The New York herald., 1846-05-12
Political Movements.

USsArmFAcroRy NOMINATION ILLINon.-Therc II
the democratic party Of the Fifth Congressional District
Of Illinois, in consequence of the alleged unauthorized
in which Judge Douglas was nominated for re.
election to Congress by the late convention held at
Rushville
ST. LOUIS DEMOCRATS AT A NosPLUs.-The st. Louis
% be whshsr to follow o Benton or
They opposite extremes the Oregon question,
and still it will do TO repudate either Benton is old
and experienced and does not desire to plunge the coun
try into whilst Bowlin knows that foreign con-
quest and acquisition Of territory are popular with the
unth hiking portion Of the population.
Pa is out strong for Gen. Scott as candidate for the
next Presidency. Indeed the Hero Of Lundy's Lane"
seems to be quite popular among ne natives
and they would consider his election triumph oi native
principles.
PrSrsYLvAsrA srArE PoLIrics.-The sunbury .ameri-
democratic paper strongly denounces the nomlna-
the denomination Of Gov. Skunk. It says =" We are
opposed to the denomination Of Gov. Shunk because his
nomination will bring with 1t certain defeat, notwitl-
standing the influence Of the Canal Board may be used
means perpctuae themselves and the present admin
israon in Office. The fact that out Of thirteen OF the
delegates who voted for Mr. Foster eleven have been
appointed to Office speaks louder than words" The
81 ri Ike s:s Me- ndsnsa Rs
which has been brought about in that country by the in
auence Of the Secretary Of the Commonwealth Jesse
man is sine qua non the reception Of Office under the
present State administration
The LICENSE QursrIoS.--A mass meeting of the no
Thursday last II resolved that now tho question
has been submitted to the people every man should feel
bound by every high consideration to attend the polls on
tho 10Th inst. and vote . no license"
Varieties.
NEw MAIL ARRANGEMENT N THE soUTH-WEsT.-The
Postmaster General ha, sent instructions to the Postmas
Red rivers, to forward mails by steam boats plying up
those rivers.
says-A case Of crim recently occurred at Hickory
Creek, Will county Qll) between young married wo'
man ana man o. my U,1 anpesrs that thsy
have been SHINING for long time but fow davs ago
they eoped and went to Galena whittier he husband o.
the woman has followed them portion Of their cor.
rcspondencc covering period Of three year, IN inc
hands Of the awyers The names Of the parties are in
possession, but we do not deem II advlsapie 70 give
them to the public at present
FnEsHEr or Fox RivgR-We learn that about 80 feet
of the dam Fox river, at Egin, ILLINOIS, has been
carried away by the rise in tho river occasioncd by the
late heavy rains The part carried away on thewest
side. This suspension Of business in the aco-
ry, mills, &C, for the present
FiRE AND Loss LrrE.-Thc extensive Touring mills
of Mr. shackford Burlington, Iowa, took Are on the
9th ult and entirely consumed. young man pc.
rishcd IN the flames One thousand bushels o. wnos. n
insured for $4,000 and there was 900 insurance on
the stock.
TaAL ron Muapns.--Ths Criminal Court Of Saline
county Missouri commenced its session the 9th ult
(rth Dickinson then to bc put upon his trial for
the murder Of WIN. Bagby at Arrow Rock He had
last Abie Leonard Of Fsyetts, and r. r. Hayden, Of
Boonville, are his principal counsel.
WHrAr IN vmcrriA.--The Charlottesville Je6srsomian
saws that crops Albemarle have suffered seriously
II not altogether the early wheat that
II has suffered than the late wheat which the
cent dry weather ha: damaged considerably The nne
have had will serve TO allay in measure the
apprehension Of the farmers
MoRE RAprp CoMxuricArIox.-The citizens Of Mil
waukie making effort for daily mail limo between
ment Of much importance, AZ II will hasten communica-
ton with the East at least 36 hours II natural link
In the direct line Of communication between the Allan
tic and the Mississippi, and must soon be established
A GiArr ~ TINE CoyScI--Jm Porter. the ksn'ucny c,
giant elected the 4h inst, member OF tho CITY
council Of Louisville from the eighth ward:
DEATH or Rev. CHARLEs T. ToRaEv--Ihis msBuiaco
individual died on Saturday afternoon ct Clock IN tnc
Maryland Pentsntsry who're he had BEEN laying under
Z pulmonary attack for several months.
PHrLApELrnIA Rrors-Thsre was another disgrscsini
riot A. ths citv Of Brothery Love" Friday night last
pistols ana briskbsGS were freely used