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Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1846-01-24

We return thanks to our ever attentive
representatives for regularly forwarding
ing to US the proceedings of the Legisla-
ture. Snail-like they crawl along, the
Loco's having such large ma oriry, have
every thing their own way, and they seem
determined to take advantage OF 1.-THE
dear people" sustains them, and we sup.
pose it is all right. After seven balIotngs
for U. S. Senator, from March, I847, H.
S. Foote came out a foot, and of course
was elected. Mr.. Chalmers WIS, also. 81.
ected TO oil the unexpired term of r, ].
Walker. Old Mac, after bearing the ma.
ny thousand ticks given him by the bond
paying Wings and Democrats, 90, com.
pIetely dlslanced. We presume the old|
Fellow now winces under the pretended
smiles Of his friends, and the eers Of op.
ponentS. We advise him to return ,oI
Warren and drown grief as he has been
wont to do, Good bye, Mac. Using to the
praises OF your good old Repudiatinp
friends
-'''d"' ""y DID you leOre me alalone for to die1"
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1846-01-24

The steamer J. NJ. White, we are 10
formed, lately took to New Orleans from
two parishes in Concordia District, Carroll
and Madison one thousand sacks Of corn
the surplus produce Of a few plantations
90 ahead, this is the way to raise mo
price of cotton reduce its culture BY pro-
ducng other articles Concor. Meh
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1846-01-24

FORTUNES. --Ninety-nine out OF every
hundred Of the fortunes which have been
amassed within the space Of q few years.
in regular business pursuits, may be as
crlbed to the power Of the press II +"
the means Of disseminating information
throughout the country and attracting
customers from all quarters.--6r' pDpT
BeYs--advertsers, we mean--do yOu
hear that?
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1846-01-24

accidents of service, explosions, violence,
and casualties Of various kinds. To our
minds, The very few deaths from sickness,
al n new station like Corpus Christi,
speaks much for the skill of the medical
department attached 10 the army.-Pic,
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1846-01-24

1t is said that McNulty oscribes his
"a, lneitS and his detection entirely to-
the BLACK tariff Lou. Jour,
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1846-01-24

MISUNDERSTANDING the G.
nave the story correctly, tooL a ; y, 'If@
mary and successful mode n very sun.
SSu !; IN his army. An Officer pp,ds RESI-
ms ms permission =, to fight a duel wiz Se''I'd
low oiiicer. He gave his coo s.'a . o.
Inc understanding, that himself 'v wo, VIII
spectator to the conflict.-Tba" LUG b
meeting arrived and the parties - ,. "0a' q
to the place of slaughter. RI, - :. repaired
their surprise to find gibbet e ,"s. v"
the spot. The challenger er' 'ut'si %
rreoerlc' what this meanta n iplsoa q
So, sad he slernly, "to hang the so, S''ad !
ms was enough. The duel WV
fought; and by this simple, but e sS' 10;
means, 1t Is said duelling was b,o oLsc'a'
n the army of Frederic. 0'NA'O up
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1846-01-24
A LOVE LETTER.

20 come to me this very eve
For | am all alone,
A weeping by my writing c''"'
And pa and ma has gone; -
They say that you are going Q"
That pa has used you
But ii he has, depend uPon'
His daughter. never VIII
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1846-01-24

The reason why dancing is 50 P;,Et--n
IS that it is said 10 be "like ne" H''i"
strengthens the calves
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1846-01-24

WEARING NoIsE.--'Thomas, tns'O "
too much hustle here
'Where, Par -.
4 mean too much noisc--you mus ''F
it,
is noise buslle, Par
yes, child a,s,
'Golly gracious--the sister oally p.f
wear The biggest noise you ever saw r.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1846-01-24

the, Inc mighty but in Righ,eou,n..s
'hou Judge Thy neighbof.n 'O'ne" 'hsI
nga'n' "ihou shalt not d.r..,
n o. neither shalt thou r1,f aud Ay
wages Of him that is hired sh 'oU NM In
with thee all night until the '" ra MOI sbd,
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1846-01-24

whats the price of this sllkf ~
CURED deaf old lady ola young sn0p'
man.
"Seven shillings," was the reply.
Seventeen shiIingsm exclaimed 'n''
"l'll give you thirteen"
''Seven shiIlngs, ms'am, is the prc0O'
the silk" replied the honest draper
"Oh! seven shilIings," the lady SHARPLY
reJoined;" I'll give you five"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-03-14
4 1rrTLE LATER FROM EuRopEr

The packet-ship Liverpool, from Liverpool, ar
rived at New York on Thursday evening. She
sailed on the l6th February.
The intelligence of is not important In Parliament
Railway matters have engaged almost exclusive attention
Flour in the Liverpool market has fallen In Cotton the
demand has been good and the previous prices have been
fully sustained, and in instances advance OF lSd
was established.
The debates in the French Chambers concerning the
expedition Of Madagascar.
According to the :" talk change" of the Liverpool
papers, Sir RoaERr PEELs chance of carrying his CONNER
cia is increasing The Peers, however, il is still
feared will stand by their order
The problem Of whether Sir RoBERr PEELs ministry will
stand had made progress towards solution the pre-
vious advices
Another that many Of the proxies withdrawn
from the Duke Of WELLINGTON the first blush of the
ministerial arrangement, had been returned TO him.
NeW York Courier
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-03-14
MARYLAND LEGISLATURE.

The Annapolis Republican furnishes the annexet
notice of the chief acts of the Legislature OF Ma
ryland at its late session:
An unusaly large number Of local and private bills hav
passed the branches and each House has bestowed arg
share Of its the consideration Of Of pubh
import peculiar itself well 10 the two. W.
by the latter the contested seat in the Senate and tn
bills which be originated and perfected only il
the House Of Delegates The former has resulted in decar
ing the seat heretofore occupied by Mr. Quynn Senate
from Frederick county to be vacant and election or
dered to gil the same next October.
It is with pride that look the proceedings Of the Hous
Of Delegates All other lost view in con
templating the event which deem likely toay, nevi
tably must-resut from originated in and perfect
ed and passed by that body the full and complete restoration
Of State credit the redemption of State faith, and the
adjustment of the States honor We not to dspaag
the action Of the Senate by means We accord then
the credit due but the responsibility in this matter is undvi
died. and alone with the House the Senate have only
TO upon measures received from that body according
to their actual merit they cannot amend bill in any man
ner affecting the Treasury The honor Of the State de-
ponds the Treasury and is therefore almost entirely in thu
hands of the House. The only, and not the
legislation of the Senate necessary measures affecting
this subject.
ment Of the such greatly to crafty the friend
of State faith did not yet however, justify the hope of being
able with safety the payment Of her current obga
tons Some other provisions necessary before such
step could be aken and with the present burdens restn
upon the people dangerous resort further rec
taxation they should FAIL Some other erpedient b
devised and through the Governor and the Committee
Ways and Means with the perseverng and ndefatigabl
Mr. JOHNSON at their head other expedens have been de
ysed and have been enacted into laws We have time
10 cali them TO the attention Of readers in presen
ISSUE They sufficient to justify the most sanguine
tcipatons OF State faith men, however, and to lead to the
Of the duties Of this Legislature in appointing
ay for the State the payment Of interest he
public debt that effect having passed the House
by large vote Nor is the minority vote 10 be taken OPP
position to the measure the abstract We believe that but
for prudential considerations there would have been not
Gle vote against it, Gentlemen indeed expressed them
selves on the floor and from regard for the honor Of the
State which failure comply with this renewed engagement
would emnenty endange that they preferred to postpone the
resumption until experience should fulfil the antcpatons
those whose socude they deemed might make sangune
But the State must know altering With consider
alton and with emphasis than characterized the expires
sion of General Miller she has said Pll try" To try is
succeed She has commenced charge towards the post
honor she must reach il.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-03-14
THE STATE OF TEXAS.

The first Legislature of the State Of Texas met
at the town Of Austin on Monday, the 18th utimo,
and was duly organized by the choice of EDWARD
BURLEsoN as President of the Senate, and w. f.
CRusR as Speaker of the House Of Representatives.
On canvassng the votes recently cast by the
people for Governor and Lieutenant Governor of
the State, il appeared that Gen. HENDxRsoN receiy-
ed for the first Office 500 votes and DIR. MILLER
,672. For the second office, Gen. DARNELL had
a majority Of 40 votes, according to the official
returns but these did not include the returns OF
six counties, which gave COL Horror an aggre-
gate majority of 600 votes. 1t is considered doubt
full, therefore, whether Gen. DARNELL will accept
the Office.
On the 18th Governor HENDERSON was duly in
stalled into Office, in the presence Of the Legsla-
ture and large concourse of spectators. The
ceremony was unusually solemn and imposing.
After prayer had been offered up to the throne OF
Grace, President JONES delivered his valedictory
address The oath Of Office was then administer
ed to the Governor elect by the Speaker Of the
House of Representatives, when the banner Of the
Republic descended from its position above the
Capitol to give place to the Stars and Stripes, and
a peal of artillery announced that the Republic no
longer existed and that the annexation Of Texas to
the American Union was complete.
The New Orleans Picayune makes the following
remarks on the two principal addresses delivered
on the occasion:
The valedctoy Of President JosEs written with dignity
much feeling, and in patriotic spirit He congratulaes thu
country upon the peaceful contamination Of annexation
event the most extraordinary in the annals Of the world
He prononnces the dissolution Of the Republic Of Texas witt
full Of the higher blessings be derived from
ing into the American Union, and then cheely suenders
the great trusts committed to him.
Gov HENDxRsos's inaugural address is conceived in
pure spirit Of patriotism The author is impressed with
profound Of the responsibilities of Texas, new
member of the Union, and Of himself her first executive
officer In due time he will recommend for the
lion of The Legislature, he is required by the Constitution
He concludes thus: . S.s N
We have this day fully entered the Union q the North
American States; let give friends whe % boldly and
noby advocatsd cause, and te frpds ~ AHrcsz
liberty no regret tsr sss IN eur hahaE Hence
forth ssey Of ou ssw stsiss w be FcPfi
n Ai hsrei-As She& osArexs ~ %
qeasrsis, and in their We VIII fssey Participate
Messrs. HoUsToN and RUsK have been elected
to represent the new State in the Senate OF the
United States.
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FROM CHINA.

The New York Commercial Advertiser has re-
ceved by late arrival Hong Kong papers to the
9th November, from which it CLEANS the following
intelligence:
The Hong Kong Register Of November Is mentions the
departure Of Government (he yxen) the 18th
for Whampoa whittier she was dispatched by Governor
Davis bring down the Imperial Commissioner Keyng the
purpose of whose visit according to the Register "to
settle all matters between the Governments preparatory
the surrender of Chusan the Chinese" Our readers
have been advised that purpose keep this island in direct
violation of the treaty, has been foeshadowed Mt least
strongly advocated by journals both in England and India
The language Of the Register this subject is worthy Of
notice. II says:
"We have already stated conviction that. by the
Of prudent degree of mness side, all
men and that the refusal Of these would afford just grounds
for postponng the withdrawal Of forces from Chusan
We should, however, regret 1t much should such measures
be found necessary However just the further retention
could fail TO be productive Of great jealousy and heart
burnngs among the Chinese who fully of the way
empire in India has been extended commencing from
equally small beginnings, and would not fail to attribute to
us most sinister motives"
The Register then indicates, points to be insisted
probably with eye the retention Of Chusan if they
concededthe right of admission for Englishmen the
CITY Oh Canon anu nee PERMISSION IOr all Chnese Vesse 10
resort to Hong Kong.
The Batavia Courant Of November quoted in the Regis
ter the arrival Of the United States shpohe
line Columbus, the 23d Of October, and Of the soop
Tncennes the 25th-both bound to China. The,
took in water and sailed on the 18th.
The Register copies from the Poynesian of September
the following paragraph, under the head Of Tahiti:
s'On the arrival Of the British admiral at Tahiti he salute
the Potecorate flag, the great chagn of the natives
Dispatches had been received at the island both from Eng
land and France, announcing that the Protectorate
to extend beyond the real domnons Of Pomae, which
confines the French to the islands of Tahiti and
Eimeo PomaTe will therefore be further troubled she
prefers remaining Raatea to returning to her native SOIL
She is represented to be in deep Distress having lost her
young daughter Victoria"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-03-14

OF the Representatives elected in the ~
Wing, Hale, and IL Democrat last year there 20
Wing, Hale, and is Democrat; Democratic loss 10.
The Tribune remarks that the above returns " do
mot absolutely settle the State, but strengthen our
: hope that there is no election of Governor or
Z Member Of Congress, and that there will be an
Anti-Texas majority in the House. The latter is
still doubtful, however; the former we consider
{ nearly certain"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-03-14

THE MASSACHUSETTS, BANKs.-There l04 banks in
the State Of and the whole OF capital
stock paid in $780, 00O About twohirds OF this CAPT
tai stock is the Boston banks which there "a The
amount Of gold silver, and other coined metals in all the
banking houses So s. The total Of the
Of all the banks is s65ol7625 o. The dividends
have averaged about six per cent.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-03-14
NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.

On Thursday an election took place in the State
OF New Hampshire for Governor, Members Of the
Legislature, and other State officers, and for Re-
preventative in Congress from the district formerly
represented by Mr.. HALE, an anti-Texas Democrat.
We find in the New York Tribune returns from
twenty-four towns, which give the following result
for Governor, as compared with last year.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-03-14

The New Orleans Bulletin states that the United
States troops stationed at Corpus Christi were to
move about the 9th instant for station command
ing the Rio Grande. Three companies left on the
26th utimo TO act as escorts for the train OF Tag
gage wagons daily fitting out. The scouts pre-
viously sent to Point Isabel had returned and re-
ported .avoraby Of that place for an encampment'
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-03-14

THE BosPHoRUs.--The Sublime Porte has addressed a
circular the Governments Of different stations, own
among the rest sitting that the Sultan has been pleased to
modify the long regulations in regard to the Straits
of the Dardanees and Bosphoru far to permit mer
chant vessels the latter in the night well during
he day.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-03-14
RETRoCEssr,N.

The correspondent Of the Baltimore American
gives the annexed synopsis Of the bill reported in the
House Of Representatives for retroceding Alexan.
dria and that portion Of the District south Of the
Potomac to the State of Virginia:
"The provisions Of the bill in brief are, that with the
sent Of the people Of the town and county Of Alexandria
that portion Of the District coded to the United Suites by
State Of Virginia. shall be coded back and forever renqushed
to the State Of Vrgnia in full and absolute right and usc
ton well Of soil as Of persons residing reside therein
The laws Of the District to continue over the citizen.
heretofore, until Virginia shall provide by law for the extern
sion Of her jurisdiction and Judicial system the ceded
territory.
1he assent Of the people shall be given by TO the ACT
Of ceson and the deed shall be done when majority Of the
people vote in favor Of il.
"The Government retains its ownership the Custom
House and Post Office in Alexandria, and gives to Virginia
the public squares which stand the Jail and
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-03-14
FROM ST. DOMINGO.

Capt. BLANCHARD, Of the brig Demarara, at New
York, from Mayaguez, Up. r. which place he left
on the 2lst ultmo, states that there two Span
ish steamers, frigate, and one schooner-of-waI
in the neighboring harbor Of Anasco, awaiting the
arrival Of the sloop-of-war Lebrand. On her arri.
val they were to proceed together for ST. Domingo
with the intention, as il is rumored, to take once
more possession Of the Spanish part of that island
II is also stated that a French fleet was cruising
in the vicinity Of Mayaguez for the same purpose
These statements need confirmation.
Ths ship Souihsr. Capt Burgess arrived at Boston from
Port an Prince, brings dates to February 20. Captain
Burgess reports that fhe Hayen Government still unde
arms and preparing for general march against the Domin
the last Of the month The vanguard of the army
set out from Port Prince for the Cape Monday thu
9Th uimo. The Haytens felt much confidence in thei
ability reconquer and subdue the rebels as they termet
them, and will probably march with force Of some thirty
thousand strong They have besides blockade feet Of some
five six vessels Of war
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-03-14

SHIpwREcK.--We learn from the New Bedford Mercury
that the brig Haidee, Chapman Of and from London De-
cember 49, for Kingston jamaica broschcd and capszed
while scuddng in gale (no dae) latitude 80 a. longitude
ST. The MASTER second officer, and nine were washed
overheard and lost The survivors, (beng the first officer
and four men, after being yegh hours on the wreck
were taken of by the schooner Three Sisters Of Ellsworth
Maine and landed al Tarpauln Cove the 9th instant.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-03-14

About 800 bales Of cotton consumed by fire, a-
vannah last Sunday night by the burning Of the sheds
occupied by Mr.. John L. Cope.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-03-14

Coal TRADK.A feet Of thirty pesseL laden with anhra
cite COAL left Port Rchmondhe Delaware river depot of thu
Reading Ralroad-on Saturday, all bound for Eastern ports
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The law recently passed by the Ohio Legislature revising
the State basis very important II advances the
basis from 1856 $50 millions Of dollars and places the
ability Of the State beyond all doubt will furnish ample
pay her interest and gradually to qudae the State
debt
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-03-14

The Philadelphia Gazette has the following explanatory
paragraph in regard to the vessel which lately captured
the African coast whilst engaged in the slave trade:
We informed upon good authority that the barque
Pons sold Rio de Janeo trader by her and
that Interest in her the part Of Phladephnns ceased some
time since Her former commander, Capt Graham, under
the Phiadcpha owners last advces lying sick at Rio
de Jsneo and intended to return this city by the first OPP
Pntunity He could not therefore, have been board at
the time Of her capture.
This statement h necessary to do away with the suspicion
that might arise Of Phadephan being engaged in the ina
nous traffic in slaves"
NAvALA letter dated on board the United States ship
Portsmouth, at Mazatan, the i4th Of January, says;
'The frgats Constitution Capt Percvsl is now off the
port, standing in. She is last from Honolulu whence she sail
ed since December LIST.
"Ths soop-ofwm Warsns Com. Hull is daily expected
from Panama. She last oed Hlo September 26th
bound for Panama -
"The Cyane from Pcrp, Is also d Wy expectsd.
There now in port the fgate Savannah, Com slost
the Levnnt Capt Page, and the Portsmouth, Capt Mont
gomcy; officers and crews all in good health"
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DIsAsrKRs mr. LATE GALEs-Several Of the Atlantic
packehps which have been anxiousy looked for arrived
at New York Saturday and Sunday, all Of them having
suffered considerably in their sails and rigging from the
reme severity Of the weather Speaking Of these disasters
the Courier remarks " Il has fallen lot record
much distress and suffering. The gales of the I4t and
9Th February and I'd and Sd instant have peculiarly
Among the large number Of arrivals Saturday
and Sunday scarcely any but have suffered very
severely From the reports Of these vessels have yet
heard of the effects Of the tremendous storms which
have bueted for the last six weeks From the
number Of vessels that have been full Of water and ADAM
doned, and the great quantities Of wrecked stuff spars,
masts &C. that have been passed, fear there has been
great loss Of life as well property
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-03-14

RAILROAD SALEThe bill for the sale Of the Central Rail
road passed the House Of Representatives Of the State Of Mi
chgan on the 4th instant BY the decisive of Al to g.
has to undergo the dubious ordeal Of the Senate.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-03-14

The Wing Convention Of the State Of Pennsylvania has
nominated JANIS M PowER, Of Mercer county, candidate
for Canal Commissioner