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PHILADELPHIA. Aug. Ii, 4, P. N


A letter received from Puebla at New
Orleans, written by Mr.. Kendall, states
that he had conversation with gentle
man who left the city of Mexico two days
previous 10 the time of writing. He was
informed that much sickness prevailed al
the Capitol in consequence OF the inunda-
ton of the city.
Foreigners think there is an under
standing between Generals Scott anu
Santa Anna that battle should be fought
and that the latter should surrender after
the first attack, and then negotiate for
peace.
Gen. Shields was still at Puebia, and
the portion Of the army under his COM
mand were in good health
Maj Gaines, Clay, Borland, and others
were still held prisoners at the Capital
with no prospects at the present for re,
lease.
Dispatches from Gen. Scott to Wash.
ington, reached Vera Cruz on the 2nd
inst. Ii had been believed that this ex-
press was cut Off by Guerrillas.
Com. Perry had issued anotice of the
discontinuence of the ten per cent war tax
upon exports and imports in all Mexican
ports now occupied by our naval forces.
The Government of Mexico intends
Ievying her next tax upon the Merchants
of Mexico.
The health of Vera Cruz is improving.
MAJ. Smith, Quarter master at that place,
is dead.
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For August Term 1847

q X A n ID J u X d X 5.
Somerset borough,
William Mong, Curtis Kooser.
Somerset township,
Daniel Adams, George Cobaugh, Pc
ter Friedline. Nicholas Flamm.
Stoyslown borough,
Lewis Allen. Edward Bevin.
Paint township,
Daniel Berkey, OF p.
Southampton township,
Daniel Bowman.
Conemsugh township,
Elijah Berkey, Samuel Custer, John
Howard.
Shade township,
Henry Berkeypile.
Summit township,
John Flke, Jr.
Sionycreek township.
Edward GIessner, William Sivils.
BroshersvalIey township,
Benjamin Glass.
Milford township,
Michael Kimmei, John Mason, Jonas
Younkin.
Turkeyfoot township,
Peter Lannng, Jacob II. Rush.
TRAV ERSE JURORS.
Somerset borough,
Frederick Weimer, John J. ScheIl,
John A. Snyder, Jacob KoonIz.
Somerset township,
Alexander Lands. John Swank. Sam
mel Pile, Of A.. Michael Forney, Solo
mon Boucher, Jacob Good, Abraham
Brugh, Michael ShafIer,
Milford township,
Joseph B. CritchfeId, Jesse Crilch-
field, Michael S. Shuliz.
Turkeyfoot township,
Conrad Lint, David Jennings, John
X. McMillen, George Phllippi, Israel
Rhoads.
Addison township,
John Morrow.
Greenville township
Jeremiah Giodlelly.
EIkilck township,
Josiah Dlvely. Daniel l.. Miller, Eli
jah Wagner, Jenkins Griffith.
JeBner township,
Henry Betz, Joseph Boyers.
Berlin borough,
George Hefley.
Shade township,
Jesse Slick. John Wagner, David
Cristey.
Southampton township,
gorge Cook. jr.
Brothersvalley township,
Henry suter. Michael Sny der, Sam
uel Boyer
Sunni, township,
Abraham Beachy.
Allegheny township,
Edward Dorsey.
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forces from Tabasco, in consequence of
sickness prevailing among them. He
will return as soon as the siekly season
is over.
The AHnahuac Sun attributes The with
drawai of Com. Perry to the oyerwhelm-
ing force of the enemy and that he feared
an attack.
AImonte was confident that Alvarez
would arrive in Mexico by the middle OF
July.
Mr.. Trist had been indisposed but was
now conyalescent
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NHE Great Preventive Medicine!--
q Though Wright's Indian Vegeta-
BILE Pills have achieved triumph upon TIL
umph, in the cure of obstinate cases of
disease, even after they had been entire
IS given up, and after all ether remedies
had failed, yet their power Of prevenlioB
may be justly esteemed their growing
gloryl STORMS" il is said. purify
the air. but storms do mischief also,
and are so far an evil. Were it within
human power TO maintain the Electrical
equilibrium between the earth and air,
there would be no occasion for storms,
for the air would always be pure.
So of the human body. II kept free
from morbid humors. the action is regu-
lar and healthy. But il those humors
are allowed 10 accumulate, crisis, or.
in other words, a storm. will arise, which
is always more or less dangerous.
Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills are
equally we'll calculated 10 prevent the
storm, or to allay it when it comes. But
prevention is better than cure, besides
being cheaper and less Troublesome
The delay Of day in the commence
ment Of sickness has often proved fatal,
and always renders the case more diff
cult 10 manage.
Let the sickness be caused by chan
ges Of weather, high living, want Of ex-
ercIse, close confinement, functional de-
rangement, or anything else, the effect
upon the body is much the same-is
equally dangerous, and is removable by
the same means.
Have you a cold! Let il aot ripen in
10 Consumption. Are you Dyspeplicg
Beware of the bypochondria. Two
Pills taken every other night on an emp
ty stomach, for short time, viii in nine
cases out of ten, cLre the Dyspepsia.
and thereby drive away the legion of
devils blue" For Headache. no me-
dicme Is superior to Urighfs Indian
Vegetable Pills. Cosiiveness, that pros
life mother Of disease, is caused by
torpid state Of the liver, which these
Pills eGectually cures. By striking at
the root of disease, Wrigh,'s Indian Ve-
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They can hardly ever be taken amiss, if
usei with common discretion; and We
commend them TO the use of those who
have not We! tried them.
Beware of COunIerfeits Of sll kinds
Some ate coated with sugar; others are
made to resemble in outward appearances
the original medicine The safest course
is. 10 purchase from the regular agents
only. one or more OF whom may be
found IN every village & town in the state.
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Polls.
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From The Pennsylvania Intelligencer.
GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION.
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correspondent who has resided several years
in Canton, and who is well qualified to give
good view of appearances and affairs in
that city -
CANTON, March -, 1S47.
DEAR c.: You say truly that there
are a thousand every day occurrences and
sights in foreign land, which, if described
in familiar maner, would give you at home,
more correct idea of ones manner of liv-
ing and the customs of the place, than you
could possibly glean-referring to China
from any works upon the subject. The long
and dry dissertations we SO often meet with
in books of travels, tending to elucidate
some abstruse point-perhaps in the civil or
religious history of the country described,
or endeavoring to unravel the hidden mean
ing of emblematic characters, are very tire
some to me, and | think must be SO to any
but the historian or antiquary | frequent
ly find myself eXclaimng over such dry NOR
sells" What in the name of sense is the
man driving at, and of what possible inter-
est can it be to me, or the general reader,
the settlement, even if satisfactory, of the
point in question.
Generally speaking-in this country, the
author makes flying visit. He finds eve
rything here peculiar, and SO different from
what he has met with before, that his sens
es are in a whirl of excitement. He is con-
fused with wonder, and can only describe
such things as are most prominent from
their size and strangeness. These conse-
quently force their impressions upon his
mind, to the exclusion of much that is APP
Al l,t ia. ,unnIH
more interesting to folks at home, than de-
scription of things, with which they arc
probably familiar As for residents they be-
come after a short time accustomed to these
things ;-obects lose their strangeness, and
suppose, if they think of them at all they
think that what is so common to themselves
will prove the same to distant friends, OF
else is not worthy of description. These
| take to be some of the reasons why In no
tees of foreign places, there are so little o.
the insignificant nothngs, which so add &c
the interest of book, and which would
form such an agreeable set-off to the impor
tant something's, with which people now-a
days think it necessary to fill them in order
to give them character.
There have been but few modern works
of merit written concerning China. Some
of those which have appeared within the las
few years have been-l do not hesitate t.
say-impositions upon credulous public
Their chief and almost only excellence, con
sists of interesting extracts and quotations
from works of the Jesuits, and in later days
from such as Stauntons Embassy" AM
" Davis's China" Even this excellence, i
in many cases undeseryed, as no acknowl
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CANTON.

The following interesting letter is from a
correspondent who has resided several years
in Canton, and who is well qualified to give
good view of appearances and affairs in
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-01-09
WASHINGTON, Dec. Ia. 1876.

1t is subject of doubt here, whether the
whole of the late loan of S5,0G0,000, has ac-
tually been taken. You will recollect that
no statement, as has always been customary,
was published, either of the amount offered,
or the parties to whom the loan was awarded.
The Union merely said larger sum than five
millions was offered, and part of it above par.
Mr.. WARD, from Wall street, went to Wash
ington, to make arrangements for the loan, but
when he found how things stood, he changed
his position, and took only portion of it, (re-
port says, 100000 dollars,) for New York
and Philadelphia, payable IN Bank Paper
Other large sums were taken from New Eng
land to Charleston, part of it however, it is
said remained unsod aud is, as believed, now
being retailed by Brokers, for account of the
Government. To facilitate The negotiation of
the loan, the Government resorted to a pretty
trick, by Secretary MARCY writing on the
lth November, that no more volunteers would
be required, which induced spectators to
come forward. Five days ter, on the 10th
November, when nothing had occurred to
require such change, nine more regiments
were called, and at this interval the bids on the
loan were closed, as the 18th Nov, was the
last day for receiving them. This kind oflitte
trickery, is unworthy great nation and always
reacts with double fo-ce.-.N o. Bulletin.
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From the Army.

The u. S. steamer Fashion arrived oii.s,.s
day evening from Brazos Santiago, whence
she sailed on the 24th inst. We have necessa-
rly been anticipated byour contemporaries who
published on Monday in giving her news, which
is not of very great importance.
The report received by this arrival gives the
position of our troops nearly as follows: Gen.
Taylor left Monterey on the 18th inst, for VIC
toria de Tamaulipas, Gen. Twiggs and Col. P.
F. Smith had already reached that city: Gen.
Patterson had not left Matamoras, but was
shortly to do so for Tampico; Gen. Butler re-
manned in command of Monterey, Gen. Worth
was at Saltillo; and Gen Wool at Parras, about
1870 miles further west and somewhat to the
north of Saltlo. There was continual rumors
in circulation Of designs of the Mexicans to
attack different points on that immense line.
but nothing serious had yet been done. Some
thing like demonstration with cavalry had
been made in the vicinity of Tampco, which
was immed iately repused. Nothing is more
likely than that Santa Anna should keep his
cavalry in motion upon different parts of our
line, but we can hear of nothing promising an
immediate engagement. Tampico is now suf-
fciently defended twice the number of troops
reported to have threatened it.
The Mexicans are said to be recruiting troops
along the valley of the Rio Grande in consider
able numbers; but it would seem to US that
Mexico has already in the field as many troops
as her resources can well make effective.--Rc-
ayts,le. ..... n.
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Number ~.
Extraordinary peyelopemen,s.

i We have already announced the organiza-
ton Of the Legislature Of Iowa, by the election
Y OF locofoco officers 1.-THE Senate and of whios
4 in the House. No papers have been received
from any town in the STATE for nearly three
weeks past, and we cannot be supposed to be
n possession of regular proceedings A letter
from the seat Of Government, dated on the 10th
instant, informs us, that it was probable that
i was probable that the Legislature would 90
into the election of Senators to represent the
/ new state in Congress, on Thursday next. If
that was the case we shall know in few DAYS.
who have been chosen. But the letter disclo-
ses matter Of more Importance.
/ On the 10th inst, Immediately on the assem-
ibiing Of the House, after dinner of that day.
MY. King, member from Reok ouk county. a
Wing but representing locofocoutya:a. eey--rcsc
IN his place and asked leave to make state
ment-which was granted He then informed
the House that Mr. Marshall, lawyer from
Lee county, had been negotiating with him
from the second day of the session up to that
time to vote for General Dodge-that the first
offer was suit of clothes and gloom cash,
which was increased, as he held off for higher
wages, to the promise Of ssd-d fat Officer
and as much money as che wished" He sta
ted also that Mr.. Marshall told him "there was
six thousand dollars there to secure Dodoe's
election" and on Thursday Marshall gave him
iltteen dollars to "bind the bargain''--which
he (King) by the advice offriends took. These
are the leading facts. When King took his
seat, Clifton and Conlee democratic tPossurms,
rose and stated that they too, could ga tale UNI
fold whenever Intercepted.
The House at once raised committee to in
vestigate the facts, and the Sergeant-at-A rms
took Marshall into custody. During Kings
speech, it is said that some OF the "Royal Fam
ily' were present, and they looked black as
thunder cloud.
To give Mr.. King all excuse for voting for
Dodge, set OF instructions were procured, d.
recting him to vote for democratic Senators.
Mr.. King made alusion to the instructions in
his speech--said that every man who signed
them s'voted against him; !" that he received his
instructions at the ballot-box," that he was
elected as Wing and should vote with his par-
ty.
We are promised an early report Of the re-
suit Of the investigation. If the charges are
sustained, we think it ought to satisfy the peo-
pie of Iowa thai Locofocoism has had sway
longenoush in that State.-.St. Louis RereiAc.
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A ID ID Il Il s 8,
Delivered before tie Canton and pernoa Lodge
December cath, a. d. 1916,
BY SAMUEL FORD, SO.

FRIENDS AND FELLOW CITIzfNs-
We have assembled together for the
purpose of commemorating the virtues, and
celebrating the A Anniversary of one of the re-
nowned and illuetrous patrons Of Masonry
The custom of celebrating important Ami
versaries, and of holding feasts and rejoicings
commemorative of the virtues and memory OF
the illustrious dead, has obtained from time
immemorial. History is filled with these incl
dents.
With us, as christians, as citizens, and as
moral and social beings, there are frequent oc-
casions for such assembages as this to-day
To the Christian, the Holy Sabbath, with its
interesting privileges, and pious duties.-the
stated watch-night, t-day, or prayer meeting,
the sacred Anniversary of the Redeemer OF
the World, approach with delight, and his soul
is cheered with the period, for leaving all else
to commune with his God To the Citizen,
each returning A anniversary of Independence
brings rejoicings fresh from the fount OF Pat
riotism, and he ever feels his sefshness rebuk-
ed if he permit the Anniversary of the "Father
of the Republic" to pass unnoticed and with
out suitable manifestations of his gratitude TO
the All-wise Creator for such a boon, as well
as of his respect and veneraton for the memo
ny and virtues of the man and patriot. Like
wise do we, as Masons, rejoice in the return of
the Anniversary of our illustrious patron =
him who was the companion and Disciple of
the Saviour. Even that Disciple whom the
Saviour loved. Would you ask why the Chris
tian, the Citizen, or the Mason thus rejoces
upon these several occasions? It is a maxim,
that man should ever pursue his own true and
substantial happiness: in other words he should
improve every opportunity to his own, and the
good of his fellow.men. The Christian rejo-
ces, because the privileges and duties of those
occasiOns,if properly appreciated and observed
promote the happiness of ALL He gathers new
inspiration from the public celebration of the
rites and ceremonies Of Religion. The Citizen
rejoices, because the genius of Liberty inspires.
On that day the Fathers of the Revolution rise
to memory, with all their wounds and all their
honors, and IN contemplating their great and
mighty deeds, he can rightly appreciate the in
stitutiOns of his country, his heart is filed with
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p O e IT r Y .
For the'.MississiPpi Creole.
TO MY SEC r..
B Y p. L. DO Dl


Yes social friend, love thee well
Tn learned doctor spite;
love thy fragrant misty spell,
love thy calm delight
What though they tell, with phizzes long,
Our years are sooner past;
would reply, with reasons strong,
\ They're sweeter while they last.
- And Of, mild tube, to me thou art
A monitor, though still;
Thou speak'st lesson to my heart.
Beyond the preachers skill.
When in the lonely evening hour,
Attended but by thee,
- Ger hisa'ys' varied page pore.
'L1T$1 Mans tate in thine | see.
~ Awhile, like thee, the hero burns,
And smokes and fumes around,
And then, like thee, 10 ashes turns,
And mnges with the ground.
Thou'rt like the worthy man, that gives
To goodness every day,
The fragrance OF whose virtues lives
When he has passed away.
aft. when thy snowy column grows
'eks and fades away
Mighty realms thus rose,
A,odecay.
~9narch's robe.
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BRIGADIER GENERAL.-CO James Gadsden,
President of the South Carolina Railroad Com
pany, has been appointed Brigadier General
BY the President OF the United States. Gen
Gadsden is 10 take command Of the Regi-
rnents Of volunteers from the States OF Virginia
North Carolina and South Carolina.
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,ses .taNs EFT \: '28
ae.ss 70 dssih mast bow II
sizes giee? -.
see thy smoke roll high,
81 ashes downward go,
Mcthnks tits thus my soul must fly,
Thus leave my body low.