Evansville Journal, Volume 12, Number 34, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, 17 September 1846 — Page 2

THE JOURNAL.

"Not Ctcsar's weal, but that of Rome." THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 181G. 07" On Sunday last an o!J woman, about seventy years of age, accompanied by a little girl of seven years,, arrived at this place on the packet Torn Metcalfe from the neighborhood of Shawneetown. The two arrived here about 1 o'clock, and the woman died (at the residence of Mr. Wandall, where she was kindly received and taken care of,)about 5 o'clock the same day. A coroner's iast was held upon the body and an examination had by the physicians. "t Nothingwastfiscov- . ercd going to shew that she died by violence of any kind, and the verdict of the jury was thrtt,' she died of old age, fatigue, and the extreme heai of the weather. We learn from the litle girl who is at present with the ed- - itor of this paper that the old woman's name wasGoldsby, or Goldsburry; the girl's name is Margaret Ann Warn, or Warren, and her mother lives somewnere on lilacs creek, or river, and is married a' second time, to a man by the name of Francis Bell. Thegir iias lived with her uncle in Kentucky since her mother left her, about six or seven years ago, and he dying a month since, the old woman Goldsby, or Goldsburry,' who was grand mother to the child, was taking her to her mother. , If this should meet the eye of the relations or friends of the little girl they may leara everything concerning . her by - addressing a letter, postpaid, to the editor of this paper; and in the mean tune are assured that every care will be taken of the little girl, not only by his own family, but by the philanthropic citizens generally,"who have evinced the osL kindly regard for. her and commiseration for her helpless condition. 1 '" ' - i." ' - 0OWe sco that the Louisville Courier of Tuesday copies our article referring tojprofessor Morrison, and the editor expressi himself satisfied that the professor got no more than he justly deserved at our hand?. Morrison wrote an impertinent and abusive article, reflecting upon his class, and publish ed it we, who have never permitted any one to abuse our citizens and go free, answered .him as he deserved to be answered, end, notwithstanding the LCard published in a colher column by a majority of ' his scholars. declaring him a "gentleman" and all that, we have not one word of what we said .last week to take back., Those who got up the resolutions know whether they were abused or not by the article published by Morrisonwe now only claim to speak for those who left his class after he acknowledged the authorship of it. And we rather guess the "little drop angel," as he calls himself, will be more cautious in future hosv lie talks about J i people in the newspapers. We suppose our citizens are content xvjt the present arrangement of 'our mails and oir post office, aa we see no movement on their part to liavt them altered, and hope if ineh is the case, they will discontinue the ugly practice of hanging around the post office after the mail arrives, grumbling like bears 'with sore heads, when informed that "the" hour has ar rived' for closing the" doors, and tfcey can call to-morrow and receive their paper, &.c. It is ri fault in the Post Master. It. ho is authorised to close the office without distributing the mail to the public and the public don't see proper to endeavor to have such an arrangement Wtered, they should not abuse him. Fuf the Evansville Journal. - A CARD. - The undersigned takes greit pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of a full suit of clothes, as a present from a few ot hi friends And Je takes fliis method of tendering to litem, from a warm heart, his sincere thanks, --assuring them that he places the higher estimate oh the gifts, because of the icarmhearted friendship which prompted to their bestowment. " Wherever his ministerial du ties may call him in future, he can never cease to cherish for his friends here, feolings ot the most lively regard, and lasting re membrance; and 0:1 the authority of the Master, whose gospel he preaches, he can say to them, "Ye shall in no wise lose your reward." WM. M. DAILY, Pastor - of the Methodist E. Church. Evansville, f nd., Sept. lit, IS 10. PUBLIC LANDS. The total quantity of Public Lands now offered for sale by direction of ihe Presi dent of the United States is about ten and a half millions of acres, situated in the fol lowing States and Territories: Acres. 3,098,135 3,1G2,170 1,203,5S5 200,337 1,129,088 895,997 Arkansas, Missouri. Florida, Mississippi, f -Wisconsin Territory," Iowa Territory, Total, 10,41G,818 It is said that mineral lands-under the special act of Congress, will be proclaimed in the course of two or three weeks, on the receipt of tho reports recently required from the Land offices. I hey are as follows: Iowa Ter., Dubuque district lead lands, 285,120 Arkansas Batesvil',-3 lead lands, 07,000 do Fayettesville do, 45,100 Illinois -Dixon, 213,7 Missouri Jackson copper region, 1-70,229 Total, 811,890

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We learn from our Baltimore Mr. Bancroft has resigned the offic tetary ol the Navy, and been appointed Min ister to England. We see it stated that Mr. Appleton, of Maine, a Clerk in the Navy Department, will go out as the Secretary of Legation. Mr. J. Y. Mason'has. been appointed Secretary of the Navy, in place of Mr. B. It seems there is some difficulty in fixing upon a person fo take the place ol Mr. M. in the cabinet, for- the Union tells us he will continue to act, also, as Attorney General ad as I . l . I interim, unt.l Ins successor in mat omc.e scan be appointed and qualified. ine xucaiau scnooner r eruunuo, vapi. ttnzon, .arrived at INew Urleans a tew days a"zo from CarnDcachy, which port she left on the30lhultf ? . - - - -" -w I tj v i :i i '4' . I .. .. . . , . - , i s . I in .this Ci.ty, (says the LNewUrleans Lelta,;tor for an extract ot a letter irom laguna, unaer Ant nfilft n! nW.Avhir.h sava that the U.S. . r ' o . f v days prevjtfus, and took in a supply ot water r -..- . . . , . and provisions, and that it had been stated by the Commander of the Somers that Tobasco would likely be blockaded, unless peace was restored very shortly. We have also been favored with the pronunciamentos ofthe Garrison and ofthe Mu nicipal authorities of Tabasco, of the date of the 12th ult., of which we give below a trans ation; PROCLAMATION OF THE GARRISON OF TOBASCO In the city of San Juan Bautista ofTobas co on the 12th day of August, U4b, assem bled in the dwelling ot the military comman der, the chiefs and officers of the garrison, with the- object of adopting some measure for the' purpose of saving the Nation from the perilous crisis in which it -is actually placed, and considering: lst.That since the constitution was fram ed in conformity with the free will and con sent ofthe people his been "destroyed, the others that,. were made to substitute it have not been in unison with the wishes or neces sities of the majority of the Nation 2d, That, hence follow the constant governmeu'al fluctuations which have, lo so extreme a degree, afflicted the country, caus ing it to be almost constantly rent with iaternal divisions; a state of things which has tened our exterior , misfortunes, .and gave a pretext to some claiming to be Mexicans, but unworthy of the name, to advocate the introduction of monarchy into the Nation, and a foreign prince for our monarch. ' 3d, That, in order to effect this unworthy object, they have had the audacity to deny to the people their imprescriptible right of elect ing a Congress representing their feelings, whilst a Congress- has been called in viola tion of the constitution, and under circumstances well calculated to bring disgrace up on the nation 4th, That to consent to the meeting of the aforesaid Congress would be to partici pale in the destruction of our republican form of Government ; for, if permitted to meet with the sanction of the administration at the capital of this republic, they will assume to speak the voice of the people, seek European intervention in our allairs, and sus tain the policy of our enemies and the ene mies of the republic. uiti, 1 int the establishment . ot a monar chy in our Nation would not only cause the dissolution of the army, which the new- mon arch would not allow to exist because only in ic tioops which he would bring from his na tive land would he place confidence, -but he would likewise exact an absolute submission f the Mexicans, whom he would exclude om all public offices in order lo place his vu countrymen ami cmnues in uubiitu: a ui tmnnr nn.l trtict tn ftuorrtiln 11a Gih, That this would sweep away the ben hts ol independence, fur which we sacn ficed our' blood and furtnnes, that wc might govern ourselves, dictated to only by our own wishes and our views ot our own in terests. m mi - i . in, i nai it we do not hurry to act in a manner more in conformity with the will of a majority oi the nation, weighty and serious evils must be the consequence we will be unable to force the ob.-ervance ofthe funda mental law, and to develope the power and riches ofour country. We hive, theretore, determined to pro claim, the following plau for the real regen eralion of the republic. Art. 1st The garrison of San Juan Biuista of Tobasco will not " recogn ze theconvocatory published on the 27th January, '40, by the so-called President ad interim and hi3 Ministers, considering it an usurpation ot power and an abridgment of the privilegesof the nation; and decreed with ihe undeniable object ol making the nation appear as invoknga change from republican to monarchical government, with a foreign Priuce for the ru ler of the nation. , " Art. 2d. In place of the Congress assem bled hy the aforesaid order of Jajiuary last, another one will be formed by members elected by the people, according lo the elec toral laws that served for ibis object in 1824 which will meet as soon as it is formed, in order to sustain the integrity ofthe republic adopting the forru of government which they may couyider best calculated to exclude the principal of rnonarchicnl government, which our nation abhors, and likewise to settle eve ry thing relaiive to the Texian affairs, aud the other frontier departments. Art. 3d Four months after the occupation ofthe capital by the liberating forces, the new Congress, to which article 2d refers, must assemble, tor which object it will be the duty of the General-in-Chief to publish the order in the aforesaid terms, ami lake care, besides, that the elections should be carried on with all possible liberty.' Art. 4th. It is guarantied that the army will remain in existence, and its position re-

cognized and respected as honorable military meiaborsofaffee country. . . . I ... n nilincnnvnr lVi-t

ATI. tin. JJUISUII Hliucuvu w.u, shall endeavor to prevent or retard the meetin of the new Congress, or attempt in any way or manner oppose it, or restrict the liberty of its members, or cause any of its sessions j .. . . i-.i .I..UI...1 i to be dissolved or suspenueu,suauucuev;iared traitor to the nation. Art 6ih Gen. Don Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna is hereby proclaimed Gencral-in-Ohief ofthe Liberating Army, and conseqently he will take comand ol the same as soon as he makes Ins appearance on me ierr this Reoub he: and in ord&r that it may be made known to all parties, we Kt; i tiicaij u Ldbin Tn tliAcn nrucorttd . ..nnAhv 07 officera of the L 11c i-j a'pi"". " j garrison of Tobasco. n-rnn . r t 1 1111 irii.'i? iilrj.Q jg INIIAB1TAN 1 S Countrvmcn In raising the cry of Liber iv. which we have this day done, we fulfil one of the most holy duties vvnicn an irresis- - ' . .... I 1 lime ouiiL'auuu imwuoco .'t i .11: ;MnAr.0 ii irci an " .tii. wjvot .. .w " .mih ilmuo ni m cop if the salvation -f he lleuubiic, u0W menaced in. a two-fold manner either to be destroyed by a daring enemv of our nationality, or by the perhdi Linmessof a Government that wished lo lead .10 nf4 tnnnarhu wSnph hp nation abhors Ua 1111 U IllUIIUIVlJtl , . - , her ruins that she would consent to set a throne Peovleof Tobasco la. order to succeed in the plan of salvation which we have pro claimed, it requires valor, energy, and pa triotism; and as you fully possess all these brilliant qualit es, I cannot doubt hut tha we will succeed; because this is the pre miumof just revolution, sustained by the hon or and patriotic feelings which characterise al true Mexicans. . But. in ihe midst of this, revolution, m which we have thrown ourselves, I hope that the slightest act of disorder or violence, to darken the brightness ofthe cause proclaim ed by. us, will wot be committed ; and that the unity which will distinguish us, may be the firmest support of the public liberties, and the surest guarantee of individual safety which I am determtued to delend and sus tain; and in order to accomplish it, 1 depend on the patriotic virtues that distinguished the sons of this soil, aud which are the constant admiration of your countrymen and friend. JUAN BAUTISTA TRACONIS San Juan Bautista, Tobasco, 12th Au gust, 1810 PROCLAMATION. OF THE MUNICI PAL AUTHORITIES OF TOBASCO In the city of San Juan Bautista ofTobaco on the 12ih of August, 181b, assembled in the Chamber of Sessions Illustrious Coiivo cation (Ilustre Ayuntamiento) of this city we, the members who sign this act ot proc latnation, being presided over by the Prefect ofthe Central Government Don Francisco Aranda, having been informed that an officia communication was received irom me uen eral Commander of this Department, accom panied by the proclamation ofthe Garrison of 'lobasco, declaring in- favor of His lixce lency General Don Antonio Lopez de banta Anna; and the members of the Convocation being informed of the tenor of botli docu ments, declaring themselves well convinced that the steps take by the Garrison is the only one which can secure the peace and happiness of the Republic; particularly so under existing circumstances, the nation finding itself invaded by a foreign enemy. The members of the s'iid Convocation have therefore, agreed : 1st, That the Municipality" of'San Jua Bautista of Tobasco approve of, and will ai and sustain in carrying out the aforesaid pro nunciameinto, oflored by the damson, pro claiming in favor ot His Excellency Geuera Don Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. 2d, That, as his Excellency the Governor Don Jose Victor Jimenez, has manifested his opposition to said pronunciamcinto, th actual General Commander ofthe Garrison, Don Juan Bautista Tracoms, will take charge ofthe Provincial Political Government until ,,, . llo AmtlK, c!,,!! ,o, ; A. 1 .... to appoint a Government ad interim for this Department. With which dispositions, the meeting ad journed, signing the act iu conformity which I certi'y as Secretary. Signed by the Municipal authorities of Tobasco. We make the following extract from the letter of an officer in the army, dated Camargo, Aug. 27th, 1840. For news Gen. Worth, with the first brig ade of his division, is at the new depot es tablished by him in the beautiful village of beralvo, about 70 or bO miles distant (mm here, and on the upper route via Mier to Monterey. General, now Cul. Srgith, with the 2d brigade, is about 15 miles beyond iu ler, anu is to halt tetnporanly at t untta guda, a vilhage say 30 miles this side of Seralvo. The first infantry and tha ihirrl brigade will both march shortly the volun teer force, som? 2 or 3000, will theu follow; No movement beyond Seralvo will- take pluce till the arrival of head-qua'rters at that' point say about -Sept. 10th. Meanwhile Gen. Worth is actively engaged in increas ing the means of transpoVtation, reconnoitering the routes in advance of his position, etc. I tie people ot beralvo received him vcty graciously. Colonel Hays, of the 1st Regimeut mounted Texan Rangers, has retunud trom bis long march to San Fernan do, leaving the body of his regiment to rest and recruit at- the village of China, on the San Juan, above us.. In obtaining valuable knowledge of the country from San Fer nando to this section of country in con abating the people in all the settlements through which he pissed, and learning tbe intentions towards ourjnriny and government this march has been creditable and wel conducted in the highest degree. Some twutiriiiretj mousanu oi tne reiugee troops ot the bin and Uia May, aTe now in Monte t . 1 rey unuer mejia, oui are oeserting every opportunity. Canales anu the perfect Cir j t . i . oenas are said. to De traversing tne country nence to Monterey, endeavoring to impress ail ihe ranclieros into service against us.

Nearly the whole ranchero population have

deserted this neighborhood, possibly to join the army voluntarily, but most probably to secrete themselves from military impress ment. The rumor of Paredes being a prisoner is confirmed, and some say he is to be executed. Arista has been recently in Monterey, but Mejia is the active commandr. No opposition from the garrison at Monterey is anticipated; it is understood they will assuredly run away on the approach of the American troops. Caydereta, with 11 the smaller villages in the valley of the San Juan, have small garrisons of troops cantoned in them for suffplhss. "T.he army, n numbers 0000, will be in possession of Monterey about the 13th lo the 20th of Sept., and of Saltillo by the 30th. The roops are generally well the lennessee troops and some ot the Ohio (1st and d legimenfs) are suffering from sickness. The greater portion of the volunteer force remains behind at this place and the lower Rio Grande until the necessary supplies from this country itself can be assured to the army. . LOSS OF THE TRUXTON. U. S. Squadron Vera Cruz, August 29, 1846. On Wednesday afternoon, Ifith, August, news reached Com. Conner that the U. b. brig I ruxon was or. shore on the bar of Tuspan ; at 4 P . M. the Princeton was under way tor her relief, and although the night was dark and stormy, was alongside of her in twenty hours; found her in possession of the enemy. As soon as the rrinceton hove in sight, the Mexicans retreated and sent their launches . up 1 the river. The Princeton stood in lor the Truxton and anchored within halt-gun shot, having the brig as well as the bouses under, her gu.is. Captain Eagle sent a boat on shore, in charge of Lieut. Boggs, with a flag of truce, to enquire tho fate ol the crew, and was informed by the command ing officer that the brig was surrendered on the 1 7th inatani, and the crew gave themselves up as prisoners of war. This was sad news to us, who anticipated the pleasure ol aiding our ship mates and of heavihg the brig off with flying colors. Lieut; Boggs had orders to board the brigand ascertain her state;. this he failed to do in consequence of the strong current sweep ing under the bow rendering it dangerous tor one boat to attempt it tor tear ol a capsize. the authorities were informed that no person would be allowed to board until the Princeton's boats had been there. The night of the 20th was dark and stormy, blowing in squalls, which caused a high surf on the bar, breaking entirely across the river; manned a boat and sounded as near tho bar as we could approach, found on tne northern shore we eould get the Prince ton with in two cables length ot the brig; en tertained great hopes of getting her off. At noon the swell and surf was evident decreas ing; manned tne ooatsto uoaru. L.ieut. &oggs succeeded in crossing the bar. Lieut. Rowan's boat broached to ar.d was thrown over a nil over, liio iniru boat, unaer rasseu iviiusmpmult Stiles, was ordered to remain .at the outer edife of the surf lo aid in case of accident, and which succeeded in saving Lieut. K.a boat and crew. I ilere an amusing circumstance took place. Lieut, lioggs was carried to within hail pistol shot ol about 51) men armed with muskets ready to receive him. Said he, where is the while flag I had yesterday? None to be found? Who has a white shirt? 1 have, said the boat, wain, who was with him. Off goes, the lower half of it, which he stuck on a boat hook. Boggs pulled up boldly, jumped on shore, seized the officer by the hand, aud cried out "How are you, old boy?" A tew questions asked and answered and away goes Boggs to the brig'. This joke created a laugh throughout. The crw required a reaction, as concern (or tha fate of Lieut. Rowan and hit. crew were sincerely felt. - Next day, Saturday 22nd, the brig was boards ed and found bilged, aud had been driven almost over the bar, and there was no possible chance of getting hi r off Sent down her lower and topsail yards and towed the in to the Princeton ; then placet! two loaded shells in her bow and one in her stem below the spa' deck, piled tip hatches, doors, &c, about her masts and fired her. It was the most beautiful sight 1 ever saw shells bursting, fire raging,' sea birds scrt-amisg, sailors cheering, all in the midst oi the toainiugeurl in the centre of the river Tuspan, The Legare is here, having brouglit despatch es tor com. Conner. Lit, rnrlter IcU tbe lug ship tor Vera Cruz eannot say lor what. 1 he Conw is as close as a trog in January. No news whatever from the city of Mexico, no preparations for war no movements to repel attacks, all dead as a door nail. Santa Anna is in .Mexico a few days will bring something out. I tho't 1 had seen it ram under the tine, but its not a "circuuistaneo" to this place. I lei t last night to see it it was Hot web-tooted as for expeditions they must be scarce, no boats can pull up the rivers the Iresheis are so strong; all attacks must be made on toot. Ii any are made. Jack must "mark time' or no light. Yours truly, Petkoxe, fjA letter from Washington says It is reported thai Mr. McLane will be offered the State Department. Washington, Sept. 10, 5 p-1 m SUICIDE OF HON. F. G. McCONNELL, This unfortunate gentleman stabbed him self this morning at the St. Charles Hotel. in eight places, and died, it is supposed, immediatly. The verdict of the jury is that the deceased came to his death by stabbing himself while in a state of derangement or mania a portu. The Clerk of the House of Representatives has jusf taken charge of the corpse, afid effects of the deceased. have seen the body which is highly mutilat ed. GEN. TAYLOR IN EUROPE. The Richmond Enquirer publishes the following extract from a letter to a gentleman in Richmond : Madrid, July 23, 181G. . laylors victories nave Deen lelt more here, iu Europe, even than at home. For iwo weeks (between the sailing of the steam ers) our suspense was great; but, when the news did come, each American strutted out as large as life. The papers which had pre ... i .! i - ' . . oicteu layiors capture as certain, were sorely used up. Taylor's despatches have been gieaily admired for their terseness, dig nity and modesty. The greatest compliment yet paid to Taylor 1 heard rn London. The compliment is this: When the steamer of May ICth brouglit to England the hews of Tay lors ditticult position, the UuSvO of Welling ton met Mr. , and the subject was in troduced, "Why," said the luke, "does he not do this and that," (menroniiig steps he thought Taylor ought to take.) When the steamer of June 1st brought the news of his victories, Mr. met the Duke

again. "Your Grace," said he, "must have been advising Gen. Taylor for yon see he has done exactly what you said lie ought to do." "So he lias,'''' said the Duke, as much gratified as if he had won the victories himself. As I got this from Gen. , to whom Mr. related it, it is undoubtedly authentic,- exact in substance, t think, also verbatim. In Bordeaux I met a whole-souled Amercaii,a"I.ive Yankee" ship owner, of New

York. Mr. Holmes. He is- of the stuff which, when abundant in a nation, makes it great. He was at Trieste when the news of Taylor's difficulties came. Americans ivere jdesjjondeiit, and the folks there leased UIUI Willi JICUICtlUtJi3 VI A uiui VOJtUlV-, He answered by-that decisive Anglo-Saxon argument, the offer of a hist, of $1,000 that rI' 1 . 1.1 . . 1. T - . iiiyiur wouiu meet me mexicaus anu ruui them. He found no one to lake it, for Ausiriansare not betting, people. Soon , alter, the news of Thornton's capture came, and the folks congratulated him on his bet not having been taken up. "Gentleman," said he, "here is the thousand still, and another on it, that Taylor thrashes the Mexicans. ." - 1 hey almost doubted Ins sautty but a week or two afterwards came a single copy of Galignani'a Messenger, with accounts of the victories. Its receiver carried it immediately to Holmes. Off he streaks it down to the eight or ten American vessels in port, and calls up the officers. "Hoist all your collors, boys," said he, "and come up with me to the UiXChange." Accordingly up went every piece of "bunting," aud off marched Llolmes with the captains and mates to the Exchange, where they had of course a royal "crow" over the croakers. .VVImf flm A at f a io lliA millor with tlc3co Americans," said every body, as they saw this flig hoisting and marching. "ButP as Holmes said, with a knowing shake of the head, "they soon found out irA.1' Holmes wound up the ceremony by giving the Amer icans and his friends a dinner in honor of Palo Alto and Resaca do la Palma. I relate this almost exactly as ho related it to me; for I could not improve on his graphic account. MR. McLANE'S LETPER. On the recent return of Mr. McLane to this country, the merchants of New York wrote him a letter congratulating him on the success of his misison. Mr. McLane, in reply, wrote a very interesting letter, from which we take the subjoined extracts: I certainly could not have been induced lo return to political life as the repressntative of my country abroad, unless I had been persuaded that iu the crisis to which you have referred, the views of my .own Gov ernment had been entjrely consistent with such a settlement of the Oregon question as ought to have secuied an honorable peace, and unless I had entertained the hope that I might be enabled in soma degree to co-operate to that end. For myself, after our several conventions of 1818 and 1828, (the latter of which re ceived my support as a Senator of the Uni ted States,) for the joint- occupation ot the territory, I had always regarded the Oregon question as less dependent upon the force of title, than upon the principles ot an equit able partition. It would have been uurea sonable to expect, after such acknowledg ments of the rights of joint occupancy, that either party would be permuted. wholly to dispossess the other, without some regard to interests which had grown .up during their mutual possession. It appeared to rae, also, that all the previous acts of our Gov ernment had not only been consistenfVtth, but affirmatoiy of these views, and 1 could see nothing in the National honorlhat would iustilv, much less demand, a departure from it. Possessing before, in an equal degree as after the treaty with Spain in 181U, all the title which on the ground of discovery, ire could assert to the country, drained by ihe waters of the Columbia, and which, xf good for anything, was valid beyond the 52d parallel of latitude, our Government at no tune proposed a more northern boundary than the parallel of 51, and never de manded more than thai of 49. Having some knowledge from my official position at that time, of. the policy and objects of the convention of 1828. am- quite persuaded that its mam design was to lead m a future partition of the territory to She recognition of our claim to tlie country, not north, but south of the 49A parallel, and between that and the Columbia river. A division ot the country upon that principle, with a reasonable regard to rights growing up under the joint possessions, always appeared to me to anord a just and practicable basis lor an amicable aud honorable adjustment of the subject." Such also, I was, satisfied, were the views of my own Government al the time I engage! in my recent mission, and, in earnestly and steadily laboring tn effect a settlement upon that basis, I was but representing the policy of my own Government, aud faithfully promoting the intentions aud wishes of the President. It must be very rare, if, iu complicated difference? between great nations, peaceful relations can be preserved without some modification of extreme pretensions; and upon the present occasion, from the ljength of time for which the question had been depending, together with the often repeated propositions on Loth sides, the two Governments could not have been reasonably ex peeled to corao lo an amicable arrangement without some mutual concession of their former demands. If, on our side, by divid ing on the 49th parallel and the Sttaits of Lucia, we yielded the southern cape of Vancouver's Island, Great Britain surrendered her previous claim to the navigation and unoccupied territory between the furtynintli parallel and. the Columbia river. At the same time we-- have effected a material modification of our former offjr of the sur . tender of the perpetual navigation of the Columbia river to Dritish tradp and Uritish subjects generally. Although from deference to the views and opinions of others, which it was no less my uis7i than my duty to respect, I earnestly endeavored to effect a set tlement, upon the basis of allowing the navigation of the river to the general tr.ade for a period of twenty years, when that, from causes to which I need not now particularly refer, proved to be impracticable, in never

theless suggesting and urging that it should be restricted to the Hudson' Bay Company, I thought I was effecting' an object even less objectionable. It seems to me that 'in the present state of commerce it is not only tlie inlerest, but the practice of nal ions, independent of some inveterate notions of collonial policy already yielding to more enlightened views, to allow ihe grealesf freedom of riters and .. nnrla trt iIia irfifloif tliu n'.trlj! - nnrl it man

be observed, that, until the United ' States and Great Britain shall -determine to aban don me reciprocity secured Dy uietr existing commercial convention, the recent Oregon treaty confers fewer privileges of navigation than may be claimed and enjoyed under the commercial, convention. I felt confident, moreover, thai long before the two 1 governments would desire, to alter their existing commercial freedom, if. indeed, they should ever desire to do so during the continuance of peace, ihe Hudson's Bay Company . would cease to", have any occasion or motive to navigate such a river as the Columbia is kuown to be. It would not" be easy to imagine any use they could make of it during a state of peace, inconsistent witti; thf rnmmprrn rind intprosfs fif fitlf own citizens. . - . Universal satisfaction at the adjustment of a difficulty so complicated and inveterate was scarcely to be expected, and yet" it is a source of satisfaction to know , that its gen- , eral acceptableness to the country at large affords a sure guarantee of the continuance of our future peace. The tone and temper with which the negotiation was conducted ia their several departments by both governments, have been creditable to their wisdom and moderation, and have already served tu elevate our own in the opinion of other nations. ;; : - V r - - I sincerely believe that these efforts can not be too highly appreciated;. and, if any portion of our fellow citizens in any section of the country should feel that they have not obtained all the territory or advantages' they had expected to acquire, it ; may be hoped they will nevertheless be satisfied that the national honor, so far from suffering, has really been elevated by the result, and that, in preserving the ' blessings of peace and keeping our country steadily in a career of glorious prosperity, they will be amply com pensated for any disappointment they may have experienced, and ihey . gain far more than an equivalent for any doubtful advan-' tage only to be sought through thetnstiumcntality of war. Having now effaced, up on honorable terms, the last -cause that threatened the peacof Iwm people ot kindred origin, and associated by -commercial relations more extensive and important than exist between any other two nalions of the earth, may we not now hope to begin a new career of international intercourse,- and,hy the uninterrupted pursuit, of commerce and the arts, extend and cement our relatiohs. It oughtto be considered as fortunate that these results have happened at ? moment when, by the wisdom and courage of British statesmen, a new aud important step Ins been taken in the enlargement of commerce, by which the trade of different nations must be widely extended, and the . motives of harmonious relations indefinitely multiplied. As between the United States tint? Great Britain especially the causes whicluoughl naturally to associate the two people upon an honorable basis, and contribute to their mutual prosperity, may now have fair play, and our competitions in Jufure be confined - 1 .-t-.. -1! a to a yuueiuus rtvaity m an mat uu nunutc the happiness of the people of both counlries, and of m inkind at large. -; "k I would do injustice to the occasion jf I should omit to state it as my opinion that, in tho country and among the , people I have just left, these, expectations begin to ".'be., generally entertained; and that the settle- , ment of the Oregon question wil soon come to be universally regarded as Ihe - knell of . those inveterate jealousies and feuds which, it may be apprehended, have so long exerted a mischievous influence on the people, if not upon ihe counsels of both countries. I may say with certainty, that whatever may be thought of the result by some respectable portions of our countrymen, the -terms we have ultimately obtained, no less ; than the vindication of our rights, and the ultimate approval of an honorable conces sion, have added another refutation to the charge of undue ambition, and to the impu- -tatiou upon our national faith and stability not unfrequently made in some quarters of Europe. . . If these advantages be properly appreciated, th time ia not remote when all will be ready to acknowledge and rejoice in the result. The occasion may nor be inapt to bear testi- " moiiy to the sense universally - entertained abroad of lbs enterprise and punctuality ofthe commerciul classes of the United States and -to' the influence it has exerted in sustaining Americau credit in defiance of causes which l. too, deeply uplore. to attempt at this ntno more particularly to allude to. I will add, tort. that even these causes are beginning to feel the influence of a juster and of a higher hope, and , that little more than a perseverence of some of our local governments in tneir ' exeruons to maintain the public credit is needed to elevata - our country to a proud and enviable rank tmonj , tha nations ol Ihe earlhLARGE and general meeting of theschol-; ars composing the class receiving instruc tions in Music, under Prolessor Morrison , being assembled in the Methodist chnrch on Tuesday evening, September I5th, 1846, were called to order when a few remarks, explanatory, being made by Mr. Charles Viele, the following resolutions being read by Dan'l Woolsey, Esq., were passed by unanimous consent: Whereas, Professor Morrison is closing his second course of lessons in music with the in tention of leaving this city, therelore. resolved, that his system of instruction, his hnppy P'nner of illustration, his constant efforts to advance the interests of his class, and his gentlemanly deportment meet our warm approbation. Resolvip, That we cordially commend him to the favorable consideration of the public. . Resolved, That the explanation by Professor Morrison with referenoe to his connection 'with the publication which appeared in the A tteajl' is satisfactory. Resolved, f hat a committee consisting of D. Woolsay, Esq., Mr. Charles Viele, and Dr. Mil1..- I ......J . I. . . . n( ii af.lii.1 I . i let uo iciucsicu III iio llama v. ..... ,v sign the resolutions and present them to Prof. Morrison. - . . DANIEL WOOLSEY,) ii i t trier V V f. S. S. MILL Kit. r. S. South Keutuckian wilt please copy.