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Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-11-15

Tn. L.c..p'sl,,ls Au Usion N,~ Yors
arsa.rcsiy s1o-t 81 900.
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-04-21
Marine Insurance !!

THE Subscriber having received the Agency Of the
CAMDEN INSURANCE COMPANY.
n. J.. Chartered lS32) for the City of Portland and
vicinity, will issue Policies amount not exceed
ing s., 900 on any ono risk, vessels cargoes and
freigts, as favorable terms as other institutions
Losses sustained will be promptly and honoraby adj
juStcd, and paid IN money cnrrent nj the Banks IN
this city within thirty a, proof OF the loss and
adjustment. and in of dispute in the settlement
of Claims he company W i'll abide The decisions OF the
Courts Of tbs State Of Maine.
CALEB 5. CARTER, Agent.
As Exchange 81.
Portland, Dec. 80, 1877 7>d49
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MI 'lIS ! !! 4! !!
Four EDays Later from Europe

We are indebted to Capt. NArn'L kIMBALL,
Of the Steamer Kennebec Messrs. CHILD II
Co.'S Boston and Portland Express, CHARLES
II. INGRAHA3I. Of Portland, and to Mr.. Plum
MER Driver of the Bath and Portland Mail
Stage, for Boston and Portland papers contain
ing the foreign news.
NEW YORK, Thursday IL NJ.
The packet ship Duchesse dOrleans, Capt
Richardson, arrived at this port this morning
having sailed from Havre March 9th. She
brings Paris dates to she 10Th and London to-
the 25th ult.
The most important intelligence is the re-
port that PRUSSIA has declared herself a RE-
PUBLIC.
FRANCE.
Capt. Richardson states that the greasest
excitement prevailed il Paris and Havre.
The rich were IN apprehension of being kill
ed by the poor.
The Military were called out at Havre on
the 9th ult., for the purpose of stopping any
outbreak which it was feared might take
place.
1t is said that large failures continued to
take place at Paris, and throughout France.
PRUSSIA A REPURLIC.
In Galignanls Messenger of March 9th tele-
graphic despatch is published, dated at Metz which
states that republic had been proclaimed in Ber-
lin.
The kisr had been dethroned
His Majesty and Ministers had been arrested.
The news is confirmed by the Paris Commerce of
the 10Th. which paper says, This time the fact is
official"
A Photographic despatch. addressed to the Pro-
vsional Government posted at the Bourse leaves
no doubt Of the authenticity of the information.
4 letter from Berlin states that the Prince Of
Prussia had left for England. Before his flight the
people demanded that he should renounce all right
to the throne.
POLAND.
The report of the revolution in Poland is con-
tirmed. Political prisoners had been released
RUSSIA
The Emperor of Russia was very much alarmed
at the events now going on in France. The army
of reserve Was ordered 10 hold itself in readiness
to march to Poland at moments notice.
GENOA
4 Revolution is announced in Genoa, which has
| detached Itself from the Kingdom Of Sardinia
NAPLES.
Great excitement prevails IN Naples The Jes-
uts had left for Malta.
AUSTRIA.
The insurgents IS gene, al throughout Lomba rdy
Also IN the Venetian Kingdom Milan is in the
hands OF the people. a new ministry has been
formed in Vienna
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-04-21
Flour.

SO,t Bbls. Genesee and Ohio FLOUR now landing
COO aud for sale by MAGOUN d CLAPP.
March Z.
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Sill Later from Mexico,

The Autocrat arrived yesterday after
noon, bringing us New Orleans papers o
the evening OF the 18th. one day later
The steamer New Orleans had arrived,
having left Vera Cruz on the 9th. We
have interesting items. as follows:
BATTLE OF CHIHUAHUA News had
heen received at the city Of Mexico of a
great battle between the American and
Mexican forces. at place named RosaIes.
about sixty miles from chihuahua.
Et Progreso has the following on the
subject: tl.a -
"A severe conflict took place. on the
9th Of March, at Rosales, about sixty
miles from Chihuahua, between the Amer.
lean and Mexican troops. The Governor
OF the State, and all the officers in the ac-
ton, were taken prisoners. The conflict
commenced at nine in the morning, and
continued until six in the evening. Many
were killed and wounded, on both sides.
Fourteen pieces of artillery. and more than
a thousand muskets were captured. On
the 18th, CONTINUES. the account) the A.
merican forces were allowed TO sack the
place. and accordingly drove heir wagons
10 the houses, and took off what they
wanted. or what vas of any use to them. -
This is the Mexican side oftbe story and
Of course, cannot be rehearsed by them
without the old story about plumber. An.
other letter from Allende. between Chi
huahra and Durango, in Los DEPUTIES.
says III Americans were hourly expected
at that and other points. The Progreso
is at loss what to make of this affair."
No less go are we. this Mexican account
being the first we have heard Of il.
4QUERETARo.--Attha LAST advices from
Queretayo, il required but fifteen Deputies
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consideration OF the order Of the day, to.
wit:
The bill for regulating the "California
Claims" s.
[ Mr.. Badger offered an amendment to
the bill. which was agreed 10 providing
inr ihe selection by the President Of two
Commissioners TO act upon the claims
Mr.. Mason moved to rccommit the bill
with instructions, to the Committee on
Military Affairs.
debate on the constitutionality of
!. measure ensued, in which Messrs.
oaaser' Rusk, Butler, Benton and Phelps
participated. The Senate however ad
J'urned, without taking any action. m
HoUsE.--'lhe Hon. Horace hlann ap.
peared' was qualified, and took his seat.
The contested election case between
Messrs. Monroe aud jackson was ,ban
disscussed.s but the House ad;o,.rned
without taking any definite action.
WORT WASHINGTON. April Ia.
The Senate assembled a, the appoi ted
hour, and after the presentation or sever
al petitions message was received from
the President in writing. in relation {,
the superiority Of Colts fire arms.
| Mr.. Davis, Of Mass, moved to amend
the laws relative 10 the attainment Q
patents. in order to- promote still furthe
The cultivation ofIhe useful arts.
Mr.. Niles introduced bill for the i'm
provempnt nf Cumberland Island.
| Mr., Bagby spoke at some length. cP
posing the appropriation upon consiitu
tional grounds.
a Mr.. CritIenden advocated briefly th
adoption of the bill.
The bill was then read third tim
and passed, 2 voting in the affirmative
The remainder Of the day was spent il
the consideration Of private bills.
HoUsE.-1'he II ouse was engaged il
dispensing ofthe private bills. Some liti
debate, however, ensued ON the contes sic,
election case. zafaE .t,t 3
Mr.. Horace Mann. successor of Mr.
Adams, appeared and took his seat in tn,
House of Representatives yesterday.
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tr1m ,hn -, Louis R.veills.
LATE FROM VERA CRUZ. s


EmbarkatiOn of Santa Anna for Jamaiea.
BY the arrival all New Orleans, on the
18th, Ofthe United States steam propeller
Washington, Capt. Pratt, from Verl Cruz,
The 9TH inst we have received files up to
The day other departure.
SANTA ANNA,-The most important
intelligence brought ny the Washington,
is that of The repatriation of Santa Anna.
who has at length left Mexico. He EN-.
barked on the morning of the 4th inst. ,On
board of brig bound for Jamaica, at An
tigua, small town a few leagues from
Vera Cruz. He has run his race, and a
long time must intervene before he can
ever obtain again much political consider.
alton among his cOUnrrymen.
SURRENDER OF LIEUT.. SMITH.-This
officer, belonging TO the Louisiana volun
,eers, who had deserted his colors, and
Ioined, with several of bis men. a band OF
guerrilleros, has been brought ints Vera
Cruz, and delivered up to the Governor,
by his quondam associates. Col. Wilson
sent him TO the Castle, a close prisoner.
IAO hIuSI uabO UCCu IIIdus tO udNO gone OH
in this way, 10 unite with such outlaws.
Gen. Paredes has been put under arrest,
by order of the Mexican Government. A
mail from the capital arrived at Vera Cruz.
an he LIST inst. The American Flag, o!
the 2Sth, had come to hand by this means.
| TRIAL OF GEN. PILLow.-T, is trial is
drawing It's slow length along; four days
proceedings, in addition to what has al.
ready been published, came hitler by the
Washington. They are ofordinary char
acter. 1t was not known when General
Scott would leave for home, but it would
he Immediately after the close of the trial.
FRUITs OF THE TREATY.-The Mexi,
can authorities. after being reinsiated in
The capital and Vera Cruz, had made
sweeping changes, and a vindictive feel.
ing towards those who had been friendly
to The Americans had clearly shown Itself
II it be possible. it would be we'll 10 siin
ulate for the security Of life. limb, and
property of all who have evinced regard
for US. after our final departure from the
country. u.. .l.. r.s....
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he, lost, and ius.Iy Ios, de publie. aoa.

They lost. and justly lost,he public aoas
tidence."
The above e1tvset, IA =
NJ Gays .~at portion OF
peech. to which the resolu
i sion oflpur county convention, which we
published last week. referred. Mr.. Clay.
itappears, thinks there isayast difference
between the war Of Is 2 and the present
one. How be will succeed in convincing
the American people Of the business ofhis
position, remains to be seen, But he
certaioly should have more respect for
those Of his own household, than to attack
them 10 the manner be has. ea .5 ~
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-04-25

and three Senators to form quorum,
and it was confidently expected that
enough would meet in few days TO per-
nit Congress TO assemble. Nine Deputies
left the city of Mexico for Quereiaro, ons
the 4th inst
It was supposed that Gen. Scott and1
suite, aud Mr. Trist. would leave the city
about the 9th, the Court having adjourned
its sittingsto the United States.
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Fer the S:nal.
NJ s<Rs. FARLEY

y = O
VI s-Rs. FARLEY:
In lo"k'ng over your last Signal. ! per-
ceiye an article signed (ticiiOusiy) ! ruth,
IN which my name appears coupled with
remarks made at the Meeting. held at
'rhinothy Keliys Hn.el. some little time
hack will account for the Inconsistent,
wherewith am charged. by stating that
the Secretary Of llat Meeting. owing,
either to his zeal, Cor what is more proba.
BILE, to the fact Of his trusting TO his mem
DRY instead of committing the minutes of
the proceedings Of the meeting to paper
at The time heing, )has given me credit for
remarks | did not make. / could not
consiste n'ly make those remarks; 1 hav-
ing served in both capacities, as juror and
Precinct officer. Without any conment
upon the legal Gentleman nice discern
ment with regard to Native and Foreign
Americanism, will remark En- PEASANT,
! regret that the author did not confer
favor on the Public by giving his real
name, it being SD easy matter for any
person to call himself an Irishman OF
West Joliet, the truth to the contrary
notwithstanding. -
THOMAS HATTON.
Joliet, April %, Ie4S.
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A diIsmma-Who begun the Var.

The wing party, in the lower house Of
Congress, have declared that the war was.
unnecessarily and uncons,itutionally be-
gun BY the Presidsnt;" they have, by
speeches. in and cut of Congress, by edi-
torials, and in every form, reiterstsd Ihia
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-04-25

II Our thanks are due to Hon. J..
Wentworth, ofthe House. for public doc
umen.s and to Hon. 8. 4. Douglass, Of
she Senate, for the Presidents Message
and the accompanying documents.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-04-25
improvements

Every thing that can bespeak the pros.
pect of extensive Improvement in our
town. the present season, is now manifest.
The completion Of the canal will no doubt
con'ribute' largely to this result. Tint
s'agoa.ion, which has so long pervaded
this place, is now beginning speedily to
disappear We see nothing now that can
prevent Joliet from being one of the first
towns in Northern IlIiaois. gaar 80 aadi
large number Of new buildings will
be erected during The season. Ia addi.
ton to the large warehouses which are
under way by Messrs. Fish and Cagwin,
Vi. H. Demmond has commsncei one on
The west side of the river, OF extensive Iii
mepsions, Mr.. Hatton has laid the fouu
dation of, a store at the west end Of the
lower bridge, and we learn that there will
be number Of others erecie1 before fall.
We also notice that several new dwell.
lhgs have been commenced, which, to-
gether with our new Court House, will
add much to the appearance ofthe town.
Judging from all appearances we sho'd
think the presents favorable opportunity
to invest capital in town property. 1t
certainly is lower now than it will be
few weeks hence. At present, capital
could be Pro6tably invested in the cree
ton Of houses to rent. Every suitable
building is now occupied, and we hear
inquiry daily for vacant houses. Will no.
some Ofour citizens who believe in a MIN
BILE shilling. avail themselves of the pres.
ept opportunity. ..s I'll.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-04-25

HOMESTEAD E xEMPT1oN IN M1cHIeAN.
The Legislature of Michigan. by large
majority in both Houses, passed a bill e1.
enpling certain property from fore d sales.
The bill entities q person TO forty acres Of
land, with dwelling house and other ap.
purtenances.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-04-25
Ihirlielh Congress.


In the Senate yesterday, Mr.. Hale OF
N. Il. presented a number of abolition
petitions.
Mr.. Hale also presented a petition
asking that Congress wou d prohibit sla
very, and monarchy on this contine ut.
which was referred 10 the Committee on
Foreign relations.
Mr.. Dickinson, gave notice that he
should ON Tuesday neat, move that q
bill to establish new Branch mint be
taken up, for the purpuse of making it
The special order at an early day.
Mr.. Badger introduced a resolution in
struc,ing the committee On printing to
enquire as to the expediency of repeating
tie joint resolution, requesting the public
printing 10 be allotted by Congress.
A Message was received from the Pres
ident in regard to the number ofstroops
sent 10 "exIco-the number killed and
wounded. and The iiurnLer that had per
ished by disease. .f
The California claim bill was then
taken up. #
The Senate resolution Of sympathy for
The French people on motion prevailed.
HoUsE.-Mr. Ashman addresse the
house. and gave his reasons tor moving
To amend the resolutions Oh the same
subject offered by Mr.Cummings Of Ohio.
aud from refraining from such a motion
in connection with The present resolution.
The question was taken on the adop
NIr,Sa os.A y L
The two nays were Mr.. Craston and
Root. e.s +sru2 su.# f.s.a ~.
tst" WAsHIGToN, April l2.
SENATE.-Mr. Mangum moved to re-
consider the vote taken on Friday last,
rejecting the bill excepting the Judges Of
the Supreme Court from doing Circuit
duties for certain period. q
This motion was made the order Of the
day for Monday next. ny
MIR. Hale from the committee on ne n
sions reported bill amending the naval
pension laws. 12 S~1
Reverdy Johnson presented petition
from John skinner, pra ing for am appro
priation to establish a school for miner.
alogy. engineering, agriculture and road
making, which was referred to the com.
mitIee on agriculture, af er some favor.
able remarks by Mr.. Johnson. .tl
Mr.. Hannegan introduced a bill for the
relief of Mrs. Chase, the Tampico hero
inc. a''ti oh tef t7tt'a ~ @pIa"
The bill relative to California claims
was discussed. 'HaGllg
HoUsE.-The bill making an appropri.
alton for the Military Academy at Yves,
Point was passed. 'atA .il'
The bill'concerniDg the collecting dis.
trict at New Orleans passed. "a
'i WASHINGTON, April l3.
The Senate was called to order and
proceeded TO the consideration of The
morning business. Numerous petitions
were presses ted. SOS fgs 77'
Mr. Downs offered resolution calling
on the Secretary Of the Treasury for in.
formation in regard TO the importation OF
sugar. which was agreed 10.
On motion. the Senate laid aside the
moroiRg business and proceeded to the
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OF The population the United States
at the present time, according to The com.
missioner of Patents, lie 20. 476,4OO.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-04-25

HonsE FLESH FOR FooD.-The use Of
'horss-fissh, as human food. is daily in
creasing in berlin. During the month Of
January. one hundred and forty seven hOr.
SEES were killed for the purpose, producing
about 81 900 pounds Of meat The horses
selected for this purpose. is old worn out
animate. So ~ Ell. 81
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-04-25

0rThe Ottawa Free Trader says thai
it has been informed ,on reliable authority,
that The papers have been forwarded to
Mr.. Gooding. by the goyernor. dismissing
him from the office Of Chief Engineer ON
the Illinois and Michigan canal. aa3
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-04-25

E.At the recent charter election in
the city Of New Orleans, the wings sue
.cseded in eIecting their Mayor, by 1000
majority.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-04-25

50 o. Mr.. Kendall. editor of the N. q.
Picayune. who has been in Mexico during
the war, doing camp and editorial duty
and to whom we are indebted for the full
de,aiIs and accounts Of the many battles
tbere--has left for Liverpool in ihe Brit
tania. with the intention ofbeing in France
during the Revolution. .-lar ads
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-04-25

!. Gen. Shields returned home week
ago. and is now paying his old friends in
St. Clair County visit. He will remain
but a sho,t dime. as be is ordered to take
command at Tampico, without delay. a
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-04-25

FIRST ARRIVAL FROM THE SOUTH
The GEN. THORNTON arrived at this place
from Peru. last Friday evening, being the
first boat to pass through the southern
portion ofthe canal. 1t left for Chicago
Saturday morning. The GEN. THORN.
TON is owned by I. Hardy.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-04-25

Circuit Court will be in session, in this
place on Monday next
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or From the latest accounts from
Glasgow, the cries o the popuIace were.
SHOWN with the Queen-Br or Revo
ilhtion." Thus we see the noble cause Of
Republican principles is fast spreading
throughout all Europe. ai ne3 2 s~af,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-04-25
G+AL
.arne meeting was he'd in IN

.sfNe meeting was held in the
city Of New York on The 10th Of April, TO
give fail expression 70 The feeIines of our
ronnttymen in relation 70 The French Rev
nluiion, and the establishing Of Repub.
lie A similar meeting was held by the
members fthe Legislature of Pennsyl
sania. Meetings of the same character
have heen held in many other parts of,he
Union. ! These demonstrations have al
breathed the came exalted love of liberty
and Of generous enthusiasm for, and con
fidence in the French Republic. The,
have given noble utterance TO the pulsa
ton Of the national heart. ''adi''@''sf
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From the Chicago Journal Of the D.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER
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The United States military depot al
Vera Cruz. Under the direction of Capt.
c1 II: Masters, is on very large scale.
H'4s-Asp'lato Vera Cruz letter says of il. IS
Connected with this department are
large biacksmiths'. carpenters, Wheel
wrights ,ship.earpenters and saddle shops:
and, in, fact, every mechanical business
'hatis required A great deal Of time
and labor is saved in transferring carGoes
from the Mole to the street, by. means of
railroad some 600 feet long, which has
lately been laid by the qlartermaster.
AT the nav coal depot at the castle,ves-
sells can discharge in all kinds of weather
and steamers go alongside and take in
their, coal, thereby saving much time.
They formerly loaded at SACRIFICES,
and were often obliged to wait several
days 70 consequence Of a norther. The
trains from the city of Mexico and other
points, consisting usually of from 200 TO
3OO wagons, are loaded, and will return
in short space Of time. About 2,OOf.
mechanics, laborers, teamsters, and sail.
oFs are constantly employed at this post"
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" o. Daniel Webster has changed his
opinion in relation to the course pursued
by the President, and his motives in com
menci g the war with Mexico. He said
in speech delivered at Springfield Mass,
that the object of the President was to
cause a revolution in Mexico, and thus
restore Santa Anna to power. in order that
he might enter into treaty with the Unit
ed States, and cede us Texas. In his la
test speech delivered in the Senate on the
2lst ult., against the war, he declared
that the inject ofthe President was to get
more territory, out Of which to make ne W
slave states, and he also declared that be
would oppose the admission Of New Mex
leo or California into the Union, for that
reason. He assumed The same position
the federalists did in 1903, against the
admission Of Louisiana territory. ...
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Joliet, April %, 1e4S.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1848-10-26
Autumn and Winter Goods.
BOOM ,rAIpnT a, SMITH
BOT a. SMITH.

Fdyette, Missouri,
HAVING commenced receiving their extensive
l. L. and valuable stock for the present and APP
prouchng seasons respectfully invite the attention
Of purchasers to Of the largest, and in all res
poets most desirable, assorments Of goods ever
brought to this county comprising every variety Of
FANCY d STAPLE DRY GOODS,
Boots and Shoes, China, Glass and Queensndre,
HdrdUdre and Cutlery. Iron, Nails, Castings.
FAMILY GROCERIES, &c. &c.
Determined to transact permanent business, on
an extensive scale, and do our part towards ma
king Fayette point Of attraction to purchasers,
we will at al times CO prepared to meet the wants
Of the country, by having Cur shelves and ware
houses fully supplied with the most desirable styles
and qualities of goods which manufacturers and
importers furnish. Our purchases are, and
will continue TO be made, on the best terms, and
combining oil the advantages which any house in
this or neighboring towns enjoy. We assure old
and netc customers that our prices will in all cases
be low as the very lowest, stock equal TO the
best, and our uniform principles Of business such
to insure the permanent satisfaction and ncrea-
sing confidence Of customers.
Our friends and the public will please favor US
with an examination of our goods and prices.
BOON, TALBOT d SMITH.
Faye'te, September 23d, 1913.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1848-10-26
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

The ST. Louis Republican gives the fol-
lowing table, and remarks. As the cleo
ton draws nigh, politicians begin to make
their calculations as TO the result. There is
wide difference between the estimates of
the two parties, and one or the other is des,
tined to be sorely disappointed. We feel
confident Of Gen. Taylor's success, even
by larger vote than the Republicans cal.
culation. ' Has .ia.al lhf-'.a '.." .'.'
The whole number of Electoral votes is
29O--necessary to choice, lac. We set
down the following States as almos, GER
tain to vote for Taylor, and if they do he
will be elected. We give TO Gen. Cass,
but only for the purpose of this table, eve.
ry doubtful State; and giving him these,
and New Jersey besides, Taylor will still
be elected. We divide the States thus: