davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-03-12

! AIS IIBlPH
To Miss JEHiLAH-, DIR.
To dancing three cotillons on first
Acquaintance SIS 90
To value of three sigLs and one
dream that night $50 90
To thinking of the color of his eyes
one day at church ass 60
70 going TO races after refusing
six beaux 525 60
To cutting three fine follows to
please him 93 90
To making watch-chain l20 %
To cost of materials for ditto-5
bits rs
To Eve romps and two firtations Id 90
To tearing gown and bursting
stocking in the said romps 74l
To one kiss--siolen l25 90
To allowing him to kiss my cheek
ten times without fiinching
slleach ito GO
To long walk by moonlight in.
Guiding sentiment lost 27O 90
To 80 bushes when he popedhe ii
question. GOO 90
To my heart-alas! 194
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-03-12
CoNUNDRUMs.

Why is poor man like a seamsuess:s
Why is .hat which never fails a strong knot
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-03-12
CONUNDRUMS

CONUNDRUMS.
It is in the midst of Grease. [Greece.)
He is tcur led.l re ai1vasssfsg =
A medlar. (Meddier. 4af FeTF.
She is cat erect. (Caiardct.)
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-02-08

n the Senate, to-day, the naval appropriation bill was
.,,,as from the Committee on Finance, with sunday
,odmen The bill TO provide for the payment of any
,,os falling due on the public debt, which passed the
House on Saturday, taken up, and passed through
| rs stages The West Point appropriation bill was
rossed, with two amendments, making appropriations
for cadets and for the expenses OF the board OF
;,o,s After some unimportant business, the three
noo hill was taken up, and Mr. Morehead addressed
h. Senate at some length in opposition to granting the
urooraon asked for, and deprecang the acquisition
foreign territory. as calculated to produce the agita
[or Of the slavery question athe expense of domes-
nc,ce and the hazard OF destroying institutions
hen he had concluded, Mr.. Calhoun took the floor,
on his motion the bill passed over informally
!, fl Tomorrow Mr. Dix then submitted the report OF
Committee OF Conference upon the disagreeng votes
the two houses on the ten regiment bill. MIR. Dix
kraned the effect of the amendments recommended and
ter brief debate upon the consttutionay OF the first
onoson OF the committee, the effect of which would be
require the President to appoint the field officers while
h. Senate was in session. and authorize him to appoint
company officers during the recess subject to the
maon of the Senate at lis next session, that part OF
he report was disagreed to by vote of II to %. and
he remainder of the report was concurred In The Sen
he then adjourned I'VE are compelled, from the pres
e on our columns to defer report of the Senate pro-
eedings until our next publications.
In the House considerable portion OF the day was oc-
uped in the discussion of privileged question. full re-
orr of which will be found in another column.
The three million bill was then taken up Mr. c. j..
ngeso addressed the committee in speech in support
the BILL of which will give full report to-mor-
orrow He was followed by Messrs. Wlmot, Strong,
nd Chapman.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-02-08
To the Editor of The Union;

To the Editor of The Union:
The numerous correspondents to your paper who are
with General TAYLOR and General kearney, have kept
your readers well advised OF all the transactions OF the
'amy Of occupation and the army OF the west" even
to the mnutest detail But the centre division under
Gen Wool although il has advanced further into Mex.
co than either of the other twohas hardly been heard
FROM since the day it passed the Rio Brayodel Norte
Fortunately has not yet been infested with corps OF
penny liners to write about matters they DO not compre
hend to speak of ordinary affairs and incidents with ex
aggeration; to hold up men and measures IN highly
colored if not false and often ridiculous light Pro6a-
are afflicted with that deplorable maady-cacoethes
scribendi--than any other Of the same size eve,
in the field Thus far all have pushed forward
in quiet unpretendng manner; and although they have
passed through Of unusual interest and discharged
manifold and important services, still EACH as II ny com
mon consent has patiently waited for the hour OF resist
ance when he may employ his sword as an instrument
wberewith to illustrate his conduct rather than his pen
The centre division is within GOO miles OF the Pa
cc ocean Its march, since first passed the natural
cessvey arduous one and now devote the first leisure
ho have had for great while to give you brief and
hurried account of Of the events which thus far
On the sth of October, the advance of this column,
commanded by General Weol in person. and numbering
e51 aggregate, arrived on the left bank of the Rio
Grande, near the Mexican town san Juan bautsa peer
ng the country from San Antonio de Bexar to that point
distance of is2 miles flying bridge had been con-
sucted by Captain Fraser, Of the engineers and trans
poed in wagons from San Antonio, for the passage OF
The river Ii was put in operation. and by the even
ing of the nth, the whole of the command, and the m
mense train of stores which accompanied il was safely
landed upon the opposite shore The Rio Grande at that
place was found to be 270 yards wide Its current was
exceedingly rapid and its waters turbd and Of yellow
ish gray color, like those of the Missouri.
AT this point General Wool published an order in
which he defined the course he intended to pursue that
he had not come to make upon the people OF peas
antry of the country but to compel the government OF
Mexico render Justice the United States ALL there,
FORE who did not take up against u.s. but remained
quiet and peaceful at their homes he should not modest or
Interfere WITH either regarded their persons or Their
property; and all those who should furnish supplies
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-02-08

Early on Sunday morning, the 7h inst, JAMES GAIT
the 6s year OF his age, native of Carroll county, Md
out ior e last orfsx years resident of this District
HIS funeral will take place from his late residence PENN
yvnnia avenue, between 9th and 10th streets on toor-
row, Tuesday) at o'clock p The friends of the fam
lily are respectfully invited to attend
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-02-08

Tie Washington correspondent of the New York
"ournl OF Commerce. will excuse us for saying that
be a,rs under gross mistake when he writes as fol-
lows,
''Tbs the administration will not urge any very strong
or dedve movements in the present campaigns have all
along ebeved and notice that, Tor some days. the Off
ca has had less than usual TO say about the vgor-
ions pnecuon OF the war; Everything to show that
he administration will conne their views for the present,
the Maintenance OF the line OF occupation designated in
len 1ylors official letter of tue I'D of December. OF
ouIsehe President expects before the shall arrive
or heneXt campaign to effect treaty of peace with
Alexic."
II i4hs sort OF language, too which contributes to
lead IL Mexcans into the mistake" which he pro-
essel wish to correct But he perfectly mistaken in
THE Pisnenfs views, well in our own course The
administration will urge every strong and decisive
movement" which properly for the plan of the
campaign, and the promotion of the war 1t is not the
PRESIDENTS fault that the army bill was not passed before
|he middle of December II is not his fault that the loan
phil WIS not adopted at much earlier period than it
was IL Is not his fault that every which can
acetate the most vigorous prosecution of the war has
not ZEN adopted 1t not his fault that the army BILL
ponvhich so many important results are staked has
Tins ~ been thrown overheard The responsibility of
thateeat rests upon the Senate of the United States.
lheanguage Of the administration has been full of
vgo nor will it abate in the energy OF its recon-
mentions. The New York journal is equally mis-
hkt about the spirit of the Union" We 90 for
the nost energetic prosecution of the war We are
ated, and we have no doubt such is the sentimen,
OF Executive, that cannot expect treaty of peace
irohe slightest reaxations OF our efforts Peace must
be Gained through war.
/ President wants more men Has he not recon-
mend it, Does he not still say SO He wants more
reyae raised Has not the Secretary Of the Treasury
psid so And for this purpose does he not earnestly
ADV duty upon tea and coffee Does not the Presden
conc in his proposition And why should it be refused
iheppostion cannoi consistently with their whole
cour refuse TO lay duty these two articesfor il
s4lthe federasts in body voted for the imposition
aantea and coffee Mr. Clay particularly strenuou:
mar of the tax and also OF the duty salt Nor (says
e Hast JournaD the whole federal party oppose this
TAX otea and coffee. Why' Because such tax is
UNNECESSARY as measure, and would greatly
au ureasury IN ITS means 10 carry on the war with
,gor Money, we all know, is the 'snews of war ("
and ~ should the democrats refuse to lay the duty
IS eause in state of peace, they voted agans, il
put ware not now in peace. We are in war; and war
Dnngsith it new relations and new duties Let the
count be assured that the administration is not in iayo,
rsery inactivity" and its decided future course
heR
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-02-08

IHE GREAT MEETING, TOMORROW EVENING, for the relief
of Ireland will, we hope, result in great practical good
The Hon. Messrs. Hannegan and Corwin, and Others.
will deliver addresses Let the ladies' of the CITY give
their presence and aid Let the effort be worthy of the
metropolis OF this happy country
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-02-08
The ARMY BAH In the Senate.

Our readers will learn with deep regret that the Senate
las this day non coneured in the army bill as reported TO
[th houses by the Committee of Conference. The
|easure passed the House of Representatives without
vision in the shape given to it by the committee Ac-
rdng to ordinary parliamentary usage, such non-con-
|rence the report OF committee OF conference is
rded as fatal to the bill in relation to which occurs
We deplore this action of the Senate in the present in
lance, nothing less than great national calamity
must delay and it may defeat measure which the Ex
ave has recommended as Indispensable to the due pros
uon of the war; and thus to its honorable and prompt
Eminaton Acttated constantly by sincere desire for
ace the President has not ceased while urging on the
ka to hold out the olive branch to the Mexican govern
Tent To facilitate negotiation, and with a view to a
termination of the war, he has also recon-
pended the Three Million Appropriation Bill is not
be doubted that the vigorous prosecution of the war
bid the increase OF our force contemplated in the army
(, are of vital Importance in the present condition
Mexico to give effect to any such measures look
|E to the speedy restoration of peace. What may be
b fate of the three million bill cannot now we fear
D stated with entire certainty But cannot forbear
Dm most earnest appeal to all OF Legislators who
ESlre TO satisfactory and honorable peace, without
lay, between this country and Mexico, to rescue as
possible the army bill from the uncertainty which
INV hangs over it. We earnestly hope that it will yet
Nome law If il is to be lost let the country under
snd by whose hands the sacrifice is made. We shall
push in next Union the proceedings of the Sen
aeand the list of yeas and nays upon the question of
Inconvenience in that House to-day.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-02-08
ARMY INTELLIGENCE.

CAMP OF THE CENTRE DIVISION, NEAR PARRAs,
State of Cohahuila, Mexico,
Deremher 18th 1916
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-02-08

Making total for the week of ii 600 bales On Saturday,
sales coud not be forced better than decline from the
highest point Some lots the market at that de-
cline and sales were made at 1 cent off. considerable
portion the speculative purchases just after the steamer,
were on time, with II depose. The time is now nearly
run out and the buyers being unable pay for the cotton,
must be sold Some 900 bales in this category.
The cotton market Now York, to-day, learn by telc-
gaph less active, and prices rather tending down
wards, with slight sales.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-02-08

The manufacturers seem bent "run"-nost deter
mined fo de ses As there way Of saving such
obstinate people, let them 20 But in the mean time,
what becomes the credit of their friends the federal ORA
cles =
sThe Literary World" weekly paper devoted entirely
the of literature makes il first appearance to-
day The editors are, is said, Messrs Day. Minck, and
Mathews who have the power make of il good journal
The forner pretty certainly in the concern
The ewd and calous mouth of scandal is Just now full
of the details of Gan affair." up ownin which the errins
wife of a wealthy citizen is unhnppiy prominent For my
own part | have often wondered the always mockng
and often rbad in which such spoken
of by the press and in society though h,e scarcely
one of the offences against religion morality which 10
every true heart speaks forciby this of bghad hope
and faith and loveof the desolaed heartfelt home
laid waste--of heart-breakng grief and shame why
shond woes like these be the deliberate subject OF laugh
and sheer and foul cguirogre? 1t is grevous wrong.
Heretofore John Povey--the good-humored Poveywhose
beaming face is popular with paygoers-Povey of the
Park-has publicly announced himself as the authorized
agent (y virtue OF certain powers of attorney OF Madame
Weiss the kind and skiul directress of the Vennoise
dancers and hereupon Johns roundy expanded vsbly,
and his broad open face assumed rudder glow Ycster
day. Madame Weiss, in special advertisement states
that she has agent and that all proposals. NC, are to be
addressed to her. John, however, stands firm on his docu
nens not yet revoked and appeals to the constitution
That settles the question. Povey and the constitution, IS
the motto
To-day il another of those beautf full days which to
have come If by mistake to relieve the winter weather
is 80 clear and bright and sunny that only the
bamy breath of awakening nature to be the finest OF spring
days. led
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-10-01
BOOK TRADE.
Price - s.
WEBSTER'S DICTIONARY

ttrAlL1 fNAAhrtD OtIAAO EDITION.
EMBRACING ALL he Word. In the new ouarfo Esi.
IL t5n. HARPER BROTHERS pubh.h On sararday
new edition o this valuable work revised ana en- srx-s
By Chsurc-y Goodrich. D D. Professor in Yale College
a s-sd b7 number Of gentlemen dstns gshed o5 their
hzh a.uments IN the VARIOUS Department.. OF leaning
whose names will b- fourt In tho preface.
The entire work hss been resieTeotyQed and u now
printed pom q new Sc ~ q.,'cs.
seversi thousand woIl. have bcea aided. snd hs
edition now contain. all the words embraced IN The new
edit on the qusr,o form.
The SYNOPSIS and Walkers KEY the classical pf1uuu
ration Of Greek Latin and Scripture proper names have
been revised with much care and greatly improved.
Vocabulary sivng the pronunciation OF modern geo
sr.rhic.l names has been sfded 10 this edition.
Crest attention hss been m the revision 70 the
pronunciation A large number Of words have been re-
spelled Il vii now be found to Be complete PEonogne-
ins Dictionary
Il Las $50 been made 4 Synonymous Dictionary this
new and As the publishers believe very important tes
isre be found incorporated IN the same form Ito
any other dictionary ever before Published.
The uimos, has been given IN every department Of
the work 70 render the perfect and satisfactory
ever offered 70 the public. Considerns conprehen-
sivenes. is numerous esseut, Improvements and rs
general utility viii - found one Of the most indsFen
sable and cheapest books Of tie times
For more particular statement 90 the principles
which the has been conducted reference is made
% the preface Of the work - 6teodsSHW
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-10-01

n. Committee OF Arrangements Tor the ConVen
~. Friends Of Prison Discipline respectfully an
- ~. ,b., tho Convention will meet in 'bis City on
80 mex, OCT 4 at one o'clock NJ m the Cham
- Of TIE Board OF Aldermen in he City Hall
IA. Convention will cons',t of all hose present spe
Ii, invited By the call Of sbe Convention all oiicer'
:, ss Federal and State Governments all members OF
y. s.dersl and state Legislature. AL Judges Of the
.-..,.l and state Courts all DELEGATES from the Ne"
~. Prison Association, ami Delegates from k'"s'eo
.ci.tons oil those u whom special insi's'loh' no :
"a sadr. sseo ami such others "a msy nave oesh o.
.,.,,d ON special motion. 20 whom the rent OF ,0'"s
ss soy question which may arise Will o. country s,s re-
All others particularly Interested 10 he s,ion.
oassted 10 be prescn, and take part IN me al
-, viii DO, b. considered ss entitled 10 vote
ui.Ied BY specisl motion.
Commute Of drrap1emens
,,,,rt,A,T ,Ic~uIf. JOHN DUER,
BENZ. Y. BU rLER LUZ a WFTMORE.
JOHN ID. RUSS ND. n,in,v mi HALL
'oAAN l. TuFoDoRE TELLKAnPf
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-10-01
DIsTURNELL'S RAILROAD

Nd STEAMBOAT BOOk-Ith Editon-Being
AGuide through the Middle, Northern aud Eastern
States. containing description Of the principal places
Raj road and Steamboat Routes Tables Of Distances NC
Compiled from authentic sources. with Map. Price -
cents. Extr. gt aud colored map, 50 cents.
" The following Companies aud individuals interest
Cd In this GUIDE Book be referred 10 for the correct
y Raiirood S Trani. CT l. Smith, suPt and Eng.
Jersey City. -
dent0wn, y. j
y Y
y J. S,ean. Nau. Cor p Lockwood. Sec. y Y
Dean >team Nan Co.-G p Anderson, Sec.
Nsririct s. U0rocffcr n. r. CO.. G Holland, Pres
\ n. Hlyf5ord IS. r. R. CO.. n. Blodhead, supt.
and Eng Hartford.
Roaon n Pror. r. r. Own. r. Lee. sup't Boston
Fai,sra n X co.. kinsnan >upt Boston.
Baf9n s. I0ueN r. r. CIV. II gxns0n, Agent, Boston.
Bouon r. hf1fue r. r CO. MinOt supt Boston
FnciBurg. r. r. Cos NJ. FELTON,, r. ; Chsrlrstown.
Boroa s Eororffer n 60 WIN. Parker, Sup. Boston.
H,sfern r. C0.-Jame. Barnes, supt Springfield.
Pal. Hif s Bat h X Col. Cohen, Baltimore
Bali s. Oiio r. r. Col. l. Atkinson, Sec. Baltimore.
Bait 4 Sus r. X Coo Howard, Pres Baltimore.
On,ario faer Steamboat Ca. Muns0n, Pres tues,
y Y 50 It's
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-10-01

f86 FEAEL-srKEEr, OPPOSITE cEDAE-sTzEzr.
UIANE IN STORE and receiving by late arrivals
III Cases Marshalrs Linen Tresd, Nos. 10 70 100.
stevens Cos Linen Tread, al eolors and Nos Clark
Co, Psissy SPOOL Cotton cord white, 30 yards
CLARK Cos Paisley Spool Cotton cord, 100 yds While
and col0rs 80,
Warren. Needles drilled eyed sharps and be~s, Oiled
eyed Needles, low priced
HOVE MsnafactCrins Co soldhead Pima fall and short
stuck
Par.es Purse Twist, plain and assorted shsdes
Steel Beads. steel T.sses. RlnEs and Fringe
Tortoise Shell Buffalo and imitation carved Combs
Tortoise She. and Horn side Combs pain ano eersoc-
Bone metal and competition sasPender battona
Pearl and AGATE shirt Baftons
Lasting Mohair and Brocade Ccsf b1ftons
Made Butchers Raxor., al patterns
Knv.. aud SCISSORS Of s d-scr pous-and the largest
assortment Of French English and German Fancy Goods
n - fsuns IN this country, which they ofer Jobbers
and Retailers up0n tbs best saj 1usA Oh lmissod
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-10-01
DIED

a, thursday morning. sep, 90 FREDERICK young
- cbrd Of Jonathan Losyite Of this City eyed 2yesrs
.od months.
IN, friends of the family invited TO attend hs
tbls FRIDAY afternoon at o'clock, al the resi-
S-,cs Of bis parents q Rivingtonst
4, waterloo &. w. on the llih int Rev. Samuel
ys,y a Newy ork sged A. leaving widow end eieh
'.sd,.n The deceased had csught the prevailing cpl
$50. 4, Montreal or on bis route but still able TO
.rb the Queens Bush where be preached TO the col
- people for whose Interests be was jealous adyo-
"a, He had assisted an Innocent slave from Mary land
.sc.pe 10 Canada but having reason 10 believe that
:. -ond be- demanded ~ fugitive from justice for a
soi,sl crime be went Montreal and gave such 'nior
,,,son 10 Government defeated the ends of the
vshoter whose ernisssres he met there, and TO whom
be boldly svowed the part he had taken In rescung the
800 Attbe desire OF bis friend aud attendant during
.elpsss Rev Hiram Wilson. his body was Inferred In
wsrs.l,v among his colored brethren w Rep.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-10-01
AMUSEMEN
TWENTIETH ANNUAL FAIR

nF TIE AMERICAN INSTITUTE. a. Castle Gsr-
~ den CITY of Nsw-fors Specimen. n al kicas q
f.5rcs r art models machinery inTrntous Ac intend.
"a % compete the Premiums must be delivered AID
entered uron the books ~ the Far Castle Garden on
Friday 1f saturday, the lsi ann ~ &C October
The following part 81 sac Arrangements a far As
completed
1laaag VIII tr Appropriated Or arren-ns The articles
N-seabrs fruits snf Frwers 1r the horticultural Room
shoald Be brought on thai isy before u O'Clock, NJ
To-day Ocf 5rhr Exhibition viii open - tn- pao-
lir a. clock A and roll1ue unul 10 Z NJ through
the Far An Openins address. viii Be delivered this
nins. a. = O'Clock. Gsrdsa grand display OF Fire
works Il O'Clock
b,fHsiaay oct sThs Steam Engine. With MOVING
Machinery. viii b. IN operation and continue darng the
Exhibition Band. of Muse daily usual
Iha-fias Oct 7.-flrrvorks AZ o. lock ? VI
frifas Ger 8Powirg and Snadinx Mafche. IN tho VI
entity az N-W-fork An Address In the seid
>atarfag, Oct. g-The week Will close with splenaii
Fireworks a. > o'clock
wEEX
National C0nvenf,on-lA attic >ho~-Asrtcaltsr.l Ad.
dress-Anuivrr.erv Address &c. &C.
See Circalars a the Institute IN the P.k $50 Pts