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the engine from Off the adjoining track the
train arrived at the foot of plane number
one, at the distance of forty two miles from
Baltimore. The instructions given to the
engineer had been, as your committee are IN
formed TO stop here, and dsengaglng the
double car, TO attach the three single cars to
the engine and TO ascend the plains with
them, and fifty passengers; this being de-
moustration of the power OF the engine,
which it was believed, would satisfactorily
prove its efficiency for use, where the eeva-
ton was at the rate oil two hundred ieet per
mile Confident, however, in the power oil
the engine, the engineer without stopping at
the foot of the plane, commenced lis ascent
with the train that had left Baltimore. The
impetus acquired on the level was lost IN
the first three hundred feet Of the ascent, al
ter which the engine drew its load steadily
to the summit OF the first plane, at the rate
of from four to five miles an hour, accumula-
ting speed as it approached the top. This
plane is 2l50 feet in length 2050 feet OF
which assembled at the rate of 1917 feet per
mile and 100 feet at the rate Of POI feet per
mile From the first plane the train pro-
ceeded TO the second, which is 5000 feet IN
length-2S0O feet of which ascend at the
rate of 10 feet per mile, 100 feet at the rate
of 227 feet per mile, and 100 feet at the sum
nit at the rate OF 264 feet per mile. The
engine and its train assembled at the rate Of
from five to six miles per hour, to within
thirty feet of the summit ofthis plane, when,
while on the grade of BOD feet to the mile, it
stopped. The three small cars, weighing
five tons one hundred weight, were then cast
sisance on this grade, drew the double car,
and passengers TO the summit with the great
est apparent ease. The steam escaped in
volumes from the safety valve as well when
the engine reached the summit of the planes
as when i, left the foot of them The weight
drawn up the planes was as follows, accord
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-04-15

Extraordinary performance on tho Bali;
more and Ohio Rail Road.--We extract
from an official report of ii committee of the
Corporation Of Baltimore, made to that BODY,
The following very remarkable facts respect.
ing the power Of locomotive, dragging n
heavy train, to overcome ascens at a rapid
I ~ not heretofore dreamed of as possible.
A weight of 20 tons Is cwt. was drawn
up plane rising 264 feet to the mile. or
one foot in twenty The engine starting on
the plane y"
some years ago, DR. Lardner when ex.
ahmed before the committee of the House
OF Commons, spoke of an ascent of between
on and 70 feet to the mile as the extreme
limit at which the power of a locomotiyc
would operate. The practical experience
OF our American mechanics-for The ner.
iormance recorded below was by an eng;ne
built in Baltimore-has quadrupled hof
with such results already, what NAV NOT
be hoped from the progress of our numerous
American Rail Roads? ' ''"'
Inc tram consisted, besides the cpo;,e
and Its tender, of a double eight wheeled ms
senger car, constructed TO accommodate f.
~ four persons, and three four-wbeeled nos
senger cars capable of containing seyenieen
each After some delay, occssioned bm
coming IN contact with the leaders of ny
den team, who, being alarmed sprung bc Su
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-04-15

Making gross weight Of % Ia 0 0
This weight Of 2j tons A cwt was drawn
up the grades before mentioned, the stecpcst
of which was 227 feet per mile, with much
ease, and by the inherent power of the en-
gine, without the assistance OF the impetus
OF previous high speed--and the weigh, OF
20 ton Is cwt deducing from the above the
weight of three cars cast oil on plane num-
Der 2, was drawn with equal ease up a
grade OF 264 feet 10 the mlle,-thc engine
starting the train from rest on this grade.
At the summit two car loads of pig iron
weighing each four tons, were attached to
the Irain and the whole. weighing then 80
tons 10 cwi. was made 10 descend the plane.
on the return to Baltimore, by the action OF
The engine alone, and without the assistance
Of brake, at such speed as the engineer
pleased, and was several times stopped. on
The way down, TO show the command in
which the engine was held
With such results as the abovc, it is unne-
cessary 10 add, that your committee are
equally gratilied and surprised; and from
what they themselves witnessed they have
no hesitation in expressing their conviction,
that the engines Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, are capable Of drawing with ease,
at least fifty passengers, up asccn,s Of any
length OF from 200 TO 220 feet per mile
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-04-15

The town Of Wagram, celebrated IN 'ne
mails OF Napoleon's victories, has become "
prey OF a terrific fire, which reduced the g'~
er part Of il to ashes London pap.
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Honse Of r
A party Of the wild Indians have .,

A party of the wild Indians have igs
committed outrages upon our western hH
Tier. Some few days since Mr. Hsks
and his broiher-in-law were killed 90 n
head waters of the Navidad. We unas
stand that he was travelling home with y
family, (wife and two children) who NJ
been on visit 10 the United States-NH
Hlobens, with her children, were taken prs
oners; and her youngest proving HOa't
some 10 the Indians, they put an end
existence, by dashing its head against ~
After travelling some distance up the O
orado river, Mrs, Hibbens effected hd 4
cape, and travelled into the upper sal
ments. The company of rangers slal's'
m that part of the country. pursued theh
dams, overlook them, killed their cis|
wounded some, rescued the captive chs
took several horses and mules, and dsFH|
ed the gang. Two of the rangers Tt'
slightly wounded. Teras Register Eh u
The Manufacture Of SiK.-We have
occasion heretofore TO speak Of the su''s
with which the power loom had been aIY
ed by Mr.. Gray, to the weaving oil sn|
But the only experiments which had 10
been made, had been made upon an old a.
awkwaIdly constructed cotton loom, WI
IN the last three weeks, one of the new N1I
with improvements by Mr., Gray, ad'fasI
to the manufacture of silk, has been pun
operation upon a piece of white POosssI
handkerchief three quarters wide, III
loom has put at rest all doub, that NIGH =
lore have been entertained in relation 'op|
of weaving silk in this Hi
ner We have several times made the y
servation, by marking the piece with am
ell, and the loom has woven an inch an'
nall OF this fabric in one minute. U"pI
nave at different times witnessed the oTp
ion OF the loom, and their otservailOD
me result has been precisely the s'uI
The speed is regulated at one hundred y
orty strokes of the lathe per minute '~
he fabric which it turns off is in no manps
nierlor TO the imported article. The y
Who attends it is an experienced cotton ws'
r. and one of the smartest in the coUnu
She affirms that she can without dlfneOp
lttend to four of them, and turn of one nuS
'red yards of goods per day.-Wha! ".
,ouis Philippe say TO hat2"-Pror'a'''
Journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-04-15

IN SENATE, Thursday, April 7.
Railroad Contracts. MIR Grundv from
me Committee on the Post Office and Pos,
n .'H' made report on the subject of IN.
Oil TO authorize contracts with the railroad
companies which he read from the labIe
Mr Ewing, of Ohio, stated that the renor,
contained much important matter which !,
was proper TO lay before the public, and he
accordingly moved that there be 5000 e,,ra
copies printed N"''"
MIR Calhoun said that the report was nm
important one, but he could moi but onnre.
hend that it might be difficult to carry on,
me views which it contained He feared
that the Postmaster General would derive
as the agent of the Government TO con,roc,
with these companies, too great an addition
TO ms power, and in this respect The Hill
could not be too carefully guarded. He
mad not had sufficient time to turn in b;s
mind the many difficulties which seemed 70
stand in the way of this plan. Wbanana ~
the Pill should come before the Senate ba
would cooperate heartily in guarding gains,
Too much power being given TO The n Ts"s
ment He doubted the propriely of pr;n,;no
SO large number. 1t was often tbe cose
mai these ca Parte reports held out aotterino
prospects, which were doomed to be cloudsG
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-08-04

ments ofthar plan would have left moth
ing to defend; bloodshed and coniiagra-
ton would have pervsded entire coun-
ties Of Alabama. IL not arrested by
Gen. Scott. | shall apply to be relieved.
Tor 1 di'approve entirely the course he
has thought proper to pursue, and be-
heve that this delay has been de-
struciive Of the best interests Of the
country.
Let the President see this letter; he.
| am sure. will approve the promptness
With which ] have acted. when he shall
DO sensible that have, by the move
ment ! have made, tranquillized the
whole Alabama frontier.
With my respectful compliments to
Mrs. BLAIR and your family. yours, most
truly, THOMAS S. JESUP.
+. p. BLAIR, Esq. Washington CITY.
Endsr'smssi on lhs back Of ths kn,r-Iby the
Prs,idsnt Of the Unifsd Stsiss.l
Referred 70 the Secretary Of War, that he
forthwith order Gen. Scott to thi. place. IN
order that IN inquiry be had into tho unsc-
countabio delay IN prosecuting the Greek war
and the failure Of the campaign in Florida. -
Let General Jesup assume the command.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-08-04

The President is on his way to the
Hermitage, where he will remain un.
al October Dir. FoRsYTH TO- or late
ly was here in Baltimore. The Vice
President is at Saratoga. the Secretary
Of the Navy In New Jersey. the Sc.
cretary Of War at Detroit. the Com
msnding General Of the Army, we
believe. at White Sulphur, or some
other place Of amusement. And all
this time, too. there are four armies
IN the field-one on the Withlacoo-
chez. one up Red River-one among
the Cherokees-snd one among the
Creeks. An officer. high in rank, is
recalled and peremptorily ordered 10
betake himself TO Washington and an
swer for his conduct. He obeys, and
with all the speed OF steamboats, and
stages. repairs TO the seat of Govern
ment. But his superiors have fed at
his approach. There is no human be.
ing 10 whom he can report. With a
breast laboring no doubt, with the de-
sire Of Standardization. he pursues the
flying Secretary Of War. as far as New
York. when he is induced to abandon
further pursuit, and to retire to the re-
treats Of private life. there TO avail, the
leisure and pleasure of the dignitaries
who are TO SIT in judgment upon him.
Bsif. Ckrenieis.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-08-04

Of justice-in which opinions, by the
way, witness agreed with him. His
anecdotes OF England AFTER visiting
that country was most interesting. He
drew an impartial picture OF what he
saw, 1t was not fsttering description.
but gave rather q sombre view Of the
state OF society. Witness never heard
OF his habit of dining late until be re-
turned from Russia. He hated France
as much As he admired England. He
hated the French houses, and said
they were not neat, which was with
him a great fault. lie said he had
been IN France and Switzerland and
up and down the Rhine. His con-
versation upon the objects which came
under his notice IN his travels. was
highly amusing and graphic: and his
remarks evinced the most minute AZ.
tention TO every thing be saw. His
conversation was OF similar charac-
ter after his return from Russia. HIS
mind often wandered to that period -
Witness thought he was at times under
the influence Of delirium. Also tho't
that his mind had been in . similar
state while in ST. Petersburg. CUES
toned as to his opinion of the state Of
MIR. Rs mind while in England after
he left Russia. Witness can only saw
that, according to Mr.. Rs. state ments,
he was sick and under great depression
Of spirits, and witness inferred that his
condition was the same in England as
here. Was convinced from what Mr..
X. told him, that many Of the state.
ments IN the newspapers as TO his con-
duct in Russia and in England. were
iabncations, although they had some
foundation in truth. He was much
secluded in London, and only went
out on public occasions to satisfy curl
osity. He went to the public break
fast given on the opening Of the Lon
don Bridge, Of which he gave witnes,
a minute account, embracing personal
descriptions Of Earl Grey and other
distinguished individuals present on the
occasion. In this narrative he express
ed opinions which il would not be sup
posed John Randolph entertained
He compared with great acumcn the
impressions derived from close exami-
nation with those he had formerly en-
tertained Of those persons-correcting
his opinions by experience and obseT-
Walton. He was in favor Of Earl Crews
policy and was q well-wisher TO the
cause Of English reform. but he form
ed on one occasion a low estimate Of
the Earl Grey's capacity. He also
spoke Of Mr.. O'Connell, and assured
witness that he was not a mere slang
whanger; but man Of great ability
On the whole, witness thought Mr.. r.
was at that time under delirium; and
he felt great anxiety when Mr.. r. left
Richmond, lest il should end in insan-
ity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-08-04
COLUMNS. (GroA July Is.

NoLVNbVs, kOEo. July 10.
Capt Edward Branch Robinson
company, TO which The annexed CON-
munication has reference, passed
through Columbus on Sunday last. and
appeared all that our Talbot correspon-
dent bespeaks them. They are a gal
liant looking corps, and will no doubt
do effective service. should they come
IN contact with the enemy.
TAIBorros, (GEo.) July G, 1896
-Hssas. Editors: The Washington
City and Virginia Volunteers. COM
manded by Edward Branch Robinson.
Lieuts. Maddox and Irwin, passed
through this place on yesterday.
This is one among the finest looking
companies We have seen. They were
all in good health and spirits. and they
will no doubt give good account Of
themselves whenever occasion shall of.
fer. They are destined for the Creek
war. and from thence 10 Florida.
This is the first company Of the IL
months volunteers, We think, that ha,
been organized-it is the first, at lie asst,
that has presented itself on the theatre
Of war.
In behalf Of the citizens Of the place,
who had assembled 10 NEE; them. Or.
Delony, in very appropriate manner,
rendered to the company the hospitali-
ties of the village. A substantial din
ner was prepared for them at the Frank
In Hotel. and in the evening the la
dies assembled to welcome the Wash
ington City and Virginia Volunteers.
Captain Robinson, on his departure,
and in behalf Of his gallant command,
very politely returned his thanks TO the
ladies for the honors conferred upon
him, and to the citizens for their kind
and hospitable reception. They were
then escorted by the citizens some dis
lance from town, accompanied by our
village band Of music.
In parting, three cheers were given
by the citizens. which were returned
by them, with the addition Of a round
Of musketry.
Go generous volunteers, to the pro-
lection Of your suffering fellow-citizens.
and TO fight the battles of your common
country; md that arm which guides
and directs the virtuous and the brave.
will shield and protect you in the hour
of danger! S.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-08-04
MEXICO AND TEXAS.

Extract Of letter from New Orleans
The principal topic Of conversation
now, with US, is Texas. About 500
volunteers have sailed since | arrived:
several companies more are expected
from up The river, and many Others 90
by way OF Naichiioches. A large
force, much Of which will be Of the
"half horse. half alligator race. will
soon be collected in Texas. On the
other hand, Mexico is making great
preparations. The feelings ofboth par
ties are wrought up to the highest de-
gree OF excitement; the Texans on
account Of the murder Of AIT Of Fan
ning.s men (36 escaped, with several
OF whom ] have coaversed) and other
barbanties; the Mexicans on account
Of the late defeat and capture Of their
chief A bloody battle must be the
consequence. The Texans are most
iy muscular, powerful men, and great
msTksmen, and whether at a distance
With the rife, or in close combat. they
vii be terrible. The division Of Mex
'SAhs iately defeated al San Jacinto,
mostly infantry. is not fair specimen
- Mexican soldiery. The best troop
are cavalry. and inhabit that tract Of
country which lies between Cuanuzua-
70 and the capital called III Babio-
This was the gres, theatre Of war dur.
ing the revolution, from 1910 10 '9I
General Nina was killed there. Their
weapons are principally the broad
sword, lance add kasso. OF rope. When
they fell in with the Spanish infantry.
The lassadofes made the first onset
They rode two and two, some distance
RON each Other-oBe end Of the rope
hxeo to the Pummel Of the saddle, and
the other 10 that Of a1olher-made
desperate rush. and the intervening
rope was made 10 drag against the Co
lumn. Close upon the company Of
lassadoFes, came the laness, and en-
eounisring the infantry thus thrown
into eonfusioa, made great slaua hter.-
How this mode Of warfare would do a.
eAinst The TsziAns. I sAanol say-l
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-08-04
GENERAL INTELLIs.ENCE.
GEN. SCOTT.

General Scot, has returned from New
York. and again passed through this
meridian, on his way to Richmond, to
join his family. The predicament IN
which this officer has been placed is
certainly a singular one. Here is a
General, to whom had been commit.
ted the arduous and responsible trust OF
conducting an extended Indian war,
suddenly recalled from his command
by the President, under censure, i'm
piled at least: and, when he obeys the
summons, and reaches the seat Of Co
vernment, he finds no one to whom he
can make explanations, and is gallop-
ing through the country. from pillar to
post, in pursuit Of some superior to
whom he can report himself Finding
no one at the seat Of Government, or
elsewhere. to whom he can report or
address himself, and being declared
from returning TO his command and
resuming the prosecution Of the war,
ne has, we understand, gone like good
citizen, to report himself TO his wife.
Nat Int. July 90.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-08-04

twill be seen by reference 10 our ad,er,i.-
ing columns, that our fellow-citi1en. Joas n
Cooke Esq intend, shortly to retire from
among US, and locate himself hereafter in Bal
hmore- We presume that Mr.. Cooke. in,en-
ton Is to secure wider field for the prac,ic.
OF his profession than Winchester afford.
Baltimore will gain in him 4 citizen than
whom she will have none more talented-non.
more worthy to command the respect and con-
hdenee OF that large and 6ourishing city and
Frederick county will in him. lose il, bright
c" ornament lie will leave the community
IN which he now resides. carrying with bim
the confidence, the respect, add the xooi
wishes Of all who know him WT.ek.,,., r..
PSbhesn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-08-04
THE INDIANS.
FLORIDA.

FLORIDA.
Recent arrivals from the scene OF
bostIlItieS in Florida, show that the wal
50 far from being terminated, seems to
be prosecuted by the reckless savages
with increased MISUNDERSTANDING
burning, and massacreing all that faiI
~ their way. The Fall campaign, we
presume. will soon open.
The Tallahassee Floridian Of the
18th July states that " Arrangements
are in progress for an expedition TO the
Whhlacoochee, so soon as the requisite
force can be assembled. II will be com
manded by Gen. CALL. The object is
to destroy the growing crops Of the In
dams. One thousand mounted men
from Tennessee are expected 10 arrlve
here by the 18th instant. who will be
joined BY The Regulars. and the militia
and volunteers Of FLORIDA"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-08-04

ed IN getting from the grasp Of those
IN whose possession be was-raised 4
hammer. and inflicted a very severe
blow upon the head Of one Of the
guards--gave the war-whoop and then
took TO fiight-he was Immediately shot
dead by Mobile volunteer, and sno-
Their bayonctted who died in few
hours.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-08-04

Every one. a. Major Eaton would
say, whose recollection retains the
fact, must remember With what violent
and uneeasIng censure the admins
iraiion Of Mr.. Adams was assailed. be-
cause he and one or two Of his Srcre-
ianes found II necessary. in the recess
Of Congress, TO visit their homes and
look little after health and their pri.
yate affairs. Mr. A. vas himself ad.
verh'ed az runaway, and q reward
offered Tor his apprehension, whilst his
associates IN the Government were
branded With the Soubnquet Of ira
Yelling Cabinet" a title which stuck
10 them like the shirt Of Nsssus. II
was m THE. ~ IN other matters. that
Genl. Jackson was to effect a reform.
When he became President we were
led TO believe, the walls Of the Capitol
would not be more constant IN their
attendance At the seat Of Government
than be and his officers. And how
has u turned out1 At this very mo-
meni, there 9e'ss Washington bot two
VI The metnbefs Of the -6overnnent.-I
Mr.. WOODBURY., Secretary q the Urea
.ury, snd Mr. kendall, Post Master
ssneFal Al tbs rest are travelling. f"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-08-04

soETeoHEaT Al July rs.
About three thousand Indians len
our Wbarves on Thursday last on
board the steamboats, Lewis Cass and
Meridian, for their destined home q.
cross the Mi'sissippi. under charge Of
Lieut. Barry, Of the Y. 3. Army.
FROM the inauspicious season Of the
year, and the crowded .iaie Of the
Beats, Il is but reasonable TO expect.
that the Indians will on The route. suf-
Ter much from disease. We look for
ward ~ such . result, but hope (oE a
different ons.--.4dSyfiscr.
Previous to the departure q the In.
disns from this place some days nnce.
many sorrows dnturbsnces occurred -
Upon the Fequisition' Of the Governor
o. Georgla, Preparations were making
70 30 chain and letter some twelve or
fifteen Of these deludsd vFetehes that
there could Be 10 escape, when one BY
> sudden add snsFgshs ssbgt suecss6
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-08-04

An Election for Governor snd Msmber. OF
Assembly commenced IN North Carolina ON
FRIDAY last. and will close Throughout, ID.
State ON Thursday next The canvas, be-
tween the white and Van Buren, parties 10.
been an unusually warm one and both nar,,..
appear oonhden, Of victory. Gen. DUplr,
wing and Gov. srs'oHr Wan Bursn) srs
The candidates FOR the Executive chair. No
returns jet received
FROM Louisiana. the returns indicate ,b,,
"e'''r' ". johnson and Garland twh,z.)
and Gen Ripley Wan BUREN, have been re-
elected 70 Congress No opinion can be- fors-
ed from The return. before Us. Of the strength
Of parties for the next Legislature
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-08-04

We have received the ist and "a Sos. Of q
new paper, publnhsd At wsrrsntoh, IN th,.
State, BY RosEsr Ricssrr,-- Doctor pHuv
A KtW'rps. Assistant EDITOR "THs Jry.
FEs'oHAs. i' It, ttls--s neatly printed on
large Imperial shset--eostaiBs GOOD M.
esliansou' selset'ons-- The Editorial dsp.r,.
msui conducted Nth some sbilh, and fwo,.,
of all advocates the election Of ns..n. Va,
Brsts and ssrTu.
The "LrscHsUss DE~ocslv," (also Van
Buren, has been revived usder NE aasp.ess 81
Mf "n'oS, late Of The Petersburg IsssI,.
senesr The Enquirer ,sys "ah bold .aa
able champion o. The FshA.p