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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

DINNER TO Con- De KAr.-Following the example in the
case Of the dinner to Capt FoaBEs, Of the Jamestown upon
his arrival Cork and at the expense Of being considered
somewhat out of in their demonstrations the generous
and grateful people Of Cork entertained Com DE KAY Of the
Macedonian, with splendid dinner board the
Royal Alice in the Cove Of Cork the Goth Of July The
town authorities of Cork present, together with large
number Of citizens ladies and gentlemen. Father TAYLOR
Of Boston. (he famous preacher to the Sailors, and Father
MATHEW guests Of the occasion number Of speeches
made and national and royal salues were fred by the
Macedonian and the British ship Crocodile lying in the habo
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

ALABAMA.-The majority for REUBEN CHAPMAN,
the Democratic candidate for Governor of Alabama,
will be between six and seven thousand votes.
Mr.. PoLK's majority in 1914 was nearly twelve
thousand.
In the Legislature the Democrats will have ma
Jorlty OF two or three in the Senate, and upwards
OF twenty In the House of Representatives.
Two United States Senators are to be chosen :
one to succeed Mr.. LEWIS, whose term expired on
the 18th of March last, and the other to succeed Mr.
BAGBy, whose term will expire on the 4th of March,
ls49. The latter election is to be made by this
new Legislature because the sessions in Alabama
are biennial.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

The GILDED LANTERN AND LoFTY MAST raised to
their intended position above the dome of the Capitol yese
day afternoon about four o'clock The was first seen
projecting upwards about two O'clock and in hours
its lower extremity safely placed in its socket We had
the pleasure of witnessing in part the elevation Of this lofty
and beautiful mast and to apprehension the work
accomplished handsomely under the direction ofMr CRUTcH-
EFT, Captain EAsET with number of his skul and hardy
shpwrghs assisting in the operation The gded lantern
presents very splendid appearance in the rays Of the
II gratifying to learn that the raised without
accident Of any kind personal injury any of the work
men, We rejoice at this the more, many persons predict
ed that the lofty pole could be raised its present position
and that it very likely some Of the hands would be killed
MANNED in the attempt to raise il.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST %, ls47.

FRANCE AND THE UNITED STATES DURING THE
AMERICAN REvoLuTIoN.-From concurrence OF
circumstances several able pens have recently en-
gagged in the discussion and rectifcation of facts
connected with the early history OF the United
States Prominent among these is the discussion
10 which M. DE LAMARTNE's History OF the o.
rondists has given rise, touching the true motives
of the French Government, and the true character
of some of the steps taken by IT, IN espouslng the
cause of the American Colonies in the War OF indie
pendence. Some weeks ago we inserted torclble
letter of Mr.. SUMNER, of Boston, pointing out GER
tain errors Of M. DE LAMARTINE, which letter was
followed in our paper, within the present month, by
the able and more elaborate reply OF an American
gentleman resident in Paris, exposing what he con-
ceived to be other and more important errors OF the
French historian. This latter reply has now
drawn from an eminent historical writer OF our
country short series of papers, the first OF which
will be found in our columns to-day. Without
meaning to intimate any opinion on the merits OF
the points discussed we think it proper to say that
there is no man in the country better acquainted
with. American history, better qualified by
his studies, pursuits, abilities, and temperament,
10 ascertain and uRreil the truth of History IN
whatever belongs to our Revolutionary era. We
say this to give to the papers of our correspondent
their just weight, because, in private note to us,
he admits that the grounds he has taken are, in some
important points, at variance with the general tenor
of history but that his facts are drawn from the
most UNREASONABLE sources further, that ne is sa
sfed there is no fact in history more demonsrable
han the entire good faith of France towards the
United States during the whole war of the Revolu-
ion, and that he is prepared TO establish this point
n all its details.
The subject may be a little antiquated, but it is
me of much historical interest, and will be accept
ble we have no doubt, to all of our readers.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

No MORE TERRIToRY.-The Richmond Whig
concludes an earnest article upon the subject of the
Wilmot Proviso, and the danger it threatens to the
stability of the Union, with this admonition:
at for every lover of the Union-for every friend Of his
county-or every true born American the inroduc-
ton of territory into the Union Let him make up his
mind to stand by the Unon and to submit receive gift
which will bring its continuance into danger Like the Tro
jan horse this fatal gift Of Mexican territory fraught with
danger and deah like the unway Troans let break
down the walls and admit into the citadel Let us repel it.
and those who offer it to Then and then only can we be
sae then and then only will have done duty the
Unon to ourselves and mankind general whose hopes
wrapped up in the Of great experiment.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

1oNFLIrT or JrRIsDIcTtoSst seems that is not yet
settled whether Texas beyond the Nueces Texas not
lhe United States Quartcrmaster there (Mr EAsTLASD in
sls's upon the United States military law jurisdiction and the
Texas selconstu,ed authorities there insist upon having
Their own jurisdiction In this conflict Of claims there have
been serious difficulties, by a correspondence in
the New Orleans Bee.
The Quarermaer has azed TO the ground the houses Of
five shernen and banshed them from Point Isabel whose
only guilt IT is said, their procuring FIRE He i'm
prisoned another for being drunk, and then him.
says the wre from his own natipe State to New Orleans
Finally the Quarermaster the Deputy Sheriff Of Point
Isabel and his two Assistants Vera Cruz for enforcing
their Texas law, we presume
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

lowA.-The three vacancies in the Iowa Legis-
lature, according to correspondent Of the Journal
OF Commerce, have been filled by the election of
one Wing and two Locofocos-as before. If this
report be true, it is still doubtful which party will
have the United States Senators. The Journal
questions the accuracy of its correspondent, and
thinks that the Democrats have gained one men,
Der, just enough to reverse the state of parties in
the House, by giving them twenty members and
leaving the Wings but nineteen.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

The mortality among the emigrants at Quebec
and Montreal is truly appalling. 1t seems to be
on the increase instead Of diminishing The deaths
at Crosse Isle on the 18th, up to 10 o'clock AM.
were 81 inmates of the hospitals 1900. At
Charles Point hospital near Montreal, on the 10th,
deaths 80; number of sick 1927.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

The party who detailed from Col DoSIrHASs reg
ment to start from Camargo TO st Louis by land route
take in charge the horses mules, &C. belonging the reg
ment arrived in st. Louis the 18th instant They
pshed the trip Of hundred miesn about weeks
They arrived with about hundred mules being but about
half of the stock they started with The horses almost
all failed to stand the journey and died, left behind
from exhaustion.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

An INCIDENT AT THE BATTLE OF MONTERREY
While Col. DAVIS, with his command, was holly
engaged with the enemy, exposed to their direct
fire, man in long gray surtout suddenly rode
up, and, dismountng, placed himself in the middle
ofthe street. There, in face Of the enemy, amidst
the thckest Of their fire, he cooly drew from case,
suspended about his person, spy-glass, with
which, having adjusted it to proper focus, he pro-
ceeded to reconnoitre the Mexican battery. Hav-
ing satisfied himself as the information he sought,
he shut up the glass, returned it TO its case and
approaching Col DAVIS, said to him Sir, the
enemy has but two pieces, and by making detour
to the right you can take them in flank" And
who the div are you 2" Il, sir, am Major Mans
FIELD, Of the Corps of Engineers" "All right!
come on boys responded the Colonel The
battery was soon carried
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

MISSISSIPPI SENAToR.-It is now positively an
nounced that Gov. BRowN, of Mississippi, has APP
pointed Col. JEFFERSON DAVIS Senator of the
United States, in the place Of the late Mr.. SpEIGHT
The Jackson "Southron" says that the commission
was issued on the 10th instant. The official term
OF COL DAVIS under this appointment, will continue
only until the election of Senator by the Legisla-
ture, which will meet in January next
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

The Journal of Commerce says: i" That
9150000 of sterling bills have been returned by this
packet (the Cambria) protested. We do not find
that any bills drawn in New York have been re-
turned. Some bills drawn in Canada have come
back, though we should think not by any means to
the amount named None Of the failures mention
ed affect Mis- city,
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

We are gratifed to learn that JOHN G. CHAP
MAN, Esq. was, on Tuesday last, unanimously no
minated for reelection to Congress by the Wing
Convention of the first district of Maryland. No
one in the last Congress enjoyed the respect and
affection OF his feow-members in higher degree
that Gen. Chapman, and we congratulate the Wings
of his district in their choice of one who will re-
present them so faithfully and efficiently. Gaz.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

before them Mr. CLAY at length appeared, and after adj
70 the atenes of the hour-which pecuded the pos
sby Of speech-he thanked them for the warm and graft
yng reception which he had received and wishing them an
good night retired amid the best wishes of the as
semoled multitude for his welfare and prosperity"
Mr. CLAY left Baltimore yesterday morning for his home in
Kentucky.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

The Wings of Philadelphia rendered to Mr.. Clay
public dinner, which he declined, remarking that
It would he entirely incompatible with the state of
ms feelings, and the private motives which on this
occasion brought him from home, to accept the
compliment of a public dinner"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

Mr.. FATrEMARE, the French gentleman who is so enhu-
siascay engaged in endeavong to establish system Of in
tenaona exchanges Of valuable books &C. has transmitted
to the city Of Boston collection Of and valuable works.
the gift Of the city of Paris They presented on Tues
day. accompanied by very handsome letter from Mr. v.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

"The National Inteligencer has gone yet further,
in publishing, with much commentator, an art-
Gle proposing that should make full compen-
sation to Mexico for her expenses in the war; 1t
j. useless 10 multiply proofs Of the prevalence Of
the same spirit in the Wing journals all over the
country. Linton.
This is a mistake to say the least of it, which
we have already once publicly contradcted. The
statement which il contains was true, and can
acquire no truth by mere repetition.
The article to which the 4" Unon," we suppose,
has reference contained no proposition in the terms
above stated. To whatever it did propose, looking
like 1t, we, though not called upon so to do, expressed
dissent. What we much commended was the per-
sonal standing and the courage of the writer, and
nothing more.
There is no such spirit prevalent in the Wing
journals all over the country" as would, under ex.
listing circumstances, sustain such proposition as
The above.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

: TENNEssEE.-The Legislature just elected in
Tennessee stands as follows, giving the Wings a
majority of.each House, and majority of eight
on JOINT ballot. United States Senator is to be
elected by this Legislature to fill the seat lately oc-
cuPied by Mr. JARNAGIN, whose term of service
expired with the late Congress
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

NAvAL-The schooner fancy, lying at the Navy Yard,
Brooklyn, was placed in commission Tuesday morning
Lieut. HUNTER commander. The fancy sails in few days
for the Mediterranean.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

TaE NV jersey BATTALION will it said be in read-
ness for the field in the Of few days Il will consist
Of five companies Of eighty men each
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

THE HISTORY OF "ANNExATIoN.'-We are like
y at last to get at the true history of the annexa-
lion" of Texas. Recent publications on the sub
ect have had the effect to disturb the sumbering en-
bers of that controversy, which not so quenched
IN the blood of the Mexican War but that light can
yet be elected from them. The Letter of ex-Presi-
dent TYLER by which the question has been revived,
has brought out response from the other party to
the contract whereby Texas was "annexed" to the
United States, in the form of Letter from the for
mer President of Texas which, as part of the his
tory of what we shall ever consider an unfortunate
transaction, finds ready place in our columns
to-day.
In this Letter the reader who has kept pace with
The march of events will find some important
revelations.
We now know, from Gen. Houston, what it was
found impossible TO ascertain pending the discussion
of the Treaty of Annexation, what the specific
pledges given by the Executive of the United States
10 Texas through her Commissioners lin addition
10 those given through our Minister to Texas be.
fore these Commissioners could under their instruc
lions, sign the Treaty viz that " in the eUent Of a
failure on the part Of the Government Of the
United States to conSunnlaie annexation, after
negotiations ,cere once opened between the tco
Governments, she THE United States should be
bound TO guaranty the independence Of 1eras,
or enter into treaty defensive against Mexico"
Another point now established by the Letter OF
Gen. Houston, and which we with other opponents
were at the time roundly abused for even suspect
ing is, that there never was any intrigue connect
ed with Texas and other [foreignl Powers nor
,cas there euer any foundation for such charge,
Though often reierated,) only in the feverish ex-
signs Of the wicked"
This Manifesto of Gen. Houston also proves
(what we have always believed that it was at the
Hermitage that the question of " annexation ~ was
adjudged and settled, far at least as concerned
the Texan interest in the matter. In reference to
which point by the way, it must be remarked,
that Gen. HoUsToN errs in suPposing that the
People" of the United States took up and deter
mined the question of " annexation" A majority
Of the People were undoubtedly opposed to the
annexation" of Texas when it took place is
nevertheless, we believe strictly true, that, in the
nearly equal division of the People between the two
great political parties, the Teran interest, throwf
into the scale, did ostracise those great men who
ought to have been called to preside in this Govern
ment, and brought the present Administration int
power. In Gen. Houston's expressive phrase, tn
Texas question made and unmade the great mel
Of America"
We do not know whether Mr.. TYLER will thin
il necessary TO make any rejonder to Gen. II.
Letter. If he do, we shall of course spread it be
fore our readers.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

MrsrAKEThe report that Lieut. Niles, Of the Illinois
volunteers had been drowned in the Mississippi incorrect
He was thrown overheard accidentally but swan ashore.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

ALLEeHANr CouxTr.-The Wings Of Allegheny county
have nominated William Coombs, John Galloway Lynn,
Henry Brown, and John M. Brewer Esqs their candi-
dates for the next House Of Delegates Of Maryland.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

EFFECTS OF THE TARIFF OF 1876.
The Boston Iron Company have closed con-
tract for $4,000 tons of Nora Scotia Coal, to be de-
livered this fall and winter.
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We have read with sincere regret the following
account of the death of one of the most honorable
and amiable gentlemen that we have happened to
meet with in the walks of public life
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

The Novelty Iron Works, in New York. partially
destroyed by fire on Monday evening Loss $4,000 in
surance 81, 900.
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FHUH THE FITTsHUH" AMERICAN OF AuG"sT Is.
DrED, on board the steamer old Hcory On its way up
the Mississippi the Hon. THOMAS BUTLER. aged ga.
lie was the Of COL Thomas Butler one Of that military
family so famous in the early. history of the country.
Judge BUTLER was eminent planter, resident Of West
Fecana Louisiana and at time one Of the Repre-
senia,ves from that State in Congress He was native Of
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, but brought up and went to
school in Psburg He emgrated at early period to the
Southwest where his character and standing did honor to his
native State
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-28

long-contnued cheering Throughout the whole reply Of
Mr. Clay he deeply and powerfully affected and
with giant effort that ne succeeded in gliding his closing
marks with something of the old humor and imparng smile
TO his countenance.
We learn from the Philadelphia American that about II
o'clock Monday Mr. CLAY left Cape Island on board
the steamer Ohio, accompanied by immense number Of
vstes from the island who had been attracted hher by his
presence.
GAS the Ohio drew nigh the wharf at Newcastle the Phi
ladephians, through their committee who had attended Mr.
Clay to the island, took leave of him. Their farewell
pronounced by Mr.. McMcHAEL and was responded by
the distinguished patriot terms of eloquence and pahos
which cannot be described Deep emotion displayed
every counenance, and many fell from eyes hereto
fore unused TO the melting mood
An immense concourse Of people, estimated at three
four thousand were in attendance the wharf Newcastle
TO receive M Clay among them informant noticed Mr.
CLAYTON the Chancellor and Chief JUSTICE and other emf
nent dignitares and citizens Of Delaware. The boat shot
away from the wharf too rapidly enable Philadelphia
TRENDS 10 witness the reception Of the expected guest but
dd not need the shouts rising above the dash Of the paddles
and the rattle Of machinery the waving Of hats and hand
kerchie and the rush Of the multitude speak the charac
ter Of welcome. They knew that in leaving Mr. Clay in
Delaware they lett HIM among the most constant and most
faithful Of his friends.
eve learn that Mr. Clay was to spend the night with
Chancellor JOINS and that he proceeds this morning
Buena Vista, to pass single day with Mr. CLAYTON His
next movement will be towards Baltimore whence he
his iouso " hentucky way ms e'uh po haPPy'
Mr. CLAY reached Baltimore between and IL o'clock
Tuesday night in the Steamboat from Frenchtown and not
whstandng the atenes Of the hour and the short notice of
his coming, the American says:
His reception Of the most enthusiastic we have
ever witnessed Without any previous arrangement and with
the fact Of there being mere possibility that he might
in the boat dense crowd the admirers Of the usous
Statesman Of the West lined the capacous wharf at the foot
OF South street long before the boat hove in sights and when
chr ala that
who has strong hold on the affections Of the great
wing party was on board enthusiastic shout OF welcome
burst forth from the multitude, rockets were thrown up
and every one seemed anxious get glimpse OF the great
man. Mr. CLAY proceeded at Barnums City Hotel,
escorted by Of as warm friends ii has been
the lot OF nm American statesman to boast Of Upon his a
val at the Hotel the multitude assembled around the building,
and seemed unwilling TO depart until he should again appear
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