I From th N. V. Tribune ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP O II R A T - ORITAINi Fir days Litter from Rnrnpe. Vriiii Sot ice in England Slight Improve' mmt in Cotton Sew Hallways C tint Dielrctt in Ireland. The Steamship Great Krit.m, Capt. Itosken, arrived at this port yesterday morning in twenty !.!) from Liverpool, whence she sailed on the "th. She brines ill our full London files to the Mh t list, inclusive. Cotton is a shade higher in Liverpool, with fair prospects. In other American Produce, lit tle change. Renewed hopes of the speedy ter mination of the Corn Law uncertainty gives a lather better feeling to ilia holders of Bonded Grain. The Times calls attention to the fact that Par liament at one session lias authorized the con struction of Railways estimated to cost XGO.OOO, 00 or near $300,000,000, of which at least two thirds are morally certain to be constructed. THE ORF.GON NOTICK. The tidings of the passage of the Oregon No tice by the IT. S. Senate reached London by an Express from Havre to The Times on the 7th inst. and was published i'rt full by that paper. It created a profound but not unfavorable sensa tion. The leading articles of Th Times of the Mh, the following day recites the substance of the action on this side and continues : In this country, Parliament and the nation have been content to wait the course of events, and to leave untouched by premature controver sy one of the most important functions of the Lvecutive Government, and one ol the highest prerogatives of the Crown, But, in spite of the excessive discussion to which the Oregon terri tory has given rise on the other side of the At. lantic, and the extreme reserve which has hith. erto been maintained on this, there is at the bot tom the same deep and earnest hope in both coun tries that this question will be amicably settled, and we trust there is an equal resolution in the Governments of both countries to make every exertion, consistent with their true interests and honor, to terminate the controverscy. It is in this spirit that we are willing to receive the no tice for the termination of the existing conven tion. The utmost term to which the peace of the world can be prolonged is one twelvemonth, if indeed circumstances do not bring about a much earlier rupture, unless the partition of the Ore (.on territory be finally settled within that peri od. Never was a heavier responsibility inclined by public men; never was a graver question poised in the balance of Providence. Thus far, then, and in more respects than one, the American notice materially improves the prospect of a speedy settlement. It recognizes, in genera! terms, the basis upon which alone r-nch a settlement can be attempted, and, by put ting an end to the period of joint occupancy, it prepares ns to maintain to the fullest extent the rights we derive from present oeccupat ion. Our position as claimantsuponaneqn.il foot ing with the United States for the partition of the whole territory in dispute is rather strengthened than weakened by the abrogation of the Treaty, and we cannot doubt that Ministers of the Crown will he ready, upon the receipt of the Notice, liruily and explicitly to declare to the Cabinet ol Washington what those rights are which they have long been "resolved and prepared to main tain." To that position we therefore adhere ; we Ijave no doubt that the Ministers of the Crown will adhere to it no less firmly, confident that in the maintenance of just rights, as well as in se curing peace, they are supported by the unani mous resolution of the people of England. IRELAND. The accounts from various parts of Ireland, as to the wants of the people, are painfully appa rent. One day last week sixty people were ad mitted into the Poor- House at Dungarvon. At Tu a m the destitution is described as being fear fully on the increase. The Relief-Committees in Gal way are busy in meeting the evil. The people are stated to be in the most wretched condition imaginable. Tow ard the I.iatovel Relief Fund the Lord Lieuten ant has subscribed the sum of 500. In various parts of Tipperary efforts are being made to meet and to provide for the deficiency in the food of the people. Arrival of th taamahlp Hlbornla, VOIR DAYS) LATER. Iii tlm llouao nl Commons the Corn Dill had passed itH third reading by a majority of 9S. It m now considered tale, and there appears to ho little doubt that it will pass the House of Lords. The news which reached England of the fi nal action cl the l). S. Senate and House, on tho Oregon notice, created a great many dis cussions in the prcs and eminent circles, but terms to produce no fear of collision. The belief gained ground that all apprehensions of war are at an mil, that Mr. Polk has impli cit confidence in the continuance of peace, aa he has made no preparation for a conflict. It would appear, by tlm following, that the Ilritibh Government are not willing to trust tu appear aiice but continue lo take precautionary inea nires. U is reported that twenty gunners, two eorgcanta, two earoral, and two bombardier, under the command of Captain Illackwood, are lo be despatched by I lift Uniish Government, on the war sieainehip Terrible, to Oregon early next month. The vessel is to take an adequate s-upply of guns and stores, and SlKJO excavators are '.o le sent to the mine destination with all possible speed. This foice and these men arc (imletedly still to the Hudson Bay Company Territory. The I-oudon Times of tho 14t.li ult. says the packet which will sail in a few days will convey to the United States the real impression 1 1 1 . 11,1 ' 'JULUll. i ..... . produced here by the late intelligencer If the resolution was intended as a threat or a hostile measure, it totally failed to have any effect, ex cept that it is prabnble Mr. Pakenham-will be at once empowered lo bring the controversy to a prompt and final issue. The London Econo mist slates, on what it considered high and un questionable authority, that the Oregon question is on the point of a satisfactory settlement. 1 1 Kit. Maji.kty's Aceoi'cHMMT. The near approach of an interesting event, to which the public look forward with intense interest, may perhaps be inferred from the fact that the mes sengers of the Home Office have received direc tions to bo in sttendance, night and day, on snd alter lost Monday, so that the fact of the Queen's indisposition may be communicated without loss of time to the Cabinet Ministers. I.ATKlt PHOM TIIK ARMYa Tin Americans Aero the Rio Urantefta. rlt Takrll, We learn from the New Orleans papers that, on the 27th inst., Colonel Wilson, with four companies of regulars and three companies of A-1 labama volunteers, ciossed the Rio Grande river and took possession of the small town of Parita without opposition. On the following day Gen. Taylor was also to cross the river, for the pur pose of taking Matamoras , am!, ns no cannona ding had been heard at Point Isabel, it was the General opinion there that the Mexicans had evacuated the town and permitted General Tay lor to occupy it without molestation. Our advices from Point Isabel are of the 10th. The wounded officers were oil doing well. It was reported that the remnant of the Mexican army (some two thousand) had retreated to San Fernando, about thirty leagues south of the Rio Grande ; nil the rear w ho w-r engaged in the battles, nnd escaped personal injury, hail fled in utter confusion. A correspondent ol the Pica yune confidently predicts a short campaign, and that most of the fighting is over in that quar ter. (Correspondence of the Picayune.) Point Isahki., Texas, May IN. 1 ! ft. Gentlemen Yesterday I.t. Col. Wilson, 1st U. S. Infantry, with four companies of that lie giment, Col. Iictha's Mobile Volunteers and two companies of the Washington Regiment of Loui siana Volunteers, amounting to ton men, cros sed the Rio Grande at its month, and took up their line of march on its west or rinht bank for the small town of la Parita, eight miles above, suppoiti-d by the IT. S stenimlnp Neva, Cap. Fredeiiek, on board of w hich was a small letachment with n field piece. The command had arrived the day previous nt the river marching from fir a 70s de Santiago on the seabeai h, expecting to be joined b- a detach ment of sailors and marines from the squadrons (lying a few miles off the entrance.) to assist in crossing and to co-operate in thuir movements, but were disappointed antil the Neva entered the river, and relieved them from their difficul ties, she having been despatched with supplies by that indefatigable olfirer of the Quartermaster's Department, Major C. Thomas, who was pies ent, w ith Assistant iuatermaster, Capt. M. S, Miller, at the crossing. To day an express was received from Col W. stating his safe and unopposed entrance into La Parita, where he has taken up posi tion. Information was recei veil from Gen. Taylor last evening that he intended crossing over to Matamoias early to day. Early in the morning a few cannon were heard. I suppose he has taken the place without opposition, as the re mains of the Mexican army, 00(10 men, were two days since in active preparation lor rt-tieat to San Fernando, .10 b-ugue south- the balance, not killed, drow ned or prisoners, having scatter ed in utter confusion to their homes. Never were an army so panic striken. In the retreat from the battle field of the 0th, Generals Arista and Ampudiii led the van on foot through the chappaiel, stripping off their clothes as they ran and when they arrived at the river bad nothing on but their shirts, streaming in the wind they plunged in and swam across, many of their delu ded followers sinking in that "sepulchre"' that Mejia had promised to "the degenerate sons of Washington " Hotter far is the situation of the gallant Gen. I"). Diaz De La Vega, now a prison er in your city, who stood manfully nt his post, doing his duty until captured, than fly a coward. He is one of the lew prominent men w ho are highly esteemed by all that know him, for his virtues. The regiment of Louisiana volunteers, under Col. Walton, are now on board transnorts. to be landed to-morrow morning on l'razos Island, thence take up their line of march, via Sea Peach for mouth of Rio Grande. The balance of Gen. Smith's command leave immediately after, same destination, to cross the river and march up to Matamoras. Yours, . P. S, The M exicans lost 100 drowned on their retreat crossing the Rio Grande ; most of the wounded, who were delivered up to them by General Taylor, have since died by neg lect, and want of hospital means and supplies. Fort Poik," May is, 1846. Gentlemen Last evening the steamship Ala bama arrived otf the bar, and this morning Gen eral Smith, his staff, and the remainder of his brave band from your ever gallant State, landed, and are now encamping with their comrades on the plain outside; but if we are to judge from "the custom of war in like cases'" they will scarce have time to get "comfortably fixed'' and "lake up their march." However, 1 trust the patrotic spirit which prompted their coming has prepared them for the hards!, ips and privations of the campaign These may appear to be great by those who are novices, as no doubt, most are : but w ith the exception perhaps of shelter, (and I see your "boys" brought good new tents on with them, which was very fortunate,) I think there can be no great cause of complaint. On the whole, with our numbers, means and material, I think the campaign is destined to be a short one and that most of the blood which will ba spilled during it, has been already, and I think I can safely say that the poetry of "sodgcr ing" has vanished already with all who have "set foot" in Texas. Justice alone prompts me to say that the "ma terial" of the reinforcements which have reach ed us, is such as to inspire no less confidence than respect, and the greatest of both. General Desha's command has taken position with the 1st Infantry at Barita's Ferry, some eight or ten miles from this place. It is the lowest ferry on the river, and the place where most of Arista's army crossed previous to the battle of the Mh instant. Word reached us from above, yesterday, that the General with the army had commenced bis demonstration upon Matamoras, and w as to cross the river at some point above, to separate in the rear, whi'st the garrison of Fort Brown would attack in front. 'Twas said most all the Mexi can troops had left Matamoras, but 2,000 remain ing. We should not be surprised, at any nomest, at hearings cannonads. Perhaps there will be a sni render without a shot being fired; such a result would not be surprising from what bas been learned here. I am pleased to see the notice which yog take of the gallant Walker. Mary of his daring adventures remain unknow n, or at least untold. Tho "cutest" one came olf during the second battle, when, having bis horse shot under him he fell, and feigned all the agonies of a mortal wound and when his adversary came upon him to des patch him with a lance, and strip him, Walker used his "revolver" with effect, jumped on bis bnrse and "went ahead." Your suggestion to your liberal citizens, res pecting furnishing Walker with a horse. 4c, to replace the one (by-the-by, he has lost quite a number lately) lost in his attempt to communi cate with the fort, is a vei y creditable one ; but in justice to ns, I beg you will make it known, that no sooner bad Walker returned and his loss was known, than a sub-eription was opened by the officers, and an order to purchase a horse and equipments sent to your city, to be presented to him. Again, a petition has been circulated snd sign ed bv the officers, headed by Gen. Taylor, praying the President to commission him. S. Again, yours in haste, From the N. O. Delta, Mav 00.1 Orr Bhazos. St. lago, Monday, Mar I 1S10 We have here quite a hospital of wounded men, comprising -It privates, three Mexican prisoners one of whom has lost both legs, and the follow ing officers of the I'. S. A rmy : Col. Mcintosh, .1th Infantry, was pierced thro' the mouth wilh a bayonet, and shot in three places. Col. Payne, Insp'r Gen , shot in the hip. Capt. Page, 1th Infantry, lower jaw, part of the tongue and upper teeth entirely shot away. He is suffering dreadfully. Capt. llooe, oth Infantry, right arm shot off above the elbow. Lieut dates, Sth Infantry, right arm broken, and shot in the left hand. Lieut. Jordan, Mh Infantry, shot and bayonet ted in several places. Lieut Luther, 2d Artillery, lower lip shot oh". It is expected that all the above will recover, but most of them will require great care. News has just arrived that a body of marines from the fleet anticipated the arrival of Col. Wil son at Parita, by marching upon the Mexicans, who immediately evacuated the post. The in habitants of the town then hailed the marines, and forthwith sent them fresh beef and other provision. We are going there, nevertheless, although our fond hopes of a fight are scattered like chaff. The frigate Raritan sailed yesterday for Vera Cruz. The rest of the lleet, comprising the fri gates Cumberland anil Potomac, brigs Hainhridge and Somers, are in the offing at anchor. Olficers and crews all well. Yours, Tom. Sosiktiiino of th Spirit Many instances are given of Ihe zeal ol our volunteers to enter into the servico of their country, but the follow ing, from tho Washington Union, beats all : "When it was proclaimed that the government had called on Kentucky for Iroopa to prosecute the; war against Mexico, such was the zeal dis played, that two captains who bad succeeded in raising their companies, started to the capital to report themselves to tin: Governor as ready to march; one of them, on arriving at Islington, w as apprired that be was preceded by the other, who has only left a few minutes, and immedi ately drove post-had to Ie in first ; the other learning the object, increased his speed, and both continued the race until one unfortunately broke his buggy, and left an apparently easy content to hisj rival; but, nothing discouraged, he ungeared his born and mounted without sad' die, and by taking a near cut beat his antngA' nit-t to the executive chamber, but was inform ed that the number required bad already been accepted ; in the mean time the other came up, when both, crest fallen and disappointed, inqoi red if they would not have preference in a war with England. Such is the spirit that pervades our country." Oi'R Military Foik r.. The volunteers cal led into immediate service by the Government, number 17,1.".'I. Orders have ben issued for the enrolment of L'S full regiments of infantry, 777 men each, and 7 half regiments, '200 men each total 21 4:50 lo be in readiness to march at 'J I hours' notice. The whole number for en rolment is 11,010 foot 37,7111, horse .1915. If to these be added the regular farce at esta blished by law, about HIKI men, with the two regiments of mounted riflemen, 7K each, authorized by Congress, and two regiments of mounted riflemen from iisiana, called for by Gen. Taylor, for immediate service, we have an aggregate force of f2,'J05 men now under aims. THE AMERICAN. Saturday, June C, 1840. r. n. i:i titF.it, htq., at m neat fafe and Coal Office, corner of 3d and Chetnut Streett, Vhlladrtthta, It author! trd lo act at -1rrnt, and receipt for all monies due thlt office, for tubscrlptton or advertising: llto.at hit HfrictXb. 1611 .Mmsmm Street, And S. B. Comer of Baltimore and Calvert ttt., Jialllmore. CC The communication from Korthnrnbev land, signed "Ancient Pistol," is unavoidably crowded out. 03" In the N. Y. Tribune, of Way 7th, we find a letter from a correspondent ot that paper, at Albany, from which we make the following extracts. Tho whole Utter is of a piece wilh them, and we feel coafident that there is do other editor throughout the land who is so lust to all patriotism, sensa of honor, self-respect, and re gard for the opinion of good citizens, as to per mit such sentiments lo pollute the columns of his paper. They are no outrage on the feelings of all Americans, nnd can emanate only from a bentt corrupted by tho foulest toryism, and un worthy to beat among freemen : "Thank God that nniid this wide War im pulse, and this illusive enthuisaem which stops not for the holiest duties snd principles', but which trample nice scruples into thedut, there have been, men m the country ready to rebel at ine coal of their dearest interests: men res dv to denounce the War and Ihe origin of the War, and who prpdicted the awful consequen ces which will inevitably result to tho country ! i recognize you as one of mose men. "A fter tho declaration by Jno. C. Colhoun in the U S. Sennte that s state of War did not ex ist, how happened it. in ihe name of God, that Congress responded to the call of the I'xccu tive r All party liiffercnces and petty animosities, we confidently believed, would be laid aside by the American people whenever the honor nnd pros perity of tbe country required unanimous action. When that honor was in danger, when the blood of our sons was shed on our own soil, the people rose up with one voice and cried out that we cannot be insulted with impunity. Volunteers now flock in multitudes to the rescue, and ask fo be led to the enemy. Th true patriot knows no "nice scruples," when bis country calls. He is urtunted by noble principles. An enthusiasm that no danger can chill urges him on to the "ho liest duties" the vindication of his country's hotior, and th protection of his own and his countrymen's firesides. Th true citizen stops not for consequences ; his motto is, "my country right or wrong." This was the spirit that ani mated and prompted Washington and his fcrave mea to anion, when their enemies came not only from F.ngland, but rose up around their own homes. That impulse is now pervading eveiy breast, and woe to the "men in the country ready to rebel !" Woe to the man who publicly ac knowledges (as does the Tribune when he per mits himself to be so recognized) that be is on of those. Traitors at home are infinitely worse than spies of the enemy, and deserve no better punishment. "Their final reward may be distant, yet it will b certain." The sycophant will ask an American congress to bow to the voice of a single man who asserts that war does not exist. Asks too, "in the name of God," why congress sent men to relieve their fellow eitirens who w ere in danger of being eut otf by th enemy. The names of those who vo ted against supplies both in the Senate snd House, should be handed down to posterity. Every man in the United Mates ought to know them, and preserve them in his memory as unworthy of their trust and confidence. Th patriot never falters when his country calls, nor totters lik a slav beneath the shackles of cowardice. He who loves his country will not see her rights trampled upon er her escutcheon tarnished, though the whole world is urging on the invader. He will die. with honor rather than live a slav. The efforts of those w ho are endeavoring to scat ter disunion among the people in a time like the present, and to obstruct those in authority in th performance of their duty, will work their own destruction. The hypocritical tory who wrote the letter, seeks to mask his iniquity in the garb of patriotism. Hut the wolf's fangs ar visible in the sheep's head. His attempts to injure the country in which he lives, will only excite the patriotism of Americans, and he may consider himself very fortunate if he escapes the fate which is th rich desert of the tory and tiaitor. The Washington correspondent of the Journal of Commerce w rites under date of May 25th, as follows : "An invasion from different points at the same time, the forces all aiming at the city of Mexico, has been talked of. A distinguished officer of the army bas, it is said, given it as his opinion that a force of a hundred thousand men will be necessary for Ihe object. From Tampico to the city of Mexico the distance is short of two hun dred miles by a direct route, and the route ia perfectly practicable. In the mean time the Government have taken a step which is quite as decided and important as a march to the Mexican capital. The Ameri can squadron, under Commodore Stockton, have orders lotake possession of St. Francisco and Montery, and to hold those places against all op position. I know this to be a fact." Cat min Vi.sf The officers of the IT. S. Army of Occupation, says the Bee, have raised a purse of $ inoo, as a complement to Capt. Walk er, the gallant Texan. Letter from the Editor. The National Fair Mr. Renlon't Speech Gen. Tuytur and the Army Captain may and (Sen. Jackson Rejection of Henry llurn-Preti-dtnt't .erce The Iter. Mr. Sprole. Wasiiinutox, Monday, June 1, 1 SIC. On my arrival here on Wednesday last, I found th hotels crowded with visitors. Some on business growing out of the war with Mexico, and some to see the great "National Fair" and other sights of the metropolis. The exhibition of the various articles at the Fair, though not equal to what it would have been had sufficient time been given, was nevertheless highly creditable to the skill, industry and ingenuity of the American manufacturers and artists. The display of cali coes, cloths; carpets, muslins, and carpeting was quite extensive, and many of them at prices lower than the imported article. Among the machinery nothing attracted more attention then a recent Yankee invention, called a "sewing ma chine." I cannot undertake to describe the in veotion, hut Ibe cloth is placed betweea two brass plates, a crank is then turned, and a seam or eight or tn inches in length is sewed up with the most perfect neatness and regularity, in about thirty seconds. Two threads sre required, which ar looped into each other. Among th musical instruments, the Pianos ef Mr. Gilbert with th jttoliaa attachment, as well as some splendid Pianos from Mr. Meyer's establishment at Philadelphia, attracted a good deal of atten tion. The exhibition will close on Wednesday night next, and most of the goods sold at auction. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday last, from 7,000 to 9,000 persons visited the exhibition. On Thursday the Senate chamber was pretty well crowded, to hear Senator Benton conclude his spech on the bill to extend the laws of the United States over the Oregon Territory. In the course of his speech, he gave some interest ing description of the geography and appearance of that vast territory. The harbor at the mouth of the Columbia, he said, was superior to that of New York, in many respects. Congress has voted a sword to Gen. Taylor, and its thanks to the army in general. (Jen. Taylor has exhibited great skill and bravery in the management of the war on the Rio Grande. The large proportion of offiers killed, shows that they were formost in the fight. Tbe gallant charge nnd capture of the Mexican battery, by Cspt. May, during thebattle of the Oth, was one of the most during exploits recorded in the annals of warfare. Capt May was a citizen of Wash ington, and appointed by Gen. Jackson, under the following circumstances, as related to me a few days since, fcy a gentlemen acquainted with the facts. A few years since, May mounted a wild and incorrigible horse, nnd was riding up the Pennsylvania Avenue. The animal became perfectly fuiious rearing, and throwing himself on th ground. IT however stuck to him, man aging bin with a degree ef coolness and skill that was truly surprising. Gen. Jackson, who was passing along at Ihe time, witnessed the ex ploit, and expressed his admiration of the skill and courage of May in pretty strong terms. A short time after, tk old hero gave bim a com mission as a captain of the dragoons. Probably no other officer living would have rushed, as he did, in the face of the murderous fire of the Mexi can artillery, and taken their cannon with his ca valry, before they were fairly recovered from the surprise of so daring a feat. Had the Mexicans been permitted to rake the American forces from the fire of their battery but a short time, there is no telling what difficulty and loss of life Gen. Taylor would have been subjected to, in order to have effected hi passage to the Camp. Capt. May, like Murat, Napoleon's fa moos cavalry officer, who once rode up to a re giment of mounted cossacks, and, with his riding whip in hand, asked the scoundrels to surrender, knew no fear. When Gen. Taylor ordered him to take the battery, he asked his men to follow him, leading, himself, about sixty yards ia ad vance. Captain Freemont is another of Gen. Jackson's appointments. The conduct of both afford a striking proof of the superior judg ment and knowledge of human nature, so fre quently exhibited in the acts of the old hero. The re-nomination of Henry norn for collec tor at Philadelphia, ha excited some surprise, though his rejection did not. The general im pression is, that h will again he rejected. President Polk held a leve on Friday night last. It was not so large as some of the levees, but sufficiently so for comfort in warm weather. Gen. Houston was present, and was one of the observed among the observers. His tall and man ly form was conspicuous amongst the company. He is a man of most amiable and generous dispo sition, affable and graceful in his deportment. Yesterday I went to hear the Rev. Wm T. f prole, who preached a few sermons in Sunbnry four or five years since. He enchained th at tention of the congregation for upwards of an hour, in one of the most eloquent discourses I ever listened to. His text was "Thou (hall not kill," which he devided into two general heads suicide and duelling. The first was the sub. jectof his discourse yesterday. This he sub-divided into several divisions. Among the rest, the fashionable follies of the ladies came in for a full share. He inveighed against the present fashionable and injurious mode of dressing as a species of snicide, in a mingled strain of bitter invective and sarcasm that I have never heard equalled. He spoke of the absurdity of their at tempts to improve the graceful symmetry and proportions which God and nature had given them, by assuming the shape of a wasp, and per sisting in a course of conduct that would in the end break down the constitution of an elephant. He next took up the subject of drunkeness, and laid it on the powers that be, in the metropolis, with no sparing hand. He said that the great majority of those occupying high stations in Washington will be responsible for nineteen twentieths of the drunkenness and wretchedness that exists, on account of the example set by them. His description of the poor drunkard in his last moments, laboring under mania a ptu and dilirium irrmtne, was awfully sublime. The) Presiilent and his family are regular attendants of Mr. Sprole's church, He is the most pojulax. preacher in the metropolis. For the American. Comr, Come Freemen Arouse. Come, come Freemen arouse, let the faint-hearted) flee; The flag of the brave waves high, The President calls, let onr prompt answer he' We are ready we'll conquer or die. Come, come Freemen arouse, he. "The stsrs and the stripes, in the wrong or irr right," Onr watchword and motto shall be, Their honor we'll cherish, in peace or in f ght, We may die, but we'll ever be free. Come, come Freemen arouse, Ice. O, glorious and bright is the soldier's tame, And the blessing of millions fait On the beads of the brave ; but cutses and shame On who falter at Liberty's call. Come, come Free men arouse, fcc Tcxar Nt. The Texan navy, consistinj of the sloop of war Austin, 20 guns; the brigs Archer and Wharton, Is) guns each, and the) hoonr San Parnaro1, mounting fix 12 pound carronndes and one long 9 pounder, was trans ferred on the 11th inst to Gov. Runnels, IT. S. commissioner. That gentleman, instead of turning the officer adrift, continued them pay as ship-keepers, until the authorities Washington een be heard from. in at 'I'iikLicrsk QvrsTioN is Xtw York. Mr-. Rtryker, the Mayor of Brooklyn, has issued hie proclamation.declaring that "all licenses for tho sale el intoxieating liquors, or wines, by retail, have expired, and that no license for the sal of such liquors, or wines, csn now be granted. " The Rrooklyn Esgle says that the retsilers of spirits and other inloxicstin? drinks are deter mined to proceed in selling them ss thy hsvo hitherto done, and tocontent the proceedings a- gninst them in a court of Isw. In other towns, where the people hsv voted sgninst the license, the same determination has been expressed. Pfnnjti.vamia Mormons for Camiohma. Several families of Mormons, numbering be tween forty nnd fifty persons, arrived at St. Lou is week before last on board the steamboat Den izen. They are from Chester and Schuylkill counties, Pennsylvania, and go to Nauroo for the purpose of joining th companies that are go ing from that point. They appear of the better sort of people, intelligent looking, and, from ap pearance are possessed of some property. Fast Rioino. The news of the battles fought by General Taylor on the Sth and Oth, was taken from Montgomery to Mobile one hundred and ninety miles in thirteen hours, by a boy fifteen years old, on horseback. Iuririg the entire night he caught and saddled his horses none of which were in readiness, as he was not looked lor by those having the horses in charge. He was re warded with a contribution purse of seventy Jul lars. Mlssoarl Volunteers for Kant Ft. An Important Movement. An imports.nl movement in the west ia announced in the St bmis Republican, ol last Friday, in a Ict'.e written by a member of the U. S. Senate, "ir the donfidence of the administration," and ad dressed to Col. R. Campell, aid lo the Governo of Missouri. The letter was written on the daj after the war between the United States am Mexico was declared, and from it we take th subjoined extract. Saute F is the east side o the Rio Grande, and a large trade is esrried o between it inhabitant and those of the L States : "Our first csre in this sudden change in on relations with that country was to try and tak care of our Sante Fe trade. For this purpos it will be proposed to the people of New Mex co. Chihuahua, and the other internal provir eea, thst they remain quiet and continue tn ding with ua a usual, upon which conditio they shall be protected in all their right ana' I as friends. To give effect to this pronoeitie and to make sure at all event of protection t the pereona and property of our traders, (beeid the proclamation of th Preaident to that effect Col. Kearny will start immediately with thre hundred dragoon, t he followed aa quick a possible by one thousand mounted voltinteei from Missouri, and with authority lo engage th services, it necessary, of all the Americans i thst pert of the world. This military movi ment will be to make aura of the main object, ' wit: peace and trade, tube secured peacnah if possible, forcibly if necessary. For onles they accept those conditions, the country wi have lo be taken possesion of aa a conquet Tiiis, however, we hope will not be necessar ss it will h so obviously to the interest of tl inhabitants of that part of Mexico, (too far r from th central government to have any effe in general hostilities,) to enjoy the benefits peace and trade, with the full protection of t their rights of person, property and religion." A book was opened at St. Louis for the e rolmenl of Ihe names of persons desirous of e tering upon an expedition to Santa To. Tl Republican says that a gentleman, ui)dersto to be the bearer of important despatches fro the Governor of Missouri and Col- Kearne arrived at St. I-oms on Thursday, and wou proceed on hie route aj fast as ateain could ca ry him. No doubt seemed to be entertaini that the statement contained in the letter w. true, and that a requisition on Missouri for oi thousand mounted volunteers would be speed) made.
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