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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-16

The PROMOTIONS IN THE ARMY President Polk
has fulfilled his promises made to the nation, in
laying before the Senate names for promotion, of
those who were at the battles OF the Rio Grande-
and for this compliance, with justice, deserves the
thanks of all parties.
Among these names, we find those who partc-
ularly distinguished themselves on the field of bat.
tie, and at Fort Brown. Captains May have been
promoted two grades each, so that they now rank
as brevet Lieut. Colonies, in their respective arms
OF service. Fifteen promotions were confirmed
by the Senate and the names of sixteen, Justly
entitled to their reward, were, for want of time
not acted upon. We would have been glad to see
a few of the brave nom commissioned officers, Of
whom their commanders have spoken in loud
praise also the recipients of commission from
the hands of the President
1t is customary in European armies, to pro-
mote the non-commissioned officers Of their
mics for valor displayed in battle, as have seen
in India, after the battles of the Punjauh. And
we know reason why the same democratic
proceedings should not have effect in our demo-
cratic country.
We hope that President Polk, who has began
well, will not leave off till justice is done to all,
be they of rank high or low in the service.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-16

FROM HAvANA.-The steamer Charleston, Cant
Cones, arrived ut Charleston from Havana. f,,
nishes no of importance. One of the Mexican
steamers fitting out at Havana under British coors
and was to sail for England.
We have been favo ed by commercial house in this
city, with the following extract of a letter =
Our rice market Is quite dul The rice per Zephvr
ha. just neen sold at ~ rs The cargoes of A. Brown
and Merchant, arrived yesterday evening" 10 re- IL the
best offer that could be Obtained for them The stock Is
about 400 casks, and 100 bags from Valencia
Last sales of lard made Mt I2l for ago keos ana
100 bbs The stock amounts TO $500 kegs
We have no change to notice in our market for nro
taken place recently.
Exchange on U 5. Q per cent PREM
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-16

ELEcTIoNs.-The returns from Indiana render it
certain that Whitcombi is elected, but by reduced
majority, probably about 1900. The legislature is
as yet uncertain. Grahams majority in North
Carolina will be from 200 to 1000; Senate and
Assembly both wing. Wentworth, democrat, is
elected to Congress from Illinois. The returns
from Kentucky show a small whg gain.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-16

COLONEL NJ M. PAYNK.-This distinguished of.
hcer, who was severely wounded in the affair
with the Mexican army on the 9Th, arrived yes
terday at the City Hotel, rapidly recovering from
the effects OF his wounds
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-16

The second trial Of Samuel Kennedy for the murder o.
suited IN verdict Of acquittal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-16

DISTINGUISHED ARRIVALS. Hon. John
Quincy Adams and family, were among the arri.
walls yesterday, at the Astor House. on their return
from Washington Also, the Hon. John Tyler,
ex-President ofthe United States, and Miss Tyler.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-16

-. sporting Intelligence.
Eaton, at Caledo MIA springs has nou oomnls,.J bis
long walk. " "''i' NO s'"i'eu v" HIS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-16

From the New Orleans Picsyune, Aug. al
The steamship Galveston. Capt Wright arrived yes.
terday from Indian Point and Galveston She convey cd
Gen. Wool and three companies OF Illinois volunteers to
Msisgorda The Galveston brings papers to her day
Of sailing, the 4h inst. from Galveston; they are. how
ever, totally devoid Of interest.
1t would be well for persons writing to their friends in
the army TO pay the postage az there Is Office above
Matsmorss, and only such letters sent to the en-
csmpments higher up as are paid for In addressing
letter have said before. the writer should be par
ticuar naming the company and regiment for without
that the chances of reaching the place Of destination
the post office there intended for persons the camps
the river above and the postmaster has no authority to
send them, because the postage has not been paid
from the New Orleans. Delta, Aug IL
rave YOU few "hasty" lines at Galveston, reporting
mus far our onward to chihuahua via San An,o
arrived this anchorage on miles below Indian Point
this morning (hsving been detained at Galveston TIL half
past five O'Clock last EVENING" with the three companies
Of the second regiment illinois volunteers, under Lieut.
Col Morrison Soon after arrival the steamer Ssmu-
with their baggage and they probably encamped
at Port Lavaca eight miles up the bay Gen Wool and
his staff will remain board until the steamer returns
to brig (Which is below for companies of Col.
Hsrdins first regmsntl Illinois volunteers. when to-
morrow morning. we shall proceed to the camp The
three remaining companies OF the second regiment,
which Left at the Battle Ground arrived last evening
in the steamer Telegraph and are snugly enoamped
you will perceive that all the troops of Gen Wools
command passing this route to San Antonio here,
and will take up their line Of march as soon as our trans
portation Is ready which hope will be in very few
days are all anxious to pitch our tents on the
banks of the San Antonio, and enjoy its delightful
bathing and prepare for our advance into Mexico pre-
sumo that none Of the troops attached to this army
ing by the way Of Red River, have arrived but they
will soon he with
The Army OF chihuahua will consist SO for az can
be now ascertained Of
Capt Washingons company u. s. Artillery, (say). 100
Two companies u. s. Infantry. l00
First and second regiment Of Illinois volunteers. 760
One regiment Arkansas Cavalry. ............ ~
One regiment Texas Cavalry. ......... TT
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STEAM SHIP GEEAr WEsTERN-We learn that
this iavonte steam packet has already about
seventy passengers engaged for her homeward
trip 1t will be recolected that she came out with
one hundred and thrty-nine, including one born
off Sandy Hook. She will sail next Tbursdav
afternoon.
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AFFAIRS ON THE RIVER PLATA.

1t now several months sin CO the English and
French have by their meddling in the affairs Of the
countries bordering on the river Plata, completely
destroyed and annhated tie lucrative commerce of
the United States with those countries and there is
every appearance that the war will yet continue for
some time, to the great detrment of neutrals. Ac-
cording to the last in diligence from La Plata, the
European allies, with the wealth of England and
France at their disposal, have lavished it with no
unsparing hand, but without success, in every d.
recton purchase proseytes to their unholy ca,se
A large combined SO uadron to sustain it have only
been enabled to CO pturc one two small towns
Immediately on tie river, but which were defended
by their patriotic inhabitants with that indomtal'e
vaor, which SO highly distinguished the inhabitants of
old Spain in defending their homes against the nu-
merous arplies of Napoleon. In this country we
are too art to confound al! the South Americans
with the Mexicans; but the which inhabits the
Argent inc Confederation and the republic Of Uruguay
is Of the pure, unmixed Spanish blood; whilst the
Me-; cans ore in great measure mixed up with al
colors, and but very little of the pure Spanish blood
| exists among them.
| The energy and frmness Of the Argentinss are
well known to every one who has ever been among
them; no people more devoted to their country than
the people of that confederation and that extraor
binary man who is at their head, General Rosas,
has, by his frmness and decision Of character, pre-
served in a great degree, during the last sfteer
years, peace and tranquility throughout the Who'll,
interior Of the country Before the reins Of govern
ment were eonhded to his hands, it was highly dan
gerous to travel even two miles outside Of the city o
Buenos Ayres; but since he has risen to the head o
the government, the passenger may travel with thu
utmost security from extremity to the other ofh
immense territories Of the confederation. Genera
Rosas will yield in the slightest degree to tn
unjust demands Of the English and French, and tn
patriotism Of the Argentines will sustain him sgs'n'
the coalition Of those two European powers.
l. il mott noble spectacle to zee nation Of onl
two millions of inhabitants, maintaining at ever
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hazard lis liberties and It's rights agaias, IN,
two most powerful nations Of Europe, with tina
devotion which always distinguishes ffeemen
We cannot despair Of their Ultimate triumph
We even hope the most favorable results from
that apparently unequal contest; for psirio
tism, and freedom from European control and
dictstion, make up for many deficiencies, and We
trust must eventually triumph over the combined
efforts of European monarchies.. ...
IL appears by the last accounts that orbe, the
President of the republic of Uruguay, has directed
the English and French residents in that republic
70 retire from ita coasts, and proceed into the inis-
rior, so that they can have no communication with
the English and French fleets engaged in the unhoIy
effort Of destroying the liberties ofthe two republics
Of Uruguay, and Of the Argentine Confederation
This firm and necessary course Of General oribe
IN sending into the interior the subjects Of those two
European powers, has been followed by no unnecessa-
ry measures for IL is understood from good author
ny, that President oribe has not confscsted single
cent OF the property Of these persons. II is merely
precautionary measure in sending them into the
Interior, as wasdone by the United States to Brit
ish subjects during our last war with England.
On the part Of General Rosss, the President Of the
Argentine Confederation, who feels the full strength
Of his position in the hearts and confidence Of his
fellow-cizens, il is also understood that he has
permitted the English and French residents within
the territories Of the Argentine Confederation to
main at their usual places of residence, protecting
them al the same time against any outbreak Of the
public indignation.
Both President Rosas and President Oribe contin-
ue firm in their determination to defend the liberties
Of their respective countries, and the English and
French, Notwithstanding their immense squadron
and the treasures, which they have scattered with
open hand to gain proselytes to their cause, have
been enabled advance even two miles into the
interior Of the country. This at least is the impress
sion from the last accounts. Montevideo continues
to be closely besieged by General oribe, and the
European allies have been defeated in an attempt to
get possession Of a small town called Paisander,
belonging to Uruguay, and which is situated on
the hanks Of the river Uruguay, from which that re-
public takes its name.
The "Unon" published few days ago a trans.
lation ola decree, issued by President Rosas. d.
rectng oil the civil and military officers Of the Ar
genuine Confederation to mourning in honor
of the memory of General Jackson. Let il be rec
objected that the Argentine government is the only
foreign government which has honored the memory
of our illustrous fsow-citzen by this public ,rb-
ute Of respect.
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From the New Orleans Bulletin, Feb. II.

Governor Mout,n's message is plain, sensible,
busness-like document, confined, it ought to be,
to the affairs Of the State; and its recommendations
are, in the MAN, judcious. Its brevity, and mita-
ton to bare exposition OF the facts which 1t de-
veops, and consequent suggestions, relieve us
from any ne cessty to accommodate the reader
with analy ais of its contents. There are two or
three passage Of however, to which we will call
attention.
The rcma rks with which the message sets out in
relation to the constitution, are, we believe, well
deserved b that instrument. With many and nn-
denable nperfections and absolute faults the pres
ent organ ic law is no doubt infinitely better suite
to the te Of society than the former one, ana n
going into operation affords opportunity Tor the ref
ormatio,n of serious abuses, and the application OF
better principles in the organization of the govern
ment. Should the action Of the legislature corre-
spend in wisdom, moderation, public spirit, and
probty with the extent Of its powers and duties,
the community will have good reason to con-
grauste itself on the change in the Polty Oh inc
State. .. ....
The suggestions with regard to increasing the
facilities Of intercourse between the western portions
of the State and the river Mississippi are timely and
iudicious. The nregularity and uncertainty OF
communication of the remote parts Of the State with
country-amountng, indeed, large part OF thu
year, to almost total interdction. We have offer
enlarged on this subject, especially with reference
the claims of the people and States on the bank'
Red river, for the improvement of that stream p,
the general government. The recommendation o
the governor to place the matter with urgency be
fore Congress is worthy the early attention of th'
Legislature. The recommendation in reference to Q
railway commu oication with the rich districts o
Attakspas and Opclouses, ought also to command
attention both in the legislature and among e'pi'ai
| lists.
We are obliged, however, to cut short our re-
marks, and can only advert to the very appropriate
manner in which the decease Of Andrew Jackson d
introduced 1t was very fitting that this attention
ZEN Who In addition TO his services to the country
has such peculiar claims the regard Of the people
of Louisiana. ....-
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1t appears by paragraph in the Houston lex
ssl Star, that the United States commissioners
Messrs Butler and Lewis, accompanied by Goi'
Coffee, Of Red river, have passed through the Up
per Trinity settlements, on their way to the o"nan-
che Peak, where they expect to meet me various
Indian tribes Of that region about the middle OF TINS
month, and conclude treaties with them. Iher are
furnished with everything requisite in the way o
presents, and a large number Of cattle have beer
purchased and driven to the spot, to subsist thu
Indians while in council. The Star speaks conf
DENLY of the success Of Col Butlcrs mission AM
thinks it will be productive of more benefit to tn
frontier settlers than al the treaties that have ye
been formed by the government Of Texss.--N
| Courier.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-02-18

p9@SAMARIrAN AssocIATioN.--A meeting Of this
association will be held at the City Hall on Thurs
day evening next, at o'clock. A punctual attend
snce Of the members of the society is respectfully
requested, as report of the proceeds of the late
"ball for the benefit of the poor" will be made, and
some action had respecting distribution Of the
funds.
Gentlemen who have not yet paid their subscrip-
tons to the "ball" requested to make payment
previous TO the meeting.
BY order: VIM. FLIiNN, Secretary.
Feb. l7-3t
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U5-REv. N. HEsTos', LrcTuRE.-Thc Rev. New.
ton Heston will deliver a Poetica ond Allegorical
lecture on next Thursday, the 18th instant, at "A
o'clock, p m. in the Methodist Protestant church, on
9th street. Subject, 1.-The Mansions of Rest, OF
Friendship, Love, and Truth" The choir have
volunteered to perform on the OCCASION. Tickets,
admitting lady and gentleman, 25 cents; to be had
at Mr.. Stou's drug store; Tucker 4 Sons, msr.
chant tailors; Boteler q Donn's; Mr.. Savage's
and Mr.. Fschers fancy store, all on Pennsyl vanis
avenue, and at Brown & Hyau's on 7th street, oil
at the door, Proceeds for the benefit of Lancaster
NJ Z. Church.
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CHASE's CARD SPINNER, for c,-d;n. ~

{ MASSES CARD SPINNER, for carding and
~ spinning wool, round cotton, or other warn.
patented by Moses Chase, and owned by eoree
Law, ESQ.,, of Baltimore, will be exhibited in the
The attention Of oil Interested in the il onrove.
ments of the age is invited TO this ngenf ,us ma.
Feb. Is --3ts
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CHINESE MISSIONARY, AND NATIyE.-The Rev
Mr. DEAN, Chinese missionary, will deliver ar
address at the E street Baptist church, tomorrow
(Thursday) evening at o'clock. Ko-a.Bak, a Chi
nese, will be present in his native costume, and adj
dress the audience
The public are invited to attend. 80
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INFANTS LONG RoBEs.-A

INFANTS LONG R0BES.-A splendid article
l. of real French-worked robes, for one half their
value, with other new and fashionable goods for
February, 1916, just received at the original and
~ genuine New York cheap lace store, between
10th and llth streets, Pennsy lvania avenue.
BRAGDON & TWOMBLY,
Successors to J. T. e. c. King.
Feb. 1875
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FRoM TExAs-By the arrival OF the steamer J,
McKim, Captain Lewis, last night from Galveston,
we have received dates from that place the 9th in
slant The News of the 9Th states that it had
learned, by an arrival from Arkansas, that report
had reached Corpus Christi to the effect that Chi
huahuu and some adjoining States had declared
their Independence Of the Mexican government, and
we're determined to maintain a separate confederacy.
This rumor, says the News, has not yet received a
shape to enre it to much credit.
Captain Mansfield and Lieutenant Scarrtt, of the
United States engineers, are engaged in surveying
the bays and inlets between Corpus Christi and
Matagorda
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SECOND VOLUME Of Greenleaf on Eviderce
This day received and for sale by
Feb. 10 =. ia YI,R.
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STOCKS. .
sALss-Nsw York. Pssrusrvi7, lels.-FTn board- 10000
United States g. 1sts coupon ssf 1000 Pennsyvanis
5000 Illinois special bonds. ISL 1900 do ~ Ivy motifs
Canal 10; 80 do, l6t; $50 Ao l6 $50 70 90 iol
rs do l6i; Reading eoi 80 DO eob 10 stonins
ton railroad ash; 50 u. g. Bank, ~ . - -
Second beerd-ioco United States o. isSa ioeh; 1aS
Morris Canal ioa Is do ls 200 do 10; 100 Reading rail-
road, 81. ,,,,r ,,ruv.
c,,.,rpshp Cotton Planter Mobile, briggs Smith Tut
e OusAaloupe; Adeaide Densrara; schrs Sabine Quay
ana. Mary Jane, Nerolk We.
,.ans rom New Orleans; New York from Charleston, B.
c., AHen from do; Union, from New Orleans bsrqus
Aries 9th ,It, Trseent (Br from q vincents Andrew
80, Sn,, MohIls. Eses Is~ dol PeconIc from g. Marks;
wo.s. from Chsyiesson schp,ssrs Robert Mills from Ma
,anrs. Ashland fro~ wBnipgtsp. N. C.; Jonas Smith.
from virginia. ,,-.,
Bsnow-ship st. GEORGE. from Lipueeb also ship
barque, and bries.
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SENATE CH.nprR. Feb. Is. 1916.

SENATE CHAMBER, Feb. is, 1876.
GEsTLEhEs: You will do me the favor to with
hold the report Of my remarks in the Senate on yes
terdsy, in relation to the Oregon question, from
publication IN your country circulation until have
an opportunity to correct them. There are several
inaccuracies especially in names, dates, and places,
which are highly essential, and Which, 1t is almost
impossible for reporter to avoid maleias.
You will please publish this note. L win say at
the same time that no possible reflection can rest
on your present most excellent and gentemanly
reporter.
Very respectfully.
Messrs. KITcHE q HEiss.
GTWe regret that Mr.. Hannegan's note of yes
its contents, the speech published on Monday
night; and consequently it went through both the
daily and country editions at the same time. We
hope pamphlet edition will set all right.-UMoN.
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RIRTH-NIGHT RAIL-

A I meeting Of the subscribers to the National
"A Birth-night Assembly, to DO given at Csrusi's
Saloon on Monday, the 23d inst. the following gen.
tlemen were appointed
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~o have received three critical communications
on the letters of Mr.. Abbott Lawrence, Of Boston,
to Mr.. w. C. Rives, published by the lat,er,y in
support of the tariff. We shall publish them; an,'
we are much mistaken if they do not shake the au-
rority Of one Of the princes of the manufacturers.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-02-18

The democratic convention in the Congressional
district Of Virginia lately represented by Mr. Tay-
lor, has nominated his brother-in-law, ex-governor
Mcdowell, as their candidate. The wings will
scarcely start candidate, so that Mr.. Med. will
certainly be elected tomorrow. g..
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intentionally-to sustain the unfounded assumption
that Broughton was the discoverer Of the Columbia.
But il is worthy Of remark that Mr.. Falconer, re-
spectacle British writer, who has recently published
pamphlet on Oregon, and who wrote about the
time Lord John Russell spoke admits that Gray
the first person who noticed the Columbia river
after Heceta, and comedies the discovery to the lat
ter. Happily, the historical facts are too well au-
thenticated TO be permanently misunderstood. They
were so well known at the time, that even the RI
valry-not to say the detraction Of the day-conced-
ed to Gray the merit Of the discovery by designating
the river by the name he gave 1.-THE name Of the
vessel that first entered its waters In regard to the
attempt to restrict Grays discovery to the bay or
mouth Of the river IL is only necessary to say that
the settlement at Astoria is universally admitted to
be on the Columbia river. Is it not So sir II ia
designated "the settlement on the Columbia river, {"
in the despatch Of Earl Bathurst directing it to be re-
stored to us in 1918, well in the Of restora-
ton. Now, sir, Capt Gray assembled the river not
only high AZ Astoria, which is ten miles from the
Pacific ocean, but at least six miles above il accord
ing to Broughton himself. Look at the map of
Oregon on your table, by Capt. Wilkes, and you
will find Gray's bay, so named by Broughton, jsee
Vancouvers Journal vol. 3, page 92,) on the north
side Of the Columbia and higher up than Astoria.
According to Gray's own log, he anchored the day
he discovered and entered the river ten miles above
the entrance, and three days after he sailed
twelve or fifteen miles higher up. He must there
fore, have been from ten to hften miles above the
site Of the settlement at Astoria. What then, be-
comes Of the attempt Of Brougton, revived by British
statesmen, not negotators, (no negotiator at this
day would risk his reputation TO restrict Grays
discovery to the mouth Of the steam!
Lord John Russel's statement is equally errone-
Gus in other particulsrs-erroneous in saying that
Vancouver entered the Columbia, or the inlet-er-
roneous in saying that he took possession Of Nootks
sound. His vessel, the Discovery, did not pass the
bar at the mouth Of the Columbia river he did no,
take possession Of Nootks; ouadra refused to make