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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

ASOrHER EFFORT TO RAISE THE WND.-OGr
Government has commenced lis grand scheme Of ras-
ng the wind IN Mexico for terAying the expenses Of the
war. Capt Chapman has been appointed Collector Of
Internal Customs a. M,tamoros and has issued his cir
cuar 70 all the Inhabitants In that circular he announces
that after the Of January all must be paid %
him. He enumer.es The articles aud establishments on
which he means 70 collect taxes for the benent of me
Treasury Of the United States. This list Of things taxa
be is interesting. including cockp ia. billiard f1tlss gam
bEg houses and MANUFACTURES q hq,0rs! The Govern
ment Of tie United States. bent carrying the gospel and
democracy into Mexico, hiss undertaken 70 raise tie
money necessary that grand enterprise by collecting
taxes on cock pits. gambling houses and other places
where gentlemen 10 search Of recreation resort SANTA
AnnA Is the prince Of esckhghiers. louisville jour-
DEATH OF CHEF JUSTICE REID.-The Montreal
Herald records the ceah, the 18Th inst Of the Hon
james Red Chief Justice Of the Court Of Kings Bench
IN Canada Nh Rel admitted 70 the bar In the year
1884 after professional career, marked BY untrng IN
d1stry AMI honorsss conduct. he was In May, 1871
raised 70 the bench Of the Puisne judges the cues
OF which he Performed with uusnies dignity Ia the ear
ls13 he was elevated % the oce OF Ch@I Ju.uee anl
presided On the bench until the year lss,
FRozEs TO DEArH.-George J. Crofut OF Trum-
bull c.. frozen 70 testh Tuesday night lie arc
tive ethers went over 70 Milford Beach 10 boat Tor o.
tiers. Returning they grountsS, and lay until me We
The other two piled their oars ard kept ~ otneF
exercises Croia,, whose clothes were vet. folded him
self In bis OyeIcoai and lay down In The boat On Iylns
10 rouse him. his competitions found inst ne was he-Iy
extinct, and though taken on shore and ifieon ifeey
used be died In the OF En hour. He WAS mem
oer q Temperance society and zset thiy years
MELAsCHOLY AFFAiR-A young man named
Overey, residing East Berlin York county Pa pat an
eni 10 his lie the "a Inst. BY hAngiss himself lie
hss len wife and four small children. % the following
day. which was the Gay Of the teceassfs iunerAi MS
"a her EFF the house temporarily and beng absent rAiAe
s org ume. search was Immediately made aud be Wa
ogzt 10 one Of the OlibgEdns In the act Of COMMITTING
The same rash ae.. Timss prevention however saved
as LIE.
ASOrHER MURDER CAsE-Samuei Andre~sihe
eooret stabdsl en- saturday Afternoon ASK Al f-se
10 >pAf I'D street, below Small. MoyAmensns win dfA
knife IN the hand q jams Rely also colorec iel a. ne
hospital yesterday afternoon - Phi. Inc. 18TH
EF Mrs Farrell whom We noticed IN the Jour
aai Of the 2sth inst a. having very badly scAdec the
evening previous by her SOL owen ARIEL cet yesterday
the hospital We Informed hat her death Is attn
ogied TO the injuries she received. The boy Owen nov
serving sentence Of two rfnths a. Common drunksrd
In he House Of Correction Boston journal Ash.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27
Fire IN Washington.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 ISIS.
ire broke out early this morning IN two large
dwelling houses tbs upper parts Of which were destroyed
SIX adjalalng buildings were destroyed. The properly
belonged 10 the heirs Of the Cook estate
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27
THINGS IN WASHINGTON.
Speech Of Mr.. c7arts Of r. I.-cf Mr.. JssH Of Nd
Correspondents Of The Tribune.


Correspondents Of The Tribune.
wAsHiNCIOs, Jan. IS. ls'-
The speech Of Mr. CLARKE Of Rhode Island in
the Senate to day was distinguished BY its exPosi-
ton Of the true principles OF finance. He IS emu
nenty qualified to treat Of the subject both ITO"
study and practical knowledge. He is one OF ihe
few men in the Senate not Of the legal profession
believe be is a manufacturer and az sucn nA'
been accustomed 70 view the operation oi 'o'e'"
mental intiuences-generally 30 disastrous-uPoH
the money market. and the transactions Of Dust
ns.s men His speech will be better read tnan oe'
bva,ed He il no orator as Brutus s nor tnahA
God q. Mr.. Senator DIoxssos. he neither
sloouent nor foolish--neither Demostnehes nor
Thersites.
pa read his speech to the Senate, which manner
Of delivery however objectionable to an immediate
.paience. cannot influence the decision OF the
erea, mass Of thinkers in relation 70 the production
an confident to say that persons in search OF true
information with relation to our present approach
ING financial crisis cannot be better taught than by
a careful perusal and digest Of this speech he
has exposed the absurdity Of Mr.. Secretary
WALKERS calculations, and convicted him oil gross
ignorance upon the subjects OF which he would
treat. n
The Secretary is a sefdeluding sophist he
mas entaneled himself in the web OF his own CHI
canery and needs more than any one proper Indoc
trinstion | believe him honest. no one otner
wise would commit himself so grossly. In the re-
,iremen. 20 which his wishes lead, and when DIS
official experience can but suggest, II Is chartaoie
% hone he will find more appropriate sphere ior
the exercise Of bis abilities.
Mr.. Lroos of Md. " Auttered the Volsces little
in the House He made right good speech anc
one which should be well circu ated. He IL
member Of much promise. Mr.. PALfREY OF Mass
who hes the floor 10 morrow, will undoubtedly sus'
tain his well.earned reputation as scholar and an
orator. Owing TO the somewhat peculiar position
which he occupies toward the two great parties OF
the country much curiosity 10 felt in relation 70 ms
forthcoming speech. That he will more than rear
jze even the sangoine expectations OF his friends
feel confident. His political career promises wen
Gen WILSON of N. II. is DESTROYS to speak on
the question of the Presidents right to refuse the
REPRESENTATIVES, Of the People information vital 10
the proper consideration OF a measure OF pubic
policy. He has endeavored several times 70 eaten
the Chairmans eye. In argumentatlye ability ana
felicity of illustration it is doubtful II the deners
has superior in the House, and #, on his debut
he will but do himself full justice, most certainly ne
will take position among members Inferior 70 none
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27
Coart Calendar. .Tra H.

cncrIr coUar.-Nos 8. a. ~. 81 so.s >,
rs. 2. 70. III wa
co1ss PLtAs-Psrt l-sss. e5. ~. IS, II. n -
-. -. %. ioi io5 30. its. Part Ii-xo. 81 -.
10. IS. IS. 81 9s - rz
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

By and rtta ~ adrice and consent 81 ne Senats
Trr - \

trEsDAr, Jan. II, ISIS.
SEw-YoEz--Isa2c W. Jones, Francs baoodsood, Con-
sisn Brown, and Charles l. Benedict. Of New York,
tares Public 10 places Of James Dill George Cooper,
william II Paine an1 Benjamin 5 Brooks terms explrei
Also, David = Lyon, Maus schermerhorn, Joseph G.
Lawrence and Morris Frankll1 thu Offices II NOiaes
Plb.ei vice Robert j. Dillon, William OBrien, william
Bl0omneic, AMI Morris Franklin. terms expired.
RIcHNosD CoUsrr.-JAeob II. VANDERBILT, OF Castle.
ton. Trustee Of The Seamen's and and Retreat, vice
Thomas W. Tucker resigned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

e. clerryman compsiUs Of slthy plaends about the
,ss.s and ..ks ia, call the attention Of the authorities
thereto. Msssieurs authorities DO you near na' MI
..,-~-. -, o,,ht 10 do IL directly and expressly,
l "a ..,dins an ANONYMOUS note 10 70 take the
hns,ns,s Of your hands Take one Of the hande your
s go ost a plain, bsced H. stating By whom Il
-ts 10 be uttered snd where II ~ss stuck up or what
house il was into, and go 70 the CITY AtSor-
49, vow auty instead Of sinking IL of shoulders
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

~ THr SOUTHERN TELEGRAPH failed last
evening before dispatch with the Congressional pro-
ceedings Of yesterday completed Al latest adj
vices both branches Of the Nallons Legs allure were
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27
Erom WushjuQtOu.

WAsHINGroN, Jan. 70 ] T. VI.
The report OF official dispatches being received
announcing that Mexico was really to accept rrsts pro-
positions prove false No dispatches arrived by this last
mall. messenger arrived, bu, brought such inell-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

AgOrHgR FORGERY CAsE-Mr. Daniel Prescott
coal dealer published advertisement In the 5ss0n Agds
Of Thursday stating that his name had been used on
certain notes without his knowledge consent The
quel TO this Is according 70 statement In the TraHscpi
that Mr.. Stevens Merrill, who kept dry goods store 81
Washington st. the guilty party referred 10 In the above
notice For time past Mr. Prescott has been in the
habit Of endorsing paper for Mr. Merrill which has been
discounted BY various individuals In Satest laery al
very high rates Of interest the knowledge that Mr. "
had Mr. Prescots egtimatey inducing persons to
take the paper without inquiries its being genuine.
on investigation, Mr. PTescot finds al hi, name had
been forged for few thousand dollars, and that Mr.
Merrill has suddenly left the city. We understand the
last thing he did before going away 10 make note
for 500 and obtain the money the same. Mr. Merrill
has hhero enjoyed the confidence and respect Of iho.
who knew him. and has tecn for time very uhu-
entail and active member OF Mr. Kinks church What IS
the precise amount Of the forgery have not learned
Du, we been told the signature OF Ar Prescott has
been very skilu.iy Initiated. Boston Times.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27
What we think of Peace.

The land ID astir with rumOrs from era tfuz'
from New Orleans from Washington, thatwe are
on the very eve Of Peace with Mexico. Rejoicing
heartily that there is even a reasonable hope Of
Peace, We yet caution all against INDUCING TOO
sanguine antcipations. Yet from ell the Ugh" be-
fore u.s. we are inclined to believe,
/. That the Mexican shadow Of government =
Oueretaro the only vestige OF Nationsi su'no'''y
IN being il sincerely DESTROYS Of feace' anu
ling TO concede much to achieve IT.
. Tb.tur Trst. though Invested OF all ohclal
., o,de,ed home. resting under the dispeasure
~ nj. superiors, and most unlikely to obtain any
,.,,bcr employment at their hands, has renamed
.,nbbornly 10 Mexico, bent on retrieving his
clouded fortunes by effecting an understanding
which should form the basis OF Peace;
= That such understanding. between him and
the Mexican Commissioners has been attained or
t least is distinctly in view and that he has trans
mitted TO w Washington either the basis OF Treaty
which has been agreed TO by the Mexicans ana Is
deemed admissible by him, or has communicated
tbsir offer and asked authority TO accept It or IN
struction, as 10 the ultimatum Of our Government
aud
a That the Financial embarassments already
experienced, and those far more formidable Jos'
ahead, have disposed even Messrs Polk and W
ker the two rankest Annexstonis. Ia the Exc
cu.ive Council to accept Peace rather than prose
cute the subiugaton Of Mexico with non .subser-
Went House of Representatives, ON one side, dis
organized Army on the other, and an empty Urea
sury yawning 10 their faces.
This is what we think of the prospect OF Peace
II may be all wrong but we believe it hardly can
be. few days must clear up the fog considera-
bly. Meantime We advise graenhorns including
those who think they are shrewd. not TO speculate
ia stocks etc unless they kn0ac that their lille
or has bis cue directly from some Member OF the
Cabinet The outsiders in these days are sure 70
get their eyeteetb cut 10 most expensive and
dssgreeable manner.
AS to the presumed Treaty we hope the Sen
ate will ratify anything Mr.. Polk may send them
even though in the sneaking underhsnd fashion OF
his Oregon Treaty. Peace Peace ! even though
we paw Fifteen Millions OF Dollars for it and take
thousand miles square Of inhospitsble deserts
haunted by implacably hostile ssvages as a consid
GRAFTON, in order that Polk Co may boast of their
conquests and annexations. Sign anything, rati'y
anything, pay any thing to end the guilt the blood
she'd the shame, the enormous waste, Of this hor-
rbe contest. Even with that most unfit, unstable
boundary of the Rio Grande, give us Peace and
than for tho reckoringl
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

iV-CLAsT. BRorHgRS Co.'S svPssIoR DIAMOND Posr
~ COLD PgSsNo person who wishes 10 write with
AID pleasure should be without OF tbese truly beast
tul peas no pen yet offered the public successfully
compete with them They for sale, wholesale sna
rssi with gold and silver Psnsnd Pencil OF ,.
uor styles, their Office % Johu.st corues Nassau
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

THG premium GoLD Pss, 81 25-May he had At the Q.
Enlistment Of J. w GssAros Co. II Ceds, together
with thirty different styles Of Pens consisting Of
Browns Hayden's, speucsrs Bssley's, Congress, lien
ry American. and others all at prices lower than h
found any other house the trade Gold Pens repaired
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

WIscOSsiS-The Mlrdukee Sentinel brings us
the proceedings OF the Constitutional Convention
down 20 the 9Th inst. when the article on S0f
rage" was under consideration. An amendment
to the article restoring the one year qualification
was adopted: also an amendment authorizing the
Legislature to extend the Right OF Suffrage to col
ored persons provided that any law for that pur-
pose before taking effect. should be submitted to
the people at the general election next succeeding
the passage ofsuch law. aud be sanctioned BY e
majority Of all the votes cast at such election. This
last amendment wss passed-45 to 81. The Single
District System is likely to obtain for both Senate
and Assembly; for the former the number fixed
upon Will probable be 20, and the latter 90, as the
maximum.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

No change in the price OF Flour The demand
ia fair with sales at IS rs s. for Western and for Cen
e.se s. s. "a. Michigan s. IS. In Grain there have
been large sales At iuciuang prices We quote Barley
a. 75a rs cts; Rye IS 70 cts Corn 6! a "a cts Oats
a. A 10.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

THE BATH FRE-The Bah Tribune states that
the building which destroy that place on satur-
day night belonged 10 Hon. VIM King who loses about
$1,000 Mr. A J. Baly lost 1000 Insured ST. 800 at the
Augusta. Mr.. whtneys loss 10 stated al $3.50, and Mr.
Dolnels a. $500
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

scvsIxr cOrHT--rne Gens'.l Term .'jou'Dsa y.s.
been very long, sst but little advance hss zen "a,
the disposition o. the Caiencar.
In the Special Term. Judge Ednonds stated IA, 4.
be prepared. on Aoatsy nexi. 10 give sons 49,
smons them probably, TIA, relating 70 the hs,ss,.
Church.
commission n isaotsoo faqsrenSJ was sllore...
the f!ues q Cyrus B. DoEgify q Cortlardt. wsushe.
take care Of his properly. he being. II Il sr.rr,,
hsoitusi oruaknd-oesice which, Il is said, heh.s.
toned his family snd has taken ap with a~0ns, -,
City. whom he maintains. and with whom he rc,,.,.
petition was allowed and The commission Appointed
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27
NETWORK TRIBUNE.
.,..,1psnAy MORNING. JANUARY 81.

- AIsEnr GALLArrss Pamphlet on the war with
80 NAV be had gratis the Office Of ne nrssn<-
~ carson ordering 100 copies less will be supplied
a. rxnress or Railroad.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27
Shin New....Nsw OsLsASs.

C7eqref-ship Manchester, New-lork bark J.
: wau. Philadelphia schooner Canton. BALTIMORE
Arrlrsi-Shlp Creole and brig ChristAha. New-York
bark Az OF Boston.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

This assessment the quAdrupie " the direct taxes
paid by the several States 10 her Eedera Government 10
the year 1913 1874 But the other hand. al transit
duties talcsbsiA dsr-chos de isterra heretofore
payable the gates OF cities and passing the iues be
tween States have been abolished together With national
lotteries The tobacco monopoly VIII also be abolished
from and after the present year The cultivation and he
sale OF thu. plant AL thereafter Be fre-save ANY duty
that the Uuiied States may have imposed or shall her-a
pose The mpora Tor c tobacco tarouxh the
tomhouse. a. Mexican ports oecupi-. y this army And
the rece p,s the post 0ces together with the playing
card and .tsmpedpspeI nonoPoeszFe rinqushed % the
state Governments respectively
81 The Governors and members Of he Legislatures n
the different States. and collecting officers nov IN CON
rissou and heretofore charged With the collection Of he
federal dues Of any kind. vii Dc Individually held re-
spous In their persons and property FOR the ooecin
and full payment OF this assessment month
~ a. the usus State capitals cvey other pscs
or places within the same may be appointed BY the
United states commander with each state
4 The assessment each state tnsl may hereafter Dc
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

~ II you want to get good Boots and Shoes chsV
Just to friend JosEs. Ann.st and get them sl
will find great saving your boot bill, 80 say'ou
experience l2l lw'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

II We are again under obligations to Messrs.
Wills Co for Albany papers via Hossatone Railroad;
also to Mr. cIorrs iOs copy Of the Boston Aaas BY the
Springfield route.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

Corkr OF COMMON FtEAs--Before Judge DAY -I,.
vs. Osoorn Action relative 20 penec,se slres., !,
ierret TO- This case Concluded and given tc ne H.,
Sealed verdict his forenoon
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27
Markets. .SEw-OsLrASs. Jan 10

C0t0n-The market is quite animated, and sales
made a: easier rates Ssgar-rhe demand Is fair, tie
quotations Of fair fully fair being - to 4. cts H'sse
is quoted a, Isl 10 cents. Flour continues heavy
Fregks-One ship for Hsvre taken up for cent. Er-
olanges-The demand for sterling Is lees active, and s
derLninz raies.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27
FROM THE SOUTH.
Steamboat Disaster and Great Los. Of Life
By Pony Express and Telegraph
To THE gEg. YORK TRIBCYE.

Our Overland Pony Express has arrived, bring
lng dates from New Orleans the 10Th There hsd
bee no fresh arrivals from Vera Cruz any other part Of
Mexico.
The steamer Yallabushs, from he Red River, with
heavy cargo Cotton boun; for Se~OrleAns, entire
ly destroyed BY FIRE the 18Th inst ana forty persons
are supposed have persisted with her, either BY Ore or
s-,ux
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

CncUrr CoUEr-Bef5re Judge Morse D0.s T..
vs.. Geo Meyer Soa.-Aotion Of replevin IN relara, .
quantity or peppsrmcn, oil already referred %. y,s
for plaintiffs. yslnins ihs property a 81 90.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

TIA z. ~
small party Of soldiers arrived last nilh rom JAlspa
they bring except the arrival sf Col Mess
train that place without any farther attack than
what was reported you few Gays nee and that the
llth 1t proceeded ~ r0gt> 10 Mexico.
The following the order Of Gen. scot: referred 10
above hE.DQvasrEEs o. rHE AENf,
MENIcO Dec So. l647
lGenerAl Orders-No. 3s5
To support. in part, the military Occupation OF the
Republic OF Mexico By the Army Of the United States
the severe. Of this Republic, already occup and
others they shall become occupied, are or Will be as
sessed, By the year, IN dollars, IS follows,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

Loss or THE ANS CAUSE.-THE Palmetto fell II
Yesterday morning on The Southwest Bar with the l. )
propeller Secretary Marcy, from Tampico. owed her II
over the Bar. and took on from her the mall The secre
tary Marcy reported that the L. ;. steamer Ann Cha'
had been lost twenty miles TO the southwark OF Iamrc
Bar bound H. Wolves were lost far as We could learn
II O pcANune. lylh.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

IraLIaS INDICATED Soar For efsctuslly removing t,
ppes frecklss rooghness ssllOwnes&c from the ssis,
warranted. Prepared BY DR.. GoURAUD, 81 Wsserst hg
door IRON Broadway where mag be had bis celebfsse
Poudre Subtle for eradicatDg superhuous hair, Ligss
Rouge for coloring lips and cheeks deep carnston tnf
Lily hite for the complexion Hair Dye. besiss hnf
restorative Pomsde ios tfaosisEty dyelDs gay hao
Tooth Pastes Extracts &c % n
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

~ The magnetic telegraph is in operation be
tween Charleston and CherAw, 8 {. IL Is said that The
line will be opened between sburg and Charleston 10y
the 2sth Inst IL Is calculated that the CONTAMINATION
will be extended from Charleston to New-O eaus by the
month Of May. Washington Union.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

n Persons wishing The Tribune len At thep ".
ence or at their places of business will pleas =
aots through .hs Post 0nss " leave word o. ns~
90 publishing ooss
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

MissIssirPL-We have the proceedings OF the
Loco Foco State Convention OF Mississippi. which
assembled at Jackson two weeks since. Eek Gov
McNut. presided, and the following Electoral ticket
waa nominafe1.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

LoUIsrAsA-The Louisiana House of Repre-.
seuayes organized the 18Th inst. by the election Ct
Hon. T. W. FASRAR, whg, as Speaker by The following
vote: Farrar 4 Henry Phillips, Loco, 40. Mr. = made
handsome speech In acknowledgment Of the honor done
him. when M ALIxASDER CuvILLIER (pocs not stated
was chosen Clerk receiving 20 the opposing
candidate, Mr.. Ricord, who received only 10.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-27

Wild CHsRRy. -Reprieyss ulder the ssliows are gss.
orally hailed with subtraction, and the may be cad
Of WIsrARs Bs-am OF wild Cherry, which, beyond al
doubt his reprsvsd many from smos equally death
by lung complaints Mr Fowle the proprietor who dsss
in the srics so srgsyfor people will buy Of it.
sends the following which he has just received
the WAY n his hu.tnsss