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Personal and Political Movements.

The Hon Dixon H. Lewis the great Senator left town
Friday, for his home in Alabama accompanied by his
lady The soourn of the honorable Senator among
of the North has been distinguished for the variety and
interesting character of its events The unremitting
activity with which he pursued for three weeks his
examination of all public works and and
whatever might interest the statesman and the gentle
man. bore striking contrast to his huge proportions;
whilst the gusto and good humor with which he enjoyed
the sightseeing and hospitalities in harmonious
keeping with his than "laugh and grow fat"
tundity of figure
The Hon. Robert J. Walker, Secretary of the Trea-
sury, who has been suffering for some time from ILL
health has taken his residence with his family in
Of the cottages at Rockaway attached to the Pavilion
and recently erected by Mr. Cranston the proprietor Of
that establishment.
OF a late Taylor meeting held at Raleigh IN. c. the
Register -" IL the most numerOusly attended
primary meeting assembled In North Carolina;'
and adds The utmost enthusiasm and harmony pre-
vailed and there unity Of sentiment on the &C.
casion rarely witnessed and truly gratifying Halifax,
Franklin and Johnson counties each had delegates pre-
sent besides own large representation, circum-
stance wholly unprecedented in this State similar
casons. We observed eight ten democrats ESQ
called) in the meeting; but whether they mere
lockers endorsed the proceedings cannot say
One thing certanf they took active part In the
meeting they did not venture to oppose thing not
the resolution denouncng the attempt of Congress
to censure the old hero"
The Finoastle Valley Wing says-The eye of the ira
weller Is greeted as he passes through Giles county
with two beautiful flags, floating In the air. 30
100 feet high Handsomely lettered In honor of General
Taylor, his officers and men, All the people Of that
county without regard to party the Whg go for
old Rough and Ready as President.
Col May, of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Pamo memo
ry, arrived In Boston on Wednesday night last
Lieut. Robert Getty, u. s. Navy, died at Georgetown,
d. c., on Tuesday last of pulmonary affection
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IRON WorKs AND AGRICULTURE OF TENNESSEE
An official report to the Legislature OF Tennes-
see sets down the capital employed in the iron business
at 81 100 600 and the annual products at the same
amount Three fourths Of this capital employed In
Middle Tennessee On the Cumberland river near
Nashville there are 81 blast furnaces IL fcrges, and
splendid rolling mills which yield annually about $780,
000n On the Tennessee river "there are IL furnaces
and FORCES and boomeries which produce about $780,
600 tons annually" According TO letter addressed by
" X Stevenson Esq, to the Hon Jshn G. Calhoun. we
learn that the agricultural products of Tennessee In
value equal to 500 while those Ohio only
300 and OF New York $57 $50 400; showing Ten
nessee to be the third State In the Union In productive
weath--Baifimore American.
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Musical.

CAsrLh GARprS-This evening Dodworths brass
band Will perform several fsvorite sacred pieces We
should think independent Of musical harmony that the
heat OF the weather will induce many TO visit this cool
refreshing and beautiful where the advan
at 30 cheap a rate. ~ '' ''"'5''
sieNon De BEeSrs-There is report current that
sgnors De Begins and Benedict about to jo,n the
Seguins In producing Italian opera In thi, citv W.
authorized to state that there is particle of
truth In the statement -
The Swiss Bell Ringers to visit Bangor, Maine.
during the present week
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The RULES Of the Supreme Court.

Those belonging to the legal profession will
find in this days paper the new rules of the SUI
preme Court, made by the Judges thereof at AL
bany. 1t is to be hoped that the Court will have
the rules of practice as short and as few as pos
sble, not like those of the old Court, which CON-
prised good sized volume
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NEW YORK HERALD.
New York, Sunday, July IL, ls45.


Our artists engaged in making an engraving
of the French steamship Union, which we shall
publish in to-morrow's paper if possibe--if not,
In Tuesdays. This vessel has been visited a
good deal since her arrival, and has been warm
y commended by our ship builders and machine
makers. She will be opened to visters in few
DAYS
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Our OVERLAND ExrREss.-It appears that the
southern mail due yesterday afternoon, with New
Orleans papers of the I'd inst, failed to reach Ra-
leigh, ~ c., in time to connect with the northern
line. Owing to this failure the special overland
express for the Neto York Herald, with news from
New Orleans fthe I'd inst, has beaten the regular
mail forty eight hours The news brought by
our express was published in the evening papers
of Friday and in the morning papers of yester-
dav
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THE WEATHER.-At Albany, on Friday, the heat Is
said TO have been intense. The sky was coudess and
the Thermometer In the shade at Apohecares Hall
at Sk M to 81 in other locations farther
dewn town, to 81 and 90 degrees
Same day at Boston, the Thermometer In State street.
at half past In the afternoon stood at 81 degrees.
At Hartford, the mercury indicated 30 deg. Rather
warm.
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months than xcqrsions board of beautiful
the msgnhcent Hudson We perceive that the steamer
Coton Party and Pic Mic Fort Independence under the
direction OF committee composed Of gentlemen whose
erience aud eciency such occasions justify the predc
ton of most delightful day all who may avail themselves
and eeable Of ladies' and gentlemen For
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THE WILL CASE DEcIDED--The case respect
ing Oliver Smiths will, was given TO the Jury
early this afternoon and they after returned with
verdict for sustaining the will and that the witness
that instrument, who II alleged insane, was
fully competent at the time to sign itNorfhampton
Letter, Juiys.
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AMHERST CoLLEeE.--Samuel Williston, Esq,
of EasthAmpton has made another donation Of 900
TO Amherst College; and Mr.. Hitchcock, Of Brimheld,
$4,000; both for Professorshps
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NEW HAMPSHIRE ELEcTIoN.-Amos Tuck and
James Wilson, both wings, are elected to Con-
gress from the LIST and Sd districts.
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Thu BOARD of visiters of william and Mary College
have elected az President that institution Dr. Hawkes.
vsIl known as minister of the Protestant Episcopal
Church, now resident ct New Orleans
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BOND STREET, NV YoRK, July Q, ls47.
uksrLEMEs-My last letter you from London.
b the steamer Of juno lst immediately after writing
which proceeded to Havre, to sail in the first Of the
rived last evening and of my trip in which magnificent
vessel E"., propose to give you a brief account.
100 tons burthen each have been to the
American mail service. In compliment 10 the United
New York Philadelphia, and Missouri rhe Union was
advertised to leave Havre the slst Nav but owing
to change of the French Minister of Marine port
OF departure was changed TO Cherbourg and she was
delayed twenty-five days,
There naturally, much disafrscton at this DELAY
possible paying the full expenses each OF the three
classes Of passengers and passed the time agreeaby in
the liberaty of the company in all their
On the 2?d Of June the Union left the port Of Cher
tainy believe her to be- with her alterations for her
present service, one Of the finest steamships aaoat
superior in almost every respect to any of the English
steamers and notwithstanding she had for the nina
days her trip strong westerly Winds she has arrived
in sixteen days which, considering that her engines
rated 45O horse power, must be considereda good
wish could do ustce to captain Herbert thorough
seaman of the French Merchant Marine and in every
respect the for his position give no better
idea Of him, and can convey no moro favorable notion
of his character. than by giving account of the
ner in which was celebrated our national anniversary
on board
There but three passengers; Americans by birth
and though looked forward to the day with natural
feeling Of patriotism the warmer because we were
turning to native land, after considerable ABSENCE
yet being 80 few we had no reason TO expect tnat the
day would be especially honored But on the morning
Of the Fourth, salute fred and the American flag
oated aoft with the tr of France At grand
salute each three classes passengers
At dinner, after the cloth removed, appropriate
toasts drunk in honor of the glorious day. after
which, the entire in the uniform of the company,
aft, and received each his bumper Of champagne
wine, which he drank to American Liberty and the
third class passengers also treated in similar
manner. The evening was devoted to music, song and
dance and the entire day was kept as national fes
| tival.
shall forget the celebration of the Fourth OF
July l647 board the Union. but feeby express
the gratitude three Americans feel to Capt Herbert
and sense Of the honor done country by the
Germans united in the celebration with an enthusiasm
which only the birthday of Liberty could inspire.
take this opportunity to express very high appre
citation of the excellent and gentlemany conduct of
Capt Herbert and the officers Of the Union; and the
| hope that their visits to New York may be made as
agreeable to them their first trip hither to their
American passengers, and especially to, &c. Sc.
w. G. HERSEY
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At the first sittngs In New York, on hrst MONDAY Oh
October next, will be noticed In which the issue
joined prior to LIST March, ls7 At the Circut on
the Sd Monday Of September those causes only VIII De
noticed where the issue was joined after the LIST OF March,
l647 -
For the sittnps and circuits which afterwards occur
the Judges the District will from time 10 Time dss's
nate the causes to be noticed. So ,o.r M,
be- noticed TO the opposite party For the sitngs In
the city and county New York. on the LET Monday OF
Isa7 will be noticed For the Circuit Court to be held
in the cty and county Of New York on the 3D. Monday
Tbsre will be no special term in New York until the
lat Monday Of September the Court having refused to
appoint in July.
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Law Intelligence.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT CoURr-July 10 Before
Judge Belts -Decisions Lindley b. Tyler and others
.4merica.Case of collision It il ordered by the Court
that the libel In this be dismissed without
either party.
EdUard Parsons and Others crso of the ship Prince
de JonpiLevs. the ship Prince de Joinpiiie-Ths
libel fled by the ibellants alleging that the ship at
the time OF her departure from Marsees for this port
had not such quantity of stores board
scribed by act of Congress- in consequence Of which the
put short allowance for which they claim
Cd extra for one month and ten days The answer
denied the allegation that the were put short
allowance and took notice of the allegation that the
ship was not provided for, So
CouRr-Upon the evidence It stands, pronounce
against the demands of the beants for extra wages
Ordered that 1t be referred to Clerk to ascertain the
amount of wages DUE and that the libeants claim
extra wages be disaliowed.
John G.. Gardner vs. Schooner William e. Tdlutha-
This libel was filed for salvage Tho Court decreed that
the beant recover in this case the of 5000
and above the of 500 already received together
with his costs; and that the schooner be condemned
therefor.
CoURr GENERAL SEssIoNs-July l0th-Before Re-
corder Scott and Aldermen Lawrence and FeeksJonas
b. Phillips, Assistant District Attorney.
Senfence-At the opening of the court, this morning.
Thomas Holland, convicted Of assault and battery
the person of Peter Shutz, the 10th day of April
last, was sentenced to pay fine of $780, and stand i'm
prisoned until the fine is paid with bond in $500 to keep
the peace.
The Court then adjourned until Monday next.
COMMON PLEAs.-IN BANco.-DEcIsIoNs.-Ju dson
LOOMS, survivor &C. ads The President, 60 of the
Mechanics Bank.-This suit promssory
note-a verdict rendered for plaintiff for $l042 o.
CHARGE and the question came before the court on
The court after hearing counsel both Sides
ordered that the verdict should be confirmed with
james Moore ads Matilda Hills, administrative, &c.
Verdict confirmed, wit h costs.
Jesse Rogers VS. John Rhodeback Verdict confirmed
with costs.
SUPERIOR CouRT.-Before Judge Oakley.-Naylor
Morse.-The jury in this rendered verdict for
plaintiff $50.
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BovEaY THEArRr The splendid legendary drama,
The Wept OF Wish-Ton- WISH" which has been in
preparation for time past will be produced Mon
day evening for the first time In this theatre in very
splendid manner. The manager has used his best exer
tions to have brought forth in way that cannot fail
to please all who may witness it, and we are assured by
those who have attended the rehearsal of 1t that he sue
ceeded to admiration That DRAMA the tragedy Of "Vir
gnius and the comedy San in the Wrong" will be per
formed to evening In the dramatic well known
and graceful danseuse Miss II Vaee, whose beautifully
formed figure and classic motions in the
minds of all who have her this stage, will per
senate Naramattah, the Indian Maid in which she will
have an excellent opportunity of displaying her be-
witchug performances great advantage. Mr. De Bar
will take the part of skunk. Mr.. w. Marshall will take
the part Vrgnius in the tragedy The excellence Of
the bill and Of the cast of the several pieces ensure an
agreeable time at the BoYery on Monday evening
PALMo's.-A complimentary benefit will be given to
Mr.. NJ. X Burke tomorrow evening, at this theatre
Mr. Leonard the celebrated Irish comedian will appear
in the "Whte Horse of the Peppers" number Of
other eminent artists have their services
the occasion.
Mrs. Mowatt and Mr.. Davenport were at Boston on
Thursday
Mr.. II. Marks, the violinist, and John Dunn--that
Rascal Jackintend making tour through the States
Mr. D. giving sketches and incidents of foreign lands
assisted by Mr.. NJ in exhibition of science the
violin II is said they will appear at Newark on Tuesday
evening next.
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Serenndo.-tn pacing through the upper
part Of the city last night arrested by hearing
me strains Of sweet ana deKhta music proceeding om that
serenadng some Of their feads in Lewis One
piece Of music noticed in particular Quick Step (aranged
from celebrated Italian opera) which do remember
70 have heard in this After playing
1.-THE serenade highly delighted with very fatterng
of respect paid them.
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French Steamers.-We understand that the
officers ofthe French Union visited the Cafe Toton
Saturday. where they received by the Sgnor Bardotc
in the most cordial The Cafe Toroni Of the
celebrated of the New York. our friends
from Havre will find themselves at home at this wecon.
Quoted where the French aud Italian languages
spoken and attention paid the of visites
from NIB
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purlng rivuets and howery meads and shining rivers
whilst the thunders Of Niagara sounding in my
manifested the favor and wisdom of Gods providence
for tod took him. being found dead In his chair in his
study having previously arranged his and paper
intending ut early dawn to prepare the report for the
committee of the free church Of Scotland and when II
proclaimed, In modern Athens, that Chalmers
universal grief pervaded the city and convulsed
the heart OF Christendom producing an effect resem
bling the violent infection Of an electric shock. The
most attractive features in the neaents OF his lovely
character unaffected modesy deep humility, and
undsubed sincerity of heart and purpose; and which
traits strkingy displayed during his visits to Lon
DON whilst delivering his dscourses ecclesiastical
Establishments In Hanover Square, and the Caed0nian
church; and which attended and appauded by
men Of the highest rank and greatest talents of oppo
site sentiments and diverse creeds and although sur
rounded by areopagus of critics. he exemped that
simplicity, humility and child like character for which he
greatly beloved united to and sustained by
OF life the most pure, rreproachable and
To the very close Of his earthly his application
severe that probably 1t FASTENED the period of his
death for his study to him like the Isle OF Patmos,
and since the days Of n Howe and a Baxter &C., no
calamity has beaen the ranks of chrisendom
In the animatng and triumphant language of apos-
tle-"he has fought the good fight he has kept the
fathn &c, whose faith follow considering the end of
his conversation The foregoing necessarily very
abridged and imperfectve outline of the extended and
elaborate encomium pronounced upon the rare and
empary virtues and mental greatness of the ustrious
deceased and which was delivered In the peculiar
nef interpreting anecdotes singular epthets and str
king appestives so characteristic OF this eccentric
though popular preacher and the op-
pressive and almost suiocang heat Of the atmosphere
WAS listened to with undated attention. We are how
ever, inclined TO dissent from the attempt az I'M
tenabe, which was eseayed throughout the progress
of the discourse, to award to the Scotch divine
the palm of superiority In preference to that
extraordinary theoogan, the late Rev. Robert Hall
for whoever will consult with tho acquisition Of classi-
cal attainment the taste Of refined criticism under the
inspiration Of divine truth and the sanctying influences
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by ORDER Of the Hon. Thomas j. Oakley, one otthe
I'D Justices Of The Superior Court OftheCiy OF New-lO
Is hereby given pursuant TO the provisions Of The
authorizing attachments against sbsconduE con
cealed and nonresident debtors that attachment has
Issued against the Of David H. iuee resident OF
the State of Florida and that the will be- sold for the
payment OF his debts unless he appear and discharge such
attachment, according law within nine months from the
fret publication OF this notice and that the payment OF any
debts due him by any person persons bank banks
and the delivery him or for his Of any property or
money belonging him. and the transfer ofany OF bis pro-
perry by him are forbidden by law and void-Daed
the 18th day OF December, 1916. NJ. c. HARRINGTON
lfnyygrn AtOrnr for Attaching Creditor u Wslst
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Books.


TO CIVIL ENGINEERS, PATH MASTERS
A xr-aL or RoaD uaKIvG- Pa5-i..ed 81 A s.
BARNES co 81 John-st A harnal 90 ~ .ile. /, -
nd Piscucs 0f Road askng, compnsicE Pc ilca.lon,
cans,rr -Ur ard .mproVr Il-rt cf toa-- lL.ii pr
Adam Paved Psus - an4 RsiiroHs. b. ". u Oi4irs-
ne Professor a. Civ - ein-- ir 4 -l 70 90.
ExtracI o. letter ON fr..-ftor Ma.fn % i-- = .
flfg ok~i over Professor o. l-sFtes Ee1lal 81 Rosa
Mailing. 10 j. a. re.pects ine best ..fA 90 ttl1 az
80 ~ her an sc1la nted beng on - grange
In-r CON and cearrrsf equally a1spea
a. III wants Il stu1e1s C civil gllrrr1s 4nd ne Flf-
poses q pefs5ns 10 soy way engaged n az CONJUNCTION
Or slp-rsi0n q roads TIE Appearance Of s1eh "ofs
treriy yesrs earlier VOud have been trlly naioi a.
benefit and T. 70 10 De- hoped hat its ru0cucucn lho or
s~mirari-s may be general as io make En,W edge
prineipes snc practice 81 his branch 10 e -trl
ing a. popular 81 % i m oIalt ~ Ell classes 81 lie oSi
munhy
siened. D. r. MAHAS. Pref O. Civil Enginee'lng.
- he Mifisrv Academy " he tnt-d >i.is-.
Tasf point ~ n lgfT i'll 5.pkltW
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NETWORK TRIBUNE.
lninoi. md sIichIgan CnnaI.

AereeabIy 80 a call through the public papers,
meeting was held Of subscribers 70 the nnoi. end
Michigan casal Loan snd Others Interested 10 Illinois
State Indebtedness the Office Of Jacob Little & Co
wsil.t On motion Of w 5. wetmore ESQ ELISHA
Rroo. Esq called the Chair and JAcos LITTLE.
Esq spvoiu,ed Secretary.
The following Preamble and Resolutions were then
read and adopted
Its the opioon Of this meeting from the inform sion
which has been received that the interests, Of the Bond
holders well o. the citizens Of the state q Illinois,
have suffered Ia consequence OF the
bns Of works when such attendance absolutely
necessary for Ooesod sometimes bok of the Bond
holder Trustees and coosequeDee Of such neglect
Of the interests VI their Constituent the completion Of
toe Csnal has teen retarded yaonhs Some Of the
Contractors have not commenced operations owing IN
great 70 the want Of that active agency and per-
sona attention the pert Of the BOpdholder Trustees
which their dates and obligations made necessary
Its therefore Rsscieed That tots meeting believes II
to be expedient aud Dscesssry - quick and ec0non
zeal cong ietiOn OF the Illinois and Michigan Canal that
ONE At BOndholder Trustees should give his
presence sod personal attention on the line Of the work
during its progress snd til lie completion
ResOlred That although the Law citing the Office OF
Trustees omitted ~ provide Tor their compensation this
rnseng believes IL cannot be justified thst
ar1oaat Of salary should b. charged upon fund the
iint provision VI the subscribing Bonohoders and the
pataic property Of the STATE Of Illinois.
R>solUsd That consider the cunt Of salaries
taken from tbs joint fund by the TWO BOndholders'
Trustees as MISUNDERSTANDING no restive proportion
10 the service rendered by them and ths Com mee
b. appointed BY the Chair TO wait those gentle
msn and request then 10 render their accounts With a
charge exceeding that paid the Stds Trse and
la Of their persstng Ia holding aud skn such
cessve salaries that tbs Com be authorized TO
take such measures may appear 10 the proper In
the pre- mises
Tue following gentlemen were appointed Committee
carry Eject the above resolutions tho Chairman
and Secretary being subsequently added 10 their number
Thomas Ti@ston silas Wood l. 3 SaMez, Elisha Riggs
and Jscob Little T.. RIGGS Chairman
JACOB LITTLE, Secretary.
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al sACCONMODA Day Line fof
aEfGfSn3. Albany and intermediate plAcss-Passsge
30 cents. Breakfast and dinner on board
The new and splendid steamer Aida, Cspt O y Tup-
per- Will leave The pier foot of Robinson every Mondsy
WednestAy and Friday morning al O'CLOCK. myn Ia
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MARIN JOU RN AL,
PORT OF NEW.YORK.
ARRIVED.

Steamship Sou,herner Berry, 90 hours I'm Charleston
mds-. TO Spoford neston & Co. The = took pilot
In ~ hours IRON Charleston dock Passed 50 sail OF
vessels bound North having Easterly winds and strong
earrent running Sogtherly
Br shp Btkenhesd. Syms. fun Liverpool. May !. in
ballast ADD 2e5 s,eersge passengers TO Williams Gaoa
May ~. On the edge OF The Gull stream spoke PACKET
ship sheridan. Cornish hence tor Liverpool 2Oth ait
LAT 81 90 lon a. exchanged Signals with Br ship
reign. hence for Liverpool sola LAT 40 ~ lon c. 30
spoke bark w Knight hence Tor sligo, l6 days out
Schr Ion. Nekerson Portland. Me. shocks SC.
sebr Alsbsms. smally, Salem. nadse.
schr Msris Tnercsa Smaliey. Providence. RI
sehr Susan, Gardiner from NswLordon bound 10
Charleston
sschr Brsinsrd, Kslse philadelphia coSl.
Schr Cosaolis. Racket Bridgeport Conn
The steamship Washington, Capt Hewitt for Bremen.
via Cowes sailed yesterday.