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coense any virtue IN administration psan Of setuement
likewise mark ont course foI nlnsciE
dissolution, "a ~ the Wing party Can
stand, with Leading pulling opey directions
great qsssuol q public .aa party policy wi not sks shbis
already temporarily shpwfeeked far
goes consequence Of dyons
fofesee nothing the wings
throughout me North Can anybody m and seeing m shall
MOI acknowledge that Mr. Websers speech bomb nd
producing q most disastrous exposionl
We eonsder % be highly ~ and for Us % aude 20 ibis
spread, that Mr. Webster su
avoid making disuacne issues for hem whether he not % be-
and win very likely crcdit Webster
has chosen disregard all OF obligation the adj
nisaion 1--WE viii add 70 the greater Of Geedom) In the
course he has chosen And thus with Mr. Clay, whose
and we might almost sny, whose perogaiye BY virtue Of his
nanseenden not virtue merit in
policy administration Of which he the head the leader
But from Whatever they acted,
think a but too plain from the failure Of these dstn
guised WING support policy
pretended peril the aseendeney wings wing
not large enough be Clay party, Web
marked BY such party, called democratic
party would be In almost snte, and almost o
prospect we depIors which
the conviction have expressed coming disaster The wings,
unless something done avert H. We do not believe that Masa
themselves In the distance lii that stae however, be that
the party whom be ehensd,
egatons Of pure wing blood and be,
when shall spring single bound into and glowing exist
eDce, THE COALITION. f8
Il BE supposed strength brought the support
either of the mentioned coming
outside Of the whg the history Of the democracy, par ezes
the democratic party hereafter support
Mr. Webster MIR Clay, conjunctne
n,e viii he sapponssn y when % m a a f. come
sardonic grin viii be youchsafed, but not vote
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Mr. Calhoun's remains, in charge OF the committees
of the Senate and OF the State OF South Carolina, and
accompanied by a detachment of the Richmond Eagle
Infantry reached Petersburg yesterday, at half IL
O'Clock, their way the State that loved him dear.
ly and honored him so highly They were received al
the depot OF the Richmond and Petersburg railroad with
suitable honors. The mayor and common council, a
committee OF citizens various volunteer companies
and large OF citizens, In attendance; and
al about O'Clock the procession formed, and 10
the pantge strains OF the band Of the State Guard and
amidst the booming of the mnuteguns fired by Captain
Paus artillery moved to the Episcopal Church, where
the honored remains were deposited charge oil guard
of honor detailed from each OF the volunteer companies
10 await the departure Of the southern cars.
We were pleased 10 see the interest which mani
tested by all classes of citizens this melancholy
occasion There distinction or thought OF party
but il full free. and spontaneous tribute OF respect
paid by all 10 the memory OF whose for nearly
forty years has been amongst the distinguished in
our land, and which will long continue TO live in the
history OF this republic. II is which cannot be
soon forgotten, associated it 10 with many events
that have contributed 10 render il llusrous The tai
ens and virtues of the deceased senator assimate him
to some of the most eminent characters which adorn
the annals OF ancient Greece and Rome and his careei
as an American statesman has for him reputation
that i viii be the pride and glory Of his counirymen 10
cherish
During the time the procession passing, the streets
were densely crowded and everything beiokened sin
and profound community Of the nation
al bereavement with which have been visited in the
death Of John G. Calhoun.
[Pefosbmg Infeihgenoer, hpra a.
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The steamship Ohio arrived at New York yesterday,
from Chagres bot brought from California there
having been arrival at Panama since the LIST OF March
The Ohio brought $4,000 in specie and gold DUST and
las passengers. $4,000 is assigned TO William Hoge
Co. OF New York. the balance being nearly all for the
mint at Philadelphia.
A disease, supposed 10 be cholera, had made its APP
peafance al Havana; but being confined solely TO the
military hospitals IL believed by many to be typhus
fever, BY others cholera, and by that the troops
had been poisoned Government had taken precaution
send all the troops from the barracks supposed 10 be
infected TO the sugar estates in the country. large
number oil Cfeoles and other natives OF the island are
passengers BY the oho on their way 10 Spain and other
parts OF Europe.
Among others are the Marquis villalba and family,
Countess Merlin, Count Merlin, ST. Fernando ST. Don
Pedro peoroso and lady, Lieut. Col Roze of dragons,
ST. Don Armada, colonel Of engineers Sr Don A. Malus,
collector Of customs nj Havana.
Four steam and three sailing fgaies. having on board
General Mrasol and staff. consisting OF admiral OF
the navy General Amar OF engineers, and several other
officers Of rank Of the Spanish army and navy, accom-
panied by 900 veteran troops, TO augment the military
force OF the island, are hourly expected nj Havana.
There are various conieciures 10 the object OF all
this on the part OF the Spanish at home but
il is pretty well understood that il is for the purpose OF
negotiating With the President OF the United States for
the sale Of the island or for protecting II against nva
sion.
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markets Of Europe and on the other for the markets
Asia Them all these paris of the world being the great
~ lies 81 mutual nSrssls The surplus population 81 Eu
rope would ill up the great basin OF North America, and
produce food and staples to exchange with those who
remain in Europe The surplus population OF Asa-oi
China pafticularywoud be removed TO the Islands IN
the Pacific and Indian oceans and their products would
be exchanged with both Europe and the United States
This would equallze. haTmonize, civize chrstanize
and make comfortable the scores even hundreds OF
millions, in all these quarters who are now destitute mis-
erable and large portion pershing with want 10 ac-
eompsh all this, the route must DC located SO lar North
that the spheH Of the globe will sufficiently shorten the
distance which will secure adequate reduction IN the
cost and the work must be constructed from plan
Of means OF transport The route must pass through a
Wilderness with as great extent possible OF agrl-
cultural country. be brought into settlement and pro-
ucton the work. ITSELF TO be the cheap of transit
from and to the great markets Of the world.
change OF route for commerce can benefit no inter-
esis particularly unless the saving Of time and OF Of
transport be sufficient to increase the consumption OF the
articles which constitute that commerce, and thus aug
ment the amount OF exchanges or unless Y opens 10 set
clement and production new country which before had
been inaccessible and useless.
Now we will suppose that the commerce which is
carried on around the Cape OF Good Hope could De
changed by canal or railroad across BY Suez. IL
would certainly shorten the distance very much; but
what interests would be benefited by II or would com
mercal exchanges be increased Though time and dis
lance would be lessened still the expenses Of ranship
and transit, the dangers OF navigation, and damage
by climate, would be such. that material reduction IN
The cost oil transit would be effected and the condition Of
The surplus population OF both Europe and Asia would
remain precisely the same, inasmuch means would
created to enable one 10 consume more OF the products
Of the other. f
These are questions which should be considered by
the statesman and by the merchant is the position OF
the surplus population OF Europe. hhe heavy tax on Ia.
Dor imposed the interest the enormous debts OF
he European nations and other burdens together with
the surplus population Of Eastern Asia, particularly Of
China that must occupy the minds OF the statesman and
phlanhropst Of Europe and America The construction
Of new highway for the and intercourse Of
Europe with Asia must be the means for basis on
which to found system 10 provide for and make useful
population
This il subject in which the whole world, and Eng
land particularly, Interested Ii you give this
place in your valuable Journal shall feel myself great
" indebted and honored, already for your favor
able notice oil my project.
Most respectfully, your obedient servant,
ASA WHITNEY.
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More Proscription.--A Touching Appeal.
To the Editors Of tie Unioa.

ATHENS, NJ. ", April %, 1850.
GENTLEMEN: should be happy to take your paper for
the ensuing year, il could afford to do but since
have been prescribed by the Administrations and Invested
Of thepetty appointment held under the government,
am obliged not only to deny myself the luxury Of your
paper but also to oego many OF the comforts and
saries of life. Think of my condition. soldier OF the
Of 1872 who lost limb defence Of his country,
is tucked of Nth ssoode isg. whilst one who never
saw service or smelt gunpowder is appointed to the
post which held before General Taylor was elected
and thus am left beg my bread through fields my valor
helped TO win called on General Taylor Immediately
after his Inauguration and he gave to understand that
should not be removed; and yet have been removed
as democrat when received my appointment under a
whg administration and not displaced by President
Polk But do not claim anything wing or demo-
GRAFT but patriot and soldier OF this republic for
such fought in its defence, and not democrat
wing. General Taylor has prescribed me, notwhstand-
ing the declaration which he made, that he had no
friends to reward or enemies to punish" am old
and MANNED and yet this unfeelng General has fit
to old soldier from his post, because he would
not surrender his principles for that be the only
for thousands will certify that did the duties
which devolved upon in consequence OF my appoint
ment in superior 10 that of any who held the
same kind of appointment Having thus briefly given
you for the dscontnuance Of my paper, sub
scribe myself,
Yours, respectfully,
JEREMIAH H. WINNIE.
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The Florida Indians. ARRIVAL from Indian ltfver.
The steamer Monmouth, from Indian river, Florida,
the army in Florida we have not obtained 'e much &
news BY this arrival bat sufficient TO satisfy in
nexion with direct from Tampa, that the Indians
have determined ns 10 remove pcaceaby. Billy Bow
legs has evacuated his town with his followers, and
with Sam jones' has retired into the southern extremity
OF the everglades. where they are perfectly from
the operation oil the army during the summer
We predicted THIS al the, commencement OF the
We had seen enough OF the reachery OF The Indians to
believe them nsncere IN their professons and although
few came IN and voluntarily emgraied, the movements
OF Capian Billy savored much oil former professions
Of the Indians TO induce us 10 credit the supposon
that they would remove peaceably We refraned from
severe remarks, nasmuch as they might be construed
into dlsrespect 10 the army We intended no disre-
spect when we suggested that they not the pro-
per force TO operate against Indians in the swanps and
hammocks OF Florida. There is more efficient force
which be easily obtained In the plain or open field
where ehc'ent discipline can be enforced, the American
army is competent TO engage with the most veteran troops
Of any country. Our officers are brave and gallant and
the pride and spirit are insiIed in the soldiers under
their command The war with Mexico has wreaihed
aufes upon the bfows OF volunteers and regulars in the
American army, which would require years Of defeat and
disaster 10 tarnsh OF remove
We viii add an extract from letter from gentleman
in Florida. well acquainted with the movements OF the
Indians and the army since the first outbreak We will
state further, that readers have seen several com
muncaiions from the same gentleman last fall and
although since then affairs for time appeared wear
favorable aspect our readers will 10 those com.
muncatons, they will observe the correctness OF The
predictions then made. Our friend writes thus:
Gen Twiegs y hfs-rare man bnt the Indians wont
TO- They are making faa Of the gentry sent 10 remove
hem. The Indians never Intended 60 they are smart
and fooling the army Gcneraf Bowegs is 'sone he
has got clear Of the crying widows The grabbed indians
and few Old gfandjsds; sold his fat hugs received
good supply Of blankets but he cannot cone in or his
achild Il burnt untI Il gets we'll scout recently sent
10 look after him ioaud his deserted. Gen. Sam
lone. = y ,hs Big Cypress where regulars pre-
pared 70 follow him The army viii have 70 remain here
this and the State will drive the Indians la 70
them next winter
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.


IL il
BAITis.orr. April aS--5. p q.
The n o. Q A. A.aissrsary --as.issen The C.bsy.a-
terta contssA-R Reform Esseioa -Isssxaafiow T1s
1lask<fs, &c.
The anniversary procession Of he Ind. n, y
Odd Fellows this morning imposing sl.b, nos
wishsandng the nclsmsncy Of the weather which pre
vented is being numeouzly attended would ohss
wise have BEEN There less than five cara cor,
tanning upwards Of hundred orphan chldren ~ ,hs
procession and the display Of banners exceedingly
beautiful They row assembled Ia Front street The.
ae, listening eloquent address from James kdgeiy
ESQ., the grand secretary OF the Order There
siderable number Of in the ns Of the pro-
cesson. 1at
JAMESON the ,rsgedisn. L. Il Is said. preparing do
fence Of the charges sgsinst himself and Mrs. Forrest
Let both sides be heard, and then the world Judge
rightly.
Tolnorow the district meetngs be held In Hart
ford county choose delegates ths gubernatosl demo-
cratic convention Mr. Lowe has been stumping through
the county during the past week. and viii, Il is thought
carry majority Of the delegates. Aslgs
The election on the adoption rejection Of tho bill
passed by the last legislature, for the holding Of
ton 70 reform the State constitution, takes place
Wednesday week. That there Is large majority Of the
voters OF the Stale Ia favor OF the convention there Is
doubt bur the enemies Of the bill said 10 DO preparing
for quiet but universal rally in hopes that many OF The
friends Of the viii fail the occasion. and
they may thus be enabled odeea IL They under The
impression that than half the popular will DO
poled which will doubtless be the in many of the
counties. h
n - WJacksoh, esq.s oI many ychis superintendent ~
the Baltimore Alms.honse has resigned his post There
few men highly esteemed Ia our city than Capt.
Jackson, and his resignation Of this important post IL
matter Of general regret,
The MARKErs.--In the Baltimore market this morning
there sales Of Howard street -four holders all
ask above IS Ia and buyers refuse pay City
Mills 10 held S5 as. Sales OF meal al " 8l}
% s7i Tho supply Of Maryland wheat has been very
light this week. and 10 much wanted and would bring
good prices Sales cagoss Of Pennsylvania red
At ia l5 and white at l2oa l25 good por
on for export The supply Of corn has been rather Light
throughout the week. with sales Of white 81 50 cents
and IS 81 for yellow Sales Of Pennsylvania yellow
ga but the supply Of all kinds being light the
amounts Of sales do not foot up very large.
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A SMALL FARM WANTED.-A person wishes purchase
farm containing from % 10 go Of land situated rom
miles from Capitol the other Of the
requires thee shall be house and
the place. and would prefer well
rirng sell such meet purchaser leaving
te Union ONCE counter stating the ccafion giving
Al X8-6t
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HORSES. HORSES, HORsEs.-Jan arrived, and for sale,
III iot Of very family when fmly horses
family that say fine looking well broke gente
and horses rom Is 6k hands high and al Of them web
10, and the other 10
high which viii any gentleman for coach horses
They are % be seen Tho National stabes kept by walker
"''"''' 9. GRIM.
An o,--eaats
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Tnuasnar. Anril oa. ls5n.

No so n Lyle 81 a., plaintiffs in error Us the State
Of Arkansas 81 al The argumento OF this was con
tinued by Mr.. Lawrence Che having commenced the
same yesterday for the plaintiffs in error, and by Mr.
Sebastian for the defendant in error.
Adjourned until tomorrow, nj II o'clock, a. m,
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In this city the vote stood:
James C. Crane, (whig nomnss.) Gas
Thomas r August, independent whig) 900
So
For the Reform Convention, 75s; against il, 1875
jority COL.
Al the close Of The polls last night the two candidates
addressed the people Mr. Crane could not hear, bu
understood that be spoke words OF pleasure and thankful
ness TO has friends for putting him ahead.
Mr. August alec returned his thanks and said there
was no reason for his friends 10 be discouraged that
there were still some FIVE hundred votes in the city not
poed that the friends Of his opponent bad used uncon
10 follow their example, they had il in their power TO
elect him. The final result il doubtful Young August
has made great this his FIRST trial against pac
tiscd horse.
HFSRIco cousTy.At the court .house--TIall, lwhg.)
37s; Mayo. (dem.,) a07 Goddn, lind. whig,) g. For
convention. 27i against convention, 65.
Last year the wing majority here much larger.
The vote then stood Mayo ass Lancaster 407 Demo
cratic gain. 6s--a large majority for the convention
II our friends to-day and tomorrow - their duty TO
our gallant candidate, he IL safe. We think he received
a majority in the county last night
PETERsBURo.-The Cockads torn gioriousiv redeem
ed : fhe following despatch tells eloquent tale. Pc
tersburg has indeed "proscrbea prescription" Mr..
horsed by the gallant Cox The Spartan band returns
their cordial thanks to the noble democracy OF Peters
burg.
and mschievous OF the wing press on the Nash.
vile Convention question.
PKTKRsBURe, April %, 1850.
The polls closed, and the result follower Dr. Jos.
e. Cox, (dem y Al John W. Syme, twhg,) SOL Cox's
maio, iiy 30. The Coo AIDE Is redeemed
HsSovsa -Taylorsyils al 3, p. wickham's y,
I10inst year, i5a Courl houseWhe, (dem.) reported
majority 70, and At Coe Harbor lie.
FIR senate Mr. Fleming twhis) has about 80 majority
only Mr. Amber tdem) Is most certainly elected. The
Boitsitcs will not touch Fleming
CHfsrxRrfKID AT o'clock the stood follows |,
For convention, 8 convention, D. Alexander Jones'
(dcm.,) ~ votcs--no opposition.
DISTINGUISHED vsrrERs--E tx President Tyler arrived
here Monday evening, and ex Secretary OF War Marcy
Yesterday evening" the boat from Richmond and took
lodgings at the National Hotel.
The Hon. Henry A Wise also arrived here Yesterday
evening the boat from The Eastern Shore and put up
at the same house.
fNorfok Bsaeon, April H.
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rELEGRAPmC REPoRrs SoR THE UsIos.

z III .s + y A9 ta 48
Gp5r~aforiai Co~psmtiom 5sssas
CuMBERLAsp, April &C. l660.--The following gentlemen
subsrna.oria convention. Daniel Blocher g. B. N Pros.
The meeting aIge-about hundred and any votes
being cast The above gsn'lsmsa received from eighty e
Mr.. Mason run the other ticket
Conditions Of the Norfhsr~ Markets.
NEw York. April as l65OUp sending this despatch
nothing has been heard Of the arrival Of the Gambia
Haiax; and although she l. due this psrt, cannot
Flour 81 Os IS 50 for common and southern. whsat
continues scarce. Corn 90 81 cents. Pork 10 81 =
$40 rs. Whiskey e rs cents.
business doing ut the Board Of Exchange this Tho
markets for provisions and breadsufs unchanged
per s pal or home Wheat i ID demand 4
81 q for white and 81 10 for red Corn sells ~ IS 50
,8ats- Msnieipai Elsetion II NsY orlsa~s
New ORLEANS, April q, ls50.-onr municipal election
clo.s@aI' FOR Mayor the present ncamSsn
By 700 majority Mr. Caldwell tdemocrat) was elected
wing There /. "a general dslnocrsiio gain
AnoiAa Ssppossd Murder il Massachusetts.
BosroS April Is Great excitement prevailed In Drscui.
Massachusetts yesterday morning. cased BY finding the
remains Of an irishman in the VICINITY Of the compsnys
tight side oblquely downwads end inwaids. about three
inches making clean cut Near the body found
s.es S " l.
handle, Upon his person was found ono Of Father
. MD one TSs es
ing three weeks, having len Lowell the day aer his
marriage. lie supposed TO have been deranged.
The sAco MURDEn.-This increases In interest
crowded excess and the excitement among the people 10
very In the Of the examination this morning.
Smith procuring abortions He sits calm and unmoved.
notwiths,anding the fearful charge .againa him.
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MAY BALL
nj and gentlemen washington and Aissandra
May BAH WIN Hail. Tuesday
pis The following dances, in costume. : 81. ! :
Tamborine Dance BY two Misses.
Scotch Chant aasss, BY seven Misses.
Z n.s ss;Ss. s," !; X s. Mis-.
bohemian Poiia, BY Misses.
May Pole Dance. W
pA IN, se.s ss: who have No. received invitations vim
Gsn.smsns tickets % b mad Taylor Msuy', Mrs Ane
Buis Druggist Each cke, win admit gentleman and
Dancing win commence at O'Clock Boy cke half
price can be had At the Hall door on the evening q the Bs
CONCERT OF SACRED MUSIC. go
HE Choir Of 81 Paas Engsh Lutheran Church assisted ~
numerous amateurs Of ,he District would e,esay inform The
evening s s n church. and ii
proceeds be applied ths liquidation Of the church
Tickets rs cents; principal the
Doors open al ~ csncsr, % commence at O'Clock ApS
AIDES SILK HosIERY.-ws have is.s received me
following variety TO which we invite the attention Of the
10 dozen ladies. plain whit. English SILK Hose, superior quss.
DO white win cotton tops
s,. orsn Y Msss ws % !. s. %
Win complete assortment Of couon and thread Hosiery for
ladies and children which win or on the most accommodating
e'"' cLAGErT, NEWTON, NAY, Co
Ap E--lw
SUGAR AND MOLAssEs AT AUCrION.-On Wednes-
y dsy ne IT. he LET Of May 10 o'clock, " A. Dodee
wharf, Of brig fidsia from Ponce Porto kco consisting
ai5 hhds strictly prime Sugar
20 hhds superior Moasses . ..-....,~
Ar g7-dns Aucionesr, oecrssiown
THE WAYS OF THE HoUR--A New newell ~ ,.
Fenimorc Cooper. 4 vol, bound
David CopperaeId by Dickens. vol, illustrated, bound
The Hungarian Revolution, Johann Pry, Colonel and Ada
''s %s Ss%sss ana al H. y
1900 FRANCk TAYLOR
ApT
ryAyyIHORNE's scarlet L<tter--A Romance.
III New edition Of Lonsfelow's Poems. vols,
Hercinss o. tho Missionary Enepdss or, Sketches
~" ny TAYLOR d MAuRy.
Apr Bcokseilsrs, near psh street
NEW S0vEIs-This day ressivsa, y. ,,,
The sswa"s q real life ~ Henry ooes''a, .s
q windsor Castle ahs-toricsi romance; By hissworh
Mysteries the Court % Loudon,r by the sn'ho q hea
Rose Foster sequel mysteries Of the caat Of Lon lon
ApH - ---.--
ron aArEot No a square 1s ffosnns ?, st on Norm
s;ns sol1 square fss This eebiy situated s su.re
hss. ~,r ,s c.s Market and that portion %
The Canal which deepesed Terms WIN % moden 30
s'eonod'tns Apply = CHARLES DE sEI.DING,
Apr NO Ioees nnsaner.
s<.r, - scps Tor x9h acres,
eevse any Of the v = land emces N oho isdiAns ana
Illinois, Appyio cuApr.rs IN sxrprxa n
Apr No I0dds ssn@'ss
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90 Divine service may expected An the Capitol
o morrow morning, At II O'Clock, q. m.
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Yesterday gloomy and wet. and il rained in torrents
kept open for longer this city and county and
we presume in large portion OF the State We have but
few returns, and they are mostly satisfactory.