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GEN. SCOTS RECEPTION.

Gen. Scott's reception yesterday al Eliza.
BEETHOVEN was worthy Of his friends, neigh
bors. and countrymen who had assembled 10
do him honor. Thous,nd poured in from
the surrounding country in every direction.
A stage was erected in IRON; Of the Court
House, decorated with flags. &c, and al 8
O'Clock the procession was formed.
After deilng through portion Of the
Town, the procession passed in front of the
Generals residence, where were already
met the depuiation from New York. Aid
Crolus made brief and happy address 10 the
General, setting forth the earnest desire OF
The people Of New York that he should visit
that CITY TO receive their thanks for his bril-
liant services. Gen. Sanford followed in be-
halfof the military.
Gen. Scott replied with much feeling. He
WINS deeply touched he said. at such MANS
festalions Of kindness, and however strong
his predeierniifaiion, however settled his
own wishes, he felt constrained 10 yield TO
the claims OF his ehunlrymen, and TO put him
self, as he did frankly, in the hands OF his iel-
low citizens Ct New York.
His remarks were received with very loud
and hearty cheers.
The procession then proceeded to the plat
Mayor Chetwood. in some brief, ANNA ted
and happy remarks.
Gen. Scott replied with much emotion
He said il was more than thirty years
since he first took up his residence in this
borough-that he new left l; without regret,
nor returned 20 il without pleasure. II was
his home-snd when abroad, on public duly,
il was the home of his better half-his wife
and children.
Returning now from scene oil distant ser
vice, after enduring sufferngs by sea and
land, he was deeply touched with The hearty
welcome here given 10 him. II was the
more touching in coming from neighsors.
friends and countrymen. He was poor in all
but themselves. He could give nothing in
return but soldiers heart, and the grasp OF
soldiers hand, and that heart and that
hand his neighbors had this day made their
own for ever.
This briet and touching appeal was re-
ceived with deafenIng cheers, after which the
Mayor announced that the General would re
ceive such Of his fellow citizens as chose, on
The stand. Accordingly, for nearly an hour
an unbroken chain OF men, women ana chill
dren pressed on the Stage, shaking the Gem
erals hand; and, finally the whole assembly
departed, a5undantly graiified, and without
an accident OF any sort TO mar the happiness
and sincerity of this Home Festival.
We understand that Gen. Scott. after ac>
ccpting the invitation from the Committee
from the Common Council of this city. was
desired 10 Ok dsy for his reception. but he
preferred 10 leave the whole matter 10 The dis
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We are informed that the remains of the
son ofMr. VIM. Morton Of thi, place, who died
in New Orlens, Jan. 5th, 1S47, have recently
been brought from that city to this place for
interment. After remaining in town one
night, they were conveyed to Salisbury,
his native town, where they were consigned to
the tomb, toawait the sound of the archangel,
trump. The deceased, we learn, was young
man of strict integrity, and engaged in large
and extensive Business in New Orleans. He
was much beloved by those who had the pleas
ure of forming an acquaintance with him, and
his death much lamented. It must be source
of great qualification to his parents and friends
here to have the privilege, (mournful and heart
rending as it is ITO consign his earthly remains
to the tomb upon the soil of his own native
town, over which, we learn, is to be erected a
Monument commemorative Of his many GOOD
qualities of head and heart.
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FREAKS OF FORTUNE. Some twenty Eve
wears ago young man and his wife opened a
little eating house in this city, near Fulton
Market. BY industry and good management
they amassed handsome fortune, bought sew
eral lots of ground, and with the aid of more
capital, for which they mortgaged their prop
erty, they built magnificent hotel of white
marble, six stories high, fronting on three
streets. But the interest on the MORTGAGE
proved canker worm, eating into the profits
Of their splendid establishment; and in few
years the mortgage was foreclosed, the build
ing and lots sold for less than half their value.
(less than the amount Of the mortgage,) and
the man and his wife now grown old, were
turned out of house and home. With a little
help from his son the old man again commence
ed the world in small eating house, but be-
came again unfortunate the old lady then o.
pened private boarding house the son went
to another city and established hotel, and tho
family by their untiring industry, succeeded
in maintaining respectable position in socie-
ty, although in the scale of wealth, immea.ur-
ably below their former station Some months
ago, the old man heard of the death of weal-
thy relation in England, who had left for
tune Of about eight hundred thousand dollars.
He went TO England, administered to the es-
tate, and secured the property. lie is now
richer than he ever was before. In this brief
narrative, our readers will probably have re-
cognized Mr.. Holt and his estimabe consort.
" Hollis Hotel" it is said. will again appear.
in gilt letters,upon the splendid building 'front.'
ing on Water, Fulton and Pearl streets Mr.
johnson and his lady, the present popular host
and hostess. will no doubt cheerfuly make way
for the amiable old couple. Mr.. Holt, we I'M
derstand, desires TO purchase the building to be-
queath it TO ais faithful son, who stood by him
manfully in his reverses.-N Y. Star.
The above, we think highly probable, for
we have it from the best authority that Mr..
Smith Of Salisbury,was employed BY Mr. Holt
to look after the will relating TO thi, property.
while on bis firstvis to England about years
since, and that he found the required will re-
corded at tho Doctors Commons in London,
and forwarded an abstract Of the same to Mr..
Holt.
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creton of those gentleman, who accordingly
Fixed upon Thursday, the 25th inst. 10 which
the General promptly scceded. Arrange
menls will accordingly be made 10 give The
gallant soldier a reception worthy oil the
great city of New York, bu: as yet they are
only so far perfected as TO enable US 70 stale'
thai the hour Of P. NJ, on that day ms oeeh
fived upon for his landing at Cas,le Garden.
The future proceedings Of the Committee
will be duly announced.
Las, evening meeting Of The held oilcers
OF the First Division was held at the resi-
dence of General Sanford, when the prellm-
mary steps were taken for The parade oil The
troops, on Thursday, and We hazard nothing
in predicting for that occasion the largest turn
out of the military ever seen in this city.
~ Y Cour. g. Eng. Of Tuesday.
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Later from Mexico.
RENEWAL OF MEXICAN HOSTILE
TIES.

The schooner May arrived at New Orleans
on the 18th, from Vera Cruz. At last a quo
rum OF the Members Of Congress were said to
have assembled at Queretaro, and to be wait
ing the arrival of the American Commission
ers to commence their deliberations on the
Peace question. The spcculations as to the
final result are of the most opposite and con-
ilicting character. The following pronuncia-
miento from Queretaro was dated April %, IL
o'clock at night.
The people have become weary OF suffering
the oppression and sport Of petty tyrsnts-
This at least is the case with the Mexican na-
ton, which, by the omnipotent exercise of its
will, has discarded what is called the General
Government Of the nation established at Quer-
etaro, and Frustrated to the earth its treacher-
Gus oppressors at o'clock on the night of this
day. 1t did this without any resistance, and
proclaimed the only plan which, under present
circumstances, can save the country. This is
war-war without truce or quarter, until an
honorable peace is conquered. Such is the
programme 81 this revolution at the head OF
which are the distinguished Generals Almonte
Bustamente and Paredes, to whose appeals all
who are Mexicans rather than partisans will
respond. The tocsin of Liberty has sounded
at last. Sons of Hidalgo and Iturbide awake.
The mvincible hand of Providence points out
to you the road by which every nation on the
globe will occupy its true place. Mexicans,
fulfil your destiny
American deserters-a are said to be continual
" arriving at Querctaro, and during the 25th
18TH aud 27th ult. no less than 20 presented
themselves to the Mexican Government, and
were incorporated into San Patricio's compa-
n.y..
The garrison of Queretaro is now composed
of $50 men.
A wager of $4,000 has been made at We
"a Cruz for, and against the Peace, and sever
al Of the Deputies are said to concernedin the
bet.
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Thursday, May IS.

SESArE-The Vice President laid before
the Senate a report from the Secretary Of
State in relation to the quantity Of Sugar i'm
ported into the United States within the last
four years, which was duly received and ord
eyed to be printed.
Agreeably to previous notice, Mr.. Turney
asked and obtained leave to bring in bill,
which was read the first and second times, by
unanimous consent, and referred to the Com
mittee OF Military Affairs. 1t related to
claims for the payment for horses lost or killed
in the War with Mexico.
Mr.. Johnson's resolution relative to the de-
fcrrsd nominations was then taken up, when
Mr.. Allen, of Ohio, rose, and proceeded to
address the Senate at some length in oppOsi-
ton to the measure, which he opposed in We
hement manner, and characterized il as IN
necessary and improper. When he had con-
cluded, the resolution was postponed for a
further consideration.
HoUsE.-The House resolved itself into a
Committee of the Whole on the state of the
Union. Mr.. King, of Mass, in the Chair, and
took up for consideration the Post Office bill.
Mr.. Cooke, of Tenn, addressed the House
at some length, in defence of the Wings and
in condemnation ofthe Administration. When
be had concluded, the Committee rose, and the
House adjourned over till tomorrow.
Friday, May 10.
SESATE.-The Appropriation bill for the
West Point Academy, was taken up, amended,
and passed.
/ The bill for tho admission of Wisconsin in
to the Union, was read the second and third
time, and passed.
After several private bills had been consid-
cred and passed, the Senate adjourned over
till Monday.
HousE.-After some routine business, the
House took up and passed bills for the e,tab-
lishment of Collection Districts at Whitehall
n. Y, Wsreham, Mass, Brunswick, Ca, and
at Buckville, s. C.
Went into Committee of the Whole, Mr.
Simms, of S. c., in the Chair.
Hodges Slave case came up first, and an
animated debate ensued. Mr.. Chapman, of
Md, advocated the bill-Mr. Tuck, Of N. II +,
and MIR Stickney opposed it. Mr.. Rhett, of
S. C., advocated the passage of the bill.
Mr.. Stephens, of Ga, made an exciting
speech in favor of the rights Of the South and
tho preservation of the Union, which quite e
lcctrifed the House.
The Committee then rose and reported the
bill to the House without amendments, when
it was read third time and passed. Ad-
journed.
Saturday, May 20.
SESArE.-Not in Session.
HoUsE.-In Committee of the Whole, MIR.
Root, of Ohio, in the Chair, the bill in favor
of purchasing the Madison papers was taken
up. After SONS discussion, it was read third
time, and passed. Adjourned.
"a Nothing of importance done at Wash
ington the past week-Baltimore being the
chief point of attraction. Congress adjourned
over from Monday to Thursday.
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"a 1t is said that President Polk has restored
Midshipman Pollock. who was sentenced to
State Prison for shooting an editor in Buffalo,
N. Y, to his rank in the Navy. He bad been
previously pardoned from prison by Governor
Young.
We thought the Governors mistake in this
case was bad enough, but President Polk has
capped the climax. If the officers of the Ma
Wy are gentlemen of unsullied character, their
feelings must be outraged by this thrusting a
mong them of one who had forfeited his rank
by savage and cowardlv attempt at assassi-
nation. Does anybody in the wide world be-
lieve that common sailor who had been gull
ty of such crime, would have been treated
with such lenity Tribune.
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The Liberty Gazette says it is not true that
John P. Hale was drunk, as reported, vixen
he visited Burlington, year ago: because, he
lately spoke at Temperance meeting in New
York But this is nothing, compared with
the grammar and rhetoric and truth of the fol-
lowing sentence: Europe has a,coke from
her long slumbers, has at length banished the
last remnant Of human slavery from her bor-
ders," (,0aite Slavery in Russia, especially y
q and with voice and hand is now ready to
assist US to scash out the damning gull which
now rest upon this country."-Again, we find
among the " right doctrines" of this same Lib
erty organ, rabid Fourieritc resolution, T.
dopted by some discontentsd "rnale and fe-
male hand-loom weavers in Philadelphia" who
had not even the vulgar courage to strike for
higher wages.
We can cheerfully recommend this paper
to all who feel the least inclination to vote fol-
John P. Hale at the next Presidential cleo
ton. 1t will prove a sovereign remedy.
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From MExIco-BAD RUMoRs.-A cor
respondent of the evening Post writes from
Washington, May rs, as fellows:
Gen. Cushing and other officers of the army
arrived here to-day from Mexico. The most
important news is, that Government Courier
also reached here this morning, who is reported
to have brought dispatches from our Commits
sioner, the purport of which is that the treaty
will doubtless be rejected that the members
of Congress were deserving Queretaro, and
that no hope was left or peaceablc issue of
negotiations. This is sad news enough, for, If
ii is confirmed, the Government can have no
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THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BoTs.-A revised G.
dition of this popular novel as just been issued
oy B. B. Mussey & Co., Boston. II is story Of
exciting interest thrOughout-full of incident,
character, and beautiful description. But to read
ers in our immediate vicinity it has an additional
charm, from familiarity with SO many of the To-
calities and scenes which it representative new
edition is got up in an excellent style, and will bs
eagerly sought after, by all lovers of romance
1t may be found at j. Hagar's Bookstore.
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LOCO FOCO NATIONAL CONyEN-
TION.
BALTIMORE, Monday. NAV

BALTIMORE, Monday. May %.
Attw.lve o'clock the doors Of the Univer-
salisl Church, North CaIvert-.i, in which the
Convention ID 10 hold lis siilings,wcre Ihroru
open, und in few moments the rush was SD
great that the building, including the CALLER
les. became deusely packed with spectators
The Convention WAS Immediately organ
lied by the appointment OF Judge J. s.
BRYCE Of Louisiana rs Chairman, pro TEN.
and SAMUEL TREAT Of Missouri as Secrela-
ry, pro tenn.
The chairman upon taking his seat MADE
a few remarks, ard concluded bv remnrking
10 the Convention. tina! The first law Of nuurs
was 6rdcr.-When he sat down. Mr. Wheel
er, Of North Carolina, submitted a resolution
10 the effect, that n Committee Of One from
each State be appointed 10 examine the Gre
deniials Of Delegates, and report TO The Con-
veniion the result Of their examination.
The said Committee was being appointed,
when there was muck confusion. HrnkeIs
and Barnburners were stubborn.
Mr.. r. II. Cone Of Ga. offered as a substi
tuIc n sci Of resolutions providing for the APP
pointment of u committee of one from each
Stale Except New Y ork, and the delegates
from that State To be given lime 10 decide IA
mong themselves which Ole of that deega
ton shall be member Of said CnmmiIIee,)
by the respective delegates, 10 examine into
and report upon the number OF delegates en-
titled to seats and the validity Of their ere
denIials
Mr.. Cole advocated his substitute al con-
siderable length.
Hon. Edward A. Hannegan called for tho
reading Of the resolution. lie had no objec-
ton TO the original resolution.
Some inquiry having been made as to the
effect Of the resolution, Mr.. Cole said that the
Committee would decide the question which
one Of the two delegations from New-York
should be admitted.
Mr. Thomson OF New Jersey expressed
the opinion that the course proposed might
defeat an organization for some days.
Mr.. flanagan moved TO lay the resolution
and substitute on the table, but Withdrew il
after some discussion. He then offered a res
olulion requiring each delegate to pledge
himselfto support the nominee OF the Conven-
ton. This was received with enthusiastic
cheering.
Mr.. Cole Thought the question should be
first settled who had right 10 vote on these
preliminary movements. In the course Of his
remarks he condemned the practice Of chser-
ing in The ST. ongest and warmest terms
Mr.. Bannegan's last resolution was then
laid upon the table, and the original resolution
and substitute were taken up.
Much discussion ensued, on the coDsiders-
tion OF this substitute. which was, however,
finally adopted. and the clIowing persons
we're appointed as the Committee:
Mdine-Charles Andrews.
~ Hamsphire-Robi. Jenness.
Mass-Robert Rantoul, Jr.
Vermont-Levi B. Villas.
X. LsL1nd-Dutee J. Pearce.
CoRn-Jnnas +. Pratt
" Jersey--G Carrot d. Wall.
Pcn.-Wm. T. Rogers.
Deld,cdre-Wm. H. Ro.s.
MdryLdnd-B. G. Howard.
Iyrginio-Thoe. n. Bsyly'
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FRENCH REPUBLIC.

The Republic was declared" by the Ma
tional assembly, at its first session, by unan-
lmous rising and reclamation.
The next day, the 5th, the assembly, to the
number of 600 or 700, took position on the
steps of the palace, and in the presence ofthc
colors of the National Government, and of
more than 100000 people, proclaimed and ac-
cepted the Republic.
M. Buchez was elected President of the Ma
tional Assembly.
There were three candidates for the Presi-
dency. The scrutiny gave these results:
Buohez $50; Trelat 2s4 Recumb 81.
1t is stated that Trelat was the candidates Of
the Provisional Government.
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INDIAN WAR IN OREGON-FOUk
BATTLES BETWEEN THE WHITES
AND NDIANS-HORRID MASSA-
GRE OF TWENTY MISSIONARIES.

GRE OF TWENTY MISSIONARIES.
THE Pittsburgh Chron- publishes the following
Telegraphic dispatch.
LOUISVILLE, May 81.
By the arrival of Major Meek, late and ex-
citing news has been received from Oregon.
Four powerful tribes of Indians have COM
menced bloody war against tie settlers.
Four battles had already been fought IN
january, in all of which Except one,) the
whites maintained their ground. Five humid
red whites kept up a continued fight with two
thousand Indians for an entire day, at the close
of which the Indians retired. None of the
whites were killed, but great numbers were
wounded.
On the 29th of November, a horrible mas
sacre was perpetrated by the Cyuse Indians at
the PRESBYTERIAN Mission in the Walla Walia
Valley. DIR. White and, his wife and eighteen
others were killed, and sixty or seventy per-
sons were taken prisoners.
The houses belonging to the station were
all burned.
The prisoners were ransomed, and restored
through the agency of Peter Skeen Ogden,
Chief Factor of the Hudson's Bay Company.
Major Meek pushed up the river yesterday
on his way to Washington City. He has dis
patches to the Government asking Immediate
aid
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G The prospects of obtaining ratification
of the Treaty with Mexico, are more dark
than ever. Indeed, the expectation seems now
to be pretty much given up at Washington.
This result we have steadily predicted though
it may not after all be confirmed. From pres
ent appearances, the war must be speedily re-
newed. Should this prove to be the case, the
ensuing Presidential campaign, We imagine,
will have two main issues-the disposal Of
Jlerico, and the extension of Slavery. The
views of the Locofoco nominee on these two
points are well known-that is, if such sbuf-
fling, whiting demagoguc may be said to have
any opinions, (and in the present case, he is
so pledged that lodging is impossible )-and
they will hardly be tolerated among Northern
men Of determined An:i-Slavery principles
The opinions of Henry Clay on these two
points are as distinctly understood, since his
celebrated speech at Lexington-and from all
we can learn, Gen. Taylor may be equally re-
lied on, as opposed to all these unjust and ia
tai schemes, to which Cass is committed. The
same NAV be said of Gen. Scott, and Daniel
Webster, and Judge Mclean. That some one
of these will be nominated, there is little
doubt-and VIC submit the decision to Ma
tional Convention, with entire confidence that
a worthy candidate (f not our own favorite)
will be selected.
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alternative but renewal of the war and a
conquest of the country, for it is hardly to 30
supposed that the state offeeling in the United
States would admit of the withdrawal of the
forces, and the abandonment of any claim to
indemnity for the already crushing expenses
of the contest.
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twice the price of the number. MISE. F. Elicit,
Miss Leslie, W Gilmore Simms, Charles Sprsgue,
Willis, are among the Contributors. Single
copies of the Lady's Book may be had by for
wardin g IS cts to L. A. Cooley, lis Chcstnut-st
Phile6elphia
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GopxY's LApI's Book, for June, is received.
The engraving Of " The Belle" alone is worth