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DlcHARD VANsANT, Merchant Tailor, and
LII Gentlomen's Furnishing Store, Pennsylvania
Avenue, between ID and 18th streets, and adjoining
Fuller's Hotel
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q w. STEWART, GROCER, corner oil
- Twelfth and II sts., keeps constantly on hand
complete stock Of the best Groceries which the mar
ket affords and sells on the most reasonable terms
90 He excludes all ardent and vinous spirits from
his store
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pronounced Reeo Gran-day.
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"A GREEN, Auction and Commission Mer-
~. chant, Concert Hall, over Todd's Hat store
near Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania Avenue. con
slant supply Of Furniture on hand, which will be sold
low, and out door sales attended to, and prompt re-
turns made Always ready to receive consignments
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Upward ScHEEL, Professor of Music, re-
~ spectfuly announces to the citizens Of Washing
ton, that he still continues to give lessons upon the
fiano and IN Vocal music Orders may at any time
DC lett at Mr. Fischer's Music Store, or with Mr..
Hiibus, and at his residence, 18th street, between
and 1. Terms moderate 8 7, t7919 m
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ROBINSON = Co., Auctioneers and Com
u mission Merchants, Louisiana Avenue opposite
Bank Of Washington. Regular sale days (oppositea
Centre markeD Tuesdays, Thursdays and SATURDAYS.
All sales Of Real Estate Furniture and personal pro-
pcyty attended to on the most reasonable terms
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BY FRANCIS VI. DAVlDdE, oil w asmhetoh, ~,
Twas near the end Of Apnl's moon,
When Yankee lads took up The tune,
Aud swore they'd dance fandaagoes soon,
On the banks of the Rio Granje.
Their hughes walled farewell blast,
The Unions flag abroad was cast.
And gallant hearts were beating fast,
As they marched to the Rio Grande..
= Old Zach" led on our noble band,
And proudly waved his well-tried brand,
As he vowed our banner soon should stand,
On the banks of the Rio Grande.
But, ere he reached the !" Bravos" shore,
Arista brought his squadrons DER,
Resolved to fight our men, before
They could get to the Rio Grande.
His choicest troops in ambush lay,
Where " Palo Alto" marks the way
He thought bed make the Yankees stay,
On their march to the Rio Grande.
But Rough and Ready" swore he'd CO."
And quickly caused the Dons TO know.
The Yankee word was /" On,oard, no :"
In their march to the Rio Grande.
/" Resaca" next-Aristd thought,
Would hing our Yankee schemes 10 nought,
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DHILADELPHA AND HAVANA Segar, Tobacco
Ii and Snuff Store, north side Of Pennsylvania ave.
nue., between Sd street and Railroad Depot where
can always be found fine assortment OF imported and
domestic Segars Morgans and Thomas and all other
Carrots, Foulard's and Woodward's fine SnuAs. ~
they can be soldw olesale and retail at Philadelpha
prices, for cash. NJ
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NHoMAs B. GRIFFIN keeps always on hand
i a large and general assortment OF ladies' and GEN
tlemen's BOOTS AND SHOES Of all kinds. Also.
misses boys and chdrens boots and Shoes next door
g Messrs. Walter Harper s. Co.'s Dry Goods Store.
Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth and Tenth sts 4
Washington city, d. c..
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-15

them at once and forever. Gen. Jackson
saw the precariousness of his situation
The storm was fast gathering around
him; and wisely, for the safety of his Ad-
ministration, he dissolved the Cabinet, be-
cause, to use his own words, sit did not
move as unit" The secret of the diff.
/ iculty was, that the Fcderalists had ANAL
gamated with the Democrats II his elec-
lion and after the victory hal teen won, the
former, according TO the common phrase,
'stole from the others their thunder" and
now, having the power, were carrying out
their own political tenets, sheltered and
protected by the ample folds Of the cloak
Of Democracy.
Gen. Jackson's personal popularity was
sufficient, amid the raging of the ele-
ments, TO buoy up his ship; and, guided
by his strong arm and still stronger will,
it outrode the storm, though so badly
shattered that his ''illustrious successor" !"
less popular than he, was compelled, at
the end of four years, to ''give it up
have called up these "reminiscences to
show that influential and designing men
may sometimes get into power under
"false pretences" and afterwards use the
advantage which their position gives them,
to the injury of those to whom they are
indebted for their elevation; and that il is
at all times the safer plan for a political
party TO adhere to their principles, lest by
pursuing different course they furnish
their opponents with weapons more dam
gerous than those which they already
possess.
General Taylor is understood to be a
Wing in principle and practice, and is
therefore all that the Wings could desire,
his honesty and competency being admit
ted; and if, with full knowledge of this
fact, any portion or the whole of the De
mocratic party choose to support him, |,
for one, shall most heartily rejoice, and
shall then hope to see the day when all
party strife shall cease and the people be
united in sentiment as they are already
united in interest. MONTEREY.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-15

GEN. TAyLoR-To our mind it is clear
a.at Gen. Taylor is destined TO be the
next President. There is no resisting
che tide of public sentiment. From all
quarters we receive intelligence of the
enthusiasm manifested by the people in
behalf Of the gallant veteran who 'never
s,,rrenders;'' and when once the brave
men who have shared with him and who
nav vet share with him the tolls and dan
gers Of the camp, shall have returned to
their homes and related their exploits, and
shall have made their fellow citizens at
home fully acquainted with the character
of their commander, the enthusiasm
which is already so manifest viii become
general and irresistible. Il is perhaps
fortunate for General Taylor and the
country, that the Administration left him
at Buena Vista just as it did: with a small
force, and that force chiefly volunteers, to
contend against large body, the flower
Of the Mexican army, headed by their
master spirit; for, had it acted otherwise:
had it furnished him with force which
in the estimation of military men would
have been adequate TO the enterprise in
which he was engaged, the energy of his
character could not have been fully de-
veloped As il is, she who runs can
read it,'' and if his achievements have
parallel in history, it has never met our
eye. Bandbox politicians and narrow
souled sticklers for etiquette and parlor
formalities may be incapable Of apprecia-
ing the merits Of one whose lot is has
been to receive more hard knocks from
the enemy than hard dollars from his
country; but, depend upon it. the people |
know how to estimate his services, and
also how to reward them.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-15

gThe Washington Union says, Mr.
Polk did not give Santa Anna the pass
imputed TO him, but admits that an order
70 let Santa Anna into Mexico was issued
by Mr.. Marcy to the Squadron in the
Gulf; which, we think, is pretty clearly
acknowledging the corn"
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-15

WA Locofoco paper has started a
story, that the Mexican Congress Ind
passed vote of thanks to Senator Corwin
for his speech against the war. We
think if Mexico has any gratitude to ex-
press for favors received, it ought TO be
manifested toward Mr.. Polk for having
furnished her with commanding Cen
eral.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-15

IL Maj. John P. Gaines, the Wing
candidate for Congress in the Covington
district, Kentucky, is now prisoner in
Mexico. The Locofocos will of course
oppose his election on the ground that he
is mexican Wing.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-15

~Two prominent Wings are leading
our armies in Mexico; and the Locofocos
call the Wings '.ihe Mexican party. =
James K. Polk gave Santa Anna said and
comfort in returning to Mexico; where
fore the Polk men are very appropriately
called the ''Santa Anna party"
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-15

Jacob D. Miller of Elklick township,
will be supported for the Office of Coun-
ty Commissioner, at the ensuing election,
if nominated by the Whig County Con-
vention. SOMERSET TOWNSHIP.
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% Some of Shunk's friends are try
ing TO ride him into office on Gen. Tay-
lOr's back. Old Rough and Ready viii
scarcely permit himself to be used as a
pack horse for carrying SUCH load
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-15

UThe Wings and Antimasons of
Allegheny have put in nomination the fol-
lowing ticket
Senator.-George Darsie.
Assembly.-Lewis ]. Noble, Christian
Sniyely, Marshall Swartzwelder, Henry
Long.
Treasurer.-J. W. Baxter.
Commissioner.-T Perkins.
Auditor.-William Cavan.
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Nh. Row.-Please announce the name
of Daniel Lepley, Esq, of Southampton.
candidate for County Commissioner,
subject to the decision OF the Convention.
MILFORD.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-15

TThe LocOfOcOs of Fayeue have
formed their ticket. William Y. Roberts
and William Redick are the candidates
for Assembly; William Snyder for Sheriff
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EThe season continues favorable,
and the growing crops present quite a Vi
gorous and promising appearance.
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70 THE ELECTORS OF SOMERSET CoUN-
TY.
Fellow citjzens.-I take the liberty Of
placing my name before you as candi-
date for County Treasurer, at the ensuing
general election.
iunel5 ANDREW STEWART.
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DEEzs:

On the 9Th inst, Mr.. ADAM BRANDT,
of Stonycreek township, aged 81 years,
6 months and days.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-15

MR. Row.-Henry Little, Esq, of
Sloystown, is recommended as a suitable
candidate for the Legislature. at the ap-
preaching election, by many.
SHADE.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-15

The election for Judges in New York
came off on Monday. In New York
ciiy-the only district heard from the
Locus carried their candidates.
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No material changes in the cas-
tern markets since The daie OF our last.
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ORDINANCE No w.

sect. L. Be ii ordained by the Bur-
gesses and Town Council OF the Dor
ough of Somerset. That if any person
shoot off any gun, cannon. or other ere
arms, or crackers, or squibs, within the
borough aforesaid, such person shall pay
fine net exceeding five dollars. Provi-
ded nevertheless. that lhiss shell moi. af-
feet any Gunsmiih resident in said bor-
ough, when trying or proving such fire
arms. nor any Militia man or other mill
iiary man on days of training while on
parade in the ranks. or under the COM
mand of his officers.
See. 9. Be it ordained by the author
iiy uforesaid. That fine not exceeding
five dollars with the costs OF prosecution
be imposed upon any person cons'ste'i
ol carrying about him rssiol, bosie
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BOROUGH ORDINANCES.

ORDisANcEs PASSED BY THE BUKGEssEs
AND Town COUNCIL OF THE BoRousH
OF SOMERSET, IN THE COUNTY OF So
MERsET, AeREEABLY TO THE ACT OF
INCORPORATION, OF 9Th MARCH,
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Nczo advertisements.

c. P. kAUTz.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-07-06

that recent arrival fro ,z-Nera Cruz. at
New Orleans, brought the intelligence
that the Government train, which left
Vera Cruz recently, under command of
Paymastef Bennett, with $4,000. and
escorted by Lieut.. Col. Mcintosh and
eight hundred regulars, was attacked by
gusrrillas twenty-five miles from the
place of starting, and lost two hundred
packed mules with $40, 600 worth Of pro-
perry. Gen. Cadwallader, at the head of
five hundred men, had gone to their re-
lief.when our informant left New Orleans,
fears were expressed for the safety of
colonel Mcintosh.
Among the important items of informa-
tfon received, not the least is The election
of Santa Anna President of Mexico! This
Intelligence was received at New Or
leans from Vera Cruz a few hours be-
fore our informant left.
Vera CRUZ represented as being very
sickly.
From the NO. Picayuae of the 18Th
FL PAso DE Los ABIJos, June 8, 1916.
GentLemen:--Here am, about twenty
four miles from Vera Cruz, with the train
that left on the 4th inst, and you may
know, from the length of time we have
been coming, that we have undergone
great deal oftrouble. For the last twelve
miles have fought our way, under COM
mand Of Lieut.. Col. Mcintosh. We are
within six miles ofthe National Bridge,
which is fortified by large body of
Mexicans. We have lost some thirty
men, and about $50, 900 worth ofproperty
since we left.
An express is about to leave for Vera
Cruz for reinforcenents, which | fear
will not arrive soon enough. Mexicans
can be seen on all sides of us, and it is
feared we will be attacked before any as.
sisfance can be had, and they know as
much about our business as we do our
selves. The train contains near $780,
600 in specie, which these Mexicans
know.
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The Kane County Volunteers.

Capt. Harvey's company of volunteers
from Kane county, arrived in town on the
fourth and left yesterday on their way to
Alton, after adding several to their CON-
pany from this place. The company was
nearly full, and was composed of fine
looking set of fellows.
Before leaving here, the ladies of this
place presented to them the flag, which
they made year ago for the company
raised in this county, but which was not
accepted by the Governor. Il was pre-
sentedby E. G. Fellows Esq, who in his
usual enthusiastic style addressed the
company in a feeling and appropriate
manner; to which Capt. Harvey briefly
replied, and as a tribute to the patriotism
of the ladies of Joliet, gave the following
toast:
The Heroines of Joliet. May the flag
which they have persented to US this day,
be. the first that shall wave on the outer
walls of The Montezumas, and never be
struck or disgraced as long as man lives
in this company.
And the following was gave by the
company with hearty cheers:
The Banner presented by the Fair of
Joliet. May it be the firm resolve OF each
and every one ofus, rather than see it
stuck to foreign foe. TO enshroud cursel-
yes In death beneath its folds.
& GIVE have been requestedto enquire
why the provisions which were subscribed
some months since, by the citizens ofthis
place. for the relief of Ireland, have not
been forwarded onas was expected. We
trust that those whose business ii Is 10 at.
tend TO this matter, will see to it irnu1edi.
ately, s.a a 1855
SIX HoRsEs SToLEN.-W We learn that
six horses were stolen on last Saturday,
nigh, linear the town Of Kankakee,some / 4
miles from this place. Such outrages
have been SO oftenrepeated, recently, in
this region that they are truly alarming,
and every one should be on the alert to
detect the scoundrels.
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FFomolr Extra OF yesterday morning.]
EEsg EnEy Important from
Mexico.

Attack on a Government Trains By Cue
riilas-LoSs of tWo hundred Mules and
$2o,OOO north Of property-Santa An
ma Presadent.
To DR.. Dickinson, who arrived this
morning on the Viola, at which place he
left the Cincinnati, from New Orleans,
we are indebted for full files of New
Orleans papers, as we'll as valuable yer
bal information from ,he seat of war.
Cur informant left Monterey on the
9th inst, BRACES Island on the 18th, and
New Orleans on the evening of the 18th,
bringing tie latest intelligence from all
those points The steamer Princess,
which left New Orleans onthe same day
with the Cincinnati, was, passed about 40
miles above the city. Col, Doniphan's
command were in New Orleans, and it
was doubtful whether they would be bald
eff there or at st. Louis.
Gen, Taylor's army was healthy. The
Virginia regiment was recovering from
the smallpox. This regiment was to have
left Monterey for Saitillo on the day after
DIR. Dickinson left.
Lieut.. Col. Webb was met betu cen
Camargo and Monterey, on his way to
join Gen. Taylor, with six companies OF
the Illinois 'Ten Regiment troops.
Col. Butler, of the Sd Dragons, had
also lett Matamoros to join Gen. Taylor.
The Camp OF Instruction had been
moved from Palo Alto to Maiomoros,
Different portions Of regiments are rem
dezvousing at the latter place. The
Massachusetts Regiment left MatamoFos
on the 9th of June for Monterey.
hese changes were made by Gen.
Taylor under the expectation of being
speedily reinforced, and being able 10
march ON San Luis Potosi. The diversion
OF Cadwallader's command in another
quarter, however. has defeated his purpose
and left his future operations uncertain.
Gen. TayloF's command now consist Of
Beagg's, Washingten's and Sherman's
batteries two companies of dragons
second Mississippi Regiment, and North
Carolina. Virginia and Massachusetts
regiments.
Major Early, of the Virginia regiment.
is Governor Of Monterey.
We learn further from nr. Dickinson.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-07-06
CAPITATlON TAK.

This subject has been under discussion
in the Convention, at Springfield. The
propriety of levying such a tax has been
argued at some length, and we conclude
from present appearances, will be ap.
proved of by that body.
In the present condition of our State.
when it is laboring under an enormous
debt, we think that poll tax should be
paid. And the proposition is such that
the people of this state, will willingly ap-
prove of it it adopted by the convention.
Though some members may oppose the
measures at first, for the purpose Of ad-
ding TO their popularity. still they must
admit that it isjust and polite.
1t would be casting manipulation up.
on the patriotism of the people of this
state. 10 say that they would not consent
to pay such tax. The debt which now
embarrasses the financial condition. OF
our stale. and Expresses her with such
weight. must be removed. Every one
who desires to see Tire credit. honor, and
prosperity Of Illinois maintained, would
gladly come up to the work, and pay their
proportion to remove the burthens.
In government where all are equal,
and participate equally in its benefits, it
is the duty of all to contribute in propor-
ton to the privilege guaranteed to them.
Eight of the other states of this Union.
have provisions in their constitution, iin-
posing poll tax-and why not Illinois?
She is certainly in need of the aid of all
her citizens, to remove the odium of the
non. payment other debts. Will the con-
vention adjourn without making any pro-
vision for its liquidation? 1t is obvious
that the object OF government is two fold
the protection of persons and property,
and, therefore, it is unfair that property
alone should support the government. A
people who have displayed SO much patri-
otism as has been manifested by the citi.
zens of Illinois, since the commencement
of the Mexican war, will not shrink from
trifling tax, which certainly is necessa-
ry to save her credit, and to enable her
to pay ultimately her entire debt.
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FROM MEXICO.
STILL LATER.

The following is taken from the St:
Louis Republicans: :
On the 9Th, small recruiting party,
together with some citizens, and disband.
ed soldiers, in number about $50, with
rs armed men, and thirty mounted, left
Puebla for Vera Cruz. This party was
under command of Captain Bainbridge:
of the Sd Artillery. On leaving Jalapa,
and getting near Cerro Gordo, this party
was informed that il would not be prudent
to go through the pass, as there were
about four thousand Mexicans in the
chaparal along the pass. Previous TO this,
two officers who had gone. to the rear of
the train where fired at from the chap.
parai. At the mouth of the pass the party
was organized, and marched through
without meeting any enemy. Arrived al
the bridge that evenir e. = Whilst they
were bivouacked on The other side Of tbs
bridge, being SO fatigued that they were
unable to fiirnish a guard, lheY were in:
formed that some persons were barricad.
ing the bridge. A guard was then sta:
toned between the bridge and the en-.
campment. to prevent the party from
being surprised. At this time signal
lights on the ridges and cliffs we're did
tinctly seen, *. s. So
Before daylight, the sick and wounded
ofthis little party were removed to Santa
Anna's hacenda-a quarter Of mile
from the bridge. A scouting party was
then sent out and also party to clear
the bridge, which was done without
opposition. The main body of the party
then passed over the bridge, Every
[ thing then appearing to be safes and ell
danger being passed, Lieut.. McyVilliams
and Mr.. Grazer we're sent backto bring
ON the train on the .oiheF side Of thebridgs.
just as they were entering the bridge, Z
party Of twenty five Mezicahs appeared