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Polynesian., 1845-02-01

PERUVIAN ArFAIRs.-We learn by advices
from the coast, that there is no prospect Of
Peruvian bonds becoming available for ma
ny years. The country is in a state Of tur-
MOL and confusion, and it is the opinion of
a gentleman well acquainted with Spanish
American politics, that it will never become
settled until the large commercial powers
take the country under their protection, sup
porting the legally established government
against all revolutionists
The new line of French packets to Pana-
ma it is said will be a heavy expense to the
French post-ofice, and on that account
neither they nor the Atlantic steamers which
were intended to complete the line to Eu-
rope will be long continued.
The English steamers, Chill and Peru.
are doing well, but all profits are swallowed
up in an expensive and unnecessary estab-
lishment, by which the stockholders are kept
from receiving any dividends. The steam
ers will probably come into private hands by
the failure of the Company.
Gen. Santa Cruz is held a prisoner BY
the government Of Chill, to which he was
sold for 80 OF. by the revolutionists Cineros
and Jguain. The latter had made a forced
search of the house Of the British Consul at
Tacna, for which Admiral Thomas embar-
COED the Peruvian squadron in Islay, until
restoration was made.
Polynesian., 1845-02-01

On the 28th. we visited the u. S. S. Bran
DIVINE. She is a first class frigate, very
roomy and comfortable and has fine quarters
Tor her officers. Since she took LAFAYETTE
to France, her first cruise, the armament
has been made lighter. She now carries
32's with 4 Paixan 68's amid-ships. We
were shown a formidable and efficient wcap-
on, in the shape Of the old Roman lesionda-
ry sword, which has been adopted in lieu Of
the common ~cutlass. We saw also, two re-
cent inventions Of rifles or muskets, which
could he loaded at the breach with astonish-
ing rapidity. Not the least curiosaie, on
board are some mammoth fowls of a species
peculiar to China. They arc as large as
our turkies. The Commodore has also one
of the beautiful silver pheasants.
The pleasure of the cruise we were told.
has been much augmented by the many at
tcnt'ons receiyed from English officers du-
ring their stay in India and China, The VT
most good feeling has also prevailed with
the French Squadron. But little sickness
has occurred on board of the Brandywine
compared with other ships on that unhealthy
station. The frigate is in excellent order,
and under her distinguished commander and
gent'emanly officers has reflected much hon
or upon her country wherever she has 40.
peared.
Tho st Louis Sloop, Com. MoKeever, has
gone to sydney, thence TO Tahiti, where she
Polynesian., 1845-02-01

innate relations of the two nations. They
doubt not, that even i'm case of a decision
adverse to the view they have taken of the
meaning and spirit OF the article of the La
haina Treaty, which led to the difference Of
opinion betweent the Secretary of State and
the Commissioner of the United States, it
will be made known with due attention to
diplomatic courtesy. But it is not presum-
able that such will be the result and i'm
either case, it will impress upon both gov
ernments, the propriety, as the commercial
and friendly intercourse is so rapidly in
creasing, of the negotiation of Il definite
treaty, in which the rights and duties of both
parties shall be clearly and Systematically
defined. 1t requires but this to perfect the
interchange of benefits which has for
years been going on, and the formal cx-
preston of good feelings and intentions,
which have grown up on our part towards
the citizens of the u. S. for the disinterest-
ed and useful labors of their missionaries
and other philanthropic and public spirited
individuals, both in official and private sta
tons.
The merits Of the controversy which led
to the unhappy and inimical tone assumed
by Mr.. Brown towards this Government,
Notwithstanding its disposition to let the
matter remain entirely subject to the decis-
ion of the Chief Magistrate of his country,
in which, if he had concurred, nothing to
disturb the harmony of official relations or
private intercourse would have existed, is
already before the public. The circular
letter which will be found in our columns of
to-day, will serve to show the course which
this Government, in justice to its own digni-
ty, was obliged to assume. The answer of
Commander Parker is brief, but to the
point; and without entering upon the ques-
ton, expresses the only common-sense as
we'll as proper diplomatic view which can
be taken Of the subject, in its present stage.
The Commodore will have the satisfaction
of having acted in accordance with the hon
orable and friendly intentions of his own
Government towards this young Kingdom,
and of having fully justified the favorable
opinion entertained of his judgment, by both
this nation and those of his own countrymen
whose desire is to see established a fair and
impartial policy, which while it comedies to
them all that enlightened men can desire,
enables this Government to maintain its
sovereignty INTACT within its borders, and
unrestrained by designing men, to advance
in virtue and civilization. We are happy
also in believing that by far the larger pro-
portion of those who reside among us arc
of that sentiment.
In justice to Capt. Hull, of the Warren,
we mention that his opinion, while here,
c0incided with that as expressed by Com
modore Parker, and he was prompt in his
expression of national courtesy, upon the
visit of III. NJ. Sec. of State to his vessel,
Notwithstanding the influence cxertcd to the
contrary.
In the bound volume Of thc &C NotocD by
Polynesian., 1845-02-01

ton. At the present period this seems to be
the real state of affairs. Englishmen by
hundreds Of thousands forswear allegiance
to their own sovereign and become subjects
of other powers, particularly to that of the
United States. In case of a return to Eng
land, they enjoy all the privileges Of
Englishmen, whether in regard to property
or otherwise. This results from the advan-
tage of birth, of which, by the maxim above
quoted, they cannot divest themselves. But
in the event of war, England has shown at
times a disposition to press into her service
her former subjects, although they may have
sworn allegiance to another sovereign
This however, from the necessary injustice
which accompanies it, is only done in ur-
gent cases or as an expression of unfriend-
ly feeling. If the adopted flag is sufficient
ly powerful to enforce protection, she re-
spects it. The arbitrary exercise of the
power of seach for British born subjects
conduced greatly to the last war between
England and the United States. Although
England contended for the doctrine, which
if carried out to its Legitimate deductions,
would have made guilty of treason the many
thousand captives which she took Of that
class, yet she placed them upon the same
footing as those born within the hostile boun-
daries. She threw them both into prison, but
restored them alike at the end of the war to
their native and adopted country. Human
ity, strict justice and the peculiar and intri-
cate relations of the two countries rendered
this measure equally just and commendable.
1t would be considered treason for a born
Englishman to carry war, even at the COM
mand of his new sovereign, into his mother
country, but in defence Of his own home, he
would receive all the rights Of lawful war
fare. Natural allegiance is founded upon a
similar principle of human nature as the du-
ty to parents. But while the doctrine is indis-
putable, the same does not hold of all pow
ers which are or have been attempted to be
derived from it. The subject like the child
may, without infringing upon the first prin-
ciple, assume new duties, altogether indie
pendent Of and distinct from its former re-
%lations. 1t would, however, except in some
particular instances, which 60 to prove the
rule by the exceptions, be considered I'M
natural and criminal for them in either case
to lift their hands against the authors of their
being and the protectors Of their infancy
What we find true in regard to England OBJ
tains to an equal extent with other civilized
powers. Consequently, while the doctrine
of natural allegiance is as true and proper
now as at any previous period, it has become
modified in its application by unavoidable
circumstances growing out of the migratory
disposition Of the Teutonic and Frank
races, the extension of civilization, and the
gradual recession from the harshcr spirit of
preceding cras.
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THE MOVEMENTS OF TROOPS.

Although learn through some of the Washington pa
pcrs that the United States Troops generally march,
ing in the direction Of Mexico and Texas, whe.e lage
number Of our American vessels also cruising; vet up
to the hour Of going have learned nothing in
regard the declaration having reached the seat of our
Government.
From the following, it will be observed that although
had not officially reached Washington yet the peo
pie in tina, city the qui rire-expecung daily.
The administration has least been expecting this step
the part of Mexico, for happens that more vessels
of the United States in the near Texas
and Mexico than have been under tho command Of
any officer of Navy. 50 says the Baltimore Amer
can, from which clip this:
"TaE MILITARY MovENENrs.-The Washington Union,
referring OF the publications which have been made
here and elsewhere in relation the movements Of Gov
ernment troops towards Texas. says
Supposing that these statements correct near
y what infer That present unsettled
state OF relations with Mexco-whst rumors of er
troops advancing TO the frontier floating on ever
oreeze-it Is natural 10 suppose that the
would take guard against any possible con-
tnsency These arrangements may not be required. The
Mexican troops may not march the frontier. Their
movement towards that direction be dictated more by
political considerations affecting the election of their own
President, the camors OF their people, than by sry
serious design OF crossing the Rio Grandc Ii does not f.
low, therefore, the Washington correspondent of the
New York Courier sumses, that the administration
expect declaration OF and active hosiliuos" SUN
an event may, indeed, take place. Amid the unstable
councils OF when subject
influence OF turbulent aud excited people, we scarcely
know whatto expect. But PROFESSIONALLY, the du,,
statesmen under such circumstances be prepared 10
any contingency which may
The Washington Constitution says that ''ihe United
States squadron IN the Gdif Mexico ample for any
genoy likely TO arise in that quarter Including the steam
trgae Mississippi, her way, il will consist of ten
vessels oi war; mounting over two hundred guns. This
believe, larger force than has been heretofore
concentrated under the command Of any naval officer IN
service.
"On the Of Mexico there is or shortly will
be- eight OF vessels OF and this will be in
creased by the vessels OF the East India squadron now on
their way home.
INFORMATION FROM MEXICO.-A private otter
received in this city, by the last Southern mail from
Texas west OF the Nueces, dated July 26ih and stating
that the Mexcans really concentrating provisions and
munitions OF war al MaamHras fost possible and
also troops at Monterey. The writers Of this letter are
engaged in the Mexican trade, and communicate at least
weekly with MatamoTss. They not likely to be dc.
eeyed in this matter for their facilities obtsinng cor.
rect information are known DO equally good II not
better than those OF other persons Texas aad their
experience with the frontier Mexcans SUCH that they
can hardly be acknowledgements usIoY
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-08-18

of all they survey, but they also covet that which
is beyond their reach.
Pray, If California should be acquired, either by
force OF negotiation, will these gentlemen tell
what next they will want Surely their cravings
will not be content, until they get the whole Of
England, France, &c. &c. They have the ap-
pctites of Condor" and ready to pounce
down upon every speck of ground, by which they
can add to their already surplus domains.
Would it not be better for these great AnneNa.
tionists to rest satisfied with what they have alrea.
dy improperly acquired, without undertaking to
grasp after morel We think so; and all who look
at this matter properly, will agree with us. that the
United States have already gone too far ai,er &C
QUESTIONS. But, we opine, the gentlemen who
have exerted themselves to acquire Texas, will
have their hands full for the present, in underta.
king to secure it, now they have that new country
TO defend.
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"THe Acaisition oC CaIiC,rnia. -

As has been before predicted, by many Of the
Wings opposed 10 the Annexation Of Texas, we
already sec an ntimation that the Anne xationists
Of this country, are not yet satisfied. They q.
pect emo Pent up Utica" TO contract their powers,
and have therefore, resolved TO acquire California,
"either by negotiation or lorce"--so says the N.
Orleans Courier, from which We take the follow.
ing little extract:
"WAR WIN MExoo--The result Of this will be- NJ vys
sisted long since, the acquisition Of California either BY
negotiation force Of The President and hi. Cab
met hsve their eye upon IT, aud the Western people hsve
willed H."
We are here told that the President of the Uni.
ted States and his Cabinet, have their eyes upon
il, and that the "western people have wiIlcd it,"
THIS Is an open acknowledgment Of what We long
suspicioned, when VIC saw tho POlkhes 20 eager 10
get Texas We were fully convinced that they
would never be satisfied with merely acquiring the
prairies Of the "Lone Star" but, when they were
once obtained, the next move would be towards
California, Canada, or some other foreign country.
These AnncIationists must not only DO Monarchs
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-08-18
THE TENNESSEE ELECrIoNs.

Up to this time, have been unable TO ascertain any
thing definite in regard To the Elections in Tennessee.
From the few returns which have reached us, free
to tina, tho prospects in that State at all
couraging to the Wings The Nashville Banner in giy.
ing the from the District Immediately
ty ntmaes that the result is likely prove unavoabc
tho Wing candidate for Governor This regret to
hear for il there is Stale the Union in which we
expected the Wings To have done their duty, certainly
regarded gallant Tennessee that Under the lead
OF her intrepid standard bearer Gov Jones' Tennessee has
nobly met and conquered the enemy-and we certainly
had right to expect the OF her under the gallant
Foster.
We can but hope shat the first which has reached
regard to the result Tennessee may prove errone
Gus,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-08-18
COMMERCIAL RECORD.
n. Y. MARkET-Aur. Ia

n. Y MARkEr-Aug l4.-2 81, T.. NJ.
Sales of Cotton shout 400 bales. No change in Flour
Pork finn with steady sales good proportion for ship
meat, 1900 lbs, w. Coast Whaebone at ~ cts
ard 5000 lbs. at 33c.
Wheat Declines ssles $500 bus new red n. Carolina,
middling quality, at Sc cts and 1900 bus. at 35c.
Sales WhIskeys. p. bbs at - cts.
There two Leather sales this morning-one good
and the other damaged which was no criterion for a
quotson The good decline fully half cent per pound
from last sale OF oil descriptions, with the exception good
damaged. which declined but little, any. The market
has MOI for the last three years, been fully supplied
at present.
Exchange has advanced: prime bills London l0alOi
prem. There is demand though much has been
done at the highest figure.
p. S. Evenlng.-Sales Of cotton 600 bales.
Hour Con-.
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d ia Hmfiais fer az ia.i ten s,sr. .
Table Of In,
lCoNNuScArEp.


The public have learned with the deepest regret, that
the purpose Of Dr. Sbling resign the office Of Sur.
seon this Institution and along with this regret there
must arise the question: who be his successori In
reply to this important enquiry, permit to call
ton TO Dr. Thomas L. Walker, OF Albemare.
This gentleman has received the best training for his
profession which the Universities Of Virginia and Penn.
sylvania combined. could give. After graduating with
credit. he became practitioner in tho Philadelphia Dis
pensnry where he spent than year, and afterwards
devoted the same length Of the duties Of Physician
to the Bocklcy Hospital Retiring from this important,
ton, he returned to Absmarle, his native county, where
he received extensive practice in prosecution
Of which, he is industousy and sully enga
ged.
The writer has known DIR. Walker from his childhood
and has had ample opportunity of forming just estimate
OF his character man. and physician and fully pre-
pared to say that he is, in high degree fitted succeed
DIR. Suibing The prominent of his cha
racter, amabty, patience industry, perseverance,
ample stock Of common sense, knowledge of human
seldom equaed in Of his age and ardent love
for his profession. These qualities combined with very
tcnsve requirements derived from study, observation and
Practice him the strongest claims tho patronage
Of enlightened public, and commend him the Direct
ors OF the Asylum, eminenty fitted for the office OF
Surgeon.
Ii due Dr. Walker state, that the writer has had
intercourse with him, this any other subject, for
five mon,hs-ths he knows nothing OF the writing OF this
is 1t known that he would accept the
office, ii it tendered him. But the Doctors
desy equal his gcnusand hence he be sought
for and called out his merits known aud appTe
ciated.
His address is Seottsvlle, Abemare. NJ. E.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-08-18
AGENT FOR THE SOUTHERN LITERARY MES


We are requested to announce that Mr.. VIM. II. Slh,
OF this city, recently graduate Of the "vrgnia Mii,arv
Institute" is about make collecting and csnvassne
tour for the Messenger, through Virginia and ~ Carolina
We commend the messenger" the patronage of every
Virgniun and CsrOlinsn We will take occasion TO add
the following, from the Virginia Free Press"
SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER
The August number Of this able periodical Is on our t.-
be Its contents are, they generally have been ably
written and on well selected themes. We have read with
interest, THE Bacheor-A Tale" and find j, 10 he
well written production abounding in good moral instruc
ton
The high tone which has always marked all that ap-
pears IN this Period cal should make one 10 be
sought after. For choice literature has no superior in
this country, being filled with those light and cti;ou-
articles, which may give the passing moment +
with substantial articles soid and profound IN thought
and which. If well studied, fail TO improve the
mind such nm article recognize the August number
IN Treatise The action OF the Massachusetts, Legsa
iuIe on the question OF Slavery, which have but par
tally examined.
Would that every y,rgnian could be induced 10 sub
scribe for IT, aud thus create home Periodical for the
cOnsump IiOn OF home literature"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-08-18
EEFoHTED FOR TIE L. =. GLZETTE
PHILADELPHIA MARKET.

THURSDAY EVENING, August l4th
Flour-The market quiet and but few sales Masking; we
notice about $40 bales sound old stock for
81 81 l2! sciy fresh ground parcels are held At 81
% Rye Flour and Corn Meal-siocks light and prices
steady Wheat brisk, sales of good Southern at
500 cs and 1900 bushels prime Pennsylvania IS 80
cts. Corn Is wanted, we quote Southern yellow 10
50 cts. O,is-sales O: Southern 81 32c. Whiskey
in hhds sells at - 224 cts. CoiIee-priccs firm, lot
OF 6OO bags Lagusyra sold to day private TERMS go
out OF the market, leaving little of that description
in first hands.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-08-18

What pity IL 10 that OF the begerent gentlemen
who talk uippingly Of and sories cannot
an opportunity Of mnghng in the strife their
tent. They have fears until they the tug of
Wharf.-The regular scusl conflict then look out tor wounds
In the back The country is blessed with good share OF
this kind OF psttiosm.-Conneetteut Courant
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-08-18
"vIvE LA BAGATELLE."
HKlD QUARTERS Texas VOLUNTEERS, !
August 10, ls45.
LOmci-

(offical,)
Solders-Thc fiat has gone forth. The infamous Mex
leans have dared lit their sacTgous and boodsianed
hands in Il menacing aud warike position against the
beautiful but unfortunate Texas and doing that, have
virtually nsulted the proud spirit of this couniryin
word, Mexico has declared against the u ). Already
thinks see her boodhounds feeding the nu,ilated
OF brethren To arms, then and strike
for Texas and LberW
GENERAL ORDERS.
You will forthwith report yourselves Col James Icons,
in the city Of Richmond.
JNO. d. G.. RED. Capt.
Hanover Texas Volunteers.
Col jeremiah Morelands, of Cupeper. Is undetcod,
will Join with picked regiment; ]. Dudley Il. Red,
Captain, &c.
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sArs< sscshs
no plant can so~ ere bs,n bu, III.
which transmitted sesenuoa r.seraon. psiafs
dss.. ss.sy We believe Ao~.ve that under the s'...ias
tain, hereditary in Ne blood rsades,sd and
eus foeves By Of saapana.
ee were they voaehsJ testimony
But the voice Of truth be suohsd gratitude health
restored viii rpeak out Rheussm Of
ar "hssed with rapsiv and certainty By this
For further particular. and conclusive .vd.se. Of a, .uprro.
see pamphlets which be obtained Of
20 Prepared and retail. and for ..por.,on
p A. SANDS co. Druggists and Chemisis Buid-
SOFA a,-o, BY ALIEN DuvaL CO. Agents.. Main .,..,' %ea
@oas W.. ey Price u pet Bottle. bouIe. Tor ss
TO UNITED STATES PENSIONERS m VIA.
CHINA.
ryNnE undst.sse re..a, OF Richmond Civ having h o
years ensased In the persecution Of Revolutionary
esrdeaies ors OF Al. Nina. o
nes'sd With the ea.ine. AMI having observed trouble
aud dneuy attend the drawing OF your pension. Al ,h
Agency OF Virginia. In inmay or you,
vouchers The difficulty !. getting some ON, q, ., ~
Attorney require. attorney to m.le oath Thai
has no interest In the he rcess. by
pledge mortgage Mt OF transfer and
lii. aurndio business. h. there
fore proposes TO all who's payable
Va that he will ali necessary rapr
and remit by mad -rm annually, with full nns up
&C draw The pension and remit the money
he may he directed and optional P-n.ioncr
make such she may ink pst~r
by this means your papers will be
three or four times before they properly lie
VIII ai-o continue to and no,al.
anu susiaeaoy terms JAMES T. SUTTON, Jr.
NB-An letters to receive attention must be post,
James Heath Esd Auditor Public Accounts Richmond ",
s. H. Parker. Esl- Register La one. Va
Riehnoad Aug 9Th. is,s.
VIE ,ub'enbe Committee OF the City Of
R'ehmond onsr premium Of 500 for be.,e con
vrd Tor preventing the waste Of Coal through
the .uecis-and one Of ESQ ior second best
The eoptesting premiums will be- ou, n, ,,s
regularly the streets during twenty the dec
ana 70 be pain!sd white In deciding th,y Wi, regard
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DIEI,.

On the lt,h instant, New Haven. Conn, after an
illness Of ten days. BENJAMIN p. PskKNs OF the firm VI
Ball n Perkins, who native of Connecticut but for
the last four resident Of this city, Book and
Stationery Merchant
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