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The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1846-05-05

The operations Of the gang of Thieves
who have been plundering the citizens OF
Allegheny city for the year past, are con-
tinued with undiminished boldness.-
These rascals are no fools. They per-
fectly understand their business in all Its
branches. As a sample of their audacity
and dexterity, burglary committed a
few nights since, viii give good idea.
1t was ON the house of a gentleman in
which several athletic young men were
sleeping in one room. The thief got in
through window, out OF which he took
the lower sash. He then opened the
door and fastened it back, so as to have
free egress in case of an alarm. In the
room which he entered there was large
and ferocious bull dog, WHICH has been
the terror of the neighborhood, yet by
some means the fellow managed to keep
the dog perfectly quiet, while he rambled
through the rooms. He carried the pam
falcons to the kitchen, rihed the pockets,
and then threw pocket book under the
CRATE. About This time the lady discover
ed the light from the dark lantern which
the burgler carried, and gave the alarm
The fellow ran for it. and had the salts
faction Of hearing bullet strike the side
OF house beside hun as he passed it.
One of the men had 500 which the
thief missed. Two other houses were
entered the same night, and pocket books
thrown under the CRATES, showing that
the same scoundrel had been in them.-
1t is singular that these robberies should
have been carried on so long without
single arrest having been made. The
man who can enter house and room in
which a number of men are sleeping,
keeping ferocious dog quiet the while,
and help himself to all the pocket books
and money to be had, (and something to
eat, also is no novice in his art; while
the number of his exploits continued
through months of time, though every
body knew Of skilful burglars being in
their midst, proves him an old and expe-
rienced hand.-Pitts. GaZ.
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CALIFORNIA.
The Louisville Courier says:


edwin Bryant, Esq, of this city, has
Just set out on an Expedition to Callior-
MIA. He goes to Independence, Mo-,
where he joins the company of Col. Rus
sell. aHe will pursue the Oregon route
as far as longitude lis West-thence to
the head waters ofthe Sacramento river,
in about longitude l2l deg. west-thence
to the Bay of San Francisco-thence to
Acapulco, port on the Pacific coast, and
via the city Of Mexico to Vera Cruz
thence to New Orleans and home. Mr..
Bryant has had this trip in view for some
time, and on his return he will probably
write book giving faithful and an ac-
curate description Of this land of promise
its geology and botany, and all the advan-
tages and disadvantages it may present to
emigrants. He is emmently qualified for
the task, and his book, which will be re-
liable, viii be of immense benefit to the
thousands and tens of thousands who de-
sire to make that country their home, but
who, as yet, know SO little of it. In
deed. this expedition will conclusively
determine one thing-whether or not,
California offers the inducements to set
tiers which the rather vague accounts that
have heretofore been given of it have in
duced many to believe -
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The Crops Of the Union.

1t is said that the wheat crop Of Hi
nois never looked better than it does this
Spring. The St. Louis New Era Of a
late date says:
"The wheat crop in various quarters IS
represented to be excellent, but the Spring
is late and backward, and not very favor
able for growing"
The Marietta, Georgia, Advocate
says:-"From all parts of the Cherokee
country we have gratifying auspices OF an
abundant crop. The product, should the
season continue favorable, will be great
ly increased over any former year. Du-
ring the past year we have contributed
largely to the demand in the lower sec
tions of the State, which has heretofore
been mainly supplied from the Northern
cities. The period is not far distant
when -four will no longer be an article oil
importation for Georgia. The quality OF
flour ground in this country can scarcely
be surpassed, and with additional improve
ments and experience, it will be superior
to the best Northern brands"
A letter published in the Abbeville,
Is. c. Banner says:
81 learn from gentleman who has
very recently travelled through the Dis
tricts of Edg6eld, Lexington, Newbery
and Laurens, that the wheat crop was
never more promising at this season of
the year, and such know to be the case
SO far as the Saluda side Of this District
is concerned. Should no disaster befall
the wheat crop, wheat will not be worth
more than 80 cents per bushel next sum-
mer."
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The, REVENUE Tariff, now before the
House of Representatives, contains a
ostremarkable provision, that if, after
this Tariff shall go into effect, there shall
be deficiency in the public revenue, dn-
ty of TEN per cent. on TEA and COFFEE
may be levied by proclamation of the
President!
This provision shows very clearly
that the authors of the bill distrust its "a
bility to provide sufficient revenue for the
wants of the country, although it profess
ses to be strictly REVENUE tariff!
Itshows also that, in the event of such
deficiency, the articles which are selected
to bear the additional burden are not
those which are consumed by the rich,
nor those which come in competition
with American labor; but TEA and cor
FEE, articles of universal consumption,
raised abroad exclusively, and which
therefore must be imported if used at all.
Thus, instead of giving our own people
the benefit of the '.incidental protection"
to be derived from REVENUE duties, those
articles are to be taxed which they do
not raise, and for which, therefore, they
must pay SO much the higher price.
And rather than do this by law, the
Democracy propose TO give 10 the Presi-
dent the power of taxing tea and coffee
by proclamation He cannot interfere
with the established duties upon silks,
wines, and other luxuries. They are
fixed by law, and by law only can be
changed. But the articles of universal
consumption, those which every poor
man needs throughout the Union, may
be taxed TEN per cent. by proclamation
of the President! The whole bill is
fair illustration of the actual regard for
the rights and interests of the people, felt
by that party which claims to be PAR
Democratic. Courier e.
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FROM TAHITI.

The ship Desdemona, which arrived AT New Bed
ford on Tuesday, the 2lst instant, brings intell-
gence that the difficulties between the French and
the natives at Tahiti still continue. Reinforoemenis
have been received by the French troops, and it is
probable that active operations will soon commence
on the part Of the French to take possession OF the
whole island.
A Valparaiso letter Of March 18th gives the fol-
lowing particulars of this trouble:
The Jules Fogues, French vessel, arrived here
on the 9Th instant from Tahiti. The French have
had an encounter with the natives Of the island Of
Huahine Zone OF the Society group.) Two French
men, settled on this island, killed by the ma
lives, not from sheer hostility to them intrude,
bu, in revenge for some crime they had committed.
On the intelligence of this murder arriving at Ta-
hiti, an armed force despatched to punish the
| islanders. The French, on landing, found the ma
tives prepared for them. They well intrcnched
and in great force. The French attacked them and
drove them at the point Of the bayonet from the fret
| trench. .....
They retired to another, which was one Of Sc
ries Of trenches which they had prepared, and
opened brisk fire upon their assailants, which
| so well directed, and maintained with much stea-
diness that the French were compelled to retreat,
| completely repused, with loss Of 30 killed.
The French have not given out what the loss Of
the Huahineans may have been. IL is supposed
they do not know. They returned 70 Tahiti In a
sad plight, whence a strong party was about 10 be
despatched to retrieve the msfortunes of this en-
| gagement
The result cannot be doubted; for the French had
at Tahiti, besides the established force, $50 fresh
troops then just arrived in transport that touched
| here on her way out.
| Queen Pomare was still at R aiatea, but was ex-
pected at Tahiti. The natives there were still in
their camps, and progress had been made in sub
duing them. The general impression was that the
QUEEN on the advice Of the British ministry con-
veyed to her by Sir George Seymour in his late
visit to the islands, would submit to French do
minion, and that some accommodation would be
effected under which she could live respectfully, in
stead Of existing, at present, on the charity Of
her neighbors. All was quiet at Tahiti.
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PROSPECTUS Of the 9Th semi. annual

uDhOSPECINS Oh inc OH selul -annudi
i volume of the National Zetung, general organ
Of the population Of German extraction in the Uni
ted States, Washington, ID. G. Published weekly,
at two dollars per annum, payable in advance. IS,
The undersigned, having become the publisher
and proprietor of the National Zeitung, begs leave
TO announce his intention TO continue the paper,
worthy OF what il is righfuy expected to be, from
its central position and its character the general
organ Of large class of our population, which con-
tinues to increase in numbers and responsibility by
annual accessons.
While he may hatter himself that with the Ger
man public his own name is already extensively
and favorably known, from long course as a demo-
cratic editor he will be assisted by gentlemen here,
and correspondents in Germany, of literary reputa-
ton and acknowledged ability.
The National Zeitung is decidedly political pa
per, warmly and zealously devoted TO the orthodox
and radical principles Of progressive democracy, or,
what is considered synonymous, HUMANITY
Starting in the area Of freedom upon the course
whittier the rights of nature and natures universal
laws point out the conductors would rather, with
an enthusiastic people, subject themselves to the
sheer of exaggerated patriotism, than to be found
deviatng and tagging behind in some easy retreat OF
conservative apathy Or aristocrauc eontemP,uous-
ncss. ...... l.-..- .a ,... .-
1t is earnestly hoped that members of Congress
will add to the salutary influence Of so useful a pa
per- in .qmtrioanising the large and constant OF
freshly arrived German immigrants in this country,
by promoting its circulation in their respective dis
trlcts.
Editors Of American papers in the English Ian
guage are invited to exchange. BY inserting this
notice they will subserye the interests of their Ger
man readers, and oblige
c. J. KOCH,
July IS Publisher and proprietor.
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From the Columbian Register, New Haven. ca.
MR.. NILES ON THE TARIFF.

There many and so various reports of the late
speech of Mr. Niles that IT is perhaps proper 10 de-
fer an extended notice, such as its importance seems
to demand, until 1t comes TO us from the eve OF ito
author. But we feel it our duty to say that the
course which that gentleman is reported to have
taken upon the tariff question, and which in an.
plauded by the wing press, has created universal
surprise among his friends. He is understood 10
oppose the bull now before the Senate, for sup
posed defects in its details not merely for its de-
feets as n revenue measure, but for the principle
which peryades IT, of cutting down the extravagan
protection yielded certain interests by the tariff Of
1872 Ii this is the ground he stands UPON we can
assure him land more in sorrow than angerl that
he does not speak for the democracy Of Connect
cut" Ii conventions mean anything, il the decla-
rations of the press mean anything the democracy
OF Connecticut are committed TO the reduction and
equalization of the tariff of 1912 Resolutions were
introduced by the wings into the last legislature sus-
tainmg The tariff OF 1872 and urging in its behalf the
same reasons which Mr. Niles is said 10 have urged
so vigorously in the Senate; but they were prompt-
y voted down. Indeed we know not how 10 re-
gard the declaration MIR. Niles is repor,ed IN have
made, that the tariff law Of 1912 has not been
complained OF al the north, that with very few excep-
tons" We cannot believe that s,a,smen, was ever
made by him; "the wish must have been father to
the thorght," IN ths brain OF the whis rerorter
But MIR. Niles is made to oppose the bill because
Is an Executive measure, and the ingenuity of the
opposition Is prompito represent this as hostility
TO an administration measure. Undoubtedly we
suppose the ball was approved, perhaps framed, by
the treasury department And we must saw that
for the preparation Of rsrenus measure, il strikes
US that that department is eminenily propsr. But
what the secretary or the cabinet or the Executive
are to gam by IT, apart from the qualification al the
triumph OF great political measure, which every
friend Of their election ought to feel, we are a, loss
to determine.
For no man in Connecticut have we entertained
higher respect than for Mr. Miles. We sincerely
regret TO be Obliged to differ from his Judgment on
sny political question; and we shall be reioiced 10
md Tat the misrepresentation Of mutual oppo-
nents have deceived US into the honest indugeaoe
OF fear that he has taken step in which we can
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T. No duties whatever are to be charged upon the
following articles:
Animals, living, viz: asses goats, kids, oxen and
bulls cows, calves, horses, mares, gedings, colts
foals, mules, sheep, lambs, swine and hogs, pigs,
sucking bacon, beef fresh sailed; beef, salted,
not being corned beef; bottles Of earth or stone,
empty; casts Of busts, statues, or figures; eavisre
cherry wood, being furniture wood cranberries;
cotton manufactures not being articles wholly or in
part made up, not otherwise charged with duty;
enamel gelstne glue; hay hides, or pieces thereof
nved, eurried, vanished, japanned, enamelled;
Muscovy or Russia hides, or pieces thereof tanned
eolored, shaved or otherwise dressed and hides or
pieces thereof any way dressed, not otherwise emu
mersted; ink for printers; nike, wrought lamp
black; linen, via plain linens and diaper, whether
ohecksred or striped with dye yarn or not and man
ufsctures Of linen, or Of linen mixed with cotton or
with wool, not particularly enumerated or otherwise
charged with duty not being articles wholly or IN part
made no; magma Grgcis ware; manuscripts, maps and
charts or Psrts thereof, plain and eoored; msttres
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PIE NEW BRITISH TARIFF AND THE
NEW CORN LAW.

The London Times of July Sd gives clear sum-
mary of the provisions Of the tariff and corn bills
recently passed in England. The tariff act is en-
titled San act to alter certain duties on customs {"
1t contains six sections, of which the following is
the substance;
1t ID declared that instead of the duties now
levied upon the articles named in the schedule
those named in subsequent sections shall be COL
lected.
2. From Apr 5, 1s47, the duties upon timber
are to be levied according to the rates laid down,
viz.
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By.A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
VALUABLE FARM AT AUCTION.

On Monday, the I'd Of August next, shall
sell the premises, at o'clock, p. m, valuable
farm belonging TO DIR. James G. Coombe, lying halt
mile from the eastern branch bridge, being part OF
called ST. Elizabeth, containing ISL acres,
more or less. The property is handsomely located
for market farm, having peculiar advantages OF
southern and eastern exposures, with perpetual
stream Of water flowing through it, with several fine
springs on It, and well ofthe finest water in the
yard. The land is fertile, and very susceptible OF
improvement A large portion Of it is in good wood,
with large number Of rails already wrought out
for fencing, and the fencing in good order. IL has
also on It good young orchards Of apple, peach,
pear and damson trees Of the choicest fruit IL is
well known To be one Of the most healthy locations
in the District, and presents a beautiful view OF
Washington and its vicinity.
Terms: One-fourth cash, balance on a credit OF
one and two years, for notes bearing interest. A
deed given, and deed Of trust taken the proper
ty. Title indisputable.
A. GREEN,
IulK "A
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THOSE RIBANDs at the New v,

THOSE RIBANDS at the New York
l. cheap lace store between 10th and lth streets,
Penn. avenue, will be CLOSED up Immediately, with
out regard to cost. We will sell good bonnet
riband for g. 10, and l2I cents per yard, which is
Just half the former prices.
The balance Of our stock Of kid silk, thread, and
cotton gloves and mius we shall almost give away,
until all closed.
Isle LaCes,
Suitable for cap borders, and other trimmings,
from cents to 10 cents per yard.
Some Isle Edgings,
Two yards for one cent with any quantity OF
remnants that we want taken away.
spool Cotton,
900 yards warranted, 2 and cents per spool
and good article, or no sale. A new lot Of sew
ng-silk, at cent per skein, including all colors.
Needle worked Laces,
Being cut pieces, we will sell them from 81 to 81
cents yer yard which this price to import them
thread laces and edgings at prices they be
sold at again. rouches and quilngs at and 10 cents
per pieces flowers l2l cents per pair bonnet caps 6,
TO lSa cents, Just others sell for double the price
together with our general choice goods, until all
sold. We promise the ladies' that they shall have
better goods 20 per cent cheaper than they can
purchase at any other store.
| BRAGDON & TWOMBLY,
Between 10th and llth street, Penn. av.
| July Is
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II imported from any foreign country, not being Brit
ISL possession.
Rye, peas, beans, barley, bear,

Bateymeal-For every 2l7I lbs. the duty to be
equal to that payable on one quarter barley.
Ryemeal and hour-FoT every 1876 lbs. the duty
to be equal to that payable on 59ths Of a quarter
barley.
Peameal and beanmeal.-For every 272 lbs the
duty to be equal to that payable on one quarter
barley.
oatmeal.-For every 1911 lbs. the duty to be
equal to that payable on one quarter barley.
IL the produce of or imported from any British
possessions out Of Europe
Wheat, barley, bear or bigg, oats, rye, peas, and
beans, the duty shall be for every quarter Is.
Wheatmeal, bareymeal, oatmeal, ryemeal
peameal, and beanmeal, the duty shall be for
every cwt. 4 ID.
On and after the LIST february, lsi9, the duties
hereafter named shall be paid--yZ:
Upon all wheat barley, bear or bigg, oats, rye
peas, beans; for every quarter IL.
Upon all wheatmea and -four, barleymeal, .oat,
meal, ryemeal and -four, peameal and beanmeal
for every cwt- AID, and so in proportion for
less quantity.
The following is the schedule Of duties referred to
in the first section Of the rARITr ACT:
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SEES; meat sailed or fresh, not otherwise descroeoi
medals Of any sort palmetto thatch manufacturer
parchment partridge wood, being furniture wooai
pens pantans potatoes pork, freshi pork, ssiteu'
not hams; purple wood, being furniture wooai shh
thrown, dyed, viz singles or tram, organzine OF
Grape silk; telescopes thread not otherwise Gnu
merated or described; woolens viz manufactures
Of wool, not being goats wool, or Of wool mixed
with cotton, not particularly enumerated or de-
scribed not otherwise charged with duty, not being
articles wholly or in part made up; vegetables, all
not otherwise enumerated or described; velum
S. The duties imposed arc TO be ascertained and
paid under existing acs. -
o. This may be amended or repealed oy fsrha'
ment.
The NEW coRS-LAw, entitled "An act to amend
the laws relating to the importation OF corn,
contains also six sections The substance OF then
provisions is as follows
l. IL is enacted that after the date Of the act, unit
the LIST day Of February lS49 the duties levied uPor
imported grain shall be those set forth In the sched
ule copied below. On, Or after the LIST February
| l649, the following duties will be levied:
Upon all wheat, barley, bear or blgg, oats, rye
peas and beans, for every Or. Isl and so on In pro
portion for less quantity.
| Upon all wheatmeal and -four, barley meal, oat
meal, ryemeal and -four, peameal, and beanmeal fo
every cwt. Adj and so IN proportion for les'
quantity.
2 and g. The duties are to be levied, collected, and
applied in accordance with existing acts
| 4. The average prices are 10 be ascertained Al
the time and in the manner pointed out in existing
acts.
s. Repeats former acts which prohibit the impor
| tation of corn.
| G. This act may be amended by Parliament.
The following is the schedule TO which this act re-
fers:
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NOTICE.
July25

NOTICE.
IN 1890, the last will Of Thomas Pentecost was
i admitted to record in Dinwidde county, in the
State Of Virginia. He left his estate to his wife,
Mary Penecost during her life, and her death to
be equally divided between his brother William,
(who il is known to the subscriber lately died in
Georgia. and the testator's three sisters, Nancy
Jackson, Elizabeth 81. John, and Martha Disls.
In May last, Mary Pentecost died. At the request
Of William Psntecosi in his lifetime and Of his
since his fathers DEATH have taken charge Of the
estate Of Thomas Pentecost Any one knowing
where either Of the sisters resides or If dead who
is entitled to her estate, will greatly oblige by giving
me the information
RR. COLLIER,
Petersburg, Va.
July 25-3nv4w
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July 25-d
CITY PROPERTY FOR

Y SALE.--The subscriber offers for sale the
following desirable property belonging to the estate
OF John McClelland; Two brick houses on 18th
street, two stories basement and garnet, fine yard,
brick stables and wall Also, three fine building lots
adjoining the same; two brick houses on the south
side Of New York avenue, between 18th and l4th
streets, two story, with good cellars, Kitchen gar
rets and fine yards; three fine building lots on the
corner Of and 10th streets; lots the north
side Of ! street, between 18th and 18th streets.
The whole Of the above property will be sold on
reasonable terms. Inquire Of
JOHN McCLELLAND,
July 25-6l Corner Of Z and 10th streets.