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The Washington union., 1857-05-09
DECAY OF BLACK REPUBLIcANIsM.

Every day brings us additional evidence Of the
decay of black republicanism. Like every cause
having its origin in fraud and deception, OF moral
and political error that Of these political agators
must ultimately sink to rise no more. The people
learning the truth and their case is waning un-
der the ban Of the people City after city has given
its verdict against them. Connecticut, 80 strongly
with them few months since, has written her con-
demnaton of their principles and practices In Mich
gan thousands have deserted their standard and the
democracy will soon fully triumph in that State
Iowa, upon the borders of bleeding Kansas" the
electors in which must personally know what has oc-
cured in that Territory has abandoned black repub
licanism and all other isms and manfully wheeled
into the democratic lines again. The administration
has there achieved most noble triumph. The black
republicans nowhere increase their vote or win
new majorities. That party rose upon false and
rotten basis, and must from necessity fall when the
people understand the foundation upon which it
stands. Decay is legiby written upon it. Such is
the fate of error, fasehood and deception The
blackrepublican leaders feel this, and hence are
writhing in agony at their future prospects If Kan
cannot be induced to commit some suicidal act
ioi "iei peeh, uiey haVe no hopes Ior the iuture.
We suspect Kansas has suffered too much already
their account to become willing victim to further
their political operations. Her prosperity has been
sadly retarded, and the happiness Of her people too
greatly diminished by following the counscls of
political fanatics and demagogues to readily yield
again to their selfish and bad advice If Kansas.
by selfimmolation, does not supply fresh materials
for agitation, black republication will soon die a
natural death.
The Washington union., 1857-05-09
From the Kansas Herald.
SECRETARY STANTON,S ADDRESS.

According to custom Secretary Stanton, in assuming
the duties of his Office has issued his address to the peo
pie of the Territory In the sentiments and suggestions
contained therein is displayed earnest desire that the
various difficulties under which have abored may be
adjusted The policy of the administration is distinctly
marked out is just and should meet with our hearty
cooperation, being indeed the only by which we may
expect to attain the end in view The necessity as well
rs the equity OF the convention act is recognised and
satisfactory guarantee is given to that its provisions
win be carried ont by the executive The suggestion Of
referring the constitution, framed by the convention
to the final vote Of the people will no doubt be favora
considered The right left to the convention to de-
eide whether II should be referred The trainers Of
that act had design Of dcbarring the people Of
the privilege to which they no doubt entitled
and we expect that they will submit the constltu.
ton to the final vote of the bona fdc citizens Of
Kansas But the opportunity Of judging to who may
be entitled to vote upon it has been left the wisdom
of that body AS period Of residence among us has
been justly declared necessary qualification as voter
for the delegates to that convention SO it s If possible
more necessary that some such period should be fixed
upon as qualifying persons to vote upon the great issue
What that period may be unable to say but
have in the integrity and wisdom Of the
convention that it viii be such only as Justice demands
Our population is composed partly of transient class Of
to that of becoming citizens and who have established
no evidences that such is their intention. The consle
tion of these subjects has been very wisely left to the
vention, and doubt not of their ultimate adjustment
to the satisfaction of all
The address closes by suggesting the closing Of the
prosecutions instituted in courts for crimes and mis-
demeanors committed during the past disturbances
measure having conciliatory effect and one which will
tend greatly to close the breach between the two parties
That great and dark crimes have been committed on both
sides there can he no doubt Unprinciped men, ndyd
uals without character to lose a reputation to sw
tain unbrdled license their criminal passions
and the consequence is that the law has been called toa
heavy task of vindcaton. Though we can truly say
that the enormiy and frequency of crime the part Of
individuals protesting to work with party has been
carried on in less degree than the other side yet
have no desire to submit position to be judged bya
minority on the criminal calendar. But If the step which
is recommended will tend to any good result then we
heartily in the suggestion and say 'let bygons
be bygones''
The Washington union., 1857-05-09
HON. A. 0. P. NICHOLSON.
The Memphis Appeal Of last SATURDAY saws

Among the many gentlemen who have BEEN and are
now connected with the press who present in our
city, we are much pleased to meet with Hon A. o. p
Nicholson late editor of the Washington Union No
man in Tennessee has devoted friends in
Memphis than Judge Nicholson and deserves more
to possess that high confidence in his integrity and ab
ties which it is his fortune to enjoy. AS democrat
Judge Nicholson has proven his devotion to the faith by
series OF welcontescd struggles which have given him
an extended reputation throughout the Union. We
warmly welcome him to our city and its hospitates'
The Washington union., 1857-05-09
THE DEMOCRATIC VICTORY IN IOWA.

The Iowa City Reporter and Crescent of the 29th
to the complete success Of the dcmocratc State tick
ct. The vapid bubble Of Kansasiem has exploded
The gathering of hosts around the standard of des
ecrated republicansm las waned into relative nsg
nifcance."
The Washington union., 1857-05-09
GEORGIA

We copy with great pleasure the following from
the Federal Georgia. Union:
We gratfied to announce to our democratic
friends that the newspaper controversy about the lime Of
holding the State democratic convention has ended by
the adoption of compromise the cath of June This
vexed question out OF the way let bend our united
energies to secure full representation in the conyen
tion. =
The Washington union., 1857-05-09

The senate Of Massachusetts, on Tuesday rejected
the wellconsdered and able report of the committee
on foreign relations adverse to the removal of Judge
Loring and substituted therefor the report of mi
norty Of two members of the committee favoring the
ianatical ideas Of the black republicans.
The Washington union., 1857-05-09
HON. ROBERT ]. WALKER.

We understand that Governor Walker, who is now
in this city, viii leave direct for Kansas Monday
evening next, the following morning 1t is his in
tention to take the oath of Office in this city before
starting
The official and private dispatches which have re-
Gently been received in this city from Kansas of
character not only to remove all apprehensions
founded upon the exaggerated reports which appear,
from time to time, in the eastern Journals, but to war
rant the hope that the people Of Kansas are about to
consult their interests by turning deaf ear to
mischievous outside appeals and by extending a
generous support to their governor in his en-
deavors to restore unity and harmony in Territory
still unsettled by the divisions Of sectonasm and
the agitations of political fanatics.
The Washington union., 1857-05-09

The Connecticut Legislature assembled at Hartford
on Wednesday last. Hon. A. Giddngs was chosen
president pro tenn of the senate by Ia votes to L and
Ephalct A. Buckley speaker Of the house Of repre-
sentatives by l29 votes to 92 for James Pratt Both
We're nominated by the blackrepublican caucus Tho
message of Governor Holley was then read to both
houses
The Washington union., 1857-05-09

Ex-Secretary Dobbin's health is improving. The
Fayetteville (N C Observer states that he has been
able to take repeated and long rides all days when
the weather has been pleasant, and he is now cheer
ful and hopeful
The Washington union., 1857-05-09
STATE CONSTITUTION VIOLATED BLACK RE
PUBLICAN TYRANNY.

PUBLICAN TYRANNY.
Those who neither respect the Union nor the laws
enacted under the federal constitution cannot be
pected to respect the organic laws of the States
the rights Of the people Divisions among the friends
Of the constitution and the Union threw the Legislative
and executive power in New York into the hands of
therepublicans Both have been exerted with reck-
lessness and tyranny unparalleled in the history Of
our country Numerous laws have been passed in
tended to feed and faten the hungry in their ranks,
and to punish those who will not join them in their
treason to the constitution and the rights Of the pee
pie Mayor Wood has recently sent message to
the city councils in which he has exposed series of
unconstitutional and reckless acts, most of which
were aimed at the rights and independence of onr
great commercial emporium. We have not space to
copy these acts at length, comment upon them at
present. We only give the schedule of
them as contained in the mayors message:
"A charter for the city of New York
"a metropolitan police BILL
I" A bill to erect new city hall.
"A bill to improve the Central Park.
THE port warden bill.
1.-THE excise bill,
1.-THE New York harbor bill
I" Relative to stage routes.
To regulate the Of the slips and wharves piers
to IL.
sTo amend the pilot laws, and
Relative to tax commissions and assessments.
A leading feature in these laws is depriving the
people of the Cities countless and villages of their
ancient rights, guaranteed by the State constitution
to manage their own local affairs and comforting upon
the central government at Albany the power to con-
troll everything all the State to minister to the
wants Of starving followers, and punish all those who
manifest manly independence and determination
to maintain their constitutional rights.
The Washington union., 1857-05-09
WASHINGTON CITY.
SATURDAY MORNING. MAY 0. 1867.

sS-sIr LAWS, Montgomery Alabama generaltrav
ching agent Alabama and Tcnnessce
" Ikwls, o. LEWIS, ID. LEWIS.
as-Nr LHAM JAMS No ls2 South Tenth Philadelphia
general travelling agent assisted by oBS Coz
DlzasG, H>Dr s. JAMIE THoe ID Nics r. W. MoR
W wiIKy wn. l. wArERsAs H. CARSON d. X Mus
TIs BEs. SWAIN T. AsHMAs and p DAVIS.
HSSr @ w. JAMES, No Harrison street. Cincinnati Ohio rs our
general collecting States and Texas assisted by
H. ToxAs H. TiosAs, Tnos JAMS DR. A. L. onIps
6KoRoE Mos IEAm Receipts OF either viii be good
The Washington union., 1857-05-09

INTERIOR DEpARrMKSr.

The AIatdnaG and FlOrda Railroad Grants The certified
copies OF the acts of the Florida legislature incorporating
the railroad from Pensacola to the Alabama line in the
direction OF Montgomery, and accepting the grants of
lands made by Congress to aid in the construction of the
road together with the map and evidence OF the date of
survey OF the line of the road upon the ground having
been received by the Commissioner of the General Land
Office we understand that the grant has been put in pro-
OF adjustment 1t Is estimated that this part the
Alabama and Florida railroad will receive under the grant
its full quota of lands.
Land Wdrro,h 10 Hon. John r. Kennedy A bounty land
warrant for 100 issued from the Pension Office
yesterday to the Hon John p Kennedy of Baltimore for
his services private soldier in Capt warfeds
pany Maryland militia, OF 1872.
The Washington union., 1857-05-09
THE WASHINGTON UNION.

and indicate marked development at Of wealth
and industry.
1.-The different branches Of the public service show an
equal progress. Thus
The Washington union., 1857-05-09
TENNESSEE.

A know-nothing State convention held at
Nashville, Tennessee, the lst inst. The conven-
ton nominated Mr. Robert Hatton for governor. The
Nashville Union says:
As strange the result may seem not surprised
Nothing that the know nothing party could do under cx-
sting circumstances wonld surprise How Mr.. Hat
ton happened to be nominated is phosophic inquiry,
suggestive of the condition of his party Notwithstand-
ing there seemed to be number of embryo statesmen
from John Smith down, seeking the position con-
strained to admit that in this single instance the office
hunting candidate. If there is county In the
State that had instructed their delegates vote for Mr.
Hatton, have not heard of it. AS the nominating
committee were appointed however learned from
the gentleman who moved its appointment with the
purpose Of rejecting the views of the people, suppose
Mr.. Hatton is the choice of his party. The fact may
have been and inclined to that opinion that the
question not so much who should be nominated as
who could be induced 10 take that would at all APP
proach to the standard of candidate for governor If
their party satisfied, the democracy will
he =
The Washington union., 1857-05-09

A New York exchange states that the police com
missioners of that city holding daily meetings IN the
district attorney Office large number of applications
board
The Washington union., 1857-05-09

1t is fact worthy of note that Chill consumes
nearly 100 per cent moro ofour cotton manufactures
than all the other republics of South America incu-
ding Brazil and that, although we send our cotton
goods to fifty different nations and colonial posses
sions, the quantity which finds a market in Chill,
every year, constitutes within fraction of the
sixth part of all export Thus in 1856, the total
value of cottons exported to all the republics Of South
America, including Brazil, was 81, ,796,533 of which
Sl,ll0,7s4 is assigned to Chill.
The chief article Of cotton goods which we send
as tocuyos. Until within the past few years, these
textiles supplied exclusively from British manu-
factories The following tabular statement and facts
for which we are indebted to the Report on Com
mercal Relations" win show how that trade is now
shared by the United States
Quantity and value of tocuyos imported into Chill
from the United States and England and her possessions
respectively, during the first quarter Of 1850:
Yards Value Price per yd.
From United States Gs2, 1856 s57,377 81 eta
From England and poss' ns-- 404, l45 25S6S CT cts
Excess in favor Of u. States 27s, $40 sl,5O9"
The preceding analysis shows that, notwithstand-
ing the English cottons cheaper by 2i cents the
yard than those Of the United States, the consump-
ton of the latter in the Chian marketlargey exceeds
that of the former. The preference must Of course,
be ascribed to the superior quality of the United
States fabrics How far the manufacture in the Uni
ted States of similar inferior and cheap cottons for
the Chilian market might afford profitable compe-
tition with those of England we have no data at
hand to ascertain. The very fact, however Of the
excess Of consumption of United States over British
goods Of the same description against excess of
price of 2i cents the yard would seem to indicate
appreciative TASTE at least in the consumers and
that they are'no longer to be satisfied with the info
rior cotton with which England has for 80 many
years. and so proftably to her merchants stocked
their market.
The Washington union., 1857-05-09
NAVY pEpAnrMENr.

Naral Clong.The Bureau of Provisions and Clothing
has just given the heavy contracts for supplying the de-
partment with naval clothing as follows:
Glasses l and 2 cloth clothing and flannel clothng)
to VIM. b. Ioyejoy, of Boston, Massachusetts,.
Glasses g. 6, and III to VIM Mathews of New York,
canvas trowses and sheeting focks and sheetng
duck and nankeen in the piece and black silk handker
chiefs
Glasses and to the Bay State Mills blue flannel and
blue satinet)
Glass 7 to Henry Newton of West Newton, Massachu-
sets, (shoes
Class to Francis Grccnleaf, Boston, Massachusetts,
(woolen socks)
Glass to Sumner Flag of Boston, Massachusetts, nat-
tresses.)
Class 10 to New England Worsted Company BLANKETS
The prices ut which these important contracts ta
ken said among the manufacturers of New England
to prove that they sell under the tariff at much
less rates than heretofore
The total cost of these stores to the will be
about S40O, 900.
The contracts for navy provisions given out three
four weeks ago, will amount to an aggregate of some
$sO0OO
Reaopa We understand that the civil engineer at the
Brooklyn navy-yard, John Mcleod Murphy esq,
moved yesterday morning.
The Washington union., 1857-05-09

The steamer Baltic caught fire at Albany ON the 7th
instant but the flames fortunately extngushed be-
fore much damage done. The vessel is insured.
The Washington union., 1857-05-09
From the Chicago Timei
DECLINE OF VIRGINIA.

IL is favorite theme Of the abolition gentry IL has
so often been dated upon from the bench, bar pulpit
and stump that maay intelligent people believe it. The
assessment rolls of 1856 have just been published and
they show the difference between the assessed value
real estate in Vagna compared with that of the last
general assessment in 1850. The totals follows
Assessed value of real estate in 1856 1913, ,42ir rosS
g (" 4" 1s50------ 274, 6S0,Xe
The Washington union., 1857-05-09
WAR DEPARTMENT.

Water Works Lettings The reading Of the bids for this
work concluded at late hour Thursday evening,
and will perhaps be week before the calculations
be completed on which these contracts will he based.
The following letter. received by Captain Megs from the
Secretary of War, from the bearing which it has the
decision in these cases, will be read with interest
WASHINGTON, May T. 1857
SP In answering your inquiries in relation TO the bid
dngs for the Washington aqueduct, have only to say
there ought be but rule and that is to assign the
work to the lowest bidder provided lie be responsible
and able to give the necessary security This is in
corance with the practice of the government will
the greatest economy in the public expenditure
and cannot fail to prove satisfactory to the bidders them
selves Any other rule would produce much dissatsfac
tion with the conduct of the department
Yours, very respectfully,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
Hon JoHs b. FLOYD,
Secretary of War
The Washington union., 1857-05-09

This increase is not confined to any locality it gen
eral throughout the State Virginia has large cities to
swell the aggregate of her taxable lands the largest city
Is Richmond in which the entire real estate assessed at
only seventeen millions and half The introduction Of
railroads in the Old Dominion has given energy 70
her agricultural DISTRICTS and with their advancementhe
value of her lands and Of all other property will have
corresponding increase This is shown in a remarkable
manner by the increased assessments in those counties
penetrated and influenced by the latcyconstructed s
gna and Tennessee railroad Those counties are Bedford
Roanoke, Montgomery, Pulaski Wythe, Smythe, Wash
ingon, and Scott In 1850 the assessed value Of Their
lands was Sl4 446 059 and in 1856 s23, ,s22, 72s an IN
crease of $780, ,669 The adjoining counties which have
been more remotely influenced by the road, show he
increase and give, with those named total increase Oh
$50, 900, 600
The Washington union., 1857-05-09
OFFICIAL.

APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT.
James G. Campbell United States marshal for the
western district of Pennsylvania.
The Washington union., 1857-05-09
The Union adds :

If the know nothing party pleased with their
nominee, they may tender reasonable share of their
thanks to the Hon Charles Ready in refusing to recog
Mise Mr.. Hattons claims aspirant for Congress
His recent strenuous efforts to supersede that gentleman
candidate for Congress- and his signal defeat are
fresh in the minds of readers"
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-08-01

TnE WIDOW or HrSnY CnAY--A correspondent OF ti,e
st. Louis Republican, who was present at the laying Of
the cornerstone OF the Clay monument at Lextor on
the 4th of July thus refers In his letter TO that journal
to the venerable widow Of that great Kentucky states
man ~ AL, ,,
Before leaving Ashland Lpassed over to tie residence
9. Mr. John Clay 70 ray my resoects TO the widow Of
Henry Clay AT the hour OF the visit she was out taking
an evening ride. met her, however amid the scenery
endeared to her by thousand associations beauti-
full drive through the shades of the woodland pastures
Ashland Mrs Clay is seventy six years of age. Until
within year she has been in hearty good health Her
feebeness is now, however growing manifest, and the
time not remote when In the tomb to he erected for her
husband and by his side she, too, win be consigned
her nai earthly repose May her closing days be tran
quill hopeful and happy"
FAST RusSrNo.--Iast Saturday evening, Mr. Garfield
of the Bates House, at indianapolis received despatch
informing him of injury to his SON in Pennsylvania
by camphenc exploson lust after the Belleontane train
had left Union depot He elegraphed to tie conductor
at Union city to wait for him, and, hiring locomotive
made the distance elghty-four miles, in hour and
thirty one minutes. The conductor waited for him at
Bcefontaine just forty minutes. Cfacnnah Gazette 25
The new steamer Colorado has been chained TO the
wharf at the navyyard since Monday for the exercise
her machinery at the rate of thirty strokes per hour and
will be kept at for week in ALL which will be equiv
alent TO trial trip at We learn that her machinery
works to charm gives entire satisfaction to the cng
neers who have the management of it, and is in every
respect equal to that of the Roanoke which cannot be
surpassed. Norfolk Herald
SALES WHEAT.--The Louisville Courier states that
the proprieors of Of the largest Touring mills in
that city have closed contracts for upwards Of 80 900
bushels of wheat at one dollar per bushel.
A man named John King was arrested in Cincinnati on
Saturday suspected the murderer Of David W. Thonp.
son, of Octibeha county, Mississippi the 29th ut
reward of So 900 has been offered for his apprehension
Hon VIM. Cost Johnson delivered an address before
the democratic congressional convention at Bladensurg
Nd, Tuesday last, also did Edmund B. Stephens
esq, Col. Leonard, and ii. W. Cluskey, esq.
Among the odd items of the day. there is stating
that the Uanan Literary Society Of the State University
of Missouri has elected Miss Matilda Heron, the actress
to an honorary membership Of their body.
Ihalberg, the pianist robbed of $500 last week
when leaving the boat his return from Cape May being
the proceeds of his concert at that place.
Col Wood has made arrangement with the Siamese
Twins for five years for exhibition in the principal south
crn cities
AT st. Paul, Minnesota board is $l4 per week wash
ing 81 rs to rs per dozen.