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THE DISTRIBUTION QUESTION AGAIN.

7b he Editor Of ae Uiaoa;
In lsi2 at the request of Mr. Deane the editor of the
London Times wrote series of letters, which were
published in the Times and afterwards in pamphlet
form in the Great Western Magazine for September lS42
copy of which send You and refer you to that which
treats of the distribution of the public lands This letter
was written at the request of eminent London banker
who told me that persons interested in State bonds
then making upa fund to be sent the United States to
be expended in aiding the election of members of Con-
gres who would favor the assumption Of State debts
else support the distribution of the proceeds of the public
lands of enabling the States to pay their debts
As the arguments then urged against the measure
applicable to the distribution now and foresee the
necessity providing for the payment of the large amount
Of American indebtedness to become due and be-
ieve that prompt and efficient action by the federal
government well as by the indebted States and railroad
companies is indispensable to prevent monetary eris,s
will, with your permission present my views of the
which, if adopted will give continued and
increased prosperity and the which pro-
pose WILL if adopted supeede the necessity of disribu
ton, if that constitutional and expedient
which respectfully submit my London letter proves il
not to be- ask of YOU to republish that letter that
may thus dispose of the question of distribution before
submit the suggestions TO which refer.
DUFF GREEN.
The Washington union., 1857-04-30
INDIAN WAR IN MINNESOTA.

The ST. Paul Pioneer and Democrat of the 14th inst
says
We learn by gentleman from Fort Smelling that a
messenger arrived there yesterday from Mankato with
the alarming intelligence that the Sioux in that vicinity
to the number of six hundred had attacked the white
residents in the neghborhood Of Mankato, had killed
several white men, and burned the town. The
communicated to Col Smith, commandant at Fort Smell
ling, in letter from Capt podd, of St. Peter, calling
upon him for assistance
''Col Smith will leave the fort this morning with three
companies Of infantry for Mankato
We were 10th to place confidence in the above, but it
comes to in such shape to leave doubt of its
thenticity.''
Since the above in type, find the following tel
egraphic despatch in the Baltimore Sun, dated Phadel
phia the 2Sth instant
"A A letter from Gen Shields, dated Fairland April
I5th pointedly contacts the reported numerous Indian
murders on the Mankao river Minnesota Reliable in
formation from Blue Earth county states that there not
the slightest foundation for the absurd reports His let
ter concludes by saying that there is neither hostility
sign of hostility amongst the Indian tribes OF the Terri
tory of Minnesota. The Munesotian Of the goth con-
firms the above"
The Washington union., 1857-04-30
FREE SUFFRAGE TO THE NEGROES.

The black republicans of New York are now striy-
ing TO amend the constitution of that State 80 as to
extend free suffrage to the negroes--or, in other
words to expurgate the present constitutional clause
which requires "a tbree-years citizenship and q
freehold of two hundred and fifty dollars, as quail
cy of this movement on the part Of the higher-law
party is clearly shown in the following extract from
the address recently issued by the democratic men,
bers of tho New York legislature to their constitu
ents
'The question involved in this proposed movement i
not now for the first time before the people Ii was set
tied in the constitution of 1921 after full and elaborate
discussion The agitation to extend the suffrage to this
class revived the birth Of the abolition party but
with little effect that William H. Seward i'm the can
which first elected him to the Office of governor
when nerrogated by committee consisting of John jaw
and Gerrit Smith, as to his views upon this subject re-
piled, under date of Auburn October 22 1885, as fol-
lows,
II believe that all may become competent to the
responsibilities of selfgovernment think. also that
nations and may become debased by ignorance so
to be destitute of the intelligence and virtue requisite for
the discharge of these responsibilities
1.-THE constitution to have adopted those prnci
pies by imposing restriction the right Of suffrage on
the part of the coored population instead Of their total
exclusion In this view the constitutional restriction in
question is scarcely to be regarded distinction found
cd solely complexion but should rather be considered
test to discriminate between those of that race who
possess the requisite intelligence and capacity to discharge
the responsibilities of eemen and those who do not
Objectionable property qualification is for such test
avn not prepared TO sdy hiring Mc actual condition OF
that race, that no test o,gM 70 ers.' {"
The Washington union., 1857-04-30
DEPARrMENT NEWS.
srArn pErAHrxEsr.

A Temporary LtgAshp at as entrance Of ae Auaah The
following notice 10 mariners has been received from Mr.
Charles Hunagle the United States consulgenera al
Calcutta
lightvesse has been temporarily stationed at the
entrance of the river Mutah In the following position
viz In latitude ZIG north, longitude ss AS east nearly
ia 10 hthoms low water spring tides, about miles
southeast Of the Outer or Burheiry-reef buoy,
I'd. This new floating light will hoist red flag at the
manmast head by day, and exhibit clear white light
from sunset TO sunrise and in addition to this she will
if she continues In her position fire rocket at g. p m.
et midnight and at m from the 10th of March until
the 10th of October
3D. For the present pilot brig viii show the light
The Washington union., 1857-04-30
SOME OF THE WONDERS OF THE DAY.

We do not think venture too much in saying
that the railway and the magnetic telegraph have done
TO consolidate great confederacy of States
to remove the prejudices Of sectionalsm, and to
make us one people, with one interest and one des-
tiny, than have been accomplished by all the meas
res Of compromise that have been adopted by our
representatives all the speeches that have been
delivered in or out of Congress. Seventy or eighty
years ago the inland journey from Philadelphia to
Boston occupied period Of from two to three weeks
During the administration of Mr.. Madison trip from
Washington to Savannah not unfrequently consumed
forty days! And az late as 1928 travellers were
often the road for forty eight hours between Wash
ington and Baltimore.
The me-annihilating wonders Of the railway are
still striking if direct our attention to that
portion of the Union which was wilderness within
the recollection of thousands now living who are not
much beyond the middle age of life Before the days
Of steamboats, and locomotives journey to ST. Louis
from the Atlantic cities was a journey of weeks and
even months. Now passengers-as we know from
recent personal experience--can make the trip from
Washington to St Louis in tpo days aud t,eire hours
The writer of this article Just seven days lin
iot'I III fcdCHS from washington Dy the
then quickest mode of conveyance and friend in
forms that in the fall Of 1889 he was three weeks
in making the trip from Baltimore to Louisville,
travelling night and day the whole time, and as rap
idly stage coaches and sternwheel steamers would
permit.
Without steam and tho several interoceanic com
municatons, what would now be the condition of
those great Pacific commonwealth which have add
Cd and which will continue to add SO much
wealth, power, and lustre to our glorious Union ?
few years ago, twelve and even eighteen months
were consumed in trip from the Atlantic scaboard
to San Francisco and back. Now tho round trip can
be made in from six to eight weeks.
The country, no doubt, owes an immense debt Of
gratitude to the noble and enlightened labors of the
long line Of patriots and statesmen which connects
the revolutionary period Of history the pres
ent times; but, while evincng grateful spirit, let
US not be unmindfil Of tho benefits and blessings
and the MISUNDERSTANDING tendencies of the rail-
way and magnetic telegraph.
The Washington union., 1857-04-30
THE CLOUDS BREAKING IN RHODE ISLAND.

The redemption Of Newport, Rhode Island, the old
signs Of the times The vote for mayor stood-for
William H. Crsnston, $50; Swinburno, present mayor
and sham republican and bogus American candidate,
334; scattering, Al. Cranston over Swinburne, 226;
over all, l79. The Providence Post remarks of Mr..
Cranston:
IL is fair to say, that having cung TO the whig party
until II was dead, and heartily despsng the men who
killed Il and the miserable sms which succeeded t. he
planted himself upon the national democratic platform
as the only platform left for honest national men: and in
return for his manly consistent course was voted for by
oil the democrats who voted at oil last Thursday After
his speech at the meeting which nominated him. the Ad.
vertser announced that IL should claim his election as
democratic victory and tho News quoting the paragraph
IS warning to its political friends indicated its convic-
tlon that The claim would he perfectly reasopable and
proper"
The Washington union., 1857-04-30
PENNSYLVANIA.

The Democratic State Committee of Pennsylvania
met at Philadelphia last week. and unanimously pass
ed resolution reconvening the State convention Of
the I'd OF March, at Harrisburg, the 9th day of
June next at 10 o'clock, for the purpose of nonna-
ting candidates to fill the vacancies ON the supreme
bench occasioned by the retiring of Chief Justice
Lewis and the appointment of Judge Black to the
Attorney Generalship Of the United States.
The Washington union., 1857-04-30
THE POSTMASTER GENERAL.
The Lancaster (Pa.) Intelligencer says:

Inc LahcuBter IFH'T II10efnBenCer sHys:
q We hear all sides that the new Postmaster Gen
eral Gov Brown is discharging the and
ous duties of his office to the great satisfaction Of all who
have business with the department His immediate pre-
decessor Judge Campbell admirable officer in every
respect and II is praise enough to know that the
incumbent win fully up TO the standard of the dis
tingushed gentleman who filled the Office during the en-
tire term of the late administration. We predict that
Gov Brown aided, he is by that admirable officer,
Mr. King and the other assistants, will prove to be ono
Of the popular and efficient Postmaster General who
ever filed the difficult post
The Washington union., 1857-04-30

Al democratic meeting held at Lafayette county,
(Niiss-) the 10th instant, among the resolutions
adopted was the following
Resolved That the President, in the selection of our
townsman and fcow-citizen the Hon. Jacob Thompson
Of his cabinet who Is endeared to by many
ties of personal and political friendship, has added another
link in the chain of political friendship TO him. and
has given additional to the world that his adj
minstraton will in all things conform TO the great truths
Of cmocrncy and rebound the glory of our country
The Washington union., 1857-04-30
NAVY DEPARTMENT

Preseatntoa Of Srord 70 Capt Hdnea The Secretary
of the Navy yesterday morning delivered to Capt Hart
stein the superb sword of which published dcscrp-
ton few days since. Mr.. Toucey expressed himself
happy to be The medium of handing to Capt H. that esti
monol Of the English government to his courteous bear
ing on the occasion of conveying the licsolute to
Great Britain
The Washington union., 1857-04-30
OFFICIAL.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.

Samuel L. Hays receiver of public moneys at
eauk Rapids, Minnesota Territory, vice William Fl
Wood, whose commission has expired,
Lewis G. Pyles, of Florida, register Of the land
office at Newnansville, Florida, vice Thomas J. Pre-
walt, deceased.
Abraham II. Palmer of Iowa, receiver of public
moneys at Council Bluffs, Iowa, vice Enos Lowe,
resigned.
The Washington union., 1857-04-30
ANOTHER RESPONSE TO THE INAUGURAL.

On Monday, the 2Oth, an election for municipal Of
fcers took place in Quincy, Illinois, and resulted in
a thorough democratic victory. The Wing contains
the figures, as follows
Mayor-Thaycr, democrat, l,0sO; Savage, repub-
iican, SOL majority 339.
The democrats elect their marshal and majority
of the aldermen.
Two years ago Richardson's majority was "a one
year ago Wood, republican, had 60 majority, and
last fall the democratic majority was 200
This is also another response TO the Presidents
Inaugural.
The Washington union., 1857-04-30

The southside yirgina) railroad has just paid TO
the State nearly 1900 merely tor the transportation of
passengers for six months The rate OF il ono MILL
the tenth part Of cent upon each mile each passenger
travels upon the road
The Washington union., 1857-04-30
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

The Cbat House and Post 09oe az Indianapolis, Ladi-
The Secretary of the Treasury has appointed Edwin
May, esq., superintendent of construction for the
courthouse and post Office authorized to be erected at In
dianapolis, Indiana
The Washington union., 1857-04-30
WASHINGTON CITY.
THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL so, 1867.

ss-sr LSwis Montgomery, Alabama general
cling agent the Tennessee
A. Iswrs JAMES LAWS, ssxrE d. LAWS
sAEI JAnr No 49, South Tenth Philadelphia
general travelling sgent by wrp Jons Col
Inns, JAMES Dzmso HANur jams Tsos NIos H. W hoR
HsoS, W. wnxY, ws l. WATERMAN, ALEX H. oAsos, d. X Mus
1IS, BEs " swus, I. AsasAs 7. DAVE
The Washington union., 1857-04-30

ARMY TESTIMONIAL GENERAL QuIrMAY. officers
of the United States army intend to present Gen. Quit
service of silver plate for his efforts in securing the
passage through Congress of the bill making addition
to their salaries. Gen Quman it will be remembered
the chairman of the House Military Committee
General Scott has written him very handsome letter.
announcing that the senior officer he has consented
to act the organ of his brohcrocers the army
procuring the proposed testimonial. - baltimore Sua
We have unquestionable authority for saying that
the above statements are incorrect. We have heard
that few oficers-folowing out the first impulse of
gratitude to their old and valued associate-in-arms
for his handsome and jealous advocacy of their claims
upon Legislative onsderation--initiated PROPOSE
ton to present handsome testimonial to Gen Quit
But it appears that, upon reflection, the Gen
erals friends-under which description may be COM
prised every name on the army lst-apprehensve
that such a tribute might wear some appearance of
indelcacy, or give some ground for cavil, did not
feel at liberty to act upon the friendly impulse
which gave rise TO the proposition
General Scotts letter, which we have seen. was
couched in warm and handsome terms Of acknowl-
edgment to Gen. Quiman for his friendly interest in
the army but had no reference TO any other or moro
tangible testimonial than the heartfelt expression Of
gratitude and affection on the part Of his former com
rades in the field
The Washington union., 1857-04-30
SECRETARY THOMPSON.

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siafi 10 gepg.Hs ISLAND "a 81 sIgs.r .J.s.
PERIODICAL, STATIONERY,


VARIETY STORE,
Near the corner Of Seventh st. and MARYLAND dv.
rutHE citizens Of the Seventh Ward and the public
IL generally are respectfully informed that CON-
plete assortment Of the leading Monthly and Weekly
Papers, Writing Paper, Letter Paper, Envelopes,
Steel Pens, Pen Holders, and Pencils, together with
School and Miscellaneous Books are kept for sale at
the above store; also variety of fancy articles soch
as Toilet Soaps, Perfumery. Combs Ladies' Hoops,
Gloves, Pins, Needles, Buttons Spool Cotton, PEN
knives, Scissors, Looking Glasses, Porte Monsies,
Chdren's Toys, Cigars and Tobacco of the best
quality, DC, DC, which offered at the usual city
prices for cash. T0fbnlc ..uafii 9at fF on
Among the Periodicals sre-Harper's Magazine,
Putnam's Monthly, Frank Leslie's Family Magazine,
Godeys Lady,s Book, Yankee Notions, Grahamis Ma
gazine, New York Ledger New York Mercury, Bos-
ton Pilot Saturday Evening Post, waverIy Maeazine
HMpers' Weekly, Irish News, and Freeman's Jour-
nal ALSO the daily morning and evening papers of
Washington; all OF which will BE- regularly Oh hand
as early as elsewhere in the CITY, Persons desirip
it have their papers delivered promptly at tneir
residences or places of business they may direct
A liberal share Of patronage from the public is
IN. b. The subscriber continues 10 attend 10
Bounty Land Pension, and other Claims against the
Government Deeds Of Trust Bills Of Sale, Releases,
and other writing, done in legal and satisfactory
style. His Office Is IN immediate counexion with the
above store whore al calls for such business viii be
promptly attended TO. 1l - ss
JOHN E. BAKER,
o3 U T. s'- .aH.Ft 40 General Agent q
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FREDERICK FEMALE, SEMINARYs,

eailA Ics n FREDERICK CITY, MD. aag ea5
SCHOLARS will be received az amy time
~ during the year, and will be charged from the
date OF their entraneetO the end of the scholastc
year, The 1st Of Jsuuary would be q most appro-
pirate time for tbem 70 commence, VI b34,isagf y
This Institution has steadily and permanently In
creased IN numbers for the last eleven years. until
thepresent capacious edfce which III 30 feet 'front.'
80 feet deep, and four stories high became entirely
inadequate' 70 the growing wants OF the school.
IN August last the Trustees c0niuienced another
the west side Of the present edifcy This building
y now under roof and will be ready for occupancy
This ,sdit5a vim svs IL ths largest and rnos,
beautiful exhibition a1om In the city, ,sx large BRO
fessor Srotms, eighteen additional hfch airy iodtnp
rooms and the whole of the high basement will be
fitted up for q gymnaspm for the young ladies' to
exercise in during inclement weather. These i'm.
provements make it ope Of the most extensive and
complete establishments In the United States
This Institution has an able and efficient Board Of
Professors and Teachers, q good Library, excellent
Musical Instrumentsy an extensive Chemical and
Philosophical Apparatus, and itiis confidently be.
ieved that il offers many facilities formparting
thorough, extensive and refined education as any
Seminary in the land. ts.,,.,. ssf .{ n II
The school is not sectarian, on the contrary the
young ladies are strictly required to attend such
Church as parents designate accompanied always By
For Bosrdand Tuition, including furnished Rooms,
Lights, Fue, Washing, etc, $500 per scholastic
year; payable half yearly in advance. s III ,i flss
For Circulars, and other particulars address s
Al,aa a. WINCHESTER, President.
w References IN Washington CIV, D. c. sH.f 4.
Josiah r: Polk, Esq, Vespasian Ellis. ESQ.
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KUAGNIFlCENTo STOCK OF FALL AND
NliaWINTER DRY GOODS NOW OPEN.
The subscriber would invite attention TO the fol-
Paris printed Meripoes and Wool De LANES, very
rich styles, extra cheap.
Fine Black and Fancy Oolored Wool De LANES, al
Ottoman Poplins, mixed, plaid, and striped. N sf
$500 yards Hoyes English Prints, at 10 cents usual
a,oct yards superior pl.id and plain De Bases, al
Jsl12x, yorth Is cents. .a5 .AFaf
l,5oo yards rich new style figured De LANES, at
IN, richly worth lS cents- - Ina sgs,g as.
$50 Ladies' white and colored Corsets, at g. usual
large lot Of Ladies' 6ne white Linen Handke,-
chiefs, at SO, 10, and AZ cents 20 3rHi
20 dozen Ladies' fine white Lama Wool Hose, al 25
cents, usual price so cents. Lar st,tr,,.
90 dozen Ladies' hemsdtcbed Linen Handkerchief,
at 25, richly worth 81 cents.
Ladies' good Kid Gloves from s7lf cents up. Gl
Linen Table Cloths, Napkins, and Towels, great
CHEAP EaBnoIDERrEs. y y
Large lot Swiss and Cambria Collars. ~ =,
Large lot Cambria and Swiss Flouncings, unusually
Handsome Sleeves and Collars in sets. l yf,d
Black Grape Collars, Embroidered Handkerchief,
Persons in want Of Dry Goods should not fail 10
call and examine my stock b. fore purchasing, as
am confident BY 20 doing they can save money.
$40 Seventh street, third door below
$50 Sc the Northern Liberty Market.
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TeIerraph Offices.

Houses Printing Telegrsph, NATIONAL Hotel en-.
n ance on Sixth street. door north of Pennsyva
MIA avenue. To New York via Baltimore, PhiIadel-
.ork with tho Bas,ern line to ST Johns and the
western lines TO New Orleans. A + y, 49,,
Magnetic Telegraph, National Hotel, corner Of 9Th
8 eel and Pennsylvania Avenue, 10 New York,
connecting as above with the extreme Ea,t and
West. iis.bff 1901 Ito Va 3tg0 tI't 4t
southern Telegraph, National Hotel. To Now Or
lcrps via Alexandra, Richmond, Augusta and Mo-
b, and Intermediate points, including all the sea-
board cities. Y ,laI !, xrsy 4N
ween Sixth al, Seventh streets, over Gilman drug
gore. To Wheeling and intermediats points con-
meeting Vi b siif he Western ard Nortbwesseyh
ina Fl-tt W. @afH tf-' as& t8 q
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FOR RuSALE.

vTHE UNDERSIGNED, INTENDING TO RE-
move 10 The west, offers The stock and fixtures
Of his Cigar and Tobacco Store for sale. This Ia
one of the best stands in the CITY, being located ON
Seventh street. and in its most business part. For
further particulars inquire at No. 500, corner of
Seventh and n streets,' OF ~ W ha. sJ,.lo1 TO
80 - "a fEr EMTWHE aE itH .lEYLES7
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MARBLE MANTELs.

MIA RIB E WORK S.-TheS ubscri ber
1vA begs leave to inform his hiendsand the pub
lie that be has increased his stock Of Marble Matels
comprising Sienna, Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian
vein, Italian, and Black Marble, richiy carved and
plaips Vt the best quaiit newest stye and superior
6al which be offers for sale low for cash, sl
Also, 20 Marble Monuments Tombs and Head,
stone Slabs Eastern Marble for intels
tops; Soapstone Calcined plaster, So per barrel ID
Also On hand 2 large lot of Connectcnt brown
tone, New York Flags and steps, suitable for build
ing purposes Y t's
He INVITES the attention OF builders and others 10
his took and will endenvor y give satisfaction to ali
who may fayor him with their orders.LL YaEall73
..tt $3.50 81 !. n .WA, RUTHERFORD, ;g 4
On street bet, 18th and 18th.
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Turning ONT.

The Democracy Of New York turned out last
night TO testify their hearty approval the admin
istration Of James Buchanan, as embodied in his
lnanguraland Message to Congress--N Y. Nsgs
According to all accounts those ofthe friend
y democratic papers incuded-the meeting in
New York on Thursday night was compfete
failure. Repulscd by Tammany and compelled
to meet 10 the open air, with the rain pouring
down upon them as though the Heavens wept
over the sudden degradation Of the President,
the democracy of New York Listened to the
speeches Of Mrs. McMahon's husband, and
Coroner Oonnery. As the meeting was con-
fined TO the Federal cffice holders and their
crowd, the chances are that they turned outr
in the fear that they would be "turned out " IL
they remained at home, ~ lbang Statesman.
Hope writes the poetry Of the boy--rnemcry