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Eronl Tie DeIfn

The Vera Cruz Free American of the 3Oth
ult., thus gives its ideas as to coming events:
The moment peace was understood to be
ratified in Mexico, the Indians raised their
wEoop in one of the places most frequented
by the sons of Cortes, La Plaza de los Foros.
The peace is ratified by the Congress of the
United States OF Mexico !; but this peace is on
ly made with the United States of North A
merica. The Mexicans will have 10 defend
themselves next agsinstthe poems, who arc
only waiting for an opportunity to proclaim
themselves free.
The Free American announces the arrival
on the 3lst ult., of the ship America, from New
York, with S65 recruits, consisting of portions
Of two companies of the I'd regiment of artil-
lery; part of Il company of the 9TH infantry,
and twelve officers.
VERA Cruz, May 81, lS4S.
The naval force at present in the bay con-
sists of the flag ship Cumberland; steamships
Scorpion, Iris, Spitfrc and Water Witch
storeships Relief and Fredonia. This last is
noble looking craft, and on visiting her ]
was much surprised at her size. She will
shortly leave with a large number of marines
destination unknown. Her officers are
Lieutenant Commanding, F. A. Neville, W.
ton, acting Surgeon C. P. Jones, midship-
man; r. w. Kearney, masters mate.
The brig Mary Ann Jones arrived yester-
day.
The Fever is prevailing to an alarming ex-
tent, and the poor soldiers shuttle off this NOR
tai coil by hundreds weekly.
We have received the files of Ell Monitor
Republicano( published in the city of Mexico)
to the 27th ult., inclusive.
Ell Monitor, Of the 27th ult, states that a
revolution is on the taps, which is to come
Off" as soon as the Americans leave the city.
That Journal then launches out into leader
oftwo columns, in which many weighty rea-
sons are adduced Ill favor of supporting the
existing Government, and a severe lecture is
read to Its countrymen on the folly, impropri-
ETY. and inconsistency of such conduct
That Journal also learns, from an Ameri-
can officer, that Gen. Butler had given orders
for the National Palace to be handed over TO
the Mexican Government on their arrival
from Queretaro, which was expected 10 occur
in few days.
The Monitor doubts the rumor of the defeat
of Gen. Romero, by the Indians. as late ac-
counts from San Luis Potosi say nothing on
the subject.
The protest of the Deputies from Coahuila
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GEN. TAYLOR A CLAY WIG.

If there be any in the Wing ranks, who, al
this late hour, are hesitating about the sound
ness of Gen. Taylor's principles, and IN doubt
whether they are bound in honor to vo.e for
the regular nominee; we ask such persons to
read the following extract from the letter Of
Gen. Taylor to Jos. R. Ingersoll, bearing date
Aug. s, 1s47.
"At the last Presidential canvass, it was
well known to all with whom | mixed, Whigs
and Democrats-for had no concealments in
the matter-that 1rGs decidedly in faror of
Mr.. CLAWS election, and ,cOuld NOW PRE-
FER SEEING HIM IN THAT OFFICE TO ANY
INDIVIDUAL IN THE UNION"
This statement Is frank and explicit, and
with such an aYowal before them, no sound
Wings will be found,in Vermont, holding back,
at such crisis as the present, or lending their
influence to sustain this Ubiquitous War ard
Slavery Administration. 1t will not do for us
to say that Gen. Taylor will inevitably be E.
lected, whether we vote for him or not, there
fore we will indulge cur own private feelings a
little, and take this occasion to show the world
that Southern Candidates do not suit US.
Vermonters must bear in mind that South
ern man was their first choice, and that the
nominee holds to the same principles, as their
fayorite. And they must remember, too, that
to hesitate and falter, now that the nominal
ton is irrevocably made, is to desert the Wing
cOiors, and to give an occasion of rejoicing to
the enemy. No Clay Wing, we are confident,
will withhold his vote from Gen. Taylor.
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VOICE OF FREEDoM.-Mr. Holcomb has re-
tired from this paper, having disposed of his in
terest therein to w. c. Conant, Esq, by whom it
will hereafter be conducted. Though our ac-
quaintancc with Mr.. Holcomb lin his editorial
capacity-we never knew him personality has
been of short duration, we cannot forbear to ex-
press our best wishes for his success wherever he
may be located hereafter. and our respect and
good feeling towards him. Mr.. Conant is under
stood to be young man of respectable talents,
and qualified to do valuable service in the
Wing cause. We are glad to notice that the
Voice latter hesitating SO long as to be rejoiced
over by the Loco Foco papers as opposing the
Nomination. has concluded to go in thoroughly
for Taylor and Fillmore.
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VINO was selected by he Wings of Miami, as
their delegate to the Conven tiou-a stounch,
undoubied Whig-who has, in a long life
devoted 10 the cause. done it great service
a delegate 10 Harrisburg in 1885, and 20 Bal
,imore in 1914. and who has known General
Taylor long and intimately, writes, in let
ter before us, that he is all we could desire
upon this very point. He writes that he has
heard him declare, 1rih much force, that HE
REGARDED SLAVERY AS GREAT EVIL TO THE
COUNTRY, and expressed a strong hope That
the time might arrive when we could get rid
of il altogether; and Col. Johnson declares
his firmest conviction that Gen. Taylor I" is
THE LAST MAN TO coUNTENANcE IT'S BEING
EXTENDED TO ANY NEW TERRITORY THAT MAY
BE BROUGHT INTO THE UNION"
We speak by reliable authority when we
say that Gen. Taylor is deeply and warmly
imbued with Wing principles, feelings, and
sympathies; that he is devoted to Wing
Measures and Wing Men; that he was OPP
posed 10 the Annexation of Texas, and that
he is not only
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Tuesday lime %
CROPS, WEATHER, &c.

The Trenton IN J.) Cdzette says-"The
reports from The different sections of our
State, in relation TO The growing crops, are
of the most satisfactory character. Wheat,
Corn, Oais, Potatoes and Grass are all in an
unusually forward stale. and the probability
isthat the agricultural products of the State
will this year far exceed in value the haryests
OF the last, even allowing difference Of 20
per cent upon the cash value in favor of 1S47.
WHEAT HAEvEsT.-Tbe Wheat harvest
in Greenvie District, S. Z. (says the Noun
tanner Of the 9th inst, ) has generally conf
menced this eek. aud the weather has been
of the most delightful kind-clear and cool
for the season. The crop Of Wheat is turn
ing out well on most farms.
The crops in every part of South Carolina
are said 10 be unusually promising, both for
Cotton and Grain.
At Shreveport, La, lasts accounts, crops
looked well, Cotton beginning 10 form. and
Corn 10 tassel.
HAY-MAKlHG AND H.RvEsrING.-The
HdgerStolrn (Md.) Herald says that the far
curing their Hay. The crops this year are
10 advance Of time.
The Hogerstown Ners says: "The harvest
VI uiis l"Nh VIII CODuleNco III q u'iJ VI iWO ;
indeed, we yesterday saw several fields Of
Wheat ready for the sickle The yield will
be unprecedented"
The CentreriNe (Md.) Sentinel says the
weather still continues favorable for the
growing crops, particularly Wheat, some of
which, IN this neighboriood. will he fl 10 cut
in few days. Vegetation generally pre-
senls better appearance thanit has for seve-
raj years.
The Alexandria tVa.) Gazette states that
some OF the farmers in that neighhorhood
have commenced cutting Wheat. The crop
will be an abundant one.
The Tuscaloosa (Ala) Observer, of the
9Th inst. says the Cotton and Corn crops in
that neighborhood look remarkable fine and
promise rich harvest. The season, so far,
has been excellent. The Wheat crop, just
secured, has also been abundant.
The Victoria (Texas) AGrocate speaks Of
the crops in tina, part of the country as being
highly promising. 1t says. "Judge Harris's
Cotton is more than eighteen inches high"
His plantation is in De Witt County.
the Ocata (E. F. Argus of 25th ult.
states that copious showers of rain have re-
plcnished the famished earth. THE crops
have been finely invigorated, and some cal
cnlaiion can now be made on their turn OUT
We have seen in our neighborhood some
fields of Corn tasseling. and all our other pro-
duciions are in hearty thriving state.
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10 The following Card, which originally ap-
peared in the Windsor Journal, we copy accord
ing to request. We are quitesure that Mr.. Ever
EFT will see occasion to regret this hasty proceed
ing. Certainly, it is altogether inconsistent for a
man to take his seat in Convention by whose
action he determines not to beiu any manner con-
trolled. And still farther, it was manifestly
wrong for the Hon. delegate to refuse to repre-
sent his State, in nominating Vice President,
after having solicited the appointments he held
But VIC forbear extended comment. The Card
speaks for itself
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RECEPTION OF GENERAL CAss.-ln accor-
lance with The arrangements previously
made. a committee of the Common Council,
and number Of invited guests, nj four o clock
Yesterday afternoon. proceeded from Castle
Garden 10 Jersey City, where. after n short
DELAY. Nj. Cass, amended by the Hon.
kFessrs. Allen, Benton, Houston and Steven
con. was taken on honrd.-IIe was immedi-
ately conducted To The front ufihc boat where
Mr.. Franklin. as president OF the Board Of
Aldermen, welcomed him TO the city OF New
York. as tho guest Of its civic authorities. in
a very neat speech, in which certainly Gen.
Cass received all the credit which even MS
Sarmesi friends can claim for Kim.
A brief response was made. after which
Mr.. cass received the greetings Of those on
board, who could get near enc ugh Tor the
purpose. By llis lime the boat had arrived
al Castle Garden. and the whole company
were ushered TO the ground floor OF that
building On the stage were assembled the
Mayor. members oi the Common Council.
and others. Mr.. Cass was introduced by
Mr. Franklin, and welcomed by Mr.. Have
mcver. after which short addresses were
made bv Nessrs Cass, Benton, Stevenson
and Allen. From where we stood. they
all were nearly ibaudihle, with the exception
oil Mr. AlIen-and we are of the opinion that
for a large portion Of what he said, The next
hest thing 10 the sentiments remaining unui-
tered would have been that they were I'M
heard.
While no effort was spared on the part oil
the riiy authorities and his friends 10 receive
,he distinguished visitor with all the honor
and respect due 10 his present position and
past sarvicrs, il was manifest that there was
IiIrle enthusiasm in the matter The boat
engaged 10 convey him TO tho city WAS a
small one, the Areossah. and il WAS not over
crowded; there was hui iaint cheering al his
departure from Jersey Cay, and not very
MYSTERIOUS demonstrations on his arrival
here.
There was fair nssemblace OF people on
the Battery, few hundred within the walls
OF the Garden. and about ne many assembled
in the streets on the route Of the procession
as would probably gather liza regiment Of u
Informed militia were 10 march over the
ground There was no gathering oil the
masses. no waving Of white handkerchiefs,
no shonts OF the multitude. Had it not been
for the booming of the artillery. and an occa-
siona attempt at cheerng,lhe whole might
have been mistaken for funcral-io which
The long line of carriages. without the other
usual attendants Of civic procession, gave
ii a striking resemblance ~ y. Paper.
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FROM MEXICO.

The New Orleans papers Of The 9Th inst.
bring Us Inc details Of the intelligence mr.
nished by the arrival of the Wafer Witch,
the vessel in which Maj or Graham, whose
arrival at the capital we have already an
nounced, was passenger.
Much Of II e interest which would other
wise attach TO the item in the papers, is neu-
,raized by the positive intelligence from
Washington relative 10 the ratification of
the treaty by the Mexican Government. We
subioin, however, lew items.
From the Picdyune.
We Iearh from Lieut. Harley that the siege
train and heavy artillery left the city of Mex
leo OH Monday, The 29ih ult.; Gen. Patter-
sons division of volunteers would take up
The line of march on the Wednesday follow
ing, 10 be succeeded by Gen. Marshalfs d.
vision of volunteers The divisions OF re GU
lars would succeed the volunteers-Gen.
Kearny's division first, and Gen. Worth
bringing up the rear
Gen. Persifer f. Smith reached Vera Cruz
the morning oil the 3lst ut.,and the following
day entered upon the duties OF Governor, re-
Iieving Col Wilson.
By this arrival we have no news from the
city CT Mexico much later than we have be-
fore received, but somewhat fuller Details
The following queer letter from our own
correspondent al Querelaro We translate:
QuERETARo, May IS.
To-day the treaty oil peace was jeGntire-
ly sanctioned by The Mexican Senate, with
all the notifications made in it by the U. S.
Senate.
Revolutions are threatened in the States
Of Michoacan and Aguas Calienee, and pro-
H., L. L., ba r.
dering upon Texas. (Coahuila and Tamau-
Iipas,) against the line agreed upon.
The opposition Deputies rely upon the
nullity of the treaty for the continuation Of the
war.
The protesting states demand that the sew
eral Legislatures shall declare The law ap-
proving the treaty unconstitutional.
The formal opposition Of the District OF
Mexico is declared 10 The return into the cap
ital of The Federal Government.
The Government of the Union has sent
an agent 10 Switzerland with view 10 re-
cruiting $4,000 men e y with n view TO The
formation of an army Of 20, 600 men by CON-
bining them with the remains OF the Mexican
army. To ensure these recruits the Govern
ment relies upon the three millions which il
is shortly 10 receive.
The Deputies of many of the States have
protested before the Supreme Court of JUS
lice against the consiitutionaity of the law
approving the treaty.
The lolowingtc ten Deputies probes, against
it on the score of their rights under the 23d
article of The act OF Reform: Ooblado, Gov
ernor of Guanajuaio; Romero, Minister of
Justice; Macias. Herrera Zavala. La
Grnnla, Miraiuenies. Mntcos, Razo, Revno-
SO, Rio and Rodriguez Vicente
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OFFICIAL NEWS OF TIE RATIFICATION OF
THE TREATY.-The Union publishes the
following dispatch from our Commissioners
in Mexico, communicating in an Official form
to our Secretary Of State. the ratification OF
the Treaty Of Peace:
CRY OF QuERETARo, May 25, 1915
9 O'Clock, P. M.
SIR: We have the satisfaction to inform
you that we reached this city this afternoon
at about o'clock, and that the treaty as a
mended by the Senate OF the United States
passed the Mexican Senate abou; the hour
of our arrival, by vote Of 33 10 >. Il hav-
ing previously passed the House oil Depu-
ties. nothing now remains hut 10 exchange
the Publications OF the treaty.
At about four leagues from ms CITY we
were met by Mexican escort, under the
command of Col. Herrera. and were escort
ed TO house prepared by the Government
for our reception. The Minister oil Foreign
Relations. and the Governor of The city, call
ed upon us. and accompanied US 10 dinner,
which they had previously ordered. So lar
as the Government is concerned, every lacll-
ity and honor have been offered us and st.
Rosa, the Minister Of Foreign Relations, de-
sires us 10 state that ne feels great saiis:ac-
lion in meeting the Ministers Of Peace from
the United States.
We will write to you again shortly and
more at length. as the courier is on the point
oil departure.
The city appears 10 be in a great state Of
exultation, fireworks going on, and bands OF
music paradiag in every direction. We
have the honor TO be, your obedient ser
wants. A. II. SEWER,
NATHAN CLIFFORD.
Hon. JAMES BUCHANAN, Secretary Of State.
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GoDEY's LADTs Book. for July, is received
We have heretofore repeatedly expressed our
high opinion of the merits ofthis Magazine, nor
do we see any abatement in its interest and value
The present number is unusually rich in cmbel-
ishments, and proportionately attractive in its
literary matter. Among the Contributors are w.
G. Simms, Mrs E. F. Ellet, Mrs. Jos. c. Neal
H. T. Tuckerman, T. B. Read, Miss Leslie, and
the Editress mrs. S. j. Hale). This being the
first number of new volume, it is now an excel
lenttimc to subscribe. The Ladys Book and La
dy's Dollar Newspaper, Edited by Grace Green
wood will be sent one year for s., in advance.
Published by L. A. Cooley, ll3 Chestnut st. Phil
adelphia.
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cobinism need be under much alarm. When
human race has produced its "bright con-
sumate flower'' in this kind, it seems COM
monty TO be near its end.
Poor Goldsmith might have been mention,
ed in the above Est. The theory is illustrated
in our own day. The two greatest names IN
science and in literature, of our time, were
Davv and Walter Scott. The first died child
less. Sir Walter left four children, of whom
three are dead; only one ofwhom( Mrs. Lock
hart)leaying issue and the fourth. Chs eldest
SOM though living, and long married, has no
issue. These are curious facts.
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O.; The Burlington Sentinel gives prominent
place in its columns TO communication signed
"a True Whig'-and seems to regard it as a
symptom of widely extended and deep disafiec-
ton in the Wing ranks! The article in question
was written by an intelligent and promising hoy
in this Village-now in the employ of we'll
known Democrat Some six or eight years
hence, this boy, if he lives, and commits no more
serious misdemeanor than contributing political
essays to a Loco Foco newspaper, will be entitled
IN vote
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CONGRESS.
Thursday, June Is.


SENATE.-A message was received from the
charge of volunteers, with other temporary troops
including those enlisted to serve during the
war.
Mr.. Benton moved that the Senate proceed to
the consideration of the same. Mr.. Benton then
offered an amendment to the resolution, provid-
inc for the three months extra pay to the COM
missioned officers discharged.
Mr.. Cameron of Penn, offered an amendment
in favor ofincluding the non-commissioned Off
GERS musicians and privates. On motion, the
subject was informally laid aside, after some de-
bate.
HoUsE.-MH-ofN Y asked leave to intro
duce bill in favor of reducing the mileage Of
members Of Congress.
The House had the Navy appropriation bill I'M
per discussion and some amendments were adopt
cd.
Friday, June l6.
SRSATE-The Vice President laid before the
Senate q communication from MIR. Bagby, of Ala,
resigning his seat in the United States Senate,
he having been appointed Minister to Russia.
After some discussion respecting the order OF
business, the Senate, agreea0ly to previous
resolution to that effect, took up the private cal
eHuar, WHICH Occupieu inc "hOie uayi "ueh luo
Senate adjourned.
HoUsE-At an early hour the bill providing for
Notifications was taken up, and after a spirited
discussion was passed,-yeas 20, nays 62.
Saturday. June II.
The SENATE passed number of pri-
vate bills.
The HOUSE did nothing Of impor-
lance.
Monday. June 10.
SENATE The bill amending the nat
uralization laws was passed.
HoUsE.-Speaker Winthrop was indis-
posed, and Mr. Burt of South Carolina ,oc-
cupied the Chair The Memorial Of the
Chicago Convention was prevented. Its
consideration was assigned for Wednes-
day next.
Tuesday, June 20.
HoUsE.-Mr. King of Mass. reported a
resolution to erect granite monument to
the late John Quincy Adams. The civil
and diplomatic appropriation bill was con-
sdered in Committee of the Whole Mr..
Winthrop is still sick.
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Absene- Of Mind and Baby. Yesterday man
and his wife took passage in the cars at Auburn
for the West, and came away forgetting their in
FAINT child at the depot in that place. Before
reaching Canandaigua they discovered their loss.
and autographed back for the missing RESPONSE
bility.p which was brought forward in the next
train by the conductor. They are young and
iuexperienced couple, who evidently have not
learned the value Of children.-Roches,er Repodl;-
cen.
T A New Orleans paper ADVERTISE me
sale Of one undivided halfof negro
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Wool has fallen in Europe TO point low
er than it has been for many years.
The Albany Evening Journal pledges a
majority of upwards offifiy thousand. in the
State Of New York, for the TAYLOR s. FILL
MORE ticket. This pledgeis endorsed by O.
Their papers in the same State.
TIE COUNCIL OF CENsoRs organized by
the election pf Jud Sc Williams OF Rutland
Co. as Secretary. and after referring the va
rious matters of inquiry TO Committees, ad .
journed to meet atthe State House on Wed
nesday preceding the week for the meeting
oil the legislature { Ut, Haiehman.
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II Not far from | O'Clock on Saturday morn
ing, our village was thrown into considerable
commotion by the CRY of Fire Fire in the New
Jail !" accompanied by the usual discordant Chin
ing of bells. The fire accidentally caught in 4
room occupied by member of the Jailors fami-
ly, and speedily extinguished without doing
much damage
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The Free Press errs slightly in saying that the
new editor of the Voice left Middlebury College
ments having in mind, probably, another gen.
teman bearing the same name The person in
question was never in Middlcbury College, or in
any other so far as VIC know.
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TO THE WINGS OF VERMONT.

AS one of your Delegates at large to the Wing
National Convention, | did not give in my Tor
your) adhesion to the nomination of Gen. TAYLOR
for the Presidency; and should have voted a
gainst its confirmation had not the customary
resolution (of coI,firmation) been ,ritLdrarn.
On my return, or sooner if practicable, 1 shall
address to you the reasons for my course as your
Delegate, and for my UnoomPromising hostility to
the selection If Gen. Taylor.
request the Wing papers of Vermont to pub
lish this card.
HORACE EVERETT.
Washington June IL ISjS
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There is a large quantity Of Corn planted
this year, an increase in the Cane crops. and
a falling off ofai least one-thirc in Cotton:
Tobacco holds lis own in a measure. and
what there is oft is stated 10 be very fine.
Our farmers and planters anticipate hand
some Weld"
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opposed to any extern
sion of Slave Territory,

but regards the Institution OF Slavery
though himselfa Slaveholder-as il is view
et by Messrs. Clayton, Mangum, and other
distinguished Southern Wings, as one of the
incident evils of our otherwise Free Govern
ment.-[ Alb. Eve. Jour. April, 1917.
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PoLITIcAL REToRT.-JOhn Van Buren, is al
ways ready at repartcc. At the great Barn
burning meeting in New York, on Tuesday, avoice
in the crowd cried out, Three cheers for CassT
Don't my friend said Van Buren,; they viii
think that yOa are whistling at funeral if You
do that