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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-01-02

CONDITION OF THE PUBLIC TREAsURY.-The
Union of yesterday, in correcting statement of
our New York correspondent explains the follow
ing to be the present condition of the Treasury
The Treasurer's weekly report of the 23d in
slant showed in the Treasury, subject to draft,
$3,S06, 4S3.42, while the whole amount Of interest
payable at the end of this month is only $44 1862. A.
OF this sum only Sl50,0Sl.52 is payable in
the city Of New York. The Treasurer's report
above referred to shows that there was on that day.
sl79, 3s6.5l on deposite in the Bank of America,
where the interest is payable, being S29,3O499
more than the whole amount of interest then to be
paid in that city, Aside from this, there are large
sums on deposite in other banks, well as with the
Assistant Treasurer there amounting TO about mil
lion of dollars"
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COMMUNICATIONS from Monterey the 10th Sep
TENDER state that the elections held in California regu-
lar FORM agreeaby to the form Of instituted by
Commodore Stockton. In San Juan, Don Maeo Feron was
elected Acaldc In Monterey, Don Walter Cotton parson
and Chaplain of the gae Congress, elected Alcadc
having beaten half dozen competitors. Don Milton Little
elected to act his substitute in Of sickness OF
absence.
The first trial by jury took place at Monterey in which
American and Mexican appear to have been the parties.
Mr. Cotton presided judge the jury composed Of
divduas who from their appear to have been half
Americans, half Mexcans. The verdict have given
general satisfaction.
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THE ALLEGED Massacre IN CALIFoRSIAA writer in
the Boston Atlas has been decng that Mexican story about
the $50 soldiers Of the North American navy the City Of
the Angels and the result Of his operation is that he does not
believe word Of it. The grounds Of his unbeef are that
the place designated is thirty miles from the sea- and there
fore not likely to be visited by boats from man-owar that
the Indians Of California by whom the throacung said
to have been done, the mbece cowady race Of
beings the face Of the globe, thousand of whom would
flee before American marines and finally that Flores
who is named the Mexican commander on the occasion,
miserable and notorious coward, who could by any
be driven the undertaking Of any movement nvov
ing suspicion Of personal danger.-N Y Com. Adr.
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And the House accordingly adjourned.

letter from Camargo complains of the bad pay
ment Of the troops. 1t says:
II is that they have been offering to pay our men in
Treasury notes Of the size Of 5000 beautiful coin certainly
for buy the little uxues and Of the SOL
dcr not supplied by Government These be used
much short Of ten per discount This deducted from the
scany pay Of 81 per month leaves but poor recompense for
the many privatons which have suffered since their
departure from their comfortable home and kind friends"
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FRoN VESEzuELA.--We have Caracas papers to the "a
instant by which learn that the late revolutionary disturb
in Venezuela have been completely queled ANTONIO
IEoc GUzM,S the chief in the Instruction. ormery
editor Of III Patricia in Caraccas had been ed as con7
spraior and condemned death General JOSE inEo Mo-
SAeAs is, without doubt elected President Of the Republic
Of Venezuela Baltimore dpiertcan.
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TERMS

Two DoLLARs year; ONR DOLLAR for the FIRST regular
session of each Congress- and FrY CENTS for the final
sion of each Congress and the for each Extra Ses
tion--payable in all cases in advance.
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The National Council Of the Cherokee Nation seems 70 be
intent on Ithering public instruction in the Nation has
directed the establishment Of schools one or males
and The other for females and Is probable manua aooy
school for orphans will also be set in operation
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The Exchange wharf in Charleston Is. CD was sold at
auction Tuesday last for o,ooobough by Charles
A. Magwood
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

message having been received from the Senate
ing the death Of the Hon. ALEXANDER BARRow, Senator
from the State of Louisiana
Mr.. MORSE, of Louisiana, addressed the House fol
lows Mr.. Speaker The melancholy communication which
has just been read and request from my colleagues in this
House, has devoved upon the painful duty Of arcsng
the ordinary business Of your body for the purpose Of
ing the solemn intelligence that ALEXANDER BARRow, late
Of the Senators from the State of Louisiana, now no
more.
Within the past year Death has reaped golden harvest
and numbers among his victims Of the brightest
ments Of our Commonwealth
To many of these has been permitted TO give the latest
pulsaton Of their hearts and the last drop of their blood in
defence Of their counyto realize the nobes sentiment that
animate the human heart How is die for
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STILL LATE n.

From the New Orleans Delta, 81.
Threatened attack on Tdmpico.-Arrival of General
Scott at Rio Frio-Proposaisf for peace.
The steamer James L. Day. Captain Wood, arrived this
morning She left Vera Cruz the afternoon of the
10th inst touching at Tampco the morning of the
7th and Brazos St Jago the afternoon Of the 18th
Her news is one day later from Vera Cruz. The main
interest excited by this arrival centres the report
municated to the James L. Day by Mr. Clifton, the pilot
of Tampco, who boarded her the 18th off that city
He stated that they daily expectation of attack
from the Mexicans, who were reported to be 500
strong in the vicinity Of the city. On the night Of the
in Tampco to rise The American authorities however
had timely information of the contemplated movement,
and to suppress it, attempted called the troops, who
lay on their arms all night There then demon
stration of revolt made.
On the 18th inst party OF Mexican lancers attacked
the ou,poss Tampco and drove the sentnes into the
city On the 10th party of rancheros attack ed the pilot
station and greeted bya discharge from half dozen
muskets when they retreated.
The most important part OF the intelligence brought by
this arrival is the atterng prospect OF peace Capt
Wood of the James L. Day. informs US that information
had been received Vera Cruz before the Day left that
Gems Scott and Worth with the main body OF the army
had advanced az far as Rio Fro, without opposition and
were met at that place by deputation from the capital
with nropostions for peace The exact tenor OF the
propositions was not known they were however, OF
such nature that Gen. Scott refused to accept them
and was determined to push his forces 10 the capital
From the deep anxiety felt by the government ( the
term government be applied to any party power
Mexco to stay the march of forces on the capital
was thought that further concessions would be made
to Gen Scott before he took up his line of march from
Rio FRO
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From our Baltimore Correspondent.

BALTIMORE June 2S-5, p. m
Hot cathcrRetnn of Baltimore polmeers-onors 10 the
President Theafricals- The markets, &c.
The weather to-day has been intensely hot and at the
present the shines than has during
the Notwithstanding we favored with heavy
shower of rain about an hour since.
The every evening bring TO city number OF
the volunteers who have been serving in Mexico for the
past year, and who CALAMITY marched the cannons
mouth the stoming of Monterey They appear good
health, with their counenances bronzed deeply
they had spent lifetime in the tented field Though they
do regret their visit to Mexico, they all well
pleased with "home, home," think of accepting
the general invitation rendered them by the government,
their posts and witness the close of the campaign
You doubtless already received full accounts of the
honors extended the President at New York Friday
and Saturday. He leaves to-day for Boston, where great
preparations making TO receive him. The "sober
second thought of her city authorities and people on this
point, having prevailed
The Front Street theatre is be opened on Thursday
night by Mr.. Burton, with excellent company Mr..
Burton host by himself in the way of attraction
THE MAnKETs.-n the Baltimore market to-day, Howard
street flour held nominaly SO so, dealers holding
oil for news from Europe which is noY monenarily
pccted either by the French Colombo by the
Sarah Sands which has been out twelve days TO New
York sales of prime Maryland red wheat making lbs
cents white 81 SO cents and oats "a cents.
Whskey is selling at 30 a 81 cents per gallon.
AT New York, this morning. the flour market with
out animation. Dealers generally holding off for the
foreign hourly looked for. There small
sales Of Genesee flour the opening of change, at 81
more than which holders generally unwilling give.
Some sales of choice brands 81 l2 southern -four
81 Is 81 37s; Ohio and Michigan SO 81 a 81 meal
dull ut 81 6S; much doing in wheat; sales of Ohio
white l56 l57 yellow sold at 96 % cents,
and dull declined 80 cents S6 cents There Is
some demand for provisions, with no change in prices
groceries little frmer whskey dull, and no buyers The
cotton market is quiet Dealefs not much disposed to
enter the market until they have received further advices
Europe. An advance in price is anticipated. The
telegraph reports nothing OF interest from Philadelphia to-
day,
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.


New YoRK, June 81, 1871
Yesterday morning early the President with Mayor
brady and Elijah f. Purdy esq, observe without the
fatigue attending public parades, the lower portions of
city He thus had better opportunity observe It's
rious features and realize It's prosperity He returned in
season To meet his eilowcltizens the governors
City Hall, at 10 o'clock. At ~ he visited, by invitation
the Common Council of Brooklyn, that thriving ttIe city
suburb OF our great emporium, and also inspected the
navy-yard, dry dock Nc In the afternoon lie made fly
ing visit TO the Deaf and Dumb and Blind Asyluns and
also 10 the Water Works tenth worlds wonder AT
In the evening he the gnes the democratic general
committees Mt their tmchonored wigwafn, old Tammany
In truth, II the President could but stay here he would
have invitations and hospitaes enough engage his
most attention every day for month six weeks. Fon-
pately for HIMSELF this be for mortal frame
could support the and tear Though he stood il well
yesterday the riding bareheaded for hours through hot
and dusty streets really much for him, espec tally
coming along with some bodily ndisposton
The President, in accordance with his established rep'
iaon for constant attendance religious worship goes
church in the morning with Mayor Brady, in the afternoon
with District Attorney Butler, and in the evening with Nj
Oliver, the chairman of the Common Council committee
Tomorrow at early hour, the President leaves for
the East. He cannot be received anywhere with greater
respect than here committee behalf of the au,hori-
ties OF Boston are here to invite him TO that city.
The return of the State is only received
from Albany They have rejected Tor iniormaty, the en-
tire vote OF county, (Iamilton,) which gave small
democratic majority and the of Hekme county fol
Chancellor Whttesey, and made other alterations
which, Notwithstanding the loss of Hamilton county, make
their correct and official footngs still better for n,
than any former statement, rs follows:
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Cen Scott arrived here this afternoon with
some 200 dragons and 80 rifles under Col Harvey. He
left Acaete morning at halpas7 O'clock and, from al
the information received there almost certain thai
the small command would be attacked by body of OF
5000 Mexican cavalry under Gen. Canalzo but one
was seen Cen Scott into the city O'clock and
has taken mp his quarters at the palace.
AT accounts is asserted that the Mexican army is al
is under command of Gems Bravo, Valencia Leo, Corta-
zar and Avarezthe latter having several thousand In
dians from the south Reports rife that they tortii
ing III Penon, and also near the city.
In the affair at Amozoque, where Gen Worth was adj
vancng upon Pucbla Santa Anna commanded his cavalry
supposed to be near 5000 in number-in person. Col
Duncan gave them something like seventy round shot from
bis battery and Major bonneville, with detachment
enabled TO reach position from which he gave them a
fire of musketry. Near 10 Mexicans killed
wounded and the scampeng of the rest is represented
amusing in the extrene Santa Anna, II is thought, was
endeavorng get between the commands OF Gems Worth
and Quiiman, with the intention OF having brush with
the latter but If this hts inenton he was most sig
nally foiled.
the command here has been annoyed by continued
rumors OF attack by troops from Mexico aided by a
rising of the Inhabitants OF the city but the most active
have been taken TO guard against SURPRISE
close proclamation issued by Gen Worth to-day
As regards the of the army, can give
information Gen. rwiggs's division viii be up tomorrow
day, and then definite plan OF operations win
be adopted
! send this off haphazard by the dilgencia Jalapa,
but 1t is doubtful whether II VIII reach New Orleans.
G.. w. X.
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WING OpERATIoN--We observe that at !" a meeting
held in Hartford delegates to "Harbor and River con-
venton 10 be held in Chicago the 5th of ap
pointed "The meeting appointed delegates from every
county in the State all of whom managing, cunning
trhigs The convention is htnbuga trick OF the led
erai leaders, TO western votes IN the next pres
Dental election by promising TO "rob the exchequer, for
the benefit of local interests" 1t second edition Of
the sHome League" movement, and should be shown up
in its character "The meeting" which appointed these
delegates was entirely private and political affair,
IN. III Register.
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The Cincinnati ssChroncle" (federaD begs not to
trouble ourselves about General Taylors politics There
is no doubt about them But if there was, SO far as he
Chronicle has) observed the movements in his favor,
they are actuated by higher principle than that which
governs the Uniongratude for his noble sacrifices,
his great public services and his glorious victories
AS or gratitude to General Taylor, appreciate his
services and the victories of his army, highly the
editor who would avail himself of the public gratitude
to place wing President the chair We have felt and
expressed that gratitude and rejoice that the country
and its administration have shown their Of his
vices by their sincere thanks and by all the military hon
os which it is in their power to bestow But we
'actriaed by higher principles" than the Chronicle
when we feel and declare that regard principles
az OF more consequence than any man that the highest
men are of little consequence compared with the liberties
of the people, and the great democratic principles on
which this government ought be administered that
supposing General Taylor be decided wing in his
opinions, as the "Chroncle" supposes cannot con-
sent to sacrifice our long cherished principles for any
maneithe for military candidate amid the blaze of his
glory or for civilian, for any whose principles
we disapprove; that we can support no man out
of gratitude for his military achievements who is
prepared to PROSTATE the constitution wing, and
establish national bank or protective tariff, the
whole system Of which belong to the federal
school OF politics. and it is firm conviction that as ii
in 1884, Immediately the election of General Ilar
rison so all these which the peace party are
attempting to throw in the back ground, and to
eclipse by the dazzling glory of which they nsdi.
ousy avaing themselves in spite of their opposition to
the war, win no longer be obsolete, but will be warmly
pressed by them again upon the country Hence we will
be misled by any gratitude may feel for
General Taylor. Hence will consent 10 be hum
bugged by the false enthusiasm which the federal party
adroy and insidously attempting to political
capita and hence free people will have right to de-
mand of General Taylor, honest and gal
liant and hgh-mndcd soldier exposition of the prince
pies by which he would interpret the constitution and
would administer their government This they have a
right to ask of his friends, and this they to them
Selves and this, have no doubt, he will be prepared
to do.
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Tnre TO Pass Ir.rhe iacetious DR. b., -, having in
adverteny preached of his for the third time,
of his parshoners having noticed it, said to hin alter
service, Doctor the preached us this morning
having had three sevem readings move that 1t now be
passed."
given IN the Paran Moneur fact very satisfactory to
the medical profession has been made public viz; that OF
all the professions the medical is the most moral From
1923 to 1888, there in France Al 679 male prisoners
aged above twenty-five, under criminal charges vi these
there 33 priests 33 hascrs, attorneys, 10 notares
ot oue med MAJ
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The Charleston Courier says that amateur artist OF that
city has recently produced two fine specimens OF stauary
His first attempt bust of friend which he chiseled
without model, out of block OF plaster OF Paris His
second effort consisted in moulding from native clay, ia
three days admirable bust of clergyman of Charleston
This new candidate for the honors of sculpture is Mr. John
Clarkson. He accidentally discovered his genius for
atuary while engaged in carving head out OF piece OF
wood and finding that he produced and inflated fea-
lures with great facility, he led 10 ambitious
afr
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p1rr1-A May 30 lSII.

indulgence was received, yesterday, from the city OF
Mexico up 10 the day beof the 18th Santa Anna on that
day. submitted TO The Congress formal resignation of his
ONCE as fiesaent pttertao and the members of both
houses went al once session. to deliberate upon the
mauer. y
The result of the election for President is not vet
known, but the opinion gains ground Herrera will be
the successful candidate.
There troops between this the city OF Mexico
there any iohca,ions in process OF constructions
either AT Rio Frio FL Penon. What with the national
guard, the Indians under Alvarez the Guanaiu troops
under Coazar and the odds and ends under Valencia
other generals, there may be some 0o0 badyar and
equipped, at the capital All doubt hesitation, and
confusion among the officers and one knew VIVA, 10 do
This Is the latest and most reliable intelligence
In haste G.. w. X.
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PRESENT PROM ga FRIEND Dive indebted
to an ingenious culprit named Smith, inmate of the
county jail for very pretty little box, which is the joint
product of jackknit, broken fork and his roguish
ngersshowng that necessity is the mother ofnventon
md good mother 1t is wrought OF mahogany very
credabe to the genius OF jaibrd, aud quite unlike the
box in which he resideshs being much stronger
offering less nducement for rogues break into, and
harder for them to get out o.-Norpat IN NJ 4rgas
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(Ss- Msgenenu Eneamprnent, No. 4, i. q. O. Fly
direction of the &. p it becomes duty announce
the members OF this encampment the deceasc OF r. O. p
Joseph Beardsey and request their attendance at the
Hail. 7h street, at "a O'Clock, Tuesday, the
18th inst for the purpose of paying the es tribute Of
spect to bis memory. ALEX. V. FRASER, Scribe,
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We understand that Reuben Gentry, New Mexican
trader has recently arrived New Orleans from Zacae-
cas- with the proceeds of his winter and spring trade,
amounting to $4,000 He left chihuahua before the
arrival of Col. Doniphan-St. Louis ReoeHe.
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Some of the New York papers speak OF meeting that
was held in that city Saturday night for the purpose
OF promoting General Taylors elevation TO the presden-
cy. The of some democrats mentioned as aid
ing the movement We have letter from New York on
Saturday, which says GA Taylor meeting came of here
o-nght, and only twenty five persons attended"
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The communication money received from Immigrants who
have arrived New York since the 9th of May amounts
to Si4222 in addition $4,000 received for hospital mo-
ney Each immigrant arriving pays 81 to the former
and half a dollar the latter fund.
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The Steele pretends that Frederick Lenrae, in his last
visit TO London, played before the Queen of England some
scenes rom his next part at the Martin, tie ChWo-
nt The Queen greatly affected said the artist Is II
possible that you have such miserable beings with r
70 which the artist replied, Madame the Irish
Df France. "--Colfrier des Et1fs T1is.
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Henry Wheaton esq late envoy extraordinary and
minister penpoentary of the United States to Prussia,
left Washington this evening for the city of New York.
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DIED,

At orncy Illinois Monday the Ith inst MARIA aged egh
teen the daughter Of the late H. CoRsns DR.
aHsrrr, esq- Of this city.
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1t said that Aonte has been sentenced TO be shot al
the capital for holding reasonable correspondence with one
of our generals He certainly prison but hardly be-
eve he will be shot There another revolution at the
city of Mexico, three days snccat least such IL the
report-but il put down by General BusIamene al
most immediately. The orginators OF friends OF
Gomez Farias, and as is supposed, of peace with the
United States and of their cries death 10 san
Ia Anna" BY the way the story is that the Mexican
Congress will not accept the resignation of Santa Anna
OF course there was some trick in his resignation.
Yours, &c, u. w X
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Capt ScoTT A. A, A. G., headquarters OF the army ia
lapa
1.-THE papers referred to by General Worth were not
communicated with his despatchl
We have very little doubt that General Scott is by this
time in the capital, unless deintve propositions
for peace have been made by the Mexican government