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EUROPEAN NEWS.
Arrival Of the Washington.

The Ocean Steam Navigation Company's ship
Washington, Capt G. w. Floyd has arrived,
bringing the United States contract mails from Eng
land, France and Germany.
The Washington sailed from Bremen on the 18th
Of June, (three days before her. appointed time,)
and arrived at Southampton on the l4th. This
change in the day of sailing from Bremen was
cessItated by the refusal Of the Danish Government
permit the importation Of Goals for the of the
American steamers in the Weser and the three
days extra time was therefore needed 10 enable the
Washington to take on board at Southampton full
supply of Goals.
ton the 10Th June, and has therefore made fair
run across the Atlantic Of IA days.
We are informed that it was owing to a very bad
description of coal having been supplied to this
steamer in New York, that her last outward pas
sage, hence TO Southampton, was protracted to Is
days; whereas, had good fuel been put on board,
Captain Floyd asserts he could have gone across
in IL TO IL days. The weather was beautifully
fine, and the passengers highly grstifed with the
comforts Of the vessel
The Washington on this occasion brings one of
the most valuable cargoes of manufactured goods
ever imported into this city; the principal part con-
sistny Of French manufactures of an exceedingly
costly character including silk and satin broadstuffs
ribbons, gloves and fancy articles. She has about
$50 tons merchandise altogether say about 100 tons
from Bremen, 300 tons from Havre, (transhipped at
Southampton from three special steamers chartered
for the purpose and so tons Of merchant Sc from
Southampton. Many of the cases OF French silks,
we understand, are valued at $4,000 to $4,000 per
case, and the total value d the cargo has been est-
mated at upwards Of one million of dollars. twas
stated in Havre that the whole Of the freight room
in the Hermann, and also for the Washington's
next voyage, had been secured by few Paris
houses, and all hopes Of shipping goods by many
parties were therefore abandoned. The French
merchants are precluded from sending their vau-
able goods to this country by English steamers, as
the navigation laws now operate, and the sailing
packets being comparatively slow and uncertain, II
is only the American steamers that are competent
to bring French manufactures from the English
ports The Havre merchants were loud in their
praises of the newly projected Havre and New
York line OF American steamers, as II was affirmed
il would he highly remuneratve to the proprietors.
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gentlemen through the day, to show them how we
celebrate the Fourth but it would require more
influence than the city of Boston possesses TO in
duce the steamer to remain FIVE minutes beyond its
fixed hour Of departure.
The regulations of the company, IN this respect,
are very overwhelmingly So il would seem,
sometimes, when, by waiting five minutes, an i'm
portant mail from New York could be put on
board the boat. To illustrate the punctuality
practised, when the Europa was about to sail
fortnight SINCE there was some delay in the arrival
of the baggage of Mr. Russell Smrgsa and his family,
who had taken passage. About half minute be-
fore the clock struck twelve, the hsnd-cartman
made his appearance, and rushed, trundling his
cart, towards the boat. AS he stopped, it wanted
some thirty seconds Of the time of departure. II
would take minute, perhaps, to unite the trunks,
and tumble them on board. But, to accomplish
this, the steamer would have to wait some forty
seconds II must not be. Of two evils, the least
must be chosen. Mr. Sturgis and his family must
either abandon their baggage or quit the boat and
they must decide at once. The bell rings. They
have Just time to hurry across the plank back to
the wharf, when the ropes are cast off, the engine
begins to move, and the huge bulk Of the Europa
sways away from its moorings. Probably, if its
starting at that precise moment had been the
means Of precipitating the whole party overheard,
there would have been no delay. Desirable as
puncluality is, it certainly seems that little dis
cretionary power might be con6ded to the captain
in these cases. as well in those where import
ant mail is within twenty seconds of arriving.
The day has been ushered in with the usual
patriotic noise and parade with ringing Of bells,
and the discharge of artillery. The weather is
gratefully cool Ihave heard of serious accident
as yet. The prettiest feature of the celebration
has been floral procession of children, which was
very beautiful. As part of the adjacent cities and
towns have an independent celebration, Boston is
crowded with visitors, and the streets are almost
impossible. -
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BY TEL e G r A P HI
FURTHER NEWS BY THE CANADA.
REPORTED FOR THE REPUBLIC.

New York, July 6-2p. m.
The New York papers have received their one
day later news by express and telegraph, usually
published after the arrival of the European steam
ers. 1t is to the following effect:
The French made renewed overtures to the Ro-
mans, but the latter peremptoriy refused to accept
them.
The London Times of June % has received adj
vices from its correspondent dated Civita Vecchia,
June lG which is the very latest bulletin from the
Holy City and the French army. On the 18th, ne
gotiations were again attempted to be opened by
General Oudinot, but they failed. Oudinot having
commanded the city to surrender has met with a
peremptory refusal. He finally commenced a Sc
rous attack on the l4th. The batteries played
upon the bastons for upwards of twenty-four hours
necessarily, hut no percepuble breach had been
effected up to the latest period
Intelligence from the camp of the French army
states that additional reinforcements of troops and
guns from Toulon were being landed at Civita
Vecchia on the l4th.
Contrary to expectations, the Emperor Of China
has refused open the trade of Canton to the Brit
lsh upon terms of the co-existing treaties. This
demonstration, it is thought, may give rise to very
serious occurrence, as the British Government will,
no doubt, insist upon their rights.
LIVERPOOL, June GIL a. m. The cotton
market opened with a steady feeling this morning
at full prices of the day previous. Holders were
very firm, and look for high prices, which the trade
at present are not disposed TO give.
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Programme for the Funeral ceremonies %
Ex-PREsIDENT POLK,

Programme Tor the Funeral ceremonies oil
Ex-PREsIDENT POLK.
On Monday, oh inst.
At half-past IA, a. m, the Church bells OF the
city will toll for the space Of half an hour
At IL the exercises will commence at the z street
Baptist Church. in the following order
1. Dead March by the Marine Band.
2. Prayer by the Rev. Geo. w. Samson.
3. Funeral Anthem by the Choir.
4 Eulogy by Gen. Henry s. Foo,e.
5. Music by the Band.
6. Benediction by the Rev. Henry Slicer
The President Of the United States and Cab
met have been invited, and expected to be pre-
sent
The Senator's and Representatives in the Con
gress Of the United States, who may be in the city
with the officers Of both houses Of Congress, the
officers Of the Army and Navy, Heads Of Bureaus
and all other public officers, Mayor and Corpora.
ton of Washington, and citizens generally, are
respectfully invited TO unite in the solemn ccre-
monies Of the day.
The Church Is well ventilated and commodious
Seats will be reserved for the ladies'
B. F. BROWN,
j. K. DOW,
THOS. RICHIE,
JOHN N. McCALLA,
J. ID. HOOVER,
G. w. PHILLIPS,
THO. J. GAIT,
Y. w. McKNEW.
Committee.
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fore he suited the Regents service. After COM
bat Of some violence, (the insurgents artillery is
said TO have been served very skilfully,) ne re-
pulsed them. His army consists Of 1000 Aus
TRANS, 1000 Prussians, 1000 Frankfurters, 5000
Hessans, and 5000 Mecklenburgers, but the two
latter corps having been ordered by their respective
governments to place themselves under the Prince
Of Prussia's command, General Peucker yesterday
sent in his resignation to the Regent
The Prussian army on the other side OF the
Rhine has occupied one-half of the Bavarian Paln-
innate already, without meeting with any resistance
Only one Of three columns into which it was div-
ded fell in with some Free Corps men. who were
entrenched near place called Kirchheim-Boland.
The Prince of Prussia accompanied this division,
and witnessed the skirmish, which ended by the
insurgents leaving 40 dead on the spot, and the
Prussan regiments entering the little town OF
Kirchheim- Boland amidst the enthusiastic cheers
of its inhabitants.
The last news of the German Parliament and
the Regency is, that they holding their sittngs
in Stuttgart aehouse, whence they are preparing
to issue another proclamation TO the people of Ger
many
The InsurrectiOn I'm Baden and Bavaria.
The news in the South German papers bears wit
ness to the rapid and steady advance of the Prus-
sian and German troops into the nsurgent districts
of Baden and the Rhenpalz, and the equally rapid
manner in which the Free Corps of revolutioniss
effect their retreat. We learn from the O6e,pos-
tamts Zeitung, that on the 18th inst. one Of the
German corps advanced in two columns on the
Bergstrasse, and that the insurgents were driven
back on all points. Weinheim, Ladenburg, and
Kaferthal were taken and the outposts pushed for
ward az far as Schressheim.
We learn from Kaiserslautern, that the Proyi-
sional Government fed from that place on the
night of the 18th inst. Their armed forces were
likewise removed to the east of the Palatnate, to
| Frankensten and Neustadt. On advancing, the
Prussian troops met with resistance nowhere ex-
cept at Homburg Gin the Palatinate,l where some
thing like skirmish took place The Prussians
occupied Kaiserslautern on the 18th inst
Wurtcmberg.
We learn from STUTTGART letters of the l4th inst,
in the Koiner Zeitung, that the Regent of Germany,
the Archduke John, has entreated the Government
of Wurtemberg to put stop to the proceedings of
several persons, styling themselves the National
Assembly and Provisional Regency of Germany,
and to remove the said persons from the territories
of Wurtemburg Obedient to the Regents re-
quest, the King of Wurtemberg's government has
requested the Regency to quit the kingdom. 1t
appears that the Regency and the National Assem-
bly, decline to accept this advice, and it will be found
necessary to remove them by force.
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PHILADELPHIA, july s. lS49.

PHILADELPHIA, July D, l649.
Well, the Fourth of July of l849 is past and gone,
and the city has ceased to have holiday appearance
People pursue their usual avocations once again;
the river runs down stream, as it was wont to do;
fish swim, and steamboats, ply between this and
Camden as if nothing unusual had occurred. One
day in year. our good people think, is sufficient to
show their appreciation of the efforts Of our FORE
fathers; that being over, patriotism is carefully put
again till the next anniversary. Several fires oc-
CURED in different parts of the city during the day,
but none of them proved very destructive. A very
few pugilistc exhibitions took place, and any guam
tity of powder was burnt
am glad to perceive that you are endeavoring to
enlighten the very venerable, astute, and erudite
editor of the "Union,' in regard to the early his
tory and Federal predictions of an honorable ex-
Secretary. | have taken some pains to ascertain
the facts of Mr.. Buchanan's service, and credi-
bly, informed that not musket, but very long
and broad and formidable sword was used by the
ex-Secretary on that r-tobe-forgotten occasion
beg leave further to state, on equally good auho
rity, that the ex-Secretary was mounted on dark
hay horse, sixteen and half hands high and that
his rump was covered with sky-blue sadde-cloth,
on either corner of which was imitation gold star.
The pommel Of the saddle was also adorned with a
pair Of holsters. My informant, who, may say,
was one of the company, is not exactly certain
whether the holsters contained pistols or not. Whe-
ther this be so or not the exSecretary presented
very warlike appearance; and the enemy, doubt
less, would have fed before him in 'dre confusion
had he been fortunate enough TO meet them. You will
pardon me, hope, for going into these particulars,
but the early history of great men is so apt TO be
obscured and forgotten in the brilIiancy Of their
subsequent career, that, take il, the amiabe bio
grapher of the ex-Secretary will thank me for put
ting him in possession Of these important and inte-
resting facts.
The recommendation Of the President to his fell
ew-cizens to set apart the first Friday in August
as da OF fasting, humiliation and prayer, meets
with the hearty approval of all sects and denomina.
lions in this city, and WILL doubtless, be generally
observed by them.
Our citizens have been agreeably disappointed to-
day in finding that but ffty-six cases Of choera
have been reported, and nineteen deaths. The
number is large enough; but, from the exposure
and excuses incident to the celebration Of the
Fourth, they were led to anticipate at least double
the number.
The Locofoco convention, which met nj Pittsburg
yesterday, nominated John A. Gamble, esq, OF
Lycoming county, as their candidate for Canal
Commissioner Mr.. Gamble is a lawyer Of some
standing, and formerly represented that county in
the State Senate He will make an excellent
martyr.
Two millions Of dollars Of California gold have
been received at the mint in this city up to this date
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NV ORLEAss, July s.
General Twiggs arrived here yesterday in good
health and spirits, and has taken command OF the
western division Of the army.
There are some cases Of cholera in our city, but
they have not been so violent. The city is as
healthy, generally speaking, as could be expected
The crevsssses have been finally stopped, and
the water disappeared from the streets, which,
however, are in bad condition.
Business is without much activity. There is a
firm feeling in the cotton market.
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Fire In Pisssburu-ChoIera.

PirrsBURe, July s.
Brooks lumber yard and the Western Unver-
sty were destroyed by FIRE this morning, and other
property injurcd-there was an insurance, however,
Of $4,000 dollars on the property.
CHoLERA.--There were FIVE deaths from cholera
last night
Business dull. The river in good navgable
order.
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MONTREAL. July 6. D. m.

A meeting Of the British Club, to form branch
ofthe British League, TO be held to night There
was a large attendance, and much dispute
ticipated The Ministers directed the troops TO
be on the alert but up to the present time all was
ouiet
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Destructive Fire.

Bosros, July 6.
| learn, 10y the eastern boat, that very destruc-
tive FIRE was raging at Gardner, Maine, yesterday
afternoon. large saw-mill, match factory, sash
and window blind factory, paper mill and out
houses, and a number Of other buildings, had
already been destroyed, and the FIRE was sll
raging when the boat left The impression was
that the flames could not be arrested until great
damage was done.
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PnII.AprIpnIA. Julv 60 I

PHILADELPHIA, July 6-2p. m.
The Board Of Health report "a new cases and
II deaths Of cholera up to noon to-day. The
weather is pleasant.
Stocks stesdy-Treasuries ll7!. New loan lI7s.
Flour is firm and improyed-Ssles Of common
brands at 81 Sc a 81 62l.
Red Wheat IS 100 cts. Corn has advanced
sighty-salcs Of yellow at 50 60 cts; Oats 30 cts
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CINCINNATI, July 6.

CINCINNATI, Julyb.
There were ninety-one interments for the last "a
hours at noon to-day from cholera, and from other
diseases ffty-seven.
The weather wet and cold, rendering fires ne
cessary.
The Telegraph line to ST. Louis is down.
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The Board Of Health report II and q
deaths Of cholera for the "a hours ending at noon
to-day.
Stocks are steady-Treasury SIS ll7i; New
Loan llS.
Flour is furnishes 5000 bbls., at a. so a 81 60
Red Wheat 100 cents sales 10000 bushels
mixed corn, at SO a 81 cents, and 81 and SO cents
for yellow.
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Bp the Guenins Mails.

We understand that the Directors of the Grard
College for orphans, on Tuesday evening, elected
Frederick A. Packard President of that Institution,
in place of the Hon. Joel Jones, resigned Mr..
Packard is gentleman of fine literary attainmenis,
undoubted pety, and great moral worth.
The Kentucky papers state that at the conven-
ton held by the Wings of the Fourth Congress
sional district, at Liberty, Casey county, on the
25th ulL, AYLErr BucKNER, the late member, was
unanimously nominated as candidate for election
TO the next Congress.
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ST.. LOUIS. Mo. June 81. 1919.

Last night a tremendous and exciting public meet
ing took place at the Rounda in this city, to con-
slider what MEANS il any, could be adopted towards
mitigating the violence Of the pestcnce that is daily
cutting down hundreds Of our fellow-citIzens. Upon
che mayor and the common council, the "seven walls
Of wrath" Of the speakers were poured, and reso-
luton adopted calling upon them to resign, in the
event Of their neglectng refusing TO carry ont all
the measures recommended by the meeting. To a
certain extent the city authorities are amenable to
the charge Of neglect Of duty but the vast body Of
the community are by no means blameless for the
dreadful condition Of things with which we are at
present surrounded. When the cholera first broke
out in ST. Louis, and was manageable, the city
press we're abused by the dollar md cent portion Of
the community If any thing was said by them about
cholera being in the city. They were called ''crook-
.rs. "aIarnists, &c, &c, and charged with driv-
ing business from the city, by mentioning that cho-
lera existed in st. Louis and now, when the fruits
Of such cupable ndiscreton and avaricious inhu-
ences are being visited upon us, the whole Of the
censure is heaped upon the common council.
great deal OF excitenen' "aS 'ha,'es'eu a''tne
meeting, and no speaker was permitted to proceed
without interruption who attempted 10 defend the
city authorities or to oppose the resolutions IN
struc,ing them under certain contingencies TO resign.
have, however no doubt they will do all in their
power to meet the wishes Of the meeting but I'M
less they are met by more hearty cooperation on
the part Of the people and the occupants tenemenis
IN keeping their own premises clean, there will
little or no good result either from what has been
or may hereafter be done
The aggregate number of deaths during the pas
week, ending Monday the 18th instant is sever
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We learn that a breach occurred in the Tide Wa
ter Canal on Tuesday night last which caused
temporary suspension of the trade on that work
The break occurred near Worthington's Landing, a
little above Deer Creek. An efficient force was
Immediately set to work, and the damage SO prompt
ly repaired that the passage of boats was effected
yesterday, and navigation resumed.
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sickness Of Mr.. Clay.

CINCINNATI, July 5.
The Hon Henry Clay was attacked with cholera
on Tuesday last, but nothing has since been heard
Of his condition. and there IL great anxiety express
ed by the community to know the result.
The telegraph brings no confirmation of the ru-
NOR, so rife yesterday in streets, Of the death
of this distinguished man.--Ed. Republic
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Capt G. T. M. DAVIS, Of the st. Louis New
Era.-We notice several papers publish an account
of the death Of this gentleman, as having occurred
on the 10Th ultimo. This is an error. We re-
ceived letter from him last evening, dated ST..
Louis, June 28th.
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FATHER MATHEW AND HIS COUNTRY
MEN.--Thc countrymen OF Father Mathew,
their descendants and friends, who have adopted or
are willing TO adopt, the great principle Of entire and
perpetual abstsnence from all that ntoricate are
invited 10 meet at jefferson Hall, on Tomorrow
evening Sunday at O'Clock, TO make arrange
ments TO Join their fellow citizens in giving hearty
welcome to freiand's greatest living bsnsfaetor
his arrival in this city
July7 MANY freshmen.
Union please copy.l
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- ATHOLIC BIBLES. PRAYER BOOKS,
~ TEsTAMENTs, &e.-TAYLOR 4 MAURY
Booksellers, Pennsylvania avenue, near 9Th street,
have Just received fine lot Of
Catholic Bibles, large and small In rich bindings
and plain
Catholic Prayer Books, in beautiful velvet and
Morocco bindings, and plain.
Tales Of the Sacrsments"
Schmidt's Tales.
Catholic Keepsake" And Others, too many for
an advertisement. July
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MARK GREEN SILK UMBRELLAs.--This
~ day received, small lot Of Dark Green Silk
Umbrellas.
Also, few dozen Linen Yoke neck Shirts.
STEVENSS,
Great Hat and Gentlemen's Quitting store,
No. l, Browns Hotel.
June 22-eo3uf
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Colonel Gates, commanding officer at Fort Ad-
ans, Newport, Rhode Island, received Governor
Anthony of this State last Saturday. The Gov
ernor was accompanied by his aids in full regalia,
and was received with the honors prescribed by
law.
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The Montreal Gazette of Tuesday states the fol-
lowing fact as indicative Of the low state of pro-
perty in that city:
SHERIYr's SALE-Yesterday four cut stone
houses, four stories high, with shops, covering a
lot of 80 feet 'front.' by 100 feet Deep were sold at
sheriff's sale for $500, $500 The property is
situated on Wellington street, Grif6ntown, and be-
longed to Mr.. Tully. We heard it stated that the
ground alone on which this property is situated
cost FL 400 few years ago. Such is the depres-
sion of property in this city at present.
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PENITENTIARY.
OFrTos PrSITESTAay, ID. c.,
WAsHrSsToS, ysdy s, 1s49
CEALED PROPOsALs. endorsed "Propo~als
- for Wood and Coal" viii be received at this
Office until 25th inst
80 cords Of half-seasoned good oak wood. full
length of medium size, and free from limbs or
haywood.
~ tons of red ash anthracite CRATE coal
The above TO be delivered at the Penitentiary
wharf. TUOS rITNAM
July 7-edtJuy rs Warden
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The New York papers are crowded with ac-
counts of the honors conferred on Father Mathew
by the people and authorities Of New York. That
subject, the cholera, and the Fourth Of July cele-
brations, engross them entirely
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A CARD.-THE undersigned tenders his most
IA grateful thanks TO his fellow citizens general
ly, and 10 the fremcn in particular for their prompt
aid and assistance, by which his property ON lib
street was saved from the terrible conf1agration
which occurred on Thursday evening last His
old associates and friends Of the FRASxLrN proved
themselves on that as ON former occasions, "fiends
in need and friends indeed"
July lit JOHN A. BLAKE