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gencies demanded the devotion of his life to her
cause He, too, soldier of the last war
with England. He was one of the few brave Ken
mckans who survived the horrible butchery at the
river Rasn. He was with General Jack son at the
battle OF New Orleans, on which occasion, by his
daring courage, he exorted from the old Hero of the
Hermitage as the chivalric Ney did Of Napoleon, the
splendid compliment of being the bavest of the brave
On the close of the war; like General Jackson he retired
to civil ife became distinguished lawyer. and finally
representative in Congress He is now, as our readers
well know, the commander in chief of the American
armies in Mexico Throughout his whole career he has
evinced the highest order of intellect the most chival.
courage and the purest private virtues and accom-
plishments, which have commanded the confidence and
attachment of all who know him He, too like General
Css presents private character without spot or bemish
Such the and principles and such the candi-
dates which the democratic party of the Union presents
for the sufrages of the American people Who will not
say that they emneny merit the confidence and sup
port of the great American democracy, and of all who
prefer their country and its progress and prosperity to
party? What democrat, but traitor to his cause
and principles, will oppose them
In conclusion, we repeat the battle has begun Our
banner unfued to the breeze presenting upon its folds
glorious creed and the of the ustrious citi
zens who have been selected TO impersonate it. We
again invoke every democrat to rally to the standard of
his party which is truly the emblem of his countrys
and his countrys glory If any are lukewam,
call upon them to from their difference If any
have dsappoinmens to brood over, fancy they have
been wronged pray them to sacrifice their private gries
upon the altar Of the common good. We invite all to
take part in the contest in which are engaged that
they may participate in the glory of the great victory
which is destined the efforts OF the democracy
of the Union in November Let us remember that
"UNIoN SUCCESS"
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Fifth Despatch.
s o'clock.


When the doors were opened after secret session,
debate was going on upon the resolution asking whig
pledges from candidates Col Haskell secuted the idea that
wing would vote for anybody but wing. No pledges
were necessary He hoped the resolution would be laid
the table, and the convention would proceed 10 nomi-
nate Clay, Scott, Taylor Mclean, or any other good
whig The Chairman had decided the resolution out of
order, and debate appeal from his decision
Mr.. Everett of Vermont spoke, but inaudibly.
Mr.. Gentry followed He said the original motion was
for prescribing the mode of eectng the amendment was
to prescribe test of opinion He contended that the
people themselves had determined the question: and the
nomination of this convention would sufficiently guaran
ty that the candidate wing He moved to Law the
appeal on the table, which carried The previous
question was then called and sustained
The main question then taken on the resolution
the vote by vipa uoue Individually, until majority
obtained; which was adopted
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Tue race In lule over five hours MIR. Stevons's ST.
Maria carried away her mast and was Otherwise ai.h
The wind was fresh, and at times sqaally; aud the Tim
made was not as good as il has been.
The Hibernia tod y with 81 Passengers bea
Wy mall and large amount of specierepor,ea at
of 400 900.
The weather to-day is suddenly and unseasonaby cool
greatcoat may be seen here and there in tho streets and
is indispensable the traveller. The young fruits can
scarcely fai TO suffer. f4aaHa-lN FED
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THE UNION


Who can doubt this indomitable. democratic Stale
We have never entertained the slightest fear about the
success OF our ticket be the wing champion who he may
The response which already coming up from her press
and her people, is rapidly removing every impression
which has been made by one or two of her delegates
IN the late Baltimore convention. For example: 1.-The
Dallas Cahaba) Gazette congraulaies its friends that
Notwithstanding the clouds which lowered over the
convention during It's organization, owing to the unfor
tunate difference which existed among our friends from
New YORK. threatening disastrous consequences del
egates have made nomination, and one that will be re-
ceived with universal and enthusiastic appreciation. No
matter what may have been personal preferences
this nomination we pledge support In saying
this, we believe speak the sentiments of the democrats
OF this region Let prepare for the coniict-with
our principles as our weapons-with truth as our armor
and shield, and with the of CAss and BUTLER in
scnbed on our banners, battle with an assurance
of victory"
The montgomery Gazette" halls the nomination with
enthusiasm. 1t declares:
$50 far have been able to learn the nominations
by the Baltimore Convention appear give universal salts
faction TO the party As for ourselves should have
ferred Mr. Kings upon ticket for the office
OF Vice President to that of any other whateve his great
experience and talents enenty qualify him for the office
as MS long and distinguished public and
vices in the of his country give him. opinion
claims superior to those OF any other individual
entertain no doubt that If these considerations had
allowed to determine the question: he would have been
chosen by accamaon but other elements of calculation
had to be taken into the We have willy foe
contend with, and standard bearers had to be selected
who could command the strongest force points near
est the strongholds of the enemy. Alabama is safe
beyond contngeneies-not so Kentucky and Tennessee
where General Butler is greatly and deservedy popular
This view of the matter sufficiently for the
nomination Of Mr.. King the disappointment of his nu-
merous friends, Mr. King HIMSELF however, actuated
he has always proved himself be- by motives OF the
purest PATRIOTISM and scornng he would descend to
manGuvring in his behalf would be the very last
to complain, to feel, the least Of complaint
on the contrary, he, cannot doubt for a moment will
most cheeruy give the nominations his support
AS the ticket It stands the wings acknowledge
to be strong one--some conessing that in their
candid Judgments it must be elected and the motto
of the democrats is prnc ples men, and all per-
sona preferences must be yielded considerations OF har
mony and the common good, we have no fears that the
nominations will not be hailed with delight and responded
to with the enthusiasm by the democratic party
throughout the length and breadth of the land"
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The Building Committee OF the National Washington
Monument present their grateful Acknowledgements all
hose pc who assisted in conveying the
of the monument from the railroad depot the ground
the contemplated cdfcc. Their thanks particularly
due and hereby rendered TO General Henderson and
Commodore Mckinley, for their generous aid in men,
music, and fixtures. little accident occurred llrh
bridge but the skill and perseverance, of our me-
chancs soon put all things rights when the procession
moved on in fine STYLE and the huge block marble was
deposited in the foundation of the monument without ur
hef accident or delay amid the cheers of the multitude
and the music of the band
June THO CARBERY Chairman
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BALTIMORE, June IS, p. m.
The Wing National Vaes~e<s NOT TO be sed
TEXAS adnsitted.-Sscyst sessions. The markets &C.
Inc proceedings OF the convention in Phladelphia
CLOSELY watched here by all parties and the bulletin board
at the Sun Office has been crowded with
all the morning
Inc convention met 10 o'clock this morning, and
learn nave had unprecedented stormy session Tne first
BUSINESS was the report OF the Committee Credentials
wuch recommended that louisiana be allowed to vote for
Texas and that those delegations that are not fun he al
lowed 70 MI their vacancies and full electoral vote
10 whch thef States are entitled This report of course
caused sPted debate; and, finally, the was taken
on IT, and the report rejected by vote of l56 to l26
The of this vote has ca sed
excitement here there about " thar
30 of whom Taylor This vote of courx ,o,k,
most decidedly anti Tayorish, and indicates the pro.hi
that Crttenden, with prominent northern man G vos
President will be the nominees However, It /. useless to
speculate now in all probability telegraph viii, re
port you the result this reaches you e,3a. N,
Aer deciding allow the delegates TO fill vacancies
in their delegation the question Of allowing the Louisian
delegates to waA taken up and thsrs
appeared be unequvoca evidence that such was the de-
OF the wings Of Texas that portion of the report Of h
committee adopted. At two O'Clock tho conven-
ton adjourned four O'Clock, when they are TO meet
in session. and continue with closed doors un-
ill six O'Clock in the evening when they are again 10 be-
opened, and business publicly resumed. They have now
arrived at the nominating point and probably tho tug of
war will come off tonight
The MARKrrs.-The Baltimore -four market is quiet to-
day, and without change in prices A sale of 100 bbls
Howard street flour made this morning 1t rs GAL
more than which holders unwilling to give There
sales OF City Mills yesterday at IS rs, and the
same price is asked to-day Rye -four - u.s. with sales
meal, So 37A Small sales Of rcd wheat at 81 IL
81 20; white, nominal at 81 20 81 80 Corn is quet
sales of white at IS 49, and Of yellow - 40 oats
33 IS; rye, 20 73 The provision market unchanged
groceries steady but sales small Whiskey is selling at ii
a 22 cts per gallon in hogsheads and barrels
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@ 1t is due to our excellent and promising young
lie of Gen Cass, the democratic candidate for President re-
Gently published in this paper and much admired is
from his pen Its highly spirited and Pennsy
pantan.
We are reminded by the above paragraph in the Penn
sylvanian of an omission of which have been guilty.
in negecting to state that the very excellent sketch
of the life of Gen. Cass to which audes that which
lately appeared in columns. The name of the au-
thor of admirable production should be extensively
known.
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with small i'm proyements

. B, with valuable building thereon
The terms Of sale one-th f,he purchase money be
paid in hand, and FOR the residue credit of one, two three
four, and five will be gven if required the pucha
- give notes satisfactorily endorsed with interest
ery, secure the payment of the said notes and on
compliance with these terms, all the right and title the
present proprietors believed be undoubtedly will be
given
In default OF compliance with the of sale in five
days. the right reserved of reseng the property the
risk and expense of the purchasers in default
June 9-difts X. w. DYER, Auctioneer.
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CITY DESPATCH.
Corner of 18Th and streets, doors east of the Burnt
Theatre, and the square oith the Union Office
fronting Pennsylvania avenue.

Corner of 18Th and streets, doors east of the Burnt
Theatre, and on the same square toh the Union Office,
fronting Pennsylvania avenue
ITO TIE &, CITIZENS II STRANGERS raA AND soJoURN-
Despatch essentially necessary in Washington, the sub
scrber has established the above to be conducted similar
which persons distant points of the city may
with each other without trouble delay, and very
small expense 1t has been found conveniently useful in
the northern cities, and sustained and encouraged
by ali classes and the undersigned will do all that fidelity
and industry do make 1t convenient and useful
establishment and only asks in the confidence and
support of his friends and the public Charges will be
moderate, and regulated according to distance: On COM
munica,ons within the distance of half mile from the of
fce cents one mile cents, &C. Packages charged
Boxes will be placed in various parts Of the city, marked
"City Despatch" Each box will be in the of re-
sonsibe person. under lock and key where letters be
dropped and in few hours. and sometimes in few min
ass they will be taken by the carrier and brought to the
'Despach Office"
1t is presumed that letters containing money will be
dropped in the boxes but special arrangement made with
the proprietor for their delivery.
The proprietor believes that when the plan of the Ciy
Despatch is fully understood, great convenience will be
found not only to the citizens. but strangers
and others who have business that requires despatch
Notices delivered for marriages. deaths, associations clubs
&c. at small charge
As practicable, all communications shoald be plain
written with the person name place of business street,
avenue &c., that there may be mistake in their de-
Boxes will be placed the following points in day or
two and others put in position as the demands of the c
tor may be promoted;
J. w. Nairn's drug store of New York avenue
and 18th r. Farnhams bookstore, of Penn
and ii r. s. Patterson's drug store corner
Of Penn and 9th street; VIM r. Riley's dry good
store, of 9Th street, opposite the market house
Deany's drug ore of Penn and A
j. L klmon's grocery store, of Penn and
LIST street, near the Capitol.
When persons whom letters addressed cannot he
found CATER all due search is made they will be deposit
ed in the city post office.
The proprietor will take favor to be informed of
any delinquency i'm his carriers, improper conduct
their part
boy who is we'll acquainted in the city, and can come
well recommended for honesty, polite manners, &c. will
find "a place-none other need apply.
June--9 JOHN SHAW, Proprietor.
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The OPERA.

The celebrated Segun troupe opened the Adelph on
Wednesday night with the opera of Mariana 1t is
unnecessary for to say anything commentator of
this company for their heretofore has been based
on their merits alone. In New York, Philadelphia, and
Baltimore, they seldom fail TO draw full houses Mr.
Reeves formerly of the Bishop troupe, now performing
with the Seguins, and TENOR he has not superior
in the county. One song from him is worth the price
of admission.
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From our New York Correspondent.

NEW York, June 7, 1S4o
We have by telegraph this of the temporary
organization of the Wing Convention by the appointment
Of John A. Collier president pro The Clay men
thereat in ecstacies and their confident belief
that Clay win be nominated on the first ballot.
Doubtful
The export Of specie from this port for the first five
months of this year exhibits very marked increase
the exploration for the corresponding months of the years
l8a7 and 1916. The comparative table is follows:
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First Tclegraphic Despatch.

PHILADELPHIA, June Sill o'clock
Convention assembled. Prayer was given by the Rev.
Mr.. Atwood Methodist preacher. Minutes were read
and adopted.
Committee on Credentials reported the delegation from
the District of Columbia admitted to honorary seats
and that the Louisiana delegation should represent Texas
Debate upon the power Of State delegations to fill vacan-
cies.
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BANK OF THE METROPOLIS,
Washingfpn fu,a q lQfl

washington, June z, ISAS-
rTNHE Stockholders in this bank hereby notified that
election for trustees Of the bank, to the
year then ensuing will be held at the banking
on Monday, the 3D. day of July next
The polls will be opened at 10 O'clock a. m and close
at O'Clock, p. M
BY order of the board.
June 3--ecdtd RID. SMITH, Cashier
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Second Despatch.

That part of the committees report authorizing ma.
joy Of the delegates from States not fully represented
to cast the entire electoral vote and fill vacancies gave
rise to long debate The previous question was called
and sustained and the main question negaved by vote
Of yeas l26, nays 1856
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II OFFMANS Course of Legal study second edition
III rewritten and much enlarged. Two volumes octav VI
bound in one price (halfprce) ~ rs.
May 20 F. TAYLOR,
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By LUSBY & CO.,

Acton and Commission Merchants No % Hanover street
Baltimore.
a5 900 feet superior Crotch and Notified Mahogany
Veneers.
I,5OO feet Board and Plank.
WILL be sold Tuesday morning, 18th inst 10 oclk
w No % Hanover street, hous
and feet very superior notified and crotched veneer
some of which very beautiful; also 500 of board
and plank and wide This lot OF mahogany is the best
that has sold in Baltimore for time past and
worthy the attention of dealers and manufacturers Sale
positive.
Terms. Sums under $50, cash $50, four months
credit, for approved endorsed notes with interest.
LUSBY ~ CO, Auctoneers
No % Hanover street, Baltimore.
lima -
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UNFINISHED HOUSE TO let, taree-story, with back
building, containing eleven rooms, and situated
Pennsylvania avenue between l7h and 18th Streets
the War Department Inquire at the drug store of Wether-
bee Bates, opposite the Seven Buildings Pennsylvania
Nov. 0-dn
r OkT, in the grenade OF tho President's House.
IL Wednesday afternoon, a BRAcxLEr, with god
clasps The finder will be suitably rewarded leaving
at the Office OF the Union. June 8-2t
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Fourth Despatch,

Morning mostly occupied with explanations regarding
the credentials of the Missouri and Louisiana delega
tonshe delegation of Louisiana was authorized TO cast
the vote OF Texas in accordance with the wish expressed
in the Texas State convention.
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Third Despatch

Convention adjourned till o'clock, for secret sessio
Hall not to be opened to the public till O'Clock.
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FINES or twelve good Plnsterers VIII aud rnn,ov
4 ment for few weeks on Mr.. w. Winder's binding
Call on the subscriber.
June 6-3s JAMES b. PHI IpS
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All the reports from Philadelphia that the eud
between the Taylor and Clay wings is active and bitter
In this city It's beyond doubt Scarcely single active
politician the Clay side will vote for Taylor, if nomi-
nated and vce Versa The Clay wings however, are the
Incorporating.
The value Of merchandise imported into this district and
the received for duties during the past month";
choftb il am eyed
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MILITARY Laws Of the United States, including
IV those relating the army, marine corps voun
militia bounty lands and pensions which preixed
the rules and articles OF war; and the Constitution Of the
F. TAYLOR.
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IN N. ". DrER, .auc,fon.>r.

VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUG.
TlON.-The subscriber will offer for sale at public
auction Saturday, the 10Th of June instant at o'clock
p m at his auction rooms, the following valuable lots
with the Improvements thereon:
Lot No 6, in square ZIG
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Rv n. " DYER, .1..c,ss.ssr.

T7oR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION.-The excellent sub
s,antiay built three story brick house, Capitol HILL
adjoining the Of tho Hon Judge Canch, having
extensive and back buildings and good stable
and coach house attached will be offered for sale by pubic
auction on Tuesday, 9Th day OF June The
take place on the premises at O'Clock, p. m
The terms sale One fourth OF the purchase money
to be paid the day of sale, within three days there
AFTER and the balance in one, two and three from
the day sale the be paid soni annually and
to be secured by bond and deed Of the property
r. w. DYER,
May 2l-eoS1ds Auctiouecr.
DJ-The above sale II postpsnsd tll Friday evening
next, the 9th instant, Same hour and plsce
ROBERT w. DYER,
June 2-9t Auctioneer.
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If should happen that Clay is not nominated at Phia-
dephia the Clay here and hereabouts will be exceed
ing wrath IT. in addition Taylor should succeed the
ruin of their fallen chief there is saying what will hap
PEN They are full of blood and gnnpowder to-day
line of stout boats of 800 tons burden
be established this season between montreal ana Ont
cayo and the intermediate ports The first left Mon
trea last Monday for Chicago direct with of ST.
Ubes SALT OIL brandy salt fish, and other articles, intend
ed as experiment.
The COMMITTEES the demonstration for Ireland at the
Tabernacle other eyenng, have published strong and
earnest letters of sympathy and from Chief
Justice Hornblowe of New Jersey, Gov Seward Senators
Dickinson and r. johnson, Hon. Mr.. Wlmo, Hon. Mr..
Morgan, Secretary of Stale, NC.
The annual regatta OF the New York Yacht Club was
held yesterday. The eighty miles, and eight
yachts entered for it, The Cornela OF rs TONS won
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ENOR RENT.-A new ,wostory frame dwelling, beauti-
IL fully situated the Of 22d and streets,
the Observatory To good tenant tho rent will be mod.
y -
Also, two-story brick house, G, between 10Th and
2ls Possession will be given Immediately. Apply
to William H. Minnx, William Nourse, General Land
Office.
May 11-eodtf r
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KlN0's LACE srORE, between lOsh aWA llsh streets,
N Pennsylvania avenns.-Mr. KING has inst returned
from New York with first assortment Of summer
goods which sell cheaper than any Other nore In
country We have time specify the articles La
dies wishing good goods low prices will do well to
call
? June Stiff ]. I. ". y. kiNG.
A Cat~chism Of Thersagh Bass and Harmony, ~
"A Joussez Is cents.
Hamilton's Introduction to Choral Singing, ~ cents
Hanitons Theoretical and Practical Catcchism on Meo-
dy, Is cents
Keicha's Orohe s'ral Primer, 25 cents.
MeyN r. TAYLOR
TTNAE Copartnershlp heretofore existing under
of Haw Yeott Co, is this day dissolved BY mutual
consent-(ieorge w. Y, ott retiring from the firm.
GEORGE w. YkLLOTT,
May l3-eo2w AN
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ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Prjneet0m, Dallas e0spssr arkansas,
Has permanently located and will puncualy attend
business intrusted to his in Dallas the adjacen
counties. May l8-3m.
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(NOOD Common Playing Cards. o. per dozen. q
VI Fine do do 81 rs per dozen.
Crehores and Bartlet's eagle playing cards mt unu
sually low prices.
May % F. TAYLOR.
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Mr.. John W.. Fowler, of New York, moved that the
name OF the delegate handed in represent the State
Texas in the committee, (James NJ Ray,) be excluded
from the committee the ground that Texas was moi
represented on the floor of the house, and that the gen
teman named belonged to the State Of Louisiana The
Chair ruled the motion out of order
The convention then adjourned till 4 o'clock, D. M
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US-An adjourned meeting Of the Jacksen Dsmsorafie
Association will be held at Jackson Hall on Friday,
0 clock, p. d. HENRY WOOD.
June 7-2t Secretnrv
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0ct-A Correspondent nor Democratic papers may bs
had by addressing applying the editor Of The Union.