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Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1848-02-17

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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE IN ENG.
LAND-OPINIONS. OF THE PRESS.

As might have readily been anticipated,
the principal portion of Mr.. Folks har-
angue is dedicated to the"'most daring and
certainly the most reprehensible adventure
undertaken during his administration.
We mean, of course, the adventures against
Mexico. In the Presidents speech the
whole history of the invasion of that terrific.
ry. beginning with the forced marches of
General Taylor upon Monterey, and ter.
minating with the capture of the capital
city, and the. entrance of the conquerors
into the palaces ofthe Montezumas, is re.
counted with an admirable exactitude: and
the unsuccessful negotiation of the pleni-
potentiary, Mr. Trst, is afterwards defined
with considerable emphasis and lucidity.
Whatever may be thought of the Justice or
humanity of the President, in attempting
subjugation of neighboring and inoffen-
sive republic, we will acknowledge tina.
his structures upon the policy of his move
ment are candid and plains poken. There
is no blinking the truth-there; is no eva
sion of the reality-there is none of that
sophisical reasoning which would have
characterized the address of a Guizot, or a
Melternich under similar circumstances.
Mr.. Polk speaks home-blun,Iy, boldly,
and upon that point) with becoming brew.
ity. He reminds congress. and through
congress, the whole population ofthe United
States, that vast expense has been in.
Cured in consequence of the incursion
made into the Mexican dominion-that a
national debt has, in fact, been fairly sad.
died upon the epublic-,hat, with the &C.
emulation of these liabilities, the arms of
their brave soldiers have everywhere tri.
umphed-and that consequently, it is both
expedient in pecuniary sense, and possible
in military one that the United States
should receive compensation for the expen.
ses consequent upon the war by peace
with the violated country, and by the acoui-
sition of these portions of it which are
contiguous to the American Boundaries
The meaning of that is plain enough in all
conscience. The invasion was made with
the intention of aggrandizing the United
States by the spoilation of the adjacent
soil; A quarrel was picked with Mexico
with the determination of realizing ter.
ritorlal advantage from the encounter of
powers SO disProportionally matched. The
Pretext of expense and indemnity was fore.
seen from the very commencement; and
now that the invading forces have proceeded
so far in their victories the ultimatum ofthe
plan is devulged.-London Sun, Dec. 81 az.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12
GEN. TAYLOR,S VIEWS.

The public authorities of the city of La.
fayette, above New Orleans, gave General
Taylor public reception and dinner on the
18th January. There were crowds in at.
tendance, including the ladies and their
children. The Mayor, Mr.. Boulngy, pre-
sided at the feast. After the cloth was re-
moved, he, without preface, toasted the old
hero in these words:
GENERAL TAYLOR
This was received with great applause,
and when il had subsidized. the General arose
10 make his acknowledgements.
He said "that he found it difficult to express
The feelings Of gratitude that were excited in his
bosom by the manifestation Of regard on the part
Of his countrymen. He was sure he had done no
more than would have been done by every patriot
who might be placed in similar circumstances
The valor OF our troops, said the gallant General,
efforts, with success but not to the extent he had
hoped for and most ardently desired. The object
nearest 10 his heart was 10 bring the war 10 a
speedy termination-to restore peace and amity
between two neighboring republics, who had every
iHOtiNo W Soou WIZ, anu "pShh
he would much prefer to see vieing with each
other in the arts OF peace, than contendng on the
field Of battle. He had always hoped and be.
lieved, that by that spirit Of forbearance and
magnanimty which great and powerful nation
ohould always practice towards feeble and pros.
trate enemy, peace might be restored on terms
consistent with the honor, the rights and the in.
terests Of both nations. In this, however, he had
been disappointed. He regretted that crcum.
stances to which he would not then advert, had
deprived him of an opportunity Of contributing
more towards the accomplishment of this desra
BILE result. This was not an occasion to utter
complaints; he had submitted, and would submit
without much complaining perhaps he had al.
ready said more than was prudent. He preferred
adverting 10 more agreeable topic, to wit: the
evidences which he observed, Of the growing
prosperity OF their city.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12
PEACE RUMORS.

All the sources Of information from the
capitol are full Of rumors about peace
and it seems to be generally conceded that
the plan of treaty agreed upon by Mr..
Tris,, Gen. Scott and the Mexican Com.
missioncrs has been received at Washing.
ton. This project is not official, Mr.. Trist
having been recalled. and of course could
not act ofiicially-but is the result Of a
series of informal interviews between the
parties above mentioned.
The project cedes the Rio Grande as the
boundary of Texas--cedes on the part of
Mexico the whole of upper California with
a small portion of lower California, and SO
much of New Mexico az lies above the
Passo del Norte. Tue United States to pay
to Mexico a compensation in moncy-the
amount not stated--and to pay our own
citizens all indemnities adjudged or to be
adjudged against Mexico; our army to be
Withdrawn; all Mexican ports and prop
erly to be surrendered on the ratification
of the treaty, &c.
Upon these terms, Mr. Tris' and General
Scott believe treaty Of peace can be con.
cluded, whenever the United States shall
appon, commissioners for that purpose.
We hope and trust all the rumors may
not end as such things generally do, but
tina, some of them may be upon such a
basis as will bring about an early peace.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12
WAsHINGToN, Feb. 4.


The Senate was occupied during the morning,
mostly in the transactian funimportant business.
An appropriation for the improvement. Of the Sa.
vannah river was passed.
The discussion Of the Ten Regiment bill was
resumed.
Mr.. Sewer made speech in favor OF the BILL
He vindicaed the Democratic party, and asser.
ted that the Mexicans had commenced the war;
by attacking Capt. Thornton's command of Dra
goons. He disclaimed all purpose Of the conquest
Of Mexico. He was opposed to Withdrawing our
troops.
Mr.. Hunter Of Va, speaks on this question
tomorrow.
House of Representatives., Mr.. Vinton moved
that the House resolve itself into Committee Of the
Whole on the Loan bill, which was negaved.
On motion Of Mr. Rockwell, the House went
into Committee Of the Whole upon private bills,
and after some time spent therein, rose and repor.
ted several.
TAYLOR'S CELEBRATED LETTER.
A communication was received from the War
Department. transmitting copy Of Gen. Tay.
lor's reply to Secretary Marcy's letter, rebuking
him for having written as he did to Gen. Gaines.
In his letter, the old General states, that he would
do so again, if in any event he was again similar.
ly situated. He was aware, he says, of the hos.
tlity Of the Administration TO him, but conscious
Of hissown rectitude he asked no favors from
them, and would shrink from no responsibilities.
The House adjourned over until Monday, pend>
ing the motion TO print the correspondence.
PHILADELPHIA Feb. 4.
Senator Pearce has been unanimously re elect
ed to Congress, by the Legislature Of Maryland
The Wing Congressional committee appointed
the 7,h Of June, for the holding of the Wing Ma
tional Convention, at Independence Hall, Phla
| delphia.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12
LETTER FROM JUDGE MCLEAN.
w .eY,,NoroN Ian n 1919

MY DEAR SIR: To all human appearance,
the termination of this miserable war with
Mexico is more remote than when the first
blow was struck. In my judgement it was
unnecessarily and unconstitutionally COM
menced, by marching our army into dispu-
ted territory in the possession of Mexico.
And, l think, that Congress. who unques..
tionably, have the power, should put an end
to the war on just and honorable principles.
After agreeing upon the terms on which
a treaty should be made, they should call
upon the Executive by resolution, to offer
a peace to Mexico upon that basis; and du-
ring the negotiations hostili,ies should bo
suspended. If the President shall refuse to
do this, in the military appropriation bills,
the army should be required to take such
positions as shall carry out the views of
Congress. These bills the President could
not vote, and he would be bound by their
requirements. This may be done by the
House.
hope Congress will refuse to issue any
more Treasury notes. The notes deman-
ded, in addition TO those already in circula-
ton, would flood the country with that
description of paper. Such an emission
would constitute Government bank, con-
troed and managed by rarty administra-
ton. We have now 100000 of Treas
ury notes in circulation, and authority to
issue 100000 more. would not increase
this circulation dollar, but reduce it as
speedily as possible. Such system would
be incomparably more dangerous to the
public morals and the public liberty. than
any other system of banking that could be
devised.
To meet any deficiency Of the revenue
to pay the current expenses of the war,
would authorize loans at par, paying not
more than six per cent. interest;j and, if
loans cannot be made at this rate, let the
administration resort 10 system of taxa
ton, which shall cause the people TO feel
the expense of the war. All wars should
be accompanied by system of direct and
internal taxation. Nothing short of this
can show, in addition to the sacrifice of
life, what we pay for military glory. This
was the policy in the better days Of the re.
public.
The late war with England was nobly sus-
tanned by the people, no, only in the field,
but by the payment of taxes. And they
will sustain every just war in which our
country shall be involved. But risk moth
ing in saying, that an attempt to adopt such
a system Of taxation, would wind up this
Mexican war in sixty days. And this shows
that the war should be put at an end to-
This may be done by Congress in 90 days,
and hope to God that they may do it.
Very truly yours,
JOHN MCLEAN.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12

LOUISIANA SnNAToR.-Mr. Soule, demo-
crat, has been reelected United States
Senator, by the Legislature of Louisiana,
Notwithstanding the wings have a majority
Of TWO on joint ballot. The election was
very close. One member stated that he
was offered four negroes to vote for Mr.
Soule, but declined Judging from the
course things took in the election, it looks
as if though the offer had been accepted by
some of the "weaker brethren" The mat
ter is undergoing investigation.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. !

Gen. Qutman and family have arrived here.
State Trearurer has given notice that the in>
terest on the State Debt will be paid at the Penn.
sylyania Bank, in February.
There had been an arrival at Galveston, from
Vera Cruz, bringing nothing however later from
the army
There had been fight between the Delawares
and the Camanches in which the former were de-.
feated, The cause assigned was encroachmens
by the latter, on the grounds Of the former. 1t is
feared that this will lead to general disturbance.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12
FROM FORT MANN.

News has been received from Fort Mann
that Col. Gilpin had learned that the In.
dians were collecting in force, and he was
making active preparations to hunt them
out and give them battle. Col G. was at
Fort Bent, and had sent an express to Fort
Mann, for part of the troops there. The
troops at the latter place are in bad plight
for travelling, as their horses are all dead
or totally unfit for service. The health OF
the troops was good.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12
WAsHINGroN, February Cd


The Senate up 10 this hour, has been employed
in unimportant business. Several private bills
were PASSED.
On motion, the Senate laid aside the morning
business and resumed the discussion Of the Regis
ment Bill.
Mr.. Bell charged that the Administration nei>
Their desired nor expected treaty with the exis>
ting Government OF Mexico.
Mr.. Jefferson Davis. in explanation, stated
that he would be satisfied if treaty were con.
cluded on the basis Of the Sierra Madre as a
boundary between the two countries; and he
prayed sincerely that a treaty had been concluded
ere this.
Mr. Bell would pray for the same thing, but
he did not believe the views entertained by Mr..
Davis were those OF the Administration, unless,
indeed there had been very recent change in
their policy. lie pointed out the obstacles which
must first be encountered before government
could be formed in the acquired territory.
Mr.. Sewer, of Arkansas, has the floor upon
this question to morrow. The Senate adjourned
House Of Representatives. sundry mo-
tons, the House took up the order Of the day
viz the reference of the Presidents message.
Mr.. Smith, OF Connecticut, made a strong and
animated argument against the course Of the Ad
ministration. He charged them with deception
in the estimates Of the public debt. Mr.. Vintor
closed the debate, calling for the previous cues
ton. Mr.. Wimot's amendment, providing fo
direct tax to the amount Of S5,000,000, wa'
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12

"Col. Fremont, in is.defence before
the Court Martial, stated that Gen. Kear.
ney tried to bride him, with the Office Of
Governor Of California, andJs failing, ar.
rested him, and has sworn falsely in his
evidence before the Court. The reading
of Fremont's defence occupied three days
and its tone towards Gen. Kearney is ex.
ceedingly harsh.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12
A PROSPECT OF PEACE.
Attack upon the american Settlements in Califor.
MIA, Capture Of Arista, Valencia, Iorrejon,
and Minon

Attack upon the american Settlements in Califor
MIA, Capture Of Arista, Valencia, Iorrejon,
and Minon.
LOUISVILLE, Feb. S,
The ship Edith has arrived at New Orleans
from Vera Cruz, bringing dates to the 20lh ul,.
The Mexican Commissioners had submitted
treaty Of peace, based upon the propositions sub.
mitted by Nh. Tlist at Tacubaya. The document
has been forwarded to Washington.
Five hundred California Rangers recently at.
tackled the American settlement OF Lapere and
San Jose. They defeated the settlers, drove
them from the towns, and fired the buildings.
Two American vessels had been despatched 10
assist the settlers against these marauders.
Col Wynkoop, while pursuing party Of
guerrillas, succeeded in capturing the celebrated
Mexican leaders, Generals Arista and Valencia.
He Immediately released them on parole.
Col. Dominguez, with the Mexican spy legi>
ment, attached 10 tho American army, pounced
upon Coils. Torrejon, Mnon, and their whole
cavaleade, recently, at Tobuca. Their trains
tents, equipage, and army traps were all taken.
Specie was daily arriving at the capital being
part OF Gen. SCOTS assessed levies.
The death of Com. Ridgely is announced, biz
disease was The govt
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12

WHO'S OF CooPER.-The Wings of
Cooper held meeting in Boonville, on
Monday last-Jordan O'Bryan in the
Chair, and J. M. McCutcheon Secretary
John G. Miller was chairman of the com
mittee which reported resolutions. James
Winston addressed the meeting. Twenty
delegates were appointed to the State, anc
the same number to the Congressional Con
vention-both to meet in that city on the
first Monday in April next. Maj. Rollins
was recommended for Governor, Genera
Watkins for Lieut.. Governor, and John C
Richardson for Elector. No preference
was expressed for President. We vii
publish the preamble and resolution in on
next.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12
THE POT AND THE KETTLE.

The government at Washington has fa-
vored the world with the correspondence
between Mr.. Secretary of State, Buchan.
an, and Mr.. Bancroft, minister at the Court
Of ST. James, acting under his instructions,
on the one side, and Lord Palmerston on
the other. touching the case Of captain
May, Of the British steamer Tevoit," who
committed the outrageous act Of landing
perfectly clear one, so strongly put by the
American functionaries, that Lord Palmer.
s.on, who, with all his faults, and especially
his fighting propensities, seems 10 have had
no desire to defend the act or screen the
culprit, gave him up at once to punishment
and accordingly, Captain May walks the
plank--or walks it no longer-the directors
of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Compa.
ny, on Lord Palmerston's summons, imme.
diately suspending him from his command.
Indeed, it was scarce possible the British
Government should have done less, after
such powerful representation of Captain
Mays offence, as was made both in Mr..
Buchanan's and Mr.. Bancroft's letters, that
offence being the landing, in a time of war,
in clandestine manner, of a noted, infu-
ohtio' oAo oopSS' Jus Shoh'y VI VIC CuItCu
States.
Now we are not at all surprised that the
American ministers should have acted so
promptly and energetcally in the case of
Captain May, of the Tevoit. But what
does surprise us is that they forgot. while
their hands were in, to bring before his
Lordship the similar but more glazing Of
fence of one Captain Polk, who introduced
into Mexico, in the steamer Arab, in the
same c!andestine manner, the much more
noted enemy of the United States, General
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, "for the
purpose of rushing into the war with the
United States" Who knows but that Lord
Palmerston would have suspended Captain
Polk alsol Will not Mr.. Buchanan take
the case into consideration 1t should be
remembered that Captain Polk was pre-.
vious offender, and that Captain May may
have thought he was following good ex.
ample Philadelphia U, S. Gazette.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12

Songs for the People," for February, has
been received. 1t contains fourteen of the
popular airs Of the day, and thirty llustra-
tions-lhe fronts piece being likeness Of
Gen. Scott. The best and cheapest work
of the kind ever issued. 81 so for six
months-$3 per year. Address G. B. lie.
Der & Co., PHILADELPHIA.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12

DFThe Court of Inquiry, to investigate
the charges preferred against Gen. Pillow
and Capt. Duncan, and those agains. Gen.
Scott, by Gen. Worth, is ordered to as
semble at the city of Puebla, on the 18th
February-and consists Of Generals Tow
son and Gushing, and COL Belknap: Capt.
S. c. RidgIey Judge Advocate and Re-
corder.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12

APRINTING OFFICE MoBEED-BURLEIGH
the aboltionist, and editor of paper at
Hartford, Conn. made a gross attack
through his columns, last week, upon Lieut..
WooDHoUsE, for volunteering to 60 to Mex.
leo, which SO incensed the populace, that
they attacked his Office, and would have
lynched him, had he not escaped.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12

DECISION OF THE VAN Ness CAsE.-The
Supreme Court have given their decision
IN the case of Mrs Conner, claiming 10 be
the widow and legal heir of the immense
estate of the late Gen. Van Ness, of Wash.
ington city. The court decided against
the claims of Mrs. Conner. The case il ~
come up again, in another shape.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12
PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 3, 9 p. n

FHILADEPHIA, FeU D, . r. M
We have advices from the Brazos 10 the goth
ul,. A private train had been attacked near Ger,
Norvell commanding the government train with
a few volunteers and soldiers stsrted in pursuit
and recaptured and restored everything
Capt. Lewis, Of the Texas cavalry, it is feared
was MORALLY wounded in the late fight With the
Camanches near Parras.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12

RHODE IsLAND.-The Wings of Rhode
Island held their State Convention at Prov.
idence, on Thursday evening, goth ut., and
nominated the present State officers for re-
election. Delegates were also chosen to at.
tend the Wing National Convention. The
Convention also passed the following res
oluiion:
Voted, That Henry CLAY, OF Kentucky, is
the choice of the Wings Of Rhode Island. as a
candidate for the next Presidency, subject to the
decision Of General National Convention.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12

lost. Mr.. Vintons resolutions were then sever.
ally adopted.
The House was engaged the remainder Of the
day in unimportant business.
Feb. 3.--In the Senate. Mr.. Bell spoke in
favor OF treaty with the Sierra Madre as a
boundary line.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12

LEAP YEAR.-The BrattIeboro' Eagle states
that the ladies of Vernon. w., availing them-
selves OF the time. honored prerogative Of Leap
Year, made arrangements for dance, invited the
gentlemen galanted them back and forth, and
paid their bills!
We have heard such thing limited at in
these parts. "There's good time com.
ing, boys: wait little longer!"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12

GEN. ScoTT.-The Wing County Con-
vention, held at Harrisburg, Pa, on Mon.
day week, passed resolutions in favor Of
Gen. Scot, for the Presidency, by vote of
IS to5.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12

Major lTURBIDE, a prisoner of war on
parole, is now in Washington, and-has no
money: lie has applied to the President
for relief, who has referred him TO Secre.
tary MARCY; where the matter rests at pres.
cnt
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12

Iowa LEGIsLATuRE--Tbis body adjourn
ed, finally, at IL O'Clock of the 25lh ult.,
without having elected either Senators in
the Congress of. the United States or Judge
of the Supreme Court of the State. So
ends the aspirations of host Of candidates
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12

A writer in the New York Sun recon-
nends Judge Breese. of Illinois, as candi-
date for the Presidency.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-12

A Ray OF LIGHT.-Gen. Scott wrote to
The administration that the plan proposed
Of collecting revenue would involve the
uperintendance of host Of employees,
much waste and corruption, and that these
duties roud be extremely repugnant to his
habits and feelings.