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kWk RhfT-A mediura size dwelling ROUsE.
y on Maryland avenue, between 9Th and 7th At :.
Tor partsnlsrs enquire ct Z. GALL. GAN, at T Bias.
h'nei d Co 8. under Brow1s' Hstel. .
sep 9'-eo3t< \ .-s.-r. ..
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ject really useful one 80
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lNTlNG PIX ssES FOR s6IE.
The frpretors Of tbs Rrenina star Ger W
sale, on reasonable te'Els, tire. Printing Prs g.
One Of tte-e presses Ia cap bic Of priv tin bsh n -
~ double mdium she ss onoe. st tho r-te Of 20
nous nd shs Is per hour, HasiDg sxoslest re- o
Ter. The cthers are u mecium sn;ith d ess,.ts
Ranage Cap Prees. There presses in so1I e a.
jitior. -
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El9k RENT The sToEs. on p. avenue, h.ts
9Th and 1seth streets at prt&ept coupled by
the subscriber q Millinery establishment. Il Is
oneof the Oldest business stands In the city, and
mas an eIoef emit run of count y custom If desired
tns dselng part of the hou Sc can be had early In
the tp'ipg. ~
The Stock and Hxtur ofthe store for sale.
Apply to = % MRS. SARAH HAMILTON.
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I AND FOR SALE.-P-rsons desirous Of purcbss.
~ ing LAND, from 10 to 50 acres or more, In tn.
immedistc vicinity Of Washington. about one mil
rom fhs Cooperation line, north Of the Capitol can
ne accoTnmodated. Theirs several fine building
SITES On the And, having free yew.ofth the city and
PoSHsnf fave1 800
Psrsons Wishing to purchase will please enquire
A. tnls ONCE. sep 20-eo3ts
ARDEN TO LETT offer for rent that produc
~ five and value BILE GARDEN in ,quars 3s7, IT,
g"ther with its caoiee stock of roses plaots and
fruit trees. And II the same be not rented by the
LIST OF October next, will then offer the whole of
ssld SOCK Tor sale. l.a ANDREW WYLIE,
SEQ lot rs 7sh street near Pa. avenue.
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Wilmington and Baltimore and Baltimore and
ONO, held in New York, in August 1854
amongst otner proceedings, the following resc-
buttons were unanimously adopted
hes0Iusd, That no free pass will hereafter
Do issued or renewed 10 any shipper or for,
wsrder of freight, a. such =
hesoivta, That from and after the Lat OF
november next, no return pass will be issued
70 any owner or driver Of stock. nor will any
such owner or driver be passed free on any
other train than thHt which carries his stoc
ResoiUed. That no letter of introduction OF
certificate shall be given to any employee or
other person. recommending him to the cour.
tesy Of free pass.
,-hssofU,d, That it is the sense of this con.
ventisn that all FREQ passes should be abolish
ed, and that The Presidents of the Compani.,
here represented, be requested to correspond
with other Railroad Companies with a view 10
effect this object at the earliest period, and
that hereafter no annual passes shall be given
Dy the companies here represented. q
These resolutions vent into effect on the first
Of the present month ....
= CLOCK AID SUI DTALs-Our notice of the
absence OF clocks in the windows of the Jewel
srs OF Washington city, has ELECTED the follow.
Dear Sir: In poiftiu 2 ont a - pecuIiarirv,,
OF the National City, you might have poinisd
the man of gold and silver to anotbe, nseni;.
arity OF said city. namely, a sun dial frontin.
the avenue, for the good Of q, least that nor
ton Of the public who understand such tb;pa.
which, as an example, they would do we'll ~
follow. W
BALL AND DISoRDER.-Last night one NJ -.
J(tash danes of the city gave a ball in the
Seventh Ward, for the amusement of har
fnsnds A number g'haIs were present. and
OF course a crowd of b'hoys During the even
ing, when most Of the company were eri1yiny
the sP,ightly dance, two young msn who had
been looking 50 earnestly at the decanters.
created a disturbance, and were sent To the
guard house This morning they were exam.
lned before Justice Grubb The evidence was
.galnss them, and they asked but one question
Tor their defence: What right has constable
10 90 TO ball Of the kind and dance with the
women The Justice did not consider the
question as affecting the case, and ordered the
prisoners, !" Seiden and BENZ. Kurts, TO psy
II 30 fine and costs each
AfHRIcus CLUB BALL This is another Of
me interesting balls 10 come of soon. for which
the company are making ample preparations
= charming eotillon party is expected
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SELLING OFF TO REMOVE :

sep s--atsdoes - wy D''1''' Of oolnmaia.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-24

Major Hobbie the we-known and dslinx pushed First
Assistant Postmaster General died in this city, The 23d
instant o. pulmonary complaint, which had long al.
ieeted him. His death ID truly national loss He was
born al Newburg, New York, on the 10Th OF March,
1897 and died the age OF 81 At early day be
tabshed himself Delhi Delaware county, in the prae
tice OF the law, where he married daughter Of the
distinguished General Root, with whom he was connect.
ed in business He soon rose distinction in his pro.
fesson AS an evidence that his talents and standing
were duly appreciated, he early commissioned dis
uc attorney and brigade major and inspector. in both
of which capacities be acquitted himself with distinguish
ed ability and success To mark their estimate OF his
character his neighbors. without any agency OF his,
nominated and elected him 10 Congress in the fall Of 1926
while yet young man. In Congress he proved himself
both able and an eloquent Notwithstanding high
position among the disting ushed men of that day. The
quckness of his perceptions the soundness OF his judg
ment, and his rigid fidelity led TO his selection As
sstant Postmaster General the accession of General
Jackson the presidency in 1922 To his skill judg
ment and perseverance the Post Office Department
much of its during the last twenty five years.
No man was ever better fitted for the duties which
were devolved upon him in that department His whole
energies devoted, early aud late. TO the public
vice. He despatched business with facility unequalled,
and with remarkable accuracy. His severe and unre-
hitting abors impaired his health, and in 1850 he volun
tariy retired from Office Relaxation and quiet some
what restored him. On President Pierce coming into Of
ce he yielded to the urgent request OF friends, and
scented TO his duties OF First Assistant Postmaster
General His strength unequal TO the labors OF the
position, and he sank under them. During SER
vice of twenythree years neither his capacity
fidelity has been questioned In his intercourse he was
easy. frank and candid These qualities, added TO his
extensive knowledge in matters OF business made him
most popular public officer. He esteemed and be-
loved by all who knew him. As husband and father
he was devoted kind, and aaectonate. As Christian
he was exemplary, sincere, and confding His last mo-
menis rendered happy by the consultations of
gous services performed while he surrounded by
his beloved pastor and devoted and aectonae family
and sympathizing friends None have lived re-
spected and beloved, died more universally regretted
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The Nebraska Question In Connecticut.

About two weeks since, the democracy of New Ha-
county, in this State declared in convention, with
great unanmy in favor OF the principles of Judge Doug
lass bill This has been followed up by Fairfield coun.
tyone of the largest counties OF The State and the ma.
tive county of Senator Toucey. The Bridgeport Farmer
the democratic organ of the county, thus aludes 10 the
convention and lis dongs:
"CoUNTY COMMUNICATIVE doings of the democr a tic
county convention 10 nominate candidate for sheriff will
be found this page. The convention
and very harmonious Mr. Barnum, it will be SEEN wa
renomnated, the first ballot, by nearly unanmo gu
Resolutions in favor of the Nebraska BILL and COM
plimenary the Hon Isaac Toueey his irm adher-
to and able advocacy Of the principles Of
mocracy in regard to slavery, embraced in BILL were
passed without dissenting voice, and with energy and
earnestness that was gratifying in the hghes, degree
The following the resolutions referred 10. They
breathe the right spirit, and bold and frank. They
gratifying and deserved compliment TO the intrepid
statesman 10 whom they so nobly refer,
Resovtd That the principle of congressional nonn-
crvtntion with slavery IN the States and Territories
provided in the Nebraska bill called is the true consi.
utona doctrine and should be faithfully adbared TO- I'M
der all clIcnmsiances, by the national democracy.
Rsopsd That the thanks Of this convention be tender
ed TO the Hon Isaac Toucey for bis faithful adherence 10
the national constitution, and for bis able defence Of the
principle that the people Of the States and Territories
shall decide for themselves all questions relating to domes
tic slavery.
Dsnbury and Wm. s. Pomeroy OF Biidgeport be the
Democratic County Committee the ensnng three wears
Potd, That the doings OF this convention be signed bv
rhe president and secretaries and published the Repub
lican Farmer.
The convention hen adjourned without day. and gave
three rousing cheers Tor Isaac roocey noble son Of Fair
field county three for Samuel ngha and three for Philo
+, Banum"
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The Presidents Message and the Black War.
riOr Affair

SO long the allegation that The President had poiun-
TERED information in bis reply to the resolution OF the
House OF Representatives passed upon the occasion of The
reception OF the relative to the seizure OF The Black
Warrior bad other endorser than Mr. Giddings we did
not consider il worthy OF denial We notice, however,
that respectable whig newspapers have taken The
SANDER from the lips Of Giddings and giving currency
to nearly the whole House Of Representatives. knew
at the time OF his speech 10 be wul misrepresentation
The correspondent 10 this city Of the Boston Daily Adyer-
User writes as follows:
"Mr Gddingss onslaught upon the President on Friday
in the House. IN relation TO his Black Warrior message
scarcely adequately represented In the eegra phic re-
port. Il has attracted good deal Of attention One Of his
points pretty well founded and the the Pres.
dent made 10 appear somewhat ridiculous. The resolution
Of the House called for the Information relative TO The sell
Of the Black Warrior The President accordingly sent
in haEadozen documents upon that subject with his mes
sage in which be says In compliance with the resolution
Of the House Of Representatives OF the l0h inst h.r.bv
transmit the report OF the Secretary of state eontaining
ALL THE INFORMATION received the department In re-
gard the seizure Of the Black Warrior He ther ,ro
ceeds cay that here have been within the las ~
many other instances OF sRgessions pom our commence
violations OF the rights Of American citizens and insults 10
our national flag by the Spanish authorities OF Cuba
The documents In these volumnous and when
repaired viii be Congress- Mr. Giddngs says Con-
gress has asked for Them the President has already
given them all the Information they asked or,"
In order that our readers may see how reckless are
these political abotionsts in their assaults upon Frank.
lin Pierce and his administration. give below COW
of the resolution oil the House TO which the President re-
Piled:
Rssotpsd, That the President be requested not in
consistent with the public interest," communicate TO this
House any Information he may have received relative 10
the detention Of the Black Warrior the seizure of
her cargo, the imprisonment OF her officers Also ANY
IMPORTATION OTHER VIOLATION or our
RIGHTS Spanish AUTHORITIES
The Boston Advertiser must examine with a little
more care the foundation of Mr.. Gddngs's allegations
upon any subject before endorsing them
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ITEM FOR THE FOREIGN ORGAN The London Daily
News says that the American consul, Mr. Saunders lately
gave dinner al whch"wefe present ha ercellency the
American ambassador TO this country, the American
vice consul. Mszzin kossuih. Ledru Rolhn Arnold
Ruge. Herzen, uhe wealthy Russian enig,e WorcelI
(the Pole) Gar'bald and Orsini Lord Pamerson took
care 10 have policeman introduced. in the white neck.
cloth of waiter, by the ereengrocer who gave the first
intelligence OF the intended gathering As. however The
whole matter viii come before Parliament (o both the
Emperor OF Austria and The Pore must ask explanation
of Lord Abetdeen,) dwell further this alarming
topic" Very alarming. TO be sure Il il well that Lord
Pamers,ons spy not discovered by the hosts he
had been, he would have left the hall with degree of
apidy that might be called rapid
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ny j. Q. MCGUIRE. Auct,on.er.

VERY VALUABLE IMPROVED AND UNIMPRovEp PROP
auctonon Monday afternoon, April At AZ o,c,oct
on The premises shall sell pan OF LOT No square AS fronting
30 feet llh between and norh running
20 feet improved by basement brick
houses nearly and built in the manner
house containing eight ' -
Al O'clock on The premises the eastern part No III
34, fronting 70 street, between Oh
and 10Th streets west running feet This very der
bic lot for building purposes. - $500
O'Clock or Immediately ssr fhs above parts Of
lon y y and In square Isl, fronting ~
SCUM street and Virginia with the
CONSISTING OF handsome two md
dwelling house. containing mine and kitchen
ms property handsomely situated in pleasant and
raddly improving part OF the Island.
Title indisputabie.
Terms Onefourh cash the residue twelve and eighteen
o"'"s 'or notes satisfactorily secured, bearing interest
-, JAS. G. MCGUIRE,
"H I'D Aucuoneer
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HE UNION: WASHINGTON FRIDAY MORNING. MARCH a. 1854

all nor are they, matter OF ever exeu.
ded II should be borne in mind however that the army
and navy, and public officers the seat OF government
have no liked residence in any congressional district
and tha, without special provision the sons OF
mebets Of these branches OF the public service would,
under The law, be shut from any chance OF paclpa
ton 10 the benefits OF this valuable institution and It
probably for this very reason, and 10 provide Tor
descendants OF revolutionary patriots, and other mefo'
rious youths who nigh, lack the influence TO
congressional nomination, that the appointment OF Ten
cadets without reference congressional DISTRICTS was
authorized and should not, therefore, be matter OF
disappointment or modification TO find the list OF appoint
menls sat large" TO consist mainly of the names OF sons
OF officers OF the public service
have, Mr. Editor, very far outrun my purpose In the
length OF this communication. and, apologzing Tor the
trespass upon your time, conclude by inviting atten
ton TO the following tabular statement which extract
from The second part OF executive document No 1 Of
the present session of Congress, page 49,
JUSTICE.
MARCH 10, 1854
Statement e1hibtng the condition life Of cadets at The M
<a1y AZ f,a.ul IN
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VERY Desirable Furnished House, Lafayette
square, Tor entThe subscriber will story
NC oIick house, situated between 18Th
handsomely furnished with psrIos
room Kitchen, psnt'es &C. An excellent family
hired with the house II desired
This property IL situated delightful Washing
ton and 70 satisfactory the win be made
dating
81 J. G. MCGUIRE,
Mar ls-d6t Auctionser and Commission Merchant.
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West Point Cadets.

We have observed some illusions in several OF our CO.
emporass 10 The recan, selection by the Prenden, Of
the Ten cadets Tor the West Point Military Academy which
have called forth The communication below The obieo
OF our correspondent is 10 show that in making selections
for this institution proper regard for the claims OF all
occupations has been observed
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UTAH TERRrroRy The territorial legislature me, on
the 18th Of December, when Governor Brigham Young
transmitted bic annual message. The following are ex
tracts from it:
The immigration TO this Territory has been consid-
CORRESPONDENCE, IL - estimated, 10 about ten thou
ssno souls vi these portion from the northern
buIopsah States and the British isesa very fair division
20 uan OF NE annual foreign immigration TO the States.
~nsn We CONSIDER her far inland position
,uoeng we iu,ore by the present and past. unpara
leled prosperity s dswning Dor us ne eople Health
and con'enment universally prevail and the mountain
pfetzes sno cooling streams bring vigorous strength and
acuon Ss'ures wilderness Is last recedng before the
scyihe, ibe sickle, and The plough and her swarhy chill
oren keep company with The mountain game or retire
way, 10 give place. Tor the pale iacelbe c,zen who in
habits honses and cnltiyaes the ground Although far
distant IRON the channels Of The trade and Commerce al
ne world and moreover. isolated great degree from
zoe nHn.n nee Of her society yet il il rich inheritance
which has been extended unto us, and which In dine
ume w'i, W rightly improved, add brilliant to the con.
phere." "e"''s
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HE MILWAUKEE, rUeITIvr-sIAvE cAsE-Mr. Booth
the editor and proprietor VI The Milwaukee Free Demo-
craft has been arrested charge OF obstructng the en-
oIcement OF The iugveslave law in the case Of Joshua
Glover, the fugitive slave of Mr. Garland of ST. Lons
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TrssrssrE-ProiessorJ M. Stafford, the distinguished
professor OF geology nineraloey. and chemistry, Cum
berland University OF Lebanon. has been elected State
geooglst Professor Stafford graduated with honor in
fae College under The celebrated Professor Sliman
was formerly professor in the University OF Ohio, The
frat institution in tina, State and has filled the chair b,
now occupies as professor Of geology &c. in Cumber
land University, for the last six yeaIs
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sales To-Day.
by J. G. McaUlnE. Auc,,on..

ny -. u Mc6Uluh, Auctt0ncer.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE BUILDING IoTs-pv
virtue OF deed Of trust bearing the ID day Of Noyem
ber 1854 and recorded in LbeT j. s. A. foios Q2l
and s one q The land records for Washington county
c OF Columh Will offer for sale at the auc-
3, MT MsGn on he a4,h day o March, o'clock
IN one OF the most eligible OF the
d. o. %, 81 So 3d. and &c. OF them front
ing AZ, 9th, NJ streets - " - '
Terms One fourth cash balance 49, IS months to
DC secured by deed OF trust the the
expense Of the purchaser
The terms Of the sale complied with in five DAYS nom
me DAY o. SALE the trustee the privilege resale
pense Of The purchaser purchasers.
RICHARD II. CLARKE, Trustee.
So J. Q. MCGUIRE, Auctionoer
Immediately after the above, shall sell the whole
o. square 3i, between l7u and and
streets north containing about square and in
meh state OF cultivation, portions sass
Also, ot No. in square a6 OF Davdson subdivision OF said
square fronting on 18th street. between and north
and H. In square ll22 -'-'
Lot No. o, in square 652
East half Of square 74.
Lots Nos j, 2, part and o. in square 735.
Terms One third in twelve months
Tor notes satisfactorily secured, bearing interest.
,,e JAS. G. MCGUIRE,
MAR 10 Auctioneer
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FROM SANTA FE-cALIFoRNlANs ron SONORA ETc.
LOUISVILLE, March 20 The Santa Fe mail arrived a,
independence last night The roads good and the re-
bad been no disturbance from the Indians
Business was duh in New Mexico and more India, Ia
relations were exported
Charles l. Spencer has been appointed the treasurer Of
New Mexico.
Mexican reports meeting fourteen companies OF Cali
fornlan en- route for Sonora The poor inhabitants OF that
country were In favor oftbe invasion.
Lieutenant Bel, with company OF dragons, had left
Fort Union scouting expedition and partly 10 erplore
the country on the Red river The chief who cut off the
mails aud parry Of Whites few years ago. was thought
be his way Red river Lieutenant Bell will mert
him.
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NV York, March ESP. m
Up to bis hour there no udinss Of the steamer Pa
cifc, now due. she is anxiousiy looked FOR.
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NEw YoRK, March 23.-stocks are quiet-Erie. 7sl !.
probably dividend off Reading 10 Parker, ~ Cunber
land coal, sil New Creek II; Nicaragua "a; M gold
ia sales,
Flour Is duiler--deaers waiting the seamersales 30O0
bbls 81 rs for State, and 81 "A 81 so for southern
Wheat hnn-sales OF 1900 bushels Genesee white at 81
southern red 81 10 cts Corn-I5 600 bushels mixed II
Is cents; yellow 79 80 cents Whskcy, rs 26k cents
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VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS AT AUcTIos.-on Friday the
S4h instant shall sell, O'Clock, D. Of the
premises two handsome building between
First and Second streets being Nos IL
No. 6s each having front Of thirty feet
hundred feet, wide alley
feel, will admit division, sold pit nu
chasers. - -
months for deferred brsrins
day Of sale. S
given and a deed Of taken. ndIrpusahe
GREEN \ SCOTT
Mar I'D Anctonees
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The Kentucky legislature have passed law prohibit.
ng The carrying Of concealed weapons.
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DIED,
On the 23d in this city, of pneu
monia after aess of ~ Miss ELIZABETH only
Florida. $3.50 = $500 $50
Her friends and those Of her family attend the flu
neral this friday afternoon O'clock the National
Hotel
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DsrARrnEsr - SrArx,
Washington, March ", 1854
The following translation Decree ssued BY Of
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rIRE AT ALLENTOWN.

ALLESrowN, pa March 22About IL O'Clock to-day a
fire occurred here, destroying two barns and frame dwell
inghorse occupied by James Groves an old citizen Of
this place The contents Of the barns, including hay Two
wagons and horse, all consumed in the fame,
so all The contents Of the housethe inmates barely
Gaping The house and one barn were owned by Mr. Witt
and the other barn by Mrs Kern Loss aboui ~ 600
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DECREE.
DEPARTMENT or State,

DKsARTMENr STATE,
Washington, March Is, 1854.
Information has been H. Wappaus esq., United
States consul at Cndad Bolivar Venezuela the DEATH
7 Of August last Of Alexander Ross formerly seaman
board OF the American brig Grenada And October
Of Riley late board of Apurc
4. A. Turpin. .s
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ALBANY, IN. w Mar

The house OF delegates refused Ia the senate
amendment, TO the liquor bil 10 take effect in December
/ by vote Of l03 to7