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The sI55.0Oo case-Mr. Denby's Bond
MIR. Csborne's Books.

The Richmond Wing contains an article
on the DfNBY case which presents some
points that have not been heretofore made
public. The more this transaction is
probed, the worse aspect it wears for the
la'e administration.
The Wing states that there was cor
dial intimacy between Mr.. Mason and
Mr.. OSBORNE as long ago as lS44-5. At
that time the editor Of the Richmond En-
qgirer was understood to be solicitous TO
secure a seat in the cabinet for Mr.. STE
vENsoS-for whom he had previously Sc
cured the mission to England under such
extraordinary circumstances. This selec-
ton would have been fatal to Mr.. Mason,
and Mr.. OSBORNE was the friend Of Mr.
Mason II was TO Mr. OsBoRNE's efforts
that the latter gentleman was indebted for
the seat which he retained in the cabinet.
This established claim upon Mr.. Ma
sons gratitude at all events, and to such
aid as Mr.. MAsoS might, with propriety,
render from his political influence and con-
nexions.
This fact lends some force to the idea
that it was Mr. OsBoRNE's exigencies,
rather than the exigencies Of the public
service, which induced the large advances
to Mr.. OSBORNE, without advice to Mr..
Denny, at a time when we had only a
prospective squadron in the Mediterranean.
The Wing also directs attention to the
fact, that whilst the 'contract"--about
which so much has been said-calls for
the payment Of the advances to Mr.. DEN
BY, or his agent in New York, the adj
yances we're really m ade TO Mr.. OSBORNE
in Richmond. Sending money to Yer
sailles ria New York was natural enough;
sending it via Richmond was something
uncommon.
Mr. OSBORNE was one of the securities
to Mr., DENsY's bond. The bond is also
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CoAsr SURvEY.-We understand that Professor
Bache the Superintendent of the Coast Survey, is
encamped on Blackstrap Hill, near our city,
with apparatus and the necessary corps of assist
ants for prosecuting the work at that point.
Blackstrap is a commanding point in the prima-
ry iangulations, and will be the centre of an ex-
tensive series of triangles and lines. Among other
primary stations to be connected with this, are
Agamenticus, Gunstock mountain, near the head
of Lake Winnipiseogee, in New Hampshire, Plea
SAINT mountain, Sabatts mountain, in Wales, Old
Blue, near Pennington, and signal on Cape
Small Point. The apparatus for observing on a
scale OF this magnitude, as well as all the instru
ments for the astronomical and magnetic observa-
tons, of the most finished and effective con-
struction. The surveys in this neighborhood have
particular scientific interest, from the intention
TO make them available, in part, for the determine
some point near the city to point on the island Of
Nantucket, which is in our longitude.
We congratulate the inhabitants of the coast Of
Maine that the immediate work of the survey is to
be prosecuted in neighborhood. Besides other
and greater results excellent basis will be OBJ
tanned for local maps of counties and towns. The
photography of the coast of Maine will be found
complex enough TO task the patience of the observ-
ers and engineers, but we are sure they will find an
interest in exploring deep channels and har-
bors and ten thousand rock lined passages and
inlets which has not been afforded them in their
labors among the sands and shadows of the central
and southern coast.
Professor Henry, the Secretary Of the Smith.
sonian Institution, one of the most stinguished
scientific men of the country, is on a visit al
the quarters of Professor Bache.-Portiand Adper-
tse of Sept 4.
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Florida.

The journals from this State publish a
communication, addressed to Gov. Moseley
on the 10th August, by Messrs. Benjamin
+. Whitner and l.. A. Thompson, com
missioners appointed by him to proceed
to Washington and confer with the Presi-
dent concerning the measures deemed ne
cessary for the protection of the citizens
of Florida from Indian depredations. The
commissioners state the result of a confer
ence held by them with the Secretary of
War to have been the following declara-
tons:
LIST. To use and rely alone on the United States
regular troops for the protection Of our frontier set
dement's.
I'd. To decline the services of the Florida volun
teers even for temporary protection in the interval
that may occur before sufficient force Of regulars
can be placed at the proper points to afford it.
Sd. To order the 7th regiment Of infantry, now
at Jefferson barracks, and eight other companies
Of regulars, chiefly artillery to Florida for this SER
vice
4th. To order Brevet Major General Twiggs
upon duty there, to assume the command in per
son.
5th. To confine the operations Of the army TO a
line Of posts, to be selected by the commanding
officer, in order TO restrain the Indians within the
limits assigned them by General Worth, and also
70 prevent the whites from ntruding on the neutral
ground around those limits.
9th To effect the removal Of the Indians without
bloodshed, and 30 entertain for that purpose propo-
sition which has been submitted, by one or more
private individuals for remoDing Dt Indians By con
tract allowing a liberal sum, viz: $4,000.
7th. In case all specific methods for removal fail,
then to the strong arm Of force and 10 accom-
plish il at all hazards.
Mr. Crawford also stated that good steamer had
been detailed for service on our coast
The people Of Florida, if the journals of
the State are its representatives, have ex-
pressed much dissatisfaction on this &C
count There cannot, however, be any
doubt Of the wisdom of the course adopted
by the President
II will be remembered that the journals
of Florida and southern Georgia clam
ored most loudly against the refusal of the
PRESIDENT to order out large militia
force.
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From the Ne,o Orleans Picayfne.
The Rev Affair.

The arrival in New Orleans of Juan Francisco
Rey, alias Garcia, on the brig Salvatore, from Ha
vana, took all by SURPRISE The commoton IT
caused could not have been greater if a bomb shell
had fallen and exploded in the midst of one Of our
thoroughfares. Ii quite event in the history
Of the times, and became the all absorbing topic Of
conversation in every circle. There were few who
imagined that the great abduction would bear
such sudden fruits, rather that il would exhibit
so startling phase. No one believed that the
Spanish authorities in the island Of Cuba would so
soon surrender the man whom they had 80 shame
fully kidnapped from shores. No one who had
noticed the tone of arrogance and the naughty airs
of wounded dignity assumed by the captain gen
eral in his communication with the United States
consul in Havana, would have supposed that FL
Condo de Alcoy would show the white feather so
quickly after the bravado which he at first mani
tested But discretion is the better part OF valor,
after all, and his excelency has in this instance
shown his quick perception OF the truth of the pro-
verb, and his nice discrimination of the path of
danger into which he had 30 hastily entered
But Spain and her agents in the new world have
cgregously mistaken US, If they fancy that the af-
fair IL now concluded, and that the surrender Of
Rcy will place them ON the normal footing whereon
they stood previously 10 the commencement of this
Infamous drama in which they have played such
conspicuous parts We have, throughout the whole
affair of the abduction, cautiously abstsined from
presenting II in any other than national point
Of view, and have insisted the neces-
sity of exacting from the government of Spain an
ample PREPARATION Of the fragrant wrong inflicted on
the Republic by the open violation Of our laws on
our own soil. The territory Of the United States
has been shsmcfully invaded, flag has been
wantonly outraged, and our neutrality scornfuy
abused. We require signal atonement ut the
hands Of Spain-sn stonement which shall not only
make indemnity for the past. but afford US security
for the future. Henceforward we must have il well
understood that no fresh attempt shall be made TO
reorganize secret Spanish police on our sacred
soil at any point Of the Republic. We expect that
Spain shall openly disavow the acts Of her agents.
high and low, in the new world, 40 far s they
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lt-was currently rumored in Havana on
the 9th August, that st. Jago de Cuba,
Trinidad, Cienfuegos, and Puerto Prin-
cipe, and the Cantabrian regiment, on the
south side of the island, are in state Of
instruction against the authorities of Cuba.
How much truth there may be in the ru-
NOR remains to be seen. Certain it is that
the Cuban government believed in them,
ard was preparing to meet them. Three
regiments, at the date of our information,
were about to march to the quarter of the
reported instruction.
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The Savannah Georgian states that there is a land
agency in London, where land in Irwin county,
Georgia is offered for sale in lots Of 490 acres, at
six shillings per acre, and flaming account IL
given Of the country, its facilities and advantages,
and Of it, vicinity to the Altamaha and Flint riper
railroad. These same lots can be bought in Mil
ledgeville, Georgia, for the fees Of the grant, five
dollars per lot being considered useless for cultva
ton. The agency Of course is . swindle, and Eng
hshmen, induced by the representations made,
have paid the price demanded, come out to this
country, hunted up their land, and found that they
had lost their time, and at least five hundred dol
lars each by the operation.
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The PEACE CoNGREss.-The Niagara brings us
the organization of the Peace Congress which
sembled in Paris on Wednesday, the 22d of Au-
gust 1t met in the great Hall of Cecile in Chaus-
see de Autn. About 500 persons were present;
M. Victor Huge in the chair. The flags of all ma
tons adorned the hall. The stars and stripes of
the United States occupied conspicuous position,
floating side by side with the tri-color of France
and the English union jack. Mr. Golden and his
party were received with applause, and the Amer
lean gentlemen sauted with enthusiastic
cheers The names of parties who gave in their
adhesion to the principles of the Congress were
read, and then M. Victor Hugo made his speech
amid intense applause. 1t is described an
qusite composition, and replete with the most be-
nevolent sentiments. 1t is understood that the
French Government has expressly forbidden the
speakers from making any allusion to passing pol
itics,
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The Dynasty OF PecuIator..

A Mr. Nicely, of President Folks postrnas-
tiers at Hampshire, in Lewis county, has been proved
guilty of breaking open letters coming to his Office
and taking money, or its equivalent, therefrom, to
the amount of some three four hundred dollars
He has taken leg bail.--Aa,ry (Ienn.) Intel.
We commend the above case to the
Union. Mr. Nicely must be defended.
The ex-organ must aver that he was the
best postmaster in the public service
that he has not taken any money-that if
he has, it was altogether by mistake-and
that whether it was by mistake or not, Mr..
Nicely is a much better man than his
ruthless, remorseless, bitter, abominable,
internal prosecutors. We hope that the
Union will not turn the cold shoulder on
"Poor Nicely" He is not one of the
ehte, but he is entitled to be defended.
One thing it can do-swear that Nicely is
Wing delaulter, on the ground that
President TAYLOR is as strictly response
bic for the Locofocos whom he leaves in
office, as for his original appointments.
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The Hudson River Railroad Company have made
their annual report for ls49 In bonds, s ,27O, 900
have been issued, and ST. ,73O,OO0 more can be is
sued to make three millions in all On the original
subscription of $3,oi6,5OO, S2,s57 ,26O have been
paid; SIT shares have been forfeited on which
Ss,2l0 had been paid ON 1872 shares SIG, $50 re-
main due.
The directors think they have made money by
cancelling their contract for iron with Mr.. Cooper,
at bonus of S49, 500. They have received offer
OF 5000 tons of iron, they Say, at E5 5s per ton,
free on board in Wales, which, with the usual
charges, will cost 1892 so to S32 Is per ton, and
with the duty $40 per ton.
From the success of the New York and New Ha-
railroad the boats, il is stoutly contended
that this road will beat ofthe competition ofthe Hud-
river boats, at the charge of 50 from New York
TO Albany.
The purchase of the right of way beyond Pough-
keepsie will be Immediately begun, and they hope
to have the whole line Albany under contract dur.
ing the winter, but that depends upon the sale OF
the remaining bonds. The estimated cost Of the
whole work to Albany is S7,s65, $3.50. The
road it is thought, will be opened to Poughkeepsie
by November next.
The directors and engineer to have the ut
most confidence that the road will pay well To
Poughkeepsie, but better far when il reaches AL
bany.
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LIST OF PATENTS
Issued from the United States Patent Once
for the week ending Sept. q, 1919.

p. o'Neil, Philadelphia, Ps.--Improvement in
Spring Mattresses. Patented September 4, ls49.
James Taylor, Macon, Ga.-Improvement in
Bedstead Fsstenings. Patented September 4, ls49.
John j. Flack, Juliet Tls.-Improvement in
Axles of Carriages. Patented September 4, 1s4s.
Horace T. Robbins, Lowell, Improvement
in Brakes for Railroad cars. Patented September
4, 1S49.
Alfred C.. Hobbs and John Brown, New York,
~ Y.-Machine for Crushing Ice. Patented Sep
TENDER 4, ls49
Simon Holton, jr., and w. r.. Harris, Middle
bury, vt.--Improvement in machines for weaving
Harness for Looms. Patented September 4, ls49.
William Johnson assignee OF Alonzo Gilman,
Troy, ". Y.-Improvcment in machines for Cut
ting Paper Patented September 4, ls49.
Charles j. Gardner, Northern Liberties, Pa, as
sienee Of Andrew Allen, Wilmington, Del.-Im.
provement in apparatus for operating Shuttle boxes
for Looms. Patented September 4, ls49.
ID. o. Ketchum, assignee Of George Scott, Alba
ny, N. Y.-Improvement in Moulds for making
Glass Pipes. Patented September 4, ls49.
Samuel Keene, jr., East Bridgewater, Mass
Improvement in machines for cutting welts Pa
tented September 4, 1919.
Lewis b. Page, Hartford, Conn. improvements
in the Eccentric Sash fastener. Patented septem-
Der 4, 1S49.
j. II. Schumacher and Martin Kuermerc. Phila.
delphia, Pa.--Improvement in machines for turn
ing leaves of books Patented September 4, Is49
c. M. Miles, Brockwayvile, Pa Method Of re.
versing reacting Rotary Engines Patented Sep
TENDER 4, 1s49.
G.. s. Bishop, Easton, Pa.-Improvements in
Street sweeping machines. Patented September a.
ls49.
David Johnston, Amsterdam, Ohio. improvement
in Cooking Stoves. Patented September 4, Is4e
Edwin G. Ripley, administrator Of Edwin wes-
son. deceased, Hartford, Conn Method of connect.
ing the Hammer with the cylinder Of revolving
Fire-arm Patented August 2s, Is49
Reissue.
Joseph Bsttin, Philadelphia, Pa.-Improvement
in the machine for Breaking Coal. Patented Octo-
Der s, 1s43 Reissu@d September 4, 1919
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SiSHCu ny IiColu SohCo luiACi, ~ "A.
Thompson, J. B. Harvie, Robert G. Scott,
John M. Harvey, by NJ DENLY, attorney,
w. c. Maitland, by C. F. Osborne, attor-
ney, and Theodore s. Garrett Strange
enough it is, moreover, that though two of
these sureties sign by attorney, there is no
power of attorney annexed to the bond or
filed with the bond To any one familiar
with the mode of transacting business at
the departments, with the tenacious and
vexatious sticking for unimportant forms
when payment is sought of an honest de-
mand-it cannot fail to be matter of sur
prise that bond so important as this
should have been suffered to slip through
the Offices with so fatal defect. But in
the case of Mr.. Maitland, we are told that
no power of attorney existed-and the only
authority Of Mr.. OSBORNE vested in pa
role understanding with Mr.. MAITLAND.
We know not how this may be-but we
know that such bond ought not to have
been taken without being accompanied
with duly authenticated power Of attor-
ney.
The Union says that Mr.. MASON knew
Of the failure Of Mr.. OSBORNE in April,
1913, and advanced him no more money
after that time. 1t is said that about May
Mr.. OSBORNE returned check for $50, 900
to the Department, because he found him
self in failing circumstances.
With regard to the exhibition of Mr..
OsBoRNE's books, which the Union in
formed us were open to the closest scru-
tiny, the Wing informs US that Mr.. Os-
BORNE has made no exhibit to his cred
itors, and that this fact has been subject
of complaint with them. II seems, to say
the least, singular enough that Mr.. Os-
BORNE should have disposed of such an
enormous amount of money, and favor the
public with no more specific account of it
than that it was lost by the ssfailure of
several American and European houses"
We think the public have right to de-
mand something more particular and spe-
cial than has yet appeared, before the
Richmond triumvirate can figure with any
great success as prosecuted men of honor.
We are astonished that Mr.. Mason stands
mute. We are astonished that Mr.. Os-
BORNE does not publish brief exhibit
from his hobs Certificates of choro cta r
from the ex-organ are well enough, as far
as they go; but testimony of this descrip-
ton is only resorted to when all other tes-
timony fails, and is then valuable only
in cases of real doubt We do not think
these gentlemen have yet put themselves
in the position in which, under the ordi-
nary rules of examination, testimony to
character is of any importance.
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The SHIP HENRy CLAy.-The origin OF the fire
on board the packet-ship Henry Clay is still some
what of mystery; all that Is known about the
matter being the fact that the hands were engaged
in loading the vessel till twelve o'clock, when, il
is said, some one was seen smoking pipe segar.
II is also stated to have been caused by lighted
candle left burning. A person named Howard,
who discovered the fire, had narrow escape; he
had TO make his way through the flames. One or
two hremen also sustained some slight injury. The
cargo on board has been estimated at $4,000,
consisting of 200 bales of cotton, 900 barrels of
-four 500 barrels Of rosn 80 hogsheads Of tobacco,
and $4,000 worth ofIndia rubber shoes. The rosin,
it is expected, may be saved, as II is deep in the
hold, and probably escaped ignition. fatality
seems to have attended this splendid vessel, for
$4,000 have been expended in her repairs during
four years.
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THE REPU BLIC.


The Legislature of Vermont, as far as
known, stands thus: Senators chosen
Wings 20, Locos 6, doubtful 8. House of
Representatives-Whigs rs, Locos 33. In
the House, so far, there is Wing gain Of
Is. The Wing State ticket is believed to
be reelected by the people. Last year it
was barely elected by the legislature. The
names are as follows. Governor, Carlos
Coolidge, Windsor; Lieutenant Governor,
Robert Pierpont, Rutland; Treasurer, Geo.
Howes, Montpelier. 1t is thought that
Meacham, Wing, has majority Of about
1000 for Congress.
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JoEL T. HART, esq, Of Kentucky, young
sculptor Of growing renown, left New York on the
9th instant for Europe in the Canada, on his way to
Florence, where he purposes to finish in marble his
statuette Of Henry Clay, already modelled in plas-
ter. He is engaged in this work under the patron
age Of the ladies of Virginia, and has been en-
ployed upon it for portion Of the last four years.
He has other orders, however, and will probably
remain some years in Europe He goes out bearer
of dispatches several European courts, and with
letters Of unlimited communication from several Of
our most eminent citizens.
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A military express is to be maintained

"A military express is to be maintained
between Fort Leavenworth and Santa Fe,
to start from each place on the 18th OF
every month, and the Postmaster General
has issued Instructions for the regular de-
spatch of mails thereby, so that stated
means of ntercommunication will be kept
up through this channel, with this remote
pont of our territory. The postage on
siIgle letters will be ten, on newspapers
one and half, cents each.
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Two companies of the 4th infantry are
now en- route to Fort Howard, Green BAY,
under command of Colonel Francis Lee
They have been ordered thither with ref
erence to the large payments soon to be
made to the Indians in that vicinity, and
t, enforce the observance of the laws de-
fning intercourse with the Indians.
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Commodore storor.

A letter from Rio de Janeiro, now be-
fore us, gives well-deserved commenda-
ton to Commodore SToRER for his efforts
to avert the slave trade on the Brazilian
coast. 1t says, that by his decision and
prompt action in Selling all vessels sus-
pected of being implicated in that horrible
traffic, he has done more to save the Amer
lean flag from disgrace than our naval
commanders on that station have been able
to accomplish for many years,
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LOCAL MATTERS.

ExcURsroS.-The steamer Oceols, Captain Nit
chell, will make excursion to-day for Piney
Point, Point Comfort, Norfolk, and Cape Henry,
one of the most pleasant routes offered TO seekers of
pleasure. The boat leaves Rcy's wharf at nine
O'Clock, and returns on Tuesday morning in time
for business.
WAsHISeToN CALIFORNIA CoNPANv.--Letters
have been received within the last day or two from
Fort Laramie, by the friends Of Mcssrs. r. M
Msgrudcr and J. Y Dom, (members Of the com
pany who left the city under the charge of Captain
j. Goldsborough Bruff, destined for the gold mines
of California; under date of July 10th, speaking of
the general good health of the company and the
successful prosecution Of their journey as far as
that post. We regret To learn Of the death of Mr..
Charles Bishop, OF this city, member Of the com
pany, who died by cholera the Sunday previous
70 the date Of these letters Mr. Bishop was a
young gentleman highly esteemed In this commu.
nifty, and the intelligence Of his death is received
with much regret by his numerous friends.
FOURTH STREET.-This street. between G. and F.
streets, is undergoing mar ked improvement by the
filling up Of that capscious hollow in the rear Of the
Jail, and the grading Of the parallel with In
diana avenue. When shall we have street opened.
and the thoroughfare of that popular street be I'M
interrupted between 9TH and 5th strcets'
EXTENSIVE SALES nv AucrroN.--Mr. Edward s.
Wright sold at auction, on Dodge's wharf in
Georgetown, yesterday, part Of the cargo of the
brig Anaostsn, from Maysguez, Porto Rico, con-
sisting of two hundred and ffty-one hogsheads and
twenty four tierces prime sugar, sixteen barrels
green ginger, and fifteen demijohns Bay water
The sale we'll attended by our merchants. the
bidding spirited, and al fair prices. The sugar
brought from S. IS to So 30 per cwt; the ginger
a cents per h.; and the bay water IS per demi
john. The remainder Of the ginger and bay water
advertised was disposed Of at private sale boun.
teous collation. was served up after the sale by the
Messrs. Dodge, who are somewhat noted for their
liberality to purchasing merchants
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Joint ballot,

The Wing party stands quite strong in Indi-
ana as last year, having polled 597 votes for
its Congressman than it gave for General Taylor.
For the Legislature also II has carried coun-
ties than Taylor did. The special Frees Soil vote,