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DEsCRIPTIoN OF CHAPULTEPEC.-Cha-
pultepec having been captured by the
Americans. after the most desperate re-
sIstance ever made by the Mexican ar
my, the following account of that place
cannot fail to prove interesting:
Chapul:epec is the Aztec for "Grass-
hopper Hill" 1t is porphyritic rock, ri
sing near the former margin Of the lake
that surrounded the city Of Mexico, and
is one of tn places designated by the Az
tees where they tarried on their emigra-
ton from the north, in search of final
resting place. Their oracles have fore
told that such resting places would be de-
noted by their seeing an eagle deVouring
rerpent on rock, and at Chapultepec
this prediction was verified. From it they
beheid the eagle on one of the rocks in
the lake devouring a serpent. The event
was ii once symbolized in their records,
and subsequently represented on their flag
and the coin of the nation. The hill is
surrounded by a belt of noble cypress trees,
one of which, known as Montezuma's
cypress, from having been planted before
or during the reign of that Prince, meas
ures fifty-one feet in circumference. Cha
pultepec was the favorite country resi-
dence of Montezuma and his courtiers.-
1t contains remains OF gardens, groves,
tanks and grottoes, which bear evidence
of its past magni6cence.. Here Montezu-
ma retired from the heat and dust of the
city, to enjoy all the Injuries that wealth
and power could procure or art devise 1t
was selected by the Spanish viceroy as the
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THE CHURCH OF THE PURITANs.

Among the many new buildings in the up
per part Of the City, none is more striking
Than this fine Church. which fronts on u
Mon square and arrests the attention OF ev-
cry passer by its unique architecture, which
Saxon, and unlike that Of any other edlfce
IN the City. 1t has one tall tower on one
side, and one,rising but little above the roof
on the other: the latter is intended for bel
Try. 1t is builtorwhite hammered stone, with
windows ofstained glass. The architect is
NM henwlck' who deserves tie highest cred
II lot ADM! so handsome structure TO the
churches oftho City.
lhe interior lsturnished in a rich and ap-
proprlate manner. II is divided by two rows
Oh columns; IN The centre il is Sc feet high.
and the two side divisions 81 feet each.
Ihe ceilings are grolned and ribbed. with
handsome bosses attheir intersections. The
galleries, which are II feet wide, with four
rows OF pews, extend from the walls to the
cciumns The lower floor is divided by four
''I>leS INTO six rows ofpews. The whole
hummer OF pews is 220, of mahogany and
JOE cushioned with purple, and I.350to l.
Ioo persons can be seated comfortably. The
mouse when crowded, will contain abon,
1000 persons. ''"'N doou'
The pulpit IS about seven feet fron, ,h,
floor, and in the rear oft is the lectnro a 'rs
Sunday school room, which occupies q na "u
Of the main building, and communicate 4;
recuy with the auditory OF the Church. TIL,
Pastor OF the Church is Rev. Dr. Cheever
II has now been open for public worship OF
Two Sabbaths, and on both days has bee
a n by large and attentive Congregations
Tribune.
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TEXT. This accession Of territory 1.-THE
annexation Of Texas has been BLooDLEss
ACHIEVEMENT. No arm Of force has been
raised TO produce this result. The srord
hashdd no part ia The rictOiy. We hare not
soughtto erte'ldour territorial possessions By
conquest, or our Institutions orer a reluctant
people. "-Jdmes X. Folks Message
COMMENT. "Abloodess achievements
Measure out the wasted life current which
has flowed from the veins Of thousands slain
at Resaca, Monterey, Buena Vista, CerrO
Gorda. Cherubusco, Molino,' del Rey and
Chapultepec. Gather up the bones that viii
ten on these hard fought battle grounds.
Count if you can. the new made mounds
where sleepin neutrality-suspicious. hearts
that went forth TO the battle, with blood un-
chilled and dauntless courage Read the ex-
tended list OF the slain, and the wounded SOL
diery and officers, and pronOuncethis a blood
less achievement.
To say nothing Of those whom disease has
swept away. 4491 persisted in the following
battles, SO far as has been ascertained.
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II results from this official table that in
quarter Of century, (ffom 1921 to IS46)
the French population has increased nearly
a sixth. 1t was century ago, according TO
Neckar, about 20 millions, since then it must
have increased in the relation ola little more
than three quarters, which sufficiently con-
firms the calculations of the economists ac.
cording to which our population was to
double in 100 or $50 years-(Mr. Charles
Dupin has calculated that it may double in
III years) The population of Paris, about
1850 did not exceed $4,000; as it now ex-
ceeds one million, it NAV be said to have SEN
sibly exceeded in its progress the progress of
The general population of the kingdom, this is
especially 10 be remarked for the last period
ofhve years. On the whole, the mean an
nual increase. for the quarter of century
has been in round numbers. 1880 The
same calculation made with regard to the
two periods 1901 and 1921, give only $1,000
increase. Ii is perceived by this comparison
how much state Of peace and along with II,
The development Of labor and industry, has
fastened the progress of the general popula-
ton.
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REMEMBER THE SABBATH DAY.-The
Grand Duke Constantine, during his tour
in that region, visited the islands of Statfa
and Iona. in the Shearwater- He arrived
at the latter on Sunday. The stern old
keeper of the cathedral keys refused to I'M
lock the gate and admit the party to see
the tombstones, for that would, in his o.
pinion, have been to desecrate theSabbath.
In vain did Captain Robinson ask imPlor-
ngly whether he was aware who the illus
trious stranger was whom he refused to
crafty. Donald 'didna exactly KEN He
supposed, from what folks said, it was
only the Emperor of Russia. But he
wadna gle up the key to his ain Queen on
the lords day There was power above
superior to one earthly power and he
couldna gle up the key
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THE KING AND THE REAPER.-In one
of his excursions during the harvest, the
King of England passed field where he
saw only one woman working. His Maj
esty asked where her companions were.
They have gone to soc the King she
replied. And why did you not go with
them p added the King.
4 would not give pin to see him re-
piled the woman; besides the fools who
have gone to the city will loose days
work and that is more than | can do; for
| have five children to whom l must give
bread
Very good said the King, putting
some money IN her hand, you can tell
your comrades who went to see the King,
that the King came to see you
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CONNECTICUT. The Wings of Connecil-
cut held their State Convention on Wednes-
day, the Sd inst. at New Haven. Reuben
Booth was chosen President. The follow
inc nomination for State officers were made
with great harmony.
For Governor, Clark Bissell. OF Norwalk
For I.ieut. Governor, Charles ]. McCardy.
Of LYME. For Sec OF State, John B. Rob
ertson. of New Haven. For Treasurer, Jo-
seph B. Gilbert, of Hartford. For Controll-
er, Abiiah Catliu, of Harwinton.
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ENGLISH INFLUENCE IN INDn.-At a
meeting of the court Of proprieiors Of the
East India Company, Mr.. Poynter renewed
his motion 10 refer it TO the Court Of Direc-
tors. TO review the arguments for The contin-
uance of the annual payment TO the temple
of Juggernaut. Rev. C. Lacey, mission
airy, in describing the festival held in June
and July, 1916, stated that on the day oil
showing the idols, 10000 persons surround
ed the car. Mr.. Lacy referred also to the
Disgusting ceremonies of the festival, and ad-
ded 4: But it is not lewdness, only, that Is
commended and encouraged every kind Of
vice is applauded. There are few crimes in
the catalogue Of human offences, which
Krishna is not admired for having commit
ted No one could show any pledge was ev-
er given on the conquest Of Cuttack, which
required the continuance of the payment in
question; and manifestly those who were de-
spatched, as mere ministerial agents, o seize
that province, had very different work to
do from setting up heathenism for ever.
Rammohun Roy, when this question was be-
fore the King in Council. said to him, (Mr.
Poyuter): 1T is your own Government alone
who have prevented India from becoming a
Christian country long ago.
GERMAN THEoLoGv.-Dr. +. w. krun-
maeher. in a recent number Of his 'Palmbiat'
ter says, that the theology Of Germany,
which so long time has persisted almost
wholly iE denying the fundamental rules oil
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LAWS OF VERMONT.
AN ACT laying tax on the County OF
Chittenden.

Chittenden.
1t is hereby enacted By the General As
senlbly ofthe State of Vermozt as follops:
SECTION l. There is assessed taxof
one and one half cent on the dollar, on the
polls and ratable estate of the Inhabitants of
the County Of Chittendeu, for the year one
thousand eight hundred and forty seven, for
the purpose of paying the debts of said coun-
ty.
Sec. 2. The treasurer of said county is
hereby directed. on or before the fifteenth
day of December A. D. 1847: to issue his
warrant TO the first constables of the several
towns in said county. for the collection of
said tax, in the same manner as they are by
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law, directed to proceed, in the collection O
state taxes.
Sec. 3. The selectmen of the severa
towns in said county, shall make out and
deliver to the constables of their respective
towns, on or before the first day of January
A. d. 1847, ajax bill, for the collection OF
said tax, in the same mannerthey are reques-
ed to do in the case Of state taxes.
Sec. 4. The first constables of the sew
eral towns in said county, are required to
collect and pay over to the treasurer of said
county the amount of said tax, by the first
day of March next.
SEC. 5. This act shall take effect from
the first day of December, A. d. 1s47.
SOLOMON FOOT,
Speaker OF The House Of Representatives..
L. SARGEANr,
President Of the Senate.
Approved Nov. IL, 1917.
HORACE EATON.
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Cntl'tlanIty, is now approaching a purer
'al,n' and becoming rcconciled with the Cos.
pei. In nearly all her great Universities, the
science OF true theology is making rapid sd-
colony of about 1000 Hollsnders have
purchased two entiretownships in Iowa, bring
ne Win them their own mechanics, artisans.
and religious teachers. ''
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POPULATION OF CLEvELAND.-It appears
y a recent census of Cleveland, takeu by Or.
, yer OF the Common Council, that the popula-
; ;U OF that city is now 12,769, which is an
1u e0. during tho last eighteen months Of
IVA The number OF children between the
eyes oil a and 81 years is 1856.
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M THINK NOT LESS LOVE THEE

m THINK NOT LESS 1 LOVE 1HEh
BY W. D. GALLAGHER.
Oh. think not less love thee,
That our paths are parted now
For the stars that burn above thee
Are not truer than my VOW
As the fragrance to the blossom
As the moon unto the night
Our love is 10 my bosom
1t. sweetness and its light
Oh. think not less love thee,
That thy hand thus resign
In tie Hearen hat bends Adore thee,
/ cM claim thee got as mine
Through the vision of Lies morning.
Ever fitting one like thee
And thou, LIES lapse adjoining,
Shall hence that vision be.
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MEMORY OF MoTHER.-John Randolph,
some years since, addressed himself to an
intimate friend in something like the fol-
lowing:
Il used to be called Frenchman be-
cause took French sides in politics; and
though this was unjust, yet the truth is, ]
should have been French atheist, if il
had not been for one Recollection, and
that was the memory of the time when my
departed mother used to take my little
hands in hers, and cause me on my knees
to say, "Our Father ,oho art in Heacen. -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1847-02-05
GENERAL rAYLoR's LETTER.
Frnn Inc Washington Union.

We deeply regret the publication, in the New Jew
York EXPRESS of the following letter from Ma
i3r Ge,seral Taylor to a friend, the authenticity
OF which, on its first appearance, we were as
rrosed To doubt We cannot now, however; put
consider it as genuine and uncontradIcted ru,
NOR pnints to Major General Gaines as the friend
u whom it was addressed and by whose Pernls-
sion it was published. In justice to General lay
I5r, wewill not suppose that this letter was ever
iI,tende;l for publications because its effect Will
be 10 ,,Eace Santa Anna in possession OF lniorma'
to-, ,!iutr fail TO prove most injurious to
IFS and advanta geous TO the enemy. Santa An
r!a wilisthus be encouraged, by the high and au-
thoritaF!ye source from which it proceeds, to di-
rect portions of the large force collected at San
Luis l6tosi to other points where it is clearly in
dicated.b by the letter that blow may be expected
and in this manner it may seriously endahger the
success of our arms We make these remarks
on the aupposition that the letter truly presents
the plan of the campaign, of which, however,
we re.cntirely ignorant
1t is only in view of the public mischief result
Ing, we regret that this letter has ever been writ
ten or published. We have no fears but that the
administration, whose course towards General
TayoTais known to the world, a0U be able 10 Sto'o
tRai sie is no just foundation for the complaints
made against them IN This publication.
1t has already been transferred to the columns
Of so iaany respectable journals that we no lon
ger feet at liberty to withhold it from the readers
of the Union.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1847-02-05

HABITs OF MENAGERIE BEAsTs.-A writer in
Cincinnati paper describes midnight visit to the
animals of Raymond g. Warnings Menagerie, in
winter quarters in lhat city, with Dresbach, the
famous keeper He says:
1t was sight worth walking ten miles to see,
We found, contrary to the assertions of natural
historians, an elephant lying down. 1t has al
WAYS been asserted that these animals sleep stand
ING. The different Gagged animals were reposing
in the most graceful and classical attitudes. The
lion and the tiger, the leopard and the panther,
were living with their paws affectionately twined
about each other, without regard to species
tivitv In cages where is more than animal,
it is the never-failing custom for to keep watch
while the others sleep. The sentry is relieved
with as much regularity as in well-regulated
camp of soldiers, although not probably with
much precision IN regard to time. The sentinel
PAGES back and forth, and is very careful not to
touch or do any thing to arouse his comrades
Occasionally he lies down, but always with his
head towards the front of the cage, and never
sleeps until he is relieved. This singular custom,
Herr Driesbach informs us, since his connexion
with the menagerie, he has never known TO be
violated Thomas Cart, generally known as
Uncle Torn who is the faithful night watch of the
establishment, and who is now the oldest show
man in the United States. confirms this statement"
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NEw GCM0OE,

m Monday the 18th January next, the under
SIGNED proposes to open a SCHOOL in
rlestown, in which shall be taught Orthogra-
Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, at Sl2
annun; and the former branches, together
/, Biography, English Grammer and Matte
ics. at SIC. Every attention will be given IN
+ 10 instruct aud advance pupils committed to
charge.
he School will be opened in the room recently
4picd bv Mrs. Howell. 4 school list can be
,dlat the Office OF the " Spirit OF Jefferson,
parents and others designing 10 enter pupils,
reuuested to leave their names.
z5sA few Boarders can be accommodated, on
sonaJle terms. ,..-....,, .,,s,r r,,r,
an s. 1871
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Irroy lIAIy STREET, PEW DOORS ABOVE TIE
VALLEY BANK,)
, 40 in qasauss-S2 80 if paid ,oithin the
--,r SO 90 if not paid unit! after the e'e-
ration Of The gear. ,,
r,,,r- discontinued, except at the option of the
5,., nn,5l lrrearages are paid. Subscriptions Tor
Lar must in all cases be paid IN advance.
I 1is,,rt subscriptions and advertisements must De
.,i,.,rrc. or responsible persons living IN the
d guaranty the settlement ofthe same.
u - VIII TIC Inserted ct III -" 3
- f,r he first three insertions and2J celiS
4 il c,nriInance Those not marked on the manu- ,lii
r specified time. will be inserted 1ni.i ioI
il ,n:ED AccoRDINGLY. liberal discount 'liais
Il. who advertise by the year
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TAYEOR'S HOTEL.

AIE subscribers announces to the public that
tler establishment is now open I5z5A
be reception of company. They f:T:F51s
gmsde extensive arrangements Tor iiii EfR
Accommodation OF visitors, and - 80
"a themselves that every effort Will be mace mace;
sspdcr it both pleasant and agreeable to their
= 'O BUSHROD TAYLOR,
- GEO. W. SEWERS.
chichester. Va. Jan. D., lSI7.-2n.
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Fatal AccIDENT.-On Saturday morning a
man, named Henry Davault, aged one hundred
and four years, whist walking near the track of
the Germantown Railroad, in the vicinity OF Ninth
and Popular streets, Philadelphia, was knocked
down and run over by train OF loaded stone cars,
severtng entirely ope of his legs below the knee
He survived the accident but short time.
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CASE FOE NEGROEs.

u subscriber is anxious to purchase large
Timber of Negroes, of both sexes, sound and
Persons having Negroes to dispose OF,
nd ht to their interest to give him call be-
cling, as he will pay the rery highest cash
can be seen at the Berkeley Courts, at Mar
riFon the second Monday, and at Berryyille
lourth Monday in each month, and usual
in Charlestown.
letters addressed to him will be promptly
ed to. WILLIAM CROW.
Nov. 90, ls46-tf.
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CHARLEST0WN,
sTEAs. NOT THGu NY FAITH AWAY.

Ely REV. J. 3 LYONS, L: L. D.
Or! steal not tho, my faith arEny,,
Nor tempt to denbt lowty.Enmd;
Make all that caribbean yield thy, prey
But leave this Eeaveniy glf! behind;
Our hope is but tie seaboy's dream,
When loud wilif rise IN wfisih ana groom!
Oar life. a faint an.' firful bcaIn,,
That lights Us - the cold, dark tomh'
W, since. as one from heaven hath said,
There lies bsyc5.,! that dreaEy bourne,
4 region where tFs faithful dead
Erernally forget 10 mourn
WeIccms The scott. the sword. the chain,
The burning w..sre, the black abyss
Ishrink moi from;Ihe path of pain,
IVI.isI, leads r4es chat '~9fti VI DilS9'
Then hush, thou sraubed heart. be still!
Renounce thy gain PHILOSOPHY -
Seek thou TO WOE; thy Makers will,
And light from Heaven shall break On thee
twill glad thee Il. the weary s'rite'
When strong II: IN sink with intllng breath;
Twill cheer thee 80 the noon al life,
And bless thee in the night Of death
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AN EXTRA SESSION OF CoSGREss.-The clll-
sttutional period which is to terminate the exist
ence of the present Congress is so near at hand,
that unless great despatch is used in the transac
ton of public business the necessity OF an extra
session cannot well be avoided.
In addition to the ordinary mass of things re-
curing the annual attention of the national LIE
gislature, the subject of the Mexican war has pre-
scented and still presents its weighty claims I'd
consideration. With all the aid derived from the"
views and recommendations of the Executive, in
reference to this question, the two Houses seem
yet incapable of coming TO n definite decision rel
spectingit The manner in which the war shall
be carried on; the object to be accomplished, as
the final end the probable period of its duration.
and its cost-al OF which should have been con-
sidered long ago-still continue to create divers-
ty Of opinions and to cause irresolutIon and hes-
fancy.
The public mind is becoming impatient of this
uncertain state of things-Of this protracted Pc
riod of divided counsels and aimless dlscussIon1
The season for military operations IN Mckee IS
passing away without results. Are we to walY
for the yellow fever to rage in Tampico before we
concentrate our forces there ?
1t becomes the Government to take care thai
the old standard reproach against democraclei
shall not be made applicable to us. We refer I'd
the imputation which is almost commonplace
with European writers on the science OF Govern
meDt, that Democracies are more than usually
prone 10 rush into war; but Enthusiastically inet-
ficient in the prosecution oft. There is no good
reason why such charge should lie against US
no reason at all if those in charge of the Govern
ment would keep pace with the spirit of the coun-
try, embody its energy, and concentrate and wise
ly direct its powerful resources.
Some five weeks or a little over thirty days, yet
remain for the work of this Congress- period
long enough for its business if rightly employed,
but far too short if the example of the session
thus far is to guide the progress of its doings TO
the end. The question of an offensive or deien-
sive war is to be settled-and not only that, but
the adoption also of corresponding measures suit
ed TO the one alternative or the other. decision
in favor Of the former Gd ultmatum would require
a more extensive provision OF men and means and
ornaments than the country has yet witnessed
since the war began.-Bahimore American.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1847-02-05

DAGUERREoTYPGNG THE Mooy.-A DaguerreI
tvpistin New York has, by means of an accurate
and costly lens, manufactured in France, express
ly to his order, succeeded in getting photogra1
phic representation of the moon, which, on being
subjected to the action of powerful microscopic
it is said, has disclosed the most astonishing and
beautiful phenomena in relation to that planet
A full account OF the experiments is promised as
soon as they have been completed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1847-02-05

Dr. J. C. Webly and DR.. Henry S. Wunder,
are announced as candidates to represent the coun-
ty of Shenandoah in the next General Assembly
of Virginia.
Col Mcpherson, of Page, and Giles Cook, Esq;
of Warren, are announced as candidates to repre-
sent the Shenandoah district, in the next Senatd
of Virginia. Mr.. Williams u present incumI
bent, declines Observation-Disclosures Reg.
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THE HEROINE OF TAMPICo.--The ladies d
New Orleans have subscriptiorf6n foot, for prd
curing magnificent service of plate TO be pre-
scented to the accomplished and heroieslrs. Chase
of Tampico, who at the peril of her lie, and unde
the mos brying circumstances, delivered into the
hands o! The United States the city dffampico--
the key of MeXico-a place the taking of which
would probably have cost our Government the loss
of many lives. and no trifling sum of money.
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MENU E1EFsM.

EHE undersigned having on the LIST day OF
January, 1877, entered into co-PartnershiP,
ID continuing the Jewelry Business at the old
Ionr established stand OF Charles G. Stewart,
4 the name and firm of CHARLES G. STEWAET
Bis, where they will be pleased to Sc" all Their
rtends and as many new ones as may lind 1t
snent or to their interest 10 give them ca i.
CHARLES q. STEWART,
GEORGE l.. STEWART.