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The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-11-06

MnITARy.-Company X, of the U. S. Artil-
lery, under command of Lieut.. HUNT, arrived in
Baltimore on Saturday, from Charleston, and
proceeded on Monday night to Carlisle in spe-
risburg.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-11-06

1t is estimated that the recent Mormon war will
cost the State of Illinois $4,000. The aggre-
gate expense incurred during the year on account
of the Mormons, will not fall short of 100000.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-11-06

A New GUANo IsLAND.-A new island for the
guano trade, called the Mercury, was lately dis
covered in lat % AZ south, long Ia So east. 1t
is a mile in circumference, and three quarters of
mile from the southwest point of Spencer's Bay,
and one mile and half from the northwest point
of that bay. Both passages easy to take, and
perfectly clear. The best anchorage is on the
east side of the island, one and half cables
length from it's shore, in five fathoms, on bot
tom of sand and clay. Near the full and change
Of the moon heavy swell often sets into the
south part of the bay, and renders it there unsafe
for anchorage. There can be little doubt that,
like Icbaboe Mercury Island is stocked with
guano.
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OHIO.
from them.

We have the following reported returns of the
election held in this State on Friday, which are
compared with the vote for Governor in October,
when the Wings carried the State by about 1900.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-11-06

Advices from Barbados to October II, make
no mention of any hurricane in that quarter As
accounts from st. Jago de Cuba, st. Domingo, st.
Croix, and Vera Cruz, have been received, of a
later date than the destructive hurricane felt on
the North side Of Cuba, and generally in the d.
rection of the Gulf stream, it is probable that all
the places within its scope have been heard from.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-11-06

Capt. CHARLES w. SKINNER has been appoint
ed to the command of the African squadron, and
will 60 out in the U. s. ship Jamestown, now fit
ting at Gosport to relieve Commodore Perry,
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-11-06

CANAL ToLLs.-The Buffalo Courier says
The largest canal toll ever taken in one day in
this city was taken at the collectors office on
Wednesday, viz: $l2,456 Al. Many of the
boats clear for Lockporl, there to pay toll again.
cilities more easily there than here. Had the
tolls through been paid here, the amount would
have been over $4,000"
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-11-06

DARING Observation-Disclosures was given to
the police yesterday by the runner of the Bank
of the Northern Liberties, that in the morning
about 10 O'Clock he was robbed of his wallet con-
tanning $500, while passing along Sixth street
near Market He states that it was raining quite
fast at the time that he was met by five or six
men, one of whom laid hold of him by the throat,
while the others in some way did him personal
violence. Upon giving the alarm, several cit-
zens came to him, but the fellows had dccamped.
He soon after discovered that the wallet had been
taken from the inside coat pocket. This is GER
tainly one of the most daring acts we have heard
of for some time in our city.-Phila American
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-11-06

THE Hoos1ER STATE.-A gentleman in Indi-
ana, who understands we'll the state of parties
there, writes thus to house in CINCINNATI
Accept our thanks for the way in which you
have used up Locofocoism in your State. We
shall have hard fight in our State, but tell your
Wings that we shall beat the Locos 5000 votes
ceriainlY, and probably 5000.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-11-06

THE Lucy WALKER.-The Mayor of Louis
vile has informed the Common Council of that
city, that he had taken the responsibility to fur
nish the survivors Of the Inflated Lucy Walker,
with clothes and other necessaries, required by
the sudden and appalling accident that had oc-
Cured. The Common Council on their first
meeting, unanimously appropriated $1,000 to
meet the contingencies referred to. This is truly
praiseworthy and honorable charity.
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MARYLAND ELECTION.

The following is the result as far as ascertain.
ed of the Presidential election held in Maryland
on the 4th instant. The comparison is made with
the Gubernatoral Election held on the Cd Octo-
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-11-06

Wing maj 524. Do. in April, 1896. Gain, 100
The vote is large, and the Wing majority hand
some indeed-better than the expectations of the
most sanguine.
The New York herald., 1844-09-06
Fourth Ward Court.


SEPT. b-CGu'iOn 10 boarding House Keepsrs-.9n III.
temperate Puppy and Un,y Boa, DER Harif wilson
Isaac BaldW-n-The plaintiff who keers gin palace in
James Trett, end rtjoices in the redoubsbe Of
Harriet Wilson" appeared before the Justice and iodg
ed the following curious compliant against the def pdnt
dog Of her boordrs called ForIester; who duiy
srr0gped. We give the indictment in full the
counts and averments. Invent ss follows That tie
5h day OF July, lsi4 defendant possessed Of
tain ferocious and unruly dog, called FORESTER
and which said dog was oil a savage and
ruly dnposition, and was uneasy in his nature.
as that necessary for the security OF persons
and property such the dog may eat and siroy have
the said dog tied and confined all OF which known
the defendant That the 9th dsy OF July, said For
sent TO the house Of the pisnf by the deisn
dant be boarded and taken Of for cng said
defendant should remain ia the city the o 81 90
per week Thst upon these plaintiff took ih. dog
and confined him by rope In this cellar OF said house No
IL James That a. the end Of three weeks plaintiff
having destroy hams Of bacon That the defendant
hereupcn agreed TO all expenses which the ssd For
resieI might incur, upon whch the snid plaintiff
nued 10 board the said dog Thot on the soth Of July
said Forester broke the cock hnpde o gin barrel
that laying in the cellar and destroyed 20 gallons of
gin. valued $50 snch the express words Of the
declaration.
HAEarnr WILSON the complainant. appeared in person
and testified 10 the damage and the unruy habits OF For
rcsterv who remanded In custody, the offence In
her examination, she admitted however, that shs
ken TO procurc divorce. Counsel for the de-
fence contended that this point fatal TO The action
Harriet bound to bring the action in her husbands
name.
the extent Of the damage being fully proved the
sci defence said he would into characters but he
considered the law point he had raised fatal 10 the
action A. to "Forrester they would be able TO show
that amenable to the swsas he could get
several witnssesto testify 10 character The Court
ruled in favor Of the defendant md thus has Forester
capped is to be hoped to become On immediate member
Of the Temperance society few OF the most proesked
votares Of the "Joly Gsd' could draw much OF tbs
'pure Faernian" at sitting
The New York herald., 1844-09-06
General Sessions.

Before Recorder Tallmsdge and Aldermen Mott and
Dickinson. N. G. Paterson E.q. District Attorney
guilty to separate indictments the one Tor 1eliig
liquors without license and the other for sssaultin Al
derman Mott Of the 9th Ward Plea received and record
ed for the first offence he fined S26, and for the
second,ito be confined in the penitenuaIy for three
qlmied to Practi-e Edward Boyle late Of Florida,
admitted to practice Attorney and Counsellor
Fo,Iated Bs;l Andrew oBren, indicted for shooting
guI Ut James Murphy with intent to kill him Barney
Martini VIM. A. Msfshal and Anthony Smith. sevesiiy,
Michael Kelly and Wm A. Marshall for assault and bat.
terry, called to trial They did not appear and their
bail was therefore directed TO b. esraated
Trial for Btrgiayy "A Colored man, named Mark WI
ley then tried for burglary in tho first degree IN
breaking into house ct Fetsr sweeDy the night OF
was found ia closet concealed and had the pr. .perty
collected up ~ carry of, and Key belonging 70 one Of
Of the front bat ement were found broken.
The Jury found the prisoner guilty and the court sen.
fenced him TO the state prison for the term OF ten years
Grand Larceny Two small boys named James H. Sc
Matthew Hayes then tried for grand lar
ceny in stealing the 22d ut from the store OF Messrs
Baldwin Dibley Co, No 25 William street, several
pieces Of silk worth $50 The defence
up was that the boys too small stature to reach
the property from shelf which It vas placed. and
that property taken by some colored men, who
threw il when pursued and ths accused picked it
up from oa the sidewalk: Verdict guilty, and they were
.essait and Battery witk Intent KinJohn Desn and
Benjamin w Myers, coored were tried Tor the
above eence in having, on the evening OF the gath ut
inflicted and dangerous wounds the OF
Charles Lucas also colored while he stanapg aths
Orange and Cross streets One Of the sccustd
stabbed Lucas nth knife In the LETT breast and the ohtr
in the neck or throat
The evidence was conclusive and the Jury rendered
verdict Of guilty The court sentenc ed THEM to the state
prison for the term oi three years each.
More Forfeited Bdi-G. w. How, aliaa John hits.
called to trial indicted for grand larceny in stealing
two cows lie did not answer ana Els ba was orcerto ~
be estrented
The Court then adjourned to Friday at II o'clock.
The New York herald., 1844-09-06

Father Miller left Cincinnati, Ohio, on the 25th
nlt., after laboring a week in that place.
Mr.. Potter, Of Princeton, N. J. has recently
built neat parsonage house, and endowed the
Protestant Episcopal Church Of that town with
$4,000 tor the support OF the clergyman.
Edwin Lawrence, Esq, has been nominated as
the wing candidate tor Congress from the hist dis
tric;, Michigan.
Judge Daniel Elmer, of New Jersey, was lately
attacked with paralysis, and is now lying very III
at his residence IN Brldgeton.
The wings of the 4h Pennsylvania District
(Phlladelphia couniy,) have nominated Thomas
". DLtfeld Tor Congress. The Locos OF the LIST
district have nominated DIR. Geo. +. Lehman. j he
Locos OF the Sid district have nominated Hon. J.
L. smith. The Native Americans OF the lst dis
trict have nominated Lewis c. Levin.
There is 10 be a whig mass meeting at Kinder
hook Saturday next, at TWO p M, which Wall
be addressed by Francis Granger, Henry q. Whea-
ton and Joseph Hoxle.
The wings OF the lst district New Jersey, have
nominated James u. Hampton, OF Cumberland Co.,
tor Congress. The district IL composed OF The
counties of Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, CumbeI-
land, Gloucester, and Salem.
The wings of the 2lsl district, Ohio, have nom-
mated Vim. s. Hamblin, Of Lorain, and M
Root, of Huron, for Congress-the former 10 MI a
vacancy.
The Hon. d. ID. Barnard, of Albany, addresses
large wing meeting at Buffalo on Monday next
Mr.. Seth F. Kelly has been reinstated as agent OF
the Peoples Line OF Steamboats,.
The New York herald., 1844-09-06
TO THOSE WITHOUT CHILDREN:

N l. Il a n
,E greatest discovery in medical science that + NJ W.
DesomeauH, OF Paris He has entirely exploded the
rIly received opinion Of the existence Of ncuae stry
barennss tezcep indeed in Of mslfom,iion whoJ e
Elixir Cordial in every instance Of producing that state Of
health which results in the wife becoming blessed mother
who for pped in chdless lonenss has fully established
The act that what usually termed baenneSs s9shr ey
the of the Procreative Elixir Cordial 'nfs'abie 20
senuria weakness uor abus debility nccntnsnce and the
various train Of complaints arising from excess Illness OF III
ton The fame Of this wonderful Elixir Cordial Is we, esm
blhed sale Of more than fy thousand o9ss M ana ssn
aces s sufficient evidence Of s excellence ana tn tmaon
m which Il is held pleasant and agreeable 10 ne sstc
The undersigned the only authorised aseh w ~
Price 81 bottle. .,.-. .r a.. -, H.. T.,
v,denfs ccmnos,ns the Elixir Cordial ru up IN cksEss
fo trnnsmssIon by mall with full direction ior pciarns
Price of package s., making three bottles
All .,tsr, must be postpaid. aud directed 70,
- Or H. MELVEAu, box -. N. York city
.1,a.m Office i29 Liberty
The New York herald., 1844-09-06
The American Institute.

J. q. BENNETT, ESQ =
SIR IL wish to inquire, through the medium Of
your valuable journal, TO what uses the money 10
applied which IS annually received from the iair Of
the American Institute That the amount is very
large, no one can doubt and as ] have never seen
any report Of the Institute which gave, IN detail,
the manner in which the exhibition funds had been
expended, have become rather anxious 10 have
this query answered. Pray enlighten the public,
you can, on this subject.
Yours, respectfully,
SUBSCRIBER.
p S.-Why don't the Mechanics Institute have
a fair
The New York herald., 1844-09-06

SHOCKING AocIDErr.--Y Yesterday while one Of
the workmen employed in blasting well in Rox-
bury was rammiDg down the charge an explosion IRON
up in horrid msngcd condition both eyes had been
torn from their sockets and hand blown o6 He
still alive but in very precarious conditicnB Bosfsn
Tyansc,fpf Sept 4.
The New York herald., 1844-09-06
TILE alba M r. A i.

SH0 proApw.y srrwrrr spRfra PaIrcK SrtgTs.
- tIs rshouabe place open for the The
ess Fruits Jees and other refreshments, Of the hnest
description -, -, !.
he CITY perform every evening" Saturdays and sndys
yons piece. from The composition Of srans anner Ases
Brll,ni aud others equally celebrated.
BRANCII No s5 Fast Broadway, door aiose Rntgsr
srs where s dsshuul lea crrans snd ke,nms.S
N bs found snii "o""-
The New York herald., 1844-09-06
In Chambers.

The case OF William DuLn the recruit U. s. Az who
applied be discharged from the service the ground
OF having enlisted whilst minor, has been postponed to
Tuesday next.
The New York herald., 1844-09-06

HEALTH OF Mn. WKnsTEp.-Mr. Webster arrived
in town from New York via Long Island Railroad, or
Tuesday evening. and le the city yesterday for Marsh
held lie is suffering under attack Of nAusnsa
--Bssfsn Courier, Scot.
The New York herald., 1844-09-06

GuANo The Samos, 50 days from the west
coast Of Africa this port Is at the Vineyard with
cargo OF sao tons OF Guano, consigned to v. Brown :
Boston Transcript, Sep, 4
The New York herald., 1844-09-06

SICKNESS IN THE Country friend writing
from Washington In this State informs that there l.
much sickness in that ncighborhood- chi, ny
Of bilious end congssve ever He states that he
knew more sickness In than is there OF present
~ o. Pie .a.g ~.
The New York herald., 1844-09-06

VIRGINIA CoRv CRoP.-A letter from one Of the
collectors for this Office, dated in Bedford county
August 2oib says the corn crops are cnt short by the
drought least half this side the Blue Ridge
The prospect for good crop Of tobsoco very gloomy
The wheat crop in this section fair one The ost
crop uncommonly plentiful This. in q great measure,
will supply the de6c ency Of the crop. There To-
moreover large supply Of old corn on hand 30 far ss
have been able learn. the crop 10 much better
one on the west Of the Ridgs"-Rchmond TYmss, Sep
The New York herald., 1844-09-06

ExcKrLENr.-Th cars on the Long Island Rail
rond fitted up with private spefments, that
he chooses can travel ncog By hiring one ell for him
sell
The New York herald., 1844-09-06

"Lo! THE Poor IHDIAN."-Joc-o sot, the Walk
ing Bear, a famous Sauk chief, Of stalwart frame
and noble bearing, twelve month ago. per.
suaded by some speculat Yankee TO abandon his wild
retreats simple savage life and submit to exhibitions
Of himself in the principal cities ~ Cincinnati he was
introduced the theatrical boards and in class Of
plays got up to represent Indian m he enacted the prn
cpal characters with considerable success From thence
he taken with other red men to the east and finally
across the ocean, asonish the natives" of the old
world Joco.aot became lion in the court Of royalty
presented to the Queen, and wherever he moved,
clad in his groefque and ancful adornments Of person.
the observed Of all curious His lthogrsph in
full Indian taken in London by the lithogra
piers to the Queen and Is beautiful specimen Of the
we'll striking memento Of the race fast fading
from existence But unfortunately Joe sot in forming
acquaintance with the pale faces learned some Of their
vices his change Of habits aud free Of the poison
Ore water appear have given disease death grssp
upon his powerful frame He il now lying In tbs cham.
Der Of Kind and benevolent family on the pier in the
stages Of consumption, having been landed here
about week since on his way from Europe 10 Fort
Leavenworth, Mo. without money. friends or single
voice to cheer him In his nstve tongue Still be submits
without to the directions Of ply sican and
nurse and with patient resignation points to the dwelling
Of the Great Spirit and Joco sot diego up
The Chief is kindly cared for by MIR. Davis and family
who by their dsinterescd and faithful attentions burnh
tho link that binds mankind brothers.- Ckreiand Her
---------------
The New York herald., 1844-09-06

AFFAIRS AMONG THE MoRMoNs.-Daniel Spencer
has been elected Mayor OF Nauvoo pro TEN. Geo
Miller and whitney have been elected Trustees OF the
Church property and under their management the TEN
pie progressing rapidly. sidney Rgdon who claimsd
the leadership the church. the ground Of his being
the only survivor Of the first Presidency and also the
ground Of his having been named by Joe at one time
his has had his claims rejected by the twelve
who have decided not for leader but that
the church shall be governed by them collectively.
The New York herald., 1844-09-06

The SEASON. weather is still as warm as
summer--the days are more like June than those
Of September We need rain, though vegetation 10 not
suerng The river feels the effect Of the dry weather.
The water 80 low that the small boats ore now COM
pelled to 40 TO Caseton bar relieve the dsy boats
Az this 10 the week Of low tide this obstruction in the
navigation will probably continue through the week.
albany Ysysus Sent. o.
The New York herald., 1844-09-06

small scale. Let him locate himself thrifty whig
trv the doctrine and how will his neighbor
cattle satisfy him that free trade and open ports for fora
gers Is not exactly sound doctrine daughter and ap
ptause II this doctrine, therefore, il unsound small
scale Is not extended one my friends1 Applause
Van Buren, they would remember made n great mistake
when he wrote his celebrated letter talking soout coon
y had threatened the country They would recoilect the
time after General jackson went ont OF power petition
went from New York begging Of Van Buren, to call Con-
would remember that amer jackson went out of power
twenty millions lostit was estimated that in the
city OF New York 10000 laborers were walk.
ing the streets, ,amosn state Of starvation when Van
Buren refused to call the people together and in ten days
the pet banks were blown up sky high Qaughter)-
commencing great and weghty matters having rendered
necessary to call Congress together (Laughter)
twenty thousand amshn9 people and then when the pet
Congress- II there Democrat present and had
forgotten heseac he would refer him to the records for
nS ma was n the ON ss sn
poson Of the pet Banks that his mistake and when
hc people saw that proclaim alton in Kentucky, they i'm
mediately denounced Ven Bnren. After this heartles
act against the people how ought they TO feel in relation
TO Van Burenl The hero Of New Orleans had wisely
sad "All who live borrowed capital ought to break
required grave confederation and embr accd the three
great elements Of the social three great
ths mechanical manufacturing and then there was the
relation 10 Little Delaware friend had fsce'iously
called it but though small In stature had the sou'es
heart The owner Of large tract Of forest, sent one Of
his slaves during thunder storm 10 take care oil his
trees. who took refuge under a lofty pine which was
struck down after the Hrs clsp Of thunder by the light
ming mmedstsy The niger ran on and j.. took sn.,,
q the forest. The lightning next struck down
the oak upon which the old niger bol'ed of and took
.ss @ c =. ns IN
nediately looked up and exclaimed Well by gnm, you
have got yeur match II last" GsusAssr) Van Buren,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-12-26

In THE GRANITE BUILDING. MS DsoApwAS' CoASAAor
s: i $ ss 10 s;s
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q 5 LADY s Ssc or % s
sSssas most 9. PS ,e.
VI: BUY fs.s ssso als CO. 70
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have Sssn % ssss saeas IN: he
City are respectfully call and observe the great variety
Oh FANCY. ToiLRT AVID SHAVING soAr-of Soaps the follow
inf eSn, M pGon Almond so,p vs fin. old
Brown Wdol Soar; SUPERIOR Tsn.p.r.n,, so,p ball. and
ss o:p. f Fl Ss %
variety Of Sses sDs
dus 4nS ;e A%oIo.s siasps vsSsas Tube
a SsS sp sGl s sas cs
seam cGs,s &c &C. Thsss very choice and ns and
FsE.nss. ,sD s1 Tsss1' me NJ,
sSssa1 .e1s LasG Pate
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These destroy susbu sc.s &C. and emssus ~
damp SSs, should ala
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PSiIss xsseas TSsis:
ToniqSe Pema,% IN glass s black lo1a and auburn
Ponalam Il sticks; ssrerior highly psfumed Bears oi;
ss ad
Pasts and Liquids for identifying the hair restoring
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co sse ooss wa raS
Amber LaVsdsI superior Orange Flower Water Rose Wa
Elixir very PREPARATION The tech AID gums;
Paste Rose Paste; Chlorine Dsnilrce Orr: fooh WASH
lasting
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pcrsd and Of home al make. and
Isa wen vv Hal nSN cS BSe: for
children Co. would ps.,iiu u ,S. call the At.
soasa hs. i and Taos viii
%u VERY She'll
. TdnC shell
Comb. and Mirrors. combined Ivory and Tortoise shell Fine
SUNDRY ARTICLES EvERYBopYs UsE Lip sslve Cold
Cream; stiles Liquid and Powder Rouge; Pearl Powder;
vnexsi AToaa,s Vinegar; orc Of Roses; Psr;u Is
Sealing Wax and Wafsn; eer and Note Paperi Sis Of
Pewdei Pis.e Powder Travelling Toilet Minors Moa, Mir
ror &C. Also Nail Flies; Toothpicks; Tweezers; Tongue
toilet, OF personal comfoI At home o. travelling
SALE Mtss A. B. SANDS CO., would slso call attention
their choice assortment Of Dgs and Medicines from which
and despatch They intend 70 be s among the r.
their BUSINESS and respectfully socity the patronage Of ta
| friends the public. ;,
soDA WAIKR-Wh the following SyInps vik-sar.spaI
| berry; Orgea, &C., Of superior quality
From COages Union Iodine and ,payiliSn re-
Spring Water White Sulphur Avon and Buelick Water and
the Sedlx and Setzer Waters from Germany d22 Inn rc