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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-13
n THE M1RR OR orr CONCRESS.
LMPORTANT .aNNOUNCEMENY.

Throughout the sessions Of Congress. Ex,tas
will be issued from the Office Of the "Uned Stat,
Reporter" containing the reports Of such debates
ss may possess particularly exciting inleIest.
All subscriptions and con,municatiors to be pos,
paid, addressed ~, A. HOUSTON,
~ '"tniied States Reporter, Washington, ID, c.
August l4,h, ls47-tse
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1847-03-04

sible Hold John Tyler responsible for his Tex
as treaty. The fact il, that there is but little
sponsibility in the Executive when he is in Office
and none at all when he has retired; and you
might with as much propriety talk of holding a
bankrupt responsible tor debt, as of holding
any President responsible after he has retired
from Office"
Mr.. Hudson concludes his able speech as fol-
lows:-
" For one, / rash my hand Of blood unprof-
itably shed and will do all my power to avert
the awful calamity which the prosecution of an
unrighteous war may bring upon the nation. If
Jefferson, in his day, was compelled to say, in
view of the existence OF slavery, : / tremble for
my country, when reflect that God is just;'
what must be the apprehension of the Christian
statesman, when he contemplates this great Re-
public, Boosting of its freedom, exerting its pow
ers TO dismember free Republic in order to ex-
tend slavery over territory now free--a terrific
ry as large as the old thirteen States %
Mr. Hudson's efforts most certainly relieve
him from all responsibility for this atrocious war
He has not voted for it, Or in any way sanctioned
it, in any of its stages On his hands is none OF
the redness of its blood. He has earned just
title to the regard Of good men. and has establish
ed for himself position OF commanding charac
ter in the delegation of Massachusetts. Others
in the delegation may excel him in oratorical
display, or in skiful application; but he is sur
passed by none in sterling sense, or in the prac-
tical support of the high principles of freedom and
Justice,
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From Blackwood's Mdgazine.1
HONOR TO THE Pillow

Though clouds o'eTcast our native sky,
And seem 10 dim the sun,
We will not down in languo, lie,
Or deem the day is done.
The rural arts we loved before
No less wen cherish now
And crown The banquet, as fyore,
With Honor 10 the Plow.
In these fair fields, whose peaceful spoil
TO faith and hope are given,
Wen seek the prize with honest toll,
And leave the rest 10 Heaven.
Wen grid US to our work like men
Who owe holy vow,
And il in JOY we meet again,
Give Hunor 10 the Pillow.
Let Ar, array ID in magic power.
With Labor hand IN hand
Go forth. and now in per's hour
Su tain sinking land
Let never ST. Oh unneive the arm,
Or Fear The spirit cow
Th"se words alone should work CHARM
All Honor to The Pillow.
The heath redress, the meadow drain,
The latent swamp explore,
AMI o'eI the long expected plain
ID tiuse the qulckenlDg store:
Then fearless urge the iurrow deep
up To The mountain S brow,
And when The rich results sou reap,
Give Honor TO the Pillow.
So sui shall Health by pastures green
Aud nodding harvest roam,
And still nehind b rustic screen
Snail Virtue find home
Aud While she,r bower The muses. build
b meath the neighboIing bough,
Shall many graceful verse be filled
With Honor 10 the Plow
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1847-03-04

AN INTREPID PRIEST. late Paris paper, the Ga
zetie du Midi announces the arrival at Marseies Of
lAbbe Ga ct, Lazars Missionary, his return from
Mongolia This Intrepid ecclesiaStic accomplished
journey of 1900 leagues from Chinese Tarlary on The
confines Of Sibera, end arrived witt his feet frozen in
1ayersIng those immense deserts where the road is
marked solely by the bones OF men and cameIs In the
same passage and on the same day, forty men were
frozen and abandoned
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1847-03-04

NAVAL. Commodore Conner ha, been relieved Of
The command in the Gull, and Commodore Perry has
taken his place.
Commander Pearson, who was tried in Norfolk for
The loss OF the soop OF war Boston, has been found
gull y and sentenced 10 one years suspension.
Commander Carpenter, who was tried by the same
cour Tor The loss Of The bEg Truxon was found guilty
and sentenced 10 he cashered but recommended 10 The
mercy OF the President who has RENTED his sentence
to one years Suspension
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1847-03-04

HE GREAT Gun. The large gun cast in England
10 replace the "Peacemaker" which exploded ON board
the Princeton, has been, will be pu, on board
at Brooklyn, and taken 10 the Gulf be used al Vera
Cruz
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1847-03-04

by Telegraph, ola Albany Journal.
WiLMor PRosIso DEFEATED IN THE SENATE
oy a vote of 81 to 81 The bill passed without ihe
proviso, on Tuesday morning. at | o'clock
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1847-03-04
THE HoUGHroN ASSOCIATION

very large meeting Of persons interested in proseca-
ting claim to property, said to have been left ny o
Houghion, in England to " heirs in America was
holden at The East Town Hail. yesterday We under
stand tbzt great unity OF sentiment characterized the
meetIng and junction of the Vermont Houghton AS
soc iaon," and the Massachusetts Houghton Associa
ton" was effected which will doubtless tend 10 exned,,e
any efforts that may be made to further the object ior
which these two Societies were originally founded
Inc following gentlemen appointed officers Of
the Houghton Association.
Edward Houghton Of ~ York, President,
Dexter Dickinson Of Boston, Vice President
A. Herbert Believes Of Keenc, N. H., Treasurer
Fisher NJ Rice of Walpoe, N. H.. Rec. Sec'ry.
Corresponding Secrelaries--S as Goodrich of Boston
r. g. Houghton Of N. York, George Iioughon Of
81 Albany, W., Charles e. Houghion of South Shafts.
burg, VT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President, Wee President, Treasurer and Recording
Secretary, sT ociO; and Samuel Houghlnn Of Sterling
Daniel Shatiuck ofConcord James II Rand Of Lowell
Royal Houghton OF N York. and Timothy w Ham.
mond OF Worcester.
SAD AFFAIR. Al Brusnve, near Jamaica, l.. l..
few evenings since, says Brooklyn paper, seign-
ing party met al Brushs tavern and during the nose
and confusion consequent upon slelghn frolcs man
named Lefers Bennett residing at Brushville remarked
70 trend that they were among row1es, and il was
time to go home. In instant he was struck by some
person, thrust out Of the ROOM and pitched headong D-
10 the street, where he struck by either sung shot,
Ian instrument used by robbers,) or stone. on the
head and taken up almost leless lie lies dangerous
y wounded Some the gang taken prisoners OH
the spot.
W Yesterday nineiy-six ladies and gentlemen.
single and double seighs from East Douglas arrived
at Tucker and Bonneys Temperance House, TO dine.
They said they enjoyed most luxurious repas and that
the worthy hosts Of Temperance House are deserving Of
great credit for their prompt and genemany attention
RELIEF FUND. The following contributions TO the
Irish Relief Fund, have been received by the Commit.
Tee Of this town
From Northbrdge, g7O5O
{" Lunenburg, l26 Sd
Leoluinsier,
LIST. Congregational Society, los &c
Evangelical Society, 37O9
member Of the Meth. Soc, 90
Sl43.35
We understand that the contribution IN this town
amounts TO about $4,000.
fT~The workmen engaged in the philadelphia
Navy Yard refused to 20 to work on Monday, in
consequence OF new order from Washington,
regulating their hours Of labor.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1847-03-04

NOVEL AFFAIR young lady OF Louisville, Of
high respectable recently chastsed clerk IN store
IN the city, with coWhide
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1847-03-04
RoARp OF DIRECTORS.

President, Wee President, Treasurer and Recording
Secretary sr eGcio; and Samuel Houghlon OF Sterling
Daniel Shatiuck OF Concord, James II Rand Of Lowell,
Royal Houghton Of N York and Timothy W. Ham.
mond OF Worcester
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1847-03-04

PATENT OFFICE. In report made 10 Congress
few days SINCE the following changes were proposed
There are two new Examiners provided or--one prln
cple, at salary of $1,000; and one asssan, Exami-
ner, a, Sl5Oo. The present Examiners are also 10 re
ceive SzOC0. new celk is also provided a, q salary
OF gl6OO. The fee is reduced 10 ten dollars instead Of
twenty In ADDITION TO this however thirty dollars is
required to be paid upon giantng an application, be
sides the fee of $40.
The Examiners are constituted board 10 grant the
renewal of patents, and privileged to renew. The
extension may be Tor fourteen years instead Of seven
The renewal will cost fifty dollars aud The law co into
operation in 1915.
W The Fich,urg rrlbuae. speaking Of the New
Hampshire election, says ''We hope the wreched
eaba that was prosla ed last spring, will be KEEP, IN the
kennrl INTO which il was then rghteously kicked
A GREAr DAYS Work. Ore hundred and
eignly-two rails, weighing about thirty tons. were
made at the rolling mill in this city, one day last
week. This, we believe, is the greatest days
work upon railroad iron ever performed in this
country at one establishment.
TPr0vidence Journal
DlsAPPolNTMENr.-Ala lady who had boosted
mighty to dinner party OF the good manners of
her little dat ling, addressed him with
'Charles, will you have some more beansp
mo- was the reply.
'Non exclaimed the astonished mother.
mo whatF No BEANS, ma said the child
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1847-03-04
A DAY OF DISASTERS.

ACCIDENT ON THE WESTERN Roam. Yesier
gay forenoon brakeman o! the freight train, on
the western Rail Road, while standing on the top Of
the cars struck bis head against bridge New Wor-
cesie, severely but not fatally inuring him. While the
tram was backing for the purpose of taking him back 10
Worcester, it run against another eght train Just start
ing from this place. breaking several cars and damaging
The engine.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1847-03-04

VI Yesterday nineiy-six ladies and gentlemen,
single and double seighs from East Douglas arrived
at Tucker and Bonneys Temperance House, TO dine.
They said they enjoyed most luxurious repas and that
the worthy hosts Of Temperance House are deserving Of
great credit for their prompt and geniemanly attention
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-09
MONEY MATTERS, &c. IN NEW YORK.
FROM THE EXPRESS OF MONDAY.

THE EXPRESS MONDAY.
The from the Army and from Europe has completely
dsaranged the stock Market and effected large decline,
with the market closing in favor of buyers. Treasury
fell i Pennsylvania SIS, per cent Ohio 6s, Read
ing bonds, Reading mortgage, Morris, Ia Farmers
loan, %; Canton, % Norwich and Worcester "a Read
ing, 20; Long Island, 2 and Harlem, per cent.
The by the Hbernia is calculated to have mpor-
tant effect upon affairs here The great pressure in monetary
matters continues and in the large number Of failures there
be little doubt that losses will be experienced here The
in relation breasus is calculated to attract to the
seaboard part Of the large Stocks unless farmers
fauated. The steamer that brought the which
ed the grain to market last year, sailed the 4h of Septem-
ber thus giving last year weeks Of canal navi-
cation than left This fact should the farm
the necessity for prompt action in forwarding if
they would have il only stored, where ii be available
during the winter.
One o'clock p. M-The merchants received their letters
about o'clock Those from Liverpool and London repre-
the money market quite as bad the published
accounts, and gloomy prospect for the coming winter
however, very acceptable to learn that the losses by the
failures in London will fall very lightly this city. Some
of the banks suffer- but they can bear it.
The remances for the last three weeks have been
lighter than usual, and the Of bills back will
be comparatively moderate
The news, however, has made an impression in Wal
street; Treasury notes have fallen per premium,
with every reasonable prospect that they will 60 much lower
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-09

We extract from the account given Of il by the
able correspondent Of the Tribune, the annexed
notice of the late imposing Wing Convention which
met at Springfield Massachusetts:
.srnIssrrrID, (MAss.) srrrramEE 20, ls47.
The Massachusetts Wing Convention that assembled this
day this place has distinguished for greater emnence
talent than perhaps any convoked for like occasion Mr.
WEBSTER here by particular request Mr.. WIN
rHRoP, Of Boston, and Mr.. PALFREr, Of Cambridge, Mr.
GRISSELL, Of New Bedford, and Mr.. ABBoTr Of Andove
all members of Congress. In all, there about six hun
bred Delegates.
Hon. GEo AsHaUS presided the deliberations Of the
Convention, and assuming the chair made of the most
appropriate addresses delivered like occasion He
discharged the duties of his position TO universal satisfaction
JosEPH BELL, of Boston, appointed chairman Of a
committee draught resolutions. Already published in the
Inteligencer
On the reassembng of the Convention in the afternoon
Mr. WEBSTER spoke for hour and twenty minutes and
do not believe say much in asserting that previous
occasion he happy in the enuncaon Of his sent
ments. In regard the Mexican and the extension Of
slavery, he emphatic in his declarations The in
justice of the former he denounced in terms Of the warmest
indignation, and toward the latter he expressed his earnest
and unalterable hostility.
1t is impossible convey idea of the loud continued
and tumuuous applause with which the speech received
shall forbear extended notice Of this admirable
speech, because it appear entire in print Mr. Thos
Teston, able and welknown senographer, made full
report of the Speech which will appear the Boston
atlas.
Hon. Mr. PALFREY introduced resolution additional to
those recommended by the committee, declaratory of the
tenton Of the Wings Of Massachusetts for
candidate for the Presidency who opposed the
extension Of slavery.
confess mischief in this resolution but most
able thought otherwise, particularly Mr. WINTHROP,
who deprecated the passage of the resolution in strong Ian
guage Some discussion elected upon the subject, in
which, among others, Messrs. PALFREr SUMNER, G. F..
ADAMS, DwIeHr, Of Springfield and GRAr, of Boston,
participated
The amendment did not pass The resolutions reported by
the committee unanimously adopted of which
commended in the strongest terms DANIEL WEBSTER the
National Convention the candidate of Masa husetts for
the Presidency
In the evening the Convention dissolved after most ine
resting session.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-09

The correspondent of the New Orleans Delta
furnishes some additional memoranda of the battles
of the 10Th and goth August. The following are
extracts from his letter:
Never have there been exhibited in day many in
dvidua instances of heroic courage ndomtable vao and
determination In overcoming and apparently nsurmoun
able obstacles From end Of the army the other there
prevailed but feeling and one resolve and that
tory or DEATH Our officers noble examples 10 their
which initiated with much cool determination they
were SET There was no ateng holding back and there
is corps command but acquitted itself with honor
themselves and credit the country. The Regulars added
aures TO those already acquired and the Volunteers have
given repetition Of the noble bearing OF their countrymen
the bloody field of Buena Vista South Carolina chvary
and the of the Empire State have inscribed their
the roll Of fame, and will return home bright
the States from whence they came.
"The Mexicans also fought they never fought be-
fore they strongly resisted at every point and con-
tested every inch with the strongest determination and
even to desperation. They knew that their capital and
their all depended upon the ISSUE and with this knowledge
and thus prompted they threw themselves into the breach
as no person expected they woodland Of the best
evidences Of this is the number Of killed and wounded both
sides.
Seen ScoTT at the head of army during the engage
men received slight wound in the leg, and, what Is very
remarkable no person whatever except himself aware OF
until alter The battle great deal has been said
and written in reference to the ability Of Gen. Scott mill
tay man. but those who have him in command and
under fire, cannot form any just conception OF his abilities
Ills cool consideration OF every thing around hn-hs quick
percepton-hs firm resolves and immediate executonegu,
they do not supass those Of any the great generals whose
deeds have been made SO conspicuous in history"
After the works at Chuubusco had been carried by storm,
the Dragons, under their valiant leader Col Harvey,
ordered forward to pursue the eang foe and onward they
went like winged messengers Of DEATH their bright abrcs
gtteng in the sunbcams amidst the huzzas Of the light
troops flushed with the victory the fort The horses
seemed to paake OF the enthusiasm Of their riders and dash
ed forwatd with supernatural strength and in this spirit and
state Of feeling they overlook the flying army and continued
TO cut them down TO the very gates Of the city.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-09
THE LATE CAPT. cAPRoN.

correspondent Of the Boston Daily Times devOtes a
small space in the columns Of that paper the memory Of
Capt E. A. CApnoS ls Regiment United States Artillery,
who fell in the late action between the American and Mexican
forces. Capt Cspron was native Of the State Of New
York and graduate Of West Point Whilst but young
lieutenant circumstances made him the acting captain Of his
company, which duty he discharged, with but little Interrupt
ton for many years. although his promotion the actual
rank but recent He served in Florida for several years.
and tho battle Of Wihlacoochec, (hs first action when
the odds against the whites fearful in numbers and in
the conceamen afforded the Indians by the hammock he led
with success the charge Of bayonep on which the entire
safety Of the little band depended He thus established
(whe young) his reputation as brave soldier and an officer
Of talent The Of his young widowa native Of Bos-
ton and niece Of the late Colonel FAsSrSo of the United
States Amyand the cries Of six helpless orphans attest
his claim yet nobler tes-a of the highest moral
worth, tender and devoted husband and father
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-09
DECLINE OF THE GRAIN MARKET.-An English
paper gives the prices of grain on the first week o
each month, as follows:
Ex.PREsIDENT pAREDEs. (or MEXICO.

In relation to PAREDrs, the Arco % of the 18th instant
after mentioning that the Padre Jaaua had left soledad for
Jslapa with force Of three hundred men, well mounted and
equipped with the intention Of attacking the first train that
went up says il has reliable intelligence that the President
in the State Of Puebla with force of six thousand men,
prepared prevent any reinforcemens from reaching Gen.
Scott II added that he had declared it bis intention,
in returning to his native country, only her in her diff
fcue and not TO foment revolution for his personal ad
vancemen Earlier adyces state that he had been sick at Te
peacs from which he had recovered He had been appoint
cd Inspector General Of the National Guard militia Of Pue-
ba bu, the Aro Iris shrewdy observes that is proba-
bic he returned to Mexico obtain empty honor this
The Government up 10 the last advces bad made attempt
to arrest him In his proceedings -PicGyune.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-09
GENERAL TAYLOR.

We have received from DIR. BRONSON, the gen.
demsn 10 whom il was addressed, copy Of the
following letter from General TAYLOR, with re-
ques. for It's insertion in the Integencer-a request
which we cheerluIly and readily comply with:
HEADsuARrERs ARsr or OccurArIoS,
Camp near Monterey, august 10, ls47.
Sin Your letter Of tie nth ulimo, requesting of an
exposition Of my views the questions Of national policy
issue between the political parties Of The United States,
has duly reached
must take occasion say that many Of my letters, adj
dressed gentlemen in the United States in answer similar
inquiries have already been made public and had greatly
hoped that all Interested had by this time obtained
from them sufficiently knowledge Of my views and
desires in relation to this subject As appears however,
that such Is no, the case deem proper in reply to your
letter, disfinettO repeat that not before The People d
The United States candidate for The Presidency.
my great desire to the close Of this the dis
charge Of those professional duties and the enjoyment Of
those domestic pursuits from which called at its COM
mencemen and for which my and education best fit
deem Il but due TO eandor state, the tme that,
if called to the Presidential Chair by The general
Of The people, Uahout regard 10 their political differences,
should deem to be my duty accept the Office But while
freely avow my attachment the administrative policy OF
early Presidents desire il be understood that canno,
SUBMIT even w mus accepting IL 10 the exacton oil any other
pledge to the should pursue than that of dschag
ing its functions to the best Of my ability, and strictly in ac
cordance with the requirements Of the constitution.
have thus given you the circumstances under which only
be induced to accept the high and responsible Office Of
President Of the United States. need hardly add that
any permit myself be brought before the people
exclusively by any Of the political parties that unor
tunaey divide country, their candidate for this Office
1t aiords great pleasure, in conclusion, fully
with you your high and just estimate of the virtues both
Of head and heart, Of the distinguished citizens Messrs
CLAY, WEBSTER, ADAMS, McDUFFrE and CALHOUN mem
your letter hare yeterrcsed the prrge
Of rotg but had been called upon at the last Presdea-
tai election 10 do So should most certainly hare cast my
pote for sb. clay.
am, 81, very respectfully, your obedicnt servant,
Y. TAYLOR,
Major General U. S. army.
F. $. BnossoS, MD, Charleston S. c.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-09

AccomMoDATINs.-AB Baltimore paper says coored man
taken TO the Washington College with the fracture oil
leg of such character leave alternative but apnla
ton to his life. An hour accordingly appointed
and preparation made for the operation, and several profess
sona gentlemen present with the students proceed
herewith but attempt to commence the work, the
patient became alarmed, and declined it. He was assured
that his life would be the price of his REFUSAL which he re-
piled that he would rather lose his life than his leg The case
becoming rather serious and there seemed be asupc
able obstacle p the mans resolution, which, yielded to-
would inevitably bring about his speedy death, when DIT
remarked, somewhat at random, But -, calling
him by name 'you see have invited several Of my friends
to witness the operation and If you determined to refuse
they will be disappointed" The poor fellow turned over
moment in his mind and then promptly replied " ell
Massa Gibson, than the gentlemen shall be dlsap-
pointed you may take off the leg" Thus courtesy predomi
naed humanity satisfied science entertained and
the obligiDg patient is doing well.