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Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-02-25

IupERTrNENcE PUNIsHED.-We find III tho
Courier des Etats Unis account of a curious
incident which occurred at charity fair IN Paris.
A young lady, Miss A.. celebrated for her
beauty and her wit, presided at ono of the tables
Among tho ,hrong which pressed around the tar
ycnder Of elegant fancy articles. was young
eentoman of much assurance, who gaZed upon
the lady with offensive freedom, and affected to
admre the various articles exposed for sale, bat
who bought nothing.
"What will you please to buy, sir!" asked Miss
A.. with q smile of peculiar meaning.
"Oa," replied tho exquisite, with languishng
look, "what most wish to purchase is unhapPily
not for SALE
"Pcrhnps it is" said tho lady.
"Oh, no, dare not declare my wishes"
"Noverthclcss,' said Miss A, ''et me know
what you wish 20 buy"
"We!l, then. since you insist upon. It. should
like ringiet Of your glossy black hair
Tho lady manifested embarrassment ut tho
bold request but with pair of scissors imnedi-
n,cIy clipped off ono Of her beautiful locks and
handed il to the astonishcd youth, rcmarking that
the prico was five hundcrd francs!
Her bold admircr thunderstruck at this
demand bat dared not dcmur. as by this time
group had collected and were listening to the con-
versntion. He took tho hair, paid over the five
hundred francs, and with air Of modification
and sadness left tho hall!
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-02-25

Mrs. Niles, a French lady, vito Of DR.. Niles
of Massachusetts, and mothcr-in-law to tho cele-
brntcd French author, Eugene Sue, IS at present
in Washington. Sho has two daughters-tw'ns'
young and pleasing girls, of most amiablo charnc-
iers, and resembling each other IN appearance
most remarkably. These girls arc the originals
from which Suo drew his celebrated characters
Rose and Blanche in tho Wandering Jew. This
circumstance rondors theso little girls. scarcely
twelve years old, objects Of great ndmiratlon.--
Correspondent. OF Dedham Mass Dom.
(*Mrs. Mics is native Of Baltimore, and
daughter Of Mr.. Mhuu, planter of ST. Domingo.
who took refuge in this country an the timo of
the Instruction in that Island. She is also a
sister of Captain Louis Milhau. Of Baltimore.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-02-25

Their. i. nothing the world worth being tnsvs for.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-12-03
PETERSBURG.

We paid flying visit to Petersburg last Mon
day, under the invitation of the Sons of Temper
ance of that thriving town, and we thus return
our most grateful thanks for the marked kindness
and hospitality with which we were received
We regret that did not have time to paw our
respects to our contemporaries Of the press there
we should have been delighted To shake hands
with that true blue wing, Lient. Syme, of The
lnteIIigencer, just for the fan of the thing and TO
press TO our heart, brother Drinkard Of the Re
publcan-but the fates otherwise ordained 1t
is as little as we can say, TO state that we were
highly gfatified with every thing we witnessed
there. There is spirit Of enterprise at work in
that town, That it is refreshing to witness; all
parts Of the town are redoIent Of activity, that
gives promise of triumph over every difficulty
The great secret is, her people are united. The
spirit of patriotism was predominant while we
were there, and they were all actively engaged
in raising corps Of Volunteers, to meet the call
OF the Government upon this State for its quota of
troops, and so high did the feeling run, that we
should not be surprised if, at this writing, the
ranks of the corps were already filled up. We
said once before, Petersburg deserved SUCCESS
are now sure that she will win it,
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country; and this, too, in the face of facts tb,,
speak the direct contrary. II is really Iament,-
BILE to contemplate the mis.hievous lengths n
which pariizan prejudice will carry the Federal
leaders. Does not Mr.. Graham now know. and
did he not kn"w when he write his message. tina,
the territory lying between the Neuces and the
Rio Granda is AS much an integral part of Tho
Republic OF Texas as that which lies on the ler
bank ct the Sabme2 Yes he does And does
no, Mr.. Graham know that this soil, American
s"ll: was actually invaded by the troops Of Mex.
To-" He does. And does not Mr.. Graham know
that II was tho duty of the Executive of the Uni.
ted States to repel this (areign invasion W it'll all
the power of The United States2 He does And
stu. TOR thus doing his duty. Mr.. Graham de-
n"unces MIR. Polk. And all this To pander TO the
base aPpeltes of the Federal members of the
Legislature. Shame upon the Executive of North
Catalina who will sto"p to such political mean
ness.
HIS ESee'lency denounces the Independent
Treasury and the Revenue Tariff policy of the
administration. This we don't mind We ex.
peced nothing better from Mr.. Graham But we
did expect. oh the suhjec, of the Mexican war
some fairness and some American patriotism
We have been disappointed, and We are sure the
people OF North Carolina have been disappointed
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-12-03
GEN. SCOTT,

We learn, did not sail from New York last
Thursday in the steamer Souiheruer for Charles
ton. but started in packet ship fur New Orleans.
We believe there is no doubt that he is destined
for the seat Of war.
The Philadelphia Keystone contains the fol-
lowing in relation to the movements Of the Gen
eral. The Union is ominousy silent on the
subject -
Major General Winfield Scott left New York
ON Monday, in The packet ship Union, for New
Orleans. We understand. says the Herald, that
he cuntemplates being in Camargo in three weeks.
Oo his arrival at Matamoras or Camargo. he will,
we learn, assume the command of the forces on
this side of the latter point. and organize them
fur a forward movement to Tampico, and thence.
perchance, to San Luis Poosi, where he may
form junction with Major General Taylor, and
overthrow Santa Anna. if the Mexicans do not
in the mean time take the job out Of their hands.
This is The order of the movement Of General
Scoti, according to the intelligence now in our
possession. If there be any change made, we
will note the fact''
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IS TT RIGHT.

" hate that man"
"Why do you hate him Did he ever injure
you, in character or in person %
:" No-but don't fancy him"
E" Do you know him"
4" No-neiiher do wa ant to-
+" That is just the way with the world.
stranger passes by and form an opinion of
him; If favorable, when an opportunity presents
we speak TO him and draw him into conversation
and finally become his friend. If unfavorable wa
avoid him. Ii he asks question, we answer
by quick nosyllabe and have no desire TO
seek his acquaintance. Such course is ungen.
lemanly and unchrstian and savage. 1t is not
The o"ks or general appearance Of the person that
make the heart good or bad. The plainest man
we know of, possesses the best heart we ever be-
came acquainted with. The homeliest woman of
our acquaintance is the most affectionate kind
and amIable of her SEX AT first sight YOU would
turn away from these excellent persons mot dream.
ing that The outward appearance is not an index
OF the heart. In future, we trust you will be
governed more by truth and Justice, and not con-
denim and hate one you do not know and against
whose character word of reproach was never
lsped The heart and this alone, study and
when II is in the right place, do not for the world
make remark, or manifest spirit that will pain
TO It's centre. Portland Tribune.
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EFFECTS OF THE LATE GALE AT
PROVIDENCE

During the gale on last Monday forenoon.
large drying house belonging to the Providence
DyeIng, Bleaching and Calienderng Company,
i've stories high and seventy five feet in lenpth
situated on Point Pleasant, was blown down by
The force of the wind. There were in the build
ing a! the time, four persons, one of whom. Ed
ward MCanna. an freshman, was killed. and an.
other badly wounded, but will probably recover.
Two escaped without any injury. The building
was full OF cloth Loss about 81 900.
The roof of a building attached TO Aborn's lum
Der yard, between 30 and 40 feet in length. was
was taken off whole and carried into Washington
street Two lfishmen were passing at the time,
and were caught under il, but were immediately
rescued, without much injury.
carpenters shop, situated on the corner of
Cove and Washington streets, 30 feet long and
10 feet wide, was lifted by the force of the wind
from its foundation. and moved from where il ori
ginaiIy stood. Fences were blown down and
other damage done.
Ihe wind was w. and had a fair rake from
me NILS and cove upon that part of Point Plea.
SAINT where the damage was done
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THE OPINION OF AN ENGLISH OFFJ-


An English officer, belonging to the Army in
Canada' goes into some particulars with regard TO
the operations of the American Army in Mexico,
and then adds:
have set down distances in miles, on a
rough calculation. merely as guide to your rea-
ders, though they may be longer to those who
have TO march them, but they arc sufficiently
accurate TO show that the whole Eastern side of
the Mexican possessions, from the 42d degree of
latitude. and Santa Fe 10 Vera Cruz, line saw
OF 25Oo miles, is now covered by American troops
or ships of war, and, though so immensely long,
all perfectly safe in its rear, and resting on sup
plies. If the American Government has not, to
Crafty their newspapers, brought the war to ma
turlty with the hasty expedition of ninety day
note, or shpmen, Of flour, it has, in short
tme established grander base of opera tions Gin
extent) than has ever been seen in modern war
fare.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-12-03
THE REV. DIR. ARMSTRONG

This distinguished divine was among the IN
fortunate victims Of the wreck Of the steamer
Atlantic. He was The Secretary of the American
Board of Missions, and was highly esteemed. A
letter in the Newark Advertiser says:
He left Boston on Wednesday evening, took
the Atlantic below Norwich, aud expected to
reach home on Thursday morning.
He spent the day of Thursday, during the
gale, in preaching TO the passengers and praying
with them, inspiring them with calnness and
hope, while all were looking forward to a speedy
wreck, and grave in the deep.
When the steamer struck ground, the passen-
gers leaped overheard, to make for shore, part
were bnrne by the waves to land and others.
among whom was our friend, were caught by the
return waves, dashed among the rocks, and were
lost.
The melancholy intelligence was lust now com
municated to his afflicted wife and children. by
two of the clergyman Of this cily--but who shall
speak Of the scene
The deepest sympathy and grief are expressed
among numerous friends; and gloom, seldom seen
even in the midst Of calamity pervades all hearts
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Ingenuity and industry of their people TO hubble
along" In the cotton manufactures also we are
competing with the English A." venture to pre-
dict that, in few years, il will DO thought won.
deriul that these branches of manufactures at
least, should have been thought to require add-
uonal aid from Government. This was said in
1924 The best apology for laws of prohibition
and laws of monopoly, will be found in that state
ct society, moi only unengh,ened, but sluggish,
in which they are most generally established
The American manufactures of iron is cuInpu.
ted nj IL 600 tons per annum, the duty un the
imported article is 8 ton " and as this duty
causes. of course, an eguiUaient augmentation
Of The price IF The home manufacture. the whole
increase of price is equal To $3.50. 900 annually
This sum we pay IN raw material, and ON an
absolute necessary of life" The hill proposed to
raise the duty tn 1925 per ton. so that we
shall pay annually SUN Of 3 1 ,l25 900 constant
ly augmented, too, by increased consumption of
the article 10 support business that cannot sup
port itself"
Labor is the principal ingredient in the cost of
iron. nation cannot increase its labor al will
IL can have bu, certain quantity. Labor is the
great producer of wealth. With us labor is indie
pendent and proud il does not ask capital for its
patronage, but capital socits the aid of labor
Ii is not TO the point To say that we have our own
ore in abundance. and therefore should manuiac-
ture for ourselves - The true inquiry is, can
zoe prOdhce me drttcte IN a useful slate at The
same cost. or nearly at the same cost, or al any
reasonable approximation to,Uards The same cost
al chich IRE can import IL go 1.-The true reason
why it is not our policy to compel our citizens to
manufacture our own iron, is, that they are far
better employed" "If we had more of poorer.
~, more Of misery, and something IF scruitude,
1t we had an ignorant, idle. and Starring popu-
'atton, we might set up for iron makers against
the world"
1t seems now TO be the policy of England TO
encourage by every possible means the shipping
interest; we should rather follow her example
Than pnrsne the opposite system Of laying onerous
restrictions and burdens upon commerce.
SUcH, IN SUBSTANCE, were the views of DAN
TEL WEBSTER in 1924. Before the year 1928.
they were dsavowed, because the capital of his
constituents had been transferred from commerce
TO manufactures But sound, logical argument
is ever the same, and that train of reasoning
which was conclusive in 1924, is M less conclu-
sive now. The advent of the era of commercial
freedom is at hand. OF that advent, Mr.. Web.
ser was a prophet hut &" the interests of nv
constituents have blinded him so that there
does not live more slayish advocate of the poll
cy he once denounced "sluggish and unen.
lightcned p"
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-12-03
Hon. j. Y. MASON.
Secretary of the Navy, Washington.
DOMBEY e. SON

Part H., we have read from the Issue of tho
Western Continent, who we believe got ahead of
all their competitors, in being the first to publish
this work. They deserve great credit for their
enterprise and expedition, to cater for the public
appetite. Their paper is one of the best in the
country, and decidedly Southern in its tendency
and feelings. OF Dombey & Son, however, we
cannot say much. Dickens is admitted to he
possessed of an acute perception of the workings
of the human heart, and power to use them To
the best advantage, but in this number he has
made very little spread over great surface,
with very little profit
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-12-03
For the New Era.

The little have seen of the world, and known
OF the history of mankind, teaches me 10 look on
the errors of others in sorrow, not in anger
When take history of one poor heart that has
sinned and suffered, and represent to myself the
struggles and temptations it passed through; The
brief Pulsation of joy, the feverish nquie,ude Of
hope and fear; the tears of regret the fsebleness
of purpose; the pressure of want, the scorn of
the world, and the desoIaion of the souls sane.
tuary, and the reproving voices within; would
fam leave the erring soul Of my fellow man with
Him from whose hands it come.
THE STRANGER
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-12-03
From the Wilmington, N. G. Journal.
GOV. GRAHAM AND THE ADMINISTRA
TION.

We had thought that Daniel Webster's Fa
neUll Hall speech, in which that arch old FEEDER
aIisI denounced the administration in terms of
such unmeasured bitterness, would hardly find an
echo amongst Southern wbiggery, but we were
mistaken Gov. Graham takes occasion, towards
the close Of his long message, sllude 10 national
affairs, and really had his Excellency been writ.
ing a pToRunciHmenf0 for the redonblable All
monte we do not think that he could have taken
more decided or more unfair grounds against his
own government. Mr. Graham, after the manner
Of the Mexican organ at Washington City, charges
Mr.. Polk, and through him the Democratic par
~, with unnecessarily and unwauanraby bring
ing the war and all its consequences upon this
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-12-03
A BRAVE ENGINEER

The following is an extract Of letter received
at Washington, from the Gulf Squadron;
The steamer Perrita, captured inside of the
bar at Iobasco, is the Champion, built at New
York, in 1885. Upon her arrival off the town of
l"basco, and during the attack, it became neces.
sary to repack her cylinder piston, and this opera
ton (the cylinder being above deck,) was pet
formed by d. B Martin, first assistant engineer
OF the steamer Mississippi, who had been sen,
on board, under a continued fire of musketry. the
Mexicans thinking that if they could kill the on.
glneeIs they would destroy the usefulness of the
vessel"
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-12-03
ITEMS CONNECTED WITH THE LOSS
OF THE STEAMER ALTA MIC

The Rev. Mr.. Armstrong. at intervals before
the last fearful disaster led in religious services
in which the passengess and crew all engaged
From Thursday morning there was no regular
meals served up, aud most of the passengers, par
tlcularly the ladies and children, were greatly
exhausted. II is noted that Daniel Webster and
Judge (Willlam) Kent were coming TO this city,
but stopped at Norwich, probably not liking the
indications Of the weather
The steiner Atlantic was a new boat, not sur
passed by any vessed afloat, though equaled, it
is believed, by the Oregon She cost $40, 900
and was owned by the Norwich and Worcester
Railroad Company, who had her insured fur about,
S9O.OOO. She commenced running in July last,
and was built at this port. of the very hes, mate
rails, and the excellence of her construction and
model are seen IN the tenacity with which she
resisted the late hurricane, to the moment of 90
ing ashore. But this disaster will probably
hasten the consummation of project too lonu
delayed--a direct railroad from our CITY Hall
TO Boston.
On the dead body of one woman were found
six life preservers. Poor woman, probably she
had placed them so that they kept her head under
water. One good life preserver fixed tightly
under the arms, is amply sufficient to bear up any
person. The dresses Of the ladies' getting entan
gled in the timbers. must have hndered Them in
their efforts to escape. 1t is alleged that the
natural impotence of travellers to make rapid
trips, regardless of weather. had material nfu
ence in this disaster; for most of the boats laid
up, not daring to venture into the sound that
night. The Rev. VIM. j. Armstrong leaves a
wife and five children in this city. He was a
native of Mendham, N j., and formerly pastor of
a Presbyterian Church at Richmond Va Capt
Dustan leaves an aged mother, and wife, and a
numerous family, who were solely dependent upon
him for support.-.N Y. Sun
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MAINE ELECTION.

The Argus Of the 26lh has returns from two
more Legislative districts. both of which have
elected democrats; which makes the lower house
now stand federal and abolition 6S, democra,o
linclnding the member from Madawaska) 60
Fourteen districts have thus far failed to effect
chulce, which were represented in the last legis
latufe by ten democrats and four federalists-
The final result is longer doubtful In The
senate there are now eight democrats and three
lederalisls, and twenty vacant seats, which will
all be filled by democrats. - Union
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-12-03
HON. GEORGE MoDUFFIE

This distinguished Senator from the State Of
South Carolina, has resigned his SEA, in the Sen,
ate OF the United States. He says he only ac-
cepted the place, because he thought he might be
able to render " the State some servce,' in
breakng down the obnoxious Tariff Of 1912. and
having witnessed the downfall of the odious min
ciPle of ROBBERY on the one hand. for pRorEo.
rIoN on the other. he claims the privilege of
departing in peace" from the turmoil of public
life
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-12-03
THE SPECIAL ELECTION

Held in the Louisa District OF this Slate TO
choose Senator to fill the vacancy occasioned by
the death Of Col. John Guerrani, has, notwith
standing the most extraordinary exeriions of the
Wings, gone in favor Of the Democracy. having
given WIN. NJ. AMBLER, Esq, some $50 to 200
majority over his Federal opponent, G w Bas-
sett, Esq Like the fellow who was in The
water up TO his chin, who told old Admiral Noah
that he :" did not think there would be much Of
shower" the Richmond Wing attempts TO make
light Of the matter, although the change in Flo
wanna is death. Ilrejoices our friends throughout
the country, and well it may, to see the proud
Z" old mother OF States and Statesmen" God
bless her, stand frm 10 her principles
This is but an earnest of what she will do in
ls48, and when distraction and defeat seems to
evron US on every hand she will display the
pure banner Of Democracy, and the hosts will
rally to victory. 1t has always been so-and so
il will ever be-
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-12-03
THE NEW TARIFF

Which, by every rule Of right, should have
wen. into operation the LIST of last September
has been in full force and effect since the LIST
Instant. and strange 10 say. the machinery of the
universe still works well. We have night and day,
rain and sunshine as usual, notwithstanding the
wing prediction of universal destruction.
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THE STRANGER.

Letters from Washington state that important
dispatches have been received from our squadron
IN Inc UnIf OF Mexico. The Mexican administra
ton is dissolved, and Anonte is going to Enn
land. Santa Anna has been compelled TO refund
The two millions of dollars which he recently stole
from a cOnducta.
The English Minister in Mexico, Mr.. Bank
head, has probably interfercd with the course of
Santa Anna
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RHODE ISLAND.

The Democratic State Convention has adopted
the following ticket:
Governor. Olney Ballou of Cumberland Lieut.
Governor, John ID. Austin, of South KINGSTON:
Secretary of State, William H. Smith, of Provi,
dence; General Treasurer, Nathan Hamme,t, of
Newport; Attorney General, George Turner, of
New port
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ALL OFFICERS.

That Mexico is Military government aliogeth-
er, we may gather from the number of officers
who live by The army In Tampco, there were
about one thousand men having four generals, and
!,co hundred and ytorty-fue commissioned Off
GERS
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u. S. STEAMSHIP SPIrFIRE,

pico to the Navy Department.
u. s. STEAMSHIP SPITFIRE,
Befnre the Town of Tampico,
November 18th, 1916.
SIR have the honor to inform the Depart
ment that entered the river of Iampico this
morning with all the small vessels of the SQUAD
ron and strong detachment of seamen and ma
rines from the Cumberland Mississippi, ST. Ma
rvs. Princeton and Porpose.
On my arrival at the city, was met by depu
talon from the citizens, Offering the surrender of
the place on condition that their laws institutions
and property should be respected
will hold the place as long as possible; its
Importance requires that garrison of five or six
hundred men should be sent to occupy il as speed
lily as possible. To obtain this object, | have
despatched Commodore Perry to Matamoras, 10
make arrangements with Gen. Patterson to have
furce here without delay.
AS deem it important the Mississippi should
sail without delay. must defer more particu lar
statement TO another opportunity
have the honor to be, vprv respectfully. your
obedieht servant, ID. CONNER,
Comd'g Home Squadron
Hon. j. Y. MASON,
Secretary of the Navy, Washington.
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A ToAsT.-" Old Bachelors like sour eide,
they grow more grabbed the longer they are kept
and when they see lille mother, then torn to
vinegar at once."