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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-04-24

Return Of The troops engaged in The action Of the 22d and
23d February lsi7, at Buend Vista, MeEico command
ed bY Major General n. Tankor, U. s. A. abridged.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-19
LANCASTER SATURDAY, JUNE 10, ls47.

lower air for instance, is conducted a
way TO other regions, the variation Of
the two is made less and the violence
with which the equilibrium is estab-
lished is diminished. BY being thus
conducted away, the influence is les
sened which the electricity of the low
err atmosphere has on the clouds, and
by which it attracts its opposite, thus
accommodating storm and clouds on the
electric point. For this reason, in a
level country where there are nets OF
railroads, a storm cannot acquire that
force Of opposite electricity and pro-
duce that heaping Of clouds which is
possible where these conductors are
wanting. For some years past the
writer believes that he has observed n
change in the storms of this place, and
asks the attention of students Of nat
ural philosophy to the proof Of his by
pothesis.
1t is fact that since Berlin has be-
come the focus of several railroads,
there have been no violent storms, and
all that have risen have had a rapid
and gentle termination.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-19

Influence of Railroads on the
Weather.-A German paper gives the
following remarks of that well known
natural philosopher. DR.. August, Of
Berlin, upon "The influence Of Rail-
roads upon the weather." When an
extended portion of the earth's surface
is brought by net of railroad track
into connection Of electrical conduc-
tors, the accumulation of the atmos-
phere is prevented, as the iron tracks
effect constant equilibrium between
remote regions. By this means, a vio-
lent storm is rendered unlikely, and If
one should arise it will undergo a con-
tiuual If not considerable diminution.
Doubtful as the theory Of storms may
be. so much is certain, that their origin
is in the effort of nature to produce an
equilibrium Of opposite eIectriciiies,
and that they break out with more vio-
lence the greater the intensity of the
opposition, which is produced before
hand by tie chemical processes that
accompany evaporation. If one Of
these opposites, the electricity Of the
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-19
a Singular Case.

We find N the Boston Medical and
Surgical Journal. the following account
of the anomalous case of Miss Sarah
Burncck, of Salem, who is represent
ed not to have slept for moment, or
been free from pain, for fifteen years.
Her body and limbs are in perpetual
motion, and almost all the Joints of her
body have been dislocated thousands
of times.
When entered the room, she was
sitting up in bed, and her right arm
hand and fingers were twisting about
in every direction; presently she
leaned forward and threw herself a.
gainst the headboard, as if determined
to break her head. The headboard
was within an inch or two Of the wall,
and though large, well stuffed pillow
was placed against it when her head
struck the pillow it was with such
force that the bcdstead struck the wall
causing the whole house to tremble.
During the ten minutes that sat there,
she was thrown back in that manner
over thirty times. 1t appeared TO me
that each blow of her head against the
pillow, board and wall, was sufficient
to stun common person, yet she
hardly appeared TO notice il.
During the intervals between these
spasms, her right arm, hands and fin
gers were twisting about, and her right
shoulder and under jaw were drawn
out of joint and in continually, the
bones rafting and grinding together
with noise that could be heard in
the other rooms, as | was tod by sew
eral present. Being deaf, | could not
hear them, but by placing one hand on
her check and the other on her shout
der, could feel the grinding and
cracking as the muscles keep them In
constant motion.
Sometimes her jaws are locked sew
eral hours and even days; and at one
time, if remember right, they were
locked twenty five days, when all the
nourishment she took was through the
aperture by the loss of tooth.
Her jaws have been so often dislo-
Gated that she can bite no hing except
when the contraction of the muscles
throws her teeth tog ether, and then
her tongue is often caught between her
teeth and severely bitten. She takes
no nourishment except in liquid state.
and that with the greatest difficulty. as
it causes strangulation, sPasms and Sc
we're distress.
The spasms sometimes throw her
from her bed to the plastering over
head. and sometimes to the floor, and
any attempt to hold her only increases
her agony.
Her hand is sometimes thrown up
into her face with such force as TO
brulse her face and break the skin, and
one OF her eyes has thus BEEN destroy
ed.
While converting with her, her Jaw
was thrown out of joint, and drawn
down in Il most shocking manner. and
she was thrown back with such force
as caused the whole house to shake.
and the moment the spasm ceased she
finished tie sentence, commenting at
the very word where the fit had inter-
ruptsd her, and with so calm voice,
that asked her in s.tonishment &c sine
felt no pain when thus attacked. She
said the pain was so excruciating If
she would give way to her feelings her
screams might be heard half mile,
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-19

From Council Bluffs. The To-
bacco Plant arrived from Weston last
eyening, on which were passengers who
left the Bluffs few days ago. They
report the Indians in that neighbor-
hood TO be very warlike and insubor-
dinate. The Sioux, Pawnees, Otoes,
aud Omahas, are constantly raising
war parties TO modest each other. On
the 26lh uIL., a party of seven Sioux
came down in the neighborhood OF the
Otoes. and laid in ambush near a field
which The Otoes had prepared for the
planting Of corn. They fired upon 9
squaws vino were going towards the
field, and killed two OF them-the
other sqasw escaped and gave the
alarm. The warriors pursued the
Sioux, and chased them into an extern
siye weed brake. The Otoes surround
ed the brake. and then set it on fire;
and a. the Sioux were driven out by
the flames. they we're killed by the in
furisted 0toes.
There must be criminal remiss-
ness on the part Of The government, or
those having more immediate charge
of Indian affairs, 10 allow these scenes
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-19

among the tribes, This state Of things
has existed for several months, and yet
no means have been attempted to check
the refractory conduct of these tribes.
The Mormons are represented by
our mformants, to have gone into
farming on large scale at the Bluffs.
They have erected substantial gris;
mill on the west side of the river, and
keep It employed in grinding grain
which they have purchased in the
settlements below their locality. The
greater part Of them are said to be very
destitute, being devoid OF almost all OF
the necessarics Of life: and the scurvy
and other sickness which their condi-
ton is calculated to produce, was pre-
vailing among them TO a severe ex-
tent.--Mo. Rep, 9th inst.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-19

EtiQuette.- Yankee out west,
who very recently wrote home to his
mother that he had seen live Hoosicr,
has sent her another epislle on western
etiquette. Here it is:
"Western people go their death
on etiquette. You can't tell man
here that he lies, as you can down east,
without fighting. A few days ago, a
man was telling two Of his neighbors,
in my hearing. pretty large story
Says ! Stranger, that's whapper.'-
Says he. LAY there, stranger!' and in
a twinkling of an eye | found myself
in the ditch, perfect quadruped. the
worse for wear and tear. Upon an
other occasion, says to man, new
er saw before, as woman passed him,
that isn't specimen of your western
women. is itl' Says he, you're afraid
of the fever and ague. stranger, amt
your very much,' says |. WELL
replied he, that lady is my wife, and
if you don't apologize in two minutes,
by the honor of gentleman, swear
that these two PISTOLS which he held
cooked in his hands, shall cure you of
the disorder entirely-so don't fear,
strangerp So | knelt down and apol-
ogized. admire the western country
much; but curse me If / can stand so
much etiquette, it has always taken
me so unawares.'
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-19
New YoHK, May 212

Riot md Fire-1'hc buildings 1t
Ravcnswood, opposite BIackwelPs l.
land, known as the Long Island Farm,
and formerly occupied by the orld,an
children in the care Of the city, were
attacked by a mob last night about ~
o'clock and partly destroyed by vio-
lcnce, then deliberately fred and IT.
terIy consumed. The buildings cost
abont $40, 900, and have been construc-
ted about ten years. The cause OF
this violence was making the build
ings hospital for pauper emigrants.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-19
PROFESSIONS AND FUNERALS.

On general parades, states shall take place
10 line according 10 the date OF organizations
of Grand Divisions. oldes, taking precedence
subordinate Divisions shall take place IN iihe'
accordingio Numbers No. taking precedence.
The Grand Division of the state In which
the parade takes place. shall appoint 1fano
Marshal and two Aids Each Division In
line shall appoint Two Assistant Marshals-
The Grand Marshal and his two Aids, may
wear scarfs in addition 10 The rega'ia--ihe col.
ors of which shall correspond with the posi-
lions 10 which they may have attained IN The
Order; members of The subordinate DisvisIons
wearing white-of Grand Divisions red--and
of The National Division blue. The Assistant
Marshals shall be distinguished by an addition
al roseite on the left side of the regalia.
Each member shall appear 10 foil regalia,
unless otherwise ordered by the Grand Division.
Grand Decisions shall form IN tie tOtioiosng
order.
Grand Conductor, with staff of office.
Banner.
Sup. with wand e. w. P.-Sup. with wand.
G, w. A.-Acing P. G. w. p.
G.. Sc. L.
&C.
p. G. w. P's. two or four abreast.
Members two or four abreast.
Grand Sentinel, with staff Of office.
Subordinate Divisions shall form as follows:
]. s. with staff
Banner
G. with staff w. PA. c. with staff,
p. w. p, and w. A.
Trustees.
p. w. P's. two OF four abreast.
Members Two or four abreast
o. s. with staff.
AT funerals, march in reversed order-wlth
the exception of the banner, which shall al
ways 60 in front.
When there are several Divisions out, the
lowest number shall be placed on the left. with
the exception of the Division Of which the de-
ceased brother was member which shall al
ways be nearest The corpse.
The order shall march In advance OF the
corpse. and on arriving at The ground, open
right and left and remain uncovered while the
body and friends pass through.
| FORM OF PROPOSITION.
Ipropose Mr.. age
occupation -, residence --,
q sa proper person TO become a mem
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-19

bnt as that would only distress others,
she had learned to be quiet.
Her father is over 60 years of age,
and had a shock Of palsy. from which
he had partially recovered when | saw
him. Her motheris over 70. and has
had the care of this suffering child un,
til prevented by sickness within year
and a half. Al the time of my visit
she was confined 10 the same room IN
very feeble state.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-19
NO. IS.

wild in the field. For size and color,
the flower exceeds the very choicest
production of any Of our hot houses.
| have wished thousand times with
m the last Few hours that could place
It in your haads-it is too liuc for my
rude hat
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-19

Death Of Rob5cr. We find in
the Barre Patriot the following nc.
count Of the last sickness and death, al
Brattleboro'. Vermont, of celebrated
English robbcr. who figured under the
name of Thunderboli;
He had been a resident of that
place for number of years, and en-.
ioyed much celebrity as physician.
During his last illness he refused to be
undressed, and when near his end,
hired two men to bury HIM in his
clothes, just as he died; the contract
was not fulfilled on their part, in con-
sequence Of the neighoors, who were
DESTROYS of giving his remains more
decent and BETTING burial. On re-
moving his clothes, previous to his be-
ing laid out, the cause Of this eccentric
desire Of his was manllest--the with
cred leg ana cork heel, the shot marks
and the scar which witnessed pre-
vions attempt at suiclde-precisely as
laid down IN Lightfoot's description Of
marked him as the Thunder
bolt who had gained such notoriety in
England and this country, as one OF
the most daring and successful high
waymen that ever graced the annals OF
crime. On his person were found a
dirk and pistols, and among his effects,
arms Of all descriptions, together with
watches. jcwelry. &C.. TO an enormous
value, packed away in saw dust. He
always went dressed 10 three suits o:
clothc $, to make bis figure porlly, and
TO prevent recognition, and his wiiher-
cd leg was found wound with clothes
10 make it appear Of the size Of the
other.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-19

1To A singular circumstance oc-
Cured to the steamer Oregon, on her
passage from Stoningion to New York,
on the morning of the Goth ut. when
off Huntingdon, one of her injection
pipes suddenly became stopped, ma
king the engine falter considerably
Mr. Lockwood. the assistant engineer,
observed the circumstance immediate
ly, and opened the spare injection
pipe. and directed the attention OF the
chief engineer, Mr.. Vanderbilt, to the
stopping Of the other one. Mr.. Van
derbilt supposed the stoppage was oc-
casioned by the boat going over some
scaweed. and would soon get clear o.
gain. L, not doing so however, he ex-
amned the cause Of the stoppage when
the boat arrived in New York. After
taking off the injection valve and a
portion of the pipe, he found in It,
/ tight up against the guard ofthe valve,
large duck, weighing seven pounds,
which had been drawn into it by the
force Of the vacuum created by the en-
CINE. Mr.. Vanderbilt thinks that the
duck must have dived when the boat
approached it, as when it was found its
head was downwards, with its back to-
wards the bow Of the vessel. The
duck will be stuffed and kept as curl
loslty.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-19
New YoRK, June 5.

- sRfeENs sbHN ~
We have farther particulars from
Mexico, but nothing much later. The
Dclta's correspondent says-Rio Frio
Us the only place On The road from
Pnebla to Mexico, that is Iikcb to
give the army any trouble. IL Santa
Anna should make stand there with
artillery, and complete battery, Ec
might bother US, but cur army has
fought more serious battles, and we
have no want Of men 10 drive him
back.
Santa Anna, in his LIST message.
stated 10 the Mcxicans that they hid
now an opportunity Of making some
difficulty TO The Americans, however
their army might prevent il, and he is
now furnishing the works with cannon
surprising the commissioners superin-
tending the works at the Capitol had
selected Rio Erio as the available poiat
Of defence, and would remove th,ther
thrir cannon, add lie intended to de.
fend the city. Another battle was
daily expected. la Vega arrived IN
bad health at Jalapa, by way Of Pc
rote, where lie remains.
4 The Commercial mentions the. re-
taking Of Manflau, by hot fire, and tbe
flight Of 500 Mcxieans
Inttr arrivals from nrazos bring
nothing Of interest There is TO con
frmation of The defeat of Col poni-
phan.
The kcntutky cavalry proceed
homeward in few days.
IPeehiY National MfeRigeacer.-
This paper is about 10 be enlarged
to exactly twice lis present sil', and
will then consist Of eight falio pages,
instead of four. as now and b re.olore.
This enlargement will begin with
the first number issued after the end
of the month Of June.
The subscription to the paper >
year will b. after the first day Of July
ensuing, Three Dollars per annaln;
being an advance. as will be pcrc, lived.
less by oac-half than she increase Of
cost of publication caused by the en-
largement.
For the long sessions Of Congress
averaging eight monlhs) the price will
be Two Dollars; for the short sessions
One Dollar per copy.
A reduction of23 per cent Tor one
fifth Of the foil chargt) will be made
to any one who shall order and pay
for, at one time, FIVE copies Of the
Weekly paper; snd a like reduction Of
% per cent, Tor one-founh Of the foil
CHARGE to any one who viii order and
pay for at any one time, len or more
copies.
No accoUnts being kept fn this pa-
per, it will not be forwarded 10 any
one unless paid for in advance, nor
sent any longer than The time for
which il is so paid for.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-19

or A Barcelona date Of tie third
of May. states that the Mexican pri-
vateer Unico, Of Vera Cruz, carrying
one gun and SO men, had captured in
the waters Of Africa, and brought into
Barcelona, the American brig Carmel
tia, los tons, Captain LittleGeld,
bound from Ponce, p. X. with coffee,
to Trieste. She was owned in Ken
nebunk. Maine.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-19

EpilGph for DR.. BraRdreih.-
"Here lies one who wished well TO the
contribution. - Boston Post.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-06-19

az 4 convict confined in the Pen.
itcntiary, Allegheny city, has made
a clock, tie works OF which are entire
~ composed OF leather. The clock is
in operation at the penitentiary.
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-05-04
PRINrED AMI pUBL1sHED WEEKLY By IONA
TUESDAY, MAI A, 1917,

man. "Well. have you heard from that
milk-and-water letter Of yours! | can't
call it mine.v
sYes here is the answer. Take a seat,
and ! wdl read it to you," sa!d the old
gentleman.
swell, let's hear III
sDEAR GEoReE: Ihave your kind and
gentlemanly note of yesterday, in reply
to my harsh, unreasonable, andsungeniIe-
manly one of the day before. We have
both been playing the fool; but You are
ahead Of me IN becoming sane. | have
examined, sinceI got your disposition for
a settlement, and II meets my views pre-
cisely. My foolish anger kept me from
seeing it before. Let our mutual friend,
Mr.. Fireman, arrange the matter accord
ing 10 the plan mentioned, and | shall
most heartily acquiesce. Yonrs, Sc.
aTHos. WiLLIAMs."
"IIe never wrote that letter in the
world!' exclaimed Singleton, starting to
his feet.
"You know his writing, | presume
said Mr.. Tfuenlan, handing him the let
ter.
Ats Thomas WiIiiams's own hand, as
| liye.!" calculated Singleton. on CHANGING
at the letter. MY old friend, Thomas
Williams, the best-natured fellow in the
world! he continued, his feelings UNDER
going a sudden and entire revolution.
"What a fool | have been!"
Sand what a fool | have been!." said
Thomas Williams, advancing from an adj
joining room, at the same time extending
his hands towards S.n LION.
God bless YOU, my dear friend" ex-
claimed Singleton grAsping his hand
s.Why, what has been The matter with us
BOTH"
"My young friends said old Mr. True
man, one of the kindestsIlearled men in
the world, rising and advancing towards
them, Il have known you long. and have
always esteemed YOU both. This pleas
ant meeting and reconciliation, you per-
ceive is of my arrangement. Now, let
me give You a precept that viii make
friends and keep friends. 1t has been my
motto through life, and don't know that
| have an enemy in the world. Il is,
"a soft answer furaefh away icfafh,
but grieDous woyds stu up anger"
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-05-04

A Coop ONE.-The Springfield Ga
zetie tells a good story about a clergyman,
who lost his horse on Saturday evening.
After hunting in company with a boy,
until midnight, he gave up in despair
The next day. somewhat detected at his
loss, be went into the pulpit, aud took for
his text the following passage from Job
40, that knew where | might find
hnnl''
The boy, who had just come in, sup
posing the horse was still the burden OF
thought, cried out
Il know where he isl He's in Dea-
con Smiths barn."
The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-05-04
SOMERSET, SOMERSET COUNTY, PA

Z 49,
ARRIVAL OF THE INDEPENDENcE.-This
noble ship, bearing the broad pennant OF
Commodore Shubrick. came TO anchor in
our harbor on Friday evening last. She
sailed from Boston on the 29lh of August.
Commodore Shubrirk, in virtue OF bis
rank, takes command of all the naval and
land forces here. He viii, we learn,
make a vigorous effort to establish at
once a civil government in California.
We have ourselves received .'Thc Ca
lifornian Extra" of the 2sth january,
which is principally occupied with the
details of the battles in the vicinity of
..San Gabriel, and at "Mesa,'' on The
9Th and 9th of January, which led to the
reeapture of the city Of the Angeles. or
these engagements we published a brief
statement yesterday, which appears 10 be
substantially correct. We copy, how
ever, from the Californian the following
annunciation of the victory:
News FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.-We
have received by special messenger the
result of the engagement near the Pue-
bio de los Angeles, between the American
forces under command of Commodore
Stockton, and the Californians, comman-
ded bv Gen. Flores. We consider the
war in California at an end. Ii will be
tile fist effort of Com. Shuhrick, now
commander-in-chief, to establish civil
government, a duty for which he is emf
nently qualified. Com. Stockton has per-
formed a brilliant achievement in his
march from San Diego to the Pueblo de
los Angeles, and in his signal success over
a r%esolute enemy. The following is his
General Order: