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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-01
miscellaneous.

and rhs retail ads both Ia city and county. re-
specially invited 10 call aud examine the subscrt-
~ bers large and general assortnisni OF mems boyS
ladies' misses and chdrens Shoes Bvots 0sisrs kske.
which will be- sold ths lowest prices, BY he OF
dozen, and furnish such sIfes a. may he required.
~ B-Constantly hand q superior quality OF iadtes
misses and chdrens Kid and French shoss Galore, be
OF our own manufacture, which warranted.
HAaSssS--At the sams place may be found two double
sets Of Harness. entirely new. which viii bo sold Of ber'
gain or exchanged for leather.
A. b. GALE, $40 Psarl-sl up stairs,
t7foyD,,yys fornef of Ru ALA n "
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-01

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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-01
Legislature OF New-York. .groHrn WEEK.

Wha are The Legislature about p EnisyaH TaI--JHdt-
eial Elections Canal Repair Con,rao,s-TAe FaiLd-
ees Of -Vo,ing Tp0 Ys0rs Supplies al oHce-
Canal Fund-Bank D,bts-TAe Atlas and ne SGfdy
Fund ackuss Rtp0rr on Educating Idiots-O7a
Educating The phO< People-Rs Absolute Fscesstty
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-01

~ The HUTcHIssoSs, we understand, have
engaged the Tabernacle for Friday March D when they
will again favor US with Concert.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-02

By the way, speaking OF discipline reminds
me Of some thing that are done here 10 Saint
10. The Mexicans, instead of letting Their
convicts lie idle in their jail, observe, have
them broughiou, regularly every day, twenty
or more chained together, 10 cleanse and sweep
up the streets. Thus the city is kept neat aud
tidy. There is another regulation among
them which has also struck ire as somewhat
novel. Their watehmen, as watchmen pro-
verbally are apt 10 do. often fall asleep on
their posts. Now the Mexican remedy for
this is TO have officers who go the rounds arm
ed with stout whip. and when they happen
TO find one of these faithful guardians of the
night asleep or dosing, they fall at once upon
HIM and beat him without mercy. No doust
this remedy for the evil is found about as efiec-
tual as the mlder means resoried TO amongst
us, for believe the disease is generally regar-
ded as immediately.
There is one thing among the Mexicans that
cannot but admire, and that is their great
care of and fondness of Birds. In walking
along the streets in the cool Of The morning,
YOU may see cage in almost every window.
The Mocking Bird OF this country is one OF
the most delightful singers have ever heard.
The health of the company has somewhat
improved. We report but eleven on the list
to-day. Yours, &c
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-02

Through the politeness of the editors OF La
Patria. Spanish paper published in New Or
leans we have been favored with proof
sheet of the interesting items which they have
received by the schooner Pnmera Campecha
ma, arrived yesterday afternoon from Cam
peachy.
Ii appear that an instruction had broken
out among the Indians at lucatan, the object
OF which was to slaughter all the white inhab-
ltantS of that country. But the plot was for
tunately discovered in time, although num-
Der of inhabitants have been nassacred in sew
eral villages.
All the white and mulatto men, together
with the women and children ofTepich, were
murdered by the Indians. One of theirC Chiefs,
Antonio Ay, was taken prisoner and executed.
They declared that the plot had been organi
zed for about IL years.
The party question which had existed be-
tween the YucatecOs was set aside, and they
all united in order to resist the insurgents.
FL Sigllo XIX, paper published in Yu-
catan, pull shes two proc!amatons-on from
the President of the State of HonduraS-he
other from two Generals, in which they call
the attention OF the centre Americans to the fate
OF the Mexican Republic, aud solicit their as
sistance in favor OF their unfortunate neighbors
The editors of La Patria intend 10 publish in
their nesi rsper these documents.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-02
FROM EUR OPE.

The Liverpool Times oil the 18th August,
received by the steamer Gaudelquiver, furnish
es various additional items besides those con-
tanned in our Telegraphic despatch published
in yesterdays american. From N. Y. He
raid Extra and the Philadelphia papers we CO.
ply the following items:
The Liverpool European Times of the 14th
ultimo states that by the last British Mail
Steam Ship TO Boston upwards of fl2,00 of
protested bills for non acceptance were retur-
ned. 1t appears that the bills were drawn at
New York for corn speculation for London
principal, but as the agent had exceeded his
instructions, they were dishonored.
There is another financial crisis in England,
and several very extensive failures have taken
place.
Spain and Portugal continued as they were;
in state of confusion.
The elections for the English, Irish, and
Scotch boroughs are now concluded There
are yet few ofthe counties undecided. The
Liberal party has gained 40 votes, which gives
Lord Russell 9S votes on division.
A New GERMAN PoRT-Late advices from
Germany communicate fact of some interest
TO The mercantile world. 1t announces to the
mercantile and shipping interest the important
fact of the rights and privileges of a free port
ndVl11 UtSu dCtoiueu " uisutSt vi Tue w
ser, where the small stream the Geeste runs
into the river. This place is very near Bre-
merhaven where all vessels of heavy burden
bound TO Bremen are obliged TO bring up
The Hanoverian Government is deepening the
water at, and in the approaches to Harbourg,
1t is believed with the intention If making Har-
bourg also free port.
ITALY.--Letters from Rome of the 2Sth ut.
mention that the Austrian Cabinet had address
sed note to the Pontiical Government, in
which it declared that. in the event of any dis
turbances in the dominions of the church re-
naming unrepressed, or crimes being unpun-
ished, Austria would consider the Pope inca
pable of maintaining order in his States, and
feel il her duty to interfere General Redets-
XIV, Commander in-C Chief Of the Austrian ar
my in Lombardy. had been empowered to act
according to circumstances. Ii was reported
that Cardinal Ferretii had, in consequence OF
that notification, ordered the Swiss regiments,
and all the troops disposable to march towards
the nothern frontier.
The Courier Livornesse ofthe Both ult, an
nounces that the Pope had summoned Cardi-
nal La mbruschini to Rome. The protest of
the new Secretary of State against the occu-
patton of Ferrafa by the Austrans had been
read in presence of the members of the corps
diplonatique, with the exception ofthe Minis
tiers Of Austria and Naples, who had received
no invitation. One of the persons present
having observed that the document was not
written in diplomatic style, Cardinal Ferret
ii replied that il was in his style.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-02
MIR. BENTON INA NEW POSITION

The Louisville Journal of the 18th, abiding
TO a report that Col. Benton had written TO
Washington demanding Court Martial for
the vIndication of his son-in-law, Col Ere
mont, aud the punishment of his adversaiies
in the late troubles IN California, adds:
at is certain that Col. Benton is preparing
himself for terrific attack upon the Admins
tration next winter in the Senate chamber
AT town in the interior o. Kentucky, few
days ago, he got into conversation upon the
subject of the Mexican war and became i'm
mensely excited, perfectly Infatuated. He
said that an opportunity had been passed by of
making an advantageous and honorable peace,
and that he could show the fact and would
show it. As for the whole management OF
the war, he averred sha, it had been utterly
disgraceful. He stated that he should go to
Washington and make one speech upon the
subject, only one, and that il would be the
greatest speech of his life, and he was willing
that it should be the last. In speaking Of tho
Administrations, his k,iguage barely, II at all,
fell short of downright crrsing. His wrath.ul
declaration lasted full hour"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-02
A NEW CHERRY.

81 d." informs us that new cherry has
been discovered at Metzel, in France, excel
ling all others in size, beauty, and flavor. Il
is Bigarreau, and an enormous bearer. A
committee of the Acvergne Horticultural So
ciety have examined the tree aud its fruit
They found some of the cherries weighing ten
gramme Co. dwis) each; an average Of |
weighed one-fifth of pound; an enormous
weight compared to other cherries. The fru
is oval, skin fine vermillion, and carmine CLOS
sy flesh rose colored, firm, though melting
very sweet, stene small The tree is vlgo
rous grower, with giant foliage, leaves meas.
ure seven inches long and four wide.
The above notice of most remarkable cher
ry is recommended TO the en,erprising mem
bers of our Horticultural Society, who will nc
doubt avail themselves Of the first opportuni
~ to possess so valuable ftui, as il appears
TO be- Gin. Gos.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-02
NO FICTION.

Not a very long time ago, one OF the most
eloquent diyines Of Great Britain occupying
one of the most important pulpIts Of the king
dom, became so much affected BY the use of
wine repeatedly that he was summoned to give
an account of himself He could not bear, he
said, 10 stand for trial on such charge, before
men whose only superiority over him consis-
ted in the possession of harder heads, which
could endure portions that overthrow him.
He accordingly left his high position, and. un j.
der an assumed name, took passage in the
steerage of ship bound TO America At one
Of our principal interior towns he took lodgings
at an obscure hotel, where for while he bore
under all The pressure upon him. and lived
without excessive Indulgence. But at length
he returned 10 his glass more recklessly than
ever, got into broh with low fellows, for
which he was arrested, and with others COM
PEELED 10 labor in prison. There, Of course he
was temperate, but the deep degradation OF his
condition prevented him from disclosing his
real name. At length a visitor looking at him,
thought he discovered traits not common in the
prison, and having procured liberty from the
keeper, addressed the prisoner saying-"Sir,
judge from your bearing that you have seen
better circumstances than these which you are
in at present" Eyes, have" replied the
prisoner, sheuuin2 Tears. by pefSeVeflng KIND
ness the visitor was able at length to obtain the
real name Of the fallen man, and the story of
his degradation. He repaired TO a clergyman
of the place, with the secret-The clergyman
had parishoner from the church which the
prisoner said he had been the minister. He
was invited to the prison. II was SO; there
was his eloquent pastor, working among felons
BY application to the proper authorizes, the
prisoner was released from confinement, and
under the care of kind friends ii is hoped that
his great talents may be employed in high USE
illness again.-.N Y. Jour. Com.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-02
TIE BRITISH IN CHINA.

The latest accounts from China confirm our
apprehensions that no additional security OF
hold is attained for our position by tie mere
coercion of the provincals on theextreme from
tier Our merchant population, indscreet, o.
verbearing, and unintelligibIe 10 the native pop.
ulaton, has exacted further grant of land !:
the inhabitants gravely, naturally, and justly
demur to giving itnp. They appeal the wis
dom and equity of the British. They do not
understand our purpose in exacting it. nor the
political necessity under which the local rulers
act in conceding it. 1t is impossible that they
can do otherwise than think their own case
sound and just. Such disputes cannot be SET
tied with the Chinese Lord Lieutenant at Can
ton, and further attack on the city, which
seemed imminent, could have no effect but 10
destroy the confidence of the inhabitants in
our good faith, and in the capacity Of their own
Royal Commissioner, and TO perpetuate that
discord which may yet embroil US with Euro
pean Powers on Chinese ground.-London
Spectator.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-02
From The .Nsw Orleans Times, .9pg. y.
MORE NEWS FROM VERA cRUz

Particulars Of The attack on .My Laity's Tram
Reported Defeat Of our Troops By the Gu
errillas.
We are also indebted to the Patria for some
particulars regarding Mai. Ially's train, pub
lished in the extra Of that paper yesterday: "A
correspondent from Vera Cruz, who Signs
himself Ell Ja,echo, under date 9Th inst, says
that Padre Jarauta had returned tothat yieini-
~ AT tlre head Of 400 guerrillas, and, having
effected junction with two other bands, com
manded BY Munez and Alberto, attacked MAJ.
IalIy's tram at Tolone.
After killing and woundiBg Few OF our
troops, and capturing some wagons, they had
taken post at spot called Puente Cbica, near
the Poente Naclonal. Maj. Lally, having Dir
vided his command into slz columns, attacked
the position occupied by the guerrillas, with
his whole force, but after saBguinary fight,
he was driven back, leaving the ground cover
ed with his killed and wounded.
The guerrias, through wan. OF ammuni
ton, were obliged 10 abandon their position,
which was fhen occupied by The Americans
on the morning OF the 18Th. This is the key
TO the truth in this strange story, which is, we
believe, nothing but Mexican gasconade; for
il our troops still advanced, the account Of their
defeat cannot be true.
The Patria's correspondent adds that, on the
same day, negotiations were opened with the
chiefs Of the guerrillas for capitulation ofthe
whole convoy. The number of wagons lost
is said TO 6e very great, and the killed and
wounded Of our men exceeds $50, reducing
the whole command TO 400 and odd effective
troops. The guerrillas were in great force on
this occasion; and II is said that, as they are
persuaded that there is large amount of spe-
Gle with the tram, il will be attacked through
out the whole Of its long route, as long as the
enemy can bring an effective man into the
field
FL Jarocho, at the close of his letter, says
information has just arrived that 'the Yankees
have capitulated" The whole tale is grossly
exaggerated, we have no doubt, though we be-
lieve that Maj. Lally's train has had TO Fights
way onward, against disadvantages with which
other preceding trains have not had TO con-
tend--such as vastly increased numbers on
the part Of the assaiIants, &c. The necessity
Of forwarding reinforcements from Vera Cruz,
sufficiently proves the fact of the commands
having been vigorously attacked.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-02
ANOTHER CALL FOR TROOPS.

We learn from the Union that the War
Department has just called for fire ne,c reg-
ments, exclusive Of the regiment from Ohio,
which is already reported 10 be raised, and is
now in progress of being mustered into the
public service, and will in few days be en-
route for Vera Cruz.
The five regiment now called for are to be
drawn as follows: Two regiment from Ken
lucky, two from Tennessee, and one from In
diana.
These five regiments, says the Union, are
expected TO be rapidly raised, and promptly
placed in the public service. Offers have al
ready been made which induced the Execu-
tive 10 designate these States, and to make the
necessary arrangements for embodying these
troops without delay Free Press.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-02

We were present al the Lutheran ehurcn On
Tuesday evening TO hear an address upon the
subject of ssTemperance" from P. 8. HKsseN,
youth about IA years Of age. We had heard
much ofthe extraordinary talent fer public speak
ing displayed by this boy, but we were far from
expecting the rich treat his address afforded
His effort would have done credit to speaker Of
established reputation, in fact, we have seldom
listened to anything more beautiful.
Master HENSON announced his intention to de
liver an address this evening, "wednesday al
the same place upon the subject Of Education. >
He is poor youth, whose manly efforts to pro
cure for himself the means of acquiring educa-
ton, win ensure him sympathy and encourage
ment whever he may 20.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-02
OBITUARY.

DIED, on Saturday night last SYLVESTER N.
youngest son Of James II. Robinson, Esq, aged
IL years and 3 months.
This beloved youth was of remarkably gentle
and docie disposition, ever ready to receive in
struction and counsel in the kndest spirit he
was likewise obliging, kind and humane to all
thoughtful about the comforts and wants of others
to degree seldom witnessed in one Of his age
1t is pleasant to add that through all the sufierngs
of his mortal sickness, raging fever, his mind
was occupied in looking unto his Savior, his time
was spent in prayer and his failing breath in afiec-
tonate exhortations.
Remember nOp thy Creator, in the day ofthy
youth"
On the Oath ult., near Springfield, Ohio, Mrs.
SARAH SMvERs, aged about So yerrs. The de-
ceased was daughter of Absalom Miller, late of
Berkeley County, Va.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-02
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLieENNER,

Mesors. GALES Il SEATos Il remarked in
the letter of your New York Correspondent
some days ago, very pertinent quotation
from simple but pathetic Ballad which
had not seen for many years, but which was
deeply impressed upon my memory by hear
ing it, whilst was yet young, effectively re
cited. In file Of old newspapers have JUS
met with it in print. If you will oblige me
by giving it place in your columps--fol
which purpose | send it---you may leave il
to your readers to judge how far little Peter
kin's questions apply to the merits of the wal
in which we are now ourselves unhappily
engaged Yours, &C.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-02
MIR. cfrANDLER,s ADp1Ess.

We are requested to give notice that tie Com.
mittee of Arrangements have procured the use OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church for Saturday
next, at which place the address of Mr.. CHANp-
LER will be delivered. Ample arrangements will
be made for the accommodation of the public.
We are also requested by the Master of Equal
ty Lodge, to state that the members of the Fra
ternity will meet at the Masonic Hall on Friday
next, at 10 O'Clock, in full regalia, for the pur
pose of receiving their distinguished guest with
appropriate honors.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-02
Recovered, and returned to duty.
SALrILLo, Mexico, July Is, ls47.


DEAR -, Since last wrote you, Gen
Gushing has arrived, TO take command OF our
brigade. He made no stay in town, but pro-
ceeded Immediately 10 camp, and had not
pleasure of meeting with him. The escort
which attended him up from Monterey, brought
a mail "from the States" which always pro-
duces great sensation amongst US. A num-
Der of letters were received by my company.
If our friends at home but knew the gratifica,
ton their letters afforded, am sure they
would not write so grudgingly.
As TO news, have none--at least that is
reliable. The general belief, however, is that
the Mexicans are becoming more and more
sensibly impressed with their own feebleness
and inability 10 cope with us, and that the re-
ports which have reached us, in regard to ne
gotiations for peace being in progress, are
true. IL they are not, and the Mexicans de-
cline peace at the present juncture, | can
scarcely see probability of the termination Of
Inc war for years.
think there is no doubt now that Gen
TAYLOR will leave us in November, if not be
fore. This, at least find is the general I'M
preston among those who may be presumed
10 be best informed.
Nothing of interest has transpired amongs
us within the last few days. The only Incl
dent have heard of was Drumming out o
Camp. This is the second case Of the kinC
which has occurred since we have been here
The ceremony. as it has been described to me
is this. The culprit is started down the com
pany street on the left of the encampment ant
up the next, and so on in succession clea
through to the right, followed by a file Of sol
diers with their bayonets at his back, in dou
BILE quick time, drummer tapping in concer
with the brisk movement, and man will
the culprt's knapsack on his shoulders. which
is contemptuously pitched to him the momen
he is driven across the line. The poor out
cast is thus turned abroad in an enemy's coun
try, to make his way out Of it, OF his owr
peace in it, as best he can. The offences fo
which these punishments were inflicted were
believe, inveterate thievishness, in stealing
from their fellow soldiers.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-02
GILES AND MERCER.

The Wings of these counties have allowed a
locofoco to be elected to supply the vacancy in
the House of Delegates caused by the death OF
MIR. NEAL, and thus give the majority ON joint
ballot to our opponents. The Enquirer seems to
consider this waterloo victory. Democratic tri'
umphs are so rare of late that we should not be
greatly surprised to hear of jubilee at New Or
leans, or bonfire upon some one of the granite
Hills of New Hampshire in honor of the "hardy
republicans" of Giles and Mercer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-02
THE mARrINspURc cAzrrrn.

This excellent political and family newspaper
comes to us greatly improved in appearance, the
Publisher having added some new type. dashes,
&C., to his farmer stock Since the employment
of Mr.. ALFRED J. Sroy1s, as principal workman,
the Gazette has been made to look exceedingly
well and is now one of the best papers in the
State. We wish it prosperity Winchester Bee
We are not in the habit Of noticing the polite
things our cotemporaries may feel warranted in
saying of us, and copy the following only because
it is intended rather for our foreman than our
selves 1t does no more than justice to Mr..
Stofer. We cordially reciprocate the kind feel.
ings of our spirited little friend of the Bee.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-02
MARrrNsnIJHc ACADEMY.

We are requested by the Trustees to state that
they have invited that accomplished scholar, J..
WoRrHiNGroN SMITH, A. NJ, at present the
President of the Masonic College of Missouri, to
take charge of our Academy. Mr.. SMITH has
grounds for believing that his services will be pro-
cured. A few days will settle the matter, and in
the event of his acceptance, arrangements have
been made for opening the accadcmy without any
material loss of time.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-02
nddrrfen.

On Thursday the 18th of August, at Williams
burgh Ohio, by the Rev. b. Lowe, Mr.. JOHN w.
KEEsE, Printer, of Batavia, Ohio, formerly OF
Berkeley county, Va, y to Miss MARY ANN BEEBE,
of the former place.
On the 2lst of July last, by the Rev. Mr..
-, Mr.. HARRIsoN FRENCH to Miss CATHA-
RNE QuIeLEY.
On the 28th ult., by the Rev. Mr.. -,
Mr.. JoHN MUM to Miss ELIZABETH MURPHY.
On Tuesday the oath ult., in Frederick City,
Md, by the Rev. MIR. Lilly, Capt. JoHs F. CuN-
SINGHAM, to Miss MARY C. WALKER, only daugh-
ter of Mr. VIM. Walker, all of this county.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-02
GEM. Sam. HOUSTON.

This parsonage is out in one Of the Nashville
papers in reply to Mr.. Tyler's late letter upon
the subject of the annexation of Texas The
object of this communication, seems to be, to
prove that in the annexation intrigues, the Gen
eral was, as the Yankee say, ''little too cute,
for his aceidency, who proved himself upon this
as on most other occasions of his public career, to
be syery small potatoes