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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.


BALTIMORE, Oct. 1915, p
The Psansypasia eetioa.-Florida and Gs1gia-Rseey-
tion of the Warrington Our city siectioa The
markets, 4e.
the election is progressing finely and party lines
drawn about closely they the governors
election which resulted in democratic majority Of ~ 500
the State and hat the prospects of like result
day
The whg news from Georgia and Florida has dwndled
down O nothing-as generally anticipated
The Franklin Fire Company received glorious recep
ton this morning, and escorted through the city,
accompanied by delegations from different companies,
with several bands oil music
The democratic meeting last night, the Old Citadel,
was immense gathering, and sheriff elect was
heartily greeted by the democracy of the city. The party
WIN go into the contest tomorrow with united front
The wings also srainng every to keep down
General Stanbury's majority.
THE MARkErs-There fair inquiry in the Balr-
more market to-day for -four and sales have been made of
about ilo bbs Howard street brand 50 25 the market
closing rather heavy Sales of about TOO bbs City Mills at
80 81 Corn Meal SO I2k SO Isa for country and 50 Is
S3 81 for city manufacture. Rye flour 81 Is 81 81.
Small sales of good prime red wheat at
white do ITO l2o cents Corn has proved somewhat,
With sales of white a, 66 81 cents yellow al 10 az
Oats n q Rye with sales of 500 bush
els, at 20 "
AT New York, this morning, there change
tce in stocks-pnces remain yesterday Exchange
London n 81 cents premium.
The -four market is less active, and prices in
favor of buyers Sales this morning of about barrels
Genesee brands S5s7A $3.50, which is decline.
Nothing done in Oswegoor Ohio. Southern held SIS 5G
Corn meal, So 49, Rye flour, 81
Wheat moderate request Sales of bushels Gene
1875 l27 Corn is dull and has declined. Sales
Of 5000 bushels 65 for mixed. and 6S SO for
HAT yellow. Sales oats 80 a "a cts. Rye 70 cts
There is less inquiry for pork and the market heavy
Provisions steady, but not quite active.
The market exhibited change from yesterday
Sales of about 400 bbs
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We take great pleasure in transferring columns
the subjoined extract from The Citizen, published al
Frederick. descriptive of the great democratic meeting
held in that city on the evening of the 3oth ut:
At about o'clock the procession was formed in North
Market street Ii was grand We have witnes sed
anything equal to at night in this city One huge
parency extending from curb stone to curb sone with
flaming torches front and of it, enabled the beholder
to read the inscriptions at the distance of two squares
Behind this immense canvass came numberless other
transparences with appropriate notices and devices cal
cuated to enven the democrats while they saddened the
hearts OF wing friends, who crowded the pavements
to get sight of the grand procession About half past
seven o'clock the procession entered the courthouse
yard, with large number OF persons who had not joined
in the procession.
Mr. 'Bowdon, member of Congress from Alabama was
the first speaker introduced TO the meeting: He spoke
for about hour and quarter, and kept his audience
spell bound by the power of his elo4uerce We would
not do this gentleman the gross injustice of making an
attempt TO give even an outline OF his speech.
full, effective, and brilliant political speech we have ever
listened to in Frederick The wings present-a least all
wings of candor and Judgment admitted, without re.
serve The great ability and eoquence OF this talented
champion OF democratic principles.
Mr.. Brown, of Ohio, followed Mr.; Bowdon and add
dressed the people for more than an hour. Mr. Brown
made sirong forcbls argumenatve Speech reviewing
the position Of parties and refung the foul ISLANDERS ut
tered by wing speakers and the wing press, against the
character OF Gen Cass Mr. Brown told these petty Sian
derers that if they would come cut West were General
Cass lives and repeat these falsehoods, the WOMEN
would take them hand, cut of their and brand
the word LIAR upon their foreheads. After Mr.. Brown
had concluded, Mr.. Bouic, of Rockville. Montgomery
introduced to the meeting Mr. B. stands alone in his
peculiarly of style He well posted in politics and pre-
sents his ideas to the people in dress so newell ogi-
nal and pointed, to strike every hearer with grea
force and effect He showed the naturazed citizen.
the manner which they had been treated by the two
parties The democratic party had always been friendly
our shores, and give them the right to participate AM
share with us in prosperity and glory, citizens
common country; that the wings had, the contrary
always been opposed to foreigners that they had advo
Gated the alien laws of old John Adams and that the,
now gave countenance and encouragement TO the NATIVE
American party.
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-Ans,rer of Mr.. Fillmore.

ALBANY, June n, IS1S.
GENTLEMEN: have the honor acknowledge the receipt
Of your letter. enclosing resolution Of the committee of
arrangements inviting to be present at the laying of
the of the Washington the 4th
day of July next and regret that my official engagements
are such as to deprive ME of that pleasure.
Hoping and trusting that this monument, long delay
ed may be worthy of the great whose virtues it in
tended to commemorate and that may stand enduring
memorial OF nations gratitude the pnres of patriots,
and noblest If beneacors, until time shall be longer
have the honor to remain you friend and fellow czea,
WILLARD FILLMORE.
A. HENDERSON, Esq, and others, Committee.
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MIR. Truman Smith, Chief Manager behind the Cur.
tain for the Wing Party.

Our correspondent in Connecticut called our attention
the following proclamation, which issued in 1s43,
and signed among other members OF Congress, by Mr.
Truman Smith, principal worker in this city The
North well the South will see what the despe-
rate opinions of this gentleman five years ago. Accord
ing to him and his colleagues, the Union ought to have
been dissolved with the annexation OF Texas He just
fled dsunion and affirmed that the people would not sub
nit to the measure. We shall know hereafter what
importance to attach 10 the formation of Mr.. Smiths
opinions, or the spirit in which they carried out
What confidence be placed in the declarations of
politician who would hazard this glorious Union for such
cause Let the wings of the South who are daily in
the habit OF receiving circulars and advice from such
source Judge of the qualifications and principles of the
manager who is guiding and directing the move
ments Of their party
From the National Intelligencer of ls,s
We hesitate not to that annexation, effected by any
or proceeding OF the federal government any of its
departments would be identical with dissolution would
be violation of national compact It's Objects designs
great elementary principles which entered into its
formation, character deep and fundamental, and
would be attempt to etefnzc an institution and a
p4wer Of unjust in themselves, injurious to
and abhorren the feelings of the people
the free States as, in opinion, not only ineva-
bly, result in dissolution OF the Union, but ftt1y TO
Justify and only that the people OF the
Tree States ought mol 10 SnoWH 10 H. o toe say "H" to
dence they ,coud submit to it. We know their present
temper and spirit this subject TOO well to believe for
moment they would become particeps criminals in
such subtle conrvance for the irremedabe perpetuaon
OF an institution which the wises and best who form
ed federal constitution, well from the slave as the
free States, regarded er and soon to become
extinct the operation Of laws to be passed prohibit
ing the trade, and progressive influence of the
principles Of the revolution.
John Quincy Adams of Massachusetts, Seth M. Gates OF
New York, William Sade of Vermont, William B. Cal
houn of Massachusetts, Joshua Il. Cddngs of Ohio Sher
lock j. Andrews of Ohio Nathaniel B. Borden of Massa
chusets Thomas c. Chittenden of New York, John Mat
locks of Vermont Christopher Morgan of New York Joshua
NJ Howard of Michigan, Victory Birdseye of New York
Thomas A. Tomlinson of New York; Staley N. Clark OF
New York. Charles Hudson of Massachusetts, Archibald
L. Linn of New York, Thomas w. Williams of Connec
ticut Tn1a Smith of Connecticut, David Bronson Of
Maine, George N. Briggs of Massachusetts, and Hiand
Hall of Vermont.
WASHINGTON, March g. IS43.
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Mr.. Fillmore's Four Affirmative Answers.

The notoriety of this politician is in fair way 10 be-
ton Mercury, and many other Of our saunch southern
journals have constantly standing at the head OF
their columns his entire letter of 1885, precisely ad
dressed he Antisavery Society OF the county of Erie
and morse il is for the digestion of southern po-
ltcians He must have savory stomach who can swal-
low such dose that direction Our friends will recol
ect that Mr. Fillmore gives affirmative answers TO the four
nerrogatores put to himrst in favor Of Congress ere
ceving and respectfully considering abolition petitions !;
second favor of keeping Texas out of the Union, $50
long as slavery prevailed there " third, in favor oil
Congress exercising all its constitutional power to
abolish the slave trade between the States and fourth
and last favor of immediate legislation by Congress
to abolish slavery in this District"
Here we have Mr.. Fillmore in 1888 In ls4s we FIND
him. while standing candidate before the nation for the
most eemnate of all excuses, TO soften down his former
letter and declarations But all this will him
While fishing for northern support he was an abolition
st when seeking southern votes, he plays the trimming
sycophant with the artless innocence OF lamb But
is our best and greatest security, in all such matters
take nothing on trust
Coming from such suspected quarter, no new preen
sons of the candidate should be allowed to balance HI
former direct and positive avowals of opinion Decei
and reacbery under the surface, and let the democ
racy everywhere watch "the waving OF the tall grass,
the better to escape the fangs Of the lurking serpent
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To the Editor Of the Union

To the Editor of the Union:
ATHENS, Georgia, 5th October, 1s4s
My DEAR SIR: Whatever may be received in
Washington to the contrary, be assured that the demo-
Gratis have greatly increased their the congress
sional election upon that which elected Governor Towns
We have heard from sufficient number of counties to
with safety that shall carry the State by at
least 1000 votes The prestige of in this
election will insure increased majority in that OF the
electoral vote in November.
write for fear that the effort (Which will doubt be
made) induce belief that Georgia has gone for the
wings may be used to influence the elections in Mary
land, Ohio, and Pennsylvania
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BALTIMORE, October 7, 1s4s.

10 TIE EuuOT OF We union.
The political prospects throughout this State bright
enng daily, and the most cautious and calculating pro-
phe in political predictions cannot resist the inevitable
conc fusion that Maryland is now ready to wheel into
line for Cass and Butler propose to give you
of the dongs in politics. and leave your readers TO
form their conclusions In the city of Baltimore the
democratic party better united than this
moment in behalf of Cass and Butler The meetings Of
the democrats characterized by degree of enthus
asn unelt and unknown by their opponents. The most
able and eloquent friends of the out in all their
ZEAL laboring with degree of assiduity calculated
insure Meetings held every night, at all of
which there very large gatherings and the best of
speaking The wings failing to awaken any spirit in
their public demonstrations trying the secret mode Of
operation, through ward meetings, committees, &C. but
if may Judge by what we see, this IS proving
Ruthless as their public efforts.
The counties throughout the State are organizing in
spirit unprecedented among The counties of Carroll
and Baltimore during the last week. were the scene Of
Jealous preparations and active among the
democrats AT Hampstead, in Carroll, a meeting was
held and productive of immense good Among other
not forbear speak of Jas M. Buchanan esq, of Bal
moe He has gone into the contest with all the zeal and
earnestness which distinguishes him. and this occasion
delivered of those speeches which are "fe and not
forgotten" He is justly looked upon, throughout the
State, OF the most effective speakers belonging
party and from the zeal with which he enters into
this campaign, must accomplish much for the
AT Mlddleown, in Baltimore county, too, there was
great oufpourng OF the people Here is one Of those
regions OF State where the Taylor party have
counted on certain gains Being plain community of
farmers and mechanics, distant from all the exciting
scenes of city politics. they calculated in this portion OF
the State to sweep all before them their cry of indie
pendentisn and Tayorism. But they here BEAuTI-
FULLY mistaken Without any effort parade in prepar-
ation the masses turned out at this meeting large
numbers and were addressed by several of best
is OF itself always sufficient to bring full meet
ing. On this occasion, being among the comrades Of
his early days with whom he was reared, and among
self more than justice. His speech powerful and
convincing, Astounding with wit, and eloquence,
and argument II was a scene indeed sufficient to
draw forth something good even from an ordinary
mind to see the old friends of youth gather round
lone OF their own, to hear him defend his country and
here indeed ''the man of the people" We GLAD
to learn his efforts will be Limited but he will
tinue to fight for the cause
Senator Cary, of Baltimore county, made a most beau
ful and convincing speech His defence OF the princi-
pies OF the party was unanswerable and his remarks
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upon the champions Of democracy now before us wsr,

upon the champions OF democracy now before us were
beautiful indeed
MIR. L. X Bowen and others delivered excellent
speeches. and throughout the meeting one which
gave evidence Of the right spirit
The democrats TO man united Tor Cass and But
ler animated by spirit OF zeal, with accession 10
their ranks OF many whgs who say they feel compelled
to abandon party who have abandoned their principles
while Taylor men are cold, dsunted, and Indifferent.
This Is an honest statement of the condition of political
feeling in this section of the country.
Meetings arranged throughout every portion OF our
State Our most talented speakers the field dong
duty molly; and you may rest assured hopeless you
may from the history of the past be disposed to believe
old Maryland, that this fall her electoral vote will be cast
for the democratic nominees. BIC.
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fsx- Democratic Mass Meeting In GeorEetown.-The
democrats of Georgetown having extended an invitation
the Jackson Democratic Association and through them
the ward Cass and Butler clubs and the demo-
generally and the invitation having been accepted by
jackson Association they therefore request the demo-
of Washington assemble in front of the Union Build
ings Friday evening u o'clock, in order form
procession, and march thence Georgetown The Cass
and Butler clubs requested attend with their
paencies Ii hoped that every democrat will take pleas
joining in this procession and that the ward clubs
will attend with full delegations
band of music will be in readiness at the stand oppo
site the Union office Good and democrats and elo-
quent and interesting speakers will address the meeting
By order OF Jackson Democratic Association
Oct ii. J. ID. HOOVER, Secretary pro tenn
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NAVY DEPARTMENT, Oct I, lS5a.
As a mark Of respect to the memory Of Commodore
James Bidde, distinguished officer of the United States
navy who died in Philadelphia the LIST instant the flags
of the yards stations and vessels in commission
the United States navy, will be hoisted hamast and
thirteen minuteguns fired at the day after
ceipt OF this order.
Officers of the navy and marine corps will Grape
on the left arm for thirty days.
w. L. MARCY,
Acting Secretary of the Navy.
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BY Telegraph.
AUGUSTA, October 10, ls4s

AUGUSTA, October 10, 1S4s.
The returns from eighty four counties show demo-
cratic gain the governors election last year of about
400 In the second district, Wel6orn, (dem elected
by about 200 majority.
from Pensacola and Rosa counties: vote for Brown
(whig0 27l Bailey, (dem.,) 376; Cabe, (whig0 266
Duvall l27.
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-Ansper of Mr.. Van Buren.

LIyDENwALp June d, 1913.
DEAR SIR; beg you to make the committee my very
pecu acknowledgements for the honor they have confer
red upon in requesting my presence at the ceremony
of laying the of the Washington National Mon
Nothing could afford me satisfaction than 10 be in
situation avail myself of their poteness but have
regret that such is the case only send them
best wishes for the Of the great object in which they
engaged.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
M VAN buren,.
Gen. Arch. HENDERSON, Chairman
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GALE Of United States Muskets. :

CyALE United States Muakets-The sale Of muskets
- advertised under 18th OF August last take
place the first "Wednesday Of October, unavodaby
postponed The sale will take place at the Atlantic dock,
South Brooklyn opposite the city Of New York, We'd
nesday, the first of November nex at IL o'clock They
will be sold for cash in lots exceeding 900 each
ORDNANCE OFFICE, Washington 7th Oct. lS4S.
The papers which authorized publish the notice
ofl5h August, will publish this three times week till Isl
of November
Oct. S-3tawtlsN
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u. j. steer, Merchant Tailor,

IJAS the pleasure notify his friends and patrons tha
IL he has received large of fall and
winter goods which opened and ready for
nation. The stock embraces English, French, and Bel
gan cloths cassimeres and vesngs great variety Of
very handsome fancy domestic cassimeres, remarkably
good and cheap sk woolen ana cotton undershirts and
stocks, gloves, cravats suspenders hosiery, collars
bosoms umbrellas gowns, &C., &c.
r. ]. s. takes great pleasure in assuring those who may
clothing his stock and arrangements such
enable him TO furnish them at prices unusually low,
while he every article give entire satisfaction
The public respectfully invited to call and examine
the stock and learn the prices
Oct, 5-3awImf
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Ry A. GREEN, .4ucsfonser

TTYACINTHS, TULIPS, JONQUILS, NARCISsUs
II ANEMoNES, RANUNCULES, CROCUS, TRIT.
TULANIAS, CROWN IMPERIALS, DC, AT AUG
TIONOn Friday, 18th instant, shall SELL my auction
room, Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania avenue, half
past O'Clock fine assortment OF the above named
Dutch dubious flow r-roots in fine ORDER and Just received
from NJ Van Waveaen Sons florists, near Harlem The
ladies ad gentlemen particularly requested be pune
tusl to the time. A. GREEN,
Oct 1lsJWIhF Auctioneer
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COmtheKCIAI SCHOOL,
Betrceen Trenton and Princeton, Ne,c Jersey
THIS institution is still in successful operation under the
OF the subscribers The Of instrucion is
thorough and Boys prepared for any class
in college, for commercial life. board of experienced
instructors is employed Teacher and pupils constitute
household Ii believed that the advantages equal
those OF any similar institution.
The OF $500 covers all expenses, music, draw
ing, and modern languages
Reference respectfully made the following gentlemen:
Gen. R. jones' Gen A. Henderson, b. O. Tayloe, esq Rev
X. 4. Garey, Washington; David English esq, George
town Hon. w. l.. Dayton, Chief Justice Green, Trenton,
New Jersey; s. Bispham, ESQ.,. Philadelphia; Valentine
Mott M d.. New York; John Ross esq, Cherokee Nation
Catalogues obtained application to
H. a. S. M. HAMILL, Principals,
Oct. 7-w3* Lawrenceville, N. ].
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REHABILITATION

Dem mai in 1s4s, 266 Wing majIin 1s47, 25
In the above So counties the democratic gam 27l
votes on the election of last year, when Gov. Towns
ceived majority OF 1889.
The remaining Al counties will swell the democratic
majority TO 1900.
The State is safe for Cass by at least 3,0oo!.!
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DIED,

Monday night at 10 o'clock the 9th instant MARIA JOSE
PHNE only child Of B. aged and thtynne days
The friends of the family respectfully invited
wednesday, morning, o'clock the residence
her parents
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Os1.Yesterday, between Wizards Hotel and the Cap
IL ito, pair of gold spectaces, in red
liberal reward will be paid If left at the Union office.
Oct III
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nt-Attention SIR Knights.-A regular assembly of
Washington Encampment No L. will be held at the Asy
lum OF and 10th Streets this "wednesday
ing at half past o'clock
Soournins Sir knights in regular standing respect
' By order of the M. E. G. c.
Oct III EZRA WILLIAMS, Recorder
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MARRIED..

On Tuesday Elder r. c Virgil
JOHN A. RUFF DOROTHY A. daughter of JOSEPH
| esq., o Washington city.
| tSt Louis, Missouri papers please copy.]
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A CAHD.-The attention of the la dies and gentlemen of
IA the District is particularly invited the sale which
takes place the residence of Mrs Smoot the lower
bridge crossing Georgetown, Wednesday, the
lih instant, at 10 O'clock They will find the fnni
OF good quality, and worth their attention. For
her particulars advertisement.
Oct II-2t A. GREEN.