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The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-10-05
COST OF THE MEXICAN WAR.
One Hundred and Sixty-seVen
Millions Of D0llars.---N
rect Taxation.

The debt created by the present War
with Mexico amounted, on the Sd Of the
present month, to about Sl67,OC0,-
600! Remember that this enormous
/ debt is brought upon the country in one
year Of Mr.. Polk's War. ONE HUN
DRED AND SIXTY SEVEN MIL
LIONS already expended in the prose-
cution Of this War, and for what benefit
TO the country. for what object! No BEN
eft whatever 10 the country: and as 70 the
object we can conceive of none, except to
| find profitable places for Locofoco office
seekers, and 10 extend the area Of slavery!
Enormous and startling as is this amount
of debt. there is yet another item still
more appalling. The iiUes Of at ieasf
ficesuy fhensaad men have been sacri-
feed upon The altar Of this unnatural
War! A War for all the consequences
Of which the People will hold James K.
Polk and the Locofoco party responsible.
How is this immense debt Of ONE HUN
DRED AND sIxTY-sEvEs MILLIONS 10 be
paid! This is question OF vital inn
f1OisotSC " thC COpiC VI CHuo sAf duid.
1t is contemplated by the leaders of the
Polk and Skunk party to raise means for
that purpose by DIRECT TAXATION
UPON THE PEOPLE. Farmers of
Pennsylvania land holders are you
willing TO be taxed in this frightful sum in
support of Mr.. Polk and his War! Re-
feet well upon this matter, and decide ac-
cording to the dictates of your own con-
sciences. You have the power, and if
by your votes you retain the present ru-
lers in Office, you will he doing much TO-
wards bringing this overwhelming tax up
on your farms and your lands. Ii you
want the tax, vote for FRAScis r. SKUNK.
the Polk candidate for Governor, and you
vote to bring il upon yourselves. Ii is
certain that the Polk and Skunk party
WILL, if they can, ieUy direcf for upon
The People TO meet the War expenses
Prominent Polk advocates have proclaim
ed this 10 be the object of the Admins
tration, and HE Washington Union bold
" advocates DIRECT TAXATION
Every vote given to Francis r. Skunk,
is vote in favor of direct far 10 pay
The erpeases of The Dar.-Penn. Int.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-10-05

The country is filed with travelling
Locofoco emissaries, eIectioneering for
Skunk, and driving the refractory into his
support. Tie hand Of the National Ad-
mlnistration is in the movement. Il is
from the Treasury Of The Nation that
money comes which pays and supports
these political missionaries. Polk, Dali
las and Buchanan are alarmed at the pros
pect Of the defeat Of Shunk, and are using
all the influence. power and patronage OF
the Government to save him. We caution
the people, therefore, to be on the alert,
and not allow ofice-holders at Washington
to rule them. Every man should feel It
his duty to devote few days ts ensuring
the success Of Gen. Irwin and the prin
cipIes Of the Wing paFty-the most inn
portant Of which is PROTECTION TO
OUR OWN INDUSTRY against the
monopolists of Great Britain, and the pau
per labor Of Europe. Is there any Amer
ican who loves the welfare Of his country
so little that he viii not devote few days
TO save II from wreck and ruinl We
trustnot. Let them awake then TO their
duty do II promptly as men who are de-
termined mol TO be sroddcn down by those
who obtained power by vile fraud. and
boast Of the swindle and chest.--Peun-
Tel.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-10-05
EAAxkTIxe FROM A REGULAR RaTsIcI&x.
DR.. INGOLDSBY'S
Pile S Spe elf C.

AN INTERNAL REMEDY:
"A CERTAIN AND RADICAL CURE,
IFhefher Internal, External, Bleeding
or Blind:
Has made radical cures in every case ofthe a.
hove mentioned complaints, as can be proved by
personal reference, and several thousand certiG-
Gates from all parts of the country.
The specific Is an internal remedy. has gen.
tle action on the bowels is pleasant 10 take, and
perfectly harmless in the most delicate cases,
male or female Females before and after con-
fuemcnt are often troubled with constipation of
the bowels, OF costiveness, as well as the piles
In all such cases the Specific can be taken with
'rcrfeet safety, and is certain remedy.
PURGATIVESN0T NECESSARY.
So severe IN their effects, and so liable 10 iBjure
when used (being an most cases the cause Of piles
.cIes kazen during ferer and ogue and many
ofhcr diseases) are thus done away. with, as
cosrIvKSsss is easily removed by using this
medicine. and the bowels restored 10 vigorous
saad healthy action without leaving any Percep,ibe
effect on the system.
PILES OF SEVEN YEAR STANDING CURED.
DEAR DocTon:-I have been perfect victim
10 the complaint called Piles, contracted ia the
West Indies in 1898, and during a term ofseven
wears have suffered beyond anything that could
be conceived cf--loss Of appetite, food fasteess,
want of rest, burning pain, weakness IN the KID
news. and q total want Of strength. So decided
ly opposed 10 ANYTHING bearing resemblance TO
ouackerv, that have abstaIned from any inward
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with. Make whatever use you think proper OF
this testimonial of your invaluable medicine,
designated BY you as DR.. IngOldsby's Piles SPc-
cifc. and accePtof my best assurances for your
future success.
80 With regard your obedient servant,
S4e1 VIII. JONES, Auclioneer. p Pine ST.
Reference can be given 10 some Of our most
eminent Physicians I&I
Price SO cents per Box. ef.E
Sold by the folIowing duly appointed agents
for Somerset county. Pa
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Phiilippi q Liernan. Roxbuy.
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The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-10-05

The Philadelphia Spirit Of the Times
demands of the Administration at WASH
inrson the discharge Of cH The msehanies
IN The yssv Yard who are net Locofe
COS This i The f.ecofoco doctrsns--
employ none bat. .ycur osn Psrtys
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-10-05

BLANK SUMMONS AND EXECU-
TIoSS, Fer sale at this oHee. !
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-10-05

AN INTERNAL REMEDIs
A CERTAIN AND RADICAL CURE,
TFheiher Internal, External, Bieedin.
mr. Riind.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-10-05

Eleven Companies Of volunsesrs hsve
themselves 10 Gov. OwAsy, St
Frankfort. ".
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-10-05
COL. POLK AND THE TARIFF
VILE WHIG FALSEHOOD.


telligencer, with the mendaciiy so emf
nenhy characteristic Of the coon papers,
/ denounces Col. Polk in advance of an 90
pen Free Trade theorist.' The author
iiy for this gratuitous assertion is not
furnished BY the Inteiligencer, as it is the
policy of Wing papers to deal in habitual
misrepresentation both of the men and
measures Of the Democratic party. Nor
WE HAPPEN TO KNOW and state
upon fAe authority ofa TEsSEssEEAN
Nth iohOm zee cOnrersed al BoItimere-
near neighbOr Of Col. Potk-Ehat he
holds The doctrine of Free Trade in ul-
qualified adherence. lie hos necer ad-
uocafed II, and neUer ,0iH. He is in fa-
yor of a judicious revenue Tariff, afford
ing The .AyHPLESJ' Incidental PRO-
tee TION 10 .fmerican Industry.
He is THE ESPECIAL FRIEND
OF THE COAL AND IRON INTER
ESTS % those two great objects ofso-
licitude with Pennsylvania, and 6eiieriHg
PeTmanenre ia our IGtcs 10 be of inc0l-
cuiabIe uaiue, Is OPPOSED TO THE
DISTURBANCE OF THE PRESENT
TARIFF ~
These FACTS we state upon the best
authority and caution of the Democracy
OF the State against listening to the mis-
representations OF the coons."
After having thus relieved himself Of
his personal knouiedge, we have every
reason TO believe, that he felt better for a
while. solacing himself -comp.acenlIy. in
the fraud he had thus perpetrated.
But what change has come DER the
spirit of his dream
Isocoiocoism, true TO its own interests,
acknowledges lie sOeH told as good as
the truth and shamelessly retracts all it
then urged, and now denounces protection
TO American labor, and the tariff Of IS42
as an abominaiion. Yes, this same edl-
tor, in the same paper. pours out his
weekly accumulation Of gall upon the
Wing party, who show up his utter and
reckless inconsistency.
They continue siedfast in the advocacy
Of the Wing doctrine Of protection to the
lsboring poor; while the locofoco party,
a party without principle, skulk from one
fasseI ood to another, led by unscrupulous
editors, to sustain themselves, believing
that the people, have no reckoning TO
make with their betrayers. The people
will settle this matter al the polls. Open
falsehood and secret abuse viii there be
met and rewarded.
On the ID Tuesday Of October, those
Locofoco editors who have heretofore de-
ceived the people, and have the efTrOnlery
10 own il, as the Locoloeo editors m this
State now do. viii find the ..sgoDy piled
high. and be compelled 70 cry Ont
sHeip Cassius, or sink.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-10-05
From The Pennsylvania Telegraph.
The Loco Focos Owning the
SWindle.
Some editors shere are, who can consistent be,
While others grgpe about, in blind futurily


Some editors shere are, who can consistent be,
While others grope about, in blind futuriiy
PoPK, Jr.
During the campaign of 1874, both
parties in Pennsylvania were uniiring in
their advocacy OF the doctrine of protec-
lion TO American manufactures and home
labor The friends of HENRY Clay
urged has claims 10 the confidence of the
people of Pennsylvania on this ground,
and the friends of Mr.. Polk were no less
urgent in insisting that he was better
friend of the tariff than Mr.. Clay. Mr..
Folks letters on the subject were paraded
before the people, and especially his let
ter to Mr.. Kane relied upon, as conclu-
Give evidence OF his soundness on that
subject. All parties then denounced as a
traitor to the best interests OF Pennsyl-
vania, him who dared 10 contend that the
tariff of 1912 would not be safe in the
hands Of Mr.. Polk.
Among the most jealous advocates Of
that tariff then, was the Editor Of the
Democratic Onion" He was highly
indignant that the Wings should even
suggest, that Mr.. Polk was unfriendIy to
protection, and in favor of free-frGde. He
stated TO the world, through the columns
Of that paper, that Mr.. Polk held 'the
doctrine Of free-trade in unqualified ab-
horrence. In that paper of June 5.
1914, his indignation bursts out towards
the Harrisburg Inlelligencer, in the fol-
las~-
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1847-02-25

New MAIL RoUTE-We were informed on
Tuesday last that three tons Of mail matter
was lying on one oil our wharf boats waiting
to be sent round TO ST. Louis. They were
the overlooked mails from Louisville to 81.
Louis, which had accumulated at Vncennes,
in consequence, it is said, of the inabiiity of
the contractor TO carry them through, and were
sent down the Wabash river on a steamboat,
to be shipped TO St. Louis. A mail route
from Louisville to ST. Louis by way of Wa
bash river is new route, truly.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1847-02-25

From TAMPIco.-The n. o. Picayune of
the l7lh instant, contains late intelligence
from Tampico. We learn from that paper
that the ship Ondiaka, which left The Baize
on the 20th ult.: for Tampco, with four com
panies of Louisiana volunteers, numbering
300 men. under command of Col DeRussv
vas totally lost near the Isle.o Lobos, about
thirty miles south of Tampico All The troops
oa board and the crew got safely ashore
The first Tumor that reached New Orleans
was that the troops were all taken prisoners
as soon as they landed, glad to escape from
the water with their lives Subsequently il
was learned from gentleman from 'Tampi-
co that the troops got ashore with their arms
and weeks provisions and at once com
menced the erection oil a slight temporary
defence. The troops and the first and Sec
ond mates of the Ondiaka had reached Tam
pico before the gentleman left there
These volunteers are said to be in most de-
plorable condition, wanting shoes, hats, and
other necessary clothing. The ship Cath
arine and another ship were off Tampico
with troops on board. The health of the
troops at that place was generally excelen mt.
very liule sickness among them and none
of dangerous character.
The N. o. Delta of The 10Th inst, men.
tions report which had been received al
Tampico by commercial house, of fierce
encounter between The Mexicans and por.
tiOn of Gen. Kearney's command, supposed
10 be the Missourians under Col. Price. =
Many are represented to have been killed
on both sides, but the Americans were VIC
torious and took possession of the city o.
chihuahua. The above is the latest and al
the intelligence of importance we have from
the seat of war.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1847-02-25

OF The articles in the Union, on which
the action of the Senate was founded, ex
Guiding the editor of that paper from seat
in the Senate, were predicted on the tempo
rary falling through of the Army bill, in con-
sequence OF the disagreement beiweenihe
Two houses as to the details. The articles
in the Union consisted of communication
signed "Vindicaior," which was endorsed by
an editorial. The following extract from
these articles will show their spirit: -
From the Union.
eTHE ARMY B1LL.-A correspondent in
this evenings Union has painted with strong
and Indignant; feelings The rejection of the
army bill by the Senate of the u. Siates.-
We are as much aslonished by the grounds on
which it was rejected, as by The failure of a
measure so long agiated, so much demand
ed by a patriotic people, so essential 10 the
vindication of our rights and or honor, &c
Extract from the article of the Unions cor
respondent referred to.
"In the Senate OF the U. States on yes
terday the Mexicans achieved another vicio-
ny. The bill for organizing ten regiments Of
regular troops having been submitted, with
lis amendments, to a committee of confer
ence of the two Houses, that committee
unanimously agreed on report, which was
submitted 10 them for their approval. The
House of Representatives al once adoptsd
the report by large majority. In the SEN
ale it was, in lis most important feature; re-
jecled by majority OF six.
81 Santa Anna, Ampudia, or any other
Mexican General could snatch from our sol
ders corresponding victory, we should
place them upon the same elevation where
their compalrots, friends and fellow soldiers
in the Senate of the United States now
stands"
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1847-02-25

THE THREE MILLION BILL-Adoption of
the Wilmot Pr0riso.-The House of Repre-
sentatives on the 18th inst, passed the bill
for placing three millions at the disposal of
the President for the purpose of buying a
"a peace" but with the WiImot Proviso at
tached to il. This Previso prohibits the in
PRODUCTION of savery, as it now exists in the
South, into any of the territory that may be
acquired by the United States under this bill.
This amendment was adopted by majority
of nine votes in very full house-there be-
ing Is yeas for it, and l06 nays against it,
making 22l members out of the 22s of which
the House is composed. The bill was then
passed by about the same vote-l2 mem.
bers who had voted against The Proviso vot.
ing afterwards for The bill, and ii who had
ed for the Proviso then voting against the
bill.
What will be the fate of the bill in the
Senate, is by no means certain. though the
chances are that il will not pass at all. The
probabilities are that the bill will fail in one
house or the other, or if it escape them be
vetoed by the President, so that the pros
pect of getting peace by buying it is now
as bad as is the prospect Of being soon able
to conquer one.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1847-02-25

and agiiated by its own feeling emotions, the
paralyzed tongue finds utterance difficult.
1t is not fervId eloquence, no,lgided words,
that Ireland needs-but substantial food.
Let us rise TO the magnitude of the duly
which is before US, and by a generous supply
from the magnitude of our means, evince
the genuineness and cordiality Of our sympa-
thy and commisse ration.
All The conclusion of Mr.. Clays speech,
one loud and unanimous shout of approval
was raised, in which officers and audience
participated.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1847-02-25
DISSOLUTION.
EVANSVILLE. Feb 25lh. IS47.
ENHE Law Partnership heretofors

EVANSVILLE. FEB 25ih. lS47.
fENHE Law Partnership heretofors
q exIsIIng between JOHN lNGLE JR., ESQ.,, and
myself, is dissolved by mural consent. The
business begun by US and not yet completed,
will be attended to by him. who will still con-
tinue the practice of LAW and remain in the
same office in which the business of the firm
was carried on. ltls agreed by the terms OF the
dissolution that all the debts due TO aud from
as Law Partners, shall be arranged and settled
by Mr.. lngle. 3ac
In retiring from this connection 10 business
with Mr.. lngle, with whom have been associ.
ated tor thun seven gears, ! take great
pleasure in recommending him 10 my clients and
Ia the public, whether in the East or in the
West am sure they will find him competent
and responsible tor oil the business which may
be intrusted to bis care.
Feb 25-3t - CHARLES I. BATTELL.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1847-02-25
RELIEF FOR IRELAND.

The citizens of this place held meeting
on Monday evening last, at the Methods,
Church, forlhe purpose OF raising means 10 as
sst the furnishing poor oil Ireland. The meet
ing wasvery geneaIly attended, both by La
dies and Gentlemen. CHARLES l. BArTELL
Esq, was called 10 the chair, and the meet
ing was eloqaently and feeIingly addressed
by several gentlemen present, and subscTip-
ton al. once taken up. About three hum
dred dollars were subscribed on the spot,
and committees of three in each ward of The
city were appointed 10 wait on the citizens at
their residences, and solicit further coutribu-
lions. A committee of management, consist
ing of Messrs. Jno. Shanklin, Robt. Barnes,
Sam'l Orr, Francis Linck, ST., and William
Hughes, were appointed, whose duty it will
be to receive the funds and apply them in
such manner as 10 them shall seem best,
andto whom remittances from The county.
ofeither money or produce, may be directed.
committee was also appointed 10 prepare
an address to the citizens of The county in
behalf OF IreiaRd, which we feel confident
will be responded to in generous and liber-
al spirit.
All accounts ftom poor and down-trodden
Ireland are Of The most heart-Tending char
acter. In no former period of her history,
say the English as well as Irish Journals, has
this part Of the United Kingdom exhibited
such a miserable and alarming aspect as at
the present time. Starvation of the most
dire description stalks through the length and
breadth Of its provinces; disease and death
are hurrying the victims from off the stage
OF time, and millions of brave people know
not how and where TO brave the awful miser,
which haunts their MONDAY walks and mid
night visions. So great and unparalleled is
the amount OF desiilulion now prevailing that
the efforts of the Government TO abridge and
mitigate the sufferings OF the distressed prove
unequal TO the emergency, and private be-
neyolence starts back at the horrifying pic
ture of misery which daily demands relief
In fact, in many instances, the Irish cabins
are little better than charnel houses, where
the dead, uncared for, unburied, lie fostering
by the side oil the dying.
No one can read these distressing accounts
and not feel his heart open TO the relief his
famishing brethren, and blest as we have
been with bountelnl crops, and prices higher
than has been known for years, We are able,
every one of US, TO open our hands also. We
confidently anticipate that at least thousand
dollars in money and provisions will be rails
ed in this city and county. We can and
should do this much al least.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1847-02-25

MASSACHUSETTS U. S. SENAToR.-.The
Legislature of Massachusetts (nowin SESSION.
has reelected John Davis to the U. s. Sen
ate for six years from the 18th Of march next.
II is something for State TO boast that it has
such men as Daniel Webster and John Da-
Wis TO send to the Senate of the Union; and
in these days, when mediocre men are in
most favor and fill the highest places in the
country, ii is even something more for State
TO be able TO say .ha. it not only has such
men as Daniel Webster and John Davis, but
that il keeps them in the Sena.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1847-02-25

AFFAIRS IN ENGLAND.-We cut the fol-
lowing monitOry and monetary paragraph
from London letter in the N. Y. CONNER
cial Advertiser:
"But the apprehensions which are just now
beginning 10 be entertained fall, in my opFn-
ion, far short OF what would be warranted by
the real circumstances of our position. be-
lieve that We are on the verge oc monetary
CONFUSION, which will prove equalin severi
iy 10 those of 1925, and 1887, and that the
accounts you will henceiorh receive, will
asionish you by the rapidty of its progress.
A summary Of the reasons for this view may
easily be given, and it will then be for Jour
readers 10 decide upon lis validity"