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He left his Party to go for his Country.

At the commencement OF the present war; the senior
publisher of the Loran (Elyra) Argus, whig, and
one of the editors of the whg organ of that county.
During recent discussion between the papers, the
wing organ charged him with turning The charge is
thus repealed:
"In May, 1916, Thomas Corwn and all the wings in
Congress but IL, declared that existed by the
Mexico and voted men and money carry on. The
Buckeye Sentinel, then under my charge supposed the
true and took sides in favor of country and that
Congress- army raised and Mexico. still
kept the side OF my country and am in favor OF frn
ishng provisions and blankets for those thus
there and for prosecuting the vigorously honora
BILE termination. The man who falsely accuses me of
vaung has himself vaulted, and says the war is ur
constitutional and unjust and condemns those who vote
blankets and food to that same army Weve in free
try 1t is the privilege of any to be patriotic year.
and oppose his country the next If my friend neighbo
him As yet have good reason change the position
the wings then took favor their country Those however
who have themselves changed, If honorable will try
reconcile their inconsistency by falsely charging vaung
upon Others fall, before the election doc
ne the WING party that banks should be taxed the
viduals good for changing
this question: and those who have changed
plain if will follow them especially when they
good for it, The leaders of parties
pie will always follow them wherever they may 60"
Thousands of others, in the same predcament will do
likewise Party trammes may occasionally lead men to
the verge of treason, but reflection will them aside
from their evil ways. They will leave their party to
rally on the side of their country and its gallant defenders
[Ohio Statesman
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
From our New York Correspondent.
New York, June is.

New YORK, June Is, IS43
The delegates from this city the wing convention
have called meeting OF their wing constituents in the
Park for morrow afternoon. Doubtless it will be rich
and rare demonstration. My impression is that il is
called rather for the purpose of letting off steam pre-
paratory general surrender of the Clay to the
of Buena Vista, than with a of organizing
any resistance to the nomination However. we /" shall
see."
In these perpexing times of doubt between Clay and
Taylor the confusion of ideas under which whg journalists
labor is remarkable. The Express this evening raises
faint the returning loyalty of Ohio and as
that to lose Ohio, in winning victory
be doubtful pleasure Rather ambiguous, Master
Brook"
In the Wing Young Mems General Committee at quite
a large meeting-59 out of 80 members-a resolution
dorsing the nomination of General Taylor squeezed
through by 81 %. 1t bitter pill, though sugaed
by any of coincidence with the friends of Mr.
Clay.
The excitement among the friends of Ireland in this city
in reference the nhuman punishment of Mitchell con-
tnues unabaed The Irish provisional committee an
important body meets tonight for the purpose perfect
ing Immediately thorough organization for Ireland
From the feeling manifested among all classes of
zens persuaded that the British dominion on this
continent would be worth months purchase,
war breaks out in Ireland
1t is understood that shpsof an aggregate
of 5000 tonshave been chartered by the United States
government bring home the troops from Mexico The
pay be for each from $4,000 So 900 for the trip
Governor Jones of Tennessee is in town. and quite
a lion among the Clay He is speak at the Clay
meeting the Park afternoon There is much
curiosity among all classes of people to hear him.
The Niagara left Boston yesterday afternoon taking out
with her replies the letters received by the America
which will thus be answered in about three weeks from
the day they were mailed This is almost annhla,ng
space-across the Atlantic and back in 81 days
June has suddenly fired up and the annels and broad
cloths which comfortable yesterday inoerabe to-
day The weather is like summer than it has been
for time. FED.
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Col. Richard NJ Johnson has made long and explain
atory address to the citizens OF Kentucky and with his
characteristic magnanimity, rees from the canvass for
governor in the following terms:
In accordance with your wishes, then, kindly x
pressed, and in opposition the wishes of great majority
of my friends retire from the believing, do,
sonal ambition crafty, independent of to
cause-no time money to waste in contest without
hope of benefit any having exposed the fraud commit
ted upon the convention and the people heartily approx
ing and cordially endorsing the selection of those dstn
guished and patriots Gen CAss and Gen Bur
LER candidates for the office OF President and Vice
President and wishing TO do nothing to leopard The sue
be placed in position that would enable me TO rally the
undivided democracy to its support and thus aid by my
humble influence, securing its triumphant success,
make sacrifice personally, in complying with your
pressed wishes, that should withdraw from the
in order that you may be enabled to unite without regret
with your fellow in other portions of the State in
support of L. W. Powell esq., for the office of governor of
the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
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Naplns. Sovs. Five-t Mex. Span Pt doub.
i is4s s sss 4ss ss llSSob i iS9 ssS

The advance is general with the exception of doubloon
for which there is European demand AS the season
advances, produce forward freely, and
the payments due for goods diminish Hence the drain
upon country banks for specie falls off, and exposes
city banks the danger of continuance of the present
port demand the end of which battles calculation depend
ing upon the of political affairs abroad good deal
of the specie goes purchase low priced continental goods
and therefore will tend lower the price of bills the
The confidence in bills has of late rather improved and
southern bills have commanded better prices Those bill
houses here who have retained confidence have done
large business considerable margin, buying g.
and selling at liz lOa the top for that class
The quantity of produce coming forward from the canal
although less than last year, is larger than in previous
years. and sells fair prices, while the purchases of goods
greater in proportion The deliveries OF the lead
ing articles tidewater from the opening of navigation
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shame, where Is thy Blush

THE WING RATIFICATION MEETING IN THIS CIrY.-
The attention of democratic friends Is called 70 the
following sentiment be found in one oil the resolutions
ADOPTED at the wing ratification meeting IN this clty
Deyoton TO party uhe resolution declares) rs, IN the
heart of every true patriot but devotion TO his country
devotion to party devotion to country 1t follows hat
treason to marty must be treason to the country; and
therefore the man who deserts his party is traitor TO his
o,,,nyu viii it be believed that the wing orators who
addressed the meeting after the adoption of the resou
lions, had the hariihood in the face of this, their
definition of treason to appeal democrats to desert their
payy and support the whig nomination OF Gen Taylor
and thereby stamp themselves with the namy of being
traitors 10 their country? If any democrat could be en-
trapped in the Whig -noparty snare, they would doubtless
love the treason, however much they might despise the
traitor If this consistency party had avowed any prn
ciples at all- in their mobilize convention at Phila
dsuhia or in their bombastc, pointess resolutions at
Washington, they had proclaimed any political creed, or
disuayed any banner around which rational patriot
might have rallied they might with some appearance of
uausby, have invited the democrats to desert their
PARTY, and swear devotion TO whgery But such hum
hug party has claim to support 1t has right to
pec convers-least OF all from party that boldly in
scribe, its principles its flag, to party that has either
no principles to avow, or that dares not avow any.
"Why (sad a democratic frend-a member of Con-
gress from 0hio-to us the other day. do you proclaim
that the wings have platform of their faith myself
saw one going to Philadelphia in the steamboat to the
convention 1t presented itself in the form of box
which was filled with iiue coons" We presume, there
fore, that about to have coonery redivvus and
what with and what with Old Whitley, it would be
extraordinary if the wings will not have idols enough to
worship. The Egyptians accustomed to pay their
alteration crocodies and ichneumons Their modern
imaors have only to adopt Old Whitley their favor
ie and then shall have the wing idolatry of $780,
which was brought first into fashion by Mr. Corwin of
Ohio, revived in new form, and with seasonable i'm
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CIRCULAR.

CIRCULAR.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Adjutant Generals Office,
Washington, June Is, IS4S.
With the view to accuracy and strict accountability of
the personnel of the army employed in the late with the
republic of Mexico, and be discharged the SER
vice. mastering officers required to forward the Adj
uant Generals office the following rolls and of
troops regular and volunteer be and
under their direction:
lst M"ster-ros, carefully made in due FORM Of each
company and of the field and staff of the regiments of
the regular army, and of the volunteer service.
I'd return Of each regiment, separate battalion or in
dependent company, (new regiments and volunteers)
agreeably to established forms, exhibiting the strength
the time of muster and discharge from the service
names OF all the commissioned officers belonging
regiment from its organization the period of discharge
Such AZ are absent at the final be
for by remarks showing their death, discharge, resignation
or other cause, with the dates, &c The ma mes of non
commissioned officers, privates &c, to be omitted this
return.
Paragraphs S4 and S44, Army Regulations of I847 and
General Orders No 49, fApr g. l847 revised and re-
published with General Orders" No g. of 1sls, upon this
subject, will be particularly observed.
BY order; r. JONES, Adjutant General
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Adjutant Generals Office,

GENERAL oaDERs,) WAR DEPARTMENT,
No. ~ Adjuant Generals Office,
Washington, June IA. 1873
J. Inc services OF officers OF the general staff being
sential with the troops their withdrawal from Mexico.
such directions will be given the officers OF the AdutanI
Generals, Ordnance, Quartermaser's, Subsistence and
Medical Departments will insure the presence of suf
hcent number OF each, the arrival of the troops in the
United States, at the principal places of rendezvous and
discharge Indicated in general ofders No 25 for the
care and disposal of the public property, and for ohe
dulles aPperainng their several departments. The
sgnmen and instructions heretofore given this subec
VIII be observed as far practicable Brgader General
Brooke WIN give the necessary orders such OF these staff
officers as may arrive New Orleans, having left Mexico
before the receipt of this order by the general officers
command there
H. The ordnance officers arsenals most convenient
he points where troops may be mustered out OF service,
WILL when called upon by mastering officer furnish him
from the arsenals with a sufficient number of
peen to assist him in his prescribed duties in relation
the arms Announcements and other ordnance in the
possession OF the troops.
Ill Arms and other ordnance Stores received from troops
mustered out of SERVICE will be turned for transport
taon TO the convenient arsenal ordnance de pot
BY orders X. JONES,
Adjutant General
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From our Baltimore Correspondent.

BALTIMORE, June 1916 p. m.
The Irish excitement. TAYLOR ratification mecting.Thc
markets, &c. ycf
The feeling among Irish citizens with regard to the
patriot Mitchell is becoming intense and general
disposition is evnced to join in the making in
New York for his release The scheme of overtakng the
convict ship her way to Bermuda will doubtless be
abandoned chmerca The fac is, that the freedom of
Ireland is the only mode whereby Mitchell be released
and all for his release must first look for the
complishment OF that desirable object.
The Taylor ratification meeting is to be held Monu-
aent Square, on Monday night and George R. Richard
son-one of the deegatesIs make report behalf of
Maryland delegation The fact is, that the Maryland
delegation, although instructed vote for Clay de-
ermned to cast the vote for Gen. Taylor after merely
plimenting Mr. Clay and determined on
this point than Mr. Richardson. The independent TAYLOR
silent rather suspect they have been queted
effectuaIly.
THE MARkErs.-n the Baltimore market, this morning.
-four quiet Small sales OF straight brands IS IS.
Demand moderate mostly for homo use and the southern
market Receipts have slightly improved within few
days past The stock hand, however, is small-proba
bly, not than 1900 bbs None of account shipping
Europe Good prime red wheat is held at l22 rs
ordinary good do ITO 100 very little white
wheat in market. / quote 100 1876 cents per bushel
The news by the Acadia caused advance, and sales
were made on Monday and Tuesday at AS AZ cents for
white, and 81 for yellow. The of the
Americas news, received Wednesday, not so en-
couraging and prices have again receded. now qsote
for white and 46 4S per bushe for
yellow, with Il declining tendency.
At New York, this morning, the -four market quiet
Sales of Oswego at IS 5O Genesee IS 81 So quail
ty southern So 12A Corn meal So 80. Rye -four SIS g.
heat in moderate request at ZIG 100 for red and
lbs 100 for prime Genesee. Corn dull at 50 81
for yellow and mixed 4s so cents Oats rs cents
Rye 10 cents Provisions unchanged except bacon which
is in better request Groceries quiet Cotton dull cent
per h. decline since the Whskey 2t per
gallon.
At Philadelphia, this morning, -four quiet;
SIS So and Pennsylvania brands at S. 75 Corn meal
81 rs 81 Big Rye -four SO GA
Wheat is dull sales of red liza 40 cents Corn dull
yellow AZ 40 cents Oats 43 cents. Rye 10 cents.
Provisions rather inquired for Bacon tending up
wards. Groceries unchanged.
The cotton market very quiet and decline is asked
No sales of moment.
Whiskey 22A % cents per gallon
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We have had placed on our table, through the kind
ness OF Mr. Franck Taylor several interesting works
headings from Scott" in vols, containing extracts
on his writings, both poetca and prose--gems worthy
ol being set in handsome dadem The mechanical
part neatly executed-the type being clear and the pa
good Several illustrative plates enhance its merits
Eastern Lue-Present and Past" cannot fail to in
crest all who peruse it 1t is from that admirable au
horess Miss Martineau, who writes in bold and vigor
style 1t history of travels through the East and
contains many "reminiscences of the past, and reflections
On the future Anything connected with the ruins of
ancient Cities and the probable locations of Others affords
rich field of inquiry The perusal of this work. in this
esPec will fully crafty all expectations and its truth
uness can be relied upon.
We have also received "Vieus of Astronomy" in seven
ectures by J. p. Ncho IL d. Professor of Astronomy
% the University of Glasgow Popular Lectures on AS
Suonomy, by Mr. Arago; and course of "Six Lectures
on Astronomy" delivered in the city of New York. by
Professor 0. M Mitchell These works, from those tai
ened authors rendered clear and Ineligible, thai
even children cannot fail to comprehend and admire them
although there mysteries in them that the strongest
mind fails to grasp. Can finite beings perfectly compre-
mend infnity' We would persuade all who desire to be
eulhed to obtain copies.
These works can all be found at Franck Taylor's
bookstore
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CORRESPONDENCE.
Virginia.

HARRIsoNBURG, (Va.,) June Ia, 1S4s.
AS you may be solictous to know how the nomina-
tons for President and Vice President received in
this our "Tenth Legion county, take great pleasure in
apprzing you that the nominations of Cass and Butler
are received with perfect enthusiasm by the democrats
while those of Taylor and Fillmore are received very
coolly indeed by the wings, Some say they will not
support him (Taylor) at al1 Others seem think that
the nomination Of Taylor surrender of all principles
and that, if they should elect him, che may come the
John Tyler over them
Look out for good account from Rockingham, Shen-
andoah and Page. The three Counties will surely give
carry one democrat in the "TentrIegon." The "Char-
ottesve Advocate (whg) says the State is lost to Tay
lor by $4,000 majority"
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Erports United States to Great Britain.

In 1872 the duties all modified Thus oils that had
been charged E26 per charged with Els and will
be free in January, lS49 Naval stores which had been
charged high made free in 1915 AS thus rosin
paid As 3D. the before 1872 then reduced 2s
and made free in 1916 Beef and pork reduced from
us to Ss per cw Hams paid formerly 2S pay las
Lard paid S., and is free. Hops paid ES lis per
cwt., and 81 los. Saves also became admissible
The effect of these laws is apparent in the figures in
years when the supplies of British food good When
United States produce became admissible into England
the trade in those articles did exist and
work of time AS for instance the style OF cutting, mode
of packing terms OF delivering, and channels of trade
had be learned and established before the permits
sion to import pork into England could be effective
Much trouble vexaton, and loss was encountered
before commencing these, and producers here became
familiar with each others customs. The trade has since
steadily increased with and meathe article
was gradually hndng its way into before the famine OF
last induced incredible the part of the
hores there extend its The mean. of grinding
siderable quantities did not exist were the people ac-
quainted with the mode of cooking Handmis were pro-
vided by the authorities and great pains taken teach
the use of the graineectng more in year than would
have been done in five of regular business Under these
be supposed that the trade
with the OF good havests On the other hand
have above the business is better than in
years and it must be red that in February
next, the corn laws finally repealed
During the week there has been doing for ship
in many articles Of produce and freghts have i'm
proved in manner somewhat upon the desire
ship. The government has taken up 5000 OF
shipping. comprising ships, bring home the Mex
can troops They the St. John Claiborne, Medemseh
Sarah, Nebraska, Christina, and Iowa ranging from IS
$1,000 for the trip The of produce Liverpool
also better Near 10000 bushels of have been en-
gagged at I'd in bags. and 3D. in bulk meal Is Is
Cd heavy goods 22s Cd 25s cotton 5s2 a3-l6 Nothing
offering to Hnvre.
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The cotton market, under foreign adviees has declined
about td Notwithstanding the stock here reduced by
he purchases of the manufacturers The receipts now ex
seed those of last year 1872 96 bales and the stock AT ibis
o 56S against lOl 4S last year The quotations are
a folows
Ord to Mid. to Mid fair Fully rto
Inf good ord good mid. to fair good fair
a Sssis am. and s' o. sissI ga a.: as,
The flour market has receded from the activity of last
week. and prices are i2A % lower than the
highest salesi pure Genesee closes Sc SIS e6t fancy
TO- SO lSl SO 81 Michigan Ohio and State close at
20 62a 50 6si Ohio and Michigan straight brands
80 osI 80 10 There is doing in southern Alexan-
la' and Georgetown al So SO l2A. Rye flour So Gay
orn meal 81 62A 81 6Sl. Wheat is firm sales white
ohio at vi ~ 81 25; red do 81 IL Michigan 81 30;
wseonsln Sl 49, Northern rye is little better-say
81 cents Oats not in good supply price firm A as
ehS LOT canal and t3 cents for Ohio The excitement
pued 10 corn by the of last week has subsidized
ma prices Close at Ia higher. Sales are near
iOooo bushels mostly for export, 60 a 62k cents for
nor'hetn ana Jersey Yellow fiat yellow 81
mixed southern 56h southern yellow closes at IS 60
cents; same price Tor Pennsylvania flat and yellow
hemp dull; sales dew-rotted American, $40 Hops dull
at AZ o.. Missouri lead firm SO 80 cash. Naval
very dull: sales ron IS cents delivered whale oil
29A cents American nseed 66 a 81 cents Ohio pork is
more active and prices have advanced n cents
speculation growing out of supposed short supplies;
sales mess $40 30 $40 rs, prime 49, Beef has also I'M
proved 30 cents sales city SO rs $40 25 The for
,ign advices have caused in lard sales prime terces
" cents; kegs, No. "a II cents; prime "A N cents
Rice in fair demand at SO % S3 49, Domestic whiskey
has advanced sales of Ohio closed 23t 81 Tallow
pme sells fairly at 81 cents inferior, n To-
bacco in fair demands Pennsylvania seedeaf 81 I2A cts
at months.
The money market has tightened somewhat in the
bids be opened Saturday The banks are disposed
to curtai, and have called in loans The decline
which has taken place in bills well from sup
ply greater confidence, supposed however indicate
approaching cessation of the shipments specie The
Niagara carries out but $30O00 but the Hermann of the
10Th, will take considerable On Paris bills been
sold at u.s. Amsterdam Il All; Antwerp 4Ob; Bremen
81 SlA Hamburg 36t The stock market has neverhe-
less been heavy, and treasury have sold low as
1921, ralying 1903. The quotations are as folows