The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-04-01
GEN ERA l. VIEW 8.

r ...... GENERA NEWS. ...s...
HAvAnA-Ws learn from Havana that decree reducing
the duty on Indian corn was promulgated there the cath
ult The following is a translation: wfa@ +a.
"Takng into consideration the expediency of adopting
the view presented in the memorial of the 'Real Junta
de Fmonto of agriculture and commerce, upon the ne
cessty and convenience of reducing the duties foreign
maize Indian corn and with the view to remedy the
shorness of crop in several parts Of the island having
heard the opinions of the officers of the public treasury,
and that of the superior authority hereby
lst The duties on maize are reduced 10 thid part or
what they now are.
asd This reduction limited for the Of six months
commencing the lst day OF April next, after which time
Wv N " 4JosE DE La CoNoHA"
HOWE rRoDucrIoNs-We see it stated in the New York
papers that wealthy gentleman of that city has just
given four of the prominent painters OF that city COM
missions of unusual magnitude Tho artists in question
Messrs huntington Hicks Rossiter aud Baker Each
is to paint picture fifteen feet by nine grouping from
twenty to thirty distinguished living percentages Of this
country Thus Mr.. Huntington s to paint the eminent
merchants the picture Of Mr. Hicks will represent men
aud women who have become famous in American ltera-
ur that of Mr. Rosster will give the portraits of scien
6c men and that of Mr. Baker of artists These inter-
esting works TO be commenced Immediately.
A HARD STRUGGLE FoR E--The Livingston New
York; Republican the death of John Mcdonald
who resided in that town. and who was found on one OF
the coolest nights last winter lying in the highway nearly
frozen DEATH AT that time both hands and feet were
amputaed Since then his legs have been twice ampuated
This was certainly remarkable struggle for life.
FINAL sErTIEMENr.-W. H. Garland, late treasurer Of
New Orleans who charged with being defaulter,
having executed acts of conveyance of property
to the city, the mayor at the instance of the city councils
has discontinued all suits and given him full and entire
release from all claims "e...
An EMINENT RABm--We notice, among the recent
rivals at New York. the Rev. Dr. Samuel Adler who
the pastoral duties of the Twefthstreet Jewish
temple vacated by the death of Rev. Dr. Mezbacher The
reverend gentleman ranks among the distinguished
and talented Jewish rabbs in Europe He resided for the
last fifteen years in Alley Grand Duchy of esse where he
was much esteemed for the many good qualities he poe
sessed In lS4S he distinguished himself much through
his unceasng advocacy of the socaled "Jewsh emanci-
patton and at the present time his principal study and
only aim the reformation OF the faith TO which he ad-
heres.
CoSSEorlcur-The Hartford Times seys that Judge
Sorr of the supreme court has given ii as his opinion
that any person otherwise qualified who read in the
English or any other language can be admitted as voter
This viii admit number of Germans who were rejected
last year because they could not read in English.
The democrats of the third congressional district have
nominated James A. Hovey for Congress- in place of w.
White appointed consul to Lyons The selection is said
to be a very good one
THE CALIFORNIA STATE pEDT.Tbe supreme court Of Cali
forna has reairmed its judgment that debts contracted
by the State above the of $3o00Oo unconsttu
ona and the legislature which is in session. does not seem
to be in hurry provide for the difficulty by legalizing
the overssue Several projects before the legislature
that end but have reached any point of definite
action. Some opposition also is manifested in the egs
latue but the impression still to be that California
will provide for the payment of her just debts.
PENNSYLVANIA ISsrITUTE-We learn that this institution
which was formed for the encouragement Of apprentices
and amateurs OF both sexes under the age Of twenty-five
years in works of mechanics science and art
It's intention to bold national exhibition at Philadelphia
in the month May next The committee say in their cir
cular:
Otis the desire of the committee to bring the importance
of the exhibition and its advantages the notice Of pn
cpas and teachers public and private schools academies
Sc those who have apprentices and
neurs under their charge the object being to betow gem
erous and useful rewards The most eku and deserving
thus stimulating their ambition and genius to excel in their
various branches and pursuits All articles to the in
s,itute from other cities will receive the most careful aten-
ton and be placed in such position will best claim the
notice of yisiters Steam power will be introduced In the
building il required for the working Of models of machines
and miniature engines Articles requiring larger space