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The Washington union., 1857-08-29

To which have added 1856 for the counties of
Colin, Cook, Grayson, Kaufman, Leon Red River and
Young, from which have only reported majorties We
confident that the full vote of the counties heard
from will swell the vote to about So 000 and the majority
to something than $500 We have, besides these
about 1000 votes to hear FROM of which we may safely
count upon $780, making the whole vote about Sc OO0
and our majority about $500 This estimate is based
an expected nearly unanimous vote in El Paso and
Bowie counties. Wise, Pao, Pinto and Tarrant have
gone against us while Hunt and Van Zandt are known
to be for u.s. We have accounts at all from Erath
Comanche McCulloch, Brown, Lano, Bandera Kerr
Maverick, and Kinney
At the foot of table, the Telegraph taking in con-
sideaon returns received after the above was written
gives the following the state of the total vote heard
The Washington union., 1857-08-29
THE ELECTION IN MISSOURI-AIL DOUBTS AT
AN END.

All doubts in regard to the result of the GU
bernatorial election in Missouri are at an end.
Col Stewart the democratic candidate is certainly
elected. The ST. Louis Republican of the Goth says:
We received last evening by telegraph from Jefferson
City the official vote of Nodaway county and have such
other and further advces clear up any uncertainty
to the result of the late election.
The official returns from Nodaway give Stewart 378
votes and Rollins 1885, being increased majority for
Stewart in that county the previously published
report. From Ripley have report forwarded by a
subscriber which look upon correct giving the fol-
lowing
The Washington union., 1857-08-29
THE BRIEF BUT VICTORIOUS AND UBIQUITOUS
REIGN OF KNow-NoTHINGIsM

The Nashville Union vivdly and powerfully portIays
the results Of -nothngism during lis brief and In
iquitous career.
In the elections of the free States in 1884 when that
dangerous and united organization first made its advent
into the country for the first time for many there
were found to be but two tickets in the elddemocats
and know-nothings. There had usually been three
democrats wings and abolitionsts. The two last had
disappeared from the stage Of action, having tickets in
the field and the inquiry naturally made 'What
had become of themf The election passed of, know
nottingham swept everything before IT, and elected TO the
last Congress the following members:
The Washington union., 1857-08-29

German newspaper is now published at King viii
ams Town, in the military colony of southern Africa II
is called the Genana and is neatly printed sheet.
The Washington union., 1857-08-29
THE ELECTION IN TEXAS.
The Galveston Civilian of the nth says

The contest is decided The entire democratic State
ticket is elected beyond the least doubt o o
There will not exceed l5 Houston out of 1873 in the
whole legislature. The triumph of democratic princi
ples in the grand aggregate is far greater than ever be-
fore in Texas. The victory has been won strictly upon
principle regardless of The returns from northern
Texas, received yesterday, roll up goodly maores for
Runnels White, and the whole ticket The Red River
and second tier of counties present unbroken phaanx
Parker is the only county north Of 80 which gave Gen.
Houston majority.
The Houston Telegraph of the 19th entering into par
ticulars, says
The Washington union., 1857-06-13
AFFAIRS IN KANSAS.

Under date of June A, travelling correspondent
of the ST. Louis Republican has written an interest
inc letter relative to the affairs of Kansas from which
we make the following extracts:
1.-THE message Of Gov Walker gives very general sat
iaction Some of the abolitioniss do not like it, as
matter of course but it will be found able State paper
and reflects great credit the governor who already
popular with those who have had the pleasure of his
quantance The governor will aim to be just to all par
ties and goes to work in earnest He will have an eye
to such great of internal improvement as will
be feasible and called for by the rapid settlement of this
great central territory The emigration to Kansas has
been unparalleled in the history of any country and the
facilities for communication must be corresponding
The legislature of Kansas has already chartered sew
eral railroads
1.-THE city Of Lcavenworth is improving beyond prece
dent and real estate has greatly advanced in value
Good business lots however be had for from $4,000
to $4,000 1t is beautiful city, and the mechanics are
busy as bees New and substantial brick buildings are in
the course of erection The large Planters House 4s by
lI0 feet stories with addition of 20 by 30 feet with
the Shawnee House, Leavenworth Hotel st. Georges
Hotel and other hotels not sufficient to accommodate
the travelling public, and large and splendid
hotel is about be erected in the southern part OF the
city.
New towns and cities springng up all along the
river every few miles, of them under favorable
auspices while others must trust to the morunes OF adj
verse fate Agents for the sale of these lots at every
corner of the street and have the most reasonable agu
ments in their favor heavy speculation in that line is
going on.
The Washington union., 1857-06-13
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Before adourning, the democratic State conyen-
ton of New Hampshire adopted the following reso-
lutions
Rored That regard the constitution Of the United
States the supreme law Of the land and such To be
implicitly obeyed by the citizens of every section, and by
the authorities of every State; that will faithfully OBJ
all its provisions and compromises; that we will re-
sis promptly, firmly, and by all necessary means any
attempt from any quarter to overthrow IL that IN all cases
Of do, 10 lis meaning srN appeal 70 and abide by The de-
eisions Of the courts Of de United States.
Resolved That the democratic party of New Hampshire
speaking through its representatives in convention as
sembled brands lsehood the charge so often made
by its adveares that il fvors the extension of slavery
but standing the broad ground Of non-interventon
declares that ii is willing leave the question where the
constitution has left itwith the people-uninfuenced
by any interference from outsiders whatsoever.
Rcsoleed That four years Of abounding prosperity-a
strict construction of the constitution in the exercise OF
federal power and firm maintenance of the rights OF
the Satesa surplus in the treasury sufficient to extin
guish their national debta valuable extension OF our
territorial understandable and advantageous adjustment
of long pending foreign questions with all the ma
ons of the earth without the slightest compromise Of
right or honor-attest the fidelity wisdom, and states
mansp of the late and vindcates the policy of all pre-
eeding national democratic administrations
Resoud That recognise in the election OF the dis
tinguished statesmen, James Buchanan and John q.
cokinrdge as President and Vice President of the Uni
ted States the triumph of truth error and OF patriot
c devotion the Union all the elements of section
al fnaticis and that pledge TO President buchanan
the steady and earnest support of the democracy OF New
Hampshire in all his efforts to carry out tho principles
proclaimed by the Cincinnati National Convention, and
eloquently reailrned in his inaugural address
The reading of the resolutions frequently in
tenupted by applause, and they were adopted unan-
imousy.
The Washington union., 1857-06-13
PACKING DOWN IN MASSACHUSETTS.

Incredible it may appear, the belief nevertheless
Is entertained in many quarters that the reign of fanat
cism in Massachusetts, is drawing to certain and rapid
close The Journal Of Commerce says From what
wehear there is an extensive backing down. the old
Bay State from what year ago was considered the
only true position Boston gentleman, not hereto
fore known as a democrat, remarked the other day
that, if that party should bring forward apopuar
candidate for governor at the next November cleo
ton, he believed he would be chosen. We were not
expecting Massachusetts, just yet, but when honest
men find they have been purposely duped and hum
bugged for political effect, they are very apt to re-
member it,
Boston correspondent Of the New York Tribune
says:
"The Traveller and the Springfield Republican, the
leading republican papers of the State, both favor the
nomination of Mr. Banks for governor as the only pac
abe measure, and e only thai can sare as from utter
destruction"
The Washington union., 1857-06-13

ulous at almost fabulous prices. In Kansas alone,
where the government has not probably granted one
Legal title there are more acres laid out for cities
than are covered by them in the northern and middle
States. Nearly the whole West swarms with specu-
lators who neither intend to cultivate the soil nor
settle there but who expect to realize fortunes with
ont labor out Of the bona ds settler Lots in cities,
without scarcely house, are sold to the inexpe-
renced there and the credulous in all quarters at
prices which equal those in larger cities These
operations as well as others alluded to, make money
scarce everywhere, while they divert thousands of
men and much capital from the business of produ-
cling, all of which tends to occasion extravagant
prices of food These things cannot last AS in the
physical world 80 here-all excesses produce bad if
not fatal consequences in the end. The laws OF
trade and business produce unerring consequences.
single mistake may affect its author only, but when
there is large aggregate of them they occasion con-
seouences wide spread and fatal. If draw right
inferences from the known history of the times, the
present rccklessness in specuations viii, if con-
tnued prove fatal to the thousands engaged in them
and iniuriously affect the whole country An explo-
sion viii result in making the real rich men richer
and the poor poorer-a consequence which we do
not desire to witness We wish TO awaken caution,
and induce people to prepare for result that must
come if matters do not change
The Washington union., 1857-06-13

A NOBLE ACT REWARDED "A full and splendid set of
silver service recently presented to Miss Caroline
Seabury by the citizens of Columbus Mississippi tcs-
tmonal of their appreciation of the noble aud self sac
fcng disposition evnced by her in the service which she
gratutously rendered in of small pox
from which friends and acquaintance fled in terror The
committee appointed to present the offering addressed her
as follows
cat the sacrifice Of duty in another sphere you have
nobIy and generously placed yourself in the midst of
loathsome and contagious disease that too, in the
arduous capacity of IN family scarcely known to
you, and in community holding claims upon you.
We feel that you impeIed by generous sympathy
for the suerngs of Others and high of religious
duty which ever meets its due reward Z"
The Washington union., 1857-06-13
PENNSYLVANIA.

Among the resolutions adopted by the late dem
ocratc State convention Of Pennsylvania are the fol-
lowing
Resided That fully approve of the policy OF the
national administration thus far exhibited and have
undimnished confidence in its distinguished head, and
in those associated with him in the conduct OF pibc
affairs.
Resolved That the prompt and decisive action of the
President Of the United States in defence of the elective
franchise in the city of Washington at the recent charter
election in that city merits and receives the sanction OF all
order loving and law abiding citizens.
Resopd That the principle contained in the recent
decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in
the of Dred Scott John H. A. Sandford In regard
to the political rights of the negro race meets the hearty
aequescence of the Judgment of the democratic citizens
Of Pennsylvania and is much commended to the whole
people of the United States by the force of truth and
patriotism it is equally binding on all by the highest
sanctions of law.
The Washington union., 1857-06-13

The Richmond South has transposed and publish
cd part Of short editorial article of the Union,
in relation to the inaugural address of Gov Walker
in Kansas, and drawn from it conclusions and at
trbuted to us sentiments, wholly unwarranted by
anything in that, or in anything else that we have
ever written, uttered, or published in the Union
All that we have to say to the South at present is,
to ask of its courtesy, Justice, to publish our ar
tcle in full, and let its readers draw their
cusons and see for themselves whether it con-
tains the sentiments and opinions attributed to it,
The Washington union., 1857-06-13

DEATH oP GEs. WALBAcH Gen. John DeBarth Wal
bach the oldest officer in the United States army died at
his residence in Baltimore Wednesday night, in the
93d year of his age
General Walbach was born at Asace, the Rhine, in
October 1894 and entered the military service at
early age In December, 1882, he ensign in the
Royal Alsacc regiment, French seryicc which belonged
to Prince MaYiman its colonel who was afterwards the
King of Bavaria In january, 1856, he was second
lieutenant in the Lauzun Hussars, French seryice and
in May 1882 was promoted to the post of first ieuten
ant Returning then to his native country, he entered
the German service in October, l793 captain in the
Rohan Hussars and in November 1875, received
mission as major in the same corps In l796 he came
to America, landing at Philadelphia, where in April
179s he became the volunteer addccamp of Brigadier
General Mcpherson, subsequently in the United States
servce) His father having large estate in this coun
try located at Philadelphia and IN Virginia. Young
Wabach determined upon studying law, and for that
purpose went into the Office of Alexander Hamilton, at
New York. But, having fondness for the life of a
soldier he applied for and obtained the 10th of JAN
uary 1799 commission ms lieutenant of cavalry in the
army Of the United States This commission, he has
frequently told his friends he received from General
Washington Who although he had retired from the pres
dcncy had been appointed oommander-in-chief of the
army in expectation of with France.
Gen Walbachs first active service in the army of the
United States aid to Gen. Wilkinson the
frontier and throughout his whole he bore high
reputation as gallant officer and strict dscpinaran.
In the of 1872 IA he bore conspicuous part and
was twice breveted for gallant conduct In 1907 he
married lady Of Philadelphia, from which marriage
there and three daughters living In his
er life he commanded at Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Mt Frankord arsenal at Old Point Comfort and at Annap
oils In the late with Mexico he desired to take
part, but his age prevented the consummation of his
wishes.
He resided in Baltimore number of years. and was
generally esteemed and respected While in the active
service it was custom with him to bo familiar terms
of friendship with all the junior officers OF his command
but required close observance of all the military rules
He of extraordinary constitution, and until
within year past possessed adegrce activity rarely found
in of less years. while his health almost unin
terrupted.
About o'clock ON Sunday evening last he at
tackled with hernia of the abdomen, and sunk rapidly
til he died-Haeiiyener.
The Washington union., 1857-06-13

DECISION AGAINST RALRoAD-A couple of suits which
were brought by s. w Venablo and j. A. Hair against
the Southside Va railroad have just been decided The
complanants sought indemnity for three slaves killed by
the explosion of boiler in December 1855. Mr. Vena-
BILE claimed for his loss Zone slave $780, and the pysi
clans account Of So The jury returned verdict in ais
favor OF $685. with interest from date Of the accident
In favor Of Mr. Hair verdict returned of 81 100
for slave and ss23 for the other with interest from
date, SC.
The Washington union., 1857-06-13

THE New York BuRDELL TRAGEDY AT THE NATIONAL
THEATRE Following out the most prominent incidents
in this mysterious homicide Mr. English has placed upon
the stage play of startling interest The characters
such as DIR. Burdell, Ecke Snodgrass, Mrs Cunning
ham, &care represented to the life, and without the
least prejudice to either AS the jury have acquitted
Mrs. O., does the play and Eckel has not been
tried nothing introduced to lead the public mind away
from the facts that have been already published The
exterior and interior of Dr. Burdels house Is newly
painted scene representing the different apartments Of
the characters and the action during the day and night
witnessed by the audience is truly interesting In the
night the assassin Is entering from the roof and the
murder is witnessed it has been graphically described
in the journalsa which is viewed with almost
breathcss attraction As drama of real life it is
passed This evening it is performed for the last time
but onc.--Boqon Herald
The Washington union., 1857-06-13
HON. MILES TAYLOR.

II gives us much pleasure to state that Hon. Miles
Taylor has been renomnated for Congress by the
democrats of the second district, Louisiana This
renewed evidence of confidence on the part OF his
constituents was alike due to his ability no less than
his fidelity as representative.
The Washington union., 1857-06-13

Among the distinguished strangers now at the seat
Of government may be mentioned Gov Meriwether,
of the Territory of New Mexico Gov. lizard, of the
Territory Of Nebraska; Hon. d. E.@Slckes; Mr.
Comstock, of the Albany Argus Mr. Comstock, of
the Springfield Niass.) Argus; and G. s. g. Good
rich Peter Parley) United States consul at Paris
The Washington union., 1857-06-13
EX-GoV. WRIGHT.

This distinguished gentleman, recently appointed
United States minister to the court of Berlin, has ar
rived in this city. He waited upon yester-
day at his lodgings browns HoteD by large NUM-
ber of his personal and political friends now residing
in Washington.
The Washington union., 1857-06-13

The democrats of Waterbury, Connecticut, elected
their entire ticket for city officers Monday last by
all average majority Of over one hundred The New
Haven Register believes this is the first time that
Waterbury has gone democratic at city cleo
ton.
The Washington union., 1857-06-13
A UNIT.
A UNIT.
The Fedaral fGeorgiaI Union saws

The Federal (Georgia) Union says:
The democratic candidates for Congress Mt the late
election in Virginia elected in every district In the
last Congress- j. s. Carlile snow-nohng, represented
the 1lth district He is defeated by A. G.. Jenkins
Sam is therefore, without representative from Virginia
in the next Congress Let all give thanks, and SO
demen ourselves in tho coming contest IN Georgia that 1t
may be said Of our democracy they knew their duty and
did il well "
The Washington union., 1857-06-13
Washington Branch Railroad.

Trains run as tofocs
EROM Washington at g. a. Tn., connecting at Relay
ID West those phila.
dephia and New York.
At $50 M, Annapolis, Baltimore Philadelphia New
York
Ms p n for Baltimore and Norfolk and at Relay with Freder,
lex train.
Express 90 p Relay for the West Annapolis
Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York. ~ =" Y .. ~
On Sunday at 7, n. m, and A 20, p N.
From Baltimore for Washington. ,a.
AT Is and DIS n. M, and at and s 15 d. m.
On Sunday at 4.15 m, and 5.15, p. m,
I'll PARSONS Agent
The Washington union., 1857-06-13
S. Q. HERRING & CO.'S Patent Champion safes.

INHE subscribers, grateful for past favors and
Il finding that discriminating public besowng
age TO that extent that more exhibit
their stock have enlarged their depot opening
and aesroom Broadway 251
postc the City Hail. This enlargement
extensive enlargement their factory
to keep hand at all
proof safes than other establishment the
cnon will be had TO private
with other furniture, for the security of plate and ewey.
Also
VIII hand make
vaults. Halls patent powder
store doors Joncss patent CrygerR
patent letter lock, without key
s. C, HERRING & Co.,
Nos 1856, 1877, and 130 street, and
No. 251 Broadway, Murray ST., New
r. II. COYIE & CO., Agents
@sa .na Washington d. c.
/ b. w. KNOWLES, Agent
May 26-1y E# Richmond, Virginia
The Washington union., 1857-06-13

William Grandin,
couSsEILoRAT
AND UNITED STATES COURT OF CLAIMS COMMISSIONER
No. 70 Fankiia area, Fork
Commissioner for Maine Hampshire Vermont Connecticut Rhode
Island, Pennsylvania Ohio, Indiana Michigan, Iowa.
consin, Kentucky, Tennessee Louisiana, Ala
bama, Mississippi, Georgia, 4
Florida, ~
Kansas Nebraska Minnesota tho United Territories
Pensions, patents and bounties speedily obtained.
All kinds Of law business successfully prosecuted
Special attention paid to Court Of Claims business.
May 26-6m p
The Washington union., 1857-06-13
Markets.
Soldiers Of the War OF 1912.

TIME officers of the National Convention who may
tho Of the government the officers and
the District Columbia all
respectfully invited to attend the funeral OF their deceased brother
Major George McNer who expired Friday morning,
Tho veterans with their cosades and badges requested
deceased
from 9th street, Sunday afternoon, at O'Clock.
The Washington union., 1857-06-13

Sweet potatoes have arrived in New York from An
gua West Indies This is the first cargo Of the season,
and the first consignment from the port mentioned Of this
eculent Six hundred and fifty barrels Of them arrived
perfectly sound and weighed from Is to 20 pounds
each
The Washington union., 1857-06-13

rJNENT LIFE IN THE HOLY LAND. BY Will
l. linn C. Primo. 81 25.
Boat Life in Egypt and Nuba BY William c. Prime. 81 25
The Fortunes OF Gloncore. By Charles Lever so
Nothing New. Tales by the author of John Halifax" SO cents
The Watchman. by j. A. Maitland. 81.
Detection Of Puisnns, BY Or. Otto, 81 rs
Peregrine Pickle. Illustrated.
Godfreys Narrative Of the Last Grnnel Expedition
FRANCK TAYLOR
June 10
The Washington union., 1857-06-13

We would call attention the esq.,
commissioner for tho Territories
in the United Grand
oughy with business with departments
Washington and the prace of the United States Court Of Claims
[NeD York Daily Naa
The Washington union., 1857-06-13

HHARI4ES LEYER.-The Fortunes of Glencore.
" by Charles Lever, author Of the Datous
Tent life IN te Holy Land. by VIM Prime author Of Boat
Life In Egypt &c. 81 25.
just received aud for sale by
June lS-2' TAYLOR s uAVRY,
The Washington union., 1857-06-13
DIED,

On Friday morning mst GEORGE McNEIR osq, in the
Gath year OF his age
His friends acquaintance invited
Wesley Chapel sunday O'Clock, without further
The Washington union., 1857-06-13

RIAL ESTATE sALEs-By ]. G. MCGUIRE yesterday after
noon, lot IA, square s74 Pennsylvania avenue be-
tween 9Th and 7th streets east to Chas Naylo for 10
cents per foot
The Washington union., 1857-06-13
NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS.
Ben. a. Il. A. whitIock a. Co.,


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House,
pRoPiuEroFs on THE PREMIUM CHAMPAGNE GEALNT CABINET,
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Cognac viz
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Also
Exclusive importers OF the at
Old Royal Hollands,
Burgomaster schnnpps
And several sherry MADEIRA wines
Alcsi porters and cigars direct from shippers
CHAMPAGNE, ClEBLANT.
BM&E W. Co. exclusive owners Of this wnc aud
are receipt Of shipments by regular packets beg
not have given trial to do under their guarantee
Will be found superior IN decay Of flavor and quality vino ut
present imported
Benz. NJ whitlock
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fred'k j Haverstck, BEN. q T. A. WIIITIOCK A 90
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The Washington union., 1857-06-13

HONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
~ Company Incorporated in 1916 Capital $2454000.
dividend on life policies, 40 per cent
Ninety eight families relieved during 1916
Statements Of tho company's operations furnished
MICH. NOJRsE Agent
June 13-d1y No 46l 18th street.