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THE UNION

such VIII II ever be, while imperfect education lasts lgno-
rance the want has been the bane
OF Mexico IN this war; disastrous in its results her cit
zens.
have thought that the of Santa Anna his native
land, under contracted obligations, would have led
speedy peace not having taken into consideration the
cor the broodng spirit of vengeance, which would be left
behind. But the measure he took in furnishing Santa
Anna with his passport although leading results very
different from those he contemplated was, perhaps the
very best that conld have been taken. Man, says the
Frenchman proposes but God dsposes The arrival of
ex-Dictator in Mexico the signal OF complete union
among the people. Faction stiled and whatever
have been his private Wishes the popular voice for
war War prosecuted under every advantage possible
to the enemy and the result, after hard struggle, was,
that they vanquished The chief OF their choice
was given to them their trump card played and,
in the language of the hazard table, the game upat
an extraordinarily lost Santa Annas estige is forever
broken-hs ancied invnciblity gone Whether in Mex
lco or on foreign soil, his name will be the
raylngcry of war; either Of offence defence and in this
conIuncure his aars-sghted by his counrymen and
despised by us-despised as to his military quaes-it is
well for himself to go into banishment he never
again prove Of hope them uneasness to U.S.
Even supposng the war party to be other than what
Gems sufficiently plain to Insignificant and minute
fraction OF the ump of the late Mexican army-a contnu
alton OF hostes would inevitably sink him into the con-
don of leader of bandt chief of those guerreros
who by late order of Gen. Scott have put without
the pale of honorable warfare.
With regard peace every fresh arrival tends to con-
firm the belief that the of the population of Mexico
DESTROYS that the should cease and that they
disposed with their government Queretaro in
the conditions which the treaty, entered into by their
commissioners and Mr. Ts is based That the treaty is
in unison with the wishes of nine-tenhs of citizens of
the United States, who heartily tired of the war; and
who than convinced of the fact that the
mission par excellence of republic is peace COM
merce, is beyond all question.
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Comfort In the Halls OF the Montex umas.

An American officer writes to Washington: 81 am de-
lightfully quaered with five Others in the house of Mr.
L., very intimate friend of Santa Anna. My own
chamber is perfect bou of An elegant lamp is
suspended from the ceiling mirrors and Psyche glasses
surround me- my bedstead is made of hghly-polished
metal such as you do not in the United Sates our
drawing room has six large mirrors, such as 's would
give their eyes forever for single one We have a
grand piano, which I. plays He is a fine musician,
and makes my bosom heave with recollectons of home,
with those old familiar airs"
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Great Hrltnin-Cuba.

In debate in the British House of Commons, which
occurred the Sd ut the suppression of the slave trade
being the subject under discussion, Lord George Ben
timex said
He deemed it a ruinous task for England have to
blockade African OF 1850 miles in extent. He
would instead of pursuing the blockade and preventive
SYSTEM strike blow the chief of the savsrs and
would smother the hornets in their at Cuba He had
recently seen in the "Times' paragraph taken from
New York paper wherein the of England upon Cuba
very broadly calculated upon and the which
would justify her in sezng that island in payment OF the
debt due by Spain to her citizens fully set forth Every
knew that the saveade could not be down long
a market existed in Cuba.
Destroy that mart and you would at be able to with
draw your blockadng squadron, and further the ends Of
justice in iqudatng the claims of the Spanish bond hold
He would say take possession of Cuba and settle the
question forever Hear, hear 1t would be only distran
ing for debt and it would have the effect OF COM
pletey destroying the slave-trade
Mr. LABoUcHERE. -Would you also take Brazil!
Lord G. BENrINCK.-There material difference in
the two cases. had just claim against Brazil In
possessing Cuba, England would have the key of the Gull
Of Mexico, she had in 1852 when she took twith six
sail of the line. Then we need have alarm for our
American colonies because could cut the trade of the
United States in by destroying the communication be-
tween New York and the Mississippi. We should then
hear boasing from Uncle Sam about stretching
his length from California to the Pacific and turning Cuba
into kitchen garden He Lord g. Bentinck) thanked the
House for the patience with which he had been listened
and he had only add that in taking decided
step for the relief of the planters, he did pre-
clude himself from supporting decided resolutions,
proposed by another He would 20 into the committee
determined anything could be done othe planters
and he willing to accept whatever relief might be the
result. He moved for select committee inquire into
the condition and prospects of the interests connect
ed with and dependent sugar and coffee planting in her
Majesys East and West India possessions and the Mauri
thus and to consider whether any and what measures
can be adopted by Parliament for their relief"
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THE DEFICIENCIES OF ENGLAND. Considerable interest has
been excited by the publication of the substance of let
ter from the Duke of Wellington, concerning the national
defences of England The following is given in English
paper the contents of the letter:
His theme the condition OF this country regards in
vason and his may make the hearts
trembe. He into every detai-he Names from
personal observation the likely place for debarkation
he proves the with which it might be efectedhe
displays the nuity of our present means of defence We
have no militavery few and distant reguars-from
He says, with infinite pathos, 81 have
lived u years and lived IN honor God grant that may
fence, which have in vain submtedto three ministries
He afterwards proceeds demand means the mod.
crate. and with them he undertakes secure U.S. His
are 1885, 600 militia and 10 $4,000 additional
soldiers of the line.
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The Treaty.

The Senate have been sitting with closed doors for the
two last days They did not adjourn last night until half
past o'clock and was supposed, from the laeness OF
their session. that they intended to bring the question to
vote but they closed their doors again to-day little
after 10 O'clock and continued in session till O'Clock
this evening 1t is said that the debate on the resolution
OF continuation will take place Tomorrow and il is sup
posed that the final action the treaty will have been
taken before another number of this paper issued from
the press
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sThere wa. no "fdth," breach of faith. in the
There understanding no engagement between Mr.
Polk and Santa Anna. But the statcsmsnike reasons
which then operated upon the President have been
planned in messages to Congress Yet Santa Anna
has not made peace with the result of his mission will
probably be ultimately productive of great advantages to
the United States.-ED UNION.
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Mr.. CLAY U. S. SENArE.-The Cincinnati
Chronicle, of Saturday. has the following
''We learn from reliable authority, that Governor Owscy
will probably appoint Henry Clay the successor of Mr.
Crtenden, in the u. s. Senate No authorized
say whether Mr.. Clay would would accept such
appointment
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FATHER MATHEw.-The New York Tribune of yesterday
says;
Resolutions in favor of extending to this benevolent
and mertorous eccesastc the hospitaes OF the city
unanimously agreed by both boards last night and
be forwarded to him by the ship in which 1t is ex-
pected that he will embark for America next month";
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Speed OF the Atlantic Steamers
BPccd ACnhtlc St6dmefs'
We extract the following observations from recent

We extract the following observations from recent
number of the Liverpool Journal
" Since the Washington, the pioneer of the Am erican
mail steamers, commenced running between New York
and Southampton, considerable interest has been mani
tested by comparison of her trips with the Cunard steam
and the general impression is, that in every passage
she has been beaten. The following from
thentc table may tend, however, that impress
sion Distance from Battery in New York, Southampton
Docks by 'Mercatsrs and Great Circle Sailing, is 3OS7
miles; distance from dock in Boston dock in Halifax,
thence dock in Liverpool, by Mercators and Great Cir
Gle Sailing is 2,Si9 miles; difference 233 miles
Shoud the great circle be followed the from
New York Southampton Liverpool it would take the
vessel to the north of the Gulf stream and by which cou
Of treeourths mile per hour would be
found setting W.SW. Surprising the Boston and HaiiiaN
sail the great circle the passage 70 Liver
pool from position of Cape Race, the difference oil distance
between the New York and Southampton steamers anu
the Boston and Halifax and Liverpool steamers, is ao'
miles, equal I1Oth distance run by the view
York and Southampton than by the boston, nan
and Liverpool The calculations are IN hau'ea
miles9A miles make degree OF oo nautca' mics
II is evident from above that the Washington has thus
far proved herself the fastest boat
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1t will be seen, by reference to the advertisement IN
another column, that Cassius M. Clay will deliver lee
ture on Merico, at the street Baptist Church. near the
Post Office Department tomorrow Thursday evening.
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Information has been received at the Navy Depart
ment, that Passed Midshpman Robert Savage, United
States navy after proracted illness OF several months,
did on the sth ultimo, at ST. Johns, Porto Rico
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GA NEW WAY TO DEBTs."-A printer OF Gotham
had an account against the keeper of public house.
which he had long and hopeessly tried to collect AT last
he sued his debtor and obtained Judgment Some
friends laughed at his folly in thus throwing good money
after bad when the debtor was Irresponsible "Never
mind" says Typo, 81 will raise something" The
placed in the hands of officer; and day,
the landlord, his surprise and Indignation found
days marketing levied upon This brought matters
crisis and the money was paid But, upon his
srang with his creditor at such unheorof say
ongentemanly way of doing business, the only consoa-
ton he received was the repy-"Wcl, think you ought
be well satisfied that did levy your dinner after
ii cooked spirit of the Times
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no. At meeting Of the Friends Of ireland, held o

Goat meeting OF the Friends Of Ireland, held on
the 9th instant for purpose Of taking for tho
celebration of St Packs day, E. Subbs called tho
chair, and James Mcguire appointed secretary.
1t resolved unanimously that dinner be provided
occasion and the requisite committees were APP
pointed carry the resolution into effect Upon which tho
meeting adjourned.
Irshme and friends of Ireland informed that
tickets be obtained from the chairman and secretary;
the members of the committee Of arrangements, viz
G. Ennis VIM. P. Faherty, James Mcguire, and W, E.
Stubbs the bars Of Mr. Lakemeyer and Mr. John FoY
Messrs Brooke Shilngtons book store and ut H. B.
Paterson's drug store, until Monday, the 18th Of March
The dinner will be provided at the Mansion House, near
the Treasury Department.
March 8.
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
Nkw YoRx. March I. Iaas.

NKw YoRk, March 7, Isas.
Mr.. Clays entry day into New York has been, indeed
ulumpha On landing the Battery, and perhaps
little before. the enormous crowd that awaited him. eascr
and enthusiastic, up such cheers almost to split
the armament Thence, all the way up Broadway, he was
attended by such OF people have not often been
seen here The wide thoroughfare almost impassa-
DE- and the side streets were choked Certainly, any ono
doubted before that the wings of New York TOR Clay
first and last, and forever he have been con-
vlnced to-day No talking Taylor" to them. Mud
dy as the streets they followed him by thousands and
tens OF thousands and if had been necessary do to
get sight at him, they would have waded through mud
up to their waists And il has been the other cities
Baltimore and Philadelphia Depend upon it, in tho north
Henry Clay holds undivided throne in whig hearts, No
mistake about it.
The whig majority in the council are so much
ashamed OF their misshapen attempt upset the present
police system that after making it he special ordor for
three successive meetings of the board their courage
failed them at the hour and they adjourned without taking
it up But that whgery is about cowardly it is
unprinciped it would be much dangerous party
than 1t is.
The wonderful success in all official relations for which
Mr.. Adams remarkabe-beyond, perhaps, any other
of his tmeis explained by the circumstances of his
life He of the very few men In this country who
be said to have had thorough education public
man. Few men in any country have had tho same
advantages.
Both boards of the council have passed unani-
nous resolutions for rendering o Father Mathew the hos
pitaes OF the city, in the aples manner during his stay
10 be the CITY, guest means something In this oldashion
ed hospabe, hearty Gotham of and the good Father
will realize il to his hearts content.
The deaths last week wore 32la very ded and graf
lying improvements the week previous. The fatal
diseases were-apoplexy ID, consumption 49, commissions
and Group 49, dropy the head 49, puerpera sver H. w
phus &c. Inflammation of bowels 10, Inflammation of lungs
II, smallpox.
ma colony of Germans have purchased (fo song)
thousand of the Long Island Plains just beyond
Hicksvie, for settlement and cultivation. These plains
mere wastes, and in the memory of hn We
felt spade plough and until within year two,
considered perfectly wild and rrecaimable If anybody
can succeed with them, the settlers will with tho
patient pedding, untring industry of their race
The business the house for the month of Feb
ruary shows very decided gain the month in the
two former years:
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very Truly, your friend,
HENRY WHITE.

We regret to learn, from the New York papers, thai
the Hon Henry Nco, one of the members of Congress
from that city, has been detained at his home for few
days past by severe indisposition
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Supreme Court OF the Unitod States.
TUESDAY, March I, 1913.

-
No. II. The New Jersey Steam Navigation Company,
appellants the Merchants Bank of Boston On appeal
from the circuit court of the United States for Rhode
Island The decree of the said court in this was
affirmed with costs and damages, at the rate OF six per
cent per annum.
No IS. Robert Marshall, U.s. S. S. Beal Appeal from
the circuit court of the United States for Washington
Mr. Justice Catron delivered the opinion of this court,
versng the decree of the said circuit court and remand
ing this to be proceeded with in conformity to the
opinion of this court.
No 2l3 The town of East Hartford, plaintiff in error
u.s. the Hartford Bridge Company On the motion of Mr.
Baldwin, this writ of error the supreme court of Con-
nectcut was dockeed and dismissed with costs, under
the AID rule OF the court
No. AZ. The United States plaintiffs in error Us. A.
Hodge, jr, ct al. The argument OF this cause was
tinued by Mr.. May for the defendants in error
Adjourned till tomorrow, II o'clock.
WEDNESDAY, March 8, 1913.
w, B, s Moore and Levi Merrck, esqrs., of Maine
Mulln and VIM Collins, esqrs., of New York Abra-
ham w. Venabe, esq, of North Carolna and M. Hall
McAllster esq, of Georgia; admitted attorneys
and counscllors of this court.
No. 17s. VIM. G. Brashear, John Y. Mason, Secre-
tay of the Navy of the United States In to the
circuit court United States for Washington.
Mr.. Justice Nelson delivered the opinion of this court
affirming the judgment of the said circuit court in this
cause
No. 40. The United States, plaintiffs in error, Us A..
Hodge, jr., ct al
The argument OF tins continued by Messrs.
May and Brent for the defendants INFERIOR
Adjourned TILL tomorrow at III o'clock.
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Mr. Clay left Philadelphia yesterday morning for New
York. where extensive arrangements had been made for
his reception. The evening before he left Philadelphia
the delegates of the second congressional district of
pennsylvania met for the purpose of eectng delegate
10 the Wing National Convention The baoting re-
suited IN the election OF Henry White esq., as delegate,
and John b. Myers substitute The enquirer saws
"a resolution expressing preference for particular can.
didate for the presidency was after brief debate with
drawn; the general sense of the convention being that the
delegate should go without instructions We annex n LET
ter which r White addressed the delegates in eucd.
ton of his views:
Letter from Henry Uhiteto Wn Styuthers
>, PHILADELPHIA, February 30 1915
My DEAR SIR. Having understood that in f
my n.y. warm a'aehent ana long standing friendship for the
my vote for him should be the deles,a,e oha
Tor the national convention the 7th of June nov, go
assure that impression is doing great Injustice m
have much higher motive in going to that cnven,;,
ohg principles, and opposed 10 anv nd, us
and would not know until the day arrived for YYhos
should cast vote; assuring you, (and wish vo, o.,
make the TACT known) that my sole object is TO t,l
ident without regard to friendship might have for an
~ ''iy
Very truly your friend,
HENRY WHITE.
"We may add, that delegates to the whip n,tion, CON
venon have now been elected in Philadelphia civ and
county, which include the first, second third and sonr,,
been given. The delegates will, the proper time ac,
and the of the wing party and the triun nh
of wing principles may require"
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This morning young German fraulein obtained vcr-
dict against her hless swan for breach of promise of
marriage, in $1,000 The age of chivalry is not goneat
least among iuries ZED
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TyNTrTING AND NETTING WORK-By Miss Rom

UNITING AND NETTING wORk-by Alss Ron
N alds0n- 80,
Companion to Work Table Ladies PocnsOGoa OF
Knit Shs vi and Scarf Book Tho Eagle Knitting Book and
Ladies Preceptor patterns; Crochet Mi;osany
to,.r Recc,nt Book Crochet Baby Cap Book Crochet
D'Oyey Book. Imported from London BY r.1soy
March 8 r. 10 kh.OlN-
SPRING FASHION, 1e40.
c,TEVFNa halter. will day introduce 1aAe New
- York fashion fer gcndemen's HATS. Sslsse room,
No. l. Browns Hotel.
March 6-6tf baltimore Sun.
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n ARE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE LADInss-GREAT
II SACRIFICE!-SELLING OFF FOR CASH!-FANCY
GOODS FOR PRESENTS, &c.-On Tuesday, the 7th Of
March, JOHN H. GIBBS will selling bsiov cost
his elegant stock Of FRENCH fancy goods consisting Of
Splendid fans of every description
Reticules, purses, Paris rbands. flowers wreaths
Collars, cuffs capes, merino vests
Pocket handkerchief, fiinges, gimps
Childrens muffs, frocks panaloons, jackets 6c,
Also
Jewclry, card-cases, porto monnaies, card-Tays
Work boxes, fancy boxes, writing cases
Ladies' companions, toilet bottles, vases
Fancy baskets travelling bags, DC.
The sale will continue TIL the reduced for the pur
pose of making alterations for the spring 5sBs
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and ioth 'uoet''
arch
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Oy-Tempcrance Hall, e street.-The tho
floor of Temperance Hail. street. between 9Th and
10th Streets having been neatly and comfortably fitted
p for the temperance other useful and moral
Citations can be rented the following evenings in tho
week: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
March ar GEO. SAVAGE.
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POPULAR LECTURES,

TIME SIXTH LECTURE OF the course at the stroet
i Baptist Church, the Post Office Department. will
be delivered Thursday evening, 9th inst by Capt Cas-
sus M Clay, of Kentucky.
Subject: MEXICO.
Admission for person to single lecture, - cents;
three persons, 30 cents.
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The lecture Of Mr. Tasisro postponed till next week.
March Sit
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T,uNE Rars Old Paintinss-A catalogue embracing
many choice pictures of the old and modern GxRMAN
DurcH FLEMISH ITALIAN and FRENCH SCHOOLS, has been
Enrone who selected the greater part Of Thorn for his
gallery but now wishing realize money for the purpose
hying lands has authorized sell them low prices
MANY Of these paintings from the best old and modern
of merit and well worthy tho attention of pcr
'A' TYNDALE IL MITCHELL,
2l9 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
March 8-d3mif
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