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The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-04
RAILROAD ACCIDENT ACCIDENT ON THE LIE
HIGH VALLEY RAILROAD.

terrible disaster occurred Thursday last on the
Allegheny Valley railroad Hultons station twelve
miles above Pittsburg.
The kittassng train coming down stopped at Tarea.
um, and hitssed to containing large party who
were returning from camp meeting. When the train
reached the point mentioned, the Iarentum car was
thrown from the track by broken crossbar connecting
with the brakes. The rolled down steep embark
mcnt and turned twice. At the first revolution
the roof torn off, and the passengers scattered
over the ground mangling the bodies Of terribly
Miss Mary Anne, daughter OF j. Il. kincaid, of this
city, instantly killed
large number were more or less injured.
John Rocklcy had his skull fractured
j. M. McCleneary had his arms broken.
Among those slightly injured Mr. and Mrs Kin.
cad, Mrs. r. Donaldson, Mr.. and Mrs. John Cowell Mr.
and Mrs John Slidell Mr.. and Mrs. james Wright and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Loeman Mr. and Mrs. Never
L. Hazeton, Dr. John Parchment Mrs. Kaufman, H.
Lynch, MIR. and Mrs. Nav
The killed and wounded reside mostly In Pttsbug and
vicinity. They brought here Inst night coro-
ners Inquiry held the body of Miss Kincaid
and verdict rendered excpatng the company their
employees from blame.
collision occurred on the day the northern
railroad near Albany passenger car containing
ty persons, thrown off the track. One of the pas
scngcrs was fatally injured and yo Others badly wounded
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-04

stated by Mr.. Boyco and Mr.. TrumbuI the fault is
not ours aud we therefore hold them to their prom
Use to insert any corrections the Union may have TO
offer that their readers may have opportunity TO
exercise their own Judgment We have presented
the difference between the position of tho repre-
sentative from South Carolina and the senator from
Illinois, and if the hteigener still persists in its In
ability to recognise distinction, we could not hope
TO show them any difference as 10 tho necessity of
the expenditure between that $500 600 in publishing
books for the fep and the amount expended in
peling an enemy Of the country.
Without wishing or intending TO dictate TO the
Iaiei,geaer the propriety of their editorials, VIC
must be pardonod for suggesting that if they were
really actuated by desire TO call public attention
to the evils to which they allude, and at the same
time do justice to the democratic party, they should
have accompanied the publication of the extract from
Mr. Trumbull's speech with some such remarks as
these sin giving publicity to tho extract from Sen
ator Trumbuls speech, which viii be found in an
other column, we desire TO correct an error into
which the senator has, doubt Inadvertently fallen
in holding General Picrces and Mr.. Buchanan's adj
minisratons responsible for evils which incident
to the present system OF collecting the revenue
This subject is fully discussed in report made by
Mr.. Boyco, of South Carolina, which had the
pleasure few days since to lay before our readers
If it absolutely necessary to publish the dstort
cd statements of Senator Trumbul in order to give
the readers of the ItsHigencer correct information
upon subject worthy the public attention, some
such remarks the above would not only have
dsarmod the statements themselves of their objects
and intention to do injustice to political opponent
but would at the same time relieve the InteHigeneer
from the suspicion of sympathizing with the misrep
reservations as well as the influence they in
tended to effect
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-04
DIED,

Yesterday morning. after lingering Illness REBFCCA
daughter OF O. A. and HARRIET sAcK in the 18th her age
Ier funeral viii take place this Saturday afternoon O'Clock
from her fathers residence 62 Maryland Sixth street
The friends of the family invited attend
August "a MARIA LASsDAE wife Of IIoRson Pha
deph daughter of the late WILLIAM SDAIR county
Maryland -
Suddenly, Thursday I'd instant Mr. FIELDER DANEII in Tho
6lst of his formerly Montgomery Maytand
for the last five or six years resident Of Washington
The friends OF the family invited funeral which
will take place this afternoon, Mrs Pennsyy
mia avenue and Eleventh street, O'Clock.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-04
FROM NEW MEXICO.

The Santa Fe Gazette of the It'll of August has been
received 1t contains of special interest large
party of emgrants for California Arizona had passed
through Santa Fe. O. Carson, the Indian agent for the
Uahs reports that after their annuity has been received
the Utahs propose to make extensive campaign into
the Navajo country The Navajoes have not given up
the murderer OF Major Brooks servant. Padre A. M.
Abel priest at More had died very suddenly. Ii is be-
ioved that he poisoned by wine used in the religious
services of the church. He drank small quantity
only remarked its singular TASTE and in fifteen minutes
a corpse.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-04
tue DEMOCRACY or Old BEaxs.

We have already announced the unanimous nomination
for reelection 20 Congress OF the Hon CLANCY Jones
by the democracy OF Old Berks on the 2eth ultimo.
The officers of the convention were President General
Charles H. Hunter vice presidents, Ezekial Rhoads,
David Hutz, Daniel Clauser and Jacob Bushong score
taries Frank ID. Faber, IL. H. Felix Abraham Wander
slice, and John Humbcrt
After the nominations had been made, the following
resolution referring to series heretofore published in
the Union, adopted;
'Resoloel That this convention heartily endorses and
approves, and hereby the resolutions udisoss-
yadoptcd by the democratic county meeting which as
sembled in the courthouse in the city OF Reading on
Tuesday, the Sd of August 1858, at O'Clock -
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Later from staten Island Quarantine The
Distressing Condition Of the Sick Threats
OF InQendia risul, dc.

Oh hhNouuiurisus - o.
NEW YonK, Sept ga steamboat has arrived at
Quarantine with hundred policemen and sx-pounde,
and tents for the sick Sixty in number under
drenchng rain. The second assistant engineer OF the
steamer Philadelphia lies dead with yellow fever Three
persons, suffering from sickness from the ship Liberty,
of New Orleans, lying the pier there being
shelter.
The harbor police force went down this evening TO the
Island TO protect the shipping
Ii is rumored that the noendaries intend TO destroy
the vessels
The inhabitants of the infected district have been
notified to their effects their dwellings would
be fired tonight With the present high wind the safety
of the village would be eoparded il the threat should BIO
carried into effect.
DIR. Thompson is there and with Drs Waser, Bis
SELL and other assistants Is doing all in his power to
provide for the sick and to eogze the hospital esab
lishment.
The rain tonight is pouring down, and there is no
shelter for the sick.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-04
THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY.
IFrom tho New London Daily star, Aug. 81

[From tho New London Daily Star, Aug. 81,
Secretary Toucey has arrived at Washington, and
sumed his post The universal respect paid to him on
his late visit Northat his home and by the different
cities through which he passedcannot be otherwise
than gratifying to the distinguished statesman Wherever
he went, the respect paid to him, not simply
because he Secretary of the Navy but because he
had national fame consistent straightforward, tall
ented man. whom his admirers knew would adorn any
position which he might be called to fill There is no
man whom the democrats of New England esteem more
highly than Hon Isaac Toucey. The bowling of the
republican pack raises him still higher in the estimation
OF the democracy and all national men.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-04

Mn MoRpmY The London Critic says that when Mr.
Staunton was first challenged to play MIR. Mophy the
young American chess player, the sum named was
900, because it expected that Mr.. Staunton would
meet his antagonist in America and II thought a
smaller ought not to be offered to veteran chess
player When, however, Mr.. Morphy came to England
the sum reduced to f500, by mutual consent We
are given to understand that Mr. Morphys money is
posted but that Mr. Stauntonsi not and there is very
confident feeling among chess-payers that since Mr.
Morphy success in opposition to Herr Lowenthal Mr.
Stauntons anxiety for the match will he augmented
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-04
Massa chusetts Politics.

WORCESTER, Mass. } Sept O. The democratic State
convention met to-day General James s. Whitney, of
Springfield acting chairman The whole number of
votes cast for governor Thousand and fifty five
necessary to choice, five hundred and twenty cight
Erasmus d. Beach received -G36 votes.
benjamin. II. Butler received -406 g
Scattering IL g
which agreed to amid great cheering.
The tca completed, is as follows For governor
Erasmus d. Beach Acknowledgements Charles 1homp
son secretary of State John NJ Cone State treasurer,
Sas Pierce State auditor, Seymour L. Meade attorney
general, Ezra Wilkinson.
Tho resolutions submitted fully endorse the admins-
tration of President Buchanan and denounco the repnb
lican party The convention adjourned sine die.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-04

NEW York, Sept 3--Cotton is firm sales of 200
baes. Flour is hcavy--sales of $4,000 barrels State
IS; Ohio SIS 10 a IS 80 southern S. a SIS TO- Wheat
is quiet sales of $4,000 bushels; red 81 Is ST. 25
Corn is firmsales of Al 900 bushels mixed 10 II
cents. Pork is quict--mcss SIT 80 SIT 60; primo
Sl5 so. Lard is firm at liz q III cents. Whiskey is
steady at "a 241 cents. Sugar is firm Coffee is firm
sales of $4,000 bags at lO1 Ill cents Spirits Of tur-
pentinc is dull at 48 cents Resin iB frm--sales Of
4, 500 bbls at ST. rs. Rice is dull
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-04
A young Lady KILLED.

HoLLlDAysBuRu, September miss Matilda Caldwell
daughter Of Judge Caldwell, had been at wedding at
the house of Rev. Lloyd Knight and returning home
about III clock in vehicle. The horse took fright and
off Miss Caldwell lcapod out and fell with violence
upon her head She taken up insensble and carried
to her home where she expired
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-04
BUSINESS OF THE PENSION OFFICE.

The following abstract Of the business of the Pen
sion Bureau under the net Of Sd March, 1855, for tho
last month, august
Number of applications for bounty land received 1888
Number Of warrants certificates issued 1,055
Total number of applications received 80, 3sl
Total number of warrants or certificates issued 227o
twill require 49, $50 of the public lands to
satisfy these warrants, as follows.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-04
THE INTELLIGENCER AND THE PUBLIC EXPEN
DTTURES

DTTURES 7t
In ordor that we may DO relieved from the suspi-
cion under which we hayo fallen with our neghbors
of the IlteAigeneey Of being qnerulous and nnrca-
sonable, we will stale our complaint again. 1t may
be that we have not been understood by neigh
bors, owing perhaps to our inability to express
ourselves in a manner free from ambiguity, or
perhaps to some obliquity elsewhere. Be that as
it may we appeal to tho InteHigeacer to know if
there is not difference between the position of Mr.
Boyce, who was objecting to tho system itself, and
Mr. Trumbull, who falsely endeavored to hold the
democratic party responsible for system which was
as wrong, if not worse, under the opposition. Mr..
Boyce says: Another objection to the present
system is the large expenditures necessary in
the present mode of collecting the revenue, in
present service, in building costly struc-
lures in various parts of tho United States,
and in maintaining custom-houses which do not
pay their expenses" Mr.. Boyce then calls
attention to the facts Of the amount of revenue col
lected and expenditures at certain localities for the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1867, showing the dspro-
portion between the one and the other his object
is opposition to the present mode of raising
by tariff and the facts to which he refers as evils
incident to the system. How is it with Mr.. Trun-
bull? lie alludes to tho facts to hold this adj
minstration and the ono Immediately preceding,
both being democratic, responsible for extravagant
expenditures in defrayng the expenses Of collecting
| tho revenue, when the document from which lie
| quoted showed that the expenses under Mr.. Fill
mores administration for the Same services at
| tho same localities were greater than under
General Pierce Mr.. Buchanan. The burden OF
Mr. Trumbulls speech is to endeavor to convict the
democratic party Of in6dcliy to their doctrine Of
economy. lie does not state fact but for that OBJ
ect, and he studousy omits to give the public tho
| facts under the working of an opposition admins
tration for no other purpose. He makes ausion
to the evils arising from the system but bames The
democratic party for the workings Of that system
and at tho same time by his silence exculpates the
opposition for tho same evils which, under Mr.. Fill
more, still more glaring. IT. therefore, under
tho view now presented, our ncghbors OF the
Inteifguar see no difference between the facts
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-04
Destructive Fire at Fulton, Illinois.

FuLToS Sept "A fire occurred at O clock this
morning. destroying two blocks of buildings, including
the post Office dry goods store printing Office, and
cral dwellings,. The loss is estimated Mt $60, 900, on
which there is but slight insurance The fire is sup
posed to have been the work of an inccndiary.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-04
THE DESTRUCTION OF THE QUARANTINE BUILD
INGs AT NEW YORK

The following despatch yesterday received
by tho Secretary Of tho Treasury from ihe collector
at New York
NEW YonK, Sept 8, 1858.
Hon. HowEM CoDp. Secretary Of the Treasury
sIa The destruction OF the State buildings at quaran
time was completed last night The presence oil the ma
iiues saved the government buildings have received
n letter large number Of persons asking proecuon
for their ships aud dutabe goods lying at quarantine
which are threatened with destruction As the govern
,nent Is largely Interested for duties desire that the
Sabine lying of the battery may be directed to take po
son to protect the shipping, on that may be author
lied to charter steamboat and have an order Tor troops
from Governors Island TO man her for that purpose.
AUGUSTUS SCHEI.I, Collector
The timely order of the government on Thursday
for detachment of marines to guard the government
property at the quarantine grounds saved it from de-
struction In answer to the foregoing despatch, we
learn the necessary instructions have been given ior
the continued protection of the United States gov
srnment property and the shipping in port
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-04
From Havana

New YORK, Sept 3.-1he steamship Callawba has ar
rived, bringing Havana dates TO the 30th
The health of the city bad Sugars were dull.
The views of holders were above buyers. There were
several large contracts for the crop extreme rates
Molasses unchanged Freights were dull and ex-
change declining.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-04

Az The bas,nes Of the Union establishment Of o proposed
change vs. terms s be conducted strictly on cash basis Az
subscriptions lr the unn are nSs"h
tnua should be made TO Agents ALTER THIS date eN
eept Mr. psoenb, who aasoriA TO make COLLECTIONS
in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia
WasAlasfuS March 81, lsSs.--u
Tho torssoug notice oinca agents ooIec
ors that W. now heretofore employed Ia this but
those ouy performed such service IA other parts ofe
country. AP No-N
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-04

bay Association of tho Survivors of the War Of
1919, please meet th afternoon At laast four O'Clock
chamber Of the Board Of Aldermen
Fy order OF the President. Sep
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Destructive Fire at New orleans.

NEW ORLEANS Sept 2.-Threo stores at the corner of
Magazine and Canal streets destroyed by fire this
morning The loss amounted to $4,000.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-04
Ohio Politics.

CINCINNATI, Sept 3.--The Hon George II. Pcndetol
and the Hon. VIM s. Groesbeck have been renominate
for Congress by the democrats Of the first and second dis
tricts OF Ohio.
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227ol4

official returns have been received from every county
in kentucky but Iecher county RevilIs official ma
jorty IL - 095 Tho vote OF Lccher Is 1863 for Revill
III for Mckee. This would give Revil majority of
Is 34l.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-04

Ekb" ATTENTION, SIXTH WARD THE regular
monthly meeting Of tho sixth Ward Democratic
held Monday evening" inst time and place
i Is desired that every member shall attend.
Sep4 f., OBER Secretary
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The yellow Fever at New Orleans.
Markets.

New ORLEANS, Sept. 2--Thcre were forty-two deaths
yesterday from yellow fever
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-04
GlILAND PLAIDs FOR CIIILDREN's wEA'

81 =
most choice fabrics. We remind that
past the best patterns early exhausted.
Also opened to-day much the largest richest and most vaTi
stock Of offered.
goods all the best class fabrics; immense variety
moderate prices.
stuck OF all kinds of dry goods adapted for general fanny
was larger attractigey
visit to obligation purchase
price only marked in plain agures consequently pum
ser deceived.
are opening any accounts
An old be closed prior opening @
this point.
We distincily understood DO Iad
days after presentation ace
will small monthly purpose Wh
large retail business done IL rs absolutely necessary 10 u
Having OF pricos and matter o %
Consequence how responsible parties be- ihcy lack the %
tl point Of proppness their trade positive dtivnntsee TO M
purpose make business a.
possible without dstrbng the pleasant relations that have er
between aud series OF ls
pnsp financial general shortening
credits suggest the ity Of this
PERRY 4 BROTHER,
"Central Hsoree wcstb building,
Sep 2--lotJf opposite Centre Market
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-04

CCH00L-B0OK DEPOT, 498 SEVENTH STREE
~ @ doors above Odd Feows Hall 1.-The largest stock Of sp
books In the District hand sold the very "
prices Tcachcrs and stores supplied al Wholesale.
Sept 1--wtN WY BAI.ANTYNE, 49s Tb sutcN
M ANTED.--An agent TO transact the busnes
wv and take charge City OGeo 81 the Mount ohfo' wv
tely the nltdensburg Turnpike. 49,,
Good rciercuccs will required and security 10y bond 81
salary viii be Applications writing Will DO received
Patscsa Church until the "a Of next month. Aug ~
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-04

TIIILDREN'S WEAR--Large lots of new and
~ choice things for chldrcn's many
all offered moderate
ALSO, opened to-day
pieces those wide and thick white 'saker nanne
that do not shrink washing; the best article for
thick skirts
Black md all other colors !" iosie hanncs"
Ronl Wech fannes - In all qualities and prices.
With all other leading styles fancy staple and
European dry goods .s
Our northern and correspondents supplies
daily. e tUa
price only marked plain ngures; hence inexperienced
othcr buyers ovcrcharged.
We not opening any aceounts
All bills presented just when amount
PERRY 4 BROTHER,
Central Storcs' building
Sep 4--l0tdk Opposite Centre Market
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Treasury Department,
September 3, 1858.

PROPOSALS will be received, until the 9th inst
by the Superintendent Of the Treasury Building the delivery
for the OF sad building, 100 cords
wood 1850 tons Of Cumberland and rs anthracite
coal, any portions thereof.
Tho wood be corded and the expense
The anthracite be of such may required
the Cumberland coal all lump The whole to be delivered su
places be designated and TO be OF the beoi quality
Sep 4-eoltl5th ts"Ha
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-10-16
TelegraphedtO the New Orleans Crescent.
---@+-@@S-s-
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP AFR1cA


NEW YORK, Oct. I5.-The steamship Africa Can't.
Shannon, Of the British and North American Royal
Mail Steamship Line, has arrived with LIVERPOOL
dates to the ID inst, three DAYS later than Nv tbe
City Of Baltimore.
Commercial Intelligence.
LIVERPOOL, Oct. 1.-The sales Of the week we're
Il 900 bales, Of which 1900 were taken by specula-
tors and $500 by exporters. The demand had slack
ened but holders we're firm, owing to damaged crops.
The estimated sales on the day Of the steamers
sailing were 5000 bales Of which 1000 bales were for
speculation and export.
The market generally closed firm with the follow,
ing quotations Fair Orleans 7}d Middling Or.
leans, I'D; Fair Mobile, 9-16d. Middling Mobile
7 5-l6d. The stock of cotton in port was 49s 900
bales, Of which 428 900 were American
Manchester adyices were unfayorable. Sales were
slow but prices were unaltered.
Breadstulfs generally closed very dull Provisions
we're also dull. Lard heavy. All qualities had
slightly declined.
Consols closed at 984 to 9s3.
The bullion in the Bank Of England had increased
sl57,OOO.
The London money market was generally IN
changed
There was nothing new with regard to the Atlantic
cable. Its shares were buoyant at ESQ to E42O.
The Spanish Government has given its sanction to
the importation of cotton seed into Cuba.
The political news by the Africa is not Of an i'm
portant character,