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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-03-11
REAL .BRITIsH OPINION >

GEoReE F. Ruxros, Esq, English traveller in Mexi-
CO. has recently published sketches of his travels In the
course of these speaking Of the American regular army Mr.
Ruxon, who himself formerly British officer says
There vast disparity between the officers of the regular
army and the men they command. Receiving West
Point Gan admirable nstituion) military education by
which they acquire practical we'll theoretical know
ledge of the science Of war, class they probably
more distinguished for military knowledge The officers
'of any European army Uniting with this high chival
rous feeling and most conspicuous gaanty they have all
the essentials of the officer and soldier"
Mr.. Ruxton then mentions the former assaults upon this
institution but says the late operations in Mexico shave su
cieny proved that to their regular officers aone and
particularly those who have been educated the much
decried West Point, be attributed the which
have every where attended the American and is
notorious that than occasion the seadness of
the small regular force, and particularly of the artillery
der their command has saved the army om serious dsas
ters ''-Rchmond Republican,.
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"The gentleman from Georgia Mr. HARALsos) and the
gentleman from Tennessee Mr. JosEs having apoogzed to
sitting OF the House Res0ed That said apology be accept
ed the House, and that no further proceedings be taken
relation thereto"
Mr. STEPHENS said if the previous question should be
voted down. he would offer This resolution.
Mr.. ROCKHILL. feel as if wanted TO talk 10 the
House for about minutes; if be INDUCED shall
not probably trouble the House again this session
The CHAIR ruled Mr. r. out Of orders no debate could
be allowed till ascertaned whether there was second
to the previous question.
The vote being taken, the call refused Ayes SO,
noes ~.
which had been read But the CHAIR said the amendment
moved by Mr.. Tick must first be disposed OF.
Mr.. ROCKHfLL. This is the first time / have felt like
saying word to this House. and this is the first word have
said excep aye or no What rise for now is not in re-
ference to what has happened here gentleman from New
York over the way Mr DUEn) is for the House taking
action prevent the OF such things for the future
He never will prevent them. If he would put stop them
he must first put stop to the human family. A laugh
struck but in my life yet sometimes, when
the best and most quiet humor the world before you
say Jack Robinson, am So exiending his and
doubling both fists.) Immense laughter proprie
y in expelng for such thing has happened to-day
all the wish have The subject that when scues do
cur they may all terminate just ibis has done. Why
pei when they have noby forward and asked for
>gveness Of the House and OF each other
you appoint committee you may have many Witnesses,
and not Of them witness TO the facts Mr. r. said
he had risen for fear such rule talked about
might be adopted. Renewed meiment have fear Of
being expelled for such dongs myself and yet may
Therefore do not want any such rule adopted.
Mr. r. resumed his seat amidst much good natured excite
ment, and not little laughter.
Mr.. GDDINGS addressed the House, but, usual from
his position (he Clerks desk Intervening what he said
in great measure lost to the Reporter He expressed in sub
stance good wtoward the parties implicated, but unwilling
to let the matter pass without strong expression of
dsapprobaon by the House
The question being put Mr. TucKs amendment, it
rejected: Ayes 81, noes r.
And under the operation of the previous question, Mr.
SrspHESss amendment adopted Yeas N, nays SO.
The resolution thus amended by substitute, then
carried Ayes "A, noes So, and the House adjourned
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DIMNUrIoS THE SUM JoKE.-Some weeks ago
the propretors Of the New York "Sun' proper dm-
nish the size of their paper This announced in the Mir
as dminuon Of the Sun discovered by astronomical OBJ
seryaon and people gazed the natural lumnay through
burnt glasses, to discover how he looked when shom Of
his fair proportions The hoax very generally publish
ened an audience by the delivery Of lecture the dmnu
ton in the size Of the Sun Of about oncenh and attempted
to account for the fact from the condensation Of the Suns
rays. We have doubt that many who heard him
satisfied that the solar body hid decreased and perhaps with
the fearful anticipation that they might day be entirely
deprived Of his light.-Ckpper.
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DoINGs IN ALEXANDRIA.

Convention of the Wines Of the town and county of
Alexanda held agreeaby notice, the Court House,
"Wednesday last. RonERr JAMESON, Esq called to
the chair and GEoReE d. FowLE appointed Secretary.
The meeting having been organized motion of LEWIS
MCKENZIE Esq committee of eighteen persons hree from
each ward and six from the county, appointed for the
purpose Of nominating the meeting suitable person rep
resent the town and county at the session Of the Legs
atue They returned to the meeting the Of FRAScIs
l.. SMITH, ESQ., and, the vote being taken, Mr. SMITH
unanimously declared the nominee Of the Convention.
Mr.. r. ADANs then offered the following viz.
Resored That in the choice Of Francis L. Smith, ESQ
by this meeting suitable candidate represent the inter-
of the Of Alexandra county, recognise in him
firm and Underwriting Wing and such, will aid in giving
him our united support.
Mr. SMITH then called for, and addressed the meeting
in his usual able, eloquent aed satisfactory manner After
which, notion the meeting adjourned.
R0Bf. JAMESON, President.
GEo. d. FowLE Secretary.
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SATURDAY, MARCH IL, ls4s.
THE TREATY RATIFIED.


The TREATY Of Peace and Cession concluded
between the Commissioners of the UNITED STATES
and MEXICO, which has been for two weeks under
debate in the Senate, was last evening ratified by
vote, is understood, Of 3s yeas to Is nays-two-
thirds Of the Senate being the number required TO
carry it.
Though the Treaty is thus ratified, the injunc-
ton of secrecy has not been removed, either from
the Treaty or the proceedings under it, because
being incomplete until it has the sanction also of
the Government Of Mexico, the usage of Nations
requires that the particulars of the Treaty should
not be dyulged. But no one doubts that the main
features Of the Treaty substantially such as we
have heretofore stated
1t is quite necessary, however, to be borne in
mind, that not only is the ratification by Mexico
wanting to give effect to the Treaty, but amend
ments have been made to it mot affecting either the
Peace, the Cession of Territory, or the Cons-
deration to be paid for t which require the assent
of Mexico before the Treaty can become binding
upon the United States or upon her.
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The Physicians who made an examination
the body Of the lady who died in Cincinvrn.'
Gently, rhiist Under The influence Of ctthe iol-
have published card in which they
lowing facts condition Of the va
lst Mrs Simmons, as shown health when the chic
rou organs Of the body, uue sho had labored under
roform was administered sous her death but we are Of
slight catah few dssht diseased action which existed was
opinion thai the Sntal in causing the fatal result
IN no way Pave no hesitation in expressing the oPnlont
" 2!as cancd by the action Of chcroform.
ds' 3d. De resulted from rapid and complete exhaustion
Of the nervous system"
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FROM BaLTzudRE .agD TIE HoR7H.
BALrmoRE, MARCH Io5PM

AsieeaOy to aprovsion OF the constitution our State Legs
''u'e must adjourn to-day Tho Senate has passed bin
aphozng the erection Of bridge for the use Of the Rail
loau company over the Susquehanna river, at Haus Dr.
urace' The bill provides for capaon Of Is cents on
eacn passenger deay expenses &c. and makes the Rail-
oad company liable for all damages sustained by the erection
q said bridge doubt if it will meet appreciation in the
Rouse. such are the apprehensons
me b before the House Of Delegates in regard to State
reform has been lost by majority Of fourteen
There will be work and much confusion might and
iae session OF course Much yet to be done and very
little time to do it in. Business will be executed in haste
and therefore without due consideration.
There is to be great Taylor meeting in Monument soar
on the 10th instant The call is signed by oboot fpreen
hundred names Of all parties It will be tremendous ont,
pouring
The flour market to-day little frmer with sales &c
about 500 barrels Howard brands al IS all Civ
Mills held at 6. Rye -four s393; corn meal So So
Receipts o. grain are small Red wheat 100 1876 cents
white do l35a l40. Corn dull, at 43 As for white and
AZ AZ for yellow. Oats 35 80 rye rs cloverseed rs
s425; faxseed 81. 35; timothy S2.75 asa,
Provisions in fair equest-pces unchanged Beef cattle
p3.3f per 100 lbs. gross average hogs So So
The tobacco market Inactive The Bannias news is not
favorable to it. The receipts, however, small and the
stock on hand 50 light that heavy sales could be made at
any rate What OF the new crop arriving, both of Maryland
and Ohio Of fine qualities and the prices obtained indicate
very avoably for the opening continue the old
prices as nominal until the receipts larger as follows
Maryland, So for inferior and common; SO $3.50 for
good common S. 80 for good So $40 for fine and better
qualities; Ohio common So rs So good do S275a3
reds 81 $40 fine wIappey red Sl3 $40 spangled 81
$40; yellow Sc ASH The inspections 233 hhds in
including II Maryland lis Ohio, and Kentucky.
Al the Stock Board to-day sales Of u S. Treasury skies
were made at l02 1929 Maryland skies So Baltimore
skies 97a.
The Telegraph is again at fault to-day, and have no
dispatches from the North.
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Correspondence of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

VERA CRuz, FEBRuART Ia, 1s4s
Il MOVING that in your journal constant interest has
IN been manifested in all that the lair fame Of any
OF your fellow. citizens Tor skill in the mechanic arts trust
that the following information relative the invention Of Mr.
JAMES MAULL may be found Of sufficient be insert
ed in the Inquirer.
IL is three years since Mr. Maui obtained letters
patent for the introduction of his plan for the making OF sails
the principle Of the horizontal lieu Of the vertical
which had hitherto been exclusively used During that time
very many suits of sails have been made by him and others on
this plan for vessels belonging the different ports
Union among which may be enumerated the magnificent yacht
of the Messrs Stevens pilot boats out of the Delaware and
ships briggs &c from Philadelphia in great numbers The
proprietors and Of these various vessels have been
believe unanimous N the expression Of their approval OF the
plan. The main object however, Of this communication, is
add kind of testimony in favor Of your townsmans
provement which trust may be Of further interest. The
barque Gen Jesup in the employ Of United States Gov
ernent left Philadelphia with suit OF square sails made on
this horizontal principle and while on her passage TO this
place encountered very heavy weather most oil the
dered the suddenness and intensity of the gusts preya
lent at this season in the Gulf Of Mexico
was during these sudden gusts that the peculjar efficiency
Of the plan was made manifest in the comparative and
pdty with which the sails reccd the settling away of
the opsail yards OF brings the scam horizontally
close with it, and the tapping Of the cloths each
seam evidently second kind OF head rome every time
Of them brought to be reeed The square sails OF
the Jep folded easy aud smooth the yard without break
ing with much less exeton the part o the men, of which
fewer are needed than before reef During this boscrous
passage Capt Dcrrckson OF the barque drew my attention
10 these facts to which have add one other which
strikes conclusive to the superior advantages this
plan We fell in with unusual number of vessels during
he passage many which close to us AZ the time OF
reeng and we could distinctly difference Of from five
minutes IN the time occupied IN favor Of the horizon
tai plan aud the vessel could always lay point nearer to
wind than she otherwise could hry done owing TO there
being less beyng aud less back sail than on the old plan
there was of additional even in the reenp
had previously seen ard conversed with many ON
this subject having thoroughly them ON the
cason referred to- feel bound i possible to tell fellow
citizens of this triumphant evidence OF the intrinsic value Of
an improvement belonging to Philadelphia. b.
mar LIST
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The IRON INTEREsr-CoNvENTIoN AT HARRIS
BURG-An address TO the Iron Manufacturers and
Miners of Pennsylvania, signed by forly-two firms
connected with the iron and coal interests of that
State, appears in the Philadelphia papers. 1t sets
forth the serious depression with which those inte-
rests are now afflicted by reason of revulsions
abroad, which operate the more inuriously here in
consequence of the defective structure of our pre-
sent Tariff.
To take such measures as may be practicable for
averting the further injury which threatens them,
the iron manufacturers and miners Of Pennsylvania
are summoned to meet in Convention at Harrisburg
on the 22d day Of March instant.
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OprRlrtoSs IRoS SusrESDEn-Ihere was rumor
preyaeu some days ago that the Montour Iron WORKS az
pany, in Pcnnsy Iyania had failed The rumor turned
ont 10 lie incorrect but learn from the Danvile
Democrat ha the company has been obliged TO suspend ope
tons their contracts railroad iron having all been filled
No new be made under the present state OF the
iron trade because foreign rails arc offered and poured
into this country price low as 70 prevent composition
from our manufactures large number OF hands have thus
been thrown out Of employment All this Is the legitimate
result Of the Locofoco etrade nd raorem tariff Of 1876
For the las, two or three years the demand for iron in Eng
land has been very great and prices corespondingy high
which enabled our operators to and do profitable bust
ness they not compelled 70 compete with the Euro
mean prices but as soon evuon took place in the for
ecn market iron fell in price, and under the principle Of
abominabe Tariff the duty lowered in the ratio, much
so as to allow English rails to be sold in this country at the
present time for something like sac per ton price which
i cannot be manufactured here under the present state Of
wages cost Of materials, &C. Philadelphia Necs.
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The Albany Argus publishes the following as
from reliable source at Washington: $ Mr.. Trist
has not drawn the three millions, as averred by the
writers from Washington. This story but edition of
the old one put forth dozen different occasions. As
Mr. Freaner made his appearance with the treaty.
have believe the Executive dispatched
for the particular preventing the issuing of any such
draft before the instrument may be ratified by both the United
States Senate and the Mexican Congress-"
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The Union of Friday week gives letter from
Puebla of the 18th Jan. stating that Mr. CLAY's
Lexington speech was extensively circulated in
Mexico in the Spanish language, and that it would
:" in all probability prevent peace" Yet, in ten
days after this sage prediction, treaty was actu-
ally made. The same contradiction of stubborn
fact TO fmsy suggestion. we need hardly remark,
is 10 be found between the making OF this Treaty
and the Wing opposition generally TO the origin
and motives Of the war which the Treaty is to ter
inmate
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FATHER MATHEW is to leave Liverpool in stThe New
World Captain Knight about the middle of April, Messrs
Grinne 81 Minturn, the owners having offered him free
passage. Previously to the sailing of the New World from
New York for Liverpool crowded meeting of ladies and
gentleman was held, at which Capt Knight presented
with beautiful white banner in Father Mathews behalf 1t
is designed to be at the mzzen peak his departure
from the old world.
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CArTuREDSLAyEs.--0n the 9th Of December the org
Louisa arrva, St. Helena aprze TO her Majesty steamer
Heroine, with $40 slaves board, mostly children. De-
seycnynd eighty had died on the passage and DINERS
continued D at The rate Of four per day Seven other yes
sells had beenaken prizes within two months for being en-
gagged in the Ave trade, and had arrived at ST. Helena
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CAuTIoS.-Two bales Of cotton turned out Of
at Savannah last week. marked and sent 10 the press in the
course of Shipment without any thing extraordinary in their
appearance except being little charred the end On be-
ing put to press fire gushcd the ends Of the baes which
were found upon examination be in state Of complete
ignition The cotton had been in a week, and the fire
had been smothered in the bales for than that time
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The Legislature of KENTUCKY, on the 23d ultimo,
being the anniversary of the battle of Buena Vista,
appropriated $4,000 for the erection of monument,
in the States portion of the burying ground at
Frankfort in honor Of her brave sons who have
fallen during the war with Mexico. All other bust
ness was suspended to make room for this, and the
resolution was passed almost by reclamation.
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CY,ouoronx Aeltx.The following paragraph appears IN
the New York Tribune:
q Miss Nape sster-in law Of Mr. Kohlsat of broadway,
rdcy ito influence Of this ansshetic agent by dem
list io the purpose Of extracting tooth she ay lsless
ca ral hours and was carried home in state oil nsens-
v She has been since its application Friday as labor
inc und rrosraon and paralysis Of he'tongue, throat he
muscles of lie throat, and loss Of voice.
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The remains Of Mr.. ADAMS reached Philadelphia
on Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock, and were
conveyed to Independence Hall. There they re-
NAMED under guard Of honor until Wednesday
morning. when they wereremoved to specialtran in
waiting to convey them, and the Congressional Com
mittee who have charge of them, to New York.,
The ceremonies which attended the reception Of
the remains at Philadelphia are said to have been
Of very solemn character. The procession was
very large one, and many Of the houses on the
streets through which it passed were festooned with
mourning Similar testimonials of respect for the
memory Of the deceased signalized the arrival of
his remains at New York, on Wednesday after
noon. Besides the State and City authorities, both
civil and military, there was in the procession in
that city Committees from both Houses Of the State
Legislature, who were specially appointed to rep
resent those bodies in rendering appropriate honors
to the lamented Sage and Patriot
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The Legislature of MISSISSIPPI has passed law
calling for the election of delegates to remodel the
Constitution Of that State. The law provides that
the election shall be held on the first Monday in
August ls4s, and that after the formation Of new
Constitution shall be submitted 10 the voters of
the State for adoption or rejection, majority of
whom can adopt.
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We are ashamed to record the discreditable fact
that the SENATE Of VIRGINIA, on Thursday, by a
strict party vote, laid upon the table the resolutions
which were unanimously adopted, on the previous
day, by the House of Delegates, in honor of the
memory of the late Mr.. ADAMs.-Rictmond Times.
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OUR VOLUNTEER CORPS IN MEXICO.

The following is an extract OF Letter from an
Officer Of the Third Regiment Of Kentucky Volun-
teers, now in service in Mexico, which we find in
the latest number of the Louisville Public Journal
CRY OF Mexico, FEnRUARr /, ls4s.
?. No improvement will be made in the army, either in
have peace for among the volunteers whose term of service
TO prepare for further military operations The only subject
talked Of how shall get home Vera Cruz and the
voyage the Gulf the grand Obstacles and the appre
henson Of accidents and disease constantly upon the lips
soldier does fear the battle, but he breads
disease and many would rather go through battle every
week than risk attack of fever in this country
This peculiar Enthusiastically calm and serene but
the atmosphere has much less oxygen that the whole
economy Of life is changed The pusaon is increased almost
double in frequency and there Of that vgor and
bust feeling which climate affords healthy man, and
reduced by disease here is almost impossible regain
health and strength The mornings COOL too cool for
man In relaxed state Of health TO exercise without danger OF
taking cold which is almost bad any other disease here
and the day hot that the rays of the cannot be borne
without producing fever The natives wrap up coaks in
the morning, and retire at noon
The health of the volunteers improving, and there have
been but very few Of sickness since arrival
this city which ought to he attributed to the climate The loss
by sickness in the whole army immense, and, il the good
Christian fathers and mothers OF the United States could wit
ness the distress aud agony of their in this far distant and
inhospabh land, they would all cry with voice for
peace, and there would not be honest advocate for another
invasive war for half century TO do sincerely hope
an honorable peace will be concluded and speedy temna-
ton put 10 The calamies of this unnecessary war.
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PRESIDENTIAL ELEcTIoN.-By the actof Congress
of January, ls45 the next Presidential election will
be held in every State on the same day. This year
the appointed day is Tuesday, November 7th.
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TuE WISrn.-A correspondent of the Salem REGISTER
who has been faithful recorder Of the phenomena o. temper
nure atmosphere, &c, says the present winter has been ne
warmest wit the last years The month Of Gu
ruary has ben remarkable for northern lights.
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The cost Of the new buildings for the two Houses
Of Parliament in London will amount TO the enor-
nous sum of screen millions and a half of dollars.
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ps,rH or 4 VENERABLE LApr.-Died in Baltimore, on
,be nyb Of Thursday the "a Instant aged SO years. Mrs
Cu,sr rcct Of SAMUEL CaAsE one Of the sgners Of the
Declaration Of independence
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The packet ship West Point, which arrived at New York
on Tuesday morning from Liverpool wasstruck by lightning
seven times within hour and two instantly killed
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MAssAcHUsETTs.-The Governor has assigned
Monday, the Sd day of April next for the choice Of
member of Congress in place of the Hon. JOHN
Quincy ADAMS, deceased