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Letters from Gen Golfers party, hound for California

Letters from Gen. Golfers party bound for California
dated Santa Fe August 10TH have been received They
expected to leave the 16th and TO be at San Diego
forty days less They 60 by the southern route direct
to the mouth of Salt river and the ella. The writers
speak OF the pilgrimage across the plains as OF
cessve toll Life on the praries is anything but trip OF
pleasure. One letter, published in the Cincinnati Ga.
zette, says:
Thousands will now testify that the truth has been sup
pressed and point with sorrowing hearts to the
along the line Of their march evidence that toll,
vaon Sickness and DEATH 20 with the train of the poor
deceived and starving emgIants Even at this point,
where comparatively but few have congegated, witness
the destitute and broken In spirit far from home friends,
and without the of going forward, of returning
have the tears coursng their way the sunburnt
children. and his happy fresde and have SEEN,
the own gather his brow as he referred the
false Inducements and high-wrough descriptions Of the
country and its prosperity which led him to with all
he held dear In The hope oil acquiring wealth without
labor
We are indeed 'pecuiar people," though we are not
always Jealous of good works." No people country
but the American would think il possible 10 march from
and well appointed army but we ARgos herd together in
little bands of tens and ftes, pack wives and little
mules In CARTS and start of journey Of
four five thousand miles with little concern though
their that would have been far better have sad
at home letting "wel enough alone" have conversed
with hundreds going to California ? but yet TO
the first who had any settled plan for the future
fixed idea of what he TO do should he reach there The
hearache has been broadcast the way and there
yet to be much more Of IL in the future"
He describes the country between the Arkansas and
Santa Fe as utterly wreiched, and dear at gift The
picture OF vice and profgacy given is truly deporabe
Crowds were assembled round the gaming tables in
seated the ground in every street, engaged in the same
vice,
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Mn. CALHouN--A rumor has been going the rounds
OF the press 10 the effect that Mr. Calhoun contemplated
Iesgnng his seat in the Senate at an early day
We have il in power TO state on good authority
that no such intention has been either or
tanned by Mr. Calhoun, and that the is entirely
without foundation.
The history OF his whole past life proves that he would
not desert his post at hour like this unless physical
debility compelled him that cause happily does not
ist and South Carolina can still lean upon the strong
arm al her great son as heretofore.
His withdrawal at this time would be not only State
but national calamity for the hears and hopes OF al
true southern men now turn 10 him a. the cbampion of
southern rights and southern honor on the oor of Con
gess Long may he there stand as pillar of strength Il
the land and the people he loves and has served 80 we'll
columbia Is. ca Tsiegroph
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10 me Eduors rom me neighb0rh00d Of Jacksonville,
East Florida, October 4, lsio.
Permit me to suggest the proprey of giving the admin
istraon touching up on the subject OF the murders
med by the Seminole Indians on the settlers on Indian
river and on Pease creek months since This has
caused portion of the army be brought on great
expense and cost TO the government all of which could
have been prevented If the Indian sub-agen Mr. Samuel
Spencer had gone and occupied his place the agency
among the Indians where ne was appointed. Had he
done so, he no doubt would, his predecessors did,
have prevented any depedaons from the Indians the
whites, and have saved the lives OF those who
killed, and consequently, the preparations for But
he did not do From the time be received his commits
slon he occupied instead OF the agency the city OF jack
sonville two hundred and fifty miles from the agency,
and made effort go there until after the
ders were committed and his conduct noticed in the
democratic paper OF that city He then went to Tampa
Bay. and returned saying he could get person to go
with him to the Indians. He then went TO w ash
lngton Mr. Spencer was active wing elecor in this
State in the presidential election; which, presume is
sufficient in the estimation OF the cabinet even if through
hs neglect all the frontier were scalped by the saw
ages, and presume does not in the estimation OF the
President his cabinet constitute any OF "honesty
fidelity, and capacity" When the Florida commission.
ers as am informed, went on to Washington to see the
President in relation 10 the murders that had been
mitted he The of his departure for his north
ern TOUR and did not delay long enough give them any
satisfaction IN relation TO their mission, but usual,
feIred them TO his Secretaries presume he could not
delay forego the pleasure of his speeches. which might
become stale by keeping too long.
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The Blue Book, Sc.
To The Editors of the Uaions


There have been several articles recently published 10
the Union signed The Hermit" which are calculated to
attract attention 10 the in which the present
administration disposng OF the patronage Of the gov
eminent among the people, and great anxiety is ex-
pressed among those interested to drag the "Hen from
his CELL in order TO obtain particular information on
the subject But find he is not to be deprived of
his comfortable retirement in that way and as you seem
TO be in his confidence and am about leaving town.
after waiting several months in the expectation of having
opportunity TO bid for the printing and binding of the
Blue Book" the printing ruling. and binding OF the
blank returns OF the 7h census &c. can YOU or The
Hermit" or anybody else inform us how those fat Jobs
have been disposed of And you let US know what
contracts have been privately made for those and other
heavy government jobs for which public competition has
always until been invited by public advertisement
II youor The Hermit both together, are acquainted
with the facts, pray let us have them, and you will
oblge the public generally and especially aid in sustain
ing the patience OF your fellow-citizen, JOB.
THE above is not the only instance in which our at
tention has been called to this subject by citizens inter
ested in the natter but all that we feel at liberty to say
al present, is that yigant eyes fixed in certain
quarter and Sob" may satisfied that should the
legal rights Of any OF citizens be withheld. for the
noble purpose Of paying for the cringing sevilty OF
party sycophants. democratic Congress will hold to
rigid accountability all those who set the laws at def
ance. We may find it necessary hereafter to enlarge
upon this topic: at present we forbear.-UNIoN.]
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The PROMISED PAPERS OF LORD BYRos.-lt has been
announced that repued OF Lord Byron has brought
over TO this country the uneded letters and MSS OF the
poet-the publication OF which was inierdcted in En-
gland, through injunction obtained by MIR Hobhouse
his literary executor This is statement notice
in the London Atheneum thus discrediis the enterprise:
We hope that as well with the view Of protecting the
pu be against we about TO ex
pose, guarding the property OF the late Lord Byrons
family literary works Of the poet viii please 10 al
ford space in columns Tor the following statement
Many the periodicals Of the day announce under the IL
tie The Uncdited Works Of Lord Byron the Intended
Dcaton OF a work containing his LofdshiPs Letters,
Journals and other MSS in tbs possession OF his son,
George Gordon Byron E,q The editor states In his adyer
that he has been permitted TO have the free use
Of all the poets MSS in the possession Of hts sister, the
Hon. Mrs Leigh" and that "ihc valuable OF all his
documents have been conrdcd him by members OF the
Poets family For the purpose u Is presumed, oil
promoting circulation the work, and,
wec OF giving some color TO the superstition that may
be continued series Of the standard edition OF Lord BY
rons works he adverses that is lie printed uniform
with Mr. Murrsy's edition Of Lord Byrons works" 10
re statements have authority To prove
that Lord Byron's family heard his orp having
any the editor much better known by that
excellent institution called "Tno Society OF Guardians for
the Protection Of Trades than by the family; that he
sion OF the Poets sister, the honorable Mrs Leigh and
thai no documents had been conded him by oil the
family Mr. Murray has, moreover, given us his assurance
that he had whatever with the publication In
question. ,.,uvss ., r,,s
Il Red Lion Square, March "a.
"A society established in London for the protection
merchants and tradesmen against the Vaccinations o
n m M
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The receipts oil wool In 1871 were four times ms large
1914; and this affected prices extent This year
he receipts Of wool far beyond those ofany former year.
md is promptly taken up by at advancing
rces and in face Of these large receipts at present high
,rice. Is much speculation for further risc on the
.round that the pon Of the country in this year.
$40 is beyond It's production, large that Is paper
recently published in the manufacturing interest," states
husi
"Pehaps for the first time in history last April and
day Il became perfectly evident every attentive OBJ.
sver that the consumption OF wool In this country had
,verreached upon consumption"
Now In Document No. Of the United States Treasury
Department is letter from Mr. Erickson, Of western New
FORK one Of the Oldest and extensive wool dealers
The prices for wool realized in that section given
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
FroI. ear isAitinaors Correspondent.

BALrIMoRE. Oct lis p. m.
The Agricultural Fur ioughiag mateA-Yisn Of the
PrssidesI-Cify eossci election. Markets, &C.
This has been the great day of the agricultural fair and
cattle show There were, perhaps, less than ten thou
sand persons the ground this morning. witness the
ploughng match, which was most Interesting sight.
Fifteen poughs oil of them Of different construction enter
cd for the price which for speed but for good
ploughng Some of them driven BY oxen, and
by horses, and all seemed do remarkably well but 10
tho eye Of the agrculr there two three that at
uaeted more than ordinary attention. The committee
nave not yet decided as TO who will get the prize.
The cattle on exhibition fne and pronounced by
those who were present at the Syracuse fair exceed any
thing that exhibited there both In number and quality
The implements and products the soil are also very
merous, and attract attention. Taylor was
for several hours and seemed enjoy himself very
much. The President will return Washington on Satur
day morning, having given all idea his visit
farther north.
The election yesterday for members Of the city council
was, predicted in my letter. unprecedented demo.
cratic victory The members Of the councLelect stand
eighteen democrats wings, which is larger pro-
portion of democrats than there has been before The
democratic msjoriy in the city is nearly 5000.
The MARKErsn the Baltimore market yesterday, there
sales of 100 barrels Howard street -four at S5 No
sales City Mills No change wheat; sales good prime
% 6ic Oats % 81 cts Sales of whiskey at Isl cts.
in bbs In provisions the following sales have been re-
ported 40 hhds Sides 81 30 do shoulders 81 os
hams, 81 cs $50 Schooey bagged shoulders 81
cts; Is hhds shoulders 81 cis 10 do 81 c Is do 81
cts; 10000 lbs shoulders 81 cts 10000 do sides, q
Sales pork $40 &c. and lard 81 in bbs, and
I cts n kegs.
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Tho Velocity Of .lshtnlne.

We received teegraphic message from Richmond,
yesterday, which was despatched from Richmond at so
minutes past IL, and received at Washington SO minutes
past ~. Two minutes only from Richmond to Wash
inglon! Well might even the wsest sage OF the last
century have exclaimed, There are more things in
heaven and earth, Horao, than dreamt Of in your
philosophy" Would that the spidty Of transmission
from the telegraph Office to the Union Office could in
correspond with the speed from telegraph
Office 10 telegraph Office
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ANNEXATION CAupA.-The Montreal Herald, in an
able article the comparative advantages of Canada OF
with the United the hand, and on
the other oi federal union OF the British Provinces with
independence both OF Great Britain and the United States
pronounces the former be the only probable remedy Tor
the evils Of present condition The Herald IL Of the
ablest and most influential Of the Canada journals,
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Yhs Psnn.yly.n.. L.s,.la.are.

So far the democrats gain eight members OF the House
Of Assembly in the county of Philadelphia, in Cum.
berland. and one in Schuyikill. They lose one in
Bucks making neu gain OF nine democratic members.
Last year the House was tie This year the dem.
ocrais will have majority joint ballot, and insure
the election OF democratic State The nun.
Der OF senators to be elected is eleven OF those who
bold over thirteen wings and nine democrats Should
the wings elect four out OF the eleven, which is very
probable, they will still have the ascendency in the SEN
ate OF the senators whose expire this year, seven
are wings and four democrais.-Phia. Ledger.
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nv n Q. = O. y. pyEs, A.ct,on.srs.

VALUABLE PROPERTY AT AUCTfoN.-Two threestc brick
houses situated, the one on street, near the West MARKET ns
other immediately north Of the will be offered
at public sale highest bidder accommodating The
proximo The first that improved portion Of the city lead
market basin OF the Chesapeake and ONO
second in the neshborhood Of several Of the residences
legations bargain win be prvse safe any
previous Persons desiring houses win lose an 10
- 80 q, 17th street.
Oct lo-sd &c. q. r. DYER, Auctioneers.
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CASUALTY PROM BuRssG FLUID-Mr. Robert Evans, a
slater residing In Philadelphia, Saturday evening
dertook replenish lighted fluid lamp that had become
nearly exhausted when both the lamp and the from
which he was pouring the fluid exploded burning him in
shocking manner. His agony was so intense that he
jumped into bath for relief On Sunday afternoon death
put end to hi. suerngs He leaves family Another
hearendug instance Of the danger OF using this oil as
Iiqht,-Norfh Ansyicaa
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nv GREEN q TAsTET. Aresienesrs.

nRUsTEEs sAIEDesrabe Inresfmen-By virtue Of deed
Of trust duly recorded public auction, on Monday,
18th Instant O'Clock the hrst af day
lot g. In W, on 4 street, ana n"V W
tween the City Hall and Pententinry. -. .,, =.
Al the same place and dmc several other oesae % WI" "
offered for sale.
ie'"' '"''' ''' "'''' John CARROLL BRENT, Trustee.
GREEN b TAsTET, Aucioneers.
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NO HUMBUen

nor THE CoMPLExIoN HAIR and for SHAVING
articles OF the kind in country are
BoGIEs HEBEAIoNA for preserving and bcaunns the com
pUGEs HYPERION FLUID for preventing badness and gray
hair and o curing diseases, such scu dsndrun tc
BOGLEs AMOLE, compound for shaving wh Without brush
eaer, from the Soap Piasf Of California
above articles only need trial 20 give them preference over
every thing Of kind used They patented
Manufacturer and sold BY the sole agent washington
wM r. BAYLY, stationer,
Oct 3-fteodf Penn. ave-. between lin and i2h 80.
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NOTICE.-A persons knowing
which they prior sng OF the
Appeal hereby informed that the list ofassesmens will
exhibition all whom the
Easement Of west wing Of the City HAIL. Tuesday, the
10th Instant between of . will be
2th Sunday excepted and also that
Appeal session the Instant
observing hours, and will
ng from (sundays excepted until the 10Th day Of
November which Board all persons concevng
agyreved their appeal
found high, have the altered.
Oct i2-eotd T. y. HARDNESS, Secretary b. A.
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FACING Musrc.-Some years, ago. In the New Hamp-
shire House Of OF the members Of that
body an odd stick from South Hampton when the yeas
and nays taken important question, did not
TO his name After the roll finished, he rose
end addressed the presiding officer in the following Ian
guagei 81 rise to let you know that did not mean to
dodge. his question: only qottsd little in order 10 take
better view Of the whole subject and say No to
that critter.o
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NOvEIs.-st Jamessi the Cour Of Queen Anne by AIMS
IN worth. IS
The Cations, by Bulwerj completed
The Little Savage, by Captain Mmryat 81 cents.
Daughter, Romance Of the American Revolution
- cents.
The salamander, by Eugene Sue. Is cents.
Therese Dunoyer by Eugene Sue. 25 cents.
The Woman, the author Of "Fr Love-" 25 cents
Oct ii - FRANCK TAYLOR
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Auc,,.n ..d Commis.lon Notice.

H. BEACH g. NJ TUCKER, having established
H. Auction and Commission Business In the city
Washington under the firm Of Beach Tucker beg leave TO solicit
patronage. They attending the
kinds Of properly real aud personal that be nu
Also, consignment all kinds Of
goods shall be sold earliest period and TO the
best
adherence good old principle "quick sales
prompt returns - O confidence Of the people
Their Pennsylvania opposite Browns
central Of the city and fitted expressly for
will be ample accommodate all
goods may be consigned TO them.
They will add that be conducted upon
pnncipe will articles
their bid consequently repo-ng
may calculate receiving the very highest prices
N' " - BEACH 4 TUCKER,
Oct 2-du Auctoneers.
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We hope that General Taylor will learn in time
to bear with patience the defeats which await him. One
would suppose that he had received warning enough to
teach him little philosophy But it is said that he was
much excited by the intelligence Of his having recently
lost representative in Maryland He was not slow in
visiting his mprecations upon friend and foe on wings
and democrats. We trust he will receive the astounding
blow from Pennsylvania with little more equannity
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T. OWEN n SON have just received from New York
T. fall winter supply Of goods, selected BY Of
Mountaineering large and well assorted variety OF superior
cle cassimeres, and vesngs fcnemenS Cloves understands
&C., DC.
They take Ibis returning their thanks their
friends public generally for the liberal share OF
heretofore received, and respectfully solicit continuance Of their
hvon.
Oct ia-aawIm CInl Rep)
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Our late excellent consul at Liverpool, Gen. Armstrong
has arrived in Washington, and will Immediately jour-
ney on TO Tennessee. As.
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av E, 5. WRIGHT, Georgetown.

ny No De wnAeHh, oeorsetoW"s
nRUsTEE,s SALE OF THREE-sToRY BRICK HOUSE AND
LOFTY deed Of dated the 10Th day Of Sep
ber recorded the land records Of Washington
Of premises 20th Of October
next O'Clock, OF lot 6 in the original plan Of George
town. c., side OF jefferson with the three
story brick thereon cash. in bankabe funds
Sept l0-dts 4. g. WRIGHT, Auct
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Ice for sale.

LII the ice upon the Island, belonging the a
Jesse Brown ESQ., is for sale The quantity no, Known bu
by calling the house. Application
either Dr. Henry aw OF 10 VIM b. Scott Of his ohce nd
joining winder's building. Oct
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Oct 10

CNCYCI.OPEDIA OF Arts, Manufactures, and Ma
chner by and Bsbbage, complete volume large
qsato with $50 engravngs London, 1875. imported by
Octe FRANCK TAYLOR.
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From the Alta Csiiornia. Aug, 81.
The Golden Immigration.
Annexed is list of the arrivals for the month ending
August 20, OF males and females, at San Francisco, by
sea
or which, males, s,s42 are Americans.

Married females, Unmarried 81.
Ga Thursday, 30h instant. IL M there 81 1856
OF shipping the habor Of San Francisco, exclusive
OF about sixty river craft.
Number of outward passengers from this port for the
week ending August 29Ih;
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MANUAL for United States Consuls, embracing their
wi duties and cmoluments and judicial
decisions governing em and special notices OF the business Of
shaw late Of the United States Navy, councillor w tc;
volume, 1870. FRANCK TAYLOR
-
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IENKs new Comprehensive Commentary N enc
Bile, containing OF authorized version
references Matthew Heny' Commentary the practical
Of Rev. Thomas Scott
bridge, Gill; Adam Clark, Lowth, many other on the
Scptufe with numerous useful tables and enavng
scenes illustrative OF The manners customs antiquities Sc
anciens
A single copy for sale by
TAYLOR 4 MAURY.
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LUsBY q DUvALL, MERCHI

LUsBY IL DUvALL, MERCHANT TAILORs,
Under tAe National Hotel, Pennsyirania apenue,
informing friends and public thai
III choice cloths,
yesngs embracing styles and approved make
goods be found the market Having spared the
Of stock, assured that shall be able TO offer
inducements gentlemen want Of good and fashionable
cohing can be found in this OF any Of the northern cities
Also, general assortment Of fancy articles, such as
Gloves, cravats handkerchief, suspendcn
Silk, wooden, and cotton shirts and drawers
Fine muslin shirts, style
Umbrellas, dressing gowns hosiery, kc all Of which will be
and he public respectfully give call
e-3hw3wif
20 For Rent ssle-The commodious double house
Ml l3t and l4h
building containing
Parlor furniture, &C., OF superior quality, will be
Oct s"eosu2 H. L. HEIsKELL
n Columbia and prosecute claims before
Congress- He tenders his
marshais and the clerks Of Uni
courhayne had experience In the Treasury Depart
ment in reference claims for services OF such oce All commu
once, y street, between l3h and 18th.
(Intci.l July 0-dly
Hamilton Lunborough and Abel U. Mayo,
TTORNEYs Law and Agents Tor Claims, win prosecute
msrioners, Congress, and the various departments.
g-oce the corner Of ~ and streets, Washington d. q.
Oct 4-dScply
James q. Berret
I'LL attend the prosecution Of claims before Congress
oct2-u
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JARED Lion Square, March ~.

"A society established in London for the protection Of
merchants and tradesmen against the Vaccinations oil
rogues and swindlers.
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rELEGRAPHIo REPORTS FOR THE UNION.

Later from Canada Movement IN favor of anMeraion.
MONTREAL, October l0A declaration In favor OF annex
alton the United States has been dawn up and in the
space of five hours received tho signatures Of 800
first merchants andhoders and professional men, in
Guiding members of Parliament and Of the Queens
Council. tH.(s
meeting held here the 9th against the seignora
Delegates from 220 parishes determined support
the candidate not in favor of its abolition.
Courtney, Oliver Cromwell has died In this city Of the
cholera. There here Sunday.
The Governor General arrived at Toronto on Monday
morning, and was well received.