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Washington telegraph., 1846-08-12

DRowNED.-An Irish woman named
Slaughter threw herself from the ferry boat
into the Mississippi river on Sunday even
ing, while the boat was crossing 10 the 9th.
er side. Her husband had joined the army,
and was about to depart. She had been over
to the camps in the morning and endeavored
to persuade him not 10 leave her, but re.
turned 10 this side without eifecting her de.
sires. The troops were to start that even.
ing and among them her husband. The
poor, distracted woman determined again
to cross the river and make another and
last appeal. But when in the middle OF
the river, dsspairing probably of edecting
her mission, she threw herself headlong
into the river, and was drowned before she
could be rescued. What equally adds 10
the sad occasion is, that the skiff which
brought her body to the shore, had put out
after the body Of a drowned man that was
seen TO float by. but was hailed by the ferry
boat to try and save the woman, which il
did. leaving the other corpse to float down
the swift rolling river; the skiff approached
it sufficiently near to discover that il was
in purifying state, emitting most offcn-
sive smell; belt was round its waist, and
the body appeared TO be that of a steam.
boat hand.-lMemphis Eagle.
Washington telegraph., 1846-08-12
ALLIGATOR OIL A letter f ON ST. Au

ALLIGATOR On A letter fom St. Au-
gusline says:
suppose you may not have heard that
we have discovered the utility of alligaiors-
An alligator is found TO be as valuable in
his way as spermaceti whale. An ex-
pedition has left this place for the river of
ST. Johns, and the dark tributary stream
of Black creek, swarming with these hide
Gus creatures, with the view of killing them
to obtain their oil.
The oil of the alligator is said to be bet
ter for lamps than even whale oil, and it is
extracted from the animal in considerable
quantity and without any great difficulty.
For this discovery we are indebted to the
Indians, who have been in the habit, for
how long time | know not, of extracting
the oil of the alligator and using il for vari-
Gus purposes. II makes fine Transparent;
fluid and burns admirably.
You know how many of these enorm-
mouse animals are shot out of wanionness
from the decks OF the steamboats, that plough
our watersl l expect hereafter to hear of
laws passed for their protection. Every
time an alligator of eighteen feet long is
shot in the long grass OF the liver banks, or
while he is swimming. barrel or half
barrel of oil is wasted. This should not
be. We must allow them 10 be killed on.
ly at the proper season, when they are
latest, and not permit their destruction al
the season when they lay their eggs.
The alligator is formidable looking
creature, it is true. but he is generally HARM
less. His office is 10 prowl in the sluggish
waters of this Southern region, pick up
what he can, and digest it into excellent
oil for the illumination of our houses. AL
igators will be esteemed as useful as pigs
perhaps more so; for their keeping costs
nothing. The danger is, that now the
world has discovered what they arc good
for. their race will be exterminated."
". Y. Erening Post.
Washington telegraph., 1846-08-12

We fear that Cap; Leavitt, and his
friends, eleven in number, who started 70
California last April. have been murdered.
A party OF hostile Cumanches have been
seen in possession Of their guns and other
arms, and the traders of Little river. in the
Seminole country, believe them to be
murdered. A friend from Little River in
forms US that Mr.. Leavitt was persuaded
TO return. as his party was entirely too small
10 undertake. 50 hazardous trip; but he re-
fused and declared his intention Of proceed
ing at all hazards. We hope that he may
have gone in safety; but that the party
would, for any consideration, part with
their guns, j. scarcely probable. We
think that there j. little doubt Of their hav-
ing been murdered.-Arks. Int.
Washington telegraph., 1846-08-12

The following is an extract from the
correspondence Of the n. Y. Journal OF
Commerce:
II ID the opinion Of Gen. Gaines that
only beginning has been made towards
the conquest of Mexico; that most seri.
Gus and arduons work is yet before our
troops; and however brilliant and wonder4
fiji the victories Of our arms, the effect thus
far is chiefly moral one. | inter from
what be said. that the Government will
have great difficulty in carrying into exc
culion its designs. So that in Kentucky
phrase, i j. not best for us 10 .halloo till
we get out Of the woods" or in the more
apt and striking phrase of Scripture, .'let
not him that putieih on the harness, boast
as he that putIeIh il off," Taylor seems
sagacious and deliberate, and he may be
coolly meditating blow which, when
struck, will be far-reaching in its effects;
but 'dclays are dangerous enemy
gains time and strengih-ihe people feel il
to be war Of invasion-and who does not
love his home and his children, his iireside
and his country Mexico is weak, say we;
she can be easily conquered. Were we
not weak in 1776-and yet did that mighty
nation conquer usl Die England success
fully invade usl Did she even vanquish
us, when possessed of the heart OF our
couniry-when her victorious banner float
ed over Boston, Philadelphia and New YORK;
II will be founl no chld's play.
Washington telegraph., 1846-08-12
ARRIVAL OF THE GREAT
BRITAIN


The Great Britain arrived at New York
on Tuesday. She sailed three days after
the Cambria. We extract the follow
ing from Wilmer and Smiths European
Times.
Since the sailing of the Cambria, on
Saturday, direct arrival from New York,
the Cambridge, brings days news IN ad-
vance of The previous advices. and the West
India Company's ship Tay, communicates
some additional details respecting the
rupture between Mexico and the United
States.
Upon this rupture, and IFS consequences,
the eyes of the whole OF Europe are at the
present moment intensely fixed. There is
no other subject of Importance to divide
public attention. In the 'leaders" OF the
press, in the current gossip of the day. in
the Councils of the State, it is the principal,
almost the only theme. Now that the
differences arising out of the Oregon have
beel settled, collision in the Cuff OF
Mexico or in the Pacific, between the
American and British squadron, arising
out of this trumpery Mexican row is to be
dreaded. Several vessels have been or
dered to proceed to the Gulf for the purpose
as the newspapers term it, Of protecting
British in eresis," and the squadrons oi
both nations, according to the latest ac.
counts, were at Mazatlan, in the Pacific.
What the nature of the advices transmitted
TO the commanders of these vessels may
be, has not of course transpired, but any
impertinent interference in a dispute with
which England has no concern, forms, il
is to be hoped, no part of them. Indeed,
the readiness which the government of Sir
Robert Peel evinced in rendering its SER
vices to heal the breach between Mexico
and America, iorbids such presumption;
but sailors are Indifferent diplomatists, and
sword and a blow" is more characteristic
of Neptune's sons than of any other class
of men. The apprehension is, that the
peace of the world may be compromised
in such hands. The sword of Damocles,
suspended by hair. was not more fragile.
The contest, of which the Rio Grande
has been the scene, shows, as we before
remarked, how utterly incompetent the
Hispano blood is to compete with the
Auglo lo.Saxon. The weaker race is DOOM
ed to be absorbed in the strongest. and the
whole North American continent, in despite
of all obstacles, will be peoplcd and ruled,
al no IeiilOtC udgs W hheto-hu'Si'So
Nothing can prevent such a consumat:on-
The desire of the friends Of peace and Of
progression is, that il may be done without
derogating from the dignity of our common
Neutrality-suspicious. any violation of the
eternal principles OF right.
LIVERPOOL CoTroN MARKET, July A.
Sales to- day Of 5000 bales, principally to
the trade, without the slightest change in
prices. There is a good choice offering in
American sorts.
July 6.-We have had good demand
Sales amount to 1000 bales, OF which spec
ulators and exporters have taken 1000.
Market firm.
July Market quiet TO -day--noi more
than 5000 bales sold: of this exporters have
taken 1000 bales of quality at 5l 10 6ad.
There is no change in prices, nor do holders
show any disposition to make sales; upon
.he whole the market is barely supplied.
Washington telegraph., 1846-08-12

The Ldte Pope Of Rome.-We copy
the following interesting particulars from
the Paris correspondence ofihe Charleston
Courier:
"The deceased sovereign whose name
was Mauro Capellari. was Benedciine
Monk, (cailed in the caEon law Black
FriarS,) of the congregation of the Cam
aldolites. He was born at Belluno, n town
in the Lombardo Venetian Kingdom, in
the North of Italy, on the 18th September
1868. He died, consequcily. in his slsi
year. Previous to his accession to the
Chair of ST. Peters, he had distinguished
himself by his great erudi:ion, his profound
theological leaning and extensive acduain
tance with the ancient and modern langua.
ges of the East. He was created Cardi-
nal, and called TO form part OF the Sacred
College in the year 1925, under the Ponii-
licaic of Leo Xii. In very short time
after he was placed at the head of the Col
Iege of Ike Propaganda. and the important
duties of his post gave full scope for the
exercise of his various and high capacities
In 1929, upon the death of Leo MI, Mau-
ro Capello was designated by public opir.
ion as his successor, and his pretensions
were sustained by the votes of respecia-
bic number of Cardinals Conc'ave, but the
Austrian influence was opposed 10 him and
Castiglioni; Plus VIII, was elected afier
sc days sitting of the conclave. He was
more successful, however, in the conclave
ofls3l, when, upon the death of Plus VIII,
he was chosen Pope. Gregory XVI, was
the 25Sth successor of St. Peter. There
has been an uninterrupted succession TOR
Is centuries. No Dynasty in the world
can date its origin from 50 remote an epoch.
Washington telegraph., 1846-08-12

Mrs. JUpGE LYNcH.-On the IO;b uI,.
ahou, forty laIies Of the village of Utica,
Michigan, secretly assembled, proceeded
TO bowling alley. armed with axes,
haicheis, hammers, &c, and completely
demolished it. They had view ed this in.
sidious f5e 10 their domestic peace for some
time with an anxious and jealous eve; and
having waited in vain FOR some legal pro-
cecdings against it, de:e. mined for once TO
take the law in:o their own hands. They
went a. i with much spirit and energy-
hacked The bed Of the alley-torc down the
walls, razed the roof to The ground. and
fin shed with 'rampling upon and breaking
TO pieces tie roof. The building was so
feet long. and this work Of destruction was
accomplished in lille less than an houri
We wonder If the husbands Of these ladies
knew they were ouil-PhiLa. Sat. Post.
Washington telegraph., 1846-08-12

CANSIBALIsN OF THE ANCIENT MExrcArx-Hx-
man SdcrIfces.-The ancient Mexicans used a,
celebrate their religious festivals by fsastinu am
the flesh or their prisoners or or slaves whose
hearts their priests offered up to their idols in The
gorgeous places which reared their pyramida.
forms throughout the domirions of Montezuma.
The Spanish clergy who witnessed these horrible
scenes, which were of every day ocrurance be-
lore The conquest, declared that this srtal hellr
was n device Of Satan to counterfeit the Holy
Sacrament and the death Of our blessed Saviour.
Montezuma's dinner table was never without
nesh of human victims That monarch and his
nine hundred and fiffy wives habtuaIIv toasted
on the flesh Of infants and Young children, pre-
pared In the most luxurious forms. The number
OF persons sacrificed yearly in the Montezumas
empire, Is stated at from twenty thousand to ffty
tno1sand. Cortez, the Spansh conqueror count
ca I5bsUU0 skulls of these victims i'm one Mexican
temple alone I'm times of drought, the priests
sacrificed thousand OF infants daily, offering nd
Their hearts TO the god of rain As the little
creatures were conveyed in gay professions 10
me bloody temple, their cries, united with the
Wia chaunfs of The priests, would reEd the air.
ana the more the children cried, the more the
priests reJoIced, that being considered as a sure
slgn OF rain. The priests would cut open the
ofeast Of the victim, tearing out the heart, and
presenting II 70 the idol They would smear their
nead ana garments with the blood, crowds of
worshPPers prostruting themselves in the mean
'ne around the foot Of the pyramidal temple.
In some Of the secluded districts Of Mexico,
ana our own county, there Indians, even at
ms DAY, who 20 through the ceremony Of roast
ing certain portion Of the body of everv enemy
slam IN battle. and. after presenting IL 10 their
lips, The warriors throw it to their women who
devour it with avidiiy.
Washington telegraph., 1846-08-12

CoNeREssroNAL.-In the Senate, to-
day, the river and harbor (House) bill
was passed to third reading.
Mr.. Niles addressed the Senate al length
in opposition to the tariff bill.
The House took up in committee the
bill making appropriations for various ad-
ditional objects. One ofthese-aPpropria-
ting money for pay and mileage oi
,nembers-led to long debate OF no gen.
eral importance. The bill was finally re-
ported to the House and passed.
The amendments of the Senate to the
army appropriation bill were considered
and finally acted upon. So also was the
bin making appropriations for naval PEN
sions
The House then passed (at late hour)
10 the special order of the day, which was
the consideration of sundry propositions
relative TO the public printing. A debate
was open, to benches two-thirds empty, by
MIR Garret Davis. The committee rose be-
fore he had concluded.
Union Of The 20ih inst.
Washington telegraph., 1846-08-12

AZ IRISH INTERrEETER.-A Mexican passes
through the camp with a large jug, curiousIy
laced with STRIPS Of raw hide, suspended on his
back by u belt running over his forehead; he is
crying in his own language, milk, milk. A group
Of soldiers stop him and commence buying his
grateful food Every thing goes well as long
as every cup full OF milk delivered is responded
TO by picayune. A soldier that wants milk and
Picayune, hollis out his cup and says, in good
round English, MIR. Mexican, let me have some
milk, and will pay you in the morning" Mon
grel stares eloquently, II don't understand yon-n
The soldier repeats his wish to purchase pre-
sently, and TO pay prospectivcly. The Mexican
Is sun staring about for information A good ma
tured looking Irishman, who distinguished himself
by his bravery IN the battle Of the 9th, comes to
the relief Of the embarrassed parties Turning
to the mlkm1n he says in round Hibernian, ..Ye
mixed divil, don't ye understand that Jim Fry
there, wishes TO ghet some milk on a credit, We
blaekgnardl' and Paddy turns ON his heel and
marches away perfectly satisfied that he has dis
sIpaied The matter Of difficulty under considera-
tion.-N o. Tr0Pic.
Washington telegraph., 1846-08-12

THE WAR.-Gen. Mckay, in closing
the debate on the tariff bill, in the House,
on Thursday, said:
IL this administration does the duty it
owes 10 the country, and TO humanity, il
will bring this war to close, as be be-
lieves ii ought TO do, whenever Mexico
will consent TO the establishment Of our
boundary ai the Rio Grande, and will give
sufficient guarantee of indemnify to our
citizens. He was opposed 10 war Of
conquest-to despoiling Mexico of single
part of her territory. He believed the
administration had done its duty-nothing
more than it, dnty-all that it could do TO
avert this war, which was forced upon Us.
II his course rere pursued, the tc0r might
be closed IN sir months-perhaps in three
months,
II, then. the war were brought to close,
as he hoped, in three or six months, this
sum (S9, ,300, 900 on hand in the Treasury
would be ample TO defray IFS crpenses, and
he did not propose 10 raise additional reve-
nue. for the war.
Washington telegraph., 1846-08-12
The EFFECT IN FRANCE OF THE RIO

The EFFECT IN FRANCE OF THE RIO
GRANpE VICTORIES Walsh, the
Paris correspondent of the National Intel.
ligencer, speaking Of the effect of Gen.
Taylor's victories, says:
Before the end of the sitting of the Depu
ties on the I7rh inst, two eminent members
of the Chamber (of the opposition) went to
Versailles, where then was, to congratu-
late me on the Rio Grandc occurrences,
and to describe the effect of the intelligence
on the Chamber. Lively satisfaction per-
vaded the assembly; most of the Conser.
vatives even betrayed that feeling; Mr..
Guizot, two OF his colleagues, and few
of his party, the nearest and most devoted,
were alone chap-fa.len; their disconcertion
served to amuse the rest. Ii was added
by my visiters that, should war between
the United States and England ensue,
twenty thousand French volunteers. under
the command of experienced officers, would
at once endeavor to reach your shores, for
the purpose of joining in the invasion:of
Canada. This does not pass from me as
an Indictment TO war, which deprecate
as much as any one, under the proper re-
serves of honor and right; but it is meant
as evidence Of the disposition of the French
in general. They are far from being re-
conciled to the British. With a few ex-
ceptions. have not, in my long and various
intercourse with Frenchmen, encountered
any one entertaining for the British, as a
nation. other sentiments than Jealousy, dis
like, and immemorial resentment. Veteran
officers of the garrison Of Versailles, with
whom have chatted at the reading room,
which frequent there, on the operations
of Gen. Taylor, pronounce the most fat
tering judgment in respect TO boldness, skill
and the entire professional process.
Washington telegraph., 1846-08-12
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The VETERAN OF NAPoLEoN.-As
Churchill's battalion Of artillery were ad-
vancing 10 take their position in the second
line OF battle on the sih, private in the
9Th regiment was come UP to. who lay
upon the battle field with both legs shot of.
He was one of the first that fell after the
rannonade commenced, and was veteran
in Napoleon's wars. After having escaped
in the terrible conflicts Of Austerilz and
Wagram, and in the retreat from Moscow,
and the battle Of Waterloo, he lived To fall
on the Palo Alto. from a cannon shot from
a Mexican battery. IS his fellow soldiers
passed him and noticed AZ every pulsaiion
Of his heart, that the blood flowed from
his wounds, they stopped an instant 10
sympathise with him. the noble hearted
fellow, as his eyes were glazing in death.
waved them on, and with biz last breath
said, go comrades, have only got what
soldier enlisis for"
Washington telegraph., 1846-08-12

mil ADMIRARI."-Such is the motto
oil Great Britain in respect 10 the deeds oi
America. She views them coolly, quietly,
and without either wonder or emotion
She is as little surprised at their occur
renee as the mathematician is astonished
at the accuracy OF his own calculaiion.--
She sees her way both TO them and through
them, and would have been more surprised
had they turned out Otherwise than they
have done.
The feats on the Rio Grande have been
gallant and successful. No man in Eng
land doubts it. No man in England sug-
gesis even second Interpretation of the ?.
nor cares about refining upon their natu
raj Specification. We admit, without res
ervaiion that they exhibit some important
facts, and that TO some extent, viz: the
iranscendent merits OF the American army,
the strategic skill of the officers, the impet.
uous energy of the soldiers, the considerate
forbcarance of the suffers. For any
exception that we take TO his conduct,
General Taylor may deserve a triumph,
and Capt. Ringgold the honors Of an ova-
tion. They have fought well, and kept up
a character which was before high enough
TO be independent of either bravado or ex-
aggeration. More than that, they have juss
doEe what we expected, and what we fore
told they would do. Who so dear TO us a.
the man who iuliills our propheciesl
The Alexicans themselvs are nJt dishon.
ored. Let those who think lightly of Amer.
lean courage attribute the success in ques-
iion TO the weakness of their enemy, rather
than to the valour of their corquerors.-
We reject the alternative. America won
the fight through her own inheren, heroism
The cause was gained by the strength OF
the one rather than by the weakness of
the other.
Such is the lact-a fact probably admitted
through the whole length and breadth OF
Great Britain: by the Gael and Welshman,
as well as the consanguineous Anglo-Sax.
on.-London Morning Chronicle.
Washington telegraph., 1846-08-12

A SCENE IN CoNGREss.-We expect
quite a scene in the House OF Representa-.
fives in a day or two Gen. Mcconnell,
OF Alabama few days since, in the House
oi Representatives, proposed 10 locate a
Land Office some where with his consiit-
uents. A member from Ohio (Mr. Saw
yer) moved to lay the motion on the table.
The following conversation then occurred:
Mr.. McConnell-Wha has become Of
my motion, Mr.. Speaker
The Speaker-It was laid on the table.
Mr.. McConnell-At whose insiigaiionl
The Speaker--On motion of the gentle
man from Ohio.
Mr.. McConnell-Which gen,lcman7--
Was it Sawyerl
The Speaker nodded assent.
Mr.. MISUNDERSTANDING Mr.. Saw
yer)-Old Sausage, if you ever put your
fingers in my mess again, III present you
with fat sausage, which will last you a
few days. N omit some hard words.)
The next morning Gen Mcconnell was
up very early, went to market and bought
very large sausage. about six inches. and
nearly as many in circumference. which
he carried upto the House, of Representa-
,ivcs. He laid il on bis desk during the
day. but had no opportunity TO dispose Of il.
Some Of McConnell's colleagues have been
trying to dissuade him from carrying on;
his purpose. They say il will give the
Ohio man cause Of offence. lie says be
intends il for thai. and swears that the first
opportunity he will present him with the
sausage, accompanied BY the best speech
he cau max n on ths arra sipn
M. ". Tribune.
Washington telegraph., 1846-08-12

NENERATIoN-A Frenchman who was admit
ted day Or two ago into the Hall OF Indepen
dence- az soon he in front Of the statue OF
Washington, sank down uPnn his knees, pouring
forth the most enthusiastic and chastened admira-
ton Of the great and good man il r-presents.-
being only a Frenchman, and not a freedom
American, he did not claim to write or carve his
name upon the wall, or whitile a piece from the
statue, but appeared happy to be permitted 10
express his veneraiion for the place, and The men
and events by which il was made sacred, in a
quiet and orderly way.
Washington telegraph., 1846-08-12

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL VoYAcE.-Thc
brig Frances Amy, Capt. Binney. arrived
al this port yesterday morning from Gu
bana, on the Spanish Main. where she
has been engaged for a second time by The
Baltimore San Pedro Company, with
diving bell and apparatus, in obtaining
sunken treasure We are pleased tn learn
;ha, they have been very successful. and
bring home upwards of S26, ,Oo0 in specie.
recovered from the wreck Of an old Spanish
man of-war, which was sunk on her return
TO the continent Of Europe, having on board
a large amount of money. The Frances
Amy made successful voyage to the same
place in the fall Of ls45. and obtained then
about Sl7.5O0, and large quantity Of old
copper and install. This last voyage has
consumed upwards of eight months, and
we learn that on the last day Of their oper-
ations ai the wreck, they obtained near
$500. but hearing Of the war with Mexico,
il vas deemed prudent 10 return home
without delay.-Bah. Clip.
Washington telegraph., 1846-08-12

The UsE or THE TELEcRAPH--A merchant of
Philadelphia taken IN Baltimore the other
day on sheritfs warrant, and in daress, without
friend "a this city by whose inrerpositon n.
could escape visit 10 the Jail. "A thought struck
hum IN his depression, and in custody OF the Sh-r-
III he visited the telegraph Office A message
was despatched TO Philadelphia, a draft drawn
and accepted, and in half hour the parry was
released, blessing the arts and sciences general,
and Morses Telegraph in particuar.-Bait. Sun