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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02

n ITEM OF 7INTEREST.-The Circuit Court
Of the 0istric, Of Columbia have had under
consideration "a Slave case of some interest,
growing ohl OF the application to carry back TO
Virginia woman Slave who was brought here
voluntarily some years since. By an old law Of
Maryland, which continues in force in this por-
ton OF the District every Slave brought into The
District by its owner with the view Of residing
here, becomes fee :" In the pending case, jus
lice Of the Peace granted authority TO the owner
of the Slave, oil rather 4he administrator, 10 re
turn with his Slave
/ The Circuit Court DECIDED that The Jastce Of
The Peace had uo,pdwkf to grant such authority.
The case=wps acgned BY able counsel, and ex-
cited gesd de ~ Of interest.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02
coM MISSION BUSINESS.

tB@ The Card of M@asFs wALrsR & Co. is
among our Baltimore advertisements this week.
We bad the Pleasure of personal acqusin,-
ance with thislfrm, whilst at Winchester and
can bear testimony 10 their qualifications as
post energeiicIsnd capable business men, Our
farmers may epirustih their interests to these gen.
Htlemen with the most perfect confidence.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02


The Georseicvn Advocate is forcible N rs
Gtmarks. aud HIS with unerriog aim the sifiel
esnsirnetionisis of our land. who are nov urging
with much perlinscisy and vshenenne 'immeci-
ate annexation. as eoatras,ed viii their former
cfinions % whs, they considered Constitutional.
The Advocate says vt Is altogether surprising
that such project should emans,e fron the par
" which arrosstes 10 ilself all the merit Of a
strict construction OF ihe Constitution. No
clause efihe CONSTITUTION authorizes the Govern.
nent Of Inc Uoiled States 10 coaiesce with or
annex itself 10 that Of any foreign State; and
yet the annexation OF Texas would be nothing
else. The whole jastfcatofy plea for annexa-
lion rests upon the basis tina, .xas is iOdePsn-
dent, and upon The Southern doctrine ef stict
constructing. nothing short of an express clause
10 the Consultations could warrant Us in acq1Iing
il by treaty Or otherwise
The advocates Of Annexation, and conspicu-
Gus among them Mr.. MeDufhe. belong to tina,
school az politicians which profess 10 adhere 10.
literal construction ofsthe Constitution, and
which dehies,o The Federal Government the
power 70 do any act MOI expressly authorized BY
The Constitution aud hence the party are gross
" inconsisien, 10 advoca,ingt the measure u6-
less they defend lbeir course upon the ground Of
absolute Necessity, which is said 10 know no
law.
Such III fact has been The last resort efihe adj
yeca1es Of Annexation. l, is asserted that We
must have Texas 10 order 10 extend and perpei-
nate slavery, an object in itself so paramount in
importance as 10 sweep away all constitutional
scruples. The Federal Government, according
10 The new aoc,tine of Ihe ssnrogressive nAmae
racv NAV do any thing to uphold and perpetu.
81 xl.-..y. but nothing TO cns,ail il position
which will doubtless meet with entire concur
renee from The "Norihern men with Southern
principles"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02
BALTIMORE.

10 chr ADVERTISING columns will be found the
card "a Josrrn SNYDER, Esq. of Baltimore.
who dfaeIs his services as Comm ission Agent,
&c.
Besides lhe Interest which must be naturally
felt in this coutmunss for a. gentleman who has
teen ruihlessly removed from the office Of In.
sPector of Customs (which station hehled with
much abilily--we learn that Af. Snyder is well
entitled to the confidence and patronage cf the
public in his new vocation
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02
DEcEMBER 81.
House % Representatives,.

AA0use ~ HepfeSeHtuftptS.
The House met al the usual hour, but
with many short Of qoornn present
Z As soon as the Journal was read. Mr
Hammitlo Of Miss. was recognised by the
Speaker among several competitors Tor
the aoor.
Mr.. H. said be was anxious as one d.
the friends OF Texas, and FOR the immedl
ate annexation Of that country 10 The IL
nited- States, 10 know when this subj eci
was TO be called up in the House. He
supposed that those who were opposed to
annexation, we're equally anxious 10 be
Informed when this subject was 10 Sc con
csideIed.
Mr.. Hardin Of Ill here called the gen
Heman*to order as there was no subject
before the House.
Mr. Hammeu said 10 bring matters 10
. .cenclusion -he would ask the Chairman
Of the Committee OF Foreign Affairs when
he intended 10 bring forward his praposi7
tion for the Annexation Of Texas, (Gteal
hughter)
Mr. G. j Tngersoll rose with consde
rable gravity, and said that he was aux
ious TO enter upon the CONSIDERATION OF
the subject al once. but that The House
seemed indisposed TO transact business
He had intended TO have called up The
snbjec, on Monday, bu, the House seem
cd indisposed 70 enter upon is cousideIa-
ton. Wien a motion was made yes;sr-
dsy by gentleman from ALABAMA, mir
Brlser) 10 gointo COMMITTEE ofihe Whole
uponthis subject. there was a great Goa
fusion ia the Hall.
q The subject ended here amidst great
cries Of Now and Mondayp for ne
consideration Of the subject. Monday
Was finally named Sy NJ Iaeersoll.
The House adjourned TIL Monday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02
ssIILf'FARY CONVENTION.

The militia Officers Of several coun,ies have
held meetings, sad res ivea 10 held conyen
ton az R,chmona pn The 20,h q January. The
object is ssa'edEtelbe % revive the row dormsat
military spirit d. ihe State, and produce reforms
in he militia syslsm--now both expensive and
worthless. s
They generally 20 for The restoration q the ef.
Zee of Brigade Inspector.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02

The latest adyices fem Mexico still indicate
a troubled state Of saairs The chief command
Hofihe Army has lisen assigned 10 Gen Bessade,
the Consultation fsrhiddiug the command toSan-
ia Asna, While sctips as supreme Execudve,-
Grea, confasion and disorder are said 10 prevail
in every section ofthe country. ~
/ ToRREY tbs motion for i new trial for
lTorrey, befbfethe Baltimore Court, was argued
on. Monday morning week, but his counsel were
unsuccessful. Tsfrsy desired oremain in jail,
| i'll Monday, which his sentence was 70 be an
nouneed 10 him IN private, and he WILDE re-
moved TO the periiIeutiary.
The following is The sentence as furnished 70
! the Patriot 1 :
" On the lst Indictment, confinement in the
Peni,entiarv from December 2sth, 1874, 10 Cd
I of April tls473 0n the ID indictment until %
April, ls49 oa.. The 81 indictment uutl Cd
kApril l65t.n~
GA FIRE broke out in Frederick City, Md,
on Friday night last, which consumed The ware
house Of Mr.. a. II Hunt, and more than half OF
] the roof Of the Aarket-house. The fire origin
ated IN stable, and. was created, il ~ thought,
/ By an incendiary
/ I57There Ard thrts-three alms-gisipg socie.
ties il the city lof New York, t.enty Of which,
| il one year, ass fsted sc O0O persons and lwen-
yfour OF whichtexpended 81 63. 345 lnIcharites
lin one year, and wi were unable 10 NEE: the
wants Of The siea and INDECENT.
! 95tThe miIiii@A la@- Of Pennsy " nia appears
10 be sourceof considerable revenue, as be
iexpenses Of HE present year are sci down al
I SO, ISL, while 500, 600 have already been col.
lected for fines, VT ch sum it is supposed viii
reach $50 600.
The Legislature If South Carolina adjourned
sine die on The Ia h ult, after a session Ct lille
tnore=ihan thTceI weeks
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02

in "FlXtn-Mr- shannon has put himself
ia ''bad box T. inasmuch as be receives OF only
the condemnation Of Ihe press, bu, conespon.
dent G The Ledger says, also Of The whole Cabi-
net, and that were il not for The correspondence
u he Department # State. every act would be
disavowed, il lhe wishes of Mr. Calhoun could
pfesail. He, too, IS committed through The i'm
proper use made ola despatch, and his lac-
counts for the effort 10 yarnish over N is takes TO
which there happen 10 be higher parties.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02

I s5=MISIP Polk has promised 10 stop one. or two
days 10 L0GisviIle. on his way 10 Washington,
and ilxes 'onlshe Isl 10 The 10.h February for
lhe lime Of his arrival IN Louisville.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02

Z Es-It i said M Fox, late British Minister
81 Washington, intends to reiurn there 10 reside
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02

IN LUCK. By recent decision in the En-
glish High .Court Of Chapcefy, a. milwright Ct
Seaford co mes into possession Of large estate
near London, or the annual value Of els 900
as well as fora arrears Of rent for The last TWEEN
~ Yeas, amounting to $3.50, 200.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02

BORROWING eNFRELATloNsHfP.. The
Circuit Court Of The Disuict had under consider.
ation on The 23I ult The case Of man who pass.
ed himself Oh as the trothsr OF srlas Wright.
sud who borrowed money apon the strength Of
his RELATIONSHIPS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02

"A NEW STEAMSHIP a leAer from Lon
don 10 he Boston Atlas, says: .The splendid
new steamer Cambria, intended to form one q
the royal mai line from Liverpool to Boston, is
how complsiels flashed, and will make her
.6fst "Trip across the Atlantic on the fourth Janu.
airy NEXT, under The able command Of thstppi-
fetsaliy esteemed officer. Capt. Judkins.'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02

A BANKER DEAD.-Mr. Richard
Leyland, the great Liverpool banker. i
dead. He died cbiIdlessI aud bis large
fortune will be divided amongst bis ne-
phews,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02

CoNNECTICUT.-The Wing SAFE
Convealion which met II Hartford on
Wednesday for The selection Of candidates
for State officers al The edsuins spring {.
lection. nominated Roger L. BaIduiu for
Governor. and Reuben Booth .or Lleuien-
ant Governor. The Convention Vas well
attended.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02
Foreign Macs.


THE ACaDlA.-Tae steamship A.
cadia arrived al Boston from England %
Saturday week, bringing Intelligence Il
days later than previously Feceivedg The
news OF Mr.. Folks election hadreached
England and excited considerable sur.
prise. Il vas. however, very gratifying
toihe Free Trade men. as they consider
ed i, likely to bring about reduction Of
the American Tariff The Cotton Marx,
eli 10 both France aud England was more
duh and depressed than at any previous
lime for many years. buyers fixed their
owe prices.
Dae Of The grsatest robterles ever per.
peirated has taken plice az the London
clearinghouse Of Messrs. Rogers s Co.
gi0. 600 was The amour: sioleas and .
reward Of e3 900 has been offered Isl The
discovery Of the perpetralors-tht Qleens
pardon IS secured to any Of the robbers
giving erIdence that may consict The Of.
tenders.
A most lameniable Gre recently broke
onl Al Lisbon, 10 the Rna alagdalens. by
which IL persnns bad been burnt 10 death.
$ Ii appears there were 30 ladders at hand,
and neither the police nor the authorities
could render any assistance.
Mr.. Washington Irving. Charge DAT.
fairs Of the United Ssates.a al The Court OF
Spain. arrived At Bordeaux on the 18th.
On his way 10 Msdrit.
A daring act Of piracy was committed
ia the very midst Of The shipping 10 the
port Of Gibraltar, on the night Of ihe l5,hI
pll.
Mr. O.CanneE bad re.nraed 10 Dablin
tom The country and on bis route was
1in<as and made speeches 10 vast multi
l6toI Spain Is usual is 10 Distracted
c,a1||Iol aad a. for lie rest. there IS =
gr4| dslflh d polilica. news
Bve.1. iie Bank RoBtsr-- Burgess.
who plual5r<d the Bank 81 Enelahd bv
means 81 : 'lIse transfer u $1,000 siock.
arrived ID L51ioa on The 20 8 ult. under
tee charge 81 lh, 6|fcsr. Fdrfesler. he
Ma t<,ninsd b,It,. Vie Lord Mayer, al
'pe Mansion Hou,< 5, Tie 30ib. and re-
H''dst III The 4lh.t 8
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02

nrJohn Iehsmbers hasbeen re aPpoin.ei e..
vsluOr Of the Territory Of Iowa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02

e<The Senate Of North Carolina passed q
resolution, to expel One Of is members. Mr.
Emmett, Senator from onslow county, for pre-
ssniing 70 The body forged certificate Of his
own election.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02

g1-Heman Allen, Of Vermont, whose death
we recently ANNOUNCED is not be former Minis
ter TO Chdl, and late member Of Congress.
The dfcea sed was formerly memberof Con-
gTess, and res ided at Burlington.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02

LORD BRoUGHAM Ii appears thai Lord
Brougham is al present engaged in correcting the
proof sheets Of his great work on The French
Revelation, which appears to be very extensive,
and win Be published on his retufn 10 London
in the course cf Fehruaryt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02

GJThs tickets for shs Inauguration Ball }
Washington, are put a. SO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02

VOLCANIC ERUPrioN;-A leaer FROM
Naples, Of Nov. Lays hat The fat = volczaO
Of The Valley DR. S5sf4lara, near Pazzods, il the
Kiogdkm Of Naples. has been for some days ex-
hibil1kahe last mentioned phen0meD6n. The
watef ! HIGH il GOV ennis Is strongly charged
wilhsuiphur. Tissues from the eastern cralur
in jets abool fifteen 10 twenty fset hleh.1 -
The Issl eruption took place 10 l795-i1 1907
quantities 81 boiling wafer Acre ssut ~.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02

IRoNcUTTER. The Richmond Compiler
states that an iron Revenue Cutter is 10 be built
in .khat city. Mr.. Joseph R. Anderson has OBJ
lalned. the contract.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02

CASE OF DoRR -on Fddsy last snI
opinion was giyenin 'he case 81 Thomas
W. Dor. versus RAtde Island. The
Court decided ,ha ibef have no power
Ito grant ,he Ao6eds corr prayed for By.
Mr.. DOrr ihroagh his Counsel
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02
THE STATUE.

The Ladies Of Virginia have taken up with a
zealand earnestness that must command success,
the measure Of an appropriate tribute 10 BEsRY
CLAY. The following address. from the officers
Of The Association formed at Richmond for This
object waspu5lished. day or two since:
Wig Women Of Virginia A Society
has been formed yor the purpose of erect
ing Statue 10 Henry CLAY, and we ask
your jealous aid and CO operation. In
associating ourselves for this purpose. we
do not enter The political arena nor pass
the limit assigned 10 our sex. HENRY
CLAY has been rejected by The Nation, as
wesbeifeve unjuslly; but we bow 10 The
dsfision, and declare thai our admiration
Of this great man is independent Of The
party politics Of the day. Asking no
voice in tie councils olaour country, we
may be permitted 10 Exercise the privi.l
lege OF Offering a tribute to tried patriots
ism, exalted worth, and spolless honor
As Vifginians, We would record the mer-
lis Of her noble son, As Americans we
would testify orr gratitude 10 the states
man and orator-to the friend OF his coun-
thy and the beneiactor OF bis kind. We
ask The assistance Of the Wing women Of
Virginia in this undertaking, and tTuSl
We shall not appeal in vain.
LUCY BARBOUR, Presidsni.
JULIA LEfGH lst Vice Presi1ent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02
LUZ Oh hbWD NJ FttSIIE|TI
JULIA Lrfca. lst Vice President.

CHRISTMAS Tho Delightful wl.ih.
er on Wednesday Afforded d. onporto8'.
ty iOIalf 10 celebrate Chrisim as, Id accord.
sncs with their inclinsiions sol we do
not recoileci haSin seen more siiraaiipni-
uesion than were exhibited on this occa-
sion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02

STEAMERS oUT--Ths STEAMERS Great
Western and Hibesaia had both arritedal Liy-
erPoOl, The f5rner - 1874 days from New York,
the latter ID lot days from Boston.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02

POTATO Is The crop Of Potaioes il Ire
land issfcuod exceet the produce Of any year
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02


The business in the Senate Cd Thurs
day was unimporian,. Al few private
bills were passed 70 their third reading.
The Senate adiootned hil Monday.
House IF Representatives.
Muchiime was consumed 10 The House
IN reference 10 allowing pay 10 CLERK
thai bad lesye,of absence.
:. sir. Belser. of Alabama, moved 10 sus.
pend The rules for The purpose or going.
into Committee OF the Whole, and said H.
the o,ion succeeded he would move 10
take up the Texas question. The qnes
lion being taken on ihe suspension OF ibe
rules. The result was'syes 80 NAYS SO.
This is by no means 10 be regarded as
lesi vote On the question Of anne xation.
y resulted from The indisposition Of the
House to consider the subject in the
midst Of the heiydsys. n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02

z
The Speaker (Mr. Hays ia the Chai4) submits
ted aleiler from Aaron Barnes, member elect
from 'Re county of Roanoke, resigning his seat
in consequences Of bad health.
A wifi Of electon was issued 70 supply The va,
cancy thus occasioned, on the Oh d.y Of Janu-
AIRY.
Mr.. Mcpherson presented documents in favor
Of the formation o new county out oflhe coan-
ties ofShenandosh and Rockingham.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02


Correspondence u dc Baiiiusrs. .imsiran.
DECEMBER %
S<na'e.
Mr. Bsrrien from The Committee en-
The JadicI1ry repaired. vi b an amend.
uaent. The House bill. 6xing sn uaitorn
lsne Tor liaidlng the tleciiop Of Ple.iJeni
aggd Use President 81 The United States,
Fssa Resolution was adopted. on motion
81 Mr. Bruien. csllini laf the number Of
t,feign pAupers AND Cunia.l, imported
tasothe County. 40 ihe whole number
,uf foreigners ubn atrive.
H,ase 81 Experimentation.
Nj. c. j. Inssrsoil pfesen'ed a me
moral from cinkeas Z. PrnasylvAnia 4
whose respec.a5ilty be vouched lor. ak
ing EongFess 10 appfopriate he Pa4lfc
B5snaia for the pArcliase aad Iib.,.,,o, :, !.
they Slaves Of Hse lai,eG SsaiFs.
ton was made LAY lupoa the ,.els and
carried BY vote Of III 10 10.
s. Mr. Edward j. Mers Of Peausslyania
presenied = RsssAaliCn insiruc:ng lhei
COMMITTEES % tie Juds~..,y n ioontre
into The expe6iency Of rsp6rss~- Bill
so 10 amend the naturalization laassN-s
The names or foreigners shah be registers
edas the Custom House. and &that they
thsli be two years naiprshzed before vol
ing.
AFR. DongIsss proposed a Joint Resolu.
ton 10 annex Texas aprersbly % The pro
VISIONS between the United States and
Spsin Tor The purchase Of Louisisns Tbe
joint Resolution was referred 70 tbe@ Com
miiiee Of the Whole
The House then adjonIned I'LL Thurs
DAY.
DECEMBER a6.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-01-02
IseenIy. ssighth Congress.
stssas sssslsa.

csrgssPsadsnet n tis Bastimsrs. .sunrsiran.
DEcFMBEa %
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-07-23

lion. Suppose, .in tho place Of the Schoo-
ner CaroIina.-lhe admirable efficiency of
which, planted 10 the Mississippi, in check
ing and annoying the British Army in
1915. in their approaches to New Orleans,
must be we'll remembsred--suppese. in
her place, The long extended line of NAM
moth steam vessels which ply from that
city TO the shores and places of wealth
and strength. which make the great val
ley of the West TO flourish like garden.
Suppose these. well manued by Ameri-
can sailors, we'll equipped with cauuons
aud .mortars, and vomiting their storm Of
shell! and grape. upon The advancing le-
sions of Packenham.-and, do you sup
pose, they would ever, a man Of them.:
have come in sight of the cotton bags Of
Jackson 2? Not a man af them Ii the
now universal use of Steam, leaves US in
danger of a passing shell thrown into our
cities along the coast, il at least conters
corresponding power of resistance and
defence, which, in The hands of vigilance
and valor, may be, made complete and
conclusive against all assai ants. Let
the United States Government but do
wharit should,-put our -harhors in pro-
per trim for war, and few good. iron
steamers ip commission man our rain
parts. with cannoo, aid furnish them With
an adequate supply of those ironpellets
which bear rhe name of Paixhan, and
each city will give its own good account
of The steam nvaders.-Pdtriot.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-07-23
MISCELLANEOUS.
FROM MEXICO AND,TExAs.


Under The New Orlearns head, il" this
moruiug's paper, will-be found some M
teres,ins intelligence from both Mexico
and Texas, copied from the New Orleans
Re and we have also Texan papers and
docnmeuts as late al the 26lb June:
: Our limits. will not permit of voluml-
nous, extracts. butlhe selections made
comprise every thing of particular i'npor
rapce 10 reference 10 the affairs OF: those
TWO countries. =.
We fpd it. mentioned 10 the New Or
leans Tropic, ,hat-Gen.: Bustamente was
received rather cold!y on his arrival al
Vera Cruz. A leuer from that place
. states tha, there was a,disposilion eVlnced
On his arrival, TO proclaim him President
at once. but it was suppressed by the mill :
tarv. Itis stated that he refused the mil
i,ary bonors rendered him, on reaching
Vera Cruz, and lef, the same evening Tor
Mexico.
The French sloop Of war La Perouse
arrived at Vera Cruz OH the gath ult'
ifron Galveston, with intelligence of The
asseu, of the Texan Congress to the an
pexalion resolutions.
The Tx acting President, General
Canaliso. and Ex. Minister OF War, Gen
eral Basadre; not accepting the propo,
sitions made them by Government TO De
expara,ed for 10 years, hase been iu
,Drisoned for the same term. the iorHer I'D
the castle Of Perole, and the latter III lh"l
or San Juan de Ulloa
The people generally we're qu'et' al
Vera Cruz and not a, all alarmed mol
wi,hstaudiug the war cries made py me
Federa!ists and The partlsaus OF oati'a
Ana, who are loud in denounc'ns Inc
Government for want OF energy.
The ale ;of the finances vas presumed
TO be pretty low, as the officers IN lie' EN-.
ptoy OF the Government fuuud great at
ticully in. OBTAINING one-fonrth at thei'
salaries. Buslnrss was very duli.
A letter ffum Vera Cree daIed June
"a; gives the following items:
"There will be declaration 0l war IN
few days by this Government against
the United States. Orders have Just neen
received to huve all The public archives
removed 10 JaldPa, "r"h - 10y ,,,,
in the Interior, for safr Keeping, This
looks like making preparation
"The Mexlcans have lately received
an addlllou. 10 their small mar'ne: three
large gun buats, mounting each one "a
pnunder, buin in New York, well finished,
and credilablr to American ship builders
They cost. with the armss esc.' a'tsched'
about SIU,UOO each.
"The new Congress is now IN session.
What IGey are doing, or will DO, Is moi
known. The general impression IS iha'
they will MA, rally alter The present Lar.
if; the duties on some articles are So
high as TO almost amount 10 prohibition.
The Tariff Piiestcrat. aud the iLeqae"'
Revolutions, have reduced these pr"pse
10 abivcl poverly.-Charleston Courier