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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-03-14

PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN BInLE So
Getty. At a meeting ofthe Board ofMana-
gers of the American Bible Society, recently
holden, the Hon John Mclean, of Ohio, one
of the Justices ofthe Supreme Court ofthe
United States was unanimously chosen Pres
ident ofthe American Bible Society, to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the death Ex-Governor
Smith. A better selection could not have
been made for thnt office.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-03-14

GngAT FRE AT SAVANNAH, GEO On Sun
day, the LIST inst, there was destructive fire
at Savannah, Geo, which destroyed property
to the amount of$6l 800. The property CON
sisted of stores, dwelling houses and cotton
The fire was the work of an incendiury, and
$500 reward has been offered for his detection,
by the city authorities.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-03-14

BIG BUsINEss A ocofoco member of Con-
gress from Ohio, named Sawyer, carries his
dinner into the House, and at certain hour
each day, while the business of the House il
going on, takes out his budget Of victuals and
eats his dnncr-very much as hungry
school boy of ill-manncrs would do--and
wipes his greasy fingers upon his head when
he is done. The Reporter of the Tribune
probably not able TO and anything more i'm
porant to report at the timc--reportcd the
manncr>of Mr. Snwycr's dining, which report
was published in the Tribune. This act was
so offensive TO the friends of Mr. Sawyer in the
House, that they took il up and expelled the
Reporter from the House. IL is big business,
surely, for the American Congress 20 engage
in. TWAS not alleged that the report was I'M
true, hut the digRity of the House--ofMr Saw
yer rather, probably,-wOs infringed upon
Great dignity this, for man who is paid So n
day that he may like other folks, and not
like an Ohio porker, 90 exhibit such niggardli-
ness, and such indecency, to eat in the
house of Congress in business hours when he
ought to be at work earning his So per day.
Congress has been in session over three
months aud they have annexed Texas and
expelled one Reporter, from the House! dig
business we call this.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-03-14

FIRE. The house of Mr. Hiram Cole, of
Walden, was burned on Thursday oflast week,
together with all the furniture of the house
and 100 bushels of wheat. A cooper shop in
which the fire originated was also burned
Loss, 800, and no insurance.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-03-14

NOTICE. meeting ofthe Orleans Coun-
ty Common School Association will be held at
Bloomington, on Tuesday March "a, at 10 o.
clock, A. M. An address may be expected
from the Hon. d. NJ. Camp, and an essay on
School Books, by Rev s. r. Hall
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-03-14

nFThe Sermon of Mr. Walker, for the
preaching of which some of his rum dealing
parishioners withdrew their support, & under
took to break him down,is to be printed and ex-
tensively circulated. The Editors of the
Chronicle, at Windsor, give notice that they
will answer orders for them at 81 per hundred.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-03-14

DETROIT. The Wings have elected n ma
jority of the Common Council. The Loco
Mayor has majority.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-03-14

The WnrG FIREs BURNING BRIGHT The
Cities of Utica, Troy, Rochester, Buffalo and
Poughkepse, in New-York, have all elected
Wing Mayors and large mojoritics of other
City officers. The people of the free States
don't seem to fancy Polkism very greatly.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-03-14

1PThe Vt Patriot quotes with apparent
appreciation the N Y. Evening Post--an old
federal papcr--but now regular free trade
British Sir james Polk print-upon the Ad-
minstration 8 new Revenue Bill. Tho Post
thinks 90 per cent protection upon such wool
as the farmers of Vermont produce, about g.
nough-only one half as much as that afford
ed by the Wing Tarih'-and certainly we new
or thought that too much, The ultra federal
lists of other days held TO the same doctrine the
Post now approves upon the subject of protec-
ton. Furthermore, the Post in an exponent
of the opinion of the wealthy British import
ers who did so much in aid of the election
of Mr. Polk, and all because he favored their
views.
The article from the Post is also an imposi-
ton. 1t says that 20 per cent. raises the duty
on wool! Every body knows that on wool ex-
ccpt coarse, and of value of less than cents
the Wing Tarffmposes duty rendered ad
valorem offrom 40 to ~ per ccnt:--but be-
cause Walkers bill increases the duty on this
coarse wool and makes it as much upon fine
it tells its readers that it raises the duty on
wool Such federal free trade deceptons
won't go down
Democratic banner., 1846-06-20

End. That we shall ever regret the un-
fortunate difficulty which precipitated the
young and gifted Buckner into a prema-
ture grave, lost US a friend, and took from
the state n of its brightest ornaments.
Sd. That the bereayed and d~isconsolate
mother ofthe deceased has Our kindest SYM
.Pathies in her sorrows, although she may
draw some consolation from knowing that
he who was her son, and our friend, fell in
an attempt to vindicate his honor.
4th. That our good opinion of Gcu. w.
Buckner has not been lessened by his re-
cent tragic end, that from the facts before
us, We believe that he was still the bold and
fearless, and that he died Beyard like, with
out fear and without reproach.
9TH. That a copy of the above preamble
and resolutions be transmitted to his mother,
by the secretary.
On motion, it was resolved that a copy
of the proceedings Of this meeting be sign
ed by the chairman and secretary and for
warded to the Editors of the ssMiSsouri
Journal" and democratic Banner" for
publication.
The meeting then adjourned
J. c. WELBORN, Charm.
SMITH S. ALLEN, SEc'Y.
Democratic banner., 1846-06-20
Mike Walsh has been pardoned by Gorernoi
WRIGnr.
The Mobile Herald and Tribune avs

The Mobile Herald and Tribune says:
Our readers may recollcct that sometime
since it was ANNOUNCED that Cap. Fremont had
been ordered out Of California, by the Mexican
authorities. When this news reached Com. Sloat,
the Immediately despatched the sloop of wal
Portsmouth TO St. Francisco Bay, TO act as cir
cumstances might require.
We understand that the difficulty in the
Mormon region has been Quoted, or rather
compromised for a time. The Mornons are
making every exertion to leave; and if suf-
fcred to make their preparations without
molestation, they will soon all be ready for
heir departure.
Eight steamboats, passed our town this
morning within less tl,an three hours.
Democratic banner., 1846-06-20

The meeting on Monday night for the
purpose of agreeing upon some plan for the
celebration Of the ensuing 4th of July was
very numerously attended. Nearly all the
citizens of the town, whether old or young
were in attendance; and tie best spiritpre-
vailed among them. All seemed anxious to
celebrate the day, in a manner worthy of
the occasion and the town. But one plan
was suggested; and that was adopted with
but very little opposition. They determin-
ed to celebrate the day by a Barbecue
which shall be free for all American citizens;
and to make abundant preparation for ALL;
even for THOUSANDS. This is right, We
should commemorate the birthday of free
dom in a manner, that all should be free to
participate in the celebration. Let all meet
together upon the broad platform ofequali-
ty-as American citizens. Let us burn our
.prejudices upon the holy altar of our coun-
try, and come up with liberal spirits to the
celebration Of that day, every past ami
versary of which has been hailed by as
Democratic banner., 1846-06-20

There is no further news Of Importance
from Mexico, besides that published in our
columns of to-day. We n2w receive scarce
ly any other news in relation to the prose-
cution ofthe war, than the transportation of
troops from point to point, which is very
unintcresting to us as well as to our read
ers.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-05-30

withsandng the preparations for both sdes) that
door still left open for conciaton whereby all existing dif
rences may be smcaby and equaby adjusted and the ho
of both nations preserved nyolate and their friendly rea
tons restored and fixed upon rmer foundation than they
unfortunately have hitherto been and the undersigned has
believe that they will not be blinded TO their mutual
interest," suffer themselves to become the victims Of the
Vaccinations of their mutual enemies.
II the President of the United States had been disposed
stand upon question of etiquette he would have wait
ed until the Mexican Government which bad suspended the
diplomatic relations between the countries should have
asked that they might be restored but his desire strong
terminate the present unfortunate state Of relations with
this Republic, that he has consented all
mony, and take the initiative.
In view Of what is herenbefoe forth, the undersigned
is fully persuaded that the Mexican Government will not mis-
conue the benevolent sentiments of the President of the
United States mistake his motives.
His excelency will be pleased to return with
little delay possible and in the tme the undersigned
avas himself Of the his exceency Man
uel de la Pena Pena Minister Of Foreign Relations and Co
vernment Of the Mexican Republic the Of his dis
tinguished consideration and personal regard
JOHN BLACK.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-05-30
mo. 4.)-Mr. Black 10 Mr.. Buchanan.
tEsia iaut-
CoNsuLArE or TIE u. s. or AmrRIcA.


CONSULATE or THE u. 8. or AMERICA,
MEXICO, NOVEMBER 4, Is45.
revolution still talked Of here bat the Government
using all its vigilance to prevent IT, II has its suspicious
General Pareds and has orders for him break up his
cantonment at San Luis and dspere the troops different
parts of the republic He either obey this ORDER which
will leave him without command, pronounce against the
Government.
he pronounces, it will be for military government and
in that the federas will join the Government and Pa
redes will be put down. wish this Government stand
think well disposed TO arrange all dispute
with the United States. Ihope Minister will arrive
to commence and the negotiation There should be
delay.
You will please to find enclosed copies of various documents
from No. to inclusive.
On the morning of the 30th uimo, Mr.. Monastero the
Chief Clerk of the Foreign Department of this Government,
called at this Consulate stating that he had the part
of his exceency the Minister say he had received my
OF the 29th umo, and should il in writing but in
the time, he had to communicate me dsagreeable
occurrence which had taken place at the port Of Manzano
that American armed vessel had entered the bay and had
very much alarmed the authorities Of that place. which
the Government had received direct by express and he Of
eed, would call at the Department, show the Off
ca account that might know the particulars In the
OF the morning called requested when found that
the Of the vessel did correspond any of
vessels. told him had vessel Of that name in our
navy He replied that there might be mistake in the name
but that armed vessel of the United States then
told him his exceIency the Minister would give me state
ment, in confidential communication, | would see what
could be done and him. the result Of which you have
in Nos. and 4.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-05-30

has recently taken place coast Of the Pacific to ad
dress self TO you, nasmuch this demanded by the
very nature of the and the actual state which at
this day is preserved by both Governments. NJ
II will be within the knowledge of the Consul that sloop-
ofwar Of his nation, named the Paomita cruising in
the Pacific for this vessel has entered the bay Of the port
Manzano and captain and lieutenant colonel have land
ed from her. who have made known that said corvette
manded by Mr. Mast Posses that she carries twenty
guns, and of two hundred and thirteen The
result being that the local authorities took alarm and placed
themselves in posture of defence, natural the
presence Of shpowar, and from the conduct Of her
mander.
The Government of Mexico has given its orders for the
purpose of suspenng for the present any act Of hostility
against the United States, and limits itself TO the defensive,
awaiting the issue of the negotiation proposed by the Govern
OF the United States through the Consul and this
proceeding demands with still greater reason, that the
part of the which has taken the initiative in that negota-
ton, the preventive orders should be issued to the
spectve commanders in the navy Of the United States
der that whilst the present satu quo shall last vessel Of
Of its navy shall present itself with hostile display in any
Of ports either coast do any other act which may
awaken apprehension in the local authorities inhabitants Of
those coasts
This very conformable to the principles Of Justice and it
will be evidence Of proceeding in good faith, and with
sincerity towards the pacific arrangement of the pending
questions between Mexico and the United States.
remain, with the greatest consideration.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-05-30
Enclosure No. 8.
Mr.. HideH TO Mr.. Pena Y Pena.

MExIco, DECEMBER g, lS45.
The undersigned Envoy Extraordinary and Minister PIE
npoenary Of the United States of America had the honor
the 9Th instant address your Excelency, in
forming him Of the arrival of the undersigned in this capital
accompanying the with copy Of his letters of credencc
and requesting be informed when and where he might have
the honor Of presenting his said letters of crcdence the most
excellent President Of the Mexican Republic Gen. Jose Joa-
quinn de Herrera
To this note the undersigned has not yet received any
reply He necessarily ignorant Of the which have
caused long deay but nasmuch he is desrous 70
speedily possible with his Government be
bcgs lcsve respectfully, ask your ExceIency 10 in
form him when he mny expect receive reply TO his note
the 9Th instant.
The undersigned 10 his excellency Manuel de
Pena Pena the Of bis most distinguished consde
ration JOHN SLIDELI.
His Ex'y MANUEL la PrSA PEsa,
Minister Of Foreign Relations and
Government Of the Mexican Republic.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-05-30
Enclosure No. IL
Mr.. ShideH 10 Mr.. Pena " Pena.

MExIco, DECEMBgR 8, 1s45.
The undersigned, who has been appointed Envoy Exao-
dnay and Minister poentiay Of the United States Of
America the Mexican Government has the honor to
form your Excecncy that he arrived in this capital the
evening Of the 9Th instant aud requests be informed Of the
to present his letter Of credence Ia copy Of which he cncoses
to the most excellent President Of the Republic Of Mexico
General Jose Joaquin Herrera.
He also begs leave to present herewith letter addressed
70 your Exceency by the Hon. James Buchanan Secretary
Of State Of the United States Of America
The undersigned avnIs himself Of this occasion TO tender
70 your Exceency the Of bis profound respect and
distinguished consideration -
.sII JOHN sLIDELI.
To his excellency MAsusL M IA PExA = PKSA,
Minister Of Foreign Relations and Government
Of the Mexican Republic.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-05-30
Enclosure, No. IL
Mr.. Black 10 Mr.. Pend u Pena.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

~
CONSULATE UNITED STATES,
[Con6dential.1 MExIco, OcToBER 49, ls45.
The undersigned Consul of the United States Of America,
confidential interview with his excelency Manuel de la
Pena Pea, Minister fo Foreign Relations and Government
Of the Mexican Republic which took place the evening Of
the h instant had the honor advise bis excelency that
he the undersigned had received communication from the
Secretary Of State Of the United States and having that
interview make known his exceency the substance Of said
communication which contained reteaon Of the sentiments
which, at the time Of the suspension Of the diplomatic relations
between the two counes had been expressed to General
AmoDe and which renewed, and offered 10 the
consideration Of the Mexican Government
HIS excelency having heard and considered with due at
tento the statement read from the Aforesaid
and having stated that the diplomatic relations the
two Governments bad been, and still suspended the
interview could and should have no other character
than that Of confidential meeting which was assenied TO-
and only considered in that light by the undersigned
His excelency was then pleased request that the under
signed might in the confidential manner communicate
writing what had thus been made known verbally In con-
formty that request the undersigned has honor
transmit herewith that part Of the communication
cre,ary OF State Of the United referred to- and in the
following words, viz
time Of the suspension Of the diplomatic relations
the countries Gen Almonte assured Of the
desire felt by the President adjust amcaby every Of
and friendly relations between the sister Republics
He still continues animated by the sentiments lie
desires that all existing difficulties should be terminated ami
eably by negotiation, and not by the sword.
Acuated by these sentiments the President has directed
10 instruct you, the OF any diplomatic agent ~
Mexico 20 ascertain from the Mexcan Government whether
they would receive envoy from the United States entrusted
with full power TO adjust all the questions in dte between
the Governments Should the be in the arna-
tive such envoy will be Immediately dispatched TO Mexico
The undersigned his exceIIeDcy that II IL with
the heartfelt satisfaction he in the preceding propo
son the part Of the President Of the United States mot
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-05-30

Mr.. Pena y Pena TO Mr.. SlideH.

PALACE or THK NATIoSAL GovERsmESr,
Mgxrco, DECEMBER 16, I845.
The undersigned, Minister Of Foreign Relations, in answer
TO the letter which his exceency Mr. John Sde pleas
ed to address him yesterday has the honor inform him
that the delay In his reception, TO which he audr and the
consequent delay in answering his preceding note, making
known his arrival in this capital and accompanying copy
his credentials have arisen solely from certain difficulties
casioned by the OF those credentials compared with
the proposition made by the United States through their
sui treat peacefully upon the affairs of Texas with the per
who should be appointed TO that effect for which
has been found necessary 10 submit the said credentials
the Council Of Government for its opinion with regard to them
The undersigned will communicate the result 10 his Excel
ency without loss Of time assuring him meanwhile that the
Of Mexico s ready to proceed agreea 70 wha
Il proposed in It's answer the subject
The undersigned avals himself Of this opportunity to oe
to his cxceency Mr. Sdel the Of his very dlst
gushed consideration.
MANUEL DE LA PENA Y PENA.
His exceency JoaS SLIprLL, &c.
[coRRrsPosDEscs NE coSrisuEp.]
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-05-30

Extraordinary and Minister Penpoensry the United States
Of America He is well informed Of the relative interests
the countries, and Of sincere desire to restore cult
vae and strengthen friendship aud good correspondence be-
and from knowledge Of his fidelity and good con-
Duct have entire confidence that he will render himself
ceptabe the Mexican Government by his constant endea
yors preserve and advance the and happiness
both nations therefore, request your Excelency receive
say on the part the United States And pray God to hav,
you in his safe and holy keeping!
Written the city Of Washington the tenth day Of Novem
ber the year Of Lord thousand eight hundred
forty ye and Of the Independence Of the United States Tho
SEVENTEEN Your good friend,
JAMES X POLK.
By the President
JAmEs BUCHANAN, Secretary Of State.
To his excellency Don JosE JoAauIM HERRERA,
President Of the Mexican Republic.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-05-30
.IEnclosure No. 1.
Mr.. Black TO Mr.. Pena y Pena.
CoxsUr.r, oy ra,U g on Anr.,c

CONSULATE OF THE U. .. or America,
CONFIDENTIAL MEfIco OCTOBER %, IS45.
The undersigned, Consul Of the United States of America
has the honor to advise his eIcecncy Manuel de Ia Pena
Pea Minister of Foreign Relations and Government Of the
Mexican Republic view Of the confidential Of his
ccency of the 18th instant that of the under
signed Of the 3h and also Of the verbal request that the
dersgned might inform his exceency the Of the
withdrawal Of the American squadron from before Vera Cruz
whenever that event should take place In compliance with
thai request the undersigned has the honor transmit here
with to his ercelency copy Of communication addressed
by Commodore Conner commander Of the American squad
before Vera Cruz, TO the American Consul r. NJ Di-
mond Esq, OF that place, by which his excelency will
that the wishes Of the Mexican Government have bee this
respect fully and promptly complied with.
In communicating this the Mexican Government the u-
dersgned avas himself Of the occasion his excel
lency Manuel de la Pcha Pena, Minister Of Foreign Rela-
tons and Government Of the Mexican Republic the
Of his distinguished consideration and personal esteem
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-05-30

Commodore Conner 10 Mr.. Dimond.

u. s. SHrr FALMOUTH, orr SacRirIcIos,
OcToBEH 23 ls45.
BY the letter of Mr. Black, which you kind enough
send this morning. learn that the proposition
into negotiation made by Government that Of this
try, had been accepted There appears exist the part
Of this Government fear lest they should be accused Of
being forced into this by the hostile attitude Of the
United States.
Being fully that Government has had inen-
ton Of threatening this country, but, the contrary has al
ways been sctuated by sincere desire TO heal existing differ
enoes in manner honorable both nations believe that
shall best contribute such arrangement by withdrawing
our naval force from before Vera Cruz.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-05-30

MurrAnr MOVEMENTS IN LoursviLLK,--The Governor,
having accepted the services Of the Louisville LEGION the o
GERS Of the different companies actively engaged yester
day in recruiting and with much II Is anticipated
that the Legion win embark Friday Saturday. The
Louisville Rifle Company has reached 10 eighty in number
The other companies have reached from forty to
Louisville journal.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-05-30
Mr.. SYidsTs Letterof Credence.
LANES X POLK.

pnrsrDESr or TBg UNITED STATES AMERICA.
J. GRKar Coon FaTrSp: have made choice Of John
sde Of distinguished citizens 70 reside near the
Government Of the Mexican Republic in the quality Of Envoy
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-05-30
IEnelosure No. s-TransIa,ion. !
Mr.. Pena " Pena 10 Mr.. Black.


Private OcToBEn 81, 1916. f
Mr. DEAR SR Although this is not TO be understood in
any way nimation Of the e-openng Of the friendly
relations present interrupted between Mexico and the Unit
ed States find myself compelled, by occurrence which