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FURTHER FROM MEXICO.

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A Letter from gentleman at Pensacola to another
in Philadelphia. states, as information received at
Pensacola by the United States brig Sonsers rom
Vera Cruz, whence she sailed on the ! 4th OF May
that On the I'd Of May Senior CANEDo, formerly
(. Member of the Mexican Congress, took passage
I from Vera Cruz in the barque Eugenia for New
York, sent in diplomatic capacity from the Mexi-
!. can Government to that Of the United States, but
his departure was not known till papers of the
!. 10Th announced IT,"
The New Orleans Pcayune Of the oath May
furnishes the following additional information from
Mexico, derived from correspondence and papers
Received by the Somers:
..We are informed that Mexico is in most dis
tpsSted and unsettled condition, amounting almost
to q state Of revolution. The States Of Tabasco
and Puebla had already declared in favor Of the
Federal Constitution, and a general meeting had
been held in Vera Cruz few days before the de-
parture Of the Somers for that purpose; but imme-
date active measures suspended atthe request
of the Governor, who appears to be popular with
all parties.
Several arrests Of military men, charged with
revolutionary designs, had been made in different
parts Of tho Republic, and in one instance guam
tity of arms had been taken from them. )
"SANTA ANNA was still confined in the Castle
Of Perote, but no doubt was entertained that he
would soon be liberated, if he is not already free
to depart at pleasure. The impression that he will
again be reinstaied in power is becoming to be gen.
orally entertained, and many think that this will take
place before the expiration of six months.
The statement before us accounts for the mys-
terious appearance Of the Relampagos in our wa
tersas we suppose this is the vessel alluded to in
the following extract:
"When the English merchants at Vem Cruz heard Of
Canedos departure they chartered schooner for New Or
leans which sailed the 10th instant The following
ing we up with and passed about o'clock vessel very
much like her, standing upon the same course with u.s.
s. !" OF Mr.. SHANNON, we hear this much:
Mr. Shannon late American Minister, had engaged his
passage in an American vessel and would sail about the 18th
instant New York 1t does appear that he possessed
any knowledge Of the political affairs Of the capital Of Mexico
and he considered in any other light than obscure
American citizen, whose is alluded to
all connected with the important transactions OF the day.
"The yellow fever begins to show itself in Vera
Cruz, which we believe is always the case at this
season Of the year.
The officers and crews of the squadron enjoyed
very good health, but were getting tired of lying
anchor under Green Island Qsla Verde) without
having any communication with the shore, and
upon an allowance of fresh water, with the Their
mometer averaging so to $50, and exercising a
general quarters much in that enervating climate
"The Somers was to have. left Pensacola on thu
22d, returning Immediately for Vera Cruz"
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. FROM SOUTH AMERICA.

RIO GRANDE.-An arrival at New York brings
date from this place TO the 18th April, at which
time it is stated that accounts, were momenly ex-
pected of the blockade of Buenos Ayres by the COM
bined fleets of England, France, and Brazl-the
British Minister having left Rio the 9Th of April
by new steamer, and decisive measures were ex-
pected on his arrival. The Montevidean army,
under Rivera, were pursued into the province Of
Rio Grande by the Buenos Ayrean forces early in
April, and, after desperate engagement, were COM
pletely routed, with severe loss on both sides The
border difficulties were daily increasing. The
opinion at Rio Grande was, that war would be in
evitable between Brazil and Buenos Ayres.
Rio JANEIRo.--A vessel which left Rio Janeirc
on the oath Of April reports that President Rivera
was routed by General Arquisa on the 9th o
March, at India Morte, in general action. Gen
Rivera escaped with only eight men; the remain
der, about fifteen hundred, were driven into Rio
Grande, where they laid down their arms before
Colonel Vargas, the Brazilian commandment. Among
them were some Of the most distinguished officers
Silva, Baez, and Others.
New GRANADA.-Bogota papers to the 18th O
| April have been received at New York The Elk
press says that " General HERRAU, whose term o.
office as President of the Republic has expired, adj
dressed proclamation TO the people in January, in
which he gave view of the preceding years, dil-
ring which he had been at the head OF the Co
vernment, and il appears highly creditable to him
as magistrate of upright and enlightened charac-
ter. There is no news Of much importance from
New Granada, and this is always welcome mtelli-
gence from any of the South American countries.
The Congress were in session.
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CAPTURE AND REcAPTURE OF A SLAYER

CAPTURE AND RECAPTURE OF A SLAYER I.
The last accounts we published from Sierra Leone
contained intelligence Of the recent capture Of three
slavers by British cruisers on the African coast 1t
appears by the following, from tie Sierra Leone
Herald that one 6f these slayers had been previous
y captured, and after being manned with prize
crew, consisting Of an English midshipman and ten
men, was retaken by the pirates and all Of the prize
crew murdered:
IN we tn instant SLAYER with four hundred and fifty
III I'll hosfd Eneta this po under the command Of Lieu
S u q her msjsss ship Wasp This vessel,
% Dc Braiila, and called the Echo was on her
way 70 ne Drazs whom captured by Lieut. Stupart who had
~" cspureu IN !ne Wasp empty slave schooner Lieut.
S.uPa transported himself and some d the crow he had win
pun 70 ne Echo esyiig Yong nidshiiman. Palmer with
place. when tho schooner bore down on Lent s,nn.,, ana
fired three rounds Of grape into him. Ieut q
ing, got away from her. and his Tears respec,inc ,r
on the part Of the shvers has been but too ce,ts;,
rated The details are too horrible to relste suf !,
that Of the captors, twelve in number bsl arms I =,
the twenty-five pirates overcame them and butchc,sa ,h
Az, without IN exception. 1hs instAt tie c6ok
that Information WIS given, he jumped overheard md yoyns
hnisek Twelve 81 ha companons IN irons ana
a Ascension the arrival Of the Rapid which e ths mort
terhy afternoon, with Lieut. Htupart on board to- convey
the prisoners 70 England for trial" IN ,Il, II
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JUDICIAL DECISIONS.

THE limited States Circuit Court for the District
81 Indiana, Judge McLEAN presiding, commenced
~ regular session at Indianapolis on the 10Th ut.
On Tuesday (says the SentineD accuse came up
iRyolvng the validity of the relief laws. The de-
ciaion OF the Court was con6rmatory Of previous
decisions on the same question, and to the effect
that debts must continue be subject to the pro-
visions Of the law affecting the contract when il was
made.
On the same day the great slave case came on
for argument, on demurrer to the declaration. The
points made were the following:
ls Tha, slavery is only State local institution 3D.
That slavery based eiaws sustained or supported
W either moal natural national law. 3D. That aslave
escape from the State in which he is held in snve either ~
accident consent Of his MASTER against that consent ne
forever Free 4th That the ordinance Of 1851 organizing
the Northwestern Territory, only guarantees the delivering UP
Of agives from labor to citizens Of the original States and
aas Missouri whence the slave escaped not Of the
gnal States the citizens Of Indiana not bound to de
liver up to Missouri her runaway slaves
Judge MCLEAN delivered the opinion Of the
Court He admitted the correctness of the first
ard second propositions and held in regard to the
hrd proposition, what is recognised as we-estab-
liihed law, /" that il STAKEHOLDER removes to and
becomes resident Of a free State, taking his
slaves with him, they become free, and no subse-
quent act OF his can legally make them slaves
again." AS to the fourth point, he decided thai
i Indiana had remained territory under the ordi-
ince, she would not have been bound to deliver up
ae slaves; but having adopted constitution,
which in part abrogates the ordinance, she bound
by the Constitution Of the United States and Mis-
souri, being one Of the great sister family of States
Is entitled to all the rights and privileges of the
original States from all other States in the Union
Reserving the further discussion of this point on
arrest of Judgment provided judgment should go fol
the plaintiff the Court overruled the demurrer, and
line was put at issue. and is now ready foI
trial on the merits.
The above case, as we learn from another Source
. originated as follows:
:" gentleman, holding slaves, removed from Kentucky
To Illinois He purchased land, erected house, and, BY
ne labor Of his slaves, improved bis farm. In five o.
tx months thereafter he took egroes TO Missouri ana
I'D them. They away from The purchaser and wen
X, Indiana, where they resided few years The Mis-
our purchaser discovered them and attempted
lack, but prevented by the defendant FOR which sui
Nsas broushAk decided tha having been rcnderc,
Tree by the fact Of their former becoming
resident Of free State the Missouri purchaser had lcgs
claim to them and Of there liability incurred b.
the defendant and in the Court below verdict rendered
accordingly.
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THE FIRE AT QUEBEC.

The total loss by the late connagration at Quebec
is varously estimated from 81 100000 TO $3,OO0,
900. Upwards of fifteen hundred houses were
destroyed, leaving one-third Of the population
houseless, and in want Of the necessaries Of life.
The fire originated at a Tannery, in st. Vaere
street, at o'clock in the morning, and held unin-
terrupted sway, sweeping every thing before it, un-
til its career was arrested in st. Charles street.
nearlyo one mile from the place where il commenced
There appears to have been considerable loss Of
life, Of which, however, we have no account that
can be relied upon. Twelve bodies only had been
found at the last accounts, but estimates make
the number Of lives lost, including those who suf-
iered in the hospital, as high as hundred. We
hope that this may prove TO be an exaggerated
account.
MONTREAL, May 81.
The dreadful confagraon at Quebec is the allabsorbne
topic Of interest here present. the principal details Of which
win have reached you by this time Every exeron is making
in this city alleviate the distress Of the unfortunate sufferers
The Provincial Government down By last nights ui
900 for their immediate necessities the Cathode Disnop
Seminary and Hotel Deu each forwarded f5OO and it il
said that Lord Metcale has also donation of 950O
Meetings will be held this day Of the citizens, clergy, ODD
Fellows and almost every public body to devise immediate
measures for prompt relief
The Of the conagraon is described by eyewit-
having been perfectly awful; men, women, and
children absolutely bewldered by the almost instantaneous
combustion of their dwellings, and in their efforts to escape
from the flames often rushing into the midst of danger and
destruction obtaining safety The loss of human life must
have been very great but yet only twelve bodies have been
recovered
One painful incident the destruction of the hospital to
which, being considered entirely out Of the reach Of the
agaon numbers Of sick persons of all classes carried
when melancholy relate, the building became gnited by
the fakes Of fire carried from the distance by the wind and
the unfortunate inmates unable to help themselves persisted
miserable
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THE GREAT MEN OF ILLINOIS.

Should we, through the Encouragement Of ouI
foreign affairs by the Administration or the inanc
porting of the demagogues who tired of the dull
pursuits of civil life become involved in war with
any Power earth in day and generation, it is
consolatory to learn from the following article tina
South Carolina, notwithstanding her great military
demonstrations of the past year, is not the only
Democratic State which can furnish her full pro-
portion OF talent for deeds of high emprze" in the
dread conflict Of arms. Such men, it seems, Illinois
has; not only those who are named below, but
{" many other" such:
rR6M THE IELISoIs STATE REGISTER, MAY is.
Should war come with England or Mexico, as IL probably
,c ,ch both these Pooes, the military experience
and abilities Of many Of Illinois Democracy will probably
be called into the service Of their country Among these Cen
WmTEsDE, Of Monroe county, stands very high. He has
many Of the eminent qualifications Of good soldier He has
experience in The eda thorough knowledge Of the Indian
character and habits and pre-cmineny brave We shall
hereafter notice the qualifications this respect Of many other
Of our public men.
In regard Gen. Whitesde, he has been entrusted by ILL
with several important and responsible stations In
all which he has most emphatcaly proved himself 10 be
MAN. the ssnoblest work OF God An attempt
made, towards the close of his Fund Commissioner,
TO mpeach his high reputation but it failed most signay.
Like refined god his character only appeared the brighter by
passing through the FIRE.
ence fixed principles and established habits that ought TO be
entrusted with public stations Such give character and
standing to the State by their independence fnnes and
mpeachabe morality We have many such amongst ILL
democracy whom the interests and permanent well
fare Of the Stnte require should be brought forward more
prominent stations
And there is IeHs s. HAcEEn, of Union county what
has lfceme Of him. Is he buried up in the rubbish The
has lost for years the benefit Of bis giant intellect In
1888 Mr. Hacker would have been Lieut. Governor but for
his patriotism in resgnng his position the Demo-
cratic party Of the State He sacrificed himself for his
try and like many another patriot that has gone before him.
an
be- The State suffers by it.
And there JoHS ID. WooD, of Washington. The State
has lost for years the Legislature the weight Of his manly
hrnness.
And there is late Governor TaoNAs CAnLIs-,he most
unmpeachaby honest we ever knew Is he remain
IN retirement forever We hope not These men should be
brought forward by the people for public stations The State
needs them. The Democracy needs them. We could add
| TO this list, and will hereafter.
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FAsmoS AKIN PErroNA-The New York " Spirit Of the
Tmea asserts that, campaigne Peytona is no match
for Fashion that the latter lost the Long Island solely
because her competitor in better running conditions and
that Peyona has yet recovered from the effects Of that
Tits effects upon her feet suppose meant Ofthe
last trial between these vortes Camden the pa
per says:
Thee is doubt that Peyona temporarily aniss on
this OCCASION for Fashion could only outrun her every
foot Of the ground but could have nearly posted her IN
either heat Il is be deeply regretted by the friends Of both
that the hating Off it did. Fashion cut out
all the work. and Tapped during the first heat she
run the first three miles in 543 at her ease and could have
run tho fourth in so less which would have made the
time Of the heat 80 under But Peyona caved in in
each heat after going three miles, leaving Fashion to galop
through"
The ,;rrc male Ia reported in detail IA follows
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MuRDKRERs JoE SMrH,--The Ave persons indicted for
killing Joe and Hiram Smith appeared in court at Hancock
county 90 the 10Th umo. Their trial fixed for the
But few Mormons attendance, and disturbance
any kind took place. although something Of the kind
tcpaed and would undoubtedly have taken place had the
Mormons appeared in full force at court they promised TO
do aud attempted in any way interfere with the trial
The impression appears be that the Mormons will not
attempt very vigorous prosecution, although they have wit
nesses who ready Ia the actual participation Of
some Of the defendants in the death Of the Smiths yet being
convinced Of the entire ncrebty Of their testimony in
cau Of Justice will rather let things take their own course
and after the trial of the prisoners, endeavor to SYM
patty in their behalf from the fact that tho testimony failed
establish the guilt Of the prisoners
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REDEMPTION OF LANDS I'M NEW YORK

The Albany papers give notice that the time for redceine
lands which wese sold by the Comptroller in 1913 for
paygeni Of taxes, expires the aoh day of June next
Lists Of the lands unredeemed have been the Tcas
rers of the several counties and copies Of these lists
CURED to he Published by the Treasurer in of the
papers in each county.
Every person interested in nonresident lands should with
out delay, examine these lists and ascertain whether his lands
not them, either by his neglect the caeessness
of the assessor or collector,
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Mas on RaILnoaps--The New York Fsisme Of Sat
rday says There every pNcc .. present that we are
TO have more Railroad Mails this State after the expa-
ton Of the present contracts The of compensation
der tho law being 33 per cent lower than they
present receiving, the Railroad Companies have gncd
their intention Of declining them The provison Of The laws
Of this for the appointment q copmsoner 70 regulate
such questions b "a benefit they cannot bind the
Department and the Companies would be pretty likely to be
sustained in their demands by the Commissioners Rather
dilemma"
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THE MEXICAN INDEMNITY.

On this subject we find the annexed paragraph in
the government paper Of yesterday, by which i,
will be seen that the President is not yet satisfied
that the Mexican Government paid the two install
ments Of the indemnity due American citizc which
are alleged to have been paid last summer:
owe understand that the Secretary Of State has submitted
report upon the two Mexican instruments which said to
have been pod during the last year We have reason to
suspect that the President not yet satisfied doubt still
prevails whether they actually paid to the agent Of
the United States and therefore, whether the case can be
made out his opinion for paying the claimants their por-
ton Of the two nsaments Of the Treasury Of the United
Congress-"
Since the above was put In type, we have OBJ
served the following on the same subject in the
Washington correspondence Of the Journal Of
Commerce. dated the 3lst of May. This mat
Ter has, most assuredly, become involved in great
cal of mystery
"a letter was received from most reliable source in Mex
i, (by the Epgena heeye stating that the f,co first M
ailments Of the Msrcon indemnify hare been pdid! The
writer states that he had acquainted Mr. Walker the secre
try Of the Treasury Of the fact Here then, the tary
confirmation Of the made in August last by our En-
roy Gov Shannon that the instruments had been paid by
Mexico the agents Of the United States authorized TO re-
seiys them. Sir nstsmens Of ,he indemnity are now due
and not copper has been paid to the claimants TD
sanenis hare been paid by the Merican Government ana
smbezsied BY agents Of the United States This is
most extraordinary state Of facts and surprise is not les
sned by the circumstance that explanation Of the matte
has been made to Government by Minister Mr.
Shannon, though he have been appraed Of the call
made by the Senate tor Information and Of the action Of thu
BODY based on the sppoon that he money was cnbezued
and must indeed have been asked for some explanation b
he Executive The information is finally obtained by aen
teman who lef New York in the Anahpse for Mexico !,
April last Another singular fac. in connection with ,b;s ma,
is that by the somer which Captain Conner espotch.
with important intelligence for Government not vo,,
was received from Governor shannon and letters inform !,
thai he had communicated nothing to Captain Conner Tb
unsmey certainly needs explanation II Is tim
that this mystery, which has been thckening soy twcly
nonths should be cleared up, least this Govern
hent and its agents concerned Is Il true that the Go
ysnmcnt not satisfied with the contradictory statements 0
Mr.. B. Green and Governor Shannon to the payment
Vie nssaments sent out special agent inquire into thu
maHer II what circumstances rendered i expcdent O
Ascesq seek information through other than
avn Envoy Extraordinary and Minister PIenpoentiay p Y
49, y - IL. l'.. "a
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The following article, copied from the last num-
Der OF the government paper, contains some intel
hgence that we have moi seen in any other quarter
~ -1rRoM rHK UNION OF MONDAY NIGHT.
LATEST rspa TExAs---Despatches have been received
from Major DosrIsos late the 22d May He was wait
ing New Orleans for the first steamer carry him back
Texas where he has doubt already arrived lie returns
with strong determination to pgkoh every effort that may
be complete the Of annexation He
goes back with firm purpose, but in conciliatoy spirit
Sd correspondent in New York might well have spared
himself the trouble Of advising the appointment Of another and
able associate cooperate with him in his negotiations MAJOR
ID. Of decided talent He is cut out for the object
in which he is employed, and fully sufficient to meet all
the questions which may We venture to that ne
will acquire reputation from the successful termination Of
| his alors i5Ss $50 II 81
Letters have been received in Washington dated at Gal
weston, from the 18th the 22d May The squadron under
Commodore Stockton arrived of Galveston on the 2h N
the feaikae passage Of two weeks from Hampon Roads
On his arrival Commodore Stockton osed his broad pennan
board the United States brig Popose entered the harbor
Of Galveston, andfred salute Of twenty-one guns No
thing could have been opporune than the visit OF this
squadron Every manifestation of Joy has been given by the
people, The question of annexation under the resolutions Of
Congress- in the opinion of all classes, is settled in truth
seveneghhs of the people in favor Of it. and every man
Texas despse the threats OF Mexico and to spun
| all European interference in the matter.
intelligence had been received that tie Mricas,s svere
crossing The Rio Grande del Nrte under General ARIsTA,
and taxing possession Of immense and valuable portion
Of the territory the east side Of that rr. But is il pos
sbe that Mexico be infatuated believe that their
occupancy Of territory, to which they have no egit-
pretenson give them shadow Of claim to any por
ton Of the country in which their troops may happen to be
quartered the Of annexation When that mea-
completed through the action of her Congress- and the
Of the people themselves is expressed through their
Convention, then will be prepared to solve the question
whether we will permit these invaders to moest the soil o.
Texas correspondent at New York may dismiss all his
fears. Our Government is prepared for any ISSUE Our
squadron is of the coast. Three thousand troops ,ciH be
protect her from inraon But highly probable, if Gen.
Asta does retire within his SHE'LL the Texas volun-
eers will be sufficient clear and protect their boundary
Captain Stockton to leave Galveston on the I'D
with the squadron for Corpus Christi the Rio del Nore, and
| Matamoras.