The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-08-24

prise Of those present began very energetic series pro-
tests both by gesture and speech against their entire pro-
oeedings As this conversation all in French the at
endan unable determine the precise of his
objections but evident from his acts that they
very strong it concluded TO postpone without
day and happy say there every prospect
that the Frenchman will get well-Ner York paper.
The quantity of coal produced in 1858 in the various
parts Of the world is down seveny-ye millions of
tons of which Great Britain produces fory-two millions
and the United States the next highestover nine millions
Of tons.
FRou ST. JoHS n B,-st John papers to the 18TH have
been received The eholega continues decline ST.
John but still carries of numerous victims For the TWEEN
ty-our hours ending at ten o'clock, the 7th twelve
died in the city and in the suburbs Ii stated that the
ames of many who have lost their chief support by the
malady in state Of great distress and appeals
made to the public to subscribe for their behalf
The AnMYWe had the pleasure yesterday of receiving
visit from Lieut. Treytt OF the United Staes army who
on his way join his regiment in the Navajo country
in New Mexico. strong detachment of United States
soldiers under the command of Major Grer will leave Fort
Leavenworth the first of September next relieve
portion of the troops which have been ordered into the
States Columbus (0.} Journal lsA.
Day wEArHER-The drought prevails to great extent
through the Mohawk valley The crops will be nothing
an excepting Dfoon-corn which
Uses a large yield The grass both sides Of the Central
railroad track beyond Tribes Hill, Montgomery county
had been set fire probably by spark from loeomo-
tive and burning considerably noon Saturday but
subsequently extngushed without doing much dam
age.--ALbdny Register.
ApPRoPRIArE-The Boston Post says; We notice in an
exchange that at a ministers convention be held in
Franklin county Vermont, time this MONTH of
the subjects 10 be considered is tobacco and the theme
assigned to the Rev Mr. Pufer Whether this gentleman
up snad depends circumstances but if he don't
talk Of smoking" with intelligence and spirit his is
9 palpable misnomer.
DIMINISHED CONSUMPTION TEA-Although the gross ex-
port Of teas from China all the world does not fall short
Of last year yet the quantity coming forward to the United
States is little than onehird of supply shipped
corresponding date of last year From July to Decem
Der the total quantity sent forward TO the United States
from all the ports in China is stated to be seven millions Of
pounds Of green against eighteen millions Of green and
two millions Of pounds Of black against nearly mil
lions total Of less than nine and ahaf millions against
upwards OF wentynine millions within the period Of
1852.
IMPORTANT LEGAL pEcisIovA decision in the case Of
Jeffrey r8 Boosey has been rendered by the House Of
Lords which very seriously initiates against American
authors Some Of prominent writers historians and
others will be effected more than $4,000 each by this de-
cison As instance Of its practical operation
informed that the very day after the opinion made
public less than six London publishers commenced the
work of reprintng Mrs H. b. Stoves sSunny Memories
Her publishers took the leads Of the edition they
had in type and went to press with edition of 10000
copies Mrs Stowe will be likely to lose some $4,000 on
her lasl work Such of i'll fortune viii not
surely be very Sunny Memory to er-Erchange
ACCIDENT TO DISTINGUISHED AcTREss-Mrs Hudson Kir-
by, distinguished English actress and Of the
pany engaged for the Boston theatre met with Sc
rious accident while performing at the Theatre Royal in
Plymouth England the 2st ut As she advancing
down the stage the beginning of the second of the
play the spectators perceived that her dress FIRE
Some behind the warned her of her danger and
she fed shreking from the stage She met nj the
side by several gentlemen who threw her down and
after brief space succeeded in extnguishing the flames
Her struggles were SUCH however seriously to delay
their operations regained her feet three times and
was as many times thrown orcby the ground before
the FIRE was entirely subdued The curtain dropped amid
the greatest confusion and the evenings performances
were discontinued Mrs. Kirby severely burned on
the arms neck and shoulders but her face uninured
and at last accounts she in fair way of recovery.
From tine rovinces we learn that cars have begun to
run on the Shedao railway from the shore of the Gulf of
St Lawrence to the Scadone river about two miles As
soon as the iron bridge the Scadone finished the
cars viii be able TO eight or ten miles further
MOVEMENTS OF L. S. yEssELs,A letter dated Spezzia
july 25 saws the United States squadron has returned
after long cruise bpt viii leave again after taking in
stores
Com Stringham has transferred his flag from the Cum
berland to the aranac and leaves in her for Constants
nople,
The Cumberland to cruise on the coast of Spain with
the st Louis
The Leyant is looking after pirates near Smyrna.
Captain Iuerahan who had leave return to the
United States prefers remaining to the expiration OF his
cruise
The same letter states chat England and France are
making great preparations for attack Sebasopol by
sea and land
WANTED xGeERl-The following advertisement lately
appeared in the journal de Hare;
aMArRrMoS1AL-A widow, thirty years Of age, being
possessed Of fortune OF 10000 francs wishes to marry
negro between forty and foryc years OF age who has
received good education For further particulars address
M Des Rue dEuetat No. 81
The comrnander-in-chief of the Turkish aes has is
sued orders that commssaat ration shall DO issued to
the correspondent Of the London Times and forage to his
horse.
OPP roREsIGHr-Lady Margaret Herbert asked some
body for pretty pattern for nighcap Well" said the
person what signifies the pattern of night cap| "oh
child r said She but you known case of fret
CoxyumAL-If you wish to grow wealthy get married.
What il costs to support vice VIII keep six children
Until young man is married he Is tossed about from
degree OF ungodncs to another till his health strength
and character are completely bursted up and done for
Talk about your Congress water and sea bathing there
is nothing tie Lord invented for the health equal to