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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-03-20
Col. RClllOn.

By the letters which give below our feaderS
viii learn with great regret no doubt that Mr.. beh
ton has declined the appointment OF Mayor General
m the army Much as this determination is to be
regretted it must be admitted that the reasons which
he pives for it are sufficient. The plan Which he
would approve of conducting the war; differs from the
views of both Scott and Taylor Scott is for conquer
ing the Castle of San Juan, aud every thing else as
he goes so as not leave enemy in the rear :;
TayIor's notions accord with those OF Mr. Calhoun,
and partake OF the spirit of Z" mastery inactivity.
Benton would probably prefer TO march right into the
heart of the country evyng supplies as he proceed
ed and dictate the of peace III the city OF Mex
ico 1t would be useless for him to accept Of COM
mand underScott and Taylor; and as Congress failed
to give authority the President by law to appoint
Mr. Benton to the chief command, ii ought to have
done, there is no other alternative proper for Mr..
Benton, than that which he has adopted 1t IS amen-
table that the successful prosecution, and speedy
ending of the war; as well the interests of the
democratic party and country have been sacrificed OF
endangered for the qualification Of aspirants to the
Presidency.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-03-20

()N[y-Some coored men in New York are publishing
paper which they call The Rams Horn" It's
crooked title would lead to suppose 1t to be a
whig paper.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-03-20

Since the tariff went into operation (three
months) there has been imported into the United
States from foreign countries, nearly, quite ten
millions n specie
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-03-20

WASHINGTON CITY, March 10, 1917.
SIR:-Please to receive as mark OF my respect,
copy of the following letters, which explain the
circumstances under which | decline to accept the
appointment of Major General In the army.
Respectfully, sir, your obedIent servant,
THOMAS IL. BENTON.
To the Hon. MIR. WICK, Of the House o. Reps.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-03-20
To MAJ. Gen. THOMAS II. BEvToN,
Washington City.

WASHINGTON. TUESDAY EVENING, March 9, 1917.
SIR y our ctier of this days date IS just recev
ed; and seeing reason for further reflection. and
wishing to avoid Ill delay in offering the army, have
written note 10 the AdJutan General to be delivered
at his office the morning, declining to accept the
appointment of Major General in the army, so kindly
offered 10 me by you, and SO honorably confirmed by
the Senate.
have the honor to be, sir, with great respect,
Your friend and fellow-citzen,
THOMAS Ii. BENTON.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-03-20
To the PRESIDENT.

WASHINGTON CITY March 9, 1917
Sir - have given your letter of the 9th instant,
the consideration which lis importance demands. In
rendering to you the appointment of Major General
in the army, | earnestly desired that the country
should have the advantage of your conceded ability
and military knowledge your intimate acquaintance
with the Mexican character, and your familiarity
with their language and political condition.
immediately after your nomination as Major Gene
raj had been unanimously confirmed by the Senate
carefully examined the question: whether possessed
the power to designate yOu-a junior Major General
to the chief command of the army the field. The
result Of this examination is am constrained to say,
settled conviction my mind that such power has
not been conferred upon me by the existing laws.
am fully sensible Of the exalted patriotism which
could alone have induced you to make the personal
sacrifices to which Won would be- subjected, in
ing even the chef command Of the army IN Mexico
and duly appreciate the you have assigned,
and which may, fear, prevent you from accepting
your appointment Major General. If, on further
reflection. such should be your decision, shall learn
IL with deep regret.
| am, sir, with nigh consideration,
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES X. POLK
To Maj. Gen. Thomas II. BENTON,
WASHINGTON CITY
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-03-20

To the Minister of Justice and Ecclesiastical Affairs
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-12-07
Cheese VS.. Cannon Shot.

Inc greatest ammunition that we have heard
OF lately, was used by the celebrated Com
modore Coe, of the Montevidian Navy, who,
in an engagement with Admiral Brown, of the
Buenos Ayrean service, fred every shot from
his lockers.
What shall we do, sir." asked his first
lieutenant; we've not asingle shot aboard
round, grape, canister, and double headed,
are all gone.' f
:" Powder gone, ehT asked Coe.
" No, sir got lots of that yet"
We had COMPOUNDED hard cheese-a
round Dutch one, for desert at dinner to-day,
don't you remember it p said Coe.
=" I ought to- broke the carving knife in
trying to cut it, SIR"
"Are there any more aboard ?"
"About two dozen-we took 'em from
droger."
"Will they go into the Is Founders"
By thunder, Commodore, but that's the
idea. I'll try them," cried the first huff.
And in few minutes the fire of the old
"Santa Maria" Goes ship,) which had ceased
entirely, was re-opened, and Admiral Brown
found more shot flying over his head. Di-
rectly one of them struck his main mast, and
as it did SO, shattered and flew in every di-
rection.
What the devil is that which the enemy
is firing" asked Brown-but nobody could
tell.
Directly another one came in through a
port and killed two men who stood near him
then striking the opposite bulwarks, burst
into finters. .......l. .=..a j.rt
"By Jove, this is too much; this is some
new tangled plixhan or other-I don't like
EN- at all - cried Brown; and then as four
or five more of them came slap through his
sails, he gave the order to fill away ana actual
ly backed out Of the fight, receiving parting
broadside of Dutch cheese.
This is an actual fact, our informant was
the first lieutenant of Goes ship.-Momitor.
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-12-07
Sense of Responsibility in Camels.

/
The camels with which traversed that
part of the desert were very different in their
ways and habits from those which you get On
a frequent route. They were never led
There was not the slightest sign of track in
this part of the desert, but the camels never
failed to choose the right line. By the direc-
ton taken at first starting they knew, sup
pose, the point (some encampment) for which
they were to make. There is always leading
camel, Generally, believe, the eldest, who
marches foremost, and determines the path for
the whole party. If it happens that no one
| OF the camels has been accustomed to head
the Others, there is very great difficulty in
making start. If you force your beast for
ward for moment, he will contrive to wheel
and draw back, at the same time looking at
one OF the other camels with an expression
and gesture exactly equivalent to aprez vous.'
The responsibility of finding the way is cyl
IDENTIFY assumed very unwillingly. Afte, some
time, however, it becomes understood that one
OF the beasts has reluctantly consented to take
the lead, and he accordingly advances for that
purpose. For a minute or two he goes on
with much indecision, taking first one line
and then another, but soon, by the aid of some
mysterious sense, he discovers the true direc-
ton and follows it steadily from morning to
night. When once the leadership is establish
ed, you cannot by any force, induce junior
camel to work one single step in advance of
the chosen guide.
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-12-07
Woo me, and Win me.
BIT G.. GUs BANKS.

BY G. LINnGUs BANKS.
Woo me, and win me--but none of your joking,
For fatiery and flirting never was made;
To be tantaliZed, sir, is SO very provoking,
I'D Father by half live and die an old maid.
Do you think Pm belle, at your will to be nded
Not so, sir ; in my way, the belle you must ring;
Till then though your heart, like your phrases.
alb, unded
In love Il would be free bird on the wing.
Woo me, and win me-and no one knows better
How wOman's fond heart may be captured and won
But none of those VOWS, such as breathed in your
letter, Ia ft., s4s. .tf-raf I..it ..
About love OUTLYING the rose and the sun.
The rose only blooms, as we know, for season,
The sun us every day ceases to shine,
Enrap, if you can, other hearts with such treason
But practice, not precept, alone shall have mine.
Woo me, and win me-but pray keep your distance,
And sing you like about Glowing the fair"
Or else shall certainly call for assistance s, Z
To show you the door, where you'll get some fresh
air. 4 a. f'rleG rur ttt.Es I
or use, my dear sir, is your signing and blinking,
Like some doing owl, snugly lodged on his perch
My heart may be won-and the right way, Pun think
ing,
Il TO enter our names in the big book at church. g
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-12-07
The Magnetic Telegraph.

What mean the miles of cleaning wire
Stretched OIt aiar DER hill and plain,
As if 10 string some massive lyle
10 ring out Earlh's redeelnlng strain!
1t is Tyre, whose every string
Shall vibrate TO the praise of Man;
Such tfibute to his genius bring
As meier was paid since Time began.
1t Is the masterpiece of Earth
The climax OF all human might
When Man, fOrgetful of his birth,
lntringes on JEHovAH's right.
1t is the path where lightnings fly
Obedient to Mans lordly will,
Who forced them from their native sky,
And chaiued them down on every hill.
Once they were messengers of God,
And flashed through Heavens reInotest span,
But now they've left their high abode,
10 herald out the ways Of Man.
No more We'll trust the carrier dove,
Or iron steed, or tagging gale,
But call the liglitnings from above,
10 spread the news and tell the tale.
They fer outspecd the rolling Earth,
Aud put the car of Time aback-
Before the Future has its birth
'Tis past upon the spirit track.
That track-the great highway of Thought
Where distant nations CONVEX Use hold
Ere word rs said or deed is wrought,
'Tis whispered round and round the world.
From East TO West-frOm pole to pole
Wherever Man has pressed the sod
The every thought of every soul,
Is omnipresent like as GOD.
1t binds the nations all in one,
And thrills its pulse throughout the union,
Till every kingdom, tribe and tongue,
Shall live and act in full communion.
=#5.. L.t- ..IJ.4=t4 .t.. NJ Y. Iribane.
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-12-07
One Day Later from Europe.

By the arrival Of the packet ship New York
from Havre, we have Que day later dates
from Paris. The following are the only
items of interest in the French journals:
A letter from the Pope, Containing some
implied censures upon the Sunderbund and
recognizing the Diet, as the proper and legiti-
mate representative Of Swiss nationality, has
been published. The army of the ssantons of
the majority was estimated at abfat 10000
volunteers still pouring in from all quarters.
In Italy excitement still reigns. On the au-
thority of letter FROM Ferrara it is said that
the Cardinals had, in council added an article
to the new constitution declaring that'lthe
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-12-07
To those we Love.

To those we love, to those we love,
The dear, the kindred hearts,
That JOY when we rejoice, and weep
When grief its gloom imparts
Whose kind and gentle whispers fall,
As music's sweetest tone,
With accents ANGEL like, to make
Our very souls their own!
To those we love, 10 those we love,
Affection's wreath belongs,
The guerd0n of our sweetest strains,
The tiibute or her songs.
Dear, gentle friends your winning smiles
Where Joy and love unite,
Have to our saddest nome nts brought
: A solace and delight;
And they have hushed our fearful sighs,
When, fearful and oppressed,
The spirit dropped and sorrow reigned
Unlorded in the breast
While whispered words of tenderness
The troubled bosom Gained,
Until the weary heart reposed,
In golden hope embalned !!
Oh !'love is to the human heart
What sunshine Is to flowers;
And friendship is the fairest thing
In this cold world of ours.
Where'er the radiant lusire's shed
There richer beauty smiles
Than nature scattefs on the shores
OF oceans sunny isles.
They bring full JOY to Thrill the heart
OF savage and of sage;
Their lights adorn the hours of youth
And gild the years Of age.
For those we love, for those we love,
Our hearts will fondIy Irvine
The offering that affection wreathes
On friendships holy shrine.
To them we owe the happy hours
That blend with memory's dream;
That bless us while we glide adown
Times evei flowing stream.
And oh for them we still would crave
The blessing from above
That purest joys may crown the days
Of those dear ones we love.
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-12-07
ExPR ESS E S.

Child & Co.'s Portland and Boston Express, and co
uected with other Expresses to all parts of the Unit
States the Canadas and Europe leaves Portland for
South, daily at u A. M. and P. M. Returning twi
daily Office 80 Exchange St., Portland.
Longley & Co.'s Great Southern Express leaves Pc
daily. Office, 7s Exchange ST., Portland
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-12-07
Life.

"We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not
breaths
In feelings, not in figures on a dial. ai.a9 O..
We should count time by heartthrobs. He most lives
Who thinks most-feels the noblest-acts the best.
Life's but means unto an end-that end,
Beginning, mean and end to all things-7God."i
Festus.
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-12-07

When the soft tear lis silently down from the eye,
Take no note of its COURSE detect the slow sigh;
From some spring or sorrow its origin fowF,
Seme te nder rene brance thst weeps as II goes"
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-12-07
MUSIC! MUSIC!!

THE subscriber has on hand large and good as
sortment of sheet music, and is constantly re-
living all the new fast as il is published. ~ 8 80
Teachers Supplied on reasonable Terms =
a'ti de- 81. = - - REUBEN SAWYER
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-12-07
THE DAILY TRIBUNE

CHAMBERLAIN, HAINES g. PlUMMER,
rA" AT $500 PER ANNUH,
PAYABLE WITHIN THREE MONTHS.
1c-The Tribune viii he phblishe Immediately af-
ter the arrival of Southern and Western Mail
and in season to be forwarded by the Eastern Mail.
IL will contain all the latest from the South and
West, together with the latest Foreign and Domestic
Shipping Intelligence, cialReports state of
Publication Office ON Front, nea, hesdof Arch
Street.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-07
REVENGE.

Danish all malignant and revengeful
thoughts. A spirit Of revenge is very
spirit of the devil than which nothing
makes a man more like him, and nothing
can be more opposite to the temper which
Christianity was designed to promote. If
your revenge be not satisfied, it will give you
torment now: il it be, it will give you great
er hereafter. None is greater selftormen-
tor than malicious and revengeful man, who
turns the poison Of his own temper in upon
himself. The Christian precept on this case
is, "Let not the sun go down upon your
wrath" and this precept, Plutsrch tells us,
the Pythagoreans practised in literal sense
"who, if at any time, in a passion, they
broke out into opprobrious language, before
sunset gave one another their hands, and
with them discharge from all injuries
and so. with mutual reconciliation, parted
friends. Moore.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-07

DEFINITION OF KIss.-A kiss is thus
defined in a lOve-letter written in the year
1879, and translated from the German -
" What is a kiss? A kiss is, as it were, a
seal, expressing our sincere attachment--the
pledge Of future union-a dumb, but at the
same time, audible language Of loving heart
"a present, which, at the time that it is CIV
en-, is taking from us the impression on an
ivory coral press--a crimson balsam for a
love. wounded heart-a sweet bite of the lip
an afectionate pinching Of the mouth-a
delicious dish which is eaten with scarlet
spoons-a sweatmeat which does not satisfy
our hunger-a fruit which is planted and
gathered at the same time-the quickest ex-
change of questions and answers of two low
ers-the fourth degree Of love-"
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-07

JACK AND HIS LADY LOvE.-A curious
circumstance was lately witnessed by a gen.
tleman. while on his tour in the West Of
England "A sailor repaired to Plymouth
church with his lass for the, purpose Of be-
ing married. When he arrived at the place
appointed, the usual questions were put to
him, and amongst the rest, the name Of his
fair one s.As for that, said Jack, "haDs
me il | know; all know about her is, that
| took her in tow yesterday afternoon, and
that her name is Bet
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-07

A WINTER AT SPIrzsEaGEN.-The interior Of
Spitzberpen has never been habitable. Last Oc-
tober party set out for this destination. 1t was
composed Of fifteen gentlemen, of sound con-
stitutions, accustomed to cold, and excellent
huntsmen. They established themselves in the
small Island OF Barents, part OF the northern
group where no man yet had resided, and which
was ouly frequented by the more valuable Of the
animals Of the country. In short time, howev-
er, six of them, in spite Of their precautions
and hardy constitutions. died from intense cold.
The remaining nine lately arrived at Archangel
with much booty; bat not ill they had expert
enced the most intense suffering from various
causes, the sbssncs Of daylight being one Of the
principal.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-07

A HIT At Ma. JOHN O'CoNNELL, THE NEw
LKAprs-Leader quotha! leader. look ye
gentlemen, IL one that leads. A national leader
Il one that loads a nation. But fat young
gentleman of five and thirty, without eloquence
to sway the multitude, or passion to stir them,
or Imagination to elevate them. or humor to
please them, u be lsaasr l-NetSeR.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-07

Marriage is feast where the grace is some
times better than the dinner.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-07
r X 3 " = .
IE DUTY OF MASTERS;

IAN nreached in the Presbyterian Church,
|6snyiile, Ky., BY the Rev. JoHs {. fouNe,
D. Published BY the members OF the
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-07

ANS 4, 4; "Masters give unto your
(shst which is Just and equal, knowing
- have master in heaven.
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DR.. BEACn'S PRACTICE l. MEDICINES.

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4ESH ARRIVAL OF SPRING
GOODS.
MAY 3lst. 1917!

EAY, mATHEWS n co. have this day re-
- eeived by Adams Cos Express direct from New York
genera! variety the styles Goods selected dur
Ing the last week by Mt Gay person, from
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earlier period Of he season.
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handsome Sik Grenadines Plaid Zrplynns Lawns OEandic,
Printed satin stripe aud Paid French Bauagss:
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black Pi and Rich SATIN figured Amuie silks Embroidered
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Ladies travelling Dresses Swiss muslhs dotted
mhourrd IN white aud eolo plaid French Fog 18Th
Ginghans handsome French Capes and Chem
% French Cuses Canton Grape and Berage Sears
plain worked and sk clicked Cotton
with all the additional variety the season and prrent de
mants OF Fashion
In their Staple Department found an e.tensiy.
OF useful and desinhc goods. nv 81
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-10

ID III. TAYLOR RESPECTFULLY INvITrs THE
ATTENTION PURcnGsERs his Stock Piano Forte. AT
the above Esbishment feeling they VIII civ. .,t
action every respect All his Pano,ate warranted ana III on
ta subject TO be returned Il Condau additions
nm To present at all times asiomen ali
the fashionable styles of finish and MaboRany
"" also offers for sa Piano Fores from greater variety Of
greatest advantages in the Of selection. sole Agent
TOT the bet AMI most calculated country md in Ger
any No on run the least risk Piano Of
" I-yof THY every thing he represents u be- Power
sweetness h'd Brshey of Tone happily
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Of the art wnten gwen with each Insrumen Mt
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Prices nelung packing $500 oOO 97o $50 as 500
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~ large stock Of Classical and STANDARD Music
aud he b