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AUGUSTUS c. DoDGE, Esq,
SC, &C., Madrid.
VI. Doilc 10 .Nr Cnss.-[ExLraCt ]

w. Dodyc to M Cass.--[ Extract
No 90 UNITED STATES LEGATION.
Madrid, November l5 1858.
SIN had the honor on the 18th instant to receive
your No &C. dated the 24th ultmo asking information
respecting the threatened hostiities between Spain and
Mexico and expressing the welSnown determination of
the United States to resist the subugaon by European
powers of any of the independent States of conti
nen with view to the exercise of protcctoratc orany
other political influence the policy and institutions Of
such States. ..r
On the same day sought and obtained am interview
with Mr. Calderon Collantes, her Catholic Maestys Min
lister of State, causing your despatch to be read and
translated to him, and at bis request have since fur
nished him with copy of the ...
He took no exception whatever to any of the views
determinations therein expressed He assured most
earnestly that in the movement which duty honor and
selfrcspect had constrained his government to make
against Mexico Spain had not the most remote intention
of interfering with the wcknown policy of the United
States, expounded by Mr.. Monroe and reiterated by
yourself of attempting anything for the present.
than to afford protection to her citizens and obtain
dress for her injuries done themhe avcrring that they
had been robbed and maltreated in the inhuman
manner He said that they would not receive back,
nor attempt to govern Mexico, any of the South
American Stats, she they to request such
government to-moTow-that all Spain expected
desired i'm that quarter the retention peace of her
present possessions He went to say that the enor-
mites recently perpetIated upon his counymen were of
such aocous character to demand the presence of
suitable naval force OF Vera Cruz and 1ampco but
that no troops to operate on land had been sent and
that the officers in command had been instructed to
avoid, if possible, any conflict with the Mexicans.
As explanatory Of what has been done and the reasons
for doing it, send you translation NO II of a memo
andum of the observations OF the Minister of State fur
nished to me after the interview by j. H. Comyn osq.,
Assistant Secretary OF State, gentleman who when
holding diplomatic situation in London, was well
known to President Buchanan,
Q o
You will remember that have always given IL as my
impression that there would be no war; for the reason that
have always believed that England and France would
have sufficient influence to prcvenLit But, to my sur
prise, now learn from Alr Collantes himself as well
from the that in the matters of recent
complaint the Spanish government have rejected in the
most emphatic manner, the profered intervention of the
before mentioned powers.
remain, very respectfully, your obedicnt servant,
A. c. DODGE
Hon, LEWIS cAss, Secretary of State,
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and commanders of the ships and vessels under his orders
'to visiting or interfering with American vessels in
these waters"
have the honor to be- SIR very respectfully your
obedient servant JAMES Nc MCINTOSH,
Flag Officer Commander in i Chief Home Squadron.
Sir w. G. ALDHAM X. G. b.,
Commanding her Majesty steam. .frigate "valorous."
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A PARLOR AND CHAMBER FOR RENT Fur
n nhci with fuel suitable for member Of Congress
wife there being fnmly the house h !. very desirable
Apply to JOHN WAGNER.
Dee 5-f 255 Pcnnsy lvanil avenue.
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CEVERAL furnished rooms to rent--one parlor
- 18th street bet and
No I52 Dec 7--cod1w
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X Il. GlLLET, Counsellor at Law, has removed
MS oce TO his residence Franklin Row
streets Hc will continue principal
Va 2s-du
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TCO LEI--The thrce-story brick house, No. 423
Fnh street between and +. Has bath and gas. Rent
SIlb. Inquire o the premises. Nov Soft
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ASSESSORS, NOTICE.

TNHE voters of the several Wards will please take
l. notice that the will tho places designated
below from 10 O'Clock to O'clock day, except
Sundays Christmas from the 18th the 3lt OF this MONTH
inclusive for the purpose 0 revising and correcting the poll lists
First WardWan Rpges north side street. three doors east
Second WardGeoEe Stewart of 18th and streets
Third WardHphanah L. between 9th and 10th streets.
Fourth WurdWlian Douglass, basement OF the City Hall
Fh WaraGcorgc Smalwood Gth between and streets
sixth Ward-Edward Wayson, OF 7th and streets
Seventh WariJohn H. Bird between 7th and sb streets
Dec lI-dt3l
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VISITATION OF AMERICAN VESSELS BY
OFFICERS OF THE BRITISH NAVY.
MESSAG
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
ST3TES

la to resolution of the House of Representa-
tiyes calling for information in reference reported
acts of visitation by officers of the British navy Of
American vessels in the waters OF the Gulf of Mexico
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ELLlNG OFF SELLING OFFl!
BOOTS, SHOES, AND RuBBERs,
of every description, for
Lldes, Misses, Youths, and Children, at the

:
No 10 Penn. areaue, bctoc.n sth and Oh streets.
ladies' goods thereby possessing the
uneusod securing them which,
tho benefit tho purchaser Our CATERS in point Of IT.
utility acknowledged superiority all Others
and double kid boots and button CATERS Nc
for winter have only examined purchaser
Also long rubber boots for ladies and misses All selling oil at
,onishng low prices I. CLARK.
20-ltIcbis
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RATES oy AbfFEnsENe

Eight lines less make square longer advertisements In
proportion, and ali payable Advertisements ordered
twice thrice week win be charged SI cents for each
AFTER the n Advertisements once week N the daily 80
Special notices charged deabe
the foregoing
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VS) LET--With or Without Furniture--the Large
and Elegant and 2lst streets
I vacated by William ousecy The house contains all modern
excellent can be from till daily
also three offices upon the premises,
Apply NJ CALDWELL Of and 2lst Streets 10 n,
Calsn y street, Treasury Department.
Nov ll-Sun Tues &IhursH
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special Notice 60 subloribers.

Payment for subscriptions be Fundamentally in advance, an
the W ai3ay the xiroh ne erod
b-0r led r uulyss tteB sutsrtbers
he a. eif ~ scrild ai,i ire
fm by mail win rs ths subscribers aud not
VI thl puJ,IheT CT the Uaiop.
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NlGN OF THE GOLD EAGLE. -Engravings--A
~ splendid lot Of which for sale Wagner
avenue opposite Kirkwooi House. Framed otherwise,
Also all knd gilt picture frames. Dec 5--f
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SHlRTS MADE TO ORDER Stevens is prepared
quality sTEylNs
Doc 5-lm salesroom Browns Hotel
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A VAN CAMP, DENTIST, has returned to the
I1s city aud resumed his practice.
operating and residence 407 street. between 9th and 9TH
streets, doors fpom Post Office. Oct I4--du
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NEW YORK HERALD, DAILY TIMES, TRI

NEW YORK IIERALD, DAILY TIMES, TKI-
~ bune News Philadelphia Press Philadelphia Ledger &c
ceved evening day OF publication Single copies for sae
delivered the residences Of subscribers evening
New York Lcdgs Mercury Weekly Flag OF union Gcasons
lHe Battle Ship Iaous Pictorial Wuverey Magazine Home
journal and all other Philadelphia New York. and Boston weekly
papers received and for sale delivered promptly subscribers
Everything the cheap publication line received pub
hshtd D. j. BISHOP X Co.
2l6 Penn. avenue, under Wllards' Hotel. and
Nov 25-dtf 43s Penn, avenue, "a street
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NOR TENT.-The Front Parlor, and Bed Room at
tlched, Kidweii iaarenoas Drug Store, The most
Of the 10 the de
unrneu WIZARDS Hotel Also, two bed rooms In third story
all furnished. Apply TO LlDWEll \ LAURENCE,
Nov lO--3uawu +, HI srcat.
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NAVY DEPARTMENT,

Sin have the honor to acknowledge your reference
this department Of the resolution of the House of Rep
esentves of the 18th instant requesng the President
f not Inconsistent with the public interess) to com
muncate all information in his possession which may
shortly into his possession respecting the reported
acts OF visitation by officers of the British navy Of
American vessels in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico
and lay before you copies Of two dispatches Nos 81
and 53 and their enclosures recently received from Flag
Officer james Nc Mcintosh. commanding home squad
ron, which contain all the information the department
has on the subject
have the honor to be your obedient servant,
ISAAC TOUCEY,
Secretary of the Navy.
The PRESIDENT of the United States.
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FLAG-SuIP "RoANoKE,

No. 52l FLAG-SmP "RoANoKE "
on San Juan del Norte, Nov. 2G, 1855.
SIR have the honor to inform you that arrived of
this place at ocock last evening The Savannah is
in the river and the officers and men in good health
having but eleven her sick report The Jamestown
left few days since for fresh air. and would touch at
Aspinw and return here Immediately regret to learn
she has some thirty of the fever. Should they
not have lessened will send her her arrival immedi
ately back to Aspnwa perhaps the most healthy OF
the two places. ..."..
The ''Nashington mail steamer, arrived here on the
18th instant, and is firing up for Aspinwall. Her
passengers still board there being means to take
them either the country to San Francisco had they
reached San Juan del Sur The Herman left Panama
direct to San Francisco. anticipated precisely what has
occurred as informed you in q previous letter
The 'sValorous,' Sir w. G. Adham, with Sir William
Gore 0usecy board is the only English yesseof-
in the river. have heard report that an officer
from her to board the Washington after she
had been inspected and passed by the Savannah and
who put very improper interrogatores to her cap
tain and that Captain Wainwright in the leopard,
despatched in great haste to the Colorado river in
search of hundred flbusers, which rnmor stated
had been landed from the Washington at that point,
and that he sent boat board the American steamer
'Catharinc Maria then lying in that river to ascertain
the correctness of the report. am taking immediate
to get full particulars from Captain Jarvis and
will report them in full by the next opportunity but
according my present understanding Of the matter it
looks like renewal of the which lately occurred
around the island Of Cuba changed only to hlibuter for
Africans. You may rely my taking prompt and eili
ccn to protect the honor OF our flag should 1t
become necessary and really her Britannia Majesty
officers have instructions to board and examine Ameri
can merchant ships for libusters under the very guns
of the ships of my squadron the time must be very
short before the most serious consequences may be anti
oipacd But hope some explanation may be made, so
soon as investigate the matter which may give
more favorable aspect to the said to have been
pursued
The "valorous' saluted my flag this morning, which
Tn
ter oil by the ''Washington. ;" as
have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully your
obedient servant
JAMES Mo. MCINTOSH,
Flag Officer Com der-in- Chief, Home Squadron.
Hon ISAAC ToUCEY
Secretary of the Navy.
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NOR RENT.--A large and first-elass dwelling,
II vim an the modern improvements, With three story back
A, 0 rcu either furnished unlurnshed, having c'mmo
s house servants &c II i7 Situated on
It i,, avenue near tho city l-he central and eligible
position ln the Guy - ,-,,,,r, =, , :, ,,,.t..
a 90 q Auction Store, Washington, d. c.
Nov 20--Jiu
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ISOR RENT, either furnished or unfurnished, and
by year for shorter period house ON the corner of
Third streets occupied during the last session Congress- by
Hon Hamond United states senator from South Carolina In
quire OF pANiD A;nhlI,
Nov 6--codu NO 4oS I street
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November 20, 1858.
sra have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of
your communication under date OF the 29th instant
AS justification Of your in sending officers from
your ship visit aud examine American merchant veg
sells entering the port of San Juan del Nore you inform
that ths port IS under the protection of Great Bn
tain. am not however, aware that my government
has acknowledged such protection On the contra
ry my government has always repudiated it, The first
article of the ''Cayto -Bulwer convention distinctly
disavows it. 1 quote thercfrom agreeing that neither
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Irenain, very respectfully, your obedicnt servant
A. G. DODGE
Hon LEWIS CAss, Secretary of State,
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NOTICE The undersigned respectfully informs
~ his friends c public generally strangers visiting the
wy mat he has in store general assortment Of
BOOTS, SHOES CATERS, SLIPPERS &c,
the bert material and workmanship up the best style
u suitable for the seasons wear for ladies, genemen nisso
"y', Youths, and chiilrcn's wear.
HARMON BURNS,
= 40S Penn between 1 x and 9th streets,
oec f-2Nif afew doors o the National Hotel.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-13

OT HAVE not our worthy authorities "a
distinction which has heretofore been most ap-
Proprlately applied, because they have, by their
watchfulness and interest in the peace and pros.
perIty of the town, been "worthy " of every
contidence0 become somewhat slack, or lenent,
or something, Of late We submit the oues-
ton for their consideration. Have the ordi-
nances in relation to furious driving, blocking
the streets, &c, been properly enforced, recent
ly! But this, however important, falls infinite
ly short of the preservation of the peace and
safety OF our citizens. A case directly in point
occurred few days since when a man, mad
dened by the inluance of liquor, for a whole
day was disturbing the public peace, molesting
the keepers of the public houses, and at one
time attempted to stab one OF them, without
any effort being made TO restrain him. True.
ne had a hearing before Justice of the Peace
and required to give bail for his appearance at
court, but no officer having time to take him TO
Dover, was suffered to run at large. No indi.
vldual, however clever when sober, should be
allowed TO distract the town with his drunken
frollcs. The lookup was intended for such peo-
pie, and they should be made to enjoy com.
Portable repose therein.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-13

SALE OF THE U. S. HOTEL OF WILMINGroN.-
Mr.. James Plunkett, late proprietor of the Uni.
ted S. Hotel, has sold out that esta ablishment to
gentleman from Havre-de-G Grace, for the sum
of forty thousand dollars Mr.. Plunkett will
leave for Europe as soon as he can settle up his
business.
0- We give the testimony in the Downham
murder case so that our readers can Judge of
themselves in regard to the correctness of the
verdict.
OET A revival has been going on in Newark,
we learn, during which all the college students
except five have been converted.
0I1r Geo. w. Cummns, Esq, advertses
Manny's Combined Reaping and Moving Ma
chine. This machine is considered by many
the best now in use.
6~An adjourned meeting of the Agricultu-
raj Society of Kent county, will be held in Do
yer, on Saturday, the 18th inst.
0~F Rev. Mr.. Handy was installed as Pastor
of the Presbyterian church at Lewes, on last
Wednesday.
GRAssEs.-The crops of grass are unusually
thrifty, and the yield will be very heavy.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-13
FAMILY PRODUCE.

EQUALIrY to All I!-Uniformity of Prices =
A new Feature in Business-Everyone his own
Salesman
JONES Il CO., of the Crescent One Price Cloth
ing Store" No. 200 Market street, above Sixth.
PHILADELPHIA, in addition to he wing the largest,
most varied and fashionable stock of CLOTHING in
constituted every his own salesman, by having
marked in figures, each article, the very lowest
price it can be sold for. they cannot possibly vary
all must buy alike.
The goods are all we'll sponged and prepared, ard
great pains taken with the making that all can buy
with the full assurance of getting good article at the
very lowest price.
Remember the Crescent, ini Market, above SIKH,
No 200. iulvS-Iv
Smyrna times., 1858-05-13
The New arrangement Of the Cars.

The New arrangement CT the Cars.
The new arrangement of the cars, (scc time
tGblc,) docs not suit this part ofthe road at ALL
and, so far as we can lean, there is a general
feeling OF dissatisfaction in regard to it. When
one is benefited by the advantage of geing to,
and returning from the city the same day-re-
maining there only four hours-fifty are incon-
vcnienced by the late arrival of the morning
northern mail--thc only one of Importance that
comes during the day. BY the former arrange
ment this would arrive in time to be opened
and distributed by little after twelve o'clock,
thus giving the laboring and business men the
opportunity of perusing the papers and acquir-
lag the news before proceeding to the regular
work OF the afternoon; but, according to the
new arrangement, the mail will not be distribu-
ted until from half to an hour after he has
gone to work; and for all practical advantages
1t Is little better than the old "slow coach u
line, which furnished the news in time for even.
ing reading, and to the class above referred TO-
the cars, since the change, do nothing more
Smyrna is not the only town SO incommoded
but the towns on the road below, as far as Mil
ford JunctlOn-Dover, Camden, CanturbarI
and Frcderica are similarly effected. We know
1t Is dllicult to suit every place and every body
but reason and common sense would say &C
commodate the fifty in preference to the one
which can be done by giving us an early morn
ing mail. There would be some paliation fo
this late mail if we had in fact, as we have il
name, what is denominatcd our eUening mail
arriving in the town about o'clock, being pu
up in Philadelphia about IL o'clock in tb,
morning before the concentration and distr
button OF the mails from the other towns ant
cities, and almost by the time of commence
ment of business in the banks and other heav,
business concerns
There is another consideration which it would
be well for the Railroad TO look to : we refer Il
tae steamer Balloon, which will, according tC
the new arrangement, be able to land passen.
gers IN Smyrna almost as soon as the cars, ant
at nearly onc-half the expense; consequently
| considering the slight difference in time. the
great difference liz cost, &C., &C., the boat must
carry many OF the travellers who would other.
wish take the cars In view Of all the circum.
stances, we cannot but think fast mail train
would be far more satisfactory and profitable to
the R. R. Company than the present miserable,
trudging line.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-13

&T Thos. Carrow, Esq. advertses new and large
assortment of Goods which have Just arrived from the
city.
His long experience in the business enables him TO
just exactly suit the public taste.
2c- Jas. P. IOffeckor, Esq., intends keeping in con-
nection with his Drug store a full assortment of Oils,
Paints, Glass, DyestufIs. Brushes, ETC., &C. Sume-
thing long needed, and will be great accommodation
to our citizens.
0cr The Bank Of Smyrna has declared a dividend
ef four per cent cut Of the profits the last months
Smyrna times., 1858-05-13

THROUGH LINE TO NORFoLK-The Philadel-
phia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Com
pany have made arrangements with Steam
boat Company. to put into operation on the 18th
OF this month, a semi weekly line of steamers
between Seaford, Del, and Norfolk. Va, TO
run IN connection with the Delaware Railroad.
This is but the consummation of an object in
tended since the opening of the Delaware Rail-
road to Seaford but a want of means by the
Delaware Railroad Company, and willingness
on the part of the lessees of that road has una
voldably delayed the arrangement until now =
once the line through is put in operation, but
little time will be required to prove, beyond a
doubt, its praticabillty beyond any other, be-
tween Norfolk and Philadelphia, As an inland
route its safety must be apparent to all; ship
pers can save insurances, and have their goods
sent directly through at low rates. 1t will also
afford a cheap and comfortable one to passen-
gers, saving time and money.-RcpOrter.
0T The New Castle county court com.
menced on Monday at New Castle. The chic
Justices charge to the Grand Jury was lengthy
and able, i'll which he defined the object O
punishment TO be the reformation ofthe crimina
and not the qualification of revenge. He spok,
of the increase of crime resulting from drunk
enness in our State the past year, and also re
peated in an emphatic manner that drunken
ness is no excuse, but rather an aggravation O
the case. DruHkenness may be an indication
of q weak mind which is som? excuse for crime
but in itself is no excuse and should not be re-
garded.
Several cases were called, but not being
ready for trial the court proceeded to try tn,
case of the State vs.. Wilson McComuster
charged with assault and attempt to commi
rape 10th Oct. 81, on Sarah Ann Berry, nca
IIares' corner. The jury after 30 minutes alb
sence returned verdict of guilty.
Soaaaker, for shooting Brown, at Claymont
last fall, from the cars, was acquitted on Tues
day.
The trial of young Weaver, for stabbins
Roache, comes offThursday.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-13

IHE u. 5. MEDICAL ASSOCIATION The an
nual meeting of the American Medical Associa.
ton took place last week in Washington. The
number OF physicians present was over five
hundred. Drs VIM. Cummns and F.. ID. Dali
ley, OF this town, and Drs. Askew and Johnson.
OF Wilmington, represented the different Medi-
cal Societies of Delaware. Considerabel at
tentlon was paid them, being invited to visit
the colleges, Obscrvatories, Mount Vernon. on
the Potomac, &c, among the great national
institutions, and among others of a social ma.
ture were invited to levces given by President
Buchanan and Senator Douglas. At the latter
place, we learn,-that creature of the fancy.
the "prettIest woman in America, was found
IN the person Of Mrs Douglas, who, by general
acclaim, was considered entitled TO that dislinc-
tIon. One OF the members, distinguished ora
tor from IN adjoining State, was so enraptured
with her beauty that he could not sleeD that
night, a nd declared next day, thounh diameiri.
cally opposed to the "li:tlc giant" in politics.
that he would vote for Mrs. Douglas for the
neat presidents Wife. II the noted Senator has
any aspirations that way, all he has to do is 10
take tour throughout The Union with his beau
tltul and accomplished lady and the thing will
be done. 1t will be more than match for all
the stump-sPeakers and liberty poles in the Ma
iIon, ard by so doing, Senator Douglas, with
his escort, would sweep the country like the
tail OF comet, and ride right into the presi-
lential chair.