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terms 10 the Presidents discourse. After q
few general remarks, Eoriagu proceeds as fol-
lows: -.
"Your Excellcncy has maintained the STAN
dard around which the people may assemble,
either TO he van9uished in war or be reorga'
nized by peace. Your ExceIlency, in fine, ha.
wing been entrusted with the tremendous re.
sponsibiliy of granting truce to their severe
sufferings, arresting the ponderous sword of the
conouerer, has received the only tribute of ac.
acknowledgements which, under such circumstan'
ces, the victims of an unj just war are accustom'
ed TO offer 10 their Government-the homage OF
a respectful silence. But from this day also he.
gins the judgement of the nation in regard to
YOUR Excellency, exercised through its Repre-.
sentalives. These profoundly penetrated with
the conviction that the resolution to which they
arrive is about 10 decide irrevocably the pre-
sent and future welfare of the Mexican name,
will not for moment lose sight OF the du-
ties prescribed in such situation, by the,
high confidence reposed IN them by their con.
stiiuents. They will sacrifice, if necessary,
their convictions and feelings TO become the or
gans of the popular will, and the sentence
which they shall pronounce shall be dictated by
conscience and stern regard for the laws of
honor and of duty"
The Monitor here publishes the proceedings
of the preliminary meetings of the Chamber of
Senators, but they possess nothing of interest 10
our readers. We observe that al the first NEE.
ling one Senator only was wanting 10 complete
a Quorum. 1t was determined TO call upon Ro.
sa, Minister Of Relations, TO fill the vacancy.
He, however, refused to attend as Senator, be-
cause he was in doubt whether he could dis
charge the duties of that Office while he held
his place in the Cabinet.
We understand that the members have all
received their pay, and as quorum in both
houses is a. last in attendance, we shall look
for speedy action upon the treaty. The indi.
Gallons are encouragn that its ratification:
will be- carried by both branches and become
the law OF the lane.
Unless The disorganizers persist in their vlo-
lent opposition, we see no reason why the treaty
as mnllifcd. may not receive the warm apPro-
val of Congress. 1t is certain that if violent
measures are attempted by any of the radical
Puros, their orginators and abcttors will receive
severe punishment from the hands Of the Su'
preme Government.
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MEXICAN AFFAIRS.

The news which we publish this morning
from Mexico is, although not decisive, at least
very important. Il twill be seen, hya references
to our correspondence and the extracts which
we make from the Mexican jouranls, that rhs
Congress has al last commenced its session,
with large majority in favor ofpeace--not
more than fifteen, !, is said, being opposed toit
Yet this, small number is determined. to a3oia
every measure, even the most violent aud reyo.
lutionary, to prevent the ratification ofthe treaty
and should they adhere to their determination,
they undoubtedly have it in their power, at least
to prevent any action being taken upon the
subject. They all belong 10 the Plro, or ultra.
Democratic party, and are headed by Almonte
and Reion, two ofhe ublest men in Mexico.
Not only do they carry with them their own
party, but they will endeavor 10 unite with
portion of the Centralists-the Sanlanisla fac.
lion, And even should the Moderados succeed
in obtaining ratification ofthe treaty-which
is somewhat doubtful-ths standard Of revolt
will be Immediately raised, and the present
government ovcIthrown. 1t is our deliberate
opinion that no administration which dares to
make peace with the United States, can main.
tain its position after our forces are withdrawn.
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The Baltimore Convention.

This National Democratic gathering was organl.
zed on Monday 22d inst. by the choice of ANDREW
STEVENSON OF Virginia as President, and NUM-
ber Of Vice Presidents. We have its proceedings
10 the evening Of the fourth day, which includes
the action Of the Convention, with regard to the
nominations for President and Vice President. For
the Presidency Gen. LEWIS CAss, of Michigan re-
ceived, on the fourth ballot, the nomination, and for
the Vice Presidency, Gen. WIN o. BUTLER, of
Kentucky, received, on the second ballot, the rom
nation. Bo!h nominations were subsequently de-.
clared by The action Of the Convention to be una
nmous. Tine detailed repor of the proceedings
are too voluminous for publication in our paper 1t
was decided on the first day, that Gen, Comman.
DER of this State delegate appointed by meeting
in Georgetown, should cast the vote of the State,
which decision the gentleman modestly concurred
in. The two sets OF delegates from New York,
were both admitted and were allowed conjontly to
cast tho vote Of the State One settle barn.
burners withdrew the others-the old hunkers,
declined 10 vote. The two-thirds rule was
adopted by the Convention. On Thursday CON-
mittee was appointed to draft set of resolutions,
declaratory, we perceive, of democratic principles;
one delegate from each State was appointed. Up
to the time, Of writing we have not received these
oeolutions nor the action Of the convention OIL
them. The Wilmet Proviso may yet produce dis
cord. We hope not. .... ......
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Foreign News.

Since our last publication, the steamers Cdledo.
MIA and Hermann, have arrived The political in
telligence though voluminous does not poasess
much Of stirrrg interest. 'ish affairs still contis
ue in state OF agitation. The two parties, the
young and old Irelanders have fraternized. In
England, the Chartist movement has lost most Of
its violence. In France the moderate, party has
been completely triumphant and there's is scarcely
doubt but LAMAETNE will be the. first President,
If that form of Republican Government be adopted.
There is some talk of tri- umvirate and single re-
preventative chamber. There is serious apprehen-
sion of War between France and Austria. IN
Spain nothing Of consequence has occurred. His
stated that a treaty offensive and defensive has
been arranged between France, Sweden and Den.
mark, and will positively be ratified. Hanover and
Prussia are absorbed in the military operations
against Denmark. There has been marked i'm.
provemc in commercial matters, and cotton had
advanced to I'd. The money market has also
improved. d o.. sH#n aGt'gti - it ~
q The steamer Hbernia, with weeks later
news is tslegraphed. .'a.. EE'.D1-'i s"z5 ~
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Post Office Reform,

writer in one OF the New York papers sug-
gesls The following reduction Of poslages: Letters
at two cents the quarter OF an ounce throughout
the Union. Newspapers and pamphlets of 2O0O
square inches. free. Abolish the franking system,
and all laws prohibiting carrying by any convey
ance. These suggestions are worthy OF consde-
ration; reduction to uniform rate of postage on
letters, any distance is inevitable sooner or Later
and there should be no revenue derived, from the
diffusion of literature and knowledge ..-
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From the n. o. Crescent Extra, May 81.

THREE DAYS LATER FROM MEXICO.
The Royal Mail steamship Tay, Capt. Sharp
arrived at Cat Island on Saturday afternoon al
o'clock p. m, from Vera Cruz, which port
she left on the 10th inst.
The British Courier arrived at Vera Cruz
on the morning of the 10th inst, from the city
of Mexico, and reports that Herrera was ell ecl.
ed President by an almost unanimous vote. and
that Pena y Pena was appointed Chief Justice
Of the Republic. Our dates from the city Of
Mexico are to the 18th.
Congress had fixed on the 25,h inst, rs the
day for the taking of the vote on the treaty; and
it was generally supposed that the question will
be nearly unanimously adopted, as there was
only about fifteen OF the members who were
against it, and they opposed il merely on account
OF the withdrawal Of our troops from that quar-
ter.
Gen. Kerney left Vera Cruz on Sunday, the
18th inst, for the city OF Mexico, and on the
of Col. Ramsay, for the same destination.
We make the following extract from let.
ter of our valuable correspondent "Chaparral."
CITY OF MEXICO, MAY l3,
AT last the treaty is before the Mexican
Congress, and were the members ether than
Mexicans, one would readily infer that an ex-
change of ra,ifcations would soon follow; hut
as Mexicans,are the actors in the scene: no one
can with say wha, the drnoucnent will be.
The treaty was laid before Congress on Tues.
day the 10Th, by Rosa, the Minister of Foreign
Relations. He accompanied its presentation
with a long address,, which is said to have been
an able one. The strictest measures have
been adopted by Congress to keep the members
in their seals, fines have been imposed, and
deprivation of citizenship for some length OF
time for the recusant-and in order that the
threatened withdrawal of Puro members may
not render the Congress null, it has been decreed
that the votes of the majority present shall he
final. AS said before, with any other people
than these Mexicans, an inference might be
safely drawn from this that they would make
peace with us, but have seen so much oftheir
sublcrfugc and chicanery, that although peace
may be made, | shall take the liberty Of with.
holding any sincere belief until am assured it
has been signed, sealed, and delivered.
From the Americnn Star, May IL.
ORGANIZATION OF THE SENATE.
As we stated would undoubtedly he the case,
the Senate was organized at haH. past7 o'clock
on Sunday evening.
The committee presented their report of nomi-
nations for President and Secretaries, which
was approved, the oath was administered, and a
formal announcement was made that the Cham.
ber, of Senators was constitutonay and legil.
mately installed. The two branches of the
National Congress teen Immediately commen.
ccd their sessions.
The Senators and Deputies met at the Aca.
den,ia, and President Pena fena made his ap.
peanco accompanied by all the members of the
Cabinet. lie then delivered an address, occu.
pying three quarters OF an hour-a copy of
which has not been received, it still being in
press when the diligence left. The President
of the Chamber of Deputies replied in general
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FOR THE JOURNAL.
CAMDEN-WILMINGTO

Mr.. Edhor-'Thc annual meeting of tie
Stockholders in the Wilmington and 'Manches.
ter Rail Road Company is to he held at Dars
lington Court House on the 2srh Of June, and
the idea has occurred 10 me that il would he
we'll that some one or more Of ynnr citizens
should go over and converse with the members
Of the Company upon the subject of conisec-
carried to Manchester, as now appears proba.
BILE. . ...-. r..-T @ a. rsst,E
II is contemplated, am inforaed, that the
Road shall pass near Darlington Court HOUSE;
it will therefore be seen that connection can
be made from that place with Camden (passing
through populous country in part,) by a road
not exceeding 40 miles in length, whereas, 10
reach Manchester. it requires 45 miles of track,
at least. 4 saving therefore, on the estimated
cost. of about $75 200 will lie made by the con!
nection with Camden. -.''.2 #...'r II" fH''' ~
do not propose at present to enlarge apon
The benefits TO result to Camden and Whining:
ton, for any one acquainted with the mercans
tile and planting interests, will study hut 'litds
before they become apparent. My only object
is to bring TIE subject to the notice Of the com,
munily, hoping that some one will write uPoi,
the subject at length, giving it the importaucs
it so richly deserves. ...,...,. E~ ti,7
To change the direction Of the..road, would,
of course, require an alteration Of the charter
tha, however, is minor consideration, aud
could, no doubt, he easily accomplished:
p PC.
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General Scott a, Home.

General SCOTT arrived at his home in Elizabeth
town, J. on the 22d inst. and met hearty well
come from bis friends and neighbors. Thousands
poured in from the surrounding countryato greet
the old bero, and marched in procession to- his rer
sidence, wnere he was addressed By several gen-
tlemen, to whom~be replied with much feeling,af
Ter which an hour was occupied in receiving and
shaking hands with his friends. sAt thefearnesr
solicitation Of a delegationffrom New York, the
General consented 10 visit that city, and the 25tb
was appointed as the day Of his vi:its kifniisS;
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Captain X. S. MOfat.

We have just received letter from this gallant
young officer, and have only room TO sag tina: he
and his men are all in fine health: His is now the
fullest company in the Regiment. Captain KEN
NEDY and his recruits had arrived at San Angel.
Captain MorFAr, says that there is but little doubt
of the ratification of the treaty, and that they
would probably take up the line of march for home
towards the close Of the month. The letter is da-
ted 9TH inst
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Prospects for Peace.

In speaking of the prospects peace witt Mexi-
CO, the New Orleans Delta, Of the 21st inst says:
"The news brought by the Massachusetts ist any
thiag but favorable The order to Gen. Kearney
to forward all the troops at Vera Cruz and his
speedy departure, the delay in bringing toward the
question in the Congress at Queretarr,the opposi
ton of some of the strongest and 6fp=st members
of that body the continuance Of our Commissioners
in lie cyof Mexico, the; ;alarmoli Il. htes on ac-
count of the hold manifestations oaS. irit ofreyo.
luton among tile Indians--these and ether signs
we think render the prospects Of peace by no means
=. iT-. - Etss1Sf
encouraging. -... -, -, 49,. SssttL
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QUERArARo, May 9, lS4s.

At present there is q sufficient number Of
Deputies to open the session: but that disorg;.n.
izng party, that traiorous and foul faction, see
ing that it cannot prevent the assembling OF
Congress, has planned in its clubs that when
the question Of the treaty comes TO be acted
upon. those attached to their interest shall quit
the Chamber, so that quorum shall not re-
main.
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Our Market

The market for cotton is steady, the late news
from England being favorable There is very lit
tie, however, offering for sale, though constera-
BILE quantity is stored with our merchants on plan
ter's account. We quote 5to &c.
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Our Rail Road.

We understand that our Raj! Road is completed
for the cars far Stateburg, and tits the inten-
tiou of the Engineer to push the work forward as
rapidly as possible until it is completed. '...
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"The Connecting Link,

We received the following communication from
an esteemed friend, who was, we believe, among
the first to agiate the subject Of come, ting the
North and South Carolina Rail Roads at this
place. We publish his suggestions with much
pleasure, and hope our citizens will give them
the consideration they deserve m, 2 3lfa
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Mr., Madison,s PapeTs.

bill has been passed in Congress, and now on
ly wants the Pres dent's signature to become a
law, appropralng twenty-five thousand dollars FOR
the purchase of Mr. MADIsuN's Manuscripts.
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Plank Roads.

Since we cannot have rail road TO Cliarlotte'
we have heard il suggested, and with reason, that
plank road between tie two places, would even
be preferable. Having this suggestion in our
mind, we have come across some items in our ex-
changes, which will place such project in an un-
derstandable shape before readers, leaving them to
make their own conclusions. Plank roads have
been in for years in different parts OF the
Union, and the result in all cases, has demonstra-
ted their utility and benefit. In New York, the
first plank road chartered was in 1914, since which
time twenty such roads have been made, or are in
process of construction, about 600 miles in all.
In Canada, there are one about fifteen, the aggre-
gate length being about 500 miles. The most ap-
proved mode of construction seems TO be as fol-
lows: Ona single track the plank is 8 feet long,
and on double track, two seperate panks, eacn
Of the same length; ordinarily one track having
good turn out is foundfso be sufficient. The plank
should be 3 or inches thick, and from 10 10 in
ches wide When sleepers are used, two, 4 inches
square are laid lengthwse on the road, and placed
so as to be under the wheels. In some roads they
are not used, the plank being laid directly on the
earth Plank roads will last len or twelve years if
we'll provided with side bitches and cross culverts.
The estimate of the Salina Road, now in operation
was $500 per mile; the cost was Sl4s7 per mile.
Two horse wagons travel with ease 8 to 10 miles
an hour, carrying S or passengers. Two horses
usually haul 1000 lbs. at load, travelling 30 miles
per day. The tolls rate from one TO two cents per
mile, and with this small toll for two horse wagons,
the road alluded to, has paid dividends Of l24 per
cent per annum, and accumulated a surplus fun
Our opinion is that this kind OF road between Cam.
den and Charlotte would be of more benefit TO our
town than rail road, whilst the cost Of construc-
ton would not drain our pockets so rapidly. 1t is
worth thinking about.
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UWe were shown on Saturday last, stalk Of
cotton, from the plantation of SIMON BEcKHAa,
ESQ., of Lancaster District, which measured fifteen
inches in length. and having several we'll developed
forms. We understand there were many "more
left of the same sort"
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o. There has been nothing doing in Congress
the past week; large numbe of both Houses be-
ing gone to the Baltimore Convention.
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been, ,trao oquilily would be completely restored.
The above is all that is important or interest.
inn in the lette.. MUSTANG.
Cry OF Mexico, May 2.

CITY OF MEXICO, MAY q.
Eds. Deha.-Yeslerday attended the re-
view, a, San Angel, ofthe First Brigade Of Gen.
Paterson's Division, commanded by Col. Wyn'
coop, and composed OF Light Battery, Lieut..
French; New York Volunteers, Lieut. Col.
Burnham; lst Pennsylvania Volunteers Lieut.
Col. Black; Massachusetts, Col. Wright; I'd
Pennsylvania Volunteers, Col Geary; South
Carolina Volunteers, Maj. Dunuovanl. They
were reviewed by the General himself in the
psesence ofMessrs. Sewer and Clifford. Every
person was forcbIy struck with the discipline
and drill of the brigade and their fine soldier
like appearance; the labor and attention paid to
their drill and discipline has not been lost, but
showed ilsefmos, favorably, and must confess
that was much surprised to see that they had
arrived at such high state ofimprovemenl
Woe to the toe who cross the path of this Bri.
gade. The movements OF the Light Battery
were spendd-t is the same one that was so
cut to pieces in front of Contreras under Capt.
John Magruder. MUSTANG.
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o. There was considerable fall OF sncw, a
week or ten days since in the Mountains of North
Carolina. We have had great deal of rain, oc-
casonally mingled with hail during the past week
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From the N. o. Delta, May, 10.
LETTERS FROM MUSTANG.


Eds. Del,a.-Our city-that is, Mexico
has been rite with rumors of a revolution at
Queretaro for the last two days. 1t is said to
have been headed by Almonte. My letters
last evening are to the 9th, p. NJ, and they do
not mention any thing Of it, but, on the contrary
their whole tone would Indicate that the report
is fabrication of some of the verdant minds
that would prefer seeing it to any thing c.se.
There was bu: one deputy wanting to com.
plete the quorum of Congress. There are two
on their route from Guanjuato, and six from this
State and Pueba, which would complete the
number. 1t was expected that the preliminary
meeting, for the re union ofthe congress, would
take place on Monday, the lst of next month.
Mr.. Sewer was daily expected at Querataro,
and measures had been taken to receive him
with their very best, and entertain him accord.
ing to his rank and position. He will, learn
start on Tuesday next, I'd of May.
NV letters also inform me that every person
in Querataro is sanguine that the peace Will
be consummated.
Padre Jarauta, learn by a letter from San
Luis Poosi, was in that place on the 10Th inst.
The papers from the interior are devoid OF
interest; in fact, they contain nothing that is
worth the trouble ofsendng.
The stage was attacked today, coming from
Puebla, by about 25 robbers. One Of the
American guards was killed, and one other out
of the three and the driver wounded. Some two
or three ofthe robberswere seen to fall, but they
cannot say whether they were killed.
Some persons have come in to-day from Cuer.
navaca, and represent that there is still some
sickness there.
Capt. Henry, with recruits from Orizaba, ar.
rived to-day.
The Marines left today, for The coast, and, |
suppose, as the saying is, will take water.
Since writing the above, have scentwo per.
sons who have letters from Qnerataro, and ne.
thpr of them place any confidence in the revo-
luton or pronunciamento at Queraaro. Yes.
terday. Mr.. Sewer received an extraordinary
despatch from there, and, ifit had taken place,
| think there would have been some definite in.
teigence here confirming it.
Yours, MUSTANG.
CRY OF MEXICO, MAY1.
received tho following letter from San Luis
Potosi:
San LUIS, APRIL 26.
General Parades has been ordered TO leave
this city, by the Government, and in taking his
departure, he went in the direction of the city
of AyuascaIentes. Also Gen. Flores, an agent
of Santa Anna, has been ordered to leave this
State, on account of his going TO Rio Verde, and
endeavoring to seduce the troops of Gen. Ro-
nero.
Padre Jarauta arrived here about the 18th,
from Cuidad del Meir. He presented himself
TO the Commandant General, and aferward was
presented by Lawyer Parada and his brother,
as guest at the Feast Of Torres. Through the
influence of some of the Puros, benefit was
given at the theatre, for the purpose of giving
him reception and public dinner.
The three generals, Pardon, Ortega, Mejia,
have been cndeavoriug to produce an excite.
ment with the public, but without effect. 1t
these three officers were served as Parades has
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Mexican News.

Since our last, there have been several arrivals
at New Orleans from Vera Cruz. From the ex-
tracts in the preceding columns. it will be seenhat
Congress had assembled, aud that the Treaty was
soon to be taken up and acted upon. T.. ,ib,,
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CITY OF Mexico, May Al Night.


Eds. DcHa-My courier has just arrived from
Quere,aro, having left there yesterday morning.
The Congress has been employed in organ
izing-,hc Senate is completed, and fully organ
lied last night. The Chamber of Deputies is
not organized, but will probably be tomorrow.
MUSTAAG.
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Interesting Report.

The Irish repeal Committee of New York have
made fui-report of alltheh transacsoHE sEsbdQ
it we learn that the total donations, through them
in casl,breadstufs, provisions and clothing, amour;
ted to S242,0f2 SO. The largest single donation
was that of Messrs. GoRcoRAN & RIces of WASH
ington, $1,000 There were few yof $1,000
each. The report states that the British Govern.
men paid freight articles sent ON this country
to the amount of $4,000. :I,A UgLR4gH