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''i' uy ne ever tred ~ his family for a cough or
cold IS decoctlon Of the leaves of the nine tree
swcCcned ith loaf sugar TO be freely drant warn
when gong to bed at night, and cold through the day
IL A meeting Of several elerg,men Of the Diff
ierent evangelical denominations Of this city, con
yencd on Friday, the 81 instant, at half past four
O'Clock, PM, at the lecture room Of Trinity Church
Tor The purpose Of deyisIng means for circulating
throughout the city the publications Of the American
Tract Society
On motion, the Rev II. Slringfcllow was called TO
the Chair, and the Rev. S. b Sutherland opnointed
Secretary MIR II w. Pcrson, an Agent of the
American Tract Society, being present, was called
upon and made statements to the meeting in teCe-
renee to the operations Of that Institutions wier,-
upon, the Rev $ Tuston submitted to the meeting a
sere, Of resolutions, which we're seconded by the
Rev. }. c. Smith and, after brief discussion, MN
inousiy adopted and as follows
Ro,ortd That we regard with the deepest interest
the efforts heretofore, and at pre- emit made by the
American Society 10 furnish for our country, al #,
essential cost, sanciihe4 literature and to reach
ever, family Of the natlyn with a message Of Saliva
ton by means Of the printed page.
Rttoired That We rejoice IN the Providence which
has sent amongst us of the Agents Of that inst
tuition, and that we will unite our efforts with his 10
carry the invaluable publications Of that Society 10
every family Of our city.
ResOircd, That for the furherance Of this object the
claims OF this enterprise he presented to our rcspcc-
1--we congregations and that will cndeayor { Sc
cure from among them the voluntary $ ryicc Of
sufficient number Of individuals 10 visit personally
every family in the city, and Offer to them the vol
umes Of The society
Resoired That after The subject shall have been
thus presented to rie individual congregations pub
lic union Getting he held, which shall be addrcsse
by clergymcn Of the different denominations and
such other individuals as may be scleced--aiter
which the circulation Of the volumes shall be CON,
nenced ond prosecuted
The meeting, having united with the Rev. d.. Lau-
&c, adjourned.
HORACE STBINGFELLOW Chairman.
$. u. SUTuERLkNp, Secretary.
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SCENE on THE Missrs,rrL-" What kind Of wood
is that;n
cts cord wood, replied the chopper. with the
greatest non-chalancc.
Ito" long has it been cut :" enquired the anxious
captain.
-Four feet said the chopper.
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Exercise clean shirt, and conscience clear and
unsPoIted, are the great Promoliyes Of health and
happiness.
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NEw YoRk. October l6. 1873.
HENRY L. PIERPONT, Sec'y

The editor Of the 81. Louis Republican has receiy-
ed the following letter from NJ c. FIELD Esq who
accompanied Sir WILLIAM DRUMMoyp srrw,pr ON
his late excursion to the Rocky Mountains:
OCTOBER LIST, 1943.
Dear Chambers We are comm, a,d -, i
portion OF our party will hand you this We have on
" yet to zee the Pawnees, and then, hey for home :
Look for n ~ week perhaps lie IS time after rec,i,,
OF ms We are all safe and sound and in the finest
heSl' PARTICULARLY The 81 Louis boys, kennett Walk
er, Chouic5u, Lowry, kennerly, Menard Clarke and
al The rest They will have deal to tell Won about
the bloody work among the buffalo, and, indeed our
hunting sport has been Of lively and exciting interest
ms Is all have time to say in fact am in such
hurry That had almost forgotten TO say where we
are we are on the Nebaska, or Platte lust below
the fork. 49, 0"
Yours, truly, in the snow,
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FRENCH SpOLIATIoNs.--We extract The follow ing
letter, addressed TO gentleman of New York, from
Of the papers of that city
NEW YoRK, October l6 1913
Sir At meeting Of the committee Of citizens Of
this State, interested in claims for spolations by
France prior TO 1900 il resolved TO call con
ventlon of the claimants, TO be held in the city Of
New York prior TO the meeting Of Congress
The Convention will accOrdihg assemble al the
Athenaum," 34o Broadway, in this city on We'd
neday the 18th day Of November inst at 10 o'clock
A. NJ and you are respectfully invited 10 confer ith
other claimants ia your place of residence, aud Its
vicinity TO secure full representation al the
above meeting 1t Is considered important that pull
llcy OF the intended meeting should be promug gated
and you would greatly aid the object by SO doing e.
lAer through the newspapers vthers. 100, a. sou
may deem ut.
HENRY L. PIERPONT So.
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The New York State elections take place on
Tuesday next
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n5-ln mentioning the arrival Of the Posmas-
ter General, in yesterdays paper, we should
have stated that his return TO the Metropolis
was postponed several weeks in consequence oil
an accidental injury sustained in Kentucky.
The Postmaster General was accompanied
by r. Wickliie, jr.,.. Esq, Charge d'Ahaires to
Sardinia.
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The steamship Hlbernia, Captain Judkin,. left
Boston on Wednesday afternoon at three O'Clock for
Halifax and Liverpool She has 80 passengers, Her
mail bags contain upwards Of 1900 letters
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sSOw.-Tbcre was slight fall of snow this morn
ing in our city and neghborhood.
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The Postmaster wrote the following answer:

Tar DEMOCRATIC REVIEW for November has
been sent TO Us by Mr.. G. Brooke, Pennsylvania
avenue between Sd and 4 streets. Il is en-.
beIshed with an engraving Of "the Card Play
ers," Illustrative Of a sketch Of SyJcr Downe.
hylle, by Joseph G. Neal and in addition CON
tains a variety Of highly interesting matter.
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From GOO to 1000 barrels of beef are packed dali,
in Chicago.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-11-04

Col RcnAED NJ Johnson has arrived in New
York
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'rRE A CoUcn On CoLD-The editor Of H.,
Baltimore Farmer am Gardner saws tat Tie be.,
remedy he ever tried in his family for cough or
cold IS decocton Of the leaves Of the pine tree
'we'"ned with loaf sugar, to be freely drank warn,
Nucn going 10 bed OF night. and cold throueh The daN
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No BANK-A REVENUE TARlFF-No DisTR
BUrIoN-No ABoLIrIoNIsM-A STRICT coNsrfuo
TIoN OF THE CONSTITUTION, AS BY JEFFERSON
NJ PUBLIC DEBT--AN ECONOMICAL ADMiNisrRA
TIoS OF Pubic AFFAiRs--AND UNIVERSAL SUI
FRAoE WITH UNIVERSAL EDUCATION.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-21

The Portsmouth On. H. Journal declares j, 10 be The
"strong desire Of many Of the prominent Wings oil
that State to run MIR. Webster for Pfesiden. at the
next election The Boston Courier states, that many
Wings in Massachusetts would cordially concur IN
the proposition-but whether "any such action wi!
ever take plsce-or whether MIR. Webster would con-
sent 10 it-are questions which the Courier has "no
disposition to ag,tate at this time" The "Democrat'c
Review" marks out the course Of the Wings lt"ys,
that "the main majority OF them will undoubtedly
rally TO the Presidential contest under Mr.. Clay, with
Tariff Protection their only distinctive idea Of party
doctrine. To be sure the contest is hopeless one for
them, bat il will probably be CALAMITY fought. Mr..
Webster opposing as strongly as is in his power The
public influence which, despite of his great order Of
ability he is able TO eld against the Of the p'r'
ty on Mr. Clay but vainly Sink or swim, i've or de
all the &c spirit Of The party is warmly de-
voted to the latter and trencherous arguments oil
availability will be sgan allowed to postpone his right
to The highest honor in their power 10 bessow on hn':
that of being their chosen chief 10 fall st the head ="
their party array in the faed field OF defeat when 50
soon awaits them.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-21

TuE GREAT SALE-Yesterday, the Sheriff OF Inc
Commercial Court proceeded to sell at public auc.
ton certain notes, mortgages, and other obligations
seized by the United States in her SUIT against INV
U. Bank The assets offered Tor sale amoun' to
Sl,700oG0 their iace-'o ascertain .ne'f tn ~" ns,c
value m,qb, nuzze the most ssgacIous. Tie sale
commenced yesterday, and was continuep until
ocl ok, and will be resumed this morning There are
many curious facts connected with the 81 it Of The
States VS. The u States Bank but we az prehend those
facts vii, never meet the public gaze, or be regarded
in nroner noinl of view by the par' les who most
interested in insce being done l. is true, cores
pondent has promised US some int resting particulars
and II is possible some Of the CT .rryngs here may
not escape The knowledge of Or keen sighted secre
sary of the Treasury, still mel anchoy experience IS al
hand to warrant fears OF little regard being mao t'
the interests of Uncle Sam
[vtp orr ans Republican, July IL.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-21

A GREAT WISD-FALL AN extraordinary visitation
Of unexpected good fortune has lately a family
residing IN this village, which pa;akes not lit
lie OF the romantic md has created considerable
sntion in our community. By The last will and tesla.
ment of James Hoser, Esq, of Hacketstown county
Of Carlow, Ireland, who recently died. possessed of
large land estates, money in the funds and other pro.
per,es, The whole of his accumulated wealth has been
devised 10 his grandson, William Henry Hoser, son
of Mrs c. Iiosier estmabe lady, whose resdence
has been in this place for some years past Mrs H has
only been able, with great economy and industry
bring up and daughter in respectable manner, and
the singular fortune which has suddenly been show
cred down upon her family, ls therefore, mos. oppor-
tune. The lucky devsee IL lad about eleven years
of age By the icsalors direction, he be educated
and provided for handsomely until he aains The age
o % years and then he is 10 upon the
of bis proper the present value of which is set down
two millions ofdullass. THIS good brought
TO him last week By gentleman Of New York, himself
connected by marriage with the family abroad.
hinderhook Sentinel.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-21

aGrand R.jOicings!"-The New Orleans Courier
of The 10Th says "The late unparalleled victories .,
the Democracy in Louisiana, were celebrated las.
evening. in conformity to the programme, pre'".u'g
screed upon by the Executive CommIttees q.
O'Clock, p ~, a national salute Of twenty,s'x go'.
was fred on the Place d'Armes. At O'CLOCK,
salute of fifty guns fred from each mune'pa'v'
after which, an immense concourse of Democea" -.
sembled at the ST. Louis Ball Room, where snof' ID
dresses delivered by messrs Sde, b'Ilon, a." ~.
Bryce. That vast room was so crowded Us !" o
comfortable procession Of the Democracy was 'pe
formed, which marched with an excellent oanu =.
music through the principal streets Of the eff1 Star
cpalities. In the procession, was borne aio. on
Spangled Banner, and large illuminated oai'o'A'
which were inscribed the words;
"Truih is omnipoient and public justice ee''a"'
aThe procession halted, in its progress, before ~.
doors of the most conspicuous Democrats ana h,od
ed them with huzzas and favore tunes oy 'ne ,g.ed
but we have not heard Of single insult being
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-21

DEATH OF CoMMAsDER DALLAs-The Troy Wing
Of Thursday last announces the death of Alexander j.
Dallas, late Brown, Commander in the United States
Navy. He died at the Troy House, in that city, the
previous day. He arrived in Troy in the month Of
May accompanied BY bis daughter, his way to Sara
toga for The benefit Of his health but account Of the
GOODNESS Of The weather at that time preferred remain
ing in that CITY His health gradually declined until
the day of his death.
Mr.. Dallas was a native of Connecticut, and me-
phew of The late Alexander J. Dallas Secretary of the
Treasury under Mr.. Madison. He entered the Navy
about twenty-five years ago, and had seen much SER
vice.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-21

Dinner WORTH HAvrSe.-A gentleman residing
in the vicinity of this city invited his children-threr
daughters and son-,o dine with him on the Fourth
of July. In The course Of the meal, which we pre-.
sumo was one worthy Of the celebration of Independ
ence IN every sense of the word package placed
before each of the four containing securities 10 the
amount Of Too Hundred thousand Dollars-making of
course in the aggregate Eight Hundred thousand Dol.
lars. This truly generous parent had already as we
learn, bestowed liberal allowances upon his children.
We need hardly add that they arrived years Of DIS
cretion and can appreciate the Affection confidence
and mnnifcent spirit which prompted the gift Large
as it vas, the father retains ample fortune for his
own enjoyment.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-21

~ We understand that certain Office seekers of this
State, of doubtful fixed political character at
home, but who pass themselves of as Democrats at
Washington, are beleaguering President Tyler, in
the name of the Democracy of Michigan, for Office
the President and his cabinet desire to make appoint
ments in Michigan, in accordance with the wishes Of
the Democracy of the State and with credit and honor
to the appointing power they should wait, before they
make any changes, until November next, when we will
elect unanimous Democratic delegation 10 Congress,
who viii! carry to Washington the wishes Of their con
slituents this subject. The Administration will
then, and not till then, be able to act undrrsandngy
and wisely in making appointments in this quarter
rDeirnn Erke Pres, Jutu 8.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-21

PENNSYLVANIA CANALS The Pittsburg papers con
tain statement of The tolls received there from the
9Th OF April, the day which the canal was opened
this season. 10 the Both Of June The nj received
during this time was 500 S55 IT, There were received
during the corresponding time last year only S6 647
40, showing gain favor of the present year Of So,
2O5 80. Among the leading articles shipped Eastward
from the opening Of navigation THIS season, to the Both
of June, s4767 barrels of Flour, 7,244 SOB lbs
Of Bacon and 9,3O3 765 lbs of Tobacco The quantity
Of Flour and Bacon nearly double that of last year
and The shipments of Tobacco this season show an in.
crease of 1900 900 pounds over 1912.
This highly favorable condition Of things is very
mainly attributable to the policy adopted by the
State Of Pennsylvania, in making material reduction
in the rates of toll, which measure has induced large
quantities of Western produce 10 take The Pennsyl-
yana route TO market, that would otherwise have
sought other avenues 1t is believed too, that The in.
PRODUCTION Of the "Truck system" as it is termed has
had no little influence 10 bringing about the augmen-
tation Of business referred to-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-21

Not long since, there great deal said in some
of the newspapers concerning the destruction Of come
Bibles at Champlain, New York, by direction of Ca
,holic Priest. Lately, Committee composed of both
Catholics and Pro,eatants have, at the request of
Bishop Hughes, inquired into the matter, with view
to acqua'nt the public with the facts They report that
some forty Bibles were burnt-that it was done by
Mr. Telman, missionary from Canada, and recently
from France, in opposition to the express wishes OF
the resident Priest, and that the Bishop of Montreal
promptly condemned the act within FIVE days The
Bibles were distributed by Protesian against the de-
clsred wishes of the Catholics, with whom they were
eft.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-21

Letters have been received from Mr.. Perkins, the
American Missionary in Persa. TO the 10th May, at
which Time he had reached Trebisond, city of fifty
thousand people The Black Sea, with his family and
Mar Yohannan He writes that, with the remarkable
extension OF commerce. the facilities Of diusinp Chris.
,ian influence also increase. The amount of goods
nov sent annually from this city the mountains
mas increased to thirty thousand households The la
bors of the American Missionaries in the East are be
ginning to be highly appreciated only for the pecu-
liar religious objects to which they devoted but
for the ample and valuable contributions they are max.
ing to the pathological geographical, and clinical sci
ences.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-21

TIE UNITED STATES CorRr.-The charge fudge
MLean to the Jury in the slave case, has disappointed
that portion of the Wing party, who are opposed TO
so unscrupuous as TO wish judicial officer TO so adm'-
Meter his duties would render him popular with that
class Of individuals who are opposed to Mr. Cays sla-
very principles
The Judge proved himself above the estimate in
which his honor and honesty were held by q class of
parzans, who would sink every thing, moral and poll
tica into The petty schemng of politics. and make The
Judiciary itself subsevent TO personal and political
advantage Cincinnati Enquirer. July Is.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-21

THE OREGoS CoSvENTIoS.-lt appears that nntey
six delegates, representing nine OF the United States,
were present at the Convention held in Cncinncti,
the Sd, 4th, and 9th inst In the ofihe proceed
lngs letter was read from Gen. Cass, insisting strong
y upon the right of this country to the territory the
Pacific, and the necessity Of maintaining that right
against the claims of Great Britain, s'come what may"
The resolutions passed much to the same effect,
and urge upon Congress the duty of establishing line
of posts from Missouri River to the Ocean, and pro-
vidng naval force for the protection Of emgraus and
settlers declaration of the opinions of the conven-
ton was prepared and has been pnblished
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-21

RESULTS CT DEMOCRATIC RULE.-lt 10 a true say
ing that as Democracy rises, the country prospers
and as Whiqgery triumphs, the country sinks" To
this may be added the equally true assertion, that De-
mocracy and economy 60 hand in hand The following
relating to New Hampshire IS among the many proof:
Of what we say, and if the Voters OF Maryland
would but drive the Wing faction from the Senate,
and place it in The hands Of honest and economical
Democrats we would see the good effects OF eco
nomy, retrenchment and reform demonstrated ~ les
sennp of taxes and in time complete removal OF the
burdens which now keep each mans " nose TO the
grind stone" baltimore Republican.
Ne,o Hampshire The Legislature Of this good old
Democratic State assembled the 9Th instant, and it
will adjourn to morrow having transacted all necessary
business in the space Of three ,oeeks time. Here's
lesson for her sister States. Even Old Virginia. so
accustomed TO gire lessons in Democracy aud Eco
nomy. NAV take one here with much advantage.
The principle of Individual Liability Of Stockholders
was reairmed by strong vote; and thus one Stale 10
effectuay shielded against the legased robbery Of
swindng corpora,ions. "Set down mark of progress
here For the last fifteen years, New Hampshire has
been Democratic Siaie-Democratic in every depart
ment of her government She is consequently free
from the embarrassment into which other States have
plunged themselves By exaVance, and reckless appro
priations for Internal improvement She has no worth
less property her hands, nor is sue in debt to the
amount Of the first red cent. All in ALL New Hampshire
may be presented to her sister States and the world
triumphant argument living evidence TO show ths
practical results Of practical Democracy. Thank Goo
we were born in New Hampshire.
[Petersburg, pa., Republican, June "a.
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OFFICIAL.

OFFICIAL.
GHsERAL ORDERS, HEApquAaTsss OF aH na as@''
Adjuiant General Omee,
NJ 40 Washington, July Z, lS43.
Promotions and appointments IN Inc army OF tne y
c aimee the publication Of "General ORDERS, NO. 10
Of March 6, 1S43.
l. PROMOTIONS.
CoRps OF ESGISEERs
p,a,e, ID Lieut. w S. Rosencrans, to be I'd Lieute.
nant, April 3, 1s43, rice Bu'ler' deceased-(oreve'
July i, 1922
FIRST REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
Lieutenant Colonel l. Crane, of the 9TH Artillery,
~ he Colonel June 81, 1543, rice Eusts, deceased
SECOND REcMEsr OF ARTILLERY
Brevet Major W. L. McClintock, Captain Of the Sd
Artillery 10 be Major June 81, 1s43, oiee Payne,
promoted.
THIRD REcrMEsT OF ARTILLERY.
First I,eut. VIM WALL TO be Captain, June q, 1Si3,
rice McClintock, promoted.
Second Lieut.. w II. Churchill, to be First Lieute-
nant, June 81, lS43, riee Wall, promoted.
Breyet Cd Lieut. Joseph Stewart OF Inc st Artillery,
to be cd Lieutenant, June 81, ls43, rice Churchill,
FOURTH REG1MExT OF ARTILLERY.
Major NJ M PAYNE. of the Second Artillery, to be
Lieutenant Colonel, June 81 lS43, rice Crane, pro
NOTED.
Fret tieu,, Samuel Woods, TO be Captain, February
81, lS43 oiec Brown, promoted;
Second Lent James Belaer, TO be First Lieutenant
February ~, 1913, riee Woods, promoted
Rrevst Cd Lieut. R. w. kirkham OF the "a Infantry,
10 be Cd Lieutenant February 81, 1S43, pies Belger,
promoted (brevet July ], lo422
SEVENTH REGIMENT OF INFANTRY.
Capt Jacob Crown, of the 9th Infantry 10 be Major,
February 81, ls43, rice Nelson deceased.
EiGmrH REGIMENT OF INFANTRY.
Rrave. % Lieut. c. Hail. of the ls Infantry, 10 be Cd
Lieutenant, July /, ls43, rice ccalmont' resigned
(brevet July l, 1e12)
H. The following named Cadets, graduates of the
Military Academy, are attached TO the Army super
nn,o,a,y officers with the Brcuct of Cd Lieutenant in
conformity with the law and the direction of the Pre-
sdent, TO rank from July l, lS43
Brert End Lieu,enans attached to the Corps Of Topo'
graphical Engineers.
COMPANY AND REGIMENT.
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New ORLEANS. july IL,

NV ORLEANS, July 1T.
Later From Me1ieo The ship Vistula, Capt, Sny
der, arrived here yesterday, with about $50 spe
Gle She sailed from Vera Cruz the LIST inst, and
left but one American vessel in port bound for this
place For more than a week before the sailing of the
Vls,uln, the people Of Vera Cruz had been withou,
any news from f"calan Nor were they much better
informed OF what passing in the Capital and ine.
rior Of Mexico. All was, however, SAID 10 he quiet.
1cpubiicGn.
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NJ I'm ORA y ID A..
Trnncc-.

Second Lieut. G. w. Rams of the Corps of Engi.
neers, to the 4th Artillery, 70 take effect on the hap
pening of the first vacancy in that Regiment.
Second Lieut.. Henry Little Of the 9Th Infantry, TO
the 9Th Infantry, to take place the Army Register,
next below Lieut. Henshaw.
Brevet Cd Lieut. J. w Albert o: The 9Th Infantry, TO
the Corps of Typographical Engineers
Second Lieutenant P ID. Gesse, of the 9Th Infanlry,
TO the 9th Infantry, to take the place on the Army Re-
gisier next below Lieut. Norve