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The New York herald., 1845-03-29

STEAM FROM ENeLAND.-Thc old favorite Great
Western, Captain Matthews. leaves Liverpool to.
day for NewYork. In two weeks she will be here
The New York herald., 1845-03-29

MAILS FOR EuRoPE.-The steam ship Cambria
will leave Boston next Tuesday for Liverpool
Her letter bags close in this city on Monday after
The New York herald., 1845-03-29

SUMNER WEATHER.-Yes,erday was an oppres-
siveIy warm and dry day. The city was enveloped
in a cloud of dust.
The New York herald., 1845-03-29

A HoRRIBLE DEKD.--On the 10th instant, we
received intelligence Of the melancholy deaths of
Mrs. Mary West, relict Of the late VIM. West, aged
about 80 years, and her grandson, Henry Swink,
aged about IL years, living about four miles north
OF this place. The house was discovered in
flames, and the half consumed bodies were drawn
out of the burning and destroyed dwelling of the
deceased. The fire was first discovered by the
neghbors about daylghtbut it had so far progress
ed thatlt was impossible to arrest the entire des-
truction Of the dwelling, smoke-house and crib,
together with all their contents. The bodies OF
the unfortunate old lady and her grandson were
not discovered until late hour /; indeed for q
while it was hoped that they had escaped from the
summoned to the suo after Sns oien
foundthat the deceased had come to their deaths
by the violence Of some unknown person or per-
sons on the morning of Thursday, and that the
building was then fired. Mrs West was known
10 be in possession Of several hundred dollars IN
silver and paper money and there 10 no doubt Dut
the perpetrator of the horrid deed just related was
in pursuit Of this, and very probably obtained the
whole Of it.-Salsbmy Watctrnd~, ~. G. Mar. a.
The New York herald., 1845-03-29

MoRsk's TELEoRAPH.-The rooms for the exhi-
biton of the electric telegraph presents one of the
most attractive and interesting lounges in this CITY,
just step up stairs at 563 Broadway, and be delight
ed, instructed, and astonjshed by the working of
this magical means Of communication.
The New York herald., 1845-03-29

ARRIVAL OF FLEKr.-Quite a feet Of vessels
came into polt yesterday, and presented fine ap-
pearance in the Lower Bay. They came from Eng
land, Africa, China, indeed, from all parts of the
world, and all after short passages. Beautifu.
packet ships, fine soop Of war, and clipper brigs
and schooners were in the fleet.
The New York herald., 1845-03-29

TRAVEL TO EuRorK.-We understand that the
splendid packet ship Liverpool, commanded by the
popular Eldridge, has many of her state rooms en-
gagged. She sails hence on the 2lst of April
More Americans will visit Europe this season than
ever before in any one year.
The New York herald., 1845-03-29

Court Calendar-nonday.
.oNMor PLEAs--6, 80, "a, n, lis, 10, ~, "a, 90,
The New York herald., 1845-03-29
ICTORIAl WEEKLY HERALD.
Scene in the New Comedy, "FaShiOn."

The Wsek7y Illustrated Herald, to be published
this morning, will contain very beautiful en-
craving OF one of the most interesting scenes in
the new comedy SO successful at the Park, with
portraits of Miss Ellis, Mr.. Chippendale, and Mr.
Crisp. Price only Ct cents.
The New York herald., 1845-03-29

CKEICHkS U The I PENNSYLVANIA OLERGY.-Wt
have already given one or two biographical sketches
of eminent Episcopal cergymen in Pennsylvania.
which have attracted good deal Of attention, and
we have fresh batch on hand which we will pub.
lish as fast as possible. These sketches derive
great additional interest from the fact that Bishop
is soon to be chosen in that diocese, to supply the
place of one Of the Onderdonks We will also be
prepared, by and by, to give similar sketches OF
prominent Episcopal clergymen in New York, so
that the faithful In both dioceses may know where
10 find their next Right Reverend fathers.
The New York herald., 1845-03-29

The Methodist Conference, which has been sitting st
Baltimore adjourned sine die Tuesday will hold
its next meeting In the ssmei,y, March is4o Friday,
Sept. 4, wss set apart as Fast Day.
Three boys from 10 to IA years, arrested in Balti
more on Tuesday, for firing houses in sport
From rs to 100 sailors took the temperance pledge at
meeting held at the Sailors Home at savannah on the 10th
inst.
There 7e2 bales of Domestic Cottons exported from
Boston last week. Of which s7o bales were for Calcutta
and 800 bales for Canton
The population OF East Boston Opposite Boston) ID
now 5000 Twelve years ago II was fve-one family.
The Baltimore papen notice the sudden death Of Col.
Richard Frsby.
Captain Ozas Bingham, revolutionary patriot, died
few days snce at his residence in Bradford county Penn
sylvania, aged 90 years.
There has been erected in Buffalo during the past
074 buildings the estimated value Of which, Is upwards
$339,6 600
Col J. McRae, U. 8. Indian agent, has removed from
the State 1853 Choctaws These under Col Forester
end others are on their way to their homes west Of
the Missssipri The removal was effected with great
order and 0No disturbances occurred and the In
dians seemed pleased and contened with the treatment
they received which while adapted to the Indians
charsce and habits prescribed ell excesaes and
marked with strict integrity aAd good faith haekson
(Miss) Reporter, Msvch 10.
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NAVAL COURT MARTIAL.
SATURDAY, June Z, lS45


The journal of yesterday read and approved.
The examination of Lieut.. d. D. Porter re-
sumed, and was concluded on the part of the Judge
Advocate, and his cross-examnation commenced on
the part of the accused, but not concluded when the
court adjourned. A correspondence between Com.
Elton, commander of the Argentine squadron, and
Capt Voorhees,, after the return of the squadron,
was put in by the Judge Advocate, which proved
that, on the day of the capture the Argentine COM
mander proposed TO leave the question of the out
rage upon the Argentine flag to be settled by their
respective governments, and that, in the mean time,
he would rehoist his flag and settle all personal diff
ferences between himself and Capt Voorhees,, pro-
vided the latter would give his flag salute Of honor
of twenty-one guns, and run up the Argentine flag
to the fore, which compliment he would return, and
thus resume his flag unblemished. Capt. VOORHEES,,
in his reply refused the proposition, unless the Ar
gentine admiral would run up the American en-
sign and fire the first salute, which he Capt W.
would return; and if the Argentine commander
would no. accept this proposition, he Capt. w.
wished to terminate the correspondence.
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Of tobacco in the United States ,vih the eIporta
tion and average raiue ef eaeh hid. exported.
From our regular correspondent. ]
PHILApELpHIA, June 6, 1545.

AHiLhbELfhih, Suho ", ioT"'
The stock market yesterday was quite active
over $4,000 of State fves having changed hands
at an advance of II on the sales of the previous
day. 1t is cheering to notice this improvement. IL
is cheering to know, also, that the cause of this ia
vorable change is the course pursued by our demo-
cratic State administration; and that TO the same
power will we be indebted in great degree, for the
redemption of the State faith, in the certain and
successful payment Of the State interest in February
and August Of each year. The people will back
the executive and his cabinet in their noble endeav-
to promote this desirable result. In addition to
Philadelphia and Lancaster, the counties of York
and Chester about to step forward and pay their
quota Of State tax in advance. know that Penn
sylvana has been grievously slandered in regard to
her State credit; but the means, and not the will,
was wanting to maintain it unimpared Our inn
provemens were most expensive; and the unfortu-
nate administration Of Mr. Ritner, from 1895 to
1888, by its prodgality Of expenditure, by wasting
the State funds upon political favorites, and by the
beginning Of several new projects of very doubtful
utility, aided to swell responsibilities beyond
all reasonable limits without in any way increasing
our revenues. The public works are beginning 10
be, for the first time, productive The vast trade Of
interior Pennsylvania, and of the great and growing
West now pours, in one uninterrupted stream,
through our State improvements; and what, with
the influence of better times" the increased value
of property along the lines of railroad and canals
the demand now greater than ever for our coal and
iron, it only requires prudent man at the helm OF
state to make our name, instead of kissing and q
scorn with all the world bright and shining exam.
pie for all the world to follow. Such a man we
have in our present executive.
The Franklin Institute of this State for the pro-
motion ofthe mechanic arts will hold an exhibition
of American manufactures, in this city, in October
next.
The new comet was observed by the active and
scientific gentlemen at the Washington and High
School observaores of this city, on Wednesday and
Thursday mornings Of this week. Professor Hub.
bard, Of the Washington, reports the nucleus to be
as bright as that ola star Of the second magnitude
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NOMINATIONS IN ALABAMA.

The convention for nominating candidate for
Congress in the Wetumpka district meets on the
7th inst Seven out Of the eight counties in the
district perry, Lowndcs, Bib, Shelby, Coosa, and
Au,auga, &c) have sent delegates instructed to vote
unanimously for Mr.. w. L. Yancey, the late rep
resentative.. Jefferson will probably go for him
with equal unanmy. The following resolution
was unanimously adopted at meeting to nominate
her delegates in Coosa county, in which Mr.. Yam
cey formerly resided, and which he has represent
ed, both in the lower and upper Houses Of the Ala
bama legislature;
R,solred That consider II disparagemen to the
claims OF any other the distinguished democrats Of this
district that express unqualified preference for
late distinguished representative In Congress, the Hon
this district the 18th Congress; that have viewed it'll
satisfaction his In the late Congress of the United
Saes that his noble bearing and gallant defence OF demo
cratic principles and southern rights in the Halls OF Con
ress and elsewhere give him claim upon our approba
ton and support which take pride and pleasure IN rem
dering."
A correspondent in the district says TO us that
"Mr Polk, thus far, is steering the bark Of state
with calm decision, and thorough knowledge Of
the rocks and quicksands which have heretofore
frightened and torn the copper from her in times
past He is decidedly popular, and astonishes
those foolish wights who were made TO ask, who
is James X. Polki'"
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CRINA.--Letters received, yesterday from Hong
Kong, state that at -Choo-Foo the English are
not admitted within the walls, and the secretary TO
the consulate there has returned quite i'll from want
of suitable food and lodging. Al present the occu.
pancy Of that city by the English is mere farce
There is no missionary there.
A letter dated Macao, Feb. Ia, says quiet reigns
in China. The Emperor has resigned his authority
into the hands Of regency; but no one knows
whom he will name for his successor. Whoever
he may be, let him prepare himself for great events
The budget Of the last year, which was published in
the month Of October, shows deficiency in the rev.
enue of 80 300, 600 taels, (S5s 200000 Il will be
impossible to supply the deficit, for the people are
too poor 10 pay.
The French expedition is still here. Parties dele.
gated for the purpose, have made an exhibition Of
French merchandise Of every species. They say
that they have fine times in prospect; that the Chi
nese find French wares admirably suited to their
tastes; but nobody believes Il, except Frenchmen.
l.N Y. Jour. u Com. June 6.
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LoDIMoNT, ABERvIILE DISTRICT, s. c.,
May %, lS45
Mr.. EpIroR: To correct mistatements and to re-
lieve the anxiety Of the many friends of General
McDufe, l. am induced to report the state OF his
health at this time.
Since the generals return from Washington he
has been necessarily engaged in experimenting and
directing his plantation affairs The exercise and
excitement connected with this had q favorable in
huence on his health until lately, and he hadbe-
come much more vigorous than he was during the
winter. Since the weather became warm he con-
tinued to walk and fatigue himself imprudently on
his plantation. He awoke on the morning of the
10th instant, feeling stiffness and numbness IN
his right arm and leg, and concluded exercise would
relieve it. He walked two miles to of his fields
where his hands were at work, and became more
feeble and had to take his overseers arm to enable
him to return to the house. He laid down and soon
after was conscious he had lost the partial use of
his right arm and leg His head and intellect are
not affected in the slightest degree The muscles
Of the face are unframed. The sensibty of the
arm and leg is not impaired the least, and he has
perfect command over and use of some of the mus
cles of those members. His general health is as
good as it was previous to the attack ...
He remained at my house within mile of his
plantation from the time he was attacked till the
morning of the 25th instant After being assisted
in his carriage he then able to drive himself to
Cherry Hill, distance Of 10 miles.
visited the general yesterday, and was gratifed
to find him have more use of his arm and hand than
he had few days previously. He had written short
note, and signed his name readily to letter or two
which wrote for him.
| have been somewhat minute, but am sure this
report from his attending physician will be satsfac-
H.H. TONNES.
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GUNNER HATS AT ToDD'S FASHiONA-
- BILE ESTABLISHMENT.-La additions
Of the most popular summer hats now in vogue
have been made TO my stock during the last three
days.
shall offer 10 my customers this morning elegant
white, pearl, and blue cashmere hats, very light,
fine. and beautifully shaped.
For those gentlemen who are in the habit Of wear
ing black hats during the warm season, have pre-
pared beautiful assortment of extra light black
beaver, moleskn, and cashmere hats, unsurpassed
for fneness Of finish and briancy Of color.
PANAMA HATS,
Go, up in the celebrated Orleans style, without stiff
ening. ! shall open fresh supply this morning.
have seen no hats this season that will compare
with them in point Of style and finish.
LEGHoRN HATS.
Five cases, comprising very large assortment OF
gentemens, youths, and children's fine and medi-
um Leghom hats, with low crowns and wide brims,
together with large stock of palmleaf, seanette,
and other hats, at prices cheaper than ever
A few dozen Of those wide plated English straw
hats Cor gentlemen, very fashionable IN the northern
cities.
Also Niagara, Whitehall, and Neptune hats, with.
extra wide brims.
"a few moren (and the only lot | shall be able to
v, This season. OF those neat double straw caps for
little boys.
Terms cash.
w. B. TODD,
June T--3T Fashionable halter.
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tain the administration in its just policy towards
foreign nations We predict that this viii turn out to
be grand mistake When the naked question be-
tween America and England is presented, we know
Of but one party this side of the Atlantic rsR-
TT or THE couNTRY-the glorious party of free
people Then, our local differences, appreciated
only by ourselves, will cease, and we will rally as
one man around the 'stars and stripes" that have
conducted in safety through so many sanguin-
airy struggle. As with the domestic differences be-
tween husband and wife, the moment third party
intermediates, we will ground our weapons, and
join arms in expelling the intruder. We conclude
with word of advice TO British statesmen and
journalists; "Cease, cease, your incorporate as
saults upon James X. Polk. He is but the tempo
rary representative OF the American people, and al
though fully equal to the crisis, it is with them,
and not alone with him, you have to deal Your
vtuperation Of his character but the more deeply
shrnes him in the affections Of his countrymen; but
the more closely and strongly knts them together
in the bonds Of domestic fellowship and love- Every
epithet your presses wat the Atlantic,
only to impede the adjustment of our differences
and inAame the public temper Remember that
"a soft answer turneth away wrath but grievous
words stir up anger"
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"GroRGE WiLsoS, esq,
chairman Of the council.

APPOINTMENTS TO oFFIcE.--We were glad to find
the following in the Washington Union, and we CO.
py it, il does but simple justice to the President
Il is a great mistake, if any one supposes that the
President, in making his appointments, asks wheth-
the applicant il fof this for that for any
Office The inquiry is, is he honest, is he faithful to
the true principles Of the constitution and govern
ment, and capable Of performing his dutes' If any
one receives appointment who is unworthy, or
who abors more TO destroy than to build up the
great republican family, il is because il is not known
by the President at the time, and will be corrected
when ascertaned. This may be relied upon as the
carry il out. No one will gain anything by going
to Washington and laying in complaints against any
portion Of the democratic family, or by striving to
keep up factions and preiudices in our ranks by be-
ing this mans man, or that mans opponent II is
the desire Of the President to treat all according 10
their Just standing without regard to the chickering's
of this or that mans friends clques or anything Of
the kind. Ohio Statesman.
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The New Orleans "Jefersonian Republican" Of
the 30th ultimo, notices the presence Of General
Houston in that city, and says that the "Ameriean
minister, General Houston, President Jones, and
the people of Texas, far as we are advised, con-
slider the measure of annexation as settled" Il
quotes also the Tsras National Register, 'the Official
organ of President Jones"--which says:
consistent with these general expressions appears TO be
the Of our President who in conyokng Congress
the session the 10th June next shows that he Is
animated by high of public duty and ahf
gard far The iH Of The people 81 1ras Noone can doubt
that large majority Of citizens anxious for annex
aon and will accept and ray the terms proposed
this purpose The President therefore, nteposing
constitutional obstacle to the fulment Of their wishes
the question to their calm and peaeeable and engh
ened action. Congress doubtless will recommend the
call of convention after apportoning the districts for the
election Of delegates whose duty it will become to adapt
constitution and government to the circumstances
under which shall placed equal member Of the
American Union to 60 into effect when the Congress OF
the United States after receiving constitution
the law to receive u.s."
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A FAMnr or DwARrs.--The New York Mirror

A FAMILY or DwARrs.--The New York Mirror
tells us of whole family Of real Lillipnts who are
said to be living a, Kishom Of Applecross. The "a
ther Of these pigmies John Finlay) is poor cotel
Of the ordinary or middle size, and the mother Is
rather beyond it, The eldest son, Master Pinlay, il
upwards of twenty years Of age, and stands two
feet ten inches in height The next ia a GIRL some
what the junior of Finlay in years and considen.
bly, less in stature; and ihe third snd last il boy
about fifteen, mere pigmy. Il is ludicrous TO sec
these little creatures sit around their little dinner Ia
ble but to observe them dance together reminds one
fairies ofthe Highands,) whose fantastic measurcs
so Oft beguiled the wayworn Highlander, a. he saw,
or dreamed he saw them trip il lightly on the noun
tain side.
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Communicated.
ENGLAND AND THE UNITED STATES.

ENGLAND AND THE UNITED STATES.
We have quoted from the British press to show
that the British ministers are endeavoring to enlist
the public sentiment OF England in support of war;
like demonstration against this country on the plea
thai the Presidents remarks in his inaugural ad-
dress have placed the question of Oregon in such
condition as requires its adjustment nor. What
has the President said that has not been said beorei
What has he done, or what can he do, that will
make it necessary for England to act no,c' He has
said that our people are removing TO Oregon, and
that il is the duty Of this government to protect
them when there. Has England right to complain
Of thus In that cause of wari Have not our peo-
pie right TO remove To Oegoni and is il not the
duty OF this government 10 project them when therei
DO not British subjects 90 10 Oregon' and does not
England protect British subjects wherever they
may be--in Oregon or in the Red sea- The fact that
the country Is filing up--iLM the Jurisdictions may
come in con1ict-are Arguments IN favor OF nm ami
cable adjustment of boundary; but 4 " no argument
IN favor Of wsrlikc demonstrations neasles, the
fact that England Is 80 much better prepared for
war-thai shs can, without parade, send feet from
India 10 Oregon, and occupy the country without
any prpyiuus hostile demonstration, and the fact
that II would be her interest, and has always been
her policy, 80 70 act, prove ineout siaby tina, the
Presidency remarks are bot the rreienes, and ,ha,
the object Is not 20 act upon the question Of Oregon
except Ear the real question "a connected with
the question cf Oregon. We have said that the real
purpose wss 10 act the question Of in
'rexss--to give W the British party in Texas and
an the United states arguments 70 te urged against
annexation. The recent news from Mexico and
Texas leaves no roam 30 doub, tina, this was the
object. u remains IN bo seen why England has
made such an effort 10 defeat annexation.
On The ls,h o. September. 1897, a convention was
entered into between the Mexican government and
the British creditors of Msxca. by which the Mexi-
can debt Was consolidated, aud two sets Of bonds
issued therefor loE The payment of one-half the
one-sixth part 81 the customs derived from the
cusiom-houses AZ Vera cruS and Tsmpico were ~,
apart and IA secure the paymen, of the other half
the pubic lands an Texas, Chihuahua, New Mex
co, Scnoru, and Ihe CALIFORNIA;. were pledged with
condition thA, the government of Mexico could
pot se for less han Al The rata ~ four Cor
pound sterling, and rhs, s,hs product shall be paid
By ihs purchaser "a The agents % tho government IN
London, fea whon siens slai II u able - Tsessrs
hs eoJrtYending Tscsipfs-
The effect Of this negnlsiioa was 70 make the
one-haf Of the bonds for which The customs ~
Vera Cruz and Tampioo were pledged 10 b worth
more Than The whole beforss and 70 pledge
the lands in Texas. New Msxiso, chihuahua, siao-
"a and the California Coz tbs sfmeRt Of The Oder
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Hon. Lew WoopBuRY,--W see this gentle
mans name mentioned, in various papers, in con-
is6ed that no gentleman from the democratic party
could be selected, whose appointment would give
greater satisfaction. Mr.. Woodbury. has, justly
and for long time, been styled the 'rock Of New
England democracy" No man stands higher at
the South-the North admires him; the country, IN
his appointment, would secure the services OF a
faithful, able, and scholar-hke minister, and the
British lion would find, TO deal with, an American
eagle Of the cearest eye and the strongest wing
Woodstock (Gi.) .9ge.
And yet Mr.. Woodbury. would not accept the
mission -UsIoN