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Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05

INTERESTING rRoA NrsrzurLA-FnGur
OF rnr wmrE PuPuLArIoN.-We iind
The following IN the New York Herald oI
the 18Th inst
by the the arrival OF the brig Orbil,
Capt Anderson, % days from Porto Ca.
bello, We are in possession OF most Ell.
citing intelligence from this republic.
We learn that the white inhabitants Of
la Guayn aud Caracas are living IN all
directions lTum the vengeance oi the black
and colored races, who have completely
oferawed these eiiirs, aud have assumed
80 menaeing an attitude towards The whites,
as 10 inspire them with dread Of being
murdered It they remained.
The parry ol Monagas, the President
aud FOuienle leader ofihe blacks, himself
a creole, were going about the streets, in
armed eang., aud unpresslng ali the mixed
races ur black, they could hnd, One col
"rrd rafman vas iurcibly dragged from
h's car aud carried oli, aud the impress.
mrni is going Oh daily,
Il is rlmorvd from the interior that the
whole Of the country was On the eve of a
general revolution. aud that the celebrated
Zen. laez was making great efforts 10 raj.
y the whites. The white population along
the sea coast were trying TO escape oul Of the
county. Mos, ol them were going to the
Island Of Curacao, and taking passage in
different lnied States vessels. NJ. I.
"c.smau, lady aud family, came pAsscn.
geis IN The Orbil, being obliged to aban
don their beautiful estate by this dreadful
panic.
TO the time Of the Orbit'- sailing. no
actual murders had been committed by the
backs, since the assassination OF tie na.
Iional representatives..
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05

BuINos AyREs.-Gov. Rosas, in his
message to the Legislature Of Bncno. Az.
res. announces his harmony with all iriend
" powers, and states thar his Government
ha. difficulties with only eight different
states. including panguany There is a
deficit in the treasury Of s3l .29i,3 lor
the year ISIS. The total circulation ot
paper money Is 100000. 900. without
counting the s27 100000 which are 10 be
issued this year. 4 Monleyideu letter Of
January -. says;
Tho Pfaslin tragedy has commenced in
Montryideo. A young officer of Spanish
origin, about lweniy.nine years Of age. was
wounded ai the commencement ofihe siege
and carried to the city hospital. One oi
the patriotic ladies who devoted lhemsclvr.
to the painful service OF tending the woun
ded became rnamorcd of this Young man
and espnusrd him. She was about sixty
year. oi age, and possessed fortune esi.
mated nl $50 00l frances. In short time
afer their marriage discord arose between
them. aud finally the lady was found dead
in her bed, She wp, found in perfectly
natural position. with the head cnyelupcd
In d argr honnel The physician who first
entered be- chamber oflhe deceased At lif.t
Imagined that he had died ui apnpIety:
Lur having removed ihn houo" b" uv
nnr.. H p.oal rN.1 atml -l.....u
nuN aultf.umuI .uHr rendered 10
..HHu '.ll .hc haH been -lw 'buunh ihs
h.,U with psu. ihs ball extracted
ga. thluI ibr -tlr Ola pea. Al the pfool.
agiin.i the officer ago d. , dark and terri
bic nature. lie 3, now IN prison awaiting
his trial.
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05

Mons TROUBLE BETWEEN fng ENeLIsll
AND CmINEsE The ship Panama, Cap.
Griswolt, arrived at New York on Saiur.
day from Canton whence she sailed on the
lilh # December. The intelligence is ol
a very deplonblc character. There are
bloody indications of another war between
England and China.
The Chinese had buchcrrd in the mo.i
shocking and cruel manner sit Englshmen,
who had gone a shor, distance into the in.
terror.
Sir John Davis. the Governor Of Hong
Kong, had ariived at Canton, and demanird
from the Chinese government The fullest
redress iur the ouiragcs committed; but no
satisfaction having been received, a con.
sultaiion Of the officers was held, and they
bad partly concluded 10 blockade Canton.
The force, however, was moi sufficient.
The murders were committed IN the jlh
Of December, on the opposite side ol the
river When captured, two were murder.
ed on he spot, aud four put 10 death shortly
alieL
Two 'lriii.h steamers were ordered 10
prorert rs iir up ihr river A. practicable
IN "rier that they may br IN readiness 10
blockade as -nnn a. determined upon.
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05

lnroErANT CoRnEsFoNDENcE New YORK
papers give a portion Of a correspondence which
has taken place between our Minister 10 England
and the British Foreign secretary, on the subject Of
a proposed alteration Of the British Navigation
laws Il Is important Mr. Bancroft states
The American reciprocity in the widest sense
j. held by the American Government as the only
thoroughly appropriate basis for ihicrecounc BE-.
tween two great nations The prohibition Of The
Indirect trade has but restrained enterprise II
has done no good to either country. To abrogntc
Il would at once set free dormant commercial
wealth, without iniurng any one. Should her
Mairsiys Government entertain similar views,
the undersigned ~ prepared, on the part Of the
American Government, TO propose that the Brit.
ish may trade from any port In the world 10 any
poH IN the Uutcd states, and be received aud
protected. aud In respect to charges and duties.
treated ike American ships, H. frcipfocally. Amer.
icsn ship. may, IN like mlnnel, trade from any
port ia the zoIld 10 any port under the dominion
Of llrr Bniannic Majesty.
Lord Palmefsion, IN reply, states
Ths question had already engaged the serious
attention Of Her Mairsiy's ministers. aud W. OBJ.
serve with pleasure that the sentiments which We
entertain with regard 10 u, are sharrd by the gov.
efnmru, Of a country with which we are 80 close.
y united by the ties Of M extensive commerce.
and Of common origin; we do not, however,
think that We should be justified Ia advising the
crown 10 enter into engagements which would be-
Of variance with su'ne Of lhs most important pfin.
cipss of the existing navigation laws, without the
previous sanction If Parliament; but II il our In.
tenlion TO propose to Parliament without necessary
delay, measures which would enable Ne to place
our commercial ntsrcoIrsc IN regard 10 matters 10
which your note refers, on the most liberal aud
comprehensive basis with respect 10 nll countries
which shall be willingto act IN corresponding
spirit towards us
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05

lHR REVOLUTION IN SICILy.-.The
King of Naples. on the 9th January, is
the hope OF putting an end 10 the rovolu.
llonary movement, decided to coneede va.
rlous reforms. But in the meantime, Pa.
lermo had been bombarded by the Kings
lroops on the lilh: and on tho 18th, the
bombardmont continued, and shells were
thrown into the town, The consus Oh Sar.
dina, Switzerland, Prussia, Russia, the
United States, Austria, aud England, en-.
deasored in vain 10 induce the Duke dc Ma,
20 To cease firing. At length a briei sns,
pension OF hosliliiies was agreed npon.--
During this short respite, tho French con.
sui embarked the French residents on board
an American three masted vessel lying in
the harbor. The people, alta parley grant.
cd, determined the establishment OF the
Slcillian constitution. The concessions
wrnng from the King of Naples, did not
satisfy the insurgents in Sicily, nor in the
least degree tranquilize the country. The
promulgalion Of the dcefees a, Naples on
the 18th was attended with no ellect.--
The infatuated King at length became con.
yineed Of the danger Of his throne. and
succumbed. His coniessor, NJ. Coele.
was sent away from Naples To a convent
at BeneyenIum, aud Del Carrelto, his oh
noxious minister Of pnice. proceeded 10
Genoa, where he landed amidst the exc.
eraiinns oi the people. aud was iorced 10
re'emhark, On the eth the other minis.
ter resigned, and liberal aud enlightened
administration was Immediately formed
On the 2aih a royal ordinance was issued,
decfeeing national constitution Tor tue
kingdom of the Two sicilies. founded on
the same principles as the French charter
of ls3O, including two chambers. the roy.
al insiolability, the responsibility of Minis
iers, the liberty of the press, and the na.
lional guard. Religious federation alone i,
withheld.
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05
DIR. u. y. .IETT

Nv ouLD invite b. friends 10 call Ut his
w Aputhccafy Store aud examine few
SUPER fine Mater Masols Aprons. and they will
also find there Cfoss' Masonic Chart. with
lot of selcui rniisnsy, consisting of-Fine
Nclum, Letter. Drawing and Enyelops hpef.
Paint Boxes water colorsl Camel lIlir Pencils,
Crcyons, cSim fhe Prnkntes. Gold Pens with
or without casrs. Pen Holders silver aud tinted,
Counting iiouss calendars, letter Folders Starnp.
Raok's aud Envelopes, Sealing Wax, Wafer.
black Sand, Sup Quills, Red aud Black Ink in
pts | pl and ioi bottles, Almanaos for lsis.
BENI l.. JETT
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05

4 true bill has been found against Bald
win. who So hrulally murdered his brother
nlaw, Matthews, at ST. Louis several
weeks since. The Union OF the 1lh inst,
saws! "Wlnn Baldwin was first imprison'
ed. some few weeks since, he was a fine
looking, robust young mamie Is nov a
manIac, aud so cmaciatcd and feeble thai
those whu knew him before his inrarcera.
ton would not now recognize him. lie
does not speak to any one, aud bis head j.
constantly bowed down fearing to look up
as he imagincs his victim is constantly be-
fore him
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05

LATE FROM GuB,.-The New York
Sun has received late files of Mananzas
papers. The sun says:
"lhe censorship OF the press is SO strict
in Cuba, that we only wonder how papers
can eonlfise 10 be so interesting as the
Aurora Of Manlanzas, and some others u
the Island always are. They are not per.
miIted 10 meddle with their own public
affairs IN the least, and the mosl important
intelligence in our files is the popularity oil
Gen. Tom Thumb. In despite of chains
and oppression this beautiful Island Is flour
ishing, though the population is in iryerish
and unquiet state. Spain is Strengthening
her military power, hut in vain. She eau.
not quell people iouf thousand miles from
her, who are resolved and worthy TO be
Tree. An ominous silence peIvades the
Guam press on the politics OF Spain; il
dare no, censufe, il will moi approve and
SO avoids the subiecl. The same restraint
wrighsupun it with respect 10 the European
monafehies. On the war between the
United States and Mexico il has more
scope. aud il is easy To perceive tina, tue
Cuhans think the absorption oi Mexico is
not only possible but inevitable. aud con
slider II an event not 10 be dreaded as an
evil by Meiieans. To conclude our mega.
live summary of our Cuban exchanges there
afo no accounts oi the state of the public
morals Of tranquility, for the press mus
not detail criminal trials. nor discuss pop
ular complaints. Whether the new Cover.
nor General is wecome. or the reverse, is
equally in the dark. for the same reason.
Commerce aud agriculture. religion, eduea.
lion, and their domestic government. II not
tabu, as the SouIh Sea Islanders say, must
at least be dainiily touched"
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05

1uR SrgR.iou CorroN Srrp--Dunnr the
present week We have heard many opinions of ths
Cotton srrd, the opinions being "all asonc" The
seed Is known to but few in tbs par Of the Cotton
region, but all the opnous TO which We refer do
not come from those In our neighbofhooj some
Of them come from those who have experienced
lis rihuc-wlio speaks By The book, by the led.
ger by is returns, Il you Will. 1hey say il Is sii-
penor 10 any IN the coHnify.-.ihhi even sufpls.
sas The Arkansas PRoLirc, they having planted Il
side by side, With the PRoL1c and found that II
not only equals Il in production. but Is earlier. picks
easier aud IA not 10 liable 10 iail down Ia feh land
the weight VI the bolla being near the main stalk
The Suraf-L Loif Cotton Seed. TO our own knowl.
edge, has been planted on different qualities Of
land by way Of experiment and those who have
planted IT, think It peculiarly adapted to the rich
lands in our own pir Of Louisiana. let rs here
remark that H. growth being Of the shape Of the
Sugaf.Loaf every Intelligent planter may Judge ls
yalue.
We noticed IN previous article that this Cotton
seed came from Alabama. The year before last,
il enriched d friend in Carroll county, Miss, who
planted II aud no other Last year, il was put IN
the ground by planter on tie bluff lands neai
Natrhcz aud now il l. drawing the attention Of
the Planting community 10 the tune Of 50 a sack
each sack containing over two bushels
CoHcordH I'M fHieibFner.
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05
Administration Notice.

EITERS Of administration on the estate q
~ Henry Kelly. dee, having been granted 10
the undersigned bearing date March ~. lsis;
therefore, all PeBons having claims against SAID
estate are required 10 exhibit the same 10 the
administrator, properly authenticated within one
year from the date Of his letters. OF they may be
Preeluded from any benefit Ia the estate, aud Il
not rihihisd within two yean may be forever
barred aud Precludtd from any benefit from said
estate.
u :. ROACH. Administrator
=, Of The estate Of Henry Kelly. dec
Washington, March 90, lsis.i6
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05

The Washington correspondent Of the Phila.
dplphia North American, Ia biz letter Of the 9Th.
speaking Of the trraiy in the Senate, says
II any single individual on the Democratic side
10 entitled morr than another 10 the credit II the
adoption Of this treaty, though he would greatly
have preferred ohrr terms than those negotiated il
Is John G. Calhoun. lls srpurnance to many olils
provisions was never concealed, but still oh his
efforts were direcirdIo ratification as Tho pfrierh.
Die alternative lie had tin his power nj any mo.
mcnt during the lat ten days, TO have rejected
il beyond recovery
shall take favorable occasion to explain the
reason ih,t divided our friends on this question.
but may sny nov, after having enjoyed the priv.
llcge Of understanding The views that operated on
many of them that NO body Of men ever acted no.
der purer motives or Influences 20 entirely dIseon.
nectcd from personal or partisan considerations
Had they regarded political policy only, or atOll,
quite nuolher state Of things would have been dis
closed
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05
Notice.

I'llE subscribers have just received aud oiI.r
1 for sale
30 Hall 4 sPeen' Nc. | aud Pough.,
Cooking and Warming Stoves,
Nhskey, Sugar, ceflsc, Mola,ees,
Imperial and Young Ilyson Tea,
Port aud tlarsI Vine. Soap, Iron, Castings,
Nails, Cotton Yarn. &c.
In connection with our business we have established
A TIN SHOP,
aud will furnish Tin War; IN large OF sr,sll qaan.
Titles, on accommodating terms, Job work ere.
euted with Dispatch.
BLOCK, BROTHER & co.
Fulton, March %, lsls.lG.f
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05

The Washington National Wing Of the
Ilh inst. states. that in the event Of Mr..
Crilipnden's election as Governor of Ken.
tucky,Mr. Clay has consented at the earnest
request of his friends. to Feenier public life
and to resume his place in the U. States
ScnaIc, lhe L.egsIalure consenling.
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05

ga'lon in Withholding any portion of the CORES,
pohdeaee by sanetioning the publication of the
garbled correspondence.
Jacob Thompson, then followed in defence OF
Tue Administration, relative to the correspondence.
MI Haskell replied, commenting with severity
upon the conduct of the Administration, in regafd
10 the war
Mt Mclean replied to Mr. Ilaskelrs remarks,
defending the Administration, and assailed the
Wings,
Mr. Haskell again spoke, lie speaks too often,
and therefore fails to command that attention
which spnid TO those who speak but seldom.
Mr. tlingman rcloined in few brief remarks,
when MI inge obtained the floor and the House
adjoumd.
March %
SENATE
Al the usual hour the Senate was called to or.
der
Several petitions and memorials were presented
by different members, relating to various subjects,
and referred
Mr. fuee, from the committee on Naval Ailhifs
reported bin 10 est hlIsh retired list, Also a
bull providing for the purchase Of American hemp
for the use of the Navy.
Several Senators participated in the incidental
discussion which sprang up
Nlr tass, from the Committee on Military AZ.
iairs, gave notice that he should call up the Vol.
nnleef bill, 30 soon as lhr loan bill was disposed Of
The President has signed the bill for the relief of
the heifs Of Paul Jones.
Mr. Aihrnon moved to take up tile hin pfoyid.
ing ior an additional Loan which was agreed to-
An amendment was offered requiring that the
bill, should be opened publicly by the Clerk Of the
House, which was adopted,
MI Aherou advised speedy action on the loan
bill, AS Il was Intended 70 adyetise for bids
Mr Webster has the floor for to morrow on this
question.
On motion Of Mr.. liannegan, the Senate went
into executive session, aud after some time spent
therein, the doors Of the Senate were opened, aud
on molian the Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
In the House, Mr.. Gummins, Of Ohio, asked
leave To Introduce resolution, expressive Of the
sympalhies OF the United States for France
Objections were made 10 the motion.
The House then took up the order Of the day.
Mr. Cllagman's resolution pending, to reconsider
the vote on publishing the correspondence Of Gen.
efal scott aud Mr. THst
The resolution Of Mf Clnfman, amer consider.
able discussion, was laid on the table.
On melton of Mr. snlon the House proceeded
to consider IA Committee Of the whole the Ind.
an Appropriation bill, aud after some time sprnt
therein, the committee rose without final action
thereon aud the House adjourned
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05
NNIicc.

Is hereby gwen, that The Fee Bills specified ia
the biIl IN chancey, filed By C. X wue
against William Ameti. lAle sheriff, have been
placed IN my hands lor collection by Y. ". Hale.
special commissioner appointed by iaid court. aud
all persons indebted on account Of said fec bills
are hereby notified 10 make settlement with tho
undersigned Immediately and save costs
u. NANCE, sheriff s
Of llempsiea,l county Al
Washington March p. lsis.A
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05

Ngw llANrsnnEs-'rhc election in this State
took baoc on Tuesday The candidate. for Gov.
emor were Jared W Williams Democrat, aud
Nathaniel 5. Berry, Independent
Gov Williams rc-elacted by a majority Of about
5000; the Democratic majority in the House oil
Representative will be twenty five Ut Thirty
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05

Drrnor Two EHiSENr MrS-The venerable
Ambrose Spencer, Of New Yofk, and the Hon.
Henry G. Whrnten. late minister 10 Berlin. are
both daid The intelligence Of Judge Spencer.
decrase reached New York on Tuesday last and
was not unexpected as hr hnd been III for some
time. Mr. Wheaton died at loSbiry, Mass, on
Saturday, and hs decrease may well be considered
a national loss, as be was unqueslonaby. for ma
ny years, the ablrsi Of our dipIomnisis abroad
and a Statesman Of profound research
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05
Notice.

VIE subscriber having closcd the washi.uip,.
Hotel, whl oupl nur 10 keep pnsaio Board.
Tug House ai ls old slAnd, whcrr 10 Will i,
pleased 10 sec bis friends and iorucr cu.lomrr.
All persons iadrbied to him by note az account.
are respectfully requested To coma isfwafd and
settle up.
r. T. SULLIVAN.
Washington, March Is, 1851
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05
tsin ifanIIfhctory. .

'ENiiE undersigned si continues 10 mau.ias.
iue improved COTTON GINS. one mil.
Southwest Of Washington. lis Gins ara made
OF The bcsi materials, and will be warranted 10
perform well, and will be sold on aecommoda,inr
Terms
For all repairing, the cash will be erase,ed a.
soon ~ the work Is completed.
]. T. CROSBY.
Washington, March 20, lsis.ig.iy
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05
II. HANDY.
IE LIGHT DRArGHr STEAMER
Franklin.
s.W. vANprnGnIrg,l,srr,

= W NANbEhGRlTf, NlsrfR.
n sstGa. HAsiye been thoroughly re.
Rl,.;,.=--sJNsla- A., paired, and well fitted up ior
tzssse fz=.e11..srE=X the accommodation Of pas.
.shsen' vii ply regularly between Fulton and
'he Head Of the Ran, leaving Fulton on Monday
OF zach wetk The Franklin isrey light dfauehi
ana VIII consequently be able 10 run between
,assa m., 'we points at alpost any stage Of water
whenever the water Will permit she will run
through the hayou 10 Shreveport A share Of
phec patronage Is respectfully solicited.
Fulton. Feb =. lsis.l9.u
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05

n attorneys al Law.
lIwisvilLr, LAFAYETTE COUNTY, iRKs
VII attend ull the courts In The Sixth Judicial
Circuit uud also the coufls IN Union county.
March %. l5l--l6.ly
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05
Administrators A sale.

l WILL sell on Saturday the 18th of Apnl ass'
4 all The oToceries on hand and also one Bugry
ana hafnes' belonging To the estate Of Henry
Kelly, deceased.
HENRY 5. ROACH.
March 81, ls4e.lG
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05
New orleans and Hurricane Bluiis
Pa c n Il Il.

f'ilE hne passenger packet YAZoo cry.
L. " CeofrA, Master. will run regularly
during the season IN the above trade Person.
shipping freight by this boat foe any point abo,.
the Ran, may dsPend upon having The sirie,-.,
attention paid 10 the forwarding Of the came by
the frt opportunity
Feb. u. lsis.l3.6w.
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05

Mr. Clay was kissed nearly to death by tie
New Nptk adics-9O0O women iell up1u him at
once
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05
HerniOn ~ Burton.

D. u nGaSDoN.
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05

At the usual hour the vlec President called the
Senate TO ufdef
sundry petitions aud memorial. were presented,
and referred
Ga motion, Il was ordered that 1900 copies OF
the correspondence with this GovrfumHGt aud
England, relative to the slave trade be- printed
On motion of W. iura 30 Wls 1nisr.l that thr
Commute on \ yi. AlrH Ur Instructed . 100.
quifr uio tha aAp.ueucy ..tHbHNnt q Naval
retired lisi.
Mr. Aheuun mo,ra Io 'abe up iUr blI to up.
Div the drdeteucrs Ia the revenue, which vas
agreed Ito
Mr.. Badger Offered to amend by striking out the
mis.ioa TO Rome.
Several Senators participated in the incidental
discussion which sptang up.
A substitute was oilsfd TO The "A, ri Of esiab-
lishinr a resident minister AT that plicr,
The question was taken by yeas and nays aud
decided IN the negative By yeas ~; nays ", AZ.
Ter sundry slight amendments the bill was made
the special order Of the day for tomorrow
On motion, the Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Ia the House, Mr. Clnginnn fosr to privileged
question, aud moved to reconsider the vote taken
yesterday. ordering the printing Of the corfespou.
depgc Of Gcn. Scott and MI 1'rih with the adt
miuAtration. lIe remarked that the oortespon.
dence had been gar1lrd, and he was opposed 10 il,
publication in its pr cot form; he wished 10 lay
the whole or none before the people tie for one
was UNIV illur fu slurtuu tl, att Of thu udntiuis.
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-05

a. BURTON
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1848-01-15
Later from thc City Of Mexico.

Later dates had been received at Vera
Cruz from Mexico. Gen. Scott has issued
orders announcing that the army was about
10 spread over and occupy the whole of the
Republic of Mexico, and continue 10 hold
possession until the Government and the PEG
pie sue for peace and express their willing
ness TO offer terms that be acceplable..lo he
United States.
The pepers published at the city of Mex,>
co contain numerous orders, enforcing tax
es of all kinds, heretofore payable TO the Gov
eminent of Mexico, which ale now demand
ed for the support OF the American armv
The orders enumerate all the varieties of
articles liable to taxation, and the rate al
which they are 10 be levied. Lotteries are
prohibited. &c. Colonel Dixon II. lies.
of Baltimore. was about to leave Vera Cruz
20 Join his regiment He was about 10 be
honored at Vera Cruz, on the eve Of his de-
por,ure, by splendid supper. He has
given universal satisfaction 10 the army as
well as to the citizens by the energetic and
impartial manner in which lie had perform
ed the arduous duties of his station.