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Cen. Taylor,s Letter to the Hon.
j. R. lngers0Ts.

| We have been aware for some time,
that few weeks since, the Hon J. K.
Ingersoll received letter from Gen. Tay-
lor. The New York Courier notices il
thus. and also explains the reason why
Mr.. Ingersoll deemed it proper to with
hold the letter from publication:
"rhe letter is dated the Sd of August,
I847, at the Head Quarters of the Army
of Occupation in Mexico. II commences
by stating that he lGen. Taylor is ga
Wing, not an ultra partisan Whig. but a
| decided Whig;" that no one could have
observed the debate IN the Congress Of the
last session on the attempt to censure
him for the capitulation of Monterey,
conducted mainly on "parfy grounds" !"
and doubt afhe complexion ofhis' lMr)
"poiifics." That he has held commits
sion In the army Of the United States for
forty years-this commission being one
Of the last issued by Mr.. Jefferson; that
in the last Presidential election he adyo-
Gated The election Of Mr.. Clay, belle wing
that he and his friends "AssIxILATED"
more 10 the principles of Mr.. Jefferson
than their "oPPoNENTs."
General Taylor proceeds then to define
his present position,--that he does not
think himself qualified for the Prcsiden-
CIV; that he would willingly postpone his
name 10 secure The election Of Mr. Clay,
or any Of the distinguished men of the
same school now presented to the public.
II, however, the people Of the United
States shall spontaneously elect him, he
shal. feel himself bound to serve; but that
he viii not accept of party nomination
"erciusireig." That If he should be e.
lected, he will 60 into Office unpledged
to any particular course; that he was de-
iernined TO carry out the intention Of the
trainers of the constitution, of whom two
referring 10 Washington and Madison)
were among the early Presidents of the
country; and that he is determined in such
case to be the President of the nation and
not of ssPARTy."
This letter is, we understand, the most
full and satisfactory exposiIiomof Gen.
Taylor's views, vet givenby him. Mr..
tHgersoll will not consent 10 It's publica-
ton, because il is an answer 70 letter
forged by some Individual and PHport-
ing TO have been written by Mr.. Inger-
soil, when no such letter was ever writ
ten by him.
We think Mr.. Ingersoll rightin the po-
sition he has taken; bat we hope he will
take the proper measures to relieve him.
self from the difficulty, and obtain the
consent of Gen. Taylor TO lay this inter-
esting document before the public
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IMPORTANCE OF ONE VoTE.-The ma
jority for Skunk in Mercer county over
Gen. Irwin is ONE! and the Wings lost
one Of the members OF the Legislature by
six votes, one Wing candidate for the Lc-
gislature, and the Wing candidate for
Senator being elected.
In Washington county. George V.
Lawrence, one of the Wing candidates
for the Legislature, was defeated by
TWELVE voies.-Pcnn. Tel.
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DISPATCHES TO GEN. SCOTT.

The Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore Sun, under date of the 2ftl
instsnt, says
The Secretary OF State has, to day,
despatched messenger to Gen. Scott on
business of an important character--pro-
baby in relation to the course Gen. Scot
rs TO take in regard to the future offers oI
peace that may be made. Mr.. Lewis F,
Traistra is to take out the dispatches, and
goes tomorrow morning ia the Southern
train.
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SOmerset E0atnfu. SIS.


.sssasss<< IT an Orphans Court held
sM0eE u al Somerset IN aud for said
County on shc solh day Of An-
gust. lSa.. Before the Hon
orsble judges shereof.
On petilioa of Abraham Philippi for a
decree of specific performance Of con-
tract entered inIu rs John Phhppi. ESQ
in his lifetime iill Adam FriIz and Pc
ter Philippi for tract of land situate in
Milfnrd township. On motion Of Mr..
kimmel the Court grant rule on The
heirs and legal representatives oi John
PhliFpi, tIeceased-and oil persons can-
rerned except those who have waived
TO appear al an adjourned Orphans Court
10 be held al Somerset on Monday the
22d day of November. i847, and shew
cause if any they have. why specific
performance nf contract entered into by
The said John Phiiip7,. decd. in his life
time, with Adam Frlz and Peter Philip
pi should not be derree,i agreeably 10 the
lrne inien, and meaning thereof, and a.
greeabiy 3" the act Of assembly in such
ease made and provided. for the purpose
Of completing The lille 10 The said Adam
Fritz and Peter Philipni, &c.
To the heirs and legal representatives,
"f John Philippi. Esq. deed. and all o.
tier persons concerned, except those
who waived.
Yen laying aside all business and ex-
snses are hereby cited to be and appear
before an adjourned Or, ,,hans' Court to
be held al Somerscl on Monday Sepiem-
her e2d, ls47, and shew Cause if any
they have, why a specific Performance
Of conirart shouId NOT be granted. enter
ed into bp John Philippi. Esq. deed. in
his lifetime With Adam Fritz and Peser
Phlipyi. should not be dccreed sgreea-
bly, to the true extent and meaning there
of and agreeably TO the act Of assembly
in such case node and provided, for the
purpose o. completing the title to the
said Adam F.iz and Peter Phihppi, &c.
Herein fail not.
Given nnder nv hand and seal Of said
Cont this SOih day Of August. A. ID.
Is47. WMs H. PICKING,
noy2. .iS47. Clerk.
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County. s.

SoDieTrcf County. 50.
,,ss.s.:ss A 4 an adjourned orphans
sgMGG< n curt held at Somerset,
.sSs9ss in and fer the county of So
- merseI.. on the 7ih day of Sep
temher, A. ID. ls47. Present
the Honorable Jeremiah s. Black, Presi-
denr, and George Chorpenning and
john MeCarly associate Judges VI the
same c0url.
0B petition Of reier Herring the court
grant rule ON the Executors Of Adam
GundIe. deceased. Adam Maurer and
Henry j. lIeIple trustees for the sale Of
the Real Estate Of John Gundle, de-
ceased, widow and heirs OF John GundIe,
deceased, Joseph Miller the purchaser
and oil other persons interested, to ap-
pear al an adjourned Orphans court, TO
be held Al Somerset on Monday the 22d
day Of November. ls47. and then and
there slinw cause if any you have, why
the said Adam Alsnrer and Henry J.
lIeiple trustees as aforesaid. should not
pay the petitioner Peter Herring. the
sum Of Eve hundred dollars with the in
ieresi due thereon from the years 1896,
1879, 1882. 1898, aud 1888, respeciive-
lv, out Of The funds arising from The sale
nf the Real Estate Of said John GundIe,
deceased.
Tu the Executors Of Adam Gundle.
decreased, Adam Nsurer and flenry J.
iIriple. trustees for the sale Of the Real
Eslsie of Dohu Gunde. decreased. Joseph
Miller tie purchaser Of said Real Estate
and all oihrr persons Interested
Ynu laying aside all business and ex-
cuses are hereby riird Ia be and appear
before an adjourned Orphans CourI to
be held al Somerset on Monday the 22d
day Of November. A. ID. Is47, then and
there 10 show rance il any you have.
why you should mol pay The peiitiun.r
Peter Herring. out of the funds arising
from the sale uf the real estate Of John
GundIe. deceased. she sam Of i've hun
dsed dollars with tie interests due shere-
on from the years 1925. 1880. 1852.
1885. and 1858. '.hersin fat not ;"
Given under nv hand and The seal Of
said couu. Al Somerset September 7.
ls47.
w. III .PlCKENe.
October %. l641. Clerk.
lob PRINTIN
NEATLY AND ExPEfi1lOUSLY
sSEersEp ar fHts ovf3ek.
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Ne10 Advertisements.
STRAY STEER.

A NAME 10 the premises Of The sub
~ scri5er residing in Milford town.
ship. about the Goth of last August,
R ed steer.
supposed TO be , years old last spring.
no ear marks; the owner is requested TO
come i"rward. prove properly. pay char
gcs. and take him away. or he will be
disposed Of according TO law.
nov2-'47. 3ls DANIEL BAKER
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THE RESIIL.TIN OHIO.

The Columbus State Journal sof last
Saturday says that returns of the late cleo
ton IN Ohio have been received sufficient
TO warrant the announcement that the
parties will stand in the next Legislature
as fellows:
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FROM rnE PITTSBURGH AMERICAN.

Ma. EDlroR-
If any young Wings say to you that
they did not attend the election because
of the rain, just tell them that James Me-
Farland. of Wilkins township, over IS
wears Of age, walked three miles through
the rain, with staff in each hand TO the
polls, and glad OF the opportunity OF de-
posting his vote against our unrighteous
rulers. Shame on the dry weather vo-
ters. I'll.
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WILL meet at the Byceum room on FRI
day evening next. at o'clock.
Question for discussion.-Ought the
publication of Ashcistical and Lycentious
writings, be suppressed by law.
Leaders in Debate. Hugus & Kimmel.
Declaimer. J. d. Roddy.
Essayist, r. M. Kimmel.
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N. b. The High Court Of Appeal COM
posed Of the three commissioned officers
and lst and I'd Sergeants. will he held on
the same day at the Captains office, at
3 o'clock, p. M. or Immediately alter pa
rade. for the purpose of hearing aud deci-
ding upon all appeals for fines imposed
since April, 1915, and of exonerating the
collector from such fines as cannot be col
lected. Those members who have con-
stantly absented themselves from parade
and who are determined not to parade a.
gain, must paw up all arrezrages Of fines
and for good cause shown 10 the Court Of
Appeal, they may be discharged.
The collection Of all fines not then re-
mitied, will be Immediately enforced to
the utmost extent of the law without fear
or favor. BY order Of the Captain.
II. r. MARSHALL, o. s.
November 9, 1877.
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EPTHaNKsoIyING.- Skunk has
issued his proclamation setting apart
Thursday, the 25ih day Of November
next, as IA day ofsolemn thanksgiving TO
Almighty God;" and recommending that
..the citizens of this Commonwealth do
abstain on that dav from all their ordinary
worldly avocations-asscmble in their re-
spective places Of worship-hurnble them
selves before the almighty, for their sins,
individual and national-render Him their
hearty thanks for His many and great
mercies - deprecaic the judgments our
transgrcssions have merlted-bcseech Him
than peace may be speedily restored, and
the blessings we now so richly enjoy,
may be continued TO US and TO ours, down
10 the latest generation, and that the
whole family OF man, united in one vast
brotherhood. iEay share in His richest
mercies. ."-Lanc. Trib.
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SENATE.
Majority

Wing majority on joint ballot EIGHT.
This. under the circumstances, is very
gratifying Fesnlt
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The Encarnaiion prisoners were re-
Gently paid off at New Orleans. They
numbered in all 92 msn. and Uncle Sam
gave the .boys" nearly sl7, 900 for their
services.
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TENNESSEE,

The official vote for Governor Of Ten
nessee, as declared by the Legislature OF
the State, now in session, is as follows:
Neil S. Brown, (whig) 6i,372
Aaron Y. Brown, Dem. 60,0o4
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Sheep and Hogs.

one broad wheeled wagon. piows and
harrow. grain in the ground and by
the bushel. hay by the ton. one thrash
ing machine, one wind mill, one ten
plate stove and pipe, hathaway stove and
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Somerset Guards Attention

YOU will parade in from, Of the
Court House, in Somerset bor-
ough, on Friday the l2lh inst,
precisely at one o'clock, p. NJ.
A full attendance is desired. as n
mendnents to the Constitution
will be submitted to the company
for adoption.
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Public S ale.

TSHERE viii be sold at public sale at
II the residence of the subscriber in
Somerset township. on Friday the l2ih
day Of Noyembe! next. horses. colts,
cnWs v0,ttg rattiP
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Eight Dav Clock,

bfiIsFeaas and betIdsng, wi:h variety Of
household furniture 10 numerous te meH-
lion. Sale TO commence at 10 O'clock
on said dav. where due attendance and
a reasonable credit will be given by the
subscriber. Conditions made kaewn on
day Of sale.
SIMON CHORpENNTNt.
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FoR SAIE.

DY the barrel or gallon, . lot ofpfimr
I'D whiskey. at
nos2 sANNER'S STORE.
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,ssasss<. III an Orphans Court held
81 "a al Somerset IN aud for said
County On siae som day Of An-
ssss gust. lSs.. Before the Hon
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evasion. This dialogue is the mode c
thousands in The sister isle
lis this III. ncslts, Dad TO Cotkr ls 1t 10
Cork you are goingt' Yes bot my qu.'-
ZION is as to the nss It road '"hy' "'s
road is as near as tina, on the other side OF
the hill. fol neilh,r Of ,hsm 10 sny road al
ALT Then which way ought TO gof 'on
that depend, on your honor's own liking
Perhaps yon wooldn't like 10 90 back a.
gainl' Certainly not But. one wore Tor
all, my good fellow; do you know anything
abou. any kind ofa road horef 'Thsfs
now; if your honor had ssked that before
could have ,oId you al once Out with u
,hen.' Hby truth is your honor that am
t singer in these parts-and The oes' 'nIng
that YOU can do is 10 stop ill somebody
comes thai knews oil the wa,i stupid
s.onndreIi why did.you not Say sos nfs'
Stupid! that's all my thanks. But Why did
no, your honor eek me if be o ged TO The
place! that ould have settled 'he business
Take fools advice and stop whtre you arf'
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PRETTY GOOD.

Who is The author of the following we
kropno'. 1t was found in an ole news
osper ,ha. looked as # ii was printed when
Adam was boy.
Sambo was a slave 10 master who was
,nsli,ulionsly addicted TO lying. 8 moo
being strongly devoted TO his master had
by dnI of long practice. made himself an
atep, ~ giving pausibliIly 70 his masters
largest stories.
One day when the master was entertain
ing company in his customary manner a
mone other marvellous facts he related sn
,nciden, which took place in one Of his
hunting excursions.
i fired at a buck said he, 'at one hum
dred yards distance, and the ball passed
through his left hind foo! and through his
Ibesd: just back Of his ear
This evidently producing some little
doubt in the minds Of his guests, he eai!eG
upon Sambo 10 corrobora,e him.
'Ye., msssa, said the almost confounded
slave, after a moments hesitation, 'me see
lie ball hit i'm. Jes es rassa lIf up de
gun to he eye, de buck up him loot 10
scratch him ear, an masss's ball go clear
Through him foot an head al de same
Iimo.'
The guests were perfectly satisfied with
sambo's explanation. and eva ilowed the
whole wi,hou. further hesitation, but when
lis guests were gone, sambo ven'ured upon
his masters good humor so far as 10 re-
ImonstIale.
i For mighty sake, mssss, when you tell
a nudder sich big lie DON, pu, 'em so isr
lspart, me had deblish bard work for ges
ium together
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@h<2-l--x -
JEFFERSON,

Mr.. Jefferson was beyond the ordinary
being upwards OF six feet two
inches in hsighi thln, bu, well formed, ,.erec,
in his carriage and imposing in hls srpesr-
s1cf. His complexion was fair, his hair.
originally red, became white snd slvery in
old age, his eyes were light blue, sparkling
with in,s lgence and beami Ig witt philan-
thropA; his nose ives large his fer head
and his whole Oounenance indicated great
sensibilIty aad profound bought. Hs
msnners were simple aud polished. yet dig.
nfsd, and all who approached him were
rendered perfectly a, ease, both by his re-
publican habits and his genuine p>lisnesr.
His disposition being cheerful, his convete
saliou was lively aud enthusiastic, remark"
abba for The purity of his colloquial .tticiion
and the correctness Of his phrsseology. tie
; ldlshRed form and parade, aud his dIess was
rsmslk kably plain, and ofIen sloverly. be-
nesolsnce and libefallly were promiuen,
'lrsi,s Of HE disposition. TO his slaves he
was an indulgsn, master As a nrisbbor,
Ne was much esteemed Cor his lberslny and
riendly of6css. as a friend be was ar.
dent unehsrgssbles and rs a hosI, the ON.
lu6cence Of hospitality Was carried to de
excess of self lDpovel ishm'n.. lie pos
sessed great for'iinds OF mind, and his CONS
II Imsnd OF temper WAS such hat he was Rev'
q er sesn in psssinm
ng As man Of Ieusrs, and q volsry OF sci'
q. encs, he acquired high distinction. In ih'
"a clssNcs, and 10 several European Language
Nv a. we'll az mathematics be attained a pro
syfhcisncy not common 10 American students
ed - &qteSmdn' ms,fpal.
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TT. WEBB, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR


opinion Of the people Of this State, snd Is
repugnsp, to the Fundamental law Ana
seain--'ls this proposed change sustained
by the allegation ,ha. the great p"nuiac-
turing embellishments al Philadelphia Puts
buIgh, and lhl hloughouI the State begsn ana
conducted as they have been 6y individual
means snd skill, have failed in accomplish
ing the purposes for which they were erec'
ted, or thai they are languishng tor the
" ant Of corporate animatlonl The entire
aspect Of the Stale negatives The idea. I
Why should one company or association
be privileged to place only portion oI 'he
estates Of the partners, IN position to 0e
.nbiec, TO the contingencies of The busiress
and in case OF misfortune fall back upon The
enjoyment of their protected means and
lhoId their creditors al defiance, whi.e all The
rest honestly apply all their property to
merit the just demands Of their crediiorsi
Every aspect Of this bill, presents 10 my
mind insupersbe objections 10 the adoption
Of its provisions, and strengthens my con-
viction, that by the exclusion Of corpors'e
privilege, and by strict adherence to 'he
sound old fashioned principles By which
the reward Of industry is secured, and every
man is compelled, il he is able, 10 pay all
MS homes, deb,s, are among the best mean:
f promoting individual happiness and
prosperity and Of advancing the general
welfare.
! Upon review Of The whole subject,
I'm convinced, lhsi Irrespective Of Office
IONS to details, The granting Of exclusive
pryiIedges to some, for purposes "i'hlr
he compass OF individual enterprise is re
,ugnant TO the spirit aud meaning of The
Constitution OF the S,ale-to the senlim6 nis
# The people, and 10 The genius OF our ln'
,nluliOns.
U'uh these objections, have directed
he bill TO be returned TO the Senate, where
/ originated.
FRS Il. SKUNK.
/ Executive CHAMBER Harrisburg, Fo
-, ls47.
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OFFICE OF TIE DEMOCRAT
s,urH SIDE OF MAIN, FEW DooN' D'
LOW MARKET-sTREET'
TERM +:

r,s con UMBIA DEMOCRATwiH Be
1 ~ nn5lished eUery Saturday morning. al
PCHIO DOLL.aRS per annu'n PGyd0tt
h7Jf yenriu in aduance, or I0o DOH0r'
%Tf Ef,gJ Cenfs ,ifnotpaid within hey yeo'
No sSn5Sscrinfion rs viH be ntor Shorfe'
W. nSr;oJ ot tian sir months; nor a'y dtscon
finuance permitted,u until all arrear0ge'
are discharged. ,.
8DVERTISEMENS not eTceed'nS
- s9,,are vM be conspicuouSly inSerledo a
G One Dollar for the first tthree insertions
and TDenty, ,fue cents for euery ,;Ss's s"Oss
a4ade 10 those who aduertise by the yed'
JETTERS addressed on business mas
be most pdid.
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Good and Bad Luck ~ may here.
$ well as anywhere, impsrt the secre
1l'good and bad luck. Taere ale me
yho snpposing Providence 10 have al
mpscsble spite agsiosl them, bemoan
u poverty Of 3 wrelChed old age the
nislortunes of their lives. Luck iorev,
ran against them and for Others, One
with q good pr oiession, lost his luck II
IN The river, where he iGled away his
time fishing, when he should have beet
at his Office. Another with a good trade
burnt up his luck by his Lot temper,
which provoked his employers 20 leave
l1im. Another with lucrative business
ost his luck by amazing diligence II
Everything bul his business. Another
who steadily followed his irsde,ss stead
iy followed his bottle. Another, who
was honest & constant at his work, erred
oy perpetual misjudgment'; he lacked
| discretion, Hundreds loose their ia u
by endorsing, by sanguine specuIstioSs
by trusting fraudulent men; and by dis
honest gains. A man never has goo
4 lock who has bad wife. | never knew
{ an eSrly rising, hsrd working, pruden
nan, careful Of his earnings, end sric !
= nohosr, who conpla Of bad luck. \
4 GOOD character, good habits aud iron in
d us'ry are 10 p'rgnsble to the assaults O
II II ,he III luck ina, fools ever dream
j. of Bu when sees tsttIdemslior
s creeping out of grocery late IN The sl'el
> noon, with hands stuck into his pockets, IT
j. rim OF his hat turned up, snd the crow
g knocked IN, know he has had bad luck IL
'e The worst of all luck s 10 be sluggald,
y knsve or dppIer'-H Becker.
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An Irish AnswCr Ii may seem a ~s'-
ter Of no extraordinary difficulty 10 give 4
plain answer TO a plain question aud yet u
is an act which il evidently requires much
trouble 10 learn Ia all half civilized ma
lions ,he inquirer Cor the most sinl pie thing
is met by ar enigma for an snswer; and, q
mong lhe peasanlry of Scotland anclrelsnt
civilized as the general communities ma!
Ibe, the system often seems 10 be nadie,