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Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02
ClIY ol Metico, Sepl. 22. [
WINFIELD SCOTT.

Gov. pRArr OUT roR GES. TAYLOR -
The following paragraph from the valedic.
tory message oil Gov. Pratt Of Maryland,
pretty plainly indicates biz preference for
Gen. Taylor for the Presidency. lie says;
"rhe name Of Gen. Taylor commands
the respect and admiration Of other nations
and ills tho hearts Of the American people
with devotion uncIampled since the days
OF Washington. His intimate acquaintance
with the existing relations Of this country
with Mexico, and the purity ofpurpose and
sterling good sense manifested by all that
he has said or done, will, am persuaded
fully Justify the wisdom Of the determination
plainly eyinccd by bic lcllow.eilizens 10
10 confer upon him the highest office IN The
gin ofthe republic"
In connection with this allusion TO
General Taylor, remark is added to the
effect that no reasonable hope ofpeace can
be INDUCED until the preferences Of the
people in behalf Of Gen. Taylor shall be
confirmed by his elevation to the presiden
cy, and the lranserence Of the Executive
functions Of the Government from the hands
that now hold them.
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02
DRrApruL STEAMBOAT DnAs

DREADFUL STEAMBOAT DRAsTRI.-
Burning ofihe Yalabnsha-l7 Lires Lost
We learn by letter from New Orleans,
,ha, the steamer Yalabusha, Capt. Joseph
Scott. took Gre en- Tuesday night. the 18th
ull., on the Mississippi, about o. miles
above New Orleans; burnt 10 tho waters
edge and sunk. There were. we are in.
formed, about one hundred cabin and deck
passengers on boaid al the time, about
seventeen Of whom, perished--many OF
them children. Among The lost. we notice
two children Of Mr.. {. c. Alexander, ol
clafksville, Texas. who with his lady aud
one child, vas saved. A son Of the Hon.
John +. Mills, Of clarkssille, was lost, al.
90 a Mr.. Nicholl and child, Of Shreveport
and we fear, several others from Red Riv.
er. We hare not yet seen full list Of the
names Of those lost.
The Yulabusha was hound from Shrcrc'
port 10 New Orleans, and had on board
about 800 bales Of cotton, which, with ev.
CRY thing belonging 10 the boa,-bOObs, pa
pers, letters &C., were entirely consumed
No blame Is attached 10 Captain S., who
We understand, barely escaped with biz
lie. The boal was partly insured. The
passengers, we understand, lost between
20 and 30 thousand dollars H. money.
We will, probably, be able 10 furnish
,he particulars Of this distressing accident
with the names Of those who perished, ia
our neIt.
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02

OF Our acknowledgement arc due the
Hen. J. c. Calhoun for pamphlet copy
Of his speech. That which appears on
the first page Of our paper, to day, Is copi'
ed from Ilousion's official report, and dif.
iers somewhat, though not materially from
the copy revised by Mr.. Calhoun himself.
We ask tho attention of or readers to this
document. as it emenales from one, whose
ability as a statesman, /, universally &C
knowledged. The prophetic warning. o.
Mr.. Calhoun are enlilled To The serious at.
teniion aud consideration oi every lover VI
the Republic.
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02

Coon PioKrNo AT SEA.-Capi. Crowell
Of the British bark Reliance, at New York
fell in with and boarded the British bari,
Lady kenneway, before reported and aban.
doned in the Bay Of Biscay with a cargo
valued at nearly million Of dollars
Capt. C. took from her one hundred and
ninoty.iour cashmere sbawls, twenty Of
which were appraised at the New York
cusiom.house as having cost $1,000 each in
Calcutta. They have been libelled by
Capt. c. for salvage.
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02

fusSss TO CRY. T,YLoR.--rhr Civ
Councils of Philadelphia have passed ms
oluiions highly complimentary 10 General
'faylor. They are ms follows.
Whereas. MAJOR Gen. Zachary Tn,lor
has returned upon leave 10 the q. States,
after brilliant career in arms. in which
he has done credit ~ himself aud honor 10
his country. and whereas !, becomes. by
proper expression Of opinion. Ia honor a
man TO whom honor Il justly due; there
fore.
Reolrcd. That The Select aud Common
Councils OF the city Of Philadelphia do con.
gralulaip Major General Zachary Tylnf
on his return Ia hi. family and firnis aud
tender him the welcome which his public
services in sustaining his couniry's honor
have So richly earned lir him.
ReSolroi, That il would. in the opinion
OF these Cunncis. afford grrat satisfaction
To their patriotic constituents to have IN
opportunity Of manlesing their respect for
the character, and their appreciation Of the
public services If Major General Zachary
Taylor, aud th,t it is hoped such an oppor.
lnniIy may be offered during his stay ia the
United States.
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02

To Commemorative melliau,nee Of the
Flower Of Love- is really SO charming, that we
fear II would create too much Of an excitement in
the poetic world were we to publish 1t. We there.
fore mos, respectfully decline, not wishing to have
laid at our door, the sin Of causing any lover Of the
muses. to hang his harp upon the willows, or burn
bis shirt.
Lines to Miss--. aSeintil'sa case appeafs 10
be 50 desperate, that, for fear Of his committing
some fash act, We have glFen him hearing
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02
Tur USros Mae.zrSr.-we have

THr USIos MAoAzINE.-We have re
ceived tho January number Of this really
beautiful magazine, edited by Mrs. Kirk
land, and published by Israel Post, New
York, a, 50 per annum. The engraving'
in this number Of the "Union" are not eI-
eolled by those Of any other magazine we
have seen, and the literary matter affords
evidences Of distinguished ability ID that
department.
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02
JOHN BELToN o'NEALI..

TuE GREAT GAMES Decided
in faror Of li'S Gaines.-'fhe Louisville
Journal oi late date saws;
fiienl At Washington naIiiied Us last
evening hY telegraph that the snpremr
Ganfl Of the United States has given n iinal
deeisian in favor of Mrs. ten. Gaines in
the case involving sn many millions oi
prnprfiy in Loui,ilna-mnsily in New Or
Leans, This decision we presume. mal,rs
Mrs. Gaines one ol the richest persons in
the United States.
The decision may cause embarrassment
aud distress to many deserving individual.
in New Orleans, vet every one who has the
pleasure ol being acquainted with the en-.
ihusiasiic, warm hearted. and brave heart.
ed ilile lady. in whose favor the verdict
has been rendered, will rejoire sincerely at
her good fortune.
Mrs. G. has hitherto made liberal offer,
ni compromise 10 the persons against whom
her suit was Instituted, and we presume she
will sill be disposed to act literally iawafd
them now that the highest lnileiaI tribunal
in the nation has decided in her favor.
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02

DIseHsRGE OF TUE PALMETTO REGr.
MsNr.-fhe Temperance Advocate con.
lains the following letter from Judge o..
Neall. which gives in different and mnrc
authentic firm the report which has
been in existence Of the expected discharge
oil the South Carolina Regiment.
JANUARY i. 1873.
Dear BnTmda- a letter ni the 2lst
December last Judge Butler writes TO me
as follows:
From what the President said the olhrr
day. il IS his design 10 confer with General
Shields nn the proprirly Of disehafgine the
South Carolina Regiment, and he will like.
" do so in a general nIder, eomplimenling
their canlnet. aud perhaps giving the off,
eets the assurance that he will advance
them on all future occasions. should they
ask lnr employment.
This may he Interesting Ia The families
Of the volunteers, hence | send il tn You,
Your friend.
JOHN BELrON 0NEALL.
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02

ANEW WRINKLE "A lady, now in Pari,
thus alludes 10 the last novelty in the fash.
ionabe world; Lace is in greater iavorlhan
ever il ornaments our dress literally from
head to foot, being now adopted as an or.
nament for shoesl We saw a most Gle.
giant slipper Of pink iaiIeIy edged with goth.
&c lace lha, eneircled the quarter and then
formed pompou in front. fixed by satin
roselte or liule silver buckle. Cinderel.
las slipper might hide its diminished head
beside this coquetiish novelty"
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02

~ The "Gazeite" makes its appear.
ance, this week. clothed Ia m entire new
suit-looking as brigh, as a pin. We are
pleased to sec such an evidence Of the pros.
pcriiy Of our colempOrary, and indulge in
the hope. iha, the puneiualily Of our pat.
rOns, will, ere long, enable US to do like.
wise.
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02
The Tre,,v Of Peace Sieaea.-In a lei.

The Treaty of Peace Sigaea.--ln let.
lor received by us yesterday from our cor.
respondent at Jqlapa, he informs us that an
individual holding high position in the
American army and whose assertions dc.
serve entire credit, said publicly. and
without the least resefyei thai from letters
received at Jalapa from Puebla. an the LIST
inst, il was positively known thai a treaty
oil peaee had been signed in Mexico. On
beng told that il was strange that this
should be the ease, as Mr.. Tlsl Ind not
the power In sign such treaty, he an.
swered That Gen, Scot, had taken il upon
his avn rcsponslbilylo sign the treaty, in
consequence of which the treaty had been
sent 10 Queretaro iof the appreciation of
the Mexican Government.
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02

TnE DrrrEHrNoE.-Tbo question "why
printers do not succeed so well in business
as brewers" was thus answered. BE.
cause printers work for the head, and
brewers for lbe stomach, and where twenty
meu have a stomach, but one has head. I"
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02

DEArn or Coz McknieK.-wc learn from the
Fort Smith Herald that Col. James MeKisek,
late Cherokee Agent, died at the Agency near
Fort Gibson on the lllh ulL Col. Mex. has held
several responsible Oiiiesi IN this State, and was
between 60 and 20 ysan Of age at the iimO Of bic
death
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02

The capital invested in the cotton manu-.
features of England was stated, atareeent
meeting in Liverpool, to amount 10 $780,.
100000, and The export Of cotton goods
had exceeded sl25,0O0,OOO per anumn.
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02

FREE WHITE MALES IN Omo.-We
find by the State Journal that a census has
been taken Of the free white males in Ohio.
who are 81 years Of age or upwards, and
that the return Is about $4,000.
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02

GRs. scorr AND PRESIDENT ANAyA.-
II is well known that Gen. tnaya, the
present President of Mexico, was taken
prisoner In the battle Of Churubasca, Gghl.
ing brasely. We have several slalcsmenls
as To bis being exchanged, being on his pa
role and the like, but do moi rceolleet 10
have learned the exact truth on the subject
ill, in turning through iilc of III Monitor
Republieano, we met with The order below
Of Gen. Scott, translated from the STAR
Not having that number oflhc Star ai hand,
we translate from the Monitor:
HEADQUARTERS or rnE Army,
City OF Mexico, Sept. 90
Gen. ID. Pedro Maria Anaya. Of lhr
Mexican army, aud prisoner Of war TO The
American army, in consideration Of bis high
character as an ex President OF the Mcki
can Republic, and Of bis being al present a
member Of the National Congress, is roleas
ed from all obligations as prisoncr-wilh.
out equisalen, and without the pledge Of his
parole.
(Signed) WINFIELD SCOTT.
The act is honorable 10 both parties.
but il has been used 10 the prejudice ui Gen.
Anaya with bis counIpmen, on the ground
tha, his obligations 10 Gen. Scott leave him
no longer free TO acl-M o. PicayuHe.
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02

II has been asesrtained, says the Louisville
Courier, that there were 1870 or 200 passengers on
board Of the steamer A. N. johnson at the time
Of The explosion Of her boilers, Of whom only no
can be accounted for
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02

AsornrA wARLiKr IwESrios.-A very nea,
pattern Of new cannon was exhibited to US
yesterday, says the NY. Herald. which supposed
10 be valuable improvement upon the old fash.
iensd instrument Il Is not exactly revolver,
but Is on something Of the plan Of cols patent for
pistols and rifles. II has six bores aud SIX vent
holes that Il can be fired that number Of times,
without once stopping to load The lock. which
has but one hammer rcyOlses, while the barrel is
stationary. The vents or toneh.holes are 10 be
made Of steel inserted In the haHsl, aud are GOV.
cred with piece Of steel or iron which mores on a
hinge. 80 that il eau be lhsd iar the purpose Of
picking and inserting tic cap, Tbs cover will
serve 10 keep the cap in lis place, aud will also
serve The purpose Of the thumb piece. The cap,
to be used are the ia, or wafer caps, aud the
hammer Is carried round by means Of a screw and
crank. and, striking nPOn this non ihumb.peoe
causes the explosion. The ss charges can b,
loaded and fired 10 less time than tso eannons o
the same ealibfe Of old fashioned eannon TIL,
inventor has made application for patent.
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02
pRIcKLAYER WANTED.

We are requested toslate that good workman
a, thi, business, can fna constant employment al
this place.
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02


Hon AM DEsrRvgD CoarLfuENr.-
Gen. Jesup pays Just tribute To tho army
and It's officers in the following remarks:
"Wilh our nearest drpols further than
Mafsellss and Toulon from the seat oi war
Of France in Africa, we have accomplished
more than France has done In Africa in 81.
yenleen years. We are enabled To do this
solely as consequence Of the general ed
ucaiion OF our country. Gen. Scott has
more educated men in his army Than ever
Napoleon commanded. It has been said
by distinguished French general that
there were not .hrec hundred men in France
that could pass an examination IN an .engi.
nrer corpse. We have two thousand men
that can 90 into Europe and pass nlo any
corpse Of engineers. We have nolhing To
fear then. We have only Ia he true 10
ourselves, and ifany foreign Power darcs to
interfere We can put any Of them down
that darss 10 make the attempt"
To this testimony we have The pleasure
Of adding that Of Gen. Shields, who in his
concluding speech at the Qnitman dinner
said:
"ln tho remarks Of Major Gen. Jcsup,
respecting tho bravery and gallanlry and
intelligence Of the officers Of our army.
heartily concur. Neither England, France
or any other country in The world has surh
a body Of intelligent young officers in the
field as those who accompanied General
Scott into the city Of Mexico, and, fever
entertained thought against West Point,
now make the dmende honorable, and re
call any thing to The prejudice Of that insli.
tuition that | may have thought or uttered.
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02

The Indiana State Journal announces the death
by small pos, of Mr.. Andrew Remedy, for several
ysarv Member OF Congress from that State
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02

A TooTH DISCHARGED FROM THE Fan.
The London Lancet for December has a
letter from DE- Coates, giving an account
Of The case of an old man whom he found
suffering with a severe pain in one side
oflhe face and head, which were highly in.
famed aud swollen. Fomcnialions, poul
tees, DC, were applied for two or three
days without avail. One night a fit oil
sneezing forced out Of the ear, which bad
discharged thus, piece Of bone that prov.
ed 10 be one Of the wisdom teeth Of tho up.
pei. jaw. After that he soon recovered.
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02
Vera Crns. Jan. IA. 1918.

A small party Of soldiers arrived last
night from Jalappa, but they bring no news
except the arrival Of Col. Miles train at
that place, without any further loss or at.
tack than what was reported by you few
days since, and that on the lllh il pro.
cecded en- route 10 Mexico.
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02

Cen Houston, one Of The Texas Senators, ar.
rived at Ney Orleans on The 7ih uli.' IN route 10
w.shingtoa.
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02

Red River. we learn, vas rising rapid
ly at Fulton on Monday.
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02

reunited, 2i0,OiG
Wan, Of space compells US 10 omit the
full details of the resi- Of this order bul
the following is a condensed summary ol
the different provisions Of il:
?. As the preceding is iour.iold what
was paid 10 the Mexican government in
1894, all city and transit duties in
crossing the frontier Of our State, and the
duty on tobacco, as also National lotteries,
are abolished.
3. All Governors and other officers in
commission are held personally RESPONSE
bic for the collections Of the preceding as.
sessmenl, which is due and payable one
twelfth monthly.
4. The assessments in the States occu.
pied, commences in december and in 9th.
er States not occupied. il will commence
on the frs, day of the month Of occupation.
D. Supplies for the army can be sub.
stilulcd Tor the assessment.
q. Ga failure Of payment, the function.
aries 10 be imprisoned, and the property
seized and applied 10 the use Of the oecu.
patton.
Z. II the above does no, produce pay.
meni, the property Of the weather. inhabi.
tanls TO be taken.
8. Details as TO accountability.
8. 10, II and ~, Continues the usual
dues on the precious metals with delacto
as 10 the collection.
l3, Orders the American troops, in
spreading over the Republic, to observe
strict discipline and morals, and enoins
payment for all supplies or comforts, and
good treatment for the persons and prop.
ehy Of the MeIicans.
Corresp3ndcnre Of The picayine.
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02
From the N, o. Bulletin, Jan. 10.
LATE FROM VERA CRUZ.

The U. S. steamer New Orleans, Capt.
AuLp, arrived last evening from, Vera Cruz.
By this arrival we have received our files
oil the Areo Iris 10 the lllh, and the Free
American to the 18th inst.
We have eonsefsed with passengers by
the New Orleans, hut can learn nothing
new from the capital. No information
that could be relied upon, was known, on
the subject of peace.
The expected expedition against 0riza.
ba, Tor the purpose ol breaking up The guer
rillas that rendezvous at that place, would
be under the command Of Col. Belknap.
We give bel1w, some extracts from the
papers, among which is the important Gen
elal order OF Gen, Scott, laying military
contributions on the States of Mexico.
II will be seen, that the amount oi these
contributions is upwards Of three millions
Of dollars, aud that II embraces all the
States Of Mexico, including those not yet
occupied by our army.
A few soldiers lliye) arrived last night
from the National Bridge. They diseos.
cred some 'greasers" in the chappaal on
the road, but they seemed very peaceable.
They mel the train Al plan del Rio.
1t is generally belle sed, here. thai an
expedition viii be senl To Orizaba, 10 take
that city. THIS rumor has been in elreu
laIion for SOME lima past, aud we did not
wish 10 give II publicity. Though we 10.
ally hope that this refuge Of guenileros and
robbers be oyerhauled, we do not give this
for truth.
The Gaerriilefos.-.The pack mules
which were captured by the guerrilcfos on
Tuesday iasl, were tho property oi mef.
| chants u this city, many OF them Mex,
cans, Does not this show at once, that
il is noi patriotism that guides these seoun.
drellsl
These gueffilefos can no more be con.
siderrd Us prisoners ol war, when capluf
ed by our Troops; aGd II will be the duty
Of our officers 10 show them no quarters.
What great difference there is between
our troops and these. outlaws, we ask par.
don lor naming these when We speak Of
oilers. II Is our soldiers who have 10 pro.
lecl The MeSicans against their own euun
trymen.
We hope. however, that occurrences
like the one Of Tuesday, will not again hap.
pen. Officers IN command Of trains. here.
alIer will lake care 10 leave sufficient
force along the road, which they 90 through,
10 defy all the guelTilleros Of the country.
HEADQUARTERS of rmE Army. !
Hetieo. Dec 81, lsi7.
GENERAL 0RDERS-No 3g5.
Supplement Of Geaefai Orders No. 376.
j. 10 support. in part, the military oe
cuPaIion OF the Republic Of Mexico by the
army oilhe United States. the several States
OF this Republic. already occupied. and
others as they shall become occupied, are,
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02

EnnrziLEsESr.-Randall IIutchison, clerk
the United States Mint at Philadelphia, alb.
seconded on The 9Th ut, having cmbcrrl,d SEQ 900
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02
HEADQUARTERS of Tng Army. I
Metieo. Dec. 81, lsi7. (

#'hhhs 'hbash'- 1Hps
Supplement Of Geasrai Orders No. 376.
j. 10 support, in part, the military &C.
cuPaIion OF the Republic Of Mexico by the
army oilhe United States. the several States
OF this Republic. already occupied. aud
others as they shall become occupied. are,
or viii be assessed by the year, in dollars,
Washington telegraph., 1848-02-02
nOusE vi RLPRLsENTATWEs

The Committee On Military Adas frf4.isd a
billproyiding for saldtr.' bouniy WLu WtIs en-.
gagged IN the Waf with MtNeo,
ST. hing. lfam iIis eunuliec on Naval Aliaifs
reported blil auilaasing suudg naval u. ~.
tuus.
NJ llllaHi. tom tie 6smWii,r ul isisika Il
fair, rseomus I'D - Ia, appoalnen, oi "a a.stsf
~ ROME.
Tie liausf then went into Comm tee q tie
Whole upon hr President Message Gau,iasta-
blc debate rnsued. When on niul w, the lioazs =
loumrd without aual aeiiln.
From iis Baltimore SHH.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-06-24
CITY ITEMS.

ltLA4. Juno
VlIAIsoUs OUTHAcE--The TeleTaphlc wire
90 Ierscy cfy. which wn laid nw aays ego.
protected y casine Of g- pr-ao has been iakon al
snd cui in two hy some sro1ldrel This Outrage wa
caa-tod sg drswn- lp tae plre .ho.; distance from
Jcrey City and h,ck.a. fhe -utrs pcr.-a "-tl fn
un.I the aire could 1c twisted oI Ne learn tsi g.
Telegraph Company intends Offering reward OF 9
for te detection oi t1e criminal alt thar f-e "re ".
be- rclaj Do q.slru1.e coating Of glia lerr-A "ie-
Will iasa.a.e and protect more comp.eiey-
TIN c.vrrrrrr '--la Describing tae Trial zip
of.ss b-. we ,,stei ,le number of guests ~ about
so "A -.s.--ssr- sends 81 word thai they alr.
ts-.s e-rv ,-9 A. the boat was not uneomfor-a5,y
crowded We presume che can arconl-noca-e even
NOR. ysen .ae commences her regular trips
The name Of Wilson g. Hunt also should resd
In.uss ualt
-Ye..erday Afternoon man. WHO
was ddfn~ beer cart belonging % Z. Burt ic- i1r.
ward ard was ran over on-e- Van Garso1 conveyed
him 90 tae City Hospital where Dc now les ia very
critical STATE.
PoLICT-l .ste-..v morning shortly a.ter tle
boy bad opened t1e store u j. ~. PHILIPPE lplo.stcrer
No 6l Erlalwsv two young men entered j. and While
one engaged tre attention 0f the boy che o+ner c9l
trre1 ~ seal bundle cou-lrg tvo pairs oi "-nlo"
curtains rom case, t-l al4--l me ~ -t- -a
Adam Brewer was arra Ted ou charge NJ A-fll Z
stabbed man named Peer En-.er. % ~ Alrr yft
with kulle and severely woln4Ilg lln.--.4 20 boy
named John Hsl.er snd Patrick Ferris per, o. gang
OF Vags5old boys who prJwl abroad ana use ~ re
s-, erd .'eri- ir he uieht time in sheds and coal
boxes have bees a4restea and sent o. Ponce Co-ft
.Yes.erLay aiternoOn, about DARK while y9ung
woman who bad charge OF soine ca-l'feA' "'- "a.-
Inc with .be-l on Warrington Parade sle was -roay
lrs.ftef tv tFo r0wd.es. .amp-.l1lter was coming
uo 70 the time and she applied o. him Tor protection
Tie latter remOl.tIsred VITA the iri0W' ii "4A,- i
eject ~ they were prepared % attack him 1rtlla.ey
tgo acors made their appearance and TOOK me Two
~ovd.e. O. .le station House where they gave i-ef
names ~ Pstrick Shenan md Michael t,zpainck-
They were locked up o. answ1r % me c-af=s o.
y,ru, man named Leslie McCarty q clerk in Ha. s.
Fers store ClatLsl--- was arrested yesterday o- ?
bench warrant issued by justice Impson, charged ,l
having .nafched ga umbrella from 9r4 named ann
Porter who went into the store 20 purchase piece %
calico but refused she doubted u the article would
wash. Bound over % keep the peace