Weekly Ohio State journal (Columbus, Ohio : 1841). (Columbus, OH), 1847-03-31

              WEE (LY Of 10 STATE JOURNAL VOLUME XXXVII. COLUMBUS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 1847. NUMBER 31. I'UW.ISIU'.I) F.VT.KY WKO.NESIIAY MOKNIiWl, liY WILLIAM B. THRALL. Ollico in tlio Jnurnnl Itn iltintr .mltll-ciuit corner of High Iroct mill hurar alley. f KRMSi Tiihkk. l)oT.i.ii pr.n akkum, which may hodiifliwunl by Uio pay nuMtt of Two ll.n.l. un ill ulvan"!, "J " poMtMun, or of nor rt-nUiro to AtfonL or (.'oIImcIom. Tho Journal i. alo pulllahil ihuly ilurinR llm ' o thn I.rni.lnloro, ami tliri a wnok tlio remainder of llm 0" for anil Ihrmi liuioH a wm'k, yearly, for jj I. COLUMBUS: THURSDAY i:VKMN(J, Mnrcli 25, IHiT. The Wiir News. There ii nutlung in tho intelligence received from tlio Army linen our last, calculated in tho least to us-puugc the painful anxiety pressing upon the public moid with reference to recent events in Mexico. That there ha been a conflict between tlio two armies, scarcely nduiitn of a doubt. Hut the exu-nt of Hie loss on either side and the comparative ad varilaj;i; resulting to cither army these arc matter still snipped in doubt. There is another matter, which, to tin coin, tuuuity comes home to our very fireside ami bosom, connected with this intelligence, and which it held in anxious, brenlhles suspense the fate of Cut. Morgan, and his command. In the account which have reached us, this corps have been tingled nut a havingencoun-tered overwhelming disaster. Yet it come merely in the form of rumor ; and tlio mind will nut embrace that runmr io long tin thu re is a loop to hang a doubt upon. There if ulucioiit indeed to justify hope that at lenit the rumor a to the fale of this corps is greatly exaggerated; but while we indulge this hope, it i with the constant presence of a deep and painful ap prehension for the reality, uf it shall bo disclosed by further and more authentic accounti. M argan' regiment embraces the volunteer companies raised in Columbui, and we think those of Circle vi lie, Lancaster, Chillicothe, Newark, Ml. Vernon, and Mansfield. It embraces many a gallant fellow, who left behind gentle spirits yearning anxiously for his safety and welfare, ami the ii rut joy of whose heart would note be, to be well assured that no evil over whelms or betides him. To such, the mere rumor that there has been an engagement, and that "Col. Morgan was mortally wounded, and his command entirely cut olF," carries with it an anguish which others can-not conceive, and with which the stranger in termed dleth not. Wn still think tint a very few dan wiil throw additional light upon this subject of such painful interest. Intelligence of liv facts is even now far on its way towards ut perhaps at our doors may it prove such as will convey relief, and now hope, to hearts now wrung with tho most excruciating suspense ! Conviction lor Murder. Mr. KltiiKit was tried on Monday and Tuesday of last week, In-lore the Court of Common Pleas, of Washington county, for the murder of his wife on the Jttd of February last. The projection was conducted by William I). Kmcrson, F.q,Prns. Atty. assisted by John Welch, F.sq ; and the defence by (Jen. Charles It Guddard, Win. A. Whittlesey, ami C, 11. Rhodes, Ksus. The testimony, winch is pretty fully reported in the Marietta Intelligencer, develops the (ant that i who would otherwise nave never thought of becoming For thn Ohio Stale Journal. Modern Abolitionism. NO. U. Tllfc PLOT. Most unfortunately for the country, about the time tho spirit of fanaticism begin to display itself, there existed a party dominant in tlio councils of the nation, who coming into power in a whirlwind of passion and prejudice, lived and moved and h id its being, by constantly fostering an unnatural feeling of excitement amount the people Tlio very breath of its life depended on keeping ever on tho wing the spirit of destructivetiess, arraying ouo section of the Union against another, and one class of citizens against thu other ; so that by playing on the passions of each, nil might be made subservient to the purpose of ini-n in power. Tho popularity of the Hero of New Orleans, which had sustained tlio party in all its usurpations, was about to lose its magic influence, by his retirement from otlice ; and his designated successor, of a cold mid selfish temperament, possessing none of those elements of character which excited the popular enthusiasm for tho man of " iron will,1' would be incapable f holding together the motley crew that followed the banner uf the old Jackson pirty, even though aided by the cohesive power of public plunder, ft therefore became necessary to hit on some expedient to make up for that want of popularity, which nothing but a military reputation could obtain, and it required no very keen politician to perceive that modern abolitionism, converted into a political engine, exactly bin ted the purponcs of a party whose very being depended on exciting tho repellaul elements of society. Accordingly the wheels of party were set in motion to raise lite fours of the Houlh, against a faction, that if left id one in its origin, would have died from mere obscurity, ns nothing but public opposition could give it prominence ; for when men lay aside the weapons of moral suasion for fierce denunciations, against even erring brethern, their plan is sure to defeat itself. If one will turn to thu tiles of tho Globe, the organ of the government at that lime, the continual elfort to make political capital out of the abolition question, and to introduce it as an element into party politics is evident. And fur the first time in the history uf the country, the Presidential candidate of the modern Democracy, in pursuance of tho new system of tactics, himself a northern mm, caiiui out and pledged himself ugainstthe abolition of slavery in tho District of Columbia. Then the game of agitation was commenced by political aspiruiits, who hoped to reap the sole benefit ; the famous lilst rule was introduced in Congress, by a northern Democrat, for the purpose of enabling his parly at I he South, to represent all who stood up for the secret right of petition as enemies to the compromises of ihe Constitution. The cry was raised all over the South, that the W ttigs were Abolitionists, because, true to their principles, they rallied in defence of a constitutional right. And southern Whigs, such as Hotts and Stanley, who perceived that the whole matter was a mere feint "f their political opponents, to draw oil' public attention from th" true, issjes, were ilenmncrd both at home and in tin government organ as traitors to their constituent, for voting nguinsl the Jlst rule, mid defending the right of petition, on the Hour of Congress. The peculiar position of parties iu the country, gave the Administration all the advantage at tins game ; most of the s mlhcrti Wing, overborne by the clamor mid excitement on th1 subject (jut up by the hired minions of the Kxecutive, voted for the til I rule, tints separating from the northern portion of the party ; while some of the more sagacious, seeing through the object tor which the manoeuvre was got up, boldly advocated tlie right of petition ; maintaining that the mm-tit way to increase the ranks of modern Abolitionism was, to raise the cry of persecution. Lvcnla have proved the truth of their petition ; nt that pirty, thus being able t'i indentity liieirciuse with the rightof petition, have d oh thousands ol good citizens ol the ireo Males, the deceased was murdered on the night of the iWd of February, and her body cast into the well. The prisoner manifested a great degree of coolness and indifference up to the tune of the discovery of the body, which was three or four day after the murder. Thu Jury returned p verdict of "murder in the first decree" and tho counsel for the prisoner moved tho court for a new trial. Without hearing argument the Whig party who couststing of that class upon this motion, the cause was continued until tho next term of tho court in Marietta. Mob-Lnvnii(l Gog-Low. A meeting of sweet-scented " democrats" was recently held, for ths ostensible purpose of glorifying James K. Polk and bis Mexican War but r rally to pirer.l out the crumbs of democracy," iu Knox county, to such .m shall be able to obtain them ; and to have the balance of the faithful brrrttttd upon executive modern Ah dilumists, to or in a grp. irate party organi zation, whose professed object urigiimUif was, to compel Congress to rescind tins rule; though it has since, been perverted by its leaden to other, and more selfish purposes in pursuance doubtless of the terrtt intentions of those who were so actively engaged in promoting the organization. Tins division of voters lias chiefly been made Irom ol citi zens whose feelings are most easily appealed to mi moral iuesttons frequently tnke a step suddenly without perceiving all the consequences until they nre drawn as it were utmost insensibly mlo tlie meshes of political nbolilionisin. Many tiund Whigs at tho South frightened from their propriety by this artful iinuoMivre of their politics! opponents were persuaded tint they could alone save the compromises of the Constitution by entering into the ranks of modern Democracy. Tiieu modern Ah.ditioiitsui converted into a political engine served tlie purposes of those who set it into operation in two ways, by lormintr. a sepa- very especial manner. All this was nntUT-of- courso. Mr. Dehno was present, and altempt-d to speak in his own defence, but was rudely denied the privilege! Reason for a man's conduct was not what the) were after; and the more and the better reasons he could oiler, by so much the less were they acceptable ! If he was permitted to justify himself, th entire object for which they were assembled would be frustrated don't juh get ! Very well after tint mob had dispersed, a public mating was announced for next Saturday and Mr. Delano it invited to altf ml, and address his neighbors and fellow citizens, in relation to his acts as their lie-prcscntative in Conireas and he irill arcn and although the minions of the Kxecutive may attempt to top his mouth, and to slop their ears, it will be in vain he will speak and they will be oblignl to bear Matters have come truly to a pretty pass, when a representative in Congress shall m required to sit by and hear hi acts denounced without stint, ami lie gnggrd, if he attempti to speak in hi own justdica-lion ! That's " drmorrtteu" ta it! Thero are many of Mr. Delano' constituents in this city and county wh i would be right gl id to see him and hear from him. And whether he be denied a fair hearing at home or not, he may be assured of a cordial une here, whenever it uny suit hi convenience to render unto Ira Franklin county constituent an account of Ina stewardship Capt. Coi ih Mi Do u.ik Wo learn from the t'rhanaCitixen.lhal Mr. Mi Doviui has declined the appointment of CapUm, tendered by Mr. I'oi.a, under the ten regiment law. We are not surprised at this declination uf Mr. McDonald. Without knowing any thing of the particular reasons which induced his cours', we should judge that the service m Mexico would not bo to his liking that it lacks pho ingredient to render it acceptable to him though a good blond courses his veins aa rejoice the heart of other men. And mice heartily enlisted in the cause, we are sure that C ilm Mel) mild would prove himself a soldier equal to any emergency. Ma.Ci.r a I'kmt. Mmn:n to Muho.-We nre authorised to say that the appointment of the lion. Henry Clay, as Minister to Mexico, would meet the approbation nf many sincere friend of that riniueiit rilisen, as well aa lite concurrence of good friend of the administration in thucitv .V. I. bun. The Philadelphia U. S. Gazette copies the above, ami add No doubt of the authority no doubt of the rnnnir- rence. Hut .Mr. (.lay will uot ins appointed, the war with Mexico, badly as it has been managed, has not brought on this country much distress ; and those who are sent to make jicace, must have as nntjitulde a n appointment as they would hive had, had they been pent to make war. Mr. Clay is not wanted. It is deeper national distress, more national al.irin, and closer evil, that niu.tt make the Government trud for nch a man. The people of Athens never sent for Demetrius, whom they had banished, until their distress rendered his presence necrssary for the salvation of the city. Caktoh, March 1!,1HI7. Mr Tn ru i.i. : Permit hip to call the attention of the traveling pnblir, to the Ragle Hotel, No. FtH, North .lrd st., 1'hilndelphia, kept by a former citizen of tbia county, Mr. Tiiuv 8. Wkhm. Mr. W. is well known lV the e.itnens uf this part of Ohio, as landlord of the t rankltn Inn, Massillon ; and to such then is no nerd nf saving, that I lie accommodations, fare and gentle manly deportment of the iMldlord of the Kagle Hotel, will be equal to the best, any where. The houar i entirely new, finished in tho best manner, and furnished with a view to the comfort and convenience ol his traveling friends. The situation ii in a Iiuniiicbb part of the city, convenient to many Urge importing houaeg. A desire to promote thu welfare of a worthy man, lung a resident among us, is the only inducement for troubling you with this notire. V. A Fu.r Com i.ubmiji. The following conundrum lias hi en going the rounds of the newspapers: Why, if Santa Anna should meet General Taylor, will he be compelled tn fight hmi entirely with cavalry Hern use he hns IcA his font at era Cruz. The New Orleans Hulletin says that it isa mistake, aa his foot and leg too were buried at the city of Mexico, and were exhumed and dragged through the street at the lime of hit last banishment. of misrule and disorganization united, that they might hive freo privilege to revel on iu their common work of destruction after the fall of the presiding genius of order. Kxamine the Government organ now teeming in abuse of tho Whigs for their position on slavery. Not a word against the abolitionists except as connected with Llio Whigs, while the Liberty press returns the compliment by very geutl chiding their brethren uf tho Democratic faith ns departing from their true principles of equal rights in too much coin-plaisanne to the slave power; while every expression of a Whig candidate is de storied to tho utmost to put pro-slavery sentiments in his month; and when that fails he in licensed of courting abolition vote. How true is it that extremes often meet and always for the purpose of overthrowing tho moderate, me correct and the practical doctrine. Never was this more fully illustrated than in Iril l, tho ultra pro slavery men and the professed anti-slavery parly, both laboring for the annexation of Texas by electing James K.. folk, whom lliruey declared in Ins letters he would prefer to Clay, under tho pretext that Clay was a much in favor of annexation us I'olk ; which even if true, would have been mo iti; son, as thero was every guarantee, both from the character of tho man and his letters, that should annexation tako place (if it mint be) it would be " without war, without dishonor, and with the common consent of the Union." Tho meaning of which so much ridiculed phrase is written sow iu characters of blood ao plain, "that he that run may read." For every sune man must admit that there is a choice as to the manner in which uti obnoxious measure is carried out; and no one can doubt that peaceable annexation would ho far preferable to the. present violent expensive and probably long protracted war with Mexico, fur which, on their own hypothesis, the Liberty party is ultimately responsible by defeating Mr. Clny; since a person is always held accessory to an act the commission uf which he dies not prevent when he lias tlie power. Hut the purpose ot raising up a third party as a thorn iu the sides of its opponents, having been accomplished! trusting to tlio virulence of deserters against their old associates as sullicient to keep in being a separate organization even nftcr the original cause of its formation was removed, the prenent Democratic Congress quietly repealed the Ut rule, and senrce a murmur was heard from the Southern Democratic press, hitherto so loud mouthed iu their denunciation of the Whigs for standing upngiiiiiHtllio sacred Uight of I'etition, while thu Liberty parly all over the laud snug anthems to the praise of tlie ii'.ltl: Congress, in invidious contrast with tin; '7th (Whig) Congress, until in their exultation they seem even to have forgot ten to disturb with uny more abolition (Tlitious the repose of their loving brethren ot the Dem icralic School A cousiiiuiiialion doubtless of the long preconcerted second bargain. HLL'1D1 US- calendar. As in duly bound, they relieamvd trom tlio nU, txn itmii out of the Whig ranks in the North Washington Union denunciations upon the Wings in and strengthening tlie pneudo Democracy in the South, general, tho recuianl " democrats" in the Senate who The plan worked admirably thcmi two fell Hpirits of refused to associate wilh a blackguard editor, in par- d"-"truction, modern Democracy and political Abo-. i i i i n.i , ' I'tioutsoi, rejoicing iu their mnl'iil success against iiiuur, urn io v in whatever was sacred, whatever was conservative, met together and made solemn league and covenant, tint thoiiih apptreully working again it each other, their couiui ui design ol overt Ii rowing I tie pi liar ol thn institution should in lulure constitute them sworn friend. The conservative a lug party htoinl alone in their way, the opponent of violent revolution, though alw;ivs the friend of everv well ordered reform, there fore the first objects of ihis holy alliance, was to de stroy it rowr.u by breaking its I'.MTY. In HID the game was tried at the South of denouncing Gen Harmon ns an Abolitionist, hecausu h" would not give th" same plcdgt a Mtrtiu Van Hiiren on the subject of slavery in the District of Co-luiubia; it failed of Hiiccesn, mid the elements having been prepared, every thing w is got ready to play an opposite manoeuvre in l-lt by appealing to passions to prejudice on the subject of slavery at the North, uiit'urtiiu itely with more success. Many of the members of the whig parly in the slave States were known to be zeal his advocates of that same system uf State action th it h id freed from slavery, New Jersey, l'enu-aylvauia and every portion of the Union that had as yet been delivered fro. u lint blighting curse, nud public opinion was already strongly set.ing in favor of t bo pussage ol similar emancipation laws both in Maryland and Kenineky. The leader of tho party was known as the I'reudeut uf the Colonization Society wh ow action hid made hundreds of black men truhj free by pliicmj them in a position where there was something to he gamed by self exertion, and where pubic prejnd.ee (if you pb-ase) could not keep him always in the aime sc lie nf society. The free and independent Republic founded on the snores of Africa by their labor Will doubtb as tell to tutiire ages the story of their far-seeing benevolence by dilfusuig the blessings of Chri itianily and civil liberty over that long b n 'btcd continent. What nit account to posterity will the men hive to give, who for mere pnlitieal purposes, would foster a spirit tint h is ruined all the plans of practical ih iievoleiice, and hut for which, Maryland, Virginia mid Kentucky would this day be becoming r ttr. r. .Mates under the action of the same system of em meip iltoti laws that delivered their more northern sisters Irom slavery. Could the si:-riiKr Hilttiml intriguer be un Veiled, the Albany Regen cy and tlie Ktr uI Junto, the respective head uf I tie .lortiieru and hoiitlieru orain-ltes ot moiirrn Democracy would doubtless be found to b.- the principal contrivers in setting to work tins d aliolicu) machinery; the intiiilito connection, and almost simultaneous, nf these cliques to make nholdiou in their individual States a politic il quotioii rtltiiimilhj goes far to prnvo the eorrcciniM id tins idea. Could Father Ritchie, who h is grown gray in all the party intrigues during the present century, he pi t ru th" 0,1 t:i los, rare con-fessioiis might bo extorted as to the srerrt arrangements bv which the lenders of the p dilicul Abolition party, audi as James G. Ilirney and Dr. Daily, originally Democrats, like the Jesuits id' old, thought they could serve their political church belter by upenly se parating from it in such a way as to draw oil a large mass of voters from their old opponents into a separate organization. The first running of Liberty candidates iu western New York, when- the whig inajori. ty was so overwhelming (hat one 01 "tho tuithlul could not hope to succeed unless by some measure a division could nc made trom tho ranks ot his opponents was attended with nil the circumstances, that has since marked the course of fmf party every where else. Some Democrats assuming to be leaders of the new movement would get a number of their opponents, Army Correspondence. from an Illinois t'oluntirrtto fits li'if', now a resident in (''ilumhus. Camp Aula Nckva, Mexico, Feb I'J. In my last 1 informed you of our anticipated march from Salillo, with the expectation of proceeding immediately to San Luis I'otosi. For Home reason, unknown to me, this march is delayed for the present; as Gen. Taylor has concluded to wait for a reinforcement of four additional rcgimclils, prii-r to taking up the line of march s above. The four regiments are x per led to urriiv early in iM.ircli, alter wuicu oui " .irk " promises to lend us direct to ti c strong holds ol the Mexican army. The character f (Jen. Taylor is t ki well known, as a military lender, to derive any additional lustre from any thing that I cuuld Hay in his favor ; and his talents are loo highly npprecnited to I any additional eulogy ; sutlice it 'o say, that he is the universal favorite ot thu whole ant, v ; and whenever he appears in front of his cominan:), the benediction of all, proclaim his passage with an enthusiasm at most amounting to idolatry. Since my hist was writ ten, our camp has been the theatre of an excitement that may not be uninterrjtiiig to yuu for ue to describe. FkIi. Hth. the low eiime into enmri lh.it one ol the fVrkmisas volunteer was found, about three miles ! i'mneer got away, so anxious were the military author KnilroHi! Meeting. Pursuant to previous notice, a large and respectable, meeting, composed chiefly of the citizen of the South part of the city of Columbus, on the evening of the !ld mst., met at the Montgomery House, and was organized by appointing W. T MAR LIN, Chairman, and Lokkhzo Knoi.isii, Secretary. The object of the meeting having been briefly slated to be the consideration of the subscription of stock to the Cleveland and Xenia railroads, and the best tuodo to secure such a locution of ttiese roads as will most eti'ectually promote thu interests of the city and county at large, and consistently with tho interest of these roads; and it appearing that oil the present Directors of tho Xenia road, are largely interested in having said road terminate and connect with the Cleveland road in .the extreme North part of the city, whereby the citizens at large would derive a very unequal proportion of beuelHa therefrom On motion, a committee of seven was appointed by tho Chairman, consoling of Messrs. Hare, S. L. Wright, A. 1. Stone, Jewett, Sites, Kuuslun, and Glover, to wait upon the present Director of the Xenia mail, and to ascertain from them such information as they might ace proper to communicate, concerning the location of the road, and to request them to resign their directorship so soon as it should bo ascertained that a majority of the people of the city and county are iu favor uf subscribing the amount of stock proposed to bo taken by lite city uud county respectively ; and said committee to report to a subsequent meeting. On motion, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : Itrsulcrd, That alt that wo ask, as to the location of tho two rouds, in which it is proponed that this county nnd city should take stock, is that the point of connection between them and the depots should ho at some place as near equal-distant. fami the north and south boundaries of the city us the interest ol the public and of the roads will permit. liesiilnd, that we are in fuvorofthe subscription of the proposed amount of stock to the said roads by the city and county, provided the present directors of the Xenia road will pledge themselves in writing to resign their directorship, so soon ns it shall be ascertained by a vote of the city and county, that a majority of the people of the city and county are in tiivor of subscribing the umoiiut of stock, proposed to be taken by the city and county, sn that said city and county may be properly represented in said directory, previous to the location of the said Xenia road. llisulridf That wo will never consent that the city and county should be taxed to build these roads, unless the people nf the city nnd county can have a vo-ce, in proportion to the slock by them subscribed, in tilling the said board of directors. Jlisotcid, That the committee, appointed by this meeting, be, ami they are hereby instructed to carry out the views exprchsed in the above resolutions. On motion, the snid committee were authorized to call another meeting whenever they should deem it expedient. On motion, the proceedings nf this meeting were ordered to be published in the papers of Ibis city. W. T. MARTIN, Lhairmun. Loiikv.o Kkoi.ihii, Sirrrttirij. From the New Orleans IMta, March 13. Important irom Tmnpico. Ry the 1'ioiieer, Cnpt. S. lirowu, which arrived at thif port last evening in seven days from Lohos Island via Tampico, we have interesting and important new as to the embarkation of our troops for the demonstration that is to be made 011 the cilv nnd castle of Vera Cruz. On 'he li'lib ult. between titty and sixty sail of vessels left Tampico und Lobos Island with troops nnd munitions of war of every description for the bombardment of Vera Crnz. F.vcry vessel iu llio harbor ships, bnrks, brigs, schooners and steamboats in fact, every vessel that could possibly carry men or arms, was enlisted into the service, and depnrled as soon us they could possi- my ue loaned. 11 was wuu gn at iiiitieulty that the D. Leech iV Co. had a freight boat one of their large regular Imp boats in ma Saturday, with a full load of Dry Goods from I'liiladtlphia PitUb. Out. poor simnln souls, to run a separate ticket mi the une idea, anil consequently the regularly noiniiintad Dem-itcrat would slip in between, nnd often when the pinch eame.nn election day, the new horn zeal of these lortrg of human rights Would resolved itself into voting the regular party ticket, and then laughing iu their sleeve at the simplicity of those of their opponent whom they had gulled into a separate organization. So that the number of votes the Liberty party will abstract from the whig enters now into every democratic cal dilution and boasts of expected success. The experience of every ubnerver will con firm the position, thai the Liberty party, alt hough it has no hope ol electing us ucRei, aiwnvs prerer Hie success nt a modern Democrat to that of a W big ; to defeat whom, every nerve is exerted, while nothing scarcely will be laid against his opponent. The Whigs mutt learn that it ia not always open enemies that most ought to be dreaded ; it is the tactics of modem Democracy; they generally secure its triumph, and will continue to do it, until its opponents are wisernnegh In know thattn union alone there is strength The " entente cordial " always exhibited between the leaders of modern Democracy ami political abolitionism, goes fur to prove tlieir srriTf good understanding, winch of late has become so prominen scarce tn decsive the most gullible. Review the events of the InstVew years, and one cannot but perceive how adnnrubly these twin brethren of destructivenrss work into each other's hands; their common labor is to revile anil misrepresent the Whig party, parti-nlarly were these known in the Inst Presidential campaign to furnish each other documents to abuso Mr. Cluy, to strike down whom all llio ulemotiU from camp, n lasso uround his neek ; ai;d the fact was I so evident that ho had been dragged jv the same, a distance of about une hundred rods, here his neck be came entangled 111 a bunch of chappart I, which seem- d to have slopped the further progress ot hismurder-r or murderers; the lasso was then wound around an other bunch, so its to entirely prevent all possible chance for his escape, and iu tin coi.ditiou he wa louud, dead. It V way of a more full explanation, a lasso is a long npe with a noose at one end, and is mod, ordinarily, for the purpose of catching w.ld horses and cattle. Kvery Mexican is skilled in the use of this instrument; and the dexterity nnd 1 xactnesa with which they can throw it over the neek or leg uf a horse, or other wild animal, i truly astonishing. Tin instrument has of late, been frequently ustd by the natives, ns the instrument of nt lac It upon the unsuspecting soldier who ventures from th : encampment, as in the instance above descriveil. Feb. I"i news reached our encampment that a pirty of a hundred or more Mexicans were encamped, or iiior' properly burrowed, in a deep ravine emanating from the loot of a mountain, at a distance of about ten miles from camp. Capls. Colfey and Lolt of our rcgiiueiil, were ordered by Col. Ilisscll, to proceed with a force of thirty men, to their place of rendezvous. Several detached parties uf the Arkansas regiment parsed us on our way, each stung to a slate uf desperation, by the murder of their couipanioit in urnn, and fin d with a determination to revenge his death ; and long before we reached the plict of their concealment, the crack of the deadly nile and the smoke of ioiviI t, told but lo t plainly that tin work of vengeance had bejfiin ; and soon our ttuspiciou were hilly confirmed, by the sight of tie bleeding victi.m that we beheld on our nght and lei, struggling in the hint agonies ot death. One drops upon Ins knee, and with hf ed h it and hands. by every gesture of submission in Ins power, begs tor life; hut his adversary unmoved by his entreaties, still advances, and ns the expressions me friend," " me iro." tl iat from the lips of the Kneeling virion, the fa tal weapon 1 leveled at his heart the ll ish, tne report and the stilled l'roan tells the rest. urn we arrived at the ravine, we found the little party that remained, about .(,) 111 nuurier, huddled t igctlicr like n gang ot frightened partridges; nud the sunn men who had been dealing out death and destruction to those whom they had chanced to meet on the way, were now delui-ling whether thuy should shoot them tn mutsr, or march them out upon the plain ami idiooi tiiem one oy one. Uur little hand, cumin imieu ny 1 ,ipn. v.oiiey ami Loll, marched in double file uud rouiidctely sur rounded th s treiiiulimr gioiip, when the word "order , arms " brought every man's pn to tin- ground. Capt. ; Cotley dem iinled, llirotT nu interpreter, lie' man or men who laasaetcd the Arkansas volunteer. All know-ledge of or participation in the nlfair being denied, he nexteiiipiired for their arms, A u 'i'hey told himlhey bail arms iu their poi session smile time before, but upon being informed that they would not be allowed to keep them, and w ishing to avoid nil appeuradcei.f hostility to our army, they bad given up their arms In an nili-cor under Col. Harney ; and from that time hid been peaceably employed 111 culling and hauling wood for our troops, who were encamped in the vicinity. He-iug informed by (.'apt. Coll'-y that lliey must proceed A-ilh him, as prisiotiers of wnr, to tho camp of Gen. Taylor, 0110 uf the company asked peruiissioii l dr ve up his oxen, which was granted by C.ipl. Cotley, who sent two men, with arms, lo guard lion. As soon ns he was out of sight of Captain Cotl'i y, one of the Arkansas men followed, and creeping up shly behind him, leveled his gnu nnd shot him through. When 1 approached the spot where he lay, apparently in the struggles of death, a thought and feeling came over me which I shall not attempt to define or ile-erihe. S 11 dice it to say, that nil the ideas nnd impressions thai I had ever felt of the horrors of war, were more than renlixed. 1 approached the bleed m;; man, and upon cxamiiiatom, found tin Wound t be flight, the ball hiving passed through the leftside wit lout serious injury. Aided by another individual, whose sympathy had brought him to my side, we raised the poor lellovv to his feet, and found that with nssislauc 1 he wan able to walk. When h" tint ventured to ope 1 his eyes nnd look me in the face, nnd found that my intention was not 10 kill, but to aid htm, never! no never! will I for get the sin de that at that instant lighted up his whole countenance ; nud never shall I torgcL the self satisfaction tint I experienced at thai momei.t, notwithstanding while we were 011 our way to the curt that was to carrv him to tlie camp, I heard the expression, he ought to have a ball through him tor assisting tlie d d .McX' ities to impress her into Ihe aervin Gen. Scott himself is reported to have said that the demonstration would ho commenced on the Kith inst.. and this report was so generally believed when the 1'ioiieer left, that it was iml regarded as a mere rumor, but ns a M fixed fact." We may therefore expect eve ry day to hear the new of the bombardment of that fur-fumed Mexican tower of strength, the Castle of St. Juan de Ulua. LATH AND VERY IMPORTANT F 110.If THIS PACIFIC. XeiPt from Commodore Stockton Revolution in Call- fornia Capture uf the city of Angels by Mexicans Their 1'artiat Defeat. Wahiiinhton, March 20, 8 P. M. The important news lately received from New Mexico, ha a counterpart from California, but not of ao horrible a character. Letters have been received at the Navv Denartment from Commodore Stockton and other officers. Tlieir dates are Sun Francisco, October 1st, and San Diego, iiovcnioer aum, ir4, They write that tho officers nnd crewa of the sqund-ron, and the tmops are all well. Tho former were iu in line spirits, notwithstanding hard service. A revolution had broken out a in one the Mexicans, at the head of which were tho nriucinul Territorial orlicer. These men shamefully violated their oalhsof allegiance to Hie United Stales, and conspired to expel the Americans from tho country. The revolt broke out in various parts. The Mexicans took up arms, and captured the city of Cuidad dc los Angele (city of Angels,) and some other places bordering on the Deparlmenlof Senora, previously captured from them. Commodore Stockton had taken vigorous measures ngainst them, and had succeeded in recapturing some of tho towns occupied by the revolutionist. Arrivul ol' the lliheniin Tweiitv-F.ight Dnya Imter from lSuropo. Dtrtine tn the I'rtce of Flour firm ntss in the Cotton Market Firmnrtt in the M'lrkrt Jor Jndian Com Money Market, $-c. Thu Cunard steamer Hibernin wa telegraphed nt Boston about 4 o'clock on Saturday afternoon, and reached the wharf at ti. We received on Saturday night, by Magnetic Telegraph, the following synopsis of the commercial new brought by her. The lliberma made the passage in sixteen days, having sailed front Liverpool on the 4th iimt., and bring Liverpool date twenly-eight day later than by tho Cambria. Coiim Maiiki: r. The com trade his been iu a very lluctuiting condition during the entire month of February. At the tune of the sailing of the Cambria, thn price, uf meal coiitinutd to give way, occasionally rap idly, until, from the commencement of the reaction, the red in turn amounted altogether to from ris. to IDs. per quarter, and flour 7s. to s. per barrel, It might be that this decline, under the actual position of supply and demand, was too rapid, or commenced too curly ; or thai the nature of the discussions in i'arlinineiit renewed the confidence of holders, nud warned llio fears of buyers. Towards Ihe close of February renewed ronlidence was observable, and buyers again came forth from Ireland in consequence. Since the upward move again commenced, there ha been an advance- on wheat of from J d to I id per Tit lbs., and in flour of about .Is. OJ per hhl. Oils and oat meal remain steady, but do not sell freely. Indian enru has of late given way from I shilling to l! shillings per lbs., nnd beans 'it to H per qr. At our last market, tiie prices paiog were for geiierul runs of American meal, I Is. to per 7tl lbs. For American Flour, n w eel, W,). to 41. sour il'is. (iu to ;t(n. (id per barrel. Indian corn, white, (i;ts. lo7ds , and yellow 7','. to 7;i. perdJ lbs. Kgyptian beans -Io. to Tills, per quarter. Irish oals "is. 4d lo us. d per ). lbs. Various reason and opinion are afloat as to the pop-p. hc supplies of breadstuff which we cm procure during thn present season of famine and distress, based Ul the moat recent intelligence trom America. We believe that there is good cause to expect that from the opening uf the lust eight or h n days, the re- ipt of corn, 11 mr, Ac, will be light, and this added the continuance of considerable export to Ireland, has caused the market to have a very firm aspeet, and prices have since returned ns regards wheat and flour. Indian corn is still continuing m great requisition, am) demand (he h'gh price uf li'.is. to T',V per quarter for white. Other kinds of com are cheaper. Coi rux M auri r. 'There has been some revival in the trade, with a considerable inquiry trom exporters and on sieculation, and the prices generally Itavo been sbehtly 111 favor uf holder. 'The market, how- L'ver, closes quietly, ami nochaugecan be made in the initiation nf lant week. Fair bowed Georgia Cotton h to (ifd ; Mobile ( to 7d ; Now Orleans Jto.Min IWoMiv M a UK kt. c have li id an un steady market since our last publication, but lending generally luwnriis a decline 111 tlie prices ol Consols. It appears to be generally conceded that the course the Government has resolved upon, viz: to tike a loan of jO.imii.mm, is the very best tint could have been nd opted. The bidding tor the loan took pi nee on tlio lt of March at the Treasury, whim the .Messrs. Rothschild and Messrs Raring & llmUier were the only bidders un terms that were satisfactory to the Government. The lonn was divided between litem as offered, viz; JC-". Ms. for each hundred pound. Tho three per rent. Consul Scrip of the new loan has borne 1: 2, 1 and per cent, premium since. Kxchequer hills three, shilling to five shillingpremium. Tntest from the Army. Tho Washington U.non.of Saturday night, ('Jtlth) copies the news from the Army under Gen. Tavloii, given iu our paper of the &(d and adds thefollowing: It'e learn that na official intelliaenre. p'ttinir ami con firmation to the rumors of a buttle, has been received ut the if fir Ueiiartmeut. we are indebted to the politeness ol the editor of tne niitietin for thu following note, for which they will he pic used to accept our best thanks : CoMutHcm. JJl'm.kti.v Or km, New Orleans, March LI, IHI7. As the newspaper mail is so uncertain, the unclosed are forwarded per letter mail. 1)1 Santa Anna appearance, and 111 force, at Sal- tillo, there can be but little doubt ; the battle is by no means so certain. All Ihe reports on this latter are through Mexican sources. From tlio Rait. Patriot, March 20. Mexican Allitirn. It is reported iu Washington that Mr. Atochn, the agent who was bchI to Mexico, and whose return through Vera Cruz was announced in the account published yesterday, has reached Washington. The Intelligencer and tuuimiarc, however, silent on tho Sllbjeet. We have, besides a multitude of rumors from Wash ington. The Correspondence of the New York Jour nal of Commerce, under tho date of the Irith, alter alluding to the arrival of Mr. Atocha, says: Tlier- is scarcely a doubt that the Mexican Government will ugreu to a treaty, giving us the Rio Grande us a boundary, up lo ;i'l, and ull Ihe territory north of that parallel. The movement now talked nf favor pence. Santa Anna accelerates a peace by marching his army to S1-tillo, and surrendering il to Gen. Taylor. 1 1 is a much easier way than for Gen. Taylor to go to San Luis and there undertake to teed the Mexican army. 1 lie object of Santa Annas movement, judging (roiii his desponding manifesto, must he to enable the army to obtain food, as prisoners of war, from thewell-stored depot of the 1). S., ut Monterey, Camnrgo, iVc. 1 tie reduction ot era Cruz and the Castle at the same tune, will ellect a speedy peace. Gen. Taylor ay, niter all, become thu uegot:utur with Saiitu Anna, at S.illillo. The same correspondent notice a report that (ten. Holler is shortly to he made Secretary of War; but the report was probably founded on the circumstance noticed in the correspondence nf (he New York levelling Post, that "General Uutler has been reouested to come in Washington, the President and Sei-retury of var doiiiitles desiring the hem-tit ol hi suggestions. ns to ihe management of the wnr." e also hear that General Scott In mnde rcniiisi- tious on the War Department which have been refus al- 1 nc correspondent ol the I'ost, indeed, (himself a friend of tho Administration) admits the tact. He says : General Scott has called for ull crent'mn,' as my in formant expressed it; that is, he is reputed to hive ailed for much more than he supposed would be sum- cieut, before starting for his command in November last, and tor considerably more than he ts likely to get. Whilst the administration ts thus denying to (Jen. Scott w hat he regards as necessary fur the auccrssand safety of the army under his command, we have ru mors that orders have been aent Irom Washington to (ten. Tavl'ir to imsh forward with (en thousand t root is to nan Luis I'otosi : it is nlso said tint Urn, inylor, tired out with the querelousnes and ignorant presumption of those in Washington, who have assumed to mate the movements ot the army three llmnsand miles olf, has expressed his determination to advance From the Pittsburuli Gazette, Much 0. Invitsion of Tenia by tho Mexicans. hirgt Force pafurd Matamorat Taylor's Communiea tion cut off Supplies for the. .Irmy at Mittamorat rut '!'. A ' 1 have just received news from the South of a very important ami exciting diameter. H e murk n hie Adventures of Cnptnin Umirie. When the two aeon ting parties under Majors Borland and Gaines were captured by tho Mexican forces under Gen. Minon, on the a:td January, about sixty miles from Saltillo, there were tnken with them a Texan, Capt. D. Henrie, and a Mexican guide who had been compelled to act as such. Refotethc American surrendered, (ten. Minon pledged his honor that Capt. Ileiirio should be (rented as a prisoner of war, and should not be hurt, nnd that the Mexican guide should have a fair trial. Soon afterwards, the Mexican guide was shot down, by order of the Mexican General a circumstance which indicated clearly to the Captain what his fulo was to bo. The subsequent occurrences connected with Ihsescapparo thus narrated by himself: Tho whole party remained at Knrarnalion that day. The nut morning, the lilth, the prisoners were started under a guard of two hundred men (or San Luis Polosi. Majors Gaines and Hurhind were permitted to retain their horses and nnd arms ; the rest of the prisoner werestriptof both. Capts. Clay and Dunlyand other commisssioned oilieers, were furnished with lima taitge ponies; the remainder marched on foot. The trentment of the Mexican guide induced Capt. Henrie to believe that he might share the same fate. He had no confidence whatever in the word of Gene- rnl Minon. During the day he remarked the officer talking lo each other and looking nt him. Manuel aancucz who lives in eaitiiio, and who also received from our officer many thousand dollar for corn, wa with Gen. Mmon. He recogized Henrie, and riding up to him saiil," Well, sir, 1 siippos'' you will visit tho city of Mexico a second time." "That is very doubtful replied lleiinc. In the afternoon an express came in with a letter. Some acts of the ollicer who received it, aroused Henrie's suspicions further, nud turning short around where the officer was reading the letter, he found a number apparantly watching him. He believed they designed to murder hint, and he determined to make his escape if possible, and advised some of the prisoners of it, Jly some accident, during the evening, he found him-self on Mnjor Gaines's mare, one of Ihe best blooded nags in Kentucky, and the Majors pistols slill remaining iu the holsters. The prisoners becnuie considerably scattered near sunset, and Cnpt. Henrie set himself busily to work to muke them keep close together. To do Ibis ho rode hack, within ten file of the rear uf the lino when, discovering a small interval in Ihe line of tho Mexican guard, he suddenly put spurs to the mare and darted through the lines. The guard immediately wheeled in pursuit, hut tlieir pome were 110 match for a Kentucy blood horse, and be lore a gun could be fairly levelled at him, he had darted out of reach. He had three rnuchos to pass. Aa he passed them, he found that the Mexicans in pursuit gnve the alarm tn the rancherus, who followed him with fretdi horses; still ho outstripped (hem all. After passing the last ranch", he pulled up hi mare to rest her, when a single Mexican came up, supposing him to be unarmed. He waited until he came within thirty steps, when, cocking the mnjor's duelling pistol, ue nre n, ami me .wexienn rolleii i ll. In a short tune another came neur ; he likewise permitted linn to approach still nearer, when he wheeled uud shot him down. He louded his pistol, and after going some distance, another started up from behind some bushes near the road, and rode at him ; he shot at him, with what success he could not t- II, but wa not pursued by that Mexican any farther. When he came to Kucariiatiou, he found the camp had been a 1 armed, as he suppose by some one who had passed him when he bit tlie rend Diverging from this straight course, he crossed several roads and evaded a nuuilier of parties who were iu pursuit uf him. At b ngth he came to a plain where there was no plsce to hide. The moon was shining, and he could see a large number of men in pursuit. Putting spurs to his now jaded mare, he made for a mountain valley, and following it to the oust, he nt length eluded his pursuers. He travelled up the valley forty miles, aa he supposed, hoping to find an outlet towards Pulomas, but 111 this he was disappointed. He was tumbled to find water for himself or Ins famished mare, and the next morning after his escape the noble animal expired, more for the want ot wuter than from fatigue. Capt. Henrie now had to make it on foot, fie wnn-ilered about nil day, trying to find a path across the mountum in the evening he found water to quench his thirst. He then determined to retrace his steps down the valley, and did so, without water or food During tlie Xhth, Xth and Utli, he walked along through the chapparel and prickly pears, without food or waler, frequently seeing parlies of Mexicans, whom tie had to avoid. On the y-th lie Ruled a rat with a club, part of which he ate and put tho balance in lua pocitct lor another meal. On the night of the 2tlt he reached the road, and followed it uutd an hour alter sunset, when he discov ered a party ot horsemen approaching. Not knowing whether they were friends or enemies, he concealed himself until they came near, when he discover' d they were a picket guard of Ihe Arkansas troops. He gave one shout nud gave up nature was exhausted! His nerves, which h id been strung up to tlie Ingbeit degree of tension, became unstrung, and he was almost helpless. They put tiiui on a hun-e and took him to Ajnia Nueva, . here ('apt. Pike commanded an outjHist. Capt. Pike informed mo that when Henrie came in he was the most imserable looking being ho ever saw. His shoes were worn out, his pantaloons cut in rugs, hi head was bare, and fits hair and beard were matted, his hands feet and legs were tilled with thorns from tho prickly pear, and his skin was pnrched and withered will) privation exposure, and exertion. He hail lasted no water for four days, and seemed almost famished for want of it. The soldier gathered around him, and all that was in their wallets was at his service, and as they had recently had an outfit of clothing, Cnpt. II. wa soon titled cut. After ri'tingawhilc,aud getting some food, lie was able to ride to this pliKe. He says that during the pursuit there were more than one hundred shots tired at him, one of which passed through hi hair. Bition received every Whig vote in the Senate every K Hum me. Douui voting mr 11. 1111 lact then should bo cherished ; and the memory of their respect tor the interests of our common country should inspire a tectum and gratitude towards them aiid a reverential observance ol tl. u, r ii, un,u Mr deserve! the thanks of the nation for this noble effort. Had it not been borne down by the reckless rapacily of the administration fOT slave territory, a few month would have secured a peace abroad and at home, and aeattered the cloud which now darken the future of our coimiry. out though this proposition to bury forever Ihe Slave controversy came from the South, it was voted down by Locofoco dough-face from the North. Tho que-turn is thus, therefore, admitted to be not one of section but of party ihe advocolcs of the acquisition of territory for the purpose of extending the area of slavery beinjf exclusively l.ocofocns its opponent excluaive-ly Whigs. Upon this resolution, the two Senator from Pennsylvania, notwithstanding their instruction, voted for ihe acquisition of slave territory ; and it wa carried by the vote of Senators of the same party similarly instructed, and equally regardless of Ilia will of the people. ' Tho Wilmot proviso was defeated, in the as .ne manner, in the House, nnd bti Locufiiro RenresenUUiren from I'tnnsylrania. Let this fact be hung like tho sign given to Constantino, m the skies. No Pennsylvania ahould be ignorant that tho Locofoco party in this Slate is responsible for Ihe triumph of the bill that extends slavery over (wo thirds of Mexico, give room fur a population of filly thousand slave, and create twenty new slave states to grind thia freo Commonwealth tn the earth forever. Let these truth aurround the people like an atmosphere let them bo universal as light let every mind and heart bo open to them ; and where will tho slave candidate fur Governor bo found next October? A veiMol lina nrriviol at New Orle.m frnio tin lira. ican, and again heard the same repeated, while I wa ! lni Santiago, with the intelligence lhat on Ihe 4th inst., endeavoring, by rmrglt dressings, to Mitlo Ihe blood Irom hi wound.. I heard the expreision often repealed; still I h it then, and still feci, the consciousness of having acted at least, as 1 would wish to havn n triumphant enemy to act by me, and as I now think 1 shall act, under similar circumstance!, ngain. I know not how our nation or government will look upon such transactions ; but if I thought it the policy of the U. States in carrying on the war, to fall upon and indiscriminately massacre Hie citizens of this other posts in the interior. an express find arrived at l atainoras, staling a large nnd well appointed Mexican army had passed lhat city on the Texas side of (he river. They were plainly seen, and their quality ascertained, but their number or the name of the Coimuunder was not ascertained. This is evidently intended for the invasion nf Texas, tn rut oil' Taylor's rouiinumratioiis, and ull supplies from reaching Ihe Army at Monterey, Saltillo, and country, without the lensl signs ut res stanre un their part, I should very much regret my having taken part in the war ; but 1 am fully convinced that such ia not the fact ; but mi the contrary, I am aalistied that such cotidimt will bring upon the Arkansas volunteers the censure which it merits, ll is to be hoped that the alfair will not be the means of creating a correspondent spirit of retaliation on the part of lh Mexicans towards those who now are or may herei.fter bo in their power as prisoners of war. My tellers are hurried and imperfect, written in the midst of the bustle and excitement ot a camp; often with my paper on the ground, nnd its maigiii tossed about by the winds; but such aa they arc you must accept liieiu, with my best wishes, Ac. HOTCHKISS. Tillt Virn Prfsitikn r. It ia stated lhat the Hon. J. Y. Masox, the Secretary of the Na"y, ia very seriously pressed for Ihe Vice Presidency by the friends of several Presidential candidates, but enpcciuHy by the adherent of Gun. Cam. A". V. Air. There in evidently a large force m Gen. Taylor' rear, which In small force may have prevented from getting around him. I lie intelligence created the greatest alarm nt the rtrazos, and at Matamora tho Americans were great ly excited, but resolved to defend themselves ami tho ity to the last extremity. When Santa Anna left San Luis Polosi, he hnd (Mil) men and seventy pieces uf cannon so this news say. His Infantry was thoroughly disciplined and well equipped. His Cavalry of superior quality. If this is Ilia advanced Guard, or u detachment of Ins army, he is doubtless resolved on carrying the war into Texas, and cut eif all supplies from Taylor. Tina ia very rioting news. Santa Anna has no doubt resolved' on a bold stroke, and has made a desperate dash at all the weak points an the lines of emn-mninenlinn. His way into Texas is comparatively unobstructed, nnd if his ndvnnre is not checked, it may result in terrible carnage, and destruction of' American hie and properly. upon San Luis, no matter how small the force he may In aide tn carrv with him. Those who know (ten. Taylor, know tint he will d- whit he snvs. His me- ralde despatches, written just before the battles of 1 alo Alto nud Kesnea de la I alma, when Ihe adinmin- istratmn hnd pressed him on with an interior and illv- provided force, to encounter a superior and entrench- d .Mexican force, shows in what smrit he carries nut his determination. In tint despatch, he announced to the war department that he was going lo advance Irom t omt isuliel, nnd he said, " i the enemy oppose my march, in what ever numbers, rhall Ji-ht him.'" 1 ney tun opjK.se ins march, with greatly superior num. hers lie dm light them, nnd he conquered. llu people have faith tint he will ci.nouer nuain, should be encounter Sauti Anna, if there be not too great a disparity iu the numbers of their forces. Kveu while we write that meeting may hive taken place. and result as it may, every body is perfectly sure that "Old Rough und Heady' and tlie men under him, win give a goon account ui themselves. ProRcrvntlon of a Female Hod r. The remarkable case of Adipocere recently noticed by uur New York correspondent moves to be the bodv of Mrs. Friend, a hale and respectable lady ot hi years, w ho died in lr.fi) suddenly, and was buried in the old burying ground, corner uf Umadway and Twelfth street. Soon after, her husband and children w ere buried by her side. The True Sun gives tin account of the corpse. : "There they remained until a few weeks aince, when the new order of things in relation lo the property of the yard rendered it necessary lhat lliey should be removed Mrs. F. having occupied what she had supposed her lat resting place till the sounding uf the lasi trump, jui seven tec n years, lacking a few year. On the removal uf the remains uf tlio children nothing out of the usual ronrso of nature was discoverable ; and th corpse of tho father, loo, had relumed lo the mother earth, "dust to dust." The imllin of Mrs. r. exhibited 110 indication of decay ; it wa as solid as when lirst placed in the ground ; and on raising it, it proved extraordinarily heavy. During the removal, the lid of tho cofl'm became displaced, and an astonishing spectacle presented itself. 'I he luce and neck of Mrs. F. exhibited all the fullness which it possessed iu life, ami, indeed the cheek were somewhat larger, and with the exception of Ihe absence of the eyes, there was not the slightest appearance of decay. The surface, however, was covered wtlii a thick, hlmy white mould, and upon removing it, the skin presented the fairest, purest surface, ever seen on ul ibaster ! 'The flesh was a solid and hard as the unrest siierm. nnd is uerfectlv free from disagreeable odor ' On further examination her 1 be but a form, of 110 more 1 111 ct than his Texas Irmly whole person was found to Ik in the same wonderlul ihe nation will repudiate it, and add contempt to their slate of preservation ; body and limbs presented the 1 hatred of us. Hut, even if Mexico be willing to sub-same hard, undecayed appearance. j mil, America never will ; if she be willing in sep her Several of thu most distinguished of the faculty are ! free territory made a Immo for slave, we never ran making Ihe case the subject of elaborate investigation,! be. The people of the free State are fixed upon this and will givo their conclusion lu (he public m due j point and their own Alleghentes ran be mure readily season. moved. It is not merely a question whether they will During the process nf removal, both of the feet be-1 make other slaves, but whether they will thriiist-lvc came mutilated, and the frugments, as well as the become bond n. To ratify the slave-treaty will de- fracture, present the appearance of dry crumbled lal- j maud two-third of tho Senate and thai number of low ; ps doc ulso tho subsum e of one of the leg : Northern slaves will never be obtained. tmnctun-fl ahovi the sokh. Tin. .n.iis on the fa..,.. The Locoforos arcne that we should obtain Ihe ter- from which the mould became removed, now present ' ritory first and fight about slavery afterwards. a a dark appearance ; but we noticed several small spots want no such contest, and therefore want no such ter-on the bosom, where the skin was bare, and where it ritory. The verj aigument provea the existence ot a presented as purely while and nohsbeU a aurtaco aa a : disposition 10 uissoivo me 1 nms, mm ,v ... piece of white satin ! A few days niter the disinterment of (his wonder, Mr. Friend made preparations for its rc-iutcrment at Harlem, and actually re-buried it; but alarmed by indications which gave htm to good reason to fear thai il was iu great danger of removal for the purpose of cither n scientific or speculating nature, he very properly had it taken up and conveyed back to his house, and with the original coffin rnchmcd in a handsome mahogany case, with a hd entirely u glass, where it now In s, tho subject of great interest to iiumbei who visit it doily Although both in Im country and r.orope a num From the (Phil. ) iorth American. How to C lose Ike Wnr. The administration hyiHicntically alfected an anxious desire for a renewal of amicable rrhliou with Mexico at the time when it was serrtlly cummrucing the war; it now, with tin. same siucenly, pretends lu be iu favor uf an honorable jieuce. That it craves an early cmisummntiun of its schemes, we do not doubt; but until the free territory of New Mexico and California be acquired and ouvrrd up on the altar of American Slavery, it will never consent to a crssalion of hostilities. These were, and are now avowed to be, the honorable object uf the war their triumph will be tho "honorable peace" contemplated by ihe President. The moral justification of tins robbery ia that these provmres ore lukeii as indemnification fur Ihe war. The territory constitutes one-third of the Mexican republic, and the war bus lasted nine nmpths : consequently, if il continue eighteen months longer we will be, uccordmg lo this code of ethics, entitled to the whole of Mexico. It was alleged lhat we were tn compter penre, upon these terms ; but now we learn that we are to buy it. Thus, it will bo peen neither right, uur pride, nor honor, nor g'ory rnter into the scheme : it 1 plainly an effort lo extend and perpetuate slavery, at every hazard and in any maniirr. If no cannot beg it, we must take it; if we cannot take it by open means, we must resort to a treacherous compact with Santa Anna; if every thing else fail we must buy il. The original pretext of the war are lost nght of the American honor ia abandoned and nil things, however wrongful, however inconsistent or however base and cowardly, nre resorted to fur the purpose of exleiidiug U)c area of shivery. And yet all will fail. No peace, un such terms can be gamed. The oath ef every Mexican functionary binds hnn never lu consent to a dismemberment of Mexican territory, and the national passions muke that oaih a reality. If Santa Anna be bribed In g.ve ft rms oft peace it will ber of rases of adipoceration are recorded, they have all been found under circumstances and in situations which afforded to the scientific means of satisfactorily accounting for Ihe phenomena. Hut no precedent is known to our faculty which al all assimilates with llns ease. Of over 'Jim dead Imdies interred in the same burial ground, that of Mrs. Friend is the only one which lias not returned to the oust trout winch it sprung. Hers has remained untainted hy dissolution, whliall around her husband ly her side ami her children above her have become food for worms, Kveu the cap upon her head was but partially decayed, whilst the dark ribbon bows winch secured and orna menled it, retain not only their colors but the forms almost ts perfectly aa when they were placed upon it! Tne Irish Relief Fund in New York amounted on Thursday afteruuou Ui $,00;'. w nnze to streiiL'then the new slave cnntVdcrary, Why should we be exposed to the penis of this terrible controversy t The territory acquired, the question must be prilled. Will the H-mth recede from Us po-sition, after its triumph ? There is no hope of it. Will ihe North submit to become parlies to (he extension of slavery buying lands for others and political thraldom (or themselves at the price of so much trca-son nnd blood i They who dream of such a result do not know Ihe American character. Hut if Mr. Polk succeed in making a treaty he ha a right lo pay over the three millions ; and if the in a-ty be lost, the nnllioiis are lost. No matter; it is better that three millions ni" money should be sacrificed under the madness whirh has already cost an hundred, than that the millions nf American freemen Blmoid be dunmtd by the system lo which It ii proposed to subject them. Hut, let it be remarked thai, in this absolute power over the three millions, Congress has conferred upon the President the entire peace power, 1101 m nc recovereu ior me crniir, nut by p forfeiture of that vast num. It is a tilting counterpart for Ins usurpation nf war power. All these consequences, with their perils, wrung and shames, might have been readily averhd. Mr. Iterrieii's resolution against Ihe acquisition of Mexh can territory and in favor l peace that cnntriuplatr no dismemberment ol'nnr sister republic, would have secured an eaily and advantageous close of the war, and prevented (lie issue which new impend over Ihu 1 oouiury uviwccu uiu & jiui nm uum A TALK OF TIIK DKKP. HV AP "Ol.ll SALT." In tho year said Capt. Miller, I waB bound, in a fine stout ship, from the port of Philadelphia to Liverpool. The ship hnd a valunble cargo on board, and about nineteen thousand dollnrs in specie. I wus prevented by other business, from giving much of my attention to the vessel while looding and equipping for llio voyage. W hen we were about to sail, the chief mate informed me that he hnd shipped two foreigners a seamen, one a native of Guernsey, and the other a Frenchman. I was plenscd, however, with the nppear-anco of tho crew generally, and particularly tho foreigners. They were stout, able bodied men, and at tentive to orders. Thn passage comnwnccd auspiciously, but to my great sorrow, 1 aoon discovered a change in their conduct for ihe worse. They be en me insolent to the males, and appeared lo be frequently under Ihe influence ef liquor. Their intemperance soon became intolerable; and it was evident that they had liquor en bonrd with them, and 1 determined on searching in Ihe forecastle and depming them of it. An order to this effect wns given to the mates, nnd they were directed to go about thu execution mildly and firmly, taking nu arms with them. It wns not without much anxiety that I sent them forward to (his duly. In a few moment a loud and angry dispute was followed by a sharp sciillle around the forecastle companion way. Tlie steward, at my cull, handed me my loaded pish l from the cabin, and with them 1 hastened h-rwnrd. The Frenchman had grabbed the second mnle, who was u mere bid, by the throat, thrown him across the heel of the bowsprit, nnd was apparently determined to strangle him to denth. The chief mate was calling for assistance from below, where he wns assailed by the Giierntey man. 1 presented a pistol at the fiend of the Frenchman, and ordered him to rch-nso the second mate, which ho instantly did. The steward (hen brought another pair of pistols, with which I armed the second male, directing him to re main on deck, and went below into the forecastle myself. I found that the chief mate had been slightly , wounded by the knife nf his antagonist, who, however, ceased tn resist as I made my appearance, and we im mediately sec on d hint in irons with his comrade. The search was now made, pud a quantity of I in nor found and taken into the cabin. I then expostulated with the others at some length on their Improper conduct, and expressed tliP Impe (hat I should have no reason for further complaint during the voyage. This remon-atnncc, I thought, had the rlfect, as they were contrite, pud promised amendment. They were then dis missed, and order was restored. I he next duy the foreigners Btronfflv solicited oar- don, with the most solemn promises of future good conduct; ami, as the rest of the crew joined in their request, I ordered that the irons should be taken off. rnr Severn) days, the duties of the ship were perform- a iu my entire satisfaction ; but J discovered in the countenances of the foreigners, expressions of deep raurorous animosity to (lie chief male, who was a prompt, eiicrgi tic seamnii, requiring at all lime ready ulieihelice tn Ins orders, A week pnssi d in this way, when one night, in tho mifl-watrh,nll hands were called to shorten sail. Tho night was dark and rainy, but the sea wns not hieti. nnd the ship was running off nt about nine knots. Thu wen I tier tiring very uiioromisinir, the frets were taken out of the fore and main tep sails, the mizen handi d, and the fore and main top allniil yaida sent down. This done, one wntrh was permitted tn go below, nud 1 prepared to DetnRe m sell tn my tirrtti, directing that Ihe mate, In whom 1 witdicd to give pome orders, should be sent to me. To my utter astonishment and consternation, word was brought (o me soon after, thnt he was nowhere to be found. I hastened urion deck. ordered all hnnds up again, and questioned every man in the ship on the subject; but they witti one accord, said lhat they had not seen him forward. Lanterns were then brought nud every accessible part of the ship unavailing searched. I then, in the hearing of the crew, declared mv belief tint he must have lalleii n re r hoard accidentally, again despatched the watch below, and repaired In (he cabin in a slate of mental agitation not lo be described. felt thai under critical circumstances, my main support had fnllen from nn .My first step was to load nnd deposite in my atuto room all the arms on Imnrd, amounting to several muskets and four pair of pistols. 'The stew ard was a faithful mulatto man, w ho had sailed with me several vny nges. To hmi I coimuuuicnli'd mv suspicions, and directed him to be constantly on the alert, and should any farther difficulty occur, (o repair immediately tn my state room ami arm lumseit. After this, 1 lain down in my bed, ordering that I should be called al 3 o'clock for Ihe morning wnich. Only a few minutes had elapsed, when I heard three or four knocks under ihe counter of the ship, which is that pait of the stern immediately under the cabin w indow. In a few minutes they were distinctly repeated. 1 arose, opened ihe window, and called. The mate answered. 1 gave him Ihi' end of a rrjie to assist him up; and never shull 1 forget the flood of gratitude which my delighted soul poured forth to (hut Hctng who had restored him to me uninjured. His story was soon told. He had gone forward upon being ordered by me, after the calling of all hands, and bail barely rem-le d the fereenstle, when he wup seized by Ihe two foreigners and thrown over the bow. He wa a powerful man, and an expert swimmer. In an iliilaut he found the end of a rojte, which was accidentally tow 111 g ovcrbi ard.willim Ins grapp, by which he dragged into the dead water, or eddy, lhat is always created under the stern of p vessel, particularly if she is full built and deeply laden, as wa the case with tin, lly a despcratu elforl, he caught one of the rudder chains, which was very low, and drew himself by it upon the step or jog of Ihe rudder, where he had sullicient presence of mind to remain until the search for hnn wa over. He then made a signal for me. No being in the ship was apprised of hi safely, ft was nt once resolved that the second mate alette should be informed of his existence. He iiumediuteley U tot k himself lua large vncnnt state room, tor the reinntmlcr nf the passage, and all his want wi re attended to by me. Nothing of note occurred during the remainder of the voyage, which wns prosperous. J I seemed lhat tho foreigners hud only been arlualed by revenge iu the violence they had committed. In due season we took a pilot in the channel, and 111 a day or two we entered the port of Liverpool. As soon as the proper arrangement were made, we commenced warping the ship into (he dock, and while engaged iu this operation the nut 0 appeared on uecK, went forward, and attended to liis duties as usual. The warn dropped from tlio paralyzed hands of the horror airickcn sailors, and had it not been taken up by pome boatmen on board, 1 should have been compelled lu anchor again and procure assistance from the shore. Not a word was ut tered, but the wretches stairccrcd tn the mainmast, hero they remained petrified with horror, until the otlicer who bad been sent for, approached to lake them into custody. They seemed in a measure to ue recalled tn a sense nf their awful predicament, and uttered the most piercing expression of lamentation and despair. They were aoon tried, and Umii (he testimony of the male capitally convicted ami executed. We publish, in another column, a sketch of a ridiculous speech delivered by Judge Head, at a War Meeting in Cinemuali, The judicial fiomhiistea intimates an intention lore-sign and go to Mexico for glory. Do, by all means, Judge, and we will guarantee a subscription tn equip v.tti tilth tHinulellcp. uniform, rorknl lint, sworil soil I oistols, and, lust, not least, a fast-running horse. .unisrille Courier. Hmi MTnity Mrs, Squigg, how i your husband, Ibis afternoon r" " Well, the doctor say ns how if he live lilt nior-nin' he shall have vine hopes uf hi 111 ; hut if he deli t live I II mornm he shnul have no hopes of mm. M ammoth Ox. The Cleveland Herald any there Ip an ox in lhat city, raised on the Wcatern Reserve, sit years idd, now mensiuing IhJ feet Irom bend In tnil, il feet in girih, M feet hih, and weighing iu thu That propa- neighborhood of 4,hlH) lbs