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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-05-24
NEW YORK AND ERIE RAILROAD.

The new act of the Legislature Of New York, Of
which we subon the substance, places this enter
prise on footing favorable that it would seem as
if men Of capital would now readily come forward
and take the stock. Not only is the S3,OO0,OOO
loan from the State virtually abandoned to the CON-
pany, but the holders of old stock are obliged to
exchange it for new, giving two shares for one, or
lose all the benefits of this bill. As the amount of
old stock is about $l,500,OOO, it follows that
$780, 900, and the Indebtedness Of the company,
amounting to about 100000, or say $l5O,0OO in
the aggregate, is all that the new stockholders will
have to pay for what originally cost four or FIVE
millions.-Journal Of Commerce
Synopsis Of The lar passed on the l4th instant
in behalf Of the Ne,c York and Erie Railroad
Company.
provided they shall single track from the Hudson
river to Lake Erie, together with branch Newburgh with
in six years. TO effect which
The law authorizes the Company to issue three millions of
bonds in liquidation Of the State lien, provided subscription
their capital stock of three millions BE obtained within
year and half and twenty-five per cent be collected thereon
and expended, and the real of the Company be dis
charged from all ncumbrances The bonds to have priority
all other liens, and the interest upon hem from their
of the time fixed for the completion of the road
deposited with the Comptroller.
An agent to be nominated by the Company, with the a
proval OF the Governor who is TO give surety in the
$4,000 for the faithful appropriation of the proceeds of the
bonds.
The reserves the privilege Of purchasing the road
within year after its completion the repayment of its
| cost and Ia per cent interest
The present stockholders to be subject to the pro
visions of the law unless they SHALL within months from
Its exchange shares of their stock for share
hereafter to be issued the Company being required pay
into the treasury Of the State all dividends that may
any unexchanged stock until such dividends be sufficient
pay off such proporionae amount of the State lien the
whole amount of outstanding bears that Gen
which lien equal to about double the Of stock
Three competent engineers Messrs Jervis Chlds and
Aen appointed to locate the road through Broome and
Sullivan counties and in practicable udcious
cannot be obtained in Broome county, permission granted
for the construction of portion Of the road around the Great
Bend Of the Susquehanna river in the State Of Pennsyva
obtained.
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CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.

CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
The Convention which assembled some time ago
for the purpose Of forming new Constitution for
the State Of Louisiana, have length, after long
and arduous session, brought their labors to close.
The new Constitution received its final reading on
Wednesday of last week, and was adopted by a
vote of 80 yeas TO Is nays, seven members being
absent at the time. The Tropc says:
"The delegates who voted in the negative all repre-
from lower Louisiana, that portion Of the State
cuded in the ada Of sixty esaround New Orleans, which,
according the Constitution, is forever prescribed the seat
Of Government The gentlemen who voted against the adop
Of the Constitution regarded this very odious and
uncaeor restriction upon the city and country adjacent
and hence they could not bring themselves vote for the in
strument containing it."
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-05-24

DISCOVERY ANCIENT TREAsURE.-We find
the following story in the Columbus Georgia. En-
quirer:
We learn, from which think entitled to full
credit that large dposte Of silver discovered
two weeks since the east bank Of the Aamaha river
five miles below the junction of the Ocmugee and Oconee in
Tanal county. The place is called Ml.gan's Bluff,
Halls Ferry The circumstances related that a by
the Of John Maze discovered three dollars which had
become exposed by the blowing up Of tree He
ed examining the earth below and the continued ap-
pear until he had exhumed the handsome of rf-
FIRE thousand Spanish dollars They appeared have been
deposited in bags, and PERIOD the
latest date the coin hundred and sixty
years SINCE
The place where they found had the appearance of
ancient forcaon such in many parts Of
Georgia. several Of which may he in this vicinity When
or by whom this depose made, does admit Of
sonabe conjecture II is undoubtedly, from the date of the
con recent than the expeditions Of De Soto and Others
Of which we have authentic account.
The money understand, found the land Of
Mrs. Gray widow, in needy circumstances, and relative of
the fortunate discoverer, who has shared with her."
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-05-24

The Detroit Daily Advertiser announces novel
enterprise in the following:
"Thc brig Ocean is to take in load Of Michigan produce
from this port proceed at early day through the Weand
Canal and down the st. Lawrence and thence along the
Atlantic coast to the West Indies They will there probably
sell not only their cargo but their vessel This yet des-
tined to be considerable and important branch Of trade
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-05-24

We find the following in the New Orleans Tro-
pic of the 18th instant:
"AS ESeLrsa SauADRoS.-Ca Hathaway, Of the
ship Wabash from New York, arrived here yesterday,
ports that he round the Holen-thcWalI in company
with English squadron, consisting Of line Of battle ship
one frigatc, soop Of war; and ten-gm brig Parted
company with them the 9th, of the Double Headed Shot
Keys. Supposed they bound to Havana"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-05-24

A Scous pRrL.--A named Sprague has lived year
or two in this city, and carried the boot and shoe making
business Last fall he married respectable young lady, and
was thought to be an honest and respectable but ON
Tuesday evening the character Of Spague was made
known by the appearance OF another Mrs Sprague 70 claim
her lawfully welded husband. Sprague Immediately decamp
ed for parts unknown. Lexington (Ky Inquirer Nay TO-
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-05-24

Az ALsUM or CRIAE--In the possession Of a nam
cd HARRISON convicted of highway robbery Leeds,
England and sentenced to transportation, diary has been
found, consisting Of record Of all his robberes The book
s small and neat, gt-edged, and forms in fact sort Of
robbers album.
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The Toronto (Canada) Examiner Of the 18th

The Toronto (Canada) Examiner Of the 18th
May contains the following article OH Oregon:
"TaE ESoLIsH NEws.-The Hiberna, il was expected,
would have brought further development the mind and
intentions Of the British Government relative the Oregon
From it will be observed that the subject has
been again mentioned in Parliament the sailing Of
the Caledonia The warspt suddenly raised appears to
have subsidized rapidly
"The British Ministry and that portion Of the press in
their interest have treated this warqueson if the lapse Of
half century had produced change in the moral cond
ton of the nations of the earth. As if Governments in ad
ustng quarre had the serf-lke population at their
command wherewh repenish their armies and to raise
supplies for their maintenance in the times of the French
Revolution the which resulted in the independence of
the thirteen American colonies They appear to forget the
advance which has been made by the Of mankind in
the knowledge Of the true principles Of Government and Of
what constitutes national honor and greatness now,
TO be popular, be based something substantial
than clustering appeals to the passions pudces pride Of
the people must have justice for its basis and the cstab
shnent promotion Of the blessings of civilization, the
tension Of trade and commerce. happiness Of mankind
by the diffusion Of knowledge for its aim. That any of these
ends would be accomplished by between Great Britain
and the United States, il would be folly imagine Nothing
hut misery could flow from such and hovever much the
The settlement of the Oregon question, the people of Great
Britain WILL They yet groanng under the debt
tailed upon the nation by the last European which she
engaged and levied in consequence keeps them
mind Of its folly and dreadful consequences
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-05-24
FROM THE FAR WEST.

VAN buren,, (ARKANsAs,) May 3.
The Annual Council of the Greeks commenced
on Thursday last, and from what we can learn will
be well attended. The runners which were sent
out to the prares did not succeed in bringing in the
wild tribes but on the contrary narrowly escaped
being murdered. letter from gentleman in the
Creek Nation to friend in this place, states that
the runners which were sent to the Camanches
were robbed, and chased six days and nights, and
escaped very narrowly. The Pawnees, is thought,
will war upon the Greeks during the ensuing sum
mer. The Creeks will decide during the present
Council the course to be pursued towards them.
There is much important business be transacted and upon
the whole will be well worthy Of attendance. The Wacoes,
Kchees and Caddoes the only Prairie tribes that will be
represented e ssF a
The report Of the murder Of party of Greeks, who went
out the praies trade is confirmed Among them were
Jess Chisholm Jno. spanard d. G. Watson, Nick Miller,
Mr.. Coke Jno. Conner, Bill Conner, Jno Kitchum and
several others The Greeks will handle the Camanches rather
roughly if they get hold Of them. 81
Another press be started in the Chocaw Nation in the
Of the year, TO be conducted by native editor
On Saturday night last Fort smith, rowdy soldiers
getting drunk assed Creek Indian and beat him nearly to
DEATH said without any provocaon whatever from the
Creek They also assaulted and badly beat with heavy ser
geantswords white men, with the wanonness
Such conduct deserves the severest rebuke.
The who trial before the District Court OF
United States for the District Of Arkansas upon the charge
Of burning houses in the vicinity Of Fort Gibson and
assaulng Cherokee women occupants thereof have
been discharged for want Of evidence.
The United States Commissioner Gen. Mason, with his
daughters and COL S. G. SrAmnAuGn, left this city
Monday for Washington.
An affay occurred at Evansville, Washington county
Saturday night between Thomas Brdgewood and per-
son whose did not learn, in which Bridgewood
shot the latter in the side and it is thought that the wound
will prove mortal.
Mr. CLARK LAspEns, long resident Of this county, was
drowned about weeks since, while crossing Red River
He had removed his family Texas and his return
to this county when the accident happened
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-24
GEoRcErowN COLLEGE, D. c., June 90.


At special meeting of the Philonomosan Society
of Georgetown College, held in the college hall on
Monday, June 23d, the president in the chair, the
following gentlemen were appointed committee to
report resolutions the occasion of the death of
General Andrew Jackson, late President of the
United States: Messrs Eugene Forstall, Jacob B..
Smith, Charles H. Pendergast, William w. Wat
son, J. Cooke Longstrelh, and p. Fortier. The
committee presented the following report:
Believing that national calamity should extinguish par.
y sprthat those who have deserved well of the repub-
lie should receive at the hands Of its children their due
need of honor, your committee beg leave TO submit for
your acceptance the following preamble and resolutions
whereas it has pleased Divine Providence, in its
searchabe decrees TO deprive Of the bodily OF
whose long and varied career has been rife with
amples Of the most exalted patriotism and devotion to the
cause of human lbertyo one whose eminent usefulness
his country and upright efforts to promote her best in
terests have made him at model for the rising
Grafton and proper object Of their respect and yeneraon
Therefore, in view OF an event not the less affecting be.
cause expected,
Rtsoired ist That the Phonomosan Society of George.
town College has heard with deep regret Of the death Of
General Andrew Jackson late President Of the United
States.
Rssoived I'd That in testimony Of their respect for the
high military services of the deceased in defending the
of common country both against savage and
civilized foes and token Of their veneraion for the
right honesty conspicuous in all his actions the members
Of this society will wear the usual badge of mourning for
the space Of thirty days from the present date.
Rtsed 3d. That the proceedings of this meeting (sign
ed by the president vice president and secretary be pub
shed the papers Of the District and that the president Of
the college requested have them inserted In the jour
nal Of our alma mater.
On motion, the above report was unanimously
adopted.
On motion, the society adjourned.
JOHN A. MICHIGAN, President.
J. Cooke LoNesrRErH, Vice President.
EUGENE FoRsTALL, Secretary.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-24
HoNoRs AT NEW ORLEANS!

II there be any section of this great country,
where would expect peculiar honors to be paid
| to the memory of Gen. Jackson, it would be New
Orleans. He saved her by his valor in 1915. He has
crowned the Crescent city with glory. According
ly, happy to discover, from the following
ticle in the "New Orleans Jeffersonian Republican
of the 18th inst that the first moment Of the mean-
choly annunciation OF his death the signal of the
most distinguished honors to be paid to the memory
| Of her beneactor
| "MEEriSe THE ST. LouIs--DEArH GEr JACKSON
Yesterday Immediately upon the reception of the Of
the demise ofhe venerable whose heads
ce the community at large called for public meeting to
express forthwith their sentiments uron this great nation
loss well devise such called for upon
occasion for the respect due to the
have right to hold dear. II gratifying sight to wit
the old and politician and he who takes no
old soldier who fought by his side and the civilian who
only has heard from the traditions Of others the history Of
the deeds of lamented Andrew Jackson assemble the
rotundo of the St Louis Exchange band Of brothers,
met together to mourn over an irreperable loss
meeting to order and briefly stated the object Of their
sembage He then proposed the names Of the following
officers, who were unanimously elected;
President Edgar Monegut, esq, Mayor.
"yce President Joshua Baldwin esq recorder second
municipality w LewisIsq recorder third municipal
fierre, sheriff.
"secretaries w Zachare and A. Dimitry esqs.
The meeting being organized, John Winthrop, esq.
made few brief but excellent remarks the character
public services Of the deceased then submitted
following resoluonsal all Of which adopted with
nimity;
nR,so,d That the governor of the state the MAYOR Of
the city the recorders Of the three municipalities the
bers of general council the members Of the
ncipal councils and such citizens they may unite with
them form committee TO take such steps they may
deem proper Of the deeease OF Gen
eral Andrew Jackson.
Resoped That said committee be respectfully requested
make report Of Their proceedings to meeting Of their
fellow-citzens, to be held tomorrow evening at the
tundo Of Louis Exchange at balpsst o'clock
"Resoired That the be respectfully requested to
call special sessions of the several councils on tomorrow
(his day } al 10 o'clock m
"Resoed That the commanding officer Of the militia be
respectfully requested 10 fire minute guns during the bal
OF this day yesterday and to morrow, hs day)
"The meeting then adjourned to meet again at the same
place this evening hapas o'clock to hear the re-
port Of the committee under the first resolution.
"By virtue OF the above resolution the governor oil the
State the mayor the recorders Of the several munciPsi
ties members Of the general council and OF the councils
the three municipalities requested 10 meet this morn
ing oclock In the council room Of municipality NO
order carry into effect the object contemplated by
said revolutions. . -
"E. MoNTEGUT, President"
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CORPORATION OF
ARLINGTON CITY, RELATIVE TO THE
DEMISE OF GEN. JACKSON.
Mondau June %, lS45.

The Mayor transmitted TO the two boards of coun-
Gil, message announcing the death of Gen. Jack
son, and the action Of the citizens relation thereto
which was referred to appropriate committees, who
reported resolutions expressing the respect OF the
corporate authorities of washington for the memory
of the iustrous deceased, and of their remembrance
of his vrtuous and noble deeds, and fostering care
the interests of this city Their resolutions also
provided that their council halls and the portrait OF
the venerated dead be placed in mourning and that
the members of the corporation wear Grape on the
left arm for thirty days. A committee was also ap-
pointed to cooperate with the committee of the cit
zens in concluding upon the ceremonies to be OBJ
served on Friday next, and to unite with the pro-
cession on that occasion. These resolutions were
unanimously adopted; and the boards then ad,
journed to meet on Friday, the 9th, at 10, a. m.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-24
columns of the same paper. We are happy to lay il
before our readers the general sentiment of Amer
From The po,,on A,las hume ls.

An, ~, 10
= rum 'he Dostoh Auas' 'uns 10
WAR-ln the Atlas ofthe 10th communication,
casoned by remarks letter from England TO the ef
ect that with the United would be popular with
the British nation a against the slave power OF the
world" The writer OF that article after speaking of the
probabilities OF war account of our position "n refer
Texas Oregon and California one or all max
very appropriate remarks the evils OF war
and the which should he exersd 10 avert H. but
he closes with proposition 10 the people of
SETS that should End no favor with them or any Other
.4nsrieans.
The probable cause Of war with England is Oregon
neither Texas California And can any one tell us w
the question our right or the right of Great Britain no
Oregon has with slavery II slavery is brought into
The question about which we may possibly fght by The
British northern who ire opposed TO slave.
ry be counseed to stand back and not conntenance
war defend their country against foreign AZ
tackl northern are TO be so advised and thew
such advice any nation who desired 10 humble and ruin
might seek for quarrel and then covering that
the world turn the North against The south or at
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-24
NEW BOAT.

This 10 emphatically the age of active enterprise
and industry, beyond anything that has preceded
it; and whatever tends to economist time, is d.
rectly adapted to our wants. The genius of our
people is taxed to its utmost capacity to produce
this popular result, which is to be seen in the con-
slant improvements in the adaptation Of steam, and
the annihilaton of space. We are pleased to see
that own city is not disposed TO be behind this
spirit of improvement. We learn that some inge.
NOUS mechanics from, New York are preparing to
place upon our waters a steamer, which is to en-
brace all the modern improvements unsurpassed for
beauty of construction and speed, to ply between
this city and Alexandra. She is computed to ac-
compsh the distance in not more than twenty-three
minutes, and economising about seventy-fve per
cent of fuel. The advantages Of such rapid, safe
and comfortable communication between two cities
SO contiguous to each other, and where there ia
such constant interchange Of business cannot fail
to meet the expectations of the company engaged
in this important undertaking, it will meet essen
tally the wants of the public.
We understand that Cook g. Sckes, Of New
York, are the builders of the boat.
Should this boat realize the expectations which
are formed of the velocity of her speed, and the
economy of her fuel she will furnish at this central
point, where there are many eyes to her, and
so many ears to hear of her achievements, new
hints for disseminating improvements throughout
the Union.
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OREGON.

We publish to-day the reply by Mr.. Falconel
to Mr. Greenhows answer to his structures on Mr.
Cts History oforegon and California, accompanied
by some observations from Mr.. Greenhow. The
great Importance of the subject at the present time
will render any apology for the insertion of these
communications unnecessary especially consider
ing that Mr. Falconer's pamphlet has been the
means Of conveying the most calumnious charges
against our government, not only throughout Eng
land, but also throughout the United States.
Mr.. FPS reply was received in octave sheet
by the last steamer from England.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-24
NAVY DETERMINATIONS
JUNE 90, l545.

Lieutenant c. c. Barton, to sloop-oEwar Ma
rion.
Lieutenant II. L. Chapman, to sloop-cfwar Ma
rion.
Lieutenant Charles Green, to sloop-of-war Ma
rion.
Purser J. N. Todd, to sloop-ofwar Marion.
Lieutenant G. Gansevoort, detached from receiv-
ing-ship Ohio, and to the John Adams.
Lieutenant H. Holland, furlough for one year.
Purser p. White, furlough six months.
Midshipman c. HI. Baldwin, leave two months.
Midshipman E. r. Colhoun, leave two months.
Midshipman A. X. Hughes, leave three months.
Midshipman E. Simpson to receiving-shp at New
York.
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THE SHEER PUT DOWN BY THE FACT,

And this paror politician Nir. Lawrence) to be
promoted to the richest office in the gift Of the President
and the poor and needy who gave their money and the
voices 10 defeat the wings sent empty away. Yet the
Union with verdsncy which is truly laughabie asks Mr.
Lawrence 10 resign the two Offices he already has We
rather guess not-Mr Richie "-New York Sunday Mercury
So much for the sneer, and now for the refuta-
ton!
"CoLLEcToH or rHr PoRT-Mr. Lawrence, In yielding 10
the dictates OF conscientious duty and due regard the
interests OF his surees has resigned his place of chamber
lain and other situations OF responsibility and declined
cedng to the ardent wishes the directors Of the Bank
the State OF New York who desired him TO retain the
presidency In so doing MIR. Lawrence has made a sacr
ice Of personal nteresso the public good and very
ready to unite In bearing testimony that the country gains
from him than he receives from it-as far emoln
ment goesin exchange. The man is too good for the
Office IN u Epenfng Post
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HoNoRs TO GEN. JACKSON.

At meeting of the committee Of ffty-one, Zap
pointed by the meeting of citzens,) held on Sat
urday, the Dist instant at the City Hall, Col Peter
Force, John Heart, James Hoban, Lewis johnson,
J. F. Caan, James Adams, d. Clagett, s. s. Col
man, and G s. Gideon were appointed sub-com-
mittee, to make all the necessary arrangements.
A meeting of this subcommittee will be held at the
City Hall, at 10 O'Clock, on Tuesday, the oath in
slant; to which all the delegates from the several So
cieties, associations, &c. of the District are re.
spectfully invited.
p FORCE. Chairman