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NORWICH UNIVERSITY.

On Monday morning June 9Th, General
Ransom at The head OF sixty uine Cadets
marched from Norwich on a military sxcur-
sion. This is much ILs largest corps which
h.a ever marched away since the incorpora-
tisa of the University in 1884. It's move
insnts viii excite the more interest because
II is attended by basgase.waggous. tepls and
other camp equipase. aud because its mem-
bers are just abou, the sauna with those in each
company recrcited for the Mexican war.
Gen. Ransom proposed 10 reach Concord
on "Wednesday morning, to he present with
his cadets at the New Hampshire military
convention. Aferw ards. it was his intention
to comply with petite invitation to visit
Boston.
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DREADFUL FIRE AT QUEBEC.

DREADFUL FIRE AT QUEBEC.
Destruction fthe Theatre RosaL.-Fedrtul
loss Of Life by Fire.
II has again pleased the Almighty to affiict
our already chastened city.
Last night, ut ten O'Clock, ire broke eu'
in the Theatre Royal, ST Louis-street, Dor
merly tie Riding school, al the close OF Mr..
Harrison's exhibition Of his Chemical Dora
mas. From the information We have been
able 10 CLEAN, Canlphene Lamp wac over
set. from some cause another, and the stage
AZ once became enveloped in flames.
The house had been densely crowded, but
some had fortunately left before the accident
A rush was at once made 10 the staircase
leading FROM the boxes, by those who. in the
excitement Of the moment forgot tue other
passa ges Of egress.
Ia an Incredibly short space Of time the
whole Of the interior oil the building wac en-
vsloped in one sheet OF Hams-ths newly g.
recled plattoru covering the pit, and conf
ruunicaling, at each end vii, tbs stage and
boxes favored tho progress Of the flames
The writer Of this article was cue OF ear
liest on the spot aud present at the closing
moments of the hapless beings who perish
ed from their over exertions TO escape:
The staircase communicating with The
boxes was steep one, and we are 81 tne O.
pinion it had fallen from lhe weight o. those
who had crowded upon IL AT least such
was our opinion al the momeul.
One foot vas interposed between the hap
less crowd and eternity and on that space
we, with five or six oilers stood, the fierce
flames play ing around US, and The dense
smoke repeling all efforts 10 extrica!e. As
far back as we could see hsre was sea OF
heads, Of writhing bodies and out-stretched
arms. Noise there pas none: bH fen means
escaped the doomed. At the extreme end in
view there were faces calm and resigned /;
persons who, from the funeral veil Of smoke
wLici gradually enshroudsd them, appeared
calmly TO drop iuto eternal sleep. BY our
side was one brother striving 10 exlricate
another, but abandonment was unavoidable.
One poor creature al our feet offered his en-
lire worldly wealth for his rescue; The ago
n.Zing expression Of tho faees before US can
naVeT be Ufiaced from or memory.
The flames al the time were above and a
round us-but human aid vas Of nc avail
In i've minutes from the lime of which We
make mention, the mnss Of human beings
who had but short Interval previous been
IL the enjoyment Of full aud active life,
were exposed 10 our view mass oil calcined
bones
Up 30 this hour forty sir bodies hare been
reeorered from the ruins!i Most OF Them
have heeu recognized:-a greater loss Of
life than in the two dread CONGREGATIONS oil
last Summer.
Sad waiIing prevades the city. Scarcely
a street can be trsyersed IN which the clsssd
shutter or the hanging Grape do net beteken
u sudden berea Fmcnt. Fathers, sisiers
children OF both sexes, INDUCED in the deep
esi lamentations. Woe has fallen upon
many; for those who were thus suddenly
and awlully summoned into the presence OF
their Creator.-Quebec Mercury.
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Another SLAYER CAprunED.-A cores

ANOTHER SLAYER CAPTURED.-A cores
pondent Of the Merchants Exchange writes
under April %, that brig was lying at an
Choir at St. Helena, with James Wilson,
New York. ON her stern. She was then ia
ken possession Of by II. B. M. ship Action,
as Ia prize. having been found lying at anchor
at Kabenda, on the west coast of Africa,
abandoned, aud without crew. flag or pa
pers on board. Shs was fitted out for slaves
The vessel would be condemned in the ad-
miralty court. The James Wilson as sold
al Rio Jsneiro. short time since, to q Bra
LILLIAN.
STILL ASoTHER.-The American brig
Malaga. of Beverly, under command OF
Lieut.. Thomas G. Hunter. arrived at Bever-
ly in So days from Kabenda, Africa, as a prize
to the U. S. brig Boxer. The Malaga was
seized under the suspicion of aiding aud abet-
ting the slavs trade Boston Post. Satur-
day.
AMHERST CoLLEGE.-The Rev. Edward
Beecher, Of Boston. has accepted the invita-
ton to address the Literary Societies of
Amherst College, on the afternoon preceding
the next commencement, and the Rev. Mr..
Agrew, OF Albany. will deliver the usual
discourse before The Society of Inquiry, on
the evening Of the same day.
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PRosEcUTIoHs.-In Worcester county.
Mass. the indictments against rumsellers
have been accumulated upon the docket un-
Ill they Numbered about 230. The Cataract
says that At the recent term Of the court. a.
but Gus half OF the number submitted 10 the
Haerey Of the court. without trial. aud paid
ialo tue treasury. in rs cass,. between
$1,000 and $1,000, aud have promised TO a
bandon the traffic. Tbs District Attorney
has reserved, however, for sentence when
necessary, one or more cases Rgainst each OF
the parsons who have paid, as kind Of bond
for enforcing future obedience TO the laws.
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EMBARGO DECLARED BY MEXICO
YANKEE VALOR.

New ORLEANS, June 6.
The bark Texidore, Capt Major, has ar
rived from Tobasco, whence he sailed on the
18th ult. There was great excitement pre-
valing there among the resident Americans.
in consequence Of the reception OF an order
foi ar EMBARGO ON ALL AMERICAN
VESSELS.
The order came by express from Mexico.
for The capture of Capt. Majors vessel and
al the same time fifty Mexican soldiers were
placed in charge ola New Orleans schooner.
There were about 400 Mexican soldiers in
Tobasco.
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GOLD ROUGH AND READY.

From the Philadelphia North American.
There are few instances ola popularity so
suddenly acquired, yet so universal and so
well founded, as that Of Gen. Taylor, It's
not the result Of success merely, brilliant as
his victories have been; the display of gal
lantry, GOODNESS and conduct which won
those victories, would. even in defeat, have
gained him lie hearts OF his countrymen.-
Every trait Of his history and character, as
the excited curiosity Of his admirers bring
them forth, adds 10 the impress made in his
favor.
He won. five mistake mol, the first brevet
during the last war. His whole life has been
devoted TO his country; and in every sphere
and every exigency, he las Ton laurels.-
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AZ Gen. James Wilson, or Long Jim,'
as he is known in New Hampshire, has vol
unteered in answer 10 the call Of the Presi-
dent upon the State for troops. The locos
voted the war upon the country, the Wings
voted against the caSse of The war but now
The war has come none have stepped forward
so readily 10 get the country out Of il as have
the Wings. II we do mol mistake in the mat
ter, the locos Of the north have held back
amazingly for men who hurrahed and voted
for Texas, Polk and war. They are great
prtriots when there is no fighting to be done.
-CdLedonidn.
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WAR WITH MExIco.-Letter writers who
have recently resided in Mexico represent
that there is thr oushout that country deep.
bitter and uncompromising resentment pre- .
vailng in all classes. And however the minis
ry might be willing 10 maks overtures. the
people will not sustain them IN any proposals
which the United States would accept.
Should Paroles be superseded by anoth er
revolution, this might not end the war. The
conviction is that this is great struggle for
national independence. and that the insidious
encroachments so long pursued by us can on
Iy be checked by an appeal to arms. These
people will not yield short of the last ex-
tremity. Says a letter writer from Vera
Cruz-'Mexico shall conquer, or she shall
cease TO be'-is the emphatic resolve which
closes the war manifesto. The same tone
of resolute and unshrinkiug devotion to The
vindcatiou of the national honor breathes
through all the recent state documents
and, as far as | cen discover,is responded TO,
by the uniform sentiment of the country.
After making due allowance for the exagge-
led sentiments which so exuberantly charac-
terize the Mexican, | think we must, after
all, admit that the war has been entered up
On with truly Spartan temper.
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VISIT OF GEX. Tom THUMB To TIN ST.
KATEERlNE's DocE.-On Thursday MORN
ing much amusement was caused in the 81.
Kalheriue's Dock by the visit Of General
Tom Thumb. lie vas driran ts tho dock
in cab, and was snusRlsd in, unknswn 10
the gameskeepers, by ais eondueIer, WIS. il
the frat instance, conveyed him on board
the large New York packet ahid, Prince Al
bert. when he wonl through part af his per
Torrance, 10 the delight Of the crew. One
Of the sailors, however, gave great offence
TO the General BY taking him up and putting
him in his pucAet. He next visited the pack
ct ship WestmiiistaI. |! soon became
known that the General was in the dock and
people fockcd from all quarters 10 catch a
glimpse al him. His conductor at last pull
him under his cloak and proceeded 10 the
principle entrance, where he was stopped b.
a custom; house officer, Who ordered hin TO
throw bis cloak aside. Tom Thumbs con-
ductor did 80. and exhibited the iltle fellow,
who was allowed TO pass, duty free. although
certainly q coniraband article not specified in
the new taria."-Loadon paper.
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CONGRESS-.
Correspondence of the Express.
WAsuINGToN, June 10.
Saturday evening.

Saturday evening.
The good news yon must have received
from this city to-day has given Joy to all
hearts here.-or to all disposed to peace.
The result sent you last evening, and re-
gard It as the most important and agreeable
piece Of intelligence ever transmitted by ne
TO the Express during the ten or eleven ysars
have been in Washington. TIE result
sent y"u as to the negative vote IVES not
correct. The vote WAS yeas b, nays H.
or, 10, as IT is asserted in several quarters.
Yeas-ssrssTs. Archer, Ashley. Basby,
Benton. Berrien. Calhoun, Chalmers, +.
Clayton. ]. Il. Clayton, Colquitt. Davis.
Dayton. Dix, Evans, Greene, Haywood,
Houston, Huntingdon, Johnson Of Md
johnson "f La. Lewis. McDufie. Nsnguin,
Miller, ,.iorehead. Mites. Pearce Pennybaek-
er, Rusk, SEWER, Simmons, Sp isht, Turnev,
Upham. Webster, WescoiI, Woodbridge,
Yulee-3s.
Nays-Messrs. Allen, Athertop, Bree.e.
Cameron, Ca5s. Dickinson. Fsrisid Ham
negsn, Jarnasin, Jerness, Semple, Stur-
geon-l2.
Not voting. Mr. Atkinson Of Mo-, lpa;,ed
Of with Mr.. Crittendeu. Not in the city.
Barrow of La, Bright of Indiana. Csrwin,
(indisposed, came to the Senate from sick
chamber, but not in time to vote) Crttendsn
and Phelps-6.
The Senate have advised an unconditional
settlement ofthe Oregon Question upon the
terms proposed, and by the above vote.
All aItemps - make the acceptance quail
lied one failed,-and the ultra ffiy-four for
ties were foiled at all points. The good sense
OF the Senate has given prolonged peace to
the country. God bless the SenaieI
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HOW LONG.

The enquiry constantly made is, how LONG
will the Mexican war continue, M man
can proPhesy with any certainty upon this
subject But there are a few data upon
which 10 found guess. The Mexicans have
no means to carry on war with the man.
moth O! the continent. She has neither men
money or credit. She Is torn by intestine
commotioEs. On the other hand there are
strong reasons 10 believe that the war mania
OF Mr.. p. is fast subsidng. The laures with
which he intended to encircle bis own brow
by this war he now sees blooming on the
brow of 'oId Rough and Ready" He is al
ready the admiration of The people. A few
more military achievements blazing out upon
the nation will soon cause the questionable
civil exploits ofJames K Polk TO shrink into
the little measure of greatness which is so
well fitted 10 the contracted dimensions of
the man. Should Mexico make any toIera-
Bile concessions Of territory the war which
now forebodes so little good to Mr.. Polk in
The next presidential canvass will be speedi-
ly ended. A few more hurrah;s for the
Hero Of the Rio Grand may bring on res
toration OF peace.
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GENERAL TAYLOR NOMINATED poR THE
PREsIDENcY.-A large and enthusiastic meet
ing Of the friends of General TAYLOR was
net at Trenton N. Y, on Friday evening.
for the purpose of nominating the Hero of
the Rio Grande as candidate for the Presi.
dency of the United States. Previous to the
organization three hearty cheers were given
Tor General Taylor, the Hero Of the Rio
Gtande.
Resolutions were reported by committee
appointed for The purpose. and unanimously
adopted. They were without reference to
party lines, orparty questions. as generally
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GEN. TArLoR.-Maj. Noah makes silly
remark in his Sunday Messenger, that Gen.
Zachary Taylor will prove good enough
Morgan for the Wings, as military candi-
date for the Presidency. Such filings are
exceedingly ungenerous and uncalled-for
Gen. Taylor is indeed an old fashioned
Kentucky Wing. the ardent admirer and
supporter of Henry Clay-but he is reiir-
ing, modest, quiet man, without political
ambition. and will be sorely amazed and
vexed to see his name connected with the
Presidency. He has done his duty nobly-
not merely in battle when the orders OF his
Government had exposed him to the chances
of War, but in doing every thing consistent
with his orders to avoid hostilities. The
whole country unites in doing him homer,
and with that he is more than satisfied
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Ertract from despatch from Gen, TdyLc
dnted MCLnnnrns. Mnn 81 1916.

Extract from despatch from Gen, Taylor
dated MGtdmoros, May 81, 1916.
"Our future movements must depend, in
great degree, en- the extent to which the
Rio Grande is navig able for steamboats,, and
fear that my expectation in this particular
will not be realized. Though, at times, nav
gable as high as Camarso, or even Mier, il
is doubtful whether boat can now be pushed
higher than Reinosa. Indeed the 'Neva,
which is in the river, and accompanied the
expedition under General Smith. has not yet
reached this place though hourly expected. =
| shall loose no time in ascertaining the prac-
tcabiity Of the river for steamboats,, and shall
occupy Reinosa, and such other points as a
boat may be able to reach.
'All the cavalry Irregular and irregulay) Of
The army, under command Of Lieut. Col. Gar
land. is in pursuit of the retreating army, to
harrass lis rear, aud capture prisoners and
baggage. We have no authentic intelligence
from the lieutenant colonel since his depart
ure. Deserters are, however coming in from
the Mexicans.
Lieut.. Col. Wilson's battalion, / st infantry
with some 2G0 volunteers was at Barita ON
the 18th, and has since been reinforced by
Genr Smith. with ABOUT 700 Louisiana VOL
unteers. This column is ordered to move up
the right bank OF the river, and look hourly
for its arrival.
a large amount Of stores, chiefly ordinance
has been found concealed in this town. We
are gradually recovering it from ,he places
where it was hidden. Two feld-pieces, sew
eral hundred muskets, and 200 shells are
among the articles recovered
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RUSSIA AND CIRcAssA.-Letlers from e-
his. received at Odessa, Of the 10Th of April,
inform us that the Russian troops have met
with some very severe repulses from the Cir
csssians. and that they have been driven b.
Cbami Bey beyond the military line they
occupied between Mnesapnaya and Grozna-
va. They seized the cannon left behind in
the camp, and thefortifcaIiOns they had ersc-
Ted were levsled. The letters also state that
Camii Bsy is OF the head of $4,000 horse
men. who have bean collected by the chief
Of the Northern part Of Daghsstan. The
euthusasm OF the Mussulman part Of The
Caucasus, for Camil. has reached its hsis hi
siu-e he rescued frsm the Russians about
1000 families belonging TO Cabarda. whom he
placed in Tohetchnia. Camil Bey is far
stronger than he was last year. The dsas-
tiers encountered by the Russian army at
Dargo have greatly aided him, and he is
now prspsr ed 10 act upsn the offensive.
Paris items ofths Boston Atlas.
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HURRAH FOR GOLD ROUGH AND
READY"

From Tie New 7 ork Evening MlrT0r.
This we believe is TO be the battle cry oil
the next Presidential contest. The enthusi-
asm of the people is unbounded- and meet
ings are already called in various places for
the purpose of nominating the hero oil the
Rio Grande for the Presidency. A meeting
in this city is called for tomorrow evening
at Constitution Hail. and gentlemen of the
highest social and political standing, select
ed from all parties, have consented to serve
as Chairman, Vice Presidents, &C. on the
occasion. The people are delighted at the
prospect ofputting forward fresh candi-
date, and Taylor who is now covered with
ldurels and glory, the first and the bravcst
in war, is also first in the hearts of his coun-
trymen.'
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MILITARY. The first company OF Massa-
chuseus Volunteers organized yesterday
b the chnice Of Alonzo Coy as Captain
Edward Andrews, LIST Lieutenant; and F.
II. Foster, I'd Sienteuau,
Mr.. Edward Webster has raised full
company and the officers will be chosen short
IL
Four companies Of the Alabama volunteers
LEFT Mobile on the 9TH inst, for Point Isabel.
Ar. Jones NJ. WeIhsrs Of MobIle, graduate
of West Point. has been chosen Colonel o:
the Regiment.
The mounted company Of Lsclede Ran
gers left ST. Loui. on the 9th inst for Fort
Lsa,en~srh. They are prsFae@ fer either
s'iiierT er d.etses service.
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The order from the War Department dis
banding The regiment of mounted volunteers.
raised in Louisiana by Gen. Gaines, is Bit
terly complained Of. The Volunteers held
meeting and passed series OF resolutions,
warmly complimenting Gen. Gaines and as
warmly denouncing the Secretary Of War.
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His fame had been wrought with his own
right hand, q is not the result ofcourt favor or
Of partial adulation He was considered
the most vigorous officer of The Florida war,
and was among the lew who were able 10
get fair fight from the Indians
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INGERsoLL THE MALIGNANT.

We last week gave our readers in short
the result of the investigations o. The Commit
Zee about Mr.. Iugersoll charges against Mr..
Webster. The committee was composed Of
5 members two wings and three locos. A
full and close examination has been made
from the numerous witnesses and many from
abroad, among whom was ex President Ty-
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the town of Rionosa came down to see Gen.
Taylor. offering The surrender Of the town 10
him. Our troops are all very healthy. L
have this moment heard that all the Ranch
eros have been dsbanded. We expect to re-
tu-n 10 Matamoros in aboni a week.
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WASHINGTON, June 18th.
IN SENATE.

Mr.. Allen rose and having been recog-
nized by the Chair, read his abdica,i0n or
the post Of Chairman of the Committee On
Foreign Relations.
Mr.. Cass passed high compliments on Mr..
Allen.
The Senate accepted Mr.. Aliens resisn.-
ton.
On motion ofMr. Webster it was agreed
that the Senate should FIJI the vacancy to-
morrow at 1 O'Clock.
Mr.. w. presented resolutions OF the Iegis-
lature of Massachusetts, in reference to dis
possessing process issuing from the Su-
preme Court of the U. S. in the same form
as those from State Courts.
Referred to the Committee on the Judi,
ciary.
On melton Of Mr.. Dix the Supplementary
Bill was taken up.
The Senate insisted upon its anne ndmenf,
and Messfs. Dix, Webster, Westcott and
Mansum, were appointed COMMITTEES 10
confer with the House.
The resolution by Mr.. Hannesan fixing
the 2Oih Of July for the adjournment Of
Congress was briefly discussed, and finally
by vote of 81 to 81 the subject was again
postponed to Monday next.
Dir. McDuffie made speech against car
rying the Mails 10 Europe in Ocean War
Steamers.
MIR. Miller was for sustaining the contract
made By the Post Master General, because
the law Of the last session authorized and
it, but did not believe in the ulii-
ty of the scheme.
The amendment for Mail Steamers from
New York to Liverpool was rejected. That
for Steamers from New York 10 Bremen was
carried. "a 10 "a. Mir. Dix savenotice th,t
ne would call up the Warehouse bill to-
morrow.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Col. Joseph Cilley of Nottingham was oil
Friday elected .. S. Senator from New
Hampshire for the unexpircd balance of the
term TO which Hon. Levi Woodbury. was
elected in 1888. and for which Hon. Il. w.
Jenness (Loco) was appointed by Gov.
Steele On the resignation OF Mr.. Woodbury.
Col. Ciley was firm Wing through all the
Jackson and Van Buren, contests, bu. has
been separated from us for year or two past
by his strong An,i-Slavery sentiment. On
all questions between us and the Locos, he
ia thoroughly Wing. The vote in Couven.
ton OF the two Houses stood like the follow
ing:
For Joseph Cilley ('Allied'J 135
" Beuning w. Jenness (Loco) 100
/" N. S. Berry (Allted) 1
CilIey over all. ~
Col Cilley will of course take the place of
Mr. Jenness Immediately. making a differ
ence OF tlrO votes on the Tariff, sc. &c.
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Cilley over all,

Gen. James Wilson. We are informed.
(says the Daily Statesman tina, Gen. Wilson
on Tuesday rendered his services to Govern
OF Colby as a volunteer in the New Hamp-
shire quota of foFces called out BY the Gov.
eminent.