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      FBANCE . -. - ' : fkeJottrnaldes Debate announces the death of a painter , Louis Leopold Botfly , Knight of the Legion of Honour , at Paris , on the 4 th inst ., in the ninety , ekhth rear of his age . —The Carlist General Zariategni had arrived at Paris from -Piedmont . The General was preparing for publication memoira of General ZamaJa carregui , whom he had accompanied as private secretary in several campaigns .

      PORTUGAL . jj ^ bos , Jsx . 8 . —The Chambers were opened on { he 2 nd inst by royal commission , the Queen not faxing l » ecn a ° l e * ° attend in consequence of her advanced state of gestation . The Spanish Government is evidently apprehensive that the partisans of jgpartero may make an irruption into Spain from gQjne partof tlie Portuguese frontieiv This seeins io bcavcry groundl fear , as the invniber of i » - f bgees here is ( yilte insignificant , and they are moreover icpt under strict surveillance b / . th ' e Poi-tugaese Government . Nevertheless , it is said , thai a cordon of SpanisJi troops is forming along the frontier , and that 3 , 000 men have very recently krived at Ayataoatc on the river Gnadiana , vriucjrEepanitcs Allaire froni Andalusia . *•

      SWITZERLAND . More TnoCTEEs . — " We learn from Berne , " says feH $ si < un £ s ilmtnger , "thaton ihe 9 tii inst ., the Count dePoatois , the French Ambassador in Switzerland , left Beme on a temporary visit to Zurich , in order to make diplomatic communications to the new Directory . " The object of this visit tves prohahiv connected with the information contained in pr ' own letter from Berne , Tdiie . li stated that the gnat rowers had intimated their determination that the constitution of the cantons shall undergo no change , and ' that further disorders may lead to intervention . The Jfew Znricli Gazette of the 10 th inst ., states that the Council of State of the Yorort ( Zurich ) assembled on the 9 th , in consequence of

      despatches received from the canton of Lucerne . According to those despatches much excitement " prevailed . Planning accounts had likewise been received from the canton of Argovia . The Government of Lucerne was continuing to foriHy Gntsch at the point irhero it commandsthe city . Throe battalions of the militia had likewise been called to arms . ihe ' Jkuie Gazette states , tLat in the canton of Argovia a force of 11 , 000 men vrascollectingtomake aaew expedition into the cantos of Lucerne . The Grand Council of the canion of Lueerne assembled on the 3 rd , ith , and 6 th inst . On the fist day it decreed that a religious service should be celebrated every year , on the Sth of December , in commemoration of the victory obtained over the rerolters , that a solemn mass should be

      annually chanted on the same day , for the repose of tlic souls of the lolled , and that the families of the deceased and wounded should receive assistance from the state , and that a medal , executed at the public expense , be offered to the menof the patrol who ibught on the Square des Moulias , to the wounded in the engagejuentof Enuaenfeld , and io the several officers . Tile Grand Council had declined replying during ile present session to the application o ? Zurich inspecting the Jesuits . On the 4 th , the committee appointed to examine the report of ( Jie Government on the late events having approved all the measures of the Government , M . tasimir Ffyiier blamed the expressions of " murderers , ijiuidits , and incendiaries , " applied to the revtikereln that document , contended tnatthe recall of tie Jesuits was contrarv to the constitution , and

      cearlacled by recommending that the decree be re pealed , there being , in his opinion , no otuer means of restoring peace to the country . The Assembly 2 tfver (« je ! ess , sanctioned iheeonduct of the authorities during the late revolt . The bill relative to the irruptim ! 01 free corps then came under discussion , aiu inc Council , after debating at some length vbctlicr tlie invaders should be decapitated or shot , ( iec-Iuiil in favour of flie last punishment . Oa the fci , the Council passed several other bills of mere local , interest . The Augsburg Gazette publishes a letter dsicd Lucerne , f'th inst ., stating , that at a siting held oa the 7 th inst ., the Grand Council of iLe cauum had voted a decree , according to which all the expense incurred by the Government , in the sxcjt of tt ; e authors of the last revolution , as well e = the expenses of suppressing it , jarctobc paid out of the property of the delinquents .

      ITALY . The Blsssed RutE or PorEDOM . —Letters from Italy state , that another sentence of the Military Coianiission sitting at Bologna was published in that city on tbe 2 Srdult . Kineieen persons , among whom were several physicians , lawyers , or proprietors , imificateiJ in the conspiracy of 1853 , Tvere brought to trial before that tribunal in the beginning of . November , live were acquitted , and the fourteen others condemned to from five to fiftecnyears' imprisonment . M . Violi , a proprietor , who was visited with the highest penalty ^ Lad been delivered into the hands of the Papal police Ly the Tuscan authorities .

      TJMTED STATES . SPECtSJ . MESSAGE FEOM THE PHESIDET XO COXGBES 3 . Livrupooi * SiTUKnAT ISium . —The packet-ship Liverpool , Captain Eldridge , did not get up Jast night ; It was hl' j « mg a gale of "irind , and tile steam-Tugs did not venture alongside of her . About mid-day we were inposicssionofourdespatehes . llerintelligence Ltothei'ith . Thearrivalfurnishes another Alessage fr om Mr . 1 ' ivsident Tyler . The subject of the Message is the rtpiv of ilr . llejon , the 21 esican Minister of Foreign Aifairs , to Mr , Shannon . The following is the Mussage to the Senate and House of llepresentatives ;—I transmit herewith copies of despatches received from oar Misistos at Mexico , since the commencement of your prei = it session , -rchlcli claim , from their importance , and litaidiifiot willreeeire , your calm aad deliberate

      eonsi-Thb extraordinary and highly offensive language which fiieiltsicaa Government has thought proper to employ in rcjilj 10 the remonstrance of the executive , through ilr . Skmiiou , against the renewal of the war with Texas while the question of annexation was pending before Congress saS tlit people , ana also the proposed manner of conduethz that war , w 5 H not fail to arrest your attention . Sadi r < anonstrance , urged in no nnfriendJy spirit to Heskti , was called for by considerations of an imperative ckiricttr , having relalion as irell to the peace of this oouafcy aud honour of this Government as to the cause oi innuaaity and civilisation . Texas had entered into the treaty of annexation upon the invitations of the extcutive ; and irhcu , for that act , she was threatened with a renewal 01 the war on the part of Mesico , she naturally looked to flas Covtrnnient to interpose its efforts to ward off tlie tireatcned l >! o « -.

      But one couy ^ e « asl 4 & Cie esecutive , acting vntlna ihe limits of its constitutional competency , and that was to protest , is l'espectfol but at the same time strong and detided terms , against it . The war thus threatened to be . renewed was promulgated bj edicts and deciees , vt-Mck ordered , on the part of the Mexican military , the dcsolafi&B of whole tracts of country , and the destruction , irithout discrimination , of all ages , sexes , and conditions of existence . Over the mannei of conducting war , Mexico possesses

      no exclusive control . She has no right to violate at pleasure the principles which an enlightened civilisation las laid down for the conduct of nations at war ; and thereby retrograde to a period of barbarism which , hap-Fly fur the world , has long since passed away . Ail nations ars interested in enforcing an observation of those princrjiits , and the United Siates , the oldest of ihu Amerifaa republics , and the nearest of the civilised powers to tfce theatre on which , these enormities were proposed to be enacted , could not quietly content themselves to witness SBch a stats of things .

      Tliev had , through fiio executive , on another occasion , sndj as was believed , with the approbation of the whole roantrr . remonstrated against outrages similar , but even li-ss inhuman than those which , by her new edicts sad decrees , she lias threatened to perpetrate , and of TJiich the Ja . te re ^ rore ™ massacre at Tafcisco -vras the

      prccursor . The bloody and 17 ) 1 "'"""^ murtier of Fannin and his companions , equalled o :-3 ? in savaga barbarity by the usages of tha nntatored Jadian ti-ibes , proved how little confidence could 1 » placod on llie most solsnw . sBpuktwua « fli « r generals , while the fate of others who became to captives In war , many of whom , no longer able to sustain the CrSgues and privations of long journeys , were skit aomi by the way side , while their companions who Httrivtu were subjected to sufferings even more pahiM San Seata , iiaa left an indelible stain on the page of nnusarion .

      The esc-vative , with the evidence of au intention oa ft * ] an 01 Misdco to renew scene 3 SO revolting tohuma-% , t-jiild do no less than renew remonstrances formerly O £ r < i y fuisuing duties so impea-sUve , 31 eslco has fcoadsi proper , through her accredited organs , because sltsiTirj * represented to her the iuhumanity of sach pro-Cri OiiiL's , to ii > aulgc in language unknown xo the courtesy tf fiii-io-ttadc iatercoarse , and oSensivt ia the higiiest ^ stt i-i this GovemajeBt ana people . . XwLisshc c-St-nuedin this oalv . She has noi only ^ V . i . ; csisting convtufions between the two countries , in

      *? arlnnsry and unjust decrees against our &ade and - 'axta ^ but withholds instalments 01 debt , due to our «« & «! £ . v . Hci ! ste solemnly pledged htrself to pay , under ^ tam casccs wiicii ara faSv explair . c-a Hy the accom-^ -a ? k-iter from 3 Ir . Green * our Secreiarj - of Legation . ^< 1 «; . ca our 31 imsterhas invited the aiiendon of her E ' jT ^ niitat to wrongs committed hy her local authorities , ^ '"Aj on the property bat on the persons of our fcllow-™ tea = % , ^ gaSta jn T , rosecatin = fair aaJ Jionest pnrsiuts , r *^ add « l iasalt " to isiiury . byaotewai deignaliMOr ^ 'ist ^ tUie r , to return an answer to his represcata

      ^ fisnhsr to manifest her unfriendly feelings towards il *** States , she has issued decrees expelling from t ! . 3 T- ^ « A ^ eclcan citizens « ng » s r tfe the peaceful l ^^ Iifc , ana BOTf denies to tLoscofour dtaens fl ^ T ^ the whale fishery on the north-west coast ot to * r ? ca * Privilege ^ hich has , through ail timeheree a ;; * 3 !; it a accorded to them , of exchanging goods ot a W- "" 1 Kpant ' value at her ports in California , for sup-^ ,- - ^ tasable to their iealth ana comfort . fn " ; < Ijnv 2 lit escape the observation of CongHSM , fltttlB r ^***; a corre ^ ondence with the aiinistsr of flie •"'^ Suites , who cannot , and does not , fcnow anydis *

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      ttnctionbstweenthe geographical sections of the Union , charges wholly unfoundud are " made against particular States , and aa appaal to others for aid arid protection against supposed wrongs . In this same connection , sectional prejudices are attempted to be . excited , and the hazardous and unpardonable efibrt is made , to foment divisions among the states of the Union ; thereby , to " emhitter their peace . Mexico has still io learn that , however freely we may indulge in discussion among ourselves , the American people will tolerate no interference in their domestic afiairs by aay foreign Government ; and in all that concerns the constitutional guarantees and the national honour the people of . the Onitefi States have but one mind and one heart . - -

      The subject of annexation addresses itself most fortunatcly to every portion of tlis Union . The executive would have been unmindful of its highest obligations it it could have adopted a course of policy dictated ; by sectional interests and local 1 eelinga . On tiie contrary , it was because the question tvas neither local nor sectional , but made its appeal to the interests of the whole Union , and of every state in the Union , that the negotiation , and finally the treaty of annexation , were entered into ; and it has afforded me no ordinary pleasure to perceive that , so far as demonstrations have been made upon it by the people , they have proceeded fi-om all portions of the Union . ¦ ¦ ¦ .- ¦¦ ¦ ¦ ¦

      Jledeo may seek to escite divisions among us , by uttering unjust denunciations against particular States , DUt when she comes to know that the invitations addressed to our fellow-citizens by Spain , and after ward by hersulf , to settle Texas , were accepted by emigrants from all . the states ; and when , in addition to this , she refreshes her recollection with the feet , that the first effort ¦ which i £ jg maiie to acquire Texas was during the administration ot a distinguished citizen from an eastern state , which was afterwardrenewed under the auspices of a President from the south-west , she will awake to a knowledge of the futility of her present purpose of sowing dissensions among as , or producing distraction in our councils , bj attacks cither oa particular states , or on persons who are now in Hie retirement of private life .

      Considering the appeal which she now makes to eminent citizens by name , can she hope to escape censure for having ascribed to them , a » well as to others , a design , as she pretends now , for the first time revealed , of having originated negotiations to despoil her , by duplicity and falsehood , of a portion of her territory 1 The opinion then , as now , prevailed with the exscutive , that the annexation of Texas to the Union was a matter of vast importance . In order to acquire that territory before it had assumed a position among the independent powers of the earth , propositions were made to Mexico for a cession of it to the United States . 3 Ieadco saw in these proceedings at the time no cause of complaint She is now , when simply reminded of them , awakened to the knowledge of the fact , which she , through her Secretary of State , promulgates to the whole world as true , that those negociatlous were founded in deception aud falsehood , and superinduced by unjust and iniquitous motives .

      While Texas was a dependency of . Mexico , the United States opened negotiations rath the latter power for the cession of her then acknowledged territory ; and now that Texas is independent of ilexico , and has maintained a . separate existence for nine years , during which time she has been received into the family 01 nations , aud is represented by accredited ambassadors at many of the principal courts of Europe , and when it has become obvious to the whole world that she is for ever Io 3 t to Mexico , the United States is charged with deception and falsehood in all relating to the past , and condemnatory accusations are made against states which have no special agency in the matter , because the executive of the whole Union has negotiated with free and independent Texas upou a matter vitally important to the interests of both countries .

      And after nine years of unavailing war , Mexico now announces her intention , through her Secretary of Foreign Afiairs , never to consent to the independence of Texas , or to abandon the efibrt to reconquer that republic . She thus announces a perpetual claim , which at the end of a century-will furnish lier as plausible a ground for discontent against any nation , which at the end ' of that time may enter into a treaty with Texas , as she possesses at this moment against the United States . The lapse of time can add nothing to her title to independence .

      A course of conduct such as has been described on the part of Mexico , in violation of all friendly feeling , and of the courtesy which should characterise the intercourse between the nations of the earth , might well justify the United States in a resort to any measure to vindicate their national honour ; "but , actuated by a sincere desire to preserve the general peace , and in a view of tlio present condition of Mexico , the executive , resting npon its integrity , aud not fearing but that the judgment of the world will duly appreciate its motives , abstains from recommending to Congress a resort to measures of redress , and contents itself witli re-urginjr upon that ^ odyJK-ompt and immediate action on the subject of annexation .

      By adopting that measure , the United States will he in the exercise of an undoubted right ; aud if Mexico , not regarding that forbearance , shall aggravate the injustice of hex conduct by a declaration of war against them , upon her head win rest all the responsibility . Jons Tl'LEB . ¦ VTashington City , Dec . 13 .

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      painftu ( dohroso ) . He disavows any misapplication ot the puUJic funds , and ends by declaring his beliei that Providence , seeing the justness of his cause , will bring huu through his troubles and enable- him to aciuevc the peace and . prosperity , of the country , teown included . TJiis is about tlio substance & what is -said- jir the immense document before us , wnen divested of the egotism and pretension in which it is smothered TJascala , Apetatotla , aridChantempan , in the department of Puebla , Md ; declared m iavour ot the movement in Jalisco , it is said . One letter states tliat it was momentarily expected that General Pedi-oGortazav , residing a / celiyai , in the state of Guanajuato would come out in favour of the plan ol Parcdes . A letter from him had been intercepted , in wluch he expressed himself in stron" terms against banta Anna , declaring clearly that he is not t ^ T ' « moreover so compromising himself that nenas no other resource than to openlv embrace tUo cause 01 the Revolutionists . HhnnU + i » o ™ . m-n + mio

      santa Anna has a popular and powerful officer arrayed against him . Meanwhile , the "Provisional President had endeavoured , unsuccessfull y , to procure the C 0-pperation . of Congress in quellinn- the disturbances , improving the Treasury , and strengthening the bonds ot unity . with friendly Powers , tlie Assembly openly lavouring Pamles , the revolting general . Congress adopted a revolution on the 18 th ult ., atthe instance ana under Che proffered protection of Paredes , holding the Provisional 'Government to . its responsibility to the Legislature and the country , accovding to the 6 th article of the plan of Tueubaya . Senor Rejon Minister of Foreign Affaire , the next day protested , mthe ^ ame ofthe Government , against this action | 0 &GSSgress » and remonstratedagainst theroeognitiori of a right in any citizen , in open rebellion against the Government , to memorialize the Legislature upon matters of this nature .

      The Nwe York Sun makes the following announcement of tlie existence of a secret society in Mexico , having for its ultimate object the annexation of that country to the United States , in which the most influential men of Mexico , together with Santa Anna , are joined ; - * " Some time since a most singular document was placed in our possession , which we did not then use , partly because its contents were not at our absolute disposal , and partly because we did not give it the consideration to wliicli subsequent events have proved

      it was entitled . It contained , in . full detail , the plan of an association , or secret society , in Mexico , whose members were mutually pledged to labour for the political and absolute union of Mexico with the United States of the North ( la union politico , y absoluta entre los Estado 3 Unidos del Norte y Mexico ) and gives the reasons for this bold and original detennination . The names appended are among the most influential in Mexico—men intimately acquainted with the spirit aud working of our institutions . The tallowing is a synopsis of the constitution of this societv : —

      _ " ' 1 . That secure , congenial , and perfect Republicanism is the best motive and nearest tie for political relationship . 2 . That liberty of person and conscience , security in all the r % hts of property and eitizcnslup , and free encouragement , the pursuit of happiness and improvement , - form the just inheritance of every ; child of a true republic , and to secure this to all his countrymen should be the ardent desire of every patriot . 3 . These blessings arc not fully enjoyed by the citizens of Mexico , in consequence of incessant revolutions , while the United States repose tranquilly on the strength of permanent institutions . 4 . Foreign nations , taking unjust advantage of these intestine divisions , have involved Aiexico in obligations to European Powers , which arc disastrous to liei' prosperity an J dangerous to the independence of an American Republic . That conditions growing out of those obligations are continually , imposed upon

      Mexico with an audacity and injustice which , the same Powers would not presume to offer to the United States , or to Mexico , if , like the United States , slie had been at peace with herself . 5 . Owing to the incessant civil wars , the unequalled natural resources of the country arc undeveloped , industry discouraged , and the education of the mass , the great lever of national elevation , is neglected in the same proportion that the same are cherished in the United States—liencc the prospects , unexampled in the . history of the world , of the latter nation . 6 . To apply the civic strength ( la enenjia gobernadora ) of the United States to the immense capabilities of Mexico would make the united nation the greatest empire in the world . This should be the object of nil liberal republicans , . and in this work every patriot whose noble heart will not bound its benevolence by mountains and rivers will engage all its strength . '

      " The practicability of uniting the two national families is ingeniously set forth , and another day we will go into the views of' Toung Mexico' more fully , At present we can only state our conviction that a secret society , having for its ultimate object a union of Mexico and the United States , does exist . " [ Very ike a whale !] "

      LATER FROM MEXICO . Most Impoktast . —Tuidhph op the Revolutionists . —The Acadia brings the following important news from Mexico , via New York , where Mr . Gushing had arrived from Vera Criiz , which port the vessel left on the 12 th . ult . All accounts agree in representing Santa Anna's position asbeeoininginost desperate . Nearly all the principal towns are said to have declared against him , whilst he seems to be quartered at Quertavo with onl y a smau force . The revolution is represented as having passed off very quietly , no blood having been shed . The former revolution liaving been carried on b y one party of military against another , resulted in much loss of life ; but this movement coming from the people as well as from the soldiery , makes the tiling general , and hence

      tiie little commotion of a disagreeable nature . Santa Anna is said to have but little chance of overcoming this movement , aud it was a matter of conjecture whether he would attempt to escape , or deliver himself up . It seen » that on the 7 th ult . Santa Anna was proclaimed Dictator , and all seemed to go on well , but , about mid-day , the troops barracked in the Accordada Saint Francis , and the citadel , pronounced against Santa Anna and Caualizo ; at the head of the movement -was General Don Joso J . Herrera , President of the Council , who addressed a proclamation to the city , calling on it to sustain him . The whole Congress immediately threw itself into the

      arms of Herrera , who immediately took possession of the national palace without bloodshed . The Congress constituted its sessions permanent . Theex-Miuisters fled . Canalizo is in arrest at his own house . The statue of Santa Anna in the pcristilo of the theatre was destroyed , and an attempt was made to break the bronze one in the Market-place , but it was prevented by the authorities . On the next night General Herrera had it privately removed . The new authorities maintained perfect quiet . The Chambers are represented as being occupied in devising means to remedy the incalculable injury the country has suffered .

      CANADA . The Casadun Paelumkxx adjourned on tlie 20 th ult ., for a period of seventeen days . The lioyal assent had been withheld from the Secret Societies Suppression Bill , on the ground of its being arbitrary and unconstitutional ; andahopo was expressed that secret associations would be voluntarily terminated , under the influence and exhortations of the Executive . The Montreal Herald chronicles renewed outrages by the labourers on the Lachine Canal . Mr . Angus M'Phcrson , a merchant of Lancaster , had been attacked by a party of them , first with stones and then with clubs , knocked down , cruelly beaten , and left for dead .

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      Loxdox . —Progress of National Uwox . —We are glad to perceive that the principle of National Union among the working classes is rapidly gaining ground . The Compositors of England , Maud , and Scotland , heretofore consisting of many separate societies , have formed themselves into one general body , to bo called the " National Typographical Association . " This is as it should be . The Compositors of the United Kingdom have gone to work in right good earnest , and set an example well worthy of imitation . We say to other Trades , " Forward ! and do yc likewise . " A general meeting was held at the National Hall , 212 , High Holborn , on "Wednesday evening , Jan . 8 , when the folhrning subjects were taken into consideration : —l . The report of the delegates appointed on the 3 rd of December test , to attend the meeting of delegates at Manchester . 2 . The appointment oi

      nine persons to constitute the board for the south eastern district o £ the Katioanl Typographical Association . 3 . The appointment of the treasurer awl the secretary of tlie south eastern district . 4 . The nomination of offices which shall send twelve members to form the conijnittoe of the London Society in connection with the National Typographical Association . 5 . The . appointment of the president , secretary , and treasurer of the London Society ; and 6 . The weekly payments of the London members of the National Typographical Association-. The meeting was very numerously attended . Mr . Monkhouse objected to non-members of the late London Union of Compositors being compelled to pay five shillings on admission to " tlio " National . Typographical Association . " He contended that free admission would induce all members of the profession to join their ranks ,

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      and march on shoulder to ¦ ¦ shoulder , instead of being . continually divided by bickerings and jealousies . In conclusion , he impressed on the ~ meeting the oft-repeated fact , that the mischief in all trades is done by the non-unionists and non-employed members ; hence his anxiety to make the terms of " admission within the reach of every member of the profession . After some further discussion , a committee was appointed , wlio are -totadopt the best means in their power to ascertain the probable number of members who are willing . to join the Association ; and the terras of admission , ire anticipate , will . be . regulated by the result . .,

      The Provisional Committee of Compositors , appointed at the above meeting , solicit from the fathers of chapels , and other . members of the trade , immediate attention , to theMowing regulations . —1 . That a list of the names of those persons ia each , office who are willing to become members of the . London Society in connection with the National Typographical Association ; he forwarded to the Falcon Tavern , on or before ; Satiirday , thel 8 th , orMdnday , the 20 thinst . ludi viduals who may not have an opportunity of entering their names on such office lists , may . enter them at the Falcon Tavern ' , " on the evenings of those days . 2 . That no list or name will be received after ten o'cloekon the evening of the 20 th ; and only those persons who have then signified their intention to become members will 'have the power of voting for the

      required puiceraflf the Association . The provisional committee also acquaint the trade that a general liieeting of those persons' who have given in their names , in ¦ Conformity with the above regulations ; will be held at'tno British and Foreign School- Rooms , Harp-alley , Farringdon-street , on "Wednesday evening , January 22 , 1845 , at half-past eight o ' clock , for the purpose of appointing the district board , the London committee , and the requisite officers ; and determining when the subscriptions to the Association shall commence in London . W . Patet , chairman . — As a misapprehension appears to prevail , which

      might induce persons to withhold their names , the provisional committee deem it right to observe , that all persons who arc more than twelve months in arrear to tho London Union are admissible as members of the National Typographical Association on the payment of five shillings entrance-fee ( two shillings and sixpence to be paid on entrance , and the remainder within the two following months ) . ; Peisons who _ have not hitherto belonged to any society are admissible on the same terms . Individuals who are members of existing societies , and arc in arrcar less than five shillings , must pay up the balance due , within six months after the commencement of the

      Association . Duxcombe Testimonial . —Central Committee or Thades , &c ., Saville House , Leicester Square . — Wednesday Evening , January loth ; Mr . Grassby in the chair . — -Messrs . Grassby and Syme reported that tlie Associated Trades of London , o ; i whom they had waited , had taken tho subject of a National Trades Delegation up , and moved to meet on Thursday , to further consider that question . The following sums were received : —Paper-makers of Maidstone , and other mills , per Mr . W . Baker , £ 11 18 s . 9 d . ; the Carpenters oi the same town , 12 s Od . Mr . W . Balls moved that a soiree , in honour of T . S . Duncombc , Esq ., M . P ., be held on the evening previously to the opening of the ensuing Session o ? Parliament ; secouded by Mr . Thorn , - Carried . —The following five persons were appointed a sub-committee , to obtain either tho White Conduit House or the Crown and Anchor Tavern , for the occasion . - —Messrs . 17 . Balls , Thorn , Conolly , Wheeler , and Stallwood .

      Abeiidee !? . — -Co-oponATioK Soiree . —ASoirce ofthc members and friends of tho Aberdeen Association of Producers was held on the evening of Tuesday last , in the Hall , 3 S , George-street ; Mr . Robert M'lntosh in the chah \ The number present was about two hundred , besides a considerable sprinkling of juveniles , of whom no note was taken by the steward . After justice had been done to _ the acknowledged excellence of the supplies which were furnished from the Association store , and after listening to some sweet strains from the orchestra , the business of the evening was ^ opened by the chairman , who congratulated them " on the goodly muster which the meeting presented of the friends of the co-operative- principle , and stated , that although a great

      deal had not been done here , yet a beginning had been made , and ho thought that the present meeting bore evidence that it would soon be appreciated by the working classes , and carried out to its fullest extent , not only in Aberdeen , but everywhere else throughout the country . After a few other remarks , the chairman sat down amidst the applause of the meeting . Mr . Robert Robinson then addressed them , and in a clear and forcible speech pointed out the good effects that would result to the producers of wealth if the co-operative principle were generally adopted , and , after expressing his satisfaction atthe rapid increase that had taken place in the business , as w cll as in the Association , since they opened their shop , 47 , Callowgate , about six months ago , sat down

      amidst the hearty plaudits of the meeting . Ive . xt followed Mi . Patrick Ironside , the . salesman , who addressed the meeting in a neat and effective speech , remarkable for the great humour with which it abounded . Mr . Ironside was heartily cheered when he sat down . —Mr . James Macpherson then addi'essetl tho meoting , and after stating the pleasure ho felt at seeing such a numerous and respectable _ meeting of the Mends and members of the Association , and more especially at seeing so many of the fair sex present , said , that no good cause ever prospered that did not enlist in its favour female sympathy and support It was so seldom however , said ho , that they got their fair friends altogether , that he could not afford to lose the time he might be allowed to address them in

      bandying compliments , and would therefore state to them , as Dricfly as possible , what he considered to be then ; duty , if they wanted to ensure the success of the Association ; he said that the wives , mothers , sisters , aud daughters of tlie working classes of Aberdeen and the neighbourhood had the expending of all the money , or nearly all the money earned by them , which lie believed amounted to upwards of ten thousand pounds weekly ; now out of all this they were only getting about £ 40 a week , which , although a good sum , and about three times the amount that they drew at first , yet was only as a drop in the bucket compared to the whole . Mi . M . then shewed that if tliey wanted to have their children better fed , better clothed , and better lodged

      —if they wanted to have the means of giving them a better education—if they wanted to have the power of keeping them under their own hand , until their minds were more matured , and good habits formed , before they sent them forth to mix with a vicious and degenerate world , they would como promptly forward , and lend all the support in their power to this Association . They did not want them , he continued , to lose anything by supporting it ; they did not even call upon them to make any payment towards a share , unless they were quite able and willing : all they wanted was , that they would take care not to spend one farthing of their money anywhere else , when the profits on their trade would be placed to their credit , and as soon as it

      amounted to the price of a share they would become members , and enjoy , all the privileges of members who had paid their shares in cash . Mr . Macpherson further said , that he wished to guard against the idea that he bore any ill feeling against the shopkeepers , or that he wished to coerce them by theses means . No , no—he saw that they ( the Association ) wore only using tlioir own to help ; themselves , and could not be found fault with for so doing . But , said he , it- may be thought that this is but a small affair to promise such mighty results . Let those who thought so , recollect that this was only the first part of their operations—that , as yot , they were only receiving the profit on consumption ; but even this was a groat deal ; even in this

      there was a principle at work for their redemption from social and political thraldom—a principle which would soon work oufc their emancipation , for , when once set a going , it was never idle ; it lieu-icr slumbered nor slept ; for , said he , the members oi ' this Association cannot sit down to a meal that has not paid its quota ; cannot put on an article of clothing tuat has not paid its mito ; nay , the very bed on which they rest their wearied linibs , has yielded its proub towards the purchasing of their freedom , aud , through their freedom , the freedom ofthc whole hunwuv race . Yet this was only consumption ; bin some eight or ten years hence , when they had a lev thousand pounds to spire to set them a going ) a concern of spinning and weaving , like the Braodford » orks—when tlie members who would be cmplovcd

      there appointed , by a committee of their number , then- own managers and overseers ; when liicy received their weekly wages as at present—but when , in addition to that ; they received at the em of every six months the whole profits of the conce ™ divided among them , instead of going into the pocket ol an employer , then , and not till then , would this Association be in full operation . Mr . Macjviierson continued for some time in the same strain , and tnen condnflod V a powerful appeal to all present to come forward and aid , by every means in their power , in extending the influence and power of the Association . The meeting , which had been listening with the most breathless " attention during this ad-JJJ'c ss . then gave one general burst' of approbation . The body of tlie . Hall was then cleared , and the young men and maidens enjoyed the dance for a couple oi hours , when they separated in the highest good

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      humour wiih uauli other , and all expressing a wish that they might soon again iwrt ai « i spfcaa such another pleasant aud profitable evening ! Thus ended the first public appearance of this Association , which has been established by a few good Chartists , aml . is likely to prosper , and become a stay and protection to the poor and oppressed in this quarter . Aggregate Meeting of the Manchester Bcildiso Tkadi ; s . —An aggregate meeting ofthc Building Trades of Manchester was held in the Carpenters ' Hall , on Saturday evening-, Jan . nth , to take into consideration certain proposals made by Messrs .

      Pauling , lleufrey , and Co ., as the . terms on which the Carpenters' arid Joiners' strike could be terminated . Mr . Hulmc . the representative of the Painters' bod }' , was unanunously called to the chair . The delegates gave id tlioir vcpovts ; after which a somewhat stormy debate ensued , which ended by aresolutfon to the effect that the subject should be laid before the members of the _ various trades at their clubhouses , and their decisions , as to whether the strike should terminate on the terms proposed , be brought to another aggregate meeting , to be held for the purpose , iu tho Hall , on the evening of Tuesday , Jan . 14 th , at eight o'clock . '

      Leicester Fbamework-kkitters : —A large meeting of this oppressed body of operatives was held in the , Town Hall on Monday , JanuaiylStb . ( by perniissiqn . of the Mayor ) , to consider , on the best means of relieving the existing distress ,. and improving the condition of the Framework-knitters . ; also the adoption of a plan to raise 'funds'to can-v out" the law case now-pending in the Queen ' s Bench , on the Iega 4 lity of stopping'frame-rents : out of the earnings of the workers . At seven o ' clock the large and spacious building was crowded' to excess . Mr . T . Winters ; secretary , was unanimously elected to the chair ; when Mr . T . Smith , of Leicester , moved , and Mr . ' Benjamin Humphries , of Nottingham , seconded the Mowing resolution : — " That this meeting views with

      alarm the rapid decrease 111 our wages—tho uncontrollable power invested in the hands of men to reduce money from our gross earnings ( to any amount ) , whether wholl y or partly employed—the extensive practice of manufacturing spurious articles , and dressing them up as fashioned ones—the serious reductions that are made by undertakers from the warehouse priee- ^ tho giving out of yarn in a damp state , and refusing to deduct the weight oi" waste yarn , although the same has been delivered out as good yarn;—and this meeting is of opinion that the best and-most efficient means of relieving the general distress , and improving the condition of fraiueworkkuittcrs , is by . 1 total abolition of frame monopoly and frame charges—the establishment of local boards

      of trade—the giving oufc of tickets with the work , stating the weight and price per dozen or pound , for the article to be manufactured—the stamping oi all kinds of goods according to their quality—aud the adoption of tlio allotment oi" land system , at a moderate rent , according to the value of the laud , and under a lease of fourteen years , subject to such restrictions as are necessary for the good cultivation of the soil , and the security of the rent and taxes . " Mr . ( i . Buckby moved , and Mr . J . Ohawncr seconded , " That it is the opinion of this meeting that the only safeguard against the present abuses of the trade being continued and perpetrated without moderation , is to have a legislative enactment for our protection ; aud that this meeting is of opinion , that to advance

      such a measure , it is desirable that a , code of suggestions be drawn up on the questions named in the linst resolution , viz ., the abolition of all chargesthe delivery of a ticket with the work— -a fair allowance for waste yarns—the stamping of goods—the establishment of local boards of trade , to arrange all matters pertaining to the manufacture of wqollon , cotton , silk , thread , uinliiiii' , or any other kind of hosiery—to settle disputes between masters aud men concerning patterns , loss of time , inferior work , defrauds , intVingcnientoi'patents , the violation of agreements in prices and quality oi . work g-iven out to bo manufactured , &c . ; and the same to be laid before the Government , at or before the opening of Parliament . And that we , " the framework-knitters of

      Leicester , strongly urge on all iramesmiths , scttersup , sinker-makers , needle-makers , and others , to cooperate with us in forming and carrying on a consolidated union ofall branches , for our mutual protection . " Mr . J . Johnson moved , and Mr . Y 7 . Stanley seconded— " That this meeting , seeing the importance attached to the ¦ case now pending in the Court of Queen ' s Bench , concerning the right of men deducting money from our gross earnings , irrespective oi our approval or consent , do hereby pledge ourselves to subscribe for the carrying out of that trial ; and we will also aid and assist to the utmost of our power ,

      bv weekly contributions of one penny each , for the carrying out of the second resolution , and earnestly enjoin ail friends to assist us in this great work ; and the same to be collected by the several secretaries of the districts or branches , or by the general secretary . " —Mr . 13 . Lucas moved , and . Mr . Bodil seconded" That this meeting x'etui-ns its sincere thanks to the press for their exertions in our behalf , and to all those gentlemen who have kindly aided vis by pecuniary assistance ; and hope wo shall continue to have their support in this or any other lawful movement in seeking a redress of our grievances . " —All the resolutions were enthusiastically adopted .

      Meeting op Colliers . —Acitatiox van an Kiuuv-Houits' Bill . —On Monday afternoon , a meeting of thoOofficrs of tiie Bo \ ton district was held in the spacious ! yard of the beer-house of Mr . Richard Settle , Ohurdi Wharf ( adjoining the large gasometer ) , for the purpose oi ' petitioning Parliament lor a restriction of labour to eight hours per day . There was a , numerous attendance . Benjamin . Emiltori , an elderly man , from Ncwcastlc-tipon-Tyne , was called to the chair , aud commenced with a brief address oh the necessity of union among tho working classes ( and especially among the colliers ) , to defend themselves against the tyranny of their masters . Henry Inghani was then

      called upon . He said that the Colliers , of this country wore an oppressed people , but that the greater p ' prtion of their sufferings arose from then- stupidity and ignorance , and that , before they could be placed in a proper position in society , a * better spirit of love —of brotherly lcmdness—of confidence—would havo to be infused amongst them . They were too apt to be jealous , and reject the advice 01 those who woidd do them good , and who were then- best friends . One great grievance of which they had to complain was the hours of labour . They had to toil twelve or fourteen hours a day , so that they had no opportunity of enjoying rational amusement , or of cultivating their minds . This was a great evil , and he would

      have every collier remember that redress could alone coine from themselves . There were persons who had the assurance to say that tho colliers , were too ignorant to know what was good for them ; but he would have his fellow-workmen to inform these wise men , that they knew , not only when they were robbed of a fair remuneration ijjH' their labour , but that they also knew eight hours per day to bo sufficient for a man to lajiouv in the bowels of the earth . All they wanted was justice between man and mail , and they ought never to rest satisfied until they obtained it in full measure . —James Price asked whether any man in his senses could believe that the miners oi this country were holding meetings , and . subscribing money , without liaving grievances to redress ? Their

      opponents in the press asserted that they were too ignorant to know when they had a fair day ' s wages for a fair day ' s work , and that their ofcject was to take all control out of tho hands of the masters , so that they might be enabled to say wo will have this , or we will have that . Now , this was utterly untrue . The Manchester Guardian stated that tlicir wage would average £ 1 per week since the advance was made ; that they were now asking for a further adyauoo of IA . ; that , should it be obtained , they would immediately ask for ljtl . more ; that , whilst this struggle was going on between the masters aud the men , machinery would have to stand idle for want of i ' uel ; and then the Chartists expected to obtain -what they were aiming at , in the state of anarchy which might ensue . It was well known , however , that this

      was not a political question . All they asked for was a fair reward for their labour , and they were not to be diverted from it by such tricks as this . It had been said that they could get 8 s . a-day ; but if they had 5 s . they could not get a meeting like ' that ; and if they had 4 s . Mr . Roberts would soon cease to be employed in their behalf . Tlie fact was that they had not , upon an average , los . per week , nor even 12 s . He would challenge contradiction to what he said . The masters h ;\ 3 obtained an advance of fourpenec per cwt . from the public and had only given to the Collier an' advance of one ihrthing . What could they think , then , of newspapers which had mn do such statements as those ol the JMcsto- Guardian ? They were about tffnetitionparliamentivraa Light Hours' BUI ; , but in hh opinion , they ought not to work mto tu ~ + t'fi

      our were sirtmacut to supply the demand , and for that four they ought to have wages to provide them with , the neces ^ mes and tho comforts of life k 0 " in Yorkshire , the Cohere were' contributin g one shilling per week to the funds of the Union . and if tho whole body say 40 000 , would do theSame they would have a fund sufficient to purchase land and employ surplus hioour , and thus wages mfght be kept up . 'Ihe association was . daily on the iSerease vet uo . Jfa . cfee * - flt o ^ wild tii ^ f oSltt were tired oi supporting it . He could mention one district where formerly only £ 10 coiud bc rcceiv a fortnight , but where £ *) had tfitX

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      f ^ f ^ v ^ - ^ effa Jrzrfst ^ ft , ^ n ^ f ^ < received . Was that any proof of decay ? Now , as to the Eight Hours' Bill , he should like to ask what they would do if Parliament refused to sanction it ?—( A voice in the crowd : "Why , we'd pass it oiirselves . " )—That was just the thing he should like to be done . But were they sufficiently , united and determined to carry it out 1 Would they put the clock back , or give tho banksman a pint of ale to let them send up another tub a day ?—( Laughter ) . lie would not say that they would accomplish the passing of an Eight Hours' Bill either this year or next ; but , if they remained true to thonisolvos , they would V assuredly tvi \ nnpl \ in the end . —Charles Parkinson , a v Collier from the countv of Durham , next addressed ^

      the meeting :, and was followed by John Ottie , a Yorkshireman , who asserted that he knew one colliery where each tub held six cwt . of coal , and where the men had to supply six of these tubs to the ton . He also stated that he had seen the Manchester Guardian whan in Staffordshire , and that , the statement it made about tlie iunus of the association Deinguiuier the control of certain parties was utterly untrue . Mr . Roberts ascended the platform , and was . received with loud cheering . After some preliminary remarks , he stated , that in Ins opinion the working classes of this country were never before so thoroughly convinced of the benefits of union as at the present moment ; and if they were but honest to each other , no power on earth could resist thdv just demands . in

      ¦ tins , iiowever , tlioy had too often tailed . They had allowed their fellow-workmen too often to be crushed by the power of wealth ; but he rejoiced to say , that they were now taking a higher and a nobler position . They were beginning to look upon the Wrongs of tlicir fellow-men as injuries inflicted Upon themselves ; and from this period he ' believed the working classes would hereafter date their generation . Formerly , ignorance of their own . position led them , when oppressed , to resort to brute force ; but now union had led them to ascertain , that there was law for the poor man as well as for thc _ . rich , and through it they were content to defend their rights . A few years ago , if they were discontented , the masters treated their complaints with contempt , well

      knowing that if tliey left work hunger would make them return to it even upon worse terms than those upon . which they had left . But now these . complaints were laid before a delegate meeting ; and , if the people were oppressed , their cause was taken up by the whole district , and thus the employers ' . were made to feel that-they could not ! do wrong in" connection with . tho stability of the union , and that was injudicious " strikes .,. " When one colliery struck , it was the duty of other collieries to support the hands put of employment ; but then care should be taken ' that thisibe not too frequent , otherwise the extent of the levies would cause discontent , and the destruction of the association . " A strike should not take place , except i ' roiu some act of

      gross tyranny , and then the sympathies of others would be drawn towards tho oppressed , aud support would bc cheerfully granted . In Northumberland and Durham , the union had been almost destroyed by an indiscriminate strike . It was thus that strikes got into disrepute ; but when made upon sufficient grounds , and with discretion , they were the honour and the strength of tho working classes . The union liml now existed eighteen months , and was at this moment stronger than at any former period ; and if improper strikes were avoided , it would prove a groat boon to the colliers as a body . Let tho newspaper which had been alluded to , point to a strike at anyone colliery which had not been successful against the master . Let them , then , act' with prudence and care . Let them avoid general strikes ; and , when they found it necessary to resist the oppression of one master , or the masters of one district , they might

      rely upon doing- it with success . When they had anything to complain of , let them meet their masters in a spirit of kindness—in a spirit of mutual dependence—and never resort to a styike until all other means have failed . Having done this , they would enter upon the struggle with a feeling that they were in the right , and tliey could bear their privations with a cheerfulness which other circumstances would not secure . Lot them pursue sin honest and straightforward course , and care nothing what the press , or other opponents , might say agaiust them . With no cause for distrust , let them repose implicit confidence in their officers . From what had been said by a certain newspaper , it was suggested to him that a resolution should be proposed , expressive of . confidence in these officers ; but hisraply was , that the best resolution was to be found in the report , whom ti «> delegates again confirio'i the manra of the union info Mioiehr . mls .

      Sraraioxs fob Wages . —On Monday last , at the Boltoii Borough Court , Mr . Thomas Birch , cotton spinner and manufacturer , Little Bolton , was summoned by a eardei , named Janios Uothwell , for £ 1 12 s ., being ' a fortnight's wages . Roth well aliened that he had been induced to leave another situation to go to Mr . Birch , and that ho was afterwards turned off without a moment's notice . On tho other hand , Mr . Birch stated , that he found Rothwell neglecting his work , and allowing tho machinery to stand , and that he was very insolent when he complained of his conduct . —Tho Mayor said , that if Mr . liircb was dissatisfied with , his work , he ought to have given him a fortnight's notice . —Mr . Darbishirc said ,, thc magistrates were very strict in requiring workpeople to give notice ^ before leaving their employment , and it was equally necessary that they should require a similar act of justice on the part of masters . Mr . Birch was ordered to pay the amount , with expenses .

      Ttmx-ouxs at Bunr . —¦ The hands " at Messrs . Walker and Oo . ' s foundry still remain out . They , together with the turn-outs at Messrs . Simpson , Blond , and llowarth's , meet daily in the large room at the Hare and . Hounds public-house , top of Bolton-street , Burv . The number of turn-outs ia upwards of 400 . ' The hands at Mr . Hartley ' s cotton mill , at Ileywood , resumed work on Tuesday morning , the dispute having been amicably arranged . The . hands at Mr . John Hilton Kay ' s " mill , who turned out for a small advance of wages a niohtb ago , are still out .

      General Meeting op me Swaiawahe Weaves , —A general meeting of the sillc , cotton , and woollen smnilwavc weavers was held in the Hall of Science , Campfield , to take into consideration the propriety of forming a society for the mutual support of each branch . The meeting was well attended . Mr . Andrew Scholeh ' eld was unanimously called to the chair , who opened tho business by stating the circumstances which had led to the calling oi' this meeting , one of which was that a few of them had had an interview with one of the masters , who took the opportunity of telling them that he was about to reduce theic wages . They thought of asking for an advance , but not" haying an understanding amongst themselves , they had called that meeting . Mr . Charles Moors ,

      in a sensible speech , moved the following resolution" That this meeting sees the . necessity of forming A society of the silk , and cotton smaliware weavers of Manchester and its vicinity , in order to adopt means to secure a proper remuneration for then labour . " The resolution was seconded by Mr . Smith in a neat speech . Mr . Jackson supported it , and when put to the vote it was carried unanimously . Mr . Saunders moved the second resolution . During his address Air . James Leach entered the room , and was received with rapturous applause . The resolution was—1 " That in the opinion of this meeting former endeavoum to establish a permanent price for labour by moans of strikes have been ineffectual , and have entailed great loss of capital ; that instead thereof .

      capital ought to bc applied to the rental of land , which will enable the labourer . to get a comfortable living without competing with his fellow labourer , to the injury of employer and employed . " Mr . Saunders entered at length into . the bench'ts of this plan , and in a masterly manner proved the injury of strikes , showing by facts &m \ figures' that the money spent on strikes , if laid out on the land , would notonly make the society stronger , but tend at the same time to improve the moral and social condition of tho members . Mr . Wright seconded the resolution , which was-supportcd by Mr . Jamos Leach , who entered into the merits of the resolution in his usual eloquent and convincing manner . Ho said that statesmen had spent their time in endeavouring to facilitate production , but Tinirnv - £ l > mir *> 1 i + j-wt * si > n 4-tiIK .. j . T . _ ... rrri ... \ T » i- >*» n 4-rm /»!» + ¦ ~ w ui uwwiwumiil iiilHUU

      .... uuugu , , tlHJj Wltlguu them how to produce ; and it waste Inuv . i to bead their minds to the proper distribution vi thai Viluch their labour produced . He refuted the . fallacy that England was getting poorer ; and sai'l th ' &t sokuj time ago the political economists said that England would become bankrupt for want of ii ' . oiusy , \ vxt the tact was , that too much money was likely 1 . 0 hiiwx t ^ 1 - country to ruin . Money is valueless ' ir- l ! i : we " i !> . > i have it , yet they who produced were starving for wain ot it . lie then referred to the present goodtraJi , and stated that , so sure as panics had come before , so sure they would come again . He referred to the years

      1885 and 1836 , when , in Lancashire , 1 C 9 new factories were built ; the . consequence of which was , a glut in the market . Sueli was their present position ; ior at this moment there were 3 . 00 new factories in course oi' erection in tlie same county . Mr . Leach retired amid much . cheering . After a friendly discussion , m which several gentlemen took part , an amendment was proposed to the following effect : — " Tliat , instead of talcing land , we commence with tho first week ' s contribution to keep a co-operative shop . " On the amendment being put , . there were three bands held up ; t | ic motion was , therefore , carried with an overwhelming majority . Mr . Barret moved , and Mr . ^ hadwich . seconded : — " Thiifc . in order to cany out tho

      foregoing objects , each member pay one PM"V \ Pcl , Jli . * subscription . " Mr . Edwards moved , anM *^ - . ^" seconded :- " That the awne of this sopiely be the Smaliware Weavers' Mutual Bene / it Society . iuo meeting then proceeded . to elect a general secreaij . The thanks of tlie meeting were givesi to tlie cjairmanj and tho business tcniiinaicd . Laxcashire MixEna .-The next general ¦ delegato meeting of Lancashire Miners wi 11 bo hddon jhg day , Jan . 21 , at the house of Mr . I to ^ ffi New Inn , Bacup ; chair to be taken at eleven o owew in the forenoon . A public meotnig m 1 « JK » gj *« M j which will bc addressed by W . P' - ^^ Vgfc fl other gentlemen . Tlie levy for the fortnight is is . w > - per member .

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      LATER FROM THE UNITED STATES . Livebfoox ,, Toesdat . —The British and North American royal mail steam-ship Aoadia , Captain Harrison , arrived in the Mersey at an early hour this morning . Congress . —Axxexatiox . —Another joint resolution , providing lor the annexation of Texas to the United States , " in . conformity with the treaty of 1 S 03 for the purchase of Louisiana ,. " making way through the House of Representatives , having been introduced , read a , first and second time , and referred to the committee of the whole house , in one day . The flew Yark Herald states , that annexation would be consummated in the course of a few days by both houses , on a joint resolution , composed of ' that just noted and the plan introduced by Mr . Weller , and detailed in our previous summary . ¦ The Texian Question would be called up in the house about

      the 30 th ultimo . . No further agitation ot the Oregon question had taken place . State News . —The " Anti-Rent" troubles in the state of New York continue , and are multiplying . Troops have been sent into the disturbed districts , and mischief ia expected . The Senate of Missouri hadpassed a joint resolution , loaning ( virtually giving ) a company of Oregon emigrants the two brass field pieces and arms rarnished by the General Government to the state . The Ohio Legislature had passed resolutions opposing the annexation of Texas as uuconstiitional—as involving the country in an unjust war with Mexico—as rendering the United States liable for the debts of Texas—and as involving their country in guilt , and subjecting it to the reproach of cherishing , sustaining , and perpetuating the evils of slavery , by a majority of seven votes—the numbers being ayes 33 ; noes 31 .

      , , . , Slavbbt . —The slave-holders seem determined to check the Abolitionists entering their territories . Miss Delia Webster , recently convicted of aiding slaves to escape at Lexington , Kentucky , has been sentenced to two years' confinement in the Peniteutentiary ; tlio llev . Afr . Torry , at Baltimore , convicted of a similar act , to several terms of confinement , amounting in the whole to seven years and three months ; and Mi-. Walker ? Missouri , and Mr . Kelly , in Virginia , have had the like sentences passed upon them .

      DflEiDfOL Sieam Eoat AcciDENT . — -The Cincinnati Gazette ofthe 2 Ist ult . contains an account of a disastrous collision between two steam boats , the one bound from New Orleans for Nashville , the other from Memphis for that place , by \ yhieh the former was entirely demolished . Iler hull parted from her cabin and sank immediately . ; tho cabin floated off with the persons in it , and waslandcd a short distance from the scene of the disaster : thirty-one lives are said to have been lost .

      MEXICO . Important News . —MiEon . or the Revolution . — Alleged Secket Commxatio . - . io uxiie Mexico to the Umted States '—The nseonnts from Mexico represent that country to be is a state of distraction far greater than previous ae % uuts hjyve given . General Parcdes , the insurgent genrral , is stated to have increased his force to 1 ( 000 men , and the disaffection is said ta have spreac Santa Anna Lad left Guadalonpe , with an arciy of about a similar number , on the 21 st of iSoTcnifca-, for Queretare , where the insurgents were cttiemU-ated , cam-ing with him a large sum of money . U the day ot his departure he issued an address : o the people ci ftiVvir-o . which occupies nearly nn ;; columns in hi

      c ' casor of Vcra Cruz , displays great , a < -t , if writtej ; tvith much apparent candour , and j . uou j ds in proibSions of patriotism and self-den : ! lie renews the historv of Mexico from 1821 to t £ present tune , aud takes ior himself sufficient credi / or his nulitoy and civil services during thatperiov , lie disavows Iiavino-waUe any attempt to assumfeoowsr , dissolve Congress or usurp the functions of ail ; of tne departments He even aiiceis to coinplaiiijCf tie load of responsibilities that had been throwi > upon luniby the plan of Tucubaya , which left hit ler a tune , dsi&uurssittfi ; * hsrtiSs ^ tssA hSSa , according to his own expressionexceedingly

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    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Jan. 18, 1845, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1298/page/1/