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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20

We are indebted to the Hon. JOHN c..
CALHOUN for copy of his speech delivered
in the u. S. Senate.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20
THE TIMES.
PORT TOBACCO, MD.
THURSDAY MORNING, JAN. 20, ls4s.
CAPTURE OF THE MEXICAN MINES

CAPTURE OF THE MEXICAN MINES
The Union says it should not be surprised
to hear by some early arrival of the capture
of the mines of San Luis and Zacatecas by
two columns of Gen. Scott's army, under
special instructions from the War Depart
ment. We understand that expeditions
were about to be organized for this purpose
when the last official letters left Mexico for
Washington. If we may believe the letters
from the camp, written even before these
expeditions were suspected, the effect will
be to deal another heavy blow at the enc
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20

The Cumberland Civilian of Friday says,
that the work on the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal is at length fairly under way. Hands
are abundant on the entire line.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20

In the Senate Of Pennsylvania, on Thurs
day, the joint resolution awarding vote of
thanks by the Legislature to Gen. Scott and
the American army, was passed unanimous
ly.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20

Brigadier Gen. PIERCE, Of the U. S. Army,
and Major McCuLLoueH, of the Texas
Rangers, have arrived at Washington.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20

John Jacob Astor is said to be danger
ously Ill. He is now 80 years Of age.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20

THE CHOLERA IN LoNDoN.-The Lon
don correspondent, of the National lntelli-
gencer under date of December l6, writes
as follows:
An alarming piece of news is, that the
cholera is undoubtedly in London, and has
broken out with extreme virulence in Golden
Lane, and other densely populated parts of
the city. The police keep watch and ward
there, to interdict communication. The
symptoms ofthe disease are of a very alarm
ing nature, exhibited itself in plague spots,
and other fearful characteristics.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20

Deschapelles, the greatest whist player in
the world, dying at Paris, the principal whist
club there pat It's cards into mourning
voted to play for three months only with
cards black edged. This remarkable man
is said to have had the genius of Newton
applied to games of chance. His power Of
combination was wonderful. He had be-
come and arbitrator of al! disputes in such
matters, and his chair, when he was at the
clubhouse on the Boulevard NOMINATE,
was surrounded by the curious in crowd.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20

LIBRAR1AN.-Mr.D DORSEY, in the House,
on Friday reported supplement to the act,
entitled San act establishing Library for the
use of the Legislature" passed at Dec. SEES.
1926, oh. So. The first section Of which
provides for the appointment Of Librarian
by the concurrent vote of the Senate and
House of Delegates.
THE FAMOUS VAN Ness CAsE.-The
Supreme Cont of the United States after
a suspension Of two or three weeks, have
commenced the consideration of the Van
Ness case, which was before the Circuit
Court some years or m4e since. The case
is argued by Messrs. Brest and May upon
one side, and by Messrs. Brady and Carlisle
upon the other.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20

The proceedings of the Fremont Court
Martial have been brought to close, and
next Monday is designated for hearing the
defence.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20

The President has ordered Court of In
quiry for the purpose of investigating the
charges against Gen. Pillow and Col. Dun
can, which have been preferred by Gen
Scott. After that investigation has termi-
mated, the Court is further directed to in
quire into the charges preferred against Gen.
Scott by Gen. Worth. The charges against
Gen. Worth, submitted by the commanding
General, have been dismissed by the Presi-
dent The court is directed to assemble al
Perole, at as early day as the members can
convene. 1t is to consist of Gen. Towson,
Paymaster General, as President, and Gen.
Gushing, and Gen. Butler of Louisiana. Gen.
Towson started for Mexico on Monday
last. The command of the army in Mexico
will necessarily devolve on Gen. Butler, of
Kentucky, he being the officer next in rank
to Gen. Scott, whose presence will be re-
quired at the Court of Inquiry. The idea OF
recalling Gen. Scott is abandoned for the
present.
THE WILMoT PRovIso IN New YORK
In the House of Assembly of New York,
few days since Mr.. Myers, (barnburner,) of
ST. Lawrence, introduced resolution to the
effect that Congress ought to legislate to
prevent the Introduction Of slavery in any
territory to be acquired by the United States.
This resolution passed the House almost
unanimously-ayes lOS, noes 4.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20

GEN. TAYLOR IN MARYLAND.-The Free
derrick Examiner denies the statement that
every Wing member of the Maryland Legis-
lalure is in favor of Gen. Taylor for the
Presidency, and says it has letters from two
of the delegates from that county, also de-
nying the statement. They are both, says
the Examiner, opposed to the Taylor move
ment in Maryland. 1t believes that ma
iority of the delegates are in favor Of a tho
rough Wing organization by National
Wing Convention.
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ton of the three million fund. One by Mr.;
Mckay on the subject of the Southern man
from Washington; one by Mr.. Chase declaring
it inexpedent to withdraw our army IN mexi-
CO to defensive line. -.
Mr. Giddings offered resolution clnng a
case of negro purchased in Congressional
boarding house, and appointed a select com M
mittee Of five to inquire into the expectancy OF
abolishing slavery in the District of Columbia,
or removing the seat ofgoyernment into free
State.
Mr.. Gayle of Alabama moved to lay the res
olution upon the table, but this motion was lost
"a to Sc.
Much confusion prevailed in the Hail. sew
sral members starting to the floor at the same
time. After order was restored, Mr.. Glddlngs
wished to modify his resolution, but MIR. Har-
ais on of Georgia, moved to lay the whole sub
iect on the table, and this motion was carried,
"a to So.
Several other resolutions were now offered
and the House adjourned
In the Senate at late hour, Mr.. Badger
commenced a speech upon Mr.. Dayton's reso-
lutons calling for information as TO the instruc-
tons to General Scott. The award in the Pea
Patch case was adopted, and after an Execu-
tive session, the Senate adjourned.
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The ARMY DETERMINATIONS
The Philadelphia North American, of Sat
urday, has the following important Geographic
despatch from Washington, dated on the 4th.
"The President has this day ordered Court
of Inquiry for the purpose of investigating the
charges against General Pillow and Colonel
Duncan, which have been preferred by Gen
Scott After that investigation has terminated
the Court is further directed to inquire into
the charges preferred against Gen. Scott by
Gen. Worth. The charges against General
Worth, submitted by the commanding Gener-
al, have heen dismissed by the President
The Court is directed to assemble at Perote,
at as early day as the members can convene.
1t is to consist of Gen. Townson, Paymaster
General, as President, and Gen. Gushing and
Gen. Butler, of Louisiana. Gen. Townson
will start for Mexico on Monday.
The selection of Gen. Towson is an anom-
ally in court martials, and will dobtless lead to
difficulty. His office of Paymaster General is
a civil one, which might be conferred upon a.
ny individual in private life, and he holds no
rank in the regular line of the army.
The command of the regular army in Mex
leo will necessarily devolve on General Butler,
of Kentucky, he being the officer next in rank
to Gen. Scott, whose presence will be required
at the Court of Inquiry.
The idea of recalling Scott is abandoned for
the present, but it may be renewed"
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FROM MEXICO.

Col. Miles, with 1900 men left Vera Cruz
for the Capital.
Gen Marshall was awaiting the arrival Of
this train at Jalapa on the Goth.
Mr.. Reynolds attached to Company D. Of
the Sth Regiment of Infantry was hung at ia
lapa for the murder of some Mexican woman.
1t was reported by some Mexican papers
that Santa Anna has embarked at Acapulco
for the port of San Bias.
Advices have been received fromVera Cruz
to the 4th.
There were indefinite rumors of secret nego-
tiatiops beingin progress. which promise to re-
suit in treaty of peace.
\ letter from QueTetaro states that the gov.
eminent was doing all that was in its power &c
get the new members of Congress together,an
it was believed that that body would assemble
about the middle of January.
An expedition was despatched on the nigh
of the 2lst. against Tholnia, to apprehend some
Mexican officers. A skirmish took place, and
three Mexicans were killed and three woun.
ded.
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GENER CASS.

Mr. Schouler, one Of the editors and Wash.
ington correspondent of the Boston Atlas.
speaking of Gen. Cass and his letter, says
" You will doubtless have seen and read
the letter written by Gen. Cass 10 V. A. P.
Nicholson, Esq, Of Tennessee. published in
The Washington Union Of lasI evening Its
the higheslbid yet offered for Southern Loco
Foco votes for the Presidency. He has
drawn his bow 10 its fullest tension, and sent
his arrow beyond Buchanan, Dallas, or any
OF the Northern doughlaced aspirants for
Presidential votes. II is positively sIckening
to read, in this our day and generation an
elaborate argument by a Northern man-one
who first saw the light Of heaven amid the
rough but free hills olNew England--t prove
that Congress has not only no power TO stag
The tide OF human bondage, bot that The flood
gates must be left open, and the poisoned
waters left 10 flow onward aud deuge our
continent, as the Dead Sea covered Sojom
and Gomorrah. | say il is Notwithstanding
10 witness such an exhibition, Its debasine
and atrocious,
81 do not think there is man in the coun-
try so greatly overraied as this same Mr.
Cass. As politician, | believe him 10 be
wholly unprincipled."
Mr. GAGS, in 1916. was in favor of the Will.
mot Proviso, and only last year excused him.
sell for voting against it because it was attach
ed, in an Objectionable form 10 the 5000, DOC
bill. Says the Alias correspondent
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Monday, Jan. II.


In the Senate to-day, after prayer by Rev.
Mr. White, Mr. Bradbury of Maine presented
the credentials of lfr lfoor, the newly ap-
pointed Senator from that State, and that
gentleman took the customary oaths, and as
snmed his seat.
Mr.. Mangum's resolution giving the official
reporters of the Senate seats in the body ofthe
chamber, was adopted,
Mr.. Calhoun submitted resolution for the
investigation of the recent defalcation in the
Mint at Philadelphia.
Mr. Mangum's resolution calling for Gen
SCOTS plan of the war was taken up. Gen
Cas- opposed its passage. He thought dis
closure of the plans of the war at this time,
would be highly injudicious. Mr.. Mangum
defended his resolution, Indignantly repelling
the idea that the plans of the Executive might
not be disclosed to the American people,
when it was known to be the fact that they had
already been disclosed to the Mexican peo-
pie by public orders from the general in chief
of the army.
Mr.. Allen of Ohio opposed the resolution s
moved that II be laid on the table, but it was
passed over informally.
Mr. Berrien submitted resolution instruct
ing the committee on Post Offices and Post
Roads to report upon the measures necessary
for expediting the great Southern mail.
The Senate then proceeded to the orders of
the day. and took up the ten regiment bill.
Mr.. Butler spoke against the bill, on the ground
that the proposed increase of the army was I'M
necessary and that it would enlarge the Exec
utive patronage, which he said was already
too large, and was dangerous. He feared that
the amendment which proposed to substitute
volunteers in the place Of regulars would not
only increase this danger. He denounced the
idea OF adopting the bill merely through SER
vile compliance to the demand of the Execu-
tive, expressing the fear that the members
might-in that way-give to the President an
army of two hundred thousand men if he
should call for them. He thought that Mexi-
co had right to complain of DC terms de-
manded by our government at the price of
peace.
HOUSE. After several reports from COM
mittees, the resolution of Mr.. Boyd to stop the
debate of the Presidents Message, was taken
up, but was postponed to Monday next, on
motion of Mr.. Stevens, by vote of SO to 49,
A large number of resolutions were offered; a.
mong others, one by Mr.. Bates, calling upon
the President for information as to the condi-
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WASHINGTON. Jan. 90,


SENATE.-Mr Mangum's resolutions, calling
for Information as to Gen. SCOTS Order No.
$40 was agreed to.
Mr.. NJ. stated that he had two other objects
in these resolutions. 1st. To know the extent
Of the Executives plan on the subject of the
conquest of Mexico. ID To ascertain the o.
pinions of the highest military authority as to
the means of carrying out this plan.
The ten regiment bill was then taken up
Mr.. Foot spoke in its favor. After reviewing
Mr.. Calhoun's speech, he laid down his own
plan. which was to annexMexico by provinces
and admit her to the benefit of our Territorial
system. He would establish depots at the prin-
cipal points, introduce our import and export
system--our land Office system, genesal educa-
ton and trial by jury.
He looked forward to a long series of years
of prosperity if we adopt this course. He
trusted that supplies would be voted for, if we
do not avail ourselves of the present power to
subdue Mexico, but be content with a defen-
sive line, we may ultimately find ourselves en-
gagged in a double war with Mexico and Great
Britain.
In the House nothing was done beyond an
nOuncing the death of Mr.. Hornbeck, and a.
dopting the usual resolutions
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CONGRESS-.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Is, 1S4S.

Neither House of Congress adjourned until
hno,rlv four O'Clock, and as the mail for the
kFa closes at five, shall not be able to say a
threat deal, though the business in the capital
Tas of the most interesting character, and so
importaut that / will write out sketch this
evening.
In the first place the Supreme Court gave
its opinion in the great case in which Mis-
Gen. Gaines is a party. The Court gave
judgement in her favor; and in so dong es-
jtabGshed the legitimacy Of her birth, and at
Ifbe same time gave her a fortune, which
have heard estimated as three millions OF dot
FAIRS. The Court room was densely crowded
with ladies and gentlemen while the Judge
inent was read BY Judge Wayne, which occu-
nied about on hour Mrs. Gaines were present,
End when the5Judge concluded she was con-
pratulated by her many friends who were pres
emit. She is of small figure, and has pleas
ant and rather handsome face, and she Is pos
gessed of very lady-like appearance. Mr..
Webster andAlr. Clay were also present, and
sat side by side, during the time the Judge
was occupiediwith reading.
In the Senate, Mr.. Pearce of Nd, made a
speech upon the Ten Regiment Bill, but, |
Mill ONLY now say that it was decidedly the
hest speech made in the Snnate, this year, and
one of the best l ever heard made. ] will
write sketch of it this evening. lie replied
particularly to the speech delivered by his col,
league, TReverdy Johnson the other day, and
it was the most successful reply ever made
MIR. Butler, of South Carolina, has the floor
for tomorrow. begin to think the len Reg
s.iment Bill will be lost in the Senate. can
fudge better after have heard MIR. Butter. 1t
IS believed he will go against the bill.
The House was thrown into quite a state of
excitement. by message received from the
l President. in which he informs the House that
he will not communicate TO Congress the let
hers which passed between him and Santa An
Ina. as called for by resolution offered by Hr
lGorcin. of Virginia, and passed by the House
7 As soon as the MESSAGE was read, some 70
members sprang for the floor. Shenck, OF q.
made tremendous onslaught on the Presi-
dent. He was followed by Jfr. Adams, on the
same side: also by CoIlamer, Of Vermont, Hous-
ton, of Alabama. made boistcrous speech on
the a Their side. Finally, Patrick Tomkins
got the floor and it being near four o'clock the
House adjourned. Particulars next wesk
''''- W. S.
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GLoRloUs.-Nothing likeprogrsss."-Inter
nal Improvements are becoming popular, il
the money be only expended in Mexico, Let
tiers from This splendid capital ofour new con-
quests, give an account Of popular meeting
consisting Of American officers and Mexican
citizens, 10 consider the grand project of a
Railroad from the city of Mexico to Vera
Cruz. TWAS discussed. and Mexicans pres
ent promised some millions for the enterprise!
We do not understand that the stock was ac-
tually taken up. as our Congress will have 10
grant a charter. just continue the road 10
Acapulco, on the Pacific, and the canal con-
emplated. and much more expensive, may be
dispensed with.
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AT the last session Of the. Legislature an
mendment Of our charter was obtained. VII,
authorizes the construction of a branch f-on4
our main line at Vergennes, to the nav;e,,Ii-
waters of Otter Greek. The great imporfsnoos
Of reaching those waters must be obvious -
all. We thus come in connection with a -
extensive water power, now considerably n;
proved, and with the navigation of the Ia[a
through the Greek, at point opposite ono -
the great iron regions in northern New YorS
where is already concentrated a large anon,
of foreign and domestic capital. The Dire,
ors have presumed that the Company wonlI
accept the grant thus made, as an amendme1.
to their charter, and in this belief have inv;
ted proposals for the grading and masonry ~
this branch road. have received such as an.
satisfactory, and, unless otherwise ordered, will
proceed to accept the same and enter into tho
usual contracts for Its construction.
The financial condition Of tho Corporation
is shown in the Treasurer's Report, herew;tb
COMMUNICATIONS this it will be perceiy-
ed that the sum of &l16,417,S9 is in the hand,
of the Treasurer, subject to his order. Not
withstanding the work performed has been ps;d
for on the commencement of every month
cash has accumulated beyond our immedi,,,
wants. and to prevent any loss of interest, the
Directors have loaned it in Boston, from fine
to time, on short paper, with ample security.
The experience of the past year, though At
tended with some of the delays and disappoiDt.
ments to which all human affairs are subioct
has inspired the Directors with renewed con-
6dence in the feasibility and profitable charac-
ter Of the undertaking. The steadiness of
| our stock in market, under severe pressure
for money, furnishes the surest evidence that
this line Of road has now obtained the favor 3
confidence its great merit so eminentlv deserve
The zeal, energy, and perseverance of the
Stockholders, which have hitherto character
lied all their conduct, need only to be contin.
ued to bring the whole work to speedy and
favorable conclusion.
By order of the Board Of Directors
I. FOLLETT, President.
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TRUTH WELL ExPREssED-The Governor
of Tennessee, in his inaugural Address,
says:
81 firmly believe, and take pleasure in an
nouncing it, that no Stale can prosper in a
long course Of true glory in the disregard Of
the claims Of justice and the injunciions ofIhe
Christian religion. A lood-iide OF apparent
prosperity may come, filing. for The time, the
avenues oftrade, and satiating the cravings
of taste and curiosity. yet sooner or later it
has its ebb. and either clogs with its album
dance or leaves the void greater than before.
History is a silent but eloquent witness OF its
truth, and from her undying lamp sheds n
stream ofunceasing light along our pathway.
The fabrics oil ancient greatness. built by in
justice and consecrated 10 ambition, are now
fitting shadows before us; starting up from
behind the pillars and fallen columns that
were reared TO perpetuaie the genius by
which they were wrought"
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MR.. CLAY IN WASHINGTON.

We gather the following notice of MIR. Clay's
reception at the Capital from the correspond
ence of different New York papers
HENRY CLAY is in the city, the observed
of all observers. He came at noon (Jan, lOth)
and was welcomed by hundreds of his fellow
citizens and admirers. AT the United States
Hotel, Mr.. Clay was compelled to appear up
on the balcony, and responded in few words
to the enthusiastic reception which he had re-
ceived.
MIR. Clay's friends Immediately called upon
him in crowds, and he has hardly had less than
a thousand visiters, to-day, while many more
have kept back to give Mr.. Clay breathing
time Nearly all here say that Mr.. Clay looks
as young as he did ten years since, and he Is
certainly in excellent health and fit for any
service.
Under date of the 18th, a correspondent OF
the Express says:
Mr. Clay visited the Supreme Court Room,
to-day. After IL o'clock, and until o'clock,
his room at the United States Hotel was throng-
ed with visitors, among whom were Col Ben
ton, Judges Mclean and Wayne, numerous
officers of the army and navy, Senators Miller
Dayton and Webster, and many Senators and
Representatives, besides. This evening he at
tended the wedding of the niece of NJ. M. Bo-
disco, at the residence of the latter, at George
town. She married Mr.. Williams, brother
of Mrs. Bodisco. The party was brilliant at
fair.
Mr.. Clay is to preside and speak at the
meeting of the Colonization Society, on the
18th inst, in the Hall of the House of Repre-
sentatives. He has at present taken up his
quarters with MIR. Gales, of the National Intel
ligencer, and Mayor of the city, where he Will
remain during his stay here.