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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-20
Grs. sCoTT's DISPATCHES.

No American can read them without throb of
patriotic exulation. Whatever the cause, whatever
the tendency of the war; has at least proved that
nothing is impossible to American valor, skill, and
energy. All the past may be ransacked in vain for
parallel to these miracles of courage. The inva-
sion of CoRTEz ceases to be romance in the com
parison with this most extraordinary series Of con-
quered impossibilities. There is nothing in modern
warfare, not even the most wonderful results effect
ed by NAPOLEON, that can be compared with the
triumphs of SCOTT. He opposed science, courage
and overwhelming numbers and yet, in defiance Of
every previous rule Of warfare he overcsme obsta.
cles and opposition, forressed and apparently i'm
pregnable, from which valor the boldest would not
have blushed to shrink. The story is one which
our children will study with flashing eyes and flush
ed cheeks, in the years that to come and many
future patriot will, in better cause, borrow in
spiration from the gallant example of our Mexican
heroes. However we may deprecate the war, we
glory its manifestations of American energy ; and
look forward to the peaceful triumph of that energy
in other and bloodess contests for the full develop
ment of the better objects of human ambition.
North American.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-20

Alta meeting, on Monday last, of the stockholders
Of the PitfsJurg and ConneisUiHe Railroad Com
pany resolutions were adopted TO abandon the 9rig
nal charter and accept the supplemental bill pissed
at the last session of the Pennsylvania Legislature
for applying the charter and funds of the company
to construct railroad west to the Ohio State line
allowing those opposed 10 the change to with draw
the amount of stock paid in.
Previously to the determination Of the Baltin more
and Ohio Railroad. Company to accept the AIT oil
the Virginia Legislature and extend their roah to
Wheeling, the ConneIlsville Company content plat
ed the construction Of a railroad TO the Maryland
line, with view to uniting Pttsburg with Balt
more. This project is now abandoned.
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We have recently learned, says the New York
Herald, from authentic source, that party OF
naval officers, under Lieut.. WIN. F. LYNCH, will sail
from this port in few days, in the United States
soreshp Supply, to the Mediterranean, for the pur-
pose of making exploration and survey of the
Dead Sea. The order, it is said emanates from
the Navy Department and we are assured that it is
correct; but what object is intended, other than
scientific research, we cannot at present say. As
soon the ship shall have arrived on the coast of
Syria the party will land, and Lieut.. PENNocK will
succeed to the command Of the Supply"
We have heard the same report from different
quarters but we have not been able to meet with
any one who could inform US what business the
Officers of our Navy have in the Dead Sea.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-20
THE q. 5. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

We have information from reliable source that
movement is now foot at Washington to as
semble all the I.ocoioco members on the first day
of the approaching session, hoping, by the delay or
detention of any Of the Wings to secure the organi-
cation Of the House and the election of its officers.
They are prepared to adopt any expedien however
desperate, TO retain the spoils, that they may en-
ploy them against our success in 1913. We there
fore earnestly entreat our friends whom this may
reach in season TO hasten on to Washington before
the day ofmeeting andwe call upon all our brGthren
Of The press TO join us in this appeal. Our small
majority requires the presence of every man, and
il is the duty of every Wing member to be upon
the ground prepared to fulfil his responsibility
North Auericnr
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MAIL ROBBERS PUNISHED.

The Circuit Court Of the United States adjourned the
end Of its November term, at Miledgevc on the 18th
slant During its session two carriers Of the mail of the Uni
ted States convicted Of scanng letters contang
James L. Lampkn, driver the line running from Athens
to Gainesville and Ezekiel Hcwett mail rider on the route
from Taboon to Macon The Judge pronounced their
the evening of the lh, in eloquent and
presve The circumstances Of the cases. rs they
appeared by the evidence showed difference of moral turp
tude in the prisoners and hence although their offences
identical, difference made by the Judge in their
terms Of imprisonment Lampkn sentenced fifteen,
and Hewett to fen gears confinement in The peateatary
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FURTHER FROM SANTA FE.

gentleman (Mr. Coons) who left Santa Fe on the ls,h
October has lately arrived at st Louis.
lie confirms previous reports Of the constant attacks by
dams upon travellers the plains and furnishes the details
several recent skrmhes in which the asaants lost
or foul Of their number.
lie states that there great scarcity Of grass on the plains
and praes which had been burnt as FAR as the eye could
reach Fire every night the Cnnerone.
His journey also interrupted by storms which
induces the belief that there be much suffering Il many
men and teams the way do PERISH for want Of shelter
and food.
Santa Fe quiet but reports were ~ ei'eu"-
ton Of the assembling Of forces Ell Paso and Chauanu'
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Mn. CLAY's RESOLUTIONS AND SPEECH AT
LEXINGTON.

[rRoM DAILY ISrELLIeEScER OCTOBER l6
II is known to our readers that the Hon. HENRY
CLAY had engaged to attend public meeting of
citizens at Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday last,
the 18th instant, and there to deliver his views on
the war with Mexico, its origin and objects, on the
conquest of Mexico, and its proposed annexation
to the United States. The meeting took place,
and accordingly Mr.. CLAY attended and fully re-
deemed his promise. Strange as it may appear,
we have, through the agency of the Magnetic Tele-
graph, already received the annexed account of the
meeting, the resolutions offered by Mr.. CLAY, and
a brief outline of his speech.
We insert the resolutions, which, both on ac-
count of their distinguished source and the wise
and patriotic sentiments which they embody, are of
the highest interest. In Difference, however, to the
desire expressed by Mr.. CLAY that no sketch OF
his speech should be published until he could him
self prepare full and accurate report of it, we
omit the sketch which has reached us, and await
the appearance of the speech in an authentic form.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-20
A letter received in New York from respectable

A letter received in New York from respectable
mercantile house in the city of Mexico, dated on
the 18th ultimo, states that Mr.. TRIsT has again
invited the Government of Mexico to new con-
ferences. Leter-writers from this city, however,
who are supposed to possess, to certain extent,
the confidence of the Administration, state, since
the receipt here of the latest dispatches from
Mexico, that there is no doubt that Mr.. TRIsT is
coming home; :" adding that he is doing very
little good in Mexico and that, if the writer is not
in error, 81 his presence lin Mexico) does not en-
courage the friends of peace
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-20
MISSISSIPPI ELECTION.

The returns by mail from Mississippi confirm
the reported gain of Wing Member Of Congress
in the third district of that State by the election oil
PATRICK w. ToMpKINs, over Mr.. ROBERTS, the late
member. In this district Mr.. Polk had majority
exceeding 400 votes, and at the last Congressional
election Mr.. RoBERTs had a majority of l 100. In
nine counties heard from Mr.. ToMPKINs now has a
gain Of 1900, and the reports that his masrity
will be six or eight hundred.
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The Case Of lNetsger, under the Ertradition 7rea
tn ,ciM France

We understand that the decision of Judge Ed
MoNDs, referred to i'll our yesterday paper in the
of Metzger, fugitive from France, does not
settle the point of law involved in the question.
The President of the United States issued order
don against Metzge in conformity with the Convention
with France after the competent judicial authorities had
dered his commitment In the Of the previous pro-
ceedngs the Supreme Court of the United States had decd
ed upon application made to them for writ of habeas
pus favor of Mezge ls that the Convention of exadi-
ton with France valid 3D. that the proceedings under
il in the present regular; 3d. that Judge Belts of
the United States District Court Of State of New York.
who had ordered the commitment Of the fugitive for the pur
pose of his surrender competent authority in the
and 18th, that nelegave act necessary enforce
the execution of the Convention Judge EDMoSps has taken
upon himself to this decision Of the Supreme Court
far the person of the fugitive concerned and has ordered
his discharge But his opinion does settle the point of
law although dsabes the Government Of the United States
from carrying into effect this instance what understood
to be its construction of its treaty obligations with France
and learn that the Executive the United States far from
acquescng in the opinion Of Judge Edmond have resolved
to bring the question again before the Supreme Court test
there the constituionaty and legality of its act.
The Convention with England for the exadtion of fuei-
tves from England under which the surrender Of criminals
has frequently been effected both Sides has, more than
that with France, the support of legislative enforce its
execution; and it will thereby be that the doctrine of
Judge Edmonds only nvadaes that Convention ALSO but
renders unconstitutional and illegal proceedings had under
it since its PRONUNCIATION.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-20

BANKS IN MISUNDERSTANDING the local Dues
tons decided by the late election in Mssissippiwas
one in regard TO proposed amendment of the Con-
stituton of that State by which the Legislature is
deprived of the power to charter Banks. This
amendment is said TO have been carried in the affirm
ativeby large majority, that no banks here
after be incorporated in that State.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-20

SAILING or srEAMEns.-Thc Caledonia left Boston for
Liverpool Tuesday with thirty -four passengers and
S637, 357 90 in specie.
The Washington took her departure from New York for
Southampton and Bremen Thursday with $780, 600 in
specie and good number Of passengers amongst whom are
Gen. AnmsTRoSe, United States Consul to Liverpool Mr.
GEo Grssos bearer of dispatches London and Mr. C.
r. GEvESour, Representative Of the State and free city
Bremen.
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Cusros HOUSE, RErREScHMEST.-The New York Elk
press says that Mr. Secretary WALKER has Issued ORDERS
directing reduction of ten cent TO he made in the wages
of those employed in the various Custom Houses throughout
the country 1t also stated that this reduction is applicable
only to the laborcrs, and those Of small salaries.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-20

The Newark ~. J. Advertiser says that gentleman Of
that city has raised Ndparaiso Squash this year which
weighs one kundy,d and Mtyco pounds and is one Of
throe-tlc agge4ae weight Of which is 1922 Ibs-raised
from single seed planted the first week in July. The whole
growth attained in just fifty SIX days.
Squashes Of larger size still exhibited at the late
FAIR Of The American Institute in the city Of New York
Some of them, believe, reached the weight of two hun
dred pounds each
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The Cumberland Mountaineer of Thursday has
the following paragraph
CuEsAPEAKE Ann Ono CASlL.-We learn that the back
estimates due the contractors Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal have been paid them We presume the work
will be commenced and prosecuted Wig rousy in few days
This circumstance has given quite active appearance
the business portion Of community, and confidently
look forward to the coming OF better days.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-20

ENLISTMENT o. ISroNIcArED REcRUITs--The Superior
Court of New York, in the of Henry Pnkham, have
decided that an enlistment the army, whilst the recruit is
in state 0! inoxiclon, not valid The complainant in
the above case i II respectable family, and was clerk in
wholesale store al salary Of 1900 year Being IN
toxcatcd he va induced 70 enlist and sign the roll but was
not paid his honn'y money.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-20

The Tahlequah Cherokee Nation) Advocate
speaks OF the late Colonel PIERCE NJ. BITTER, of
the South Carolina volunteers, who was killed in
Mexico IN the most exalted terms, as follows
"The intelligence of the death Of this gallant oi er has
been received with expressions Of general and
agent Tor THIS nation, during which time his conduct such
as secured him the confidence and of The Cherokee
people He was honest faithful, and enlightened in The dis
charge Of his official duties socabe and hosptabo in m rr-
vae intercourse In his death we feel that we have LOST one
Of our best and noblest Of friends"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-20

DEATH OF EX-SENATOR SwFT.-We regret to
learn that the Hon. BENJAMIN SWIFT of St. Adams,
Vermont died suddenly at that town, last Thurs
day morning Of an attack Of apoplexy.
Mr.. SwIrT was gentleman of high attainments
and experience as a counsellor of law, and one of
the most estmable men in the State of Vermont.
He represented the northwestern district in Con-
gress during two terms, from 1929 to 1893. and
subsequently, served as Senator in Congress curing
the full term of six years, ending in lS39hs col
league being the Hon. SAMUEL PRENTIss, nov Dis
trict Judge of acknowledgement.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-20

The city of Pittsburg has subscribed upwards
of three thousand dollars towards the Washington
Monument fund. Of this sum the workingmen in
ten rolling mills subscribed over one-half.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-20

The Hon. CHARLES BANKHEAD, Charge DAT
fairs from the British Government to the Republic
Of Mexico, sailed from Vera Cruz on the lst in
slant in British steamer for his native country
We are sorry to learn that his health is much i'm
paired. New Orleans paper says
He escorted from the city Of Mexico to Jaspa by
company Of anccrs under flag of He refused an
escort from General Scorr of troop Of dragoons which he
his arrival at Jaapa heartily regretted his escort left
him, and he had pay five hundred dollars for an escort Of
twelve guerrllas to Vera Cruz The Minister was met by
Capt Bscoes company of Louisiana cavalry about nine miles
from the National Bridge, and escorted in, being received
with military honors by Col HUeHEs, in very handsome
manner His health had greatly improved but he still had
70 be carried He arrived in Vera Cruz the Both uItmo
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CHESAPEAKE AND Ono CANAL.-It is st,ted in
the Williamsport Times that the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal will be in good navigabe order by the
latter part of this week, and that by that time a
large and active transportation of flour and other
produce will be commenced.
We learn from undoubted sources that the ar
rangements recently made for providing finds 10
complete the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal hive all
been compleied-the money actually paid, and the
work commenced --BqH. Patriot
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The BATTLE OF Ell MoLINo DEL REY.--From
the official dispatches, now publishing in the jour
nails, this battle, fought the 9Th OF September,
under the immediate command of Gen. WORTH,
should seem to be one of the most brilliant achieve
ments of the war. With force consisting of only
three thousand one hundred men, in the short space
of two hours, an enemy fourteen thousand strong,
commanded by Santa Anna himself, strongly en-
trenched were entirely routed, with the loss to them
Of three thousand in killed and wounded, eight hun
dred prisoners, including ffty-two commissioned
officers three Of the four of their guns and large
quantity Of small arms, and gun and musket ammu-
milton. Five TO one. with strong entrenchments,
was the proportion Of force against Gen. Worth's
division yet more Of the enemy were slain, wound
ed and made prisoners than the whole American
force engaged The annals of modern warfare
scarcely show parallel to the achievements Of our
troops in Mexico.-Ne York Euening Post.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-20

A brakeman was killed the other morning on the freight
train q the Providence and Worcester railroad lie was
knocked oil the train in passing bridge
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both nations which result believe certain and
inevitable as any event in human destiny Can it be that
there Is an intelligent American blind and mad calmly
propose that the United States after being forced by the act
Of Mexico TO enter her territory defeat her and hode
OF mecess the cloud of esposm that hung
her people, and plant protecting banner over her
ports forresses and capital the expense Of thousands of
precious lives and millions of reasureshoud once, with
out indemnity for the past present. future without
plshng peace justice, abandon
MAS BEEN THRUST INTO ouR HANDS I"
Mad the writer Of this may be allowed to be- he
yet has method in his madness y for his idea Of the
folly of not cuchng the "spendd prize" has foundation
if you take from under the seeoyped fsehood that the
United States "orced the act Of Mico 10 enter her
trrfory How does this consist, by the way, with the
proposition with which the writer out that Pho
vrDEScr, and not Mexico, that wled this war ~
The article Of the Sun" goes TO say, in the
strain that the glorious serrs and valleys of Mexico
FArED be linked 10 the mountains and praires Of the
United States" &c. Politicians may connive or quake
:" and rcmbe they wi-Wimot Provisos Abolition and
" Disruption Of The Union, lost in The tremendous
" shout Of the American peoph, Merco ,gusi n5shaH mt
" De dbandonedl" Shall resist Providence that guides
the course Of nations" &C. In the opinion Of this writer
the reader will perceive, it is resisting Providence not
niLafc the Mexican nation, and, by way of indemnity
rendering that favor to our sister Republic not to approprae
TO ourselves her glorious serras and valleys and whatever
other wealth she possesses All this mere rayinc of perverted
wound up by the following modest summary Of what
isl be accomplished before retire our arms from Next
CONTINENT for freedom, 1.-The freedom of martial
law is boundary The icebergs The north The oceans
"east and Des and Central America until zoe need IL o.,
The south, and effort Of that bouadary no human poccr can
stop Tic irresistible current Of tie Angio-Saron race -
1t be Of surprise that such an Article as this
arocius in its spirit, and rapacous its pre,enson
should find favor with the government paper, which lately de-
cared that end the present without obtaining large
portion Of Mexican territory, "was utterly at ~ treru
american instinct " though every instinct Of the American
people in favor Of war; for the purpose and Of
flchng the property Of their ncghbors.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-24

Of laying The abolition petition, presented yeslef-
day on the table. His name, he found, was re.
corded in The negative. He wished it corrected.
1t was corrected accordingly, and the vote then
stood, yeas 90, nays 81 The Speaker said he
voted 10 the negative, which made a lie-conse-
queny the motion 10 lay the petition on The table
was still lost.
The Chair said the first business in order, un-
der the rules, would be call on the States Tor pc.
tiIions; which, being done, several petitions and
memorials were presented, and appropriately
disposed Of
Committees were next called on for reports
Next resolutions were called Tor.
MIR Lincoln, of Illinois, submitted series OF
resolutions, calling upon he President 10 inform
Congress whether The spot on which the FIRST blood
was shed in The beginning Of the war with Mex
leo is or is not on The soil OF the United States ;
whether said spot was or was not ceds1 10 Ibe
United States by France in the Louisiana pur.
chase; and whether said spot was or was mol ce-
ded by he United States 10 Spain in the Florida
treaty of 1919. The resolutions lie over
On motion OF MIR. Vinton, the House resolved
itself into committee Of The whole (Mr. j. X. In
gersoll in The chair) and took up the bill to supply
a deicieDy in The appropriation tor line subsis-
lence department. Said bill being read and
agreed TO, on motion the committee rose and re-
pOTltu. nc I1ouSc IhSH fdSSeu Npe u'i' "'oeo"
its several readings.
On Mr.. Vntons motion, the House again went
into committee OF the whole-Mr. J. R. Ingersoll
again in the chair.
Mr.. Vinion submitted a resolution referring
the various portions OF the Presidents annual
message to the standing committees.
MIR. CliDgman rose, and saying that he had an
amendment TO propose, which he did not know
that he ought 10 offer, made set speech 10 the
House on The subject of slavery, abolition, agita-
lion at The South and North, The rights OF new ter
rilories the Presidency, &c, &c. He maintain
ed the just compromises CT The constitution for III
portions Of the country.
After he had concluded he offered his amend
ment.
Mr.. Giddines moved division Of The resolu
lion, SO that each subject might be separately act
ed upon. But before any action was had, On
motion, the committee rose.
A resolution was adopted, that when the
House adjourn tomorrow, il would adjourn I'M
I'll Monday next.
And then the House adjourned until tomorrow.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-24

A ;e.l,ii tornado has recently swept through
Sou.h Alabama, beginning in The lower part o'
Baldwin, moi far irem the Gulf coast, passing
along the ridge which fotms Montgomery hhl
and The Tensaw. l.,oFe up every thing in us
way-snapping Of trees Of all Sizes oe'eta'
houses we're prot,aled iu BALDWIN anu ihaNy
persons covered with The ruins; but they eScaPeu
with severe injuIies.
On the ION instant, near Marion, The dwelling
aud Observation-Disclosures OF Dr.. Robert Foster were
blown down; but, strange to say, only one Of lnei'
numerous inmates go TO 40 persons) was Killed
The houses of James Wallace, Thomas Driver
and Dr. Yamperl and others, were shattered &c
pieces. The noise announced the storm nall an
hour in advance Of its progress. 1t is described
as being lerrible-"like The shock OF TWO opposing
-