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Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18
COMMERCE OF THE LAKES.


The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser of the 9th
contains article embracing great variety of in
terestng and valuable statistics of the commerce of
Buffalo and the great Lakes list Of vessels on the
Lakes, &c.
The tables given in the article show the business be al
ready splendid and yet the of these inland
has Just commenced The Lakes embrace an extent of
territory upon alone Of than g. 200 miles,
forming communication between populous States and
the large Of English also be taken into the
account promising increased business for Ports.
The country which borders these waters nexhausby
rich and human foresight the extent of the
which increasing facilities of communication with
Eastern markets will develop.
In 1888 the tonnage of the Lakes consisted of Is steamers,
Ships and So schooners Now there 65 steamers, 26
propeers, barques 65 briggs and 2l3 schoones with
aggregate tonnage of $4,000 Of this tonnage, the
amount Of tons belongs to Buffalo, the remainder be-
ing owned at Cleveland, Sandusky, Detroit Milwaukee, and
other places the Lakes.
The imports of Buffalo, from the opening Of navigation this
tho lst instant give idea of the trade of that
place and of its rapid increase The following few of the
principal articles Flour 333 243 barrels; wheat 972 $40
bushels corn ,970 7s9 bushels butter and lard $685. 502
pounds pork 900 barrels whskey, l6, 1873 barrels;
ashes IL 450 barrels WOOL 25 492 Sacks &c.-in all which
there increase the imports Of any previous
year-Boston Traveller.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18
THE ILLINOIS AND MICHIGAN CANAL.

This great work is approaching to completion.
The Chicago Journal of Saturday says:
"A gentleman connected with the work upon the Kanka-
kee Feeder that will be completed by the 18th OF
November. feared this portion of the work would be
the last to be finished but is much advanced any
portion Of the heavy work upon the line About 300 feet OF
masonry per day will complete it, which the rate at
which il progresses.
The balance Of the machinery for pumping water upon
summit level arrived yesterday from Erie in the Susquehan
nah 1t manufactured by Col W. j. Toten Of Pitsburg
who supernends putting place here. The machinery is
capable Of ecya,ug $1,000 cubic feet Of water per minute
and will be ready for in about sixty days drive to
Canapor few days since hc point where the canal inter
sects the ve convinced that the works in progress there
much completion than had anticipated"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18
WIN. ]. A. BIRKEY, Esq.
President N. A. Convention, Pittsburg, Pa.

GENERAL TAyLoR-The New Orleans Plea
yune, alluding to the position of General TAYLOR
says:
Upon conversng with gentlemen who left his camp about
the middle of August they inform that it his nten-
ton to home in the month of November next Upon
his withdrawal the chief command of the column will devove
upon Brgader Gen. Woor, officer who, in the last
pagn has justified the elevated position he held in the
CARDS of his counymen, and added yet further his reputa
ton gallant soldier In the hour of conflict blood and
peril, calm summer morning, and prepared
the enemy, Gen. Wool is just the occupy the ad-
vanced position he holds. For vigilance he cannot be
surpassed and he commands in eminent degree the re-
spect Of the Mexicans."
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18
COL. PIERCE M. BUTLER.

The death Of this gallant South Caolnian, the representa-
tive on the bloody field Of Churubusco Of noble Of
heroes any country has Produced will create profound
and extended sorrow in this country He has been for long
time conspicuous and prominent citizen of South Carolina
and noted for his great resolution and ndomtabe
rage He possessed military qualities Of the highest order
and promise Of great and distinction in
which, alas terminated at its very commencement. Col
BUTLER had been very i'll for days previous the bat
te but when he heard that the Palmetto flag going into
the fight unaccompaned by him to whose special charge il
had been committed, he broke loose from his physicians
abandoned his sick couch, and weak, ghasy and almost
nnng mounted his charger and placed himself the head
Of his regiment. With such example, far less ardent
and gallant than the South Caronans would prompt
ed deeds Of supcrhuman daring But there no such
incitemen necessary impc the of the Harry Hot
spur Of the Unon Prentss styled the gallant Pal.
State the most brilliant and conspicuous display Of
military qualities Their services fully noted in another
part Of paper. Col BUrLER, though twice badly wound
ed and weighed down by anness and loss Of blood main
tain. his position until third wound caused bis death.
Lieut. Col DIcKISsos, who was the first officer wounded
at Vera Cruz also sgnazed his vaor this OCCASION and
again badly woundcd.-N O. Delta.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18
ILLINOIS.

The new Constitution of Illinois is to be sub
mitted TO the people of that State for adoption or
rejection on the first Monday in March next. The
following is an epome of some OF its provisions
Il provides for biennial sessions of the Legislature re-
srics the right of suffrage white male citizens above The
age Of weyone who have resided in the State one year
next preceding the election permits companies TO be ncoPo
rated by general laws but by special acts except for mu
ncpa purposes and in cases where the judgment Of the
General Assembly, the objects Of the corporation cannot be
attained under general laws orbids the creation OF state
bank and provides that the stockholders in any corporation
joint stock association for banking purposes shall be no
vjualy liable the Of their shares No act Of inc
Legislature granting banking powers can 60 into oPer'"o
unless submitted the people, and by them approved ~
general election succeeding the date OF its passage
Governor to hold Office for four years. and have snaS y"
500 per annum The Legislature have no power 10 grant
Divorces may authorize courts OF justice 70 grant
in certain
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18
MAINE ELECTION.

An election for State Officers and four Members
of Congress Ito fill vacancies) took place in Maine
on Monday last In consequence of severe storm
on that day the vote was unusually small.
ASA w. Ii. CLAPP is elected to Congress in the
Portland district, and FRANKLIN CLARK in what is
called the "Comet District" They are both
Democrats. The other two districts not heard
from. If it shall turn out that the Wings have car
red either of them, it will be gain to their side.
The vote for Governor in eighty-six towns shows
the following results For DAVID Bronson (W.)
l0,s02; JOHN w. DANA aD.) ll,44l Liberty,
2,44S. The same towns last year gave IA, 100 for
Bronson; 1879 for Dana; and 1896 for the
third party candidate.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18
POLITICAL LETTERS.

The following letters from HENRY CLAY and
Gen. TAYLOR were read at the Native American
Convention" sitting in Philadelphia:
Letter from Hon. Henry Clay.
ASHLAND, APRIL 2, Is47.
DEAR Sin Your favor of the 18th ultimo transmitting
the proceedings OF The American Ratification Meeting
reached here few days prior my return from New Or
leans Owing to my absence and great domestic aic-
ton which has befalen in the death of a beloved SON.
who fell in the battle Of Buena VISTA of which intelligence
arrived here several days ago. delay has arisen in nv return
OF TO your letter which hope you will have the
goodness TO
You inquire of me, cat the instance of the Native Anne
ncan Committee of the State Of Pennsylvania of which
you chairman whether if it be rendered to me- (and that
unanimousy) would be disposed to accept the nomina-
ton of President of the United States from the National
Native American Convention assemble Ptsburg in Nav
next for the purpose Of nominating candidates for President
and Vice President Of the United States.
Waving all inquiry into and the expression Of any opinion
the principles and objects of your association being un
necessary from the conclusion to which have come,
frankly say that perceive public good likely result
from my acceptance of the proposed nomination, and that
rendered to should be constrained decline accepting it.
request you, nevertheless aud the other members of the
Executive Committee, to be assured that justly appreciate
the compliment intended me, and accept my cordial thanks
for the personal confidence and kindness which prompted
attention to be directed me.
am, with respect, your friend and obcdient servant
Gen. PETER s. SMITH. III. CLAY.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18

Reported, Locos in Chienden and in Franklin which
would give them the Senate.
We longer doubt that the House decidedly Whg
There serious Whg losses in the delegations from Rut
land Caledonia Windham and Chittenden counties while
Windsor, Washington and most others have done nearly
well last year, in spite of the natural alliance Of War;
Whskey, and Slave Extension which has cost at least
twenty Representatives. four to six Senator'S and consider
able diminuon of the Whig for State offices. They
will be elected by the Legislature however, they have been
for some years past.
We presume Gov. Eaons plurality will be :, 500 to 3OOO
and that the Whig majority the House will vary from ten
to twenty.
The following table shows the standing of the House.
far have returns
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18
VERA CRUZ.

The health Of Vera Cruz is fast improving. For
several days before the Mary kingsland left there
were but few new cases of romito, and the inhabi-
'an's were debating the necessity of quarantining
vessels from New Orleans.
he Spanish Ambassador arrived at Vera Cruz
on 'he 3lst ultlmo, and was TO embark for England
the next day on the British mail steamer, on his
return nome He is understood to have been re-
called IN consequence Of his ntrigues to establish
monarchy N Mexico and place the Due de Mont
Pensier on The throne. II is said that the Govern
ments OF BON France and England disavow having
ever entertained his scheme.
Letters from Mexlcans at Jalapa, received at Vera
cruz state that Captain Walker, with detacl-
ment OF about three hundred men from Perote, ar
rived there the 25,h or 26th ul,mo and met
HaJor laily there According to these Mexican
letters ne committed great outrages on persons and
property; but the probability is he did nothing more
'han chasuse the inhabitants for the shelter and
assistance afforded the guerrilIas by them.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18

WISCONSIN ELEcTIoN.-In all probability JOHN
III. TwEEDY, the Wing candidate, is elected Dele
gate to Congress. The returns thus far show
TwEEDY to be l,O0s votes ahead, and it is fair to
presume his election by about 800 majority. There
is election of the year which, rightly understood
should be productive of more satisfaction TO the
Whig party, and friends Of morality generally.
~. Y Tribune.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18
Letter from General Taylor.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OccUPATI0
Gnt,,, a,o1a,- lIna.Ia,-n,. LII.

HEADaUARTERs ARMY OCCUPATION,
Camp Monterrey July l3, ls47.
SIR: have had the honor to receive your letter, submit
ting, on the part of the Nominating Committee of the Native
American Convention the request to be informed of my
views relating to several points Of national policy entertained
by the body of Native Americans in country.
Limited leisure from my public duties constains re-
ply in very general and brief TERMS that the points cited
in your letter do not feel myself at liberty express my
frank opinion My willingness yield the wishes Of the
people at large, and to them in the office of the Chief
Magstacy, should they fully and unanimously place its
weghy responsibilities upon has been than
expressed but not willing be the candidate of any
party to pledge myself any political creed save that
which proceeds directly from the constitution and the best
and paramount interests of the country and which they
lemnly demand If elected TO the Presidential office
be without any agency of my own, Git certainly will be
variance with my cherished aspirations and those
duties must go untrammeed by party pledges of every
character. N
Should the people nominate and eect-and there ample
space for this previous the time of eecon-some Of
the gifted statesmen Of the country represent its highest in
terests, should hail the measure with joy.
With sentiments of high respect have the honor sub
scribe myself your most obedent servant,
Y. TAYLOR,
Major General U. S. Army
Wp L. A ESQ
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18

MEL,ScHoLr Casualty The children Of the Catholic
School IN James street went New Rochelle
yesterday accompanied by several ladies with the
church While there, number Of boys left the main
party and went bathing distance from IT, uhen
ScUerni NJ them Jcerelr0cned Among the lost Michael
McGowan and John Mulin Of SO Bayard street.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18

OF all the incidents which 90 to illustrate the
horrors of war, we have seen none which presents
them to the mind in a more striking and powerful
manner than the present condition of the South
Carolina regiment of volunteers. They left their
homes six months ago about 500 strong of this
number 40 died at Vera Cruz or on the march 10
Puebla, and 800 were left sick in the various hos
pitals. About 272 were in condition TO fight in
the late battle, and Of that number 1877 (incudng
their gallant Colonel, PIERCE NJ. BUTLER) were
killed or wounded, leaving meager remnant OF
1885, molety of whom may yet perhaps fall in
battle or perish by disease before the war shall
terminate What a contrast will the return home
of this shattered corps present to the "pride pomp,
and circumstance which attended their enlistment
and departure for the seat of war.
IRicbm0nd WI;p
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18

on friday night last two young at Southold, on Long
Island were arrested for putting distractions the track
the Long island railroad Persons had been the watch
and these young fellows her names are Hawkins and Over
ton and they quite young) identified About mid
night OF Friday, Deputy Sheriff Clark from Greenpo went
west on special locomotive aud made the The ac
cused were admitted to bail in 81 900.
lba'l IN such case = And such bail Why, when upon
charge OF single murder bail is allowed to be gven
should ba be taken Tor appearance Of persons charged with
attempts at wholesale murder What punishment short Of
hanging or At least Of imprisonment f,r life,
society for such offence u
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18
FURTHER HISTORY OF ANNEXATION"

Ii il were only from its having been the means
of involving this country in the War which has
been characterized by much slaughter in the field
and fatal disease in camp and garrison, the history
of " Annexation" now gradually developing itself,
becomes to all searchers after truth, daily more and
more interesting. The Letter of the Hon. JOHN
G. SPENCER, which we place before our readers to-
day, is another chapter of the volume which is to
show by what, arts and pretences the country,
throughits Representatives in Congress, was seduced
into the measure, whilst the real motives and OBJ
ects of its authors were studiously hidden from the
public eye. No reasonable doubt can remain, that,
if the facts lately disclosed had been known at the
time of their occurrence, the " Annexation : would
not have taken place when it did, nor ever, without
the consent Of Mexico.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18

Later accounts state that eighty-fve Whig re-
presentatives, sxty-seven Locos, and six Liberty
men have been elected in twenty-seven towns no
choice. OF course no election of Governor. The
Liberty Press at Burlington says that the Wing
Senators are probably chosen in tha (Chittenden)
county by close vote. The Locos appear to have
had all their news first this year.-TTibune.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18

Tar FREScH STEAMER NEw YoRK ef New, York on
Thursday afternoon at o'clock. She carries mail OF
about fifteen thousand letters and thousand
There only nineteen passengers OF the first class
board, and but three in the eerage Her cargo consists Of
oil and 0OO 900 specie She has in her bunkers twelve
hundred tons Of coal
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18

-AHtL.Ns AN"kL-For upwards o. year past a stran-
ger lady has been in he ha, Of makng ,e,,oJcl ~; a.
,he om0' Cy fnson and Almshousc, in New York, for
e purpose o hunting up aud providing employment for The
more unfortunate women q these institutions The Commis
s,s' INFORMS W 'ha' she has accomplished much good and
Is singular fact that he has never vet heen ble ~ o
tam hef name she Is middle aged lady, and evidently
good family We caught glimpse Of her countenancc th
morning, and were deeply impressed with its Christian Ike
loyellness.--Ncw Yoyk Eryress.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18

Military MoyEaEsrs.--A detachment Of the 10Th in
autry under command Of st Lieuts r. A. Bouon and w.
g. NJ Lewis, and 2d Lieut. Ira $. Konover, uaermaser
and Commissary to the detachment, sailed Wednesday
from New York for Mexico One hundred men, belonging
to the New York regiment now in California were 10 have
left at the same time in the ship Sweden
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18

The " Native American" National Convention
which assembled at PhIadephio last week. al >
late hour on Friday night nominated Gen Z,cuARy
:, nNLoR' OF Mississippi, for President, and Gen.
iiENRl A. >. DEARBORN, of Massachusetts, for
Vice President
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18

A PRoLIrIc YIELp-George Davidson, Of Lyndon, Cat
araugus county, New York, produced, years ago. from
"A acres OF land 535 bushels Of oats each buhe weighing
four pounds over the standard weight 80 pounds each
making in all so bushels per 263 ncreasehere hav
ing been three bushels sown to the
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18

nc Legislature q Rn01E IsL.Su having pledged certain
e erection 81 STATE Lunaic Asylum on condition that
s'oooO bc aised b private subscriptions Miss Div the phi
iahhops mas SCI about - Tho amount and few ia,
ago procured he handsome donation o $40 900 from an old
and wealthy citizen q Providence 49, =
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18
A VINO LEGIsLArrRE
A Vino DELEGArIoS 70 CoSGREss
A WHIG GOVERNOR
A Wu,r

LATE FROM YUcATAN.-By an arrival at New
York from Sisal dates TO the 25ih Of August have
been received. The recent reports from Yucatan,
Of the rebellion among the Indians, are fully con-
firmed In several villages the whole white popu-
laton have been massacrcd and the main road from
Sisal 70 Merida was guarded with heavy cannon to
prevent attack upon the whites at Slsa
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18
VERMONT ELECTION.

YORK TRIBUNE OF MONDAY
We have, by letters and otherwise, returns from few
in the western part Of Vermont but they of like
complexion to those already printed. We believe the
Senate will stand nearly as follows
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18

"Ah SIR exclaimed elder, 10 tone o, pa'ncuc rcco
lection our late minister was the man he was power
among us he Knocked three pup pieces, and banged the
inside out O. five Bibles"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18
.AIp AND CoMFoRTn FROM A NEw orARrE

laid AND COMFORT FROM A NEW QUARTER.
The Indiana Sentinel moved and nstigated by
some new impulse, lately expressed an honest truth
concerning its own party in the following emphatic
style:
"We always believed, and still believe, that Texas
could have been annexed not only without war,
but even BY consent of Mexico. The whole
question, however, was proStituted 10 lie rHe
purpose cf political managers, with particular
reference to our Presidential candidates, and to
further the ultcrlor interests Of Slaveocracy and
the course Of events are just what every rational
man might have anticipated. The ultimate con-
sequence no man, however wise, can foresee or
. foretell" !"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18
First Division, under Gen. Uorth.

capitulation:
First DiUision, under Gen. Forth.
Killed Commissioned officers, comm ssioned
do. musicians and privates 80. Wounded Commission
ed officers l3 commissioned do Al prvaes, &c. 235.
Missing Prvates 10. Aggregate 1885,
Second DiUision, under Gen. IWiggS.
FIRsr BRIGADE.-Kled Rifles Al lst artillery 10; Sd
infantry 5-l9 Wounded Rifles 10 lst artillery l6 Sd
infantry 2s-54. Missing Rifles 3; lst artillery l Sd
infantry S-l2. Total, s5.
SECOND BRIGADE.-KiIled % wounded l26 missing A.
Engineer company wounded !; missing l. Total, l58.
Company H. Isl artillery.-Ked q wounded %.
Third Dirision, mader Gen. PMow,
FIRST BRIGADE.-Commssioned officers Killed l ;
wounded IL missing l. Nqncommissioned officers and
privaes Killed wounded l24 missing TO- Total 15s
SECOND observation-disclosures Howzer battery and ltt
and 18th infantry killed wounded % missing ? South
Carolina volunteers killed IL wounded 1876 Total, l72
Fourth DiriSion, Wqder Gen. Quitman.
New York Volunteers killed commissioned officers
non-commissioned4 prvates l. Wounded commissioned
offcers9; non-commssioned .; prvaes 6s. Missing
private. Total, lO3
Dragons attached to the Headquarters Of General Scott
killed 3, wounded 4.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18

ICE iRApE'-Durng the late month of Augus, 070 tons
Of ice were exported from Boston, mostly coaslwise. New
England ice Is now to be found in every cline Of the
globe" Iced champagne is common Ia Calcutta Madras
BOMBAY, VANILLA and Canton. One house in Boston sent
l0l cargoes TO Asia the past year.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18

The Union adds to the list of Medical Off
attached to the Gulf Squadron who have fallen
victims to the prevailing fever of the Mexican
climate the following
Assistant Surgeon ?. Benson DELAsr died at Laguna
about the 5th uimo Passed Assistant Surgeon CHARLES
e. BATES died the Island Of Salmedina the 26th u
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18

Col. JEFFERSON DAVIS, of Mississippi, has ac-
cepted the appointment Of United States Senator
from that State, to fill the vacancy occasoned by
the death OF Senator SPEIGHT.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18

We learn from gentleman Of the neighborhood that Mr..
JosEru FAwcErr, Of Montgomery county, (Md.) had a
daughter, seven years Of age, drowned in fish barrel on
Wednesday evening, 18th instant.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18

The " Union" of Thursday night repeats a
most unjustifable assertion, which has before been
hazarded that an article lately published in this
paper having for its object to deprecate the agiia
ton of what is called I" the Wmot Proviso," was
written by Mr.. EWING, the distinguished Ohio
statesman. The reasons for this assertion are,
first that the article bears the initial "E. and,
secondly, that Mr.. EWING has lately visited this
city. 1t is due TO that gentleman to relieve him
from the obloques of the Union" We never
knew that Mr.. E. had been in the city until he had
left it; nor has he held any late communication
with US in writing could he have had any
knowledge of the authorship of the article in
question.
The government editor is quite as much out in
ascrbng to us the able and patriotic article of An
Old Farmer published in daily paper of Tues
day. Whatever others may do, we never resort to
such articles to bring before our readers opinions
which we do not care to take responsibility for
The writer of that article is, as he says notwth-
standing the power Of his pen, a plain Republican
Farmer, residing in Washington county, Maryland