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Enclosure No. .
Mr., SlideH 10 Mr.. Pena v Pena.
Mexico, Dec. Is, l545.

MEMco, Dec. Is, 1845.
The undersigned, envoy extraordinary and min
lister penipotentiary of the United States Of Ameri
ca, had the honor the 9Th inst, to address note
TO your exceency, informing him of the arrival of
the undersigned in this capital, accompanying the
same with copy of his letters Of credence, and re-
questipg to be informed when and where he might
have the honor of presenting his said letters of Gre
denco to the most excellent President Of the Next
can republic, Gen. Jose Joaquin de Herrera Is:
To this note the undersigned has not as yet re-
ceived any reply. He is necessarily ignorant of the
reasons which have caused long delay; but, in-
asmuch as he is DESTROYS to communicate as speedi-
ly as possible with his government, he begs leave,
most respectfully ask your excellency to inform
him when he may expect to receive reply to his
note Of tho 9Th instant.
The undersigned rcnews to his excellency Manu-
ell de la Pef, Peha the assurance Of his most dis
tnguished consideration.
JOHN SLlDELL.
His Ex'y MAsuEL DE La PEsa PEsA,
Minister Of Foreign Relations and
Government Of THE Mexican republic.
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Alexandria Piano ware room.
HNOLIAN PIANOS-WILLIAM PRATT

~ professor Of music, King street, near Wash
ington street, Alexandra, has constantly on hand
an assortment of superior Piano Fortes, manufac-
tured by NUNS & Clarke, Of New York, without
and with Colemnn's beautiful Eolan Attachment,
all richly finished, with harp pedal complete; sew
eral in both rosewood and mahogany, Just re-
ceved and for sale on the most eligible terms. Old
pianos taken in exchange.
May ll--eod2w
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lust ARRIvED.-A small 10, of calciDed

lust ARRIVED.--A small lot Of calcined
- plaster and best hydraulic cement aeaE
Also, some superior cherry, mahogany, and black
walnut hand-rsil plank, in the yard.
On hand, general assortment Of building NATE
RAILS together with load Of superior Virginia coal
suitable for CRATES smiths usc which VIII be sold
on reasonable terms, for cash or short credit. 49,
Also, for rent, comfortable and convenient brick
dweling-house on Al street, near the City Hall To
a good Tenant the rent will be reasonable 3
Inquire at the subscribers humber yard, on Tin
street, near the Centre Market.
80. JOHN PURDY
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John EARLE, Jr., IL CO., Merchant
- Tailors, No. 40, washington street,
Boston, would respectfully inform their numcr-
Gus friends and the public generally, that they
have received large supply Of most elegant and
fashionable cloths, cassimeres, and other goods,
which they are prepared to make up in their usual
superior style, at short notice, and very low prices
and forward to any part Of the United States. The
attention of rs. - b.. .....s.... q ..... .,..
MEMBERS OF CoSoREss, NAVY AND Army orricERs,
and gentlemen in the employ Of government, is par
ticulary invited, to many of whom they are already
known, and beg to render their grateful acknow
Judgments for their long-conlinued patronage.
A liberal credit, as heretofore, will be given.
They have appointed
Ch. De Selding, No. IL, Todds Buildings Penn, .ap
Washington, ID. c.,
heir agent, who is duly authorized to receive
payments and orders, which will be promptly at
tended to. '.n, ..' Nov. ,l-3tawtf
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Agency for Claims at washington.

Agency for Claims at washington.
CHARLEs DE sELDING. Notary Pub.
~ Tic, Convcyancer, and General Agent,
No. III Fodds Buildings, Psn0sy lvania avenue
Washington, ID. c., offers his services fof the p,oss
cuticn OF claims before Congress or any Of the az,
ecutive departments, or before any board Of CON,
missioners that or may be appointed for the ad
justment of spoliations, collecting private claims
and rents, procuring pensions, whether nyolsnoa
any other service; bounty lands, for return duties
those arising under contracts, treaties othcrw-
wise; buying and selling real estate, DC. H.
Particular attention paid 10 the settlement Of ae-
counts Of disbursiog officers who may hnd u incon-
venisnt 70 give their personal stlendsncs. ~, III.
Having been commissioned notary public, he ia
prepared TO furnish cgazed copies Of any document
or other paper that may be required. .si,s.rr.
Charges viii be moderate, and regulated BY the
amount claimed and the extent Of ssrvios re.
CURED 81 Eftn4 MEET "a a4l'H.rlrr a.. n. -, =. .
Communications (post paid) viii receive immsdi
ate attention. u, .. r .r.at t fs u.
He has the honor to refer to the Navy Depart
ment and the several bureaus connected with IT,
eomptrollers' and auditors Offices Of tho Treasury
Department, and the senior captains and purssrs In
the navy; and also 10 DR.. John Homsns, Boston
Barnard Henry, esq., Philadelphia; Rev. Soptimus
fusion, chaplain Of the Senate, Washington; Hon.
Henry l.. Ellsworth, Fayetie, Indiana; Thomas N
Blount, esq, Pensacola, Florida; Hon, c. B. Pen
rose, Lancaster, Pa; Judge I. Hartley Cnwford
Washington; William Agnew, ESQ.,, New York; z
Collins Lea, esq, Baltimore, Nd, II. b, RaspdoA
esq, Norfolk, Va; Professor Goodridgs, New Ha
ven, Conn; M. Judson, eco, New Orleans; Hon
z. RI. Foster, Nashville, Tenn. \. ,es54l.r IA "A
May l6-ly
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On Monday, the 25,h instant, at o'clock,
p M shall sell on the premises, by order ofthe ex-
ecutors the following lots Of ground, belong to the
estate Of the late John Gsdsby Lots No. /, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, z, 8, 9, 10, IL, 10, 10, 20, 81, %, %,
%, and 30, in square No rs, fronting on X street
north, between Goth and 2lst streets.
Terms Of sale; One-four,h Of the purchase MOI
ney IN cash; the balance in equal payments, at six,
twelve, and eighteen months, for notes bearing in
terest A deed will be given, and deed OF trust
taken to secure the payment OF the notes.
r. w. DYER,
May l5-eo&ds Auctioneer.
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CoPp,s BOWLING sALooN.-Tl

II VIZ y ASo w A<hASo SAASOASs-A hC Hioot
~ spacious and magnificent establishment of the
kind in the world located near the corner of Louis
avenue and Sixth street, IN the rear of Coleman's
lana Hotel, and directly opposite the Unitarian
Church, formerly known as the Assembly Rooms.
The proprietor respectfully returns his thanks to
those gentlemen that have SO literally patronized
him, and assures them the same system that has
heretofore given such general satisfaction will be
continued; it being his determination to carry out
his first principle, viz to establish place for gen.
tlemanly recreation and exercise. Citizens and
strangers respectfully invited to call and Judge
for themselves. MOSES COPP,
Dec 10-iftf Proprietor.
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The public are hereby notified that passengena1,
now taken by the Potomac steamboat and Richmon1
and fredericksburg and Richmond and Petersbut
railroads to Norfolk, Virginia, at the low rate 4
FIVE dollars and fifty cents, including meals on III
James river boat. tb. lfitg afaItffR apa III
Passengers by ahis superior line leave wasN
ington at 3, a. m, on Sundays, Tuesday,
and Thursdays, arrive at Richmond at S, p. nj
(enrly enoughto view it, beautiful scenery whe1
they lodge; and leaving Richmond At 81, a. M, f
Port Watthall, on the Appornattox, there take y
fine steamboat Augusta which has been put in frs
rate ordcr---for Norfolk, whore they arrive betws
and 2, p. m. Returning, leave Norfolk at 8, p nj
lodging on board the Augusta, arriving at Ric1
mond to breakfast, and at Washington by p. nj
the same day. M ~
The public may rest assured that il IL the dcts|
minaton Of the proprietors 10 keep up this line p
mancntly, and 70 accommodate travellers betwe1
Richmond and Norfolk in the best manner, and
the lowest rates. go
For tickets or further information, apply 10 ca
tain J. Rogers, on board the Potomac steamboi
PowhataD, or to "a etisd-.Efk sbsss
GEORGE MATTINGLY, Agent
...gs..5si, t.d.g e At Washington, ID. G
Apr1l ZZ--eOd1m sR LAY -
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T'RUsTEE's sALE.-The subscriber, as
Il trustee of William Browne nsolvent debtor,
will sell public sale to the highest bidder, at the
auction store Of r. w. Dyer, on Tuesday, the I'd
June next at IL o'clock M, lot No. ii, in square
No. III, on 10Th street, between l. and M streets,
as laid down on the plan of the city of Washing
ton, and will convey unto the purchaser all the title
vested in him az trustee aforesaid. Terms cash.
JAMES CARRICo, Trustee.
r. w. DYER, Auctioneer.
Nav l9--0awRds
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denials 70 the council Of government for It's opinion
with regard TO them.
The UNDERSIGNED will communicate the result 10
his excellence without loss Of time; assuring him
meanwhile that the government Of Mexico Is ready
to proceed ag,eeaely q what II proposed IN It's an
swer on the subect., ~.
The undersigned awaits himself Of this opportuni-
ty to offer to his exceency Mrsvdel the assurances
Of his very distinguished Confederation.
MANUEL DE La PESA Y PENA.
His exeellency JoHs SLIpELL, &c. &C.
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CT A M M L RING CURED.--DR. COM
- STOCKS VOCAL AND POLYGLOTT
GYMNASIUM (Philadelphia) is designed for the
Cure OF Stammering and Defective Articulation
Cor instruction in Elocution and the usual English
branehes-and for the acquisition Of Ancient and
Modern Languages. The following languages are
now taught:
/. Latin, 5. German, 8. Turkish,
2, Ancient Greek, 6. Spanish, 10. Armenian,
3. Modern Greek, 7. Gaelic, IL. Hebrew,
4, French, 8. Italian, IL. Hndoostanee
The principal teacher in the department Of Phlo-
logy not only somposes readily in English French
Italian, Greek, and Turkish, but he conyerses flu
emily in all these languages,
n5- No one can become pupil in this Institu-
ton who Is not cleanly In his person and habits
and sentlemnnly in his department..
ono member Of the Institution is allowed to use
tobacco in any form.
ANDREW CoMsToCK, M. D., Principal,
No. 100 Mulberry street, Philadel phis
~ DR.. CoasrocK has published the following
worka
|. A System of Elocution, with special reference
10 Gesture, TO the Treatment OF Stsmmering and
Defective Articulation, comprising Numerous Dir
grams and Engraved Figures illustrative of the sub,
ject.
9. A Table of the Elements Of the English Lam
guage, to which prehxed Exercises in Pitch and
Force.
3. Eptome Historic Sacre on improved plan
with the marks Of quantity and Of accent, and with
literal interlinear translation, designed prima.
ry book. ..
4. A Chart, comprising Perfect Alphabet of the
English Language, the corresponding Photographic
Characters Of Pitman, and Exercises in Gesture.
~ DR.. G. is preparing for the press, "A Urea
tise on English Phonology." Jan 2l-d3m
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preserve and advance the interest and happiness o.
both nations j. therefore, request your excefen-
cy TO receive him favorably, and 10 give fui ere
dence TO whatever he shall say on the part OF inc
United States. And | pray God to have you In his
safe and holy keeping.
Written al the city Of Washington the tenth day
Of November, in the year OF our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and forty,hve, and OF the independ-
crcs ofthe United States the seventeen.
Your good friend,
JAMES X. POLK
By the President
JAMES BUCHANAN,
Secretary OF State.
To his Exeellency, Don jose JoAaurn HEMssaA,
President Of the Mexican Republic.
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~ ERH tALU liable PhOPEhII At
v Auction.-on Wednesday, the 9th day OF
May next we shall SELL in front of the premises, at
O'Clock, p. M, the following very valuable pro-
perty, belonging to the estate of the late Dr. Marcus
G. Buck: part of lot No. !, in square north of
square No. ISL, with the improvement, which Is an
excellent two-story brick building, with basement
and garrett 81. a~.. .,-- ra. AZ, ~. ,
This property fronts the Mall, between 10th and
18th streets west, and adjons the residence of Nj
cholas Tastet, esq. s.rU. .".
The admirable construction OF the building for
convenience and comfort the fine prospect it affords,
and the choice selection of fruit and shrubbery upon
the lot, render it very desirable for private resi-
dence. .sr.. ... -, .
% the same evening, at o'clock, we shall sell
lots Nos 20 and 81, in square No. 534, fronting on
south b. street, between 3D. and Al Streets These
lots belong to the same estate.
Terms of sale: One-fourth of the purchase money
in cash; the balance in equal payments at SIX,
twelve and eighteen months, for notes with interest,
properly secured. BY order.
.... r. w. DYER,
April 23-!oi &ds Aucuoneer.
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May ID
and Harness at Auction

CARRIAGES and Harness at Auction
~ On Wednesday afternoon, 10Th instant, a
81 o'clock, will sell in front Of my store very
large and handsome assortment Of carriages, viz:
Rockaways, for two and four persons
Buggies, with and without tops ...
Close square carriages, for four and six persons
i very splendid Clarence carriage
large and handsome close coach
Doctors phetons and barouches
Close rockaway carriages for six persons.
Also, 3 secondhand barouches, but little used
Single and double harness, saddles, &C., &c.
1885,. WIN. MARSHALL,
Nav l3-ThS&Tu Auctioneer
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For the Episcopal Convention,
AT Petersburg, va, 20th May.

a THE STEAMER OsCEOL
will leave Washington for the sbC
place on Monday, the 18th instant, AT . O'Clock q
Alexandria at halfpast o'clock in tine mornir
touching at Norfolk, and arrive at City Point ns
morning in time for the cars for Petersburg. 3
turning, will leave City Point Monday a5th, ~
tho arrival Of the cars from Petersburg.
Passage and fare to Petersburg or Richmond,
10 60 and return, So. 1900 ~ 1900, L u
The Osceola viii stop at the different landings
the Potomac, and at Cone river, as usual. Pass
and fare as above.
10 accommodate persons wishing 10 attend
National Fair, TO commence at Washington on
10Th instant, the osoeola will leave Washington y
Norfolk upon the following days. f7,a
LtAvr wAmrserou, LEAVE SoRroIx,
Friday, Is Saturday, Isl
Monday, ~ Wednesday, T
Friday. % Monday, S
On the 9Th she win commence making two ri
a week, leaving Washington every Wednesday,
Saturday, and Norfolk every Monday, and TAu1
day, VI
JAMES MITCHELL
May III Mssbr,
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[Enslosure No.tl
Mr.. Peaa Peaa TO Mr.. Siiden i.
PALACE or THE NATIONAL GovERNnENT,

Mexico, December Is, 1s45.
answer 10 the letter which his exceency Mr. John
SdelI was pleased to address to him yesterday has
the honor TO inform him that the delay in his rocop-
tinu TO which he alludes, and the consequent delay
in answering his preceding note, making known his
arrival in thls capital, and accompanying copy Of
his credentials have arisen solely from certain diff
ctes accustomed by the nature Of those credentials,
as compared with the proposition made by the Uni
led 5taes through their consul 70 treat peacefully
upon the affairs Of Texas, with the person who
should he appointed TO tina, effect for which reason
i; has been found necessary to submit the said Gre
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4 GENCY AT WELLINGTON sub

A GENCY AT wAsHINGTON.-Th sub
"A scriber will undertake the prosecution Of caims
domestic or foreign" before Congress or any 81
the departments Of the United States government
Claims for return of duties; for lands for psnsions
before the Indian Commissioner; or those arising
under contracts, treaties, or otherwise. VA ~.
Having visited the principal cities Of Europe, In
which he has correspondents Of long standing, h
will also undertake to transact any financial bus-
ness with that continent. VA ,,f Al.
Communications 'post paid, - addressed to
.. r.. ... R0Byr. A. PARRISH,
.n.. .r..r.fI Washington, d. c.
..-....- RETER TO
William +. Havemeyer, mayor Of New York
John M. Scott, ex-mayor Of Philadelphia.
Jacob g. Davies, mayor Of Baltimore.
William w. Sea,on, mayor OF Warrington.
Office in Concert Hall, near Browns Hotel.
ID Feb. 2S-6m % l-t1lls ~ ugr5e bh,ov "a
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A UGUsTUS FISCHER, Attorney and
~ Counsellor at Law, Austin. Travis coun

A UGUSTUS FISCHER, Attorney and
IA Counsellor at Law, Austin, Travis coun.
ty, Texas, will attend faithfully and promptly to any
business connected with his profession in this city
and the adjoining counties He win also attend 70 sy
business in the land Office, such as procuring pstsnt
perfecting titles &c. Letters must be paid 70 pro
cure. attention. tE y. "
IA. -.tpT RETERENcKs.
Hon. J. P. Henderson, San Augustin.
Hon. Ebenezer Allen, Austin. "A
Hon. Memucan Hunt, Galveston.
I'D. Groesbeck, Houston.
Dolhonde & Grosbsck, New Orleans.
Jan IT, i.i6 MAT. Intel. "a ,st a., "a
DAppointment by the Governor Of VIZ.
ginia. f. BRowH, to be commisuioner,
to take DISPOSITIONS and afidavits, the scknovlsde
nent of decide and instruments in writing under ss
and to certify the same to the proper Offices, tet
record. tasvnia , M b March 81 an
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May l5-eod&dsif
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-07-23
NEWS BY MAIL.

Loss Of the Spanish Steamer GcRh.-This
elegant steamer. built in New York last year
ami. sent 10 Havana, has, we regret 10 learn
been destroyed by an explosion of her boiler
The two Mexican steamers were at Havana
on the 9th inst. with no one OF board but
slip-kecpers. Santa Anna aud Almonte were
still at Havana.
First Steam Boat on Luke Superior.
propeller H,dcpendencc has been taken aronnJ
the fall, and launched at ST. Mary's. She
makes her first trip up the lake ON the 3lst
instant; a line opportunity to visit the copper
and silver mines.
The Nantucket Fre.-A portion of the oil
consumed by the hie at NaDtucket. amounting
to about sic 900, belonged to- the Government
OF the United States 1t had ben delivered
To- an agent oil the Government and stored by
han Tor shipment.
The u. ). Government has purchased at n
Orleans six light draught steamboats, for the
use oi The Army on the Rio Grandc. Five of
them have been despatched To their dest;ua.
ton, and the other will be as soon as som,
necessary repairs are made.
The schooner WIN. Polk, Of Delaware. can.
SIZED aud sunkon Tuesday night oil Great Eos
liarbor. All On board. except the captain
were lost; he was picked up on the following
day.
Sailing Of u,c Britannia. The steamship
Britannia sailed from Boston for LIVERPOOL
on Thursday, with l03 passengers.
A Llrgc WthdoU.-A window sill intend.
editor tue new Howard Atheneum. asdrawu
into Boston on TUESDAY from Quincy. /,
weighs between nine aud ten tons The from
windows ot the cdilicc, when completed. vii
be 62 feet high aud - in width.
The steamer Great Western. which left n
York on the 18th ult. for Liverpool. was s.c,
Oh The lst inst, in tat I3 30, long. II.
The Potato Rot. THE York pa Ropul
lican says that the rot has appeared among th
early potatoes in that vicinity.
At Copper liarbor Lake Superior. ON th,
5lst OF May, the weather was so cold. tina
The nyer was within four degrees of freezing
Extensive RoJberyin Washimgton.-A zen
tieman IN Washington he'd his wallet s;9lcr
on Friday, containing 81 $50 in Bank bills
among them 81 900 note on the Merchant,
Bank of Boston.
Er-Prcsidem Tyler.-John TYLER has becu
presented, by his lady, with fine healthy
son.
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FoR THE TIMES.
Ton ON TIE l1th AUGUST

agree that we ought by all means to have
public meetings in Ohio County, 90 appoint
Delegates 10 this Convention. LISA matter
ia my Judgement, not 10 be- neglected. We
are all IN ldyor OF Convention to amend our
coustltutl0n--and If we would have Our lust
weight in this matter, we must harmonise in
feeling aud in measures, TO bring about the
proposed reform.
But do not agree with you in opinion that
we should wait on the TTiadelphians. or RELY
Oh county meeting at one place am sure
the best plan rs for Wheeling TO have her own
Inecting-and SO for Triadelphid. aud so for
West Liberty. 1t is at all times difficult ia
procure the nomination of gentlemen who
Will attend. Let rs try nominations at the
different places ,---out ol the whole we will
doubtless find some who may be willing Il
attend. NORTU\y EST
We chccrluIy submit our views to The
judgement OF Northwest" having only sun
gcsted that place as being the most proper b.
cause the people there had takena an interest il
the subject of late years, aud it is Contra
point. friend of the cause announces a
meeting Tor Friday evening.
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NEWS FROM OREGON

Two gentlemen, on their return from Or.
egon. arrived in this city yesterday. One OF
them. Mr Palmer, belongs 10 Indiana: the
other Mr.. Smith, is from Ohio. From the
latter gentleman we have obtained sofne i'm.
formation Of q very interesting character a.
exhibiting toe prospectsOf the American pop.
ulation in that quarter.
These gentlemen, in company with some
fifteen others, left Oregon City ON the 5th oil
March, aud Dr. WhItm8u's Missionary estab
lishmcut is represented as in ho1nshinp
condition, and enjoying the confidence OF the
Indians. Oregon City confirms population
Of about eight hundred. Il contains two
churches one a Methodist and the other a
Catholic ChuTCh-two flour mills. and thgee
saw mills. Oregon City :. now the residence
Of Dr. Mclaughlin, who has resigned his eos;
40 the Hudson Boy Company and is actively
employed ln measures ior the Improvement of
The territory. The camel around the Wilc.
mette Falls, for the erection of which a bin
passed toe Oregon Legislature last wear. il !.
now proposed Co convert into railroad and
it is expected that this will be- done in =
year or two. The territory Of Oregon itself
q. represented Co cOutaiua population of about
7D0o, ull rt0.pcrOu.Iy employed. and those