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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

SYDNEY RrcDoN, one of the Mormon !. Elders !,
who has separated from q the Saints" and com.
menced the publication of magazine at PittsburU.
makes some terrible disclosures in the Januarv
number of his periodical. The brotherhood of
fanatics have, according to his account of the mat
ter, been even more stepped in guilt Of the most
loahsomc character than they have heretofore been charged
with The Elder says their domestic arrangements were
upon scale OF almost unboundcd RIGHTEOUSNESS Poygnmy
Of more than Turkish bealy has obtained, only among
the dcnizens Of the holy city ITSELF but the spiritual wife,
system has extended all the branches Of the brotherhood
The Saints in this city, Philadelphia Boston, &c have all
been called upon practice its rules immense extent and
whenever any reluctance has manifested itscany scrupes
circumstances urged against the foul and revolving system
ncy have been scnccd by the thundes of authority and the
d'ssus,ng practices enforced without mercy "Every one
says 1'uer RSdon who known be opposed this
s' no or she could not be over, or made to
cump y hrest was excluded and their characters assacd
most outrageous manner, in order TO destroy their in
huencc that their testimony might not he believed, Such
disclosures as is Will have effect we suppose in breaking
up these nests Of pollution but they will 20 on peope will
sl run alter these creatures, and will still he considered
persecution to speak of them they deserve nav Alto
gehe inconsistent with the spirit of the nineteenth century,
70 punish them for their denominations though we think n
seems 70 US, every hghminded and woman in the
Try wl Think that these aocicus sinners should nj once bc
made 70 answer before the legal tribunals for their transpres
SONS II this Sydney Rgdon knows what he charges upon
me Mormons, he ought TO be made give evidence
against hem and the dcnqucnts I've promptly made 10 suffer
ior tner cnmes.---N " Courier q Enquirer.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL Observation-Disclosures
unsuccessful effort was made in the Ninth Con-
gressional district Of Massachusetts on Monday to
elect Representative to the next Congress. The
returns from the entire district, except the town Of
Westport, show the following result For ARTEMAs
HALE, (Whg,) 4,455; HENRY WILLIAMS, 1.-THE pre-
sent Democratic member,) 4,423; Abolition and
scattering, 937 II will be seen that the Wing can
didate has again received the highest number Of
votes that there is still to hope that the
people of this district will yet elect Wing, and
thus give TO the State undivided Wing delegation
in the next Congress.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT, FrrnvAnr i

SAMUEL THuRLow plaintiff in error, Us. the
Commonwealth Of MASSACHUSETTS.
This case, brought by writ of error from the SUI
preme Court of Massachusetts, involves the ques-
lion of the consttutonality of the license laws OF
that State. The plaintiff in convicted OF
selling imported spirits without license, and SEN
fenced to pay fines amounting to Sl60. BY the
law of Massachusetts, penalty of 81 100 is imposed
upon the sale of all wines and spirits in less guam
titles than twenty-eight gallons, unless the seller is
licensed, and the county commissioners chosen In
each county can alone grant licenses and are en-
powered by law not to grant any. In most OF the
counties no licenses given, and no purchase for
any purpose is lawful under twenty-cight gallons.
The plaintiff in error denies the consttutonality OF
this law, which has been affirmed by the Supreme
Court Of Massachusetts. The case has been ar
gued before the Court here, Messrs. WEBSTER,
CHoATE, and HALLETT, counsel for Thurlow, and
La. HuNTINeToN for the State. The Court have had
IT under Amusement for several days, and on the
1 It'll the CHIEF JusTicE directed il 10 be continued
and TO be re-argued before the whole Court. There
are at present but Judges on the bench, being
two vacancies and il is understood that, in ques-
ton affecting the validity of State law the Court
will not set it aside unless majority of the whole
Court-that is, five Judges--concur. The order
for re-argument is equivalent to division in the
Court upon the question. Ii was commended Tor the
plaintiff by his counsel, that the law of Massa-
chuses which authorized the Withholding oflicenses
was prohibitory, and therefore, as to foreign wines
and spirits repugnant to the power of Congress to
regulate foreign commerce; TO collect revenue on
imports into the several States; to the uniform APP
portionment of taxes and duties in all the States
and to the fuIflment of reciprocal treaties. The
question is Of great importance, affecting the
powers of Congress in these departments and has
been strongly presented 10 the Court-Giobe.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

Tar SakrrYLD.-This ship, which ashore on Hemp
stead Beach, after dcagng all her cargo except the chalk
and COAL hove of Sunday and towcd New York by
the United States propeller cutter Spencer Lieutenant Hus-
TER The seam-pump, which put board by the UNI
dcrwrcr has been the Of saving the ship She had
thirteen feet the hold when the pump put on
board and in five hours after put into operation freed
her so that the ships pumps KEEP, her perfectly easy This
the second instance that the Sheffield has been saved by tho
means Of this powerful and useful instrument, -
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

An effort to establish the General Ticket system
in ILLINOIS has been defeated by vote of nearly
two to one. We az, glad that our neighbors have
refused to be led away by the insidous appeals of
few aspiring men, who desire to obtain seats in
Congress, but dare MOI go before the people for their
ssuhrages without the previous management Of a
state Convention, in which bargaining and intrigue
Prevaii over honest merit TO keep our elections
pure ana the power in ,ae hands of the real sove.
reigns, as iisle party Machinery should be used as
posslble-no me-c ;iran is necessary to secure uni
ted action and fair asccndency Of correct prn
ciples.-H. Louis Reporter.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

GRxxxponT-Ths town is at the terminus Of the Long
Island Railroad facing the Sound, and likely TO become
place of considerable Importance There present in
course of erection three splendid hotels Of which, the
United States will be kept by Mr. WEnn late of Saratoga
This beautiful and picturesque place destined orank
Of the watering places in the country possessing does
all the advantages Of pure air. breeze
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

James river oze "Wednesday below Mayos
bridge, circumstance that has not happened Gin mighty
since the night Of the goth February, 1886, and from rad
ton only before since records have been kept of such
events viz in the winter Of l7Sl, the winter after the
render Of Corvallis when il froze in night hard that
loaded wagons drove the next morning Cous ferry.
Richmond Wig
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

We learn that the Hon. JoHN w. JONES, of Vir-
GINA, now the Speaker Of the House Of Represen-
tatives of the United States positively declines be-
ing candidate for reelection to Congress- de-
termination to which he has been brought not only
by desire for retirement and tranquility, but by
the necessity of giving personal attention to his
private affairs.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

The Cincinnati Atlas of Thursday week says that
the Hon. JOHN DAVIS, (of Massachusetts, with
Colonel OAKLEY and Mr.. LEAvITr, passed through
that city on the preceding day on their way to Hi
nois on business connected with the negotiations with
the bondholders Of that State to provide the means
Tor completing the unfinished works of Internal Inn
provement Of that State.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

Gen. Jous CaRH of Clark county, Indiana. died at his
residence on the Goth uImo after illness of weeks
For many years he filed seat in the Congress Of the United
States and during sessions Chairman Of the Com
iticc on the Public Lands. On the field, during the late
war he distinguished himself a soldier and patriot
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

Mr.. Polk, the President elect, and his Lady, arrlv
ed in this city on Thursday evening" and repaired e
the lodgings prepared for them at the National Hotel
They were welcomed by the discharge OF a nation
al salute, and were escorted from the railroad depot
by Democratic Committee Of Congress and the
Democratic Associations Of the District.
The bill for the admission of the States Of Florida
and Iowa into the Union, which passed the House
of Representatives on Thursday, received in the
Senate on Friday its first and second reading, and
was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary to
consider and report thereon.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

FoR PAcrrc.-Thc barque Horensia will sail from
Baltimore tho LIST Of March next far Valparaiso Calao,
Guyaqu and other ports in the Pacific Persons desrcus Of
sending letters their friends in the Pacific should forward
them, post paid to WILLIAM MILES, Esq, merchant, No.
so South Gay street, Baltimore.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

CROOKED DIsTRIcTs.-One of the gerrymander
districts in the bill that has passed the Senate of the
State of Missouri has twenty-three sides, and ano-
ther twenty-five sides. This is caused by the
awkward efforts of the gerrymanderers to hook in
and hook out particular counties -Ne,r Era
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

The McNULTY INVESTIGATION was closed last
Wednesday by the Justices (Morsell & Goddard)
requiring the accused to give bail in the sum OF
seventeen thousand dollars for his appearance at
the next Criminal Court on the second Monday in
March, l845, to answer to the charge Of embezzle-
ment His securities the Hon. EMERY D..
POTTER and Mr. BRYAN LEONARD.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

NAvAL.-The Columbus 74-gun ship, now al
New York, is fitting out. 1t is supposed that she
is to bear the confirmed treaty to China. II will
be recollected that Mr.. CUSHING recommended that
there should be sent TO the Chinese seas ship OF
the line, as calculated to make better impression
upo, the minds of the people,. s. Gazette.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

The New York Herald Of Monday saws that the
merchants of that city intend to give public dinner
to the Hon. CALEB CusHrNc, which will DO splcn-
did affair
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

mere Is again no election in the First Congress
sIonal District of the State Of MAINE Mr.. HER
RICK the present member, runs ahead of Mr.. HAYES,
the regular Democratic candidate, in York county.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

A WICKED Acr.-Thc Nashville Wing states that q Ia
keeper in that city, the Goth ulno, caused two lit
tie boys brohes) drink whiskey for ing wager
the consequence Of which the death Of Of the two
and tho ssupcfaction Of the other on the spot
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

Murpru IN MrssoURIA letter Of the 26ti utimo from
Bellevue Washington county, (Mssour states that TmoNAs
Bird Esq Of that place had met his death from gun-shot
wound at the hands Of named James Minor, with whom
he had lawsuit The assassin fed, and reward Of $500
Is offered for him
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

W. MrcAJAH H. R,cr, Of Oxford, Massachusetts, was
thrown rom snow plough attached locomotive on the
plough passed his body mangng il in the mos, shock
ing manner I'LL
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

The Hon. WIN. L. DAYTON was on Tuesday last
reelected United States Senator by the Legislature
Of the State of New Jersey, for the term OF SIX
,rcers from the 18th Of March next "
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

The Hon. LEWIS CAss his been chosen to be
Senator Of the United States from the State OF MI
cHIcAN for six years from and after the 3D. day O
March next
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

In addition to the several reports that have OBJ
tanned circulation respecting the recent misunder-
standing between General GREEN and the PREsI-
DENT Of TEXAS, we find in the New Orleans Re-
publican the annexed statement; which, being in
formed upon respectable authority, that it is corrob-
Grated by information received in this city from the
American Charge d. Afaires in Texas, we transfer
to our columns in justice to the parties concerned
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15
rnnM rnr NEW onIEANs REPunLIcA

"Thc misunderstanding between General Green and Pre-
sdent JONES' glad learn not of character to IN
fringe at all the friendly relations existing between the two
Governments 1t personal affair, originating on mis-
conception Of General Green's motives which, when fully
planned has resulted in withdrawal the part of the Prcs
dent Of all personal mputaon the character OF the General
1t that the General had submitted project for tho
Improvement Of the coastwse navigation of Texas, and to-
the defence Of the territory which produced several interviews
between him and the President of which was sup
posed have sought the cooperation and sanction OF the Pre-
sident by the offer of unworthy inducements.
"Acr disclaimer the part of General Green OF an,
intention TO wound the feelings of the President to trea
him dsrespecuy the latter very promptly repaired the wron
done by withdrawal of the undeserved imputation.
General Green having, previous TO the difficulty, appoint
ed Vice Consul and given notice his Government that h
did not intend to act Consul but had become citizen
Texas deemed necessary proper TO insist on IN
being renstaed Consul by the Of the exequaor
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-06-20
A VETO VETOED

The Connecticut Legislature passed bill Ii
rectng the Washington Bridge Company 10 make
their draw wide enough 10 admit larger class
Of vessels up and down The Housatonic River
This bill was vetoed by Governor Baldwin. His
argument, according 10 the New Haven Register
was, that one Legislature may grant privilege
which can never be recovered TO the State by an
other Legislature; that they can confer power
greater than their own that corporations are
above the people. The Legislature, after con-
sideling the grounds Of The veto, adhered 10 It's
original vole, and i! thus became q Jaw, without
the appreciation Of the Governor the Constitution
of Connecticut requiring simple majority in
such cases
We learn from the New York Express, that the
Legislature OF Connecticut adjourned on Satur-
day:-"The charter OF The Hartford and New
York Railroad, by way Of DanbnIy has been
granted An amendment has also passed the
House, providing that The Company may com
mencc building the road, when 81 900 900 is sub
scribed, instead of 81 100000.
"A resolution has also been passed, raising the
salary OF Judges OF The Superior Court 5000 a
year.
Among Inc lastmeasurcS was inc Introduction
Of reports and resolutions in favor of The present
Tariff, and the distribution OF the proceeds Of the
public domain, and against the annexation OF
Texas. The House declare, that Hon. John M
Niles, in voting for annexation in the Senate, act
ed in opposition 10 the feelings OF large majo-
rily Of the people Of Connecticut, and Of the
United States"
Most wise Daniels come to judgment Was
The November Election no lest z Is no meaning
10 be attached TO the loud voice swelling from all
parts OF the country in favor Of this great ques-
ion and increasing in volume as the interference
of foreign powers with our domestic policy is
daily developed? What was once improperly
made party question: has now assumed a ma
tona form, and The people stand prepared 10
complete it, in vindcation Of The counlrys rights
and honor. The Legislature Of Connecticut are,
indeed behind The times, if they doub, the cordial
acquiescence Of an overwhelming jorily of the
people Of the United States in a measure, which
was called for by due regard TO The interests q
Massachusetts and New York, as we'll as Of
Louisiana an South Carolina.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-06-20

The Augusta Democrat (StaunIon) has passed
from the hands Of Henry T. War,;nann 10 Vim
cen, T. Geiser g. Co, by whom i, will in future
be conducted We regret TO part with Mr. w,
under whose management the Democrat has
been a spirited and useful champion Of The good
cause In quitting the Editorial chair, he says:
awe leave, therefore, with regret, because the
field OF operation in which il may be our province
in future 10 act, will be more circumscribed, and
less grateful 10 one anxious for the good OF our
country, and the success Of our principles"
A short and well-wren address from The new
Editors gives bright promise, that The Democrat
will continue TO do good service to The Republi-
can cause Ii is bold undertaking, to resist the
overwhelming influence and power Of Federal
Aueusta-hut we know The Democrats Of thai
county 10 be "learless and faithful" and are rea.
dy 10 yield TO the call of patriotic duty. We are
gralifed TO believe that they are extending their
ranks, AMI, by the aid oflhe Democrat, may. soon
present formidable phalanx The new Editors
conclude with these appropriate remarks:
eve will give our warm support to the admi.
nis,Iaton of Mr.. Polk, SO long as il is Democrat
ic, but the moment he leaves the path in which
our Republican fathers irod, we will leave hin,
We look 10 him as The man BY whose aGministra.
ton the system Of protection forproectons sake
is to I've levced, and the burdens OF government,
thrown equally upon the whole people. We ex.
poet him 10 prevent the establishment of a Uni.
led States Bank-the Assumption Of State DeLls
and we wish him TO maintain nnsu!lied our IA.
lional honor. We deem it unnecessary 10 say
more, as we wish 10 be judged by our works. We
ask the support Of liberal public"
Success 10 them
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-06-20
FUNERAL OF GEN. JACKSON.

The following interesting account oil The last
ceremonies over The tomb Of Gen. Jackson, is
from The letter OF Il gentleman in Nashville, adj
dressed 10 another in Washington city
NASHVILLE, June 10, lSi5
''Nly dear Sir: | have just returned from the
Hermitage. where aen led The funeral OF Gen.
Jackson II was estimated fairly, ! think, that
from > 500 TO 3,000persons were present. There
were risingtw hundred carriages in attendance,
10 say nothing Of the horses which, as fastened
10 The bonghs Of the trees in front of the Hermit
age yard literally filled the woods. AT IL o'clock,
A. NJ, Rev. Mr. Edgar took position in The
porch, front Of the front parlor and pronounced q
most appropriate prayer-happily alluting 10
This great and distinguished man of our nation,
who had lived as Patriot and Christian and
invoking the blessings of Heaven 10 sustain and
comfort the bereayed A psalm was sung next,
commencing
".Why should We start and fear 10 die?
What tmorous worms we mortas are &C., &C.
"Mr EGgars sermon was the best that eve
heard fall from his lips. He endeavored 10 do full
justice 10 The high public and private character OF
Gen Jackson; and he came much nearer 10 the
accomplishment OF his object than had expected
he could. His text was from passage in the Re-
Violations: These are they which came out OF
great lrbulation, and washed their robes white in
the blood OF the Lamb The sermon was near
~ an honr in length. A hymn was then
sung, another prayer offered, and then the body
was removed from the front parlor, where it had
remainded during service, 10 the hearse, and
horne down, outside OF the garden as far as the
burial place, where the fence had been removed
that it might be brought through 10 the grave
There was some little difficulty in lowering the
body into the vault, in consequence Of the loo
large dimensions Of The box which contained the
coffin; but this was soon overcome, and then Mr.
Edgar made series OF well-chosen remarks, adj
mirably suited to the place and the OCCASION
The entire service closed by a 'lavorile psalm OF
the Generals, which Mr.. Edgar said was often
spoken Of By him when living.
al have never witnessed funeral occasion OF
halt the solemniiy. Every man, woman and
child seemed to be conscious that mankind had
lost one their greatest and best beneiacors.
at was his request as lean, that little or no
pomp or parade should be observed at his burial;
nevertheless, the Nashville Blues were present in
uniform, and were permitted to fire three or four
times over The grave.
"The family seem 10 be resigned. Mrs. Jack
son is almost inconsolahle her little children are
scarcely sensible Of their loss. His adopted son
(Andrew Jackson) maniiests a keen sense Of his
bereavement. have thus given you a few par
ticulsrs, which | had thought might not be des,-
tute ofinlerest"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-06-20
TrUE TO TIE BACKBONE Z.

Once more has New Hampshire given new
luslre 10 her time. honored principles. Her lower
House have, by I'D 10 IS, refused 10 consider the
subject of accepting the States share OF the Land
Distribution On this as on the great political
questions of the day, she stands, as she has ever
stood. on the same platform with Virginia. She
has shown herself 10 he pure and incorruplbe-
putting aside the miserable piltance from The
Federal Treasury, because it would have been
received al the sacrifice Of her principles. 1t is
now for Virginia 10 prove herself equally up
right and honorable BY again eschewiug The sun
clean thing"
The Legislature of New Hampshire in Con
ven,ion, on the 18th, elected Thomas P. Tread
well Secretary Of State, John Atwood Treasurer,
Carroll & Baker COT the PatrioD State Printers,
and David Moulton Commissary. General-ali
incumbcnts, We believe.