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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-07-18
A PAIR OF TWISTED sPECTACLEs,
For The use of Cross-eyed Politicians.

Resoired, (by the Democra-
tic Legislature Of Maine Of
1885, That the territory of
Oregon, extending on the Pa
cific ocean from the forty-sc-
cond degree to fifly-four de-
grees and forty-nine minutes
north latitude, belongs 10 the
United States, and il is the
imperative duty Of the Gov
eminent to occupy the same,
and extend its sole jurisdiction
over said territory, without
unnecessary delay.
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NoRTH CAROLINA VoLUsTEERs.-The regiment Of volun-
tees called for by the President from the State Of North Ca
roina has been completed By of and Is ready for any
emergency that may arise The Of thy-tyo compa-
mics placed in the wheel and he number requred)
drawn therefom, Since then, learn some six or
eight additional companies have been rendered. making all
about forty companies which have volunteered their services
in this State, where only ten required
Raleigh Register.
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Resoiped, (by the Democra-
nc State Convention Of 1916, J
That although the American
claim TO the territory on the
Pacific ocean up the parallel
Of 81 40 north latitude was
one entitled 10 a vigorous as
sertion and prosecution, tina,
the recent settlement of that
long-vexed question reflects
high credit upon the Admin
istration, and meets the hear
" approval Of the people Of
Maine.
[Kennebec Journal.
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I spirit Of this age, and SUITED TO THE HIGH MIS-
SION OF THE UNITED STATES.
'We, therefore, sincerely trust that the Presi-
: dent will take the earliest occasion to assure
: MEXICO Of our willingness to enter upon negotia-
: tons, and not even to wait for her to come to
us in the attitude of suppliant, begging for quar-
!. tiers. "-KentalckY Observer & Reporter.
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TERMS

Two DoLLARs year, or OK DOLLAR for the first regular
each Congress- and FIFTY CENTS for the final
Of each Congress- and the for each Extra SEES
son--payable In all cases in advance.
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FROM MATAMOROS.

FROM THE "REPUBLIc OF mo GRASDR," JULr /.
CONDITION Army OccUPATIos.-The regulars
and volunteers composing the Army Of Occupation enjoy
ing uxuies which the unfortunate citizens who left
hind would assucdy envy them for they in a situation
appreciate them During the last days the windows
of heaven have been opened wide upon this of
try both upon the 'ust and the unjust" upon the Amcr-
and Mexican sides Of the Rio Grande The Of the
volunteers made Of stuff rather fine st ho-
mny through, but peculiarly fitted for showerbath purposes
The Of the regulars are Of them rotten and
ragged The stuff Of which they made originally
letter suited for plantation use, such negro clothing, &c
than for campaign Many poor fellow, however cannot
boast OF dapdacd OF the decsyed material named
but is living under shelter made of his blankets under
which he with difficulty sit upright The clothing and
during the short period Of the rainy which has already
passed. Very little complaint has been heard among the
They here with the hope Of being acfireiy
poyed They have made sacrifices enough (he vouneers)
have paid hceod the expenses that could have been in
CURED by the Government had the liberal provisions
been promptly made and erecnted for the health and ec
ency the army The uniforms and effects Of the regulars
have been destroyed and il will not, think, be exag
geaon say army supplies enough have been ruined, for
Of proper shelter have paid five times the of all
the necessares withheld from troops. The requson
for tents &c. made by Gen. Taylor long ago. There
no excuse for its having been neglected. Again there are
hand for the transportation Of supplies. Wagons
well pass between this place and Point Isabel and
there is not this moment single boat in the Government
service now running on the Rio Grandc.
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FROM (uEM.) SENTINEL July 10.
That the tariff act Of lsf2 has proved blessing to this
country it is only necessary to advert national credit
at home and abroad, since its enactment Sec how
the people have prospered since that time Why shall
bers Of Congress- therefore, shut their eyes to the experience
that we have recently been taught this interesting
question
The fate Of this question in the hands Of the Senate and
~ their guardianship trust every thing will go right Nor
VIII we allow ourselves, Notwithstanding the tchpengs
that reach our ears to believe that If the vote should be tie
Mr. DALLAS will fling his vote against The best interests Of
Pennsylvania The press and the people OF the State we
repeat should continue to send forth their loud hunders from
the Delaware to Lake Erie One great roadside in favor
the Tariff 50 that those who have act may know what the
people of Pennsylvania demand their hands. Yes, pK-
>MASp is the word
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CORRESPONDENTS JOURNAL OF COMMERCE.
WAsHIseros, Jury H.
Some few months ago, Mr. Reon one of the most eminent
Of the Mexican statesmen said citizen of the United
States that Mexico would without long
with the United States war; he said was necessary
to break down the military desposm that had long crushed
the liberties and the spirits of the Mexican people, Mexico
he sad rather her Government conquered before
the people could ever attain their rights
II is this aspect Of the that our war with Mexico il
less odous in estimation than for revenge or for
punder, for the punishment Of unjust aggression
becomes to prosecute the such manner that ii will
relieve the Mexican people Of their burdens instead of adding
to them. IL mistake, who are best acquainted
with the Mexican people tell me- send Jesuits among them
for the purpose Of concsng the clergy the people The
esus odous to the Mexcans and the order has been
suppressed in their country The proper mode Cancellation
will be TO authorize generals send for the civil auhor
ties of each town State they enter and offer them peace
and protection for the persons and property their citizens
and the free exercise Of all their rights the condition chat
they will not act against the United in any measure
and that they declare themselves independent Of the central
military government whether il be under Paroles or any body
else The people will every where gladly avail themselves
Of opportunity be rid Of the army expressions
We must do another thing, and do it Immediately
all the Mexican ports and give Mexico through them what
she has enjoyed, free trade Give them our cotton
goods without any duty They will be excellent customers
paying in bullion hides, and WOOL &c trade might com
mence Immediately, under the protection Of our fleets and
armies that would be vastly beneficial the people Of both
countries When the exorbtant duty shall be taken off quick
silver mining operations will become profitable Yam
kec skill will be applied to the production Of the precious
metals.
The complete POLITICAL moral and industrial regeneration
Of Mexico may be accomplished in the Of Of
three four years
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UNITED SrArts TRAssronTs. Colonel HusT has char.
tered the following named vessels for the purpose of
porting the volunteers here and expected Point Isabel
The ship Sea Lion for s75oo Norfolk FOR ST. 900, Middle
for $1,000 and the shenansa for $1,000.
[N. o. Picayune
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THE MEXICAN WAR. AGAIN.

The Washington correspondent Of the Journal
Of Commerce, in his Letter written on Saturday
last, (from which extract is subjoined, throws
an entirely new light upon the designs of the Ad.
ministration in the vast preparations which it has
made, and is making, ayowedly for the purpose Of
overrunning Mexico. According to this writer,
whom we believe to be familiar with the counsels
| of the Administration, and neither politically nor
personally unfriendly to those who compose it, but
rather in the confidence of its members, the dis
memberment of the Mexican empire is not the OBJ
ject or at least not the sole object of the projected
INVASION. The free citizens of the United States,
who have volunteered to perform military service,
as they have been led to suppose in defence of the
rights OF the United States, are to be marched into
Mexico, with our small Regular Army, amounting
in aggregate number to some thirty or forty thou
sand men, not to defend rights or avenge injuries Of
their own country, but to compel the Mexicans TO
change their Government, and to force them TO
ESTABLISH FREE TRADE! These are the objects for
which fathers are called upon to abandon their ami-
lies, children their parents, farmers their fields, and
mechanics their tools and workshops, to be march
ed off by companies, batalions, regiments, and
Di'SAoS5, W diioiS Sdiius, pre-
cipices, the ravines, and the de6les of Mexico
Will not that portion Of the People of the United
States who remain at home-( those who have vol
unteered having for the time Invested themselves
Of their political rights)-demand of Congress 10
interpose, before its adjournment and place some
limit to the unbounded discretion which, in mo.
men of excited patriotic feeling, they have given
to the President Of the United States to call out all
the power and resources of the country to carry on
this war with Mexico! The grant of discretion to
the Executive was for the purpose of prosecuting
this war to speedy and successful termination
What possible connection is there between speeda,
termination of war with Mexico and this extinc-
ton OF her sovereignty and prescription to her OF
laws, government, and policy! Iffese be the OBJ
ecis of the war, what becomes of the alleged wrongs
upon which the President founded his recommen.
dation to Congress, after he had begun the war; 10
recognise it And how long will it take for the
United States TO complete this great work Of
political, moral, and industrial regeneration of Next
co! Let the correspondent of the Journal ;, an
swer in his own words:
"Ihe complete political, moral, and Industrial
" regeneration Of Merico may be accomplished in
"Me course Of "A U.aR OF SOME THREE
" OR FOUR YEARS.''
Democratic banner., 1846-06-13
STEALING.

The rogucs in and about Nauvoo are be-
ginning to operate. The Eagle published at
that place, says: 'qhc total want of any thing
like a police force Or guard, holds out an
inducemcnt to these outlaws to plumber with
IMMUNITY" They succeeded in getting off
with a wagon and a bale of goods, on the
light of Wednesday, the Sd, inst. They
have also stolen several horses. The Ea-
gle seems a little wrathy in lis notice of the
matter, and thinks it ga matter of regret
that the scoundrels cannot be either appre-
hcnded or shot"
Democratic banner., 1846-06-13
OH OHIl GHIit

The editor of the Journal as chairman Of
a committee for the great wing mass meet
ing, denounced the present district bill as
an "odious g~crrymander!" Yet that same
editor was willing and anxious to "irnpose
upon the free people ofthis State" the thrice
odious bill of Gen. Wilson of Randolph
ooh prejudice! where is thy reason? Oh
shame! where is thy blush?" Could not the
man who swallowed the beast with the long
horn, take down that of DR.. Wclborn, obi
Gus as it is:
Democratic banner., 1846-06-13
INDIAN

lis said that a fight recently occurred
between the Kansas and Shawnee Indians,
in which several Of the Kansas tribe were
killed. They had attempted to steal the
horses Of the Shawnccs, who live on the
western frontier of Missouri, and were
pursued and chastised. The Kansas form
one of the most numerous tribes, and live
on the Kansas River some two hundred
miles west of the Missouri boundary line,
aad Immediately west of the Shawnces.
Democratic banner., 1846-06-13
O JOHN

This gentleman having becn nominated
by the Democratic Convention, which was
held in the town of st. Charles, Oh Monday,
the first inst, as a candidate for a seat in
the Congress of the United States, for this
district, will, on Wednesday the 18th, inst,
address his fcllow-citizens in this place; at
which time his friends and opponents will
have an opportunity of hearing the views of
Il man whose interest is closely connected
with those of the people of this section of
the state.
MIR. Jameson is a man who has been
long and favorably known otlc people of
this district, as an able an efficient advocate
of Democratic principles; and well may the
Democracy be proud that they have him
for their standard bearer in the canvass that
has just opened.
1t is in the power Of the democrats to G.
lcct Mr.. jameson, and if they fail to do so,
hey will have no one to blame but them
$cIves-"Unitcd we stand, divided we fall"
be the motto of every true demo-
crat-slall this be the case in this district?
If it is, the first Monday in August will tell
a dolcGul tale for wliggcry. So mote it be.
Democratic banner., 1846-06-13

Iii under all circumstances a mourn1ul
task to record the death of a iamentcd
friend; but there are circumstances under
which It'll painful beyond the power OF de-
scription. There are times, when every
nerve of the soul is so shocked: when the
whole mind is so paralized by the terrible
blow, thatit can find no language for the
ut~tcrance Of its feelings. Such are the cir
cumstarces under which VIC now speak oithe
untimely death of the gifted Buckner' who
has fallen another victim to the bloody code,
falsely styled honorable. He is dead, but
his memory lives enshrined in the hearts OF
a thousand friends, among whom we NUM-
Der ourself the companion of his early boy
hood. Together we laughed away thehourS
of recreation; together we poured over the
same books, and rccited the SAINT lessons
We knew him well-man and boy, he had
ever the same generous, impulsive, noble
soul. Even now his image rises 10 ouG view
as with fiery energy, he outstrips all his
~conpccrs, and is contending with his sem
Tors for every prize of distinction. Anoble,
liberal, generous feeling accompanies every
action, that disarms ~hiscompctitor of jeal-
ousy, and endears him to every heart
Scarcely had he attained the age of twenty
ere VIC see him at tie bar, enhancing all
who hear him. There too nc is great, there
too he is distinguished, for he seems born to
excel. But he is no moe. The genius that
shot like a meteor across our sky has ial-
len. He lies low-tle cold clod Of Inc val
ley now covers all that rcmain3 o: the gilt
ed, the talented, Tie noble BuckEer. There
he lies, and there let him r"St. He may
havehlad his foihles-lmmar nature * not in
faliiblc; bat let net The fooI breath Of Sian
der asperse lis bril- ht f~a". j": lin re
pose in peace.
Democratic banner., 1846-06-13
4 PLRLIC .NEETL.N'G

OF the citizens of Louisiana and all 9th
ers Interested, will he held at the Academy
III Louisiana on Saturday the Goth inst, at
ii O'Clock, to take into consideration some
measure to aid in the Improvement of the
road leading from Louisiana TO Bowling
Green. The citizens of TIE county inter
estcd in the road are earnestly solicited 10
attend. BY renucStnf
Democratic banner., 1846-06-13

Some unknown critics considering them
selves skilled in defining the minutiT Of the
human mind. have, aided by their strong
~pcrceptivc powers, made enormous c~alcula-
tons as to the painting Of the Ie|gin Ma
Would it be agreeable TO ask how
long since they became scientific?
DANY DUMPS.
Democratic banner., 1846-06-13
FRIEND.

FORGERY.-The Buonslick Times says:
awe understand that Samuel G.. Ward, who
was elected lst Licu'crant Of Tie first company
of Howard Volunteers, two weeks since, L few
days previous 10 his lcaring Glasgow, tagged a
letter OF credit on A. G Smilzcr & Co., ui -.
Louis, Tor three hun re! dollars, on which he
raised one hundred dollars from Capt. VIM. D..
Swinney.
lie lailcd' we Lcliere, from Tennessee, and
had been in this county but a few weeks"
Democratic banner., 1846-06-13

We learn that Tie fatal r~enccuntcr be-
tween Mcsscrs Brclr2r and Glover, grew
out Of the difficulty between hlcsSrrs
Broaddus and Taylor, i'll which ta"y ACTED
the part of seconds, and which VS. SUP
pressed by the interference Of the s@ci!'.
In the card of DR.. Taylor, Buckner VS.
indirectly charged with having given tie
information to the sheriff; and i'll note APP
pended to the same be was denounced by
Glover as a poitroon; this led Immediately.
to the fatal afray which ended in the death
OF both Buckner having met Glover on
the street, called 10 him TO dctcEd himself.
then drawinga revolving pistol discharged
one shot wIichtook cfcctin Glover's breast.
Glover then rushing upon him wrcsted the
the pistol from him, and discharged another
shot which passed through his heart. Buck
ncr died Immediately, and Glover in lew
hours afterwards.
Democratic banner., 1846-06-13

The Hon. Jno Wentworth, usually known
.as long John. has been renominated a can
|didale for CONGRESS- in the northern district
of Illinois. lie is asoodmember and ought
to be reelected.
At the latest accounts Gov. Ford ofllls.,
was in the city of St. Louis for the pur-
pose of making the necessary arrangements
for the volunteers from that State.
We return orr thanks to oNr friend, the
Hon. S. A. Douglass, for a copy Of his
speech on Tie Mexican War. tits a mas
tcrly effort worthy The head and Tie heart
of the ~''little giant"
In Pike county Illinois, a company OF Tone
hundred and eight volunteers has been raIs-
ed for the United States service.
The St. Louis Reporter of the Sth inst.
says: we see it stated in some of the Eas-
tern papers that Gen. Scott has declined
going to Mexico, and that a pretty tart cor
respondcnce has taken place between him
and the War Department.
On the Goth ult., Col. Feathcrston's regi-
'ment was mustered into the u. S. service
at n. Orleans.
The Legislature of Louisiana passed by
acclamation, a series Of resolutions conpll-
M entary TO Gen. Gaines, for the course pur-
sued by him during the war with Mexico.
John l.. O'Sullivan has Withdrawn from
the editorial chair Of the New York Morn
ing News.
jude !. J. Marshall, Of the Louisville.
Kentucky, Circuit Court, died Of aroplcxy
on the Sd Inst.
Commodore R"ns..aw died at Washing
.lon city OF tnc 29th nit.
Ger. Mcneil, Surveyor Of the Port Of
Boston, his offered ihs scrviccsto The Prcsi-
dent Tor the campaign against Mexico. he
is the ga.l,nt officer who, under the iInmc-
diatr commend of Col. Miller, took the
British battery at Lumdy's Lane during the
war of 1872.
We have received thcjunc number of tn"
St. Louis Magnet amont'Iy periodical pub
lishrd in ST. Lou.:;, hy T.. j. McNair, the
Number before us treats of Magnetism,
electricity &C., the articles on which are
we'll written.
We are authorized TO announce PHILA%-
DER DaAprA a candidate for the office o.
Justice of the Peace in Buffalo township.
Democratic banner., 1846-06-13

The Hon. A. Yell, member of Congress
from Arkansas has written a letter to the
Governor of that State offering his services
as a volunteer in the war with Mexico.
Democratic banner., 1846-06-13

On the 26th ult., 300 stands of muskcts
with bayonets, belts, cartridge boxes, and
"a large quantity of fixed ammunition, in
including grape and canister, were taken
from the Arscna! in New York city, and
shipped for the south, for the use of Ike
army in Texas.
Democratic banner., 1846-06-13

WISCONS1N.-%l,5 SEQ were pail for lands
IN one day, OF the Milwaukee Land Office.
Democratic banner., 1846-06-13

In our columns of to-day will be fonnd
the communication Of G., in opposition TO
the proposed constitution. We publish it,
not because VIC endorse it, but through re-
spcct to the author for whom VIC entertain
the highest regard, and because VIC wish to
see the dement's, as well as the merits ofthc
constitution, fairly discussed before the pcO-
pie. Its true, that there are sections OF
the new constitution, which are obiectiona-
bic; but taken as q whole, we think it dcci-
dedly preferable to the old, and shall there
fore give it our support. lThe article onthe
subject of Banking, to which the author of
the communication so s~trcnuously objects,
we decidedly approve. We have not the
room to review his article, at length in the
present number, but think it probable that
we shallfreely discuss the subjects touched
upon, prior to the August election. In the
mean time, we would be glad to receive
we'll written communications, from citizens
either for or againstthe proposed constitu-
ton. 1t is a subject that vitality concerns
the State, and should be fairly and freely
discussed.
Democratic banner., 1846-06-13
FOR REPRESENTATIVE in the State
Legislature,
NICHOLAS Z. MINOR, ESQ,
FOR SHERIFF OF PIKE COUNTY,
JAME A. ROBRINs.

1t will be seen from the appointments
published in another column, that the, Hon.
John Jameson will address the citizens OF
Louisiana, on next Wednesday, at II o.
clock NJ. We hope that the people will ger
orally turn out, and that We shall have a
full audience of all parties. We hope, too,
that we shall hear a discussion of general
principles, by the opposing candidates for
the Legislature. W. have but a little more
than amonth before the election, and it is
time that the canvass had commenced in car
nest.
Democratic banner., 1846-06-13

We return our thanks to Mr.. Buchanan of
the splendid, fast running steamer "Ocean
Wave" for a file of late st. Louis papers.
The Ocean Wave is under the command of
Capt. Whitney, "a stcamboatsman and a
gentleman; her officers are all men of steady
habits, and understand their business
Undcrsuch auspices the Wave will continue
to be a ~favorite among the people in "tiesc
upper diggins." And by way ofconcludirg,
we say that the Wave is not only superior
in accommodations and safety, but that she
is one of the swiftest running crafts in the
Upper Mississippi.
Democratic banner., 1846-06-13

The steamer Convoy on her lastt trip from
New Orleans brought to the port of St.
Louis BAG German emigrants; a fact which
may seriously effect the constitutions of the
Natives at the latter place.
Democratic banner., 1846-06-13

We are authorized to announce PHlLA%-
DIR DaAprA a candidate for the o!;!cc Of
Justice of the Peace in Buffalo township.
Democratic banner., 1846-06-13

The hail storm on Wednesday, the 81
inst, is said to have been very dcStructiv.
near Believillc. The hail stones are report
ed to have been as big as a mans fist, and
to have killed hogs and sheep which were
exposed to tie pelling.
Democratic banner., 1846-06-13

Two hundred men volunteered in Platte
county prior to the 29th ult., and in addi,
ton a company of mounted men was near
ly organized.
Democratic banner., 1846-06-13

By request we state that a meeting of the
citizens of Louisiana will be held at the
Acamdcmy on next Monday evening, for
the purpose of taking into consideration the
necessary arrangements for the celebration
of the FOURTH of JULY.
Democratic banner., 1846-06-13
MANY

!. by request al
Democratic banner., 1846-06-13

On the Goth ut, Col. Feathcrston's resi
ment was mustered into the u. S. service
at n. Orleans.