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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-06-20
MEXICAN CORRESPONDENCE.
(ContiRued.)
LEGATION OF THE U. S. or AMERICA,
Mrxico fifth Dec, 1871
Mr.. Ems 10 Mr.. Webster.

LEGATION OF THE u. s. or AMERICA,
Mexico, 10th Dec, lo4i'
sla, Trusting that the New York packet may moi
leave Vera Cruz before this communication ieaenes
that place, avail myself Of the oeeaI n omanJ
YOU that Brigader General Mcleod VINO uoi'i na
"a Tho Texan u nedon To Santa Fe, MI van Ness'
his secretary Doctor Falconer, MI, Nav rro, thir'y
ocers and one hundred and thirty soldiers, pr
soners of war entered Chlhuahha, on ,n.n 70. ~
This captal on the 22d OF November ihey "eie es
car,aJ Inv guard of two hundred and hve men.
Ioonkng over one of the daily papers prlnteu mere
was shocked at seeing the painful intelligence an
nounced of tie fate of three OF those young men ,
whose names have not been able TO ascertain ne
aowinp is the substance of the publication alluded
TO by me:
From the Siglo XIX of The l4th Dec
awe have the pain to announce to the puele an
act Of barbarlsm committed by Capla'h o. @I?
Salaz,r. who escorted the Texan prisoners to Chl-
huanna. I'm ,hoo -
these prisoners in cold blood, becaue they had De-
come wearied .:h
Of Senr Armiso by this cruel and brutal action
Every one is indignant at such an aroclous act pecu-
liar nnly 10 cannbals Done Jose Maria Elias, Colo
mel of the army, and commandant OF Paso del Nore'
is preferrng charges against TINS parperous eap,a'
ami Senr Conde Governor Of the Department, Is
very much mortified by such an event, which does SO
Ittle honor to Mexicans, whose humanity Is their
principal device.
awe hope that such a scandaous act will be pun
ished with all the severity of the law,
This cold-blooded and balbarous act meets with
that reprobaton and indignation which It's a'rocy i
so veil calcuatei to excite in the minds OF al hohor
I'M AMI humane men The unfortunate Texan pr-
soners will be here in the course OF two OF three
weeks | cannot imagine what punishment this Go-
vernment will infct on them
The uniform practice of this legation has been mol
officially to interfere in behalf of persons who nave
placed themselves beyond the protect on OF our Gov
rrnment by entering the service OF that OF Texas
If am mistaken in this principle OF public law oee
you will be pleased to inform me how far | can pro
coed in my representative character to serve the lex
an prisoners
want, r,,,,
To the honorable DANIEL WEBSTER,
Secretary OF State of the United States
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Mr.. T'ornei 10 Mr.. Ellis.

PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE OF THE MINISTRY OF
STATE AND OF THE WAR AND NAVY BUREAU.
NATIONAL PALACE, January Is, lS42
Sir 1t will afford me much satisfaction to rece 10
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BANK OF THE NlirRor61ls. !

: ,;;t,,... ..,,sH,. ID June =, lo42.
nj OFFICES hereby given that in conformity to the
j provisions of the charter of this Bank general
meeting of the Stockholders viii be holden on MON
DAl The an day OF July next at the Banking house
m The city Of Washington, for the purpose Of elect
ing nine Directors Of the Bank, for the wear then
next ensuing the election commencing at III O'Clock,
a, NJ, and closing at o'clock, T. NJ
RID. SMITH, Cashier.
June 4-eopt25iune-dt
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In The Office @ this Ministry, on Monday eyeninp

you In the office o. this Ministry, Monday evening
next, at six o'clock.
have the honor to reciprocate your favorable SEN
timents Of this date, and subscribe myself
Your obedient servant,
JOSE MARIA TORNEL.
True translation from the original in the office of
this Legation.
BRANTZ MAYER
Secretary obligation.
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Mr.. Ellis to Mr.. Itebster-- Ertraef,

LOCATION OF THE U. S. OF AMEhIcA,
Mexico, 9th January, 1912.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-14
SAM. HOUSTON.
~ Thr TFrhIdrhf.
AKsoN JoNEs. Secretary of Siate.
FROM TEXAS.

NUN lEAHo-
Extract Of a letter received by Mcr-
chant in Philadelphia, dated Houston,
(Texas,) March 25. 1912:
AT present business is altogether at a
stand. most of the people Of Texas having
left for the field. We have news from tho
west that the Mrxicnns have retfeated to.
wards the Rio Grande, and that many
ia rmers and heads Of families are return.
ing to their homes. The Departments Of
the Government in Austin are for while
resuming their wonted cmrloyments, and
even here, where some days ago, the
greatest preparations were mnde to tx.
pei the enemy, the excitement begins to
subslde. But there exists determination
to chas,ise the Mexicans, and should Gen.
eral Houston conclude to invade Mexico.
almost every man will turn out.
was told by the President to day, that
he intends TO declare oil tho Mexican Ports
under Blockade. Imysalf returned yes
terdny from San Antonio, to " hich place
went with dispatches, and do believe
that 1000 men could take Mstamoros. If
they would push boldly after the Mexi-
rans who flew so precpitately before the
Texans, that after chase OF about 10
miles towards the Rio Grande, they came
to the conclusion that the MexicaDs could
out-run them, and returned to San Anto-
nio
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-14

o. Last week. we neglected to notice psrticu
larly the arrival of the British frigatc IVarspite
having on boare Lord A.hburton, the Special Am.
ba.sador to the S. fiom gland. The higate
arrived IF Annapolis Saturday the I'd inst. after
a passage OF S. days from England. Lord Ash.
burton has since arrived in Washington, and has
commenced his negotiations with our government
lie will remain. il is conjectured. about six months
Tho following psrsgr aohs we extract from the
Msdisonian:
PREsEsrATios. On Wednesday Lard Ashbur.
ton, the SPECIAL British Minister, was presented 10
,he President. together With his suite, by the Sec.
Rotary of State.
The gentleman composing his suite are under
.'ood To be Mr.. Miidmay, from the Foreign Office.
Mr.. Bruce, brother Of the Earl Of Elsn, and Mr..
Strrring., az private Secretary.
M. L-ttsom, wc learn. lately arrived from Eng
land. has become attached to the rssid.n NJ EGG.
sh mission here.
After his presentation to the President, Lord
A.kburton proceeded TO tho Capitol, and visned
'he two House Of Congress.
We find the following paragraph 10 tho M ,di-
sonian Of the 9Th fns,ant-
I'll. Engii.A Mission-- Basimess Begsa Lord
i.hbsuon, the Brush Extraordinary and Special
Minister, passed. as we learn. two OF three hours
at the Department Of State yesterday.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-14
From the Richmond Wig.
ITO ARMS TO ARMS"


We invoke the Wings in every county
in the State to be upon the alert. The
crisis is important, and the season is aus
picious for the triumph OF sound and wise
principles. If Locofocosn, which IN Ii
wears, has brought us to deaths door, be
permitted longer to rule the country-to
bow down the energies Of the people, and
plague and harass them-universal de-
moralization and utter ruin must over
spread the land. The moral influence Of
the voice Of Virginia, once greatly and
justly renowned, may 60 far 20 arrest the
downward tendency Of things-restore
the moral tone Of society-revive conf.
dcnce in our institutions, and re-esta blish
our long-lost prosperity.
The Wings have it in their power to
achieve an easy victory. Their adver
sa ries, by their faction aad faulty, have
given them every advantage, in an ap.
peal to the judgment and patriotism of the
country. They have consumed weeks oil
the late session Of the Legislature, in al
idle and profi,less consideration of the leg.
islation Of Congress-to the waste oil thou
sands of dollars, and the neglect Of the
true interests of the Commonwealth.-
They threaten to renew the discussion al
tho next session. II is time that this
worse than folly, were arrested. and
that, the ffowns Of the people can alone
accomplish. They have refused all re.
lief to people, suffering intensely from
NAL. administration. and have aggravated
the existing evils, i'y requiring the Banks
to grind and "ppr' s. their debtors. They
have. e. c,owning fo.lyD whilst wasting
money in Federal debates. and borrowing
money to pay Enthusiastically refus
ed permission to the Treasurer to receive
sewers hundred Thousand dollars, as just
" due to the pcoplc Of Virginia, os the
money they make by their Wheat and
Tobacco.
II any party can maintain itself undt :
this load Of folly and mischief, it mus, be
from the apathy and indifference Of the
opposing party. Will the Wings enact
this paul Will they neglect the oppor-
tunlty Of bes,owing on their own Com.
monwenl,h an annuity, forever and a dag
of hundreds Of thousands; and at the same
time giving fatal blow to the patronage
and corruption of the Federal Executive?
Let them look TO it in time, and exert
themselves 20 a degree commensurate
with the importance Of the occasion. We
repeat, that victory and the money are
theirs, if they will but use the means a,
their command.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-14
DOMESTIC INDUSTRY Meeting in Baltimo,

In smother c. umn the read will find the re solu-
Domestic Industry, held in Baltimore, without re-
trrencr TO party. on Thursday evening last. The
resolution adopted with entire unanimi,y, were
moved by Joas L CsaEr Esq. and seconded in a
very appropriate Speech by BEsLE H. RicHARp.
SON, Esq. The meeting wss also addressed by the
Hon. AspREw SrnwARr, Of Penn, in ;1rci-
bic speech, in which he drew correct picture OF
the present state Of the country the depressed
dton Of its trade and finances, all Of which to
tended wore the results o. our free trade system,
Of admitting the productions Of foreign countries
into own for mere nominal duty, whilst
American articles were taxed in other countries by
duties varying from 100 to 1900 per cent.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-14

The dinner give: TO Mr.. Clay By . number Of his
friends i" Congress, took place Sa,urda, last in
Washington, at Browns Hotel. The National In.
tegencer states that ''ihere very general at
tendance OF the Wing Member. Of both Houses Of
Congress. together with few private gentlemen,
who were received guests, tho origin and at
engagements of the entertainment not contempat.
ing or admitting extended participation beyond
,uous and elegantly prepared, and did great credit
to Mr.. Browns establishments. The entertainment
was altogether What il was designed to be, simply
social meeting, prompted By feelings of personal
respect and Kindness, for the distinguished Guest,
and grateful sensa Of his long and eminent ser
vices. In his own feeling and impressive response
TO the complimentary toast which called him out,
and all that followed both Of ,oasts and addresses
to which the occasion gave rise there wa, q mark
ed abstinence from all unkind alusion to personal
or party differences, or to incidents which have
lately embroiled and embi,,ered our political at.
fairs"
The Ball which was rendered to Mr.. Clay by the
members Of Contress and citizens Of the District
in conjunction, WAS given on Tuesday evening last,
and 10 represented to have collected mos, bril-
liant assemblase of distinguished prr.ons, and TO
have equalled, i, no, surpassed any thing of the
kind which has heretofore taken place in Washing
ton.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-14
LOCO EoCo NOMINATIONS.

A meeting of the Democrats WAS held at the La
gle Hotel. Monday last, TO nominate candidates
for the House of Delegates. The choice Of the
and LEWIS GKAsrHAs, Esq These gentlemen
are understood to have accepted the nomination
and arc therefore fairly in the field. We know no,
what iuducemant has operated at this late hour
upon our loco foco brethren TO make nomination
Of candidates. and ara more a, loss to compre
bend what our worthy friend', Nadenbousch snt
Grantbsm, promise themselves .. the fruts Of The
contest. We are satisfied they cannot put on seri
Gus faces anil talh about being elected. But il il
not ami.s that the Wing nass should be rut up I,
their exercise
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-14

c,s,st shaH expire allows the common
weaIsh's attorney one hundred dollars 10
nd iitiou to his present compensation and
provides that 10 all recoveries hereafter
| had for vioiasions or the gaming laws, the
f.e recovered shall be ten dollars for the
lcnmmonwesIsh's attorney, and the sum Of
thirty dollars shall be paid TO the Literary
| Fund.
An &C, amending the law in relation to
Courts Of Oyer and Terminer for the trial
Of slaves directs the justices converting
such courts 10 FIX certain day in the
warrant, not less than FIVE, nor more
than ten days after the date Of the warrant
for the meeting Of the court makes this
duty to file the information upon which
the prisoner is to be tried. No prosecu-
,ion to be arrested for any formal defect
in the warrant converting the court. The
act to take effect from the frs: Of July.
An &c, nppropristing the public reve-
nue. makes the necessary appropriations
for The year authorizes the Governor to
direct the treasurer to borrow. from time
to time, upon pledge OF portion OF the
stock now owned BY the State, either from
individuals, or from the banks, such sum
as the public exigencics may require
The loan 10 be paid on the 18Th Decem
Der next.
Al act for the relief Of the sure,ics Of
consiables authorizcs the suret'es OF
constables to enter upon the ,recosds OF
the court Of tho county their unwilling
| ness to remain bound in such tyship;
and requires the constables ihereupon, to
execute new bond and security; and upon
failure, vacates the Office, and authorizes
new appointment to be made, and gives
the court power 10 remove constables
whenever, in their opinion, the public in.
teresis require IL.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-14
HOO FOR TEXAS.

Late New ORLEANS pnpers 'tste that a company
Of "roif Aunsers'' had arrived in that city from
Tennessee. On their way TO Texas, and more OF
them said to be organizing in shat State for a
similar destination. They are represented to BE-
well equipped, and as fne looking set OF men .,
have ever handled rife. Should the Texans, in
tho recently commenced difficulties with Mexico,
determine upon offensive operations, the probatil-
lily is strong that troop. Of wolf hunters" will
spring up like d,agon's teeth Throughout, the entire
south west.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-14
WILLIAM VANCE, ESQ.

We learn that Of such Of the Morgan delegation
ceive and Psss upon the nomination of Mr.. Vases
tor ,he Senate. ehcesfuIy arquiesced 10 the selee-
'i"n. The Loco foc"s have tried very hard to pur-
suadr the Morgan Wings tina, they have been treat
ed badly IN not having The nomination made from
their own county, but have every assurance ihs,
their kind sympaihes not appreciated. and
that they get no thanks Cor ,hrusting their spoon
into the Wing d.h. The Wings Of Morgan are
satisfied that Mr. Vance 10 the strongest candidate
that cen be fitted against the Loco foco nominse,
and they have no fear Of hi. sbility to represen,
their interests and wishes, and they viii rePudsle
the attempt to discussion among them, hy al
rfert TO excite sectional jeaiousiy.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-14
TEXAS AND MEXICO.

| Galveston dates have been received 81 New Or.
lIesns 10 the assh ufims. The New ORLEANS ps.
pers containing The sdsices received 10
B.l.imo.e Yesterday. bot end the following no.
.ce ef their psrpor Ia the National lnseiliseaeer
end Globe.
The most imponsnt item Of intelligence is 10 pro-
ciamstior az President Houston. declaring all the
rorss of Mexico on the Gull to be in state e
hlor kade, and fsrbidding neatrs vessels TO trade
herewith sster having received notice Of The
blocksde, under the penalty prescribed by the law
Of naaians. The decree is To take effect within
twenty days q. TO any port in the Uaited States
north Of the Gulf Of Mexico. and in days ss
to vessels coming from any pert 10 Europe.
The sdvires from Galveston contradict the "a.
NOR of a Mexicsn invasion, and there seems now
10 be little doubt ths, the party which attacked
San Antonio was mere msrsuding expedition
The Texans. however, were s,i in motion, push
~. ,h.;, nrrparatons with view TO the Invasion
n M.xiea General Somerville Was invested with
command Of the main body u the Texan arm. and
"a. under marching oIdets for some point beyond
the Ria Grsnde. The only news that had beer
received from the armed feet fitted out bs the cit
izcns of Galveston ws.. that they had not YET
found the encnv but WIRE drtermined 20 continue
,ioir search TO Matamofos, II they could not soon
| ~ gel a FIGHT. II was the general cpinion that
Matamoro. would be the fat point OF attack
A PROCLAMATION OF BLOCKADE.
| BIZ The President OF the Republic OF Ieras.
| Iean whom ,,..- presents shall ceme So Know
se that |, SAN. Haasion, Ps-s,den, Of the R-p"t-
he of Texas md Comma ndrr-ia-Ch 81 the army
and na-v---by tue Of mysauiho'its and the pow
er vested in me by law, nndtor the purpose :" more
| eHectualiy prosecuting the war ." ~h'c" ieAss 70
| sow engaged " itb Mexiee--do hereby order, dr.
cree, and proclaim. ,hst all The Pef's .. '"t ne.
public OF Mexico, on its Eastern coast, from To-
$50 4, az. S,s,e If Tubs.eu to Mafsnots. in
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-14

Ex.SENAroR CLAy.--Denied, by our
unaided labors at home, the opportunity
of witnessing Mr.. Clsy's farewell to the
Senate, we can only report, from the gen
eral voice. the profound impression which
this last act of his withdrawal made on
all, Of whatever party, who were present.
All ancient and III deserved enmilies,
all prejudices Of party, and the very riv'
airy Of ambition seem 10 have given way,
before the simple fact Of such a loss from
the public councils, such nm ornament
struck from the Senate, so leading light
Of the country extlngnished, amid the pre-
sen, gloom.
That eloquent voice will be heard no
more in those walls. That fervid ye,
wise spirit, that commanding intellect,
that heart as intrepid in every public du-
" as it is kindly and true in every private
affection, have passed forever from a
scene, in which no man ever won or mer.
tied as high or as long continued an as
cendancy Of abilities, of public spirit to
direct, and Of eloquence to express them.
--Independent.
Mr.. GAYS FAREWELL OF THE SEN.
ArE.-The address Of Mr. Clay in taking
leave Of the Senate to-day, was for the
most part appropriate graceful, well tenn
pered, and il was we'll received. His &C
acknowledgement Of obligation to his friends
and particularly the sensibility with which
he REQUIRED to his early history and the
kindness with which he had been adopted
by Kentucky Its long continued favor
and the load of honors il had conferred
upon him seemed TO como from the heart
and bad the SUPPRESSION Of true eloquebee.
| Globe.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-14
THE HARPER's FERRY ARMoRERs

We learn from the last Charlestown Fee Pres.
tina, the Armorers at Hsrper's Ferry have gone is
work. under the promise of the Pre.iden, of III,
United States, tha, their grievances should 10 re
dressed. and also to give evidence that they are
no, governed by mere refractory spirit Ihei'
object ha, been. no, to &c, lid of one Supeio'end'
ent merely to get another-for we suppose the,
have no greater objection TO Major Cnis than the,
would have to any other officer under the same CIR
cumssances-bu, IL be freed from system which
is oppressive in its operation. and which works
very harshly upon portion Of ths establishment
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-14

Mr.. CLAY AND Mn. CALHoUN.-The
Washington Correspondent of the U. s.
Gazette tells an anecaote Of the meeting
of Mr.. Clay and Mr.. Calhoun, after the
former retired from the Senate, which
shows that political strife, though II may
for while deaden the finer feelings Of
the heart, cannot destroy them, especially
in those hearts that beat with generous
and manly sensb;lities. As Mr.. Clay
was passing towards the door to leave tho
Senate Chamber. Mr.. Calhoun met him
they had not spoken to each other Tor five
years ; but they now simultaneously ex-
tended their hands, and rushed to each
others arms; neither spoke, but both
wept. How much more noble was this
reconciliation and parting. than il they
had separated looking defiance at each
other They had almos, spent their lives
together in Congress, and at various times
stood shoulder to shoulder, animated by
patriotism and emulous only Of serving
the county. Time had passed over both,
and the young had become old. One
was about to retire, and both must ere
long "sleep the sleep that hath no wax
ing" The retirement Of the one would
leave the other with no companion or ri.
val Of his younger days, and it told him
emphatically that he too must soon follow.
Thoughts like these soften the hear, not
wholly injurated, and cause the fountain
Of generous feeling to gush iorth--it cume
and the two distinguished rivals and an.
iagonists under the influence Of these SYM
pathies were drawn together. Would
that they had never been separated
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-14

90 Tho :" Virgins Times " published at War
ren,on, in Fauqoier county, has been su-Pended On
account Of the difficulty Of prosecuting its publca-
tion, ands, tho embarrassments in that quarter
This is y matter Of regret to us, inssmuch a. the
" Times" well conducted and spirited ps.
location of his paper, the times become
improved in which we heartily wish him all suc-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-14
The Louisville Journal is pointed in its

The Louisville Journal is pointed in its
satire, when il says: "Virginia has no
doubt done well to reject her share Of the
proceeds of the public lands. What does
she wan, with more money Is no. her
treasury full to overfowing7 Are not all
the men, women and children within her
borders educated 7 Are not all her coun-
ties dotted over with free schoolsl Are
not all portions of her territory iniersected
with good roads and canals? What could
tho old mother of States do with more
money ~
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-14
CHANCE or COURT DAYS.

An act passed az the last session Of the Assem-
by. changing the tims Of helding the circat supe-
rios Courts 10 the ecuniies cf Berkeley and Nor
gsa. Under ifs provisions the court will com
uenee in Berkeley on tbs 9Th o: April and The
eth Of September. aud In Morgan en- the 9th Of
May and sih of October.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-14

The War Steamship Mississippi which
has been lying off this place since Mon
day last, has been an object Of great II.
traction to our citizens and strangers,
The officers Of the Ship politely received
all who visited her, and took especial
pleasure in showing her gallantry to the
ladies', who honored them with their pres.
ence. The ship is, indeed, wonderful
specimen Of skill and art, and appears
to be complete in all respects for the pur-
poses for which she is desiged. Her sP.
pearance on the water is noble and com.
manding, and an examination Of her m
interior shows that she is what she looks
to be. Long may the flag Of on' coun-
try wave proudly and tiiumphan.y ovor
her! Yesterday, she proceeded gov"
the river to Piny Point. where ne, con,
sort, the Missouri, now lies aground ana
after giving her whst aid may De neces'
ssry, both Aessels will come up 10 the Na.
Wy Yard. As she passed slowly IN front
Of the wharyes which were crowded with
lockers on she was loudly cheered.--
Alcr. Gazette.