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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

THE TEHUANTEPEc RoUTE--It appears that the Sloc
Company does not pull well with the other Mexican COM
panies which, united concludedthe The latter
have issued the following manifesto dated Mexico March
20, 1853:
81 The Mexican companies associated with the Sloo
Company in the enterprise for the way Of nteroceanc
communication through the sthmus have just heard that
the privilege conceded by the Mexican Government the
9Th Of February Of the present year. the four assocat
ed companies has been hypothecated in this capital for
that of Sloo and that this supposion is entertained in
foreign country and the said Mexican companies
have not lent their consent to such acts they protest
against them nuy in whatever may affect their in
teres and against whatever hypothesis been made
may future be made within without the republic, with
the express consent Of all the associated companies
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REDUCTION OF POSTAGE TO BRAZIL AND JAVA.
We are authorized to say that hereafter the sin
gle rate Of etterpostage between the United States


We are authorized to say that hereafter the sin
gle rate of eterpostage between the United States
and Brazil, via England, will be 40 cents, instead
of 81 cents, as heretofore prepayment required.
We are further requested to say that direct
communication by British mail packets, running
once in two months between Singapore and Bata-
via, having been established in connection with the
overland mails to India and Australia, all letters,
newspapers, &C. addressed to Jana, or to any Of Me
Dutch Possessions IN India, will in future be for
warded by these packets, unless specially directed
to be sent by other conveyance.
The regular mails for Java are to be made up in
London for transmission, via Marselles, on the 9Th
Of each of the months of January, March, May,
July, September, ard November; but letters and
newspapers may also be sent, if 50 addressed, by
the route of Southampton on the 4th of each of
the months above mentioned.
The rate Of postage to Java (to be prepaid on
letters sent from and collected on letters received in
the United States) is sirtyve cents per letter of
less than quarter of an ounce via Marseiles, and
torty.fye cents per letter weighing less than half
an ounce via Southampton.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

As ISoIDENT IN THE LIFE BABY.-0n Friday even
ing the arrival at Salem of the o'clock train from
Boston, baby of about two months old found
snugy wrapped in shawl and lying upon seat in
Of the cars quietly sleeping without any protector The
child provided for for the night and at about eight
o'clock the next morning woman appeared at the depot
in great anxiety for the fate of her darling Her story
wenham and on arriving at Lynn depot stepped for
minute leaving the child the seat that before she
able to get in again the train started leaving her
behind in great rbulation. As there other train
for Salem she was obliged to walk over from Lynn The
child was produced identified and given up, and the
woman who was q stranger, started with it in the one
o'clock Eastern train.
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been elevated to the second office in the gift of the peo
ple when he forced to seek in foreign land relief
from his fearful malady he found only transient and de-
usye aevaton and at length took the oath Of his high
Office it might almost be said his path to the grave
One only hope remained, that he might reach his own
country in time die 1t Is consolatory to know that
this hopeso dear the patriot and the real
lied, He returned to his native and-he land which he
had served so long and had loved weland there at
his own home, soohed by sympahizng kindred, friends
and neghbors yielded up his spirit.
express, feel certain the feelings of all present and
of the Court in moving, do that in manifesto
ton Of grief for the death of WILLIAM B. KING Vice
President of the United States the Court should adjourn
The Hon. Judge CRAWFORD replied as follows:
saw this morning the announcement Of the death of
Vice President KING; and, although it event
which every day to be looked for it is which
cannot fail to be felt with regret join most heartily
and sincerely in all that has been said in regard to his
worth, both personal and official and desire to pay all
regard to his memory which is worthy Of the highest
spect of his countrymen He lover of his country
as well lover of his party; and although he was
strongly attached to his party his affection for his coun-
try still above all party ties. He man of un-
swerying honor and it is due to his memory mark
of respect for the second officer Of the United States
we'll regret for his DEATH that this Court should
now adjourn.
The Court was accordingly adjourned till this morning
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

EARTHQUAKE IN FRAScE.-Accounts from France Civ
the particulars Of the earthquake which occurred there
letter dated Coutances, April I'd, says
We were very much alarmed last night at Ii o'clock
by the shock of earthquake which repeatedtwicC
within fifty seconds of time. The night was clear with
occasional but stormy gusts Of wind At the Cathedral
the high altar is slightly injured the marble slab is dis
placed, and the cruci6x was turned round At III O'Clock
the same night smart shock felt at Havre. The
shock only lasted two seconds but during that time the
furniture windows and doors violently shaken Az
Caen the furniture moved in the houses and the bar
reis set IN motion and rolled on the quays The weather
was perfectly calm at the time"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

Capt BIRD Of the packet-shp Universe which arriv-
ed Liverpool Friday has given to the New York
Courier and Enquirer the following statistics of his pas
sengers:
whole number $40, Of which 333 are males 242 females
Of the former there farmers TO- tailos carpenter
barber l. wheelwrght railway clerk sorekeepers
ter l. wooen manufacturers 81 curriers' butchers golfers
q jewcller |, weayers3 machns l. engineers O. l.
builder l. blacksmith l. painter and glider gardener ba
kers ?, miners mwrghts 3, Inner and the remainder
Of the adult males are aborers of the females 90 dress
makers the remainder servants 3 Of Germany
Of Holland 80 Of England, Of Scotland, % Of Wales,
Of the Isle Of Man. and 46 Of Ireland and citizens Of the
United States All in good health.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

ABANDONMENT OF AN ARMY CosrRAcr.--The contractor
for the supply Of meat to the troops in Portsmouth, Eng
land has given notice to the Government of his intention
to give up his contract BY doing so he will of course
have forfeit his suretes for him, the heavy bonds
entered into on his undertaking the engagement 1t is
understood this step owing to the very heavy loss that
has been incurred by the maintenance of the advance in
the price of meat which, considering the large number
OF troops stationed at Portsmouth, must have been
Of serious consequence 70 the contractor
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Insurance. CAsE-In the Superior Court Of Connect
cut sitting at Hartford, last week. Sheldon Co. Hon.
JOHN GOODRICH Representative in Congress- being the
real plaintif) obtained verdict for s450 in suit
against the Hartford Fire Insurance Company. II was
the amount of insurance upon wool contained in the
woolen mills Of the plaintiff destroyed by fire. with the
buildings in 1649 The defence in this that the
Waterman was not duty at the time. There law
questions raised upon the trial which carries the
up to the highest law court of the State for revision
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

The Raleigh Register of Saturday announces the
death of an eminent citizen of North Carolina-the
Hon. JAMES IREDELI-who died at Edenton on
the 18th instant The high esteem in which this
gentleman was held in his native State is evinced
by the various high trusts with which he honor
ed byit He was successfully Judge of its Supe-
ror Courts, Governor of the State, and Senator in
Congress He was the only son of Judge IREDELI,
one of the earliest Justices Of the Supreme Court
Of the United States, and had reached the age Of
sixty-fve years.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

SHIPMENTS TO AusTRALLa.-Engsh papers warning
shippers against excessive shipments to Australia APP
prehensons are expressed that the headlong
shippers will result in ruin to many 1t is said that in
the of single fortnight there loading diff
ferent English ports for Australia less than 237
ses Of aggregate Of 100000 tens burden and that
although goods enough had gone forward gut and ruin
the market yet the pressure continued and even increased
in intensity that reghts had risen the course Of six
weeks hundred per cent. and were still advancing
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

RAILROAD IMPROVEMENT IN CANADA.-The
Montreal Herald of Thursday sayss
'We last night received special telegraph despatch
from Quebec, from which learn that by the last Eng
sh mail intelligence had been received that the contracts
for the construction of the entire line of Railroad from
Tros Pisoles to Sarnia including provision for build
ing bridge the St. Lawrence at Montreal, had
been signed in London Measures had also been adopted
by which the Montreal and Portland, well the To-
and Sarna lines of road to be incorporated
with the Grand Trunk Line"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

We learn by Telegraphic despatch from New
Orleans that the Mexican outlaw Caroajal, who, as
the leader Of marauding parties from the American
side of the Rio Grande, has for many months dis
turbed the peace Of that frontier has at length been
arrested by the American authorities He was ia.
ken by party of our troops at Rio Grande city
and confined at Fort Brown to await a legal exami
nation We trust that law may be found to punish
him to the extent that his offences deserve.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

RESIGNATION OF PRoFEssoRs-We have learned that
WILLIAM B. Rooms, Professor Of Natural Philosophy,
Geology, and Mineraogy, and j. LAWRENCE SMITH, Pro-
fessor of Chemistry and Matera Medica have resigned
their respective Proessorshps in the University Of Vr
gna to take effect at the close Of the present session. the
10Th of June. II is presumed that these vacancies will
be filled by the Board Of Visitors their meeting in
the last week in June.
Mr. ROGERS has been Professor in the University for
the past seventeen years He Of the most eloquent
orators that We listened to- Mr.. SMITH has only
been at the University session We hope their sue
may be as able and Professors Rogers
and Smith have proved themselves to have been.
Charlottesville Je6ersonian.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

The New York Evening Post states that Senator
DOUGLAS, of Illinois, Senator FooT, of Vermont,
and Mr.. CoRwIN, late Secretary of the Treasury,
contemplate visit to Europe this spring Itadds,
that Mr.. CoRwIN has taken passage in the packet
of the I28th of May, and Mr. DOUGLAS will pro-
badly leave at an earlier date. Mr.. FooT goes
chiefly to attend to the interests of Georgia rail-
road of which he is President, and is expecting to
leave Immediately
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

The Grand Jury of the United States Circuit Court
St. Louis have returned true bills against John Shawney,
Jos. Dodge and John Holland, who murdered Della
ware Indian and squaw and plundered their property
last year the plains. The indictments three in
number, two Of which for murder, and for
hary
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

SEVERE ACCIDENTS to camphene, our horror is
for a circular saw At Springfield, Thursday, Sum-
ner Bems who was at work one reached his arm
it for oil can when the teeth caught his shirt
open and severng the arteries frghtful amount Of
blood was lost before compression secured At OK.
ford IN H. on Wednesday, Mr.. Peck, while engaged
saving lumber with circular saw accidentally fell in
such manner as bring his leg in contact with it, by
which it was instantly cut off just above the knee
Boston Courier.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

Two men were some months since arrested in Morris
county IN ~ for the murder of named Rodolph
kendig body, supposed to be that Of the murdered
man. was found and the evidence against the accused
was thought sufficient to warrant their conviction Re-
Gently the supposed murdered turned up in Chica-
80, and will appear at the trial to testify to his own
existence
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

The survey Of the vicksburg Shreveport, and Texas
Railroad has recently been completed by Prof ToURsA
DIRE The natural obstacles which were urged by many
against the practicaby of constructing railroad
the Mississippi and Red River swamps have, by this
vey been found to have real existence The amount
Of bridging tresselwork and grading indicated by the
maps Of the survey is much less than supposed be-
fore examining the route
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23


The proposition to undermine and otherwise improve
Faneu Hail. Boston, has been vetoed by the Common Coun
ell Of that city.
The crew Of the Germantown was paid of the 18th
instant OF the Navy Yard Charlestown About $50 600
required and this young bank Of gold dsbursed
in little over one hour.
new Military College is about be established at
Capt ALDEN PARTRIDGE A large meeting has been held
in Philadelphia adopt in aid Of the enter
prise.
EBESEzER Hur patriot of the revolution, died at
Wakefield New Hampshire, only few day since. Mr.. H.
was at the battle of Bennington and while stationed
West Point of the guard over Major ANDRE the
night previous to his execution.
Mrs CArHARYE N. SINCLAIR the actress sailed from
New Orleans for California the eth instant and purpo
ses remaining for some four or FIVE months
Two children of Mrs. ELLIS, of Coshocton Ohio fell
into large kettle Of heated last week and were
scalded to death. Another burnt but not fatally
The late SAMUEL S. Rowland Of New York beoueathed
expended in redeeming and settling Liberia individuals
and families Of slaves
Protestant Church. in which the services are all con-
Quoted in Chinese has been established San francisco
Silver mines stated to have been lately discovered
in Monterey county, California, and six different veins
have been traced.
There are twentynne copper mining companies in ope
ration around Lake Superior.
Mock AUcTIoss. The Legislature Of New York has
passed stringent act to suppress mock auctions in the
city of New York. and punish by fine imprisonment
the persons connected with them
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

TExAs.-By an arrival from Galveston we have recey-
ed Texas papers of late date They contain no news
Lieut. WHITING, with corps Of engineers has COM
menced the survey Of the Colorado ascertain the best
method of applying the $4,000 appropriated by Con-
gress for the improvement Of the river The editor Of
the Colorado Tribune asserts that with moderate ex-
penditure the Colorado may be rendered navgabe for
large draft steamers far Austin all the year round
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

Hon. JONATHAN PHILLIPS has made the liberal donation
Of Ten thousand dollars to the city of Boston in aid of the
Public Library. The income from this is to be
nuay appropriated for the purchase of books, and if
from any cause the principal Of the fund is reduced the
income to be added until the original amount has been
accumulated
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

THE BANK OF MrssouRr-The late Legislature of Mis-
souri, passed an act for the sale of the States stock in the
Bank of Missouri the only bank in the State if the pr
stockholders assened to it. Books were accordingly
opened to take the sense Of the stockholders upon the
question and were closed the 4th instant when 1t
found that there we're in favor Of the State selling
243 shares against it 100 sharcs-being majority Of
1,477 against the proposal
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

"GoT BITE "A night or two ago somebody entered
the stable Of Mr. Cyrus Pierce Pawtucket Falls in
search Of plumber There dog in the stable, and
the two had controversy in which the human specimen
came off second best. The result in the morning was
summed up In the dogs favor follows: tem coat
tail; item, one human finger -LopM american.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

We understand the Hon. Scion BoRLAND has
declined the appointment he recently received Of
Governor of New Mexico, vice w. CARR LANE, re-
moved
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

HEAVY VERDICT IN RAILROAD SUIT.-The suit Of JYo.
s. CLAPP, against the Hudson River Railroad Company
for injuries and damages sustained last fall by the COLI
sion which took place Croton was tried last week,
and resulted in verdict of So 900 for the plaintiff The
Railroad Company intend to appeal to a higher tribunal.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

The sovency and credit of the Corporation of Wash
ngton is evident from the fact that, at recent public
SALE nearly ten thousand dollars worth of its stock
sold at 104I The stock bears interest of six per
cent, which is paid quarterly.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

The product of the Lake Superior Copper Mines last
year equal to $500 tons This is nearly tenth
the annual product of the world Norway, 1920 tons,
and Great Britain, 1850 TOMS being the largest produ-
OF the yield Of Great Britain 900 from
the mines Of Cornwall alone.
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Courtwas accordingly adjourned till this morni

The general elections in the State of VIRGINIA
will take place the fourth Thursday 0he 26th) Of
May. They embrace the election of thirteen mem
bers of Congress- members Of the new Legislature,
and three Commissioners of the Board Of Public
Works seF
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

One hundred and sixty-four individuals and firms in
Boston pay taxes on assessment of upwards Of
100000 and less than S2000o0 forty-six 5000 900
and over sixteen on $500 900 and over $500 900
twenty on upward Of half million
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

Amount of Coal shipped at Cumberland by the Chesa
peake and Ohio Canal during the week ending April Is
Coal, ,797 tons; Coke 129 tons Total 1925 TONS
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

The citizens of Beaufort, North Carolina without dis
tnction Of party, rendered tothe Hon EDWARD STASLY,
prior to his departure for California public dinner
testimonial of personal regard and Of their appreciation
Of his public and private character.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

The Legislature of Pennsylvania adjourned yes
terday after session of over three months
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-04-23

Gen. ARIsTA, late President of the Republic of
Mexico, has arrived at New Orleans.
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In consequence of the death Of Mr.. KING no
business was done yesterday in the Criminal Court
OF this District On the opening of the Court, Mr..
FENDALI, the District Attorney, said:
May 1t please the Court Again it becomes my melan-
ohoy duty to announce you the death of distinguish
ed citizen Intelligence has reached this city that VIII
r. KING Vice President of the United States died
on Monday evening last at his residence in Alabama
This event. long anticipated falls heavily on the heart Of
the nation The entrance Of the deceased in early man
hood into public fe the high trusts legislative and
diplomatic, which subsequently confded to him and
the ability and fidelity with which he discharged them
these have all passed into the history Of his country
That country has learnt to appreciate his characters his
tenacious adherence to what he deemed his duty the
tmness Of his principles, the bandness Of his manners
and the sentiment Of high honor which governed his
duct The loss Of such man, under any circumstances
would be national calamity But In this instance, how
peculiar is its impressiveness Mr. KNo, after enjoying
SERIES almost continuous OF public bonors had just
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-02-22
DACUERREOTYPH MINIATURES.

DACUERREOTYPE MINIATURES.
THAvE just returned from the west-and
/ | am prepared for business. Now
whilst the opportunity offers, is the time to
secure picture.
Obtain the shadow ere the substance fades.
When our friends, relatives and sweet
hearts are with us. it would seem useless to
have likeness of them, but the future may
separate us; .Ay, death may take them a
way forever, and then correct and lie
like resemblance of them, is invaluable.
Ihave all the late styles Of cases, Gold
Enameled, Papier Mache, Pearls, &c Gold
Lockets, Pins and Bracelets.
rPictures taken at -.
Rooms OH Lafayette street-over Dr.
BufEington's office, where the public is In
yited to call and examine specimens.
nov N-y. "A. "IA~oON'
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-02-22
DELAYS are dangerous.

Why suffer with cough. colder any dis
w cave Of the Throat, Breast and Lungs
when certain cure is 20 easily effected by
using >,
"WIsTvRs HorEHor~p CANDY
This Medicine is judicious combination
Of the hest expsctorants in the Mater'a We'd
ica. The most stubborn Coughs and Colds
Weld to it readily, and it is found to give re-
lief even in confirmed cases Of Consumption
It's not merely palliative. as many articles OF
its nature, but possesses great curative quail
tiles. For sale by WV. BN;EL Agent.
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CONTEMPORARIES, &c.

FIELDING MUSSELMAN.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer In all kinds
OF CONFECTIONARlES.
Conner of Third and Laurel SITS, (nearly
opposite the Bank)-Baton Rouge
HAvING this day REDUCED his prices,
II he is prepared to furnish all kind Of
NDY at WHOLESALE and RETAIL, on
more favorable terms than can be had in N.
Orleans and having experienced workman,
hi. candy will always be PURE and FRESH;
care being taken that no "deleterious ingre-
dent" is used in its manufacture, as is too
often the case with confectionery purchased
at AUCTIONS and from irresponsible houses.
He trusts that the trade Of this, and the
adjoining parishes, will give him their or
ders to fiji, which he is prepared to DO to
any amount, having made arrangements for
the best quality Of sugar in market and be-
ing in correspondence with one of the large
est houses ia New York, to supply him with
fancy confectionery aud articles in his line.
Septemher 7.-Y.
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!. G. HUTCHINSON. G. G. McWhoRfE
n. e.. HUTCHISON 4 Co.
LIVERY STAELE.

Third Street, Baton Aoage, La.
TTAVE always on hand and in good order.
II Carriages Cabs, Buggies, and saddle
horses. with which the public can be ac-
commolated on the most reasonable terms
Horses and Vehicles can be had al any
hour of night ~ nay az '"s aid stand OF i!
Halt aHl!-y.