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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-09
List of Letters
I'd EMAINING in the Postohice al Lancaster,
II on the LIST day Of January, lS47.

ID EMAINING in the Postofhce al Lancaster
II, on the Is, day of January, lS47.
Allen Robert Collins Koelel Yakob
Asbury Benjamin Lewis Thomas
Burgs VIM /. Moore Hugh III
Barber } Allen Michigan Mrs Susan
Buiterield Justin McAuey X
Budd DanielH McReynolds : s
Baker Enos ) Mcdowell John
Bennor Johoacs Ocheluee Isaac
Barber John Quincy Mary f
Crawford Samuel Roberts Alonzo
Day Nancy Rus john
Eaton w Russls Bure
Fullerton Tnos VI Shannon John
Geer Augustus Slephens..A p
Huston Wells. Stephens Almond
johnson Francis VI Troxell David
Jones Leonard Town Levi
kepner David Underwood Willis
Kendall y W WesEhbarer Geo
keyes John
T. VI. BARBER, P. ".
Jan ., ls47. 44-3t,
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-09

~ The following extract from letter
written by one member of the late convention
20 another, will sufficiently er7.ain Itself to
the rank aud file
"Consider it settled stat you are to have
whe, you require, 100, terms ore high
something less ougt, 10 have satisfied YOU;
there are SO many lo provide igs Is the Con
eressional districts are % He divided you can
be sure OF the nominau2n i.r one tefm--aitet
that You may hare to siaed back.
wants sea, 10 Congress as bsa as yoo d.
We shall have 10 oif,r - lpdsssbip. or
course you arc willing, as ,h.s .eeefss h.s al.
hssion. You say Won have d1ubts wla.str
the Constitution will be adopted Tsrsw
doubts 10 the dogsi By - !, ~ssst 81. we
are all overheard wihout u0other p'Aek 10
cling to- To doubt !, is 10 81 - You say
have already expressed objections to some
features Of the Constitution and do no, ike
70 cratcfyh. No MISTER, gha, is 81, a,ooe
with. You 60 to Congress any iarif YOU Dc
what you can TO give us . chance 10 send YOU
Now the way Imset objections is this Tell
them tha, everything humsu. is imperfect
,hs, the exemption law is not quite fighi-nsy
it is z.gHsirous; that esteem ihe back article
a bad article. bot think it will BE- imperative
that the Constitution 10 The ms.a. Is very
democratic, &c, that the good oulweiebs tie
bad that we ought by Oh means to vote f5i
il, since il will be SO very easy 10 repeal O.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-09
Taken Up

Dl the subscriber Oh his premises, miles
I'D west ri Lancaster, a three year old dark
brown mlie-ie.t hind loot white. The owner WI.
--se prove property. pay charges ami take her
away. JOHNSoN MchlNLtE-
psc Il, 1916. f0-i1.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-09

DY the subscriber living a6ou, three milss
E9 northwest Of jamestown. Grant county. two
hrindle and white cows; one has crop off The
right ear. the other crop and an under bin on,
Of each ear. The owners viii please come prove
property, pay charges and take them away.
THOMAS LAIRD.
Dec II, 1876. 40-lt
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-09
Gambling on The nitar Of Hymen.


In one Of the villages in our county, there
was an occurrence this week, which excited
considerable interest. 1t seems that young
man had won the affections Of girl and inien.
ded TO marry her on Tuesday last. The young
lady had made her home with one of the eli
zens Of the village. who acted as a sort Of
guardian for her; and who Enormously opposed
the match, so far as he could influence the girl
by bis advice; aud so confident was he, that
sho would be governed by his counsel, that he
made a bet Of fifty dollars with The lover, that
she would not marry him on Tuesday The
stakes were up, and the whole village was dI.
vded in opinion as to the result Of the wager,
and several side bets were made, The guar.
dian, 10 strengthen his game, went TO the girl
and offered to give her the $50. if she would
refuse to BIO married on Tuesday she seemed
0 hesitate; but all the time meant 10 20 IL -
1t got through her handsome head of hair. that
il she married, she would win the so through
her husband any holc; and beside she loved
he lad better than cash, The excitement in
creased for the girl seemed to listen 10 her
guardian. However, on Tuesday morning,
she obeyGd the mandates Of ove-stood up
and was married-like man.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-09
Green Apples.

4 UST receiyeda few bbls Of excellent frutt
~ Nov p. 7, VI BARBER.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-09

China irce.eorn.--Mr John Tullis living on
Grant river, . miles S. L. Of Beetown, has
for several years cultivated this kind Of corn :
and has completely accimated il On piece
of rich bottom land, broken the year before
aai sowed with buckwhea,, Mr.. Tulhs plan
ted tree corn 90 the lirh Of May last. Tho
crop ho raised on "a Of an acre of ibis groood,
s~e~aNted 40 LaaLe'4 &c eonud cars: and me-
growth Of fodder, was very heavy thick as a
Jungle, 50 that person could scarcely travel
through i, although the hills were planted 81
and 1 3 fee, apart.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-09

o. The colored population of
Hayti have adopted new constitu-
ton, which provides that no white man
shall hold real estate or become a citi-
zen of the republic.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-09

Extract Of a letter dated off Tampco. Nov.
30, 1916 says: al record with pleasure a feat
OF no little daring. Lieut.. James l.. Parker
and Passed Midshipmen Hynson and Rogers
attached to the brig "Somers." recently con.
ceived the idea Of entering the barber Of Vera
Cruz, and directly under the guns of The "a
nous castle Of San Juan de Ulloa, burning a
vessel which lay at anchor or was moored to
massive rings in tho walls oc tho above for.
trcss. Having made due preparation, they
proceeded at nigh, to carry their plan out, and
actually got on board, took The crew Of the
vessel, some seven o. eight 10 number. as pris.
oners, set her on fro in different places, aud
then returned to tho Somers 10 safety.
This was certainly daring and gallant
feat, and reflects the highest credit upon the
chivarous officers and men concerned in it.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-09

JP Mr.. Clay arrived at New Or
leans on The 18th nit.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-09

(LT The citizens Of Worcester,
Mass, have presented a beautiful
sword @ Captain George Lincoln, Tor
his gallantry at PaIo Alto and Resaca
dc 10 Palma.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-09

y The remains of Major Ringgold were
euiombed al Baltimore on the 22d ultimo, with
a most imposing military ard civil funeral
pageant.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-09

~ Seven companies Of volunteers, of the
ten called for from South Carolina, have been
mustered into service, and are now encamped
at Magnolia, near Charleston. The other
are expected soon to arrive, when they will
start for the scene Of action.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-01-09

a. a London paper says, 900 stone cut.
ters Of that city, being ont Of employment, had
agreed 10 emigrate 20 Canada and the United
States
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-29

SEPARATION IirossIBLE.-The follow
ing is from the Courier des Etats I'm 5, OF
Saturday: A man and wife who had been
married ten years, we're established in the
mercantile business in the Street ST. Dennis;
having dispute, they resolved TO separate,
and agreed TO leave the decision Of their
matter to the justice Of the peace Of the
district. Accordingly they each went TO
state their grievances to the magistrate
I" Have you any childrenin asked he. eyes
sir" ''How many;" "Threr, Two boys
and girl, and exactly here lies the diff
Guilty, since we each wish TO have the cale
of two of them; decide."-" VIII you
abide by my decisioni" g Entirely" said
they both at once. "Very well, my good
friends, ! condemn YOU to have fourth
chlld, as ten you may each have too. } on
may then call on me again" The two
parties, we'll pleased, then Withdrew, de-
ferrng their separation for time Two
years had elapsed, and the justice had not
heard a word from the couple, until yester-
day, when he met the husband. All,
WE'LL" said the justice, 1" about that separa-
lion ~ "Always impossible instead Of
four children We now have tive."
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-29
COAL DEPOT.

lemons Whagf. near the Long Bridge.
THE Subscriber would respectfully intum his
i patrons and the public that he is receiving dali
the shove article Of its various kinds and qualities,
(which will make his present st ok equal,o any in the
District. consisting Of Butler Red Ash, Pine Knot,
Broad Mountain, Clover Hill, suitable for Cooking
ranges, radiators. CRATES, furnaces, etc.
have had, nj considerable expense, my yard
pankcd, and have encied comv,odious shed for
III reservation Of the cnaT from the dust and
weather and would state to those persons who may
obtain their stork Of me in the fall that in case the
quantity purchased should be found not suffi-
cicn Tor the seaaon, IN the case very frequently
only small advance will I've made on the price to
supply the def, iency.
would request the citizens generally 10 call he
fire making their purcha,es, as I am resolved to
dispose Of the article at reasonable rates.
N. D Each load accompanied by the certificate
Of q sworn wegker.
Orders will he received at The " Butler Coal Of
6ce;" Mr. 8. +. Mnssolet,i's Drug Store, On Penn
!ylvania avenue, opposite Cnlcman's H,ael or they
may he left will, MIR. John F. Caiian Dug Store.
corner Of 7th and Il streets; (ei,her Of whom will
ec' Up, fur me !; through the post Office or at the
Yard. on l3A street, near The Long B6dee.
sep 6--2aw6w JOHN PErTIBONE.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-29
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2S.

The Stock market is quiet Government
securities are at stand.
Flour is scarce: holders are somewhat
above the views of buyers-they are offer
ing to sell at $5,75, without finding pur-
chasers. Corn Meal is held at SO per bar
rel.
The receipts ofgrain are very light, and
those who have wheat for sale are asking
more than purchasers seem disposed to give.
Reds, good to prime, may be quoted nomi.
nally at ll5al20c. and white do. l30a lao C,
Nothing doing in corn; sales OF oats at 39a
dc; rye 7Sc.
Provisions and groceries remain unchan-
ged, but rather dull.
The cotton markc, is inactive and sales
have been made al decline Of per ID. since
the steamer.
Whiskey is selling at 81 cts. per gallon
in bbls,
The weather is very pleasant.
Nothing from Piusburg.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-29
Hietory OF the Mexican War.

We invite the attention Of the reader to the
following letter from MIR. josiah H. Folk TO the
Editor of the Union. In the whole range Of
our acquaintance we do not know man bet
Ter qualification the task he has undertaken than
Mr.. Polk. He Yields powerful pen, is a
conscientious seeker after truth. possesses Sc
we're judgment, and exercises ii without fear OF
favor, and is peculiarly delicious as a writer OF
history His mind is formed for this depart.
ment of human knowledge.
To The Editor Of The Union
Sin: That may not hereafter be accused
OF unfairness, have 10 request that you will
permit me 10 state through your paper, that
The History Of the par 10Th .Ncnieo, which !
took occasion several months ago TO inform
you was preparing, will not Interfere with
that more elaborate aud complete work which
recently had the pleasure TO see announced in
the Union, and for which prospectus has al
ready been issued. did intend to undertake
work like that just referred to; blu, my official
duties becoming too onerous 10 admitof this, |
changed the design, determining to leave il for
some one able 10 command more time. am
happy TO learn that it is already begun; and, il
the writer should think il may be in my power
TO render him any aid in the collection of ma,
terials or the like, hope, whoever he is, he
will command my services. They shall be
cheerlully rendered to the utmost Of my ability.
The work which have undertaken will not,
probably, exceed one large duedccimo volume. IL
will comprise narrative of the principal events
of the war; expeditions by land and sea, battles,
&C., with suitable illustrations and will be adapt
cd to the use Of schools and the circumstances of
e,,c rnnaiIer he n,s,,l all
to purchase the other more volumnous and costly
work. 1t will contain, also, relation Of the most
interesting incidents in the adventures Of small
parties and individuals with an appendix, consist
ing Of condensed biographies Of the officers killed
during the war, and anecdotes Of extraordinary
courage, good conduct, and magnanimity exhibit
ed by private soldiers, as far as they can be pro-
cured; with the names and residences--and natirc
States, if they can be obtained-of all the killed
and wounded, and Of those, also, who deserted to
the enemy, and appeared in arms against their
country.
10 the relatives and friends of those uho hare
fallen, or may yet .Eau, in The contest ,cith
.AleDico:
The undersigned respectfully invites your atten-
tion to the foregoing notice, and requests that you
will, as soon As possible, prepare the desired bio
graphes and anecdotes, and send them to him,
without, if practicable, tanng him ,oih he eIpense
Of transportation.
He desires particularly that these sketches may
contain clear aud striking delineations Of those
traits of character belonging 10 the subjects OF
try with patriotism and love of virtue.
Editors throughout the United States friendly to
this design will by publishing this notice, lay me
uudcr many and great obligations.
JOSIAH f. POLK,
Washington city, D. G..
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-29

Major Waddell, Mr.. Morse's opponent, Is run
ming him to the girth. At recent meeting at Far
mersyille, he used him up. He alluded 10 the fact,
says the ~ Orleans National, that while the great
soul Of Gen. Taylor was collecting its energies to
pass through the ordeal of his last, but greatest
battle, in the midst Of difficulties that would have
appalled, hearts not fashioned in the largest mould
pgmy generation of politicians, treading the car
peted halls Of an imbecile President, were plotting
schemes to degrade him in the eyes Of the Amesi-
can people, and the civilized world-and actually
did with the assistance of the sol di,an Represen
tative of this district, l. L. Morse pass, virtually
vote of censure against the Incompatible Gene
al
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Robinsons Buena Vista. The highest honors
ever await the artist who seize upon the critical
movements Of battle field and fasten them upon
canvass And were we a judge of the Olympian
we would award them all to Robinson in the preseh,
instance The picture itself presents reality to the
eye You gee the platenus, the hillccks, the gueys
the rolling ground in oil their completeness. The
whole scene is animate with life--the war life that
seeks to destroy man. 1t 10 impossible to gaze upon
this picture without feeling the blood quicken ils
pace within your veins, and participating, in i'm.
sginaon, in the terrible movements Of the bloody
day whose deeds il records. The artist has contrvej
with an admirable okill to give The impression Of
swift motion to the moving bodies and immortality
to the troops engaged in the battle. 1, is this differ.
ence that gives SO much reality to the picture. II
Robinson had never done any thing else in his life
this work would stamp him forever man of high
genius. We repeat, therefore, what we said yes,er.
day. Every iody who wishes master piecs for
his library, should go to the Sun Office and get O
copy without delay.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-29
NEW YORK, Sept. %.

.
The telegraph has recovered from the ef-
fects of The equinox, and the communica
ton is again perfect.
The market for flour is steady, and the
demand good, with rather an upward ten
depcy. The sales Of good brands to-da,
arc to the extent Of about 5000 barrels, a,
S5 rs for fresh ground old Genesee. Par
cells marked d. (bad) are selling at IA $4-
81, and those that have not passed inspec-
ton, at 4 ST. a SIS l23. Georgetown,
Baltimore, &C., is nominally held at 5 81
a Sc.
Wheat is firm, and there have been sales
to-day of new Gcnesee at l.22 81 .23.-
About 1000 bushels from New Orleans sold
at 81.
Corn is in good supply, and the tenden-
cy is rather upwards. The sales to- day are
90 900 bushels at "a sc cents for mixed
and &c a6S for bright mixed aud yellow.
The pork market is buoyant, and holders
are asking an advance Sales Of about :
100 barrels were made to-day at $l4 for
mess, and $40 IS for prime, being an ad-
vance since yesterday.
Cotton is heavy, with sales Of about 1000
bales. The market has downward tend
'ency, and is full ~ cen, below the cur
rent prices before the steamer. d..
The French steamer Philadelphia has
now been out thirteen days, and will prob
ably be in before the IIberna, which has
now been out but nine days. H..
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-29

New FASHION FOR HAIR. was anu
sed says N. Y. letter at new fashion
of wearing the hair which hns lately been
introduced by our super-eleganls, and which
saw in perfection last evening. The pc
culiar thing IN it is 10 reduce the whole
head to the state Of stubblc field, and be is
the most elegant man who comes nearest
TO having his sconce shaved periectlysmooll,.
One gent, last evening, wore his hair about
a quarter of an inch long, and as its color
was red, the effect was ludicrous enough.
The man looked as though his upper works
were Sc, ,hickly over with short, fiery bris-
ties. However; il others laughed he I'D
mircd, and both parties being well pleased,
the thing could not have been better.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-29
70 The Editor Of he National Jpnig :

10 the Editor Of the National Jphg.--
Sir: In the National Wing of the 2lst inst
there are some queries signed " Inlerroga,or,"
which propose 10 answer. SO far as concerns
myself, If no more.
First. Why has not the notice Of the Com
missioner of the Fourth Ward, in relation IL
the repairs of pavements, Given in April last
been attended 10, except in one instance and
why does he thus neglec, his duty 2
.irsper. The fact is, there was but bare one
notice given TO repair pavements in April last !;
and that, with some others given in June and
July, have no, been attended 10 by the owners
Of the lots, but will he by the Commissioner,
as soon as the Corporation payicr can do The
work. The notices given on the same day that
I" Interrogator" was notified TO repair his pave
nent, not square from Il street and Penn
sylvania avenue, (wl,h many Others given al
other times have been attended TO. Thus far.
the Commissioner has moi neglected his duty
Secondly. Why does the Mayor furnish a
room in the City Hall,o The Commissioner of
the Fourth Ward. and not 10 the commission
ers Of The other wards, who are equally emil
lied 10 this accommodation
.ins,cer. The City Hall is very convenient
for the Commissioner OF the Fourth Ward
but, il is presumed that the commissioners Of
the other wards would not thank The Mayor,
10 compel them 10 come 10 the City Hall TO
transact their business, when they can do il
with so much more convenience to themselves
at home. &.H
Once more. Does the Mayor intend TO he
standing candidate for life Tor the ayoral,y of
the city?
.4's,cer. have no doubt, myself, tina, " In
terrogator" is very anxious To know this TACT;
for, ii I'mistake not, he has been candidate
for that office two or three times already, aid
defeated, and perhaps intends to try it again 4,
the next election: But, it won't do--he cam,
come it.
Commissioner Of The Fourth Hard.
SlpTrMRER % 1917 -,
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TO The
VOLUNTEERS, CLAIMANTS, &c.
General Agency at tho City OF
JfnsLt9lorfO,, ~ n

SAMUEL S1'ErJINIUS. tCeneroI 4Qent, No.
- fpy Fable. Justice # he Peace. Dr.. respect
fully inform tho Volunteers and the Uui,ed States
Regulars, and tho representatives. of the iecea Ell
Soldiers, that he is prepan to undertake he .ettIc-
ment Of their Claims, with the DeIar men,s
at Washington. He will procure Bounty, Land
Warrants. Treasury Scrip. Pensions for the Wnu,l-
ed, Pensions duo Wi ows and Orphans of tho
deceased Soldiers. Arrearages Of ply for scivi.
ccs rendered, Mileage, or any other Claim or
Claims against the General Government, tina, NAV
be rorfdel to his management, will be speedily al.
tended to.
His terms are moderate.
He csn be consulted at any tire, tetwcen ire
hours Of O'Clock, A NJ, and o'clock, r. M, at his
Office on 18th street, opposite the Treasury Depart-
ment. sep 73m
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-29
BALTIMORE PATRIOT OFFICE. (,
1uEsDAy. Sent. %

FLOUR The supply Of Flour .contin-
ues light, and holders ot Howard st. brands
are firm in asking $685., al which price
about 600 bbs. in all have been sold this
morning there are, however, more sellers
Than buyers at these figures. About 400
bbls, sold yesterday at the same fgures.-
There were sales yesterday afternoon late
Of some 600 bbls. City Mills at $5,37sa5,-
43s, and small sale at $3.50, which latter
figures are now firmly asked, but no sales
are reported to-day. Rye Flour $i,l2s ;
Com Meal S3a3,l2s.
GRAlN.-Thc receipts Of Grain are UNI
usually light, and il is now asserted by those
who have an opportunity of knowing, that
The crop in Maryland will not he much
more than half crop, as to quantity
Prices are up and tending upwards. Sales
Of good to prime reds at Io8All7 cts; ord,
mary to good do. l0Oal0s CTS: white do.
l5al35 cts.-the latter figures for such as
is suitable for family -four. White Corn
6sa7O cts; yellow do. 60a62 cts; sales OF
Rye at 73a75 cts, and Of Oats at 35 to as
cts.-some choice lots a few cents higher.
BEEF CAI'rLE.-ihere were offered
at the scales, on Monday, 600 head beeves,
of which 400 were sold to CRY packers and
butchers, at prices ranging " to S2,S74per
100 lbs. on the hoof, equtl to $4a5,50 net,
and averaging about S2,i3s gross. Of ahe
above, lO2 head were driven to New York
and 3S left over unsold.
HOGS.-Salcs at $6,5oa7, and in good
request.
PROVISlONS.-Ihis market is without
any special change. Sales yesterday OF
prime Pork at s 10, cash, and Mess do. $l3,
4 mos. Nothing doing in Beef. Sacs Of
Bacon Shoulders ON Saturday and yesterday
at Sas, cts. aud some very prime parcels
brought s! cts. Sides have declined. Sales
at S.aSA cts. Prime Hams | cts, and a
sale of 800 Schooiey's family Hams al Il
cts, No sales Of Lard, and no change tc
notice in prices.
WilISKEY. This article is dull. Small
sales al 26a27 cts. per gallon in hhds and
bbls.
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NOTICE II!
NO HUMBUGGERY.

To Houskeepers. and all 10 ,ohom itmay concern:
4 impression appears 10 prevail in the District.
~ that no place, can CONS etc with the North.
'nr cheat and good work; to eradicate this erroni-
nus impression, the subscriber would respectfully
inform INCONSISTENCIES, and the public in general,
that he has opened new establishment on Pcn.syl.
rania Avenue, between 18th and 18th STREETS,
ouih side for the purpose of carrying on the Pic.
'ure Frame usincss, in oil it, various branches.
He will manufacture al kinds Of Portrait P,efurs,
and Looking Ghass Frames, Boz Corniaiing. de-,
&C., VI tho best material, and in tho neairst Manner
7wenfy Fire per cenf cheaper than ever before o.
ferei in this District. .
N. b. All kinds Of REeILDINs dnnc; also
Looking Glass Plates, inserted in old F,enrs.
Al orders executed with the greatest despatch.
Terms cash on delivery.
sep z I'm Hth JOHN WAGNER