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The N. Y. Evening Post remarks as fol. lows on the absence of the delegations of that State and Pennsylvania from late Con- gressional Caucus on the TariT bill.
 "But is it probable that the proposed tariff will passl It IS pretty sure, we are told, that it will have majority of eight or ten in the Senate, if il reaches that body the only difficulty will be to obtain for it ma. lorlty in the House of Representatives. We want, it is said, ten votes for the new tariff from lhe State of New York.
 "Yel il is remarkable that none of the New York members attended the consultation on Friday night. There was no member pre- sent from Pennsy lvania, which we should regard as a matter of course. But that every .member from New York should ab- sent himseli--every member from State where ne free trade doctrine has struck root so vigorously among the agricultural
 opulalon, and where vast and populous community Is dependant upon commerce for it's very evlstence-lhal not n member from such State. not even more the great me tFOpOllS m "hlch We Wflte, Shculu nave taken interest enough in lhe question 10 trouble himself with the preliminary arrangements Tor bringing in bill to repeal the prohibi. tory system. Is what we confess we cannot explain. The mo.nbe may perhaps justi fy themselves to their constituents, but the only ettctua mode of doing so, will be a hearty co-operalion in every future attempt 10 break down and destroy that odous sys. tenn"
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ORDERS FROM HEAD QUARTERS - ht l New Orleans Courier of the evening of the 9'h, publishes the following general orders of Maj Gen. Scolt
 HEAD QUARTERS OF THE ARMY, } Adjutant Generals office,
 Washington, May go, 1s46.
 GENERAL ORDERS-No. l5.
 1. Instructions have already been given to Brig. Gen. Wool, and through him to the several officers placed at his disposition, for the early inspection and muster into the service of inc United States of the qnotas of twelve month volunteers who have been called for by the President of lhc United States, from Ohio Indiana, Kentucky, Hin. ois, Tennessee and Mississippi, and who may present themselves for acceptance un. der that call, at lhe rendezvous of those States respectively.
 ?. Instructions have also been given 10 other officers of the army to inspect and muster the quotas called for in like manner from Georgla, Alabama and Arkansas
 3. As soon as inspected and mustered as above, Ihe several regiments and bnttaions of volunteers, horse and foot, will without de. delay be put GU route as follows:
 4. The regiments of cavalry. or mount ed men. called for from Kentucky and Ten. nessee will, from their respective State ren dczvous, take up their llnes of march by the best rontes ria Memphis, Little Rock. on the Arkansas, Fulton, on the Ped River, and Robins Ferry. on thc Trinity river. upon San Antano de Bcxar, Texas. Tne regiments of cavalry. or mounted men called for from Arknnsas will, from its State rendrzvous-say Washingron-take the same route from Fulton to San Antonia de Rex ar.
 }. Excepting one regiment of the Ken lucky and one of the Illinois quotas of foot ito which Brigadicr General Wool is charged with giving different routes, and also except ng the Arkansas bl,talion. which will receive insirn.tions through Brevcl Bilgadier General Arbur kle-all the other regiments and batlalIons of volunteer infant. ry or rifle, called for from the said States. will be embar ked at the nearest naviuahe points To their respective S;ae rendezvous. and then proceed by water. with or without transhipment at Mobile, or New Orleans, ;o
  Point lsahel on Brazcs Santiago. Texas. where, like the troops ordered to San An. tcnio de Bcxar, the whole will come under he orders of the genera! officer in tie chief command of the United States land forces operating against Mexico.
 6. The chiefs ot the general stan' of the army, at this place, will each. in whnt con. cerns his department, charge himself, lhro' his subordlna'es, with supplying the said volunteers (horse and toot) the n, cessary arms accountrements, ammunition, knap, sacks, havresacks, canteens for water. camp rqnlpage, subsistence, medicines and hospi lal stores, and means of transportation, bv land and water, according to roues and destinations, and according 10 lay aud regu. iations.
 By order of Major Gen'i Scot.
 R. JONES, Adj. Gen. His Eycellency the Governor of Louisiana.
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HoN WM. l.. YANcEY-Mr. Yancey, since he took his seat in Congress, has had the singular good fortune to receive from the democratic Press of his District, unqualified approval of all his acts having reference to his duty to his constituents. Indeed he has been complimcned by democrats all over the Union. His selection to deliver the address on ihe occasion of laying the foundation for lhe Baltimore monument to Gen. Jackson, is the most distinguished honor he has yet achieved The assembled wisdom of the Union" was at Washington to select from. Any man in the whole Un. ion would have deemed il priceless honor 10 hove been selected. The ffiencs of Jack. son in the Monumental City" famed for intelligence and learning, on gancing over the whole Union could find none so worthy 10 do honor to the occasion as WM. L. VAN. cEY our representative !-INarion NeuS
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The President has been censured, for passing by the graduates of West Point, in selecting officers for the mounted regiment authorized by congress, and conferring ap. poin;ments on civilians. We see no good ground of objection in this act; but On the contrary, a prudent forecast. which, alho' it may offend few officers of the army, will please the people generally. The re- cent extraordinary conduct of Gen. Scott, in first declining the command of the army on the Rio Grande, and next soliciting it as his right, will go far to weaken the influ- ence of West Point officers with the people. Military, like civil appointments, nnder our government should be open 10 all classes of citizens. IL is of frequent occurrence, that men, who have been engaged in the ordinary pursuits of fife, have made the very best army officers. There are now in our army quite numbe of able and efficient officers, who were appointed by the late de. mocratic administrations; and of the officers actively engaged in the battles of the 6th S 9th, but small numher are graduates ofW. Point. The oitl, CTS of the mounted regiment are said, by those who know them, to be skllful, and active soldiers-and the selec- lion of such men is what the country, at this Juncture, required at the hands of the Pre- sldcnt. The editor of the South Caroiniah says--that Gen. Smith, on whom the com. maud of the regiment has been conferred, twas distinguished as the most efficient and serviceable commander in Florida, whilst he was serving there at the head of his reg lrnent of Louisiana Volunteers. Gen. Scott said to a distinguished friend of ours who held high grade in the volunteer forces, that he regarded him as the most talented military man whom he knew, possessing uncommon knowledge, and all the requisites of valiant and successful military lead. cr.' To this testimony we have the re- cent appreciation of his services by Gen. Taylor. wbo requested that he should head the endorsements sent to his aid from Louisiana
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HEAD QUARTERS.
BRIGADE ALABAMA VOLUNTEERS. ,
 Mobile, June 9th, iS46.

ORDER-No. l.
 l. In pursuance of orders from his Ex- cellency, the Governor of the State and Commander in chief of the forces of Alaha. ma, Brigadier General Walter Smith as. sumes tie command of the Brigade of Ala. bama Volunteers.
 The Brigade Staff vii! be announced in future orders.
 The Head Quarters are established fnr the present a, the custom House and the orderly hour appointed at l2 o'clock. m., at which hour Adjutants will attend.
 The rules and articles of war will fo lh. with be read to all the companies that have been mustered into service; and In conlpli- ance with the 10th article, the oath of ale glance and service will be admins cred 70 each mon commissioned officer and sold ier." The Commanding Officers of Regi. ments and Det lchmenis will see to the ex- ecution of this duty.
 II. Col. J. NJ. W;thers will immediately on transportation oeIng provided, embark with the Battalion of his Regiment now al this place, and proceed To Point Isabel. On his arrival at that place, and being rcioncd by bis other Battalion, he will, unless oib. erwise ordered, take up his line of march for, and report himselfand command at, the Head Qua.t tcrs of the Army of$Occupa. tion,
 Todd's company of Artillery will be ac- companied by it's park and as far as prac. ticable Capt. Todd will complete his equip ments for efficient field service.
 Whilst en route with his regiment, Col. J. M. Withers will embrace every available opportunityStor the military instruction of the Regiment, and will use unremirted ex- ert.ons to present himself and conimpnd to the Commanding General prepared for ac. tive ano efficient service.
 III. Major q. Bryan with the least pos sihle delay, will complete the equipment of the companies of the 2d Regiment under his command; and whilst awaiting transporia- ton, will cause the comp nes 10 undergo a course of instruction in the schools of the soldier, company and battalion. Three drill, will take place each day, besides an officers drill and evening parade. He will also iu- struct his command in camp and field duty, and will enforce discipline according 10 the rules and articles of war.
 Hereafter. on the arrival of these compa nies at the Head Quarters of the army of Occupation, they will be joined by the three companies already in the field, and be o.. ganzed Jas the 2d Regiment, and proceed to the election of Colonel and Lieutenant Colonel.
 .IV. Capt. Pickens with his company, having been mustered in'o service under the requisition of the War Department, will form the basis of he Sd or Governors Re- giment and vii! at once commence course of instruction and service preparatory tc aid, with his officers, as instructors 10 the companies that are 10 arrive.
 The other companies of this Regiment or their arrival. will report 10 the BrigadleI General. andb idimedately mustered.
 V. The Quarter master and Commis sary departments will pfovide and fhrnist upon proper acquisitions all the allowan ces to which by law'the volunteers arc en
 WALTER SMITH,
 Brigadier Gen'l.
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VOLU ME B.
From the Mobile R, gister, June 1OM.

From tke MO5iIe R giSIcr, June IUM.
 IL will be seen from our columns to day, that we are at length putting on the hab.Ii. ments of war in good earnest. Gov. Maj tin has assumed the direction of Ihe vonn- teers, and has deta'lcd Brigadier Gene' al ". SMITH, 10 the command of the r gi ments raised and to be raised in this State under existing acquisitions, for the Mexi- can war. We take it for granted the Go. vernon is acting advisedly in this matter, nd it affords us pleasure to add that in the up. poinmcnt ot Brigadier he could not have made more jadicious selection.
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MILITARY APPOINTMENT. --Gen. Walter Smith of this city, has been appointed by Gov. Martin, Brigadier General, authori. zed to take command of the regiments of Volunteers raised and raising in this State fnr he Mexican war, and has entered nc. lively upon the discharge of his duties. The General was formerly attached to the army of the United States, and is, in all respects, qualified f"r the station he has been called 10 fll.-Mobae Advertiser.
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" hh IIb ohhi II.
 Brigadier G.ni'l.

Another company of volunteers arrived yesterday on ,he steamer H. Kinney from DeKalb county.-They number 95 and are under the command of Capt. Thompson. They are fine looking body of m"n and will doubtless. if opportunity offers, give the enemy an idea of the skill of Alabama marksmen. For tbe pr SC a they have heen placed in fife quart.rs vacated by Capt. Curtis company.-I,ob. Register.
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From Me Huntspize Democyot

correspondent in this paper over the signature of "UPPER MoRGvN," in advo- caing lhe claims of Judge Lane 10 the Gubernatoral chair of this State, expresses the opinion that he is the strongest man that can be run in opposition to Gov Mar. tin. In this conclus.on We believe our cor. respondent to be greatly in error. It is true, was the contest narrowed down between those gentlemen alone, the writer's conclu sion as to the result might. and probably would bo correct. But Judge Lane, in our opinion, is nut the man on whom lhe Dem ocralic party will or can unite. We disclaim any intention 10 disparage his claims, or ,he claims of other distinguished citizens whose names may have been mentioned in conncxon with the office of Governer.- But there Is one in our estimation, who possesses the confidence of the ,chole State, and on whom the party woul dmore cordially unite than on any other-we alude 10 the Hon. D. Coleman. He was the irst choice al the election in lS45. We advocated his claims until the nomination was conferred upon Col. Terry; when we laid aside our preference and sustained the nominee To the best of our ability. It would be oui of place at this lime 10 enumerate the infu- enccs that were brorghi 10 bear against Col Terry, which contributed to his defeat thereby producing division in our ranks and exciting much feeling among those who had unfortunately acted in harmony and concert. Col Ferry was certainly badly used by portion of his political friends, and no one regretted it more than himself. We presume, however, it would hardly be attempted under the present state of public feeling, 10 nominate through a convention and hence the necessity, when tho proper lime arrives, To unite by com. mon consent tiff, be possible 10 do so) on some strong man of sound democratic principles. In Judge Coleman We believe we find such a man i; he possesses the con fdence of the people, and substantial popularity even to the m >si remote limits ol the State-a popularity that would seem to insure success should he be selected, and sustain him in carrying out such measures as cannot be longer postponed, if we protect lhe faith and honor of the Slale. But. as we stated in a previous number. il is too soon 10 agitate this question-thc election Nill not take place 'til August lS47-nor should we now have advertised to il, but for the appearance of the article referred 10.
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At the late term of the District Court of the United States, for the Middle District of Alabama, the following gentlemen were admitted attorneys and counsellors of said court:
 GEORGE w. L. SMITH. of Columbus, Miss WILLIAM w. MORRIS, of Coosa co. Ala.
 JOHN G BARR, of TuskaIoosa.
 SAMUEL H. ERODE,
 ALEXANDER GRAHAM, oi Perry co. Ala }
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1onrnal M Glaq.
TUSCALOOSA, JUNE 19, ls46.

We requested to state, that the con- " missioners 10 settle the affairs of the State Bank and Branches, will meet in this place on the 25th insl. Those having propo. sltlons b submit for settlements, compromi- ses, &c. can prepare them in writing, and hand, or transmit them to Wm. Hawn, esq. assistant commissioner.
 Tuscaloosa, June 18th. 1546. tf.31.
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JACKSON VoLUNTEERs.--A company ol Volunteers from Jackson county. comman. dcd by Capt. R. ". Jones, arrived by the Rail Road on Saturday evening las, en route for the Rio Graude. The company numbered 93 rank and file-and hardy. looking set of fellows they were. Should they have the luck 10 meet the Mexicans where hard knocks are the order of lhe day, we venture Inc prediction that they will leave their marks. Capt. Jones is a graduate of West Point, we are informed. The company left Tuscumbia Landing Sunday morning, on board Il lighter for East Port, where it was their intention to embark on board the Sarah Baden fol New Orlenns.-N. Aladmian (7uscumdian, June l2"
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MR. EDIroR It would be n violation of republican principle 10 permit man who had unfairly gone into office, 10 retain that office, without some effort to throw him out It is necessary to organize the forces, and be prepared to put Joshua l.. Martin to flight in l847. Indeed l don't presume there is much doubt of the proprieiy of lhs course, and as litle doubt but that It will be done.
 But it's proper to choose man, a consis. tent, liberal man. Geo. W. Lane is the person who ought to run for Governor against Mir. Martin. His views of public policy fit him for the office. He is liberal and jus, in his notions, and no man has bet ter feelings And Judge Lane is the strong. est man in this contest. He is good and true republican, and can bring to his sup- port a greater number of the republicans from the Whig and Democratic parties, than any other man in the country Ter rvs friends will support him and nest of the Wings will do SO. This is the man and he ought to be run. Morgan will support him against Martin. The upper part of Morgan where am, are true republicans and will come tohis support.
 Tours, &c.,
 UPPER MORGAN.
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EARLYCoTroN BLooM-We were shown last wceka cotton bloom from the plantation of Dr. Bullock. of this county. It was pulled on lhe 3d inst. and from it's appear ance size Scc., must have been opened tws or three days previous. say by the lst June
 This was .remnrkay early for the present season, and lhe first we have seen any ac
 count of-Hayaerille. { Loicndes Col C1rop
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UUTS, WC.,
 UPPER MORGAN

FROM THE PAcIFIc.-The Pensacola correspondent of New Orleans Delta commu. n.cate the following additional information. 1t is derived from Dr. Wood. whose recent arrival from Meza,lan we mentioned in Mondays paper ;-Mobi1e Register
 The despatchcs are said to be of great our squadron in relation 10 lhe English, who have increased theirs very considerably Is somewhat precarous.-lt is rumoled that as soon as the English hear of the dec. laration of war against Maxco, it will be tho signal for them 10 take possession of the whole coast, and that it was their intention to do SC. If they do attemp, it look out for hard knocks.
 Dr. Wood left Maza,lan on the 3Oth April, made the journey to Vera Cruz in thirty days. after being detained five days on the road between San Bias and Mexico. He states that in travelling through the cou- ntry. (not being known) he had frequent oporiunllies of conversing with and hearing the Mexicans discuss the war. There were various opinions upon tho subIect-some in favor of carrying Il on to any extent; others ukewarm and rather opposed to it. These in power seemed 10 be most ardent for it's continuance, for the purpose of retaining their offices. He learned the news of General Taylors victories, and defeat of the Mexican army. before he reached the city of Mexico. The authorities. who had heard il, endeavored to keep it quiet, and from the ears of the people. It is supposed that when generally known, it will not be received with much enthusiasm by gallant volunteers"
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The correspondence submitted 10 the Senate to-day in reference to General Scott, is said by every whig with whom I have conversed q did not hear it read myself to be very unfavorable 10 him. and to be such as materially to injure his political asplra- lions. It would seem from what hear that Gen. Scott was far too anxious and too busy with his political intriguing and man. Guvreing for the nomination for the next Presidential race by the whigs to think of taking command of the army in Texas !-
 Washington Corresponden, ofthe Mercury.
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Specie b the amount of two thousand dollars. has been sent from this city 10 New .GrseaAs,yia the Ohio and Missippi.
 Pka. (US) Ga.ciie
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LECTURES ON MExIco.-On Monday eve. hing MT. G. Slater commenced in the Pree. byteran church, series ot lectures on Mex ico. MT s. resided there twelve months. and was an eye witness of many stirring scenes, notes of which he look on the spot. His first lecture, which we had the pleasure to hear. was highly graphic and interesting. His style is rich and pure, well suited to popular narrative and description.-Mon;sor.
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HEAD QUARTERS, BRIGADE ALA. VOLUNTEERS,
 Mobile 10th, June, lt4
ORDER No. 2.

ORDER No.2.
 l. A communication from the War Depart ment, post-marked 2d June, has been recevied by his Exec ency the Governor of the State, of which the following is an extract:
 WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, June l846. Sir-Gen. Taylor has been instructed to or gam ize out of the three and six months volunteers which may have been sent from your State, snch ss may be wi;ng to engage under the act of ihe 18th ullimo, to serve for twelve months. unless sooner discharged ; and to dispense with and send home such as unwilling to change their term of service.
 H. In order to avoid ;he great expense to which the Government will be subjected, as well as the great injustice and inconvenience 10 the volunteers themselves in being discharged at Pont Isabel-Hs Excelency, he Governor and Commander in Chief, directs that the embarkation of troops be suspended until the returnof the Staff Officer who has been dispatched to Maj. Gen. Gaines, for his 6nal instruction, and to prevent any misunderstood. ing the Quarter Master is hereby directed to with. hold the transports until the return of that officer III. Col. J. M. Withers and Major G. Bryan will remain in their present positions with their commands, and continue the course of instruction and camp duty until further orders.
 WALTER SMITH, Brig. Gen.
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oCN ohlNEo oCCU SupeTStutu HIS command, and ordered to Washington. The order to this effect is published in the New Orleans papers of last week, and is as follows:
 ICoPY WAR DEPARTMENT.
 Washington, June 2d, lS46 By direction of Inc President Mai. Gen. Gaines Is relieved from the command of the Western Division of the Army, and will pro. ceed to Washington W ihout delay.
 Brevet Brfgader General George N Brooke is assigned to the command oI the Western Di. vision.
 (Signed) w. L. MARCY, Sec'y of War.
 A public meeting was held in the city of Mobile, on the Huh inst, for the purpose of giving public expression 10 the feelings of that community, on the subject of Gen. Gaines suspension. The meeting was held at the Mansion House and seems to have been oc,ua,ed more by desire 10 make war on the administration, than to do Gen, Gaines service. The subjoined sentence, from one of the resolutions, juslifes this opinion.
 alt is the firm belief of thls meeting, that had Gen. Gaines been governed by the iardy action of our present Secretary of War. one-haf of our gallant Army had strewn the plains of Texas with their bones, and the massacres of Fannin and ihe Alamo been again repeated"
 This declaration has mol a solitary fact iG sustain it. The troops sent by Gen. Gaines did not arrive until after the victories of Gen Taylor; the flourish abou, the massa- cres of Fannin and the Alamo is, therefore, all balderdash. Furthermore, Gen. Taylor was empowered by the war department to call on the States contiguous 10 Texas for troops, should he need the services of a greater force than he had under bis com- mand-which precaution relieves the Sec. retary of War from the imputaton, of "tardy action" cast upon him. We are no. disposed to condemn Gen. Gaines, believing, as we do, that his action was the result of the most patriotic motives :--and that the position of Gen. Taylor, prior to the battles or the Sth and 9.h, justified unusual vigi. lence and activity on the part of General Gaines. His greatest.error, was in not set. ting on, and carrying into effect, definite and we'll considered plan of action-and then informing the war departmen, of what he had done. By this course, conflicting orders might have been avoided the ob- iects of the war department anticipated and all the troops called for, mustered into the service without delay.
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GAINESVILLE MELVILLE, esq.,, Secretary of Leg alton at the Court of St. James. died at his lodgings in Londop,. on the 22d oi last month.