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COMMUNICATIONS.
TO- THE EDITORS.

PHILADELPHIA, 0cToBER 30, ls47.
GEsTIEMES Abhoring all controversy, more especially
with gentlemen whom highly respect as the Editors
that honest and IN general udicious and candid paper the
National lntelgence shall make further reply your
comments OF yesterday than by recapuaton Of the facts
at issue between us.
Your London correspondent has asserted that the exer-
ton Of European reetraders limited 'to the repeal OF
duties upon ratc Materials and that neither Sir Robert Peel
Lord John Russell had relaxed for an instant his
protection Of British Manuf actures."
ii. replied by citing the 10th of Victoria CHI XIII,
and O. by which all duties cotons, linens and woollens
repealed and those other manufactures in all but
few instances reduced to ten per cent
I'LL To this the Editors of the Inegence the part Of
their London correspondent, reoin by nquing hy if the
English tariff be mere one and not meant for
protection, "phy is this discrimination made }" Why does
England impose ten per cent the generality OF manu-
features and nothing upon coons linens, woolens, and
the materials whereof they made In other words,
why, England considers duties materials Gas who
now does not , most mpoltic, and those cottons,
linens, and woollens scarcely worthy the trouble and
expense of collecting, why should she any
duties at all, and not abstain from any, the most mode
rate, duties on other branches of manufacture This is
strange reasoning, particularly from gentlemen who their
case complain of Mr.. Walkers duties Of THIRTY per
cent too low, and being to protection all
Having stated what consider the issues between u.s.
leave to every candid and intelligent reader say which
side the right lies
And now word for Lord John Russell and Sir Robert
Peel, whom your London correspondent would ain exclude
from the list free-aders altogether If know any thing
Of those statesmen with confidence say that they
both Of them generally opposed to all duties except for
nue. and that they consider Gin nineteen twenty
all protection buyers for the sole benefit of sellers
the plumber of the many for the ennching of the fen.
No doubt many Ultra Tories in England, well Wings
in America, will denounce these doctrines foulest heresy
g flat burglary !" but that such, whether right wrong,
the opinions of Lord John Russell and Sir Robert Peel
possible to doubt Yours, respectfully,
A CONSTANT READER.
P. s. The question between your LONDON correspondent
and myself not that of free trade protection" but
simply "whether Sir X. Peel and Lord J. RUSSELL
,c their respective foo,crs, to be deemed friends d
The former or Of the latter policy? !.
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the case when wellconsructed railroad completed the
statements you have given and Mr. BREEsEs report
fully establish.
nat The means are adequate under proper management
nave hen the mesEs of executing this hercuean task and
we must not overlook the fact that this great result be
attained without subjecng the country dollar of
uon ana without any risk whatever the Government,
any call upon its treasury
see aoorer hockng to shores in thousands with
the hardy and robust settlers of the West and with su
gnees and the enterprise and energy possess there
be a doubt of our ability to construct the road
does seem to me, after on every side 10 be an en-
erprse faught with immense results and that we have not
only the means but the ability to undertake it, That can
be accomplished IN much less time than proposed and that
will rebound more to the honor of the nation and advance
our prosperity people, than any other that can be under
taken Under this belief shall always take great interest In
your undertaking. and most HEALTHY wish YOU every success
Very truly, your obedient servant and friend,
CHARLES WILKES
TO Asa WaIrSrx ESQ Nery Vol
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DEATH THE PuLPIT.-On Sunday evening, as the Rev.
Mr. TrPES the excellent chaplain Of the almhouse,
concluding his opening prayer the chapel Of the institution
during Divine service his voice ered and he suddenly fell
physician, with several Of his assistants being present the
congregation, Immediately rendered every assistance but
though partial consciousness returned by the Of
sal paralysis.
The deceased has been for twenty years successfully the
chaplain Of the almshousc officiating alternately Bellevue
and at Blackwels island His loss will be deeply felt
his ferven piety amabe manners, and truly catholic spirit
have always eneared him the inmates Of the
in whose service he has spent his abors and his life.
N. Y. Com ADJ.
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TO THE EDITORS.

INV YoHK, OCTOBER 80, IS47.
GESTLEaES herewith enclose copy Of letter address
ed to by Captain CHARLES WILKES Of our Navy rela-
tive my project for railroad from Lake Michigan to the
Pacific Capt WILKES having explored and surveyed the
coast Of Oregon and his experience and knowledge Of the
Pacific ocean, with its many islands, together with his highly
celebrated and scientific and practical knowledge will
doubt render his opinions subject of such magnitude
portant and interesting the public SHALL therefore, feel
myself under the greatest obligation if you will be pleased
give his letter place in your valuable columns.
Most respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. WHITNEY,
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SEARS c. WALKER.
aH.RyARn UsIvrnsrrr. Ger. %. Is

+" HARyARD UNIVERSITY Ger. &c, lS47.
Mr. DEAN Sin Since writing my letter of the I'D
the of Uranus, | have communication in the
London Times from Mr. Lasse giving the result of adj
dona and minute observations of the Lassel satellite
These confirm the distance of the satellite in my letter But
Mr. Lasse has deduced from them period of about
fourth Of the longer period given in my letter As Mr. Las
sell used nine observations and the eleven diagrams
used by do not to contradict Mr.. Lasses conclu
sions think his period the most probable The correspond
ing of Neptune equal that of Uranus that with
this than forty of the
bred and eighty seconds Of irregularities presented by Uranus
I" Yours, truly, b. PIERCE.
ssTo SEARs G.. WALKER, Esq"
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MI rs. w INDsOHs stHVUL FUK YOUNG la
wi DIES, Walnut Grange half mile from the Belts
Vile depot Of the Baltimore and Washington Railroad Access
ble three times day in half an hour from Washington and
in perfectly retired and healthy neighborhood.
The Winter session Of five months will commence on Mon
day, November lst
Circulsrs upon letter Sheet will be any de-
string hem upon application to Mrs II. S. Windsor, Belts
Vile, Prince Georges county Maryland.
oct 2--2aw4wdSc
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TO THE EDITORS.

CAMBRIDGE, (MAss.) OcroBER &c, ls47
Messrs. GALES & SEAToS Will you please find room in
your columns for further particulars respecting the of
Neptune contained in letter from Professor Pece Of this
date Yours, respectfully
SEARS C. WALKER
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The Duke Of Monmouth
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THE oAKLANDs SCHOOL, burlington, \. ;.

" WINES, frlncipai. L.
rINHE winter term will commence Monday, inc ~
of November. For terms and other information sip''
by letter otherwise, to the Principal oot y-eo'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-03-18
The Horrors of Famine.

The correspondent of the Cork Reporter, wri-
ting from Bantry says:
Having been informed that there was family
in great distress in the neighborhood of the
church, proceeded there, accompanied by the
Rev. Mr. freeman and DIR. Mccarthy. When
VIC raped at the door we received no answer,
and pushed in the door, when a sight presented
itself which would have terrified even the most
hardened The cabin was about ten feet square,
and the floor was strewel with filthy straw. On
table near the fireplace lay dead child, evil
IDENTIFY some time In that state, while under the
table lay the corpse OF another, and on the op-
poslte side, was an old man so debilltated that
he was not able to artculate his name. At the
further end lay the mother and three children,
two OF whom were breathing their las., while
the mother ard another child we're in such state
of fever, that nothing elfectual could be done for
their relief OF clothing they had not the least
vestige except few rugs; and the doctor as
sured me that before night the whole family
would have sunk beneath Their affiicton'.
Such was their awful condition that II. Law
icr, son of Mr.. Shea Lawlor, of Gurteenroe, tho
resident in the country, said, that he could
not nave believed that destitution had arrived at
such fearful pitch, had he not been convinced
ny ,he horriiy'ng examples then before him.
mothers bearing dead children in their arms
are everywhere to be seen, and those who follow
liem are oiten compelled to eat grass TO satisfy
the cravings OF the hunger that is gnawing their
vitas.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-03-18

THE THREE MILLION BILL.-The following
is the bill for the purchase Of peace with Mexico,
which passed on the last day of the session. Al
though its objects have not been officially an
nounced, it is sufficiently obvious that the design
is to tempt the Mexican government to make
peace, with cession Of territory, by liberal Of
fer of what the government and its members most
want-money.
An Act appropratng three millions of dollars,
to enable the President to conclude treaty of
peace and limits with Mexico.
BE II enucied by the Senate and House Of Rep
resentaiiUes OF the United STATES Of America, in
Congress assembled That whereas state of war
now exists between the United States and the
Republic of Mexico, which it is desirable should
be speedily terminated upon terms just and hon
orabe to both nations; and whereas assurances
have heretofore been given to the Government
of Mexico that it was the desire OF the President
to settle all questions between the two countries
on the most liberal and satisfactory temrs, accor-
ding to the rights of each and the mutual inter-
ests and security ofthe two countries and where
as the President may be able 20 Conclude a treaty
of peace Win tne Republic of Mexico prior TO
the :;ext session Of Congress, if means for the
object are at his disposal and whereas, in the
adjustment of SO many complicated questions as
now exists between the two countries, it may
possibly happen that an expenditure of money
will be called for by the stpualons OF any treaty
which may be entered into therefore the SUN of
Three Millions of Dollars be- and the same is
hereby appropriated, out of any money in the
Treasury not otherwise appropriated, 10 enable
the President to conclude treaty of peace, lin
its, and boundaries with the Republic of Mexico,
to be used by him in the event that said treaty,
when signed by the Authorized agents of the Two
Governments, and duly ratified by Mexico, shall
call for the expenditure Of the same, or any part
thereof; full and accurate accounts for whlcn
expenditure shall be by him transmitted to Con-
grcss at as early day as practicable.
JOHN w. DAVIS
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
G. NJ. DALLAS,
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
Approved March 3, l647.
JAMES X. POLK.
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Montpelier, March Is, 1S47.

O. On our first page we have given another
letter from the Dublin correspondent of the N.
E. Puritan on the state Of Ireland. He is Prot
estant Clergyman, dissenter fiom the Church of
England, and his prejudices (f any he he has)
are probably against both the English Govern
ment and the Catholics. Such man would not
be apt to overratc the sufierings of the Irish
people, or the efforts of the Government to re-
lieve them. We have no doubt that Ireland
needs all that the most vigorous efforts of the
British Government and the most liberal charity
of the world can do for her. The very fact that
the prime Minister Of government, powerful
and proud as that Of Great Britain, inpiies con-
tribulions, is in our judgment strong evidence of
the necessity of the case. This invitation Lord
John Russell has practically extended, and at the
same time we find Parliament devotng its first
labors to stringent measures for the relief of Ire
land. These facts, together with all the accounts,
leave no reasonable ground for doubling mo
justification for men to refuse to give of their a.
bundance to those who are perishing.
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yet call in vain, and are turned away upon the
plea OF an empty treasury. The uavigable wa
tiers of our mighty rivers, and the harbors Of our
ocean, lakes, are to be left unimproved, and prop
erty and life upon them left insecure, because all
our means are employed in the conquest OF for
eign lands, and other lakes and rivers. The
ploughshare and the pruning hook are to be turn
ed into the sword and spear, and our merchant
ships to be converted into men Of war. The peo-
pie are to be led aside from the avocations and
institutions Of civil and social life, to learn the
arts Of war and bloodshed and the integrity Of
the Union is to be put IN peril before the fell
spirit that lusteth after dominion and conquest
The country halts in its career of prosperity "to
look on blood and carnage" Dark and fearful
as IS the prospect before US in the prolonged du-
ration of this war, it is only aggravated and made
more revolving by the reflection, that we might
be saved from all this national dishonor, and from
all these threatened calamtles, by one just and
righteous act on the part Of those who, by the
judgment of Providence upon our beloved coun-
try, are permitted to hold its honor in their hands.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-03-18
REPRESENTATIVES,.

New York. Ohio.
STEPHEN STRONG, Frs. A. CUNNINGHAM,
w. w. WooDwORTH, JosEPH MoRRIs,
JOSEPH RUSSELL. ISAAC PARISH,
Pennsylvania. WILLIAM SAWYER,
JAMES THOMPSON, Henry ST. JOHN
RICHARD BRoADHEAp, Indiana.
JAMES BLACK, WIN. w. Wick,
JACOB ERDMAN, ROBERT ID. OWEN,
HENRY d. FOSTER, THos. / HpN1ry.
WIN. s. GARvIN, Illinois.
CHARLES J. INGERsoLL, ORLANpo r. F,oK1,N
Moses MCLEAN S. A. DouoI.es
New Jersey. koBERr SMITH
JOSEPH EDsALL. A. McCLIRN.pn
Michigan. Iowa.
john s. CHAPMAN. SHEPHERD LsrFtrp
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Majority for Williams,

The locos will save themselves by about 1000
Shy the skin OF their teeth" We are not dis
appointed; indeed, the fact that the state runs SO
near the wind on full vote is encouraging. A
little more such fighting as this will wipe out rad
icallsm.
Congress. Peaslee and Johnson llocos) are
elected In the two remaining districts there was
no choice-the Wings ahead
House. Radical locos 1872 all others lag, a
to be heard FROM,
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Relief OF Ireland and Scotland

NOTICE hereby given that the Relief Committee will
despatch ship Tor Ireland without delay in which a.
nations food and clothing he forwarded Tree of ejsh
Railroad and other expenses contributions 10
Messr' Minot and Hooper, 40 Inda Wharf, will be paid by
the COMMITTEE. -
Newspapers throughout New England requested to in
Se hls neee three mes and send their Bills IL any,
Por the Committee. JOSIAH quincy, Jr, Chairman.
Boston, March 8, l947, O9;3s
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NEW-HAMPSHIRE.

The contest was fierce and the Wing and Lo
cofoco vote full--the others a little behind. Ii
thus;
Williams, loco, 30,226
Colby, wing, 20,973
Berry, independent e,74-29,657
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Locofoco Senator's and Representatives from N,
Eree STATES irh0 noted nCninaL ihe UiL,nnt Prn
SENATOR'S.

Free States irho voted against The Wiimot Pro
viS0:
SENATORS.
DANIEL S. DICKINSON, of NY.
EDWARD A. HANNEGAN, of la.
JESSE ID. BRIGHT,
SIDNEY BREESE, Of illinois.
LEWIS CASS, Of Michigan.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-03-18
Betrayers of Freedom.

The following are the locofoco Senators from
the Free States who voted against Berrien's u
amendment
WILLIAM ALLEN, of Ohio,
CHARLES G. ATHERTON, of N. H.,
SIDNEY BREESE, of Illinois,
JESSE d. BRIGHT, of Indiana,
LEWIS CASS, Of Michigan,
DANIEL S. DICKINSON, of N. Y,
JOHN A. DIX, of N. Y,
JOHN FAIRFIELD, of Maine,
EDWARD A. HANNEGAN of Ia,
JOHN NJ. NILES, OF Connecticut,
DANIEL ST URGEON, Of Penn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-05-07
Particular Notice.

1MHE Commissioners of the Town having de-
tcrmined on grading and otherwise improving
the Burying Ground, Immediately adjoining the
Eplscopalians', have appointed the undersigned a
Committee for that purpose. NOTICE, therefore,
is hereby given to al persons having friends bu'
RED therein or otherwise interested IN the prenl
SEES to come forward Immediately and make ar
engagements with the Committee concerning bodies
that mey have been deposited in the Ground
otherwise. after the grading is made, particular
graves cannot be designated; and it will be I'M
possible to lay off the ground with any reference
to the promiscuous manner in which it has here
tofore been occupied.
1t is desirable to commence the grading as early
the 9th of February, and proposals are invited
for that purpose.
P. W. FANNiNG, Committee
Jan. %, l647'-[20-tf
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HE PROvERBIAL POLITENEsS OF STEMBoAT
CAPTAINS.-The following story, which we
find floating about, is Just the thing" in fact,
it isn't anything else.
captain, Justly celebrated for his urbani-
ty, was hailed from the shore, between Baton
Rouge and New Orleans, by an elderly female.
The boat was brought too, and the $Captain
with the agility of a squirrel, leaped on shore.
Captain" said she, as he obsequiously
bowed before her, "my daughter, sick in New
Orleans, has just sent up to me for dozen of
eggs and just thought l would call and re-
quest you to carry them down To- street. :"
Certainly, madam, certainly" replied the
Captain.
Captain said the good dame, " l put them
in this little basket on some cotton; but, as |
have only eleven, and the white hen is on the
nest laying the twelfth, would it be asking of
your too much to wait until it would be ready %
BY no means, madam, by no means" an
swered the obliging Captain and the lady re-
turned to the house to expedite the egg as
soon as it should see the light The Captain
sat .composedly on piece OF timber patiently
waiting until the white hen had completed her
iaOors' and the twelfth egg was handed him
by a servant
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VNtas0ble Shin gle Land
FOR SALE.

ANHE subscriber would inform the public that
he wishes to sell on accommodating terms, a
valuable tract of land, containing about 600 acres,
Inc Land is situated on Black River, about Ia
miles, by water, from Wilmington, and is well
covered with Cypress and Ash Timber. The
product OF the land can be brought to market at
all seasons as it is on Underwater, and Immediately
on tie bank of the river. For terms and further
particulars, apply to the subscriber at Long Creek
Bridge. John R. HAYES
April 9, ls47-[so-st*
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IsssDeCt0s. of .vuv0l St0ro.

nUGALD A. LAMONT would respec,fDn
~ inform the makers of Naval Stores thu. y
was appointed Inspector of these articles At w
last term of New Hanover County Court u, IN
would respectfully solicit from bis friends and ~
community generally, a share of their patrOo, ,us
He pledges himself that he will use the ntmss.
dispatch in the transaction of all business ent.Os
ted to his care. He would also say that he s,
always be ready to render the seller any assistance
the disposal of produce.
Wilmington, May Is, 1916 35.tf
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500 Reward.

RUNAWAY from the subscriber plantation
80 in Sampson county, in December last, his
negro man
e. "a ER D@M VA Ell KR q
Said negro is about feet 8 or inches high,
dark complicated He is probably lurking about
the lines of Sampson, DupIin and New Hanover
counties, in the neighborhood of Mr.. Bryant New.
kinks, where he had wife at the time the sub
scriber bought him.
The above reward of Twenty Dollars will be
gi en- for his delivery to the subscriber, in Samp-
county; and al additional reward of Forty
Dollars will be given for proof sufficient to convict
any white person Of harboring him.
CHAS. H. STEVENS.
Clinton, Sampson Co., April %, '47.-[32f
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@@GDGDMD@a

consisting in part of French, English and Ameri'
can Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings; Rich Silk
Velvet Vestings; Rich Tinselled Vestings; Rich
French Merino Vestings; Paris style fancy Cas-
simeres GA English Tweeds; shaded striped
French CIoaking; Black Watered Scarfs; fancy
JoinvilIe Scarts; Polka H'dkfs; fancy Neck Ties
Black Italian Cravats; Kid, Silk, and Merino
Gloves Merino and Cotton Shirts, Drawers, and
half H ose Gurnsey Shirts, Bosoms, Collars, Sus
penders. Caps, Umbrellas, &C.. &c.
He would respectfully call the attention of the
public to as extensive and fashionable stock Of
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95-!hPoRTANT DEC1s1oN.-It has been de-
clded N New York, by Assistant Vice Chan
cellor Robertson, that partner has no RIGHT
10 extra compensation for extra labor, unless
expressly stipulated for, and puts the costs Of
Inc SUIT between the parties on the partner
ship assets. P''''ilef-
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CE OTlE Z n G.

as can be found in the market. AS they were
manufactured under my own superintendent, and
every garment sell I warrent to give satisfaction
or it may be returned and the money refunded. l
consider that good business can only be estab-
lshed by giving all satisfaction, which am deter
mined to do If you favor with call l will
thank you whether you purchase or not..at my old
stand on Market street.
The above Goods will be sold lower than have
ever been offered before for cash. or on time to
punctual customers. CHAS. BARR.
Oct. Odd, 1916.
N. b shall in future settle my business ev-
cry six months: say, the lst of January and the
list of July, and will expect punctuality in pay
ments. | will also make deduction of six per
cent, for cash. for all sums over $50.
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Again at Home.

7EvHE subscriber has returned to Wilmington.
Il and is prepared to execute work in his bust
ness in all its branches and with all the improve
ments in style and fashion of the season. He So
licits the patronage of his Old customers and the
public generally. He will receive by first arri-
walls large and we'll selected stock of
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"a New Drink" Mr.. Guzzlefunction. 7
have discovered new drink for you, suppose
you try little" Well, don't care if do -
!dnnks:l 1t hasn't got very bad taste to
IT, and II my memory serves me right, it is
"hat they call water | recollect drinking
some when was a lad.~9