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Honors abroad TO the Memory OF General
Taylor.


meeting OF American citizens was convened
at the United States consulate in Rio Janeiro on
the 4th of September last to adopt measures in re-
ference to the melancholy intelligence of the death
of ZACHARY TAyLoh, President of the United
States, and was called TO order by Mr. r C.
WRIGHT, who nominated Hon. ID. TOP, Minister of
the United States, chairman, and Mr. JoHN
CARDsER as secretary.
On taking the chair. idr. TOP briefly but very
appropriately addressed the meeting upon its OBJ
Ject' lie wa followed by Mr. KENT, in a short but
hlghiv appropriate and feeling eulogy upon the
...,e and character of General TAYLOR.
Mr.. KENT then proposed that committee of
five persons be named by the chair to draft resolu-
tons, which, being adopted, the following per-
sons were named Messrs. EDWARD KENT, r. c.
WRIGHT, LEmASUEL WELLS, NATH. SANDS, and
r. c. Yates, who reported TO the meeting the fol-
lowing, which were unanimously adopted:
"Whereas information has reached US that il has
pleased the Almighty to deprive our country of an
eminent citizen,a pre-eminent sdkier and that our
late distinguished Chief Magistrate, General AcH-
| AIRY TAYLOR, is no moro.
81. Resoiued, That we have heard with deep sor-
| row the announcement of the death of General
ZACHARY TAYLOR, the President Of the United
States.
80. Resoired, That in this distant land we desire
| to mingie our sorrow and sympathy with the uni
versal expression of fellow citizens at home at
| the loss which our country has sustained in the
death OF our Chief Magistrate and to unite with them
| in bearing testimony TO the honesty and frmness
OF purpose, the simplicity, dignity, and integrity
OF character, and the patriotic and sincere desire
to do his duty, TO maintain the honor, and advance
the interests of his country, which has ever been
manifest IN his life his purposes, and his actions.
80 Resoced, That, in token of respect 10 the mem
DRY OF the deceased President, we will wear Grape
GA the left arm for thirty days, and that recon-
mend 10 all the citizens OF the United States in the
Empire OF Brazil TO adopt similar badge of mourn
ing, and that the secretary transmit copy OF the
proceedings Of this meeting to the American Con-
suls In this empire.
80. Resoived, That whilst VIC mourn at the sudden
and mysterious dispensation of Divine Providence
| in removing from the head of our Government at
the time one so high in the confidence and respect
oil all men and all nations, cannot withhold the
expression of our entire confidence in the stability
! OF our Government and institutions and our ear
nest hope that the memory OF his virtues, his
wees, and his character may lead people to
cherish feeling ofcommon brotherhood, and a firm
and undying love for tho Union, and determine
ton to preserve protect, and uphold il in everye
tremity and in every peril.
''DAYID TOD, Chairman.
"JoHH GARDNER, Secretary"
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The Post once Department.

The administration Of the Post Office Department
by Mr.. Hall will, beyond all doubt, be the Inosi
practical and useful one the country has ever had
He is determined to make the Post Office what It
was intended TO be, the medium Of certain, rapid
and cheap communication between all sections Of
the country. We noticed recently his intention to
establish express evening mail from this city
the West, so that the people Of that great region
might be placed ON equal footing, in regard 10
the ept and transmission of the mails with other
sections Of the country which have long enjoyed
the facilities which arc now about 10 be extended
to the West From all great centres Of news, the
mails should be sent off after the business Of the
day ia over. Washington is the great centre oil
political news in this country, and the mail that
leaves that city in the evening takes of the news Of
the day. Heretofore, this mail has only been sent
to the East and North, that the letters written
in Washin gton after Congress had adjourned were
in New York the next morning, almost by the
time those for the West had left this city. The new
arrangement will cure this defect, 30 that the let
tiers from Washington for the West will be NOR,
than half why on their route to the Ohio by the
time they now leave this city.
Bot this mail will do more. 1t will take the even
ing pa pers from Boston, the morning papers from
New York, and the papers from Philadelphia
right on TO the West, without any detention, ant
will take also those mails for the South which are
sent on to the West through this city
This brief statement Of what will be accomplished
by this mail, will show that it s the most import
ant and the most perfect arrangement that has
been made by the Department for years Tn,
whole credit Of it Is due to the Postmaster General
who not only understands what ought to be don'
by the Department in keeping up the intercourse
by mails between all parts Of the country, but will
sec that s done -BaH. Patriot.
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MASSACHUSETTS ELEcrioS.-The telegraph in
forms US that the State Legislature, far heard
from, stands l32 Wings, l3l Opposition, and 80 re-
main without a choice. The coalition OF Locofocos
and Free golfers have, however, carried majority
Of the Senate, which will enable them to elect their
Governor.
Of the result in the Congressional districts, we
learn that in the second district Upham wants
Loss votes to elect him; in the third district Dun
can wants 346 votes; in the fourth, the majority
against Thompson ia 1907; in the fifth district
the majority against Allen is 2,7l5; in the sixth
district, Davis wants 500 votes to elect him in the
seventh district, Goodrch's majority is 1911; in the
ninth district Fowler's majority is ATS; and in
the tenth district, Scudder runs behind his ticket
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TIL & REPU B Lie.
WASHINGTON:
THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER IA, 1850
j. L.. Petigru, Esq.

We are gratiied to learn that }. l.. PETleRu,
esq, HIS been appointed United States district
attorney for South Carolina. The high char
acter of Mr.. PErIGRU, his reputation as iu-
risi, The qualities that have identified his name
with the inequalities and social attractions OF
Charlestoa-joined with his wel-known and
long-tried devotion to the Union and Constltu-
tion-must render this appointment peculiarly
gratifying TO the friends of The Administration
throughout the country. There is, perhaps,
no man out Of public life whose political char
acter is more generally understood and aPpre-
cated by the American people.
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New JERsEY ELKcTIoE.-The Trenton SLATE Ga
zstfs communicates the gratifying intelligence that
the official returns from Burlington county elect
the whole Wing Assembly ticket. and that the
Wing member Ia elected in Morris county The
Ga1etie says; "Thesc changes will reduce the ma
Jorty Of our opponents in the Assembly to four; or
If Mr. Hoxsey, Of Passaic be counted in the minor
ity, the majority is reduced to two In the Senate
there is a tie" The Newark Daily Adueti,er says
that the state of parties in the Legislature will
be as follows Senate, Wings 10, Democrats 10; As
sembly, Wings %, Democrats 3O-Democratic ma
jority on joint ballot, q
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INDIANS IN TgxAs.-The Nueces Vaiiey--a jour.
nal published at Corpus Christi, Teras-of the 18th
ult., contains the following
"Indians-We learn from the last train of war-
ons which left Fort Merrill on Monday last, that
there was rumor in circulation at the fort about
Indians being in that vicinity. hunter had gone
out who had not returned as usual and II is
supposed he has been killed. We have also learned
that Indians have been on the Grulla, about
forty miles from this place. The Baqueros taking
care OF Colonel kinney's stock at Alazan rancho,
rancho"
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TIE WHALING FLEET.-A letter from Captain
Luce, of the bark Superior, Of New Bedford, dated
Paits, Peru, September "a, says:
Whales have been very scarce for the last six
months, and ships have done poorly The Aeet ON
the off shore the pastseason have not averaged so
bbls. The California excitement continues to be
Of the greatest disadvantage TO the whaling bust
ness, causing the desertion of seamen, and en-
HANGING tho prices Of all articles required for re-
cruts TO the most cxorbtant rates. Three vessels
are now lying at Tombez waiting TO load potatoes
Tor California ut SO per bbl. Thc dcserters at
Tonbez have generally been retakon and returned
to their ships, which Ia not the case at Pata where
facilities constantly occur for runaways 90 get on
board of vessels bound to California. should adj
wise vessels bound to the Pacific TO make Tolnbez
their port for recruiting ship"
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"JoHs GARDssR, Secretary"

TESTIMONY or RIcH MAS-The late Mr.
McDonogh, the millionaire in his will, says:
LET the poorer classee Of the world be consoled
sured that the labor loving, frugal industrious and
virtuous among them possess joys and happiness in
tins life which the rich know not and cannot appre-
ciate So well convinced am ], after long life and
intercourse with my fellow men OF all glasses, of
the truth that the happiness of this life is alto
gcthcr on the side OF the virtuous and industrious
poor that, had children (Which have not) and
a fortune TO leave behind me at death, would be.
queath, after viruous education, 10 effect which,
nothing should be spared, very small amount TO
each. merely sufficient to excite them TO habits OF
industry and frugality, and no more"
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sIR JoHs Ross ExPEDrTioS.-The London Tine,
Of the 25th utimo says that the arrival Of two car
rier pigeons from tho Felix in which Captain Sir
John Ross proceeded to the northern regions is not
credited, and the account given in the Ayr Adper.
iis1 Of their being first tends TO throw great
doubts Of their being any Of the pigeons given to
the gallant captain previous to his leaving Ayr.
The Advertiser says the pigeons we're first seen at
Annarck, some distance from their original dove
cot, and assigns as reason that the cot was shut
up. Those acquainted with the character Of car
rier pigeons (says the Times) feel convinced they
would have continued for days on the top or near
the cot where they were formerly reared or kept,
and must have been seen by their owner or persons
connected with the place. II is also scarcely to be
credited that two of the legs Of of the pigeons
should have been shot of without wounding any
other part Of the body, lift had been fired at when
flying.
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ATTACK ny a BrAR.--The Bstcsville (Ark } Ca
gle gives account of an attack by bear which
had been domcstioated and became enraged from
hunger, ON two men, one of them the owner. Tho
bear had got loosc, and while the men were tryipr
TO oonfine him, he turned upon the master named
Gibbs and tore side of his head with an car Off
The other came TO Gibbs's assistance, and
struck the bear with axe when the animal seized
him aud threw him on the ground, apparently
lifolcss. Gibbs, though seriously wounded then
managed to kill the bear with au axe. Hopes are
entertained of the recovery Of both the wounded
men.
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A SPLENDID WATERFALL.


august l5.-We commenced preparing for a
start this morning, at o'clock; but did not get
of until some time after O'Clock, az the morning
dark and smoky. We travelled, however, rs-
pidly for about eight miles after commencing the
journey, until we arrived at the creek again. At
this place waited for our wagons, which soon
came up; and, having assisted them out Of the
canon, which was no easy work, we continued on
until the middle of the day, when came again
to the banks Of the river, which at least two
or three hundred feet in height attempted TO
descend into the valley through which the river
ran, for the purpose Of procuring water; but il
90 suguing, both for myself and horse, that ! re-
turned without being able to accomplishh
at was at this place we could easily hear the
sound Of waterfall, which, from the poisc, wo at
first supposed might have been the Little FaUs Of
Snake river; but, we're still twenty miles
from that point, we were soon satisfied that il did
not proceed from there the small cascade on the
opposite bank, which is mentioned by Colonel Ere
mont as the Subtcrranean river; and were much
surprised TO learn, the next day, that, within ten
miles Of this place, there ia a cascade which, in
height, is not surpassed by the Niagara Falls.
The guide, who was with the command having
travelled this route very often, shown tho
place by an Indian, and took Mr.. Gibbs. Of New
York, and Lieutenant Lindsey, to the place, who
pronounced II one Of natures great wonders The
river here becomes little contracted, and passes
through chasm of solid rock; il commences to
fall about quarter OF mile above the last pitch,
and, after forcing itself among the loose rocks
which lay in its way, takes perpendicular pitch
Of at least one hundred and sixty feet; and it is
even thought to be greater height. They de-
'cended to tho foot of the falls, after much diff
Guilty and some length Of time, where they were
better abie C Judge more accurately of its great
height; and there to be but one opinion that
il cqualed in grandeur, in proportion TO the col
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TIE PosTMAsTrR GEsrRAL has (ssys the New
Orleans True Deita) appointed a special Mail
Agent, whose business IL will be TO pass and re-
pass the route included between Mobile and
Charleston, and to report promptly any romiss-
mess, carclessness, or neglect, TO the Department
at Washington. This lie move we are glad TO
see taken by the Department, for years past the
culpsblc negligence in this branch Of the Southern
route has been very annoying TO business men gem
orally, and the press in particular.
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RELIGIOUS OssERvANcEs IN MEMORY or G. ENrnAL
TAvIoa.-In view Of the death Of President lay
lor the Governor Of Oregon has set apart the goth
day ofSeptember instant, TO be observed as day
for appropriate religious exercises" general
observance is requested, which, VIC trust, will be
regarded by the business men generally through
out the Territory Oregon Spectator, Sept. Ia.
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CAPTAIS HIRAM GRrESMAS, esteemed citi.
zen Of Utica, ". Y, died on the lllh inst lie had
filed several important stations in that city, and
bad, by his enterprise and energy, contributed
largely 10 the successful operation Of numerous
public works for which Utica lie distinguished.
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NopLr srvrin-ST or BRowSLow.--T never
have the day when, If we're :" IAN out Win
men with whom ! bad been friendly, would er-
pose to public gaze their private and confidential
letters to me. No man will do il but one who is
lost TO all sense Of honor and shame.'
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TIVE LucHY IsDIvIDUAL.--The Int,ihgencr states
that LEVI II. You've, son Of GvILToRD ID. YoUSe, Of
the United States Army, is the fortunate person
who has lately had bequeathcd TO him large
amount by Col. DANIELS, an Englisbman.
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SCHOONER sunk ~ LAKE HURoS.-The schooncrs
Telegraph and S. F. Gale having come in collision
lately on lake Huron, five miles from Boisblanc,
the latter Immediately sank. Her crew were for
tunatc enough to cave the small boat and a com
pass, by which they are enabled to reach Mack
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RETURN HOME.

"My duty having ended, left Fort Vancouver
on the nth of November, and, owing to the great
fogs which prevail during the fall and winter on
the river did not arrive at the mouth of the river
until the close of the month, which prevented me
from reaching San Francisco in time for the steam
er Of the lat of December; but left that place on
the LIST OF January, passing by Monterey, San Die
go, Santa Barbara, Mazatan, Acapulco, and Cha
gres, by the way of Panama and the Isthmus touch
ing at Kingston, and arrived at New York on the
sth OF February; having travelled over two thou
sand miles by land, and five thousand by water,
between the 10th day of May, ls49, and the sth day
OF February, 1880"
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PARTING COMPANY.

"August 2d-The morning was cold; and, al
though not cloudy, the atmosphere began to resem-
BILE an Indian summer, which always gives to the
sun yellowish, sckly hue; but we had every indi-
cation of fine travelling day. TWAS here we were
called upon 10 part with many of our travelling
companions, who had accompanied US over the
greater portion of the route, and with whom we had
passed many pleasant hours; but they were now
about to take the road which leads to California,
while our trail turned to the north. DIR. White,
from st. Louis, who had been employed as surgeon
to one OF the divisions, and who holds the dis
unguished position of Speaker of the House of Rep
resentatives in California, left u.s. with his amablc
and accomplished family, at this place. Colonel
Keuen the present Attorney General of California,
also left US here. 1t was, therefore, like commenc
ing new journey to part with many pleasant
companions; but, after giving each other a hearty
shake OF the hand, expressing hope that we ght
meet under more favorable auspices, we parted
and soon found ourselves turning to the north, and
winding our way up wide valley, which brought
US, at the close of the evening, to the Port Neuf
stream which rises in the mountains short dis
lance from where cncamped, and falls into Snake
river about fifteen miles below Fort Hall"
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FORT HALL-THE SOIL.

August sth.-The morning was pleasant, and
the I'd division commenced their march at ten
a. m, and encamped on the Port Ncuf about eight
miles from here left at p. m, and passed Fort
Hall, trading establishment of the Hudson's Bay
Company. This place is about three miles below
where two companies Of the Rife regiment have
chosen for the site Of their post.
"This place is occupied by Captain Grant, who
has been here about fourteen years. He informed
me that he had endeayored to cultivate the SOIL but
to nosuccess, As theyseldom have rain during the
summer, the ground becomes very hard and baked
Transportation water from the river not being sufi-
cient to keep it moist. The ground presented to
me fine, dark alluvial soil, and, by proper cult
walton, would produce we'll ] have seldom me,
with any of the traders, however, either on the Up
per Mississippi this route. who have turned their
attention to agriculture enough to speak with any
experience certaintyon the subject"
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pIrrIcuLrIEs OF TIE Journey.

August 9th.-A journey of seven hundred
miles, at any time, where every thing is plenty, il
small undertaking. and still greater must il
seem to be to us, when had travelled constantly
for three months, and lad only accomplished four
teen hundred miles two-thirds of our journey over
probably the most unintcresting route which can
be found on the Northern Continent; but stout
hearts and willing dispositions to brave difficulties
were able TO accomplish many hardships and TO
make impossibilites possible; and when reflected
on the fatigue which bad been endured, and likely
to bercnewcd again, began TO think that If we
reached our destination safely nothing in the way
Of travelling hereafter can be looked impos.i-
BILE. We continued the march during the day
through dust halfleg deep for we had now struck
soil that SO light and spongy as to make II
dangerous sometimes when riding over it. The
mornings and evenings exceedingly keen, while
the middle of the day is very warm. We suffered
severely from the heat oday, and ind that we OK
perience the two extremes of heat and cold during
the twenty four hours"
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Further Extracts from tho March OF the
Mounted Eidemcn.
SNAKE INDIANS.


"July 2Sth-The morning was clear and cold
l left this place at eight O'Clock, and made my en-
campment three miles down the river. Our ami
mails were taken to the opposite side, and guarded
with Smiths horses, being much safer with then
than by themselves.
eve were now among the Snake Indians, ano
were visited by chief to-day, with a party who
accompanied him They expressed much friend
ship for us, and great pleasure in meeting with
white people who had come long way, not tc
make war upon them, but to protect them also from
any aggression from those who passing in
great numbers through their country, and who they
pretended to stand muchin fear OF.
at was, like all Indian speeches, made more for
the purpose of exciting sympathy and extracting
presents, than from the existence of any real fear
upon their part. l learned, however, from Smith,
who has been trapper for twenty years in the
mountains, and much of the time with them, that
they have cvinced every disposition to be friendly
with the emigrants while travelling through their
country, and will continue to remain so if not mo-
Tested. They are a quiet race of people, who seem
to have no desire TO make war, but ready to re-
dress wrongs when any are inflicted on them.
They were once powerful nation, but, like many
others, have been broken up and much reduced by
still more powerful tribes further north.
at was here met with Rocky mountain horses
for the irst time. They are stout, we'll made ami
mails, not SO large as our horses, but very muscu-
lar, and formed to endure great hardships Nearly
all the young men out hunting, and those
who seemed to be entrusted with the care of the
horses could not be persuaded to dispose of of
them at any price. They were in excellent condi-
tion having the full range of the mountains, where
they were guarded by small boys, who are learned
to handle a horse and throw lasso with as much
skill as Mexican.
"The chief appeared to be very much pleased at
our arrival, and came daily to visit US, accompa-
MED sometimes by all his family. This generally
took place about the hour of dining when they all
appeared to have good appettes, judging from the
quantity Of meat that was consumed The young
boys, who were not over years old, brought
us great quantities Of fish for few trng presents;
they consisted of the brook and salmon trout which
are found very abundantly in this river as well as
all the mountain streams between here and the
Columbia river. They were extremely fine, and
the first had seen since coming into the noun
tains. Having but little to do while remaining
here, we resorted to fishing, and very success
full, keeping our mess very abundantly supplied
with the finest kind"
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"And the said William L. Chaplin comes into
court and suggests TO the court that he cannot
have fair and impartial trial Of the case in this
court; be therefore prays the court 10 order and
direct the record ofits proceedings in the said case
county for trial
ION this 18th day Of November, 1850 personally
appeared in court the said WIN. L. Chaplin, and
soemnly and sincerely declared and affirmed that
the matter set iorth ~ the aforegoing suggestion
are true to the beet Of his knowledge and Belief
"a. l.. STONESTREET, Clerk"
The prisoner likewise asked for a change of venue
on the other six cases, which was granted; and
he then retired with his friends
Mr.. PIrTs, OF the counsel for William l.. Chaplin,
said That the trial could not take place until the