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FROM CALIFORNIA.
Arrival OF Com. stockton and party nj 81.
L0uis-Attack ON the Party by the Indians
Tho Conn odOre wounded, &c.

Tho Commodore wounded, &C.
The St. Louis papers received to-day, contain some
further interesting intelligence from California, Com
Stock ton, accompanied by forty-six among whom
are number of army officers, and Lieus. Thompson
and Gillespie OF the Navy, together with the Commo
dors's private Secretary, Mr.. Morris, set out from
California in July last and almost direct through
TO st Louis where there arrived on the 9th inst. Al
Turkey River they were surprised at night by party
of Indians belonging to the Washee tribe, and had
quite skirnish with them, in which Com. Stockton
we'd n wound from an arrow. The Indians were
finally repulsed but they succeed In carrying OH ioui
horses belonging to Com. Stockton's party Com
Stock ton made no stay whatever ut st. Louis, bn
imme. lately set out for Washington city. He'seem
ed TO be on a most urgent business. ITO attend us
witnes s in Fremont's trial.
The party mel quite number OF emigranis on 'he
way to California and Oregon, from whom they learn
ed that every thing quiet In the country through
which hey had passed not being the least dls
position among the inhabitants to modest them.
Col. M ason had been appointed Governor Of Gan
forna, an was most jealous in hisendeavors to pre-
serve the peace and good government throughout TN
part of tn country over which he had control. IL
fact, SO admirably had his arrangements been carried
ont that there the least apprehension Of an,
h ostlity being manifested towards him by the PEG
D le of that far of country.
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THr oRrcoY BArrAIIoN.-Tbe West

The OREGON BATTALIoN.-The West
ern papers assure us that Lieut.. Col. Whar.
ton, having discretionary orders 10 post this
battalion on the plains, has ordered it to rem.
devious for the winter at Fort Mann, spo,
which is the abomination of desolation. II
is in the midst of 400 miles area Of burn,
prairie, and from November to June is not
visited by friend or foe, beast or bird. And
il is stated that the cause Of this movement
is dictated by i'll will from Col Wharton to-
wards Major Gilpin. The department should
instantly investigate this matter, and probe il
to its bottom,
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MURDER WILL oUT.-The German girl, who was
found dead few weeks ago near Allentown, Penn
sylvania, with butchers knife in her breast, seems
did not kill herself but murdered by the man in
whose house she was servant. Her body has been
exhumed, and upon examination of the accused, in
its presence, enough transpired to warrant COM
INITIAL sE
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II The Government editor says that Mr.. Polk
sought to avoid the war by every reasonable effort"
We do not know (says Prentice) what Mr.. Richie
considers reasonable effort" Congress was In
session while the measures which led to the war
were in progress. Would 1t have been unreasonable
in Mr.. Polk to have consulted Congress as to the
course proper to be adopted before blood was split
II was his duty under the Constitution to pursue
this course, and yet he fit TO assume the whole
responsibility of measures which, If he has any
gacity, he must have known would lead to difficult
ties. The truth is he resolved on war with Mexico
to repair his sinking fortunes and the reason why
he did not consult Congress is that he knew that
body would prevent the war which he was DESTROYS
to bring on, If the subject should I've referred to its
decision aN
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Commercial.
baltimore, NOV, 10. & y m.


Fourth Howard street Flour there has been
little done the last two days. There was sale OF
100 barrels yesterday at $5.97 l-2 and to day 200
barrels were sold at 1881 Ia. There were sellers on
change at 1851, and buyers at $5.75.
We hear Of no transactions in City Mills Flour.
Holders ask S.
Grafn.-Wheat has further declined. Sales of good
to prime reds to-day at l5 100 cts white at flS
l22 cts; and family -four white at l25 q 1872 cts
Sales OF Old Corn to-day at 81 Sc cts for white,
and 65 10 cents for yellow. New Corn. is worth
40 80 cts. according TO dryness.
Sales of Rye at IS SO cts, for MARYLAND.
We quote Oats at 80 a 80 cts.-sales
Propisons. Pork was sold to-day at $40 rs.
Mess is held at Sl4 Sl450. We quote Mess Beef
at Sl2; No. at $40; and Prime ut &c. Sales OF
prime Bacon sides at liz cts, and of fair to good
parcels at IA cts. Shoulders have been sold al
ia liz cents, and small lots of choice quality
are bringing "a cents We quote Hams at II to
III ~ cents we hear OF no sales Of Lard.
Whiskey-Sales Of hhds. at 2s l-2cts and Of bbls.
at 29a29 l-2cts.
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Warren HoUsE.-Nov. ARRESTED Jerry Morris,
free colored, Mary #. Jefferson do, Dan Robinson,
do, disorderly; paid costs and gave security.
Nov. 81. Anderson, free colored, Sandy Clark,
slave, paid costs and gave security.
Nov. 9.-Silas Riley free colored, dsordery COM
mited to work house for sixty days.
Nov. l0.-Ben. Thomas, white, Geo. McLaugh-
lin, do, drunk and disordery; committed to work
house for thirty days. Bill Mnson free coored, out
after 10 o'clock; paid costs and gave security Hen
ry Blackstone, free colored, out after 10 o'clock /;
committed to work house for thirty days. Negro
Sam, slave belonging to Prince George county, found
selling Capitol Hill after II o'clock, in pos
session of a horse; Sam sent to jail-horse put up
to livery.
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n A horse thief by the name OF Clinton was re-
Gently tried in Winchester, Va. for horse stealing,
but got clear. He stole horse in Maryland few
days afterwards, was caught, tried convicted and
condemned in the short space of two weeks. He has
been sent to the Pententiary for five years Quick
Justice that!
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As have said to you in former letters, we have
met many kind friends here, who have been as bro
theirs to us. Never can cease to regard them with
feelings Of the deepest and truest gratitude while
exstnever cease seeking for opportunities to make
some return for all their generous and disnteresed
kindness-kindness In one instance at least, which
Boriand to his nife.
That the MAJORS kind friends were Mex
leans there can be no doubt, but he would
have done himself more honor by stating the
fact. We never gain anything by suppress
sing the truth respecting an enemy when the
fact to be revealed will elevate that enemy.
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The FREMoNT TRIAL.-This concern
drags its slow length along, enlivened by
scarcely particle Of interest The only
display of judgment and learning that has yet
been evinced, is on the part Of the Judge
Advocate, and in the decisions Of the court.
Kearney's testimony kills at every step the
bubbles of the counsel for the defence. By
the by, zoe learn that Gen. Kearney brought
only ONE charge against Fremont-ihat Of
disobedience Of rders-and that all the
other charges come from the Executive.
What will the great Missourian think of this
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i NAvAL.--U. s. schr fancy, Hunter from New
York, at Gibraltar on the 10th of October, hay-
ing had stormy passage out Of SO days. The U. s.
sloop of war Marion, Simonds, from Malaga, was
also at Gibraltar on the same day. The bark Chae-
ris, IS days, from Rio Janeiro, at Gibraltar, in 81
days, left ship Ohio in port all well.
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DIED,

On the 10Th instant, WILLIAM, only son OF JAMES and
MARGARET FRANCIS, aged years and months It.
In Georgetown the Oh, instant, Mr. CHARLES KING
an old and highly respected citizen Of that place, in the
18th yen Of his age. 1t.
Al Wakefield in the county Of Wegtmoreland Va, on
the lst Instant ut the residence Of JOHN f. WILSON, ESQ
Major HENRY T. GARRETT late OF Green county, Ala
IN which litter State he resided during the year 1896 It.
AT Vera Cruz Mexico the 18th ultmo yellow fever
First Lieutenant LEONlDAS JENKINS Of the LIST regiment
u. s. Dragons, aged about u years lie the In
law Of Major Il. " SUMNER, "a Dragons and has leit
widow and an orphan. II.
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TENNESSEE SENAToRs.-From the tone of the
Wing papers of this State II is feared that, the Wings
will disagree to the men who shall be elected,
that Democrats or milk and water Wings will get in.
East Tennessee claims of the Senators, and says
she aciH have him. Some think that Bell and Foster
will be the men who will eventually get in
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CLOSING THE WAR.--To night mass
meeting of the People without distinction Of
Party is to be held in Louisville Kentucky,
to take counsel upon the best mode Of bring
ing the war to an honorable close. This is
movement going to the root Of the matter
and we hail it as no ordinary omen Of a
sound and healthful state Of public opinion
which IS gradually forming under the pres
sure of events. The views of this meeting
will no doubt have their influence upon the
deliberations of the Lexington meeting which
is to take place on Saturday next
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SINGULAR MAIL FAILuRE.--The letters for Bal
timore by the Caledonia had not reached that city
last evening. Where they are nobody can tell. Some
think that they gone to Canada Others that they
have been missent by some Of Mr., Johnsons very
careful officials. -,
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1ere It is:

There are "a towns 10 be heard from, and
they will probably increase Briggs's majority
to about l,45O! This is, indeed, glorious
news. The gallant Gushing is only $4,000
votes behind his competitor Briggs.
The Legislature is all Wing. For the
Senate Is, and 1876 Wings to 49 Democrats
in the House.
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SPECIE GoING--GoINe.--The French
packet Of yesterday took $4,000 from N.
Y. The New World has 100000 on
board, and the Caledonia will not take less
than million. Sowe go. A storm is brew
ing that will appal the hearts of the boldest
and sweep away the power of the strongest.
The Secretary ofthe Treasury hears its NUT
terings already. He will hear its howlings
before Washington's next birth day.
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Cry OF MRxIoo-The New York Sun publishes
letter dated City of Mexico, October l4-seyen days
later than any Of the adyices we have had; II Is
made up of gossip In and about the city and repre-
senis all as quiet and prospecting finely; Gen. Scott
acting In concert with the city government In pre-
serving order, and making them foot his bills N re-
turn. The writer also says everything there looks
like preparation, when reinforcemens arrive, for an
expedition either against the forces said 10 be gath
ering at Queretaro, or some of the adjoining States
OF course Il Is Munchansen letter.
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THE SoHIsMATIcs OF New YoRK-These doubly
id politicians, in the eyes of Croswel and his
junto, have called State Convention to appoint dele
gates TO the Democratic National Convention, which
is to select the candidate for the Presidency 1t may
be easily perceived how this ''cat' will hop.
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A SuIcIpE.--We have to record the suicide of u
man near Chattanooga, Tennessee. He had sepa-
rated from his wife several times and was living with
her when he committed the deed He staggered be-
fore her with his throat cut and mutered that he did
Il on purpose.
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MOUNT vEnNoN.-Thirty-six thousand dollars are
in the hands of certain party in Virginia. the fruits
of $4,000 collected 30 years ago, for erecting
ment to Washington. 1t is now proposed to buy
Mount Vernon with II, If enough can be made up to
complete the purchase.
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FnoM ST.. JoHN.-The ship Eolus, Capt Driscoll
arrived OIL this harbor yesterday, having on board
estate near Sigowho have been NJ his Lord
ships expense Since writing the above we learn
that another vessel, the "Richard Watson" sailed
from Sligo the 18th Sept. with 230 more paupers
HON Lord Palmerston's estate.-Nsw B1ms,ricksr.
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PIcToRIAL SUN.-We have this magni-
ficent journal from Brooke, Shillington, &
Co. 1t is intended as Christmas present
and more splendid one we have never seen
Parents ought to go forthwith and indulge
their children with this instructive work
The engravings are excellent.
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A SHORT SEssIoN.-The Wing journals are every
where inveighing against long session, so that, II
the Wings of the lower House are the Democrats
they profess be- they will obey the public voice, as
manifested by the press, and have short session OF
it, hope, that they will conform in this partcu-
lar to what is evidently public sentiment. Short
sessions and short speeches-says the country.
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Usage PRIsoNERs.-In the early part Of last month
nine Usage Indians, having been caught by party
of our drngoons with American goods, were brought
to Fort Gibson as prisoners. What the result Of
their examination has been, there is intelligence
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PoLIT1cAL DEspoTIsM.-The Cincinnati
Chronicle thinks that the Wing House Of
Representatives owe it topublic opinion to in
tterpose and check the Mexican War which
is leading the country into Political Despo-
tism Unfortunately the country is already
under the power of this tyrant, and public
opinion nowhere seems to disapprobate it
1t loves to be governed by rod Of iron.
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Arriuals at Gotels, etr., mp to 9 y. III.
NATIONAL norrI., pY $. 5. COR

NATIONAL HOTEL, BY s. s. COLEMAN.
Chas I Bill and lady, N Y JH Felden, sc
Carpenter, Pittsburg Miss Felden, S @
II McCnrne. Ny G w Lowery, sc
VIM Maulsby Md Judge Grice, Pa
T Anderson, Md Mr. Prentice, Pa
Murray, Md Il Clanon, Ala
A Murray, g Jno HARRISON, NC
J Smith, Va. e...
INDIAN QUEEN HOTEL, BY T. q NJ. BROWN
Mrs Scott, Md Ino T Garland, NC
Mrs Magruder, Md Thos Garland NC
II ID Clute, Washington Mr. Ansley, ST. John, NIB
J McGiven, Md Robinson q lady, Mass
GADsBYs HOTEL
Jno Wihers, Alexandria RI Baldwin, Md
S II LathrOp, ii N Pendeton, Va
l. A Scott, Philadelphia Lyman Nichols Masa
II Conoyer, Navy, NJ d Benjamin. NY
Geo Ball and son, Md Schoyrer and lady, NY
TYLERs HOTEL
Rev letter, Va 9 Thomas, Washington
Thos II Ball, Md Hliard,.Va
Mr. Newln, Pa
UNITED STATES HOTEL
X Garland 81 Louis Geo Spaldng and lady, Md
II NJ Garland, Benjamin Penn, Nd
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G 1t is said that the Quarter Masters
Department alone will ask for thirty millions
Of dollars for the ensuing Year, We are in
formed from good resources, that the whole
estimates will not fall far short Of seventy
five millions of dollars. Will Congress sub
nit? or will it throw aside such demands,
and legislate for the pacifcation of Mexico
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ASTATE TRIAL THREATENED. I'M
derstand that Col. Benton has remarked that
this trial of Fremont will lead to State
trial before it is done. What can he mean
Does he threaten an impeachment of the
Executive Some say this is the meaning.
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S-.r The Cincinnati Chronicle asks for the calm
md candid opinions Of Mr.. Benton upon the wal
question. As soon wond we ask for calmness in
he midst of the hurricane dealing destruction on all
,ides
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old Ma.saohu.s,t. Eree,,

Now this is, indeed, Wing victory that
we are going to record. 1t is not victory
over divided enemy, as in New York, but
over united force, commanded by that re-
negade Wing General Gushing and General
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IMPRovEMENTs.-Mess Mcconnell, Morrow &
Co., are fitting up Tannery on Water street, where
Leather is to be tanned by chemical process in a
very short time. Mr.. Crawford has now got his mill
for grinding black oak bark into complete operation
y adIons the Cotton Factory. Mr.. Robinsons new
Flour Mill, on Water street. is also in progress, and
will, when completed, give west Water street quite
manufacturing aspect Georgetopn Advocate
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What will it profit us If we gain the whole of Mex
leo If we thereby sacrifice the Union It exists D.
Richmond Wing.
This mode of propounding the questio' n
seems to take it for granted that the destru'c-
ton Of the Union will be a consequence o.
the acquisition Of the whole of Mexico. We
have enduring confidence in the perpetu ity
of the Union, and do not bellows that any
cause can arise potent enough to dissolve it.
bonds. We should have as soon looked t.
its dissolution because of the acquisition o
the territory of Louisana--by the by, it WA.
predicted at the time--as to look for its sac.
rlilce as consequence of the conquest o
Mexican territory, be, it little or much.
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gy What has become Of the terrific vigor will
which the Administration two months ago was go
ing to prosecute the war? Has it oozed out at III
fingers ends ? Do inform us Mr.. Richie.
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Gitp Jntsllisrnfe.

In our account Of the Eight" at Foy's, we
should have been more particular as 10 the persons
engaged They were the Messrs. Hills, the timers,
John Ennis, the butcher, and Mr.. Mcclure formerly
lieutenant In the Marines or Navy. We state this
plicnted
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PORT OF ALExANpR1A. soyEmREn @


ARRIVED.
Br brig Golden Rule, J. r. Wattlington master, II
days from Bermuda, ballast, hides and specie to
Masters d Cox. On the 18th ult experienced heavy
gale Of wind from Southeast.
Sch Fairfax, Pennfed, New York, 10 s. Shnn,
and freight for the District.
Sch Mary Jane, Underhl, New York, to S. Shinn,
and freight for the District
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THE VINES between Mobile and New Orleans will
not be stretched before the middle of December
If sufficient supply shall arrive from New York in
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IMPORTANT Case CERTIFIED TO THE
SUPREME CoURy OF THE U. S. u. s.
Circuit Court. Judges Grier s. Kane Phil
adelphia. A Bill in Equity by Shelby O
Kentucky against Bacon ct al assignee s in
trust for benefit Of creditors of whom cornplai-
nant alleges he is one. Bill called defen-
dants to render account of their administra-
ton; but defendants plead to the jurisdiction
OF the court, that by the laws of Pennsylva-
MIA jurisdiction was vested in the Court OF
Common Pleas for Philadelphia. Randall
& Henry. Clay for Complainant. Ordered
to be certified to the Supreme Court of the
u. S. as the question involved consequent
ces of immense magnitude.
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In Philadelphia the 9Th instant by the RI Rev Bishop
KENDRIcK, Mr. PETER BRADY, ofthiscity Miss SARAH
MORRISON, Of the former place. IL
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gJ In the Circuit Court yesterday, jury was
ompanneled in the case Of McGonigle and others us,
Lee and Johnson ps. Edward Simms
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New YoRK, Nov. 10, 6P. M.
The Flour market was not quito so heavy to-day
and there was a brisk demand, though entirely foi
Eastern and home use. The news by steamer Wash
ington not having had the slightest effect on the
marketAbout 5000 barrels were sold at sc 25, g. 81
and 1851 LIZ for some prime lots of Genessee A
small lot OF Southon brought $3.50. Shippers do not
enter the market.
Wheat is heavy and nothing hns been done to-day.
Corn is quite dull; The saes about 10000 bush.
at 70a72 for Mixed and 73a75 yellow.
Rye has declined rapidly. About 1000 bush. were
sold today Mt DOC.
Pork is rather firm with sacs of 200 BARRELS at $40
Whiskcy Is very dull. About 200 bbls. sold al 29c
per gallon.
Cotton Ia without activity. Spnners are buying
small amounts and the tendency Is still downwards.
About 400 bales were sold today.
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.-- IL <l..saxLsz.. No.. L

HHIsH5 ~ TIE bNLTINIUHE BTUCK BOAHD
Wednesday, November 10.
$1,000 United States 6s, 1867 lO2l-2
ESQ Maryland Sterling SIS 74l-2
$500 Baltimore SIS, 1890 1894
shares Bank Of Baltimore sgI-2
United States 6's of 1867 closed at 1902 LIZ asked
l02 p bid; Treasury 6's at l0l asked 100 1-2 bid
Maryland 6s. closed ut S6 IL asked Sc bid Bait.
more SIS of 1890 at 80 asked, 90 IL bid Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad shares at 7s asked (div Off IL
bid.
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8 bip N { 10 8
PORT OF WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER IL, ls47.

ARRIVED.
Steamer Osceola James Mitchell MASTER freight
and passengers to the District Baltimore
Sch Harriet Garrison, Il. Scott master, coal b. F.
Rittenhouse-P Philadelphia.
Sch Engenia, Joseph Hughes master, coal, w. w.
Davis-P Philadelphia.
Sch osceola, G. Daggs MASTER wood, John Will
son--river
Sch George M. Bache, A. s. Hursey master, from
a surveying cruise.
This graceful little model built by our enterprsing
citizen Capt Easily, for the United States bears the
name of that distinguished man, George M. Bache,
who was in the Coast Survey, the death of whom
the country and mariners have cause to regret
Ess,sI:Is9s,MSS CANAL TRADE. 2Esg;;EA
Canal-boa ST. Mary's, wood, several citizens.
Chance, wood, J. HILL
H. Clay, shingles, 0. J. Preston Il Co.
Henry, wood, J. Hill.
Catherine, wood, G. ii. Cockrell.
PORT OF GEORGETOWN NOVEMBER IL, ls47.
II No arrivals up to 2 p. m.
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The OfIice-seekers again Rebuked
by Gen. Taylor.
From the Neir York Mirror.
DrMncu ArIc RrpnnIIcAn

DEMocRATIc REPUBLICAN
RouaH AND READY CLUB,
Nen York, July 20, lS47.
SIN; Accompanying | send the proceedings of q
meeting OF the Democratic Republican Electors OF
the City Of New York held In the Park on the 18th
June last for the purpose of nominating you US a
candidate for the Presidency.
If the spirit Of the resolutions meets your approval
please signify the same
l am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WIN. @. WOOD, President
Major Gen. ZACHARY TAYLOR.