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The Caledonia brings fourteen days later
than our advises by the steamship Sarah
Sands
LONDON CORN MARKET,
Throughout The last fortnight a heavy
business he's been transacted in Wheat Flour
and Indian Corn, and the depression which
prevailed in the latter end Of March has Civ
en- way TO buoyancy and activity. The op-
eraiions in Foreign Wheat were moderate,
hut the transactions affected were on advan-
cling terms.
Indian Com was held firmly. in conse-
quence ofthe more encouraging reports from
the Provincial Market.
On the 18th, Wheal advanced from 10
shillings per quarter, ana -Four met ar ex-
cellent, demand at fulra,es.
Indian Corn was quiet but steady 70 value.
A farther advance from Is. TO 4 quarisr IN
Wheat took place on the Nth. Indian. Corn
in demand, but the supplies are almost ex-
hausted, and of American Flour the diminua-
ton OF the stock is so considerable that the
prices OF the best brands are full one shilling
per barrel above the prices sustained on the
18th inst,
Since the 18th the condition Of the Bank OF
England has excited some attention, and a
mong commercial men no little degree Of a.
larm. The Bullion is rapidly disappearing,
and 10 keep il at home the rate OF interest ID
raised 10 counteract the stare oil foreign ex-
changes.
The proceedings in Parliament since the
sailing OF the last steamer possess little in
terest Business will be wound up as spec
Oily as possible, in order 10 prepare for the
dissolution which is to follow in June or July
next Perhaps the history of England for a
century and half does not present time
when less party feeling prevailed
The United States ship ol-war jamestown
Capt. A. Y. Forbes, laden with brcadsiufTs
and provisions for the relief of The distresse d
Irish, arrived al Cork on the 9Th inst. on her
mission Of mercy.
The lady Of Mr.. Bancroft had the honor
Of dining with the Queen al BUCKINGHAM
Palace on the 18th inst.
The West India Royal Mail Steamer Pack
Ell Company have purchased the Grea, Wes-
tern for $3.50
Jenny Linde had arrived al London.
Our accounts from Paris are 10 the 17;h.
by which we learn that the conrem plated ex-
tension OF me present system of free trade in
iood 10 The 3lst ofJuly, 174S, is now certain,
DEAN and lis concomiranis, discomfort and
disorder are hourly increasing in France.
Nj. Ronge is undergoing n months impris-
onment at Breslau, for preaching without
PERMISSION Of The authorities.
The state OF affairs in Ireland is impro-
wing. Matters have reached their worst and
are now mending. The larest accounts of
MI OConncls health are very unsatisfac-
tory.
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THE BAKER FAMILY.

The Baker Family at their Concert given
last Thursday evening did good justice 10
the high popularity which they have acquired
throughout the country rs yocallsis. Their
selcctiohs'o pieces were peculiarly happy in
their moral tendencies, although very prop
erIy interpreted with suf5cieney of the lu
dicTo comic 10 variegase the entertainment
and give an additional zesi 10 the more solid
performances. To ouf Impractical car, the
unsophisiicated airs Of this family warbled
forth as they are in manner so perfectly I'M
austent atious, are far more affecting than the
artistic productions Of the most distinguished
composers. Such. Too, in some measure,
must have been The impressions Of respec-
table audience. who were in attendance, and
who testified their satisfaction by repeated
tokens ofaPprobation-
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VOICE OF VIRGINIA.

Among the most gratifying considerations
connected with our triumphs in Virginia, is
The establishment beyond doubt of the
great unpopularity Of the war in that State
The Wing candidates and the Wing papers
throughout the State, openly took the
ground that the war was uucoustilutionally
begun. The war question was almost the
only one discussed by the opposing candi-
dates before the people. The Wings were
every where reviled by their antagonists as
Mexican Fedcralis,s', and denounced as
wanting IN patriotism, because they would
not sustain the Executive in wrong doing.
he organs Of the President. from the Wash
'ngton Union and the Richmond Enquirer
down, expected TO derive all their political
capital fom holding the Wings up as the
enemies OF their country. The result has
woiully disappointed their expectations
Inc very issue they have raised has estab-
lished startling fact that will be heard by
the President in thunder tones. in the in
most recesses OF the executive palace. The
udr IS not popular. but is condemned eren in
t'rgtnid The PEOPLE says the Rich
mond WING. can discriminate, as The result
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p. S. The mail of to-day confirms the
news of the great battle Of Cerro Gordo just
binted at. On the 18th the advance Of our
army under Gen. Twiggs, numbering 5000.
encountered the Mexicans, who brought on
the battle The main battle was fought on
the 18th, aud resulted in the complete iri
nmph of our arms. The Mexican army was
routed, horse. foot and dragoous: The bat
tie was a bloody one. The American loss in
killed and wounded is stated at 500. No one
can estimate the loss Of The Mexicans.
Five Generals, and Colonies enough TO
command ten such armies as ours and other
officers innumerable have been taken prisoners
together with six Thousand men and ammu-
ntiou, baggage trains &C., &c, Even Santa
Annas travelling coach and his wooden leg
have fallen into our hands, to get Their with all
the money belonging to the army.
Santa Anna escaped by cutting saddle
mule from the harness of his magnificent
coach, and fleeing TO the chapporsl. His
service of massive silver, all his papers, mon-
ey and even his dinner were taken.
The Mexican officers taken had arrived in
Vera Cruz
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MR.. WEBSTER.

A public dinner was given TO this dslln-
| guished statesman, on Thursday evening, at
Richmond at which the attendance was very
large. The evening is spoken Of. as on9
long TO be remembered by those in attend
ance. Mr.. Webster made a speech that has
elected the warmesi praise, hut we have not
seen it reported. When The memory OF
Chief Justice Marshall was announced, says
the Richmond Wing:
"Mr. Webster rose. and after intimating
his purpose to take leave Of his friends, pro
nOuuceG an impromptu eulogy. as brilliant as
it was just. upon the character and public
services Of the late Chief Justice. We have
never had the pleasure of listening to more
finished specimen Of CiccrOnian eloGuencc.
A gentleman, whose tastes and requirements
en.iile his opinion to the utmost respect. re-
marked 10 Us, that not Burke or Sheridan
could have been more ielicitous 10 giving pith
TO thoughts that breathed, 10 words that burn-
ed. We hope to have the pleasure soon Of
vindicaring the correctness of this remark,
by laying before our readers the speech itself,
written outby its author,-and " kich, we NAV
add, was not less worthy of the living Orator
than Of the departed Jurist.'
The Richmond Times has more extend
ed notice Of this festival. The presiding Of
fcer was William II. Mcfarland. Esq. with
Mr.. Webster at his right hand near him, rs
invited guests. were Rev. Moses d. Hoge.
Col. Nj. NJ. Payne, Of the U. S. A. Prof.
Hitchcock, Of Mass. and Messrs. Dan
iel and Patton Of the Virginia Executive
Council. The President made a lew
appropriate remarks as preface TO the fol-
lowing toasis:
Hon Daniel Eebster. Honor IN the STATS
man and Jusist, who is an honor to his cOun-
Try.
Mr. Webster responded in very happy
speech of about an hours duration. in which
he dwelt uPou the Constitution of tho Union
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MONTEREY, Mexico. March 2s, 1917.

MONTEREY, Mexico. March IS, lS47.
Since the late glorious victory at Bucna
Vista all has been quiet save occasionally a
set-to in the streets between some of the
boys, by way Of keeping their hands in.
There is at present no movements oftroops
in this quarter. The Twelve months voIun-
rcers are looking forward with great pleasure
d / is thought by many here that Uncle
Sam' will have 10 hold out great inducements
toprocurc men 10 volunteer or enlist Tor five
years or during the war,
A train Of some eighty or ninety wagons
leave this place in the morning for Camdrgo,
escorted by the Star Regiment list Misss-
sippi Riflemen. us they are termed in these
diggins. Mississippi has been nobly repre-
senled in The field by the LIST Regiment, and
well do they deserve the thanks not only Of
Mississippi but OF the Union, for the gallant
conduct at the storming Of Monterey, and for
tte gaIlan'ry displayed by them on the bloody
held oil Buena Vista. The list of the killed
aud wounded Of tina, regiment is a sufficient
euloglum on their herolsm.
The Mexicans arc returning TO Monterey
IN crowds, and our streets present a lively
and business appearance. The weather Is
delightful, and the climate all thai man ran
wish Tor. ~
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MIDDLEBURY,VT.
Tuesday, May II, lS47.
THE OGDENSBURGH ROAD.

The Editor of the Burlington Free Press
asserts that we are entirely mistaken in sup
posing that any benefit will accrue TO the
Rutland, Fitchburgh, or Cheshire roads
from the construction of the Ogdensburgh.
as recommended by Mr.. Hayward. or if there
is he is not bright enough TO see it. He says
thai Mr., Hayward contenplates no such
thing as connection between the Ogdens-
burgh and Rutland Roads. But he goes too
far in asserting that the report does not clear
" indicate such a connection certainly 10 all
who have less knowledge of the facts than
those who are on the spot We inferred from
that report that the terminus Of the Northern
Road, which was the link Of communication
between the Ogdensburgh and Burlington
was at the latter place where also 1t would
connect with the Central,
But it seems the editor Of the Free Press
puts US in error, The Ogdensburgh is TO
connect with the Central at Essex, or
miles East of Burlington, from whence the
Central nay possible run an out o! the way
course into the village. This, j; is true
would be but small favor 10 either Bur
lipqton or the Rutland road. To equiliZe
the benefits Of the Ogdensburgh road. II
should be connected by ferry from Platts-
burgh or Port Kent. This will probably be
done. The most knowing ones regard
bridging the lake a, Rouse's Point. and from
Alburgh to Swantou. highly visionary
They also regard the objections Of the En-
sineer 10 ferriage across the Lake. because sd
long distracted by Ice as mere bugbear
when it is considered that this obstacle IS less
By weeks on Lake Champlan. than OH tie
ST, Lawrence at Ogdensburgh.
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LICENSE QUESTION IN BosToN.-On Sat
urday Mr.. Fletcher made his argument OF
two hours, that the public good did not re-
quire the regulation oflicenses. Mr.. Choate
occupied three hours TO show that reguia-
lation was what the public good required
His grad idea was that licenses would
give to moral suasion fairer field and rich
er harvest thanih be refusal would give Dea.
Grant said few words in opposition to the
whole system of licenses. Mr.. Stanton said
the remonstranis wished to introduce some
testimony to show the probable effects Of
licenses. and the board adjourned to Mon
day
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The Macedonian Commodore DeKay
announces, in the columns 3. New York
paper, that the Macedonian will positively
sail on the 18th inst.
Col. Johnson This Officer. who Nns
wounded near Cerro Gerdo, was engaged at
the time in a reconnaissance some eighteen
miles beyond the National Bridge, ut point
called The Black Forest Pass. He was for
merly Capt. J. E. Johnson, of the TypoGraph-
ical Engineers-nowL Lieut.. Colonel oil Volti-
geurs-and WIS severely wounded with a
shot through the arm: and another in the
thigh.
IF The fare on the Sronnington route to
10 New York has been reduced 10 81 for
cabin, and 81 so for deck passengers. The
price offreight. also is reduced TO 7 cents
per cubic foot, and thirty cents per hundred
pounds.
NeD York and NeD Hdren Railroad
The directors having completed their loca-
ton oil this road. the commissioners appoin-
ted by the Stale OfConnecticut give notice
that they will meet al New Haven
on the 10th Of May. al Milford on the llrh,
Bridgeport on the 18th. Norwalk on the 18Th
anu OtdHllOTu OI lnC mn, " HSdi any W.
jections.
A Change. The Daily Spy, published at
Worcester, by Mr.. Earle, has been merged
into The Daily Transcript. Mr.. Earle con-
tinues to be the editor and proprietor of the
paper.
Peace nith Me.rico. Some of The New
York papers indulge hopes of speedy peace
with Mexico. The grounds upon which
their hopes are based do not appear very re-
liable The Washington correspondent oil
the Journal oil Commerce makes the follow
ing wise remarks upon this matter:
The recent advices from Mexico show
that peace is either al hand, or altogether oct
Of the question:
California. A Havana correspondent of
the Picayune, speaking Of affairs in Ca!ifor-
MIA, al the time Capt. Emory left says. none
Of the ports on the Pacific had been blocka-
ded; at that time vessels were entering q dis
charging at Mazaltan without any molesta-
tation. He also states that Col. Fremont
had taken sides with Com. Stockton in his
difficulties with Gen. Kearney.
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The Supreme Court Of the United states
have decided the question At their last term !;
every Judge upon the bench pronounced his
opinion in the case; and. with the exception
ef one point, taken by Judge Daniel, and
which did not affect the general decision. the
court was unanimous in lis opinion IN favor
of the constituiionality Of the license laws"
RuoDE-IsLASD. The GeLeral Assembly
of Rhode Island wilt meet at Newport to-
morrow. for the purpose Of organi zing the
government for the year ensuinff.
The election for the choice of three addi-
tional Representatives on Friday, resalted 10
the choice of Geo. S. Rathbone, and 10
failure TO elect the other two.
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FROM GEN. TAYLOR.

The Union Of Thursday night reports the
following. from the last official despatch re-
ceiyed from Gen. TIA ylor:-
The last letter from General Taylor, Of the
2sth of March, reports that our comm uni
cations with the rear are now measuraoiy
secure. no interruption having lake n place
since that reported on the ooh ult. tram
arrived on the oath, under escort OF the LIST
Indiana regiment, and another was cally ex-
pected. 1t is understood that the regular
cavalry Of Urea had retired from that quar-
Ter across the mountains; natural result
Of the retreat of The main army towards San
Luis and OF our precautions to secure The
trains. All was quiet at Saltilio- ne
troops in good health andrspidly recovering
The inhabitants both at Saltillo and Monte
rey. were generally returning 10 their homes
aud in the country, are engaged in planting
their crops.
A correspondent of the New Orleans
Delta, writing from Monterey, March 28th,
says:
There is nj present no movement oil troops
in this quarter. The twelve months volun-
reers are looking forward 10 the Time OF their
discharge with great pleasure. and II IS
thought ky many here that Uncle Sam
will have TO hold out great inducements TO
procure men 10 volunteer or enlist for hive
years or during the war.
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S entence ofLie9f. H,snter.-lt is gener-
aIIy known that, on the arrival Of Commo-
dofe Perry before Alvarado, finding the place
already captured by Lieut.. c. G., Hunter,
whom he had only ordered 10 blockade, the
Commodore ordered that officer INFO arrest,
for trial by Court Martial. We learn. from
an authentic source, that the trial has been
had. that Lieut.. Hunter has been found gull
~. (of dsobeying orders, we presume,) and
sentenced 10 be reprimanded and dismissed
from the squadron, The reprimand 10 be
read OIL the quarter deck of every ship in the
squadron.
The above we take from the Commercial
of last evening. We had supposed that the
Secretary of the Navy alone had power TO
order a Court Martial for the trial of officers
II the sentence, however, against Lieut.. Hun
ter was found by proper Court, still it seems
much too severe for the offence. Exigiencies
often occur in military affairs, when DISC
bedience of orders is not only excusable bat
In this case, a lurking sus-
picion obtrudes itself that the real offence
consisted in the subordinate's depriving his
principal Of eagerly grasped at laurels.
Admiral B yng was shot by the English
for loosing battle, and with US 1t. Hunter
is disgraccd for capturing.a city,
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GEN. TAYLOR ON THE FIELD OF
BATTLE.

Lieutenant Corwinc writes 10 the Cincin
Il Chronicle, and gives the following inter
resting sketch of Gen. Taylor, on the battle
field Of Buena Vista:
by way of illustrating an important char
acterstc OF Gen. Taylor, TO wit, determine
ton will briefly relate scene that occur
red on the battle ground of Buena Vista, du-
ring the action Of The 23d. Alta time when
The fortunes Of The day seemed extremely
problemaiical-Whe many on our side even
despRiied oil success-old Rough and Rea-
dy, as he is not inaptly styled, who, you
must know, by the bye, is short,fat, and dun
py in person, with remarkable short legs
took his position on commanding height,
overlooking the two armies. This was a.
bout three, or perhaps four O'Clock IN the al
ternoon.-The enemy, who had succeeded
in gaining q most advantageous position.
made Il fierce charge upon our column. and
fought with desperation that seemed for a
Time 10 insure success 10 their arms. The
struggle lasted Tor some time. All The while
Gen. Taylor was silent spectator, his coun
ienance exhibiting the most anxious solicl-
tude, alternating between hope and despon-
dency for he was exposed 10 the fire oil the
enemy, his staff pcrceivng his perilous sit
uation, approached HIM and implored him 10
retire. He needed them NOT. His thoughts
were intent upon victory or defeat. He knew
not at this moment what :he.result would be.
He felt that The engagement was TO decide
his fate. He had given all his orders and
selected his position. Ii the day went a.
gainst him; he was irTeirivably lost; il for him
he could rejoce in common with his coun-
Irymen, i'll the triumphant success of our
arms.
Such seemed 10 be his thoughs-hs deter
minaIion. And when he saw the enemy
| give way and reireat in the utmost confusion
he gave free vent 10 his pent up feelings.
His right leg was quickly disengaged from
the pummel ofihe saddle, where il had re-
mained during the whole of The fierce encoun-
ter-his arms, which were calmly folded over
his breast, relaxed their hold lis ieet fairly
danced in the sIirrups and his whole body
was in motion. Ii was moment the mos
exciting ard intense intercsi.-Hs face was
suttused with tears The day was won-ths
victory compleie-his little army saved from
the disgrace Of a defeat, and he could not re
fran from weeping fer Joy at what had see
med 10 so many, but moment before, as al
impossible result. Long may The noble anC
kind hearted old hero live to enjoy the hon
ors OF his numerous brilliant victories, an,
many other honors that a grateful country
w!l ere long besow upon him."
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WAR NEWS.

We have very little since last week that Is
new from The seat ofWar, What advices we
have, however, indicate another battle coon
with the army said to be gathering at Ccrro
Gordo under Santa Anna, amounting to 70
thousand men. Indeed. By Telegraphic
tispaich received at New York, 1t would
seem that great battle has been fought at
that place between the contending parties,
in whicn the Mexicans were completely rou-
ted, and FIVE OF their Generals made prison
ers. This, however, nesds confirmation.
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IO4O 1886 25l2
Total

McComas ahead 2S6; with the Counties
of Harrison, Doddridge, Richie, Jackson,
Taylo Braxtou, Gilmer, Wayne, lin part.
Fayette, in part,l and Nicholas TO be heard
from.
In the Legislature we have farther gain
Of three Delegates: one in Cabell and Wayne
in PeudIeton and one in Baxton, &c. The
last reported. This shows net wing gam
Of IL, which annhilares The Loco majority OF
% in the last Legislature. Should there be
no farther changes in the few returus to come
in, there will be Whig majority OF III IN
the House OF Delegates, and Loco foco
majority Of 10 in the Senate.
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THE CALIFORNIA NEWS.

The Picayune Of the 23d announces the
arrival ofCapt. Emery, via Havana, with
dispatches FROM Gen. Kearney, and supplies
from his recital, narrative of the January
fighting and other doing in California.
This narrative, corresponding generally
with what we have published. is remarkable
for the almost total omission OF Commodore
Stockion's name, as Capt. Colton's accounts
omitted thaqof General Kearney. According
TO Capt. Emery, il does notappear that Com.
Stockton was in the battles at all, or had any
thing to do with ihem. l. is 'tGen. Kearney
marched"-' General Kearney ordered"
&c. &C..
A leiier-writer says
STOCKTON refused 10 obey the instructions
Of hls Government. declining 10 give up the
command the civil government Of Caliior
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C. General Wool, in a private letter, has
expressed heopinion that no other General
fin the country could have achieved Il victo-
ry with such Tremendous Odds Gen. Taylor
was calm as on aparade day, and seemed
armed with ubiquiry.' Three times his lit
lie army faltered, and three times by his
presence, amid showers of balls, he rallied,
land drove them upon the compact masses of
the enemy Gen. T. admits that the Cd In
diana regiment, that broke and could not be
rallied, had been completely outhanked and
was compelled TO fall back, being entirely
unsupported. and the enemy was gaining
our rear in great force The battle was re
stored by Gen. It's arrival on the field al
this critical moment. 1t was in this last
desperate conflict that SO many of our brave
officers fell.
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NEw-YonK, May 5. . P. NJ.

Later accounts have been received At New
Orleans from Gen. Taylor. He would not
move upon San Luis until certain OF success
There was rumor at Monterey that Urea
had returned with four guns. taken between
Camargo and Marin.
Father Ray was killed by lancers between
Camargo and Monterey.
The Massachusetts regiment was en- route
for Monterey.
A letter TO the New Orleans Delta from
Merida, says Yucs,on is in dePlorable con-
dition. At Valadolid and Tirrimel, the whole
white population. male. female and children,
were massacred. The massacre lasted three
days.
ViRerNIA.-There will be two Wing ma
jority on joint ballot in the Legislature
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The CAPTURE OF CHIHUAHUA. Official
dispatches have been received al Monterey,
stating that Col. Doniphan had taken Chi
huahua. The battle was fought at Sacra-
mento, twelve miles north Of chihuahua.
Several hundred Mexicans we're killed and
ten guns were captured. Only three or four
Americans were reported TO have been killed.
Col. Doniphan had under his command $50
Missourans.
We copy from the second edition of the
Journal tho following particulars received by
telegraph -
The enemy's force engaged amounted 10
1923. Loss 300 men killed and very large
number founded. Forty prisoners were Ia
ken BY the Americans, among them Col. Cuel-
Ia. a large quantity Of provisions and anu
munition were captured, together with five
thousand dollars in specie. or the Amer-
cans, Col. &. Owen was killed and eight meu
wounded, one Of them nortally.