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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-04-14
THOMPSON s. CO.,
MARBLE PALACE
No. 50 College Street.

At cur SIX Counter will be fouEd everything Kew and
Dssrb IN this branch Of our business We attend 10 s1es
theme FiOunced Robss-beauuful,
Brncsda do do do
Check do 90 do
Beautiful Six Robes for Evening,
Rick Chene Siss,
Iatiutd JdTdiniere,
Chene stripe silks,
Plaid and Cheek silks, al grades,
Plain Silks, ali eolors,
Rich Armure.
POult de SORE. all colOrs,
hiCh No antique,
Gro de Nap, Marssnas and all kinds Trimming SIX.
The Washington union., 1857-10-03
From the N o. Picayuns Of Sept rc
LATER FROM MEXICO.

The towboat Conqueror, Captain Brown. arrived last
evening brought up with her the mails of the steamship
Texas Captain Forbes from Vera Cruz the 2st instant
The Texas is still detained at quarantine, though
graed to learn there is not single of sickness
board.
On account Of the late hour of the Conquerors arrival
unable 10 get regular mail from the Office.
We have, however, pretty good supply of papers out
side, from which able to CLEAN the general news
Dates from Vera Cruz late as due TO the 10th
from the capital
The federal Congress met the l4th in what is called
the preparatory session forty five members present The
regular session TO open the 10th with great ceremo
Ies the new order of things inaugurated by the new
constitution, going into operation that day At last
accounts sixty deputies had arrived in this city
The Sgo announces that the colonization contract en-
tered into by General Goicoura with the Mexican govern
ment will at be carried into effect and that the col
onists expected to arrive the beginning of October
According to the Trai Uioa of the assassns of
San Vicente recently arrested has made important
aons concerning this celebrated event out of which
have grown all the difficulties with Spain, completely
oneratng Gen. Alvarez from any completely Herewith,
as charged.
1t was reported at the capital that the notorious chief
tain Antonio, who has given much trouble to the gov
ernment in the SOUTH had been shot by his equally
torous comrde Vicaro the former having been caught
in secret correspondence with Alvarez
The ecclesiastical difficulty at Pueba had proved of
most serious character and had been ended only by the
inerposton of the national and the arrest OF
large number of citizens Disturbances of similar and
political character had taken place throughout the repub
lie. Several arrests of political character had been
made at Vera Cruz.
The State of Sonora has again been thrown into vio-
lent excitement by the of another libuster nva
sion from San Francisco. The commanding general,
Pasquera had published proclamation calling the whole
State to arms and threatening the invaders with death
The movements of the llibusters themselves if any
there be, not very clear. One account
their arrival in Lower California another in Sonora The
proclamation of General Pasquera gives definite in
formation He, however pretends to have reliable in
formation that such expedition hovers in the vicinity
of the State
revolution of somewhat formidable character had
broken out in the State Of Guadalaara and still pro-
crossing at last accounts AS to the progress of the
luton in Yucaan have intelligence in the papers
before 1t is stated, however that the neighborng
Territory of Tobasco still quiet from which infer
that the revolution was not spreading.
The Washington union., 1857-10-03

GIoRYING THEIR sHAME.-The know-nothings of Geor-
ga have again and again denied that the Baltimore clubs
of plug uglies "Trip raps &C., &C., had any connexion
with the know-nothing order The evidence is fur
nshed by of their papers in Baltimore that these
'pug uglies and "Trip raps in alliance with the
know-nothings The Baltimore Clipper the leading know
nothing organ in that city, referring to the official proceed
ngs Of the convention of American clubs which as
sembled at the ''Swan club ROOM says
"Upon calling the Of delegates, the following
clubs found to be represented tigers black snakes
stay laes plug uges rough skins hard times little fell
lows blood tubs, dips, ranters, and rip raps."
We hope the question is settled forever. We think it
is time the order in Georgia had name; what say
they TO that of 'HARD TMRsf Federal {Googia) Uhion
The Washington union., 1857-10-03
LocAL rnws.

The CHsAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL We make the an
nouneement that business upon the Chesapeake and Ohio
canal has been resumed with great pleasure and we feel
satisfied that the business and boatmen all along its
line will receive it with rejoicing Yesterday upwards OF
twelve canal boats arrived at Georgetown Large arrivals
of coal may shortly be expected.
Tins Canal Company has had to contend with appalling
difficulties from time to time series of disasters during
the greater portion of the present boating deprived
them of large of revenue and made the expen
dure of large necessary to put the canal in boating
order The in which this has been done Is cal
culated to inspire the community with confidence in the
ability Of the board of directors to meet every emergency
1t is to be hoped that there will be stoppage of bus
ness for the remainder of the season
RATES DISCOUNT the benefit of those having in
terests in local paper currency, append list of
the buying and selling rates adopted by the principal
private banking establishments in the city
The Washington union., 1857-10-03
LATER FROM BUENOS AYREs.

The New York Times has the following ntelli-
gence:
We have received Buenos Ayres papers to the l4th of
August-two weeks later than previous advices. No
of Importance is reported The House of Repre-
sentatves had abolished the passport system and conr
nation by the Senate was daily expected. Divers
railroad enterprises the p 1t is reported that
the expedition which lately set out to explore the Saado
has encountered great obstacles from the swollen state
of that river The little steamers could make but slight
progress against the strong current and found
almost impossible to keep in the right channel We
hope however, to hear by next arrival that these difficult
ties have been conquered the navigation of the Saado
is of the most important enterprises foot for
the development OF the of the South American
continent"
The Washington union., 1857-10-03

The present movements in trade says the Baltimore
Sun) peculiar. Notwithstanding the difficulty ex
perienced in selling bills of exchange, learn from the
Herald that the shipments of produce from New York to
Europe Wednesday, principally breadstufs val
ued at $l97 45O Included in the shipments $32,
600 worth of cotton $4,000 Of sugar. and SIS 900 Of
crude turpentne. similar shipment valued at about
$50, 900, made at Philadelphia on Tuesday. The
proceeds of these shipments under the present crcum
stances, must return in specie At New Orleans and Mo-
bile large shipments of cotton being made to Europe
while from Baltimore, Richmond and Charleston ship
ments of breadstus also being made to extent
Among the charter movements at New York Wednes-
day, two Bremen vessels taken up to load with
American produce for Australia including -four, SC.
The Washington union., 1857-10-03
For tho Union.
BALTIMORE AS IT is.
BALrMoRE, September 80, 1857

BALTIMORE September 80, 1851
Mr. EDIroR The justice of your recent structures upon
the condition of affairs in Baltimore is acknowledged by
every in this city who has any regard for truth To
show how much respect is due to the statements of the
Patriot and Clipper that your charges against the chaac
ter of city false and groundles beg submit
to your readers the advertisement of the chief of police
which daily appears in city papers 1t is of itself
perfect vndcaon Of tho truth of your charges as to the
state Of morals which exists in Baltimore
PoIlcR NorIcE. consequence of lawIess spirit
which has shown itself in parts of the city, his
honor the mayor has directed INCREASE in the
serve force in the eastern and western districts
This force will be kept constantly duty and ready
for service
hereby direct that Deputy Marshal Manly take
charge in person. of the force in the western and south
districts
The force in the eastern and middle districts will be
der my own immediate supervision.
As it is impossible to cover with the force at the dis
posa of the city, all parts of the districts where these
currences take place. 1t Is respectfully requested that
citizen who may witness any dsordery riotous pro-
ceengs in advance of the police may have to
suspect any attempt violate the law will report imc-
datoly to the nearest station
BENZ. w. HERRING,
Marshal of Police
In addition to the above, / send you without com
ment an item from the local columns of the Sun of
this morning
ATTACK ON PASSENGER Coach Yesterday morning,
whilst the fouroc passenger coach of one of the lead
Ing hotels conveying its guests to the Camden sta
tion II wantony assaed the corner of Baltimore
and Charles streets by party of ruffans, who throw
bricks and discharged pistols at the vehicle The windows
smashed by the missiles, and ball from pistol
lodged in the sash-work. No one was injured
The leading ho,cr referred to is Barnums. The coach
assacd filled with passengers chiefly strangers leay-
ing the city The place where tho attack was made is
one Of tho most public business and fashionable parts of
the city Asya there have been no arrests
Win the Clipper and Patriot say that all is peace
quiet, and order in Baltimore
A STRANGER.
The Washington union., 1857-10-03

0NHEAP Railroads for India and the Colonies by
~ F. Hemmng, London, 1857 81 cents.
Northern India by W. Andrew London 1851
81 cents.
Tohausens Countries London 1857 81
#
Hersets Treaties 9th volume Lon
don, 1851. ~.
Ruskin's Elements Of Drawing London, 1857. 81 25,
Connaissance Fomps 1859, Paris 1857. ~ 70.
the Duke Of Saint Sinon Volumes London 1857
s. so.
OF Whist at the Portland Club London 1857 ST.
Annual for 1855 Tomlnsons Chess Saunton
Lewis's Chess Lewis Chess Match Lewss
Chess Phdor's Chess Studies Walkers
Phedor Coss Loos Jaenschs Chess Openings each
volume London.
FRANCK TAYLOR.
The Washington union., 1857-10-03
COOKING RANGES.
Oct 12awtDec1

II HAVE this day received at the Metropolitan
stove Crate Furnace and Cooking Range Factory
cooking ranges They will
cooking, washing ironing &c. and heat tho psr ana
chambers above, with one small coal fire. .
best and latest improved parlQr hrepaccs wch Also
the above like tho
all the above to call at my dwelling NO
and H. where SEQ them both
for yourselves They arc certainly hs
before offered In this market
There Baltimore last fall over b0 OF the ranges an OK
aacon and produce references
tho sole agent for the above for this CITY,
Metropolitan Stove and Crate Factory NOS $40
purchase and cheap stove, range or
furnish house from the Kitchen tho atc Win
all kinds Of house furnishing articles cheap for cash
C. WOODWARD,
Metropolitan Stove and Crate Facory,
Penn. avenue, between 10th and llth su.
Sem d
The Washington union., 1857-10-03
Magnificent Grain and stock Farm for Sale.

TINE subscriber having fixed his residence in
Washington years. wishes sell his farm stock &c
upon terms fail to be satisfactory who is
farming raising The farm which will sell,
quality land lying In tho county Pike
Missouri milo from the town OF Bowling
There about hundred
gently rolling pae the balance in timber Upwards OF
cultivation hundred
wheat orchard Of the
finely enclosed by Usage
hodge the ncghbohood Besides
ponds there small creek running
through aordng nexhausbe supply Of water all
miles from the nourishiDg
growing louisiana market the Misis
spp river plank complete Bowling Grecn by which
produce to louisiana and return the
day.
buildings cottage dwelling house good repair contain
ing rooms pantry smoke house, houses
outhouses Besides the stock
falling spring within hundred yards OF
Of which thirty feet doep and ten feet
with brick and pastered inside with
otherwise finished in tho compoes manner
a healf farm in the State Of Missou1i nor Is
estimation beautiful and valuable oneac
cording the wish to sell IT, simply because
enterprise the editor and proprietor
UsIoS cannot conveniently and carry 1t
on to proper advantage
made accommodating BY paying third
have four the balance in by
securing the deferred payments the usual
subscriber Washington city,
Harris, Samuel f. Murray Bowling Green
sept 20 VIM A. HARRIS
The Washington union., 1857-10-03
FLORIDA.

Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT Sept 80, 1857.
PROPOSALS. for carrying the mails of the Uni
ted States from 1st December 1857 aoh June 1882 the
following the State Of In the herein
specified will be received Contract Office the Post Office Dc
partmen in the city Of Washington, until Of the 18th No
vcmber 1887, to be decided on the following day
6s75 From Precot the line OF the Florida raroad by
Fort Haree Gainesville Mcanopy, Ocala and back
three times week. In four horse coaches
Bidders will state the distance other intermediate Offices
any and schedule OF and arrivals
making close connexions with the railroad. u
6S78 From Preos Store the line OF the Florida raroad by
New River and st. Louis to Newnansvie, 80 miles and
back three times week, in four horse coaches,
Bidders will schedule OF departures and arrivals
making close connexions with the railroad.
6s77 From Presoos Store the line OF the Florida raoad
Mddloburg Is miles and back, twice a week horse
coach.
Bidders will q schedule
making close connexions with the railroad.
For forms Of proposal
tons and requirements to be embraced tho
mcnt OF January 12 1885, pamphlet form, principal post
Offices. A. " BROWN,
Oct S-1nw4w Postmaster General.
The Washington union., 1857-10-03

William s. Williams, of grocer at Wheeling was
arrested at that place Tuesday last charged with being
the person who few days since obtained, through
young lad named Mcain the contents of the post office
bag of the Manufacturers and Farmers Bank Of Wheel
ing. He held to bail in the sum of two thousand
dollars He arrested while sitting at the breakfast
table, and only hour two after his marriage with
respectable and interesting young lady, daughter 81
Mr. JOS Stisson and the point of starting on his
wedding tour
The Washington union., 1857-10-03

course, Buffalo, Wednesday. Six seven Indians
started, but tho fourth mile only four left
Smith, Cattaraugus Indian took the lead at the
start, and opened the gap steadily coming in nearly
half mile ahead of Hill, who was second. The time
Smith, Sem. 32s. Hill, 5Sm. 22s Sundown
Com. ss Streepock, Com, 3ss. Smith being the win
ner by minute and fifty seconds.
The Washington union., 1857-10-03

Among the fine horses Says the New Haven Register)
exhibition at Springfield several old fellows" in
capital condition, and ''good shape" A Mr.. L. B.
Brown has horse team the ground whose united
ages nnety-om years. and who still make good show
before light carriage. horse that has not been in
ured at nine years of ago has good look for another ten
years,
The Washington union., 1857-10-03

The number of locomotives running in the United
States at the present time estimated to exceed nine
thousand The proportion of engines to length of road
will average to every three miles for while of
the western roads have but ono to every five or six miles,
many Others like the Ere New York Central Baltimore
and Ohio, &c., have one for nearly every two miles.
The Washington union., 1857-10-03

hay- THE Rev. VIM. Pinkney, d. D.. having ac-
cepd the call tho vsy the Church the Ascension will
upon the duties his rectorshp Sunday, October H.
desiring pews the church will please apply
c. T. HURLBURT,
... ... Register OF Ascension Church,
Room No. IL, west wing Patent ONCE.
b-TuW&Stft
The Washington union., 1857-10-03
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

September %, 1857
HEREBY GIVEN the holders stocks the United
that this department will purchase such certificates shall be
here duly assigned the United States previous the t
November the heretofore offered and paid
10 per cent. premium tho loan Of lS42;
16 per premium loans Of 1847 and 1848 and
premium Texas indemnity stock together
with the accrued in each from 1st July.
Certificates of after the 1 Novem
until further notice shall be will bo purchased the fol-
lowing rates. viz
per cent premium on the loan Of 1912;
IA per premium tho loans Of ls47 1s4s
premium Texas indemnity stock with the
accrued interest payable thereon, respectively.
Where certificates Of stock inscribed and transferable the books
shall be received here assigned the United
December when the transfer books will be closed
January, when the yearly payable
the hafyear be expressly the
stakeholder interest for the half
year included settlement but the will payable
the interest schedules
purchase will be settled favor lawful
holder tho stock who shall assign it to the United the
prescribed regulations of assignments
be made the by draft the assistant
Boston, New York. Philadelphia at the option the party
shall be made One days additional in
receipt here for the draft to be
sont by mail. HOWELL. COBB,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
Sop 24--d6 [lntel]
The Washington union., 1857-10-03
BIZ TELEaRAPH.
-Four Dzs Later from Mrope.

NEw YoRK, Oct 2--The r.. NJ. steamer Arabia, with
Liverpool dates to the I9th arrived here this morning
Her adyices from Liverpool and London four days
later than those by the Jura The steamers City OF Wash
ingon and the North star had arrived out the former on
the 10th and the latter on the 10th.
Cyrus W. Field esq. mas among the passengers In the
Arabia.
Delhi had not been taken on the 2sth July. 1t was
rumored that the British had retired from befofe the city
ON account of sickness but another report says that large
renfofceens had arrived and assault was expected
In a few days More mutinies had been reported in
cuding regiment In the Bombay presidency Several
victories had been gained over thc niutineers
There is nothing later from China.
The continental news is generally unimportant.
The Atlantic cable 10 be landed and stored at the
Plymouth navy yard until next year.
The soop-of-war Plymouth bad arrived at Southamp-
panic had taken possession of the French Boue and
the Credit Mobiler had largely declined
There had also been panic at Vieiffai
There various speculaons about the Imperial In
terview at Stuttgart.
1t was said that Napoleon wishes the Gar and Queen
Victoria to meet him in Paris.
The Spanish ministry had rendered their resignation
but had not been accepted 1t reported at Madrid
that General Concha to continue Governor of Gu
ba.
The Evangelical Alliance was in session at Berlin Am
bassador Wright Bishop Simpson, and DIR. Baird were Ia
king active part in the proceedings.
In Belfast amnesty had been proclaimed, and all
arms and ammunition were to be given up,
Ihe ship Harkaway, from Charleston pound lor LAYER
pool was burnt at sea the 7th of September. The
passengers and were saved.
The Arabia reached her dock at 81, M too late for
the early southern mails She brought l40 passengers.
THE MARKETS.
The Liverpool cotton market for the week closed quiet
and steady the weeks sales amounting to rs 600 bales;
speculators taking rs, 900, and exporters 1000 mid
ding qualities had advanced 3D. but fair and ordinary
were unchanged The estimated sales on Friday
5000 bales closing steady; Orleans mddlng, Sled;
Mobile middling Old: Uplands middling 9bd Stock
in port 3l2 500 bales including 2l9 900 of American
Manchester adviceswere favorable.
Breadstufs closed quiet and generally unchanged Flour
had advancing tendency
Provisions closed with declining tendency.
Consols for money, cog 9O4
Financial MNin5 in Nep York.
New YORK, Oct. 2.-1he sentiment of the meeting of
bank presidents held here to-day three to against
bank suspension
1t is understood that the feeling pervades all the
banks in the State.
The Washington union., 1857-10-03

INALL SUPPLY OF NEW JEWELRY, Watches
II and Silver warc--M W. Gait Bro. open this day
splendid OF the styles ladies' and gcntcmen
very superior watches
Maachie and black lava coral and jet ewery
possible variety fancy silver suitable for
.
everything and desirable in line
offered unusually low.
M. W. GAIT BRO,
324 Penn avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
The Washington union., 1857-10-03
OF FICIAL.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,


Washington, September 20, 1857
the United States Me-
Yucatan Of the death a the 4h Of June
Eugene citizen of the United States and
levod a native Of tho State Of New York.
by hands Of the
resides Merida.
The Washington union., 1857-10-03
More Failures.

NEW YonK, Oct 2.-Messrs Brummell Registers,
southern produce house, Pierre Choeau connected with
St. Louis establishment; and Hutchinson, Tiffanny &
Co., dry-goods merchants, have failed.
The Washington union., 1857-10-03

Hon. Galusha A. Grow, member of Congress from the
Bradford district, Pennsylvania Is lying quite i'll
Coverleys Hotel, Harrisburg.
The Washington union., 1857-10-03
Letter writing and Copying.

Letter Writing and Copying.
DERSONS WANTING LETTERS WRITTEN ON
business friendship, confidential affairs.
promptly and neatly executed as copying with dc
spatch at the Office OF
EDMUND =. BROWN
Notary Public, &c, o nd
N BAH business in this Office Is kept strictly confidential
p E. F.B
Oct 3-2aw3m IInteil
The Washington union., 1857-10-03
Commercial and Financial Meeting

BOSTON, Oct. 2--The meeting of the merchants to
slider the financial emergency largely attended No
definite action has yet been decided upon, but from the
tone of discussion the merchants will sustain the banks
The Washington union., 1857-10-03

FLOUR INSPECTION is stated that the total quantity
of flour inspected at Alexandria for the quarter ending the
Goth ult amounted to Is, 14I barrels.
The Washington union., 1857-10-03

S6Ss RELIGIOUS NoTICE--The Disciples will have
service usual the Of Tempe
rance Hall, commencing at IL O'Clock,
The Washington union., 1857-10-03

Thursday 1st by Rev. JOHN D.,
JOSEPH WRIGHT OF Virginia. Miss DEBBE f. daughter of JoHs
Y. BRYANT, esq, Of this city.
Norfolk papers please copy.]
The Washington union., 1857-10-03
MARRIED.

The receipts of the late Illinois State Fair foot VI
$12 $50.
The Washington union., 1857-10-03

PERSONAL. Hon. Eli s. Shorter, of Alabama, arrived
in this city yesterday and has taken at the Kirk
wood House
The Washington union., 1857-10-03

John +. Tfayer the Boston banker and broker, who
died few days ago. left estate valued at s.
The Washington union., 1857-10-03

REGArrA--A regatta came off yesterday from Hunt
ing Park to Fort Washington, in which five boats
entered The prize-a silver goblet valued at s25-was
won by the boat James Allen, entered by d. Stewart.
The Washington union., 1857-10-03

TNHE Life of John Fitch, the Inventor of the
l Steamboat; by Thompson Westcott. vol. rs.
Quits a Novel; by the Baroness Tauphuus sl rs
The Legal Advisor; by Edwin 7. Freedley. vol 81 as
Modern Reform Examined; by Joseph G. Stiles. 81.
Information About Texas; by u f. X Braman. rs cents.
Buffers Analogy Of Religion with notes &c by Howard Mcom
n. T5 cents. FRANCK TAYLOR.
Sept 70
The Washington union., 1857-10-03

The RIVER. The Water Witch arrived at the Washing
navyyard from New York yesterday morning, at half
past o'clock. schooner belonging to the United
States Coast Survey went ashore yesterday morning
the fats off the Penitentiary schooner arrived at
Georgetown from Port Deposit with 900 feet of lum
ber Capt Megs received $500 additional of cement for
use ON the Capitol extension.
The Washington union., 1857-10-03

DUyALL & BRO, Merchant Tailors, have just
IL New York. and receiving their new
winter Of the latest and richest Among
old of England cloths and cass
meres, very fine and scarce.
fully prepared all garments made in our usual sy
Of elegance
Our generally invited TO call and
their selections
N.B.-wanted hrstrae men hands for making pants
Sep 12--3law3wlt DUVAlL BRO.
The Washington union., 1857-10-03

Banking House
SWEENY RrTTENHoUSE, FAINT, co.
WYE will open gold, currency, and Virginia
wv deposo and credit the difference between gold
Those drawing Virginia will mark their
checks accordingly.
Those depoting specie will bc paid in gold silver.
for foreign bank
a. well a home currency usual.
swEENY, RrTTENHoUsE, FAINT, g. CO.,
30-d1m Bankers