The Wabash Courier, Volume 16, Number 17, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 25 December 1847 — Page 2

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matter to a committee to bring the facts before the House* not carried. Mr. Sin

Dion wwild express hie opinion.

It was question of precaution and caalion so tar «s ho was personally concerned he **s not in favor of adjourninenl, but at Mte same time he should vote for the adjournment, in justice to the members wfeo desired it."

MT. Wolf at first thought tie would not vdto for the adjournment but he was now in favor of it. Several members had Mi—many more would—there was panic among the members—many wore not in it proper state of mind to do busi* oe*«. ''-I

The amendment of Mr. Drown was adopted. Mr Dunham proposed to ameod by striking out all after the word resolvu, and inserting, the: the Legislature ad journ sine die on Monday, the 20ih ins: (le remarked that there was not much dan ger of spreading the disease more before that titnfl than it is now and (here was not raecli business to do—only one impor tant thing—the revenue bill, and all could be done by that time.

Mr. Neat moved to lay on the table carried. Ayes 74,'nays. 23. Mr. Terry moved to s'rike out all af ter the word resolved and insert in substsnre as fallow*: "That leave of absence be given those who desire it,"

Mr. Illy the was not in favor adjourn menu Some members felt it their duty to leave others felt it abo their duty to remain and legislate. If, by his vote he had contributed in the least to the death of any member, by voting against the adjournment, he would always regret it. Adam that there is not much business of importance still everything is of imports nee— every member should be present. Many hadx said they would not remain Iheir feelings should be consulted. The interests of the State would not be injured by this contemplated adjouromeot. fie was odt in fear of this disease he had been in among it and passed through in safety yet in duty to those who wished this adjournment, he would favor it. .Mr. Orr would inquire if gentlemen wished to drive him home where the smallpox was raging

Mr. Short moved to ameod by striking oat. and inserting *'to adjourn sin* die oo the 25tb inst laid on Ute table.

Mr. Iy»we moved to strike out all that part of the act giving power to the Governor to prolong the time of adjournment carried.

Mr. Dunham moved to strike out that part relating to the allowance of mileageMr. Neal thought the motion was made for Bun combe. For himself, he would go against it His constituents knew be would do what waright, and were willing heshould be paid.

Mr Short had no doubt that many of the members bad boasted of their patriotism upon the stump—were ready to meet the bayonet of the ens star, and yet at one case of the small-pox there was a general movement lor flight. For an ex CUM for their flight there was a great display at tempted of the causes and they must have their miltagt!

The motion of Mr. Dunham being put, it was not carried ayes 37, nays 59—so the mileage wa» not stricken out.

Mr Lowe preferred an adjournment he was tholdest general in the llonse, snd lie was afraidall the generals in the House were afraid. It was a characteristic of good generalship to retreat in time. He would admit that it was a bad prece dent to set. to adjourn whenever a case of this kind occurred but there were n« precautioni taken in this city as yet. This would perhaps cause them to be tsked for the future, awl thus avoid the n#ceesity of an adjournment again. Suppose by our vol* we should compel members to remain, and some should be attacked by the disease and a life be lost, a regret would be the consequence. There is not business of urgency before the Legislature that could not be done a few weeks hence as well as now- He would not remain. There were enough members who would not remain to prevent business. If any good could be done he would, although afraid, remain.

Tie question being on adopting the measure, it wss adop1*)—eyes50. nays 41. Mr. Brown was excused from voting.

Mr. Stanton staled that be was personally against this adjournment, hut from the leeling displayed by members dSSiring i:, Us would vote in the affirmative

Sir. Fraxier ststad that he could not vote Aw thffe measure as placed in the resolution,and would vol* negative!v.

Mr. Dougherty did not wish to expose to derision of the people the House, and would vote in the negative

On motion of Mr. Harvey, the doors were doe ed in order to open the seated message of the Senate.

Arrtixoos suaio.t.

Leave of absence given Mr. Covington. Oil leave granted. Mr. Terry introduced a resolution requiring ths committee on the judiciary to inquire into the expediency of abolishing the die tinction between proceedings in domestic and lor aign attachment) adopted.

Tiw Speaker laid before the House a report from the Education Convention c»«mmittee. with a bill, ordered to be Is id upon the tat!e snd printed—one tbauennd copies of the report of the committee, and two hundred copies of the bill. f)n leave granted, Mr. Dunham reported a bill amending art. 4, chap. 37 of Revised Statutes ot t943. repealing that part making the sheriffof tb* supreme court liable for the acts of the sheriffs st the several counties.

Mr. Hull moved to lay on tbe table not carri-

Mr. Cookerly moved to refer the hill to the com mittee on tbe judiciary aot sanied, and tbe bill Mseed to a third reading. ...

Canal Treetee, sod Superintendent af the Vm-j

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Joeea, Ptmtt, Palmer, ttaana, t'aroan, Bradley, rahant, Maee, Blank.

Mr Hanna's nema.ws» withdrawn on tsMay the 9h ballot, aad Daniel Mace wasaeneeaesd a* a esedidste. .On mot toe, sftsr raking the 10tb ballot, tb* ennventkw adjourned, to saeet te-mmrow at ten o'clock.

Tbs Hoess sdjoereed

IIOUSX OP REPRIWEMTATITPt.

Mr. T» iaunlMd .kill barpr.li.« I1"0 I» rMKl. .«.mto«l l««. Brownetowa and Sdpio railroad company r»fer- yhetto. on the north stoe of the red to the committee on corporations I iher, enlirvly intn§e«Rl and therefor*1 («avc given Mr. Fratier to report a bill amend- mteerably crowded end on wholesome, ing sn set thereto named. Tito gales of th* inclweare were shut at

The Senate cams into tbs Hall, sad In esnjane*! ittmsei. snd a Jew found oo'stde after thi* »ion with tbs Honseproceeded to tbs eieesion o*| lime was imprisoned.

Mr. Godtortfy, thought notice shoe Id be given to tbs Branch Bank at Terrs Haste, that the In* veettgatKn may not be export*, and moved to a* msed by giving leave to send for "parsons sad pa* psrat* which was earned, aad the r**vlui$$ dapted.

On motion the lobbies wars cleared, tbe doors closed, and ths lfousa prooesded in sserst session to ibe election of a Beak Direotor on tbs part ef tbe State.,

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By Mr. Cole, that the Trustees ol tbe Wabash and Brie Canal, report at as early day,as practicable whether the Board of appraisers have complsted their appraisements, and if not whether it ie thcir opiaion they are released, if tbe a|pr*isemsni» are not completed at the time provided by tbe previsions ol the "Butter Bill adopted.

Mr. Shryock, introduced a resolution that committee be appointed, to wait upon his excellency the Governor, and inform htm, that, as tbs •mall pox was in tbe city, aad she Legislature aboat to adjourn, and that be bs requested to give his menage to tbe two bouses before said adjourn meat not adopted.

By Mr. Hamilton, that the Senate be invited iufaa/er, into the House for the purpose of proceeding to tbs election of Canal Trustee, &s adopicd. aFTMJtno:* SCSSlO*.

Btlis IntrvJmnd.

By Mr flrown, making appropriation af tbe sum of one thousand dollars, fivr the erection of a city Hospital in the eity of Indianapolis provided a like sum be raised by the citisens of tbe etty. for the purchase of ground.

By Mr. Oir, amending tbe eetrav laws, also a bill Sowing ofT the fees ef the Clerk of tbe Court, and tbe odloers in said courts in Delaware county ia cases were tbe State is a party aad she loses the case*

A meesage of tbe Senate, containing tbe bill authorising the loan of $*5,000 from the State Bauk, (or tbe payment of tbe interest on the Fundad D*bt waa taken from the table, and on motion ol Mr Cookerly. the House concur*ed with the amendment »»f tbe Senate, that $95,000 be the amount borrowed insteed ol $110,000 ss proposed origioally.

BitU Patted.

An act. amending a certain part of act 5, chap, ter 37. iu Statute *43, was under consideration, when, the Senate coming into the Houee in pursuanceof the adjournment on yesterday evening, in conjunction with the House, proceeded in convention to the election of Canal Trustee, and Superintendent of the Vincennes and New Albany Turnpike Road. lhh ballot, Puett 60. Carnan 58, Palmer 3. Jones 14, Scattering 9. No one having received a majority of all the votes given.

On motion of Mr. Orth. the convention adjourned without further balloting, and the Setiata ret-trued to is chamber.

Leave given Mr. Prather, to introduce a resolu {ion of inquiry, into the expediency ol making a change iu the Militia srsteiu laid on the table.

The act. amending act 4, of chapter 37, of Statute '43, being still under consideration, Mr. Cookerly moved i's reference to the judiciary committee with instructions carried.

Mr. Meredith, offered a resolution giving the C'erks of the House, the same compensation lor the time they havu served »l the present session that was received by them the last session ,- adop*ed.

A bill, relafire to the exemption of Volunteers in Mexico from taxation, was taken from the table and passed.

Leave given Mr. Meredith, introduced a resolu tinn allowing the clerks of the Common School Convention, the same compensation allowed to assistant clerks in the House.

Mr Cookerly moved to amend by inserting $3 per day adopted, and the rerolutiou so ameuded was adopted.

The message of the Senate returning the resolution of the House fixing the time of the adjournment was taken from the table. The Senate had stricken .out the "2d Monday in January," and inserted the 1st Mondnv in February"—the question ieiog on concurring with the amendment

theSrnjte, it was so concurred in ayes 55, nay* 31 Mr Lane introduced a resolution on leave given, that the committees on Ways and Means, Judiciary. Education and on the State Bank, have leave to prepare buainem. for the action of the House en the return of its members, and that the members of said com wit tees be a

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ry per diem laid on the table. Le-tve given Mr. Colip. to make a report of a bill vacating the town ol Soutbport, in Owen county-

On motion, the House adjourned until to-mor-row morning a 9 o'clock

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By Mr. Fraxier. a bill asM*lmg an ast eteiint land spseelaiors. aaa rtstdents, to par a read tsx eqeal to the nmdeats, ia osrtatn eeimiies tbsreie

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A meseaj* waa rp«»iv«H from he House informing tho Senate that the House refused to concur in the amendment in.ide ay the Senate to the joint IYS»'a'ioa relative to ths adjournment.

Mr. Orth moved that the Senate recede from tbe amendment made by the Hernia to the resolution of th*Hoase carried.

Tt»* Senate *jouriied until the second Monday, in January, I84d.

HorSK OF RRPltKSEtfT \TIVRS.

Fstiur. Dec. 1". IM7.

Th* r-ading of the Jonrital was dispensed with. On ntotuHi, the vote of yesterday on the ad }Mirnmet«t ot the two Hmtees. «n»d the 1st Mon iter in Kebr#a"y. in concurring with tbe amend nwnt of tb« Senate, was recoowdered. and the H«n*» d'Mgr^ed with lite amendment nf the Sen ate—time leaving reeolntton as it stood ortgi aally, via the 8d Monday in Januarr

Afterwards, a mnw(* was received from the Senate, that the* receJ

from their amendment.

fiih»iwn si adjourned until tbe 3d Monday ia January n«xt

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Pitts IX and the J««r. One of tbe present IV»J*«*s mmt praiseworthy reformat ton has l»«fen in be-Hilf of thi* nj»pre«aed f»»rt of the jmfwitaiionof Rome. They number tbot dUOO, and have hitherto

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out the inoloaure. Another prohibition waa from the practice of any of 'he liberal or artastteal pro'osstona. The Pope In* commonee exsmmmf into tl»ese and tlvir «l»er grievances and has appointed

C**mmts*tnner to propone improvement*. As a consequence, the confinement of the Jews to I he Ghetto is already abolished, and other amelioration* are about to follow. Cardinal frVrretit has avowed himself the patron and protector of the Israelite. The Roman populace have shown th*nt*elvos worthy of ktber'.y, by the cordiality with whteh they have welcomed the accession of this hitherto despised race to some of their own privilege*. Dinner* have been given to them, and bodies of artisans have visited the f? bet to to offer their eoogratelations. Tho Jews them seiv«« are foil of the moat enthosiassic gratitude toward their benefactor, and have arnt a deputation to the Pope, headed

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THE COlfflER

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SATURDAY,.-.•.•.-.DEC. 35,1847.

CowaissioNAL,—We find but little from Congreas to the present date, of much interest. That body seems not to have got fairly under way of business. On the 14th we hate the fylto^ini proceedings In the Senate *.

Mr. Calhoun oflered the following rtffolulion: Revolved* That lo conquer Mexico npd hld it, either as a provinoe or inenrporale it in our Union, would be inconsistent with the avowed object for which the war has been prosecuted, a departure from the sen led polioy of the Government, in eon* flict with its oharadar.and geniu*, and in the end subversive of our free popular in stiiuttons.

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tfoe/wrf. That no Una of policy In the future prosecution of the war should be adopted, which would lead lo oontequtiiGoi so disastrous.

Laid over for action. The House were debating the bill rela tive 10 home commerce.

The President delivered a massage g»v lug his reasons for vetoing the river and harbor bill, the last session.

Motion to adjourn waived to hear a reso lulion offered by Mr, Holmes, reserving a right to construct rotds through Mexico when territory is ceded.

"FLOOD IN THIS OHIO.

The Ohio river papers ore filled with accounts of great disasters and losses no cssioned by the recent flood. In Cincin. nati the water raised lo within six inches of the flood of 1832. Coming at the severe winter season has occasioned more distress probably than at any previous lime. At ihe Inst dntes the water was falling fnst. Tho Cincinnati Gazette of the 20th snys: "The Ohio coniinues to recede, and by 5 P. M. yesterday, had fallen nearly three feet. Merchants nre lutay in clenring out their lower floors, while the sediment deposited by the waler is easily mannged.

Vnrious modes have been suggested for clearing the cellnrs of wnter. In many of lliem, probnbly the wntar will wash through the gravel, nnd keep pace with tho range of the River in some locations a ho*e acting as syphon can be used, while mnny will have to be cleaned by common pumps, or by the assistance of the Hose companies."

The Louisville Journal of ihe 17th says: There are probably not less than four or five hundred houses within the rity limit* now under water. These house* consist of extensive founderies, warehouses, flour and saw mills, pork-houses, manufacturing establishments of vnrious kinds, stores and dwellings. Some of ihese houses ar« entirely submerged in others the waler is several feet deep on the second floors.

On the 19th the wnter began to recede at Louisville, after having renchcd -to within eight inches of the flood of 1832.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.

We were indebted for our first copy of the President's Message to an Extra from the Vincennca Gnzette. Referring to the Telegraphic operation at Vincennes, ihe Inst Gazette snvs

It was originally in'ended that thie document should ba telegraphed from Philadelphia clesr through to this point without being repealed at anv of the-intermediate offices, but it was (for what reason we are not able to say) transmitted first to Pittsburgh, then to Cincinnati and thence to Vincennes. which cities, together with I^ouisville and St Louie, are the only ones that took a copy from this telegraphic line.

A few moments before the message commenced coming at the office here, the connexion clear through to Philadelphia was established, and evere word that was transmitted from that distant city, was received most beautifully: and the expert and skilful operator. Mr. Chadwirk, expressed entire confidence that he would hove been able to have received every word of the mesesire. had it been permitted to pass without interruption all along the line to this city. As it was. however, a detar of only an hour or two was oecnrioned in its completion to the terminus nf the line, and Louisville and Vineer.nes were enabled to publish this doennfent almost simultaneously with Pittsburgh snd Cincinnati.

TIIEnHOMfTjOUnNAf, POH 1848.

Messrs. Morris & Willi* have issued Prospectus for the •'Homo Journal for 1848," from which we take the following ••On the First of January will be iaaued the first number of a now volume of the Home Journnt. It will contain the commencement of an Original Novel, As we shall publish only a limited edition. lho«e who wish 10 begin with the beginning of the year, will oblige ui by forwarding their subscriptions without delay.

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HEALTH or TftS VoLONTERRS

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Pico.—-Dr. C- M. Hitchcock, medical di* rector of the department of Tampico, ssys in a letter of Nov. 7 to the New Orleans Delta

There were Sf0 men on aick report at the end of September 928 were taken aick or received in hospital during the month of October—total, 1,228. 827 were returned to duty, 6 were discharged the service, 69 died—leaving a balance of aick and convalescent, 326. in hospital* and quarters. Mean strength of the com mand during the month, at this place and vicinity o&rer*, 89 enlisted men and volunteer*, 1,274—total, 1,863.

Tbe capital already invested in rail roads in tbe New England States, is supposed to amount to §50,000,000.

Ooegentlesnaa in Licking eoenty, Ohio, makes annually 100,000 doilfrt worth of chetst.

LKtilSLATURB—ADJOURNMBNT *0.

From letters, papers, members and oth er sourcest we gather some patticulars late proceedings at Indianapolis.

The Legislature adjourned the 10th, meet again on the second Monday in Jan uary. Fear of the Small-Pox waa the cause. One decided eaae, that of Mr. Kennedy, lale member of Congress, who waa taken down badly, with the disease, at the Palmer House, seemed to alarm members of the Legislature a large number of whom had lodgings at that House. Some wit is played off at tho expense of members, for this exhibition of bravery In flying from one ease of the Small-Pox. is, however, rather a serious matter—loo much so lo jest with. Thoro may have been danger, and there may not-—but who knows this Who can say there was not danger! The adjournment may have bean prudent and-right. Under aeriou* apprehensions but lllils business coold havu bean done,

Hut lulls Indeed had been done, except thai of eleellng Slals Apsniin the place of Mr. Bright whose lerm was about to expire* There was a good deal of scheming and drilling for lhat office. The Whigs fixed upon Jnmes Collins, and •tuck lo him. The Democrats on ihe first bnlloting, going mainly for C. H. Test.— On the second ballot Mr. Collins was elected, receiving almnst the unanimous Whig vote—while the Locofocos divided, casting their voles upon Thos. Dowling, Major, Test, die.

The next business which assumed some importance, wns tho attempt lo elect a Canal Trustee, under the law of last win. ler. Eleven ballotings look place, and yet no election. There seems to hove been several interests, or influences at work. The northern, middle and southern—involved in which, is also mixed up Whig nnd Democrat Sotne eight candidates worn at first nominated. After a few ballotings several of the candidates were withdrawn. The Democrats from some cause or other seem to be deserting Mr. Palmur, nnd going over to Mr. Puett of Pnrke. Mow this will result, no man can tell. It is supposed that most of the candidates will be agnin on the ground at the meeting of the Legislature. Some entertain the opinion there will be no election —that neither Whig* nor Democrats will ield. In that case of course, Mr. Palmer will bo continued over until next winter.

The Governor did not deliver his Message. Why did he not Thereby hangs a tail, or tale I We shall see or guess about that yet. It i* said that Mr. Kennedy was nt Indianapolis to be rubbed down a little, in the way of preparation for U. S. Senator, next winter—but of thnt we cannot vouch. T. L. Smith i* not yet confirmed for the Supreme Court. The mailer came up once in Senate, but wo* laid over, or postponed. He may be confirmed, or he may not. Something will depend upon the question whether the Lieutenant Governor, ns Presiding officer in the Senate, has the right of a casting vote in cases of nominations by the Governor. This right is claimed on one side, nnd denied on the other.

Occasionally something was said on the Presidential question, The Democrnts nre no where, as to candidate, and the Whigs some little divided, but rather noncommittal. Clny, Taylor, Scott nnd McLonn nil having friends. It ii said the Democrnts who hail fixed on the 8ih ol January

for

their Convention, talk of post

poning the time of meeting, until some laler dny, with a view first to see what the Whig* may do on the 12th, What they may gain by this, we dont exactly perceive—but they*can at all times see through a mill-stone further thnn Whigs, nd generally know what they are about, nd always (urn their calculations to good account.

from tht yew Orltani Vetta. 11 lA. LATER FROM MEXICO.

Sanla Anna at the. head of 10,000 Iiis Pronunciamenlo and threatened Attack on the Congress at Querttaro—

General Worth marching from the capital to protect it— Threatened attack

the line of the Rio Grande. fly ihe arrival of theU. S. schooner Whig, Cnpt. Jones, at a Ute hour last nighi, we have been put in possession of date* from Vera Crux lo the 30th ull.

Pates from the capital, to the 24th November, had been received at Vera Crux. Santa Anna.il was said, had issued another pronvneiamento against tho provisional government, and called no the country to organise a force of 50.000 men to renew ihe war. He was at the head of a strong force—-bv some reports, 10,000 men, of all arm*—and threatening the Congrats*, in session at Queretaro, the majority of which was, it wss said, strongly inclined to peace. So great were the fears entertained at the capital, of his breaking up the Congress I« Cromwell, that General Scott had ordered General Worth, with a strong division, to Queretaro. to protect its deliberations.

There were various rumors afloat at Vera Crux when tbe Whig left io relation to a contemplated attack by ihe Mexican* no some of the posts on the line of the Rio Grsnde, the moat tangible of which wa*. lhat Gen. Minoo was secretly organixing a force to attack ihe post nt Saltillo, now that Gen. Taylor has left. We place but little credit in these rumors.

Th« human mind is like a carpet hag with good peeking, it wilt contain any amount of useful contents

The eity of Venice is a boot to send a present to the Pope, eorteistinf ef eighi remarkable fine pieces ef canntnt

GKIBKAl TAYLOR AT MW ORLEANS. Tbe Nsw Orleans papers of tb* 4th Inst, five full aeooanis of ths Civia Triumph acserded ia thst eity to ths Hsro ol Ousna Vista. Ws copy ths following from ths Commsreial Tiniest

Tax LAHDUW—A little sftsr twslvs, tbs solapaay landed in front ol tbs Pises d' Armss amid salvo of artillery, strains of patriotic music from ths bands, snd shouts of w*leoms sgsin snd sgsia reiterated, so that ths sir seemed in eoatiaual vibration with tb* echo of vocal sooad.

T*IC*MULAICB.—ThsCommittee of Arrangements, with a taste that really brought forth one burst of admiration from all who contemplated their work, had caused to b* constructed, in honor of the occasion, a Triumphal Arch in the middle of the Place d' Armes, seemingly on the model of tho*e far-famed Arches of Antiquity, the monuments of ibe glory, the taate, and the science of past age*: and of dimensions, ss we msy judge, equal lo ths eoMoisal structure of the same kind at Paris, at the

Barrier* it PBtoih,

General—In behalf of tbe citv of New Orleans, which I have the honor to represent on this occasion, it is my plessing office to welcome your hsppy return to your country snd your home and in behalf of the Municipal Councils I tender to you the hospitality of this city whilst it is your plsasure to remsin among us.

No circumstsnce could hsve filled our hesrts with more joy than we now feel in having the opportunity to express to you our grstitnde for the distinguished services you have rendered our coun try. The brillisht schievement* performed it Mexico by the fesrles* and daring band that you have led on from victory to victory, have inspired us with feelings which no language is sufftcienlly powerfuljto convey. Forsuch achievements. General, every true American heart, from one extremity to the other of this Republjc, is filled with gratituda and admiration. Wherever you direct your steps, upon sny spot where the star-spangled banner triumphantly expands its folds to the breeze, you will finds nstion's love to greet you—you will Itesr a whole people's spontaneous appplause, to extol the splendorof your deeds, which your tnodesty would in vain endeavor to weaken in your own eyes.

Again, General, I bid you a hearty welcome in the name of all the citizens of New Orlesns. Mr. Mayor—The welcome iwhich'I'meet this day from the people of New Orleans, announced by you llieir honored representative, overwhelms me with feelings which no words can express.

Yon have been pleased to quality, with terms of the highest spprobation, the service* of the srmy which I have had the honor to command in Mexico. Could those brave officers and soldiers whose gallantry achieved tho successes to which you refer be present on this occasion, snd witness the grand outpouring of gratitude which their devotion has elicited, the measure of my satisfsction would be complete. For them and for myself, I thank, from my heart, the people of New Orleans, and accept, Mr. Mayor, the ofler of tbeir boepitality.

THE TK DRUM—At the ancient Episcopal Church of St. Louis, the General was received by Bishop Blanc, at the head of his clergy, when a

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wss sung, in the usual impressive style

of religious display of Gratitude to God for signal favors received through the instrumentality oi man. The venerable ecclesiastic, at tbe termination of the solemnity, sddresseda few complimentary worda to the glorious old soldier, on ihe suspicious occasion, which elicited the usual acknowledgements. The sacred edifice was crowded almost to suffication.

Tat Psoctsstoir —Gen. Taylor lelt the Cathedral hy one of the side entrances, where his celebrated white charger stood, "caparisoned to his hsnd. He mounted smid vociferous cheers when ihe procession begsn move. A elanc* at the programme suffices to show its composition all our resident corporate bodies, the Governor of the State. Mayor Crossman, the deputations for the Municipalities, Jtc.. &c.,fell into rank, and paraded their gay uniforms and splendid badges through 11 the principal streets of the city. Every honse through the line of the procession was crowded, snd yet the streets seemed impsssible from the dense man of human beings, with which they seemed compact. The ladies waved their scarfs and handkerchiefs, gentlemen cheered, while the 0M) MAW SSAVX, bare-headed amidst a forest of nodding plumes, right and left, bent low in modest token of his sense of tbe honor done him.

Assmt. AT TST ST. CBAKLU Horn.,—At sbout four o'clock, the proeewion reached the St. Chsrles Hotel, where the hero alighted, and, accompanied by the city authorities, took post beween the columns on ihe Portico, the military givinia grand sslute, sn* the several bodies that followed. filed past, cheering him as th*y seccessively caught sight of his revered figure. He was then conducted into the interior ot that most magnificent of our peblie buildings.

TKE Dwnta.—At six nVilosk, y. w., the Corporation of the city of New Orleans gave a grand dinner to their distinguished guest, to which were invited all the most eminent ef our eitixens, for wealth, for political influence, and for individual talent. Of courss. ths PRESS, thst great morsl sngins to which we are indebted for all that regenerated society poseesees of preetons—the greet dilfnser of light, the intellectual SUN of the globs of the earth—wss not forgotten: it bad its representatives. peering with curious eye. through ihe masses. Ths visnds. with their do* seeempanb ments, the winss sad liquors, srere all that the most fast idions eould desire. The Gaest wss the observed of all observers, being seated eon spiceeus'y st a round table, at one end of tb* grand di. ning room. At tbe repast, daring which order and deenratn held sovereign sway, ths Wlowing toasts were drank

I. The President ef ths United States. MaskBail Columbia. f. Oar country—May she always bs right, but H»ht or wrong, our Country. Musis—Star Spaa gled Banner.

S. Msjor general Zacharv Teyler. Masle— Hail to ihe Chief. General Taylor made a very Beat aad approprf st* reply. 4. Tbe Arm* af tbe United Ststse Mesie— Washington^* March. 5. The Nave of tbe Waited State*. MesieYankee Doodle. ft. The Governor ef Lneislaoa. Meeie—Jaek S*n% Mtf*h«

Governor Johnson in fc* worfc iipinlsd and gevt, eery appropriately. "Tko Psspls P" ibe nares

all power ia a free saHsa

7. Msior General Ssetti Sr*sie-Gse«erSeott

t. The Hereof Contrstas Loay*aa% fafAnte saw—Gee. P**i!*r

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The Hsrees

The summit

wss crowned with an Eagle, richly gilt: in front and rear,just under theentsblsture.extending the who(* length, were the words "WKUKMK!" and. on the »t|isr parts, the nsmes of the great battles whirth Oea. Tsylor had won from the opening of the present war. The American Klag. of course, floated from the summit, a profusion ol brush, or •ver green gav* it a beautiful verdant appearance and some young pines were placed erect on the top. flanking the ever-glorious Star* and Stripes Through thecsnirsl srch, the Hero was conveyed to the Cathedral, modestly expressing his dsep sens*of the sttschment of his fellow citizens, thus so conspicuously evinced.

TUB CITV ADDRESS-—Immsdiatelr beneath the arch. Mayor Crossman. with ths other city authorities. wer* in attendsncs to receive the General and, on the appearance o( the latter, the following addreisand response were delivered:

the

Total revenus.

Deduct deficit July !, 1848,

Bmit*. Mode-Go whses

(tory waits tbes. t, Ths Msmorr af Ws^nagtea Musi*-Dead Msrehin *s!

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Revolution. Musis—

Aald Lsng Syns. 11. Ths Msmory of Gsnsral Jssksen. Mssis— MsrsslUss Hymn.

IS. The Memory of the Csllsnt OfRcsrs sad Soldiers who hsve fslisa in tbs War whb Ms*ice. Musi*-Rasslyn Csstle13. The Ladies Music—Horn*, Sweet Hems.

The msmory of the glorious desd wss, at weal, drank itanding, in solemn silenee. The last ef the regular toasts was, as' may be imagined, in these gallsnt regions, drank with enthusiasm.— Here, Gen. Tay lor, who was engaged at the Theatres, roee to depart, when Col. C. A. Labuxan. the Grand Marshal of the ceremonie*. took tbe Chair. A number of volunteer toasts followed, snd the convivality was kept up to a comperauv*ly late hour.

VISIT TO TUX TSXAT*KS —Gen. Tsylor, scsom* panied by considerable number of friends, to' eluding his stsfl*, members of the eommitts**. Its, visited successively, ihe St. Cbsrlcs, tfse American, snd the Orleans Theatres, whers hewaseO' thorisstirslly reeetvsd by crowded sadieocs— The Orchestra st each plsce of amassment ptsyed tb* national sirs. Tbe Isdiss, for hers ihry srs ia their spproprisis pises*, in point of diwefof for grace and tbe thoaasod osmelsseekerass tasMse* to beauty in full eoetvme, dispensed rbeir sppfoww without stint, o* tbe veteran rtsmpfoe ef dim* and rase.

Tgs I u.tmtiMTiev —The whole ef that ***#& fa! structure, tbs St. Chsrir* Hetfl. wss ly illomlnsiid. Eseb window wss prefitwdf

nished with lights, snd at ihe w#*», sod between two transparent shields represent)#g ffc* armorial besriags of ihs Repobtie,sasfc ssesyrief sn entire window, wssplsesd a fell length f*t' trait of ths Hsro.

Tax Fia* Woaw-~At night, in eseh sgtssn ths thrso municipalities, a grand ezbilMtiea ef Ant works took placs, which sttrseted hoess nd* ef our fellow citisens ol both sexes, sflording so apt conclusion to most brilliant day, sash sss free people, proud in ths consciousness of its sovereignty, is ever happy to accord to a Public Benefactor.

THE ANNUAL TREASURY REPORT The Secretary of the Treasury transmitted to Congress his Annual Report on Thuraday. It is very long document—too long for our space. A transcript of the Secretary's Financial atatements and estimates is annexed

The Receipta and Expenditnrea for the fiscal v*ar ending on the 30th June, 1847. were— From custbms. $23,747,864 From pnhlic Isnds. 8,498.3.15 SO From miscellsneous sources, 100,570 51 From avails of Treasury notes snd loans, 25.679,199 45

Total receipts. #52,025,989 82 Add balance in Tressnry July 1, 1846, 9,126,439 08

Total means, $61,152,428 90 The expenditures during tbe same period were 59.451.177 65

Leaving balance in Trsssury July 1,1*47, ... ft .tot .251 25

Tbe estimsted receipt and expenditures for tbe fiscal yesr ending 30th June, 1848, are— RECEIPTS. Vix: From customs, let quarter, by ae*. tual returns. §11,106,257 41 From customs, 2d. 3d snd 4th quarters, ss estimated, 19.893.742 59

From sales of public lands. From miscellaneoua sources.

Add helaacs in

931.000 000 00 3,500.000 00 400,000 00

$24,900.000 00

From avails of Treasury notes snd loans, 6.285.594 55

$41,185 294 55

Tresrary July 1,

1847, 1,701,2*1 25

Total means, a* estimated, $42,886.545 80

EXPENDITURES. V«:

Tbs aetual expenditnrea for 1st quarter ending September 30. 1847. were $16,469,194 60 The estihnaied expenditures for tbe public service dnriog ibe other three quarter*, from October 1, 1847. te June 30,1M8, ara— Civil list, foreign in* tercourse, and miscellaneous. $5,486,180 49 Army proper, including volunteer*. 419.080,865 68 Fortifications, ordnance, arming militia,&e-, 2.036.446 50 Indian department, 1.780,660 26 Pensions, 1.063.513 66 Naval establishment 10,241,073 47 Interest on public debt and Treasury notes, 2,250.577 18 Tressnrv notes outstanding and payable when presented, 267,139 31 42.146,465 38

$58,615,660 07

Excess of expend iteres over means __ July 1,1848, $15.729.114 27

The estimated

Keeeipt*,

Mean* and Expendi

tures tor the fiscal veer commencing July 1,1848, and ending Jun* 30,1849, are— From customs. $35,000,000 00 From sales «f public lands, SrOOO 000 00 From misosllaaeous souross, 100,000 00

Means available for service of fiscal

year

$32 100,000 00 15.729.114 27

ending June 30, 1849, $19.370.885 73

The fixpeadilsres during the same period, as estimated hr the several Departmenta of State. Treaaory, War, Navy, and Postmaster General, are— The balance of former appropriations wtsich will be required to he expended in this yesr. Permanent and ia» definite

$1,475,210 77

spprepri*

at inns.

4,587.577 82

Specific approbations asked far this year.

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Civil liat.forsign intercourse & mieeetlaneona, $4,$tl,0$l Army proper. ameers, snd *!ilitsnr Academy, Jf,007,02a Fortifications, ordnance, arming militis.Ac, J? Pensions 318 84 lndiarTdepartment, 9* 401 81 Naval establishment 10,105,558 58 Interest on puhlie, debt and Trsssa-

$55,£44,941 72

nets*, 2.433.402

#55.644.041 71

Deduct mean* remaining applieshi* »o servic* ol fiscal year ending Jan* 3®, 1849,

Wmo

NATIONAL

!9Jf0J83 fl

Exress of sxnenditarss evsr tnesas Jaly 1,1040, $30,274,055 09

CottvKKrtow.—Not

withstanding our predilections io favor of the hero of the Rio Gramfr, as the most avail*hie candidate fo be supported at the approaehing Presidential election for the first office within the gift of a free people, we are neverthelesa disposed, for the sake of "onion and hermony" io the Whig ranks, to forego all personal considerations and eehmit to the wishes of a majority of our fellow-eititenaofthe Whig parte proper. We am constrained to yield our oh jection* in favor of the eall of a Whig national convention, which te heing advocated hy overt prominent Whig journal throng hoot the Union,—New Albanm (la.) Bulletin.

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Ctrrtfpondtnn ef tk* MaUimm Amtritm. WAnmimtm, \U1, The Hall of the tlmm §f livee was user! for nnether ffc*0 wmkiflg day purpose* yesterdey. ftsbrtf* fftytoy of New York. preeeM mrmn ppm the invitation of John Quincy Adorn*, severe! of the most t)i»ijnguiehei^me**Wrp of the Mouse. The aeifienco was nemer* oasly large—more so, with one exception, then any I remember to htfve sdfco at ffar ctrpitol. The sermon iss* in excellent taste, and open the subject ef the social, political and religioo* impeeveitient ef menkmd, and the great goetf conferred^ upon the hitmen family in toee particulars hy the dootrinee end emmple of ibe Sevioor, It is nearly a score of years einee a GsffcoKe prelate has preached in the (fell of the flottee, sod none sfnctrrho tt*e, Che*. CsMmamitm Pm, now of Near York, wee

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*kk fmti&i m&mi Mr, %«^e liead«ffUeiudioery roofer Itooof U|KMi the plsce. It em owet k»porl«nt Committer id ike Mf, e«d ev^ry day growing more a a* ao*e mpomm from the smooni of legaf itueifieeg accumulating in the coootry.

Truman Smith at the bead of the committee otf Foreign Affairs, is an excellent appointment. He is an old member, nnd one of he moat s'.erling of ihe House. Mr. Schenck, of Ohio, at the head of the Committee on Roads nnd CnnaIs. Mr.Thompson, of In., over ihe Committee on Contested Election* Mr. Caleb B. Smith, Chairman of ihe Territorial Committeo, and Mr. Botts, nt ihe hend of the Military Committee, are all excellent appointments.

So also is thnt of Mr. King, of Geo, at the hend nf ihe Navnl Committee, in which, ns a subordinate officer, he hns done good service.' Mr. Hunt, of N. Y., Chairman of the Committee on Commerce, hn* been for several years member of the House, and is ably sustained by his fellow members.

Upon the whole, with so mnny new members, more ihnnone hnlf of the wholo number, and all these, except by reputation, strangers lo Mr. Winthrop, the Spen. ker, he hns done well nnd n(forded a high degree of satisfaction to those who have placed him where he is.

The announcement of the death of the late Sennior Huntington, of Conn., en able mnn. nn excellent Senator, and a good citizen, by hi* former colleague, Mr* Rockwell, closed ihe services of the day in the House. Now comes the hustle of organization by Committees, and of a better personal acquaintance among mem. ber*.

The Senale have progressed only to ihe eleciioo of Chairmen of Committees with an incidental order to incr^sc tbe number on the Naval Committee to seven members. The old officers of the body are all re-elected, as was expected, nnd this will keep all quiet in the subordinate place*.

The Rev. Mr. Slicer wns made Chnplain of tbe Seoate, for the fifth time, I believe.

MK. CLAY—TI1B PRESIDENCY.

One of tho clearest proofs of the deepsen ted esteem and reverence and affection which the people of the United Slates en* tertain towards Henry Clay, is the outburst of enthusiastic expression which etsry where follow* the publication of hi* Lexington resolutions. The sound of his mnnlv voice,ns echoed by the press, in the sentiment of those resolves, thrills upon the Pntriotic Heart like the stirriag peal of a trumpet. So rnpid and overwhelming have been ihe at rides of Executive encronchrnen', since Mr. Polk assumed tho chair nf Slate—so cringing, nbject and apnniel-like, have becomo the nspiranlt after the Presidential favor—and ao numerous, too. by the extensive multiplication of places of profit—thnt citizens who yet stood upright in republican propriety, and still claimed lhat our government was one of constitutional law, nnd not of One* Man's will, had become almost weary, in ihe work of beating upon the "dull cold ear" of mercenary indtfTerenco, the pra« cious truths so necessary to the existence of republican life. Mr. Clsv hns spoken st the right time! Henry Clay, in the retirement of Ashland, ia greater, in moral power—in (he influnnro which wields masse* and shapes legists-^ lion— thsn the Orowned potentate of no empire. No earthly elevation could increaae that power, or add to the value of that influence.

We ehalt not he *urprised. if the resolution* promulgated at Lexington should operate to produce an honorable peace ith Mexico. It will he incumbent on Congress, in order lo *niisfv ^Ihe public demand, to define clearly ihe objects of War, and teach the President his responsibility to the law-making [and peace ma* king, too,] arm of ihe Government. Wo he to him if he delay lo bow to the voice of Ongresaf We know there are those who would sustain a corrupt and pamperingExecutive in anv act of rebellion antf usurpation he might dare to commit, hut James ST. Polk is not the man to maR* the attempt on a large'acale. Tho blood of Ezekiel cannot be tempted to an overt course of wilfel treason. We aceord him thia negative virtue, at leastf Stilt, the great majority are honest and need only to be reminded of their rights, an} the relative duties of the servants tfcay havo ehosen, in order to exercise the one, end correct the other.

Bur—the Lexington resolutions, as wi*e« cogent and well timed as rhev are—form but single chapter In .Vfr. Clay** public hi*tory. Though I hey mar deepen tho debt of the country toward* her honored citigee. they are but a *malt item of that debt of which the larger portion by far, accrued before the late Presidential Section. Falsehood, fraud and folly defeated the patriotic wiah in 1844, and Ihe seme malign iefluencea would again be brought to bear agaioal the great Ke»t«ck«

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