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Acorrespondent ofthe Washington Union writing from New York. says; "It begins to be said--and. what is worse. beeved--in Wall street, that Prime, Ward Ss Co.'S failure will turn out very bad one
 The E7o,OOO worth of bills protected by Bargains for the honor of the house. must of course be paid up in full and will probably absorb nearly the whole of the assets leaving the other tors not than ten ceuts m the dollar Such result causes universal appointment and regret though for my own part find 1t difficult 10 believe it can be bad as this. Ten cents on the dollar would be a sad winding up of the great American banking house. l"
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TIE SKIRT ExPAspEa. IL appears that gen.
 e,nan of the city of Troy has invented article he easss the skirt expander If lady should be walk ing and wish to appear larger Of siaasf the skirt is so constructed that she may enlarge diminish her apparent size af pleasure This Is an iny aaabie in- yen,ion, and will entirely sapercede the bustle ossf which 1t has many advantages. \ lady may pass down or side of stseet ss thin whipping post and, if shr fails to make sensation, go sp the other side as full hogsheat saale el eosioa-
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Tho New York election took place on Monday last. It is the first election for State officers under the consultation, and possesses unusual interest The democrats, whigs, Hnti-fenters, national re- formers, and all parties except natives, arc in tho field with separate tickets. In the great democratic party, there isa rupture. The New Jersey election takes pacs, under the new constitution, on Tues day, and lasts, VIC believe, but one day. D. HaInes Is the democratic. and Wm. wbite the whig candi- date for Governor.
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MAR RIEn.

On Wednesday evening, 10th inst al inc NJ. E Church, by the Rev J. F. TraSiow Col J ?. KARss. to Miss MARY A. BrTLER. all of this city
 With the above notice came a slice of delicious cake It soon disappeared amid coaelamation. and eharaciesiic grins displayed in the eoun,enan. ces of our 'mps. The harpy couple have the best wishes of all Of them.
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Riler. thc Dcserier.

An officer of Col Hays Texas regiment, who was in the battle of Baena Vista. informs us that hs recognized Riley in .he contest and watched him closely. He said that Riley had piece of artillery under his charge, and seemed 10 act independent ot anyihingSbat bis own will. lie went over inc field couFiing danger where ii was thickest, and oftrn caused our troops io wonder who il was amorg the Mexieans that So distinguished himself
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RErusAL.-The Protestant Episcopal Convention has refused to sign the testimonials of the Assistant Bishop of Illinois, on account of his defective educa- tion. After discussing all day, on the 20th instant the case of Bishop Onderdonk they laid the subject of the new cannon on the table, on motion of Hon. Vim. C. Rves. who introduceda resolution in effect that it is nexpcdient to restore Bishop onderdonk to his Episcopal functions.
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pnnnsslrnnia-

The new Legislature, according to ofEicial returns In the Pcnnsylvaniau, will stand as Senate, l9 whlgs and l4 democrats; House, a5 whigs and 65 democrats: total 54 whlgs and @ desnocTats.-- Democratic majority on oint ballot 05 The demo. cratic plurality for Gov. Is la500, and tho demo- cratic majority over all, 7909. The democratic
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Divided.

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 The second canon. providing for the restoration constitutional vote of the diocesc waxlos. bv fit as large vote. So tho bishep remains h ssaiu Quo scandal to the church. There seemed little pro. babiliiy that tho bishop will resign. and such men are along time dying. The Commercial says that n sases aushorisIng salfragaa bishep may alti- maiely prevsiL
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J. P. kENNEDy.-This gentleman, the whig can- Gida'e for Congress. at the late election in Bai- more, placed his chief reliance for success his lsborous exertions to convince the people that the war with Mexico inlquitous on the part of his own country. J. P. Kennedy, is a mau of hand some talents, very rich man, writes novels. makes a tolerablc stump specch-but John F. Kennedy, exhausted his strength in pull ing the wrong ropes: he was defeated by majority such never before known in Baltimore. So John P. Kennedy has learnt too late that the people cannot be ersua- ded to take part against taer own country. in favor of hostile nation.-N. o. Cour. se-i--
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We cannot imagine by wha, slight of hand ihe Whg press will extrcate itself from the difficulty into which it has been led by its preldiced hatred for everything democratic. No man was ever worse abused than Genl. Pillow; yet he has received the very highest praise from gallant Scott, the com manding General in Mexico. The follow ing is bfei extract rom long and complimentary letlep in the Union, dated city of Mexico, Sept. p. The Whig journals have 10 retraei all they have said, embrace Gen. Scott in the vituperation and oboquy which they have heaped upon Gen, Pillow: "fhough cutdown al the very foot of Chapulte- pee, he (Gen. P,Ilow) had himself carried forward, under terrible fire, and entered the work which he had So nobly and galantIy stormed. just az the "star spangIed banner" of his beloved country was reared and hoated gracefully over the walls of the castle.
 In brilliancy this achievement is unsurpassed by that Of this or any other army. I was myself an eyewitness to the whole assault, and speak what know; and they are the common sentIm, nts of the army. When Gen. Scott came mp to where GenI. Pillow lay upon the wall of the citadel with his leg badly crushed by large grape shot, he exclaimed. My dear General, thank God for your glorious success. Your country will cover you all over with honor, and will pour out it's heart ilt gratitude for your distinguishes gallaniry on this day.
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Bishop OnderdeRs.

On the afternoon of the 9Gsh inst. t,ra vn... ere taken In the Episcopal Convention upou sle ease ef hislep Onaerdenk. The N. Y. Commercial uays the fiSst canon prcpdsed by Mir Inrerso, providIaa that diocese whoss bishop is indefinitely anspen. ded may proceed to elect another bishop, was lost
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MoxgY LENT AT THE CARD TABLE NOT REcov- ERABLE.--I, the Court of Common Pleas at Boston, a verdict has been rendered in the case Of Wm' White Vs. A.aph E. Buss. 1t was demand for S240, money lent al card table, while the parties were engaged in playing. Under instructions oi the court the jury returned special verdict for the defendant upon the ground that the money was lenf as stated above
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Mrs. Meiiows was at the Horticultural exhibition an Thursday last "lts paradise. aiDt iil' asked her friead. Miss Hummiagton ..La. yes. she rs. piled. but can't fad any free Of knowledge here.
 Still. replied the gay Miss Susan, iheres great deal of torbiidea frui;.' We immediately looked for our umbreila--buf 1t hsd gons cf, as sure as gna.--R Rereiiie.
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Dsed,-At Clinton. Van Bursn county. on the 2d inst, LHFs Grimes. Esq.. aged about 46 years He was member of the Iioase of Representatives from his county, st the last session ofihe General Assem- bly,, and has once before been meaber or the same body.
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0o-STEAMBoATs SUNK.-The Steamer Monona, Capt Lavei, on her trip from St. Louis 10 Memphis. struck snag on the 2ih ut., at Hat Island and snak in ten feet water. Cargo saved in a damaged state-boai, total loss.
 The Steamer Time, from Alexandria to New Or leans. sunk on the 27th ult, at Amos's Bar. Par. tial loss of cargo
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sundries.

2 Casks extra sugar cured eanvasssd Hams; O do. common do. de- l5 kegs cut nails;
 10 boxes cheese;
 10 dc. star candles;
 sO kegs pure white lead;
 lu boxes. 6 by 70 glass;
 20 reams large wrapping paper; Clover Timothy. and Herds grass seeds; Received and Tor sale hy VIM. B. WAIT. Nov. t2th. i0-
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Go THE LIGHTNING LINE.--We are pleased to charter to Win B. Lloyd Esq, and others, for constructing a"Lightning Line, through that State. We understand that branch of the line will term. nate at Memphis. Wonder why it couldn't come to Little Rock
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ohio.

Jonathan D. Morris. democrat, has been elected Member of Congress, to fiji tho vacancy accustomed by the death of Geo. Hamer
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Louisiana EIectinns.

The NeU Orleans Commercial Times, of the 9th inst says the election of B. c. ThibOdeaux, (whig) in the End district, is setted he having received majority of ovcr..700 votes
 In the 3rd district, the Tes says, we think there Is no doubt of tho reelection of Mr. Harmanson, (Dem.)
 In the 4th district rumor prevailed, that the Democratic ticket had been successful
 'The majority in the Legislature is yet uncertain If the whigs have gained three members in Avoyelles they may have carried the House. The last Legis- lature had democratic majority of ten on joint ballot"
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A bill has been introduced in the Legislature o' Tennessee to secure tn married women the msnage' rnens aid the use cf their property.
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We learn from the Washington Union, that the Court-martal. directed to assemble at Fort Monroe the 2d of November. for the trial of Leut Col Ere mont, of the mounted rihemen. was to meet on the day appointed, at the Washington Arsenal, in the city of Washington instead of at the Fort
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Stock on hand and on shipboard not cleared. i0693
 Sugar.-Sales abou, 100 hhds at previous rates.
 Msiasses.--J0e bbis. sold al 22 ,Ss23e.
 Flour Holders are giving way, and 3I5 bbls. choice Ohio sold at $ D; and 500 bbls. Ohio out of fathoat al $5.
 Corn-This article is also owcr. Sales s4l sacks Prime Yellow at 45c.; and 300 Primo White and Mixed at 40c. both old. Also $50 sacks new at 45c.
 Pork.--50 bbls. Mess sold at Sl2al2ll
 Taliow-50 bbls aad 6 casks sold at e55sc., and 90 bhls. city rendered at 3<c.
 Lime--0f the cargo of 1000 bbis., 1000 bbls. werc sold at about Ga 50 v bbI. Two eargoes of ,fn0 bbls. each, arrived to-day.
 Freights-We hear of new engagement for Europe six ships and one bark arrived this after- noon.
 Exehanges-No improvement L0udon. .&1ht htDotf v ct. prem Francs. es................... St. 433<645, 47 is New York, GO days. .3sagI< v ct. dis. Do Sight. ltzsSli v ei. dis Treasury Notes. ............-....... par.
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0l3-The Abolitionist have nominated Jno P. Hale, of New Hampshire, for President, and Leicester King, of Ohio, for Vice President
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1 GsThe rumor is that the Secretary of the Trea- sury will call for tax tea and coffee at the open ing of the next Congress-
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l GJ- CHARITABLE.-The sons of Temperance in Nashville have given $50O for the relief of the sui
 ferers by the explosion of the Magazine in that city
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c3~The Bill for the abolition of capital punish ment in the New York Legislature has been lost b, a vote of B to 43
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The amount of the fund owned by the Indepen. dent Order of Old Fellows in England, is stated by the Odd Fellows Chronicle, to be $3,750,000
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''Some very severe shocks of an earthquake were lately experienced in the city of Mexico" We rather suspectthat the shocks" experienced, were caused by the concussion of Uncle Sams thun- Ior
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IJ- Mir. Lewis f. Tasistro left Washington City on the 24th ult., with despatches for Gen. Scott
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ID experienced copnseiioE. and1 d1Rtja I&1w f9~. fr sale ss sbds aizee. rfies. q septs 4niss
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ssaa.sriIal c.allA.se.

fon gre anlfotiaed O nnnaMKee nc an q A&ms
 M. ~. nEeFOns To tha Esfisof of the BsNner. SaliAk csspafR. .sngwsf q. 1897.
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A NEGao's IxaxsUaTr.--ssGo down tothe store, . said lady. recently 10 HsEse servant. .and bar ne spool of No. 100 eottoa. h shsri tisae the servant returned. and hand i ing two spools to her. said--
 srhey bed 10 No, TOO cotton, 70 broaghl two
 l 6fties "
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To pREyEsr THE RusxiNo or CASp.Es.--if you wish to prevent the ruBning or ga,serihg away in an hour or TWO of an ordinary candle, piace as much common salt. finely PowdeFed. ss "iii feacn from inc ,ailow 10 the bottom of the wick, when, inc same be lit 1t will burn very siosly all night yieldiag ,uiTieient Fight for . bed-ehamhef; the san vii gradually sink ss the taiow is consumed | in the wick.
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Most DepIorable.

We see 1t stated that ihs number of emigranss te Canada who have died. in three months. on ship board, or after they were lszdsd thoHsaad s, ksadrsa ead forfg A vessel recently arrived q Crosse Isls from Londonderry. had. when she star ted, a6S passengess. eighteen of whom died on tn, passage and i20 wess landed sick.
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IIRTlfE.

We copy the following brief but beautiful pas sage from the Albany Citizen;
 @The creations of the sculptor may meulder into dust. inc wealth of the bard may wither thrones of conqacrors may be shivered by an opposition mower into atoms; the fame of the warrior may no logger be hymned by the recording minstrel; tho hone may be disappointed; but that which holiows the cottage and shsds glory around the place. VIRTUE, shall never decay. It is celebrated by the anyels of God--it Is written en the pillars oi Heaven. and reflected down on earth"
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04
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miserable eternity have all plead in vain There are
those whose habits have become so confirmed that it
almost impossible for them to break away from this
fatal snare. Around them are thrown Invisible chains
binding them to the wheels of death. They have but
one road in which to walk and that is; that of misery
and death
But perhaps you are ready to say that the present
race OF drunkards will soon die off, True, they will
and go to drunkard's grave and to hell But there
is another race coming on Yes, our young men,
many of them, are abitual drinkers: and unless the
temptation is removed generations of drunkards will
be perpetuateG. But you may say, we have seen the
effects of putting down intemperance by law and it
has done no good. In some instances it has done
good, where the law has been enforced And this
would have been the result through the state if those
in authority had had moral courage enough to have
done their duty. But let it be remembered that it is
not one or two counties, but the whole state. And it
is for the Christian community to determine, whether
these fountains of sin, misery, poverty profanity cen
tlousness, bleeding hearts, scading tears, and deep
anguish of mind shall longer exist to send forth their
destructive fire, to wither and burn up the physical
mental, and moral powers and energies of our noble
sons, whose very natures painting for perfection,
and the moral image of God o, stop Christian read
er and reflect upon your responsibility! Act in this
matter as you will desire to meet itat solemn judy
ment You cannot take neutral ground here. You
cannot withhold your vote and actsaely or consistent
ly with your holy profession Cast your vote right;
then will you have the smiles of your Heavenly Fa-
Their Do not be ashamed in this matter Not only
vote yourselves but persuade others to cast their in
huencein favor of temperance, humanity and reli-
gion
P. MERRILL.
Middlesex, Jan. 25
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04
Religious.
The Bible,

The father OF history tells us that Egypt is
the fruit of the Nile What the Nile is to
Egypt, the word of God is to our world. 1t has
borne down through the stream of time all the
instructions and all the habits and all the forms
of life which make the world worth living in.
And it is most gratifying to learn that this
stream rolls on with steadily increasing volume.
We contend with the very prince of darkness
himself and we do need light But where
shall we find it, if not in that book of God,
where we have history, prophecy, poetry, and all
that can arouse the human mind to the highest
point OF interest and of action? Here are the
most exciting truths in the most exciting lam
guage. Here are thoughts that breathe in words
that burn. Here is all that can agtate alarm
and affect the human soul This is the very
book we want to spread over the land. 1t is
light itself 1t is the lamp of God, and sends
forth rays beautiful as the bow of God in the
redeemed heavens. When go TO that book,
God speaks to me. go at once to the fount-
an-head. 1t is not man that speaks. 1t is
God who speaks-and he speaks too as if there
we're but one single Bible on the earth, and that
Bible an angel had come down and bound upon
my bosom. 1t is my Bible. 1t was written for
me. That book is the book of God /; and when
| 60 out and commune with it, hold commun-
ion with my God. am Moses, just come down
from the Mountain, his face shining with Joy
and the glory Of God | am Isaiah and
have come from the golden courts where the SER
aphm and cherubim shout hallelujah to the Lord
God Of HI SITS. | am Paul. and have seen third
heavens opened, and can tell what is uttered
there, and have seen gIories inefable, which no
tongue can tell, nor Imagination conceive.
am John, and have laid my head upon the Mas
ter's bosom, and have caught, warm with his
breath, the very whispers of the sweet councils
which he has breathed into my ear. Study
this precious word. II points the weary traveller
to his home
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04

an Important LhOentiOn---The Cleyleand
papers describe piece ofmachinery for cooling
and drying flour, corn, and meal, the invention
of gentleman Of that city, who is practically
acquainted with milling in all its branches 1t
is thought from its simplicity, cheapness, eff
cheney, and adaptation to mill without atera-
ton to its machinery or occupying more space
than now used, it will do more to cement the
commercial union which is now beginning to
exist between us and Europe.
In shipping Indian corn the great difficulty
hitherto has been TO prevent it from heating =
and no process has as yet been discovered which
altogether obvates this evil The inventor Of
this machine promises TO enable the farmer Of
the West to prepare his corn for shipping in
bnlk with certainty that on its arrival at the
port of destination, its quality will not be dete-
riorated. As patent is to be obtained for the
machine the public will shortly have an opportu
nifty to Judge Of its merits.-Jo urnal
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04
The Dying Chamber,

Who that has watched beside the sick-the
dying couch of beloved beng-does not re-
member the dreary desolate blank, that succeeds
the moment of dissolution While life remains
hope will linger From the ark Of it's affections
the heart still sends forth the dove over the wide
waste of affection, fondly dreaming Of her return
with the olive branch of hope and joy, The
mind, too fully occupied with the duties of the
sick chamber has scarcely leisure to dwell on
aught besides. To smooth the pillow-to watch
over the unquiet slumber-to sweeten the bitter
draught with affections hand-to read the Ian
guage of the eye-and anticipate the broken
wish-these, and thousand other kindly Offices
fill up the weary hours, and wind the loved one
in its helplesncss closer and closer around tho
heart But when the last scene has closed
on the being we have so loved and tended
when the warm heart can no longer feel our
care, nor the beaming eye smile its thanks-theh
| il is that the weary frame and crushed spirit
sink torether in utter helpless loneliness. Be-
wound that silent chamber the wide world appears
one rackless waste, and as we gaze on the still
cold features of the departed, we long for the
wings of the dove to "fee away and be at restF
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04
A Parrot Story.
Brandon, Vt.

The Parrot belongs to a large class of birds,
consisting, as some say, of two hundred different
varieties. They are distinguished by the form
of their bill, and bright beautiful plumage, and
when tanned and aducated, have the power of
articulating sounds, either in speach or music.
Many curious stories are told of their sagacity
aud affection, and Of their wonderful initiative
faculties.
Several years since, a gentleman residing in
Norfolk, Va had in his possession Parrot, re-
markable for its attachment to its master. 1t
usually sat ON his shoulder when he took his
meals, aud received from his hands whatever it
desired.
At one time the gentleman fell sick. The
second day of his confinement to LIS room
"poor Poll' missed him. She wandered from
room to room on the first floor, peepng into
every nook and corner, and looking the picture
of distress, her wings dropping, her eye dull
aud spiritess. She would neither eat nor talk,
and seemed resolved to find her master, or per-
ish in the attempt
At length bright thought seemed to strike
her She hid never been in the second story
of the dwelling, and she appeared suddenly to
conceive the possibility of finding him she so
earnestly sought, up stairs. So away she went
to make the experiment
Poor bird Parrots are not fond of walking.
She had long way to go, and she was quite
feeble from grief and long fasting, 1t was high
Iy amusing to witness her efforts to mount the
stairs. She would hop up one STEP and then
stop to congratulate herself, stroking her leoth-
ers, caressing herself and circulating, Well
done, Pollw Then with several trials OF
strength, and hearty " Hurrah Pul!' she
would mount another step
In this manner she reached the top, and com
menced the search Room after room was en-.
tered and carefully examined: At length the
long sought was found, and those who were
present were moved almost to tears, on witness
ing her affectionate delight. She flew upon
( the bed aud carressed the invalid with hel
wings and beak, in the gentlest and most afec
tiouate manner; at last she placed herself or
his pillow and kept the flies off with her utmost
, care There she remained during his entire
, illness, and would suffer no one else to perform
f the duties Of her selEappontcd Office. ,..
She had learned some Of the ways of he
master and his family, which may serve to i'll
ustrate the power of example, even upon rration
al creatures. One of these was habit of watch
ing the servants and reporting their misdeeds t.
their master and mistress To one boy in par
ticular, named Bush, she entertained the mos
inveterate dislike. Wherever he went she wa
at his heels, and as he was dining-room ser
want, and had occasional access to the dellcace
of the sidebord, it was no unusual thing abou
dinner time, to hear her calling out in the mos
unmuscal tone. Bush steal wine"' "Bush ste'
sugar' or cake, or whatever she saw hIr
making free with She became at last SO II
tolerable nuisance to the servants, that 1t wa
Supposed they destroyed her. as she was mlssin
one morning, and was never heard OF ate
wards Youths Visiter.