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True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-08-19


PENITENTIARY BURNT.-On Thursday
evening last, about q o'clock p. NJ, the
citizens were notified that the Penitentary
was on fire, and that the prisoners were
trying to escape therefrom. However,
aid soon arrived from town sufficient TO
assist the Keepers. and prevent the flight
of the prisoners.
The building had been fired the mat
RAISES of the prisoners, consisting of straw
and ShuckS had been opened, and added TO
the other combustible matter OH the inside
of the building, which was used TO start the
fire; and so rapidly did it spread over the
building, that by the time a sufficient num-
Der ofcillzens could reach the Penitenlary,
which is about one mile from the State
House, the top of the building was in a
hame-too far advanced TO arrest its pro-
gress.
The prisoners were taken out, guarded
bv the citizens, and conducted 10 the Jail
of the county, where they are now safely
and securely lodged. Not one made his
escape; though one by the name of Nor
Gan attempted TO break through the guard,
after they were released from the building
armed with knife and Ratchet; but in the
act was shot dead by the promptness of
one of the prisoners who had been armed,
aud was acting with the guard.
The conduct of several of the prisoners
we understand, was highly exemplary:
aud who rendered the guard essential SER
vice, from the commencement through the
continuance of the outbreak; and, in fact.
until their services were dispersed with
by the presence Of the citizens.
The loss is considerable TO the State;
but we have no correct information as TO
what amount, and, shall, therefore, wait
the result of an investigation, which we
learn will be had in few days, for further
particulars; when we shall avail ourselves
of the first opportunity TO publish them.
Arkansas Banner.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-08-19

from the date hereof or sooner, if possible.
In witness whereof the respective plen-
ipotentiaries have signed the same, and
have affixed thereto the seals of their arms.
Done at Washington the fifteenth day of
June, in the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and forty six
JAMES BUCHANAN, L. s.
RICHARD PAKENHAM, IL. s.
And whereas the said treaty has been
duly ratified on both parts, and the respec-
tive Publications ofthe same were exchang-
ed at London on the sevenreeth uItimo,
by Louis McLane, envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentiarY Of the United
States, and Viscount PaImerston, her Br-
tannic Majesty's principal secretary of
state for foreign affairs, on the part of their
respective governments:
Now, therefore, be it known, that I,
JAMES X. POLK, President of the Uni
ted States of America, have caused the
said treaty to be made public, to the end
that the same, and every clause and article
thereof may be observed and fulfilled with
good faith by the United States and the
citizens thereof
In witness whereof, | have hereunto set
(L.s.) my hand and caused the seal ofthe
United States to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington this 9TH
day of August, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and fortysiX, and
of the independence of the United States
the seventy first.
JAMES X. POLK.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-08-19

FENO all persons interested tn the lands, tene-
"A ments. and Entertainments OF WILLIAM
C. TERRELL, deceased:
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-08-19

Academy will open on Monday, September
18th
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discussed in DETAIL from the ateness Of the hour, from
vcon that they would certainly be rejected and from dis
position TO show the forbeaance towards former po
cal associates who seemed TO be acting under deluson
But since this orbearance instead Of being received in
per spirit has been used weapon OF attack against the
Wings and adduced evidence of acquescence in those
resolutions fit that this Misrepresentation should be
Teced OF the fifteen resolutions thus introduced twelve
were Withdrawn by the and the other three
ected by vote of the Conventions singular mode Of
expressing aeqecence Though them capable
of various interpretations, some OF which enough
it is hazardng nothing TO say that passed they would have
been interpreted by many 10 be entirely inconsistent
with the principles character and sentiments Of the Wings
of Massachusetts, Considering the quarter from which they
came and the speeches by which they oeshadowed in
the morning and recommended in the afternoon their adoption
would have been represented nothing less in effect than
complete adhesion to the Abolition party"
The writer supposed that the adoption of Mr..
PHLLIps's resolutions would have subjected the
Convention to the charge OF adhesion to the Adolf
tioniss. He little thought that government
organ here could ingeniousy deduce the same thing
from the rejection of the resolutions.
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agency, however may be the force employed,
however fertile the Of the commander The route
hes wholly in mountain REGION unproducve in ITSELF yield
ing out scaniy and miserable support its weched popua
ton, and aodng supplies, if any, of inferior quality and Of
the most limited extent to invading army To bring the
Government of Mexico to their TO force them TERMS
in the energetic language of Gen Scott conquer
peace it is necessary be able to dictate to them the terms
within sight of their own capital To accomplish this end
why send army upon Santa Fe, second upon Chi
huahua and a third upon New Leon or Zacaecas BY
neither of these the city Of Mexico easily
attained, and by two of hem with armies il is impossible
Are the people Of the United States then, pursuing Of
conquest of propagandsm of necessity they hope
convert provinces to their political faith by sending forth
among them armed solde to quicken their conclusions
and give energy to their admiration Are they DESTROYS, by
grand military display, exhibit the Mexcans the
superiority of their free institutions those of their
humble neghbors Do they hope, by series Of marches and
counermaches, by gerng bayones and flashing sabe by
waving banners and the cangor Of martial music, nm
date people too proud to work and almost too poor be
pited Do they wish, by lavish expenditure of public
funds, to bride whole nation throw of its allegiance
Are plant flag the Preside Rio Grande
drums San Fernando, Santa Rosa, and Monclova carry
the tramp of our steeds through Bava Saado San Car
los and Chrcote, and let the thunders of our artillery roll
military prowess of great nation and the inherent energies Of
a free people So far be known present
these the sole objects of this expedon-an expedition
conceived in folly and which has already millions of the
national treasure although yet passed the threshold
The object OF military force to have been wholly
forgotten, wuly perverted in the inception of this
ment An army has been organized from the citizens of the
country and sent forth, to battle for their countys rights
and against opposing armies of their counys enemies but
political emssaries armed it with muskes and cartridge
boxes but expected perform the functions of stump
and coffee statesmen. 1t idle by false pretexts
attempt to disguise the fact political proseytim, military
must be the sole purposes of the march upon
Chihuahua. not directly to influence the Government of
Mexconot to hasten peace but by parade of military
strength through of its departments render the in
habants thereof dsaected and in the end induce them
has proved the United States agco farce
The process annexation. of conquest has
upon the unoendng people of unfortunate Republic may
il not result in conquest virtue and morality,
laws and institutions, and leave bequeah those who
shall come after heritage of national dshonor conse
luence Of Republican rapacity RONDENAC.
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TnAeIcAL AFrnR.-.Mr. ID. NJ. Horr, a Lottery Broker
IN this place, shot yesterday morning. about hafpas
O'Clock, as is represented and believed, by Mr. VIM r
Myers who according to report accompanied by his BROTHER
Col D ). Myers and Mr.. VIM. $. Burr, went into his
office, the former armed with revolving pistol for the pur-
pose Of making the assault Mr. Hoyt twice wounded,
of his thighs and woundng also the other Late yeser-
day evening he alive but understand that there
very slight prospect Of his surviving his wounds
The cause OF this agca affair has been the subject Of
mark Ia this place for several days past and the event
FORE has excited surprise here The injury said have
been inflicted upon Mr. Myers by Mr. Hoyt in the
delicate relation OF life
Mr. Myers and the two friends who accompanied him made
no effort to escape and they arrested his house during
the day The before the Mayor last evening"
and the parties baed each in the Of 900 until
Wednesday next They ready proceed with the
animation at once, but there hcng evidence before the
Court iDcupang hem the deferred for the pur-
pose, il is understood, Of procuring testimony.
LItiehmond Wig Of Tuesday
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LAMESTABLE.-The drowning of eighteen men by the
ovcrturnng Of boat at Kingston, Canada West has been
noticed The Herald Of the 18th brings the particulars Of
the sad affair II that twenty -four men, who were en-
poyed on the Government works at Cedar Island
turning home in boat and made for the town. round Point
Frederick But before they had proceeded far several Of the
men, avoid the wash Of the waves shifted their places rather
suddenly TO the lee side Of the boat by which she was upset.
and eighteen o. them were drowned before assistance could be
afforded Six were saved two Of them by swimming and
the others got on the boat and pank Most Of left
wives and children. On family the dreadful blow has
fallen with peculiar severity, five Of them having pchedhe
iather the husband two brothers. and botherin
laid down dead before the agonzed wife and sister They
were recent emgans only six weeks IN the country Alto
gethcr there are fourteen made Widows and seventy
two children LEFT orphans by this terrible calamity.
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MonE GovEaSMEST PApEu-At Fort Leavcnworh vast
amount of duebls have been executed by the Quaemase
payment of wagons and other articles purchased by him
the United States This is another species Of Government
paper used as substitute for moneyone Of the shifts the
Government officers driven for want Of money. The
Locofocos have been constantly decamng against paper
but they will have many kinds Of piper
aoat that it will be difficult tell what TO call it, These
notes issued by the Quaremaser will be subjected heavy
discount If they cashed and Of the Government
will have pay much higher prices for those things that
compelled buy. The OF this stuff about Fort Lea
said be very large Where the mntdrops
Where is the hard currency Isl Louis New Era 25h uk
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INDIANA DGHr.-We learn that the letters by the Great
Western, in reference to the negotiation going in
London for the adjustment of the State debt Of Indiana
der the law Of last winter favorable the of the
arrangement We have ourselves the letters but
give the information II is communicated from
spectacle source II may be proper however say that
saw letters month two since, from Of the London
bondhoers from which inferred that they would require
some modification Of the law before yielding its conditions
Time will show which version is right-our Of Commerce
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Tux UpPER TES TnoUsASD.'-The late census of Bos-
ton has developed curious facts There is no upper
ten thousand in that cyno if to keep servants be
sary TO the distinction Only three hundred and rfu frmi-
hes in Boston keep than domcscs and but four
thousand four hundred and families keep them all
while fifteen thousand hundred and seventy four am-
lies live in household Independence, doing their house
work entirely This the aristocracy which demagoeues are
constantly railing it,
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The Sub-Treasury is theoretically III operation,
but itreuses practically to accommodate itself to the
condition OF things. IL is required to perform 50
many functions incompatible with each other and
impossible in themselves, that its authors almost
in despair One of the peculiarly embarrassing cir
cunstances attending it is that whilst il denounces
all bank paper, and rejects every form of credit, and
goes to the death for hard money, and nothing else,
the Government is at the same moment issuing a
substantially irredeemable paper currency--paya-
bic nowhere-without specie basis, and bearing
no compensating interest. This is thrust out with
one hand TO the creditors Of the Government whilst
the other is engaged in exacting the specie and
nothing but the specie, from its debtors. This is
the actual condition Of things. A senseless hue
and cry is raised against bank paper resting on
specie basis, and redeemable every where on the in
slant; and most injurious war waged upon the
currency, which is the almost exclusive medium Of
the whole business Of the country, just 10 carry out
theory or illustrate principle. And the Govern
ment itself is simultaneously issuing deprecated
paper OF its own, and claiming the most extensive
credits. Nothing could be more preposterous
absurd nothing more unsound or Objectionable, but
the expense and injury of the great humbug itself
The whole scheme would bring blush upon the
check Of skifu mouniebank.
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CoSsEcRArIos ron OREoos.--A very imposing ceremony
took place Sunday morning las n The Roman CATHEDRAL
at Monteahe oeyang TO the pal dignity Of the Rev.
Mr. Banchet of the canons. who was. nominated ~
Rome for the office Of Archbishop Of Oregon His title q
Archbishop Of Waawalla." Seven dioccsee are now
formed in Oregon, and professionally three preaes Supe
tend them, the Archbishop and two Bishops -
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MAIsE.-Two more Wing Representatives were
elected in Portland on Monday last. The vote was,
Wing 954, Loco 400, scattering 32l. This makes
40 Wings to A Locos far as heard from.
large number of district elections for the choice OF
Representatives ara To be held Monday next.
The number of this class of elections is large that
they leave still in doubt the political character
( the next Legislature
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PROSECUTION THE WAR.-Gen. GAINES, il is
said, has received orders from Washington for the
immediate transportation of all the troops now sta
toned on the Eastern Division to the seat of war
on the Rio Grande. Letters from Washington also
state that orders are TO be transmitted to the Gulf
for the taking OF Tampico.
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Isaac FRAsKs who began life boatman, died recent
" his residence in Sumner county, Tennessee, leaving
immense estate the Of which he bcqueahed semi
nary be built his plantation in that county The
property so bequeaihed is estimated al $500, 900.
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he British Government is seriously considering the pro-
Jec OF constructing ship canal around the falls of the St
Mary thereby opening for the largest class
OF vessels with Lake Superior survey Of the route is
now in progress The length of the canal required is only
two miles, and the estimated cost but 5000 900
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5000

The army thus constituted will probably leave this place by
the 10Th instant proceed knows where to advance
no one knows how to accomplish one knows what. Its
total strength not equal in point Of numbers discipline
to the force furnished Gen Taylor dwnde away by dis
at Corpus Christi, and with the remnants of which he
completed the conquest Of Tamaupas amid the chapara Of
Resaca DE Ia Palma II is expected however, that we too
are to enlarge the boundaries Of Texas alias the area Of free
dom excellence, and the Departments
of Coahua and Chihuahua These contain population Of
10000 souls and the wisdom of assembling such an i'm
mense force for magnificent enterprise I've obvious
to the most inexperienced in military operations II opposi-
ton TO be encountered Is lamentaby small if there is to be
resistance, is dicuIousy great May the Mexcans
advised they must be Of the strength Of this division con-
centrate few thousands without difficulty at the mountain
passes the route to Chihuahua and successfully oppose the
progress Of General Wool The able and energetic Of
Mexican commanders shown the campaign Of 1886
against Texas is General Urea in charge Of the De.
parments Of Sonora and Sinaoa and in little time he could
assemble the entire strength Of these provinces march to the
rescue assistance of the others
know nothing Of grand tactics strategic points, which
suppose the catchwords Of the military profession but
If any person will glance the map Of Mexico, its
Typographical features ascertain the of the country
along the route from the Rio Grande, through Coahus to
Chihuahua and give satisfactory explanation Of the effect
this To have upon the people and Government Of
Mexico in relation the conclusion Of the war; he be-
long to the class Of the uggard wiser than who
can render reason must have deeper Of the de-
signs OF our Government than has been vouchsaed TO any
u.s. except course immediate commanding General IL
not pretended that any army such line Of operations
can ever reach the capital Of Mexico Nature has planted
o. too formidable character be removed by human
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RFyoLUTIoS.-Capt. Rynders has been deposcd, and
the Empire Club.
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A message was received from The Pre-
sidt,nt of The United States, by Mr.. Wal.
ker. his private Secretary, which was read
hy The Secretary Of the Senate, as fol
lows:
Z o the Senate and
House Of Representatives.,
The existing state of the relations be-
tween the United States and Mexico. rem
defs il proper that I shndld bring the sub
iect to the consideration of Congress. lu
my message al the commencement Of
your present session, the state of these re.
lations, the causes which led to The sus-
pension of Diplomatic intercourse between
the two countries in March, 1915, and the
long continued and unredressed wrongs
and injuries committed by the Mexican
government Oh citizens of The u. States in
their persons and property. were briefly
|set forth.
Ais The facts and opinious which were
then laid befnre you 'Eerc carefully con-
sidered. I cannot better express my pre-
senr convictions of the condition Of aliairs
upNo that time, rtan by referring you TO
lihal communication.
Tile strong desire 10 establish peace
with Mexico, ON liberal and honorable
terms, and the readiness of this govern
ment 70 regulate aud adjust our boundary
aod other. causes Of difference with that
power, on such fair and equitable princi-
pies as would lead TO permanent relations
oflhe MOST frisudly nature, induced me,
10 September last, TO seek the re- opening
of diplomatic relations between the two
countries, Every measure adopted on our
parr. had for the object the furherance Of
these desired results. In communicating
to Congress succinct statement of the
INJURIES which. we had suffered from Mex
ico, and which have been accumulating
during a period iofmore than twenty years,
every expression thai could tend to inflame
the people Of Mexico, or defeat Or delay a
pacific result. was carefully avoided. An
envoy of the United States repaired 10
Mexico With full powers 10 adjust every
existing difference. But though present on
1.-the Mexican soil, by agreement between
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New ORLEANS, May s.


The Printers bound for 1eras.-We
are rejoiced 10 perceive that the prn-
ters Of this city are among the foremost
of the volunteers who have enrolled their
names TO march 10 tue aiG Of their country
men on the banks Of the Rio Grande, in
defence Of nur national honor, and although
they can be spared less than almost any
olher class. we cheerfuly say to them,
God speed ! They are as. brave a set Of
fellows as ever shoudercd a mUsket, aud
thoroughly understand the case in hand.
We expect TO hear, and feel confident that
we shall do 30, that the brave band Of
which they are component part have
uobly distinguished themselves. Out of
about Two hundred printers al present in
the city. the following are of the number
who have volunteered and sci an example
chat should be followed by all other trades;
ifit is, there will be no lack of volunteers.
Among the companyof Louisiana Volun-
,eer Rinemen, raised by Capt. Marks, the
names ofthe following printers appear:
Hiram Fairchiid, Isl Lieutenant; j. A..
Kelly, Cd Lieutenant. David Jobson,
George f. Weir, Paul de .Lannay, J. Al.
Langarl, L. Graham, Il. N. Jefreys, J..
H. Peoples, Wade, Chas. Donoho.
W.. Moffalt, Chas. Callahan, George
Kerr. G. L. Franer, S. }. Jones, Sa nuel
Albright, w. Fl. Dumas, w. E. Ekins,
Thos. F. Hedges, David Frazer, T. Wal.
lace. O. T. Sheppard, E. Davis. ]. San
derlin, F. A. Deviliers aud John i. Stew
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Message from the President.
MEXICO

A message was recei we'd from The Pre-
sd.nt of the United States, by Mr.. Wal.
ker. his private Secretary, which was read
by The Secretary Of The Senate, as fol
lows:
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IN obedience 10 my dIrecllon, luulesseG d
note to the Mexican minister Of foreign re.
Tution, under date OF The Isl Of March last,
asking 10 be received by tina, government
in the diolomatc character TO which he
bad been appointed. The minister. in
his reply, under date Of l2th Of March, re-
i,era,ed the arguments OF bis predecessor,
aud in terms that may be considered as
giving just grounds of offence TO the go.
vernment and people Of the Uniied States,
denied the application Of Mr.. Slidell..-
Nothing, therefore, remained for our en-
voy bul,o demand his passports, and re-
turn to bis own country.
Thus the government OF. Mexico. though
soleinnly pledged by official acts in Oc'
tober lasl corrective aud accredil an Amer
ican envoy, violated their piSh,ed faith,
and refused the offer Of peaceful adjust.
ment of our difficulties. Not only was
the offer rejected, bu, the indignily Of its
rejection was enhanced by the manifest
breach Of faith in refusing to admit the
envoy, who came because they had bound
themselves to receive him. Nor can il
be said that the offer was fruiless from the
want of opportunity of. discussing il: our
envoy was present on their own soil. MOI
eau it be ascrbed TO want Of sufficient
powers; our envoy had full powers to ad.
just every question of difference. MOI
was there room for complaint that Our
propositions for setllemen, were unreason
able: permission was mol even siven' our
envoy to make any proposition whaley
Nor can it be objected thar We, on our
part, would not listen to any reasonable
terms Of their, suggestion: the Mexlcai, I,
goyernmen, refused all negotiations, anu
have made no proposition ofany kind. ::
In my message at the eonp epcelnen'
Of the present session. y informed you that
upon the earnesrappeal both of'he Con.
gress aud Cdnveniion Of Texas, ! had
ordered an effcien, military force TO take
a posi,ion."between. the Neuces and The
Del 1Norte.,' This had becnme necessary
10 NEE, atbreBtened invasion of Texas BY