The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-07-31

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4. .s1tfa Dramatfc Entertainment
1t will be perceived, by reisssncs 10 notice IN our
advertising columns that our cxsns viii have an cp-
po,unityof enjoying dramatic entertainment u Caru-
SIS Saloon on Thursday evening the 4ih OF AsEup. in
Shakespeare readags by Mr. Sheriff. sssssd BY MrCsi.
len and Miss Renwicks. We understand Dir. Sheriff TO-
be a young gentleman of Virginia who has devoted h's
mind 10 the study of Shakespeare, and now proposes TO
rive 10 our citizens the result Of his LAHORE in intellect
ual treat. which we hope they will not 'a' emily
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Items Of News and Miscellany. a90s
DEATH OF Hon. Thomas P. MooRr,-rhs Harold
burgh Poughboy OF the 2al clothed in mourn
na Tor the Hon Thomas p. Moore, residen OF Met
Ger county and gentleman well known TO the democracy
OF Kentucky. 5 i. 8tf d IS -e5teH pam ata.
II GENERAL RUsK--EL PAso-The NacoHdoches Chron-
icle Of The 18th nsiant. saysi We learn with great
pleasure that General Rusk has effected an arrangement
with Colonel MI johnson, which will enable them
10 start on the exploring expedition 10 ri rsso. wan
every facility that the country can afford Ihe exPed'-
on will rendezvous at the residence OF Colonel Johnsop
in Tarrant county. about the i5h OF August next
sufficient escort will be provided by General Rusk and
Colonel Johnson jointly. render the expedition saia
and peasant We believe il is General Rusks intention
TO &c, back to Austin in time for the meeting OF the egs
lature. li,sp,i s sa SIS ,s 4 ssaia spgh y
We are indebted to Colonel bert (.sys the Louisville
Times) for report of the board OF officers spponledlo
make survey and examination Of the various plans Tor
canals Or other Improvements at the Falls $500
The board consists Of three-Msjor s. n. Long,
Major w Turnbu and Brevei- Colonel c. B. Fish,
United States army. @ ss5 ~ il.R " ~, 49,.
This report is uf and abou, a. satisfactory - il could
be made After noticing every plan OF Improvement that
has been Msssrs Turnbull and Fisk give the
preference 10 an enlag OF the canal this side OF
the river but dvergng the LETT and empyipg into The
yer below the rocks opposite Sandy island The width
Of the canal 10 be feet and the cost OF the whole
work over 80 100000 Major Long dissenls from the
report on some points. and prefers channel in the bed
of the river the Kentucky side.
One thing is established: the most economical and
convenient improvement at the Falls must be made
this side Of the river. tas.ts ,s8s III ,Ista
The private stockholders now own but little OF the
canal their stock being nearly all retired by the dividends
belonging the United States IN about eighteen months
more the canal will be the property OF the federal gov
eminent, and we presume something will be done with
1t. aaesiaarr
The Illinois central road is being pushed forward with
great deal OF energy the part OF the contractors.
There are 900 men engaged on it, Over
100 miles of il is already in operalion-viz: from Chi
cago TO kaDkakee, and from Lssalle 10 Bloomington.
About thirds OF the distance from Cairo the jane
ton graded and ready for the rail Within year the
road will probably be opened IFS entire length between
Chicago and Cairo
MEMPHIS AND CHARLESTON RAILRoAD.--We learn from
the Memphis Enquirer that the work is progressing
finely on the section OF this road beyond LsGangs.
There about 500 men at work the first %
miles, and additional shorcrs 20 up from Memphis with
almost every train. Ali the heaviest work is begun.
ana the Enqnirer expects soon TO be able TO
that The work is IN actual progress on section OF
the eniire 40 miles Even at this dali the
Der of passengers the ROT will average not less than
$50 daily.
The iron is laid down on the Sommevlle branch for
distance OF about four mes. and the work progress
ing well. The will be runnias over il about The
middle Of September
New RAILROAD RosTE-We understand tba, rail
road is in contemplation from ST. Paul 10 Fond du
Lac, Lake Superior thai charter has been grsned
company has been organized, and the stock all aken
There is TO be meeting OF the stock holders some time
during the present month, at ST. Paul. TO make pepara
lions for Immediately commencing the month.
This road will be from so to 100 miles in length and
its great importance will be manifest every one al all
familiar with that section OF the county. II will open
outlet, and the most legitimate for the trade OF the
whole Upper Mississippi region. II will also bring into
and fertile tract OF land considered almost
ori Of the uoH.
DEATH OF DR. EpwARDs-A telegraphc despatch an
nounces the DEATH the Virginia Springs. OF the Rev
Justin Edwards, ID. D.. OF Andover, Massachusetts,,
aged about 66 lie has filed many responsible stations.
and is widely known the author OF IN, able documents
and manuals on Temperance and the Sabbath, and the
Tract SocictS's comment on the New Testament He had
carried the comment the Old Testament TO the nine
tie,h Psalm, on which the last words he wrote
" men die. and leave many thing. unfinished but
God lives His cause will extend, an by such ins,ru
mentaties He shall raise up. will ultimately triumph"
faithful body servant OF the late Vice President King
it's said is living 10 Washington He set free
by Mr. King. who also gave him $4,000 in money. end
his gold watch. for the fa,hful.mmnn in which he
served him.
WosLDs TEMPERANCE cJNyxrrioN.-At q meeting
held in New York in May last. resolved 10 appoint
committee, consisting OF from each state 10 make
arrangements to hold worlds temperance con vsntion
That committee, comprising most sstimahe and respect
able gentlemen, have called the mes ting 10 BE- held in
New York city the s,h Of September nsxt No dosbt
a large convention will assemble and much usefsl in
formation impaired and active steps be taken arrest
the fearful spread of niemperanee Among the commit
tee find the Of the great champion OF temper
ance, Christian Keener, and have fearsb inirast
the imporsn, subject in bis hands M