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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-31

X~~ THE AFRICAN PARRAKEET, on LOVE
VIZ BIRD. Chinese aud New Holland Coekatoos-The
and valuable Birds call their Election
in the Menagere of essrs Raymond and Warning the
other of George e. Tho buro ESQ., John Inc usul
Of Canary and and valuable Cage Birds fancy
Cages, Bird Seeds, &c. &c.
skiing Charles spauiels, English ard Scotch Terriers
all for sale by W 8. JOHNSTON,
900 Broadway, I'd door south of
au2l A.. IT. Il Co.'S Drv( Good
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-31

COTTON BAIL CLOTH, HEAVY CANVAS, Gc-
~ United States Pilot Duck bolts Of this superior
comprising all number from TO- Also the soft
ship Duck designed expressly for sa and equally
soft and flexible the linen.
American Pilot Duck.-3OO bolts heavy, Nos. toe
Cotton Ravens Bear and Ship Mard Duck 800 bolts
prsns all widths and weight both willed and plain, suitable
fer light sails. tents, awnings &c.
New England Canyas-i0oo bolts Nos. to 10, % to a
inches wde and beautiful fabric; portion of them
suitable for india rubber purposes and will be contracted for
by the subscribers be made of width weight thick
desired.
Whng Canvas-25o bolts extra heavy Nos to design.
ed for the whalemen
Also Heavy Canvas to 70 inches wde suitable for pa
per feIting aaulrs hammocks &c Also Cotton Bagging
both plain and twilled, 20 to a inches VIDE
For sale BY, FOX & POLHEMUS,
aI2 i2t ThS&Tusrc Broad corner Beaver
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-22
PROM THE CITY OF MEXICO.

The New Orleans Picayune has news
papers from the city of Mexico to the
10Th of May, which supply the following
intelligence +:
The election for President was held on
the 9Th, and it was generally supposed
that Senor HERRERA was the successful
candidate. The Picayune says this is
not the Ex President Herrera. The
news of the election is very imperfect
Angel Trias, Governor of chihuahua, got
the vote OF the department Of Mexico !,
Herrera succeeded in Queretaro Puebla
voted for D. MelchIor Ocampo. As the
election was made by the Legislature of
the different States, some time must E.
lapse before we know the result.
SANTA ANNA had left the command of
the army of the east to assume the duties
of President. He was to enter the capi-
tai ON the 10Th. In letter published in
the papers he states, that he has been in
dustriously organizing guerilla parties
He had issued a manifesto to the nation,
bat no copy of it has been received IN this
country. An account of his operations
in the east was published on the 18TH
In this he boasts largely Of what he has
done, but does not say much OF the fu-
turc.
The departure of Gen. Valencia from
the capital, at the head of 5000 of the
National Guard, to unite his forces with
Santa Annals troops, was daily expected,
but had not taken place at last accounts.
Seniors Gutierrez and Iriarte have re-
signed the portfolios of War and Justice.
The former is succeeded by Gen. Alcor-
ia, the latter by d. Luis de la Rosa. Se-
nor Barada remains Minister of foreign
Affairs.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-22
NAVAL OPERATIONS AGAINST
MEXICO.

The steamer James l.. Day arrived at
left Vera Cruz OH the 18th, Tampico on
the 9th, and Brasos on the 28th. Since
the departure of the Palmetto on the 22d
there had been no arrival at Vera Cruz
from Gen. Scott army. The subloIned
extracts show what have been the recent
movements of our squadron
Com. PERRY had returned to Sacri-
fcios from his cruise. During his abb
sence he touched at Laguna, Frontera,
and other ports ON the coast. At Lsgu-
na he raised the blockade, giving instruc-
tons to the officer in command to levy
the new tariff on all imports, and war
tax of ten per cent, ad valorem on all
exports.
lie took possession Of the fort at the
mouth Of the rive. Guasacualco, destroyed
the guns Of the enemy found there, raised
the American flag on the fort, where it
now floats, and sauted it with a salvo Of
twenty-one guns. lie proceeded to a
town up the river some twenty miles, of
which he took peaceable possession, and
where also, with a national salute, he
raised the American flag. The alcaldes
of some neighborng villages, while he
was there, came iii, offering him peaceful
possession Of their respective bailIwicks.
What may prove OF importance to the
Government, and save it much trouble
and expense, he succeeded in securing at
this place map or chart of the line for
the contemplated canal across the lStbmus
of Tehuantepec, with accompanying topo-
graphical notes. lie had it taken from
the original, drawn out for an English
company at whose instance the survey
was made.
As soon as the vessels under Com.
Perry, take in, at Vera Cruz, the neces-
sary coal, he means to make a dash at
Tabasco, where it is said the enemy is in
force, numbering as many as two thou
sand OF the regular army, waiting to give
him resistance.
Our Pacific squadron (says the Plea
vunel is busy upon the western ports Of
Mexico. On the 2Sth OF April sqnad-
ron of six or eight vessels was off Mazat-
Ian, and thousand men were to dlsem-
bark to take the town. Letters from Ma
zatlan say they were making there every
preparations for defence but, if the de-
scent is made in as great force as is repre-
sented, they can make no defence OF much
account. Other accounts say that the
port Of San Bias, too, was menaced by
our squadron, and that it was the purpose
of the Americans to land and take the
| town.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-22
Women and Dancing.

The following humorous dialogue is
taken, we believe, from one of the novels
of DR.. Lever, the author of ''Tom Burke
Of 0urs'':-
IL believe a woman would do a great
deal for dance," said Or. Growing;
'they are immensely fond of saltatory
motion. | remember once in my life [
used to firt with one who was great fa-
vorite in provincial town where ] lived,
and she was invited TO ball there, and
confided to me she had no stockings to ap-
pear ia. and without them her presence
at the ball was out of the question"
"That was hint for you to buy the
Stockings" said Dick.
mo you're out, said Growing. "She
knew that | was poor as herself; but
though she could not rely on my purse,
she had every confidence in my taste and
Judgment, and consulted me on plan
she had for going to the ball in proper
.twig. Now what do you think it was 20
.rFo go in cotton, suppose" return
ed Dick.
"Out again sir-you'd never guess it,
and only woman could have hit on the
expedient. 1t was the fashion in those
days for ladies in full dress TO wear pink
stockings, and she proposed PAINTING
HER LEGS 20
painting her legs they all exclaim
ed.
Fact sir;'' said the doctor, sand she
relied on me for telling her if the cheat
was successful
"And was it!' asked Durfy.
"Dont be in hurry Tom. l COM
Piled en- one condition, namely-that !
should be The painter.
"Oh, you old rascal!' said Dick.
az capital bargain" said Tom Durfy.
"But not sale covenant added the
attorney.
"Don't interrupt me, gentlemen" said
the doctor; 81 got some rose pink accor-
dinghy, and defy all the hosiers in Not
tingham 10 make tighter fit than | did
on Jenny, and a prettier pair of stock
ings | never saws
"And she vents TO the ball!" said Dick.
"She did"
"And the trick succeeded!' asked
Durfy.
so completely" said the Doctor, ''that
several ladies' asked her to recommend the
dyer to them. SO you see what wo-
man will do TO go 10 dance. Poor lii
lie Jenny! she was merry mynx by
The by, she boxed my ears that night to
Joke made about the stockings. 'Jen-
ny said |, 'for fear your stockings should
fall down when you are dancing, hadn't
you better let me paint a pair of garters
on them p I"
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-22

night last. No passengers accompanied
1t. Three trunks filled with very fine
dry goods were sent by it. Some two
miles on the other side Of Puente Nacion-
al (at the place where Col. Sewers party
had been previously or was afterwards
murdered) it was stopped. robbed, and
destroyed, by breaking and burning it,
We learn .hat the driver and poshllion
were released and made their way to Ja-
lapa, and that the vehicle which ought to
have reached here on Monday morning
last came as far as the place where the
other had been destroyed, and then re-
turned to Jalapa. This will probably
put stop to this great public convenience.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-22
THE HEROES OF MONTERREY.

Just one year ago there marched
through our streets as noble and splendid
body of men as ever went forth to do
battle. They were about nine hundred
strong. The men were in the vigor of
youthful manhood, and as in perfect order
and with military precision they paraded
through our city, the admiration of our
people broke forth in loud applause of
the gallant array. This was the first
Tennessee regiment under the heroic Col
Campbell. They left our city fresh from
their own happy homes in the mountains
and by the river-sides in healthful Ten
nessee, full Of hope, ambition and patri-
etism: they departed in cheerful spirits
and with impatient ardor for the scene of
war.
On Friday last the whole of this gal
LIANT regiment, whose history we have
thus briefly sketched, arrived in our city.
1t numbers just three hundred and fifty,
about one-third the force with which il
left. And this loss it has sustained in a
twelve months campaign. 1t has avera-
ged loss Of fifty men month";. 0.
Picayune.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-22

WAR.-The celebrated FENELoN, in
some remarks on the subject of one of
greatest scourges Of The human race,says:
"If people had never seen war kindled
between neighboring nations, they could
hardly believe that men could arm them
selves against one another. They are
overwhelmed with their own mlseries and
mortality, and vet industriously increase
the wounds of Nature, and invent new
ways of destroying each other. They
have but few moments to live, and yet
cannot be contented TO let those melancho-
ly moments slide away in peace. There
lie before them vast countries without
possessors, and nevertheless they worry
one another for nook of land. Raya-
ging, spiIling of blood, and destroying
mankind is called the art of great men,
but wars says St. Austin, ARE specta-
cles in which the deva does cruelty sport
with mankind. F
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-22
TAYLORA AND STEWART.

The CentreyilIe Record, published in
the State Of Indiana, and the Bellows
Falls Gazette, Vermont, have run up the
Banner Of Gen. TAYLOR and Hon. A.
STEWART ofPa. for the Presidency
and Vice Presidency. sold Rough and
Ready" and ~TcriF .Aady" would make
a strong team in Pennsylvania.
The Uniontown Democrat. Green Co.
Democrat, and Somerset Herald have also
broke ground in favor Of Taylor and
Siewart.-Pa. htetfgencer.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-22
GRAMnAR M rnE BAcKwoops.

"Class in grammar may come TO the
hoor. Now, John, you may commence" ."
"All the world is in debt" "Parse
world. World is genial noun, COM
mon metre, objective case. and governed
by Miller. "Very well-Sam parse
debt" "Debtis common noun, oppres-
siVe mood, and dreadful case s.That'Il
do-read the next sentence" "Boys and
girls must have their play" "PhiIip,
parse boys" "Boys am a particular
noun, singular number, uncertain mood,
laughabIe case, and agrees with girls. -
1.-The next" "Girls is musical noun
and belongs to the boys with which il
agrees. "School is dismissed"
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-22

A TRoPHY.-The brig Shamrock has
brought over from Vera Cruz trophy Of
the victory of Cerro Gordo more signif-
cant of the issue of the battle than any
previous one we have seen. We allude
to the cork leg of General Santa Anna
which he left behind in his carriage when
he mounted one of his mules and sought
safety in flight. 1t belongs now to COM
pany G, 4th regiment Illinois volunteers,
who took the travelling carriage of the
Mexican general, and is in the especial
charge Of A. Walden, Of said company
Picagune.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-22

FARMING BY STEAM.-The leading ar
ticle olthe London Agricultural Gazette
of May 9Th is on the employment of
steam in farming, to which the editors
are favorable, considering it more docile
and less costly power than either man or
horse. Every hundred acres of plough
ing involves the passing over ZOO linear
miles by SEQ consumers of food. They
calculate the saving by steam on every
pioughu,g al 81 per acre or$l00.000,000
on as many acres.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-22

Marshall was noted Tor extreme plain
ness of address, and childlike simplicity
of character. His carelessness of his
personal attire, in early life particularly,
is well known, and on one occasion las
stated in the Literary Messenger. while
travelling, occasioned his being refused
admittance into public house. On the
occasion which we are now to relate it
csused him the loss of generous fee.-
MARSHALL, when just rising on his pro-
fessional ladder, was one morning strolling
through the streets of Richmond, attired
in plain linen roundabout and shorts
with his hat under his arm, from. which
he was eating cherries when he stopped
on the porch of the Eagle Hotel, indulged
IN some little pleasantly with the land
lord, and passed on. Mr.. z. an elderly
gentleman from the country, then present
who had a case coming on before the
court ofappeals, was referred by the laud-
lord TO Marshall, as the best advocate for
him to employ but the careless, languid
air of the yonng lawyer had so pre]udiced
Mr.. p. that he refused to engage him.
On entering court, Mr.. p. was second
time referred TO him by the clerk of the
court, and second time he declined.-'
At this moment entered Mr.. v, vener-
able looking legal gentleman, in pow
dered wig and black coat, whose digni
fed appearance produced such an i'm
preston upon Mr.. p. that he at once en-
gagged him.-In the first case which came
on Marshall and Mr.. V. both addressed
the court the vast inferiority Of his advo-
cate was SO apparent, that at the close of
the case, Mr.. p. introduced himself to
youg Marshall, frankly stated the preju-
dice which had caused him, in opposition
to advice, to employ Mr.. "; that he ex-
tremely regretted his error, but knew not
how to remedy II. He had come into
the city with one hundred dollars as his
lawyers fee, which he would cheerfulIy
give him for assisting in the case. Mar
shall, pleased with the incident accepted
the offer; not however, without passing
a sly Joke at the omnipotence of pow
dered wig and black coat. Marshall was
accustomed to go to market, and frequent
ly unattended. Nothing was more usual
than TO see HIM returning at sunrise, with
poultry in one hand and vegetables in the
other.
On one of these occasions, would be
fashionable young man from the North,
who had removed to Richmond, was
swearing violently because he could hire
no one TO take home his turkey. Mar
shall stepped up, and ascerlaining Of him
where he lived replied, THAT is my way,
and | viii take it for YOU When ar
rived at his dwelling, the young man in
CURED, What shall pay your 80,
nothing was the rejoinder, 'you are well
come; it was on my way and no trouble
WHO is that polite old gentleman who
brought home my turkey for me 2 In
quired the other of by-stander, as Mar
shall stepped away. sThat,' replied he
is John Marshall, Chief Justice OF the
United States The young man astoun-
ded, exclaimed, Why did he bring home
my turkcy!' TO give you severe repri-
mand, and teach you to attend TO your
own business was the answer.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-22

BY F. 1. WILSON.

Though young and fair, thou yet wilt fin
This life thorny way;
Then set thy heart and nerve thy mind
To meet its saddest day.
The world is opening to thine eyes.
With all its giitt'ring train,
And doubtless seems to thee a prize
That thou shouldst strive to gain.
And so thou shouldst its better part
But, oh ! remember still
That good and i'll are in the heart,
And thou must choose with skill.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-22

Death from fhc bite off Raiflesnake
A young lad named Ellersbee, whilst
hunting a week or two ago in Bullock
county, Georgia, thrust his hand into the
hollow of tree in search of Rabbit,
and was bitten by rattlesnake. He i'm
mediately grew sick, and died in five
minutes after conveyed home.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-22

An ExpLosloN.-lntelligence has been
received from Port all Prince that the
Haytien sloop ofwar President was blown
up OH the 23d of April, while preparing
to fire minute guns on occasion OF tu-
neral celebration in honor of the late Pres
ident Guerrier. The catastrophe is I'M
puted TO the carelessness Of the comman-
der. No one was killed; but several
were wounded, two Of them severely.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-22

MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT AND Loss OF
LIFE.-We learn from the Buffalo Adver-
tiser that the schooner j. C. Dam, Capt
Lymon Winer, from Sacketi's Harbor,
capsizcd during squall on Tuesday 25th
instant, at 10 O'Clock p. NJ. of Coneaut.
Eight of the crew, which consisted of E.
leven persons, were lost, and during the
night the cook died from fatigue. About
6 O'Clock in the morning the schooner
Uncle Sam took the remaining three off
and landed d EN- at Ashtabula.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-22

a@The assertion of the "Union" that
Gen Irwin was elected to Congress by a
minority, i'll 1916, is absolutely and un-
qualiiedly false, as the returns will show.
Gen. Irwin never was minority Con-
gresham, and the Union Editors ought
TO know it, if they do not. The assertion
that there were two Locoiodo Candidates
in 1910, is equally without foundation.
There was but one Locofoco candidate
in the field, and Notwithstanding the
district was strongly Locofoco, Gen. Irwin
was elected by large maJority.-Pean'
INT.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-22
TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 1e47,
REcEprroN AT HONS OF THE TEsNEs-

RECEPTION AT HoME OF THE TENNEs-
sEANs.-On the ID instant steamer ar
rived at Nashville with a portion Of The
Tennessee volunteers. Their reception
was most enthusiastic. A single tap upon
the market-house bell called together
some thousands of the citizens, who pro-
ceeded to the landing, where procession
was formed and the volunteers conducted
to the square. They are to remain i'll
Nashville until the arrival of their COM
rades, who are daily expected, when their
return is to be signalizcd by splendid
fete.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-22

hPThe Washington Union says that
s.the glories OF this war cluster upon the
brow of the President We think that
martial glories are just about as likely 10
cluster upon Mr.. Folks forehead as
corns are to grow upon Santa Aana's
wooden toes.-PYelltiee, ~
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-22

Captain EDWARD WEBSTER, at present
in New Orleans on leave Of absence, has
been appointed by General CUSHING aid
de-camp, with the rank and emoluments
of Major. He will not come north, but
as soon as his health will permit, intends
returning TO Matamoras.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-22

The st. Louis "Republican' saws that
the war Department has called upon the
Governor of ILLINOIS for an additional
regiment of Volunteer Infantry and one
company of mounted men. This is in
addition to the regiment of Infantry and
the mounted company recently called for
from that State.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-22

EEPThe "Union" is sarcastic on the
old anti-war Fetleralists. That's right.
Give them "a little more Grape" Such
old BLACK COCKADE FEDERAL
ISIS as Buchanan, Wilkins, Cass,
Woodbury., Wall and others have no
business to claim to be Democrats These
old Federal OPPONENTS OF THE
LAST WAR are the very men who are
now assisting Mr.. Polk TO AID AND
COMFORT the Mexicans, and now as
then, they are enemies of their country.
We hope the Union will keep up the
fire, and expose these "old Federalists"
who are endeavoring to palm themselves
of as Democrats.-Pa MttlIigencer.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-22

THE EMBLEm.-In the gallery of the
house Of representatives, young lady up
on being asked the meaning of the big fish
suspended from the ceiling, replied-"l
suppose i. IS intended to show that this is
the place where politicians FISH for office. ;"
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-22

A volunteer, who has returned from the
Mexican war, says: Il have seen the ele-
phant, trunks, tusks, and all, and am more
than satisfied. | went out a Polk soldier
and retnrna Taylor Wing"
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-22

The total amount of the debts of the
several States in the Union, ACCORDING n
the American Almanac, compiled from
official returns, is s224,023,s57.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-06-22
T HE VALE.
By "LoGAN."

By LOGAN"
Ny long loved home, farewell
Farewell we much loved scenes where
oft I've strayed!
Though 1 am doomed far, faraway to dwell,
Thon 1t ne'er from mem'ry fade
Friends of my youth, adieu!
Soon, soon, alas / shall be far away,
Yet friends Inc 'er can know kindred than
you,
Wherever may stray.
Wilt think of me, when /,
Amid the dreary western wilds shall
roam,-
And, heaying oft melancholy sigh,
Think of you and homel
Farewell, Virginia dear;
To me Thy unknown son, as unto those
Who, by great merit, have attained a
& sphere
Where they can love disclose.
NOW must boast of thee
But gently whispers hope, the time
will come
When thou, cen thou, wilt proudly boast
80 of me
Ny own, my native home!
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-08-11
FE84naLN s a,naE.E.

EE~FGEN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-09-02

The viiurera'ion which has been employed
by the opponents of Gen IRWIN, as The only
weapon they could use against him, finds moi
spot for the entrance in the armor Of proof,
with which life of dignity and usefulness has
invested him The falsehoods TO which hose
opponents have resorled we do not class with
the means used 10 injure him. for it usually
happens tha, misrepresentation recoiIs agans,
its originaiors Where Gen. IRWIN is known,
ii is work of supererogalion TO defend his pri-
va'e worth, or his political fidelity to The bes,
interests of the country at large, and OF his
Commonw eallh in particular. 1t is for those
who have not been thrown into daily intercourse
with him--who have not been familiar with his
public acts, nor conversant with his high and
consistent course as statesman, that we have
deemed it duty to notice the meanly disinge.
nuous assertions, which the Aduiant General
OF The Stale has seen proper 10 utter in the CO.
lumns of the paper which he controls
North American.