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idea Of releasing any Of us. It Is his wish
10 send us TO Acapulco on the Pacific.
The most rigid and compulsory measures;
on the part Of our Government will [alone]
do US any good, There is evidently d
word waning in this sentence in the origt-
nal. and We have ventured 10 supply it. Il
is but conjecture. fa 4
AS l send this by the British courier
thence by the packet via Havana to New
Orleans, l cannot mention any news oflos..
cal or military character, as il would conn
PROMISE his neutrality.
Respectfully your friend and serv'.. q
WIN. r. BARBOUR. 3.
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with $50 men to Col. DeRussy's assis-

with $50 men to Col. DeRussy's assis-
tance.
The New Orleans arrived a, Vera Cruz
OH the 10Th, at 2 o'clock, P. NJ, and
found the city in a state of excitement,
Gen. Pierce had marched Out as above
stated, ancanped. about ten miles from
the city, when the advance guard came
in aud reported heavy force Of Mexicans
at the National Bridge, who were march.
ing towards the city. Everything was
got ready for action. The shipping was
removed from between the castle and the
city. Gen. Pierce reinforced his COM
mand with 700 men, making in all $500.
In consequence of this difficulty, the re-
QUESTION from Col. Gates on Col. Wilson
could not be complied with. The New
Orleans had on board IS mariues, from
the U. S. sloop Saratoga, on the morning
of the 18th iusl., and sailed for 1ampico,
previous 10 which Gen. Fierce had march.
ed out TO meet the enemy. The New
Orleans arrived at Tampico on The morn
Ing of the 18th. A detachment which
had gone up the river had returned, aud
tepOIteu. Us lolioWSf os hCa' % VIC Soo'o
ascertain.
The troops under Col. DeRussy had
marched within seven miles Of Huejutla,
on the morning of The 18th, when the
Mexicans commenced a heavy fire on
them from all directions. Capt. Wise
got his piece Of artillery to bear on them,
when, after receiving six or eight rounds
Of grape, which cut lane through their
line, they gave way and fed to the cha
parral. The Americans continued fight
ing their way back along the road towards
the river at intervals until the morning Of
the 10Th, when they were relieved by
reinforcement of $50 men. They re-
turned to Tampico at late hour on the
10Th, with loss Of 20 killed, 10 wounded
and 2 missing. Among the number was
Capt. Boyd, who fell in The frs, charge,
with three balls through his body; also.
his First Lieutenant, who fell MORALLY
wounded and was lett dying on the field,
Col. DeRussy had several balls through
bis coat. Capt. Wise had his horse sho,
from under him. The men and officers
fought bravely. The names of the off.
GERS from Louisiana who accompanied
Col. DeRussy are not recollected. The
Mexican loss reported by Lieutenant to
be $50 killed, aud 12O wounded. The
Americans, also, lost IL or Is horses and
60 pack mules.
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{ ISLAND OF CUBA:

ne NeW 0Ik Sun contains some moSe
extraordinary revelations with regard to
the Island Of Cuba. The following state
ment will excite surprise:
"Cu5a by geographical posi,oEi of me-
cessity and right belongs TO the U. States;
it may and must lie ours. The moment
has arrived to place it in our hands aud
under our flag. Cuba is in the market for
sale, and we are authorized by parties
emiuently able to- fulfil what they propose;
to say that If the United States will offet
the Spanish government one hundred mil:
lions Of dollars Cuba rs ours, and that with
one weeks notice, The whole amount will
be raised aud paid over by the inhabitants
Of the Island. One week is all.they ask,
if our government will only make the offer
for them TO act upon, and which Spain is
ready to accept. This is no vision, but a
fixed fact. Of which we have seen. and now
hold the most undouhted proofs.
The Editor of the Sun presents several
forcible reasons why the Island of Cuba
should he the property Of the U. States.
We say hands OF, Let US not furnish q
pretexl for The intervention of The Eure-.
pean powers. The two great mari'ime
States of Europe. France and England,
will never be ucquiescent under an arrange
meut, by which the Unhed States. 5ecorn-
ing possessed Cuba. could control fhe coma
merce of the Gulf. And how would such
a manifestation Of territorial aggrandize-
ment stand by the side Of treaty with
Mexico, If one should be formed, the pre-
ambIe 10 which would, perhaps, dfsesafn
such aggrandizement in her case? ? Our
policy with regard TO the Island Of Cuba
should be passive, but watchful. No tempt
ing bait held ou, by the authorities anu
people of Cuba. OF even by The government
of Spain, should lure US from this path of
safely.-Euen. Ne,rs.
A Mayor Of one of the interior cites Of
France has made cBrioRs calculation,
which he had laid before the consideration
of local authorities. Assisted by men,
Der Of the municipal Council, he has ascer-
tanned that there are in,he town SOP dogs
and 163 ipaupers, and he calculates shar
lhe food consumed by the dogs would os
more than eAough for The. support OF allihe
poor IN the whole commune. ms
~
Css. Frsmont.-Ths correspondent al
the New York Herald states that The
much talked Of Kit Carson will 90. only
take Mrs. Fremouni out 10 her husband 10
California, but also commissioS to the
gallant and judicious Colonel appointing
him Governor es the Territory SO lately
ip contest between Commodore Stockton
and General kearney. This will be one
of the very bes. appointments, says the
correspondent, Of the whole campaign.
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GENERAL SCOTT

The N. o. Bulletin makes ,he following
estimate Of Scot's forces, at Fast accounts:
Gen. Scott. as dear as we cat
ascertain from our enquiries.
had with him when te joined .
Gen. Worth at Puebla, about 1000 men.
He was subsequently joined by
Col. Childs, with tire garri.
son at JaIappa. 400
Gen. Cadwa aIIader's column is 1400 -
Gen. Pillow has with him 1900 90 <
Gen. Pierce was TO leave Vera
Cruz on The 9th and 7,h with
large lraiu, and will hayea
force of 1000 I"
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AMERICAN PRISONERS In MEX.

have t5een allowed fSlmaksnssofsai
letter from Lieut.. Barbour, The lst Re-
giment Kentucky Volunteers. who is now
a prisoner in The city Of Mexico.-It will
be recolected that he was taken prisoner
when in command of the escort of. train
cut TO pieces by the Mexicans. Alter the
publication Of the paragraph in this paper
which elected the letter, intelligence was
received Of Lieut.. Barbour's fate, yet The
letter is interesting for some Of its details,
and we give it, emitting paragraphs Of a
private nature. The letter will awaken
new alarm for the fate of the handful Of
brave men now prisoners in the city Of
Mexico. The perfidy Of Santa SnHa in
the case Of these prisoners is sufficient 10
justify every stigma which has been cast
upon him, 1t is eminenlly cruel aud con-
temptibIe, aud far more shameless than
most of his unworthy acts, for often the
man endeavors to propitia,e universal re-
gard by traits Of apparent magnanimity;
CRY OF MEXICO, June 90, l647.
Dear Sir-l was surprised on receiving
number of the N, o. Picayune Of the 5th
inst, 10 find lha! nothing was known Of me
and my command since our capture on the
24th OF February last. A correspondent
of the Picayane supposes that we were
murdered aud the edto. concurs with him
10 opinion. had written repeatedly and
had confidently hoped that some Of my
letters had reached their destination; in
deed was very certain that my friends
in Montarey had received intelligence Of
US. regret this The more, as it has doubt
less caused my family aud friends much
unnecessary uneasiness.
On the 4th of this month 1870 Of our pTi-
soners (among whom were Charles and
John Swiger) left the Castle Of Santiago
in this city for Tampico where we were
told they were 10 be released, but it is with
regre, that we learn through the city pa
pers here that they were stopped at an In
dian village $50 miles from this by order
of Gen. Santa Anna, and that they were
starving. Gen. Garay, who has them in
charge, writes to the government here, that
he cannot obtain provisions, &c. refer
you to the paper Ell Republican,, which !
send you.
We have suffered great hardships, parti
cularly the men. They have been in a
state of nakedness, famine and disease for
The last five months, and many Of them
would have died had it not been for the
foreigners here through whom cid was
given them. We have been on our parole
since the 20th Of April last, and this city
is assigned us as our chartef. The Goyern-
ment has paid US during part Of this time
four rials $50 cenls) per diem and they
charge US the same to obtain 1t so in fac.
we get nothing. But we have not been in
want, for mercantile houses here are will.
ling to supply us with whatever funds we
want.
1t is known officially ,ha, Major Gaines
and Borland, Capts. Clay, Heady and
DauIey, Lieuts. Churchill and Davidson
were agreed to be exchanged a, the battle
OF Angoslura. Capt. Smith, Quanermss.
ter, Midshipman Rogers, Of the navy, and
myself were not provided for. But thi:
Government, or rather Santa Anna has nc
* .
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-GT The friends of WESLEY BODIE, an.
snounce him as candidate for the Office OF
Sheriff, at the ensuing election.
february "a
p The following gentlemen are announced
by their friends as candidates for the Office of
Tax Collector, at the ensuing election:
y. Col. JOHN QUATTLEBUM,
3 GEORGE ]. SHEPPARD,
EDMUND MORRIS.
. SAMPSON B, MAYS,
Lieut.. JAMES B. HARRIS,
Mai. s. C. SCOTT,
LEVI R. WILSON.
10 The following gentlemen are announced
BY their friends as candidates for the Office Of
Ordinary, at the ensuing election.
Col. JOHN HILL,
Capt. w. L. COLEMAN.
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disinterred, and instantly commenced
skipping about. Its mouth was closed up
with white skin, but it's eyes were as
sparkling as when, ON that day twelve
mouths, il was put below the ground.
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m,smnsiss are wrapped, by applying it to
the mandsasture Of paper. Calculations,
founded upon mummy statistics, make the
linen sWathings Of the ancient Egyptians
worth S2ho00,006. This is better than
stealing Pennies from the eyes of dead
men.
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M The friends Of JAMES SPANN. Esqr.
respectfully announce him as n candidate Tor
The office OF Tax Collector, tthe ensuing cleo.
,ion. aprill4 IL
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GFThe friends of Major ABRAHAM
JONES, announce him-a candidate 'or
lthe Legislature, to fill the vacancy occa-
stoned by the death of James 5. rope
Esq.
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Nep Speculation-Mehemet Ali has
found a new source ofrevenue, in the tlne
linen ip which the immense deposlte OF
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board measure, at seven dollars per thou.
sand, is 1886 6O
Grading and laying highest price :,
per mile, 40O 0O
Engineering and toll houses, 200 90
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Method Of supporting Trees.-The
branches of trees when loaded with fruit,
may be kept from breaking in the following
manner: Connect with cords all the
heaviest branches. commencing with the
lower ones, and fasten the ends to the
upper part of the trunk. Branches when
thus secured together cannot break. This
plan is far superior 10 the old method OF
props.
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Sl,585 so

Say 1000 per mile.
The actual cos, Of working a railway
with a heavy bar and sleam power, will
be as follows LOGON olive power, per ton
per mile, 0.2l9 cents
Repair and ren'I. Of track, &e. 0.40l
Il :" cars, 0.430 +"
Miscellaneous. O.2OO "
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Total cost per ton per mile, l.25O
This is supposing that the railway bar
will transport two millions OF tons, which
is a large estimate. and above that which
has heretofore proved to be the case.
On plank road, the first aud third items
will be divided among the many who
transport, AND will not be easily estimated,
bu, will probably be 3 times as much as
the railway, say 1000 cents
Repairs and renewal Of track, 200 "
Miscellaneous, O.1OO
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A toad, which was buried under a re.
versed flower pot, three feet beneath the
surface Of the ground, on the 18th OF June-
lS46, was, on the 14th oe last month,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-08

Francis r. Skunk having majority Of all the votes
cast declared the duly nominated candidate of the
democratic conventions for the Office OF governor OF Penn
sylvania
On motion of s. S Winchester, the nomination was
unanimously confrmedby the convention.
Morris Longsreth, of Montgomery county, having re-
ceived majority ofall the votes given the fifth vote,
was declared duly nominated democratic candidate for
canal commissioner.
On motion of Mr. MCauley, the nomination of Nor
rs Longstreh unanimously confirmed.
On Friday, March s. Mr.. J. Clancy Jones, from the
committee on resolutions reported the following resolu
lions, which adopted:
]. Resolred That the members of this convention
deeply impressed with OF gratitude for the abnnd
with which bonul Providence has filed this land
country in is moral and soc a condition. and in ali the in
dustria and productive pursuits Of the people agricultural
commercial, manufacturing, and mechanical
Resored That we, in common with the people OF this
country deeply ympa,hize with those of Ireland and other
famine is laid, and whose mseries aggravated by des-
poc rulers who rob labor of its Just reward and impover-
ish the many for the benefit of the few
3 Resoiued That is qualification the be-
nevoent and phanhropc TO witness the Christian aud re-
publican spirit which anmaes the people of these United
States in extending aid their suffering brethren in other
countries and that we recommend to our friends through
ont the Commonwealth TO make the most liberal conrbu-
their ability, for their relief
A. ResoUed That the increased prosperity and power OF
our great Countryside result of her free Institutions and the
iathln administration OF the govenment-are satisfactory
to the ruin to b. phed by the tariff of 1916 will fail
10 nave any other effect than excite feeling of ridcue
towards the authors of these senseess predictions. Our
farming manufacturing, and other industrial interests,
IN the highest state of prosperity and niurousy a
icced by the operations OF the present tariff.
D. Resoiref That have confidence in the
gritty and purity of the President and Vice President of
the United States and of several heads departme
and recognise IN the performance of their high consu
uona duties, the just evidence of the ability and energy
with which they have performed the duties OF the high sta
s. Rcsaired That is with pride and qualification
present Francis X. Skunk candidate for governor
his private character is ueproaehabe and his long public
services afford the sures guaranty OF his future hdey and
devotion to the public interests, and 10 sound democratic
principles Daring his present term his administration
has been distinguished for nhexble adherence 10 the
cardinal principles Of democrncy sound economy, and
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It will be recoected that this gentleman among
the most jealous of those who defiance of the express
rule of the Senate requiring resolutions TO lay day
the table, insisted, in violation of this rule, upon taking
up and passing Immediately the resolve for the expulsion
of the editors of this paper from their seats in the Senate
Now on the last day of the session the House passed
and sent the Senate bill establishing branch min,
at the city OF New York, and amending the consitu-
tional treasury law dispense with the risk and
pense and possible arrangement of exchanges occasone
by the actual transfer of millions of specie from place to
place. This biso important to the government and to
the business of the country, and unobechonabe In
every passed the House by great ma
iority came down to the Senate the last day OF the
session. taken up by large vote there, and on 1t.
passage was defeated by the single 81 object" OF Mr.
Badger awaiting himself most unusy OF the rule never
intended be applied in such cases preventing bill be-
ing read twice on the day But the day of the
objection was the last by gross abuse and perverson OF
this rule, Mr. Badger the federal senator from North
Carolina, defeated the passage OF this bill IT, then, du-
ring the ensuing recess, any arrangement OF business,
risk expense and loss should from the
ry transfer of specie and the federal merchants complain
let them remember that their kind friend Mr. Badger
the sole cause of all these difficulties, also the sole
cause OF the loss of the branch mint at New York.
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We find in the Courier DIES Etats Unis the following
notice of the senator from Louisiana whose speech
in the Senate upon the three million bill attracted so
much attention;
I'VE must not forget 10 mention that in auding TO
the late resolution OF the Senate against the Washington
Union, MIR. Soule spoke out in glowing expressions in
behalf of the freedom of the press, which it his du
y he said, to Defend not only democrat, but as one
OF the martyrs of that freedom
During the last years of the Restoration in France
Pierre Soule then young advocate of the Partisan bar
condemned to five years Imprisonment and fine of
ten thousand francs as the author of political satire
published in journal called the Dwarf which he edited
in conjunction with Merry and Barthelemy, those two
brother poets, the twin stars which shone out in the lite
ary heavens of the Restoration To escape this doom,
Mr. Soule embarked secretly in vessel bound to Port
au Prince under the command OF M. Baudin, who has
since become admiral
From Port Prince the young refugee beook HIM
self TO New Orleans, and from New Orleans to the west
There he suffered great pecuniary disressl
n this rude school OF adversely, and hungerng at
for bread and for learning Mr. Soule gnawed with
sharp and eager tooth at the English language, and so
well mastcaed and digesed the tough idom that after
only five months of studies, pened and developed in the
dollhouse of solitude and want he emerged fromob-
security TO appear advocate in their language
before American jury. He has now become the Berger
OF louisiana both in the forum and at the bar The
letter writers from Washington dwell much upon the
powerful effects of his eloquence, weakened as must
have been to their by the French accent which, as
They say he still retains"
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When Edmund Burke published his letter on the
French revolution, Mr. Fox gave toast to this eff
feet, at public dinner in London
Thanks Mr. Burke, for the discussion he has provo
ked."
If we are permitted to compare small things with great,
may equally give thanks to Mr. Calhoun, his
poraPs guard and the federal senators asSe for the
discussion which they have provoked upon their fact
ous privileges, and upon the liberty of the press Ger
tain il is that so far personally concerned, we
have every to thank them for their exclusive
ercuding resolutions 1t has brought out testimonies of
the public confidence which should never have other
wise received. We thank friends for the cordial lei
tiers which they have addressed to us The democratic
press has nobly done its duty to its privileges Ou
head not only defes the attempt decaptation but
it stands upon shoulders frmer than ever The fed
erasts have united our party stronger than We
have appealed to the people from the tribunal OF the Sen.
ate; and how noby have they supported the freedom
the press and how Indignantly do they protest against the
effort of the coalition to muzzle it, Thanks then to the
coalition for the evidences which they have called out
the popular devotion to free press and of the rmei
union which kns together the republican party.