The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-07
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Message from the President i'm Reference to
the State of Affairs on the Rio Grande.
WAsHINGToN, March 6.-The President to-day re
piled to the Senates resolution calling for informa
ton in reference to the present condition of affairs
the Rio Grande.
Among the documents is letter from Governor
Houston, dated Austin, Feb. 18TH addressed to the
Secretary of War, in which he says ne deplores
the situation of Texas, with an empty treasury
and Indian troubles, unexampled for the last ten
years; and forays from Mexico the Southern
border. And he asks: In the name of humanity
shall not the Federal arm be speedily raised and
extended in behalf of our suffering frontier?-
Should this not be done, the Governor saws he will
in a short time be compelled to resort to the indie
feasible right of selfdefence to protect the bor-
der, not only to defeat the enemy, but to prevent
the recurrence of similar disorders the frontier.
Texas can and will if applied to, in thirty days, be
able to muster in the field ten thousand men, who
are anxious, embarrassed as her finances are, to
make reclamatons upon Mexico for all her wrongs.
Can she hope for aid from the Federal Govern
ment? She will, in addition to her manifest for
bearance venture yet to defer to the action of the
Federal Government.
The Secretary of War, in his letter to the Presi-
dent, March 5th gives a synopsis of all the recent
transactions on the Rio Grande. Nothing, he SAYS
can exceed the contrarety opinion in relation to
them among those having the best opportunity to
inform themselves. The call of Governor Houston
is the first which has yet been made by the authOri
ties of Texas for any assistance in these disturbances
from the government. No doubt because it was
considered by them up to this time as a matter in
voving local laws and interests, rather than such
pertained to the honor and interests of the Con-
federacy. But, on the call of the Governor of
Texas, and upon the unGeniabe proofs of gross
outrages committed on soil, the Secretary OF
War says he has not hestaed to order a concentra-
ton of all the force upon that frontier which the
exigencies of the service elsewhere would allow.
Among the documents is a letter to Governor
Houston from one of the Texas Commissioners
sent to Brownsville, dated February I'd, in which
he says although many turbulent leaders exist
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are hoping for deiverance from anarchy and would
rejoice in the establishment of stable form of
government, which would protect their lives and
property and give them peace.
Many of the intelligent people o f the State of
Tamaulipa regard a Protectorate as the only
means by which Mexico can be redeemed from the
reign of anarchy and party tyrants. That there
is deep seated hostility, on the part of many to
everything American, there can be doubt but
with the great mass of Mexicans they would yield
to the same course of Justice and humanity which
has characterized the United States its annexa-
ton and acquisition policy.
Later from California by the Overland Mail.
MALLoY's STATION, March 5.-The California Over
land Mail, with regular San Francisco dates to the
18th ult, and telegraphic advices to the 18th,
passed this point at noon today.
TIE Republicans had held primary election at
San Francisco, for the election of delegates to the
State Convention, at which majority in favor of
Senator Seward for the Presidency was chosen
The Pacific Railroad Convention, lately in session
at San Francisco passed the following resolution:
Resolved, That the Legislature of this State be-
and is hereby, requested to offer (under proper
safeguards, to prevent frauds abuse) the sum of
100000 to such company companies as shall
first construct and put into complete working order
continuous line photographic wire from any point
in the State of California in connection with the
telegraph system of this State to any point east of
the Rocky Mountains, connecting with the telegra-
phic lines of the Atlantic States and S40,0 900 to
such company as may complete a second telegra-
phic connection as aforeSaid-both to be completed
within eighteen months after the appropriation.
[NoTE.-The previous dispatch stated the sums
to be allowed for completing the telegraph lines
above alluded to at $4,000 and $4,000, which this
dispatch proves to have been telegraphic error
OREGON AND BRITISH COLUMBIA.
The dates from Oregon are to the 9Th of Februa-
ry. The news is unim portant.
Victoria dates to the Sth of February had been
received
During January, SS2 900 worth of gold dust
had been exported from Victoria.
The --LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.-SAN Francisco, Feb.
l4-6 o'clock, 2. M.-There have been no arrivals
since the llth inst. The markets are unchanged
bill was passed by the Legislature, Yesterday
transferring duelling from the Court of Ses-
sions to the District Court. This act has special
reference to Judge Terry's case, and it is a great
point gained toward his acquttal.
The Columbia river is still closed by ice
Advices from British Columbia to the Sth, state
that an American officer had marched with ser
geants guard to Langley, and taken several men
prisoners, and conveyed them over the boundary
line to Washington territory.
The Victoria papers were highly incensed at
this new infringement on the rights of the British
government
Dates from the Sandwich Islands to the 18th of
January have been received.
The Russian fleet had sailed for Cronstadt, via
Valparaiso.
The schooner Far West sailed from Honolulu, on
the 23d a voyage of discovery for gnano
Islands.
SAN FRANCIsCo MARKET.-But few sales have
been made from the last arrivals. Candles are
quoted at 20 cts, and the market is weaker. Coal,
SIT per ton for anthracite Mess Pork firm, with
out sales. Bacon has improved p ct. Lard, IA
cts. for |. II. d Co.'s. Butter dropping. Sugars
weaker; crushed l21I cts. Domestic spirits easier;
brandy 46@47H cts; whiskey Az cts.