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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-02-21
Taken Up

DY the subscriber on his enclosure about one
I'D mile so1,hwes, of Wingville, Grant county,
W. T., sorrel lley, years old next spring, with
blaze in the face, and some saddle marks. The
owner is reauesiej TO prove property, pay charges
and take said dlley away.
JOHN G.. PARISH.
Grant county, W. T. Jan "a, 1876.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-02-21

Erodus.-Some Of the Jews are about 10
leave poiosi. They are advertising their " old
clio" for sale; "iest as better ash new"
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-02-21

Fry imPoriGai.--G. Bsojamin Smith has
made his corporal cath before the Mayor Of
New York, tina, he is The sole inventor of the
Sugar coated pills.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-02-21
ID L Il ID

At Beetown, w. T., of the quinsey. on the
18th inst, MIR. SOLOMON Arthur, aged about
20 years.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-02-21

OF The Illinois river is reported as open to
Peru. with six feet water in the channel.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-02-21
For Sale, in Beetown.

nNE Tavern stand. Stable and Tenpin AIlsy
~ tngeiher with FIVE other lots wei situated for
business; for further particllars enquire OF Thos
Booth IN Bee,own, or Of James Else. proprie,or.H
Rattle Snake. Feb 7, 1886. ASSN.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-02-21
Al arrfc0

SGS a. WV
At the Hurricane, on the 18Th inst, by the
Rev. DR.. Bainbrdge, Mr.. JAMES M. GRAsr
with Miss SARAH NJ. HIcKocK. and Mr.. Dawn
STUART with Miss SARAH E. HUDsoS-all Of
G.. c., w. Il.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-02-21

- MITH'S Sugar Cosssd IEzpreved Indian We.
S-t-sls Pills fcr sale 81 J. u'OTfS.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-02-21

i IMPORTERS and Jobben of Staple, Silk and
II Fancy Dry Goods. l.. J. LEVY K CO.,
l34 Chestnut st., next do ,r above Custom house.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-02-21

nEALER in Silks, French Dry Goods,
II Shawls, Balconies, Baregss, &c.
JOSHUA d. EVANS,
No. 8 North Second ST. Successor to Wood & Co.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-02-21

TOLUMBIAN Inks AM Backing, Roots
~ Pcnmanship, and Maps of all kinds.
a. w. HARRISON,
8 l-2 South Seventh street.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-02-21

A counts Collected and Legal Bu.ines
IA transacted in all parts Of the United States
and Territories, a,
V. B. PALMER'S
United States Collection Agency, n. w. cor
ner Third and Chestnut streets.
February 81, 1886. 500 months
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-02-21

MANUFACTURER and Importer of Lace
Ivl Goods, and dealer in Fancy Goods.
GEO. WATTS,
N. w. Cor. Market and Second sts., and ii
South Second street,
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-02-21
The Weather.

The Thermometer ranged, for the
week ending Jan. I'd, as follows:
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-02-21

NJ MANUFACTURER and Dealers in Ready
I'VE Made Clothing of every grade.
BENNETT & CO,
Philadelphia Hall of Fashion, 1872 Market st.,
between Fifth and Sixth.
MICHAEL TRACY,
292 Market street.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-02-21

MANUFACTURER of Shirts, Collars and
lvl Bosoms. JOHN HODGES,
Sign of the Mammoth Shirt Collar, No. Ito
North Second street.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-02-21
To Southern and
WESTERN MERCHANTS.
PHILADELPHIA Wholesale Houses.

IMPORTERS and Dealers in Cloths, CASH
Il mers, Vestings, Tailors' Trimmings, &c.
DECOURSEY, LAFOURCADE s. co.
II Market Street.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1846-04-17
MAIL ROUTE TO OREGON.

The Committee on the Post Office and
Post Roads, in the Senate OF the United
States has reported in favor Of establishing
a mil route to the Oregon Territory.
The American rornat'oN in Oregon is
estimated ut ten thousand, of the number
employed in the service of the Hudson's
Bay Company we have no estimate. 1t is
believed to he due to the ten thousand A.
mericans in Oregon that they should have
the facilities Of communication and cores.
pondpnrp with their friends and relatives
ON this side of the Rocky Mountains.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1846-04-17
THE UNITED STATES BANK.

It is stated in the Philadelphia United
States Gazette that an arrangement has
been made by which the claim of the Uni
ted States against the Bank of the United
States was provided for, and, the Bank S
assets being now freed from the lien of
the Government, its affairs can be more
readily settled This arrangement (the
Gazette says) is one that is calculated to he
of very great benefit to those now anxious
ly awaiting a speedy settlement Of the af-
fairs Of this institution.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1846-04-17

An Indiana editor announced shorttime
since, that in his neiahhorhood "IIve toad
WIS vomted from chil1s stomach" This
story has travelled to South Carolina. and it
now reads that 'live child was found in
toad's stomach" What an age! every
thing improves as It progresses.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1846-04-17

TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Thfse tasertiOas, one sgNafe, s 90
Erery sahseqHsRf iHsrfion, IS
LargS Onts IL proportion.
AbbvraI dirOSnt riH De givrA 70 hose
uk, adprtiss bB the tear.
Or Bo0t, Busihfp CaT-3'. HaHd5iHs
and al other t5Hds II .J0b Bork, Hr0ilg
dur a. ilis Qfirt upsoH ne psosi yros0HaJis
era,, and ~ fte sAorssl notice.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1846-04-17
TOWNSHIP ASSESSORS,

The power and duties of township ass
SCISSORS, are particularly defined in the act
from section 90 to section 81, inclusive.
Much will Depend upon the fidelity with
which the assessment is made. large a.
mount Of property, moneys and credits,
which has not heretofore been taxed, will
be brought upon the rrand list by proper
vigilance on the rartof the assrssors. The
result will be, when the law is fully carried
into effect, to reduce materially the heavy
taxes which have been paid by those who
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-04-18
THE NOTICE

We have had very busy and exciting scens
IN the Senate to-day, says the Washington TInion
of Thursday evening. There were no snescbo,
on the main question, but from Messrs Crit,er
den and Pennybacker. We refer to orr reno,,s,,s
sketches for the details of the day. On Mr. Al.
lens motion, the resolution from the Conm;,,oo
on Foreign Relations was laid upon the table and
the joint resolution from the House of Repressr-
tatives was taken up. On motion of Mr. JobD
son, OF Maryland, Mr.. Crttonden's resolution ,v,.
then offered as substitute for the Joint resoIptio,
after having struck out the propiso at the ord
which specified that the President sbouId -,
give the notice until after the adioprnroo,, g
Congress Mr. Crittenden had expressed bis as-
sent to the omission Of this proviso and !, 49,.
accordingly struck out, when Mr. JobosoD o,.
nitted the resolution as substitute Cor tho H.
resolution. This amendment was ador,od g. :.
majority Of 10; and when the Senate oot 49,, =
the committee Of the whole, and the ones,io. =
adopting Mr.. Crittenden's resolution oams ., -
the Senate itself, it was adopted by vote If An
to Ia. ~
Towards the close Of the session an unnIs,...,
episode was introduced between Mess,s Ill
and Criilenden ''0"
The preamble Of Mr.. Criuepden,s ,o.o,.,.-
rocitcs the strong reasons which recomo.od- -
termination Of The Oregon question, nv The
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-04-18
FAREWELL TO ERIN.
BY F. EDmoNsToN.
Tune" Meeting of the Waters

Sc Our Native Land-Suspect the patrotism NJ
tne man who forswears the land of his nativity
ana who cherishes not, with holy fervor, a wisb
to repose in everlasting sleep near the scenes and
the beloved objects of his childhood"
FAREWELL to thee, ERIN. bright gem of the earth,
6hou ialr and most beautiful Isle of my birth;
Dear I,ei! ERIN my country, can ne er forget,
WINE exiPd ] wander, friends often regret;
ana In whate'er cline am drove by the vile.
I III IN my heart to love my dear native isle;
For ITS the land of my sire-land like best
Inc nome oil my childhood-hoDe of the Cypress ID
lis the country of true hearts, my own BRIGHT
land, ' ~ " iS''
Tho enSlav'd by tyranny, her once happy band.
FAREWELL to thee, ERIN thou beautiful Isle.
ana thy DAUGHTERS, whom have loy'd 10
smile " ~
MY Country for thee, my breast often doth swell
fell ~ ''0"O" y
w men think OF the green fields have roam'd
my 9oui is inspird with thoughts of "Sweet Home
:. no dwell where the Flag of Freedom doth wave
cr the land OF the Free and Home of the Brave:
ana Tree In the land of Great WAsHIEGToN's fame
MY country love, and o'CoNNELL's bright name
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-04-18
THE NEW YORK ELECTIONS HAVE
GONE!
FOR THE DEMOCRACYl

Mayor, Board of Aldermen, Common Council
and all. a glorious victory over every party and
faction in that mighty city. BY the result this
election, the Independent Treasury is sustained
and the reduction Of the Tariff is emphaticallv
called for We rejoice with an exceeding great
joy, that this has been done II is an earnest
that the public mind is healthy, and that the
progress of reform is active. There is no goino
back with the people-and now that the money
ed and commercial metropolis of the nation b.s
spoken IN their favor, we trust that the country
will move onward and upward until Federslisr,
and oppression shall be driven entirely from tho
statute book. We take pleasure in recordiD,,
the following incident related by the New yo,L
Sun. II shows the appreciation in which the
people hold those men who have by industry and
honesty raised themselves to the good opinion nj
their fellow men
Qua New MAYoR.-The history IF NJ,
Mickle, our new Mayor. is empbatic smnno
thousands Of other instances as to what good cnr
duct and upright intentions will effect in pacino,
even the poorest Of our youths in the most elevat
ed positions of society. Mr. M. was a noo, b,,'
born IN the sixth Ward, in the small old wooJen
building NO. 81 Gross street, 2 OF doors soutb
OF Pearl, on the westerly side Of the street, adj .
Joining the orick building now occupied by Mr..
Oimariln ana others. He was bound apprentice
to tOoacconlst, and is now at the head of one
OF the largest concerns Of that kind in the CITY,
Ihe duties OF his new position will be arduous
DIT We oouo' not that the habits Of Industry and
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oil the notice, and recognises the duty of the Pre-
siden' TO give the notice. The resolution of the
Senate leaves the giving of it, the time, &C., to
his discretion.
1t now goes mp to the House, and will proba-
bly, be acted upon before the close of the week.
e" hesotced, Sc, That by the convention CON
Guided the twentieth day of October, eighteen
hundred and eighteen, between the United States
OF America and the king of the United Kingdom
OF Great Britain and Ireland for the period of ten
years, and afterwards indefinitely extended and
continued IN force by another convention of the
same parties. concluded the sixth day of August,
10 tne year OF our Lord. one thousand eight hun
dTed and twenty seven il was agreed that any
country may be claimed by either party on The
northwest coast of America westward of the Stony
oi Rocky mountains, now commonly called the
oregon territory. should, together with its har
oors, bays, and creeks, and the navigation Of all
rivers within the same he free and open to the
vessels. citizens. and subjects of the two powers,
nut without prejudice 10 any claim which either
oi me parties might have to any part of said
country; and with this further provision, in the
second article of the said convention of the sixth
OF August. eighteen hundred and twenty seven,
mat either party might abrogate and annul said
convention, on giving due notice of twelve mon ths
10 The contracting party-that it has now become
desirable that the respective claims of the United
States and Great Britain should be definitely set
lied and that said territory may no longer than
need De. remain subject to the evil consequences
OF the undivided allegiance of ia American and
British population, and of the confusion and con-
hlct OF national jurisdictions, dangerous to the
cherished peace and good understanding of the two
| countries. And, therefore, that steps be taken
Tor the abrogation of the said convention of the
| OH OF August. 1897, in the mode prescribed in
It's I'd article, and that the attention of the gov
ernments of both countries may be the more
earnestly and immediately directed to renew eff
forts for the amcable settlement of all their differ
ences and disputes in respect to said territory.
lind be IL further resolped That the Presi-
dent OF the United States be, and is hereby au-
thorized, at his discretion, to give to the British
Government the notice required by its said second
article for the abrogation of the said convention OF
the sixth OF August, eighteen hundred and TWEEN
ty-seyen"
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MIR. DANIEL WEBSTER.

The bought Senator of the manufacturers. the
feed lawyer Of British bankers, has descended so
low mat there are none " SD poor TO do him
reverence" Even the Richmond Whiy. that
has 50 capacious gullet tina, il can swallow any,
thing in the shape of Federal Whiggery, saws,
" Mr.. Webster is no .faroriie Of ours" We
observe that the correspondent of the United
States Gazette, represents this person, when
speaking in the Senate the other day in his own
defence, as acting in new character, in which
the gentleman had clothed himself in mantle
OF 6 ineffabe contempt" when a Senator asked
him if he would allow him to make an explana-
ton. 1t appears that this character excited a
general burst Of laughter in the Senate-i,
must have been very amusing, very We won
der if he louked anything like he did when he
assumed the character of bully at Patchogue,
in 1910, and threatened to lick any body that
came within the length of his arm''-or, more
ridiculous still, when he was under the influence
of brandy and Virginia sun, he declared him
self a .'Jeffersonian democrat" If he did. we
should have "burst with laughter" had we
been present. Mr. Daniel Webster treat SEN
ator of the United States, any one of them. with
90 ineffable contemptp' Well, that beats the
bugs. The weight of public contempt that hangs
upon him, Is heavier than the neither milestone.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-04-18
AN OLD TYPO

we feel grateful to an old Z" Chum," MIR. Ed
mondston, for his kind remembrance of US, as in
dieaed by sending us the following little effusion
oil his gifted pen FRANK has been a man doomed
to toll, or our poetic literature would have been
adorned with many rich and brilliant gem from
his mind He is a true son of nature, and cti-
zen OF the world. We like him, now. and al
ways did, for his pure and generous spirit always
was on the side of the distressed and the Oh.
pressed, as the following starzas will testify
frank is an American. and one of the old gallan,
defenders of Baltimore, when Gen. Ross made
his demonstration against that City in 1914.
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PUBLIC SPIRIT.

our nelghbors of Petersburg exhibit laudabls
spirit OF enterprise which we like to see. and
which must tend to build up that Town. We
see by the Republican and In,elipencer. that
they have now taken into consideration ,be hest
means to deeper the Appomatox, SO as to have
ship channel to Petersburg, thus making that a
seaport town for all purposes of trade and com
merce, they stating that without doing so thew
must lose what trade they have, and give up all
expectation of increasing it. See what enterprise
will do!
Here we have every natural ADVANTAGE. Of
climate, soil, health, with the best harbor in the
world, RICH, on the bosom of the MIGHTY ocean
where the navies of the whole world MIGHT ride
In safety We have the artificial improvement of
the Dismal Swamp Canal which connects North
carolina with US, and which could pour her rich
agricultural products in our lap-we had the r all
Road, but supineness, jealousy, and personal
vindlctveness and animosity, delivered us into
the hands OF our enemies, and that important i'm
provement having been carried on for wears at
dead loss TO the Stockholders, is now to he sold
ahu' we trust In God, that it will fall into the
nai'os OF men, who can appreciate its importance,
""u 'ahe advantage OF It's admirable loca ton -
When that is effected, it will add stream of
wealth to the proPrietors, which will continue to-
Increase, and which will extend its BLESSINGS TO
the extreme South. Let our own citizens he
ready to cooperate in the onward and inward
movement-cast despair to the winds, and the
bright sun of Prosperity will again beam upon us
we have no channels to deeper, but our rich
freights can be deposited in bottoms of our own
construction, and in oee hour after castinp loose
from our wharves, be committed to the bosom of
the mighty ocean, TO seek market in the world
Let Petersburg dig her ship canal, what then 2
why she has a river TO descend that at times
takes weeks to accomplishment then she is no
nearer the produce of the country than we are
onrselves-has no natural highways, and but one
artificial one. The most cursory view must con-
firm the fact stated by Mr. Jefferson, that Nor
folk must become the greatest maratime depot.
In the country-but it will require the united
energies of our citizens TO cooperate with nature
10 work, then. at once, fellow citizens. and
laugh at the puerie attempts of interested oppo-
nents to break you down. But if YOU do not
work, all the advantages you possess will be of no
more benefit TO you than was the talent that was
wrapped In napkin, and hid in the earth.
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WING CAPITAL.

The Richmond Wing, as we had right to
expect, has seized hold of the contemplate CHARGE
made by Virglnian in the House of Representa-
tives, democrat, George c. Dromgoole, whose
talents would command respect, if his INDULGENCE
OF appetite, had not destroyed his character and
standing, to make a stab at the SLEEPING lion
JOHN TYLER. The Wing goes on to say =
Sc Mr.. Tyler's fate "points a moral" which all
statesmen may ponder with profit. In these re-
Proaches OF those who but yesterday were seen
among the crowd Of flatterers who thronoed the
pufeus OF the Palace, may be read the retrbuton
which sooner or later awaits the proligate politi
clan who barriers principle for power"
Yes, and so did and does the fate of Aristides
The Just, serve TO poipt moral and teach Ms
how unjust and regardless of principle are ueo
pie when led off by wicked partizaD leaders. Az
we have said before-we rejoice that the bitter
ness OF party has called the administration of Mr.
Tyler before the public. 1t is the necessary
work. imposed by an inscrutable God. upon n
generation whose injustice and ngrafitude have
rejected the stone, which is destined To becooo
the head of the corner, in our glorious political
temple
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though II certainly suggested the resolution that
led to this reformation. ! thrust il back into nv
pocket, and rushed from the cafe. have never
entered one since.''
Francis. have little more to tell you. The
mesns by which recovered my property were
perfectly simple. | was employed in one week
from the time, clerk in a cotton brokers office.
at salary of $4,000 year. The broker had
been friend of my father. | recovered the
amount of n debt of $4,000 that an English
merchant had been owing to my fathers estate,
and shortly became partner in the firm of INV
employer AT this time cotton spectators for
tunes were often made in few months, and |
was not very long in retrieving my lost property,
and what was of much more consequence, nv
reputation
by strange coincidence, my partner happened
to be the agent of Pierre Lasalle, and circum
stances once more brought me in contact with the
old man. As L understood afterwards, he had
long watched my conduct, and in due time he in
vited me TO visit him at his hotel You NAV
Imagine my shame at finding myself once more
In the presence of his daughter. but YOU cannot
tell the deep and thrilling joy felt at discover
Ing that was furgiven-nay more, that she still
loved me! Heaven once more seemed to smile
upon me, and was happy This is the dollar.
DAnvllle drew silver dollar from his pocket.
and held il forth. small white hand was laid
upon hrs shoulder, and soft liquid voice pro-
nounced 'Henri!' Turning, we beheld Maria
Louise
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-04-18
ST. PAULS CHURCH SIJFForK

Inc new and beautiful Gothic edifce recently
e'c'ed IN Suffolk, for the congregation under the
PASTORAL charge Of the Rev. C. H. Disbrow. will
oeconsecrated TO the worship of Almighty God in
accordance with the forms of the Protestant Epis-
copal church on Wednesday, the 22d inst, by the
NJ. hev. John Johns, Assistant Bishop of Virgin
la. Those in the vicinity. who have never been
present at an occasion of this kind, will have an
opportunity witnessing one of the most interest
Ing and impressive ceremonies of the church.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-04-18
THE LAW RESPECTED

We feel highly gratifed in being able to state
that GIDEON r. WELLEs, Esq, civilian and
sterling democrat from Connecticut, has received
the nomination of the President, and been con.
hrned by the Senate, as Chief of the Bureau of
Provisions and Clothing. This is one Of series
of moves lately made, that must convince the
democracy that the President is determined to
carry out tho wishes Of the democracy. in fact
Of the great masses Of the people, irrespective If
party.
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TWO DAYS LATER

"1rrlodt Of the New York-Ldier from. the II.
.: .4rny on The Rio GrGnde-The .Manifesto
Of President Paroles.
An Extra from tho office of the Picayune. da-
ted April 3, 2 P. NJ, announces the arrival Of
the steamer New York, bringing two days later
news from Gen. Taylor's army
Upon the arrival Of the Army of Defamation,
IN front Of MaIamoras, the Mexican forces were
Drawn out on the opposite bank ofthe river, max
ing great display Of martial music, with trum-
pets, bugles &C.. which mode Of salutation was
duly TeclProcated in kind by a similar sounding
Of 'rumPets and drums in the American line
mus ended the FIRST days rencopnter between
me TWO armies on the opposite banks of the Rio
Orande, and within two or three hundred yards
of each other.
On the next morning, 18th, the American
troops discovered the Mexican artillery Of eigh-
teon pounders lining the opposite bank, and
pointing directly into their camp, whereupon tho
American army moved their eRcampment four
miles below. This step was doubtless taken by
Gen. Taylor in order TO avoid every appearance
Of any disposition 10 commit sggTessions upon tho
west bank of the river, and to maintain strictly
the defensive character of his operations.
The most reliable statements represent the
regular army in Maamoras to consist Of 1000
soldiers and 500 rancheros. The Mexican cl-
zens Of the Rio Grande are said to be quite dis
affected towards their own government, and
secretly friendly 10 the American cause.
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THE LITERARY MESsENcrp

For April. To praise this admirable montbIv
got up with such exquisite taste, and cond,c,oJ
with 80 much tact snd talent by Mr.. Moor
would be TO "gild refined gold," we canno, l.,
1t, for lack Of words to express its worth W.
therefore refer our readers to beautiful poetic
effusion, borrowed from the Messenger. on 90,
outer page, an address to the " Peak Of o,,o, y
BY Jano Tsyloe Wor,hington.