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Western steamship was on Thursday put VI
to auction at Bristol. The auctioneer said tina
she cost f53,0O0 Only 100000 having beer
bid for her, the auctioneer was about 70 bis
f25,00O when he was stopped by one Of the so
licitors Of the company. 1t was generally con.
PICTURED that f25,000 was the amount Of the
reserve which had been fixed upon.
Letters from Vienna states that England,
France and Austria have concluded a treaty
with the Porte, for piercing the Isthmus of Suez.
On the other hand the whole affair is iepresen-
ted as a private undertaking which will be
warmly supported by the Government.
Fesuvius after being quiescent for many years
again pours forth his walls of burning wrath, as
on the two devoled cities of yore.
The Pope has recently received an embassa-
dor from the Ottoman Porte, being the first for
nearly four hundredsyears.
The cotton trade is no exception to The pre-
vailing du lness. Prices during the week have
receded fully an eighth, but the decline offers
no inducenient to purchasers. The working
of short time in Manchester and the neighbor-
hood, operating as a bar to an extensive de-
mand. The sales yesterday were 300 bags, and
the transactions OF the week amount in the ag-
gate to $4,000 bags.
The Packet ship Columbia has arrived at
New York, having left Liverpool On the 9th of
March.
She brings large orders for American pro-
duce, and still further orders are expected to be
sent.
The price of corn has risen in France and
Belgium. There is great distress there in con-
sequence
Guizot and Normandy have become recon-
ciled, and great honorary banquet has been
given thereupon.
The diplomatic relations between Greece and
Turkey have been suspended. The ENJOY of
he latter government having been insulted by
Ohio.
He demanded his passports and sailed for
Turkey.
Polgnac is dead.
MARKETS. Wheat has advanced two shillings
'er quarter-higher for the English.
Flour has advanced. Western canal 40 shil-
ings and Cd. New Orleans Al shllings.
Corn and Corn Meal are in active demand for
roland, No quotations given. Rates improy-
ng. Butter 80a89 shillings. Bacon IS shillings
Iams "a shillngs.
Beef active. Lard in kegs, Sc shillings.
Receipts of Corn, small. Cotton firm, Lou
siana 81 u. Sales for the week, 10000
ales. Iron trade firm.
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We copy the following from the Hickman
(Ky.) Standard.
The EXISTENCE OF GHosTs FULLY Proven
We understand that on the trial of Smith for
murder one of the counsel held up his hand
and called God to witness, that he had repeat
eddy seen the Ghost of man whom he had
prosecuted, and who was afterwards hung
$50 help me God! Ihave seen The Ghost Of David
Gibbs, and talked Nth HIM often in the silence o.
the night" The existence of visitors from the
spiritual world has thus been proven in open
court and in due form Of law. The world will
rejoice at the settlement of this vexed ques-
ton.
JOE MILLER gives a much stronger proof of
the existence of Ghosts, by an Irishman, who
said that he saw one at midnight on the top of
the church-yard wall. 'And what was it like?
inquired the person to whom Paddy was telling
the story. 'Why, it was jist like big tom cat.
swell, | suppose it was tomcat, then. Ar
rah now" said Pat-jest tell me what tom cat
would be doing out of his warm bed on the top
of a wall at night-N o. Bulletin.
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CONNECTICUT REDEEMED!-We have only t'me
to say that the Wings of Connecticut achieved
brilliant victory yesterday. The State is
thoroughly redeemed from loco focoism. The
State officers are chosen blythe People. Our late
able members Of Congress are all reelected BY
large nsqjoriiies. We haze also carried the Senate
and House Of Representatives..
MI. Dixon's majority for Congress, is over
500.
Mr. Hubbard's about 750
Mr. Smiths will reach 1000.
Mr.. Rockwell's about 400.
Mr.. ssels majority will not vary much
from 600.
The vote Throughout. the State has been very
large.-Hartford Courant.
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Texas The following items are taken from

Texas The following items are taken from
late Texas papers:
Mrs. Ann Mafit, former consort Of the Rev.
John N Maffit, died at Galveston on the lst
inst. after an illness Of several weeks. 1t will
be recolected that Mr.. M. married a second
time in BroklynN. y, on the evening of the
2lst ult.
On the 9th ult., Samuel Grimniett, high
sheriff of Montgomery county, whilst in the
discharge of his official duties, was shot and
dangerously wounded by an individual named
Goodman. The perpetrator has been arrested
There were two Mexlcans shot by some per-
sons unknown at the Mission OF Refugo, as
we learn short time ago. II is supposed that
this deed was perpetrated in retaliation for past
injuries
San Antonio has been left without any pro-
lection, in consequence of which the citizens
have organized themselves into spy company
of 20 men, one company Of mounted riaemen
and one of infantry.
The region Of the Upper Trinity is fast set
Ting with thrifty and industrious population.
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From GENERAL TAYLoR.-We publish to-day
letter from this gallant old veteran, as every
thing from him is acceptable. 1t is private
letter, but was handed to the Picayune for
publication, as it gives some account of the
battle. 1t will also be seen that the old vete-
ran speaks of the use of his name for the Pre-
sidency as being done without his knowledge,
wishes or consent.
At last accounts, 29th March, he was still
al camp, four miles from Monterey, with a
squadron of Dragons, under Col. Faunteroy,
and the Mississippi Rifemen. Our gallant lit
lie band has been reduced to about $50 men,
but nobler or more gallant remnant never ex-
listed; and we trust that they, at least, may be
spared to return to their friends who are anx-
iously awaiting. them.
Gen. Wool was at Buena Vista with about
5000 troops. 1t was reported that Gen. Urea
was at Lnsres, at the head Of 1000 cavalry
and corps Of artillerists. There was some
prospect Of shooting match' coming off be-
tween the respective forces Of these two Gene
rals.-Hleks6urg Wing.
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A gentleman in Providence thought be had
discovered coal mine, and Of course made his
fortune. He sent a load to an editor, with
request that he would give it "a first rate no.
uce.' The next days paper contained the
following puff:
"IDtode Inland Coai.-Wc have received
load Of this article with request TO give our
opinion Of its merits, and we therefore advise
all sinners on the day Of judgment TO go to the
Rhode Island coal mines, for oil HI can'f Get
ITEM on .fTe!r'
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APPOINTMENTS TO OrFIcE in THE New Ten
REGrMENTs. lit is astonishing that in all the
long list Of appointments published at Wash
ington, we have not seen the name Of single
one of the gallant heroes of Monterey. Ac-
cording to our views, and we doubt not those
OF the whole Union, no more acceptable tri-
butte could have been offered, by Mr.. Polk,
to gallantry, than to have singled out many Of
those noble young spirits and rendered them
appointments in the new regiments. We know
that many Of these brave boys have had their
names placed before the President for prefer
ment, and yet not one of them has. been no.
ticed, whilsthundreds who were hangingaronnd
Washington like cormorants. or had inhuen-
tal relatives or friends in Congress, have been
the recipients; and now, the organ has to
advertise, SO as to ascertain their residence,
whilst they ought to be engaged in recruiting
privates and preparing for service.--Vieksburg
Whag.
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Circular of the estate Monument'' Fi-
nance Committee.

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"The State Monument' Committee hav
appointed the undersigned, sub-Committe
of Finance, with power to superintend TIL
collection of such monies as may be contrbut
ed throughout the State for the purpose 0
erecting Monument at the City of Jackson
in honor of the Mississippi Volunteers in TIL
War with Mexico. In the performance Of Til
duty, we beg leave to call your attention i
the following resolutions passed at meeting o
the citizens of this State, at Jackson, on thu
Sd day of April, A. D. l847, to wit:
Resolued, That the citizens of every county
in the State be requested to hold meetings, and
to take subscriptions for the purpose Of erect
ing "The State Monument'
Resolced, That the names of all the subscri.
bers to "The State Monument shall be cara.
fully preserved and recorded on parchment,
and that the same shall be deposited in the
monument for public inspection.
'The State Monumenp' Committee have
also passed the following resolutions, to wit:
Resolued, That no subscription shr II be receiv-
ed for larger sum than FIVE DOLLARS, nor
less sum than ONE DOLLAR; but donations may
be received to any amount.
ResolUed, That the Judge and Clerk of the
Probate Courts, the Sheriff and the Clerk of
the Circuit Courts of each county in the State,
together with every Post Master in the State,
be requested to receive subscriptions and do
nations TO "The State Monument" in their res
pectiye counties, and to transmit monthly,
with the lst day of June next,
list of the names of the subscribers, with the
mount subscribed, to the Finance Committee
It Jackson, either of whom are authorized to
eceive and receipt for the same.
From the foregoing resolutions, it will be |
cen what persons are requested to act as
gents for the collection of subscriptions and
onatons to "The State Monument.n 1t has
zen deemed advisable to limit subscriptions to
i've dollars; but any person who desires to
i've larger amount can do SO by placing his
ame ON separate list called the donation list.
The following form will answer both for dona-
ions and subscriptions One of the undersgn.
d may always be found at the City of jack
on, in readiness 10 receive any amount of
money that may be forw arded.
We trust that not only the persons request
d to act as collecting agents, but that all
Their persons will take deep and active inter-
st in collecting money for go laudabIe pur-
ose, and that the amount collected may be
efficient to erect Monument, alike worthy
# the ehivalry of our Volunteers, and Of the
ibcrality of Mississippisns.
r. S. HUNT,
J. J. Davenport,
JOHN d. FREEMAN,
THOS. FLETCHER.
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STABLE HIM.-We herd an anecdote once,
of Senator Tn, of Ohio. Several years
ago, while Ohio was yet wilderness, Senator
T., then Judge of one of the districts, was
holding court in one end of log tavern, and
stable was used as Jail. During the session
of court, he had occasion to reprimand some Of
the limbs of the law severely. While he was
talking, an old fellow, little corned, and
very familiar with the Judge, staggered into
the room and bawled out to him
'Thars right-poke it in to 'em, Judge! Go
it old gimblet-eyes! Hit 'em agin, old hossp
sWho's thatl' said the Judge, twisting his
eyes more ways than one.
Sits this 'ere old hossr said the old fellow,
throwing his hat above his head.
'Mr. Sheriff. ordered the Judge, 'tate Dtal old
hoss Of and stable him.r
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The MISSISSIPPI REGIMENT.-By reference to
the sketch that will be found ON this page
it will be seen that the American forces were
at one crisis of the battle Of Buena VISTA
in very precarious position. We cannot say
positively that the anecdote, which we relate
as coming from Gen. Taylor himself applies
to this juncture of the fight, but it is stated up
on what may be considered good authority
that Gen. Taylor in giving an account of the
battle to Lieut.. Col. Randolph, of the Virgil
MIA regiment said that ssif there had been only
regulars in the battle of Buena Vista he would
probably have lost the day, as the Mississippi
regiment of volunteers was whipped three
times without knowing it; that when borne
down by overwhelming numbers they fought
on just as If nothing uncommon had happened
to them, and by dint of endurance and won
derfpl alacrity in ripping up the next man to
them, they retrieved the fortunes of the field.n
AS related to us the general tells this story with
infinite gusto. AS reported by all, the Mis-
sissippans under COL Davis on that day of ter
ror, fought with valor and intelligence un-
parallsled in modern warfare. Each man
seemed to consider the fate Of the day as de-
pending on his individual proves, and stood
up to the rack with logged determination
conformable TO this predominant idea. They
learned this bushes at Monterey-but at Buena
Vista they bettered theirinstruction.-Pfc ay,ne.
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Foreign News.

The following are extracts of the foreig
news brought by different packet ships, tn
last of which left Liverpool on the 18th March
Out of l79 mills at Manchester, SO were work
ing full time, Sc short time, and II had stopp
ed. The average number of working hour
per day was about seven.
A motion had been introduced into the Eng
lish House of Commons, for leave to bring in
bill for the total abolition of the punishment o
death. The motion was negatived by major
ity of 30 votes.
The continental papers announce that the
Hanoverian States have sanctioned the treaty
of commerce and navigation proposed between
them and the United States of America.
Mr.. O'ConnelI arrived at the Marine Hotel,
Hastings on Saturday.
Edinburg, March 9.--The latest account from
Ross-shire show that food rioting still prevails
to a dangerous extent. A new method of
preventing the shipment of grain is to break
open the granares and mix the different kind
of corn, &C., plan which has twice been re-
sorted to in the above county.
Dngwal has hitherto been the chief scene
of disturbance in that quarter, and accordingly
100 men on the 9th, under the command of
Lieut.. Col Goodman, have arrived there from
Invergordon, carrying with them thirteen pris-
oners, of whom eight were females.
Serious disturbances have taken place, occa-
stoned by want of food, in the manufacturing
towns of Liege and Verviers in Belgium.
The mob committed sundry outragcs and
nenaced the palace of the Archbishop. About
tweaty of the ringleaders had been arrested |
The authorities had issued placards ANNOUNCE
ing that every person in need would receive
tickets emitting him to loaf for penny less
than the legal price. The municipal tax on
meat was suspended and other measures of re-
lief were promised. Disturbances have also
occurred in East Flanders springing from the
same causes.
In Portugal the civil disturbances continue
Marshal Salhanda with 1000 men is three or
four leagues south Of Uporto.
Accounts from Madrid of the 26th ult, state
that the quarrcls bewteen the Queen and her
husband. Don Francisco, have attained to such
height that concealment any longer is impos-
sible. According to the last accounts Christi
ana is about to retire to France. In the mean
while Carlist outbreak on large scale is in
preparation The Queen it is said intends to
apply to the Pope for a divorce.
The Gre at Britain The stormy meeting Of
the PrOprietofs Of the Great Britain, which las
ted through three day s, was closed on Saturday
afternoon at Bristol. A MOST angry discussion
arose as to the directors not having insured the
standerd vessel, which cost nearly fI4O,O00,
for more than fl7,000, which was nothing like
an adequate amount as respected her value,
and the directors were also blamed for having
returned the passage money, and for not having
taken immediate and efficient measures to get
her Off IL is generally understood that the
property OF the company will be at once sold
and its affairs woundup.
Tie Great Htstera SteansEP.-The Great
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Gen. Taylor has issued AZ Proclamation 10
the inhabitants Of Tamaulpns, New Leon and
Coahpila, and il win be seen ~ The following
extracts, that heintcndsto make them pay for
the properly destroyed by Gen. Urea and Ca
males. He says;
lie has used every effort to cause the war to
bear lightly upon the people Of these States,
and he hoped, by this means, to retain their
confidence and to assure their nuetralily in the
strife between his Government and that of
Mexico, but he regrets TO say that his kindness
has not been appreciated, but has been met by
acts Of hostility and plumber. The citizens of
the country, instead Of pursuing their avoca-
tons quietly at home, have, in armed bands'
waylaid the roads, and under the direction,
and with the support Of Government troops,
have destroyed trains, and murdered drivers,
under circumstances Of atrocity which dis
grace humanity.
The lives of those who were thus wantonly
put to death cannot be restored; but the un-
dersigned requires from the people of the coun-
try an indemnifcation for tho loss sustained by
the destruction of the trains and the pillage of
their contents. To that end an estimate will
be made by the proper officers Of the entire
loss, and this loss must be made good, either
in money or in the products Of the country by
the community at large, Of the States Of Ia
maulipas and New Leon, and Coahuila, each
district or juzgado, paying its just proportion.
1t is expected that the rich will bear their
full share. And the undersigned calls upon
all good citizens to remain absolutely neutral,
and to give no countenance to the bands which |
infest the country for the purpose of murder
and pillage. II is his anxious desire to con-
tinue the same policy as heretofore; and he
trusts that the course of the citizens will
enable him to do SO.
2. TAYLOR, Maj. Gen. U. S. A.
Headquarters at Monterey, March 81, 1847.
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The Washington correspondent Of the Bos-
ton Courier has been guilty Of what the ladies'
will call downright impertinence. In recent
letter describing levee at the White House
he goes out of his way to remark :-"I SUM-
pose It IS none Of my business, butt cannot
help saying that | think some of the ladies'
would have theil looks improved. if they
would brush the pearl powder from their faces
after using it,"
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MISSISSIPPI RIVER tho river is now as high
opposite this place, and probably half an inch
higher. than it was in 1914, and is still slowly
on the rise. The levees in Louisiana and Mis-
sissippi are broken in many places. 1t the
river should continue at its present height any
length of time, large scope of the alIuval
lands on its banks will inevitably be overflow
cd.-Dicksbuyg Wing Goth ms!
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The Natchez Courier, of the 18th inst says:
"We learn with regret, that Gen. z. Taylor's
plantation some 30 miles above this place is
overfowed. The Mississippi looks threatening
and many places are swimming in this neigh
borhood. We have reason to believe the wa
tiers will soon subsde''
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The Jef1ersoniun says Of Gen. TAYLOR:

"That though his coat has been badly bored
with Mexican shot, it does not follow that his
name should be in the Bulletin, for the purpose
OF tempting his enemies at home to put ssbul-
let-in" in his name
Hehas then itappears enemies at home. We
wish our confrere would designate them.--
Bulletin.
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PEACE REJECTED BY MExIoo.-The Washing
ton Union, of the st inst, makes this impor-
tan annuncation.
"New offers of peace have been again made
by us to Mexico, and again since the rising Of
Congress, contumaciously refuscd'
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TIA LAST OF TIE RoMANs.-Mr. Bowdin, M.
c. in recent speech in Tallsdegs, called Mr..
Polk "the last Of the Romans Our friend .sP
d. who stood by remarked that he was devil
ish glad the breed iOas 80 nigh nun Out--JHOnt-
goMey (.4la.) Journal
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PATRIOTISM AND LocoFoooIsM.-Gen. Washing
ton says in his farewell address-AItis the first
duty Of the citizen to be faithful TO his coun-
try.n The Harrisburg Union says-'The first
duty Of every Democrat is to be true to the
cafdinsl principle Of patty tactics"
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A DEMOCRATIC MEETING will BE- held at the
Court House on Monday next to appoint Dele
gates to the State Convention and for other
purposes.
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AcsNoy.-George Pratt, Esq, office OF the
fNew York; Morning Telegraph, is our author
lied agent, to receive advertisements and sub
scriptons, and receipt for the same.
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"-As IL isfhe Distinguishing happiness
of FREE GOVERNMENT, thai civil order
should be The result OF choice, and not ne.
cessi,y, and The common pishes Of The Peo-
pie become the larcs ofthe land, their pub
Tic proy Gritty, and ercn erisfence, rery
much depends upon suitably forming The
minds and morals Of their citizens Hcan
onlv be happy ,chen the public principles
nM opinions are properly directed and
manners regulated"
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Norlcn- No proof of publication will here
after be gwen until the advertisement is paid
for.
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XNTE are authorized to announce william
wv 8. Bailey, as a candidate for re-elec-
ton to the Office of Sheriff, at the November
election.
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NTE are authorized to announce John II.
w Cameron, as candidate for re-elec-
ton to the office Of Probate Clerk at the Mo-
yember election.
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WYE are authorized to announce the Hon.
wv j. b. HOwcott, as a candidate for
reelection to the Office Of Probate Judge, at
the November election. ~
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NV L are authorised to announce Lebbeus
w French, as candidate for the office
of Assessor Of Taxes for this county at the
ensuing election.
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T. S. HUNT,
]. J. NEWPORT,
JOHN d. FREEMAN,
THOS. FLETCHER.

The several county officers above designat-
ed have subscription lists at the Court House
and are ready to receive subscriptions.
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XXTE are authorized to announce Gard ner
wv Falkner, as candidate for the Office
of Assessor of Taxes for this county at the
ensuing election.
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VNE are authorized to announce WIN.
w #. Bass, as a candidate for the Office
OF Assessor of Taxes for this county, at the
November election.
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NAE are authorized to announce Henry
wv r.. Coalter, as a candidate for re-
election TO the Office of Clerk of the Circuit
Court, at the November election.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

"7E are authorised to announce James
wv A. Dennis, as candidate for the
office Of Assessor OF Taxes for this county at
the ensuing election.
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As shoes that have nsil-points projecting
upwards through the heel, so is a peevish wife
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WYE are authorized to announce Nicho-
wv las Callahan, Esq, as a candidate
for the Office of Probate Judge at the Novem-
Der election.
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As thin petticoat in February, so is hesi-
tating witness in a court OF justice.
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AssdOg with out teeth, so is poor man who
contends with rich one.