The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-07-01


Total number of applications received 1s2, 500
" enveloped. briefed, &c. II, goo
- acknowledged 100, 600
Acknowledgements the 2sth April last) q.
Total number registered on twoletter index 1926:
examined Il 800
allowed IL Os4
bounty land warrants issued 1866
t" ete e I" registered 1900
Twenty of the applications allowed are for soldiers who
rendered service in the revolutionary war; and hundred
and fourteen for the widows of those who served in that
The claims Of Thomas G. Jones, of Alabama and VIM.
Ford of Tennessee filed last weekhe former Of whom
is in the Hath year of his age, the latter l07th
appointment IN the Pension O6ce.--Robert T. Hamilton
of kentucky, has been appointed rtclas cerkship
($l,200) in the Pension Office.
Appointment IF Indian Ayent.--John II. Baylor of
Texas special agent for the Indians in Texas, in place of
Aajor George 7. Howard, resigned.
Agricultural Drsion Of the Patent 0giee-Iaseets Bene-
fc,at Fegetntion.Tae Lace Wing Fy.-We make still
another extract from the pen of Mr. Glover Creating of the
class Of insects beneficial vegetation) which will be pub
lished in the forthcoming agricultural report
The larva Of tho lacewing ay emerobas) is furnished
louise and in few sucks the juice leaving
merely the white dried skins to show where they
mited their ravages The singuay placed
al the end of hreadke flanen fastened under the side
% the leaf and generally deposited colony Of lice
pear the casual observer like bunch of parasitic fungus
The eggs being Matched in the midst Of the cotton lice the
young Larvae commences their work OF exterminatng the
aph Immediately selling the younger in their powerful
jaws they hold them aot In the air. and in despite Of the
throw away the empty skins.
"The laryie OF this insect not quite twoenhs OF
inch leng H. furnished with of apparatus
the Of their tails by which they
Bile of adhering to leaf when all their feet de-
tsched thus being guarded against accidental fall during
high winds that might them. ready
change thread spun from the tail and, after forming
rough sort OF Web spins semransparent oval COCOON
from which il emerges beautiful bright green hy with
two brilliant eyes which sparklee gold transparent
resembling the beautiful acewofk and hence
the This splendid insect, however, enits
most and ctid odor when held in The hand
DEPARTMENT.
United aes Ship Cumberland Tho United States frigate
Cumberland, Commodore Strisghap late tie flag ship Of
the Mediterranean squadron, arrived az Boston yesterday
morning The list of officers of this ship appeared in the
Union a few days ago.
Commodore Paufding.--The Withdrawal of this gallant
officer from the Washington navyyard take the command
Of the home squadron has been the occasion Of the wing
correspondence
NAvy-YARp, Washington, June 81 1855.
DEAn sir The official ties which bare connected the I'M
dersgned With you during command of this yard being
about be severed they would do injustice the feelings
prompted by the occasion they failed express their sim
cere regret at parting with their high respect and
TEEN for you officer and gentleman and their deep
of the uniform kindness and which have marked
your intercourse with them.
The remembrance OF the period Of your command viii be
long cherished by them with the vec emotions of pleas
and will often be required to awakening
which during the time made their path of duty peas
antness and peace"
Trusting that you may live long enjoy the honors
profession aud that health happiness prosperity
tend yourself and family remain, dear sir, with
ments OF the highest respect and regard, your friends and