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From the N. o. Delta of Sunday, March 81.
Latest News.

The schooner William c. Preston arrived yesterday
from Brazos, from which place she sailed on the after
noon OF the 10th instant Tine from General Tay-
Tor, brought by this arrival, is most cheering The in
tense anxiety created among citizens by the many
alarming rumors which have circulated through the
country, relieved itself last evening universal
preston OF Joy and proud confidence in the superiority
American valor Although these reports still vague
and indefinite, enough be gathered from them TO give
every assurance that General Taylor has whipped Santa
Anna
From Captain Brown, passenger on the William C.
Preston, we gather the following particulars of the re-
ports most generally received at the Brazos:
General Taylor was attacked by Santa Anna at Aqua
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Since the foregoing was penned the schooner William
G. Preston has in, bringing dates to the 10th inst
from the Brazos-one day later. There thousand
and put in circulation this vessel
was repored-some of them to the effect that Gen Tay
lor had had three days hard fighting, during which ne
fell back upon Monterey, where he repused the Mex-
cans with terrible slaughter. These are evidently modif
cations of the received here some time ago but
the impression at the Brazos and along the line of the
Rio Grande was stronger than before that sangunary
onslaught had taken place somewhere between Monterey
and Aqua Nueva We are constrained to say that moth
ing mas been received upon which to base opinion
to how the battle went The current reports lead
fer the triumph of Gen Taylor but further than this
nothing can be positively asserted.
The following letter received in town by the
William c. Preston. 1t is from authentic source but
unfortunately leaves the matter in close mystery be-
fore. We take it giving all the information of re-
liable nature that had reached the Brazos at the time thai
vessel left Something has been done but what where
and when are yet matters of painful uncertainty There
must be truth in all that has been said, but how
much must be left to the hopes and fears of the public to
guess
1.-THE letter will be found above in the Extra from the
Buetnl
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whether successful defeated General TAYLOR will
gain reputation and respect from the country every one
considers he has been placed by the his cseut
painful and trying position only ,citho consent buf
against has actual reonstrances-and whilst de-
eat would only excite the ympathes his favor
from the entire nation that result would sink Mr. Polk and
his cabinet into the prooundest depths of political perdi-
ton"-N o. Bulletin
The above is buta moderate sample the
upon the administration by wing journals Whatever ha D.
pens the President be blamed because to break
down his administration is TO destroy the principles of the
democratic party, and the federal ascendency II
our armies defeated the President is made bear the
blame; and II they gain victories he is equally culpabe
common of the people requires prompting to see
me absurdity and injustice of such reasoning.
But, sny the wings the President bear the odum
m layiors disasters In the first place. do believe
at he has met with defeat, and much fine wing capital
Tor tue virginia elections, is about explode. Admit
however, that his army has been off and routed ought
e resident to be held responsible The facts the
remove all doubt upon that point.
Is true, the Times states that on the 18th October
before General Scott was ordered the field
OF war; IN letter to General Taylor, refers to the scheme
er consideration TO attack Vera Cruz and desires
Know it, in General It's opinion n detoehment Of ooo
regular troops could be spared for thai nn,nose
essentially interfering with his General t y pans and
operations Bat the Secretary OF War expressly adds, II
hot desired or intended neaksn the force with Won M
monterey or TO embarmss you by dvering troops from the
mo uande which you deem necessary reinforce
lions" FN 'P''"-
In letter of I'D October, Mr. Marcy expresses his opn
ION TO General Taylor that it would safe 10 proceed
beyond 9onterey; but this is left entirely General rs
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FOREFATHERS' DAY.

The landing ofthc Pilgrims on Plymouth rock
rs has been usual for several years past will he
celebrated on the evening Of tho 22d inst, with
the usual observanccs under the auspccies Of the
Middlcbury Historical Society. The Rev james
ID. Butler of Wells River will deliver an Address
at the Congregational Meeting House upon te
occasion. We cannot doubt that the reputation
of the orator, and the recurrence Of anniversary
whose celebration is intended to rcinyigora'e III
the bosoms of the men Of the present generation
those noble virtues and that sterling pieiy which
animated the fathers Of New England in Drawing
the most appalling dangers and harlships 10 lay
the foundation of cur free and happy institutions
in a savage and inhospitable wilderness Will con-
stitute sufficient attractions TO call together nu
merous and highly respeS table audience. NJ least
we hope that this will he the fact Let the peo-
pie in the region round about, attend, we De-
Iieve the repast will be rich one
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Wisconsin, &c. The reasons were similar to
those in his veto on the River and Harbor bill,
but the message was of greater length.
After long debate on the reference of the
message, Mr. Holmes of S. C. asked leave to
introduce resolution declaring substantially
the inexpediency of extinguishing the nation
atty of Mexico, and declaring it expedient to
,ecede all the territory beyond the Rio Grande
on condition of free ingress and egres for our
citizens into New Mexico and California, and
our vessels into the ports of Mexico. Recip-
rocal privileges in trade and the privilege OF
constructing roads to San Diego and other
towns in New Mexico and california.
Leave was not granted.
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INCIDENTS AT WAsHINGToN.-Mr. Im-
ton of Ohio was first nominated for Speaker
at the Wing caucus, but declined on account
of his health. Mr. Winthrop was then nonr-
mated by vote of SO out Of 81
Mr. Campbell of Tennessee was nominated
for Clerk in preference to Northern Wing
rs sort of offset to giving the Speakership to
New England
The Democrats did not unite on any candl-
date for Speaker.
Mr.. Palfrey of Massachusetts, gave offence
to his Wing friends by voting pertinaciously
for Mr.. Hudson for Speaker. He refused to
vote for MIR. Winthrop because the latter de-
clined to give any pledges in regard to the APP
pointment of committees, favorable to the ter
mina:ion of the war, the limitation of slavery,
&c. On the third ballot, Mr.. Holmes of 5. {.
Democrat) declined voting, another Demo-
cratic member left the House, and Mr.. Levin,
who had voted for j. X. IngersoI (Whig)
changed his vote, and gave IT to MIR. Winthrop
whose election was thus secured.
In the election of Postmaster Of the House
of Representatives, Mr. Pa!frey and two other
Wing members voted for Mr.. johnson. MIR.
johnson was elected in place of Mr.. McCor-
mic two years ago.
1t is not proper to speak of turning out OF Of
fee in these cases, as each new House elects
It's own officers.
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van Railroads in connection, have Pur-
chased the Mansion House and estate oil
Nathaniel Tucker, Esq. on the New HamP
shire side of the River, at Bellows Falls,
nc the valuable water power, for
$40 600. The purchase is considered
very advantageous one. A canal along
The h.se of Fall Mountain for less Than
half a mile, would give one of the most
splendid water powers in the country with
ample room and power to build city OF
mills. like Lowell or Lawrence, on the
New Hampshire side of the river The
purchase may, aud we hope will lead to
negotiations by which the valuable priv
Ieee on the Vermont side, now owned IN
England, may be brought into use, to re-
suscitate and galvanize the rusty as well
as rustic beauty of the village "f Bellows
Falls. Keene Sentinel.
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DECEMBER, 9th, 1847.

OECEMbEh, Stn, lof''
The first business of importance was the e.
lection of Chaplain, when MIR. Pelit repeated
his annual speech against the employment OF
Chaplain to be paid out of the public treas
ury. But the resolution passed, noone dissen-
ting but Mr. Petit.
MIR. Niles announced the death Of the late
Senator Huntington Of Connecticut, briefly &
elouuently giving succinct sketch OF his point
ical life, his legal and judicial labors, and eulo-
giving in glowing terms his ability, industry
and integrity. The usual resolutions OF re-
spect to his memory were adopted, and the
Senate adjourned until Monday.
HOUSE. Mr.. Pillsbury Of Texas, was
sworn in. Mr.. Broadhead, of Pennsylvania,
gave notice of motion TO repeal that portion
of the law Of last session relating to postage on
newspapers within thirty miles Of the place Of
publication.
Mr.. Pollock of Pa, offered a joint resolution
for the election of chaplains from different de-
nominations. 1fr Petit of Ind. moved to pro-
vide for their payment by contribution from
the members-lost. The resolution Of Mr..
Pollock was adopted.
lfr. Henley Of Indiana, offered resolution
that the standing committees Of the House be
appointed as usual Mr.. Vinton of Ohio, mo-
we'd to amend by excepting the. Committee on
Commerce, and providing for two COMMITTEES,
the one on foreign and the other on internal
commerce. He remarked that this committee
was one of great importance, and tho increase
of foreign commerce and Of commerce among
the States required division Of tho labors of
the committee.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. IL


SENATE.-The annual report of the Super
intendent of the Coast Survey, was presented.
A joint resolution for the erection of mon
ument to Washington, on the public grounds,
was read twice and referred.
N'r. Calhoun offered resolutions to the effect
that to conquer Nexico and hold it, either as
province, or to incorporate it into the Union
is inconsistent with the avowed objects of the
war and Its prosecution, and departure from
the settled policy of the government, in con-
tlict with its character and genius, and will
tend to subvert our free popular institutions.
That no line of policy could be adoptedfor the
further prosecution of the war, which may lead
to consequences so disastrous.
The resolutions were ordered printed.
HousE.-The House was engaged nearly
all dayin debating the proposition of Mr.. Vim
ton for home commerce committee.
The debate was suspended to receive the
Presidents Message, giving his reasons for not
signing bills passed on the last day Of the last
session, making appropriation: for Harbors in
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nm their residence with them for a few months, TO
which request they finally aceded-
Soon after her first interview with MI OaKIy,
Mrs. Sullivan presented him with deed OF the
cottage. which so maIry years before he had gwen
her. iittIe dreaming that any reverse OF fortune
would ever make him grateful for so humble
shelter
into the hands of faithful person, who also holds
In trust the remittances which you from time to
lime forwarded me. placed them there for the
benefit of Agatha, should she survive me. 1t
came from YOU originality is again your own
then hesitate not to receive it from my hands
Excellent noble woman p exclaimed MIR. YAK
ly, overwhelmed with emotion, how little have
merited this k!ndnessr
Indeed. together with principal ana interest
what at first was but trihing sum- had IN inc
course of eighteen or twenty years amounted ~
auite a little fortune 1t now settled thar iiS
soon as the Spring opened Mr.. and Mrs. Oakly
were 10 take possession of the lite lcottage, and
rather than be separated from their dear Agatna'
the SulIiyanS we're soon TO follow and take lodS
incs for the summer months.
But. nv dear madam says the reader, you
have entirely forgotten TO tell Us what became OF
the unfortunate artist, the lover OF Louisa, whom
YOU appear to think happy enough Ill her present
situation lcithom lover.
% no. dear reader-but this Is not lOye-story,
Won know-if it were would tell you the parilc-
I1lars Of a most interesting love scene between
Walter Everston and his adOrcd Louisa. Suffice
il TO saw. thew were married and that the picture
which caused their unhappy separation occupies
a conspicuous place in their beautiful villa, few
miles from the city of P.
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The BRIbGE OVER THE NIAGARA
FALLS The American and Canadian
ompanieS, which have been chartered for
the purpose of constructing bridge over
the falls, have met and made joint arrange
ments for commencing the work. The d.
rectors, after allowing liberal estimates for
labor, materials, expenses and contingents,
came to a confusion that the structure
could be completed for a sum net in any E.
vent exceeding $4,000. They appoint
ed Charles Ellet, Jr. of Philadelphia, en-
gineer, TO construct the bridge, and bound
him by contract to have the bridge ready
for use en- or before one year from the first
day of May next The bridge is to be
suspended across the river at the narrow
gorge between the cataract and the whirl-
pool, lip view of both, Immediately over the
rapids, about two hundred and thirty feet
above the water, by sixteen wire cables,
about eleven hundred feet long, and up
ward of twelve inches in circumference
each. Its strength is to be equal to six
Thousand five hundred tons tension strain,
and to be subjected to the NEST severe
and conclusive tests before used, SO as TO
render ii safe beyond any possible contin-
gency. There is TO be a railroad track
through the centre. SO as to pass locomo-
tives and trains. 10 accommodate the two
railroads that terminate there.
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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

This document Cmensting from the chief mag
istrate Of the nation who is officially bound to lay
before Congress a statement Of all those affairs
which pertain to tie public veal, and may demand
legislative action will always command the pro-
found attention of every sensible man in the coun-
try. Bat for series Of years it has been most
woefully diverted from the purpose for which
it was originally designed by the cOnstitu-
ton. 1t has now become moulded into an cleo
pioneering tract Of most unnerciful length, COM
prising fine spun vindication of whatever meas
ures the author may have been pleased TO pursue
in the administration of public affairs and spe-
cious apology for those which he intends to adopt
to secure his future election. In these respects
the message of President Polk is prodigy even
in these progressive times. 1t is certainly written
in an easy and attractive style. 1t is seemingly
full of candor and fair augmentation, and yet we
recollect no document which has issued from an
official station so well calculated by its ingenious
sophistries and finely drawn tissue of misrcpresen
tations to hoodwink the people in relation to the
war. Many of the pretexts OF Mr. Polk for Plung-
ino the nation iuto war have so often been shown
n he in the last degree false and incredible, that
his repetition of them produces perfect nauses
in the mind of every fair and honorable man,
What can be more heart sickning than to find in
this message his stereotype assertions that he the
President had earnestly endeavored to avoid
rupture Nth Mexico, that the war vas eommenc-
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The 10th, 18th and 18th Of December it
Seems we're play days for the members.

MONDAY, December 10.
In Senate, on Mr.. Mangum's motion, the follow
ing appointments Of chairmen of standing COM
mittees were made, withthout going into ballot
ing
On the Militia-Mr Rusk. Public Lands
Mr.. Brcese. Private Land Claims-Mr Yulee.
Indian Affairs-Mr. Atchison. Claims-Mr. Ma
son. Revolutionary Claims-Mr. Bright. Pen
sions-Mr johnson Of Louisiana Patents and
Patent Ofice-Mr Westcott. Retrenchment-
Mr.. Turney Territories-Mr.Do Douglass. Public
Buildings-Mr. Hunter. Contingent Expenses
Mr.. Felch Printing-Mr. Bradbury. Engrossed
Bills-Mr. Downs. Enrolled BiIls-Mr. Rusk.
Joint Committee on the Library-Mr. Pierce.
On motion of Mr.. Mangum, the election of The
remaining members of the committees was post
poned until tomorrow. Adjourned.
In the House of Representatives, the following
gentlemen wero appointed chairmen Of Commit
tees, in addition to those which have been an
nounced -
On Claims-Nlr. Rockwell Of Connecticut
Commercials. Hunt of New York. Public
Lands-Mr. Collamer of Vermont. Post Roads
MIR. Goggin of Virginia. Revolutionary Claims
Mr.. King of Massachusetts. Public Expendi-
tures-Mr Clingman of North Carolina. Private
Land Claims-Mr. Gayle of Alabama. Agricul-
ture-Mr White Of New York. Indian Affairs
Mr.. King of Georgia Territones-Mr. Smith
of Indiana. Revolutionary Pensons-Mr. Cooke
Of Tennessee. Roads and Canals-Mr. Schenck
of Ohio. Patents-Mr. Farrelly of Pennsylvania
DECEMBER, 18th.
Tho standing committees in the House were
announced. The Chirmen of some of the
most important, and the committees in full,
where there are any Vermont members, we
here mention.
Committee on Election, Richard ". Thom-
son, la,
Ways and Means, Sam1 F. Vinton, O.,
Commerce, W Hunt, n. Y.
Post Office and Roads, VIM. L. Gogpin, Va.
District of Columbia, John G. Chapman,
Judiciary, j. r. Ingersoll, Pa.
Private Claims, John Gayle, Ala.
Public Lands, Jacob Collamer, VT.
Manufactures, A. Stewart, Pa
Military Affairs, John G. Boots, Va
On Indian -4fairs.-Medrith P. Gentry,
Tenn, Daniel u. Barringer, N. c., Jacob
Thompson, Hiss, Abrm. K McIlvaine, Pa,
Charles W. Cathcart, Ind, j. r. Giddings, o.,
Lucius B: Peck, VT, Aylett Suckner, KY,
Robert w. johnson, Ark
On Foreign Afdrs-Truman Smith, Con-,
Henry w. billiard, Ala, Charles j. Ingersoll,
Pc, George ?. Harsh, Vt, R. Barnwell Rhett,
s. c., John S. Pendlcton, Va, Robert Nc
Clelland, Mich. Daniel Duncan, o.
On District Of Coltmbia-John G. Chap
man, Md, Frederick A. Tallmadge, n. Y,
James Mcdonnell, Va, Washington Barrow,
Tenn, Orlando B. Ficklin, ILL.,, William Hen
~, VT, Alexander d. Sims, S. c., Thomas o.
Edwards, Ohio, Benjamin B. Thurston, R /.
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PROFESSOR ROBBINS.

1t affords us sincere pleasure to be able to
announce to our readers, that Mr.. Il. d. l.
Robbins has accepted the appointment Of Pro
lessor Of Languages in Gliddlcbury Coi'ese'
and that he will be prepared to enter u,''2 '''9
duties of his department in the spring
PROFESSOR ROBBINS graduated AZ Middle
bury College in 1885, and returned to tie III
stituton as tutor in 1889; he is therefore we-'
known to most of our citizens IS = gen -'siiia'
and scholar. .As thorough an hni'''ei III
guist he has probably no superior Of his ase n
the country. Professor Stewart oil A''''o '''
who is certainly Il very competent judge MAKES
III. following remarks respecting Mr.. RS seho!-
arsbip. in letter addressed to PRESIDENT L"O-
aree:
"Iknow of no Young man so thorough In
puist as Mr.. Robbins, in Greek, Hebrew o'
lac. Arabic. Chaldee and latin W. ''''
man he is very familiar, AZ re'1S
" His work on Xeno2hon's Memoraeiaai .
nublisbed will show his supefo-':y ~ T."
onr classical editor. y % L..r. '--- e. =
ers have employed A.m TO rams ne 'fe -
work Of Freund. A. 10 faculty OF lea1iirg ne
possesses an uncommon degree. He possess
all the taste andar,lor ofhigh EteraryacqulSl''ou'
4 thirst for knowledge which is exceedingly
strong; and if he lives will reach high POM
Of attainment beyond all reasonable DOUBT
We most sincerely congratulate the friends
of our College on this very valuable acce'''0A
to its faculty of instruction
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BRIGHTON MARKET.

The Boston Daily Advertiser contains the
following notice. which may be regarded as
official proof that The proposed chan e in the
market day has been agreed upon.
Notice is hereby given 10 those Interested
in.lhe Brighton Market, that after much con-
sullalion and deIiberaiion. it has been deter
mined to change the market day from Mon
day to Thursday To take effect upon The first
Thursday (lhe 9Th OF January 1881 In
those weeks in which Fast and Thanksgiv-
ing days are appointed. Wednesday will be
considered the market day. This change is
made 10 meet the wants OF those engaged in
the trade and hetler 10 serve the rights of the
community. More than three hundred oil
thosd engaged in The business have sisnified
approval, and no one dissents by voting a.
gainst it. The Reporters of the Brighton
Market respectfully are requested 70 give
publicity to the above, and the editors of pa
pers in New England and New York, are
requested to copy.
N. D. No market will be held on Monday
Jar. 3, 1884.
Brighton Nov %, 1877,
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CONGRESS-.
WAsnISeroN, Dec. 8.

WAsHISGTOr, dec Q.
The resolution offered yesterday by Mr.. Evans
Of Msryiaad that the seats Of the members be Sc
lected by lot, after much amusing discussion was
adopted, and the House forthwith proceeded 10
its execution The names of members were put
into Box and drawn out by the smallest rage
in the House Thus the business was accomplish
ed to the satisfaction probably of all who had pre-
viously occupied bad seats As an instance OF re-
spect paid by members of all parties to the hon.
John Q. Adams his seat which is one OF the oest
in the House was left unclaimed.
The House next proceeded to the election
Of Sergeant-at-arms, when Mr.. Nathan Oar
geant, wing, was elected.
The next proceeding was to elect door-
keeper, when Robert E, Horner, Of Princeton
NJ, wing, was elected. Notwithstanding the
servile associations connected with the name'
VET the Office is highly respectable and COM
mands handsome salary.
The next business was the election oil ros'-
master of the House, very important ONCE
Mr.. J. H. johnson, loco, was elected by ma
jority of one, whereat the locos who are no"
grateful for small favors made mighty stam-
ping. And for this victory they were lndebt-
ed to the same MIR. Palfrey Of Massachusetts,
who voted against his colleague, Mr.. Winth-
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~ Mr.. PALFREY's course in voting a.
gainst Winthrop has subjected him to Sc
we're ceusure in the Boston papers. An
anonymous writer in the atlas says chs
District will never submit to it" and calls
for public meeting TO express the indig-
nation of his constituents.
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TAXING THE VE.L-Three young ladies'
two Of them natives OF The ciiy-recenily
took the white veil at The Convent OF NoIrs
DAM, Cincinnati, Another, said TO be
very accomplished lady, sent oui 10 The West
under The patronage OF Ex-Governor Shade.
Vermont, is also about TO commence he no
visl,ip in the same institution.