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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-09-05
Tile facility with which the Official paper change,

Tie facility with which the official paper changes
It's position evades responsibility makes it diff
cult to deal with it. This may be faculty very
convenient for an organ which has to sustain the
inconsistent elements Of which our Administration
is composed, but it embarrasses those who seek in
its columns for the policy of the Government.
Thus, the Union Of Monday last copied an extract
1t letter from Adiutant FoRsYrn, of the Georgia
Regiment, at Matanloros, giving the particulars OF
an interview with General TAYLOR, and the plans
and expectations of the latter as detailed by him in
conversations and so interesting did the Union con-
slider this letter of the Adutant that after commend
ING II TO the attention of its readers, il the next
day rpubiishcd the extract with an additional por-
ton of the letter, for which it had not room the day
before. Well; here, in our simplicity we thought,
was authority on which we might rely; we in
serted the letter ourselves, as clue by which our
readers might obtain some insight into the state of
things on the Rio Grande, and added few remarks
by way of elucdation of other Questions to which
the letter applied. Here, indeed, we Thought we
had the organ for once two publications surely
bespoke undeniable approval; but, presto like a
WIVES HUH yOul Sl!U anu CuiHbS up
in another place long way off, the Onion of Sa-
turday night turns round and gravely denies any
" endorsement" Of the letter by its commentator
and double publication Of it, and even endeavors To
disparage it, as g letter from Matamoros which
has been extensively published in the papers hos
tile to the Administration yet none of them that
we know of published it more than once; and if
there was hostility in giving it one publication, we
presume there was more hostility IN giving it two.
The Union merely gave the letter, it says, "as an
item Of news" Well, it was an item of news
that we gave it, and we relied on it because we
found it accredited by the official paper, even with
the unusual emphasis Of duplicate insertion. We
suppose that, by and by, the onion will counte-
nance no news" which the hostile press deems
worthy of attention:
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THE GOVERNMENT PLANS.

The generally well-informed correspondent OF
the Journal of Commerce furnishes, in the annex.
ed letter, insight into the plans--f plans they
can be caed-of the Administration touching our
relations with Mexico. Ii we are to regard this
statement as correct-and we presume it to be sub
stantally so-one thing at least seems to be clear
and that is, that in regard to this war with Mexico
which our Rulers so unnecessarily brought upon
the country, they find it not quite so easy morn.
ing's work they expected and therefore are pretty
much at loss what course to adopt:
CORRESPONDENTS JOURNAL OF COMMERCE
WAsHISsToS, AuGusr 81, 1916.
learn that Cabinet council was held yesterday on the
subject Of relations with Mexico and especially in refer
the demonstrations OF the Santa Anna party
and that determined take no further steps, diplomatic
begeren in regard Mexico until the result of the
voluon shall be known.
The fleets to remain inactive, and Gen, Taylor is tc
continue to invasion, until the Santa Anna GO
yemment shall be established.
If diplomacy should then fall the war is TO be commenced
10 earnest
Persons unconnected with the navy hut who are acquan
cd with the topography and photography Of the Mexican
TO be employed and have already been consulted in refer
encc to some efficient naval operations.
Some have imagined that the Government is in a league
with Santa Anna that he in fact Mexico agent
ally Of the United States, conquer buy peace at
cheaper than likely obtain il ourselves dis
credit tnis entirely The Union has repeatedly denied that
this Government connected with any Mexican faction
and do not how, with any popety, could be con-
neced.
II is by no certain that Santa Annals nction if sue
cessu will PC disposed to put end to the upon any
terms favorable TO than could obtain from the ex-
listing Government On tho contrary, might and probably
would enable Mexico to sustain the with greater rcsou-
ton and increased
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-09-05

VERMONT ELEcTIoN.-To-day the first Of the au-
tumna elections in New England takes place in
Vermont The Wing nominations are the follow
ing For Governor, Horace EATON; for Lieu
tenant Governor, LEONARD SARGEANT; for Trea-
surer, ELISHA p. JEwETr for Representatives in
Congress, WIN. HENRY JAcoB CoLLAMER, GEORGE
4. MARSH, and GEORGE b. CHANDLER.
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Mn. ADAMS AT HOME.

At the ceremony Of breaking ground, ten days
ago. for the construction of the aqueduct by which
the waters of Long Pond Tor Cocheuate Lake, are
to be brought into the city Of Boston, ExPresident
ADAMS was present. and threw the second spadelul
of earth, following the Mayor of the city, At the
collation. partaken of by the company on the ground,
his health being proposed as toast to the company,
and received with reiterated cheering, Mr.. ADAMS
responded to the compliment as follows:
Mr. Mayor and FeLo,c Citizens: The state Of my voice
is such would did other obstacle intervene
sary render my words few. But must say that cannot
find words express the satisfaction and delight experience
being thus permitted to take part in the celebration Of
this day.
Gentlemen, have from long and fatguing atten
dance upon body, Of whose acts-o vulgar but
pressve saying" the least said the soonest mended II is
delightful leave the Of dssenson of dscod,
and Of war; for those Of quiet of camne OF peace and Of
endeavors promote the general welfare OF man among
which the enterprise begun holds distinguished rank
We told in the Holy Scriptures that most accepa
BILE offering from human being fellow creature in suffer-
ing and distress is cup Of cold water The undertakes
Of this work offer that cup thousands and millions, by
bringing this cold waterinto the city of Boston
Sir that city has been the object Of regard and love,
although circumstances have prevented my assocdtng with
her people at home often could have wished And
hold il 10 be Of the happest days OF my lie that
am permitted here second abors Of the Mayor of Boston,
auous they have been to-day, in the commencement Of
this enterprise.
The great objects Of this undertaking have already been
paed upon By yourself sir and in the address TO the throne
Of grace from the gentleman your left (Rev Mr.. Water
ston Il is for to enlarge upon them But
cannot refrain from expressing my hope that the waters Of this
pond carried Boston, may not only conduce to the phys
cal and moral welfare Of her population, but may also add
the honor and prosperity Of the whole country by the aid they
will furnish the advancement of the and sciences among
the people.
dctan you longer, SIR, and only beg to propose
The waters Cochetuate Lake May they prove TO the
after ages Of the city Of Boston inspiring did the
% waters OF Helicon to ancient Greece.
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TERMS

Two DoLLARs year ONE DOLLAR for the first regular
session Of each Congress- and FFrY CENTS for the final
sion of each Congress- and the for each Extra Ses
sion--payable ia all cases in advance.
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We regret TO learn by the South Carolina papers
that Mr. McDUFFIE's health has declined so mate
rally since his return home as TO render the resg-
nation of his seat in the Senate unavoidable
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-09-05

The Earthquake which was mentioned last week, was icl
nearly all parts of Massachusetts, from which any accounts
have reached us the and the shock
quite severe at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and in all the
towns on the Mermac letter from South Gardiner repre-
scnts it having been distinctly felt in that place and this
was also the case Aho and South Orange The earth
quake does not appear have been noticed in Rhode Island
but we learn from the Hartford C) Couran that the shock
was sensibly fell in that city.
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II would appear from the annexed paragraph that the Com
mander of the California Expedition in trouble
count Of old scores
Coz. JONATHAN ID. SrEvESsoS.-A motion, under
stand yesterday made for the appointment Of receiver
Of the property and effects Of this gentleman upon creditors
bill filed against him. in which n. Dane Ellngwood was
complainant The motion granted. Will not this stop
his supplies from the Government He also under bail,
which put in upon his arrest upon writ Of Great,
TO stay within the jurisdiction of the couN Y Tribune
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ALBERT TODD.

,,yCpT ToDD CHAs. RI. HAVEN.
ATTORNEYS AND CouNsELLoRs AT LAW,
feb s6 S. LOUIS, Missouri.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1846-01-23

city OF New York to the city of Buffalo,
The entire line from Albany to Buffalo was
put under contract early last fall, and is near
" completed, with two wires.
A arrangement was made in November
for the construction of a line from New York
to Boston. The work on the eastern end has
progressed with great rapidity. The holes
are dug TO Springfield and probably further,
ana lhe posts are up, a greater part of that
distance.
",Elrly in the summer an arrangement was
made, having in view the construction of a
inc westward from Philadelphia to Pits
puTrgh and st. Louis, throwing of a branch
% Lake Erie. Means rave been raised to car
y inc line to Pittsburgh; it is built from
tl'!tiShnrgh to Lancaster, and is going up
F4PllIy from that point 10 Philadelphia.
"A HE ct thirty-elght miles, from Buff
~ 70 hockp2rt, Is In successful operation.
"A line from Boston to Lowell, about
twenty-five miles, is nearly completed.
Lines are nearly completed from New
Iork ana boston down to the ofing of those
ports.
'P%roliminary arrangements arc made with
tho view OF pushing a line through from
Washington to New Orleans, operations to
Commence early in the spring.
"Mlny other routes are bespoke, with a
view OF construction next year.
1--WE encounter some Unforeseen Difficult
ties, and have been much disappointed by
erroneous estimates as 10 the time r|equisite
70 build these lines; but nothing has occurr-
ed 10 shake the perfect confidence entertlin-
ed as to the prlcticAbility and profit Of this
great enterprise"
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1846-01-23
RECEIPT TO MAKE A READABLE

First, select an attractive subject. If it be
an event Of recent occurrence, or a striking
anecdote, or a novel idea, all the better.
Secondly, begin at once with the subject.
Eschew long introduciions about every thing
in general and nothing in particular. If you
have a story to tell, out with it at once, and
make your moral reflections at the Close
Many are prevented from reading an article
by a dull introduction, the bearing of which
they do not discover; and they reasonably in
fer that the whole article is as dull as the be-
ginning. But a pointed remark at the onset,
or the relation Of an incident, or the mention
Of a distinguished name, would have secured
their attention, and they would have been
tempted to pursue the writer through his es-
say.
Thirdly, be short. o that men would learn
to write short articles. The gift of continu-
ancN Is a most unhappy gift, especially when
received by those who write for the newspa-
pers.
Let the subject be we'll chosen, well be-
gun, and closed when it is finished, and it
will probably be read. Almost any man
(hOweyer unaccustomed to writing) by fol-
lowing these rules, may do something with
his pen. But this taking a dull theme, and
writing about it, and then a few words by
way OF Introduction, and a few more by way
OF conclusion, is a miserable STYLE of writing
for the press in this age Of the world.-.New
YORK Observer.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1846-01-23
MISCELLANEOUS.
From The Albany Citizen.
A TALE or SORROW,

Names and places might be given, were it
necessary, in verlfcatiOn Of tho following
facts:
A MN of standing and property, named
Major William W.. of Connecticut, was
blessed with a family of kind, intelligent, and
obedient sons. Two Of tlen-tha eldest and
best beloved-early received each his portion,
and took their several ways to distant por-
lions Of the country, intent upon establishing
themselves in the world, and carving out
their own fortunes. They were each pos
sessed of an excellent common school-Con-
~necticut common Standardization; and were
well calculated to ''make their way in the
world"
They departed with a fathers and a moth
er's blessing resting upon them, and were re-
membered, with tears and earnest, hopeful
supplications before the throne of mercy, ere
their first days journey was ended.
A period Of nine years rolled rapidly by,
and among the innumerlble changes wrought
during that time, was the removal of Major
W from the land of steady habits-rlo-
rious, fondly remembered, ever loved Con-
necticut-to the star WeSt"-a comprphcn-
sive term, which means any locality between
Western New York and the Pacific Ocean.
He was a man of sterling character; a true
TNcW Eh9IiHuG!, lIltlIi8Gil' perseverance, hon
est, shrewd, and withai a little ambitions.-
The Major dAbbled much in politics, and be-
ing a good practical writer and spas ker, in a
year or two revolutionized the county in which
he was settled. Gratitude and political pow
er rewarded him first with a seat in the State
Legislature, and second with the sheriTality.
A better sheriff than Major W that
county had never been favored with. Du-
ring the first year of his administration the
salutary effects of his perseverance and good
counsels were seen and felt.
During the second year of his official life,
a notorious vagabond, known through the
country as Bill Winchelsca, aias Caulkins.
alas Ford, and half dozen other assumed
names, after a long course of petty crimes,
repeated convictions and escapes, was at
length charged with the preparation Of a foul
murder. A widow, who resided a mile or
two from the county town, and who was re-
ported wealthy, was found early one morn
ing in June lying upon the floor of her barn
a few rods from her house, with her throat
cut and her body awfully mangled with an
axe. 1t was known that Winchelsea had
been at the house late the evening previous.
and that he declared that he would lodge there
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1846-01-23
THE MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.

4 letter from Mr.. KENDALL, the President
Of the Magnetic Telegraph Company to the
Editor of the "Union,' furnishes the follow.
ing information, which cannot fail to crafty
many Of cur readers:
"a company was organized last spring to
construct a continuous line from New York
to Washington, the first object of which was
~ put up two wires from New York 10 Phil
adelphia. Owing 70 difficulties as to right
OF way, they were much delayed, and for
that reason, and others, were compelled to
take a circuitous route about 100 miles in
length. It's complete, except about thirty
miles, upon which the posts are put up; and
wires are being put up by two parties. one at
each end. Arrangements have recently been
made to extend this line to Baltimore as rap
idly as it could be put up.
"Another company was organized soon
after the former, to construct a line from the
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1846-01-23
"'THE

They are :slking about a reform of the mil
lila law Of the state of New York, but the adj
vociteS OF the old system bring to its defence
such i power Of eloqucnc2 that a change need
hardly be anticipated. We cannot iorbear
making an extract from a speech which was
delivered recently at Albany, in defence of
the glory Of the militia.
"The militia is the bone and rrizzle OF tho
country. Ii locks, bolts, and bars tho rates
Of creation, and stands sentinel on the tallest
ramparts of natures dominions. This repub.
lie would be a miserable consarn but for the
militia. It keeps the ardent sporits of mill
tlry eifiiyence in a glow of Icelandic iervos-
ity. I'm attached to it myself. / think its'
rich. | think it cant be bettered. Folks call
II a farce. ! don't see nothin' to laiT at in il.
It's a pIaguy soIemn bit Of buzinrss when
you come to hug down to the naked reality
ont. Tdin't every body that can put on the
reglmantllitieS, and look like old Mars, the
god OF war, with i decided touch of Julius
Junlus Cczhar thrown in for effect. No sir
eei There amt a bigger or more important
crltter atioat than a live militia ]ossifar, all
ragged In the fall catourments of glory, with
stripes to his breecler'oons, epclats piled IN
on both shoulders, brass buttons from head
tow foot, silver stars shinin' in the tail OF his
coat, a cap and plume on his head, and a
Drawn sword IN his hand. Sich a sites O.
nouf TO make a fallen man and woman think
better of his specie! IT'S, indeed!
believe the preluscent delirium of this
destined republic is centcred in its militia
1t cant stand without it. With it. its proud
motto is, " Divided we stand, united VIC fall"
(Stop cheerlng-you put me out.)
Gen. Washington belonged to the militia;
so did Sippio Atric3neus; SO did Boneypart;
50 did thIt old Wizzigoth who ravished all
Europe, and burnt its fences and stone walls;
and so also, sodgers, do |.
believe that il all out doors should bust
threw the paratruanily of the animal econo-
my, and slide down the creased plank of an
%costral delinquency ker-slump into the broad
S4vanners Of this smilin' land of asses milk
ana untamed honey, that nothin' aslir could
poot 'em out but militia. That are a fact
3 cheers for the militia in gineril, and the
9093th regiment in pertickler! Sodgers,
ground arms!-Er. Piper.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1846-01-23

his life written by himself, and which he
says observes to be written in adamant.''
The government of this tribe was heredi-
tary in the family of the celebrated Uncas.
Among the heirs to the chieftancy was an
Indian by the name of Zachary, ''Tllourh
an excellent hunter he was as drunken and
worthless an Indian as ever lived" Bv the
death Of intervening heirs, Zachary found
himself entitled to the royal power. SAYS
Trumbull, ain this moment the better genius
of Zachary resumed its sway, and he renec-
ted seriously. ''IIow can such a drunken
wietch as | am, aspire to be the chief of this
honorable race. What will my people say!
and how shall the shades OF my noble an
cestors look down indignant upon such Il
base succc5Sor! Can | succeed TO the great
UHcas! | WILL DHINK so MORE! He SOL
EMMY resolved never again to taste any
drink but water, and he kept his resolution"
Zachary succeeded to the rule of his tribe.
1t was usual for the Governor to attend at
the annual election in Hartford. and it was
customary for the Michigan Chief also to at
tend, and on his way to stop and dine with
the Governor, who was the flther of John
TrUmbull. John was quite a boy and on
one Of those occasions, when Zachary came
TO compliment his venerable father. the fol-
lowing occurrence took place at the Guberna-
torlll table, which we relate in the words of
Mr.. Trumbuil.
"One day the mischievous thought struck
me- to try the sincerity Of the old mans tenn
perdnce. The family were seated at dinner,
ana there was ellenthome-brewe ale onthe
table. addressed the old Chief, .Zlckary,
this beer is excellent, will you not taste ito
The old man dropped his knife and, leaned
forward with a stern intensity Of expression,
his black eye sparkling with Indignation,
was fixed on me: 'Johh sGil he, ''you don't
know what you are doing. You are serving
the devil, boy! Do you know that l am
an Indian! tell you tina: | am, and that
ii l should but taste your beer, | could
never stop until | got to rum, and became
again the same drunken, contemplate
wretch your father remembers me to have
boen. JOIN, WHILE YOU LIVE, NEVER AGAIN
TEMPT y MAN TO BREAK a GOOD REsoLu-
TON" Socrates never uttered a more val
uab'o' precept. Dumosthenes could not
have given it in more solemn tones of elo-
quencG. | was thunderstruck. My parents
were deeply affected. They looked at each
other, At me, and at the venerable old Indian
with deep feelings of awe aud respect
They afterwards frequently reminded me of
the scene, and charged he never to forget il. |
lie hes buried in the royal burial place Of
his tribe, near the beautiful falls Of Yantic,
the western branch Of the Thames, in Nor
wieh, on lands now owned by my friend
Calvin G3idmj, Esq. visited the grave of
the old Chief lately, and tlars repeated to
myself the I0ostiMable lesson"
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1846-01-23

a king made a law that ii any one suffered
from injustice or ingrtitude, the injured man
should call upon the people by the tollinp OF
a bell. hung in a temple which the rood kinu
had caused to be built for the purpose, At
which sound it was ordered to the citizens to
gather together, to hear the complaint, and
to adjndge justice for the wrongs that should
be shown to them.
The people Of this country were so virtu-
Gus that a long time passed and no one had
complained Of injustice or ingratitude; and
meanwhile the building began 10 decay. Its
doors had roiied from the hinges; brambles
had begun to choke up its cntrance-way
whiie tall grass sprang up from the crannics
O. i;s payements' and spiders fcstooned tho
capitals OF its columns.
The good king was dead, and 80 were
many Of his successors; and the uses OF the
place itself had almost come to be remember
ed only as some old legend, when late one
night, in tho midst of 4 bowling winter, The
ioitng gfHc bell mas heard.
The inhl5';an,. Of the city at midnight sur
rounded the house, and found, to their sur
prise only an old horse, which seeking shell
ter from the snow, had strayeI there, aad
whose feet had become entlngied with the
tell-rope, and SO by chance had rung it.
In the simple minded habits Of reverence
and obedience for those place. in authority
which marked the people of those days, thev
ordered the owner Of The beast to be sought
for and brought before them. 1t was pro?rd
that 1t had been useful and faithful TO him il
youth, but that now it had grown old. he had
turned it out Of doors, regardless of its well
fare, 10 seek a shelter for Itself, ard to pick
up a scanty living as miserably rs possible,
by begglry or robbery by the way side.
And the Supplemented but right-mindod
people, who stood thus together at midnight
round the old temple, saw plainly that here
was injustice and iagratituda, such as the g.
dict Of the good king had many years before
ordered them to Judge; and first taking from
the owner of the animal a portion of those
means which it had aided him in acquiring,
sufficient to protect its old age from suffering
and want, they ordered him to leave their
city and never to return to it; 'for,' said they,
a man who will not protect to the end an old
and faithful servant--of what use is he n the
world!
But this was a long while ago.