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State journal & flag., 1846-11-06
NUMBER 81

Intelligence had, al our latest dates from
New Orleans, been received in that city
from Vera Cruz, TO 30ih September. The
news is not important, except so far as it
relates 10 the movements Of Santa Anna,
We are indebted to the New Orleans pa.
pers for the following items:
at was announced in Mexico on the Oath Of
September that the first brigade of cavalry left
the capital on the 2Sd for Monterey and that
Sdnfd Anna 7rould ieaue on the 18Th. 1t wss
further announced that he employed bis ind-
Vidual credit to expedite this movement of
troops, which had been delayed for want Of
funds.
The garrison of the capital would be compos.
ed OF such bodies of the National Guard as had
been raised. and it was supposed the other bri-
gades would leave the city on the 25th.
1t Is said that Gen. Ampuda has relinquished
the command OF the Army OF the North,
Gen. Arista arrived in the city of Mexico on
the lIth OF September to meet the charges pre-.
TERED against him in connection with the acs
tons of the 9th and 9th May.
According to letter from Mazailan. an Anne.
rIcan frigate had arrived there and captured the
Mexican brig Malek Abel, which was at ans
Choir there dsmantled.
The Government was adopting The necessary
measures for providing funds to meet the ma
tloLal exlgencies. Nothing is SAID of a forced
loan from the church. On the l7th nIt.. the
Minister of Finance consulted with a commit.
tee of merchants and capitalists to adjust the
terms OF contribution and loan for the use of
the government. A similar meeting was held
in Vera Cruz on the Odd ult In neither case
are the results of their deliberations announced.
Whatever be the danger they dread, they are
preparing to meet 1t, the Legislative Assembly
OF chihuahua having authorized the Governor
to negotiate loan of hpe thousand dollars by
pledg'ng the revenue of the tobacco monopoly
Furthermore, the pay of the employees of the De-
partment are cut down thirty three per cent,
The N. o. Courier has the following par.
agraph:
We have been informed on good authority
that the Mexicans are fortifying the city Of
Mexico with great care; to defray the expenses
OF which the Government had levied forced
contribution"
State journal & flag., 1846-11-06
From The Montgomery Advertiser.

from me montgomery ddCefttSef.
NrBy the last State Journal we find
that Gov. Martin has appointed the 4th day
of December next as day of fasting, hu.
initiation and prayer. This exercise of au.
thorit, upon the part of civil lower has
always appeared to US unbecoming. Men
have established church organization for the
purpose Of providing for the performance Of
religious duties, each sect, according 10 its
own peculiar notions, and TO see man Of
any one sect assuming TO himself the right
to aRpaist day Of fasting. humiliation and
prayer, for men Of all sects seems, to say
the least Of it, rather singular. But when, as
il sometimes does, the proclamation comes
from man, who perhaps never prayed or
tasted 10 hls life, it looks 10 US like a burles.
que upon religion. Mankind has long since
in this aad other countries, come TO the
conclusion that there should be no connex-
ion between civil and religious authority,
that. however each may be morally affected
by the other. there should be no legal bond
90 unite them. II is time therefore, full
time, that the line dividing the two should be
drawn go plain, that neither one nor the
other may be tempted to cross it. The
custom originated with the puritans, and
however CONSISTENT with their notions of
religious government is certainly not in
accordance with the views now entertained.
There is a homely adnge. it would be well
If those proclamers oil fasting and prayer
would call to mind:
Ne sutor ukra crepidam
State journal & flag., 1846-11-06

Con-. DEcATUR.-It was recently deter.
mined TO remove the remains of the gallant
Decatur, from the District of Columbia,
were they were inferred, after his lamenta-
BILE death, to 81. Peters church yard, Phil
adephia. The widow of the deceased,
consented 10 this, as will be seen from the
letter below, now FIRST published --some
years ago:
GEoRaETowN. D. c., July 18th, l848.
My Dear Sir have received, and perused,
with feelings of fervent gratitude, your amable
and interesting letter of the 9th Of June, in re-
lation to the cherished remains of my beloved
husband-that they be placed near the tomb of
his parents, in St. Peters Churchyard, PhiIa-
delphia the spot which he himself designa.
ted.
tender to YOURSELF my dear sir, and to the
distinguished friends associated with you, and to
every citizen Of Philadelphia who may feel ar
interest in the accomplishment of your object,
the assurance of my unbounded gratitude. =
long since made application to the Vestry
of St. Peters Church to reserve the spot alluded
to, that it might be the final resting place Of
his mortal remains, which are at present in the
private vault OF a friend in Washington, waiting
the close of my own earthly pilgrimage, and
since that event cannot be lar distant, now
gratefully con6de them to the guardianship of
yourself and the distinguished gentlemen asso.
ciated with you; believing that the ful6lment
Of your intention would ne a more honorable
and lasting memorial of his exalted virtues, both
public and private, than anything which my own
feeble means could possibly accomplish. And
when reflect upon the sentiments of respect
and attachment TO his memory expressed in your
letter, written after lapse Of nearly tqventy i've
years. feel assured that your children will be
taught 10 cherish the name Of one who had been
the intimate associate and friend oftheir father
had done The nation some service. :.
Whenever the time shall arrive in which YOU
wish to make the proposed removal l will be
ready to meet your views.
l again pray you, my dear sir, to accept, and
to present to others, the assurance of my un-
bounded gratitude and to believe me always.
most sincerely and respectfully.
Yours, SUSAN DECATUR.
FRANCIS g. SMITH, Esq.
State journal & flag., 1846-11-06

The Governor Of Georgia has causeda
proclamation to be made of the election, to
Congress, Of T. b. King, Alfred Iverson.
Jno. w. Jones, Hugh A. HARRISON, Jno. II.
Lumpkin. Howell Cobb, Alexander H. Ste.
phens T. Robert Toombs.
State journal & flag., 1846-11-06

PENNSYLVANIA The official vote in this
State shows the following result i:
Foster, democrat, $1,000; Power, whig,
97,963; Morton, native, l5,424 Elder,
liberty, 2,025-m majority for Power $500.
In 1874, the entire vote of the State was
33l, ssl-of which Mr.. Polk received 1877
535; Mr.. Clay l6l,2Os, and Mr.. Brney
3,l3a. In 1916, the entire vote Of the
State is 204,479-a falling off in two years
of l27,4O2.
State journal & flag., 1846-11-06
VOLUME 3.
From the Marion Herald.
Proclamation by the Governor Of
this State fOr Fasting, Hunsil;-
ton and Prayer.

Dy tMO WV CGbVE vi
this State fog Fasting, Hunlila.
ton and Prayer.
We observe the Governors of severa
States have proclaimed day for the obsel
vance of this time honored usage. L
gives US much pleasure to insert a similar
proclamation by the Governor of this State.
II any people under heaven have cause to
thank the "Giver of every good and per-
:cct gift" for his many and undeserved
blessings i is peculiarly the people
of Alabama. Since the commencement
of the present year we have been permitted
'tse enjoy ment Of all those good things held
IN most esteem by men. We have had
health unprecedented, propitious seasons,
and an abundant harvest Of all things need
tnl for the su,tanance Of life. True our
great staple has not given that abundant
yield which usually results from the patient
iabour of the husbandman, but we doubt
not this has been ordered for, and will result
in, the good of our people. Their real
wants have been, by kind Providence,
~bundantly supplied, aud the realization Of
sheir hopes from that which too much &C.
cupes their time and worldly interests to the
neglect Of higher and more sacred duties,
has been denied them, we do not question,
for the benevolent purpose Of fixing their
heart aud affections on that priceless gem,
that ruby above all price-our holy, blessed
REL1eoN. And as an evidence that all
things work together for the good OF those
who love God, we are pleased to refer to the
fact that at no period since the settlement
of the State, has SO much interest been man.
Tested on the subject of Religion, as during
the present season. Every where we hear
OF an awakened sense of the awful impor-
lance Of this great matter, and the hearts Of
christians of every denomination, have been
gladdened by the accession to their folds of
many repentant sinners and immortal souls.
May the good work progress. and as an aux.
iliary TO contamination 90 much desired,
we trust that all the good citizens OF Alaba.
ma will on the 4th day of December next,
with grateful hearts and serious reflection,
devote themselves 10 the service Of heav-
enly Father 10 whom we are all indebted for
every blessing in time and eternity.
State journal & flag., 1846-11-06

FUNERAL OF LIEUT.. MAY.-The remains
Of Lieut.. John L. May, late Of the "Greens.
boro' Independent Volunteers" who died
at Matamoras. Mexico, on the % uIt.,
reached here on Sunday morning last, and
were inferred with appropriate honors on the
following day. The funeral was preached
by the Rev. d. P. Besior, and was listened
TO with deep and solemn interest by one Of
the larges, audiences that we reco;ect ever
to hare seen assembled in Greensboro.
The service Of the Church having closed,
the corps accompanied by the Light Ar.
tillery Guards, the "Greensboro' c avaIry,"
the "Lodge Of Odd Fellows, and large
concourse Of citizens, was converted about
two miles in the country and deposited by
the side Of the mother of the deceased.
Whilst the corps was passing to and from
the Baptist Church, the Church bells were
all tolled, and during the most of the day
the stores were all closed. .
The whole proceeping evidenced not on
ly an ardent feeling Of patriotism; but q
deep and heartfelt sympathy with the rel
a,ivss Of the dscessed.-Beacoa.
State journal & flag., 1846-11-06

We copy the following paragraph from
the Union of 23d ult. Itpays a we'll merits
cd tribute to the ability and hospitality Of
our distinguished fellow citizen Hon. VIM.
R. King:
Col. VIM. IL. King. -
Among the passengers on board the Great
Britain, at the time she was wrecked, was our
distinguished countryman, Col. VIM. r. King,
on his return from his mission to France, from,
which court he has been recalled at HE own
request. He took final leave Of his Majesty,
the King Of the French, on the 18th ultimo
and we learn from various sources that his de-
parture elected expressions Of the warmest re-
grct He lett Paris on the day following, and
embarked at Liverpool in the Great Britain,
whose safety has been the source Of such deep
| anxiety. Whilst Col. King e friends will regret
this unfortunate detention, they will be rejoiced
to learn, that be had, by the last adyices regaina
ed Liverpool, where he was TO embark on the
I'd instant, IN the packets ship New York, with
the prospec: Of reaching the United States on
or about the LIST of November. ''s'''r
We hazard nothing in saying that no minis.
ter has discharged his duty to his own country,
and the country to which he was sent, more
satisfactorily to both, than has deem done By
Col. King His kindness and hospitality 70
Americans who have visited Paris during his
residence there, have been the subject of free
quent and grateful acknowledgment and his
devotion to the institutions of his own land was
not more clearly exempli6ed in his. public cob.
duct at home, than in the post he has so worth.
ly filled abroad. Few men have such numerous
and enthusiastic friends as Col. Klng-who, we
are sure, will all delight to bid him cordial
welcome to his native shores: - :.
State journal & flag., 1846-11-06
From the Richmond Enquirer. Oct. 81.
w. II. Myers, s. s. Myers and w. g.
Burr acquitted.


The case Of the Commonwealth vs..
Messrs. Myers and Burr, was resumed he,
fore the Hastings Court on yesterday. The
Court, (who have all along manifested
praiseworthy patience,) was engaged du.
ring the whule day from 10 l.2 A. NJ, un.
til o quarter past IL. P. NJ, in listening to
the arguments Of the counsel.
After Mr.. Mayo had concluded the case
on behalf of the prosecution, Mr.. Lyons
opened in behalf ftbe defence. His speech
received the profound attention Of large
audience. and its conclusion was marked
by an outburst Of applause. Mr.. Gustavus
A. Myers followed on the same side in an
ingenious argument.
Mr.. r. G. Scott concluded The argument
for tho defence. Its ability was universally
recognized, and there were occasional in
terruptions by plaudts, although it was in a
Court Of Justice. Mr.. Mayo wound up the
whole case in behalf Of the prosecution, in
an elaborate and candid argument.
The vote was then taken, and the Court,
by vote Of five to two, discharged the par.
ties from all further prosecution. The an
nouncement Of this result was received with
enthusiastic shouts Of applause from crow
ded Court room, which we cannot trust our
selves to describe.
MRs. MYERS NOT DEAp.-Notwilhstan
ding the almost positive assertion OF The
Richmond Enquirer that Mrs Myers hat
committed suicide, and the positive assuran
ce Of our Richmond Correspondent, we ar,
pleased 10 learn that such is not the case
The second letter Of our correspondent dit
no. come to hand until yesterday morning
or his first letter would no, have been pub
lished.-Bah. Sun. Oct 20.
THE LATE COMMODORE STEPHEN DecA
TuR.-1he remains Of this most gallant an
distinguished officer have. heretofore, heel
deposited IN the family vault Of Colonel Born
ford, at his residence near the city Of Wash
ington. This fine estate has been sold, nd
together with every thing upon It. is abou
to pass into other hands. A removal of III
body, therefore. has become proper at thi
time, the arrangement having been lon
contemplated by Mrs Decatur, agreeable {
the wish expressed by the Commodore du
ring his life, that he might be buried near tn
spot where the bodies OF his parents resi-
The grave yard Of st. Peters Church
Philadelphia, will therefore receive the.
honored remains. A committee represel
ting the naval and military service of II
country. and the citizens especially Of Phil
delPhis, the birth place of Commodore D
catur. will take charge of the removal {
some day near the close Of the present mon
--PA2adelpAia U. S. Gazstss.
State journal & flag., 1846-11-06
Tuscaloosa (Ala.) Races.

The fall meeting over the North Tusca-
loosa course, commenced on Wednesday,
Oct. %. The day was exceedingly fine ;
but the course was deep in dust. Good
sport was anticipated as there was in at.
tendance several stables, from North Alaba-
ma, Mississippi. and Georgia, well known
for their racing qualities.
The following gentlemen had stables in
attendance r. A. Jones, of Ca, Henry
& McClaron, of Columbus, Miss, Davis g.
Ragland, of North Alabama, Mr.. Gray, of
Sumter co., Mr.. Goldsby oil Dallas CO., and
Kenneth Dye of Tuscaloosa.
WEDNESDAY. Oct, 2S:h sweepstakes,
Jockey club, purse $300--entrance $500
entrances, purse 1920.
NILE HEATS.
F. A. Henry's CHI. f. Martha Forte, by imp.
Glencol, out of Fanny Strong, 8 y's-l.
Maj. Ragland's b. f, Sally Hunter, by Roanoke.
out of Parrot, y's-ds.
Col. Goldsby's C. C. John Jones, by imp. Levia-
than, out Of Mary Jones. y's-ds.
Kenneth Dyes b. G. Judge Lane, by Scpio.
GU, of Timora, y's-ds.
J. C: Gray's c. m. Charlotte, by Pacific, out
nj q l.
State journal & flag., 1846-11-06

REMARKABLE DfsCOvERY.-Net long
since we observed in the papers brief
notice Of wonderful, chemical discovery
very lately made by Professor Schoub,., Of
Germany. Common cotton is so prepared,
probably with. Illuminating compound of
| nitrogen as to be suddenly converted by a
spark into the gaseous state, leaving. as a
residue only small quantity of carbona.
ceous matter. Balls and shells were said to
have been projected by this prepared cotton,
the projectiIe force which is said 10 be many
times greater than that Of gunpowder. 1t
was stated that four ounces blew thick
wall to peces-an effect which would re-
quire, it was calculated at least so many
pounds Of gunpowder. 1t was added that
the cotton, though made wet, re.acquires
ita properties on drying. This is an ex
traodinary triumph Of chemistry. but it i.
no less true than strange. A friend, JUS
from Washington, saw a letter from the
highly intelligent American Of standing. nov
in Frankfort, Germany, who had Witnessed
the experiments, and certified to The trutl
of the account. He states that one OF tn,
German principalties had given an orde
for 100000 bales Of cotton, to be employee
in this novel process Of military defence
. and offence. In this age Of ingenious dis
coverles, everything that leads to a free in
terchaDge Of products and inventions, is cal
. culated 10 advance the mutual wealth an
, blessings Of different, nations. Were W
l confined to the "home Market" what woul
. this important discovery in Germany ava
. us7 As it is, it may largely increase tn
. value Of our exports of cotton. We trus
J it may not "expode. Richmond Eng.
State journal & flag., 1846-11-06

Mas. MYERs-NoveL READING .-Du.
ring the examininaton Of the parties con-
cerned in the recent murder Of Mr.. Hoyi,
at Richmond, Major Pollard, the father Of
Mrs. Myers, testified that his daughter
was ruined by reading the works Of Bulwer
and Eugene Sue. That such would be. the
effect of books of these authors on people
Of weak minds and strong passions, we
think not at all unlikely. Their great. fault
is not that they pallate vice or represent it
grossly, but that they stimulate d On excess
passions which are innocent only whom
gratifed in moderation and within pres
J cribcd limits.-Me6ils. Herald Z
State journal & flag., 1846-11-06

Punch says: " To resuscitate drowned
Yankee-seareh his pockets"
State journal & flag., 1846-11-06

Coop ADvlcE.-We have long kept the
following good advice before us:
"What it people do speak against you
Let them feel that you are able to bear it.
What isgained by STOPPING to correct eve.
ry word that is whispered to your discred.
it? Lies will die, il lie, alone; but il you
repeat them TO this one and another, be.
cause your enemies had the mprudence to
make them, you keep the fire a burning
and open The way for a dozen slanderers
Keep on your course, 60 straight forward
and trouble not your head about what il
repeated, but feel all the better, and wear q
less frightful face. Slapder never killed Q
sterling character, and it never will. Hel
coats will not sit upon him without pull
here, ajefk there, and twist below; anc
while this work is going on, the false word.
are forgotten by the multitude"
State journal & flag., 1846-11-06


The PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS CALLED
ouT.-A well authenticated report reach.
ed Philadelphia on. Monday, says the
Pennsylvania, that the expected call
upon the six Regiments of Pennsylvania
volunteers, who, in compliance with the re-
QUESTION Of the President, have offered their
services to the Governor of that Common
wealth, had been made. We are no, yet
acquainted, says the Pennsylvania, with
the destination Of the troops, or the exact
period when they will be required. But it
is evident that the administration has resol-
we'd to push forward the operations against
Mexico with great energy, and that in or-
der to do so, large reinforcement of the
forces at the seat Of war is essential.
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The election in the 7th district (late
McConnel's district) is narrowed down to
two emocrsts-Gen. Walker Of Benton,
and F. W. Bowdon, esq. Of Talladega.
There arc two wings in tho field-Mr
Goodman Of Chambers, and Judge Girls.
ham Of Tallapoosa. Gen. Walker and Mr..
Bowdon have both served the people, Of
their respective counties, in the State legis.
lature. and stand high in the confidence of
their party.
~~-~~>-~~---~-S--~
Punch says: To resuscitate drowned
Ys~kee--saareh his noeksfsn
State journal & flag., 1846-11-06

The REVENUE LAw.-We publish to. day
an official copy of the Revenue Law OF the
last session. Our subscribers would do
we'll to preserve it for future reference.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-12-11

aud manufacturer unprotected in their labor. Loud
and continued cheering
IN England, where they have progressed for ccnin-
RES, and the llborcr is reduced to the lowest limits
nee trade may do In gymnnsc exercises men slrlp
themselves naked The laborer is stripped naked in
inc struggle, OF iice trade. cloud appausc) =,
me speaker alluded 10 the practice Of the European
iatlols' winch was to protect their own industry TO
the fact that the cry for free trade in England wasn
mere cry iofchcop bread lie thought ina, ircc trade
and all our American instincts were against any such
II system.
lie noticed Fourth Of July procession IN l7Ss in
TINS city, with the motos and devices on the hpnhes
pointing u the prospective encouragement, the manu-
acure5 OF the country expected from the CONSTITUTION
oil ne United States, then adopted by ten states,
One motto was" In the rays ol the constitution
we prosper aud another, let The Union Government
protect American Manufacturers" and another OF the
bTe,wIerss;," Home brewed is best applause
MI Webster referred in conclusion 20 the state OF
TIE Treasury and expressed his expectation that the
President would recommend tax on tea and sugar,
III place OF five millions stricken out OF the bill OF A.
The majority which struck out those five millions
sui existed. Bat his advice to them would be, restore
what you have dcstroyed-gven US hock our national
credit-pnt an end to the war, You have incurred a
heavy debt, but give us good protective system and
we will pay it, lhc state oi Ireland was favorable to
the market for American provisions, and so Tar all
was good--bnt loo, King to the end, the existing Tariff
would not replace that which it had destroyed;
But even II it should, and the people should be fool
ish enough to buy the immense amount OF foreign
goods which that would require what would be the
consequences The goods must be paid for and the
payment would dcrange the financial condition and
/ destroy the country.
Ino%, said Mr. ", tlkc leave of you, and of the
occasion by returning my thanks to the Indies who
have honored you and all OF us 10y their attendance
here. II they hive not received any pleasure they
have at least fulfilled the duly and the destiny OF tcii
| sex by comforting il.
lth, audience before me have at any time felt their
cars somewhat weary. OF thing am sure, tleil
eyes at least have been always gratified Finally,
rejoice in the prosperity oihe lines and in the happy
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