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The Washington union., 1857-05-15

Il, government stipdlates that Honduras should have
iis1ction over the Bay Islands and that the batter
bould also be independent as part oil the repupnc Oh
IInIrras Every man ut glance that mere
III % denendent inconsistent provisions, pregnant with
Sture difficulties and disputes Honduras has sover-
cnty over the Bay Islands but the Bay Islands are at
ne same time independent Ii is obvious that such an
eouvocal provision, made equVoca ioi iu'io Puipoa'
ud lead TO endless disputes between the three powers
wi omen the door for the most astute diplomatic notes.
and even perhaps eventually to still stronger
The American Senate did wise thing therefore, IN
striking out these anomalies Ihey made ,ne piah anu
ne provision that the Bay Islands should be under the
trjsdcton and make part Of Honduras Those Islands
Lrs become an integral portion of the territory OF that
renubc under its government and participating IN IT,
And this is all we had right to do,
But what could have followed the doubleia faced clause
f a usovereipnty" Independence &C. The BAY
Islands have been recently settled by good many British
subiects"s spontaneous settlement as Lord Clarendon
Is this seizure of the territory OF another nation Inc
toro spontaneous settlement is new term Tor li-
bustering and that did not claim the country
nor seize It. but that people went there spontane-
ously and the government means 10 take anVan-
age of this unauthorized act The Bay Islands colony s
Tins in its interests and feelings British Ruaan con-
toins one of the most beautiful and safest hubors
=; the world easily accessible and easily defensble
n stands ON the great highway of the world, and
those who occupy it may at once strike across TINS
communication and interdict all progress along IL.
chravd and far reaching English statesmen have not
overlooked the value of this position and this knowledge
l. the true key to the present difficulty England claims
the right under the Clayton Bulwer treaty to protect
Honduras or any part of Honduras and she seeks with
ths specou protection of colony Of British subjects the
noesson and control Of this magnificent naval station
and the isthmus route which it covers.
with these views of the general subject, what is the
te npcy of Mr. Buchanan? Clearly to suspend all fur
tbcr negotiations with England upon Central American
oirs till the meeting of Congress- and then to ask of
Congress the abrogation of all our existing Central Amer
lean treaty obligations, including tho Clayton Bnlwer
treaty and the repeal Of neutrality laws. Thus we
shall be left free to pursue and our own
cy and perfectly free to maintain the balance Of power
Cnal America the Gulf of Mexico and over the transit
trade with ASIA with without the aid of the busters,
and without consulting Lord Palmerston.
The Washington union., 1857-05-15
REVOLT AT sING-SING PRISON.
The New York Evening Post of the 18th instant


says
ga revolt which at one time assumed rather serious
character occurred among the convcts at Sing Sing pr
Sunday but repessed by the energetic efforts
of q few officers who duty The convicts were
entering the to take their breakfast, whcn
upon signal given by Tom Dunn desperate char
acter, who is serving out term of nine his
third term of imprisonment parties OF twenty
five thirty each rushed from the building in different
directions making for the lroad and others for
the river The few sentncls posted along the path that
the fugtivcs took though surprised by this sudden STAN
pcde showed considerable nerve; and by prompt dis
charge of their rcvolvers which, however, did damage
turned the tide Of fight back to tho prison. Finally, by
the exertons of Messrs Beardsey and Cunda and the
other officers duty all the fugiyes driven in and
locked up
'sThe remaining prisoners some eight hundred in
ber who had not participated in this revolt after eating
their breakfast ordered to their cells until the
Der who had escaped should be asceraned This caused
another disturbance, and Mr. Cundal in danger of
being very roughly handled, when Mr.. BearGsley and
officers up and at once queled this second at
tempt at insubordinaton.
1t has been discovered that regular plan for
volt had been organized by Dunn and convict named
Of being sick that in spite Of the precautions of the off
GERS had been taken to communicate its details to
many of the prisoners, of whom had sung shot and
knives in their possession and that only the resolution
and presence of mind of the officers prevented the
full consummation of the plan.
1.-The usual punishment of the shower-bath has been
inflicted upon the fugitives who have been soused to
extent that will probably deter them from any fresh at
epts to escape for the present at least The ring lead
ers were IN addition, punished by having their heads
shaved and chains and balls attached TO their legs and
kept In close confinement This is the most
formidable revolt that has occurred in several years. and
suggests the adoption Of strict system Of discp
line in our penal institutions.
The Washington union., 1857-05-15
THE JAMESTOWN CELEBRATION.

The Petersburg Express of yesterday morning thus
speaks of the celebration at jamestown, which took place
on the 18th instant
nThe crowd on the grounds is variousy estimated at
from six to eight thousand including sixteen military
companies from Richmond, Portsmouth, Norfolk, and
Petersburg large number of ladies graeed the
with their presence and added greatly to the beauty and
attractions of the imposing display.
Sixteen steamers, many of them frstclFs were
ohored in tho strpam all gaily dressed with flags and
streamors which amted in the breeze, and presented
scene once beautiful and picturesque Several bands
of music were also the ground sending forth their en-
ivening notes. and adding largely to the interest of the
commeInoraton.
sThe site selected for the ceremonies plat of
abo, ten acros the very spot whore large portion of
the houses of the colonss built and of which
scarcely a trace is dsccrnibe. Suitable stands for the
orators were erected and all necessary preparations made
for the accommodation of ladies and others.
.Thc oration Of ex-Presidcnt Tyler which occupied
about two hours and half is spoken of effort emf
nently worthy the occasion and ne i,.nrusbed author
We hear of but objection and that is its great length
"The pocm from James Barron Hope, asg., OF Lamp
ton was received with universal favor and all accord to
il more than ordinary merit.
'eGov II. A. Wise present; and being called up
on spoke for about thirty minutes in eloquent and thr
ling terms.
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nREAspRY DErAKrnrr,

TREAsuRY DfFANaru,
March H. 1857
Notice hereby given holders Of stock OF the loans OF the United
States that this department. will purchase the until the 1 day Of
June next unless the Of 81 shall previously obtained,
and will In addition the from the date OF the
last semi annual dividend Of interest thereon together with days
additional interest for the money vendor following
rates Of premium said stocks
stock Of 1912 premium OF 10 per cent.
stock Of S47 and ls4s Of 10 per and for
1850 commonly called Texas Indemnity Stock premium
or per cent
Certificates transmitted the department. under this
ce assigned United States by the party duly entitled
10 receive the proceeds.
Payment for the stocks assigned and transmitted viii be mado by
drafts the Assistant Treasurers Boston, New York. Phade
ph the option OF the parties entitled receive the which
should be expressed the letters accompanying the certificates
HOWELL coBB
Mar 13--dlstJunef Secretary of the Treasury
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BY j. @. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.

DUBLIC SALE of highly-improved and desirable
IL OF ground New Jersey Wednesday
ernoon, the 10th instant O'clock promises shall at
public auction and positively the highest bidder square 73e in this
city fronting 245 feet on New Jersey squares
the Coast suryey Office and well property formerly
owned and occupied for by Thomas agde esq Tho
house large containing kitchen
wash house bath ROOM and three fine cellars The abnng
commodte ye horses there houses
fine lofts granares harness rooms, garden which is
beautifully laid out and planted with almost every variety
shade trees there large winery supplied with
grapes The house Is vacant and be by calling
man on the premises who has charge We
without regard 10 value and desiring purchase
residence TO make speculation which yield heavy profit
would do well TO attend the sale Title beyond question.
So cash. one two and three years
with interest, payable semi annually
JAS c. MCGUIRE
May l5--d Auconcer.
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JIrhds.

New YonK, May l4.--Cotton is heavy-salcs of 900
bales Flour is dull and lowersaes of 1900 barrels;
State, Sc So Sc 60 southern is firm at 81 81 so.
Wheat is dull-salcs Of III 900 bushels; all qualities
have slightly declined Corn is quiet sales Of 1000
bushels Mixed s5 cents. Pork is firm at S23 65 a
S23 75 Beef is steady at SIG 25 for Chicago repackcd
Lard is unchanged at 14t cents i'm barrels. Whiskcy
is higher Ohio 80 cents Coffee is dull; Rio, III II J
cents Sugar has advanced cent Molasscs is inactive.
Spirits turpentine is quiet at 4S1 cents Bosin is firm
at 81 s5 and wanted Rice is steady at A cents,
Freights are heavy,
The Washington union., 1857-05-15

The Petersburg Express of yesterday morning states
that shocking casualty occurred Mt the Richmond de-
pot in that city yesterday just tho evening train started
North. An Irishman named Thomas Hogan, who was
late in arriving attempted to get upon the forward plat
form of the hlndmost coach while the train in mo-
tion but missed his footing and fell four wheels of the
coach passing both of his legs between the ankle and
the knee and crushing them in such shocking
that tho bones and marrow protruded. He was placed
mon cart and conveyed to place of safety, but the
injured limbs arc horribly mahgcd that amputation is
deemed inevitable,
The Washington union., 1857-05-15
american Convention.

PnrLADELruIA May 4-Thc National American City
Convention assembled yesterday afternoon the county
house, and elected delegates to the State convention
to assemble at Harrisburg June 3d. to nominate gov
ernor canal commissioner and Judges of supreme court
An effort will be made 10 nominate Wlmot for governor
when rich and racy soonc will be enacted There was
no expression of preference for any person. though many
of the delegates decidedly in favor of Ex-Governor
Geary The delegates elected national Americans or
better known in this city the 'straight-outs.''
The Washington union., 1857-05-15
BY WALL a BARNARD, Auctioneers.

HANDSOME PAIR OF CARRIAGE HORSES AT
aueionon saturday morning the 10th nst O'Clock
We VIII sell Ia front auction carriage
horses perfectly sound These horses full
color OF splendid style and action the owner navy
having further them wishing To purchase can SEQ
the horses by applying at The nayy-yard.
Terms One third CASH the residue sixty ninety days
notes satisfactorily endorsed and bearing interest
WALL BARNARD,
May lo-N AuciOneers.
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Select Classical school at Oxford, North Ca ro.
lima.

GINCE the establishment Of this school in Janu-
~ ary, 1851 by tho present principal, IIorner NJ
has received large and steadily increasing &C the public
yor F atescd by an extensive
nnal delogon Of ncaaes TO The University Chapel Hin Here
AFTER will be conducted under the joint Of Mr. Horer
and Professor A. g. Brown late Unvory who has
teacher of the that institution
T. liorncr will continue assistant others we'll
qualified for the Office appointed occasion require.
The plan studies young for
Masses college, who
obtain
life ordinary Of
ton For tho sake OF the efficiency the number
win be limited that auIo may devoted
lecture the subject OF lesson by each
department
Care VIII be taken also TO adapt the books and modes
ton TO the latest advancement Of knowledge each Of the
branches While the methods recommended by
consistently preserved viii be spared 20 provide the
apparatus for the work.
Important arrangepcnts arc in avan
apd promote the permanent Of the schools
The instructors natives North been )no m
gagged tho profession authorized h may do
further Information their personal m
distinguished citizens of this States IN the south
Among these are Hon. Wm A. Graham w. Mangnm ex
Cows Moehead and Manly, Hon Bggs Thomas Akin
son, Rev Alexander Wilson, D. Rev, Samuel Wait D. Rev
y Deems d. tho president OF e University and
various members of Che board of trustees.
The next term VIII the 18th of July
Other pariiculags made known application.
May 4+
The Washington union., 1857-05-15

The New York Journal of Commerce has undoubted
autboritv for saving that the British government have
refused to loan Lady Franklin the barque Resoute ire
Gently presented to that government by the Americana
TO enable her to make further searches in the Arctic
ons for her husband and his party She has therefore
Purchased at Aberdeen new and beautiful yacht
under tho inspection Of Captain Mccptock Of the eroy
navy who will command the expedition. He is well
known "a having made the greatest sedge explorations of
which we have any knowledge.
The Washington union., 1857-05-15
B Y TELEG II APH,
The Ailnnesota.

PHILADELPHIA, May 1.-THE machinery Of the United
States steamer Minnesota tested yesterday afternoon
under tho supervision of the Board Of Engineers in obe
dence to order issued by the Navy Department at
Washington. Another and more cfcctml trial will be
made to-day 1t is said that the trial made yesterday a
ternoon gave satisfaction.
The Washington union., 1857-05-15
MA RRIED,

On Thursday The 1lh Instant by The Rev Mr. KREms ARTHUR
McGUGGAN, OF Virginia. ADINE HoBfS Of Baltimore Mary
land.
Al st. Matthew's Church. Washington city, Wednesday l3h
instant by Rev Mr. DoSnGN H. FRANK GIAIIET purscr
states to Miss ELIZA BUCKNl, daughter
Ann BERSArD BrcSNER, Of FauquIer county Virginia.
The Washington union., 1857-05-15

(tARUSPS SAL0ON.--Lewis Carusi has tho honor
~ inform his friends and patrons that at the solicitation
numbers he win repeat his MAY FESTIVAL ON FRIDAY MAY To-
1857 The ladies respectfully invited to attend there viii be
invitations
Tickets be had only RICHARD cnocwr next to the
Kir<wood House
N Bile also begs leave inform them that a the request
OF his friends he has the services Prof Whcrs
fine assembly band for this who will Introduce
his popular airs which the original Canary Bird Waltz
May 13-3t
The Washington union., 1857-05-15

A SOUTHERN LADY, by birth, education and
social position wishes herself support she would
like situation eaderhavng performed those
offices for her father travelling
IN fine would almost employment which
she atedwoud have no objection 10 foreign home Address
H., Bait
May I3-0tf
The Washington union., 1857-05-15
The Ean Of a B,ald,ag.

PInIApE.pnrA, May IL. Yesterday afternoon, about
yo O'Clock tho rear wall of the large forwarding house
of Malone CO., Broad street. above Cherry fell with
tremendous crash in consequence of the heavy pres
of the stock of goods in the upper stories Fortu-
natoly nobody was injured.
The Washington union., 1857-05-15
May 9-dt
NAVY DEPARTMENT,

May 10, 1867,
CEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed q Proposals for
~ improvements Ess Island Now York; will bc received
this Office until the LIST of June
Bidders referred the navy
York for plans and specifications of the work completed within
six (6) months contract
Approved guaranors contract
cordng to law, win be required.
May 4--2aw3w
The Washington union., 1857-05-15

Geographic despatch from New York announces that
e steam-tug W. H. Webb has gone TO the assistance OF
tAq steamer Alabama from savannah, which met With an
accident to her machinery ON the 9TH when off the Capes
the mouth of the Delaware, and obliged to anchor
The Washington union., 1857-05-15
OFFICE OF THE CONSOLIDATED LOTTE-
RIES OF MARYLAND

The following tho the
Lottery for the benefit Bel Air
IL, 1857
5S 63 "a 8 Is 46 So 35
The following the of the Maryland
Lottery for the benefit Of Ssqucanna Canal &c.,
May 10, 1857:
G 8 73 7 20 0 40 As IA Ga IL
The following
terry, class 10, drawn May 49, 1857:
46 81 So 4S ~ rs 25 Is 5S IL IA
The following the numbers of Patalsco lot
terry, class III drawn May H. 1857:
Ga So 21 As IL G7 65 35 28 IL 16 6l
K. FRANCE Co., Managers.
D. McPILAm, Commissioner.
May 15-1t
The Washington union., 1857-05-15
NTILLARD'S HOTEL. C. g. II. A. Willard
w Pennsylvania and Fourteenth street. Washington
Jan 2o--dift ~

pURNETT HOUSE, southeast corner Pennsyva-
MIA aud Fourand Half Washington c. Mrs
sll.AS REYNOLDS propietross
Bcarlers by the day week, month.
Several large and comfortable suitable
ncnt and transient boarer comfortably meals
furnished to those who elsewhere.
choice selection of wines liquors. and cigars will always
found at the bar.
Free lunch every day ii O'Clock
1S--u . .
The Washington union., 1857-05-15

An extraordinary excitement (says the New York Tri
Ouhe OF the 18th instan occasoned ia Bond street
Yesterday by the gathering in front Of Mrs Cunnnghams
tesence of disorderly mob Of women and how. m ,o
Women tairsy IN number held sort of drumhea
@urt-martial, and unanimously agreed that Mrs Cum
ptsham was guilty Of murder, and ought TO be driven
Hon the city With the help Of the boys they made
Nack on the house. stonng the windows and doors,
,llgng tho boll making hidoous faces, and shouting
.nqr opinions in no very delicate way The attack was
pntnued until the arrival of officer, who took the
most active Of the Amazons TO the leck-up.
The Washington union., 1857-05-15
HEADQUARTERS VoIuSrElRs, lsr REGr 30 BRIc N p, c..

HEADQUARTERS VOLUNTEERS, 1sr REG'r 30 Brio. NJ, D. c.,
Washington, May A. 1857.
Tho Beade General having required by appointed
hour OF ten o'clock the fourth Monday being tho 25h Gay
OF this month the the parade ground
Hall as the place. Of muster for the and inspection Of this
the composing the baaons Of this regiment will
said time according The
will therefore, according their rank
notices their respective commands
parade, above directed.
by order Of Colonel Hickey
The Washington union., 1857-05-15
LOCAL NEW s.

The BALTIMORE AND ONO RAILRoAD.-Ihe regular
monthly meeting the board of directors of this
pany held in Baltimore ON Wednesday morning. The
official report OF the business Of the road shows the
enue on the Washington branch 10 have been
For passengers ers-----------------S26 PAS So
For freight 10. 532 90
The Washington union., 1857-05-15

Das-CoLLECToR OF TAXES James +, Halliday
ID candidate for this onhce
Ap 25-dift
The Washington union., 1857-05-15

NEW BOOK, by the author of Margaret Matt
IN iand "The Days OF My Life autobiography Price rs
Glesselers Church History. 2 volumes
Stories of the Island World by Charles Nordhon
Germany its Universities Theology, Religion
Neander holuck &C. and other distinguished
by Philip scha D. D. professor the Theological Seminary
Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. Price 81 25.
Wythes Pocket OF
articles OF the Materia Medca and chief onnl preparations;
Joseph H. Wyhes, AMMD author of The Mroscop "Curiosi
ties Of the Microscope" &c, Price 63 cents
Just published, and for sale
TAYLOR K MAURYS
May Is bookstore stro
The Washington union., 1857-05-15

AN AUCTION SALE SUPERIOR FURNITURE, &c. will take
place this morning. by J. O. McCiuire at the residence Of
Captain H. L. Shields, on north street between 18th
and l4th, commencing at TO- o'clock For further mar
ticulars sec advertisement in another column
The Washington union., 1857-05-15
0ENERAL WESTERN LAND OFFICE,

~ ENERAL WESTERN LAND OFFICE.-F-
N more, Osborn, Co.. streets (up
stars nearly opposite tho Julien House. Dubuque Broom
born Co.. SO Clark street. Chicago, Illinois; Isscy
keokn Iowa. real estate agents stock and exchange boc viii
give their prompt attention to the sale of real estate stocks aud bonds
loans negotiated; money invested locating lands chcr With c.
warrants viii locate on time, Joint account "
Every location IS made from personal on on,
paid, &c, &c, SO ''oh' ohs' i"Ncs
peer,y LEFT with us for sale w r required be placed
,n M H. ~ Ngo and keokuk well giving the
Ap 2a-l3m iNNN' 'onN"ou'
The Washington union., 1857-05-15

Ice Persons desgous Of being furnished with ice d
ring tho ensuing cannot do better than to send in
their orders to the Office of j. Middleton on the south
west corner of Il and 18th streets
The Washington union., 1857-05-15

CUMBERLAND COAL-Just received by canal
~ two cargoes of Cumberland coal which
est market price.
All Goals kept plank floors, thereby rendering
entirely free from earthly matter which
the consumer. CASIIEMAN & BRO,
Corner Of 9th and B Streets
May 15--eol2w opposite
The Washington union., 1857-05-15

UNDER CLOTHING. Gentlemen about to lay In their
spring and summer under-cothing should not fail to call
at steyenss under Browns Hotel He has just received
large stock Of superior quality and variety which he
offers at Now York prices.
The Washington union., 1857-05-15

WY ANTED.--Persons desiring to give private din
wv parties supplied with rst class French at
% Tor his services application at
GATHERS RESTAURANT,
Dec 0-2aw3mif 252 Penn. av, between 18th 18Th
The Washington union., 1857-05-15

TIE METROPOLITAN MECHANICS INSTITUTE. This
citation met last evening in the alderncns at the
City Hall Superintendent Stasburys report of the late
exhibition received and read by the president Mr..
Mitchell submitted resolution which adopted that
the report be entered upon the minutes and that the
thanks of the board be presented to the superintendent
for the judcous, faithful, and unexceptonablc
in which hc conducted the exhibition Just closed.
The Washington union., 1857-05-15

EOR SALE OR RENT.-That desirable brick
Road street Georgetown Heights contains ten rooms
including the kitchen and all buildings
M 10Y ee ont by 240 feet deep with 30foot running
the whole ongth OF the south side OF the same.
Adjoining The above property have building
VIII sell on reasonable terms Title ndpnable
possession given.
Ap u--duf BROOKE r. WILLIAMS
~ ENTLEMENS Under Dress for the Spring
M tade-sTEvENs Browns Hotel offer their large stock
Of
Gauze silk under shirts md drawers
Do merno do do
Do cotton do do ss'Hsa t.astasi..
DO thread do
Linen and cotton do
To their customers being superior quality variety
tho lowest and uniform Buying exclusively
enabled TO supply the trade at Now York prices
SIEyENSS Salesroom,
May 9-6tfS Browns Hotel