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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-09-13

FAMILY EMIGRATION TO CALIroRNn.-The success
which has attended those OF fellow-citizens who
were in California the time OF the discovery OF the
golden OF that distant country is destined TO
draw not only individuals, but whole families from their
homes in New England TO take up their abode upon the
shores Of the PACING. We have heard recently OF
raj families who preparing TO remove thher. let.
ter was received in this city few days ago from Cape
Cod captain who sailed from Boston three four
years snce and who since that time has been engaged
trading between California and Oregon, requesting his
family, the family Of brother, and also sister
Gently married. to take passage as soon as the necessary
arrangements be made, and join him in California.
We learn that his friends have concluded 60, and
now making the necessary arrangements They hav-
ing vessel built which will be ready for about the
middle OF October, at which time they expect TO start
The brother who is in California is engaged mostly
navigation, owning the whole part OF several yes
sells trading upon the coast, and writes that he pays his
captains four hundred dollars month The two brothers
who intend to 90 out are both captains, and will
doubtless find ready demand for their services in Cali
forna. The influence OF this emigration by families upon
the future character OF society in California, will be most
salstary.-Boston Irdueiisr
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The New York Herald revives the story about Mr..
Stiles, our charge dadares al Vienna, having maeated
some American citizens, who proessed to be bearers Of
large OF money from America to the students OF the
Vienna University. Ii changes the date OF the transac
ton altogether. and Processes TO quote the statement from
the Vnnna Zsiiung Of July, 1919. A correspondent, Of
the New York Tribune, who signs himself Traveller
corecs the date and contradcs the story but does not
seem to be that Mr. Stiles himself has cleared up
the matter in communication which he addressed TO the
Washington Union, and which was published many
months ago This anecdote have been employed
to connect Mr.. Stiles with vigorous opposition the
noble Hungarian cause Whether our charge has taken
any course which is calculated justify the resolution
that was adopted in New York, calling upon orr govern
ment 10 recall Mr.. Stiles, are .vt advised Certain il
u.s. we have nothing warrant such an attack and
least OF all In the anecdoe which is revived by the
Herald. That charge started before the Hungarian
revolution burst into fame.
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The brutal ferociy OF Austria, OF which so many
proofs have been gwen in the Italian and Hungarian
struggle, Is still further exemphed in the terms that she
imposes upon the noble veneians who are the last TO
bold out against her power Austria requires that forty
fore she will grant amnesty the balance That is, the
people OF Venice shall permit her TO choose forty
conspicuous citizens 10 be deliberately murdered be-
fore they can hope for pardon from Austria. The
people OF Venice choose rather general immolaon
ihan TO consent to such cruel and bloody alternative.
The preparation OF such act OF barbarty exces hor-
even in those accustomed 10 scenes OF cruel and
norseless murder. The Archbishop OF PARIS has ad
dressed strong appeal to the French Minister Of For
egn Affairs, urging the joint interference OF England and
France in the affairs Of Venice, so TO procure from
Austria mitigation OF the terms. Whether he will be
successful in his object the drest necessity only
will compel the Venetans 10 consent 10 the brutal terms
demanded--PhN. Ledger.
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From the Lancaster (ohio) Eagle. Sept 8.
Col. VIM. Metlill--at home.

We take pleasure in announcing the arrival of our dis.
tinguished fellow citizen, Col Med He arrived here
Sunday evening last The Col looks well, and APP
pears in fine spirits Notwithstanding the guione OPP
erations OF Tom Ewing Co., his head is still his
shoulders, and he is the nobehearted fellow of
yoe, and will live in the hearts OF the democratic
boys of old Fairfield, long after the powers that be,
Washington, are buried in oblivion.
Monday last being the day of the assembling Of the
district and county conventions, many persons in
attendance from this and the adjoining counties which
afforded the Colonel fine opportunity of meeting and
friends, with whom, in days gone by, he had stood
shoulder 10 shoulder in many had.fought battle. in
defence Of democratic principles and equal rights The
word welcome depicted in every counenance they
gathered around grasp the hand Of their old and faith
full friend II was, doubt gratifying to the Colonel TO
the warm feeling manifested by such noble band OF
democratic spirits old Fairfield may justly feel proud
OF at his return amongst them more.
We understand il is the intention of Colonel Med to
make Lancaster his permanent home The Colonel thinks
there is place like old Fairfield, and people like
her people.
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COLLECTOR SAN FRAscIsco.-The Cincinnati Ga.
Zee has advces from General Golfers party at Santa
Fe, as late the middle Of July. They expect to
their line Of march about the goth OF july and to
proceed on the route travelled by General Kearny in
1917, with Kit Carson guide and escorted by detach
ment OF thirty picked from the command of Captain
Washington They expected TO reach San Diego in from
Is to SIS days. where they design take shipping Some
fears entertained that the Indians the might
prove troublesome but the military is sufficient to
quiet all fears from them The party compelled
dispose of all their wagons trunks and camp equpage
and trust 10 blanket, and the food forage, and light
utensils for rough cooking, which may be packed on
mules the remainder OF the route. Thus disencumbered
of baggage, and mounted they may proceed with greater
rapidly, aud will doubtless be at San Francisco by the
last OF this month.
Such is the history Of the progress OF government
official Collier received his appointment time in
March or April II was OF Importance that he should
reach San Francisco as soon possible. After much
osentatous preparation he set out from ST. Louis with
party OF military and civilians journeyng al the govern
menrs expense, about the Goth OF May We have seen
il stated, that the expense of fitting out this expedition,
and providing il for journey OF two thousand miles,
$4,000. When the collector reached Santa Fe he had
but entered upon the difficult part OF his route and there
is no probability that he will be at his post before the end
Of October Had he been ordered 90 by the way OF the
sthmus OF Panama, the government would have had the
benefit OF his services three months than they will
now become available, and would have saved the sum
OF $40 OOO.-Nep York Eveaing Post.
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ENTERPRIsIse RoBISs--A few weeks ago, a par o.
red breasts apparently beginning life together, happened
in among the shops where the Messrs Fairbanks Of 81
Johnsbufy make the best scales in the world Whether
they had heard the famous maxim OF Sam Patch, thai
moved by i6e genius OF the place. the simple fact is that
they are trying sundry original inventions, and doing
business ON large scale
To begin with, four nests built in shed, Difhout
mud, and single egg laid in each. Then two other
nests were built with mud and eggs laid 10 them, 50 that
when saw them there were twelve exgs IN al, hye
being in nes There also two OF thfee unnnsh-
ed nests The bird has been sitting some days, perform
ing her incubation way novel as her other dongs
After setting ten or fifteen minutes on one nest she hops
into the next and through the row, and then back
again In the same way Sometimes her mate brings her
food but she aso sometimes leaves her nest for refresh
nent The nests are near together, 10 touch each
her-pcrhaps eight or ten inches from centre TO centre
70 what sort OF instinct will natralsts attribute all these
yagares Vermont Chronicle.
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From the New York journal Of Commences.
State Fair at Syracuse.

SYRACUSE Sept 1.-THE great Agricultural Fair com.
menced this morning. and already $4,000 OF the yeomen
OF the State gathered the grounds The hotels are
all full and it is impossible to get place to sit Among
the visitors we notice the Hon. Millard Fillmore Gen.
Wool, Hon Mr.. Greig g. A. Granger, and others Mr.
Clay will arrive at o'clock. He will be accompanied
by Messrs Holster, Sherman, and Walker, from Utica
He will be received at the depot by the city Authorities
Military and fire companies are arriving from all parts of
the State, and every train adds more TO the crowd
The arrival Of stock and farming implements. &C. is
very large, and bids fair to exceed any other estate Fair
The buildings the ground are tastefully decorated
and also roomy "Foras all is the centre OF at
traction The ladies' OF Syracuse have displayed great
taste in-its decoration. f8
The Hon. Thomas Corwin. Of Ohio, will arrive here
to-day L is stated that General Scott and Martin Van
Buren, will not visit the fair Four more trains Of stock
have just arrived.
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THANKpuL ron SMALL FAvoRs,-The wings raise great
shouts because they were not defeated in Vermont They
are moderate in their expectations EVIDENT they bap,
ea!egiaed dsfsat psryphereelse why such almighty
rejoicing over that poor benghed half Canadian, fedora
province called Vermont To prevent the wings retiring
70 disgust from any further contest and TO prevent Gen
Tayofs resignng and leaving the aboionist Fillmore
IN supreme command. il necessary that the demo
Gratis should exercise little magnanimy, and concede "a
the wings the Agerne and federal States Of Rhode Island
and Vermont, the last States which Joined the Union
and which many democrats would blush 70 claim any
how Trenton DAILY Nres.
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MINISTER TO ESGLAsD.-Abbott Lawrence has gone
TO England TO take the place OF George Bancroft recalled
lie left Washington, with his final instructions. on the
2st instant The preiex Of the administration for send
ing out Mr. Lawrence is that Mr. Bancroft has not con.
Quoted the negotiations with Great Britain, relative 10
commercial matters, in satisfactory manner. Still il
canno, be denied that relations with Great Britain,
for the past four years. have been such TO val
liable benefits TO this country they never before on
so good footing and il is surprising that Abbott Law.
renee whose notions the policy TO be pursued be-
tween the United States and Great Britain have been ex-
ploded and derided throughout the country should be
sent TO England TO disturb the happy understanding that
now exists No interest in this country possibly be
aided by such movement but there great danger that
evil consequences will arise from it.
Hartford Times.
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E1rad Of letter 10 the Editors, from Russell county,
fLubdmd SeDfernbey7

General Taylor was elected by the democrats by his
deceptive promises oil having no friends TO reward and no
enemies TO punish. good many OF my democratic
friends voted for him, and urged TO do So saying that
he a southern man. and the owner OF two hun.
bred slaves and that the honorable General Cass was
northern told them did not care where he lived
that had never voted for wing in my life and never
would. Now who right. General Taylor
promised 10 southern that he would veto the vii.
mot Proviso, and TO the northern that he would not
IN the contest between Clay and the Hon. James K
Polk for the Presidency, two Kentucky horse
came TO Greenvile, Georgia, where | then lived,
and Of them proposed to BET his drove that Clay
would be elected Well, had them appraised, and |
put up the money against them The other one said he
would not bet-it against his religious principles
but he would sell them me- to be paid for when Clay
was elected Well. Of course, took the risk. was
reading OF British traveller in the United States not
long since. and he spoke Of being in Philadelphia and
said there were great many wings, but no democrats
Well, laid down bis book and picked up Walkers dc.
tionsry, and his definition was the true republican How
did the federaliss dare TO adopt the Of wing Il
the IN revolutionary war, by our old
fathers who sked their lives and sacred honor in behalf
OF the freedom that we are now enjoying.
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A FREscH EXPLORING EXPEDITION IN ArRIcA-A
French exploring expedition has partially a-cended the
Grand Basssm river in Africa, and has discovered Ia
be continent OF the Niger Capt Boet. the commander
Of the expedition, writes that he has discovered two
magnificent lakes, where palm oil is abundant that the
ship had not vessels enough TO hold IL:
"Now, according to the dealer. themselves, palm oil
gives profit Of 30 per cents whilst gold only yields so
90. The adjoining villages are said 70 over How with
produce OF all Capt Bollet has however, visited
unknown regions, and established relations the fnds
Of country the very centre OF tbs gold trade, the only
hitherto carried Grand Bss-an being the
dry season. the want Of water prevented is entire
poration but in the rainy there are six feet
water and the river may be Tar as the cata
Of Abouesop 30 leagues distant At that place the travel
Ter within 90 leagues of Sego and the cour-e Of The Nj
ger Is still continued When nder pro
ceeds Grand Bassan that vessel which only draws two
Of water, will entirely solve the problem Thus well
armed aud wehsupped vessel viii penetrate 70 the int
Of the country, uavesng district Of which Capt
l,oet has part himself, and which |. ie entrepo
and the passage Of the Of the gol aud silk
chants and where the gallant captain discovered, aud In
habited for two days. city ancient aud
than Timbucioo Il must write volume, concludes the
letter. were to attempt TO relate tue dangers aud adven
lures Of the expedition" - ~.
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Tn. Battle In Maryland.

As the complexion OF the next House OF Representa-
NAV possibly depend upon the result Of the election
MARYLAND, the cabinet OF the President, who was, be-
s his election determined to leave everything to the
free and unbought will Of the people, have to the
conclusion to make most desperate effort to carry the
election in favor OF the administration Hence, they have
again called to their aid the services OF their unscrupu
lous and unhesitating tool, Truman Smith. He has
already again appeared upon this theatre OF his opera.
tons and his disgrace Without the least OF shame,
after his Infamous attempt to corrupt the ballob box
in Indiana by secretly offering the people offices as
brides for their votes. he has the vanity and the
ance to imagine that he can still aid the cause OF
his employers, the cabinet. by his low tricks and
unpnnciped inlrigues Therefore. he has concluded
to make one more experiment upon the elections OF
Maryland aud Pennsylvania, and is now here for that
purpose As he hesates al means, however corrupt
or dishonorable he will make free use OF the corruption
fund under the charge Of the Rough and Ready Club Of
this city, to influence the congressional elections in
Maryland And we therefore apprize our friends in that
State Of the enemy they have 10 meet and the mode of
warfare by which he will assa them. We caution
them to be the alert organize their party thoroughly.
and to be and candidates every district in
der to prevent the transfer OF voters from the strong
wing to the democratic districts II they thoroughly
ganzs, and devote all their energies TO the cause. they
not fail to win victory worthy Of the old Maryland Line
We know the interference Of the cabinet in elections
abomnabe, and should be sterny rebuked by the people
But what be humiating and Notifying than to
have such man Truman Smith, citizen of Connec-
cut who has reputation except for low cunning and
corrupt iniriguewho thinks it the highest honor be
used as the degraded instrument by which the baotbox
corrupted, and the people cheated out Of their voice
eections;- say, what be more humiliating and
notifying than TO have the cabinet employ such tool to
superinend and manage the local elections OF sover-
egn Statel This very fact should arouse the ndigna-
ton Of the honest people Of all parties in Maryland and
induce them to to the polls ebuke such conduct
by voting aganst the cabinet who employ such means to
nuly the popular voice expressed at the balotbox
Can the honest wings Of Maryland want such man as
Truman Smith to supervise and manage their elections
for hem Ifso they place but little value upon the
right OF suffrage We trust our friends in
Maryland will by all means candidates in every con-
gessiona district II they fight the battle with the zeal
and energy which their should inspire in the pres
en state of Reorganization and dissatisfaction pervadng
the whig camp, they cannot fail 10 win noble victory
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COL Medary, of the Ohio Statesman, notices in the
following terms the return Of Col. Med. the ex Com
missioner OF Indian Affairs, who has been removed by
Mr.. Ewing:
"The whole democracy OF Ohio will welcome back Col
Med as he has not only done honor to himself but
erred honor upon his party by the ability and integrity
with which he administered the Indian Department at
Washington BY the way, II stated in the eastern
papess that Solitude Ewing. of land scrip notorety, has
ordered the payment OF very large of rejected
claims to white spectators anong the Indians, that had
been again and again rejected fraudulent. member
of Congress, learn boasts that he made five thousand
oars by these allowances OF the Minister the Interior
allowances made too, against the decisions Of the pres
Missed"
The Statesman does not let the opportunity pass Of
pronouncing MIR. Ewing one Of the most INSCRIPTIONS
men of the age
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correspondent in the organ, from Ohio gives false
and extravagant estimate Of the wing force in the next
Congress, to shew that "the House is not lost" We
shall not stop to anayze its character repeat the
correct estimates which published the other day from
ofour correspondents The truth is, that the ques-
ton is not yet positively decided and that remains for
Maryland, Mississippi and Louisiana to trim the balance
II we gain member in Maryland. and one in Missssip-
p, and retain strength in Louisiana, carry
the House But the wings know this fact as well as we
do; and the scrbber in the Republic well aware OF
it, thai he concludes by addressing urgent and pathetic
appeal to those States to stand up Gen. Taylor and the
wing candidates. He asks in a whimperng tone:
Win Louisiana stand by adopted son. vilied and
abused rs he is by infamous ocoioco and abolition
oppostonf General Tayors district (3d) is the only
doubtful one, and there the wings led by the gallant
Stewart and each should recoect that their phaanx
be broken while the Hero Of Buena Vista In
midst Of the square What interest has Mississippi in be-
uayng the fortunes of the who watched by her
wounded soldiers in the hands of abolition factions
homel
And what interest has either Of these States in support.
ing General Taylor! is his own district 10 desert her
principles for soldier, who is fit for his Office who
has confidence in himself, and is therefore compelled
to depend upon such Ewing and Collamer What
right has he 10 expect the support Of any State after he
elected upon professions which he has violated and
after having abused the high Office which he had gained
by the frauds Of his friends What confidence can any
southern State have in a who will certainly sign The
Wimot Proviso, who eecioneered with two faces under
hood and whose most active agent this moment is
Truman Smith, who, himself thoroughly imbued with
abolitionsn, is meanly attempting 10 throw suspicion
from himself by the cry Of "s,op ihef But what shall
we think Of this andaeous correspondent Of the Republic
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From THE WEST lNDIEs.-Late advices from the West
indies by the Great Western have been received
by the Herald w
The political affairs Of Hayti and Martinique had, after
the recent outbreak and disturbance assumed calmer
aspect appears that the public peace which had been
much disturbed py the elections and street nos growing
by the exerons of the governors and the butchees be-
gun in Hayti stayed by the interference OF the
American and British consuls.
The accounts from the West Indies in relation 10 tho
crops gratifying they important They are
in a fourishng condition. The immigrants who had
lately arrived there giving proofs of future
usefulness the land selected for them to exist upon
They doing WELL that several more "ship loads"
were TO be sent for
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THs LATE O. w. WHIsrLKR.--Tbe civil engineers Of
New York city held meeting last week. and resolved to
monument in Greenwood cemetery. 10 the memo
ny Of the late Major Whistler tonce resident Of Balti
more the eminent engineer who died arsy 10 Russia,
where he had been for number Of years experimenting
the construction Of great railroad Capt r. H. swif
was presidenl--Bah. Sss.
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LAND WARRANrs.-THE ASSIGNMENT QuEsrroS
correspondence has taken place beyeen.the holders 81
land warrants and Mr.. Secretary Ewing of the Home
department IN regard TO the refusal of Mr. Buerteld OF
the Land Once, TO express his opinion the genuine.
ness and regularity OF certain land warrants Mr. Ew.
ing says:
The correctness Of this mode Of assignment Of Ia nd
ahaf legal question, and s properly subject OF le
gal adjudication in of justice In sncb rbana
me opinion OF the expressed on the
would be entitled 10 weight whatever md III nj ,.sI
mysel authorized TO advise require the Commissioner q
his official duties" ofol
The New York Tribune remarks upon this.
"Mr. Ewsg here shfks the real question nj is.ue The
Information wanted OF the department was not "a m The
question OF the legality OF the assignment bat simply
whether the would would not BIO receyed q,
tue land office and this decision said before mus
be made later there good reason vhv Il
should not be made At once and thus 10 the
and widows of the poor soldiers such amount as they
must now sacrifice Of the risk attached TO
nsi warrants twouId be great convenience TO have
such decision "-Bah. SON.
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A NEW ScoTr MEDAL,-We yesterday had the pleasure
OF examining, at the War Department. very beautiful
gold medal which was voted to General Scott by Con-
gress the 9th of March, 1s4s II s OF the same size
that voted to General Taylor, (receny noticed in this
aper the value of the gold OF which il IL made amount
ing to about four hundred and fifty dollars II was de-
signed understand, by gentleman connected with
the engineer department. and struck at the United States
Mint at Philadelphia The portrait of General Scott 10
engraved in the highest style of the art and is deemed
admirable likeness of that distinguished soldier a. he
appears But the most striking feature Of the medal
consists in the fact that the reverse side portrayed
less than seven battle scenes viz: those OF the city
of Mexico, (which occupies the centre) Chaputepec,
Vera Cruz, Cerro Gordo, Conreras San Antonio Chu-
rubusco, and Moline del Rey.
National Inteligencer of uesterday.