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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-13
TRoPIc OFFICE, May 8.

TRoPiC OFFICE, May 3.
We were favored with the perusal of a
letter from ar officer of the Army of DC.
cupation to a gentleman in this city, in
which it is explained that the engagement
Of the 10 Dragons took place % miles
up The riUer, which runs w. by N. from
Matamoras, while Point Isabel is ~ L. oil
the same place; thus showing that the
whole Mexican force is not between Gen
Taylor's camp and his supplies. The
letter also stated that communication could
be kept open, that the camp was well for
titled considering its length of line, and
that in five days the fort would be finished
and the fire upon Matamoras commenced
The Mexican force now on this side OF
the river is 1000 infantry, 1900 cavalry
Extract from a letter from MAJ. Thomas
Z. s. A., dated
"PoINT ISABEL, Ap'I 81.
ave have some eighty regulars here to
guard this depot. We have upwards oil
300 operatives in the department (as most
of the train is here,) which | am now or
ganzing into Battalion, under the com
maud of Majors McRae, Captains Sibley
and Hill, OF the Quartermaster depart
ment. In addition to this force, the Sut.
lers, &c. have company of near hun
bred, so that we can muster nearly 500
men-not disciplined to be sure, but good
and true"
In addition to this force the probability
is that the $50 recruits, accompanied by
three U. S. officers, which left here on the
Both, on board the New York, have arriv
ed at Point Isabel.
The requisition on the Governor Of
Louisiana was responded to with grea
enthusiasm, and it was expected that The
whole force would be ready to embark in
five or six days from the time of the notice
The Texans, too, are eager for an oppor
tunity 10 encounter their old foe.
The Mississippian, of Wednesday las
says that up to that time it was not know
that any requisition had been mace upor
the Governor of Mississippi, and /" is in
clined to the opinion that no call has beef
made"
We shall await with considerable anxi
ETY. the next news from the army. Gu
} rash and indiscreet neighbors, the Mexl
cans, will reap an awful retribulion, Blu
we would fain hope that every act Of GU
government, in such an unequal contest
. may be tempered with moderation an
forbearance.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-13
1atSotestppt Democrat.
CARE Oh M

Wednesday Morning. ! May u, nae,
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-13

Tents were pitched at an early hour in
Lafayette Square yesterday, in which the
officers of several of our volunteer com.
panies were busily employed taking down
the names OF brave, honest, but humble
fellows, who at the first call rallied round
their country's standard All, the poor
mans right to deposite his vote in the bal
lot box may be by some disputed, but the
pririIege of fighting the battles of his
country is seldom denied him by his moro
wealthy townsmen. Delta.
We will lay wager that good pro-
portion of the first who Aocked 10 the flag
We're those the "Native" faction call "the
id foreigners, who will overturn our in
stitulions," and whom they seek to disfran'
chise. Out upon the unjust, contracted,
spirit which would deny to the patriotic
foreigner who seeks home here, any of
the privileges of citizenship.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-13

From our earliest year9, we have known
Gen. Taylor, and this we undertake to
say, if he is cut off from Point Isabel, he
will find supplies in Matamoras. We are
satisfied that the honor of the country is
in his hands-we do not say that our GO
vernmen is right or that they have taken
sufficient precautions, but we do undertake
10 say that Zachariah Taylor's body will
be a cold corpse sooner than his country's
honor shall be sacrificed! Vicks. Intel.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-13

NAvAL.--MazatIdn, Pacific coast of
Merico,) April 1.-The American squad.
ron cruizing before that port, comprises
frigate Savannah, 60 guns, frlgaie Consli-
tuition, so, soops Portsmouth and Leyant,
% guns each, schr. Shark IL guns.
The blockade of the port had not yet
commenced.
The commander Of the squadron order
ed the Portsmouth and the SHARK to get
under weigh, and they set sail, as was sup
posed, to commence the blockade Of some
other port on the Pacific, in the expecta.
lion every moment to receive news of hos
tlities between Gen. Tay lor and the Mex.
leans on the Rio Grande.
There was great anxiety at Mazatlan
10 consequence of the appearance of the
squadron off the harbor,
The garrison had retired, and notice gi-
ven by the authorities that all external
commerce would cease on the I'd instant.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-23
Movements OF Travellers.

There has been visible dminution for the last two
days in the general arrivals in the city The following
are nearly the amount at the principal hotels yesterday
At the
ANERrcAS--Major Shelby, Kentucky; John and s. w.
Cheney, Boston; Mr.. Francis, do; Captain McMchac NJ
W 8 Trenchard, Washington; J. Mckee, Nassau Hall;
W. Nicolcs, u. s. A.; II. j. Sedgwck. W. Parsons. N. "
AsroR-Mr Dalrymple, Baltimore; G. Curwan. Albany
Mr.. Graft Boston; l.. Reed Chicago; j. t. Perkins, New
London J. Warren, Troy; j. Rexford Nj s. Brownelc,
Boston A. Morris London; II. Andrews Boston; Wei.
ler Kentucky; DR.. Gray Boston; H. Beckwith, Provi.
dence; j. Gregory, Sand Lake; c. Coleman Troy; Fish
and Smith, Boston; Rev. G. Strong, Montrca f. Tracy,
Chicago; Abbott, Boston; Tyler Conn., Mr. School
craft. Albany; j. Beck; Canada; w Grant Albany; J.
Mansfield, Boston; Mr. Vail Troy; g. L. Saunders Eng
land; N. Dixon RI
CIrr--Mr Unclan, Havana; Z. liarwood, Lockport;
James Freeland, Fshkill Landing; Masters, Hamilton;
Judge Powers Catskill, j. Gray Vermont; j. NJ Lara
maya, Lima D. Robinson, Troy J. Fowld Ncwburgh j..
Mclean, Princeton Rev. II. Sherman, N j.; Sycman.
Canada West.
FRASxLIS-J. Halfeld st. Johns. ~ B.; o. b. Fowler
Conn; z. Blossom, Boston w. Morrison, Bridgepor IL
Ward, Norwalk; w. Wilson, Pompton NJ. Noble, Essex;
Chaplin, Mass G. Mason Hamilton; w. Clarke, Ga. /;
B. Williams, Herkmcr; W. Hubbard, Philadelphia; n.
Mosely, Albany; L. L. shaw, Troy; o. Lewis Chicagos
Jones, Manchester; George Holland, Toronto c. w.
George Willard, do; w Clarke, Ga
HowARp-E. Battolph, Foughkecpsie; s. Taylor, Mon.
treal; Mr.. Richards, N j.; G. Boacf Ohio T. Pratt Mo
bile; James Mcneil, do; Mills, Springfield; r. Deaay
Philadelphia; =. Cha1in Washington; j. Owen Coryus
Christi Texas Quackenboss, Somerville; Thos Hsw.
kns Texas; r. Freeman, Albany; J. Goold Boston;
Waldo Washer, Mass. B. s. Dana Boston; {. Burrows
Albany; O. Brellion, do; F. Curtis do; c. Bowa Ohio
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Trial Of Wa. W. Drinker, Esq, one Of the Special
Justices, contfnued-HErRy VAspERvooRr examined for
the prosecution. ID clerk Of tho Court Of Sessions
proves the indictment under which Bxby tried and
convicted.
THIRD CHARGE-For issuing q warrant without suhi-
cient cause against Lucius Comsock under which bo
arrested and for oppressive conduct on the examina
ton of the complaint against said Comstock.
Sidney H. STEWART clerk in the police Office, exa-
mined Proves warrant issued by Justice Drinker, for
the arrest of Lucus g. Comstock on charge OF per-
jury.
LucIrs s. CoMrocx examincd.-Witness went before
Justice Drnker when he understood there was war
rant issued for his arrest Witness saw the papers now
produced before they shown to witness at the polos
ONCE, the papers upon which warrant was issued
there other papers then attached that now seem TO
be wanted called Justice Drinkers attention to discrep-
ances in the papers, he expressed himself sasnea tnat
without bail witness came again next day, bringing
with him contract which should have been counter
part of of the papers shown on the former DAY TO
Witness and upon comparing both papers, appeared
and several matters into into that not in
the copy produced by witness witness afterwards con-
suited Mr. Sherwood his lawyer who pointed out seve-
raj legal defects in the papers, and requested the Justice
not to act them hearing was afterwards granted 70
witness which was continued for six days. wit
thought the Justice allowed the opposite party to
give evidence and afterwards refused to admit similar
testimony offered by witness thought he acted opPres
sively towards Witness ruled every thing against hm'
all through the hearing but he finally dismissed he COM
plant against witness.
JOHN d. SHERWOOD examined.-Called ON the Justice,
as the friend of Doctor Comstock asked tho justice 20
detach from the papers those which witness thought
were illegal witness read from the provisions OF he re-
charged with offences, and the mode of their exaoa-
ton.
Aftor the examination of the witness the Court al
journed to Mopday week, (frst June)
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Court OF Special Sessions.

Before Recorder Scott AID AID Benson and Livington
John Fielding and John Collins charged with stealing
shawl worth So, from Ann Lett, of No. IS Allen st.
was adjudged guilty, but the sentence suspended in
the case Of Collins Fielding sent to tho penitentis
for 80 days.
Cntharne Leary charged with stealing pair Of boots
was found guilty and sentenced TO be imprisoned In the
penitentiary for 80 days. -
Luther Demmet for assultng lawyer, named Norton
with cane, was ordered to pay fine of $2o
John Hisney, charged with stealing valse, contain
ing sundry articles worth about $2o from the steamboat
prisoned in the pentcntary for the term Of months
Peter Burns for stealing some spoons, was sent to the
pcnitcntisry for months.
Nm r. DAILY, for assauiting an officer was ordered to
be locked up in the city prison for 10 days.
Thomas OBrien charged with stealing various house
hold articles found guilty and sent to the penten
tiary for months
james Murray adjudged guilty of stealing $ll
from Terrence Donohoc and sentenced to be imprisoned
in the penitcntiary fnr the term Of months
The Court then adjourned until Tuesday morning
next
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-23

SHIP AoSEs' FOR oANToS.-At meeting of the
passengers and their friends on board the ship
Agnes, bound to Canton, resolutions were passed
highly praising Capt. George W. wcthercll for
the excellent equipment Of his ship; also in favor
OF the pilot, Mr. d. A. Thomas, for his gentleman
ly conduct TO all on board; and complimentary to
Capt. Parks, of the steamer Richmond, for his
skill IN towing the ship TO the Hook. Commo-
dore Varnam and Capt. Flowers were on board.
The Agnes is a splendid vessel
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-23

EXCITEMENT AMONG THE CHERoKEEs.-The Ar
kansas Inteuigemcer brings further horrible Ale-
tails of outsges upon the line dividing the Cherokees
from Arkansas On the 25th ult poor negro was bar
Tom Starr and another Cherokee. The Same day some
Cherokees crossed into Arkansas and shot three of the
Starrs-Ells, William ard Dick innocent harmless
cripple, who had wronged Dick was shot three
times, and has since died of his wounds ellis was shot
in the jaw and arm-Wiliam through the back) What
named mon, the Cherokee police says the Integsncer-
has perpetraed act of violence which should be
verely rebuked, and that most promptly too
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-23

DASGERoUs PosrrioS.A little boy about five years of
age, says the Salem .4dverfiser discovered in the
railroad tunnel yesterday forenoon just the ere
coming through A. there not time for him to ret
out holloed to him to lie down between The
rails and lot the pass over him but the little fellow
took his own and Rugged close to the wall the
cars Just grazing him. Away narrow escape.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-23

A Foe on THE HEARTH Rua.-One of the prin.
cipal opponents of the American people, in the
presently war against the military usurpers of Mexi
co, is the French paper, called the Courier des
Etats Unis The following is the substance Of
one OF its treacherous, insulting articles, to the
great nation from which it gets its bread and
butter,--
The success obtained BY the American army is q sue
more than resist assault made by the Mexicans on the
camp which Cen Taylor had left But this resistance
is not the less glorious &C.
The Mexicans committed an immense fault in not car.
s eTs ia Ss Iy coup de main the very first day
so and the disaster Of Thornton had
SO much dismay. They would have easily taken the
place and the result would have been as fortunate for
them as 1t would have been fatal to Gen. Taylor Mas
ters OF Point Isabel they would have of Gen TAYLOR
and prevented his receiving endorsements &C. by sea-
The Mexicans by their fault have remeded the fault Of
the Americans. Their only method of repairing their
error is to make great effort to prevent Gen. Taylor
from nor The Of Maes NAV ~ S EVEN,
thing accomplished So sensible the popular mind Of
this that rol and most characteristic thing) the jour.
nails already designate the candidates for Governors of
California and Of the State Of Tamaupas Two pros
pecti,e competitors for these posts already men.
This war, provokedby Mr. Polk, at a moment when
there was danger of war with England, is, nationally
considered most monstrous imprudence.
American prescence has the sentiment of destiny and
perfectly understands that kind Of hunting States which
tney ca The symptoms OF this
instinct nave lately taken curious Developments real
subject for philosophical study. Thus since the talk OF
invading the empire OF the Aztecs certain journals
chiefly those Of the popular classas the SUM- of New
York-have their columns filled with details Of the riches
OF the Mexican soilo the mines of mercury silver and
gold They even give calculation In figures of their
product Pompous descriptions are also given Of tho
treasures hesPed up in the churches And journal Of
By at as sssa; religious S pr n.
sacred ornaments Of the aposatc Roman Catholics are
alone 4Si. sufficient to ay all e costs Of the present
ms Is tempting the meancst instincts and substituting
ne drunkenness of cupdy for the sacred FIRE Of
speaking of the brilliant prospect of American
destiny, he says =
one power alone in the world is strong enough 10 sion
mn,, o. these great destinics That is England
pououess she like Brennus, throws her Sword
IN the scales its weight will prevail Yet sooner or is,e
,ne Destiny win come up again and resume its
nsn which Providence has assigned 10 Ameres for Il.
sovsnsign empire ''A'',.s" -, ,''' ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-23

IHE License ELEcrroN.-The result of the cleo
ton on the 18th ins has been highly favorable to
The cause of total abstinence. Few counties, if
any have given maJorities in favor of granting
licenses ; indeed, we have not yet heard of one
There appears to have been very little excitement
on the subject, and the temperance men have
probably succeeded as much through the apathy
OF their opponents rs from any other cause.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-23

MAY 22-Wm. Moss cs j. Taientine and Patrick Ber~
plaintiff was in October, 1885, the proprietor of 1865
Cherry street. in which he kept what Il called free and
a n :ucs and
On the night Of the Goth OF October, named Samp-
son. who played the piano for Moss. came in drunk.
act Of either striking turning Sampson out when the
defendants who are policemen came up and nterfsred
between themand plaintiff alleges that defendants vo-
enty assaulted him. and dragged him TO the watch house.
For the defence it was shown, that defendants were. on
passing along Cherry street, they found Moss and Samp
fighting in the street. and Moss being pointed out as
and got into the house. followed by valentine when he
got in he behind the counter and drew out pistol
threatening to shoot any person who would attempt to in.
made inside went in to the assistance Of Valentine and
sf,er struggle they succeeded in arresting him and
Office he attempted pull pistol again out Of his pocket
with intent to shoot Of them upon which Valentine
him on his his faS SEALED n yeds this
Before Judge lngraham.
The People rs JAMES II. Clarke and HENRY Herbert
Charge Of .f6ondonment-Th action Of default
ON on bond conditioned for the payment of $500 Mrs
Clarke procured her husband to Be arrested on
Of abandonment and to obtain his release the bond N
question was given The jury after hearing the evidence
on both sides. found verdict for the defendant For
plainun, Mr.. Porter For defendant Mr.. Allen.
supreme Court.
Before the Chief Justice, Judges Beardsley and Jewe
The Clinton Barge Rob6ery.-It will be remembered
that two persons named Smith and Parkinson were tried
last winter and convicted in the Court of General Ses
sons OF the robbery of thirty or fsrty thousand dollars
from on board the barge Clinton lying the time Of the
robbery at the foot Of Murray street. On the trial. cx
ceptions were taken by prisoners counsel to the dec
sons Of the Court in relation to challenges to Jurors the
admission and rejection Of testimony offered to be given
on the part Of the prisoner and part Of the Judges
charge The principal exceptions are the following
st That juror was allowed to be sworn although II
appeared he had impression in regard 70 the 3D.
That the acts Of of the parties indicted
evidence against another Sd. That there variance
between the proof and the indictmentthe indictment
having set forth the robbery to have taken place in the
LIST Ward the proof being that 1t took place In the Third
motion was yesterday made on behalf Of Smith In or.
rest Of Judgment The argument will he rsmmed thIs
AorniaG By ~ Dtstsot Atevusy ssNN
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-23

This publication viii be ready for delivery O'Clock
this morning.
II will contain all the intelligence from the Rio Grande
the proceedings of the great War Meeting in the Park
the conservation of the magnificent Trinity Church.
with two beautiful illustrations, tho late Foreign News
received by the Britannia, &C.. SC
Price sixpcnce only, per cory.
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Court OF Generni Sessions.

SCOtt,
John McKeon, Esq, District Attorney.
May 22-Tiai Of Edward r Mehols-At the open
ing Of the Court this morning another lengthy argument
entered into with regard to tho admssibiy Of somc
testimony which the prosecution proposed to intro
duce.
The Court deciding that the testimony referred to- was
inadmissabe and the prosecution having no further evil
dence to offer in the case submitted to the jury,
who rendered verdict Of not guilty.
Trial of Eduardo Nichois for FoYgery-Edward J.
Nichols the defendant in the preceding trial. then
tried on charge ofogery in the third degree in having
giving Dr. p Mathieuet receipted BILL purporing to
have been signed by Baxter Price, the presenta-
ton of which the said Dr. Mathieue advanced the sum
of $500 to the defendant Nchols
On the part of tho prosecution Dr. Matheuct deposed
that he received tho recepted bill from the accused ami
advanced him 5000 upon the same
SAMUEL PHcE, Of the firm of Baxter Price, deposed
that the bill in question in the hand writing Of their
clerk, with the exception of the signature which was
not in the hand writing Of tho clerk, or either member
of the firm.
For the defence contendod that the prosecution
had failed to make out the and the subject being
submitted to the jury, the accused was acquitted.
The jury then discharged for tho term, and tho
Court adjourned until tomorrow morning, to hear mo-
tons sc.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-23

The monster steamer Great Britain, IL In her four
teenth day and may be hourly expected to arrive She
will bring four days later Intelligence.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-23

STEAMSHIP GREAT WEsrERS.-The ship Henry
Pratt Captain Hartley, arrived yesterday from
Liverpool, passed on the 1lth instant. 2p M
when in lat ~, Ion. 50, the steamer Great West.
ern, hence for Liverpool. She ef, this mort =,
p. M, on the 7th.
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News from the War Quarter.

If any important intelligence reaches us this morning
from the Rio Grande il will be published in Erra
Herald
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-23

ELECTION foh COUNTY CoNvEsrfoN.-On the BIB
of May last bill passed the Legislature of this
State providing for the calling of county conven-
ton IN this city, for the purpose Of amending the
present. or forming an entirely new, charter for
the government of this city.
BY this act an election is to be held in this city
on the first Monday of June next, which is also
the first day of June, on which day the delegates
will be chosen by the people, each ward being en-
titled to a certain number of delegates, as follows:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-23

IExAs ASNExArIoN.-We find the following pa
rasraph IN one Of the English papers received by
the Britannia
ANNESATios oy FErAs.-Thc Commissioners Of IN.
customs nave received Communication from, az t.
regn once stating that he Earl Of Aberdeen il Of an
nat Texas mus. ha6seforward be ronsis.Daa ", ~
'"s American UncnH 'se %
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LATER FROM AUX CAYEs.-The Tioga, Capt Col
Inns, arrived yesterday from Aux Cages, in sixteen
days passage.
We are indebted to Capt. c. for the following I.
Affairs at Aux Cages when we left, were pro-
crossing to more quiet state, though a few days
before 1.-THE greatest excitement prevailed and ma
ny OF the white and colored inhabitants had their
chests and trunks deposited on board the shipping
IN the harbor, ready to make their escape in case
the town should be attacked by the insurgents.
1t seems that this is not Of political nature
as they express no desire for any change Of Go.
yernment whatever 1t is merely n thirst for white
Blood on the part ofthe insurgents.
There were several engagements during the
time we were there, which were said to be greatly
IN favor OF the government troops but the reports
were always so contradictory that it was imposs-
pie to ascertain anything like correctness Of the
loss on either side However, they seemed to be
continually retreating before the government
troops, and the last report stated that thew were
advancing on Jeremie In consequence Of this.
troops were despatched from Aux Caves to that
quarter
IT was thought that in short time the vicinity
OF Aux Cages would be as quiet as any other part
OF the island; but the whole country is in such a
state OF rebellion, that it must be long time vet
before peace and quietness will be entirely restor-
ed, if 1t ever is again under the present govern
ment
The eastern part Of the Island was quiet Mt
the last accounts, said to be owing to the low state
OF finances, and the rebellion amongst the Hay
items.
President Richie was expected in Aux Caves in
few weeks, from Port au Prince.