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Der Lecha Patriot und Northampton Demokrat. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1839-1848, 1846-03-25

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ben oas GrerScrru bsr Wilis siniIid, ub9e.
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Der Lecha Patriot und Northampton Demokrat. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1839-1848, 1846-03-25
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Der Lecha Patriot und Northampton Demokrat. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1839-1848, 1846-03-25

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feneen 8lid. "9iu paar blaue Solen habc
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Der Lecha Patriot und Northampton Demokrat. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1839-1848, 1846-03-25

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Der Lecha Patriot und Northampton Demokrat. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1839-1848, 1846-03-25

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Der Lecha Patriot und Northampton Demokrat. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1839-1848, 1846-03-25


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pen eciFrI, Singer unb Shr' 1Pinae, Vrnff.
nabcIn, llhreu Jfetreu, Sd,lnGsI, uebff eiucr
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9rcse Sluspahl eerlslbeH 81 r,d1ten.
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auf oas Seile beiorqt. sIud, iisbte or gut fur
ale bel ihH psrfsrtistc NrtitcI.
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Der Lecha Patriot und Northampton Demokrat. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1839-1848, 1846-03-25
Der NNca nIiicflitb su ipsrbrn.

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rpahrcS Sprihmprt, uno fpenn bic eeutc ibre
@cbaufen nur INNER ben llmifdnbeu aupal'
fen polltcn, ipie pieI beder wilros es nit uns
9Illsu itchcn Wcnn mir unicre Satten i'm
@irflonge nit unIeru Germt9ersumifunoen
ilimmeu purbcn, 70 piirbe @iIudieli9fcit nie
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fubrt Wcr9cult.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-09

TAYLOR COMMENCED HIS RETREAT be-
vopd the Nueees WITHIN TWENTY-FOUK
HOURS AFTER HIS DISPLAYING HIS
flag UPON THE BANKS OF THE Rlo
GRANDE, he would consider WAR as being de-
dared, and should act accordingly. Gen. Taylor
hrthsrmore stated that he would receive no further
communication from the Mexican government un'
ess eouehed in language more respectful towards
the government and people Of the United States.
Al Point Isabel great fears were entertained OF q
night attack, which, from the exposed situation OF
II conducted with energy
This post Is defended by Maj. Munroe, with
deachnent Of 80 srtilersts. There arc also al the
post about 200 armed wagoners and SO aborers, I'M
Der the orders Of the quartermasteI; some ioo Gnu
Isns, furnished with by the United States ord
nance officer, organized under the command Oh Capt
Perkins, and denominated tho Sumpter Guards. A
company Of SO Mexican cavalry was seen on the
mini OF the 18th, within Ave miles Of Point Isabel
They were supposed TO be corps OF observation.
The body Of Col. Cross was found on the 2lst ult.
about three miles from camp, frightfuy mutilated
and entirely Invested Of clothing.
The body Of Lieut. Porter who was killed by a
Marty Of banditi, under the command Of Romer Fal-
con, had not been found. The principal officers
known TO be in command Of the Mexican forces,
are Generals Arista, Ampudia, Meja, and Canales;
and Colonies Carasco and Cara jsbal are men Of
talent ! am indebted for the above information 10
the pohteness Of Col. Doane, who ID on his way to
New Orleans in the Augusta.
PS. A messenger has Just arrived, after severe
tO and much danger, owing to the proximity Of the
troops and the state Of the prairie. From him ]
earn, that Arista communicated politely TO General
Taylor, that he had assumed command ofthe Mexi-
can army.
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Belgium, and end in something much less substaIr
us. The three projecting powers" as they style
themselves, will recognise the Independence and
sovereignty Of the republics but prohibit il from
raising troops organizing militia, the troops OF
the protecting powers constituting alternately the
garrison Of the independent % State This is, on
small scale, very fair specimen OF what would be
the fate Of any republic whose affairs subject
the regulation or protection OF European powers.
But even here European diplomacy, so much yaunt-
ed by some, and dreaded by Others is about TO com
init very great blunder. Craeoyis will, by that
produced, by the accumulation of the Diplomats
crimes ofEuTepe.
have only time TO assure you that my literary
hle is ready 10 be forwarded by the next steamer.
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DIED.

On Wednesday night, the 7th of May, WAL
TER CLARKE, in the 69th year of his age.
OF the deceased, who was one OF the Oldest in
habitants of our city, having resided in it for up
wards Of As years. no sketch, however long, could
do justice to his merits, satisfy the expectations
of his friends and acquaintance. They will be
gratfed to learn that the virtues which adorned him
during life, shone brighter and brighter death APP
preached, and proved at that awful hour, the sup
port of the expiring Christian, and the great and only
consolation of his weeping family, by whom he
was surrounded. Supported by all the rites Of the
Catholic church, of which he was from childhood a
Jealous and practical member, he resigned his soul
with the utmost calmness and confidence into the
hands Of his Creator, for whom alone he had lived
and in obedience TO whom he cheerfullY died. !.
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60 80 90
Yours, &c.


For the Episcopal Convention, to be held
at Petersburg, Va, goth May.-The steamer
OSCE0LLA will leave Washington for the above
place, on Monday, 18th instant, at 9 o'clock in the
morning, touching at Norfolk, and arrive at City
Point next morning, where passengers will take
the cars for Petersburg Returning, will leave City
Point Tuesday, the 18th, after the arrival Of the
regular train from Petersburg Passage and fare to
Petersburg or Richmond, IS 90; to go and return,
s8 90.
The osoeola will stop at the different landings
on the Potomac TO take off passengers and as usual
at Cone River. Passage and fare as above
To accommodate persons wishing TO attend the
national fair, to commence at Washington, on the
10Th May, the osceola will leave Norfolk upon the
following days: Wednesday Goth, Saturday 23d !,
and Tuesday 26th; and pass up the river the next
morning. Returning, leave Washington Friday
291, Monday 25th, and Friday Goth.
After which, she will make two trips week,
leaving Norfolk regularly every Monday and Thurs
day, and Washington every Wednesday and Satur
day.
.. JAS MITCHELL, Captain.
May 4--d&ct29M
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A UCTIoN NoTIcE.-alTbe cbse+;ber =, =.

A UCTIoN NOTICE The subscriber, hav-
N ing Obtained a license to sell at AUCTION, re.
spectfully offers his services to sell property of
every description. All sales intfusted 10 his care
will receive his personal attention, and every effort
will be made to make goods command fair prices
He will bestov particular attention to the arrang-
ing and disposal Of furniture at private houses.
Liberal advances made on all goods consigned for
public sale, but under no circumstances will limited
goods be received. He respectfully soliois share
Of patronage ..rHrr
c. w. BoTELER, jr., Auciionesr..
Always ON hand, at private sale, an extensive
assortment Of cabinet ware, beds and mattresses
looking glasses clocks, shower baths refrigerators
&c. which vill be sold Al extremely low prices.
- -. b.s,,l ,.a e. w. BofELER, n,
may 6-3seoH " NV Auctioneer
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WILLIAM G. BRENT, Attorney and
w COunseIlOr at Law. Washington. ID. c..

will commence the practice Of his profession in con-
nexon with Fl. II. DENT, ESQ.,; and in addition to
the usual business Of the legal profession will attend
to claims which may come before Congress, or either
of the executive departments or bureaus, or before
any domestic or tribunal created for the
adjustment of private claims, and in general to any
claims or rights of property, in which his profess
sional services may Be useful ..........@'
Office (the same occupied by Mr.. Dent) n street,
west side, near City Hail. ... ...
H. The undersigned will continual prompt and
careful attention to the branches of business referred
to in the above card and particularly to any cases
in the Supreme Court of the United States in which
he may be retained.
H. H. DENT
Feb. 12-eotf National Intelligencer.l
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To the Editor 0fths Union i;

Sln: At the request and on behalf OF the mail con
tractors Of the northwestern and southwestern d.
visions of the United States, ! respectfully ask a
place in your estimable paper, and that you publish
The proceedings Of their dinner, which herewith
submit. ......... ...
Your obedent servant
THoS L. PRICE,
Chairman Of the Committee Of Arrangements.
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GARDENING, AGRICULTURE, a.

" &c.-Farmers' dictionary, just published; Lo-
rains Practical Husbandry; Muck Manual, for
farmers; Muhenberg on grasses; Downing's
Fruits and Fruit trees Of America; American Fruit
garden companion; the New American Orchardist
Mclntoshs Practical Gardening; Loudon on Gar
dening; Loudon on Agriculture; the Complete
Gardener and Florist; the American Flower Gar
den Directory; Hayward on Horticulture; Barton's
Flora Of North America; Barton's Elements of 30.
tany, with engrayings; Farmers Handbook ;
Mains Domestic Poultry; Mowbray on Poultry
Agricultural Chemistry, for the practical farmer
Rural Chemistryj Manures, Grasses and Earnings
Johnson on Manures; Vaux on Tilhng and Ferui-
izing Land; the Fruit, Flower, and Kitchen Gar
den; Flemish Husbandry; BUST on the Culture of
the Rose; Guide to the ConservatoIy-plants for
bloom; Downing's Landscape Gardening and Rural
Architecture; Downing's Cottage Residences; Cob
bets Gardener; Anderson on the Hot-house; the
Economy OF Waste Msnures; Husbandry, by the
Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge;
Useful and Ornamental Planting by the Society
for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge; BueIlis
Farmers Companion. For sale by .
.... ......-.... r'--,... t...... f. TAYLOR,
April IA A few doors east of Colemsn's
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ST. JosErH's ISLAND,

NJ IV'V'
To the Editors Of the Tr0Yie!
BY the arrival Of the steamer Monmouth, this
day, intelligence has been received at this place OF
the army Of occupation being surrounded by 10000
Mexican troops. The Mexican army passed the
Rio Grande ia the night. Capt Thornton, III dra-
EOohs, in attempting 10 cut his way out with his
company, was killed, Also two subalterns and 10
pnysIss; the remainder taken prisoners. General
Taylor, on this day. 2Sth, engages with the enemy.
His whole force OF fighting men will not number
900; his motto is, Conquer or de-" Tho United
States troops arc eager for the fray.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-09

TARMAN ON wILLs.-Frst American edi-
j ton, with notes and references to American de-
cisions by J. c. Perkins Just published, and this
day received for sale by F. TAYLOR.
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OrTIeE OF THE PIcAYuSE,

The legislature has just passed, by reclamation,
bal approprating one hundred thousand dollars to
equip and forward volunteers from this place to
Point Isabel, or at whatever point they may be re-
CURED.
The city is in great excitement. Guns are being
fred from the public squares, and drums and flags
are paraded through the streets Louisiana will do
her duty IN this crisis.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-09

CoLD PENs.-A large supply this Day re-
quality, for sale at a reduced price. April IS
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-05-05

amount of some hundred thousand dollars.
There is, however, a bin before Congress-
to appropriate this money in the proper
manner, and if it be acted upon, viii
doubtless be passed in the proper spirit.
But | have already wearied you too
long cannot close, however, without
noticing the sarcopbagus that was brought
home by Commander Elliot, and INTENDED
as the sepulchre of jackson. The old
hero rejected the offer, s.preferrinR," he
said, ssto sleep by the side of his beloved
wife," 1t is about four feet high, and
eight long by four wide, of dirty, whitish
color. A hole has been broken into.it
since its arrival upon our shores, but
when found it was perfectly tight It was
dug from ruin in Egypt, and, aside from,
the circumstances connected with it, is an
interesting sight.
The Patent Office, it may be well to
remark, is supported by the tax upon pat
ents. Its greatest expenses are thus paid
by those having business to transact with
it. Tire is, howevera Patent Fund, out
of which deficiencies are made up. The
report of the Commissioner of Patents is
now in press. 1t viii make q document
of over 1900 pages, and Congress has
ordered 81, 900 copies for the use of the
people. Ii is replete with interesting and
important information, and will doubtless
be eagerly sought after. Efforts have
been made to throw a bad odor around
this institution, and the present report.
The report know to beya most valuable
document; andthe institution, under proper
management, regard as capable Of be-
slowing many important benefits upon ev-
cry class ofpeople ofthe country. A.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-05-05
ANIMAL MAGNETISM.

The following account ofthe wonderful
effect of this mysterious science in a case
of most severe injury, have been reques.
ted to communicate to the public. saw
the patient once during the attendance of
the physician. and from the accounts re-.
ceived from the family and the neigkbor.
hood have no hesitancy in vouchinp for
the entire truth of all the statements.
Mary Wells, on the 18th of March 70.
ceived very severe fall--her hip was
dislocated SO that the toes were turned "a.
and pointed directly to the heel ofthe 9th.
er foot. A pitchfork was stncx directly
under the ANGLE bone and upward, making
a severe wound. Onthe evening of the
18th severe spasms of lock-ia seSin. and
daily grew worse until the I9th and All
the anodynes and applications failed 20
afford any relief The spssms were now
so yiolentthat no hopes were entertained
other recovery. AT this time DR.. Brown
son was sent for, and it was much doubt
ed if the patient could live till he, arrived.
IN twenty minutes after his arrival he had
SO far succeeded in magnetism as to allay
the sPasms entirely and render the patient
composed and comfortable. He continll-
ed with magnetism until Sunday, when
the patient went into such state Of sleep
as to predict the hour of the return. of the
spasms, and the; day she would have the
last, WHICH was to be ON the 23d. These
predictions were true to the time. her
sPasm continually growing lighter till the
last On the 23d she was, nlapnetizeel
during the sPasm; and got up and walked
out doors, and with a little aid, got into .
buggie and rode out: She then stated she
should need no further attention. and, but
few days after was able. to, pursue her
ordinary ayocations. do-not feel thai i
have any right to give, the, name. Of ihe
family With whom she lives; as they. have
no wish TO figure in the public prints
but the case is SO well known thropahouIt
this section OF the country, and The. IN.
doubted reputation ofall The parties IS such
that con6Fmation Of the facts above stste,d
is within the reach Of any one who. ~.
bors' q doubt Of their truth. There 3.
lother and very Interesting c;Fcun,sf a. 80 g
connected with this case which may ke@e.
after furnish matter for another f.8..5,,, ~.
cation. q have merely given tie 16o<s
as another evidence Of he reme5;.l : ~.
sf snimal magRstism: 4 suHscass s2..
Wna. Il. Bryant, forme1 : E.s..:... &. 8,
the Louisville Courier, has 6s5sz' !. " & 4
California.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-05-05
HIGHLY IMPORTANT

= Z - : a . =. =
We find the following in the Hennepin
Herald, of the Ist. inst:
About noon on Wednesday, we reeeiv-
ed the st Louis Daily American, of Mon
day evening, containing the folloWiEgs
DECLARATION OF WAR.
''The Clerk ofthe Convoy informs as
that the rumor was current in New Or
leans, on the day she left, that Mexico had
made a formal declaration of war against
the United States. The steamer PeFto.
MIA left about the same time as the Con-
yoy, and a. gentleman on board sent from
Cairo by the Robert Morris, the following
note TO the editor ofthe Reporter, which
states the origin ofthe exciting runor:
SIS. Penn JR., Editor of the Missouri
Reporter.) Herewith send you memo.
randunl from the manifest of the steam.
ship Alabama-26 hours from Galveston.
She arrived at New Orleans on the goth
inst, at o'clock, p. Nj. Of the bar of
Southwest Pass, spoke the q. s. steam
or Colonel Harvey, direct from Brasos,
Santiago, and bound for New Orleans.-
The Colonel Harvey, reports that war has
been declared by Mexico against the o.
nited States, and that the whole of the
Mexican coast was under blocade from
Fort Jackson
Gen. Taylor still retains his former po-
sition on the left bank of the Rio Grande,
a few miles below Matamoras. No en-.
gagcment had as yet occurred with the
Mexican forces. Gen. T.. was fortlfyine
his position, as the prospect of a rupture
was hourly increasing. Such is the ma.
ture of our latest intelligence. NJ s.: 49,
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THE Notice.


The following are the resolutions as
adopted by the Senate, April 18Th:
Whereas, by the Convention cbnc.uded
the 2ssh of0ctober eighteen hundred and
eighteen, between, the Unitnd States of
North America and the King Of the Uni.
tedkibgdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
for the period often years, and afterwards
indefinitely extended and continued in
force by another convention of the game
parties, concluded the 9th day Of August.
in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and twenty it was
agreed that any country thatnlay be claim.
ed by either party on the north. western
coast of America westward of the Stony
or Rocky Mountains, now commonly cali.
ed the Oregon Territory, should, together
with its harbors, baysand creeks, andthe
navigation all rivers within the same,
be Stree and.open'' the vessels, citizens
and subjects of the two powers, but
without prejudice to any claim which ell
Their ofthe parties ndightshaye to any part
soflsaid country; and with this farther pro.
vision, in the second article of said con.
rention of the 9th of August, eighteen
hundred and twenty that either par
tymight abrogafo and annul said Conven-
ton, on giYingdue notice oftwelse months
to the otherEcontracting party: 3a
And whereas, it has now become de-.
.sirablel that the respective claims Of the
United States and Great Britain should
be definitely settled, andthat said terrific
ny may no longer than need be remain
subject to the acknowledgements Of the d.
vided allegiance of its American and
British population, and, of the confusion
and confictlof national jurisdictions, dan
gerous to the cherished peace and good
UNDERSTANDING of the two countries.
g Witha view, therefore, thatEsteps be
taken for the sabrogation of said Conyen.
ltion ofthe 6thof August, eighteen hun
dred and twenty-seven, in the mode pre-
scribed in its second article, and that the
attention ofthe governments of bothcoun-
tries may be the more earnestly and i'm.
mediately directed to renewed efforts for
the settlement of all their differences and
disputes in reference to the said territory,
resolved by the Senate and House oil
Representatives of the United States oil
America in Congress assembled, That
the President of the United States be, and
is hereby authorised at his discretion, to
give tothe British government the notice
required by said convention ofthe sixth Of
August, eighteen hundred and twenty
seven. III f1siIl.,f st aaz.Its ts5
The resolutions adopted by both houses
ara nearly word for word like the above.