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Mississippi Democrat., 1846-04-29

or A friend has favored us with the
New Orleans Bee, of Wednesday last, 22d.
The rumor that Mexico had declared war,
and that the American fleet had blockaded
her ports, is contradicted by the arrival of
the "Col. Harney," at the city, which ves-
sci was said to have brought the news to
the BaliZe.
The "CoI. Harney'' left Brassos Santa
go on the 10th. Gen. Taylor had not budg-
ed an inch from his first position opposite
Matamoras. On the 18th Gen. Ampudia
arrived at Natamoras with 5000 men, ma
king the Mexican force there 5000. On
the 18th, Ampudia informed Gen. TAYLOR
that he must abandon his position, or he
would consider it tantamount to a declara-
ton of war. OF course, Gen. T. refused ;
and on the 18th Ampuda informed him
that he would not act further without posi-
tive orders from his government.
The Bee has dates from Mexico to the
lSt' The Mexican government and press
were making a great sputter about war
with the United States, which they saw is
inevitable.
The Bee contains dates from Washing
ton to the 18th. 1t was the unders tanding
that the vote would be taken in the Senate
on the Oregon question, on Thursday 10th.
On the 10th, MIR. Bagby spoke in favor of no.
tlce, and of our title to the whole of Oregon.
Gen. Houston remarked that he would
address the Senate on the 18th. The
House was discussing the bill for the occu-
patton OF Oregon, and Mr.. Adams spoke
on the 18th in favor of extending our laws
10 the Russian line. The President had
not answered Mr.. Ingersol's resolution
relative TO the secret service morey.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-04-29

0reP The warike rumor we noticed last
week, doubtless originated from the edito-
rial article of the London Chronicle, refer
red to elsewhere, declaring that England
will accept nothing short of the Columbia
river as a boundary. From all that W can
sec, there is not the remotest probability
that any approximation to an adjustment
will be made by negotiation. The faltering
conduct of our Senators, so far from hav-
ing a pacific effect in England, will but
stimulate her press and government in ad-
vancing her pretensions. The par ercet-
ience Peace" party will find that if the
attempt should be made to purchase peace
by surrendering our rights, we should have
10 submit that the naughty purchaser fix
the price. We shall g look to the Senate
with some anxiety, fearing that when the
effects of their hating and unpatriotic con-
duct, across the water, shall be apparent,
some of these men will express willing
ness to allow the British to determine the
extent Of the surrender.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-04-29
Four days later from Eurnne,

Four days later from Europe.
The packet ship Northumberland arrv-
ed at New York on Wednesday evening,
by which we have dates from London TO
9Th inst, four days later than those last
received She brought Liverpool dates
TO the 9th, one day later.
There is no change in the cotton mar
ket 10 record.
"neat mad advanced at Liverpool from
TO I'd per busheI, and American flour,
we see, sold on the 9Th ult. for % and 27s
per barrel. There is no other commercial
ihteliigence OF importance; the markets re-
'''@I'Ieu Tha d pre.'y much as per last advices.
he correspondence, in which arbilra-
ton was declined by our government,
reached London by way of Hayre.
Inc comment of the papers on the Ore
goh matter are warlike. The London
chronicle repeats that England will take
nothing short of the Columbia river as the
boundary, and that the United States must
not presume on her supposed unwilling
ness to engage In war.
Or Robert Peel had moved to admit
buckwheat, maize and rice duty free
agreed to by the House of Commons.
The steamship Great Liverpool was
lost Oft Cape Finisteree, on the 2lst OF
Feb'y with several lives.
The news from the north of Europe.
gives accounts of difficulties in Poland,
with prospect of rebellion, arising from
scarcity Of food and fodder. The fears OF
famine in this country seem about 10 be
realized.
From India late advices have been re-
ceived, and the British are likely to have
their hands full in their invasion and at
tempted subIugalion Of the hardy Slhs.
These people are The brayest and best
disciplined OF all the Indian troops, HAVING
been trained principally by French ON
GERS. They have since their last battle
with the British, which proved so bloody
to the invaders, assembled the numher OF
10000 men and upwards Of one hun
dred pieces Of cannon, and another kloody
battle was daily expected. British vaIoI
and discipline will probably be TOO much
for them, but they will not be conouered
without resistance, and, as the first battle
has already proved, great sacrafice of life
on the part Of the invaders.
The London Times of the 7th ut. con.
taIns long article about the United States
1t takes the view that the refusal on oaI
part TO leave the Oregon matter to arbi-
tratlon, and the passage of the Notice re-
solutions, are omens of war.
The military depots throughout England
are very active-it is said that large rein.
forcements are Immediately to be sent tC
India.
The United Service Gazette. of the I'll
ult., states that the navy works in the docI
yards had ceased, in consequence, proba
bly,, Of the drafts upon the army for India
The most important piece of intelli
gence to this country. is the following an
nouncement in the London Times:
The market for English securities wa
depressed this afternoon (6th.) In th
morning an appearance of weakness be
came evident. but it was the more sever
towards the close of business, a rumo
then being current that message from tn
Queen would be received by the House c
Commons tonight, on the subject of Anne
! rican affairs,
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-04-29

MEssRs. WEBSTER AND INGERsOLL.-The
controversy between these two distn-
guished gentlemen was becoming shot and
furious at last accounts from Washington.
Without prejudging one who is leader
among our political opponents, when rest
ing under such grave and damning charg-
es, we may express the opinion that black
Dan. has & caught Tartar" and he may
have lasting cause TO regret that in his late
Xantippical exhibition in the Senate he SO
far forgot himself, the place, and the occa-
sion. If Mr.. Ingersoll has charged Mr. W.
falsely, the charges will recoil upon HIM
solf. if he establish the accusations by
proof, then indeed is Webster an infamous
man,
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-04-29
The NATIONAL Press A journal for Hon.
by G. ?. Morris, New York, So in ad
vance.


THE NATIONAL Press A Journal for Home
by G. 2. Morris, New York, So in ad-
vance.
We acknowledge an exchange with this
new paper, the most racy, elegant, and re-
cberche of all the mammoth weekles. Its
contents are varied, rare and interesting !,
its typography surprisingly beautiful. The
editor has much celebrity as a literary ca
terer, and no little name as a versifyer.-
The gallant Gen'l seems to be an especial
favorite with the ladies: in the number be-
fore US, we see half a column of notices to
lady corresponds acknowledge
ments and compliment to the fair' Fanny"
1--WE always loved that name); then advice
to the fragile :" Myrraha''; do. to 6 Cora" !;
an answer to some questions of " Sarah
about the texture of Neapolitan' bonnets,
and Excelsior bonhets &c. &c.-from all
which we infer that he is not only a good
editor and passable poet, but in the wild
est sense of the term, lady's man. -
the Will Honeycomb of New York, and a
connoisseur in all sorts Of feminine orna-
ments, from a bonnet or bodice to bus.
We most cordially recommend his refined
hebdomadal to the favorable notice of our
fair readers-if we have any-and of their
husbands and beaux. We shall frequent
y enrich our columns with selections from
the National Press.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-04-29

CoTToN.-The late arrivals bring accounts
OF slight advance IN cotton. The receipts
at the different ports up to 1st April, show
a deficiency of 900 bales behind last
years, to the same date; and it is calculat-
ed that the crop will not exceed Q 1850 900
bales.
The following are the New Orleans quo
tations, 18th instant:
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-04-29

The Northumberland brings London
papers to the Sth ulr., two days later
The comments of the papers on Oregon
matters are warlike. The Chronicle re
peats that England will take nothing short
of the Columbia river as the boundary,
and that the United States must not pre-
sumo upon her supposed unwiilingness to
engage in war.
1t is apparent from this, combined with
the history OF the past, and the present
acts of the British Government, that il has
not, and never had, the intention of com
promising the Northwestern boundary, on
the parallel Of 49, Four times has ihis
offered compromise been refused. Hun
dreds of times has 1t been asserted by
high authority that it could never be ac-
cepted. England will never accede to
any proposition for settlement on the
line Of 400 until q contest for more Is
hopeless; and we should understand the
character of that government better than
to suppose tina; it would retreat without a
struggle. The power of England is based
upon public opinion, Her statesmen
have had the tact to persuade the world
that 27,O00,000 Of people, one halt of
whom are on the point OF starvation, and
the greater part of the other half taxed to
the extreme limit of endurance, with Co
Ionles in a state of incipient revolution in
every quarter of the earth, formed the
most powerful on the globe. The mo-
ment the lalsehood of this pretension is
discovered, Great Britain sinks into con-
tempt. She cannot sustain herself against
the general competition and the universal
hatred of mankind. And her statesmen
wisely calculated that it would be better
to risk for brief period the uncertain
chances of war" than to grant to her for.
mer Colonies terms in their might which
she rejected when they were compare
lively powerless.
Great Britain will not, cannot. dare not
offer the parallel of 49o as line of com
promise. 1t would preserve peace, per
maps, with America, but it would be hel
ruin in Europe, Asia, and Africa; for one,
it was understood that she had succunhe,
to distant and little understood Republic
what would not be the exactions of he
present pretended friends, but nutural. bin
ter and interested enemies.
How foolish, then, is it for our rulers +
suppose that peace can be secured b,
f claiming to the foIty-ninlh any more thai
by insisting upon the ffty-fourth degre
of latitude? How idle the argument
which they use without the hope of con
vincing either hearers or readers, merel
for the purpose of gaining time and renu
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-04-29
man,

PoLANp.--It will be seen by the foreign
news that the unfortunate Poles were max
;nr another effort 10 free themselves from
,beir tyrannical oppressors, and recover
,hoir lost nationality. We have no means
ofiudging with accuracy but we tear lhere ,
was no prospect OF success. they nave
,he GOOD wishes and sympathles oil all Sooo
and ius, people in the world,
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-04-29

0tr The heavy rains of the past four or
five days have rendered the public roads
impossible for vehicles; but our indefati-
gable contractors, the Messrs. SIMS, forward
the mails on horseback, in defiance OF
floods and storms.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-04-29

GIVE call the attention of our readers
and the public to the advertisement of the
Commissioner of the General Land Office,
giving notice Of the re-opening, for private
entry, of public lands in the Grenada land
district.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-04-29
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Mississippi Democrat., 1846-04-29

CI1F For the x Settlement of the Oregon
Question" (by Express mail y and misceI-
laneous extracts, see first page.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-04-29
[Senator Benton, 1843.

Mr.. Benton spoke of the ''whole of Ore
gon" up TO the Russian line. In his recent
abortive attempt to g inIprison" the old SOL
der, Gen. Cass, he declared, if we under
stand him Alright, his alliance with those
who would " divide and ALLEVIATE it, and
has called down upon himself his own ma
ledction. 1t is said that Gen. Jackson fire.
quenty remarked, before his death, that
Mr.. Benton had not, and probably never
would, recover from the effects of the dis
aster on board the Princeton. Gen. Jack
son was wise and sagacious man.
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-04-29
Liverpoot CIassifcation-Loalisiana nd .ni

OREGoN.- Such a country is form
ed for union, wealth, and strength. 1t can
have but one capital, and that will be a
Ihebes; but one commercial emporium.
and that will be Tyre, queen of cities.
Such country can have but one people,
one interest, one government; and that
people should be American, that interest
ours, and that government Republican,
.Accursed and infamous be the man that di-
vides or aienates it!''
Mississippi Democrat., 1846-04-29
c A r r 0LLTON: ::

Wednesday Morning, =; April 90, 1876.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1846-02-28

10 view Of the above sub,ee, !,
M axe any interest in the subjec, Of es"..
saon, e''ner pro or con. and all who ,aks . "a
1a.esest 10 the Church which i, s said j. - ny
erecteo thereon. are requested 10 mee, =, ~ 70
schoo'-hoase on Tuesday evening, Ma,rh . as
- y .ss..-ass.s.ssz S'FOCKHDI 'npnc' o.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1846-02-28

pie. pa,,efning too closely after the great mon.
archy from which they wers just emancipatsd.
for years lef. this preroea,ive nndis'urbed. -
Time was when the declaration ''the farther
power is removed from the ns0pe, the better,
could be apriociple Of action in the halls Of
Legislation in this republic, and when tho peo.
pie were pronounced incompetent to elect a
Sheriff or Justice Of the Peace. Bnt the
time for these practical denials Of the great
truths Of democracy has passed away--the
people have. taught those insulting libellers OF
their intelligence and patriotism tina. they can
he trusted with the election Of their own cffi'
GERS, aud that. in proportion as Executive pat
ronags is diminished in State. the power OF
demagogues is essened, and the voice of the
people becomes potent. In this matter there
can be no compromise. The voice Of the peo.
ple should be heard, or it should not-the
people are intelligent, or they are not-they
are capable Of self government, or they are
rot. # their voice should be heard-if they
are intelligent and capable Ct governing them
selves, We cannot, without forfeltIrg all
claims,to consistency, deny them the pr'v''
lege Of electing all State officers. from Gov.
ernor downwards. We can az we'll deny
them Ifie privileges Of e'ec1log their Sherlifs
and Justices as to say they shall not elect
their Judges. 8u
Ths members Of the Convention about 10
assemble must remember that the time for
the dedication Of Power has passed away. to
return no more forever. In temporal affairs
the will Of the masses is the only Deity to be
served and implicitly obeyed. The State is
no longer thing separate and distinct from
the people-an Independent. object for the ag'
grandizement of whose power the wishes and
the interests Of the people are to be made sub.
servien.. No Power 10 TO be built Up and de.
fled by law. advancing its own interests at the
sacrifice Of all others, and holding the people
in vassalags. The people are the State
| their wishes must be law-their interests
the sole object Of legislation.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1846-02-28

u Wednesday Of last week was the day
assigned for the trial of Baxter, Birch. and
the Readings. a. Rock Island, for the murder
of Col. Davenport. We hope these men may
have something more than the mockery Of 4
trial--that they may neither be- tried in Rock
Island county, nor Tin . lump" az were
Young and the Longs.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1846-02-28

u VIM. Bebb. Of Butler county, Ohio, i,
the Wig candidate for Governor Of tia
State.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1846-02-28

t. Navigation is open upon Lake Erie
a boa. from Buffalo having rssched De,roit.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1846-02-28

~ The American Agricultural Society
has determined TO import into the United
States three hundred Alpaca sheep from Pc
III, South America.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1846-02-28

~ The eighth trial to elect member from
the ninth Congressional! district Of Massachu-
seus has resulted in no choice, though the
democratic candidate gained $50 votes.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1846-02-28

o.. fthe Standard will take the ,roubls 10
read carefully the Congressional reports Of The
Union, IL will find that TALL the bills and res
olutions"' introduced by our delegate are there
published, whence they are copied into the
Territorial papers.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1846-02-28

McK,xNrY, some,i no since convicted Of the
murder Of Philleo. 10 Rock leland county, ILL.,,
has been pardoned by Gov. Ford.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1846-02-28

TExAs.--The President Of tho Republic Of
Texas, upon learning that the State Cons'itu.
ton had been accepted by Congress, issued
his proclamation converting the State Legisla'
ture at Austin, on the 10th inst, to perfect the
organization Of State Government, by the cleo
ton o: Senators, &c.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1846-02-28

o. Tie second paymen. to contractors on
the Illinois and Michigan canal was made a,
Lockp port, on the Cd inst.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1846-02-28

E ~ Hon. A. G. Dodge and Hon. S. Cor
don, Of the House Of Representatives, will
please accept Our ihauks for valuable public
documenis,
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1846-02-28

o." 1t has come to pass that a sufficient
quantity Of ice to make decen. min, julep
deters our Southern mail from crossing the 10.
wa. We would suggest that an accurate
Thermometer be used to test the temperature
Of the water in that stream, ard that, when
the temperature is too high, the mail should
20. attempt TO cross for fear Of being blown
up-Anor when i, IL too low, for fear of-what
might happen.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1846-02-28

MississIpPl.-The Governor Of this State,
in his late Message to the Legislat ure, speaks
in strong terms Of the suaefings Inflicted upon
,ons-hopes experience will teach the com.
muni,y wisdom -and recommends on amend
ment Of the Constitution which shall hereafter
prohibi, tho establishment Of banks in the
Cta.e
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1846-02-28

~ The cargo recently brought by the Hi
hernia to Boa,on, is valued a, $500, GOO. This
is the most valuable cargo ever brought over
by steamer. The duty upon it was $685.
600.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1846-02-28

~ We extract the following from the late
report from the Typographical Bureau
Road FROM THE MIssrsslPPl BLUFFS oPpo.
SITE BLooMiNeroN TO Iowa Cry This roai
from the bluffs is in the situation Of the road
opposite Burlington; that is, traversed by nu.
merous soughs and low grounds, requiring
five bridges and twelve hundred yards Of EN-.
bankmen.. From Iowa City, for distance
Of ten miles. the road encounters a low wet
prairie, with Numerous sIoughs and three
small streams. From the tenth mile from
Iowa City. east. 10 Bloomington, two Terri.
torial roads have been established; one pass,
ing north Of the direct line, the other south
The northern road was fist constructed, bat
the southern road was afterwards located a.
an improvement.
Estimate for Northern Road, s4.s57 90
For the Southern 3,9l2 on
Between the Mississippi and the
Bluffs. part common TO both
roads. 1882 90
Total, si3.6ol 90
Deduct amour, Of appropriation
in lS45, 5000 90
Balance required. s8,60l 90
AGENCY Cry, Iowa, is situated in the edge
of beautiful prairie, surrounded BY good !In'
Der, and about three miles from the Des
Moines river. 1t contains two stores, one
grocery, enc tavern, and TWO blacksmith
shops. The town appears 10 be improving
rapidly. and bids fair 10 make place Of con-
siderable business, asJ has every appearance
Of being healthy location. Tho county Q.
Ia :rs b,o cis 10 lpcated
the bes, counties in Iowa.
OTrumwA 10 the sea, Of Justice for the coun'
~ of Wapello, and is situated on inc Ds'
Moines river al what is called the haP'o,'
it consequently has, by improvement W.
means Of producing IS much hydraulic Po 't,.
as is necessary TO carry on any leaso ,.
amount Of machinery. There is an aonhoauv'
Of timber in tho vicinity; also stone coa''
The town contains three stores, two groce'le''
one tavern, one steam griss and saw mill o"s
blacksmith shop, and number OF mecniass 81
and professional men. When She bslasa -.
vansages which il possesses sfs ssksn .. ~.
together with The local, sne.s
10 everything 10 prove, judging from sxpen
ence, that Ottumwa must be place OF consul
cradle Importance; this 10 Swallowed form "
ready, by tho rapid improvement il has ma0s
since its location. Iowa Dsmoe'at.
tr Tbs ship Liberty. which brought 1ns
late news from Engla6d, is taken up fof CoI.
and msrket. and is taking Indian corn % pu.
Of her return cargo. The Enelish go'ernmen'
10 still belle sed 10 favor the shipmsnt Of 'o'
article. ifqs g !le asadf e i9
i ~ Both ,hs Tory and Wing psr'les a'e
dsfnuct in Eoslsad. Tho people are nov =.
thsr FRO trnders or pro'sc,ionists. 80 ssy'"
late letter from that country.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1846-02-28

q Resolutions have passed the Senate OF
New York aboishing the Office Of State Print.
er, aud giving the publication Of the laws and
the journals Of the two Houses. TO the lowest
responsible bidder. The resolutions will IN.
doub,edly pass the House.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1846-02-28

~ The Legislature of Wisconsin has re-.
psa!ed the charter of the Wisconsin Marine
and Fire Insurance Company. The President
Of the institution "protests" agains, the law,
and says i. will not disturb the operations OF
The Bank, which will, he says, continue 10
redeem its bills in specie.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1846-02-28

u The ship Brooklyn sailed from New
York on the 4h inst. for Oregon, carrying las
passengers, chiefly Mormons. Among them
were As heads Of families. with plows, hoes,
and other farming utensils, besides black.
smiths, carpenters, shoemakers', and other
tools. The emigran,s carried household fur.
ni,ure valued a. $1,000. Among them were
one oar fnisher, several cabine: makers, house
carpenters. farmers, millwrights. &c.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1846-02-28

ILLiNois.-The State Democratic Corven.
ton, which assembled a. Springfield on the
10th inst, unanimously nominated Augustus
C. French, of Crawford county, for Governor,
and Joseph b. WelIes, OF Rock Island county,
for Lieut.. Governor. The Convention mum.
bered aboor 22O members, and the harmony
which characterised its proceedings is sure
presage Of democratic victory in the State.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1846-02-28

ii ~ Both ,hs Tory and Wing psr'ie' no
dsfnnc. IN Eoslsad. Tho people are nov =.
thsr fro Traders or pso,sc,ionists. 30 esy'"
late letter from that county.