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We call the attention, not of the South only, but of
every man OF fardeaing in the country, TO the singu
lar revelations which we have published from Con-
necheut In view OF the source whence they emanate-
the accompanying extracts which they enclose from
the New Haven Journal (whig) being positively
ascertained to be from the pen of Truman Smith
esd. now member of the House of Representatives,
and recently elected senator of the United States in
place OF Mr. Nileswe cannot now entertain the slight
est doubt that Gen Taylor with all his epistolay equvo-
cations, and with all his political vagaries has given
RANGES amounting to positive pledge of his determine
ton to waive the veto power in regard to the Wilmo
Proviso What then, will the South say What will any
of airdealng say in regard to the whole transac-
on' The fact is. that the Taylor politicians are be
coming everywhere alarmed at the havoc which the free
soil faction is making in the wing ranks. In Connect
cut especially, they have taken the alarm, and they are
using this secret document authorized by Gen Taylor
to couneract the movements of the barnbumers 1t has
become between the northern wings and the free
soil barnbuners who shall give the strongest
of Wmot Provisoism-the friends of Taylor, or the
friends of Van Buren,
The bambumers are moving in Connecticut The
New York Evening Post of Saturday last reports the first
gun. "The first gathering for free soil in the land
Vi stcauy hdolts look place al bridgeport on last
Thursday evening" The Post describes the City Hall
as ''early filled to OVERLOOKING with vast assemblage
from the intelligent, thinking portion of the community
They sckled at no assertion, however bold and reck
less and they concluded their resolutions by recommend
ing "ths friends of free soil to meet in their respective
towns, or before the 9Th of September next to ap
point delegates equal in number to twice their State egs-
lave representation to assemble in State convention at
the purpose OF nominating electoral ticket and take
such other they may deem expedent in
the of the Buffalo nominees" Orators APP
peared from New York and among those who addressed
them 81 G. E. Larned esq, of New Haven, a firm
consistent Henry Clay wing, and member of the Buffalo
convention. Mr.. L. calculated with clearness and pre-
cson the exact position of the wings of the north as they
represented at Buffalo, and they were cheated
and insuted at Philadelphia and with the most con-
vncing eoquence maintained it the honest duty of the
northern wings to with ardo into the contest under
the banner of Van Buren, and Adams" No wonder that
the friends of General Taylor taking the ALARM and
amid the panic, losing all discretion they are letting the
''secrets of the prisonhouse escape them We call,
then, again upon Mr.. Baldwin, Mr.. Truman Smith, and
Mr. Bates to open all their budget and let the people see
what it so much becomes them to know. We under
take to say, that neither of these gentlemen will
dare to come forward under his own name, and deny
what has been attributed to them by our New Haven
correspondents
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BALTIMORE, August 29-5, p. M
The Albany excitement The freesoH conpento~
Fan Buren, to take the stump.-Ihe markets, &c.
Some further dings of the disaocton existing among
the friends of Mr. Fillmore Albany have been received
stating that has all blown The New York Express
perceive, attributes it to teegaphc de-
pach from the Tribune office, and that on the
receipt the correspondence between the Chnrestonians
and Gen. Taylor the excitement ceased, and that union
was then restored.
The free-sol convention adjourned last evening The
committee electors reported the following portion
oan electoral ticket and asked permission report tho
balance the central committee, For the State large
David Gamble of Frederick county, and Dr. R. T. Allen
of Kent county Baltimore city, j. Hampton Williams
Baltimore county, John Reynolds.
understand that letter received this morning,
John Van Buren, esq, by the soil men, in which
declares his intention immeda ey take the stump and
every State in the Union He promises TO be in Bal
in a short time.
THE MARKETs.-n the baltimore market, this morning,
-four was quiet. A few small sales of Howard
made at SIS l2a and 200 barrels do at IS Is. Corn meal
SO Rye flour 81 81 064. There is fair supply of
wheat and prices rather dropping Sales of good to
prime reds 100 lO5 ordinary good do 80
cents white do l03a l06 No family -four white
ceiling Corn is steady with sales of white at II AZ cents,
and yellow do. at 90 81 cents Choice samples will
mand few Oats declined to n % Rye
80 90 cents per bushel Provisions remain unchanged,
with fair transactions. Whskey is selling at % ~
At New York, this morning. the -four market firm.
with good and home demands sales of 600 bbls-
at So sol S. 62a. Oswego and Oio IS 43 a IS 66s
southern do. SO 62a Corn meal 81 81 80.
Wheat is in fair requests sales OF 900 bushels Geneses
at 100 l22 cents red wheat i0s liz cents There is
less doing in corn and the marke, has downward
iency sales of 5 900 bushels 81 5scen for mixed yell
low 81 a IS cents. Oats 35 81 cents.
Provisions without change except that there is less
10 pork. Sugars and molasses steady and frmer-
A sale of 100 kegs lard at st a 8 cents
The market is quiet. Sales of 900 bales tho
prices OF yesterday
Whiskey % "a cents per gallon.
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.Rv n. GREEN, .7.cktOneer.

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE AT
III AUCTION.-On Wednesday, the Both instant, | shall
sell, at the residence of gentleman declining housekeep
ing, street. the War Department. 10 o'clock
a, m, good lot of furniture, consisting OF, in part
Mahogany dining breakfast, and card tables
Do sideboard, bureaus, workstands, &c.
Cane, wood seat. aud rocking chairs
Maple high and low-pos and trunde bedsteads
Lounges looking glasses, eight-day and alarm clocks
Feather BEDS OF best quality
Hair and shuck mattresses
Wardrobes, walnut and maple washstands &c.
Carpets and mating, stair-rods, stoves. nc.
Also good lot Of kitchen utensils, tin safes, &c.
Terms of sale All sums of and under $40 cash; over
s2 credit of sixty and ninety days. for notes satisfactorily
endorsed bearing interest.
Aug. 29-2 A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
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Mr. Corwin was expected to address the wing meeting
at Cincinnati the 21s Instant but not appearing, Mr.
Caleb B. Smith of Indiana was put upon the stand This
parsonage, who is famous for his fppancy of speech
undertook to expound the creed of General Taylor ga
stranger remarked to us, says the Cincinnati Enquirer)
that he heard Mr. Smith make the speech in Wheel
ing last week. with the exception of that part relating to
free territory which, not suiting Virginia SOIL omit
ted at Wheeling. Mr. Smith made statement, which it
may not be inappropriate to put the record for future
reference He saidM General Taylor, if elected, lOod
not Ueto bill containing PROVISION for the exclusion Of
Slavery from the Territory of New Merico and Calfor
nia and that the southern whgs mould sustain him in
such course that the Hon. W. Ballard Preston, ,chig
member of Congress from Virginia. had assured him
mr. Smi) not longer ago than tpo -eeks This tale is
for the FREE States Mr. Smith did ai dare to tell it in
Wieeng One thing evident to every person present
and that was the absence of all enthusiasm When the
ward clubs up and were posted in their places,
three cheers ordered the first olerable, bu,
faint for the size OF the crowd the second denoted the
pulse to be fast sinking and when the third listen
ed for two or three voices heard if struggling
make their escape from choaked hroats The ground
swell of popular enthusiasm wanting. The speakers
scarcely got ppause enough to keep them in spirits"
The Cincinnati Signal agrees with the Enquirer in
one thing, viz: the absence of enthusiasm. "Two OF
three attempts were made to get up shout but they
failed"
ANOTHER CONFIRMATION OF THE NORTHERN PHAsIs !
The Mount Vernon (Ohio) Democratic Banner of Tues
day last says, that the 18th, ''the Hon. Thomas
Ewing" addressed wing meeting in Mount Vernon
and contended among other things. that General Tay
lor is a Wilmot Proviso man, and will not veto any
measure which Congress may pass"
A large wing meeting was held in Springfield, Massa
chusetts, on Thursday evening last. Mr. Ashmun, the
able representative of the district in Congress, made
eloquent Speech concluding by declaring that earthly
consideration would induce him to vote for Gen. Taylor
if he thought he would veto the Wilmot Proviso.
IN. Y. Tribune.
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENTS.
f'oi" our New York Correspondent.

r. T. -, NEW YORK, Aug. D. 1873
friends OF the cause in this city overwhelmed tn
confident expectation of battle and of m ..., -
success, has been dissipaed and voice of er,rs
interest alone suggests that there is still hope The drrco,
is now in session, and will report tonight al Vau,h.n
tue result of deliberations, and what it now behoov,
the friends Of Ireland here do this the day OF her
affection.
On Saturday evening. the wings of Albany held a meet
ing TO consider what action was proper in regard Cen.
taylor on account OF his acceptance of the South Carolina
domination, whereby he and General Butler were placed
before the people the ticket The former whg
mayor OF that city, and the most popular within its
precincts, presided assisted by various other wings of
standing in the party The result OF this meeting was or
wi" De- IL Is understood, remuneration Of Taylor In the
name OF the wings of Albany Decidedly az the season
advances the prospects of the General become seedy
ms city is doing her part towards the relief OF her elder
sister, Albany suffering the latter is beneath tho caani
ue Oh The late destructive conhagraton. Many of
worthy and influential citizens have formed committse
to raise funds In behalf OF the sufferers the cali upon
our townsmen has been generously responded to-
new YORK never grows weary OF assisting the oppressed
the afflicted.
The New York and Erie Railroad Company has begun to
lay rails at Binghamton, in Boome county, eastward. II
expected that the road will ready for travel thus far by
the first of January The most difficult portion of the
route will then have been completed, and short time
thereafter the iron chain will reach from the waters of the
rappan Zee to the shores of Erie
Tonight the popular American actor Forrest COM
the termination OF this engagement it is understood, he will
retire from the stage Nblo admirably for the
public, and Burton follows him with equal pace. Never
before theatrcals fourishing than this month
All theatres, barring the Park, in full blast afford
ing infinite variety OF entertainment to the public, ant
fness OF pockets the untring managers. Macready
will be here in few weeks and appear the Park
The weather Is cool and pleasant. The proximity of
tumn is experienced in the air and from the hazy
phere one may easily understand that the equinoctal
storm will be upon us anon FED.
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The yan-burners jostling the Taylorites in
Michigan, as well as in other States Some of the
wings openly deserving the standard of Gen. Taylor
for the faction of Van Buren,. But it will not
What enthusiasm marked the meeting of the de-
mocracy, which held in the village of Adrian,
the 18th instant Notwithstanding the ncemency of the
weather, and the swell in the WATERFOWL the multi
tude assembled to the number of $500. The Detroit
Free Press offers to lay wager Michigan, for Cass
by many thousands over both Taylor and Van Buren,
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To officers OF the Army and Navy and visiting



rTNHE UNDERSIGNED would call the attention of Off
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occasion to visit any of the scky climates to his VEGE-
TABLE BITTERS, which have proved so highly benef
ca in where they used by our volunteers
in the late campaigns in Mexico Those who used them
state that they entirely escaped the levers and other dis
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and they have returned their homes in perfect health
This medicine has also been used in many of the sickly
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taon the people account OF its great preventive
and curative powers unexceed by any other medicine
brought before the public On ship board, in the
it would be found most invaluable, be APP
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lief from pain almost instantly effected Or fever attacks
them however malignant in its character, by paraking
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and by continuing the moderate OF them for few days.
return of the disease will be effectualy prevented.
Full directions Tin English and Germany accompany each
bottle of this medicine. Price, So per dozen.
All orders from d stance care fully put and forwarded
Immediately Persons wishing make trial of the bers,
will please address the subscriber sole proprietor and
uiacure No 80 Baltimore street, the Centre Market,
sign OF the fountain of HEALTH" Baltimore, MAJ yland
Aug 29-2aw6w l.. GOULEY.
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GeorRetOwn College.

We accidentally omitted yesterday to call public atten
ton to the of the OF studies for the ensu
ing term of this Hourishng institution will be seen that
in addition the usual collegiate course OF studies, tn,
faculty established English department for persons
devote the requisite time to the full university
course This new feature will be of great advantage TO
the youth of the District particularly and will much
nance the sphere usefulness the college We perceive
the accomplished Dr. Ryder is again to preside over
the institution for the academic year.
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING.--The meeting of the democracy
last evening at Leges Long Room of the most en-
husastc and gratifying character William Riley esq
presided, and c. j. Cogdell appointed Secretary
The meeting addressed by j. B. pbell esq., Hon
F. J. Moses, senator from Claremon and Col NJ E.
Carn of the representatives from Colleton All the
addresses able and eloquent, and repeatedly called
forth the applause of the audience. Mr. Wilkinson also
ably addressed the meeting and at the conclusion of his
remarks. upon the unanimous and persistent call of the
meeting, read letter from Hon. Danl f. Huger expressing
in decided terms his preference for Cass and Butler and
cheering the democracy in their onward course The let
ter received with the highest qualification, and the
patriotic sentiments of its distinguished author responded
10 with enthusiastic applause. The spirit and energy
manifested by the crowded assembly speak well for the
cause of democracy Charleston Mercurv
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How STAND THE OFFICERS THE Ptsburg Post says; SIT
unquestonabe that the great body of the subordinate
officers and prvaes who have returned from Mexico
tain General Cass for the Presidency Such is the
also among the general officers find all the following
among his ardent supporters Generals Butler, WORTH
kearny, WOOL Patterson, Smith, Shields, Quiman Pill
low Cadwaadcr, and Morgan. On the other hand, il he
shall vote at ALL it is probable that Gen Scott alone viii
vote for Taylor'
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MISS M. ). TAYLOR's school, In street, between

!'l 81 and Al streets, will reopen Monday, September
when she will be happy again receive her former pa
ps, with any others committed her care The usual
English branches, together with Latin, French music, and
drawing will be taught, and her pupils receive her faith
iu and personal attention, both in studies and discipline
The terms OF tuition will vary each department accord
ing TO the age and attachments of the pupil.
references and all further Information with regard her
school will be supplied at her residence Gas above) by
prospectus or personal interview.
Aug, 2)-eo2w
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The 'Batimore Patriot refers triumphantly to letter
in the wheeling Tines 'signed by five democrats of
that city, which gives their for oppos ng General
Cass and voting for General Taylor" The fact is of no
account, for the Wheeling Argus proves that with one
exception, they democrats and had not voted
with the republican party for the present President
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On instant, Mrs. ROSANNA HAYS aged 30 years,
daughter of MICHAEL KELLER late Of Harrisburg PennsyL
acquainance of the family invited
this "wednesday afternoon O'Clock from the resi-
her father goth street.
Harrisburg papers will please copy
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HoN KENT and possession given the first of August
brick house III street, between 10th and 18th streets
with back kitchen-both containing rooms, and q
good wood shed in the yard. Apply to l. H. Emmons
me premises to J. J. Joyce, At his grocery
and 18th streets, or 10 MICH U'BRIEN,
July 20--eodtf lI,h and l. streets
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FAIRFAX INSTITUTE,


THE Eleventh Annual Session of Fairfax Institute will
| commence the I'd day Of October, and continue ten
which the particulars will be given application to the
Principal, the Rev. GEoRGE A. SMIrH-PO Theological
The Principal has made slch arrangements for his APP
preaching will insure to his pupils the most tho
rough and instruction in the different branches o.
liberal educ aton and the favorable circumstances
development and improvement OF character. lhey
will strictly required make the most digent use OF
tme and exhibit in all respects correct and gen.
hemanly department
The school will be select in the number and character
OF its pupils To insure this, no one whose character Is
known be such will exert injurious influence will
be ed and will be requested to remove any
who admission, may be found exceptionabe in char
acer
be made as soon as Possibe and that parents VINO
have had their In the school during the past session
will inform the Principal of their intention with respect TO
them for the future
Aug 30-2awsw&3wcp
seminary for the Education Young Ladies,
street, be,ceen 10Th and nth streets, opposite the
Presidents Square
TINE Principal of this institution, Miss CARROLL, hav
L ing selected the position as above indicated will be
prepared TO receive pupils on Monday next the 4h OF Sep
iember.
All the departments OF English Classical, and Mahe-
maca learning together with the Modem Laag1ag ;,
competent and accomplished instructors.
Miss Carroll will bestow unremued personal attention In
the instruction of pupils with all the advantages which
have been acquired by much experience and the nstiu
will have the supervision of her father, Ex-Governor
Carroll from Maryland now resident of this city.
The conditions of admittance, which will be moderate,
of study &c, will be found in heI prospectus and
any further information furnished by early application at
the institution the ls of September, her present
residence, c street, between AZ and 9th streets.
Hon. John Y. Mason, Secretary OF the Navy.
Hon. Reverdy Johnson, U. s. Senate.
Hon. James A. Pearce, u. s. Senate.
Rev. DR.. Laurie Washington.
Rev. r. r. Gurley, do.
Rev. pr. VIM. 5: PIumer, Baltimore, Md.
Rev. DR.. S w. Green do.
Rev, DR.. Breckenridge, Kentucky.
Rev. DIR. Thornwel, South Carolina.
Rev. DR.. Van Rensselaer,, New Jersey.
Rev. DIR. Campbell, Albany New York
hon. J. w. Crsfeld, Maryland.
Hon. J. g. Chapman, do.
Aug 30--dtf
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ms-Democra,io Mass nfeetIn9-" Rouse. dsmocra,

065-Democratie Mass Meeting" Rouse, democrats.
rouse! forth in your might The democrats of the
District will assemble in mass meeting on Friday evening
next, September lst at the democratic PLATFORM opposite
the Union buildings" Hon Mr. Henley, just returned
from through various States and distinguished
democ ratio city, will address the deoc-
the occasion The Cass and Butler Clubs of the
rious wards will attend with their ransparencies. All good
and democrats, and citizens generally invited
attend.
BY order of the Executive Committee of the Jackson Dem
ocratic Association. ]. ID. HOOVER
Aug 30--d3 Chairman.
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Delaware.

AT the democratic mass meeting which assembled at
Dover the 23d instant, the following gentlemen were
nominated for the Offices ndicaed
Electors.-John D. Dilworth, for Newcastle county
c. II. Sipple, Kent county; George Hickman, Sussex
county.
Congress.-Wiam G. Whitley, of Newcastle county.
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| osT-On Pennsylvania avenue, on Thursday, 2hh
- lnsttw ockets-one in form of paddock, set wiz
Scatbnncles the other plain round gold one. Both con
talned several kinds OF hair. The finder will be Literally
rewarded If he will leave them al the Union office,
Aug "a
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IN roH RENT, and possession given immcdia tcly,
LEA that desra BILE dwelling house and premises,
iilh street and New York Said house has
y been repaired, and is in good condition for
pancy Those wishing convenient and pleasant residence
should 20 and it, Key at Mr., Jsmes's, next door.
JAMES LARNED,
Aug 2q-3t 18th
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MARRIED.
DIED.

Tuesday the as the Church Of the Epiphany the
Rev J. W FRENCH Capt EDWARD g. ELLIOTT United States
army Miss ASENATH NJ MILLER
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D5- Masonc.-The officers and members of the Grand
Lodge of the District of Columbia hereby notified, that
special meeting Of said lodge will be held at Masonic
Hail. corner of E and 10th Streets on Thursday next
O'clock p Brothers in good standing invited
tend. BY order OF the NJ w. q. Master:
CHARLES 8. FRAILEY,
I'm % ST Grand d.
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TIME Conquest California and New Mexico by the
Il forces United States in 1876 and IS47 by James
Madison Cults. volume with eng avngs, plans of battle
NC, &c.
August % +. TAYLOR
CARTAIN's ENGRAVING OF GEN TAYLOR.-a,
- admirable likeness, and admitted by officer. of The
army in the city, be faithful and elegant repre-.
sentaon o. the distinguished old Hero
For sale, by the dozen, single copy by
W. T.. kENNAUGH,
June Z3u Sole Agent. the National Theatre.
T AND WARRANTS WANTED.-Tbe highest price
IL paid for land warrants.
J. w. SIMONTON,
. Penn avenue, opposite Browns Hoel.
Aug. 19-6t
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WALTER HARPER Il Co, Pennsylvania avenue
w between 9Th and 10Th streets, are now opening
choice and beautiful supply OF rich FALL GOODS selected
with much care from the first mportaoDs this season.
Aug. 29-9tif
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lust RECEIVED, and for sale low
y very superior lot of genuine Smitheld cured hams,
of my selection, and which can recommend in the
highest terms.
Also barrel OF Chas Harris's superior wine biscuits
l cask of prime white brandy, suitable for preserves
selection of old brandies wines, gins, and whis-
keys, of very superior quality
large and general assortment of sugars loaf, crushed,
and brown together with large addition my stock OF
groceries, including all the leading articles usually kept
store. For sale by JOHN ]. JOYCE,
corner of and 18th streets
Aug. 30--eo7t Intel