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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-07-25

PATENT OFFICE, June 81, lS45.
rINHE undersigned, constituted by law board to
Il decide upon applications for the extension of
patents, have adopted the following suggestions and
rules, for the benefit of those persons who may
hereafter apply for extensions
The questions which arise on each application for
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-17
LATEST FROM EUROPE.

The Great Western arrived at New York on
the evening Of the 9th She sailed from Liver
pool on The 23d ullimo, and brings advices four
days later than those received by the Caledonia.
The weather continued exceedingly unpropitious
for the maturing and harvesting of the corn crop.
In London It had rained necessarily, and in tor
rents, for the twenty-four hours terminating on the
morning of the 22d Breadstuffs had advanced in
price, and consoIs had slightly declined. If the
failure in the yield is serious as seems to be ap
pretended, the occurrence will hasten the over
throw of the corn laws u rf+ s's't"t n'
The last accounts from the Queen left her al
Mayence on the Rhine. She reached there on
the evening Of the 18th from Coblentz, in her fa.
vorte liltIe sramer, the Fairy tender to the royal
yacht. Until now, in the various toursswhich she
hns made, she has always been favored with bright
skies :; bot. from the hour of her departure from
Osborne House, in the Isle of Wight, Nature has
not bestowrd upon her smile. The sun had
been ~incessanly obscured by dark clouds, and the
beauties of Drachenfels, Roendzack, Stolzenfels
and Johanne>berg, seen only through mists and
fogs These spots, so universally admired, mus
have presented rs cheerlrss an aspect as Birmng
ham Manchester on November mornlng.
| From Mayence the Queen is to proceed direct tc
Sake Coburg, where all the members of the SAKE
| Coburo-Golh family are to be assembled with the
| exception of the King of Portugal and Duke Au
gustas the husband ofthe Princess Clementine oI
Orleans, who is at the Chateau Of Eu.s%aa H.
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-17
From the Washington Union.
OFFICIAL-INTERESTING.

Information from General Taylor's headquar
tiers, at Corpus Christi, has been received as late
as to the 3Oth ofAugnst. Since his last despatch
seven companies of the 7th regiment OF infantry
have arrived at his camp. The general speaks in
commendatory terms of the battalion of artillery
from New Orleans, under the command of Major
Gally. The gallant Texans are determined to do
their duty in defence of their State. President
Jones has notified General Taylor that he has
taken preparatory steps to organize one thousand
men for service, if necessary.
General Taylor has communicated to General
Gaines bis wish not to have any more militia force
sent from New Orleans to him, not apprehending
that there will be any occasion for their services
He states that there is no news from Rio Grande,
Some idle runners are occasionally brought in from
that quarter. but the accurate information he pos
entirely discredils them that he does no,
think them even entitled to repetition.
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-17
AN UNPLEASANT AFFAIR.

At the trial of the antRenters at Hudson, New
York, on'the 5th instant, John Van Buren, Esq,
son of Martin Van Buren, appearing for the State
as Attorney General, and A L. Jordan, Esq. for
the defence, personal difficulty took place be-
tween these gentlemen, which resulted in their
committal to prison for twenty-four hours and the
suspension the trial for that period of time 1t
appears that in the examination of a juror by Mr..
Jordan, Mr.. Van Buren remarked, One at a
time, if you please" "We are one at time, "
said Mr.. Jordan The Attorney General very
good naturcdly replied, " 1t is not true;" where
upon MIR. Jordan called him liar. Instantly Mr..
Van Buren,, who was sitting in front of Mr.. Jor-
dan, struck back at him, and hit him in the face
with his elbow. Mr.. Jordan returned the blow
by one with his fist which hit the Attorney Gene
raj on the back of his head. They both arose
from their seats faced each other, and exchanged
several blows This was all done with great ra-
pidity, and Judge Edmonds instantly ordered both
to take their seats and told the Sheriff to take
them into custody. Both of them apologized to
the Court, buttheir apologies, though calmly and
respectfully rendered, were OF no avail. The
Judge ordered both to be imprisoned for twenty
four hours 1o5 ..i @ts a{su
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-17
REV .JoEiN TODD BRAME

We have this week to perform the meIancbol,
duty Of recording the desth<of the Rev 1oty
Todd Brame, ofthe Methodist Episcopal Cburch
He expired, few days since, at Washington :.
this State. Mr., Brame was a graduate of Ran,
dolph Macon College, and had recently bee,
lelected Assistant Pfofessor in that institution
We enjoyed the pleasure of his personal
friendship, and knew him we'll, both as a man ,na
as Minister. AS a Divine he was able and r,;%
fdl, and possessed in a high degree those sbiDin.
but solid virtues, and that dignifed humiIaSS
which so happily unite in giving grace, and fore. ~
and efficacy to the labors of one of his profession
He was scholar and gentleman. His Io..
wilIbedeepIy felt, and widely deplored. BptTs
died like true soldier, with his armor on ,nI
has gone, we trust, to brighter and better land
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-17

Death of Judge Story The eminent jurist i:
no morel The brightest ornament of the legaI
profession has been taken from us, Joseph S,o
ry, LII D., of the justices of the United States
Snprcme Court. and Dane Professor of Law in
Harvard University, expired at his residence in
Cambridge, last Wednesday, evening, at aquarter be.
before nine o'clock His pulse ceased to beat, and
his hands were cold. before eight, p m. His dis
ease was stoppaee ofthe ntestinrs or stranguation
the same sickness which ended the life of Mr.:
Legare in Boston in l943 The Boston Courier
of yesterday says: " Judge Story was 65 years OF
age He graduated at Harvard University in
1898, and was appointed to the judgeship of the
United States court by President Madison in 1911
He has filled high office in the judicial service
of his country and higher station in the public
eye, and he has left space which will not he east
ly filled" ~ Y. Sun.
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-17
Fsens.hs csrsspoudsnee Of the Washington Union.

FTomgthe Correspondence of the washington Union.
PHILADELPHA, Sept. s.
q / witnessed, on Saturday last one Of those
scenes. which, in a large city, SO often make the
heart sick A young man, Of most prepossessing
appearance, was arrested on a=eharge OF forging
the name of Mr. j. B. Smith, a broker IN Ihlrd
street, to a check Cor fifteen hundred dollars. he
was taken directly after drawing the money from
the PENNSYLVANIA Bank. The counterfeit was
excellent. and the only way in which it was timely
detected was by the suspicion of the paying teller
that the filing up was different from Mr.. Smiths
usual writing The bank-book of Mr., Smith
accompanied the check, which it appeared that
the prisoner had stolen for the purpose OF seeing
the state of Mr. Smiths account, and, also, to hand
it TO the teller when he presented the check
circumstance that was singularly well calculated
to deceive AS soon, however, as the prisoner
drew the money, he was pursued and arrested; !;
having first thrown away the bank book and
notes | saw him taken to the mayors office.
He was much overcome, and completely over
whelmed with shame. He seemed to be very ner-
vous, and called for water. No lnducemenl
could wiring from him his name, and nobody knew
him. He is a handsome young fellow, and exceed,
ingIy we'll dressed. Doubtless, his career has
been an eventful one; and it is not improbable
that he was reared by tender hands, and was, al
the very moment OF his crime the hope of some
He was utterly prostratrd with the enormitY OF
guilt and the shame of detection. He was com:
mted by the mayor for further hearing; and
while awaiting, in a side room, the direction o1
The officer who had him in charge, and who was
called to the door, he darted through window
into Fifth street. and ran, closely pursued by the
officer, who followed him through the window.
He was soon retaken and committed to prison.
But the painful drama did not end here. Either
overcome with remorse, heart-broken by his de-
lection, or else under the influence of audanum,
the young man, who was so fall of health and
life on Saturday, died in his cell, in Moyamcn-
sing prison, on Sunday Many believed that
he died under the prostration of his faculties fol-
lowing his detection, arrest. and Imprisonment.
Such is The sad and melancholy sequel OF ca
reer that, perhaps, promised to be one of useful
ness and honor; but which, no doubt under the
influence of bad company bad habits, and de-
sire to live without labor, terminated in dis
graceful death in felon's chains J How full OF
mournful and impressive teaching is this sad
EVENT.
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-17

Democratic Convention IN Massachusetts,
This Convention met on Wednesday at Spring
field On the first ballot for candidate for
Governor OF the State, Isaac Davis, of Worcester,
had l89 votes Charles G. Greene, of Boston,
18O, and Frederick Robinson, of Cha:lestown 100.
Mr.. Greene then withdrew his name. On the
second ',e'Iot Dlvis had 241 votes; Bishop, 140
votes; Robinson 88 votes. The Hon. Isaac Davis
was then declared candidate for the Office of Cover
nor, and Fl. w. Bishop, candidate for Lieutenant
Governor.
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-17

Grip Van Winkle" The Register very
properly rebukes the Baltimore Patriot for call
ing North Carolina cold Rip Van Wrinkle
Some of our writers, and many scribblers abroad
are falling into the habi: of using this nickname
for what reason it is not important to enquire
This name was not sought by our people, and
will not be received. We do not deserve ii, and
no one should be suffered to attach it to u.s.
Least of all can the Press of our own State adopt
for her name that has nothing to recommend it
neither its paternity, nor its truth, nor its sig
nifcancy, nor its beauty, nor its dignity. 1t is
false in its application and dishonorable to North
Carolina is the bare idea that she would wear it
for moment, We cast it from US in time, and
shall resent its use hereafter, whether by friend
adversary.
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-17

"Mr CLINoMAN, the defeated whig candidate
for eelection to congress from the Buncombe dis,
trct Of North Carolina, has issued n card in ex-
PLANTATION ofthe manner of his defeat The n. Y.
Express says it shows something like foul play
on The part Of his successful whg competiror.'"
Albany Argus.
The Express is mistaken. 1t was tair race,
on issues boldly and clearly presented, and Mr..
Graham was elected over Mr.. Clingman BY whig
and democratic votes. Mr.. Clingman complains
that his successful competitor came out Just be-
fore the electon-the very reason, it seems to US,
why Mr.. Graham's majority was not larger than
it actually was. A strange notion, truly, to COM
plain because competitor for Office has too little
time to canvass District The truth is, the
course of MIR. Clingman on Texas and in favor of
the Abolitionists, defeated him; and such course,
if repeated, will defeat any man in North Caro-
lima. ..-..
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-17

Southern Literary. Messenger. We have re-
ceived the September number of this valuable and
interesting work. This number contains g Des-
cription of the Battle of Kings Mountain, by
Gen. Joseph Graham, of North Carolina, with
some additional anecdotes which we shall pub.
lish in our next; iaa
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-17

The Queen of England is paying visit to the
Continent, but the English peopte--thosa of them
who subsst on marrow from rotten bones, and
dwellin cellars in the mdstlof filth and water
have much to console them in her absence, in the
reflection that Mrs, Caudle remains, and quarrels
as usual through the prints on both sides of the
Atlantic ~ ~. svcf,5 x.,.e--rs :
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-17

Gen. T. j. Green. 1t will be seen by the fol
lowing from Wiley & Putnam's Literary In
teIligencer," that Gen. Green's Journal of the
Texan Expedition will soon be before the public.
The Washington Union says: ''W We know the
author his abilities, services. and experience in
Texas. The work suits the times and will pre-
sent the species of information which the public
curiosity demands We quote as follows:
"GeneraL Green's Tezian expedition. We
have the pleasure announce that Gen. It. J.
Green's Journal of the Terian Expedition a.
gainss ,Mier,' &c, is passing rapidly through the
press, and will be speedily published in a hand
some octave volume with thirteen illustrations
&C., by Messrs. Harper & Brothers, of New
York. This work, doubtless, will become ex-
tremely popular throughout the United States, es-
pecially in the more southern section of our coun-
try fromihe nature of the subject ITSELF irrespec.
tive of other considerations and as we learn from
a literary friend, who has gone over the manu-
scripts, that Its narrative is of the most stirring
and exciting Understanding that of many Of
our most popular works of fction,--it will, we
expect be found interesting. General Green no.
ted down, generally at the time they occurred,
the perils, exploits, and suferings of his eventu
career; his Imprisonment in, and ultimate escape
from, the castle of Perote the various casualties
and disasters that attended the campaign; also
graphic sketches and biographical notices of dis
tinguished men connected with the deeplyinter-
esting and ultimate rescue of this infant State; to-
gether with reflections upon the present political
and probable future relations of Texas, Mexico
and the United Ttates. These records will fill
an important chasm in the history of our own
country as well as of that from which the young
republic has so heroically won her freedom-in
this respect, the book will be regarded as of high
value; and to the general reader the extent, va
riety, and thrilling character of its incidents,
which are pesented with all the colIoquial ease,
yet with much picturesqueness, must constitute
this forthcoming production of General Green a
great if not a universal favorite. We anxiousy
await its appearance" o S9 @
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-17

We learn that Gustin Perry, Esq, the former
Sheriff of Franklin ,k county, resigned that Office
at the term of the County Court last week, and
that Mr. Leroy R.. Mitchell was elected by the
Magistrates in his place. eal 9os5
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-17

Mississippi. 1t seems to be difficult matter
with the wings IN this State TO get candidate for
Governor. Gen. Patrick Henry declines to run
Poor whiggery ~.
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-17

a good Retork The ladesof Rochester have
adopted the motto, .H Total abstinence or no hus.
bands" The young gentlemen, to be even, a.
dopted the motto, " Natural waists or no wives" "
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-17
THE STANDARD.
R.aLEIGH ": q.
wednesday. september z, ls45.

The Fair. The Ladies of the Baptist Church
held a Fair last week, on Tuesday and Wednes-
day evenings in the City Halls The Hall was
tastefufly decorated, and the beauty ofths articles
offered for sale and the loveiness of the vendors,
had truly magical effect, if we maybe permitted
to judge by the number of pin-cushions, the guam
tity of 5a6y-closhes, &c. with which some of our
bachelor acquaintances were loaded.
We were truly pleased to see the efforts oi
these enterprisng and industrious Ladies, who
Dorcas-like, were surrounded by their nlanufac,
lures, so literally patronized. We understand
that the receipts were over $500. May their eff
forts ever be crowned with similar success
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-17

The official majority for Aaron V. Brown, the
democratic candidate for Governor in Tennessee
is l776 ,f'Fs aa @~
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-17

GrGnOille Superior Court. We learn that
case some interest was tried at the late Term OF
this Court-Judge Dick presiding. free man
of color by the name of Smith, was tried on the
charge of taking and concealing the female slave
of Mrs Cannon, of Oxford, with the intent and
for the purpose of carrying her out of the limits OF
the State, or for the purpose of enabling her to
escape out of the State The testimony was cir
cumstantial, and though of such strong charac-
ter as to satisfy the community of the guilt of the
accused, yet the Jury rendered verdict of not
guilty, on the grounds of doubt as to the taking
and concealment in the County of Granville
the parties having been first seen together near
the Depot in franklin. This result should at
least satisfy Northern fanatics that people are
very tenacious Of the rights of persons of color,
where life is involved The result of the trial, it
is feared may operate inurously in the protection
of our slave property against the seductions OF
those who are tempting them to desert the service
of their masters, under the delusve idea of better
ing their condition. lt
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-17

Excitement IN Germany. Ronge, the Catho-
lie Priest native of Siesia, who denounced the
holy coat, exhibited al Treves year ago, as the
greatest imposition practised upon the credu-
lily Of mankind, is producing reformation in
Germany, not unlike that occasoned by Luther.
A most terrific excitement prevailed at Leipsic,
Halberstadt and other places at which he had
been preaching. ''" " $50 .as4s
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-17
THE DEMOCRACY OF MICHIGAN

THE DEMOCRACY OF MICHIGAN. :
The democracy of Michigan held State Con
vention on tbs 9th of last month, and nominated
for Governor AIpheus Felch, and for Lieutenant
Governor William L. Greenly. MIR. Felch was
the democratic candidate for Governor in 184O
and is spoken of by the Detroit Press in terms oI
high regard and admiration. The democracy ol
Michigan will go into the contest with every pros
pee: of success ~
The Convention passed q series of strong and
able Resolutions 1t was voted to be inconsistent
with the democratic creed to re-nomnate a candi-
date for Governor for a second term; and rcsou-
tons were adopted approving of the Administra,
tion nof President Polk, and offering Jealous sup
port in consummating annexation. A resolution
was also adopted against the present Tariff, and
in favor of one based on revenue principles and
another resolution, expressing determination TO
oppose the further incorporation of Banks of is
sue in that State. Olher resolutions were adopted
in relation to the Internal policy of the State and
among them one calling for a more certain and
speedy administration of justice, and another stat
ing that it is the duty of the Legislature to pass
a law, limiting the labor of the convicts confined
in the Pententiary, to those branches Of business
that shall least interfere scith the mechanics" of
aT f.ss s.o/ t.
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-17

More Ruin! The New York Express says
an association is to Jbeformed at Mount Morris
with capital of 5000, for the purpose of erect
ing Wco1en Factory.
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-17

YUcGtGn. The recent refusal of this Depart.
ment to unite with Mexico in war against the
United States, is worthy of remark. The cor
respondent of the New York Sun, of late date
says: The declaration of war will be the signal
for declaration of independence here, and with
the adjoining State of Shiapas, the liberals of To.
basco and the presence of one small United States
sIoop of war, the Yucatanese will sci. on foot
counter wave in favor of free government, that
will sweep all before until il unites in fraernal
embrace with the great northern wave now sweep
ing over the plains of California and sante Fep
Indiana. Il appears from the official vote Of
Indiana, Just published, that the Senate of that
State stands 25to 25, and the House SIS democrats
to Is wings thus securing on joint ballot, beyond
all doubt, democratic United States Senator
The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-17

Salt Petre will explode, (i s.) it will 60 off If
left out doors at night 3.aszr - 5al
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-05
IRELAND.

EIGHT PERSONS KILLED by THE POLICE.
The Cork Reporter of July lst contains
the follow ing details Of a frightful slaugh-
ter at the fair Of BalliEhassg, in that coua-
iy:
"Ballinhassig, Tuesday morning Amid
the excitement and confusion which pre-.
vail il IS difficult 10 collect accurate details
OF all the facts; but have made The most
minute inquiries. and spoken to at least 40
OF the persons who were al the fatal spot
or IN lis immediate vininitv. ! am, there
fore, enabled to suppl, YOU with what |
think may he general = taken as correct
outline Of the melancholy transaction.
''There is an annual fair held in the viii
lage of Ballinhassig on the 80 h Of June,
which is usually we'll attended by ali the
farmers and people in that district, and il
s. bel eve, customary to send small
police force 10 the fair. in order 10 keep
order and prevent riots, or the disturbance
Of the peace This precaution was taken
yesterday; but. unfor;una' ely, in my Judge
ment, not carried out with either the pru-
dence. good temper or moderation which
the judicious discharge Of so onerous and
responsible duty demanded.
SAT half past seven O'Clock, when the
business of the fair had concluded. a num-
ter Of persons rena ned near the ia field.
and about the little village Those under
the influence of drink were comparatively
few. the great majority being sober and
very peaceabIe. party of police. nine
teen in number. under the command Of Mr..
Kelly. sub-lnspeciion al kinsae. were
stationed near the cross road AT one side
of this spot is public house. kept, think,
bv person named CalIaghan, and at the
other side of The road, running parallel
! with 1t. is bow slated house used as dis
/ pensary. Two persons in the crowd from
lthe neighborhond Of Adamslown. whose
names | understand are Sullivan and
Neaie. began . quarrel, and others hav.
/ ing Observation-Disclosures as comba,anfs
-peacc-makers, fcannot asceriain-ihe
police felt il their duty Ia arrest one of tbs
/ principals, Sullivan, and Immediately or
TIER doing 50 one or two mischievous per
Sons called out in Irish, DON'T lei hin
with them. SYMPTOMS Of disposit OIL ,c
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-05

CowHIDING ExTRA.-There was quite
an excitement in Canal street yesterday,
growing out of the circumstance Of one
married lady being cowhided by another.
1t seems the parties had had some dispute,
and that the one who inflicted the stripes
hid heard Of something deroga,ory 10
her frame having been said by the other.
The two were in Canal street, when the
aggriesed lady stepped into store, bought
a cowhide, walked 10 an opposite sore
where she found her enemy, and forthwith
fell TO chasing her, using her weapon most
vigorously. The gentleman in whose store
the scene occurred stepped between the
parties TO make peace, and as we are in
formed received sundry lashes about his
shoulders for his gaIlaniry, before he sue
ceeded in separating them. The lady who
was attacked finally took refuge in the back
part OF the store, and after a short time the
other walked coolly of.-N. o. Pic. July
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