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Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-07-03

THREE PERsoSs KILLED ny LIGHTSING.-The city y
Rochester New York. visited soon after midnight Iu
day morning with thunder storm OF unusual violence. q
era Of the shocks heavy shake the houses like
earthquake One bolt descended with fatal effect upon
house ofMr VIM Mathews No. % Wilder street. Killing th
persons Mr.. Maihc,cS, his rife, and daughter. Il,
The night being unusually warm, they had removed the
bed to the floor right angles with stove which stood ne
the chimney the fluid descended the chimney passed dow
the soveppe through the opening in the stove door, az
thence directly the bed and through the other end
the house. As passed tho bod struck the three Pc
sons sleeping in and the clothes fire. Mr. Mathew
and his wife were killed instantly. The daughters girl te
years Of age lived hours Both parents were burnt
their arms but upon the child there are no outward injuries
She vomited quantity of blood before expiring.
Two young men, sons of Mr. NJ, sleeping in the mex
ROOM The fluid turned them upside down As soon asthey
excaed themselves they cxtnguhed the ames IN the bed
of their parents but all efforts restore them TO life proved
unavang The chimney broken in pieces and about
ten feet of the gable end Of the house was torn out
This is truly awiuy occurrence, and should operate as
caution against sleeping in containing articles that
attract the electric 1uid.-R0chesta Democrat.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-07-03

SALE OF THE LATE Residence OF JosEPH BoSAPARTE.-
The beautiful grounds and belonging the estate of
the late JosEpH NAPOLEON BoSApARTE, exking of Spain
were on Saturday sold auction for the OF $780, 800
Mr. Thomas Richards, of Philadelphia, was the purchaser
is said that the buildings alone cost 100000. The
paintings sculpture furniture &c sold much lower rates
than was anticipated articles being sold for half their
value The paintings broughtS0 to $50. Two lions and
fawn by Reubens sold for the largest sum- "Naivy of
our Saviour" by Raphael Mengs brought 600 the po
trait Of dog by Hackets brought $40. The picture OF Ma
poeon crossing the Alps, by David the popetors refused to
put up unless the of 900 bid for it. AS person
present willing bid that it passed. and will be
sent to Europe -Nelcark Advertiser, June 26.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-07-03

CurHuAuuA.-We have before several numbers of the
"Anglo Saxon American newspaper, published in the
city of Chihuahua The latest date Of 3d. and of
the news has been anticipated In number Of this paper
we notice singular illustration of 6 Jacksonism which is
said have found its way to chihuahua. Previous to the
battle of Sacramento council of affairs called Chihua
hua to devise some practical means of shielding Mexican SOL
ders from American bullets 1t then proposed and
ried that 600 bags should be filled with cotton, which the
soldiers sling their backs, and during an attack,
to carry before them Among the spos of the battle of Sa
cramento two carloads of these bags captured but it
was not until long afterwards that Mexican officer disclosed
the object to which they were to be applied.
ISL Iotl;S RpUtbHrgn
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-07-03

RURAL CEMErERIEs.-Some enteprislng citizens of Rich
mond, Virginia, have formed company and purchased a
spot of ground of about fifty extent to be devoted to
purposes of sepuue They have with bad taste given to it
the name of M. Vernon. The Wing, in speaking of the
place. says the ground selected is half large Pere la
Chaise Paris, and twice the size of Laurel H at Pha
dephia.
The citizens of Pittsburg have also followed the example of
other ces and apart grounds for Cemetery which their
good taste will no doubt render one OF the most beautiful
They call it the "Allegheny Cemetery" 1t is situated on
the left bank Of the Allegheny river about two miles from the
city, and comprises hundred and ten The
aspect of the grounds beautifully diversified, comprising
gentle hills lovely daes open lawns and thick woods,
mounds slopes copse and every variety of natural sylvan
scenery From the higher grounds may be had fine views of
the cities Psbug ard Allegheny, and of the surrounding
country.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-07-03

TERRIBLE AccIpESr.--The freight train the Camden
and Amboy Railroad from Philadelphia to New York, on,
Friday night ran off the track with terrible crash, destoy
ing two cars killing three immigrant passengers the spot
and very badly woundng three Others The reains
Of the three killed were deceny inferred at Amboy.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-07-03

The Dublin Horticultural Society has recently oric,y
enormous premiums and the Edinburgh h0''''
another, for blue Dahlia
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-07-03

DR.. HExRr TESSEST, of Thibodeaux, Louisiana, az
formerly of Delaware dro,cned the afternoon of {
5th instant at the mouth of Bayou Laourche. He and
friend were swimming the Bayou, when the stronge
tide running at the time swept him outnto the Gulf and
fore assistance could reach him he sunk exhausted.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-07-03
THE STATE OF INDIANA.

The exeron which INDIANA has made to re-esabish 4
credit appears have been made in the proper spirit andw
the determination to maintain the position which has b
assumed The of suspension in which she had permit
her obligations remain, operated as to reduce their m
ketable value nominal but now the detern
nation to reestabish their credit is fast putting her obgaio
upon footing of equality with that Of other paying State
As confidence is assuming her t the value of her stoc
has been increasing and consequence they have risen m
S23 to S4s within short period. No is Sc
why they should not be at par most holders belle
they will.
The cedtable exerton which the State has made and
good tone she has assumed in the arrangement have be-
in equal good spirit by the creditors of the State. He
monious action and mutual confidence the resuta
calculated have the best effect the business be n
acted. The bond-holders having appointed their pt
an individual in whom they and the public had confdelc
and who by his business TACT every way fitted for
place. the Governor of Indiana his part, has made ID
b. Palmer Esq of the best appointments for Trustee III
could have been made. Mr. Palmer has had yearse
perence in the financial business Of the State of Indiana
her Treasurer and enjoyed the confidence of the citizens
those who know him he is said to be sound udcions
in all respects safe man.
The trustees have Just concluded the meeting Fort Wayn
and closed the organization OF their duties by appointing
officers and putting the entire machinery operation in
diana Land offices established at Logansport in
northern section Of the State and Washngon Davis
ty, in the southern section.
We refer to the matter of public interest. The emit
country is interested in seeing the States Of the Union eav
the ranks of tie repudatng nonpaying list-Ctn Gd7
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-07-03

Two MES HuNG FOR MURnEn.-Two men were executed
for MURDER at Toronto Canada, Tuesday forenoon last
The name of one Hamilton and that of the other Tur-
ney The former hung for the murder Of an old man.
with whom he had some pecunary difficulty, in settling which,
he asserted upon the scaod they got into quarrel and
coming to blows he hit the old the head and killed
him. These facts he stated just previous to the rope being
placed around his neck.
Turney seems to have been hardened and desperate vii
lain Some time since he murdered while engaged in
a row. Previous being executed he came out upon the
scad and addressed the assembled thousands in speech OF
half hour moe in the of which he acknowledged
that the murder which he about suffer the penalty
of the law was the siEM which be had committed in the
course of a few years
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-07-03

DIstsTER.-A most singular and distressing disaster
CURED Kngsland forge, in Wisboro Tuesday evening
last by the bursting of of cinder just drawn from the
fire, by which three persons shockngy burnt, leaving
little hopes of their recovery Those injured s. Whit
comb, John Foster, and a lad named Hamer; they were
standing the fire the time of the explosion and the
front part their persons burnt and mangled deaduy
Yesterday considered that Foster past all hope but
for Mr. Whcomb and the boy there yet prospect
of their recovery The explosion occasioned by the
throwing quantity Of water upon the cinde it ran from
the fire. which becoming enclosed within the shell formed by
the cnder cooled the steam generated exploded the mass
with tremendous force, doing considerable damage to the
building One man was thrown nearly thirty feet doing him
slight injury the fore plate of the fire. weighing $50 pounds
blown through the roof tearing away the aer and plank
for ten feet square-Essec countY ~ Y) RepHbhcnn.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-07-03
SPEECH OF MR. ]. F. BELL,
OF KENTUCKY

o., he bill TO Increase The Pay Of the TolunieerS,
and 10 grant Bo,uty land IN certain cases.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-07-03

The Memphis Enquirer Of Thursday, the 10Th instant
states that Mr. Joseph Aiken respectable citizen of that place.
was stabbed through the hea~ with large bowcknife by
returned volunteer named Nat Urscy, Of Capt Cooks com
pany lie died instantly Ursey tried before an Ex-
aminng Court and held to give bail in the sum OF S5ooO
with securities in like sum- default OF which he was
committed TO prison.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-07-03

AFFECTING DEATH.-CoL j.. d. EDwARDs, principal Of
the New Jersey Oil Cloth Manufacturing Company at Eliza
bethown died Boston Thursday afternoon OF injuries
received the railroad in the morning Being in the cars
from Providence Boston, he stepped upon the platform Tor
the stopping place Mansfield, and just as the
train started thrown between the platform and the next
car, with his right the track The cars passed
over his arm, cutting of boVacn the elbow and shoulder
He was taken Boston and conveyed to the Massachusetts,
Hospital where proper surgical and medical aid was afforded
He fingered great agony for twelve hours and expired about
o'clock p NJ. ProvdentialIy his daughter (Mrs James
W. Woodruff Of Elzabeth,own) and her were with him
TO minister TO his necessities in the dreadful extremity
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-07-03

DEAra AT BALL.--A late London paper says :" On
Tuesday week festive party given BY Lieut. ooonel iz-
maurice his residence in Berkeley street, Chcenham was
shocked by the awuy sudden death Of one Of the guests
young lady named Qunea who had formerly been gov
erness in the family The deceased had after supper dane
cd quadre and had just paaken OF an ice, when she was
suddenly taken ill., became nsensibe and, though medical
gentleman present Of the party she expired with
in few minutes"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-07-03

New IpEA AGREAT MAS.-A things are great or small
by comparison The following anccdoc, besides having the
merit Of being true affords new standard OF greatness
shecp-amer in the Highlands remarkable for the amount OF
his stock and sae while boasng night over his cups Of
his dongs Fuk and the number OF his ocks was
interrupted by of his companions with the remark
you arc making yourself great the Duke of We'll
Iington" "1he Duke Of Wellington" replied the other,
with look Of astonishment untinctured with pity II
easy for the Duke Of Wellington to put down his men al
Waterloo men here and there, up and down the
fields but let him try put down thousand sheep foryc
black cattle at Fasirk Trys and it's my opinion he'll make
a very confused business OF it. STIRLING Journal
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-04-22

DIR. d3GhS0.NS PiLE ElfBRO C37YONr
Warranted to Care

TUE success that has followed the rsc f,he Embrocaticn
* "A tn eifs ts disease, has ,ea truly astonishing
FHseians now ad, Ire thor aa,s ia { it. as the only
Pile hlt,ICINE.
- l,'i'a 10 rs oN positive remedy for the Piles
is to rure that Noticeable itcin which very
n ANA h's MS loeatonn Tie parts the Piles
fiiE5 Pi.ESi Plies. Lf2lly Important
z'nlen1n H. name IS appended to this certificate
w.. nova IA a., rty, also through the Western and
- ''Aesn States. IhsilorHl.iIn is valuable
~ :. PallAbEfrHlB, Feb, 10th, 1916
Dr. y; J4eAsoN-psar sir;-4ou cnquircd Of NE what
2' mao derived from the If yoar Pie Imbrocaion
iz' 72ni to 3te 10 yoa that have been afflicted with
Wy trouble some disease, the Piles the last ten o
eur, ana nlae vas Of The most painful KIND
g.. me 10 give np business. Lad tiled almost e'
~ a "l med enc recommended for the cure ci the Ple
bat With NoIy ie benefit, wle, during The last fall csrd
al rNea' persons who had been cured by use Of yor En-
"'a''' and finally was induced myself to try it Atr
' e bottle was entirely relieved, and have had no
- ~ o return Of the disease. The cure, have ea',
70 DC Vel perma II it will be ofany ad, antas
mos who arc sntary afflicted, you this note for ina
Sc ana may also rcr any who may wish an!
! Hi'cr information The subject Respectfully,
Gro. HELMicE 357 Lombard 1t
For sale in I.ynehburg, by u. r. LYMAN,
March ll-W20J Druggist
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-04-22


Fsssa tae Z. s. alss as aaa psinaesaJi, Review.
I'll 2 & On r. : ST.
IN AS 4 a. slolRNrY.
TIE mssasf sss b.t.ss Asf ata,
Vel saa1sl ]. WAS, ana bright,
Vine laasy aaaaei ths far,stples,
Aasd tas, sistry n. 1t.
She heard them not-thoss wind swept rnes,--
for or scroll sls lung.
That hare her husbands voice Of love,
a nhsa that lows was young.
Aud thrice her son beside her knee
BesasAl Der hvorng eyr,
And thrice her li-qnF daughter spoke,
Before she made reply.
40, little daughter many kiss
IafAs il this treasured line
Ard boy,=-a f,taer- counsels ioad,-
And tender prayers are time.
Thou hast hi rroad and afehiug brow,
Thou hast hiss eve Of lame,
Al b. the purpose Of Oh, soul,
THY saaNafa course the SANE =
Then, as Sic drs,v ITEM 20 1cr arms,
Uaus a5f Eifc'ealsDaai e'ae
teaf, thst ehaedil a5nd siaIk,
Tbs tsar o. oFc and lti3e.
ST. tao' heg #sat f5m ia rest,
Aal las a. On aof LH,e.
"Tlaauee r has seen Ely siIc" she aid,
natbs.i he fl,a3af lice.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-04-22
Enr Esrats.

4 VERY desirable FAMILY RESIDENCE. con.
"a yeuieut 10 business. For par icuacs enqu raof
JAMES Il. SMITH.
Feb. % is S.snoftbp Big Cite iot.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-04-22

SAMU FL YOUNG.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-04-22

,,, Ian + Seh adn.isttator of John W p..,,.r
a. " 'i# ss"e in LIS own gi. and as adnir f",'
~, 81 - inessse .tJon# Bsgwel dej nae
"a '''ei III a>u, fas,qg! Thomas = CO.. 80 ~ hgh
. exc and Joha H. G.sLe, the last ni1r,f ,iho''
i t"- ty-JHe yeafs, mani U.9ei The age
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-04-22

IlR'dNA SIT rl,-s hsld ia the e,-,s.,.,- ---s
cointy court Of Campbell county on Mn 1hse Of the
day Of April ISL u 'tohday, the 9Th
-, Lee Bailey, admire bouis non with III. ua,
tomas haey s. decd James Terry and Msr q
and c8o oo ~ H-i i and Many his wife Cred r.
Nafah 5 Bailey, 'iai5 ms hs wife AMI
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-23

The FATHER OF THE NAVAL SCHOOL Thomas Coin
with the dead Who did not know him. For thr
his energy and honesty OF character made him o
OF the first OF the shipping masters" of the Untd
States. Shipping as he did, thousands of sailors eye1
year, he became Intimately acquainted with the requa|
mens OF commerce and oil the navy, in all relating
the efficient manning OF ships. His sagacy iorI
saw The scarcity OF men which now exists, when Cd
ships of can scarcely enlist one man per day, al
the Mexican war is consequently proiraced; and Wild
merchantmen, laden with food for the starving MI
lions of Ireland and Scotland, are DELAYED, from day I
day, from want of seamen and his philanthropy adj
patriotism induced him TO undertake, from his own Ef
waite resources the expense OF inducing Congress a
ablish naval school BY outlay OF upwards (
efforts were crowned with limited success Thousan
of the sailors now afoat, to MI. Coin debt \
gratitude for the first rudiments OF nautical educaD
He empruucally the friend OF the poor mans I'll
and whilst he quarrelled with the good fortune
those who obtained commissions in navy fromhh
venttous birth, be strenuously advocated the claims
the children of poverty who possessed talent and wC
Mr.. Coins plan would have been of incaculabe A
vantage, had he lived to carry out IFS details, with
assistance OF liberal Congress; but his good deeds
after him. Several large cities have awarded him puS
thanks and we trust that the ingrautude with VIII /
some have treated his labors, will not deter Others
attempting to complete what he so well began.
His sudden death superinduced BY his extraNH
nary exertions, night and day, in the arduous labG
manning the ships of war hastily prepared for the
squadron. He died blessing his country, and is noun
and Odd Fellows institutions followed his remains, VI
many mourners TO Greenwood Cemetery, where, Al
a life of usefulness he sleeps in peace.
All the shipping in port American and foreign VI
their colors half mast, throughout the day,
of respect.---Netr York Herald
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-23

The wealth of the west is accommodating in great ouar
titles at every depot between Albany and Chicago MAI
ng for the canals and rivers 10 open to be poured I'M
the lap OF the metropolis OF the New World LETT,
from Albany says:
"At Syracuse, the teams have been turned away ror
the depot by hundreds, because there was no longg
room for the reception of the grain, the provisions IN
endless varieties Of the productions OF western hand
that hears of famine and knows only OF abundance
THE grain trade OF Albany since the last fall Of snow
has been enormous. Ii is positive fact that in a city
900 inhabitants such has been the quantity of farmer
arriving with the products OF their farms, that no Sta
bling could be had for the horses. Every tavern an
inn than overlooking, and it became necessar
to go for miles out of town 10 find the necessary cor
veniences for the teams.
There will be tremendous pressure OF early bus
on the canals so soon as opened-probaby unel
ampled-or there never was so much freg ht denanii
instant transportation.
at will take a fleet of boats al once and wel.i
formed man told that he estimated the tolls of Isl
al three millions, without fail, probably more"
Baltimore Argus
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-23

In the British House OF Commons, January 90, Mr.
Barclay SAID he wished to call the aitentonof the Il
eminent 10 a communication which had appeared mi
Times et the sth instant, stating that the Mexican q
eminent were issuing letters OF marQue directed agat
the United States 1t represented that letters OF
uralizaon would be furnished TO Englshmen TO end
them to avail themselves of these patents. 1t was IA
years since letter OF marQue had been issued, andl
might have been hoped that the improved civilization
humanity OF Europe would have prevented the lssui
any such arocious document again. He wished to !
the noble lord, the Foreign Secretary whether any
sure had been taken on the part OF government to 4
press such proceeding, According TO the Courier y
cais, the French government had announced thai |
French subject who made use of such letters OF maj |
would forfeit his quality oil FrenchInan and be ireaie
pirate, and i, was TO be hoped that there as N
so great n crime
Lord Palmerston remarked, that when question !
put TO HIM week before by the honorable and lea [
member from Bath, he explained, in reply, that the
ment just alluded to not an advertisement frsm
Mexican consul, but was put forth by very well M
ing, and probably a very expert gun-maker on Low
hill, who advertised that at his shop copy of the
OF marque might be seen He, ULord Pamerston,l
ever, had communicated with Gen. Mendoza, who Ii
the other day presented letters as charge daiialres
Mexico and who stated that no person auhoI
10 issue letters OF marque IN this country Gen Men
showed hm the regulations under which they mig NJ
issued and he had referred them TO the Queens A
cate to ascertain how far they bore upon the law Of
country Every one knew that under the foregn
lisment act it not legal To equip any vessel for
vice against another state without the consent
crown; and, IN virtue of that act three vessels bal
seized as forming part OF the eypeloa OF G. Flores
another vessel had been detained which il was sass
was about 10 proceed to the coast of Portugal The ~
orable gentleman referred to a French paper sain
communications had been made in which parties
under letters of marque were declared liable TO p
ment for piracy. He Q.ord Palmerston) apprebs
that there was no power to issue any such deca7
to the liability ol British subjects abroad; and he
be very reluctant 10 see any case in which il she's
thought competent TO declare that any British 50
abroad should be treated "a pirates, unless they
found guilty of an offence which BY the law Of %
was considered plratical
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-23
by H. GREEN. .g,rfSonecr.

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE AT
ancilon-On Friday, the 18th instant shall SELL At
the residence Of lady declining housekeeping on 7t
street. between and Streets near the Inelgencer OF
nee at 10 O'Clock, good lot of furniture, consisting
Of in part
Mahogany sdeboard and bureaus
DO dining, breakfast, and other tables
Bedsieads and wardrobes
Feather bed and bedding mattress &c.
brussels, ingrain and step carpets
Washstands and toilet sets
China, glass, and crockery ware
With many other articles necessary cnumerate
Terms Az Of and under S25 cash all sums over
So credit of sixty and ninety days or satisfactorily
endorsed, bearing interest
March l9-3TuTh&F A. GREEN Auc,io,eer
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-23

NEW MUSIC, this dny recelved.-WM. FISCHER
IN Pennsylvania avenue, doors of 18th street
has this day received tie following music, which viii be
sold reduced prices
One word with thee music by Hodson
Sequel To Fanny Gray music by Mrs Wyde
I'm merry, yet I'm sad music by G. White
Oh sing that saddening strain by Mrs Black
wood
They bid me forget thee music by Mrs. Blackwood
The Only Child; music by Jos. p Knight
Old Willow Brook music by T. A. Fay
Speak Gently; music by E. B. 'ohnszewz
The Little Maid music by the Hutchinsons
Terences farewell 10 Kathleen music by Patrourel
Happy Home of my Childhood by Geo. Hood
Oh weep not music by II. Russell
Sally in our Alley; by Templeton
None remember thee by Mrs. Norton
Oh sing that song again; Schubert
oh come with me- music By Burgnuller
In the Greenwood Free music by Richards
The Angels Watch music by Fessenden
Aud must they part; music by Weig
Old Year, fare thee well music by j. Long
The Dream is DER music by Geo. Lndley
Happy heart could thy beating be by Larenn
Wake my Love music by Loder
] cannot flatter if / would by Loder
With thee now W i'll weep by Larenu
My Forest Harp; music by r. Strong
March q
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-23

From the Albany Argu.
The Evening Post is engaged, through Washingto
correspondent in assaling Mr. Maclay for his absence
the final question on the Wilnoi proviso The corr
pendent accuses him of having been purposely abseb
and far from intending 10 for the proviso If he h,
been present of writing several letters to prominent cor
stiiuens of his explaining and apoIogzing for his form.
vote in favor of the proviso, and avowing his detemn
ton 10 reverse IT, We hope that the Posts correspoD
ent is well informed in this latter view OF Mr. Aacav
position; for has in favor Of the proviso was NOT
accordance with the sentiments of the great BODY of
democratic constituents But these attacks upon him
in the spirit significantly exposed by Judge Strong
the spirit OF the sssecret circular"