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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-26

ANNEXATION REsoLuTIoNs.-A mum.
ber OF resolutions are before Congress in
relation to Mexico, but the most remarka-
bic resolutions as yet introduced in either
mouse, are those Of the Hon. Moses Hamp
ton, "a whigl of Allegheny county, Penn
sylvanla. in favor of the gradual annexa-
tien Of Mexico. They go for the annexa-
ton, from time to time, first as territories,
ana then as States, Of all those portions of
mexico now conquered by our army and
navy which shall voluntarily offer to be-
come portion of the American Union.
This embraces at present New Mexico,
the CALIFORNIA;, Tamaulipas, New Leon,
Coahuila, chihuahua, Sonora, Tabosco,
Vera Cruz, Puebla, and Mexico; for ali
are now conquered and held by us.
= AS might be expected, the course Of Mr..
Hampton in regard to the war has called
down upon his heed the wrath of the lead
ers of the federal party of his district. 1t
does not answer now days for a member
Of that patriotic party to take sides with his
own country, if he does he is sure to incur
the bitter curses ofthe tory leaders of that
party. We had supposed that the federal
party Of Pennsylvania would learn les
son from the result of the election in that
State last fall, that the people would not
stand by the Representative who, in the
war of his country, espoused the side Of en-
resolution was offered in the Senate
on the 18th, for the sine. die adjournment
ofthe Legislature on the 7th day of Feb.
ruary next, which was ordered to lay on
the table, by vote of II yeas to l6 nays
every vote to lay on the table was a
whig. This was to have been the session
when business was to have been done up
with perfect buzz-the great money-sav.
ing session in the history Of Ohio legisla
ton Yet more than half the winter is
past, during which very little business of in
terest to the great mass Of the people has
been transacted. We rather guess the ser.
wants will not protract their session long
under the dollar per day law.
A PREDlcTloN.-The New York Cour:
ier and Enquirer (federal) ventures the pre-.
diction that the next President will be
ZACHARY TAYLOR, Vice President DANIEL
WEBSTER. There we have the bane and
antidote.
1t would be an interesting sight TO see
the present editor of the Ohio Star putting
in his ''best licks" for Gen Taylor; Or, in
the event of the nomination of Henry Clay,
(and it is pretty certain that one or the 9th.
er will be the whig candidate,) going it
strong for him. hat would be carrying
out his Abolition principles with ven.
geance!
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-26

We are very thankful to Messrs. Lewis,
Goldman, and Swift, for numerous docu-
ments which they have forwarded to Us.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-26

ton. at o'clock in the DEMONSTRATING
been absent sixty hours
l have the honor to be, sir,vsry respect.
fully, your obedient servant,
-~zg. JOSEPH LANE,
81 @ Brig. rem u. s. A.
To R. JONES, Adjutant Gen. U. s. A.
IS s. Washington, D. c.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-26

s0FThe Democrats of Mississippi have
chosen Jefferson Davis United States Sem
atoY.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-26

@The correspondent of the Philadel-
phia Bulletin says he has just conversed
with gentleman who left the city of Mex
leo on the 9th Dec, and is only ten days
from Vera Cruz. He says that all is qui-
ct in the city. Gen. Scott was on the point
Of sending detachment to Queretaro and
San Luis Pososi. He also says, if the troops
are dsbanded, the volunteers are going to
remain, and take possession Of the country;
and that they have already commenced
marrying all the wealthy girls in the coun-
try; and that the Mexican ladies prefer the
Anglo Saxons to the Spaniards.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-26

Gov You've AND THE Wares. s.-The pat
riotic position taken by Governor Young,
Of New York, in his late message to the
legislature of that State, has turned the
whole artillery of the Mexican whig prints
upon him, as was to have been expected;
they have fallen to abusing him without
stint or measure. He is denounced by all
the ultra Mexican whig papers, from the
N. Z. Tribune down to the Ohio Star, as
traitor, Ito Mexico Of course; and his views
upon that subject, are regarded as "locofo'
colsh." Gov. Young certainly could hardly
have hoped for a justification of his course
from those who seek every possible pretext
to vilify and traduce their own country, land
give said and comforts to the enemy; but
ne has evinced spirit of patriotism which
In alter years, will be the crowning glory
OF his life, and which will endear him to ev-
cry lover Of his country. Ifto love ones
own country, to seek her glory and wish
for the success and triumph Of her cause,
SoA1SsisoteS u udu q <"lOCOlOCO, IL uJuSI Uo
admitted that Gov. Young has manifested
much Of the spirit of .'locofocoism."
The triumph of the wings in the election
of Governor Young was set down an anti
war triumph Mexican victory-by the
fsderalis,si seyer may have been
his views of the war. at that time, he has
found out, as the rest of his party will learn
ere long, that no good can result to the
country by the factious opposition which
is manifested by the federal leaders, to the
war, and that the honor and glory Of the
country is not to be promoted by constant
efforts to make it appear to the world that
in all our country's quarres, we are
in the wrong. We can not think that
his course was dictated by desire 10
court "'ocofoco" favor; yet it must be ap-
parent to all, that the independent freemen
the country-loving people of the United
States-will Indignantly frown upon those
arch traitors whose constant efforts are
directed to the blackening Of the fair fame
and honor of their country. -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-08-11
CHANGE OF EDITORS.

JC.Bowyer, Esq, has retired from the WIN
chester Virginian, which he has for long line
conducted with spiri, and ability, and with the
confidence and respect OF all parties In pub
FISHING The following extracts from his valedicIo'
nv address, we express our cordial wishes Tor MS
success. which he so well merits:
ain so doing, should do violence and lnIus-
lice alike 10 my feelings and the community IN
which have lived il did not improve the oc.
casion 10 express my profound and era'eini
sense of The kind and generous consideration
long enjoyed, perhaps, even undeserved."
ii now go forth into The rude world again 10
seek honest employment, by which 10 make pro-
vision for those whom Providence has given 10
lean upon me; and 10 one and all, Democrats
and Wings, friend and foe, | bow respectful
but earnest and affectonate farewell"
MIR. B. is succeeded by Messrs. A. J. o'Ban'
non, J. w. Beller and E. c. Bruce-senllemen
of known talents and accomplishments. 10 their
hands, The Virginan will b. one OF The most val
liable and interesting papers in the country
Their opening address 10 the public is marked by
ability and good taste.
Mr.. Beller has been the editor olihe Charles,own
Spiri, OF Jefferson, which has done our cause
much service. We rejoice 10 see that it is still
TO be continued, throwing its hot shot into The Fe.
eral camp.
Spccsss IN ,hese gentleman and Editors
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-08-11
POETRY.
DEATH OF osCEoLA.

EY S. ANNA LsWiSs
Upon his couch The dying Sacheui 'eJI
Like one that had recIiued TO take nus ie'''
After the weary tolls Of day were done.
His eyes we're closed, and thro' the dungeon cams
The evening wind, and lifted with light nngers
His raven hair and laid il off his brow,
And roused him from the clammy sleep OF oea'n'
That fast was stealing on his heavy lids.
Slowly he rose, and safe upon his coucn
Upright, and laid his arms across his oreas''
Like one about 10 speak from out ms neaft
Aud to his warriors standing rouno nun, ediu-
"Bfing ye my moccasins, the pen OF wal
Culver, and scalping knife, and tomanaWk,
Tha, decked me on lriumphal battle-daysi
For The Great Spirit calls.me 10 the land
OF Logan. and OF Philip; and would
Appear before them as becomes chief
or the brave Seminoles-one who has bled
IT. avenge the murder Of their wives and babes.
1.-THE red mans lamp is almost spent-its beam
Will flicker but little while, and then
His name will live but in the Jess OF men,
Or sickly poets oft-repeated tales:
But by brave deeds procrastina'e the hour
When ye behold your chief no more on earth,
Bend NOT your necks beneath The tyranrs YOKE
But bear you as becomes your Lofty tiioe-
Warriors and chiefs that Osceola led.
Now from his brow he wiped the ICY oe"'
And to his feet upIose. and by the anu
OF her he loved, bedecked him Tor the 1omo-
The moccasins and ,urban OF gay p'umes,
And leeginss. which were made vi human scalpe,
And bell. thai held his gittering knife, put on,
Before the mirror which they brought MIN iaid
The Achiote on his face with artists care;
And when the solemn toilette he had MADE,
His hand in silence 10 the chiefs ne gave,
His little ones embraced with trembling lip,
Like one about 10 leave his friends awhile
Upon some dangerous journey tate impes;
Then leant upon his couch, and laid his head
Upon his Una's breast, and fell asleep.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-08-11
THE BALL MOVING.

The Democracy of Rockbridge have held a
meelng Dr.. D. 8. Morgan in the Chair, and or
ganized an Association, with Col. John Jordan
as President, 81 Vice Presidents, and Secre;a.
ries.
The following delegates were appointed to h.
Stale Convention in Lynchburg. Il is hoped
tina, every county In the State will follow up the
lead:
John Le,cher, sha. McClintock, John M.
Brown. Henry McCorkle, John Luster, Lewis
Euzunger, II. w. Mackey, VIM. Henderson,
William Rapp John McGown, D. Christ, M.
Bryan, J. J. Mcbride, William Thompson,
Isaac Bryan, Dr.. Rodgers, DR.. J. Med. Taylor,
John T. L. Preston, Jno. w. Jordan, c. G. Bald
win. WIN. Jordan, P. A. Sailing, S. Ebbard, E.
]. Mclaughlin, Col. VIM. Paxton. 8. Gillock, T.
B. PIunkeI., D. Mckinley, A. J. Mccown, Jas.
F. Cyce, M. Shaw, Dr.. Hamilton, Galbrailh
Hamilton, John w. Hamilton, r. ]. Taylor, w,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-08-11
5 OF THE TERRITORIAL Bill

LOSS OF THE TERRITORIAL BILL.
We cannon doub, tina, many Southern Whis,
will snap asuDder he lies OF party on This qa.s.
ton and proclaim the words OF patriotic indi.aa.
lion. See what the Augusta (Ga.) Republic q
the 3lst, Wing paper, says with force AMI a..
quence, in fear OF the defeat OF The bill
THE COMPROMISE BILL IN Ddacc.
Every Symptom OF The defeat Of the bIi> ~
house, is calculated 10 excite the deepest -e,.o..
and us actual defeat vii hois. tie d.oto,..s
discord and danger, The like OF which has ns,o =.
before been known in this country. We rms, =
Heaven that there are none so LOST % du;y Il ~.
triolism. and 10 love Of Country, as Is lie wil;n,
to open the lite.sealed fountains OF the Up;or
and bleed j, 10 death, 10 gain any adyanaye n
the election ot President. Elect a Wig n !
Democrat, do am thing, sooner than 10 rur,e =
feed, 10 promote danger or This vital que.uo.
We trust lha. il will be settled, tha Cots e>s
will mol adjourn, that The members vii M /.
willing 10 sleep in quiel repose till i; is selle-
The gulph that divides the Norh anu Sonh ii
gel wider, and deeper, and hotter, The longer II.
question is delayed. We read the Compronis.
bill with real joy, and We leel glow On De ars
happiness upon this deeply eXciliag question
that We had not ielt Tor months or wears. AT II.
prospect OF lis passage by both Houses. II i
tails, with The elements now al work, We shall i.
tossed upon a storm-ashed seq, win no commas
nor friendly s;ars 10 direc; our course. IT My
BIZ 4 DEATH STRUGGLE, AND DAM.
ED FOREVER WOULD BE THE CiLCf.
LATINO DENAGOGUE WHO YOU'D
FOR POLITICAL GAIN TO HHIGS or
DEMOCRATS, HAZARD THE SAFETY
OFHIS COUNTRY
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-08-11
Success 10 these gentlemen and Editors
THE NORTH CAROLINA ELECTION
RETURNS.

We lay before our readers The returns from
North Carolina, as far as they have reached US
The Spontaneous combustion" 10 perfectly aw-
full, and has swept away large portion of the
Wing majority for Graham, and throws our can
didale, Reid, ahead beyond our most sanguine
expectations In the Stale OF North Carolina we
have the first evidence OF Gen. Taylor's immense
popularity, and the enthusiasm in his behalf. II
there are many more indications of the same sort,
our Wing friends may hang their harps "upon
the willows" and prepare with melancholy fore.
boding for the awful catastrophe OF the 9TH OF
liant champion Reid, devoted himself TO Federal
issues, and the vote is strictly party in its charac
ter-loca matters have had nothing 10 do with
this large Democratic gain, as far as heard from.
We do not ye. say that Reid is eecled-but the
Old North State is fast awakening TO sense oil
political pfoprety. Her citizens have been
aroused, and they are now visiting upon the
heads OF The poor Feds the punishment due to
their abandonment of principles and their friends.
If these Rip Van Wrinkle folks have given such
signs of devotion 10 Democratic measures and
men, wha, may we not expect from those States
which so lriumphantly piled up their maiorties
for Polk and Dallas in l9442
A Geographic despatch from Petersburg 10 the
Washington Union states that "he Wigs in The
lvsr part Of thu State give up the elsetion" Poor
fellows how sad must be their disappointment.
We ask emphatically, where is the enthusiasm
and Spontaneous combustion" for Gen. Taylor 2
We give some of it below. and shall furnish a
little more Tomorrow:
POSTSCRIPT.
| We are indebted to the polite attention Of The
Editor OF The Raleigh Standard, for The following
Geographic despatch received yesterday, quar-
| ter before 9 A. NJ in reply 10 question we ad.
dressed him on Monday evening" on the sub.
| ject Of the election:
To the Editors OF the Enquirer:
RALEIGH, N. c., August 9Th.
Forty three counties have been accurately hea I'd
from, in which there is certain Democratic gain
OF SEVENTEEN HUNDRED. Reported gain Tin coun-
ties mol officially heard irom,) twenty-five hun.
dred. There are good prospects Of gain Of three
more members 10 the Legislature; il SO, there
will be Democratic majority in that body
Taylorsm is defuncl in North Carolina.
EDITOR STANDARD.
North Carolina has been Wing Stale for the
last eight successive years having ranged as fol.
lows: For Harrison, in 1910, 1884; MIR. More
head (Whig) for Governor in 1912 1882; 70,
Graham (Whis) Tor Governor in August, 1874
$685. for Clay in November 1874, 3,495; and
for Graham Second term) in 1916, 1885.
Now, under the auspices of their "inost avail
able" Spontaneous combustion" candidate, Gen
Taylor. the Wings have for The frs, time in egh
years, probably lost the State
We received letter yesterday from Raleigh,
which says that Rutherford county is reported
TO have given 500 Democratic gain.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-08-11
A WISE SUGGESTION.

Mr.. ]. H. Gilmer, (who by the way made about
The best speech We have yet heard before the
Rough and Ready Club,) in the course of his
speech on Saturday night, urged upon The Wings
The propreiy Of discussions before The people, in.
stead OF mere Club meetings. We think the sug-
ges,ion an excellent, one. There are grea. ques.
lions which ought 10 be debated before the people
by the champions OF the respective parties.
We should like 10 see the Club House orators
contending with our Democratic orators OF this
city. Mr.. Gilmer delivered clever argument on
Saturday night, which was not received with as
much applause as was the idle defamation of
the volunteer from Tennessee. The taste of the
"Decency" in such matters may be considered as
somewhat depraved.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-08-11
Correspondence Of the RichmonG Enquirer.
WASHINGTON, Aug. S-P. Nj.
u. S. SENATE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 81. NJ.
U.S.. SENATE.
Mr.. Webster appeared in his seat this nom.
ing.
The Vice Presid. nj laid before the Senate a
communication from The State Department, trans
sioners 10 se,tle and define The North Eas'ern
boundary between the United States and the Bril-
fish North American possessions, appointed un-
der The provisions of the Ashbunon Treaty
Mr.. Mason moved TO take up the bill concern
ing the U. S. District Courts for Western Virgin
ia-and the motion being agreed 10, MIR. NJ. offered
an amendment 10 the bill in creasing the salary
Of The Judge 10 $3.50. The amendment was
agreed 10, and the bill, as amended, then passed
the Senate.
On motion of Mr. King, the Senate took up the
bill granting lands 10 aid in constructing rail.
road from the city Of Mobile 10 the mouth OF the
Ohio river
Several amendment, were offered 10 the bill,
making similar grants OF land to the Muntsome-
ry and Pensacola, Jackson and Brandon, and 81.
Josephs and Hannibal Railroads.&c. OF which
amendments were agreed 10, and then The bill
passed-yeas "a, nays IA.
On motion OF Mr.. Johnson of MARYLAND, The
Senate held an Executive session, and afterwards
adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ~-e
The House Of Representatives continued its
session yesterday ill 10 o'clock last night This
morning three speeches were made, and then
committees were called in order for reports. Ma
ny bills were reported from the different com.
millees, which were referred 10 The Committee of
the Whole.
The House then took up and passed the bill
ceding that portion Of The Cumberland Road
which lies in Indiana 10 that State.
MIR Ashmun, from the Joint committee Of the
two Houses Tor revising The present system OF re-
porting debates and proceedings of Congress,
made report recommending The employment OF
The "Union" and "lnlellisencer" to publish, on
each and every morning after they occur, sketch
es of The proceedings and debates of the Two
Houses, 10 commence Immediately, paying each
81 so per column OF BREWER payments weekly;
and 10 employ alsolhe Congressional Globe for the
publication Of full and revised reports of speech
es and proceedings In book form, for binding and
preservation as history Of The national legisa.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-08-11

, and The City of Williamsburg, on the 9TH day oil
July, al York Town, and requesting me 10 be
present on that OCCASION was duly received, and
| have postponed answering il until now in The
hope NAT il might be in my power 10 accept OF
your kind ingitation-but the continued sickness
of some OF the members OF my family will, l
fear, render il inprudent for ME 10 leave home in
time 10 reach York by The day appointed.
| regret this the more because it would give me
unfeisned pleasure TO unite with you in honoring
one TO whom honor is so Justly due. The high.
est reward which faithful public servant can
receive is the appreciation OF those whom ne has
served, and know but few, il any, more emf.
nently entitled 10 that reward than MIR. Wise.
As shall be debarfed The pleasure Of meeting
you around the festive board, although | shall be
present in feeling and sentiment, beg leave 10
offer The subjoined toast.
have the honor to be, gentlemen, your obedi.
ent servant and friend,
MIERS w. FISHER.
To Aler. c. Garrett, and others. Committee
The public servant who has discharg every
trust, both at home and abroad, with ability and
fidelity, merits The appreciation of, and deserves 10
be honored by, his friends and old constituents.
EAsryILLE, Eastern Shore, Va, June %, Is4S.
To Messrs. A. C. Garreu, L. ]. Bowdcu, &c,
Gefltleulen. nave ndu Inc non0T 10 receive
your letter inviting me TO public dinner TO be
given 10 The Hon. Henry A. Wise on the 4,h day
of July al Yorktown.
Il will not be in my power 10 be with you, as
the day OF your selection will be in The midst Of
my harvest.
My pursuits are those OF The Agrculturis and
during an absence OF some weeks from home 10
which have but jus! returned, my Interests (as is
usually the result when farmers are called from
their homes) have suffered. could NOT, without
much inconvenience, be absent again during the
residue u The season.
thank you for the notice you have been peas
ed to take of me, and for The polite manner in
which you have expressed your invitation
am, gentlemen, very respectfully, and truly,
your obedienl servant,
Fl. p. C. WILSON.
offer 10 your company The following senli.
ment:
Pure ova,la6iltiesi!! the grand principles Of
The Wing parly-homines nan principal, which,
lattndno,tsly translated. may read cart before the
horse.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-08-11
WING CUT AND THRUST

In the debate in the House on the Army AID.
preparation Bill, the following passage occurred
between the Chairmcn of the Committee and o,
Ways and Means
"Mr. Bolts complained that the Ways and
Means Committee, who reported this bill, had
assumed 10 transact the business of the Military
Committee, of which he was chairman. He
proposed an amendment, so as TO have sixty two
privates TO each company, instead of forty.,wo,
as proposed in the bill, and gave his reasons why
the army had better be 10 900 than but about
5000 or 1000 strong.
"Mr. Vnton avaied himself of the rule 10
close up the debate. He replied to Mr.. Bolts,
who had said that the Chairman of the WAYS
and Means Committee deserved breyet. and
said he was not ambitious of military distiuc.
ton, but at all events, before accepting of
breyetry, he would try TO be better Informed as
to the strength Of his army than the chairman
of the Military Committee seemed 10 be, who
had made slight mistake in his estimates and
calculations of three thousand men !"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-08-11
AUGUST ELECTIONS

North Carolina voted for governor and egisla-
IRE on Thursday last.
Yesterday [lhe 7;h August five States vo'ed-
Ken.ucky-goyernor and legislature. Polls
kept open three days.
Indiana-legislalure.
lliinois-governor, members OF Congress, and
legislature.
Neutrality-suspicious., members Of Congress, and
legislature.
Iowa Members of Congress and legislature.
"rhe legislatures now to be chosen will have
The election OF the United States Senators for six
years from the 4th OF March next, a. follows
North Carolina, in the place OF Mr. Badger,
Wing; Kentucky in The place of Mr.. Critten.
den, Whigi Indiana, in The place OF MIR. Hanne-
gan, DEM; Illinois, in the place of Mr. Breez.,
Dem; Missouri, in The place of Mr.. Alchison,
DEM; Iowa, TWO Senators having been
chosen"
The following elections take place In the sue.
ceeding months:
sVermon. Tuesday, Seplember5
AMaine, Monday. September IL.
sArkansas, Monday, October 2.
Georgia, Monday, October 2.
.Florida, Monday, October g.
Maryland, Wednesday, October 4.
.South Carolina, Monday, October9.
Pennsylvania. Tuesday, October 10.
sOhio, Tuesday October, 10.
'Michigan Monday, November 6.
Mississippi, Monday, November 6.
louisiana, Monday, November 6.
Texas. Monday, November s.
sNew York, Tuesday, November Z.
sNe~ Jersey, Tuesday, November 7.
sNassachuset,s Monday, November Is.
delaware, Tuesday, November ID.
10 those States which are marked with an as.
ierisk ~ members OF Congress are TO be chosen
az well as State officers.