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Washington telegraph., 1848-07-19

RENDER u,iTo Cesar rm THINGS
WHICH ARE Cesar 's.-.A biographical
sketch OF General Cas-, is being industri-
ously circulated by the Democratic press,
and Democratic members of Congress,
containing the following statement rela'
tive to the conduct OF Cen Cussi upon the
surenderof Detroit, by Gen, Ilnll, in Is
l2. The biographer says; at is well
known 10 the country that both Col. Cas-,
and Col. Macarthur, were detached from
Detroit previous TO the surrender, oslen.
sibly for provisions, but in iaet, because
they Were unweleome oounsellurs IT head
quarters aStdng with modification on
hearing of the surrender Col, now Gen.
eru0 Cas-, when ordered to deliyerup his
sword Indignantly shHered ii in pieces,
and threw it 10 the earth, refusing to sur,
render it to the enemy
This statement, according 10 other his
loric accounts of the surrender, is errone.
ous. A sword was Indignantly broken
it is true, but il was not the act Of the
Democratic candidate for the Presidency.
as is shown by accounts published at the
lime. Gen Duncan McArIhur now de.
eeased, says the editor Of the Dayton
journal, who has been examining INTO
the history Of the affair, IS entitled to the
credit of that act il there be any and to
show that he speaks advisejly on the sub
leci, he makes the following quotation
irom Miles Register, vol. ,, page OIL
published at the time:
Whom Col NleAumls swofd was de.
manded, he broke it III three pieces, tore
hi, epaulets from his shoulders and stamp.
ed them on the ground, aud overcome
with modification, threw himself on the
ground aud wepl. Ills brave spifit viii
have satisfaction for tins outrage upon it. -
It's not our desire to deimci any thing
from Gen Cas- military iame We on.
ly desire that the living shall mol unjust.
ly wear the lanrels Of the dead
Washington telegraph., 1848-07-19

A NoBLE Acr-Gcn. Taylor in lsli-
70, was Captain, or perhaps Major by
Breyct, and stationed with his company
at Green Bay-at that time far beyond
the limits of civilization The raymaster
received from the government the neccs.
sary funds to pay oil the L. :. troops,
which funds, save a small amount, he ex.
changed Tor the bills OF ]. II. Piatt n Co..
Bankers IN the City OF Cincinnali-thls
was u "busincss transaction on private
account The Paymaster proceeded to
Detroit, and there paid oil the soldiers in
this Locoloco individual responsibility pa.
paper--he then proceeded to Macknaw,
aud there paid the soldiers ia like manner,
lastly he reached Green Bay. Here again
the Paymaster, with proper official solem.
nifty, counted out to Capt. Taylor, the bills
of j. IL, Platt Il Co., Bankers, for the sol.
dIcfs. cold Zach looked at the rags
and said IS This Hc StgB y0u mtcaa To
Pay WE The paymaster assured him it
was the same he paid to the men at De-
troit aud Maekinaw, but says he with a
knowing wink, / hare UAitcd StateS
Biits tOr y0a ogiccrs TO His Cdptaiit
TdyiOr rcpiiea-"Str, my men Gun re-
ceire no money that | an uauiiiiRg 10
take myScl-go 6ack anil yet us good
m0acB Cincinnati Ga-etc.
Washington telegraph., 1848-07-19

u The Arkansas Volunteer Cavalry,
and Captain Reeds Texas Rangers, were,
according to the Mutamoras t.ag of the
Oath ut, at Carmargo, and would be paid
OIL, and mustered out OF service at that
place about that time. II is understood
that a good many of these men will re-
main on the Rio Grande; others will re-
turn home through Texas, They may
soon be expected
Washington telegraph., 1848-07-19

~ The Rough and Ready" dinner
in Missouri township on Saturday last
came oil in fine style. There were, we
are credibly informed, about 300 persons
present. large number Of whom, were
ladies. The fare was sumptnous, and
every thing passed off with the utmost
harmony aud good feeling. We had not
the pleasure of being present on the oc
casion. but the gentleman who furnished
,he viands, sent us fully our share Of that
huge Rough and Ready cake, for which
we tender our thanks.
Washington telegraph., 1848-07-19

GEN. CAss AND THE NEw YoRE De.
NochAcY-Me copy the following from
the \. y. ErsHiHg Past, of The 10Th inst,
one OF the able,l and most influential OF
the Democratic papers in New York, or
indeed in the whole Union, We do won
der if there are any persons really 80 fool
ish as TO suppose lor oac moment that
Mr.. Cass can, by any possibility. carry
the "Empra State
1--WE can assure the Washington Union
that, so far rs concerns the politics OF
this State, It's attention to us is but labor
lost To obtain the vote Of this State for
Mr. Cass Is as impossible as it would be
to obtain il for Big 1buRicr himself, il
his friends Were to nominate him iol n
candidate Those who know anything
OF Mr.. Cass' late progrc,, through the
State, know that never was so discourage
ing a reception gwen to any candidate Of
any party as that which he ereceycd among
us. The public aversion was apparent
enough IN this city, but the further he pen.
ctrated into the interior, the more appar-
rent 1t became, 1t is said that Cass ad.
mitted to one Of his friends, that il he had
known in what manner his nomination
would be received in the State OF New
York, he would not have consented to
stand a candidate We do not you1h for
the truth Of the anecdolo but il Mr. Cass
did not see at every step, tokenssof public
dislike and disgust, he has less sagacity
than we supposed him to possess
Washington telegraph., 1848-07-19

GeS. TAYLOR AfBurNA ElsrA-NmAf
Carr BEAGG SAYS OF nM.-0n the lth
inst, the citizens OF Mobile, through
Ma. Lindsey leading Democrat, pre-.
sented Capt Rmgg with a beautiful sword,
IN the presence OF a large coneoufsc OF pco.
pie, who had gathered iowiuess the Ger.
emony. MAJ. Lindsey, in lbs remarks.
paid beautiful tribute to General Tay.
lor, when he said "your great Captain.
aold Rough and Ready" Ike the sun IN
mid.heayen, has glory all his own, aud
ii is eternal.
Captain Bngg in reply after express.
ing the gratitude he fell for the very fat
raring reception he had met with, anl
speaking IN the highest terms Of his in
debtedpess to the country for the benefits
he received at the military academy, at
West.point, thus alluded to General Tay-
lor at the battle OF Bucna Vista;
Passing by the incidents OF Fort Brown
and Monterey, TO which You have so el.
oqucntly alluded, ! may be pardoned iof
saying in reference to the more mcmon.
bic field OF Buena Vista, that the credit
which has been awarded mc for the part
performed by my command on that occa'
sion, has had it, origin in the disinter'
cstodness and generosity ol our noble
Chici who Is ever inclined 10 bcstow on
Others, honors Justly due to himself To
General Taylor and TO him alone, be,
longs all the glory for that achievement
And | but express the universal opinion
Of those who served under him, in Saying
that no other living man could have oh.
tanned that victory. So great was that
confidence reposcd IN him by his troops
and no other could have commanded a.
that his presence on any part Of the field
was sufficient not only 10 change despair
into hope, but to give assurance Of yicto'
~ aud dispcl all doubt OF ultimate ri.
mph'
Washington telegraph., 1848-07-19
by Telegraph 10 The 81 LoHisRereii'e
LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM
EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF TIE GAMBRIA.
poar,Y ItIy

1t ktPE.
ARRIVAL OF TIE CAMBRIA
nosroN, July /
RenlRiioa ~ PariS-LoHiS NdpoifoR
The cause Of the reroii-DispNttioa 10
restore The Empire-MciaHeholy rfpose
Of helaaa-Dctea Of tie Popular .ll0re.
mem ia England,
Louis Napoeourekindled the old Bonn
parte enthusiasm. As soonas the Govern.
mcnt perceived these symptoms Of dis
affection, one hundred thousand troops
were concentrated at Paris. Disturbances
occur nightly. On the 10th ult., Two
thousand rioters We're hemmed IN aud
made prisoners among them many Eng,
ishmen and Americans disguised as WON.
en-. At first, the National Assembly
showed itself acmated by the uohlest
feelings, denamcmg IN eloquent terms all
tymnls. The popular feeling however,
was divided, Cries Of "Siye Ia kepub.
hauen were answered and drowned hy
the more numerous shouts of "Niye Bona
parte.' On Monday preceding the day
of sailing, when il was rmorad that
Lonis Napoleon had arrived within the
city several regiments Of National Guards
deserted thor standards, aud raised the
familiar cry of "Niyc l. Empereur,
Lamarlme, meanwhile, was not idle
I Pale as ashes he mounted the tribune
and demanded the fe.enaetment Of the
eaicl OF 1852, banishng Louis Napoleon.
Whilst speaking, shot was lifsd on lhf
outside, and his voice was drowned with
shouts OF Niye L'Empefeur. Over
whelmcd. lie was Obliged to st down.
The decree, however, was passed,
One of the National Guard was shot
dead on the spot,
Despite tins ediat of the National ~
sembly, the populaee declare that Loais
| Napoleon shall take his seat ia the Is.
semhly laf which he was chosen a mem.
herl 0ntho 18th the excitement bersme
intense, the rioters cudeavnrcd To erect
barrieadcs in the streets, but Wen prevcu.
ted hy tue overwhelming military iorce.
On the evening of the 18th, the National
Assembly rc.amullpd is decree o. the
previous day, admitted lonis Napoleon
10 lis seat, and thus opened the door Of
civil war. Ledm Rollm opposed ihis
proceeding most Violently, aud, finally
when the majority prevailed he resigned
his sent l.auaiine, its sud, Will spec
lily follow his example.
4 proclamation had been issued, calling
the people. to anns 10 place Louis Napo
leon en- the throne.
On "Wednesday Paris was quiet; Louii
wa hourly expected. Per.iguey, a leade.
OF the Bouapafte faction lad been arrest
ed. kcufsix lhousandeommereial house
in paEs alone, have suspended.
lrELASp has been more tranquil sine
the conviction Of Mitchell. The irate
ni2atinn Of "Old' and "Aomg ireland
/ had been postponed Tor a fortnight
john O'Conuell protested loudly agains
the abandonment Of the PLATFORM io
which his father eoniended, bat he doe.
not receive much attention.
ENcLANp.-The Gharist demonstrate,
which was to have taken place nlhe l2.h
was oycuwcdhy the military and police
who dispersed it, even before themceIins
was ofganlzcd.
CorroN-Mobile I'd; Orleans iid; th,
common grades rccedingt whilst the high
cr grades remain unchanged.
Washington telegraph., 1848-07-19

ATrEMrrTo MuRpEB-SwciDE--O Saturday
or Sunday last, sayslhe Fort smith Herald of tho
18Th nlL, an cmlgant Choclaw, named A-cha-
na.tubbe, at the Choctaw Agency, shot his wife
through tho abdomen, and thinking he had killed
her,--shr falling at the tlme she received the
wound, Immediately seized gun and killed
himself The woman had been drunk lor some
time, and had otherwise acted badly, which caus-
edpafllu arrangement IN the mind Of the husband,
aud in fiji lrenzy attempted her llu and rashy
ended lis own existence, The woman, it Is
thought will reuoyeL
Washington telegraph., 1848-07-19

INTERNAL lMrRovENENTs-TnE RAFT
The following resolution, adopted by
the Democratic National Convention. at
Baltimore, shows what the people have
to expect in the event OF Gen. Cas- elec.
tion to the Presidency. lie stands pledged
TO sustain the Democratic platform. adopt.
ed by the Convention, Of which, this res.
olution constitutes portion. threads TINS:
ReSoired, That the Constitution does
not confer upon the General Government
the power 10 commence aud carry ON u
general system OF inIernalimpfoyements.
This Resolution, General Cass has
pledged himself TO carry out, if elected;
and. should Congress pass hil, making
appropriations for the Improvement OF our
MYERS and harbofs, he would be bound to
veto it, or violate his pledge
On the other hand, General Taylor has
declared that, in relation to these i'm.
provements. "the will Of the people, as
expressed through their representatives,
shonld be respected, and carried out by the
Executive" In the event of General
Taylor's election. there wonld be no dan
ger OF Executive interference with bill
making an appropriation for the removal
OF the raft
Here are two eandidates-one adyo.
eating measures in direct opposition to
the best interests OF the people Of the
South and WSst,-the other, committed
by the most sacred and solemn pledges,
10 the support of measures directly op.
posiIe. Choose ye between them. Should
you vote for Cass you do SO, knowing
that he and the party that sustains him,
are diame,rically opposed to your interest,
and the interest OF the people OF the whole
South and West. You do 80, knowing
AAANi 10 ANiNAih ~ ht ~ lihNAN hA NV
Presidential chair, just so certain is il, tina,
he will veto a measure fmught with more
interest to the people aud 10 the growth
and prosperity OF the Red River country
Than any other measure at issue between
the two parties. You do 30 knowing that,
during his administration all hope for the
removal OF the raft Of Red River, is at
an end.
Should General Taylor be the choice
ofthe people for the Presidency, you have
every assurance, that he would sanction
this important measure-that, under his
administration, this barrier TO the pros.
perity Of our country, could, and no doubt,
would, be removed. Having, himself
been stationed at a military post on up
per Red River, he knows the difficulties
under which we labor and would coun-
tenance and approve their removal
Like "Ephraim, bound to his idols,
will you continue to worshipat the shrine
Of Democracy when you are told by the
very men you support, that your interest,
and the interest of the whole south and
west, will be sacrificed to sectional preju.
dices-or, will you not, rather, sustain
man pledged TO the support of measures
that will rebound to your prosperity and
happiness, as people.
Washington telegraph., 1848-07-19

Mr.. Yancey, Of Alabama delegate
tothe Baltimore Convention, in a speech
at Charleston, S. C., denounced the Dem
oeratic nominee, General Cass, and re.
commended the holding of Southern
convention, for the purpose OF bringing
out Southern candidates.
Washington telegraph., 1848-07-19

John W, Cooke, Wing candidate for
Eleetor, will address the citizens OF Hemp.
stead. at the Court HOUSE, in th.s place,
on Monday, the 2lst of August.
Washington telegraph., 1848-07-19

1grnRTANr-GEs. CAssINA aRAn fIN. S
We learn from the Cleveland Herald
than on Thursday la. General Lows
Cas-. arrived at Cleveland aud Wa re.
reNcI VIII evil aud military haHarsz
lie was escorted In tin NV England
House, and upon the balcony, introduced
TO the people IN front by Reuben Wood,
the late chief Justice OF this State.
Judge Wood having briefly and peril.
rUalIy presented the Presidential candI.
date to iha people, and rendered To him
the Inequalities OF the city. turned to the
nominee, and thus frankly aud pointcdly
addressed him.
ssh, permit me on TN. occasion to
call your attention 10 Mc fuel tiat ogr j,o.
tU'oH opPUeHhd,ciafr that ygv are op.
F,'oi t9Wf Improvement NJ our HeaclA
Rirr5s amt HlaorS. aud That We have
always uI,t this declaration with the rs.
sumucc THAI Cen Levi, Cas-, n a West.
era man, was fully identified with the IN.
icrc.t, OF the West, and could not be op.
posed 90 the Improvements So much need.
ed 1y the people OF the West, aud of the
whole country.
"lt may not BE- improper for me, sir, to
aliude 10 one more topic, which is cs.
pccally 10 this immediate district. top,
ic of the deepest interest," refer to the
institution OF slavery We are told. slr,
hint MoVi1 YoB Acrufc tLc cior'i0H 10 the
Presidency of Hc lHiicd 'Sfai,s, gour
administration irouid trHd ms influence
IN hc cricasiOa oad Pc,pciHatioa gf hu.
nun AarcrH
The people here assembled will with
the greatest pleasure aoo listen to any
communication, which, sir, it may be your
/ pleasure 10 submit" "
Tothc cbaygcS, thu, publicly repeated,
aud by distinguished political friend,
Gen, Cas- responded rs follows;
"Slr Hc noise anu confusion which per.
vndcs This assembly will yrcrcm my be.
ing heard on ihs important topics to
which You have called my attention. |
must therefore content myself with thank
ing you for the generous reception which
!, the unworthy representative Of the
great Democratic party Of the country,
have received at your hands.
81 hope you have all read the letter
which ! addressed 10 the National Dem.
ocTltic Convention, Idcciarcd hat 10 be
Hc closc Of my polR,cal lgotcsSioas"
What apublc exhibition was this A
candidate for the Presidency is arraigncd
before the people, by the late chief justice.
You sir, are charged with being opposed
to the improvement Of our rivers aud har.
bors. lou, sir, are also charged with be.
ing in favor Of extending and perpetu-
ating human slavery. What have you
to say to these charges! The people will
How listen to you with pleasure.
The accused answers: The ciycHDt-
&dHoe that there is so much "nolse and
commission "wH p,crem my being heard,
! hare closed my poiiticat w9tessto,s.
Cta. Ga-cttc.
Washington telegraph., 1848-07-19
MnLARp FlLLuorr Az AnoLlroNlsl

MlLLAGp FILLMORE AZ ABoLirIoNlsr
This charge has been made against the
Wing candidate for Vice President, for
the purpose Of inluring him in the South,
where hc il not as well known, rs he IT,
in the North As an evidence Of the
credit, to which the charge j, entitled
we give the following from the "Bostou
Chroaolype,' a rank abolition paper
Tho Chronoiype says Of Mr.. Fillmore
"Thc sltreL9,dc,s are saYe qf him
7Hey kaom Tint he is q Yankee icho
w0aid SeHas groN4moiip's kide."
This is pretty conclusive evidence
that he is not in favor with the abolition.
ISIS OF the North.
Washington telegraph., 1848-07-19

THE FEELINGS IN o.-NolwIthstand.
ing the refractory spirit manifested by
TWO of three OF the delegates from Ohio.
in the Wing National Convention, we
have no doubt that the nomination will
be warmly responded to and supported by
the Wing party OF that State. A tel
egraphic despatch from Cleveland an
nouuces salute Of one hundred guns
there and the manifestation the greatest
enthusiasm. A despatch from Columbus
says. "Great Wing enthusiasm here
firing cannon, bonGres, illuminalIous mu.
sic, hurrahng" etc. The Cincinnati
Wing papers, although Gen. Taylor was
not the first choice OF any OF them, are
entering into his support with zeal that
will bear down all the feeble opposition
that the friends OF Gen. Cass can offer.
The Chronicle says: "Thcre are many
in Ohio who willrogret that some iayorite
candidates were not nominated, but it is
past now-and there is no more to be done
but saddle our horses and arm for the battle.
LouisWAc Jopynak
Washington telegraph., 1848-07-19

The Locoiocos Of Louisville arc terribly cha.
grncd at the nomination Of Cass. They have not
a word to say in his favor II any one can inform
them what their candidate has ever done to emit.
tie him to the gratitude or admiration ofthe ooun.
try, he will confer lasting obligation on them
They would then have something to uuer-now
they are as mute as peck Of oysters
louisville Journal
Washington telegraph., 1848-07-19

lluRGA roR VAN BuRES AND DODGE
Upon the reception Of the news OF
tho nomination of Mr.. Van Buren, aud
Governor Dodge, by the Utica conven-
ton, wag in Cincinnati shouted hHrra
for Van Burea-aad dodge"
We should think that a man would feel
like doigiag behind something impcne-
trable, who would mra for Mr.. Van Bu.
reu. This was our opinion years ago-it
is now becoming the popular Democratic
opinion in these diggU1s Where, now,
do the Southern Democrats find that great
Northern man riH Southern priAci.
pies" Are they not forcibly reminded OF
that beautiful little couplet which, in
1910, read somewhat thus:
ale wires IN, and wires out,
Leaving body still in doubt,
Whether the snake that made the truck,
Was going south, or coming back
Washington telegraph., 1848-07-19

Millard Fillmore, the Wing nominee
lorVice President, was poor mfriended
lad, and is entirely a sell-made man. lie is
one of the soundest statesmen OF his age,
(which our country can boast.
Washington telegraph., 1848-07-19

srAnnrp.-Cok Abred B. Tate was
stabbed in the abdomen by lty0H
Byoira, in ouachita County, on Saturday
the slh inst and died Of the wound on
Monday following BrorH was arrested
and placed in Camden Jail to await his
trial
Washington telegraph., 1848-07-19

Il We tender our acknowledgements
to the Hon. Solon Bofland, for sundry in'
leresting public documents.
Washington telegraph., 1848-07-19

There are in the State Of New york 80
Democratic newspapers against Cass and
Butler.
Washington telegraph., 1848-07-19
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.
WASHINGTON, June 20.
SENATE
SENATE


SENATE.
The Senate was called 10 order and
proceeded to business.
The hour for assembling hereafter is
liked al II o'clock.
The house resolution fixing the day for
the final adjournment, was considered.
Mr. badger offered an amendment to
re.assemble on the second Monday IN No.
yemhef
Mr. llannegan preferred the third Mon.
day IN October.
Mf Atehlson advocated the passage of
the resolution in few remarks.
Mr.. Clayton expressed himself in ia.
Yor Of the resolution IN an able speech.
Mf Butler opposed any action al pres.
tnt,
NIf Athorton said he was opposed to
the resolution.
Mf Footo charged that the Wings de.
sired the adjournment to avoid the slave.
rY question.
Mf Mangum replied that they were
ttaul 10 hlttt any ISSUE.
Me- Miller charged Cas- with having
akca both sides Of the Wi!mol pFoyi.o
question,
Nc Foolo defended Gass. aud sand that
Ga,> had defeated the Proti,o, and that
al one lima he had favored If. but hal lseen
the eHofai his ways.
The Senate ihsn adjourned III Fqf,y
without laking the question.
Friday, June q.
SENATE.
In the Senate to-day MIR. Dodge, of
Wisconsin. took his seat.
Most Of the proceedings to-day were
unimpauani
Tin Oregon hill Was debated and
private biz, considered.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
In the Iloi'e the Speaker resumed his
ehaif
Mr.. Hunt, ehnlnunn Of the Commerce
Committee, submitted "a report upon the
memorial Of the Chicago Convention.
which was luld over
Mf. Goggin. from the Pasl.Offce Com.
mitIoe. submitted a report To amend the
postage law, sons Ia establish an uniform
-yslem oi . cent rates.
saturday. lunc Il.
In The Senate, ID bin providing ipf the
despatch ai hu,.aa-, IN the supreme
Court
Tie laianrs Of the day was consumed
in ihs consideration ui private hill-
In The lluuse uu other business was
done than the consideration Of private
bill,.
Buth llou,es adjourned I'll Monday.
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1848-10-10
DEATH OF JOHN McdREGoR.

The Stark County Democrat comes TO lis
in mourning for the death of John McGre-
gor, of Medina county, the father Of the
editor of the Democrat
MI. McGregor was Scotchman by birth.
In 1919, he was branded as a rebel by the
English Government, for daring TO advocate
the rights of the down trodden masses, and
for daring to attempt TO gain them by force,
when entreaies proved unavailing lie fed
to the United States. In theory and in prac-
tice ne was ademocrat, firm but courteous.
We met him some years since in this city,
and we know not when we were more favor
ably impressed with stranger. lie was a
kind and true friend, and his loss cannot
we'll be supplied ed-Ohio Statesman.
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GF For years tho people-lhc modern
men of the country have called fora man
fresh from the ranks of the people. "We
want no more heads of departments, Sena-
Tors, or Foreign Minister'S Baltimore Pa
triot.
"a man fresh from the people," They
want soldier by trade, who has been forty
years in the army, and who has never even
voled-knows nothing about the people Or
their cs!!-LouispiUc Democrats.
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JA M ES H. v ALL

NR..az TTAS taken the VII known and
iii| \ IL commodious Tavern Stand fern
NNiil erly occupied by t. McClure.-,
Tho House has been thoroughly repaired
this fall, and is now we'll fitted 10 the
accommodation of the travelling community:
J.H. v. feels confident that those who favor
him by selecting his house will find the accom-
modations and attendance equal to those of any
House in this part VI Ohio. IIistaole will be well
furnished with tho best the surrounding country
affords, and his bills will be found reasonably
low to suit the times. Hehas also large and good
stabling, and designs to spare no pains to secure
heeomlort and convenience OF his guests.