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Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-06-05
RIO DE LA PLATA.

private letter from Montevdeo mentions that Sir Taos
HEnBERT, the English Admiral commanding that station,
has expressed himself opposed to the armed interference
France and Great Britain in the affairs Of the nations
war in the Rio de la Plata.
RyERA has been signay routed and driven from his
position by small band of persons whom they bad driven out
of village. After these had gone, the soldiers pro-
ceeded horrible atrocities with the females. They then got
beasy drunk, when the of the village returned and
killed nearly the whole of wetches. RIVERA escaped
he dared enter Montevjeo but is now the island Of
Martin Garcia. ORIBE is gaining influence.
boats crew was sent from the United States gate Co
umbia Commanded by townsman, Captain RrrcnIE to
the Mount for water On their arrival they found twelve hu
hodies with their throats cuta sample of the warars
that has been carried oR in that beautiful country
Admiral Sir THoMAs HERHEur dined with Commodore
ROUSSEAU and Captain RrrcHE, board the Columbia,
early in March There were large number OF British and
French officers and citizens Of Moneydeo at the table.
The letter further mentions that Captain Richie has won
golden opinions Of the Americans there by his constant at
tenton to their rights and interests also from the foreign
officers by the high order and condition Of his ship
Commodore RoussEAU's command the Rio de la Plata
has observe been marked by the harmony and good
destandng which he has kept up with the other squadrons
and the contending Powers and also in his mme
date command.
The United States Consul Mr. HAMILTON, is lauded for
his humane conduct towards his suffering countymen there
and for the maintenance OF excellent understanding with
the authorities Of Monevideo and in the event of OIbes
coming n is anticipated from the distress prevailing,
ii is fortunate for countymen that have able and
popular a representative there.
Mr. II was formerly the commander Of merchantmen out
of Baltimore and in 1912 was a member OF the company of
Fencbes and under Barney in the defence of Wash
s. Ga-ette.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-06-05
SPOTS On THE SUN,

correspondent Of the Newark Daily Advertiser
that the suns disc, for than year, has seldom been
without spots During the months past April and
May spots have been and Of greater magn
ude reasonable to suppose these spots have nu
in affecting and varying the temperature Of the weather
comparison Of the suns image and spots they appear
SCREEN magned have at various times shown dark patches
enough placed together to circular Of 50 200
miles in diameter and it worthy Of remark that of
these spo rather cluster Of spots burst forth suddenly and
appear for day two, and then quickly disappear nd
eating changes in the luminous envelope upon magn
scale There were, the 29h Of May six spots the
disc of the sun, varying from 5000 to $4,000 miles in d
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-06-05
FROM VERA CRUZ.
coRREsPoNDENcE OF THE COMMERCIAL TIMES.

CORRESPONDENTS COMMERCIAL TIMES.
.... VERA CRuz, MAr l9, ls47.
One of the best signs of the times the loads Of fur
nture which continually passing along the streets and
being deposited in the dwellings of their Fifteen
families yesterday, and five six already this
ing, and expect the city full The
American rule is mild, and much regard is paid to the
rights and health of the citizens much decacy is shown
toward the conquered people themselves and cheap com
no degree of patriotism Withstand the inducements Of
Tered by this state of things the refugees and
Paake Yet what road have taken reach this point
paved with god hedged with thorns, and srewed with the
dead bodies of people
SO clean city hardly be found in any quarter of the
world and strong hopes entertained that the yellow fever
finding nothing feed upon, will keep pretty much in the
back ground during the The few which
occurred have been brought by mprudence other
porary and infectious contagious disposition is
betrayed The poor soldiers continue die in the hospitals,
but the yellow fever has shown itself among their dis
The weekly number of these deaths also much d.
mnshed perhaps in consequence Of the reduced number
men left in them rather than any other cause although the
best medical attendance is furnished.
The tariff is found to operate predicted in
of my former letters Three vessels with valuable cagoes
have arrived within the past three days. and there
money enough in the city pay the duties
four daily expected. If the duties not paid
within thirty days after entry these goods must be sold pub
ic auction, and what viii they bring
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-06-05
GEN. ZACHARY TAYLOR.

A correspondent OF the New York Spirit of the
Times says
' saw long letter of the old Generals, few days since,
eleven pages long, devoted to humanity and to everyday af
fairs of life II window to the old heos soul, into
which you could look and read that his nmos thoughts
pure brave, and disinteresed. II dated the Goth OF
February and evidently about concluded when the
reached him that Santa Anna approaching The letter
had been placed quietly in the porfoohe battle Of Buena
Vista fought and them in postscript dated the 25th,
there was written Santa Anna with twenty thousand men,
has given battle, and have maintained position
Is there in history sublime record Of unparalleled
batea modest alluson OF the greatest events
that will appear in future history ;"
The citizens OF Alexandra about present splendid
sword Lieut. Col CHILps, of the IT, s. Army as testi-
monia Of their admiration of his gallant conduct in Mexico
Col q. was formerly citizen Of Alexandra.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-06-05
RAILROAD MEETING AT PITTsBuRG.

A meeting of the Stockholders of the Pittsburg
and Connelsville Railroad was held on Saturday at
Pittsburg. The delegation from Baltimore was
present, and they engaged, if the Baltimore and
Ohio Company should refuse to accede to the terms
of Pittsburg, that the citizens of Baltimore with
their own means, would build the road from Cum
berland, to connect with the Connesve road
JOHN GLENN, Esq. spoke in behalf of the delegation
The following resolution was offered by the Hon.
ANDREW STEWART, and adopted:
ReS0ped That the books of the Ptsbug and Connes-
Vile Road Company be opened for the subscription stock
Pittsburg, McKeespor, West Newton, Comelsvle, Cum
berand Baltimore and such other and places may
be deemed advisable and afterwards if necessary, New
York and Boston, until may be subscribed which,
with the amount already subscribed, shall be- the opinion
OF the directors sufficient to the extension the said
road TO the Maryland ne and the ultimate said
road between the cities Of Baltimore and Psburg and that
when amount in the opinion of the directors shall be
subscribed adequate to the completion of the road Turkey
Foot then the directors be and they hereby authorized
put portion of the road under contract and proceed
the construction of the same"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-06-05
MEyICAN PRIyATEERs.

Barcelona paper Of the Sd Of May says that Mexican
pvateer LHieO, Of Vera Cruz, carrying gun and fifty
three men, had captured in the waters of Aca and bough
into Barcelona the American ship Cameita, hundred
and ninety-egh tons, Captain Edwin Leed, bound from
Ponce, p, r., with coffee, TO Trieste
The above vessel is owned by HIRAM SrErsoS, Of Ban
go Maine and the of her capture caused
little excitement New York Thursday. 1t will be
whether the Spanish Government will allow the vessel be
condemned Of its ports. We presume that
will mt
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-06-05
FROM BAL71MoRE aND THE NORTH.
BALTmoRE, JUNE 4-5P. M.

BALTIMORE, JUNE 4-5 p. M.
The Maryland State Temperance Society which was in
session here several days. adjourned night sine die after
passing various resolutions recommending sobey and tenn
Peance IN all things especially in regard ardent spirits
some effort was made, which think should be avoided in all
such deioeraohS 10 connect the Of temperance with
politics.
The -four market has been feyersh and excited here all
day Dealers prefer awaiting the receipt their private
ters, which will arrive until tomorrow before settling
fully upon prices There sales yesterday afternoon oil
about 900 bbs Howard brands at 50 So sale
also this morning of 200 bbs Susquehanna 50 So and
500 do Howard street at SO 75 and so do to Government
at $40, the highest price yet paid Holders generally
willing take less than $40 Conmea held Sc and rye
-four at 81.
Grain is in good request. Sales Of Pennsylvania white
wheat not pime at s2 ls and Maryland red do at ST. H.
Most holders ask White corn in request, with
sales OF 5000 1000 bushels lis cents; yellow held
100; oats 63; rye 1870 40 coverseed S4.25 s. So
Provisions in good request. Groceries quiet Timothy
hay has gone up to $50 per Washed wool %
26 cents, and unwashed do l6 Sugars and moasss aud
coffee remain rather dull and unchanged Beef cattle "a per
100 lbs. gross hogs S6.37 Sc. .62!
There activity in tobacco number of sales for
shipment Maryland and Ohio sell as fast as received all
good qualities sell readily.
There sold the Stock Board to-day So 900 City 6s
at lOl; 36 shares Baltimore and Ohio Railroad 47t
United States 6s closed 1853 bid, 1859 asked Maryland
6s closed at s94 bid The money markets. easy Coupons
unchanged
TELEGRAPHIC DISPATCHES
New YoRK, JUNE A p. M.
There sales to-day of 90 900 barrels Genesee
flour So 81 SO So according brands Southern -four
is held $40 Corn meal has advanced with sales s5 rs
S5, 90; rye flour $50.
There is active demand for grain Sales Of Genesee
wheat So 25 So. 80 prime Ohio red is worth S2.lO
Large sales of yellow 2s cts and of white 1874
Some 49, 900 bushels taken Sales If rye 50c and Of
oats at roc.
The Cotton market very dull under the news-prices
the decline-nothng of moment DONE,
PHILADELPHIA, JUNE A p. M.
Small sales of Pennsylvania brands of flour have taken
place at $3.50, but holders generally ask So Rye -four
S7.37t, and meal $3.50 s5 6sf, with sales
There is good demand for grain, though the operations
have been large Sales of red wheat not exactly prime,
at So. 20; white wheat held $3.50 Yellow 81 80.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-06-05

The :" Union" has gone back fire and thirty
gears to a random paragraph in the National Intel
ligencer to fix upon It's present Editors the mputa-
ton of ustifying in some the doctrine, which
we again denounce as Infamous, of " moral trea.
son." The same columns in which the phrase is
found present garing evidence (such no one
could overook) that one of the present Editors was
not then connected with the paper; and we have
heretofore had occasion to state, that owing to i'll
health, other persons than the Senior Editor during
that season of 1912 occasionally supplied its edito-
rial matter. No one knows better than the Editor
of the government paper how hard il is to be held
responsible, edtorialy for things written by other
hands than ones own. We protest, moreover,
against being held, under any circumstances, mo-
rally responsible for every particular thing that we
really may have said and done during almost half
century of public life. Our venerable neighbor,
we satisfied, would be very unwilling to be him
self held accountable now for many things that he
has said and done within half that period of time.
We should serve him perfectly right to refresh his
recollection, and that Of our readers, as few Of
them. But this sort of attack and retort is an ig
noble warfare, unworthy of persons who have
rived al his and our age.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-06-05

Mr.. WEBSTER and his family arrived safely at
New York last Tuesday morning in the steamer
Southsraer from Charleston. His health, which
prevented him from extending his trip as far South
as he intended, is still improving.
The Charleston Courier Of Monday, announcing
Mr.. WEBsTER's departure from that city on Satur-
day, says:
"Mr. WEBSTER, we authorized to say, will proceed
directly to Boston, there luxuriate amidst the comforts
and repose of "home, sweet home rendered douby
after the agues and adventures of pleasant wayang
and agreeable travel.
"We doubt not that Boston, Massachusetts,, and all New
England, will welcome their returning son. although them
prodiga with reception that accorded him
in the sunny South and will fail to kill the atted calf
his entertainment May his mission be blessed
peace, concord and brothery love- between Massachusetts
and South Carolina, and between North and South rvet
anew the bonds of political and national Union, and
deed render :" UNION LIBERTY" GONE AND ISDI-
VISIBLE"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-06-05
PROM rHr NEW ORLEANS rrc.rusx or MAY 81.

We delay the press to announce the arrival of
the steamship Palmetto which sailed from Vera
Cruz on the 22d instant. By this arrival we have
letters from Mr.. KENDALL to the 2lst instant from
Jaapa, and we have also seen private letter of the
10Th from Puebla.
Gen. WORTH entered Puebla on the afternoon Of
the 9Th, after sharp skrmish with party of lam
GERS sent out to delay his advance. SANTA ANNA
in the city at the moment, but at once left and
pushed on towards the capital.
Ii was reported that Gen. VALENCIA was between
Puebla and the capital, at the head of fourteen thou
sand men, to resist further advance, but this is
doubtful
The result of the Presidential election was not
known. Santa Anna, Elloriaga, and Herrera were
candidates. among others.
SANTA ANNA is said to have had a considerable
force with him when he passed through Puebla-
varousy estimated at from $4,000 to 10000. 1t is
shrewdy suspected that he intends to use this force
to maintain his personal position and secure the
Presidency.
Capt. MAYO, of the navy, Governor of Alvarado.
started on the 18th instant for Taascoya. The
town surrendered to him without resistance. On
his return he was fired upon, and Passed Midship-
man Pringe and five seamen were badly wounded.
DR.. BARTON, Surgeon U. s. army, has been ap-
pointed President Of the Board of Health at Vera
Cruz.
A party of guerras has been surprised and
taken close TO Vera Cruz-flteen in number
General SHIELDS continues to improve slowly.
Capt. MASON, of the rifles, we are panied 10 learn,
died on he 18th.
EDITORIAL conREsPoNDEScE OF THE PrcAruNE.
JALAPA, (MExIco,) MAY 10, ls47.
The order out for the marching OF Gen Twiggss dvi-
II is 10 Tuesday towards Puebla Gen Scott
accompanying it. garrison remains behind under Colonel
Chd, composed Of both regulars and volunteers every way
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-06-05

OREGoN RAILRoAD.-The Legislature OF Con
necticut have passed series of resolutions approx
ing of the general features of Mr.. WHITNEy's plan
for railroad to the Pacific, and request their Repre-
sentatives and their Senators in Congress to give
the plan their prompt attention and support.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-06-05

We saw it stated in late number of the New
Orleans Courier that the National Intelligencer
"approved and justified the unprovoked aggression
of the English upon the Chinese" We were not
at all surprised at this statement in the Courier
nor should we have been, from what we have seen
in that paper, had it charged with any political
offence, however odious. Nor did we think it worth
while to contradict it, because the {" Courier" has
little circulation beyond the limits of its State, and
we could not extend any contradiction of ours to
reach the mass of its readers.
The Washington Union" having copied it,
however, with the same sort of instinct with which
drowning people catch at any straw, we take the
occasion-not being willing that it shall sustain at
our expense war begun in falsehood and threaten
ing the ruin of our country-to say that the state
ment of the Courier has not the shadow of foun-
dation. Ii is not in our nature-it is not within
the range of possibility, that should ever justify
"unprovoked aggression by our own Govern
ment, much less by any foreign Government upon
any Nation or People.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-06-05

PaosPEcT or Caors on Lone IsLaSp-A friend who has
been considerable portion of this Island spe,ks with
amazemen OF the great increase in the quantity of every de-
scrpon Of grain and vegetable planted sown over that
former wears. Az low estimate the quantity is doubled
The condition and prospect Of all the crops are most deohl
and encouraging.--N Y Commercial Advertiser.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-06-05
IMPROVEMENT OF THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI

The ST. Louis Republican states that Conven-
ton is to assemble at Bloomington, Iowa, on the 4th
of June next, to urge upon the United States Co
vernment the necessity of removing the distractions
in the Mississippi at The Rapids. Several counties
it says, will be represented, and means will be
taken to set forth the necessity, and the immense
injury these distractions are to the commerce Of
the country, but especially to the people residing
on the upper portion of the river.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-06-05

CAPTURE OF A SMALL TRAIN.-The correspon-
dent of the New Orleans Delta, at Vera Cruz, I'M
der date of the 22d instant, just the Palmetto
was leaving, says:
One hundred and twenty Quartermasters mules loaded
with flour and pork their road to rendezvous at Santa Fe
attacked late last evening three miles from here. The
mulcteers fred upon, but learn whether any
killed Most Of the muleteers have just returned, and
report that the entire train captured This is
| have the facts from the Quartermaster here"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-06-05

PoLrTIcs OF THE GREAT STATEs.-Since the
commencement of the war against Mexico, by Mr..
Polk, elections have been holden for members of
Congress in four largest States, with the fol-
lowing result, compared with that of the previous
election:
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-06-05

Two companies Of the I" Louisville Legion" arrived at
Louisville Wednesday last, and met with a public
reception They Addressed landing, by Gen. PHI
in short and appropriate speech He replied to
by Col. DaMsBV, Of the Legion
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-06-05

THE SECOND MIssssIPrtASs.-Through the courtesy Of
Lieut. John Martin, of the Second Mississippi Rifles, the
New Orleans Pcayune has been favored with list Of deaths
in this regiment The mortality has been appalling, and
yet it is feared that the list is quite complete. There is
still good deal Of sickness in the regiment and the small
pox has not yet disappeared.
The list of names published by the Pcayune is summed
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-06-05

PorsoxEp ny HENLocK.-On Sunday last, while party
Of friends were passing through wool in Glenve, near
Schenectady root, mistaken for spignet was pulled up
near creek aud eaen which caused the death OF young
adv named Elizabeth A. Boyer. The action 50 sudden
and violent produce death before medical and could %
procured
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-06-05
TREASURY NorEs.-orrc1A1.

The interest six per cent Treasury notes to be paid
annually and, they Of various dates, three per
interest will be paid the expiration of six months
from the date Of each note stamping the face Of the note
sic months interest paid" The will be pur
sued the expiration of twelve months, eighteen months,
and until the last payment Of interest these notes. The
being Of the denominations of $50 O00 it would
be mpractcable calculate the interest all of themes
pecialy in fractional pasand also pay the any
day. The proposed believed be most convenient
the holders Of the notes. well the Government and
most conformable 10 the letter and spirit Of the law
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-06-05

GEN. TAYLoR.-Concerning Gen. TAYLoR's po-
litics the New Orleans Bee says
"That Gen. TAYLOR is Locoloco we utterly
: deny, and call for proof. We know that in re-
cent letter he remarked that his first choice for the
: Presidency was Mr.. CLAY, and after him Mr.
: CRITTENDEN or john NJ. CLAYTON, or Mr.. Nc
: LEAN. II any Locofoco is in favor of either one
of these gentlemen for the Presidency, we should
: like to see him."
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-06-05

EMiGRArIoS THE WEsT.-Some idea of the immense
food Of emigration the West may be formed from state
in the Chicago Advertiser Of the 26h umo, which is
but Of almost countless numbers made in the Western
journals The paper referred says that the steamer suana
had arrived at Chicago from Buffalo eighty cabin and 400
steerage passengers very large quantity of merchandise and
thirty of baggage belonging TO emgrants Among
the settlers 800 Swedes who designed TO locale IN
Henry county, Illinois, where land had been secured Tor them.
Their appearance is said indicate hri respecabhy and
intelligence When the boat left Buffalo she had ZEo cabin
and 500 secrage passengers, the balance from the arrivals "
Chicago being left along the route
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-06-05
FRANCE.

II said in the Chamber Of Peers the lOh by the
Minister Of Commerce and Agriculture, that the prospects
the next harvest extremely promising. Notwhstand
ing this prospect the markets continue in various parts
Of France.
The of investment by the Emperor Of Russia
in the English funds produced great sensation in Paris Il
has deprived the in the French funds Of its
character exclusive friendship the French Government
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-11-20
DE- O. LtNNMNa nANKa.

by us LtNNHUB BANKS.
Oh! strong and brave, 10 tho bold eea wave,
And free ia the wingless wind,
With sunny tides DOR the deep Ii rides,
And the wbjts spray leaves behind;
Then the sun g0es down, and his 10 dly eros II
We cease for awhile to ere,
But tho bold blight wave still tunes its staye
In the deep ears Of the sea.
When the storm comes out, and voices shout
For help, DER tho gurgling main,
TIL the stafs that gave their light TO the wave
Are frightened in again fbird,
Then the bold waves heard, like q wild sea,
Careering on It's way,
TIL It gains the shore. md raves the more,
When Its locks with rage turn grey.
Then here's TO the brave, the bold sea wave
That hath many Il true heart borne,
And laid 1t low in the depth below,
Like nm infant newly born; wings
While brings TO our ships FREQ
The aid ofa golden sail,
May its might increase, for truth and peace,
TIL the one mind shall prevail.