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The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-03-02
FROM MExICO, VIA HAVANA.

A late arrival Of the Charleston finnish
es the following items from Mexico:
Santa Anna is still at San Lnis POtosi
at the head of $4,000 men.
The clergy have refused to contribute
the So, 100000 attempted to be raised
from them; they are much excited against
Santa Anna, and are e~ndeavoring TO get
up pronunciamentos against him.
The whole Cabinet of Santa Anna are
reported to have resigned. Great ~jealou-
sizes exist among the different Generals
in the Mexican army, and consequently
much confusion and Reorganization pre-
walls.
Vera Cruz is garr;soned by 1900
troops, dispirited, and expect the city to
be attacked by the Americans on the I'd
of February. The best informed think
the resistance which will be made by the
garrison will be feeble, AID it will tall an
easy conquest. In the castle there are
only 1000 men, and badly supplied with
provisions, the chief dependence being ON
Vera Cruz for supplies.
Many vessels laden with valuable car
goes have rnn the blockade. and entered
different ports of Mexico; some ten have
left IIavanna for Alyarado anil Tuspao in
the last month. A large French ship.
with a valuable CARGO, has ,aeen recently
captured, after haymg been earned off
once for a seeond attempt to eater,
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A DEMOCRAT ON "DEMocRACY."-Mr.
Westcott, a Democratic Senator from Flo
rida, in the course of a speech upon the
resolution to exclude Mr.. Richie from
the privileges of admission to the Senate,
said that since he had been here he had
been rather puzzled to know what was
democracy. He had followed some of
the great lights of the democratic party,
Mr.. Calhoun, Mr.. Benton and others,
but ne found it impossible to follow all
of them at the same time, as thew went
different ways.
Sir, said Mr.. W., in a loud and en-
phatlc manner, and amidst perfect silence,
what is modern democracy! At THIS
A and under this administration, it is
nothing more than party combination to
secure the loaves and ishes-the spoils
of ofice!! Great Sensation. Sir,
the people Of the United States have no
idea of the gross, feculent, fostering cor
ruption that exists here; they have nc
conception of it. Increased sensation
and close attention. Sir, if the people
OF the United States suppose there was
a twentieth part of the r%ottenness and cor
rrptIon that is to be found here in the CT
ty OF Washington, they would assemble
here and pitch the whole government
the President, heads of departments, botf
Houses of Congress all, into the Poto
mac. and set up a better, and they woulc
do right. Much merriment and sensa
J tion.
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AUCTION SALES.
By Al. GREEN, Aucti0neer


VALUABLE HOUSES AND BUILDING
LOTS AT AUCTION.--On Monday, the
26h instant, shall SELL on the premises, commenc-
A.! ing at o'clock, p. NJ one good Two Story
Miil FRAME HOUSE, with garnet, and the Lot
on which il stands; being Lot No. IL, in square
403 fronting 20 feet 9Th street. between street
and New Yo,k avenue, and running back to a..wide
alley. There is good back building to the house.
and all conveniently arranged.
Also, three Two Story Frame Houses, fronting
on Massachusetts, avenue, between and 9Th streets.
The flag will designate the houses.
Also, one Lot on 9th street, near the corner Of
Massachusetts avenue, fronting % feet
Also, Two Story Frame House and Lot,
fronting on Massachusetts avenue, between 4lh and
5lh streets, in square SIG.
The sale will commence on the first named
property 4
Terms: one third cash. balance in six, nine,
twelve, eighteen, and twenty-four months. deed
given and deed Of trust taken. Title ndispuable
jy % 81 A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
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co." Dahlia'' will please call at this Office.
MEXICAN NEWS.

We have advices from Vera Cruz to the 9th inst
The news published yesterday from the Nsw Orleans
Times, that the Mexican Congress had rejected our
propositions for peace, is not confirmed On the 9th
instant no further intelligence had been received
from the citysof Mexico, or from General Scott.
NJ On the 9Th Of june number of individuals, as
Stunning 70 act for six ofthe Mexican States issued
an addresses from Lagoo, entitled address Of the
Coalition of Jalisco Zachatccas Mexico, usretaro,
Arguas-C alientes, and San Louis Potosi to the
tion' It goes in for the establishment Of the Fede-
rasystem, and opposes peace with the United States
tooth and pail.
The expedition TO capture the Guerillist Jarauta
I failed II ascended the Avarado river so miles and
took The town Of Cosamsloapau.
Eight Of the Gaines party prisoners who escaped
from the enemy have arrived in New Orleans. Great
blame is cast upon General Scott for not providing
for their release after the battle Of Cerro Gordo.
~ Gen. Pierce was 70 leave Vera Cruz with his CO.
lumn on the 10th inst. sa
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o. Il is our rule never 10 insert a communi-
cation, inthe, National Wing, unless i, is ac-
cohpanied by the name OF the author. In the
hurry Of The moment, this rule was deviated
irouaa few days since on the receipt Of sketch
hsigued n Dahlia." The author stated that the
names used in the Imaginary dialogue were
!, fictitious, and misled BY this Statement, the
piece was inserted as aibit aof fun. But we
have since learned that some of the names
used are borne by real persons in this city. i
is hardly necessary to assure The parties placed
in this unpleasant position, that nothing was
farther from our thoughts than 70 make them
interlocutors in the dialogue. This disclaimer
will be enough forIrishmen. DAHLA owes j
70 his own conscience 70 apologize to- US and
J, to .he parties for the unwalrantable Liberty he
has taken. asS .ssf aatsl,I u ~ ts7
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All Sorts Of Paragraphs.

WAR LIrrLE.--There viii be no conceal
iment about Gen. Taylor. Atthe proper time,
says the Richmond Republicans. he will disclose
bis views Those who know him best, among
them his own brother. endorse bis Wing prin-
ciples. AT the same time, il is very evident
that while the General wears no mask, he is
one Of those who are not fond Of talking poll
tics. He prefers 10 bea faithful General in
stead Of babbling politician. This shows
his prudence and good sense. Let our admin
is.ration neighbors be patient. They will hear
soon enough for their satisfaction the Generals
political sentiments.
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s Uniform Iares. We are glad 70 notice, by
the Union, says the New Orleans Bulletin, that
Mr.. Walker has issued a very judicious circu-
lar 10 the collectors for the purpose Of estab-
fishing an uniform mode of making apprase-
ments at the different customhouses. II is a
measure that has long been necessary, for so
various have been the modes followed at the
different customhouses, that it has given mate
rial advantages to the importers at some ports.
over those at other places, and the present cir
cular, which appears to have been drawn up
with much care, we hupe will correct the
evil efIectually.
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Deplorable. accident on tie Railroad. We
are panied, says The Norwich, CT, Courier Of
she 20lh instant, TO record the occurrence of a
fatal accident on our railroad this morning
an accident 10 which the life OF Mr.. Stackpole
of Boston, well known TO many Of our citizens
as the son-in-law TO the late Judge Lanman,
of this city, and that Of Mr.. Joseph Adams,
the engineer Of one Of the accommodation
trains, have fallen sacrifice. Both were in,
stantly killed
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Lamenfabk accident night, says the Nor
folk Herald Of the 22d instant, while Professors
Jno. b. Strange and - Sheffield were engaged in
social interchange in the apartment Of the latter in
the Norfolk Academy, Mr.. Sheffield installing jug
Of alcohol for Of oil, near which it had accident
ally been placed. proceeded to repen;sh the lamp.
The alcohol Immediately ignited, and explosion
Of the jug ensued, throwing the whole body Of the
flame into the face and breast of Mr.. Strange, who
was seated oppisite TO the lamp and burning him SO
severely as to cause extreme suffering.
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The Drunhard. On Monday evening last, says
The Blue Hens Chickens, we witnessed scene we
never wish TO witness again. 1t was that of man
apparently alaborcr) who was SO intoxicated that
the lower part Of city, with three little children
al er him crying if their little hearts would break
He was cursing, swearing, and making noise, in
spite Of the entrcatics Of the poor woman for him to
desist, who was extremely alarmed for fear the city
officers would get hold Of him. In vain she request
cd him to come and look for lodgings; he only re-
piled TO her cntreaties by drunken curses We un
derstand he afterwards underworld to throw one OF
his children from the bridge into the Christana, but
was prevented doing SO by some citizens.
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Hayh. BY the brig Republic, Kelley, IL days
from Port Au Prince. the New York Journal Of
Commerce has received files of papers to the 9th in
slant.
The Legislature was busily engaged in carrying
out the measures Of the administration, judiciously
conceived for the promotion OF the public prosperity
A temporary premium Of three cents pei pound has
been accorded to the expectation Of sugar.
Afier having passed through anarchy the mos,
complete, We are now, says the Manifesto, in the
full enjoyment Of representative government
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EXHO WANTS Al LOT OF GROUND
V AT A CHEAT. PRICE The subscriber

yNTHO WANTS Al LOT OF GROUND
Wv AT CHEAP PRICE The subscriber
has divided his farm and laid of tract Of about 40
acres into lots Of from one two, four, and six acres
each, which he will sell at low prices and on easy
terms, SO that it may be within tho means Of any
person to purchase one, and thereby to secure to
himself and family homestead. These lots are
handsomely situaied III very healthy location, on
public road, about | ! miles from the Navy Yard
Bridge. on the east side Of the Anacostia river.
The soil is we'll suited for garden purposes or the
cultivation Of fruit trees and several excellent springs
Of water are near to them There is also sufficient
wood on each of the lots to enclose Them and timber
in abundance can be had in the neighborhood to
erect any building at very low price. s,
Those wishing to purchase, will do well 70 apply
soon, as they can have choice of location, &c,
Also, for sale, one.story log DWELLING
HOUSE, with as much land as may 30 desired, adj
joining the above lots, very handsomely situated, and
with a small expense could be converted into q
dwelling for two small families.
For further particulars apply to
l G. A. SAGE,
Near the Good Hope Tavern, d. @. Y
july 2l--tf
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Riucrs. The steamer War Eagle, says the ST
Louis Republican Of the 18th instant, from ST. Pc
tiers, reports rise Of three feet in the river at tha,
place, and the St. Crox and Mississippi both rising
II is falling below Lake Pepn, and she found scant
four feet winter on the Lower Rapids. The Meteor,
st. Joseph, reports the Missouri to be falling at
that place and at all points below, with four feet wa
Ter in the UPPER and five feet in the lower part of the
river The Domain reports the Illinois river falling,
with scant four feet water on the bars below Peru,
and asileardstown. The Mississippi is steadily no.
ceding :. this point aud from here down there is
from ten TO eleven foe. water on the bars
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Remains Of The Honored Dead. Lieut.. Brown,
Of company G, Captain Baker, I'd Regiment Illinois
volunteers, was passenger on board the John Han
cock, from New Orleans, yesterday, says the ST.
Louis Republican Of the nth inst He had in his
charge the remains Of first Lieut., Fletcher, I'd do
Ferguson, and Sd do Robbins--a officers Of the
Alton Guards--who fell bravely fighting in the bat
tie Of Bucna Vista. committee from the citizens
Of Alton was in waiting to receive the remains, and
to escort them to Alton, where they will be deposit
ed in their final resting place, with all proper respect
Captain Peter Lott Of ithe Quincy Volunteers,
who arrived in the Hannibal yesterday morning,
brought with him The remains Of Lieut.. 2 Kelley,
of Quincy, who also fell in the battle Of Buena
Vista.
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0o-An experimental trial Of The new machi-
merry on board the U. S. Steamer Water Witch,
was made on Wednesday, from the Navy
Yard, with entire satisfaction to the engineer
and worknlen.
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In 1889, MIR. Meade, the Democratic candi-
date in Dromgoole's district, opposed Mr.. Van
Buren,, because, as he says, MIR. Van Buren,
was " daily marching towards virtual mon
archy." Mr.. Meade is now a hot supporter of
Mr.. Polk. Is il because Mr.. Polk is already the
monarch Of The United States?
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BRAGGING-s'I understand, Mr.. Jones, that
you can turn anything nea,er than any man in
this town. \. s.s
eyes, Mr.. Smith, j said So"
"Well, Mr.. Jones, don't like to Drag, but
there is no man on earth that can. turn thing
as well as | can whiule it."
ssPoh, nonsense, Mr.. Smith, talk about your
whi,tling; what can you white as well as
can turn il 2"
Anything. everything. Mr. Jones. Just
name the article that can't white, that you
can turn, and | will give you v if don't do
tito The satisfaction Of all these gentlemen pre-
sent'
swell, Mr.. Smith, suppose we take two
grndstones. just for trial you may white
and | will turn"
d Mr.. Smith slid. N HI
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AN OH PREAcHER DEAD.-Mr.Jam Rider,
the oldest clergyman in the Stale Of Delaware,
and perhaps in The United States, died on the
10th instant, at Christiana Bridge. He was
near eighty years Of age, and has been preach
ing TO the people near fifty years
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.q,other Requisition. We have seen letter
from the Adjutant Generals Office, Washington, Of
date July 4, says the Muscogee, Ga, Democrat, ad-
dressed to gentleman in this city, in which ii is
stated that another requistion will soon be made ON
this State for battalion Of horse. This is under
stood to DO in response to the proer Of service on
the part of Captains Calhoun and A. Nelson, 10
raise regiment Of mounted men for the war.
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Disturbances AT THE TEMPERANCE HALL.A
night or two ago, between nine and ten o'clock,
some Of the enemies Of Mr.. Savage interrupted him
in bis remarks by hisses. Il was thought prudent
to dismiss the audience. In future, measures will
be taken TO guard against similar proceediR gs.
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Faom YucArAs.-Capt. Waite, Of the brig Mary
Ann, arrived at New York on tho 23d inst. in IL
days from Sisal, states that all was quiet when he
left The U. s. ship Albany and brig Of war ar
rived at Sisal,h middle Of June, having three Amer
lean commissioners on board--who proceeded to the
capital and sailed again in the above vessels on the
10Th Of June.
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GJrThe steamship Princeton, Commander Engle
sailed, on the 23d inst for the Mediterranean, at 2
o'clock, in pursuit Of the piratica gangs that have
dared to insult our commercial marine. Her present
armament consists Of ten guns-nine AIS and one
2S-Paixhan.
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A GoNE CASE. All concur in the opinion,
says a correspondent Of the Richmond Wing,
that General Taylor, whether he be Wing or
Democrat. will be our next President, for the
simple reason that the people have determined
to vote for him. ss
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or The AboIilionists Of Chicago are deeply affilc-
ted because the recent convention did not resolve
that slavery is sin and that i must DO ex'nPated
forthwith Union or no Union, These people DO
not see tina. there are greater evils than slavery
Their blindness is to be pied.
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.Merico, June 20, lS17.--We are upon the
point OF seeing the Americans enter this city ;
they were TO leave Puebla yesterday, according
to some, to day according 10 others. Prepare
tons are making 10 give them a warm recep-
ZION; in the interior Of the city the Alameda
and Paseo have been fortified.
CoTcsp. French ". Y. Courier.
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Enlargement or the N RATIONAL Wing,
On ana after Monday the 26th instant, the DAILY
NATIONALS WING willSbe enlarged and printed on a
Double Royal Sheet, the size Of the Daily National
Iutelligencer and Daily Union. Y @
TERMS or SUBSCRIPTION. III
For tsoeIoe months Six Dollars or Five Dollars if
paid in advance. For sir months Three Dollars, or
Two Dollars and fftyrcents if paid in advance. For
one month Sevenyive cents, fifty cents il paid in
advance.
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The WIRES. IN ZANEsvILLE. The Zanes-
vile Courier Of the l7lh instant states that the
Telegraph poles were all up between Wheel
ing and that town on Thursday evening last,
and that the next evening the wife-lnen pass
ed down Main Street and over, about half a
mile, beyond the bridge. until their wire was
run off.
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SUIclDE.-A man named Hill, was found
suspended from tree by aroperound his neck,
near Weokayille, in Talladega county. on Fri
day, Cd inst. His horse was hitched near him,
where itwas supposed he had been for several
days. He had always borne an irreproachable
character,
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FOR NORFOLK.
JOHN CONNELLY,

aess JOHN CONNELLY, saiF VII
CABINET, CHAIR, AND SOFAlBIAN-
AND UNDERTAKKRii
TIME subscriber begs leave to return His thanls
j to his friends and the public generally for the
very liberal patronage which they have bestowed on
him, and would respectfully inform them that he
has or hand general assortment Of Cabinet Furni
ture, which he will sell very cheap for cash, ofi1p-
proved paper. He is constantly manufacturing q
kinds Of Furnture Of the latest style and moss -
proved pattern; such as.--ls sa
Mahogany dressing Bureaus 81 YsaN III
I" spring seat Sofas sSaisp sa
=" sss rocking and parlos Chairs VI y
card, centre, and dining Tables w
Wardrobes n slssli = IL IN agef
Bedsleads s1sH Iay III asSis -
And, in fact every thing usually found IN acsbinst
ware room. -i4saN csi sse4eNitg
Undertaking gssw
He is also prepared TO attend funerals d the
shortest notice and on tho most Liberal aesmss and
10 is confident that from his long expssiencs III Ct
lending funerals, that he will give entire s6tisarton
10 those who may favor him with their patronsge.
ii''e slfa JOHN CONNELLY,
7th a@feet bAAween H and !.
l. aovC Il SSsj Vii
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The opponents Of the war, or rather Of the
Administration. play into the hands of Santa
Anna Washington Union
What! Are Mr.. Polk and his ministers op-
ponents Of the war. opponents Of their own
Administration
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Bc,citchingty Mysterious. A very pretty VIC.
man, in male apparel, was seen al Baltimore
on Thursday morning. in the Philadelphia
train Of cars in company 10Th her husband!
Ill natured people may be disposed to think
that this wife wearing Of CONTEMPORARIES is
not such an uncommon case after ALL"
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The New Orleans Delta is very angry with US and
calls Us 4, Donkey. We are not surprised at this,
for il is the nature Of The Jackass to consider every
other animal as belonging 10 lis own species. !,
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Secretaries Walker and Marcy arrived in
Philadelphia yesterday, on their way to the
eastward MIR. Walker 10 seek restoration OF
impaired health on Long Island, and Mr.
Marcy to visit New York.
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9, LocoFoco NOMINATION.. The Locofoco
Convention of Baltimore, on the s23d instant,
nominated the following ticket for the House
Of Delegates; w. P. Whyte, Nathaniel Cox,
Elias Ware, Jr., Francis Gallagher, and Men
dez l. Cohen s2E M l
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GfMAll persons, ! indebted 10 the 4 National
Wing" trvm this day Monday The oh Instant in
elusive, will make payment 70 JoHs y. SHIELDs
who alone is authorized TO receive the amounts due
a.t \. sa e,s.,., III CHARLES w. FESTos.
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The Tippecanoe Journal, Qlafayette, Ia.)
has entered upon the sixth year Of It's publica-
!ion. Mr.. Semans makes a high toned, inter
esting and useful paper. and we hope the
Wings Of Northern Indiana sustain him gen
erously. ai Aas ,s
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a Heavy Puchase.--The Messrs. Brown (sons
of lessee Brown, who for many years before his
death was the proprietor Of the Indian Queen Hote)
have purchased from the other heirs their interest in
the establishment and agreed to 900 as its value
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f. w. Thomas. - We learn that +. W..
Thomas is engaged upon new work OF dis
,inclly American character, which from what
we heard of il. promises 10 create decided
sensation. Some Of our leading politicians
figure quite extensively in i. The spportuni-
ties for observation, enjoyed BY Mr.. Thomas,
during several years residence atWashnston-
his acute discrimination Of character, his un-
questioned high abilities and enlarged expert
ence in life, leave no doubt on the minds Of his
friends that he will produce a.work which will
make reputation for him surpassed BY few
American writer's.
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Illinois Volunteers. The steamer Hannibal, says
the 81. Louis Republican Of the nth instant, bret
up goodIy number Of Illinois Volunteers, from N.
Orleans; among the number were Capts r. Lott and
X. Lemen; Its. s. G. Hinkle, G.. S. Mcfarland,
Medavin, Reynolds, and S. s. Condor. XII
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The administration is in straight. II has
ordered its Solicitor, Mr.. Gillett, to sell all the
real estate taken by the United States in pay
m mt Of debts due to the Government.
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I've regre- to observe that the Daily Amcri-
can Of this city has been discontinued for want Of
support n was good paper, and deserved better
fate. RFpE naF lslar fsEssl iste
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The Razor Sirop Man" was arrested in
Philadelphia city one day last week. by one Of
the city police, for collecting, crowd Of people
around him, % the annoyance ofpassers BY.
He was taken before The Mayor, and held TO
bail in the sum Of $500 10 appear at court for
trial. ,.....s
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rs The Anne Arundel county convention IN
Mary land have pledged the Wings Of that section
of the State to the support Of Gsueral Taylor tor
next President in language TO which every Wing IN
tho Union will respond.