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FROM MEXICO.

We are permitted to make the following extract of
letter from Vera Cruz, recently received in this
city. 1t comes from a source entitled to credit,
though its estimate Of the resources of Mexico,
both financial and military, may be exaggerated.
an few days after their revolt the troops of
Ampuda returned to their duty, and the division
undar his command said to be 1900 strong marched
on the l4th instant from San Luis Potosi for Mata
moras, on the banks Of the Del Norte. The division
of General Vega, who succeeded Arisa, it is said,
also on the march from Monterey to that point
Besides a loan of one million eight hundred and
eighty thousand dollars, which the government ne
gotiated a short time since, other have
been adopted to raise funds, which, it is believed
will enable it to assemble a force Of six or seven
thousand men on the Del Norte by the end Of
March, or the middle ofApril.
"Several Of the departmental assemblies have re-
fused to act under the present government In con-
sequence Of this, decree has lately been issued
vestng authority in the governors of the different
departments to elect members of assembly. This,
with his arbitrary decree against the press, and
suspicion that he is favorable to a monarchy, has
rendered General Paroles extremely unpopular, and
it is believed, win combine party sufficiently pow
erful to overthrow his government. 1t is said that
the commander Of the English ship-of-war off Vera
Cruz, expects English squadron Of two ships-of-
the line, two frigates and some smaller vessels soon
to arrive from England"
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CONGRESSIONAL

The Senate, to day, refused to concur in the
amendments made by the House TO the joint resolu-
tion Of "notice" as amended by the Senate, by q
vote Of 30 to 81.
discussion took place on the resolution, reported
from the Committee on Printing, authorizing the
printing Of twenty-five thousand copies of the an
nual report Of the Commissioner of Patents, in
which Messrs. Calhoun, Ashley, Sewer, Cameron,
Bright and others, took part. We give as full a re
port as the demands upon our columns, and the ma
ture of the subject warrants. The resolution was
adopted.
The bill for supplying deficiencies in the appropri.
atoms for the fiscal year, ending 30th june 1886 wal
passed, with few triAing amendments.
The House spent the first part Of the day in Com
mittee Of the Whole on the state of the Union in de-
bate on the bill TO regulate trade and intercourse with
the Indian tribes in the territory Of Oregon.
The committee then rose to receive, in the House
message from the President in answer TO MIR. C. J
Ingersols call for certain papers touching the expen
ditures Of the secret service fund whilst Mr.. Web
ster was at the head of the State Department. The
President declines, for of State policy,
furnish the documents called for, but transmits tn,
correspondence embraced in the resolution touching
the case of Mcleod
Having disposed Of these matters, the Hous,
again took up the joint resolutions of notice which
were this day returned by the Senate, with mes
sage that it disagreed to the amendments of the
House. The House, having first refused to rsced.
from its amendments, insisted upon them; and the
matter is still before it, the unfinished business
on motion TO appoint committee of conference.
We very much regret that we are compelled by
the pressure OF the foreign news upon our columns
to lay over these very interesting proceedings, o
which full report was prepared.
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MEXICAN AFFAIRS.

The following is the copy Of a letter received in
this city, from gentleman in Vera Cruz, April LIST
The alleged postponement of the revolution in Mex
leo is, most amusing suggestion, though it is
treated by the respectable writer in very serious
point Of view. 1t reminds US of the anecdote of
Dean Swifts putting off the eclipse till another
day:
al acquainted you yesterday with projected
revolution which to have taken place last even
inc; but it was put off until this morning to consult
Cen. Amonte, who was expected,
"Ths morning, after his arrival, junta was
called. when it was found there were two parties
one for the immediate return Of Santa Ana, to be
placed at the head Of the government; and the other
in favor Of pronouncng for General Almonte, with
the proviso that the doors should be opened for
those that Paroles had banished; and ifthe voice OF
the people placed Santa Ana again at the head Of
affairs. II was well. So the junta broke up; Gen.
Almonte will quietly embark on board the Brit.
ish steamer for Havana, on his way TO France
where President Paroles has sent him.
"An Americas frigate has Just anchored at Sacr.
6cios, which | take to be the Potomac.
"There are ten miles outside, $50 troops from
Mexico bound TO this city"
The following is a letter we have just received
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wise and prudent man. General Gaines thought
proper 10 that state of affairs to call out a
portion OF the militia OF Louisiana; and Gen.
Taylor, acung with proper discretion, called upon
the President Of Texas then exercising del
egaed authority from the convention, UNI
der the former constitution, until The State
constitution should be accepted by the Con-
gress OF the United States, TO furnish these COM
panles Of volunteers. They responded 70 the call
made by President Jones and performed faithfully
services which Gen. Taylor himself had character
lied as important and valuable. They had render
ed the service demanded of them. They had not
received the pay for those services, and il did seem
TO him that 1t was but just that they should stand
on the same footing as the volunteers from Lou
isiana.
The question was then taken on the amendment,
and It was rejected.
rHE MINISTER TO CHINA.
Mr.. EVANS asked if there had not been letter
received by the committee from the department rea-
tive to the mission to China.
Mr. HUNTINGTON replied in the affirmative.
The letter was read.
Mr. EVANS wished to inquire whether that mis-
sion TO China was still in existence, or had termi-
mated Was the salary Of the commissioner going on!
What was the condition Of the affair
Mr. ALLENrepied that the mission was still in
existence. He had not made special inquiry into
the matter, but he believed that the minister had re-
turned home on leave, and expected soon TO resume
his position.
Mr. ARCHER. 1t was not on leave entirely, but
IN consequence of the state of his health which he
(Mr. A understood disabled him from proceeding
to his destination He had heard that it was the
intention OF the gentleman soon to resume his voy-
age.
Mr.. CASS here asked question of the senator
from Maine, Mr. EvASs,l which the reporter did
not hear, but the purpor Of which will be from
the answer.
Mr.. EVANS. A year ago the then Secretary Of
the Navy, Mr. Mason, transmitted the account Of
DIR. Jones, and others.
Mr.. CASS. Did he recommend their payment
MIR. EVANS, in reply, read from the report in
which the non-payment was stated TO have arisen
from the exhaustion Of the appropriations. II
struck him (Mr. E. that certainly the accounts
ought to be paid.
The question on concurrisg in the smendmen ts
agreed TO as IN committee of the whole was then
put, and carried in the affirmative.
And then, on motion, the bill was read a third
time, and passed.
The Senate then adjourned.
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THE richest stock Of lace goods.--We

THE richest stock Of lace gOOds.-We
l. have now received our large, cheap, and spen-
did stock Of lace goods, the most complete assert
ment in the District. They have been purchased in
the northern cities within the past week, and our
arrangements are such that we shall receive new
goods every week during the spring season. there
fore customers can rely upon finding at store the
newest and latest style of everything belonging to
the lace business Our stock consists, in part, fol.
lows:
LACEs AND EDGINGS.
Maleens, French plat, illusion, blond, English
and German thread, fllesh, Point d'Alancean, mil
liners lisle and wire-ground.
FANCY NETS.
Plat, gimpure, zig-zag, bruxelles, illusion, Brus
sells, polka, and bobbinets.
FRENCH EMBROIDERIES.
Chemisets collars, cuffs, sleeves, pocket handker
chiefs, very rich, Swiss and cambria insertings and
edges.
Illusion, fauls, wells, and capes, &c.
BONNET RIBANDs.
We have, perhaps, the largest assortment in tn,
Also, wreaths, outside bonnet and face flowers =.
FOR DRESSES.
White, pink, and blue carleton muslins.
LADIES' GLOVES AND MITS. -
Kid, black net, twisted silk, Isle thread, anc
fancy.
Also, ladies' dress capes, infants do.
Polka capes, white cotton hose.
White and black gimps and gimp cords.
Silk and Isle rouches
Linen handerchefs, green berege.
| And many other goods not enumerated.
A call is respectfully requested, when we shsI
mention the prices, the cheapness of which will b
the most astonishing Of all. .
| MAXWELL e. SEARS.
| The place is Roby's old stand, Pennsy wanna ay
enue, between 9th and 10th street, next door to
lLindsey's hardware store
NJ b. Milliners and other dealers will be SUP
Piled at a very small advance. M. a ;.
| April 20--eo3tif
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AND HARNESS at auc-

TN the matter of Paul Rogers, deceased.
/ Notice is hereby given, that if Paul Webster
Rogers, and Edmund Rogers, the sons of Paul
Rogers, late Of Croydon, in the county of Surrey in
England, gentleman, who died on the 10th day Of
February lS45, or either of them, were living on
that day, information of the fact is required to be
given to Jacob Read Rogers of Lewsham, Kent in
England, auctioneer, and Jacob Read Rogers, the
younger, of Pomeroy street, old Kent road, London
gentleman the trustees Of the will Of the said Paul
Rogers, or to Messrs. Wilde, Rees Humphrey, and
Wilde, of College Hill, London, their solicitors,
or before the 10th day of February, 1s47, other.
wise thew win be excluded of all benefit to which
they would be entitled under the will of the said
Paul Rogers.
April 20--law3w
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Mr.. G. S. Houston, who has been detained from
the House several days by indisposition, resumed
his seat to-day.
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NEW PAVILION ARENA,
Under the management Of

MessrS. WEIGH, MANN, & DELAVAN,
Proprietors of the National Circus and Splendid
Theatre, Philadelphia, who will have the honor OF
introducing their popular and really talented COM
pany of equestrians, dancers, gymniasts, Volt
geurs, scene and act riders, to the discerning pub
lie Of Washington,
ON MONDAY EVENING NEXT, ArmL 20,
For performing one week only, as the troupe are
particularly engaged to revisit Philadelphia on the
following week April 81, 1886.
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Mr. Yulee Of Florida, who has been absent 70
some days, resumed his seat in the Senate to-day.
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BY this Evenings Southern Mail.
From the N. olDaiIy Tropic, of 18th +,

From the N. oIDaiIy Tropic, of 18th INST
LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.
In our extra of Saturday, we gave a condensed
statement of the news received that morning by the
Mandarin, Capt. Colley, which leh Vera Cruz on
the Sd inst. at noon Capt c. reports, that just be-
fore he left, he learned from responsible sources,
that at o'clock in the afternoon the republicans
and Santa Ana party united were to declare against
the government. Captain Coley further reports
that he was informed that the government troops
were so disposed Of that they could not act against
the insurgents.
We have since CLEANED some further particulars
from the Picayune and Delta of yesterday.
Gen. Don Nicolas Bravo has been appointed gov
ernor of the city of Mexico, and has taken pos
session of his post.
Gen. Paroles has issued circular forbidding the
press to take part, in any way, with the political
movements, and has recommended that the law reg
ulang the freedom Of the press be strictly enforced
Many of the editorial corps have issued protest
against this measure, and assert their right to freely
debate all matters pertaining to the interests of the
country.
A young man, clerk in a lawyers office, had been
arrested and sent to prison for having in his pos
session printed slips of matter hostile to the govern
ment.
Gen. Paroles says in his decree, that the time has
arrived when the Mexican government must pro-
| coed with activity, energy, &c, to preserve tran
quity, repel aggression, preserve peace within its
jurisdiction, &c, and therefore the President will
appoint governors without waiting for the assist
| ance of the assembly.
Sr. D. Francisco Arrangoiz y Berabzal, late Mex
lean consul in this city, has been appointed consul
for the port Of Havana; and Don Juan Fernandez
de la Vega present consul of Havana, for the port
of Barcelona. Also, Sr. Don Santiago Blanco, for
the port of Corunna in Spain.
Gen. Ampudia had departed with his troops from
San Luis Potosi, to join the army on the frontier.
Gen. Mejia was about marching with 700 infantry,
and pieces Of artillery to Arroyo, Colorado.
The Mexican fleet, such as il is, has been taken
UP the Alvarado, some 10 miles from its mouth for
safety, and il is reported that all the American, Eng
lish, and French officers have left.
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MUCH LATER FROM RIO DE JANElRO.

The brig Canonicus, Captain Cowpland, arrived
Yesterday from Rio de Janeiro, which place she
Jeff on the 10Th February, being - days later than
that by way ofNcw York,
Captain Cowpland reports that the emperor and
suite arrived at Rio de Janeiro on the 9th of Feb
ruary from the Rio Grande, after settling all the
difficulties at that place with General Oribe, and
was received at Rio with great rejoicing. Coffee
was scarce and very high, with no buyers at the
prices The stock Of -four on hand on the 18th of
February was from $4,000 to $1,000 barrels, with
a small rise on former rates.--.N o. Tropic
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vJ,BE SUBSCRIBER will open this morning
l. most extensive assortment Of new and fash.
ionable dry goods, being by the latest arrivals
Many Of the designs are entirely new, beautiful
and cheap. We are now in the receipt of every
description Of goods for
Ladies' and misses wear
Gentlemens' and youths wear
Floor, table, and silk oil-cloths
Three-ply carpets and best mattngs, DC.
GEO. STETTINIUS
April 20-6eodif
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CANTON Grape shawls.-We have in store
~ an assortment of rich white embroidered Grape
shswls, running from 50 to 500.
Also, few plain white Grape shawls
And, further, we have
20 rich oolored Capton Grape shawls, in great va
riety of colors. ..s..l.a ..s..
2black embroidered shawls,a very rare article,
April 20-3tf d. CLAGETT e. co.
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The opening routine of fine amphitheatrical acts,
scenes, and gymnasa, are selected from those which
have especially been approved and appauded by the
audiences Of the Park Theatre, New York, and the
elite and fashionable portion Of the public of Phila.
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The price Of admission will be a6 cents

Us~ Tickets to be had at the door of the pavilion.
The greatest order will be established by the most
efficient means, and the advertised hour Of perform.
ance can be punctually relied on.
Doors opened at quarter past O'clock perform
ance to commence at quarter before 8.
Riding master MIR. II. NICHOLS
Clown to the scenes and acts,
by The celebrated JOHN MAY
Equestrian manager Mr.. J. J. NATHANs
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THE CIRCUS ARENA

will be erected within new waterproof pavilion
after the Persian style, richly and tastefuy decofa
ted The circular seats will be covered with hand
some furniture, and capable of containing three
thousand spectators, this gorgeous Eastern
marquee will cover no less than twenty thousand
feet ofground.
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ry of War to the Committee on Finance, in reply to
their inquiries as to the employment of the troops
under the consideration.
THE clerk read the communication.
Mr.. EVANS read the law in relation to the en-
ployment of militia by the President. BY that law
he observed, the President to call upon the mi
ltia of the State most convenient. Now, he wanted
to know, if that was the only authority existing
conld the President accept the services OF volun-
teers--not militia-but volunteers from any quar-
ter-Indans or not If that law did not give it, he
wished to know where was the authority by which
Texas volunteers incorporated into the army
of the United States;
Mr.. CASS again made short explanation. He
said militia liable to serve one year out of two
that large portion OF the youth of the country
were opposed to service in the militia; but there was
another description Of volunteers, consisting OF reg
uar companies attached to militia regiments thai
might be called out. Sometimes they were termed
militia; he (Mr. C.) called them volunteer compa-
nes and he thought it likely such was the descrip-
ton called out in this case.
Mr.. RUSK was not prepared to enter into an in
vestgaton as to the difference between volunteers
and militia, but he had always considered voun'
eers part Of the militia The practice as far as he
knew was, that the general commanding the depart
ment, when it became necessary, called on the gov
ernor Of the State, who Immediately issued his
proclamation calling out the militia, and the requi
sition was Immediately filed up. He saw no dis
tincton between volunteers.and militia. Nor could
he see why there should now be any distinction
made between Louisiana and Texas. The only
question was whether there was an emergency Il
Justify the President to call out the militia
They had surrendered entirely their independent
sovereignty and had no alliance, offensive or defen'
sve, with any foreign government That created
state Of things which required the President to sent
the troops OF the United States to protect Texa
against any possible invasion on account of that &C
of surrenderment to the neither country. Genera
Taylor was shortly aherwards-in the month o
July or August-ordered to take up his position Of
the western frontier ofTexas. He did SO, and i'm
mediately on taking up his position there with
small force, proclamation was issued by Arista
commanding the Mexican forces, calling on tn
chivalry Of Mexico to come forth and repel tn
intruders What, then, was the condition Of Ger
Taylor He was an officer who had earned man
laures in the service Of his country. Was il TO
supposed that he would endsnger the honor Of h
country and his own reputation by aAy want Of d.
precaution' Certainly not He acted as became
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-08-27

Whom does Protection eoaeern7 This question
IS made the "healing' Of an article in the Na.on-
al inielligencer Of Monday, and is 50 well answer
ed that we cannot refrain from copying the article
The Secretary of the Treasury, in docuinen, sent
to the Senate as the ina article from the depart
ment upon the Tariff question: undertook to divide
the people Of this country into two classes, those
who paid duties, and those who received protection
from the tariff, IL those who did each were not in
many aud most instances members Of both classes.
Much Of the faIlaey in the Arguments with regard
to duties which arc sufficiently high to change the
current ofrade, rests upon a neglect to notice the
intimate connection between all working classes
arising from the relation between the amount OIL
Dor and price, between supply aud demand We
commend the article Of the inielligencer to those
who, knowing the condition of the laborer in diI-
ieren' parts Of our coun,y have been in the nabit
OF arguing that he is oppressed by protective tar
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-08-27
NUMBER 4.

triguel Il is new in the history Of our country, and
no doubt found lis origin and motive in the desire TO
deceive some Members oil Congress into the support Of
measures which the Executive feared might other
wise prove successful As the great irords about Or
egon were followed by the smallest possible actions,
and were nienied only to gull honest men, so was the
course OF the President the subject Of improving
haIbors and rivers favorable, only with the design Of
gaining votes for the Tariff Bill, the Admistra-
lion not having faith enough believe that one nghte-
Gus measure could stand without practising little
falsebood on another. We most earnestly hope that
the day is not coming when every vuc democrat will
have, in bitterness Of heart, TO ask pardon OF God and
man for having aided in elevatfhR 10 power, men
who mistake treachery for good conduct, and palriy
shifts for great craftsmanship"
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BY DOW, JR.
Like snitufe, like a dove,
Like a thousand things is love.

My hereFs-LoFe as truly says my text may be-
likened to thousand things consistent things con-
trarient, things anomalous, things paradoxical and
and things plausible; but shall mention only
few, besides the vulturc and dove, to which this
tender yet terrible ihough) passion may be Iiken.
cd. Love, then, is like the devil, because il tora
menis US, and hath warm place for its home. Il
is like tho consumption, because it wastes away
the flesh. alternately Paes and reddens the. cheek,
aud sets doctors at defiance Il is like heaven be-
cause II wraps the soul in blanket Of bliss, and
makes fellow feel though forever ought 70 be
heightened, aud eternity widaned, 10 give il scope
Tor the expansion ofjoys. II is like salt because il
gives relish 10 the cold porridge OF poverty. 1t
like pepper, because il is warming TO the inwards
and sometimes brings tears to the eyes. 1t is like
sugar. because il is sweet, and dealt out by the
spoonful at the tea table II is like wine, because
IT makes US happy and talk nonsense enough TO
physlc cast-ron phenix. 1t is ike ship, be-
cause IT rides upon both calm and troubled seas,
aud takes one 10 the wished-for port. II is like
lacko'lanerD, because ii leads one into bog, and
ii body struggles to get out the deeper he is in
the mre 1t is like the bite Of mad dog. or the
kiss Of pretty woman, because they both make
man run mad.
My iriends-loye among other things is like
rose tree because il hath both thorns and Bios
SONS. The blossoms are fragrant bu. the thorns
are sharp and piercing Ii blooms for short sea-
son. and then IS lovely more Soon the green
leaves Of friendship turn yellow and fall and there
stands the nnsighy tree OF lose. as barren Of beau
y as iiyhsh is Of feathers! Il is like the small
Pox, because those who have once been afflicted
with II are not liable 10 have ii again, except in
mider form. lii like the measles, because il is
serereT with a'ios Than with children. 1, is like
the RAM because il Calls upon the Just and unjust
Like death, because IT isno respecter Of persons
Like shadow, because il sticks close to its object
Like lick upon sheep, because il cannot be
shaken of. Like wife, because there is no get
Ting rid OF t. Like goose, because it is silly
Like rabbit, because there is nothing like IT, Like
monkey, because il makes mischief In short.
love is like a COST, because il is like every thing
and like no,hing-ofien talked about, but never
seen touched nor understood.