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ume l, page 6, SAYS:

ume l, page 6, says:
The State of Coahuila and Texas, compre
hendlhg the same extent Of Territory which
constituted the provinces so called before
their union, is member Of The federation
This organization existed until 1885. In
lS34Almonte was commissioned by the Mex
lean Government to visi; Texas, examine the
country, and draw up statistical report upon
il.
He vas informed by the State Govern
ment Of Coahuila and Texas that instead of
the river Nueces, as was generally supposed
and as then appeared on the map, forming
the boundary between Coahuila and Texas,
this assumption was founded on a geograph-
zeal error. The truesl;mit ought, it was al
legged, TO commence AT the embouchure of the
river Aranso, and follow 10 lis source. contain
ing thence direct line until it reached the
junction Of theMedinoa and Antonio rivers, from
which it ought to proceed along the eastern
bank Of the Medina toward its source, and
terminate on the borders of chihuahua
Kenedy's Ierds, Vol. |, Pages,
The river Arkansas is east of the Nueces,
and il that be the true western boundary OF
Texas, that line.is thrown still further from
the Rio Grande.
The man who makes any research cannot
possibly uOuOl that lne ancient ana rue west
ern boundary of Texas did not extend west
TO the Nueces: the position that the RioGraC-
de was such boundary is absurd. - ss1s -
In 1884 the Mexican Federal Constitution
was violently overthrown by Santa Anna,
and a central despolism established in lis
stead; and against This act this Legislature
Of Coahuia and Texas protested strongly in
1885, and for that protest were forciby dis
solved by military power. On The 7Ih OF No
vember, 1885. Texas promulged her first dec
laration Of independence, hand lis third clause
is in these wcrds:
That we do not acknowledge that the pres
ent authorities of the nominal. Mexian Re-
public have the right Of govern wi'hiR The
limits of I'erGs'-NHeS'S r. r0s. p PIT
On the % day Of March, 1885, the people
of Texas, acting by their delegates in gener-
al convention, put forth more solemn and
formal declaration of independence, andson
the eth OF the same month ordained their
Constitution. In all these instruments it was
Texas by name, and without any boundary,
and necessarily by her existing and ancient
boundary that was acting;and it was exas, so
limited and existing, thatl became thus i'll
dependent, Concluded merit lceek,
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-06-02
NETWORK AND NEW-HAVEN RAIL
ROAD.

The New York and New Haven Rail Road
bill, says the N. Y. Journal of Commerce oil
this morning. has passed Doth Houses in a sat
isfactory shape, and before this time has
doubtless received the signature of the gov
erner. The vote in the House WAS 90 to 8,
the nays being as follows. viz. Messrs. Eys-
aman, Gregory, GrineIl, Kline, Liddle, l..
Miller, Sands. Speaker.
This bill authorizes the existing Company
Incorporated by the Legislature OF Conneti-
cut, TO extend its Road from the westerly
line OF that State TO the Harlem Rail Road
1t is agreed. we understand, that it shall enter
the latter Road, about four miles above Har-
lem.
The New-Yo rk and Erie, and the Hudson
River Rail Road, have also passed both
Houses.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-06-02
From The Tribune.
EXPLANATIONS ABOUT MEXICO

The distance from the Nueces to the Del
Norte is about rs miles On the banks OF
both these rivers is strip Of odland, extend
ing Is or 20 miles each way. The rest is
a worthless barren. Matamoros Is healthy,
the yellow fever never appearing there more
than in New York; and so il is through all
the interior ofMexico. The Del Norte has
many bars; so that only vessels of very light
draft oil water can go up TO Matamoros:-
Above, it is navigated by scows for loO
miles. The distance from Ma:amoros 10 the
Gulf is 26 miles, and 10 Point Isabel some
thing more. The point is poor place 10
land merchandise, as the vessels cannot come
within mile of shore. The distance to Mex
leo is from 900 TO 1000 miles. A small mail
is transported the whole distance on horse
back, at the rate of6O, miles day, and occu-
pies sixteen days. From Vera Cruz 10 the
City ofMexico is 400 miles, over an excellent
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-06-02

Another WmdfaU.-Nr. Ethan Staudish
who drives one Of Boyden's stages from this
place to Plymouth, has p aspect of a share,
OF the whole Of the great property inEn gland.
belonging TO the heirs of the famous Puritan
Captain, Miles StandIsh. A lady in Con-
necticut has set up her claim to the inheri-
lance; but we think MIR Eihen has a good
chance, as it has been reported that he has
refused one thousand dollars for his ris hi.
The annual income Of the property is rated al
$40 000.-Sdnduich Observer.
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distinct Of Texas. but it is actually represent
ted IN the Meriean Congress. Our revenue
collection laws too, as the President SAYS in
hIs Message ofyesterday, are extended over
1t. lfso, there is a strange confusion in our
laws; for we have also in force a law allow
ing drawback of duty to goods imported from
Europe or elsewhere and carried over land.
via. ST. Louis, to Santa Fe (which is on a
small river eTptying into this side of the Rio
Grande.) This act is positive acknowledge
ment that Santa Fe is not in the United
States law, if mistake not, signed by Pres
Idenf Polk himself. Moreover, the Santa Fe
traders have continued up to this time 10 paw
import duties to the Mexican Treasury for
both foreign and American goods thus carried
over land and sold in Santa Fe.'
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-06-02
ENROLMENT.

The following is the enrolment Of troops
ordered by the Executives in tho several
States. and mastering eighty-six regiments
and half. AT the average OF FIVE hundred
men in regiment, this will give you the
number of 43,25O. If the companies are
full, the force will be equal to, and beyond
the fifty thousand men ordered by Con-
gress:-
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OF MASSACHU-
SETS.

IRON. Under this head we include all
manufactures Of which Iron is the principal
and use-giving portion, but with regard to
some branches it is only necessary to state
the value of the articles produced.
We now have 80 rolling. Sitting, and nail
mills, which roll and slit 1892 tons Of iron
per annum, and produce H,1O2,4O pounds
Of nails total value, $2,73o, 300; hands en-
ployed. 1792 The number Of FORCES is I52,
producing bar iron, anchors, chains, &c. &c,
to the amount of $685., 966, and employing
422 hands. There are four furnaces for the
manufacture Of pig iron, which produces TO
the amount Of Sl4s,764. and employ 235
hands. For the value, number Of factories,
and hands employed 10 other branches Of iron
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-06-02
TgE RIO GRANpE BoUSpARY.-Mr. Sc,

Tue Rio GRANDE BoUNDARY.-Mr. Sew
erance of Maine, has written letter publish
ed in the National Intelligencer, showing his
reasons for not voting on the war Bill recon-
mended by Mr.. Polk. In the course Of his
remarks he thus disposes of the grounds for
claiming the Rio Grande boundary,as claimed
by Mr. Polk:
The people on that river. who are nearly
all Mexicans, never submitted to Texan an-
thority, civil or military. know il is all in-
cluded On paper in the western Congressional
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-06-02

The REV. DR.. WAINWRIGHT. at ST. Paul's
Chapel, yesterday afternoon, introduced the
impressive prayer provided by the Rubric of
the Episcopal Church, to be used in time of
War and Tumults, We presume this will
be universally used, in that Chapel during the
exisIance OF the War with Mexico az a matter
of cOurse.-N T. Express
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-06-02
MISCELLANEOUS.
From the Maine Cultivator.
SONG.

SONG.
AIR,-"I am a ScitenD roucr Boy"
am a freedom ankee girl
That lightly trips where wild flowers grow,
call the lovely hill my home,
And there sing my eco,
BY winding rill and green-browed hill,
At sunsets golden hour go;
i speed my way where zephyrs play,
And sing my mery-o-eo.
And sing my merry Geo.
With joyous steps seek the glen
Where bright the woodland streamlels Cow.
When labor'S weary task is done,
And there sing my Geo,
Al twilighfS hour leave the bow'r
And on my homeward way co.
As home l wend, the echoes send
Ger hill and vale my Geo.
Ger hill and vale my Geo.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-06-02

albert J. TIRRELL, acquitted of the mur-
der of Maria A. Bickford, has pleaded guilty
of the crimes Of adullry and lascivious cohab-
itation with her, from which the penalty is
six years in the State Prison. Sentence was
suspended till next term, and Tiirell ordered
to recognizes for his appearance then in the
sum Of 81 500.
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surrounded emp The exploit, clearly IN
the way of his duty, has rendered him quite
famous among US, and it will crafty you
TO know that he is so well liked that he is not
envied.
This MexicanState, Tamaulipas, in which
we are encamped, is a beautiful and most
delightful region. Far as the eye can reach
one level serface presents itself 10 view, dot
ed with cotton and sugar-cane fields inter-
spersed with lovely gardens, after the span
ish fashion, the whole cut up and divided, in
all sorts of ways by groves and finest trees
among which The Lignum Vite Figures
Iargely-and the entire picture is cut in
twain by the muddiest crookedest, swiftest.
river in North America. Neither by noun
tain, hill, no elevation of any sort varies the
everlasting level of the country around
The scene is rich and peaceful. with nought
to mar its appropriate character but the ar
mics of two nations, worshiping the same E.
iernal God, Strengthening their hands 10
slay each other, like beasts Of prey.
Our nights here are, for the most part, re-
markable for their serenity. The stars Stand
forth in numerous crowds, with rare brilliaD-
cy; not leaf is moved not cloud is seen
while, ever and anon, meteor of surpass-
ing brightness shoots across the azure vault.
But am just summoned 10 the steamer du-
iies.-Ne,rark Daily AdU.
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% AIIigators are rising in market al the
South. since it has been discovered hat ev,
cry lat one is capable ofProducing barrel
or less Of oil equal to spermaceti-
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-06-02

When love assumes the shape Of tears, be-
wareI Remember, it Is the warmth oil SUM-
mer days that causes the showers
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manufacture, see below;
No. Of value Of anil Hands
Factories productions. emp!'d.
Hollow ware..& Castings 81 Sl.28O,14I 1867
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-06-25
remain. yours truly.
HA MILTON GAY,
So South street.
Battles with the INericaas Ieran

Battles Wiih the Mericaas Ieran
Victories. The following brief outline Of
the principal battles between the Texan
and Mexican forces during the war of in.
dependence, will not be embarrassing at
this time. In 1885, at the battles of Con-
cepiinn and the "grass fight" large odds,
probably three TO one, were driven from
the field by the Texans; and at San Anlo.
MO same year, three hundred rae Texan
militia captured General Coss and eIeuen
hundred Mexican soldiers.
In 1896 al Alamo. $50 held out Is days
against Santa Anna and 5000 men, fight
ing at las, until every Texan fell dead,
killing 9l0 Of the enemy, 400 a, Colleita
beat off 1000 under General Urea. but next
day were heacherously deceived into a
surrender; 700. Of their own spontaneous
will. killed or captured 1900 Mexicans.
at San Jacinto, taking prisoner the Pfesi-
dent OF Mexico, General Santa Anna; and
twenty antler deaf Smith routed 1910 Mex
leans the same year.
In 1899, one hundred and four bea,
1000 Nexicans a, Sallillo and retreaied
into Texas with The loss of only four men.
In 1912, only 2l0 Of them repulsed Gen.
VOL and 1900 troops at Arioya Salador;
26l drove $500 Mexcans into Mer
fought nineteen hours, killed 700 of the
enemy. bnt at last were deceived into Z
surrender and horribly bulchered or en-
shaved.
In 1919, two hundred unamed Texar
prisoners al Salado attacked four hundred
armed Mexican guards, beat and dispersed
them. Same year commodore Moore, o
Yucaian silenceI ten times his naval fore,
and compelled them to retire, The las
victory resulted in a treaty. or alianc,
between Yuca,an aud Texas, hv which
| the former bound herself to remain passiv,
in any contest which Mexico might there
after engage in with Texas. and mos
faithfully have the gallant Yucanteco
performed their contract.
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New Discovery. The London CORES.
pendent of the Boston Atlas gives an ac.
count Of a scientific soree at The residence
of the Marquis of n ortliampion. Presiden,
ofthe Royal Society. From the letter we
make the following extract:
An Italian. one DR.. Sllvestre, is about
10 exhibit some remarkable specimens Of
petrifaclion. 1t appears that DR.. Sllvelre
has discovered method Of hardening
even to the consistency or rather solidily
Of marble, any organized substance.
lie exhibited human head "a mans
with the brain exposed-the upper
portion Of the sknll sawn off. and as it was
hard as stone, retaining its cclor and emit
ting no offensive efflnvinm, it somewhat
resemble,i. but was. Of course, infinitely
more interesting than wax model.
He also exhibited woman's head,
with the hair parted and dressed the hair
retaining its flexible properties and color.
although the surface from which il grew
resembled stone. There was also a
chlld's hand. plump and dimpled as in life,
hut cold. semltransparen,, and ringing
like marble when struck. A piece OF
liver, OF It's deep rich. chocolate brown
color, somewhat resembling red granite,
and pe,rifed tongue appeared as if il
never could have emitted a sound. II
was literally tongue in stone.
But the prettiest Of these petrifacions
was large bouquet of choice flowers, all
preserving their natural colors. but as
hard and rigid as il some cunning work.
man had carved them from the Pariau
marble. Cunning indeed must scul ptol
have been, who could have produced a
similar specimen Of natures handlwork;
for no, only the leaves and petals were
rendered stone like bn, The minnie, hari
form stems were rendered coralline. -
These flowers were preserved,it was stat
ed, by modification of the peirify in.
process. which was explained 10 be
pneumatic extraction of the juices, an
a sleeping for considerable time in chem
zeal solutions. should remark that tn
effect produced was quite different from
what have observed to result from steep
ing articles in pe,rifying springs, whic
merely deposile carbonate Of lime. DR.
SiIvesEe says that so cheap is his pro
cess. that al very small expense ou
dead friends may be turned into stone
and one gentleman waggishly proposes
that our great men, as soon as they were
dead should be petrified and stuck on
pedestal. and so save expense OF statues
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BURLINGTON, IOWA, JUNE 25, 1916

Its position is secure from the desola-
,nns Of wars lis extent and quantity
are such that it must pass To other gener.
atoms OF men before exhausted. Bul like
all great tracts of interior territory, the
transportation Of its products 10 the ocean,
and the markets of other climates, is
laborous, costly, slow. haz ,rdous. and
uncertain. Wool forms the only cxcep.
ton. Wool. which Is worth ten times
as much rs iron Of equal weight. may be
sent forward from the place of its growth
thirty times cheaper than whea, Of equal
value. The necessities of densely PEG
pied countries insures its steady consump.
ton OF all the articles of commerce.
wool is the mos, staple in its nature, and
has always been the most generally used
by civilized man. from times the most
remote, Of every nation. tongue and race.
Of all the staple articles Of the world,
wool requires the least labor 10 produce
il. the leas, care and cos. in its preserva.
ton and transpor tation, and is the most
suitable. profitable. and reliable produc
ton for the grea, Interior of this country
where labor is scarce and dear. and fertile
lands cheap and plenty. Hence It's
growth will long continue to be cherish
ed interest, and the export demand. a, the
prices of other countries, will las, ful
ever.
remain. yours truly.
/ HAMILTON GAY,
So South street
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Copper BaHs-The Mexcans use
copper grape and j. is represented as
being mos. poisonous. They are made
rough and left TO accumulate verdigris.
and other noxious coatings peculiar 10
copper, and when they wound they are
almost always fatal. We are no, inform.
ed, says the N. Orleans rropic. whether
the Mexicans use copper because Of its
poisonous qualities, or because they have
no lead. We see it stated, however, III at
but few Of those that have been wounded
by the balls in tine American army stand
any chance of recovery. as the great heat,
and modification caused by the nature Of
the balls, is rapidly carrying them of, as
was the case with the lamenled Major
Brown
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-06-25

.abernethy.-Dr Abernethy was cele.
brsed for his eccen,riciiy, but yet Tor
grea, goodness Of heart. A fema'e, who
consulted him for an ulcer under her arm.
was particularly asked, "What u the
matter with you" The paien. lmmedi
a,ely held up her arm. bu. did not utter .
word.
ooh, ohr said the doctor. "pouliice u
and take five grains Of blue pills every
night. that's all; come again IN week.
The fee was presented. but refused: al
the end Of The week, the patient presented
herself again. when the same Pan.omime
took place. and the fee was again declln'
ed. After few more visits, DR.. Aberne
thy, on looking a, the arm, pronounced j
well, when the patient again offered the fee
NO." said the doctor, ''from go,
nothing will / receive. fof you are tht
most sensible woman | ever saw. Tos
don't faik."
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Ii is said that General Arista command.
ed the Mexican army, and was present al
the late battle near Gen. Tsylor's camp.
A friend has given us some striking anec-
do,es Of the honesty. intelligence and sim.
pie bearing of Gen. A. For some years
he resided at Cincinnati, and carried on
the timing business. In the city Of Mex
leo he worked induslriously in his little
tin shop. Under the garb of modesty
and poverty he concealed an ambitious
spirit. His very simplicity of life saved
him from the effects of jealous domineer.
ing rivalry; but in the excitement Of war,
he was called to take command of the
Mexican Army. He is said to be man
of qualities vastly superior to ,hose Of his
cOunirymau
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BARRETT HOUSE,
Corner OF Jefferson \ Third-Sts, Burlington,
j. G. r LETCH HER.


vNHtS Honse, recently opened. is one OF
II The largest and most cOmmodious in
the Western country. II has all the con-
veniences Of the large hotels in the cities,
and is fitted and furnished in the neatest
and most substantial manner. The proprii
etor has had much experience in the keep
ing Of public houses. which. taken in con-
neyon with the facilities afforded in Bur.
lington for furnishing his table. jnstihes him
in promising that the character Of his house
shall be kept up.
Visitors from The South and elsewhere, will,
or without families, can at all times be accom-
modated with pleasantand airy rooms, and on
rea sonahle terms.
Families will also be taken as permanent
boarders.
September 25 1845 1S
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The Worcester, Mass Gazette tells
the following "good 'nn:"
"Mislher! mislhel! what have you
done!" said little shaver with protrudng
eyes to 'greeny' who had jus, finished
tying his hose tn a spruce pole, as he
thought. on Merrimack street.
"Done!" said the fellow: "what dye
mean! han't done nolhin, nol's know
on
"Why. yi,h you have ihir, you've je.h
hitched your both TO the Magnetic Tele-
graph, and you'll be in Bo,h,on in le,h
Than two minni.h if you don't look ou.!"
The man united bis horse with nervous
anxiety. and jumping into his carriage
drove hastily down the street.
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The baltimore Sun j. guilty of pespe.

The Baltimore Sun is guilty Of perpe.
uaing The following:
Short .7cquainfance, At late ball in
This city, gentleman having danced with
young lady whose attractions, both per.
sonal and conversational, seemed to have
made an impression on his sensibilnies.
asked, on leading her t, a seat. if he
nigh, have the pleasure of seeing her
on the following day.
Why, no sir, replied the fair one, Il
shall be engaged to morrow evening. but
I'll tell you when YOU can see me-
Il shall be most happy exclaimed the
stricken swain. ~
Well, on Saturday night resumed
the lady, you can see me a. the foot of
Marsh Market, selling cabbages.'
II the young man is wise, he'll be there
IN nigh. certain. for tina, girl will make
him good wife:
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Houses biotcn doDn.-During severe
gale in Boston, on the 2 lss ul... block
Of four houses, on Cypress street. wers
blown down.. There wss one little boy
in house al the time Of its fall; but after
the houses were fiat, he crawlsd out
unframed. III
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HW the Russians Govern Poland. -
The following anecdnie gives a lively
idea Of the Russian rule Of Poland. A
Jew me, Cnssack in the forest; the lal-
ter robbed him Of his horse. OF return.
ing 10 town, he lodged complaint with
the maj " III command, who was with
what truth we shall see) reputed 10 be q
most rigorous disciplinarian. The Cos
sacks were paradel, the robber was point.
ed out. when with the utmost affron,ery,
he declared he had found the horse
Howl" replied the Jew. II was upoa
his back" Eyes" reiorted the Cos.
sack, Il found yon TOO. but, having no
use for a Jew did no, keep YOU" The
excuse was deemed sufficient. and The
Jew los, his stepd.
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The last number of Punch has capita!
hi, at the exquisi.es. A nice young man
is represented in cOnfab with cab driver,
and the following is the outline Of the
conversations:
"Drivah! have you got very good.
easy horse!"
"Yes Sir"
"A very gentle, fine animal!"
Gotta VERY fine 'oss Sir"
"Well, ah!--drivah?"
"Sir."
"DriUe me to neTt door,"
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A drunken north couniryman. return
ing from fair, fell asleep by the road.
side. where pig found him, and began
ticking his mouth. Sswney roared aus,
.Wha's kiesin me. roo? We see what
il is 10 be weel lket among the lasses!'
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-06-25

'Don't be in hurry-keep your seat,
when addressed to a visitor in an editors
Office, means, "clear out ~ fast ~ you
can"
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A man IN Ken.ucky has invented pill
80 powerful strong IN i,s operation. that
Il will work Cd the highest pair oil boots.
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A iaughabie incident is Told of nerv.
Gus man who imagined himself very sick:
reports were in the neighborhood that he
was given over by the doctor He was
observed early in the day. making rapid
strides through the streets. His alarmed
neighbor met him: "How are you
friend!" "Sick, very sirk!" .sWhere
row!" "Afler some one TO sit up with
me 10 night | am so plagued Cor watch
ers. that there is no one ! can depend
upoD!"
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An exchange paper says It 's as hard
10 tell where moderate drinking ends and
drunkenness begins, as j. is 10 tell when
a pig ceases to be pig and becomes a
hog. !.