Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-09-24

Why Pierce carried every one Of them; the
slide swept on" but instead of Pierce getting
"hardly fifty electoral votes" he received
two hundred and ffty-four, leaving Scott but
| forty-two,
The Albany Erentng Journal spoke OF the
result of the Maine election rs one OF the
" first guns of the campaign" and says" 1t
Is safe 70 set down the Maine election as an
earnest Of her intentions next November"
Now. these same Daniels are humbugging
their deauded disciples by similar set of con-
6dent predictions founded upon the Maine
election. Who will be guled by them Sec
ond time! -
Alleged Outrage on the American Flag.
The newspapers generally are now publishing
statement, in sub distance as follows:
The American bark, Annie. Buchanan,
whilst lying in the harbor at Hong Kong, July
Sd, had her chief officer, John A. Phipps, jr.,
taken from her by the British authorities and
fined on frivolous charge of assault and
battery made by q deserter named Lawson.
Captain Bell, Of the United States frigate San
Jacinto, which was in sight, was applied to
for assistance, but is said, for some reason or
other, to have refused it. The American Con-
sui thereupon protested, but was insslted in
return and ordered to leave the court"
To suppose for an instant that any one of
our naval officers was derelict in duty on that
occasion would be serious reflection upon the
bravery and patriotism for which they have
always been distinguished, especially in for
eign ports.
Commodore Armstrong, commanding the
United States naval forces in the East Indies
and the Chinese seas, acted promptly in the
premises, by sternly protesting against the
proceedings of the British authorities, and
between him and the Governor, Sir John Bow
ring, correspondence took place upon the
subject, which involves the question of juris-
dictiGn in such cases. The latter denied that
our corsuI was insulted but of the precise
facts in the case, we are not advised. The
proper department at Washington has, how
ever, been officially informed, by Com. Arm
strong, Of all the circumstances, and furnished
with copy of the correspondence. The Com
modoro and the Governor have severally re-
fsrred the subject to their respective govern
ments; and thus it appears to havebecome an
international question.
Public Lands under the Gradu alton Act
Of 4th August, 1s54.-Under this law the
Department has decided that if minor is
the head of family" his entry is valid,
but that of a purchaser, whose entry is invalid
by reason of his minority at the time, but
who afterwards reaches his majority, and has
identified himself with the premises by actual
settlement and cultivation, the land may be
secured to him by producing proof of such
actual settlement and cultivation.
Bya recent decision this principle is extend
ed to females upon attaining their majority,
even though married, provided they identify
themselves with the land by actual settlement
and cultivation.
A Medical Board, to consist Of Surgeons c.
A. Finley, s. G. j. Decamp, and j. J. B.
Wright, will assemble at St. Louis, Mo-, on the
1st of November, 1855, for the examination of
applications for admission into the medical
staff Of the United States army.
Applications for admission will be made to
the Secretary of War.
Secretary Dobbin.-We are gratifed to
learn tn at the health of the popular Secretary
of the Navy has improved since his return to
North Carolina; and, in the retreat of his
quiet home, he writes to friend in this city,
II am comfortable and stronger"
We learn that the flag Of the Brazil
squadron will be put in commission to-day at
Norfolk, and will soon proceed to her station
The Current Operations Of the Treasury
Departmental yesterday, 23d September,
there were Of Treasury warrants entered on
the books Of tho Department
For the redemption of Stocks.... Sl2,562 O3
For tho Treasury Department.. 8,lO7 SO
For the Interior DEPARTMENT.. 1906 OS
For Customs. ................... LOG, 1886 06
War warrants received and en-.
tered 2ss,SS7 80
War repay warrantsreceiyed and
entered. ..................... 1921 IS
On account Of the Navv........ 2I.785 "a
From miscellaneous sources. % 700 %