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Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-08-05
FROM UPPER CALIFORNIA.

ERAsTus BRooKs, Esq.

coRRIsPoSpKScE JOURNAL OF COMMERCE.
MONTEREY, Alta CAIroasIA, ArRT ls, ls4s.
All Upper California very tranquil the people have
sumed their old habits and contented if the pre-
flag had ever waved them. Col MAsos makes
good Governor he Is dlscree, and Efficient All his
sures are characterized for their good sense.
The squadron at Mazatlan and will be obliged TO stay
there in that vicinity unless troops be found ga
the place Col Mason has the great Mormon set
temen the Salt Lake and Oregon TO enlist for the
purpose. He may get Mormons but the Oregoniaps
have about much they do in taking Of their wild
Indians
The rains which are now over have been abundant and
shall have plentiful harvest The large emigration which
expected will find provisions cheap We have here almost
many emgrants from Oregon from the States They
90 there FIRST but bring up here. This is much finer eli
mate doubt il there is climate in the world that rival
il In equsblity softness, and saubny. All want is
few showers during the summer months, and q would then
be Eden but whittier you fly from the effects Of the
fall
Holy Week here and have ordered all the grogshops
and places Of closed m Saturday This an old
custom and bad one, especially far the liquor is
concerned II were better in this particular IL Holy Week con-
nued The year round Whatever the whites may do no one
here s permitted 10 sell liquor Indian. The penalty
one hundred dollars and six months imprisonment Il is
sautary law and productive immense good the aborgnes
enforce without any regard tho standing Of the person
who may violate but have in remited the
tence after ninety days OF imprisonment
like many traits in the Calfornians they are the most
respectful and polite people in the world. No Californian
thinks Of entering my Office with his spurs on They
are but little read but sending their children TO our
schools The rising generation will have more intelligence
but not more true amabiy than their parents They have
ten times as much respect for law our emeran and are
quite honest their dealings The women in habits Of
industry surpass the California woman would live
and flourish where Of females would despopd and
sfarye, ~
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-08-05

Though the Letter of acceptance by Gen. TAY-
LoR, of the nomination for the Presidency rendered
to him by the Whig National Convention, has al
ready appeared in our columns, yet, having now
received a copy OF the correspondence between
him and the President Of that Convention directly
from the latter gentleman, we have thought proper
to give it second and more formal introduction to
our readers. will be found in preceding column.
We find the impression made upon our mind by
the Generals Letter SO well expressed in the New
York Courier and Enquirer, that we gladly adopt
it, as follows
''The Letter is brief and to the purpose, and the
modesty which breathes through it is mingled with
the determination to justify the confidence bestow-
ed by strict adherence to and fulflment of duty.
The plain and simple expression of thanks from
the veteran comes with grace and fitness which
is in perfect accordance with his past career and
the dstrust he modesy evinces is the true prompt
ing of mind which has surveyed the vast field
of duty to which he rs called and properly grasp
ed its importance There is no trace of vanity or
'mock modesty, or desire for display about it, but
in all respects 1t is as frank and manly, as
straightforward and truthful, as the writer has
proved himself to be-
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-08-05
MASS MEETING AT LANCASTER, (PEss.>

FROM THE LANCASTER EXAMINER %.
We are happy 10 state that the Hon. Thomas
CoRwIN, of Ohio, is expected to be present at the
county meeting on the 5th Of August. The follow
ing letter has been received from him in relation to
his visit here:
WASHINGTON, JULr 81, ls48-
Dean SIR Your invitation to Wing meeting at Lam
caster on the 9th Of month this morning
Nothing could give greater personal qualification than
to minge with you the patriotic labors Of that day.
The Old Guard" Of Lancaster has long been known to
by their we'll earned reputation for intelligent public VIZ
tue and unconquered and ueonqueabh and zeal
Whatever may have been the character of the many
irving through which republic has heretofore
passed. none has ever more earnestly appealed the
criticing devotion of all Wings than the present
Should the Locofoco candidate for the Presidency succeed
we look for the adoption of policy to our systes
unknown the views Of its founders and, in my Judgment
fatal existence If the future to be oetold by the
pasf mems conduct be anticipated by their declared
wishes and opinions then the election OF Gen CAss will be
followed by Of aggression weak neighbOrng epub-
lies bringing their inevitable results acquisition Of territory,
magamation with babarous hostile population, further
tension Of slavery standing armies strike down the ber
ties and public debt parayze the enterprise Of the veal
thy, and forge chains for the free limbs of an honest indus
ous people, Our candidate has been found always equa
to every the fearful emergency be duty 10
triumph the great work Of as he has done IN war;
will say that circumstances tcH prevent me" from
being your meeting because that phrase has been
very generally voted Of equivoca Specification; viii
you that cH attend unless duties m the
Senate which may not neglect shall prevent me- As this
very long session drawing to Close and very imporsnt
be acted on, it scarcely probable that
shall be INDUCED with the luxury Of your Convention.
To those friends in Lancaster Of whose kindly feelings to-
wards myself you remind me- beg you convey my nosa
hearty good wishes and for yourself accept the tribute Of my
sincere respect and esteem.
Your friend, THOS. CORWN--
A. HgRR SsIrH. ESQ. Lancaster.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-08-05

M. PoUssN, the Minister from France to the
United States, arrived in this city Tuesday
ing. His return to this country in Diplomatic
capacity will be heartily welcomed by those friends
who remember him with pleasure as an officer Of
Engineers in the service of the United States, at
the time that Gen. BERNARD resided in this coun.
try in the same capacity.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-08-05

CosvIcTioS OF DRarroS-The jury in the case Of the
United STATES vs. Daniel Drdyon, after being locked up all
Thursday night came into the court yesterday after
noon sbOo. three o'clock with verdict Of gully the
dctment charging him with stealing slaves the property Of
Andrew Hoover The prisoner yesterday pu, upon hi
trial another indictment charging him with stealing slaves
the property Of W. H. Upperman The COur, adjourned at
four o'clock while this trial was IN progress.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-08-05
A WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE.

The steamship .4nleriea, from Liverpool the 22d
ultmo, arrived at New York yesterday afternoon.
France is reported to be in state Of comparative
tinues agitated; the German and Danish war is al
an end the Archduke John is elected Chief Of the
German Empire.
The English money market was depressed, and
cotton had again declined.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-08-05

General RILEY, the veteran commander Of the Cd Reei
men Of Infantry passed through Cincinnati Saturday last
He has hard fights in the Of lsl2 and the hardest
fights in the war Of 1876 and be Is about to march
with his gallant regiment the wids Of California The
veteran soldier win carry with him the hest wishes Of his
country Cincinnati Atlas
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-08-05

Gen. WORTH was invited on the 2lst uliimo TO
accept the compliment Of an entertainment at the
hands Of his brother officers then in New Orleans.
He was obliged to decline il on account OF his ne
cessarly rapid progress to Washington.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-08-05

The Hon. JOHN |. De GRAFT, OF Schenectady,
New York, very worthy gentleman, and formerly
(for two terms, at different tmes) Representative
in Congress, died at his residence on the 26,h ulti-
mo, OF disease which for some weeks had rem
dered his recovery almost hopeless.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-08-05

JAMES E. BELsER, of Alabama, formerly De-
mocratic member Of Congress from Mr.. HnLnRD's s
district) addressed great Hhig Convention a,
Hayneville (Ala.) on the 22d, in powerful advo-
cacy Of the election Of General TAYLOR to the
Presidency.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-08-05

THE NEWS FROM MEXICO.

The New Orleans Picayune of the 23d acknow-
edges the receipt of papers from the city Of Mexico
to the 18th July, three days later than before re-
ceiyed These were brought by the steamer New
Orleans
The Supreme Court of Mexico has pronounced
its decision the question of the late Treaty with
the United States declaring that it not neces-
sary that it should be submitted to the Legislatures
OF the different States for their approval.
As regards the recent movements Of the antsgo-
mist forces in the vicinity Of Guanajuato the Pcay-
une has the following:
We still left in much uncertainty to the result Of
the actions between PAREDEs and BUsrAMEsTE. The pa
pers in the interest of each, the victory for their side
In The Monitor Repubcano of the 18th there is kind Of
diary Of each days events from which appears that the
7th every thing quiet On the 9Th Bustamente attempt
ed to carry by assault the fort Of Ell Tso but repused
after desperate fighting. Some deseters this day
to Paedes On the 9th troops Of the third regiment Of
Alende to Paredes. There little fighting this
day. On the 10th tranquility regned but there is report
that this day Busamente retired from Ma, but the Govern
ment newspapers refused to believe it, Even from this
mcaton think it manifest that Paedes had the best Of
down to the 10TH We have letter from very intelligent
foreigner in Vera Cruz who writes that the report is
there that Busamente had fallen back consequence of bis
reverse to Ceays about half way between Guansuao and
Querearo, and that Of his troops had deserted Bus
mente conesse in despatch dated the 9Th instant that the
division Of Corazar had been epulsed and that many Of his
troops dispersed but he affects to treat il light affair
Dates from the Salt Lake, California, to the 4h April
sadct the reports previously received of the attack upon th
Mormon settlement there by the Indians and the
number Of its Inhabitants Some cattle driven of b.
party Of Omahaws; and the boys in Of them attempt
ing to stop them, several Of the Indians fired upon and ke
lad named Thomas Lang, wounding also another named
Egan.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-08-05

BY the common law Of EseLAsD, which is the common
law Of vRersrA, all men Ito the language Of bill
Of nghts) "equally free and independent" IL required
statute alter this law Accordingly find that in the
year 1870 enacted that servants being Christians,
imported by shipping, should be slaves for life and in 1854
enacted that all servants Except Turks and Meors,
whilst In smy with the Kins) which should Afterwards be
imported either BY land, whether negroes Mcors
muatocs Indians, who and whose parenage and native
country were not Christian, &C. should be siares 70 al
tents and purposes This act subsequently repealed,
to exempt Indians whether friends enemies from being
made slaves See vol. Hennngs Statutes al Large PIP.
ls, l4s. 2ss $40. 4o4, 4so 4sl, 40, 4so, Sd vol H.
st. at Large, Pp SO, 4es and Mr. Legh note to page
69 VOL l. of the Revised Code Of Virginia Of the year sle
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-08-05

No reader ought to pass by, without attentive
Perusal, the Chapter Of Secret History, which is
York Evening Post. We shall get to the bottom
of the niquity of the Mexican War before the reve-
lations are all ended. This Chapter Of History,
the reader will observe, is from no Whig authority,
but from leading members and organs of the Demo
cratic party.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-08-05

The DEBT OF TExAs.-By an act of the Legis-
lature all claims against the State Of Texas must be
presented to the Auditor and Comptroller before the
second Monday Of November, ls49.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-08-05

vERMoST.-The Hon. WILLIAM HENRY (whig)
has been nominated for reelection to Congress in
the first district Of Vermont, (Windham, Benning-
ton, and Rutland counties.)
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-08-05

We cannot resist the inclination to give publicity
70 the following thrilling adventure, which is en-
tracted from letter to friend in this city, from G.
ELLET, jr., the bold architect Of the Wheeling and
Niagara suspension bridges, which, for feat Of
calm. cool daring, think il would be difficult to
excel.-Baifimor american.
NIAeARA Fails, JuLr 49, ls4s
This morning laid the la., plank Of my ootbyidge
the Csnads sde and then drove and back again in
buggy Five hundred feet Of the bridge was without railing
on either sde My horse though spirited along quiet
~ touched up occasionally with the whip just to show him
that he was in command, and give him courage
On returning directed Of the divers bring his
esa two-horse closed carriage, weighing altogether
and half took his place on the bor and drove over
and back, The horses went quietly. The flooring is but
ssh fee. VIDE, a2o fee, high, 7e2 Zee, long, and whou,
railing, over such tonen, you ~w and never win
any where sise"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-08-05

The following article, for which we are indebted
to an eminent citizen, is given TO our readers, not
as an argument, but as a compend Of legal facts:
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-08-05

FISDrSo OuT.--"I meant 10 have told YOU az ,b,s
hose said man TO his friend who had stumbled into pa
Oh water No matter now" says the other, blowing tho
mud from his mouth, 81 have found it,"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-08-05

The wires Of the Magnetic Telesspb by which Trov and
Montreal are connected safely carried river
81 Lawrence some days ago. and the communication between
those distant points has been fully established.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-08-05
THos. CoRwN-


This meeting was held on the aist and a2d July.
according TO appointment.
The audience Of upwards Of 1000 persons addressed
on Friday morning by Hon. R. w. THOMPSON, Of In
DIANA and in the evening by Hon. Mr. ToosBs Of Gsogs,
and the distinguished Col HASKELL, Of Tennessee who
introduced, taking the stand, "Mexican Whig.
All Of these addresses hear did great credit the speak
ers and were admirably calculated benefit the Wing
cause.
The bill Of fare served for the intellectual palate ths
day mott he less dainty acceptable TO those who
parook Of the repa The Hon. Wm G. RvEs entertained
he audience for upwards Of hours in what described
o us by friend, who has several times heard this dsin
gushed Of the Old Dominion Of his bianf
efforts Amer him. Hon. Mr. DUER, from the Lake country
Of New York. took the stand and speech OF great point
with strong subststum Of sense, and admirsbi
dressing Of humor and anecdoe addressed the audience
for hour In the evening" Hon. Mr.. TosrKrss,
Of Mississippi, had the stand, and although cleaner in
field which had well resped, sl held the crowd we
learn, to a late hour
We understand that these representatives Of the Wings Of
the bound North and Of the sunny South Of the far West
and Of the Middle States all give most cheering Of
our prospects Of in their several sections. Mr.
TosPkrSs, learn stated his hope and belief that Ms
spp would again be found among the constellation Of Whig
s,s,es.-lFred Herald.
meeting of returned volunteers, held Phisdelphis
Friday afternoon, TaoxAs WALsHIpeE called TO tho
Chair and JoHs KRrsTER and GKoReK WHEELS appointed
Secretaries The Chairman having announced the object Of
the meeting, the following preamble and resolutions
unanimously adopted
Where's law has recently been passed by the Houses
Congress o the benefit Of the volunteers who have just
returned from the Mexico granting them three month";
extra pay and whereas doubts entertained the
const, ucton thereof, therefore
Resolved That this meeting composed Of volunteers re-
Gently from Mexico respectfully ask Congress 70 90 modify
the law all doubts the subject by authorizing
the President direct the Psymaser Of the Army Of the
United States pay three months full pay the returned
volunteers, instead Of the pay proper.
Resoired That copy Of the foregoing preamble and res
luton be forwarded to the Vice President and the Speaker Of
The House Of Representatives. with request that they win
lay the same before their respective Houses
Resolved That copy Of the PROCEEDINGS o this meeting be
forwarded to the President Of the United States.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-08-05
WING MEETING AT FAUQUIER SPRINGS. v4.,

A. HERR snrrH, Esq, Lancaster
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-04-08

4 t,cnnr's New Cheap Store has just reccive,!
no Trunks all rizes and qualities; these trunks VIII
lp sold ut ono half Of the prices charged in any other
STORE IN town.
March 95-S.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-04-08
MISTAKES!

MIC 1 Ah -
Are aometimes made by confonnding one medicine
with another, and administering the wrong article.
Equally horrible are those mistakes which are made
IN surprising that all Pills are alike, and that there,
fore Il IL Indifferent which are taken, and II one KIND
IL had all are bad together. This Is q very great
mistake. There is as much difference between
Wrighys Indian Vegetable Pills md other articles, as
hef,yren midnight and tleoulayi We do not wish any
70 take our word merely for this statement. Lei any
one having taken other medicines, try this. Nothing
more will be necessary.
MANY persons have been led away by a coating o.
spear, as if they anticipated that II would remove
the nausea ofthe medicine. But they are generally
mistaken. Without the sugar those articles have
noth;np 10 commend them, and would not be sold
a single day. But with the sugar. and giving the ar
ticlc SIMILAR to Wrighfs Iadian Vegetable Pats, they
gnin a temporary notoriety. WOLVES they are IN
ssheeps clothing, of whom the public should steer sill
Let Il be remembered that JYright's Indian Yegetd-
hi pms are prepared with special reference TO the
laws that govern the human body, Consequently
they are always good. always useful, always effec,
tive in roofing out disease. Every family should
keep them at hand.
MICHAEL LYNCH Jackson, THos. Cook Lafayette
JonN III. HAND w. Feliciana.
Nc ClelIan Il Grant, San Antonio de Bexar, Texas
General Depot in New Orleans, where the Inedt
cine can he had ut wholesale and retail A Bronsema
Al the Picayune Book Bindery II Camp street.
Beware Of medicine under any other name ina
Wriphfs Indian Vegntabe Pills, and see that the -
nature is on the box.
Offices devoted exclusively to the sale Of Wright
TnI;an Vegetable Pills, wholesale and retail. 1863 Rae
street Phifadelphia; 22s Greenwich street, New forA
and 1893 fremont street, Boston.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-04-08
Rnnnetai Ronneta !!

Mas. G. IlUEsr5r logs leave 10 call the
attention ofthe ladies' 8f1f. q W.B Rouge
To the handsomess assortment OF Bannefs
mi other articles Of Millinery ever offered
=. - i ~ 4 = 49,. .nnaistinn n part OF
Pearl Straws with braided edge Rice
bonnets with the latest style OF round
crowns, lr lied Rntlands, plain ditto :
chain yandykes, Horoooo braids, o. al des.
eriptions, satin and silk bonnets ofthe lat" s'
city style, black legborn ditto Misses BON
nets, wreath4. and head dresses of every
description, Flowers, aud Ribbons, Tabs,
laces, aud insorliogs Of oil kinds, together
wl h Il general assortment of other article:
in her line which she oiIsrs for sale at loN
prccs for casl, at her res denco on 5tl
Street Immediately back Of the Catholic
Church.
Also bleaching and altering. Old bonnet
and Hats, made as good as new.
Dec. 1g-47.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-04-08
SUCCESSION SALE.

nv virtue Of d commission 10 me direct
cd rronithe Honorable Sixth judicial Dis
44tat El..1tl. II and for the patish OF Ea t
Baton Rouge, State Of Louisiana, will be
sold bv tho undersigned %ahctioneer ~ and
for said Parish, at the last place OF resi-
Deuce Of John Forbes deceased. OH Thurs
ia The 9Th day OF April ls4s ut ii o.
Clock A. NJ. the following described proper
" b~rlonetng 10 the succession OF sa'd DE.
ceased--t0 wit: 49,.
The plantation OF tract Of land on which
the deceased last resided. situated on San
DIV Creek at about twenty miles from Bat
on Rouge conta lining sig hundred and forty
acres more Or less.
Abortf brty head ofHorned Catt'e--three
Yoke Of Oxen | Cart-l Bay Marcel sor
rel Horse-C Carpenters tools Lot Of fartr
Inc Utensils; a lot 81 household and kitchen
furniture. &c.
Terms Of sale CASH NJ. MoHENo
March 22d.--8-5 ts. Auctioneer
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-04-08
A. malta

Has received per steamers Fort Wayne
NJ Dorad0, Brunswick and South America
from 81. Louis and Cincinnati. the following
articles
5000 lbs clear bacon sides,
so half barrels ~ louis flour, city mills
10000 lbs Miss. baling rops,
Is barrels ~. Louis flour.
1000 lbs t8flo~,
30 dozen hrr1ms.
10 toxfs cheap t~0barco,
100 sacks shot, assorted,
so kegs white lead,
q barrels Iinssed oil,
barrels castor oil,
1000 bushels corn,
1000 lbs castings, surba AZ Dutch ovens, skill
els, stow kettles. round pDts, sauce pans,
sugar and tea kettles Of superior quality, and
considerable below the customary prices.
Call and see. and if YOU want tboforegoiDg
| articles, you will certainly purchase.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-04-08
Family Grocery Store,

stya THE undersigned 80 respectfully q
f informs ,to public - hat be has .
inzt returned from New Orleans, and has
on hand. and il constantly receiving at his
old stand on Lpvee st, II large assortment
Of articles, in the above lina, among which
ATE
SUGAR, Louisiana, and Havana, double
refined. crushed, and powdered,
COFFEE a. TIE \, Of various qualities
FISH, Sardincs, God Fish, Haddoek'
Nackrrel aud llrrrings,
Ton ACCO, Of different qualities,
CIGARS. Common and Fine,
CANDLES, Sperm, Stat, Sterinc, and
Tullow,
SOAP. Soda, and extra Family Soap
SPICES, Pepper, Cinnamon, Cloves, Nut
mrg4. Mustard, Cayenne Pepper,
PICKLES, Carunhers, Olives u Capers
PROVISIONS, Flour, Pork, Beef, Lard
Bacon, Dried.beef, Bologna Sausa
rcs. Beef Tongue, CD
CHEESE, Holland, Cheshire u Western
KETCHUPS, Tomato and Walnut,
OILS, Olive, in half bottles and bottles
Lnrd and Lamp,
FRUITS. Raisins, Currants, Figs, D'te
and Branded Fruits,
NUTS. Almonds aud Pecans,
CHOCOLATE. Sweet aud Spiced no.
WINES, If various qualities, CordiAIs
MI kinds, Old Brandy, Jamaica Run
Holland Gin, Monongahela Whisky
London Porter and Ale,
Just Received, 5000 papers Of GArde
Seeds from Waterman and Beaunan, Patti
burgh, Il. RISKY and Co, New York, an
the Shakers, pleasant hill kentuek J
Also nm assortment of Flower seeds.
/ have constantly on hand Tar, Roii
and Pittsburg Coal.
Dec. 1917 #. A. CONTAIN.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-04-08
To fha Gentlemen.

VICTOR HEBERr bcgs leave to inform his
friends and the public generally That his stock Of gen
tlrmcns' wearing apparel is equal 20 any IN New Or
leans. The following are some ot the articles 10 o.
had at his store, III Lafayette street, between baNis
and Sangeris stores
French Merino FruckS, 4 Mrrino Drnp dete pans
drsss eo,ts. Alpaca Mohair and
Sacks 4 skeleton coats, Linen pants.
German Merino, tdol Linen bosom SHIRTS,
Cloth Goats extra fine, do. hemsttched,
Frocks anu Dress, silk under shlr's}
Merino under shirts. French SIM mats,
Crayats q gloves oGall sorts. Panama hats.
Jephorn Campecla and Bomhazine pants
paIal slraw hats. English and German
Satin. silk and Bombazinc Merino pants,
'as,s White Marseille vests,
Linen Drillings for pants Whle pans,
Also drawers,
A fine lot of Custom work, Fa,ens i@ather cutters
Philadelphia shoes. and hrogans OF q sup"
. A,a many n,ber oriitlss too numerous ta mention.
mar 25-S.