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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-05-09

We find in the Picayune a Procla-
nation issued on the 2lst of March
last by Gen. Paredcs, President of
Mexico, in explanation and justification
of his whole course Of conduct before
the people Of that Res"i,s~ :. %. :
...se.s rrn get the import and spirit of
the document from the following ex-
tracts:
1.-THE dignity of "a nation, the march
of an American army on the Rio
Grande, where the head quarters of
our troops are situated, the threatening
appearance of the fleets Of that nation
in our ocean, and all the antecedents
well known to the civilized world,
have compelled me to reject the Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipo-
Tertiary of the United States, in order
not to furnish an example of debility
that might sanction, by pernicious
and iN-advised act, usurpation not
founded in reason or any plausible mo-
tive, but which merely relies in their
hopes of intimidating US by force.
The American Minister, whose mis-
sion was not circumscribed to the dis
cussion of the Texas question, has de-
manded his passports, and have caus-
ed them be expedited without any hes
itation.
The Republic of Mexico--despoil-
led of the rich and extensive territory
of Texas, which always belonged to
it by the direct acts of the supreme au-
thority of a neighboring Republic
after discovering her designs to seize
some other of our adjoining or frontier
possessions, has been forced to protest
has protested, and does still solemnly
protest, tina. she does not acknowledge
the right of the American flag on the
soil of Texas, and she will defend her
invaded territory, and never, never
permit new eonquests or new advances
of the Government Of the United
States.
The right to declare war against the
United States is not vested in me, and
the illustrious Congress Of the nation
will, as soon as they have met. take
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-05-09

were caught by the terrible avalanche.
The owner of the horses saw the earth
coming down, and attempted to get
his team beyond reach, but seeing it
impossible, he barely had time TO save
himself. The avalanche occurred
about 2 o'clock, but at dark, although
great number of men had been at
work all the afternoon, the bodies had
ncy been. rccovareI --fha heazss La>,,
been reached. One Of the men left a
family of a wife and six. children
Other avalanches are threatening near
the old ones. and yet with stupid per-
severence, they continue to undermine
the hill.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-05-09
Later from China.

The ship Rainbow, Captain Land,
arrived yesterday from Canton, bring
ing papers to the 2lst of January
The Rainbow left New Yok on the
LIST of October, and brings an account
of her own arrival out to China. She
was absent only six months and six
teen days-making voyage out and
home unprecedented. We are indebt-
ed to the Commercial Advertiser for
the following synopsis of the news:
T" The Rainbow has on board letter
bags from the United States squadron
in the Chinese waters and also brings
out the ratified treaty between the U.
States and China.
The Friend of January IL, says
that letter from Canton, dated the
18th, brought information that chop
had been issued announcing that the
city would be opened to foreigners,
the indemnifcation money paid, and
Chuton evacuated (by the British) i'm
mediately.
This appears to have caused great
excitement among the lower orders Of
the Chinese, and for three days appre-
hension was felt for the safety Of the
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-05-09

style of Mexican Gasconade. AT this
moment the confagration made at
Point Isabel, by Roderiguiz. was dis
covered, and Gen. T. dismissed the
deputation, directing them to inform
Gen. Mejia, that he would reply 70 MS
message opposite Mstamoros, on Sstur
day, the 2sth of March.
Extraordinary success attended get,
tinc the vessels over difficult bar
w;thout plots. Captain F. reports
th.t The sehocne- Belle del Msar,was,
howlser, driven on the South side, after
Eating heavily on the bar, and now
lies in two feet water. 1t is thought
that she cannot be saved. The Louis
lana, Capt. Eddy, had her rudder un-
shipped, but she received no other in
jury.
The U. S. brig Laurence, Com
mandant Mercer, remained at anchor
off the Bar. The brig Poapoise, Com
mandant Hunt, sailed for Pensacola on
the 26th ult.
Capt.F. informs US that forty wagons,
with supplies for the army, left Point
Isabel on the morning of the 26th, in
fine condition, and having an excellent
road twenty-eight miles, to the army
opposite Matamoras, and on the NOR
ming after Gen. Taylor followed, leav-
ing a company of Artillery at Point
Isabel, in command of Maj. Munroe
We understand that Gen. Taylor's or
ders are to cross the Rio Grande, and
attack Matamoros, should he be fred
on from the town.
Lieut.. Fobil, U. S. N, who was
bearer of dispatches to Gen. Taylor.
arrived in this city this morning in the
Cutter Woodbury., on his way TO New
Orleans.
Capt. Foster states that the average
depth of water on the bar at Brazos
Santiago is eight and a half feet, and
that from thence to Point Isabel, dis
lance of about three miles due west
the uniform depth is about five feet
Point Isabel is a perpendicular bluff O
sixty feet above the water, and thu
surrounding country is billy or undu
Ilating. The country was in highly
favorable condition for the march 0
the army-more rain would have made
the travelling bad, less would have oc
casioned scarcity Of water.
Col. McCrea was disappointed in
his attempt to take the barges across
the Laguira la Madre, for want of suffi
cient water They will, in conse
quence, have to be taken by land.
The steamers Monmouth and Gin
cinnati are constantly employed il
transporting from Brazos Santiago t.
Point Isabel.-[N. American.
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NO. Q.

length we learn, with more contempt
than surprise, that Mr.. Polk and his
advisers are embarking in a course
which can only lead, if they are al
lowed to persevere in it, to aggressive
hostiIities.
We know not what course Mr.. Polk
may intend to pursue after the notice
70. the abrogation of the treaty of joint
occupation has been duly given; and
we shall await, with more curiosity than
alarm. the enterprises which may
be projected for the purpose of expei-
ling British subjects from district Of
country in which we happen to COM
mand the coast and the interior, the
Indians, and the forts. The world is
perfectly aware that England is not
the attacking party, and that we are
content to leave matters in Oregon as
they now are.
1t the Americans mean any thing,
they mean TO dispossess US Of what we
hold. AT the same time, if this inten-
ton be avowed by the Cabinet of Wash
ington, or if it be disclosed by votes
of money and warlike preparations,
which imply fixed determination to
engage in this absurd and flagitious
Sontrst, no t5tQFe IS bound to ,caik to
be attacked. Mr. Polk has already
instructed the American Minister in
London to ask for an explanation OF
the activity in our dock-yards. His
own conscience might have given it to
him. His own language has put us
upon the defense and, although the
termination Of the convention Of 1927
by notice is no casuS belR, yet the
disposition indicated by that notice,
and the means which may be taken to
carry that disposition into effect, may
hereafter furnish ample ground Of sus-
picion, of remonslrance, and finally Of
hostiities. A bold and manly course
on the part of the British Government
will probably not be without good
effect in the United States, and it will
undoubtedly command The unanimous
support Of the people of England
London Times of March o.
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.ArnEanche al Tror.--Another ava

.avalaache at Tror.--Another ava
lanche occurred on Saturday, in the i'm.
mediate cnvirons of this city, for
which Troy has become famous. Two
men were instantly killed, together
with a pair IF fine horses. 1t was
near the forrer avalanches, on the OPP
posite side Of small stream, and near
a block Of brick houses. Nearly three
hundred let Of an abrupt hill, Of clay
soil, came Down with irresistible force,
and had il not been for brief warn
ing, a great number of laborers would
have betn buried up, who were dig
ging away the hill. The two who
were killed ran some distance, but,
supposing they were beyond the reach
Of danger, stopped to look back, and
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-05-09

american Intentions IN Eng
land.-The description Of Mr.. Her
ron's Railway Track, as in use on tho
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad,
which was recently published in the
Journal Of the Franklin Institute, is
attracting deserved attention in Eng
land, on account of the intrinsic merits
Of the invention. Dr. Jones, of WASH
ington, editor Of the Journal, received
by the last steamship letter from Mr..
Newton, of London, distinguished
member of the Institution of Civil En-
ginecrs, who says I" should be very
glad if you could obtain from Mr..
Heron any adai.ia~ul information re-
lating thereto, and ! will undertake to
lay it before the Institution Of Civil
Engineers. Itcannot well be patented
in England, as il has been published
in the Journal dut 4 should be sorry
TO see az adapted IN England, except
as an .1merican invenfion, NTH Mr..
Herr0n'S name attached as inventor.
The most effectual way Of doing this
IS by communicating it to the Insttu-
ton of Civil Engineers. If you could
obtain copy of the patent, | should
like it by the next mail, as the session
Of the Engineers will soon close, and
there are many points in the descrip-
ton that require explanation. For
instance, / should like to know the
kind Of chairs, and fastenings he uses"
&c.
We understand that Mr.. Herron's
track, on the Reading Railroad, con-
tinues to maintain that peculiar even
ness Of surface, so essential to ease Of
motion and security, at high speeds, as
well as to the economical Transports
ton of large loads in heavy train
Up to the ID of April, 1916, one mil
lion and forty-four thousand four hun
dred tons Of coal had passed over it,
exclusive of the weight OF the cars,
engines, merchant freight, and passen-
gers.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-05-09

foreign factories, butthe evaporation
had passed off on the 2lst. A large
force of Tartars had been marched in
to the city to keep order. 1t was fear
ed, however, that there would be Sc
rlous disturbances when the gates
should be opened to foreigners.
The steamer Pluto was anchored of
tho factories for their protection.
The ladies' had boon sSnt 10. w sam-
poa, land t!ssgentlemen keptthemselves
armed
The United States ships Columbus
and Vincennes were ordered up from
the Begue, and anchored as near Can
ton as possible. The British ships
Dahlus and Hazard also were sent up
from Hong Kong.
Tie Chinese contractor for public
buildings at Hong Kong--a very re-
spectacle man--had committed sui
eide, having paper in which he as
signed as the cause unfair treatment by
the HING Kong authorities in refer
ence u his contract. This had caused
much excitement.
AL was quiet in Canton when the
ship left. All the difficulties arising
from opposition on the part of the peo-
pie OF Canton and vicinity to the adj
mission of foreigners into the city, and
the privilege of moving about in the
neighborhood, which had threatened
severe disturbances, had been got
over
The British authorities having ceas.
ed to insist upon the immediate fulfill
ment of that part Of the treaty, the
excitement among the people had sub.
sided, and it was confidently expected
New Year would pass over quietly.
The hostility to foreigners, however
was still too great to permit them to en-.
ter the sacred precincts of Canton, and
the local government had been COM
PEELED to withdraw the proclamation
which had been issued giving them the
privilege SO to do,
Threats of resisting by force any at
tempt to pass the city gates had beer
posted Up al round the foreign facto
ries and streets in the neighborhood.
Should any such attempt be made
by private individuals, or formal en-
tranceto the city insisted upon by the
British authorities, it was generally
supposed it would to serious distur
ances, and probably bring on hostilitie'
between the British and Chinese.
At Shanghai and the other ports
generally, all was quiet and friendly.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-05-09

Origin Of MeUspapers.-Mankind
are indebted TO the wisdom of Queen
Elizabeth and the prudence of Bur-
leigh for the first printed newspaper.
1t was entitled the English Mercurie,
and was by authority, "imprinted at
London by her Highness's printer,
1885," The earliest number Prcserv-
ed in the British Museum Library, da-
ted July 30, in that year contains the
usual intelligence, given after the fash
ion Of the London Gazette of the
present day. Ia these Mercuries we
meet with advertisements Of books,
and they differ not very much from the
announcements of our own time. Du-
ring the civil wars, periodical papers,
the champions of the two parties, be-
came more generally circulated, and
were edited by writers ofability, among
the principal we may name March
mont Needham, Sir John Birkenhe ad ,
and Sir Roger L'Estrange. AT The
restoration, the proceedings of Parlia-
ment were interdieted to be published,
unless by authority, and and the first
daily paper after the revolution took
the popular title Of the Orange inteiii-
gencer. In the reign of Queen Anne
there was but one daily paper, the
Daily Courant The first provincial
journal known in England, was the
Orange PostmaD, started in l7o6, at
the price Of a penny, but half penny
not refused. The earliest Scottish
newspaper made its appearance under
the auspices of Cromwell in 1859.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-05-09

Right .A,oayt-We coincide with
the Pittsburgh Gazette, in the hope
that the Legislatures of the several
States through which the telegrsphs
may be laid, will pass laws Of the most
stringent nature for their protection
laws that will make it crime punish
molesting. or injuring ibis splendid in
vention of the age.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-05-09

Boston Water Quesfion.-The act
authorizing the City Government to
take measures for supplying the city
with pure water was accepted by the
citizens on Monday, by a majority of
1899 out Of about 5000 votes.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-05-09
From the Army of Occupa-
ton.

Late and important The .7rnaies
hare naet.-Mo Collision get ~
Judicious conduct Of Gen. Taylor.
Burning fthe Mexican Custom
House.
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Women arlsl War.

Douglass Jerrold's Shilling Maya
zine has a brilliant article on War,
from which we copy couple of para
graphs.
snow, here's chance for women,
Ebenezer! If they'd only follow the
example of my cousin Jonathan!-
(What a member of Parliament that
girl would have made!) She was go
ing TO be married to Samson Cream, a
young man in the periumery line
They were SO oeorit, thst IL the ring
wasn't bought, they'd often Through
the windows) looked at it. Well, he's
very bad with this militia disease
this scarlet fever-and in the pride of
his powder-puff heart, told Johanna
that he'd no doubt he should be o cor
poral. Wherefore the girl told him at
once, that he must either give up all
thoughts of pipe-clay or of her--that
she'd never take catridge-box to her
arms-and when she married, would,
by no means, have husband with
feathers. So if Samson won't consent
to moult, he losses Johanna. The girls
only maid-oi-all-woik-but may my
mare break her knees again, II she
isn't pattern for countesses. Pm
sure of it.
"Here's baby born. A little
helpless, crying thing that's made a
love of from the first minute--and
bringing, who shall say, what heap
of love with it? Well, the pretty lit
tie animal is carefully swaddled, and
powdered, and all sorts of care taken
Of 1.-THE thing becoming in a very
little time such treasure, that the
Bank Ct England wouldn't be taken
for it. And this thing--that there's
been such fear and such hope about,
and such lot of loye--with its first
tooth, and its measles, and its running
alono--and its teaching it to kncel up
on mothers lap and say the Belief and
the Lords Prayer.--this blessed thing
has only been begotten, and born and
nursed, and taught, 10 be cut in two
with n broad snard, n. .ie-vu pieces
with cannon shot. Is it christian like
is it even sensib!e-to beget children
to do and suffer such devils work.
Depend upon it, if women knew their
dignity, as il is callcd--they wouldn't
suffer it. No: they'd think better OF
what they were meant or,and wouldn't
bear children for bullets and bayonets.
Some Of these days, Ebenezer, they
may think Of these things; but at pres
ent, woman will run after gunpowder,
just as puss will run after valerian.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-10-05
FALL AND WINTER
DRY GOODS.

WNh,thL-N ~ AttESS, NO. 90 Main a.,
received by recent arrivals from the
- Norhera m-rtes, their entire stock Of FANCY Ana SRA.
FLE "'sCDs- embracing one Of the 'z-sesi ard most vsre4 a.,.,t
Hs'n'' Of Ladies and GvnteneH's Ores. Glods 10 be found in Ia,
cay a few o. which We mention below, VIZ
Nty Teh embroidered graduated Cashmere Rohs. urv -.
Do do do Paris Cashmere ne Co.'S.
EeglHi p.inted Paris CaEhnere G1daaieS entirely new
Ia E.asortDeut English and Scotch Cashmere. very ehe.n
fIne FFeaeh so1siInes Merho and Cairmoni PLAID, Tor drea,.
Esssni fancy nTss silks bk stipcd asd watered sLk,
Bk bcasas mes and Aipaeas. Ccakng.n-wsyt vie
EmtE iiered white ani cold Musin Ro5es
Rich Prneh embroidered Capos aud Couais, &c. &c.
ALSO,
a hyperion ass T1meni OF Genueneu's Good. o,.isi, .rc,.,.h
ADD English Go 10 and Casinsres Of every saios ana Guaary
Nsshags, CaSss aud ScsHS q every style
Asa a i1h As.ont-snt Of staple Coos. VIZ: HEAVY s,tiaeu.
iuuti ASHeys- Heavg Negro leans; Paid Liner. FanDel.. larya
smeS OF Blankets, bcsehed and brown Domestic, Oznlhgr.. A.
The above goods have been purchss d in tue Northern bt,rk.:.
w';htn the last few weeks, and Glny OF thsn al prices rr-auy be-
n" Tn cost o. mforauon-ta ali Of ~heh We woui "a t1euI,,ty
invite tie attention Of baysu either BY wholesale OF nni..
WARREN 4 FARISS.
No. IS Main street.
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FOR NEW ORLEANS.
Ask1Ns Il LIBBYB Line OF Packets. between Richmond and
II New Orleans will Commence their regular run IN September,
and VIII be composed of the following vessels
Barque BACHELOR, Capt HDAx iioRroE;
Brig ORLEANS. Capt VIZ. ssrrs;
Bns JOSEPHINE, Capt. Jos. Ronissos.
One Of the above vessels will leave this place regularly every
month. We can. with confidence. recommend the above vessel. To
the pubic as they WEIR buh expressly fg The uade AMI viii insure
A. low as any other vessels, and are commanded by steady and dir
erect men OF long experience in The trade. For freight or passage.
having ven superior Accommodations, both for cabin aud .t-erar.
passengers, appyto !. Fisher d SON. or
HASKINS 4 LIBBY.
N. b. An frrish, from the country for the above vessel, viii be
reeeivedand forwarded by Us, charging Ssiy The regular drsvase and
wharfage J. ?. & &,
tu 90 or H.SL.
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RARE AND BEAUTIFUL BOOKS.
At Kings Old stand.


"IVtNSE EAixLE, Merchant Tailor,
NO I75 CHESNUr STREET. PHILADELPHIA.
III As constantly On hSnd. al bis extensive Tailoring Store. op.
IL posue the Sats House, an elegant assorneni Of French ana
EngLsh Coths, Carimeres, and Nesiirr, received per late arrival
~ lie conducts the establishment on the principle Of sendin,
no garments out OF his store but those Of the hn; quality, at IL !.
thu ihaib be hass long enjoyed the b-s run OF euzom IN TN. city
and throughout the Union lie would respectfully solieit a eal
from gentlemen visiting the city, assuring them he vii execute any
ordeis sniruffed TO him, IN 4 superior style, and al lower rates than
u same quality can Be had at any STORE in .he eity. Inv a-n
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IN $40 T.,

IN STORE,
~ Gaduaei oashaers Robe.
'4shmsre D'Paris
Cashmere DCOsSe
hpaeeaso OF all colours
Alpaca RsPs
EAs, and American Prnu
Dress Hhkdfs
SLa"lS a la-Ee it,ck
lrsh Linens and Lawns
Linen Skeeuars
Giovrs snd HoAers
eaSsA. ID Slz V<atnrs
sratts and Col4r
Dtess Tres ana sto.k.
Umbrellas
worasd veslas.
Rmbroaaere9 d.
French Ca'stmeres
Eng and Am. 90
Black Bronze and Brown French Cloih
IVES, % England 40
Bk ant bigr On Of al grades
beaver Cloths, Phos and Fid,tiags
lash CS'hs for OveooGs
CSierEions for %
TSeedes " en- krds
Kentucky Jeaus. very low
Heavy fuhed Cloths fer nesross
Nsp lotions
kercys ad Linssys
Turkey Red Cotton
White, red and yellow FarEsls
and merno snirs and Drawers
sntrnets' a large stock
farahu-e and Apron Chses.
White Mara1ies Quits
B~ducks ard Lace
Bohiaet Laess
White Cambries and Jsseonst.
Pain and other ssis, Mu,iin.
Bishop lawns and Null AusHns
Dana 4 Table Cloths
no Hsukip.
Bird-ye sad Russia pisp,r.
Huckefbaek Dnpc-and toweis
st5-s't 80 : and VA Bsaehsd shssuns.
~ !, tssn1 49Ovn so;-anonL't wheh
Duah, h'etss'w and Twiued BanEsts
Green DO
Bed Blankets, some v,y 6ne
Patent rhreids Spool Cotton, luton, CONT. Ae
Which are offered to the trade Upon ihe most aee,mmoi., nc
''tn' DANIEL u. LONDON.
- l-CEuAm Corner IAN and M.f, 80
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ENCOURAGE THE MANUFACTURES or YOUR
OWN STATE.

TUNHE Franklin Manufacturing Company have on hand at THEN
- PAPER MILL, near the Depot Of the Southern Railroad. a good
assortment OF eTun mpC1ine, fine and common letter folded and
nst aPpapers ruled and plain; also, medium printing. enveiop and
wrapping papers Of various sizes Mt the lowest wholesale prices
70 which they invite public attention, assured that in quality and
price their manufacture winbear a comparison with the production
Of any Northern Factory. They are prepared to execute oudersfor
any description OF paper that Tire market or their customers may
require. Merchants aad dealers arc requested To call at the Paper
MI md eIamine for thsmselNes NH Il N
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SPLENDID sTOCK OF FALL GOODS.

SPLENDID STOCK OF FALL GOODS.
.ATHROP, CHRISTIAN 81 co. are in re.
eeipi OF m unusually well ssortsd sock Of DRY GOODS,
confusing SVEN variety. suited To town and county lnde; auosg
watch are
Reb Parls Cashm.re Robes
kieh Ombie Shaded Casbmef, and MouseIins
keh Oregon. Cavtiiizn and Ciemanine riads
fhid Merino Ca,hmeres
Rieh sun striped Thiset do.
Bk aud cord Aipaess
Biz and ssun ,rfped do.
bombannes Ctapes and Poplins
Rieh RVge ombreP p. Df5ole snks
Rich Pehin fAeonne do
Rich Gro de Napes GiAcs do
Together with 4 graf variety Of
New style shks, hou Use In - pr yard
White and cord embid Muslin Robes
French emed Collars. Cbemiseps. Capes
lnfants' froet Bodies, Sleeves. &C
Ombfe shaded C1oasinrs
Blk French Cloth and Cashmere.
sns satin and m 'rno Yes ings
sstret.. fuhed k.rseys. eabis Ker-eys
Plaid Linssy. white ami red ftanneh
White Dome'. We'ch non shrinkiog and Canton Flannels
Servants Whitney, and super inland bound Bed Blankets
SIN and msrin, Hoaeo. Cloves fancy silk Crsvats
Heavy wool Lh and eoId, thibet. embd. empe and other sha ~-
White and cord emb'd crsse Scarf, something very psuy.
-AI5o-
CsrpsunyL Rugs and Boekinsr
forraie, at Wholesale and retail at prices that can't il tn sl.ase
o. ~ No % WEST MAIN STREET