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Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1847-08-04

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years and no Assessments II
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

AN AMERICAN MATRoN-A correspondent
OF the Richmond Enquirer states it was bis sad
duty to inform the widowed mother of the late
Lieut.. WILLIAM T. BURNwELL, of the death OF
her youngest and darling son, who was killed
on the 9th September in the battle of FL Moline
del Rey. He says he ''told his mother he was
dead, and that he had fallen in battle. Not tear
fell from her eyes--not sigh escaped her. SIS
he dead? Did he do his duty3 Thank God, he
left no widowr were the only words she ut
tured."
What magnificent revelation of woman's
heart is this. How perfectly free from selfish
ness the last thought, ''thank God, he left no
widow"-the agony of that sundered tie which
she herself had felt, being in her estimation
more poignant than the sad tidings which be-
reft her of a son. Glorious wife, loving mother,
American woman-may The Comforter pro-
tee thee, and send balm to thy aching heart
North american.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

RAscALLY BUsINEss.-We learn from the
Quincy, (Ill.) Wing, that the Hon. John Went
worth, member af Congress from the Chicago
district, abuses the franking privilege, which
the station confers upon him, by ranking circu-
lars all over his district setting forth the facili
ties for printing at jackson Hall'-as he terms
the new printing house he has erected the last
summer in Chicago. Some of the papers think
1t should be more appropriately termed ''Jack-
Ass Hail." We believe this is the same honor
able gentleman who was charged winter or two
since, by the correspondent of the Philadelphia
North American, with purIOining envelope pa
per enough at one sitting of Congress to last his
printing establishment at Chicago whole year
and openly boosted of his shame at that
writer very justly observes, that some qseer
men occasionally get into Congress. Should
think sol
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

JOHN VAN BuREN.-This individual in his
speech at the locofoco convention held at Al
bany, n. Y, poured his hot shot into the ranks
OF the Old Hunker party with such good will
and effect as created no little confusion and
dismay among them. Ever since John has been
the target for all the small fry editors in the
country to shoot at The Vincennes Sun gives
him lift after the following fashion;
JOHN VAN buren,, after having travelled to
Europe mingled in the turpitude of courts, dane
ed with royalty, kissed the hand of Englands
Queen, and roamed with German princes and
princesses, has returned home to make fool
OF himself His late speech at Albany, N. Y,
has destroyed the hope of many friends that
the son would be as true and useful to his par
ty and his country, as the sire, of Kinderhook.
1t is true, the speech abounds with most poig-
nant humor & effective satire, but disorganiza-
ton alone is the foundation, and usteventually
be the end of it. His illusions to the ven
cradle RITcHIE are ungenerous and uncalled
for.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

''VENI, VIDI, VIcI."-The words of Cesar
rise iuesistibly upon the mind of every one
who reads SCOTS late dispatches. From the
mouth of the old Roman general, after his easy
triumph over the Pharacees, in single battle,
they sound like Jest or ''thrasonical brag;
had Scott used them in his despatch, they would
have seemed almost the natural description of
campaign so rapid and so glorious as his has
been,-so full of battles and victories, daring
marches and assaults, great exploits and mighty
results, terminating in the prostration-almost
the conquest-of republic by his small army
of some ten thousand men. When Congress
grants medals-as Congress surely will-to
Gen. Scott and the heroes who fought their way
with him into Mexico, officers, prlvates and
all, let these words be engraved on them, and
every soldier claim the right to wear them as
the utterance of his own heroism. 'THE AR
MY OF MExIco-VENI. VIDI, VIcIp what me-
mortal for the sons and grandsons of the soldiers
of the ''Army of Mexico~ We think it not
improbable we shall wake up some fine morn
ing to hear of 'Yeni, Vidi, Vici, adopted as
the popular designation of the hero of Lundy's
Lane.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

SOMETHING IN A NATURALIZATION has
sometimes been called to the appropriateness
of the names of our military leaders. Taylor
has had an infinite variety of jocular illusions
to the manner in which he has Selced up the
Mexican nation. Scott has fully proved his
claims to the application of Winfield Worth
might have taken his name from his character
and his deeds. Pierce has gone through the
enemy like streak of lightning, while the
heavy blows of the Smith have rung loud and
clear on the Mexican anvil. Wool, they say,
has arooled our foes, and Tlciggs tlcigged them
to some purpose. Pillol0 invited manya Mex
lean 10 his last slumber. Butler tapped his
share of Mexican barrels at Monterey, while
Hunter started the game out of Alvarado, and
gave his commander no chance to be in at the
death. The Indiana general showedSanta An
ma that there was no turning in that Lane.
Some ofour officers have proved even better
than their names. Childs showed at Puebla
that he was no baby, and Bragg proved HIM
self more than boasterat Buena Vista.-Rich.
Rep. n9 Hr HWWTTn man
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02
YANKEE Doodle IN A MEXICAN THEArnE.-

YANKEE DOODLE IN MEXICAN THEATRE.-
'Mustang," the able correspondent of the New
Orleans Delta, in one of his letters gives the fol-
lowing account of an exciting scene that took
place in the Theatre in Mexico.
Between the pieces, the orchestra, which is
really very fine one, gave US two or three beau
tiful airs, and concluded with Mexican nation
al air. AS soon as they finished, the audience,
being mostly American, called for Yankee Doc
die; but the orchestra paid no attention. They
stamped and raped, as if they would bring
down the house over our heads, but still the
orchestra needed not. At length the bell rang,
and up went the curtain. The audience seemed
for an instance as if they were willing to give
it up; but at this moment tall, slab-sided-
looking genius, who bore the appearance of be-
ing a real, thoroughbred patriotic volunteer of
the first water, raised himself about ''half
straight, and said-''I often heard that Yankee
Doodle was the Americans fighting tune; but
as the darned etarnal Greasers kept us so busy
while we were fighting that we couldn't have
time to whistle little, Think we might have
little touch of Uncle Sans favorite, if it's on
ly to make Teller think Of the white settle
ments." This acted like an electric shock up
on the audience, and they recommended their
on the stage, but still they continued to stamp
and halloo. Sonora Gazette bowed gracefully,
and smiled bewitchingly, but it was no use;
they had determined upon hearing our national
air, and nothing could persuade them from it.
the actors withdrew, the curtain fell, the Or
chestra complied with their demands, and the
balance of the evenings entertainments passed
off in excellent order. A Mexican gentleman
sitting in front of me, remarked to his friend,
that it was the best illustration of the Amer
lean character he had ever witnessed-that
when they once determined upon anything
neither the firmness of man, nor the solicita-
tions of woman, could induce them to cease in
their exertions until they had accomplished
their objects; and that in ten minutes after OF
before any efforts, you would think, from theii
appearance, that they were as docile as lambs
and harmless as infants. MUSTANG.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02
THE YANKEE AND MONT BLANC.

How de du, Mont Blancl VOW I'm glad to meet ye;
A thundrin grist o. miles I've come to greet We;
I'm from America, where we've got fountain
Niagara it's called, where you might lave,
Your mighty phiz; then you could shirt and shave
In old Kentucky-in our Mammoth Cave;
Or take snooze; when you're in want ofrest,
On our big praries in the Far West"
Or, when you're dry, might cool your heated liver
By slipping up the Mississippi river.
As for my companions, should you wish for any,
Why, we've got the Kaatskl and the Allegany,
You may accept them with impuLity,
They both stand high in our community,
Give us call. You'd almost step from hence;
Our folks all long to see Your Eminence;
Come over, Blanci-don't make the last ado;
Bring Madame Juda with you, and the little glaciers,
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

O-W notice that the Washington Cor
respondent of the Baltimore Sun states that
John @. Adams will avail himself of the first
opportunity to declare himself in favor of the
acquisition of all Mexico. He has held such
to be the inevitable result of the war, and has
been apprehensive that treaty would be made,
by which portion of the territory would be
lost
The Louisville Journal notices the rumor and
says:
We really do not know how much credit, or
whether any at all, should be attached to the
following letter which we find in the Balti-
more Sun. We should not be at all surprised
if good many of the strong anti-slavery men
of the North were to insist upon the annexa-
ton of all Mexico under the impression that it
would, either from the operation of the Will
mot proviso or from the nature of things, for
ever remain non-slave- holding territory, thus
securing the perpetual balance of power to the
-slaveholding States
''WAsHINGToN, Nov. %, 1917.
ga startling rumor prevails in the city this
morning, that will somewhat embarrass the
'no territory" party. Mr.. J. @. Adams, it is
said, will avail himself of the first opportunity
TO declare himself in favor Of the acquisition of
the whole of Mexico. | was myself prepared
for this course on thepart ofthe venerable gem
tleman, from what had heard of his converse
tons at Quincy during the last summer. He
expressed the opinion that the war would re-
suit in the acquisition and annexation of all
Mexico-and subsequently, his belief that, to
avoid this natural consequence, the Admins
tration would patch up peace with some gov
eminent Gifts own establishment in Mexico.
THAT peace is not yet patched up, but it is
expected by some that it will be, very soon af
ter, if not before the meeting of Congress. Let
the treaty be made, and if it provides for the
acquisition of anything short of the whole OF
Mexico, and if it does not provide for the per-
petual restriction of African slavery in Mexi-
CO, there will be anopposition to it in Congress
of most formidable, imposing, and vehement
character. The very Agamemnon of the anti
treaty league will be Mr.. Adams, as am well
as sured."
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

The WAY OF THE WoRLD.-We oftimes meet with
startling truths in simple poetic guise for instance an
obscure philosopher writes as follows:
When fortune smiles and looks serene,
IT'S "Sir how do you dol
Your family are well hope,
Can serve them OF your"
But turn the SCALE let fortune frown,
And dire disasters greet We,
IT'S then-"rm sorry for your loss,
But times are hard-good bye t'ye."
Those then who oft your table gractd,
And on your viands fed,
Will say, and meanwhile give kick,
''He brought it on his head"
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

0T "THE CLEANER" is the title of new
locofoco paper, the first number Of which made
its appearance at New Harmony, Ind, on
Thursday last. 1t is published weekly, on
medium paper, by JAMES BENNETT, Esqr., who
places his hopes of success-as he says in his
opening Adhesion democratic support, y
neither asking nor desiring, we suppose, ''aid''
or comfort" from the Wings.
In noticing short time ago the exertions
making by our opponents to regain this Dis
trict, we mentioned the fact that the neutral
paper at New Harmony was about to change its
coat and come out true blue locofoco, and that,
no doubt, it would be under the control of r.
Dale Owen. In this we were not mistaken, as
we observe that the publisher not only admits
the fact, but publishes also whole page of
matter in his first number from the pen of Mr..
Owen. Notwithstanding it is known, and ad-
mitted by the Publisher of the Cleaner, that
the metamorphasis of the neutral into party
paper was for the sole benefit of Mr.. Owen and
family, yet our mention of the fact has stirred
up the bile of DIR. Bennett (?) pretty consider
ably, and he snaps at us rather wickedly. We
hope the gentleman will recover his temper, as
we don't want to see his feathers ruffled so soon
in the day. There will be time enough and a
better occasion offered for him to lash himself
into passion.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

Rev. Mr.. McCarty, Chaplain IN the United
States Army, delivered sermon, in the Ma
tional Palace at Mexico, on Sunday, the 3rd
ult. on the occasion ola "Public Thanksgiving
for the Victories achieved by the army of the
United States. under the command of Major
General Winfield Scott, in the Basin of Mex
leo, consummated by the capture of the Cap
ital."
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

PLUNDER-DIsTRIBUTIoN OF THE SPoILs.-
We copy below paragraph from the Washing
ton Union, transferred into its columns from
the New Orleans Mercury, and fully endorsed.
Coming through such channel, it may be re-
garded as a semi-official announcement, that
such are the present views of President Polk
1t is appropriately called finishing stroke"
for our administration, having conquered the
whole of Mexico, to 'sgiUs freely Of the Mericdn
domain to as many of our citizens as will en-
igrate, that the country may be sooner filled
sslcith armed americans tch0 mould not onlycOm-
plete the sUBJUGATIoN, but the CIVILIZATION of
Mcrico!"
''Let our armies, then, begin Immediately to
radiate from the city of Mexico into all the
Mexican States; and the moment there are B.,
600 men on an average in each of the Mexican
States, from New Mexico to the lsthmus of Te-
huantepec, the country may be considered as
conquered. Such move on our part would so
divide the forces of the Mexicans, that they
could do nothing We should have in our pos
session all their capitals and all their capital,
of every description; and if, with all these in
our hands, we could do nothing, then, and not
it sa libel on our national character to suppose
that we could do nothing under such circum-
stances The fact is, that Mexico would thus
be as completely conquered as any country ever
was-conquered beyond the hope of recovery.
And then, as finishing stroke, our Government
should giUe freely of the Mcricnn domain TO as
nlanyof our citizens as loouLd emigrate. This
would soon fill up the country with armed
Americans, who would not only complete
the subjugation, the civilization OF Mexico.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

Gen Wool, the brave and heroic soldier Of Buena
Vista, is a strict and rigid disciplnaran, well
gallant and accomplished officer. The following
good 'un, !" which Captain Tobin tells happen
ing in camp must have excited the fiery little Gen.
eral to degree. While sitting in his marquee
Mexican was ushered into his presence whose de-
meanor denoted the importance of some weighty COM
munication which he wished to deliver
The General could not speak Spanish, and his in
terpreter was sought in vain. A long specimen ola
sucker, who, from the outer style of his dress, the
General took perhaps for ranger, happened at that
moment to struggle past
"Come here my man," called out the General.
With air of perfect nonchalance, the sucker do-
ed his battered castor and entered the tent
''Do you speak Mexican inquired the General.
"Why General, / rather guess not"
''Well, can you tell me of some one who does"
Yes street jist can" answered the man.
"Quick, then, let me know where he isl" demand
ed the irascitle commander
'Why here drawled the impurturbabe sucker, lay
ing his hand on the Mexican with whom It was de-
sired to communicating cant speak nothing else"
Capt Tobin left jest then.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

C- The Ohio Statesman says that Sheboy-
gen, near which the burning of the propeller
Phenir took place, is some distance above
Milwaukee, and about midway of Lake Mlchi-
gan, and within the Territory of Wisconsin,
The Phenir was probably bound from Buffalo
TO Chicago, and had accomplished the greater
part of the distance when the fire happened.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

GEN PnLow.-An inquisitive person in
formes us that in looking over Gen. Pillows
official report of the late battles, he finds the
personal pronoun occurring al times, and me
and my about 40 times as often. 1t is GER
tainly the greatest flourish of words yet seen.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

AWestern Editor says he has no objection to
taking. in payment for subscriptions to his
paper, but that he hates, after one of his subscri
bers has left load of wood before the door in
the day time for him to come and steal it all
back at night!
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

0F- A correspondent of the ST. Louis Re
publican, writing from Puebla, states that Gen.
SHIELDS, upon his return to the United States;
will be candidate before the Legislature of
Illinois, for United States Senator in the place
of Judge BREEsE.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

ELECTIVE FRANcHIsE.-InG Great Britain there
are eight hundred thousand voters, in the Uni
ted States three millions, in France three hun
dred thousand. According to the population
oithe different countries America has five times
more voters than England and fifteen times more
than France.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

MAKE WAY for independent voter" said fell
low at the Third District poll, on Monday. whose
breath strongly tinctured with the aroma of to-
bacco and cheap whiskey. MAKE way, there he
repeated, "for a independent voter"
why, my good fellow, it is not more than an
hour since you deposited your vote at this very
poll"
Il knows it, knows it," said the independent re-
publican "but that ere the Democratic ticket
this ere is the Wing"
"lfyou attempt TO vote twice." said the inspector,
IL shall haYe you arrested for violation of the eec-
ton law"
You will, will you" said the sovereign, 'then
says If am denied the right of voting for the Wings
after havn gone the whole ticket for the Democrats
there amt no uniDersal suffrage, that's al-.ts
darned one sided business, take il all round"-N o.
Delta.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

FAscISArIoN--A treatise on Fascination has just
been published-it explains how catbirds fasci-
mated by snakes, and how snakes themselves are
fascinated by Indian Jugglers; but it does not tell
how young fellows are fascinated by young girls
and that is the most potent fascination of all.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

Mr.. Polk has now been President for nearly
three years. How has he discharged his du-
ties?-Richnlond Enquirer.
In such manner as to make the people
very anxious to discharge him.-Prentice.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

OCs-It is said that the New Orleans Delta is
under an expense of 81 900 per month to pro-
cure news from Mexico
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

CT The city of 0ctolon, in Mexico, was
destroyed by an earthquake, ON the 23d of Oc-
tober, and large number of the inhabitants
buried in the ruins.
Canales, thenotorious guerrilla chief, is dead.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

LOUIS Philippe, the king of the French is reputed
to be worth hundred and fifty millions of dollars.
Sir Robert Peel is said TO possess estate valued at
ninty millions of dollars. And the valuation Of
John Jacob Astcrs possessions is thirty millions of
dollars.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

STAR OF THE ORDER.-Perhaps our readers are not
aware of the reason why the Star Of the Sons OF Ten
perance has six points. II was to commemorate the
six original Washingtonians, five of whom are now
living and are active working members Of the Or
der.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

0T-It is said that more State stocks have
been sent cut by the steamer Acadia for sale
i'll this country, the proceeds to be RENTED in
specie.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, ls47.

US- We are indebted to Messrs. Taylor &
Harvey for late New Orleans and other papers.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

CRUEI--A lady called at one of the stores day or
two since, and inquired of young clerk for screw
el"
Not willing to appear ignorant nor exactly CON-
pretending her, he handed down regular twisted
cowskin.
why" says the lady, "that isnot what want"
"Well," replied the boy, "that is the crueLlsst
thing know of
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-12-02

Eight hundred pounds of gold are annually made
up into Gold Pens in the u States.
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-11-06
Singular Escape.

The cook-maid of the family of the poet
Hartman, at Prague, being aware that sum
of 1000 thalers was kept in secretary, COM
municated the fact to man whom she knew,
and proposed to him to steal it. The latter
gave some poison, which he directed to have
thrown into the soup, assuring her that it was
merely narcotic, which would not fail to
plunge the family into deep sleep. Acurious
circumstance saved them all. On the edge of
the lamp suspended over the table was placed
rod, to keepin awe one of the Children
The child having begun to cry just as they
sat down to table, Mr.. Hartman stretched out
his hand for the rod, and in so doing overset
the soup tureen. The cat Tapped up some of
the soup, and died Immediately. This aroused
suspicion, and on investigation being insti-
tuted, the truth was discovered German
Paper.
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-11-06
WASHINGTON, Nov. |

This is the "6lack mail day in this city.
The whole colored population of the city are
brought up to the Mayors Office, to pay a
Corporation tax of two dollars each; have
their names registered, and, besides that, give
a bond, with five freeholders as sureties, for
their good behavior, in penalty of one thou
sand dollars. The colored people, of both
sexes, are gathered around the City Hall, like
flock of blackbirds, and some of them will
not be able to get their papers for two or three
days. 1t is said that more than five thousand
colored people must either pay up and give
security, or leave the Federal city.
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-11-06
DOMESTIC PORTS.

NoRFOLK-Ar LIST, brig Phocion, before reported
sch ar at N York; Allen, ThOmaston. ..
PHILADELPHIA-Ar I'd, brig Port land, Clough,
Guayama, 10.
NEW YORK-Ar 81, ship Charemagne, Packard,
Pictou, Doth ut; barque Ocean Bird, Coney, do do.
4th, brig Sophia, Sietson, Trinidad.
BOSTON-Ar 4th, sch Welcome Return, Lnfkn,
Richmond via Salem. Cid schs Chas Henry, Soule,
Augusta; Statira, Perkins, and Rochester, Walker,
Hailowe Sid but probably anchored below, briggs
Cushnoc, and Commodus.
SALEM-Ar Sd, sch Advance, Bryant, Sydney, a3d
ult.
NEW BEDFoRD-Ar Sd, sch America, Baker, Gar
diner.
FALL RIvER-Ar goth, schs Exchange, Kelley,
Gardiner; 3st, Ophir, Ballard, do; LIST, brig Ocean
Queen, Lewis, do; Cd, sch Besey, Bookings, Ptston.
BANGOR-Ar LIST, brig Caharlne Nickes, Nickels,
Boston.
EAST THOMASTON-Ar 18th, ship Arvum, Spear,
Castine 29th, schs Tasso Fuller and Equal, Ingra-
ham, Boston Both, Avenger, Simonlon, do Both. Ma
nv Langdon Cobb. I'm Bangor for Bedford. Sid goth,
schs Eagle Haskell, and Pawtucket, Ormsbee, York;
Both, barque Nehemiah Rich, Carleton, Havana; schs
Lucy White, jameson, York; 3st, Ann Denman,
Patten, and Coral, Bailey do Cd, brig Kedron, earn
ey, Machias