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THE COURT OF INQUIRY AT FREDERICK

Lieut.. Col. HowARD and Lieut.. LosGsTREET under
examination before the Court on the 9Th instant We find
in their testimony little to interest the public The evidence
Of Lieut. L., however, would show that the Mexi-
officer alleged to have been shot by Gen. Pillow in single
combat fell under fire Of some fifty muskes
At the close Of his testimony, Paymaster Bennett
troduced to mpeach the cedby Of Paymaster Burns To
question put by the prosecutions ascertain the state OF
feeling Of Burns towards Gen. Scott the defence objected in
writing. Gen. s. replied that he desired prove that the
said Burns threatened vengeance against him account Of
official act Of his as far back February, Is47."
The Court sustained the objection Of the Defence but eek
pressed their dsapprova Of the language and Of the
illusions of Gen. Pillow to the prosecution in making bis OBJ
lection"
On the 9th instant Psymasters KIRBr and BEsSEr
examined before the Court relative to Gen. Pillows
ion with the amsce, and Gen. Tw1ees upon the battle Of
Contreras The latter officer testified that although the
nor brgader officer upon the ed and associated with Gen.
Pillow, bis superior in rank, intmaon had been given
him Of the original plan Of battle in pursuance Of which
Gen. p would wish the public infer the battle had been
fought
On the 10th Gen PSRck appeared on the stand and tes
tilted that he had heard Gen. p condemn the amstce
previous to the 22d Of August that Mr. Freaner had been
introduced to him by Gen. P. man Of trust &c and
upon other points respecting his furnishing matter for pub
LEGATION. Baltimore Patriot
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LATEST FROM MEXICO.
FROM THE new ORLEANS BuLIxrrs or JOSE

BULLETIN JUsE 8.
The United States steamer WaferUifch, Lieut.
ToTTEN, arrived here yesterday from Vera Cruz,
having left that place on the lst instant.
By this arrival learn that the siege train and heavy
tlery left the city Of Mexico the 29h Gen. PATrERsos,
with his division Of volunteers follow the 3lst and
the next column would be the volunteers under Gen. MAR
SHALL The regulars will then follow in succession. Gen.
KEARsrs command will be the first and Gen. WoRrH will
bring up the All the arrangements made for
porting the sick and wounded and the whole army will be
promptly Withdrawn from the CITY,
In order to avoid lar possible unnecessary risk Vera
Cruz of the troops will march into that city, except as
transports ready receive Them and then they will merely
march through the town and be Immediately embarked.
The main body of the army will concentrate Jaapa and
the National Bridge, and proceed Vera Cruz in de,ach
mens as fast as transportation is prepared for them
portion of the regulars will be embarked for the Rio
Gande, to take up positions at different points the
boundary portion will be embarked for the Atlantic
ports, and the balance for New Orleans.
The volunteers from the Atlantic States viii all be embark
ed for ports their respective homes and those the
| Western States will all come to New Orleans
The whole force embark from Vera Cruz, it said will
be li00 officers $4,000 rank and file, and 5000 team
4 sters, &c.
Our Commissioners still Queretao and would pro-
baby remain there for time longer
We pleased learn that there but little Of the
vomito Vera Cruz and was not all considered
| epidemic FORM
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What " Gentleman may do and whof he taay not do
He may carry brace Of partrdges but leg Of mutton
He may be in the omnibus box at the opera but not
the box of omnibus He may be in stall inside the
theatre but not at stall outside one He may dust another
persons jacket but not brush his own He may kill
in duel but he mustn't eat peas with his knife He
may thrash coal HEAVIER but be mustn't ask twice for soup
He may pay his debts Of honor but he not trouble him
self about his rsdesmens bills He may drive stage coach,
but he mustn't take carry coppes He may ride horse
jockey but he mustn't exert himself in the least to get his M
ing He must forget what he himself a. gem
teman but he need mind what he owes as gentleman
to his tailor He may do any thing, any body in fact
within the range OF genemango through the nsolvent
debtors court turn billiard markerbut he must never on
any account carry brown paper parcel appear in the
without pair Of goves.--N O. Della.
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We learn from the " Union = of yesterday morn
ing, that so violent are the Barnburner presses
in the city of New YORK, they scarcely treat
Messrs. BENTON, ALLEN, and the other distin-
guished citizens now on visit to the Empire city,
with decent respect. The New York Evening
/. Post asks COL BENTON whether he has come to
New York to propose. over the grave of Silas
Wright, disgraceful cooperation with his assas-
sins?' The New York Globe insinuates that the
: friends and companions of Gen. CAss have gone
to New York to establish the dominion of the
Shareholders over free territory"
The Editor of the official paper, who is at the
same time /" the head and front" of his party, is
really entitled to sympathy IN the very unpleasant
predcament in which he is placed just now, by the
headstrong will of these same Barnburners.
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FROM YUCATAN.

The Vera Cruz .4rco IRIS Of the 3lst utmo has
advices from Merida to the 22d ultimo from which
we extract the following
On the 18th the Governor Of the State received the
municaon of the Government of Mexico offering send
force to the assistance OF Yucatan.
" From the Of Cian district Of Moul, the Govern
ment troops obliged reIea, fighting The Indians
occupied the town, burnt houses and then left when
the troops retired.
other places there had been actions between the
whites and savages in of which the Indians de-
feated.
The Indians concentrating their forces around Izama
and Tcu very important points, of which they wish
possess themselves There is in each sufficient force
sst he and the gasons far have conducted themselves
well, making sales destroy the entertainments of the In
dams and frequently beating them.
The Boetn OF the nth says that the Indians evidently
becoming less confident they have again offered treat
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RESPONSE FROM BUFFALo. IN. w

The spirit and enthusiasm Of $40 rising throughout the
land. The nomination Of TAYLOR and FILLMORE meets with
hearty response from the Of the people every where
and already the presages Of victory In the
which up from the hearts Of feemen for the Hero of Pso
Alto, Resaca de Ia Palma, Monterey, and Buena Vista
The Wings Of Buffalo out in their strength last
ing to respond to the action Of the county
Philadelphia An immense crowd gathered in the Park and
the Of cannon the lighting up Of the bonres mingled
with soulstng music and the congratulations Of those who
have long baed together the prospect before them told
that the campaign opened, and that the Wing party are
determined to march the Presidential chair and like their
great leader, give battle the enemy and overthrow him.
wherever they shall meet him.
Buffalo Com. ADJ. Of Tuesday.
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The Ohio "Press" Democratic paper, in a num-
ber contains card from the Editor in which he says that
he has determined discontinue the regular publication.
supplementary number will be published in week two
when tho for this action will be laid before the readers
of the Press ill which time suspension Of opinion is asked
The Press" will not endorse the action Of the Baltimore
Convention nor the nomination Of Lewis Cass. Being
purely Democratic" and finding itself placed by the action
ofthe party in position it does not choose to occupy the
Editor supends his publication, and asks bis readers to "su
pend" their opinions Boston Afas.
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SENATE, JUsE IL, ls4s.

SENATE, JUSE IL, ls45.
GENTLEMEN have received your most kind letter and in
vtaon of this days date in which you pleased express
your regret my intended resignation of my in the Sc
of the United States and request that would post
pone my departure from Washington long enough to dine
with them you) such day and such hour will suit
your (my) convenience"
This unexpected mark Of your kindness and regard
does too much honor. Your commentator, gentlemen,
praise indeed It is far know, beyond any merit Of mne
But yet will take it TO my heart testimony Of your per-
sonal regard vi. treasure precious treasure, and it
will grow in my memory as long memory shall last.
have language in which make you suitable acknow-
Judgments. will ask you believe that receive this
mony" of your confidence, respect and esteem" with
the heart full Of feeling that know not how express.
have only to add, that accept, with pleasure the nv-
aton to dine with you. The necessity Of my speedy depar
from this city obiges for the day
have the honor to be- with great respect your obedent
servant, ]. J. CRITTENDEN.
To the Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER and others,
Of the Senate
The Hon. JoHS s. PEsDLErox and others,
Of the House Of Representatives..
And w. w. SEAroS, Esq. and Others
Of the Citizens Of Washington.
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THREE PoErs PuzzLE-I led the horse to the sta
bic, when fresh perplexy removed the harness
without difficulty, but after many attempts could
the collar Ia despair called for assistance when
aid drew near. Mr.. WoRDswoRTa brought his inge-
nuy into exercise but after several unsuccessful efforts he
enqushed the achievement thing altogether mpractica
bic. Mr.. CoLKRrDeK tried his hand, but showed no
the poor horse neck almost TO sanguaon and the great
danger Of his eyes, he gave the useless task pronouncnr
that the horses head have grown goui dropsy) since
the collar put "for, he said, ii was downright
impossby for such huge fronts pass through 50 mar
collar Just this instant girl came near
and understanding the Of CONSERVATION sL La
said She you don't go about the work in the right
way you should DO like this when tuning collar com
petely upside down, she slipped il of in moment to our
great humiliation and wondermen each satisfied afreh that
there heights of knowledge the world to which we had
not yet attained Cotth's Life Of CoLridge.
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CosrIAeRarIos IN NoRFoLK.-on Thursday morning,
between twelve and o'clock, fire broke Norfolk
IN the lumber yard Of Messrs Ferguson Mhado situated
on the south side Of Wide Water street, which spread with
fearful raPidy in every direction, destroying almost every
building south Of Water street, between Fsyette the
west and Commerce street the east On the north side Of
Water street. commencing with the Bethel church. the flames
extended west crossing Fayette Washington street, thence
to Main street. sweeping both sides Of Fayete street, and the
entire square between that and Washington street. In all
xtywo buildings valued $780, 0oO besides goods
and personal effects the of $780, OO0 were des
troyed.
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An incident connected with the Ratification
meeting in this city Monday night last deserves
notice which we should have taken earlier had
we been earlier aware of the fact. Better late than
never however is as true of this as of many other
things.
After the adjournment of the meeting number
of the citizens present called at the lodgings of
few of the Wing Members nearest to the place of
meeting. The hour was so late that they had all
retired for the night. But Mr.. Speaker WINTHROP
answered the appeal in eloquent strains; intimated
his entire assent to the nominations of TAYLOR and
FILLMORE, and, far as he could, pledged his State
to the support Of them. Mr.. WEBSTER rose, but
not able to apparel himself for encountering the
night air before the crowd had departed, was not
heard; but, had he been, would probabY have ex-
pressed also his determination to abide by the no.
limitations Mr.. AsHMUN has under his own hand
given his opinion of the matter in better phrase than
we could. Mr.. billiard and Mr. THIBoDAUx re-
sponded in eloquent speeches in support of the
nominations.
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The New York Express saws ,hat MI. JOINS We Bpnrr

The New York Express says that Mr.. JoHs VAN Bunrs
In the OF his remarks the Barnburner meet
ing gave nickname to Gen. Commander, the nine-voiced
ventoquist from South Carolina, which will be likely stick
to him
The constitution recognises principle (said Mr. v. b.
which gives one white man in South Carolina owning FIVE
slaves the power Of four votes whereas white in New
York can vote but but the constitution does provide
CONTINUES Mr. V. 3D. that in South Carolina shall
vote nine times in Baltimore, and sevenytwo from New
York shall not vote at all CHEERS Whatever scourge
there may be for Northern white in the constitution
there is such cat onine aiscouge that Tremendous
sheenng.ol
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salute Of hundred guns fred Boston Common
Monday honor Of the Wing nominations for President
and Vice President of the United States
The Wings Of Portland, Maine, on Thursday afternoon,
upon the reception Of the report that Gen. TAYLOR had been
nominated, fired salute Of one hundred guns.
similar salute also fired in Salem, Mass
The Wings Of New London Comm greeted the nomina-
tons with national salute
AT Albany, New York, a salute of hundred guns an
nounced the nominations.
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RAILROAD AccIDEST.-A serious accident occurred on
Tuesday the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac rail-
road within about eleven miles OF Richmond The axle of
the baggage gave way when there four stand
ing outside the platform The conductor had previously
requested them inside in accordance with the rules of
the company In consequence Of the breakage the cars came
in contact with each ohe when the four persons outside were
less injured Mr.. Thomas Tnsley had his leg bro
KEN Dr. Hundey received considerable injury in his foot Mr.
Beckwth much bruised, and FIRE man so much injured
that little hopes entertained of his recovey-Rch WAie
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GEN. TAYLoR's POSITION.

We have already published an abstract of the
paper presented by the Louisiana Delegation to the
Wing National Convention, but in order to more
perfect understanding of the matter we give below
the statement entire. 1t will be that the great
objection made to Gen. TAYLOR, viz. that he and
his friends not to be bound by the decision OF
the Convention, was removed before any ballot was
taken. The document was read by Judge SAUNDERS:
The position occupied by Gen. TAYLOR in relation to the
Presidency does not be correctly understood by many
persons and for that is deemed proper by the Dele
CATION Of Louisiana make such explanation and statements
in relation to that may eecuay all
doubt in the efforts misrepresentation and misrepresentation
on that point Gen. Taylor has taken part bringing his
before the American people in connexon with the Pre-
sdency does he present his name to this Convention
candidate his friends throughout the country, rather dis
couaged than encouraged by him, have placed him prominent
y before the nation in the place occupied by the illus
trous Father Of his Country and Gen. Taylor the
nomination. He considers himself the hands Of his friends
soho haze honored him h the choice He has publicly and
repeatedly stated that they might hdraW him whenever
they thought that the interest Of the country required IL.
He does consider that under the circumstances in which
his has been brought forward, would be proper in
him withdraw himself Such has been his position since
of Monterey, and such is his position now.
"On the part of the Delegation from Louisiana will fur
Their that Gen. Taylor desires to be understood that,
in his opinion his friends ,oho into The Convention
bound to abide by its decson and to sustain the nomi
heqt and SOUL That Gen. Taylor recognises IN his
friends nthis Convention the right 10 thdraw his name,
and he ,ciH cheerf9 acquiesce such ,oithdra,oal
Gen. TAYLOR, also authorized to say ,viN hail
soM entire Satisfaction any nomination besides himself be-
ing persuaded that the welfare of country requires change
of and order the downward tendency
Of national affairs. On making this announcement the
delegates Of Louisiana wish be distinctly understood that
involves inconsistency the part Of Gen. Taylor in
the choice of this Convention should fall another II Gen
Tayos friends in this Convention withdraw him, will be
their act and not his and By the act Of uniting oh thu
Convention his friends Withaw his from the
unless he be the nominee Of this Convention and we deem
proper the Wings Of the Union that desire ths
nomination and election of Gen. Taylor the Presidency
other than national grounds
This statement was received with great satisfac
ton by all the members of the Convention.
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THE TREATY ARRIVED.

Major GRAHAM, of the Typographical Engineers,
bearer of dispatches from The United States Com
missioners at Queretaro our Government, arrived
in this city on Thursday afternoon the 9th instant,
in eighteen and half days from the city of Mexico.
We are assured that Major GRAHAM brought to
the Secretary of State the official announcement of
the final ratification of the Treaty by the Mexican
Government, accompanied by the congratulations Of
the Minister of Foreign Relations of that Govern
ment upon the conclusion of Peace between the two
countries.
We felicitate our readers, the People at home,
and their Representatives at the Capitol, upon this
contamination of the hopes of all friends of Peace,
of whatever party. We say OF whatever party ;
for we do not doubt that the news of Peace is now
little less acceptable to those who approved and have
sustained the war than to those who have condemn
ed it from the beginning.
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DINNER TO MR.. cRITTENDEN.

Public Dinner was rendered 10 the Hon. JOHN
j, CRIrTENDEN, few days ago, on the occasion
of his retirement from the Senate, by large num-
Der Of his friends in Congress and a number of
citizens of the District. The compliment may be
said to have been impromptu, but almost every
member Of the Senate at present in the city, and
large proportion of the House of Representatives,
without distinction of party, united in the invita-
ton. No similar mark of respect was perhaps
ever offered 10 any public man in this city with
more readiness or sincerity. The dinner was given
at the National Hotel, on Tuesday evening last,
and was such as in all respects to do great credit
TO that excellent establishment. Mr.. Senator MAN
GUM presided, assisted by the Hon. J. S. PEN
DLEToN and the Hon. ROBERT TooMBs, of the
House of Representatives.
The toastto Mr. CRITTENDEN, expressive OF the
sentiments Of affectionate respect and admiration
for him which animated the company, was re-
sponded to by him in eloquent and affecting
terms and addresses, all marked by fervid express
sions of regard for the distinguished guest, were
delivered by Mr.. Speaker WINTHROP, Senators
HANNEGAN. CAMERON, DAVIS, Of Mississippi, and
WEsTcoTT, and Messrs. DUER, STRoHM, DIcKEY,
HAMPTON, of New Jersey, HoUsToN, Of Della
ware, FLoURNoy, GoGGIN, PENDLEToN, BARRINGER,
HOLMES, of South Carolina, GRIRNELL, KING, of
Georgia, TooMBs, GAYLE, ToMPKINs, THIBoDAUx,
Cooke, G. b. SMITH LINCOLN, and others, of the
House Of Representatives, Commodore MORGAN,
and Messrs. GEORGE G. WASHINGTON, THos. l..
SMITH, and other gentlemen of the Disrict-each
called out by some felictous impromptu toast from
the Chair.
The following is the correspondence which pre-
coded the banquet:
WAsHISGTos, JUSE l2 ls4s.
To the Hon. JoHs j. CRIrrESDEN
The undersigned, few Of the many friends whom you
have made in the of your distinguished
public man, having heard that you about to leave Wash
ngton Immediately, in obedience call of the great State
which has honored you long, and in honong you has
much honoed herself beg that you will remain long enough
to their hands sgh testimony Of their confidence
respect and esteem, and, they will add, of their sincere
greet that any circumstances should this time make
cessary that you retire from theatre which you have
enacted and by all the qualifications of statesman and
patriot able enact useful and eminent part They
propose that you will remain long enough to dine with then
such day and at such hour will suit your convenience
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IssuRRxcrIos AND Massacre AT MARTIsIauK.--By the
British mail packet Great Western, arrived at New York
from ST. Thomas June LIST and Bermuda 6th we learn that
nsurccton Of slaves occurred Martinique on the 22d
May About hundred Of the white population, including
several and children, massacred and consera-
bic property pundercd and burnt Neither the Governor
French manofwar then lying in the harbor interfered
with the troops The last packet stated them be more
tranquil but all business suspended At Guadaloupe they
over auiet.
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BLooDsaxD FEEJEE ISLANDS whaling schoon-
er Alfred arrived Sydney, New South Wales the
OF October from the Feejee Islands September 10, short
time prior to which battle had taken place between
the chiefs Of Mebcn and Rewa, in which the latter de-
eaed but escaped with portion Of his adheents All the
habitaons Of the defeated tribe burnt by their oppo-
nen The number slain both sides amounted hum
ded the bodies of whom still remained exposed there Hap
Py the scene Of the warfare occurred distance from
their location
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we learn from the Boston Post that Mrs oLivE Bliss,
mother OF Col Bliss, the brave soldier and accomplished
scholar died at Lebanon IN H. the I'd Of June Col
BLISS was her only child and him oil her hopes and anti
cpaon seemed She lived to see her son honored
and respected Col Bliss visited his mother last winter
after an absence Of nearly seven years.
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The Surgeon General of the Army has selected for mill
tary hospital the Gulf small island called Greenwood
about three miles east of Pacagoua and opposite the mouth
of Bayou Couso The island contains eighty ninety
ofland and is thcky covered with live oak John X
Collins has been appointed supenend the erection Of the
proper buildings.
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We have been permitted by friend to make the
following extract from private letter from Gen.
TAYLOR, dated
Baron RoUoE, MAY Is, lS4s.
None but the kindest feelings exist between Mr..
Clay and myself, and he is well aware, should he
be nominated and elected, such result will cause
to me no modification or ill-feeling, but rather
pleasure and congratulations"