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The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-05-25
MExucAs WEAPONS Az MODE or WAR

MEXICAN WEAPONS Az MODE or WAR
FARE A letter writer says:
The Californians have, as one of their
weapons, a very thin and beautifully made
spear, kept as sharp as a raz r, and attach
ed to long pole of about five feet. They
have, latterly, done all their fighting with
il. And it is 10y means of these weapons
that they have had such success. Our ar
my not being able to obtain good horses,
could not keep clear of them. They
would make their Arab-iike charges iiom
behind and before one Of our riders was
able to turn his horse to face his foe, he
would find himself horribly cut, or trans
fixed with one of their spears ; and the
Californians, well knowing where there
great advantage lay, never made an attack
unless they came behind. Thus 1t was
with General Kearney's Dragons, who
were mounted on worn out mules, which
at the best is only the caricature of a drag
Don. Besides, they had but small body
of men, it being the advance guard, op-
posed to about 600 well mounted men.
(they having for long time reserved all
their best horses and kept them IN good
order, for the purpose Of having this great
advantage over our dragoons.) The dra-
goons had great many difficulties to con-
tend with. Their swords would not cut
through the enemies clothes for they had
been cutting wood, all the way across The
Continent their guns would not go OF,
from the wet. Besides. their jaded and
worn out bodies were in no plight for hgh'-
ing and it is no wonder that the advance
was worsted until the main body came up
7 trust the last battle will keep things qui-
Fl for the future in this part OF the couh-
try.'
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-05-25

LUMBERiNG BUSINESS ~ ELMIRA.-The
amount Of numbering business done in the
numbering line in this village is probably
known TO but comparatively few of our own
citizens. We are informed that there are
now upon the banks of the canal waiting for
shipment over six million feet Of lumber val
ued at seven hundred Thousand dol
lars. There is owe. a million feet between
This village and Fairport. belonging 10 lum-
5ermen in Elmira. Besides this there is an
amount already contracted for equal TO thai
on hand not yet delivered. This together
with what will be contracted for and delivered
in Elmira Tor our lumbermen between the
present time and the close Of navigation vii
make an amount of not less than eighteet
millions of feet of lumber. valued at nearl,
S2,000.0O0. What other village in the Srar,
Of New York with the population of Elmiri
can exhibit an equal in any one branch OF bust
ness !-lRepubIican.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-05-25

HAsIr Cure FOR 4 FoUSDERED HoRsE,
As soon as you find your horse is foundered
bleed him in the neck in proportion to the
greatness OF tie founder. In extreme cases
you may bleed him as long as he can stand
up. Then draw his head up as common in
dreanching. aud with spoon put far back
on his tongue strong salt, until YOU get him
10 swallow one pint. Be careful not to let
him drink too mnch.-Then annoint round
the edges Of the hoofs with spirits of tur-
pentine, aud your horse win be well in one
hour.
a founder perVades every part Of the sys-
tom ofa horse. The ffeam arrests il from
he hood. the salr arrests it from his siom-
ach and bowels; and the spirit of rurpentins
arrests it from the feet and limbs.
once rode hired horse ninety-nine
miles in two days, returning home al night
the second day; and his owner would not
have known that he had been foundered if
had not told him, aud his founder was one
OF the deepest kind.
one, in c travel Of seven hundred miles.
foundered my horse three fines, and do not
think that my journey was retarded more
Than one day by the misfortune. having in all
cases observed aud practced the ahnve pre-
scriprion. ] nave known Il Ioundered horse
turned in at night on green feed; in the
pursed by the green iced. All founders
must be attended to Immediately - ). w.
Farmer.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-05-25
For the Galaxy.
RUNS DOlNGS.

Ma. EDIToR:-
Can you inform the public, who are the
men in your village, who are licensed 10 sell
spirituous liquors, whether they can be relied
upon as conscientious men, who will adhere
TO the spirit Of their license, and prudent men
who look well TO see what range they give TO
the monster, which is entrusted TO their keep
ng-and whether there are men among you
who are selling, contrary 10 law, without IL
cense.
You will sec why make these inquiries,
when have related the following facts. (which
occurred on Thursday Of last weak.
My residence is within few miles OF Mid
dlebury, on one ofthe public roads leading
thilher-In the forenoon of Thursday, MIR.
-, passed my house. driving a double
team, and TO all appearances possessed OF all
his usual health and powers OF mind and body
-1uring the afternoon OF the same day,
was alarmed in noticing the same team com
ing by, driven by a different individual, and
Mis-, lying at iull length in the bottom
of the Wagon. with face upturned TO the bur
ming sum feared he had been seriously In
iured. perhaps killed, but upon inquiry found
that he had been "high," as it was expressed
but was now laid low, in short, that he was
dead drunk, and that friendly citizen. living
by the way, discovering his helpless and GAN
gerous situation, as he passed, had taken up
The fallen reins, and was guiding the horses
homeward and bearing 10 his family, the dis,
gushing spectacle. at the distressing reality oil
dead drunk-mdn,
TWAS iho't by this individual, that the de-
luded man had with him in his wagon, a
gallon OF the same poison with which he had
been so shamefuly abusing The body, mind
and soul. which his Maker had given him and
for the use of which He will one day call him
to solemn account. -,
Comments is unnecessary. | will only Cd
serve. Lei the friends Of humanity in MIDDLE
bury see to il, that there docs not issue IRON
their village. stream of moral poison ana
pollution to desolate. aad dam the surrou j!
ding popu lalion, and LEI the men who sell IN
toxicating liquor as a beverage and thus m
citrate their fellow men and bringthem un1er
the curse of the Almighty, know that Tor
these things God will bring them into Judge,
ment, even though they may escape the de-
lection and deserved rcprobation oil their iel-
low citizens.
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A TRAITOR.

The St. Louis Republican gives the fol
lowing. from a correspondent at Santa Fe-
who does not profess. however. TO have per
sonal knowledge of the matter:
Ii is said thai an American, who was well
known in Santa Fee, fought hard against the
Americans, and with his very good rife Kill
led most OF those who fell DEAD. When the
iorlress was taken he endeavored TO make
his escape, but the traitor Tell with thirty odd
balls through him. One hundred must have
fired upon him simultaneously. so great was
their Indignation against him. The writer
says he has forgotten the name Of the mis-
creanL
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-05-25
FINE TINES FOR ELDERLY GIRLS

1t is recorded, that by an ancient act oil the
GOOD old Scottish Parliament, passed in the
reign of Margaret in the year about l2oS. II
was
"Ordera, that during ye reign o: her
mayst blessit majestic. Ilka maiden ladee' oil
hath high and low es!aIt snail nae .loerly 70
speak to ye man she likes Gil he ruluses
in Tire sum ofan hundred pounds, or less, as
his estah may be, except and always. gift he
can make it appear that he is betrothet to
another woman, then he shall 60 free"
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-05-25

A New CARGO OF PAuPtEs.-The ship
Iluegenot, wheu arrived here TWO or ulree
days ago. brought over the handsome cargo
oil 2l4 paupers. A large Proporrion Of them
are confined at the Marine Hospital With the
ship fever. and another portion has been sent
10 the Aims House. They give most mel
ancholy account Of their passage, and they
report that seventeen of their number died on
the voyage and are hurried in the deep. They
we're all from Ireland, by the way Of LIVER
pool-N. y. PGTer.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-05-25
MISCELLANEOUS.
From the ChroDotype.
KEEP AT WORK.

From the Chronotype.
KEEP AT WORK.
Does mountain on you frown7
Keep at work:
8 You may undermine it yet:
If you stand and thump its base,
Sorry bruises you may get.
Keep at work.
Does Miss Fortunes face look sour?
Keep at work:
She may smile again some day;
If you pull your hair and fret,
Rest assured she'll have her way.
Keep at work.
Are you censured by your friends7
Keep at work:
Whether they are wrong or right,
May be you must 'bide your time,
If for victory you fight,
Keep at work.
II the Devil growls at you:
Keep at work:
That's the best way to resist;
If you hold an argument,
You may feel his iron fist.
Keep at work.
Are your talents vilifed7
Keep at work;
Greater men than you are hated;
il you're right, then go ahead
Grit will be appreciated.
Keep at work.
Everything is done by labor.
Keep at work,
If you would improve your station:
They have help from Providence
Who work out their own salvation.
Keep at work.
FRANKLIN.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-05-25

BY Insulting and endeavorius to supe,seue
him, the administration hoped mat zen
Taylor would resign and by witndrawinS
all his regular troops they hoped he would
retreat. But he would neither resign nor
retreat. II he had done either, he would
have been disgraced. Doing neither. he
may be President. The fowlersa are likely to
be caught in their own snares.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-05-25
THE VERMONT COMPANY.

We learn that over seventy men are Slrea-
DIV enrolled. Lieut.. Hopkins has enlisted -
al Rutland. IS have gone IRON Woodsiock'
II have been enlisted at Montpelier. by It.
Newman, &c.
The company is spoke Of as being fine
hardy set Of fellows.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-05-25

1t is estimated now, that mine tentis OF the
paupers supported by the Corporation of
New ork, are Foreigners, and only one
tenth Americans. Il is also estimated that
the Aims House expenses for the year 1916
will be about S3OOOO0; so that the city oi
New York has 10 spend annually S27U,Oco,
for the support The ohscourinc Of Europe.
Surely the Empire City deserves lis poeIieal
name.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-05-25

Carrera, the Chief OF Guatemala, ian Ind
an by birth) who has long welded the destl-
MES of this portion Of Central America mas
declared Independence called an assembly
the objecthO reuniie these scattering States.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-05-25
PREPARING WOOL FOR MARKET
BY JOHN BROWN.

The hest mode of preparing wool for mar
ket is as follows: First, before washing, re-
move carefully with the shears all locks con-
tanning cirt in hardened state. Then wet
the sheep IN every part, and let them stand
crowded together for an hour or two. They
should be taken on, of the water (wbeu frs,
put IN Tor "et'ingl 40 quickly as may be after
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-05-25

Warts on the udder tea's of cows may be
easily removed, simply by washing them IN Il
solution oil alum and water.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-17

navigation and continued supplies until the stock Of -four 10
computed at 900 barrels and although there have been
considerable purchases for delivery between January and
Way at 20 70. shippers do willing to give
50. Sales, however. making ~ - for pure Gem
50 le}; southern 80 s5k - 6st Rye honr 81 3
- 6a}. Corn meu ~ ~ for Brandywine Ohio - 49,
aken freely for shipment AZ a cents a,vancc--per
haps 600 bushels going bond sry New
Orleans IL rs cts mixed "a 10 Hat yellow
10 rs cts; round yellow 70 ~ cts ound white 30
(ienesee wheat 40 Wisconsin 10 mixed Ohio
1870 1874 cts; prime southern ll5 l30cts Nw,kern rye
81 50 cts. Barley 81 81 cts Canal oats 80 ~ cs
ootlern ~ IL Hay 54a 90 Western hops n
~ litt ttsaRt. if ~ ~
The favorable circumstances under which Strengthening
has been carried in the has Ind adverse nan
upon pork Prime has sold 80 Is. Mess, NOMINAL
Sl3 30. Bee is dull IS - @6 rs for prime &8 %
So IS for Ohio lard has declined "a sales
,fnew at Sask Rice is firm 50 Iel IS 62} cash.
Tobacco duff sales for export have been made at
former terms In wool but little nothing has been done
The stock market remains quite duh. with but little vnr
tiou in rates which closed TO-DAY al follows;
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CONMERCIAL.
Nxw Yoax. Dec. l5-wednesday, 4 D.

NEY YoRx. Dec. 5-Wcdnesiay. p. m.
At the date my last the Britannia announced and
her advices hand nextday. Their
what favorable temporarily, than any for
months previously, nasmuch that breadstuffs
frmer--showing in cases, small advance and hs
cotton market had far improved, to produce ad
vance in the raw material ofb 3D., which onl,
checked by the arrival of the Cambria, hence November
with accounts OF large CROP In the manufacturing dis
tricts, there active purchases by ship
pers continental markets. and many mills Ind resumed
work The money market in degree more easy
result brought about, apparently. by the fictitious
of exchanges in regard to all places with which
ted States From all quarters the precious metals were
flowing into London and including E522 900 in gold ar
rived Huh from ST Peersburgh Of the Russian
government. fl 500 900 had been received within
short time. AT the ne amount OF bills,
draw from the colonies we'll from the United State,
anxiety prevailed the effect of those returned upon The
colonies 1t partly in view this latter of anx-
ETY. that the government had the 18th October permit
ted the bank extend its loans violation of the bank
charter permission OF which it the bank wa.
too wary avail itself the of the meeting of Par
Lament and although it advertised to loan per cent
minimum for IS days the demand that appears
have been greater than the Influx of specie enabled
meet, without overstepPing the restrictions imposed b,
its charter. The leading features appear have been
folows:
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-17

CORRESPONDENT from the city OF New York cheered us
last night with the prospect OF reunion OF the de-
nocracy in that State But the proceedings OF tina
legislative caucus, on Monday night throw new diff
culties in the way We touch this matter with reuc-
lance We notice it, not because it relates to the internal
divisions in New York but because the ground taken
by the majority of that caucus calculated if it sprea
in the north 10 affect the union and success OF the whole
republican party An address and resolutions were re-
ported the adjourned from the committee pre-
Nousy appointed prepare them They approve OF the
war, and pledge themselves to support it. They approve
Of Mr. Folks administration. But, unfortunately, they
sanction the Wimot Proviso They
Rsoirc That all impdtalons upon the democracy this
Sate from what quarter they may, its patriotic
ries free, bald inventions of open adyersares
foes regard such extension derogatoy 10
the principles natural justice, subversve of the rights
and of the free Iaborng classes OF all the States
at war with the policy established by the fathers of
republic in the ordinance 1884, for the government of the
Northwestern territory &c, &C.
This determination to make the Wilmot Provlso an
Issue for the party and article of lie creed immediate
iy divided the 1t opposed by that portion OF
the caucus which is vugary called Hunkers 1t gave
fse to fiery debate, in the OF which Mr. Young
declared There is party here tina, is favor OF the
propagation OF slavery. Let them follow their princi.
pies Let them have their address Let not the majority
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From our Balumor. Correspondent.

BALTIMORE, December l6--5 p. m.
The Philadelphia papers have the following important
despatch from Cincinnati dated o'clock last evening
The waters OF the Ohio have sweled the highest
point attained during the great food of 1882 and the lower
part Of ctyis entirely Inundated At least five thousand
antilles havo been rendered houscess by this disastrous
iood and great distress must ensuo In consequence.
he means for slievia,ine their destitute ooodision
The stores south OF Pearl flooded, and Broad
to endeavor give an idea ofthe distress existing among
is Business has been almost entirely suspended hafile
lumber in the city ahoat and boats have even been
The snow is eighteen inches deep. and moro is now fall
ng The telegraph between this city and Louisville has
been thrown out Of order by break near Dayton. y
The MARxErs.-In the Baltimore market, today, the in.
iemency Of the weather has operated against ondoor
mess Nothing doing in flour, and the market dull Hold
of Howard street brands asking 10 a. without a-
ng purchasersoers of % ls3 refused City nicrs ar.
skiing SO BIZ, bat find buyer-supply light Sales OF
orn meal, Pennsylvania Manufacture at 80 81; city d.
So go
Supply of wheat moderate-sales good prime reds ut
81 30 81 SO, and ordinary good at 81 ~ 81 50:
White do good to prime 81 36 to 81 49, Large receipts
and considerable sale 81 to IS for white aud
60 cts for yellow; IS AZ cts; rye 80 90 cts;
loverseed 81 Is n 81 so per bushel 4. tal8Y
Small sales mess pork are making at Sl3, time;
less do Sl5; prime $l2 Msssbeef Sl2; No. So 63ia
$40; prime IS Bacon in limited dem and Old shoulders
6i cts sides 81 and cts; citycured shoulders anil
DIES H. and hams 10 l0l Sales western ltrd ia kegs
and 81 to 9cts., and in barrels at the same rate W
Demand for whiskcy moderate, and sales small We qaos
It 27a 2sl cts. per gallon in hids. and bbls.
At New Yosk, this morning. the market for Hour was
eavy and prices in favor OF buyers Sales of Genesee
50 2J SO 81; southern do So 37a so g. and western
IS OsI SIS Isi psrbbI Jersey meal 81 Ala ~ So
aud city do So 81 rye four 81 81 to s. FOE fns. z. y
Wheat is held firmly. Genssce llO liz cents mixed
49, and red 25 Sales OF about Is corn
- 74cens ,r mixed, and rs cents Tor yellow ~
. - cents; rye SO cents. AZ fff~
Provisions unchanged; markets rather heavy groceries
Iul. Whskey 27i % cents. > PA E ~. 4
Cotton firm last qaossd Prices rather in favor Of buy
RS sales of some 40 bales. Wa. si.t aFfal. n
Al Philadelphia this morning the -four market stea
y--receipts small Pennsylvania brands sold nominally
~ 81, though less would be taken. Rye -four IS ~
30 81 corn meal, 90 g.
Provisions unchangedArnolssscs steadysales Of New
orleans at 20 cents. Coffee unchanged.
The cotton market is firm, though sales small.
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Supreme Court OF the United states.
FRIDAY, Dec. II, 1917.

FRIDAY, Dec II, 1877.
Present, as yesterday.
No l76. Lawson F. Henderson, plaintiff in error,
Lemue Mathews. In error to the Circuit Court OF the
United States for Mississippi
On the motion of General Howard of counsel for the
defendant in error, this writ of error was docketed and
dismissed with costs
No. III. M. Mathson ct al, plaintiffs in error, Us.
the Mobile Branch Bank. In error to the Supreme
Court of Alabama,
On the motion of Mr. Inge, OF counsel for the defen-
dant in error this writ of was docketed and dis
missed with costs.
No. 1866 j. w Nesmith ct al, plaintiffs, u.s. Thos c.
Sheldon ct af.-This submitted to the court
on the record and printed arguments by Mr. Root for the
plaintiffs and Mr. Hand for the defendants
No. 1l5. M. A, Van Ness, plaintiff in error, Us G. p
Van Ness, administrator of Jno p Van Ness The ar
gument of the motion to dismiss this writ OF error was
commenced by Mr.. Cox in support of the motion, and
continued by Nessrs. May and Brent in opposition
thereto
Adjourned till Monday, II o'clock a. M
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-17

DuTY OF THE CITIZEN TO HIS GOVERNMENT able
contemporary of the New Orleans Courier quotes the
following powerful passage from the learned work on
Ethics published in this city several years ago. and writ
ten by the justly celebrated DR.. Francis Leber. We
trust the North American will not call to account for
asking the attention OF the public TO this pointed and
powerful expression from the pen OF of the greatest of
living writers. PennsW vsnion.
Remember that il is your State, your nation, that de-
csres and fights out the war; this ministers
member that the honor aud history of your country
engaged that however conscientious be Your
tion, you may alter all that you oppose the
administration, without strengthening the enemy who has
unsbeafied his sword AGAINST kindred
who viii gladly defend his country Ifan oppo-
si.ion feels really and conscenousy convinced thai the
war is inexpedent let them follow the old Roman rule
treat after uicfoyp bat fight until then"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-17

NAvAL-rhc United States ship jamestown Commander
Mercer bearing the broad penn Of Commodore Bolton
sailed from Port Pfaya Oct. 9Th, for Monova and Lee.
ward coast.
TRoops MEuco-Embarked FOR Mexico, from Fort
Monro. Va the ith inst, board the bargue John g.
Coley, n company of yg MIA volunteers (5I strong,)
japt. A. Talbot commanding; W. A. Scott, LIST eulen-
A. IA. Peasants aud r.. r. Astrop, I'll Iieuienan
Also detachment of recruits for the Virginia regiment of
volunteers strong under the temporary command OF LIST
Lieutenant z. Pegram. OF the 1s regiment Virginia volun
ieers.--Norfolk Herald
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-17

1y- A Public Meeting OF the friends OF tho Bible
via be held next Monday evening, December Goth,
o'clock in the Foundry Church. of and l4 streets
brief statement will be made of the operations the
Bible Society Of this city during the portion of the current
now past.
brief accoun, viii be given by the agent the Society
Of the thorough exploration and supply of the city,
nearly completed.
Addresses may be expected 10y the Rev NJ Bannatyne Of
dis city, and the Rev Posa, general agent OF the Amer
lean Bible Society for the State OF Virginia.
An opportunity will be given all present to become
members of the Society. j. p. INGLE,
G.. A. DAVIS,
NJ. Ii. MILLER.
. Dec. 1T-2t Committee O Arm cnts
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-17

STEAMER WASHINGTON The Bremen agent of the Ocean
Steam Navigation Company declares, in reply to al
injurious reports the alleged ell success Of the
Gernan American line of steamers put in circulation by
.vden malice that the hrst trips of the Washington,
hogh attended by the unftvorabls circumstances
md extraordinary expenses still yield large profit
alter the deduction Of all outlaws the cost of insurance. and
a heavy per ceniegc ior the reserved fund.
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Commodore Dc Kay and secretary walker.

statement is going the rounds Of the wing press,
charging the Secretary OF the Treasury with conspiracy
in fact with Com. De Kay to deprive the unjust
~ of $4,000 to l 900 duties barisoa imported into
the United States in the Macedonian. Now, not one
pound of bar-iron thus imported Nor would the du
ties, even if they could have been collected, have
amounted to fractional part Of the named 1t
ballastron which the vssslof had right to land
and if Mr. Walker had attempted to exact the duties, it
would have been no less disgaceful to him. than
of reproach to the administration
So all the documents come from New York
which will be early next week, they will be published.
and nail that forgery, with other calumnies, TO the
counter
INDIANA.-The legislature met at Indianapolis on the
9Th instant The lieutenant governor democrat pre-
sides over the senate and M A. Porter esq whig has
been chosen snaaker Of the holisn