Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-08-07

frontier, for the purpose of making a new
treaty with the Indians, The frontier peo-
pie do no apprehend an incursion from
the Mexican troops, War from that quar-
ter is there looked upon as contingent up
on the result ofthe Presidential election in
that country.
Major Donelson was at Austin, recov-
cred from his serious illness at Washing
ton on the Brazos Dispatches have
been received from him, VIII !ch detail the
passing events His diplomatic course
has been distinguished by great ability
lie expected to reiup to Galveston in a
few days after Gen. Besancon left Aus
tin.
The United States dragons were en-
route on the Goth, commanded by COL
Twiggs, and to pass through Austin to
the territory beyond the Nucces. The
Infantry and artillery Gen, Taylor in
command) were to leave New Orleans on
the 2lst lust. for Corpus Christi, The IT,
dings Of the march of the United States
troops TO the frontier Of that country, were
received by the Texans with delight
Blessings without number are invoked on
the head Of the President Of the Uaited
States, for his energy in securing annexa-
ton, and his anxiety to secure the legili-
mate soil of Texas from the invasion Of
the MeSicans, The people feel that he
has been true to his pedges--true TO his
own country, just and honorable to
theirs.
We have variety Of particulars con-
nected with these interesting events to
lay before our readers. The accounts we
received in Washington on Sunday even
ing, we struck off in an extra this morning;
we now expand it, by the addition Of fur
Their items of intelligence
! Gen. Besnncon returned on Sunday
evening from Texas, with dispatches for
our government; and the southern mail
brought further accounts, in letter and
newspapers, which we received direct
from Texas. The New Orleans papers of
the 10Th and Goth inst, confirm and en-
large these gratifying accounts.
The dispatches from Major Doneson
bring the official papers which we now
publish.
No positive information seems TO have
been recently received at Austin of
he positson of the Mexican troops
Our charge was looking for accounts, by
an express from the frontier; but it is be-
ieved that few or no American troops had
crossed the Rio Grandc. 1t was said that
Gen. Arista had net crossed the river with
his force, and probably did not mean to
make the attempt, A small corps of
TeX!an rangers were operating in the
country between Austin and the western
frontier.
We learn that the finest spirit anima'es
the members of the convention. They
are determined to throw no difficulty in
the way Of annexation, by s,ipulatng any
conditions or qualifications into tine con-
sti'nion they are framing. They will
give the eremies of Texas-i(lhere should
be any--ln the next Congress, not the
slightest pretcxt for opposition. They are
forming their constitution. The great
difficulty will he the b1sis of representa-
,ion-the south and east having more
slaves than the west and northwest. They
will ultimately arrange everything, how
ever in a quiet manner. 1t is calculated
that they will get through all their labors
in about six weeks.
The Sub Treasury, learn that the
Secretary of the Treasury has complete
ed or nearly so, his arrangements with
the banks for the safe.keeping ofthe pub
lie funds. The deposite banks have Civ
en- security by pledge of United States
or State stocks for the funds which they
have on hand belonging to Government
The securities are as far as may be, adap-
: ted to the localities of the place of depos-
tie. Thus, in Ohio, the stock of that
State will be accepted; and in New York
the stocks Of this State; and so in regard
others, where ,theseG Government: secuntie:
are not offered, and where the States are
solvent and pay their dividends.-N, Y
Express.
The temporary arrangement being
made for the present, as regards the Gus
tody of the public moneys by the Socre
tary of the Treasury, relates exclusively
to their security. Nearly the whole ofthc
security has been, thus far, received in
United States stock. a very small por-
ton of State stock has been deposited -
The work will 90 on until the security i.
ample and undoubted.-U Union.
, .Acquiual IF Caleb j. McNuAy.-Mc
f NuIty, late Clerk of the House of Repre-
4 senta,ives, charged with embezzlemen, o
f the public funds, has been acquitted in lht
) frs, case brought 10 an issue, which con
e tanned three counts-the first charging
$ eonious conversion OF the sum Of $3.50 o
a the money Of the U States to his owl
V use--the second felonious investment q
r the like sum in property-the third, witt
l. having tmbezzled like sum by loaning
TO one Thomas Moody. There are ye
= five other indictments Against him, tn
y trial of which have been postponed unit
It the December term Of the Court. Judg
y Dunlap refused a motion made TO reduc
: the amount OF bail, and he is still held i,
$ $4,000 for his appearance to answer tn
e charge OF INSTRUMENTATION.
. NORTHERN RAILROAD.