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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-14
Sill Later.

The Telegraph, Capt AULD, arrived at Galveston,
on the 23d inst, with two days later dates from the
Brasor ST. Iago and four days later from the Army of
Occupation. This steamship left Brasos Iago at 10
o'clock, m day before yesterday, being only twenty
eight hours out. The Captain has kindly furnished
us with some memoranda, stating that on the 18th
inst, Lieut.. PORTER, of the 4th Regiment, (son Of
the late Commodore PORTER being out with fatigue
party Of ten men, surrounded by party of about
fifty Mexcans, (some of them wearing uniform) and
fired upon when within few miles of the camp.
Lieut.. PORTER and three of his were killed in the
attack the rest of the party escaping, returned to the
camp next day. 1t is stated that the guns of the
Americans were wet and would not fire. We no
explanation given why this party of soldiers should
be ranging the country with guns that rould not fire
Lieut. VAN Ness informs that nothing further
had been heard of COL Cross up to the l9h but that
the general opinion is that he is still a prisoner,
though not at Matamoras.
About so of the American army have deserted and
swan the river for the Mexican camp, but number
of them were shot dpserters while in the water.
The whole number of American troops is estimated
between two and three thousand and they said to
be in excellent discipline and eager for engagement
with the enemy. AMPUDIA's forces are reported al
between three and four thousand 1t is rumored that
ARsTA is about to supercede AMPUDIA in the command
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-14
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happily protect strengthen the whole These Placs
should be by the most females
health the earthly attribute Of happiness
Their habual be said influence
in blending that elastic with youthful charm which
served in those who them in an eminent degree TO the
advanced periods Of life
IndianapOlis BY DAVID cRAIGHEAD and TOM
LfNSON BROTHERS. l03-6m
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-14

Col. JOHNSON is on visit to Washington.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-14

Our friend and correspondent, A. B. c., at New
Orleans, has sent u.s. per steamboat Alexander Scott
papers containing the latest naws from the Army Of
Occupation, the most interesting of which we copy
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-02-16
THE TARIFF AND OREGON

correspondent Of the New York Express states, with
degree of confidence, that Plan is on foot in
Washington, TO form Treaty for the settlement Of the
Oregon question: the 49ih paralle-with the condition
that Great Britain is reduce her duties bread siuis
and TO levy duties British manu-
features above 20 per cent, except Iron and Coz
Such treaty. the writer states, will be ratified by IS to
Is. and he gives the division of on il.
The New York Tribune discredits the calculation, and
says no such Treaty can be crowded through the Senate
IL adds further, and we fully agree with it,
"Po!k and Buchanan may hector aud bully with regard
Oregon until the simple shall believe the countries
the verge OF inevitable War, and be ready TO jump at
any chance Of sverng that dire calamity still the Senate
will refuse chain domestic Legislation 10 the wheels
OF British Policy. Our rulers have power 10 settle tbs
Boundary dispute either by Negotiation Arbuauon snd
they ought do 1t forthwith. Every weeks delay Is
fraugh the loss OF Millions in the prostraon delay
Commercial enterprises which assured Peace would set
motion. The ul value OF the suip OF land really IN
dispute has been sacrificed already by the
OF War. And the politicians ioT whom the s~indling
Kane letter paved way the high places OF the naion
have ample power crush and Protective Tar
IT. but they have rig manacle the People st they
shall be liberty reconstruct Il whenever they may
tninA proper"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-02-16

the London Examiner Of 25,h April l.st aud said DO
Iron highly enlightened and distinguished source give
us ground hope that fair aud REASONABLE compromise
will able and influential advocates on both sides
OF the Atlantic.
Win so many pesuasives peace, aud such obvious
and iesso'e means OF preserving consistent
with the rights honor and interests OF both parties the
two countries should yet be embtoied there will be ,gre.
Nous ianlr somewhere, aud 'grievousy will be
ed The present moment 10 emineny critical. wrong
drecuon given TO the public councils may involve
consequences alike revocsbe and DISASTROUS All eyes
are therefore turned the Senate whose hands the
question soon 10 aud in its calm deiberave
dom hm confidence rsposed that unseemy prccip
tanon no impotence for making up issue, will be
lowed to bring into unnecessary and hostile collision oppos
ing claims, which there much believe that
negotiation reflection, and mutual good temper left
their natural course could fail harmonic snd adjust
remain. my dear sir with every OF conside-
ration and regard, mosiiaithfuly yours.
Voyage of Fues. See Mr. Clay OF ssh
November 1876.
ise Mr. Ganaun Mr. Clay Of ss,h November 1890
and the statement Of the American
hri,ish Comhn- -oner- on the lYth December 1870.
See Historic Abregee des Trates de Paix. &c, par
~ de Koch, continue, &c. par f. Schoe vol. Nv. l26.
lsub.oin the French text
'L'execution de Ia convention du Is Octobre, 1870
eprouNs restc, des difficulties qu la roiarderent Jus
QUEEN 1875. Files urent erminecs le % Mars de
AIMEE sur les ieux memes, par lie gsdier Espagnol Al
ava ct lie Lieutenant Ang- Posra qui echsngeent des
declarations dams lie collie de Nooka meme; spres qus
tort Espsgno tut rase. lee E-pasnos 10
psNion AnsIais tut psne signe de possession"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-02-16
A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

AT a Court Of Monthly Sessions. begun and held for
King George couR'y, the Court House. ON Thursday,
the 9Th day OF February 1886
the death OF LAwRINcE w. BEREY Esd was anuoun-
ced from the bar, by w X. Mason Esq who introduced
the following resolutions, with few remarks in which he
paid Just and appropriate tribute the character and viz
tues OF the deceased;
Resolved, That this Court and Bar have received with
Intense grief, the intelligence Of the death of Lawrence
'" Berry, Esq the Attorney for the Commonwealth in
the county OF King George.
Resolved, That they lament deeply the loss of an Off
GER Than whom none could have discharged his duties
with more ability fidelity aud suavy they lament the loss
OF Trend whom TO know wns to they lament the
loss Ut a valuable To the community of uncommon
OF every duty pertaining TO a good citizen
Resolved, That they syInpathse most deepy with his
family, IN the los- they have sustained and feel il priyi>
ege minge their tears with those OF his bereayei wi
dow and orphan
George Fizhugh, Esq then, IN feeling manner added
his testimony TO the many esmable qualities and virtues
Of the deceased, IN brief aud touching euloRy after
which, on motion Of George w. Lewis Esq II was
Resolved, That farther testimony OF respect for the
memory of the deceased the members Of this Court and
Bar the usual badge Of mourning the space of hr
~ days.
Resolved, That these proceedings be entered upon the
minutes oi the Court and that copy thereof signed by
the Cler be transmitted the family the deceased and
that another be communicated Editors of the VIZ
GINA Herald the Richmond Wing, and Alexandra Ga
zeIte for publication.
And thereupon the Court adjourned.
Teste:
WILLIAM s. BROWN Clerk
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-02-16

In submitting Mr. Cab'rs letter Of resignation To the
House OF Delegates, on Wednesday, Mr. Lyons, the City
Delegate, accompanied with the following remarks-in
the Justice Of which large portion Of the community
who know Mr.. Csbell well, will heartily concur.
MIR LvoSs said he held in his hand document intend
ed tor This House. which he begged leave 10 present
tie had it IN his possession yesterday and intended then
during the whole of day, that proper opportunity
c. Cabe Esq President OF the j. K. and h. Co.,
nouncng the House his resignation OF the office OF Pre-
siden said Company. He could nj forbear TO say
that presented this letter with the most painful emotions
arising from great regard and respect Tor Mr. Cabe,
and the that IN parting with him the Company
the State have sustained Oss Ut OF the most
faithful officers any company people bad.
There was however he would add consolation for
this Temporary fall at OF the anna
ble honorable and esiimabe in the world, the
hope faint IS, that the great work. upon
which so much - the hope ct prosperity, snd he would
add OF the pence OF the State depended would be
ced in the favor of the House lie did intend nod
fault with those who objected NJ. Cabel. lie had
doubt candid and patriotic IN their OP
position but he be allowed say that he believed
they were IN otro and experience woud demonstrate it.
Those who were opposed Mr.. CAbel, he sure.
would admit he had. by this emnsnty entitled
himself 10 their respect aud confidence man, sn1 al
forded additional evidence of HE purity and patriotism.
thus the first suggestion sapp' from the lie
gislaturr bowng himself to viii and, suppessEg al
selfish consderauon- offering himself voluntary sacri
flee . the public veal"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-02-16
JAMES RIVER AND KANAwHA CANAL

Ihe following IL concise statement OF the remarks o
Mr. CocxE, made in opposition the reconside
the vote given some days sinee) postPoning indefinitely
the Bill provide tor the OF the James River &
kanawha Canal to Buchanan, and for connecting It with
udcwater;
Ii the the motion reconsider was TO be est
question the OF the House regard o the BILL
he hoped the would prevail; tor the question
ut extending the Canal Buchanan had fully
ed, few days before, the postpone ndef.
nitey the further consideration Of the subject Why
consider, unless some be brOug ut
the support the b Are TO be told that an agu
mcnt IN favour OF TIE ball Is be found the resignation
OF the Presiden OF the James River Kanawha Company
which took place IA consequence OF remark made
this hoor lew days agl lie found IN the resignation
that officer, additional Tor opposition the bill
proposed, believing he did that Mr.. Cabel better
qualified perform the duties connected with his late Of
nee Than any who might succeed him. Was to be
urged before that House, that well cultivated mind and
the OF IL OF ID years, united with ardent
devotion the James River & ksnawha Improvement
rarely found in any officer the head OF similar work
afforded objection Mr. Cabel the President OF that
Company HIS yIglant attention, aud untlrng energy,
had rendered him best able to those N cult
which experience had made familiar him. and which
be encountered provided this work should be pro
secuted.
Ii the motion - reconsider preva led and the contem
plated bill passed, he would remind gentlemen that the
State would he required annually raise SS4 900 interest
the s 400, 900 which the Company had borrowed,
and ultimately pay the principal also give up the
debt OF S6O0,OOO due the State from the Company The
bill proposed. too, allow the Company borrow
81 300 900 but he would have kept mind that the
Stale would be the Company the RATIO Of I, II
took additional stock the of Sa000,00O. He
last had heard the attack which then made
upon Mr. Cahe, charging him with having managed the
affairs OF the Company badly But there single OBJ.
jecon then urged, which he Mr. Cabe did fairly
would be wasted by reeOnsidering the taken few
DAYS before.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-02-16
THE LATE FIRES

We made an omission in noticing the fires OF Friday
night The tirst consumed a snail building, Ia smoke
house we believe, the premises Of Messrs. Poore,
Murray e. Roper.) MIR. Carriers stable. The stable
itself was not destroyed
The second fire commenced about half past o'clock,
in the large Tobacco Box Mandatory of Mr.. James a.
Pareson South side o the Basin The building and um-
Der were consumed. Alec, stable with horse in it.
The fire then spread Mr. Lipmans grocery, and the
building was consumed the goods being saved by
ly removal.
Capt William r. Richardson's dwelling was consumed,
with portion OF his furniture.
The Tobacco Factory Of d. VI. Branch, next caught,
and was much damaged. Mrs. Browns frame house was
also consumed
The large warehouse Of Mes'rs. Ludam & CO. escaped
though exposed TO great danger.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-02-16
Letter Of Mr.. Rtr>s

We publish to-day the conclusion Of the mastery letter
OF this gres' Statesman. who. though retired from public
life, 'u regards h profound the agitation every
question in which the welfare and honor Of his
concerned 10 his quiet far from the bot and u-
muluous strife Of warning tongues and excited passions Mr.
Rives surveys with calm and r,judiced eye, the
r''s OF the Oregon separates with diserimi
mating hand the from the false; and deliberately mes
surog all the awful consequences OF unnatural war; de-
pic'. them. with pencil OF light in characters so marked
and vivid, that he who may read and understand No
public in country i better fitted than Wm Z.
Rves by commanding talents, by long experience in the
responsible posts home and abroad by perfect ia
mary with the question issue, by all the qualities OF
accomplished scholar shed light and knowledge upon
the exciting theme which sgses the land to its
and convey the sdmonory lessons OF wisdom and
justice in style which shall every mind and enehant
every heart But limited space orbids the
tended which would gladly bestow upon the
admirable letter Of Mr. Rives.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-02-16
A STRANGE YET TRUE STORY.

young and beautiful girl saws the B,.,o, Re-. os,,,J
and bright prospects, come few ago. while
s Was yet but OF sixteen yess, became attached 10
young sailor boy of her acquaintance VIII oh attachment
growing into earnest DEVOTION resulted in
engsaemsnt his Circumstance being made known 10 the
pn" OF the iair insmorats they demonstrated first but
hnuing all remnnstance be useless they thai
separation OF the parties should be Effected Such how
eSer was the strength OF affection the part OF the ny,
that became proper the opinion Of the parents to cut
on all communication between the devoted couple and
hnaiy to shut up the fair BY dnt Of determined D.
e'eenee however, an escape effected and the Young
lady eIoped assumed the guse OF sailor boy herself and
shipped ON board the vessel with her in IN,
espSe'y OF cabin boy Having performed voyage
sue landed IN New York. company with lover and
preparations were there made for their marriage Alter
lew days residence in New York. her lover
appeared aud rs she could moment doubt of his
"oenV she supposed he must have been murdered Not
TO be eonsoisd in her bereavement after fruess
70 gam some information respecting him. she resumed her
sailor apparel, and again shipped sailor boy and per
formed another voyage.
During TINS second voyage. she became acquaint ted
WIN another rover OF the deep. and strong feeling of
'aenent growing between them, she disclosed her sex to
h and an entered into that ON their arr
val IN port they would be married But here again she
w"dooped to disappointment Before consumation Of
the voyage death robbed her OF and again she
was thrown the world With resolution which ne Yer
deserted her, she again returned her md
performed several voyages believe the East
ues In tue whole OF this time the OF her
undiscovered by those with whom she associated Her
uniform kindness to all aud her readiness perform the du
ties her. for her the good will of a with whom
she was associated.
AT the expiration Of her last voyage, about three weeks
ago. she arrived IN this CITY, undecided whether return
10 he parents, or Continue her romantic wsnderngs In
ms state she came inadvertently the notice OF her s
lover. who, TO her surprise, called her BY name.
The meeting past description IL was the first time
o ou years that she had been recognized aud called
her night name He her the incidents OF his life since
MS supposed death IN New York. Suffice IL 10 saw that
their mutual explanations satisfactory The result OF
the matter renewal Of former friendship and the par
ues are 10 be married week The lady prese mt
~ years OF age aud although she has lost somhng Of her
ormer delicate beauty, after four years hardship and
Posure TO almost every Cline is described being
very progressing, and retaining all her former ardor and
mother, ana home.
We understand is the intention of the couple after the
naumnnia knots ted 10 return her parents who are
yet ignorant OF her whereabouts aud since her dis
appearance from her hOme supposed that she had commit
tee suicide.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-02-16

p The following beautiful lines (ssy. the lou,,,ll,
'ournsJ are from ssvo,s from whom ~,
should be glad 90 hear frequently They breath, IN,
very soul snd spirit Of the 6nes Of the old English
MARIAN.
The dull moon shineth down ON me-
The wan stars gmmer iviJy.
The sad wind sighe,h endlessly
In tho dark forest Msrisa.
Gloomy aud sad 10 every day,
The air In ds,k and dim slwsy,
Around me with its mantle gray,
And sm lonely, Marian!
The broad, deep river rushe,h By,
Lonely and grand but dresr,iy
wish. and oh, how earnestlyl
That were with thee, Marian
u he rain, the chill rain. pasheth down,
ast. last upon the sodden ground,
With the same Low and ceaseless sound
Oh! lam lonely, Marian.
The slad sun giveth thee his light
The stars CLEAN sweetly down at night
The earth Is beautiful aud bright
Around thy footsteps, Marian!
They are not strange who look on thee,
The, love thee with thy ightsome gle-,
But strange. strange all. those see,
And am lonely, Marian!
listen for some soft. sweet tone,
hear the forests gloomy moan,
All dear one. l am sad and lone
Where thou art not. my Marian.
In the long hours when midnight deep
Hath buried all, save me, IN sleep,
can but think VI thee aud weep
oh am lonely. Marian.
NovEAsER IS, ls+S. Rs..ss
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-02-16
THOUGHTS FOR PEOPLE WHO REFLECT.
To the Editors Of the IVhig:

To the Edifors Of the Whg:
GenIlemen-Ii must be obvious every thinking man
who hiss watched the current of since the
ing OF Congress that the Rulers Of Government from
misguided ZEAL or the mad infatuation of party spirit n e
abOuI-In the face of lair and honorable opportunity OF
avoiding ito involve our peaceful happy country
war; which, terminate may, compensate for
the evils II will entail. The horrors OF have been
often, and graphically depicted that II is unnecessary here
recapitulste-suice say, that the of property,
the awful destruction y! human life the battle field, tho
monsrous and nhuman butchery uf helpless women and
their innuc, osp ug around the resde only some
OF the evils which will resuI from such unholy event
Man Is selfish being. aud engaged IN advancing his
personal interests alas bat apt lose sight
the well being OF Others who have claims him which
he has righf disregard Beware then We OF OF
ice; We who have been set ia high places-how ye dis
charg, the pmmtted your charge Beware how
ye force your country unhiowed war. lest your
's;uc 10 Heayen!"
But the design of this communication, Messrs Editors,
- 10 suggest the expedency oi holding Public Meeting,
where citizens express their sentiments upon the
pursued by the Federal Executive, relation
present crucal condition with Great Britain; and pass
solutions BrgiAg all lovers OF Peace and Justice Religion
and Petty" throughout the length aud breadth of this
Union, operate IN using their (peaceiu)
deavois dUe ea!dHify And If, after having
done all holy eIfis Tor honorable peace
shall prove abrrtye when the impending storm OF wrath
created by selfish and ambitious men, does break
then 'arm for the Tight" with a ZEAL and
an ard,r which Heaven itself will approve.
Christians let appeal the "God OF Battles" for
iend this evil lie IL the almighty God, the Sup,en,
Governor Of all things whore power able
TO resist" call upon Clergy, then, lead the
Sanc;uary-to apart a day when every Church the
land shall make united humble, hearty Prayer
Almighty God, TO save our prosperous aud beloved naOG
from desolstun aud the sword!"-fes let US al pray
end pray hard for that word which cannot lie, tells IA
ta the efectua. terueH prayer Of the righteous avail
| eth much" PAClFICATOR.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-02-16

To tbe Edtors of The Wing
Genremen-we you have published the decline Of
Capt Iobson to be candidate for election this thing
not looked for by many Of hs irends. However we
hope oil bings happen Tor the best Will you please 10y
to the Wings Of Cumberland. ,hJ stl IN the ascend
sut) that meeting ~ M lake place February Court for
the purpose Of nominating supply the place d
our present worthy iromboH
We presume the nomination vii. fol upon either Cspt
ALLEs WusoS CopAin W.. ", THpENroS, either u
whom will give sausfncu,n Tive party, pnj, of course,
ihe county. They boh Pooco ,nea, ani veil quuIf
od Go, former hus served boz, county fur y,ars and ),
suvng aud oiPlucnced. MANY VOTERS
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-02-16
THE TAX ON PRINTERS.

We hat the Lcg.itufo will strike out tho tsr on
Printing Presses. lu feel II O, be on oner1us
snd unjust burden. When II necessary o. get tho
State out u debt wilrg 10 pay although we
DID not then believe that u wssls taH man vino had
printing establishment worth few hundred d0ltrs five "
ten dnars ysaf, while the carpenter the mason the car.
rsgs maker, the blacksmith, snd other mechanics who
had m u.and- OF dulas invested in capital we're not
taxed one cent Tex OF mechanics according ~ The cap
tsl they have and Then We shoud not complain Now
that the State ont 81 debt trust st the Legislature
Will strike the pitful ~ 500 Obtained from editors ou
Of the Revenue Bill vii. the Richmond papers cons
hs1 They may be rich snd able gay bot 10 s not 81
With the county editors.-l Charlottesville Republican
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-02-16
From tAe N. o. Psssy.as. Fec. Z.
THREE DAYS LATER From uAVAN

ine org L. SrHkrr arrived yesterday from Havana
having sailed on Sunday. the Let She brought papers
OF the 3l'i. but they contain news Of importance
The Havana editors supply small hiatus in regard 10
inc circumstance attending the fall of Gen Herrera and
nsslment OF the Government Of PHodes which had an
noyed us but the details not worth reproducing They
Illustrate, however. the effect OF putting restrain upon
press previously free The great Tact 10 more con
peiousy nevertheless that the revolution fervot Of Pare
zee was made to hinge almot entirely upon opposition &c
me Annexation OF Texas and the negotiations opened fo
me acknowledgment OF the II the Dsrio a., |,
"srina that we owe these gimpses OF Mexican news.
Ihe recent visit OF tho Captain General 10 vsriou. points
upon inc Island ct Cuba appears To have given impulse to
ne cause OF internal improvements several new enter
prises have already been projected.
In regadto the markets, need only say tina, mos.se.
tive. "
Supplies OF sugar arrive very slowly.
VI Tooaeeohhe new crop beginning appear and is
Ut very good gu abty - =