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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-11-12
ILApasq NEWS PROM 1HHda0k Ann SAN
ia re, NEW MEXICO AND THE BAND
WITCH ISLANDS,


ia re, NEW MEXICO AND THE BAND
WITCH ISLANDS
81. Louis papers have received late Intelligence
from these countries by the arrival OF Mr. Iiip'n
from Oregon, who passed the winter among he
American settlements of the Willamette and The ad-
jacen sea coast, and he describes them ss enjoying
prosperity when he left them in April last. The
emigrant party Of ls43, which he accompanied, ar
rived at their destination in November last, after
having braved and overcome unparalleled dangers
and difficulties.
This accession swelled the population Of Oregon
to upwards OF two thousand, and they had formed a
government, elected officers established courts and
record OF land titles.
Cattle and stock of all kinds are accumuiatiDg and
rapidly increasing under mild climate and uniallng
pastures Provisions Of all kinds abundant oil The
mos, excellent quality and moderate prices
Mr.. Gpin passed the trading fort OF Bridger
Vasquez the 18th Of August. This fort Is one
hundred miles west of Green river and exactly hall
way from independence To the Willamette.
The American lrappers scattered among the noun
tans had there collected to meet the emigrants Of
last spring, advanced party Of thirty OF whom,
with their wagons and cattle, passed on the I'm, TWO
days later than the emigrahs Of the preceding year
Two larger companies behind, under General tTil-
liam and Col Ford passed subsequently,, and all in
good time to reach the settlements before the settling
Of the winter
New MExIco.--War had broken out between the
New Mexicans and the tribes of Eutaw Indians who
live around Taos. Early in September, six OF the
Euiaw chiefs, accompanied by one hundred warriors,
visited Santa Fe TO obtain from Gov. Martinez resti-
tuition for depredatons committed last spring their
people, by trappingparty of Spanards in the neigh
borhood of the Salt Mountains
The six chiefs being in audience with the Govern
or in his palace expressed themselves dissatisfied with
the presents offered TO them and the leader attempt
ed TO pull the Governor from his seat by the hair
whereupon Martinez, seizing his sabre, killed two of
them, and the other four despatched by the
guard, who rushed in.
The hundred warriors in returning to their village,
massacred twelve MexicaDs, and brisk war between
the TWO nations was anticipated.
SANDWICH IsLANDs--By three vessels which ar
rived in the Columbia in May last from Honolulu,
accounts were received of great rejoicing in the
Islands, in consequence of the acknowledgment of
their independence by the United States and the Eu-
ropean powers
Mr.. Record, young lawyer from New York city,
who accompanied the Oregon emigr alton of lS43,
and passed onward to the Islands, had been appointed
Attorney General of the Sandwich Islands by King
Tammeamah. The oher confidential officers of the
King also Americans, as well as the most enter
psing planters and merchants of that fourishing lit.
tie kingdom.
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THr RtmwAr BvpBLr 1t is quite evident ,b,,
joan Bull IS infatuated on the subject Of Railroad
Inleed according to the last sdvlces, many Of ~.
capitalists OF Great Brian had become mooomsnisc.
with reference to this new source of speculat,o,
Hundreds Of new undertakings had been started a,a
an immense amount OF capital bad been invested :,
vsnous lines. One account informs us that <7oo
00t sterling Of private capital, had already been
propsted in this way aod that an equal smo,,,, I.
proposed to be invested in similar property. Bur ,hs
bubble will soon explode. II is impossible for mn
such delusion.
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GRIMM Mr1uop OF u.krso F,ow,p,

GsnM,s Mr1Hop OF MAKING FLowrRs GROW IN
rur WsTER.-We saw off such a branch of any
shr,b will answer purpose and then Law il for
an iour or two IN running stream, If we can find
one The object of this is TO get the ice from The
bak, and soften the buds, 1t Is afterwards carried
inD our warm rooms, and fixed Upright in a wooden
bot or tub containing water Fresh burnt lime il
,h added to the water and allowed to remain in !,
ab,ut twelve hours, when II IS removed, and water
aned, with which a small quantity of ytriol 1.
mixed to prevent its purifying. 10 the course Of
some hours the blossoms begin to make their appear
aree, and afterwards the leaves If more Lime he
AIDED the process IS quickened, while IL il be no,
usd at all the process is retarded and the leaves
atpear before the blossom.
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DRrApruL Monrsurr.-Wesr are informed BY gen
tlemsn who resides IN the neighborhood says the Pits
burg Chronicle that in the family of man in moderate
circumstances, named Darragh, who resides upon a
farm adjoining that of the Hon. VIM. Kerr, in this
county, painful mortality has occurred from ca.
tarrhsl fever Mr.. Dsrrsgh has family Of II child.
rem. A few days since three Of them were taken
sex with the fever about the same tune and m 81
hours they we're all dead. They were buried in the
same grave. short time after three others were
taken SICK, and when our informant left home. one OF
them he'd died and the other Two were not erpeoted
to survive until night Such occurrences are as pain
ful as they are unusual
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-11-12

BY choios Of President ps Woe rseside~s
we must do il by choice Of members Of Con
gress. and by sending our young, strong and
aciire men 10 oppose the admiration Of 1'eras,
and The perpetuation OF slavery"
How are the young, strong and active men TO
be sent TO oppose the admission of Texas into
the Union, unless il is by the use and farce Of
arms? What sort of spirit of patriotism can
actuate the man who arrays himself against the
decision of the People, and encourages the
Young, strong and active men 10 accomplish it
| by an appeal TO arms?
MIR. Clay would demohsh the Constitution to
effect his purpose, Mr.. Webster encourages dis
organization and revolution TO effect his!
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-11-12

Foolish RunoRs CoRRroTRD.-Y Yesterday and 8
turday some absurd and ridicuous stories were
sHoaI by the Wings. One wa, that Governor Poo
had refused TO rsufy sign ue election returns q
another, that the Governor vas in the city holdlns
conference with certain Wig leaders. We are 8,
sbled, on the best authort, 10 say that Gov Port
has not been 10 this city for several weeks; and
for his refusal TO sign thfeection returns, nothing
that kind Is required ofhim and IL il we're he woa
be one Of the last to piuse. 1t is strange that al
one should be so syis to invent such stories, an
still stranger that anycan be found stupid enough
believe them.-ke,rfnt.
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OFFICIAL.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

DEPARTMENT OF oIhi1,
WAsnIsoroN, Nov. ii, 1914.
The following notice 10 relation TO hostages on
ters. newspapers and other mail matter iorwardeu "
Brsx from the United States, was received al 'h's
Department Ia the 10th inst, from the U. D. Consu
at Rio de Janeiro, and is published for the iniorma
ton of those whom it may concern:
Consulate OF THE UNITED STATES,
Rio DE JANElRo, Sept %, lo44
Newspapers and other printed matter forwarded Z
Brazil should be enveloped with end OF the pack
ct open, or the corners uncovered. If packet con
..;nipe such matter be wholly closed it is subecte!
here to the same rate Of postage a. Ie''efs a"u
mated by weight, though the same be oroueh' =.
ve.,sl from over sea, and delivered from the once
deposit. The privilege of opening packets al w
Pos, Oacs a. in the United States, and paying 10
what they contain. is not permitted ou' u' 'u,'
tor rate of postage taxed upon closely enseop'
packet must be paid, or the packet is wi'hheio IS
Letters should never be closed with newsnm an.
pamphlets or other printed matter; 70 letter rate,
closed, the whole packet is SUBJ
Of postage without rev arded to the care Of resident
Letters or BE American Consul, should bear the
HoAN'4udresS on the lace Of tnem, "iaiout uhcH oe
* 10 cDvelopcd as additional wrappers increase the
weight and consequently the postage.
The postage charged on letters from the United
States delivered at the port of arrival in this Empire
Is $50 REFS, or about 8 cents, for each sheet
On newspapers, properly enveloped, 80 Refs each
paper
On books, bound unbound, quarter the
amount Of letter postage rated by weight. Books
should be entered the manifest of the vessel bring
ing them, and passed through the Custom House, in
which case the amount of duties charged, if for per-
sonAl use, is very trihing.
Attention 10 this notice by individuals sending mail
matter TO this country, is important; otherwise par
ties addressed may be obliged to pay several perhaps
Eve ten dollars, for package Of newspapers or by
refusing to do So be subjected to the loss of the pa
peri, and the risk Of the packets containing some
thing more valuable.
GEO: WILLIAM GORDON,
Consul of the United States
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NEW YORK.

There appears TO be some disparity in the returns
given in the various papers relative to the vote OF
New York city. The New York Journal of Com
merce puts Folks majority at 1900 and says the Off
cial returns will not vary twenty-five votes from this
number Folks majority in the State is 6CO7.--
Wrght's majority will be much larger. The Albany
Argus Of Saturday says the majority for Polk and
Dallas is about $500; and for Wright and Gardi-
ner, probably 5000.
The Liberty Vote.-The only returns of the Lib
erty vote in New York, are from the following
counties
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-11-12

DIsGRAcED Some of the Wings say hat hey
" feel disgraced" by the result OF The elections ME
have no doubt of it, says the N. Y. Evening Pt-
They abandoned their own candidates, to 90 wi, the
Na,ivists-yet the Nativists have done nothit for
them. They coque,ted with the Abolitionsetan
the Abotionsts despise them 1t is prqr that
they should feel disgraced.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-11-12

Do~sfAll OF sHor TowER.--A large and beau
ilul shot tower, in progress of erection in 8, ami.
ana which bad attained the height of 100 feet sud
denly Tell with tremendous crash on SATURDAY the
20 instant For some weeks il had caused alarm m
The ne'gbborbood by frequent cracking. but il had
been recently examined by sklul engineers. and an
, p,o9,on expressed that there no danger OF it,
'al'ng 30, notwithstanding this, il fell and inyoy.
ed IN destruction two frame tenem.n,s bn, u,,bo,,,
aoing any personal injury. II was the property Of
ferdinand Kenneth ESQ Of the above civ; the loss
Is estimated at $40 600 w N'' w.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-11-12

A MsRrrrp Communicable New Yort Eve.
ming Mirror pays the following complainant Z, n.
able and cIearsighted editor of the New York Tri.
bune;
The Wings generally are liberal Of their thank.
TO MT Greey of the Tribune, for his prudential and
ssgaclous course respecting the returns ON Wedns.
day and Thursday. The tone Of the Tribun. i .,n-
posed to have saved the Wings in this CITY al least
million OF dollars that would but for il. have been
ingn
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-11-12
MR.. wHITNEY's sECONDLECTURE

AT the Apollo Hall was toerably WI attended las
night, but not proportionate to the gntleman's me
rits. The recital of Byrons Apossophe to tn
Ocean was truly sublime, and his ora9rical actin
of Webster, Randolph, and Clay, chate and e.
CANT We do assure our readers that icy wilpot
.~e.o. suus TO spend an hour The prre 70 the
course Of these lectures has been reduce, sdffty
cents; admitting lady and gentleman, seventbive
cents; admitting two ladies and gentemaSone
dollar family of six or eight two dollar.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-11-12

rsoh onraos-News from Oregon and the Sand.
wen ,s'anos come TO US with the ST Louis RepublI-
can on ,oe sIs October, MIR William Gilpin having
200 IN number, was prospering A c.Ilese hume.
rous schools and churches dozen mills. &c. are
among ,he fruits Of their enterprise. An arrival at
Columbia river brought intelligence OF rejoicing. in
the Sandwich Islands over their recent escspes from
threatened trouble. Nh. Record, a young lawyer
IRON New YORK city, who accompanies the Oregon
emigration Of Is43, and passed inward 10 tbe .laod.
had been appointed Attorney General of the Sand
wicb Islands, by King Tammeamah
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-11-12

n5-We add 10 Col Folks list today the
electoral votes of Georgia and Michigan, Polk
is not only elected PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES, with the aid of New York, butwe are
now firmly impressed with the belief, hat he
will be elected Without New York.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-11-12
Correspondence Of Livingston & Co.
BurrALo, Nov. 8, 4P. Nj.

The iron cutter Dallas, now building here by the
United States Government nearly ready TO launch;
but she Is jest safe the ways in the water
Il is doubtful whether she will be put afoat or not
this season. The probability is she will remain
where she is for the winter. The Dallas is built of
inch sheet iron, of large tonnage, and put togeth-
er IN very mechanical manner. Her model is, |
think fsultess, and she is to be propelled by one of
Lieutenant Hunters submerged paddles.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-11-12

When, few week. since, the newspaper called
Inc Republic" Of this city, abandoned The sound
principles OF free trade for high Tariff doctrines, il
was hailed as most suspicious omen by those
manufacturers who desire TO grow rich at the e1-
Pense OF uer fellow citizens. The same class Of
men mus, now be sorry TO learn tina, this new adyo.
cse OF their interests has gone 10 the tomb NJ The
Capulets.-.N Y Jour of Com
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.

In lGl towns the votes stand Polk ~, $50; Clay
remain to be heard from, fifty Of which gave ma
jority for Van Buren, in l840. These towns will in
crease Folks majority to about 5 900 oil others;
and make his plurality over Mr.. Clay in the neigh
borhood of 10000.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-11-12

Cars in, and above you have the news by them
We shall at this rate, carry the State by from to
5000. As goes Michigan so goes New York. and
so goes the Union.
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I)IEI ID

In thl. Cis on Saturday morning, the Oh instant,
IN the gan yea of her sgs LETIfh MASSEY
consor OF Dsniei ID. Davidson, and daughter Of
heisnaer mcin'ire, E~q., Having an sfectionae
husband and three children 10 MORN over their sad
bereavement IL is a source Of consolation 10 them,
however, TO know that their Ioss is her eternal gain
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-11-12
ELECTION RETURNS,


We have heard from forty-six counties. The De-
moeratic majority. SO far, is 1876 Wing gain $50.
letter in the Globe last night dated indianapolis,
says that the Democrats will carry the Stale for Polk
and Dallas BY from 500 10 1900 votes.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-11-12

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS Massachusetts Maine,
and Alabama voted yesterday Tor President md Vice
President Massachusetts choosing l2 Elecps, and
Maine and Alabama each 9 Elecors.
To-day Vermont chooses her sA Electors, md Del
aware her three Electors.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-11-12
NORTH CAROLINA.
State has no doubt gone for Cha,
GEORGIA.

The additional returns from this State give every
to believe that the Democratic majority will
BIO about 300. The lnlellgencer Of this morning
remarks: Eve regret 10 say that the complexion Of
these returns does not authorise any further hope
that the Wings have carried the State" Alas "to
this complexion they must come at last I"
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-11-12

=, ALMosT MurNv.-The ship Shenandoah Captain
west left the Delaware for Charleston. S. c.,
whence she will start for Europe. when The vessel
was hauled out IN the sream, disturbance took
place on board between the mates and portion Of
the crew, which, after resulting in a severe Geht
was ended ~ The officer. obtaining the masierr
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-11-12

few days since some mssonsa who ver, ,.n.;r;,o
Kenmore Castle, England took from the roof nearly
SO lbs OF rich honcyccmb, which had been deposited
there BY stray colony Of bees.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-11-12
MICHIGAN.

We have received an extra from the Albany Ar
gus, dated November TO- S, P. M, and it commune
Gates the following cheering intelligence, viz:
THE DEMOCRACY GLORIOUSLY TRIUM-
PHANT--FIVE MORE VOTES FOR FOLK.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-11-12

TAHITI AND THE FRENcH.-A gentleman who r,
Gently returned IRON Tahiti informed the Paris co
respondent Of the Boston Atlas that the Frepe
would soon be entirely annihilated at Tahiti, 70
when he ieit me natives were so annoyed that the,
had become desperate, and would soon emerge froc
their mountain abode, and rush suddenly upon N
French and massacre every man, or perish then
selves in the attempt
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-03-20
] iaARHTIARY.

!; Died, in this District, of Scarlalina, on Sun
day morningsthe 10th inst, ARTHUR PIcKEas,
aged three years; only child Of MY A. and Mrs:
Mary Simkins. Truly; melancholy is this be-
reagement, but submission TO the divioe will, is
not only our duty, but a virtues that peculiarly
ftsus for discharglng the various duties life,
as well as prepares US for meeting and over
coming the many disappoinlnents that flesh is
heir to. The fond and sorrowing parents,
should recollect too, the language ofthe Saviour
while on earth. "Suffer little children to come
unto. me, and. forbid them not for of such is the
Kingdom of Heaven
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-03-20
SHerif's Sales.

PY virtua.of sundry writs of Fiieri Fa-
-aD cias, | will proceed 10 sell at Edge
field Court House, on the first Monday and
Tuesday of April next the following
properly:
Lewis Sample vs. Elias Walton, Nathan
Riley and Reuben Morgan; Wells Clary
vs. Elias WALTON. one Negro Girl Lilly,
the:property of Elias Walton.
William y Glover and others VS. Simeon
Corley, one Horse.
Terms, Cash.
q: BoULWARE,,s. IS. ED. q.
March l6, 3t
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-03-20

The Picayune gives the following. de-
scription of what is regarded as rather "a
lively place." we'll to do iu the Southwest.
"They have little town "Out West"
which appears to have been overlooked by
Dickens and other English writers Of his
class, and which is "aI SORTS" Of stirring
place. In one day they recently had Two
street 6ghts, hung man, rode three Out of
town on rail. got up quarter race, a
turkey shooting, gander pulling, match
dog fight, had preaching by Methodist
circuit rider who afterwards un foot race
for drinks "all rornd;" and as if this was
not enough, the judge of the court after
losing years salary at single handed
poker, and whipping person who said he
didn't understand the game, went out and
helped Lynch man for hog stealing"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-03-20
commerce al.
HAMBURG, March l2.

HAMBURG, March II
Coton.-The same dnliness noticed las
week, still pervades our market, and we OK
pect but a slight change until the next account
from Europe reach this country. The wealhe
Inns been quite uufavorable for outdoor busis
ness since Monday. We therefore have no.
thing to present 10 our renders, by way of en-
couragement. in the prices of Cotton, nor is it
within the knowledge ofany one 10 say, what
effect The looked for Liverpool news may have.
Our quotations today are from to cts -
principal sales u to II cts.
Groceries, &c.-The marke, is well supplied
with every article called for.-Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-03-20
New YoRK, March 8 1914

The failure of MIR. Mageo yesterday, has
caused great sensation here. One bank,
it is said, has cashed drafts of his accept
ance to the tune Of S2O0,O0O, taking cot
ton that lhey were drawn against as
collateral, noue Of which has come to hand.
The Manhattan Bank yesterday certified
$4,000 Of his paper, which at The close
of the bank hours proved worthless, and
they are raising question whether they
are liable for the same. The general opin-
ion is that they are. have heard that
Magee is among the missing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-03-20
COLUMBIA. March Ii.

COLUMBIA, WarCH II.
Cotton.-The receipts for the week have been
only 9S4 bales-645 by wagons, and 339 by
boats and the shipments, 1901 bales-772 by
Rail Road, and 22s by boats. Our quotations
-64 81 cents, extremes-show farther fal.
ling off in pricesa compared with last weeks
business. We have two days later news from
Europe, by the Packet Ship Liverpool The
excitement in the Cotton market, noticed on
the arrival of the HibernIa, had entirely subsi-
ded, but prices remained firm, though the sales
were small. We qnote ordinary at "A cents /;
fair "a 8; most salesat Z a7i cents.-Car.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-03-20

The Oregon Territory.-Bulls from tho
Holy See have been received by the Bish-
op Of Qubec, erecting into an apostolic Gu
racy the whole territory beyond the Rocky
Mountains lying North of California, and
appointing NJ. Francois Norbert Blanchet,
Apostolic Vicar, with the tillo of Bishop of
Philadelphia inpartibus inJfdelium, Que of
the most ancient sees established in Asia
Minor by the Apostle ST. John.
Montreal Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-03-20

Frog Soup.-A pew era in the science of
gastrouomy has arrived. Frog soup is now
served up at various eating houses, aud is
eagerly devoured by those who fancy them
selves epicures. Some of them eat SO
heartily that unable to walk, they hap TO
bed.-These are wonderful times, aud there
is no imagining to what perfection every
science will soon be brought.-N. Y. Au-
rora.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-03-20

Fire in Philaaelphia.-A. FIRE broke out
in Philadelphia on Sunday morning last,
and before the flames could be subdued,
did great damage. Tho iurpentine mau-
ufaclory of Messrs. Alibone and Troubat,
in which the fire commenced, The Railway
and wharf below Queen street and two
frame buildings, were entirely consumed.
A row of three story brick buildings 'front.'
ing on Lawrence street, was much injured.
There were in one part Of the turpentine
manufactory, 5000 barrels of rosin, 400
barrels Of tar, and alarge number Of empty
casks. These were all on fire at the same
time. and sent forth volumes of flame,
which swept every thing in their progress.
The bulk Of the real estate belonged 10 the
U. 5. Bank, and is insured. The fire was
the work Of an incendiary. Ball. Amer.