Stamford was
very seriously, if not fatally injured He arrived at Ports
mouth IN H. Sunday, and returning his family
who reside IN Salem, and account Of the heat
was riding outside Of the cars when just after the train
ed Beverly Bridge he accidentally fell off to the ground He
laid nsenbe much Of the time Tuesday, and fears arc
entertained that be will not recover.
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The Hon. JOSEPH r. INGERsoLL las we learn
from the Savannah Republican, has consented to
deliver the annual address before the two Societies
OF Franklin College, at Athens, Georgia, during the
first week in August. The Republican adds /:
We will be pleased to welcome this distinguished
stranger into our State on mission of common
interest to North and South-that of promoting
intellectual culture
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Soarenirs Of The Life Of General Count Mon
ho'On.--The Editor Of the Democratic Review, in
the last number of that periodical makes the follow
ing announcement
We have engaged for erciusre publication the Souve-
Mrs Of the Life OF Gen. Count MoNTuoLoS, beginning with
his first campaign under Gen. Dumorer, the
Of the great French Revolution OF 1889, and closing
with his late imprisonment with Prince Louis Napoleon Bona
parte AT Ham
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The Official paper announces the appointment,
by the President of the United States of Colonel
STERLING PRICE, of Missouri, the Colonel of Re-
giment of Volunteers from that State now or lately
on duty at Santa Fe, to be Brigader General in
the Army of the United States, Uice JEFFERSON
DAVIS, who has declined accepting the commission.
From the following paragraph from the ST. Louis
Republican it appears that very fattering recon-
mendation had been made of Col. BAKER Qate
Commander OF Regiment of Illinois Volunteers)
for the same experimentation late, probably to
have reached the Executive before the appointment
was filled:
Col. BAKER-We learn that this gallant officer has de-
cned accepting the office of Colonel of the new regiment
Illinois volunteers nearly full He has also declined the
command offered him by the Secretary War; of battalion
ofvetean Illinois volunteers With very proper disregard Of
all party considerations, the members Of the Illinois Conven
ton, and the State officers Springfield have united in
pressing upon the President the appointment of Col BAKEn
to be Brgader General The deceRsion of this Office by
Col JEFFERSON DAVIS offers to the President an opportunity
Of making acceptable appointment, and Illinois deserve.
this mark of regard for her military spirit if any State in Tho
/ Union does"
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SAILING THE JAMEsrowS.-The U. S. sloop of war
Jamestown Lieut. THATCHER, sailed from Boston on Thurs
day for Norfolk from whence her ultimate destination is the
coast of Africa.
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CARTER NJ. BRAxToS, member Of the State Senate OF
VIRGINIA. from the King and Queen district died on the 9th
instant of dropsy, at the Washington Springs. Mr. b. was
in very feeble health last winter
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Secretary Of the Navy.

Dawn ST. LEsER PoRTER Lieutenant in the u. States
Army, died at Vera Cruz lately of the Uomiio. Lieut. p.
a nephew Of the late Com PoRrER
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The remains of the late gallant Capt GEORGE LINCOLN,
who tell the battle Of Buena VISTA inferred at Wor-
ceser Massachusetts, on Thursday morning las, with militia
~ honors They conveyed Worcester from Boston
by military escort and large number of citizens.
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Captain f. g. CARRISGroS Jr of the Virginia regiment
Of volunteers, reached Richmond (Va) Sunday evening
The object Of his from Mexico is to obtain recruits TO
supply the vacancies in the regiment occasoncd by deaths and
discharges WLig
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EDWARD BATES, OF Missouri

An esteemed correspondent in Virginia, IN point
ing out to us blunter concerning the Hon. MIR.
BATES, which has been already corrected, gives US
the following information of his parentage and con-
nexions, which WILL we dare say, be acceptable to
many of our readers
Mr. Bates is Of the late Taos r BATES, of Gooch-
land county, Virginia, who Wing of the Revolution a
patriot of Quaker descent but who did not permit his
sectaan views to hold him back from the service Of his
try Z" in times that tried mems souls" well their
principles.
His brothers have all been of distinction and marked
talents, he is himself He is cousin Of the late Gov.
JAMES PLEAsANTs and is extensively connected with
of the most respectable families in that region of Virginia
his eldest BROTHER CHARLES Bates, doubtless still be re-
membere by the older inhabitants hereabous for his ntegr
ty, his legal knowledge, and something of eccency OF
character especially for his red JeecheS the nvarabe en-
velopements OF his neither man.
His brother, FRKDERIcK Bates, Esq, acting Governor
of Missouri during the absence of Gov. CLARKE under the
territorial in 1919, and he elected the second
or third Governor of the State of Missouri.
The Hon. JAMES W. Bates, another brother, was once
Delegate Congress from Arkansas and afterwards Govern
of that State. FLEMING Bates, Esq, of Norhumbes-
land county, Virginia, member of the late Virginia Con.
ventinn, another brother
EnwAnD Bates, of Missouri, emgrated from Virginia to
Missouri Think in 1914 he studied law there under Ru-
EAsroS the predecessor of Hon. JoHS ScoTr who was
the predecessor of Mr. BATEs and he was called
the Missouri bar he has maintained Ct think may say
among the many able gentlemen of the profession there the
position of "primus inter pares."
He was active member from ST. Louis county in the
Convention which framed the Constitution of Missouri in
1890, DAVID BARroS being President of it. He was the
first Attorney General of that State under Governor
and already stated he represented that State in Congress
in the years 1928 and 1929.
you may, perhaps" says correspondent, "regard
these particulars unimpoant can only reply that to
the heart of the friend who pens them labor of love
to recall even thus the early friendship of this estmabe
pous, and gifted man. And, If God speeds the Ways,
Messrs. Editors, Gas trust and believe he will do YOU
may find perhaps day that am taking note of man who
destined hereafter as he certainly deserves to take high
rank among the statesmen Of our country" G.
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ASoruER CoHEr.-The Boston Traveller Of Thursday
says We understand that Comet discovered on the
l4h Instant the Cambridge Observatory, by G. P. Boyp
EsI being the Gh Comet first seen in this country BY this
gentleman II found with the aid Of the excellent comet
seeker recently presented to the Observatory by l. Bow
DrcH Ei Through the Grand Reiractor the comet shows
bright uuccus, surrounded by diused nebuous appear
The comet having very great northern declnaton
does not sci in latitude Its approximate places were as
follows
July H. 2h ON. Right Ase. oh. Gam Declen So IL o.
July 20, 10 - . 10 50 80 So u
MELsStuoLY OccURRENcE.-On "Wednesday afternoon
sab3a containing several boys observed to cap
size a. The ovcr point Of Blackwes Island New York
boat puout their rescue but they had all disappeared
and il il cared were drowned.
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FROM CALIFORNIA.

An intelligent officer writes on the 18th of March, from
Monterey in California that Colonel Mason of the first dra-
goons, arrived Francisco on the 18th February and
Colonel Stevenson the 9Th March, with three companies
of his regiment from New York The heavy ordnance and
stores brought by the regiment would be landed San
Francisco The writer expresses the confident opinion that
If California should be restored Mexico she could not pos
sibly hold for three months that the people in the territory
well the emgrants would the Mexican authority
and would then fall into dssensons quarrels and fighting
among themselves, till humanity would compel Govern
interfere Cesrias weI. quet
at the time he wroe and the Americans would endeavo
keep them SO by mild and gentle treatment.
He describes the climate very healthy the soil rch and
much unsettled land. AT present the population is small
probably not exceeding twelve thousand of which about
fifth emgrants. In addition these there may be about
fifteen thousand Indians nearly third of whom are called
Christian Indians who speak the Spanish language and per-
form the Office of laborers The the wild Indians
who live in the mountains and subist great degree upon
the horses and cattle which they steal from the FARMS
We permitted to copy the suboned communications
which show the honorable estimate which has uniformly been
placed upon the character and bearing of Captain Epson by
those under whom he has served
U. S. FLAGSHIP MISSISSIPPI
off Iabdsco riUer, June rs, ls47.
SIN: The return of Capt Edson of the Marines to the
United States in the ngate Raran affords an opportu-
nifty of commencing his services the favorable notice of
the Department.
Captain Edson senior officer of Marines this station
for length of me and during the whole period Of my SER
vice in the squadron has been engaged in all the expe
ditions Of importance against the enemy.
At the siege and commandment of Vera Cruz he was posted
in the trenches and every occasion commanded his
with great ZEAL judgment, and galantry and
IRAN from expressing my wames appreciation Of the conduct
of all the officers and Of the marines who have during
the last nine months served under my immediate eye and Of
repeating what have often sad that this distinguished and
veteran corps is Of the effective and valuable arms
of the service.
am sir with great respect, your obedient servant,
NJ. G. PERRY,
Commanding Home Squadron.
Hon. JOIN Y. MASON,
Secretary of the Navy, Washington
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Capt \. r. HETzEL, Of the Army, died at Lou
lsville on Tuesday last lie had arrived there but
a few days previously from Vera Cruz, where he
discharged the duties of Assistant Quartermaster.
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little girl walking in the cemetery Of Pere Ia Chase,
Paris and reading one after another the praises upon the
ombs Of those who slept beneath, suddenly exclaimed 81
wonder where they bury all the sinners"
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AN INCoNsTANT SEASON

Tn Saturday last several persons died suddenly in New
York and other cities from the effects of the great heat
In this city, Monday, at sunrise the Thermometer stood
at 10 degrees.
On Tuesday, at the same hour the Thermometer had fallen
90 deg and yesterday the hour SIS degrees
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hhLhoAb SLArGHTER.-Scyeutcen sheep were killed BY
day morning
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TME Louisville MrsrERr.-A few days ago Young
lady walked into clothing Louisville purchased
suit Of clothes Gas she aeged) for her husband and then
walked cut. Not many minutes after this transaction, she
in the ncghborhooj Of the in the very gar.
nen;s she bad purchased for her husband Curiosity was
excited the police the 9 rir but the young lady,
some how other, could he found. The Cincinnati
Herald thus solves the mystery p
awe have at last found the secret Of the mysterious
lady who the cause OF much speculation Louisville
On "Wednesday, informed by respectable autho-
ty drayman Main street, SIXTH accosted by
Young gentleman, who asked him he knew where Ger.
person lived mentioning the Of keeper Of house
81 III fame. The drayman sad that lie did, Whereupon
The young gentleman offered HIM five dollars II he would show
him the susc. He did So and arriving was requested by
hcgcnlemaa walk with him up stairs which he did, When
Upstairs, 'uc stranger asked for Mary She came down.
when he announced himself hf brother whom she had
not seen oy yeas Quite talk cnsued, when Mary asked
for her sister aud family The supposed young gentleman an
nounccd hse'' the sister, and, opening his vest proved
Jherenpon ehued tears showing world OF natural alice.
ton, when was too real fJr douhng The couple then went
out Of the house. and, taking the Psburg packet ch the
CITY, Inc disguised sister had learned the condition Of the
one here and had assumed this disguise that she might safely
gain atmsson and induce her to leave She took the draw
man with her that she might risk OF personal danger"
What touching Illustration could be furnished Of a
sisters love