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MACON GEORGIA fELEGRAFU
U. 8. CONGRESS.
Co'rtsp misses of the Charleston Courier
> WASHINGTON Jan. 31. |
The bill to prohibit tha sale* of public land*, except
toj 'oti -itti-sHwu tluu takeu up, nud die pending
motiu > to «trixe out tli > pre-emption clause or section,
Mr. Xing. of G*. inide a very cogent speech the bill,
altogether,.which he d.-siguited as a bill to perpetuate
n systo.it of periidy aaJ fraud, tie estimated the don
ations to the new states in lands lobe about 150 mil
lions of dollars; anJ contrasted the unprecedented
growth of iho ne w states, in consequence of the boun
ty of the tjovarmnont, with the melancholy and pre
mature oid #*• and decay <>f some of the ofd states.—
He s lid that if he was sent here to plunder Georgia,
he should vote for this bill, but being here to protect
her, ho must vote against it Mr. King went into n
aeries of arguments to shew to ivlnt causes the increne
of the currency and die accumulation of specie in tlin
country wero attributable. Causes which could not
occur again. He anticipated the-raost advantageous
results to speculators from the passage of the bill. It
would cause a rise in the lands in the hands of specula,
tors, of300 per cent in the course of twenty-four hours.
King continued to speak in a strain of sarcasm until
3 o'clock, when he concluded with a declaration that
lie should vote for striking out the clause, and for stri
king out every part and parcel of the bill, which would
only benefit those who could stretch their consciences
to the utmost extent. Mr. Bayard then rose, and fol
lowed Mr.,King, but had not proceeded far when this
letter was closed.
In the house, Mr. Bell has been speaking on the
subject of the bill to secure the freedom of election,
having had the fioour in his possession between two
and three hours.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.
The statements which have been sent abroad, and
which continue to be circulated, pretending to give oc-
urate accounts of what passes i:i the Committee of the
House,appointed,on motion ofMr. Garland, to in
vestigate the condition, ifcc. of the ^executive De
partments, ore to be received with caution and suspi
cion. flow they get abroad, is a iny itery. The
Clerk of the Commitee was sworn, on taking the
office, to keep the proceedings profoundly secret.—
Falsehood runs so fist, that the laggar * steps of truth
can seldom over take it. The first impression which
is made upon the public mind, whatever, is charac
ter, is seldom eradicated by any which can afterwards
b; stamped there. The first aeoouut. published thro’
these anonymous chntriels, of ths (ractmmit of Mr,
Whitney, is not borne out by facts. The universal be
lief here, is that .Mr. Whitney was most unjustifiably
aud o itragsmuly treated by Mr. Peyton, who t ook
advantage of tha p hi tin a in which Mr. Whitney was
Iticed—Jil’ihlu to defend hilllsclf—to assail him in
iguago such as is seldom used, even in our street
twls.’aud such ns never shoulj be tolerated in a ju-
• ilniiomMr T.i > Cam niltfif*. sittimr in iu Jci.tl
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dio.d amm’ily. Tac Committee, sitting in a judicial
character, ought to preserve decorum, and evince a
proper regard to its own dignity.' It ought to protect
tha individual under examination, and it ought to
punish these who lay before the public garbled state
ments of its secret procediugs. Failing to do this, it
fails to do its duty. Such conduct as that exhibited by
.Mr. Peyton towards Mr. Whitney, would discredit any
cause, however good. «n which the judge if the aggres
sor, any serve any cause, however laid, in which the
criminal is the aggrieved. Mr. Whitney has gained
more by the improper treatment he has received from
a member of the Committee, thun he is likely to lose
by any disclosures which are likely to be in de con
cerning hi* connexion with the Treasury Depart
ment.
A little discussion took place in the Senate, on a
resolution, laid, on the tabic some days since, by Mr.
Nicholas, calling for information ns to nny frauds alle
ged to have been committed in the State of I,ouisina;
which was finally amended, on motion of Mr. Clay,
so as in extend it to all other States. The land bill was
then taken up, with a determination to push it to its
third reading to-adv. Wipe or two amendments of m n-
or mipoorUnee were introduced. Mr. Brown then
moved an amendment in the 4th section, so as to ren
tier it imperative, that a settler, to obtain the right of
pre-emption, must have been an actually occupant
for siz mouths, at the time of offering his proof. Mr.
Brown moved to striitc out these words, “to. six mon
ths; which, it was contended by Mr Walker, threw
the time required suit furtberbarkbv six months, than
the first day of-).-:cnibeij and he declared that if
these words We.-e left in the bill, he would abandon it
altogether—a consequence that Mr. Clay said lie could
uot regard in the light of a calamity, for ho would be
glad to see the gentlemen voting.against all and every
part of the bill. Thin e was considerable discussion on
this motion of Mr. Brown, which was going on when
it beeitno necessary to close this letter. Shoud a vote
be taken before ( am compelled to send it off, I will
re-op vi it for the purpose of communicating to you
the result; which, in one contingency, is to defeat the
bill.
In the House, there has been a continuance of the
discussion on Mr. Bell’s proposition for leave to in
troduce a bill to secure the freedom of elections; and
subsequently resumed the consideration of the ap-
proprintiinbill, in which some progress was made
yesterday.
Correspondence of the Southern Patriot.
VI Ae>»ll,\UTON, Jau. 30.
SENATE
REDUCTION Ot THE REVENUE.
Mr. Wtight reported on Friday last, us I have
already informed you, a Bill from the Commit
tee on Fittaiice to effect this object, which was
unaccompanied by 3uy written report. Among
the duties proposed to be repealed was the duty
ou "Salt" which amounts to half u million; a re
duetion of the duty on all Wiues to one
half; ou (Spirits from “Grain” is not touched.)
Also the duty on Coal is to be repealed. Mr.
W. expressed his wish that gentlemen interested
in the Compromise Act could see. as he did. that
it w as their iuterests to couseut to a modification
of that act, wnich should make the reduction of
tiie revenue gradual and uuiforni from the pte-
sent petiod to the year 1842. a little more rapid
from this to '41, and much, less precipitous and
shucking to those iuterests from '41 to '42. This
Bill propused to reduce a fraction over $2,400,-
OUO from au after 30th June uext; the Bill in the
House ou tho contrary, proposed to reduce about
$7,000,000 at three slated periods, the first of
which was 30th of .Sept next.
Mr. Clay complained that the gentleman from
N. V- hadjiut thought proper to accompany the
Bill with a report. Mr. C. stated. Coal, Salt
aud Lignors, the duty upon w hich it was propo
sed to "repeal were all covered by the Comprom
ise Act of 1888. and nuy attack on them would
he viewed as n violation of the solemn pledge
contained in that act. If (said Mr. C. you once
commence on those you will uot stop till yon get
to the great articles of Cottons aud Woclb-us.—
You have the power iu this nud the other House,
aud therefore may disturb the peace of the coun
try by re-opening all those wound which have
been healed by the Compromise Act. hut you
sh ill nut do it wi ll my consent, and without tuy
consent, and without my solemn protest against
it. Tho Bill was read a Gr-t time and ordered
to a sccoud reading, aud 1000 e^tra copies of the
statement were ordered m be primed.
Mr. Benton, on Saturday Afternoon last, offer
ed the following resolution, which was tumni
to
Resolved. That the Senate cordially reeipro
cate the sentiments of personal kiuduess ,-xpres
sed by Mr. Van; Buret), V. 1*. of the United S
towards the memebers of tins body upon takiu;,
Jeavc ot them, aud that the thanks of the Senate
be presented to bira, iu testimony of :he impar
tiaiiiy, dignity and ability, with tvbiJi he has
I > re-id ed over their deliberations; aed of their
not change the result, the Committee only re- I dians and their families were in the cove, and had not
port that the Senate shall attend iu the House been removed during the war: they had planted their
Wednesday next, towUo*. the counting of cjopswkieh bid is,r to
the votes, recommending that a' permnneut
provision be made concerning improper votes
Tile question being ou the adoption-
Mr. Clay said the Committee were o f opinion
entire npprobuliou of his conduct in the discharge
of the arduous and important duties assigned him
as President of the Senate.
WASHINGTON, Feb. I.
Since the fracas between Bell and Jnrris in the
House, and that between Peyton and Whitney out of
it, of which I suppose your Correspondent apprised
you, au<! therefore I need nut, we lave been quiet very
quiet. '1 be thunder gust cleans the murkiest atmos
phere. Such is the result of simile scenes, in the po!
laical.
Tlie Old Chief has taken bis ground against the
power or right of the Select Committee to iuterro-
gate.
Mr. Forsyth has also, with tho other Cabinet Minis
ters generally, done the same. They all take particu
lar exception to the terms in which they have been cal-'
led upou to answer—“that they are directed $fc.," claim
ing that tha President alone lias a power of that char
acter. Mr. F. states “he does not consider the call
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2,
The Investigating Committee of the House of Rep
resentatives, has summoned eariv a!: the Government
Clerks, to giva testimony before it. Out of the mouths
of so many witnesses, it is strange if something shall
not he drawn forth. If there has been a stool broken
ora book out of its place; a gl.u of liquor lias ever ex
hibits I its unhallowed levity in thb Executive offices,
or an accent of disappointment or chagrin ever found
its w.av oat of them; if a figure has been erratic, or an
error has been countenanced; if a carpet has not befen
dusted, or cobweb escaped proscription; out it must
all eome; and with .all this mass of ingredient poured
into the political cauldron, and urged into efferves
cence bv the beat of party, what a singular, what a con
demnatory report, may not b: expected 1 Xonsverrons,
as soin.t of our editors say. Time, the great midwife
of events, will bring the offspring forth in due season,
healthy or sikly, sound or rickctty, as the bantling may
prove.
Another Committee of the House is also sending out
its stt-.n'jaoiHos.aqJ sub[Ki):ms, with great liberality—
I mean, the Committee on the Judiciary, entrusted
with the power to send lor persons and papers, for
the purpose of making a through investigation into
tlie serious charges preferred by some of the members
•font Bar, against Judge Tbrnston. I understand,
that tiie*whole cf the Barofihe District will be brought
j-> tile bar of tilts Committee, to testify acoerding to
their-own knowledge, as to die general demeanor of
the Judge: and probably, os to his particular conduct
on thm occasion, when he is said to have forgotten his
judicial, di^n'ty A to have descended from the bench
from his moral -lotion, at the same time. I cannot but
hope, that the Committee may discover, in the gener-
MvM^Ktsfbii cbvutsr.ud the usual comity
a:id co i.-tvM/ with which he assists the younger mcm-
-VrJ i.fthe prof - . ion, to extricate themselves from the
autkaersasnteat incident to a tyro, a sufficient offset
to occasional outbreaks of an infirmity, which is ra-
tb r toJSc attributed to disease, than a wilful dispo-
#>■» /
The House has been making progress to-day, on the
-Appropriation Bills.
iu :)><. Senate there was presented bv Mr. Clar.n
wwmosisl, Sifvljr written, on a large sheet of parch
ment, art J sig:u.! by the principal Irving authors of
-Great 3r;tiin. (among them Thomas .Moore.) praying
♦•r th interfere.:*’- of if on - r< : ■ if tin :n from
mnjtilawd»and inaccurate re-prints of their works, in
tbig country. by passing a law, granting a gcneral.co-
pyrigbuto these writers. Mr. Clay was of the opinion
that a reciprocal law of copyright, between the United
Stales and foreign notions, would bo valdhble, and
moved to refer thu :n ’.maria] to this Committee on the
Judicary. Mr. Preston suggested, that although our
«tvn authors had a deep interests iu the success of this
memorial, which would prevent IJiskselle.v from pub
lishing foreign works, aritJuut reswrrrng the expense
of a oopyright, tha Booksellers themsel set b 11 against
i an mam irixlUu. Mr. Gr-auJv, with a favorable lean
ing towards die petitim-trs, wished it be referred to a
select Committee. Mr. Clay withdrew his orgina!
nv>tion,-iTvl th- memorial was referred to the following
C tm-nutaai—M -nr,-. Clay, Preston, Buchanan, Web -
st-.-r and Esrtng, of Ohm.
Ltut 3ifl —The Cthd 3II win tliep taken up, and
an vnknlai-'.rt nrojttwJ by Mr.Moors, introducing
Me^ratlu n prime; d*. wasig-im,(for the thud Gate,)
1 hy a vTi- rifar.r. 17| no:* 23. Asecond >
n- 1 by him,, was rejected. *vrs J£»,
( A -' ;sed an amendment, which intro-
. > gr. Inf ! '■*.’li .vf prices,fpr the public lands,
at i - rv .‘.yfivc gents 4>ur Mre»nnd gives to rite
«ta. n the pc v ir ;,i ttt tho l .n : o.'tbe Unit'd Sixes,
•* *Ooa ai sold „> iT.ilividoals. I utroducing his amend-
tnenhhc took opportunv, -.f paying i ru nidi.r.. it to
tlicsi-tilen.to a hom he ccnmiflrvd rhe term .piatters”
. x. i.ot vary properly applied. They are g-n.’rally
boiient .uni mduHtrions, and liuod with an economy
tvbidi ensoKiil tli«|n4oeavc nearly en-, i;h, in a abort
tnno, to bay the lan<l< Mr. White's arc-.. I i- -it bad
»ol been acted . u> when thisletter was closed.
made on him, as an ordinary call by Congress, if he
so deemed it, he would, answer it with cheerfulness,
as he has other calls by them.
Mr. F. however, transmitted some tabular statements
of eerMin expenditures called for, which being of an
ordinary nature and within tbecompetency of the Com
mittee, he has no hesitation to furnish; and he re
fers them for answers to other queries put to him, to
sundry reports presented by him, in answer to calls of
the House, and which arc among their records.
Subpoeias innumerable almost have been issued;
Mr. Duane is here, and will be examined forthwith
The opposition members count muck on his disci.mres;
also, on those of Judge White, whose name with that'
of other persons was handed in by the friends of the
Administration.
The Judge appeared, and admitted that' much con
fidential communication had passed between him and
the President, that he considered it of a confidential
character, which lie would be unwilling to violate un
less compelled by the highest of all obligations. lie
said he was informed, that he was called before them at
Gttnl. J’s instance, and if so, he felt himself released
from former confidential obligations, and he then was
ready to tell tlie whole truth. - At the next meeting,
this morning, he W8s asked “if he knew of his own
knowledge, of any act of corruption, or in violation of
their olficial duty, to have been committed by any one
of the Departments of the Government.” The ques
tion was in writing, and I give you tlie substance.—
The Judge declined to answer orally, and availed him-
sclfof the option given him by tlie Cormn-ttee to an
swer, as it was put—in writing.
Was.-iixgtov, Feb. 3.
Press of business has hitherto prevented any pro
position being made to Congresson the subject of Tex
as, and for which, Mr. Waddy Thompson expressed
to the House of Representatives his anixety for the
two previous days to reach.
The President’s last communication not having yet
been referred, and the motion pending thereon, allow
ing full opportunity for free discussion.
The late charge, Mr. Ellis has arrived.
A second communication to Congress, from the
President, is expected any mav.be transmitted on die
Mexican affairs, even before the former one if dispo
sed of. I
Mr. FJlis beiug on the spot, light is not wantcJ at
all events, to guide their action, although there is now
a general impression, that the President will wait the
result of Santa Anna’s reception at home, in tlie.hope,
that by his indiicnce recognition of independence will
b e arcecdedtii by the parent State. I tenture to prophe
cy,—that this a tuin hope, however desii able it may be
to all concerned.
Those engaged in trade to the Pacific,—-the whaling
interest is now an important one,—may be as nred,
that a rupture is notapprehended by this Government
in any case, nny just cause, for excitement on the part
of Mexico, having ceased by tlie withdrawal of the U.
3. Army from tlie debaieablr or natural ground.
I stated I believe, that Mr. ex-Secretiry Dnanc had
been called before tlie Select Committee on the Whit
ney affair; he was interrogated yesterday, as to know!
edge of the time, dee., at which, Whitney applied to
him, and generally, for such information as be was ii|
possession of. ’ ‘
Air. D. tendered a written reply, accompanied by
the original letter from W\, with a copy of bis answer
thereto, bearing date, lath and J6 June, Id33. Mr.
Whitney in substauce, “alludes to tin: removal of the
Deposites as a matter tie* settled; and asks ui advance
the appointment of Agent for the Treasury, in conduc
ting its operations with the State Banks, to be chosen
to act, in the event of the U. S. Bank being discarded ;
that the President would be pleased at his being se
lected. Air. Kendall was favorable, and that Mr. Tan
ey (then Attorney General, had intimated he had no
doubt he (Whitney) wnutd be chosen, Sue." The re
ply of Mr. Dunne to this is brief.—"arknotrltilges the
recipt of application, and takes /care to 'decline expres
sing any opinion thereon.". Mr. D., continued bis re
ply lo.tlie Committee, with a somewhat !ong statement
of matters connected with the removal oi the Depo
sits, and with which the public, as personal between
him and the President, are already familiar.- After
which, as is usual in such cages for the witness, he
withdrew.
Objection was made, and finally, the CoinmUtee dee
med the greater part of the reply irrelevant to their ques
tion, by a rote oj 5 to 4.
fin motion of Mr. Gillet, it was ordered to be retur
ned, and Air. D, was called in and so informed. He
remarked, that lie would take it home for further con-
udaration, and that, having regarded to his own char
acter, if he could make it more brief hu would do so,
but, in any point where his honor w.ta at stake, he
would submit to all the consequences, rather than re
turn an imperfect or mutilated answer. He thereu
pon retired.
So much for the proceedings of Garland's Commit
ter, the interest in which is now revived.
I give you full scope for commentary.
that the resiguattoti of the elector of his office uo
der the United States # after his election, would
not qualify him. But as tlie resuli could not be
changed nt this Uiiih, the Committee would
port hereafter as to some provision to prevent
officers from votiog hereafter.
Air. Wehstet, asked if there was any disquali
fied Elector iu .Massachusetts.
Mr. Clay replied iu tlie negative
Mr. Grundy stated that there was no evidence
of uuy. He confirmed what had lieeu said by
.Mr. Clay that uo officer of the U. S. could re
reive the appuititinout of elector. Such was the
opinion of the Committee.
Mr. Norvell asked the question to be taken se;
partely on tho resolution devising the mode of
rountiug the votes of .Michigan, against tho mode
d“viaed. iu which he o" tho part of the people of
Atii-Jiigau, entered hissoleinii protest. He asked
the yeas and nays ou the second resolution, in or
der that the Seuaiors Irotn .Michigan might re
cord their mimes.
The first resolution was adopted, aqd the yeas
aud uaya Were ordered ou the second tesulu
tiou.
' Mr. 1 Grundy asked the Senate to reflect ou the
danger which might accrue from a difference bet-
weep the Houses during :he counting of the votes.
The Senate would have to retire, and if the liouse
should not again send for tlto Senate, who would
he tile President nud Vice President Heaven ou
ly could tell.
Mr. Norvell and Mr. Clay made a few remark*
iu addition, and Air. Calhoun then asserted the
right of the Michigan Electors to he as perfect to
vote, as the right of her Seuator* to u seat on. this
floor,
Mr. Lyon expressed Itis desire to enter his
naino as protesting against the right «f Congress
to put the vote ol .Michigan in a doubtful position
nud asked what the cb.iirroaii of the committee
would do if tlie vote of Michigan should change
the result.
Mr. Grundy said it was a case which tlierau-
lion of our ancestors had uot provided for. The
wisdom of the day must- provide for the case of
adifferenre when it should occur.
military Cuvrt.
Orncr ojf tub Patiuot, )
BALTIAIORE, Feb. 3,-12 M. >
MILITARY COURT.
Frederick, (Aid.) February 3,1837.
Present—Alujoi Geu. A. Macons, president.
S&SiteT’ }-*—■!*
Capt. S. Coorsn, Judge Advocate.
Continuation of Proceedings in relation to the fail
ure of the Seminole and Creek Campaigns, conducted
by Generals Gaines.anil Scott. ,
Colonel David E. Twiggs, commanding the ‘2nd
Dragoons, whose eminent station as a loader of the
“Light Brigade” during the campaign of Gen. Gaines
in Florida, appeared and after a few appropriate
remarks by tlie General, was sworn and iuterroga-
never h:ul a doubt but the Indians were m. the cove
and continued there until Gen Call’s battle.
Captain Drane stated that after the return of Gen.
Gaines’ command from Camp Izard, the troops were
encamped at different points, over an extent of country
of several miles, and small parties, of two three and
ARRIVAL OF GEN. CLINCH
This distinguished and beloved officer arrived
here this morning hy the Kail Road, from Char
lestou, and was received with all ihe marks of re
spect due to one who onjoys so large a sh tre o
tho confident and affection of the people of this
city, aud we may add,of this Slate. Ihe two
Volunteer Companies the Richmond Bluse, aud
four were daily passing from, one camp to another I Augusta Guards, pnraded earlj this mouung,
,withou] being attacked, The Indians were not ignor- and marched over to Hamburg, where they re
ant ofihe situation ofthesc detachments, as f f'-equent- j ceived the Geuercl, and escatfed him to his loti-
ly saw inockasiu tracks while passing alone from the , j D „ s al ||j e Plauter’s Hotel. A large number of
Oakland* to Fort Drane—dndeed they were seen j gentlemen on horseback also joined in tbe escort
every direction. - {A .. I among whom was the Alavor of the city, and the
General Games thenusked Captain Drane tftdteln- «. appoialed at u j e mee nting last cveu-
dians could expectany thing else but a spirit ot exter- . fr_ ... ,. . „ c
ruination, from the message sent with Primus [r. block *ng to leuder him a public dinner- A number of
interpreter] into tlie nation by Gen. Scott ? General guns were fired, on both sides ol the river in
Gaines again addressed the court He said it was bis addition to the salutes of the Volunteer Com-
intention to prove to the satisfaction of every intelli- panics. The respect paid to Gen Cliitch would
gent man in ffie country that, notwithstanding the la- t )f) „t>own but to fow meu living for he seems to
boQred efforts of General Scott to tlie contrary, be, I (j e a favorite with every body, aud the voluntebrs
himself, believed in the sincerity of the Indians msue- who weut from , his ci . y of F] orida a n look npon
mg for peace; he must either acknowledge this, or he .. . father
stand* before his country as a reckles commander, who ,, i
wantonly exposed a few men in charge of public pro- 1 he C ommittee have waited on the G ; er. ,
pertyto the mercy of the Indian—therefore an unfit and tendered him a public Dinner, in compliance
guardian for either. I have aduccd strong evidence with the resolution of the ineetiug last evening
to this court that while at Cqmp Izard and for some which he has accepted aud named Friday eve-
time after—until General Scott had promulgated his n ; U g as t jj 0 time. Sentinely
determination to disregard any arrangement I had L
made with the Indians, and he would carry on a war DINNER TO GEN. CLINCH,
of extermination—every officer of my command had In pur3Uall c a 0 f previous arrangement, about 200
entire confidence in the Indian s professions. , c ? er ' I guests sat down to a sumptuous dinner at the Eagle
al Scott says he could not find the enemy, and why ? phpenix, at 6 o’clock. Every thing was in raagni-
bccause he did not look for them! He marched with ficent pro f U!S ion and displayed in Mr. Batty’s best style,
his splendid retinue ftom Fort Drane to Tampa a,nd I j, ldee( £ gj anc j n g a ; the decorations, with the festoon,
back again—achieving nothing.
* “The king of France
Whhforty thousand men,
■Marched up the hill
And then marched down again.”
He then vented his malice in, an official communiga-1 (we over the hcads ofdl0;le wha Jiad honne them al-
tiou to the War Department which was published- oft ^ wilJs and b lin nocka „f Florida. A bheer-
oye sir pushed /-that my movement had driven the fl| , hafm preva ded the compauy, and youth, man-
Indians a.way from the cove. I have already clearly , WQ ^ and oW wi|Jl one COIlse ut, joiccd in honor-
shpwi^to Umj courtUy several witnesses that the Indi- j the friend of their brothers and sons in scenes of
ans were in the core at tlie very period that General d ' ^, d of death .
Scott made this misrepresentation, and had he pur- T , ie M gamueI HnJe E pres ided, assisted
sued my very simple plan of operations, viz to find the b G(Jn ^ alkp Judge Holt, Judge Wilde, and Au-
tnemy, tee must search for hut,, be would have found drew ^ E 0 n the delivery of the 2d toast, Gen
them, and been spared ffic mortifying reflection of ma- CUnch whea t | ie pro longed cheering had ceased, rose
king a forced march to Tampa for hard bread and ba- t0 addresg the C0 ^ plny D . but his feelings renderred
. him very short,, being, evid in.ly, deeply effected by
5* ^ ^ I tili.rtrliiluhnn ntlrinit .r•>r. 1 .n-iMllnUT!-nt.4 1IITI.
of evergreens, betokening the perpetual greeness ol
the laurels which were beneath them, no one could
doubt that the fingers of Beaty had been busy in tlie
arrangements. The flags of the Blues and Hussars,
and the Witblacoachee Banner were in graceful
The court adjourned until to morrow morning,
"l 11 be r t e "5f a v l . in °t?u iTo-wt Onhrter* I concluding, he toasted the Blues and Huzzars, a
Col Twiggs return to-day to his Head Quarters | fl> i n.* r-„„
at Washington. The new and splen did uniform worn
bv the gallant Colonel excited universal admiration, i THE LOST NOTES
He is certainly one of tlie best officers in the ser-1 We understaud> that abolIt §39,060 of the Bank
tliis exhibition of kind regara manifested towards him.
In concluding, he toasted the Blues
midst thundering applause—Geo. Cou,
Captain C. Al. Thruston arrived here this evening, 1 werc fonnd on FMay in AIanc , iest e r , f„ a lot near Per-
and will also be tnterognted ou the part of Gen. Games kjlj , g and were deli / ered t0 tlie Bahks on Saturday.
lO 'rl. 0rr ?» V ’ e V . Tmii.tu _ f About §27,000 belonged to the Bank of Virginia, and
The Deputation of Fox Indian. have «rri'ed at ^ regid:|e to tfae F | rlner8 . Bank . The not es were
Talbott’s .11 tins city, on then- way to Washing- d II)Bdd/> nnd 9cemed to have been thrown forth
ton ’ 1 » j 4 . 4 t • to all the winds of heaven. The" notes of the two
S3!,’“ I->«» <*,-
sion of a distinguished gcnllemmi (M. Mc P.) It will CTOclitl p s _ 0 f this same son, w ho is now up
be the largest party ever assemWed in Afl f Congress, Cpk Crockett used frequently to speak
he members ot tbe cougtaud tlie other officers will be ht Washington. “ They may la ugh at my ignorance',’’
tnere. . he would observe, “ as much as ffiey please. I have
,, r- , ... never studied further than b-a-k-e-r, but I bare a son
rp, c „ b Tat ?. f reuertek tie let. , that is college lamt', and he will some of these days
The following lines were suggested upon henring , , =• ’ „ J
the closing remarks of Maj. Gem Scott, when making ! ’ how ‘ bem a U,, °S or two '
dieSnTri!^ 0 " 1,10 M,litarj Co,,r ‘ of I MAIL DEPREDATOR CONVICTED AND
notes cut off in a trunk from the Lynchburg stage,
vhen the Indians hailed our Camp on tbe night
of the 3th of .March I did not believe they were sin*
cere in tLeir professions, nor did I believe they intern
ted to come in. 1 told tlie General uext morning that
when he could show me men coming front the moon,
I would have fiiith in the sincerity of tlie Indians.—
While conversing with the General, the Indians were
espied en» rging fi 0111 tlie right aud left hammocks in
the rear ot ns. Shortly after 2 or 3 advanced with a
flag. When I saw them conversing, with adjutant
Barrow, my opinion was thoroughly changed, and 1
firmly believed them sincere and honest in their inten
tions to cease hostilities. 1 have reflected much upon
the subject, aud car discover uo motive for their feig
ning sincerity. My opinion is based upon these facts,
wliieh to my knowledge, occurred in.ffie upper Sem
inole nation prior to tup present war. After the first
Indian rameir at Hickory ground in 1813, no hostile
act was committed for several years- Another rase
happened in the Seminole campaign of Gen. Jackson
in 1819; no demonstration of a hostile character was
made after tlie first proposition for peace. Colonel
Daly of Jacksonville, who is intimately acquainted with
the character of the Seminoles, and to whom I detail
ed tlie circumstances, was so impressed with their sin
cerity that he recommended the people! to return to
their plant iton-*. Not an officer in die “Light Brigade”
expressed any doubt cf the sincerity of the Indians.”
The gallant Colonelsaid In heard Geu. Clinch declare
that ffie movement of General Gaines had not tlie least
influence upou that of Gen. Scott. Gen. Clinch re
gretted much that lie did not inform the court that the
wa:<ui train at Fort Drane had sufficient time to go to
Black Creek or I’irolata lor provisions, and return in
time to enable General Scott to be In position agreea
bly to the plan of operations specified in his older..
"Gen- Gaines expressed much disappointment that
Gen. Scott was not present to cross examine Col.
Twigas, in as much as the next question to witness
would elicit from him the most conclusive evidence
that Gen. Scott himself believed that the Indians were
sincere in their proposals for peace; or that he had been
most criminally neglectful of his duty in exposing the lives
of his men andpublic properly to the mercy of tic sqpage,
If that officer did not believe in ffie Indians’ sincerity,
why let a train of horses and wagons pass through the
heart of the eueiny’s country without an escort or mil
itary bond.
In reply to the question submitted by General Gai-
Cof. Twiggs said he met a wagon train on 19th
of .March (13 days after the Indians sited for peace) on
tbe road between Black Creek and Fort Drane with
out au escort. [A circumstance which never before
occurred dnriiig tl e war.]
The evidence of Col. Twiggs contradicts ffie state
ment made by Gen. Scott, that the Louisiana troops
were not ready to move before the 2i*th of March.—
Botli he and £ol. Smith concurred in opinion that the
troops would have muved the next day after their arri
val from Camp Izard, that, had Gen. Scott so ordered:
They also expressed tticir desire that the movement
of the right wing should not be delayed pu that ac
count.
On the subject of a premeditated sortie. Colonel
Twiggs confirmed what had been previous by stated
before die court, viz: that orders were issued by Gen.
Gaines to bold a portion of tlie “Light Brigade” in
readiness to charge upon the Indians, at a moment’s
*° warning; but that mounted force was absolutely ne
cessary to render a sortio advantageous. “ Not an offi
cer ezpresed an opinion that a sortie ought to be made.
I had, and as far as I could learn from tl-e other of-
fleets, all had, and have great confidence in ffie judg
ment of Gen. Gaines, and were willing to abide by Ins
decision. 1 never gave Gen. Gaines, at Cantp Izard,
anv opinion upon ffie propriety of a sortie.
Tbe Colonel was asked by tlie court what number
qf Indians invested Camp Izard on ffic29ffi of Febru
ary ; lie slated it as his opinion they numbered
1000.
A very animated discussion ensued the proposal of
a question as to hD, Col. Twiggs, opinion of ffie pro^
pricty of sortie. The colonel said lie could not answer
ffie question:—principle alone governed biin in rofu
sing, and be hoped the court Would not press it. He
was called before this court to state facts and not to give
opinions.
It was for Gen. Ggines to decide, and him alone,
whether a sortie was proper or not, and it was highly
injudicious to array buy subordinate's opinion in op
position .to that of a commanding officer. Tbe court
withdrew tiie question.
General Gaines then proposed one ofsimilar ipiport,
to which Colonel Twi-'gs replied that he could not say
what advantage would have resulted from a sortie; d*
tlie hammocks on the right aud left were.qnly 2 or 300
yards distant, where tlie Indians would have been
sheltered in a few moments. Geu. Gaines remarked
that he did not wish to conceal the truth, bat to nnveil
it; his earnest wish was to throw a; much light upon
OF THE EXPRESS MAIL.
B>
the 20ffi ultimo.
Go, warrior! still upon thy brow
The wreath to wear, which valor won,
Nor heed your persecutors now,
Columbia's brave aud gallant son.
The favor’d one. who with thee shares,
The mutual ills and joys of life,
Is jealous of thy fame, and bears
Of hopes and fears die deadly strife.
. Bid her rejoice and with thee share.
Thy country’s w all deserved applause.
For deeds winch thou didst nobly dare.
In freedom’s just and holy cause.
Tell her the warrior still is brave,
No coward fear his bosom knows,
The Martial Court decision gave,
Which ffie full meed of praise bestows.
Bid the fond ones who call thee sire,
Behold the wealth unsullied still,
, And kindle with indignant ire,
I11 counting o’er their parent’s ills.
Go, warrior, go! our social cheer.
No more ffiy manly form shall greet;
But oft shall memory with a tear,
The name of gallant Scott repeat.
Frederick, Jan. 27th. P. S. Jf.
PUNISHED.
At n stated session of the United States DU
triet Court, held at Albany, N. Y. ou the 18th
iust! Simeon C. Parks, formerly assistant post
master at Shermaa. Chatauqiie comity, N. Y
was senienred to ten years' imprisonment, at
hard labor, in the Auburn penitentiary, for em-
| hezzling aud destroying a lette, and stealing
therefrom a certificate of deposit to the value
! of $85
Within the last twenty months nine other per
sons, charged with robbing the mail, have been
| convicted and sentenced, viz
\V. Dutcher, formerly postmaster, Miiford,
Pa.
R. Hawkins, Richmond, Vs.,
R. Wickerham. Licking Spring, Ohio,
S. Sntith. Columbus, Ohio.
Noalt Murray and George Pratt. Augusta, Ga. cru,MS ’
Vincent Hoffman and Richard Burdick, Rich
mond. Va.
William Walters, Eri-. Pa.- Globe.
Front (he Richmond Enquirer.
SCENES AT WASHINGTON.
It is a subject of deep regret, that so much passion
should pervade the proceedings of both llquses of
Congress.
On Friday last, an accidental quarrel was struck up
between Alessrs- Bell and Jarvis in the House, It u
seems that the former was urging the consideration oft mystery about it, which needs explanation.
This morning an empty truuk was found lodged
against the wheels of the steamer .Meridian, a
boat employed iu lowing on the hay, which came
to the wharf about 4 o’clock, P. M. yesterday.—
It had probably floated iuto that position, hut
from what direction, cannot he known. It was
a black leather travelling trunk that had evidently
been rilled, as the top was cut through in sever
al directions and the woodwoik between that and
the body of the tmuk broken through. The
name engraved upon the plate, upou the strap is
A P. Staring. Little Falls, N Y.” There is
SATURDAY, Feb. 4.
COUNTING OF VOTES.
Aly. Gruudy, from the select Comiuiltee np*
pointed to devise it inode «fexamining thr> votes
forPrbu lent, made a report, in which it w as sta
ted that persons ih Ne » Hnnijuhirc. North Cnr
olinn. tlc. officers when they w ere elected Elec
tors, hums the striking out of liieso votes would
the subject as possible, and he had no objection to any
officer expressing Insopiaion, evenifit differed with bis
own; but he wus opposed to .receiving opinions as
facts. '
! Captain Drane of the artillery Was recalled. lie
said that on their return from Tampa Bay to Fort
King, Alajor Cooper, himself and others heard the
hostile Indians and negroes talking on the opposite
side of the Big Outhlaroochce. They aLn heard the
bnrking'of do^a. The next day they crossed the fresh
trail of Indinns leading into and from the swamp. On
their way to Fort King they faw a number of fresh
tfneka leading to Wslioo Swatnp, I frequently conver
sed* through tlie interpreter, ‘with Ptmr Aniaihla’s
- ,»TJ:t«Lf(|jendhr Indians,) who with hersisterhad been
circled Elec ohrriNi oif during o-ir absence from Fort King, and
subsequently escaped. She informed me that the In-
his Ejection Bill, while ffie latter was as anxious to pro
ceed to other business. Air. Jarvis remarked that Mr.
B. must be nware that bis bill could do 110 public good
and would only gratify his personal feelings.—Air. B.
replied. “ It is false.” Jarvis retorted, and the House
interfered. Air. B said, that if the gentleman dcclar
Au act of daring violence was prepetrated late
011 Friday night iu one of the most public parts
of the pity. One of the principal g.unblers iu
town untned —^Gbatles, was knocked downby
a blow on the bead which struck him senseless
ed lie did not mean to ipsult him, he would cheerfully anti robbed ofhis watch aud a large sum of ntonpy
withdraw what he had spid in reply. Air. J. said, the —several thousand of dollars. He lingered
withdrawal must first be unconditional. In discussing speechless until last evening, when he expired.—
this question of etiquette in the Coitit of honor, it is I The police have several jtersous in custody, on
said three precious hours were consumed. Finally ffie suspicion of ha vffig been the murderers..—.Uo-
wholo iijatter was amicably adjusted through the inter- bile Patriot
position of the House.
It is said, there has been much violence displayed, ■ ,, ,, ~
both in Messrs. Garland’s and Wise’s Committees— YVe learn (says the A. Y. Couner tfPp^mrei,)that
which may be too highly colored by rumor; but we I , the Charleston and Cipcinnati Rail Road Company
fear there is too inucn foundation for it. It is even Ji?' e fevered to Major W- Gibbs McNeil, of (J. States
said, th .tin the Committee of Investigation (of tbe Ex- Engineers the appointment of chief
ecutive Departments.) a resolution was proposed and | f ^ t h«‘ r «'-C i: '*t work. i A more judicious sefec
sent to the President, asking tiie reason of certain ap
pointments, tlie salaries, &c. dtc.—to which the Pres-, .
r. . j - — 1 — I jor AIcNell is by general consent considered one of the
best, if not the very best civil engineer in the L T . S.”—
NEW ORLFANSTTekT-
letter published below, from the Bulletin L’oirf
of the Merchants’ Exchange, it will be seen that -h
news of the liber*tiou of Santa Ana has reached >}, "
ico. and is greeted with public expressions of j— Z*,'
satisfaction, too decided in their character to leave an*
further doubt as to the reception he will meet with u ^
on his arrival at home. Hu is to-be received as if
virtual head of the nation, and will, no doubt, conti-V
to exercise the same authority on the country whi c t
belonged to him prior to his late reverses in Tegar. 5
Vera Cruz, Jan. 22,
Sir—Aly last accounts, under date of ffie 3d fr>-
informed you that the Californias had seceded fr oni
the General Government, since when I have received
intelligence from the Consul of the United Stale; «
ffie capital, [city of Alcxico,] confirming, the ituii^tt.
tion iu that province.
It is also declared that Peru had declared warae»in«
Chili. ^
Intelligence having been conveyed to the capita] (Ft
General Santa Aua was liberated, aud was on biswjy
to ffie city of Washington, [if. S.j an order from the
Supreme Government was immediately made to the
authorities at this place, to receive his Excellency, j B
the event of his lam ing at Vera Cruz, with all ffie ho.
nor* due to him as President of the Republic.
The national flag, which had been kept at half nuj
since his capture at St Jacinto, is new restored to iu
usual position. Three days of festivity and genert)
rejoicing have beeu had on the occasion of ffie
news.
It is reported also that General Santa Ana will M .
rive at V«ra Cruz ubout the middle of February, aD( j
that he will be appointed immediately to ffie Presides
cy.
Two other candidates are also spoken of, viz. Parris
and Bravo neither of whom, it is believed can expect
to be elected. Geu. Biistamentc, who probably would
have been fixed upon for ffie olfi.ee had Santa Ana no[
beeu liberated; now declines nomination. He had ten,
dered ..is sword to the governrnout for the prosecution
of ffie operations against Texas, which *0 far as the
navy is concerned, are for the present suspended: i a
fact ffie wheels of govcrnmiiit are completely at a
stand, awaiting the arrival aud dictation of the execu
tive.
The authorities appeared to wish to vyithhold fiom
the public all knowledge of its features under ffie an!
prehension, us supposed, that it wifi be entirely remo
delled by Gen Santa. Aua 00 his arrival.
There are various conjectures in regard to ffie poli
tical course that will be pursued by Santa Ana on re-
smiling the reigus of government. It is believed br
some that he may endeavor to strengthen his party bv
unitiug tlie liberal and centralists, under a monarehicil
government, while others contend that the central sys
tem will be maintained in full force and vigor; a third
party is willing to believe that ffie federal government
will be re-established, of which Texas is to be admit-
ted as an integral part—a fourth party is apprehensive
that he may enter into a compact with Texas tinder
the guarantee of tlie U. S. government, to acknowl
edge its independence and re-estabiish the Constitution
of lo24, now desired by a majority of ffie people.
Air. Kidd has favoured us with the following extract
of a letter addressed to him.
A1ATAMORAS, Jan 17, 1837.
General Bravo and staff arrived here on the 9th
inst., he immediately held a counsel and next mom.
irg sent despatches to the city; of Mexico and Yen
Cruz: also sent one of his Aids to Alontctry to order
the 1st Division to March for this place, ubout 2,000
of whom arrived here on the 18th and at this time the
garri>ou consists of abput 250U meq—They are still
making prenarations for the campaign uguiust Teiai
and are, we believe, calculating to start next April,-
tr.escbr Cavice has arrived from Campeachy with a
floating btidge for tho use of thearmy, but itis thought
that ffie want of money and ffie disinclination of the
troops to yenturo in that quarter, will uitimaltely end
in their being disbanded, as many of tlie officers sin-
cerely wish that Santa Aua may dispose of Texas and
save their military credit and reputation, which is al
ready low enough We have a report here that Bast-
tamente is ou his way to supercede Bravo.—tb
Extract of a letter‘dated.
Vera Cruz, 22d January.
The Mexican fleet under Commodore Lopez, con
sisting of 3 brigs, one hrjgahtine and I schooner, are
now lying at anchor off our port, and are to go to
sea so soon as orders to that effect have been giveu b*
General Bravo, bu they are so illy provided with
meu, money and provisions that it is thought to he
impossible tor ffium to do in their present condition,
at.least. Two gun boats are also being fitted out to
Capt Wise has been ordered to command of a small
cutter to cruise in the Gulf of Califoini tor the pro
tection of Alexicaii personaud property.
I am, Arc.
To Mr. Wm. Kidd, .Merchant's E .change, New Or
leans. •
ident returned a most decided answer, and recommen
ded to them to summon Messrs. White, Calhoun,
Clay, &c.
THE $UO LIMIT.
YVe have for along time considered him without a su
perior in his profession.
We understand that ffie Engineer, having the lo-
Files of Yerti Ourz papers to the 23d January,
have been received at N Orleans, by the editor
of the Bee.
The news of the liberation of Santa Anna ami
his journey to Washington City had reached Vcrx
Cruz, and^uused unbounded rrjo.ctng—as though
he »ere returning from a •riumphunt campaign-—
Elm papers are filled with the most fulsome ad
ulation ofhis character, attributing his release tu
his consummate address and ski'd. One of hil
followers apostrophise him thus, “Hail once mt-l
a rhosaml times, illustrious frit-ud of an neh.-pp*
country! Provideuce, which wisely veils its des
tinies, miraculously restores you to your rimmry'i
bosom.”—Hero of Tcmpoulteca Conqueror ol
Tampico.’- Your preseuce like the rising star of
day after a long night of gloom, will appear as
the Iris of peace, in the midst of the tempest
which tosses the bark of State. Be now the sole
plank which in cur politico! shirvyrrek will con
duct us to a port of *afety !”and felicitate him e"
the “spotless laurels” that “adorn his contenauce
to beam serthe wi'h the calm of innocence,” and
other like personal adoiatinus!
This extravagance premises well • for Santa
Anna, on his landing at Vera Cruz, aud indicate*
a violent if rot a successful effort, to reiusW f
him iu the Presidency.
“TIIE WAR HftRSEOF TROUP.”
Major. Alford, Representative elect from this State
took nis.-yeftt on the 31st ult.
The Washington correspondent of the Charleston
Mercury, writing on the 2d ins', says:—“ Air. Alford,
a ne w opposition member, .front Georgia, who took his
seat a few days ago, made his maiden speech today
on the Indian Bill, in reply to some remarks from van-,
ous quarters against ffie p Jicy of removing the Indi-’
ans beyond tbe limit* of the United States. I never
heard a more effective speech, though it was entirely
unpremeditated. lie is a tali fine looking man, with a
good voice, nnd speaks in a dashing, off-hand, frontier
sort of style that was quite taking with the Hcusc, and
also with ffie Indies in the gallery. He is distinguish
ed at home as the “ War Ilorse of Troup;" and -fie is
likely to become as famous here, as lie wait on the
ffontier—though Air. Cuthbcrt said be was the most
exceptionable man the Nullifiers could have tent
lierc.”
confined in jail, on a charge of having, on the 4th iust
wilfully run his Eengine against the Marion, to which
was attached a train of Passenger cqrs.—Charleston
Courier.
1 W s? £ aVC th u * ali f ac,i «V 0 £«• ‘!> a * “>? Senate of comotive Georgia, in charge, has been arrested and
tlie U. States has adopted the ijHO limit, by a vote of 1 - - - - -
25 to IS. The Committee on Public Lands had repor
ted back Air. Rives’ Resolution in tlie shape of n bill,
stopping, however, at $10, ns the limit of the Bank
note circulation. Tiie bill came up in the Senate on
the 25th, and Air. Rives moved an amendment to re
store ffie $20 limit. It prevailed by the above vote.
All tlie fjiends of ffie Administration, with two excep
tions, voted for it—and all tbe* Opposit-on, who did
vote, voted against it, wiffi tbe exception of Mr. Fres-
ton—notwithstanding Mr. Clay declared-in hi* speech
some days ngo, that his political friends were as much
in favor of enlarging the specie circulation, as tho
friends of ffie Administration.. Why were Alessrs.
Calhoi 11 and Clay absent!. Why were not both these
'enllepien there to redeem the'pledges, which they
rave both given on former occasion, to extend ffie spe
cie circulation.
We have also the gratification to slate, that the Le
gislature cf Virginia appear determined to lend their
weight to the same enlightened policy The House of
Delegate*, on Saturday last, filled the blank on the 3d
reading of ffie General Banking Bill, for the lowest li-
nvt at $10—aud the uext blank for a further limitation
with “twenty." ' ' .
The recently elected member to Congress, Col. Al-
f ?rd, appeared in tlie House of Representative* on
the 31st ult— was qualified, and took his seat.
Mexico.
The documents submitted by the president tiv tlie II.
of Representatives, in coiilormity to their call, have
not ye. been printed; but we understand they give no
additional information about Texas. The Correspon
dence of Judge Ellis with tiie Mexican Authorities is
pretty strong. It seems that several outrages had been
committed on our commerce, aud immediate repara
tion was required—and jf not given, his passports
were demanded, Judge Ellis took Jeavc before he re
ceived Air. Fjqtsyth’s letter of ]0th December, which
gave the explanation about'the occupation of Texas,
and concluded with a demand for the immediate cen
sure of Air. Gorostiza for publishing his pamphlet on
tlie eve of his leaving this country. If the detnapd
was not acoceded to, and Gorostiza’s conduct fully dis
approved, Air. Ellis was ordered to quit Alexico forth
with.
Express Mail Lost.—The New York papers of 2d
inst. contain the following advertisement:
“ The Express Mail that left this city at 5 P. M. oft
Friduy last, was lost overboard on the river between
Perth and South Amboy, on the night of the 27th Jan,
last, or was stolen from the boat at the dock. Every
exertion-has been made and will continue to be made
for its recovery. This notice is given to enable thosc
who sent letters or bills of exchange, <fcc. by that ma e
td send,duplicates of tlie same.
Jos’n. J. CODDINQTON, P. Al.
The National Intelligencer of the 23th ult. says,—
“Harry Wh'te, convicted of being concerned in burn
ing ffie Treasury Building in .March, 1834, was yes
terday sentenced by the Circuit Court, to ten years’
iptipnsonmet 1111 the Penitentiary.” *
The following is an extract of a Jetter from Ver-i
Cruz, copied hum tbe New York Star:— ■
“ Affairs with its in this quarter continue in a must
unsettled stale, ar.d bear'an aspect of war m ith the I
*Statcs. A resolution is how before Congress to pass*
non intercourse act, as it is said, with our country, and
another to declare a war; but I hope the leaders of Go
vernment may not act thus unwisely.
“ Bustamente. formerly the President of die Reptile
lie v and lately returned at the instance of the existing
Govcr incut, wili it is suppo.-ed, be re-appointed to that
office, or named Dictator.'
“ Should General Santa Ana reach the shores of »-*
native country again, which I doubt not he will in *
few mouths, (being now in tlie U. S.) he will pi***
himself ut the head of Government. It is supposed be
has a strong party yet in tins country. The army**
with him, uud the clergy is also on his side; and
all his faults, he scems'the only man, in my opinio* 1 -
capable ol* ruling the destiny ot the republic.
“ Commerce is greatly talleq off witllin ffie pasty***'
aud particularly with the United States; and owes*
some iiworuble change should be speedily brought »•
bout, we shall find it necessary to close our houses. A
forced loan of $3,000,000 is proposed to be raised forth -
with, to meet the disbursements of Government, wl> ic -
must be paid principally from tire chests of the forci? D
merchants. The Texian War will probably bo
doned, at least,for the presmit, for want of the necW
saty means of 'carrying it on. The riavy of ffie bo 1 "
eminent is now in port, and unable to proceed to sex
from tho same cause, i .
“ The public treasury is entirely exhausted, aua t-
army at Alctanioras in still unpaid.”
Execution of Wash-'mrn.—Tin- Cincinnati Republi
can of Jan. 7ti says—“ Washburn, t-io murderer of
Beaver, was fipngyesterday, in the presence of about
l'>,000 spertators, a large portion of whom were
females. According to his own confession, lie, must
have been one.of the most depraved wretches that ever
lived. Hebpasted of having been concerned in the
perpetretiort of something like thirty mureders.
Latest front Texas. .
1 Office of tke~Bulletin, <
NEW-ORLEANS, Feb. 6. J
By the arrival of the schooner Henry,we are'* n P°T
session of intelligence from Texas, as late as the
ult. Extracts from the pap :r follow below.
From the Texas Telegraph. .
Gen. Sam Houston, Psesidcnt, has returned from t -
army, and reports it in extraordinary health and l'“
spirits—ffie most efficient body of men that he D a,e .
erseeu to their number. He thinks there are ""v
twenty men in the army over forty ' ears old. 1 11 -
are improving in discipline and military science ere ;
day. YVe learn that he has directed Gen. Felix Ho
ton, commanding the army, to inter the ashes a
bones of the immortal heroes who fell at the Ala '
“ ith all tho honoia if war. This M dur to the L
and we trust the day will come, when a monument w
be erectoAto tho memory of the first martyrs ot w>i
stitutionalliberty, 011 the spot on which they P5 r 'V; v
bearing the inscription of their names* aud deco:i .a ,