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Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

THE Duke oy BoRDEAux. ux.--The lineal heir 10
the throne Of France is the Duk. Of Bordeaux,
about q year. Of age. An American gentleman
who, year or two since resided in the South Of
France, near the city Of Blos, the ancient seat of
her Kings, says that, at iha, time the Duke Of
bordeaux was very popular among all classes; 80
much so that the people had purchased aud pre-
sented to him an ancient palace in Bois, built by
Francis |, over thres hundred years ago, 10 which
was attached an estate OF a number Of miles in
extent The Duke accepted the gift and order.
ed tina, its revenues should te devoted TO the sup
polt Of the poor In case the final decision Of
France should be advepeto Republic, the claim,
Of this young man to the throne may be looked
at with much more favor than those Of the de-
scendants Of him who has used the power confer
red by the people in endesyors TO ensIavs them
Strange as il may seem, il is said that many old
NapOleors are fayoring the Duke Of Bordeaux
Boston Traveller.
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

Col. FREMoNT.--ll was stated by one
OF our Washington correspondents recent.
ly, says the Baltimore Sun, that Col. Ere.
mont was still an officer Of the Army. the
impression being that the President had de.
cined to accept his resignation. We now
have the positive assurance from a cor.
respondent at Washington, that Col. Ere.
mont received an official announcement Of
the acceptance Of bis resignation on the
'l4th Of last month, and is therefore no long.
sr attached 10 the Army.
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26
FRrreur ON Mn. Apams RrxaIs,.

FREIGHr on Ma. ApAn.' RrSAISS-
A statement lately in some oil the Northern
papers, that The New Haven Railroad
Company charged freight on Mr.. Adams
remains, we withheld, Tor want of coniir.
nation, at tho time il was made. We
learn from the Boston Times. however,
that the Mayor of New Haven has come
out with statement, from which il appears
The charge was justly alleged-that the
fares, and the freight, were demanded, and
the body OF The iIu'lrlous dead was first
placed in an old lrrlghl cur, and only re.
moved 10 passenger ca:. when remon
siIances were made.
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

The grand jury Of Richmond county,
South Carolina, have presented a true bill
against the custom pursued by candidates
for public offices, of giving barbccues and
treating al public places. This is repre-.
sented as debasing and corrupIiug the NOR.
ais OF their constituents, the community
around them, and producing such a state
Of things as altogether to exclude "hs
honorable, The talented and high.minded
poor man" from occupying any Office oil
public trust or honor in the district.
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26
The New York papers have intelligence

The New York papers have intelligence
from California to the I'd Of February:
The volunteers, it seems, under Colonel
Stevenson, had become disorderly and dis
obedient, and some OF them had been ar.
rested. The MeIcans had again become
belligercnt and restive under The American
rule, and were threatening fresh attacks.
!, was reported that eight America ns--
among them two oiiicers-had been cap
lured by body Of $50 mounted Californi.
ans. Col. Stevenson was daily expecting
an attack at his post in Upper California.
The barque Wilton, Capt. Gelslon, was
a, Mazatlan, Feb. I'd
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

PrhLicAuos or Tnr Tat.rr.-The Senate has
been engaged IN an attempt 10 discover the Agen'
ey. through which a eopy Of the Treaty was
oblaiGed for publication. |, appointed an inyesii.
eating committee Of five, II met and examined
the correspondent who communicated the doea.
men, ta the New York Herald. Ills testimony
positively eseulpated the Senate, its officers and
printer. The Senate Is determined 10 enforce a
ngid scrutiny into the affair
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

P,NoaNA-Cap, Denayan, who was taken
prisoner in Mexico, aud sold by his eap,Ors, has
60, up a splendid Panorama Of the battles in
Mexico. painted on two miles Of canvass, which
be Is exhibiting in Pittsburgh The Captain is a
jOurneymau printer, and was compelled TO handle
Mexican type for some months, much against
lis will
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

FiRrs At PirrBuR0u.-There were Eve fires at
Pittsburgh on the 10Th inst, Ten dwellings and
four large smoke houses containing upwards Of
100000 pounds Of bacon, were destroyed. The
loss is estimated a, S35.OOO.
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

The new constitution Of Illinois cuts down the
salary Of the Governor from $4,000 10 $500;
Secretary aad Treasurer Of State, from $1,000
each is $500; and the pay Of members Of the
Legislature from 50 per day to 81 per day, for
the first forty days, and 81 per day for the re.
maiuder Of the session.
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

Nav oaLr,Ss corroS M,EKrr--on the is'h
inst, les amounted 10 aoe0 bales, including
lat Of milIing al q, and one Of strictly mddling
al 5ie Sales on the 18th 5000 bales at 81 sic'
for midling. - 81 for good middlng and q
fer Liverpool fair.
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

1t is reported, on the authority of a letter re.
ceived a, New York, that Louis Philippe had
come TO the determination to fix bis future resi-.
denee, with his family, in the United States
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

1t appears from a report Of the U, S. Secretary
Of State to the U. 5. House Of Representatives
that the whole number Of passengers who arrived
in the United States during the year lsi7 was
23g,4s0.
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

1t Is said that NJ Pageot, cx.Ministcr from
France, is about TO leave Washington for Ken.
lucky, which he intends making his place Of per-
manent residence
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

Tng Ci,Y MEETING AT NAsnyiLLE.-We learn
from the Nashville Gazette ihaiihe Clay meeting
IN that city on the 10Th inst. was attended by sew.
eral hundred persons, and tina, it was charac,ized
by great enthusiasm. Gov. Jones made long and
able speech. which created deep impression
Strong resolutions were adopted avowing prefer.
cncc for NJ, Clay as the Wing candidate for the
Presidency.
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

Agreai number Of emgrants from Hayre, sew.
ehty Of whom have arrived in New Orleans. have
purchased large tract of land on Red river, in
Texas, with the intention Of forming a community
there
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

ns SAID that the entire force Of the French
navy does not fall short Of 300 ships Her steam
Ia nS'y Is equal 10 that Of England being coupos.
horse power. VI '''VVo
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

The Little Roek papers announce the death
Of Joshua VI. Danley. lie was thrown from his
horse on the 18th inst with such violence as to
cause almost instant death
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26
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rive are authorized 10 announce braNahn
us,,.srr.p, as a candidate TO represent Hemp
.lead county In the next Legislature
rrw. are authorized to announce j BRANCH
s,NpErra as candidate for The once Of eee''''
OF Hampstead county
rive are authorized to announce SIMON T.
s,SpfRs as a candidate for reelection 10 the
oiliee Of Clerk Of Hampstead county
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

Hon. A. Dixon. Lieut. Governor Of Kentucky,
a, late Wing meeting held in Henderson county,
Ky moved iha, Henry Clay was the choice Of
the whgs for the Presidency. Notion unani.
mously adopted.
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

Ma cLaY ~ rnR FnLp.-M olay's circular
declaring hi. intention of submitting his name to
the Wig National Convention, will be found in
another column.
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

Three thousand emigran,s arrived at New York
city on the 4th inst. More than three thousand
arrived on the preceding day-makinr upward,
o. aiI thousand 10 tive daya
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

DEATH oF Col BoAFoEp.-This gentleman, for
many years distinguished officer Of engineer, and
9'd9ance in the United Stated army, died sud.
d'nly at Boston on the evening Of th. 25th ult.
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

The Wing Legislative caucus Of New
York declare Henry Clay the first choice
Of the wings Of that Slatel
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

The wings have carried Connecticut by an
increased majority. The entire State ticket is
ttumPhantly elected
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

The Washington correspondent ofihe Baltimore
Sun says that Mr.. Buchanan has been completely
sseolPsted from the charge Of having dvulged the
treaty with Mexico q.
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

4 1 llie census Of Iowa Is just completed. In 1910
ulaiiou Of ll6,20s nus "'" pop
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

There is man in Boston whose eyes are so
large that, when he winks, the wind Of his eyelids
will blow eut candle
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26

The Natchrz Courier reports a very
dangerous counterfeit. It is 4 counterfeit
Victoria sovereign dated is42, admirably
executed and well calculated 10 deceive the
best Judges. |, is slightly thicker than the
genuine coin, rings well, but weighs only
llA grains, being 8 grains lighter than
genuine coin Of this description.
Washington telegraph., 1848-04-26
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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-20
Important from Mexico.

Adyces from the city of Mexico TO the cath
ult, have been received. A revolution under
Paredes was proceeding. The troops sent a
painst him were deserving. Orders had been
issued by Gen. Arista, the minister of war to
to shoot every superior officer taken IN arms.
The propunciamcnlo of Paroles was signed
by about 300 officers. He had taken posses
sion of the mint at Juannato, and drawn thence
5000 900, for the support Of his army. His
advance guard under Jaurata had entered
Qucrc,aro, after some fighting between the
government troops and the insurgents, in
which the latter were successful.
Strong fears were entertained that Parcdes
would overthrow the Government. A large
"conducta" had reached Mexico in safety
The mercan troops had all left Tampico.
In Nucatan the Indians had approached ve-
ry near Campeachy, and burned seven estates,
and the villages of PopmaXan and Piche.-
Another village is also reported to have been
burned. The troops sent against the Indians
had mutnied and returned.
In the province Of Merida the troops gained
same advantage, but on the nth 1000 Indians
entered village nine leagues from Merida.
VENEzUELA.-There had been an engage
ment at Maracalbo between the fleets of Paez
and Monagas, in which the former was sue
cesful, and one of the vessels of the latter was
captured Three others had arrived at Port,
Cabello.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-20

cluded all choice by the community as to the
nature and'form of its government-proceeded
at once toiniringe and materially change the
most essential rights Of property and person ;
and to endeavor to tie up so enectually the Ma
tional Assembly, which had been convoked to
form Constitution, as to make il impossible
to deviate from the wild and destructive theo-
ries they had promulgated, whatever might
be the wishes and determination of the AS
seInbly's constituents. Among these the
scheme of making the State responsible for
the finding Of occupation and adequate wages
for all the workmen in the community was
prominent, and necessarily, and apart from the
manner in which il was carried out, led to con-
sequences of which the late fearful and de-
plorable copvulson was the natural fruit.
FiRE IN PRovIDEScE.-We learn from the
Journal, that fire broke out on Sunday
morning, in the rear of the building next to
the Witaker building, in North Main street,
Providence, which nearly destroyed the build
ing. ]. o. & j. r.. Porter, Jewellers, were
burnt out Loss $4,000. Insured $4,000.
Carpenter & Congden, Crockcry dealers
lost their entire stock, including their books
Loss $4,000. Among the other occupants
of the building were Rufus Green, Jr. Loss
twenty cases Of goods, covered by insurance.
Edward Beaverly, tailor,-Loss slight
Green e. Armstrong. Loss 81 ,OOO--insurcd
Geo. Eaton, few hundred dollars worth of
furniture. Work g. Hodges, talors-insur-
ed.
In the Granite building, the store of S. +.
Valentine was slightly injured, and that ofG
g. ID. Taylor, much injured. The Transcript
office in the upper story was injured by water
and the type and presses thrown into much
confusion. Insured. The Herald office was
also injured. Mr. Oldham, engraver, suffered
some loss. Abel Foster, grocer, on Canal
street, had his goods damaged by water. The
origin of the fire is not known. The building
is owned by II. B. Downs and others. lnsur-
ed.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-20

BEAUTIFUL SWORD FOR GEH. oTT.--Thc
Philadelphia North American of Saturday,
s1vs:
We saw Yesterday, at the United States llo-
tel. most magnificent sword, bearing this III
scrption.
Presented by the prop'c Of the State of
Louisiana to Major General Winfcid Scott,
Cor his gallan,ry and genoralsbip exhibited ot
the siege of Vera Cruz, in the battles of Cerro
Gordo. Cou,reras, Churubusco, Molno del
Rey, Chapultepec, and to his final entry into
the city of Mexico"
The blade, which was manufactured by the
well known artfcers Amcs q Co., Of Cabot
vile, Mass, is engraved with various devices.
The scabbard of gold, ornamented with heavy
scroll work. 1t bears the arms Of the State OF
Louisiana, Ga pelican feeding her young) and
with the mounting, &c. was made by Hyde q
Goodrich of New Orleans. The guard is orna-
ncnted by "A magnificent topaz, and the hit
surmoun,ed by an eagle bearing in his talon a
scroll with the inscription. Mexican CAPITA
In consequence of the General not stopping
nj New Orleans the citizens have deputed an
aid TO the Governor of Louisiana, Chas ;.
Stewart, Esq, son Of the gallant Ccmmo dore,
to bear the gift to the veteran hero. Altogeth-
er it is almost splendid gift to one who has
in every way deserved II.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-20

A Coop SroRY-Not taken from Joe Mil
Ter, is told of Senator Allen during his visi, to
Philadelphia
When on board the boat, and about TO leave
the city, Gen Cass being fatigued, requested
Senator Allen to return his acknowledgements
to the crowd which had accompanied him TO the
wharf. Mr. Allen ascended the deck and
commenced The captain of a steamboat
which had como in loaded with Wing Dele
gates, undertook to drown his vice by letting
off the steam. Aliens voice raised, and so did
the noise of the steam pipe, and thus they had
it, whistle steamboat, scream Allen but the
stentorian lungs of the latter prevailed, and far
above the noise of the engine was heard the
trumpet-toned voice of the tall Senator.
The captain gave it up-swearing that it
was the first time his boat was ever beat
Talk no more about the bull that was butted
of the bridge by locomotive, when West
ern Democrat can talk down steamboat.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-20

IMPORTANT FROM ST. MARTlNs.-Lnsur-
rection and Emancipation Of Slaces.-1he
barque Polka arrived at Boston Saturday fore
noon, from ST. Martins 2Sth ult. Capt. Law
renee makes the following report ofslave revolts
and emancipation in that vicinity
The emancipation of the Slaves took place
on the French portion of the Island of St. Mar
tins on the Sd of June, and the whole black
population, en- m0sse, paraded the streets, with
tokens of rejoicing. After several days part
of them returned to work on the plantations,
while others remained unoccuped, but quiet.
In consequence of the emancipation Of sla-
very in the French part of the Island Of St.
Martin, the estate owners and other proprietors
on the Dutch part had met and agreed TO COM
mence their treatment of slaves on the free
principle, and to grant such amelioration as
was consistant, and at once to ask the mother
Government to complete the work of emanci-
patton.
At St. Eustatius, there had been revolt Of
the negroes, in suppressing which several were
wounded. The ringleaders were taken and
placed on board the Dutch man-of-war Pyl,
bound to Curacao, where they will be tried.
Ii is also stated that four negroes were killed
during the insurrection at St. Eustastia.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-20

Gen. TAYLoR's NoMINATIoN. The Ra-
leigh IN. c. Register copies the statement
in the New Orleans Picayune of the lst, that
Gen. Taylor had not, up to that day, received
an official notification of his nomination by the
Philadelphia Convention, and adds
We know that Gov. Morehead addressed
a letter to Gen. Taylor, announcing his nomi-
nation and asking his acceptance, on the even
ing of Friday, the 9th of June, and despatched
it by mail That the General has not rcceiv-
ed it, whether the result of crime or accident
in mail agents, is much TO be regretted. We
doubt not that Gov. Morehead, on seeing tho
above paragraph, will repeat his communica,
ton by the most expeditions means"
The New Orleans Picayune of the 9th inst,
received by the mail this morning. says that
Gen. Taylor, who was then in New Orleans,
had not, at the time, received Gov. Morehead's
letter.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-20

TCP Mr. MANGUM of North Carolina, in a
late speech in the U. S. Senate, made one re-
mark, which will carry JOY to the heart Of ev-
cry Northern freeman. lie said
"That Northern Wings would find South
ern Wings true on the question of the admis-
sion of New Mexico and California as States.
The Southern Wings would unite with North
ern Wings to keep them out Of this glorious
confederacy of States. lie for one would nev-
er vote for the admission of States with such a
population into the Union
He would rather New Mexico and the Cal
ifornians should disappear in an earthquake
rather they should return TO the dominion of
Santa Anna. than that the harmony Of these
Unled States should be jcoparded-the integ-
rity of the Union be threatened.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-20

FuSERAL EXPENSES oF Mn. ADAMS. From
the recently published volume of Acts and
Resolves of the Legislature. of Massachusetts
1918, containing also the roll of accounts, it
appears that the amount paid from the State
treasury. for expenses consequent upon the
death of John Quincy Adams, was 50 ,066 "a.
Of which sum, nearly half Isl ,322 30) was
the fremont House bill for board of the Con-
pressional Committee and Sl95 80 paid 10
the same house for entertainment of officers on
the day Of the legislative ccrenonials, April
i5th.-The bill of expenses ot Springfield was
about $500.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-20

CHEAP PosrAoE.-The following sentiments,
long ago put forth by DIR. VIM. T.. .Channing,
(see his Works, Vol. page 353,) lie at the
foundation Of the cheap postage movement, and
no practical man who assents to them will fail
to throw his whole influence in favor of the
lowest rate consistent with the preservation Of
the privilege from abuse:
1--WE have not yet exhausted the question,
how government may bost strengthen and per-
petuate our Union. There is one of its estab
lshmenls, which, in this point of view, we
highly value, and which we fear, is not suifi-
GENTLY priced for the high benefit it confers.
We refer to the Post office. The faculties
which this institution ahordsto the government
for communication with all parts OF the country,
are probably regarded by many as the most
important national service which it renders.
But il does incomparaby more for us as com
munity. 1t does much towards making us one,
by admitting free communication between dis
tant parts Of the country which no other chan
mel ofistercouse could bring together. Ii binds
the whole country in a chain of sympathies,
and makes 1t in truth one great ncighorhood.
Ii promotes kind of society between the sea-
shore and mountains. II perpetuates friend
ships between those who are never to meet a.
gain. 1t binds the family in the new settle
ment and the half.cleared forest to the cutiva-
ted spot from which it emigrated. 1t facilitates,
beyond calculation, commercial connexions, and
the interchange of products. On this account,
we always greve to see statement Of the rev.
enue accrung to government from the Post
office. 1t ought not TO yield cent to the trea-
sury. 1t should simply support itself. Such
importance do we attach to the freest commu-
nication between all parts of the country, so
much do we desire that the poor, as well as the
rich, may enjoy the means Of intercourse, that
we would sooner have the Post Office tax on
the revenue, than one of its sources"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-20

IToRRIDLE BuTcHERY ~ 1PswIcH.-On
Tuesday night last, man named Adams,
aided, it is believed, by an lrshman in his en-
ploy. while under the influence of liquor, en-
tered the residence of,wo persons, male and
female, and without the least provocatlon cut
their throais from ear to ear, and cut their
bodies into small pieces, portion OF which
were thrown into the river, and the remainder
packed away in barrels, in his cellar, where
they have since been found and identified.
The fact that the female was IN delicate clrcunl-
stances, adds TO the atroclty of this deep dyed
crime Adams has been arrested, and is now
in Ipswich Jail l.-NarJurWon AdrertiScr
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-20
am, sir, your obcdient servant.
II. TAYLOR.

The SEA SERPENT AGAIN Capt. Samuel
Thomas, of the schr. Elizabeth ). Lciper, ar
rival at Chester Delaware county on Saturday
last, from Boston reports that when about ten
miles east Of Block Island, on Friday last, be-
tween three and four o'clock, he discovered Il
huge snake, which appeared to be about one
hundred and fifty feet long, as near as he could
Judge, swimming slowly along, a short dis
lance from his vessel headed towards New
port beach, probably.l The ocean was per-
fecily calm at the time, and nearly the whole
length OF the animal could be plainly scen.-
The hands on board the vessel concur in the
statement of the captain, all of them having
seen the serpent for some time without the aid
of glass. The head was as large as a fifteen
gallon cask, and the body about the size of a
common flour barrel in circumference. 1t was
black and distinctly visible for the space of halt
an hour. - Chester, Del. co., Republican.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-20

A Coon THINe.-The House Of Rcpresen-
tatives has done one good thing, which we
hope will not be undone by the Senate. 1t
has voted that the mileage Of a member of Con-
grcss shall not exceed $1,000 for any session.
The abuse which has crept into this item Of
Congressional pay is enormous; constructive
journeys have sweled it in many instances, in
to sum sufficiently large enough to support a
large family in extravaganza for year. The
members from Texas have as an Instance,
drawn $1,000 for mileage for single session.
while the cost Of the journey to and from home
is hardly 5000.