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Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-01-13
TO Physicians.

g NJ. LOyEREDGE has purchased the pa
-. tent right for, and has the exclusive priv
iege TO vend
DR.. Trimmings Patent Spring Pad Suppor=
ter, and Truss for bodily aceakness and Hernia,
IN Washtenaw County. He will always keep
them for sale at his Drug Store under the frin-
ing Office, one door east of A. Bucks .lo,s.
YpsIlant
This instrument is so constructed as 10 give IL
very important advantage over all others 1'ns
whele of me Spring work is in The Pad; aud il
can be worn with perfect ease by all. / he steel
hoop. which is so obIectional to mos; p4rsonf,
aud so difficult to be worn, account OF IFS mi
aling them. is entirely suppressed in this irsru.
menf.
1t can be worn in lying down. as we as sitting
up. For ease, in all cases, and efficiency it hss
perhaps equal. It is at the same ime consi.
dering its Intrinsic merits the cheapest iust,umen
that has been offered TO the Public. Physicians
and the Public are invited 10 call and ex- MAD
them. Oct. 9Th 49,
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-01-13

T ADIES-You can find ricb Hat Ribbons and
~ Aov ere ~ q s HlLLS
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-01-13

CAMSON has on hand large assortment of
~ Miscellaneous Books suitable for Schools
or Family Libraries for sale as low as they can
be bot in Michigan.
ALSO.
Singing Schools furnished with books 10 order
by the dog at Detroit prices.
dec, As
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-01-13
d&|,s,G5iaooMK HERE

BOYS BRING ON YOUR COON SKINS.
n E INK and Muskrat. Fox and Deei Skins.
NW and will buy them at fair price and ray
you in almost any thing you want, at
SAMSONS.
dec. 'l6
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-01-13

r ENTLEME N,Ifyou will, call at rs Hills
0you find fashio nabie Boots aud G afs,rs.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-27
Groceries,.
HENRY & CUNNINGHAM.

HENRY & CUNNINGHAM,
AVE received per steamers, Arkansas No >
and 'Rldgley,' and in a largo stock of
MerchaEdize, suited to the trade, of which, the
following is part:
260 bags Rio Coffee,
80 bags Laguay ra Coffee,
% hhds. New Orleans Sugar, ~
10 bbls. .Moasses,
1900 bags coarse salt.
100 bags fine do.
l pipe Holland Gin,
10 American Brandy,
10 do. Gin, ss
10 bbs, Malaga wine
do. Port do.
10 do. Loaf Sugar,
do. Tanners oil,
do. Linseed do.
do. Spirits Turpentne,
100 kegs Dupont powder,
10 do. bar Lead.
Also, Champuigne, Moderia and Clarct Wines:
French cordials, Brandy cherries, Sperm and
Star candles. Ess. peppermint, cloves ani CHINA
mon, Pepper sauce, Almonds, Raisins, Sardines.
&c. &c. &c
July 3, lS47. 81
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-27
DRUGS AND lIEDICINBS
eft BVekOgeseggg dsBaeg Egefni

STEVENSON s. EsEHL.
Eagle Block, Main ST, VAN Esuren, ArL
HAVE dsi Of
S to Ech we solicit the Inspection of all wishing
desah Off
t korrd
nlu
" such reduced prices Customers will
Pos than any
p n smal vaIs for retail.
"kkOnesd
Tor other Famlva
tl oil fmSt thee Of
CUR assortment of ehnes is
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-27
GROSS HOT L.,
AND
eEEsNEG.sHI STAGE OFFICE
AT THE
HANG Err EAOU Sc.

water Street.--Van Bufen, Arkansas.
n n YEEHE subscriber. having recently taken
- Z the changer House, for a term OF
issasEZz to meet the wishes of the travelling
munity by Supplying them with every
comfort and convenience which place like this can
afford.
The house is situated in the centra part Of the city
The rooms large airy ana commodious, and have
undergone thorough ropair-htting up with new
furniture, beds and bedding
The subscriber assures his friends and the public
that effort his part shall be wanting to secure
comfort and satisfaction 10 his guests; and while he
solics share of their patronage. he hopes, by the
most reasonable charges, and unceasing attention to
the duties of his vocation give entire satisfaction
FERNS of Board.
Board and lodging per month with fires, $40 90
without fires I6 90
Board per month without lodging II 90
Transient Boarders per day co
Children and servants-half price.
Horse fare per day so
From his boardcrs he will expect monthly ayments,
without fail.
Gentlemen can all times be accommo dat cd with
excellent riding horses; also with first Hack and
a span of good horses. with careful driver.
lmmedia tely in of, and connected with the Ho
tel good stable with attentive ostlers and persons
arriving steamboats, at all times be supplied
with horses moderate terms.
Us. GROSS.
! Van Buren,, Aug. 9th. I847.-26.-ly.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-27
Fresh Eersgg<, Medicines, &c.

Fresh Eersgg<, Medicines, &c.
GSTEVENSON & BELL have received direct from
- Philadelphia large and we'll selected stock of
DRUGS &c., to which they invite the inspection of
their old customers and the public generally. Their
stock consists n-part of the following:
Medicines:
Ca!omei camphor, quinne, iodine, lodide of Potas-
sum- iodde of iron, rhnbarb, Peruvian barks, India
and Turkey myrrh, Honduras sarsaparilla. Bayberry
bark, Hemock bark, composition powders, creasote,
extract of liquorice, sedz and soda powders, kno,
pinkroot, cream of tartar, Sc
Paints, sc;
Chrome green, chrome yellow, black lead, lamp
black ivory black, Chinese vermilon, Venetian red,
chrome green in OIL tharge, dry white lead, red lead
gum shellac.
Dyestuff;
Indigo, madder, coPpcras, alum, logwOod, annatto,
oil of vitriol.
Sundries
Mortars and pestles, spatglas pill tiles spring Ian
cets Evans lancets genuine, do. ton, American
thumb lanccs, spring lancet blades teeth hooks paint
brushes varnish do, sash do, teeth do ma tches,
trusses syrnges, Brandeths pills. Peters do Sappipg
tons do, Moffat's do SPencers do, Cooks do Lee s
do, Ihruston do, aposthecares scales and weights
allspiee, black pepper, ginger, mace, cloves &c.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-27

PLOUGHS AND CULTIVATORS.
E!FST reed, per Elk so Plonghs of various
. sizes and patterns Also 30 Cutivators: and fol
ale by HENRY & CUNNINGHAM
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-27

Van Buren,, Aug 9Th. I847.-26. -Iy
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-27
II. -. H5OEs Es'ES.

SMITHS ROW, MAIN STREET.
VAN BURAN, ARK'S.
GRATEFUL for the patronage heretofore be-
eS slowed upon him. respectfully informs the
public that he has Just received new supply of
Plate; and he still continues to manufacture
TIN AND SHEET IRON WARE,
OF which he has large assortment on hand; and
which he will dispose of either by wholesale or
retail, upon the lotccst terms.
eSuttering and SpOUfing,
Done at short notice, and upon reasonable terms.
May 29!h, 1917. I6-If
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-27
Dye StsEffS.
fEyaehn Books
N eW Goods.

w. II. q NJ. MAYERS. Fo,f Smith.
AVE just reed per Steamer No 5 n general a.
as Fruits and Spices of all kinds Sugar Coffee Choe
putter and water Crackers Syrups Preserves Raisins
lemons Almonds, Candies, Pickles, Teas, Sc 10
gether with great variety of useful Fancy articles
July 3, 1S47.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-26

SINGULAR THEFT AND ATTEMPT TO MURDER
In the early part OF last week an Englishman of
honest appearance, while his way this city 20
Auburn fell in with Of those fellows who are con
1t has since been ascerained In Green Ia sad he
resides between Auburn and Syracuse. Green made va
rious Inquiries OF his acquaintance and ascrased that
his destination was Auourn, where g. said he was also
goings and invited the Epglshman to put I'D az
the same homse with himself They arrived about half
past egnt In the evening. The Euglishman took his
vase aud started, but asked to wait a moment for
the oth'r to get his Green soon came to him with
vase and asked him 10 take il and 20 on as he "a had
some other bagg 90 to look after The Ensl shman
soon met by the conducter OF the train claimed the
yase Green had given him The latter seeing the par
ley ran for the depot but late take the cas-
tern train The Englishmsn told the circumstances
out rs no one knew him he arrested. This examn-
ing magistrate however we'll convinced that his
story true that he advised search which re.u,,ed
In the capture OF Green, who was committed to Jail
His examinat on was set down for yesterday-the En-
glistmen being detained witness In the
the Englishmtn called upon by some of Green sun
posed associates, who offered him money and
not appear rs witness Failing to bribs him they re-
sorted to threats lie not TO 20 1t alone
particularly in the evening Ga Suudsy evening last,
about bali past six o'clock he ct rted for church COM
pany with another person with whom he stopped
When near the state Prison they parted for mo-
ment the Euglishman, being n few rods behind wa,
suddenly struck from behind with club which Knocked
MIN down. His assaiapt Immediately jumped upon
num- seized his throat with hand the other
gave I'VE staba, probably with kue which struck
ms RIBS hut did not inlet any mortal wound His com
panou bearipg strange noise, turned bac and found
the Englisbman In the aud almost sen seless -
Whle the ASSASSIN inhicting the blows, he said
damn you will learn to leave this place when told
next Tune A"istsnooswas immedistsly called, bis
wounds dressed audit was believed he would recover
lie has already made affidavit TO the facts From the
Decoration he 10 able TO awe o. hs sseaaa u Ia hoped
90 msy % seeogn'zsd Tbs aalf has caused great OK.
q the rascal soneeynsa n this bela attempt az nrsr
Nsst. Vs4~tra
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WAsHINoroN, Dec. %, le47



The day has been unusually pleasant in the sunshine,
and there was during the morning hour Chat U.s. from
twelve to one perhaps quorum Of both houses trans
acting Christmas errands in the book and fancy stores
the Avenue. Many members have gone home to
spend their holidays but there quite enough remain
ing to make II Merry Christmas" in Washington.
Eggs at premium in the market, and the drinking
Of commences this evening" by way OF clearing
the cob webs for more universal demonstration to-
morrow
The abolition petition upon the disposition Of which,
Mr. Speaker Winthrop gave his casting vote the other
day gotten up In this city, and number Of the
sguers socs its publication, have publicly rspudisted
1t There slave factory two In the city, eort Of
casboose in which the Traders keep their purchases
until sufficient number are collected for cargo to
oorgia Alabama or New Orleans Certain OF the sign
ers the petition referred entirely these
pots supplies the Southern states and this was the
traffic which they wished Congres to suppress But the
petition takes der and touches the question
OF slavery exists In the district in It's local charae
ter The signeys In question desire to be understood
and may well state that MIR. Fitnam and Mr. Sa-
wage among them We think it had been just as well
IL these gentlemen had not troubled committed them
selves In the matter at all.
This reminds u, that Mr. Hale, OF New Hampshire,
from the beginning that he has made In the Snate will
be likely to have ms hands full OF emancipation petit
tons before the session Is We understood, how
ever that ne will be engaged for while In criminal
down east, which comes off pretty soon but that
he poets to be- here 10 put IN an oar on the discussion
OF Mr. Calhoun's resolutions.
The claimants Mexico one Of whom Is the editor
OF the National Wig prospect Of peace saving
in Defensive line drawn across the neck Panama.
Whether the editor of the Wing be claimant or not,
he body nd voc atss nnexation, which to
infer either that he s he Of portion OF the wings
in the House that he does not speak for the Wing
| marty at ALI We believe, however, he Is playing
deeper game His object Is to head of Messrs Polk,
| Buchanan, Dalas, Csss, Woodbury., and others from
that ground by pre-occupaton Of IT, standing asa
sort OF guard over 1t to keep ntruders out We hope
he will succeed because to the peseable occupation OF
Mexico it will be necessary to extcrminste the Celtic
Aztec race; and If lett alone, they Will do that them
| selves In good for annexation. treaty Of
peace for tbs present would answer all present pur'
tosss II we get boundary and indemntes, pro-
posed by Mir Trist,, and We think yet that accom-
mediation will be effected before the close OF The present
session The case does look half bad the Ore
gon question did In December 5l5 and got out OF
thst without much national humiliation.
CHRISTMAS EVE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-26
Police UutelIlu~nc~

.rrest on Suspicion Officer Jube of the 10Th ward
e,resteu on Friday night, notorious cross MANI and
PicKpockst called Jack Roach suspicion of having
Dufgisriouy entered The public house kept by Hook
HOWARD corner OF Grand and Forsyth streets on sun
DAY morninga week ago. stealth silver snoons
detained by Justice Timpson for n further hear;n.
IN UWdihJut WUe.-A complaint was made fsvr
days ago. before Justice Timpson by pocem an
Bennett against Thomas Roberts ship carpenter and
warrant ssusd for his arrest wherein he stands charp
ed with stealing silver lever watch, valued at $50 nm
der the following circumstances IL appears that about
year sioce Bennett was convicted of grand larceny
and sentenced for five at Sing Sing State prison
and few days ago he was pardoued by Gov Young and
on returning back to the he called upon his wife
was residing at No 29 Rvington ct who refused to re-
ceive him sgain Ths created the suspicious Of Bennett
who ut once set to work to ascertain cause when 70
his surprise he discovered thst during his imprson
nent his WIFI had married Roberts, supposiny as we
understand, that Bennett would die in prison. as was
expected by his wife he very rick several times
and not expected to recover Instead dying however
be obtained pardon, returned to the city aud then
FUND bis wife the wife of another. Bennett now
charges Roberts with carrying of silver watch az
ABOVE st'ted part of bis property well his wife
lett the city together, for Norfolk Virginia wners II
they are caught they will be both brought back and
tried Tor bgawy as well as the larceny
Indecent .dssauH "A young man Of genteel ann EAR
ance ny the name OF James Morton, arrested on
FRIDAY night, at the Tabernacle on the complaint of
Mrs Helen ID Reed residirg in the 10th avenue near
SON street whom she chafge with committing a very
indecent assault towards her while Ia the crowd at the
Tabernacle The accused conveyed L, the ,tation
D. Id him to bail in the sum Of $780, answer the com.
PLANT
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-26
Political Intelligence.

GyS. TAyLoR's FRIESps IN ViRoINiA A TAYLOR meet
ing was held IN Charlestown, Va, the 10th of Dec
agreaably to previous call Speeches were made and
resolutions passed, recommending meetings and
an organization throughout the State Delegates to a
state convention were appointed At meeting of the
whg members Of the Vrgioie Legislature held on the
22d inst, II was
Resolved es the opinion the wbig members OF tho
General Assembly OF Virginia, That Zachary TAYLOR
VIII be most acceptable candidate to the people Of Vr
gina for the Presidency and that be will receive from
them most Jealous and efficient support
WIsooNsN CoNsTruTIoSAL CorvESrIoS-The Mil.
wsukie Sentinel has received returns ftom all but
district OF the recent election for dele to the
sttutions Convention The district heard from IL
St Croix and La Pointe which will probably elect de-
mocrat The convention will then stand-a6
% whe' In the last convention the democrats had 100
members and the wings 10
ELECTION ~ CANADA The nomination of a candidate
to represent the county of Frenena took place this az
teTnoon. ~ Wserlo0 Che candidates nomlnated wsYs
Henry Smith lds, the late member and John Marks
sssdsn OF the district Thelstser geutleran however
declined 10 stand poll snd Mr. saith vas dyssysd auy
%tessi kinsslpa isf,ff, rst ~.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-26
MONEY MARK EFT.

y,
This being Christmas day business OF all kinds has
been suspended and we therefore unable to give
anything relative to the stock market.
The Iibernia with fifteen days later intelligence from
all parts Of Europe has arrived at Boston, and
will be found in columns. The financial accounts
are rather of contradictory character and by no
means satisfactory 10 either bear bull stock ope-
rstors The commercial accounts more definite and
are not so favorable as anticipated The decline In
breadstus Is entirely unlocked for but had not reach
ed extent calculated to create any apprehen on
this side Cotton dealers here expected encoursg
ing accounts OF the Liverpool market for this staple
the decline cannot astonish them much 1t will be per-
ceved that the advces taken out from this side by the
Caledonia relative to the extent Of the crop was
the direct Of the depreciation the effect Of
fall in prices for food and the relief in the London
ney market would otherwise have been favorable for
cotton.
The demand for forein exchange has been very mode
rate for some time past. The rates demanded for
sterling bills have been close upon specie points.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-26


The telegraph between Boston and Salem, Mass was
computed, and communications made by means OF
1t on Thursday evening last.
John NJ Holly, Member Of Congress from this State
and Con d. Conner u 8. and their families were at
savannah on The 10Th inst.
The oe In our river stopped running las. night the
2st OF December therefore shall mark the DAY Of
the closing OF the river for the year B1ngor Wing and
Courier
The census OF Milwaukee shows astonishing incrass
The aggregate population will not vary much from
1850 Oh the LIST Of june Ists, only Is month IT
was but 0oIO and In ls40 only seven years ago. Mil
weusis had out many hundred che can nor count
thoussnds NIL. Sea. & GGr lAh Dee.
Ia Albany, on Friday afternoon Mrs Mestayer, 40
treas was run over by hore and sleigh and consider
ably Injured
Two IT the principal physicians in Danbury, Conn.
contradist the that there OF the dis
sase known as thu black tongue IN that town.
10 Spring Aeld Dr, ", H. Clerelani was kicked BY hi,
horse between The syss his sku fractured and The optic
serve niuredso este destroy his sight yet be viii pro
baby T,ee,N,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-26
WAsHISGroN, Dec. ~, l6I7.

Sudden Death Of Mr. Fairfield, Of the Senate.
We were startled this evening by the announcement
OF friend just from the lodgings Of Senator Fairfield
that this valuable public servant was more-thst no
had suddenly died. Yesterday we shook hands with
him. on returning from the capitol; this morning he
well to oil appearance, as usual-ths evening be
is no more
He has been suffering for long tme from diseased
leg year ago he had surgical operation made upon
II, which relieved him. without causing any immediate
Inconvenience This morning. having the advantage OF
the adjournment to Monday, for repose he sessd
the occasion again to call in his physician to repeat the
ncsio which he had received such bensht IN tho
first experiment. The operation was accordingly
made by DIR. M.gruder, the physician in the first
instance. During the day, DR.. May called In
but In the time understand powerful solution
had been applied to the wound the necessity Of the
doubtless suggesting such stimulus to the
system in apple alton the Of the disease.
But the symptoms rapidly became more alarming. and
though thing that the best medical skill and expo
rience recommend was promptly applied the patti nts
suferings continued to increase till about O'Clock
this evening, when, in great agony, he expired.
II but yesterday that Mr.. Fairfield reported, In
pursuance OF the Prcsidoats recommendations, tho
bill for the appointment Of assistant purssrs In the
Navy. AS chairman ou naval affairs, he mas been In
dustrous, well informed ana useful In a high degree to
the deliberations ofthe Senate He was modest aud
a valuable man, and the public, IN him, have lost
another faithful servant Within the short space Of Q
year, Pennybacser of Virginia; Barrow OF Louisiana;
speight Of Mississippi; Huntington of Come stout and
fairfield, of Maine, all Of the senate, have died
severe mortality for so email body Of men
Mr. Fairfield, should suppose was about hfty
years Of age lie small In stature aud Of delicate
frame much weakened for long time past from the
disease which has thus suddenly terminated his life
But he seldom complained was seldom absent from his
post in any weather
But the details of his last day fagony and
the merits of his character and the services his
ful lfe to his physicians, his compeers, and his mme-
date associates. W.
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y,u,ScroS. Dec. "a. isI7.
Gen. sli,id,-.a Coed Proposition.

Ger. Shi,lds-.4 Good p, opposition.
Gen shields is received in triumph oil the way, as he
comes along. " Honor TO the brave" He has done
the state some service" aud would be good candidate
either for President or Woe PRESIDENT but that he comes
from
The fret flower Of the earth,
The FIRST gem Of the sea y
that same dear old Ireland over the wsy-God pre-
her.
But II has been suggested that Shields would be the
to tebd the mission to Rome; he would He In
good republican, good scholar, gentleman, and
Catholic We think that Bishop Hughes himself
would endorse this appointment unless mistaken
in the Generals religious faith II Is a matter into
which have never inquired, csring nothing for
mans particular church u his heart be right, end his
head hard and round like shields The climate OF Italy
would pleasant TO Shields and 60 he desires IT,
would sccept IT, for giving him the proposed rnsiop
to ROME.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-26
OVER No ExPR 8 8.
Interesting Intelligence from Mexico
The Protest of the British Government
against Levying War Taxes Oh
the English in Mexico.
Special Dispatches from California
&c, SC 4, SC


PETERSBURG, Dec rs, lS47.
The Overland Express for the New York Herald
brings dates from New Orleans to tho 10th inst.
The Mary Burt had arrived from Vera Cruz, with ad-
vcsto the 6th The letters and papers from the capt.
81 are TO the 27th ult.
The Mexcans claim advantage over a party Of
Americans who landed at Mulegs, who fought all day
and then embarked again.
It is stated that communication had been received
by the Secretary Of the British Legation Mr.
covering protest from Lord PalmerstoH, the British
Minister of Foreign Affairs against forcibly levying
taxes English residents in Mexico to support the
war These evies made six months since, and the
English protested against 1t at the time.
There letters received containing any further
particulars concerning the arrest of Generals Worth
and Pillow.
The news by the Mary Burt has been mostly antici.
pated.
The ports Of Mazatan and uyamas are in possession
Of the American naval forces
Mr.. Ward, bearer Of dispatches from COL Mason
Gov Of California has passed through New Orleans
biz way TO Washington.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-26

The FRENCH SUBMISSIVE find in our files
received by the Hibernia, tnat the. French steamer
Union sailed on the Oath ut She Is therefore
thirty-two days at sea. The Missouri was to sail
on the 23d inst. The Philadelphia arrived at
Havre on '.he 2Sh ult. She met with terrible
gale on t,he passage.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-26
wa,p,reror. Dec. "a. 1917


The GuJ Squadron--.qG,,rst IN Yueafsn
The Yucat, cos Of the Mexican breed. We learn
by cfcer Of the Navy just nom the Gulf Squadron,
that the receipt at Merida Of the first intelligence
from the city OF Mexico which was that santa Anna was
victorious, the inhabitants got up p'onunctrm,nto
against the Uoited states and that with view OF get
ting su uadersgudiug The subject Com Ferry, win
several shps OF b qasefon hsa sobe oown 70 ueAtan
correct oy as Yuestsnsse having discovered Their mis-
take or. rspes,sa w. ks,s ssa bach ssen their s-urd