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United States, or to any particular destination which

United States, or TO any particular destination which
these knights of buckram are TO receive.
| Upon the whole, we still inclined TO believe
that the chances are against with the United
STATES. But repeat, Who can decide in the midst
of revolution, where instability marks the councils
of unsteady, excited and camorous people,
(ike the mob of the captal) whether we shall have
the sword or the olive-branch In such state of
uncertainty and Auctuation, Great Britain may hold
the elements Of peace war in her hand and we
should be Inclined to hope that her interests would
prompt her to employ her great influence in Mex-
co TO preserve the peace of the world.
Some of our statesmen, indeed, do not believe
that war with Mexico would be any great calamity
They think that it is high time terminate our
uncertain relations with the government Of Mexico
She has been guilty of repeated outrages against
our people She has insulted our czens-nter-
rupted their commerce her territory--confscated
their property--imprisoned their persons--then
stipulated to pay their claims-and, finally, violated
her engagements. The idea is gaining ground, that
il begins to be time to call Mexico to of her
duty to US, and Of respect towards the laws of ma
tons. She will not, it is supposed, be sensible of
her duties and of our claims until she is taught to
feel our power. But, war or peace, the general
impression is gaining ground, that we must now
make clean job oft, and place relations upon
permanent basis. Until it be friendly, it cannot
be permanent.
1t is supposed that Captain Conner had returned
off Vera Cruz with his squadron. But news
was received from him by the recent arrival from
that port
In connexion with this subject, we extract the
following paragraph from the last "Norfolk Bea-
con-" by this evenings southern mail. We pub
sh the article, after have corrected it, viz sri-
king out "three sloops-of-war," and inserting +" one
sloop;" and then striking out "Cyane and Marion"
"On the 18th inst, there were lying in the harbor
Of Pensacola eight vessels, composing the squadron
recently stationed in the gulf viz the frigate Poto
mac, the sIoops-of-war Saratoga Falmouth, and st.
Marys, the briggs Somers, Lawrence, and Porpoise,
and The steamer Gen Taylor. To this force will
speedily be added one soop-of-war and two steam
ers, vz the steamers Princeton and Mississippi, and
the sloop- of-war John Adams. The rumor that the
Pennsylvania was also ordered to join the gulf
squadron had been contradicted. A portion of that
feet will be at the Balze, to convey the troops
which are about starting hence to Texas the re.
mainder will proceed down and cruise in the gulf,
until the relations between Mexico and this country
assume more peaceful aspect"
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does not recolect such spell Of weather since he
days ofJohn Quincy Adams's administration. We
have had two, indeed here lately--one on Saturday
evening, and the other Ia heavy shower) on We'd
nesday.
This mornings "Richmond Times and Compi-
Ter" gives appalling picture of the effects of the
drought in Virginia and North Carolina. eve do
not understand that il has extended very far to the
west.)
The crop in all Virginia except in the rich
lowlands on the tde-water viii be failure The assels
oil the destroy ed by the intense heat without
and furnished very little pollen; the consequence u.s. that
the ears large portion Of them without grains while
few are filled. Some fields look though they would
make tolerabe yeld hut upon taking OFF the shuck ON
the exhibit of grains few and far between made
which Is distressing to the farmer The prospect for
baeco Is growing daily desperate. The farmers will
now have to try their skill in ecOnomizng well in
providing substitute for articles of food which def.
cent
THE Danve Reporter Friday represents the ught
there 10 be II complains that persons boarding
corn that some whose ganaIes grooming under the
weight OF their surplus grain holding up for 50 per bar
rel II states that the people in vast section OF North
ona south and west OF Danvlle sending their wheat
corn and there be ground there being water for
the mills in all their country The is the the
north side OF the DAM and the citizens OF Pttsyvania Hal
lax &c. send great distance TO the Danvie mills. 1t
paints curious picture of the assembled vehicles of var
Gus kinds OF horses men and boys which besiego the
mills.
Here have had very little rain for time while
the weather has been changeabe."
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inquished them altogether, by offering 10 acknowl-
edge that Independence on preposterous conditions
She has divided her territory into ten military de-
partments. The fifth comprehends New Leon,
Coahuila, Tamaulipas, and TtID
We close our report with the interesting letter al
ready referred to:
VERA CRuz, July 3, l645.
DEAR SIR An extra session of the Mexican
Congress has been called by the President, 10 take
INTO consideration the affairs Of Texas and the
United States. The result OF this will be, beyond
any manner of doubt n declaration of war. The day
hxed for the meeting Of the Congress was the LIST
July; consequently, by the next mail from Mexico
we shall receive the Of its installation. Nothing
will be done in the way Of declaration of war,
until the official news Of the action Of the 4th July
convention is received, which news will be brought
down Immediately by the British frigate Eurydice,
il is supposed. Government makes great blus-
ter about war, but at the same time is making ac-
live preparations, secretly, OF most energetic
ture, as am assured by those who know what is
going The intention is to send thirty thousand
men Texas; and with this object orders have been
given to General Paroles, commander-in-chief of
The cantoon stationed at Lagos, TO march with all
his troops to San Luis Potosi The number of these
troops is said by TO be 5000 men, and by
some 7OOO-cannot say certainly.
The greatest activity is employed in the fortihca-
tlon OF vera Cruz and the castle of San Juan de
Ulloa. 8aas
The fleet left this place on the 18th ut--destiny
unknown--and has not yet made its appearance,
much to The annoyance of American citizens, who
feel quite uneasy at the entire absence Of all succor
at time when they are sure to need it,
Gen. Almone has been very warlike since his re-
turn and breaches up "war to the knife and Yankee
annihilaon." Il appears that he recommends very
strongly the issue Of letters Of mmque, and has
brought is said, from the United States copy of
the documents which were granted to privatsers by
our government during the war.
You may rest assured Of one thing,--that if tho
annexation is consummated on the 4th Of July, war
will be the result of il, and that Immediately.
Some few shouts of federation by the troops, bur
merely insignificant. The people are universally in
favor of federation; but they do not want it to come
in a revolutionary form.
Yours, truly, G M.
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An almost unparalleled drought continues to
scourgc Virginia. Letters say that the "odest in
habtapt' scarcely recollects such one. "The in
habants of counties within circuit of one or-tw
hundred miles, are now sending to Richmond for
meal" So says one Of The letters before us. Some
of the farms on the lower James river will scarcely
yield half crop of corn, even if they have the
advantage of copious showers.
The height orhood of Washington has also severe
ly suffered The grass her beautiful public squares
is nearly withered up. The gardener in the vege-
table garden attached to the White House says he
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Pc r Il F. l. T. CIR APH.

5 O'clock 30 MINUTES p. NJ.
The steamer Cambria has arrived at Boston, and
made the quickest passage on record-from Liver
pool to Boston in II days and hours Demand
for cotton is large, with an advance of one-eghth
The Pope has recalled the Jesuits from France, and
ordered their communities to be broken up-the
greater part of their body to quit the kingdom, and
their houses and property to be sold.
ALFRED VAIL,
Assistant Superintendent U. S. Telegraph,
city of Washington.
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APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT
WILLIAM Il. RUSSELL, register Of the land office
at Danvile, Illinois, in the place of John w. Vance,
whose commission will expire on the Gath of Au-
gust, l845
Gro. p. MANoUyRIER, of Louisiana, consul for
Pernambuco, Brazil, in the place of G. #. Snow, re-
called.
STEWART STEEL, of Pennsylvania, consul for
Dundee, in Scotland, in the place Of Edward Bax-
ter, recalled.
JOEL TuRRIII, of New York, consul for the
Sandwich Islands, in the place of Alexander G.
Abel, recalled.
SAMUEL HAIGHr, of Louisiana, consul for the
Azores, or Western Islands, in the place Of Charles
w. Dabney.
ALEXANDER j. BERGEN, of New York, consul
for the island of Bermuda, in the place Of William
Tudor Tucker, recalled.
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An officer Of the Sd regiment of artillery writes to
the New Orleans Picayune as follows:

the new orleans ricayune as ionoWs'
New ORLEANS, July %, 1845.
GENTLEMEN: II may not be unnteresing to the
friends of the Sd regiment Of infantry to know that
they leave tomorrow morning on the steamship
Alabama, for the Bay of Arkansas, near Corpus
Christi, Texas and any letters, papers, or other
packages intended for the officers of that regiment
should be directed above to the Of the quarter
master in .Nsp Orleans.
The following is list of the officers of the regi-
ment, and Of the general staff serving with it:
Lieutenant Colonel-E. A. Hitchcock, command
ing.
Brepet Captain--P. N. Barbour, adjutant.
Smgeon--N. 8. Jarvis.
Assistant Su,geon-A. w. Kennedy.
Cpiains--L. N. Norris III. cambridge, J. Van
Horn, G. p. Field
LieuienanA-J. l.. Coburn, w. s. Henry, ]. III.
Eaton, l.. S. Craig, J. M. Smith, w. Fl. Gordon,
d. t. Chandler, s. ID. Dobbins, B. R. Johnson,
w. b. Johns, ID. s. Irwin, d. G. Buell. J. B. Rich
ardson, W. T. H. Brooks, A. w. Bowman, G.
Sykes, C. L. Jarvis, J. c. McFerren, G. c. McCle-
land, HI. B. Schroeder, J. j. c. Bbb.
The regiment is SCI strong, (all incuded) in per-
feet health, and eager to plant the stars and stripes
on the banks of the Rio Grande.
Yours, &c.
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When the New York Courier and Enquirer
shall have formed decent party, Gin numbers, prin
clples, or manners,) or indeed amy sort of party
in its opposition 10 the advance of troops upor
Texas we shall then think it worth while to no.
tice its positions and expose its absurdities. Blu
before it attacks upon this score, it had better
"argufy the topic" with its own friend Of the Ma
tional lntelligencer.
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The "Natonal lntelgencer'' contends that if the
protective system be abolished, the United States
will be thrown back upon direct lar, the means
of supporting the treasury. If the "Integencer''
intends its remark for the tariff of 1912, and that
tariff is to be preserved in all its force and virtue,
is it certain that it will not reduce us to the ne
cessity of resorting to direct tax, QuEmsr.
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From the New Orleans Picayune.
NINE DAYS LATER FROM MEXICO.

BY the arrival of the brig Delfno, Captain Focal,
from Vera Cruz, whence she sailed on the Sd inst.
we have full files of papers from the capital to the
2Sth of June--nine days later than were received by
the Creole. Although they contain no event of a
commanding interest," yet the details of Mexican af
fairs not without Importance to those who con-
Germ themselves with the progress of affairs in that
country at this crisis Of her history.
On the Goth of June. decree of Gen. Herrera
was promulgated, but dated the 10Th, in which he
formally calls an extra session of Congress, CON
venc on the -th instant for the purpose of taking
into conslderation--lst, constitutional reforms ID,
revision Of the acts of the provisional government;
and, Sd, subjects now pending the action of the
Chambers especially those of the United States and
Texas.
This indicates clearly enough that Mexico has
not yet determined what line of policy to pursue
towards us. The country is so distracted by dvis-
ions among its leading politicians and military men,
that the government is unable to concentrate public
opinion upon any fixed plan of operations. The
people clamor for war; and the integrity of the soil
of the republic; while the leaders, or most of them,
are looking after their personal aggrandizement
/ We alluded in a former number to certain rumors
about raising additional troops. This project has
now assumed distinct form. II is proposed to en-
list a large number of recruits, under the name Of
"volunteer defenders of the laws" to be distinct
from the regular army, although organized on the
same footing as to discipline, &c. This force is to
be subject exclusively to the local civil authorities
each volunteer having the privilege to serve in the
infantry or cavalry. As Congress has not yet
passed this project into law, do not think il ne
cessary to occupy ourselves with its details. The
Committee on Military Affairs in the House have
also reported plan for the complete reorganization
Of the regular army; but this, too, has not yet
ceved the sanction of Congress. II is apparent,
nevertheless that the eyes Of Mexicans are open to
the necessity Of providing further securities for do
mestc tranquility, and for giving more compactness
and force TO the national troops.
The news OF the revolution of Tabasco was an
nounced in the city of Mexico on the 18th ut. The
Sigio Dies .Niere, itself the eloquent advocate Of
federation, pronounces the affair the most absurd Of
all military outbreaks, and adds that the unanimous
indignation Of the republic is the only feeling it will
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STEAMSHIP ALABAMA.--Ths vessel, carrying
Gen. Taylor, U. S. army, his staff, and portion Of
the troops for Corpus Christi, went to sea at 2
o'clock yesterday morning. The lighter, the steam
boat Undine, preceded her few hours, with stores,
&c.
This evening, it is expected, the other vessels will
leave, with the 4th regiment infantry, Sd artillery,
&C. The Monmouth is to be commanded by Capt.
J. McC. Baker, her present captain, and will leave
for the point in few days, with stores, field
equpage, and other adjuncts Of the camp
.Nstc Orleans yelfersonian Republican
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VALUABLE BUILDING LOT AT AUG
Y TION-On Wednesday, the both instant, at
halfpast o'clock p M we shall sell, on the prem
ises the western part of lot No. 10, in square 489,
fronting 25 feet on street, between 9Th and 6th
streets, and running back 100 feet 6, inches. This
lot is very desiraby located for private residence,
and is well worth the attention Of persons wishing
TO build.
Terms Of sale: One-fourth cash; the balance In
equal payments of g. l2, and Is months, lot ho'es
r. w. DYER & CO.,
July 2l-eod&ds hucuoneers.
ns- The above sale is unavoldably postponed
mi Monday evening next, same hour and place.
~ X. w. DYER & CO.,
Aug. 1-df hucuoneers'
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UNIVERSITY OF VrRGNIA--vAcANcIEs FlLED.--A
letter by last nights mail informs that William
Fl. McGuffey, esq.,, of Cincinnati, Ohio, has been
elected Professor Of Moral Philosophy and Political
Economy, in place Of George Tucker, esq; and
John B. Minor, esq, of Albemarle county, Profess
sor Of Law, in place Of H. St. George Tucker, esq.
The visiters present were: Messrs Cabell, Steven
son, Rives, Randolph, and Cooke; Messrs. Mason
and Hunter were absent Richmond Enquirer.
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NORTH CAROLINA
Pennsylvania ian
From the Pennsylvania

From the Pennsyvnnian.
THE INTEREST ON OUR PUBLIC DEBT.
II affords us the sncerest qualification to be able
to announce to the public, that the State treasurer
is now fully prepared to meet the instalmeut of
interest the public debt of Pennsylvania, falling
due on the 1st of August. We received yester-
day the following official announcement, furnish
ing the gratifying intelligence that the faith Of our
good old commonwealth will be maintained, and
her obligations sacredy redeemed, restoring at once
her credit and her honor.
The accomplishment Of this great object, 80 Justly
and anxiously desired by every Pennsylvania, Sc
cured as it has been by the efforts and energies of
our people, will establish character for integrity
among sister States, and receive the approval of
ALL at home and abroad.
STATE TREASURY OFFICE,
HARRIsBuRe July %, lS45
The holders of certificates of the funded debt of
this commonwealth are hereby notified that the in
terest due on the LIST proximo, will be paid at the
Bank Of Pennsylvania, in the city of Philadelphia
JAMES ROSS SNOWDEN,
State Treasurer
We congratulate the people of Pennsylvania upon
this result; and the ndispuable evidence it affords
of the willingness Of our citizens to stand by the
State in any and every emergency. Ii shows to the
world how dear to them is her integrity and honor,
and how false and unjustfable were the imputations
of reputation which the enemies of our State have
endeavored to cast upon her.
Mr. Snowdon, our interchangeable State treasurer,
will be in the city to-day, and will remain for some
days, being required to superntend the payment of
the interest. The eminent success with which his
praiseworthy exertions TO maintain the credit Of the
State have been crowned, cannot fail to be source
of lgrati6caiion to his many frends-as, indeed, il
will be to every one who cherishes the honor Of our
State.
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rHHE LAW LIBRARY, number for August,
Il Just received. Also, Meeson and Welsby s
English Exchequer Reports, volume llth, now
publishing at 81 so per volume
August FRANCK TAYLOR,
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Photographed notice.-The members
Of the Columbia Typographical Society are re-
quested to meet at the hall of the Sons Of Tempe
rance, on c street, tomorrow Saturday evening
August 2, at o'clock. full attendance is request
ed, business of Importance will be brought before
the meeting.
J. l.. SMITH,
Aug. Recording Secretary.
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THE COMING ELECTION.

As the approaching congressional elections in In
diana and North Carolina exciting considerable
interest, give below table of the candidates, and
the vote in the several districts at the last presiden-
tal elections:
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DATENT POCKET TELESCOPE LETTER
BALANCES Also large letter balances
of the finest finish and quality, suitable for public
offices, banks, and contingencies. just received
by
VIM. F. BAYLY,
Penn. avenue, 4 doors west of llth street.
August 1-4td
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From the N. O. Commercial Advertiser. July "a.

The Mexican brig Delfno, fourteen days from
Vera Cruz, brings advces TO the Sd Instant from
that place. and 70 the 25th ult. from the capital.
The Mexican papers are unusually silent on the
subject ofTexas, and the position she holds at pres
ent towards the United States, although the inten.
ton of The United States government to send troops
to the frontier of Texas known in the capita
on the 18th ut. The Mexican government had
made new division Of the republic into ten militia
ny departments--the filth comprises Nueva Leon
Coahua, Tamaulipas, and Tsras-thereby init
mating that she still intends to provide for the Tex.
ians as citizens of the Mexican republic.
The candidates for the presidency are engaging the
attention of the public journals; and, Judging from
their tone, General Herrera seems to be the favor
ite-though, had Gen. Bustamente arrived earlier
in the country, his friends might have made some
demonstrations in his favor. OF the latter the Vera
Cruzana says: "We know that he has offered his
sword to the nation in defence of her rights over
the territory of Texas and we believe the supreme
government will accept this noble offer" The sup
port Of so great military character the vanqush-
ed of Pueba, by the renowned prisoner of San ia
clnto can hardly give courage to the Mexican forces
destined to be employed on the occasion.
The President has convoked the Congress for the
consideration of various internal improvements, af-
fectng the tariff ETC. and, also, place before them
the proceedings taken by the government on the
resolutions concerning Texas passed at the last
sion. These resolutions empowered the President
W make Terms win texas on any conuluons save
her annexation to the United States. We shall now
see what effect the contamination of this act will!
have on the chambers
new military movement has taken place in the
organization of the militia, under the title Of sdefen-
ders of the laws"
"Gen. Range the leader of the last attempt at a
revolution, has been sentenced to ten years imprs-
onment, and loss Of rank and pay and Gen Basadre
the associate of Canazo, has been removed to the
castle of San Juan de Ulloa
The Hesperla says: at has been understood
that Santa Ana has received the grand cross of
Charles iii Of Spain," and calls on the government
for information this particular; as in such case he
has forfeited his right and title to the pension allow
ed HIM by Mexico, as well as that Of a Mexican
citizen.
when they freight with dye-woods The Tabasque-
nos have petitioned for the free entry of -four. The
two war-steamers are still lying at Vera Cruz, in
unfit state for sea.
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TREASURY NOTES OUTSTANDING

AUGUST !, 1S45.
Amount of the scoria issues outstanding LIST August
lS45, as per records of this Office SITS, AGA Is
Deduct cancelled notes in the hands of
the accounting officers 1900 0C
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,
Registers Office, August /, 1s45.
r. II. GILLET, Register
CONSTITUTION, U. S. Journal, and lntelligencer.l
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CITY HOSPITAL.

TIME board of vsiters of the City Hospital beg
renee of the faculty Of the hospital, authorized Mr..
VIM. Thompson to receive and collect contributions
for the support of charity patients in that instu-
ton The faculty of the institution furnish to the
afflicted poor, medical and surgical aid and advice,
lodgings, nursing, and medicines, gratuitousy. and
require payment, in each case, of only sufficient
sum to defray the small expense of subsistence.
To provide this, the visiters app al to the benevo-
lence Of their felow-citizens and hope to.fnd lib
eral spirit manifested, when they shall be called on
by the agent, or sub-agents duly authorized by him.
August
The Alexandria Gazette and Georgetown Advo-
cate will please copy.