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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.


BALTIMORE Jan. 9-5, p. m.
Trial Of r. IT. Key-Pe~n,y,pana senator-Tas GHbs"a
toriaf Chair of Ohio The Markets, &c.
The trial of Richard II Key still occupies the attention
Of the United States district The question before inc
court is the admission OF the testimony OF Mr. Buchanan
the postmaster of the city, being in the form oil comics
sion which he derived from the accused under threats
and inducements, accompanied with the assurance h ne
could be as a witness against him Yesterday the
Hon. Cave Johnson Postmaster General was examined
and stated that the conduct of Mi Buchanan had met
with the entire approval oil the department ana Tue govern
This morning the Argument was continued by the
Hon Revedy Johnson behalf of the used who is
still speaking with immense concoarse OF listeners
A despatch from Harrisburg, this morning. announces
that the wing members of the leg islaure met IN caucus
last light and nominated the Hon James Cooper as can
ddate for United States senator The members from Ale
ghauy and Lancaster counties did participate in the
caucus
Edwin Forrest, the distinguished tragedan, learn, lies
dangerously i'll at his residence in New York city
despatch from Pburg says that the joint committee
of the Ohio legislature report, upon what Information they
far been able obtain in examining the votes Tor
COVE nor that there a probability that the Office yet
be conferred on Mr. Weller the democratic candidate
We have also rumor that Col Dix, OF the United States
army died while passenger in the stage near wheeling
of number of students have also left the town
Danve, Kentucky in consequence oil the prevalence oil
cholera in that place.
The MARKErs.-In the Baltimore market, this morning,
steamers had rather depressing effect the
There sellers, to-day, of Howard street
they asking yesterday offers, however, Of SIS have
been refused Sales of 500 bbts countrcon meal at So
62h city is held at So rs Rye flour SO 10 Very little
wheat seinggood to prime reds worth 02 lO7 cents
and white do l07 lis small sales of family flour
white 100 There is good demand for corn with
sales of white SIS cents and yellow 50 Oats 80
81 cents Rye 60 The provision market is steady
| and price Of pork firm.
At New York, this morning. the stock market was firm
with improving tendency. Treasury 6s 1884, and
New Loan l0sE l09. Exchange London 81 81 pei
cent premium.
The flour market is not firm under the news. The
private advices do differ materially from the pub,
shed Sales to-day of 1000 barrels Genesee
brands SIS rs and small sales Of southern So 5Oihe
market in favor of buyers Corn meal 3d. Rye flour 3 25
Considerable sales of red wheat ITO lis cents and
white do. I2i Corn is unchanged sales OF II 00O
bushels at 60 81 cents for mixed yellow 65 90 cents
Rye Ga cents, Oats IS cents.
Provisions steady and prices firm No change in gro
ceres. The market is firm under the news, with
sales of 600 bales at 81 cents per Id. advance.
Whskey % 2ii cents per gallon.
Rice 80 81 cents per h.
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THE UNION.


Household and Kitchen Funrs Statues Sc, ar AUCTION
ON Friday, the 18th instant at 10 O'Clock M shall
~ SELL the residence of A. A. Won Schmidt esq,
d. between 9th and 7ih Streets good lot of furniture viz
Mahogany marbe-top, pier, and centre tables
Mahogany rocking chairs and bureaus
Mahogany dining and break fast tables
Hlgh-posi bedsteads, &c, maple bedsteads
Cane and wood-seat chairs, feather beds
Bedding hair and shuck mattresses, &c.
Andirons shovel and tongs Tenders, toilet glass
Three-ply and ingram carpes, rugs, NC.
Moreen, parlor, and chamber window curtains
China, glass and crockery ware, Britannia set, &c.
The celebrated Canova dancing statues, with pedesals
Venitian window blinds, radiator stove, &C., with good
lot oi kitchen requisites.
Terms, All sums OF and under $685. cash S25, a
credit of GO and 80 days. for notes satisfactorily endorsed
bearing interest A. GREEN,
Jan l0-3t Auciioneer
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sisng of three members of the Senate and three members
of the House of Representatives shall be chosen by their
respective houses, which shall constitute committee
printing, which shall have power adopt such measures
be deemed necessary remedy neglect or de-
lay the OF the execute the Work order
ed by Congress- and make rata reduction IN the
allowed, refuse the work altogether,
should be inferior standard and in all The
contractor and his securities shall be responsible for
increased expenditure consequent upon the non orm-
the The committee shall audit and pass
pom all for printing but bill shall be acted
upon for work that actually executed and delivered,
which they may require to be properly authenticated
SEC 3 Aad be IL fpthe resoiued, That all motions 10
either house. shall be referred TO the members OF the com
mitee of that house. who shall report upon the proprey
OF printing and probable spense theeo as early
convenient And all expen for printing shall be PAID
from the contingent fund Of the two houses IN proportion
10 the OF copies ordered by EACH except the ex
pense of com POSITION which shall DO PAD by The hsuse
which shall fist ordered the printing oil the paper or
documents and if there sfia be second composition Il
shall be paid for by the house which shall authorize and
direct aud when copies OF any doc uneht
or paper shall be ordered by both boues they shall be de-
livered houses simultaneously, IN proportion 10
The number of copies by them respectively ordered
SIc A. Ad be further resotced, That all laws and parts
of laws now in force conformity win the provisions
of this Joint resolution, be- and the same are hereby re-
pealed. -
Approved, August 3, 1916
n b. All ne xspapers published in the city OF Wash
ngon re requested publish the above Tor
four uccessively and send their accounts to the
Secretary of the Senate.
Dec. N-iw
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Texas Debt-AUeucy,

ENVERY person holding any bonds, promssory notes,
IL other evidences of debt against Texas, forward
the the auditor and comptroller of public
the State of Texas or before the second Monday No
vember 1919. or they will be postponed barred 1t will
not do to forward copies The orgi nal bonds, notes. &c
must be forwarded, in accordance with law OF The ess
laue of Texas, approved March 90 1913 ( advertise
ment in Daily Union As individuals do not feel willing
to run the risk OF sending their bonds, &C. by mail upd
am continually receiving letters nqnng bow the writers
get their evidences Of debt the proper officers of
Texas have dete rmined to agent in regard
debt, receipt individuals for the deposited
with take the claims the city OF austin, and
procure the necessary receipts for The can be
onnd at Browns Ho,c, Washington city, until the ADJOURN
ment of Congress.
DAVID s. KAUFMAN
Washington City, January 8, 1919.
Jan 7-dtMarchG
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T1LEGANr SILKS. LACE GOODS, EmuRoIDERY,

TNLEGANC SILKS. LACE GOODS, EMBROIDERY,
T. .Sc.-W ALTER HARPER " co Pennsylvania
avenue, between Och and 10th Streets have this day open
ed in addition their former Stock the richest and
elegant of silk and material OF all kinds for
ing dresses be found in this ke which ha been
selected with great from the last mportatons They
name in part
Black silks of every grade
Satin Teur of every shade
Rich Glace Silks, Brocades in a variety OF styles
Satns of all colors
Handsomely embroidered Silk Lace, and Muslin DIRE
Grapes and Thuies of al colors
Lace Capes, Berthes, coiored Lace Scarfs
Collars and Cuffs, and French Embroidery of all kinds
Together with complete stock of staple goods among
which
Very superior double damask Table Diaper all widths
with Napkins to match
8, 10, aud 1924 Linen Sheengs
Irish Linens, ShiIngs, &c.
An inspection from purchasers Is especially solicited.
Jan. Stiff
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The Book-bintling for Congress.

C,EALED proposals directed Secretary of the SEN
received The office OF the Secretary OF the Senate in the
Capitol at Washington until 10 O'Clock 10 the forenoon OF
Tor the ordinary binding as hereinafter described, for the
Senate and House Representatives for the Thirty first
Congress, 10 be executed in the cry OF washington
Samples of the materials binding and letter ing required
will be exhibited, aud Information Of The probable qasny
be done will be at the sad Office, To all
son, desiring TO make proposals 81 -,
will be provided for by separate contract ~
The first class will consist of the binding oil the bills and
10 be executed in cali sheep binding, with raised bands
with titles. The proposals VIII state the price per
io"m volume for binding and leiteng IN CALI and also
for binding and lettering in sheep.
documents of the and House Of Representatives. of
the royal size including reports OF committees he
of bo houses of Congress To be sx
calf Sheep with raised bands and spring backs
price per volume OF any number Of pages thai may be d
recled TO form volume for the binding ana lettering IN
price for each e consisting OF such lettering as may
be objected
he the best quality the skins either OF the calf OF the
sheep TO be split, and the workmanship to be done in
Should there be any maps, charts diagrams or plates
eveied 10 the biader by NE engaver or liosrs pher
be carefully preserved and inserted in their proper places
include the gathering folding, and inserting all such maps,
&c of the extra price Will be stated
for folding aud inserting 100 copies OF each plate larger
than octave.
The copies Of printed documents to be bound above
described be received in sheets by the binder al his
office, from the printers Congress, from time to time as
they may from the press 10 be by the binder dried,
pressed folded, and gathered into Volumes may di-
reced, when the indexes for each class shall have been
printed and delivered the leaves TO be furnished by
binder. The binder will be held responsible for tho
safety of all documents, charts diagrams and plates
received from The printers aud cngaver or Autograph
ers until they shall have been completely bound and let.
tered required, and delivered according the order OF
the Secretary OF the Senate and Clerk OF the House OF Rep
| resentatives.
Each person is required furnish, with the proposals,
satisfactory evidence OF his practical xii and his ability TO
do the work, and offer the time good aud suI.
security the safety of the public documents maps
and that may from time be in his posses
on until bound and delivered and for the faithful execu-
the Jobs and to he undertaken by
him. and any proposal with such evidence
will be rejected
The proposals will be opened l0oclock in the forenoon
of Saturday, the le day OF February e49 nj the office
of the Secretary OF the Senate.
ASBURY DICKINS,
Secretary of the Senate.
THO j CAMPBELL,
Ciek of the House of Re personalities.
Jan 7-3awl0thFeb Intel
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SUGAR CULTIVATION, in Louisiana, Cuba, and the
- British possessions. by European and colonial sugar
manufacturer--l vol. London, IS4S
The Sugar Painters Manual, by w. J. Evuns-l vol +,
London, 1917.
Ways Practical Sugar Planters com pletc account
the latest and improved of cultivation and
manufacture in the East and West and in the Strats
of Maacca the result of sixteen years experience in
communist vol, London, 1913
Browns Foreser--the planting, rearing, and manage
ment OF forest rees-l vol, London, 1873.
Sir Henry Stewards Planters Guide-a practical essay
on the uansplanng OF large trees and underwood,
and enla ged editiou-London, 1913.
Rcha rdsons Pests OF the Farm and their extirpaon-1
vol, London, 1871.
The Hive and the Honey Bee-I vol London.
The Shilling Bee Book vo London, ISlS.
Donaldsons Cultivated Plants OF the Farn-he egumes
The grains, and the esculents-I vol, London 1917.
Don's Gardeners Dictionary, vols. quaro
Roberts British Wine maker and Domestic Brewer--l
VOL London, 1877.
Burns Statistics of the Cotton Trade VOL London,
lS45.
Just imported ffom London, direct, by
Jan FRANCK TAYLOR
L'RENCH Visiting Ca'da-A delicate and highly fin
IL ished nrtice--a small lot received by
TAYLOR IL MAURY,
New Bookstore, near oh street.
Visiting cards printed and plates engraved
Jan6
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Great Novelty at odd Teilow.' HALL

On Monday, Tuesday, and JPedsdiy January and TO-
GENERAL TOM THUMB and Suite accompanied by
" r. s. Barnnm, esd will have the honor of holding his
Grand Levees above mentioned, when he will give his
splendid entertainments twice each day, viz From IL 10
O'clock and from I TO 8 in the evening.
Ladies and families by attending the day evees will
avoid the crowd at mig lt
The General Will appear in his magnificent court dresses.
by HIM his presentation TO Queen Victoria,
Louis Philippe &c His costly gifts. unique carriage and
horses presented him by the Queen OF England Will be
iilbited at each entertainment
Admission rs children under years of age half
price.
This will most positively be the last opportunity of seeing
this celebrated parsonage, he private life after
his present
Jan Cd
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NEW MUsIC.--Just received at the old established
IN door OF 18th street the following
and popular music, which will be sold third less
than the regular price, making it only ionr cents page.
WIN. FISCHER.
The Storming of Monterey, by Francis Buck
The Recall OF the Wanderer, by X b Taylor
The lmpromptu waltz, by Louis Strack
The Montgomery Polka, (oI the guitar by +. kirchner
The Lncretia Borga waltz, by Butgmuler
The Eizmina waltz, by e. S. Mason
The Sweet Ladies' Polka, by Muller
The Forrest Quckstep, by Brckner
Devotion, "a sacred soug) by $. s. Wardwe
Oh, tell me where s'ta,her gone, by Hime
So young and SO lovely, by Russell
Homage to Mendclssohn, by Thorbccke
Souvenir de la SAKE valse, by M. r. Segling
The Grave of Washington, as quartetle, by Crosby
My Mothers Bible, qiarteue, by the uchinsons
Heard ye that sound! from Lucia de Lammermoor,
ranged by While
Oh, give home, if in foreign lands by the Harmo-
mans
Widow Meachree by Lover
Old Uncle Ned Jan 10
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From the Philadelphia North American
Disastrous Fire In Pitsburg.-Probable Loss


Disastrous Fire In Pittsburg.-probabe Loss Life.
PITTsBURG, Jan. 6--S a. m.
Between two and three o'clock this morning, fire
broke out in Evanss steam grist MILL on Water street,
after the flames discovered the fire reached Ferry
street. the Point extending back to Front street
The mill Of Mr.. Evans, aud dwelling adjoining, to-
gether with the following property, were entirely de-
sroyed: ~,
The custom house, large and substantial building
John Irwin y Sons rope warehouse, George Leslies
foundry of Messrs MCGEE Grswold the establishment
of Messrs. Dudley & Davis together with their dwell
ings This properly is mostly situated along the evee,
on Ferry street, and Evanss alley. On Front street.
three brick dwellings owned by Mrs Adams. the dwell
ing occupied by MIR. Townsend, Duvay & Roberss
block factory, and number OF small dwellings. were
entirely consumed The property Second street, and
other adjacent streets, was more or less injured.
The city was in great danger at one time of expe
riencng disaster similar to that which but recently
visited it.
Owing TO the excitement and confusion which pre-
walls, il is impossible to ascertain whether any lives were
lost or not; but three persons are known 10 have been
severely injured
[sEcoND DEsrArcHl
JANUARY Ga p m.
The general appearance of the scene of the confagra
lion is most distressing The following gather to
The property destroyed
Irwin Il Sons loss on stock and buildings, $45, 900
insured for $4,000 Il c. Townsend's lost ST 5Oo-n-
sured for $1,000. Duvay & Roberts, no insurance on
stock or buiding-not been able ascertain the amount
of their loss Mrs. Adanss loss $2 oOo-insured for
SO 900 Geo Leslc's loss IS ,Oo0-nsured for 81 900
I. s. Clarke's house was only slightly injured F Lo-
renzes dwelling entirely destroyed-pariially in
sured George w. Evans's steam mill and dwelling
house, partly insured The mil full of grain
The loss is estimated at $4,000. Three. Philadelphia
Offices, the franklin Delaware Mutual, and North
America suffer to the amount of $50 900.
The Pitisburg Insurance Office had $4,000 covered
January 7th--noon
MELANCHOLY DEArH-The body of William Hays was
taken from the ruins of the disastrous fire Yesterday
evening corpse He is the of Judge Hays of this
city, and his unfortunate death has gloom over the
citizens generally. He leaves wife and family Ii is
the general impression that no other lives were lost
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A IDE Mcmosrc to tho Military Sciences, id VOL
IA London, ISIS; Just imported by F TAYLOR, with
many illustrative Engravings, Maps, Diagrams, &c. Sub
Jccts: Fortihcaton, Field Fo't Permanent Fort Field
Fortress Permanent; FonIesses, Field or Places du Mo-
ment Forts, Detached Fortiicaon Permanent; do
Cocborn's do Bastion; do. Montalembes do Carnots
do. German do Relative value of; Fougass, Frae Fur
mace, (ho y Fuzc, Qr mines y Gaboii, Gavansn, Ce
ognosy Geology, Grenade Guard house, Guee, Gun Cot
Gunner Gunnery Gunpowder, Heat, Horse, Hurdle,
Hut, Ice, Kyanzing and Bunczlng, Laboratory, Level
ling, Loophoc, Machcoulis, Magazine Manr Mant
LEI, Marine Artillery, &c
Tie following volumes &C this valuable series win be
ceived by the advertiser Immediately their appearance
in London. Nov rs
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SLEIGH ACROSS SUSPENSION BRIpGEOn Christ
mas morning last Mr Charles Eleu, the contractor of
the suspension bridge at Niagara Fails together with Mr.
George Hamlin drove the bridge cutter and
turned on a round ot 1t would truly appear be per
ious feat. thus drive that apparently fail
of iron wire suspended 2s0 feet above the boiling
stream at rapid rate We are informed by of the
parties, that he should have hesitation in driving
with coach and FOUR at the top of their speed.
Buffalo Erpres.
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ENtFNVH ma SP"h'sh LNhsunRcs.-J MEIEKE, nlc
Il professor United States navy, Yale College, &C., re-
specially acquants the citizens of Washington that he
concm plates giving instruction in the above languages
well as in The English TO foreigners.
Prof Mcice hatters himself his reputation as an
structor is too wei established here require particular
references.
For terms, &c address NJ the bookstores of Messrs
tranck Iayior Taylor W Maury, and Fisobcr at his
residences at Mrs Williams, opposite Mr. Fianck Tsylor's
tenfsylVania avenue. Nov. ST
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The II no. Nathan Clifford. the minister of the United
States tho republic Of Mexico arrived here last evening,
in the Ohne ST John, his to the duties Of
his mission at the city Of Mexico. MI Clifford is accom-
panied by his family consisting OF his lady and two chill
dren, and understand intends to embark at Pensacola.
Mobile Rrrisfrr Jan. L.
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Eating house.


IUST RECEIVED direct from tho Island OF St Thomas
- per brig Anraostin, Capt Dorry a lot OF the finest
genuine green turtle brought this marker, which
wa be served up daily IN soup, and all the modes
of cookery, and in the possible btyc Aso from Nor
ok, fresh oysters spced oysters sbeepshead, mackere
hoghsh, NC, &c, all OF whion will be served up the
shortest notice.
0ct- Families served a usual.
Aug. lS-u w. WALKER.
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Another Letter from Gen. Taylor.
The original of the following letter from Gen. Taylor
was handed to yesterday.--N Y. Herald, 9Th inst.

was handed to yesterday.--N Y. Herald, 9Th inst.
Baron ROUGE, (La.,) Dec 81, 1913.
My Your polite letter, post-ma ed the 9Th
inst requesting my permission present with hat
OF your own manufacture, which you des
my approaching inauguration has been duly received.
For the gratifying assurance OF your kind
which your letter conveys, feel that have already re-
ccved much more at your hands than deserve and
could not therefore, increase the weight
my obligation you by accepting the present
assured that it would be a qualification
You But, under this belief accede your request
and give you the measurement asked for in your let
prefer that the hat should be black; but leave
the choice Of the material your and convc
nience, its style being after the prevailing ia hion.
am, sir very respectfully, your obedicnt servant,
H. TAYLOR.
Mr.. s. COLEMAN, 100 Nassau street, New York.
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For CALIFORNIA;

GOLD- WASHING MACHINES, (Lcavonwor,b,s nat.
~ ent,l superior to any now in in America or
Russia. They will do h work of from twenty man
Also mining tools, pumps and hose horse powers arr
cultural i'm plemens field and garden seeds, Whit
neys celebrated rifles. All these will be much wanted in
California. A. b. ALLEN ~ Co.
$50 and 19l Water street, New York.
Dec 31-d&cIm
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Joint resolution directing the of procuring the
printing Tor the Two houses OF Congress.
Resolved By the Senate aud House Of Representatives Of
the United States Of Amoica IN Congress assembled That
Secretary the Senate and the Clerk of the House of
Representatives. be and they are hereby authorized and
required the beginning OF the final session OF every
the newspapers published in the city of Washington Tor
sealed proposals for supplying the Senate and House OF
h the necessary printing for cach which advertisement
shall describe the kind OF printing and the quality oil paper
required be, in the execution OF the work
and said advertisement shall divide and classify the prnt,
ing Cf the respective houses, foows One oil balls and
solutions of reports of commees OF journals;
Documents and for every other descrp
ton of printing each class TO be separate Job aud to be
provided for by contract The said
shall coa,an designation of the place in the said y
of Washington where such sealed proposals shall be re-
ceived aud the day and time day at which said secre
and clerk will receive further proposals
BILE samples Of the printing required and OF the paper on
whcthc same is be executed 10 be kept at the place
designated aforesaid at least twenty days successfully
before the time OF receiving proposals sha expire open
the inspection of all persons desiring make proposals Tor
the printing aforesaid intelligence whereof shall be con-
tanned in said advertisement, Immediately on the expra-
ton of the time receiving said proposals, they shall be
opened by the secretary and clerk aforesaid IN the presence
oil the Vice President President OF the Senate and the
Speaker OF the House Of Representatives and oil such per-
making proposals may wish 10 be present. And
Secretary the Senate, under the supervision OF the
Vice President President of the Senate, AID the Clerk of
tue House Of Representatives under The supervision OF the
Speaker shall theeupon let each class oil said printing TO
the lowest bidder who shall furnish satisfactory evidence
his practical skill and his ability to do the work, and who
shah otter good and sufficient security Tor the faithful exc
of the Jobs aud contracts undertaken by him. And
Vice PIE sden President of ne Senate and
secretary and Speaker of the House and is clerk,
shall proceed take bonds, with good and sufficient Sc
euriy for the due aud ahim' performance OF the WORK
their respective houses all such lettings OF printing
and the contracts relating 70 the same frord.o lht @
said proposals shall sealed until the time appointed
SEC q Ana Be il further resolved, That committee con-