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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-01-12
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privilege Of her Route folu Kingston 10
New York Inquire of WILLIAMSON VAIL
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-01-12

n situated 10 The village OF Chester Orange Co JOINING
the New-York and Erie Railroad the platform IT
said road extending 10 he house-he Railroad stop
ping regulsr-nsSing OF the able stands Ia
The County For and farther particulars inquire OF
WOOD who occupies the premises. OF Capt G.
ROW. Al his Office foot OF Dgsle-s Nevlork, u the
subscriber, Al Port Jervs.
y This property i large and commodious well cal
culated for city hoanies There Is also largo Esgiag
Saloon attached this Hotel situated within twelve feet
of passenger when they ston ID. d. COOPER
Chester, Orange Co. Jan 4, 1877. u eoiSl.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-18
The Departure Of MIR. Clay from philadelphia

The Philadelphia Bulletin, of Monday evening, thus
refers to the departure Of this eminent statesman from tina
CITY of his tried and sincerest friends From the resi-
dence of Mr. White, in Walnut street, to the wharf the
carriage closely attended by an excited and eage
crowd all pressing forward, at hazard OF life and limb
see or pree the hand OF the venerable man. The Bulle
tin says:
This morning he left the city for Cape May. The an
nouncement ohis departure had caused many thousands
Of our citizens to run eagerly 70 the river side to catch
such gathering has never before been in city Tie
W a o OF e p n UG a ev 70 tine %
bengs-the shipping, stores dwellings, wood piles
cew was mads avaabe When the earrase ha
contained the statesman drove TO the wharf, the vocerous
cheering of Saturday and Saturday night was recon-,
menced, and kept up with manly vgor until the dignied
old compelled, in sefdeence, to let of another
speech We enough to catch his words, but
he seemed greatly affected his voice embled, and his
manner was beautiful and Impressive.
bs Ie of ens forth once more in the
shape of stormies applause What people we are to be
srehow generous and mpulslve, ana how hones', 100
us and well make his heart glad with the earnesncss OF
our welcome This whole business was strkngly IN char
Them as well of the able and eloquent cause Of it.
and was gliding swiftly and grandly away Mr.. Clay took
the love OF all hearts with him. We have seldom seen a
o ,U peope The ade~ was general and heartfelt
The Philadelphia Ledger thus continues the account of
the departure:
The citizens of New Castle had made considerable pre-
came the wharf for few moments TO allow an inter-
change greetings with the crowd assembled there In
deed along the river the vessels were deco
rated with flags and the passage OF the boat was hailed
with cheers from the popnace lining the shores The flags
displayed by the Robert Morris having informed those
turning the city board the Ohio that the sage of Ash
land board the latter decorated IN SINH
lar and when the two boats passed each other,
three hearty cheers given in his honor 1t IS under
stood that the visit of Mr. Clay Cape island will extend
eight days but that it is most probable he will
not pass through Philadelphia his return, being his
intention tolad at New Castle, and, after paying short
visit his friends in that vicinity, to commence his home
ward route via Baltimore.
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Gen. Scott and Gen. Worth.

The New Orleans Picayune of the sth instant pub
fishes letters from Mr. Kendall, for the first time,
although written far back June last In one of
these (under date of 9th of that monthly we find the fol-
lowing paragraph:
court of inquiry called by General Worth, has been in
session Tor day 1t that General Scott has,
in way, expressed himself dissatisfied with not only
the terms OF the equalization entered with the Pueba-
nos by General W., but also with OF the of the
latter while in command Of the city General Worth
promptly called for investigation and that all
may be satisfactorily settled.
In reference to the above, the Picayune remarks as
follows:
The interesting point touched upon in (the et,er)
is difficulty between General Worth and Cen Scott-the
former having demanded martial. This is
toned in letter OF June 9th. OF the issue affair
totally in the dark The package of letters de-
spached by Mr. X. only days later; and though
they came safely to hand they said nothing about the diff
Guilty. There had hardly been time for the action OF a
courtmartia The next package forwarded contain
ed letters from the LIST the llth Julyso far
learn The courier, will be recolected, overI
ed by Mexicans, severely wounded and left the road
He made his way to Vera Cruz, but had lost all his letters
the fragments of postscript to note of July llth
Here hiatus of eleven days which very much miss
Were supplied might probably clear up this affair of
Generals Worth and Scott, and explain other illusions in
our letters which we do not entirely understand
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-18
NoRFoLK, August II, ls47.

To the Editor of the Uaion;
DEAR SIR; 1t with pleasure devote few moments
record the late visit TO city and vicinity of the
Hon James Buchanan, and the demonstrations OF respect
paid to this distinguished statesman go far TO show
that Virgnians ready to pay" honor where honor
is due"
Mr. Buchanan arrived at Old Point in the steamer
Georgia on Thursday morning, 9Th instant to pass few
days at this most fashionable waterng-pace, when he
was waited upon the day after by Commanders Stribng
and Saunders OF the navy, at the request Of Commodore
Kearney to invite him to visit the navyyard and other
public establishments. Early Thursday morning, the
arrival of Mr. Buchanan announced by the firing of
the usual salute from OF the vessels-ofwar lying of
Gosport-due 10 holding the high position he does in
our government. Accompanied by Commodore Keamey
and several public and influential gentlemen he proceed
ed to visit the navy yard hospital and shps-oi war
this station; with all OF which he expressed himself high
ly pleased AT half past he arrived Keelings Ma
tonal Hotel and pariook of Commodore Kearneys hosp
taly, laid out in mine hosts usual sumptuous style.
After doing full justice to which, he visited his old friend
Ex-Governor Tazewe and then returned to the "Naton-
mayor and civil authorities After the usual introduce
tons, Mr. b. expressed himself highly honored by the at
tenOn shown him. and said he should cherish in his
remembrance the pleasant day he had spent Norfolk
send you copy OF the correspondence between the
mitee and Mr. Buchanan) Several of the citizens
then introduced, and all expressed themselves highly
pleased with his urbany OF manners. AT 7, p m, he
embarked board the United States steamer ''Unon,
accompanied by Judge Dunlap Colonel Medill and seve
raj other gentlemen on his return 10 Old Point, where he
will doubtless remain few days before returning to
Washington From the interest you have always evnced
for the welfare of good old city, (whg she ISL you
will be pleased to hear that she is ph9nx ike rising
from her ashes On all Sides improvements being made
and everything looks prosperous The merchants,
alive to their interests anxious for the reconstuc
ton of the Seaboard and Roanoke railroad which has
Gently passed into the hands of company OF enerprsng
gentlemen from the city of Boston The foundation
of splendid city hall is TO be laid the 23d nst
and preparations are on foot for the approaching ceremo
MES. The Rev Mr.. Heizeberger has accepted the in
vltaon of the building committee to deliver address
the occasion. The Dismal Swamp canal is closed
but will be reopened in time for the fall trade.
Yours, truly, INDEX
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-18

Hunts Merchants Magazine for August is an in.
teresing number, and rich in commercial information;
Col Zadock Pratt at Prattsville, in the State OF New
York Ii is said to be the largest establishment OF Inc
kind in the world The following extract will furnish
idea of the immense scale upon which 1t is con-
ducted.-Bditim0re american.
The Praitsvie Tannery, "A have said furnishes
one OF the striking examples OF individual energy and
enterprise which country, fruitful as IN such exam
pies, affords, ittle more Than twenty years ago. the
district of country in which it stands was perfect wilder
Although just back of the weknown Cakill range
and Than lhirysx miles from the banks oil the
Hudson, the great horougare of interior trade, the
depths of us emock forests the solitude OF It's mountain
gen and the flashing of its tumbing brooks, had been
pored only by the OF hunter, and We're litle
known the public the slopes and valleys OF the Rocky
Mountains In 1924 Col Pratt visited this district, and
with unerring judgment, decided upon 1t as the
proper location With man OF Col traits energy, from
the conception OF project TO its execution Is but single
step With such will and TO do is one aud the same
thing In less than ninety days he had annery erected
and ready to commence operations. -
This iannery is immense wooden buildings o30 ieet IN
length, 40 feet in breadth, and stories and hall high
Within this contained 300 vas with conductors to
drawthe liquor to the pump atodng about cnpc zee
OF for tanning purposes large wing 40 ieet by 81
extending over the stream contains twelve eacnes SIX
which have copper heaters, each Is feet long The cubic
contents OF the teaches amount TO about l2OO0 ee' ana
also the bark loft, through which,, in the course oil ,e
year, passes than six thousand cords OF bark The
mills through which it ground capable OF grinding
cord of bark per hour; and i has connected win
pump OF sufficient capacity to deliver OOO CUBIC ieet Oh
solze or water charged with tanning, in thirty minutes
cubic feet 1t has connected with il three hide MUS Tor
soenng the dry Spanish ies and two rolling machines
pabl rolling 800 sides of leather per day Outside OF
the building, but connected with the beam-house by AN UNI
derground communication are eight stone WIN
pointed arches and ue The pits OF the most approve
SIZE being in feet by ioureen and in depth eight
feet, with spring of water at one corner.
The labor employed, directly indirectly, may be sci
down hundred men daily. The raniiied branches
business and trade that it fosters the comfort, refinement
and intelligence of which il becomes the centre, ana JUS
final influence upon the growth and popuousness OF the
surrounding district, cannot be too highly estimated
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-18

The democrats OF Kentucky have reason to be satisfied
with the result of their recent contest In tins State.
While other States have been faltering in the cause
some of them where had right to expect better con-
duct entirely abandoning for the time being the demo-
cratic cause-Kentucky has not only maintained her
ground but gained member of Congress, gained consd
erably her popular vote and run the wings hard IN
three more districts -Four congressman IN Kentucky,
under the circumstances, triumph OF the democratic
party And hut for local divisions in kenton, we might
have had Desha and for the reason IN the LOUIS
vile district, lost Merwether. In the Mercerds-
trct Catholic prejudices and the of money, as we
are assured, to large extent defeated Mr. Wicklile.
James has made noble race, and Is only defeated by
two or three hundred votes In the 10th district not.
withstandng the detection Kenton and Campbell, and
Notwithstanding also, the extraordinary exeIons MADE
against General Desha it is believed he would still have
been elected but for the absence OF his competitor MAJOR
Games who it represented was suffering in Mex
lean dungeon In this district have representative,
elected BY plurality OF two thousand less than the vote
poled who, free to believe, will give the admin
present war. Upon the whole, the democrats OF Ken
lucky need not despair of success at some early day.
will be recollected that within the last SIX years we have
had democratic representative from seven oil the ten
districts the State and another shows there is but lit
tie difference between the parties With the right sort OF
candidates and proper exernons we are sure the parties
this State at present are very equally divided. Our
friends abroad may rest assured that the democrats OF
Kentucky will be found at their posts whenever they
have hope Of efiecting any good by exertion. -
tKentucky Yeoman.
PosTscRIpT-It has been conceded by all parties for
two or three days, and by the Louisville wing press, and
Others that Peyoh, democrat, elected in the second
congressional district Agreeing in the genera! belief,
we have advised two or three friends by letter that Pey
ton was elected The by yesterdays mail leaves it
still very doubtful who is elected and the appearances
al this writing are in favor of Waddill-U.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-18
From the Pennsy lvanian
A Fine Picture of Federalism.

Fine Picture of Federalism.
The "North American" probably in the spirit of the
cned deny that democracy of this country is emit
tied to that name but that the ederalsts In order
to settle this question: purpose pointing out the
striking resemblance between the federalism which OPP
posed the late war, and that he party OF cotempo-
rary) which opposes the present We copy from
Mathew Careys Olive Branch" the following graphic
and truthful sketch
''Those (says Mr. Carey) who unacquanted with the
that led the late war; might from the publications
States uer wholly the aggressoysthat England had been
tame and Submissive sufferer of degradation, outrage and
nsut-and that rulers had been cantoly led by
destructive in order to enrich themselves squander
away the public treasure, and mpoverish the nation
They We're, 1t would appear acuated by unholy mo-
tves ever impeled Atta, Genghis Khan, Bona
parte to perperate outrage and cruelty tie utmost
tent of their power
sThese allegations made in the strongest language
in the London papers The prince regent appealed the
world that Great Britain had not been the the
And, have seen, the lords of the admiralty
serted that declared after all the grievances it'll
this country had been removed
Ihe federal papers etoed and magnGed The accusations
of the British tcrites and succeeded influence
large portion OF the public With the frantic exaspera
against the rulers of their choice, whom they inspected
OF having abused their confidence. Governors of States
their addresses cH Senates and Houses of Representa-
hpes IN theU replies, took the ground, and
guH and pof,gacy, and corrpton the parents Of the
| tcar'
The Senate of Massachusetts, followed the example of
the House, and declared that
Ihe founded ia falsehood declared Without ne
cessity and its real object eoyy By unjust con-
guests and to aid the late yrant OF Europe his view
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT"
The reader will have no difficulty in finding wherein
this sketch of federalism in 1S12l4 is true of federalism
in 1877. II there doubt as to the question
this extract would settle it, The offspring bolHu Uindi-
Gates and asserts ats ancestry and the descendant proves
itself worthy OF It's ancient and notorious progenitor
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-18
From the Lynchburg Republican
Faction again RebuIxed.

7
| We have published many severe rebukes to the anti
American spirit eyinced hy large portion of the whc
partv in ssdiscourapinp vounteernpn and o;ynn ssa;
and 'comfor,v to tho nSnbc anona, 1bin fsn,;s '
dnct has baa, aa;n avi rohIIod h T;t ua eo ~
w Ia, Of tha ~ Wu Iry bt, oS Jeu'e, .t
W. Jay, Oh tne new Jersey battalion, ana patriotic
dne,cdn wing An EFFORT on the part OF the New Jersey
Stale Gazette "a Leading wing paper) to discourage the
patriotic eyertons then being made fill up the ranks
the battalion, very naturally aroused the indignation o.
Lieutenant law who tn the editor sevore b
merited rebuke The Gazette in sneaking Of The ,
hnt;ons nronosod 10 ho rasod Cor IL ha e1 81 ~, ~
uI' Pppooee ~ pe dseu ioi ,iie peheht Vi the Dat
tanoh' useu uhe iohoWlhS language;
"As for the ignorant but very patriotic who by
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-18
A Sensible Resolution.

At late convention of the democratic republicans of
the county of Washington, Maine, the following reso
ton, with others equally patriotic, were adopted:
Resolved, That while consider slavery as an evil
we will cheeriuly abide by the compromises of the cons
tuition, and regard the preservation the American Union
as sacred duty aud that we earnestly deprecate any
party strife OF the day. and convert it into an
to destroy the great national democratic party"
In note enclosing the above the writer remarks
am ready to stand this ground and our democracy at
the north will maintain it. 1t may require struggle be
cause there is class of politicians in this State pretend-
ed democrats who endeavorng to influence the north
ern mind against the south, with view to affect the next
presidential nomination.
The President had glorious tour through New Eng
land His reception in State cordial, sincere,
and imposing
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-18

THE RIoHr CouRsE--We published in yesterdays pa
per the short but eloquent and feeling address of the
Hon. Henry Clay his assembled friends in Phadcl-
phia and readers cannot have failed to notice par
hcuarly the concluding sentence of that address, in
which Mr.. Clay said :" that it the duty of every
American to give the government all his aid and inu
ence SO enable it to bring about peace between
the two countries"
This is precisely the ground that we have taken in
relation to the in which the country engaged and
in reference to the duty OF citizens of the United States
Political differences and domestic disputes should not in
duce any to throw obstacles in the way of vigorous
prosecution of the war; that may have peace speed
lily restored The great statesman and orator of the west
would sustain his country under all circumstances nor
refuse to aid his berest opponent in conducting the
to happy conclusion, whatever may be his opinion of
the policy of the which led to it. His patriotism
is of the right stamp, for extends beyond party to en-
brace country And happy TO say, that such are
the sentiments and feelings of the people generally They
want peacespeedy and honorable peace and TO attain
that object they will give their aid and influence to
the administration TO prosecute the successfully
baltimore Ciipper
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Extravaganza.

Mr. CLAY oUT-DoING KING CaNUTE.-The sea paid
heed whatever to King Canute but, according the
city editor of the Philadelphia North American it has
improved in manners, and has greater reverence fol
dignites the imaginative gentleman says:
g The sound that Mr. Clay will hear to equal the
shout that when he ceased speaking, will be voice
of the breakers Of Cape May that have three thou
sand miles to break themselves ut his feet
Think of old ocean coming great distance to dash
his brains out, by way Of compliment, the feet OF Mr.
Clay What antics the hoary monarch would play if he
but caught sight of Old Zach IN J. Mirror
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-18

Northwest corner Of Park and Centre streets Baiiinoye M
NlE duties Of this institution witbe resumed the first
Il Monday OF September.
TERMS.
Board and tuition, per annum $3.50
Half boarding, GA
Tuition for half boarders and day scholars in the
higher branches, per GO
Elementary Instruction. per annum 40
The usual extra charges made for instruction in the
French, Spanish, Latin, and Italian languages for music
ON the piano, harp, guitar, organ drawing and painting
OIL painting, use of philosophical apparatus, &c.
The and elevated grounds of the academy pre-
sent, il is believed, peculiar advantages for the health aud
recreation of the boarders and other pupils
Preparatory school attached 10 the same institution.
TERMS.
Tuition for pupils under the age of il, per S2J
tuition Tor pupils under the age OF III, ~
Ink, quilts, Nc q
Aug lS-it6lhSep
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-18
AT celebration at Rumfod Falls, the 9th of July,
he following toast was sent in by the Hon v ID. Parrs

Maine and The IViino PropsoMsrepree nted for time,
by presses which they have sustained, and by function
whom they have elevated places OF dstinctor the
republicans of Maine will spurn their reasonable designs
and abandon both before they will yield their attachment
constitution of their country, and to the great Prnc
pies of raterna compromise upon which that constitution
was based. They have sanctioned apolcy which
would clog grants and money for just and existing
war with opisoes relation territories the acquisition
of which merely possible To territories which may be
won by victorious arms they desire the application OF
principles with the spirit OF American instl-
tuton, and the just claims OF all portions OF the American
confederation Jealous of their rights, they will
spect rights others; and generating the most
kim of wisdom beqneathed among the egacies OF the
dawn of any attempt ALLEVIATE portion OF our
country from another
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friend informed one OF the most rdcuous
sights he ever the Ohio river. He was going
up that beautiful stream in large steamer, when the boat
encountered vast raft something than a mile long
and quite half mile WIDE with small house in the very
centre OF H. 1t was coming down rapidly with the current
when the steamboat nowitl standing her efforts to avoid
the collision, found herself in the os of the raft having
caught in such way between its uneveny projecting tim
bers 10 be quite incapable of exrcaton And now
that the doughty captain upon the EXTREMIST point
of the bow OF his boat with doubled fists and indpna
zion in his aspect aposophzed the navigator of the raft
and poured his head the vals of his anger while
the proprietor offhe "weiwooded floating acres whose
downward course 1t impossible STEM was seen
slowly apProachngin the distances holding his hand behind
his ear if anxious hear what the plain said AS
he came within hail, and made fully sensible
OF the anathemas that being hurled against him. he
took short black pipe out of his mouth spat twice. aud
repied you go the devil with your little steamboat
don't any o. your saace Get O. the way!" Aud
resuming his pipe, he slowly wended his way back to his
cabin Alter being borne down eight ten miles the
steamer was at length excated and the captain went on
his way Rnickerbocker,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-18

Nova SCOTIA ELECToN-The st. John IN. b Herald, OF
the Ilh nst says, ta- after six months of the
canvassng, the elections have taken place. with the
Notifying results, and afford proof OF degeneration in
the loyalty and good order of the inhabitants of sister
province of Nova Scotia which could hardly have be-
eved BY this election, the Liberals rather Radicals,
have gained the day. and they will rule with despoc sway
the unfortunate Nova Scoans for the next four years
They in possession of every for Halifax and as far
the results yet known, the Liberals have majority
Of seats in the new House Of Assembly,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-18

To show the variety of to which the communion
ton by telegraph be put we relate little incident
that occurred in the United States court this morning
motion made to continue very important suit on
account of the absence of very material witness who ia
in New York city The counsel for the opposition objected
the motion, stating ag lac would send word 10 the vii,
ness by the telegraph appear here forthwith and If he
could not COME would agree to the discoptnuanoe The
court aiu over tne decision "f the motion till they could
hear from the witness, the same time stating that they
did not kno~ what revolution the quick means OF commu
ncatng intelligence would produce in the practice of the
courtse-O Ohio Statesmen