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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-03-27

"a ECONOMY AND FASHION, -The subscrl.
80 Der has reduced has superior Meeskn Hats on
tuf bodies TO the extreme low price tf 50 Is The above
are elegant Dress Hat and Will compare adyantageou
with hats sold al So 50 ad 81 Also constantly manuacar
ing ur anu six OF tie best quality latest patterns and the
~ b. Country dealers supplied by the case as low If TO,
lower, than Any other house IN thus CITY
ds7 Bins roInsr r. r. r. :. a,s st,eea,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-03-27

E@g JUST FINISH tD-Elegant Nutrla Fur Hats
Isperior short nap Of Prussfln 5loIeskin at So Thes.
10 LAT are sgaa n n. darabisy and se those sold 81 Al
mh2 Imr BROWN. Practical Halter iis Cansist
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sonable cooperation in securing the re-
conquest OF the republic. The British
cabinet had a deep interest in prevent
ing annexation. This country in the
estimation of Great Britain, is already
too extensive IN territory and popula-
tion; and as long as Texas was either
independent, or in possession OF Mex
leo, its commercial position and inter-
ests could be made available for any
object growing out of future aspects /;
and while a northern influence could
be brought to bear upon us at any time,
it was desirable that similar position
should be maintained on our southern
borders, and Mexico was therefore urg-
ed to push on the war, while British a.
gents in Texas were not idle in secur-
ing the election of anti-annexation can
didate for the presidency.
The rejection of the treaty, by near
ly both parties IN our Senate, and max
ing ita party question in the election OF
President, promised satisfactory is
sue to the views Of the British, without
any further or pressing influence on
their part. Accordingly Santa Anna,
who was most anxious for the invasion,
and had every confden in its sue
cess, finding a counter influence in the
Mexican Congress operating agalnstIt,
with some fresh troubles from France
growing out Of the Tobasco massacre,
and the election of DR.. Jones as the
anti-annexation candidate for the presl-
dency of Texas-relired from the con-
test, appointing the commandments
of the invading army (CanaIizo) as pro-
visionaj president, and the invasion
will be abandoned, probably never to
be again renewed, by recalling the
troops alreary assembled at st. Louis
Potosi. As far as the safety and pros
perity of Texas is involved, we rejoice
in the abandonment Of the project OF
invasion; while, on the other hand, we
deeply regret that the intrigues OF Great
Britain in cutting us off from the peace
able possession OF an important terrific
ry, should have been 50 successful.
The North, the most strenuous IN op-
posing annexation, has most to lose by
the result. A commercial treaty be-
tween Great Britain and Texas will
inundate that section of the country
with the manufactures at small a0
valQrem duty, while at least three OF
what are called slave States would
have adopted the system of free labor
and sent their slaves to Texas.
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follow those great and terrible events. Hence
prodigious numbers of people abandoned all the
civil connections and their paterna relations; and,
giving over to the churches and monasteries all
their lands, treasures, and worldly effects repaired
with the utmost precipitation to Palestine, where
they imagined that Christ would descend from
heaven to judge the world.
"Others devoted themselves by a solemn and
voluntary oath to the service of the churches,
converts, and priesthood, whose slaves they be-
camein the most rigorous sense of the word, per-
forming daily heavy tasks, and all this from a
notion that the supreme judge would diminish
their sentence, and look upon them with more
having made themselves the slaves Of his minis
tiers When an eclipse of the sun or moon hap
pened to be visible, the cities were deserted, and
their miserable inhabitants fled for refuge to cav
erns and hid themselves among the craggy rocks,
and under the bending submits of steep noun
tans The rich attempted to bribe the Deity, by
rich donations conferred on the sacerdotal and
monastic orders, who were looked upon as the
immediate vicegerents of heaven In many
places temples, palaces and noble edihces, both
public and private, were left to decay; they were
deliberately pulled down from notion that they
were no longer of any use, since the final dssolu-
ton of all things was at hand
"In word, no language is sufficient to express
the confusion and despair that tormened the minds
of these miserable mortals on this occasion. The
general delusion was indeed opposed and combat
ted by the discerning few, who endeavored to
dispel their groundless fears, and to efface the
notions from which they arose in the minds of the
people. But their attempts were Intellectual; nor
could the apprehensions Of the superstitious null
titude be effectually removed before the end Of
this century. Then, when, they saw that the so
much dreaded period had passed without the
arrival of any great calamity. they began to under
stand that st. John had not foretold what they so
much feared."2
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From the N. Y. Journal of Commerce.


Noah's Lecture on the restoration of the Jews,
delivered at the Tabernacle on Monday. evening,
drew together quite an audience for stormy night.
lecture by the educated jew, familiar with chris
tians and christian insttutions-a lecture deliver
ed before promiscuous assembly of Jews and
Christians-was quite novelty, and calculated to
excite curiosity. A vindication of christianity or
an admission of its opinions, was not to be expect
ed but we think the christian portion of the au-
dence must have been satisfied to quite as great
an extent as they expected to be.
Major Noah ran over the history of the Hebrew
nation and described their condition at the time of
Chrst's appearance. He made no intimation that
Jesus of Nazareth was an imposter, but seemed to
adopt the history ofthe avangelists, and give an in
terpretation to the declarations of Jesus concerning
himself, similar to that given by Unitarians He
said Jesus preached with an eIoquence so remark
able, and so enveighed against the abuses of the
Jewish Ecclesiastics with so much boldness and
force that they were alarmed, and under that feel
ing, mingled with political considerations, con-
demned him to death.
Inc Nlole FlOCeeunS, MT NodH sdiu, He De-
lieved was carried through In mistake. The sew
enty of the Sanhedrm did not act, he thought,
from hatred to the character and mission of Christ
as is generally supposed by Christians. 1t was not
therefore, for the tremendous sin of crucying the
Son Of God with christian apprehension of his
character, Mr.. Noah said that the Jews were now
and had been for eighteen hundred years, suffering
all the sorrows of their dispersion. The present
condition of the Jews was wildly described, and
some things were stated greatly to the credit; and
among the rest, the honorable fact that in all the
hauns of infamy in our city, not jewess is TO be
found. Mr. Noah believed that the personal feel
ing and position OF the Jews were favorable to a
return TO the land of their fathers. He believed
that before the great mellenal blessings were to
be enjoyed by Jews and Gentles, this return must
be accomplished, and that the Jews must return
as Jews, and not as Christians If such enact
ments were to be obtained from the powers having
ursd iction Of the country, as that the Jews would
be secure in the possession Of land, he thought they
would rapidly make purchases and settlements
What he desired was, that own free govern
ment, should lead the way in obtaining for the
Jews this favor; and he recommended that those
societies who desire to benefit the Jews, should
turn their attention and their efforts to the accom-
pllshment of this important result
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ON EN-.

The wings are great believers in O.
mems. They may have this one for
what It is worth:
On the day of the Presidential cleo
ton, the wings raised their banner on
the ash pole in this place. When they
undertook to take it down, it was no 60.
Down it wouldn't come. They got it
about Iaf-mast, where it has ever since
remained. 1t hangs there sail lattcred
and torn,' most doleful looking thing
indeed. The ONE nous letters O. X.
[OIl, KLAY, are still plainly visible.
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From the New York Sun.
TEXAS AND MEXGCO-VIRTUAL ABAN.
DONMENT OF THE WAR.

The last news from Mexico is oI
more importance in relation to the Sc
curitv of Texas and to the question OF
annexation, than any that has been re-
ceived since the adjournment of Con-
gress. The retirement OF Santa Anna
to his farm, and the appointment OF
Canalizo as President of Mexico ad in
terim, may be considered as an aban-
donment of the invasion of Texas alto
gether. 1t may be supposed by many
that there was no serious intention al
any time OF marching upon Texas, and
that the threat, as well as the prepara-
tions, meant nothing more than the u
snaI vaingIorious boasllng of that gov
ernment. We think differently on this
subject, and believe that the uniform
determination of Santa Anna to recover
Texas as indispensable to his future
ambitious views, was greatly strength
ened by the urgent solicitations of En-
gland, and the assurance Of every rea-
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Monroe county, Pennsylvania, is the
"Banner" county of that State; and as
we claim 10 be the 'sBanner'' county
of Ohio, we would like to scrdpe an
acquaintance. What say you, gentle
men of the Monroe Democrat?
Monroe county. Pa. gives Polk I4o6
of a majority. Monroe county, Ohio,
1885, being a larger democratic ma
jority in proportion to the number of
votes poled, than is given in any other
county in this State.
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THE MINISTRY.

We copy the following article from
the Ohio Statesman. 1t speaks for It.
sell. Let every subscriber read it at.
tentively; and while reading it, let
it be borne in mind, that every man
has the undoubted right to cast his vote
for whomsoeverhe pieases. But in ex-
ercising this p iviege care should he
taken that we do not outrage every
principle, for which we have ever con-
tended. ut is human to err''-but
there are certain guides laid down for
the government of the moral world,
which are plain aud very easily under
stood. If a minister of the gospel
should cast his vote for a man who had
been "guity otalmost every crime e.
numerated in the decalogue," could he
lay his head upon his pillow at night
and say with a clear conscience. that
he had done his duty to his God and to
his country. Or, could he say, as did
a church member far from this place,
s'that he was doing God service, by
voting for Henry Clay" fhe could,
our ideas of what constitutes the duty
of christian and his, differ. What
progress would ST. Paul have made in
the conversion Of sinners, had he been
found certifying to the moral cla"ac-
ter or supporting such man as Herod?
Had he done so, would he have receiv-
ed the appreciation of his Divine Mas
ter? These questions are easily an
swered.
What confidence can be placed in
ministers when they will use, before the
election, such an expression, for in
stance, as this: "Sir, if there is truth in
me, Henry Clay will be elected Presi-
dentr' Some will say there is nothing
wrong in that expression. 1t may APP
pear so at first blush; but when we
look at it carefully, we will find that it
asserts for fact, that which no man,
at the time could know. 1t leaves no
getting out place. Such expressions
are made only for effect.
We were once asked by a minister
Of the Gospel, "Why it was, that the
ministry, generally, supported Henry
Clay9" This was rather hard ques-
ton for US to answer; but after studying
while we replied in this manner:
History tells US that the ministry in a
government was almost always the first
body to oppress the poor, and to favor
those measures which would benefit the
wealthy few-and as the ministry gen.
orally derive their support from the
rich, and the rich being the supporters
Of Henry Clay, they (he ministry are
desirous of upholding and supporting
those who uphold and support them.
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From the Baltimore Sun.
POLITICAL COURTSHIP.

POLITICAL COURTSHIP.
The following little story which belongs to the
New York Mercury, is decidedly one of the best
things produced during the late campaign; and, in.
asmuch as all the States hereabouts have concluded
their labors with the presidential contest, we think
we shall run no risk Of overseeing the constitution
or treading upon the most astidous toe in the uni
verse, by affording our readers chance for the
same hearty laugh into which we were betrayed,
spite oil the multitude of units, tens, and thousands
which the election returns are constantly whirling
through our inner man. Here's the anecdofe:
Jonathan walks in, takes seat, and looks at Su
key Slkey rakes up the fire, blows out the can.
es and wrigges about in his chair, and Sukey sits
perfectly still Atlength, Jonathan musters cou-
rage and speaketh:
Sewkey!
Well, Jonathan?
I love you like pizen and sweatmeats.
Dew tell,
It's a fact, and no mistake -will-now-
will you have me Sukey'
Jonathan Higgins, what am your potics'
I'm for Polk, straight.
Wall, sir, you can walk right straight hum, cors
won't have nobody that amt for Clay-that's fiat
Three cheers for the "milboy of the slashes, "
sung out Jonathan.
Thar Is your sort, says Sukey. When shall we
be married Jonathan'
Soon's Clay's elected
Ahem, a-a-hem.
What's the matter, Sukey?
Sposin' he aint elected!
Jonathan did't 60 away till next morning; but
whether he answered the last question, this depo-
net knoweth not.
T.nA.nacru,rc In NJ YnrL ThiIrsdnu Dec K
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Who commands the whig craft from
this place to Salt River? We suppose
the name Of the boat is s.Roorback."
Give us the proper information, gen.
temen, and we will duly announce
your departure.
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OZARK MONROE"

Wonder if the wings, and especially
the editor Of the Cadiz Wing Standard,
don't begin to think there are some 9TH
er dirk spots in the United States, be-
side NJ onroe county.
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THASKscrvINc in N. York, Thursday. Dec. s.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-12-11
Lands For Sale

H will sellat EdgefeId Cout EIonse. ON The
Ill Crst Monday in January next, the following
stracls Of land Of tile Estate of Mrs. Sarah
Stark, deceased, eighteen hundred and fifteen
acres, on waters of Halfway Swamp und Big
Creek. divided in the folly wing. three tracts
Tract No.l. containing FIVE hundred and
seventy acres. adjoining OF lands of Burnet,
Adams, Lewis, and tract No. 9; o.. & e 4.
Tract No. g. adjoining lands of William
Walton and Samuel Webb, and ON The. ,woe
other sides by No. containing six Inndredaud1 /
thirty acres. NJ 4! 81
Tract No. g. adjoining lands Of William.
Adams, and on all other side by No. laud b.;
being the southwestern part oithe above sur
vey il,;s,g..eS : l3 5gg ~ !.
The Bell Island tract falwoi hundred ands
twenty acres, on Shaw's Creek. adjpiningF
lands Purvis and others, .3:.f5.. "a
The Crouch tract of@Iand ofigo hundred
acres, adjoining of lands of j B. Smith, Josiah
Padget, and Smith and Nays. IE6Jt..
All Of the above will he sold on a credit of
one, two and three years, with interestaiiertlle
first year. sJ.. s.fz7:. - .ig
& Also, the Beaver Pond tract of foriy:fiye
acres, adjoining lands Of DR.. Eouk Sem and
others, on credit Of one year. / 4 ss.5
Notes with two good securities ai,da morl.e
gage ofthe premises will be required, ,tosecurey.
the payment for the above lands. -5;; tt.ssff .s4
j.. b. SMITH, Trnstee.iij3!!
Decd 4t,5..5, ~ :. 45 fst,, i
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generally have been, and moi unite the pecu
! liar importance with which this has beeifinyes.
ted-lad il referred without debate, and as
matter of course to the usual committee, or
had that portion which is thought by some OBJ
iectiouable quietly laid ON the table. BY the
Halter course the State would be left free to ac!
Ewhen emergency occurred, and by the first
adoption Of the message by the House would
have been considered but as courtesy to the
Executive. II would have gone forth but rs
| the opinion of the Governor of South Carolina,
for which the Stute wasin no degree RESPONSE.
BILE. Even had it created that panic amongst
our Democratic brethren, which seems SO
much TO be apprehended, the Presidential vote
| of The State, which has not yet been given,
would have re assured them. Had disatfection
on the part Of the Stale been suspected. the sus-
picion would not only have been removed, but
greater confidence created, by the. fact, that
sentiments touching our most vital interests
proceeding from as bgha source and officially
bioughtto the views of the Legislature Of the
State. were given the "go by.r Either course
would have been appreciated as Tribute 10
the Democratic cause, and the State understood
as occupying her old ground, and awaiting fu
tuTe devenopments. Our true position 10 the
Democratic party is 10 work harmoniousy
with ii So long as it acts with honesty and Fl.
deity towards ns-wilh the distinct understand.
Ling that oar principles are written to be ex
tenuated or varied in the slightest particular.
The message softened by the resolutions passed
unanimously by the Sennte, TO my vision,
seems to place us precisely where we ought
10 stand. livery much fear however, that the
tamely pacific and almost cringing resolutions,
that have been offered to the House, (Which in
all probability will appear in the Wing prints,
and may be construed as evidence of nusound,
ness, certainly of much divsIon,) may con-
strain us TO adopt others more stringent than
prudence would otherwise have suggested.
| The debate will be interrupted by the Col
lege commencement, bul will be resumed on
Tuesday. When il is concluded, you shall
hear from ME again.
The Committee Gil the Judiciary have re-
ported unfavorably to an increase Of the pow
ers of the Ordinary
Very respectfully, yours.
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accurate information respecting The mum
Der and names OF citizens Of Massachu-
sctis who have heretofore been or may be-
during the period oflhe engagement of the
Aseni. imprisoned without the allegation
of any crime" The Agent is also au,ho.
rized 10 bring and prosecute one or more
suits in behalf of any citizen that may be
so imprisoned, at The expense of Massa.
chuseus, fo- The purpose of having the
legality of such imprisonment tried and
determined in the Supreme Court of the
United States.
The Governor of Massachusetts has ap-
pointed me Agent of that State, TO exc
cute the purposes above mentioned and
arrived in this city this morning, for that
purpose. do mol know that your Elk.
celIency will consider it proper in any way
TO notice this subject, yet proprie'y seemed
10 require this communication.
With great respect,
Your Excelency's OIL. ST.
SAMUEL HOAR.
To His Excolencv,
J. II. HAMMOND,
Gov'r. of South Carolina:
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] EXECUTORS SEE.

I'D Yam order from John Hill Or5inary 3of
HD Edgefeld District, shall proceed to sell
at the late residence of Moses Huiris, de-.
ceased; ION the 12lhof Dec. next, portion Of The
Personal Estate Of said decealeJ.. consisting of
the present crop Of Corn and Fodddr,5 Horses,
Hogs, Cows, Plantation Tools, and one set Of
BIacksmiths Tools, Household and Kitchen
Furniture, and one Wagon and gear, on u
credit Of twelve months with note and ,appro-
we'd security. = I {
AIso. will be rented nj the same time and
place, two Plantations for the ensuing year.,
one OIL which Hexekiah Harris lives, and the
other one where Moody Harris live 80. t.7s
- DAVID HARRIS, Executor. =.
Nov. 90 At 43 'ita
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Stales Will all OF them our Government is
on a friendly footing, though our claims upon
some of them are not yet adjusted. The Mes
sage treats Of the Texas question at some
length. The President thinks, that the late
Presidential election has decided the question.
He says, "a controlling majority Of the people,
and a large majority ofthe States, have declared
III favor of immediate annexation." He says
it is their will that Texas should be anneSedto
the Union promptly and Immediately.
With regard to the United States Treasury,
he says, its greatly improved condition affords
subject of general conglaluation. "An es.
timated surplus ofupwards of seven millions of
dollars, over and above the existing appropri-
alton will remain in the Treasury at the close
of the fiscal yeal." He says, that "tle curicn-
cy of the country has attained state Of perfect
soundness, and the rates of exchange between
different parts Of the Union are now reduced
to little more than the mere expense of trans.
porting them from place TO place, and the risls
incident TO the operation" The danger Of too
large q surplus of public money is pointed out
and modification of The Tariff is recommen-
ded. With regardto the General Post Office,
the President says, ",he affairs ofihis Depart
ment for the last four years, have been so COLI
Quoted as from its unaided resources. TO meet
its large expenditures. On the 4,h Of March
next it will be found under the management of
the present efficient head free of debt and en-.
barrassmenL" The President recommends the
establishment of line of Steam Ships regn.
larly 10 ply between This country and foreign
ports, and upon our own waters, for the trans
porla,ion of the mall Those lie says could
be so constructed as TO be efficient as war yes.
sells when needed. and would. Of themselves
constitute formidable force, in order TO repel
attacks from abroad" We have now noticed
the principal points touched upon in the Mes
sage. We leain from it, that the country is
generally in a prosperous condition. 1t only
remains for us to say. that the tone of the Mes.
sage is calm and dignifed, and that it breathes
a-spiritSof patriotism, which is highly honorable
lis author.
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Wood Grove AcademV,

vHNHE undersigned would announce to the
IL public, that the Female Academy, which
for many years has been under their care and
patronage, will still be conducted by MISS
CoRNELA CR1TTENDEs, assisted by Miss CATH
ARINE CRIrTENDEN, recently from the Albany
Academy. 1t is hoped that from the eminent
qualifications of Miss c., her success as a
teacher-lhe eligible situation Of the Academy,
and the cheapness of board, that this institution
will receive liberal share of patronage. II
will be greatly to the advantage of those who
intend entering this School, TO do so a! the
commencement Of lleyear.
All the branches usually taught in similar
institutions, will be taught in this
Rates Of Tuition:
Primary Glass, So 90
Introduction TO Geography and Arith-
nie,ic, 90
Geography, Arithmetic and Writing, 10
The above with Grammar and Compo.
silion, 6 90
Mathematics and the higher branches, Z OO
Music. 10 90
French, 90
Board 81 0O,per month. No extra charges.
WILLIAM EDDINS, :
JAMES GILLIAN.
Dec. II ct 46s z