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The Last Charge,

The Washington scribblers are attempting to blow a
monsrous bubble out of very small affair." which we
were surprised to introduced into the Senate by
wing members OF such sagacity and standing Messrs
Mangum and Johnson of Maryland. 1t is thing in
which General Cass had not the slightest agency; and
demonstrate how little force there is in the suspicion
that the various editions have been designed for sectional
purposes, we submit the following correspondence,
showing how ndiscrminately all the editions have been
circulated among all sections OF the United States:
SENATE CHAMBER, Washington, July 5, ls4s
GENTLEMEN; The opponents of Gen Cass endeavor-
ing the that there have been printed
your office several different editions of his eeach edition
differing from the other and designed for circulation in
different sections Of the Union having reference the sup
poised state of public sentiment desire you inform
the facts connected with the publication and dsrbu
ton of the editions referred An early reply will obge
Yours, ]. d. BRIGHT.
Messrs. BLAIR & RIvEs.
Elk. CONGRESSIONAL GLOBE OFFICE,
Washington July 5, 1913
SIR; In reply your communication of this date,
spectuy sate that there have been four editions OF the
Sketch Of the Life and Public Services of General Lewis
Cas" printed this Offices bear date March, 1sis"
On these there printed edition of 49, 900 copies
About g. 900 copies sold by subscription, and dsb
uted follows To the northern and western members of
Congress, about 900 copies the balance the southern
June, lS4s about $4,000 copies have been sold by sub
scrpton and otherwise, and distributed follows; To the
southern members of Congress- about COPIES and the
balance to the northern and members of Congress
and orders from abroad On the first edition, bearing date
June 1000 copies printed and sold entire
~ to members OF Congress- per subscription list, without
regard to their geographical position There have been
any one time two editions Of the Sketch of the Life and
Public Services of General Lewis Cass for sale in this Of
hce The surplus copies remaining Of the number printed
and sold OF the first edition above being rendered unsafe
able by not having in it Gen. Jacksons letter. thrown
under the counter wrappngpaper and have not any
Tune since been sold or given 10 any person per-
sons whatever except the application Of wing mem
Der OF Congress- and whiK officer of the House, made
Monday, the Sd instant sold each of them about
dozen copies. Ne
herewith enclose copy each edition. with the several
alterations marked.
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedent servant.
z. W. McKNEW,
Clerk Congressional Globe Office.
Hon. JESSE D. BRIeBr,
rs u IS, Senate, Washington, ID. G.
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this creed only declares that whatever Congress Does
he will sanctions to the surrender of the great
cardinal, constitutional power OF the veto And with
this sole profession of faith upon his lips, which makes
him mere automaton he expects to redeem his pledge
to DR. Delony, and to obtain the votes of an enligh-
ened people Let trace tins solitary but pregnant pro-
fession TO its consequences, and where viii it lead him
This development is well executed in the following
extract of speech just delivered by Mr. Bocock, a
young and able member of Congress from Virginia. that
we cheerfully adopt it our own 1t is, as the New
Haven Register Justly calls it, ga fair hit"
Gentlemen say that Gen. Taylor will everything
the hands of the representatives of the people What will
be do in relation bank, the tariff and the Wilmot Pro
vso9 Will he leave these with the majority OF the repre-
senatves! read in the constitution that all bills passed
shall be submitted the President if he approve, he shall
sign them if not, he shall them the House in
which they originated, with his objections. Amy way,
whether Gen. Taylor approve disapprove of BILL he
would leave with the representatives OF the people What
kind of President would he be Z Such a to be
twisted and worked upon like Suppose Gen. Taylor
comes in with wing Congress. They resolve that such
and such duties shall be laid Gen Taylor approves and
signs the bill The Congress is democratic we pass
an act 10 the contrary. General Taylor approves and
signs that thus signing bills of adverse policy NY
constitution tells that il shall be- the duty of the Pres
dent 'to give to the Congress information the
Union and recommend their consideration such
ures as no shall judge necessary and expcdient' He
SHALL the constitution says The gentle from Penn
sylvana thinks that the word ought be there. All
in this the old leaven of federalism peeping out
You may amend the constitution but long stands
let it be regarded as it is The constitution contains the
veto power gentlemen had arayed themselves against
it, The fathers Of the constitution had placed it there
You have not altered but you choose strike
your accord An amendment before the people,
and they refused to adopt ir but yet you strike it
out The democracy, however, will meet you. They will
say that this power protects the minority from bare
jority, and that it prevents log rolling"
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At these improving figures the transactions were limited
by short supply.
This favorable state Of American credit has continued to
affect the bill market favoraby, and dull below
the specie shipping points nevertheless, from for
merly alluded TO-, the shipment of coin has entirely
ceased The Baltimore, for Havre, the LIST, carried
$l2693S, of which $l5 only American gold being
mostly French coins and Mexican dollars The supply
specie greater than the demand however, and the
continues accumulate The exports of the port for the
month have, however, been small compared with
last year. They have been as follows:
Exports port of New York for the month Of June
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We find in the Buffalo Courier the following list of the
democratic journals of New York, showing that seventy
seven of them support the national democratic nomina
tons, while thirty only oppose them The only
notice is the mention of the New York Mirror (classed
as neutral) One of the other neutral papers in New
York city probably intended Out of New York,
not more, believe, than haf-a-dosea journals f so
many claiming to be democratic, be found, through
out the Union, opposed to Cass and Butler Now, only
few days ago, the Tribune gave list of some thirty
five wing journals which refused to support Gen. TAYLOR
and accompanied its list with the prediction that the list
would increase to forty Thus appears that though
the schsm in our ranks has already come to a head,
while that in the ranks OF opponents is yet in its
earliest STAGE we STILL far the party press is
concerned better off than they are. "The great prepon-
derance" says the Buffalo Express, Speaking of the
democratic journals of New York; "on the side of those
sustaining the candidates of the democratic party will
strike the reader olerabe indication of the political
sentiment OF the State; but tell democratic friends
and the event will justify predictionthat when the
people to speak at the polls, not only two of
three of those who have former times combaed for the
OLD CAUSE, but tenths and of the democratic
voters of the State, will be found ayng to the standard
of Cass and Butler Opposition to candidates fairly nom
mated and clearly the choice Of the Union, win never
meet with favor from the democrats of New York"
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(tt- The 2eth Anniversary Celebration Of the Emo
sinian Society Of the Columbian College, D. c. will take
place Tuesday evening next o'clock, in the Baptist
church i, between 9th and 7th The Grafton will
be delivered by William Webb, esq, Of this city The
public fully invited attend. The honorary
members of the society who may wish Join the process
sion requested in front of the Patent Office
quarter before o'clock where they will be furnished with
badges. A. F. SCOTT.
r.. II. GRIFFITH,
A. Il. EVANS
Committee of Arrangements.
Washinuton July 2-3~
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These goods domestic and foreign only; independent
of the that have been purchase cheap
goods, well meet various demands
The several markets have been very dull during the
week. which has been broken by the Intervention of the
national birth day Cotton has continued very dull, with
Opposition fall and lots be obtained occasionally
less than the quoted last week. which however,
retained Flour has participated in the dullness and
have been moderate sales and good
brands at IS 49, IS so; fancy Ohio done at So
There have been sales of fine flour 81 8A Georgetown
and Brandywne sold at Sc So 12A Rye -four SO 75 Wheat
is in moderate demand, and holders continue demand
last weeks rates. in absence of transactions Corn, mixed
WESTERN sells at 48 40 cents fiat yellow, 49A So round
do, So cents. Northern Al 43 cents. Whskey,
and prison, 22 22A cents do drudge casks %
Pork remains BEFORE with small Sales 50 l25
$40 62A Beef is firm ut improved mtessay $l2 $l2 90
good lots; prime mess, in erces, Sl9 La I'd is quiet at
firm rates-sales bbs 81 a II cents; kegs ~. Picked
hams and shoulders 81 Rough fla xseed 81 rs;
eane white, cents Rosin SIS cents ahoet urpentine,
crude, 81 SIT; spirits 81 Lead cents, 30 days
| Rice, stock lght-snles 50 Is SO S7a cash. ~
Freghs without change in rates. and but little offer
inn
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"Jne %, l848."

The high character of those gentlemen affords sufficient
guaranty for the statement therein made
But what will be said when the statements Of Col Win
hrop and of Col J. N Stewar-gentemen of equally high
standing, and friends of Gen. Taylorare laid before the
public :?
A few days since, the return OF those gentlemen from
visit the coast, during which time they had inter-
view with Gen. Taylor they stated that Gen Taylor dis
claimed the authority of the Louisiana delegation make
the pledges for him which they had made in the Phadel
phia whig convention that Judge Saunders au,
thorized declare him unaduerated whg that Judge
Saunders had authority for pledgng him abdeby
the nomination of the conventions any authority with
draw his candidate for tie presidency in case
had been nominated that Cen Taylor adhered to
his original intention of running independent candi
date and the candidate of either party that Gen
Taylor had written letter to Mr.. Clay, declaring
that, in Mr. Clay nominated, he Gen. Taylor)
would not run for the presidency.
An article prepared, under the dictation of Coils
Winthrop and Stewart, for publication in the Delta setting
forth the above facts; which not published, Col
Winthrop, from cause, had changed his mind
the proprey of the publications. and requested it be
published.
Should the above be denied, ready produce the
proof in support thereof
Which witnesses are we believe, in the midst of this
singular mystery
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The quantity of domestic goods sent forward has been
small while the of specie has been rable
The operation Of the peace with Mexico has been to
strain the of goods in that direction exhibited
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MARRlEO.
much like il

Baltimore Wednesday evening the 9th instant by
NJ DusoAN ID. D., THORNTON A. JENKINS, lieutenant u.
navy, BETTY, daughter of FRANc THoKrros purser u
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The approach of peace caused goods in the month OF
May to hurry down, take advantage OF the American
tariff and the delivery of the into Mexican
hands excited fears which evident in their influence
upon the trade of June The export hither in June, 1885,
was $50 l3-much larger than the last month"; in spite of
the war The exports France have also been eatly
affected by the state of affairs as follows:
rxroprs To NORTH AND WEST oF KuxnpR FOR 1ItNR
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A GRADUATE Of Eastern College, who has
"A been many engaged in teaching, is DESTROYS Of
obtaining a situation in of the middle States
Address /" A. b." at the Office of the I" Union"
June B-dSctf
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The steamer will carry about A. GA specie only and
he closing rates for prime bills 10 per centsav Pick
srsgnl, Brown, Bank of Charleston q Co
Yours, PRENTICE
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The cattle New York and Philadelphia from the south
and From the former city 100 bcovcs were sent 10
Brighton.
The stock market has been than usually du' mas
much as that there have been no official meetings Of the
board brokers Saturday until today The fancy
stocks have changed materially in price, ana the state
securities to-day follows The negotiation OF $l
COO Erie railroad per cent. bonds in London at g. il
al a faxn
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The ST. Augustine Herald of the 9th June describes
highly gratifying and enthusiastic meeting of the democ-
racy, held in ST. Johns county on the 22d-Hon Elias
B. Gould in the chair They reecho the nominations at
Baltimore, and they adopted the following resolution
among others:
Resofped That, in the promise of Lewis Cass adhere
the resolutions of the Democratic National Convention
in his avowals made in writing before his nomination in
his and uniform actions and votes, and his wis
DOM integrity and generation for the constitution of the
country and in his luminosity sectional agtations we
think we have that he will sanction anv
attempt interfere with control the equal rights Of the
citizens of each and every State with slaves or any
other property toand occupy territory which now
belongs United States, may hereafter be acquired
by them whether such interference restriction. are i'm
posed by Congress directly, through acts or me-
datey through powers conferred conceded to the in.
habitants of such territory"
This the decided spirit which is to carry the repub-
lican ticket in November next in Florida No vaca-
tion--no hair-splitting metaphysical potcs-no hg-
Cling between ultra creeds-no falling between two
stools The ST. Augustine Herald is pursuing the same
bold course that distinguishes the "Foridian and the
"Journar of Tallahassee--not the hating, hestating
tactics of the jacksonville News" which first flies the
flag OF the democratic nominee then takes it down for
insufficient and doubtful positions 1t is this
moral cowardice, at time like this that bctrays like
treason" "Get no such man be trusted"
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broadway HOTEL, Broadway, corner of Park
ID Place. opposite City Hall, Park, and Fountain, New
York.
Transient board 81 so per day.
PETTIBONE Il TUCKER,
July 6-l6t Propriesors.
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For the nominations.
Albany Argus, Willlnmsburgh Patriot
New York True Sun, Batavia Spirit Of the Times,
Syracuse Democrat, Catskill Democrat,
Geneva Gazette, Fulton Patriot
Utica Observer, Watertown Jeffersonian,
Ulster Democrat Madison Observer, d
Seneca Observer, Rochester Courier,
Sandy Hill Herald, Highland Courier,
Pattsburs Republican, bingham pton Democrat,
New York Stats Zeitung. Herkimer Democrat,
Penn Yam Democrat Undertook Sentinel,
Rushford Republican, Lockpor Campagner,
Fredonia Express, Jamaica Democrat, .ttt
Monticello Wachman, stenben Democrat,
Westchester Herald, Perry Democrat,
Chenango Union, New York Truth Teller
Balston Democrat, Chemung Democrat
Western Democrat, Troy Commercial Advertiser,
N. Y. Mirror, (neutra) Cortland Democrat,
Chennngo Mirror, Eastern State Journal.
Westminster Spy, Saugerties Telegraph
Deposite Courier, Orleans Republican,
Coopers,own Journal, Lewis County Republican
Schoharie Republican, Lansingburgh Democrat
Allegany Republican Era, Cherry Valley Gazette,
Niagara Democrat. Pattsvilc Advocate,
Saratoga k;siPppbcsn1, Gattarangus Republican,
Dansville Chronicle, Schenectady Reflector
Newburgh Courier, Oswego Freeman's Journal
Kingston Democrat. Goshen Independent Rep.
Union Village Eagle, Ulster Telegraph, III
Nunda Democrat, Kings County Patriot, tts
+tludson Gazette, Theresa Chronicle,
*Watertown Union, *Wayne Sentinel,
whitehall Democrat, *Newburgh TeleRraph-77.
*Mayvile Sentinel,
Those papers which are marked thus (') were former
ly barnburners. h
Opposed to the nominafions.
Albany Atlas Troy Budget,
New York Evening Post, Buffalo Republic,
Ontario Messenger, Democratic Reflector
New York Globe Caskill Recorder
Cayuga New Era, Western Argus,
Oswego Palladium, Democratic Advocate
Onondaga Standard, Delaware Gazette,
Utica Democrat, Chemung Jafersonan,
Goshen Clarion, Niagara Cataract,
Mohawk Courier, Columbia Democrat,
Rochester Advertiser, Western Atlas,
Ulster Republican, Steuben Advocate
Long Island Democrat, Elmra Republican,
Jefferson Democrat, Broome Courier
ST. Lawrence Republican, Otsego Democrat--90.
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Exports port Of New York for the month Of June.
FoArIGN GOODS.
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GENERAL ORpERs,l WAR DEPARTMENT.,
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFPICK,
No. 49, Washington July T. 1819
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FATAL ACCIDENT An elderly woman, whose name
we did not ascertain, instantly killed about half
past twelve O'Clock, yesterday, by the falling Of pile OF
lumber, at the of West and Harrison streets
the removed and the work had been begun, when
the old lady was passing by The danger was seen by
some standing by who called to her, hut she being
very deaf did not hear the warning voice and the whole
pile fell upon her.
AMERICAN GUARps.-This very fine looking company
paesed cur Office yesterday afternoon on their return
from target excursion The target was perfectly
riddlej, showing the accuracy of their aim They
awe disciplined corps and reflect great credit upon our
citizen soldiery
FUNERAL CAPTAIN HoyT.-The funeral Of Captain
Ezra Hoyt who was lost the Jersey shore in the
ship Auburn the 27th of September last, will take
place at haf past two o'clock to-day at the Mariner
the u OF +. Of this city, and highly thought Of
IN the commercial circles His remains will be inferred
lopged.
ANOTHER Naive Among a ships load OF emigrants
who arrived on Monday evening Last, were man and
unable to purchase even lodging for one night They
were taken TO the second ward police station when in
tho course OF few hours, little native made a trio
The little fellow caught breath the serty and
immediately died lie was born in free country, but
uuder ground, and the light of the sun of
freedom.
ANorHER FATAL oeovRRENcE.--CoronerW Walters was
call d Yesterday to hold inquest upon the BODY of
sailor named Samuel Gwinn, aged about 80 years Who
while gagged in passing liue from the bark Clarssa
to the of the wharf the foot Of Jefferson street.
yesterday morniny fell into the water, from which he
resoued without having sunk, and taken board
and means used to rerusstate him. but without effect
and In the course of fifteen twenty minutes he ex
pred Verdict death by exhaustion arising from fall
ns inc the wStsr..
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. IL, 1s4s.
The Democratic Conrention-AGairs Of Indiana
The TTbip Conyention


On Saturday last, the State democratic con-
vention convened in the Representatives Hall in
the capitol, and nominated State electors and
delegates to the national convention, express
ing wish that it be held at Cincinnati on the
4th of July. les deliberations were quiet, and
their choice for President was General Cass, or
the nominee of the national convention.
The Legislature, after its adjournment, on &C.
count of an ex-member of Congress, while on a
visit here, having the small pox, met on Monday
morning. Yesterday afternoon the Governor de-
liyered his message, and an able document 1t is
too. The ordinary expenses of the State go
vernment for the last fiscal year. were 800, 1862 81.
The number of polls returned is an increase Of
2762 over the preceding year The value of the
entire taxable property returned for lSi7, il
Sl24 55S, 060, increase OF 81 ,90S 500 over that
OF last year. The amount of revenue paid into
the State treasury during the last fiscal year is
$685. OF, being $6S, 4S6 o. more than the pre-
vious fiscal year. The total amount of the du-
plicates for is47, is l,I0O,6Q A.
Last night preliminary meeting TO the State
wing convention was held in the capitol. After
giving the democrats leave to retire, a resolution
to Instruct the delegates TO vote for General
Taylor for President was offered, and created
much discussion IL was advocated by many on
the ground of availability; others opposed 1t tor
the reason that they did not know Old lack prln-
ciples. After the evenings discussion, the mo-
ZION was withdrawn, and no preference given
The convention is IN session to-day. -
HAROLD.
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CITY TRADE REPORT.

New YORK, Thursday Afternoon, Jan 90
AsHEs-The market is firm for pots at SIS 10,
and the tendency is upward. Prasly are dull at
81.
CorroN-The,e is a moderate inquiry this
morning. Holders are disposed to sell at present
rates. Sales yesterday, 600 bales.
FLOUR, &c-There is better inquiry this
morning for -four, for export, but the firmness OF
holders prompts large sales. The sales are 1900
a 1000 bbls mixed brands Western and Oswego,
at Sc l2l; a sale of 5000 bbls staght Genesee
was reported at Sc l2a; but we could not authen-
ticate it, Limited sales of pure Genesee at
So Is BIS fancy, Sc 80 a 6 IS, and 81 n 20
for extra; for the latter description, there is
good export demand, and we understand 81 was
refused for favorite brand. Ia Southern, we
hear of no sales; the market is nominally s6 3l{
a6 37A for Howard street and A exandrla. Coast
wise, held at So 80, without sales. Corn Meal Is
very dull, and we cannot hear of any sales, and
quotations are nomnally SO l2t for Western,
and So 3I4 3 37k for Jersey. Rye Flour is very
dull, and nominal at $4 so. Buckwheat Flour Is
Ia better demand, and scarce: sales OF 100 bags
good at So rs, per 100 pounds; and Ss4 3l4
per barrel.
GRAIN There is fair demand for wheat for
export and milling but no sales have transplred
this morning. Sales yesterday OF ID to 10000
bushels, principally mixed Ohio, at 1920 to 1850,
for inferior descriptions there is but little de-
mand, while prime lots are wanted at rather bet
ter prices than those current before the Cambrlas
news was received. Rye is dull, it is held at
Co., and but little more Barley Is inactive at
"a to 9Oc, for fair to prime. Corn is IN moderate
demand at sc to Csc for new yellow, and 20 to
72c new white and old western mixed, the ad-
vance in freghts however checks shipments.
Oats are firm at SO to Sic for canal, and AZ to Acc
for river, and A to ACC for Jersey.
PRovIsIoNs-There is less inquiry for Ohio
pork, and new mess is offered for February de-
livery at $ll, without buyers. Prime is dull at
Sc 25 for old, and 81 rs for new. Lard is less
firm, with rather more offering; we quote Sc 81
dull. Butter and cheese are without any par
ticular change to notice. eef is in moderate
demand, at steady prices. Beef hams are firm
at 50 so a So Picked meats are less firm.
Sales of shoulders at 44c, and hams at &c.
Ons-The market is firm for whale. Sales,
yesterday, of 400 barrels crude, for export at 32c
Lnseed is irmer. Sales of 1000 barrels Coven-
try at CSC cash, and 59c Coo for English. City
AT Gle 62c.