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Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12

MOVEMENTS of Mr.. CLAY.--Mr. Clay arrived
at Newport on Friday evening, from Springfield,
where he was received with cheers by large
number OF citizens, and where he will remain until
September. On the route he stopped a; several
places, where the people maniesteda great desire
TO see hun, and at Pittsfield he was prevailed on
to make speech. which, however, shows that he
has no very exalted opinion OF Saratoga. The fol-
lowing is his speech:
81 have been suffering under severe illness, have
been breathing cholera atmosphere living on a
cholera diet, and subject TO the excitement nat
uraiiy attending the epidemic. l on my way
to seek a purer air, and desire 10 AVOID all public
display. But am told that must show myself
to my friends in PusheId, and here am.--the
same old coon! Ii you dis lppointed with the
exhibition, you know II costs you nothiLg--and SO,
good bye!'
lie was received with great enthusiasm, but re.
malned only SO long in the place as to obtain a
Carriage TO take him from the cars to the Newport
boat---N Y. Herald, 25th uLt.
Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12
RED RIVERA letter from Alexandria

RED RIVERA letter from Alexandra,
dated the 18th, gives gloomy picture Of
the disasters occasioned by the overflow
of Red River. Among other incidents
connected with this calamity it is said in
the Opelousas Gazette, that steamboat
coming down Red river picked up, dir
ing voyage of 80 miles, not less than
100 persons who had perched upon trees
to save their lives Among these rescued
was poor woman who as found up to
her waist in water, and with an infant at
her breast.
A letter from Bayou Beuf (St Landry
from a respectable planter, says: ut is all
over with u.s. The entire Red River
valley is destined to be submerged, with
the exception of that portion Of Bayou
BGuf immediately below Bayou Hoffpow-
er. We have lost all hope of maintain
ing the levee of canal Robert. At Alex
andria the water is two or three feet high
er than in 1914. Here it is within four
or five arpents Of our door, and is rising
rapidly. We shall lose from 1000 to 5000
barrels of corn, and 120 acres of cane.
even supposing that the water rises no
higher. ~. 0. Bee, 25th ult.
Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12

FURTHER FROM THE SEARCH FOR SIR
John FRANKLIN.-Sir George Simpson
returned on Monday last from his annual
tour OF inspection through the Hudson's
Bay Territories and the North Western
settlements of this Continent. We learn
with regret from him, that no clue had
been obtained to the whereabouts, or the
fate OF Sir John Franklin and his gallant
companions. Sir John Richardson, in
deed, is on his way back from the frozen
regions, and may be expected in Montreal
early IN September. His exploring party
will, however, continue their search under
the orders of DR.. Rae, of the Hudson's
bay Company, Sir Johns second in COM
mand throughout the summer. Although
1t would be almost criminal to abandon
hope In such an enterprise, it is impossi-
BILE to conceal from ourself the unwelcome
truth, that the chances to a successful
issue become fearfully diminished by the
lapse of time.
Montreal Courier, Aug. 16.
Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12
New York, Aug. "a. p Nj.

A very important case has just been
concluded in this city. Judge Grer, OF
the U. ). Circuit Court, gave the decision
of the Court in the case of the will oI
Matthias Aspden, involving over $600,OOO
and which had been i'll hgitation ever
since 1924. Matthias resided in Phila-
delphia before the revolution, as mer-
chant. He favored the Tory cause during
that struggle, and left the country, and
his estates in Pennsylvania were then
confiscated, and bill of attainder passed
against him as traitor. After the revolu
ton, the attainder was taken of, but the
confiscation remained. He then returned
to this country, where he resided until
his death in 1924. His will left his pro-
perty to the person who should be his
heir-at-law, and under this there were
some three hundred claimants, divided
into three classes: the American heirs o.
the half blood of the testator; the Amerl'
Can next of kin, but remote issue OF the
whole blood; and the heirs at common
law, who are English.
The decision is very long and elaborate,
including many points of law. 1t is IN
favor Of the American heirs of the hall
blood, there being no lineal descendants
The fortunate heirs are the issue OF Mary
Harrison and Roger Hartley. The bills
OF the other claimants have been dismiss
ed, and the matter referred to master
Tor distribution.
Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12

: WHAT IS PRosCRIPTIoN?-lt is stated
in the Washington Republic, that there
are upwards of fifty thousand officers in
the United States, besides the various
jobbers and contractors, who have been
from time immemorial members of the
Locofoco party. Many of the most i'm
portant and lucrative Offices remain to
this day in the hands of the Locofocos
There have been les than 5000 appoint
ments of Wings by Gen. Taylor, one-haIf
of which have been made to supply
vacancies occasioned by deaths, resigna-
tions, and expired commissions. The
proportion of Locofocos in office is at
least five to one. 1t would seem from
this that the complaint of an exclusion of
Locofocos from office, is, to the last de-
gree, absurd and unjust. The wings are
half of the nation. They are equal, at
least, to the Locofocos in all the qualities
which fit men for discharging public
duties. Shall they not have, at least,
half the Offices
Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12

IMPORTANT FROM DeStratc-
tom Of tie CITY and ITS E,alla6it02ats-
The New York Herald has received
letters from the city of Nicaragua dated
July 8, which states, that S,amosa, at the
head of four thousand men. had assaulted
the city of Nicaragua, destroyed it by
fire. and sacrificed the lives of its in
habitants. Samosa did not obtain much
wealth by this assault; small amount
only of gold, silver, M jewelry fell into
his hands; but the total amount of pro-
pertv destroyed exceeded two millions.
This. however, would seem almost in
credible.
The letter proceeds to say that Monas
had gathered a force of seven hundred
and fifty regulars, with whom he was
advancing to meet Samosa, and it was
expected that battle between Them
would take place on that day. the Sth ult
From another source, the Herald learns
that England refuses to continue her
subsidy to the Mosquito king; and that
the English consul, Mr. Christy, left San
Juan, or what is now called Grey Town,
on the 25th of June, in British brig of
war.
Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12

Forty YEARS AGo.-The Chambers
burg Wing, in noticing the recent visit
of Gen. Taylor to that place, says:
"Forty years ago. as he himself stated,
he passed through; and as on this occa-
sion, tarried one day in Chambersburg;
but under what vastly different circum-
stances. He was then young officer
in the army, and on MS way from Bati-
more to Pittsburg, the whole of which
distance he travelled on foot. Now he
goes as the honored President of a mighty
nation. greeted at every turn with the over
flowing love and admiration of his coun-
trymen".'
Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12

GUIZoT IN FRANCE-The Minister
of the ex-king of tile French, Louis Phil
lippe, landed at Havre on the 18th ult.
from Southampton, by the steamer Ex-
press, on his way to his property at Lis
ieux. He was received on landing by nj.
Pescaton, the celebrated government to.
bacco contractor under the late Govern
ment. He was assailed, on landing, by
the hootings and hissings of the whole
population, although Havre is far from
being what is termed Republican in feel
ing'
Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12

FROM THE PLAINS. s.-Marler and Rob-
berry Of California Emigra'ats By the
Ipdians.-Four Germanseft this place
four or five weeks ago for California, with
the intention Of going though by them
selves. Last Saturday, gentleman ar
rived from the Seminole Agency, on Lit
tie river about 100 miles from this place,
and Informed us that three Of the Germans
had returned to the Agency, perfectly
destitute of everything EXCEPT one gun,
and very much emaciated, having had
nothing to eat for eight days, except a
dog, which had followed them, and which
they killed and ate. They stated that
when about 200 miles upon the Prairie,
they fell III company with about twenty
Indians with drove of mules, and trav-
eled with them two or three days, and
appeared very friendly. About half of
the Indians, with the mules, left them
one day, and the others continued to trav-
ol with them until the evening when they
left also. At night the Germans camped
and after supper three retired to rest, the
other acted as sentinel. In the course q
the night they were attacked, the senti
mel killed, and two of the others wounded.
The three, however, succeeded III max
ing their escape, and returned to Littb
river, as stated above The two that
were wounded, our informant says, he
thinks will not live, and the three ar,
the most abject and wretched looking be-
ings he ever beheld. They fled and le:r
everything except the clothes they had
on when they laid down, which was their
shirts, pants and shoes.
The Seminole Agent, M. Duval, Esq,
intends sending the men to Fort Gibson,
that they may receive medical attendance.
Fort Smith Herald, Aug. 49, +
Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12
FROM CALIFORNIA.

LARGE GRAIN OF CODA correspond
ent writes us from San Francisco, under
date 9th June, giving us an outline
drawing of lump of gold picked up by
a New Mexican, named Lorenzo Truxillo,
near Stanislaus river, in October, 104S.
1t weighed IL and 12 pounds avoirdupois.
some parts of which were an inch and a
half thick, but the average depth through
out was about three quarters of an inch.
There was light crust of dirt about the
mass when it was found, weighing half
an ounce, not more. Our correspondent,
took drawing of it himself, at Les
Angeles We append the letter alluded
to, which contains some other items OF
California news:
Especial Correspondence of the Pucayune.]
SAN FRANCISCO, June 9th, lS49.
WeSsrS. Ed1tOrS-As the gold found
in this country has cansed considerable
excitement, and as l once promised to
write you from this country in case there
should be anything interesting, now go
ahead The diagram on the other page
of this letter is the outline of the largest
,gra1n of gold yet found in the new ter
ritory. 1t still remains in the hands OF
the finder. We often hear III this place
of large pieces having turned up, but l
have not seen any. nor have l seen any
one whose word could be relied on who
has. This mass astonishes every one
who sees it, The possessor has been
offered large price for it, bat he will
not part with it on any terms.
We have now at anchor in the port
about seventv-hve vessels and there are
some fifteen more up the Sacramento and
San Joaquin rivers. As yet there have
been few arrivals from the United States,
vessels seemingly making very long pas
sages. l was III your city some time ago
and promised to write you, but | have not
had much to communicate that was not
generally known; [ therefore did not con.
slider it worth while to trouble YOU
Yours, obediently, +. M.
Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12

CoRRECTIoN-The rumor which we
noticed last week of change IN the
channel of Red River, a short distance
above Shreveport, turns out to be errone-
Gus. There was, it appears, consloera-
BILE breach made at the point mentioned,
and it was the opinion of many persons
in the vicinity that channel had been
formed into Lake Bodcau, but after the
water subsided it was found to extend
hack but a short distance from the ola
channel of the river. Where the water
first broke through the levee, and for a
short distance back, it washed down 10
the depth of about 80 feet, but the only
damage done was to Col. Glmers S plan
tation, where lake was formed. Ihe
breach has not interrupted the navigation
in any way, and the river continues to
flow in it's accustomed channel, past the
thriving town of Shreveport.
Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12
In time of much religious excitement

In a time of much religious excitemen1,
and consequent discussion, an honest Ua
Dutch farmer of Mohawk, was asked hiI
opinion, as to which denomination "
Christians were in the right way
Heaven. "Well, den,". said he, "ven We W.
ride our wheat to Albany. some say, az
is de best road. and some say, dat Is pesh
but it don't make much difference VINCE
road we take; for when we get dare G'!
never ask us which way we come-aha !,
is none of der business, if our 'of'fa'
good"
Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12

The New Orleans Crescent says, the
tlme-honored walls of the old Cathedral
OF that city, have been thrown to the
ground, to make room for a more modern
structure. Tower and balfry have min
gled with the general mass of bricks and
mortar. Nothing is left standing to tell
OF former days, or to say that from that
spot once foated the standard of Spain,
or waved the "Fieur de us" of France.
Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12
MURDER AMONG THE CALIFORNIA EM1.

MURDER. AMONG THE CALIFORNIA EM1.
GRANTs-THE GOLD ON THE GILA-The
Memphis (Teun.) Eagle, of the 10th inst,
contains letter, under date of June 9th,
thirty-fve miles south of Santa Fe, of
which the following is an extract: At
Fort Smith we formed ourselves into a
company, and elected gentleman by
the name of Bass, as our captain. We
had proceeded as far as the entrance of
the Great American Desert, when the
company split, and the Ox-teams went
by themselves, to which part we attach
ed ourselves, as we had oxen. About 80
miles back from here the road forks, and
one road goes to Santa Fe, and the other
to Albuquerque. Bass and the mule
teams went to Santa Fe to pack, and we
took the road to Albuquerque. After
Bass had proceeded some 80 miles on the
Santa Fe road, they came to Mexican
village called San Miguel, where one of
their men got killed in a fracas with
| another of his own mess, on account Of a
canteen of whiskey. He will be hung
on the 10th of July at San Miguel. We
have not seen so much game as we ex-
three, two bulls and COW. Deer and
antelope are very numerous. L nevel
saw the like of sheep IN my life; yon SET
them in herds of from 6,000 to 10000.
We have seen very few wild Indians,
and they appeared very friendly and anx-
ious 10 trade. 1t is very common IN this
country to go two days without water,
and man hardly knows the value of it
until he is thus tried. We snail reach
the old gold mines in about three days.
| understand from our captain (Mr. Davis
who has been an old trapper Trough this
region Of country, that there las been as
many as 5000 at work at onetlme; now
he says there are not more than 80 or 4O,
as the mines are nearly exhausted. We
shall probably stop at albuquerque some
six or seven days, to recruit and lay Ill
extra provisions. The river Gila is about
25O miles from Albuquerque where the
newly discovered gold mres are; and,
very probably, we shall c5me to halt
there and try our fortune.
Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12

FROM SANTA FE.-Late arrivals at St.
Louis from Santa Fe, state that of the
great number of California emigrants who
had reached that place, many had given
way to gaming and been heeced of their
funds, and were suffering intensely from
their impoverished circumstances. So re-
duced were many of them, that they were
compelled to sell their clothing to obtain
the common necessaries Of life. Corn
was selling at So so per bushel.
Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12

A correspondent of the Tribune writing
from San Francisco, June 10th, says, tive
landed captains Hardcastle and Emory,
the Commissioners for the United States
at San Diego, to survey the boundary line
between us and Mexico. There were no
signs of any Mexican Commissioners, for
they said it was no use TO draw line, as
the Yankees would have all their country
before they quit.
Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 20, P. M.

During the past few days considerable
excitement has prevailed in the lower
part OF the city, owing to serious rioting
between the whites and blacks Several
are badly wounded On both sides. Last
night the sheriff summoned about five
hundred special police to his aid, and took
entire possession of the turbulent district.
No cases of cholera were reported
yesterday.
Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12

AN INCIDENT or GEN TAYLoR's 'ToUR-J he
Philadelphia News relates the following incident
! us wing transpred al hotel where the Presi-
dent, Gov. Johnston and friends stopped lo dine,
on their route fiom Bedford Springs to Somerset,
Pennsylvania:
The President, after diuner was over, mingled
freely with the crowd, and soon became engaged
in AN interesting conversation with rank loco
foco, touching his political principles, promises,
| ''broAen pledges &c, in which lie wound up his
| anita onst in a way at once dgnied and good
natured. The conversation somewhat after
this fashion,
Loco.--( Walking up to the PRESIDENT General,
how d ye do2 I'm glad to ye, bat didn't vote
for ye, cause I'm dimocrat
Gen. TayCr.-Fm just glad to you for
all that; l came here 10 wings, democrats, and
natives, all, and am glad to all.
Loco.- You said you should be the President OF
the people, land not of party, and that you wouldn't
be proscrpve; but youv'd TUNED out the d,nocrats
and nobody else!
Gen. Taylor.--Who else could turn out?--
Nearly all the oflice-hoders of your party,
l, oi course, desired equalization. If should
let your friends have all the places, and the wings
none, II would be prescribing the wings!
Loco.--4 GU re right, General; l never thought
of that. believe the democrats did have all the
places--thats fact They first got 'em from
Cine: :a Jackson.
Gen. Tayor.--Yes, my good friend, they've
had possession Of them for nearly twenty years;
and they ought to be satisfied with their half here
after.
lhe argument was conclusive, and the locofoco
could not escape; SO, with more honesty than is
possessed by those frcn whom he drew his COM
piants, he Confessed the gran,' and owned up.
The whole affair ended in general laugh and the
locoioco. at parting, shook the President by the
hand, repeating, You're right, General; you're
right till the carriage rolled away.
Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12
A mormon orator, while haranguin

A mormon orator, while harangning
a crowd at Montrose, alledged that the
blessings of his creed were so great that
with impunity The mob took him at
his word, or rather resolved to test it.;
and some prussic acid having been pro-
duced. he was strongly pressed to swal-
low little. A policeman rescued the
disconnected boaster from his prosecutors.
Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12

A Convention of the Editors and Pub
fishers of Louisiana is to be held at
Baton Rouge on the 18th inst. We
would suggest that it would probably
forward the interest of the craft in this
State to have similar meeting. We
have very little doubt but it would result
to their advantage.
Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12

RETURN OF REY.-Rey, who was alb
Quoted from New Orleans by the Spanish
Consul and others, has returned to that
city on the Salvadora from Havana. He
was given up by the Spanish authorities
upon the demand Of the U. ). Consul,
Gen. Campbell, and by him sent back to
New Orleans to give his testimony on the
future trial Of the Spanish Consul and his
confederates, charged with his abduction.
The Picay,ne of the 29th says that in
conversation with Rey he stated that at
the time hewas abducted, he was drugged
and in a state of stupefaction, although
he knew what was going on.
He says Capt. Mcconnell was the
man that took hold OF him, when he was
showed on BOARD. He was not ironed, or
in any way confined. He also says that
when at the Balize he offered Captain
Mcconnell thirty ounces to put him on
shore, which he (McC.) refused. He de-
nies having made the declaration before
the Spanisf Consul. The pardon which
was extended to him at Havana was
extended tc him only on condition that he
should give certain information, which if
not satisfactory, he was to be confined in
prison until he should satisfy the author
| iIies.
DR.. Gage was in the boat with the
American Consul at the time the latter
boarded the Andrew Ring. The Captain
of the Port was also alongside, and inter
rupted the Consul, telling him that there
were questions he must not ask. Gen
Campbell replied that he not wish to be
dictated to. Rey, as we have already
learned, at that time denied the abduction,
being in fear of the Spanish official. He
has since stated that he did not know at
the time that it was the American Consul
who was alongside, or he would not have
made the statement which has been pub
lished. He also acknowledges having
written two letters to the American Con
sui as soon as he learned that it was he
who had boarded him II the boat. 1t was
about two weeks after the Governor OF
Havana had denied Gen. Campbell's com.
munication with Rey, tl..t heswas given
up,
Rey, after his delivery to Mr.. Bradford
the representative Of the U. S. District
Attorney, was taken before Commissioner Ell
Cohen, and required to give bail in the
sum of one thousand dollars for his ap-
pearance before the u. s. Circnit Court
at the next November term. hey init.
mated to the Commissioner that he would
prefer to 60 to PRISON, owing to fears fol-
his personal safety which he entertained
and his friend Morante, the chocolate
dealer, who stood by his side, also ex.
pressed his desire that he (Rey) should
remain in the care and under the protec-
ton of the American authorities. Where.
upon commitment was made ont by the
Commissioner, and Rey was delivered
over to the U. S. Marshal, Mr.. VIM. S.
Scott.
Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12

MEXICAN GOLD SToRY-One of the
stories told at Mazatlan, to the American
emigrants to California, is that Mexican
found piece of gold weighing one hun
dred and twelve pounds, but that General
Smith took it from HIM, saying that for
eigners could have only the small pieces.
Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12

The CINCINNATI DEFALCATIoN.-W e
tind the following particulars relative to
the recent defalcation of Mr. Collins the
late surveyor of Cincinnati, in the Cincin-
natl Gazette of the 18th instant:
The amount demanded of Patrick Col
Inns, late surveyor, by the Treasury De-
partment, predicated doubtless upon his
own reports, was
AS depositary $79,s26 10
On account of customs 101 ,050 Al
Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12

The Washington Republic says that
Nathaniel DENLY, late temporary navy
agent of the United States at Marseilles,
in France, is defaulter to the tune of
$155, sos 40, and that suit has been COM
menced against him for that amount.
Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12

A Texas paper lets off the following
hit at the Northern fanatics
GA Yankee patriot has recently petit
toned Congress to pass bill for the
demolition of the great chain of the
Rocky Mountains, on the ground that it
is unworthy of a free country to bear
chains"
Washington telegraph., 1849-09-12
$79,S2G 10
101,050 Al
SlSO.S16 81
in all


He was directed to pay this amoGnt
over to his successor in office, Col. Bond.
The Colonel formally demanded the pro-
perty of the Government on the Sth Of
June 1919. He received some acts of
Congress and some unimportant papers.
On the 9th of July the Secretary OF the
Treasury sent more explicit and formal
order to pay over the money. Col Bond
was then absent, and it was published
that Mr. Collins was and had been ready
and willing to pay over. but there was
nobody to receive, &c. On the same day,
or within a day or two, Col. Bond renew
ed his demand for the money and property
After some delay, Mr.. Collins, on the 6th
of August, paid over to Colonel Bond
$63,45S 20, the contents of an iron safe
in the post Office. A few days afterwards
he delivered over certain books of the
office. On the 18th August he delivered
over $3S, ,037 O4, which was in the Com
mercial Bank on deposite and otherwise
making an aggregate sum Of $102,259 "a.
OF this sum he directed $685. 15 to
be passed TO the credit of his account as
depositary, (subtreasurer, and the remain
ing $26, ,343 % to be passed to his credit
on account of customs. This leaves a
deficit on the depositary account of
$3,073 95, and of $62,213 81 on the
customs account-in all $64,O ,OS7 32.-
How this is to be accounted for we know
rot. No bonds for goods entered, or any
other property, except as above, has yet
been delivered to COL Bond.