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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-14
WASHINGTON, May IL, 1913

w ASHlN6TON, WAY iCfo'
Yucatan and the Senate-1he Mericam Treaty..
The Senate are looking on as quietly at the work
Of determination in Yucatan, as if the preserva-
ton of human life were thing of itself beneath
the dignity of human legislation
1t was curious to hear to-day honest John Davis
talking over the massacre of the whites in Yucca
TAM precisely as he would talk over the destruction
of so much ive-oak timber He argued that there
were serious provocations given to the Indians tor
vengeance, and that hence their indiscriminate
slaughter of men, women and children, is no affair
of ours. But will let all that pass, with the SIM
pie remark that such arguments as that of Mr.. Da-
Wis to-day came strangely upon our ears, when
lpless people, in process ofrapid determination,
call to us for assistance.
We suppose Mr. Davis thought he had made a
strong point against Mr.. Polk in showing that he
had changed his views on non-inervention, since
the discussion many years ago IN Congress OF the
Panama question. But where was Mr.. Davis at
ed sides, or swaped places with Col. Polk, and does
not the latter in the exchange get the heft(we be-
lieve that's the Massachusetts word for weight)
does he not get the heft OF the bargain!
But the true secret of the opposition to the mill
tary occupation of Yucatan, is annexation. The
fear is, that it may be brought into the Presidential
election; may inefere to the rupture of the treaty
with Mexico, and thus reopen, in time for the
clIllpalpl, question: VI tIt dDSOIptlOH Oh the
whole of the republic of Mexico We think the
true way of evadng that issue is to pass this bill!
with the proviso of Mr. Lewis, which would satisfy
Mexico, save the people of Yucatan, the honor Of
this country, and put an end to the discussion, by
an lnterpOsition which must commend itself to the
civilized world.
AS for the Mexican treaty, it is supposed by
shrewd men, acquainted with Mexican diplomacy,
that it is the purpose of the Mexican government
to procrastinate the ratification in hopes of the
election of n whig President land perhaps thew
are looking confidently to the election of Mr. Clay
in which event they expect better terms. and a
smaller sacrifice ofterritory than is included in the
distinctly defined and well-chosen line of Mr. Trist.
Whatever may be the calculations of the Mex:
cans, if Scott or Taylor be the wing nominee, and
the treaty should remain in statw quo, it would not
be matter of wonder if thus it to remain till
after the election.
Meantime, we have confidence that on or before
Monday next, the Yucatan bill will be passed by
the,Senate. Mr.. Niles and Mr. Calhoun, and per-
haps Mr.. Butler, will be against it; but then, ON
the other side, we expect Mr.. Bell, and Mr.. John
son, of louisiana in its support; but having as
sumed the form of party question, its chances
are dubious in the House. w.
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WASHINGTON, May IL, 1913.
The Presidency General Tdylor-A Ne,c Fact o,


THO.
We have some new lights in reference to the
late Taylor letters 1t is now understood, or be-
heved upon strong clrcumstantlal evidence, suifi-
cient to hang man for murder, that the letter of
Old Zack, of the 10Th April, was dictated from
Richmond, Virginia, and under the impression,
after Mr. Clay's prOnu,cian,ento, that the great
Harry would be the nominee Hence the decla-
ration of Old Zack that he will be candidate
any how. 1t is,believed, upon equally strong testi-
mony, that the Allison letter was dictated from
Washington, under the conjont deliberation of
Messrs. Crittenden and Bell, of the Senate, and
Messrs Stevens, of Ga, Pendleton, Preston, Flour
noy, and Fulton, of Va, Stewart and j. II. In
gersol of Pa, and billiard, of Ala. Hence, from
their better information, the judcious proto-
col Of Old lack, and the reservation of leaving his
case in the hands of his friends. But the letter to
Richmond will require a fuller recantation, and
we are authorized to suspect that instructions have
gone down to Old Zachary to make it.
In the Richmond letter, General TAYLOR saws he
has never declared that he would Withdraw from
the field in the event of the nomination of Mr.. Clay
We arc authorized to say, by friend of Mr..
Clay, who knows the fact, that Henry Clay, at the
United States Hotel in this city, last winter exhi-
bited letter to several friends avowing the very
concession to Mr.. Clay which the Richmond letter
denies; and we are further authorized by our in
formant, to challenge old Zachary to the proof Mr.
Clay exhibited the letter to show the perfect disn-
terestedness offeeling at that time existing between
himself and old Zachary, and that, thus far, the
friends Of each might consistently be the friends Of
both.
We glory in the brave good name of General
Taylor We would, if we could, rather add, than
take leaf from his laurels; but when man enters
the political arena, he must be prepared for his de-
fence We may even go for him when his time
comes but, just now, It is our business to get first
all the prelimnaries duly arranged.
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petitioners claim 10 founded on q demand Of her
late husband, a. liquidassd and acknowledged by
the government Of Spain, on the 18th Of May,
1870, which she. alleges has been since discharged
by the United States for their benefit without his
assent Mr.. Meade was an American citizen, and
was for many years domiciled in Spain. On the
22d of February, 1919, he had unliquidated claims
of large amount and of long standing against
the government of Spain, contracts made,
amounting to $373, S79, and for personal injuries
sustained, having been imprisoned for two years.
A treaty was signed at Washington In February,
1919, tor the cession OF the Floridas. The ratlh-
cation, by the terms, was TO be exchanged within
six months. The provisions of the treaty were IA
vorable and appropriate to his claims, as then ex-
listing; favorable, as placing his claims on the foot
ing Of those of national character; appropriate,
providing board for ascertaining the amount and
validity of claims which Spain hitherto had neil
Their liqudated nor acknowledged. And had the
treaty gone into effect, then contemplated by the
parties, Mr.. Meade, under the construction admit
ted by the government, would have been inclu-
ded in it. The treaty, however, failed to take
effect; and circumstances interviewed, before the
renewal OF negotiations, that rendered the provl-
sions OF that treaty inapplcable and inappropriate
to the claims of Mr.. Meade AT the end of six
months the treaty, not having been ratified by
Spain, was declared null by our minister, and sub
sequently by the President in a message to Con-
gress On the 10Th of May, 1920, his claims
iquidated and their validity acknowledged. This
adjustment was made by both parties, in the faith
that Spain, and Spain alone, was to be responsible
for the debt 1t was made at the instance of our
government, whicha even took some credit to itself
for the agency in effecting it. The grounds Of the
claim, as it stood at the signing of the treaty. were
entirely changed, both in regard to the evidence
and the responsibility The infraction of the
treaty was the subject of national claim. And
such was the state, in part, of Mr.. Meade's case at
the date of the treaty with Spain, of February 1884
by the first and third articles, the parties reclpro
cally renounced all claims preferred by each against
the other, of whatsoever class, denomination, or
origin from 1879 the date of the former treaty,
til the signing of the treaty of 1884. The Commit
tee on Foreign Affairs took the ground, in their
port, that if the claim, founded on the refusal to
furnish the Documents was renounced by the
treaty, the claimant is left to seek redress of the
United States, and they reported bill for this pur,
pose. The bill was discussed four or five days, and
was to-day land upon the table by vote of lib
to 49, FELIX.
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WASHINGTON, May IL, 1913.
Yurdfdu-Mr. Calhoun.

The opposition TO the yucaian bill waxeth more
determined every day The bugbear of annexa-
ton rghtens the Senate out of its proprety, or, at
least, many of those learned men whose fears are
stronger than the appeals of humanity. We begin
to suspect, too that even this measure for Yucatan
hang long speeches for Buncombe There is one
man--there several in the Scnate--but there is
one man above all, who never speaks for Bun
combe (barrng those inland seas perhaps), and
next, we expect him to open his budget at length
upon Yucatan, the war with Mexico, and our TO-
reign policy generally; and with view directly to
have an effect upon the democratic national con-
vention at Baltimore. Nous VERRoNs
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WASHINGTON. Nav IL. 1913.

WASHINGTON, May IL, 1913.
Mr.. Rererdy Johnson and the Whigs-Gcne,ai Phi
l0sC and the President
Mr. Keverdy Johnson, to-day, made powerful
effort to redeem his late speech on the Mexican
war; He abused the administration, square up,
for two solid hours, and after that, we think his
"half -and-half" Mexican harangue ought to be ex-
cused.
Regarding General Pillow, General Cushing,
and the modest and accomplished General Quit
man, Mr.. johnson seemed very DESTROYS to know
why their nominations had not been sent in, cspe-
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AL II lie elephant. The sSssqu nose Aforesaid
nomination. were not sent Ia 70, tina! the Prss-
dent desiredto save General Pillow. BY holding
weeks longer, we may have peace; General Pill
lows term will then be out, and there will then
be no necessity for his Confirmation, and he will
be saved the disgrace of rejection; thing which,
IT his nomination were now sent in, would be as
certain as fate. That's the whole explanation.
VERITAs
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WASHINGTON, May IL, 1913.
The Meade Claim.

The House Of Representatives. were occupied
for three hours in the discussion of private bill
for The relief of Margaret Meade, widow and exc
cutrix Of Richard w. Meade 1t appears that the
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.HAPULTEPEC
WASHINGTON, May IL, 1913.
The Order of the Dan.

As the 22d day of May approaches, coming
events cast their shadows BEFORE" 1t is an unpro
pitous sign for a distinguished asprant to have
too many friends at the start, unless he happens to
have more than enough to set him fairly on the
track for the Presidential race, some distance in
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MARITIME INTELLIGE NCE


Cleared.
Steamship scuthcrncr, Berry, Charleston, spohord neston
X Co.
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Thomas Dickinson Latham, CAdz Brooksby (r McEwen Gas
gov, Woodruff Mntwn, Philadsphia. wsars, Hull a
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At Albany, tho water in the river has rscn and co.
vcred the docks and portion Of the pier and the
chants were obliged to remove the goods which had
accumulated awaiting boats to transport them to the
west The rapidity with which the water on Fri
day Is said to have been and fears were
entertained that great damage would on the low
lands in the vicinity.
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STEAMBOAT CoILIsIoN.-On Saturday night, as
the steamer General Clinch, Captain Curry, was
proceeding to Charleston having left her wharf mt the
usual hour, she into collision with the steamer
William Castor, Captain Hcbbard, the latter was
coming out Of South Channel The VIM. CASTOR
cut down to the waters edge and somc Of her berths
the arborad side stove In. The passengers among
whom man ytladics, mraculously preserved
from injury only few OF whom being scratched by
splintcrs Mr. Clinch, (son Of General Clinch,) was
knocked into the river, but Mr. Wilson Of this city.
who is clerk of the VIM CASTOR jumped aboard OF the
General Clinch. threw rope to Mr. Clinch which the
latter seized and he thus rescued from his Pc
rous situation The General Clinch is injured in her
stem and 1t deemed prudent to return to the city
for repairs. Soramnak Georgian, 8th inst.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20
LATE FROM MEXICO.

The schooner Eleanor arrived at New
Orleans on the 9th inst from Vera Cruz,
which place she left on the 29,h ult. Her
news is four days later than previous ac-
counts.
Cen Scott has issued orders directing the
army to take positions in different portions
OF the Mexican Republic, and occupy them
until the government sues for peace on
terms which will prove acceptable to the
United States.
Numerous other orders have been issued
requiring the taxes of all kinds heretofore
PAID to the Government Of Mexico to be
paId hereafter Tor The support Of the Ameri-
can Army.
The orders enumerate the articles taxed.
and prohibit lotteries.
Col. Miles was about TO leave Vera Cruz.
and the Regiment stationed there were max
ing preparations to give him sump,uous
entertainment, as mark of their respec. for
him as an officer and man.
Queretaro letter in the .Moniteur, pub
llshed in the city of Mexico, states that the
present congress in session at that place,
will not come together again. Several De-
puties had left there, and the letter adds that
new Deputies and Senators would soon be
in the city. ..,.
The Government, the letter further states,
was silently taking measures for the sup
preston of in,rgu in connection with the
monarchial movement. IN consequence Of
the Governors of the different States no,
having fulfilled their promise to aid the Co.
vernment with such resources as they
could command, it was much cramped for
means.
Assistant Surgeon Suter died in the city
OF Mexico on the 18Th ult. Full military
honors were paid to his remains.
Lieut.. Mcdonald, Of the third artillery
and two other officers, with ANAL party
left Puebla on the 9Th ult, for Jalapa, hay-
ing in charge considerable quantity Of mo-
ney, and were attacked by band Of four
teen robbers. Although only three Of our
countrymen were armed, they defeated the
Ladrones, and arrived safely at their desti-
nation.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20

THE QUESTION SETrLED-The follow
ing extract of letter from Gen. Taylor de-
Ginning to participate in the proceedings Of
the meeting at Philadelphia, last week, set
ties the question as to his coming North
during his leave Of absence. The letter is
dated Baton Rouge, La, December 80:
Although it is now quite too late for me
to reach your city by the appointed time, [
deem it proper to state, that had your note
reached me at an earlier date, should yet
regret to say, have been unable to accept
your kind invitation. Private matters Of
much importance to me, and the fact that
my professional services are, at any moment.
at the disposal of the government, render it
necessary and proper tina, during my short
leave of absence from duty in Mexico,
should remain in this vicinity.'
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20

GRAHAM's MAGAZINE for February has
been received at our office This number
is embelished with splendid mezzotint en-
craving -"Beauty's Bath''-and a most
exquisite stipple engraving of ''The Bridal
Morning" The monthly Fashion plate is
executed in the usual fine style. ''Graham''
deserves the large patronage it has received
and great deal more.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20
BALTIMORE MARKET.
SATURDAY Jan. 18th, IS4S.

SATURDAY Jan. 10th, lS4S.
FLouR.-We hear of small sales at S. 934, but
the market closed With no buyers over SIS s73. The
market is very dull and receipts fair for the season.
GRA1N.-The receipts of grain are light, and
generally by wagons. We note small sales of good
to prime redsat l33al35 c, and choice lots at 1856
al3s c; white at l36al4Oc, and family -four white
at l40al4sc. Corn is in fair request at better pri-
ces--sales of white at 57a5sc, and yellow at Goa
&c. Rye is worth 73a74. Oats are scarce and
wanted-last sales at 44a46c. .r
ToBAcco.-Recipts Zig ht and no transactions Of
moment to report. We continue to quote:
Maryland inferior and common at 80 So;
good common So $3.50; good S. a 50; fine Sc
S2O-The inspections of the week are Ill
hhds. Nd; Va, KY, and II Ohio.-Total, ~
hhds,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20
SENATE.

MONDAY, Jan. 10.
The Senate met, but adjourned without
doing any business, there not being quo
rum present.
TUESDAY, Jan. IL.
Mr.. KEYsER presented the memorial Of
sundry merchants and others, of the city Of
Baltimore, demonstrating against the passage
Of the act to abolish imprisonment for debt,
which was read.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. ~.
On motion of Mr.. BLOCKER, leave was
granted TO the committee on Judicial Pro-
ceedings to report bill TO define the juris-
diction of Justices Of the peace in certain
cases.
The bill for the comfortable maintenance
of the prisoners in Prince Georges county
Jail, was passed.
Mr.. GATHER from the committee on FL
nance, reported the resolution relative to the
Government House without amendment, and
it was passed.
THURSDAY, Jan. Is.
The PRESIDENT announced the order of
the day, being the bill to abolish imprison--
men, for debit The bill being put upon its
third reading, Mr.. McCULLoUGH moved to
re-commit it, with an amendment which he
offered, to the committee on Judicial Pro-
ceedings, with instructions to consider the
amendment as a substitute for the original
bill, which motion prevailed.
FRIDAY, Jan. IA.
The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate a
~ ~
ter County Court, covering certificate Of
the number of votes cast in that county for
Governor in October last. On motion of
Mr. PHELPS, the communication, with the
election returns now on file, were referred
to committee, consisting of Messrs. PHELPS,
GATHER, SELLMAN, CAREY and CLARKE.
SATURDAY, Jan. Is.
The business before the Senate to-day is
not worthy of note.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20

chap. 299, was complied with at the time
specified in said act, but that no evidence of
it was found on the books of that Office
The present Court did, in 1916, furnish the
Treasurer with statement giving an &C
count of the Banks and other incorporated
institutions assessed under the act of 1S41,
chap. "a, and abated under the provisions of
the act of 1843, CHI. 2S9, for the years 1914,
1916 and 1916; and also an account Of
Banks and other corporate institutions as
sessed under the act of 1916, chap. 1856 and
abated for the year 1916. The report is
signed by Jos. Brown, J. Smith Hollins and
II. Snyder, Judges of the Appeal Tax Court
for Baltimore city.
Mr.. CoAD presented petition from the
Agricultural Society of ST. Mary's county,
relating to the inspection of Plaster, and
praying that the same may be subjected to
chemical analysis.
Mr.. Owens obtained leave to Withdraw
the statement of Messrs. Wilmington and
nyder, relative to the storage of tobacco.
The order Of the day, being the bill to
iacrease the salary OF the Governor, was
taken up. 1t proposes to fix the salary at
$500.
Mr.. CHAPLAIN proposed fixing the salary
at $4,000, and that of the Secretary of State
a. $1,000.
MI. DucKErr proposed a substitute to
alter the Constitution, and then fix the
salary.
The whole matter was then postponed
ill the 18th, by vote Of 43 yeas to 81
NAYS.
The bill abolshing imprisonment for debt
was postponed till the 18th.
FRIDAY, Jan. IA.
Mr.. KILGoUR moved a reconsideration of
the vote, pos,poning the subject of the Gov
ernor's salary to Wednesday next. The
vote was reconsidered and Mr.. KILGouR
then moved that it be made the order of the
day for Tuesday, the 25th inst. The ques-
ton being taken by yeas and nays, resulted
in 81 yeas to 81 nays. So the bill and
substitutes were made the order of the day
for Tuesday, the 25lh inst.
Mr.. DORSEY, from the Select Committee
to whom was referred so much of the Co
vernor's Message as relates to government
patronage, reporteda bill taking the appoint
ment of Librarian from the Executive and
giving i. to both branches Of the Legislature.
Mr. Howard, from same commmilee made
a minority report. They were made the
order of the day for Tuesday next.
On motion of Mr.. CoAD, an order was
passed requiring the Inspector Of Guano to
report the quantity of each kind, and the
quantity of each class, as arranged by him
in reference TO its value for agricultural pur-
poses.
Mr.. TALL, from the committee, to which
leave was granted, reportrd a bill to alter
and amend the Constitution in reference to
the right of suffrage in certain cases. This
bill provides thatany regularly ordained white
minister or preacher of the gospel shall be
allowed to vote in any county or city, where
for the time being, he may have his resi-
dence, provided he have all the other ne
cessary qualifications.
The bill authorizing the conversion of
Maryland sterling bonds into currency stock
was taken up and passed.
SATURDAY, Jan. Is.
Nothing of general interest trans2ired in
the House to-day.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20

p Capt. Henrie, of the Maryland Regiment,
who arrived at New Orleans few days ago
from Vera Cruz, has been assigned to the.
recruiting service in the vicinity of Cincin--
natl, by Col. Hughes, Governor of Jalapa4-
1t is the design to add five hundred more
men to the battalion, in anticipation of an
expedition to the mining regions Of Western
Mexico.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20

FATAL AFFRAY.-Negro man Hanson
the property of Mr.. William z. Beall was
stabbed few weeks since by negro Thomas,
belonging to Mr.. John Smailwood, Of Piss
Galway district. Hanson died of the
wound, after lingering several days. Thomas
has sheen committed to jaiIto await his trial.
Mari. Gaz.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20

THE LADIES' GARLAND and Dollar Ma
gazine, printed in Philadelphia, is upon
our table. 1t is very handsomely gotten up
and issued, monthly, to subscribers al ST. per
annum. ''The Rector's Daughter' and
"The Mosque at Mat.ra," are two finely
executed engravings, which embelish the
number for this month.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20

HoGs.-The Cumberland Civilian say
that the rush of Hogs to the Baltimore
market, by way of the Railroad, still con-
linues. During the past three months, the
number sent down has averaged $4,000 a
month. The cos. of transportation was,
under the old schedule, 80 ceats per hun
dred lbs, averaging rs cents per head. Un-
der the new schedule, which has just gone
into effect, the charge for transportation will
be IS cents per 100 lbs.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20

A letter from Washington says: "The-
difficulty between Mr.. Benton and General
Kearney will not, it is believed, be settled
by duel. 1t will probably not be settled
al ALL"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20

GEN. TAYLOR IN KENTUcKY-The Gin
cinna,i Atlas says: "A resolution recommen-
ding Gen. Taylor for the Presidency has
passed both branches of the Kentucky Le-
gislature.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20

The Snowfall (Md.) Shield chronicles the
death of Mrs. Elizabeth McCallam, at the.
age of one hundred years.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-01-20
DIED,

In this village, on Tuesday evening last, Miss
ANN STEWART, in the 42d year of her age.
['rhe citizens generally are requested to attend
her funeral, at 10 o'clock this morning, from the
residence Of her sister,