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Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22

GEN. TAYLOR AND HIS CoRREsPoSDESTs.-A let
ter from Baton Rouge, dated July 10, published in
the New Orleans Picayune, has the following state
meni, which may interest persons who have written
to Gen. TAYLOR and received no reply:
I have than one occasion written to you relative
10 the enormous tax made upon Gen. Taylos time and
pocket by letter writers You will scarcely believe that
than fifty will often arrive mail vet this is often the
In fact sufficient number Of letters occupy
his whole hme If be should undertake read them all But
the evil does not stop here appears that there ndv-
duas who, either from obusity Of intellect from vicious
hes will enclose TO Gen. Taylor scraps newspapers often
containing articles rejecting upon his politics. or asking him
impernent questions, enqurng after things
that he know nothing Of Under these circumstances he
has for time past refused to take from the Office any
postpaid directed in hand he recognised and the
consequence that great number Of letters collected here
were, the let Of July forwarded Washington Among
these forwarded letters it possible IL has mscsred
that Mr.. Moreheads long expected letter included al
least such is my conviction and the only way that
count for Gen. Taylor having been long since informed
the honor conferred upon him by that portion Of his friends
ihs, composed the Philadelphia Convention"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22

Az Arr lLIusrRATIos.-The Editor Of the Haverhill
tMass) Gazette in dgnhed reply to insulting
nicaOn abusing him for supporting Gen TArIon focby
illustrates the position Of the dsa3ecied Wings" by str-
king simie. He says
Soar writings against the nomination Of TArIon are QUO
ted with all imaginable absurdy they pledged Us 10 OPP
pose hs election after the question reduced TO him or Cass
We are accused Of dishonesty and asked why we do not no
TO picking pockets fJr living If cannot afford 10 be
man We can afford to be man. but not to be an IDIOT
and feel that we can justly be charged with dshon-
esy or inconsistency than the who should refuse 10 take
passage across The packet ship because he had OBJ
ected for some reason TO that particular ship being put on the
ne According 70 these wise easus he should throw him
self into mudscow, without the slightest regard TO ts capa
city Of reaching the destined Shore and do ali in bis
power by torpedoes, ebs and false lights 10 wreck the
ship 10 which he had objected"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22
LIFE THE SIXTH.

Five different lives of Gen. CAss have already
been brought to the notice of the public, through our
columns. This extraordinary number we thought
good fortune enough for one mortal; but the wor-
thy General seems to be the especial favorte OF
fate in the number as well the uariey of his
lives for We have just met with sirth. This last,
a good sized pamphlet, printed in this city, is in
the German language, which being sealed book
to us, we cannot say what ictons it contains but,
If the following passage (for translation of which
we are indebted TO German gentleman may be
taken as a sample, il is not behind its English bro
therhood in the work Of deception. The passage
is taken from page IL Of the pamphlet:
"The result Of the election OF ls44 is well known. Mr.
Polk received the votes of all the States except The
victory Of the Democratic party the greatest extent The
,coTk Of Gen. Cass."
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22
REPUBLIC OF SIERRA MADRE.

The incident mentioned by New Orleans paper the ac-
count OF which appeared 10 columns days ago.
spec,ng Tampco for the possession Of the flag
sta upon which party wished hoist the Mexican flag,
and the other that of the Republic Of Siea Made is
among other indications Of project OF further an
nexaton in the Southwest
Ia the distracted coalition Of Mexico present. exhausted
by war, and torn by contendng factions the accomplish
ent of the scheme Of separate republic az above desg-
nated would be almost simultaneous with the undertaking
M II the statements Of the New Orleans papers are to be
lied and there is whatever doubling their
coectness there active and enerpsng men preparing
embark in the adventure. The Mexcans inhabiDg the
country from the Sierra Made the Rio rande are
sented generally favorable the project They will pro-
baby begin the business and their sympahzng friends this
side Of the Rio Grande will go TO help them.
This design easy Of execution, probable altogether
mentioned in the newspapers and spoken Of casually with
much Indifference though 1t ordinary item of
news be mentioned and forgotten the next
The country is becoming dmarized with the idea OF acqus-
tion and begins think Of obtaining territory as
large kingdom than farmer would think of adding
field his There be an end Of this some
where, and Is very desirable to know where the limit
be-Bahiaore american.
Doubtless the inhabitants of the Sierra Madre
and of many other portions of Mexico would be
neighboring savage Indian tribes which, by our
security for the future treaty, we are to give to
their countrymen of New Mexico and California !;
and since, by the consequences of President PoLK's
war, this old Anglo-American Union has been cut
loose from its ancient moorngs, there is no know
ing whittier it may DRIFT, or what strange mongrel
races may get incorporated into it; but, for our
selves, we say and pray, No more Mexican amalga-
ton--no more Mexican American Senators, either
brown or black.-Ndt. Intel. ,s
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22

AT New Orleans the 7h instant, writ Of habeas cor
pus was served Gen. BurrrR, show why certain
soldiers Of Of the Kentucky regiments who had become
impatient Of military restraint should be discharged from
service The soldiers urged that having enlisted for the war,
and the war being ended they entitled TO their discharge
Gen. BUTLER being in person. replied that the peace
was not yet proclaimed officially by the President and that
the acts Of Congress and the orders from the War Depart
men obliged him TO the volunteers be conveyed
some point near their homes designated in the ORDERS &c.
Judge BucHiSAS refused the prayer Of the soldiers and
decided that they should be restored TO the control Of their
officers.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.

The readers of Thursdays proceedings OF the
uo,se of Representatives viii be struck with a
very remarkable incident which occurred IN that
BODY. and one we believe, without example in our
Congressional history. We refer to the rejection
of the bill making appropriations for the civil and
Diplomatic service of the Government for the cur
rent fiscal year. The ground Of this strong pro-
ceedng, we learn, was the invincbe objection OF
one side of the House to the item appropriaing
$4,000 for the removal of certain distractions in
the Savannah river. We presume, however, that
the bill will ultimately be passed, either with or with
out the offensive item, and that the wheels of Gov.
ernment will not be allowed to stop for want of the
necessary appropriations.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22

MICHIGAN IN DAScER.-A prominent " Demo-
crat," and strong partisan of Gen. CAss, in letter
written under date of July 5th, from Grand Rapids
in Michigan, TO merchant in New ork city, says
As 10 politics, we hardly knew where We
have Cass men, and Taylor men, and Van Buren, menI
hope the most Cass but is not improbable ws nay
lose the State"
In giving this, the New York Evening Post well
says that this expression of apprehension is full Of
significance
"When MIcHIsAs, in the opinion of Mr.. CAss's
most judcou friends, likely 10 abandon him, there can be
but li expectation Of his other Western States
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22

NAvaL.--The u. 8. stcre-shp Fredonia Lieut. Com'dt
F. A. NEVILLE, arrived at Pensacola on Wednesday week,
from Vera Cruz, whence she sailed the 18th ulmo She
was to have sailed the following day for Norfolk
The 8 frsae cum6sriond, bearing the broad pennant
Of Com PrRRr, sailed from Pensacola Sunday week,
bound to Norfolk.
The u g. schooner Mahonee sailed from Pensacola the
29lh ultimo.
The u D. steamer Sburge arrived the Sd instant, thr-
teen days from Vera Cruz She has been condemned, and
her officers waiting orders.
The u g. ship Gemantown sailed from there the 2sih
utimo for Vera Cruz.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22

DR.. Francis MALLORY, formerly Representa.
tive in Congress) at late meeting of the people Of
Warwick and Elizabeth City counties, in Virginia,
bore his personal testimony to the general merits
of Mr.. FILLMORE, and vindcated him in particular
from the charge of abolition. He said he had
served six sessions in Congress with Mr.. F., was
intimately acquainted with him, knew his opinions
well, and declared that he was quiet, mild, ami
able gentleman, of high qualities and undoubted
abilities, and decidedly moderate and conseruatire
on the subject of slavery and that, speaking from
his personal information, he preferred Mr.. Fill
MORE as Vice President to any man at the Norh
that he knew.-.4leI. Gazette
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22

CARD, addressed TO Gen BuTIER, and signed by the
colonel and major nine captains and twelve ieutenants Of
the second regiment Of Ohio volunteers, appears in the New
Orleans Delta They against the order Of the
War Department requiring them be retained in the service
until they shall arrive at the place where they mustered
in They say that the Naked many Of them with
coats, stockings, Shoes change Of linen, and all
without money They twice made application for clothing
in the city Of Mexico, and twice were refused As the Off
snd men are without money, they are by necessity
PEELED to submit to this treatment but they say. in their
card that they would all rebel and 20 home in their own way
IL they had the means Of doing so.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22

"DEAD HEAD IN AN USusUAL Place. AS the
freight train the Rochester and Auburn Railroad stop
ped at the several way stations the mewing of puss
heard, and reaching Fishers investigation gone
into, resulting in the discovery that within Of
the plate wheels which hollow, and having three open
ngs about the size of mans fist Poor puss had made her
way into Of these holes before the starting Of the an
and being unable make her escape had been Carried fifteen
miles, making in that distance fourteen thousand six hundred
and sxty-sx revolutions On being relieved from her
comfortable position she manifested no particular uneasness
but took il very cooy.- Rochester Advertiser, July l5
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22

DESPERATE BsAR FIeaT.-In Bradford county Ohio. re-
Gently, boys Of Seth Manas about fifteen
Of age, the other eight ten, discovered large bear
off sheep. The Oldest boy house, got gun and
N company With his younger BROTHER pursued the animal until
they overlook ~ when the gun discharged woundne The
bear in the nose Whilst the elder boy reoadne the gun
the bear and the younger boy became engaged in close
ers Seeing this the elder the assistance Of his broth
er, when the bear hit him blow which knocked him down
and the BEAR two boys and gun relied pelrneI together
The elder boter getting loose deliberately shot the bear dead
while holding in his arms his younger brother
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22

Our exchange papers in numerous quarters are
teeming with accounts Of the warm welcome and
brilliant reception Of our gallant volunteers on their
return from Mexico. New Orleans, Cincinnati,
Charleston, Pitisburg, Baltimore Philadelphia, New
York indeed, at every point where they go, the
open hearts and houses Of our countrymen are ready
TO welcome them. Gloriously have they won their
surels, and the gratitude Of their country will duly
honor them.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22

WHAT THEY WANTEp.-During the insurrecdon
IN Paris proclamation was issued by the National
Assembly, from which the following is quoted:
Although there many unfortunate men amongst the
insurgents who are led sssy the crime OF those who seduce
them and the object they propose presen, exposed
They demand not the republic is proclaimed universal
suiaget has been fully admitted and practised What
then, DO they wish II is known they ,cish for anar
ehy, fire and pldge."
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22

and important invention in wood carving is noticed
in the New York Journal Of Commerce
By process the nature Of which we do not understand
perfect ss can be produced Of the most rich and cost
y carvings, at cost so low bring them within the reach
Of ALL Samples Of panels, &C. produced by this process have
been shown and all that could be desired In
hour machine will out work that would occupy the
skilfu manual aborer weeks If months. patent
for the invention has been secured both England whee
orginated) and in the United Ststes.r
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22

CRoPs AND PoLrTIcs.-Under this title the Bos-
ton Transcripts gives account Of the observations
made by friend in the course Of an extensive tour
through the West and South. The report is equal
ly favorable in both particulars. The earth is yield
ing abundantly, and every body going for TAYLOR.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22

WITHoUr ANEwsrAr1n.-Rev Mr. CALHOUN, in a late
very able appeal for missionaries to return with him to his
field Of labor on the beautiful sides Of Mount Lebanon said;
"The Eastern world Is truly region Of intellectual well
moral darkness There newspapers in Syria or
Persia and Egypt the Babary Sstes and other countries,
including 40 900 people, speaking the Arabic language
there s but one newspaper in the native tongue and but three
four In the French English language showing that there
is nothing n Mshommedsnsm favorable 70 general improve
ment"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22

The Of Paris during the recent insurrecon
ran with blood Il Is stated by the London correspondent Of
the New York Commercial that corps Of the national
guards from the country, marching suddenly into the ci,y
wdew amidst the laughter and erecraons Of the garde mo
bile, terrified at the blood pouring along the kennels Ar
nand Mass stated In the National Assembly that The
mens Of Pans had never before been redeemed by 20 much
blood
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22

NORTHWESTERN VIReISM.-The Petersburg In.
telligencer publishes letter from Marion county,
(va.) which says:
81 am gsl6ed 10 have it in my power say that bis
(Gen TArIoRs) will be overwhelming in Northwest
Virginia If the feeling petvades other portions Of he
State that does th Gen. TArLoR will carry the State by an
immense majority'
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22

ARRJvAL or rHE CrsBLRLASD--The United States ship
Cumberland Com. P1RRr, from Vera Cruz anchored oa
New York bar on Wednesday night.
The Cumberland sailed from Vera Cruz June l7ih, and
anchored off Pensacola the 23d She sailed from thence the
ID Of Jsiy, hove too of Havana the 9Th, and after
munca,ng with The American consul that port sailed the
same day for the United States
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22

The VINO STATE CONVENTION OF MAssAcHu-
SETS will assemble at Worcester on The 18th of
September next, for the purpose Of nominating csnd-
dates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, and
Electors Of President and Vice President.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22

public meeting Of the Democracy Of New Bedford on
Saturday evening, after stormy session. which lasted until
midnight adopted resolutions favor Of MARTIN v.x u
RES and in reputation OF the nomination Of Cass and Be
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22

FATAL AccIDEsT.-Two boys were ron over last s.tur
day attempting jump the gravel train Of the worces
railroad. They fell under the one was killed on
ihe spot, and the other was very badly injured
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22
THE OHIO WESTERN RESERVE TRUE.


The Geauga Republican, in Gen. Ford's coun-
ty, has the flag Of Taylor and Fillmore flying at
its mast-head and bravely battles for the old Hero
The third party counts largely on the support Of
the Reserve for their candidate. They reckon
without their host. The Republican thus notices
the third party claims TO the Reserve:
The Huron Reflector in noticing promise made Co.
umbus that the Reserve good for from 600 90 600
over all for third party candidate says anxious friends
of the Reserve may cool their fears about 'Cheesedom Il
will not be swallowed suddenly has always belong
mane."
A writer in the same paper says:
ALREADY has the cry Of triumph been raised by the Loco.
foco leaders at the South cry OF triumph,
Why, at the dsecon-yes what they pleased call
DETECTION Of the Wings Of the Reserve. am in receipt
Of correspondence from both Louisiana and Alabama by which
it appears that the State OF Ohio is put down certain for
both Weller and Cass and this estimate is based entirely
upon the fact that the Wings the Reserve have deserted
their party This boast of Locoocom you may IN every
newspaper subserven that party from Maine to the Rio
Grande but have from the most undoubed authority that
the hopes Of Progressive Democracy strongly cenered
upon the probability and the feasibility Of carrying this State
both the Governors and the Presidential election Now
my fellow Wings you prepared to surrender your prin-
cples the dictaon the estng and sport of unpncpled
demagogues Are you willing 10 be made the instruments
of perpetuatng the mrule OF oticehoders either
nation State Shall il be the triumphant cry Of Lo
cooco leaders that Ohio has been their ranks by the
treason Of Reserve Wings No. NEVER! Let us hurl the
mputalon back in their teeth and true all events
State credit let show firm adherence principles
by maintaining our ranks UsBRoKES !"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22

: II was published last week.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-10
CITY TRADE RE PORT.

New YORK, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, April B.
There was not much animation apparent to-day. The
merchants complained Of psucty Of commercial inor
nation from Liverpool The number Of papers and let
tiers received said to believer than usual by steam
packet. disposition manifested to wsit for the
Hiberpa's news before commencing any considerable
operations Trade extent also paralyzed by
the uufatorabe financial accounts received from France
which, however, it was thought would prove temporary
Yet they looked upon unfsvorabe to the imme.
date interests OF houses most extensively engaged in
French commerce. The sales of Flour were limited,
terms sghty favor buyers compared to pre-
vious rates. Nothing was done in Wheat Corn was
less SOLVE than before the and closed rather
w. Meal remained about the same Sales Of Rye and
Rye Flour made ct previous rates Provisions oon-
tnued rather heavy Pork closed rather dull with sales
Of hams and shoulders on terms which showed down
ward tenpency in prices Lard also some less firm
fer common qualities. Prime quality was scarce -
In Groceries, Sugars continued to move pretty freely
while prices remained about the same Coffee continued
quiet Tobacco and Cotton will be found noticed under
their proper heads. IN ftv
HIDEs-46O0 Rio Grandes have been taken speculs-
ton lsk lbs (pposed 3d. per cent of for cash Also
Gales Of 5000 Africans to east at l0c months and
parcels Of southern and Texas ct 10 lees per cent
and M cash. The market continues depressed, with
downward tendency.
LEArHER-No change In prices-the stock Is very low
and but little arriving.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-10

afsaesl and eonnSfeki Systsas and after ssssrsirs.
yolutons dnssin the political sempesien Of the sovsrE
msnt We havs faally settled down upon policy which
will without Doubt rigdly adhered to, give Permar
nency to present prosperity and prevent
renee Of those scenes through which have fire.
qusntly passed Our commercial connection with Eu-
rope 90 intimate that must feel very ssnslhy the
downfall of individual credit and the arrangement of
trads but position 10 80 impregnable that 1t will not
arrest our progress create bankruptcy any great
extent All those directly connected with the trade Of
those countries In which the rsvolutenry spirit has
shown ITSELF must be very seriously embarrassed In
their aai rs and many will, without doubt be runsd
but the germ of new and improved order Of things
will soon make its appearance, the growth Of which
every must encourage and foster ia every way The
whole Of Europe bankrupt from end to the other
and there must be grand crash, general smash,
universal expupgng Of old debts public and private,
and a clean, fresh beginning.
The annexed statement exhibits the quotations in
this market for each day Of the past week. and ct the
close Of the week previous 1t will DO perceived that
prices have been very uniform.
QUOTATIONS THE PRINCIPAL SrocKs IN THE New
York MARKET.
Fat. Mon. Tues. Wed. Tbs Fri Sat
NntAs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-10

ssnded in sAlous ways by the Corporation, The
taxpayers, therefore, ought TO look oul for the
best men TO elect. With respect to the candi-
dates, we have not much to say The present
Mayor, Mr.. Brady, has shown himself a very
worthy and independent man. He is good Of
hcer, and deserves 10 be reelected. We cannot
say as much of the members OF the Common
Council; for set of more thriftless public officers
or more unprincipled set in their profession
never disgraced any city, and We hope there
will be revolution in both chambers. Although
as body they have been lamentably extravagant,
there ID one man at least among them who
we would desire to see reelected This man is
Alderman Kelly, ofthe Second ward, than whom,
as far as our knowledge extends, more compe-
tent officer could not be elected. The opposition
candidate for Mayor, Mr.. Havemeyer, was a
very good man in his time; but it would be un-
Just and ungenerous in the independent voters
OF New York to reject Mr.. Brady, even for Mr..
Havemeyer, after he has done so well and ac-
complished so much, in opposition to his party.
With regard to the candidates for Aims House
Commissioner, we have not much to say. JEFF
terson Berrian, the whig candidate, is capital
man, and would make good officer. The other
nominations are hardly worth mentioning.
This election may have some effect on the Pres:-
dency; but not much. Mr.. .Havemeyer is Van
Buren, man, and belongs to the barn. burning Sec
ton. On the contrary, Mr.. Brady is thorough
going friend of General Taylor; and on that
ground all of General Taylor's friends should
support him.