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MEXICAN TERRiroRy.--This will be great and
absorbing question says the New Orleans Bulletin,
,ehig, before the American people. We have never
entertained but one opinion the subject, which
is that acquisition of territory accompanied asst
must be, with the incorporation among u.s. as citi.
zens of the ignorant, debased, and vicious Mexican
population, would be curse instead of blessing.
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Tif The kind-hcarted Of Philadelphia are raising
money supply the poor families of the absent Penn
sylvana Volunteers with the means ofpnssing acom-
Portable winter This IT, indeed, a good work
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II Gen. Taylor, in his letter to Mr.. Stuart Of Ma
ryand, says; Should the people ever think proper
to manifest these feelings by eecting me to the Pre-
sidental Office, it must be done as have uniformly
stated hitherto without any other pledge from me as
to the course should pursue, than that of discharg-
ing its duties to the best of my abilities and in strict
compliance with the requirements OF our Constitu-
tion.o
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II were ten thousand million times better that our
children should starve TO death before our eyes than
that they should be brought up Orestes
Bro,rnson,
Cerainly-if they are to be educated by such rene
gade Protestans as father Brownson.
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II The Government of Great Britain, having au-
thorized the Bank of England to discount ten mil.
lions of dollars to the mercantile community at eighl
per cent. per annum, the English papers proclaim
the act an indirect admission that the whole EN-.
pirc is bankruptl What would these papers say il
they could realize the value of money in this city
Twenty -four per cent. is common rate in our arg,
commercial towns, but here, it is now worth sixt,
per cent They would no doubt think that us.r,
wns tho Latr of the land. .r'
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TAYLOR IN VIRGINiA.-The Charleston Free Press,
,r assures us that the intended convocation of the
Taylor men at Richmond, on Washingtons birth
day, will be such will carry terror into the
hearts of the Philistines 1t pledges the Old Domin.
ion for the Old Soldier by almost unanimous vote.
We have no doubt of it,
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STYLE OF THE MILIrARY DISPATCHES Some Of
the papers very properly condemning the egotist-
zeal use Of the tirst person singular in few Of the
er part Of the communications Of our commanders
are free from this blemish. Gen. Taylor set an ex-
ample of that total abnegation of self which is at
military composition. General Worth's dispatches
were also characterized by the same qualities Cen
Scott is'more dffuse and his dispatches are tine
tured In rather 100 great degree by the selfcon-
gratulatory strains but they are not ds6gured by
egotism-a negative merit which cannot be claimed
by all our officers Charleston Mercury
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BACKING orr.-Mr. Walker, the other day order
ed that the laborers in the custom-houses should
ly receive dollar day. He now qualities the or
der by saying that he did not they should have
not more than dollar day everywhere, but only
where dollar day is the price for labdrl
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ITO be concluded.]

ENGLISH IsFLuEScE IN IsDrA.-Ata meeting of
the court of proprieors of the East India Company
Mr.. Poynter renewed his motion to refer il to the
Court of Directors to review the arguments for the
continuance Of the annual payment of the temple Of
Juggernaut, Rev. c. Lacey, missionary, in des-
crbng the festival held In June and July, lS46 stat
ed that on the day Of showing the idols 10000 per-
sons surrounded the car. Mr.. Lacey referred also
to the disgusting ceremonies of the festival and ad
ded +" But il is not lewdness only that is commend
ed and encouraged; every kind Of vice is applauded
There are few crimes in the catalogue of human Of
fences which Krishna is not admired for having COM
mittedn No one could show that any pledge was
ever given on the conquest Of Cuttack, which re-
quired the continuance of the payment in question;
and manifesty those who were despatched as mere
ministerial agents to seize that provice, had very
different work to do from setting up heathenism for
ever. Rammohun Roy when this question was be-
fore the King in Council, said to him, (Mr Poynter
at is your own Government alone who have pre-
vented India from becoming Christian country
long ago."
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III Mr.. Benton, says the New York Herald, is to
be superseded on the Military Committee in the Sc
nate, and Mr. Cass is to take his place. If so, the
occupation Of entire Mexico is inepitabie!
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THE CHoLERA.-The New York Courier and En-
quirer has letter from Mount SER, Oroomah,
which gives account Of the ravages of the choe-
ra and the locusts in that region. The American
missionaries had escaped up to August 9th. The
cholera had been more destructive in Georgia than
in any other quarter.
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g-rThe Cincinnati Chronicle, a Scott Wing paper,
says that al persons will read Mr. Clays speech,
withhe greatest interest," as the exposition of the
ti,nents of an American Statesman who Qndependen,
Of all bearing his age abilities, experience and large
acquaintance with the interests and character of hi.
country"
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II The Philadelphia North American, ,ehig, holds
the following language respecting Mr.. Clay's speech
cat present. our only object observe, generally, that
the speech Is readers have found H. the speech of
patriot and saiesma full OF calm and orbearing moder
alton persons aud parties pregnant with meaning and
wisdom, offering consels Of truthness in tones Of solemn
earestness, and breathing throughout spirit Of devoted
love the Republic will be that Mr., Clay stands
by the country he always DONE the great party
which he has long led has always done and that what
his and its enemies may say is the settled deer
nation of the Wing party and its long recognized leaders t
continue in their accustomed path OF duty; to sustain the
country at all times and under all circumstances in pence
and in war and sustain il vigorously and devotedly
az the boldest and best Of its citizens" E
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demonstrating the composiors In the
Cincinnati Gazette Office Saturday last, on Clays
speech, says that paper were three who in the year
1920 were engaged in the same office on the message
of President Monroe--one of whom, Mr.. B. Fisher,
assisted in the office at the printing of the
Of President Madison, in 1872
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HonninLE.--Mes J. lockwood accidentally fell
upon circular saw, In his mill, In Brookline, ~ H.,
on the 18th, and his body was cut In horrible
manner, 80 TINT no survived but four hours. lie
was married only three weeks before,
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GEN. TAYLOR IN MARYLANp.-The Hagerstown
Torchlight, iehig, says that the Taylor men intend
holding meeting in that city for the purpose of put
ting the Electoral Ball in motion. 1t adheres with
great pertinacity to the opinion that the old Hero of
Buena Vista is the only man who can lead us to VIC
tory.
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ar One Of the Cunard steamers is expected TO ar
rive at Jersey City, New Jersey, whereupon the Jcr
scy City Fathers are in a state of delight
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STRENGTH OF IRoN PILLARs.--Atn meeting of the
British Association, a few years ago. at Glasgow,
paper read by Mr. Hodgkinson describing series
ofexperimenis made by him on the strength Of iron
the top and bottom Is about three times as strong
as one rounded at the ends that If the pillars are
not placed perfectly perpendicular at least twothirds
stronger when swelled in the middle like the frus
trum ola cone, with the base in the centre Of the
pillar
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gr We are in the hands Of destiny, says the Wash
ngton correspondent Of Charleston Courier, ,c The
continuance Of the war, and the continued occupa.
ton of Mexico by our troops must lead to perma.
possession whether that be the object of the war
| oro
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ar John Bell and Mr.. Whteside, at last advlces
stood the best chance Of being made Senators from
Tennessee
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Beyond all doubt or question the Anglo Saxon race
will eventually possess and govern her, and, admin
istering good and wholesome laws by degrees sweep
from existence the degenerate race which now cum
bers the land. We have the fertile lands, the
blooming fields the rich mines, and enjoyed the
mbriousness Of the climate This fact is enough to
seal the fate Of Mexico. But this cannot be the work
Of day or a year-the actions Of our government
may hurry or retard it. but nhurrying she may strike
blow which will be more fatal to herself than to
Mexico 1t should be left TO the steady laws of Pro-
gess, that in the end all will be accomplished that
is desired and ourselves left uninjured Let the peo-
pie of the United States think and reflect seriously
before they put around their necks the collar Of mi
litary despotismnever intended to be worn by free
| men.--N o. Delta 9ih inst
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IT An apprentice boy has been detected at Mount
Holly, N. j., in the seduction of no less than four
girls. The young Turk expressed his willingness to
marry the whole of his victims.
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More TERRIToRY.--If the nation is against more
territory from. Mexico, it is not so squeamsh about
getting all it can from the poor Indians. Gen. Yer
panck has recently obtained from the natives in the
new Territory Of Mincsotah, 100000 acres Of the
most fertile lands on the continent.
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II. you paise, sir can thing be found when you
know where it 2" said Irishman to the captain
of vessel. #5
NO." said the captain, what makes you ask
such is question n
Bekase, sir, have just dropped your taypot over.
board and it's at the bottom of the say by this time "
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fT The bones Of 500 American soldiers whten IN,
earth around the famous Castle Of Pero,e.
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For Rent.

o. Acommodious three, story BRICK HOUSE and bac X
viii buildings situated the OF LIST ast)
and PENNSYLVANIA avenue, and but few PAGES from the
Capitol Square. The rent will be moderate,
nov i3-eod3w' GEO. WA1.TERSTON.
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Cement. CaIcined Plaster. &c,

THE Undersigned has just received fresh supply O
i Cement, Calcined Plaster, from New York Also o.
hand White Sand Anthracite, and Cumberland Coal, wit
general supply Of White and Yellow Pine for budin
purposes; Cedar Posts from eight TO sixteen feet in length
and is daily receiving wood burnt Lime, fresh from th
kiln. All OF which will be disposed Of low for cash,
ptnctual customers at short dates
Lumber Yard on 9Th street, near the Canal.
nov l9--d3t& law:w p. NJ. PEARSON.
fountain and Evening News.
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Isr The Cathedral Of the City of Mexico was
founded in 1882 and cost 81 $4,000. 1t was ninety
years building,
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ar They had a shock Of an earthquake at Rich
mond KY, on the 18Th inst.
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III The Legislatures Of Florida and South Carroll
ma assembled on the ed inst.
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ENGRAVING AND CARD
Plate Printing Establishment.

IL COPPER PLATE CARD PRINTING has re
moved to 4 It'll street, first door from Pa. av.
where the subscriber would be glad to have Members
Congress- VISITORS residents and the public generally Civ,
him n call when they want Engraving done and Cards
printed IN the best and ut the shortest notice
Numerous specimens to be al his office, and the best
reference given II required. -
nov l3--,|taw2m' JOHN CuLLUM.
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MICHAEL MoDERMOTT,
Coach and Harness Manufacturer,

south side Pennsylvania Avenue between ID and eta
opposite Gatsby's Hotel oct 254diy.
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It'll subscriber Ia now running his omnibus Rough
and Ready to and from the Alexandria steamboat and
Pennsylvania avenue, for the low fare of TWELVE AND
HALF cENrs and hopes TO receive the patronage OF the
Travelling Public. The Omnibus will leave the wharf on
the arrival the boats and will set down passengers al any
point they may desire, Pennsylvania, between
Fulers Hotel and the Capo and will leave the southwest
Of the avenue and Opposite Coemnns) nf
SIP and 10 q a. M, and 12 liz 2l2 and 4I2 nj to
convey passengers 10 the boat y W ELLIOTT.
II passeneers for the Mal-boatcan take the Omnibus
proyn's oct i2-dly-
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Ar The Salisbury Waterman perpetrates the fol.
lowing mot bad) conundrum
"Why does Gen. Scott never lose a battlefield
! Because the Fates chrisened him Winfield"
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ICE! ICE!! ice IA!

A PURE article of Boston Ice be had at any time
"A and hour in the day by calling at the grocery store Of
SEYBOLT * co.
l9.2wd' 7ih street, opposite Patriotic Bank,
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~ The Richmond Wing thinks that it is highly
probable that Mr. Adams is for the acquisition Of the
whole Of Mexico, with the view of increasing the
political power Of the free States.
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Converted PRIEsTs.It is stated that DR.. Achilli
who recently seeded from the Romish Church, and
who Is now Professor of Divinity in St. Julian's
College, Malta, has under his tuition fifty students
who were recently Romish priests
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time he invariably became agitated excited, and I'M
able TO proceed Eeach day these sensations in
creased in strength until they became positive torture,
and at last my father threw down his brush and
declared he would paint no more. Extraordinary
was the effect produced upon the mysterious Insurer
by this declaration BY the most touching and hum
bic entrcates and by promises Of munfcent reward,
he essayed but in vain to induce my father to retract
his decision and resume his task. He Frustrated
himselfbefore him and impored him to finish the pic
ture, saying upon its completion hung his fate and
his very existence. And then he threw out dark and
confused hints Of supernatural agency, by which, II
his living features wers once faithfully represented,
his soul would be in some sort transferred TO the
portrait, and be saved from complete annihiation,
yet doom. Terror at these strange
and fearful words, my father threw down pencil and
palette and rushed from the house He could not
sleep that night for meditation on this occurrence,
The next morning he received back the unfinished
portrait brought TO his house by old woman, the
only human being who lived with the usurer. She
left also message, that her master returned the
portrait because he did not want and would not pay
forit. A few hours afterwards, on going out my
father learned that the Insurer of the Koomnn had
died that morning. There was mystery in all this
which my father neither was able nor desired to
| solve Hn
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Notice.

AM compelled TO give notice that will not be responsible
for any debts contracted be contracted by wife
SARAH JANE ORR, whose correspondence with William
Henry Yates Gone of the letters being in possession
sufficiently proves that she has forfeited all claim 10 my
protection WILLIAM II. ORR, y,
: iloy 23-lt .s Free c0lored man.
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LARGE EAGLE Doylestown Intelligencer says
Mr. H. Mcdowell q Warwick township captured 4 Rail-
Eagle the farm Of John Jamison on he Oth MI vbn
measured feet ten inches It's wings and egh
and half inches between the tips Of It's front and bstk
claws lie found the bird very early In the morning in
combat with dog but does not suppose the dog had din
abled H. he seemed afraid TO take hold Of and only
dashed at when II attempted 10 n.y. and thus prevented 4
from rising Mr. Mcdowell supposes the eagle had been
found by The dog roostIng on the ground @
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NEGRoEs.our officers in the First Ward requested
to keep strict watch certain house or houses situated
in the valley south OF the old Paper Mill gentleman
whose slave had absconded yesterday pursuit. aud
considerable difficulty snormed ofhis whereabouts
lie found him in harbor at the above described hans and
rom what we learn from him, there must be others ecoyed
and secreied there lie was menaced with violence II he
would dare to take his own boyi by little resolution how
.ver he subdued their opposition and recovered his slave
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TEMPERANCE We are glad TO that the inclemency OF
the weather. yesterday, did not dsay the lovers Of cold
water from receiving shower of their boased beverage
rom the bountiful heavens The United Brothers. No. L.
band oftempeance youths paraded streets with ban,
ner flying and drums beating, recruiting excursion
Whether they mustered any into service not
able say but will add that the zeal displayed this
cason bids fair to advance them in this great God
speed them i
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ship Nrlu 8.
Glades Rutter.
"Rough and Ready, Line.

REcElvEDl 100 kegs Of ane Glndes butter. For salo
~ nov loft SIMMS A. SON
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FASHIONS. For the benefit of female friends we in
sert the following: Bonaefs-materia velvet made sim
ole lined with green and decorated with artiGcals form
similar to that through the summer, with the slight
change OF the brim being closer round and low
CouksAre made longer than last years fashion, parcu
arly walking cloaks material satin, velvet cashmere
braided, others nged laced colors being dark
olus violet and black, which saways ayorte Dress
body stomacher full and plain sleeves. tight and plnn
skirt lounced, with bias fold.
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BEWARE OF BEARs,A fearful accident occurred at the
rals o. Niagara ~ The early part Of this month Among
he attractions which the energetic proprietor Of the
scum r BanetD had collected in his establishment were
hre large bears, which readers doubt seen
III NE Yard, secured by chains boy employed with
wheelnairow IN clearing the yard while ing away
The lore paw one Of the bears The animal Instantly be-
came urio and at one bound broke his chain seized the
poor lad ana Rugged aud bit him with such Violence thai
ne ded two days atterward Mr. Barnett ran forward 10
rescue me lad but was Immediately by the bear
h lie was Tor some time despaired Of but we are now
hapy 20 near that although still confined to his bed strong
hopes are entertained Of his recovery e
We have heard severe censare cast an ths co,d,., =,
soe men VINO were standing by while the bear was lace
,a'H we pouy OF Mr. Barnett but could not be persuaded
70 ainn ns rescue, although entreaied by Miss Barnett
~ W os. 'vous accents TO exert themselves Attracted
ny tle hoii Mr. Couerel, connection Of Mr. Rarneta
arrived on w, spot from neglborng field and BY hs
ekenohs M was rescued and the bear shot dead with
ont doing any more mischief To prevent The reciirrence
o. similar saiamlly Mrs Barnett has caused the other
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-11-18
MARTlNSBURG ACADEMY.

VIE Trustees OF this Institution are al last
n enabled TO give some certain assurance of
the commencement of the Winter Session
They were unapprized Of Mr.. FosTrg's in
tention TO relinquish the School until late in
the vacation. They Immediately proceeded
10 open communication with gentleman
.oi high reputation as Teacher, J. Woaru
tNGToN SMirH, Esq, President Of the Mason
&c College IN Missouri, and formerly of Staun.
ton. Mr.. Smiths absence from home occa-
stoned some delay in hearing from him.
They take pleasure in announcing to the
patrons of the Academy, that Mr.. Smith has
accepted the situation and will leave Nilsson
n for Martlnsburg in time 10 commence the
Winter Session about the first OF November.
The Trustees of the Martnsburg Academy.
have hitherto spared no pains TO procure gen
uemen of the best qualifications TO preside
over the school-and notwithstanding The
frequent changes Of teachers occasioned by
circumstances beyond the control of the board,
or indeed Of the teachers themselves. the in.
stitutlon has steadily improved for the last few
years. They believe that in their present
selection, they have not fallen behind their
former good fortune President Smiths re.
putaton is co-extensive with the State of Nir-
gina. as an accomplished scholar. He is de-
voted 10 the business of teaching, and from
his high repute they have reason to hope the
Academy will attain to degree of prosperity
beyond all previous example. The health Of
the place-the cheapness of liyng--wth the
facility Of access by the Rail Road from the
East and the West point to Martinsburg, as a
iii location for thriving preparatory school,
The parents and guardians Of the youths of
the neighborhood, as well as from distance,
a,e confidently invited TO send them, now, to
this institution.
The terms Of tuition will be the same as
heretofore
p c. PENDLETON, Prest.
JNO. STROTHER. Sec'g.
DAVID II. CONRAD.
RICHARD McSHERRY,
JAMES CHISHOLM,
Martinsburg, Oct. 7, ls47. Trustees.