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, 1844-02-24

.Hr. Holsters Leiicr.-The Boston
Courier, of the 9th, contains a letter from
Mr.. Webster, to two hundred citizens of
New Hampshire, who desired him TO
become a candidate for the Presidency
in the Wing National Convention Of clay
next. The following concluding por-
ton of the letter will he interesting to
our readers:
at is obvious, gentlemen, that at the
present moment the tendency of opinion
among those 10 be represented in the
Convention is generally and strongly set
in another direction. think it my duty,
therefore, under existing circumstances,
TO request those, who may feel prefer
nee for me, not 10 indulge in that pre-
ference, nor oppose any obstacle TO TIE
leading wishes of political friends, or TO
united and cordial efforts for the accom-
plishment Of those wishes.
"The election of the next autumn must
involve, in general, the same principles
and the same questions as belonged TO
that of 1870"
, 1844-02-24

Death Of Judge Engis of 81. Louis
On yesterday, says the Republican, a
long train of Borrowing friends followed
to the grave the remains of Hon. P. Hill
Engle, late Judge Of the St. Loris Court
Of Common Pleas. Judge Engle died
on Saturday morning about 4 o'clock, af-
ter an illness Of many months. His death
was announced in the Circuit Court i'm
mediately on the opening of that tribu-
nal, and also in the Court of Common
Pleas, and both courts adjourned.
, 1844-02-24

Illinois and Michigan CanCl.-The
Boston Courier says that the statement
going the rounds. of a favorable report
having been made by the Hon. John Da-
Wis in relation TO the Illinois and bIichi-
gan canal, is u%nfounded. Dir. Davis and
Capt. Swift have as yet, decided upon
none of the propositions submitted TO
their consideration, as the proofs are not
completed; nor is Mr.. Davis aware I'VE
quote the Courier that either he or Capt.
Swift has given c%ountenance to the opin-
ion, which they have seen alluded TO in
this and other papers. This is stated
without any intlmation of what the final
result may be-"
, 1844-02-24

Amusing Connection Of Namcs.-
On the great western road in Eng
land is an inn called "The Queens
Arms From this inn a new coach
has lately been started, named "The
Prince Albert" The worthy land
lord put out bills, Informing her ma
jesty's subjects that THE Prince Al
bert starts from The Queens Arms
punctually every morning at quarter
past even O'Clock" Rather early,
this cold weather.
, 1844-02-24

Liberal Legaciss.-We learn from the
Boston Journal of the 9Th that the late
Israel Munson, Esq, Of that city, be-
cuea,hed 10 tie Massachusetts, General
Hospital $4,000; 10 Harvard College
$4,000; 10 Yale College $4,000, to
Yale Medical School $4,000; TO the Bind
Asylum $4OOO;tothe Farm School 5000:
to the Eye and Ear lnfrmary 5000, and
20 the Retreat at Hartford 5GGO-in all
$4,000.
, 1844-02-24

The RormO"S.-The following
item We clip from the Quincy Herald.
Of the 9Th inst. We trust these DIFF
fcultIes between the "frarernity" of
the prophet and the neighbors, of
which 1t speaks, will be settled with
out recourse 10 violence. Joe has
too much discretion 10 suffer his dis
cIp'es 10 kick up a row where the
odds are 80 obviously agains, him..
ST. Louis Gazette.
I'VE understand that four wagons
passed through this city on Tuesday
last. on their way to the State Arse.
nal at Alton, for the purpose of pro-
curing AIM, and munitions of war, IN
, 1844-02-24

OreS0n.-Juiee Atchison presented
10 The United States Senate or Tie III
inst, u memorial from tie American emf
grants TO Oregon in favor Of the oocuPa-
ton Of that Territory, and representing
that the Governor OF the Hudson Bay
Company had. been exercising certain
powers at war with the American title.
Judge A. seems determined to urge this
great question with tie zeal and spiri,
which distinguished the lamented Linn,
and we trust the acts of England, will
open the eyes Of Congress to the imPor-
lance of passing his bill during the pres
ent session.-(RePorter.)
, 1844-02-24

.Na'al .NoEinS-A ~. at part Of
the MN anh women t'.trre cas-, by
he nj! at Cd int" lie weird. 90 a.
5"nt >cvhmg u.air :na;:h II soura
kiad. E"c muSl Of taegn, Il not *.
artr M! iira9, very nearly anything
"'!t d.. IL u.a;ters rot w.iaI Is the
,ifst hing that links their nncctinns
20 .~ru'hCr, whether beautv. or si,G.-
ar thoughts. or sInIiar tastes, "r ci,-
c~umstanc"S. NJ proDriciirs. or laiies.
or ACCIDENTS: \ or two sli1ht cnu-
srs IS sufficient /" p:otuce the effect;
IL ""!iS ace sHHkcu; tie a.iiI gives
us sanction. the ingsr receives the
ring. tie white rIbuoI,s ard the Or
aryn b.uSsom, the smlrs uad gairty,
ale worn ana pt-s away. aad the un-
ION settles down into tranquil happi-
ness. continual irritation. fierce st,lie.
OF sPrCcy Rapture. rs ihe temper. the
passions. The principles Of TIE p1rties
unPei "r hind. nut there are others.
however. OF = finer cay. and i high
er mould. who form, at a very early
period, a bright IDEAL image of the be-
my HAT must be their souls cnmran-
ION. N which every trait and feature
Is made harmonious. 20 use boldly a
mixed tisurr.}, 70 tie p~re-exiS,ing tones
OF Their oWnh"aGt; where each taste,
each feeling. each thought. finds a re-
sPonsi"e note III tie spiri. of another.
and where the Corporal form repre-
S"nts bu, IL 4 symbol. ,hat grand
qulntesseEce Of oil that we desire in
the heart of the being ,lrat we love.
Seldom. very seldom does it happen
IN lie. that those who lave thus. if |
may 81 call it. sconceived their
Io'e, ever fad tie being they have,
dreamed of. Seldom, il they DO find
her, IS II in tleir fate ia win her; but
they do, they may well die the dav
tor they know enough of hu-
man JOY IN fill upa whole existence.
i'rid"m DO they Gnd her; they may
find the face and the foIm, bu, the one
whole is r$re-oh. how
The mines of Golconda do not
fewer diamonds, the river of
roll down fewer ru6ies. than
whole world produce, ny, IN a
thousand wears, beings fully worthy
10 lie loved.-Jrmes.
, 1844-02-24

An admirel Of Col. johnson in the
last Liberty Banner, despairs of the sue
cess of Mr.. Van Buren,, in the approach
ing contest, from the fact that he was
defeated in 1910. "Jack Hazard"
ter in the same paper, very properly asks
this far-seeing politician what advantage
his ~favorite, (Col. Johnson) has over
hlr. Van Buren, in this respect, he being
ranquished in the same campaign.
, 1844-02-24

be used agains, the Mormons. We
fear mach trouble will grow out OF
this difficulty snoner or later. We
are also informed that the knowledge
of what is going on in this quarter
has been brought to the notice "t
Gov. Ford, and we would suggest
Whether il is not the duty Of his Ey-
ceiIency 10 protect the innocent IN
their lives and property.
, 1844-02-24

.9nOfher Far Company.-A petition
has been presented to the Legislature Of
Pennsylvania for The incorporation of the
Oregon Fur Company" The persons
asking 10 be Incorporated urge their
scheme on the grounds that i, is the best
and easiest mode Of checking the opera
lions of the Hudson Bay Company, Sc
curing the settlement of the country by
American citizens and the diversion of
the whole fur trade into American
hands.
, 1844-02-24

Slaus Property in Minois.-It is stat
ed that the Supreme Court of Illinois
has decided that a STAKEHOLDER has a per-
feet right to pass through Illinois with
lis slaves, and that comfy between the
States would protect him in regarding
the slave as such, while within the lin
its of that State.
, 1844-02-24

Fire in Bedford, Ky.-On the 9Th inst.
= fire broke out in the candle works of
Samuel Leonard, in Bedford, which was
entirely consumed, with its entire con-
tents. The adjoinining iron works of
Nehemiah Leonard were also destroyed.
The loss is very great and the insurance
inadequate 10 cover IL.
, 1844-02-24

Tie IarT,-The Globe of a late date
in replying to an article in the Charles
ton Mercury, says:
awe take this occasion to assure the
Mercury, that we'believe our friends in
Congress will modify and reduce the ex-
listing tariff, with an eye to a revenue
scale"
, 1844-02-24

won at Camden. at Kings mountain,
which was the common property of
the whole country, must be forgot.
ten, or remembered with regret, AZ
achievements that led tn results now
So much deprecated. We must take
no account of The example Of free in.
stiiutiuns; alt, all must I've abandoned.
The glorious events of the revolution.
the name that We have acquired a.
mong natIuns, must oil be forgotten,
IN the contemplation OF merely sordid
views--rl the money that can be &C.
qulred by 4 separation?
IL have no belief. said Mr.. Evans.
that the honorable Senator desires
any such thing, and still less that it is
desired by the part Of the country
from which he cones. lie was sem
,ib.e that he would DO hun great in.
Justice If he attributed 10 him any
such purpose. But the bare suppo.
sIiion from such 4 source would have
an effect "a other mems minds. He
would not. il any one would, cove,
tic fame that would be acquired by
the accomplishment Of such n pur.
pose. The adventurous youth who
Attempted. for T Jingle dav. TO guido
the chariot Of the sun, pad tie PEN
al;y by ;he loss Of his life. But he
vii" nouid rasi.Iy attempt to destroy
his Union. would not pay so cheaply
for his re!n"rit!. He wnuld live on
the page al history tie object of uni.
versa cxecra,ion. He dId not be.
that any one desired such a
SIR. We hive one common
destiny. The Union is i~ndissolube,
In the language of the poet | may
-"One sacred oath has tied
Dur !ovcs; one destiny our lI:c shall guide,
wild, nor deep, our common wly divide"
, 1844-02-24

The Gazette of last evening says Maj.
Netmore, Of this city, has been recon-
mended for the office of Governor Of
Oregon, should Senator Atchison's bill
be passed, and a Territorial Government
organized. Maj. ". is an old veteran
and familiar with border life and border
warfare.-Reporter.
, 1844-02-24

CoW Uia;crS.-TEe Salem Ga,
zrtte, in an article respecting tie cold
weather says:
The scverest New England win.
iers on record are those ui i7i7.I74i.
l7G4. 1772. 1880 and 1856. Tie
winter "i l74I was bitter, and its Sc.
verify widely :eii. No one remem
bered the Ike In 1850. tie SHOWS
commenced carly in November. aud
.con;inuaI storms accompanied by vio-
iCnt winds from the northwest. occur
red during December. About he LIST
OF January, { pcr'cd OF steady and
severe cold commenced. During for
~ days, eve on the south and sunny
side of buildings in warm situations
there was no indication Of thaw.-
The light and dry snow drifled and
eddled with inceSsant motions on the
wind. Paths. if opened, were immc-
filed. and communication was
entirely interrupted. Wood was sold
n the village OF Worcester. at $50 n
cord, owing TO the roads being filed
with snow
, 1844-02-24

i Hon. c. II. ALLEN, will address
the citizens Of Pike county, at the Court
House in this town, on Monday the 4th
March. Look out, We ca~ucusing politi-
cians-itisa practice of the "Old Horse"
10 handle the workers of This species Of
party machinery without gloves.
, 1844-02-24

1t is stated that Maj. Simns, of Green
County. is in the field es an independent
candidate for Congress. The Major
d~eprecates the chat process" by which it
is alleged the rights of the south
west were gambled off in The last State
Convention, and therefore, he will hot
submit his claims TO tie approaching one.
, 1844-02-24

Il is estimated that there are 3,OOO,-
600 Of Germans in the United States
and that there are so papers published
in the German language.
, 1844-02-24

We arc under obligations to the Hon.
Messrs. Bowlin and Jemeson, for CO.
pies ef their very able speeches in the
United States House of Representatives,
upon the subject of the Improvement of
Western waters.
, 1844-02-24

Were there, says Socrates, a com-
NOR bank made of all mems troubles,
most men would choose rather to
take those they brought, than venture
on a new dividend. and think it best
20 sIl down with their own.
, 1844-02-24
Es.E RADICAL.
BoUL1g-G-ecn,". Feb. II, 1874.

The proceedings of the Democratic
meeting in Charette Township, Warren
Co., did not reach US in season for this
weeks paper.
, 1844-02-24

The MoRMoss.-The recent eviden-
ces of a decided hostile feeling on the
part of the citizens of Illinois towards
the Mormons, is but verifying the pre-
diction of thousands of our citizens, when
1t was first asccrtained here that they
were making a permanent Judgement at
Nauvoo. The Illincians have at length
made the discovery hat they have taken
a viper to their bosoms, whose poison
Gus breath outvenoms the worm of the
Nile. Meetings are being held at differ
ent places, for the purpose of organizing
opposition 10 Joe and his legion.
, 1844-02-24

Free Ferry.-The citizens of Licking
ton, Lafayette county, have established
a free ferry across the Missouri. This
has been done, mainly, it is said, to &C
commodate the numerous citizens on the
north side of the Missouri, who trade
principally with that town.
, 1844-02-24

M-. Van Notwithstanding Of the
next Prcsuienlial e,eclior, tie New
buryPorr Herald. Il coon paper. SAYS:
III ~ bm''s i,:u he fought in 1914.
between NJ. Van Buren and Mr..
Clay. We hive not n"w. acd never
nave had. out very I;tia 4 ait IS tn
tie r"srit. It VII b. lie revsr,e CT
l&i0, and it vli te hic,.ht about bv
taH y',e< 81 ut l,>s than 10000
"ltilel:S ii tie vsrirus parts Of tie
Cumn, uhn All ,cle Tor Mr.. Van
Buren,. not hecsuS- they in reality
him md his policy. hat because
rhcr &i,h~ lin hsS than Nh. Cav"
, 1844-02-24

L. S. Ssnator.-The Legislature of
Louisiana, has elected the Hon. Henry
johnson, (Whig,) 10 the United States
Senate, in place Judge Porter, deceased
, 1844-02-24

Minister 10 BrGcl.-The Senate On
Friday the 9Th inst, confirmed the nomi-
nation of Mr.. Henry A. Wise. 70 be
Minister to Brazil. This will produce
a vacancy in Mr.. VS.. district.
, 1844-02-24

The Wings Of Monroe county, met at
Paris and formed a Clay Club, on the
9th instant.
, 1844-02-24

Bankruptcy IN England exi-ts to 4
far greater extent than IN the United
States.-Fifms have gone down with
in the last twelve months with an in
~Gebledness Of &6O,OOo,OOO.
, 1844-02-24

Manufactures IN South Carolina.-A
large cotton factory, TO be driven by
steam power, is soon 10 be erected in
Charleston, s. c.
, 1844-02-24
stance of Gen. Jackson once urging the

stance of Gen. Jackson once urging TIT
State Bank deposite system SO strongly
is accounted for by the fact, that at thu
time he so strongly recommended them
he really believed that those 'rag-shop'
dealt in nothing but gold and silver
But SO soon as the General found out
and let US know, that they really did is
sue paper money instead of specie, We
dropped them like shot potatoes"
9th. We are uncompromisingly OPP
posed TO the distribution fthe proceed:
ofthe public lands among the States be,
cause; First, it would be unequal, and
therefore unjust, since the larger and
more populous states would get the
greater shares. But',hcre would be nc
injustice in granting 10 Missouri, with
out any other division, half a million Of
acres of land. ID. Congress has no
powes TO give away the public money,
but the land is q very different thing.
This they can give away 10 whom and
for what they please. Sd. The money
wonld corrupt the morals Of the people,
but the lands would have TO such effect;
because they would have to be first sold
in order to get the money, the nature of
which would be materially changed by
the operation. 4th. 1t would be unjust
to the old States which originally coded
those lands, to diride the proceeds, bat
it would be more just 10 do as we are
now doing, pay over to the Government
all the money we collect from the land
sales, to be expended at the East, in
building light houses, breakwaters, Gus
tom houses, SC. SC.
It'll. We are in favor Of equal rights
and privileges among all men, and be-
that Government was instituted for
the benefit orthe governed, and not for
Of the governing few. But we are
opposed 10 the plan Of distric;ing thu
State for tie election Of members ofCon-
gross, for such a plan might possibly
benefit the Wings, who certainly are not
entitled to the same privileges as the
Democracy. But nevertheless, we are
wi!ling 10 allow them the privilege Of.
provided it is SO arranged that
their votes will count nothing, which is
precisely tho case under the general tick
ct system, so long Us we have the MAORI
" in the whole State.
l have no. time at present, to give a
detail of our principles. which
IRE capable Of vast expansion; but | may
resume the subject at another time.
Enough however has been said to prove
Lat the Democratic party has at least
seven principles; and that we are not
10 own them; ever though some
'n%arling Wing should sneeringly term
hem the principles of the give leaves
md two fsles."--For the independent
,tand have taken in boldly ayowing
he true Democratic creed, | think it
probable that my statements and
ny political faith may be assailed by
.ome pretended Democrat. But relying
IN the force of immutable and i]nconiro-
ertiJle iac:s 10 sustain me, | am willing
o encounter the warfare of the whole
lOst, "Whiegery' and pretended Demo-
rats united.
A MODERN OR Missouri DrMocRAr.
~
, 1844-02-24

"Sir, the gentleman (orgcts ,ha, all
the past Il lie ~odliteiated, that all
the renown that We have acquired as
a nation must be o~blterated, before
this separation can take place. The
Declaration of independence must be
forgotten. because it will remind the
south only Of the commencement Of
an era OF oppression and injustice, of
tyranny and cxaction. The clorv
, 1844-02-24

u. S. Bunk Pos: ncies.--The an.
nexed para-rarh = from the phiiadei
phla American:
I'VE would suggest TO the holders
Of the p~ost-nntes Of tins bank, that II
is Necessary to nave their claims All
dIIed imme" lately. IN orGer 10 entuIe
them 10 Come in ior a dividend WHICH
viii be made IN 4 short time by the
Ih"-e holders OF nnre>
whose CtaIm3 are not accredited by
the auditors appointed hy tie cour.,
Will OF course "e rxcHujed fr2u par
.tIci1ating IN the ~dr,IdrrJ."
, 1844-02-24

-"Dne sacred oath has tied
Our !ovcs; "ne destiny our li:c shall guide.
Nor wild. nor deep. our common wly div ido.r
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-15

The Commercial Bank of Portsmouth, n. H.. is reported
to have lately out oflarge by its cash
ie few days since the President announced to the
Cashier his intention ofmakng personal examination Of
the books Of the institution. This done for the pur
pose of making himself acquainted with the affairs of the
bank having lately been elected President and not from
any suspicion that any thing wrong Monday the 7h
inst. assigned for the examination, and opening
the books found they had been mutated by having
leaves torn out some wholly gone and others partly de-
sroyed leaf, partly burnt, found in the stove.
From four edgers there Missing 293 pages and from
two cash books pages The Cashier Immediately
rested eis represented being very quiet man. who has
held the Office many years, and whom shadow OF sus-
pcon before rested This the result Of misplaced
confidence in bank officers. We look around US and
wonder who will be the next defaulter, what bank will be
the sufferer who that has heretofore been Of
quiet habits and above all suspicion will prove to be
consumate villain The capital Of this bank is 100000
and ts charter expires according to Imitation in lsi5
The directors their readiness to pay all claims
against the bank presentation.
COINAGE AT THE BRANCH MINT AT New ORLEANS, I84s.
GoLp. SILVER
Pieces Dollars. Pieces Dollars
Or Eagles, 36s,0O2 9,0t05 Dimes, 10000 1901
Half Eagles, 0l 075 sos Or Dollars, $4,000 2t,0C
Eagles IT'S l62 l75l620 Hf Dollars, 268 600 ll3t OCT
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-15

nominal as there SO little doing in the market Flour
appears to be improvinga little the season advances
In about four weeks business will revive again, alter
which, we can expect profitable and extensive
trade than the merchants this city have experienced Tor
many years. The masses rich compared with what
they have been for the past three four years and all
classes will feel the benefit to the change and
every they continue do safe substantial bust
ness without branching out into speculaions that are
merely guide posts to bankruptcy and ruin.
The Massachusetts Cotton Mills at Lowell have de-
csred dividend Of six .cent the goth
slant
There are in circulation $40 bills the Long Island
Bank, Brooklyn, altered from ST. The alterations are so
perfectly done, that it Isl almost impossible TO detect
them One number 425 letter b. and dated July
LIST, lsi3.
The Providence Bank stocks considered good pro-
perry in their immediate vicinity From sales lately
made we quote Mechanics Bank tai advance par $50;
National Bank 81 do par s6O Arcade par S5O
advance par $50; Phoenix do, $50; Blackstone Canal
par s25; Eagle below par $50 City do par $50 Com
mercal advance. par $50; Highstreet, par $50. The
American Insurance Company Providence sells at 80 per
cent advance, par $50
The domestic trade of Providence, shows but slight
advance for lsa3 that of 1872 The commerce Of
that city has fallen of very much within the past year
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Home Ports.

BATH. Jan 6An Helen Frazer Davis. Baltimore. Below
eh Planet Robinson. Baltimore Sid 3h, Maria jane Alley.
Havana gth Devonshre new Thompson New oreans Sea
ETsMouTE, Jan g-Ar Equator Card, Baltimore. SID
WIN Badger Coffin Mobile.
tmore.
boston; Jan l3-Ar Kentucky, Rogers: Soldsn Shaw
sluran, Williams and Brighton Comings New Orleans;
SCHROEDER Raynes, Mayaguez; Epsrer Farwe Chalestor
incline Jordan Trinidad VIM Rogers, Har'ing fhilade
pha Amelia Frsbie. and Abstract, Me kennon. Richmond
John Lid dge Geogetown, Dc; Louisa. Lowell; Lorvo
Crockett and Hero, Sp,nd NYork Teegraphed, Deucs
Lou and Neptune NOrleans; Missouri Mobile; Chas Joseph
Savanpah; teorgiana Palm. Philadel nhia; Fancy NV
fo,N Below Dsmariscot!a from New Orleans Cid Alfred
Tyler Knox. Rio Janero; New Engand MCudy Bartadoes
18th, lh9nx. Prince Port Prince Emerald Snow, Balti
nore-eane out OF PIovnceown o'clock this morning
Ilbe Tor Havana lott afternoon of tha Boston brig
unknown, sid s,me time for West Indies
PLyMomTH, Jan 8-AH Coner Doane Norfolk; Wave, Ro-
beItson, Philadelphia
HYASNis; iiln port Fancy, and Louisa NewYork for
Boston; Aldbaon Mayo Havre de Grace Md for do; Fort
HUI Weeks Norfolk for do; Jerome Baltimore for Salem
sid Excel, and Grecian, NYork.
EDGARrowN. Jan 9Ar GazelIe Brown Baltimore for Dos
TOM Tamorse Hoxr do for do Mail, franklin NYork for
do Cham pon, Drew do doand llth with Asia and
Mayhow
HOLMES HOLE Jan l0-An Robin Hood Berry NYoIk for
Bath lllh Palm. Rogers and VIM Rogers, Harding Pha
telphis for Boston; Garden Hamor Newbeu for doand
nsia with Sun, Rowena Robin Hood Wind NV, and the
coolest day of the
PRovprNcE, Jsn i2-Ar Charles. Ober Savannah; Three
BROTHERS GIsdding aud Thomas Patterson, Avery NYork
New iorK aud renamed IL hi nth, Splendid Pitman trovi