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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.


BALTIMORE, May7-5p.m
Arrival of smgransats intsige~es from Mo~heaaeNcs
ssskus-fhs varkss &c.
have never known many German and Irish emlgrunts
to pour into city in brief time during the past
week The number less than 200 and nearly
all OF them start directly the IL will form promi-
nent item in the profits of the railroad ompanies They
are healthy and fine looking people. and cannot fail
make good citizens.
The following comprises all the intelligence that has yet
come to hand from Montreal,
MoNrRKAL, May SIS D. IN.
Inc Parliament was not in session to-day. 1t will
Monday next and hold sessions in The new building
owned by Mr. Hayse, called the Free Masons' Hall Bue
Is SAID he seat Of government is to alternate four years
young engaged in the has been ar
rested and In custody for disturbing the peace or IL is
probable, to be detained witness
The agitation sl continues in the eastern townships
All is quiet in Montreal.
Some OF the late prisoners about on tour of
agitation" through the eastern townships.
The "begnning of the end" has arrived yet. Tho
opinion be that if the Queen sustains Lord Egn
she will have do with her fleets and armies and that
he has acted altogether under orders from home, there 10
n possibility OF doubt.
The appointment Henry F. Talmadge 70 the marshal-
ship OF New York. and the throwing overheard Of tho grab
beers after il, has given premonoTy warning appli-
what they may expect.
John Sohaeder, who robbed the Merchants Exchange
Bank New York, Saturday, has boon arrested, and
about three thousand dollars of tho stolen money recovered
The MARKKrs-n the Baltimore market this morning tho
-four market inactive The sales 100 barrels How
ard - GA and 200 q 68{ No saes Of City
Mills Sales OF Pennsy white whoat liz cents and
red ITO Sales of yellow IS % cents, and
white 81 81 Sales ofoats at 26 Il cents Sales
of whiskey at % cents in bbls, and ~ in hhds
Beef catte--The offerings tho scales this morning
amounted us head of which SIS sold city and
Washington butchers prices ranging from 81 to - 20
gross equal IS IS SO net and averaging IS u.s. The
remainder Goo head) driven to Philadelphia The
bidding very spirited.
Hogs.-Live hogs firm ut IS per 100 lbs.
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Communicated


WASHINGTON CITY, LIST ward, May 7, lsa9.
May ask the editor of the Union to remind our good
that in few days will be summoned to the ballot
box to declare who to represent interests in the
city legislature The choice OF city register and tax col
ccor is also to be made BY the voters OF the city.
have done well, and have kept eye to the inter-
ess of the ward, again introduce them to our fellow
citizens as candidates for reelection. Our alderman II
is understood will not be a candidate for that Office
Michael Shanks is earnestly recommended TO the First
ward voters to supply that vacancy. Besides having
deep interest in city, be possesses capacity industry
and talent sufficient adOrn the halls of the national
legislature and of course will be great acquisition to our
city councils. ANXIOUS.
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AN "INFERNAL MAcHINE'-ATrEMpr TO DESTROY A
iAhiLY-Durng the absence of Mr. Warner, lawyer of
New York, Thursday, negro man left at his house
h io MN package addressed confidential which for
his son. while the family were at dinner brought il to
MS ialher who discovered it to be small mahogany box
with sdelid The Tribune says:
Mr. Warner proceeded draw OIL the lid with orea,
10. and very slowly and discovered faint blue light, and
Immediately warned his family fly for their lives All
instantly left the and closed the door they had
on' Just passed into tho hall leading into the rear yard
when a tremendous explosion took place after which
they passed around the house and the
nen to be fire, and the windows shattered pieces and
blown out Of place. Mr.. Warner, with persons Who
had stopped at the house. hcn entered the exn.
Rnished the flames and the smoke had subsi
ded, was discovered that tho basement door com
peey shattered the partition wall broken and very much
displaced, the dinng-table at which they few
minutes before sng very much broken, and picture oil
Cen Washington and tho door perforated with slug shots
The box ia question about the size OF a small ciga
box, and contained canister filled with powder and
sugs, and several bundles OF friction matches, which
so placed that on Withdrawing the d--on the inside Of
which piece OF sand-paper Rlued-hey would in
stanuy take fire, and cause immediate explosion. Mr.
Warmers caution in withdrawing The lid
wonderful escape he and bis family experienced.
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u S. LIGHT ARrILLERY.--Thi favorte and most eff
cient arm of the national defence, il will be by the
annexed order, is about to be increased:
GENERAL ORDERs} WAR DEPARTMENT,
ADJuTANT GENERAL's OFFICE,
No. o. Washington, April FL 1919.
l. Under the provisions of the of March ., 1877
thorizng additional companies to be organized and
equipped light artillery the President directs the fol-
lowing designated companies 10 be- organized and equip
ped;
Is, regiment of artillery, company / Capt Msgruder.
Sd " b. Capt Shower.
4th Sc Il, Capt freeman
Four pieces and forty -four horses viii be allowed each
on acquisitions duly forwarded to the proper departments
of the staff agreeaby to regulations.
Company b, 3D. artillery, will proceed without
cessary delay take post West Point for the purpose
of aiding in the practical instruction of the cadets in this
important branch of the military service under its captain
Breve Major Shower the present instructor OF artillery
the Academy. The euenants OH extra duty will join the
company.
By order. h. JONES,
Adjuant General.
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From the New York Sun, May g.
Two days later RIO Jan eir0.-Flrthcr from the
California feet.

From the New York Sun, May o.
Two days later from Janetr0-Further the
California feet.
By the arrival yesterday afternoon Of the ne fast sail
ing barque b Cornlng Capt Corning, after the remark
ably short passage of thirty fue days from Rio de Janeiro,
the New York Sun is in receipt OF advices IRON It's cor
respondents to the 3lst March.
Since last reports four vessels have arrived
at Rio, as follows BarquH Suiole brig Sarah Mel
land schooner Samuel Roberts, and ship Xylon
Several vessels have put into ST. Catharnes, small
island lying short distant off this coast very productive
of oranges and all kinds of tropical fruits, and where the
purest spring water can at all times be obtained
These vessels Ship Saratoga, ship Tahmaroo,
New Bedford, brig New Castle, New York, schooner
Boston, from Boston.
All their passengers and crews well AS soon they
could refresh, they would sail for California.
serious difficulty has occurred on board the ship Pa
cifc 1t appears that Captain Tibbetts had made him
self very obnoxious TO his passengers, insulting them
and treating them like dogs they notwithstanding 10
keep them nine MONTHS &c. On their arrival at Ro
the made such strong representations OF his
conduct TO the United States consul that the latter re-
moved Capt. Tbbetts from the command OF his ship,
and appointed another master in his place.
The pursued by the consul has excited great
deal of indignation among the Americans generally at
Rio 1t said that Capt T. had Just cause for acting
he did and the consul is accused OF DONG great injustice
in his removal The investigation OF the Pacics case Is
not yet entirely finished
An investigation also gong on IN relation to the ship
Architect OF New Orleans
The Crstoval Colon is still repairing. The barque
Express do. The ship Apollo do. The Apollo, soon
after leaving port encountered succession Of heavy
gales which injured her bulwarks considerably Some
OF the Yankees had muss few since at the entrance to
one of the ports. They tried pass in. but the sentry
stopped them.
They began beat the poor sentinel badly, when they
were arrested and jugged till morning.
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by me annexed extract of letter from highly re-
spectacle source at Bnenos Ayres learn that the
governments in the affairs of the republics of the River
La riae is at last the point of being settled after
nearly four years interruption TO our commerce.
[Jour of Com.
:" BuENos AYREs March ., 1919
Gov Rosas has at last made a convention with the
gsh aud French agents here, subject the approval
=. uer governments; and it is known thar they
VERY ANXIOUS TO Of the business, there doubt
ool that 1t will be ratified"
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Washington National Mon un.ent.

The Board of Managers has received letter from Mr. D.
Sayre, OF Alabama, proposing ON the part of OF the
citizens of that State quarry and prepare block of
BILE from the quanes OF Taladega county, which repre-
sented be very beautiful MATERIAL finely grained and
uscephAe of the highest polish The board has ordered
the communication be suitably acknowledged and
its thanks be rendered Mr.. Sayre for his liberal
aud patriotic offer The managers pleased to
spirited a manifestation oil interest in the noble
dertaking which has been auspciously commenced,
and which promises be credable to the patriotism
of the American people. This proposition accords with
the original intention OF the board to have, far as
practicable, specimen Of the marble granite OF each
State in the monument, and the name of the State from
which engraved upon it, The proposed 10 be
from Alabama will be the first placed in the great ed
fee and it is hoped this patriotic example will be followed
by other States any other State public institution
shall be disposed furnish stone to be paced in the
monument, the board of managers will take pleasure in
having placed in appropriate position in the obelisk
Every which may be should be Of the following
dimensions Four feet long, feet HIGH and foot
and inches bed, with front bowel of quarter of
inch the foot AS the obelsk is square, and dminshes
from bottom to top, any mechanic will understand the
figure Of the Marble, granite, limestone will be
preferred but any durable material will answer.
GEO. WATTERSTON, Secretary
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MAYORS OFFICE, April IL. lS49.
PURSUANT n resolution of the Board OF Aldermen
L and Board of Common Council, approved March ~
Si9 proposals will be received at the Mayors Office until
o'clockp Tuesday, the 9th day of May next, for
furnishing and executing the cut stone work OF the portcoes
and steps proposed to be erected on the south front OF the
CITY Hail. plans and cications of which will be ready
lor reference in few days.
Proposals will be received also for succoing the face OF
tho whole brick part the building, such portion there
OF as may be required LIST, with lime, sharp river
sand and cement I'd, with mastic, both to initiate cut
stone work.
Proposals will also be received for furnishing the stone
and executing the masonry for the oundaon aud also Tor
furnishing the lumber and executing the carpentry required
covering in the pocoes preparing the centres OF arches,
&C. The right reserved of making separate contracts
porticoes and the steps we'll the other classes
of work.
For particulars of construction and finish reference
be had to the drawings and specifications at the Mayors
Office where all other information the subject be
obtained.
The proposals be endorsed Proposals for finishing
the exterior of the City Hall"
Ap 2i-eodtSM
,- period for receiving proposals for the above
work is extended Wednesday, the 10Th instant, at
o'clock, p. in Mayo-dtlo'h'
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MY UNCLE THE CURATE, by tho author the
lM "Falcon Family Bachelor OF the Albany" &c
Is cents.
The Monastcres OF the Levant, by Curzon vol with
many engravinRs
The Lbyan Desert and the Gases of Jupiter Ammon by
B. St. John, vol.
Last Leaves of American History, by Emma Willard 1
vol. This day received.
Mayo FRANCK TAYLOR.
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NIINEvEH AND ITS REMAINS, complete, y vols;
IN illustrated.
Irving's "Crayon Miscellany )" uniform edition.
Coopers Spy" uniform edition of his works TO match
with Irving An additional supply received at
. TAYLOR ~ MAURY'S
Mays Bookstore, near 9th Il,
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(st-The Managers OF the Washington CITY Orphan
Asylum requested this morning at 10 o'clock at
Asylum make arrangements attend the funeral OF
their much lamened second directress Mrs Laurie.
By orders " TAYLOE, Secretary
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WANTED, a nusss for Children, w hlts
w of good chsra5ter, whom liberal wages will be
given. Apply At tbs Observatory.
May lit
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But wll this state of affairs endure9 Will Chill for
much time, enjoy the fruits of these benefits? This is a
question which asked by every one and which causes
a deep fearfulness in spirit.
American steamers and ships without number are
coming to people these The sihmus is the only
obstacle which separates the commerce of North America
and California and this may well be called trfng him
drance, when after doubling Cape Horn, met with
ability shall soon be unable to contend with
There is little probability that our deposes will long avail
against the merchandise and effects OF the strangers On
the other hands California produces an abundance OF
wheat AT her side is Oregon, whose principal richness
ssts in her grains Our agricultural products can only
satisfy the consumption to very small degree.
California is able to make herself the centre OF the Pa
chic commerce Her will flood the countries OF
the coast, while those of Chill will remain unmoved.
From the Neighhor
STATE AFFAIRS IN CHILI-The movement towards
California, might be expected exces attention, and
leading theme with the papers of the day 1t well may
unless liberal measures be devised the prominence of
this country in the Pacific will inevitably decrease Up
to this year the Gillian government has been the
stable OF all on the west coast and of most reputation and
II cannot be said 10 have made progress Ii has made
much perhaps than, its neighbors Still its
progress has been slow compared with what il might
have been. An adherence, which may have been
avoidabe until now, to old. exclusive uncharable and
intoeran regulations has detained the republic in the
path OF Improvement
Late occurrences, however, have had great effect
since this competitor the United Slaes) has entered
the field and the standard of freedom has been set up at
the North pens have begun to urge attractive
policy and pens that have urged the BEFORE
now TO its advocacy with refreshed energy
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MARRIED..
DIED..

At the United States Hotel Washington the 9th inst BY
the Rev. MIR MORGAN Mr. SAMUEL q. ATKINS, Miss SARAH
&. PARROTT, both Of Orange county. Virginia.
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Mrs ELIZABETH B. LAURIE. wife OF the Rev. Dr. Laurie
this city departed this life Sabbath evening" the 9th instant
before O'Clock.
The church. the friends Of family and tho
tho different benevolent societe which she
efficient member respectfully invited without further notcsl
attend her funeral which will the church
O'Clock prsoisely this afternoon (ruesiayD
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Fortune aud Employment gained by good Writing.

The all-important feature of liberal education is
writing, &c. This is overlooked. A good penman will
always carry his own recommendation with him. The
younger branch of community should give this subject
great attention many have lost their situations in
quence of not writing good hand. Mr. BRlSTOW, the
famous writing and great of bad chrog
raphy is still among u.s. ready to those who will
honor him with their confidence yet it is his intention
for only tew ,Oeeks longer We therefore
mend both ladies and gentemen who wish to change
egbIe, cramped style of writing, for and hand
some give him early call at his institute Concert
Hall, Pennsylvania avenue, before it is late Mr..
5 mode OF teaching offers incalculable advantages his
superior system has been we'll tested in Washington,
ing with considerable success where his
sduity attention, and poeness his pupils, combined
with his skill penman have rendered it extremely
popular. Among his present students are number OF
our respectable citizens. their and daughters
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Notice to Railroad Contractors.

THE undersigned, having contracted to complete the
construction and equipment Of the East tennessee and
Georgia Railroad from the terminus OF the Western and
Atlantic Railroad of Georgia to Knoxville is willing to
with himself and his present associates other
parties having requisite capital and will suble by
private in sections to suit contractors the gra
ding bridging, heretofore contracted for
to wit. that part between the Western and Atlantic Rail
the Tennessee line. and that part between ars
Ferry aud Knoxville He will also contract for $40
ties per nile be Of oak chestnut eight feet long, fiat
tened TO eight inches, delivered the line OF the road
Further information may be obtained of j. Gender, it,,
Lancaster Pa Hon. Timothy Ives, Cowdersport, Pa A.
W. Craven Brooklyn, N "; B. M. Pritchard, ESQ., the
undersigned, at Dalton, Ca - -
May 3-lmop DUFF GREEN.
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NEW WORK by the author OF Bachelor Of tho
IN Albany"
My Uncle the Citrate; Is cents.
Visits Monaseres the Levant by the Hon. Robert
Curzon.
Adventures the Lsyan Desert and the Oasis Of Jupiter
Amnlop, by b. St. John. TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Mays Book store, near 9Th ST.
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nFFICEs FOR RENr.-Ofices Nos. 4 and s, in the
~ "Union Buildings" for rent Apply at the counting
room Of the Union office. Rent per annum 800.
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at midday, this great party, prescribed and
prosecuted will rule the desnes of this nation and
ilumine its pathway to glory and renown.
JEFFERSON
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DARBY'B GAZETTEER, complete for o. 40, In ono
H. large volume of 800 pages in full leather bind
ing This edition, enlarged and improved, published at
S5. For salo "a few copies only by
Mays FRANCk TAYLOR.
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O. II. PARTRIDGE, M. D.,

No. 1876 Spruce street, Philadelphia,
CONTINUES give his particular attention to tho treat
~ of diseases OF the skim scroa and diseases of
The throat
Office hours: 8 M, p mn, and p. m.
An l0-3mil*
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WAY BALL--Mr. F. r. Liable has tho honor 70 IN
ll ladies and gentlemen of Washington George
town. and Alexandria that his May ball will take place on
Thursday, the 10th day of May, at Jackson Hall
Tickets be had tho Drug Storcs Of McClery, Butt,
and Deany, Fschers Statoners Hail. at Browns and
Wizards Hotels at Taylor u Maurys Bookstore, Mr..
Labbcs residence, and at the door the night of tho
ball
Ap 2t-dtd
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A CARD TO THE LADIES AND 0ENTLEMEN.

Ihughi for only short time longer. Apply soon.
Mr.. BRIS row, FINISHING WHITING MASTER,
Respectfully informs the Ladies Of Washington that they
NAV receive his instructions in handsome apartments,
private and select in their own parlors at
CONCERT HALL, PENN. AVENUE, NEAR 7TH STREET.
therefore politely invites tho Ladies' attention to his
Superior and Elegant System Of Writing,
And assures them that
IN ONE COURSE OF EASY LESSONS
The most cramped uncouh and mode of writing
is Immediately broken up, and one OF perfect beauty
Free Erpeditioxs Graceful, and Decate Rx~mi~g Hand.
So ndispensa an plishmen for the present polite
circles OF American socetyoows with surprising
and nature, and sure success.
Private lessons given. and families attended
D$-Genuemen's hol,rs-MorniRg and afternoon They
taught
A Handsome, Of-hand, Decided Business Style.
Rold rapid and manly no matter how bad the writing H.
Visters in Washington take course in few days
MAY l-dlm
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T. Goods Gensr.ny.-P H. ROOE & Co... Market
ss attention Of citizens and
very extensive assortment OF furnishing dry goods o. every
description adapted to the present and approaching soa-
5000 yards superior ingram carpeng spring do
ssns,sS English
LOGO yards 40, - and 90 venetian cafpeuns' '0' pas
1000 yards tapestry and Brussels Competing. low
700 yaffds ' chinz baizes, l24 and "a
SO pieces floor oilclohs. from one to two yards wide
which viii be cut . ii my shaped
hail. in one entire piece. some ofwhich are very
l75 pieces premium mauings every width
Also sheenEs, cOunterpanes, table dainasks
Damask tablecloths, satin darnask napkins
Towellngs, table and piano covers
All of which determined TO offer upon such terms
as TO insure sale to any who may favor with call All
ask is comparison Of our stock and p:sess wn ,nG''
WE have received, psr Ad.mss Ezprsss, Ssw
w pieces of real valencia edging, Swiss and cambric
insertings fine Fenchworked collars, linen hemsutchsd
Xnother assortment of bonns. among which will bs
'0S %o 'ss fine and beautiful suitable
for the approaching May balls al q Which ~ TXr e '0id
cheap. u :. ., D. = ~ - a l. r. w.,
TOHNsON on m.nures and fsrtili.ers.
y vaux on filling and tsrlizng land.
Chaptals Agricultural Chemistry.
Lebig's Agricultural Chemistry , -
Suarey Chemistry for tho practical farmer.
Muhenberg on Grasses.
And many works practical agriculture In al s
branches for the limits Of an advertisement
Mays FRANCA LA1LOn.
DOmBAsINs AND SILKS. We have just received, at
ID unusual low prices
S pieces fine black bombasns, Lupin's mako
8 do medium do do
5 do ow.priced do do
ALSO,
3 pieces wide black silks, for mantillas
do very rich do
do medium do
10 do low-priced do
Ladies in Of black goods will ind our assof'"eh'
complete in every respect. At low prces;, ,xvx m
y, CLAGETT, NEWTON MAI N W.
May 5-ateoif ------------
I,npApY WAR DEPARTMENT, May :. lo~-
A LII. persons who may have In thssr ~
"A books or documents belonging to the 1ofay 81 no
War Dens rment (which have been IN fncr PossoSIon
longer tbsn month hereby requested 10 fosun tno
- ~ dana ,tment without further delay.
,,e g, :" CHARLES LANMAN. Librarian.
n ONDONa Encyclopedias OF Oarueosn9 w
! Iondon's Encyclopedias of Agriculture ~
The Florist for the Greenhouse, the Shrubbery,
tho EIowcr Garden and tho Lawn - caDts.
Wheeler on the Management Of bees; IL cents.
Kenrick's American Orchardist 50 cents.
RandoIph's Kitchen Gardener for the latitude of Virginia;
Is cents. - =.
Gsskln'. Farmers Guide. 2is pages: boSnd; S;n %s
Mays FRANCk IAfLoH'
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BY an arrival at New Orleans we learn that the brig
ST. Andrew, Captain Paul. OF and from this port, with
large number OF Batimoreans on board, bound Cali
fona arrived at Chagres previous the Sh ultimo-all
we'll We have received the following letter from gen.
teman who out in her: