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The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-11-03
Correspondence Of the Picayune,
MONTEREY, Sept. %. 1876.


OF the thousands o. Mexican soldiers that
occupied this Gibraltar of town few days
since, not as many hundreds now remain
At one time, so confident were Ampudia and
his Generals of success, they sent Romano
with fifteen hundred or two thousand cavalry
in the rear of Gen. Taylor, 10 cut off his re-
treat. The tredeeming' game Of the Texans
and regulars OH the afternoon of the 23d-
digging through and under houses taking
inch by inch, but never giving one-and
then the close proximity of tho 81 pound
mortar so successfully worked by Maj. Mum
roe and Lieut.. Lovell-all combined TO in
timidate The Mexicans 10 a degree that in
duced them TO sue for terms.
Shells from the mortar fell and exploded
all around The great Cathedral; had one en-
tered that establishment, filled with ammu-
milton, every house in the main Plaza would
have been riven 10 fragments, and the loss OF
lie would have been fearful. To spare the
shedding Of 50 much blood, and so terrible
an injury Of property, were some Of the main
causes that induced Gen. Taylor TO offer the
Mexican commander the terms he did.
saw Ampudia as he left town for Saliilio
on the morning Of the 26lll--rode along in his
escort for mile or two. The base and ly-
ing wreich-tor every page in his black his
tory proves him such-looked crest fallen
nervous and timid to degree. He was
fearful lest some Of the Texan Rangers.
many Of whom had deep wrongs still 10 a.
venge, might shoot him from The way-side;
and as he rode through their encampmcnt,
situated directly on his route, he could mol
bis fears. They allowed him TO pass,
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HOUSE.

Reports-By the Committee on Banks,
Senate bill amending the act extending the
charter of the Bank Of Middlebury, with
amendments; Mr.. Jones Of Chelsea moved
To lay the bill on The table-lost, 81 to 40, and
the amendments were adopted. and motion
to lie was opposed by M,. Gregory, and sup
ported by Mr.. Jones Of Chelsea motion to
adjourn was lost-ihe motion TO lie was fur
Their supported by Messrs. Thomas, G oodrich.
and Jones of c.. opposed by Messrs. Stod-
dard, Langdon and Gregory, and the House
Adjourned.
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opposed both the amendment and The sec
ton of The bill, being inclined TO favor Tree
trade in this business, on the grouno 'na'
many Of the 2edlers furnish the merchants
themselves with some kinds Of goods. and
supply the people with others at lower ra'e
than the regular resident traders.
Mr.. Briggs supported the amendment and
the section in question. but merely IN order
to defend the resident merchants, who con-
tribute to the support Of Government but 10
protect the people themselves. he alluded
particularly TO the practice oil bringing 10
damaged goods and remnants to be sold IN
nine cases out of ten for more than they
are worth.
A discussion ensued, embracing the mer-
its Of the bill itself, in which Messrs. Tyler.
Brown of Shrewsbury and Stoddard favored
the bill, and Messrs. Farar, GEORGE and
Thomas opposed it.-Mr. Jones amend
ment was then rejected, when he moved "a
amend so as to permit wholesale pedoiers.
Mr.. TYLER said il would be difficult to tx the
distinction between wholesale and retail ped
dlers. Mr.. Briggs objected that the amend
ment would destroy the bill. Mr.. Bridges
would allow peddling, but tax Peddlers In
proportion to THEN sales, il this could be
done he favored the amendment. Mr.
Corse would not make distinction which
should favor the rich peddler and exclude
the poor, and opposed both the amendment
and the bill. The committee rose and the
House adjourned.
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2. Messrs Birchard, Fox, Harrington. Hill
ton, Howe, Morse and Rich, voting in the
negative. Mr.. Howe moved 10 lay the bill
on the table; supported by Messrs. Howe
Harrington and Chirtenden, and opposed BY
Mr.. Mr.. Simmonds. aud lost by a vote OF TO
I3. The bill was then passed.
Adjourned.
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AFTERNOON.
SENATE.

Bills introduced-By Mr.. Smith. to reduce
the capital stock of the Bank Of Rutland to
$4,000: referred to The Committee on
Banks. BY MIR. Bradley, requiring the
Treasurer to withhold the last quarter of the
annual salary of each Judge of the Supreme
Court until he receives a certificate from the
Reporter of Decisions that such Judge has
duly complied with The 5Oth section Of chap.
Of r. s. providing for the furnishing Of de-
cisious to the Reporter referred to the Ju-
dietary committee.
Reports-My Mr.. Villas, from the Jude
larry committee, to which ii had been recon-
mIited, in favor of the bill relating to the
misapplication and embezzlement Of trust
funds, with amendments amending the title
and restristing the operation Of the bill to the
misapplication of money; amendments were
adopted and the bill was ordered TO third
reading. BY Mr.. Villas, from the Judiciary
Committee, against the bill relating TO par
lies in actions of law, pro, iding ii at ii nom
joinder or misjoinder of defendants in actions
of contract, shall not operate rs an abate-
ment Of the action. but that opportunity
shall be given to rectify the mista Ike, and that
the trial oflhe action shall duly proceed. The
bill was strenuously supported by Mr.. Smith.
as doing away with an idle unmeaning dis
iinc:ion of the old common law between ac-
ton on contract and actions Of tort, which
very frequently defeated the ends ofjus,ice.
and was opposed by Mr.. Villas as an un-
called for innovation. The bill was refused
third reading.
Adjourned.
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HOUSE,

Resolution-By Mr.. Aylesworh, to pay
debenturcs to both of the parties contesting
the seat for the town of POwnaI; passed.
BY Joint Committee. for adjournment with
out day, on Friday morning next; passed
By Mr.. Paine, for committee 10 make uI
debentures passed. By Mr.. Kimball, Of
Barnet, 10 elect Bank Commissioner on Mon
day next, 10 O'Clock, A. M: adopted.
Engrossed Bils-Senate bill, in amend
ment OF chap. al. r. ). providing for writs
Of attachment where tenants hold over in
relation 10 returns of the enrolled militia; 10
punish unlawful attempts TO cause abortion
to annex part of DummersIvn to Putney -
severally passed.
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SATURDAY, October "a.
SENATE.

Reports-By Mr.. Foster, from the joint
Committee, against bill relating to pauPers-
making it the duty OF The overseers TO receive
and support paupers having no legal settle
meni in the State, the expense 10 be paid
from the State treasury. The bill was brief
ly supported by Mr.. Robinson. as removing
an onerous burden now imposed upon many
towns by the obligation to support this class
of paupers thrown upon them in great num-
hers, by peculiar circumstances, and OPP
posed by Messrs. Foster. Villas, Howe, Cush-
man, Burton, Harrington. and Kimball, as
unduly favoring towns which had violently
for the location of railroads through their
borders. and yet were unwilling to bear the
evils incident 10 their construction, and as in
Producing system which could not be suf-
fcienIy well guarded 10 prevent fraud and
improper drafts upon the treasurer.
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HOUSE.

Reports-By Judiciary Cummittee. Senate
hill in amendment of chap. 63 r. s.; aid on
the table. By committee on Banks. tunan-
imousy,) Senate bill TO extend charter OF The
Farmers Bank laid on the table. BY same
committee, against Senate bill in addition
TO act relating to public accounts, and it was
rejected.
The Senate came in and the following ap-
pointments were made. when the Senate
Withdrew:
SUPREME COURT.
STEPHEN ROYCE, Chief Justice. u
unanimously.
ISAACF. REDFIELD, first Assistant
Jude, unanimously.
MILOL BENNETT. second Assistant
Judge-TB Bennett lis. Daniel Kellogg TO-
Albert G. Whiitimore Is. Scattering j..
DANIEL KELLOGG, third Assistant
Judge. unanimously.
HILAND HALL, fourth Assistant Judge
HAL II2 Robert PirrpoinI 93. Daniel
Roberts, jr. 8. PierpOint lsham 8, Daniel
Kellogg ,.
CHARLES DAVIS, filth Assistant Judge,
unanimously.
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HOUSE.

Resolutions-For evening sessions, CON-
mencing this evening. called up by Mr.. Bill
and passed. BY Mr.. Stoddard. authorizing
Reporter Of Supreme Court to publish re-
ports Of Circuit and District Courts of Yer
mont; passed. The resolution for adjourn
meni was called up nv Mr.. Lawrence, and
the House fixed upon 7 o'clock Tuesday
morning next
PEDLERs.
Mr.. Tyler called up the bill relating to
oediers, and the House went into committee
ofthe Whole. Mr., Miner in the chair,
The seventh ection entirely excludes citi-
zens Of other States from the privilege of
belng licensed. and Mr.. Harrington ofM.
moved an amendment requiring tbs resi-.
dsnce OF one year in this State to make the
State TO make the applicant Tor license of a
citizen within the meaning of thi. act.
Mcssrs. Jones Of Chelsea and Hancock
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-08-26
WHO il lie 2

In June. 1874 the Harnsonburg pa Union after re
plying to the assertion Of Wing paper published in that
city, that Mr.. Polk in favor of Free Trade as Evil
ul misrepresentation" added the following emphatic re-
mark: "Now we happen to KNOW and We state upon the
authority Of Tennesseean, with whom we conversed at
Baimoro-a nesr neghbor Of Col. Polk-that he hold.
the doctrine Of Free Trade UNQUALIFIED ABHoKREScE
He has never advocated IT, and he will lie is in ia
vor Of JudieiOus Tariff efF1rding the MOST
AMPLE INCIDENTAL PROTECTION 10 American
industry. lie is the especial friend ard advocate Of the
iron and coal interest those two great objects Of socitude
with Penns lvana and believing pemanence in our laws
10 be Of ncacuabe value he TO The DISTURB
AScE TAEF These facts state upon the
VERY BEsT RTrY." Now, the "vory best authority
must have been Mr.. Polk himself or some .neiRhbor Of
Mr.Pok authorized speak in his name And the press
every where calling for the Of this "ncghbor"-
We hope the Harrisburg psPet will give il to tho eountrY
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-08-26
The Suh-EIcnsurN.

The UBon is evidently apprchensiye that serious df.
cultes will present themselves the effort comply with
the provisions OF this law But that the Socre
tary OF the Treasury ais determined the law DO
the difficulties what they msy - and expresses "hope
that Its machinery may work smoothly and easily FOR tho
good Of the county," and declares that will be the
Union will any fault in Secret,ry If it does
The Alexandria Gazette, however, very pertineu,y asks.
whose fault IL will be- II shall work baldyl "who
commended III Who passed III Was il not Locofoeo
Administration and Locofoeo Congress1 And the
Secretary Of the Treasury part and parcel Of that Ad
ininsatoni IL may be true, reported about the
House tho day when the bill passed, that he
" opposed it, and hoped might be amended to
give chance of being dropped between the Houses
bat pHbiieiy he in favor OF IT, and he take his
share Of the responsibility"
IL may also be asked, why the measure pressed
with much earnesinsss such serious doubts and mis-
Evings entertained in regard the probable see1
Why action deferred upon it, as Mr. Calhoun once
its peculiar Champion desired, until the war with
Mexico shall be terminated Surely tho people can have
but little confidence in the wisdom Of an
which, after forcing through Congress OF
the leading features OF its general policy begins be.
fore goes fairly into operation. throw doubt, and
fears in reference its possible eects 1t should have
adopted Croekos maxim, and have been that
RICH, before ahead 1t late deprecse
the consequences OF its rashness. Committed the
policy, the county will hold responsible for results.
Sinbad must "snk swim" with the "Old Man" upon
his back
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-08-26
From Tie White SULPHUR.

Friend Syme OF the Petersburg lntegencer more FOR.
than others OF the craft has vacated the chair
editorial and is rus;caing the mountains wr,ng
from tbs White Sulphur, after very properly applying III.
lash certain stage the non performance Of
tho promises held travellers in their advertisements.
he says
There about 500 visitor. here generally from
lower Virginia and tho Southern States Among the Bug
iss those cratic gentlemen, Messrs Calhoun and Nc
Dute, who suppose, here with the doabe object OF
recruiting their health and party. Mr.. Calhoun seems to
be IN fine spirits, and Is quite sanguine effect on
the country OF the Tariff Law. His Arguments on
this subject submaied for my capacity although
have given him very and respectful attention.
Mr. McDutiie have only seen at distance. lie looks
wrotched beyond description and find life burhen
Ills passion public strong indeed
when he give up the and comfort of his home for
boarding house Washington and the turmoil Of pOi.i
cal strife in Congress-"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-08-26
August 22ad

Alta meeting held on " onjay evening, oath August at
the Lecture Room OF Mr.. Sues Church for the purpose
of organizing CITY Tract Society,""
Nr H. Is. Gwaihmey called to The Chair and BenI--
min ate appointed Secretary.
Tue meetEg was opened with prayer by Rev. w. Duval.
After some explanatory remarks by Mr.. Duva the fol-
lowing resolutions adopted
Resolved That opinion Of this meeting il isIeype
dent 10 form n City Tract Society.
Resolved. That committee OF five be appointed to draft
constitution tor this Society and report adjourned
meeting TO be held this place. on Monday evening next
3lst August, AZ 9 o'clock.
Resolved, That Hessrs VIM. Duva ]. ]. Fry, w d.
Pemberton George K Peake, and j. c. Crane constitute
said committee.
The meeting then adjourned with prayer
II. b. GWATHMEY, Chairman
BENANIN TATE, Secretary.
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LATER FROM oREGoN.-A party consisting Of
ten persons arrived in city, board the Aarsnth
on Saturday evening, direct from Oregon CIV They
left Oregon the lsih OF April last ord reached ST.
Joseph, Missouri, the first OF the present month
Tho entire route was performed without interruption
from Indians the Of any serious accident
They bring nothing from the Territory IN addition
TO what VIC have already published. The crops in many
parts had been cast and promised favorable result
On the route in the parry passed five hundred and
twenv-iour emigant wagons, mostly intending TO 20 10
Oregon portion however, intended cross over into
California by the Salt Lake Col Russelrs COM
pany, including Gov. Boggs and Others met about
one hundred and higy miles beyond Fort Laramie This
company when they starred intended to 20 to Caifor-
MS; large portion have since determined TO 20 TO
Oregon. md It IS probable the whole company will 20
there The general health Of the country was at the
time Of the departure Of this company, very good
Medard o.. FOsy. who served apprenticeship ne
prossman IN this Office, and who has been sometime in
Oregon, been member VI the Oregon legislature,
had organized company Of Canadians, aud vas TO set
out for California about the fret Of May. SIR Fosy 10
Canadian by birth, and goes California rs wc un %
derstand, 10 found colony, make a scusment on
some OF ths Branches Of the Rio Sacramento river lie
is msn u good deal Of enterprise ADD in the event
the United States attempts 10 lake possession Of the
country, he will be with them
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-08-26

ANOTHER yEksIoS The WILSON CAsE.-The New
York Mirror. IN referring the Of young Wilson,
who is SAID attempted TO shoot his sister days ago
al the City Hotel. in New York. gives another version OF
the affair TIE Mirror says:
Alexander Wilson, the person upon whom the guilt of
the transaction generally have been imposed and
who was on wednesday last arrested Hoboken aud b
sister, whose life he attempted take Joint heirs TO
an immense estate II Of the Southern Satesan es.
tate OF such value that its income period amounted
SIOOnO; that after this brother had educated his er
at al expense Of $4,000, the cousins residing in
Philadelphia by their nsnuave arts succeeded in winning
the affections and confidence Of his sister, separated her
from him, and have for considerable past positively
deprived him OF her company the object doubtless being
10 deaud their fair cousin of her Just share IN This
estate.
This naturally eIssperaed her brother more sincere in
his professions Of regard and led the rash md nnu,
able which transpred at the City Hotel few DAYS
since
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-08-26

FUSSY-Eyery has heard Of tho old story about the
recruit sentry duty. and his innocent way Of making
known stranger the for the night. similar
incident nctua y occurred Saturday night Governors
leland One OF that fine regiment popularity spoken of
Col. Sephenson's California boys put guard by
way Of Initiating him into tho mysteries OF scnnes du
tics. With the pass word-"Newpou"-were give to him
strict niunctons shoot the frat approaching or de-
parting from the island who did pronounce tho shibo
leth Of the hour.
The youth shoudered his muskei. and soon oil
sounds hushed the echo Of his solitary wsk
as monotonousy he rod tho beaten path. But the
sound Of footsteps and then heavy plunge into the
caught his and running the spot he hailed tho d.
recion OF the sound, "IIno.-who goes theTe1" "a
friend" tho prompt reply. "Thon IL you DO friend
say NEWPORT I'll shoot"
Great the laughter and small the vexaton OF tho
sergeant Of the guard who in near tho speaker
OF nc hsd call in the whole Of tho guard aud
cSango the couniersgn N. Y. Cow ADV.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-08-26
From the Army.

We have received New Orleans papers since Sunday
morning last. To what the failure is attributable,
not We find, however, in exchange pa
per, the following letter from MAamoras dated August 6,
giving information Of an important movement:
Hays' Regiment cannot leave here for three
DAYS. This expedition is thsn ordinary ranging
party They being equipped with ients-something
unusual all the horses have be Shod, and paymaster,
learn goes along. All the prominent who here
from the United States Texas accompany it. Look
out for squas do not be surprised III the don't
ven If yeu hear Of their having possession of Tampco
and Of the Of the volunteers being shipped that
and marched from that poin. through The eounuy."
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-08-26
Giving the Wings maority OF - joint ballot, and
q gain of ten members since lsst year.

" The Baltimore Sun there several large
Elements Of free in Mercer county Ohio the place
selected for the location Of John Randoph's msnumiued
slaves, Not content with refusing the latter permission
take Of the lands purchased for their USE the
white inhabitants have recently held meeting and adopted
resolutions expel all the free black, who had previously
up their residence the couny-and declaring that
il be effected peaceably they will be elected BY
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-08-26
Ncwabnncr Chnnrcs.

Robert Noel, Eco lac Of the Charlottesville Advocate,
hiss purchased the LsEnetoa Gazette recently edited by
our accomplished friend Badwu, Of the "Rcpibliesn. ,
NJ Noel 10 genuine whir, end We wish him 90 success,
he new sphere Of seton.
The Hansouburg Republican hes passed into the hands
Of Messfs. Tyre Msupin and = A. d Giner ItisaIeht
shining dark pice and will hope, we'll Tor the
ssss q, the edo a. Of Tho Wing cause, lumine the
Tenth Legion This papor has under the temporary
charge Of Mr Maupin the death Of Mr. Ward 10 or.
edtor end be has sufficient evidence Of hs abr
Icy 10 maintain b. former high reputation.
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a Fnlincy Exposed.

Orc Of the assumptions Of the learned Secretary o,
the Treasury 10 one OF his Supplemental Reports 10 Con
gress, which frequently reiterated in despite Of w
naked nbsurdy by The Washington Union AID it, echoe,-
exposed by MIR. Stewart Of Pennsylvania in the mos,
satisfactory aud triumphant manner. Mr.. s. says:
al am charged BY the Union with favorng tn. tariff or
1912. which says imposes tex Of sigAfy million, NJ
dollars by the increased price Of sixteen articles Caumsa
ted by the Secretary, rJn wooen and cotton goods
leather paper, &C. the prices Of which have been gtssy
reduced, every body knows since the tariff 1872 Yet
told that the people taxed eighty millions Of dol
lars by the incredsed pco Of these articles Of which the
Secretary says produce annually IN the u States
three hundred and thirty millions of dollars worth But
let the Secretary destroy be proposes TO DO this
home supply, aud purchase them from rbroad and what
will be the paid 10 Oregners7 Three and
thirty millions year. And where will he find rponey
10 pay ~ Bot how does the Secretary make out this tar
OF eighty milion5, o. the Union has H seventy FIVE &C.
cordng 10 his statement BY adopting to use hs own
words "the pos0H that the duty added a. the pyie, Of
the import also Of is domestic rival" To show the alb
sufdty Of the Secretary "psFon that the duty IL i'm all
cases added u the price Of the domestic rival" product
let ~ take few other cases. quite fair sOuo Of tho
se octsd by the SCcfe8ryJ md the result 10 which u
brings him. For instance the duty potatoes IS fen
cents bushe Of which imported last year u 600
bushels, exported 214,0OO and produced 10000 900
Now, Il the duty Of ten nddeJ TO the price Of The
home supply, then tho potato 10 s 1000 900 We
produced l25 900 900 bushels Ut wheat o. duty On What
IL twenty-five cents bushel; that II the duty Is added
" The price the Secretary says then The wheat ia
amounts 90 so, 100000 year. We produce 900 900
900 pounds of cotton yearly. We imported last year ne
corling IN the StcT0arys report 1900 300 pounds OF
cotton u ho duty 1rce cents per pound s added n tho
Puce Of cotton then The cotton will smcunt 10 500
ODDUlO. Thus viii be- tccn that tcclidlr 10 the Sec
tetsys theory the paid upon three articles Of ag,c-
ural y. duoton wlIl amount 20 S17OOOOOO per year.
being, Than the amount on ic serrsfs,v's
tces ab 've mentioned These cicgau,ns a. 10 sbest
cotton and notaoos admit ore oil lb,urd f,ut ma, mona
/ 80 inad those Of the secroay Of the Treasury"
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Indian Names for Prominent POIiti-
Cinns.-Cmrioms Coincidence.

We ind among the names attached TO the Indian Trea
~ lately published IN the Washington Union the follow
ing that to have been constructed for Of
prominent potcians-For instance, there is MEAN.
wEGUcT, or "FoUR FACES" which Just suits Mr.. Polk lie
had face for the 81 20 monGnoiher for The 40 er.
for the Tariff of 42and the oiher for Free Trade
IIe therefore be NE-AH-wE-sUor without doubt
Mr.. Buchanan u among them too-u.der the name Of
On NOE. or NE looks bact :"
Then there is NAH-o-SAP, "TnE WALKER" and Ca
sHAH-EE, or "CRAwTIsH.'-poor Bnnkerhoff to a notch
fNAsuvtLLE BAsyFR
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-08-26
RETURN OF THE PRESIDENT.

The President OF the United States and Attorney Gene
ra Mason, accompanied by their families reach
ed this city yesterday morning from Old Point by way Of
the Petersburg Rail Road and having breakasted
Washington Hotel took their departure the Northern
The passage OF the President through this city was
believe, anticipated; and ne consequently seen
by very few persons.