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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-08

The receipts at this po, since the lst inst have been
$500 bales exports 1000; taken by spinncrs 1905
taken speculation, 10 zoo; stock In city, $4,000;
amount on sale, 900
In relation to the movements in this market, T. J.
1tswaits circular ~ this date says
reported firm but duh market, with prices gra-
dually stiff. ming NJ the date of my last circular per
Nisssra, 10Th ult the sales for the week succeed
ing that date, to the Sst inclusive, were Ii 500
bales Of which srg- proportion met the speculative
demand Influenced in measure by the late favorable
advces England and tho Continent. but fully in
great degree by the continued unfayorabie ac-
count. received FROM the South relative 20 the growing
uired aud but fr exporters ad. their appear ancs
in the market. During the week above referred TO-
quotations advanced fully - to &c. per ID, aud
the quantity offered at that figure very moderate
indeed TO the scarcity OF svers alone be attributed
tie limited bushes. which has taken place during the
past week say from he LIST to the 7th inst In elusive
ON WEDNESDAY, let inst the Canbria's advises being
hourly looked for saes did not exceed 40 bales at
very full prices hursdsy, transactions again
very light not 10 bales chan ppg hands but at
prices Tor the lower grades shade over previous quo
tce ~ having been observed by all classesas fast day
on Saturday 4tb inst the letters per Cambria were at
baud, and being very fayorabiy construed the few
holders who appeared ~ all willing 20 sell demanded
sc edvancg former rates which Ia most
obtantd for about TO bales the bussess Of the day
foug iimi'ed 10 that suiouot Monday found the do
Eaud sotVs and tbs advance above noticed freely
yielded BY purchaser. who took 200 bales; Tues
dsv 9TH int y,st.rd.y co b,ls we're soii the mar.
k0t the week enoiBs that date closing firm au1
buoyant, with sales Of 900 bales Al bottom yon
will ind quotations At shien though a. high As buyers
There hut IL parties nos Who dispute that the
fosttccnling crop must be late one, consequently
the chances 6 its being large ono Gr. SMALL the
ukpsy stuudsut rAius Ia parts Of LOuislanaand
Mississippi have undoubtedly Injured the plant In
those SECTIONS Of the country whore rsin was no.
nst ded, while In others. especially IN Georgia and
South Carolina. where moisture raned. the rains
have O. uBquCHiiobaby bsneatted IL. Warn aud deg
weather however. through this aud the n0xt month,
IL sbssluttly esssAsl Tor far average yield, which
early frost, considering tbs rial bac,.sardnei OF
the plant. would render almost imi,cssbs. Estimates
u ~ IL on fun a M
sfut be but speculative 10 the extreme One equal
tothRt which l. now drawing ~ close Is am 1T ina
possible.
The closing quotations in this marie, we're as an.
pskCi
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-08
Notice TO Mariners.

SID from New Bedford. ch barb Persia Har,. Cor tho
Pacific.
sroKrS Bark Clement lane sad from New London for
NV Coast. July 20 lat ~ H. In 20. OH we'll Caps
thtt day suIttd Fr scbr lndusre since arrived nj Pha
derLal vita water for which tsJ ter best thank
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-03-21
North Carolina.

The congressional elections in North Carolina take
place during the year. The democracy expects every
republican in that State do his duty at the polls 1t i,
true, that the wings have cut up the districts in such
fashion 10 give the seeming preponderance 10 their
party But the energy of men who are determined
their rights and vim licate their principles, will
overcome thousand difficulties. The Raleigh standard
gives the following list of the congressional districts Of
North Carolina, they stand under the famous cray
hernandez act OF lS46-'47:
First dstr,ct-Cherokee, Macon, Haywood, Buncombe,
Henderson, Rutherford, Burke, Mcdowell Yancy, Ccave
land Caldwell.
Second disriet.-Ashe, Wilkes, surry Dave, Rowan,
IredeI. Caawba.
T,ird dstrict-Lincoln, CASTOR, Mecklenburg, Union,
Anson Sany, Cabarrus, Montgomery, Richmond, Moore.
Fourth disfrict-Stokes, Rockingham, Gultord Ran.
doph, Davidson
Fifth district Granville Caswel Person, Orange, Chat
ham.
Sirth distrct-Wake Franklin, Warren, Halifax, Edge
comb, Nash. Johnston
Sersnth district. -Cunbeand, Robson Columbus Bla-
den, Brunswick New Hanover, Sampson, Dupln Onslow.
Eighth districWayne, Greene Lenoir, Jones, Craven,
Carteret, Beaufort Pitt Hyde, Washington, TyrelI.
Niwih misunderstanding BERTHE. Hartford, Northampton,
Gates Chowan Pyquimans, Pasquotank Camden, Curl
tuck. 800
In the late Congress they epresened follows +
L. Clingman, Nathaniel Boyden, ID. NJ Barringer. A. H.
shepherd A. W. Venable. J. II. J. Daniel, James j. Nc
Kay, II. s. DonnelI, and David Outlaw.
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1t becomes melancholy duty to announce the death
of the Hon. Rudophus Dickinson, late member of the
House of Representatives, from the State of Ohio He
breathed his last in this city yesterday morning. after
ndsposition of several days. Public honors will be paid
to his remains this day, according to the Programme
which we lay before readers.
Mr. Dickinson was an honest mana faithful repre-
sentative OF his constuents-rm in his princples-bold
in their asseron-and held in great regard by his col
leagues ard the House. He rarely participated in debate
but his opinions always sensible and worthy of
great attention His simple, cordial, and
kind and calculated to win upon every with whom
he in contact His merits were highly appreciated,
and his loss will be deeply regretted.
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OhllunrY,

Died, on Monday, the 10th March inst, at Cemont,
his Fairfax county, Virginia in the sd year Of
his age, Gen. JOHN MASON.
This venerable gentleman was the last surviving son
of Col GEORGE Mason, of Gunson Hall, in the same
county, who distinguished in Virginia Gas said
by MIR JeIerson) "one of the wisest statesmen that
Virginia bred, and an incorruptble patriot"
Gen. MASON through long and active life and in an
extended sphere attracted he deserved, the eseen
respect and confidence of all who knew him.
He the personal and intimate friend and associate
of Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe and during the ad-
minstraons of the two last filled Offices of trust and
honor which he accepted their request, but held only
Tor periods limited by him when they accepted.
He for many years the dispenser of the most lib
eal hospitality othe citizens OF Washington Mason's
island the centre OF attraction to every enlightened
stranger. No could mix in his society without
admring the None could him and ever forget
him.
Gy-We are informed that the remains of the deceased
will be removed from Christ Church. Alexandria to
the place of inerment, on this day. at o'clock, p
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A Sveli-tlesorvcd Compliment.

1t affords us much pleasure republish from the Os-
wego Gazette the following compliment a faithful
public servant Mr. Brdsal, by his course in Congress,
merits the appreciation not only of his late constituents
but of the whole country He has truly "kept the faith
and been seadfast in his support of the great principles
OF the democratic party He could not be seduced by
temptation driven by fear desert the great of
which he is distinguished advocate, and follow after
new gods and worship at strange affairs Though watch
full OF the interests of his constituents yet he has
never forgotten that he one of the Legislators of the
whole Union:
Hon. A. BIRDsALL-The official relations of this gentle
man with the people OF this congressional district erm
mated with the close of the late Congress and hazard
nothing In saying that he etres from office without sin
gle blot upon his public Elected the candidate
OF the democratic party, he has faithfully and undevia-
ngy kept his implied obligations to the party by adherng
sIeadasty to its great principles and rendering sincere
and efficient support TO the democratic administration
which has just resigned the of government and
policy of which has been wise its achievements have
have passed through the of faction and
which has ragged furously during the past years
without yielding ms integrity or violating ms political
consistency; and in this respect, the democracy of
this district enabled again point with pride 10
their late representative; while in the ordinary rou-
tine of legislative duty, he has acquitted himself with
will continue their croaking, because he has chosen
turn away from the old beaten track of democracy,
has been waged against the constitution and the Union
but above and beyond all of this, is approving
SCIENCE and the reward which he is receive the
welcome plaudit of the sober and rejecting portion of the
community, well done good and faithful servant" Long
alter the -, the -, the -----, and their confed-
crates shall have been forgotten, thought of only as
Birsal will be remembered honest man. democrat,
and patriot.
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Transportation OF Stores.
Navy DEPARTMENT.,

NAVY DEPARTMENT.,
Bureau of Provisions and Clothing, March Ii, l649
PROPOSALS. sealed and endorsed Proposals for freight
to Macao" will be received at this bureau until three
O'Clock D. Thursday, the 9th day of April, 1S49 for
ent the yard at Boston, Massachuse
the port Macao in China there to be delivered to the Uni
sent The offers must state the price asked pc barrel with
out distinction and dy and each barrel (or
harbaels) beef pork flour. rice, vinesa pickles. whis-
key dried apples, will be considered barrel all other
the of 81 cubic feet bar
rel whatever they may contain and in the of
all ca other than barrels the ths will be deducted No
prmage 70 be allowed The far-weather working laydays
to be allowed each of tho Of Boston and Macao for
taking and dcharging cargo. Payment to be made by
bidder and designated in the charer-pary, within thirty
days after producing satisfactory evidence of tho delivery
of the cargo The vessel pass the usual inspection,
and be at Boston navyyad by the 18th day OF April,
Is49 ready receive her and if not presented for
the bureau will consider itself at liberty offer
the freight to the lowest bidder, make such
rangensnts as may best subserve the public interests.
Mar 2l-lawtu
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New Publications.

We are indebted to Mr.. Farnham for the first number
of Buffers edition of Macaulay's History 1t is the
cheapest edition of this celebrated work, and will give it
a circulation over the land extensive as its merits
The price for each part only cents-embracing too
l9s closely printed pages.
We are also indebted to Mr. Farnham for an elegantly
printed volume, from the Harper press Of "The History
of Queen Elizabeth, of England; by Jacob Abbott" 1t is
embellished with beautiful engravngs, calculated to H.
ustrae many OF the in the life of that celebrated
princess.
We have also received from the same Washington
bookstore, and the same New York press, pamphlet
copy OF "The Midnight Sun-a pilgrimage by Frederika
Bremer" known to the country by her beautiful pictures
of domestic life. This new production comes recon-
mended to by her attractive name and by the singular
cheapnsss OF it, publication.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-03-21

COMMERCE CALIFoRMA.-We have looked over n
record Of arrivals and departures of vessels the port
Monterey, California kept by officer of the United
States navy, during period of thirteen months the en-
tries commencing the 9th of September IS47 and end
ing the 9th Of October 1843 The number of vessels
that arrived were follows ships, Is barques briggs
~; schooners 49, in all, 81 vessels or these, IL were
United States vessels of leaving total of So mer-
chant vessels, with tonnage of 5Ot OF the total
number Of vessels, Al American IL Hawan, (Sand-
witch Islanders y Peruvian CHILEAN 2 English
Spanish; French; Mexican and l, nation not men,
toned.
During the period mentioned, the amount of duties col
ected Coinage and customs) by United States officers in
all Upper California about 8 1870 900 of which sum
about $4,000 was collected at Monterey.
Phil North American
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
From our B~itn.or. Correspondent.
BALTIMORE, March N

BALTIMORE, March MS p.
Commencement of the Uniusrsy of Ma, yland fros
Panama.-Isrr6ls accident. The markets, &c.
The annual commencement of the faculty of physic of
inc University of Maryland took place this morning. and
was attended by large of vsers The degree
o. M " was conferred upon hfy-one Maylandes, five
neh'ahs' Three North Carolinans, kentuckan, ono
"nsS' one from Illinois, and one from Massachu-
sets, making the whole number sixty.lour
aespeeh nom New Orleans brings dates from Panama
'oiai han last advices bY the brig Perfect The
captain reports the United States mail steamer Oreson
from New York via Rio de Janeiro and VALPARAISO arrived
at Panama on the 23d February and would leave for San
francisco on the ION oil March She would 800 pas
sengers leaving about 900 waiting CONVEYANCE n,
the gold regions At San Francisco provisions were no
mousy high and gold pacers had been discovered on
the Sacramento OF immense value The profit one cargo
OF goods shipped from Valparaiso San Francisco was one
hundred and twenty thousand dollars Among the passen
gers OF the Perfect is Lieut. Lewis bearer Of dispatches
from the Pacific squadron These dispatches will doubt
less con,aia later intelligence from the gold region.
terrible accident occurred yesterday quarry
on the line of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. about
miles from the city premature explosion OF blast killed
one of the workmcn named Michael Callahan ard wound
ed five Others four of them dangerously.
The MAxKETs.--In the Baltimore market this morning,
there was change in flour Sales of 800 bbls Howard
street 81 u.s. Sales of $50 bbs City Mills 81 u.s. and
OF 400 bbs Pennsylvania corn meal at W 43l.
Sales OF red and mixed wheat I0 04 and cents.
White quoted at l07 ia cents and family -four white
at lis 100 Yellow is selling 40 for
prime, and 40 46 for white. Sales of rs ~
There been large sales barelIed meats reported
We quote pork at $Il SII SO, and primo 10
$40; No beef at $I2, and $4 Sales OF bacon
81 81 cents for assorted sides 81 st for old and
new; hams at 81 cents; shoulders at cents.
Sales bulk at st 81 cents for sides;
hams 81 cents. Sales No. lard at II CENTS four
months.
Whiskey is rather brisk at 23 cents, ut which sales
freely making.
At Now York this morning, in four prices remained
last quo,ed for marketable IS 37A IS So Sales
up TO this time reported at 2, 500 bbs
Corn, prime white, is 81 CENTS and yellow Sc 50 cents
with sales Of 30, 900 bushels.
There is feature note in cotton; the demand
continues good at steady prices,
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40 the Edit0r.
Gold in North Carolina.

Yourself and the editors of the National ntelligencer
copying article about gold from paper purpostng
from the credit 70 be published at Charlotte tQuere
Charlottesville y Albemare, Virginia. have labored under
mistake. The article was originally published in the
Charlotte Journal of this place; and;old Meckenburg,
North Carolina, Is the county In which the gold was
found--nearly pounds afternoon most of in
the virgin state and several pounds uoy) subsequently
IRON the mine and it is supposed that there are
two three pounds yet IN the ore surrounding the
pocket from which the first taken Ii has to under
go burning, grinding and separating, commonly called
oasting, before the amount be asceained of the
remainder.
There is no doubt sir, that there is great deal of
gold vet in this reg,onmuch of it of superior quality
Last year, from toeraby careful calculation there was
something like half million of dollars Worth OF gold
raised in the surrounding countless about $37o,oeo was
coined in the mint at this place and about found
its way north and elsewhere in bullion
Large amounts of gold have at various times been
found in the mine now in question; and would lay my
self liable TO the charge OF gross exaggeraon, were
to tell the riole truth in regard to it, The gold in this
flint vein. over and .underlad with blue slate for.
nation. The gold does not, as in many instances,
pervade the vein in minute PARTICLES but occurs in rich
deposiies, above designated "pockets;" This mine be-
longs TO Messrs VIM Elens and John Irving, of this
place. and probably two others not known to
the writer Major g. w. Caldwell and Captain j. Harr
son. lately of the army, principal holders OF lease
of it. Several mines in the vicinity of this one are
yielding very fair returns for the labor and capital IN
vested.
The most productive mine in this section is the Dunn
Nine in this county, owned and worked by Messrs.
VIM. Eens & John Irving So far they have found no
end to the ore which continues to be worth from IS to
$40 bushel The ore is principally decomposed slick,
of rich brown, loamy appearance In fine, sir, North
Carolina probably holds out inducements to emf
grants and seekers Of gold than California for we have
good wholesome laws peaceable population, and all
Of the necessaries of life in prouson that 81 will
purchase as much here as SIS $40 will in the vicinity
of Feather river or the Sacramento and the result of the
purchase be far more pleasuraby enjoyed under the pro-
lection of our good government SPECTATOR, Jr.
CHARLOTTE, N. c., March 10, 1s49.
[The Integencer is requested TO copy]
~Union is tho county name of the locality OF the
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THE CABINET BADLY DIsTRIBUTED-The New York
Tribune during the tendency OF the question: objected to
the selection OF Reverdy Johnson, OF Maryland for At
tomey General, for the following reason:
But again. Mr.. Johnsons location is unfortunate. APP
pointed, four OF the in the cabinet will be filed
from four contiguous Atlantic StaesPennsy vania Della
Maryland, and Virginia Three of the members live
within eight hours ride of each other All this time
the Great West has but single representative cab
met while containing half the population and
of the territory of the Union This is dcpoabe error
The seventh place should clearly be filled from the West
say Caleb b. Smith, OF Indiana Edward Bate of Missouri
or Meredith p. Gentry, OF Tennessee.'
This deplorable error" was committed, nohwithstand-
ing the warning of the Tribune-Battimorc Republican
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RAJ ~. GREEN .4,sctt onesY,

V,RUsTEEs sale.-By virtue of a deed of trust from
i William Wheaty, recorded in Liber w. B. No. las,
fIos and TO- OF the land records for the county Of
Washington, the subscriber will offer for sale at public
auction the highest bidder, Tuesday next, tho 10th
instant o'clock, m lots Nos 23 and 70, in square
497 situated Al SOUTH between and streets
Also at time and place. several other desirable
lots As and neghborhood OF these lots are be-
ing gradually improved the attention OF purchasers is in
vted to this good investment. .
In case Of bad weather the sale will be postponed until
the next fair day will liberal, and made known
the sale. JOHN CASIOL BnEN l, iustee'
Mar Il-3WST A. GREEN, Auctioneer
,-Thc sale postponed in consequence OF tho
rain until Thursday, tho 22d instant, same hour
Mar 2I--2t A. GREEN
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The Baltimore PATRIOT speaks of what the Onion
said "three days after Mr. Polk inaugurated," and
refers to the wok that kept the Senate in extra session
in 1915" Here is an anachronism. The "Unlon' was
not in existence three days after the Inauguration, nor
during the extra Senate had its editor the most dis.
tant idea of living in Washington
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The MISSISSIPPI ovERFLow.-The New Orleans Bulletin
of the 18th instant that while the steamboat Bevl-
dere passing Baton Rouge, the officers noticed the
breach in the evee the opposite sde where the water
pouring through the in large volume and great
rapidty. The plantations in the vicinity all over
flowed, and the half way up the doors of the
church. number of negroes work. all EN-.
ploysd in sndsa vorng to repair the orsvasss,
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ORDER OF PROCESSION
FOR THE FUNERAL OF THE
HON. HUDOLPHUS DlCKINsON

Representative in the Cosgrss of the United States from,
the State of Ohio.
The pail bearers and mournes will attend the resi-
dence of Mrs. Steson, Pennsylvania between
81 and Al streets, at LIN wednesday the 2ist
instant which time the corpse will be removed IN charge
ofthe Of the House OF Representatives
the Hall ofIhe House
Al I2h O'clock p. M funeral service will be performed
in the Hall OF The House of Representatives and lmmedi
atey reaer the procession will TO the Congress
ional Burial ground in the following orders
The Chaplains of both Houses of Congress.
Physicians who attended the deceased.
PALL-BKARERs.
Mr.. Brown of Miss, @ Mr.. Bowlin of Missouri,
Mr.. Hubbard of Conn, : Mr.. Bowdon of Alabama,
Mr.. Marsh of Vermont, q Mr.. Barrow OF Tenn,
Mr.. Marvin of N. Y, Mr.. Irwin of Penn
The family and friends of the deceased
The Senators and Representatives. om the State OF Ohio
The SergesnatArm of the House of Repre-
The members OF the late House of Representatives pres
in the city, preceded by the Clerk of the House.
The other officers OF the House OF Representatives.
The Sergeantat Arms of the Senate.
The Senate preceded by their President and Secretary
The other officers of the Senate.
The President of the United States.
The Heads of Departments.
The Chief Justice and Associate Justices of the Supreme
Court OF the United States, and its officers.
The Diplomatic Corps.
The Comprolles Auditors and other Heads of Bureaus
Of the several Departments OF the government, with
their officers.
Officers of the army and Navy the seat of government
The Mayor Of Washington.
Citizens and Strangers
March Fl, 1919
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The Virginia legislature adjourned Monday. There
aggregate appropriation of S292o,000 made for
various important internal Improvements during the
sion, besides the transfer OF 1898 State stock in the
Petersburg and Roanoke Railroad the of Peters
burg. bill to authorize subscription behalf OF the
Commonwealth to the capital stock of the Virginia and
Maryland Bridge Company was also passed.
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POSTPONE MENT of Grand Concert Odd Fellovvs'
l. Hdl.-The arrangements not having been completed
the Grand Musical Festival Odd Fellows Hail.
t.cd for tonight, has been postponed unu tomorrow
(Thursday) evening
Ma FL
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Commodore Downs has been appointed by tho President
the command of tho yard at Boston. The Commo
arrived in the city Friday, for that station
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ny. A. GREEN, .axc,toarer.

BUILDING LOTS AT MISUNDERSTANDING after
ID the OF Lot No. 2, in Square No 73I, situated on
Capitol Ill., Wednesday, the 2lst instant shall proceed
sell Lots Nos 80 and 81 in Square No. 1892 situated
fronting 50eet alley, between and south
and Isl and ID streets east.
Terms cash sale positive. A. GREEN,
Mar 2l-N Auctoneer.
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MACAULAYs History OF England, cheap edition,
lVl first and second volumes second volume this day
received by FRANCK TAYLOR,
Mar al
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MARRIE;D.

On Saturday evening March H. this city by Rev g. w 8.
Mr.. WILLIAM A. CURTIS to Miss MARY f. CHEWING,
both OF Cupeper county Virginia