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The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-01

ARRIVAL OF THE JAMES L. DAY.
FIVE DAYS LATER FROM VERA CRUZ
Interesting from the Army.
The steamship Jas l.. Day, Capt o'Gady, ar
rived at late hour last night from Vera Cruz, hav-
Ing sailed thence on the 10Th inst, with a number
ofinvad soldiers. Two died on the passage, viz:
Richard Beamish, 18th Infantry, on the 10th inst,
and VIM. Miller of'company ID. votgeurs, on the
23d. The James l.. Day brought over the following
passengers
Mrs. Capt White, Major Cook, Lieut.. F. @.
Jones, Lieut.. Wayne, Lieut.. G. J. Deutchman,
Lieut. Julius Fonbean, Lieut. p. II. Curren, Lieut..
Gray, Messrs. Shutter d Runnel Jno. M. Ogden,
Domingo Sirene, Thomas Duhatt, J. A. Chase, II.
A. Armstrong, Chas Keen, John II. Hammet, Thos.
Nickerson, Dr. McFarlane, Capt. Plummer, Mr..
Matthewson, Lieut.. Charron, Lieut.. Cracke, VIM.
X. Logun.
There had been no later arrivals direct from the
city of Mexico at Vera Cruz, when the James l..
Day left. We have not even well authenticated
rumor touching Gen. Scott and his army.
The Arco-- Iris publishes communications which
have passed between Santa Anna and Col. Childs ut
Puebla and they are translated by the Genius of
Liberty. We subjoin the correspondence
Communications betpeen Gen. Santa Ana and Col.
CliiLs, at Plebla, w
HEApaUARTEns-MExic Army.
have taken possession of this city with the army
under my command, for the purpose Of operating
upon the several points 1oruHeu, ana occupied by
your Excellency and also with the view OF liberal
Ing its inhabitants from the domination of the forces
Of the United States from whom they have already
suffered too much. But before commencing any
operations of military character have considered
1t my duty in obedience to the impulses Of hui
mainly, and consequently request that your Excel
lency will please evacuate this city within certain
and peremptory space OF time, II being known TO
you ut the same time that you depart with all the
honors of war, either to form junction with Gen.
Scott or the forces of your country at Perote
cording as il best suits your pleasure. But should
this courteous request OF mine be UNDECIDED by your
Excellcncy, then although to me y is painful nl-
Tentative shall commence to assault your positions
garrison because there exists in the vicinity Of your
Excelency 5000 men who are determined that the
rights Of their nation shall be maintained and re-
speced.
God and liberty, headquarters in Puebla, septem-
| Der 25th, l847.
ANTONIA LOPEZ DE SANTA ANA. &
To Senior Col. ID. Thos. Childs, commander Of the
| United States Army situated in Loreto.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-01

God and liberty, Headquarters in Puebla Septem-
Der 25th, ls47.
ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANA.
To Senior Col. ID. Thos Chids commander of the
United States Army, situated in Loreto
HEApouAprERs, City of Puebla, Mexico,
September 2b l847 (
To his Ercclieucy. d. Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana,
Generai-in- Chief Of Me Mercan Army in front of
S,a. had the honor of receiving, Mt o'clock this
afternoon your Excclency's letter of this date In
It you were pleased to notify me of the fact that you
had taken possession q TINS ior the purpose as
yU a ihsr,S ts cnsna bn have hbaro a"rsd
SO much from the United States army. You like
wise were pleased offer certain spulations to this
garrison, provided that II would within fixed time,
abandon the point of defence which II now occu-
pies With regard to the assertion Of your Excellen-
/ cy, which implies that the inhabitants of Pueblo
have been malireated by the United States troops,
wholly deny it. On the contrary, assure you that
the properly and privileges OF all have been main
tanned and respected with the greatest scrupulous-
ness, indeed 80 much has II been done, that It's
parallel cannot be found in the annals Of war. And
would most willingly leave 1t to the most intei-
gent ana impartial portion Of !ne POPULATION OF inc
Guy 10 aocide, rom W lG VI .ie tmo contehahe
Puiugs 'ney hase ieccireu .hc Most INJURY unu o
lestalioni WhctnoI 10 iIoi tieiI own couh'ryHeh
| OF ,ne troops o. lne uniloa suites
Win legaIa ~ .at pal.cuui Par. VI your Ehfel-
iencys c.,er WHEEL deanas tne sulrenuei witLn
ao d, ' en- up, \; y Ii,o
trOODS unQeI my command, can only say In reply,
that having been honored with the duty OF guarding
and protecting them II Is equally my greatest wish
and paramount obligation to preserve them to the
last; and am fully satisfied that shall be able to
defend them successfully, inasmuch Us have at my
disposal all tho resources essential to Its full and
complete accomplishment
With considerations In the highest degree respect
full, have the honor to be your Excelency's most
| obedient servant
THOMAS CHILDS, Col. U. s. Army,
Civil and Military Governor
The arco Iris of tho I3h instant furnishes ;,t,.
ro.r ,s,U. f,au puah,a which t. ,ransIa,ad - az.
e'ns ns"' ,o "oc,p "ioA 40 ""n n' " ou
hands by the Genius Oh Liberty II Is hitting sequei
| to the above correspondence: III.
| PuEnLA, 2Sth.-At o'clock in the evening Of yes
tertlay the points of San Juan de Dios Santa Rosa
| and Santa Monica commenced heavy cannonade
| upon the American works. The latter Immediately
| began to throw cannon shot, bombs and grenades,
into the centre of the city, which suffered In conse-
| quence some considerable injury.
| Don Marine del Rio, whilst standing with his wife
| on the back balcony of his house was struck dead
| by cannon ball. At about o'clock r. M. the can
| nonade ceased but commenced again at the dawn of
| the following day.
prrn,. oob -pv order If SAINT, Am, hod,, oe
,raos ,a osvda osad T. ,i 1,',n =. S Sy, VI
r vas $1,000 20 ny P oseu o VI oaa
ouc VI uic CoIiieIS VI WhiCH UietStWOrk
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-01
DIED,

DIED,
On the 18th ultlmo, after short illness in the cd year
OF her age MARY NARDEN,a native OF France but tor
the last thirty. eight years resident of Washington IL
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-01

Major Webster, of the Massachusetts Regiment,
reached here yesterday, on his way reoin his Re-
giment, which was at Vera Cruz at last accounts,
and about to go up with the train under Gen. atlcr
son.--I'c.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-01

u, S. steamship Mississippi, Com. Alex Slidell
Mackenzie, sailed from Pensacola for Vera Cruz, on
the 18th ult.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-01

F6om he Nep Orleans Peayune, Oct. "a
ARRIVAL OF THE JAMES l.. DAY.
"a. A Nyc, ryI, "a
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-01

PORT OF GEORGETOWN, NOVEMBER /, ls47.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-17

EXTRAORDINARY CAsE.-We learn that
one Of the workmen on The Central Rail-
road, between here and Montpelier, was
killed last week in the following distress,
ing manner. A rock tina, they were blast
ing not going off readily, one Of the hands
went on 10 The rock supposing the match
had gone out. but while on the rock the
charge went offproducing seam sufficient
ly large TO take his legs ard part Of h s
body. The seam then partly closed up,
combining him closely. After using every
means iG their power to extricate him with
no hope of success, a consultation of ply
sicians was called, and al bis earnest So
iciiation blood vessel was opened, bv
which an end was put 10 his sutierings.-
Burlington, VI. Liberty Gas.
The above statement is of SO ex,raor-
binary a character that We felt some hesi-
.atlon in crediting it; yet The source from
which II comes seems 10 authorize full be-
lief. i; strikes US, however that the decis
ion and action Of the physicians consulted
in this case were most remarkable and rep
rehenslble. On the same principle Of reas-
oning, any person whose life is given over
by consulting physicians, may lie bled TO
desth or otherwise fastened into eternity.
Boston Irar.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-17

MIR. STRoNG's SPEECH.-We have been
favored with a copy Of the speech oil the
Hon. Marshall M. Strong, delivered in the
Council in favor Of new Convention, and
against the adoption Of the Constitution
We have read the speech with considerable
care, and feel bound TO say Of ii, that ia.
ken as an effort Of lawyer, who strives
to make out clear case for his client be-
fore jury, the speech is quite ingenious
and merilorious. But regarding it as
statesman-iike document, it falls short of
The concentrations which have been be-
slowed upon it. The great length Of the
speech will preclude its publication in our
columns. But as several of tho wing jour-
nails have pronounced it an unanswerable
argument, we may have occasion in our
next-to refer to some Of its leading posi-
tons.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-17

GOLD IN SANTA Fan officer Of the
army, under General Kearney, writing
from Santa Fe, says:
"The prime pal value Of this country
will, at some future day, be found 10 exs,
in its mineral wealth. | have seen very
fine specimens of gold from the mines in
this vicinity, worth $40 so per ounce. -
The very low state Of mechanical knowl
edge has no doubt prevented, to a very
great extent, the working Of valuable
mines; and wherever this has been under
taken 1t has been attended with so much
expense and labor that they have often
failed 10 be source Of much profit 10 those
engaged in them. When peace shall take
place; the Americans will change this mat.
Ter; for the Yankee will appear here with
his motions from the east; the scnoolmas.
Ter will be abroad in the land and their
native enlerprize and ingenuity, with
their proverbial industry, could not find
better field for their exercise and conse-
queni success. Labor is required every
where to obtain gold, and ii is certainly as
essential here as elsewhere.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-17
~ We would call the attention tr q,

u We would call the attention Of our
readers 10 the programme Of Concert to
be given on Saturday evening next at the
Methodist Chnppe! in this village. The
Concert is 20 be given for the benefit Of the
Southport Gee Club, under the direction OF
Mr.. Tobey, and ass sted by Miss Brown s.
Miss McCartey. AS the evenings enter.
tertainment on that occasion b d. fair 10 DO
rich repast for the lovers of vocal and
instrumental music, together with the
laudlble purpose for which it is des gn
ed, we bespcak a full share Of public liber
atty.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-17

Late papers from the Island Of Jumaca
announce the death. at Spanish Town, of a
black man named John Crawford Rick.
ets. at The ex'raod nary age OF one hun
dred and forty two years; and what may
be considered as very unusual. he was in
good health till within about Two weeks OF
his death.
1t is stated in the Louisville Democrat.
that three bothers, Blu rows, one res d ny
in Anderson, and the others in Mercer CO.,
Ky, are of the ages, respectively, of Sc,
81 and s2-tlat they are in good health,
and the stou est men Of Their ages, per
hips, in the United States" They have
sis,er living, aged seventy eight yeas
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-17

The ayes and noes on the passage oil
the bill introduced into the Council, provi-
ding for the holding of another Convention,
were as foilows;-Ayes Messrs Collins,
Homes, Lowell, Mccartney, Strong, Tur-
ner and Wells, 7. Noes, Messrs Clark
Mammalian, Palmer, Phelps, Singer g. Oar
ling, 6.
Tee above vote is not 10 be taken as an
indication Of the sense of the Council on
the merits Of The present constitution. Two
Of the councillors who voted for the bill a
vowed their intention in public debate, 10
voto for The present constitution.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-17

c. Cor. Young, OF New York, as was
expected, has pardoned the anti.ren, convic,s
They have not only been released from
prison, but The most of them restored TO
the full rights of citizenship. The Gov
ernor's Proclamation granting these par
dons, and giving the reasons therefor, is a
very voluminous documen,-about three
times the length ofhis annual me ssnge
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-17

o. The Washington Union, says, in
reference to the report that the Mexican
Congress has agreed 10 our peace propo,
sails, and adopted, by large majority, a
resolution to receive an American minister
TO form treaty of peace:
ave are not advised ofany such report
having been officially received at Washing
ton. If it had come 10 Gen Worth from
San Lous dc Polosi, it would most proba-
bly, have reached Gen. Taylor at Victoria.
But dispatches are received from him as
late as tee 7Ih Of January from Victoria
He is no, only silent about any such report,
but states that at the last accounts, Mex
leo had taken no action in regard TO the
war. In fact, our previous from Mexico
are later than those which he had recei-
we'd"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-17
INCREASE OF THE REvENUE.-The Sec

INCREASE OF THE REvENUE.-The Sec
relary Of the Treasury, in reply 10 reso-
luton Of the Senate, as to the expediency
of modifying the present Tariff, with a
view TO the increase Of the revenue, says
among other things
"This department has not recommended
any change of the tariff of 1916. except a
duty Of twenty-five per cent. on tea and
coffee, as the least onerous, the most GER
tain and available, 10 be levied only as u
war duty, and to pay the excuses of the
war, and Iiquidate the debt created there
by"
TIL Secretary Of the Treasury also es,i-
mates that, in addition to the million and
half revenue to be gained by the change
in the rates Of duty, set forth in TWO of the
tabular statements appended 10 his report,
another may be collected by a tax of
fifteen per cent. ad valorem upon tea and
coffee, instead Of twenty FIVE per cent, as
originally proposed by the treasury de-
partment. 1t will be recollectcd that an
increase Of revenue to the amount OF two
millions and half was originally recon-
mended by The Secretary of the Treasury,
in view of the exigencies Of the war, and 10
mainlrn the credit Of the government in
the negotiation Of the necessary war loan.
1t appears that, as the judgment Of the
Treasury depa rtment, after another careful
investigation OF the whole subjec! in obedi-
ence 10 the resolution Of the Senate, that
temporary war tax Of twenty-five per
cent. on tea and coffee, is still regarded as
the least onerous and the most certain and
available method Of raising his additional
revenue.
/, has been asked in some quarters, why
select tea and coffee alone for taxation
from among the articles Of the free list2-
To this question the Secretary, in his last
report, gives the following conclusive re-
py:-
"As regards the articles exempt from
duty, their number has been greatly re-
duced by the tariff of 1916. The princ-
pal of the free articles is tea and coffee !;
upon which, as was estimated at The COM
mencement Of the session, duty Of 25 per
cent ad valorem would produce net reve
nue. Of at least S2,500,0O0. Upon the re-
mainder of the present free list, it might be
possible to obtain revenue OF $500, 600.
This, however, is extremely doubtful, for
neatly the whole of the free LIST Except
tea and coffee, AND gold and silver coin
and bullion( is composed Of articles used
in shcathing, cauking. or repairing vessels
the dunes upon which would compel the
repairs to be made and the work done on
the vessels while ia foreign ports, and
thus operate injuriously upon American
labor, with little or no advantage to the
revenue. The navigating interest is al
ready sufficiently burdened by the duties
imposed by exiting laws, without augment
ing these burdens by increased duties
especially when these duties would pro-
duce little or 10 revenue"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-17

Disasters on the Ohioyand Mississippi.
The Cincinnati papers contain the par
i;culars of the sinking OF several fiat boats
upon the Ohio and Mississippi, by which
sixteen lives have been lost. One steam
boat, just arrived at Cincinnati. reports the
loss OF ten fat boats. OF this numba two
were coal boats, and sunk al The mouth of
the Wabash river, The crew. consisting
orthiIteen men, succeeded in reaching an
island near which they were wrecked; but
i, being covered with water,ihey were com
PEELED to seek refuge on the trees; and the
cold being intense, one Of the number was
only left 10 relate the sad fate Of his com
rades, the remaining twelve having perish
ed before assistance was rendered.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-17

RHODE ISLAND LEG ,sLATrRE-In the
Senate on "Wednesday the resolution ofl
House, authorizing tie Governor TO draw
on the general treasury for sum no, ex-
ceeding $4,000, 10 delray the expense of
ra s.n9 and subsis,Dg vouu ecrs from the
STATE for the Mexican war, was concurred
in-yeas 22-nays 8.
An &C, in relation 10 fugitive slaves,
similar 10 the one now in force in Massa,
chusctts, WAS adopted
Both houses adjourned at IL o'cl OK yes.
terday, TO meet in Newport in May neA'
according to law.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-17

Mr.. WENTWORTH from the Committee
on Commerce has offered the following
amendment. to be proposed when in order,
10 the bill "making appropriations for the
improvement ofthe Mississippi and other
rivers"
''For improving the Illinois river, in the
State Of Illinois, one hundred thousand
dollars For improving The Hudson river,
TN the State of New York, one hundred
thousand dollars. For improving the ST.
Clair Flats, in ST. Clair river, in The State
Of Michigan, one hundred thousand dol.
lars"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-17

The second step Of annexation Of Cana
da is low in progress. The first, the 'ele'
graphic communication between Toronto
and Rochester, s,we believe, in operation.
1t is now in contemplation to build a bridge
over the ST. Lawrence, for the accommoda
ton of the Boston railroad It can easily
be done, although the distance from Laprai
rie to Montreal is about two miles. The
water, however. is not deep. 1t is design.
cd to make Tie bridge Of fifty spans, oftwo
hundred and fifty feet reach.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-17

Singular Phenomenoa.-A letter 10 the
Coburg, U. S. Star, which that paper says
is from a reliable source, states that al Graf
ton Harbor, on the north shore OF Lake On
tario, on the Sth, while the lake was calm,
the wind from the n, suddenly the water
receded in one immense wave, $50 feet,
leaving tic beach dry for that distance. it
then returned feet higher than usual -
This was repeated or times, decreasing
in violence ill II finally subsidized. a sn
eular occurrence, the S'ar states, took place
in Cobargh harbor in lS45; il supposes
both TO be the result OF volcanic action.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-17

Both Houses of the Legislature met in
Convention Wednesday last and proceeded
10 elect by joint ballota Territorial Printer,
Superintendent Of Public Property, Re-
gister and Receiver of Canal Lands. II.
A. Tenney of,he Madison Argus was cleo
ted Territorial Printer; ]. G.. Knapp Su
perintendant; John White Register; and
David Merrill Receiver.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-17

WoMAN's RIcnrs.-The Leg stature of
the state os Alabama has recently passed
law relative to rroman's rights similar in
principle to the section on tina, subject in
the Constitution of Wisconsin. A bill has
also been introduced into the Legislature
OF New York on the same subject.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-17


C. The "W ashing on" is the name Of
an ocean steamer l-teIy bull, in n. YORK.
She was launched on the 29l ult. A cor
respondent Of the Union, says
"Easy and graceful as queen, she gill
ded into the Gear waters which opened TO
receive her, and which she rode like con-
queror. A triumph of her architecture,
which professional men will best appreci-
ale her wateT-line-which was marked,
touched water from stem to stern. She is
four decker. and can at any time be man.
eminent. Her two engines are said 10 be
1000 horse. power each according, | pre-
sumo, 10 our river boat style OF estimate
which differs essentially feom the British
and ought, il her beauty of model means
anything, enable her to make The passage
in shorter time than any on record. -
"Any how" God speed the Washington. -
The Washington is said to be the largest
steam ship in the world. Her dimensions
are as folows:-The lcngth of keel 229
feet, upper deck 240 feet, and extreme
length 200 feet. breadth of beam moulded
80 feet. depth Of hold 81 feet, on the OUT
side 40 feet, Custom House measurement
1850 tons, carpenters measurement 1850
tons. She has four decks, the upper one
will be flush fore and aft.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-17

A VERY LONG TALK--Mr. Bull, The
operator Of the Telegraph at Hartford, held
talk last "Wednesday evening, with the
manager Of the Toronto canada station
The communication was direct-lhe entire
line having been thrown open TO them
They conversed freely for ten minutes
The distance is seven hundred and seven
ty nine miles. This is the longest ds.anc.
Of direct Telegraphic communication, ever
had .-Hartford Times.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-17

Ono STATE WoRKs.-The whole dam
age by the late food, 10 the canals on ths
Wester division; will not exceed $25. coo
or $4,000. Navigation is probaly re
sumed between Dayton and Cincinnati
The navigation viii be opened from the
Ohio River 10 The Ike, in The first week
in April. The damage on the Eastern d
vision will not exceed $4,000 Oh $50,
OCO.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-17
ADJoURSMENT.-The Legislative a.

ADJoURNMENT.-The Legislative AS
sembly of the Territory adjourned on
Thursday last, after a session Of thirty sew
en- days. Whether the appropriation Of
Congress was sufficient TO cover the expen'
ses Of a session Of that length, we are not
Informed. VIII shall probably be able t o
publish lis: of acts passed in our next pa
per. The session has been a harmonious
one, and it's transactions generally satislac
tory 10 the people. .
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-17

0r The legislature have passed bill
amending the act relating to iaverns and
groceries, 1t provides for the submission OF
the question Of granting licenses to the e.
lectors in the several towns on the first Mon
day in May in each year. lfa majority in
any town vote "no license" then none is
TO be granted by the town authority.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-17
Published BY particular reau..


Lines composed on the death of o.,
NARsToN, who died June 18th ls46. ''s
Cousin Charles you have lef,
This dreary world oil woe;
We surely are bereft,
OF one we loved below.
And oh, the summons came
In such ghastly shape;
To waste thy slender frame,
And Lid thee thy departure take.
A tender parents prayer,
Increasingly was offered up,
Our darling son o: spare:
We cannot cannot give him up.
We heard hollow cough reply,
Natures laws must be obeyed,
Thy son is called to die,
Death cannot be DELAYED.
He called US around his bed
One pleasant summers day,
And in calm, but hurried voice said.
My Savior's call must obey.
Ill bid you all goodbye,
Till on that happy shore,
In world beyond the sky,
We meet TO part no more.
And must we, can we say farewell,
Thy little sister mourns for thee,
But thou hast gone with Christ to dwell
And Wen not wish thee back.
Lrzzr