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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-06-03

WE hereby foeN all persons whatever against trading
w fora Bond Of Two Hundred Dollars, drawn ~ us bear
date oath day Of November 1915 and yablc shelton
Wright, the ,2 day OF November sl7as have Offsets
against the TANDY JONES,
Dee 3-ts CLAIBORNE G.. FULKS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-10
Proclamation.

Bv John Young, Governor Of the State Of Nev York.
day of Public thanksgiving is due to Almighty God
for blessings bestowed upon the people OF this State
during the past year.
While a sapguinary has been raging upon our
tiona froner-whls the principal city Of sister State
has been soourgsd with psenee that wslketh at
day and while gaunt famine and disease aict the fair
est portion Of the mother country the State OF New
York presents gsdsome picture Of universal happiness
and prosperity Seed time and harvest have been con-
not sought in vain for employmentthe ships Of
the merchant have traded In peace with the nations o.
the earth and plenty has crowned the EFFORTS OF ali
classes OF society.
The blessings of free governmsnt-ths means Of uni
versa eduoatonths security OF person and property
and tho supremacy Of law and order, have been vouch
safed to us In eminent degree
For all these aud for other good gifts, we are In
debtsd to that Providence whose bounty and pro lection
are conferred upon without regard to country or CON
dition .tt.a.
therefore, respectfully recommend TO the people OF
this State observe the 23th day Of November next
a day Public Thanksgiving; to abstain on that day
from their usual avocations. and minge, with their
prayers Heaven for the continuance OF
s smiles, and FOX i protection against famine, disease
aud crime
In testimony Whereof have caused the privy seal OF
the State to be hereunto snixed. Witness my
r. hand at the city Of Albany, this eighth day OF
October, In the year Of our Lord one Thousand
eight hundred and fsrty seven.
By the Governor;
HEsRr v. Corr, Private Secretary
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-10
Moven ents In Politics.

At the great whig meeting held at Philadelphia on
the eth inst the following resolutions adopted
Resolved That do cheertully respond to the call
made by political sdverRsies TO present whg
trines and state issues before the public The,
l. A national currency without the interference Of
the government, In any manner Whatever either BY
national bank or the sub treasury.
The distribution Of the surplus proceeds Of the pub
lio lands, whenever 1t shall exist
3. Internal improvement by the general government
az proposed In the Harbor Bill passed by the Represen
taves Of pooplo the last session Of Congress and
vetoed by President Polk
The protection of domestic industry, by the repeal
Of the tariff Of ls46 and the restoration OF the princ
pies of the tariff Of 1912
Proviso, and
The rsprobation Of the weakness and imbeclity Of
the administration In their conduct Of the wer against
Mexico
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-10

THE WEArHER.-Y Yesterday was q remarkably hne
sort Of day and the streets appeared unusually clean
and well by the corporation but by the rains
Of the previous day and night The storm of Thurs
day II 1t has done damage has also done much good
1t has swept the Streets where sweeping
much wanted during the last few months. The new
have suffered In many Of the streets. Broadway
thronged with fashonables during the day and the
streets In general appeared TO be much crowded by
ON business
KILLED ~ Recommendations Walters call
ed yesterday to hold inquest at the City Hospital
upon the body Of Patrick Evsrard native Of Ireland
aged "a years recently employed the line Of the New
York and Erie Railroad, Pisrm0nt, who while
standing the track, about dusk in the evening.
knocked down by locomotive, wheel Of which pass
ed his foot The deceased never spoke afterwards
and remained perfectly insensibe until he died. yester
day morning. Verdict in accordance with the above
facts.
ARRIVAL EMIoRANT PAssENaERs.-Ths number OF
emigrant passengers arrived at this port during Friday
last, amounted to 1885,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-10


The Tswn Elections and Negro Suffrage Question:
1900 Military Movements.
The mails this forenoon bring returns from towns
showing net gain Of about half dozen over last fall
In favor Of the democrats. lf ugf
The negro suffrage question from some l25 towns,
give about 1880 noes ana AZ out 900 ayes This re-
suit must make our colorsd friends color up
Yesterday the commissioned ofsers the nrst Rsgi.
ment Of the LIST Brigade Connecticut Militia met at the
United States make choice Of Colonel in place
Of the one they elected few weeks since who dec
service for reasons well understood BY the regiment
Out Of some twelve to fifteen companies represented on
the informal ballot Captain Ehu Gesr Of this city. rs
ceived the vote Of every company save one aud was
then duly elected The military OF this state was an
trey reorganized by our last springs doing
away with the militia companies and substituting inde
pendsns companies paying them for three days snnua
camp duty and allowing one regiment to each coun-
W. FROM the great eetdt with which three other rsgi
mental encampmsnts have passed Off and from the skin
ana energy displayed by Col Geer, when he command
go ths FIRST hins Company under the old organigst
We shall expect TO see that other parade will coli pse
mat BY the 6rt regiment or the time and place
your numerous correspondents in this city will advise
you. f'aI1 fiH 'nllla4
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-10
pollce Intelligence

a Charge of Fyo,.d-A complaint was made. yester
day before Justice Drinksr, BY q Mr., John w: Dear
charging them vith defraudng him out of So
under the following circumstances 1t appears that
cooking range, and the accused parties represent
ed that they agents for the Herald and Artisan
were authorised TO reos,ve money fSr sd
cused parties &c. to insert advertisement In both pa
pers respecting the cooking range and received
cept from Harley for that amount However, in two
three days afterwards Mr. Dearborn not seeing the ad
vertsemsnt inserted according to promise called at the
respective newspaper Sfces and was there informed
rzed to collect money for them In any way Upon these
facts Justice Drnker issued warrant for the arrest
the parties and placed ths in the hands Of Of
Grand Larceny-Ofhoers shadbolt and Jacques, Of the
10th ward arrested yesterday an old thief called Dan
Jones alias Slippery Jim, charge Of stealing six
chests Of valued ct $50 belonging VIM Morrison
residing the Of Grand and Wooster streets
Justice Timpson locked him up for trial.
Petit Larcery-Ohiosrs shadbolt and jacques, of the
10th ward arrested yesterday two black fellows called
Ready" on charge Of stealing frocI coat and PAL,
Of psntsloons valued At $lS. Locked up by Justice
.arrssf Of Conpief-onicer Owens. of the 9Th ward
arrested last night woman by the name Of Jane Bing
ham, escaped prisoner from the prison at Essex
TioIent .assauit-Ofilcers Roome and Gesry, of tn,
I'd district police arrested yesterday by the
Of Thomas Rodgers on charge Of violently assaultine
pears that In August last while the accused in
state ofntoxicaton he brutay beat his wife Their
locked her up in room and after remaining there
time She woman heard the approach Of her brutal
husband and in order avoid his anger she opened the
window next the street and cambered out the awning
Rodgers coming into the room and missing his wife, pro
ceeded to the window and observing her the awning
request her to return and obeying his demand hs
immediately got the awning himself This alarmed
the poor wife that she missed her hold and fell from tn
awning to the side walk breaking ANGLE and sprain
ing the other Since that time she has been compelled
to keep to her bed In Of the injury thus
ceiyed. Justice Roome held the accused to bail Il
$1,000 to answer the charge at court In default of wbic
hs xaa look Ad I'M In the Tombl
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-10

THE WASHINGTON will leave New York on the
18th of November on her return to Bremen, in
stead of the 23d, as previously noticed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-10

Chief Justice Ward, of the Court of Common Pleas,
graduated In lfss
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-10
Sporting InteIiigenoe.

walking match took place at Toronto the other day
between two gentlemen Of the city in which they exh
bitsd powers of redistribution that does not
day The distance few yards short Of eight miles
and It was got In hour. twenty three minutes
and haf-a fair toe and heel walk Montreal Courier
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-10

truth Of that conviction no member Of the jury
bad the bardhood to deem him guilty of any act that
demanded punishment, and hence they very properly
recommended him to the mercy of the court trust
the court will extend to him that mercy which they
hope to receive from Judge greater than Yourselves
The jury that, admitting was guilty he stood
shield to defend me agant their conviction and there
fore In their zeal for victim they were compelled to
strike down the old and innocent man. that lance
might reach me. their victim for they Immediately
susctate him after striking him down to the earth
thank them and also thank the Court that II they
deign to infiict upon him any punishment they will be
pleased to add 1t to what they in their wisdom. may
deem at to adjudge the penalty which am doomed to
suffer 1t will lie consolation to know that suffer
for the innocent II will in a measure atone for the
penalty which about to suffer- and for crime Of
which am not guilty now thank the Court for their
kindness in listening to my answer and cheerfully
submit to any sentence your honors deem due the
offence of which have been convicted
The Court then sentenced Kershaw to pay fine Of
$3.50 stand imprisoned in the peDitentiary for the
term of one year. and in consequence OF the
dation OF the jury suspended judgment In the Of
Townsend
Case If Madame ResfeH-The decision Of the Court
upon the application Of James T Brady Esq counsel
for Madame Reste for q postponement Of the cause,
and the granting commissions for the examination OF
witnesses residing in Massachusetts, and Louisiana
given against the defendant the ground that she
fused to disclose what she expected to those
witnesses motion then IN de by MIR Brady for
comm issons without stay Of proceedings, which was
also refused The trial of the then set down
for Monday, the 18th inst The Court adjourned until
Monday morning
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-10

From NAssAu.-The schr. Pampero brings files
of the Nassau Royal Gazette to the 22d ut., in
which there is not one item worth extracting =
The harbor of Nassau was entirely bare of ves-
sells; not square rugged remained in port on the
22d In mercantile transactions there was little
or no business doing, in either the wholesale or
ystoiI line
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-10

|
The committee on the admission of new dioosses to
whom had hesn referred the application Of the diocese Of
Wisconsin for admission into this convention, presented
favorable report which accepted.
After some informal discusioa relative TO amend
ment Of the 9th rule Of order
hsv. Dr. WILLIAMS moved that a committee on the
rules Of order be appointed whom might be referred
the proposition TO amend the 9Th rule Of order
make motion to lie on thet able not debateabe.
Mr. MEMMrScER not In favor Of any alteration in
the rule which would have tendency to prescribe free
dom Of debate. He was opposed to the proposition.
A message was here received from the House Of
Bishops stating that they had passed resolution hat
the next session Of the general convention shall be held
In the city Of Philadelphia. 70 .l.. ...
After considerable discussion Of general interest
with reference amendment Of the 9th rule OF order
Judge CHAMBERs moved, that COMMITTEES Of three be
appointed to whom IL should be referred to report II
any and what change shall be made In the ninth rule Of
order. Ct go -.
The melton prevailing, DR.. Ogilby, Mr.. Williams, Of
Va. and Mr.. Seymour, were appointed that commit
tee. r rr I- .
The standing committee ON the conservation Of
bishops having revised their report submitted resolu'
ton drectDg the secretary to prepare the
Sou.s nrspsrstorv to the conservation Of Bshop
CESS which was agreed to.
dssuitory debate ensusd, on motion referring back
10 the Committee Elections their report for them to
In addition to what they stated In It, that the per
soSs substuted by church authoriti,s In place CT
aiocssau Conventions but who by sickness OF Other
have been from attending are entitled
to seats In this convention
70 refer back resolution that such members have
attended the convention as substitutes, as above
tiousd are the convention, and that Their
be entered the list of delegates 10y the
Judge Husxn Of g. c. denied the legality Of the right
of such substitutes sit In the convention nasmuc
the constitution OF the church expressly declares that
the delegates shall be chosen by the diocese directly
Mr. CoLsrcN, of Virginia, thought expression OF
cpoen ON this subject Advisable 81 u would tend TO
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-17

statement With regard to the grass confirmed daily
returning government trains and traders, and nom the
appsarancs Of their sock be doubt OF toe
fact Nevertheless 1t seems that heroic Colonel
determined to crowd bis command through, any how,
live or desc. to morrow, again march 10
Fort Mann where x1ect to take up winter quarters
provided should be fortunate enough get tnrough
The Colonel thinks that II get head waters
of the Arkansas subsist buffalo il train from
the fort should be able relief this
winter. We now have only one hundred days pro-
vision, and that Ia OILY dependence for tho
winter. The men kave been pretty lavish with their
rations since started, but they all
begin to the necesety Of saving every piece of
pork and bread for when our present stores
gone, all hopes for this wiotrr will be vain -
The companies all healthy We bad not
Indian since left until we arrived here. There
few Kaw Indians about the Grove This is their unit
ing season. and they all in the mountains and tim
her, We do not anticipate any fighting this winter az
there will be trains out from the fort to protect
Corr. 81. Louis Rep 6h inst.
Captain Turner's company Of Dragons and nun Der
Of infantry recruits left the barracks yesterday for
New Orleans The whole number was about s00-S S.
Louie Union, 9Th inst.
The Richmond Enquirer Of the l2th inst states that
Capt Scott jr will leave that city on Monday for
Mexico to rejoin the army aud resume his command
that his short visit to his native city has greatly i'm
proved his health and he gees with the best wishes OF
his many friendsfor his prosperity and distinction"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-17

ANOTHER FRENCH STEAMER OUT OF COAL
The Boston Gazette, in abiding to the untowsrd
fortune which has thus far attended the Frence line Of
steamers says: From the peculiar circumstances at
tending the passages OF this line, Of three things
must be- inferred: Either that the ships unprecs-
densdly unlucky their entire able
TO cupabs degree else perhaps that tbs French gov
eminent from some Interior designs Of its own Ia desir-
oua II rendering the officers Of this branch Of it, steam
pariue practically iamiar with of tina principal
northsTn por bssass that W which they are osssns'
bly, beuad,'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-17
Additional from n1exlco.

IFrOn inc NsN Oroans Times, Nov
The steamship Galveston, Captain Hayiand which
left Vera Cruz the Sd instant arrived last night we
take the following from the Genius Of Liberty OF the
I'd instant -
According to the accounts current In the citv of
Puebla prior to the departure Of informant santa
Anns. accompanied by about 400 men and 30 officers
had gone to Tehuacau Upon their arrival there the
entire force muned and clamorously dema nded from
Santa Anna their srrssrages of pay TO very limited
extent the claims OF the officers complied with but
the poor privstes received scarcely any thing. Afsr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-17
Police Inleillg once.

Arrest on CousaDie Barber OF the 0th
wsrd, arrested yesterday, black woman called Eliza
Frassr on suspicion OF robbng ceuntryman Of So In
gold and bank bills company With another black
man called Eliza Trouble while Ia thevisg cribi
the Five Points On searching the person Of the accused
a poId watch vas found No 1882 6oy.y Sou. Flan-
dsrs for which an Is wanted Apply the clerk
of police ut Tombs Justice Drinker locked her UP
for further hearing
Petit Larceny --Oiosr Dowdicsn OF the Sixth ward,
arrested yesterday, woman called Mary Ann Haley,
on charge Of stealing Sill from Charles Nelson. Com
mitted by Jus Zoe Drinksr tor trial
Charge Dismissed We noticed few days ago, the
arrest Of Ira Johnson on charge Of stealing six barrels
Of -FOUR belonging 10 Mr. Shear of Coenties slip Upon
the matter being investigated by the magistrate 1t APP
AIRED that Mr. johnson innocent Of any felonous
intent having only csrted the -four at the request Of
third party, who afterwards made himself John
son having stored the -four In order to scertan the
rghtfu owner This explanation proving Satisfactory
TO the msgistrate The charge was dismissed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-17

Total number OF horses. mutes ana oasie, oe'
The above force arrived at Council Grove on the SAD
Ia Fe road the evening ofthe 18th Oct In 10 days
from Fort Lsavsnworth. The train INST company OF
mounted men. who stated that IL would be almost i'm
possible to continue ON to Fort Mann, ~ tins grass
entirely destroyed on sides Of tbs road BY ars from
the Indians aud that Capt 0rimth would no dooot be
compelled TO rsturn lose every horse 10 hn company
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Total, DO
ouartsrmsstsr's and Company's train OF wagons, :,
Number OF head Of cattle to Quarteasters train o,
Number of mules to Company wagons.
Number ofhorses to Artillery Company.
Number OF horses to DOM. and non com an
Number Of horses to both Mounted Companies. u
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u
We lay before readers the second budgs
which have been BY Gen scott received by
Secretary OF War Friday night with tho ption Of
ysports Of os Hsrusy and hley, Major SUMNER and APT
haRer and the LIT Of killed and wounded These shall
lay over Tor the Union Of o evening".
Ia ADDITION e these d:spstehe, letter (beinF
secrety Of War, dated Headqu Of tho ,rmy, Mexico,
oet2be ~ was receved Saturday evening IL is very
bref He states that he epcloses very
ports made to lhim from below From, oil ChiIds COVER
the de.nce Of thar which, though highly srduous ga
Liant and triumphant has exceeded expected
tho hands o thar excellent commander his and
F,om Brig Gea Lspe dated Pqeba, the 18Th iost,ni,
and body of the enemy At HusmantIa These
reports howe YER have not COM to the dep,rtment
Tne 0cneral sdds AFTER establishing the new posts be-
low Indicated circular letter Of tof Oc-
obsr 3) hope 20 have the Of Aco
miles from PpcbIa and Toluca the
forty les hence AID perhaps ozaba but probably
rinorcmeDu until shall have received the views 81 tho
department on the plans ssbmitted In NY report
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-17

Paris and shortly after set out on his voyage He de-
scribes his entry at Vera Crus He knew the boat
which he passenger carried letters the Governor
Of Vera Cruz him Accordingly he landed frat
Of ALL and changing his Dress at made his escape
before Col Wilson could take measures to arrest him,
which he did the moment an unworthy Mexican who
recognised him disclosed the fact. He had not been
gone i've minutes before the gates shut cavalry
pursued him. but he ed before them taking the road
Soedad and after infinite dangers from evil doors who
inundated the country" (gueros) he reached Cordo-
VI and OraIsba, and thence Pamar and at
nicated his arrival to the government The
refused his proered services and directed the harshet
measures against him. How santa Anna Is handled In
this address We have not room to tell to-day.
Gen Valencia has demanded = court martial upon his
conduct In the battles Of the 10th and Goth september
The Secretary replies that mis- request will be complied
WITH and orders him to await at Qusretaro further
dsrs
From the general tenor Of addresses from all parts OF
the country think apparent that the rule Of Peua
Pena cheerfuy acquescsd in. The licentious SOL
diery and some military will endeavor tooppose him
and there are some state signs OF but
not directed against Pens Peua His adm nistraton,
however TO be temporary at the best unless Congress
should meet and elect him permanently
The Monitor Republicans has several very inter
letters from Queretaro We have TO rosm for them all
but give the latest, which Is much like Washington gos
sip:
QUERErARo, Oct. %, I847
There has been aree iy compete number Of Depu-
ties here, and although some Of ther
the have gone to Guiana uato they will
return to. day and Monday, the 25th work will be
commenced The government Is slow in its operations,
which is TO be regretted Sr Rosa has been unable to
att, nd to business for two days havog been III with
severe collie 80 that the affairs OF his department have
it seems that ST. Mora y villamil has assumed the
Portfolio Of War and Marlne but this gentleman dscid
ed for peace, the Italics are our own
The Deputies are much divided In regard TO the cleo
ton of Provisional President but have just learned
centrste their vote Their candidates ere g. Pedrasa
Herrera Pena Pena and Ansya The Giobs OF yester
day, you wiz see declares Itself for the second named
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SR IL have the honor to report my return to this
ship from Alvarado In obedience your instructions Of
the 2sth inst which handed to by Lieut. c. N
Overton Carr on the goth.
On the evening Of the goth instant Don Thomas Te.
jeda acads pro tempors Of Al ysrado, paid into my
hands the Of one thousand dollars dema ndsd by
you tue Goth inst from the citizens Of that town.
default of the delivery Of the murderers Of
Chase and private Magee Of marines The alcalde has
also promised that fresh provisions shall be furnished
regularly the United States vessels stationed at Aa-
RADIO
In consequence Of the demands made by you the
18th instant having been complied with BY the author
ties and citizens OF Alvsrado released ~ you direct
ed, Don Florencio Gamudio and Don Jose Ruiz Psna,
who were held hostages board the Hecls" until
such demands complied with also directed the
communication between the two shores to be opened
On my departure from Alvarado, placed In the hands
OF Lieut. Com Fairfax, the senior ofoer instructions
Tor his government copy Of which enclose to you.
also enclose copy Of q receipt given by me to Don
Tomas T-jeda for the amount paid BY the ctizens Of
Avarsdo for the benefit Of the families of Sergeant
Chase and private Magee.
since your departure from Alvarado on the 10th inst
there has been no evidence Of hostile feeling on the part
OF the citizens towards the vessels stationed here
nave the honor 70 be- sir respectfully, your obedient
servant FRANKLIN BUCHANAN, Commander
Commodore M. T.. PERRY,
Commanding Home squairoc, Cult OF Mexico