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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-23

The residence of Gen. WADpY THOMPSON in
Mexico for some years, in official capacity, and
the opportunities thus enjoyed by him of acquiring
ample knowledge of every thing relating to Mexico
and its popuation-circumstanc which gave so
much interest to the letters from his pen published
anonymously in this paper at an early stage of our
war with Mexico-give equal if not greater value
to what he now delivers in public addresses to the
People, or under his proper signature, on the same
subject. We copy therefore to-day, from South
Carolina paper, late public Address by that gem
tleman, in which he has not only stated interesting
facts but has expressed, in regard to that war; SEN
timents becoming true American Patriot and
Statesman. The address includes also his views
concerning the Wilmot Provso, a matter in our
view of such subordinate consequence that we
should have omitted all that part of his speech, but
that had we done so, our friends in and near the
precincts Of the Palace would probably have dis
covered some treason" in the omission.
The insertion of this address III our columns af-
fords favorable opportunity for noticing state
ment which has been thrown out in certain Demo-
cratic papers-apparently for the sake of weaken
ing the force of Gen. THoMPsoN's views on the
subject of this Mexican war-that he (Gen. IT,
had been applicant to the President Of the United
States for the appointment of Brigadier General.
We authorized to state that he never either d.
recly or indirectly, applied to President Polk for
that any other Office, civil or military that, on
the contrary, when the South Carolina regiment
was about to march, being solicited in the most
fiattering manner by many of its officers, and
amongst them by the late lamented Colonel of that
regiment, to make such application, he positively
refused to do so.
With regard to the confidence justly due to the
representations of Gen. THOMPSON concerning this
war, let the reader but turn to the second of his
letters addressed TO the public, through the medium
of this paper, and how remarkably all the pre-
dictions of that letter have been fulfilled; and,
among them, the statement that less than fifty thou
sand men would be insufficient for the expedition
to the city of Mexico. How many lives would not
have been saved had that number, instead of less
Than third of it, been sent at FIRST instead of the
Administrations placing army in position in
which nothing but miracles could save it, and then
claiming credit for those miracles as though the
Administration had achieved them
Not less remarkable the prediction in the
same letter, equally realized, that the taking of the
city of Mexico would not secure peace. But the
Administration was wise in It's own conceit, and
would not be advised, even for its own good.
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The Washington Union says that Mr.. Webster
has no POPULARITY out of his own State" Still his
case appears to be better than that of Mr.. Polk,
who has 10 popularity IN his own State. He was
beaten fol the Office of Governor in his own State,
he was baten for the Presidency in his own State,
and he has, within the last two months, received
from his own State another sentence of unqualified
condemnaion.-Loui Journal.
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TELEGRAPHIC DISPATCHES.
NEw YoRK. OcTonrR 22-5

INV TURK, 20 7. M.
The stock market Is heavy and Government securities dull
Exchange on London 81 premium.
Cotton is very dull Sales Of about 200 baos AZ de-
cline since the steamer Of fully cent per pound
Flour not quite brisk. Sales of Gcnesee at Sc Got
Southern do S6.62J corn meal 50 Is,
Genesee wheat l45 Gents red do. 1875 a 1873 mixed
~ 70; yellow 76 oats 40 rye 90 cents.
Whiskey 3 cents in barrels. Provisions heavy and gro
ceries quiet.
PHILADELPHIA, OCTOBER 22--5 p. M
Not much doing in -four. sales Ss.s7b some asking
ST. Red wheat l40 cents white 10 yellow 70 80
oats 4s cents rye 90
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oFFIcIAL.-rnoa "rHr UNION" or wrDsrsnAr.

We have seen some late speculations in the pu-
lie prints about the reinforcements which have bea
sent or are en- route for Gen. SCOTS column.
Without undertaking to be very precise as to he
numbers, we think we may venture to state, firm
the data which we have seen, that, without cout-
ing Gen. Plerce's detachment which has actualy
joined Gen. Scott, but counting in Major Lall s
corps, the renlorcements destined TO Join him on
scarcely TALL short of sixteen thousand troops nd
this, too, independent Of the two new regimets
which have just been called into service. lie
whole column OF Gen. Scott in the field, when cl-
lected together-and this operation was rapidly al
vancing to its full maturty-will give him iron
twenty-five thousand to thirty thousand, and nearr
the last number than the first, and perhaps evn
exceeding it.
The Baltimore Clipper of this morning males
some illusions TO the last rumor which we hive
heard from the seat of war, viz that Gen. Soft
had addressed circulars to the Mexican States, iv-
ting deputies from the Mexican Government nto
the city OF Mexico, with powers to conclud a
treaty OF peace 1t is perfectly premature, beore
we ascertain the truth of these rumors and thepre-
else character of the facts to 90 into any dis;us-
sion about Gen. SCOTS views or into his powers.
The Clipper is right in supposing that orlers
hare been sent out 10 recall Mr.. Irist from Deri-
co; and we as little doubt that no other agen will
be sent out and no propositions made by the init
ed States Tor peace. But, as we stated the ,ther
day, II Mexico desires peace, she must sue br it.
If Mexico has any propositions to make, they will
of course be received and submitted to the coside-
ration and action of our Government.
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Previous to the invasion of Mexico by order of
the PRESIDENT the Government of that country agreed
TO receive Commissioner to settle the question of
boundary arising from the annexation OF Texas
The President refused to send Commissioner but
sent Minister. After prosecuting the war for
more thana year he sent g Senior Don Nicholas p
irist" Commissioner to treat with Mexico. Why
did ne not send Commissioner in the first in
stance ?-insMna State Journal
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We published article from the Weston Herald yesterday
IN relation the Of Lieut. Colonel GILrrS by Colonel
wharton, the commander at Fort Leavenworlh AS the
arrest has been removed, by Lieut. Col Gipin making
lsac,ory reracton, would not again aude it but
rect in the version given by the Herald. From the
statement Of the Herald il would that Colonel Wharton
refused permission to Lieut. Col Gpn TO pursue the Indians
IN case il became necessary, in engagement with them
This learn by gentleman Of the United States army
who present at the conversation, not tie real
the difficulty The true history follows Lieut. Colonel
Gpn desired instructions permission from Colonel Whar
ton TO upon expedition against Indians on the plains
which the Colonel thought permitted by The insruc.
tons from Washington, and foreign tho purpose c the
command On his refusing this request nteperae ard un-
becoming language used by Lieut.. Col Gpn such as
an inferior officer is not by tho rules of the military service
permitted TO TO superior officer The Colonel twice
qucsed withdrawal Of the offensive expressions which was
refused and then the ensued In the whole matter Col
Wharton did suffer himself be drawn into any excite
ment alteration, but conducted himself veteran officer
IN 50 responsible situation should have done no Rpub
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VERMONT.

The Legislature Of this State met on Thursday
last. George L. HoDGEs was chosen President
pro TEN. Of the Senate and SOLOMON FooT Speaker
of the House.
The canvassing committee reported that the Off
cial return Of votes for Governor was follows !:
Whole number 1S,0s0 Horace Eaton, (Whig)
22,455; Paul Dillingham;, Jr. (Democrat,) 1901 ;
Lawrence Brainard, Liberty party,) 1926; scat
tering, %.
Both Houses then went into Convention for the
election OF State Officers, and the following was the
result: HORACE EATON, Governor LEONARD SAR-
GENT, Lieutenant Governor; GEORGE HowEs, Trea-
surer The state Of parties will be seen by the fol-
lowing vote for Governor: Eaton had l25, Dilling-
ham So Brainard l9-Whig majority on joint bal
lot nineteen.
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PENNSYLVANIA CAsALs.-The Pittsburg Journal, after
careful inquiry among the best informed Of the canal
poers feels authorized state that far through trans
Poraon is concerned the main line canal may be regarded
as closed for the season East of Hodysbug the damage
50 extensive to forbid the slightest hope of ropaaon be-
e the depth Of winter West Of the mountains the damage
o the canal slight that il readily be restored inside
oil ten DAYS or two weeks.
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The vote of Fentress county is not included in
the above; but, as youched for by the members
representing that county, it gave A. v. BRowN a
majority Of $50, and would reduce the Wing ma
ority in the State to l,0l5.
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The Washington " Union" congratulates the
country upon the result of the Pennsylvania cleo
lion, and adds its reasons thus:
We hail this victory the important which could
be won We have carried Pennsylvania against the tariff Of
the manufacturers We have carried it against the authors
Of the Wmot Provso. The enlightened people Of Penn
ylvania have decided the issue Of in favor Of their
country"
The victory has been won, not against the manu-
acturers and their tariff against the authors of
the Wilmot proviso, but through the apathy, the
shameful neglect and negligence Of the Wings in
many districts OF Pennsylvania. IL must be very
consollng to them to hear these trumphs of the
enemy, and know that their failure in duty has
given cause and opportunity for the rejoicing.
GphiLrdeLDhiT Mems
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MAJOR LEVI TwIGGs.-Among the list of the
killed IN the late battles in Mexico is the name
of Major L. TwIGGs, the father of Lieut.. Tw1cGs
whose death was recently noticed in the columns
OF this paper. Thus father and son have both fall
len in Mexico fighting in defence of their country
The bereaved family of Major TwIces, consisting
OF his widow and three daughters, formerly resi-
dents in Washington,) now reside in the city Of
Philadelphia. The people of this city as well as
their friends in Philadelphia deeply sympathize
with them under the doubly affective dispensation
which they have so suddenly been called upon TO
bear
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SuIcIDEThe Ballston Journal chronicles the DEATH by
his own hand, of Dawn RsERs, highly respected
chant, residing at Conih, New York. He had been Post
master and President Of the County Temperance Society lie
long time Of the leaders Of the Democratic party
His age was about seventy.fye years
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The Norfolk Herald Of Monday speaking Of the
arrival there of the United States steamship .aHe-
ghany, says:
The Allegheny, since the yellow fever broke out on
board has had seventy u yellow fever and lost four Of
her crew Left two men SICK Key West Sixteen out OF
There yet two three cases remaining but none Of them
dangerous"
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The Chinese junk is about TO soil from New York She
has been furnished with Of sails and il expected
That they will be substituted for the aeen sails which she
now carries
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We copy from the Annapolis Republican the fol-
lowing official returns Of the late election for Gov
ernor Of MARYLAND
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The results Of the recent elections are by no
means dlsheartening to the Wing cause On the
contrary, they Indicate that the party comprises
very large portion OF the American people--a ma
Jorty, IT IS probable and that at the next Presi-
dental elections demonstration will be made every
way satisfactory and triumphant. In MARYLAND,
for example, the Wings, although they lost their
Governor IN consequence of the frauds in the city
OF Baltimore, carried both branches of the State
Legislature, and two-thrds of the Representatives
OF the State in Congress-. In GEORGIA. too, al
though the Locoloco Governor succeeded by a
small majority, the Wings have secured majority
IN the State Legislature on joint ballot of nine,
and thus two United States Senator's In o HIo.
the Wings have carried the Legislature, and Sc
cured another United States Senator. And so also
in FLORIDA These highly gratifying results,
and, in connexion with the fact that majority Of
the members OF the House of Representatives at
Washington are Wings, is calculated to inspire con-
hdence and induce perseverance, PhiLad Ina.
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Alexander's extensive printing office. in Frank
lin Place, Philadelphia, was destroyed by fire on
Tuesday night.
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THE RESULT IN OHIO

The Columbus State Journal of last Saturday
says that returns of the late election in Ohio have
been received sufficient to warrant the announce
ment that the parties will stand in the next Legis-
lature as follows
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The Encarnacion prisoners recently paid of AT New
Orleans They numbered in oil ninety two men, and Uncle
Sam gave the boys" nearly $4,000 for their services
[AiJanv Argus.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-23

DIRECT IAXATIoN.-The Locofoco State Con-
venon of Massachusetts, at its late session. passed
the following resolution:
Resoped, That the existing tariff is further deserving Of
general support because it than have
ded IT. IN harmony with the soundest principles the science
OF national wealth, with the grand movement of our age to-
Democratic TRUTH which teaches that while tariffs and eyery
other form of indirect taxation encourage and conceal national
extravaganza, DIRECT TAXATION ALONE will at once
consrain the public observe rigid economy and
enable the people detect and punish the first breach of e
lty In the management of the public resources"
The idea of paying national debt of two, three,
or, perhaps, 1t may be, four hundred millions of
dollars before the is ended, by direct taxation
upon farms and other real estate, will be very re-
freshng, no doubt to the farmers Of the free States
They will cheerfully submit 10 have their taxes
about four times as high they are now for their
share IN the glorious privilege of restoring negro
slavery.in Mexico where the Mexicans had abo-
ished it. Our State tax is now 100000, and we
think that pretty heavy. But Names share Of a
debt OF S20O,000,000 would be nearly seven mil
lions OF dollars, the annual interest of which, with
out reducing the principal, would be $4,000 !
Cheap as broom, when we consider that the OBJ
Ject is 10 secure political po,oer TO slaUehoidag
politicians Of the South, and enable political loaf
erS to get share Of the piuader. We are going
on swimmingly, the Locofoco papers tell us but
who is to pay the cost they do not tell u.s. They
are like the vagabOnd, without copper in his peck
ct, who exclaimed TO the landlord, Giue rs The H.
qtor, and for The expense" -Rennebec Jour.
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NAvAL-The brig Perry Capt BARRON, arrived at Fun
chal Mada,) the 10Th Of September last after tedious
passage Of fifty days from Pensacola She was TO sail for Rio
de Janeiro the 10th instant Officers and crew all we'll
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TRANSPORTING is the seventh State
IN which Thanksgiving has been appointed for the
18th of November.
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TENNEssEE.-The official vote for Governor of
Tennessee, as declared by the Legislature of the
State, now in session, is as follows:
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The Hon. ALEXANDER II. EVERETT, as we learn
from the Boston Daily Advertiser, died on the 18th
Of June at the house of DR.. p. PARKER, Secretary
OF Legation, who has been for several years resi-
dent at Canton. He died of severe and painful
chronic disease, under which he had suffered for
two or three years, at the age of ify-seven years
Notwithstanding the painful character of his CON-
plant, he possessed his intellectual faculties in their
vigor to the last and he devoted some hours to wri-
ing and business TO the last day but one Of his life
During the greater part Of the period since his ar
rival in Canton he resided with his wife a, Macao under The
hosptable roof Of Mr. FoRBEs the American Consul b,
on the establishment Of DR.. Parker in the new legation
house 10 Canton he removed thher with the intention oe
continuing there during the remainder Of his residence IN
Inna where he could better avail himself Of the assistance
Of his accomplished Secretary interpreter and also
Joy the benefit Of his professional advice and skill To these
advantages Of his situation added the assduous kindness
and devoted attentions Of DR.. PARKER and his family TO pro-
mote his comfort and that Of Mrs EVERETT. Under these
circumstances, and with the kndest attentions from ali the
Americans resident there he enjoyed the benefit Of eyery al
deviation Of his suferings which the friendly assiduy
could Afford Although weakened by disease he bore the
voyage from Macao to Canton without injury Shortly after
ms ARRIVAL however, more alarming symptoms Of his disease
manifested themselves and in few days he sunk under il
above stated The funeral services were performed on the
Zsh by Dr. Parker and his remains deposited on Danes
island, near Whampoa, where or more Americans had
been previously buried The American flag was wrapped
around the coffin, which borne to the boat by eight Eng
h sailors, sent from the Pluto Besides the Amer
can gentlemen in Canton, the British officers there attended
The funeral services, and the French squadron fired minute
guns and sent body Of marines perform military honors
at the Mrs. EyERRrr remained at the las, date q,
Canton where she receives every kind attention and soace
which her bereaved condition admits Boston Daiiy Adr
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UNCONSTITUTIONAL PHILANTHROPY.

Speaking of the Conquest of Mexico the Bal
timore Sun says
"THE CoSaUEsr OF MExIco-Our experience assures
us that cannot bring this subject to the guarded and
deliberate reflection without great concessions the side of
abstract poy the necessities of the case and the
longer and steadfsy dwell upon these necessities
the disposed regard them auspices for good
the habnges of and glorious to the benghed and
oppressed people Of Mexico In the contemplation of
conquest that which must be, accomplished ALL
those who approve the project must be sensible
to the moral grandeur Of the achievement Considered lis
simplest aspect il is really nothing than the overthrow
and systematic suppression OF gross and heaess military
despotsm the hand and the elevation of the people on
the other Il is the of the constitutional energies of
Repubcanism from the degradation. sefshness and pros
tuition of facous ambition and the restoration of the same in
all the renovated beauty and efficiency with which our expert
invest them the enraptued apprehension of the
popular mind Say may that the hatred of the peo
pie viii inerpose formidable obstacle to the most be-
nevoent purposes of Government but reply that hui
man hatred thrive upon the uninterrupted blessings
which flow from the benefcent economy of power"
Thus we have new complexion given to the
war with Mexico. When first commenced we
were told that il was waged to redress wrongs which
this country had sustained at the hands of Mexico
TO secure our own territory, and to recover for our
citizens debts due from the Mexican Government.
But now, according to the Sun, we are to conquer
Mexico for her own good, and thrash her people
into the blessings of good Government. II is
war of philanthropy and benevolence carried on at
the point of the bayonet, and we are to-
tsCall fire and sword and desolaion,
ga godly, thorough reformation
As it is to be with this design that we are TO
achieve the conquest of Mexico, we think we have
right to call on this Baltimore phlanthropist to
furnish us with some light the authority of our
Government to wage war for any such purpose.
We may, to be sure, lament that our neighbors will
not govern themselves properly, and thus enjoy the
happiness resulting from good government; but
what right we have to thrash them into better
government does not occur to us. We have been
under the impression that this Government of ours
was instituted for the benefit Of our own people,
and that the constitution conferred upon it just such
powers, and no more, as were adequate to the at
tanment of that end. If there is any clause in the
constitution which authorizes rulers to expend
the money and blood Of our citizens in enforcing
their own views of government upon other nations,
we shall be glad to see it, for assuredly it has thus
far escaped our misunderstanding (Ta) Intel
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Wing majority on joint ballot EIGHT. This, IN
der the circumstances, is very gratifying result
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Gen Taylor or HIS WAY HoME-The Austin
Texas Democrat Of the I'd October announces
that Major General TAYLOR set out about the 25th
September from Monterey, a visit to his family.
The New Orleans National of The 18th also saws
An officer Of the army, twentyou days from General
iaylors camp, informs that Gen TAYLoa NAV be ex-
Pec'ed here IN the Of week ten days lie was
preparing 70 leave Walnut Springs when our informant la,
saw nm and he spoke Of his to the United States
eey' and anticipated the pleasure he should have on his
co''on iarln lie is in good health and spirits
a. Zen Iaylots camp, when our informant I'm was
the following Immense army Braggs battery and The ske
Teton remains OF three companies Of the "a Dragons under
Co. fauniIeroy AT Monterey there was Col Tibbatts
with i've companies Of the .lGh infantry The city Of
Monterey IS sad was under better government than al
any time since under control"