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HIGHL Y LHPO r TAM FROM TAM
PICO

PlCO
Col. De Rnssy's command attacked a
HuJHtla by Gen, Cafay, 10 h force o
1900 mcH--De RusSy's command sur
roundcd and placed IN grea peril-He
sends for rei9forcements- RequisHion
sent 10 Tera CRUZ - .4rriral Of The .Neu
Orleans--Gen. Pierce is opposed on hi.
march by large .Nerican force--Dt
Rassy is reinforced and cuts his soag
through lie enemy, scUh q less qf20 kiHca
Gnd 10 soouAdpd ...
The steamship New Orleans, Captain
Aud, arrived this morning, having left
Vera Cruz on the 17ih, TampiCo on the
18th, and Brazos San,iago on the Goth
inst Captain Aud reports that General
Pierce left Vera Cruz on the morning OF
the T4tf inst, Mith $500 men and train
Of $50 baggage wagons. The New Orleans
arrived at Tampico on the morning of The
18th inst, and the Captain was Informed d
BY Col. Gates that Col. De Russs, with a
uc| VI iAtuiSldHh duu
a part Of Captain Wise's company Of arr
til'ery. Capt. Boyd with one Company of
infantry, mounting in ali TO ll5 or 100
men and officers, left BY the way Of The
river on the 9Th inst, for the purpose OF
relieving. tie American prisoners, and
landed 60 mii.s up the river. from the
steamers Undine anil Mary Somers, iih-
out seeing an enemy. and the boats re-
turned TO Tampico at = O'Clock, p. w.,
on the 18th inst.
An express arrived at Tampico from
Cal, De Russt, stating that they had been
permitted TO move on "uinterrup' edls :,
nntil they got into narrow pass near
Huejulla, when they were surrounded by
1900 or 400 men, under Gen. Garay. Col.
De Russy's command had suffered consid
erable loss but with the assistance ofCa api.
Wise's artillery, they had cut their way to
the river, aud there waited for reinforce
ments. .8H ~
Col. Gates despatched tle New Orleans
hack to Vera Cruz with a. reqnisi'ion on,
Col. Wilson for four companies Of infans
try. lie had also sent the steamboats, UH-
dine and Marp Somers up the river with
$50 men, to Col. De Russy's assistance.
TIE New Orleans arrived at Vera Cruz
on the 18th, al 2 o'clock. P. NJ, and found
the city in a state Of excitement. Gen..
Pierce had marched out as above stated !
a nd encamred about ten miles from the
city. when the advance guard came in and
a heavy force of Mexicans at
at the National Bridge who were march
ng towards The city. Every thing was
rot ready for action. The shipping was
from between the castle and the
,itv. General Pierce reinforced bis COM
nand with 200 men, making 10 all 5000.
In consequence of this difficulty, the re
,aisition from Col Gales on Col. Wilson
,oud not be complied with. The New
Orleans had On board 25 mariners, from
he u s. sioop Saratoga, on the morning
Il the lTth instant. and sailed for Tampi-
10. preyious to- which Gen. Pierce had
marched out TO meet the enemy. 7
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FOUND DEAD.

An man named Graft, in a corn field just at
the edge of town. A Coroner's inquest was
held, and his death pronounced to be occa
stoned by his own hands. He had cut his
arm and both ankles with razor, which is
supposed to have caused his death. He had
with him all the ne essaries to destroy life, a
razor, and flask about half full Of liquor.
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THE WAR.

The news by this mornings mail, is that
the Mexicans have about concluded to fight
no longer, seeing that our people cannot be
outdone. They have appointed Commission.
ers to treat with Mr.. Trist, our minister.
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NEW AGAIN!

If you wish to purchase NEW GOODS
go TO Col. J. McCutchens store. He has just
received and opened splendid lot of fine
GOODS, in addition to the large stock he
had on hand. His goods will be sold as
cheap rs any in this town. 'fils A'A
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Representative District
CONVENTION

The Delegates to the Democratic Rep
resentive Distric, Convention for the orl-
ginal limits Of Crawford connty as the same
existed prior 30 the erection ofNyapdo' OF
county, " vi meet AZ Upper Sandasky. Wy.
audot county, at II o'clock noon, Of Fri
day, the goth of August, le47, to nominate
a acandtdatesfjr r epfeseHtalivet to the Lee
islature of Ohio, to he supported by the
Democratic parry Of the District. 49,
The mex sessiun of he Legislature will
be one Of more than ordinary interest and
importance. 1t is, therefore, earnestly
reqdested dat there be full and fair
Representatives ofiLe popular viii in Con-
yeution.
i. ADAMS,
o. WILLIAMS,
G.. LAUCK,
IN. WORTH, r.
ls7 K. McKElLV,
o'. j. McCUrCHEN,
t.f at JOllN WEIGH,
19sH "' District Com.
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DR.. Franklin recommends IN The choice
Of wife to select from a bunch. A down
east editor says the common practice now
is to select Nth bunch.
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The best offer yet made!

A Llf. size Portrait of GEN! Zachary TayA
Tor,
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aud one year I'm advance, will also be en.
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The only correct likeness Of General Tdy-
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This Portrait is pronounced by the
press a work Of art that has never hcen
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ness, the following testimony is offered
.rsr NEW YeRK, May, 1s47.
e we. the undersigned, officers Of ,te w.
s. Army. being personally sequain ted
viii Gen. Taylor, consider the above por,
trait to be correct likeness.
u. p. Morrison, Capt 5h Reg't. OF In~
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F HamiNon, Maj, 10Th Ipfantry.
IT, ". FoAs, Surgeon u. S. Navy. ffs
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"A Myers, ID Lieut.. 5h Infantry
The above certificate is sent with ev-
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MARRIED.

In this place, on Thursday the 5th inst, by
the Rev. c. Thoyer, MIR. ]. D. SEARS, to Miss
FRANcEs E. MAyLey, both of this place.
The cake received on this occa sion was
splendid and good. Muy Maj and Mrs. Sears
have long and prosperous life, is our wish.
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CAMP


THE MARCH HAS BEEN UPWARD.
ID HUFFMAN, having removed from
u his former stand, has taken up III.
quarters in the room over Ayres' Store,
where lie is prepared to aceoibmodate ev.
cry persdn tina may give HIM call lou
may talk of a lay ylor, bat ilofmsn is the
greatest Taitof in these diggens, and for
proof Of dis jnst give Him trial,
F.4SHIO.N,Sf F.4SHIO.NS.!
FFe always keeps ou hand the latest and
best fashiohs Of the day, aud GUS and
ms axes clothes to please customers. His
work is neat and durable.
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Watch and Clocks!

TsIIE citizens Of Upper SaRdnsky aud
u vicirity, are ,espe ctfnIly informed
that the subscriber has commenced the
Watch aud 6iock making business in all
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iuder, Lepiu, Repeater. and common
Watches and Clocks Of all kinds repaired
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lie also oaers his services as survet t6r.
ERNEST VI. KRAKAU.
July 2, l641--3s-3m.
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DIED,

In this place on Friday the 30h July !,
Elizabeth Ann, daughter Of John n and
Elizabeth Reed, aged II ,ears.
On Wednesday the 4th INST, Mr.. Al.
fred, quite an aged citizen.
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Farmers.

lie i'll take in exchange for Tailoring
all KINDS of conntt! produce, for which
he i'll allow the highest marketlprices
.luue l6G lH47--2G-lE. .a
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NOTICE is hereby given that The Sub
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FISH!

TNOR SALE AT WHITES SALOON
n I, WHITE.
August 6, l847--42.
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The News from Oregon and California.


hc last May year ago in Company with A. j. Grayson,
town last evening the Tributary Mr.. Holder, with
party of left Oregon City on the 9th Of May.
the trim in DAYS the shortest by seven days
yet accomplished They the southern route, too,
through northern which added two hundred
be made in sixty days; In fact Mr. H. is Of opinion that
his party might have done 1t in that time had speed
been object While In California they attacked
at night by the Shaste Indians who killed three OF their
horses At the forks Of hefPatte they encountered an
immense BODY of Pawnees-ssyeral thousands who rob-
bed them Of nearly everything and held council
whether not they should kill them In Oregon they
had just received the treaty made with England and
was exciting much debate.
The emgrants looked for Governor and an extension
of the laws Of the United States over the territory at
~ rot IAN III oiue M We 9. ., 80 h.d
cos sro, SAL Ersnc;sco IN ordsr 70 maat The emgrants
ana aecnmnanr thsm hsch to tho Inv NJ Rrsmnan
u SMIoo u,y '"s A ~ ostn "sy u h,a, We
Savs us aiso ranortad that Coona Eramont had hssn
nlaced under arrest nv General Kearnv and that the
was on his wav home to the States for trial Com Stock
Ton WAC also on his wsv home. and Com Shnhrick with
the eet had gone south TO blockade the Mexican ports
All was quiet in California We are indebted to Mr.
lar charge of Mr. Curry Who was IN good health and
spirits We shall overhaul the file for tomorrow and
2, %ar was s Tx
nation of his friends we would state that he had serv-
I'd as Lieutenant in the army but that at last dates
he was engaged i'm the lumber business
From the Spectator of April 18TH we extract the fol-
lowino.-
Nv, the arrival of the Hudson Bay COMMANDS bark
Cowlitz from England we have received copy of the
Oregon treaty the notifications of which were exchang
ed at London on the 18th of last July Well we re-
lieved of suspense and the long agony is over What
we published in our last as purportng to be the treaty
proves to be such although we doubted it at the time
We can saw nothing for the document but much
against it. It certainly in our estimation can never be
popular with the great body Of the Americans in Ore
ron We shall wait anxouslv to see how this singular
Circumstance can be accounted for at home and how
this surprising and unconditional surrender of right
will he justified y
In one of his editorials Mr. Curry remarks. @The
fact that four vessels have entered our river nearly to-
reher have received their carpoes and are off again
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be enabled to spend his money long enough to be pre-
sent and give you account of grand affair There
are several good houses here, all well managed ! sup
pose SO there Is room for few more But as the pro-
prietors OF the Allegheny House, Messrs. Lloyd and
WardeI, have monopolized the valuable bathing SER
vices OF John who takes Of the ladies and babies
and has done so for the last years. is the resort of
women and children, where am always at home with
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! 7 TOPOGRAPHIC sTONEs.-EDwARD WIhTHs,
IL No 90 John street oe for ee ,se ny oe and Yellow
stoSe which will be willing to sell upon favorable terms
Is Loon No ii Pearl street sltuatedn The busnes. part
Of the ey 6.,d Of Cosst.', .p pessSSs great induce ,
'' p-s Af% to i5a "ai' sS ID Fss
iv2osotsrc Lovejoys Hotel
DKoApwAY BATHS AND kEsrAuhANr, No
10 ,n sss 10 the public ha ~ the baths reading
a D Where every decaey in vans with the choice and
wines and Pure liquors. will be served to those who honor
,hs. il would Be nPsssG%,ns h sg1
cspse 81 solicit az Inspection VIII be opened on MON
Petit souper' served the shortest notice aa2 ltt.
usTA WEsTMAN ssas.ew$ . e. call .,: ,as where here
he will hear of something IN his advansRe soe 80
5Iyo DENTISTS; DENTAL pEPQr, $50 BROADWAY.
New YSss %g Be sos PS f Wire:
@ Gp ss sI i've:
WIN. CROWLEY SON, Needle and Fish Hook Mssu
eu Aee.., wsr S.n Y hnS, % sns Son Son
r.,pseaIy inform the Of New York and other
s s''s %s NaS%f so. Ell
small ADVANCE hs nsu% naw n ana Intending
e u n. By si c~
MIS- a. cAERoLLs MEppLcATED yAroR ~. Bath, ."a
lvl 1874 Fulton street opposite Church street. arc ste
certain for Ihe coughs colds swelling o. ne
Glands Of the joints, and lever NC
ed by Ds Mott Stevens Boyd, and others The Vapoi bst
has been successfully adm nistccd IN the seo,e so"
Tor IN, last "a years. Open from A. NJ. till 10 r. NJ
sarsapaa syrup prepared by the Shakers 10 cents n, u
tie. gu, ,vs -.
CTRAw BoARDs,e tons ss.sy BSsrd, l RRo SsssE
jv2sum No 50 and VI Ns,s.e , - .,
UHEkEAs my vii. Anna MARS. has len ~ my Ssa a%a
sss. ''s ~ s. iaaiiiF EES.rns"
sustt~ta
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ESSEN, N. T., July 7, lsH.
"A Summers Jaunt.-Cheap Trdveliing.-Beauty Of
EsseE and Lake hampiain--.4ngier's paradise
The Matrimonial Market, &c.
Having heard, few days ago. that travelling was very
cheap at the North resolved to leave New York and
take summers jaunt in the country the purpose
Of recreating little my health and spirits.
My tour was commenced without any plan, but /
find myself in n pleasant village $50 miles from
New YDk, the passage to which has only cost me
the trinhg Of eighty-seven and half cents Board
at this place compares well with the price of travelling
as am very comfortably located at Col Fanchers lilo
tel ut two dollars per week
Ifyou can spare few days from your arduous duties
advise you to here in preference to going to Sara
toga Springs, any other fashionable watering place
There all Is art and ntriguehere, all Is nature ana
simplicity here you can enjoy yourself without cers-
mony, and will more recruit your health In one week
than you would ut Saratoga springs In month Long
evty here rs extremely common great numbers allan
the age OF 3d. a. indicated by the monuments 10 .no
cemetery, which IL beautifully situated In the rear OF
the village, on the top of small hill a., -,
This village Is beautifully situated on tne westeth
shors Of Lake Chaupls,n. The view from ssv'r@ pom"
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2. x,gk-%1 n oPPOsfI los boats FoR ALiBGANY
\. Landing at Van Courtlandt's Newbureh
Kingston atsill and Hudson 50
Breakfast and Dinner Board.
The and elegant Steasner ROGER WII,LIAMS Cant
A. Degoo Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Ar hspas
sir A. NJ from the pier foot OF Robinson street touching Al
Hammond street per, from New York s ~
freight spply e5 hoard the Boats to Geo
Or al persons forbid uustns che sbsvs boat. on 40
soant Of the oWusrs nyie III
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-09-30

Potatoes In this region are more seriously
affected by the rot this season than they we're
last year. An intelligent gentleman was ,s Gom,
versing on the subject, the other day Or.Gn
disease, as it is sometimes called, which, l
think, is new to the public generally lie
,naintaincd that the cause Of this rottng re-
suits from the state of the sell and atmosphere
at the time the process commences l. e., e. "'leL
a roin which has well soaked the soil, a hot
sun, by heating the wet ground IN whlcn , !ne
potatoes lie, produces sort OF 1ermell''''oii
in the ground, which affects them am not
qualified fully to judge of the merits or dc-
merits of this opinion, but think the ioea Is
deserving of the attention of those who Gul'i'
vate this useful and important vegetable
Ie0nlaltS Record.
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"You call this a co7yuan, don't you h? said
our Mrs Partington at the menagcrie;; "May
be it is; but should like to know where tnS ne
silks and other costi0e thing are that we read
of which the caravans carry over the deserts
of Sarah in the eastern country"
"The elephant has them in his trunk
marm," replied the keeper.
"Then that's the reason, l spose' why nc
always carries it before him, so he can nave
an eve on it. But what is this animal with
the large wart on his nose?"
"That is the gnu, marin" .,.
"Mercy on me p' exclaimed Mrs P; "this
must be one of the foreign ne'cs that the steam
er brings over; they feed 'em, ! dare say on
potatoes and vegetaLles,and that is why bread
stufs and -four are so orful dear most always
after they arrived" and the old lady left soon
after, full of new light and admiration OF the
monkeys.-Er.
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VENHE undersigned respectfully inform the
public that their STAGES on the routes
from BRANDON to BOSTON, and from
BRANDON to TROY, leave the former
place each day in the week, Sundays cx-
cepted y the first arriving in Boston the next
days at o'clock, p. M-the other reaching
Troy at noon on those days.
Fare from Brandon to Boston, IS 75;-
From Brandon to Troy $3 90.
None but safe Drivers, are or will be en-
ployed; the best Of Horses and Coaches are
already on the line, and the travelling public
may rest assured that no pains will be spar
ed in rendering safe and pleasant, the pas,
sage of all who may wish to visit either Of
those cities, or the intermediate towns.
COOK, FIELD & co.
brandon. Nav Is. 1847. SASH
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TENYPE FOUNDRY. s. N. DICKIN-
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Printers throughout the country as TYPE
AND STEREOTYPE FOUNDERS. They
can furnish fonts of any required weight, from
Diamond to English. They warrant their
manufacture to be equal to that of any other
foundry in the country. Their prices are
the same as at any other respectable foundry,
and their terms will be as favorable as can
be found elsewhere.
They cast a very large assortment OF Job
Type, Leads, Cuts, Metal Furniture, Quota
tons, &c. &c. They have just got upa Com
bination Metal Stereotype Block, which will!
be found of great utility to Book Printers, land
altocether the most economical Block in use
Constantly on hand, Brass Rule, Metal
Rule, Composing Sticks, Cases, Chases, Stands
Galleys, Furniture, &c. &c. Entire offices
furnished at short notice.
They have Just got up series OF Text let
ter, suitable for the headings of newspaper
and as they are continually adding to then
assortment, and to their facilities for Type
Founding, they would respectfully ask the at
tention of Printers to their establishment, a
No. 50 Washington street, Boston. Git
*x* The type on which this paper is print
| ed was furnished by S. N. DICKINSON & Co.
and they have the liberty of referring to tn
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required.
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CURING MEASLES. A good lady who had
two children sick with the measles, wrote to
q friend for the best remedy: The friend
had just received note from another LADY,
inq6iiring the way to make pickles; In the
confusion the lady who inquired about the
pickles received the remedy for the measles
and the anxious mother Of the sick children
read as follows: "5cald them three or four
times in very hot vinegar, aud sprinkle them
well with salt, and in a few days they will be
cured"
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RICH. "And is you're going out to the
East Hinges, my darlint Mrs MarconeyY
said an old Irish crone to a young wife of a
soldier about to embark for Madras. Give
been in them mcself and well do remember
the torments went through night and day
with the musketoes, They have long suckers
hanging down from their heads, and they'll
draw the life blood out Of ye, before you can
say 'pease.'" This terrifying account lived
in the memory of the young woman the YES
sci made Madras roads, the decks were soon
crowded, all hands delighted at the sight Of
land, Mrs Marconey among the rest but her
Joy was of short duration, for on the shore she
perceived an elephant; horror struck at the
sight, and in breahless agitation, she APP
preached the mate, exclaiming with upifted
hands, Holy mother! is that muskato? ?"