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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-03-15

TERRIFIC THE PINEREs OF CARoLINAThe passen-
gers the Wilmington and Manchester railroad, in the
northern part Of South Carolina enjoyed Friday night
last the exciting and magnificent spectacle Of fire in the
woods extending distance of ten miles and show
ing first side then the other and frequently
both sides of the road. passenger writes:
Occasionally the to the dignity of sublimi-
waving in the strong wind like vast plume Of flame.
Now The flames would crawl up and lick the wheels Of the
locomotive rendering the air the windows too hot
to be endured and filling the with suiocatng smoke
and them passed rapidly long wavering lines OF
fire would be sweeping on to attack some and
unburnt field Now and then would pass large field
which had been cultivated but upon which great numbers
of old stumpSwere sandingthese, although not blazing
freely still all fire. the glowing Goals standing
the darkness like millions Of coloed lamps Great show
ers Of sparks would sail us, gttering and dancing
about like cloud of fire flies Sometimes single light
wood knot wonld ignite perhaps fifty fee, from the
grounda gigantic torch in the dark green Of the
green pine Long reaches of fencing fire. and
twice the bright embers remaining after the
fences consumedan endless serpent of living Goals
This fire had commenced burning about ten twelve hours
previous but dry the material that it had extended
for miles when passed and the alarm in the vicinity
general and extreme Farmers with their hands
protect their buildings and produce and large numbers
Of men watching the railroad but it was generally
thought considerable portions of il be burned
An immense amount Of damage must have resulted as
there large nrpenne plantations in the neghborbood
The of the most thrilling and sublime have
Witnessed and will be forgotten by those who
witnessed it,
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nov. @. W. JONES. OF TENNESSEE

The democracy of Lincoln county, Tennessee 10 the a
riet for years represented b. Hon. Geo W Jones In II.
national House Of Representatives held meeting GA Non
day the 9Th Of March, which the following resolutions
were adopted There is patriotic and dlsnerss,e
citizen Ia any part Of the Union who viii not admit thar
praise is rarely so justly bestowed;
Whereas Hon George w Jones has declined to be ear
ddae collection Congress and whereas the naps
several gentlemen have been spoken Of aspsn for se
position so long held by hm and whereas understand
the democracy of Marshall and Bedford counties win hold
meetings this day for the purpose Of appointing delegates
district convention, TO meet al Shelbyvile ish
day Of April next, for the purpose nominating suitable
democratic candidate Cor Congress for the 9Th congressional
district it Is. therefore,
Resored That Cor the purpose Of preserving harmony
in democratic party in this congressional district the
mocracy Of Lincoln viii cooperate with the democrats the
other countless and viii meet with them in convention the
time and place mentioned, such other time may
agreed upon for the purpose Of nominating suitable demo
candidate for Congress and esctng such other organ
ization as may be deemed necessary and proper.
Reoloed THAT the delegates who appointed
10 the State appointed attend the Dis
trct convention aforesaid that they requested
certain practicable the wishes Of the democrats
their respective districts and reflect the in said
vention.
Icsoiced That we have undminishsd confidence tho
moral WORTH enlightened patriotism and political integrity
long tried and faithful representative in Congress
Hon. G. w. Jones' that appreciate the value Of his
approve his general through the long term BIZ
public service, and that he about 10 retire 10 private
ite we welcome him midst with the warmest feelings
of friendship and respect hoping he may find in private that
peace and quiet repose much desreda full and complete
restoration TO heahand that his life may b. prolonged m
many years Of usefulness and happiness
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CLERICAL CHANGES AND PROMOTIONS,

The following changes and promotions have becn made
in the Pension Office under the new bounty-land law
Charles X. Rhet promoted to the chief cerkshlp Of the
bounty land division salary, $1,000
Stephen Dodge promoted to the fourth class, pass
of Rhett; salary, 1900.
A. r. Sparks, Lucien Peyton, William H. Cleaver VIII
liam H. Woodley, j. r. Tustn John Calvert 0. w. Marsh,
Charles J. Wagner w. A. johnson, and ID. McCook pro-
noted from the second to the third class OF clerkshpa sal
airy, 81 500.
Nicholas Quackenbush and Thomas p Watson transferred
from the Indian Bureau, and b. r. Dc Bow and Samuel y
Glenn from the Census Bureau clerks of the second class
salary, s, 400.
NJ b. d. Lane, James Morris, w. w. sperry, promoted
from the first to the second class.
The following gentlemen have been designated for eS
animation with view to appointment clerks of the FIRST
or second class
J. Carter, of Pennsylvania; Chase Of Michigan
H. d. La Cosst of Iowa James NJ Miner, Of Mississippi
George s. Patterson OF Ohin III. Ii. Goodloe of Tenne
John w. Hancock of North Carolina; A. v. Hofer
Missouri George FL Iutchins Of Florida - 1880, Of yr-
gina James Long, Of Illinois n. a. Matthews Of Gcor
gia; j. Warren Newcomb, of Massachusetts, l.. D. New
land, of Indiana; r. r. Page, Of New Hampshire william
Il. Patterson, of Wisconsin Theodore Read Of Indiana
d. O. Wilson, of New Jersey; Peter Bessncon jr Of Lou
isiana; John Nile OF Pennsylvania; w. t. Crenshaw, Of
Illinois.
II is understood that these are all the appointments il
will be necessary to make prior to tire first Of July next
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President Of the United States Of America have caused M
said compact to be made public the end tina, the ..m,
and every clause and article thereof may be observed Ana
fulfilled with good faith by the Uaed States A. a. cid
zeus thereof
In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand ~
caused the seal Of the united States TO be afaxed
Done the city Of Washington this ninth day Of usyl
in the year Of Lord one thousand eight hua.
f. 81 dred and hy-ye, and Of the independents Of u.
United States Of America the ssvsnty-ninth
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
BY the Presidents
w l. MARCY Secretary Of State.
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA
A Proclamation

Whereas compact between the United States Of Amer-
ca and the royal government Of Lew Chew entered
into at Napa by their respective penpotenaries the
eleventh day of July, thousand eight hundred and
fifty -four which compact is word for word follows
Hereafter whenever citizens Of the United States
Lew Chew they shall be treated with great courtesy aud
friendship Whatever articles people ask for whether
from the officers people, which the country furnish
shall be sold them shall the authorities nterpose
any prohibitory regulations TO the people selling and
whatever either party may wish TO buy shall be exchanged
reasonable prices.
Whenever ships Of the United States shall come into any
harbor in lew Chew they shall be supplied with wood
reasonable prices but il they wish to get other
articles they shall be purchasable only at Napa
IL ships Of the United States wrecked Great Lew
Chew islands under the jurisdiction Of the roy
government Of Lew Chew the local authorities shall
spatch persons assist in saving life and property and
preserve what be brought ashore till the ships Of th
nation shall TO take away all that may have been
saved and the expenses incurred in rescuing nr-
unae persons shall be refunded by the nation they
long TO.
Whenever persons from ships Of the United States come
ashore in Lew Chew, they shall be liberty to rambse
where they please without hndrance, having officials
sent to follow them TO spy what they do bat If they
violently into houses, triHe with women force
people TO sell them things, do other such like Illegal
acts they shall be arrested by the local officers MOI
malreated and shall be reported the captain Of the shin
70 which they belong for punishment by him.
At Tuma Is burial ground for the citizens Of the uui-
ted States where their graves and ombs shall be
Tested
The government Of Lew Chew shall appoint skfal pilots
who shall be the lookout for ships appearing of the
island and if one is coming towards Napa they shall
20 out in good boats beyond the reefs conduct her Ia
anchorage for which service the captain shall
pay The pilot i've dollars and the for going Of
harbor beyond the reefs
Whenever ships anchor at Napa the officers shall furnish
them with wood at the Of three thousand sis hundred
copper cash per thousand caes and with water al the
rate OF 600 copper cash 43 cents for thousand cate
or six barrels full each containing 80 American gallons
Signed in the English and Chinese languages by Com
IN pAur.t IL Z
ted States naval forces In the East India China ana la
pan and special envoy Japan for the United States
and by She Fu ing superintendent or affairs (Tsu kwanl
~ ew Chew ana Ia kos treasurer Of Lew Chew shni
for The Of Lew Chew and copies exchanged
this nth day Of jolly 1854 the reign Hen ung 4,h
year e'h moon 18th day at the Town Hall of Napa
NJ G FERRY.
And whereas The said compact has been duly ratified on
both parts:
Now, therefore, be II known that i Franklin Pierce,
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We endeavor to keep the readers Of the Union promptly
and properly advised in regard public affairs ia our sis
ter republic Of Mexico but IL often happens that the inte
genee which we receive by the way of New Orleans Il 80
directly at variance with the accounts which come 10 Is
direct from the Mexican capital that we are not unfre
queniy utterly at loss to know what to believe or what
to reject In relation 70 this subject contemporary OBJ
serves
Some curious intelligence in the form of Mexican new.
comes 70 every few days from New Orleans The last Wa
that Santa Anna was preparing leave Mexico alarmed by
the progress Of the revoutonsts under Alvarez and that
had sent the seven millions Of dollars received from the Un
tea states out Of the country This ridiculous statement 4
the more nexcusable from the fact that adyices late
those pretended to be quoted show from Minister OF III
nance IN Mexico bow the has been
that Santa Anna never had possession IT, The march Of
Alvarez to the capital (by the way he been
there tor the last year, probably equally unoundd
MAGAZINE soLp-Putnam has sold his magazine for the
small sum Of $4,000
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WASHINGTON CITY.
THURSDAY MORNING. MARCH 10. 1866.

The know-nothng State convention of Virginia met at
Winchester yesterday and made the following nomina-
tions For governor r. s Flournoy for lieutenant gov
ernor j. NJ H. Bea for attorney general John ~ Patton
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NEW MOVE IN urrER-rsSpom.--A New York correspond
ent writes
new move has been made in fashionable society IN
town. The regular hour for the assembling foansl
party is eleven O'clock but ill up the hours inter
veping between that and seven, visit to the theatre
voted proper. Hence IL is quite to hire the
front Boron the Broadway, the persons hiring
having the right choose the paysso that fashona-
BILE party in New York private ,heatricals
down town, followed by soiree and supper up town.
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hSANi '" sta,a - Iowa and far other nurpo.ss
sl"'e ~ NV - - " $500 r-r
Re enacted By Senate asd Hosse Of Representatives Of
se United States Of Amertca Congrsss assembled That at
ing north township line dividing townships ninety three
and ninety and OF the range line dividing ranges
and twenty five shall constitute land dis
trct called the Turkey River district That all that por
the public lands in said State situated IN Tue
townships eighty five and included IN the
Turkey River Dubuque districts shall constitute new
land district to be called the Fort Dodge district and the
name OF the northern district hereby changed to- aud sha
be hereafter called the Fort Des Moines district That All
that portion of the public in said State now lying 10
Kanesyie district situated north Of the township line III
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SUCCESSFUL sroRIss.ssN, Powers Of Fayetie county
Iowa lately drove into Dubuque with load of game
sisng Of 1000 qua 1000 prairie chickens 100 rabbits
eight deer, FIVE wolf skins, and two bear skins.
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ARRIVAL OF THE PACIFIC.

The growing feeling Of apprehension in regard TO the
safety Of the steamship Pacific happily relieved yes'er
day by her safe arrival New York twill be seen from
the teegraphe which give 10 another column
that the Pacific arrived out the Esd ultimo and, al
given, il is highly probable that she e the Isl inst,
Our last adyices from Liverpool aud London 10 the
nth utmo.
The BY the Pacific, although twelve days later Is
not Of important character From the Crmca there IS
Of battle between the Russians, under Lprandi
and the Turks under omer Pasha in which, "a is said,
the former were defeated; but this confirmation.
The extensive warike preparations the part Of the bel
geren powers do accord with the talk Of peace in and
out Of the British Parliament
The Palmerston ministry appears to he in lettering
condition Graham Gladstone and Herbert have retired
making way for Lord John RUSSELL Sir Charles Wood and
Mr. Lewis The acceptance OF cabinet appointment i
is said will not interfere with Lord John Rasses peace
mission to Vienna From the composition of the cab
met neither permanently harmony can reasonably be
expected.
Extensive preparations are making in England for The
opening of navigation in the Baltic much larger and
more formidable feet is be that quarter than the
one which was ntrusted Sir Charles Napier with such
wretchedly barren results.
Napoleon going to the Crimea. A revolution brought
Louis Napoleon Paris and believe he is fairly
entitled TO his current reputation for prudence and sa
gacty of the opinion that nothing short Of
oluon will force him to leave his capital
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MAGAZINE sotD,-Pu,nsm has sold his magazine for the
small sum Of $4,000
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-06
BOARD OF ConNoILMEN.

TrB. b.-Thc Board met for the Grst time this month.
II. u. Conoysr, Esq, President, in the Chair. The min.
ptes of the las. meeting we're read and approved.
PETITIONS T-ysasp.
OF II. Coyle-To be paid the amount due on his con
frsc. for cleaning the streets OF the Second, Fourth aui
Sixth wards.
0fhlfred Lsgran aud others-To add one hund rod Zoe
70 al pier at the foot Of Harrison street.
OF divers ~persons-praying an investigation OF ia
matter Of cuibing, guttering, Sc., T. shty third street,
or divers persons-To have Ne~ City Hall In Madison
Square. Several ~petitiops }
To remove dumping boards from foot al Nesey street,
North river.
For remuneration for bricks tateu from Beekman
ously obtained oy petitioner from Con nissionsr OF
Streets.
To lay crcton water pipe In Eiehty-fourth strest.
For dock at the foet OF Forty seventh street, East
river.
To build a market in the vicinity Of Gansevoort or
Fourteenth street, North river.
To have sunken lots tlled between Twelfth and Thir-
teenth streets, North river.
For q fire bell AZ the junction OF the Third and Fourth
avenues, In the city OF New York.
Asking that the Pumpkins Lac Of stages m.y be com
PEELED TO run the whole length Of their fout,.
Against proposed change m lighting The streets. Sc
yeral pctitions)
or Hose Co No. o-Fgr = ncw hose,
OfEngine 90. No. 33-T5 have their house altered.
For a sewer in Mott street.
To appropriate a slip for the exclusive use u tho
branch pilgts OF this port.
orr hard Gambrng-To be paid 81 u for bis So.
vices A. policeman.
OF trustees OF Preaby terrain church In Fifth avenue,
ssvDer or Nineteenth street-Ior two street lamps 10
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Theatres and E1 IN bitsous.

BROADWAY TAsArRF-The grand spectacle onera of
Cinderella which has bad a great run, ia anpouncsd
again for this evening. Miss l.. Pyae is one Of the great-
farce of Gas Like as Two Peas'' viii conclude the antsr-
,ainments 0. the evening" D~syidge, Whiting, AMI the
Misses Gougenheim in the leading parts.
BowLRy TBvaTRE.-The entertainment which are an
nouncei for this evening are sush as canuot fal 10
please tho Bow.ry folks. The drama OF g ireland As It
ls,'' the amusing piece called The Irish Eon,'' aud
We comic drama Of the = Happy Man,'-Nr. and Ms.
Charles appearing in the principal characters. 4 be1u-
uiul fairy legend is IN preparation.
BURROWS THElTKs.-This establishment continues in
a prosperous career, the performances giving .hc utmost
pleasure to the visitors. To -night Burton has made a
good selection. The first is q new piece by an American
author, entitled !" The Players Plot'i-Burton, jordan,
Fisher; and Mas MsCarthy n the leading parts. The
iavoTi.e piece OF Fashion" concludes all.
wlrIAcE's TTE,rRE.-Blske's be,ent CONES ol this
evening, and if ever an scior deserved public support.
Mr.. b. is entitled 10 It, 40 We believe there Is not a better
comedian in the country. the pieces announced are,
Mrs Mowatt's comedy OF !" Fashion and the affecting
piece of a. The last Mani--Mr. Blake in his celebrated
character Of Geofrey Dale.
AMERICAN MUsEuN.-rhe drama .: .Ambrose G ~inett,
or a sea Side Story Is announced for he afternoon,
sna In the evening, the tragedy Of ..go'ino !, with J. r
.Black Eyed SUSAN with ). j. Scott as William and
Miss Mestay.r as Susan.
METROPOLITAN Ctgcus.-signorina Charini appears to
night Ina scene of Terpsichorian equitati IN, and Miss
Emma Natbans in bold and dsshing feats Of hor.emanshp.
There will also be various feats ofHvaulting, tumbling,
and the equestrian burletta OF Mons. and Nine Depuie.
Woops MiSsrRrIs.-A bill Of great variety is offered
for this evenipg-negro melodies, instrumental per.
formaDces, and the burlosque of 'Black Blunders.n
BrCKIRy's SrnlSAnrRs.-The burlesaue of ULucy al
1aumermoor, = which has been produced at this favorite
resort, is announcedagain for this evening, is produced
In ~esquisite style-the music of the opera is preser sed
throughout.
DosArpsoN's 0PsR TRorpF arc playing at Hope Chapel,
and Their negro deiaeations in singing, instrumental
pieces and dsncing are much admired.
The Grisi and Mario company played tsDon Giovanni
10 q very small audience at the Boston theatre, on Friday
evening last. ''Semifaniiden was brought out last Dight.
Mr.. Junius Rrutns Booth was u passenger for Cali.
fornia, on the George Law, yesterday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-06
A Wholesale Counterfeit Hank Blu Manu-
factory Broken Up.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Jan. 231
With a praiseworthy determination TO unioose the
~tightness o. the times by making money plsntier, several
good looking young men, and at least one cool looking
young lady, have associated themselve together without
asking the special privileges Of a Legislative charter, end
have prepared AZ considerable expense a large amount OF
pictured promises TO pay, dily signed and counter.
signed, which rutilessly have hecn wrestcd from them
by Sheriff ~Sbargler aud Deputies, and even they ARE sted
and put in :" durance vflen
The officers have been some time on ths trail OF this
gang, and yesterday by moaas OF q Post OH 90 tran, the
residen. &C ofthe chief cornterfeiter was found t. he la
this city, at No. 2s Scovilie street. HIS narue Is 4. ].
noisslsssly 10 his residence last night. A gentis tap by
ono Of the party brought a very polite nice little woman
70 the door, who said AIR. Miner was NOS In Ia the
meantime Mr. u, was making his exit oit the back way,
aud was arrested by ono OF The deputies. :
The ~besieging party then pitched i'm to the house,
out found the inner room, contininy Mrs Mnor ana a
Ar. RoseerantS alias Nichols, locked aud admit.ance re
fused. The order was given TO hurst open the door,
when Il was quickly opened by the laiy 10 the stove
in. Rosecraniz aud the lady we're seized, tue room
searched, and about twenty thousand dollars OF pretttly
printed bank bills, all ON Eastern banks, wore found
ready for circulation ana a whole trunk full ready to
be illed out.
On Miner was found a letter from one OF the raug, or.
dering a A lai gc amount 10 be remltted 10 him, as h
was soiog East via Philadelphia and Baltimore, aad
could put IT Oh Ike hot cakes. a lis OF retail dealers,
customers from abroad, who we're pitronix,nr thus
wholesale house 10 Cleveland, was also found.
The three are in jail, and by aid OF the telegraph, no
doubt other arrests in other parts Of the country are ere
this made.
This ia q grand haul, AMI sheriff spansier Il entitled TO
much credit for the celebrity end neatness with which he
has Despatched this job.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-06

PROGRESS OF THE MUNICIPAL REVOLT.
TON.

THE LIQUOR DEALERS AND THE SUNDAY LAW-vTcLk-
TrONs OF THE LAW ON SUNDAY LAsT-NEw srKxSr
SwEEPING ADMINISTRATORS OF THE PEOPLE ON
VARIOUS SUBJECTS.
few Of the liquor dealers still continue to act In de-
sance OF the orders Of the Mayor, by keeping their stores
.pen on Sunday. Some have had their licenses revoked;
but II the Board OF Excise of each ward refuse to concur
with him in enforcing the penalty, it will be impossible
TO enforce the law throughout the city. 1t win be seen
frsm the following table, showing the number who kept
open on Sunday, that the Mayor was unable to revoke the
keenses in the Fourth and Sixth wards, in consequence
II the refusal Of the Aldermen and Councilmen, who,
nth the Mayor, constitute the Board of Excise of each
- e. a.. onarata with him -
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An EARrHoUAKK IN YfRGfSts.-An eavthauake
was felt 10 Virginia, on Friday last. At C~larksyiIc. a
little before rec o'clock A. NJ, there was a rambling.
rafting SOUND, which resembled somewhat the noise
made BY a four horse coach in rapid motion, or a wa2l IN
with an empty body, running rapidly down a rough hill.
Crockery standing on the table vas yisihly shaken. AT
wylies5urg, the houses we're shlken, aud one gcntletnl IN
was walked up by the severe jar anil noise. Alarn,l b.
the cracking soani o. biz nousc, he Jumped ous OF ooI
considerably frightened, ani ran oat 10 see II the house
was not on fire al the tor. In Prince "a yard, we leara,
the fhock was stli greater. In HalitaN Twas suH .'eaf
10 wale ItrsoUs lru n nus.ul sieep
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shooTIS0 CAsg AT Pou6HKrgpsIs.-A serious
and nearly fatal anray oecurrcI LAT F.Iiav night al
Ioughtecrsie. IL appears that there was q dramAtc en-
uItsinment given. at the City Han on Friday nigh
Aoeut nan past eight O'Clock, W. H~oas.rxrs anil v :
or -FOUR other persons cams into the roarn 4 n.;ie m,
cs"a' houstram commenced making q lis ,.poAi
rn'n mi. Winsiow, tho City MarshnL, vevt n = ~ ~
!oI we purpose OF eectins him from the ROOM I'M
IAN cslied him names, asd struck him, a,J roiian',
nIm Oackwards 70 the wall. Dous,ram then 1870
mama 10 strike Winslow, wbes the latter dras MS
from bs pocket, and leveled u az Houstram'. H. pistol
hr'i. Jfe ball just graxed his cheek, Wgnsi1..' AMI
again when q woman, Who was standing nrar = slot