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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-10-10
ErelaEsd--EEOvv the People
Eive--WOYraen &c.
II letter. from al, Ameriaao aoonsan.
BELFAST, June Goth, 1S46.

II letter from an sHDleraQ02 a00Dl0n.
BELFAST, June Goth, 1916.
Without preface or apology, | write
to say that, taking up Belfast paper
and reading your name, how could
help reverting to past days, and think
ing over again some of New York
scenes, and wishing, not to be there,
but have one full, whole New York
Tribune to devour at my leisure, and
hear a little what yon are doing in
the midst Of "wars and rumors ofwars"
which daily are reaching European
shores?
If all that your transatlantic breth-
rem say be true, (asidc from your
Slavery,) you are getting to be an in
corrigiblc race--6t only to be "cast GU,
and trodden under foot of man."
by hook and by crook" | have so
managed that have much my own
way among various classes, to ascer-
tain how affairs are managed in each
department-have gone yer the entire
of ireland, and have been thousand
times more than paid. II it were pos
sible. ! would wade the Atlantic TO see
what my eyes have seen, and hear
what my ears have heard. of the
Irish and their country. Four hun
dred miles of walking in the widest
part, and upon the islands of the sea,
brought me in contact with things I'M
told in history as yet. The scenery,
the peopie in their real state, as a
whole, present a picture which has no
parallel in anything now extant. Sup
pose | take you on to one island, called
Conomore-the county Of Conomore
At an early hour | set of from Clifiden
the capital) TO visit this island, the
distance Of seven miles, reaching a vii
lagc ofthe most ancient kind-such as
houses of stone, constructed like a
beehive. or inverted basket-some
with holes for smoke to ascend, and
some with no wav ofescape but through
the door. selected one Of the largest
dimensions, knowing that there would
be a FIJI turnout from every cabin
and potato field in sight, and hearing
| was not disappointed. As il by
magic, in few moments every neigh
boring cabin was vacated, the hillside
and bav had not foot TO tread them
every spade was dropped. and in Z
few moments the ground Of the cabir
was literally packed with men, s0on1e1
and children, in rags and tatters-
some with hair erect, and some will
: cans. and some with hats, but mar
, with none-in one solid mass they al
set down upon their launches, and be
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-10-10
For The Herald.
THE POETS GRAVE.
BY ST. MAR.

BY ST. MAR.
Night slept on the waters;
Through The broken clouds of summer SKY,
The lusirious orbs of night in all their glory
Shone on the dimpling eddies of lake,
Whose CLASSY surface mirror'd bright
The bending flowers that kissed those
Sleeping waters. On its grassy shore
A little hilock, whose green foliage
Glisiened with nights dew drops,
Marked the resting place of Son of Song.
Low breathed the winds, and the rustling
boughs
Mingling with the unceasing murmurs Of the
waves,
Made Natures own music.
.a Then
There came sound, low but audible
Like the soflest voice from spirit land,
Or the last trembling OF rich harp string,
And Ger that grave ii sings
The Poets last words
o lei my grave
Be in the deep and living wood,
My requiem, the heavings of the food;
My urn, the wave.
Round my lone bed
Let all the glorious orbs of night
Pour forth their floods of living light
To watch the dead.
Let angel wings
Fan the dewy bending flowers,
While ceaseless voices hymn the hours
And gushing springs.
Let the soft breeze.
And the low murmurs of the deep
Sooth my soul ia its last long sleep
BY the deep seas.
o! let my grave
Be in the deep and living wood
My requiem, the heavings of the flood
My Urn, the wave.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-10-10
up The Manchester Democrat RI

1D The Manchester Democrat re-
ports most atrocious murder which
was committed al Chester few days
since, upon the person of Mr.. josiah
Norton. He had gone into the field
To cni stalks, hut not returning al night
on the next day search was made FOR
him, and the body was found in
frog pond. A rope was round his
neck, cash upon the forehead detach-
ing the eyebrow so that il hung over
the eve, and several bruises upon other
parts Of the head--evidently proving
foul murder. The rope had caught
upon stick or root, by which the
body was discovered. An individual
at Chester is suspected, but had not
been arrested. Great excitement
prevails in the neighborhood.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-10-10

Disaster at Sea.-The arrivals at
New York from sea bring melancholy
accounts ofthe disaster Of the late gale.
The schooner Salt reports staying
alongside the Helen Mcleod several
hours without being able to board ier.
The Mcleod unquestionably sunk
with all hands. Several lady passen-
gers were seen on board.
Several other ships were reported
as being in distress.
The steamer Palmetto, boarded and
the U. S. brig Washington
with boat, she having lost boat, an
Choir and both masts. The captain and
eleven seamen were washed overheard.
She was rugged with jury-masts. She
was in lat. 35 deg. 10 min. Ion. rs
deg. 80 min. The Washington is n
surveying vessel.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-10-10

HP A correspondent of the British
and Foreign Bible Society states that
Sir Henry Pottinger said at a public
dinner, "that he had perused late
edict BY the emperor of China, where
in the emperor informs his subjects
that he had heard read TO him extracts
from a book entitled the Holy Scrip
lures, the purport of which appeared
to him replete with virtuous precepts.
and as such likely to do good; that It
was a book OF virtue, and with shIs
conviction he recommended 1T to the
pcrusal Of his people, and gave them
permission 20 read it, and act agreea-
bic to their own desires"
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-10-10
MADRID, July 22d. 1916.

Taylor's victories have been felt
more here, in Europe, even than at
home. For two weeks (between the
saiings of the steamers) our suspense
was great; but, when the news did
come, each American strutted out as
large as life The papers which had
predicted Taylor's capture as certain
were sorely used up. Taylor's des-
patches have been greatly admired for
their terseness, dignity and modesty.
The greatest compliment yet paid
TO Taylor | heard Of in London
When the steamer of May 10th bro't
to England the news of Taylor's diff
cult position, the Duke of Wellington
met Mr.. -, and the subject was in
troduced. "Why," said the Duke,
''does he not do this and that?" (men-
tioning the steps he thought Taylor
ought TO take.) When the steamer Of
June LIST brought the news Of his vic
tories, Mr.. - met the Duke again.
"Your Grace" said he. "must have
been advising Gen. Taylor-for you
see he has done exactly what you said
he ought to do" $50 he has, said
the Duke, as much gratifed as if he
had won the victories himself. As
get this from Gen. -, to whom Mr..
- related it, it is undoubtedly au-
thcntic; exact ia substance, and think
also verbatim.
In Bordeaux met a whole souled
American, olive Yankee" ship own.
er, Of N. York, Mr.. Holmes. He is
of the stuff which, when abundant in
nation, makes it great. He was al
Trieste when the news Of Taylor
difficulties came. Americans were
Respondent, and the folks there teazed
him with predictions Of Taylor's cap
turc. He answered by that decisive
Anglo-Saxon argument, the offer of a
bet of 81 900 that Taylor would meet
the Mexcans and rout them. He
found no one TO take it, for Austrians
are not betting people. Soon after,
the news of Thornton's capture came.
and the folks congratulated him on his
bet not having heen taken up. Seen
tlemen," said he, "aere is the thousand
still, and another on it, that Taylor
thrashes the Mexicans."
They almost doubted his sanity-but
a week or two afterward came a single
copy of Galignani's Messenger, with
accounts of the victories. Its receiver
carried it Immediately to Holmes. Oh
he streaks it down to the eight or ten
American vessels in port, and calls up
the officers. ''Hoist all your colors,
boys" said he, sand come up with me
to the Exchange" Accordingly up
went every piece of "bunting." and OIL
marched Holmes with the captains and
mates to the Exchange, where they had
of course, a royal "crow" over the
croakers. "What the deuce is the mat
ter with these Americana" said every
body, as they saw this flag hosting and
marching. But" as Holmes said
with knowing shake Of the head
"ihey soon knew why" Holmes
wound up the ceremony by giving th'
Americans and his trends a dinner il
honor Of Palo Alto and Resaca de j
Palma. relate this almost exactly a
he related it to me; for could not i'm
prove on his graphic account.
- AZ, IN. Ill nc H. l.. ,
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-10-10

TIE Mericaas. correspondent
of the New Orleans Picayune, writing
from Camargo, says:-
81 have been walking about town
this eve'ing, looking at the Mexicans as
they were doing up their chores for the
night A little back from the plaza,
the streets were filled with herds of
goats and sheep. They herd these
two useful animals together, and they
seem so much attached to each other,
that Separating the sheep from the
goats would be as hard work in Mex
leo, as drawing a correct dividing line
between the Indian and Casti|ian RAJ
ces. These Mexicans arc a primitive
people in their habits. They plough
their fields with crooked sticks, drawn
by oxen, with sticks for Jokes, lashed
to their horns. They grind their corn
and mix the dough both in one opera
ton, the only Instance in which they
go ahead Of the Americans, and bake
aud eat it all at one sitting. The idea
OF sitting down before dish of whole
corn, and carry away portion of it
in my stomach, on rising, was novel to
me, but | have frequently done it here.
At shutdown the women turn out with
their carthen jars, to bring drinking
water from the river, and the streets
were filled with them. / am told by
some OF my bachelor friends, on whose
taste ! can rely, that there is always "a
right smart sprinkling' of pretty feet
and ankles displayed on such occa-
sions, but not being Judge Of such
matters, my attention is always direct
ed to the jars, which are primitive
enough, and remind me Of the women
mentioned in sacred history--of Re-
becca, SC. From sunrise until 10 o.
clock in the morning the waters edge
is lined with females washing clothes.
About O'Clock, A. NJ, the water CON
tains a great many of them of all ages,
bathing.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-10-10
LANCASTER, SATURDAY. OCTOBER 10, 1916.

and the sun was set. The lady was
yoang-looking and handsome, and the
mother of sirteen hopefuls-was rich,
and rode out to Ciifiden giving great
dinners in the city. and on the island
assimilating herself to the society a.
roS.ad her.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-10-10

"A B0s's Letfer.-The following
specimen of a boys letter is from
Hoods Comic Annual.
Now, Bob, I'll tell you what !
want, want you to come down here
for the holidays. Don't be afraid. -
Ask your sister TO ask your mother to
ask your father to let you come. It's
only ninety miles. The two prentices
Gcogrc and viii, are here to be made
farmers of; and brother Nick is took
home from school to help in agrcul'
ture. We like farming very much; it's
capital fun. Us four have got gun
and 90 out shooting: IFS a famous
good one, and sure to 60 oil If you
don't full cock it. Tiger is to be our
shooting dog, as soon as he has left of
killing sheep. He's real savage, and
worries cats beautifully. Before faith
or comes down we mean to bait our
bull with him. There's plenty oil
New River about, and we are going to
have fishing as soon as we have lmended
our TOP Joints. We've pony, too, to
ride upon when we can catch him; but
he's loose in the paddock, and has nei-
Their name nor tail to signify, to lay
hold of. Isn't it prime, Bobf You
must come. If your mother won'I
give your father leave to allow you
run away. Remember you turn "
Goswell street to 90 to Lincolnshire
and ask for Widdlefen hall. There
a pond full Of frogs, but we won't pei
them till you come; but let it be be
fore Sunday, as there's our own orch
ard 10 rob, and the fruit is to be gath
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-10-10

OF The editor Of the Charleston
Courier says a new counterfeit coin OF
the Mexican dollar has appeared IN
that city. II is said to be very in
gcnious continuance. The interior IS
made up of copper. or composition
Of metals, over which is soIdercd
thin piece Of pure silver, so neatly put
on as TO deceive the most experienced.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-10-10
Bon Mot.-A witty limb Of the law

Bon Mot.-A witty limb Of the law
in passing person engaged in posting
bills on a corner, addressed him thus
"How are you, William, today"
.My name is not William" replied
the man, cit is John"
"Ah!" replied the first speaker, 81
thought your name was William, for
| heard them call you Bill Sicher-
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-10-10

OF An up country gallant, not long
since went over to see hts alright par
ticular," and after sitting for nearly
half day without saying a word, at
last got up and soid-"Well ] reckon
it's gettin' feedin' time-I must be
goin'-Well a good eyenin' TO you
III. Mss Nancul'
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-10-10

C5- To make tracing paper, mix six
parts (by weight Of spirits Of turpen-
tine, one Of rosin, and one Of boiled
nut oil, and lay on with a brush or
sponge. We find this produces ira
cling paper that leaves nothing to be
desired.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-10-10

The Richmond Enquirer publishes
the following extract from a letter TO
a gentlemen in Richmond.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-10-10
NO. 81.

cred on Monday. If you like suck
ing raw eggs, we know where the hens
lay, and mother don't; and Pm bound
there is lots Of birds nests. Do come,
Bob, and I'll show you the wasp's
nest, and every thing that can make
you comfortable. dare say you could
borrow your fathers volunteer musket
of him without his knowing it; but be
sure any how to bring the ramrod. as
we have mislaid ours by firing it off,"
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NIHD1gNTt, NOTICE.
EDWARD CRONIN, a. NJ, NJ. D.

Having permanently located in ?fstleviile. re-
speetfay tenders his services the citizens OF the
village and the surrounding country " al the van
,is branc hes 81 his profession, including ediclas'
surzsrr and .grCoucheEeHf OGcs On Nam
srpet.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-06-10

pended our fire to-day to few shots
for there is no enemy to present himself
within reach of our battaries. To con.
cIude, we insert brilliant paragraph in
the answer given by his Excellency the
General in Chief, to the account which
he received ofthe proceedings Of yestor-
day. He says, "Mexico ought to glory,
especially in the valiant division Of the
North, that force inferior in discipline,
and perhaps in numbers, and who re>
quire nearly TWO months to receive their
necessary supplies from The Capitol. are
proudly defyiHg, on an immense plain,
the army of the u. States, and all the
powers of that republic; who, although
they can receive assistance in fiftv hours,
dared not to come out of the Fronton
and give US battle"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-06-10

of vengence bu, The example of thei'
leader, who had regaincd his usual calm
ness and self command, prepared them
for a less speedy but more certain lrl'
umph. Cautiously passing over The
the fearful obstacle in the path way, and
closely followed by his companions, he
advanced stealtl,iIy and cautiously TO the
light, hiding himself and his party as
much as possible behind the thick trees.
In few moments they obtained a full
view of the objects of their search
Stretched at their length, around huge
fire, but at convenient distance from
it, lay the forms of twenty savages. 1t
was evident from tllier appearance that
they had passed the day in one OF their
horId revels and they we've now suffer-
ing under the effects Of intoxication'-
Occasionally grim warrior among them
started half upiighI, grasping his loua-
hawk, as if TO combat some vision OF his
disordered brain; but unable 10 shake
off the slupor from his senses, uniformly
tell back into his former position.
The Rangers crept nearcr. AS they
bent their keen eyes along their well
tried rifles, each felt sure Of his alnl.-
They waited for the signal Of Harmon,
who was endeavoring 10 bring his long
musket to bear upon the head of one OF
the most distant savages.
Sire = he at length exclaimed, and
the sight OF Iris piece intcrposed full and
distinct between his eye and the wild
scalp lock OF the Indian.
Sire and rush on !
The sharp voice of Thirty rifles thrilled
through the heart of the forest. There
was groan--a smohered cry-a wild,
convulsive movement mong The sleep
ing Indians, and all again was silent.
The Rangers sprang forward with
their clubbed rifles and hunting knives,
but their work was done. The led men
had gone to their last audi, before the
Great Spirit, and no sound was heard
among them save the gurgling OF hot
blood from their lfeless bodies.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-06-10
.INi s ell a. q, e o ~ s !.
AN EXCITING STORY.

Ii was a:snlliys evening towards the.
close of June, l772, ,hat Capt. Harmon
and his eastern Rangers urged theif ca
noes up,he kenebeck River, in the pnF-
suit Of their savage enemies. -Four hours
,heY loiled diligently al the oar-,he last
trace Of civilization was left behind, and
the long shadows Of the sinking forest
met and blended in the middle Of the
broad sueam, lhlt wound darklv through
them. AT everysound from The ada.
cent shores-,he railing Of some night
bird, or the quick footstep of some wild
beas,--the dash of the Oar suspended,
aud the Rangers grasp lighlened on his
life. All knew the enterprlze !; and
that silence, which is natural to men
who feel themselves in the extreme OF
moral jeopardy, settled like cloud upon
the midnight adventures. HUSH
softly, men! J" said the wa,cllful Ha'mon'
in voice which scarce Y rose above
whisper, as his canoe swept along a
rigid promintory-'there's a iglt ahead!
All eyes were bent towards the shore.
A tall Indian fire cleaned up amidst The
great oaks, casting red aud strong light
upon the waters. For single and
breathlcss moment the operation OF the
oar was suspended, and every ear lis
tened with, painful earnestness 10 catch
the we'll known sounds, which -eldom
failed to indicate the proximity of The
savapes: All was now silent. With
slow and faint movements Of tile oar
the canoes gradually approached the
suspe c,ed spot. After moving cautiously
for a considerable distance, in the dark
shadow, the party at length ven'uree
within the broad circle Of the light whicl
at first attracted their attention. Har
mon was at their head, with an eye ant
hand as quick as those of the savage en-
emy whom he sought.
The body Of "a fallen tree lay acros
the path. As 'he Rangers were on TIT
point ofleaping over it, the hoarse,whIs
per of Harmon again broke the silence
"see here, = he exclaimed, pointing t
the tree si,'s the work of fthe red skins
Smolhered wrath glowed on the lip
of the Rangers as they bent grimly fer
ward in The direction pointed out by thei
commander. Blood was split on tn
rank grass, and a human hand-,he han
of a white man-lay upon the blood
There was no, word spoken, b,
every countenance worked with terribl
emotion. Had The Rangers followed the
own desperate inclination they woul
have hurried recklessIy on to the;Swol
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-06-10
Pc e r. h u

GREAT MEETING IN NEW YORK.
At the great. the monster meeting lately held
in the CITY Of New York to respond 10 the cal
of the Government Tor Volunteers. the follow
ing soulstirring song, written by Gen. George
p.Morris, the poet laureut of America, was
sung with great effect by Mr.. Nash, OF the
..Chural Union" the almost illlm:table multi
,ude, says the Morning News, joining IN the
the chorus, which came up from the assembled
throng, as the strange aud stirring symphony
OF waves Of the great sea.
GOD HASlMADE US FREE!
A NATIONAL ANTHEM.
Iprittcn by George p Morris, Esp.
Freedom spreads her downy wings
Over all cieuted things
Glory 10 the King Of kings!
Bend low to him the knee;
Bring the heart before His throne
Bow to Him and Him alone
He's the only king we own,
And he has made us free!
Chorus-Arn and on-ye brave and Free
Suike for God aud Liberty
Tie holiest spot smiling sun
Ere sheds bis genial rays upon,
Is that which gave WASHINGTON
The dropping world TO cheer
Sound the clarion peals of Fame,
Ye who bear Columbia's name-
With existence freedom came
1t is mans birtt-rieht here:
Chorus-.Arm aud on-ye brave and iree!
Heirs Of an immortal sire,
lie, his deeds your hearts Inspire
Weave the strain and wake the Tyre.
Where your proud aItars stand'
Hail with shouts and load hnrrahS,
Streamins from a thousand spaIs; 81.
freedom 5 raiabow fas OF stars,
THE symbol Of ourland!
Chorus-Arln aud on-ye brave ans Zee
Strike for God and Liberty! ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-06-10
am Your Obedlent servant,
j. NJ. FOLTZ,
Surgeon United States Navy.
THE LATE MAJOR RINGGoLD.

The deceased was the eldest son of
the late General Samuel Rinsgold, OF
Washington county, Maryland. His mo-
,her was daughter Of Gen. James Cad
wallader Of Philadelphia; distinguished
citizen in the days Of the Revolution.
He entered The army, as Lieutenant Of
Artillery, in July, 1918, having graduated
at West Point, with much honor; being
one of the five whose names were recoid-
ed as the most distinguished of,he class.
He was at once selected by Gen. Scott as
one Of his aids; and served in that capa-
city several years, and ever enjoyed, in 9
very eminent degree. The con6deuce and
friendship Of that distinguished soldier
Pending the dis,uibahees ir Sbuh Caro-
lima, 10 The year 1882, the deceased wal
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