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Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-15

DIsBANDTNG OFFICERS OF THE ARMY.
Mr. BOTTS, from the Committee Military Affairs 70
which referred the amendments Of the Senate to the bill
Of the House TO amend entitled An act supplemental
oct providing for the prosecution the existing war
the United States and the Republic Of Mexico, and
for other purposes reported the same back to the House with
amendments.
The House proceeded 10 consider the said amendments
Mr. BOTTS said he did not know that there any
cessy for him TO offer any explanations II any member
should desire them upon poposon ne would bold HIM
self in readiness TO make them he would barely remark
that the Committee on Military Affairs insisted the original
bill had passed. the House, which repealed much Of
the act Of May 1896 made il imperative the President
10 dismiss termination Of the major general and
two brigadier generals. That the whole Of the bill
Mr. MCKAY wished to know from the chairman Of the
Committee on Military Affairs whether that committee
bad taken consideration whether the army should be in
creased beyond what previous to the Of
the with Mexico Now the President had recommend
ed authority be given to increase the number OF pvates
to 100 and he thought that the authority granted him by
the act Of May 1885, sufficient for al these purposes
II il was the design Of the Committee Military Affairs and
IL that design approved Of by this House, bring back
the army what previous TO the war; he submitted
whether the amendment Of the Senate was not preferable
To the bill Of the House The bill originating In House
and sent TO the Senate repealed the law which authorized the
appointment Of major general and Of two bngade gene
rails and therefore there having been major general and
two breader generals In office previous to the war; there
would be two major and four bgsder generals in all
come unless Congress should think proper interfere Was
there any person this House who believed that with small
skeleton Of an army Of few thousand men would be at all
necessary keep in Office two major and four brgade gene
rails He did not therefore, he considered greatly prefer
able to suspend the operation Of that portion Of which
authorized the appointment Of these officers until the 4h of
March, proposed by The Senate, and 10 the time
Congress could determine what should be tho character Of the
peace establishment
Mr. BoTTs replied that the Military Committee had bad
some informal saon upon the subject Of the peace
tabshment, but had bad action. In the time he
would remark that this proposition had no Of connection
with this bill This House had already IN the form Of the
bill which they had passed by almost unanimous vote,
Of the law Of May l3, 1896 made IL incumbent upon the
President dismiss from the service Of the United States
Of the two Scott and Tsylorsnd
two Of the four bgader generasGeneas Gaines, WOOL
Kearny and Twgg The House had resolved hsthey would
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-15

outrages upon the great fundamental principles upon which
their Government founded and upon which their ber
ties rested The same party that justified the President in
such preenson had undertaken to defeat the election Of
whom the people bad because he maintained that
Judge Of the propey Of all domestic questions the
province Of the people, through their representatives. and not
that Of the President
There other points n this communication which
Mr. B. desired to touch upon The President told the HOUSE.
and meant the nation to believe that the expenses Of this
amounted to some forty nine or fifty millions He said
that the entire national debt was but siSyve millions Yes,
but there adebt before the war began Of seventeen millions
Mr. s. only gave round This made the debt about
s49 0o0 900 only But there had been besides
twelve millions in the Treasury Add these the amount
stated by the President and they made s60 100000 Now,
add to this The $40 o00 600 are to pay Mexico and
citizens and il makes $780, 900. The amount Of out
standing balances cannot be less than S30 000 This
added makes 100000 And then add the charge upon
the land fund for bounty lands &c at least Sl0 900
more and have the Of at least Si20 600 the
cost Of the war; instead of $50 000 000 inmated And
| all this our indemnity for the past.
Mr.. GREEN here called Mr.. 8. TO order for relevancy
but being demonstrated with by cries Of No. no lot him
| on" withdrew his point Of order
Mr.. STEPHENS said be had never doubted thai when il
came TO the money they would finch. Al sueh1 Mr. 5.
said he was within bounds when he said that besides The
$780, he bad stated above, that when the pension
roll was paid and all claims for horses lost and the California
claims which are half million at least, the actual
this would be much larger He intended to be within
the President intended false impression on the
public mind concerning the cost Of the Let gentlemen
remember that the loan bill OF 60000 600 Of this session
was fo Deficiencies Of the last year. Tho Deficiencies Of the
present year were yet unknown. On the WHOLE Mr. s. here
declared that the total which the people of this country
would have TO pay and lose out Of tho land fund together in
his opinion in consequences OF this war; would greatly exceed
$780, 00o O00 But he putt at the lowest probable
Mr vINTON reminded the gentleman hs, be had omitted
one very important iemhe Of the revenue over
ordinary current peace expenditures Of the Government
| Mr.. STEPHENS replied he had put that into the
nate because he took for granted that the party
would spend all there in the Treasury, notwithstanding
all their professions for economy. (Laushser
Where was the indemnity then for this war, The pay
ment Of at less, $780, 000, 900. This indemnity fol
the past Why, this Administration had gone Cor the
enormous outsees committed by Mexico and for the dot o
So 000 900 due from that republic 10 citizens and, after
oxpendipg 90 600, ,O00 had got territory which
claimed 70 be worth than s30 600 before the war;
and we Ourselves pay this S. 900 citizens
! Mr.. sCHENCK said that growing out Of this th'
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11

"A WONDERFUL PHENOMENoN.-A singular
phenomenon was brought to light week ago
yesterday, in the township OF Greenfield,
about eight miles from this city. The facts
are very nearly as follows: The Messrs.
Changers, in boring to find water to suppl,
their steam saw mill, sunk four inch hole
to the. depth of 20 feet, when they struck
vein or cavity. AS they withdrew the augur
from the hole, to their great surprise, it was
followed by violent current of air that threw
up stones as large as hens eggs, ten or fifteen
feet high. For few moments, when the
hole was hrst opened, the air was accompa-
MED by stream of water which was thrown
ten or twelve feet high. The water, howev-
er, soon ceased coming, and the air gushed
out with such force that the roar could be
distinctly heard nifty or sixty rods Distant
On touching fire to the air, it caught, and the
flames flashed twenty feet high and came
near burning the building, covering the ma
chinery in which it is located. They finally
succeeded with considerable difficulty in
stopping it by forcing down blankets, and
driving Spite into the hole, which was their
only means OF stopping the air or gas, and
extngulshing the flames. For several mo-
ments after the hole was stopped the earth
trembled and shook for some distance around,
as though an eruption was about to take place.
| The people, who, by this time had gathered
to the number of about a hundred, were
greatly alarmed at these symptoms, and scat
tered with all possible arapidity, supposing
that Millersm was about coming to a focus
or that they were about to be blown up sky
high by an earthquake. From the time il
was opened till it was closed was about 81,
hours, and the air gushed out all the time
with unabated force.
1t has been opened several times since with
the same effect. The power and force of the
air does not seem to diminish in the least
The Messrs. Changers are proposing to Sc
cure 1t with apparatus as to shut it off anC
let it out at leisure and test its real qualities
The people in that vicinity all confiden
now, that it can be conveyed here in pipes
and successfully used IN lighting the city
with gas, from this great natural underground
Gasometer. We learn that several scientific
gentlemen of this city intend visiting it soon.
Detroit Daily .4dr
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11

@ We are sorry to hear some of our
Democratic friends contending that, the cleo
ton for judge was conducted, on the part OF
the Wings, upon strictly party principles
This they attempt 10 prove. from the fact
that nearly all the Wings voted for Mr.. JACK
SON, who is known TO be Wing. Such,
however, was not the cause which actuated
the Wings in thus voting. They had the
same reason for voting for Mr.. jackson that
A.npelled large portion of the Democrats to
do the same, to wit: determination to place
upon the bench man Of unquestionable hab
its of temperance and morality-hence the
unusually large majorities in nearly every
precinct heard from.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11
Wing N0IzilaatiOns.
THE ELECTION.

The election on Monday last passed off
with but little excitement. The people,
without distinction of party, appeared to
have made up their minds previous to going
to the polls. that moral principle and sobrie
ty should not be forgotten In the exercise of
the sacred privilege entrusted to them of
casting their votes for a candidate to fill a
high and responsible office; and although
there were other candidates than the success
full one, who possessed such principles, the
result shows a union of feeling upon the
subject, rarely witnessed at an election. We
rejoice that such was the case, because it has
proved-6rst, that an important election may
be conducted upon other than party grounds
and also, that the day has dawned, even il
the West, when temperance and morality
are net to be overlooked in the election o.
candidates for important offices.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11

could not fail to awaken In grateful
heart emotions, which, while they car
not be suppressed, find no appropriate
language for utterance.
Fully persuaded that the cause in which
we are enlisted is the cause of our coun-
try; that our chief object is to secure its
peace, preserve Its honor, and advance
its prosperity, and feeling. moreover, a
confident assurance that, In Gen. Taylor,
whose name is presented for the first Of
tice) shall always find firm and con.
sistent Wing, safe guide, and an honest
man, | cannot hesitate to assume any po-
stlon which my friends may assign me.
Distrustlng, as we'll may, my ability
to discharge satisfactorily the duties of
that high office, but feeling that, in case
of my election, | may with safety repose
upon the friendly aid of my fellow Wings,
and that efforts guided by honest inten-
tons will always be charitably Judged, |
accept the nomination SO generously ten
dered; and do this the more cheerfullv.
as | am willing, for such cause, and
with such man, to take my chances of
success or defeat, as their wisdom Judge
best for the interests of our CONN. on
country.
Please accept the assurance of nv
| high regard and esteem, and permit me
to subscribe myself
Your friend and fellow citizen
WILLARD FILLMORE.
Hon. J. Nj. MoREHEAD.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11
FOREIGN NEWS.
BY THE HIBERNIA.

Lamartine and Ledru Rollin are con stantly wat
ched. 1t is generally believed that Caussidere was
at the head of The late Instruction.
There are reports of revolution in St. Peters
bursh in which 500 lives were lost.
The Cholera is making fearful progress. Six
new hospitals have been opened in Monday.
Chateaubriand died OH the 4th of July
NJ. Garnet resigned
Over 100000 soldiers in Paris
An armistIce of three months concluded between
Germany. and Denmark.
Great excitement in Berlin. Arch Duke John
appointed Lieut.. General of the German empire
Charles Albert Is inactive
The Austrians have re-possessed themselves of
nearly all ;he thirty-six Venetian provinces.
Rome is In disturbed state
Carists rising in Spain.
Several convictions in Ireland for drilling War
rants issued against the publisher of the Felon ,,
Bill found against Devin Reilly for drilling.
Riot at Edinburgh. Resistance being made to
amnesty
Fire in Morrel district, Russia. Loss at s685.-
600. 5000 houses burnt
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11

The GOLDEN kEY.-The first No. Of this
Oriental Evauc advocate, made its appear
ance on Saturday last. A few numbers are
yet to be had at this office. Persons intend
requested to send in their names as soon as
possible, that the q. s. A., under whose di
rection it is published, may decide upon the
size of the edition 10 be printed.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11

~ From The following letter of Gov.
Morehead it will appear that he wrote to
Gen. Taylor Immediately after the Phil
adelphia Convention, notifying him Of
his nomination, but through some cause
Gen. Taylor did not receive the notice.
We commend the letters below from
Taylor and Fillmore to the attention of
our readers.
GREENSBORO, n. c., July 18th, 1s4s
of the Wing National Convention ad
dressed communications to Gen. Taylor
and Hon. Millard Fillmore, apprising
them Of the nominations made by the
Convention. erl
Having received no reply from either
of the gentlemen, on the last of June
addressed them again, and enclosed to
each a copy of my communication Of
the 10th of June, forwarded from Phila-
deiPha. ... H..
On tile Sd inst. received Mr.. Fill
more's answer of the 18th Of June and,
as have been daily expecting a reply
from Gen. Taylor, have withheld the
publication of Mr.. Fillmore's letter until
this time, with the hope that might be
able TO lay the answers of both these
gentlemen before the public at the same
time.
see, by New Orleans paper, that
up TO the lst inst, Gen. Taylor had re-
celved no communication from me, and
having received none from him up to this
time. do not feel myself at liberty long.
er 10 withhold the publication of MIR. Fiji
more's letter. | therefore enclose our
correspondence, with the request that
you publish them in your paper.
have the honor to be,
With very high regard,
Your obedient servant,
j. NJ. MOREH FAD.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11

AN INGENIOUS CLERk.-We have a
good story of an old North Carroll Man.
who was, beside magistrate, sheriff and
wreckmaster, the proprietor of country
store. Like all such stores, it was the
rendezvous of all the loafers in the vii
lage. These fellows used 10 be there ev-
cry night, and often all hight, playing
poker, genarally with old Billy's clerk,
and besides drinking the old mans liquor,
spend his money, furnished by the conf
dental clerk. Old Billy suspected what
was going on, and came on them sudden
ly one night, and before they could hide
themselves, got into the room. Nehem.
ah got jesse, but was forgiven, promisin g
to sin no more.
Nehemiah said Billy, "ncver let a
soul IN again after elhgt o'clock"
Nehemiah promised obediedce. The
next night the crowd were at work as u.
sual, and Billy thought he would 90 and
see how matters went on, accordingly he
went down, and knocked at the door
"Who's there y cried Nehemiah.
Its me, Mr.. -; open the door ~
NO, darn your head, "a favorite oath. }
Billy told me never to let anv one in after
eight O'Clock, and amt agoing to do
it..
But Nehemiah, its me ;open the door
a moment" No, darn YOUR head, none
of your gammon-you sound nightly
like him, but 1t wont 90 down, SO travel.
or dod rot your head if don't give YOU a
shot with this old biunderbuss, you hum.
bug !" ..-
Billy waited 10 hear no more, but star
ted off like the wind, confident that Nehe-
miah was Il reformed man, and next dav
doubled his salary.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11

There is this difference between a
man who thinks himself happy. and
one that believes himself wise: be-
cause he who thinks himself happy is
really so but he who considers him
self wise is great fool.
Our most moderate wine-drinkinp
citizens are ale most formidable enc
mics that retain the field against the
progress of temperance.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11

FEMALE lABoR.--It Is stated bv a
Philadelphia paper, that fashionable dress
making establishments of that city get the
principle part OF their labor done for
nothing. large number of apprentices
are employed, who are taken for SIX
months to learn the business ithout paw.
being compelled to board themselves. and
merely sew the work brought to them al
ready cut out: the art and mystery of fit
ing, &c. they are not taught till the day
before the apprenticeship expires, when
they are discharged and others taken
not, however. unless they can sew well
at the outset.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11

THAT LONG TAX LIST. I've presume
our readers will be glad to hear that this is
the last week in which this long advertise
ment will appear in the regular Tribune. =
For the next FIVE weeks which it has to be
published, we shall issue it in an extra.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11

TEMPERANCE Observation-Disclosures at New York
on Tuesday last, the fine ship Amsterdam Tenn
perance Society" Capt Menkman, with tee-to-
tie crew, in So days from Amsterdam. being the
first Dutch Temperance ship that has crossed
III
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11

HoLpEN's MAGazINE.-T This excellent
Magazine for August. as usual, was received
at an early day. 1t is rery interesting No.
We should be glad to receive subscriptions
for the Dollar Magazine, and would recon.
mend it to the patronage of all who wish for
a large amount of reading for little money.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11
From the Galena Daily Gazette of last Wednesday
ARRIVAL OF THE AMERICA.

New York, Aug. 5.
The steamer America has just arrived.
She sailed from Liverpool on the 22d uIt.
The Crisis IN Ireland is at last at hand.
The PrIvy Council met at Dublin Cas-
tie on the 18th
The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland issued
his proclamation for the enforcement of
law, he orders all persons to be arrested.
found possessing arms without license
from the authorities. ..-.... ...
ENGLAND.-Thc Catholic Relief Bill
has been Withdrawn from the House of
Commons
Abroad. things are returning to tran
guilty. In Germany and Sweden the
war Is considered at an end.
The war in Lombardy promises soon
to terminate IN peace.
Prince Charles Albert is becoming
more popular.
The Austrian Archduke John has been
elected Chief Of the German Empire.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11

IFThe Milwaukee Wisconsin comes to
Us this week considerably enlarged and i'm
proved in its appearance. We would be glad
to add that the political views OF the editor
had Undergone q similar improvement.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11

C We would call the attention Of our
readers to the article OF our first page, under
the head of North American Indians. -
Il is the commencement of a series ursn the
same subject, which, we presume, will be
highly interesting.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11
TAX N 0 I'll G D

INTERESTED hereby notified that FOLLOWING,
~ sold Dec, d. 1915, Collector
fce of the Clerk Board of County Commissioners
Now, therefore, charges,
and advertising shall be paid
A. D. forfeited
n
p Ii. b WELSH Clerk Board Co. CommisioD
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11

% Telegraphic dispatches from Cincinnati, re-
ceived New York, speaks of large failures there
10 the amount in all of million and half of dol
lars. The debts said TO be chiefly due in Phil
attelphia, New Y DIRK and Boston.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11

MARRlED.-ln this village Thursday the
10th inst, BY P. w. Thomas Esq, Mr. E. GAR.
RIsos, to Miss. MARGARET SAFTLFy
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11

OST-Some four weeks since. in
IL this village. small gold pencil
Any person finding the same, and leaving
II at Pulford's Drug Store, will confer
great favor on the undersigned and be
literally rewarded.
j. F. HALSEY.
Aug. 10th. Is4S I.v
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11
GEN. TAYLOR'S ACCEPTANCE.
PHILADELPHIA, June 10, lS4S

GEN. ZACHARY TAYLOR
Dear Slr:-At a Convention of the
Wings of the United States, held in this
city on the 18th inst, aud continued from
day to day until the 9th, you were NOM
mated as candidate for the Presidency
of the United States, at the ensuing Pres
idential election.
By a resolution of said convention, 1t
was made the duty of their President to
communicate to you the result of their
deliberations, and TO request your accept
ance of the nomination
In obedience to said resolve. |, as the
organ therein designated, have the honor
to make you the foregoing communica-
ton, and ask your acceptance of the
nomination.
Permit me, dear sir, to indulge the hope
that he who never shrinks from any re
sponsibIlity, nor fails to discharge any
duty assigned him by his Government
will not now refuse the enthusiastic call
of his countrymen.
| am, dear sir,
With sentiments of very high regard,
Your most obedient servant.
]. M. MOREHEAD,
President of the Wing National Con.
venion.
BATON ROUGE, La, July Is, 1913.
Sir: | have had the honor to receive
your communication of June 10th, an.
nouncIng that the Wing Convention.
which assembled at Philadelphia on the
9TH of that month, and of which YOU
were the presiding officer. has nominated
me for the office of President of the Uni.
ted States.
Looking to the composition of the
Convention. and its numerous and patri.
otto constituency, feel deeply grateful
for the honor bestowed upon me. and for
the distinguished confidence implied in
my nomination by il, TO the highest office
In the gift of the American pc opIe
cordially accept the nomination, but
with sincere distrust of nv fitness to
nj! the duties of an office, which demands
for Its exercise the most exalted abilities
and patriotism, and which has been rem
dered illustrlous by the greatest names in
our history. But should the selection of
the Wing Convention be confirmed by
the people. L shall endeavor to DISCHARGE
the new duties then devolving upon me,
so as to meet the just expectations of nv
iellow-citlzens, and preserve undiminish-
ed the prosperity and reputation of our
common country.
With the highest respect,
our most obedient servant.
Il. TAYLOR.
To the Hon. J. NJ. MoREHEAp, &c.
4 similar lettor of announcement was
addressed TO Mr.. FILLMORE, to which he
thus replies:
ALBANY. \. Y. June 18th. Is4s.
SIR:-I have the honor to acknowl-
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11

a. d. SMITH. the candidate for Judge of
the I'd Circuit, has commenced suits against
the editors Of the Wisconsin Argus. for
charges preferred against him in that paper.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11
To the Hon. J. NJ MoREHEAp. &c.


To the Hon. J. NJ. MoREHEAp, &c.
4 similar lettor of announcement was
addressed to Mr.. FILLMORE, to which he
thus replies:
ALBANY. \. Y. June 18th, ls4s.
SIR: II have the honor to acknowl-
edge the receipt of your letter of the 10th
INST, by which am notified that at the
late Wing Convention held at PhiladeI-
phia, was nominated for Vice President
OF the United States, and requesting NV
acceptance.
The honor of being thus presented to
the distinguished representatives of the
Wnig party OF The Union for the second
office IN the gift of the people-an honor
a. unexpected as it was unsolicited
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-11

ILLINOIS ELECTION. - The Galena' Ga
zet,e of Wednesday contains returns from
sll bat two precincts in 10 Daviess couaty.
h'on which it appears that Mr.. BAkEa has
g majority OF 37l!.. Telegraphic reports
from other parts Of the district appear favor
sble for his election.
ISpiASA.--Vincennes has given from two
20 three hundred Wing majority