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U. ). FRIGATE POTOMAC,
PENSACOLA, January LIST, lSI

My DEAR JuDGE | regret my NOT having anything OF
very great Importance to communicate to OF the dongs
of the naval forces in the gulf, part OF which squadron
we left Anton Lizardo Vera Cruz, at the time OF
our departure from that place the Odd inst All we'll
Com Perry in the Mississippi steamer with the steamer
Vixen and schooners Petrol and Bonto sailed iron thar
place on the 18th inst il was sad for Tabasco and La
runa but with what object not known The steamer
Spitre and schooner Refer at Iampco assisting IN
transporting portions of the army up the river.
You will no doubt have heard ere thus, oil The unQIlu
nate loss of the brig Somers on the sh instant off Vera
Cruz, during heavy squall from the nortbward court
Of inquiry composed of Com, Perry, and Capts Aulick
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MASSACHUSETTS WING PArRIoTrM-Mr Reyes, a
whig member of the Massachusetts legislature from Ded
ham, said "hepoud cut of has right hand before he ,roud
hold up favor Of any proposition 10 afford any aid
trhate,er 10 this infamous war Nth Mcrtco."
Mr.. Bird, another wing member, from Wapole, said
che tnodd tell the drivers hs Internal Mercan ,car
thai they ,rerc 10 expect aid from Massachusetts
[Bost Post
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Supreme Court of the United States.
TUESDAY, January 10, 1s47.

TUESDAY, JaHuaTy I2 IofI
No. Sc. M. McAfee u.s. Doremus, Suydam, & Nixon,
in error to the district court of the United States for
northern Mississippi Mr. Justice Mclean delivered the
opinion of this court, affirming the judgment OF the said
district court in this cause with costs and damages at the
rate OF six per centum per annum.
No. H. Samuel Thurlow, plaintiff in error U.s. the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, The argument of this
cause was commenced by Mr. Webster for the plaintiff in
error and continued by Gov Davis for the defendant in
error
Adjourned ill to-morro,y II o'clock n m
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IowA.We understand that the legislature will not in
all probability elect the United States during its
present session The democratic party failed to put forth
the Legislature.
ARkANsas.--Mr. Newton (federalis is said to be elect
cd to Congress TO fill the esduary portion of Mr. Yes
term The democrats have failed TO do their duty by
scattering their votes among several candidates, and by
their supneness Mr.. n will be in Congress about
six weeks only, while this defeat will up every
democrat at the next election and secure democratic
member for the next Congress by strong and triumphant
majority
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Inc dispatches received from Major General TAYLOR
by last nights mall are from Monterey OF the l4th De
cember at which date there were no tdIngs of the
movement OF Santa Anna, upon the advance post at Sal
uo The general was to have left on the 18th for Veto
ria but II the accounts be true that we see published in
lhe newspapers he must have returned Monterey be-
lore he hal proceeded half day on his march. The
force at Salllo, under Genera, Worth is about 1900,
when was to have been Reinforced according 10 previous
advices from General Taylor, by two regiments OF voun
leers, which would make aggregate of about 1900
men, The force at Monterey under Major General But
err including the division which marched The 18th
md lith December, under Generals Twlggs and QUIT
nan, which no doubt was recalled and rapidly marched
IN the direction of Saltillo should the news of the adj
of Santa Anna turn out 10 be true, would amount
10 about 3f0D, which, with Gen Worihs command
would make force oil about 5000 We have seen let
from officer at Brzos Santiago, OF the 2Sh Decem
ber which expresses the opinion that ga sufficient force
was doubtless, collected at Sallo to meet the emergen
y ana ii Santa Annals movement was anything more
Than a te'nt, he has unquesonably been repulsed."
letter from Major General Scott, commanding
all the land forces in Mexico dated December 2s, from
Brazos Santiago, states that he should leave the day
via Alatamoros and Camago, in search OF official news,
by which he should be governed accordingly Referring
10 the reports OF the of the enemy he
that, in the meantime, events may. take him TO Monte
rey; and that, "i Santa Anna be the offensive he
must be repulsed,'' &c
One of the letters we have from the Rio Grande,
Of recent date December 2s, CHE ates expressly
states ''We are here without accurate information, and
the general in-chie. commanding all the forces in
Mexico, has determined TO rapidly forward, with
the view of ascertaning facts upon which he can rely
We should have been of to-day, but for the difficulty OF
landing saddle horses from the steamer Yesterday.
The force under Gen Wool at parfas is about 400
which is in excellent order. Capt. Washington's conpa
ny of flying artillery than 100 strong, has battery
Of pieces, and is represented TO be OF the eff
cent and well appointed companies which belong to the
army. 1t probably is the best, as it is the strongest
Whatever may be the truth of the umors anoat, il will
be that, with the junction Of WOODS division, which
should be counted upon, General Taylor, upon this
emergency viii probably be at the head OF army of
more than thousand, and we have fears OF the
result
In connection with these statements, lay before
readers interesting letter from Gen. Taylor OF prior
date specializing these probable events, and calculated
any apprehensons that might be entertained of
Santa Annals advance at the head of all his egons. We
ought not, perhaps to aude to the pass of Rncon
nado, which would enable Gen. Worth to keep the Mexi-
cans at bay until he could receive his own advancing
inforcefents:
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From the same, of December 20.
FrOm MOnterey and SnItlIl0.

Col. II. +. Clemens, of Tennessee, who arrived here
from Camargo, the steamer Warren, reports that
express had arrived previous to his leaving, with nfoma
ton that Santa Anna within three days march OF
Salo, with from twenty to thirty thousand troops. The
information was brought to Camargo in letter. from
General Butler, who wrote the OF his departure
from Monterey to reinforce General Worth General
Butler states that in the dispatches received Cen Worth
informs him that unless reinforced he will be compelled
TO fall back Monterey General Butler sent word that
he would reinforce him without delay and departed I'M
medately Previous to leaving, General Butler sent
express to General Taylor, who was only sixteen miles
distant, the march 10 Victoria and ii was supposed
that the commanding general would countermarch his
forces without delay.
Upon the receipt of the news at Camargo, Brig Gen
Lane struck his tents and had his command The march
in less than two hours thereafter; and in less than twelve
hours followed by Brig Gen. Marshall with his
troops consisting Of the Kentucky cavalry and Capt
kers company of United States dragoons intending TO
reach Monterey by forced marches.
An express was likewise forwarded from Camargo TO
Gen Patterson which reached here on Tuesday about
u O'Clock Gen Patterson had left only few hours
previous to JOIN his division encamped al Aoquete. 1t is
supposed that he will change his order of march, and pro-
coed also to reinforce Gen Worth; but OF this we cannot
speak positively.
Ii was also understood IN Camargo, that Gen. Wool
would join Gen Worth with his forces; and, he
near at hand was supposed that he would be the first
to his relief
While on this subject it may not be aniss to add
one word respecting the dts common about the
plans and deeds OF the enemy. One day, hear That
train has somewhere been cut oi-that detachment
has been capturedthat Mexican town has been is
about to be, retaken &c. One would suppose had
sufficient experience of the credit ordinarily due TO the
flying stories in this city and neighborhood render any
caution necessary against them. Yet sorry to
perceive that many creduous enough be deceived,
however improbable even ridiculous the stories may
be. If not actually believers in the reports allow
themselves to be agtated concerned when they hear
them Now this is all very unwise, and wholly un-
worthy Americans Besides the troops left in Matamo-
ros, have hundred of countrymen drawn here by
interest curiosity every of whom has, should
have, his in perfect order We abundantly able
defend the city against any force, regular irregular,
with which any of their heroes from their general in
my is not to be found, may threaten it With weapons
always brigh--with powder always dry--wth perhaps
little vigor in the administration of aliarsand
little less indulgence towards the open and undsguiscd
enemies in mis-we can listen unmoved to the most
fghtful reports that heard daily and hourly in
the streets OF Matamoros
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ed till tomorrow, II o'clock, a. m.
WEDNESDAY. January 10, 1917.

No. II. Christopher Ford, appellant, Us. Archibald
Douglass et a. This submitted to the court
on the record and printed arguments by Mr. Bib for the
appellant and by Mr. Meredith for the appeees
Adjourned till tomorrow morning, IL O'Clock
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NOZZLE sENrIMENr.--When Sir Walter Scott was urged
not to prop the falling credit of acquaintance, he
piled The my friend when friends were few
and | will be his, now that his enemies many"
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
wEpN EsDAY NIGHT. JAN. Is, is47.
,n.,olu,men,. by the President,

R,opd qrft the adpiee and consent Of The Senate. I
r,o,t,s = SINGLETON reappomted collector of the
-, IONS at Newbern, North Carolina.
f,rvI r. LINCOLN receiver OF public moneys for the
t Of lands subject to sale al Little Rock, Arkansas,
ueo peter f. Crutchied, resigned
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From the of December 26
Procamations have been received here from Santa An
ma recently but have been able to obtain copies
Tor publication They are represented to BY those
quainted with the Spanish language as complmenting
General ly lor very highly his humanity and ndul
gence to the Mexican prisoners and others coming under
ms authority, and expressing wish that he may be well
treated If he should fall into the hands of any portion of
the Mexican army Santa Anna expresses his determi
nation 10 remain the other side of the mountains
Where ne thinks himself capable OF defending the coun-
He further observes that the United States will not al
tempt any invasion beyond the mountains, without
force OF hundred Thousand men, an expense of one
million OF dollars per day--the present expense in his
OPINION being onehalf that sumand that the people of
the United States will wish for peace on terms f
vorable to the Mexican government
II is reported, also, that proclamation was seen al
Camargo in which the Mexican general SAYS he will take
his Christmas dinner at Monterey!
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MARRIED.

In this CITY, on Tuesday, 18th inst, by the Rey G.
SAMSON, Mr.. JOHN c. BAUM to Miss EMELiNE LAR
CoMBE, both Of Washington,
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From the same, December 26.
Brigatsier General Pillow.


This officer, in command OF the Illinois brigade, the
advance of General Patersons column, has been for
several days encamped at Mo9uete, six leagues the
Victoria route. Having been stationed four months at
Camargo, he had hoped by short visit TO the United
States to recruit his strength, which had been seriously
impaired by constant service and exposure the upper
Rio Grande. While waiting al the Brazos for trans
port his health much improved that he determined
Matamoros, where he arrived on the nth in
stant On arriving here he found that it was desirable
that his command should set out in two days Though
still feeble (being scarcely out of sick bed,) with a
characteristic zeal and the promptness of the true sol
der he reported to the commanding general that he would
be ready at the hour appointed He accorngy marched
and encamped on the 9Th the Moquee lake
The generals friends in the United States will rejoice
hear that his health and strength quite restored by
the cheering prospect of active service They need no
assurance that should the enemy afford him opportn
ty, he will prove himself the worthy representative of
family already so distinguished in our military annals
We were informed by officer Of the army, who
rived here from Camargo few days SINCE that Mex-
recruiting officer captured near that place hold
ing commission from Canales Twenty thirty rancho
ros enlisted, but they set at liberty and the
officer put under arrest.
Considerable excitement prevailed at Camargo-he
priest having informed the commandant that the post
would be attacked II was asceralned that the
troops had been Withdrawn.
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THE UNION.

suppose, may cmbarrass the commander of the Ohio
regiment stationed here he is the senior colonel of the
brigade recently under the command of the late Brga
der General Hamer and should be- OF right in command
of that brigade
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Postmaster spare that branch ~

Ii is that the branch did pay expenses
but what matter Democratic uptown be accom-
nodaied-nust have its post Office back, with all the Elk
ms" and snaps its ingersroug dready-at expense.
Expense be hanged what's the Odds longs yUr hap
py! Sa-a-y! Let's have our post oice Won't you old
elcr Hurra for Bob Morris Hnra for jackson! Hurra
for oar post Officer How the postmaster such
cloouence Surely he must be deaf rs Post if he docs
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Population Of the United Population of the United States
States by the census Of decennay from 1890 lsl0,
by an increase of cent.
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(BY rARss, SURGEON IN THE OTTOMAN ARMY, IN lsJ7)
midnight says he, and about one hour after had
gone bed when all general chill ran over me
accompanied with cold sweat, vomiting &c. One hour al
ter violent cramps manifested themselves In the horaec,
and abdominal exremites These were certainly, sure
symptoms of cholera.
was alone my family had fed the infected city not
servant hand Without assistance in the middle Of
the night Frustrated by the disease as much as BY the ter
rble sentiment Of impending DEATH was without any
other medicine, except large bottle Of suphurc ether,
which, ortutously, in my room Having no other re-
grasped bottle and inhaled largely the vapors
OF ether All at once my respiration, which then very
much embarrassed became free, and felt immedi
ately sense OF ntemsson and general easness the per-
spiration which cold and agung became warm and
agreeabe the action Of my senses were soon suspended
and fell into profound sleep.
All this happy Improvement took place in very short
time, under the influence Of the limitations Of suphuric
ether My sleep had been perfectly calm during six hours
when awoke experiencing great weakness tn all my body
had, unconsciousy, perspired during the whole night
my strength gradually and was perfectly restored
to my usual health. hfnl' .att ~ U..
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We have been

provision for their exercise. We have been
disfranchised by implication. We are then
left in predicament more disparaging and
more degrading than any other portion Of
our countrymen. Under the Territorial
Governments, the people are furnished with a
local Legislature, invested with authority to
provide for their own wants--an Executive
to administer their own laws,an Delegate
in Congress to watch over their peculiar in
terests, OF all these we are deprived; and
indeed are without one of those safeguards
and projections which have ever, among
freemen, been regarded as the only bulwark
against oppression"
SAmong the practical inconvenience, not
to say grevous evils, resulting from this ano-
malous position Of things, is, that we will
continue to be governed by the same code Of
laws which prevailed in Maryland, when the
District was separated from her in 1901.
None of the improvements and notifications
which have been introduced, by that en-
iightened State, into her code, have been ex-
tended to US. On the other hand, we have
too often had occasion to complain that such
alterations as have at times been introduced
have originated in an entire misconception Of
our interests and wishes, or a total disregard
and Indifference to both. We have had laws
imposed upon us, which we never asked, and
have rarely been gratifed, when we have So
licited such enactments as our situation and
wants rendered desirable"
We have thus freely, but briefly, drawn
your attention to our position. We cherish
the hope that this appeal will receive, as we
humbly believe it merits, your serious consi-
deration; and we submit to your wisdom te
provide such remedy as to you shall seen
meet and appropriate"
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m-Agency for the National WING I'm
Georg etown-The citizens Of Georgetown respect.
fully informed that JOHN w. BRoNAUGIi, Esq, Broker
&c Bridge street. few doors west OF the Union av
er, agent for the National Wing Persons DESTROYS Of
eng served with the National Wing in Georgetown will
please leave their and residences with MIR Bro.
naugh.
n5- ENoCH w, SMALLWooD, Garrison street, Navy
Yard, Is Agent for the National Wig Persons wshngto
be supplied with the paper will please leave their names at
his store and they will be served
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City OF MExIco Oct 20, IS47.


An important rumor is in circuation-at least one
that would be importanin any country where rumors
do not so much abound. asi in this-to the following
effect 1t is stated that there are letters in town, di
fact that at meeting of the leading men of the coun
Try at Queretaro has been determined upon to move
every element raise grand divsions and all the
necessary munitions for the purpose Of attacking
and wrestling this city from the Americans, the lea
ders looking great assistance within the walls for
the successful carrying out Of the plans One of the
divisions is to be commanded by Anaya, another by
Herrera the third by Filisola and the last by Al
monte-Gen. Bustamente, to be commander-in-chief
There may be something in this, at least the leading
men of the country may have some grand project OF
Mexican officers of rank hid away here in the capital
and that they hold nightly meetings In some secret
place more than this 1t highly probable that their
deliberations may have some connection with a
grand project similar to that mentioned above; but
whether ii will be carried out is another matter.
Picdyune Corr
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4 SuReIcAL.-We read of the Surgeon General Of
Ohio having recently removed from the body ola lady
patient tumor weighing 20 liz pounds, and of the
body's having survived the operation twelve days.
The tumor, it soems occupied the cavity below the
diaphragm, and had carried the liver, which was
very small, almost entirely out of its place. Its pres
upwards bore so hard on the lungs to threat
en- sufocation. DR.. Thompson, the operator, prom
iscs detailed account of his performance.
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The POSTMASTER GENERAL AND THE RICHMOND
RAILROAD AND PoToMAc STEAMBOAT COMPANIES.
We have received pamphlet containing the cores
pondence between Mr.. Johnson and these companies
about carrying the mail. Some $1,000 year prevent
them from coming to an agreement. We unhesttat-
ingly give as our opinion that the companies have
the law on their side, md hope Congress will inter-
vene and give them their price,
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II We are sorry to learn by the Western papers,
that Major Gaines has not arrived in Kentucky, as
reported. 1t is feared he will not be here at the
organization of the House. This would indeed be
matter to be deplored if any Of the Wings should
bolt, as 1t is rumored.
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The BUFFALO AND Mississippi RAiLRoAD.--We
are gratifed being able to chronicle the commence
ment of this important road, says the Indianapolis
Journal, running from Toledo through the northern
counties Of this State TO Chicago. The company
have contracted with J. w. Scott, Esq, of Toledo,
TO grub, grade, bridge and prepare the road for the
iron, from that place to the Indiana fine, distance
of 81 miles, for the of $4,000, the contract to
be completed within fifteen months from the LIST in
slant,
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Gitn JntelIiaenes.

.-
w. M. ~, , horhl-we were pontely SHOWN
roueh nus esap'sment on saturday evening, and we
~ - ioss Wnere 70 commence Inscription Inc ph'n
~ 10 30 compee, 30 spacou y
as ~ 7, au 80 eAeou'eu Us 20
"a, -. Us, '' -'u""'' - ou' ol''o,' ho esap'
, =. ~, .ne eoui'.y 'a,, oonpe'e WIN u ~ oonve-
~ .o'o.t VI us,e' ihe popiieurs, Messis WIZ
~ a'e s foush sui o. departments aaap.-
Gu WI uahs'e. ooaruers, tie accommodations OF winch
chambers for the Of families This part ofthe ostab
lshment is neatly and luxuriousy fitted out, that we
were indeed surprised acquainted with the splen
dor Of our public mansions The ladies' departments ok
coed anything have SEEM for neainess Of decoration
their paror or drawing room opens out beautiful bal
cony fronting Pennsylvania avenue and is convenient
their ordinary We also carried to his kitchen and
lighthouses; this branch Of the affair." the "Alpha and
Omega" Of the whole is indeed finely fixed and ia,
are told design Of The propretors; opinion ia the
most admirable conception have yet In the Gull
nary department For convenience beauty, comfort and
CIV Hotel Added 10 ths the character of the proprietors
H. and noliteness will certainly ens,re 10
,he;y ,,nier,nkina
CRurcHErr's GAsThis attempt ut lighting the Capitol
grounds would SEEM proves fruess and vain We have
orborne to say ught dsparugng the eventual success
$500, a,ra,ancs s NO nnle W. conno Commend for
-. i, Ill cose 10 conmen,,,ion and tberefnre we
,,,, 80 M, nn,ess Mr. l,r,,cheit can produce more
i,ah, ,v,os. r,ys when d;saepinaed shall
,,,a ,h ni,n oronnds more 10 advantage than has
49,, 49,, ~ his nrssan, Tor, ,ioh, on the cunoa-we ,nust
~, , !. III ,ll;a =, ,nain,i, liza, ,bis no,tion or
,e" 'see - ny n.i, !, - : ~, Ia. II Il, Iro,r
us y. ~, - - 4, 80 ~, , ,n IA anne,rance
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ar We have seen the most complete and triumph
ant vlndicaton of the conduct of Mr.. flanagan in
the affair which led to the assault and upon the
sion of the assault ITSELF says the Louisville Journal
Mr.. H., although Locofoco, has many excellent
qualitieshe is frank brave, generous, and honora-
hIe q IN