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LATE FROM VERA CRUZ AND THE PACIFIC

The United States steam-frigate Mississippi ar
rived at Pensacola on the 4th instant, from Vera
Cruz, whence she sailed on the 10th ultimo
She brings as passengers, DIR. WooD. of the Uni
ted States Navy, who is the bearer Of dispatches
forces in the Pacific; ]. PARRoTT, Esq, United
States Consul at Mazatan; F. M. DMoNp, Esq,
United States Consul at Vera Cruz; and seven
other Americans from Mexico.
Vera Cruz was blockaded by the United States
ships Rarifan and Falmouth, and steamer Prince
ton. The 81. Marys was off Tampico.
The brig Somers has been sent to Campeachy to
ascertain whether the feelings of the people of Yu-
catan favorable to our cause.
Capt. GREGORY, now commander of the blockad-
ing force, had restored the two Mexican vessels
which had been captured off Vera Cruz by the
squadron He addressed letter to Gen. Bravo,
of Vera Cruz, saying that he had released the YES
sells in consideration of the fact that the Mexican
authorities had permitted two American vessels to
depart unmolested subsequent to the notice OF
blockade.
The American barque Eugenia Capt. Briscoe.
from New York, evaded the blockade, although pur-
sued by the boats Of our men-of-war, and got into
Vera Cruz. No other American vessels were at
that port.
From the Pacific we learn that the Mexicans had
declared against Paroles.
An English fleet of fourteen ships, including three
lne-ofbatte ships, were cruising off the west coast
of America.
Mr.. PARRorr is only about twenty days from Ma
lz,tan-bo,b he and DIR. WooD were allowed to
pass through Mexico without moestaton.
Mr.. p,RRorr states that he met the news of the
capture of Capt THoRNroN and the commence
ment Of hoslities on the Rio Grande when ne was
at Gaudalaxara Upon lnquirlng a, the post once
be learned that the Government had not expressed
The news. Mr.. p. Immediately employed rusty
person to carry dispatches containing all the parti-
culars possible to be obtained, to Commodore
SLoAT, lying at Mazatlan with his squadron. This
express would reach Com. $. FIVE days in advance
of all other communications.
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FROM THE RICHMOND TIMES.

MEXICAN ASNExATIoS-As a question of domestic poll
becomes consderate reflect upon the expedency
of annexng to the Union any large portion Of the dense
ly inhabited territory of Mexico. We may, indeed, make
valuable acquisitions appropang the mines the north and
the harbors Of the Pacific But what would be the
sequences of introducing into the Union large population
utterly untitled exercise the rights conferred upon every
citizen Of free Republic Are prepared place
perfect equality with us in social and political position the
half breeds and monges of Mexico The idea is revolving
and yet nothing less be expected from this mighty
alton. There more than MILLIONS
MExco being al least onethrd ofe whoie population
ofhc United States. We can form but little conception
the ignorance and superstition which prevail throughout this
immense A few Of intelligence may occasionally
rise above the but may form low estimate Of their
pretensions knowledge if recoect the empty boast
Santa Anna that he would plant the Mexican standard the
capitol Washington, and the chidke establishment Of
Gen. Vega the wealth and importance Of the city of New
Orleans.
If the United States 10 take the whole the half Of
Mexico, the Government would be compelled TO keep the
country under military law until the enterprise Of AngloSax
Americans should push of the Mexican they have done
the Indians II we estimate the cost Of keeping up standing
army for this purpose and consider the danger nstu
tons of holding such army together shall be likely
regard Mexico a less than worthless prize
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FROM MONTEvIDEo.

BY advices to the 2lst of April it appears that
Gen. RIVERA has re-established himself in power,
and by decree issued on the 18th of April had
convoked an assembly of Notables for the first
OF May.
General Rivera about embarking for Colonia,
whence he would proceed to Salto, with 1000 men
of the garrison of Montevidco. lie had been de-
clared General-in-chief of the Army of Operation.
The accounts from Buenos Ayres are to the fth
of April, but they present nothing of interest Gen.
Urquiza, of Oribe's party was still lowering on the
borders of Corrientes, with considerable force,
held in check, however by Gen. Paz, who is said
to have under him from 10000 to $4,000 men.
Commercial Advertiser.
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EDITORS CORRESPO NDENCE.


NEW ORLEANS, JUNE y, 1916.
We have nothing of any particular interest from
the army. General TAYLoR's present force must
be eight nine thousand men, and is waiting orders
from Washington as to his Interior movements. II
he is to advance into Mexico, he will require very
heavy additional supplies, and his means of trans
portatlon, which were calculated for three thou
sand men, will be totally inadequate now that his
army is threeiod that number. The quariermas-
ter at this place is sending him some light steam
boats, which will be fully adequate to transport any
quantity Of supplies SO long as he remains on either
side and near the Rio Grande.
The quartermaser here is at length receiving
funds from Washington, and the full payment of
Government arrearages in this city, il is hoped will
no longer be delayed. The amount had become so
considerable that the settlement of it will afford
sensible relief to the pressure.
Commercial affairs are evidently improving
Money, though still scarce, is much easier. Pro-
duce is rather on the look up, and though foreign
reghts still maintained at previous rates. those
coastwise have declined. TO Liverpool I'd. and
Havre l 9ct. Cotton to New York act., sugar 81
to $6. Our insurance companies yet demand their
war premiums The high rates Of freight and in
surance have affected the course OF trade injurousy
to this city, as large quantities of produce have in
consequence been sent from above up the Ohio, to
pass through the Ohio and Pennsylvania canals to
the seaboard, and it an actual fct that more than
one house in this city had orders to ship cotton
from here to New York by the way of the river
! The route would be from hence to Portsmouth on
the Ohio, above Cincinnati, thence through the Ca
nal to Cleveland thence on Lake Erie to Buffalo
and through the canal to Albany, and down the
Hudson: and ! not little surprised to learn
that the whole expense, including all the tranship-
menls, would be covered by one cent per pound.
can yet hardly credit it, and intend to get the de-
tails to see if it can be so. This was last month,
when freight to New York by the packets one
cent on cotton, and by the inland route they could
thus save the war premium by What vast
advantage these inland routes would be in of a
naval war, which would cut off our trade by sea,
even greatly enhance the risk. Even now the
knowledge that there half dozen wel-ap-
pointed Mexican privateers at sea, would destroy
two-thrds of the coastng trade of this city, and
turn the prows Of our produce-loaded boats up in
stead Of do,Cn stream.
We have lost sight Of the Oregon question, but
we all fondly hope il is on the of being settled
in manner honorable and satisfactory to both ma
tons. Nothing, think, will prevent it except, as
Mr.. BENTON says, the want of heads upon oul
Cabinet at Washington. Peace is so much the in
erest of Great Britain that she will not ask unrea
sonable terms of us and we surely do not wish or
intend to force such on her.
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JOSEPH CMLEY has been elected Senator in
Congress from the State of New Hampshire, to
supply the vacancy caused by the resignation of
Mr.. WOODBURY., and since temporarily filled by
Mr.. JENNEss, under an Executive appointment.
The Joint vote Of the two houses was for Mr.. Gu
LEY l42, for Mr.. JENNEss l25. The term Tor
which Mr.. CILLEY is elected will expire the 4th
of March, lS47.
The gentleman thus chosen Senator (says the
Boston Journal is brother to the Representative
from Maine who was killed in duel some years
since. He held the rank of captain in the las
war with Great Britain, and was distinguished fo
his courage and gallant spirit. He lost eye il
one of the warmly contested battles on the northern
2 frontiers. He is man of strong mind, grea
energy of character, and is greatly respected fol
: his moral WORTH
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PROM THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.

The impuvc patriotism of the people Of this country, as
exhibited every where throughout the land is not only
credabe to their feelings but of honest pride with
every American shows the real strength Of the nation
and the and abilities possess every occasion not
only defend ourselves from aggression, but punish those
who may presume to ntrude upon rights nation of
cemen is invincible This proud reflection however, in
stead of making vaingorous, vauntng and aggressive
ought have contrary effect Conscious Of power
and secure in resources, it should be high
bition now to be and GENEROUS. We may defy "a
world in arms" and therefore well set example
moderation and magnanmiy This would be the browning
glory Of the great American Republic This would render
our influence potent than thousand victories achieved
by the sword This would place beyond the reach Of an
once, and perpetual peace and happiness
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FIVE DAYS LATER STILL.

We hear of the arrival at Boston, on Thursday,
of the Atlantic steamer Caledonia, which sailed
from Liverpool on the 4th instant. No full report
of her news has yet come to hand, but, through
Geographic dispatches furnished the Baltimore Anne
rican, we are enabled to present the subjoined
summary
England has offered her mediation between the
United States and Mexico, and instructions to this
effect have been sent over to Mr.. PAKENHAM.
The Oregon question has ceased to cause any
public disquietude in England. In Parliament,
lately, in reply to question by Mr.. HUME, whe-
Their the President of the United States had given
notice of the intention Of this Government to term
nate the treaty Of joint occupation, Sir ROBERT
PEEL stated that the President had given the formal
notice necessary and that, in doing SO, the Presi-
dent had adopted the terms which were assented to
by both Houses of Congress- that the notice was
given with view of leading to the amicable adjust
ment of the differences which existed between the
two countries on this subject.
| The news of the outbreak of war between this
country and Mexico had tendency to check in
some degree, shipments from Liverpool in Ameri-
can vessels.
The same news had induced the French Minister
of Marine to give orders for the dispatch of an adj
ditional number of war vessel. to the Gulf of
Mexico.
Prince LOUIS NAPOLEON had arrived in England,
and was about to leave for Florence, to Join his
father.
II is said that Sir ROBERT PEEL is determined to
press forward the Irish Coercion bill when Parlia-
ment re-assembles after the Whitsuntide holydays.
Portugal has been the scene of another attempt
at revolution, consequentupon change of the Min
istry. 1t appears, for the Portuguese to have been
more than ordinarily energetic affair.
A letter from ST. Petersburgh, dated on the 22d
May, says that the, cholera was advancing with
rapid strides towards that city.
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ELEVEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

An Extra from the office of the Baltimore Sun
puts us in possession of brief view of the news
received by the steamship GREAT WESTERN at New
York, and thence transmitted by the Magnetic
Telegraph.
Intelligence of the existing war between the Uni
ted States and Mexico arrived in England by the
Cambria on the 2Sth ultimo and produced much
sensation. Considerable public sympathy was
manifested in behalf of Mexico, as the weaker party
The Corn bill has passed second reading in the
House of Lords by majority Of AZ.
The cotton market was quiet, and but little do
ing The corn market was rather depressed, with
slow sales to retail buyers.
The Queen, on the 23d ultimo, presented her
people with another Princess. The mother and
daughter were both doing well.
On the 25th of May Prince LOUIS BoNAPARrE
succeeded in efectng his escape from the fortress
of Ham, after close Imprisonment of some years
Having assumed the disguise of workman, he
contrved to elude the vigilance of the sentres to
gain his freedom, without any moestation from the
battalion Of infantry that formed the garrison of the
Castle and he arrived safely in London.
MONEY MARKET-L London, May 20, ten o'cLoch.-The
English securities have been affected in considerable degree
by the from America Of declaration of by that
country against Mexico II is feared that it will have the ef
feet of involving fresh difficulties with the United States,
and that the Oregon dispute will become question of
secondary Importance compared with others that WILL in all
probability, arise from the hostities of our Transatlantic
neghbors.
The favorable effect which it anticipated would follow
the large majority the House Of Lords second read
ing of the law BILL but quite stufed by this intel
nd otyith of the
count prices about half per lower than they
closed last night.
Consos follows Money 964-felto 81, and closed
934 for the 96t 96d Three per cents
duced from 954 95s, Three and quarter per CENTS 97t
81 To- The foreign market is also du-a fall of % per
cent
liverpool Cotton Market, Friday-We noticed partial
decline of Id per h. American and Sura last week, that
decline being general on the opening of the market
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FROM THE RICHMOND WING.

THE PRosPEcr us.-There is, confess, in the
with which the Executive organ dwels upon the pros
pectve operations of army in Mexico, and the dazzling
pictures holds up to the public view Of the glorious
quests which is destined TO achieve and which be
consummated only by the capuaon of the city Of the Mon
ezumas something excite apprehension that the spirit
which has been evoked will easily be exercised But
will not despite Of these bellgeren symptoms permit
selves believe that the Executive has determined Cor that
Congress will it if he has) TO prosecute the
further than just regard TO the rights and honor Of the
ton mperousy require. Ours has been well Observed
mission Of peace, not of war-one OF annexation,
you please by purchase and cesson long there may
be foot Of contiguous territory to excite cupdity
btion, but of conquest and subjugaon, And probe
NAUTICAL is confesedy the result Of the extension Of
tona limits until shall realize the grand conception of
bound republic, by the peaceful acquisition Of
the territory neighbors rational mind doubt that
the addition possessions of immense territory occu
pied by Ignorant heterogeneous and bgoted population
like that Of Mexico by force Of arms must terminate first in
the dissolution of the Unon and ultimately in the subver ion
Of our limited constitutional Government il not in the de-
sucton representative institutions. But in favor
OF speedy termination Of the Mexican as possible
because Of its tendency if procted strengthen the
and augment the patronage Of the Executive, and to lead
besides, to exavagan expenditure and to an enormous
national debt the payment of which is press heavily upon
us for many years to come.
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Wing NOMINATIONS IN DELAwARE.-At meet
ing of the Wing Convention of the State of Della
ware, held at Dover, on Tuesday last, PETER F.
CAusEy unanimously nominated as suitable
candidate to be supported at the ensuing election
for the Office of Governor, and JOHN w. HousToN,
the present Representative of that State in Congress,
was unanimously nominated for reelection.
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brought to terms and that speedily but the proper
be pursued in bringing her the question pre-
sented to us. We would have Government view it in al
its aspects and give it all that delibeaon becoming
80 weighty matter 1t to that policy is
this: Having demonstrated to Mexico power compel
her to such terms may be pleased to dictate let show
to her and to the world that still willing for
peace that though conscious of strength yet in
cned to meet her terms honorable and just her
ton and to sheath sword though but Just flushed with
victory
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Curious FisH.-A large fish, sixteen eighteen feet in
length, and weighing probably two three tons,
lowed into Portland harbor Wednesday II taken
the fishing ground about eighty miles distant Ii of
lilac color and in particulars, resembed shark but
had teeth and its vertebrG appeared be little else than
hardened Jelly The fishermen who took unacquanted
with the species, has any yet been able to give tia
The skin has been taken of and to be tanned and
stuffed,
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FROM THE sT. LOUIS NEW EUA,

of conquest should be avoided first, because il is
desirable for enlarge present unwely territory
and secondly because would in the eyes of all the world
confirm the charge that had provoked this in order to
afford opportunity of imposing weak neghbor, and
unusty Remembering portion of her territory The north
provinces should be speedily seized on, moi with view
of permanent conquest but in order Mexico into
peace,
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MEXICAN FORCE IN THE ACTIONS OF THE
EIGHTH AND NINTH MAY.

The official reports of General ARIsTA, under
date Of Maamoros, May IA, 1916, published in the
government Dario of May 25, at the city of Mex
leo, show clearly, so far as they can be relied
upon, that the Mexican force amounted to very
nearly, if not quite, 5000 men. 1t says:
"The file of documents contained in No | will make
known to your Exceency number of killed and wounded
and of the dispersed who have not yet presented themselves
and that the corps of the army reunited, forming total
Of 1000 men, including the prisoners received in exchange
and exclusive Of the renocements, whose reports
have not yet in the when this express is
dispatched"
ACTIoS STH
KiHed-Offcers 4, commissioned do, and
prlvates ................. 9S
Observation-Disclosures !, non-commssioned do, and
prlvates ................. Ito
DiSperSed-N on commissioned officers and privates 26
AcTIoS THE 9rH
kiAed-Officers E, non-commssoned do, and
pr1Vates Observation-Disclosures, l54
W0unded-Ofhcers %, non-commissioned do, and
Dispersed-Officers B. non-commissioned do, and
- Sis
Total. ....................T 55
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FROM THE RIO GRANDE.

Accounts from Brasos Santiago to the Sd instant
have been received at New Orleans, but there is
nothing new from the Army. 1t is said that Gen.
TAYLOR was still waiting for instructions from
Washington before taking up the line of march
from Matamoros.
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IRON rur AUGUSTA (exoReiA) CHRONICLE.

Can any one who reads and thinks at all be
blind to the fact that the spirit of conquest is abroad and that
rapacious demands namcd by the blasting ambition OF
our Chief Executive and the rumpeters OF his Wishes the Of
fetal organ and kindred presses Of the dominant party
Iapason is the word and conquest" seems TO be the
enchanting goal This country between the Nueccs and
the Rio Grande but small slice Of the great domain which
il desired 10 add present and magnificent limits.
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WAR A BLESSING The Union gravely under.
takes to prove that war is blessing to the Mexican
people. We know not on what code of philosophy
this opinion is founded, but presume it is upon the
theory of some misanthrope who thinks this
GA very bad world to live in
To borrow, to beg or to strive in y
and therefore besses the bullet that sends him to
better.-RepubHcan
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General GAINES, accompanied by his Abide
Camp, (Lieut. CALHOUN arrived in this city last
Thursday evening.
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The project of connecting the Wilmington IN.
CO. Railroad with that of South Carolina, finds in
creased favor in both of those States and is likely
be carried out in due time.
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APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,
By and Dith The adUice and consent ofhe Senate
JOHN X. KANE, of Pennsylvania, to be Judge of
the district court of the United States for the eastern
district of Pennsylvania, vice Archibald Randall,
deceased.
HENRY WILSON, of Ohio, TO be Purser in the
Navy, to fill vacancy occasioned by the death of
John G. Spencer, Jr
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PROM THE (cuAnLrsroS) SOUTHERN PATRIOT.

FROM THE (cnAnLEsroS) SOUTHERN PATRIOT
The UNITED STATES AND MExrco.-The line Of conduct
about to be pursued by Government towards Mexico Is,
Of course, matter of vague speculation 1t to be hoped,
however, that that line OF conduct will be consistent with
duty and interest," irrespective of any and all considerations
not intimately connected with present difficulties with her
The fact cannot be disguised that there exists among small
portion of our people spirit which, if checked will lead
us as nation to most disastrous consequences We
that spirit which not only carry victorious
into the very heart of Mexico, but is ready raise the cry
and conquest at the expense of national honor
and name, and in defiance of the very spirit Of consu
ton No reoced more than did the success of our
glorious army the Rio Grande We recorded its brilliant
achievements with proud satisfaction and delight But those
achievements upon SOIL in defence OF our own
ghtul territory and this is why rejoiced with brc-
hren throughout the land But should regret
Government taking any steps toward nrang Mexico in the
literal sense Of the It is that Mexico must be
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Il try so subject to sudden changes of temperature
as this, their value is incalculabIe. BY having the
Braudrcth pills always on hand, should sudden
attack Of sickness take place. they can be given at
once, and will often have effected cure before the
physcisn could have arrived.
In cholic and inflammation of the bowels, these pills
will at once relieve, and perseverance in their use,
according to the directions, will surely do all that
medicine can do to restore the health OF the patient
In all cases of Indigestion, worms, asthma dis
eases of the heart, and all anectionsoi the esomoch
and bowels the Brnadreth pills vii! be found new
er failing remedy.
To ensure the full benefit Of the celebrated pills
they should be kept in the house so that upon the
first commencement of sickness they may be at
once resorted to- One dose then is better than a
dozen after disease has become established IN the
system. For sale at the store of II. A. STIDGER.
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