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INSURRECTToN AT TAOS.

By the river we have St. Louis papers
four DAYS in advance of the mail, with
accounts from Santa Fe conveying i'm
portant news. There has been an ex-
tensive instruction of the Mexicans at
Taos. All the Spaniards who evinced
any sympathy with the American cause
had been compelled TO escape. Gov.
BENT, STEPHEN LEE, Acting Sheriff, Gen.
ELLIOT LEE, HENRY LEAL, and twenty
other Americans. were killed and their
families despolled; the Chief Alcalde was
also killed. This all took place on the
18th Of January. Gov. BENT had gone
up TO Taos a few days before to look a-
Ter a farm which he owned in that vicini-
ty.
The instruction had made formidable
head, and the disaffection was rapidly
spreading. The insurrectionists were
sending expresses all over the country TO
obtain assistance. The number engaged
in the outbreak at Taos was about six
hundred. At Its commencement the Al
calde of Taos sent word down to the Al
calde of Vagus Of their movements, and
wished him TO Join them. He would not;
but sent an express Immediately to Santa
Fe, advising them to be on their guard,
as the mob, who were composed OF the
lowest rabble, and whose desire was
plumber, were hurrying on to the Puebla
Indian villages and settlements to arouse
them, and march directly to Santa Fe and
take possession of that place and all that
was in II. The Americans at Santa Fe
had there only about four hundred efiec-
tive men; the rest were on the sick list,
or had left to Join Col. DoNIPH2N. Such
being their situation, they could not send
.saccor out, as they were hardly able to
defend themselves. 1t is therefore sup
posed that Santa Fe must be captured, as
neither the fort nor block-honses are com
pleted.
Il is announced as the intention of the
insurrectionisls who captured Taos 10
take possession of the Government wa
-eon-trains, which are carrying forward
our supplies, and thus cut off all commu,
nication.
The representations made TO Col. Don
.IPaAN that Chihuahua would be an easy
conquest, were evidently intended as /;
lure to entrap him, beget a spirit OF seen
rity, and lead him far into the interior
where he might be easily cut off. lti'
the universal opinion in Sauta Fe that j
Gen. Wool had gone direct TO Chihua
hua, there would have been no trouble ir
New Mexico.
Col. DoNIPHAN had possession Of E
Paso del Norte on the 2Sth Of December
Letters had been received FROM the &c
vernon of Chihuahua stating that Gen
WooL was within three days march {
the capital. This too was doubtless az
o,ser r,se 10 lure Col. Doaiphan on
e~on6lencc. and cut him of from a
chance &c escape or Of falling back upo
Santa Fe. % relieve il in its emergency.
The Mexirans are bold in their tor
aud con6dent Of capturing Col. DoSEPHA
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House of Representatives,

Washington, March L, lS47.
Gentlemen:-It is with great regret that
/ am compelled to decline your invitation,
to be present at the dinner to be given to
Hon. Andrew Stewart, in your city, on
the 9Th of March. NV engagements are
such as to compel me to forego the very
great pleasure which such an occasion
would give me.
Mr.. Stewart is well worthy the honor
which you propose. His services in be-
half Of the interests and rights Of free
labor cannot be too highly appreciated,
and entitle him to the highest considera-
ton of the intelligent people OF Pennsyl-
vania, and of the whole country.
/ rejoice to see that the heart Of a faith
ful public servant is to be encouraged, and
his hands strengthened. by such an hon
orsble testimonial of your appreciation.
Igiye you many thanks for the honor
of your invitation, and remain,
Your obedient servant,
GEO. ASHMUN.
Hon. E. Joy Morris, and others,
Committee.
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WASHINGTON, March 2, 1917.


Gentlemen:-I have the honor to ae-
knowledge your letter Of the goth ult.,
inviting me to be present at a Public Dim
ner to be given 10 the Hon. Andrew Stew
art. | am deeply sensible Of the fitness
of this compliment to the distinguished
Representative from the Eighteenth Dis
trict Of Pennsylvania. The labor Of the
whole country owes him a debt Of graft
tude. No man in the Union has asserted
the claims Of all branches of American
Industry, to the fostering care of the Co
vernment, more ardentiy CT more ably
New England appreciates his services no
less than Pennsylvania, and | earnestly
hope that some son of New England may
be with you, to express her sentiments
on the occasion. For myself, I regret
sincerely that indispensable engagements
will deprive me Of the pleasure of avail
ing myself Of your very kind invitation.
am, very respectfully, your obliged
friend and obedient servant,
ROBT. G. WINTHROP.
Hon. E. Joy Morris, and others, Com.
nlittee &c.
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From the Pennsylvania Inquirer.
THE YOUNG MEMS FESTIVAL,
IN COMPLIMENT TO THE HON.
ANDREW STEWART.
LETTERS AND SENTIMENTS.

We have already given a pretty full ac.
count Of the Complimentary Dinner ten
dered by the Young Wings Of Philadel-
phia, to the Hon. Andrew Stewart. We
have since been furnished, by the Com
mi,tee of Arrangement, with the follow
ing toasts and sentiments. They will be
read with no little interest.
REGULAR TOASTS.
/. HENRY CLAY.
2. GEN. TAYLoR-Equally formidable
10 Santa Anna and TO James X. Polk. A
patriotic people will honor him for his
victories over the public enemy, and for
the sagacity and yalour which retrieved
the country from the mistakes of an i'm
beetle administration.
8. GEN. SCoTT. The hero of Chip
pewa. the gallant and chivalric soldier;
his past fame is an earnest of future glo-
ry.
4. Hon. ANDREW STEwART-The vet
Gran champion of American Industry, the
practical illustrator of the business inter-
ests of the Nation, the tried advocate OF
internal improvements;-known through
out the union as an able and influential le-
gislator; we honour him to-day as a Penn
sylvanian, for services in a cause, in the
benefits Of which we all participate.
s. THE WING CANDIDATE o COVER
NoR.-We pledge ourselves to the sup
port of the nominee of next Tuesday
Convention. Every thing for the Wing
cause and Wing notwithstanding lol
men.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By the Hon Andrew Stewart The
Wings Of Pennsylvania-The Union
looks to them to save the country-le
them be firm and faithful to their cherish.
ed principles and policy, and their tri
umph will be certain.
By Capt. Shriver, of Allegany, Nd
The Wing Workies-May they labor no
for the spells, but for the good Of thei
country.
By L. NJ. Bond--Hon. Andrew Stew
art, Of Pennsylvaniav-an able Statesman
a pure patriot, a faithful Representative,
true Wing, an honest man, qualities Il
most desirable in those we honor, and tn
surest guarantee for Wing favor.
By Robert MorTls-Zachary Taylor
Trough and Ready"-frank and fearIes
E-modert and manly-heroic and hu
name. His is
"Onc of the few, the immortal names,
That were not born to de-"
By Jno. DobeIhower-Santa Anna
The Mexican friend and conidant of Jas
X. Polk; both sworn upon the deslrac
ton Of Old Rough and Ready, and bot
equally unsuccessful.
BY William Elliott-The Repeal c
the Tariff Of '42-The consummation G
a scheme of political fraud, begun ia tn
corruption Of the ballot box, and in a cor
certed plan Of popular deception.
By Jos. Markle-Thc Mexican W.
-Another scheme of 2rofigate expend
ture, to pampcr political favorites viii
the wasted millions Of the peoples moi
ely.
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WASHINGTON Cry, March Sd, ls47.
Gentlemen:-I am in receipt of your
letter inviting me to attend the public din
ner, to be given on the 9Th inst, to the
Hon. Andrew Stewart, BY the Wing
Young Men of the City of Philadelphia,
as a testimonial of their regard for his
long and able services in the Wing cause.
1t would give me great pleasure to join
YOU in the festivities of the occasion, if il
were in my power 10 DO so, but, indispen-
sable engagements render it necessary fol
me TO go to the Western country immedi.
ately on the adjournment of Congress.
| am, very respectfully,
your most obt. servant,
SAMUEL F. VINT0N.
To Messrs. E. ]. Morris, S. S. Kelly,
Il. Ward, Committee.
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WASHINGTON CRY, Feb. 2sth. ls47.
Gentlemen Il desire to present to you
my cordial thanks, for the honor OF an
invitation to be present at a public dinner
to be given on the 9Th OF March next, TO
the Hon. Andrew Stewart, in compliment
TO his long continued and able services ia
the cause Of Domestic Protection, and
Home Industry. Having myself been,
during the Congress which will shortly
be brought to a close, associated with that
gentleman as a member of the House of
Representatives Congress which has
done more than any other ever did 10 up
turn the foundation of the public prosper
itv, and to involve all branches of Ameri-
can labor and industry in n common ru-
in can bear testimony to the signal
ability with which he has resisted the
many and various projects of mischief,
which have been urged upon Congress by
the existing administration. and has up
held and sustained the highest and best
interests of our common country. | will
only add, that the pressure of many en-
gagements incident to an adjournment Of
Congress, will probably deprive me of
the pleasure of uniting with you in pay
ing so deserved a tribute to a merltorious
public servant.
With sentiments Of high respect, | am,
Gentlemen, truly, your friend, and
obi. servant.
TRUMAN SMITH.
Messrs. E. J. Morris. S. S. Kelly, T.
Ward, VI. Clemens, A. G. Hines.
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By Chas. Thomson: Gen. Zachary
Taylor, the hero of Palo Alto and Monte
rey. for President, and Andrew Stewart,
of Pennsylvania, the champion Of Amer
lean Industry, for Vice President.
BY A. X. Young: Jas. K. PoIk-The
first President who prescribed a conquer
ing general for victories over the nations
enemies.
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HORSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
March Cd, I847.


GentIemen-Your note of invitation
to a dinner to be given by the Wing young
men Of Philadelphia, to the Hon. An
drew Stewart, of Penn, on the 9th inst,
has been received.
regret to say, that circumstances be-
yond my control, will prevent my com
pliance with your invitation. | can most
cheerfully unite with you in bearing tes-
timony to the able and efficient services
of my Honorable colleague, in defence Of
the great principles of the Wing party,
principles important in themselves and
involving the best interests Of our COM
mon country.
With sentiments of repect.
| am yours, &C..
JAS. POLLOCK.
Hon. E. J. Morris, aud others, Com.
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NJ HUNT
Messrs. E. Joy Morris, 8. S. Kelly,
Townsend Ward, Committee. &c.
SENATE CHAMBER, Washing ,
ington, March 2, ls47.

- ~
Gentlemen-I am compelled by private
engagements, which will detain me in
this city some days after the close Of the
Session Of Congress, to decline the invi-
tation which l have had the honor to re-
ceive from you, TO attend a public dinner
to be given to the Hon. Andrew Stewart.
on the 9Th inst, at Philadelphia.
/ regret that it is not in my power 10
manifest by my presence on the occasion,
my high appreciation of the character,
and services of the distinguished gentle
man, whom you SO Justly honor.
/ am, gentlemen, very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
GEO. EVANS.
Hon. E. low Mnrris and othera- &c &c
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,. Wash

ington, March 8, l647.
Genlemen-I regret extremely my in
ability to be with you or the 9Th inst,
agreeably to your kind invitation, at the
dinner given to our colleague, the cham
pion of the Tariff policy, Hon. Andrew
Stewart, whose services to our State and
Country cntitIe hin to the gratitude Of
the people.
Very respectfully yours, &c.
ALEX. RAMSEY.
Hon. E. J.. Morris, t. Ward, and 9TH
ers, Committee.
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The Atlantic and Mississippi Railroad
bill has passed the House of Representa-
lives of Illinois. and will, most probably,
pass The Senate.
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GEx. Tox THUMB was a passenger in
the Cambria, on lis last arrival in this
country. His receipts, whilst in Europe,
exceeded $4,000.
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IspIAN CoRs is worth two dollars and
sixteen cents a bushel in England, and but
little more than nine cents in Illinois.
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Il is thought that Massachusetts alone
will raise 100000 for Ireland.
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GUS .CoTTas has been used in Yer
mont for blasting rocks.
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There are some thousands Of Eorws-
gians in the State Of Wisconsin,,
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GEO. EVANS.

Hon. E. Joy Morris and others, &c. DC.
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TRUMAN SMITH.

Messrs. E. j. Morris. S. S. Kelly, T.
Ward, NJ. Clemens, A. G.. Hines.
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COrwin, GiddingS, Dayis, and the Whole Tory
 Grew, 0uidOne,

''Wc hold that taking the country between the Rio Grande and the Nucces is nothing but stealing, and the worst kind of stealing ut the same time, we believe there Is not chance in milIion that that territory will be given up to Mexico, to whom it righifully belongs, and to whom it always viii belong. We hope she may get it, nay, more, we arc willing she should re-annex Texas, Sam Hous- ton and all. and should be glad to such Star erased from our Banner.''-LOtceii CoHr.
 Its marvel that any man living under and en- toying the blessings of our free institutions could 90 far forget his obligations 10 his country, to alter such sentiments. To boldly advocate the dismemberment al the republic. indicates a heart destitute of any virtaoas principle, filled with all manner of iniquitous designs. The freedom of the press should never be assailed; but when man, destitute of patriotism, and bent upon his coantrys destruction, prostitutes the press to such treason able purposes, he Is leBger entitled to the pro- lection afforded to the press when egitiinatey used In this case, there is wicked perversion of its design and the author should be severely dealt with The treachery of the wretch Arnold docs not ex- hiht deeper guilt, nor deserve less execration.
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SPECULATI0N!

VINlIE undersigned offers for sale, and will selI 1 to the best bidder, 240 acres of land adjoining the city oi Little Rock
 He proposes to sell two tracts of S0 acres each the residue in lots to suit purchasers In the first so, there is 50 of bottom and 70 of upland, with house and other Improvements, and running water from the best SPRINGS upon the place On the next 90 there is 40 of hotiom, 60 In cultivation, and 50 in woodland, and well watcrod by the best Springs
 Forty acres ad ming the eiy, which will he sold 10 suit purchasers, Is upland, but of the b-st quality of upland in the aeighbeFbeea And the remaining 40 the south side of the entire traet which will also Lc sold to suit purchasers is altogether up land somewhat broken. and not of the best quality but has water and wood to make 1t valuable
 He will also sell three 90 tracts of good woo- land. in the north half of section s, n 12w, with in two miles of the city of Little Rock.
 He will sell lot on East Main street. with a TWO SPORT FRAME HOUSE tilercoB.-- Also his corner buildings on Markham and Louisi- ana streets.
 He will also sell his propssty In Conway eoaaty a valuable place in Point Remove bottq.u on the Ark's River and above the highest overflow; som. improvements thereon.
 II will be we'll in esery instance to have portion of ti'c purchase money dswn; ba, ss the ed is determined to sell In the course of the wiuteE fe- the best price that may be offered he val alsC make the terms to suit purchasers,
 Persons wishing to own any part or parcel of the above property would do we'll to examine for them. selves and make Proposals- E. 4. MORE.
 Little Rock, Nov. 2, le41. I2-tf.
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Leigh Hunt.

This beautiful poet and cssayist whose writings continually overflow with good humor was once the inmate of prison. His books show him to be one of the easy, good-natured race, and we may judge from them that out of priscn-life he would extract happfhess.
 II was while Inc was connected with the London Examiner, that he unfortunately wrote some stric- lures on the Prince regent, for which he was sen fenced 10 two years imprisonment. How charm ingly in the following extract does he describe his prisen life. He says
 'I prepared the walls with trtlis of roses; l had the ceiling coorcd with clouds and sky; the barred windows were screened with Ventian blinds; and when my bookcases were set up, with their bus,s and flowers, and piano forte made it's appearance perhaps there was not u handsomer room on that side of tilc water. Charles Lamb declared there was no other such room except in fairy tale''
 Byron, Moore and other friends visited him, and altogether he enjoyed himself far better than many out of prison. We are confident that the quiet but quaint hnmor, and the calm philosophy so couspicu- ous in the writings of Hunt the imprint of him. self He is perfect opposite to the score of Tribu- lation Trerids who make up sour faces at every thing God sets before them.--The Noapdreil.
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A HeRsg yfoRF,

NJ. De la-----is an elderly French gentleman of noble connections but altered fortunee; he sus- toincd himself, however, in handsome position in society by his talent; snd is, witha model of gem tlemanly department and feeling. He, not long since, houglt splendid looking horse for one hun dred md fifty dollsrs, which, however, proved to have very vile trick of stumbling and after three narrow escapes of his neck Monsieur obliged to request anctioneef friend to include the animal in his next sale. Tbe TDorning came, and his owner also, was in attendance--irom conscientious mo- tive, however The horse was of fine blood, admir-. able condion and the bidding, t0 the owners greai tribuation became quite spirited
 "Mon Dieu,'' he uttered, s' 'tis rascsefshame fol me not to spcak!''
 "one hundred dollsrs-goiag- msgnif. cent saddle horse, and kind in harness. One hun dred-thank you--hundred and fiye-gong one hundred and tcn;--sold for no fault.''
 Broken my neck tree time,' said the scrupuIous Frenchman, in agony. and catching the auciioneel by the skirt, the company wondering, in the mean while, what that tall figure behind the salesman was dancing about!
 s'one hundred and fifteen-twenty-- you; sound In every particular, sure of gait and warrant cd"
 '.NO, no, not, warrantedr' grOaned Monsieur.-- "Mon Dieu, 'tia swindnle! Knock him down wisoul de hundred"
 The aucilOneer, however, considered that his French friend had been swinded, and he determined that he should suffer as little possible from it,. He proceeded--
 .'HHndred and twenty five"
 "1'cn dollars moro for me, and stop de sale,'' cried the french owner; but the crowd only saw in him an anxious competitor, and they became more eager"
 "Fhank you, Monsieur continued the anc- toneer. "Hundrcd and thirty y-fve--forty--fo ive-hye-ffty-five- Napoleon breed, gentle men, sixty
 Dable! chest pas honorable Stop de sale! You vas have de constable wis me-
 The excitement of the tenacious gentleman be- came extreme; and when the hammer at length de- seconded, leaving him handsom gaincr by the sale, he stole away to muse upon the gullibity of man. the fraty of horse fesh and the great probability of his being overhauled for something dreadful and sent to the State prsou at least! Six hours the ex- tent of the warranteeexpired, however without the horse being returned, and Monster now rides finer animal, with an easier censcience.-S. Louis Re- reiHe.
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Cant. John B. Magrudnr.

Extract of letter from him. ]-"I was engaged on the eth, 10th, l2th 18th of September, with the enemy. On the 18th, I was struck four times me in the neck, but wounding me very slightly enought, however, to mako me faini-.bnt recover cd in few moments, nnd went on n the action. I was afterwards wounded in the hand by muskct- ball, but can now write. l had two horses shot, though not killed, under me, and my battery, under my immediate command, repulsed FIVE charges of the enemy $ cavalry and infantry. We want rein- forcements dreadfully. ss Let us Fegu- late thetarif of this country here. and we sup
 port our army without costing the United States n cent Every battle we have fought from Palo Alto to the last, has been forlorn hope. -. The MexIcans cannot mako peace with cDFpoyats guard They are ashamed 10 do 1t, and hence the smaIiness of our army encourages the war. We will get no peace: less now than ever, have not heard from home for two months. Here we never part with our swords and pistols for a moment, as assass'ns are In every corner, and a every house
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A Good Chaplain.

MT. Kendall in one of his letters from Tacubaya, says: GA great many anecdotes of the Individual gallantry of officers told, in connection with
 the glorious battles of the Both of August but until
 have more time and obtain more full particulars, must forbear recording them. I cannot avoid noticing, however, the personal gailaniry of Chap lain McCarty. the only chaplain. believe who has followed the army, and whose conduct at Churubus- Co, in particular, was noticed by all. Ever fore most and where the balls were flying tbckest, he was not only ready to give consolation to the dying
 but spur on the living to fresh deeds. He not only sought the best places for crossing the ditches with which the ground cut up, but helped our ad- vancing soldiers across well; and some of the voltigeurs were wading ditch more than waist deep, where their fasks were touching the water, the worthy paFson pointed out the circumstance and told them to be careful and Keep their poeder dry. Such chaplain is worth having in small army like onrs On Sunday he gives a sound Epsco- paan sermon, and his praise is in every mouth"