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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-04-25
Very respectfully yoors, &c.
LANES GOWEN'

WIlliam Peter, E-q.
Her B,lrannic MojeS'y's Consul, PhiIa
delphis.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-04-25

properly SO, for who should be military he
roes if no those who worship tho Lords Of
HosIsl
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1846-11-18
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N glN'IBER 3.

ways dangi,rn,ls u,,,I eaIl s.: liz q nd adder,
u has ,'slinc skin.nnd aa.poisoncd loo3tf;
''kra ,iire-!work, il sparkles; and then be-
comes 6 n, ''arIs rs midnight; like Satan him
sclf, ~ hrnre IL springs, il promises frca-
surc To lniiics ran, giyrs present
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1846-11-18

nn'l 4l'e potato arc OF Tire same genus or
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1846-11-18

The character given by Neckor, ,the
celebrated French fnancier, of the eloquent
wns doubtless correct, and des...
cribes in a few words that distinguished:
man. viz: ole was a Democrat frompolE
cy, but an hristecrat from tastes'',
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1846-11-18

A good criterion by wl,ichsio judge the
ilisp"slion Of man, is to watcl, him when
he passes some boys al play. A kind man
ulstep out Of the way, and Let the little
fellows have their sport. ,t
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1846-11-18

GRATING THE TnMAT0 UpoN THE Po.
TATo.-At a meeting of The New York
Farmers Club, Mr.. Mrigs read from the
"Annals Of the Royal Horticultural Socc-
ty 0l Paris an account Of successful
experiment Of grating n stem Of the To.
mnto upon the stalk Of n putnto, by whic!
u crop of fiomatos was rui,cd in the air, and
one Of potatoes in the earth. The tOma,,
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1846-11-18

has taken out patent Tor an improvemcns'
in the ''scales Of justice."
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-09-09
APPALLING!
The WING organs are saying that


"Fourteen cotton printers from Robertson g print
works have gone TO Europe to obtain work"
Yes; and host of shoemakers have shipped ex-
pressly to make pegged shoes for her maiestys sub
jects out of free trade leather, tanned and cur
rled in New York and Massachusetts, We say
free-trade leather, because it enters England duty
free; this is the beginning of the ree-trade system
the new era. We shall be able to shoe her maies-
tys subjects call round" at prices that will make the
natives stare; for sole leather worth twelve cents in
New York cannot be obtained in England under 30
to SO. Ask the tanners in the Swamp what has re-
duced the price of leather half and they will tell
you that and want of foreign markets
have done the work. Ask millers whether foreign
competition has brought down the price of -four to
point previously unknown and they will answer:
the market is overstocked, we want an outlet, we
can produce enough for the "great globe ITSELF" if
there neither tariffs nor toll houses in the way
And our cotton manufacturers and cotton printers
are well aware that their embarrassments are all
owing to the same cause. As well might our peach
growers complain of foreign competitors; with equal
truth might they assert that the new tariff had
knocked down the price of their fruit to ten cents
per bushel.
We supply the Canada market with all kinds of
cotton goods, calicoes, &c. After paying 10 per
cent. duty, we have driven the British out Of their
own markets We have, to certain extent, done
the same in the British possessions in India Also in
China, in South America, where it is well known
that no European nation can compete with u.s. But
if eur manufactures and cottsn printers have gut
ted the home market, and every Other market With
in their reach, 1t is nothing marvellous that reac-
ton should take place. From the means in our pos
session the market of the world is not too large for
US. The limited demand of our own country will
not suffice. We want an outlet The protection
lists, so called, might as well endeavor to stop the
current Of the Hudson or the Mississippi in their
COURSE as to shackle the exerons of our population
by custom-kouse regulations. In all branches we
have seriously engaged in, no nation can compete
with us.--Brooklyn Eagle.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-09-09
THE DAILY UNION.

new and important step has been taken in the en-
largement of commerce, by which the trade Of diff
ferent nations must be vastly extended, and the mo-
tiyes of harmonious relations indefinitely multiplied
As between the United States and Great Britain
especially, the which ought naturally to as
sociate the two people upon an honorable basis
and contribute TO their mutual prosperity may now
have fair play, and our competitions in future be
confined TO generous rivalry in all that can advance
the happiness of the people of both countries and of
mankind at large. p .|
| would do injustice to the occasion, if | should
omit to state it as my opinion that in the country
and among the people have just left these expec-
tations begin TO be generally entertained and that
the settlement of the Oregon question will soon
come TO be universally regarded as the kne of those
lnyeerate jealousies and feuds which, il may be ap-
pretended, have so long exerted mischieyous in
huenee over the people, if not upon the councils of
both countries
| may say with certainty, also, that whatever may
be thought Of the result by some respectable por-
tons Of our eountrymen, the terms we have uti-
mately obtained less than the vindieation Of our
rights and the ultimate approval Of an honorable con-
cession, have added another refutaon the charge
Of undue ambition, and to the imputation upon our
national faith and stability, not unfrequenty made in
some quarters of Europe.
II these advantages he properly appreciated, the
time is not remote when all will be ready TO ac-
knowledge and rejoice in the result.
Inc OCCASION may not DC Hapt 70 Dear my testl-
mony 10 the universally entertained abroad Of
the enterprise and punctuality Of the commercial
classes Of the United States and TO the influence il
has exerted in sustaining American credit, in def
snee Of causes which / too deeply deplore to at
tempt at this time more particularly to alude to. |
will add, too that even these are beginning
to feel the influence Of juster views and brighter
hoPe and that little more than a perseverance by
some Of our local governments in their exertions 10
maintain the public credit is needed to elevate our
country TO proud and enviable rank among the
nations Of the earth.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-09-09

The attention of our readers will be attracted by
the appointments which we announce in this even
ingis Union.
Mr.. MeLane having returned from England at
an important period of our relations with that gov
eminent il became necessary to select for his sue
cessor 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 Mr. Bancroft may be
regarded as einnently fortunate, while it is also an
honorable recognition of his services as a member
Of the cabinet
Mr. Bancroft resigned his seat in the cabinet this
day, and will take, we understand, an early OPPor-
tunity to embark for London.
He is succeeded by Judge Mason, who, in taking
charge Of the Navy Department, enters upon fami-
lar duties and carries with him the respect and con-
hdence OF the whole community.
Judge Mason will act, also, as Attorney General
I'D Interim until his successor in that Office shall be
appointed and qualified.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-09-09

LATER FROM FoRr LEAyERwoRrH-The ST. Louis
Republican contains letter from Fort Leayenworth
Of the 9th ultimo, from which we extract the fol-
lowing;
"More than seventy wagons with army stores
and provisions have left here this week already.
More than two hundred mules have arrived here
this week, which have been purchased by the gov
eminent, and more than one hundred teamsters re-
ported themselves yesterday ready to 60. The
government will find no difficulty now in getting
transportation for all she wants. II the infantry
regiment were ready on the ground, they could
leave in ten days.
General Kearney has written home that he will
not return to the United States until next winter
twelve months"
The volunteers already there want an interview
with Major Stewart, before they leave. There are
not guns enough at the fort 10 arm the infantry
regiment-ony about five hundred were to be found.
Sabres for the non-commssioned officers were also
needed
The same paper has letters from Santa Fe. 1t
says:
"They embody the same information which we
have already published. But one of the letters
states in addition that private letters brought by Mr.
Coburn, say that II was currently reported, and in
fact known, at Santa Fe, that Governor Armijo had
left that place-some said for good others not He
has evidently rested in very great uneasiness ever
since he first learned that the American army was
approaching Santa Fe with hostile intentions, and
now, suppose, il determined to make good his
flight, while everything is favorable"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-09-09
Mr.. BANCROFT.

In difference to Mr.. Bancrof's resignation Of his
Office as Secretary Of the Navy, the Courier des
Flats Unis, of yesterday, has the following candid
and judicious remarks. We are glad to perceive
that the Courier has not permitted its want of sym
pathy with the administration to interfere with its
just appreciation of Mr.. Bancroft as statesman
and scholar. That journal says: "The rumor of
Mr.. Bancroft's retirement from the cabinet, which
has already been several times circulated and con-
radicted, appears to-day in shape almost official.
II is said also, that Mr.. Bancroft will take the
place either Of Mr.. McLane, at London, or of Mr..
King, at Paris. We have often before expressed our
opinion Of Mr.. Bancroft, whom we regard
as one of the most distinguished men Of the United
States. We believe that his services will be emf
nently useful to his country wherever he may be
placed but should learn with peculiar gratifca-
ton that he had been selected as the representative
Of the American nation in France. To personal
qualifications which would reflect high honor in
France upon the country represented by him. and to
a soundness Of judgment which raises him above
the influence Of prejudice and partiaity, Mr.. Ban
croft unites that familiarity with our language which
has now become indispensable to an important
diplomatic position and influence in Europe. This
consideration, subordinate it may appear to be,
is, in fact Of great importance and it constitutes
with us additional reason for desiring that Mr..
Bancroft may be chosen to take the place Of Mr..
King"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-09-09

IMPORTANT DiscovERY-lNsTANrANEoU STOPPING
OF RAILWAY TRAM.--The experiment took place
in the Rue Chaussee d'Antlin, on model railway
constructed for the purpose. The inventor is an
engineer named Alexandra. A model train was let
off at different rates of speed, from fifteen or twenty
leagues an hour, down very inclined plane, and
yet Notwithstanding these circumstances, the train
was checked without the slightest commotion. The
break is worked by the conductor of the last car
rage, by which means the whole Of the carriages,
instead Of striking each other have tendency to
retreat As as the breaks Of the last carriage
have taken their position, those Of every other
rage in the train nstantaneously, and by anoth
er admirable contrvance, the locomotive can, even
at the greatest rate Of speed, be detached from the
train. This is not ALL The very act of separating
the locomotive provides against accident from its
running too far forward; for soon as il has reach
ed sufficient distance from the train, say fifty to
one hundred yards, it stops. The inventor esti-
mates the expense Of adopting his apparatus at a
thousand francs for each carriage. A commits
sion, appointed by the government, have witnessed
and, 1t is said, approved Of the experiments
Galignani's Messenger.
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upon imports imposed by the act TO provide reye-
nue. from imports, and to change and modify exist
ing laws imposing duties upon imports, and FOR oth
or purposes approved August 80, 1872, and inc
act Reducing the duty on imports, and for other
purposes, approved July 80, 1876 5000
('fhe first column of the table presents the names
Of the articles embraced in the act OF the 5Oth Oh
August, 1912 the second, the duty imposed by SAID
act the third the rates ad yaorem, the speelncs De,
ing reduced to rates ad valorem in statements ana
D. accompanying the report Of the Secretary OF inc
Treasury on the finances, December 8, l64o, ana
predicated upon the actual imports the custom,
house valuations, and the duties paid Tor me hsea'
year ending 30h June l945; and the fourth, the du-
ties imposed by the act of 3Oth July, lo4o, pehhs
exclusively ad palOrems."
Now, it will be observed that the Secretary OF the
Treasury, in the above title and explanation OF his
comparative statement, brings out distinctly the two
following facts:
LIST. The duties under the act of 1912 are given
by him as the duties IMPOSED by that act; not at all
as the duties collected under the act.
ID The specific duties under the act Of 1912 are
reduced 10 ad ualOre duties in statements Predicated
not upon the clauses Of the imposing the duties,
but "upon the actual imports, the eusiOH-hou's
valuations, and the DUTIES PAID for the fiscal year
ending June 30th. 1915 "
Could any language be more exact and precise
Yet both these whig journals imply at least If they
do not directly assert that this comparative state
ment thus carefully prepared, and clearly explained
at its very outset, was published with design to
deceive! We are not unaccastomed to wing mis-
statements and perversions, but stronger case Of
partisan blindness TO the manifest truth have sci.
dom
The Gazette says the editor of the Union "wOuld
admit that we are incapable Of intenalIy misepre-
sentng' fsbricatng' for party or any other Pur-
poses"
We have no desire to deny this. The Gazette
adds: "Ifwe are proved to be wrong, we are always
willing to admit it, but hard words cannot convince
US, or deter us from our investigations"
Ifthis be so, that journal will now come manfully
out and say that the comparative statement referred
to, h in fact Just Wha il ptupOr 10 be, and that per-
ecty clear explanation is given, its face, Of the
method by which its results are obtained
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-09-09

TELEsRAPH ACROSS THE ocEAN.-The English
contemplate arraying an electric telegraph across
the British channel, so as to communicate between
London and Paris. As preparatory movement to
this grand end, experiments have been made recent
y at the dock yard, Portsmouth, under the directions
Of the lords Of the admiralty, the wires being sunk
in the water, and the communications being made
to traverse their whole length from the deck Of ship
Blake to the adjacent shore. The index used most
satisfactorily tested the capabilities of the invention
which constructed for the conveyance of signals
for short distances A writer in the Sunday Dis.
patch says, the signals were as promptly shown by
the index, if transmitted from the deck to the
CINE rooms below, proving beyond doubt, the prac-
teal success of this mode of conveying intelligence
even across the sea- for, observe, the signals we're
conveyed from one side of the harbor to the other
The conclusion that the experimenters have come to
is this; that intelligence may be carried with equal
facility from headand to headland, where it cannot
be interfered with by the anchors of vessels; and
thus, between Greot Britain and France, or any
other countries which are only separated by sea,
space is annihilated.--S Louis Repeile.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-09-09
Sept 9-dts
INTENSIVE sale OF excellent House,
~ hold Furniture.-On Tuesday next, the

INTENSIVE sale Of excellent House.
IL hold Furniture.-On Tuesday next, the
18th inst, at 10 o'clock a. M, | shall sell, at the
corner of Al street and Pennsylvania avenue, the
furniture of that large boarding establishment which
is very good, and amongst which will be found
Several dozen cane-seat and other chairs
Handsome hair-seat sofas
Mahogany dining and card tables
Marble-top centre and pier tables
Pier glasses, mahogany sdeboards
Mantel and other clocks, window-curtain orna.
ments
Dinner and tea sets
large quantity of glass ware of various kinds
Large oil painting, astral, hall, and other lamps
Girandoles, plated candlesticks, castors, dishes,
&c.
Dish covers, ingram and 3-ply parlor, hall, step,
and chamber carpets
Passage and Franklin stoves, handsome sets
fre-irons
High and French-post double and single bed
steads, best double and single feather beds,
mattresses, &c.
Blankets, comforts, linen and other sheets, pill
low
Mahogany dressing and other bureaus
Wardrobes, wristbands, toilet sets, &c.
With great variety of other articles necessary for
such an establishment, and general assortment of
kitchen requisites, refrigerators, &c.
Terms of sale: All sums of and under $50, cash;
over $50, credit of two, FOUR and six months for
notes satisfactorily endorsed, bearing interest.
r. w. DYER,
Sep. 9-dts Auctoneer.
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The earth has bubbles, as the water has. y

EXTENSIVE FALURE.-The great whig-universal-
ruin panic company which got up at WASH
ington by Mr.. Webster and few of his underlings,
for the purpose of manufacturing political excite
ment to war upon the democratic party and the in
terests of nine-tenths of the whole people of the
country has signay Jaled and left the proprietors
more hopeessly insolven fpossible, than they were
before--receivng the curses of the friends they
have duped and the taunts and jeers of those who
knew their motives and despised their puny but
malicious efforts. By the force of high steam
pressure, simultaneously put in action throughout
the northern and middle States by previous consent
and at an enormous expense, they succeeded for a
moment in casting vapor to considerable extent,
but it was all suddenly dissipated, and the atmos.
phere soon became pure and serene, and the whole
panic enterprise vanished with the vapor it created
The whole power and means of the proprietors
would not furnish aliment to keep it in existence,
and has now gone to the receptacle Of things lost
upon earth, except here and there groan from
some who has just heard Of the enterprise, but
has not yet learned its sad fate. Mr.. Webster, its
president, has soped off to Marshfeld to shoot
snpes and robins, and most of his fellow associates
are skulking about the various watering places in
the country where blackegs, spendthrifts, specula-
tors, pickpockets, bankrups, and other kindred
spirits most do gregae.-JNs,opo,t .N H. Argus.
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AMERICAN ExroRrs.--The packet ship Anglo
Saxon, which cleared on Friday at Boston, for
Liverpool has acargo comprising 1895 barrels of
oil, manganese, clocks, rocking chairs, and shoe
pegs. The trade between Boston and England is
rapidly increasing, and the facilities afforded by the
western railroad for the transportation Of Aoer and
produce TO this market, offers TO the foreign mer-
chant equal facilities for the execution of orders IA
New York; and the successful completion of the
Ogdensburg railroad must also make Boston the
shipping port Of the Canadas. This trade is des-
tined TO be of great importance to our commercial
prosperity.-N Y. Telegraph.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-09-09

A NEW STATE PRoPosEp.-A writer in the Will
mington (Delaware) Journal proposes the formation
of new State-or rather enlargement of the pre-
sent State of Delaware--by adding to its present
territory the eight Eastern Shore counties of Mary
land, and two counties from Virginia, Accomac and
Northampton. These counties all lie between the
Chesapeake and Delaware bays, and are said to be
homogeneous in interest.
We are opposed to this "annexation," as we were
when it was proposed ten years ago. Our neigh
bors of the Eastern Shore, who were members of
our family in prosperity, must not think of leaving
us, now that debt, like a heavy pail, hangs upon
our house No, no; they must stay and help to
work out of it. and them if they wish to ''qut our
bed and board"-why, let them go.-JMgiboro GAG.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-09-09
COMPLIMENT TO MR.. McLANE.

We find in the New York Journal of Commerce
the following proceedings of the chamber Of COM
merce in that city, with the reply of Mr.. McLane,
They will be read with interest; and the general sem
tment Of the country will fully confirm the appro-
baton which they manifest of the manner in which
Mr.. McLane has performed the important and ar
duous duties entrusted to his charge.