Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-09-22

SoHs toT Ufiet term, ana In the course Oh MS Il
{ 'ur will probably give the matter of selecting
a site for the New York Post Office his personal |
We understand that Mr.. Brown is |
also accompanied by Major Bowman, the Chief
OF the Bureau of Construction in the Treasury
Department.
The First Assistant Postmaster General, Hon.
Horatio King, returned, last evening, from a
visit to his homo in Maine, and resumed the
duties of his post this morning. He is, appa-
rently, considerably improved In health by
this hasty jaunt, although he has anticipated
the time appointed for his return by some two
weeks. The arduous duties devolving upon
Mr.. King are enough to undermine consti-
tuition much more robust than his, and an &C.
casional absence, for recreation, is almost es-
sential to preservation of his health. 1t is to
be hoped that at its next session Congress will
take favorable action on the measure which
was before that body last Spring, providing for
the creation of another bureau in this Depart
ment. Such provision would relieve the First
Assistant to considerable extent, and allow
him sufficient time to give whatever matters
may come before him that deiberative atten-
ton which their Importance demands, but
bestowed upon them.
The MAINE ELECTIoN.-We are satisfied Of
the legal election Of Bion Bradbury Demo
craft to Congress from Maine, and also of the
election of johnson DemocraD in the sixth
district, both by plurality; though it is al.
ready evident that the opposition men who had
in their hands the right and duty of computing
and declaring the returns, designed counting
those gentlemen out. That ia to say, to declare
their Republican opponents elected, if the con-
test should be close. 1t was very close in both
of those districts, and they will carry out that
determination, beyond all question. 1t will
then remain for the House itself to vndicate
them; which will doubtless be done, unless the
Republican party have an apparent majority
including their competitors (who will hold the
certificates on the organization)
The RETURN OF Mr.. HENRY-MR. For
sYTH-Mr. Henry, of this city, who not long
since went out with dispatches for Mr.. For
syth, has returned to Washington. He informs
US that the British steamer was quarantned
but three days at Vera Cruz, on account of
small pox, when he went ashore, and left for
the interior with Mr.. Forsyths dispatches.
Mr.. Forsyth has made his arrangements to
leave about the middle of October, the vomito
at Vera Cruz, and the dangers of sailing in
the Gulf at this season, deters him from visit
ing his family at an earlier day. lie has left
the City of Mexico and has taken a house at
Tucabaya, village three miles out.
The AFRICAN SQUADRoN.-A private letter
has just been received by gentleman of this
city, from a friend on board of the sloop-of-
war Dale, dated at Porto Praya, August II.
The health Of those in the squadron generally is
good. The Dale is the only vessel as far north
as Porto Praya, and she will soon sail for a
cruise off the southern coast of Africa A sea-
man from the squadron was sent homo in the
store-ship Release, which arrived at Boston on
Monday, on the charge of some criminal Of
fence. His name is not given
THE TEXAS AND New MEXICO BoUsDARr
CONFESSIONAL letter was received at the In
terror Department recently from Mr.. Clark,
Commissioner on the part of the United States
to run the boundary line between Texas and
the Territory of New Mexico, stating that he
was about to proceed to San Antonio to confer
with the Texas Commissioner, for the purpose
of arranging the time when the Commission
shall commence operations. Mr.. Clark thinks
that nothing will probably be done before next
Spring.
A REFUGEE FROM MoRMoNDoM-The State
Department has received information that the
young English girl taken from the Mormons
by the United States Judge in Utah, has been
sent, under proper protection, to the States,
and it is believed that she will be committed
to the charge of Lord Napier, or some other
British authority, who will undoubtedly Send
her home.
The CHARTERED SfEAMERs-The cores
pendent of the New York Herald says:
There seems to be delay in perfectInp the
contract between the Navy Department and the
owners OF Cromwells line OF vessels for the
Paraguay expedition. The contract was drawn
out and accepted by two out Of three of the pa IT.
ners, but tue third objected TO the clause giving
the Government right to purchase within a
given time. Ii Is thought, however, that the
contract will be perfected"
RETURN OF THE President Bu-
chanan returned from Wheatland last night,
and proceeded forthwith to his residence at
Soldiers Home. He is in excellent health,
and much gratifed with his brief visit to his
old friends and nelghbOrs.
APPoINrED.-Brevet Second Lieut.. Charles
e. Jesup, son Of Major General Jesup, is ap-
pointed aid to General Harvey, in place of
Capt Pleasonton, who goes out to the Pacific
as Acting Assistant Adjutant General.
The WkArHER.-Ths following report of the
weather for this morning is made from the Morse
M
The time Of observation is about o'clock:
SEPTEMBER -, 1853
New York, N. Y..........clear, warm.
Philadelphia. Pa .......clear, pleasant
Baltimore, Md .clear, pleasant
Washington, ID. C........ clear, wind N
Richmond, clear, cool.
Petersburg, va ....s..... cloudy, Go.
Norfolk, Va ...............72o, wind NV, gale
Lynchburg, va. clear, $50
Brstol. Ten. clear, 79'
Knoxville, Tenn ..clear, pleasant.
Wilmington, n. C........ .clear, pleasant.
Columbia, C.......... clear, pleasant.
Charleston, 5. C...........clear, &C., wind N