Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-05-24

War by the U. S. SIoop of War Match
ez, offthe Brassos de 81. Jago.
On the 18th, message was sent or
shore by the Natchez, demanding the re-
lease of the American schooner Champi-
on, and if refused, the Mexican armed
brig, formerly the Farmer, then at an
Choir off the bar, should pay the forfeit,
but the Commandant ofthe Port returned
answer that the Champion could not be
released, ordered the officers of the boat
on board with a message to the command
er of the sIoop Of war to get under way
and leave the coast immediately.
! The Natchez remained at anchor until |
the 10th, when she despatched note to
the Mexican brig of war, ordering the COL
ors to be hauled down, which was POI
lively refused to he complied with unless I
fired into. The U. S. sloop of war fired
and shot over the brig, when she struck
her colors and was taken possession Of by
the Natchez The Mexican fort and !
armed schooner Bravo, immediately op-
ened a heavy cannonading, which was
continued some time.
The Z. S. sloop Of war remained oft
the bar until the 18th ult., when her COM
mander made another demand for the re-
lease octhe schooner Champion, but an
answer being returned the Mexican brig
was ordered 10 Pensacola with prize
crew on board.
FROM MEx1co.-The New-OrIeans
CORRESPONDENT of the National Intelligent
Ger writes as follows, under date of May 6:
q FINL,> 10 re ho ooo
ture of the Mexican brig Of war will Re
general embargo upon all American ships
and properly in Mexico an immediate
decree of non intercourse with the United
States. bv the Mexican government with
a prohibition Of the expectation Of specie
TO the United States under the flag Of any
nation. That capture will be Of more
service 10 Mexico than an auxiliary army
or fleet; for it will create general feel
ing of sympathy for her Throughout the
civilized world.
could communicate TO you many
,hinos that would not little surprise even
the cabinet at Washington. For the pres
sent, let it suffice to say that there is an
understanding between the Mexican gov
eminent and the greater Fart OF the In
> dams of the southwest and that have
had in my own hand, within these two
days. a blank letter-of-marque issued by
the Mexican government, which has been
already, since saw it, sent, with num-
Der of similar commissions 70 Europe, to
be- Used as occasions may require"
t DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT CHARLOTTE.
- A destructive fire took place at the vii
t Iage of Charlotte on Thursday the Oh
n instant at about 10 O'Clock, \. NJ 1t
It appears the fire originated in the Me,ho-
2 dist Westinghouse, where some ashes
= had been not very carefully (or rather
t, careIessIv) left, containing enbers or live
: Goals Of fire. The meeting house was
K entirely consumed, together with some
A two or three dwelinr-houscs standir g
5 north Of it in the immediate vicinity, and
J. some sheds, &c. were destroyed Two
e small dwelling houses, occupied by French
), families, were RACED to the ground in or
e der TO check the further progress of the
: devouring element, -Ctherwis it is very
: probable it would have extended to the
Il entire corner north, sweeping a goodIy
O number Of other dwellings, as we'll as Mr..
, Martins store Loss estimated $4,000
O One building insured.
g This unpleasant event, we think, should
" well be taken as a hint by every one 10 be
). careful how they leave hot ashes in or
J. about buildings which may de endangered
s thereby.-Mddledury Free Press.
s. The VALLEY RoAD.-We are happy
5 to learn that the Commissioners under
o the act OF the last session of the Legisla-
I ture Of this State, appropriaung money
It for the survey of Railroad route from
e the south line of this State to Canada
through the valIies of the Connecticut
10 and PaSsumpsIc rivers, have secured the
a. services of 4ler. C. Trining, Esq. as su.
IS perintendent. Mr. r. is the chief engi
ell neer Of the Hartford and New Haven
s. Railroad, and made the SURVEYS for it. L
IS must be extremel Y gratifying to the
p friends Of this enterprise SO important tc
u this State, TO know that the survey is tc
OF be in the hands of so able and scientific
lie an Engineer, and one so we'll and so ia
IN vorablv known. 1t is expected that he
will enter upon his duties about the mid
die of this month, and complete his plans
and estimates in season to be presented tc
the Legislature at the next session. We
hope the citizens of the various towns or
the route will manifest their interest ir
the enterprise, by rendering all the assis
lance in their power, and by giving the
Engineer the benefit Of their local knowl
Is edge.-W PhGnir.
w. The mails of of to-day BRING the intel
y ligence that the banks of this state have
- by common consent, suspended specie
:. payments. The Middlibury Bank ha.
"a redeemed its bills up to this time, but it: