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The Washington union., 1858-03-04
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

Lieut. W. Nelson who has been for a considerable
nia Valparaiso has been relieved by Lieut. Bell and
returned to the United States.
Captain Josiah Watson, United States marine corps,
has been ordered to the command Of the marine guard
board of the United States steam -frgae Colorado.
The Secretary Of the Navy has awarded the contract for
steam machinery for the sloopo building at the Phila
delpha navy yard to Reny, Nesfe Co, OF Philadel-
parties above mentioned being the lowest bidders and
tn cir plans and Specifications being the best adapted for
service.
The following the joint resolution previously passed
the Senate adopted by the House of Representatives yes
terday relating to the retired navy list
'.Ressped &c. That in any where the records Of
the courts of inquiry appointed under the act of January
I6 1857 may render it advisable in the opinion Of the
President of the United States TO restore to the active
reserved list OF the navy to transfer from furlough
leave of absence the latter list officer who
have been dropped retired by the operation of the
act of February 2s 1855 entitled An act TO promote
the efficiency Of the navy he shall have authority any
existing law to the contrary notwithstanding, to nomi
nate and by and with the advice and consent Of the
Senate appoint such officer to the active reserved
list and officers, nominated and confirmed, shall oc-
cupy positions the active and reserved lists respec-
lively according rank and seniority when dropped
retired aforesaid and he entitled to all the benefits
conferred by the approved January s 1857 on Off
restored transferred TO the active reserved list
under that act ProIed That nothing herein contained
shall he construed allow the increase Of the
Der of officers the active service list author
ized by law
The Washington union., 1858-03-04
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Col A. p Calhoun, of Fort Hil South Carolina posi-
lively refuses be candidate for Congress in the 5th
district of that State
The foreign papers that the American minis
ter at Paris would give grand sora Washington ;
birth day to his oountmen and the diplomatic corps
ton bears the title Of Marquis of Lousad conferred
upon him by the Grand Duke OF Tuscany 1t said that
the British government does not allow its officials when
they take Office to foreign titles he is officially
plain Ffancs Lousada esq., but in society he is always
recognised by his title Boston people, take notice
Mr. Murphy, resident minister Of the United States
the Court of the Hague arrived with his family his
post the Eth of February.
Prof. ID BARTON Ross, favorably known author of
Southern Reader and other school hooks for the
the children of the South, died few days since Had
donficld n j.. in his Ssth year
The Washington union., 1858-03-04
ARMY INTELLIGENCE.

city in good health.
oriers will he issued in few days detailing additional
troops io the of Utah when il is expected that the
campaign viii be commenced and prosecuted with all the
energy and perseverance, that he devised hv the heads
OF the several departments.
recruiting rendezvous for the first regiment of dra
goons win be opened at Winchester, Virginia by drec
tion of the War Department Col. T. r. Fauntleroy
Major Carlton Captain Whittiescy, and Lieut. Randall
first Dragons are detailed for that service.
The several officers belonging TO regiments for
Utah. who have been detailed the recruiting service
and other duties have been relieved and ordered TO set
out immediately and join their respective regiments at
Fort Leavenwogth and elsewhere
Captain George W Wallace, first infantry. viii relieve
Lieut. Joseph Updegraf fifth infantry. at the recruiting
rendezvous, ll5 Cedar street, in this city.
INeu Tork Hgold
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TKxAscEs IxfAxrkEAT,
Eti,rUary ~. l6S6

IKxAscEs TxrAKLkEar,
February ~, lsss
NOTICE HERERY GIVEN that scaled proposals. viii
deparan fifteenth March for the
pnon whole G i've mihons treasury
for gold the United deposited with the
rtadel
ia Orleans,
Bton New York Charleston Louis within
from the acceptance proposals under the aufhny Of the
entitled, The
notes. approved Esd Droenher lsa7. s
treasury upon reot
dte with those officers credit tie o he Uni
Ted States Thes will be made payable To the order Il snch bidder
bidders shall make such exchange the lowest
exceeding and viii such
raiefr The OF the dcresite.
proposals
fourth, faurtls
proposed eSrtanged
the officers enumerated whose certh
such depste each proposal security fr
proposal acccaei Immediate directions
given such deiose Should the proposals be ya
from The provisions d the an q Congress d ts notice they
viii not be considered,
proposals sealed and Inscribed the
proposals Treasury VIII he opened this
department IL O'Clock, fifteenth day March.
HOWELL COBB,
Secretary "a the Treasury
Feb l2-dT tlae kSiarl
The Washington union., 1858-03-04
THE WASHINGTON UNION
THE sOUIH AMEElcAN sTATt.s.


The last arrival from Aspinwa has placed us in poo
session OF two weeks later intelligence from all the
tries Of South America lying upon near the Pacific
side.
The Congress Of New Granada would assemble the
LIST Of February and il expected that after the
organization President ospina would hay the Cass Herrn
treaty before it, with bis objections 10 the clause selling
land the island Of Tabcga, in the bay of Panama 10
the United States for coal depot With this clause
omitted it is said the treaty will be accepted but not
without much objection
The whole republic is at peace. The Supreme Court
has decided that the privileges of the Panama Railroad
Company commenced in 1885 when the road CON-
peted aud put into practical operation and not in 1855
oontended by the company the latter being the exp
ration Of the time within which the company engaged
complete the road This decision takes away three and
half years of the forty nine the duration of the
panys existence
Certain claims 10 lands have been preferred against
Ecuador by the governments Of Panama and Venezuela
but the former in state Of revolution and the Pres
ident of the latter has sufficient TO do at home TO main
tain his power, Ecuador has nothing to fear from them.
The priests grumble that the government has Invested
them of certain church properties but is firm they
obliged TO submit.
In Peru Castillo continues the siege OF Are9nipa which
IL in its seventh month. He has 500 men, and
Nfyaico, the defender oil The place but ,Z0o The CITY
contains 80 900 inhabitants and it is believed that Cas-
tlla take it, In the event OF failure he is lost
The Chilian minister about attempt mediation,
with bat slight prospects of success
In Bolivia ything goes smoothly The harvest
favorable The President has formed liberal and pro-
gressiye cabinet.
In Chill preparations going for the election OF
members of Congress during the present month. The
contest bids fair be bitter one especially if the gov
ernment interferes influence them, ii is feared it
will The Chans have started several campaign papers
for the elections thus initiating practice Busi
ness was not much improved The wheat crop win be
the greatest ever known.
II generally believed that the Argentine coniedera
ton would Join Brazil in the against Paraguay Pa
raguay has occupied certain points in the Brazilian terri
tory with 10 900 The confederation is expected to
furnish Brazil with 5000 horses its first contingent in
the war The otensible object of Brazil in this war, is
TO exact the performance Of the treaties with Paraguay
but it is hoped the result will be draw that
ry from the isolation established and preserved there by
the Jesuts and to bring il in contact with commerce and
civilization.
The Washington union., 1858-03-04
Feb l2dif
TO THE CITIZENS OF WASHINGTON.
WOlfe,s Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps.

The proprietor beg leave ca The attention o strangers and the
Washington a article 81 Holland which
introduced american public under the Kole so
dam Selnalps
T manufactured by the proprietor exclusively has dit
Scinedam, Holland &
procured
berry variety
the aromatic Italian berry whose yinens extract Is dis
spirtncn
cptratcd ncHre exquisite flavor and altogether transcend
medicinal properties any beverage
heretofore
Tie proprietor submitted whole
the United has thou-
physicians chemists signstures
as a desirable addrt,on metira.
purchase genuine artro
the whole country flooded
quart pint hotties 81
respectable druggists
WOLFE
Sole Importer and Manufacturer,
Depot No 20 Beaver New York
Dec l3-d3mf
The Washington union., 1858-03-04

on FROM A NEw souRcE.-A important branch OF
manufacturing at Marsees is the production Of oil from
peanuts and for making soap is said to be preferable
the other seed oils The shell is not removed but is
crushed with the kernel In the process of extracting
the oil the nuts subjected to several operations They
first passed through series Of crushing cylinders
and then crushed a hin under millstones After he
ing thus treated they placed in wrappers made of
hogs goats hair and then put into hydraulic presses
which express the oil and il flows off into bucket In
the centre OF the bucket rises tube nearly to the height
Of the rim which tube passes through the bottom Of the
bucket and fits as socket upon large tube pipe
from which the oil is constantly being pumped into very
large casks The of the tube in the bucket is TO
the heavier parts of the oil together with all refuse mat
ter, 20 sink to the bottom, while but the purer
parts OF the oil pass into the large tube pipe There
Is process Of clarihcation The oil remains in the
casks from SIX TO ten days without being touched at the
end Of which time ii Is found be clear The nuts
crushed and pressed three times al each pressure the
por nut yielding different quality Of oil and il is only
after the third pressure that the cake is formed The oil
resulting from the first pressure Of the nut is used for
catng, that from the second pressure for burning and
that from the third for making soap.
The Washington union., 1858-03-04
. MExloo. -NEws pY MAII.

Tlle Ne~ Orleans papers OF the 25th uit, received
last evening. put in possession of the from Mex
loo brought by the steamer Tennessee 20 that port From
Vera Cruz the dates the 2lst ultao and from the
city Of Mexico 10 the 18th OF 18th.
Ii Is difficult to convey satisfactory view OF the pres
condition Of Mexico everything being in fact in alb
s5luie confusion. The government Of Zulosga ap
pears 10 be- AT best much ia the position Of all former
onesor the present maintaining itself and, ci course
having some supporters bat bitterly asiied by oppo-
nents.
decree Of great Importance issued on the 18th
ultimo directing that all duties payable by vessels
irving at Vera Cruz and TamIaco shall be paid at the
city OF Mexico The OF this decree is found in the
fact that these two States refuse 10 recognise the Zuosga
government and the greater portion Of the revenue is
in danger OF being diverted from the central government
The Vera Cruz PrcsreSso induges in defiant strain TO-
wards the Zuicaga government and quotes several ar
dies stronger in tone than its own from papers Of
other States.
The New Orleans True Delta thus sums up the news
by this arrival
The government is slowly falling into some sort
of organization and is busy promugang edicts appoint
ing officials and regulating arrangements
The clergy making desperate efforts 10 recover
their Importance, 10 regain possession OF their
scated estates. and to effect, If possible, close union
OF Church and State The new administration is in
the country 10 insure It's allegiance by bonds of force
In several States much turbulence and discord still
exthe disoonented not appearing to be the advocates
OF the late government but OF still another which they
desire 10 take the place OF the present Large bands of
robbers maaudng in different sections OF the
try and ia many instances, had overrun and plundered
whole villages In the village Of Cuantla however the
most formidable band met check. Ii commanded
by Angel Morales and making the assault repulsed
with great loss by the armed inhabitants Morales slain
and his body hung up in a market place. The band,
which composed Of one hundred and fifty convicts
who enlarged during the revolution, preparing
for second attack under the leadership of Quirno who
assumed command on the death Of Morales.
A formidable movement on foot in the States of
Leon, Jalicco, anG Guam uato the object of which
the confederation Of the three TO resist the govern
ment This movement was causing considerable uneas-
ness the capital among those in favor Of the
gime, which is seeking popularity by lberang large
numbers Of political prisoners which itself confined
La Chihuahua the Indians committing dreadful
outrages upon the deenceles inhabitants numbering and
plundering.
The Washington union., 1858-03-04
From the Memphis DAILY Appeal
THE POSTMASTER GENERALS LETTER RELATIVE
10 IHE CHEAT OVERLAND MAI. ROIIIE


1t affords the highest pleasure give publicity
the able and mastery letter of Postmaster General Brown
in vindcaon Of the great southern overland route Cal
iforna addressed TO the chairman of the Post Office Com
mittee Of the House Of Representatives 1t is most tri-
umyhani yindcaon Of his policy in selecting the route
by H Paso of establishing starting points on the
Mississippi Memphis and ST. Louis. 1t is demonstrated
that the necessities Of the country well the pract
caby of the route clearly pointed to these two temni
the Mississippi river and that if either is 10 be aba-
doned then St. Louis is most out Of the direct line and
the central position and must be thrown aside. Mem
phs connected by railroad and river with all the States
Of the Mississippi Memphis is the parallel
latitude with Albuquerque, the most northern practi-
cable route and is north of E Paso the best route of all
and therefore Memphis is eligible in every respect
than 81. Louis
Gov Brown also shows that post coaches have been
run for several months past from San Antonio in Texas
California, via III Paso, and through Arzonia, and
they have made excellent time and therefore that
to abandon this route would be to give up certainty for
an uncertainty.
He also exposes the folly and absurity OF giving But
terield Cos the contrators the choice Of the route.
after they have contracted carry the mail the
Southern route and thus to entrust TO them apler pow
than the President and Postmaster General laying
them open to improper influences.
They shown 10 he under other than pecuniary
responsibilities nominated in the bond and the extra
ordinary concession to them Of power 10 change their
contract would lie unprecedented and monstrous.
We cannot but think that corruption Of the deepest
dye Turks beneath the proposition give this selection
TO Butteed Co. after taking ii out OF the hands of the
Executive.
The letter OF the Postmaster General il conclusive
and triumphant yndication of his selection os the South
route. II is most able and lucid document reflect
ing credit upon his ability and impartiay. The citizens
of Memphis especially should thank and remember him for
the strong stand he has taken for their city terminus
and for the unanswerabe arguments be has SO
fully brought to bear to sustain it. We counsel every
intelligent citizen to give this able document an earnest
perusal and consideration
The Washington union., 1858-03-04

BALI FIRE THE AIR.-We are told that some
Of the citizens of Frostburg much sstonshed
alarmed by seeing ball OF fire several feet In crcumfer
pass that town Tuesday afternoon last IL
first appeared the Froburg mines northeast Of the
place il then followed the current Of air in southwest
wardy direction when IL seemed TO fall to the ground
Its appearance is described 10 have been red blazing
body passing rather swiftly and leaving sparks and
fragments OF its blaze In its train II at elevation
OF forty fifty feet above the house tops Al the time
IL the ground il seemed 10 have been mostly
consumed This singular visitant is supposed TO have
been body Of gas which escaped from the coal mines
coming In contact with the pure ain nited aud
rroiuoed the sight described - Cumberland Cstlsus.
The Washington union., 1858-03-04

Kansas AT TVS WarrE Horss About noon to-day a
body Of some thirty five forty citizens Of the inchoase
State Of Kansas, who visit TO this city,
waited President buchanan We learn that they were
very cordially received and teok OCCASION to express 10
the President their hearty approval Of his course in reia
top to the affairs ID their disturbed and unhsppy Tern
tory They are unanimous in the declaration that the
admission Of Kansas under the Leccnpton constitution
would cacctaaily cessation Of the excitement
which always has and VIII continue TO operate adversely
to the true interests Of the Territory and they all
anxious that Congress win decide farorahlv this ques
hon at an early day.-EUoiag Sqv, Marcel Sd
The Washington union., 1858-03-04
A WAGON ROAD 10 CALIFORNIA THE ROUTE
FROM TETON TO FORT YUMA

The different wagon roads to Pacific coast, which
have been undertaken and prosecuted with much vigor
10y the government have Justly attracted considerable at
tention Without drawing comparison between any o
them 10 their peculiar adaptation TO the wants OF this
progressive age propose TO advert to few facts in
connexon with the stage-route through the southern
counties of California from TETON to Fort Yuma
The distance from TETON to Fort Yuma, according to
the reliable authorities is about two hundred and
fifty miles The territory itself is far from being that
barren waste represented frequently by the American
press Besides being rich in minerals il is rich enough
in agricultural to furnish fair field for the in
dustry of a million of working farmers Tuare and
Kern counties attracting thousands Of settlers who
are making that fertile stretch of country their perma
neni places residence With every opened up
the great market San Francisoo for the disposal of
produce there mnst be corresponding improvement in
the country ITSELF and predict that this win be of
the most fiourishing sections of southern California
The Washington union., 1858-03-04

SAN DosrSco.-The New York Herald has intelligence
from the dominican republic 10 the th OF January Baes
having offered 10 surrender and 10 deliver up his
msnd TO Santana. the point Of leaving the press
depcy The ccnsuls Of England France, and Spain
charged with preventing the project Of cpulation San
insisted that all the points be formally and soenlv
reduced TO writing BAez had been deserted by the
sells s-o which tin then had been faithful to him and
the other side the forces Of his antagonist supc
rior to has IL Is asserted thai the government
which is 10 he installed Domingo win be moderate
and exercise no acts Of revenge.
The Washington union., 1858-03-04
Municipal Elections.

CHicAoo, March 3.The municipal election took plnoe
here yesterday II the largest poed ia the
city. The entire republican ticket reelected by
900 majority.
NEw YoEK, March 3.-1he democrats elected the
mayors OF Rochester and Oswego yesterday The oppo
stion majority elected the aldermen IN Rochester aud al
dernen tied in Oswego
The Washington union., 1858-03-04
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Anti-LecOn, pl0u.

CIsoissAn, March A large anti Iooonpaon meeting
was held last evening al which resolutions adopted
rendering thanks 10 Dongias Stuart Broderick Wise
walker, and stanton also declaring il the imperative
duty oi Congress TO reject the pending application for Nd
mission OF Kansas under the Leoompton constitution
Stanley Mathews United States district attorney.
among the speakers
The Washington union., 1858-03-04
TO THE CITIZENS OF WASHINGTON

The proprietor particularly recommends tho Above schnsps
travelling
medicinal properties dsaerseaie isn dan
rrroas prosnnd change which all
travellers South particularly liable should
be careful the schnnq, the whole flooded
propriaoss
bottle cork
grocers.
uDoip8o WOLFE,
l3-d3nd Depot street, New YORK
The Washington union., 1858-03-04


specially sc thsi ne has 'rassd
{now the az N-srF White Cob "" ssx
axenue streets Having
hf ha rr-"sy ~bs stis~on
q sfrh
exs n be od cbaieest tina
Frun fatp isar Europe and
coupled fpaer snd ias Ia fscu VIII
infcrif 90 any bsa@eh N IN United state
falp purposes oTuing thts ~aat'As4 about thr loes
d March nrst Further particulars ftore aiy
Feb Ia-swud FRANkIIN pHuF.
The Washington union., 1858-03-04
Ths Indiana Counterfeiters.

CHICAGO, March 2.J. b. Shears, alias Wilford, sup
posed to be the leader OF the Indiana gang OF counter
ieiters, WAS arrested here saturday night large
amount OF bogus coin found in his possession.
The Washington union., 1858-03-04

III AIR !EWELRY.-M w. GAIT 4 BRO. call
ss'h 70 her new Of Hair Jewelsy consisting d
lsi earring beckaces hrhoes claE studs buttons,
orders r which they rrearcd
NJ W CALI 4 BRO,
Fcb 2s-A aga Penn avenue between Oh and ioi,
The Washington union., 1858-03-04

DROP. MACLEoDS boarding and day school for
IL young sdiesi SOC street, bctween llth and I2h
Fet l6-SawH
The Washington union., 1858-03-04

TINE following packages brought home from the
IL %Worid's Fair the yard3 New York The
them requested take them ferih~ih
No ON Marks
package
1 eor. Henry aiAms Mr. Gibson
The Washington union., 1858-03-04
Markets.

NEw YoRK, March Cotton is heavy-sales Of ], 900
bales Prices easier but quotations unchanged Flour
is frm-sass of 5000 barrels State. - - 80 !;
Ohio 81 80 So southern $4 10 SIS Wheat is firm,
but sales uninportant and prices nominal-choice
southern white 81 so Corn Is firm-sales OF 40, 900
bushels white and yellow 65 67 cents. Pork has nd
vanced-mes, SIG so a SIG 65 prime is lower, and
selling for SIS Beef is quiet-wesern mess $ll SO
key steady at 2zy cents for Ohio Coffee is dull Sugar
is buoyant- Of 200 barrels at Al "a cents fol
Orleans Spirits of tnrpentine is firm at 46 464 cents
Rosin is buoyant at 81 so Rice quiet and unchanged
The Washington union., 1858-03-04
Fire In Biddeford, Maine.

saoo, (Me J March 2-1he building called Central
Block in Hddeford, entirely destroyed by IRE this
morning. The second story occupied by the Union
and Journal newspapers Their insurance amounts 70
81 500 Among the other sufferers Goodwin Faie
attorneys; Newcomb, shoe dealer Dyer, druggist Hill
ton Clark, clothers and Harris grocer. The build
ing valued at SIS 600, and the insurance to
$40, 900 The fire was, undoubtedly, the work of in
cendiary.
The Washington union., 1858-03-04
V,HE NEW BOOK STORE Franklin Philip re-

NsS YAM, Nrw Yosx, Feb. =, lsss.
Feb 1O--lswsw Wedksst
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The truth is, nobody in Kansas a fg about the
controversy except the politicians and lani specuators
the body Of the Legislature is made mp Of such and in
order shut the eyes of the people their schemes
making land valuable and sites in demand create
continual hnhbub about Lecolnpton Nobody win suf
fer by this admission but the republican party and the
spsseeker in Kansas the people the honest residents
Of the Terrfsy will be glad 20 have the matter settled
shape 1t in said that the acceptance Of the L
C0mpton constitution viii create rebellion IN the Terri
tory We don't believe q word OF IT, neither do those
who use il believe it Somer.r IN j. Aesseaeer
The Washington union., 1858-03-04

Ii Is reported in Milwaukee that democratic pa
per is TO be started there to support the claims OF Judge
Douglas ior the presidency
The Washington union., 1858-03-04

NKw ORLEASs March 3--The house of representative
of Louisiana has passed bill authorizing company al
ready organized to import 500 free negroes from the
coast Of Africa to lie ndentured for than fifteen
years
The Washington union., 1858-03-04
steamer Burned. MANY Lives Lost

NEw YoKK, March S.--A private despatch from Mo-
bile that the Eliza Battle with 400 bales
Of cotton. burned below Demopols the Tombig-
bee river, and thirty to forty lives lost
despatch from the agent Of the Associated Press
New Orleans the boat had 700 bales Of cotton
board all of which destroyed and thirty nine pas
sengers including the Rev Mr. Newman of Louisville
Vere elasf
The Washington union., 1858-03-04
Death OF an Eminent Editor.
The slave Trade Reyiyed,

NEw YORK, March 3.-Freeman Hunt, editor of IA
Merchants Magazine died here this morning