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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-09

A Washington correspondent of the Charleston Mer-
curry (under date of January 25th processes to give the
issues on which the democratic party intends to go into
the presidential election Never was there grosser mis-
representation. For instances Fee-trade, which, he
contends, would never do, because of the "hopeless
state in which the treasury certainly soon to be placed
if not already laced" Never was there a more afro
cous Misrepresentation than this; because never was
freerade, upon its true ad ualorem principles
Invested of minimums and specific duties, placed upon
safer basis; and all the pecuniary interests
OF the country prosperous He says the indepen
dent treasury would not for an ''issue !"
because the government paper is shortly to be at
discount of 20 per cen-a msrepre sentaton which is
only inferior in its extravaganza to the other. After
stating the internal improvements another issue which
would not answer. he contends that il would not be suf
fcien make the issue, alth ough we hold that
the Of the opposition will force into the
test, and will go very far, rresisby, to overwhem the
wings themselves. Finally, he settles down to this
issue:
"The broad pated potter therefore, into council
and, after days deliberations forth with the
scheme of the total conquest OF Mexico and its admi5
sion the Uaion desperate issue, be sure but
be dreaded by those who suppose themselves to have
nothing to lose and everything gain. And you
that such be the great ISSUE before the country
the rebellion OF the rank and file of the party should
intervene prevent it,"
Now, to show how trustworthy he is, and how
shamefully the correspondent of the Mercury plays into
the hands of the wings, we refer to the Presidents
message-to the authoritative and able speech of Mr..
Sewer, of Friday astto the Of the administra
ton, &C., for the refutaton of this idea We are moi
likely to adopt it war-cry; yet we have little
doubt that the wings intend TO make this issue against
us, but they will be blown sky-high in the process
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MARRlED.

On TUESDAY the 9Th inst Washington city by the Rev THO,
ATKINSON Capt JAMES CLARKE Miss ELIZA A. daughter of
Capt RowLErr JAcxsoS all Of Chesterfield county Virginia
The Richmond and Petersburg W please copy
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+ OsT or stolcn mt the fire In tho six BuiIdinRs,
IL on the 18th ult, two breaspns-one miniature of
old gentleman in English dress, the other
little morocco case, containing sewing implements, or
silver also pocket book, with gold clasp, the
name OF the owner written blank page.
suitable reward will be given for the recovery of
either of the above articles by Lieutenant William
Whiting. u. s. NJ, Six Buildings. Feb 9-9t~
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OLYMPIC THEATRE.
THIRD NIGHT OF MRS. BOOTH.

The Manager has great pleasure announcing he has
effected an engagement with the popular actress, Mrs.
G. Jones, for three nights
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DIED.,

On the 9Th instant at O'Clock, p m. WILLIAM ALFRED
second OF JONI and MARIA months
His funeral will take place to CThudayD O'Clock
The friends Of the family invited o attend
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In consequence of these events the election did not
take place on the ed instant but it off on the fol-
lowing day.
The legislature Of Maryland consists of 1903 members
70 wings and SO democrats Mr. JAS A. Pearce was re-
elected by 40 votes although statements have been pub
lshed in the wing papers that he was elected by a
unanimous vote of the Legislature.
We call the readers attention also to the following
protest of Mr. Claget member from Prince Georges
ty upon the journal of the House OF Delegates, OF Thurs
day. February3.
Mr. Clagett Gnd whg) submitted the following order
Ordered That be entered the journal of the House,
that Thomas W. Clageu delegate from Prince Georges
protests against the election of Jas Alfred Pearce the
United Senate because he thinks the sentiments
expressed by said Pearce in speech delivered in the
United States Senate January l3h S4S, upon the Mexican
war, unpatrioc and against the feelings of large
ory of the people of this State Secondly, because by
his reelection, this legislature will endorse the opinions
pressed by said Pearce in said Speech and thereby give
aid and comfort to the enemies of our country"
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DOWERsS Statue OF tho Greek Slave . now on
exhibition at the 0deon of A street and Penn
p IN. ~
Admitiancs rs cts Season tickets 81 Pamphlets ia cts
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From the Monterey Garetts.


No.52. Monterey, Mexico. January 10, l84S.
The fine military appearance and high state Of discipline
and instruction exhibited review the 9Th instant, by
Brevet Major Bages battery the companies ofhe LIST and
III dragons, and the 18th infantry oi the latter
ly Capt Brannon's company has greatly grauhed the
commanding general who takes this occasion commend
the respective commanders for the highly creditable con-
don in which he has found their commands Of which
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tn UNION.



Some excitement having been produced. and some ms
representation having gone FORTH relation to the cleo
ton OF United States senator in place of Mr. James A.
Pearce, whose time expires the 4th of March, 1919,
we deem IT necessary TO state the facts, they are
set forth in the following statement entered on the jour
nal of the Senate of Maryland:
That Wednesday, the second day Of February 1873,
received by the Senate from the House oil
Delegates proposing, with the Of the Senate
proceed the hour OF IL that day the election oil
United States SENATOR to supply the place OF the Hon
James A Pearce, whose will expire the 4th March,
lS9 and that the House had nominated their part the
Hon James A Pearce and Thomas A. Spence That said
message did reach the Senate until o'clock OF that
day. message of concurrence being proposed on the
of the Senate several members of the minority party
in that body stated that they completely taken by
SURPRISE and desired time determine the of
ton in the premises They therefore respectfully urged
the majority their opinion, accordance with the
usual courteses OF the body posponement ofhe election
until the day, seeing the public service could thereby
members of the minority party seeing themselves about to
be forced, with only 10 minutes notice, and with
haste of which they could perceive the necessity into
important election deprived OF their undoubted right Of
giving welconsidered and proper expression of their
wishes in said election, Withdrew from the senate
chamber for the purpose Of consultation, and adopted
course which seemed to them both proper and expedent
for the protection of their rights and those Of their large and
respectable constituency.
JOHN S. SELI.MAN
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CARUsI's SALOON.

CARUsrs SALOON. -
OOIREES DANSANTES.-L. Caru.i has the honor n
- that his soiree will he hsd
the Saloon Saturday evening" 18th February inst
Feb 9-3t - '''f
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On this occasion, Lovel's play Of
LOVES SACRIFICE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-03

honest quota. Ict to exceed one dollar out Of
every two hraared and thirty required to be
raised, or about eighty. five thousand dollars out
Of twenty millions Mr. Ashley, from the sam.
State. pres'd-s over the Judiciary; to him wo uld
be referred all Judicial questions arising out Of
the bsligerent attitude OF the coun trie s-the
right to levy contributions in Mexico, Sc &c.
Mr.. Cas,, OF Michigan, presides over the mill
tary co nnittee, which originate the bills allng
tor the I'm nense army expenditures He co mes
ICON State with three representatives, State
which has, also, allowed its public credit to be
dishonored, aud its debt to remain unpaid.
Mr.. Yulee halls from the State of Florida, with
one representatives II, presides over the n avail
comnittes-a State which, when a Territory,
contracted large debts, land substantially repudia-
ted them
MIR, Rusk, of the new State of Texas, over the
muitis of this Uniou-a State. tho ugh II makes
no offer OF payment, ii Is understood has sug-
gested col Dromise with Its creditors, at about
ten cents on the dollar, upon long credit.
When these distinguished gentlemen find
them selves h ard pressed In the Senate, they call
to their aid the Senators from Mississ ppi, Indi-
ana, and Hi n0is, who are never behind hand In
urging the outlay of large sums for the war
Such are the confidential organs to communicate
with the President and his cabinet. Well may
they say-drive on the Wharf.-The whole of Mexi-
colt Is our destlny-curse the expense
1t remlnds ME OF the famous game supper given
by some OF the genteel loa fers about your city,
who invited their responsible aud more respect
able acqualntances to the entertainment-plled
tn EN- with delicious viands, fruits, and wines;
but alas the invited guests were left to foot the
bills.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-03
WASHINGTON, Feb. !, 1913
Congress To- Day.


As we anticipated, the House are beginning
to think of the necessity of action. OF words,
they have had superabundance though the
palavering is not yet exhausted. The people
may as well begin to make up their minds to d.
rect taxes, that most expensive method OF all
methods of collecting revenue F.; but all other
resources being insufficient, there is no other
alternative left.
In the Senate, we had very good speech in
support of the war-a sound and sensible argu-
Inent from Mr.. Douglass, of Illinois His de.
tails of the history and causes of the Texas war
ofindependence, (for it was not a revolution, }
gave, although from well known facts in history,
a somewhat new and very striking defence OF
Texas and the Texans; and followingit up, he
made out corresponding case IN support Of the
justice of the existing war. He was listened to
with great attention, from the beginning TO the
end.
John Bell, OF Tennessee, strong man, will
follow on the other side tomorrow w.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 81, lS4S.
The Heads of the COMMITTEES.

Every year discloses, more and more, the re.
sponsible and important position of the chair.
men of the leading committees of the two
houses of Congress-they are the organs of
communication between the executive and lie.
aislative departments Of the government The
whig party being in the ascendancy in the House
of Representatives, the confidential persons in
communication with the President and Secreta-
RES, are necessarily the chairmen of the Senate
committees 10 state Of war, the chairmen Of
the committees of Foreign Relations, OF the
military, OF the Navy, OF the Militia, and OF the
JUDICIARY, mold tue most important posts
Has IL ever occurred 10 you to enquire who fill
those hlgh places IN the Senate, and what great
States or Interests they representa- From the
above named committees originate all the great
measures which involve our national erneadi-
lures Mr.. Sewer, from Arkansas. STATE with
one repr. sentative In the House, pr.sldes over
our fvreign relations. To him all treaties and
negotiations for restoring peace to the counrrv
must be referred; he represents a State thar foy
more than six years, has wholly neglected 10
pay one dollar Of the principal or interest of i,s
public debt, and laughs its creditors in the face
In case money is TO be raised 10 carry on the
var Arksnsas would contribute, if che paid her
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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2, 1913.
Gen. Thentricals, &c.

Gen. Iheatricals, &c.
Gen. Quitman exchanged SITUATIONS with our
citizens this morning, at Independence Hall.
The Mayor welcomed him to the city in a neat
address, and the response of Gen. Qaitman bore
testimony to the gallant bearing of the Pennsyl-
vanians in Mexico. He referred particularly to
the second Pennsylvania regiment, as being i'm
meda:ely under his command at Chaputepec.
The officers of the lst division P. M, shake
hands with him this evening at Military Hall.
He leaves town tomorrow. Gen. Gaines also
arrived here, en- route for your city.
An incendiary attempt was made last night, in
Dock street. A bundle of shavings had been ig-
nlted beneath the door of B. Franklln's wheel
wright shop, but it was discovered in time to
prevent damage.
Miss Wemyss and ]. B. Roberts are filling an
engagement at the Arch street theatre with SO
much credit to themselves that they are nightly
growing in popular favor.
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Lansdon do for do; Borden. Abbot Baltimore r. Fall HI
slo9P Ann Holiness Now York for do st ar sehrs
NonFoLx, Jan s-Arr schr Julia Arm shnba from Esst
bound to Boston .chS Ann Mott from New York;
schr Burlinyton Tefshen from Gilmore BID 70 Fall River;
sch, James aud Heury Thomas, om Baltimore bound
schr Water Witch, Rogers tom Baltimore Boston; schr
Barrett Boush from New York River Boson sehr Fsri
sn MG from fSFk Rvsrt New York; ehr Pyrets Doyle
In Roads Jan so-ship Nadi.or Foster 81 days
ron An weSp bound to y Point ship Passn Aq,hor
Iudies bark Kirkland Baltimore New Orlesns bark
!he,s, fo'd do Charlsston; ship Charles BALTIMORE do
Belfast srhrs NicLeson Baltic Providence ADD. Ks-
ridse fom Baltimore Ostevideo went to see 18th inst
NEW Brpronp, Dec s-Beow, aherm brig. painted black
PORTLAND. Dee 3l-Arr schr Merose, Cottrel Bsfast
for Matanzas CD brig Jas Roach, Brown Cadenas schr
PaovTNcrTowN Dec GAR schr Buena VISTA for North
Carolina
PHILAprLrHrA. Feb 2-Arr brips Lewis Norlh from Rio
Janeiro; Martha KDsmap, from Matanzas; Bug
SAVANNAH. Jsa brig Henry Marshall Freeman. IA
up squarsngsed vessel CID, Br ship Thomss. BIewe-,
Mobiles b. ship Charlotte Campbell, Mobiles hrg Judge
Whitman Peterson Boston, Sd brig John Enders johnson.
ST MARKS Fla Dec Arr brig Zebra, Drinhyater. from
Porto Rico, Turks Island; l5h barks Randall Mafshal
West, York; 18Th Mou,auk Gates dos CID 2d. brgs Flo
Warcalltr Joselyn. do In port bark Monauk ldg; brxs
Lucy Biow and Emsline, dg Peconic loaded; Greeian
---E-K-C--Exzxx
Passengers Arrived.
LrvEaPooL-Packet lhip Fidelia-Mr Ings-is3 in the
atceiege
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BALTIMORE, Feb. 2, lS4S.
The Office Seekcrs-Ihe Magistracy-Ths Upper


The Office Seekcrs-Ihe Magistracy-Ths Upper
Ten Bails-Beauty and Usiiness-7he Steamer.
The ofiice-seekers are in great trouble on &C.
count of the delay of Governor Thomas in
making his appointments, whilst the "ins," of
course, remain perfectly contented. l learn
that he is very DESTROYS, before making his ap-
pointments of magistrates for the city, to have
the new magistrate bill passed by the legisla-
ture, which will put stop to the unmitigated
rascalltles OF the present system, which prevents
any honest man from accepting an appointment.
The second ball of the Baltimore Assemblies"
will come off on the 18th inst, and is expected to
eclipse the last in the beauty and splendor Of its
arrangements: A number Of new members have
been admitted from the upper walks of life, and
numerous applications for tickets from those of
the middle tier rejected. The great lack of beau
ty at the first ball plainly indicated that the femi
nine loneliness for which Baltimore is so famous
does not exist in the upper walks of life-but
rather among the daughters of our mechanics,
merchants, &c.-among those who are competent
TO make good wives, careful housekeepers, and
good mothers: They are truly endowed with the
aristocracy of beauty.
Our city is unusually dull-nothing stirring of
the slightest interest. The .Acadia's news is ex.
pected, however, in a couple of hours, and will
cause quite a stir in the mercantile community.
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NTELLIGEyCg BY THE MAILS.
iWAsHINer TON, Feb. l, 1913.


The Heraid-Congress- Direct Idrss'
The Herald which came by this mornings
mail set every body to talking, and not few to
serious thinking. The question OF peace is ra-
ther an attractive subject, and the object itself
is something almost as desirable at this time US
the couques, Of Mexico. If we had two or three
hundred spare millions in the treasury, the alb
sorp'ion of Mexico, as territorial appendage,"
would b. holiday operation but the fact is.
Mr.. Walker is short of funds, and regulars aud
volunteers cost money, even among the miaes Of
Mexico. because they are so deep dowa in the
earth that 1t requires a heap of digging and
pumping out OF W tter. to get at the raw material.
N this dilemma, Mr.. Wllnot has hit upoa
another piscs of thunder. He has proposed an
enqiiry into the expedlency of resort to direct
tax All IN, and to this compile ion we must come
at last !" This is one move toward a speedy aud
peace, and We expect Mr.. G ,llatin
and Mr.. Bolts, and perhaps Mr.. Clay, W i'll short
ly CIV; us more letters on tn. subject, in the IL
nanctal aspect of the case. Business operations
are about TO be commenced in earnest. w.
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HAcKETTsrowN, IN. ] } Jan. 26, 1913.
Political Matters-Generai Taylor and the Pre-
sidencu

Political Matters-Generai TAYLOR and the Pre-
sidsncy.
Believing, my dear Mr.. Herald, that every
thing connected with Gen. Taylor, and more
particularly, everything which bears upon his
prospects and intentions in regard to the Pres-
dency, is looked upon with peculiar interest by
the countless myriads Of your readers, in COM.
some time since, send you the following, taken
from the Warren Journal of yesterday
LETTER FROM GEN. TAYLOR.
The proossdinss Of the democratic meeting which
warded to Gen Taylor at Monterey The following
letter, which copy from the original has lately been
HEADQUARTERS, Army OF OccuPArIor
Camp near Monterey, Sept. %, 1s47 :
the resolutions adopted meeting of the Democratic
republicans of the county Of Warren in New Jersey
responding to the nomination Of myself at other
cratic meetings. for tbs Presidency at the ensuing cleo
ton.
My views relative to the mention Of my name as
known to tho country and therefore avail myself Of
the present occasion to acknowledge deep
20 the citizens comprising the meeting, for their honora
BILE mention Of my services and the resp made by
them to former democratic meetings.
=" | have the honor to remain,
Z" With high respect,
e Your most obedient servant,
~ TAYLOR
Major Gen. U. 8 A. Com"
.sMros CooKr, Esq ,ssc'y," Sc
There are facts connected with this letter
which mean something. Look, for Instance, at
the cool, short, reluctant, non-committal an
nouncement OF it by the editor. Take, in con-
nectlon with this, the fact that it bears date Sep
TENDER ~, and has not been permitted TO see the
light until the 25th of January. Allowing a
month tor 1t to reach the secretary, it has laid
neglected and forgotten for upwards of three
months. Why is this What does it mean
Simply that the politicians have made use of the
tclat which surrounds the name of old Rough and
Ready to accomplish their own selfish, local and
immediate purposes and having succeeded in
that, are now ready to give him the go-by. Having
arrived at this conclusion, 1t presents some
grave questions IN the philosophy of politics,
worthy OF discussion In the Herald. First, is
the apparent popularity OF old lack as Presi-
dental candidate all made of this brittle mate.
rial Are all these Taylor meetings, eulogies,
resolutions and nominations, but so many ex.
perments for electing governor, or carrying
congressional district These are questions
which reflection suggests, but which facts and
circumstances must answer. Judging from the
indications in this neighborhood, ! should un.
heeitatingly answer in the affirmative Be this
as 1t may, gambling politicians may find it very
easy matter, for a temporary purpose, to lead the
rank and file OF their respective parties to the
support Of a gallant and heroic chief but can
they bring them back They may call for tn em
but, like the Welchman's spirits, "will they
come - few weeks will show who comes
out at the little end OF the horn in this game Of
double hufe-the hero or the politicians.
Nous VERRoNs.
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MARITIME INTELLIGENCE.

Cleared.
ships-Nerse (Fr) HUE. Hivfe, BOYD Hineken; Cam
deu, sherwood, Ch,rle.ton, Duhhsm Dimon.
Brig-Wauon ar Dauisoa London, r Winslow.
sch,-Hebecca Woglsm. Peurshurg, Va Hunter 90;
II NJ Johnson Hardy. St Marys Ga Brett vose; Ann Hy-
move. " McCrsdy & Co; Jas Barrett, May. Philadelphia;
RadiuR Smith. do . . 49,
rs-Lady Fenwick. Thompson, New Haven; Vgilant.
Heath Providence.
Arrived.
Packet ,hip Fidels, Yeston Liverpool Jan SID il co
Feb l lat Loo 70 49, exchanged gnas with bark show
ing blue red signals and white with II above aod
below. Ion lat 10 90 shr imposed her to be tho
Sont ef. .,,.
Co. The came TO anchor Of the Hook On Monday night
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Sl3,6Sl ,0so 81
DANIEL GRAHAM,
Register Of the Treasury.

BOUNDARY BsTwEEN VIRGINIA AND OMo.-The
Richmond Vhig says: We learn, by letter of
the ash alt from Washington, that the Vrgois and
Ohio commissioners have adjourned without being ass
10 settle the boundary question Ohio claimed the low
water IN Ik. Virginia claimed the high water mark but
willing to make the water In the channel whether
high or low, the boundary This would make variable,
but at the time distinct and pslpsbie boundary
Tit proposition however not acceded to by the
done,