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The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-31

The preceding table shows that out of 426l2 tons
the total aggregate that entered the port of Quay.
aqui in 1885, there is assigned to Great Britain %.
or tons, or over so per cent. on the whole, while
within fraction Of 20 per cent of the total value of
imports was hoated under tho British flag In like
manner the injurious effect upon American trado Of
the treaty between Ecuador and SPAIN already re-
forred 10, may be in tho value assigned to the
Spanish flag, not only in the statement Of imports
above given, but also in the following table, showing
the navigation and exports for tho same year 1t
will be further seen that in tho exports, too, Great
Britain maintains her ascendency, oven to larger
extent, comparatively, than in the import trade sa
Tabular settlement srbtng NE navigation and l,p Of he export
l3t.@ t'' W trade of Gu1,ao,uI \, I656
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-31
THE ELECTION OF JUDGE NICHOLSON.

Woycopy the following from the Nashville Ton
nesseo) Union of last Wednesday mornings issue
1--WE have barely time in preparing our paper for
press to announce that the Hon. A. O. p Nicholson was
elected yesterday by convention of the two houses
d the Tennessee legislature the Senate of tho United
States fer six years, commencing March, 1859 Hon.
John Bell was nominated and voted fol- by his party
The proceedings of this convention OF than or
binary interest and will be given In full in our legisla
tive reports tomorrow ,..
The election of Judge Nicholson to the Senate of
the United States is spoken of by our democratic
contemporaries in terms of warm and strong com
mendstiou. The subioined notice is from tho Boston
Pest: &c.. .. ..a.gr-
she Hon. A. O. r. Nicholson of Tennessee to tho Sem
ate OF tho United States While regarding with respect
tu consideration the oher distinguished gentlemen of the
state who candidates for the place and desiring In
nothing TO detact from their merits political and per-
sona we cannot orbear to recognize the special fitness
OF AG, Nicholson TO be- with Governor Johnson senator
OF Tennessee, Mr.. Nicholson ia moro Immediately
hnown throughout the United States long since
printer to the Senate for two years. and the editor for
three years of tho Washington Union Ii honorable
TO the newspaper press of tho country thus to
OF Its abest and best elevated TO the dignity and the
wide sphere OF influence OF senator Of the United States
But Mr.. Nicholson will not DO man in that body
lie has already served there senator from Tennessee
at an carly period of his life by appointment of the gov
ernor Of that State In that brief service he had time to
prove to the country his ability debater not less
than his great mental qualities his mastery of the pub
lie questions of the day. and his just appreciation of the
interests and the honor of his country We predict for
him now distinguished place among his colleagues of
the Senate
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trade Of Guayaqa1 IN 1856,

Here, again, we find Great Britain asserts her pre-
rogative of monopoly, by drawing to her Gag con-
siderably over so per cent of all the tonnage, and
than rs per cent Of all the cxports-tbo cocoa
hides, tobacco wool straw hats, coffee, bark, orch
Ia India rubber, &c.-of Ecuador TO say nothing Of
tho active prodomiDating influence which this COM
morcial superiority must give to her consular and d.
plomatc agents in moulding the commercial laws and
regulations Of the republic in such manner as may
best maintain tho ascendency Of her flag.
That our mercantile readers may clearly under.
stand the description ofmerchandise and have some
idea of the marketable quantity annually sold at the
port Of Guayaqnil, we append the following state
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-31
LATER FROM TEXAS.
The Galveston News, Of the goth inst, says !;

Jhe ttalvestOn news, OF the 6Utn INST, says.
The alarm that was manifested in this city among some
citizens in consequence Of the of bank suspen
sions in New Orleans received by Friday steamer
to have as suddenly subsidized by the favorable
brought by yesterdays mail.
Our bank continues to redeem its notes when present
ed though the small holders relieved from their
fears and pretty well understood this circulation is
quite limited. Checks paid yesterday promptly
and the Civilian learns that the failure to pay them
Saturday was solely for the purpose Of devotng that day
to the demands of the numerous class of smallnote
ans s aarn % a8a greatly needeu Ine
The fact that this bank had greatly ctaied its cculs-
tion and that the paper of r. ID. g. Mills is almost
entirely withdrawn from circulation, has left
than usually dependent the New Orleans bank paper
as our only medium of exchange. 1t was owing mainly
to this fact that some alarm felt the reported
pension Of the New Orleans banks
The News speaking of the Galveston Houston, and
Henderson railroad, says
1--WE are glad to be able to state that upon receiving
full information of the present condition and of
tho company the contractors the above road have
become perfectly satisfied that all is right and have de-
tcnined to push the work ahead with all possible des
patch. /"
The Nicaragua fever prevails in Fort Bend and it is
said TINT colony of sixty will go from that and adjon-
ing counties with implements of husbandy well as of
warfare intending to become settlers and Gull
tiyators Of the soil in that beautiful country.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-31

1t will be perceived that quite large number Of
the articles given in tbs preceding statement are
Guided among our own domestic manufactures while
in all of them if we except vino and silk according
to the ordinary and natural laws Of trade, we should
be able 10 defy any competition on the part Of Euro
pean merchants But this is not tho only instance
in which European lines Of steamers, plying regular
y between the ports Of the South Pacific, more than
neutralize our many advantages in respect TO the
South American trade.
We also present in tabular form the exports and
their respective values in 1856, converting the
money into United States currency,
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-31
HON. ROBERT TooslBs.

The Legislature of Georgia win assemble at Mil
ledgevllo on Wednesday noxt the 4th Inst, and the
Inauguration of Gov Brown will take place, we pre-
sumo on the following Friday. Among the first acts
Of the legislature viii be the election Of United
States senator to provide for vacancy that might
otherwise take place by the expiration Of Senator
Toombs's term Of Office on the Sd Of March. 1859.
As it appears to be the general wish of tho de-
mocracy Of Georgia that Senator Toombs should be
his own successor, we may without indelieacy and
without exposing ourselves to the charge of oicious
and offensive interference add our humble tribute to
tho claims and merits Of one who is alike dear to the
democracy Of his native State and Of the whole
Union.
OF Dir. Toombs's rare and commanding qualities as
delberative and popular speaker Of his ardont pa.
iriohsm and long and distinguished public services,
the whole country already advised. His triumphs
before popular assemblies and in tho most exalted
deliberative body in tho world and tho active and
leading part which he has taken in measures which
have redoundod TO the glory of country aud the
success of the democratic party already part and
parcel Of the political history of the nation.
The great services rendered by Mr. Toonbs to tho
democratic party at the last presidential election are
as fully appreciated outside Of Georgia within the
borders of that prosperous and powerful State and
the talents and influence which were SO effectively
used by the distinguished senator in aiding TO bring
the present administration into power will be as ar
IDENTIFY and powerfully employed to defend it from
the separate OF combined assaults of the open or
concealed enemies Of democratic principles
Of Mr.. Toombss signal services in the recent bril-
liant canvass in his State itwoud be superuous now
TO speak That they fully and gratefully apprecia
ted by the democracy of Georgia will BIO soon evil
denced by tho action of the Legislature of that State
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-31

After fair and critical trial, We havo no hesita.
ton in pronouncnS "Barnards snt-corrosive car
BOMBED steelpens" perfection as perfection
can DO attained by human ingenuity. They possess
every quality for clear rapid, and easy penmsnshp,
ond the official aud unofficial public Of Washington
win, no doubt, feel greatly obliged to Mr. Barnard
for placing within their reach this longnoeded and
long wished-for article
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-31
FINANCES OF VIRGINIA

1t appears from an official statement of the treas
nror of Virginia that, for tho fiscal year ending the
9oth of September there was received into the treas
ury the sum ofs7, s29, ls4. This includes balance
ofa73sI2 on hand at the beginning of the year.
The expenditures reached s7449,222, leaving bal
anco on the LIST instant Of 1919 97l of which S37-
l24 is applicable to the credit of the State, and 1921
93l to the sinking fund
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-31

An error having occurred in brief editorial mo-
tice Of the finances of Georgia, which appeared in
the Union few days ago. we reproduce the para
graph In a corrected form:
Tho receipts of tho Georgia treasury for the fsca
year ending the goth inst reached ss49 0e and
the disbursements for tho same time s5llTS9 60 OF
the balance Of s437 s26 It, the of s32 1854 consist
inr of bank stock, Is unavailable
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-31
ALABAMA STATE FAIR.

The third annual fair of the Alabama State Agri-
cultural Society win BIO held at Montgomery on the
18th, 18th, 10th, and Goth Of November Hon. Ed
ward Everett will visit Montgomery during the fair,
and deliver his celebrated Grafton the life and
character of Washington in aid Of tho Ladies'
Mount Vernon Association. ,.s g-g,s,sg.
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WASHINGTON CITY.
SATURDAY EVENING. ooT. 81, 1857.

ns-,F IRl1 JAHns Of philadelphia general travelling
agent Aed by jams DsSsIs0 ooLns Hldrr, EpscsD
". WILEY, JoHs X pkEhSo, EvAss X JAnn ASnAAS
A. DAVE, II. 4. EoAzKpo
RB>u W. JA,s, Harrison street. cneansa, Ohio our
general selecting The Western States and Texas assisted BY
"a s. TaosAs wiAs H. IsoxAs TEos JAMES, Dr.. l. CAnDs
oRoR0E AoRas Receipts Ct either viii be good
n9-ll collect moneys the
Cnen once FOR subscriptions advertisements In the District
Columbia
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2l6,O7S
posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

.Npa Fmiwe.-The Post Office Department has
cevcd intelligence from Special Agent Hoxie TINT the
failure the 30th inst Of the through express mail be-
tween Baltimore aud Cincinnati, bound east caused
by the breaking Of the engine Cumberland. The
mail was delayed two hours and half
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-31

The Butte RECORD newspaper says /" 1t is estimated
that In Sierra county, California there are now COM
rnenoed one hundred bedrock t,mnels TO complete
which win cost $50 900 eachthe cost of the whole
amounting 70 the enormous of SIS, 900 o00 It will
require three years to complete theso tunnels ready to
begin TO mine and the work Of preparation only will give
employment 10 eight hundred men, at 81 day for that
arne'
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-31

Mrss,s.PpI BANKS "A shrcwd sb,',g gentleman in New
OrIean requested Col Dick Mash. Nstchez, 10 tcle
gram him the condition Of the banks in Mississippi
thst he might, if possible, turn IL to advantage The
Celebrated colonel sent the following despatch ~ the ae
said nquiring gentleman; ssaias ssl
Two more banks in Mississippi gone down the bank
at New Carthage and the hank at 1Iani Times Cause
the draw made upon them by the waters Of the Mississippi
river" 1851 3msp
We think This was a capital take on Thank Heaven,
Mississippi is not cured with spapcr money, and we
hope abe will be- Our people are safe let them
remain SC. Natcbcs Free 7Iudv. se
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-31
THE SECRETARY OF WAR.
The Boston Post says:

''Governor Floyd, Secretary of the War Department
completed his examination Of the snory at Springfield
on Wednesday, and left in the train for Hartford,
where he TO visit Col Colts works. Gov. Floyds
visit to Springfield mutually agreeable to him. the
superintendent and all employed in the Armory, and to
the citizens - .ELh-ntl.. .--.e .-l.- .L.1tlI-e
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-31

Tiig GRrAr EAsrrns. The London Globe says livery
effort IL now being made at the budcrs yard, Millwa
for the launching this lcviahan vessel tho property Of
the Eastern Steam Navigation Company. Large bodies
Of men are necessarily employed in relays and from the
state of forwarness In which she appears there NO
doubt that she will DO ready by the time xed-sz the
first week In November
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-31
THE WASHINGTON UNION.
NsgEaxssn~4,N Ew ).
STATE DsrAHrmrSr.

STATE DEPARTMENT..
haporana 70 Asriaos Information has been received
nom the United States consulate at Vera Cruz that the
steepe Of the old church called the MERGED ia os d "a
1eeedl owing TO its dlapdated condition. fell down
about the LIST instant
AS this stecpo has served for many years past as
landmark to vessels going into the port Of Vera Cruz by
the eastern passage ee Bpns Coast Pilot 10th edition,
page 2sS Il is believed that knowledge of its demoli
tion will prove important 10 american shipping.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-31

on their grain rather than sell at present rates They
predict that in -four six months 1t viii bring eha
more thar at present But they to forget that the
interest Of the money II the present condition OF Affairs
is likely to be fully ceial to the rise in prices Prompt
sales will aid in restoring business to its proper channels
and greatly ease e money market The nmblc sixpence
in these times is better than the slow shilling.
[Bgitmus Sm.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-31

We have but fcwwords more to add in reference
to the foreign commerce of Ecuador. Ships bound
to Guayaquil anchor off the village of Puma, on the
northeast point of the island, to take on board
pilot and custom-house officer. The navigation of
the river is facilitated by its strong tide, and rise
and fall of Ii to II feet there some banks in
the river but along its course will DO found dead
channel of about four fathoms, except the bar at
the Chupador. about eight miles above Puma, where
there is fifteen feet at low water The pilots station
is at the village of Puma, but they be taken on
as far as Punta Elena on payment of half dollar
per foot extra. The pilotage is paid according to
draft Of water From and to Puma, ~ per foot Of
vessels draft; from and to Punta Elena, 81 so per
foot Of vessels draft.
Ths port dues are Captain Of the port, "a; mus
ter roll 81 anchorage, 80, buoys and clearing 81;
tonnage, rs cents per ton light, CT cents per ton.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-25

We are indebted TO Mr.. Kenton. Of the A.
Fuseher; Mr. Thos. Jacobs. ofthe William R.
Douglas; Mr. Richardson's of the r. w. Adams;
Mr.. Hayes, Of the Swan: Mr. White. of the AT.
ton. jr.; and the clerk Of the Col. Edwards. FL
late New Orleans papers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-25


A recent examination, by a committee .ap-
pointed By the legislature, has brought to,light
astounding defalcations on tile part Of the out
going black republican officers Of Indiana Ger
tifcates for issuing patents for near 20 900
acres of swamp lands have been issuedi favor
ofone Of the State officers, for which no money
whatever has been paid. The accounts Of the
State treasurer show deficit Of $50 900. which
lie pocketed; and the books Of the comptroller
show the issue Of a large amount of bank pa
per without taking the security required By
law. Il is evident there has been stealing all
around the board. =
EE
The New York Shipping Listand Price Cur
rent states that Bucnos Ayres hides--lhe best
imported into this country--now sell for 345
cents % ib.. while last.June the price was 95
cents. This is rise Of fully SO per cent. in
eight months. though the present supply is not
less than usual at this season Of the wear
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-25

The Dahlonega Georgian speaks confidently
Of the richness Of that county in golden ores
The editor thinks that no region ID California.
Of the same extent. Is richer in the precions
metal than sLumpkin county. Specimens Of
gold quart from the mine Of Mrs Vincent. Paul
ding county. appear to be rich. and is easily
crushed and rorked
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-25

Mr., Brennan. for some months past principal
editor Of the Delta, viii in asfew days com
mence the publication Of a new daily journal,
entitled the New Orleans Times It is to be
devoted TO statesrights and southern-rights, as
taught ~ ino: G. Calhoun. and as matter ol
course. will be rather hostile to the present ad
ministration
&4ss
The weather is again warn, and pleasant.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-25

BAL1Ns CoTToE WITH W1RE.-An Alabama
Of the Charleston Courier ar
CUES warmly in favor Of this new mode of bal
ing cotton. The principal advantage is that
wire will no burn like rope and, bursting, scat
ter the cotton 10 the flames and the wind. caus-
ing the destruction OF every other bale within
Its reach Cotton bound with wlre moreover,
could scarcely be made to blaze, and il com
busticn be carried on at all, IT must be in a
smoulderiny condition. The wire would hold
the cotton more firmly than rope, in compact
mass, so that air could scarcely reach the parts
on fire. TIE danger from the dcvouring ele-
mem benz less. The insurance in store or on
shipboard ought greatly to be reduced Wire
also is cheaper AMI litter than rope. and could
At erWards be used in baIing up gooIs or 9TH
er purposes. It should be very nlalleahle and
galvanised or dipped in coal fire. so as TO pre-
vent the possibili Of It's rusting. Like rope.
il can BE- a ijusted to any sized bale, both in
picking AM COMPRISING.
The Georgia papers are just now taken up
with the unprecedented large receipts Of cotton,
already more than two millions of bales. The
common opinionin that State. as also in South
Carolina. seems to be that comparatively little
cotton remains on the plantations. The crop
has been hurried to market earlier than usual
under The s1imulantso Of high prices, good roads
and excellent navigation.
"A letter dated Jacksonville. Fa.. March 9Th
sayssthe cold through the past winter killed
most Of tie young orange trees in that vicinii-
". consequently the crop Of oranges next Yea,
VIII De very short, It there are any at All,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-25

The steamer A. Fuselier broughtup 200 tons
Of iron, for the Pacific railroad. We under
stand that it will be Immediately put down on
the section Of road recently graded This is
the first cargo Of railroad iron that has been
brought to this part of the country.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-25

SELLING SrocK. The following bill has been
introduced mo the legislature. and viii We
learn. in all probability, become y law:
Be it enacted DC. That hereafter anr per
son residing in the Stateof Louisiana driving
live stock 10 the CRY Of New Orleans. shall
have the right 70 sell their own cattle without
being compelled to employ agents for so doing
The second section repeals all laws or parts
of laws contrary to the fore roinu nrurisions.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-25

The river j. falling slowly from the foot Of
the raft to Grand Ecore. There being not more
than $500 to 5000 bales Of cotton for shipment
on upper Red River, the steamers are suspend
ing their trips. Since our last, the Duke, st.
Charles, Col. Edwards, VIM. R. Douglass. A.
Fuselier, R. W. Adams, Alton, jr., and Swan.
have arrived from New Orleans; the Aida and
Ariel, from upper Red River; Wabash Valley.
from the Sulphur; the NJ. L. Daugherty and st.
Charles, from jefferson. Three flats. belong
ing to B. Hawkins, and a keelboat, belonging
to captains Moore and Findren. with 1000 bales
pf cotton. arrived on Sunday from Rowland
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-25

The DUKE.-The superior steamboat Duke,
captain Apologize, will leave for New Orleans
on Sunday next. Those of our readers intend
ing to visit the city about thai time would do
well to bear the fact in mind.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1857-01-06

tInIE +EN#NItass f%rs
aranss ~ TIE BAle II fhe4e rloss sfd
snrnms NJ n neiknRp Co., lcaifvile, ny.
IA WfITg a as, t4strAa, Ienn.
RnnaasIs 4 HA8h IHKiugioA, ~.
assl-; "a - ns1sszslis. Ks- Ks,. 81, 49,.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1857-01-06
PLAN OF SWAMI co.'s LOTTERIES.

PLAN or SWAMI d co.'s LOTTERIES.
Thirty thousand numbers corresponding with those
the Tickets placed in one wheel The nrst $50 prises
are placed Ia another heel number Il drawn Eom the
Number Wheel and the time prize h drawn rom
tie other wheel The Prize drawn IL placed against the
number drawn. This operation il rePeatpd 4nu all The
pr1cs are drawn out.
IN ORDERING TICKETS
Enclose money address for the tickets ordered
on receipt Of which they viii be forwarded BY rst mAa
The List Of drawn numbers and prizes viii be sent 10
ehasers immediately aileT The draWing,
f- Purchasers viii please VIE their signatures plan
ana rive their pest oEicc, county and state.
Ey Rsmember ateVeTy Prize Is .rasu, and payable 10
fail without deduction.
s All Prizes u 0a9 and under, paid immediately aftes
he drwinr-otheY przes az the uua time Of thirty days
All concentrations strictly confidential
Prise Tckets cash I'd Or 10 other Tickets at eth
az
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1857-01-06
SEWANEE HOUSE,

COLLEGE STREET., NASHVILLE, TENNEssNk.
WIN. ROB Err :, Proprietor,
fAtrEor TTHEE sFEiSes1
FTfHE Subscriber has rccrufJ takrn this vel Ahosh
4 tshlishment-is reattnE ard thoroughly renov.uns p
- Al an houss la hs city. The Proprsgaf hoPes eJ -
ex.r.lors ara fss Or hs Assistant Mr. tr4ddoek "
formeriy prssirsl ne City aoeil . % sc y |
- hat ~ rnins shal Be spared on h para % cf tns Ap
rsi II hoe uho Say lsFos him VITA tneif F@e'nases
h. re-r,-ffslig soclts triAl d his honse ,,s
f-hzs-dtEs~
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1857-01-06
RATES OF FREHCrIr
FROM CHARLEST0N AND SAVANNAH
TO NASHVILLE.
TO TAKE EFFECr
On and after the First of Juno

Axes, Shoves, Spades Sad Irons Zinc and Tin in pigs:
n-plate, Auviis, Vices, casks Of Chains and Hoes
Manila and Cotton Cortage, Cctee, heavy Castings
MN Tearing baiirOa' Wheels and Axlcs, Chairs ard
Spikes, and knsin in lhIs.. nrr 100 H.