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kept idle and in an unhealthy situation, by
not, then, ascertain whether Mexico is dispos-
cd to cease hostilities and to treat upon honora-
BILE terms? Is it that government is regardless
Of the lives of citizens who have joined the ar
Mexico, cost what it may Our government
should be instgated by none but high and hon
orable principles, and should disdain to exert its
superior power for unjust purposes This re-
public should set the example of equity and
moderation, and not initiate the monarchies Of
the old world in their tyrannical expressions
and grasping dispositions. Let the proposal be
made TO Mexico to settle affairs amicably-
and if it be rejected, it will be time enough to
pursue that people in spirit of vengeance.
MAINE. Quite an excitement is springing up
concerning the election of James w. Bradbury
to the United States Senate by a small ma jori-
ty, when only forty-nine votes were returned
for Hon. Geo. Evans, Wing, while it is said
JDly-thres Wings have signed solemn declara-
ton that they voted for Mr.. Evans on that bal
lot, as four more did for o. l.. Allen and w.
2. Fessenden. They, if so returned, would
have prevented Mr.. b. s election. 1t is thought
that he should resign and have new election.
BARN BURNT. We learn from the Williams
port Times, that barn belonging to MIR. Louis
Barr, on his farm, 8 miles south of that place,
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honorable termination, that contin
gent authority should be vested in thls
department, with your sanction, to is
sue treasury notes, or effect loan ol
a sum in the aggregate not exceeding
| the last above mentioned deficit ol
$l9,586,406.
| think it would be most advantage
Gus to the government, that portion
of this money should be raised by treas
ury notes, and the remainder by loans,
limiting the interest in both cases to a
rate not exceeding six per cent. per
annum, and forbidding the negotiation
in either case below the par value. A.
the authority were limited so as to COW
er this deficit, and the power given to
resort to loans or treasury notes, or
both, as the emergency might require,
the money might be raised al a much
lower rate OF interest than if the depart
ment were confined either to loans
alone, or to treasury notes. The ex-
perience OF the government has de-
monstrated that there are periods when
loans are most available, and that there
are occasions when treasury notes are
much better adapted to meet the emer-
gency; and the power to select both, or
either, from time to time, would render
the negotiation more certain. and prob
ably save very large amount OF inter-
est to the government. If the war
should be speedily terminated, il is pos
sible that resort to loans or treasury
notes might not be required, or if 80,
for an inconsiderable amount. The
same power that is now given by law
to redeem the loan, even before its ma
,urity, whenever the funds of the gov
ernment will permit, so as to liquidate
any public debt as speedily as possible,
should be continued, as also the author
ity for the reissue Of the treasury notes
as heretofore provided by law, as well
as for their receipt in revenue pay
ments.
The additional duties designated in
schedule A, are recommended as war
measure. and to terminate with the res
toration Of peace, or as soon thereafter
as the state OF the public finances will
permit their discontinuance.
have the honor to be, sir, most re.
spectfully, your obedient servant,
R. J. WALKER,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
To the PRESIDENT.
[The schedule A, referred 10 in the
above letter is made out in an intricate
tabular form; and in consequence it is
not practicable tor US to lay it before
our readers this evening. We may do
so at some future day.]
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HIGHLY IMPORTANT AND IN.
TERESTlNG NEWS!!!
Mediation offered by England
between the United States
and Mexico.
RosToN, June 18th-.6 p. m.

BOSTON, June l3th-.6 p. m.
The steamer Caledonia, Capt. E. G.
Lott, was telegraphed this morning at
half-past o'clock, and arrived at the
wharf at l I o'clock.
The cotton market has been reduced
again to state of comparative quie-
tude. Prince Louis Napoleon has ar
rived in England incog., and is about
to leave for Florence, there to join his
invalid father. 1t would appear from
what O'Connell stated on Monday, that
Sir Robert Peel is determined to press
forward the Irish Coercion bill, when
Parliament reassembles after the Whit
suntide holydays.
The Oregon question has now ceas'
ed TO give any uneasiness.
FREleHrs AT LlvERPooL.-The war
like lidings per Cambria have tended 10
check shipments in some degree, and
few houses having determined not to
ship in the American bottoms, has caus-
ed some little inquiry for British YES
sells. There is not, however, a single
American ship in the port unfrelghted.
The amount Of freight going forward is
still limited. In the absence of much
demand for passengers, ship business
must be considered dull, notwithstand'
ing the unusual scarcity of tonnage.
The Paris paper, La Presse, Of Mon.
day, reached our office last night, which
announces that orders had been sent,
by the Minister of Marine, ia Brest'
and the other military harbors, to des.
| patch a number OF ships to the Gulf OF
Me -ico, to reinforce the squadron sta
G.n,d IN, ere, in consequence of the wal
between t,eI,v tSe UIr.aited States and Mexico
TT The o. overland Ell. NAL of May list reach
ed London yesterday. It possesses :s1 ;e,ar' nc
political, and little commerc"" III y. -. j.
est. The seeds of another coates. !"
the Sikh country were sown at the tes'
mination Of the late war.
Portugal has been the scene of an
other attempt at revolution, consequent
upon a change of the ministry. l. ap
pears that, for the Portuguese, it would
have been a more than ordinarily en-
ergetic affair.
OREeoN-THE BRITIsH PARLIAMENT
Mr.. Hume asked whether the govern
nent had been officially informed thai
the President of the United States hat
received directions from Congress t.
give "notice to this country, OF thell
intention to terminate the joint occu
pancy of the Oregon territory" ant
whether that notice had been given.
Sir Robert Peel: 81 can have no ob
lection to answer the question thu
honorable gentleman has put TO m.
by stating, that the American Presl
dent has given to her Majesty's gov
ernment the formal notice necessar,
to the termination Of the year. And Il
doing so, the President has adopted tn.
terms which were assented to by bot
houses Of the legislature OF the Unite.
lStates, that the notice was given wit
the view of leading to the amicable ad
iustment Of ihe difference between tn
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From the New Orleans Tropic.
FIRST MOVEMENT OF INVASION OF
MEXICO

On Saturday, the 9TH, Lieut.. Col.
Wilson, left Matamoras for Reynoso,
making the first movement towards the
invasion Of Mexico, by the American
army. This movement is highly inter-
esting because it opens the ball of car
rying the war into the enemy's country.
Reynoso is small town sixty miles
from Matamoras on the Rio Grande,
containing about one thousand inhab-
itants. 1t is valuable point as mill
tary depot. 1t is presumed that Col.
Wilson, and the brave soldiers under
him, will take it without bow; at least
the soldiers fear such will be the case.
From the Ne,c Orleans Times.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER New YoRK.
The New York arrived here yesterday,
bringing advices from Brazos ST. Jago
to the 9th instant, at half-past 10, a. m.
We have Galveston papers to the | lth
inst. News is anxiously expected from
Colonel Wilson's expedition to Reyno-
so, as it is stated CanaIes and all his
force, consisting Of from twelve to
eighteen hundred cavalry, are concen-
trating there, and will no doubt show
fight. Col. Wilson'S command amounts
to about eight hundred. He has with
him Desha's Mobile volunteers, and
Prices Texas rangers. s19ssa ss
The news Of General Taylor's pro.
motion 10 the grade of Brevet Major
General, has diffused Joy through all
ranks in the army and in the State Of
Texas. .7
IMPORTANT RUnoR FROM THE ARMY. -
A letter was received in town yester-
day, which stated that General Arista
had sent proposals to Gen. TAYLOR for
an armistice, and that he had establish
ed his headquarters at Monterey with
$4,000 men. Gen. Taylor is said 10
have sent back an answer that che
would meet Gen. Arista at Monterey
We have no doubt Of the truth Of fihis
lIumon gi9s a3Es e1slts
vars s*04 e.-i s-.a.
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two countries on this subject" [Hear,

two countries on this subject" [Hear,
hear.
England has offered her mediation
between the United States and Mexico.
Mr.. Pakenham has received instruc-
tions to that effect from the British
government by the CALEDONIA.
ST. PErERsRURc, May 29.-I regret
to say that the cholera appears to be
advancing with rapid strides towards
this city, from whence, no doubt, it
will, in time, find its way to western
Europe.
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HEAD.QuARrERs Ono MlLlrlA.(
Cincinnati, June II, 1846.
GENERAL ORnER M O

A requisitpn of the President of the
United States, dated 18th May, calls
upon the Governor of Ohio for three
regiments Of volunteers, to be organiz-
ed as regiments fthe same arm are by
law organized in the Army Of the Uni
ted States. Each regiment TO be COM
posed of len companies of not less than
"a nor more than 80 privates.
In executing this requirement of the
General Government with the promp-
titude and despatch the President de-
sired, and the exigencies Of the country
seemed at the time to demand, it was
found necessary hastily TO adopt such
measures for the enrolment of voun-
teers as, in the zeal Of our citizens, has
unavoidably resulted in very consid-
erable excess of troops.
Thirty-eight organized companies are
now in the field, have rendered their
services to the Governor, and are all
anxious to be received and despatched
without delay to the theatre OF active
operations on the Mexican frontler.-
This circumstance. especially when is
considered the season of the year, and
the nature of the climate in which these
volunteers are destined to operate,
speaks well for the spirit, the zeal, and
patriotism of Ohio's sons, and cannot
but be source of pride and congratu.
lation to all her citizens, as it is graft
flying to the Governor.
The unpleasant but necessary duty
has devolved upon the Governor OF
determining which Of these companies
to the number of thirty, shall be retain
ed to fill the requsitIon.
In the performance of this unwel-
come duty he has carefully considered
every circumstance connected with
the enrolment, location, and condition
of each of the companies present, and
has deliberately, with an eye single to
the rights Of the parties and the good oI
the service, determined, that the three
regiments of Ohio volunteers shall be
constituted as follows:
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One clothes.bag and roll of bedding
marked ]. w. Marines.
A mess-chests.
7 rolls Of bedding-officers baggage
2 canopy frames.
One chest, apparently belonging to
a staff officer, containing" Order bool
of division Of the north" diary of events
maps, &c. (Signed)
FRANCIS ZEGURA, &c.
MISCELLANEOUS.
i6 sacks Of corn.
anvil.
black-smith's vice.
bar Of iron.
1 bag of iron axle-trees-contaiu
ing two sets.
l bag OF mallets.
1 box blacksmith's tools.
Q boxes containing carpenter tools.
2 bags OF fellers and spokes.
! bag containing jars of tar.
Two large boxes of band instruments
--one containing also 1s uniform coats
Tor musicians.
bass drums.
16 common drums.
water casks.
1 large copper cauldron.
10 large iron camp-kettles.
80 large tin camp-kettles.
7 iron pots.
medicine chest.
8 bundles of cot-frames and cots
hospital furniture.
1 chest, containing officers bag
gage, and 95 dollars in silver owner
not known.
The board in making their repor
have to add, that the inventory is very
imperfect in consequence of the con
slant additions made throughout thu
day, and brought into camp and depos
tied, after the property had been coun
ted by the board.
GOUVERNEUR MORRIS,
Capt. 4th infantry.
c. II. LARNARD,
Capt. 4th infantry.
BENJAMIN ALVORD.
1st Lieut. 4th infantry.
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do Hillsborough
tricks

All such companies as are not en-
braced in this organization, are hereby
discharged. The Quartermaster-Gen-
eraI of the state will forthwith provide
for them the means Of comfortable
transportation to their respective
homes. @S
The Governor repeats the hope ex-
pressed in former order, that these
commands Will, as far as practicable,
preserve their organizations, ready 70
,neet anothe.. requisitior, shoald one
be made, and ii, such event he pledges
himself that they shah be the FIRST rs-
ceived for service. Such members OF
the discharged companies as are sodfs-
posed are at liberty to enroll them
selves in any Of the retained comPa'
nes, till the number OF the privates nn
such companies shall attain the mexE
mum limit of 80 men.
The Governor IS aware OF ths cfia-
grin and disappointment he ipftacts up
on the worthy volunteers, wlio, Ny tniS
arrangement, are debarred the prIvle
lege Of serving their country under sflls.
call. He takes occasion, however, TO-
assure them and the country, that thep
are not rejected, because regarded IN
anv respect less meritorlous than those
retained, but as the result of the exer-
else of such a discrimination as has
seemed to him just, proper, and abso-
lutely necessary. aa
The three German companies, COM
manded by Captains Hermann Kessler,
George Durr, and George Dauble,
could not be retained, because the
Regulations prescribed by the War
Department, for the government Of
troops in the service of the United
States, specially provides, that none
can be received into the service, who
do dot "speak and understand the
English language" See Army Regn-
Iations, par. 687.
The Governor appeals to the patri-
otism of those companies ordered to
retire, and admonlshes them to do so
cheerfully, and in spirit Of subordina-
ton becoming good soldiers; ever mind
ful that it is as much the duty Of the
true soldier, when ordered, to retreat
as to advance, to obey with alacrity,
when the service required is difficult
or unpleasant, as when it is OF a con-
trary kind.
The captains Of those companies re-
tanned, whose officers are not yet COM
mssioned, will, without delay, furnish
the Assistant Adjutant General, at
Head Quarters, with certified list of
those officers requiring commissions,
with the dates of their election. As
soon as this is done, an order will is
sue for the election of Field Officers TO
the several regiments. fs&
In the meantime, the whole Of the
accepted troops will remain at Camp
Washington, under the immediate COM
mand Of the Adjutant General. By
order Of the Governor.
B. w. BRlCE, JR.,
A. ID. G. and Asst. Adi't. Gen.
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| derived efficient aid on both days
from all the officers of my staff. Cap
tain Bliss, assistant adjutant general,
Lieutenant Colonel Payne, Inspector
General, Lieutenant Eaton, A. d. c.,
Captain Waggaman, commissary OF
subsistence, Lieutenant Scarret, engi-
neers, and Lieutenants Blake and Mead
typographical engineers, promptly con-
veyed my orders to every part of the
field. Lieutenant Colonel Payne was
wounded in the affair of the 9th, and
have already had occasion TO report the
melancholy death of Lieutenant Blake,
by accident, in the interval between
the two engagements. Major Craig
and Lieutenant Brereton, of the ord
nance department, were actively en-
gagged in their appropriate duties, and
Surgeon Craig, medical director, super
intended in person the arduous service
Of the field hospitals. ! take this oc-
casion to mention generally the devo-
q tion 10 duty of the medical staff OF the
army, who have been untiring in their
exertions, both in the field and in the
hospitals, to alleviate the sufferings of
the wounded of both armies. Captains
Crosman and Myers of the quarter
masters department, who had charge
OF the heavy supply train at both en-
gagements, conducted it in most sat-
isfactory manner, and finally brought
itup without the smallest loss, to its
destination.
e enclose an inventory Of the Mexi-
can property captured on the field, and
also sketch of the field of "Resaca de
la Palma" and Of the route from Point
Isabel, made by my aid-de-camp, Lieut..
Eaton. One regimental color, (battal-
ion Of Tampico, and many standards
and guldons of cavalry were taken at
the affair of the 9Th. would be pleas
ed 10 receive your instructions as to
the disposition to be made of these
trophies-whether they shall be sent
TO Washington, &c.
am, sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant.
2. TAYLOR,
Brevet Brig. General,
U. S. Army, Commanding.
The ApJuTANT GENERAL OF THE ARMY,
Washington, D. C.
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lnventqry of Captured Property.

ihrenE0ry ~ CdPtured property.
Report of a board Of officers, COM
posed Of Capt. G. Morris, Capt. C. II.
Larnard, and lst Lieutenant B. Alvord
of the 4th infantry, convened ut the
camp of the Sd brigade on the 10th of
May, 1916, with orders to take an in
ventory Of that portion of the property
which was collected in that camp, cap
tured from the Mexican army in the
battle which occurred on the 9th MAY,
1916, about four miles north of Mata-
moras.
ORDNANCE AND ORDNANCE STORES.
Six 6.pounder cannon-field pieces.
Two 12-pounder cannon--feld pie
ces.
Ammunition boxes for same, contain
ing 49 rounds of 6-pounder canister
fixed.
Ammunition boxes with rounds 81
canister for l2-pounders.
Five boxes containing 40 rounds 4 @
FOUNDER canister.
SO rounds of G-pounder strap shot
fixed.
Timber with mules and harness, be.
longing 10 the 8 field pieces.
Three bags Of slow-match and prim'
ing tubes.
393 stands Of small arms, as follows
265 n,uskets with bayonetsl service
"a do ithoutbayonets} able.
l8 scopetteS.
70 muskets, broken parts,} unserv
13 scopettes do do Iceable
100 cartridge boxes.
155,600 rounds Of musket ball cart
ridges.
19 lances.
90 swords.
Q 9cavalry guidons.
ENTRENcHING TOOLS.
80 shovels.
10 pick axes.
10 axes.
MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION.
About 500 mules.
About 450 pack.saddles with trim.
mings.
A large quantity Of cabristar and
mats for packing.
20 horses,
Is saddles.
spring wagons with harness.
3 OK carts with pair of oxen to
each.
aa Subsistence.
4 sacks Of rice.
sacks Of salt.
9 sacks of beans.
barrels Of -four.
3 sacks of -four.
Q sacks of sugar.
9 do of bread.
kegs Of lard.
3 stones for pounding corn.
sack Of pepper.
PERSONAL BAGGAGE OF OFFICERS.
Portfolios, writing desks, canopy ant
other baggage of General 1r'sld-
package containing orders and oitcia
observation-disclosures Typographical
sketch of route from Matamoras t.
Barita; and one plan Of the position
the American forces opposite Matame
ras, &C., &c. ;,
Personal baggage Of General La W
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ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER
CALEDONIA.

FIVE DAYS LITER FROM EUROPE.
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csralean Springs from BelIsview, 6 milss. once
La week
Clear Fork from Whitley c. II 10 miles, once
in Two weeks.
Currey's and wiisonyio from shelbyyille, II
niles, once week.
Dublin from Milburr, 7 miles, once week.
Elizsyls from Flemingsburgh, Al miles, twice a
week.
Empire Iron Works from Cadiz, 10 mil.s, once
a week
Fair Dealing from wadesboro, miles, once a
week.
Fin, Island from Brandenburg, IS miles, once a
week.
Gureasburg from Oak Grove, miles, twice a
week.
Grass Hills from Client, miles, once a week
Gnfith's from Forest Retreat, miles, once a
week.
Hague from Franklin, miles, once in two weeks.
Haydon's from Owenton, 2 miles, once a week.
Helena from North Fork, miles, twice week.
Jedersontown from Louisville, IL miles, three
times week.
Jellico from whitley C. H., ID miles, once a
week.
Lindsay's Mill from Hopkinsyille, IA miles, once
| a week.
Little Flat from Bethel, Al miles, once week
Martinsburg from Centre Point, 81 miles, once
a week.
MaItinsye from Bowling Green, Q miles, once
| a week
Midway from Versailles, 8 miles, three times a
| week.
Millet's Mill from Oak Grove, 7 miles, once a
week.
| Mortonsville from Versailles, 7 miles, once
| week.
| Newburg from Louisville, Q miles, once week
| Portland from Louisville, 2 miles, twice a week
| Poplar Grove from New Liberty, 8 miles, once
| a week.
Rock Spring from Moscow, miles, once a week.
sc'onia from Csmpbeusxills, 5 miles, twice .
| week.
Stamping Ground from White Sulphur, 4 miles
| twice week.
Teue salIS from Manchester, miles, once a
| week.
Union from Florence, ~ miles, once week.
Verona from Walton miles, once week.
Walnut Valley from Richmond, l6 miles, once a
week.
Wsllonia from CadIz, miles, once week.
Walnut Grove from Princeton, 0 miles, once a
| week.
Wansnton from Bowling Green, 8 miles, once a
| week.
Ysrmallion from Versailles, miles, twice week.
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by S pm.
Leave Paducah every Friday at a m, arrive a,
Caledonia same day by p m.
Leave Caledonia every Saturday at a m, arrive
at Paducah same day by JPN.
Proposals for once-a-week service on the whole
route are invited
5i24. From Wadesboro' to Benton, 81 miles and
back once week
Leave Wadesboro' every Thursday at lol m,
arrive at Benton same day by 4 pm
Leave Benton every Thursday at 2 m, arrive al
Wadesboro' same day by SPIN.
SIPS From Murray to New Concord, 10 miles
and back, twice a week.
Leave Murray every Monday and Thursday at
a m, arrive at New Concord same day by IL m.
Leave New Concord every Monday and Thurs
day at A p m, arrive at Murray same day by
p m.
5l26. From New Concord to Pine Bluff, 8 miles
and back, once a week. -
Leave New Concord every Thursday at p m
arrive at Pine Bluff same day by m.
Leave Pine Bluff every Thursday at a m, arrive
at New Concord same day by 10 m.
5l27. From Clinton by Moscow TO Hickman, u
miles and back, twicea week.
Leave Clinton every Tuesday and Saturday Al
6 a M, arrive at Hickman same day by II am
Leave Hickman every Tuesday and Saturday al
m, arrive at Clinton same days by p m.
sl2s From Peducah by Lovelaceville, Bnnde
vile, Wilson's Creek, Mayhold, and Pennington
to Boydsville, Tenn, rs miles and back, once .
week
Leave Paducah every Wednesday at a M ar
rive at Boydsville next Friday by 10 I'm.
Leave Boydsville every Friday at NJ arrive
at Paducah next Sunday by 10 am -.
5l29. From Puducah to Wndesboro', IS mile,
and back, three times q week.
Leave Paducah every Tuesday, Thursday, anC
Saturday, at M, arrive at Wadesboro sam'
days by 9 m.
Leave Wadesboro' every Monday Wednesday
and Friday, at / m, arrive at Paducah same day
by IL p M
Proposals to run in each direction by day SEIZED
ue, are invited also to run but twice week.
SPECIAL OFFICES.
Proposals for supplying the following Offices at
sum to be named, and subject TO the condition Of be
ing limited to the ne, proceeds Of the Offices, are in
vted.
Athens from Lexington, 10 miles, twice week
Belgrade from wadcsboro', miles, once week
Boonsboro' from Winchester, 10 miles, once
week.
Bradfordssille from Lebanon, miles, once
week.
| Buckeye from Lancaster, 9 miles, once a week.
| Caseyyille and Gum Grove from Morganhed, l.
] miles, once week.