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GEN. TAYLOR.

When Gen. Taylor first reached the banks Of
the Rio Grande, and the whole country was in
doubt whether he could maintain his position. and
the wings in w shington seemed to point with
feeling of malignant joy 10 the almost inevitable
destruction of him self and his little army, no word
was heard of Apr oval bot no sooner had the ca
giles of victory peI'ched upon his banner, than the
hap hazard cry was started that Tia ylor was
wing, and great as the Qualification of the party.
until the fact made known that his prediIec-
tons went the other way. But the most laupha-
Bile part of the pla yed joke yet to be told bo
dy of hangers of party, like the foul birds and
other obscure beasts that follow the camp thought
there was an opportunity to bring themselves
conspicuously forward and accordingly meeting
was got up in New York to nominate Taylor for
the Presidency, but when the time of MEETING
came, they could get no chairman until they had
changed The object Of the meeting, and made it
only congratnatory and approbatory of his course
but we see by the published correspondence, that
those entrusted with communicating the facts TO
Gen. Taylor, could not help informing him Of the
original intention OF the meeting A similar
meeting was also held in PHILADELPHIA about tho
same time, for the anne object, 10 adynnce Them
setues-tut " Old Rough and Ready has adj
mnstered to them rebuke which thew will mot
soon forget, in the" wet blankets" which will be
found in the replies below -
Head Quarters .army Of Occupation, ,
Camargo, Mexico, August Id.
Hon. Gro. FoLstM-Dear Sir: The mail Of
yesterday conveyed to me your letter of the 10th
July, accompanying a copy of the resolutions re-
Gently adopted in New York city. and expressive
OF the appreciation Of a large number of citizens.
tor the recent services of the Army of Occupation
For those expressions our warmest gratitude is
due, and will long be remembered as renewed in
centlyes to exerIion in the cause of the country.
For your own very complimentary note. NV
personal thanks are also due Permit me TO sav.
it is source Of qualification 10 me that the meet,
ing RETAINED from the meditated nomination
For the high office in question have mn asni,s-
tons. The government has assigned TO me an ar
duous and responsible duty in the prosecution If
the existing war: in conducting it with homo, 70
the country lie all my real aspirations.
1t is with great pleasure, sir, that thus sc-
knowledge the gratitude of the army for the good
opinion and cheering approval Of the citizens Of
New York city, with assurances of our warm sp.
prsciatios and my own personal wishes for your
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THE NAVAL CONSTRUCTOR-CO
FLORENCE

viii our friend FLORENCE, Of the keystone,
tell us how il is about that Naval Constructor,
we have found it "put all round" for the past
week. Bythe-by, we are glad to see ,ha, Col
Florence is put up as the democratic candidate
for Congress in the first District of Pennsy lvania
He is opposed by the Jew" Native - Levin, and
we will not permit ourselves to believe for mo-
ment that the people Of Philadelphia will so far
forget themselves as to let an honest man and
gentleman, as Florence is, be beaten by such an
outrage upon decency, as Levin is.
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DEATH OF DR.. CARUTHERs.

The Savannah Republican brings us informa-
ton of the death of Dr. VIM. A Carathers,
talented son of Virginia, who has been a few
years resident o Georgia.
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THE NEW YORK MORNING NEWS.

y.
We regret to learn that one of our able ex
changes the News, has passed away and is
among the things &c that were" The Globe in
making the announcement on Wednesday morn
ing, does not seem to apprehend much danger to
the Democratic party, but says that it will be
strengthened by its demise. We found much in
1t that was valuable, although at times it would
utter sentiments rePugnant to the principles we
advocate The correspondent of the PHILADELPHIA
Ledger thus chronicles its end--it gave its last
breath on Tuesday the 9Th inst, and appeared to
be in healthy, lively condition--but such is life
-transit0ry and uncertain.
1.-The Morning News, which was started with
so much ecLat shortly previous to the Presiden-
tlal election. under the peculiar guardianship of
the rich sold hunkers" under the editorial cbaroe
OF MIR. O'Sullivan, went out of existence TO dav.
1t never sustai ned itself, but has sunk Mt least
$4,000 for its founders. The Globe" is now
the only morning Democratic paper in the city,
whilst the Wings, who largely in the minor
lty in the city, have some half dozen morning
organs, and Inany more for the evening
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MEsMERlSM AN AID TO SIJRGERv

An operation for Strabismus was performed in
New York on Tuesday, a boy while he was in
state of magnetic sleep, induced by Professor
Reid. The Tribune says that when nearly through
the boy manifested slight sense of pain and muir
INJURED " You hurt me little" With this excen-
tlon' he gave no indication ofsuffering conscious
ness and when he woke did not know that any,
thing had been done to him. The operation show
ed how intellectually valuable Mesmerism may be-
come as an assistant of Surgery.
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STEAM BOATS vs. RAIL ROADS.

We would call the attention of our readers to a
description of the steam boat " Southerner %
which we copy from the New York Herald -
This boat is designed to form one of class to run
daily between New York and Charleston for
freight and passengers.
The question for those situated along the line
of the Portsmouth and Sea Board Rail Road %
we presume we are now to call our Road. is, shall
we permit that travel, which will warrant snch
heavy expenditures for water transportation, to
pass from us2 The lines of Road are extending
South and connecting from the EXTREMIST points
and must all concentrate at Weldon and CASTOR.
The travelling public have shown decided pref
erence for land over WATER communication, and
just at the crisis, when every thing portends high
prosperity TO us, every one seems to exhibit most
astonishing apathy, and appear determined to let
that very section of Rail Road travel die, which
all experience has proved is the most valuable,
and desirable.
We wieh it was in our power to excite the dor
mant energies of our moneyed men and property
holders, to take hold of this work-f thew would
do we have no hesitation in declaring il our
hrm conviction, that in two years it would Weld
an annual interest of twenty FIVE per cent on the
outlay. We know that all who have property
among us have suffered severely, and that the
town is now heavily indebted for the Road, but
letting 1t go down entirely will not better them,
or relieve them from their present burthens, while
an energetic and determined perseverance will re.
move every obstacle to their prosperity and ad-
vancement Take hold then.
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GREAT MEN HAVE THEIR PRICES

A'HA' 1ihf II E1EIh FRlCES.
The Dover On. H. Gazette remarks -" 1t
seems the manufacturing nabobs knew their
man. when they bought up Mr. Senator Webster
by their subscriptions of $1,000 raised for
present for him. Mr.. Webster, in the Spring of
1913, being then out Of office, made politicaI
speech IN Baltimore, and strongly advocated the
adjustment of Tariff duties by reciprocal CONNER
cla treaties. Since The 100000 operation, he
has gore " fiat footed Z" against any alteration
of the Tariff of 1912 Verify, great men have
their prices'
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but this must be misiake. M tina, gentleman dia
not leave here until after that period. !, has TO-
ference. doubtless. TO brother, who has been in
Mexico for several years
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DRUNKENNESS AND sIJCIDr

We regret TO state that the talented and natur-
ally high gifted FELIX GRUMPY McCoNNELL. q
member of Congress from the State of Alabama.
has fallen miserable victim, by his own hand
into the drunkard's grave. We copy the follow
Ing extracts from the correspondence of the Balt-
more Sun:
WASHINGTON, Sept 10, 1916.
Felix 6. Mcconnell, a member of Congress.
from the State of Alabama, put period to his ex-
istence, between l2 and o'clock to day. He re-
turned to his lodgings at the (" ST. Charles Hotel -
about noon. apparently much depressed, called for
pen and ink, and said he intended to write to
his wife. Before the messenger returned, how
ever, MIR. Mcconnell had locked his door, inflict-
ed two cuts around the abdomen, long but not deep,
and several around the throat, severing as is sun
posed, the jugular vein. After an honr and a half
had elapsed, one Of the family went to his room
door, and finding 1t still locked, looked through
glass over 1t, when the dead body of the unhappy
man was seen lying on the floor. To all appear
ances he must have died instantly. Every body
here Will understand the cause TO be intemper
ance. Poor Mcdonnell, he has become the victim
of intemPerance but, think it may be truly said
he has not left an enemy behind"
Another correspondent to the Sun saws: "He
could not. as has been stated, have been in great
want OF money, for | am told he had not drawn
his mileage. In addition to this he had his watch
and valuable jewelry on his person, besides sum
OF money. short time before he committed the
deed, he called for pen and ink, for the purpose,
1t 10 supposed. of writing to his wife, A coro-
ner's inquest was held on the body, at his room at
the ST. Charles Hotel, and verdict was rendered
in accordance with the facts''
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OUR FTAGl
ATTENTION DEMOCRATS

A meeting of the Democratic
Party of the city Of Norfolk, town
OF Portsmouth, and the surround
ing country, will be held at the
Town Hall on Wednesday Euening
mert, at half past Z o'clock.
The meeting will be addressed
by several Gentlemen of the party.
The public generally, are invited
to attend. Norfolk. Sen. 10
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DIsGRACEFUL AFFAIR AT SARATOGA.

A number OF persons at Saratoga Springs on
"Wednesday last, offered fragrant insult to Mad
anne Jnmel, better known as the widow Of the
celebrated Aaron Burr. II appears that she had
adopted the somewhat novel fashion, in visiting
the Syringe, Of a four horse post coach and two
servants or postlions in livery. While she was
making an afternoon excursion another four horse
establishment was rugged out to accompany her,
With negro IN the carriage and two white black
GoaTds mounted on horseback. In this manner
they kept side by side, or before her carriage,
sometimes crossing the road to impede her progress,
a"d by various maneuvres and actions insulting
a"d rldlcuIing the defenceless old lady, TO the
great Difth Of host of spectators, many Of whom
were parties to the base conspiracy upon an unpro-
tected female. What sggravates the nature OF
the outrage is, that Madame Jumel is a harmless
person. and had done nothing to provoke such an
iasult. -SpringfeId Gaz.
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APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDEN7

- ~ ~ L hCISlDEN il.
GEORGE BANCROFT. of Massachusetts,, to be
envoy extraordinary and minister plenipo,entiary
OF the United States for the United Kingdoms Of
Great Britain and Ireland, vice Louis McLane.
recalled at his own request
JOHN Y. MASON, of Virginia. to be Secretary
OF the Navy of the United States, vice Hon
George Bancroft, resigned.
The attention Of our readers will be attracted
by the appointments which we announce in this
evenings Union.
Mr.. McLane having returned from England at
an important period of our relations with that
government, 1t became necessary to select for his
successor, not only man of proved ability, but
one intimately acquainted with the views, and
enjoying fully the confidence of the President.
In both these respects, the selection Of MIR. Ban
croft may be regarded as emnently fortunate.
while it is also an honorable recognition of his
services as a member of the cabinet
MIR. Bancroft resigned his seat in the cabinet
this day, and will take, we understand, an early
opportunity to embark for London.
lie is succeeded by Judge Mason, who, in ia
king charge of the Navy Department, enters up-
on familiar duties, and carries with him the re-
spect and confidence of the whole community.
Judge Mason will act, also, as ATTORNEY Gen
oral ad interim, until his successor in that office
shall be appointed and qualified i Union, Sep. g.
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CAPITAL IN THE COPPER BUsINEss.-Ihe
NUMBER OF companies engaged in the copper busI-
ness IN actual operation, is about 90, and the
nominal capital is over S15,0OO,0 900. Boston
seems 70 have entered the most extensively into
the business.
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TIE POTATO CRoP.--The anticipated almost
total failure of the potato crop in England,
Ireland, and Scotland, has caused the price of
Indian Corn 10 rise from 25s. to 32s. quarter,
during the last three weeks. The quantity in
the Mediterranean is said to be very small. We
expect that America will DO able to reap a golden
harvest in the sale Of this article in ENGLAND.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-04-05

MORE INDIAN MURDERS the Van Buren,
Imfeiiigencer of the l4h inst, and the Tahlequah
a racss ensued between number Of Cherokee Indians
Of tie Ridge and Ross parties few day since in which
Samuel Martin, Rossmsn, was killed We have heard
credit any thing but the fact OF the killing We
from gentleman who resides among the seminolss.
that they we'll pleased with the country they have
Ia ely removed to; and clearing large farms ready
fofcultiva,ion the ensuing summer They viii Wa ara
sure now rapidly advance and improve a. they evncs
disposition 10 cultivate the SOIL and depend upon tLsh
labor and not upon the chnse, for suosistence
MuRpER AND RoBBERr iNTHE ChEaoxEE NArior.-ga
Tuesday night last two wsgoners In the employ O. NJ
Tvree Musset, who were on their return from ort
Gibson, and encamped near Illinois river. wsrs
ore Of them shot dead and the other wounded The
Indians then robbed the wagons took two Of the mules
and escaped. The man who was kiIIed was n.mea
We understand that Mr. N. b. Danningburg, the con-
tractor for furnishing raens to the CheTokees who have
few days since near Fort smith under the pretsncs Of
his having harbored the Starr" boys; and that
feared that violence would be done his person. We
hope for the sake Of all concerned that they will not
dare njure him II he has committed any crime let
oy tine q h the es
are sure that his wrongs will be avenged by his friends,
for have always heard him spoken Of a. good GILL
zen, and as worthy man. If any mob should moest
him. hope the Cherokee authorities will ferret out
the r'nglsaaers and punish them as they deserve.
be released and we learn received no nu-
ry He had his horse aho from under him and after be-
taken 80 miles from the place Of his arrest wa
released.
We understand that the two Cherokee women, named
Check have been arrested and in the hands Of the
Sheriff Of Illinois District charged with participating In
the murder of Martin Culsowh he, short time sin near
Fort Gibson The only witness in the Is said to be
mute Creek who witnessed the affair, and who mpl.
Gates in United States soldier whose cap found
near the body OF the murdered man. The women will
be tried in short tune; and think that the proper
steps should be taken by those whose duty 10 to take
notice of such cases. to have full investigation, that
correctness Of the ehsrss alleged against the soldier
may be asceraned II guilty, the proper steps should
| be adopted to bring him to Justice Samuel Martin
Cherokee was murdered OF or Maysvills on FRI
day last He was an old and inofsnsive man. Cher0
kee named Squirrel and another man, whose name we
have heard but both Of the Fort Wayne party are
| suspected, il 10 reported, of the offence.
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but they get an extens ION of their lease,
hope they may and believe they will their loss may Ill
umately be made up Most OF the storehouses on the
wharvss though at one time sfoat, yet remain some OF
them little crsmped and Of place but the Messrs
they win look trig and neat the Drew block
on Kendu keag bridge that was partly upset. came back
i: and sqd
about 'hree thousand basnels Of corn was at time
supposed doomed 10 destruction; but the weight Of
the probably saved the building There in the
upper side and near the middle Of Exchange street.
large cake Of ce more than hve feet thick On Broad
street there ice balls twenty five feet in diameter
and scattered about them in every direction thou
sands of smaller masses II will be difficult for those
who did not witness to realise that all the business
part of the city pool in hich large vessels might
salthat Exchange street and Main street, and others
lower down were deep canals for half their length and
things were, and hundreds of under water
Boats were In requisition and various conrivsnces
were 70 10 the EFFORT 70 turn an honest
street sign and fastened upon the stern Of his boat in
order to popuarse his boat and The scens in the
vicinity of the steamboat wharf or at Rose place. i:
truly astonishing such heaps of ice thrown in wild
confusion furnishing capital idea Of bebegs upon the
suadsnnss and extsns Of the rise Of the water that
lives lost in this vicinity There were some
families in great peril family living at the Point
between Brewer village and the river were alarmed
by the approach OF the aood and started several wo
men in the number. for higher land in the vicinity
arm.pits. They reashsd what was then an island
and wore compelled to remain during the night.
family living near Crosby's ship yard, could not
escape, and were taken of in boat by Of the neig b.
bors. Twenty women aud children, the water flow ed
the plain at Brew fed a school house but cond
not return and were obliged to 90 back upon the bills
and remain until the water subsidized Three houses at
Brewer were ground up with the several hers
were slightly injured. The damage in Brewer, three
miles up the river consists in the destruction Of two
mills belonging to Rowe & Eaton, dam and bridge =
Three houses and two barns have f0ated off from the
same vicinity Gen. Miller at the Post Office, with his
clerks, had cool time Of it, They were all at work
when the food suddenly upon them and filed the
property lost in the city by this food is estima cd by
pretty good judges at between two and three hundred
thousand dollars This falls severely upon of our
citizens but the heaviest losses upon those able to
ride out the storm.
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1872 BROADWAY,
CORNER or John STREET.
HOSE WHO SHAVE THEMSEI

CORNER or John STREET.
TO THOSE WHO SHAVE THEMSELVES.
Ftox the Epe,ping Post.
CPESIMENsso e kisyS sasprsosehas!ls VEKsESA
praised BY those who made trial Of IT, las. took tbs 6st
those who 10 impossible manufacture svt
els equal it. IL soenns the skin, fragrant the
destroyer eekes and pimples and sold cheaper
than the soaps AL therefore who would consult
my comfort shaving, should possess themselves ct
from the New York Gazete-The New soap-w- SPEAK
kaow,sdgs our bensfactor and friend James Grant No
street. hs says ahead oil any thing yet fou nd
Ia this departmsnto modern improvement II IL not sny
tmolient bur somethlng more" In short We believe
il Is the best shavs sJnp in the world. -
From the Evening Mtror-- Kings Verbena Cream, We
kbw by experience the best kind Of shaving ana
those who troublesome boards shoud not be
TIE hardest and toughest beard TO lender the operation Of
shsvog Per tly MIR HING has lately taken the bus
OF Dr. Minor the Of Broadway and john street,
where his insstmabie article be obtaned like wise
kng Cough Candy which said to be pleasant and Ger
tain cnfc LOT hat tro1olesoma c,mpsnion 20
should procure Rings Vrbena Cream" an EXQUISITE
artcie s,tenins The beard and aayng all irritation Of the
n - that becomes absolute pleasure instead Of an
noysaes, 70 use the raxor
Beware inations, and observe the written signature
der the objections .f ue Of G. II Rnxn Prepared AID for
=. h. kIN0, Druggist,
!. Iva Broadw,y, Of John street
Successor to DR.. WIN. II. Minor.
TBMerchants are parcuariy requested TO call aud
anime this article, a. now prepared, quality, quantity
sad price. IL canao be sprsd,d " Label
Hch thinx ofths kind before public
lx.Nr
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ATLANTIC WHITE LEAD.

FINHE ATLANTIC WHITE LEAD COMPANY havin
completed their Work., ready to execute orders
for pure White Lead both Dry and Ground in OIL almos
any wsnIed The Company have spared
expense the Of the Works which would tend
the Degree the improvement OF the Lead having
avsled themselves Of every modern improvement for thai
purpose. -
Beng we'll aware from our long familiarity with the differ
ent sold MARKET that By far the proportion
sold such has been and s greatly aduterated with
Baytes article of mineral production much heavier thar
White Lead and 10 itself possessing virtue of
ment whatever being whsn mixed with OIL almost trans
recommend IL the Trusrrss q the Atlantic White Lead Com
have p.ssd unanimously the following resolution viz
Resolved, That IN view Of manufacturing only PRIME
article, the Asirtc White Lead Company will make but
quality Of White Lead both Dry and 0Icuad s O that to
such 10 all who y purchase their Lead"
Purchasers therefore, be we'll sssurd that every de-
pendnce be placed the pnry Of pound Of White
Lead manufactured and sold BY III rhieh Pgrenss:
will oeoaad mach more seoaomeai 70 rs USE ever e The
covering quality thereby yns far better hn:s
three, cf which every painter will lear wii9ess
have sale Of Paints 0rou1d OIL VIZ yeIdsrs
Black Paint, Yellow Oehre Spanbh Brown. Paris Oreen
Brunswick Green, NC. Ne. - .
Having appointed general Agents for the Company all
o''''' '"'1'. y POLLEN COLGATE,
n am-r aU Pearl street. corner Of Bsshman street
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FRENCH
ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS.

II T. N X Y " A II N,
IMPORTERS, So NASSAU STREET, UP STAIRS
have received by late arrvIs from their house Paris
and osS Sr s.s ysry large and sspes 'sseo9 q The
in bunehss wreaths sprgs, gslands &c &c, together with
MATERiALs FOR ARiIFiCIAL FLOWER MAKERS
embracing variety unsurpassed in richness and extent by
any other importation.
AsoArtiGca flowers by the case imported expressly FOR
the johbing and trade MA imsr
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SARONI g. ARCHER.

l5l Water street, corner OF Maiden iane,
Lave ON HAND, large assortment Of Caps Silk and
Fur Is Of every description and Spring tye, Straw
Aso Oil Silk Glazed Lawn, vi1ors and Capstoeks which
thcs offer very low prices.
Dealers asd Jrauufactures will do well Examine their
stock before purchasing elsewhere. mia Inn m30 3w
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kSA FOR SALE-On favorable trrms, Let four
E three story and sasemsst brick dwelling Hou.ss II Ho-
BY May first They will be fitted in beautiful style
with all the late improvements They zach contain II
black CRATES throughout Two OF these feet
front By $, @ deep; AID two Of them feet BY a. with wide
court yads and iroa railing
The situation commands fne view Of the river bay and
city, and within miAntes walk Of the ferry where tn
ferry beats leave for Barclay every fife minutes
in t. 10 minues and half hour to Canal and
Christopher streets Terms Of yearly Communication Of the fer
~ moderate.
Part Of the purchase
ArpIy
MIA 2w.r ia. STEVENS, Jr., Hoboken.