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ORIGINAL CHARADE.

O'er my FIRST in countless numbers,
Plunging pillows shoreward roll;
While around its broken slumbers,
Wanton breezes gently stroll; sH
Yet within distant dwelling
Winter chains il still as death,
While its breast, rebellious swelling,
Wakes to life by Summers breath.
When the hunlsman's horn rejoices,
Through the forest, shrill and sweet,
There my NEXT in plaintive voices.
Doth its mellow notes repeat.
Or within the leafy wildwood. ..s
Light and free its footsteps roam;
Waking memories Of childhood,
Or the exile's dream Of home.
When the winds with noiseless gliding,
Skim the sea salt gushing spray,
While around its pillows riding,
Tropic moonbeams gently play.
Where its midnight banners sweeping,
/. O'er its mirrored bosom bright,
Doth my WHOLE SO coldly creeping,
Gambol all the cleaning night.
U. s. Hotel. Penn, avenue. Pm. d.
Answerto to the Original Charades of yester
Store, - Heart-A Ache.
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ArrEMPr ON THE LIFE OF 4 CITIZEN BY i

ATTEMPT ON THE LIFE OF CITIZEN BY
NEaRo. In New Orleans, on the 25th ult. a
violent and most daring attempt was made on
the life of respectable citizen, by free negro,
the particulars Of which are as follows: The
negro, who had been for some time past loiter-
ing ia the neighborhood, BY some means pro-
cured moccasn snake, a large and formidable
reptile Of its species, which he enclosed in a
frail box and brought into store, and the pro-
prietor not liking such company, threatened to
kill the reptile ii the negro did not Immediately
remove il. Words ensued between the parties,
when the negro snatched q large cheese knife
off the counter and gave the proprietor Of the
store severe and dangerous stab in the breast,
from the effects Of which he is not likely to re-
cover. The negro made good his escape.
TPhila. Sun.
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He DON'T DO ANY THING rLsE.--" Give me
apicayune, Mr.. -, 10 buy bread" said
a'consumptive hule urchin yesterday, 10
friend OF ours
why don't your father by bread for you?"
said our friend
!, !" Cause he amt got no money!" said the
boy
:" Why so, does he ever get drunk z"
" He don't do nothin else" said young hope
ful. @ai1 t f3l
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THE WINNEBAGOES

Had conference with the commissioners
onsthe part of The Government, yesterday
morning; but came TO no definite understand
ing. The Indians want $500 900 for the lands
they now occupy, $lOo, 900 to be expended for
a new home. The Government offers them
any land they may choose to select west Of the
st. Peters rivers, and $l5l 600. Judge Parish
informed them that he would hand their pro-
position TO their. Great Father, but did not
think that the Great Father would give them
more than $l5l 900. And the council infor-
mally adjourned. ,4t asf3ea !"
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DIED..

On Tuesday, the 9th inst, at the residence
of her father, on 10th street, between G and
H, HARRiET, wife of Mr.. Oliver BARRON, and
eldest daughter of Benjamin and Harriet VIII
hanson, Of this city, in the 22d year of her
age.
We weep thee, yet amid our tears,
That one bright trust is given;
Earth's parting lasts but a few years
B Wen meet once more in Heaven
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A NEW BRIDGE.

, The Board of Common Councilrdid good
thing on Monday passed bill for the erec-
tion Of bridge over the canal. near Maryland
avenue. The Aldermen, however, have not
yet passed on the measure. We wish the state
Of the funds of the Corporation would permit
us to anticipate final favorable action.
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ELEGANCE, FASHION, ECONOMY

HATS Of every material in the new autumnal
- style, In the minutest particular according with
the prevailing mode, can be obtained at s'TODDS."
The season permitting white hats, panamas, and
'leghorns to be laid aside gentlemen are invited to
examine new collection Of my manufacture and
particularly recommend for their consideration the
Lustred Moleskin, as the cheapest, the most emf
nently elegant, and most attractively, the neatest
Hat that can be worn.
The Ladies may desire to inspect the novel An
dalusian Riding Hat. | shall be much pleased to
show it,
Boys Hats and Caps Of every description
w. B. TODD,
Sign Of the Golden Hat, west Of Browns Hotel,
oct 7-3tif Washington.
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L. o. q. F.---NOtice.

YNHE Board of Directors of Odd Fellows Hall,
- Navy Yard, have declared dividend Of five
per cent upon the stock Of said Hall, ending Octo-
Der lst ls46, which will be paid to the Stock Hold
ers, by Brother w. r. Ferguson, P. G. Sec., who
will be in attendance at Harmony Lodge, every
Monday night, to pay the same, upon the presenta-
ton OF their Certificates, or at any time at his resi-
dence near Bagdon's wharf, Eastern Branch. By
order, p. NJ PEARSON,
oct S-3teod President B. D.
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IA NEW DIVISION.

I'VE understand that The Grand Division OF
The Sons ofTemperauce on Monday granted
charter 10 open new Division, at Ball's n
Roads. about seven miles from the city.
We have Sons and Brothers, and sDangh-
ters Of Temperance; goodly family. efficient
for good, and pure in purpose. Prosperity al
tend them ali. stkt{
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THE POTATO ROT.

We hear great deal about the potato rot, and
read Of heartrending aPprehensions of starva-
ton in generous old Irelaud. We feel alarmed
for our transatlantic brethren. But while we
have sympathy on this account, can we for
bear to express our fear that drunkenness eve
rywhere is performing more deadly work !?
Betterthe body die for want Of aliment, and
no disgrace entailed, than kind hearted wives
made widows, ard helpless children orphans,
BY the effects Of drunkenness. In one case the
result may be irrisistable, and in the other
wanton, ,wilful. Come, fathers. brothers, fellow
cilizens, pledge us to stay the,curIent of intem-
perance, and open wide the avenue through
which temperance may flow in all its purity.
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GrThe carriers for Georgetown and the city
west Of 18th street, not authsrzed to receive the
money for the Fountain they only to carry the
paper If any Of the Subscribers fail to get the paper
they will please let il be known. Our proper a.i-
thor1ed collector will call ON the first Saturday in
every month. and collect the amount due.
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From HAYTI. The New York Courier and
Enquirer learns from Captain Robinson, Of
the schooner Larch, arrived at New York on
Sunday, from Jacmel, that report prevailed
when he left, that the Dominican Government
had made overtures 10 the Haytien Govern
ment to be re-united the President was at Aux
Cayes at the time, and was on his way TO Jac-
mel, at which place they were making great
preparations for his reception, when he was
met by the Dominican Commissioners, with
whom he, returned Immediately to Port Au
Prince, and il was thought the entire Island
would once more be under Haytien rule;
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CONFECTIONERY.

all its forms except intoxicating, is made and
i sold wholesale and retail; furnished to families,
parties, in first rate styIe and on reasonable terms at
all hours Of the day, except Sundays, by
HENRY. BARNS.
Corner of Ninth and streets.
IL Stores and shops can be supplied, by the
quantity, at this establishment, for cash. cheaper
than at any other place in the city The ice-creams
sold here are ce-creams, rich, smooth andh ard
sept22 I'm ii. B.
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A DIFFER ENcE.

When the act for closing the drinking houses
on the Sabbath was frstpassed, you could not
see even one shutter Of such places open. Now
you may frequently see two, and the door ajar.
II will not be long, at this rate, before we
see open houses as in times past. q
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0o- The Members Of the Union Temperance
Tract Association, will meet on this, Thursday
Evening, at the house Of Mr.. C. C. Beyeridge,
Penn. Avenue. The members are requested
TO be punctual in their attendance, as an cleo
ton Of officers will take place for the ensuing
six months.
]. E. w. THOMPSON. Sec.
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LOOK OUT FOR Him. A notorious scoundrel
and horse-stealar named Mackenzie, has broke,
and made his escape from the jail OF Baton
Rouge. So as TO prevent any persons being
imposed upon by the appearance Of this noted
hofse-thief, the Delta gives description OF his
person. About s feet 5 inches in height, spare
made, weighs about l20 pounds, large Roman
nose, blue eyes, sharp features, very genteel
appearance, and suffers little when animated
in conversation, soft spoken and liable to de-
ceive.-Phila. Sum-
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ABsouATuLArED. John Morrison, Jr., Of
the firm of Morrison s. Van Nostrand, grain
dealers, at Lansingburgh, N. Y, has absquat-
ulated with about 5000 Of the partnership
funds, and French woman named Sophia,
who was TO meet him at Montreal, whence
they are supposed to have sailed for Scotland,
(Phila, Sun,
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ANSWER!

Did you ever know disgrace and wretched-
uess 10 be produced by drinking cold water |!
And has not hot--the fire water--burnt out
the intellect, the hearts best feelings
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CARRIERS.

or Carriers are wanted ,forthis paper. Any
one who will Jake q route, shall have them for
62 1 2 cents per hundred copies, paid for al
this office. We feel confident that this affords
fine opportunity for any person out Of em
ployment.
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'Whiskey is an in,ermeddler.
Retail. scandal. mischief peddler.
lHaunts al dark and wretched places.
Breaks mems bones and paints their faces
Let the chorus Of that verse be adopted:
II Turn him out the old william, 2 J II.
Every mischief he has skill in
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THE FOUN|T AIN.
Thursday Morning, october 8. ls4e.

a. The Columbian Fountain has nearly, II not
qnte, a. wide circulation in this city as any other
paper published here; we believe its circulation
nong the citizens themselves is wider than any 9th
sr city paper Advertisers would do well to keep
J this in mind tsNH 8 IL sf8l
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M ARR D.

On Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr..
Matthews, Mr.. John H. REIss to Miss ELIZA
LovELEss, all Of this city, = rss#.
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THE SIDE DOOR.

a young man who is ashamed 10 be seen
going into dtnking house on the Sabbath,
does not better the matter by slipping in at the
side door
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FOR RENT,

- two story frame House situated on H
NM. street between 4th and 9th streets con-
hlll tanning seven rooms and Kitchen Parlors
SED papered, and having folding doors. Two
OF the chambers have in each wardrobe and book
case. To good and punctual tenant the rent will
be moderate, possession given in day or two, or
Immediately after the completion Of the painting.
Apply to the subscriber at his Office on Louisiana
avenue near 7th street. 33'
oct S-tf 5ttla THOMAS c. DONN.
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RIDGELY ENCAMPMENT

~ = 11INOIKI11 - \ N
VIII, ii is understood, be Instituted on Fri
day evening next, in the room on 18th street,
in the occupancy Of Friendship Lodge Of Odd
Fellows. Il a.gssf sa.s Il .s
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A Nsw EIrEaPapE. James Downey, esq.
of Potlsvile,is about placing upon the Canal
swo Iron Ss~am packels. for transporting pas.
sengers and freight between that place and
Philadelphia. The boats are said 10 be elegani
ly fitted up, and will, no doubt, be well palIon
lied. Until the completion Of the Canal 10
Pousville, he will run the packets between
Reading and Philadelphia. Sun.
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DLACKSMITH'S AND FORGE BELLOWS.
- One pair very large Blacksmths Bellows;
One large Forge Bellows, for sale by
as b. HOMANS.
jy 25--u between 10th & lth sts.
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JEWISH FREEMAsoNs. The Grand Lodge
Of the Freemasons Of England has unanimous-
ly decided upon closing all connection with
the Prussian masops; and the respective rep
resentatives have been Withdrawn in conse-
quence Of the Prussians having refused 10 ad-
NIT Jews to the masonic meetings.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-06-13
LATER FROM THE ARMY.

By The steamship Galveston, which arrived al
New Orleans on the evening Of the 29th ultimo, in
two and half days from Brasos Santiago, we have
accounts from The latter place to the morning OF
the 9th.
Gen. TAYLOR continued to hold peaceable pos
session of Matamoras. The Mexicans, in retreat
ing from that city, left great quantity of ammun
ton behind, which is valuable acquisition to the
supplies of the army. They had, however, de-
stroyed as much possible, by throwing it in the
river, and the wells about the town, which were al
most choked up with it. The amount of money
found in the Mexican army chest after the battle Of
the 9th amounted, it is said, to $4,000 in gold.
Gen. TAYLOR had insisted on the strctest obser-
vance Of discipline law, and order amongst his
troops, forbiddng them to take the smallest article
without paying the full price The citizens have
been exhorted to continue their business, being as
sured of being free from the slightest molestation.
The only restriction on their traffic which the Gene
raj has thought necessary to impose is regarding
spirituous liquor, and this they rgdly interdic
ed from selling.
A private letter states that the blockade of the
Rio Grande has been raised in regard TO all vessels
bringing cargOeS l0r merchants In MatamOraS, ex-
cept such as contain munitions of Of any de-
scripton.
Commodore CONNER, with most Of the squadron,
had gone to Pensacola, 10 reft and obtain reinforce
ments preparatory, it is surmised by the New Or
leans papers, 10 making attack on Vera Cruz.
| Com. G.. arrived at Pensacola on the 29th, with
the frigates Cumberland and Potomac. The sloop-
of.war John adams had preceded them.
The suboined interesting details in relation to the
taking OF Matamoras have been furnished by pas
senger on board the Galveston:
"On the l7h May large part Of Gen. TAYLOR NOV
up the river for the purpose of crossng Gen. T. remain
the forfcaion with about three hundred As the
army by the Mexcans the opposite side TO leave
the encampment and approach the ford Gen ARlsrA sent
flag of Cen TAYLOR requesting armistice OF
weeks, giving for his request that he desired TO
communicate with bis Government Gen. T. answered that
he would give him till O'Clock the next morning to evacuate
the city of Matanoras and would permit him to take the pub
lie property under his charge The flag then returned On
the day he Sh) the army crossed flats OF their
constructions and the bodies Of wagons caulked The pos
sage was made about miles above Fort Brown On
rvng the city discovered that ARIsTA with his forces
had departed, leaving only the mounted batteries
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-06-13
RUMoRED MOVEMENTS OF THE ARMY.

NEW ORLEANS PICAYUSE or JUNE 5.
We understand that the demonstration Of Gen. TAr
will be upon the city OF Monterey This place is about
ninety leagues from Matamoras, and is approached by diff
cult road running through arid and waeIed country
the principal city of the province Of New Leon, and
commands the entrance the table lands, the interior OF
Mexico, through the passes Of the Sierra Madre.
To make the operations of the army upon Monterey
secure absolutely certain, General Taylor designs
cupyng the Of Camago about $50 miles by water above
Matamoros To do this securely is necessary for him to
have transports of daught suitable 10 the navigation Of the
Rio Grande Camargo will be the basis his operations up
on Monterey, and this point be first made the depot of
supplies and entrcnchcd in style capable of sustaining
siege.
II was the design Of General Taylor learn be
convey his Camargo has compelled him delay
further progress the enemys country I'LL this deficiency is
removed Camargo is situated upon the Rio Grande, and
presents admirable foundation for display upon the nte
rior and from Camargo Monterey is about forty leagues
or 100 miles The country lying between that town and
Monterey fertile than that between Matamoras and
Monceyconsequenty is altogether better for the army
proceed from Camago upon Monterey than from Matamoras
With view expedting the march of the army, Capt
Sanders who has distinguished himself in the admirable de-
fences he has about Point Isabel has been dis
patched to this city to procure the necessary transports lie
is now in the city Of New Orleans, but will proceed up the
river Immediately supply the deficiency in transports which
his purchases here may leave From the mouth of the Rio
Grande to Maamoras vessels drawing four feet water
without obstruction above that point up to Camargo, there
are not more than three feet many places Steamers
Of proper draugh scarcely be got in sufficient mum
bers here the purposes OF an invading army and
therefore Capt. Sanders will go West to find them.
Before reaching Camargo the army will have to take the
town Of Reynosa which is between Maamoras and Cama
CO. 1t expected, however, that any defence will be
made of such villages
Gen Taylor designs now to be at Monterey soon July
as possible. AT that place. it believed, the Mexcans will
mako stubborn stand if all during the IL the troops
under Gen Taylor occupy Monterey, the whole OF Mexico
this side the Sierra Made will be in the possession OF the
United States including the mining districts OF New Leon,
New Mexico Santa Fc, chihuahua, &c This calculation
based somewhat upon the idea that the United States viii
order an expedition from the Missouri river upon the northern
provinces II this be done, the whole of north Mexico will
be in our possession Such disposition of the forces Of the
United States would end the But, If II did not
our army would hold the key the whole OF south Mexico
and the gates Of the capital would, speaking in military
sense, be in the possession Of Gen. Taylor
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-06-13


1t was stated in the last news from Mexico, via
Havana, that the revolution started by General Al
vAREz III the South, in favor of Santa Anna and
pure republcanism, had been suppressed. The
New York Courier des Efdts Jilis, however
good authority in the matter of news from that
quarter--states that it learns from Havana, under
date of 26h May that far from being suppressed the
conagraon destined spread the whole surface
of the country SANTA ANNA watching lis progress from
his retreat Havana and, when this skul player thinks
the moment has arrived, he will have but to show himself
and the power Of PAREpEs, already undermined all Sides
will fall ruins ALNoSTE also ut Havana, waiting
the progress Of events In letter from him TO friend in
New York. he expresses his indignation at the brutal Of
his secretary whom he had Mexico he says consult
with the Government On hearing Of this extraordinary pro-
ceedng and reading the caumnes which Paees and the
Minister Of War had caused TO be published against him in
ministerial Journal he Immediately forwarded his resignation
of his post Of Minister France and will probably return
to Mexico until another Government shall have taken the
place Of the present General ALMoNTE of the
who, from his experience and talents statesman and
soldier could do Mexico if there any salvation
for her and the hour of peril that she has chosen to
ALLEVIATE and outrage him. One may well say, with the pro-
verb whom the gods wish destroy, they first make mad
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-06-13
IMPORTANT.

We copy from the New Orleans Tropic of the
5th instant the subjoined article, showing that Gov
BUTLER and Col. LEWIS have been successful in
negotiating treaty with the Prairie Indians Of the
Southwest, and dscreditng the rumors Of the pro-
bability of Indian disturbances on the borders of
Texas:
The Rodo ph arrived here last evening from Port
Cado bringing passengers Captain T. s. Alexander, lady,
and Miss Acxander companies Of the 9th regiment Of
infantry and nnety-fve rank and file from Fort Towson,
commanded by Captain Alexander and Leuenans Wetmoe,
Bunel. Ernest Dent and Esston, attended by Dr. Simp
son. Also, Col NJ. G. Lewis, Commissioner to treat with
the Indians General Mascona, c. J. Wilson, Major X. s.
Peighbors, j. Coyle, r. Cook, and forty Indian chiefs,
and four servants from the Cananche and other Indian tribes.
"Ths is a very important arrival, peace with thirteen
Indian tribes bordering Texas is guaranteed. The
treaties with all these have been made by COL Lewis in
nexon with Judge Butler of South Carolina, and the dele
cations taken to Washington, both with the purpose Of
having the treaties ratified and acquant these men Of the
wds with the Of country and the number Of its
inhabitants which subjects they have present very OBJ
ideas. They represent least fifty thousand souls all
of whom will be peaceful least during the absence Of their
Chiefs and we hope for all time
"The various tribes represented the Camanche, La
pan, Ton-ke-way, Waco Witchaa, To-wack Ammo
dor-ro, Caddo, Ion- Kch, Delaware, Ponamhow, Bede,
and Bu-luI-ee,"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-06-13
LATE FROM MEXICO.

Through the New Orleans Picayune we have
advices from Vera Cruz to the 20th ultimo, from
which we learn that the United States steamship
Mississippi arrived of Vera Cruz on the 18th, with
intelligence of the late victories achieved by our
army or the Rio Grande. The news, however,
was only communicated to a few Americans in the
city. The port was Immediately blockaded by the
Mississippi and Falmouth.
Orders were received by the American citizens,
from the city of Mexico, directing them to leave
Vera Cruz by the 24th instant, or retire into the
interior. 1t was expected that our Consul would
90 on board one of our vessels.
The Mexican Government the Picayune says
was making the greatest exertions, straining every
nerve to carry>on the war with the utmost vigor,
and by the most arbitrary measures had replenished
the Treasury. The Castle of San Juan de Ulua
was in perfect state of defence, and the officers in
command were confident of being able to repel an
attack.
The Mexcans were in high glee at the various
gasconadng dispatches received from the camp at
Matamoras, which spoke with the utmost enthu-
siasm of the brilliant condition of their army, and
predicted the most magnificent triumphs over the
American forces To show with what certainty
the Mexicans looked ior-victory, we give an extract
from a communication from the Commander of the
Corps of Engineers to the Minister of War, prior
to the arrival of Gen. Ampuda
Upon the arrival of Gen. Ampudia we shall
then have, after leaving sufficient force in Mata-
moras, 1900 infantry, 10 guns, and 300 cavalry
with which to cross the river. Our triumph IS
certain, and therei is no danger Of the enemys be-
ing reinforced in time to save them from destruc-
: ton Ii no disturbances break out IN
the interior, they will capitulae in less than twen-
ty days, or be entirely destroyed"