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HON. THOMAS b. FLORENCE.

We observe that the many friends of this gentleman
gave him public reception in Philadelphia on Friday
evening, the I'd instant upon his return from Washing
ton. We find in the Argus the annexed account of his
reception:
large meeting held at Fifth and Shipper Streets
from which point the line of march was taken up at
o'clock, Col Robert f. Christy being Chief Marshall In
the line there number Of banners among which
we noticed one having on it the representation of the
building of two soops-of.war above which was the
following "Our Representative, the Nottingham s
Friend"
At Broad and Lombard streets the main body was met
by delegations with bands of music from the I'd 3d. and
4th congressional districts amid the most vociferous
cheers The procession moved to the depot at Broad
and Prime streets and the arrival Of the cars about
half past 10 CLOCK Col Florence received the warm
and hearty congratulations of the legion assembled He
was conducted to barouche drawn by four horses ap
propriatey plumed for the OCCASION A number of mem
line of march again taken up, in good order under
command of Col. Christy the Chief Marshal being as
sisted by numerous aids, and the procession passed
through number of the principal streets of the LIST
congressional district, and it finally dismissed at
Third and South streets.
On the route there number of bonfircs and in
front of Alderman Carters Office there general dis
play of fire works. consisting of rockets Roman Candles
Bengoa lights, and variety of pyric fires The music
of Becks silver band added to the interest of the occa
sion.
Col. Florence was conducted to the residence of Col
Christy where he formally received by Stephen Ben
ton, Esq, member of Select Council which ELECTED
happy response from the rst-named gentleman. The
whole affair passed off without the slightest disturbance
and the event will be reverted to with pride and
qualification
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NEWSPAPER CHANGES.

The Chicago Press and Tribune have been united and
the new paper is styled the "Press and Tribune" Both
were advocates of black republicanm and the union
was therefore natural and appropriate 1t is now very
large paper, and presents fourshng appearance AS
business arrangement the combination Of the two pa
pers is doubtless an advantageous one.
The Pittsburg Union has been purchased by Mr. John
B. Kennedy who has also purchased the Chronicle, and
proposes to combine the two into new paper to be
called "The True Press" The Union has been discon-
tinued and the Pittsbug Postthe old Post lis the
only democratic paper published in that city The Post
should receive the united support of the party in West
ern Pennsylvania
Mr. Thompson tho we'll known author and editor of
the Savannah News has disposed of that paper to Theo
dore Blois Maxine Desvergers and John M. Cooper.
The last mentioned is special partner and the firm
name ''Blois Desvergers." Mr.. Thompson will con-
tinue in control of the editorial department. hereto
fore.
Colonel Tennent Lomax has retired from the editorial
charge of the Columbus Times and Sentinel and is
cecded by T. H. Colqutt and James w. Warren esqrs
both ready writer's.
The American Union, published at Steubcnville, Ohio
has changed hands, and edited and published by
j Sheridan, ESQ.,, who will continue TO conduct il
democratic and family newspaper
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A NURSERY FOR TREES

The Secretary of the Interior has instituted inquiry
through the agricultural division of the Patent Office as to
the expediency of establishing nursery in this city with
view of furnishing public grounds with ornamental
trees. public square of some five acres situated Mis-
souri, between Four half and Sixth Streets
understand offers many advantages for object OF
this kind 1t proposed to collect the seeds of
tive forest trees by officers at military posts Indian
agents and other funconaes employed by the gover-
men 1t is believed the trees can be furnished by this
method for less than onetenth of the cost which has
ally been incurred for ornamentng the city. BY this
means in afteryears the metropolis will present per-
feet Arborua of American trees far they may be
adapted to this climate. In connection with the same
enterprise IL is proposed to plant the tea seeds beng
collected by Mr. Fortune in China which expected to
arrive early next winter
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Prom the San Antonio Ledger, juno H.,

IRON the San Antonio Ledger, juno 12
The mail from San Diego arrived in this city Thurs
day last at III Clock p m, making the trip through
in twenty days and eleven hours BY this arrival
have San Diego and Santa Fe papers to the ed ut
inclusive. The mail brought several passengers and
would have reached San Antonio ON the 18th inst had
it not been for very storm of hail and ain which
made the roads between here and Barelis Springs
ceedingly heavy.
We learn that the Indians still committing depre-
daons in the vicinity of Fort Davis On the I'd of this
month they stole twenty nine mules belonging to tho
San Antonio and San Diego Mail Line Company, from
place close to the Fort The trail discovered and
party started in pursuit. but returned shortly afterwards
and having supplied themselves with provisions for
twenty days. again departed The party under tho
command Of Lieut.. Hazen, and consisted OF thirty
twenty infantry, and ten mounted The headquarters of
the Indians supposed to be at Guadalupe Peak and
thither the pursuing party determined TO follow them
We trust they viii be enabled TO give good OF
their journey. Lieut. Hazen is spoken of most de-
termned and energetic officer.
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Markets.

NEW York July Cotton is firm sales Of 1000
bales Flour is firm sales of TO- 900 Bbls; State SO 80
SO IS; Ohio, 81 CASA TO- Southern Is nominal Wheat
is firm and scarce sales of SO 600 bush; southern
white 81 40 southern red ST. 90 Corn is firm aud
sales Of rs 600 bush mixed 70 $780, white 70
soc yellow is held at $50 Pork is higher mess,
SIG so SIG rs; prime SIS so sl3 60. Lard is firm
at lie Whskey is firm at rs 24c Sugar is steady 4;
Muscovado 6a73c. Coffee is quiet. Spirits turpenne is
steady at 43 43lc Rosn is firm at 81 60a$1 S. Rice
is steady at a 32c.
BALTIMORE July 6.Flour is quiet but steady; Howard
street and Ohio, 81 374 City Mills "a 25 Wheat is
firm red 81 20 81 Is new white, 81 20 ash 25
old red, 81 a 81 O5; Corn is steady-wh 7Oa 70
cents; yellow, rs IS cents. Whiskey is firm at 23 a
235 cents.
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blended all the nagnihcenoe OF ecclesiastical and military
pomp The imperial family and court present. and
DO 600 troops under arms
Letters from St Petersburgh sate that the Emperor
was gathering about him every day belonging 10 the
progressive parity that the cabinet impressed with
the necessity Of approaching western civilization and
that the next generation will not find any OF slavery
In Russia This policy is opposed by the old Russian
party headed by Prince Menschikof
Paris ppns 2o) Correspondence Of Isadoa.Iosl
The programme Of the present cabinet Of Russia as
understand It, is chiefly occupied by propositions adj
education and middle class to build rail
ways, doubt for military well civil service, This
policy opposed chiefly by the old Russian party at Mos
COW, and which party is headed by Menschikof The
old German party, represented by Count NesseIode
and Count Aberberg, has much influence. Whatever
may be the results OF the present Cars policy Russia
really TO be endeavorng to lay the foundation OF
new system of administration quite opposed to that in
which the Emperor Nicholas had 80 much faith.
The foreign relations of Russia may be thus resumed
She Is the very worst terms with Austria and on tho
very best footing with France. England is by
popular and Russia threatens to make any alliance hos
tile to the interests of Great Britain. There ample proof
IN the communication before OF Russian activity in
turkey Here is remarkable passage; " Ii Is not tho
policy OF Russia at the present create any ae
tual revolt IN the domnions Of the Sultan but she will
not neglect any occasion TO court popularity with the
Christians OF the East Thus she will defend the union
of the principaes in Paris in order that her views may
be printed in the protocols which will be given to tho
world Russia is preparing to absorb Turkey in Europe,
but not with arms These views come from one who
knows well the position of affairs and parties at St. Pc
tersburgh.
The Russian steamer Woga left Antwerp two days since
for ST. Petersburgh with full cargo OF machinery, and
locomotives, &C., from the foundres Of Licge &c.
letter from Berlin Of the 10th of June, in the Ger
man Journal Of Frankfort, says We learn from good
authority that several Russian vessels ofwar have
ceved orders to leave Cronsadt and proceed to the Med
iterranean'
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DEPARTMENT or THE INTERIOR,
Office OF Indian Affairs, July @. 1855

SIR Referring to my communication to you of the 9th
November last and calling your attention to the Shaw
land designated in schedule B. accompanying the
same which excepted from tho general sale of the
surplus of the Shawnee reservation, have to
nit copy Of letter of this office to the Secretary of the
Interior of LIST instant and copy of his reply thereto
From the correspondence you will perceive that the
order of the President Of the 10Th October last except
ing these portions of the reservation from SALE has been
rescinded and the lands indicated turned
the General Land Office subject to entry and disposal
der existing laws applicable to the public domain.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CHAS Il. MIX
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
THos. A. HENDRICKS,
Commissioner General Land Office
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Probable Homicide at Jordan, N. ".

JORDAN, N ", July about halfpast nine o clock
last night, Peter Murphy stabbed his son-inaw, John
Mahar six times with large jackknife; twice in the
neck, twice in the body and each in the and
leg. Murphy perfectly sober, but the other was
slightly intoxicated The aay originated in some fam
lily difficulties. Mahar is very low and there but
slight hopes of his recovery. Murphy has been COM
mtted for examination. t6e
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curious has been before the Rochester courts In
which mother charged her with theft TO obtain his
commal to the house Of refuge in order TO save him
from punishment in private at the hands of his father of
whose cruelty the to have stood in mortal
terror Tho boy admitted the theft apd was sentenced
accordingly,
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THE PARIS CONFERENCE.

The Paris Conference continue to hold its sittings and
from continental journal learn what took place at
the three first sittings The question of the reorganza
ton of the Danubn prncpalities was at once taken up
The discussion WIS opened by the French penpotentary
distinctly proposing the union in such way that the in
tuton Of two hospodars should be preserved but that
there should be only and the constitution and
one and the same Legislative Senate for both principa
ties In this exposition Count Waewsk was interrupted
by the English plenipoentiary, Lord Cowley, who pro-
posed that certain order ought to be observed in the
discussion of the several schemes and that the initiative
unquestionabiy belonged to Turkey after which the
neighboring States Austria and Russia in this order
could claim to be heard, while France Great Britain,
Prussia and Sardinia would conclude the discussion in
their alphabetical order The proposition supported
by the Austrian plenipotcnary and unanimously adopt
ed But the plenipotentary, Fuad Pacha, being thus
called upon to speak first had nothing to say, and
fined himself to general assertion that Turkey wished
the affair regulated the satisfaction and with the
sent of all the governments represented
The Observation-Disclosures of Russia and Austria, next
called upon to speak had likewise nothing to say and It
seemed that general feeling of uncasness led to early
adjournment of the sitting AT the next sitting, Count
WacwslSi thinking himself now entitled to speak COM
enced again to expound the very succinct and detailed
proposon of France when the English penpotentiary
interrupted him again. and reminded the conference that
the initiative belonged TO Fuad Pacha But Fuad Pacha
this time positively declared that his instructions did not
allow him to make any distinct proposition to the confer
ence and that his only business to oppose any prop
osition including the project of union.
The Austrian plenipotentary, whose turn then came
proposed to discuss the organic regulations for the two
princpaltes The Russian and the English plenipoten-
tiaes had no proposition to make The Prussian pen
potenary likewise without instructions and pro-
posed to discuss first the international law regulating the
relations between the Sultan and the principates IL
became then evident that the state of the instructions per
mted no useful discussion at ALL and the conference
solved to adjourn to the 10TH when each penipotentary
promised to be furnished with instructions. The
conference refused to accept Count Waewskis, well as
Herr Hubners propositions to protocol and in fact
the first three sittings thus entirely thrown away
On the sttings which followed nothing yet Ia known
with certainty except that the French project after two
days discussion lost the lfth, most probably
without the question having been put to the vote.
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cricket Match at Philadelphia.

PHrLADELpHA July Ga great cricket-match between
eighteen Americans and eleven Englishmen decided
to-day in favor Of the latter by fourteen All the
competitors picked men.
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SIRA WNEE INDIAN LANDS--74E RELUHMENDA-
TON or THE COMMISSIONER or INDlAYAH-
FAIRS APPRO VED By THE PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES.
DEPARTMENT on TrK INTERIOR,
Office of Indian Affairs, July l, 1876

SIR have the honor to acknowledge the receipt by
reference from YOU of petition of 18th of May last from
citizens of Douglas county, Kansas Territory, praying
that certain lands hereinafter described, within the
Shawnee reservation be brought into market at early
day. with view to Of the Indian title,
with various letters pertaining to the same subject
The lands in question portion of the surplus OF
the Shawnee reservation remaining after the Indian
ections had been made and which excepted from
the general sale in conformity with the Recommendation
contained In your communication the President of
29th October 1857 and assigned in that communca
ton follows
All of sections 81 e. 81 and a. and much Of
tons Is, l6, IT, 20, 2s and 80 rs not included in
said selection in township Is south, of range II east
All of sections g. 10, and "a, and 80 much Of sections
A. g. Is, and l6 not included in said selections i'm
township IA SOUTH of range II east,
All of sections 81 2S, 49, and 81 and 80 much OF Sec
tions L. g. A. 8, I6, FL, 25 rs, and 35 not in
cued in said selections in township Is SOUTH of range
"a east
All of sections L. g. g. and 4, and much of sections
g. TO- and IL not included in said selections in
township IA south, of range "a east.
And all Of sections T,.33, and "a, and 80 much of
sections 81 g. It, Is, 10, 90 %, ~, 20, 30, and
80 as are not included in said selections in township l3
south, of range 20 east.
In view of the fact that white settlers have gone to
the aforementioned tracts alleged in good faith,
after having received every that the lands
not taken and would not be required for individual In
dian selections and that their settlement would not
ct in any degree with the rights Of the Shawnees either
present absent and appears that the treaty of
May 10TH 1854 does not contemplate the reception from
sale of any part of the surplus of the Shawnee
ton have respectfully to recommend that the excep-
ton be withdrawn and that the General Land Office be
instructed to take steps to bring the said lands into
ket at early day as practicable.
Very respectfully, your obedent servant,
CHARLES f. MIX,
Commissioner Indian Affairs.
. J. THoMPsoN, Secretary of the Interior
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Movements OF the seventh Regimen.

{ RICHMOND, July THE seventh regiment of New
York We're reviewed yesterday Ia Capitol Square, by Gov
Wise in presence of thousands Of spectators After par;
taking of the final inequalities of the city they
board the Ericsson and sailed for New York, but Will
previously visit Mount Vernon and Washington
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CAPTURE OF AN ALLEGED AMERICAN SLAVEl
By BRITISH CRUISER

The war steamer Bloodhound had arrived from the
west coast of Africa On arrival she visited by the
commander in chief, and inquiry was held board
the matter of her being sent home in consequence
her having taken into Sierra Leone the American baTque
Thomas Watson which vessel afterwards released
and proceeded to her port of destination.
1t appears from information obtained, that on the
18th Of September last the bloodhound riding
Choir in British water off Quta and the evening of
that day black man, in state of nudity, observed
swimming towards the Bloodhound On being rescued
from his perous situation, the water swarinng with
sharks he stated that his Johnson native Of
Cape Coast Castle and that being British settlements
he claimed the protection of the British flag, in
quence of the treatment he had been subjected to on
board of the Thomas Watson.
He had shipped steward, and struggled board
without the governors permit and being informed by
the cook that the master Captain Cosens, had sold him
to Spanish passenger board, one of the crew of a
SLAYER taken the coast and condemned, he Johnson
requested to be taken shore to get his entered
in the governors book guarantee for his safe return
tn his country
The captain would not consent to this but ILL treated
him, and put guard him to prevent his escape
After being brutality punished for attempted evasion
he succeeded in reaching the Bloodhound described
Upon this statement being sworn to by Johnson Com
mander Robson, Of the Bloodhound, attended by of
his officers, proceeded board the Thomas Watson
The master was informed of the statement and demand
was made for wages
Captain Couscns admitted that johnson was not en-
tered the books and ultimately agreed that Com
mander Robson would send board the next morning.
he would pay johnson wages at the rate of SIS month
and not 49, johnson asserted he agreed for Accord
ingy, going on board next morning Captain Couscns
informed him that he had consulted with the supercargo
and should pay wages, and demanded that johnson
should be returned as deserter.
This Commander Robson refused to do, and in conse
quence of the captain of the Thomas Watson pessting
to have johnson returned Commander Robson ordered
the ship to be taken to Sierra Leone for the opinion Of
the Judge advocate. AS the Thomas Watson happened
to be American vessel the judge advocate refuse to
interfere, at the time stating that, had it been
Spanish Portuguese vessel he might have acted differ
emily The ship then allowed to proceed to her des
tination On the representation of the American
sui the Bloodhound was ordered home to be paid off
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WASHINGTON CITY.
THURSDAY, JULY 8, 1865.
business Notice.

hns,na az ,e Union establishment view Of tho proposed
change in is terms be conducted strictly on cash D al
for the collection subscriptions for tho unon are asuon
ned No payments made 10 Agents alter wis date
eeu Mr. W. pscomb authorized 10 make oonecons
In Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.
WAsAixolos March %, lSas--u
The foregoing notice intended oineude any agents or
,o S now employ or have employed In this city but
these oay performed such service IL oher parts
country. Na nP-
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DEATH OF GREER b DUNCAN. This distinguished law
YER for many years prominent member Of the bar of
New Orleans, died in that city the oath ut He was
widely known and universally esteemed.
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Accident to .she steamsh,p CITY of baltimore

HALIFAX, July 6. The steamer City Of baltimore, af-
ter being two dayv out from New York, damaged her
wheels slightly when she bore up for this port and
arrived here at o'clock this evening She WIN repair
and probably proceed TO Liverpool on Saturday.
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Naval Intelligence.

New York, July by arrival from Cuba it
learned that the steamship Fulton off Matanzas OF
the 9th ut All were we'll
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meeting recently held at st. Paul, Minnesota,
for the purpose of considering the best Of
tabishing enigrant route from St. Paul through the
Red river and Saskatchewan valleys to Frazer river gold
mines Tho Pioneer asserts that the best route TO the
Pacific lies through Minnesota and Brtish America,
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visitors at Montreal.

MONTREAL, July Elk Governor A. G.. Brown, Unite
States senator from Mississippi, Hon O. R Singleton
Mississippi and Sir w. G. Gore, Baronet, of England
are at the Doneganna Hotel
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TREASURERS WEEKLY STATEMENT

According 20 the last statement Of the United States
Treasurer made up to Wednesday, the 7th instant the
condition Of the treasury is as follows
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Return Of GOV. Denver.--Later from the Aru

81. LOUIS, July Gov Denver passed through this
city to-day route for Washington
Later adyices from Utah report Gen Harvey on the
Little Blue river All the troops we'll and In excel
lent spirits.
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J. THOMPSON, Secrets
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,


SIR Your report of the LIST inst upon the petition of
certain citizens of Douglas county, Kansas Territory
praying that certain lands within tho Shawnee
tion be opened for settlement which referred you
from this department the 10th ult has been received
and considered.
have concurrcd with you in recommending to the
President that the order of October 20, 1857 reserving
from sale certain tracts specified in your report DO
scinded, and he has approved the suggestion.
The order is therefore rescnded and you will please
inform the Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Very respectfully, your obcdient servant,
J. THOMPSON
Secretary of the Interior.
Hon. CHARLES E. MIX
Commissioners of Indian Affairs
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RUSSIA.

grand public ceremonial took place ut St Peters
burgh on tho 18th Of juno. The new cathedral Of So
Isaac was oonsccratod by solemn religious service which
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BANK RETURNS.

The suboined is summary of the last weekly state
ment of the banks of New York city
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The annexed is the last weekly statement Of the Phila
delphia banks
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SAN DIEGO MIL.


Commissioner General Land Office.