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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-24
Correspondence Of the Baltimore american.
WASuJScToN 10, ia q ID a,

The Vera Cruz Locomoter of the 18th Novem-
Der, which reached here to-day, contains an ex-
tract from an official despatch received in the CITY
OF Mexico stating that the people of the city of the
Angels California, assisted by number of Indians.
had taken several boats belonging to the United
States Squadron in the Pacific, and cut the threats
of one hundred and fifty sailors.
The despatch communicating this information is
dated Mazatan, Oct. 70. No credit is attached TO
the statement i'm this CITY,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-24

Inc New York Evening Post learns from Wash
lng'on' on ,he very best authority, that cores
Ponoence has taken place between Mr.. Buchanan
ana the authorities of Cuba touching the fitting out
OF Letters OF Marque, about which we have heard
50, much recently, from the ports of that island
The most positive assurances have been given by
the Governor of Cuba that the express stipulation
IN the treaty OR 1899 between Spain and the United
States, Interfering the fitting out of prvateers from
any Spanish port, against our commerce, will be
most religiously adhered TO- No prvateers of any
Spanish port. Mr.. Buchanan intimated distinctly
that the violation Of the treaty in this respect would
be just cause of war.-.Riehmond Wing ..
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-24

eo- special term Of the Circuit Superior Court
OF Augusta is now being held by Judge DUNCAN
for the trial of Chancery causes. The Court is ex-
pected TO continue in session for several weeks
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-24
L'sssArwe RssvstfcAN Amy, {,

SENoR GENERAL,-At 10 this morning. by an
official communication Of the Governor Of Coahuiia
OF the 9th inst, received your letter OF the 5th
sPprlsIng me Of your intention, by order Of your
Government, OF breaking the convention agreed up
on at Monterey, the 18th Of September last, and
passing on the 9th Of the present month the line
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-24

The operatives in the Virginia Woollen Factory
at Richmond, most Of whom are females. have pre-
scented to Capt. r. G. SCOTS company of Voun
teers five hundred yards of scarlet flannel for shirts
The present is handsomely acknowledged by the
Captain
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-24

03-A requisition for the second regiment of Va.
'uh'eers from Pennsylvania has been received by
the Governor OF that State. They are to rendez-
vous in the city Of Philadelphia, preparatory TO sail
ing for Tampico.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-24

Public meetings have been held in Norfolk and
Portsmouth, and addressed by several distinguished
gentlemen in each place, the object of which was
to facilitate the enlistment Of volunteers for the
Mexican war
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-24

0o- The Augusta Volunteers have been directed
by the Governor to uniform in Slaunton.-Ths
will delay their departure for some days.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-24

We understand that Capt. WIZ. b. ARCHER is
making rapid progress in raising another volunteer
company in this city, under the requisiton Of the
Governor, for the Mexican service. He wishes il
understood that bounty volunteers will not be re-
ceiVed.-R;eh Wing
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-24

o. The mails have been greatly deranped dur
ing the past week by the severe snow storm of
"Wednesday night and Thursday last. For three
days we were without mail from Richmond or
Washington.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-24

o1-Hon George E. Badger, Senator elect from
North Carolina, in place of Mr.. Haywood, resign
ed, was qualified and took his seat on Monday the
18th instant.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-24

a mass meeting has been called in Abingdon Fl,
the purpose Of cDdcavoFin9 to raise at least one
company in the South West for the Mexican war
We are glad 10 see even this sign Of life in Little
Tennessee.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-24

The snow storm Of Thursday commenced il
New York at 10 o'clock. A. NJ.
In Philadelphia, the storm began at s, A. NJ.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-24

seven companies Of Volunteers, of the ten called
Tor from South Carolina, have been mustered INTO
service, and are now III camp at Magnolia near
arrive, when they will start for the scene of action
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-24

GOWN. DANIEL, jr., esq, of Lynchburg, has
been elected Judge of the Court Of Appeals, to fill
the place of the Hon. Robert Stanard. decd.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-24
GENERAL, COIJRT

me General Court has ordered the discharge of
the lhree citizens Of Ohio, who had been arrested
Tor kidnapping slaves from Virginia. majority
OF the Court decided that the offence was commit
Ted beyond low-water mark on the Ohio, and there
lore not within the limits or jurisdiction of Virginia
The General Court has also decided on the case
OF the Rev Or: Plumer, of this city, that, under
the tax law OF Virginia, the salaries of Clcrg,ne,,
were not intended TO be embraced-the effect of
which Will be to exempt that class of citizens from
assessment. so far their salaries are concerned in
future, unless the Legislature shall change the law
SO as to embrace them in specific terms.
The Court also decided that the testimony Of an
individual, who denies the doctrine of future pun
ishment, is admissible in our courts.-Rich Ubir
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-24

London journal announces that many thou
sands OF stone cutters without employ in that CAPT
tol, had assembled together and resolved to embark
tor Canada and the United States. A committee
had been chosen to solicit subscriptions to pay their
passage. 800 of them had inscribed their names
upon list for the United States.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-24

The POSTMASTER GENERAL has issued circu-
lar to deputy postmasers directing them to remove
lne wrappers from all transient newspapers, print
en- circulars, price currents, pamphlets. and naga-
zines received at their respective offices, and if
found to contain any manuscript or memorandum Of
any kind, either written or stamped, or any marks
or signs, except the and address the person
to whom ii is directed, shall be charged with letter
postage by weight and if the person 10 whom it is
directed shall refuse to pay such postage, the post
master is to send it TO the office from whence it
came, and have the offender prosecuted for the pc
nalty or Sd. The name of the sender written or
stamped the wrapper Of a newspaper subjects
him to the same penalty
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-24

A correspondent of the Wing from Washington,
states The extraordinary fact, that Messrs Calhoun.
Benton, Atchison. Allen and Cass all refused IN
accept the office of Chairman of the Committee on
Foreign Relations. This station being one of the
most important and most honorable in our Govern
ment, the course If these gentlemen exhibits a re-
narAable reluctance TO assume the responsibility of
being Connected with the foreign policy of the Ad-
, III The motives Of Mr.. Calhoun and
Mr.. Benton may be easily conjectured from the
course OF each In regard TO our relations with Mex
leo, whilst the refusal Of Messrs Cass and Allen
may probably be referred to the chagrin with which
they found their solemn declarations in the OREGON
debate last winter so sgnaly iasied by subsequent
events
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-24

%, Major General Of the Army OF The L. S.
10 Gen. ID. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Com
mandcr- IN Chief
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-24

P. S.-if. perchance, the eye Of the kind friend.
who furnished us with much Of the material of this
number shGuid ilght upon 1t, he will please accept
OF his A,,s
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-19

dred thirty six thousand four hundred and
thirty four dollars and seventy seven cents
less than those of the preceding year,
While the disbursements have been thus
diminished, the mail facilities have been
enlarged by new mail routes of five thou
sand seven hundred and thirty nine miles;
an increase Of transportation of one million
seven hundred and sixty four thou and one
hundred and forty five miles, and the esta-
iishment OF four hundred and eighteen new
post Offices. Contractors, postmasters and
others, engaged in this branch OF the SER
vice, nave performed their duties with en-
dation.
For many interesting details connected
With the operations of this establishment,
you are referred to the report Of the Post
master General; and his suggestions for
improving its revenue are recomme ,ded to
your favorable consideration. Irepeat the
opinion expressed in my last annual mes
sage, that the business of this department
should be so regulated that the revenues
derived from it should be made to equal
the expenditures; and it is believed that
TINS may DE done by proper notifications of
me present laws, as suggested in the report
CT the Postmaster General, without chang
ing the present rates of postage.
With full reliance upon The wisdom and
patriotism of your deliberations, it will be
my duty, as it will be my anxious desiie,
to co-ol crate with you in every constitn-
ional effort to promote the welfare and
maintain the honor OF our common coun.
try. JAMES FOLK.
Washington, Dec. 8, 1916.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-19

A few weeks ago, Mr.. Holbrook, pri-
vate mail agent, bought large cheese in
Connecticut, and sent it to Washington, by
the mail agents along the route, as pres
ent to Col. Cave Johnson. Some one, in
stead of sending it as the giver intended,
mischievously clapped the cheese into the
Post Office mail, by which conveyance it
reached Washington, with one hundred and
twenty-five dollars postage charge on =
Col. Johnson refused the present, and order
ed "the cheese" 10 be taken back, so that
it might be properly filed away in the q dead
letter Office"
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-19
ARRIVAL OF THE CALEDONIA.
FIFTEEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.


The Steamship Caledonia arrived at Bos.
tonon Saturday morning at O'clock, ID
days and 10 hours from Liverpool, whence
she sailed on the 18th November.
Our latest adviceS by this arrival are IL
the 18th Nov. from Liverpool, and the 18th
from London.
Free Flour, U. S., was selling in London
at 32s. and 33s. per Dbl. In the Iivcrpool
market, tie same sold at 3ls Cd. to 32s. per
Dbl.
Corn 52s. to 54s. perqr.
The grain markets, both in England and
on the continent, are down.
The money market remains about the
same as at last advices. The Bank of Eng
land rates of interest is 3 per cent. Bullion
is belng transported from the Kingdom.
Cotton is 1Sd. lower. Sales small. Free
trade is progressing throughout Europe.
Rnmors of ministerial diSSenSions prevail
in England, but they originate in columns of
papers avowedly hostile to the Government.
The accounts which the Caledonia took
out to England, were considered favorable
in commercial point of view, for they
brought numerous orders contingent to the
opening of the American ports under the
new Tariff.
The Prussian Charge d'Afaires to the
States of North America, Baron Gerott, has
arrived at Berlin, 90 receive, in person, in
structions from his Government in relation
to treaty Of Commerce and Navigation to
be concluded between the Zoll Varien and
the North American States.
The misunderstanding between England
and France relative to the Montpenser mar
riage continues to afford vent for angry
pretensions on both side of the Straits Of Do
yer.
"A new article of import has recently been
brough! into this country from England, call
ed Soda Biscuit. Several shipments have
been made, bat the demand exceeds the sup
ply.
Mr.. Brellner, of Wick, Civil Engineer
at the request of the underwriters concerned
in the monster steamship Great Britain has
visited and reported jointly with Mr.. Alex
ander Brellmer, of Liverpool, upon the pres
emf state and position of the vessel. The
report OF these gentlemen is to the eff
feet that the Great Britain has as yet receiv-
ed comparatively little injury means
may be used for Bleaching her, by keeping
the stem TO the sea, until the next storm,
and it will then be perfectly practicable 10
get her off the strand.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-19

STAGE AccrDENT.-An accident happen.
ed to the southern mail stage yesterday
morning while on its way south, by which
the driver, Mr.. c. Ii. Bent, lost his life in a
melancholy manner. About miles from
the city, as the stage was proceeding down
a slight declivity, the body of the coach
lurched forward, and by some means as it
rebounded, became detached from the fore
wheels. The driver was thrown forward
between the horses, receiving in the fall, or
from the coach falling on him, fracture on
the skull which caused his death. He was
dragged by the horses some eighty rods be-
fore he could be released. An inquest was
held before Coroner Kelly, and verdict
rendered in accordance with these facts
Chic. Jour.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-19

A French Consul Imprisoaed.- Thdas,' at
Jean advices received per the sMiasquat
New Orleans, states that Monster Ga, had
French Consul at Monterey, CaifoTni utho
been imprisoned by the United States aestfd
rites at that port, because he had prot the
against the occupation of California byid TO
United States. The imprisonment is saber,
have taken place on fhe 29th Of Septemsai-
and that an English vessel Immediately the
led for the Marquesas Islands, to inform'ihe
French admiral or that STATEN Of the occur
rpnpp.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-19

A UindfaR-Thomas Kent, an Irish.
man, employed as a laboring hand onsour
railroad, last week. received intelligence, in
on authentic shape, that he was an inheritor
of an estate in the Emerald Isle, to the a
mount Of Gl3,000 or 100000. After read
ing tne letter, Thomas picked up his old
coat, and gave it sling as far as he could
off the dock, then calling has fellow country
men, told them of his good fortune, and put
them all through, ;" without stopping to count
cost. He starts for Ireland, we learn, this
week.-Bridq. Farmer.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-19
WISCONSIN HERALD:
-Extra.
LANCASTER, W. T., MONDAY, DEC. 81, Is4e.

IN order to give our readers the Presi-
dents Message at the earliest moment. we
despatched messenger to Galena, and had
1t printed in an extra; by which means we
are enabled to lay it before our readers 48
hours in advance Of the mail.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-19

Gen. Taylor is literally educated man,
and is good Greek and Latin scholar,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-25

bonds shall be cancelled by being exchanged for the
new bonds proposed to be issued by the bill. The eff
iect Of this amendment to make the canal pay for
half Of the principal of the present debt excepting bank
bonds)
The bill to incorporate the Richmond and Ohio Rail-
road Company passed in the lower House Of the
Virginia Legislature, Tuesday, as by vote of II
to 80
The receipts of the BALTIMORE susquehanna Rail-
road for the year ending the sOh September last
sl62 o24 ss and the expenditures sls0 2s9 &c. showing
an excess of receipts over expenditures amounting to
ssa,o5s a. Its total receipts since its
up to the 4th Of October last SAC 05 and its
expenditures for the time were $a7s 81 eav
ing balance Of $lssias IT, During the past year up
wards Of fifty cars for the transportation of freight
have been placed the road, and $4,000 Of its net
earnings maid into ths Sfata trea
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-25
TWENTY-NINTH CONGRESS-.
House OF Representatives.

WARRINGTON, Jan. 23d, l0+6.
We had rather spicy opening OF the House this
morning, in speech from Mr. Giddings, OF Ohio. He
took the attacks and that have been made
ed them with general broadside among other things,
he referred carcaure which has been for sale at the
desk OF the Intelligence Reporter in which Mr. 0iddinga
is represented piling weights to bring back the
children represented a. pouring out blood from
pitcher, TO represent the idea which he uttered few
DAYS SINCE that he would them pour out their
blood like wafer, than that certain event should
happen
made upon him few days since. Mr.. Bedinger replied
that he would not attack wind.mills.
Several attempts made to suspend the rules, 70
introduce reports &c These having failed the Florida
election case came up in order
cation OF his claim the seat which he occupies He
made pretty hard hits at Mr.. Brockenbrough, but
his Arguments were substantially those already publish
ed minority report and in his published statement
Mr. Brockenbrous h rose for personal explanation,
but was proceeding to re- argue tie caks-when
Mr.. SCIENCE, Of Ohio, rose to point Of order The
gentleman going into argumen u the case which
he not opposed TO, provided was done in order
He therefore moved that both tn gentlemen be
to occupy what time they chose This was not enter
tanned.
MIR BRocKsNBrouon then concluded his explanation
He said sorry that Mr. T.. had INDUCED IN snch
harsh LAM their relations up TO that time had
been OF friendly nature They we're bred together,
educated and had been bosom friends through
life together .
Mr. CULVER, of New York followed in very able
speech favor Of Mr. Cabelps claims Mr. c. 10 one Of
tho members Of the Committee on Elections.
After some explanation from MIR. Hamlin, MT Dooein;
of North Carolina got the ho0r and defended the ma
jorty OF the committee, of which he - . member
Mr. STEPHENS. OF Georgia, having got the hoor the
House adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-25
BALTIMORE, Jan. ~. ls4s.

BALTIMORE, Jan. ~, l6AS.
Winty Weafher-Do,ucirs FIRE ls'shins-Asvhefs
Stock Board, &C.
Af,er long season OF mellow, spring like weather.
lack Frost has returned with energy and spirit
far exceeding any display he has made in this quarter
for year or past.
Al the time am writing, destructive Ore Il raging
IN Batlmsrs street Charles, which has destroyed
the uphols,erins warehouse Of walter Crook, wsbbs
..yant iewery store and Coburn's large book store
Tbe flames are now somewhat subdued, and all danger
OF its spreading further 10 The dwelling part Of
the houses occupied by families. who saved niue OF
nothing of their furniture Loss cannot Do loss 'n
$40, 600, ....a.x
Seixhing was carried on TO great extent yeMeIasy,
and quite a number OF upsets were the consequently
furious driving With the exception Of some oiu.sss
and horse jumping on board Oh ,",s aams~s
wharf with sleigh attached to him. no serious oS"sss
Tur MARxy1s-Fiour-City Mills 10 held oy minen
at IS as and there appears little dlsposuon win nm IN
IN civ. wav at all events until after the arVa o. ne
s,osrrsr now daily expected Iom England Howard
street has sod freely at 50 for good mixeo p@nos ION
and 81 Ia for aggregate LOT the week
comprising some to 5000 ga. sos th Ia, rsss
1000 unon betwseu conslgnors and dealers Inc IN
sctons Of Flour for week the comprise % ss2 Dds ana
ia nall barrels There wsl also inspected 2ss uare
y .a EIour and 635 barrels Corn Meal Grain-Ihers
no,hny doing in wheat indeed there nominaily none
com,ng 10 market Corn taken as IL arrives wnich
In very small lots in wagons and cars 81 % 70 VI cen
for whhe and 81 to 50 for yellow Oats may % suo'ss
about 4Oc. -, ..-. q. a. -
srocx AND MorEv MARxsr.-The operations IN inc
stock market are limited en- the brokers complain OF
i,s dnlness Prices Auctuate in most descriptions snn
general downward tendency Cry M and Ohio
Railway Bonds s5f bid State six per censs nave oss
scna A. 10 With brysrs At the close at H. STERLING nvs
per cents 90 asked-no bids.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-25

Died.
In Brooklyn, Saturday, Jan. oath. MARY, daughter
OF James X. and Mary Cornwell aged 10 months and
days.
The friends of the family respectfully invited to
attend her funeral, Monday, Jan 26tb, at o'clock
Brooklyn 2t
On the gath instant MARY, wife Of J. Burke In the
Her friends and acquaintances are respectfully re-.
quested to attend her funeral from her late residence,
on Monday, at P. M 1872 Laurens street ct