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of that body, or it will be n dead letter,
blown to the winds, made null and void -
Will two thirds of the Senate vote for it,
unless there shall be in it a clause prohibit
ing the cxistance Of slavery in the newly
acquired territory? On the other hand,
will two thirds of the Senate vote for the
treaty if it does contain n clause of such a
prohibtory nature? 1t is well enough to
look this whole matter full in the face, and
for every lover Of his country and the pros
perity of this glorious, but shockingly abu-
scd, Union, to ask himself what dangers
this war with Mexico is fraurht with II
it shall result in the dissolution of the Union
which Heaven forbid let him who
brought it on be overwhelmed with the ter
riblc responsibility of the act ~
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LATE FROM TIE ARMY.

The New Orleans papers Of the lith con-
tain accounts from Monterey to the Goth
ult., received at that port by the steamer
Virginia, from the Brazos.
Mr. +. Solomon, who is connected with
the paymaster's department, was passcn-
ger in the Virginia. He left Monterey on
the 25th ult, and as we learn from the n
o. Tropic, fully confirms the melancholy
intelligence of the accident which bcfcl the
gallant captain Ridgcly. On tho day Of
leaving, there were four physicians in attcn-
dance upon Capt. X. He continued Who'll
" inscnsiblc, and his medical attendants en-
tertaucd little or no hopes of lis recovery.
Gen. Taylor was greatly afflicted by this sad
casually and expressed himself in relation
to it in the most feeling manner lie de-
clared in the presence of several that Copt.
r. was an invaluable officer, and that bis
place could not be filled.
The strength Of the forces of the United
States at Monterey does not exceed five
thousand men, aud the whole number of
troops, from the mouth Of the Rio Grande
to Monterey, does not exceed thirteen thou
sand 1t will require five thousand men
- garrison the towns already taken, and
Gen Taylor thinks it would be injuditous to
leave Monterey for San Luis Potosi, with
less than fifteen thousand men.
Lieut.. Armstead, bearer of dispatches
from Washington to Gen. Taylor, had arri-
we'd. 1t was understood at Monterey that
they directed Gen. Taylor to proceed to
Tampico if he thought proper The next
movement of the Army will be towards lii
mares, town about one hundred and TWEEN =
ty miles from Monterey, ON the routh to
lampIco. Cen - nth is of the opinion
that there will be severe fight there. Sal.
tillo was entirely destroyed by the enemy
their forces being concentrated at San Lui.
Potosi Gen. Taylor will leave n small
force at Saltllo. An express from Gen
Wool reached Gen. Taylor on the 26th ult
informing him he had fifty days subsistence
and was within six days march Of Monclo.
via. He was Fastening his marches to unite
with Gen. Taylor at Monterey.
A letter from Matamoras states that the
Rio Grando is 50 low rs to render it doubt
full if the navigation can be maintained with
Camargo-if SO it viii add greatly TO the
difficulty Of forwarding supplies to Monterey
At present General Taylor has 400 wagons
which make weekly trip between Monterey
and Camargo.
/ II has been asccrtaincd that Ampudii
retired from Monterey with 5000 men. Of al
arms, and including bis sick and such woun
ded as be took with him.
The Washington Union Of Saturday eve
ming says w understand that despatch
cs have been communicated to the Wa
Department from Gen. Wool lie wa
within three or four days march Of Monclo
via, and WAS about 1875 miles from Monte
rev.
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AMERICAN ART UNION.

We had the pleasure Of seeing, the other
day, a, the house Of our lownsman, Gen
Hopkins, two engrayings ofihe American
Ant Union, presented by them, through him,
to Governor Eaton Of our State, to be pla.
ced IN the library ofIhe Suite House.
The subject Of one OF them is The Cap
lure of MAJOR Andre, from a painting by
Durand, in the possession OF Hon. James
X Puuldlng and published BY the Art
Union exclusively for It's members for 1915.
The Other is General Marion ia hi,
swamp camp inviting Brush Officer 10
dinner, from a painting hy John B. White,
Of Charleston. S c., and engraved by Sar.
tain, 1910.
These are beautiful and truth telling
pictures, founded upon inter, Sing national
subjects, and executed in a style alike wor.
thy OF the artists add honorable to tho ins.i.
tuIon that encourages them. 1t is truly
gratifying to fad hero and there scattered
through the land, such specimens Of TIE
Atls Of our country, md tia, we are be.
ginning 10 have literature Of our own,
and that the knowle ledge Of this Literature.
Science and Arl IS beginning 10 be dTuscd
among the people And when VIC consid-
er that every thing around US tends 10 edu,
caion, and that the beautiful and the true.
the good and the great, are in.eperabIy
conn'cIed, does II not become US to see 10 j,
what are our household subjects, and the
associations Of our earliest days Let then,
the Objects Of AT open and expand The
minds and give direction to The taste Of our
youth, instead Of suffering ihem to be per
veHcd By the distorted pictures OF life.
We should ike to wri!e an extended
article on the subject bat have only time to
say that me object OF the American Art
Union IS The promotion OF good taste in
oor country. and the encouragement OF A
meric1n Aruas Each subscriber Of fy,
dollars Is number or The year, and n,
money 'hns oha'ned IS applied first to tn,
production, from an American printing, o
large and roGly ,ognrng, to be pre-
sen'ei 10 The members sione-every mem
oef'oet'7.r: 4 copy. Second to The pur
chase OF painl,uq. and scuInsur, he p,tiy,
Sni'', ~hsh are publicly diRribeled b,
lot amoSs he membeu ., the annual meet
log n December The distribution take
place on he ls.h C! hi, month. A goo,
"me 90 'ul'euhe noN. The Hononr
;, efe'nr''s fr this STATE sre.
r W HorKlss Rulland.
)onS II PICK Burlington,
81 N ColstEs Mon,pelier.
H. ell our no,ices Of thn institution "a
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ulcrs Of Mexico The Peace when estab-

rulers Of Mexico The Peace, when estab-
lishcd, will thus be based upon the wishes
and will Of the people and will be more sat
ii'actory to you and to them, on that ac-
count
National honor is believed to be the war
force OF Mexico. If the war force of your
government is not nimical to that, and YOU
will frankly declare it, your government
need fear no rebuff from the government
and people whose cause have the peculiar
honor and ambition to continue to adyo-
cate"
II send to you reason to believe pacific
sentiments of an honorable nature exist in
the minds of the Rulers of Mexico.
"Your kind and conciliatory communica-
ton, send to the Mexican Government,
with copy of my letter to which it is n reply,
and copy Of letter now finish, with as.uran-
ces Of your having my most respectful con-
sidcration."
The foregoing letter was answered by the
Secretary of State, in language nationally
dignifed, and highly creditablc to his indi-
vidual feelings as man, patriot and gentle
man. The Agent Of Mexico, We are told.
expects it will have beneficial influence
upon the councils of the Junta and Govern
ment in the Mexican Capital, and expedite
the transaction ofpeaccful sentiments to the
Cabinet at Washington. Mr. Buchanan's
reply runs thus:
"My letter of the Goth instant docs no
more than truly express the sentiments Of
tins Government.
You mention articles for a treaty, some
of which the two Republics might rcasona-
bly, agree to with honor to both. Entirely
ignorant Of what those articles contain, can
of course express no opinion on the subject
81 am pleased that you consider my com
munication to you kind and conciliato-y-
1t was certainly so intended. Personally
have ALWAYS sincerely regretted the exist
ancc OF tho war; and do now still more
because cherish the hope that under the
Federal System, should it be honestly
maintained, Mexico may recover from all
her misfortunes, ard her people may become
prosperous and happy. 1t is one Of the
most unnatural events in history, that the
two Republics which might do each other
50 much good in peace, should be engaged
in war Still, in opposition to your opinion
] must continue to believe that this war
was forced upon the United states. and |
know that we engaged III 1t most reluctant
ly.
"For the character Of Mexico throughout
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THE HERALD.
THURSDAY MORNING, DC. !.
.rENlCAN ArFAlRs

Tic ncus lrutn Mexico continue, to e1-
cite the derrrs; in,rrrs; throughout the
country and notwithstanding no part. a.
lsrly stirring event has tran.Iired ,ince the
capture u Monterey -aypcaranees plainly
Indicate tha, another and still more dread
fu f'llission is sy4n 10 take place between
tn. armies ~ the tro Republics The
reports from the different branches q our
own Amy--their positiO.--forcc--condi.
tion--destina;iUn &c, seems 10 be contra
dirtory and uusa,is'actory The vascilatinc
course of the Pr,sidcni renders 1t impossi-
hlc FIR any one 10 obtain the most distant
idea Of biz intentions--and the question
What is e. he The result Of this war" il
being pressed home to the heart aud mind
Of every one among us. Gen. Taylor al
the latest dates was still at Monterey
awaiting with al due patience the arrival
Of sufficient rciuf1rcements to warrant him
in prosecuting his march. lie had with
him then force Of only about 5000 men
many Of. whom wcrr unfit for duty from sick.
ness and other causes In the meanwhile
the different regiments OF volunteers which
have not As yet been brought into action
are moving on to his aid lie has, doubt
less, ere this. been incd by portion Of
the force under the command Of Cen Wool
but whether he vii, after all, under cx-
I,ting circumstances, venture on, either di-
rect - San Luis potosi. or t. Tampico--
before receiving portion Of the eight new
regiments Just ordered outs question
of no small doubt On the othcr hand
the news from the enemy has become rclia-
Die and unmistakablc the determination
Of the Mcxicans is to rcpcl, if possible, the
invasion Of the Mortimer" and that they
will make a most vigorous effort to stay
the farther march of our army into their
country is now settled thing. With them,
this war has become a matter Of serious I'M
port The recent victories attained by our
arms over them, la, but aroused them to a
sense of their danger Santa Anna has al
ready at San Luis Potosi gathered force
Of over 10000 men; they are strongly for
tlfying the city-and before the capture Of
this place by our army, such battle will
have to be fought as has never before been
Witnessed in this country.
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Ra1y"By intelligence received this WED.
ncsIny) morning, we learn TIA, another
demonstration has been mad, by the Gulf
feet ngalns, Tnmpco nd, thai no de fence
being made, the town ha, ben taken pos
session Of by the American, The few
troops who were at Tlrnpico have retired
to San Luis Po'osi Santa Anna i, is snid
has been obliged 10 refund the S2,0OO,O00
taken from the conduc,a The disscn,ons
in the Mexican Cabinet, still continue, and
i, IS stated further that Almonle has gone
TO England for what purpos it is not
known.
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BsfJ"To those who would read or to those
who would write; to those would make nice
presents to their childrcn-wiyes or sweet =
hcarts--or who would paper their houses
-Stoddard, at the present timo makes a
strong appeal. His assortment Of books,
stationery, house paper, pcrfumcry and all
kinds Of cutlery, and fancy articles is not
surpassed in the country, and all who are in
want of anything in his line of business
cannot do better than to give him call
If you do not see the particular article you
want by referring to his adyertiscments-
don't take it for granted that he has not
got it; he's got lots o things, not--as the
slow man expresses it-cnumcrated in the
bill. Call and see him.
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\ RAY OF PEACE-A NEGOTlA-
TION At WASHINGTON

The Editors Of the ~ Y. journal of
Commerce have seen parts Of a correspon-
donce which has recently taken place be-
tween an Agent of the Mexican Government
in this Country and Mr. Buchanan, Secrcta-
~ of State, and also between the same Agent
and the Mexican Government The object of
the Agent 1t seems,is, in his own language, "to
cause oncRcpublic to give way to the other, &
TO establish friendly understanding in both.
on mutual concession" The following is
an extract from one Of his communications
TO Mr. Buchanan:
"The question is now
ntrcatc; 1t is, however, TO be met-and
settled. The sooner the better"
THE Mexican Junta: it is
not improbable, indeed, but that you may
receive propositions In August
and September had the honor 10 urge in
strong language the entertaining your over
ture for negotiating peace on terms on
which the two Governments may reasonably
agree to, with honor 20 both. An honora
bic peace flor MeIicol you are pledged to
assent g. by the tenor Of Your late despatch
e. the Mexican Minister Of Foreign Rcla
tons MY letters urpinp
the entertaining your overture, must have
arrived at the Mexican capital subsequent,
TO the reception Of it by the Mexican Gov.
ernmeat think YOU have failed TO view
in true light, the reply sent That whicl
you regard as rebuff from the rules a
Mexico. appears u me n have been IN,
surrst, bosl and only method 10 give TO then
sentiments the only efficient value, truth All,
force. IL might have seemed presumption
for rulers 10 attempt action II unsupporte,
/ 10y, or not based upon the sufrages Of FIRE,
people The hands Of tho Mexican nation
( DESTROYS u regenerate the Republic, CON
rneneed by acknowledging the people th
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IMpORTANTI

To6dseo bOmbarded and NEARLY desiroyed
Many InAabitdAts Kiiied--Flag Of
Truce Pioiated--Letters Of Jiargue
New Orlean' papers oflbe lG,h and l7ih
ln'i contain Intelligence from the u. S
squadron 10 the Gulf OF Mexico. and from
Vera Cruz 10 the 3ls' uli rece we'd via fla
vana II u coDJeclured that Santa Anna
H'lI w'hdfaw tic troop, garrisou,d AT
Iampico, unae them Win his force ut San
Loas folosi and with those from Slhllo
ana then commence operation, ugAinH the
American posts.
Although The new members oftlc Cabl
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Massachusetts l'oluntccrs-Capt Benz.
Alvord of the 4th L. s. Infantry, has re-
ceived orders from the War Dopar tment
to muster into service the regiment of Vol
unteers which the President has required Of
Massachusetts.
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have been careful to give The names oil all
me sccrs,arc,, and the Burlington Free
Pre-. and other psPen should be equally
touflcnns
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R-.D~The Van Ness case at Washington
iii confidently said by the reporters. will
result in verdict for the woman. The
men are all for her-thc other sex are the
other way, Of course.
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THE LAST "DON QUIXOTE."

nn gi press iron rvnrh
ei han fair i OF VmQn God MgrGing
a E disappearance hrqusT~ ct r many r~%aa IL
E who above edaan achha - gd a a that.
{ dn believe wa do q
l re idea
un @ resent
OPP ii
pc disposition oht or,ut rrm r
Ca, are a
% hl h card tho DC ringing y w d a
@ o ct hrrk'
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To Tar -'Ntsi mate, later, - high
,aaui-e an al isiy Il the market mar. a,
80 ~. lslrc sA,iae Oh. IT, vAr. ma am. o
"a. they hro tAler, Al ise NeHicAns' , rs
yea 10 lLr "a Id. WY that L funn)
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rxa-A Baltimore eorre.poodeo, OF III,


ex5-A Baltimore eouespooden, Of tho
Boston Ailss, under date Of Nov M ez'
p css, doph as 10 the truth Of The report
Of Gen SCOTS being otderd TO Mcsieo---
Sill we are Of the opinion that the rsnor Is
well founded and ,hs, no has ere the taken
another has,y plate Of soup and -srcd.--
We have always thought the President
would have TO use the old General before
the lose of,his wnr-- and his being order.
ed there now by the War Department is TO
him one triumph over the eoemy which
he leaves in the rear
All accounts show that the Adninislrn.
ton is 6nal y arou.Ing itself 10 the impor
lance OF q more vigorous prosecution Of
the war A grcnt show Of activity aud de-
termination is now maniiesting itself n the
War & Navy D'partmcn's-and II isit last
given out ihn, the crusade against Mexico
is TO be prosecuted with renewed ddeimin.
alton Much curiosity is expressed 10 see
the lonhcomlng Message oil The Pmshent
All are anxious to see wha, he viii ay 10
regard to the tariff question and whaicQurse
he will now-rke Ia vfew or Dur Mtxesn
affairs II is said that upon this la,er quts
ton he will swell large and talk big -
that q call will be made for forty thousand
men and fly millions Of doLidr-ihat the
war may brough,,o close nnl tina, the
honor and dignity Of the nation may be
maintained This will be paying dearly
for the mair,onance of dignity and es.
pecaIlyns in the present insame, no show .
ing Of kind was in the drs,piace called
for. But this is the war Of Ito Presiden,
and his party. md we hope al wings in
Congress will vote him all he asks for. -
Let us see the end Of il.
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Tue DlLEMMA.-Tho Washington cor-
respondent Of the Baltimore Patriot writes
as follows, in relation TO subject deeply
interesting to the American people:
Can any one TIL how our government
is to get out Of the war with Mexico? It
is All easy matter for an ambitious. weak or
unwise President to got the country into a
war. even without the and of Congress, al
though the constitution prohibits the act
but 70 get II oHi Of 4 war when once in. Is
not the most feasible task in the world -
VIII We consent to a treaty Of peace aud
amity with Mexico, after what has hap
ed, without a slice Of her territory? And
supposing she yields ss much territory a.
we agree u be satisfied with, pi.l that end
the natter VIII there be no striic. no
contention after thai Lot the treaty be
made and signed and sent 10 the Senate. il
musi receive the appreciation Of two third,
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n-jThe American Wing Almanac for
lSi7, published by II. Greeley has made
its appear ance, and may be found a, Stod
dard's The merits of this almanac are TOO
well known to require comment
The daily union., 1846-04-29
No. 8.
tOnicial and confidential |


DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, April l9, lS4l.
SrR: have the pleasure to send you by this
days mail commission as district attorney for the
northern district of New York. Since wrote you
four days ago, have learned from General Scott
that YOU re retained as counsel for Alexander Nc
Leod Although you will appear for him as any
other counsel, and under his own retainer, yet
deem it my duty, since the appointment now an
nounced to you, to communicate to you the views
entertained by this government in regard to Nc
Lcod's case; and for that purpose transm.t the
copy Of an instruction given from this department
to the Attorney General Of the United Sstes on
the 18th March last - s.s ... ... .... - ,.. ..
You are aware that information Of the postpone
ment of the hearing stayed the steps Of the attorney
general at Albany; and that in the ordinary course
of things, it would now be some months before
trial would come on.
We hear that the case has been removed into the
supreme court of the State by the common process,
and that it is intended by Mcteods counsel TO bring
him before that court for the purpose of being dis
charged. .'....
Il is my duty to say to you that the President
wishes TO see an early disposition made Of this mat
ter. az he thinks that McLeod's longer imprison-
ment would be cause of much regret under existing
circumstances. ,i. .... ...,..
suppose there is no doubt that the question Of
his right to be discharged may be raised on the
turn of the habens corpus, well by the principles of
general law as by the statutes of New York, the
ground relied upon not being in contradiction to
ANYTHING in the return. ...
You will consider the transmission of Mr.. Crit
,enden,s instructions as confidential and give them
no publicity and you will please keep this depart
ment advised of every step taken in the case,
l have the honor, &c,
DANL. WEBSTER.
The daily union., 1846-04-29
WASHINGTON CITY, WEDNESDAY NIGHT, APRIL ~,

whether he prefers that writ OF error should be
sued out and prosecuted on the judgment Of the
court already pronounced Ii he shall elect the
latter course, you hereby directed to aid and
slst him IN bringing the cause before the Supreme
Court Of the United States. lfhe prefer theformer
course, and choose TO 90 10 trial before jury, you
will ofcourse be present that trial being already his
own retained COUNSEL and the President directs that
on such trial, you make known TO the court the
opinions OF this government those opinions have
been officially promulgated, on the question Of Nc
Leods liability TO Indictment for any alleged parci
patton In the destruction Of the Caroline, and that
you state the grounds Of national law upon which
those opinions rest and that in Of conviction,
you adopt the proper measures for bringing the
cause to the Supreme Court Of the United States
IL is with unfeigned regret that the President finds
himself obliged TO take notice of the proceedings Of
the State courts Of New York; but the highest con-
sderations Of duty influence his conduct in this re-
spect The care Of the foreign relations OF the
try is conhded to the government Of the United
States; with that government, and not with any
Stale government, Ia trusted the higher power OF
making peace and making war; and that government
Is responsible If anything occur which Il could pre-
vent furnishing just ground Of complaint to other
nations. This is responsibility which the govern
ment Of the United States cannot avoid. II the pa
cihc relations now subsistng between the United
States and England should be disturbed by the pro-
eeedipgs 10 the case Of Mcleod, the consequences
are TO fall, not on New York alone, but on the whole
Uuion, and the defence Of the honor and interest Of
the country and the safety OF its citizens devolves
not on the government Of New York alone, but ON
The government OF the United States The Presi-
dent, therefore, feels himself under obligations Of
the highest and most sacred character, TO do what
ever the constitution and the laws allow, to prevent
all just ground Of complaint on the part OF other
nations TO maintain the high character which the
United States now possess for the observance Of
those rules which govern the intercourse of nations
and to take care that il the calamity Of war come
upon us, il shall be for a cause in which reason,
public law, and the voice Of an enlightened age,
shall declare side Of the controversy to be the
lust side.