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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-09-11
WEsTMoRELAND COUNTY.

NEWFOUNDLAND COUNTY.
In pursuance of previous notice, large number of the
democratic republican citizens OF Westmoreand county,
met at the courthouse, in the borough of Geensburg
on Tuesday the gath day of August last.
The meeting was organized by calling the Hon. Samu-
Ell Hill to the chair, and Capt. VIM. Reynolds Hon
John G. Plumer, Col Joseph Guffey, Levi kempp Rob
f5t Me aS and W CAPT Hugh Irwin vice presidents
secretaries.
On motion, the Chair appointed the following named
gentlemen committee to prepare resolutions expressive
Alex Mckinney, esq., Jacob Chrisman, VIM. Ma
ehesney Moses Li It. BENJAMIN Byer Archibald Boyd
Mclaughlin JAS Snodgrass Robert Piper, JAS Wilson,
Jas. Clark, esq, VIM. Mclaughlin, John Reed, James
McA lister esq., DR.. L. Stewart, Jas. Mcfarland Fndley
b. Mctirew, and John A. Hays
Resolutions reported and adopted
Resolved, That in favor of a National Convention
to nominate democratic candidates for President and Vice
ton OF the pary and OF sticking fast to the regular
met the expectations of its friends and disappointed those
of its ieesIa rare merit and worthy of COMMUNICATION
Resoiud, That Governor Skunk has, by a straightforward
official and blameless private life lived down the
caumnes of ls4-thal he has proved himself good gov
erno capable honest and energeticand the people find
ing him safe pilot wish him to keep his hands helm
for three years more.
just one brought about by the refusal of the Mexican
government in the first instance do justice and brought
and Resaca de la Pama-that it is against any
of the public private institutions of Mexico nor against
originating in the bad faith and oper aggressions Of
her civil and military rulers will terminate so soon as
those rulers recognise rights nation fulfil the
treaty obligations of their government that we
hope such result is not far dstant and that treaty.
honorable to both countries, will speedily end the war; and
exnguish all hostlities between the two greatest repub
lies in the world.
Resolued That are proud of our volunteer soldery
and rejoice to see that they are prompt and powerful
DEFEND the rights OF the nation whenever, and from what
quarter, assaedha achievements of our officers
and soldiers in the present will show the of
the earth thatwe do fighting, and satisfy
If their interests have not convinced them already.
Resoired That point the people to the unexampled
prosperity of State and nation, in all pursuits and
branches of business the best and palpablc
dence of the wisdom of democratic rulers and the
of democratic measures and that challenge the
wings point to the ruin" which they Predicted in
1874 would follow the election of Polk Dallas and Shunk
they have predicted falsely, and the people will credit
them again, because they and have good authority
for believing that they alse prophets these latter
days"
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MR.. PoLK's BRIGADIER GEN. PRICE
By A VOLUNTEERED


Colonel Price is man Of very moderate tai
ents, and in regard 70 military affairs, has had
no education whatever So deficient is ne in
military knowledge, that he could moi, although
he has been nine months in service, maneuvre
regiment for review, True, he has the repu
talion OF being very amiable man, one OF that
very good sort Of persons who never wish to
offend anybody and his friends alege this as
great merit. But 10 me, il seems 10 call for
my commisseration, in such way, that while
am overcome SO far as TO bestow il, | feel very
much like despising the object
But the Coloneps inability 10 march \ regis
ment in review, is not his greatest military fail
ing. He has not the mind to penetrate the
principles by which commander should reg
ulate himself, and is, for this reason, unable 10
appreciate his own position or that Of any
body else in the army. He knows not what is
due 10 the position of colonel, or that of a
captain, and now, his command here, except
those parts Of il which are kept n order with.
out his interference, are in state Of disorde,
which 1t is painful 10 contemplate. When OBJ.
liged, as he is now, 10 depend on his own men
tal resources, he seems to shrink into himself,
not 10 view from his private retreat the actual
state Of affairs, and direct measures 10 suit il,
but to escape the aspect Of things from which
his conscious unfitness Tor the station he is in,
leads him 10 shrink almost in dismay
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snow Second Auditor of the Treasury.

The wonder working Prus TX is still moving
on the go-ahead principle, and if God spares
his life for few years, he will cause the Gov
eminent Of the Papal States to become one o.
the first in Europe. ! hope yet to see Italy re-
generated; and in that start should come from
Rome, must certainly be source Of joy to
every Catholic; and yet the greatest opposi
ton our good Pope has had in his reforms, has
arisen from the Catholic powers Of Europe
This, however. could be borne with, if Italy's
own sons would be fai,hfulto her.--Letter from
Rome, lS47.
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Looks Bad--It looks bad to see Son Of
Temperance or any other Temperance man sit
about taverns unnecessarily and drink mineral
water or other allowable beverages, which they
can obtain at many other and more suitable
places. II looks as If they loved the smell OF
rum, if they don't drink it, II looks, too, as il
they felt disposed to countenance and encou.
rage the rum traffic indirectly, which they are
most certainly morally bound to discounten
ance. Brethren, we hope you will aim at be
coming consistency.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-29

Tals,e Of Land in Maryland in ls47. The
average valuation per acre in ST. Mary's coun-
ty, is % 81 in Charles county, it is IS "a !; in
Prince Georges, SlS AZ; in Calvert, $40 GA
IN Anne Arundel, Si3 q in Howard District,
SIS l6; in Baltimore county, $40 81 !; in Fred.
erick, SGT 10; in Washington, 500 IA; in
Montgomery, 50 IL in Carroll. $l7 SO; in
Hartford, $ll So; in Talbot. SIC 80; in Somer-
set, rs 81 in Cecil, SIC 80; in Worcester,
$6 81; and in Caroline, $4Ss.
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THE PLUME NATIONAL DAGUERREAN
/. GALLERY,
VEHO WANTS A LOT OF GROUND
w AT A CHEAP PRICE The subscriber


w AT A CHEAP PRICE THE subscriber
has divided his farm and laid Oh tract Of about 20
acres into lots Of from one two four and six acres
each, which he will ell At low prices and 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 situated in very healthy locations on
q public road about II miles from the Navy Yard
Bridge. on the east side Of the Anscostia river.
The soil Is well suited for garden purposes CT the
cultivation Of fruit trees and several excellent springs
Of water near TO them. There is also sufficient
wood each Of the lots 70 enclose Them and timber
in abundance can be had in the neighborhood 10
erect any building u very low price.
Those wishing TO purchase, will do well TO apply
soon. as they can have a choice Of location, &c
Also, for sale, one-story log DWELLING
HOUSE, with as much land Is may Be- desired, cd
joining the above lots very handsomely silusssd and
with small expense could be converted into q
dwelling for two small families.
For further particulars apply to
M q. Al. SAGE,
Near the Good Hope Tavern, d. @.
july 2i--d
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O. A very eloquent eulogy on the death
of DR.. Joshua Howard Dorsey, Of Liberty
town, Md, appeared recently in the Will
mington, Del. Blue Hens Chicken, over
the signature of the "Milford Bard The
young gentleman referred to, died some
months ago, Of consumption, in the 25th
year of his age, leaving large circle Of
friends and relatives to mourn his early de-
parture. He was a schoolmate of ours, and
with him we remember to have spent many
pleasant hours at Brookviile.
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ness and saddles.
| The paving Of Pennsylvania avenue from
Sixth street to the western gate Of the Capitol
grounds, is nearly finished, and promises to be
moderately well executed. During rhe pro-
gress Of the work, we were pleased 10 observe
that the Engineer caused portions which were
done in a slovenly unworkmanlke manner, 10
be repaved. So long as the present work lasts,
il will furnish one of the prettiest city drives,
perhaps the most SO. in the country, but we
do not anticipate great durability. Round
stones are moi the materials that should be use d
on this splendid avenue. In the first place
they furnish harbors for dust which has been
lime out Of mind source Of infinite annoyance
to The inhabitants Of Washington, and in the
second, they do not bind sufficiently well, I'M
less they be laid with infinite care, TO resist the
shocks of wheels in the winter time especially,
when frost affects the earth.
The proper description of pavement in this
case would have been the Russian, as il is cal
led, we know not why. This is formed oil
blocks OF granite measuring some where about
A. inches in width, and 9 inches in length on
the surface, rough dressed on the face and
sides, and 8 or 9 inches in depth, having a
good bearing. These blocks when brought
into juxta position, fit so closely that general
surface is presented, which is easily kept free
from dust The frost in winter has no effect
upon the structure, because there is no earth
between the stones which can be expanded OF
| contracted, consequently the road forms con.
tnuous mass Of dry masonry sufficiently roun-
ding to throw off The water which flows TO the
sides, and thus passes awav. Pavements form
ed 10 this way, cost little more at first. bu
make up by their durability for any excess O
charge al the outset. In passing over then
carriages meet with no resistance, and there is
no local pressure calculated to loosen or dis
place the material Had Congress in lis wis
dom ordered pavement Of this description
they would have effected permanent i'm
provement. AS It's. we must expect recur
renee at short intervals Of the trouble Of re
pavement and repetition Of expense, which
will answer the purposes Of politicians bette
perhaps than the formation Of durable work
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VERMoNT DEBATEs.-Is pumpkin pize
pizen, or am they holesum vittals I" De-
cided in the negative. "a.
Which is the most profitable, 10 heel .
corn or toe a boots AnswerA-both.
If man should see his father hanging
himself, and his mother sticking herself
with a fork, which would he save first?---
Decided in the Affirmative, unanimously.
Which is generally the easiest, to file a
newspaper or SAW Decided to Re I'M
decidablr, amy hoW.
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THE GoURD AND THE PALM TREE.--A
gourd wound itself around lofty palm,
ane in few weeks climbed to its very top
"How old mayest thou be?" inquired
the new conner.
eAbout a hundred years. was the an
swer.
"A hundred years and no taller Only
look, have grown as tall as you in fewer
days than you can count years"
81 know that we'll" replied the palm -
"Eyery summer Of my life q gourd has
climbed up around me, as proud as thou
art, and as short lived as thou will be.o
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-29

'sThe race of mankind would perish did
they cease TO aid each other. From the
time that the mother binds the child's head
till the moment that some kind assistan,
wipes the death damp from the brow Of the
dying, we cannot exist without mutual help
All, therefore, that need aid, have right 10
ask it from their fellow mortals; no one
who holds the power of granting, can re-
fuse it without guilt"
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@ The Chinese crew Of the junk Key
ing came on shore for the first time on the
22nd. They were the observed Of all OBJ
servers. The curious and grotesque head
dress and qeues, wooden shoes and odd COM
plexions, drew about a crowd at all points.
One old chap with fanciful silk dress. and
a large sivon carved fan with which he pro-
tected his head from the sun, was great
card. Looking at the towering pile Of "Old
Trinity" they expressed much wonder
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-29

The following toast was drank in Boston
on the Fourth Of july:
The Ladies-No declaration Of indepen-
dence can Withstand their declaration Of
love.
We were not aware before that the Bos-
ton girls did the declarations No won
der they are smart.
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a. The Boston Atlas says that letters
were received by the laststeamer, announc-
ing the death Of Rev. E. B. Bullard, mis-
sionary Of the Baptist Board, Of cholera, at
Mailman, Burmah, in April last.
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TELEGRAPHIC.

Our despatch from Richmond this morning,
informs US that the Southern mail Of the 22d
instant failed beyond Petersburg. The wea-
Their at Richmond was charming. Beef rated
at 81 SO per 100 pounds on the hoof.
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From the New Orleans Delta.
THE TWO VALENTINES.
OR DULCETTA BROWNE & SAL
LY BROHN.

A single grain Of sand may decide the
fate Of an empire, tiny gnat drive an ele-
plant to madness, and little Insignificant
letter cause that stream, which never sruu
smooth to boil, splurge snd splutter like I
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Death Of Capt. "A. r.. Hetsel, United States
-army--We regret (says the Louisville Journal
OF the 2lst instant to announce the death Of
this officer. He died at the Gait House yes
,erday. Captain n. arrived here a few days
since from Vera Cruz. where he has filed the
Office Of assistant quariermas,er.
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o. Burdock leaves will cure q horse Of
the sl,vers in five minutes, let him eat about
two leaves. have tried il many times.
My horses will always eat them when the
slavers are bad Ploughmdn.
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esrIt is the opinion Of Lord John Rus
sell that the potato crop will fail this year.
AT all events, says London letter writer,
it is certain that Europe will now require .
permanent annual supply from the United
States. E&&
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e. Rev. N. w. Fiske, is reported to hav
died recently at Jerusalem, Of cholera.

o. The church at the corner Of Orange
and Third Street, Wilmington, Del, was
cold on Wednesday to Methodist Episco-
pal congregation. Rev. E. Kennard is to
have charge of it.
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De- Rev. Mr.. Brayton and wife, Miss
Brayton, Miss Mason and H. c. Mason
Baptist missionaries at Mergni, arrived in
Boston on the Goth, in the ship Faneui
Hall, from Calcutta.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-29

Somebody advertises for agents to sell work
entitled Hymenial Instructor" This we
suppose, comprises an exposition of the par
iicular joys and miseries of matrimony. The
best Hymenial Instructor" we know Of is a
young widow. What she dom, know there is
q o use In learning.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-29

GLOWING DIscRIPTIoN A gallant New
England Knight Of The quill, describing q
country dance, says: s'The gorgeous strings
of glass beads now glis,en on the heaving
bosoms Of the village bellies, like polished
rubies resting on the surface Of warm apple
dumplins.n
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a-aI will conine you for Contempt
said the Judge. ''You will, will your" said
the lawyer. s.I'm determined to do it,
said the Judge. "Then il will be con-
temptibie act,n said the lawyer.
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e. There are about 900 Churches in N
York city. The Baptists have 90, the Me,
ahodists 80, the Presbyterians SO, the Pro.
iestant Episcopalians Al ,-other denomina.
lions the balance
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The Washington Union talks about Wing
coalitions. We do think, that, after the CO.
alition between Polk and Santa Ana, the
word "coalilion" should burn every Loco
foco tongue like a drop Of aqua fortis.
Prentice
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o. We learn from the Warrenton, VA,
Flag that an extensive revival of religion is
now prevailing in the Morrisville neighbor-
hood.
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oU-The Union says that the batle is waxing
warmer and warmer between Mr. Boiling and
Mr.. Meade. II will get so hot BY next Thurs
day, we take il, tina, nothing Of Mr.. Meade's
aoar political form will be left!
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DETWEEN FOURTEENTH&FFTEENTH
ID streess.--just received very superior Sea Tur-
tie which will be served mp Tomorrow in soup, steaks
etc. etc. y q se.es d s. ts4 49,
N B.-Fsmilies supplied q, the shortest notice
on the most pleasing terms .x-~-~,
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@yp Upwards of 24o tons of bomb shells
have been turned out from st. Louis since
the commencement of the war.
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g. Nine Points is the name of new
post Office, recently established at Lancas-
ter county, Pa.
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&5= The Bsltimoreans are waking up to
the importance of establishing in their city
a House Of Refuge.
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~ George Washington Dixon has beer
sent TO prison in New Orleans, as com
mon vagrant.
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A druken laborer, recovering from dan
gerous illness, was asked whether he had
not been afraid Of meeting his God.
"No," said the poor pagan christian, 81
was only afeard o. tother chap"
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-29

a. The graduating class at West Point
this year numbers thirty-eight.
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New York nex, month. He has So new works in
press, many Of which are native.
Cherries Lehman il said 10 be the suthor Of the
Saguenay Letters. They are models in their way
Of letter writing.
Monday nights storm did much damage to the
buildings Of Richmond.
Mr.. Marcy intends, they say, TO get Congress to
take from the Stale courts the power to issue writs
Of Hebeas Corpus in cases Of enlistment in the army
and navy. Why wait for Congress to do il, Refer
the SUI iect to Mr. Clifford, and he win find law for
it.
C. Edwards Lester, the Genoa Consul author, is
to be recalled
The scoundrel who destroyed the virtue Of mai
den by violence in Baltimore, few days ago, il is
said, will be brought to punishment If he Is not
now, he will be hereafter. unless he repents.
Mr.. Gushing &c Co.'s st. Croix pn ne timber pur.
chase in Minnesota Territory bids fair to realize i'm.
mense wealth to the owners. Mr.. Cheiver, late Of
the 4h Auditors Office, IL the cashier Of the compa-
ny at ST Louis.
The saratogans taxed Tom Thumb S25 to show
his little self to those little people.
The q. 8. sloop Of war Marion Is on her way to
the Mediterranean.
Ten feet Of water in the 0his at Wheeling on
Monday last and rising. a
New Jersey has LIST her fighting Propensi les.
Her people will not go to Mr.. Folks war.
There are only ss6 600 Catholic. in the United
States. So says the Archbishop. We had thought
there were some millions.
Four men got their legs broken in Baltimore yes
terday. II must have been break-leg day.
The Charleston Press says that the water Is to be
let into the Cumberland canal in few days.
The New York Herald says that the ship ashore
on the Devils Limb on the coast Of Maine is not
steam but square rugged vessel
The three South American Republics Of New
Grenada, Peru, and Ecuador were at peace at the
last dates
Col. Grandin, clerk in the Treasury Depart
ment left town on the 26th instan with dispatches
for old Rough and Ready.
A william in New Haven just escaped coat Of tai
and feathers, some days ago, for maltreating and
nearly starving an orphan child three years Old
The cry Of the orphan, &c 7
"A Remarkable Prediction. In the mis-
cellaneous work of Thomas Brown, printed
in London in 1913, the following remarka-
BILE prophecy will be found, made two hun
bred years since.
When New England will excite trouble
in New Spain.
When Jamaica will govern the Islands and
Terra Firma.
When Spain will seek an ASYLUM in Ameri-
ca.
When Mexico will become another Ma
drid.
When the Ships Of Mahomet will cover
the Baltic Sea.
When the turks will possess tleports Of the
Baltic.
When Africa will no longer send her
blacks to people America.
When New Batavia will hold Old Batavia
(Holland) in contempt.
When new tribes of Tartars viii oyerturn
China.
When America will no more lavish her
treasures upon strangers, but employ them
for her own use.
When the New World will carry war in
to the Old.
When she will traffic with her former
master as her equal.
Then will mighty things take place which
few men will forsee.
@ The Chinese crew Of the junk Key
ing came on shore for the first time on the
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CT I Y A F F A | R s

FoR THE ARMY.-One of our city contrac-
tors was putting up this morning on 9th street,
for Gen. Scouts column, 500 sets Of mule har-
ness and saddles.
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Whether the President himself will Tor not)
wash his character clear Of SO foul piece OF
duplicily with The Rev. Messrs. McElroy and
Rey as the Rev. Mr.. McCalla has charged upon
him time will tell. ARIEL.
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The SPIES AFFAIR.-We learn that the
President Of Georgetown College, Mr.. Mule
day. has had conversation with Mr.. Polk
respecting Mr.. McCalla's letter, and that Mr..
Polk denies ever having told Mr.. McCalla thai
he had sent Messrs. McElroy and Rey TO
Mexico as spies. We shall see whether Mr..
McCalla will eat his words. His brother is
Mr.. Folks Second Auditor.
FATHERS REY AND McELROY, AND
THE PRESIDENT.
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OF yen not rave enouSn 10 give We va
cent funeral, nm. ~. NJ
mike, hold your tongue, 60 across to
Morgan's and get me the handsomest en-
velope you can find.' t
sAn ant handsome invalid, sur?'
Envelope, you numskuli-a delicious,
delicate covering for rose-scented avow-
al ofmy ardent passon for the adorable Miss
Browne
'Whisht, be aisy now--don't make me
commit nurture! What was the last word
that laped out OF yer dirty mouth!
"Put down the poker, Mike, or III call
for assistance. l spoke of Miss BrowRe
who lives in the house witha garden before
it, just hack Of"
"a house wild gar,lin Oh we blood
thirsty wolf, I'll strangle ye! You've goi
but two minutes by the clock to live!"
"But Mike, moment--how do you
spell her manner"
"Spill her name, will. Be. b--arr--o,.
o--double-you, WIN, -Brownp'
"Mike, knew il wasa mistake-the la.
dy to whom am slave is named Browne
also, but it's Brown with an se.'
aBrown with an Q, thin she's Brownp
ssNo, no, she's very aristocratic, and al
the Brown aristocracy attach the vowe
mentioned to the end Of their names'
i "Forgive me, Misther Grotius; Pll &c
! the invilopes in jiffey, and l'll take the tw'
j, letters and put 'em under the sill ov Il
i door, for fare ov ACCIDENT