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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-25

want to lose the niggers, he said speak
ing aoud-'and yet | dare not wait
until daylight. | wish knew where
the hounds were.
At that instant the report OF a gun
reached his ear. then another, and an
other. and another in different direc-
tons. The cruisers were firing sig
nails.
"That's enough exclaimed Ho-
mans, Il know where you ares Then
raising his voice, he cried, 'Iarro are
you ready? The wind will reach US
soon.'
cay. ay, sir wasthe response.
In a few minutes the sails began TO
fill, and the vessel moved slowly thro'
the water.
GLOW much water do you suppose
we have here.0 asked Romans, turn
ing to the man at the wheel.
"Fifty fathoms at least was the re-
ply.
"That will do the SLAYER muttered.
and he walked forward and examined
carefully the 'chain gang as he brutal
" termed his dabolical invention.
The negroes sent up piteous groans.
For hours they had been bent over IN
this unnatural position, by which they
were suffering the keenest torture.
The breeze strengthened, and the
Brilante dashed like racer over the
deep. Hon ans hailed from the quar-
fer deck, while his men, collected in
groups, saw unmoved the consumma-
ton of the plan.
"Are you ready, Harro?'
GAY, ay, SIR
Romans looked round, and into the
darkness which was fast giving way TO
morn. Then he Numbered out
"Strike!'
There was the sound Of single
blow, heavy plunge, and as the ca
BILE fell off the side, crash. above
which arose one terrible shriek-it
was the last cry of the murdered NJ
ricans. One moment more, and all
was still Six hundred human beings
had gone down with that anchor and
chain into the depths of the ocean!
Two hours after day break the Bril-
ante was oyerhauled. There was no
evidence that she was SLAYER, and her
captors were obliged to let her pass
The instructions TO cruisers at that
time did not allow vessel TO be cap
tured unless negroes were found on
board.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-25
A Roadside COllOquy.

And so, Squire, you don't take an
Erie paper?
No, Major, get the city papers on
much better terms, and SO take a
couple Of them.
But, Squire. the country papers Of
ten prove of great convenience to us.
The more we encourage them the bet
ter their editors can make them.
Why | don't know any convent
ence they are to me.
The farm you sold last fall was adj
vcrtised in one Of them, and you there
by obtained a customer. Did you
not?
Very true, Major; but paid three
dollars for it.
And made much more than three
dollars by it. Now if your neighbors
had not maintained that press, and
kept it ready for your use, you would
have been without the means ofadver-
Using your property. But ! think
saw your daughters marriage in those
papers. Did that cost you anything?
No. but
And your brothers. death was thus
published with long obituary notice.
Yes, yes, but
And the destruction of your neigh
Dor Briggs house by fire. You know
these things are exaggerated till the
authentic accounts of our newspapers
set them right. Oh, true but
And when your cousin Splash was
out for the Legislature. you appeared
much gra,ifed az has newspaper de-
fence, which cost him nothing.
Yes, yes, but these things are news
for the readers. They cause people to
tax the papers.
No. no. Squire Grudge. not if all
are like you. Now. tell you, the
day, will come when some one will
write long eulogy on your life and
character. and the printer will put it IN
type with heavy black line over IT,
and. with all yonr riches, this will be
done for yon a. a grave is given TO a
pauper. Your wealth. lib rslity. and
III such things. will be spoken Of, but
the printers boy, as he spells the
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-25

| The Suspension Bridge. - Now
that this magnificent enterprise is 10 be
more than talked offs to he consum-
mated VIC have thought that brief
description might be acceptable to our
readers:
"Tbe site upon the American side i,
the promontory Of fat rock between
the Sulphur Springs and the new car
riagc road. 1t is a point about one and
half miles below The Falls, and is
favorite resort Of visitors to get dis
tant view of the Falls. And il is no
small consideration. connected with
the project, that from the whole length
Of the bridge, both the American and
Canada Fails, Goat Island. the rapids
the whole sccnc--will be in fall
view. 5 aad 1Hw aaaN nav
The distance across the river. or
from bank TO bank,is not far from $50
feet Upon each side, based upon
solid rock, will be towers or mouu-
mcnts, rising TO the height 'of 70 feet.
Over them will be sireached the wires,
or what a Psychologist would can
'congeries' Of wires:--t two bundles az
wires, answering'the purpose ofstring.
ers. in ordinary bridge building They
will he formed Of wires, the 10Th OF
an inch in diameter. each one being
drawn separately 10 the leqniied ten.
sion. Then without being coiled or
twisted, each bundle viii NC Brought
Together. wound with wite, md &c.
cured against tho effects OF exposure TO
The weather. The bundles viii BE ten
inches in diameter; and from them. of
course, the whole structure will be
suspended.
The ends OF these wires. or rather
the ends Of two combination s Of wires,
will be drawn over the 10 fcri towers,
by passing through the solid rock. 10
feet in thickness, and keyed. or Sc
cured below.
The bridge will be lattice work
upon the principle nearly, OF several
Of our recently erected canal bridges.
II will have two ordinary carriage
ways, passing over nearly on level
with The tops Of the banks; and on
them in the centre railway track.
To guard tie whole structure a.
gainst swaying or yibralory motion.
guys or stays Of iron wires, will pass
off from each side Of the bridge, thro'
its entire length. obIiqnely, and be
keyed to solid fixtures upon the banks.
The cost is differently computed by
different engineers. One has estima-
ted it ut 5000 900: and another carry
ing the plan at 100000. niagara
Democrat.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-25

Seduction. - A young individual
who went from this city some time
since TO preach Mormonism, and who
also represented himself to be single
man. was received by highly respec-
table citizen of Long Island, into his
domestic circle. In return for the
hospitality afforded him, he sedueed
the daughter Of his friend, and aresult
followed. The Mormon preacher,it APP
pears. was, at the time, married man,
having wife and some beautiful chill
dren living in the city Of New York.
IN. Y. Globe.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-25

~ Mr.. Emerson, in bis lecture on
New England, says:
"Our people have no repose OF char
acter. They are constantly striving
10: improvements, to the sacrifice OF
present conteniment. The constant
topic of conversation on board steam
boats and railroad cars, are the speedy
modes Of locomotion contemplated at
son,e future period. Twenty-Five
miles an hour is poor baggage-wsgon
Jogging. Men aud women will, by
aud BY, be shot across the Atlantic
through a sort of quill. A tunnel
must be cut connecting The two couu-
tries. Some means must be devise- 10
prevent submarine explosions and
earthquakes A pit must be opened
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-25

Up DIR. Charles Caldwell, OF Louis
vile, Kentucky, perpetrated the fol-
lowing:
"The three best heads. phrenologi-
calIy considered. in the United States,
arc, FIRST, that of the Hon Dsniel
Webster, second that Of the Hon.
Henry Clay. and the third, and The
best Of the three. added he. brushing
up bis hair with bis hand, 'modesty
forbids me 10 mention" 81
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-25
Tenn C0rvvin--Practicai Leg
islatiOR. $50

| ESf0thOfks
Judge H. an old and respec.
ted citizen of Franklin county,, rela-
ted TO us some years since, the fol-
lowing anecdote of Gov. Corwin
which we do not rccollect TO have
seen in print.
Al the time the wagon Boy was
first sent TO the Legislature by the
good people of Warren, he found a
law on the Statute book providing for
the punishment of certain offences by
public whipping. 1t was no unusual
thing at that day to see public whip
ping post in every Court House yard,
where, whenever occasion required,
the stealers Of pigs and chickens were
drawn up by the Sheriff, and received
fhirty-nine lashes on the bare back.
well laid on Tom was made chair
man Of the Judiciary Committee, and
being, as is well known. man who is
dead set against all such relics Of bar
barism as public whipping, forthwith
brought in bill to repeal the aiore-
said enactment.
This bill met with considerable OPP
position from the Old Hnnkers, among
whom was one old gentleman from the
Western Reserve, who was particular
Ily Mortified at the idea of repeating
what he termed the wisest and most
practical enactment in our whole
criminal code.
Corwin made an eloquent speech
when the question Of engrossment was
before the House, appealing TO the
members as christian Legislators and
enlightened freomen of the nineteenth
century, to come up and erase this
relic OF the dark ages from the Stat
ute Book Of the grea, republican State
of Ohio. He took his seat - the
House completely electrified with the
eloquent powers of the young orator.
The old Yankee arose and replied as
follows:
Mr.. Speaker:-All the gentleman
from Warren has said is well enough
in its way am glad to see the
Young men Of our State growing up
inspired with those feelings Of philan-
throphy which the gentleman has
eIoqucntly given utterance TO. But
chat is not the thing. We must look
upon the matter in a practical light.
Now ! can give one illustration in Ia
vor Of my side of the question, that
will entirely upset all the gentleman's
fine spun theories. You know. Mr..
Speaker. | was born and raised in the
State Of Connecticut. A law similar
to this had been for years in force 10
that State, where its effects are most
saIutary. You once expose rascal TO
the ignominious disgrace Of public
whipping, and he clears out--leaves
the State, and you are never troubled
with him afterwards. Out Of hun
dreds ] have known to be whipped
there. never knew one Of themsto
show his face in that country after
wards.
The old gentleman sat down, salts
fed that his practical illustration was
clincher, and would kill the BILL
Corwln rose very gravely and remark
ed
have often cndeavored, Mr..
Speaker, TO solve the question, Why
there was such an immense emigration
from Connecticut to the west, but al
ways until now without success. The
gentleman has explained ii 10 nay
entire Satisfaction.
Corwin's bill passed! = Sunday
News.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-25
NO. 90.

American farmers are TO open a com
SAINT market TO British manufacturers,
SO long as they can underscll our own
which they win do. until American
labor is paid fer at as low rates as the
British corn-markcts only when fail
ure Of Eoropean crops gives them
chance--or when they can afford to
raise grain cheaper than IL can be raised
on tie Baltic and Black Sea. -Philr.
North American.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-25

Pretiv Eair fhe New Boston
Times, Of Mercer county, III, states
that rogue recently escaped from the
jail Of an adjoining county, aud before
he had proceeded two miles from the
town, Succeeded in renting his recent
11artcrs for FIVE dollars He gave tho
green ION an order on the Sheriff Tor
the tenement. eF
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-25

500 feet across and 5000 feet in depth
the vapors inhaled must be sold out to
the gas company; and thus this little
earth will be properly ventilated, and
volcanoes broken up.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-25

words in arranging the types TO these
savings. will remark of you, Poor
mean devil, he is even sponging for an
Iobtuarvv Good morning, Squire.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-25

Or The canal above this place IS
filled wi;H "a'rr we'll nigh the wLole
distance. This fall will see the COIN
plciion Of the work. and we expect to
record the arrival of canal boats be-
fore winter throws her icy mantle over
the waters.-Junciion Peru Beacon.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-25

II Shark Bite.-On Friday after
noon, the eth ult., IS Mr.. Amo;
Thompson Of this city was amusing
himself with his gun on Chelsea Beach,
he shot a peep which fell into the wa
ter, and he wadcd in to get it. When
immersed breast high, he was attacked
BY blue shark, and his arm severely
larcerated. Hi cries brought several
TO lis aid, by whose assistance the ami
m ii was driven into shosler water and
killed. II was afterwards brought to
the city.-Boston Times.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-09-28

would appear ridiculous to make any recommendations
of those who have been present in unfortunate battle
however, cannot help mentioning your excelency that
am perfectly satisfied of the galanry and tenacy with
which the chiefs and officers of the several corps tried
in the midst of disorder reune their forces resist the
enemy, who was holly pursuing This conduct OBJ
served by them, preerring be made prisoners before
abandoning their soldiers will always do them honor and
for this think they entitled the consideration of
the supreme government, and the gratitude of their fellow
citizens
His excellency the commander-inchef Don Gabriel Va
Of the action of the Goth and L. knowing his where
abouts have thought it my duty address your excelency
accompanying list of the chiefs and officers who prs
in this city, another of those who wounded in
San Angel, and of those known to have been killed
another list of those made prisoners in the action of Churu
busco all of which have the honor of nanesting your
exceency for intelligence, praying that commune
eating the above 10 his excelency the President you will
please manifest him the total gcnce in which the prs
find themselves, having lost everything, and the
American General having given orders that they be main
tanned by the inhabitants of this city, which is destroyed
they perish in misery if their government does
supply them with what they entitled and which e
actual situation and the well deserving conduct that has
distinguished them, energetcaly claim.
reteate your cxceency my respects and particular
esteem.
| God and Liberty.
JOSE MARIANA SALAS.
| TLM.PAM August 3d. 1917.
| To his excellency MINISTER WAR.
1t is copy.-MExIco 9th Aug. Is47.
| MAN'L MARIA DE SANDOVAL.
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Sketches Of the BattIc-aelds.

We have had the above engraving prepared in
Baltimore, from the plan of the backgrounds of Con
treras and Chuubusco, which has been published in the
New Orleans Picayune and was furnished to its CORE
spondent at Tacubaya by Captain Beauregard of the
corps of engineers. We avail ourselves of sort Of
open day to lay before geaders; and advise all Of
them to preserve it for future reference, that they may
thoroughly understand the budget of dispatches which
daily expected from Gen Scott 1t exhibits the theatre
of series OF brilliant battles which destined to
alt our reputation abroad, and the memory of which will
descend to the latest posterity.
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had his work himself and he fully sustained that high
reputation hitherto acquired the field of battle. When
the ragged highest and his falling around him
in every direction he preserved that temperament OF
mind for which he is characteristic his countenance
wearing that bland and aabe appearance throughout the
whole engagement.
His volunteers stood and moved under the fire with the
regularity of troops About the time that the
three divisions forts enabled close, General
Shields succeeded in driving from their position the large
force with which contending."
Who contemplate character of this description
without wishing long and happy life to him who
POSSESSES It !?
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History OF tho Mexican War.

To the Editor of the Union:
Sm That may not hereafter be accused of unfair
through your paper that the History Of the War Nth
MEXICO, which took occasion several months ago to in
form you was preparing, will not interfere with that
more elaborate and complete work which recently had
the pleasure to announced in the Union and for
which prospectus has already issued. did intend to
undertake work like that just referred to-; but my Off
cial duties becoming too onerous to admit OF this,
changed the design, determining to leave it for
able to command more time. am happy to learn that it
is already begun and il the writer should think may
be in my power render him any aid in the collection Of
materials the like, hope, whoever he is, he will not
hesitate to command my services They shall be cheer
fully rendered. to the utmost OF my ability,
The work which have undertaken will not probably,
exceed one large duodecmo volume. 1t will comprise
narrative OF the principal events OF the war; expeditions
by land and battles, &c. with suitable illustrations
and will be adapted to the of schools, and the cir
cumsances OF such persons as may not consider them
selves able purchase the other volumnous and
costly work. 1t will contain also, relation Of the
most interesting incidents in the adventures of small par
ties and Individuals with an appendix, consisting of
condensed biographies of the officers killed during the
and anecdotes Of extraordinary courage good con-
far they be procured; with the names and resi-
dences-and native States if they can be obtaned-of
all the killed and wounded, and OF those, also, who
deserted the enemy, and appeared in against
their country.
To the relatives and friends of those qpho haze fallen, or
may yet fall, in the contest wiM MEXICO:
The undersigned respectfully invites your attention to
the foregoing notice, and requests that you will soon
as possible, prepare the desired biographies and
does, and send them to him, without, if practicable,
taIing him 10Th the expense Of transportation
He desires particularly that these sketches may contain
clear and striking deneatons of those traits OF character
belonging the subjects Of them, most likely to inspire
the youth OF country with patriotism and love of
virtue.
Editors throughout the United States friendly to this
design will by publishing this notice, lay under many
and great obligations
JOSIAH F. POLK,
Washington city, d. c.
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OBITUARY,

Died Roxbury, Massachusetts the 18th instant
AMELIA BRERETON widow ofthe late DR. A.
army formerly Of Washington aged years
the death OF this excellent lady those
Divine Providence which enveloped mystery
which in his feebeness tails understand
vigor Of health from the circle Of duty friends
from children
denly o the silent
She lady in whom centred all those virtues which
give briancy character and goodness She
moved by that spirit serespect which the SOUL
characterized by that meekne which Christian
The child Of on and adverse fortune true to the
dignity Of her being faith which suatains the
the Saviour In trial She passed to the world oil spt WIN
triumph, beautiful that death had no
erry ready obey call Of her God
the privileges greatest happiness Of the soul
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Mn. BUCHANAN AND PRovIso.--The Marion ALA
News in copying Mr. Buchanans letter. very pertincnty
remarksi
eve have nothing lately better calculated to throw
oil upon the troubled waters OF politics, excited by the
PRODUCTION of the Wmot Proviso than the calm, tempcrate
discussion of the Secretary of State We rise from its pc
rusa with the conviction, that If Pennsyvana has offered
the bane, she has provided with the antidote"
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From our Baltimore Correspondent.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 28--5 p. m.
The ceathcrEcstoraon of stolen monev-Another tcle-
grdph.-Balti,nore and Philadelphia markets, &c.
We have again visitation OF fine weather. after dreay
spell of some ten days. 8
The large amount oftreasury notes. securities &C., stolen
from Mr. Huttons Office last week. have been restored
him through the confessional, from of
ed Catholic clegymen 1t has given considerable disatis
faction in quarters and the of the thief de-
manded particularly he had set fire the premises at
ter committing the robbery
learn that Mr.. Henry Rogers, formerly superntcndent
the Baltimore Telegraph Office has obtained the right Of
way for telegraph from this city, by way the Baltimore
and Susquehanna Railroad, with the western
line either Lancaster Harsburgh This will give our
merchants direct communication with the west and cannot
but be of great advantage well profit Mr.. Rogers.
The mail from the north to-day, brings no news Of
interest.
The MARKETS the Baltimore market TODAY the sup
ply of flour continues light and holders of Howard street
brands firm in asking IS 62A which price about 600
barrels in all have been sold this mornings there are how
ever sellers than buyers these figures About 400
barrels sold yesterday the figures City Mills is
held at SIS So but sales The receipts grain are lnus
ally light; and it is asserted by those who have
pouniy of knowing that the crop of Maryland will not be
than half crop to quantity Prices up and
tending upwards Sales of good to prime reds at los LII
cents ordinary good do 100 IO cents; white do. LIS
censhe latter figures for such is suitable for family
-four White corn is held SO 90 yellow at 60
SO cents Sales rye 70 rs cents and Of IS
As choice lots few cents higher. Whskey
duh, with small sales at rs n cents.
At Philadelphia this morning, -four scarce holders
somewhat above the views Of buyershey offering
sell IS IS, without finding purchasers Corn meal
held at So perbb
The receipts grain very light and those who have
wheat for sale asking than purchasers dis
posed give. Reds good prime, may be quoted nom
nay lis 40 CENTS and white do 100 a lao cents
Nothing doing in corn sales of oats 20 Al cents rye
70 cents.
Provisions and groceries remain unchanged but rather
dull.
The market is Inactive and sales have been made
a decline of cent per Id. since the steamer.
Whiskcy is selling at n cents per gallon Ia bbls
The telegraph in ORDER but despatch has been re-
ceived by the Patriot from New York
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A printer named McDermott, connected with the New
York Globe, committed suicide day ago, while
aborng under depression of mind