Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-08
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Ills said that the directors Of varions rail
ways intend to establish spacious rooms, pear
oopulous towns for concsris, &C.. and 70 pro-
vide special trains for the accommodation Of
performers and audiences. II is not YET dsei-
ded whether these monopolisls will take IN
washing and laundry work.
The War Department is actively engaged
10 arranging matters relative TO the new levy.
Adviess confirm the rurnor Of Gen. Aris,a's
original scheme Of cutting Off the northern
provinces Of Mexico. and forming them into
an Independent, republic. under the protection
Of the United States. Various letters have
been received by General Taylor and the
Government, from Influential citizens in Mexi.
co. but no particular attention has been paid 10
them.
Rev John ]. Lawrence Of the American
Board Of Missionaries. stationed q, DindigOl. as
branch Of the Madras mission, died al Tran
auebar on the 20lh Of December. He was on
bis way TO Madras to take passage for the
United States, his health having failed. His
widow and children are now 90 their return TO
this country.
The Saint Louis Union Of the evening Of
the 9th uh. says, fire was raging on Sec
ood street. near Green, when that paper wen,
10 press. II originated in hemp warehouse.
10 the rear Of the Virginia Hotel. The last
postscript is as follows.--rhe roof Of SCOTS
Hotel has jus, fallen 10, and the FIRE IL still
raging Ths FIRE was the work Of an incent..
arg. small boy was seen 10 ignite some
loose hemp on the side walk. and ron 1t
flashed like guupowdcr. and the frame ware.
house was imneGiatcly in flames
It's now said thar the Administration is
about 10 call out six thousand volunteers, IN
der the &C, Of May, lac. This force is ex
elusive Of Ten regiments Of regulars, already
ordered This does not look as though the
Presiden, soon expected peace. If, with all
ibis force, they viii send ProporlOnaie sup,
plies, The whole may be made effective.
The wings have carried Iowa, and elected
Harlan. their candidate for School SuPeriuien-
dent
The Saint Louis Republican Of The 27;h uli
gives account Of the burning Of the splendid
New Orleans steamer Ambassador, the day
before. as she lay near Jefferson Barracks
She had foil cargo. al Of which was con.
sumsd The FIRE caoght by lighted candle
falling against bale of hemp il the hold
The boa. was worth $50 600; insured FOR
5000.
BY the resu. Of the late election in Virginia
il appears that The Legislature will most likely
be democratic in both branches. though the
majority 10 The House Of Delegates will be
somewhat reduced.
Col Jefferson Davis, commander Of the
Mississippi fte eaters, and son in law Of Gen.
Taylor, having been named as a candidate for
the Office Of Governor Of Mississippi. whites
the Mlsslssippans cha, he viii no. be can.
didaie, or permi, HE name TO bs connected
with politics 10 aay manner, SO long as be
holds military appointment
Majors Gaines, Boriand, Captain G. NJ.
Clay, aod their commands. numbering about
eighty two men, were TO be Immediately de-
liyersd up al Vera Cruz.
Captain Heady from Louisville. who, with
eighteen men, was taken by the enemy some
time since. was TO be restored to General
Taylor's encampment.
The Washington correspondent, Of the Jour
nal OF Commerce says that a days march will
take Gen. Scott from the arid plains Of Vera
Crua through a succession Of climates to the
mountain height. where bis army will be as
safe from the vomilo as il on n. Boston
Common or New York Battery.
A gentleman, after reading General Tsylof's
dispatches, remarked that oae Of the greatest
CHARACTERISTICS was his modfsig. Yes replied
celebrated wag, who was standing By, that
is true, but no one can say he 10 retiring
man
The New York Tribune Of the ellh says
We notice the sale Of Two thousand pigs lead
al SlS7.
Ialae Of Coins -, may be gratifying to
some Of our readers to know the value If For.