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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-07-23
THE FOREIGN NEWS

The cambria arrved at B,ston on FRIDAY ovo,;,,.
about b o'clock, and abstract of the in,ellioo,,.
o'""eht oy her, appeared simultaneously the next morn
''g IN The papers of New York, Philadelphia and Bal.
'"ore-snch are the wonders Of the Magnetic TeIe.
graph! The news is important but we have M, recs,
tu any more Of The details than those to be f,und i,
another col INN, except extract from Sir R,be,,
ree speech on resgnng. In our next we shall oiva
copouo extracts.
The resignation Of Sir RoBERr was M, u,e, ro.,oa
lie c"nsra'ulaes himself upon retiring tba, ..exe,v
cause o' quarrel WIN that great country IN the ,s
sue o' me Atlantic Is tetmna,edo His wbole .,o..,,
IS ehcohmohly able and interesting Ia the ,u,se $
IT, ne gives an extract or two from the C,ov.o,,,
s2"ed IN W ashlaston We annps the article a.
ny n''n' IN relation 10 the navigation of the Orso,n
, L rom Tie point at which the 40 h n,,allsI 81 -,
uo s''ah De i"ond 10 IDiersect the great nn,,,,o
orahch ~ Tie Columbia river the nayipatinn -, tn
T 1,a"o" sa' DC Tree ana open 10 the Hudsoo's Raw
company. aud 10 all BRUSH subject. l,ad,oo nil, LAY
same. TO the punt where The sand btsnrh ,n.,s 'o
stream to The ocean, with free access iou and 'a
o s"'" river or rivers, II being understood TIA, oil -
usual Pofages along the line thus desc rbed shall in ,,
o1 ''ee ano open In navigating the said rv.,
U, MYERS bHsh SUBJECTS. with lhe. guss and me- i.
sna'i ne 'rta on the same failing a, .,,; f'..'
C"''eo Qua esj u being. however, alwa,s ,,do,s,,
','a' "o''g IN lhls article shall be- construed ,s -
s' '" .e"uea 10 prevent, the Government, IF ,l, T,,
eo o'a'es from making any regulations ros,eo,i, H.
navigation OF the said river or rivers ma, rs.,"e 'he
with the present treaty." INCONSISTENT
" wiz be seen that not word is said abn, tho H.,
'"s we navigation To The period of the ,erm,a,,oo IS
we present 'hafer Of the 1udson's Bay C,mnanv
we nope no difficulty, or misunderstanding NAV oc,
Io"' 10 our mind, 1t Is clear, tha, The rgh, by the
e'e' VI mo treaty, enures during the existence ,f
'as company whether under the present ora renewed
charter
we o"nol whether The presen, mnisty can stand
" curious thing, that Wing measures in England
ca" De carried only bya Tory Conservative. ministry
q" ROBERT FEEL, Conservative as he is, Is the great.
est reformer of The age.
Inc cambria, II Is said brought out The ratification
Oh me Oregon treaty, by The BRUSH Government,
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MATsMoRAs, Mexico. June so

Grn. Iaylois camp ON this side the Rio Grande is
yet above water In spats although the chances Of being
driven or drowned ont still look even. sat upon the
banks OF the II er this morning with my feet paddin
IN The water 50 yon may learn hnw we are 10 in,
undailon. wish that some Of those members of CON
gress, whe leased 10 designate the officers of our
army as 'epaulctsd loalers," and waspSwaised VAN.
plres hanging about high places" could get a pmnse
OF them nowln Tact, could share their prvations and
dscomioris with them, they would forever hold their
tongues, The poor devIls-as though they laugh and
make light OF the annoyauces which heset ihem-appear
IN plight most piul many of them really having dry
rag 10 Their backs or dry blanket 10 sleep Tor near
ionleh. Hanging about high places. half way 10 TO
The knees Ia mud and waler-Gen Ia, lor and Colo.
mel wigs among the res,-and nothing bnt an absD.
Lutte tear OF being drownded has driven any from their
position The two regiments OF Louisiana volunteers
MAINS and W alon'son the opposite bank Of the river
occupy higher ground yet they are bad enough of in
all conscience All are sui enjoying better degree of
hea'h man one could suppose they would bat am fear
iol, II they remain here long that some endemic
may make lis appearance among them.
| Volunteers are still arriving by regiments and still
Zen lay iof Is without transportation any means of
moving 'hein Where are the steamers ordered 10 be
purchased lung since Tor the use If arny1-Here is a
Stage o' wafer high enouge reach Reynosa and Ca
sfgo win ease and safely. yet there safe con-
veyance even across The tlver. cannot conceive a
situation more trying 10 the patience aud more mortify-
ing 10 The feelings at the commander in chief Than tie
one ne Is nav placed in. With men enough to ma rch
TO any quarter he has not the means to move then, m
inch. "
From the interior the news is varions and con,radc
tory. II is said thai portion OF The Mexican infantry
mas lett Iehares Tor some punt near Tamplco and very
likely such Is the case For some time HE inbaba ois
OF Maam'ras believed that the troops would return
ana e-iake The placecuud not Tor une moment sun
pose mat The Americans would be allowed TO hold quie,
Possession oi The cay. believe that they have now
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and dlnrs, and discharged Or course this is The
last tina, will be heard of the affi 50 far as Court of
Justice is concerned. IN Virginia. the General Court
n The case of SIN fixed The price Of murder al S25.
0Oe. The Coui in Kentucky does not estimate life a,
sohi rate. Ne sec il stated that il is about The
,wenrh Iriai for murder. homicide in s. me shape.
which has taken place in Lexington. within the last
duzen years. all Of which resulted in the arqntial or
escape in sumo way, Of the pfrspns arrange dSuch is
fire state Of public sentiment, and such the miserable
system Of procuring jurors, that here possb lily Of
convicting man Of murder, in any Western or South
ern State provided he has money in ABUNDANCE
We express il deliberate cnnvicton that no MN
who can command twenty or thirty thousand dollars,
and whose connexions respectable could be
and punished for any murder, however alrocious and
Deliberate We speak only Of The South and West.
but Of Virginia We have no reason TO pride ourselves
upon the administration Of Justice in our own Slate
trial for homicide Of any kind, if lire prisoner be no,
poor and TIendess, is nohing than solemn farce
The murderer of M. MuiR has fled /, was unneces
his means and respectable family cunnex
ions. he would certainly have been acquitted or a, any
rate. cond have purchased his enlargement by eub, ~,
Ten thousand dollars in the shape VI 6rleed Iecoy.
nzance.
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p'seh np all hopes The nnmb.f It M.sicsn soldier .
~ AmiFfey Is known Ia be small, ArI,ia wb,se
Course has bern susl'ned by the Government Is al his
hacienda near lbs city with few men only Tie mum
Der of Infantry al fehsres j. present only 500 with
s"afi orce oi cavalry Ia The neg tborhopd Gen "a.
fdfs Is said Ia be en totde for Monterey with 6UOO
men-s some fay as lstges number rs 5000. Scuuttno
parties III lrNsns will Probable be IN, az s,n as
the fad- are IN travelling condil,po and .hpn il will
DE ef'nll 10 ascertain The full orce and ,nteni,sns Of
fhe eeemy.
The infih Of July wiz be npdr Ne, and learn
That extensive preparations being made 10 celebrate
II with all bonor
hat rare chnncc doe. this psce nov present for
'hat,cal OF s''me speculation OF the kind ahbouob
DO noi kno" how long II would last. At present the
sahpl'"V fo'ns bar h"ns, restaurants, &c. are picking
up all all The surplus change. saw small troupe OF
Mexican lonbl'fs or circus riders parading The streets
yesterday, mounted on miserable horses. The leader
Vas bespaierng the North Americans with pfaisp
"hiie his horse was btspalierlna them with mud. (
lid not learn whe her he collected much II an aneirnce
q. w X.
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Correspondence Of The Journal of Commerce.

WAsHINGToN, July IL.
Some few veais ago, Mr. Region, one of the most EN-
lnent q, the Mexican sta esmen said citizen Of the
United States that Mexico would never be
without long war with the United States. war; he
sad was necessary 10 break down the military desptism
that has 50 long crushed the liberties aud the spirits Of
the Mexican peupe. Mexico, he said or rather her
Govcthmrni. must be conquered, before their people
could ever attain their rights.
1t Is IN tins aspect Of the case that our war with Mex
lco Is less odous In cur estimation than a for re
ven9e OF Tor plumber. for the punishment Of un,
Just agg resson u becomes prosecute The war in
such manner that will relieve the Mexican people of
their burdens instead of adding them II was a mis-,
take ms some who hest acquainted with the Mexican
people tell me- 10 send Jesus amongst, them for the pur
pose OF concIllang the clergy the people The Jesu
ISIS are odous to The Mex;ans and the order has been
suppressed IN their country. The proper mode Of con
citation VIII be 10 authorize generals 10 send for the
c,v' authorities Of each town State they enter and of
Ter them peace and proec ion for the persons and proper
y Of their citizens, and the free xercse all their rights
on the condition ih'i they will not against the United
states IN any measure. and that they declare themselves
lndependen. of the central military government whether
be nader Paroles any b1dy else. The people will
every where, gladly avail themselves of an opportunity
to be nd OF the army and lis expressions.
We must do another thing and do II immedl lately -
lake all The Mexican ports, and give 10 Mexico, through
them. what sho has enjoyed free trade. Give
them our cu,on goods without any duty. They will be
excellent customers. pa, ing in bullion hides, aud wool
nc. trade might commence Immediately, under the
protection Of our fleets and ARMIES that woud be vastly
Beneficial 10 the people Of both countries When The
orbanl duty shall he taken off quicksilver mining ope,
railons will become profitable; Yankee skill will
snon be applied 10 the production OF the precious met
ais.
The complete political. moral and industrial regene>
ration of Mexico may be accomplished in the Of
war oi some three nt four years.
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WAsaiSeroS, July l6. 1876.
UNITED STATES SENATE.

Mr.. Dix presented peUn rom about 40 importer.
81 silk 10 the city ii New York sgsInsi al ralrom duiie
N silks. representing that great auJs viii commrc
u they are adopted, aud against the ad raorem prncp,
Aenerally.
Mr.. DIX moved tia, the petition lie on the table
Mr. Webster moved 10 teller The petition the Print,
Ing Committee. lie wondered thai The Senator IN M,
seping the petition itle afraid that he would
ia under The charge o king; Tor he found ihs
every one " HI prescribed pevn repr, sentiug The
wi Effects OF tie preseui bill repeal The aun was u
be Denounced MS person WIN fuimna led Jrnuuris nns
and as panic maker on all these occasions The Or
gan Gish the moboiony vi a kou click. called
'panlc! PANEL ranir'' but be, uns wltnuut intend
N: TO create unnecessary alarm would cvnnue To pur-
cue the svarse in relson to these petitions which he had
marked out for himself
Mr.. Cameron then presented a number Of peiilions
frum mpurters and cs Penna against the re.
pralng VI the Tariff. Referred 10 the Committee ON
Finance.
AI. Lewis from the Committee on~F nance replfted
yhe Treasury Note Bill iron The loose without amend
meni, which was considered as IN Committee Vi the
W hole, aud then p stpup,d until Ia lnufrow.
Mr.. flannegaa ben csura NJ his resolution FOR the ad
e'urnmen, oi Congress On The 20ih July
Mr.. Turney moved 10 substitute ihr 10Th OF August
Ior the 20,h July.
Mr.. ilaanegsn accepted the modification.
MI Lewis opposed The passage Of The resolution and
nays Sc
Afer remarks fpm Messrs Sewer, Calhoun.
sud Csss, the nsaluliOn adopted, yeas %, nays
IL.
Mr.. Lewis then moved 10 change The hour Of meet
ing 10 ~ O'clock. OBJECTED and laid over under the
rule.
Mr.. Lewis then moved thai when the senate sdjlnrn
ed, ishould adjourn 10 morrow morning al 10
o'clock
Mr.. Mangum demanded that the motion be laid over
ander the rule.
The Pres,des, decided that the motion did not come
within The rule.
Mr.. Alsngnm appealed from The dccisun of The Char
and alter some debate, was reversed by u 10
IS.
The Texas Navy bill was then taken up aud after
some remarks in'm Mr. Huntington uppusu, II was
sponed until tn murrw.
The IanH bill Vas then tak up, aud Mr. DAVIS
addressed the Senate a, length IN opposition 10 The
bill
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-07-23
From The Richmond Enquirer.
MI RIDER AND ROBBERY.

The mysteries attending the sudden disappearance, on
the I'd oil February last OF F Ado,phus Muir. Esq, OF
Dnwiddle county, have been explained by The discovery
OF MI Ms body, on farm formerly owned by his faith.
er. but recently purchased by man named Eppes
he letters purporling 10 have been written BY Mr.
Muir, from Petersburg, New York, Sc, 10 his bro.
lher, John A. Muir, Esq. explaining The causes of
his ABSENCE, are supposed 10 have been written by said
Eppes (sad 10 be slave trader,) who has fl d. and TO
whom suspicion attaches as tie murderer, The prnc-
pal IN the tragedy. tre coored man. resldlny in the
nelghborhood OF ihs bloody deed understand reveal
ed me dark secrets connected with this melancholy az
TAR and poInIed out the spot where Mr. Ms body had
been hidden The object OF the murderer is supposed
was TO Obtain the bonds given by Eppes for The land pur
chased OF Mr. Muir. ClrcumslanIial evidence leaves
but little doubt that Eppes the murderer The
bnnds were seen IN his possession few weeks alter the
disappearance Of Mr. Mutan he has also recently sold
MI Ms. watch, much broken, 10 Mr.. Charles Lunsden
OF Petersburg. AR, Muir was young gentleman well
known 10 many OF the citizens of Richmond. having
resided here, few years since, with Mr. James
Evans.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-07-23

Congress has named day Tor adjournment. !,
leaves the Executive To manage as i, best NAV wal,
'or which alone is responsible. 1t has done n,bi,g in
me way Of raising ways and means but 10 autborz tho
President 10 issue Treasury Notes and borrow money
10 The amount of ten millions 1t has laid no taxes IN
meet the Interest," and has done its best 50 far. 10 TO-
ddce the income by the passage OF bill, which it is
prePos'erous to call one for revenue Should the Ri,
become law, the Government credit will be as low 40
II was !" loll and AZ Loans will mol be obtained and
reasury notes, of course, will be below par.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-07-23

" lha city OF Lexington, in Kentucky, was kept
IN state OF excitement for several days, by the trial of
Young SHELBY grandson Of old Governor SHELBY, for
murder The defence enlisted some Of the first talent at
The State, MIR. CLAY being the leading counsel. The
evidence was "clear and indspuiable-as our title to
me whole OF oreson-and that the prisoner was guilty
oil cold buoded murder, one can doubt The .Jury
however could not agree and discharged, and al-
forwards, SHELBY was bacd in the sum of ten ,bous
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DEMOCRATIC REVIEW

The July number has been received and contains Sc,
Sera' Articles OF considerable interest," which we have
no' ''"e to notice more particularly io-day. 1t has
likeness OF General JACKSON, engraved from the por,
trait take" OF him in his las, days We annex
The TABLE OF CONTENTS.
! Practical Annexation of England.
II. Modern Arms and Armies.
III Howa'ds Special Term Repors-New York
Supreme Court Special Term Reports; by N. Howard.
IT, Counsellor at Law, and Deputy Clerk of the SUI.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-07-23

Key DR JGpsoN and lady. accompanied by
Der OF new mission families tr the thurman Empire
alter very appropriate religious services at Central
wharf, consisting OF the singing OF an original hymn, and
prayer by the Rev. Mr. Gtllel of Phadel pha-embark
ed II Is day 81 one O'clock in the ship FanclHl Iidn
As faithful ambassador OF the Prince of Peace ;" and
as one OF the first represent lyes of five thousand
Baptist churches of the l led States DIR. J. has
during the thirty four wears Ut his lahoS.
cured in high degree the confidence and respec, of
the intelligent Of all denominations Boston .Iu
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-07-23
The NJ / RIDER IN DINWIDDIE

We published IN our last account of The mys,ers
Gus disappearance of Mir MuIR Of DinwiddIe county
IN February last. 1t has been ascer aimed that he was
murdered ana there every reason to believe, by his
neighbour W. ID. ErPEs. The body of Mr.. Muir has
bee" 'onnd upon The plantation of EPPEs. The grave
was pointed out by negro man, who says he was for
'ed oy his master obury the body EpPEs has since
escaped. reward OF $500 is offered by ,he family Of
MI MUIR Tor The apprehension of the murderer. We
have fuller account Of the particulars in the Petersburg
papers, but IN the mean time content ourselves with
the following article lrum the Enqnirer
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-07-23

WAsH,NGroN, July Ii. 1916.
.utssrs. Edifors-Asa friend TO The la.e Gen. John
Z. v an Ness and his widow. teel in duty bound To
reply 10 paragraph IN your paper of to-day, headed
IA Singuiar Case
II is said IN your psper that 1.-The annunciaion" Of the
existence 1.-THE widow" was a subject of surprise be
cause he (Gtn. " n y was not known to visit the
soy IN question: This great mistake; his frequent
visits " the lady not only subcc, ior curiosity
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-07-23

W There is very great tribua'ion among ,Le
party IN Washington. 1t is now doubtful whether tho
Bill, reducing the Tariff. can be forced tbrugb tho
Senate. The n Y Evening Post (Dem. saws i, will
not become law. Mr.. Semple, of Illinois, it is said.
had got 10 the cars his way home but was captured
and brought back by the Editor of the Union and
member of Congress from his Stale.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-07-23
GIN. NGGA,-1he New Orleans Bulletin of the 7th

We learn that this gentleman (Gen. Vega received
yesterday permission from the War Department 10
make his residence during the summer MONTHS either
at Lexington or three other specified places kenluck
y, OF al Cincnalti, or other places mentioned in the
State OF OHIO and during the winter either Baton
Rouge or this city, with directions report month
10 the Department. He is also informed that should he
wish I, visit any other part of the United States any
application from hun will be avurably considered.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-07-23

Vt The Union contains list of fifteen appointments
as surgeons and as many as Assisla, Surgeons under
Inc act OF 18TH June The persons appointed are ven.
efa'iy from the Western States. Louisiana is aoa,
passed over We presume ii is thought suficisn, for
her mat millions Of the public none, are spen, within
her boders
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-07-23

~ The friends of Mr.. MUIR FASTENED TO Ricbmo,a
gel Proclamation, for the apprehension Of Eppr.
when 'o' there was no Executive To is,ne il, Tn.
Governor at his home, in Fauguer and the Lieu,ep,
AIT Governor al Lewsourg, attending the Court Of Az
Peas. nice slate of things truly.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-07-23

W Forty companies Of volunteers rendered their
SERVICES 10 ;he Governor of Norm Carolina and las he
was authorised to accept the services OF only he
solved the difficulty ofmaking selection by deciding
by which shoud stay at home.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-07-23

@5- One third OF the town of Nantucket has been
destroyed bv fire. One hundred and eighty bniId-
'nss were consumed and property to an immense a.
mount.
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W he sale advertised by Alexander Tompkins and
job" VIM Dudley, Trustees. to take place. on Tuuns-
DAY the 24h, should have been FRrpAY, the 24b Of
July.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-07-23
Valuable Town Property
For Sale,
VIZ Undersigned oilers ior sale that valuable prop
Il cry, IN The town OF Lynchburg, long known as
kYIE'S CORNER

lhls Is one Of the best located lots in the town. for
business, aud is emueny worthy the attention of cam
iasts The undersigned ANXIOUS To sell, and invites
ne afPcau"n OF purchasers. For terms, (Which will
be LIBERAL and the nile made undoubtedly oood ,,,I
70 Charles l.. Nosby, who is authorised to sell -
FREDERICK MONrMOLLIN.
- Trustee, &c
lie lot contains 81 feet front, running back the usual
ueP'n OF town lois, and will be sold in whole in sepa
rate parcels as may be desired. L. NJ. Trns,ee
June 25 ,s,f
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Gs- See the letter on our first page to a member of
Congress. tells some plain facts.
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ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS
oo'" Houses of Congress have passed resolution to
adjourn on the 10Th Of August.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-11-21
THE MANUFACTURERs RUINED

The federal party declared that the passage of
the Tariff would PROSTATE The manufacturing bu-
siness, close The doors of factories, and turn The
laborers ont of employment. The following from
the money article of the Boston Post shows the
ruin which the new Tariff has brought upon the
manufacturing business:
" Manufacturing stocks are earnestly manfred
Tor at better rates. Amoskeag is worth &c per
cent. advance. and Merrimac moi to be had a, 40
The lower qualities of cotton goods advanced
rom I'D 10 20 per cent. within a short time, as
consumers who held off during the panic ascer-
tanned that prices had been depressed below cost
and charges of importation under the new tariff.
and much below the cost of manufacture in this
country, at the rates now current for raw materi.