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\ ALABAMA u. $. SEsAToR.--Three baotings were
had by the Alabama Legislature Saturday last for
Senator to Congress- resulting as follows:
Later From worn CRUZ.

The barque Warwick Capt. Wilcox arrived here
yesterday, having left Vera Cruz on the LIST inst,
week later than former adVces. She brings no let
papers, so far as we can learn nor any news
from the interior of Mexico The steamer Ann Chase
sailed the 9th nlt from Vera Cruz for this port
by the way Of the Brnzos She has mail on board
had also sailed direct for this port. Tho steamer Ohio
also sailed on the 9th for this port.
Capt. Wilcox reports that the barque St. Mary,
Capt. Mason, from New Orleans for Vera Cruz with
heavy gale on the 18th, while endeavorihg to make n
harbor. The troops and passengers had oil arrived
in safety at Vera Cruz. The U. s. steamer A. r.
Hetzel her assistance and worked nll night,
but found it impossible to get her off.
IN. Q. Picayune llth inst
The Cor. BlAler.--Capt. Whann, Of the towboat
Southerner, came up the river yesterday and reports
that Capt. Andrews of the towboat Tersian, spoke
the brig Sadana the 9th instant of the Southwest
Piss The captain of the Saldaaa reported having
spoken on the 18th Inst the U. s. steamer Gov. But
ler, one hundred miles southwest Of the Southwest
Pass, In distress. The Gov. Butler was from Vera
Cruz, bound for this port--Ibid.
Gen. 1aylor.--A committee Of the citizens Of Nat
chez waited upon Gen. Taylor, al Baton Rouge, day
before yesterday with an invitation visit their city
Gen. Taylor we learn, promised to do SO on his re-
turn from his plantation-just below Rodney width
er he is gone to attend matters Of private
concern. He will probably be In Natchez during next
week.--Ibid
Capt. Alexander s. Hooe.--We were deeply panied
yesterday to learn that this gallant officer the 9Th
Regiment u s. Infantry died. the night Of the 9Th
inst, at Baton Rouge, from the effects Of severe
burn. Capt. Hooe was a native Of King Georges
county Virginia, most gallant and accomplished
soldier and gained great credit by his gallant con-
duct upon the field Of Palo Alto the first battle of the
Mexican war, where he lost an arm. He entered the
army graduate from the Military Academy in 1927,
and has always served with honor to himself md his
hs country For his gnllantry on the 9th Of May,
ls4o, ne was breystted 70 majority and most de-
was brother Of Robert Emmett Hooc Of the nnyv,
who died about six months since, md we believe
WINS the last member Of his family We regret TO hear
that fond wife and children have been left 10 mourn
the death Of u husband and father--Ibid.
Sugar House Burnt.--The sugar house of Mr..
John Navy, near Bayou Goula, parish Of Ibsrville,
together with large quantity Of sugar, destroy
troyed by fire the night Of the 29h ult. One ac-
count which we have seen says sixty hogskelds a
sugar were consumed another say. tone hundred
Navy is SUSPECTED having caused the de sHa O.
ton designedly.-Ibid
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In England II is understood that the foreign post
ages by law under the control Of the Lords of the
Treasury, and may be changed as circumstances rem
der necessary A similar power should be given to
the Postmaster General, or some other authority in
the United States as to secure if practicable fair
and Just mail arrangements between this and foreign
countries Postmaster Gen. Report.
We hope that Congress win dono such thing. The
Executive is already quite strong enough, without
increasing its strength by direct grant of legisla-
tive power which Mr.. johnson asks for. We are as
tonished that so violent Democrat as Mr. J. IS,
should make such request.
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DEFINING a Posrrfor.---An elderly maiden lady,
with pride above being DEPENDENT upon wealthier
relation, retired daily TO her chamber TO prny for a
"comfortable competency" which ahc always ex-
piained in these words with more elevated voice
~ And lest, o Lord thou shoudst not understand
what Imcan, four hundred year, paid quarterly r.
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a CoLUMBrA, 8. c., Dec. H. l947
The bill to give the election Of President and Vice
President ofthe United States to the people passed
the House of Representatives by a vote of-yoas 81,
nays 81.
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IN the Senate otter the presentation Of petitions
and resolutions Mr.. Calhouns resolutions came up
for consideration as 10 the manner Of dsposing Of
them, when Mr.. Allen took the floor In favor of re-
ferring them to the Committee on Foreign Rela-
tons, which Mr.. Calhoun opposed, preferring 70
have an opportunity 10 speak to his own resolutions
before their reference. The opposition this desire
was finally withdrawn, so that the Senator from S.
Carolina will at early day, indulge the Senate with
his views on their merits. M .
IN the House, very little else was DONE with the
exception Of the presentation Of reports from COM
mittees, petitions from States and resolutions
Among the latter was one by Mr.. Murphey Of New
York, to inquire into the expediency Of abolishng
all the minor diplomatic appointments In Italy, and
substituting for them Minister Plenipotentiary
to the Court Of Pope Plus TX. II was referred 10
the Committee on Foreign Relations. Also, series
of resolutions by Mr. Petit, declaratory of the power
of the General Government TO improve harbors and
rivers. The ayes and noes being called for on mo-
tion to lay the resolution the table, was decided
in the negative.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-20

The New York Herald, In recent able article
upon the Mexican question, makes the following
strong points which will be responded 10 by the
General Government of the Repnbllc
\ "Mexico commenced her independence with bad
faitn outrage barbarism, Ignorance, and folly all
perpetraied towards the people Of the United States
are in the position OF mailman owning house
that borders near is connected with that Of man
OF sense and the man of sense Is compelled in self
defence, and the general principles Of good sense
charge.
eve have, thus far, as q people, as nation, con-
quered Mexico, and probably we shall retain her"
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IRA society In Cincinnati called the Last
Man." held us anniversary meeting In that city on
Wednesday the 18th ult II was organized sixteon
years ago and but four offs members now su rive
which remnant met
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-20

The table Of the Auditor exhibits the important fact
that the revenues for the two years preceding the LIST
been collected, except 81 94s 81 being less than one
third OF one per cent on the whole amount. The ba-
lance has been given to the representatives Of deceas
ed postmasters or their siretes; whilst the whole
amount has been discussed without the loss Of ado
lar, is now in the treasury ready for use. Post
master Gen Report. a4 H,s
Mr.. Johnson deserves the Highest credit for these
Interesting results &A #5
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"The phraseology of that act md Of the subsc-
quen acts Is of character to admit Of controversy
as to the meaning Of Congress-; and II has been the
fruitful source Of annoyance TO the Department. and,
occasionally, of muchpubic inconvenience. Post
master Generals report.
In such cases, we think, the trustees OF the Peo-
pies power ought to decide ne to make the execu-
ton of the doubtful law rebound most TO the benefit
of the People ~ XIV
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-20

Its said that Victor Cousin hitherto one Of the
Partisan arch-prests of infidety, has embraced
Christianity, and is about to become monk Of Ls
Trappe.
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MONDAY AFTERNOON, deer 20, Is47.
For President
GENERAL ZACHARY TAYLOR.
Subject to the decision of the wing National Convention

@" Epaminondas," on Mr.. Pendleton
.o-mo ROW.
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DIED,

~ idsas& Ur DIED, 'f E
In Baltimore, on Friday night the l7h instant of con
simption at the residence Of her father E. GUTsTuicH
ESQ, Mrs. ELIZABETH BRooME, wife q JAS BRooMT
OF this city e4Er NIX 4
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CHEAP BOOK STORE,

On Penn. A., doors from he corner Qf4 -2 street.
GEORGE TEMPLEMAN
has large STOCK Of LAW, MEDICAL, POLTTy.
ii CAL, HISTORICAL, aud MISCELLANEOUS
are in splendid bindings. AL the INNUlLS OF TIE
SEASON, In variety Of beautiful bindingr. JUVENILE
s ss@ e cnp ~ sI " oss.s day. All
BOOKS subscrbed for aud pnbIshsd by order or Con.
gross. e raa.-l ..t
Those who want batssus srs respectfully invited TO call
dec o--tf. ssf|as. --r.
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The penalties imposed by the act of the 81 of
March, l845 have been before stated to be sufficient
for the suppression Of private expresses and it be-
comes more important to increase them. Postmas-
ter Gen. Report.
Il seems to us, that all necessity for making penal
laws to prevent private enterprise from competing
with the Government monopoly in postal transport
tation, can DO done away with, by reducing the ia
riff Of postages on letters for any distance to two
cents per half ounce prepaid and by abolishng in toto
the frankng privilege and hostages on newspapers
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-20

Gen. Shields reached Montgomery, Ala,
on Friday last about two o'clock, and was
received undera salute Of one hundred guns,
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-20

Postage is tax not only the business OF the coun-
try but upon the intelligence, knowledge, and the ex-
ercse of the friendly and social feelings; and in the
opinion Of the undersigned should be reduced TO the
lowest point which would enable the Department to
sustain ITSELF That principle has been uniformly ac-
ted In the United States the true standard for
the regulation Of posage and the cheaper 1t be
made, consistently with that rule the better.Post
master Gen. Report.
While we agree with Mr.. johnson as TO the nature
of this tax, we must differ with him rs TO the sound
ness Of the principle upon which that tax should be
assessed. Though it is true that ithas been the
standard for the regulation Of postage, its adoption
does not prove its soundness. The exclusive trans
portation of letters, &C. by the General Government
liz, at least the exercise Of questionable power, de-
rived from the express power granted to establish
post Offices and post roads," Every power of the
General Government was granted for the express
purpose of promoting Tie general ireJare Now, if
special laws are promotive Of the general well
fire us general ones are, why not make the other de-
partments Of the Government snsain themselves as
well MS the Post Office Department. The principle
would be as sound In the case as in the Other.
The true basis Of the regulation Of postage is the pro-
motion of the general welfare, and It requires no rea
soning to prove that the lower the postage the more
Is the general welfare promoted.
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For Rent.

rT,HE principal room In TEMPERANCE HALL. which is
suitable for Exhibitions, Fairs Lectures Concert
such other purposes not Inconsistent with the principles Of
total abstinence. Terms moderate. Apply 10
q. WARD President Stock Committee,
dee 1s-n Or at the Hall
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The returns of dead letters are believed to exceed
100000 each quarter--P postmaster Gen. Report.
Establish two cent postage and require prepay
ment and all this machinery Of dead letters will be
nj an END. 49,. ...E-L. -l-.- .-...-a-
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TEMPERANCE HALL.

MfEI> GREAr TEMPERANCE MEETING. On next Mon.
MsR day, the meeting Of the FREHMENs yigilant T. A.
will be unusaly interesting by the description OF the
Resolution offered last Monday night In reference to the
sale Of Intoxicating Lqnors in The Capitol The public
invited to attend at O'Clock, r. 81 Several members
Congress and other distinguished strangers expected
address the meeting GEORGE SAVAGE,
dec 2-T N Precedent n
Ms The Ladies' Festival for The benefit Of
WE the Church OF the Ascension (recenty at Conce1
Hall) will ba continued Tuesday evening 2lst inst
the "Odeon," corner ~ street and Penn Good
music will be provided Adnnittance f2A cents rs
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The STEAMERs--THE tTELEaRApH.--Up to the
time Of closing the Office In this city, AT 10 o'clock
last night, no tdngs were received OF either Of thu
steamers now due. The French Royal Mail steamer
Union, if she sailed us announced, is now IN hei
twenty-fifth day out. The British NJ oil steamer
be looked for hourly Bait Amer. this morning
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Wanted.

DY young man qualified forhc business, situation
ID Book. keeper or Clerk. Any communication on III
subject addressed to s. O. NJ National Wing Office, wi
cceive prompt attention. Terms modera dec 1924
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-10
DR.. WEBS STER'S
COMP OUND FLUID EXTRACT
OF
SkRSAP PkRILl a.

~ OR the cure of fsCROFULA. in its incipi-
H. ent as we'll as more advanced stages all Gu
taneous erup,ions; SYPHILIS, in its secondary
STAGE arresting its ravages even when the victim
may have become an object of loathlng ana olss
gust; KINGS EVIL; Tumors on the neck ana
Glandular affections; all the evils resulting from
an injudicious use of Mercury, &C. &c:
There are but few Medicines whose efhcacy' IN
numerous diseases, has been as well attesteo as
Sarsaparilla. 1t was first introduced IN Europe
by the Spaniards, in 1861 as certain remedy
far malignant disease then prevalent whicn
was rapidly extending its ravages through SPAN, IN
France and Italy. and had hitherto resisted !ne
skill Of the physicians, painful ana a. appa'lng Y
disease, that had bafflcd the utmost skill ana e1
ertions of human wisdom, was found TO ylelo
ready to this article.
From that time to the present, medical eSpefl,
ence has thoroughly established its efhcacy. ano
general consent Of the profession now acknoWl'
edges its remedial powers over large class OF dis,
eases where most other medicines fail. AND wha'
cannot be said of many osher articles OF the ma m
terra medica, it may be taken always win eh'lfe
safety.
pPrice, IS cts. pcr Bottle.H.
UFor certificates and directions see Circular
in the hands of agents for gratuItous distribution
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-10
DR.. H. K WEBsTERS
BILIOUS PILLS.

Fo,: the cure of hillary Oostrnct.oaas,
Bilious Diasrhae, ChoHc. .Dyspep
sia, Costiueaess, Sick Headache,
FzQtuzency, &c.
VEyHESE Pills have now been before the public
their efficacy from personal experience.
The idea generally prevails that a cathartic, to
do good must be very powerful in its effects upon
the bowels. These Pills, while they evacuate the
contents ofthe alimentary canal with very little
ifany pain, that also operate upon the secretions
in purifying the blood, exciting insenslble perspi
ra ton, and promoting the secretions of the kid
news. These Pills are very important to be TAX
en- in connection with my Sarsaparilla, as they
cooperate with it in removing those affective dis
eases. 1t is necessary that one or two doses
should be taken weekly while the patient is under
a course ofthe SarsapariIa.
They can also be safely relied on in cases of
worms in chiIdrin. % Price 25 cents per Box. IN
UFThe above valuable medicines are for sale
in Ravenna by I. SWIFT; in Charest own by
L. NORTON and DIR. JOHNSON;in Edinburg gh
by D. BOSTWICK; and by Agents generally
throughout the country.
l3wI2O E. ST.. JOHN, Gen'l. Agent.
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DR., lie ROYS|
UNIVERSAL PILLS

VEGE TABLE UNIVERSAL PILLS
The only kno,On Medicine aohich, at
the same time Purges, Purifes and
strengthens the System.
THE peculiar virtues of these pills have placed
IL them at the head of patented medicines, the
excitement of their popularity in Great Britain
was called the Ole Roy pill fever" Every one
who has taken box even dose of these pills
will cheerfuly admit that they are superior to any
other medicine, the reason is that other purga-
tives debihtate while La Roys pills strengthen
and tone the system they purify.
DR.. LIE Roy's pills are exclusively vegetable
many of their component parts are known only
to the discoverer and have withstood the tests of
the best chemists in,Europe, but the principal in
gradients are sarsaparilla and Wild Cherry, each
concentratedto powerful essence, for succeed :
ing in which he received the prize offered by the
college of Pharmacy in Paris.
The difficulty with purgatives has arisen from
their debilitating influence on the digestive Or
gans so asto produce costiveness and render purg-
ing again necessary each counteracting the other.
The Tegetable Universal Pills at once tone and
strengthen the system, open the pores act upon
the 7iUer and discharge the stomach, removing
only impurities and leave the system free from
disease, Sarsapar,lIa as the best purifier of the
BLOOD, which is the life, while as tonic Wild
Cherry, is without rival, DR. LA Roy has SO
united them to avoid all evil effects and have
nothing but their virtues action, i
These pills differ in their operations from all
other medicines, which may be tested by single
lose, no weakness or nauses is produced but they
orace the system and tone the stomach, al the
ame time efectually Operating purge
They commence the moment they are received
nto the system and purify the substances which
orm the blood as we'll as the blood already formed.
Price IS cents per box. For sale by j. S
4EFFrNGwELL and ISAAC SWIFT, Rayenna.
sept. %, 1o47. ly121.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-10

Fhrtations, and Delicate Distresses;'
at which time, disguised with the Pun
ica fdes ocboth Publishers and public.
l e>ile ! mpself from my kind, and re-
tired to the dignfed repose oI this gal-
ret" =
':Bu', Twiggs, you had wife?"
Yes but l divorced her mensa ct
tle no. She was a good creature
n ugh, but no sentiment no congenialily,
I'd would not be bored with her.
Yet twas a hard trial; for inter nos,
Lucy more than half supported US with
her needle; but then, what great genus
has ever been able long TO endure a
wife? Since then, that faithful. crea-
ture (pointing to the cat,) has shared
my bed and board; and though she can't
bring in money, she keeps the rats at a
distance, never interrupts me in my in.
spired moods, and''- sr
81 Here fearful change came over the
sufferer? The cat who was rubbing
against his face cried out plteously
Twigys opened his eyes,and murmured
'Oh, my poor meWs!"-then came the
death rattle; the jaw fell and the i'll re
warded author was no more!
The bereaved cat gave one unearth
Iy howl turned and sprang frantically
through the window into the street be-
low. This was the more easily done
as there was no pane to obstruct hel
Frenzied passage. | drew to the Will
dow, and sick with horror gazed down
ward. She had dashed her brains ou
against The pavement.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-10
Cheer Up.

Cheer up, for grief is of the night,
But morning withits rosy light = -
. Dispels the clouds of sorrow;
If Ifshadowy doubts obscure the day,
Remember they will fee away; assa,.
- The sky viii smile tomorrow.
What though the past be thick1y strown
With faded fowers,-thy path der grown
ss With thorns of wo and sadness?
Yet sigh not always-murmur not,
There's promise in thy future lot, q
That speaks of hope and gladness. ,-..-
True, life is but vale oftears, -.--.-s
And hope is often linked with fears,
y Yet why be ever weeping2 .5#
: There's many bright spot on the earth,
And many a joy Of noble birth
The Future hath in keeping. .s-
A cloud upon thy brow will throw
New shadows on thy brothers woe, -
And make life's journey weary; 80. IL.
A smile, in holy calmness given, .zzar
viii light thy brothers path to heaven,
And cheer the pilgrim weary.
S Cheer up, then for our guide-star here
I Will soon disclose holier sphere
Whore care assails us never;
Man hath hope beyond the tomb,
In heavens congenial air to bloom;
That hope shalt live forever.
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Gen. Scott i'm Mexico


Wants no Soldiers troubled aoith Hernia or
Rupture.
DR. N. HEATH, of GarrettsvilIe, would
~ inform the citizens of this county, that
he has purchased the right to vend and use DR..
o. Hurlbut's Oppilative remedy for all kinds
of Hernia or Rupture, in the county of Port
age, except in the towns o. Franklin and
Brimfield; and, he would invite those afflicted
with this troublesome and oft times DISTRESS
ing complaint, to call on him and try the
above remedy, which he will warrant them
will produce no injury and when the direc-
tionsare strictly followed he will ask no pay
unless cure is effected. S@ ~ & =
.No,v u you love your sir pences better tx an
your health, go it. SJ
Garrettsville, March IS, tS47.}
4ft N. HEATH.
N. B.-By calling on tho subscriber Ger
tifcates can be seen and references had.
This may certify that my son has been af>
ficted with Hernia four years., and obliged
to wear Truss all the time, the case was a
bad one, but in the month of January last be
was perfectly cured by DR.. o. Hurlbut's rem>
edy, and will here add that / have the ut
mostconfdenee inthe remedy and that it will
cure all durable cases. - Ff st e.
+ A. B HoRD, German g. Botanic Physician
Auburn, Geauga CO. o. March 6, 1s47. :
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REMOVAL.
FARM for. Sale.

Farm f23. Sale.
VEVtIE subscriber offers for sale his farm,
H. situate in the West part of Freedom
containing 100 acres Of land, rs acres under
improvement, with small frame house and
barn on the same; tits watered by never
failing spring. There is also.a young orch
ard containing variety of fruit t4trees- This
Farm can be purchased low for ready paw
or for part pay down with reasonabletime
for the balance. For further particulars in
quire of the subscriber onthe premises.
CHAS. A.iCURTISS.
Freedom, April 5, 1s47.~e-- 6m97.
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EDITORIAL lMMUNITY.-The editor
of the Dayton Transcript has been
'traveling fifteen hundred miles" re-
cently,and during his perigrinations has
enjoyed the good luck OF that chalking"
throughout. Some Of his gratuires
however, according to his own story,
were not so fattering. VI itness the
following:
While on board one Of the splendid
steamers which ply between Buffalo
and Chicago, the fur on our chin grew
rather longer than was agreeable, and
we repaired to the barber shop on
board to have il taken off. The fel.
low did it up in first rate style, Aft er
he had combed and oiled1 our head
and slicked US up fine, we felt gra tilted
pulled out dime and offered it to
him as a reward for his services. He
drew him self up with considerable pom
posity. Il understands said he, ,,dat
you is an editor?"
"WcIl what of it?" said we.
"We never charge editor nofn," said
he.
"But my woolly friend,'' said we,
'there are good many editors travel
ing nowadays, and such lberality on
your part will prove ruinous bus:-
ness"
"Oh, neber mind" said he, 1--WE
make it all up off de gen,nsee."
We incontinently sloped.