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EgIIs,lOla NxcABnisl.

This gentleman, who was nominated
recenly by democratic meeting in
Mobile county, has accepted the nomin,
alton in a letter addressed 10 the voters
of that county, from which we extract
the following sound and ua!y democrat
c sentiments:
"ln becoming candidate to repre>
sent you il is proper that | should make
known TO you my views on The princi>
pal topics Of public concern that are
now before you, or are likely 10 be
brought forward in the legislature. 10
general politics, occupy The position |
have ever done. find no cause for a
change in my own principles, but find
new and stronger motives for adhering
to the simple and equal principles OF the
old Republican faith.
In reference to state matters am
satisfied hat immediate attention is re-.
quiree 10 The condition of the finances
and credit Of the state. The assets OF
the State Bank and Branches caEoo,
longer be looked TO for the payment Of
the state debt. In my judgment the
time has come, when the people should
fall back upon the only true mode Of
raising revenue in our state, mean by
Taxation. A sufficient revenue shout
be created, not only to pay the interest
of the state debt, but the principal also
| am clearly Of opinion that the deb
can be paid off in six or eigh. years
without materially expressing our cili'
zens.
al am opposed to the establishment
Of state or stock banks. am for do
ing away in process OF time with al
banks, and with tie power TO make
them. Then, and then only, may we
look as in days OF old for honesty ane
uprightness in the ordinary transaction.
Of life. Let the product Of the country
take its proper channcl. Let all man
ner Of business do likewise w
viii hearof no more bank failures, banl
expansions, and contractions.
81 ana in favor Of repeating or so a
mending the libel law, that II will place
al! creditors of boats and water craft
upon an equal footing The present Ii
bel law shuts out the officers of boat
entirely, and prevents deck hands an'
hremen from libelling unless they pro
coed within thirty days, while all oIbe
creditors are secure in their claims with
out limitation. This consider unequa
and unjust.
81 am in favor of dividing the schoo
fund of this county, so that free schoo
may be established in each neighborhoo
inthe county. am also 10 favor @
dlsposing of the Barton Academy an
establishing in its stead free school i
each ward of the city.
Provision should De made by law 70
the payment Of costs 10 magistrates an
constables in state cases, these dutie
being more hazardous and difficult tha
any oilers which they are required Il
perform"
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n,u,cr 10 MIR. Lewis NY.

The distinguished members OF the
Free Trade party IN New York, tender
ed the Hon. Dixon II. Lewis, our able
Senator in Congress, pualic dinner on
his arrival at the Emporium of the
Union. In answer to the communica~
ton of invitation, Mr. Lewis, in long
letter. which we will publish in our next
paper, shows very conclusively the i'm
portancc, prac icalty and utility OF an-
restricted Free Trade.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-07-13

Judge Bridges, Of Wilcox, has con.
scented TO run for the State Senate, from
the District composed OF Marengo and
Wilcox. We are satisfied tina, the de-
mocracy Of that District will not fail to
give this " Ole democratic war-hotse'--
whose locks have become slvered fight
Ing the good fighi'--a unanimous vote
over his M exican opponent.
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the call was promptly met in that quar-.
ter The strength OF the volunteers be-
ing raised, added TO the present force.
makes an aggregate Of l0,508.
The above is exclusive of The Texas
volunteers now in The service, which. it
is known, amount TO more Than | 600
men. 1t will therefore, be seen that the
aggregate for under the Command Of
Major General Taylor will be consider
ably beyond 10000
These facts and estimates are official.
They are drawn from the records of the
War Department, and are put together
under the authority OF its experienced
officers.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-07-13

The latest news we have from the
seat OF war, will be found in The follow
ing extracts from the correspondent OF
the N D. Delta:
"The Mexican papers, Ell RepuNicc-
no and others, speak OF the arrival Of
Mr.. Trist 10 the country, and state that
he comes as a commissioner with pro-
positions OF peace. Mr.. Trist is now
here, of which the Mex;cans at The cap.
ital are aware, but whether he has been
able to overcome the existing difficulties,
and open q communication with that
Government, 10 pers on here is at press
ent informed. From my observation
Of this gentleman, have no doubt the
FIRST information you will receive of his
movements will be from Washiagtors
city.
The organization of the Ministry Of
the Mexican Government wss not COM
pleted at the last advices. Senior Re-.
jon has been named as Minister of For
eign Affairs; Senior Iharra as MINISTRY
of Justice; Senior Tornei as Minister of
War Two persons have been spoken
of as Minister OF Finance, Senior Basse-
Dire and Baranda--thc latter, it is said,
held his appointment as Minister of For-
egn Affairs two days and resigned for
which be has been imprisoned. He is
'liberalist' in his views, and his nomi.
nation was looked upon BY many as a
favorable omen of peace. Ibarra resides
near this place, and is also 'lib.rap in
his opinions. He has neither accepted
nor rejected his appointment, but his
friends are Of opinion that he will reject
it. OF Senior Rejon very little is known.
but the Mexican people say be is 'iLbers
all by which they mean that he is a re-
publican in his opinions and in favor of
liberal government. Those men who
are called liberals are generally ron.
sldered as favorable to negotiation. The
only answer that they will give in refer
ence 10 Senior Tome! is, that he loves
money!
Oh the movements OF the Mexican ar
my have the following information
which can be relied on Gen Juan AL
vsrez, from the South, at the head of
1000 cavalry, arrived yesterday at Alta
lisco,,a town about 90 miles from here.
His son, Col. Alvarez, will also arrive
there in the course of two days with The
infantry, numbering 5000. Gen. Juvera
has lefl Mexico With 1900 troops for
Pelras Negras. situated in L'mas de
Opan, north OF this place about so miles,
the balance Of his command remain-
ing at the Notifications: Il party OF 200
n.en are 10 leave AtaIisco To-day for the
purpose OF accommodating liz the vicinity
of Poebla committing such depredations
as they may be able, and watching the
approach Of the train. 1.-THE force cons
ing to-Aialisco has for its object an ats
tack on the train they will meet with
warm reception, as there will be about
1000 troops accompanying it. Those
gone to PHI dras Negras, are, no doubt,
sent there in order to get them out Of the
city Of Mexico, for the present.
The gueirillas and robbers are almost
as violent enemies as the guerriIas and
the a nericans. A few days ago party
Of guerrillas came 10 contact with DO.
dy of robbers, whom they hung. Now,
if the robbers would hang the first set Of
guerrillas they come TO it wotild be a
sort Of Klkenney cat business.
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suinihe.

We learn that man by The name Of
HILL was found suspended from tree
BY rope round his neck, near Weoka
vile, in Talladega county, on Friday
Cd inst. HIS horse was .hrched near
him, where it was supposed he had been
foi several days. Several articles Of
clothing were found in his saddle. bags.
seseniy-hve cents In money was found
in wallet. 1t is said that he had left
home, in the northern part Of this couu-
ty, on a journey, and no one expected
such destruction by his own hands. He
has always borne an irreproachable
character, and no cause can be atui5.
utable.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-07-13

The fine steamer Star Spangled Bln-
ner, bound from New Orleans to Louis
vile, struck snag just above Baton
Rogue, and sunk in few moments. She
had on board at the time $50 Indiana
volunteers returning home, and some
900 German emigrants. Total loss es.
timated at $40, 900.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-07-13

Capt. Rice passed through this place
on Saturday las; with a poriioa of bis
company for the seat OF war. They
numbered, we learn, SO, but would re-
ceive a sufficient number at Montgom~
cry 10 complete his company. They
were fine solIierly looking Sc. of fel-
lows-jnst the boys calculated to give
the Mexicans jesse if they gel favor
able opportunity.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-07-13

The attention OF those no are desi>
rous OF procuring correct and fnll his
tory of General Taylor, and all Of his
official dispatches since the commences
ment of the Mexican war, are directed to
the advertisement of L. G. Clarke in
another column. Ii no doubt will be a
valuable work, and will be OF interest
and infinite usefulness 10 every one.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-07-13

The election OF Representative to
Con'ss TO fill the vacancy occasioned
by the death of Gen. Dromgoole, in Vir,
gnia, will take place on the first Thurs
day in August. The Dis. is dem. by sew.
everal hundred maj5rily, and the why's
will not be quite so successful in il
as TO divide and conquer.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-07-13

The blackberry imp Of the Journal
will have to grile another Chicken Tale
shortly, for his self propensity don't
seem 10 last well The animal won'I
vegitaie nrlessiiis pleniifuIly maamsa
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-07-13

Shipped, from FooI-KlIIe,'s bend, for
the uses Of J. L. Chapman. principal
editor &c. &c. Of the Selma Reporter,
one barrel Of Irish potatoes,to origin
ole Awssi1an ideas. please accept.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-07-13

A Dispensation for a Chapter at
Hayneyillee has been given, and the
Royal Arch Masons were to meet on
Saturday. 81 day of July.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-07-13

The E iitor OF the Greensboro Bea,
con denies fatty The charge made BY
the Wing party, that he had said the
"two third rule was established in the
late Convention, for the express purpose
OF defeating the nomination of Col. Ter.
~" The Wing Press, throughout the
State have harped upon this unfounded
report for some time, expressly TO arouse
the Indignation Of Col. Terr,'- friends.
But now, that Gov. Martin has With
drawn his name from the canvass, we
opine it will avail them little.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-07-13

We see communication in the last
Hayneville Chronicle, signed {" A D,le
gate, purporting TO be from this place
and in answer to an equally as uncallet
for article that appeared in that paper a
short time since, signed mo color man.
Our friend, whoever he is, could MOI
have expected, by writing an article Of
that kind, and breathing the sentiments
it did, TO add much 10 The harmony, OF
TO throw much water on the burning
flame that then was in existence. Bu
as all things have been satisfactorily
known and explained, nothing, We hope
is TO be, or can be made from the "Del-
gates" article; but, for the good of al
hands round, we would advise him tc
display a little more prudence mex
time.
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MONTGOMERY, July 10th, Is47.


DEAR SIR--I arrived in this place on
yesterday after a hard days travel
on horse back, and this morning Ihave
been looking round TO see what | could
see, and conc luded that a line to you
would be of no great disadvantage to
your paper or its reputation, more es-
pecially when | take It into considera>
ton that ii will have TO undergo some
supervision. Everything here seems 10
present the right kind of spirit, for you
may hear tho mechanics hammer and
the mason's trowel from one extre me
Of the town to the other. The State
House is located on beautiful bill. and
presents a majestic appearance from the
main part of the town. do think
am better pleased with its location, and
the general construction, than any State
Capitol | have ever seen. They seem
to be going right ahead with il indepen.
dent OF the late calamity, by which +
learn two highly respectable mechanics
were killed, and some five'other valua~
BILE workmen seriously injured, and It
no doubt will furnish some rare scenes
this fall and winter. The least can
say for the building is, that il is q hand.
some piece of Architecture, such as no
other partof the State can boast. Great
will be the Efforts made TO establish
Bank Of some kind here, during the SEES
sion Of the next Legislature. and you
democrats oughtto be on The alert. More
anon. Respectfully.
Wanted, al the Montgomery Journal
Office; two piggins filled With blackbers
res as one OF the Editors is.in such fa
as TO resort to his former, ft--also,
little brown sugar wrappsd in rag
wotId be thankfully received, The
greatest quantity Of fco'srykiIl be given
in return to any black man complying
with the above.
The highest price will be given for d
small! BABY jumper at the Journal etiice,
Montgomery. One Of the Editors is 10 q
situation which would be unnensinnable.
The highest price will be puid II Tar Il
81 } w.
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when i. ogucs &c, &c.

The editor of the Montgomery Jour.
nal, and that OF the Selma Reporter
have been giving one another some beau.
tiful specimens OF their 'chasie and high
BRED sentiment. The Reporter man
accuses Jonsey Of making overiures OF
rather an unkind nature, and intm ates
that he had better hush, or he will lei
the cat out OF the bag and in,imates al,
so, that ne took the lead in bringing Lip-
on out 1or Gov, to which the pink OF
the Journal don't seem disposed to ac-
cede, and in return, gives the IMAM Of
holiness some polite reioris in the way
OF calling him a 'ssoundfel, liar,' and
such like. II they both were put in a
bag of rascalily and shook, a prophet
could not tell which would drop out first
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-07-13
Tuscaloosa, July 3, ls47.
From the Washington Union.
The Armies in Mexico.

we iaid before our readers m las
nights Union statement o. the num'
Der OF troops which would constitute The
armies oil MAYOR Generals Scott ant
Taylor. We drew these statistics from
me INCEST authority, and they confirm
Tue statement winch we hadIpreviously
gwen upon the same high authority
we Iepnbiish portion oil our last nights
arlic'e, Tor the purpose OF refullng the
Nasty ana 'iiioeral coafges which have
oeen fabricated rom the camp, and en-
nptsea ~ certain euHors al NV "'k
New dreams, alid Malanlofas! Here
are our extracts:
~ was stated IN the onion, that when
Tue fe'n'orcemeh's which nave oeen or
ae'Fa oy 'ne var DePaf, men' Tor ma
10, Hehefais ecol, sahu Taylor shonld
al nave reached me" uesahaaon' 'hese
sene,dis would nave unper .nalo CON,
nano-'he former nearly %c.ooo, aud
'ne later nearly lo'ooO troops. Oh IN
curry al Inc AdJu'an' Generals otiice TO-
cay we are comm med u tpe correctness
OF Inc statement he'etoioi : made IN rel
eIence to the troops which have been
provide Tor IN lne heio. Inc force I'M
DER 'ne orders OF MaJof y snersi scott
eAc'unive Oh Tue 'we''e 'Non'ns men,
say o,ooo-amouhted, on the last OF
Warren, 10 upwards OF ll,oUo aggregate,
o'hce 'ha' aa'e' feiniofcemen's OF fegu''
,ars lo'u ana new reg nenisJ 10 Inc mum
oer on o,ooo' must, IL is 1eneVed, nave
reached the seat OF war m that quarter ;
which number 5y the Iastlof June, will
he sill further augmente.l bv coma q
oe su'' iu.tnei augmented ny soihe 0,
5OO-m making the aggregate force under
the orders of Gen. Scott AT that date
10 Eao. ~ 4,
OF captured towns, and is subject TO a
deduction on account of the casualties
ofthe service during the last two months.
On the other hand, however, Gen. Scott
will be further reinforced bv the quota
of volunteers under the April calls, as
signed to his command-1some 1000 ;
and by further accessions OF regular
troops-say $500. The force provided
for the main army in Mexico will not.
we have reason to believe, be less than
20.000.'
So much for Gen. Scott's army; and
now for Gen. Taylor's:
The measures taken by The War De.
partment TO reinforce the army under
Gen. Taylor, we have said, will provide
force OF at least 10 coo which, we have
every reason 10 belve. will be realized.
REGULAR TROOPS.
Fourteen companies, old regiments, (nine of artil-
, ,n and fye Of cavall y: go loo
18Th ' . 'a"'' Y; 'o"p - aSS
10th : 10 1897
"a a.. 2'4 4SS
0'"' -0O
.,,, 4,os2
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BLACKBERRY SYRuP.--The follow.
ing is the recipe for making the famous
Blackberry Syrup. No family should
be without il; all who try it will find il j
sovereign remedy for bowel complaints
4" 10 two quarts of blackberry juice
add half an ounce each of powdered
nutmeg, cinnamon, and alspice, and a
quarter OF an ounce of powdered cloves
Boil these together to- get the strength
OF the spices, and to preserve the berry
juice. While hot add pint of fourth
proof pure French brandy, and sweeier
with loaf sugar. Give child two tea
spoonsfu! three times day, and if the
disorder is mt checked, add to the guam
Iity."
~ We would recommend few do.
SEES Of the above to the sprig of the Jour-
nal, for he no doubt needs something Of
the kind
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ADn0inimaemts.

The candidates for Congress III The
9Th District will address The people at
the time and places named below:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-02


FisH-Since last report the sales of dry cod have
reached 1000 1900 quntals at So rs SO SIN About
600 bbs Mass No as south maokerel sold Mt SIS %
So go Shad sales Of 200 half bbls Connecticut were
made, the No. Is at 81 rs, and No. 2'a at So 70.
FRurT-There was no change in bunch raisns. 270O
boxes oranges and lemons sold by auction the for
mer at So ak SO 371, and the latter at SIS 10 81 20
HEMP-Sales of 100 bales American dew rotted were
made at 500 per tom Is do damaged American dressed
do sold by auction at 81 10 81 3O and II do dew rot
ted do damaged. at $50 per ton cash
LEAD remained inactive.
MoLAssEs-saies of so hhds Porto Rico made at
axe.
NAVAL SToREs-Small sales of spirits turpentne were
OF about 1000 gallons city pressed lnseed
made at Csc cash Late yesterday afternoon $500
gallons English do, sold at 62hc and to-day 1000 do
sold ~ $50. In fish oil there nsthing new. Palm
80 40 600 lbs for home use sold at &c, conditions
equivalent to a long price.
PsovIsIoSs-Small sales of new pork were made
at SIG l2% while prime steady at Sl3 60 Lard
Sales OF 1853 bbls. reported at 90. Bsef-City
worth Si3 So and prime do 50 so; $50 terces
country, sold at $40 so, and 20 - bis country
city inspection. cold at Sls % Cheese-Lots in fine
order in fair request at &c. 7sc. at which 800
boxes sold to go out of market The weather
was considered unfavorable to the sae Of lots in ordi
nary condition.
Receive have only to note sales Of 30 terces fair
quality ut So so.
sUoAn.--Sales of SO t1hds Porto Rico were made on
terms not understood There considerable parcels
of West India sugars landing
TOBACCO bales Cuba were sold by auction, at IL
a l9c., mos. There were $40 bales more advertised
but were withdrawn, prices not proving satisfactory
VENETIAN RED.l40 bbls. damaged sold ut auction at
lAc' cash.
WHALrBoNE continued firm at yesterdays quota
lions, but no sales Of moment TRANSFERRED.
WHIsKEY was dull at 25c
FREIoHrs-500 bbls engaged by an American
vessel for London at 3s 3D. and 1900 do Co. Liver
pool at 3s sd. 1000 bushels grain were engaged fol-
gagged for London at lohd. Another engagement was
reported at I'D.
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BY TIL k NJ AILS.
Affairs In Washington.
WAsHISGroS, June 81, lsa7.

WAsHiS6roN, June II, lba7.
Executive Patronage.
There is one circu instance which will prevent most
men from seeking to I'LL the Presidential Office second
term-at least until miracle shall have wrought
heathfu changeiu the tone Of public sentc nt-thst
s-that the patrona appended to the office has becos
burhen and bore The prevailing belief TO the con-
trary Is total mistake 1t " generally supposed that
every PRESIDENT desires an extend opatronsge
cuated to give addition to the streng IN Of his adm
nisraton but the fact Is, the desire for government
employment has Of late grown such extent among
the people, that tho patronage Of every administration
Is its main weakness There is great number of ar
dent friends Of the administration capable OF fnlng
svery vacancy, and greater number who think them
selves capable consulate IL vacant aud thore arc a.
the lowest calculation hundred applicantssn with
strong recommendations from political friends members
Of Congress and politicians of every character Ono
the number is selected His friendship and that Of his
hackers and friends is occurred Ninety nine are dsap-
pointed and together with heirbacksrs friends are
made bitter enemies The number Of those dsobliged
is In proportion to the number offices in the gift of the
PRESIDENT It's matter of great doubt whether Pre-
sdent can ever again be elected second term during
the first term he loses his popularity among the pe-
clans not having offices to bestow upon all
But what is much more serious matter this thing
enters largely into the legislation OF the country
member Of Congress wishes friend appointed to osa.e
His suit is Successful and he votes for administration
measures II his suit be unsuccessful he declares sue
disobigng administration Is entitled to his Gun
port and he votes accordingly He has been shockney
treated, he says lie had always sustained the adm.
traton and Notwithstanding his friend has beer denie1
that ptifu consulate But he has vote in pa- Hou.e
and he can avenge himself And he does aveuce him
self and the administration loses bis vete; All 20 uloo
sure perhaps all important to tho welfare Of the co1n
try Ia defeated because the President cannot perform
the miracle Of the oavcs and fishes
This Is no imagined Many instarce 8 OF the kin
happened at the last session Of Congress
scarcely possible to counternct this evil IL must
be allowed to itself 1t would bs awkward end In
expedient In many respects to tranrfer tho patronage
from the Executive TO any other branch of tho govern
ment. The worst consequence will be tendency to
corruption on the part Of Congress This the people
must guard against by elcctng only such as are above
petty influences. Another consequence will be 10 pre-
vent the second election Of any to the Presidency
Whether this n, or is not evil may consider In ano-
ther letter GALvIENSIs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-02

ALBANY, July lst l647.
Inc Senate met at 10 o'clock. NJ. T. Reynolds would
not accept the nomination Of Justice This fact vrs
soon announced by the Governor who nominated Tho,
McKessck, ofNewburgh, Orange county for Justice In
place of Mr. Reynolds.
Mr. Mckessick, who is a whig confirmed and his
confirmation with Mr. Whittlesey,s, transmitted to
the Governor.
The nominations OF several inspectors Of The fast
northern turnpike road confirmed
motion to discharge the Committee on Manu.ac-
lures ON the further consideration Of the nomination
Of Mr. Robetr Gear Superintendent the Onoudazs
Salt Springs was lost and the subject WAS laid upon the
table.
The Lieut. Governor sent in his resignation to take
effect ON the 9Th inst He received vote Of thanks for
the manner In which he has discharged his duties.
Mr. Albert Lester was created Lieut.. Governor and
the Senate adjourned till the sth OF September next