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ness. Why can't men be men, and when they pro-
claim thing crime against God come out and
denounce it as it deserves and not say true it is
great crime and sin, it is infamy it is conquest, it
is disgrace, but it is country that is doing it.
and we must uphold our country If there is
higher degree of treason than this we should like
to hear it defined Do these men expect their coun-
try to be successful against him who made it. and
holds it in the hollow OF his hand If they do not,
are they not acting the part of miserable traitors
in assisting to bring their country to eventual ruin?
How can these men rejoice in our victories?
What scoundrels or hypocrites they must be in re-
jolcing over that which, according to their own
showing, brings us step by step to the precipice
over which we must fall to rise no more Ii there
ever was dough-headed dough-hearted set of men,
it is the universal wing party, in their relation to
the Mexican war. They denounce it as unjust, and
vote men and money to prosecute it; they call it
infamous, and rejoice over every triumph we achieve
in inlamy They call it conquest and the dcspo-
ing OF sister Republic and yet every foothold we
gain, UP go their hats, and they threaten to split
''N4i Al 'ONiCidltoiIS VI JOY II We thought
as they do with regard to the Mexican war. we
would sooner cut off our right hand than vote one
dollar 10 prosecute il. So far as our influence went
1t should be to recall our army straight-way, from
Mexican soil Every post we occupied should be
abandoned every foot Of soil we had made a con-
quest OF, should be returned and we should repent
for what evil we had done in sackcloth and ashes.
We don't know whether we could find it in our
heart TO take kindly by the hand as a brother him
who had voluntarily gone there to assist IN this
great enthusiastically not if he had gone there,
believing as the wings profess to- that he was as
slstlng in a work Of iafany. Crime is crime-and
inlamy is inlamy-and it is no excuse in our eyes
that man embarks in them as the tool of another
If the responsibility could be shifted on the great
day of accounts and eternal punishment be avoided
by pleading the baby &C there might lie some merit
in # now. Be men, wbigs-be men-if YOU can't
be any thing else. Don't play the dongh-head be-
cause you think it popular, but dare to do what
you profess to think right
We have said twice as much as we intended hui
contemplating this phase in Mr. Clays character
LED us off to contemplate that ofthe wings generally
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IL Some yerdant writer in the last American,
who seems to have just walked up from long nap,
has discovered that Gen. Taylor is going it for the
Presidency with perfect rush. This discovery is
made at a time when the wing press Of the country
generally finding that he is scarcelya good enough
Wig for the purpose, are dropping him like hot
potatce and rhele,ore the discoyerer would seem
to lie entitled to special merit. There are honest
men in tie whig party; some who honestly and
conecientousIy believe that as wings they are str-
wing for the establishment of some great principles
and 50 believing, they seem unwilling to support a
man whom they do not know as having some sym
pathy with them in these principles. They do not
like the cry OF nopartyism, which seems TO be no
thing more or less than tacit confession that they
have never had any thing as party worth striving
,or and that they ready to abandon their organ
eaton AZ any time They claim to be wings be-
cause they honestly believe wings they ale con
tending for tie lest good OF country and as they
can think OF no higher motive of action or orgdni-
zaion Ley are disposed to insist upon it that cir
candidate for the Presidency must cone up to the
good wing standard OF course we DO not claim
that majority of the whig party are OF this char
actcr, and particularly should we be 10th to claim
tAis writer in the American as one OF the honest
sort. lie is one of the opposition, and his highest
aim is to elect some man in opposition to TIE dem
ocratic candidate What the views of that man may
lie is secondary consideration, But We belize
there are honest Wings enough TO deeat Gen Tay-
Tors nomination, as theWhig candidate :or tie Pres
idency; and as they are now making thenscl e
pretty busy for the accomplishment OF tn end, cur
lrcnd OF the American. we repeat, is certainly en-
titled to great credit for the discovery he has made
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orn lfAR"on-In accordance with the vote OF
orr citizens authorizing loan on the faith Of the
village corporate, $4,000 have already been raised
for the purpose Of prosecuting our harbor improve
mcnt The work will be commenced irnniedlate-
", and as it is in good hands, and every dollar of
the money will doubtless be expended to the best
advantage, we may expect that the sum raised will
secure well what has been done, and perhaps go far
towards the completion of tue harbor. We appre-
bend it will not be great while before we shall
have a harbor sufficient for ordinary use,
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American forces would moi move towards
the capital before six weeks, from the 10th
june as they were awaiting reinforcements
and heavy artillery from Vera Cruz. Ell
Monitor of the same date, publishes a letter
in which the writer states that he has been
informed that the whole forces will move
towards the capitol, in all, from the Il 9Th to
the 10Th, as they had resolved and were de-
termned to spend and celebrate the 4th of
July at the capitol.
MOVEMENTS OF AMERICAN TR0oPs.-A
letter from PuebIa, addressed to FL Mont
tor states that General Worth went as far
Cholula, with 200 men, and had returned
alone with his staff, without being troubled
by any of the gucrllas.
ASSISTANCE SoLICITED FROM GEN. SCoTT.
a letter received at the Capitol on the
10th, from TlaXcala, says that the inhabi-
tan;5 Of that place had addressed petition
TO Gen. Scott, asking protection of him, as
the chief of guerillas, Portillo, was con-
stanIy annoying them. The Monitor says
that it seems that I'iaXcaltccos wish to imi-
tate their predecessors during the time
when the Spaniards went to conquer them.
ATTACK or GEN. SCOTT.-A cOrrespOn-
dent from Pucbla writes on the 7!h to a
friend in the capitol, that the American for
ccs are scarcely 5000 men, and as Gen,
Scott could not leave that place for some
time, it would be good policy to have the
Mexican forces marched to Pucbla and
there attack the Americans, who were not
prepared for an effective defence.
A letter from Tuxpan, Of the 3lst May,
says that the inhabitants are 50 much
frightened there, that as soon as they saw a
vessel approaching the port, they packed
mp their beds and ran to the woods, where
they ramlinaj until they were assured that
ihcrc was no danger in the town.
EEQuIslTIoN.-The Secretary of War
has made another rcquisition on Louisiana,
for two companies of mounted gunner, to
operate in the vicinity of Vera Cruz.
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Headquarters Army of Occupation,

Headquarters Army of Occupation,
Camp near Monterey, May -, lHII. {
Dean SIR 1t is with mucn pleasure that
acknov ledge the receipt OF your most interesting
letter OF the LIST Inst, ard to which | desire 10
Geply in terms more expressive OF my thanks
TO vou for your Kind consideration for NY
SELF and vet more SO Of my high appreciation Of
the urrioht and patriotic sentiment, which are the
1,rincjnal tenor OF your letter. but | am burJenel
with o.cial duties, and at this moment with many
letters from distant sources, which require attci-
ton and will necessarily oblise me to reply to you
in few lines.
The Presidential Office presents no inducements
to me to seek its honors or It's responsibilities; the
tranquility of private lie, on tne contrary, IS the
great object of my aspirations ON the conclusion OF
the War-but am not insens.be to the persuasion
that my services yet due to the country, as tie
country shall see fit to command them; il still as
d soldier | am satisfied ii in higher and more re
sponsihle duties, desire not to oppose the mani
fest wish Of tie people--but will not be the can
ddate Of any party or clique, and shotlJ the nation
at large seek to place me in tie Chan OF chIei mag
istracy. the good OF all parties and national good
would he my great and absorbing aim.
Sentiments such as these have been the harden
of my replies 10 all who have addressed me on this
subject expressing the assurance that by the spon-
taucous and unanimous voice Of the people alone.
ana from no agency of my own, can ! be with
drawn from the cherished hopes OF private retire
ment ana tranquility when peace shall return.
Please accept with this my brief reply, the
warm appreciation and high consideration OF
Yours most sincerely,
Il. TAYLOR,
Major Gen. U. 5. a.
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Escape OF MIDsHwNAN Rooms, PRoBA-
GLy.-A letter from one of the Arkansas vol
untecrs now trcachcrousIy detained as a
prisoner in the city Of Mexico, has The foe
lowing paragraph. The lieutenant referred
to must be Midshipman Rogers. His cs-
cape from the city of Mexico will, we fear
expose him to more peril than if he had re-
manned in the city.
"rhcrc was lieutenant brought up as a
prisoner from Gen. Scots army the other
day, and charged with being spy. lie
WAS under charge of Gen. Ampudla, and a
guard OF Mexican officers, and brought in
the mail stage. When they arrived, they
were SO oycrjoycd at meeting their friends,
dat while they were hueging and kissing
each other, the Yankee left for parts UNI
known, and has not been heard Of since"
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A Railroad meeting was held at Baltimore on
Tuesday evening 1t consisted of large and re-
spectacle number Of gentlemen who are favorable
10 the extension Of the Baltimore and Susquehanna
railroad to Harrisburg by OF the charter grant
Ell 10 the York and Philadelphia Railroad Compa-
ny. Several counties in Pennsylvania were repre-
sented. Simon Cameron, Esq. [senator of the Uni
tel States was appointed president A committee
Of thiry-three was appointed to wait upon the cit
liens OF Baltimore to solicit subscriptions to the
road
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mems and capabilities of moral and accoun-
table beings; and leave off talking and
dreaming of a paltry office, or mercenary
profession or occupation in prospect being
the grand, all important reason why Gods
glorious, living image should receive some
thing like considerate and respectful atten-
ton. Gods image cannot be otherwise
than great-for it is the image of a great be-
ing. And the being made in that image
cannot be little. 1t is as certainly great in
rags as in robes of royalty. As certainly
noble in ditch or on a dung-hill as in
Buckingham or Windsor palace. IS Its
grandeur cannot be measured" 1t turns
to insignificance all outward distinction"
A human soul left desolate is a stupendous
desolation. A human soul in ruin is a
mighty ruin. Your child NAV never get an
oihce-may never amass a fortune, as the
common phrase has it. But he has a soul
already. Count out the dollars and cents
which that is worth. Name the offices and
titles and honorable occupations which
would be its fair equivalent in value. Say
how many manifestations, or tOwn-lots, or
shares of bank stock, would it require to
make man without soul as great and as
noble being as man with soul. Your
children should be educated, not for their
brown hair, or blue eyes, nor for the orna-
ments and badges that may or may not
hereafter be stuck upon their persons; but
for the rich and exalted endowments of
their immortal nature.
The doctrine of my lecture, as possibly
you may have perceived, and the sentiment
which wish You to carry home and prac-
tice upon, is" the human soul-every hui
man souls of sufficient importance to
claim, and is inherently rich enough to re-
ward, dilgent cultivation"
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BU TeleprGDh TO BUnalO.
Major Gen. U. 5. a.

New YORK, July 10, P N.
New HAHrsHIRE-Tuck, independently IS e
lccted to Congress by 1900 majority Gen VIII
son rwhig is elected by from to 600 majority,
according to the Tribunes dispatches from Bos-
ton.
The Chinese junk arrived at quarantine ground
with cargo oil curiosties, including 20 live Chi
nese.
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From the Express of this Morning.
NEW YoKK, July I2-7 =. NJ

GGN. TAYLOR ABOUT TO REsIGN.-The
n. Q. Dclfa says Il gentleman who recent
Iy arrived at \. O. from Monterey had an
Interview with Gen Taylorimmediately be-
fore he left; the General told him it was
not his intention 10 advance on San Luis
potoSi, but it was his fixed determination to
resign on the LIST of September next.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 81, 1s47.

VoLNEY B. PALMER, at his real estate and Coal
Agencies
No. 60, Pine street, Philadelphia:
"Tribune Buildings" New York:
No. IL, State street. Boston, and
Southeast corner of Baltimore and Calvert strts.
Baltimore,
Is agent for receiving subscriptions for the TE
LEGRAPHl
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keep company with the more stately sentiment of
our Rev. pedant--" Macte ririutc'-
CrGckne cum shoot te
(which means, in plain western English when
you steam up, don't burst your boiler
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CHICAGO CANAL.-Ihe True Democrat,
published at Joliet, says the water has been
let into the canal between Joliet and Du
Page. The canal leaks to some extent, but
not as much as was anticipated.
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TnE SuLrAxA-This steamer on her last trip
down passed the Empire in Saginaw Bay, and arrl-
we'd at Buffalo five hours ahead of her, The Empire
left Chicago some FIVE hours before tie Sultma,
which shows great speed on the pant of the latter,
The Sultana is probably the fastest boat on the
lakes, and certainly is eXcclIed by none in comfort.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-21
From the Baltimore Sun.
LATER FROM MEXICO.
THE POs;lio0 or General Scott.

says
We Yesterday received files of Mexican
papers from the capital, to and of the I2th
ult., dates three days later than any previ-
ousy received. We make from them a Sc
fies of extracts which are given below
We find in them no evidence Of that iormi-
liable, fearful opposition to the advance OF
Gen. Scott, the apprehenslons Of which, for
he last day or two, so alarmed the nerves
IF some Of the more sensitive Of our contem-
poraries.
The same unsettled, indccisiye, neutrali-
zlng policy, seems to prevail at the capitol,
which has 50 long been characteristic of
Mexican policy. We hear nothing of those
thirty thousand Of an army, which with
'alor cquallcd only by that evinced by the
oops ola celebrated King of France, who
1irched up and down an cminence-were
arching out to attack and annihilatc Gen.
scott in MS quarters at Puebla.
Santa Anna, it seems, howcverambtious
he may be to play the Dictator, is rather
shy in procIaiming his preferences. He
appears to think that he can keep the gov
crnment moving, though resting on a lrac
ton of a ministry.
The WAR.-Ihe files before rs contain
full reviews Of the opinions Of the different
newspapers throughout the country, which
number about twenty, and with but one
single exception Yin Durango) they are all
fully in favor Of the war.
THG DICTAToKsHP.--Fd Monitor Rcpub-
licano Of the l2,h uIt., contains a lengthy
article on the anbjcct@of Dictatorship. Up
To that date Santa Anna yrgg NOT rrocI aim
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Troy, July l2-half past 8. p. NJ.

Troy, July l2-half past 8. p. NJ.
During the thunder storm on Sunday,
grocery store was struck with lightning, in
stantly killing five men and seriously injur-
ing three, others; names unknown. The
building was literally torn to pieces.
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Grx. TAYLoR-The feeling in faver of General
Taylor comes mainly from the south. Perhaps the
following resolution of late Democratic Conycn-
toa held in Georgia, will throw some light on the
rpirit at the bottom of this feeling:
Resolved, That the democratic party of
Georgia will give their support to no candi-
date for the Presidency of the u. States
who does not Internationally, clearly, and
uncquivocaIly, declare his opposition TO the
principles and provisions of the Wilmot pro-
visO.
No doubt Gen Taylor is the man to satisfy the
requirements Of the Georgia resolution; and yet
northern wings, who have never been able to find
terms sufficiently severe to condemn Slavery and
all who made concessions to It, are now voci Grating
loudly for man who can be chosen only on the
ground that he will not interfere with its propaga-
ton and extension Can those who are willing to
sacrifice every principle to the one consideration Of
availability expect to stand up before their fellows
and be considered honest mcn9
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Pleasure EXCURsION.-lhatm magnificent boat
the Baltic, leaves Buffalo on the 18th of August, on
a pleasure excursion to the upper lakes. She will
,isit the Saut St Marie and Green Bay in her pro-
eress The Baltic is a new boat; but her reputa-
ton and that OF Ter officers, is already as wide al
most as the nation; and there can be no question
hut she will be crowded on trip so delightful as
this must be Certainly, for those who can afford
the time and money, we cannot imagine more
agreeable and more healthu relaxation from the
cares Of business, than this trip offers. The change
from the hot air of the confiT and dusty city to
the cool inyigorating, and heaIthtu breezes of the
lake. with the fresh and magnificent scenery which
presents itself at every turn, is enough 10 call
crowds to its enjoyment; but when, in addition, 1t
can be enjoyed with the safety comfort, and luXu-
ry which the Baltic presents, we know not who
would miss it.
The Baltic will be at Mackinaw on the 18th.
If there are any of citizens who would like to
avail Themselves of the chance to enjoy this eXcur-
sion they can meet the boat there, and visit the
saut, Green Bay, and other points on the western
shore of the lake and be at home again, after very
few DAYS absence. The fare all the way through
nom Buffalo is but SIP.
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NEWS FROM SANTA FE, &c.

IA. al.
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pony 20, ''"''' ''''''
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80 ''''' va ~
nope inns fePof! VIII prove "hiouhueI'
ol. rousseau " company was alSo at
lacked ny inc INDIANS near bchl ior'' nut
they succeeded IN heating them OH. in the
hlglu' however, uley Slole oo ol hcif oAoh'
winch ohli9eu mem 10 leave ~ wagons.
he regiment was To start across lhe
plans lhe "a week In July
~,
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oI',', ~ ,'I'' ~ '''o -', "i''' Say = 10y
''''' NV "P'''1' VI 0''' VI '''o l0'''1
from Mexico, was arrested on Thursday
last. lie IS charged with the murder OF
Alon2o Nmppe, IN Natchcz, IN 1871 at
which time he fled. and reward of $500
was offered for his arrest lie confessed
that'hc gave the blow that caused the man 5
death, butaIr9cs IT was done in self defence
the deceased having attacked his house,
+ He was taken up to Natchcz under charge
OF officer Mcdonnell. II is 4 hard thing for
one who has pcrlllcd his lliem his country S
cause, to bcarrcSted for murder the moment
/ me lands on her shores; but justice must
takn lis course.
PASS TT KouND.-Evcry 'merchul man,
who works horse during the hot months,
can promote ITS comfort by the use OF the
following Smpie shleid against inc teasing
mes axe TWO or 'hrce quarts OF cold
N,'JF' 'e' Il I'''"Se one Ii'S'l'' ana pour 'lG
N,,o, &C., 'M' aio',,''a' ,,,o he';G "Ii,
il is fit for use. NOistcn a 5 PONCE with it,
and. before the horse Goes ont orstoble. Let
tI,s, ,,,rts ,,.b;cL ,,o ,,o,, ;rr;t,tJ,, l,o
.,.,,..I!I ,.:.I -: II
''''>''',' '''' "'''' NV 'f""i ~ T.
- W
ar KAY Al me i Ais we lt"Fh YER
Daily. taat ON Saturday evening last, an oc-
currcncc took place at the Niagara Falls,
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u The Territorial Convention for the nomina
ton Of democratic. candidate for the Necgacy as
sclnblcs at Madison today. We shall be able to
give the result of its Deliberations in next The
Wing Convention, for the nomination of the Wing
candidate, assemblies on Wednesday the 2Sth.
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STILL ANOTHER LETTER.

The Troy a. W Post gives us the following.
written to gentleman in that city. Are the
northern wings now going to take Gen. Taylor as
they did John Tyler on gene .oas confidence!
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H. The facility with which Mr.. Clay writes
letters seems to have opened up new idea in the
advertising line to tn" universal yankee nation.
Nowadays, if a down-east manufacturer has any
thing TO dispose Of the first thing he docs is to send
a specimen as present, to Mr.. Clay. This gen
teman, on lis reception, Immediately sets himself
down and writes letter. laudng the character Of
the article of course-whch, being published in all
the papers, furnishes most cheap and universal
advertisement Some scythe manufacturers have
recently taken advantage of this new mode, by ma
king Mr.. Clay present of few scythes accom-
panied by a letter. We refer to it, not SO much TO
make known the development Of this new yankee
notion as to alude, in a few words to matter con-
tanned in the letter and reply. The scythe manu-
facturers, after abiding to their wares of course
very appropriately branch off into the subject Of the
Mexican war, and say We feel pleased to learn
that you opposed to the present war prosecuted
against weak and distracted neighboring republic,
that was begun in iafrmy-that was prosecuted for
conquest and must end in disgrace. Mr. Clay, in
reply, after whiting out suitable advertisement.
says. Yes! gentlemen, certainly concur with
YOU in deprccating tins Mexican war 1t is but
short time since Mr. Clay stated publicly that he
" felt il he, too would like to capture and stay
Mexican" Now if the war was really as Mr.. Clay
says begun in iafamy prosecuted for conquest,
ana must end in "disgraos, his desire to capture
aud Stay a Mexican. who is doing no more
than resisting this ir,ay and conquest, is nothing
short OF a desire to commit cold blooded murder
and in our opinion, would justify the prompt bind
ing over of the old gentleman in heavy penalties 10
keep the peace. And in mourning for the son who
fell upon the soil of Mexico, by Mexican hands,
what are the motives which prompt his tears, Is
he mourning the loss Of an honorable, brave,
and gallant son, is the heart of the parent sub
iued that one of his family could be found who |
would voluntarily assist in this iafa'ay voluntarily
,eek to despoil weak and unofenlling people 90 |
II their territory by conquest and voluntarily seek
o bring disgrace upon his countrya How we do ,
.espise this dough headelness and dough hearted, !