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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-09
From the Washington Union
CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH MEXICAN
PORTS
In Me SecretQru IA dc Nam

To The Secretary Of the Nary:
Sir: Being charged BY The constitution with The
prosecution OF the existing war with Mexico, |
deeu proper 10 The exercise oil an undoubted bel
ligerent right, 10 order that military contributions
be levied upon the enemy in such Of their ports or
other places as now are, or may be heratler, in
the possession OF our land and naval forces by
conquest; and that the same be collected and ap-
piled towards deiraying The expenses Of the war.
As one means Of efiecing this object, the block
ade at such conquered ports will be raised, and
they will be opened 10 our own commerce and
that OF all neutral nations, in articles not contra
band OF war, during our military occupation of
lneh; and duies on tonnage and imports will
be levied and collected through The agency OF our
military and naval officers in command al such
ports acting under orders from The War and Ma
Wy Departments.
transmit 10 you herewith, Tor your inlorma-
ton and guidance, a copy Of a communication
addressed by me 10 the Secretary OF The Treasury
on the 23d inst., nslructing him 10 examine the
existing Mexican Tariff, and TO report 10 me, for
my consideration, a scale Of duties which he
would recommend 10 be levied on tonnage and
imports in such conquered ports, together with
such regulations as ne would propose as necessa-
~ and proper, in order 10 carry this policy into
effect, and also copy OF The report of the Secre.
!ary of the Treasury, made on the 3O!h instant,
in answer 10 my communication 10 him. The
scale OF duties, and The regulations for their col
lection as military contributions exacted from the
enemy, recommended by The Secretary OF the
Treasury in this report, have been approved by
me.
You will ailcr consulting with The Secretary of
War, SO as 10 secure concert of action between
the War and Navy Departments, issue the neces-
sary orders 10 carry the measure proposed into
immediate effect. JAMES X. POLK.
WASHINGTON, March 81, lo47.
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The basque Gen. Harrison. With ;aii cargo
destined for he relief Of The suffering pco: q
Ireland, sailed from Alexandria ;cE CoEs, 90 Ter
mission of charity, Saturday afternoon. The
whole cargo is valued al $4,000, aud is made up
oicon.,buons from The Alexandria, Georgetown
and Washington Relief Committees.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-09

A public dinner has been rendered 10 Senator
Soue by his ielow-citizens of New Orleans, OF
all parties, on his return home, "ater having SO
successfully added to the reputation of Louisa-
ma" MIR. S. has accepted in modes; and grace
iul note.
Col Gushing has been compelled by the press.
ing necessity of joining his regiment in Mexico,
10 decline public dinner offered 10 him by
number of the mos, respectable citizens OF New
Orleans, who desired in this manner 10 testify
their appreciation OF man and officer, that has
done so much 10 retrieve the honor. and patriotism
Of line "Old Bay Stale" Il will be remembered,
tina, the Massachusetts Legislature disgfaceiuly
refused 10 vote dollar 10 equip Col. C.'s res'
men. CT volunteers, which was going TO night he
battles OF their country, and that bis 'eliow-ohl
GERS and himself contributed 10 the patriotic wois
on; of their own purses. A proposition has BET
submitted to this same Legislature 10 increase
The pay OF the militia from $4,000 annually to
$4,000 The adoption of such proposition, 10
give fny-fve thousand iollaIs 10 ioiydav soldiers
Tho remain a; home woul3 be perfectly ccEsis-
ten. in me Federal Legislature Q: Mas>achr-
sets, tha, refused to 'oa. dollar 10 provide ne-
cessary clothing Tor ;hs soldiers abou; 10 engage
in war.
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Navy DEPARTMENT, April Sd, ls47.

NAFf DEFAKI MtNIi ziF'II oui EOfI'
Sir: have the honor 10 acknowledge the re-
ceipi of your communication OF the 3lst March,
ul;., with The papers which accompanied il; and
respectfully inform you, that, after consultation
with The Secretary o. War, l have addressed 10
The officers commanding The naval forces OF The
United Slaes in The Pacific ocean and in the
Gulf OF Mexico respectively, letters OF instruction
conforming 10 your directions, Of which here
with enclose copy.
have the honor TO be, very respectfully. your
obedienl servant, J. Y. MASON.
To the PRESIDENT.
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THE WAY TO DO 1T.

A bill for making ship canal around the falls
of the ST. Mary's with right Of way FIVE hum
drci feet in widih) has passed both Houses oflhe
Michigan Legislature and received The Cover
nor's signature. There was formerly canal Tor
The !ur traders boats around these falls (Saull
ST. Marie) but i, is now partly filled up and per-
fsc,ly dry. To construct The ship canal it re-
quires mere excavation, through level OF
about mile in length, with not much blasting Of
rock, which would connect the waters of Lake
Huron with those of Lake Superior, and al
low steamer to pass from Ogdensburs on tie
ST. Lawrence TO the mouth Of the ST. LOUIS,
where ii empties into the Foad Gu Lac.
Such Stale works should be left entirely to in
diyidual or State enterprise. They will be exc.
culed on better and cheaper terms and without
Infringing on strict construction Of the Federal
Constitution. II such system be established BY
the national government, it would soon cover he
land with log-rolling and corruption, and break
down The Limitations in the Constitution, so vital
10 The union and prosperity OF the States. We
agree with The NY E. Post and are "slad tina, this
important, though not very expensive work, Isl
be accomplished under the legislation ofthe State
OF Michigan and not undsrkict Of lie Fedcrot Go
pertinent, which has been urgently impor'uned
to assume it, The soil over which the canal is
made is entirely within The boundary of Michi-
gan, and it is properly the province ct her Le-
gisla,ure, or persons receiving authority directly
from her laws, 10 direct The work"
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We clip the following from the N Y Express

We clip the following from The N. Y. Express,
Wing:
1.-THE blush that manlled on the cheek OF every
ingenious American at The maine Of Oregon, IS
completely oul.crimsoaed, III we may be allow
ed The lerm,) q; The bare mention OF mr.: f04ss
Wayi The President has sown Inc wind; ne Is
now .eaping The whirwiud. And for the pre-
Sent VIC leave him 10 rejoice over his harvest.
The Wing press is filled with such slang. II
j, be cause of shame 10 have settled vexed
question that threatened The peace oil the Country
Tor years, and upon terms far more satisfactory
.nan Great Britain had ever been willing 10 ac-
cede to; and if successful management OF
war forced upon US by Mexico, which has
covered our arms with glory, and placed the
American name on the highest pinnacle-be
calculated 10 produce blush, then, indeed should
the Presidents cheek be 'icrimsoned." But the
people do no, see through the distorted vision OF
Whig politicians. They know how 10 do JUS
,ice to an honest, fearless faithful public servant;
and for the acts which the Wings SO bitterly
condemn him, truth ard history will honor him.
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FROM OUR ARMY AT VERA CRUZ.

The following dispatches (says the Union)
were received al The War Department on Sun
day evening.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-08-03
YALE COLLEGE.

CoMMENc EMENT WEEK. 1s47.-Tbe Com
mencement this year is on Thursday, Au-
gust 10Th.
On Tuesday evening, August 17th. the
Concio ad Clerum will he preached by the
Rev. DR.. Hooker. OF East Windsor The
subject assigned 6y the General Association
Of Connecticut is, The Divinity oil Christ
On Wednesday, August 18th. will be held
the Meeling olthe Alumni, the Theological
Commencement, and the meeting ofIhe Phi
Beta Kappa Society, The Rev. VIM, Adams
D. D., ofNew York city will deliver the ad-
dress before the Administrator North
Of hamilton College, is the Orator ol'ihe Phi
Beta Kappa Society, and Mr.. Luxerne Ray.
OF Hartford, the Poet.
Candidates for admission to College will
be examined on Monday and Tuesday, Au-
gust 10Th and 17ih.
copy the above notice. YALE COLLEGE, July
18th.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-08-03

There are twelve States IN which. either
from failure 10 elect, or the election moi
having taken place, there are one or more
members to be chosen. In Main there are
vet vacancies in four districts. A new trial
will probably take place next September. at
the time of the annual State election. As
by the law recently passed, a plurality will
elect, il is most probable but one Wing Mr..
Morse, and three Locos will be elected. IN
less some compromise be.made, as in New
Hampshire. with the Liberty party. In that
case. the alliance could carry all four. GER
taiuly three, OF the vacant districts. In Rhode
Island there can lie no doubt that Why
will be chosen al the next tria! in that State.
1t is probable the vacancy in Virginia caused
by the death Of Dromgoole. will be filed by
a Loco, though we have slight chance OF
eleciing the Wing We estimate Iowa and
Indiana as equally divided, although we are
in hopes TO do better than that. Maryland
we estimate on eIeciing only four out Of her
six members. thous h the time has been when
The Wings carried the whole. The remain
ing States we are confident will do at least IS
well as they are set down in the following
fah ta.
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COALITION OF AMERICAN
STATES,

In reading the Mexican papers it is very
clear that the different Safest have ceased 10
anticipate a prolonged resistance on the part
OF The Capital TO the American arms. In
view Of The speedy fall of the city they are
congraiulaiing themselves upon the wisdom
Of The Federal system. Had they been
placed under he rule of consolidated Cen
trail Government the fall of the Capital would
have involved the subsection OF The whole
country.
The Federal system, they reason, has
created new centres Of action: and even 1.-THE
Capital succumbs, the States, each one Tor
itself. will resist The ascendency OF The Amer
lean arms and refuse TO recognize a treaty
which may be forced upon the Central Gov
eminent.
Out of views Of This nature has grown a
Coalition among the States Of Jalisco, San
Luis Potosi, Zacaiecas, Mexico, Queretaro
and Aguascaientes-tbe latter claiming 10 be
Stale. though not Sd recognized by the
Constitution Of 1924. Thisnew combination
oil States is regarded by The Editors OF Re
publicano as an.alarming feature Of the times
threatening TO aggravare the anarchy which
belore prevailed III Mexico. The Coalition
have published an address 10 the nation, In
il are re presented the views of leading men
in :he most powerful States.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-08-03
From the Sun of the Anahuac Of the 9Th.

WHAT Course WILL GEN. SCoTT PUR-
SUE 1.-The late intelligence we have re-
ceived from Mexico of the correspon-
dence between Mr.. Buchanan and the
Mexican Minister of Foreign Relations,
treating of peace, has, it seems TO US, al
tered the course which Gen. Scott was to
pursue.
We have deferred our remarks until
now, because we were afraid TO be too
hasty in our speculations.
1t seems most likely to US that Gen.
Scott will not advance any farther until he
receives orders from Washington to do so.
But will the cabinet at Washington give
this order! We doubt it very much, be-
cause it would throw more difficulties in
the way of the negotiations.
it must have struck the mind Of every
one who has read the correspondence a.
bove alluded to, that the tone of the Mex
lean government has altered very much,
five should Judge from the few lines ad-
dressed to Mr.. Buchanan b. the Mexican
Premier, in answer to his propositions of
peace.
We do not see, in his letter, any of that
arrogance which in everv instance before,
has Characterised the Mexican diplomatic
correspondence-but on the contrary, a
pretty polite, though short answer, in
which he declined answering to the argu-
ments Of Mr.. Buchanan, until Congress, TO
whom he refers the matter, and who have
solely power to decide, shall have acted
upon them. In note which he address
es to Congress, he presses them to take
Immediate action upon them.
But in the mean time what is General
Scott TO do? Will he take up his line Of
march for the capitol while there are
hopes entertained for peacel This is not
at all probable. We therefore come to
the conclusion that we will not make a
step forward until all hopes of concluding
treaty of peace are lost.
The Commercial Times has authentic
intelligence ofthese details, almost liter
ally correct. The Republican, remarks
unon this intimation that it believes the
Americans have compromised their action
beyond measure; and ever if they win
triumphs upon triumphs. those very victo-
ries will be their ruin.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-08-03
WING TOWN COMMITTEES.

ADDISON-Gideon Scger, Hyder Barnes,
John w. Strong, Henry Brevort, David V.Cham.
bers, Asahel Barnes Jr
BRIDPORT-IIiram Smith, John B. Hunt
ley, Charles E. Wicker, Simon T. Walker
BRISTOL-Harvey Munsill, Winter II. HOLY,
Royal w. Peake, L. Munson.
CORNWALL-Daniel Sanford, Austin Dana
Abram Foot, Edward Hamilton, Rolin Jone.
Reuben Hall.
FERISBURGH-N L. Keyes, VIM Hazard,
Joseph Burroughs, Absclom Wheeler, WIN. Al.
len.
Observation-Disclosures Knapp, Reuben Allen
james Carson.
GRANVILLE-JosephP P. Ball, Joseph Flint
Charles L. Vinton, Charles Lamb.
HANCOCK-Augustus TAYLOR, ROYAL Flint.
Robert Claffiin, Charles G. Robbins, Alba Els
worth. -
LEICESTER-James S. Messcr, Charles
Hunt, L. ID. Jenny, w. F. Barker
LINCOLN-Wm. w. Pope, j. J. Caldwell
MIDDLEBURY- Walter S. johnson, Horace
L. EnOs. Justus Cobb, Charles d. Nash. Oliver
Hyde, Elijah S. Birge, VIM. Flower, c. NJ. Sim
mons, VIM. +. Goodrich.
MONKTON-Charlcs E. Stone. johnson Fin.
ny, G. G. Eastman, Milton A. Fuller, Roderick
Baldwin.
NEW HAVEN-Calvin Squires, A. P. Bee.
man, Z. NJ. Hoyt Horatio Plumlcy.
PANTON-Joseph Holland, Silas Pond, I'D.
Smith.
RIPTON-Fredcriek Smith, Samuel H. Hen
drick, Parker Ripley
SALISBURY-JOhn Prout, Dan Dixie, Moses
5. Deming, NJ. S. Doty, Washington Miller
SHOREHAM-A. W. Perry, Marvin North,
Clark Calender, Nazro Northrop, SCHUYLER Doane
STARKSBORO-Crisp Taft, Joel Orvis,
Wolcott Norton, Saml. ID. Holcomb James Kins-
ley, Horace Salisbury, Joseph Hill LIST, ID. d.
Cove, Moses Smith, Alvah Knapp.
VERGENNES-J. NJ. Taylor, J. f. Roberts,
John Thompson, Cyrus Smith, Rodman Chap
man.
WALTHAM-Newton Rose, John p Strong,
S. NJ. Burroughs.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ChapmanJebiel
Wright Jr Jason Stowe.
WHITING-Abel Walker, Linus Pond A. P.
Smith.
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meuced, and was continued. through me
n;oht and succeeding day without success;
On the morning of the second day sew , raj
hundreds assembled from Faysion and ,ne ne
adjoining towns, and leaders were appointed
10 every twenty men who should volunteer r
TO search until The child was io1ho anu ~
was unanimously Resolved. my y ,h mT Ins,
U.s. .,,sre ,he;r own son or brother.' The
third Tdr " day the number had increased to nearly
me thousand. The search continued unlii
about o, clock; when the main body Of the
cirizens had reached the highlands in Dux-
bury. some three miles southeast from cam
cps Hump. In addition the heat and Ia.
tigue of The day heavy TALL oil ram now SCI
in. 1t was here party from DoXcury us,
covered the child. He appeared IN good
health, and. apparently, his snfierings had
been less severe than was anticipated. z. W,
p. Wdichm0n.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-08-03
GOOD ADVICE.

The Editor ofihe Tribune, who has ram
bled extensively through the far Western
States closes one oil his interesting letters with
advice which every Young Farmer. who has
only his bands 10 rely on, should loose no
time in taking
o we who dwell in iha rprges and on the
slopes Of granite hills IRE ollen inclined
to mprmur at The hardships OF yonr Ioi in be-
ing compelled 10 do aiorinighI's hard labor
in wrestling twenty bushels Of corn from the
acre of niggard and stony soil, while in fer
tile Illinois less labor produces a hundred
bushels--you have notyet learned to thank
Heaven as you ought for that hard granite
soll-ior the glorious woods which SO readily
cover itand The blessed chrys:aI waters which
2ush from its fiinty bosom! Ifyou olrn a
farm there, keep il, and by cheerful labor.
guided by productive Science, render il each
year more fruitful than the last; but il you
have No land. and young family forbids the
hope ofearning any al the East, strike boldly
Tor the West al once. get hold Of eighty or
one hundred and sixty acres, as well located
for health or timber rs you can. find and re-
solve. IN spite oil all obstacles, 10 make 1.-THE
foundation Of a competence for yourself and
an outfit for your children
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-08-03
THE TARIFF WANTED ATLAsT

The great fall in breadstuffs seer-s TO stag
ger the Loco Foco eleciioneers ia The Wes-
tern STATES who, as the elections approach
there. have more vocilerously insisted that the
Tariff of 1916 was the cause Of the rise. aud
OF The high prices that have been paid for
wheat and corn. Such a fall, Of nearly one
half, just in the midst Of harvest, when the
farmers most think of prices, so utterly con-
fuses and coniounds'these electioncerers. that
they know no; what 10 Say. The worsl of
their case is, ton, that they have been pledg-
ing themselves thai, under The Tariff OF 1916,
the high prices must. would and should con-
Iinuo. whereas here, in the fol- sweep Of
than Tariff The great fall began. Tie wicked
Wings naturally enough remind them of
their pledges and their promises, and titus
add 10 The confusion oil mind under which
their adversaries suffer. Such punishment,
however cruel it may be. is proper and just.
because The horrible f,mine in Europe. v hich
has created 90 much misery. seems almost
10 have been welcome by Loco Focoism there
as its ally in the political deception that was
going on.-M. Y. Express,
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-08-03

Destruction of St. Paurs Church. Roch-
ester. ST. Paul's or Grace Church, al Koch
ester N. Y, was destroyed by fire On Sun
day morning. The sexton had carried a
light with him 10 the sieepIe as he passed up
10 ring the bell. on The evening before and
ills supposed that spark therelrom found
a Judgement, and communicated 10 the bel
fry. The fire broke out about 2 O'Clock, A.
NJ. there was a strong current ofair. and the
heliry and Toofwere soon enveloped in flames.
Nothing was left but the stone walls Of the
eci6ce. The organ and bell cost $4,000, and
The whole loss 10 the congregation is reck-
oned at from $4,000 10 S2500o,-SlO,OOO
only being covered BY insurance. The
thick walls of the building prevented a
spread Of the confngralion.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-08-03

CAUTIoN.-It may be well that the pub
lie should know, that the blue ink which
appears to be growing into general favor,
is in part composed of one the most pois-
onous substances in nature-that is Prus-
sic Acid-the ink being sulrtion of the
pigment called Prussian Blue, which is a
compound ofPrussiase of Potash and iron.
This ink, therefore. must be very dam
gerous article in the hands of children, as
well as grown people, who are in the hab-
it ofputting their pen in their mouth in or
der TO cleanse it. 1t is said one drop of
this acid, in its pure and uncombined
state when put even ubon the nose Of a
rat, is sufficient to canse its immediate
death.
The above we hope will be appreciated,
as il is sound and correct.-Ib.
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MAryr.-Hon. David Bronson w,

MAINE-Hon. David Bronson was NOM
mated by The Wing Convention, that met at
Augusta, on the 2lsi July, as the Wing can
iidate for Governor Of Maine. Resolutions
in favor ola National Convention 10 nomin-
ale candidate for President, and providing
for the appointment of delegates from Maine,
were adopted.
ANOTHER EXPRESS RAce fr- n Montreal
TO Boston came Of on IT, arrival # the last
steamship, and that ~ -h.- Csucord and
Central route beat its 9ppo0sr, nv about
twenty hours. We have MT ths exact time
but from Boston 10 Montpelier j. - lone III
twelve hours.
WooL--The PittsfeId Sun says many of
The wool growers in that vicinity have die
posed oftheir late clip, and most Of them at
an advance from 6 to cents per pound upon
prices OF 1916.
Brigadier General. Col, Price Of Mis-
souri, has succeeded 10 the vacant General
ship which was refused by Col. Davis. The
members of the Illinois state Convention,
without distinction Of party. recommending
Col Baker oil that state, for the office; but
Col. Baker could not succeed. He was a
Wing.
Recruiting at the South. A letter from
Milledgeville Ga, states that although il has
been nearly three months since the battalion
oil infantry was called for from that state,
but two companies Of il have been mustered
into service.
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CoLD SUMMER OF 1sl6.-In looking over
tho prices of grain, &C.. in former, time
we find that in the winter following the cold
June of 1916, the price OF corn was from ST.
90 10 S2,l0 per bushel, rye S1.75 10 So but
Ter "a cents, hay s25. flour SIG. &c.
1t will be recollecled by some ofour rea-
ders. that III this town we had slight fall Of
snow on The 9Th Of June. II also showed in
Boston. and several inches fell in Bangor
There was frost on almost every night Of
the first week in June. In the inferior olthe
Stale, at that time, icicles were seen pen
ding from The trees. and The foliage was BIAS
ted. AT Portland in Is hours the lhermome-
Ter descended from S4 70 81 degrees. 10
Hallowell il showed on The 9th, 9Th, and Sub
of June. and on the 10Th ice was formed oil a
fourth of an inch in ihickness-birds were so
benumed as 10 be taken by The hand. At
Montpelier. Vermont, OH the sth. snow was
more Than foot deep. In Cabot. Vermont
The snow was is inches deep. An account
from Vermont, dated August 2lst, Of that
same year, says-'the mountains are covered
with snow, and The aimoshere unusually cold
II showed, in New England on every month
of that year except July.-POrismouth
Journal.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-08-03

Abbot Lawrence is constantly giving. He
has just sent $1,000 10 The Lawrence Frank
lirg Library Association. Tie Buffalo Conr.
Ter and Rochester Advertiser abused Mr..
l., for his last gift. lflhey continue doing so
al every new development Of Mr.. LIS muEi-
nal,
A mistake. We did no such thing as
abuse Mr., Lawrence for his gift. for it was
a noble munifcence for noble purpose, But
we did and do deprecate that partial legisla-
IIon-ihat granting Of exclusive privileges
and immunilies which enables capital TO
grow immense al the expense Of labor-or
through which those who produce i
ny their Toll, can scarce maintain an hum
Bile competency Tor subsistence We saw
II siaicd al The lime, and have no doubt OF IFS
approximate truth-lhai the passage Of the
whig tariff Of 1912 added 100000 10 the
value of Mr.. Lawrence's stock in manufac-
tories and 10 the goods he had on hand at The
time. The Ere,.ing Journal will please
stale our positions fairly and truthiully. or
not at all.-IBuffalo Courier.
The 100000 added TO the value OF Mr..
Lawrence's stock in manufactures. dimin-
lshed. in the same proportion. the value OF the
stock Of British manufactures. The Tariff
oil 1912 transferred the profits Of manufac,ur-