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at all Zines, 20 accom- modtts transient permanent
Boaders At fair rates His table Is always provided
the bestthe market Affords.
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MONEY!. MONEY!!!
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The Washington union., 1857-06-03
THE MINNESOTA LAND GRANTS.

The territorial Legislature of Minnesota adjourned
on the 25th ultimo, after having passed general
railroad BILL The principal features of the BILL ac-
cording to correspondent of the Chicago Press,
as follows
1t gives to the Root River Valley Company the lands
along the line from La Crescent to range seventeen and
it also gives to the company the lands along the
line of the road from ST. Paul and Minneapolis via St
Peter and Mankato to the south line of the Territory in
the direction of the mouth Of the Big Sioux, condition.
of course that ii builds the road 1t gives to the Transit
Company the lands along its line from Wnona, via Fair
baut to ST. Peter and thence to the Big Sioux in la
tde forty-fvc IL gives to the Minneapolis and Cedar
Valley Company the lands along its line to build road
south from Minneapolis via Fabau to the south line
of the Territory west of range seventeen permitting the
selection of any deficiency of lands along its lnc the
line of the Minnesota Valley road given TO the Root River
Company, the former by the congressional grant is v
tuay branch of the latter road The lands along the
line of the road from Minneapolis to the Big Stone lake.
and also the branch from this road of standing
near Minneapolis, up the valley of the Mississippi via ST.
Cloud &c. to the navgabe waters Of the Red River of
the North"
The Washington union., 1857-06-03
REpENTANT DEMOCRATS.

During the session of the Texas democratic State
convention Col. j. s. Ford editor of the Austin State
Times, and Frank Il. Williams, of Cherokee county,
were received back into the democratic fold, whence
they had been decoyed by the dark lanterns of know
nothingism. The editor Of the Galveston Civilian,
who was present, thus writes
'sColone John S. Ford editor of the State Times first
came forward He said that he had joined the American
party with but good motives though without nves-
gang materially its principles but that he had long
since become convinced that those principles antago
nistc to the notions Of free government but he had
refaned from any public declaration from various consid
craons he did not want Office would he have Office
If rendered him. He believed that the salvation of the
country and especially of the South depended upon the
integrity and stability of the democratic party the
only national organization in existence.
q Mr. Williams followed in the same strain. The party
is disposed to be hard upon those who do truly
pcut and forsake, !" &c
The Washington union., 1857-06-03
THE LATE LIEUT.. STRAIN.

The Panama Herald of the 18th inst. has the fol-
lowing brief notice of the death and burial of Lieut..
Strain, Of the United States navy:
''Iieut Strain, United States navy, whose s
well known to all residents the istmus connected
with the Darien Exploring Expedition undertaken by the
United States government in 1858, of which he the
commanding officer, came out passenger in the Illinois
join the sloop-of-war Cyane at Aspinwa and we
gret to say died Thursday night shortly after his
rival His remains inferred yesterday in Mount
Hope Cemetery the corpse being accompanied to its last
resting place by the officers of the Cyanc and Of the Brit
ish ships ward Orion and Bslisk and by many of the
residents of Aspinwa On arriving at the grave the
Episcopal burial service read 10y the chaplain of the
Wabash and three voleys fired the grave by
the sailors aforesaid The pail bearers and sailors in at
tendance in charge of Midshpman Cove, and the
sailors vice marines) in charge of Midshipman Allen
Both these officers and their deachments performed their
duties WE'LL and the entire conduct of the ceremonies
creditably executed
The Washington union., 1857-06-03
OFFICIAL.

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,
William A. Richardson of Illinois, governor of the
Territory of Nebraska in place of Mark w. Izard,
the present incumbent.
Joseph A. Wright of Indiana, envoy extraordinary
and minister plenpotentiary Of the United States at
the court of his Majesty the King Of Prussia in place
of Peter d. yroom, of New Jersey, recalled at his
own request.
Henry c. Murphy of New York, minister resident
Of the United States at the court Of his Majesty the
King of the Netherlands, in place of Auguste Bel
mont, of New York, recalled at his own request.
Isaac r. Diller Of Illinois, consul of the United
States at Bremen, in place of VIM llildebrand, the
present incumbent.
William Thompson, of New York, consul of the
United States at Southampton, (England in place Of
Joseph r.. Croskey, the present incumbent.
Gabriel G.. Flcurot of New York, consul of the
United States at Bordeaux, France, to fill exist
ing vacancy
The Washington union., 1857-06-03

suits Of 1855 gave an increase in imports Of "a per
cent, and in exports of 80 per cent. The commerce
of France, Great Britain, Sardinia, Portugal, and
Sweden absorbed the principal share of merchandise
exchanged. With France the figures reached 696,-
oil 900 reals s34,sOO, $50; of which the imports
reached 345 ,5S9 900 reals, = Sl727945O, and the
exports 35O422 900 reals, sl7 ,52l lOO-the former
showing the enormous increase of 100 per cent and
the latter Of 40 per cent.
The imports from England reached 1872, ,725, 600
reals, = s6,636, ,25O l per cent. less than in 1884
and the exports ABS 220 900 reals, - S2l ,76I 0OO
al per cent. than the preceding year) The
total amount gave increase of los 900 900 reals
or 80 per cent.
The principal articles of import which showed an
increase 1854 were gold and silver, manufac-
tured and in ingots, and spun silk, tissues,
yarns teas, &C. and the increase in exports was con
fined chiefly to cereals, pulse, Seeds olive OIL -four,
cattle, copper, sugar, &c. The diminution fell in
imports, on RAILROAD materials, goldfish machinery,
guano, hides, &C., and in exports, on lead brandy,
wines, &c.
The commerce with America we have shown TO
have risen IL per cent. over that of 1854. OF this
commerce there is assigned to Cuba 366, 273, ,90S
reals, ~ SIS, ,3l3 sos, of which the imports from
Cuba amounted to 17s939 T96 reals, Ss9 946, $3.50,
and the exports to Cuba reached 1871 1874 ll2 reals,
- $9366, FOG. These figures show an increase in
the commerce of Spain with the island of Cuba in
1855 1854 of rs per cent. on imports, and 20
per cent. on exports. The commerce with Cuba
represents little one-half the value of cx-
changes with America. Next to Cuba rank the Uni
ted States the States of La Plata Venezuela Brazil
Peru, &c. The returns from these countries not
given, but they are represented as showing de-
crease compared with 1854. The dminution fell
chiefly in imports, and tobacco, and in ex-
ports, on wines, salt, figs, raisins, &c. There was
Notwithstanding, an increase over 1854 in the inn
portaon of sugar, guano, rum, hides, and raw cot
ton and in the expectation of -four olive oil, al
monds, and soap. OF the total commerce with Asia
there was assigned to the Philippine islands %, ,594,-
232 reals, - l,l79,7ll; or an increase of 81 per
cent. over 1854. The imports from these islands
reached l6, ,949, ,Sl2 reals, = $847, ,49O.
The customs revenues in 1855 amounted to l66,-
633lsl reals - $s,33l ,659. Compared with the re-
ceipts of 1854 this amount shows an increase of "a
29l ,1sl reals, ~ $l,2l4,559.
The following table, which we have compiled from
an official report recently published, will show the
general commerce between Spain and the two Amer
cas as well as the share which is assigned to the
United States
Commerce betceen Spain 70 1854.
The Washington union., 1857-06-03

The London Advertiser states fact which shows that
men occupying prominent positions not above tho
need of the most elementary Sunday instruction
1t says that candidate for Parliament at the recent cleo
tion in the of electioneerng speech asked
'What do you think of the Decaloguc Confounded by
the inquiry, he turned to friend and asked in whisper
''Wht docs that mean y? The friend, whose acquaint
with divinity par with his own, replied by
suggesting that il probably meant oggng in the army.
Whercupon the candidate declared II entirely disap-
prove of the Decaoguc and will rest till see il
abolished The gentleman elected, and is now q
member Of the Parliament. The Advertiser adds
We pledge ourselves for the perfect accuracy of this
statement
The Washington union., 1857-06-03
NAVY DEPARTMENT..

General Halkers CdpitulatiouAs many contradictory
accounts of the prospects and military supplies of General
Walker, while he operating in Nicaragua have been
published the following extracts from official docu-
mcnt, recently transmitted to thc'goyernment from Capt
Davis in command of the sloop ST. Marys, will doubt
less prove interesting. He says:
1T the opinion of those who have better means
of judging than myself that month ago he (Waker
could at any moment have passed the enemy lines and
maintained himself in the open country Since that time
the dcsertons have been and frequent, not
only to demoalizc his army in number but demoraizc it
in character that towards the end of April the only
sort left to him to cut his way down to the coast
and take refuge if possible board the schooner Gran
ada According to the best intelligence such attempt
would only have been the last effort of despair and
would have terminated fatally in less than five miles
from Rivas The time therefore, had arrived for deter
mining the to be pursued in the ancipa-
ted in the first letter of instructions of January 19 that
s the event of the expulsion of Walker and his forces
from Nicaragua by the allied armies and Of his departure
to adjacent territory in Central America for the purpose
of hostile and aggressive operations. =
1t may be interesting to readers further to learn
that the schooner Granada seized by Captain Davis
for the that it had lost its nationality and bel
gcrent and therefore could not be permitted to pass
the high
The Washington union., 1857-06-03
WASHINGTON, May rs, 1857.

To THE PuBIIc.1 went TO California the first day
Of May, lSi9 and remained there until 1866. During
that time was elected city Judge of Sonora and served
out my time to the satisfaction of the public. then
appointed United States consul of the Navigator and
Friendly islands, and all islands nearer TO me than any
other consul On arriving at these islands, / found
things in very bad state, and felt compelled to take
active steps in way return, leaving things in the
state in which found them Having the best Of
my ability corrected the evils which had been daily grow
ing in that country, and wiped off the stains that had
marrcd the American flag, considered myself bound 10y
the love of country to do what had done
came on here to satisfy the government of the cor
rccness of what had done After leaving my home at
Apa the 18th day of December visiting thryscyen
islands in my consulate, by way of Sidney and Peru,
arrived here Monday last, and after having bne
conversation with the Assistant Secretary of State MI
Appleton, and Mr. Chew, who is connected with the con-
suar branch of the Department of State accosted
at the foot of the stairs by officer with warrant and
arrested After being arrested requested the officer 10
take me to Mr. Willard's Hotel where / was stopping
After arriving at the hotel Mr. Aaron Van Camp appear
ed in conversation with the marshal After the marshal
had promised 10 return 10 the department Mt my desire
Mr.. Van Camp advised him not TO let me go and con
sequently was pushed of before magistrate, notwth
standing my remonstmnces After the departure of Van
Camp, by stating to the officer that would pay for
coach, and compensate him for his time and trouble,
allowed TO return and to telegraph to my friends Sub
sequeny incarcerated for four days at the end o
which was set at liberty by the decision of the circuit
court
There number of my friends here from California
who know me well, and who will testify to my pnyae
character.
My acts are before the public and l willing and
anxious to abide by the laws of my country
JONATHAN s. JENKINS.
The Washington union., 1857-06-03

The North Carolina Times says that .ssome depravcd
wretch in human shape, but destitute of soul has
Gently placed crosste the Western and Atlantic
railroad track the passenger depot, in this city
Language is poweress to portray the niquty of such
attempt at secret, midnight and wholesale murder Om-
Impotence would almost be baed in effort to esti-
mate the extent of that meanncss which would prove
sufficient to induce person thus to lay for the
destruction of unofendng and unsuspectng men, women
and children. The penalties which human laws and hu-
jucatories impose cannot reach the offender with
the full amount of meted suffering hell alone with
the worm that dieth not fill his cup.
The Washington union., 1857-06-03
DEpAarmEsr NEWS.
STATE DEPARTMENT.

fFa'u5oyt-A correspondent, under date Of April 2I,
writes as follows
have TO state that the stock exchange continues in
the same depressed condition at the ae OF last let
ter ON the 18th instant although sufficient for
ety and alarm existed hero vet the recent sudden
decline was the consequence of the unexpected elevation
OF the rate OF interest by the Bank Of England SO very
sensitive has become the condition this market that il
is Immediately affected by that of England further
stcton there viii be Immediately felt here, although
here money is abundant,
- lt Is weH known that the steady condition of the
money market in Franco is sustained by artificial and
pensve means, which, temporary measures, may be
Judicious enough but may after all prove insufficient 10
overcome the danger with which that country is threat
ened.
The creation of many new banks all over Europe
although for time they gave new life and activity had
dark side aid that dark side Is now almost the only
feature perceptibe The constant calling in of install
mens ON stocks without SALE unless at fearful
sacrifices makes the condition of the holder dsagreeabe
and Improbable dsagreeable because he is suspected
having embarked in bad affair and Improbable because
IL is placing means in sinking concern, beyond his own
control
The recent elevation of the rate OF discount by the
Bank OF Frankfort from per cent to per cent was
act Of selfprotection In America the banks generally
discount for neghbor customers Here, the bank is the
buyer Of negotiable paper When the rate of discount is lower
at Frankfort than at other places their paper is sent
the brokers here TO be sold to the Bank therefore, in
der TO retain its the rate of discount here should
correspond with the rates other places.
The question is now often asked when so carly in
the spring the rate of interest is already high what
will be the condition in autumn when Frankfort is al
ways much pressed for to cause for n time
very considerable advance in the rate of interest Sure
ly this is ono of those questions which be answered
only by time.
g In the mean while, the season keeps favorable,
with prospect of good crops in western and middle E
rope, and this favorable prospect begins to be looked
upon even now as sure relief from threatened danger
" 1t is question whether good crop will or can dc
more than maintain the present condition What then
will be the state of affairs in of short crop
hiuref To add to embarassments Of the moment, il
is now known that the Prussian government has actually
presented to the chambers the threatened project of
law to prohibit under the penalty of fifty thales, the
crcuaton after the LIST October next of the notes OBJ
legations bearing no interest paper money of foreign
banks corporations
herc appears to be daily less confidence in the
of the recent enterprises and decrease of healthy conf
dence generally; possibly we are on the eve Of hard
| tine"
The Washington union., 1857-06-03

Total al------------9,25 ,25l
Now therefore, J. Frederick p Stanton, secretary and
acting governor, do hereby proclaim that according to
the provisions of the said act and the returns made
in pursuance thereof and upon proper apportonmcnt
among the legal voters of the several districts aforesaid
they are respectively entitled to elect to the convention
provided in said law the number of delegates herein
assigned to thcmthat is to say:
To the LIST district -Doniphan county, delegates.
I'd district-Brown and Nemaha 2.
Sd district--Atchison county, s.
4th district-Leavenworth, l2.-
9th district Jefferson 4.
9Th district-Calhoun, g.
7th district Marshall, /.
sth district Riley and Pottawatomie, A.
9th district johnson, 8.
10th district--Dougas, g.
Ilth district-Shawnee, Richardson and Davis
2.
18th district-Lykens, g.
10th dstrict-Linn, g.
18th district Bourbon McGce Dorm, and Al
len A.
The proper officers will hold the election for delegates
to the said convention the third Monday June next
as directed by the law aforesaid, and in accordance with
the apportionmcnt herein made and declared
In testimony whereof have hereunto subscribed my
H. ST. and affixed the seal of the Territory at
Lecompton, this the goth May, 1857
FRED p. STANTON.
The Washington union., 1857-06-03

Some curious experiments have taken place at Paris
to test contrivance for protecting remen against
the action of FIRE, and enabling them to resist strong
heat 1t consists of gloves made Of animathus, kind
of famentous mineral helmet of the same material
fitting into another of wire cause and shield of one
metre in length and eighty centimctes broad besides
other garments OF the above mentioned materials Three
iremen having put the gloves enabled to carry
iron bars at white heat for three minutes without being
obliged to let go their hold.
The Washington union., 1857-06-03
HON. JAMES R. CLAY.

The congressional canvass in the Ashland (Ken-
tucky) district was opened at Uynthana on Monday
last by Mr.. Clay and his opponent Mr.. Hanson,
The Kentucky State Flag says:
q Mr. Hanson was greeted when he appeared upon the
stand with applause 10y his friends; but when JAS
b. Clay appeared he greeted with prolonged shouts
applause. We satisfied that his nomination the
very best that the party could have made in this
and he will excite an enthusiasm in every part of the
country unequned by any past congressional
The old line wings feel that he is their candidate He
bears the of their great leader and is in every
spect worthy scion of the noble from whence he has
sprung The democrats 10 man will stand by him TO
the death because of his gallant and noble service in their
cause and the of common country during the
last presidential campaign
We give below Mr.. Clay's letter accepting the
nomination for Congress. 1t breathes the right
spirit:
ASHLAND. NEAR BeslscfoS
May %, 1857.
GENTLEMEN have received the letter, dated to-day,
which, committee of the convention assembled at
Cyntbiana Oh the 22d You have addressed TO me- in
forming Of the high distinction conferred upon me by
the convention in nominating unanimously as their
candidate for Congress in this, the Ashland district
At the same time have received the copy of resolu-
tions passed, which accompanied your letter. / have
read them and they meet with my cordial approval.
accept gentlemen, the nomination rendered un-
der circumstances gratifying in the frank spirit it is
offered Aware OF my own fceblencss to uphold IL
should be upheld the standard of nationality, of civil
and religious liberty, of devotion to the constitution and
the laws OF the country could have wished that
one able and worthy might have been selected.
Relying upon the justice of my course and the pledge
you have communicated, to stand by me in the good
fight, swith voice. one will, and one heart"
promise you that nothing my part shall be wanting to
And entering the canvass express tc
you my entire and thorough conviction that must and
will succeed.
am, gentlemen, with great regard, your obciient
servant, JAMES B, CLAY.
Messrs John T. Pratt, John A. Prall, and r. W. Wool
lev, committee
The Washington union., 1857-06-03

GERMANS IN New YoRK.--Thcrc are no less than 100
900 German inhabitants in the city of New York The
following statistics given regarding them:
'Ihey have upwards OF twenty places of public wor-
ship upwards of fifty schools ten stores and five
printing establishments, German theatre German OPERA
and concerts innmerabe. Many Of them practical
furers surgical instrument makers manufacturers of pi-
and fancy articles groccrs bakers confectionery
and hotel-keepcrs. There several German daily,
weekly and monthly newspapers
The Washington union., 1857-06-03
HON. n. M. SHAW.

This able and gallant democrat (says the South
Side Democrat) unanimously nominated on Thurs
day last the candidate of the democracy in the first
congressional district of North Carolina DR.. Shaw
is gentleman Of fine talents and of indomitabe
ergy.
While in Congress some years since he achieved a
high reputation for craftsmanship, and commanded
the entire confidence Of his political friends
The Washington union., 1857-06-03
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.

Indian Bureau I'D, Crawford of Pennsylvania promo,
ted from I'd class cerkship to 4th, in place of Mr.
Barlow, resigned
f b Grayson promoted from Sd to 4th class clerk
ship in the place Of Henry Beard transferred TO fill the
place of the late DR. Charles Friley.
T. ]. Robinson, Of Kentucky, promoted from I'd to
Sd class clerk, in place of VIM. b. Waugh resigned,
John Dowling promoted from I'd class to fill the place
of Mr. Grayson
Mr. Buel editor Democratic Review appointed to Sd
class clerkshp, in place of g. 0. Ivline, resigned
d. c. Dalton of Georgia, VIM. M. Irwin and Nj. De-
lany of California to fill the places of those who pro
NOTED from the I'd class.
j. d. Bloor of Ohio appointed to Sd class, in place
of c. H. Lombord, resigned and Mr.. Harrison, of Ken
lucky appointed to fill the temporary place occupied by
Mr.. Bloor
The Washington union., 1857-06-03
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY MORNING. JUNE 3. 1857.

as-Mr IxHY LEWIS Montgomery, Alabama generaray
ng agent Of Alabama and Tennessee assisted by
y IKwls JAMES o. LEWIS, and SAMUEL ID. LEwR.
ssM JAMES No. ls2 South Tenth street, Philadelphia
our general travelling agent assisted by wx IL wnD, JoS Col
IiSs JAMES DKsnso HAnrr JAMIE Tnos d. NICE W. NOR
Hsos T. W. WHEY WATERMAN, AK H. CARSON, H. X hrs-
ns BKS. n. swAIs, 7. AsIaAs, and p. DAVIS
Mr c. W. JAaEs No Harrison street. Cincinnati, Ohio, is our
general collecting Western saies and Texas assisted by
IL j. THOMAS WILLIAM H. TnoMAs THos JAss Dr A. l. cnips,
The Washington union., 1857-06-03

large muscular man, named Hartshorn, of Newton,
He was awakened Saturday morning by sharp sting
ing pain near the elbow, and searching found the
spider in the bed The sweed rapidly during the
day, and Sunday vomiting cnsued, and on Monday
violent pain in the bowels which continued during that
day and until he died
The Washington union., 1857-06-03
METROPOLITAN HOTEL.

We respectfully direct attention to the card of the
propretors of this establishment, which appears in
another part of paper It will be seen that they
oppose all combinations to advance hotel rates. A
better hotel nowhere exists and of this can speak
from experience.
The Washington union., 1857-06-03

The Alexandria (yirginia) Sentinel has returns,
partly official from every county in the seventh CON
gressional district. The vote stands Smith, 45ls
Saowden, 3,Os6; Smiths majority, l,432. At the
last presidential election Buchanan carried this dis
trict by 1886 majority.