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We expcct 70 show that The editor of

= We expect to show that The editor Of he
National Wing did believe what he says now he did
not believe; and thar he thought Mr. Iippard's re.
commentator would have weight with General
Taylor even in deciding upon the man who would
beat aid and sustain his administration as conductor
OF his official organ; and further, that he endea-
voreL to avail himself Of Mr.. I.ippard's name and
influence, TO place the National Wing In that posi-
tion.- Union Of yesterday.
Then you expect to show an impossible
ity, for we do net know Mr. LrPPARp, never
saw him, never had any intercourse with
him, either by correspondence or otherwise,
never sought nor endeavored to seek the
I" name or influence" of any man, living Of
dead, to place the National 1Vhag in any
position whatever.
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Coon AppoiNTiENT.-We are erntificd TO learn
that the Hon. Elisha Whittesey, OF Ohio has been
appointed Comptroller Of the Treasury in place Of J
w. McCulloch, resigned.
Mr. Whittesey is one Of the honest statesmen and
realworking men Of this county. For fifteen years
he represented Northeastern Ohio in Congress, and
he never nisrepresented his constituents or robbed
the public Treasury Of farthing. Always at his
post and devoted the best interests of the Union
~, that many might envy, but few ever attain.
Mr.. w. il just the man for the post to which he
has been called and the administration is fortunate
in securing his valuable services. Ciere,and (Oho)
Herald. ..
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: We notice that many Of our cotempo

49, We notice that many OF our cotempo-
raries predict, with good deal Of assurance,
that we will be sent out as Minister either
to France or to Spain, while others assert,
with equal assurance, that we will be made
Charge des Afaires to either Rome, Ma
Piles, or Brussels but our Democratic breth-
rem throw damper over all our hopes, BY
threatening us with rejection by the Senate,
should the Administration, in its wisdom,
see proper to call us into the diplomatic ser
vice. However, should such an event hap
pen, we warn them not to urge the Senate
to reject us, for it may be, that . rejection
may force US against our will into the Presi-
dency, as it did Mr.. VAN BuREN! We
are certain that the bare possibility Of such
thing happening, will get us the support
Of the whole Democratic press Of the coun-
try, to secure our confirmation
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Mr.. KIMBERLY, who was recently dis
missed from the public service in the Second
Auditors office, calls upon the TAYLOR De-
mocracy Of the country, to take notice Of
his removal, as proof that Gen TAYLOR
has violated his promises to them to be no.
party President. Mr.. K we believe, boasts
of belonging to the CAss Democracy, so
that his argument does not hold water.
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0 FF ICIAL.
Treasury Notes Outstanding June 1, is4s.

Treasury Notes Outstanding June 1, Is49.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Registers Office, June !, 1919.
Amount outstanding Of the several issues
prior 10 act Of 22d July l846, as per re-
cord Of this Office, sl4S,6sa u
Amount outstanding Of the issue Of 22d
July, 1896 as per records Of this Office, l30050 NO
Amount outstanding Of the Issue Of the
18th January ls47fas per records OF
this Office, 4,573, 100 90
4,a5I a39 81
Deduct cancelled notes In The hands Of the
accounting officers, Of which $40, 800
under the act Of 22d Jny, 1916, SO, 400
under the act Of 26,h January. isI7, and
and $3.50 under other acts 1880 90
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TIE Burnt DIsTRIcT.--Preparalion are making
all over the district to commence work new build
ngs, and Il will not be long before many Of them are
under way. We hear Of some losses Of property,
which give pretty good idea Of the value OF real
estate in this quarter. In one case forty dollars per
front foot is paid for forty feet the lease running for
thirty ycars-two splendid stores are Immediately
the lessee ST. Louis Republican, 25th nit.
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cAuuEs.--The great mass Of the removals that
have been made were for oause--for incompetency
and violent partisanship In view, this is stuff.
Gent reason and aside from all other considerations
we hold that the administration is entitled to sur
round itself with men in whose honor ability, and
discretion il can conhde, in preference 10 secret
ployers distorlnp their and using their places
Tor eleciioneering purposes. Phil North American
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NEW YoRK MONEY MARKET, SATURDAY EvEsIso,
JUNE 2nd.-The market showed some improvement
this morning and the general aspect Of affairs for the
better. Al the Board, Harlem, Canton and Long
are In better demand. private house in this city
has received information In relation 10 the payment
OF the Mexican Indemnify by which we learn that
he Claim will be lquidnted In all next week. The
announcement made by the steamer Of the cotton
mariket In Liverpool s not looked upon as favorable
and eales have been made at l.6al a decline from
The ruling previous 10 her aTriva--Nsr York Ere
ninx Post,
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DIsTRicr ATTORNEY or NORTHERN NV YoRg.-
In Our paper Of yesterday we announced the ap-
poinlmen of James r. Lawrence, Esq, as District
Attorney for the Northern District Of New York. -
Mr. Lawrence was several years representative for
Onondaga county in our State Legislature, and ut
one time chairman OF the Judiciary Committee. He
/. sound lawyer, an experienced legislator, and a
Wing from the beginning Of his political life. alba
NJ Ere. Journal.
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In executing their high functions conductors Of
the public press, they will not forget the dignity nor
the amenities due TO their posilon.-t Union.
This is gratifying piece OF intelligence; for the
Union had gone down into the very depths Of puer
lily and bingsgate. If Mr. Burke will imparl a
little common sense with this promised dignity
to the Union he will render il important service
for it has been equally deficient in both Of late.
ALbauU En- Journal
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BRowStow'e Wnio.-Ths is the name Of new
paper. published at Knoxville, Tenn, BY the famous
iJT. Brownow, who by his direct and bold opinions
has become rs celebrated In the political world as he
is sy esteemed for his candor and sincerity in the
pulpit His journal exhibits considerable improve
ment In external appearance which, by the way, Is
greatly needed and IL conducted with as much spirit
and fesrlessness as distinguished The columns Of the
paper in which he first acquired his peculiar repna
ton. We wish our reverend contemporary every
success, and hope his prosperity may be identified
with the onward career Of the gallant State in which
his fortunes are embarked. - Phil. North Amer.
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ADAMS & CO.'S EMPRESS.

Once, Psnneyrdnta dpenns, Railroad Depot
THE pubp respectfully informed that we continue 70
L express between washington Baltimore Phlla
depha, New York, Boston, and all the principal cities
towns for the ae and speedy conveyance OF merchandise
packages bullion, bank notes, &c
Particular attention will be paid TO the collection and pay
ment OF notes, drafis, bills, &c,
Custom house enres Boston, New YORK; Phil,delpls
and baltimore promptly attended TO- and on reasonable
terms.
are particularly requested 10 arder 5y"Ad1rs Co.'S Es
press which VIII ensure their conveyance with great de-
spa,ch.
Our express for Richmond Petersburg, aud the south
leaves daily al y, M, aud arrives daily Of ~ p m.
Our express from the north arrives daily at and
'fsss led PHrtIP J. BrcKEy, Agent
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Poar MAsTEn AT WiLMiSaTos-We learn with
much satisfaction, that II. II. J. MARI, Esq, Of the
Deid,Dare Journal has been appointed Post Master
at Wilmington, Delaware Mr.. NAH Is practical
printer He graduated at the case, and by industry
and application has fitted himself for the RESPONSE
BILE post he occupies at the head Of all influential
WING paper We rejoice at this selection, rs il is
another evidence that the appointing power al Wash
ingon does not prescribe those who fought the bat
Ties Of the party and brought it into power. Chester
PAY Republiron
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MARSHAL OF HEw JEnsEy.--The new Marshal is
Robert $. Kennedy, ESQ.,, Of Sewartsyille in War;.
county. He is man OF sound political principles,
and Of much zeal in their behalf. When few years
ago, the holding of the convention 10 form a new
Stale Constitution afforded TO he Wings of Warren
county opportunity confer place Of high honor
and trust upon one Of their number, they selected
Mr.. Kennedy az their candidate, and he was elected
member Of the Convention. In Thar body his
plain, strong, common sense, and zeal fol Wing
principles, were equally conspicuous.
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Our conclusion, therefore, from a survey of he
whole ground as cool and careful as we have n, Nv
the means Of making il that there win be no gene
roi resoldcrng Of the riven (Democraiic) party ia
our state this year, though there may be iorui sli
tempis al II to subseve local ends and some Of the pa
probably successlul.-N u Tribune.
We commend the above opinion to the
consideration Of the Union, as it has avoweG'
itself TO be the Tinker-i.- Chief of the
Democratic party.
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A fire broke out in Mobile on the MOI ming Of the
18th ult., which destroyed property 10 the amount
OF EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS. The
amount OF insurance on the property IL stated at
about thirty-three thousand dollars all OF which
loss Ii said 10 have fallen on offo re In Mo-
bile Several young men were cough beneath q
falling roof and seriously inIuredihe hfe Of one is
despaired Of.
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Of the federal executive, and executes them,
as WAsHIScToS did, +" for justice and the
public good"
There! What do you think Of that, Mr..
Editor Of the Augusia Age? Are you con-
tent II you are not, say so, and Wen try
and make you content, the next time we
preach.
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DETRolT, May

The new ferry boat Argo burst her boiler as she
was leaving her dock this afternoon. We regret TO
state that Mr. Foster the builder Of the boat, was
instantly killed BY the accident and Mr. Towner the
engineer so severely injured thar his life IL almost
despalred Of faint hopes however, are entertained
Of his recovery.
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ELIZABETH Cry CouNTy, Va May 81, le49.
MEssRs. EpIroRs We are much pleased to see
that the administration have commenced the work
in Virginia. We are generally Of opinion tina, the
Locofoco party according TO their own doctrine,
"rota,ion In Office have enjoyed The treasury pap
long enough and that the wings should, al least,
have a share in the public Offices.
The appointment OF Col. w. Garrett collector Of
Norfolk gives general satisfaction and more up
right man could not be selectei-capable and honest
Wing requisites.
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BosroN, May 3l--l0 p. NJ.
A letter from Buenos Ayres, dated 18th April, says
thai owing 10 n,mors Of an arrangement with the
French government BY Rosas doubloons have fallen
3ls paper dollars. AT last devices they were $40
10 35O nt ..E
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The editor OF the Ohio Statesman undertakes 10
call the late seceders from the Locoioco party,
"Dsserters OF their country's trust"
The line however as printed in his paper reads
"Deserers Of their conntry's trash"
Types are sometimes honest even when editors are
no. Prentice.
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ESCAPE OF CONVICT WIFE IN HER HUSBANDS
krTIRE.-A Mrs. McAdams was few weeks since
convicted of the crime Of murder before the Circuit
Court Of Madison county, Mississippi. Her hns-
band was allowed to visit her in prison frequently
and at last dressed her in suit Of his own clothes
by means OF which she effected passage from tho
prison. She was traced as far as Vicksbarg where
she took passage in a steamboat, and, from the last
accounts had not been arrested.
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Since Gen. Taylor became President, the Louis
vile Journal has revolved completely around on some
points--.Sonthsrn Mercury
No wonder you think, from the execution the
Journal is doing In your ranks that il Is real ire
r.n-Frenlice. ,
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TnE SAuvE CREv AssE.--Mr Harrison, one of tho
engineers OF the Second Municipality, lett yesterday
morning, on board the steamer S,oan, for the Gre
vase, taking up one hundred bales Of hay and moss
and quantity Of other articles ordered by Captain
Grant The Siran had in tow TWO fats, which will
t,e taken 10 some point above Baton Rouge, there 10
BIZ loaded with tasciney. Our latest accounts from
the breach are not encouraging. They state that
the main body OF water will be cut of in about u
week, and that the work will be finished in ten days
There, is one hope left for ms yet. The rveris fall;
ing rapidly, having subsidized over six inches within
the lns twenty-folr hours the levee, and double
thai NJ the crevasse. lbdsm. Y
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II is said that 100000 Of gold ore would have
been sent down to Panama BY the Oregon, If any
party could have been found al San Francisco to sign
the requisite bills Of lading About SEQ 900 are sup
posed 10 be there and will in that case come to Y
York by the Crescent City.
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The Union saws, we are like Burns's

- The Union says, we are like Burns's
"silly woman, with disreputable insect on
her bonnet" We regret we cannot return
our neighbours compliment, for he behaves
like man whose hair is filed with the same,
insect!
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young man counted ninety. onr drunken men IN
the Second Ward on Saturday night. Cincinnati
Commercial.
We hope that Father Mathew, who is about visi
ting the United States, will spend as much time in
Cincinnati as possible Prentice.
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THr CHOLERA IN New YoRK.-1he Boa,d OF
Health, to day. Saturday, May ~ reported thirteen
new cases Of cholera, since Friday, seven OF which
proved fatal Of the thirteen, six were in private
practice and seven in the Cholera Hospital. -Nto
York Erprsss
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VIM. II. Bullock, Esq, one Of the founders OF the
Georgian has retired from that paper, and II will
hereafter he under the control Of Henry r. Jackson,
Phillip j Punch, and Samuel s. Sibley, the two for
mer gentleman having been the late associates Of Mr..
Rnllnck
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DIsTRIcT ATToRNRy- w. Miller Esq, of
this CITY, has been appointed Attorney of the United
States for the district of North Carolina nice Dun
can X. McRae, removed. No better or more uni
yersally acceptable an appointment could have been
made.- Raleigh, ". c.. Register.
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RiyEa PRArFs.--The Savannah river, il is said,
Is now infested win gang of pirates who board the
vessels carry of the crews and indulge in high hand
ed proceedings. The captains call upon the anthor-
ties 10 protect them ~ r. Express, ,June2.
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A CARD.
" G.. SNETHEN,

ATTORNEY AND CoIrNSELLOR AT Ian,
nEGS LEAVE TO announce 10 his friends and the public,
ID maj his connection with the National Wing, IT'S sole
Editor ioeh interfere any Tanner with his probes
eionai engagement s He will be happy 10 attend 10 any
law or agency business enirlfed 10 his care
WI apISafos 23d April April 2lti
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We declare our independence of party. Like the
eugle we seek the air. Phil, San.
WE'LL seek the air. We hope you may be able, like
the chameleon TO live on it, Prentice.
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KENTUCKY. The Democratic Convention Tor the
ninth district, met al Owingsvie on Saturday, and
nominated Maj. John G. Mason, Of Bath comfy, as
the democratic candidate for Congress In that dis
trict In opposition 10 John u. Houston, Es9.
luysrHle, hu Eagis
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L. s. DiaTaicT CouRr.At the late session at
Rochester, of the District Court Of the United State
for the Northern District Of New York. the follow
ing rule was promulgated - Albany Err. Journal, LET
instant.
"lt 10 ordered that the County Judges, for tho
time being OF the several counties comprised within
this District, be, and they hereby are severaly ap-
pointed sT.o6fcio Commissioners, to execute the
powers and duties mentioned and prescribed in and
by the act Of Congress- entitled An oct Tor giving
effect 10 certain treaty spulations between this and
foreign governments, for the apprehension and de
liyering up Of certain OFFENDERS, passed August IL,
lS4s,n
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The Overflow.

We acknowledge our surprise when we learned
yesterday from good authority that the water which
s now overlooking our city, and causing such
heavy loss and such extensive in iivdual distress is
four feet higher than the surface OF Lake Ponchar
train. The question naturally arises, why this state
Of things is allowed TO exist, when, by cutting
through the Metarie ridge, in proper manner, and
to sufficient extent, we should be relieved from the
evil 2 This ridge is the only cause why the water is
thus backed in upou'us, and we think it becomes
imperious duty the part of those who have charge
Of the public interest," that prompt and effective eff
fort should be made TO accomplish the object of
vent by sufficient channels, 10 be Immediately cut
through that ridge. We are aware that some feeb
efforts of the kind have areadybeen made but what
Is now required, Is something scale thar will af
ford eectual relief II becomes the necessary,
as the water Is still rising upon u.s. and will continue
10 do go until II can escape over the crown Of the
ridge which we understand Ii still nearly two feet
above il. We need NOT ullude TO the great addition
al injury AMI distress which will be occasioned by
further rise oftwo feet as every dtzen will fully APP
precate the consequences.
|. et the work for stopping the crevasse proceed
and If il succeeds the evils course remedied but
nnder the, disconraging prospects Of success there
let us not In the meantime, neglect the means 10
lieye the city which we can do, loa certainty even
if the work the fails. We again say, this
Ia no time to talk abon the expense as the daily loss
that the citizens are suffering would more than
yer all the expense Of cutting proper and auffcien,
outlets through the ridge We hope not hour will
be lost in undertaking the work in proper manner.
The danger is pressing, both regards the properly
and health Of the citizens, aud requires the utmost
prompness and energy of aclion.-N. OBniietin,
18th, nit.
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NEW ORLEANs CREvAssEa.--The Sauve Crevasse
was about being got under control. The engineer
having the work in charge expressed confident be-
lief that he would have il closed by Wednesday
nipht Inst 3lst ult
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GEs. DitEn.--A paragraph in this paper few
days ago stated tina, Gen Diller recently appointed
Military Storekeeper in place Of Mr. Kennedy, was
al mere paper soldier" Gen. Der served at Balti-
more during the late war, and was in favor OF its
declaraton and proseeutlon.-P Phi. PennsYlrdnian.
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BY the Pre- sident OF the United States.


IN pursuance Of law, l. JAMES X POLK, President Of
known thai public sales will be held al the aforementioned
land Offices in the State Of LOUISIANA, at the periods
hereinafter designated, TO wit @
At the land Office at Natchitoches, commencing Mon
day the fourth day Of June next for the disposal Of the
public lands situated within the aforementioned townships
viz a.sH @s
North Of The base line and ieest of the principal meri-
dian
Township six, Of range four.
Township six, Of range I'VE
Township and eight, of range seven
Al The land Office at Opelousas, commencing on Monday
the eighteenth day OF June the disposal Of pub
lie lands within the aforementioned township viz:
South Of the base line, and east Of the principal me
rilinn.
Sections ihrtyex inrtysx inclusive, and sections
fifty, fifty one, and hrytwo, in townsp thirteen, Of range
six .5a. g.. Eut
Al the land Office al New Orleans, commencing on Mon
day the fourth day Of June next for the disposal Of the
public lands within the aforementioned townships and
parts Of townships viz:
South Of The base line east Of the principal meridian,
and cast Of The Mississippi ,irer.
Townships ten and eleven, Of range psyen.
Township eleven, OF rang. eight,
Lands appropriated by law ir The use OF Schools militia
ry or other purposes, will be excluded from the sales
The offering Of the above mentioned lands will be com
menre the days appointed and proceed IN the order In
which they advertised with all convenient despatch,
until tile whole shall have been offered and the sales thus
closed. I'm g&
sales shall be kept open longer than weeks,
and private entry OF any Of the lands will be admitted
| nnl alter the expiration Of the TWO weeks
Given under my hand II the city Of Washington, his
twenty, seventh day al February ammo dornni one thou
JAMES X. POLK
ny the President:
RICHARD NJ YousG,
mirsinn rpfth Gem nd
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ROBERT a. WALKER
VII PRACTISE LAW IN THE SUPREME COURT

or THE UNITED rTATEa.
TN answer many letters he thinks proper 10 say, that
he cannot attend 10 claim8 before Congress or any OF
the DEPARTMENTS, hut will devote his attention eNcnayey
10 cages entrusted 10 him IN the supreme Coun 3.
Ofice Pennsylvania avenue, near the Seven bning5
Washington, u. g.. mar CT
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Notice of the removal of the Land once
from the Fnlla Of st. Croix, Wisc0nsin,

NOVfce OF Vic femOvuI OF INT Em.u ..s
from the Falls OF st. Croix, Wisconsin,
TO saltwater, In Mines Territory.
FINDER authority OF the first section Of the act o Con
gress entitled An net for changing the location OF the
Land oi.e in the CHlrpEwa LAND pisrmcr, and estab
fishing additional land district in the STATE OF WE
cossIH, approved March 2t siy 10 he,sny u ss os
June next s,9, the land office Tor the sale OF the pubs
luuds in the CHIPPEWA LAND nsraier shall be removed
from the FANS 81 ,EotN tNfGousini 10 , oiiLt"N
rrt in 81 UraiN County, Minnesota Territory
Given under my hand % the Guy 81 washington uls
'"'"''''' 's " '''' y z. TAYLOR
BY the President
RICHARD NouSd,
Commissioner ol the General Land Office
mar 10 lawlgw l..al