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Correspondence Of he Patria.
TAMpIco, AUGUST Is, 1S47.


TAMPIco, AUGUST Is, 1S47.
MY FRIENDS: Our intelligence from the
capital reaches 10 the beginning of the
present month, of which the following is
summary:
The Council of Generals, convoked by
Santa Anna, were of opinion that Gener-
al Scott should be attacked in his posi-
tions; but Santa Anna said that il would be
better TO dispatch division composed OF
Ten thousand men, to take post between
Perote and Puebla, for the purpose of In
ierceptng the trains and conveys that
were marching toward the latter place,
and Thus 10 get possession ef the resour-
ces which the Americans expected; and,
further, he advised that another division
of equal strength iten Thousand men)
take up position between Puebla and
the city of Mexico, the remainder of their
forces 10 remain and cover the capital
Santa Annals plan was adopted. AT the
preseat moment (the beginning ot Au-
gust) there is in the city Of Mexico a
force of $4,000 men, aud as that under
Gen. Scott does not exceed $4,000 Of
whom certain number are invalids
through i'll health, it is improbable from
the rumors which are in circulation, that
the latter will quit Puebla, HEtii he has
received considerable reinforcement;.-
'.This,, says the Patria's correspondent,
sis the current belief in the capital, al
though here il is announced that General
Scott took up his line of march on the
7lh instant"
"rhere is general opinion at the capi-
tai that Santa Anna is in connivance with
the Cabinet at Washington, and that he
is disposed TO make peace on any pretext
whatever; but 10 the present time nothing
positive thereon is known, and il is very
probable that at the latest moment i'll this
case there wifi be a reaction, since the
majority, as it is asserted, are disposed to
lose all rather than agree to a pacific ar
rangemenl in the present circumstances.
Ii is almost taken for granted that Gen.
Scot and Mr.. Trist have a mutual under
standing secretly with Santa Anna.
81 have heard said that it has been
represented to the United States Govern
ment that it is highly necessary to rein
force this point, since it is feared, and not
without reason. that one fine day, when
such an event is least thought of, there
viii be a general rising, and the whole Of
the Americans here will be butchered. In
Vera Cruz as well they are without SINH
lar fears. M. S."
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Az AsERscAN VoLuNTEER.-One of
the dlsbanded Louisiana volunteers. nam
ed Sylvia, native of Ohio, walked one
hundred and eighty miles, in six days, to
be present at The seige of Monterey,
where he distinguished himself bv his
courage and conduct. We notice this
case, which is but one OF thousand, be-
cause Sylvia was all this time less than Is
years of age.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-09-14

The New York Tribune says that the
work on the Erie Railroad is being push
ed with great energy. Over seven thou
sand men are now engaged OF the differ
ent sections. The earnings of the COM
plctcd portion are large, and sufficient at
present to pay the expenses and the in
terests on the new instaments.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-09-14

The ST. Louis Republican says the
volunteers in one of the Indiana compa-
nies returned home from Gen. Taylor's
army, on the day of election, and all Of
them marched up TO the polls and voted
against Petlitt,.the Locoloco candidate for
Congress in the district.
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Administrators Notice.

E ETTERS Of administration on the
"a Estate of john Bowman, late Of
Brolhersvalley township, deceased, hav.
ing been granted to the subscribers resi-.
,lingin said township; all persons ndeb,-
ed TO said estate are requested to attend
at the house Of the deceased. on Thurs
day the 10Th day of September next.
prepared to settle; aud those having
claims, 10 present them at the same time
and place, properly authenticated.
CYRUS BOWMAN, +,
ELIAS BOWMAN,
August 10, lo47-otS Adm'rs
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female, said to be dignifed, intellec-
tual, handsome, fascinating. in short, a
splendid woman, weighing AS pounds,
or nearly thirty-two stone, is now exhlhi-
ting at the Cosmorama Regent street,
London.
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The Union says, that, with view tc
avoid the danger Of contagion during the
prevalence of yellow fever at New Or
leans, orders have been given to have the
means of transportation ready at Baton
Ecu9e, Natehez, or some other healthy
point, Tor all the volunteers who are or
dered to Mexico, during the present state
Of the lleaiA OF New Orleans and who,
~ heir progress to the seat of war, must
PASS down the Mississippi by that city.
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MEXICO.

from THE n o. COM. TIhEs OF AUGUST %.
Al late hour last night our kind friends
of the Patria gave us proof of The ioi-
loving interesting letter, lately received
by them from a correspondent al famPi-
co. Aware Of the intense. anxiety per-
vading all ranks Of the American popula-
lion al this critical juncture Of the history
of the war with Mexico, in which the
destiny Of the capital OF that country hes
trembling in the balance, we give It 10 our
readers. as the reported freshet news from
the headquarters of the commander-ln-
chief of the enemy. The account oil the
council of war, held by order of Santa
Anna, seems authentic. For the specu-
lations which the letter contains, on the
conduct of Santa Anna and his collusion
with General Scott and Mr.. Trist, we re-
produce them with extreme doubt of their
correctness. Our readers, however, will
take them for what they are worth; or,
in other words, will give them that con-
struclion which their knowledge oi the
man and the events of the war may war
! rant.
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4 CARD

HSIIE undersigned, Forwarding Mer-
u chants, at Cumberland, Md, have
disposed Of their interest in the business,
10 Mr.. Walter Shriver. who viii conduct
the same, on his own account. al the old
stand. using the name and style of
Dickinson & Co."
Mr.. Shriver having long been their
chief clerk, is we'll acquainted with the
business, and the undersigned take plea
sure in recommending him 10 the patron
age Of their old friends, who may be-
sending Merchandise or Produce over
the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road.
DICKINSON e. CO.
Aug24. .-47-2m*
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A lad of 76 married little girl of 70,
in Worcester. Mass, on the 18th ult.-
Where were their mothers and fathers.
lilal such carvings on were allowed?
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-09-14

The Chinese spend annually aeo..
100000 for incense 10 burn before their
idels-about FIVE shillings for every man
woman, and child in the empire.
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The Wings of Reading have organized
a RouGH & READY CLuB. Dr.. LUTHER,
a wholesouled and popular Wing, is
President.
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SOMERSET HERALD.

y.B. PALMER. Esl. Of Philadelphia at his
roa Estate and Coal ofHcr, IS eur authorized
A gent gol obtaining Advertisements and sub
srfiption for the /" HEaALD" and is clothed
with fGlI power to receipt for any monies PAID
10 bin oa these objects. His agency includes
the following cities, fhilsaell'lla, New
] ork, Baltimore and Boston.
=. w. CARR, Sun Buildings, Ner9h Easl
corner Of Third and Dock Strecis opposite Mer.
chants Exchange. or $40 North Fourth street
Philadelphia. is authorized to recrive Advertise
tneBis and Subscriptions for the "HERALD,'
and is clothed with fall power 10 receipt for all
'nopies paid him eG these objects
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Gen. Taylor has been nominated for
The Presidency BY the Wings of nearly
every county in Maryland.
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Stoves, Crates. PIoughs, and

Plough POlIlfS, and al kinds and de-
cription of HOLLOH-W WARE.
They have also fitted up turning lslhes
and are ready al any time to take in tur-
ming, which will be done on the short.
est notice.
Il has been bat short time since the
above named Foundry has been put in
operation, and the undersigned are thank
fnl for the very nattering support slrea-
dy offered them. They would also add,
that they hope TO give satisfaction to all
who will hereafter give them a call.
ARMSTRONG q CO.
Somerset. Ang24. '47.3m
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SOMERSET FOUNDRY.

ESHE undersigned would inform the
Il cirizens at large, that they have fit
ted up a steam engine in complete order.
which will enable them 10 say that they
can compete with any establishment in
Western Pennsylvania. in lie way of
castings. Their casting will consist in
part, of
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-11-29

bar, IN The same circumstsrrss and mods Of v'us ans
uuder the zane necessity Of continuing 90 70 livs ana
10 lnszina lass could preserve To moral purity fo'
vrss
This IL indeed dark picture OF moral lie but we
NAV hooe the painting 10 too hishy colored innsmaca
. ,ns rrusnt hostility Of the Ners TO the Government OF
or node of governing Of Ksmehsmshs III 10 sufficient
csu.e 10 suspect rather than ess Of anything ins
would tend 70 odium upon that monarch snc nis
ministers
Toe principal feature Of all Sandwich Islands papers
a. .T.u.- iut.rninsbs Documents. Tresres
Convsu,.ous ling page after page Of their orie h"o-
somsa.ls for ghst purpose no one can imagine Prom
N. i,tsruninabe character OF these by Authority ds
oui.iro,s one would suppose King hsmeh.mehsto be
a4iir,st sith verbosity more appalling ,nsn TIE Hon
seat from Missouri his none the less Luxurious
co,,rs.- az Linden ~Ald The HsEasns ARE sirlcted
lu1-ed by IN uniue proportion Of disciples Of Coks
.hrs h.ns something over bakers dozen where ooe
4. on ton many and the laws enansans from lawyers
Az e.l. rated for Lengthy bd@fs and being moreover
,rsbles by pa oHcsuon In English Frunca an Hawaiian
lvs-;ss occasionally With Danish snd Portuguese nsT
10 q .uffclen, excuse for this Amazing proixity Yet
utb so muen lsr they manage TO preserve profound
paaer win Al nsrons aud conduct their semi civilized
tooHu-.lly speskins) government In nsnner higay
crsditsbe 10 them 50 people And that they hsve
much evil example sud are subject 10 much evil in1i
epce by Interested snd unprncipsd foreign sdven'ur
er. we can easily believe.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-11-29
New.York Legislature. SPECIAL SESSION
SFNATE....hLBANY Nov

SENATE. ALBANY Nov. 27-7 p. NJ.
A memorial of Goodhue and others to abolish fees
to Health Oficer was received.
Mr. JONES reported substitute for the bill to
provide for the election Of Port Wardens and HaI-
Dor Masters Of New York.
Mr. BEEKMAs reported a bill relative 10 Rsilrosd
statistics, mode of making annual reports and tor
the better protection OF passengers
Mr.. WHEELER reported bill 70 pay Henry
Storms for extra services.
A resolution was adopted, on motion Of Mr. LES
TrR calling on the Auburn, Rochester and Utica
and Syracuse Railroads. TO report statement OF
their dividends since the year ls43. when made and
those which have been directed TO be made.
The resolutions of thanks 20 Gen. Scott and the
New. York Regiment were agreed 20 unanimously.
The bill for the election Of Commissioners OF
Deeds passed.
The bill for the adjustment of military claims in
New.York was passed
The bill 20 provide for the payment Of portion OF
the General + and Debt was passed but subsequent
ly reconsidered and laid on the table.
The report relative 10 Railway Statistics OF the
Ogdensburg Railroad location was mas made the
special order for Friday next
The Idiot Asylum bil was passed in COMMITTEES.
ASSEMBLY.
The Electric Telegraph bill goes to the Commit.
tee Of the Whole.
Dhis 10 Jay GOWN heaNy rAhs on hHiilHe .faSA'
and 10 lay second tracks were passed. Bill declsr-
aiory OF the powers of Nes.York City In respect
70 assessment avs was referred 70 Committee on
two third bills
The Joint resolutions 70 abolish the ranking pri-
vilege were agreed 10.
The resolutions for the election Of Postmssters
were sent 10 the Committee Of the Whole.
The resolutions for vote o! thanks to Scott
Worth, Taylor and the New.York regiment were
agreed to.
The bill transferring the management OF the
Bank Department to the Treasurer was rejected.
h., L. thrnn farls
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ITURBIDE FOR TIE THRONE.

The ~ o. PlcoyaEe Extra Pubninea OF 'ne
afternoon Of the 2ad. hss later dispatches IRON
Mexico.
The propeller Edith arrived at ~-Oresnf
from Vera Crus TIE Eth bringing two DAYS iA'e'
news.
4 letter from Queretsro, dated the 25th TWO
DAYS later, says that seventy one Deputies were
then in the city and several others or the way
and il was believed that very soon there would DC
sufficient to open the session.
The first business is the election OF PRESIDENT
The candidates are Pens. Anon,e ard Herrera
News had reached there Of certain designs o.
stock obbers at the capital to form Mexico into
great States. and annex them to the American
Union. The R0z0nador, newspaper, MAINTAINS
opinions that this is a new party.
The Arco IrIs states the number OF Mexican
troops now in the feld. at different stations a.
thirty-one thousand.
4 letter from the National Bridge. dated 4tn'
pives particulars of Gen. Pstterson's march from
there without moeststion to his headquarters a.
Santa Annals residence.
Col Hughes command was still there
Cen. Patterson had received 2 visit from a com
missioner Of Padre Jarauts with Peace proposl-
tions-the Padre being tired Of WAT and wishing
to come under the protection Of cur government
Gen. Patterson coolly told the commissioner II ia
rsu.a wished 10 return N Vera Cruz IS go citl-
zep 10 disperse his command and proceed here IN
.tantlv. and DO one would molest them AIDING
that he should hang every guerrilla he caught
The train was to proceed with the 5'h DiVion
Baltimore battalion.
The reported fight between Jarauta ana Zenoo'A
Is confirmed Jarsuts was worsted, which Is tue
supposed cause OF bis peaceful intentions.
The health Of Col. Hughes's command was gen
orally eood-some so only sick.
letter from Vera Cruz. dated the Glib, states
that goods forwarded 70 the interior, via Oozaos,
are no longer taxed by the Mexican Authorizes
showing that the guerrilla force is getting weaker
Vera Cruz aud the country around IS getting
wonderfully Americanized.
Col DomiDguez's spy company left on the 7th'
with dispatches for Gen. Scott
Gen Taylor had not arrived Mt Matamoros, but
would leave Monterey on the eth
| The health Of Matsmoros 10 improving.
IL was rumored there that the States Of San
Luis. Zscatecas, Durango, ard one other, had de
clsred in favor of Paredes' monsrchical scheme
and preferred him / 1000 troops
Senior Iturbide is fixed upon for the throne. in
case OF European intervention, which is confident
ly calculated upon Many Mexicsns in that qusr-
ter are hostile TO the movement and are ready 10
Join the nited States topreyent ITS contamination
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-11-29
III WiscoSsIs elects Delegates to new Con
stitutional Convention today.

And yet Henry Clay who thus characterized this
wsr-who thus defends Mexico against the acts OF her
ehivalrc who thus uninentionay endorses the
aboInins able sentiments Of the NewYork Tribune and
will shortly be quoted by IL ssnctioning its dengnes
ton Of our gallant army band of robbers plunderers
and mufdeIe Tor whose defeat and dispersion that Ed
ior and his colaboIes justified in praying as they
have. 10 the 0od of Battles lCoGrier Enquirer
IL Our correspondent who quotes the above
paragraph from the Courier Enquirer's late at
tack on Mr. Clay, and wakes savage over its IN
truth. should take things more coolly We have
bneu accused Of much things without losing
temper in the least. True, we never did pray oT
the defeat Of our Armies nor intimate anything o.
the sort; but what harm can there be in the
Courier's assertion Is anybody misled by it
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We have been looking carefully through our Ex'
changes since the appearance OF the Courier and
Enqurer's abored attack on Mr. Clay's Lexington
Speech for any symptom Of a response TO its senti
ments, and at length we have found one. Mr..
Polk's especial Union copies the Couriers attack
a. cons picuousy as possible, and exuts over it in
it's leading Editorial as follows:
"ComnYNTs ~ WING UPON Nh CLAYs SPEECH -
We chcoriuy resiga me pen this evening into the
hands Of others Tue first article lay before our
readers is a oommertary by the N5wYOrk Courier on
Mr. Clays Speech. Wing rs he To- and sometimes q
rsbd Wbs-nover sIsrins ourselves when be can give
thrust 10 season or out of sesion-~e are tree to
cnnfess that there American feelings 10 Mr. Webb
which we cannot but respect. The following article
from his Thursdays Courier Is manly, and able
and eloquent production. Though he does not spare
Mr. POk and bis messGres-snc In our opinion, be IN
Justly cries tn myei be- takes the pare of bis cnuD
try IN har With Mexico; and We excuse bis denun-
citation Of the President for the sake OF the public spirit
which breathes Ia hs article. Mr. Clay and bis friends
siticns for uncersmonousy putting him by a. the
candidate Of the party and for indirectly hoiaing hm
up The tool " knot Of politicians around him, rho
"ipaisaed" him 10 dslcg this suicidal speech This
lspsoASs may not ne strictly Ia unison with what the
Now York Courier has said shout his movements lew
days ago 1t is s less Ia harmony with the feelings OF
large portion Of the whs party but We leave IL r.
Mr.. Clay and his friends 10 settle this matter among
Themselves We turn sgsin with pleasure to the proud
spirit with which Col Webb STANDS up by his coun-
try In opposition to Mexico and deprecates the encOur
ssement which Mr. Clsy's course IL calculated to give
20 the foreign enemy &c. &C.
Now that the ice is broken, perhaps something
that calls itself Wing will second the Coils attack
on Mr. Clay. Let us wat and see
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-,...,,,,,e Whis Young Mem. General
{, p p a.sas,. SMITH, s.cr.s.ri.. M

~ THy MrTrIso FOR ITALY. and 10 expre"
ou, ,vmpsthy - Americans and Republicans with
the enlightened and generous efforts OF Pope rus
TX and other noble spirits for the emancipation
and regeneration Of the Itsisns takes place a. 'ne
Roadway Tabernacle this ereaiag and we surely
need not ask the attendance Of Gil nose VINO 'o'e
Constitutional Freedom, and sympstnise win
those who struggle by peaceful and moral means N
extend and secure it. The appeal is TO no sect, no
marry. no class. bot to the generous AMI manly
ercan heart and we are II will not be disre
garded
Great care has been taken and will be taken that
nothing shall be said done this occasion caco-
lated to offend any loverof liberty Addressesfr from
several eminent speakers may be expected. An
Address TO Pope Plus TX. and Resolutions express
ing sympathy with the Italian People have been
prepared under the supervision OF the Committee
of Arrane EN- eDts and it 10 confidently hoped that the
doings Of the evening will be such that none can
regret their attendance while the progress Of Con.
sti,u.onal Liberty will have been accelerated BY
tive shall endeavor to give good synopsis OF
the Speeches.
Beside the eminent citizens who have consented
20 address the meeting, letters expressive OF
concurrence and sympathy in the movement have
been received from many Of our most Industrious
Statesmen, which will probably be read at the
meeting or printed withits proceedings.
Among those who are expected 10 address the
meeting are Hon. WAsHIsoTos Hunt, NJ. c. from
Nisgsrs Co Gov SEWARD, and perhaps Hon. Re-
yvs CHoarE. OF this City BgsJ. F. BUTLER,
JAWS w. GUARD ROBERT KELLY, DAVID Ora
HAM. Mr. PKEsTos late of s. C. THEODORE SEDe'
WICK DAVID DUDLEY FIELD, JOSEPH S. Bos-
wokTH, and others
Asa crowded meeting is anticipated, the best
seats in the room will be reserved for the ladies'
who would do well to come early. Mayor Brady
will preside.
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Another FREsBEr.-Pssseugers who arrived
IN this city last evening rom Columbia report 'hsi
,har. bss been another irsshet Ia the 81 cue
hannah They also that the river completely
ire banks of the Tiievsisr Csnsl We bsvs hesr6 Il
no other damage bsn the carrying away OF fence rs
" Letters wers received Ia this city last evening"
eating ,hS, the Wrst Branch Canal wss agsn In nsvgs
bic order throaghou, ia entire length.
The telrgraphc communication between Rehmond
ami Petershurg has been interrupted BY the ofcssns Of
tina wires that cross ths James River There Ia ross
great re,het Ia ihs river which has carried away hs
lower bridge lfois' bs'e"n' <''h
EARrHeClKE-On Monday night last says tie
Ri.hmond nv Chrosels Of the lssh. aeou, hstVsa
II o'clock many OF our citizens distinctly bard
the roar snd sensiby felt thu shock OF an earthquake
VESSELS AsHoRE-OSE LOsr.-The schooner
Express Capt q w. shstuck bound from THE port to
Detroit laden with Rslrosd Iron, went ssnor- IN The
storm lssi saturday nisht pear Conuesni; and tee
schooner Lumbermsn. Capt Wlnch'lL Ia ballast from
Ru9.lo a. this port wss driven ashore the same nigh,
pesr Grand River IA Canada The Express. W.
cory % learn Il total wreck While The Lumbermsa
Is ia, slightly injured and will b. g., OF this season
Eri- Gazette.
EXPLOSION or A MTLLsrOSy.-The Wayne Nm
se says that OF the milsones In the steam g'ios
mill OF J. B. Chipmsn OF Palmyra exploded on scnd,y
morning las, when the mill was In 'ull operation. The
fragments scattered IN every direction sud caasbs
several hundred dollars damage. Fortunately no person
was Ia the room a, tho tire
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NEyy-YORk ELECTION.

- JANIS CASsISss FULLER, widely known
prominent Aborons, and actively engaged 10 other
Reform movements. died suddenly Al his resideoce,
sssnesEeles OloDd.ss Co. on Tnursdsy morning lsst'
after painful illness Of but sw hour, duration tie
was man VI wealth Of intelligence energy snd tene-
violence ami his lsbOrs IN oenslf Of Temperance sod
.al osner Reform. will cause him to be long remem oersd
and l.mspted.