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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-29
THE TREATY WITH MEXlCo.-l

THE TREATY WITH MEXlCO.-T.
following is said 10 be a synopsis Of The trea
article by article, given in the New York He.
Seniors Cuevas, Comic AMI Atrisian, are i.
pointed Commissioner on he part OF lie Mel.
can Government. 10 atjust with The Commissicta
Of The United States, Mr.. Ttisi, 4 lasting Tea
n peace.
Article second provides for the preser, susEe,
sion OF hoslililies between the forces OF he u
nations.
Article third defines The future boundary I,
tween The TWO Republics. The line is 10 c0l
mencc in the Cult o: Mexico, three lea CUES Ii.
IarG;;o run up the middle Of the Rio Gfanie
lis intersection with Inc Southern boundary
New Mexico; thence North, until il i~E,crseti, d
frs, branch OF The Gils; thence down the mid.
OF that branch o:the Colorado; thence it io..os
The division between Upper AID Loser Caliiotl
To the Pacific, which il strikes enc league Sou.
OF San Diego.
The next article guarantees 10 %ci,izenS
Mexico, now residing in The territory ceded to L
United States, all the rights and immuni,ies
citizens Of he latter country, provided they IA,
he oath Of allegiance; or in case they desire
continue citizens OF Mexico, there is %guaraa.is
10 them the right TO cave the territory, an
dispose OF their property 10 The best adyaula.
fhc next article OF importance provides u.
gran OF lands in The territory ceded, made ,
Mexico prior 10 The treaty, shall be r~espcclet
the Uniled States.
The next article provides that Catholic .e,
dents in the coded territory are 10 BE- protected
the exercise OF their religion.
The next article provides that grants Of lanir
Texas, made by Mexico prior 10 The year Isl
shall be respected by the Usi,ed States.
The next article provides that this govemms'
shall take prompt and %effec,ual mcasnres iot l.
defence Of The borders from Indian incursions.
In consideration OF this cession Of t%erritory 1
the part OF Mexico, the government Of The Unit
States binds itself 10 pay Mexico fifteen miItll.
Of dollars. In this sun are 10 be Included &
three millions Of dollars already appropriated.
Congress, Tor the lurlherance Of peace, AMI 81
subject TO the order Of Mr.. Trist. This su.a
10 be paid Immediately on the ratifica,ica oi.t.
treaty BY he Mexican Government.
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The Launch.

large assembly of ladies and gentlemen, officers Of
the government, citizens of Washington and strangers
Collected yesterday about IL O'Clock to witness the
launch of the tidy and beautiful revenue cutter, which
had been built for the Treasury Department Captain
Easbys yard back of the Observatory But the brig i'm
patient to join the element for which she was destined was
very near giving them all the slip, Scarcely had some
of her blocks been knocked away, when she began at
first mperceptby, to slide down her slippery ways and
Captain Frazier and his lady, to whom assigned the
honor of christening the vessel could scarcely with all
his exeron, find time to leap upon her deck before she
plunged into the bosom of the Potomac Never was there
finer aunchahough it took place more than half an
hour before il intended; and hundreds were con-
sequenty disappointed in seeing the beautiful spectacle
She was launched with all her masts and rigging on
board and with colors flying from every elevated pon,
of the vessel. She chrstened in the usual way,
with bottle of wine broken her bow by the name
of Cornelius W. Lawrence in honor of the respected col
lector of the customs of New York
This handsome specimen Of the naval architecture of
Washington is intended revenue cutter for the
coast of the Pacific, whittier she may be expected to
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- NEW foRx, August IL, 1875
The weather continues uncom forts BILE AM,
tense heat is driving citizens away crowds 10 seek
title cool air for season among county resorts To-
lay we had smart shower, with quite gust Of wind
which iighrened somewhat the load we were under
Our citizens have this morning had their sym.
pa'hies deeply excited by accounts of most de-
s'rnctive fire Albany Ii is computed that one
fourth of the city has been eveed the ground by
She raging element deprivng families OF their homes
and destroying @5,O0O,O0O of property Nor these The
greatest losses, several lives lost Tho flames
tended to the canabo in the basin, large numbers
winch were destroyed Indeed, compelled to
lump Into the river escape the hames-many only
changing death by fire for one by The great fires
we nave had here considering the size of the Cities
nave not oeen comparatively terrible the fatity
winch has now fallen upon the capital
Inc demonstrations for Ireland kept up with equal
NUMBERS spirit and practical RESULTS There was another
large one In this city at the Vauxha Garden The coutr
button oil money was graft Boston is also in the
field and meeting held there on Wednesday even
ing at which 800 collected The arrival of the next
steamer isawaed with intense anxiety
The good inhabitants of the beautiful CITY of New Haven
have been engrossed by the attendant upou COM
mencement week at Old Yale, and proper attention and
her characteristic Inequalities the large crowds there
by attracted to that delightful place. Rev. Dr. Bacon of
New Haven delivered the annual Grafton, and Professor
Haddock addressed the Phi Beta Kappa The of
the Alumni was addressed by Rev DR. Beecher, Hon. John
Van Buren, OF this city, and Hon. Christopher Morgan
The Hon Rufus Choate chosen for the year.
FED
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The Buffalo Platform.

The New York Evening Post well remarks, that the
resolutions adopted by the mongrel assembly of Buffalo
have offended the Jealous supporters both Of Cass and
Taylor" The latter regard this movement of the barn
burners and abohonists hostile to General Taylor
and the result will prove it to be injurious to him
than to General Cass The friends OF Cass indignant
at the proceeding because it ampes under foot the reg
liar nomination of the democratic pary because it is
ctated by the vest passions of disappointed ambition
md goatng revenge and because it betays the
inconsistency between the former acts of Martin Van
Both parties are deservedly indignant at the movement
because it is calculated to build up " northern
party on the most miscellaneous of all distinctions con-
federacy of Staes-secona feelings and geographical
interests.
The Evening Post notices the objections which have
been urged by the political press of this city against the
resolutions of the Buffalo Convention "They at
acked in the National Intellgencer with much acerbity
md the Washington Union is equally tart in its anmad
versions" We leave it to contemporary and neigh
)or TO take such notice he pleases of the critical
marks of the Evening Post. For own part we ex-
ract what it says about ourselves, in order that our
eaders may the cloven hoof which this prince of the
,arnburner press is show ing out and giving the best
nswer which may be made otis desperate positions:
"The Washington Union, in attacking the Buffalo
utons dwels with great emphasis that portion of them
which declares TINT it the duty of federal govern
nent relieve itself from all responsibility for the contn
of slavery wherever IL possesses the constitutional
,ower to legislate the subject This the Union inter
,res-and justly doubt-to that the general gov
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eminent should abolish slavery the District of Columbia
ard uItes many ordinations of horror at so atrocous
design we hold IL for part be in the his hest de
gree unseemly and cons, tent with our character as
democracy mat our Of govemmen ut should be in the
midst OF slavehoding population and that our Capitol
'aoua DC surrounded by savc-markes The difficulty in
a0oSug slavery in the District of Columbia has appear
ed " US " consist IN th that the people the District are
o' ~ H'o' OF H. and tlia Congress, which is the local
legislature oil the District and composed Of men who are
,upPo'e 20 represent us citizens, ought If
they We're It's masters instead of being its agents
us u'nc"iy, however, is easily obyiated If the in
habanis OF the District do consent TO the abrogaon
let 'he seat OF government be removed On the
fght Dahk oil the Ohio, central situation might be
enoseh where The anomaly which has long been the
Stigma oil our republican would not exist"
Nong is better calculated TO show the excess of the
ahancism oy which these barnburners are goaded on
hah the madness of these various propositions Nothing
is TO be permitted to stand in the way of their wild hau
clnaion and extravagant schemes But what shall we
think OF the arch apostate Martin Van Buren,, who is
guilty OF The SIN OF encouraging these madmen after he
mad soemny declared that there considerations as
strong as constitutional mpedimens forbid Congress
IRON meddng with the emancipation of slaves in this
District and who far as to declare that he would
refuse to give his constitutional sanction to any bill
which aimed at such an object We state the contrast
between the past and the present. and leave it to our en-
lightened countrymen to make the indignant comment
airy which it deserves
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sail in the month Of October She will be commanded

sail IN the month of October She will be commanded
by that experienced commander Captain Frazier and
we have no apprehension that under his auspices she
will double Cape Horn without danger and successfully
assist IN collecting the customs of the new and admirable
ports which we have acquired the coasts OF the Pa
cihc.
Everything went off well; and, among the rest, the
abundant and elegant collation. which spread in the
loft of of the houses of the yard The board groaned
with every thing substantial, and the wine in every va
riety flowed like water
Since writing the above description, haze received
the following article from the Treasury Department,
which we lay before readers with great pleasure
'This vessel, by the direction of Secretary Walker has
been called the Cornelius w. Lawrence and will be the
hrSt vessel permanently employed in service the
coast OF Oregon 1t is named the Lawrence in consequence
OF the fidelity, zeal, and ability with which the coec tor al
New York has performed his highly responsible duties
collecting and paying over larger of revenue
than was ever before realized in the port York. and all
Of ia specie 1t hoped that collectors the Paci
fc will follow the example OF the able faithful officer
after whom this vessel is called'
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For the Union,

The following slip from the Portsmouth en- H. Ga
zee OF the 18th instant shows the character of the New
Hampshire vice president at the late Buffalo gathering
Probably the large majority of the delegates to that
vention were OF the same interesting stamp:
"Moses A. Garland, of Lee-iomery federast of the
blue light stamp, and of late Garrison aboitionst
holding the constitution OF The United States to be
nant with death and agreement with hel-was the
vice president from New Hampshire the Buffalo Conven
ton, which, on Thursday last nominated Martin Van Blu
the free soil candidate for the presidency Moses
probably seEappointsd delc gate He never acted
with the democratic party in this State, and perhaps
have more appropriate representative"
Had Mr.. Van Buren, been told in 1910, that in ls4s
he would be found in such company, he would have
spurned the intmaton with scorn and derision And
yet where do we find him. Absolutely dispu,ing the
nomination for the presidency with the OF
the abolition party And there leave him, commencing
him to the tender mercies of his new friends W.
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From our Baltimore C0rrcspsnd emit.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 1916, p. IN.
TIE neics by the Excitement about Irish AFFAIR."
Fise-sol convention The markets, Re.
The news by the steamer Cambria is coming by
telegraph and city is all excitement of the
announcement OF fighting in Ireland will, if possible
enclose you slip OF all the received the hour
closing my letter. fs7r la
convention Of the free-so of Maryland is called
meet in this city the 9th instant choose
raj ticket for the Van Buren, and Adams ticket Tho Qua
kers of our city, who nearly all whigs will the
ticket, with number OF dissatisfied Clay but
anticipates that will make much Of encroachnent
the democracy. -
Nothing relative to the English markets have yet been
received by the steamer. a'is
THE MARkEFs.-In the Baltimore market this morning
there have been number OF sales of Howard street,
amounting 700 barrels 81 $50 S. the largest
part at the former figures. si .f 81
City Mills is selling at S5 IS 12A. 4e
The grain market is without change quote yes
erday, prime red wheat 100 lO2 cent; white 100 lO7
ea..s ff,t5 si
Yellow 81 So cents, white ~ a 81 Oats 30
80 cents. Rye 60 a ~ cents.
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Mr.. Robert J. Walker, the Secretary of the Treasury
left Washington yesterday morning for Rockaway where
his family had preceded him. No more requires o.
better deserves recreation from his arduous dutie.
than the Secretary; and we have no doubt, when h,
returns TO his post after the lapse of few days, he will
bring back with him renovated health and greater ca
pacy to encounter the labors of his important depart
nent In the absence of the Secretary, the duties of hi
office will devolve upon McClintock Young esq.
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From the Baltimore Sun Extra, Aug.
BY Magnetic Telegraph.
ARRIVAL OF THE CAMBRIA.
Sfcen days later from Europe.
THE REBELLION IN IRELAND.
Fight In Ballingay.
GREAT DESTRUCTION OF LIFE.
KOuQ{tsks VfcfOriOls.
ROraltsEs Cfct0ri0Ms.

New YoRK, August 1873 D. m.
The steamer Cambria arrived at her wharf at 10
O'Clock this morning. having sailed from Liverpool the
5h instant bringing intelligence days later than
was brought by the Acadia.
The she brings from Ireland is mportant but the
accounts appear to be entirely English, and intended
rather to ridcue and put down all sympathy for the
Irish. We, however, give them they come to US by
telegraph regreng that the accounts are not in more
The Irish insurgents showed concerted action. At
Balngay the royaiss fought from house. but conceal
man. and took deliberate aim They had $50 rounds of
cartridge, which told dreaduly. priest came in, pray
ing permission to bury their dead. and got wounded
Others say that Smith OBrien behaved bravey, and
ceved wound striving CALAMITY to rally his comrades.
The Irish doubtless acted brayely barring their bosons 10
freedom; but cool discipline had advantage all num-
bers, without practice and military leaders
Condition Of Ireland.
The accounts from Ireland, taken from the Liverpool
factory but every of the story makes against the
prospects of of Young Ireland The Journal goes
as follows:
"o'Bren has thrown away the scabbard, bu. left the
sword by its side. Meagter bought disguise sop-
shop, and took poschase and showed his superiority of
The rebels were allowed to choose their ground but
only took advantage Of it for an easy retreat There had
The latest from Dublin that all quiet
in the districts OBrien and the other LEADERS
had escaped,
The London Times says O'Dillon was wounded, and
O'Bren had narrow escape. His coat and neckcloth
both perforated. He first summoned the consabu
larry surrender their arms; and when the negotiation
failed, gave orders to siege OF the house.
shouting Blaze away boys, and slaughter them ALL
He is probably concealed near Calan, but ODllon
was taken to Dublin by of his friends Il
Italy.
At London, Friday morning. the funds were quiet :;
but after the receipt OF the Irish consos from SOB
s65 and stened by reports that France would not in
terfere with Italy, where the condition of the affairs of
Charles Albert more desperate.
He had asked an amistice of Radisky, which was re-
fused except which the King declared he would
rather fall at the head of the army with his sons than
accept at 0kt
1t was added that assistance from France was hopeless,
unless England Joined in the Intervention The Sardin-
ian ambassador has formally demanded French interven-
ton aiNI5 u
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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE,
Washington, ID. c., August 8, 1915.
oh' Kermit me TO tender to you my grateful acknowl-
edgents Tor the numerous and valuable books and publ
cohS received oy this institution through your kind
oi'ce rom the various branches of the government of
France and from generous and enlightened of
your country who have placed the proceeds of their gan
and toll in hands, be appropriated to the pyomoton
Of the benevolent ard phianthopic work of national in
terchange.
This noble enterprise, which owes its origin to vour de-
voton enthusiasm and persevering energy will mark n
new era IN civilization Nations, by the rich
treasures OF intellect, science, and will cultivate to-
wards each other sentiments OF mutual respect sympathy
ana good-wll and thus will they learn suppress those
bad passions and which lead contention hostltv
and boodshed and which have scourged afflicted the
world with sangunary and desolating wars To achieve
so great victory the passions and of men and
nations by such noble MEANS will be the proudest of
man triumphs. Humanity will applaud, and Christianity
will bless the humble who the author and the hero
of this greatest OF moral victories.
Many strong ties growing of the early events of our
national history have long existed unite your great and
dred principles, free institutions and mutual interests inn
pels both closer fraternity, concord and harmony The
munifcence OF your iusous country has literally endow
ed you with the means to the aternal ties and to
cultivate the peaceful sentiments which happily exist be-
tween the two greatest republics o the New and the Old
World How enviable be entrusted with mission so
exalted and truly great!
In conclusion take pleasure in assuring Won that Won
may at all times rely upon cordial cooperation in the
benedcent undertaking which you have devoted rse
And allow to express my sincere regard for You person
ally, with my best wishes for your the hope
that may often be permitted to welcome you to our
county the noble GRAND of cuivatng peace and
good will among nations. ~
l am, with the highest respect and consideration your
obedient servant
EDMUND BURKE
Comn ssioner of Patents
M ALEXANDRA VATTEMARE,
Washington d. G..
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We learn that Of the volunteers who let this county
decided whg was asked, after he arrived if he wa
a Taylor man. He replied that he not and whe
asked for his cusons he said he would not vote for Genera
Taylor because he did think him competent This volun
be of information and intelligence
The North Carolina volunteers were assigned TO Gen lay
tors command and the men, therefore, had every oppo
unity General Taylor and to form their opinions
his fitness for the Office of President From all we cn'
carn do not believe that more than of five o
the North Carolina volunteers will for General Taylor
Raleigh (N o. Standard.
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[By magnetic telegraph for the Baltimore SUM-

New ORLEANS, Aug IL. 81 a. m.
We have advces from Vera Cruz TO the Sd instant. The
revolution has been entirely suppressed the Indians
disarmed and all the prisoners discharged pedging
themselves to support the government Nearly all the
Americans left in Mexico the departure of troops
have gone to Yucatan.
SECOND DESPATCH,
NKw ORLEANS, Aug Is, noon.
Later intelligence from Campeachy has just been re-
ceved The latest dates the 9th instant The Yu
Indians have been defeated by the whites in several
engagements, and the latter have reaken from the former
most of the captured towns.
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Vermont.

letter received yesterday morning from an &C.
tive politician in Vermont, who expresses the opinion
that Taylor cannot carry that State. Northern seem
TO think that the adoption of the abolition platform a
Buffalo will draw wings and aboitonists to Mr.. Var
Buren's standard mainly Few democrats will now join
him.
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o. The Ladies' and Gentlemen of Washington, ana
The vicinity invited sale OF refreshments
fancy articles under the Spa Badensburg, Wed
nesday, the Odd OF August O'clock II lair II not, th
fair day The object OF the sale is TO defrny church
debt
Aug. Is
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(Ss- Tho Latter Day saints.-Chares r. Dana, OF
the elders of the church of Latter Day Saints God willing
will, Sunday next, at p deliver lecture in Tenn.
peance Hall, street. upon the subject of the Mormon
people and their faith.
Aug IS ' at
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o. Notice.-By Divine permission, the Rev Mr.. TILL.
will preach in the street Presbye Church.
next Sabbath morning and the Rev. Mr.. FINKLE in the
afternoon. Services commence at ii o'clock, m, and
O'Clock p. m. ~ Aug 10
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For the Union
Iperceive by an article in the Union OF "Wednesday
last, that certain Mr Henry Bib, fugitive slave .
figured conspicuously among the orators Of the late
Buffalo convention and named in the same category
with Messrs. Giddings, Butler, Wilson, &C.
He somewhat notorious a few years since as an
abolition lecturer Michigan believe under the drec
ton and the charge of the anslavery society of that
State Sometime in the year ls4243, finding other re-
sources failing him, he established house of infamy in
Grswod street. in the city of Detroit, which became the
nightly of the negro gamblers Of that city, and upon
one occasion vigant police officer nabbed less than
thirteen OF the gang chiefly servants in the various public
houses Of that city Here at the instance of this same
"Mr. Henry Bibb fugitive save"and upon that occa-
sion lucky enough TO become fugitive from Justice
these negroes expended their weekly earnings and no
doubt their weekly pilferings
1t is not much surprising that such fellow should
have somewhat to say in disparagement of Gen Cass,
nor that he should find willing and applauding listeners
at such gathering as the late Buffalo convention.
NOTA BENE.f
sour correspondent speaks of the commitment of Henry
Bib Detroit from the most intimate personal knowledge
of the fact indeed, he the committing magistrate
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MARRIED.

On the 18th day of November s47 In the
Alderman MIcHsII, Mr. GEORGE w. TAYLOR to Miss ANNA
DRAPER eldest daughter of
of Philadelphia, Of Washington city d. C. - :
0ly- Philadelphia papers will please copy. i