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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-30
Nh. PoLKs FRIEND, SANTA ANNA,

The American public have daily cause to admire the fore
sight and sagacity which induced Mr. Polk to hermit SAINT,
Anna 70 return Mexico 10 be sure IL youd have ocrn,
red TO ordinary minds, that WHO would bargain for
return to his country in order that he nigh, be able to
bctray il, much TO be trusted But Mr Poks i mi,
an ordinary mind and the result Of his negotiation with
Santa Anna proves, beyond perddvenura that was the
most extraordinary piece Of diplomatic tina, the world has
ever been called 10 admire. Look Saua Annas last
proclamation. Defeated in series Of bloody engagements
aud driven from his capital observe what ud peaceful
sentiments he breathes admire how exactly all MI Poks
ancpliions have been realized and the policy permit
ting santa Annas return amply indicated Take the follow
ing sentence az evidence Of Annas friendship for this
country and desire for peace t.
americans You viii find me- as ever leading IN your
defence, striving TO free you from heavy yoke ard PIE
your affairs from Infamous violation and your daughters
and your wives from the extremity OF insult The enemy
raises the sword 10 wound your noble fronts you draw il
likewise TO chaslse the pride Of the invader"
How Mr. Folks eyes must be yeted these peace full sem
tnents thus gently expressed and how chuke in bis
Inmost soul when he reflects that Santa Anna his power
10 hold this language, his prudence 70 his saglcy and
foresight Petersburg Va.) LateHgencer.
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COLUMBIAN COLLEGE.

ms institution OF learning organized, believe in
1871 and commenced its abo under the fatteng pros
poets II was crowded with students from almost every
section OF the country and the College was going
w. when was discovered that involved in an amount
OF debt that rendered necessary cura its means of
fune which Of course had the effect to diminish the number
Of It's Students and that such an extent is surprising
tha' Inc college was not forthwith closed and entirely aban-
doned The College, however, has continued TO struggle
along under the heavy burden of debt with which il was in
numbered, and has at last by prudent and economical
management OF Its resources, recently succeeded in relieving
itself from all pecunia liability No sooner had the shaces
Of debt been stricken off than began to revive and il now
bids fair to realize all the hopes its founders and early friends
During the last college year. the students ncudng the pre-
paraoy Department. numbered sISETr-RoUR and the ses-
SION winch Is just commencing promises to be least equally
not more successful The necessary expenses Of board
ing student exclusive Of books and stationery do not exceed
at the highest price Of board $3.50 per annum, may be
reduced at the option Of student annu The
professors gentlemen the highest literary and scientific
auanmens and uneming in their efforts cultivate
anu adorn the minds of the youth committed their charge
ne course OF studies pursued constitutes thorough sys
tenn OF educaion and the discipline and government similar
that of Harvard and Yale.
The College elgibly situated one Of the heights inn
nedlaey north Of Washington and just without its limits
country and especially of the city and the majestic Potomac
river The situation is perfectly healthy.
we know OF no College that holds greater advantages
Tor acquiring useful classical education, and particularly
which IS OF the first importance every citizen Of free
Republic.
The College is within half hours walk of the Capitol
where the students have an opportunity of hearing the
mens in the Supreme Court of United and the de-
bates in Congress They witness the whole machinery of
the Government in motion in the various public Departments
and by almost daily observation may become familiar with the
characters and Of the leading and distinguished
statesmen and jurists of the country.
We are satisfied that welconduced College contiguous
to the metropolis of the country, which holds many
rare advantages to the young apans after knowledge must
flourish and therefore look for brilliant success in the flu
ture career of the Columbian Colege-Sa. Euen. Ne,os
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-30
SHOCKING MURDER At sHARPsBURG, (Kr.

We give below The particulars OF horrid affair At Snaps
burg bah county, kentucky, have heard them On
MONDAY last Mr. j. g. Robinson principal teacher Of the
Academy a thai place, felt compelled in quence Of
reeious disregard OF The laws Of his school, coupled with
insulting language when feproyed for H. TO expe from the
school sou Of ID W. z Asbby, sixteen seventeen years
OLD Young Ab5y revenge and calling on one Of hi
comrades young mu named Crouch, aid him. procured
aong-aded khi" tor the On Tuesday afternoon
whle hobnson W." Docking hs &c. ooroom door, he set
upon Ivy Asby aud Couch, and defended himself well
he could vi a u,t he saw his opportunity and
seized s,one wan witch he lclcd Crouch Crouch regain
81 hs ec and Jointly with Ashby closed Robinson, when
tue latter received houibe with the knife in the night
part o. the Stomach aad staggered named Christian
heard of the difficulty aud ran ~ in tine 70 catch Robinson
IN his arms who exclaimed al dead man." aud instant
yeSpifed' lie guilty young Immediately made their
escape anu when our informant lcf, Wednesday after
ho,n nc had heard Of no I'll IT'S being made 70 arrest them
HaysUiHe EagL
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-30

I n pursuance Of law, l. JAMES X ROIK President of
the United States OF America do hereby declare and make
known that public sale will be held the Land Office at
AUGUSTA, in the State of MISSISSIPPI commencing on
Monday, the 9TH day of February next disposal OF the
pub c lands within he aforementioned parts Of townships
TO wit
South Of The base line and ,cest Of The principal meridian
Sections one, two eleven, twelve twenty three twenty
four, Twenty-Five tweny-sx thryhve, and thirysix, in
township six, of range five.
Sections twentynine, thirty thirty one thirtytwo, and
thirty three, in township seven, Of range twelve.
Fractional section thryone, township nine, and frac-
tional sections four, hive, aud township OF range
four situated on " Petit Bots" island.
Fractional sections seven twentynine,
thirty thirty three, and throu in township nine, OF range
six and fractional sections twenty twenty three, tive y
four, twenty-five, twetysN and twenty township
nne of range seven, situated on Horn Island"
Fractional sections six eight and seventeen town
ship eight OF cgh fractional section thirty -four, in
township seven, aud fractional sons one, three and
twelve in township eight OF range nnc situated on Deer
Island.
Lands appropriated by law Tor the use Of Schools lary
other purposes, will be ex u,ed from the sale.
The offering of the lands will be commenced the day APP
pointed, and proceed in the order which they adj
versed with all convenient Dispatch until the whole shall
have offered aud the thus closed But the sale shall
be kept open longer than eks and private entry
of any OF the lands will be admitted until after the expiration
Of the two weeks.
Given under my band At the city Of Washington this TWEEN
tythrd day Of October Auno Domin thousand eight
hundred and forty-seven.
BY the President JAMES X. POLK.
RIcHknD NJ YouNG
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-30

The Richmond EoJuiter notices The interesting circum
stance = ue ciNrf.un u wood coal ( may he said
under the eye OF an observer ia The excavations, time
Shce' on Council Chamber hi large piece Of wood, IN
'e " u'cy was dog up j very soft, yet the bark
and textures and ue p,rinls 81 worms we're entirely dis
,Inc' y was presented q The Medical college, and while
yhg upon t'e liable The cabinet Of that institution, has
been converted 10y ua process into coal Il gradually
became haid uny"iog, and brittle, having Structure"
and iustre like that O coal The Epure saws il cannot
be easily distinguished from tile ordinary coal Of mines,
and Turns WITH flame brilliant like the famous cnnne coal
This - indeed an interesting fact for The Times.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-30

A LADY. who has had much experience IN Teaching,
wishes obtain situation teacher in family, or WIZ
charge OF small school The will be moderate
and she will engage teach the English branches also music
and the ucnents of the French language " required the
satisfactory references be given
=. 81 : immediate attention 2i--f2m
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-30

Thus you will perceive that through the nstrumentay of
the expedition fitted for the relief Of the sufferers SO
souls have been rescued from inevitable DEATH and at least
two Others making in all 40 and relief has been afforded TO
the whole number ID persons Yet has not been effected
without great suengs and hardshps by the men employed
in this arduous duty Mr. Reed has suffered much himself
from frost and over-exeon, having carried one Of his child
the SHOWS on his back.
As shall be obliged to return again the fort" will
forward TO you, Immediately the arrival Of the party now
out the result OF their labors.
In haste, must conclude, very respectfully,
5. +. WOODWORTH,
Passed Midshipman U. y. Navy,
Commanding Expedition to the California Mountains.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-30
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

Passed Wdshipman y. ,. Navy,
Commanding Expedition to the California Mountains
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-30
NOTICE TO pRE.EMpTIoN CLAIMANTS.

Every entitled to the fpreempion any
within The limits the townships and parts OF above
required to establish the 10 the satisfaction
Of The Register Receiver OF the proper Land Office and
m ke paymen nj therefor practicable after seeing s
notice aud before the day appointed for the Of
the public sale Of the lands embracing the claimed other
wise such claim will be forfeited
RICHARD NJ YOUNG,
Commissioner Of the General Iaud Office.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-30

LAW PARTNERSHIP.
ynN 4, ppINCE.

rINHE undersigned will practice law IN partnership IN the
several Courts of the counties OF Marengo Snnier ana
Greene and in the Supreme Court Of the State oee st De-
mopolis, Alabsma. r. ,; nnyN,,Y
aug lily ~. ~ I'hNoD'
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-30
NOTICE no pRE.EMprInN CLAIMANTS.

NOTICE TO pRE-EMPTIoN CLAIMANTS
Every person entitled to The right Of prescription to any
lands within the tracts abov required to estab-
sh the same TO the satisfaction Of the Register and Receiver
and make payment therefor practicable aer seeing
THE notice. and before the day appointed Tor the commence
OF The sale Of the lands embracing the tract claimed
otherwise such claim vii be forfeited
RICHARD NJ. YOUNG,
Commissioner the General Land Oibce.
oct 3O-iawl3w
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1847-12-30
HEALTH! HEALTH!
Dr.. w GODS
and Wild Cherry Ritter,

rINllE following voluntary tcslimonial was given to
4 the Agent, MIR NJ. WIRES at Cambridge Vt and
speaks volumes in favor of this medicine
CAMBRIDer, VI. Sept 1st 1877
MIR Nj. Wircs-Dcar Sr Having been a great sui.
erer from that torture of the human race Dyspepsia
and having at last found relief, feel DESTROYS that
others suffering,-and there are thousands-should
know the means by which was cured Until about
year since, ! had suffered much from Heartburn
Ileadach and Dizziness, much that was con-
fined to my house most of the time. The food which
which ! ate distressed me- and in fact, life became ais
most burden. | was totally unable to attend to the
slightest duties required of me, great my de-
bility. Having tried all remedies recommended and
advertised for the of my complaint, visited the
Springs, which highly recommended, and taken
the advice of Physicians without getting relief, gave
up all hopes of enjoying rood health again in
fact my physicians frankly told me that they could do
nothing for me At this time my sufFerings were -ety
great; all hopes of being made comfortable had
fled, and gave myself up to suffer. Accidentally nv
looking over newspaper noticed an advertisement
of DIR. Woods Sarsaparilla and Wild Cherry Bters,
and on reading it thought that might probably ob
tain relief, not thinking cure of my case was
possible and n last hope | procured bottle from
your store and commenced taking it, and to my great
JOY at once found relief Being encouraged by its
wonderful effects, was induced TO continue its
After taking bottle able to be out and attend
TO the duties required of me, and feeling much better
than | had for months, years, was now sat
sfed that had last found remedy for my disease.
and felt assured that by continuing its should be
cured. And such has proved to be the case have
now taken only bottles and can say those sui.
ferng from this disease that | am entirely cured
keep bottle in my house, and when | feel the least
unpleasant symptom, dose of this excellent medicine
entirely removes it. | am of opinion that every
of Dyspepsia and its attandants be cured by the
of DIR. Woods Sarsaparia and Wild Cherry Bit
ters To those troubled with habitua Costivencss,
loss of appetite, sour stomach or headache would
earnestly recommend them to try it. Its astonishing
effects in my should induce every suffering
from this disease to give it trial. feel satisfied they
will never regret it. You at liberty to refer any
to me, and it will give me great pleasure to perso
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1847-12-30
SIX YEARS AGO

TNIIE Children began to cry for Sherman $ Lozen-
L. gcs. The noise not so loud at that time, but
it has kept increasing since, and now has become
great that the mouths of the little scarce
be stopped DR.. Sherman sympathises with the little
sufferers, and very much regrets that any OF them
should be disappointed. Knowing the vast benefit
which has been conferred upon the community by the
introduction of his iniallible
WORM 10 N G { S,
he has entered into arrangements for enlarging his
Mandatory, by means of which he thinks he viii be
able to supply the demand And the pains and
will be taken that these celebrated Lozenges be
made they have always been in order that those who
depend upon them, may not be disappointed in their
hopes. He knew when he commenced the manuac
ture of the FORM Lo=cnges that they would supesede
the of every other vermifuge, as the Lozenge is
pleasant to the taste speedy in its effects as we'll
certain, and the quantity required to effect perfect
cure IS very small These properties in connection with
placing them in the reach of the poorest man in the
land, has not only caused them take the place of
every other vermfuge offered, but also rendered
them popular to the community.
DIR. SlIerman's Cough LOZengcs,
continue to cure Coughs Colds Consumption Asth-
ma, shortness and difficulty of Breathing and other
diseases of the Lungs, with the facility they did
on their first introduction and the people have now
become persuaded by actual experience, that the
accession of slight Cold, they have only to step
either the Drs Office of his Agents, and obtain
! box of his Cough Lozenges, which very conve-
nent to carry in the pocket and to take few through
the day. BY pursuing this a is often eff
fected in 81 hours and the patient about his business
So great is the celebrity of the Lozengcs, that thou
sands of persons who have used them, and become
quaned with their effects, will never be without them
ShcrmanS Poor Mans Plaster
has cured more cases of rheumatism, Pain in the Back
Side and Chest, Lumbago and Weakness, than any
application that has been made. As the celebrity
of the Plaster has increased hundreds of unprncpled
rascals have attempted to counterfeit it, and palm it off
upon the community the genuine. II Beware of
deception. 81 Remember that the true and genuine
Plaster is spread upon reddish paper made expressly
for the purpose, and in every the signature of DR.
Sherman is printed upon the back of the Plaster and
the whole secured by Copy Right. None others
genuine. Therefore when you want real good Sher-
mans Poor Mans Plaster, call the Office Ice Mas
sau street, and you will not be disappointed.
" Sold in Brattleboro by DUrroN & CLARK; also
by one Agent in every town in New England. Price
for Lozenges, % cents box. Plasters, l25 and %
cents. eop1yl5
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1847-12-30

CO "Coudn't you get young pork, maan, 10 Nike
with your beans?" said old Roger, somewhat chi
cally as he sat at table one Sunday. "They told ne
it was young" said the landady. "Well, it madbe
So but gray hair is not juvenile feature, by by
means, in our latitude, maam," continued he, fshg
up gray hair about foot and half long with his
fork ale may have been young, but he must lave
lived very wicked life to be gray soon." Ashe
spoke, he looked along the table, and a slight EDO
ton was visible among the boarders; and the An
who sat opposite, with his mouth full of the ediks
with which he had been endeavoring TO smothel a
laugh, grew dark with the effort and then collapSl,
scattering dismay and crumbs amid the nicely PLACID
folds of old Rogers shirt ffills.-POst.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1847-12-30

Be active--be nctive-fnd something to do,
In digging a clam bank, or tapping shoe
Don't stop at the corners to drag out the day;
Be active, be active, and work while you may
IT'S foolish to falter or lag in the street,
Or walk as if chain-shot were bound to your feet
BE active, be active, and do what you can;
IT'S industry only that maketh the man.
IT'S industry makes you, remember; be wise,
From sloh and from stupor awake and arise
You'll live and be happy, and never complain
OF the blues or the dumps, or dull, heavy brain.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1847-12-30

To obtain Heights i0hich cannot be Measured like
any two rods of unequal length, place the shorFod
at any convenient distance from the building bnd
the long rod at such distance from it, that lo&ing
over the short rod the top of the building thtop
of the long rod shall cut that sight Then SO, as
the distance between the rods is to the height 4 the
long rod over the short one, is the distance d the
long rod from the building the height of the fuld-
ing, TO which result add the short rod, and you live
the height of the building.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1847-12-30

lNJURIEs.-Ifa bee stngs you, will you go to be
hive and destroy it? Would not thousand cde
upon you? ifyou receive trfiing injury, do no 10
about the streets proclaiming il, and be anxiou4o
avenge it. Let it drop 1t is wisdom to say lille
respecting the injuries you have received.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1847-12-30

Apples, PototoeS Dry apple, oats, Rye Corn, Barley
Beans and most kinds Of Country Produce taken in
exchange for Goods, by
Nov 3D. j. w. FROST
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1847-12-30
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING, BY
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Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1847-12-30

Love, and love only is the boon for love- atd if
the affection of the wife, does not lead her to love
the household duties which the comfort of her
husband depends how vain to suppose that stiPu-'
lated sum of money will from stranger that
care and attention which she finds burden too
wearisome TO endure.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1847-12-30

Money may purchase the labor of the hands, but
the heart service which makes labor light-which a.
lone ensures order and harmony, and comfort in the
little world of home-what is the equivalent of this
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1847-12-30

OF USEFUL AND ENTERTAINING KOWLEDGE.
Edited by RoBERT CHAMBERS, Author of Encyclopedia
of English Literature"
With Elegant WuStrdtire Engrarings. Price % cents
Dcr No.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-07-14

n steamship Sguttoar from Charleston has Walsh
lady, children aud servant Mrs Nashburn, Mrs Bull
Mrs Hayward, Miss Hayward Miss Simons, Mrs a
Wells. Mrs II Grant. Edward W Marshall, lady aud =
children. Johnson, johnson. W ; johnson. Miller,
capt David Duobsr WIN Dunbar. Mrs. Carr, Mrs Vance.
Miss Asin Mrs n Gawdy Miss NJ Burren, Miss Csihc'
rne froth. Mrs NsnderhouI Miss Nauderhout Mrs Da'
vie. Mss Davis, Mas T. Rice. Misses Wates, Miss a
buter Chas Das aud family. Charlcs Morgan and lady
Mcssrs Edmund Ruck, I Ferguson, Masters John aud
Nsnderhout Murdoch. Judge Bronson, lady and
daughters General Hernandez, g Taylor and child w
Stevenson. G HsnNhsn, Thomss II John. T. w Sea
brook X c Seshrook. Nj Moody. VIM Laird. Gordon
4 q Lewis. ID T. Hull koulsin. J A Grant Oh Crensu
r N Jennings II Fusbendcn, Wells II Edwards, Ii
Scrsntoa Alex Christie Edward Lsmbdiu. Geo Froth
& Gill John Adams. 4 swift WIN Wallace, Clancy
Schaarr. 2 Jeocks Capt Roland, Juo ingegsol Lieut.
Harrison. L : n Wm O'Dusool } Bradley, John
fay Isaac Sawio : A Olds. Edward SILL Meyer Nj
Riley Thomss Wilson A Woodbury., J Bowen, Judge
Duukin Thos Gatcs-.6 In stccrsge
IA briR Ysbse from s1alaclicoia-Miss Eliza Warwick
Me- Arcny snd child. Mr Fling lady and ch4d Messr'
6enueit Rsocock Crow Roberts, Mullie Dsyis DoWner
sud Nusscy
n brig CHsga from Nsr Orleaas-Mss { smith
Mrs Mcdonald and ohit. nghsm-3 IN steer age
n oris Dtiros, fr0w s. Marks-C Nash, A luiue
ami SIR Ryan.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-07-14
MARINE JOURNAL.
PokT oF NEWYoRE


AkKlN kB.
steamship SouiherDer Berry 80 hoars I'm Charleston
lndse. 10 Spoa0rd Nleston a Co.
ship HOrsuo, (before reP0rtod) Croker. I'm Canton
March ls. Len ship Vancouver, Fuller, for Boston -
NAV lat >, ~ Ion 43 so spoke bark Douglass Sumner
tn Cslcutts tor Antwerp ~ os out 9ih lnst lat ~ Ion
10 - Br brig Amethyst I'm Halifax for - JSzo l0ih
lst q 10 lon o. - ship Ssbstas Of Pittsou I'm NOrcans
for Genoa ~ ds our day brig Alert I'm Boston for
Port au Prince days out ship Sea Witch, hence Tor
Canton was reported having passed Aujcr March ,
Bark Pilgrim Williams ls ds I'm Apslacbico.s, cotton,
to ID HUr.but s Co.
Brig Tybcc Mccormick II Is in Apslsoaeols' Gotten
go master.
Hamburg brig Hover. Johanussn. 40 ds I'm Hamburg
lntse % fsber 4 Bierwiih % passengers
Brig Detroit Ward IS Is ian Il Msrks, cotton and d.
bscc5. 70 master 5ih inst o. Cape FLORIDA spoke ship
Work OF Roston frofa New Orleans for lonsoa same
day boarded schr Palmyra from New Orleans Tor Ne"
Ids Caypss Mitchell Is ds I'm New Orleans, Ind'e TO
master.
pfo I.nelro roa.C. 90 rnasttr. Saied ia with brig
,iarhog Cor Philadelphia. on inst ~ 81 81 lon o. TO-
s,skr brir ~ xsf6 itn Alexandra Tor bsr-aao,s
fscbr Cont Bonuey Do IS I'm New Orcans. corn L. J
s :, Greess Glebrist 10 ds I'm NeN Orleans pork
seSr Ds gh.n sslvsr days from Newborn. nc, naval
s.or,s 90 81 pisft
scAr Lyncbbsrs. smack, IS fan Richmond nl'e
scbr srli~ni smith ds I'm Norfolk Goa, 10 master
MEMORANDA
The pscketship John Skiddy Cspt Luce VII san
ON Thursday nexl al " O'Clock NJ. for Liverpool