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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-14

CoNUNDRUM.-Thc following is the neaest
thing of the kind.-rhe prize sonnndrum that
took the silver cup offered by Manager Burton,
Of the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia -
"Why is William E. Burton like tavcrn-keep.
err Because he gives the cup. that brings many
to the pit, whilst all above are in tiers"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-14

The author is little boy of Kensington, and
when the prize was awarded the audience gave
one general round of applause.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-14

Tn, Loss ov Lirs in the Mexican war, already
,tIeesb thai OF the last wal with England.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-14
NOTICE.

A IL. persons having claims sgninst the Briggs
IA Echo, Lisbon, and Confidence, will please
present their bills for settlement.
Dec. 81. 1876. PECKHAM a. BUI.C-
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-14

Have courage to cut the most agreeable ac
quaintance you have, when he lacks principle
or Interest.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-14

The Catholic Church in Tallahassee, Florida,
was entirely destroyed by fire on the a5th ult.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-14

II The latest advices from Washington
state that Senator Penny hacker was dangerous
ly i'll, and would not probably recover.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-14

The Washington correspondent OF the
Journal of Commerce says:
"Many members are Of the opinion that The
I'll success Of the war and the wasteful ex-
penditures attending il, and the accumulation
OF men at points where they have nothing to
do, is, in part, owing to the want Of gener-
al officer on the spot, with discretionary pow
ers Of action. As the force employed is a
mixed one Of regulars and volunteers. il is ar
gued that the entire command ought not to
be devolved on the Major Generals Of the
regular army-Scott and Taylor Then a.
gain it has been argued that, unless this ap.
pontment Of Lieutenant General is author.
lied, Gen. Scott must have the entire com.
msnd, and the democrats are not entirely pre-
pared to agree to this,-ior they think that
Scott may be fighting for the Presidency
and if the Mexican war must make the next
President, they would prefer Benton, or But
Ter. or any other Democrat to Scott This
last consideration has probably had as much
weight as any other
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-14
NJ A r K | A G e s.

In Little Compton, on Thursday last, Mr.
Samuel +. Hunt to Miss Lucy H. Borden.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-14
The Cabinet.

Our readers, says the U. s. Gazette. mny
be obe to understand the reason OF the move
nents relative TO the Lieutenant General
Message in the House OF Representatives. at
Washington, and other matters that appear
mysterious, If there should DO truth in the
report which we have in q private letter from
Washington. viz that Mr.. Benton has 90,
full possession of Mr.. Polk, and that Mr..
Walker and his friends are in another clique.
The success or defeat Of the Lieut. Gene raj
scheme. will be the triumph Of defeat Of the
Benton clique. in which is included the Pres
ldent. A smell paragraph in the Washing
ton Fountain, few days since, stating that
Mr.. Walker was about to resign, may have
been an intimation Of duty to the Secretary
from his opponents. Our information leads
to belief that there will be q rupture in the
Cabinet very soon.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-14

BRIGHTON NJ MARKET,
MosDAy, Jan. Ilth, 1886.
Reported Tor the Boston Daily Advertiser 4 Pairii
Al Market $40 Beef Cattle. 2jO0 Sheep, (inclu-
ding several hundred unsold last week J aud 800
Swine.
Prices = Beef CsiIe-We quote 10 correspond
with last week, vz-exirx 8 ~ % IS; first quail
lily S. 5 %; secosd rs a Is; third 8 IS aI75.
Cows and Calves-SaLes al $k2 $26 $2a, 80 l,
and $35.
Sheep Dull. Sales at 80, 60, l75; weth-
ers 70. 50, 3 rs and 81; few line cosset
Wethers 80.
Swine-No sales TO peddIe, and few only
were relaied from 4 to DC
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-05
NAH. ROBBERlES.

The Union is informed that "lhe vigilanl and
active special agent Of the Post Office Depart.
ment, ]. B. g. Hale, has al length succeeded in
ierreting out The individual who has been for
some time committing depredalions on The mails
in the Northeastern portion Of Virginia. Thos.
A. Sheklcnan, the clerk of lbe postmaster al
Dcerheld, has been arrested and committed 10 The
Jail in Rockingham for trial. We understand
a portion of The money takcn from the mail has
been found in his possessicf md identified"
We have received :. lellel :, he Post Mas
ter al Meadow Dale, Va, stating .. :, some limc
since he sen, us ,he subscription for two new sub
scribers in The ncw county oil Highland and took
a memorandum oil The noes al Inc time. let
ter did no; reach US, and he now informs us That
suspicion has for some time rested upon an as.
sistant in the Pos, Office a, Deelfeld, who must
have pockcted our FUNDS. We are glad that The
thief has been arrested and hope 10 make him re-
store our lawful properly.
The Union has two other items OF the same
sort:
ANOTHER MAIL RoBBERY.-A. Dodge, late
postmaster a, Frankfort Mills, Maine, recently
arrested for stealing money from The mails at his
Office, was convicted on the Goth oil June, before
The District Court, and sentenced to ten years i'm
prisonmen, in the county jail Of Waldo.
ANOTHER ARREsT.-John p. Chester, ESQ,
another of the active agen,s OF the Post Office
Department, has succeeded in arres,ing John
Carpenter, stage-drivcr on the route from Rock
ford TO TalaGega, Alabama, who has been COM
milcd for trial al Tuscaloosa.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-05
FD,. The En1niTej
A,a meeting of The Officers of the ais, Rec


A! meeting OF The Officers Of the Dist Regi,
ment oil Virginia Militia, al their resmenai pa
rade, At Gloucester G. H., on Saturday the I'D
Of May, 1917, on molten Of Lieut.. Charles w.
Montague, Col. Alexander G. Taliafefro was
called TO the chair, and Lieut.. William. Ap w.
Jones appointed Secretary whereupon The OBJ
iec Of The meeting having been explained, the
following preamble aud resolutions were pre-
senied and unanimously adopted:
Whereas, since the last general parade Of this
Regiment, two Of lis officers 10 wil-Maj. VIM.
i. TalialeIro and Lieut. Powhaian r. Page, have
been appointed respectively Captain and I.ieu-
tenant in The US Army-ThereioIc.
Resolved, That the officers Of this Reg i'm enl,
(their former cumrades,l while offering them
their warlnest congratulations for The honor thus
conferred, cannot (as triends) withhold the ex-
preston OF their sorrow al parting with them. or
their regret al losing their valuable services 10
this regiment.
"a. Resolved, That the genllemanly department
and high military bearing OF Capt VIM. Z. Ia
liaierro and Lieut. Powhaan r. Page while at
lachcd 10 his Regiment, afford every assurance
other proving ornaments 10 the profession they
have adopted.
81. Resolved, That The best wishes Of the Of
fcers Of this regiment attend their late comrades
in their future military career feeling confident,
that under any and every trial they will acqul
themselves with efficiency and eallanlry.
4lh. Resolved, That copy Of these resolutions
be enclosed 10 Capt VIM. b. Talialerro and
Lieut. p. X. Page, and that copy oil The same
be forwarded 10 The Union, al Washington, the
Richmond papers and Petersburg Republican,
with reone. that they be published.
ALEX. TALIAFERRO, Gilman.
WIN. Ar w. JoHEs, Sec'iy.
Richmond papers requested 10 copy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-05
owe TOLD YOU SOL
Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun.
W,sutNGTnN Inlv 9 iSI

WASHINGTON July 2, lS47.
Some Of The Wings with faulty which is
not promising CT future success, persist 10 treat.
ing Gen. Taylor's admirable letter as a Demo-
cratic invention. Against The advice OF all The
sober-minded and calculating men OF the party,
against The advice OF their still acknowledged
leader, MIR. Clay, they, in The first place, sacri-
feed their principles and their men 10 military
"Will O. The wisp," and, in The next place, they
refuse TO follow this meteor OF their own magma
lion, because il leads them into path which they
have special reason to shun. II is bad enough
10 commit a mistake, without being made ridi-
culous. The subject is a very sore one 10 The
Taylor Wings, while The more steady of the Clay
and Mclean Wings say 10 them, eve told you
Solve told you tina, you would first dsorgan-
ize US and then disgrace US"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-05
THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.

here. In This inipsing welcome, whicn you haye
extended TO inc, see but the facl ma. Tue Shole
Union is receivis honor from one Of Inc o'a'cs
which form The ln;on."
The citizen, encrally were then presented 10
The President.
A, O'Clock tie city council gave ainne III, IN
honor OF the President, and his enhie i suMe LIS
exceency, GS. Briggs ard suite, AdJulanl zen.
Oliver, &c, g were present. Inc dinner was
of the richest esqipon; but only an hour ana
hall was passed. al the table, The Pfeses'i' haS;nS
appointd hali-Fasleighl Tor The turner ieSep''un
oi company. Tie Mayor pfesueu, nu. ~
speeches or toasls serc given during 'i'e SHUT e
lval.
On accoun, sfthe continued irciemency OF Inc
weather, The Pesiden, did not leave The Revere
House duringthe afternoon or evening
The President. ACCOMPANIED BY The mayor,
visited Faneul Hall and Quincy Marker, on
Wednesday forenoon, and then proceeae" 10
Charcstown, whoe he was !eceiveu WIN uue NJ
nors, and visited The Bunker hili Monument,
Navy Yard, &c. In the afternoon, ne was 10 ieass
with his suite for Lowell and would be escorted
TO The depot BY lh. Cadets. ,,p.;,.
A, 10 o'clock, he was serenaceo py Inc oi'saue
Band, on Tuesd;y night. ,.,,
In the course d Wednesday The president ana
smile were 10 visit,he steamship Cambria, al Eas'
Boston.
The President Of the United States lett Boston
for Lowell "Wednesday afternoon. Al Lowei
great preparations were made TO receive NM
The factories weIe closed, and the girls were 10
form in line to NEE! the President He was 10
remain in Lowell over night, and depart Tor Con ;:
cord on Thursday morning Amer his reception
there he would proceed TO Pora1a ana lnence J.
without siopping-lo Augusta On MS return return ne ne
will spend Sunday al Portland, ana return -
Boston by way Of Portsmouth. II was rumoIeu,
says The Boston Advertiser that his reception q.
Boston had been so gratifying 10 him, that he
would probably stop on his return 10 Washng-
ion, and assis. in The celebration Of "lndepen-
dcncc Day"
Ii is stated also, that The President has given
"some encouragement 10 Committee from New
Bedford, that he will honor that city hy visit on
his return
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-05

THE BLUES BRASS BAND will perform
on he Ca pilol Square, Tuesday and Friday eve.
nings of This week. The Band will perform all
of the new and fashionable airs OF The day, and
sincerely hope that they will receive from the cii-
zeEs liberal compensation Tor their trouble and
expense. Those citizens who have not as yet con-
tributed, and feel disposed to do so, are informed
that they can leave their names, or amount OF con-
trlbulion with The agent OF The Band, who will be
in attendance on Tuesday evening.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-05
CONFLICTING CONSTRUCTIONS.

CONFLICTING CONSTRUCTIONS.
The National Wing denounces Gen. Taylor's
letter in TIE Signal as "a base, contemplate for.
gery"-as "siliy letter. as "ttcaddte." Yescr-
days Republicans, which states in another article
tina, the letter contains jus, and proper sentiments
and precisely what il had looked ior has the fol-
lowing item
"THE FosssRy-Many persons agree with The
National Wing, that the letter published yes,er-
day. purporling TO be from Gen. Taylor, is for
cery One or two reasons are deemed conclu-
siye-irst, tina, Gen. Taylor would not speak OF
himself as a military chicl;' and secondly, that,
10 private letter, be would not pa, his official
lille, major General Of The U. s. Army Time
will tell"
The Wing does mot know. Of course, whether
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-05

The general impression seems 10 be that Gen.
Scott is now IN the Mexican capital. What GU
rous Thoughts are suggested by The following
brief words of the ". O. Courier
ave ,rusl Scott and his gallant troops viii
spend The Fourth Of July in the enemy's CAPITA.
al .i..s ..u.. .io4"eus anu aur man among ms
chapains may be caed upon TO deliver real,
true blue American discourse respecting that sio-
rjous and ever o.becelebraied anniversary, and
on the brilliant prospects which recent events
have opened 10 the view OF the Mexican people.
The New Orleans National says:
awe presume that Gen. Scot, is now in Next
co; lie was 10 leave Puebla on the 10Th June.
Giving him four days for delay, he still has lime,
up 10 This dale, TO have reached The city. The
distance from Puebla 10 Mexico is less than nine
~ miles-lhe road is through plain, except at
Rio Frio, but This pass, Of which much has been
said, is not as formidable as has been represented
There is no chapparal 10 conceal The enemy, The
forest assuming character suited TO 4 temperate
climate, and we are assured by gentlemen ia
miliar with The pass, that it presents very llltle
obstacle TO our advance. Once on the top Of the
mountain, twenty miles distant, the city extends
out as il were on map. Lake and village, house
and castle, are all distinctly marked, while The gcr-
geous mountains that surround il, give il The air
OF an enchanted city, it is so beautiful in lis re-
pose. II was from this mountain pass that Corlcz
and his followers surveyed the ancient Mexico -
and, in their wonder and delight at The prospect
fell on their faces with JOY. We can readily
imagine that our brave troops, like those OF Cor.
lez, mere handful, when they behold The Halls
of The MonnZumas' for The first time, will atleast
raise shout, The echoes OF which will linger as
a funeral kne on The departed sovereignty OF the
present dec euerate Inhabitants"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-05

NEW TICKET.-The Cape Girardcau (La.')
Eagle nominales for Presiden, Gen. Taylor ana
for Vice President, VIM. S. Archer oil Virginia
The latter gentleman, j, will be recoecied, was
spokeu oil as The "Na.iye" candidate Tor The first
office
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-05

IA TAYLOR STarE-Sculh Carolina NAV be
Sc, down as certain for General Taylor, (and for
lha, matter We should be 10Th 10 pronounce any
State certain against him. the journals in the in
erest OF MIR. Calhoun, indicating pretty clearly
The preference oil their lender for Old Rough and
Ready"
This cannot he, il The Cincinnati Signals cor
rect in what il says in regard 10 Gen. TayloTs
letter in that paper:
"The public attention IS occupied with one en-
couraging indication. We may hope from The
whole tenor OF The publication, that The confident
claim recently advanced hy the Charleston Mer-
curry, that Gen. Taylor will prove an obstacle 10
The firm determination Of The American people TO
extend The ordinance Of 1887 over our western
territories, is Dol likely he realized by the event.
The Cincinnati Atlas (Whig) has no doubt that
the General and The editor Of the Signal concnr in
all their views-but We cannot believe H.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-05
APPOINTMENTS FOR MR.. MEADE.

MIR. Meade having recovered from his recent
ndspostion, will address the Citizens OF
Greensville on The Isl Monday in July.
Prince George on the % Thursday in July.
Mecklenburg on the Sd Monday In July.
Amelia on The Sd Thursday in July,
Brunswick on the Alb Monday in July.
Notice will be given hereafter of The lime and
place he will address The people of Dinwiddie and
Petersburg.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-05

r UCK'S OFFICE, Wall STREET.-THE nc tsa
IL TO correspondent ai Ffedri iehrtnis ia ord
presented, and the snug little sum OF ss5o hah''
10 the lucky purchaser. c,,ss 81.
Drawn Nos. Of Susquehanna Lottery, ~ d.
N al 50 - - "a 20 70 81 - = ~, 70 .es.
,pha,a Ticket Nos s 10 50. prize Of Sl,M, IRE.
10 a correspondent al fredericksburg, and h's ~
's Tas.,d I 90 Tickets S. Also o'J y,ys
cts 81.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-05

The Columbus (Miss.0 Democrat says OF MIR.
Meade, awe know him we'll and believe that,he
district could scarcely find worlhicr man or bet.
Ter Democrat, 10 fiji the place of The lamenled
Dromscoe"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-05

To allow those connected with our office TO en-
Joy The festivities of the day. no paper viii he IS
sued from The Enquirer Office Tomorrow.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-05

On Saturday We receyhd bowl Of delicious
TnNe Soup from Sadlsr's Old Market Hotel
Soup" and "erape" ale in every one's mouth, in
these warlike times,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-05

an" from The Petersburg Republican, presents
scaihing exposure Of The tricks and double deal
ing cfthe Wing party. II is we'll done, and iul-
IL worthy OF rerusal.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-05

A public dinner was rendered al New Orleans
10 Col. Doniphan, who was compelled 10 dec''hc
il. The Western and Southwestern papers are
filed with the proceedings OF the people, 10 give
a warm and cordial reception TO The brave volnh'
leers insl mreinrned from The wars,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-05

The Wings make great camcr about The I'M
popularity oil the war. But look Al the following
admission Of "Polomac" ir The Bali. Patriot
"And now for the Nashville iTenn ! District.
There are TWO Wing candidates in The lield--Gen.
Washington Barrow ard Gen. George w. Gull
iom, brother Of the Locotoco oil that name in The
las, House. No L.ocofoco candidate will proba-
bly, be brought oul. The chances are represented
TO be in favor Of General Cullom's election, upon
the ground that he makes e,rer qualifications Of has
support of MI. Polk, 1rar than ms oPponent.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-05

few days ago the Wing referred to The Ia5'
lor "currcnt in which public sentiment IN The
South is running" and gives as evidence mat
apprehension was felt by "some OF The leaders
lee. the Democratic Stale Convention OF Georgia
might nominate General Taylor for President
bur that Convention has met and adjourned, hay-
ing resolved to support The nominee Of Ma
tional Convention. The course Of the Richmond
Times, leading organ of the Virginia Wings,
and The action OF the Wings Of Columbia county,
Georgia, who, We learn from he Wing, "in
public meeting assembled, have expressed a deci-
ded preference for Mr.. Clay a, the Wing candi-
due for he next PFC idency," show lha,'hc "cur-
rcn,n is not now quite so strong.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-05

The Government steamers, Secretary Mason
and Secretary Buchanan, with the schooner Col
Yell ven; TO sea on Saturday. from Philadelphia
The destination OF these vessels is for Vera Cruz
direct via Key West. They are laden with
sinres for the Amy
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-05

Mailing has YET occurred, however, 10 induce
the Wings 10 abandon heir party organization.
They will probably nominate candidate pledged
TO The support Of their principles, whether il be
Taylor, Clay, Mclean, or any one else. so says
"Omega," correspondent OF he N, York Com
mercial Advertiser.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-05
THE DAY.


In accordance with our time -honored custom,
we once more spread before our readers that
model OF style, Tree thought and noble action, the
immortal Declaration of American lndepend-
ence. Its fearless and ever io.be-chclished
signers have oil passed from The stage OF life
but the spirit oilhe noble documen: sill animaes
their descendants, illuminated and strengthened
as i, is by seventy one years glorious and sue
cessful experiment Of free government. II is not
our purpose TO record thr C ring associations
culIed UP by the recurrence Of Ii hallowed day
nor 10 attempt 10 trace cut the rapid develope'
men, OF events w!ch have marked The progress
of our great Republic. We live in remark
able age, and the spectacle presented 10 The world
by our happy Union, is as gratifying 10 The pa
Trio; and philanlhrops, as honorable 10 ourselves.
Prosperity crowns the land; our arms are cover
cd with victories, in war which we would
cheerfuly have avoided, had not the national
honor and sci-deence made il necessary; and,
with our OVERLOOKING granaries, we are generous
~ supplying the wants Of The furnishing people
Of Europe. The past year has proved that we
are rs lestuS dhl AUG W pidIts' tiS iiiost 81
NAL Offices of peace, as 10 defend our soil and our
honor from injury and insult. In word our
model Republic stands forth beacon-lshl for
the guidance Of The old and the new world 10 the
glorious privileges OF civil liberty, and national
virtue and independence.
On This birthday OF the Nation, lei the angry
voice of party be hushed. Let US all assemble
around The national altar, and offer up thanks Tor
The blessings We have enjoyed, and register
new VOW Of devotion 10 the principles and virtues
which made Us an independent nation and which
alone can conduct US steadily and safely along
The mighty pathway OF nations Let us this day
render the tribute cf memory 10 our fearless and
vir,uous 1Eccstors, whose counseis devised and
whose hearts and arms established our Tree in
s,iluiuns; le us crown with laurrls The heroes
who have recently crowned their country and
themselves with hono;, AMI ls, silent tear Of sor-
row BE- she'd uoon The graves Of those brave spirits
whose last thoughts, words and deeds were ior
their country alone.
The celebration in our city WILL We doubt moi
be in Of in,e.es, and animation. The military
will appear in full force, and, ha;moniously and
happily blended with The citizens will listen to The
voice of eloqucnce and patriotism and gratitude
FOL the rich privileges we enjoy. Never had any
nation more reason TO rejoice than our own-anl
cold ana hearless must be the man, who will moi
to-day feel proud OF his country and her insii'n
lions, dispensing blessings 10 all.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-05

sThc Loco Foco parry throughout The United
States is in as complete strait as their strongest
opponents could well desire 10 place. them. Cul
up, divided and non plusscd they are completely
al loss which way 10 turn or. upon whom 10
centre as their candidate icr the next President"
Reieigh Register
This is good joke, to COTE LON The organ OF
party which is jusl nov in mos, lamen!able
state Of confusion. A large portion Of the Wings
have Centred" upon Gen. TayloI--while another
section Of The same party utterly repudia,e him,
under the present circumstances. The Demo-
Gratis sc had The wisdom 10 bide their time
They have not yet taken The fatal AMI irrevoca-
ble step OF nominating any individual Tor The Pre-
sidency. When The proper rercd shall arrive,
il will be time enough for The Register 10 dis.
course Of The "slrait," should iheIe be any. al
present. that paper had better SCI its own house in
order. Chaos rules tie hour.