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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.
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'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.