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Captain Dacarc, | tank YOU sarc. for
my Government despatch and my law
books
go below! you frog eating; sallow "a
cen wrctch,' was the only reply of the
proud Bri,on
Ere long however snil was deserted
on the edge Of the distant horizon. Her
gradually increasing size gave token that
she approachcd-and, as she neurcd TO
view, the tapcring spars and the graceful
trim OF The yankee were seen.
Captain Dacrc, with glass in hand, had
observed her from mere spcck, and us
soon as he was satisfied that she was an
American, gave vent to the widest cy-
preston Joy. He paced the deck with
eXutlng step-swore he would take that
snip IN fifteen minutes and to crown his
anticipated triumph, directed that l,ons.
head OF molasscs be hoistcd upon deck. to
treat the ID yankees.
Strange rs it may appear, this order
was actually obcycd. And at almost the
first the Constitution struck the hogshcad,
It's contents spreading over ,hc deck, con.
duccd, no doubt, to the Glcrricrc's de-.
feat.
Our Frcnchman, who was mcanwLilc n
silent, though no, an unintcrcsted obscrv.
or OF what was passing before him, onoin
put on his most winning s,nie, and re.
Marked
Captain Dacrc, sarc wild your pcrmis.
sion stay upon dc deck and sec dc fipht.'
Go TO the dcyil!' responded tie vain
and s'!t concci'cd boaster-now busted in
preparations tor a bold and brilEan, n. y
chicvcmcu,.
Our hero was soon snugly cnsconced
amongst the rigging; and lhc two vessels
continued gradually and silently to, ap-
proach each other. The Constitution
having now got within reach of the enc.
my S long guns, the scene that followed
is described by the lively l'renchnan:
Captain Dacre he sail dis way, and den
he sail dat way, and den he go-6oom!
ne Yankee man, he say noting, but
still keep comm.
Again Captain Dacrc sail dis way, and
den ne sail dat way, and again he 90
boom!
'Ennn, dc Yankee man 90 pop, pop,
pop' pop, pop.
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TO PRESERVE IRISH POTATOES
FOR SEED - yt ss4z,l

;4Mr. WA. Lewis. a corres esPondentsof
the Milledgeville Recor rder,s informs the
editor TINT he5is' in possession Of a method
y'for preserving Irish Potatoes for seed
through the winter, which, from Shis, own
experience, he knows to be good md un-
expensive.-The season for digging with
ussis passed, but we nevertheless spublish'
! Mr.. Lewis directions, which may prove
Fsof saryiceto some Of urreaders next year.
The method is this:-- as 3.
About the 18th Of September, when the
vines become perfectly dead, n digIhy po-
tntoes witha sprouting hoe, being careful
moi. to cut, or in any manner to bruisc
them. next dry them cfIectunlly inthe
sunshine, taking care by covering them
over with boards atsniglit, that no rain or
dew falls uponthem! during the process of
drying. When they have taken the sun.
two or three days and arc thoroughly
dried prepare circular abcd, little
elevated, in tho centre ofathc patch in
which the potctocs grew, sufficiently, large
to hold as lnany potntoes as Iwish to pre-
serve for my seed. then procure some
chatiy dry stable,manure, such as, usually
COlleCtS llllQCF lilc tlOuSiiS5Aoi III uiC SoiI'-
eys orthc stable, (nnd the drier the better, }
and sprinkle it on the bed to tie dcpsh of
two inches, pressing the hill with shoy-
cl or spude us compactly as possible: /
then put on thick coating Of oat and
wheat straw, and cover all up with com
mon soil to the depth Of, 20 inches or tHe
feet. No shelter or other covering is ne
ccssary to preserve them through the wet-
test and co'lcst winter.
When planting time. arrives, draw thl
dirt away with weclingshoc, ,sld thepoI
tatocs will be found rs yellow, sound an
dry, rs when covered up in the fall.
I will remark that have never failct
and never knew any one fail, in keepin
Irish potutocs through the winter scaso
who carefully pursued the foregoing 4
rcclions in putting them up.
Ifthosc who are in the habit Of buyin
their seed potatoes every spring, becaua
they have cot been able heretofore to pre
serve them through thewintcr, will pul
lssue strictly the directions above given,
is my opinion that expense they will ncN
J er have TO incur again, but will be obvi;I
ted e!fectually., Ifsuch persons will fol-
low my advice and fail would not hessE
tatc here 10 undertake to pay ior thc#
seed myself, or furnish them witho,E
charge. .& & B
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From ihe South C1rO'ini0n.
MONTHLY CALENDAR OF HOI
TICULTURE.. &c.
FOR NOVEMBER.

PEAs.-Ihc first crop Of peas may !
planted about the commencement OF tn +
month. 1t is usual to begin with carl
varieties as the Frames, Charletons M
Flotspurs: we prefer however to plant
this time the Dwarf Marrowfat and DIVA
Imperial. The others will come I'M
blossom too carly, and be likely to [
killed at that time, for they are most tel
der when in blossom. Towards the ell
of the month general crop may be pla1
ted. The best carly varieties, are stlH
Double blossom Frames, Eeny CharlY
tons and Bishops Dwarf, the latter is the
very best for small garden, especially ii
in a city, as it docs not grow more thar
IL or Is inches high They may there
fore be planted in rows 10 inches apart,
and dropped SO rs TO have one plant every
= or 3 inches, for they branch very much
and arc very prolific. The others may
be planted in rows feet apart. These
rows may be either planted single or dou-
bic; if tho former, let the peas occupy a
space OF inches i'll width. If you have
two rows, let these be about nine inches
apart, and the peas dropped in line; be-
tween each double let there be nj least 4
feet space. For succcssional crops, plant
the Dwarf Marrowiat, Dwarf Imperial,
Prnssian Blue, and Knight Marrowfat..
AS these grow later, they will require
from 6 10 8 feet bctweenithc rows. They
slsuld have bushes stuck along the rows,
as soon rs they are 6 inches high to sup
porithcm. This should not be neglected.
BEANs.-Any of the varieties of the
picia Fabn may now be planted. The
varieties usually sown, arc the early Ma
zagon, Windsor, and Early Lcbon.
Have rows made three feet asundcr, and
drop the beans 2 or 3 inches apart.
CABBAGEs.-You may vet transplant
osn Cabbages for spring use, if you have
neglected in former months. The plant
should be from European seed. You
may also SOW seeds, but they will need
protection from the cold weather, cspcci-
ally when they first come up.
TUKNIrs.-lf you can obtain Europe
an seeds, we would advise that some be
planted early this month If they sur.
vive the winter, you will have them fine
in the spring, when those from American
seed are running TO seed. A little straw
thrown over The beds, will protect rhcm
in severe weather.
SrINAcI.--Somc more spinach may be
sown should il be needed, or the first crop
have failed from any cause.
CARRoTs.--lf dcsirous Of having sue
ccsson CT young Carrots, for soup, &C.,
n few may still be maturcd. There is
not however much chance Of success un-
less the winter be mild.
LErTucE.-Gou may continue to set
Lettuce as they will yet succeed very
well. For directions sec former monhs.
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ssssI sayisto Captain Da ssare, sWSid
your permlssienI 60 below 4s..sii 100 Rot
Shcrel' Ss So S ~, rs,
..s He Went Below;;t the action continued
and resulted insthe capture ooftile British
frigate: ;sj 's8. 9s9 % !,
When the; firing had censed; our little
Frenchman peepefi ii tiilie lie hatchways,, Ees-
pied tone of1icerslike nian, and Captain
Dacreshandins his sword The trdif
sflashed upon him in an niDstant. He rru,sl-
cdupon him in IAN instant. He5srushed
upon deck; and finding himself again at
liberty he capered abolitflike one Posses.
tsed - Fipallyadvancing tothe nowsmute
and fallen Dacre, he said, with an airthat
dcfies our humble pen, &sslS
You tell me, sare, ycu take dis ship in
fifteen minute, BY garshc take you!
Nop, sarc.' added he, with "a low and
bitter emphasis, Itank yo,tffor, ,,ny gopcrn-
snlcnt despatch and 1aae 6ooks.,' 81
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SUMTER D. ls47.

ONIoNs .ANDsL LEEKs. IF not tfnnsplantel
outSlast month, they should not be.neglcc.
ted any longer. For directions see Oc-
tober. s
ASPARAGUS BEDs-.-- Should nov, be attcp-
dcd TO-, the tops all cuts down, a large
quantity of manure spread over the beds,
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Misrrllai,
ssWoMAN.

aTis not in hours Of gladness s,;s
That woman's love is SHOWING;
But when we pine in sadness,
Neglected and alone.
''Tis pot.WheH hopes are brightest,
" henS hlestlxith alive love, :.
NortWhen dur hearts is lightest, '5E
Can we her value prove. s,
But whenSthe ties are broken
Which bind us unto earth,
And by the world lorsaken,
We TnEN7can feel her worth.
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From t,ie Ae Ncp Orleans Erening iiercnry
TO THE VOLUNTEER.
No marble slab above him lies, @
No token greets her longing eye,
10 tell where sleeps the stricken one,
Awidowed niothor's only son..
Cold. cold in>death the soldier sleeps,
And to his heart the dcaih-worm crnops,
That heart in death, now cold and still,
sS That living knew but glory's thrill.
Noworl OF praise his country gave,
!. And vet he died his land to save;
{. Unsllr;nking!y his breast he harcd,
And icarlessly the peril dared.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1847-11-17

Tho United States have formed treaties
with all the preceding tribes of Indians, from
the year IT'S TO 1887. The Delawares made
the first treaty, and the Choctaws and Chick-
asaws the last. There are other treaties
made up to 1914. $50 a
For superintenden,s, agents, annut;es, and
|other expenses, the United States pay over
two millions Of dollars annually; and for
lS45, more.
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How TO GET RID OF A cE.HUNrER.
Ono of tho Secretaries of State for the
United States struck out good mode of
getting rid OF an intruder in n particular
case. 1t appears that tho door keeper of
the sccretary's office was remarkably
ob'igng, which proved quite the thing for
rabid oilice-seekcr, who managed to got
in every day and bother the secretary.
When the annoyance had continued three
or four days, the secretary stepped up one
morning to the door-keepcr, and inquired
whether no knew what that man came
after daily. Yes said the functionary,
'an office, suppose True; but do
you know what Office 2 No, sir.' Well,
IL, l VIII tell you-hc wants your place.
mo meeting next morning between the
otiice'secker and the polite door-keeper is
said to have been rich, from the peculiar
manner in which tho intruder was infor.
med the secretary was not at homo.
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two millions Of dollars annually; and for
lS45, more.
A ToucHlNc INcIpaNT. A friend has
communicated to us the following: A
son OF the Rev. Doctor GouldinG. who
was one Of the Gorgia regiment of Vo-
|lunteers, whilst at Vera Cruz, saw Tes.
lament lying among some rubbish that
had been thrown out, anu picked itup,
dIscovered,2upon looking through it, the
name of Brown, with the names of the
places through which his company had
passed on their march to the scat Of war:
beginning with barnwell, Charleston, &c.
The last place named wasthe Island Of
N-obos. 1t was ascertaincd that5its owner
died at Vera Cruz. Mr.. Goullinr nut
the Testament in his knapsack, and con.
s!dcratcly brought it back home with him,
when his regiment was discharged; and
sent by his brothcr-in-law, the Rev. Mr..
Reid, who handed it to the Rev. Mr.. Hen
ry, who has, ere this, no doubt placed this
precious mcmcnto Of dear son, in the
hands Of the pious, bcrcavcd father, Col.
Brown, Of sBurnwell.
What feelings is this incident calcula-
ted TO bring up. This treasure contain.
ing the Plad tidings Of the Gift Of Mer.
ciiul God to his fallen. creatures thus care
fully proscrved,t to the latest moment Of
his life, by this young man; receiving
comfort in his las. moments, it is reasona
bic to believe, from itsheavcnly teachings,
when no other friend was near ! and at a
time when, although his suffering BODY
was Tar dlstrnt from those he most loved
on earth, yet he was taught resignation 10
his fate, andthe aspirations of his latest
breath must have been for blessings on
them. May this same book be treasured
up, and may its consultations be abundant-t
~ shared by his hereaved family and
friends. What pangs has this acc,rsed
war not brought to many hearts in our
land? An awful responsibility rests
somewhere.-Colun,Jia Telegraph.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22
Cincinnati.

The second child born in Cincinnati, says
The ST. Clairsville Gazette, still lives and has
no, seen the middle age of life while CInc'nna-
ii contains sO,O 900 inhabitants! The old pioh-
eer who first settled where Cincinnati now
stands. when Ohio was wilderness, walks
among us hearty and stoug, amid lhrong OF
two millions of souls
And the first child born OF American parents
west of the Allegheny mountains, who knew
Washington as surveyor on the banks OF the
Kama VIA, whan The whole northwest, wlhIm-
material exceptions, was In possession oi Inc
savage is ye, alive and scarce numbers more
.han four score and ten yet in her day she
Witnessed lhe growth of an Empire; the peo.
ping OF the mighty valley between ihe base ol
he Blue Ridge and Rocky Mountains
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22
.EOB PRINTING.
Did God SO Will il 2
BY ELIZA COOK.

BY ELIZA COOK.
Did God so will it! Truth is in the tone
That so arraigns the evil deeds of man,
And worshiperS at the Eternal Throne
VIII breathe il forth in face of mortal ban.
We note dark scenes that crowd upon our eyes,
Rousing the bosom but to chafe and chill il;
Oh, who shall gaze, nor feel The question rise
Did God so will it!
Tie holy word, typed by the gentle bird
OF holy peace, is often yelled around
As a fierce war-cry-scaring while It's heard,
Batting and baying where bold thought is found.
"Be merciful," is the divine behest;
Priests with the mission, how do ye fulfill it!
Even as tyranny and strife attest
Did God so will it
The red-skinned savage holds his hunting field
AS Natures heritage by human law,
Content with what the bush and river yield,
lis rugged wigwam and his twany squaw.
But the smooth white face drives him back e. back;
Let bis voice tell of right, and might shall still IT,
Till his free steps are thrust from their own track
Did God SO will it!
The heirs of fortune eat, drink, laugh. and sleep,
Scarce knowing Winters cold from Summers
heat;
Strange contrast with the lank pinched forms that
creep
With rooaes heads, and bleeding, hearthlesS feet.
While sated Wealth reclihes to Gull and sip,
Where the full feast is decked with fowery fillet,
Wonder and Hunger ask with moody lip
Did God SO will it
IT is fit question when the coward hand
Deal. needless anguish to the patient brute;
Proud upright thing of clay, thou had'st command
To rule but not to torture the poor mute.
When thou would's urge the brave steed to task,
Knowing the mean, inhuman work will Kill it,
Uearest not thou the voice of conscience ask
Did God SO will it!
Crime clothed in greatness holds wondrous claim
On the worlds tenderness-tis is few will dare
To call foul conduct by its proper name
When it can prowl and prey in golden lar;
But let the pauper sn-Virtue, disgraced,
Rears a high seat, and Vengeance stern must
fill it.
Justice, thy bandage is not fairly placed
Did God so will il!
IT'S fit question TO be put TO man
When he would trample hearts already sad,
Reckless what pressing trials crowd the span
OF others days so that his own is glad
T is broad taxing, but the chainless mind
VIII dare to raise the doubtings that shall thrill IT,
Inquiring oft, mid factions base and blind,
Did God so will il s?
WHO can look out upon the earth, and see
Much that is there, without startling fear
That Man has darkly set the upas tree
Where Nature gave him vineyard fruits 10 rear!
Sorrow, oppression, carnage. madness pain
Read the worlds record--note how these shall
fill it;
Shrink not, but question straight with heart and
brain,
Did God so will it?
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22

Jest as we got cleverIy under way they sung
ou, that the passengers should gel ready Tor
landing So must cul my yarn off here Tor
the present, bul likely as Iot you'll hear from
me again.
Your old friend,
MAJOR JACK DOWNING.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22
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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22

The msguetc Telegraph basing taken the
,l,oe ou, of lightning. IL is ssla mat anSee
has invented machine 70 axe ihe noise oo
o. ,hunder
The best dancing unes archie morning songs
OF lie birds.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22

When Mr.. Polk told The New Workers that
lie fell pround, because freemen were comPe-
,enI 10 eject iheII own rulers, Pfeaiice thinks
he ouoht 10 have fell humble al The reflection
thai they had chosen ruler 80 ioeonPeien' as
he IL,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22

Pride has started more meo than famine.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-09-30
Democratic State Convention.

The democrats of the State Of Indiana request.
ed to appoint delegates to represent them in a State
Convention 10 be held at indianapolis on the Sh day
of January, 1913 which convention will nominate
delegates 10 tile National Democratic Convention for
the nomination Of candidates for the Presidency and
Vice Presidency. Also, to take iaio consideration the
appointment of Presidential electors.
By vote Of the committee, each county is re-
Quested to elect lis Delegates at the earliest practical
bic PERIOD and less if possible, than its represent
tation in the General Assembly. 1t is desirable, how
ever, to have as large representation possible
If BIZ order Of State Central Committee
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-09-30
RIoon1narnr. sspt. l1lh. ls41.

MEssRs. CHAPnAss-Genflemen: AT the request OF
many Of your subscribers and very many Of your demo-
cratic friends ia this aud in fact in other Of the
adjoining counties. few of the citizens have prevailed
upon Professor Read furnish with copy Of his
ercens and patriotic speech delivered upon the occasion
OF the Of volunteers home and their psrIcpa
ton of barbecue rendered them by the citizens Of Monroe
county We humby conceive that the equal Of Professor
Reads speech for sound reasoning faithful record of his
orical facts connected with the Mexican war, aud truly
American sentiments well expressed not TO be found in
Indiana upon any similar occasion. You will do the
friends in this region of country favor by inserting the
same in your valuable and extensively circulated sheet
Very respectfully, are your friends. &C..
PARIS G. DUNNING,
w. G.. TARKING TON,
MILTON McPHErRIDGE,
JAMES HUGHES,
ELIAS ABEL,
j. NJ. BERRY.
MEssRs. G. A. and j p. CHAPMAN,
Editors Stale Sentinel.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-09-30

LAFAYETTE AMI INDIANAPOLIS RAILROAD We
informed by gentleman from Clinton county that
the prospect of having this road speedily made Is
quite faterng. Great interest and activity prevail
in relation to tie matter. The citizens of Clinton
county subscribed $50, eco of stock in week s
time, and petition signed by majority of all the
voters in the county will be presented TO the board Of
commissioners asking them To take 5 COO addition
al stock provided Frankfort, the county scat be made
point. With this understanding. Clinton county
Will raise at least 100000 in few days. We un-
Gersand that to make Frankfort point, it will only
increase the distance about miles. 1t is crafty
ing to that there is prospect Of having this road
built and if all lie counties tie line would come
up like Clinton, fears need be entertained Of
cess. Can county and our citizens not do some
tlIng in the matter (!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-09-30

BY the regular course Of mail, New Orleans dates
have been received to the 18th inst. The La Paria,
the Spanish paper has received letter from TampI-
Of the 9th INST (which states that treaty Of peace
has been concluded as follows:
1st- The United States shall restore TO Mexico the
Caiifornias I'd. The United States shall forever
keep Texas, whose boundaries shall he extended to
the left hank Of The Rio Grande. or Rio Bravo del
Norte, including Matamoros, which shall be brought
into the United States terriIory by means Of canal
to be constructed forthwith.
The Washington Union places no confidence in
this news. 1t publishes it. with a view no doubt, of
discrediting il entirely. The New Orleans Bulletin
of the 18th inst. also discredis the news.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-09-30

When President Polk, in discharge of impor-
tant duty, communicated the fact to Congress that
American blood had been shed by Mexicans on Amer
lean soil, Congress, with great unanimity declared
that War EXISTS by The act Of MEXICO" In that al
most unanimous declaration of public sentiment,
Thomas Corwin. the then patriotic Senator of 0hio
least far that concerned, joined in the
vote, evincing to the world that public honor aud
tional feeling not ;hen strangers to his bosom.
Silently, for months lac let that vote pass his
judgment as a grave Senator. But ambition to be
President of the United States seized his BOSOM and
patriotism and love of country were discarded Adopt
ing the sentiment that the end ustes the MEANS he
Joined the Mexican forces in the United States and
became their leader. In the face of his own vote,
splemnly given, under appeal to almighty pow
err in the face Of the brave spirits who took their
sangnned flight ON the battle fields of Mexico; in
the face of plundered cOun,rymen he is now lead
Ing to the Taught whatever Of the dsonted frag-
men,s of parties that are willing to fight under his
bark banner against their country General Taylor,
in his eyes, rob5er and plunderer, although by
his own vote he urged him to victory and glory
Strange nfatuation that Americans should be found
TO do him reverence when it is known that members
of his own party burned him in eiIigy the plains OF
Mexico.