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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-05-08
MISCELLANEOUS.

EMrsnATIoy Upwards Of 5000 German emgrants
have, within the last fortnight passed through Cologne ON
their way Bremen Havre, and Antwerp where they will
take their departure for America The greater part OF them
seemed be rather well Off The town of Menden lately
full Of emgrants that resembed the of wandering
tribe the streets literally crammed with baggage and
people waiting for the steamers is calculated that 900
Germans will emgrae this year. The desire TO emigate has
extended districts in Germany where before
felt and among others the rich and fertile Saxon province
of Prussia. The Nuremberg Correspondent says that the
whole Of the inhabitants (x hundred of the village Of Meim
bressen Electoral Hesse, about emgrate to America
STRANGE CHEcK.-A letter from Stockholm of the 10th
,ultimo contains the following curious statement
"When King Gustavus Adolphus killed at the battle
Of Luzen 1882, the finances Of Sweden such de-
porabe that the great dgn,aes Of the Crown,
dams of Christina, the Kings daughter (aerward the cele
brated Queen obliged contract debts for her educa
ton An acknowledgment Of of these debts signed by
them, Of Queen Christina has just been presented to
the Minister of Finance, with demand for payment II
for 900 crowns, (270 000 and drawn up at Stock
holm the oath of December 1885, when Queen Christina
10 years Of age in favor of certain James Kreves
citizen of Lubbock 1t spuaes that 20 years after date the
Swedish Government should be obliged pay $4,000
the first demand, that the debt shall become void,
and that shall bear per cent interest At the foot OF the
acknowledgment these words, written in French by Queen
Christina, Approuvee, Compegne, 1857 Christina X
"Ths curious document has been shown Minister Of
Finance by banking house at Stockholm, acting the
preventative Of NJ Krngh pastor Of the Of Wodgk,
in the Grand Duchy of Meckenburgh Srelz This person
says that he lately found among his family papers, and he
claims be descended from James Kreves in whose favor
signed He consequently demands from the Govern
ment 5000 crowns, 100000 francs in capital, and
900 francs interest thereon for 20 years per
cent Before giving definite with respect the
value Of the document the Government has invited NJ Kragh
prove his descent from Keves and his right the posses
ion of the paper. -Gahgnan2s Messenger.
computed that there in France AGO. 900 dogs,
each about half pound Of bread
day. In times Of scarcity the dogs fare better than In
Constantinope there half million Of dogs. nearly all OF
which take Of themselves In Bropc they are costly
appendagc to family,
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-05-08

Vera Cruz correspondent of the New York Sun says
alt is fortunate there few Americans at Vera Cruz when
Scott and Perry drew up r forces around it, for know not
how or where they would have found refuge Cerfainh
not al The hands Of their countyen but state wha,
when declare that the four five citizens Of The Uni
ted States who driven by the bombardment wander
ed from vessel 10 vessel soliciting shelter and ,oere every
,re refused if they did preface their request by the dis
play Of the omnpotent dollar"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-05-08
PUBxasnED mr. G.sLEs : sE4rOm
TERMS

Two DoLLARs year, Osx DOLLAR for the first regular
session of each Congress and FFrr CExTs for the final
sion of each Congress- and the for each Extra SEES
ton--payable in all cases in advance. 5gaaa3
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24

is said, is being prepared, and large numbers of
mules, amounting in all to three thousand. have
been collected in the country below, to be employ
ed ut is repored) for packing and several thousand
more are wanted.
II seems TO me, however. that Mexico. or rather
the factions which rule it, will be forced to peace
Already the States of Tamaulipas, New Leon, and
Coahaiia, 1--WE are just informed by tho Mexicans
here.) have avowed their opposition. to continu-
ance of the war, and declared their determination
to assume position Of neutrality. These indica-
tlons, together with the terrible defeats and losses
which they have recently met with, added to their
own civil distractions and want Of means to carry
on the war. one would suppose might incline them
to peace, il terms at all advantageous, or even tole-
rable, were offered them by our Government. This,
though, few weeks will decide.
The four members of my company who were left
at Camargo, viz: Goens, Huffman, Emmerson and
Caldwell, have received Surgeons certificates for
discharge. anu two more, Cyrus White and w. G..
Ayres will doubt also be discharged the first OPP
portunity. We have nine OH the sick list at this
time, though none OF them are in the Hospital
Yours, SC.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24
GEN. TAYLoR's PROCLAMATION.

The Proclamation issued by Gen. TAYLOR to
the people OF Mexico Immediately after the battles
of Palo Alto and Resaca de Ia Palma, it appears,
was prepared at Washington. The last Augusta
Democrat, to prove that the old Generals opinions
as to the necessity aud justice of the war are ncon
s,s'ent with those Of the Wing party, quotes this
Proclamation, and we, therefore, publish for its
special benefit the following despatch from the Sec
ietaIy OF War, which enclosed that document,
hoping that it will convince our neighbor, at tho
same time, that the Proclamation Of Gen. Scott,
ito be found on the first page Of this paper,) ema
mated from the same source:
FROM HOUSE DOCUMENT NO. 10, I'D SESSION
18th CONGRESS-
Letter Of the Secretary of War to Gen. TAILOR.
WAR DEPARTMENT, June 4, 1876.
SIR: send herewith number of copies of a
procamation in the Spanish language. addressed to
the people of Mexico, which you are requested to
sign and cause to be circulated in the manner and
TO the extent you may deem proper. You will use
your utmost endeavors to have the pledges and pro.
misses therein contained carried out to the fullest
tent There are also sent, some copies of the pro.
camation in the English language.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
w. J.. MARCY, Secretary Of War.
Brevet Major General u. Taylor,
Commanding Army of Occupation, Texas.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24
Augusta Co., Va, June Is, IS47.

Mr. Editor,-ln your paper of the Sd instant
you spoke of Mr.. ARCHIBALD $. LEssLY as beng
the only representative of old Augusta ON the bloody
field of Buena Vista. | would inform You that
Lieut.. SAMUEL FINLEY MGUFF1N, one Of two
twin brothers, and son Of MIR. Samuel M'Guffin OF
this county, was attached to the Sd Regiment In
diana Volunteers, and fought most nobly through
out the whole engagement, and, | am glad to add =,
was one Of the few who escaped unhurt, not how
ever without the scabbard Of his sword being shot
from his side. S. +. M'Guflin was born and raised
In this county and removed few years since to In
diana, where he volunteered in the service Of his
country.
Mr.. JOHN TATE M'GgFFIN. the other brother,
was in the thckes Of the fight at Cerro Gordo, and
also escaped unhurt though his comrades fell on his
right and left He was attached to the Regiment
Of mounted Rifles commanded by the intrepid
Col. Harvey. Yours, SC.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24
THE PESTTLENCE IN CANADA

MIR. Douglass, health officer below Quebec, wrote
to Mr.. Buchanan, for the information OF the Mavor
dated Crosse Isle, June 8, as follows:
''But out Of the 1000 or 5000 that left since
Sunday, at least t,cO thousand will fall sick some
where before two weeks are now over. They
ought to have accommodations for 1000 sick. AT
least, in Montreal and Quebec. as all the Cork and
Liverpool passengers are half dead from starvation
and want before embarking and the least bowel
complaint, which is to come with change of
food, finishing them without a struggle never
saw people so Indifferent to life They would re-
main in the same berth with dead person until
the seamen or captain dragged oft the corpse with
their boat hooks
Good God! what evil will befal the CITY wher-
ever they aightl Hot weather will increase the
evil"
The Montreal Herald remarks
Mr.. Douglass apprehensions are already fulfil
ed here. Our marine hospital is filling up fast
2oo patients in it already, and there is only room
for BOO. Sheds are being erected on the vacant
ground adjoining that building. Several deaths
have occurred in the hospital
The New York Commercial Of Tuesday aPter-
noon says:
owe learn from gentleman who arrived from
Quebec this morning, that at Crosse Isle on Satur-
day, the 9TH inst. there were sixty funerals and
on Monday the 9TH, one hundred and sixty There
were about $4,000 emigrans on board vessels al
anchor, fifteen hundred of whom were sick. and
there were eleven hundred sick on the island. In
Montreal and Quebec, advertisements were pasted
upon the walls for seventy nurses"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24
GENERAL SCOTT'S ARMY.
EDITORIAL CoRREsPoNDENcE OF THE PIcAYUNE.
JALAPA, MEXICO, May o. IS47.

EDITORIAL CoRRESPoNDENCE OF THE PIcAYUNE
JALAPA, MEXICO, May %, IS47.
A statement is made in many of the papers of
the United States, believe in the Union among
others, to the effect that General SCOTT will short
ly have ~, men with which to march upon the
city of Mexico. The assertion may not be positive
y made, but it is given in such way that the pub
lie may really think that he has this overwhem-
ing force. Now, what is the real state Of the case
will give it, formed upon the last data.
There are not on this line OF operations including
the garrisons Of Vera Cruz, Jaapa, and Perote
there not, say, more than 1000 effective men,
all told; nor are more than 900 recruits at the
present time on the way TO swell the number
After leaving Perote Gen. Scott will not have more
than o,OUO-at least not more than 8 ,500-to move
upon the city of Mexico-infantry, artillery, dra-
goons, sappers, ordnance men, and volunteers, all
told. 10 be sure they are all good men and true,
and In body can fight their way into or out Of the
country; but all will see that this force is not half
as large as the public may think it is judging from
the erroneous statements made in some of the jour
nails of the country. Whether the army should
meet with new successes, or whether a reverse
should overake it, in either case the number of
men should be known-if successful, the greater
Will be the credit due to the few who achieve new
laures II the contrary, the exact number of men
sent so far into the heart of an enemy's country
should be known and published ''England eX-
poets every man to do his duty"-from the small
number OF men sent on an enterprise which is ex.
trcmey perious, it would seem that the United
States expects every man to do more. Cen Scott
has not half the men the public in the United States
think he has. Yours, Sc G.W.K.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24
THE RESULT IN NEW YORK

The Democrats have elected all the Judpes of
Appeals, viz: Messrs. Bronson, Ruggles, Gardi-
ner, and Jewe;t, 10y an average majority of about
$4,000.
Of the Justices of the Supreme Court, the De
mocrats have elected TWENTY TWO, viz the entire
four in the lst, I'd, 5h, and 9th districts. three in
the 4th, two in the Sd, and one in the 9TH districts
and the Wings have elected TEN, viz: two in the
3D. one In the 4th three in the 9th, and four in the
9Th.
The Democratic Clerk of the Court of Appeals
IS elected by something over 5000 majority
Such is the result Of the first election under the
new Constitution. Something over one half the
electoral vote has been poled. So says the Albany
Argus. democratic paper.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24
HAPPINESS.

Two wealthy citzons Of Boston, now pretty well
advanced in life, were conversng in regard to the
period when they had best enjoyed themselves. al
will tell YOU" says one, "when most enjoyed my
life: soon after | was twenty one, | worked for
Mr.. --, laying stone wall, at twenty five cents
per day" "Well," replied the other, "that does
not differ much from my experience When was
twenty, hired out at seven dollars per month I
have never enjoyed myself better since.D
The experience Of these two individuals teaches
first, that ones happiness does not depend on the
amount Of his gains, or the station he occupies !;
second, that very small beginnings, with industry
and prudence, may secure wealth.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24

O. We clip the following from the last number
of the Houston Telegraph:
The POISONING Casa report has reached
us from the east, that Mr. Wilkinson, who fled i'm
mediate!y after the wedding party was poisoned at
his house, has been captured and hung by party
of Regulators. 1t is said that he confessed that he
had given the arsenic to the cook purposely to be
mixed in the cake. He belonged to the Moderator
PARTY of Sabine, and he stated that he took this op
Iorlunity to destroy as many Regulators as possible
to revenge himself for the injuries they had inflicted
upon him and his friends. He has made fearful
atonement for this horrid crime but we fear others
may be implicated, and the bloody feuds of the
Regulators and Moderators may be renewed.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24

o. The Wings of Alabama are confident of
eecting three members of Congress at the approach
ing election, viz: Ex-Governor John Gayle, in the
Mobile District; the Hon. Henry W. Hilliard, in
the Montgomery District. and Mr.. Murphy, in the
i uscai oosa District. In this last, Mr. VIM. w.
Payne, the bosierous and veheInen, Iocofoco in
the last House, has been ruled off the track to give
place to Mr.. lnge.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24

o. There was a lamentable steamboat accident
on the Mississippi river opposite the town of Co
lumbia, on the 4th instant. The steamer Edna.
Capt. Phillips. burst her four boilers, killing TWEEN
ty or more persons and wounding several others.
The following is list of the passengers killed
Judge Mayo, Harrisonburg, La. Mr.. Hill,
Champagnoe, Ark. MIR. Odel, Union District,
s. C.; MIR. King, Union District, S. c.; Mr. DAILY,
Claiborne, La. and Mr.. JONES' Florida.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24

0J-The Harrisonburg Republican of Saturday
last states that some of the farmers Of Rockingham
have commenced cutting their wheat, which pro-
misses fair average yield and of excellent quality.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24

65' Lieut.. Hunter, the Hero of Alvarado. is to
nave command of one of the vessels now being fitted
out for the Mediterranean.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24

The Brattleboro' Phoenix asserts that nothing
has been heard in that town of the death of the
English robber, "Thunderbolt," there, under an
assumed name, after practising number of years
as physician. So the story lately going the round
is all a hoax.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24

os- The Philadelphia North American and y.
8. Gazette have been united. Messrs. Graham &
McMichael having purchased the latter Journal
from Joseph r. Chandler, esq. for $4,000 Mr.
Chandler retires into private life.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24

MG We are requested to give notice that the
annual Examination of the Pupils a: the Virginia
Institution tor the Education of the Deaf and Dumb
and OF the Blind, will be held on Friday the 25th
instant. The public are invited to attend.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24

L ne Farmers in the Western States have sent
pressing orders to New York for hiring all the Eu.
Iopean Immigrants who land there. Every immi-
grant who IS in health and willing to work is pla
ced on board cunveyances for Ohio, Indiana. I'M
nos no Missouri Wisconsin and iowa--the farmers
million Of Immigrants this year instead Of bu,~
dred thousand.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24

Col. Alexander w. Doniphan the heroic com
nander OF Che chihuahua expedition, whose trim
phant march resembles the progress Of Cortez. Ia
spoken Ut as the WING candidate for the next Co
vernon OF NissouTl. How happens it that nearly
"Mexican Whig2"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24
GENERAL. PILLOW.

This officer sailed from New Orleans on the 9th
inst, for Vera Cruz.
IN an address to the public, Cen. Pillow attempts
70 diScredl the statement of the officers Of the Ten
hessee regiment, BY adveTng to the facts that the
officers OF other regiments had not affixed to their
signatures. Among others, no refers to s'Capt
Williams, who commanded the independent Ken
lucky company" and who, Gen. Pillow says he had
been informed from the most reliable sources, Sin
dlgnantly refused to sign it," when Col. Haskell
presented it to him for that purpose. But in the
Baltimore Sun of Wednesday last, it is stated that
capt Williams, of the Clarke county (Ky) vo-
iuneers, has made report to Gov Owsley The
statements in regard to Gen. Pillow, made by the
officers of the I'd Tennessee regiment, 10 which
Capt WIS company was attached, in the battle OF
Cerro Gerdo, are fully corroborated Jy him. So
that the fiatterlog inference, based upon the non
appearance OF Captain WilIiams's signature to toe
statement OF the Tennessee officers, is sbc.r 10 be
entirely unRounded
There is but one course for Gen. Pillow to pur-
sue and that is to demand court of inquiry. If
ne fails to do so, it will he antamount to confes-
SION Oh inc truth OF the charge against him--Whg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24

o. The bark Chancellor of New York, captured
by the U. s. brig Dolphin, on the coast Of Africa,
as being engaged IN the slave trade, arrived at New
York on the morning of the 10th instant, in charge
OF Lieut. Dulany and prize crew, and having also
on board, the captain, two mates, and six seamen
OF the Chancellor, who were taken in charge bv
Deputy Marshal Smith. There were no slaves on
board the Chancellor at The time OF her capture.
but circumstances OF suspicion existed which war
ranted it is said, the Dolphin in sending her home
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24

The Washington Union is verv much ANNOYED
by the proceedings of meeting ofthe "democrats1
OF Monmouth, New jersey. by whom Gen. TavIor
mas rrn put IN nomination for the next Presidency.
ne onio urges It's friends not to ''comrnit" them
selves but it will mrge thousand of them in v.;n
Don /ack VIII scatter the t0cofocos as he has in
yarably done the Mexicans should he be c,pdi-
date for the Presidency-Jp bir - 'S''''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24
We Learn from the NorGok Beacon that there

We learn from the Norfolk Beacon that there
was, few days since, personal renconre at York
town between Thomas Nelson, u S. Collector.
and Nessrs p. A. Southall, and Parker Nelson
was shot by Soutbal in the abdomen by q pistol
ball. Southall was cut by Nelson in the back of
his neck, and his neck and face laid open 10 the
corner Of the mouth The quarrel was originally
between Mr.. Nelson and Major Anderson-but as
the latter was an old man. his connection. Mr..
Southall, took up for him We regret to record
such proceedings.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24

OF Mr.. Webster told the people of Savannah in
his speech there, that the Massachusetts, people,
must continue TO be for their Southern friends.
''hewers OF ice and coolers of water" The ice
ponds nesr Boston settle that point
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24

=, we learn from the Missouri papers that the
mormons nave broken up their winter lodges, and
portion OF them taken up their line Of march anew
across the plains. They are to move in detach-
ments. and are said to be now well supplied with
artillery. The st. Louis Union says :-"Some
will encamp and put in crops at suitable points on
their route to California, and others will push for
ward to the Gland Of promise" The snow was
very deep on the plains at The last dates, and hea
Wy rise may be expected in June. The OREGON
and California etnigrants are moving forward, and
have with them 500 wagons.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24

%, AT last accounts from Tampico many cases
Of the yellow fever had occurred, and thew were IN
the increase IT. is sad that on the morning Of the
Ind instant only one sergeant and two men ont Of
one OF the Louisiana companies, repo,ted them
selves Tor duty, the rest being sick.
The great Refraction Circle ordered st tho NJ.
HJndi observatory some two years ago from tile
!pesSrS. frteI, from Munich, has arrived Itcame
W eight large boxes. and is one of the most spen.
u " 'lslrutnehis-not to be used as equatorial
III we world. In all its parts it bears marks Of tho
lioS' exquisite workmanship. 1t was made. to the
l',nuest parts, after plans and drawings furnished
G Sy Lieut. Maury, Superintendent Of the National
,DoSeLsssoIy' and is pronounced by the makers TO
70 'oo oest and most perfect instrument that has
ever come from their hands. It is Tor tho purpose
among other things, Of investigating some Of the
l9s' interesting and delicate problems in practical
as'fonomy--viz pafallax of the fixed stars, atmos.
Pnencai refractons, and the effect Of the moon up
on the plumb-liue. The duties on it amounted n
upwards Of $500.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24

e1- A large Convention of the friends for the
Improvement Of the harbors on the Lakes and the
navigation Of the Western and Southwestern rivers
is to be held in Chicago. on the 9th of July. The
st. Louis Republican says it will be one of the
ablesi bodies ever assembled in this country. A.
mong the number who are expected to be present
are the following Mr.. Clay. Mr.. Webster, Silas
Wright, Mr.. Benton, Gov. Young. Mr.. Fillmore,
Gen. Cass, Gov. Corwin. and Mr.. Hanpepan The
voice of this Convention ought to produce powey-
ful impression on Congress aud the whole country.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24

The New York Journal of Commerce illustrates
III o''e, out striking manner the inconvenience
ana costi'ness of the Subtreasury scheme. ,Tbe
government: IT says, has large sums to paw in New
dreams :, whiIe lis money is in New York. The
discussing officers, therefore. rive draf,s =, .ho
Treasury at Washington, which drafts are sold 10
large sums at one per cent. discount. "This ,,
says the Journal. sis so much loss to the cit;,e,
Claimants and so much injustice on the part of the
Government, aud all from the operation of thar
miserable abortion Of politiua fnancernp the Sinh.
treasury. Ii the old safe and cheap system had
been continued. the money would have been Maid
anywhere and everywhere. just as the convenience
OF government might have required. Now we
have got an expensive and dangerous machine 80.
TO do Observation-Disclosures Whie
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-24

The Harrisburg Argus, one Of the organs of the
Iocofoco State Administration In Pennsylvania l.
out in favor of Gen. Taylor for the Presidency.