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music. expiring on the passing'""czo, low
painful t}rot il H"r "ony s,..uld be married
N oar hG. t'3"rr ism. IN" spring. oar sum-
'm"r. one aut~m.. "oi d. wint=r-a"l W,
is'Ioni1 ;.i"y m"t s. ~ scenes ~conGcn;a' :.
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,,rr au:>::rn is past. { @ seasons fer ori,-
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comes N t,,r t~r:r winter nf o't' ,~c. -
thr ;aldcn howl! is i~ratri., a,.& =" ST
Yer chain lopScd. But Low few will live
: rnm1a Tic four s asons Of life: many, very
""~"". definite bright Sqring time Of youth
'm:l TIC op"n:r, had< # promise, and TIC
singing birds Of bright snnny iinp.-t;:c:r
Young existence is stolen away--tIus pas
the innocent AMI pure. like The frs. ii,w-
crs of >~1rinr. Others i've on til :f.r mere
lian sun &C life has WARNED into reflection
nj e. vast rn"rsi,s Of mind and body, and
are then sud emily en-: eff, leaving mighty
,!anS un"xicntcd, and great +, solves unrei-
Termed, TINS they pass away. Others are
permitted to continue It'll autumn has ma
turcd the fruits of t!'ir labor. aud at tie
mom'nt t,.ej foadiy horr 10 gather a rich
harvest Of flame. r"nuwt or. u may be, Of
lIappi"Css, from seeds OF love well sOwn,
DEATH, tie dread reaper. comes. and they
items Ives are garncr.d home. Few, Very
few, live u see the winter of lifc-fcw set
serenely sheltered from the rude blast Of ad-
~versity, in ttt' full enjoyment Of peace and
Of each srasan ofiifc
been well spent:
My spring and >um;acr will soon be past,
I'll scar the vail of :utumn'> Lla>f;
Ill sec my flowers I'll iroop ami die.
Ny singing dir!s I Ike wingS AMI fy;
And Ike them, when nv sC"cnn'> Ger,
Away 10 an",iicr Land I'll soar.
Whence The wailine soInd of cricf has fed,
Where scalding tears are rcrcr shed,
Where those who how within the tomb,
As richest flowers, perennial bloom.
Democratic banner., 1847-03-01
CHAMBER SCENE.

She rose from her untroubled sleep,
And put away her soft brown hair,
And in a tone as low and deep
As lovers whisper, breathed a prayer
Her snow white hands together pressed,
Her blue eyes sheltered in the lid;
The folded linen on her breast
Just swelling from the charms it hid
And from her long and flowing dress
Escaped a bare and slender foot,
Whose shape upon the earth did press
Like a new snowflake, white and mute
And there, from slumber pure and warm,
Like ayoung spirit fresh from heaven
She bowed her slight and graceful form,
And humbly prayed TO be forgiven.
Oh God! if souls unsoiled as these
Need daily mercy from thy throne-
If she, upon her Bonded knees
Our loveliest and our purest one
She, with a face so clear and bright
We deem her some stray child Of light;
If she, with those soft eyes in tears,
Day after day in her first years,
Must kneel and pray for grace from thee
What far, far deeper need have weP
How hardly, if she win aot heaven,
Will OUR wild errors be forgiven.
Democratic banner., 1847-03-01
THE LIFE BEYOND THE GRAVE.

Among oil the fine and beautiful figures
and modes of reasoning, that the universe
in which we dwell has afforded for i~llustra-
ton Of the bright hope that is within us ola
life beyond the tomb, there is zone more
beautiful or exquisite, that know of, than
that which is derived from the change If the
seasons-from the second life that bursts
forth in tho spring, in objects apparently
dead; end from the shadowing forth, in the
renovation Of every thing around us, ofthat
destiny which DiAinc Revelation calls upon
our faith 10 believe shallyet be ours. The
trees that have faded and remained dark and
gray through the long dreary lapse Of win
ter, clothe themselves again with green i'll
the spring sunshine, and even hue speaks Of
life. The buds that were tramplcd down
and faded, burst forth once moro in fresh
ness and in beauty; the streams break from
the icy chains, that held them, and the glori.
Gus sun himself comes wandering from his
far journey, giving summer, and warmth
and fertility, and magnifcence, TO every
thing around. Allthat we see breathes, the
same hope, and every thing we behold rckin.
dies into life.
Democratic banner., 1847-03-01
From the Washington Jnian.
"AID AND COMFORT"

Of the degree in which Said & comfort
are afforded to the enemy by Mr., Webste
and his colaborers in and out of Congress
Q very striking illustration is before rs il
the Dario (the Mexican government organ
of the goth December. Behold how Hight,
eficacious is the encouragement derive,
FROM, that patriotic senator, in confi1ain,
the infatuation OF the part Of TIE rulers o
Mexico, which is known to tic whole civ
ilized world to be the cause of the prcscn
war, as their persistence in it is TIE obsta
Gle to peace! See here the misc!i.: don.
by Mr.. Webster's great Boston :, ca..,.
Who can tell-to say nothing Of the Milo.
Of our country's treasure-bow many thou
sands of her gallant sons m:,.t pour n:tf l.c;r
lives before that mischief can be nndcm~
and Mexico convinced tI:at homes G,nrar.
on promises from him az" bat broken res.
Speaking of the five million loan aiver,
tiscd for by our Treasury last f.!l, IT,,
Diario says:
"This shows that the position OF tic Uni.
ted States, with respect to pccunilry lie.
sources, is not SO advantageous IS SOM snip
pcse it to be. The war casts ,icm mucl
more than it costs us; ard they ar" com ell
Cd, to make very important sacrifices. We
deduce from this, that if Mexico makes al
effort, if the sovereign Congress supplies
the government with so.ne means, and il
all classes of society unite in contributing.
as is demanded by Gil cumstanccs, our sitIa-
ton is not despesate, and we may yet over
come our enemies"
"From the Diario de Ia Marine (of Ha-
vana) Of the lst instant, we copy the fol-
lowing paragraph which appears under its
head Of foreign intelligence. 1t is, in or
opinion, important; for it shows what is
thought, even in the United States them
selves, of the unjust war now wagiug a
Gainst Mexico. Tho paragraph says:
"But the tariff is not the only field III
which the wings intend to measure their
strength with the administration of Mr. Polk.
Nothing less is proposed than 90 inrcacir
it for the war with Mexico. Mr.. Webster,
one of the most distinguished chiefs of the
wing party, has indicated his determination
in an energetic speech, pronounced at Bos-
ton, in which lie says that the United States
ought to have considered the river Nueces
as the boundary, and not TO have converted
themselves into aggressors, by attempting
60 extend themselves to the Rio Grande.'-
1nasmuch as Congress, although war was
not declared by them, did nevertheless au-
thorize it, in a certain sense, the Washing
ton Union attaches but little importance to
this intention Of the wings, in its bearing
upon the President. However, it seems to
rave abandoned its determination to push
operations, and to make good its words tina
the American army is TO march 10 the very
city of Mexico. 1t is now said that they
will not go beyond Saltillo' and that Gcner-
al Taylor has received orders tothis effect"
Democratic banner., 1847-03-01
FORGET-ME-NOT.

There is a flower, a lovely flower,
Hinged deep with faiths unchangingh hue:
Pure as the ether in its hour
OF loveliest and serenest blue.
The streamlet's gentle side it seeks,
The silent fount, the shaded grot,
And sweetly to the heart it speaks
Forget-me-not, f~orget-me-not.
Mild as the azuere Of thine eyes,
Soft as the halo beam above,
In tender whispers still it signs,
Forget-me-not, my life, my love!
There where thy last steps turned away,
Wet eyes shall watch the sacred spot,
And this sweet flower be heard to say,
Forget! all, no! forget-me-not!
Yet deep its azure leaves within
Is seen the blighting hue of care;
And wi at that secret grief hath been,
The dropping stem may well declare,
The dew drops on its leaves are tears,
That ask, cam l so soon forgot"
Repeating still amidst their fears,
My life, my love! forget-me-not.
Democratic banner., 1847-03-01

81 can marry any girl / please" said
John. eyes," replied Dick, 'because you
can't please any girl"
Democratic banner., 1847-03-01

Il In Mexico, the prevailing opinion is,
that the infant, when baptized, cannot die
too soon. The death of young children is
celebrated as an occasion of joyfulness, be-
cause the souls ofthe deceased ~innocents are
supposed to be transported at once to heav-
en- without passing through purgatory.
Democratic banner., 1847-03-01

Il DR.. Dcmoulin, the most celebrated
physician of his time, being surrounded in
his last moments by several of his col
leagues, thus addressed them: "GentIemen.
/ leave behind me three excellent physi-
.%cians..' Each of the doctors conceived
himself to be one Of three; but they were
soon undeceived, when Demoulin informed
them that the three he meant. were water,
exercise. and regimen.
Democratic banner., 1847-03-01

A pretty girl was complaining to a Qua
.ker that she had a cold, and was sadly
plagued in her lips by chaps "Friend,"
said Obediah, 'thee should not suffer the
lrhops 10 come near thy lips"
Democratic banner., 1847-03-01

for the Banner, we publish at the request Of
a friend.
When stars are in the quiet sky
Then most I pine for thee;
Bend DER me then thy tender eyes
As stars look on the sea:
For thoughts like waves that glide BY
night,
Are ~stillest when they shine.
Mine earthly love lies hushed in light
Beneath the heaven Of time,
Mine earthly love &c.
There is an hour when angels keep
Familiar watch DER men
When coarser spirits are wrapped in sleep
Sweet spirit meet me then.
There is an hour when hnly dreams
Through slumber fairest glide;
And in that mystic hour it seems
Thou shouldst be by my side.
And in that &c.
For thoughts of thee too sacred are
For daylight's common beam.
can but know thee, as my star,
My angel and my dream.
When stars are in the quiet sky
Then most SC. &C..
Democratic banner., 1847-03-01

COURAGE.-It is u popular error to
suppose that courage means courage in
every thing. Put a hero on board a ship at
a fvc-barred gate and if he is not used to
hunting he will turn pale; put a %fox-huntcr
in one of the Swiss chasms, over which the
mountaincer springs like a roe, and his
knees will knock under him. People are
brave in the dangers to which they accus-
tom themselves, either in imagination or
practice.
Democratic banner., 1847-03-01

y The following little song selected
for the Banner, we publish at the request Of
a friend.
Democratic banner., 1847-03-01
TERM FIFTH BiNN Err.

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News from Europe-NIr. Benefits Letters.

The steamship Sarah Sands left Liverpool on
the LIST instant and the Cambria left the
same port on the fourth. Both of these vessels
are now nearly due, and will arrive in day or
two with fourteen days later intelligence from
the old world.
The merchants of New York and other cities
are anxiousy awaiting the arrival of these two
vessels. We, too, are anxious for their early
arrival, because we expect to receive by them
large parcel of editorial correspondence from Mr..
Bennett, which will much enhance the interest
of our columns. At the last accounts we had
from Mr.. Bennett he was in Paris, and had Just
then commenced arranging, preparing, and VIII,
ing out the great quantity OF notes, thougn's anu
reflections which he has treasured up during MS
ten months tour on the European continent
arge package of this correspondence ne PROMISED
to remit to us by the steamers which lett Liver
pool on the first and fourth of April
We can safely say in advance OF their receipt,
that the readers of the Herald have rich treat
in store for them. From his familiarity with
European and American politics, society, and
Ii terature, Mr. Bennett is most competent to
write such letters and sketches as will edify and
interest all who read them.
We hope and expect to be very soon able to
commence publishing the series.
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any one can tell for which side the victory will be- say
with the whig part Of the American people
there IL no man the land except that has more
popularity than Henry Clay. As far, then gentlemen
made TO his unpopuarty the returns OF lS44 give the
lie to IT, What then Is to be done I! For what arc we
assembled here together this evening As wings we
may express opinions VINO are we 10 nave Tor our
leader in AS but him who led in ~ =! know there
are those and in the wing party who III conse
qnence of the military achievements OF one OF our gene
rails on the battle fields of Mexico have already placed
him in nomination for the presidency in '4s on the
ground Of expediency. Now, protest as whg-as one
who has regard for the constitution Of the country
and remember the time, in 3S and in 32, when this
whig party, while they admired military genius
were decidedly opposed to eevating military chieftans
to the presidency of the United States protest against
making military power subordinate to the civil VIII
not hold up as reward the presidency OF the
field say 1t is both contrary to the letter and spirit
the Constitution to do Let 1t go forth that right
the presidency lies through the sodery and what Sc
curity have for tho country Wemight have second
this policy in and in 49, and yet there no man
who would go farther than In testifying a proper
admiration OF the who have reflected glory on the
country in the tented field; but am the last and ever
will be the last to invite from the battle field and
induct them into civil Office. There proper spheres
Of duty all connected with the administration
of government, and while men keep themselves within
the limits of the Constitution no man Will be more
clamorous than rewarding them but say, il my
views correct to the statesman belongs power and
give the soldier the camp and the battle HELD Ihs
is sentiment which wish to impress oil fellow
citizens and two words In conclusion and
shall leave this subject What to do in '48 |
do believe shall be called upon to select between
Zachary Taylor and Henry Clay. 1--WE regret very much
that have already been obliged to condense the elo-
quent remarks of Mr. White and particularly that time
will not allow us to follow him throughout
Many other toasts and sentiments were given. The
assembly adjourned at Il late hour.
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NAVIGATION OF THE GUADALoUPE.--A new
steamer named the Delta, has lately arrived in
the Espiritu Ssnto bay. intended TO packet be-
tween Victoria and the towns Matagorda bay
as the raft near the mouth Of the river be cleared
out. This boat Is commanded by Capt Decrow one Of
the most cnterprsing and energetic old settlers
West and he will doubtless render the experiment
navigating the Guadalupe successful since he Is
daily seconded In his praseworthy undertaking by the
people Of that section. Az the last accounts large
number Of the citizens had volunteered their services
and were busiy engaged removing the raft Our cor
respondent at Victoria informs that the people of that
hourishng town confidently expect that an immense
trade will soon be opened between Victoria and Chhua-
hua One Of the Western merchants is about to visit
the Eastern States to purchase large stock of goods
the Chihuahua market He has sold during the last
year goods to the amount Of 100000 to Mexican
traders and the troops the Rio Grande and he has
found the business profitable that he has determined
to attempt to open the trade between Chihuahua Mont
cova, FL Passo and other large Mexican towns, ana
Bexar or Victoria He formerly engaged IN traae
at St. Louis (Mo) and he estimates the distance from
Victoria TO Chihuahua at only half the distance rom
st. Louis TO that city He 10 confident that gooos
DO transported from the western ports OF Texas 10
huahua al less than third Of the expense o.
ton from st. Louis to that place.-.8ushn (Ie1oc
Rraph March ~.
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Musical.

ITALIAN OrERA AT THE PARK THEArRE.-The Italian
Opera Company from Havana, made their first appear
ance Mt the Park Theatre last evening" in the opera OF
Hermann or the Caslan Noble The house was filled
from pit to gallery aud fashionable audience has
rarely graced any public exhibition In the city Much
had been said about the company, and much was
expected of them and full well did they last night
deem the promises which their friends had made for
them Although just landed from a voyage, they
were in excellent voice. The prima donna Fortunate
Tcdesco is well entitled to the position she maintains
her voice charms by its sweetness and when occasion
quires gives evidence of great power The tenor last
night, was signor Natalie Perelli, who has agree
able voice, but by powerful as
have listened to during the winter Signor Lingi
Vita the primo basso baritone, well received and
quilted himself admirably in the character Of Don Car
los King of Spain, did Petro Novell in that of Don
Ruy Gomez Silva In fact all who took part in the ope
fully competent to the task imposed upon them
The choruses full and competent and orchestra all
that could be desired and not 70 heavy to drown the
singing The manager has engaged the services Of the
celebrated artist Brigald who takes entire charge Of
the scenery and the department to which 1t belongs
The opera to be repeated onight only the company
having to commence an engagement In Boston on Mon
day evening.
ITALIAN orERA-In consequence Of indsposition on
the part Of Sgnor Benedct there will &c perform
aace to night by the Italian Opera Company at Palmos
CnRrsrYs MlssrRELs.--Two nights more conclude
the present Of this avorte negro band and we
truly say that similar company gained the
esteem and patronage the citizens to such an extent
and well merited Those who love fun and froc in
terspersed with paintve mnstresy should repair to
Mechanics Hall, this and tomorrow evening
SWISS BELL RIScERs.Thoso popular performers, and
the delightful harmony which they produce from their
bells, we'll known in this city. They commence a
series Of their Monday evening next at the
Tabernacle They will be assisted by Miss NJ G. Marus
and G. A Hoyt graduates Of tho New York Institution
for the Blind.
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THE WEEKLY HERALD.
Our Illustrated History Of the Bonn.
bardment of Vera Cruz.

The Weekly Herald will be ready tomorrow morn
ing at O'Clock.
1t will contain full accounts of the stormng and
ptulation Of the city Of Vera Cruz and the Castle Of
San Juan d'Ulua with list of the killed and wounded
Gen. Scotts and Com. Perry's despatches-Late and
important news from Northern Mexco-Situation Of
Gen Taylor and his army-The foreign news received
by the recently arrived packet shipsWashington Cor
respondence giving the future of Generals
Scott and Taylor-The particulars Of Col Harney's
grand and successful chargsand variety Of other in
teresting and important intelligence well full
ports Of the foreign and domestic markets, and di-
gest of commercial, financial, political and mssea
neous intelligence from all parts Of the country
Il will be embellished with four accurate engravngs
representing plan of the city of Vera Cruz and the po
ston of the castle of San Juan de Ulua the castle OF
San Juan de Ulua before the captuaton diagram Of
the city Cruz and the position OF our forces AZ
landing and the appearance of Vera Cruz and San
Juan dc Uua after their capitalization These will form
perfect illustrated history Of the capture OF the city
and castle important event in the war with Mexico
Single copies in wrappers for the mails can be obtain
ed at the Office Saturday at Ga cents each or 81 1871
per annum In advance.
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CITY Intelligence.

THE WEArHER.-We had fine soft spring shower Of
rain Yesterday afternoon, about o'clock, which had
good effect upon the streets and laid down the dust The
thermometer up to 50 degrees at noon and the
weather again became cold about o'clock, P. NJ.
EMIGRATION SrILL.--A large number Of German and
Irish emigrants that had just arrived at wharvcs
moving about various parts of the city yester
day Emigration may be said to have fairly commenced
A HEAVY FALL.--A young man named Feathcrston
who had been arrested and placed In prison a charge
Of larceny attempted to ASCEND the water spout Of the
prison while in state of poxication and fell to the
ground distance Of over 40 feet lie taken TO the
City Hospital.
RosnrrR grand Scriptura Picture Of the parting be-
tween Ruth, Orpah and Naomi, with other beautiful
pictures every day exhibited at the Granite Build.
ing corner Broadway and Chambers street.
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oAsuALrY-Mr. Raymond, proprietor Of Ray
nond's menagerie, was yesterday informed that
the two beautiful elephants which formed part
o. his establishment, were drowned yesterday in
the Delaware while being conveyed across that
river Fifty thousand dollars, we learn, would
not more than compensate for the loss Mr.. Ray
mond IS very enterprising man, and is much
respected by all who have the pleasure of his ac-
eoaintance. His friends will hear Of his misfor.
taae with regret,
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ALEXANDER, from Paris the great necromancer, will
exhibit at tho Minerva Rooms, Broadway, on Monday
evening next A stage has been fitted up as temple Of
enchan tnent where he will enact his miracles In
nancy, which grounded on experiments In mocha.
nism chemistry and natural philosophy.
The managers Of the Adephi in Boston, have brought
out new vaudeville Nora Crcina.n
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To THE EDITOR or IHE HERALD
SiR-I am aman Of business, and cannot give the re-
quste attention to the long article in your paper Of
wednesday from Mr. Owen entitled THE Great
Problem OF the Age 10 be solvedI terefore wish to
shortly stated what this problem s and how 1t has
been, or Is to be- solved em DESTROYS to aid improve
meuts, but like many othors with little time to spare
from pressing business,
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MLIAipII COURSE RACES, N. O.-SrRIsG NIIErIso,
lsi7-First Day, Tuesday April 6-for the St Charles
Plate, valued at S3o0-two milo heats-ten per cent,
added
Ivy Moore's CHI Miss Foote, imp. Glencoe out
OF Fanny Strong. ................. i
Issac Van Lcar's gr c., by imp Glencoe, out Of
ohioPhuei y yrs y
VIM j. Minors b. Jenny Lind, by imp. Glen
coe, out OF Betsey Malone yrs. ........ 0
George Bozans b. h. Crescent by imp Glencoe,
dam by Director, yrs. ................. dis.
Time-3I3lf-3:39x.
The attendance yesterday quite large TO witness
this interesting The odds at starting 100 to
30 on Mss Forte the field Both heats were we'll
tested but tbs contestants In each had to Yield TO tho
lnvlnoibls Miss Forte
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Four Days LATER FROM EURoPE.-The ship
Osceos, arrived last night from Greenock, hav-
ing left on the 18th ult.; but unfortunately, Capt
Childs brought no papers. JIe reports -four and
provisions Of all kinds on the decline and the
store-houses well filed.
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NAVAL 1NrELLIeENcE.-Sloop- Prcble,
commanded by Wllim F. Shields, from New
York as convoy to the California transport ship,
was spoken on tho 7th January, in lat. 81 A, lon.
~ IL, South Atlantic Ocean.
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NAVIGATION OF THE ANGELINA.-Wc learn that
light draft steamboat, only 80 feet In iengtn, Is
NOV, engaged In the navigation Of the Angelina Cap
tain Robert Patton who commands this vessel expresses
the opinion that the Angelina may be rendered navge-
hi srnu ,ts mouth to point within few miles OF Ma
coedochee during ct least four months Of the year
Homston (Tsras Telegraph, March ~