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From Florida.

The steam packet Dolphin, Captain
Pennoyer, from St. Augustine, via St
Mary's, arrived at Charleston on the
I'd inst.
Major JULIUS F. HEILEMAN, OF the
| I'd regiment Of United States artillery
commanding the posts on the west o.
the St. Johns, died at Fort Drane on
the 9th Of June.
From the garrison at St. Johns we
have the most disastrous accounts
Of $40 men, 100 were sick, among
whom were five officers out of ten.
AT the post at Gregorys Ferry,
there were near fifty families from the
interior, all sickly, aud from two TO
four dying daily from chills, fevers land
the measles.
The buildings at Fort King, which
had been abandoned, have since been
burn. by the Indians.
From the N. Orleans Bulletin, June "a.
Mexico. From a private source,
by the arrival of the C.. Goodwin, we
learn that the excitement continues to
increase in all the Mexican provinces
where the news of the defeat and cap
ture Of Santa Ana has reached. On
the subject of Texas there appears to
be but one feeling, that of the bitter
est kind. The most intelligent think
and feel that the American People are
culpable for their conduct in the Tex
ian affairs and the lower classes not
only show, but speak, their feelings.
Of the fate of SANTA ANA, there is
not, i, is represented that unity of feel
ing that many wish, and, on the other
hand, there is much more than is de-
sired. That therei should be parties
and sectional feelings in Mexico as
well as in other countries, 10 no won.
der; but tits extremely doubtful wheth-
er there will be any exubesance until
after the affairs OF Texas are settled.
By an arrival from Texas, We learn
that Gen. Santa Ana is still at Calves
ton island, under close guard, fears be-
ing entertained that attempts would be
made to effect his rescue. The Text
ans are little fearful of an attack from
the Mexican army, and continue to
watch all its movements with caution.
Extract of letter from an officer of the
Army in Florida, dated Picoata. June
IS.
"Every thing goes On here very
much as usual, nothing is doing /; in
fact, there is no force here 10 do any
hing with. Major Heieman had a
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sroons which had escaped, ofths unfor.
,una,e encounter which your excelleu.
CIV communicated to ms In your letter
Of the 22d, l took measures to concen.
trate the army, and, having succeeded
marched upon this point, disembarras.
sing myself Of some useless things, with
the intention oftakiug again the initia.
tive upon the enemy /; but in consider
alton of your excellency's communica.
ton, and the particular circumstances
connected with it, aud DESTROYS Of CIV
ing proof Of my high regard for you
individually, as well as Tor the prison.
ers your excelIency speaks of, l am
preparing to repass the Colorado, and
shall discontinue hostilities, il not pro-
voked to renew them by the enemy.
Generals Gaona, Urea, and Ram
irez Sesma, with their divisions, are,
as l have said before, now united with
me. Your excsllency knows we'll
what the forces now at my disposition
would enable me to effect, and is con-
sequently aware that ! cease hostile
operations, notwithstanding my res
possibility to the Supreme Govern
ment, SOLELY repeat, for considerations
due to your own person, g. to the peace
Of the Republic. On the other hand,
1 am DESTROYS Of being assured that
proper respect is paid to your excellen.
cy and the other prisoners, all Of which
is observed TO the various prisoners Of
the enemy now in my hands.
Hoslililies having ceased, as have
told, your excelleney's property also
will be respected, and nothing taken
which is not absolutely necessary for
the army. Where there is any owner
present, it shall be religiously paid for,
as it always would have bsen il they
had not abandoned and burnt the
greater part of their habitations. A
few wooden houses have been burnt.
and myself and the generals under my
orders have been very indignant OF,
this account. Disorders Of this kieS
are committed by the bad subjects
which are never wanting in armies, 81
! had ordered similar transgrsssors in
future to be punished with death, be.
fore received your excellency' q letter.
A your exceIlsney informs me thas
you have agreed upon an armistica
with Gen. Houston, without informing
me Of the particulars, l have directed
Gen. Don Adrain Wall TO inform him.
self Of them, that they may be mutu-
tually complied with, &c. &c. &c. .
SAN Bernardo, April rs, 1896.
VINCENTE FILASOLA.
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The Provisional President ofths Mss
ican Republic to the citizens.
Be it known, with a view to mani
fest the just feeling Of the nation and
the army, excited by the captivity Of
that eminent friend of his country Don
Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana, the fol-
lowing regulations are to be observed:
/. In the daily orders Of tbs Army,
in all earrisons and military bodies, the
following words are TO be inserted:
"On the 21st Of April, 1886, Den
Antonio Lopes de Santa Ana, Presi-
dent General Of the Republic, was made
prisoner, fighting to preserve the integ-
rity Of the national territory"
3. During the captivity Of his excel.
lsscy the President of the Republic, a
band Of black Grape shall be attached
TO the colors and standards Of the
troops Of the Mexican Army.
3. The national flag shall be lower
ed half.mast until the President Gen.
eral is restored to liberty.
Palacs Of the National Govsrawsxt.
May 20. 1896.
JOSE JUSTO CORRO,
Provisional President.
JOSE MARIA TORNEL,
Secretary.
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/ r E M S.

o. More than IS, 600 passengers
says the Washington Mirror, were car.
ried on the railroad, between Baltimore
and Washington, in two months. The
State Of Maryland receives fifty cents
for each, besides the proportion OF
profit on the stock owned by h.--A
number of heirs owned an estate stu.
atsd near the Exchange in New York,
in the burnt district, which before the
fire, was estimated at from four 10
100000 dollass--since the buildings
have been burnt however, the lots have
been sold, We understand, for over
100000 l----Upwards Of $4,000
enigranis have arrived at Quebec this
season, and $4,000 are on their way
from Grea, Britain to the U. States,
most OF whom will arrive this summer
at the port of New York. The whole
number that will have arrived in A
merica from Europe between May and
November, is computed at near 1907
o0o.--A great big he fellow, as the
Magistrate called him, was lately
brought before the Baltimore Police,
who gave his name 10 40 sixpence.
One Of the officers observed he was
the bigges, 6ppenny bit he ever saw,
and if he was to CHANGE his name he'd
have some sense (cenls. Judge
Spencer is planting $50, 900 mulberry
trees On his farm, near Albany.-A
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DESPATCH OF FILAsoLA TO THE GEN

DESPATCH or FILAsoLA TO THE CEN
ERAL GOVERNMENT.
His excellency, the President, Gen.
eral in Chief Of this Army, left Hold
fort on the Brassos the 18th Of this
month,to operate on the enemy, taking
with him 700 men and one 6 FOUNDER,
and leaving at Holdfort, on the right
bank Of the river, the remainder OF the
troops commanded by his excellency,
in person. reached that station on
the 10th, when General Ramirez y
Sesma delivered up the command to
me, and remained there in camp ac-
cording to the orders his excellency
left for me on the march. His men
were defeated on the 2lst a little be-
yond Harrisburg. have, in conse-
quence, reunited under my immediate
command all the divisions Of the ar
my, including the troops under Gen.
erals Gaona y Urea. Being now with
out any base Of operations, his excel.
lency not having communicated any to
me, ana going to establish myself on
the Colorado, where / can receive re-
Inducements, and reorganize the army
for the recommencement Of military
operations, &c.
Plantation of Madame PAUL., Ave leagues
from the river Brassos, April 26, 1885.
VICENTE FILASOLA.
To His excellency the SECRETARY
ofthe Army g. Navy.
have this day received the official
and private communication from his
exceliency the Presiden, Don Antonio
Lopez de Santa Ana, which ] enclose
to your excelleDcy, and have sent him
an answer, Of which the following is a
copy:
MosT EXCELLENT SIR: AS soon
as heard by some officers and the
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Mexican Officials.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY AND NAVY.
His exoellency the Provisional Presl-
dent of the Mexican Republic has boen
pleased to forward to me the following
decree:
DECREE.
Tie Provisional President offhs Mer'
ican RepnbEe to tho citizens.
Be il known, that the General Con-
eress has decreed as follows:
ARTICLE 1. The Government will
appeal to the patriotism of,he Mexican
people, and vii! exert all the means in
its power TO carry on the war in Tex
as until the national honor is vindicat-
ed, the interests Of the Republic secur-
ed, and the liberty Of the President
General restored.
2. The successful cooperation Of any
native citizen or foreigner, in restoring
to liberty the said President General,
will be esteemed a distinguished ser
vice by the Congress, with the in,en-
ton of rewarding it in an honorable
manner.
8. The Government will carry into
effect the provisions ofthe first article,
without paying any attention to any
stipulations made, or to be made, with
the enemy, by the captive President,
all Of which are declared and are to be
considered as null and void.
There are few other articles res
pecting the manner of apportioning the
raising Of new troops.
ANTONIO MONTOZA,
President Of the Congress.
JOSE r. MALO, Secretary.
RAFAEL DE MONTALVO,
Secretary.
Let this decree be printed, published,
aud circulated.
JOSE JUSTO CORRO,
Provisional President.
JOSE MARIA TORNEL,
Secretary Of tho Army & Navy.
Palace Of the Nationa! Government,
Me2ieo, May 20, 1896.
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Latest from Texas.

The Indians had attacked the Texian
settlements at the head waters Of the
Brassos, and committed several murders.
General Green and Felix Houston had
marched against them with 600 men !;
the effective force of Texas now in the
field is about 1000 men. General Rusk
was at 0oliad with 500 men ; bis adj
vance post extended to the Rio del
Norte. and had quiet possessions Of the
seacost.
Tho articles of agreement bstween
Santa Ana and the Texan Government
are published. They agree in all mate
rial points with those already known. A
letter written on board the United States
schooner Grampus, contains the follow
ing:
"By an act Of Congress received al
Tampico, on the 2Sih May, it was de-
creed,
"1st. Tha, the Government would
not accsds to any act or treaty made
by Santa Ana, during his imprison-
ment in Texas.
"2d. That every State in the Re-
public should furnish, forthwith, one
fourth other forces,to be equipped and
ordered to march as soon as possible
to Metamoras.
"Sd. That ell the flags throug
the Republic should be worn half-mast,
during the Imprisonment Of the Presi-
dent.
"On the LIST Of June, intelligence
was received that all the ports Of the
Republic we're closed against the sail
ing Of ell merchant vessels, and against
all communication, Of whatsoever ma
turs, with all vessels of war. This last
act Of the Mexican Government has,
as it is we'll understood, been particu-
larly directed against the UnitedStates,
with whom there appears to be the
most bitter animosity. Most Of the
foreign Inhabitants OF Tampico were
in daily fear Of losing their lives, as it
is publicly declared that all foreign
houses will be robbed, and the inhabi-'
tants bu,chered as soon as it should
be ascertained that Santa Ana had
been shot.
"Warlike preparations are making
in every direction, and it is current a.
mongst the officers Of the army, that
1900 men were TO march against
Texas some Of which are on their
march for their head quarters, Meta
moras. II is probable that they can
not raise that aumber by four or Eve
thousand. nor are they, when called,
troops that are disciplined, but farmers,
mule drivers, &c. taken by force where
YER they can be found however, a
desperate struggle will be made by
Mexico to regain Texas. Let them,
therefore, be on their guard, as the
strictest precautions are taken to pre-.
vent them from having any know ledge
of their military movements. Jose
Maria Corro is President, and promi-
ses to sell the cruoifxes from the chur
ches TO carry on the war, if means can
not be otherwise had"
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solid lump Of gold, weighing ESQ dwts.
estimated at $24l. was taken out Of
lead mine, near Dahlenega, Georgia.
Ii is stated in recent publication /,
that Of 17S 100000 of inhabitants in
Europe, seventeen millions nine tbous.
and are beggars.--The ship France ,
| arrived on Monday from Havse, has
on board about 1925, 900 of The in
demnity money.-lti is stated that
the President has stricken from the roll
of the Navy, the name of Sherburue,
the midshipman who killed young Key.
The Nashville Republican of June
18th says, that the volunteers ''for the
Creek war" were marching for the rem
devious at Fayetteville. We hope that
there will be no need Of their marching
any further in that direction, or in any
other.
The Republican adds to this news
the very significant comment which
follows "These aggressions on the
part Of the savages are not unprovoked.
1t remains for time 10 disclose the ini-
quitv The secret transactions which
could thus kindle to fame their slum-
boring wrath. 1t will be found that
these willy sons of the forest have not
acted without cause. To suppose the
contrary, is to attribute to them folly
Of which all their past history proves
them never to have been guilty. We
do not justify their butcheries, but
would simply say, tAat zoe are not sur
prissd at them. This, however, is not
the time 70 indulge in reflections on
their case. Time, as we said, will
place all the facts before US, aud then
il will be seen ,ohsrs lies the wrong"
Nat. Int.
In pursuance Of an act Of Congress
Just passed, the General Post Office is
undergoing re- organization. A num-
Der of the Clerks are said to have been
dismissed, and some to have been pro-
NOTED. So soon az the re-organixa-
ton is complete, we suppose it will be
officially announced. We are not dis
posed to complain beforehand but, if
all that we hear be true, some Of the
removals are cases Of great hardship.
ID.
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New YoRK, July A,

PAssENaERs.--W learn from source
entitled to credit, that the steerage pas.
sage of over 10000 persons has been
paid to different agents, in England, Ire
land, and. Scotland, for persons to leave
there for America, prior to July, most of
whom will arrive at this port. From the
best calculations we can make, there will
be from 10. 900 to l00, 000 emigrants ar
rive here between the months of May g.
November inclusivs.--N. Y. Daily Adv.
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1t is said that Mr.. ALEXANDER III. E..
svERslT, while discoursing on the events
4 ofthe Revolution, at celebration of the
kbattle of Bunker Hill, exhibited the iden.
Z tical musket ball which killed Warren.
wrapped up in piece Of paper stained
with his blood 1t was taken from the
B1ead body after the battle, by Mr. SAY
SAGg, high officer in the Boston custom
Mouse. - Met.
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The Greenville MoUNTAINEER, of the
Fabth ult. says, that the alarm in regard
No failure of the wheat crop in the up.
Srer country, has been entirely dissipated
NY the dry weather and commencement
v 4 Larvest-- almost every field is expect
I. d to yield more than an average crop OF
xcelent grain.
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y DRPLoRABLE.- The jail in Nantucket
4 said to be in such a deplorabe condi-
ion Of dilapidation, that the prisoner
sierein confined has sent word 10 the CT
Sll authorities that he fears he shall not
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UNITED STATES BANK DIVIDEND
The dead monster" says the Norfolk
Herald. has declared dividend of four
per cent. on its profits for the last six
months. Gen. Jackson may we'll ex-
claim with Macbeth, "The time has been
sthat when the brains were out. the man
AMonld de- &c,
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HARRISON CONVENTION,

rug uloAC ptOmioiuS
HARRISON CONVENTION.
General HARRISON and JOHN TYLER,
Esq. were nominated for the Presidency
and Vice Presidency andithe Electoral
Ticket adopted by the Richmond Con-
vention, sanctioned. There can be no
question that there is in Virginia ma
jority ofthe people in favor of this tick
ct, and if decided cooperation on the
part Of the opposition can be brought TO
bear at the pollsFto the fullextent Gifts
numbers. Van Buren, will be deprived Of
the vote Of the Statel We know that
there are changes in this county (Hamp-
sbire) in favor Of Harrison and Tyler.
and we have every reason to believe that
the number will increase. But we say
to all,tbat no very sanguine calculations
of that kind ought to be relied upon
the opposition ought to rely upon its own
resourees--its own exertions. Many on
the opposite side will join US. if they find
US acting with unanimity, and that there
is reasonable prospects of success. 1t
Is true that in this quarter, Harrison is
greatly preferred to White but this will
not affect the question, as the electors
viii settle it conformably to the vote Civ.
en-. Then all who are in favor of G zen.
Harrison, ought NOW to prepare for ac-
ton. The question with US, is simply,
Harrison or Van Buren, Thousands
throughout the State are now balancing
upon this question; and this alone de-
mands unremitting excrtions on the part
of both branches Of the opposition.
The Grafton delivered by PHILIP 2.
SrREIr, Esq. on the 4th inst. is on hand,
and will appear in our next. 1t has been
furnished at the request of the commit
tee of arrangement
The PRESIDENT OF THE u. STATES
left this city on Monday, upon visit to
his residence in Tennessee. He 10 not
expected to return, we believe. before
October Nat. Int. July Is.
CoMMERCE OF New ORLEANS There
were laying at the Port of New Orleans
on the 18th Of June. taking in freight
and diseharging. 81 ships. SO briggs and
90 aohooners. This presents an interes-
ting picture ofcommerOial prosperity at
our great southern market.--U. 8. Gag.
One ofthe New Orleans papers speak
ing ofthe rumor Of British interference
in behalfofthe Mexicans, remarks:
1--WE trust that the rumor will prove
unfounded and that no fire. brand will
be thrown by the citizens Of any foreign
country into the state Of feeling. already
too combustible, existing in our country
in reference to the Texians,"
/ And why not Has not old Mr.. Bull
as good a right to poke his horns into
4 enc side of the quarrel as we have to
thrust our noses into the other
NAT. INT.
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[PalvArE.]
GENERAL SANTA ANA TO GENERAL

GENERAL SANTA ANA TO GENERAL
FILAsoLA.
My esteemed friend and Comrade !:
As | am ignorant of the period ] shall
have to remain here, and you are retir.
ing into the interior, | wish you to
send me my equipage, that Of my COM
rade Almonte, that of Castillion, that
Of Nunez, and trunk Of my secretary
Caro-, which is in the chamber, with
those belonging 10 me, sending con-
fidential person with the muletees and
guide who will conduct them to this.
camp, and delivering him the enclosed
safe conduct, that no accident may oea
cur on the road.
recommend TO you to comply with
my official orders, respecting the re.
treat Of the troops, as early as it il
possible. 1t is necessary for the secu,
rity Of the prisoners, and particularly
for that of y our afectionate friend aud
comrade,
Antonio lopez de Sasta Ana. 4.
SAN JAcINTo, April rs, 1886.
To his Excellency Don VICENTE
FILAsoLA.
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Co'onels Crockett and Bowis,-The
following facts characteristic of these
brave and lamented men, which are
well authenticated, are extracted FROM
Letter recently RECEIVED from friend
residing at Nachitoches, Louisiana.
"Daring the siege ofthe Alamo, the
Mexicans planted piece Of ordinance
within gunshot Of the Fort, With the
intention Of commencing brisk caRs
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q The grain crops in Michigan are
said never to have the appearance of be-
ing more promising.
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Extract of a letter from an officer of the
Army in Florida. dated PicoAta, June
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"Every thing goes on here very
much as usual, nothing is doing in
fact, there is no force here 10 do any
hing with. Major Heilsman had a
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Cor judgment, in succession, he fulminat-
"a against them the woes and imprecations
ofhis wrath, the wrath of the Lamb, IN
tones anticipating those Of their final SEN
tence. Woe unto you, scribes and phar-
isees, hypocritesl' .one woe is past,
and behold, another woe cometh.' Woe
unto YOU, scribes and pharisees, hypo-
crilesI Ye serpents, ye generation Of vi.
pefs, how can We escape the damnation OF
heli' That solemn scene, remembering
the character Of the Great Reprover, and
the impending judgments Of which it was
prouostic, may well remind Us Of the
seven apocalyptic thunders uttering their
voices andofen. may wesupPose, would
the echoes ofhis denunciations return up
ON the ears Of those who heard them in
aller years, like the distant, but quailing
reverberations Of the mount that burned.
-@GREAT TEACHER.