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FROM THE BRASOs.

The New Orleans National publishes letter dated Bra
Santiago September g. in which it is stated that there
not vessel at that place adapted to the transportation of the
troops ordered from Gen. TArLoRs army Vera Cruz The
writer adds
0f course nobodyis to blame for sending troops camp
barren desert of burning sand, where there neither
wood waters the stormy hand and adj
hesyeness enough in the drifting and parchng sands hold
tent pin or give permanency to tent poe The
quence will be alternate parchng and drenchngs whilst await
ing transports which will admirably prepare the troops for the
graveyards of Vera Cruz"
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MAINE.-The clause of the new Constitution
limiting the amount of State credit was carried at
the late election in the State of Maine by large
majority. The clauses making plurality of votes
sufficient for the election of Governor, Senators,
and Representatives, also carried though the vote
is very close, particularly in respect to Governor.
This is grlevous blow to political Aholitionsm,
which is of no consequence, except in the States
where majority of all the votes is necessary to a
choice By law of the Legislature plurality is
sufficient IN the case of Congressman also. In short,
plurality will hereafter be the governing principle
in all elections in the State of Maine.-Jour. Com.
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WHAT is THE REASON !--If Democracy has not
become by-word and reproach to the land, how is
it that Indiana, with Wing Legislature, and with
a Wing majority in the popular vote, will have, in
the next Congress, only four Wing members, while
our opponents, with minority in the Legislature,
and minority IN the popular vote, retain sac !?
How IS It that Tennessee, with Wing Legislature,
a Wing Governor, and Wing popular vote, will
be represented in the same Congress by Demo-
cratic delegation Indiana State Journal
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Col. BUTLER.-Gen. WORTH, in letter address
ed to the Hon. A. p. BUTLER, speaks as follows o.
the gallant Colonel, who fell at Churubusco
Your brother fell goousy in the great battle of the
20b under the gates of Mexico In that bloody conflict
man gave higher evidence Of vaor and patriotism exhibit
ed brighter example. He fell when it Gods WILL pre-
cisey be would have desired die His body rests here
his memory in the hearts of his countymenhs spirit brgh
and pure as his blade, with his God"
COL Butler, it appears by another letter, applied
to Gen. Worth to be placed in the fight, his regimen
having been directed to remain at San Augustin.
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The SICKNESS AT New ORLEANs.-ln announc-
ing diminution of deaths in the city of New Or
leans for the week ending the 18th instant, the
!" National of that city remarks:
Although the ravages of the fever not ightfu
they have been, yet the poison still abroad and uen
but the material upon which operates has decreased
and is decreasing daily The moment subjects enter the
city, that moment the malady springs upon them 1t is the
opinion of best physicians that if half the absenees
should now, the pesence would become deadly
in its character than Our absent friends keep
away until fros-a killing fost-shall relief"
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INDIAN TREATIES.

The Daily Wisconsin " states some particulars
of treaty recently concluded with The Chippewa
and Pillager Indians, in the Territory of Minnesota,
10y which appears that the following are the boun-
daries of the lands which have been ceded 10 the
United States by these two Indian tribes:
'The first treaty concluded Fond du Lac at Lake
Superior the I'd Of August ls47, with the Chippewas of
Lake Superior and the Mississippi The land purchased is
bounded the east by the Mississippi river the north by
the Crow Wing and Long Prairie rivers the by the
boundary line between the Sioux and Chppewas and the
south by the Watab This land be the future home
of the Winnebagoes.
rhe second treaty concluded Leech Lake, August
2ls ls47 with the Pager Indians This purchase is adj
joining the purchased of the Chppewa and lying be-
tween Long Prairie and Leaf rivers"
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POLICE lSTELIsEScE-An investigation took place, few
days ago. before Justices John D. Clark and John L. Smith,
in case Of alleged kidnapping 1t appears that commun-
cation had been received by the Mayor Of this city that white
had been detained at Memphis Tennessee, having in his
charge two cooed lads named Bsow, who suspected
had been kidnapped proved by testimony before the
Justices that the two coored boys left free by the will Of
their former owner, Mr. Harris of Alexandra they were
subsequently bound to Mr. Matthew Thomas plasterer Of
this city The justices decided to hold Thomas bail for
appearance the next term Of the Criminal Court Measures
also taken the arrest in Memphis of Thomas
Davis negro buyer who offered the boys for sale as slaves
for life.
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GEoLoGY.-The American Geological Society
has been in session in Boston during the past week
Many distinguished biologists and scientific men
have been in attendance. Many valuable papers
have been read before the Society, and variety
of topics connected with geological science have
been discussed. 1t has been decided to hold an
other meeting next September. The following Off
GERS for the ensuing year have been elected
w. c. REDFIELp, Chairman Prof w. r. JOHNSON, Sc
cretary B. SILLIMAN, Jr., Treasurer.
Standing Commitee-W. c. Redfeld, W. r. Johnson,
B. Sillman, p o6co DR.. j. E. Holbrook, Prof H. d.
Rogers, Prof b. Silman, senior President E. Hitchcock
Dr. s. G. Morton, Lardner Vanuxen, Dr. c. L. Jackson
James d. Dana, John l.. Hayes.
Local CommiHee-Dr. s. G. Morton, Chairman Dr.
Robert Hare Professor s. s. Haldeman James Dundas Esq.,
Richard c. Taylor, Esq James B. Rogers, Dr. j. K Mitch
ell, William Hembel, Esq, Thomas B. Wilson, Esq., Peter
A. Browne. Boston Journal
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THE WINGS OF MASSACHUSETTS.

A Convention Of the Wings of the State of Mas
sachusetts was held at Springfield on Wednesday
last for the purpose of nominating candidates for
State Offices; the Hon. GEO. AsHMuN presiding.
Governor BRIGGS and Lieutenant Governor REED
were unanimously nominated for reelection.
The Resolutions of the Convention, which were
adopted unanimously, were strong against the Mex
lean war and the extension of slavery. We shall
publish them all when we receive them. Two of
them related to Mr.. WEBSTER the first speaking
in his praise, and the second recommending him to
the Wing National Convention as the first choice
of Massachusetts for President Of the United States
The Hon. RUFUS CHoATE and VIM. G, BATES
were appointed Delegates at large to the Whig Ma.
tionaI Convention.
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with deep regret that discharge the office Of Stain,
the death Of Captain LAsDoS NJ CARTER late Of yrc;n.
of the United States Marine Corps who breathe his last :.
Norfolk on the Goth September, at one o'clock p M He
arrived at Norfolk on the 10Th from the virginia springs. in
very feeble condition and, at his request was admitted
into the Hospital that he might have the care and pofs
sional experience Of his old and attached friend Dr.
HANSON.
Captain CARTER was gentleman of ACCOMPLISHED man.
nefs OF fine education amabe temper and highly respeed
by an extensive acquaintance. Union
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MILITARY MovEMESTs.-The New Jersey Battalion Of
Volunteers recently mustered into the service Of the United
States, sailed for Vera Cruz Wednesday morning 1t
sss of four companies, and aggregate Of 343 men.
The officers are as follows Lieut. Col Dickinson Wood
ruff Captains H. A. Nagee, J. Reynolds, ID. Mcdowell
and d. Pierson; Leuenans ]. H. Stiles, E. M. Bard w
L. Young, and ]. vanhouten; and Cd Leutenans J. W.
Mickle, II. G. Spman Am. Law, c. Abrams, j. Mellow
ell A. Mckinley, E. Ferris, and F. Harrison.
Lieut.. Bard, who for a short time cadet at West
Point has been appointed Adutan and Lieut. Mickle Act
ing Assistant Quartermaser and Commissary.
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ALBANY AND WORCESTER RAILwAI.-The gain on the
western Railway IN the last week, 900, and the
three past weeks show $50 increase over tho correspond
ing period of 1916 The estimated amount Of receipts for
the present financial year, which closes on the 3oh Novem
bcr is sl25oooo, 100000 gross gain from which de-
duct one'hrd for increased expenses and there remains
s2ooooo or five per cent the present share capital Of
Tour millions As the nett income last year within ac-
non OF seven per cent that Of the present be far from
Twelve The July dividend four, and five be paid IN
January, three per cent? hundred and twenty thou
sand dollars, be added the reserved fund.- tor conn-
gences."
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The Wing State Convention of New JERSEY on
Thursday nominated the Hon. WILLIAM WRIGHT,
of Essex county, as the Wing candidate for Gov
ernor. Mr.. WRIGHT represented the Essex dis
trict in the last Congress. DANIEL HAINEs, of
Sussex, is the Democratic candidate for the same
Office
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The Philadelphia Pennsy states that the
for machinery the great steamer authorized to be built
the Gopo Navy Yard have procured a site that place
for erecting foundry and corresponding works for
that and other objects.
The erection Of the frame of the projected steamer at
the Brooklyn Navy Yard in active Of progress She
to be Of medium size, 100 tons burden calculated
that from twelve months will be required TO finish her
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AsTI-RESTIsM.-The Hudson Republican says that
other attempt made by the sheriff sell the property of
Samuel Hasead and Philip b. Miller upon which he had
levied and which he had before cndeavOred to sell.
GA large number Of persons present-near a hum
dred each place-bu would bid. Before he
turned the sheriff arrested Barent Van Wagner, against
whom he held bench Van Wagner, it will be
remembered the person put into possession of the place
occupied by James L. Weeks when the latter turned
out of his house midnight by gang of Calico Indians
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The recent Wing State Convention in MICHIGAN
made choice Of Delegates to National Conven-
ton for Presidential nomination. They are as
follows: Charles p. Babcock and Joseph r. HI
fams, at large Samuel BarstoU, Horace MoDer,
and f.. ". Peck from the districts. They propose
that the Convention be held in May or June next
at Baltimore.
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The Democratic State Convention of New Y rk,
to nominate candidates for State officers to be sup
ported at the ensuing election, met at Syracuse on
Wednesday. preliminary vote was taken, which
showed majority of ten for the Flagg party, more
Familiarity known as the /" Old Hunker y party.
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Major Gen. PATTERSON, and Col. ABERcRoMBIE
and Lieut.. WILLIAMS his aids-de-camp, and also
Major WILLIAM I'll. Polk, of the Dragons, sailed
from Pensacola on the 10th ultmo for Vera Cruz
The same vessel took out two companies of Florida
volunteers
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The Lexington (Ky.) Reporter of the 18th in
slant says: "Mr. CLAY returned to Ashland from
his late visit to the Virginia Springs and Cape May
on Saturday last. His friends will be gratifed to
learn that he is in the enjoyment Of excellent
health -
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When the railways first constructed many Of them
had the rails laid granite blocks These blocks make the
travelling them very uncomfortable, and il has been
found that the carriages on such roads become unfit for
vice much than those in where the rails laid
wooden sleeper The stone work generally removed
and wood Is substituted Com. Adr.
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FROM VERA CRUz.-The U. S. steam-transport
ship Massachusetts, Capt. Wood in nineteen days
from Vera Cruz, arrived at New York on Satur-
day morning.
The Massachusetts left Vera Cruz on the 9Th
instant, two or three days later than previous
advices. The steamer finn McRin was waiting
at Vera Cruz for dispatches from Mexico, an
nouncing the result of the peace negotiation.
Lieut.. McCoRKLE brings intelligence of the death
of Col. BURNETT, of the New York regiment, who
was wounded at the battle of Churubusco The
Vera Cruz Sun represents him to have been killed
on the spot.
Passengers.-Dr Baltee, U. s. A.; Leuts. Clements
and Webster of the Baltimore Battalion, u S. A. Lieut.,
d. p Corkles, u. s. N.
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GEoRGM.-The election of Governor and Legis-
lature will take place in Georgia on Monday next
The Wing candidate for Governor Is Gen. DUNCAN
l.. CLINcH; the Democratic candidate, GEORGE W.
N. b. Towns. The new Legislature is to choose
a United States Senator in place Of the Hon. JOHN
MACPHERSON BERRIEN
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The Court Martial in the case Of Lieut.. Colonel
Fremont will be convened shortly, and should
not be surprised to learn that orders for the
same had already issued from the War Department.
1t will be of the most interesting trials on re-
cord, and throw, as Lieut.. Col. Fremont says in
his letter to the Union, great light the history of
California, with which he is identified.
TcorresDondeure PbiL,deJnL;a Le1loer
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Tar ANNUAL CONVENTION Of the Protestant EPISCOPAL
Diocese Of New York met in the city Of New York on Thurs
day morning It is said that attempt will be made during
the sitting Of this Convention reinsate Bishop
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Dr. CusSISGHAa is to succeed DR.. Chalmers Princi-
pal Of the New College, Edinburgh and Dr. CAsDLIsu is
to take his place Professor of Divinity.
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CALPoRSIA.--The correspondent of the New Bedford
Mercury from California says that the number of emgrants
from the United States is about 3O0O about oneha of
whom have arrived there during the last The native
population of Upper Caone according to the most anthem
tic data about 30 900 Of whom about 1000 cassed
people of character, and the remaining $4,000 neo
phytes" He is Of opinion that California destined be
grazing rather than agricultural country, the extreme dynes
of the summer causing serious drawback the fertility of
the land which only be remeded by irrigation.
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The remains ofa number of Kentucky volunteers
which were recently brought from the battlefield of
Buena Vista were inferred at Frankfort on Thurs
day last, in the presence Of some two or three
thousand people. The ceremonies were highly
imposing.
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General FLORES formerly the distinguished Pre-
sdent of the Republic of the Equator, is at present
on a brief visit to this city, being on his return
from Europe to South America
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DR.. kINe.-We are happy to learn that DR..
KING, American Missionary in Greece, whose life
has been in considerable danger has at length left
Greece and arrived safely at Geneva
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We chronicle with pleasure the liberality Of the
company owning the French steamers, who have
given thousand dollars to the 1aborer whose legs
were broken by the steamer Union tanning against
the pier in New York.
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GREAT SALE OF WooL-Messrs Perkins & Brown Of
Springfield sold to the Burlington Mills Company Burng
ton Vermont Thursday last two hundred thousand lbs
fine WOOL the following prices viz as S. Co. u.s. and
IS cents per pound.
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DEArH or ASornEn MIsIsrER.--The Rev. DIR. LEAyrL
OF the Methodist Church, is He died of the vel
low fever at Vicksburg the theatre of his ministerial labor
few days since.-N o. Picayune.
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RAILROADS IN ENGLASD AND ScoTLAsD.-Mr Disturnel
has left with beautifully executed map of the English and
Scotch railways from which ii appears that at the present
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SmrwREcE AND Loss or LrE--Thc New Orleans packet
ship AUburn Capt. WnIrr, of and for New York, WINS
wrecked Long Branch Bamega Inlet during the gale Of
Saturday night last and the captain first mate and sixteen
other persons lost She sailed from New Orleans about
the cath uimo.
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The Locoocos of Massachusetts have nominated General
CUSHING their candidate for Governors who, all the
great questions that divide the partes is and has
bcen undoubed indubtabe Wing He is for protection,
anSubeasury, and ant, Locooco or, he be not where
is the evidence Of his recusancy
true he advocated the clothing and feeding Of the Mas
sachuses volunteers the expense of the State instead of
the General Government which required, and should have
paid for their services But SO did FLETCHER WEBSTER
and other Wings who thought that Massachusetts, might per-
form from motives OF charity what the War Department in
all and duty bound and reckessy neglected do
The nomination has been made most OPPORTUNITY Before
the distinguished object Of receive ana respond to the
polite invitation extended to him. the election will have taken
place. II is taking rather unwarantabe liberty with
man. however, to make him nolens rolnS Locofoco candi-
date certain that the members of the Locofo
co Convention have subjected themselves to the danger of
an Indictment for conspiracy to take away the good name of
Gen Cushing " Y. Tribune
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SaIr AunURS-The loss of this ship confirmed Among
The lost were Capt Hoyt Mr. Mebon, First Mate; Mrs
Baker wife Of private Baker, of the army and boy named
Henry, of Bridgeport. The saved arc follows VIM
Sutton, seaman; VIM. Eccleston, do; Thomas Chandler
do; Richard H. Fisby, do Eleanor Fsby, his wife Mr.
Fisby, second mate Thomas Taber, passenger.
When the Auburn left New Orleans she had twenty. six
persons board among them Sergeant Hgbee and
private Baker, of the United States Army, who died on tie
passage The whose are above mentioned were
saved
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Gen Pace DR. De CAMP, Of the United Army, and
Others in advance Of the volunteers whose of service in
New Mexico had expired, arrived Fort Lesvenworh
the 18th instant from Santa Fe. They left Santa Fe the
lIth of August When they took their departure, oil was
quiet in New Mexico which then held by three compa-
Of United States Dragons and three companies of voun
sccrs who had re enlisted under Major Walker
letter from Lieut. Bourman of the Missouri Volunteers
dated Fc August 4h gives an account the surprise
and dispersion of large body Of nsurrcoonss under Con
saes and Core by Major Edmondson the latter part of
July last, the town of Loquesta Major e, took about
fifty prisoners and recapured great number Of American
horses which bad been stolen by the Mexicans The expo
dion appears TO have been conducted with great energy
having marched fifty five miles in twenty -four hours with two
pieces Of cannon drawn by oxen.
The national whig., 1847-07-01
RESTORATIVE FRANCHISE.
CON SUMPTION,-

OUIS FONTAIN, jr., partner of the firm OF
IL Fsntan & Son, Chemists and Prescription
lists TO the Royal University Paris, has established
at Washington city, d. c., depot for the sale OF
the above celebrated compound, at VIM. Adams
Bookstore, No. g. Elliotts Buildings Pennsylvania
Avenue, near Jackson Hall, which they offer
to the American public as sure antidote for Con-
SUMPTION in its c1panced well as iacipieft stages.
Acting directly upon the LUNGS, and arresting
their decay, it not only sootbes and quets at once
the distress and pain attendant upon this hereto
fore regarded fatal disease but restores the lungs
and their sympathising organs, to natural and heal
thy action Accompanying each package are gen
era instructions and directions (translatcd) for its
use, adapted to all cases. and if strictly followed,
will not fail, in every instance-if the lungs are
not wholly consumed-of restoring to health
which may be permanently secured by future care
and avoiding too much exposure to atmospheric
changes. LOUIS FONTAIN.
Price, eight Francs.
ISeFor the information Of persons residing in
the interior; any part of the government-he would
state that the remedy is prepared and imported d.
rect from their Laboratorie, Paris, and that the
same can be transported through mail, as he is ad-
vised by officers Of the Post Office Department, to
any post Office In the country, at the same charge
as for double letter. Any persons, therefore,
residing distant from this city, who may wish to
avail themselves of the remedy, can do so by ad-
dressing him through the mail, post paid. Two
dollars accompanying an order, will entitle per-
son to one whole and one third package.
LOUIS FONTAIN.
The national whig., 1847-07-01

TtHAUNCEY WARRINER has recently added
" to his facilities for manufacturing parts Of
Watches that may be required, by instruments for
that purpose; and having obtained knowledge Of
Watch Repairing by practice in Boston, New York,
Philadelphia and elsewhere, will be able to attend TO
whatever may be offered in this department Of me-
chanics
Chronometer, Duplex, Lever, Lepine, and Re-
peating Watches, accurately repaired also, Common
Watches and Mantel and Eight-day Clocks put in
order, north side Pennsy ylyania avenue, between
Four-an da-half and Sixth streets, the corner Of
the alley east OF Colemans Hotel, sign of the
Watch with Key and Chain and Models rep
resenlng the exterior Of seEregistering Meteoroo
gcal Observatory.
The above location is iii part occupied by STE
PHEN EDDY, who deals in the American manu-
factured Patent improved Perifocal Spectacle Lens
an instrument evidently destined to supersede all
other aid to the human vision; judging from testi
monials Of their superior properties other lens
it will only be necessary to refer TO observation and
facts to establish for them far higher character for
usefulness than has hitherto been attained by the
efforts Of art a..1 science.
S. Eddy also deals in Jewely, fine Watches, Sill
yer Ware, Browns and other Gold Pens.
The public respectfully invited to call, particu-
ary those afflicted with defective sight;-nothing
SO desirable its preservation and improvements
little attention in the selection Of glasses will accom-
pish the one, in some instance both. II is highly
important to see clearly.