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The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02
THE LAST INTERVIEW BETWEEN BEN7ON
IND BUCHANAN

An effort having been made by the two Blairs to
ate the impression that Mr. Benton, his death bed
had expressed strong disapprobaton of the policy of
Mr.. Bucbanans administration, Mrs. Jacob, Of the
daughters Of Mr. Bcon, gives The folio ing statement
of what occurred between those venerable statesmen
short time before Tie death of Mr.. Benton which puts ut
rest the vile fabrication
He took the Presidents hand I'M his and said in clear
tones, Buchanan, friends hare differed on
many points, you well know but always trusted in
your integrity Of purpose supported you in preference
to Fremont because he headed sectional party whose
would have been the signal for dsunion have
known you long, and / knew you would honestly en-
deayor to do right Ihave that faith in you now but
you must look to Higher Power to support and guide
you. We will meet in another world am going
now you will soon follow My peace with God is made,
my earthly affairs arranged but could not go without
seeing you and thanking you for your interest in my
child. Much said that is too sacred to repeat
Colonel Benton much exhausted, and Mr. Buchanan
frequently urged him to spare himself. Mr.. Buchanan
remarked to members of the family that nothing had
ever given him greater pleasure When Mrs. Jacob re-
turned to her fathers room, he called her to him and
said 'My child, you einess of what has passed
this evening" think of it and remember it, / glad
Buchanan came oil IL peace with me, and can rest
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02
POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE.


The democratic State convention of Massachusetts will
meet to-day at Worcester to nominate candidates gov
ernor, lieutenant governor and other State officers
The democratic convention of the 5th congressional
district of Ohio, which nominated Hon. VIM Munger
for Congress, adopted the following resolution
Reso'rei That the platform Of principles adopted by
the National Convention Cincinnati il the only author
tatye exposition OF democratic DOCTRINES and Is unalter
sble except by body equal in power aud authority with
that convention that in the time will make no
issues, and permit to he made of party
fidelity that will prescribe democrat aud permit
prescription OF democrats because Of difference Of
opinion in relation to the true construction Of any ar
Gle in the creed, but will recognise a democrats
and none other, who remain in the organization and
abide the usages of the party
The Van Vert Constitution says of the nominee
q Mr.. Mungen is we'll qualified In every respect
to fill the Office for which he is nominated, and will be
elected of indomitablc energy, iron will and
ireproachable integrity Always sound on Me great
principles of democracy, he has served with honor in its
ranks both in public and private capacity.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02
FIRE IN CINCINNATI GALLANT CONDUCT

On Sunday night last fire discovered in the cellar
Of the drugstore of DR.. Harris at the of Main
and Fourth Streets Cincinnati The third story of the
building occupied by Mr. Richard Duncan periodical
dealer When the engines and hook and ladder carriages
arrived, Mrs Duncan seen at the window imporing
aid for herself and children and apparently about to
leap to the ground Those assembled shouted to her to
keep back and shut the window, which she did In
few minutes indeed, ladder up, and Policeman
George Carr, noble fellow and brave officer yenured
up the ladder and into the at the risk1of his fe
Water freely played on and he appeared bearing
Mrs Duncan. AS she safely brought down. the pent
up feelings of the crowd burst into loud cheers and clap
ping of hands. George yentured in again and brought
out a child which passed down. A third time he
entered and brought out the feniafing child. Each
time he appeared with his precious human freight the
crowd gave him hearty cheers. Mrs Duncan and the
children all nearly sufocated Carr himself
seriously affected aud had to be conveyed to drug store
where everything possible was done for his relief.
The loss estimated at about thousand dollars
on which there insurance of five thousand dollars
The flames subdued before they had got fairly under
way above the cellar but there considerable damage
by water
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02

The HBRNpoN MgDAL.--The medal ordered to be pre-
pared by the Virginia legislature in honor of the late
Captain Hendon of the i'll fted steamship Central Amer
ica and be presented his widow has been finished
From a description Of it in the Richmond Enquirer we
copy the following
The Hcrndon medal is Of pure gold about two inches
in diameter On side is depicted in bold relief the
scene of the tempest, the c-boat crowded with passcn-
gers aud struggling with the waves the steamer half dis
mantled and the heroic commander standing resolutcy
an elevated part of the wreck The necessarily small
scnle Of the picture does not admit Of any strict accuracy
in the depletion of the human figures but like the beau
tful symbolic cngravings from the antique, it is su-
GENTLY distinct to relate in unmistakable form the
we'll known story of the Christian hcros sclf-sacri-
cing devotion Around this device inscribed the
following words Devotion to duty, Christian conduct
and genuine hcrosm respected and reyered. The ro-
verse the medal bears the following inscription
rounded bya delicate olive wreath wrought with exquisite
finish and mnuteness Presented to the widow of Capt
William Lewis Icrnon United States navy by Virginia.
testimonial of respect for her vrtuos son, noble
and gallant officer. 1858.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02

PER SONdL IN1ELLIGENCE.

The chair Of Greek in the Iyuchburg VA College has
been filled by the unanimous appointment of Patrick
Henry Cabc esq, graduate Of Emory and Henry Col
ege, Virginia. and for time assistant Professor OF
Languages at that college. The chair OF Mental and
Moral Science will in future be filled by Rev, w. W.
Walker
Judge Brockenborough declines the Of his in
connexion with the governorship of Virginia Clement
r. Harris, Of Culpeper county, is recommended through
the sExaminer for lieutenant governor
Col Cooper adutant general Of the United States army
left this city yesterday to join the Secretary of War and
Gen. Scott ut Old Point.
The Secretary of the Navy will shortly make visit Of
inspection to the Norfolk navy yard
The Attorney General is still among his friends in
Pennsylvania.
Dr. Eunter the president of tho democratic district
convention in sd Berks and not DIR. Hunt reported
by telegraph.
Hon s. r. Mallory, of Florida in this city, and is
stopping at the National Hotel.
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A NEW DAILY AT HARRISB URG.

a
We received last evening the first number of the "Pa
triot and Unon democratic daily paper just COM
uenctd at the cepal Of Pennsylvania 1t Is published
and owned by o. Barret Co, and edited bs r. Halde
man. esq We believe the present publication is the re-
suit of combination between the Weekly Patriot and
Union and the keystone, another Weekly-both demo
cratic journals devoted to the promotion OF the same in
terests The number of the Daily before us presents
handsome apearate and its contents are varied and at
tractiye, making up exceedingly good paper Mr. Hal
deman whom the editorial management is intrusted
known as an able writer, and he will doubtless sustain
on the Daily the reputation he has acquired conductor
of the Weekly The following paragraph We take from
his salutatory
POLITICALLY the Daily Patriot and Union will be an in
dependent Democratic Journal bound to no faction and
having no other object than the welfare OF the demo
cratic party and the perpetuity of its organization To
the national and State administrations our most earnest
support will be given, long as they continue as their
conduct guarantees to uphold the principles of the demo
cratic party
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02

trial of steam fire engines took place in Boston on
the 3lst. There four steam engines present. the
philadelphia, built by Reany, Neafie g. Co., of Phia
dcpbia the Elisha smith,, of East Boston the Law
renee, of Lawrence, Mass; and the 'iNew Era OF
Boston.
The Philadelphia filed the tank containing 1900 gall
Ions, in minutes and 20 seconds threw horizontal
stream of 1853, perpendicular stream of ITO feet and
raised steam In l | minutes.
The Elisha Smith flled the tank in minutes and Is
seconds threw horizontal stream Of 40 feet pcrpen
dicular stream of 25 feet and raised steam in 10 min
utes and 81 seconds.
The Lawrence was withdrawn ON account of breaking
n snail bolt soon after firing up.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02

THE ARMY AND M VI.

Captain w. r. Andrews T. y A., native Of Buff
f.o, died at Little Rock, Arkansas, Last week.
IL is stated that the steam sloop building at the
Gosport navy yard is to be called the Norfolk.
1t is stated THAT the court of inquiry recently in
sion at Norfolk Virginia. to investigate the circumstances
Lieut. Paynes attempt to commit suicide has resulted
In order from the department for court martial To
the 4th of September Capt Simms, late of the
San Jacipto and Lieut. Boyd Of the Niagara have been
ordered to Norfolk TO act as members of the court
marine general cosrt-martial is TO convene at the
navy yard Norfolk on the "a September viz Captain
j. r. Doughty First Lieutenant and Breyet Captain j.
ID. Simmes First Lieutenants j. b. u. Fendal William
Stokes Boyd second Leutenants Henry Is. Tyler, jr,
William w Kirkland, and David NJ. Cobenfor the trial
of Second Lieutenant John o. Payne aud Sergeant Henry
brennan
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VERLAND MAIL TO CALIFORNIA
From the MI,siar Republican, Aug. so.I

We were pleased yesterday TO meet with Mr.. Butter
field of the active partners in the contract for carry
ing the overland mail between the Mississippi river Mem
phis and St Louis being the two points, aud San Fran
CISCO California He is here to complete his arrangements
for putting the contract into operation by the 18th Sep
TENDER For this purpose the line has been stocked with
horses coaches drivers and everything necessary to
able the company to perform the contract with fidelity
The mail is 10 be carried in twenty-five days. and when
the southwest branch Of the Pacific Railroad compet
ed to the western boundary of this State 1T Will be done
in much less time. The route from Memphis aud that
from ST. Louis connects at Fort Smith Ark and we have
no of being able to attract portion OF the trade
and travel on this route from the start
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02

STUMP CANvASsING FOR THE FEDERAL SENATE
We can imagine greater breach of senatorial
dignity, and no practice fagrantly at war with
the genius of our government, than tho one pur
sued in Illinois of stump canvassing for the Senate
Of the United States. The practice was naugurated
by JAMES H. LANE in Kansas who stumped the State
TO secure the election of men, not with reference to
their fitness as legislators but such would pledge
themselves to vote for him as senator The tactics
of Lane have been borrowed by Douglas and Lin
coin for Illinois, but II is an example which we
think would be more honored in tho breach than
in the observance. The constitution makes it the
duty of the States, in their capacity States, to
choose their ambassadors to the federal Senate !;
while It devolvcs upon the people, directly, the
choce OF thor representatives in the popular branch
OF congress. One Of tho most valuable features of
our government is that of dual Congress, COM
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02
HARVARD colMnoE OBSERVATORY,

The comet discovered by Donati at Flofehce on the
I'd of June and visible in the constellation Of Leo
Minor has been frequently observed at Cambridge Its
geometc path has been very unfavoabe for the nyes
CATION Of its orbit This circumstance has greatly srouh
led the European computations as well as our own four
Of elements have been computed ut the Observatory
of Harvard College parabolic by Messrs.
Charles Tue and Asaph Hail. and two elliptic orbits by
Mr. G. p Bond whose latest clements indicate that the
comet will be much brighter and in better posi-
ton than present during the latter part Of September
The period of thirty years which has been obtained
also indicates possible identity with the first comet of
1927 the elements of which have in other respects con
siderable resemblance. w. G. b.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02
GOKERNOR MEDARY..
From the Ohio Statesman, Aug. 31st ]

We had the pleasure of meeting Governor Medary yes
teray. The stawart gentleman has returned from his
western trip in fine health and the best of spirits The
Indians tolerably quiet but not to be relied
upon. This year the buffalo came right down to the
western settlements in what will be Dacotah after il is
organized We should suppose that the discovery the
gold mines Fraser river and the adoption of the route
through that section by tho Hudsons Bay Company's
traders will add 10 the importance of that region 1t will
doubtless be organized rs Territory Mt an early day
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02

The statement of the operations Of the Mint Of the
United States at Philadelphia, for the month OF August,
shows gold depositc Of 1882 800 Of silver, 1907 40
of old cents in exchange for new $4,O75. Total depos
ties for the month S5437l5 The coinage for the same
time was sl36 654 in gold nearly all Of which was in
double eagles the coinage in silver was 900, prin
cpally in half and quarter dollars; in copper SIG 900
The total coinage Of the month was s572 654 covering
8. Ill 2t3 pieces.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02
DEATH OF REV. ELEAzAR WILLIAMS.

We are Informed that the Rev. Eeazar Williams more
generally known perhaps claiming to be tie Dauphin
of France deceased at Hogansburgh New York, at
o'clock on the morning of the 2sth August His last
words were '' Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me-
and receive my spirit" For time back, we have
observed in our exchanges announcement Of his ndispo
sition, which 1t soem,s has resulted fatally
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02
Cable Celebrations.

Augusta, Sept l.--our city is alive with pleasing
excitement Bonires blazing and bands playing
at different points.
PHLApRLrHiA Sept 1.-The demonstrations here and
in New York of most impressive and exciting char
acter There was a grand celebration this in
Independence Square, with prayer, and eloquent
tion by Hon. William d. Kelly There were also three
parades viz military civic and fremens
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02

TIE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE IN New YoRK. The
brother of Mrs Brennan who has been missing since the
10th of July last caused the arrest of several drivers oil
public carriages and they examined on Tuesday
morning last but their testimony far, fails to throw
any light the subject and does not crminate any Of
them The trial was resumed yesterday morning.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02
HON JOHN NJ. DANIEL, MINISTER OF THE I'M
TED STATES AT TURIN

1t has been announced in the Virginia papers that
this gentleman had determined TO retire from his
present position, and to resume his connexon with
the press in Richmond. The announcement is con-
frmed by the fact that application from him for
recall is pending before the Secretary Of State. A
previous application for leave of absence has been
granted
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02

FREAK OF THE LIaHrSISa. Mt Vernon Ohio Ban
states that Friday of last week the lightning
struck the telegraph office at that place and completely
illuminated tho building Mr. White, the operator, had
previously separated the wire connecting with the record
ing instrument which saved it from destruction but
the wire forming the negative battery, running TO the
ground communicated the subtle fluid to the key, por
ton of which melted. Fortunately, Mr. White step
ped out of the office during the storm otherwise he might
have been killed.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02

SERIOUS injury TO Hon HAsRy NJ. PHILLIPS. The
Philadelphia Evening Argus Of the 3ls ut learns that
while taking ride the horse Of Mr. Phillips took fright
and away Finding it impossible to check the ami
NAL Mr. Phillips leaped from his carriage striking his
head very seriously brising both head and face We
happy to hear that although the injuries he received
were severe they are not considered dangerous
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Lord Napier at tile Celebrate

NEW YonK, Sept lit Is understood til. ord Ma
pier Will return to Washington on Saturday morning
He will dine on Friday evening with Cyrus w. Field
ia company with Captain Dayman, of the Gorgon, and
other British officers attached to the telegraph squadron
together with few select friends of Mr.. Field.
Lord Napier is in attendance at the celebration to-day
aud will be one the guests of the city at the dinner to-
morrow evening at the Metropolitan Hotel
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02

Prof Emmons in his report to the legislature OF Noh
Carolina mentions the discovery in the selimentary
rocks of Montgomery county in that State of fossils OF
age anterior to any previous traces OF animal me-
The distinguished gcoogst contends, therefore that 50
far Investigations have resulted in discoveries ths
part of the country the scene of the first manifesto
ton of that great principle.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02
Detention Of the Mails.

BALTIMORE Sept. 1.-The mail train from New York
did not reach here this morning in time to connect with
the southern train The of the detention Is yet
unknown.
This freight train from Wheeling when near this city
this morning was thrown from the track OBTAINING the
early southern train for several hours. There
rious injury done to the freight train.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02
The Atlantic Cable.

LONDON, Sept. 1-7o Cyrus W. Fieid Nee York The
directors are ON their way to yalena to make arrange
opening the wire to the public They convey
through the cable to you and your their
hearty congratulations in your glorious celebration of the
great international work.
TIhis despatch intended fot the Washington com
mttee on the cable celebration. --REP.l
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02

On Friday evening Inst hurricane did much damage
at Louisville blowing down The front OF new building
owned by Miller, Wingatc CO. corner Of Ninth and
house of W. A. Richardson, damaging buildings, and
tearing boats from their moorings. Many bhsee trees
were torn up by the roots. No lives were lost
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02

An Alabama paper states that of the sugar plant
ers of Louisiana turning their attention to that part
of South Florida from which the Indians have been
lately removed 1t is thought that in few years may
be made important and profitable sugar producing re-
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02

THE COMET Nv SEPTEMBER.

Mr. William 9. Bond director of tho Observatory Of
Harvard College, publishes in the Boston Traveller the
following communication respecting this comet the reap
pearance of which in the latter part of September after
it's conjunction with the sum- will be carefully observed
Ii seems probable that at its reappearance it will be
conspicuous object than whilst approaching Its peri
helion
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02

The FIasr DEAD HEAD-'t Who was the first man
corded in history who didn't pay 7" said the elder Mat
thews as he handed theatrical order TO his friend
Why really gave it thought, replied the
friend. " Why, Joseph, of course, said Matthews !;
did not his brothers put him in the pit for nothngf
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02

GREAT VoYAGg.-Tho whale ship laurens arrived AZ
New London few days since, after an absence OF only
one year. with cargo of 100 barrels Of oil Less than
four and half months Of the time occupied In wha'
ing or talng oil the balance Of the year having been re-
auired to make the passage
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02

The first execution which has taken place In the state
of Maine for twenty three years occurred on FRIDAY ~
Lewsiown in that State. The murderers Of the brig
Albion Cooper-Abraham Cox and Peter Williams sui.
fered the extreme penalty of the law about lll, a. m
after full confession of their guilt
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02
The slave Cargo.

CHARLESTON, Sept. 1.-The Mercury contains the opin-
ion of the attorney general of South Carolina that the
Africans should no retained by the United States narsal
not subject to the laws of this State.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02

The Independence Beige states that young lady, ly
ing In Hanover hns just been sentenced by court Of
that town to pay q fine of two francs 'for having
dress which, occupying tho whole breadth Of the pave
ment Is an obstruction to the public way.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02

Gov King has been burned in cfigy, in Cattaraugus
county for committing the sentence OF the murderer Sui
Ivan to Imprisonment for life Judge Grover, who
tanned the Governor, was compmentsd in similar
ner,
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02

A Cincinnati gambler, named Samuel I'LL, who was
going under the sobrquct of " Sam Patch, committed
suicide in that city Thursday evening The cause OF
the act is stated To have been his wife This sate-
markable freak in the life Of gambler.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02

The steamer j. III oglesby sunk on the 3Oth near
Glasgow in the Missouri river No lives were lost The
boat had full freight board, and large number OF
passengers. The amount Of the loss is unknown
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02

A CnIcAGo BURGLAR MAKING A HAUL IN MORRIS
learn that the house of Mr. John McNelis at motifs
in Grnndy county was entered on Thursday night OF
last week. and the of $1,000 in money and
5000 watch stolen from MI. McNelis pockets haoago
Journal
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02
New Gold discoveries.

ST. LOUIS, September The Republican publishes q
letter giving account Of newly discovered gold south
of the Platte river The writer has examined the
try for several miles around and expresses the opinion
that five to six dollars per day be obtained by several
hundred men, without further discoveries
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-02

During the present year in Tennessee, 232 miles o.
railroad have been laid. There is now in the state CIV
miles railroad in active operation, and by the LIST Of
january next there will he s75 miles. and by the LIST Of
January 1860, there will be JAG miles in active opera
ton,