davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-10-04
rsox rHE poRrsaorTa JOURNAL.
FPTGRAM.

Bv Term. on TIE Demise Of has Country Nation
Defunci is nv nation with rapture sing
And vet most thoroughpaced patriot Il
For ones country live is glorious thing,
And oh ait Is sweet for ones country 10 die /"
VArrEL,
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-10-04

MoRf Tnoors Tr1As.-A company Of United States
troops from Fish river, under the command Of Lieut. H. D.
GRArros arrived in Boston Friday morning. the
Penobso and embark in the brig Cocheco, from that
port, for Galveston direct.
The Baton Rouge Advocate Of the nth says The com
pany Of o. s. troops which emanded to this place by
Gen GlSrs for the protection Of the arsenal has received
renewed orders from Headquarters for Texas 1t expected
that company Of the 5h regiment will arrive soon, and he
stationed here in place Of the former
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-10-04

Two DoLLARs year, OxE DoLLAR for the hrst regular
of each Congress Frrr CEsTs for the hna ss
sion of each Congress and the same for each Extra SEES
sion--payable in all cases in advance.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-05-14

hast snuffed the slaughter fiom afar and been cOur
sing death around the world. Yet there are wide
lhroats gaping with ravin in that foul nest Of thine.
How dost thou live and how are they fed, while
thou art crossing continents, the mate of famine
The omen of his coming is not i'll to me-where
he goes there must be something TO live upon.
1t is no miracle tina: gives refreshing to those
treless wings. Ha! have it. The snails -
Hays said the bears came down to feed on them.
| rose with new hope; examined the ground about
me; and to my great joy found, scattered here and
there over the surface, quite a number Of snails.
some ofthem as large as my thumo. said
should starve. There's game in the hill to be had
for The shooting but then ia addition to my having
no fancy for becoming wild-nan, since my am
munilion would soon give out--the first shot
fired would probably bring the Camanches upon
me. And IN crossing the dead level Of the plain
before me with nothing TO creep behind, there
! would be no chance Of approaching The few deer
that frequent it. So tina. this discovery of sup
ply that would probably last as long as the sterile
character of the plain continued greatly relieved
my despair. | soon collected enough TO make a
! meal. Oh, We eplcures, tell me not Of your cru
staceous deIicacies, out of the deep sea. Snails.
snails that gov upon the sand for me ; though
they are rather light food for walk of two hun-
dred miles, II must be confessed.
Now. being refreshed in my inner man, saw
| things in somewhat different light. The plain
must be crossed; il lay between me and life ; and
| the sooner the attempt was made the better. So
J gIrded up my loins and started toward the sun
rise. All tina; knew about the course was, that
we came West, and therefore East must be the
direction back. There were no objects to assist
me in keeping the right line. | must walk with
my shadow behind me in the morning, and before
me in the evening, looking steadily at the horizon
/ my gaze fixed upon some slight feature. a wave
or a curve of its contour Just under the sun. All
day long walk with my eyes fixed on some.
thing, which turnd out TO be nothing tina, could be
distinguished from the vast level around, when
reached it. But yet, felt that had kept the
line, and that was something.
| | had always to stop before il grew dark, to
look for suails and water. For day or two the
snails were abundant, and came 10 water al least
once day but then, they both began to grow
scarce. The gnawing and parching of hunger
and thirst commenced at the same time. l coule
no longer keep my course steadily, for my eyes
must be employed all the while in looking fol
food and wafer. A herd of mustangs would e
] by now and then, and stop moment TO shake
their silky names, and snort and stare in startled
wonder, and then sweep on before | could ap
proach in sun-shot. The deer would rze lazily
from their couches. Of knot. grass dew besprent,
prick their ears, toss their slight heads, whistle
| and bo uud away. The awkward cranes woul,
stalk TO and fro, gesicuate with their long necks
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-05-14

climbed the tree to the topmost Dough, and
strained my eyes ill they ached again. Wide,
terrible solitude; not an insect chrruped moi leaf
stirred. The pulses of my heart sounded like the
throes of a mountain. began to imagine it the
centre of all vitaIity--ihe only Thing that ihrobbed
and felt beneath the sun; and that his great fire
burned alone for me. Pity that one couldn't live
on beams, as they say the poets do. wish l was
poet. If things have been here, JUS. as they
looked now, since the flood, wonder if The
grass and trees. and sun, haven't become tired Of
each others faces. everlastingly the same. 1t
must be quite relief TO them to have me here.
Who--wha, hears me when talk The earth,
those stold hills or the solemn oaks, or the bowed
grass. They all have airy tongues, and myster.
| Gus whisperings have been heard between them.
II is evident ifthey talk they must hear, and if they
have. they surely pity me. OH is there God
| out here 10 these tremendous wllds! Where is
he 4? cannot see or feel him. Hah! He is not,
or he is God who loves torture. They will not
come. have been set apart for an awful death,
;ha, his dread hate may gloat upon my agonies,
because have defed him. II shall not be. /
| will not starve.
fairly screamed-'life is strong in me and where
the wolf lives can live. III be suber than the
| serpent. My scent shall be keener than the vul-
ture. III run swIfter than the deer. III wrestle
hand TO claw with the prairie wolf, that may tear
his heart out to eat, but will bauk that imperous
maguiy. Die by inches Not l. III set the
prairie on fire to beacon the Camanches and dare
them to battle for my scalp, or give me food.
And so the in6del fend within me inouthed his
impocnt rawlings. IN the face of heavens majesty,
until almost tainted with exhausiing efforts.
slid out of the tree and threw myself upon The
grass. Long lay there, half Supplied; my blood
raging and brain whirng with fearful images
A solitary Raven "tolled in his hollow beak" just
| above, and reused me. knew il was one Of the
"ill BIRDS" though had never seen or heard one
before. Wonderful creatures! They live where
nothing else, winged or creeping. can be seen to
Iive--out in the trackess desert--vast wiIdrness
Of observation-disclosures even the clouds have fed
away, and there is nothing but the sky and the
sun above, and sands and rocks below. The win
Nc wings s,irs the dead si- "a hs
oak startles tn. > =
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-10
Commission Business.

lt'wil; be seen that another Baltimore House
for the sale Of Produce, &C., (Msssrs. Randolph
& Latimer,) have thought properGom make them
selves known to the numerous readers of the
FEEE Pass, by their Card. Upon the authori-
" of friend, who knows them well, we feel
justified in saying that our farmers will find
this a pleasant house for the transaction OF
their business. and one that win promote their
interestto the fullest extent.
The Importance of the County Of Jefferson,
as Wheat-growiug region, is not overlooked
by business men.
They are not slow in discerning the fact--
when they look at the quality of thellands, po-
puIation, &e.-that this is community worth
attendng1O, andthat when they speak through
the old tdmilypre,s, they make themselves khown
10 every person likely 10 interchange conmodi-
ties with them. E
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-10
c,reuia,lon or Newspapers.

g 1870
The New York Herald states ihst the news.
paper proprie,ots Of Ina, ely have received
from the Postmaster duplicate blank atiidavils,
in'uhich The number Of their circulation " tobe
stated, in order,to enable The Postmaster 10 de-
eide, 10 pursuance ofthe recent Law of Congress,
in which paper the advertisements Of The Post
Office shouldb be Published. Weshall see whs,h-
e. the POs,masters viii dare 10 disregard The
positive injunction of the law on This subjec,.
The following is q synopsis Of the law on
this subject which POstmasiers have taken an oath
10 obey, as veil as any other part Of the law,
80. Mail contracts are 10 be given 10 the
lowest bidder; AID Advertisements of letters
uncalled for to be made in the newspapers hsy-
ing The largest eireulaiiOn, the facs<tobe decided
by evidence" II
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-10
rHE DEPoslTE nasK srsrEm!

President Polk seems 10 have fallen back up-
oaihs old DepOsile Bank system, as pFsc,ised By
Pfesideas jackson after his removal &c the Pub.
he oePosi'es- The Sub Treasury being repeal
60 Mr. Polk makes, so far ss il is possible for
MIN 70 make, Sub-Tfeasaries and Snb.Treasu-
fers q certain PEI Banks, and cenaie pei indi-
sia1als, IN whose hands he public monies, a
m0uailng 10 some seven millions Of dollars, are
placed.
Inc WASHINGTON unioo snblishes On article
IN vindiestion Of Ire President and Secretary Of
me Treasury, in which il states the embarfass-
neni they are under '.by The provision Of The act
ofihe l1lh June, 1874, recognising to certain
extent the then exisiing deposiie bank system,
And declaring further thar no changes be made
szspi Jsr pOa compliance ,sirh fe Instructions Of
me Treasury Department Or he failure ~ furnish
su0tcitnt seeurify.n The 9Unionn continues and
saJs' "rhis provision was no doubt designed 10
DC changed, whenever The Democratic party,
should come into power in the two houses Of
congress Thatthe Secretary ef the Tlessury
WIZ carry out his specie doctrines to he kxient
permitted BY the Law, ,nd especially tkaf be will
increase the coinage, is certain. But he viii mel
attempt to violate or evade the Law, carry ou,
any doctrlnes that he may enierisin.'' l.
Whether Mr.. Walker will oE2ill moi tevade a
law toesrry out his doctfipes,' we are moi pre-
pared 10 say, though we confess We have bu,
little confidence in map, who has ae,ed as dis
honorably and dishonesty as he has, ID withhold
ing aud pockelihg Dloficisl dpoumentsfrom the
Governor Of his State, appointing a gentleman
tosneceed him as u. S, Senator.
looks marvellous strange Ito say the least Of
il, TO see the ISecre,ary Of the Treasury giving
notice through the publc'prin;s as 10 The various
Banks az which payments will be made to those
holding claims against The Government, AFTER all
the Professions OF hatred to s'Monsters,n and
the palaverins about the beauties of a ahard
money currency" This IL beautiful exempllf-
catior oflhe divorce Of Bank and State, y which
the Locofoco haranguers took such especial de.
light}n dwelling upon, tickling the fancy oflhe
isnotant, and leading Them 10 believe thai id a
few short months their pockets would be lined
with the juggling metal.
+ Are our Locofoco friends so insensible tolhe
virtues Of the renowned 'Independent Treasury
System" that they are wiling again 10 run. The
risk Of an experiment which resulted so disas.
troqsFyto the JacksonVan Buren, administration,
Az We agar 10 have thssentfs issuing on fcti-
cious capital millions q dollars, scarce worth The
paper upon which TIE impressions are made'-
Again 70 have asbloat ed currency; Induce spe.
culaiien. pntfl:h beconesa mania' And then
ITO close with another crisis, as disastrous 10 bust
ness as that which We experienced undet The ad.
fmnisua'ion % Van Buren, We rp<, not--we
hope the administrator. may not bsled into IN e
>amss4oIlies, and fallpw he same delusive pBa1D
toms, as did one Of its "ilIus,r9ns PREDECESSORS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-10
RrenaoND mEnIcAl. roLLEeE.

Since The completion Of the new edi6ee, this
College is amply provided for he iasirnesion of
Medical students. We have The pleasure Of a
personal acquaintance with majority Of the
Professors, and know them 10 be gentlemen emf
nent 10 their profession, aud possessed 81 talents
peculiaTly adapied 10 give energy 10 the business
Of such an institution. The Sohth should feel
some pride, and Virginia especially SO, in cher
ishine Medical College ia this region, thereby
saving he expenditure abroad Of immense Sums
q money. Every year adds 10 The reputation Of
The College, aud itonly.needs the continued sup
port of sou,hetn men 10 give il 20 eminence
and efficiency unsurpassed BY any Medical Col
leee in me Union.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-10

One oflhe sc,sAcf he Texas Congress, a lis
last session, vas y SET apart portion q the
public lands for lie payment Of ibe rsblie deei
~ that e4tinct Republe. twill be rseoliseled
:hs, tie acI OF Annexation, ef our own Con-
eres'. provided ihsi these lands be transferred 70
The Usi,ed States. The expectations vas DOUBT
less INDUCED lha, We should even'sslly assume
this debt Of TeIsk ye, i Is perhaps better, hey
pay il themselves while they have The means 70
do 50.
from tie unessare Of Pres iden. Jones, itseems
thar Sir. Polk gave him assurances of some iur-
Their advantages Than the SC; Of Congress carried
on is rae -s0d this matter Of the debt was
probably the lhidg in3coniemElsiion.
Whit is 10 bedome.of The lands held up 10 The
Geotgisnsa as bride 10 induce them
TO favor Annexation, and vote for Polk : Each
man vas promised SOC acres, i be would vote
riShf s-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-10
The TariH and the sub-Treasury.

An editorial paragraph ID The Uaion darkly in
Inmates yet with 50 icieht cearness to be n0der-
stood, ,ha, The Secretary Of the Treasury will
make push, at The next session OF Congress, for
The ,ablishneni u the Sub Treasury ;and ia
The same column il gives the following -
LE1TrR rROn Hon. r. J. wlLKrR
Er,Iac, from iellerdo ihe senior editor Ct
the MissisSipiar, dated June s,b, lsi5
at would be impossible for me 10 give you
any adequate conception of the lsbors or This Of
dee, (Ssaeiary tie Treasury , suffice il 10 say.
! never have any leisure. Atpresen', my chief
occupation is with me details Of The Tariff. II
MIST ne REDUCED To THE RErExuE STANDARD.
Very Truly yours,
Il MAIKFRD
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-10
Route TO Il, elsprlngs.

The advertisement Of J, g. Hest, agent for
the Winchester and Potemsc Rail Road Compa-
ny, sets forlb|truly the advantages Of the Valley
Route TO the Springs. The Cars nowreach Win;
chester at 81 O'CLOCK, P. d., and thirty miles OF
the Valley Turnpike can be trayersed before
dark. @
II is contemplated to expedite the travel still
more, by an earlier start from Baltimore and
Washington
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-10
K. ]. WALKER.n

The superintendent Of Common Schools ii
Ohio, states, IN his Report, that there ere about
1000 school disiIiels, 1900 teachers and &c.,
600 scholars connected with more han I3, 600
common sehools- 0hies the daughter, Gar, fsr,
cuts,lips her mother, Eirginiss in The cause Of
edusssiop, and j. far ahead Of her in improves
menis Of all kinds. Let some Of OR seven pFiu.
ciple' politicians take Ohio as an example, where
liberal principles have been tolerated, and marx
he difference quixi her ard Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-10
Manufactures.

A reference to our advertising columns wiz
show that our own excellent Foundries have 4
competitor 10 that of Mr. J. R JONES 9of Ha.
gerstown. Mr.. J, is not unaware of the impor-
taree Of extending his acquaintance in this
quarter and, ike asensible man, be has Ia
ken The right method Of doing il ], will be
seen tina, this is,a very extensive concern.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-10

nSsT The Winchester Republican states that
the citizens Of thattoHn have set spaft The 26th
day Of July, as day to be observed 10 epmmem
Grafton Of ~ death Of Gen. Andrew Jackson
The Committee to select an orator for The occa-
sion have prevailed on Col. James NJ Mason to
perform tina: SERVER.
The Masonic Fraternity, Odd Fellows, and O.
,ser Associations, Military and Civil are iOviled
10 attend; and the occasion wiz doubtless draw
many persons from the country and neishboring
towns
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-10
IRrcHn1oMD SVHxa.l
10 THE puHIIc.

The undersigned has sold his interest II tke
whig es,ablishment 10 Mr.. Ros Hs Gsllsher, ma
his connex ion with The press, eihef N Editor 81
Proprietor, hss'ceased. The debts due 10 he
ofice have been transferred 70 Mr. Gallahef, and
those due BY il, will DO paid BY him.
A. MOSELEY.
BY The announcement which precedes this, the
public are advised Of change in the Propgistos-
ship Of the Richmond Wing. This arrangement
bears date he lst &c May, lsi5, since which time
the subscriber has been regarded as The propfis-
Tor Of Ire interest formerly owned BY Alexander
Moseley, Esq. The edisprial department will he
under The, control Of IohaA Hampden Pleassnis,
ESQ.,, aided occasion alfS 81 his former Associate
Jno .. Gsllaher; and By the active cooperation
of the undersigned.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-10
lxrEnEkrIxe PRon Texas.

The Texas Congress has agreed, by an
unanimous vote 40 The annexation reso-
luiions ofHour Congress The news was
bFoagh, BY The u S. steamer Princeton,
which arrived at Annapolis on Thursday
in nine DAYS from Galves'on. aud with sd.
vices from Washington. (Texas to the
.2Ist Of June. :,
1 Dr. Wright, who cane 10 the Prince
ion SIS besrerIof dispatches, imm diately
proceeded to Washington, and The follow
log memorarida furnished by him is pub
ifisbed 10 theECniop ofThursdsy night
"The Unitea States ship Pfiace,op, Commo-
dore Siccktoni arrived al Annapolis, from GAL
weston, Texas, after The short passage of nine
days, having cpnsuined only 80 tens Of coal
She steamed against head winds, with the exeep-
ton Of only SO hours, when she WIS assisted by
her sails. NgAtantic steamer has ever made
So good an hourly average with the same econo-
my cf fueli and, considering all circumstances,
il msy be regarded as an Unprecedented passage.
"The news brought by the Princeton is Of the
most interesting character. Both houses of The
TEXAN Congress have unanimously consented
to the terms of-the joint resolutions Of the
United States. The Senate had rejected the
treaty with Mexico by unanimous vote. Capt
Wseeaman had arrived at Washington, Texas 10
select posts ID te occupied by The United States
troops, and ID ptovids for their subsistence. A
resolution was introduced into both houses Of
Congress, requiring the Executive 10 surrender
all posts, navy yards, barracks, &C., todhe pro-
per authorities ofIhe, United States. The joini
resolutions were introduced into both houses of
Congress on The same day, and were almost iden.
ical in their lenor. The resolutions passed the
Senate on the 18th Of June, and were sent TO The
House; The House laid them on The table, and
passed their bwn resolutions .uuanimou sly, and
sent them tollhe Senate Oh The next day. 10 the
meantime, considerable jealousy arose as 10
which branch sheuId claim the honor of the RAJ
ternity ofthe resolutions /: and il was Eualiy sell
tied that the6 House should lsk he up The resolutions
of the Senate and amend them nsthe third tcc-
ton The House then passed them in their pre-
sent, form, and sent them back 10 The Senate,
which body concurred in the amendment The
Presidents pledged 10 give full and immediate
eGectiu elW;li Of Congress, SO far as depends
upon himselG'' XII
The Texan Co5replion which was 10
meet yesterday. 18th Of July, ihefe was
no donbt would adopt Constitution for
the GovernmeRt Of The State ofTexas, as
memberof the United States.
I Presidsn, Jones, in his message tothe
Congress- referred the fsct Of a treaty
with Mexico for the ndeben9ence oiTex-
as. and submitted il 10 the Senate, along
with The ieaaLlans4or annexation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-10
.ThrashinS Machines.

Our good friend, JAMES R. BEooKMe, known
a little while since as Superintendent, ~ the
Rail Road, is giving attention to the monnfac-
ture of Thrashing Machines. He is "a relisble
man, and farmers should have an Interview
with him on matter SO important 10 their in,
terests + III
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-10
Portrait ofMr. Clay.

The Lexington Gazette States that Mr.. Healy
has completed the portrait of MrsClay, painted
for Louis Philippe, fhe King Of the French, and
that il is very eener ally admired as excellent
likeness, and a fine specimen of arr.
Twill be recolected that Mr. HeaIy comple;-
ed The portal, Of Gen. Jacksopfa few days be-
fore IN demise Of The General, which is also
said to be etsne to life."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-10

Gall Europe seems bent on reduction of
postage. II is said that HE Government Of NE.
Ftheriands is making preparation for funds.
mental reform 10 its postage administration. by
fixing the general rate throughout the kingdom
al about tEo-pence
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-10

{ sEF The Hagersiown Torsh Lieb, sistes,ha,
they were 10 error in saying that Wheat had
been contracted f5r III that county, deliverable
in August, al 81 per bushel. The marker price
is 81 cents
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-10
/ seek Health,

We cell attention 10 The establishment Of Mr.,
JdHN T. CooKus,at Be6ington, Berkeley coun-
". The quality OF the water, and the cheap
ness Of the fare, together with the polite atten-
tion of the host, must render this very desira-
bic summer residence for invaIds. -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-10

eceDr D9sbin has resigned The Presi-
dencr5oi Dickinson College, eod accept
cd lie paaeraie charge Of Uuien Church.
ID Philsee,phia
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-10
sADaaTn SCHOOL cELEBRATIoN.

f, S
The Sabbath School attached TO the Methodist
Episcopal Church celebrated The late Abniver.
my Of American independence imam sppropri.
pie and highly interesting manner
The Members Of the School, and large audi
tory Of those feienayto The cause or Sabbath
Schools, assembled in the Methodist Church,
where the services were cpensd with prayer by.
The. Rev. T. T. wrsoNo.
Tbs Declaration Of Independence was then
read by the~Rev. nr. MARIN, who commented
satleag,h upon that houorei Instrument, expeund-
ing and simplifying il, rendering easy for com.
rsehcnsion BY The inianlle minds before him "
detailed tho causes which led 10 its adoption
contrasied The blessings ard advantages enjoyed
10 Republican government over those under
eesPolic and crowned powers-and concluded
by some general remarks upon the utility aud
advantages % be derived from Saboalh School
distraction.
A COLLATION. was then served up 70 the children
and fvisitcrs, Of refreshments provided for he
occasion Of which great abundance had been
provided.
We had notihe pleasure Of being present, bpi
learntha, il vassons oe the most interesting ce-
lehra.ons that has ever taken place Ia our town.
The cause is one which deserves ibe hishes;
need cf comucnds,icn-one ID which all secis
and parties can uniie, aad great seed must even.
tually Issnh fsom The vigilance cf those who
haye The training Of the young and tender minds
eThe gentleman Isutioned few days
s;Yes IL Ne Ras,on nsoerS AZ Ia v;ns m is dn.
,ra,ioA Of $4,000 10 Dlr,aou,h eollsge Is SAM.
uEL APPtErox, E,q &C hal city.
Though the Yankees are generally looked up
On asa money -l4virs peopie,~e know Of no
class moro liberal, and nane sho have done more
in fafsherins The cause Of eduralion, or allevi-
alios suffering hansniIy vhsa opportunity uss
( Afforded.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-07-10

I~The Washington journal learns that Mr..
Tyler has been invited 10 deliver a euloey, 4,
Portsmouth, va on The life aud character Of
Gen. Andrew Jackson.