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FROM TEXAS.


The latest dates from Austin to the 26th
ultimo. 1t was then understood that the Legsla-
ture would adjourn on the 18th instant. James b.
Shaw has been reelected Comptroller, and James
II. Raymond reelected Treasurer of the State, for
the term of two years
The State Democratic Convention assembled in
the Representatives Hall at the capital on the 2lst
utimo. Governor Wood presided. Among other
resolutions adopted we find the following:
RESOLVED, That do doubt the determination Of the
present Administration and Of the Democratic party TO
sPect and maintain the boundaries Of Texas The map
compiled under the direction Of the Secretary Of State Of the
United States, and used in the negotiations and Legislation
the subject OF annexation embraces the full limits claimed by
and the resolutions Of Congress- under which annexation
effected, contemplate the existence Of sufficient quantity
Of present territory north Of the Missouri compromise line
for the formation Of additional States the
ton Of which the Of Texas made necessary by the
same resolutions
The Convention also adopted the following
Resolved That Texans will support for the Pesi-
dency and Vice Presidency Of the United States such ndv
duals OF the Democratic party will maintain the federal
compromises the subject Of slavery, and maintain the
blshment Of boundary, defined by the laws Of the late
republic Of Texas.
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FROM THE RIO DE LA PLATA.

Buenos Ayres papers TO the sth Of January in
elusive have been received at New York.
The Legislature of Buenos Ayres commenced its
session on the lst January, and the Packet gives
part of the Governors message. His Excelency,
OF course. has much to say concerning the interview
ton, complimenting the British and condemning the
French Governments for the course they have re-
spectvely pursued, but we do not discover, in the
portion OF the message given by the Packet, any
thing important and new on this subject.
Complaint is uttered of declaration offensive to
the South American States, made by the British
Government to the Peruvian Charge at London,
which the Argentine Government has taken up and
against which il has demonstrated in lorclble terms ;
but we are not informed in the message wherein
the offence consisted
Complaint is made also of reiterated attacks
against the rights Of the Argentine Republic, COM
mtted on the Patagonian coasts and the guano isl
ands by vessels under the English flag"
Commercial Advertiser.
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WING NATroNAL coNyENT1oN

The New Orleans Bee contains call for Pub
lie Meeting signed by about five hundred Wings,
including many OF the members of the Legislature,
with the view of adopting such measures as will
secure TO the Wings of LOUISIANA full and fair
representation in the Wing National Convention.
In ALABAMA, too, il is apparent that the resoIu-
ton of the Wing members of the Legislature re-
pudiating the National Convention, will be itself
rcpudiated by the people. Every Wing paper in
the State, with single exception, is now in favor
of sending Delegates TO Philadelphia, and public
meetings are about to be held for the purpose OF
appointing them.
We are gratifed to add that in TENNESSEE and
MISSISSIPPI likewise the friends of General Taylor
are beginning to yield their objections this mode
of Observation-Disclosures Uhig.
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YUCATAN.

The Indians under throughout tho peninsula esi
mated forty thousand determined throw off the tyranny
of the whites The Spanish authorities of Havana giving
such support they the whites sending thher
and munitions OF On the 10th ultmo three French
vessels Of anchored the oadstead Of Campeachy Their
object, is presumed, TO give protection French
residents.
The Arco Iris of the lst instant says that American
squadron, consisting of seamgae and three vessels of
war; upon the point Of leaving Vera Cruz for the
-o Yucaan TO watch the of the French and Eng
fish, well aid the whites likewise in OF necessity
The Indians have evidently the best in the controversy and
unless foreign nations interpose wdrve the whites from the
pennsula.
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FROM CHINA.

The ship Sea Witch has arrived at New York
from China, making the passage in the unusually
short period Of seventyseven days, believed to be
the shortest passage on record.
Four Of the muderers Of the six Engishmen, Of whose
brutal massacre have heretofore been received had
been arrested convicted OF the crime, and decaptsted
number Of others implicated participants and il
believed would share the fate The bodies Of the
dered men had all been restored to their friends.
On the 29h Of December Immediately prior to the sailing
Of the Sea Witch, all quiet but very serious apPrehen
sions and anxiety felt for the future.
The British Pluto bad committed terrible havoc and
slaughter upon the Chinese pates destroying many Of their
vessels and killing large number Of their
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The " Union is very indignant that Congress
does nothing but talk. 1t paihetically exclaims !:
$ The friends of the Administration in the Senate
have been harassed by bitter and unrelenting at
tacks." Poor unofending gentlemen, how much
are we to be commiserated Cruel and relent-
less Wings. how could We be SO naughty as to say
any thing against this most vrtnous Administra-
ton Why not promptly grant every thing that
is asked, approve every thing that is done, and con
fide implicitly in the patriotic and moderate designs
OF Mr. Polk for the future Know We not that
the idea of the Senate being deliberatve body is
obsolete; that Progressive Democracy holds it but
as an inconvenient machinery, necessary to give
the form Of laws to the DEGREES of the President?
Investigation into the conduct or designs of the Exc
cutve is resented as moral treason The whole
scope and spirit of the doctrines advocated by the
Official Journal tend to show the uselessness of
either House of Congress, and to inculcate the ex-
pediency of Dictatorship. If both Houses of
Congress acted upon the doctrines of passive obe-
dience inculcated by the Court Journal the PREsI-
DENT would be quite as absolute as NAPOLEON ever
was.-Lynchbmg Tirginin,.
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LAYER FROM yENEzUELA

The barque Venezuela has arrived Philadelphia from
Porto Cabelo, and brings dates to the 1st Of March.
The country still in distracted condition, the political
crisis entirely suspendng business and causing produce
rive slowly from The interior.
Gen. MosAeAs had marched the head of his forces
the Lanos plains, where Gen. PAEz had concentrated
army sangunary battle daily expected up the time
Of the vessels sailing, and although the result must be I'M
certain chances thought to incline the side OF Paez
from his personal reputation and experience in military affairs
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The Galveston Ncs of the Sd instant gives the following
narrative Of the circumstances which led to the recent arrest
in Texas Of cambridge Epe, the alleged murderer Of Mr.
A. r. Muir who has just reached Petersburg (va) to
stand his trial for that high crime
:" Under the name Of Judge Shelly he to Texas,
about year ago. and stopped at Austin about six months
While here his identity with Epes appears have been de-
ccted and information to this effect was sent TO Virginia
Upon proper evidence the Governor Of that State made
QUESTION Tor him upon the Governor Of Texas, which
given IN charge suitable person, who has for time
been on the search Epes having intmation Of his
danger e Austin last October and was not until very lately
that his whereabouts discovered the Falls Of the
basos The person commissioned for that purpose was
promptly furnished with authority by Governor Wood and
succeeded few days ago in securing Epes, alias Judge
Shelby"
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WABASH AND ERIE CANAL, INDIANA.

1ANAL LETTING.-Ihe undersigned will receive seal
May next for the construction Of Forty Miles Of the Wabash
and Erie Canal extending from Terre Haue 10 Point Cont
merce the fork Of White river The line will be d-
vcd into sections about hafa mile length and vii,
brace the variety OF work usually similar y
sion Of Canal amongst which is one reservoir number Of
ton Of the Eel river dam and the guardock there
with.
Payments will be made the work advances in par funds
The line let i'll be ready for inspection by the sh
May, and by the Goth Of that month the plans
estimates Of quantities, &c. will be exhibited at the Eng-
nee, 8 Office in Terre Haute. 3ef
Dated Terre Haute, 18th March, 1s4s
CHARLES BUTLER,
THO. NJ BLAKE,
AUSTIN M. PUETT,
af ste Trustees Of the Wabash and Erie Canal
mar fs--eotl 5thmay Jttae se e
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CAPTURE SUPPOSED SLAvEn.-The U. S. schooner
On-ka-hye, Lieut. BERRrNAS, which arrived Norfolk
few days from Rio de Janeo captured the 23d Janu
AIRY, short distance from the harbor of Rio de Janeiro the
barque Laurens of Sag Habor whae bound to the
of Africa suspicion Of having been sold to go the slave
trade She cleared for Batavia with cargo except 900
gallons Of water and $4,000 in specie prize was
placed board the vessel take her the United
Capt. Cook anda negro home in the vessel
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From BAL7lmoRE MN 7He NoR1H
BALrmoRE, MARCH I7--5 p. M.

BALTIMORE, MARCH lib p. NJ
Mr. CLAY is still sojournng with his friend, the Hon
oHRisropnER HUGaEs. Many Of his friends called upon
nun oday and were received in bis peculiarly winning and
uroans manner He expressed his thanks cordially to the
comee who waited upon him for their kind intentions in
desiring public manifestation Of regard and for asking him
20 give an opportunity to the citizens exchange public
saaohs' out regretted that would be in his power
comply win request that would give him so much pleasure
made absolutely necessary for him to leave
me cry 70 morrow morning. and he therefore desired the com
ee 10 assure his friends Baltimore Of his due aporeca-
ton Of their kindness towards him. manifested uson the
sent as upon other and frequent occasions for IN no plae he
SAID, has be ever found better friends or those whose lind
ness and friendship he heartily eciprocated or more
gratefully remembered. He has accepted an invitation Il,
attend the anniversary dinner of the Hbernian Society to-
night.
The -four market remains without change small sales Of
Howard street brands at S5.S7; City Mills Sc 1874 Corn
meal S225 a 81 Small sales Of red wheat al l2g l3a
white corn Al DC, yellow do. Al As oats az 40 rye
~ cents clover seed So rs 81 timothy do So SO So;
flax seed Sl40. Provisions without change beef cattle
$3.50 per 100 pounds gross ayenge hogs SO ESQ lard
u 3 cents.
There has been particular change the tobacco market
this week. The receipts OF all kinds continue be light and
the transactions of that character change OF
quotations. Whiskey 23A "a per gallon. Timothy
hay sl6 per ton. Wool inactive. Small sales common
washed at 20 81 cents
Sales at the Stock Board were, 81 900 IT, S. 6s l044
600 Treasury IS 1925 $1,000 Maryland 6s So f45O
Maryland sterling SIS "A 500 Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
bonds Cs54) SO.
The stock and produce markets New York and Pha-
deipha arepretty much as last reported
There is of the steamer Cambria now due and out
nineteen days
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CoaMoDoRE BIDDLE-We have great pleasure in an
nouncng the return of distinguished fellow
citizen, Commodore BDDLE, after long and adventurous
voyage round the world Our readers will remember the
petition of Commodore Biddle Japan, in the interesting
but Intellectual attempt open commercial relations with that
jealous empire and his visit California, period
the least CRITICAL perhaps in the history Of its conquest These
and other features have given additional interest voyage
Of crcumnavgation which will be long remembered in
nexon with the name Of our gallant towDsman
North American.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-03-18

A public reception of the Committee of Members
of Congress having charge Of the remains of Mr..
ADAMS was given by the citizens of Boston on Mon
day. Mayor QUINCY welcomed them in brief
speech, and addresses were subsequently made by
Mr.. TALLMADeE, Of New York; Mr.. MORSE, of
Louisiana /; and Mr.. HOLMES, Of South Carolina.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-03-18
FROM HAVANA.

Don FEDERICO RoNcALI, Count Alcoy, appointed
by the Queen of Spain Governor and Captain Gen.
eral Of the Island of Cuba, arrived at Havana on
the 10Th ultmo in the Spanish frigae Isabella. He
displaces Don LEOPOLD O'DoNNELL. The latter
issued his valedctory to the people and soldiers,
congratulating them on the peaceful, happy, and
prosperous condition of the island. He had been
four years Captain General.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-03-18

The City of Richmond will pay funeral honors the
Joan QUIScr ADAMS the 2lst instant A. J. CRANE,
Esq. will pronounce the eulogum the occasion.
O. KISs Esq has accepted invitation from the Corpo-
ration of ELIZA pronounce eulogy upon the
late JoHs QrINcr ADAMS, at early day, of which due
notice will be given.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-03-18

JERSEY VoLuSrEER writes from Matamoras to the Tren
ton News that the much dissatisfied with their cond
ton, and dread the idea Of remaining there till the sckly
season. Four Of his company bad deseredwo from Bel
vere one from New Brunswick, and Pierce from Tren
ton He adds that sx dollars month and insult and out
rage from petty officers not very great inducements for
poor private TO remain long the service" He gives the
following list Of prices to show that their expenses are
enormous
pound Of cheese, 37i backing per box ss pipe clay
ring smoked, IS backing brush, SO chewing tobacco,
h., 76 smoking tobacco rs 100 bottle Of Jersey three
cent ink, 25. e&l
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AwEppISs INVITATION CENTURY SIScE.-The Phila-
delpha Ledger says the original Of the following
curious paper shows how they managed hymeneal pre-
partitions in the olden time:
envy sweetheart well myself desire [if may suit thy
convenience freedom that thou wilt favor with thy
panv nj our which is intended be Burlington
the 18th of next month am thy respectful friend,
.tAARON ASHBRIDGE.
stOcrocE en- 10TH l746."
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CONDITION OF AFfAIRs IN MExIco,

The New Orleans Delta OF the 9th instant, allud-
ing to the letters and papers brought to that city by
the late arrivals from Mexico. says
"The very full details Of news from every part
of Mexico show that the utmost peace and quetude
exist in that country, and give assurance Of the
favorableness Of the present opportunity to con-
summate peace. There has not been, since her
independence, SO much order and quiet in Mexico
as at this present moment. This war has relieved
her OF her surplus fire and combativeness, and
taught her the necessity and advantages Of peace.
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Cast Steel Factory is projected Jersey city pursue
the process recently invented by Mr.. Joseph Dixon The
pecuares of this process informed the use
of the black lead crucbles Of the inventors make and
anthracite coal instead Of COKE which is used exclusively in
Europe with clay crucblcs Mr. Dixon has also succeeded
in making pure iron in Of any magnitude, result
never before effected. .e
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New HAMPSHIRE ELEcTIoN.--The intelligence
from New Hampshire leaves no doubt of the re-eec-
ton Of JARED w. WILLIAMS as Governor of that
State, by majority Of from 1900 to 1900. The
Legislature will also be Democratic in both branches
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-03-18

Hon. HORACE MANN has been nominated by the
Wings of the eighth Congressional district of Mas
sachusets fill the vacancy in Congress caused by
the death of the Hon. ]. Q. ADAMS. The election
is to take place on the Sd of April.
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The Boston Post states that Gen. PIERCE has re-
signed his commission in the army, and returned to
the practice Of his profession.
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Some excitement has been created in Portsmouth On. H.
in consequence Of the erasue by the Lococo Seecmen of
the names Of fifteen legal voters from the check list and the
insertion of the of seventy Others of whom
said 10 be paupers, aliens, minors, and strangers.
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81 wish you would give tina, gold ring your finger"
said village dandy 10 country girl, "fcr resembles the
duration Of my love for you-- has no end" Excuse me-
sr said She al choose keep H. for Il 10 likewise emble
ma6csl Of mine for you--it has no beginning ~
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10000
IMPORTED FRENCH GRAPE ROOT.
/" ocrocEn 18th, i746. /"
40 the Auction Sore Of X. w. D4eY

40 he Auciion Sore Of X. ". Dyer.
sssa The subscriber has received and offers for sale
s{S twenty-hre different kinds OF the very choicest
Ss5xsfs,S and best GRAPE VINE ROOTS, from the best
nurseries IN France. They in fine ORDER and
-<scze-> will guarantee them be such represent
them be, for which have in possession certificates of
the highest authority France endorsed by the United States
Minister in Paris.
The collection consists of Chasseas, Frankenal Raisn de
Palestine Gros Gamisrd Can,a, Maags, Muscat Perle
Blanche, Cornichous Pinau, Chadenet, Morlou, Came
Plant de G. e dor, Damas Boudaes, Plant de Juliet Sc.
Mr. PcHor begs leave state, that alter years of
perience and study OF the climate and soil OF the United
Saesprncpaly the State of Virginia, having been resi-
dent this State Tor the last eight having devoted
all this time to the cultivation OF the grape the result
his experience is that this branch Of agriculture nabe
that State properly cultivated He has in his selection ct
the grape root had reference the soil Of the United States
suitable for rich ground, poor high land, and gardens Mr.
will give FULL instructions purchasers for the planting
cultivation Of the grape. n. w. DYER,
mar lS--dtw Unionl Auct. and Com. Merchant.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-03-18

Gen. H. A. s. DEARBoRS Monday last reelected
Mayor Of the city of Roxbury in Massachusetts,.
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The Planning Mill Providence (R. j. consumed by
fire Friday evening, occasohing loss Of $4,000.
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A DEMONSTRATORS NcTfCE.--Notice il hereby
N given that have taken le OF administration upon
the estate OF Sally Crook late Of this county. Having
settled the estate prepared distribute the same to
her heirs She native Of England and believe came from
London She lived near twenty yesrs the family
HENRY G. GooDLoE,
mar 6-cp7t warrenton, Admieisrater Warren co v. c.
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CTATEsMEN OF THE COMMoNw EALTH OF
~ ENGLAND, with Treatise on the Popular Progress
English History, BY John Forster Edited by John
o. Chowles illustrated with nine portraits Price, 10 one
large octave volume, only 475 fresh supply received
from the publishers BY r. FARNHAM, sl
mar g8r Corner ttta street and Penn. avenue.
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~ous WHICH are y el VACANT
J. Joseph q. Clarkson, IL. Francis Tyler,
l. John P. Wetherill, 10. Henry Johnson,
s. James M. Davis, a. William Colder, Sem,
a. Thomas W. Dufield, 10. Charles w. Fisher,
5. Daniel o. Hitner, n. Andrew G. Curtin
g. Joshua DUNCAN, Is. Thomas r. Davidson,
q John D. Steele, 10. Joseph Markle,
g. John Lands, 20. John Allison,
" Joseph X. Schumacher, 81. A. w. Loomis,
TO- Charles Snyder, %. Richard Irvine,
H. VIM. G. Hurley, "a, Samuel A. Purviance.
The following resolutions, reported by r.. It.
CONRAD, Esq. from select committee, received the
unanimous sanction of the Convention:
Resolved That The Wings of Pennsylvania cherish with
undated zeal and all the well known and long
established principles of the Wing party that those princi-
Piles have been sgnay indicated by the lamenabe results
which have attended their violation and that the peace the
prosperity and the honor Of the nation demands union for
the sake Of the Union in the Wing party to their
speedy and permanent re.establishment
Resoe That firmly adhere the principle of protec-
ton embodied in the Tariff Of 1912.
Resoed That the Wing candidate for the Presidency to
be worthy of the support of the Wing party, be known
TO be devoted to lis principles willing become their expo
nent and champion, and prepared carry them faithfully
in the execution of his official duties.
Resoed That, chershng the fullest confidence that the
Wing National Convention will nominate candidate truly
devoted TO Wing principles and in every way worthy sup
port the of our constituents pledge him the sup
port of the Wings of Pennsylvania.
The Convention, having concluded its business,
adjourned with three cheers for THE WING CAUSE.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1848-03-22
NUMBER 10.

be her portion. She was then taken behinl
grating, her hair cut, and her clothes exchan
ged for the nuns vestments-the b.ack.fobed
sisters who worked upon her looking like crows
or ravens at their ominous feasts. All the
while the music played, first sweet and thought.
fll, then triumphant strains. The effect on my
mind was revolving and painful to the lastde.
gree. Were monaslic seclusion always volun.
tary, and could it be erded whenever the mind
required change back from seclusion to com.
mon life, should have nothing to say against
it.; there are positions of the mind whichitsuit,
exactly, and even characters that might choose
it all through life; certainly to the broken-hear.
ted it presents shelter that Protestant commu
miles do net provide; but, where it is enforced
or repen,ed Of no hell could be worse; norran
a more terrible responsibility be incurred than
by him who has persuaded a novice thattbr
snares of the world are less dangerous than the
demons OF solitude" : -Tf5sY =
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As my communication is already too long,
| will say nothing at present Of the various
modes Of harvesting the crop; perhaps a,
some (utnre time may do so, and if ] should,
my remarks will show the results of some
practical experiments which have institu-
ted. F. HoLBRooK.
Brattleborough, VT. Dec. Id, lS47.