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MILWAUKEE, June 24.-For a week or
two past the weather has been SO fine rs TO
make amends for the unpleasant Spring
which we had 20 endure, Under the genial
influences of a warm sun, and frequent fer
tilizing showers, the country has assumed its
vcrdue, and the crops have come forward with
SIN ling promise. The wheat is beginning
to head out, and though many fields have
been WiDter-killed and others injured by the
fly. we have lit:le doubt that the yield this
season, taking the Territory through, will
very considerably exceed that Of last year.
Sentinel.
DETROIT, June 25.-We have continued
our inquiries with regard to the growing
Wheat crop, and are happy TO say that as
far as we can learn, the crises is about past
with regard 10 the rsvsges Of tho insect. The
cool weather some days ago scenes TO have
had its effect in checking their ruinous course
and many fields are coming on rapidly and
promise better than expected some days ago.
In fact we find, on diligent inquiry, that
there are many fields in the immediaievicinity
Of their 6epredations, which have not suff-
cred in the least, so that we have nothing to
change our conclusion Of last week, that
with the increased amount sown. not-with-
standing the great damage in many paris OF
the State, we shall have al least FIVE eighths
yield ofour last abundant crop-indeed we
hope for something better.
The Corn is said to be in a healthy condi-
ton. and promises well for good yield.
The Dat crop is well rooIed and spread
for an abundant harvest, and the Potatoe
plant, as far as developed, promises well.
MONTREAL, June 3o.-The Grass crops,
natural and artificial. are heavy and 10 fair
forw ardness. Turnips,, Carrots, Parsnips,
Cabbages and Beans are not extensive sub
ject Of field culture here, but the patches in
the gardens look well. All the early vari-
cites of Potatoes that we saw look Well and
extremely promising and we are in great
hopes that the Disease has about run itself
out. Indian Corn is very good. though not
very forward. We saw some Rye in full ear,
very heavy crop; and Barley and Oats look
well. Ofthe Wheat il is difficult yet to
form much opinion. On dry. well drained
soils, the beard is strong and vigorous, but
where the surface draining is not complete,
il is yellow and patchy, and the plants spin
ding; nor do we think it is likely to recover,
fortne ground. first by the deposi,s-,nf STAN
ding water. and then By the heat Of HE sun:
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"The Louisville Journal seems 10 have

"Thc Louisville Journal seems TO have
better reason for understanding the charac-
ter of Gen. Taylor's political opinions than
any other paper in the country. What the
editor asserts may be relied upon-and TO his
opinions more credit should be given Than 10
any other expression ofthe Generals views
those over his own signature.
The Journal ofJune % says that Geheral
Taylor does not deny in his Cincinnati let
Ter, nor will he deny that IN his opinions and
feelings he is a Wing. "Within tho last
three days"-says the editor-"we have seen
n letter from Gen. Taylor, in which he twice
declares. unequivocally and in 80 many
words. that he is "A Whig.' In that letter.
however. he strongly disclaims everything
like partisan asperity, and expresses an ar
dent desire to see the country delivered from
the evils which partisan violence had brough
upon it."
All this is reconcileable with the sentiment
EXPRESSED IN the Cincinnati Signal. and
aids TO confirm US in the belief that the letter
is genuine.
No one should depricate more than Gen.
Taylor partisan asperi.y; fer no one has suf-
ferred more. from its effects. 1t prompted
the scanty force with which he marched upon
Monterey; designing his disgrace for accep-
ting the capitulation Of tina, place-and con-
templated his being hemmed in there by
quadruple his own force, or the hardly less
dreadful alternative Of overwhelming defeat.
To suppose thai Gen. Taylor has any sym
pathv with Loco Focoism, is absurd. His
character and life rebut such OF. outrageous
suspicion. Tribune.
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NEWS FROM MEXICO.

Surprise ofa large Merican Force by Gen
sral Caduallader-Gen Piilow Attacked,
but The Guerillas Defeated with very great
Loss.
The following from the New-Orleans Pic
ayune Extra, Of The 26th ult, was received
iu this City yesterday by Telegraph and
published IN Extras from the Offices Of the
Sun and Herald:
The Schooner Iona. Capt. Stevens, arrived
this morning from Vera Cruz, and in few
hours afterwards the steamship New Orleans
came in. The latter left Vera Crux on the
25th inst. and brings us letters OF the 18th q
papers Of the 24th.
Our dates from the army Of Gen. Scott. at
Puebla, are TO the 18th inst The immedi-
ate advance ofour army upon the City OF
Mexico has been postponed until tho arrival
oil reinforcements.
A rumor reached Vera Crnz on the nigh,
octhe Path inst, that Gen, Cadwallader's COM
mand had fallen in with guerilla party
few miles beyond Jalapa, and BY movement
unperceived by the guerrillerous, succeeded
in surprising them and killing about thirty OF
them, without losing a man. Our cores
pondent thinks there is some truth in the re-
port.
By another letter, dated the z4th inst. We
learn lha, the train which went UP under the
command of Gen. Pillow was attacked at
Calera, said to be nine miles beyond Puente
Nacional. The guerillas were dispersed
width the loss of about thirty men. We are
said 70 have had some eight. or Ten wounded
but none killed.
The above accounts we have not had time
TO investigate as fully as we shall do for our
next paper.
Our letters from Mr.. Kendall come down
to the 18th. and fare long and interesting
The prospect appears to be that stronger
resistance is to be made 10 our advance than
has lately been anticipated. An immense
force has concentrated, and the Mexicans
have seventy pieces Of cannon, some account
says ninety.
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WILLIAM CAXTON AND Mr..
BANCROFT.

A meeting was recently held in this
metropolis, for the purpose of taking pre-
liminary measures to erect public mon
ument in honor Of William Caxton, the
first English printer. Lord Morpeth took
the chair, and made most effective
speech. The American Minister, Mr..
Bancroft, was present, and made a bril-
liant speech, which was received with the
greatest applause by large number oil
the most distinguished literary and other
persons. The Morning Chronicle of the
10Th notices the meeting, and thus refers
to Mr.. Bancroft :-'Of the part that the
American Minister took in the business
ofthe day, it is impossible to speak but in
terms of the liveliest satisfaction. The
generous enthusiasm with which Mr. Ban
croft, as the representative ofthe transat-
lantic Republic, claimed brothers share
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oually firm. but stiEl 6rm. in its favor II is a
question which admits Of no compromise
except in the refusal TO- accept oil any new
territory. and il is nut 10 he supposed that the
administration vial conclude peace upon
this condition, Haying failed SO Briserabiy
in every attempt 10 show a cause for the war
il will never do.to make peace without be-
ing able TO chow some result
The administration will require some more
permanent memorial OF this bloody and ex-
pensive war Than. the bones Of our citizens
which enrich the Soil Of Mexico. aud the un-
dying hatred towards Us which we have in
planted in the Mexican character. The Char
lcsIos Mercury. understood 10 speak the SEN
timents- ofMr. Calhoun, says:
1--WE rejoice at the opening prospects oil a
peace, but our JOY is moi unclouded with an1-
ieiy Will peace with Mexico bring peace
and safety and honor TO the SOuthF In wha'
position are her interests, her INSTITUTIONS
aIs. her honor to be placed? Are we 10 De
coosnxed in Inequality, or degraded into IN
suited. disfranchised interiors, whose money
and blood have been used 10 win broad lands
at the point OF the sword, into which our PEG
ple and their institutions are forbidden 10 en-
icr2 The bones Of southern soldiers lie IN
der the turf at Monterey, Buenn Vista and
Cerro Gordo-felds of glory, fatened with
southern blood but we are insolently told that
f they fall under the rule OF the stars and
stripes, no southern man shall 60 there with
the institutions he loves and the property be-
queathed him By his ancestors"
Again:
Party ties must be sBapt as cobwebs when
tho existence OF our institutions, and tn, hon.
or and eqality Of The slave states is assailed.
This is now the case and the instant peace is
signed with Mexico. begins The far more vi
tai struggle, which will pre6gure. and shape
the destines Ofthe slave states. Shall we be
sleeping on our posts, or found ''aniTnis OPT
busque paratiF
Similar sentiments are avowed 10. other
Southern prints.and the Legislatures ofsome
Of the leading Southern Stnles have taken
ground quite as strong as that which was
taken by Massachusetts upon the Texas
question. We may DO sure that they mean
more by il.
We arc in the midst Of difficulties OF which
no one can see The termination. The hor
hors of war, carried on in distant country
and upon feeble enervated people, arc but
the beginning of The troubles which are pres
- cling closely around the country. Unless pat
rntic men of all parties and OF all sections
sllull risc superior 10 temporary and local in
fuenccs, and dare TO speak plainly and to act
IDLY, we can see no why oil escape.
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WING STATE CONVENTION.

This convention met agreeable to notice at the
Methodist Chapel in Montpelier on the 7th inst
John L. Buck of Washington County Presi
dent.
Vice Presidents, Luther Carpenter Of Orange,
Charles Story Of Orleans, James Bell of Caledo-
mia and E. B. Herrick of LamoiIle. Secretaries
John W. Moore, E. B. Whiting
A letter was received from the present Treas
urer E. P. Jewett Esq. declined another nomins-
ination. The committee appointed to nominate
suitable persons to constitute the state ticket, re-
ported as follows:
For Governor HORACE EATON.
For Lieut.. Gov. LEONARD SARGEANT.
For Treasurer GEORGE HOwES Of Mont
pelier.
The report was accepted and the several nomi.
nations unanimously agreed to.
Agreeably to an invitation extended to Senator
Upham to address the convention, that gentleman
came forward and spoke about 2 hours in an able
manner upon matters connected with the annexa'
ton Of Texas and the causes Of the war with
Mexico.
The resolutions passed by the convention VII
be published next week
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So long as the present tariff remains undis-
turbsd, the prices of provisions must remain
high.-Nashville Union.
There are locofoco editors silly enough to
believe that the Tariff of 1876 had bene6-
cial effect upon the prices Of agricultural
products. The absurdiiy has been so often
repeated, that the small fry ofthe party begin
been as credulous rs the editor Of the Nash
vile Union. Mr.. Folks home organ; from
which we inner that he is either q superlative
knave or fool.
The present tariff has no moro influence.
favorably. upon the price Of provisions, than
the last new novel. The eclat, however,
which has been given te it by the coinci-
dence Of high prices, caused by short crops
in Europe, has emboldencdthe more unscru
pulous portion Of the locofoco editorial corps
TO claim for il tn. honor Of high prices. But
il remained for the Nashville Union TO pre-
dict that so long as the present tariff re-
manned undisturbed, the price OF provisions
must remain high We could no, have be-
liered any man, out Of Washington. silly
enough TO make such n remark. Ii would
have been in keeping with the absurd state
menis and predictions Of the Government
organ; but it is too supremacy ridiculous to
be placed in the columns Of any other paper
iu the Union.
We already begin to experience the real
cause of present high prices. The mere re-
mote prospect OF favorable crops in England,
has brought down prices to about their old
average level. lfthe harvest shall justify
existing homes, prices, in Site of the exis-
ting tariff, will fall down SO low as to con-
found the hypocrites who have pretended
that the best way to protect American fam
ers was to encourage foreign manufac turers.
Alb. Eve. Jour.
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BosroS, July S. The news by the Brit
ish steamer is considered decidedly favorable,
in all points of view. The ease in foreign
money market and the promising appearance
OF crops, are agains, The re-shipment Of spe
Gle, and warrant the belief that we may be a.
Lle to retain 10 this country large portion. if
not the whole Of the twenty-five millions Of
bullion which we have received from abroad
within the past six months.
The last New York papers represent mon
ey as being abundantly easy at six per cent.
on business notes, and four and half on the
higher class Of securities.
Money continues to be unpro6tably abund-
ant, in all the Atlantic cities. and the rates Of
discount are lower than they have been for
some time past. Tho deposites in the Bos-
ton banks are immensely large, and daily on
the increase. Courier.
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in the work Of honoring the name -.
memory Of the founder Of the EnoIaS
'ress, and asserted brothers inter.s, 80; !;
the antiquities and historic recollection ~ .a'
the elder branch Of the Anglo Saxop FAN
lily was worthy of the character and Doa: '
ton of that distinguished person. and .s
lords a cheering sign of the unb.,.I
iorce and activity of sentimep, nows"
fully conducive to the cause Of peace 80
civilization. So long as American Sat-.
men delighted to remember that our ant;
luities are their antiquities, that ON,
tongue is their tongue, that their hi,,or,
is not their history, that our heroes A..
their heroes, that our Westministe is tbe;,
Westminster, we have at least one ,.ru.
city more. over and above the vulgar pru.
Dental ones, that the peace of the world
will not lightly be broken. We low. to
hear that the heart Of an American in
England warns at the name of Westmiu.
ster Abby-ihat common shrine of ID.
Pendtes Of Anglo-Saxondom."
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GEN. TAYLOR SUPERCEEDED.

We have what we conceive 10 be undoubt-
ed authority for stating, that General lay
lor has been superseded in his command.
An express passed through Maiamoras some
weeks since, with the credit Of bearing such
news TO General Taylor; in due course OF
time The rumor comes from Monterey that
such is the fact, and that Gen. Taylor Is
hereafter, as subordinate 10 report to Gen
SEQ {, aid through him to the War Depart
ment at Washington.-N.Y Y. Express.
Folks conduc, towardsGen Taylor from the
commencement Of hosiiIties, has been char
acterized by neglect, aud net al opportunity
has been permitted 10 pass. that could be Ia
ken advantage Otto annoy and harrass him:
The intention has been 10 force General
Taylor into some act Of indiscretion that
would render him unpopular before the peo-
pie and compel him 10 resign.
So far, The enemies Of the old hero have
been disappointed in their expectations, as
they will ever be; but Mr.. Polk has lost hin
judgement, and takes the course OF con-
duct he should 10 elevate the man he wished
to destroy. We cannot imagine more TO-
tai ignorance Of the feelings that govern the
people Of this country, than has been shown
in the treatment Gen. Taylor has received
from the Administration. Three times has
he saved it on the battle field, when his de-
feat would have involved it in total ruin,
without affecting his own military fame; and
for such vast services. go highly appreciated
by the nation, he is without ceremony depri-
we'd Of his troops, and finally has the insult
put upon him of a nominally Independent
command But this war on Gen. Taylor is
all fruiiless, for the old chief submits patient
ly. and looks TO a higher tribunal than SIM
king Administration for his defence.[- IN. o.
National.
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FRoM CkLIFoRNIA.-The U. 8. Ga
zette publishes a letter from Maza,Ian
brought over land by some Eng iish tr.r.
elers, which contains some ar,icul.,.
from that part to Mexico. The U. 8
ship Independence was blockading MAJ.
allan and had taken several prizes-ons
of them valued at 100000. Itwas SUD.
posed the squadron would attack Acapul.
CO, represented as nearly as ,trongas We
"a Cruz. The California regiment had
arrived in bad condition-the men repre-
sented as not what they ought to be-
The coast country was quiet, and emf
grants from over the mountains were CON-
ing in great numbers. Yankee axes and
hammers were ringing in the wood, near
Monterey and the streets ofshe town /; and
houses were going up, as if by magic, to
the establishment of the natives. Yankee
girls in Yankee bonnets were tripping
through the streets along with the shawl
covered senoritas.
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OGDENSBURGH ROAD.
MIDDLEBURY.VT.

1t will be seen that the people Of northern New
York are Indignantly protesting against the con
struction Of the Ogdensburgh road on 4 route NOT
originally contemplated by the Legislature, and
which will deprive portion of the country, which
from its superior population, wealth and resource
is most in want,of the accommodations which arc
to be derived from the road
Indeed it can scarcely be doubted that the 10
cation Of the road as surveyed BY Mr.. Hayward is
absolutely out of the question. Its eastern tetni
nation will be either at Plattsburgh or Port Kent
however fatal such result might be to the Ceo-
tral road.
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LATER FROM MEXICO.

Conf fusion at The Cdpital-.Sanfa Anna still
in Porer-Dispotches from Warrington
to Gen. Scott published IN Meriean papers
Rising at Pusblarecommended.
The steamship Palmetto, with Vera Cruz
dates to the 18th, Tampico TO the 20th. and
Brazos 10 the 2lsi. bringing an express from
Puebla by the Cordova route announces that
Gen. Scott commenced his march thence 10
the Capital on The 10th, but says nothing in
regard TO overtures for peace.
One thousand troops left at Vera Cruz on
tho 18th, under Pillow, had joined Scott.
Nothing farther from Gen. Cadw allader's
force.
The sick were left at Jalapa on the 18th
for Perote. Gen. Shields was among the
number. From the City Of Mexico VIC have
dates 10 the 9th.
Santa Anna is still in power. His resg-
nation was Withdraw q, though il was iutima-
ted that majority Of Congress were anxious
foI his acceptance Of the administration, and
in consequence Of this it has entirely chang
ed its policy and thrown itself upon his ar
mics. Ofthe Puros opinions are greatly d.
vided.
A quorum ofCongress cannot be collected,
and such confusion and anarchy never before
existed.
At the City of Mexico an important e.
nancial measure passed by Ansya's admins :
tration has been summary abrogated. San
Ia Anna, in his defence, says public opinion
led TO the resignation Of Barnantoa ard the
nomination of Lafraqua as head oil the State
Department, causing dissatisfaction TO the
Puros, the result Of which is not known.
Gen. Almonte is still prisoner of State.
chihuahua has voted unanimously for San
ia Anna for President, but the i'm preston is
that Congress will elect, and Herrera be
chosen President. No mention is made OF
measures for the defence ofthe Capital.
The papers state that Gen. SCOTS inten-
ton to march to the Capitol on the 18th, was
boast to keep up the spirits Of his men.
The Government is urged by letter from Pu-
ebla to fall on Gen. Scott now, and meet and
crush him, as he has really but 5000 men,
though he pretends rg have 1000.
Gen. Taylor is to join Gen. Scott.
Tho proposition Mr.. Trist was authorized
TO make, it is said By the Mexicans, was that
each republic should name three commission
efs to discuss the claim Of the u. States, and
if Mexico would not consent, war must be
prosecuted.
1he hepu ohc oi INC uh Puohsnes an iu'
tercepted dispatch from Secretary Marcy 10
General Scott Of the Both Of April which in :
forms him that the President supposes by
the end OF June he will have %, 900 men, and
General Taylor 10000, and asks the views Of
General Scott on various questions sugges-
ted. and gives directions how TO operate with
the disaffecte6 Mexican States. Several 9TH
er intercepted letters are given.
Santa Anna reviewed the troops under Al
varez on the 9th. They had not all arrived
there, but was expected to reach the Capita
with 5000 In few days. Vice-Governol
Ojacca's resignation has been accepted.
False alarms costinue at Tampico, but a
party OF dragons who proceeded forty mile,
TO the interior on the 18th, saw no armed
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GEoRorA.-The Wings of Georsia, held
their State Convention at MiIledgevillo on
Thursday, the Ist instant. Gen. Dlneon 7.
Clinch ofCamden. was nominated as ,hs
Wing candidate for Governor. Resolutions
were adopted, were responding to the gen
eral ana spontaneous reclamation Of the
American people in favor Of General Taylor
for The Presidency. and returning thanks to
the Hon. J. C. Calhoun, for bis course in ,h.
Senate Of the United States.
The Loco Focos held their Convention AZ
MilIedgeville, on tho 2sth of June, and NOM
mated Cor. ". 1Oirns, Of Talbot. as their
candidate for the office OF Governor. Resell
utioDs in favor of Gen. Taylor were defeated
in their Convention by The efforts Of Howell
Cobb, who was a member of the last Con-
gress, and who las been reelected to The
next. Mr., Cobb was one of ihe unfor' unato
souls who voted to ceusure Gen. Taylor in
the House of Representatives.
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The INDIANS AT BUENA VIsrA.-Sur-
geon CHAMBERLAIN, in a recent letter to the
editor ofthe Sunday Ne,os, relates the fol-
lowing incident. as illustrative Of the power
and influence Of Gen. TAYLOR over the
troops under his command. During the re-
treat Of the Iudianians, Gen. TAILOR, riding
up to the rear Of the retiring regiment, thus
addressed them:
Men-soldiers-fellow countrymen-Ifought
for you and our country before you were
born. fought for you when you were boys,
have fought for you since you were men.
Now want you TO fight little while for
me. Viii you do it,
'Huzza foi old Zacki' was shouted BY
more than two hundred oil the galleui fellows
(for such they subsequently proved them
selves) who Immediately rallied under an Of
6cer, and fought bravely during the rest Of
the engagement.