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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-19

cooked with GOV dung, their only fuel appeal to
those whose cbartab feelings have lad them to direct
their steps to the interior of many houses In Paris The
production Of France must therefore, be materially
cressd In order to her Of tho aprosy of misery
which Affects 80 many parts Of this great aud lusrious
nation. A practical conclusion may be- therefore,
drasn 10 more particularly the increase of produc
ton that should excite our socitude It is not that
contest the importance Of good and equitable division
Of the produces. but heneeorth is impossible that the
divsion should not be good The most class
has in Its favor tbs irresistible force of the rising tde
every increase Of production will necessarily turn to tho
prot OF the working classes What government, what
IT, and that tho fate of whoever opposes such tenden
cy must bo to BIZ carried by the current to confusion
and to ruin eha have occasion to return TO the sub
jec OF the division Of produce But i. was useful to
place Ia prominent relief the d.a that popular progress
supposes before all th e. an increase Of productions
that beyond that nothing serious Is possibe that oil
projects ara vale; oil combinations ephsmsrs This Is
what have underworld to show in this my rst letter.
and dem aud permission to stop at this point.
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You have seen ny last letter How little I expected
then that the cmue would end the Of Louis
Philippe aud his dynasty No one expected IT, assure
you The papers will glorify the leaders Of the revolu
ton But 1t wa, indecison the part, the inHu-
Of mob the other, aud chance above ALL tina.
its only leaders. Every thing soon ended and
Psrsthe real Faristhat ID, the immense msjorty of
the citizens that wanted law snd had yet
TO STIR save f.w efforts that made to count,ract
the movsnent, when It was too lsten No important
event. and doubt this will be one Of the most mpsr-
tsnt events Of tho ags sprung from acciden-
tai and stupid cause You have heard about the agisa
ton the subject Of the babqusts Tbs ministry, d.
rectsd usual by Louis Philippe, decided to inct
blow these bsnquets-being political meetings in
order to bring the people together AT the opening
the sersion" they inserted In the royal speech th-
words ennsniis ou are sgts"-enenies or blind
m.n--appiying It to the Deputies who had taken
Of these deputies, who maiotained they wore In
suited. The ministry answered they had in
tenton to insult the honorable members. Furt her.
more, In the address that is the TO the royal
spcech which IN voted upon phrase after phrass, by
tue Cnamoer OF Deputies the ministry proposed to in
ssrt the very sans words, I" spnemis apeugles,"
~hea excited much anger, either truly genuine or
only protsnded An amsnd ment, proposing to erase
these two words, which the ministers had SAID not
Intended to insuit any member, offered Still they
wsres stupid enough or, rather weak enough, they
declare they would resign n IL was adj ptsi AS thev
had certain majority in the house. that "a MS
WAS OF course The result was TO exssper ate
ters had maintained that they had rsht TO nroh ibit
the banqusts The opposition decided they would Az 3
bsnquet-that they would agitate with cold vasi An
champagne Inc ministers seemed to answer that they
would have those that would organise The banQu
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We shall bear our defeat in AS with as much equa.
nimy did in 40, and certainly rather better than
neighbor of the National nellgence bore his defea,
in ~.
We have promised to preserve our equilibrium if we
were beaten; though certainly if were beaten in vir
gina, it would be rather difficult to maintain it. We
say now if defeated in Virginia we should meet it with
much reluctance, because such event never entered
into the list of categores The startling returns
however, which have received from her western
counties. not very comfortable. The calculations
made yesterday by the Richmond Times ap-
parently making the result still and doubt
full; and understand that the wings in this city
claim to have received fuller returns which would give
them majority of about 300 votes. From this
fatality trust to be preserved But if such should
turn to be the fact it will only prove us the su-
perior organization of the wing party our own
Our friends in Virginia would have been caught nap
ping The panic in Pennsylvania would not have suf-
fcieny reused them up to their duty Republican vo-
permitted to lnger at their homes whilst the
wing voters almost everywhere said to have gone to
the polls. The Rockingham Register complains that we
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From the Baltimore American.


NAvAL.-The United States steamship Allegheny, at
the beginning of September, in the Plate whers
she attracted universal attention. The New York Cou
rier publishes letter from Montevdeo, which thus
speaks of her:
"This vessel presents indeed fair type of the American
character possessing in the highest degree the proverba
beauty and symmetry OF American models and embraces
truly original application Of steam.power arranged
10 leave the sailing qualities perfect vessel adapted
solely for sails, and it is pleasing learn that the
has been found be fully efficient in itself in
the heaviest weather Mt
The position of her steam machinery her propeers and
boers show that the former (o her pan) be perfectly
protected from an enemys shot within range
fire.
The tests TO which the 'Aleehany' has already been
subjected, and her performance M establishes be-
sells designed for close against shore batteries YES
sells OF the line and its formidable obstruction full use
Oh canvass are now, by the truly ingenious invention oil
Lieut.. Com HUNTER, entirely overcome.
hal effect has been produced upon the minds OF many
navai oicers OF oregn powers in the ports OF the river
Plate, who have thronged board this of the so
called Back Woods America, the successful result
OF Uncle Sans mode of adapting steam power to naval
vessels we must learn hereaite but jooging by the ap
parent interest taken, and minute Of the yes
sci and her machinery, the part OF the Brush and
ench chief OF the naval forces
on Tins station, doubt bot iul the Ale
ghany has, will be- Transmitted their governments.
Tho shield deck, the horizontal dee ply sub
merged position OF the popeller he vessels light daugh
OF water tho appearance of steamn word, every
practical difficulty hitherto experienced paton
removed In the 'ADeghsny,'"
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To the E ditor of the onion:

10 the f. dtfor OF The Unlon:
"We are overwhelmed, but not annihilaed We have
lost the victory, but not honor. We in minori.
ty, but minority all -powerul--so powerful
less control the desnies Of the country, though
nomnally in the hands of opponents. To say that
am not disappointed, would be ridiculous. To say that
not surprised, most true With all the folly Of the
seeming discomfort and apparent disruption, doubted not
their final union but this knew, too was not enough
to effect defeat, unless the enthusiasm for military
heroism aroused This latter have ever feared
since the nomination OF Taylor made; yet while
there but little of it visible apprehended that there
under-curren flowing on, which, though unseen
would be felt on the day of the election.
"Ths much expressed TO you before the can
vass commenced; yet hoped, the canvass progressed
that the natural enthusiasm of party for the primer
pies we profess together with the most deserving and
popular candidate we had nominated. would bear us tn
umphany through. That had my fears also, that the
South would not do its full Duty stated to you few
days previous to the election. We sometimes discover
things at distance that not visible by.
knew well the fondness of the South for military men,
and could not forget the position of the two in rel
erence TO southern institutions-he slave owneT
the other not
"Our disappointments great. | know yours are
But is too late to complain. We watch the cur
rent OF events and shape accordingly. we
must give the General fair chance-a fair trial Ii Will
scarcely answer to pursue any factous of opos
he will turn such policy TO good account. The
wild and reckless hostility of the wings to Gen. jackson
only strengthened his arm. Let not commit similar
error: Gen Taylor may not prove TO be Jackson ye
not knowing what he may be- let wait patiently and
see"
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Fifteen Hundred Dollars ard.--Robbery of the
Patent Once.
IN the night of the 9Th instant the following articles
~ stolen from the National Gallery in the Patent Office,
viz
Gold snuI-box, with diamonds
Gold scabbard belonging the sword presented Com
Biddle
Gold medal struck by order of the Senate of Hamburg
their centennial of the establishment
their constitution
Silver medal duplicate OF the
Gold medal, commemorative OF the delivery from assas
nation OF General Bolivar.
Gold medal struck in Peru in 1921
Do do. do do. 1923.
Silver do do.
Silver medal of Rio de la Plata, 1913
Roman gold coins.
Pint bottle of altar of roses
Pearl necklace.
Two pearls in the gold snuff box which taken
Twen-on medals OF copper and silver, of Gems Wayne
Green, and other generals.
The reward above stated will be given for the recovery
the property above mentioned and the apprehension and
conviction of the thief thieves by whom taken,
property and the conviction of the thieves.
EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner of Patents
UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE,
Washington, Nov. 8, 1913.
o. The Argus, Baltimore Pennsy vanan, Philadelphia
True SUM- and Sum- New York Post and Times, Boston
Post, Piusburg Enquirer, Cincinnati and Delta, New
Orleans, will please copy the above three times week
for three weeks, and send their bills eceipted in duP
cate) to the Patent Office for payment.
Nov. l0-d3w
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For the Union.
The Result.
BY ONE OF TIE TELEGRAPH CLUB

IT'S done a natiou's mighty voice has spoken
And power 10 silence nerves another's arm;
It's done no wars-and but few heads broken,
And some wry faces That can do no harm.
It's done! and siav'y, from her ancient moorng,
lis done. alas and Fillmore and'y Buren,
Are southern angels now with Yankee faces.
Ills done the odds aud end, ha We come together
And black and white have voted at the polls
The constitution has been patched with leather
And shins and heels are substitutes for soIes
us done The donce and peace preserving Quaker
Has raised man OF Belia 10 power;
'Tis done and freedom seeks undertaken
While chlvalry performs a northern tour.
It's done the South remains the South no longer;
The civil power has knucked TO the stronger,
And fades the laurel wreath on Macon's grave
It's done the living tide OF many voices
Has filled the western Wales Overlooking:
On WalAh's hill New England's rejoices,
While by the Blue his chcken-cock is growing
IT'S done by native SchuykilPs waters
m With knickerbockers from the Hudson's shores
The Johnsons, Schencks, and sturdy W,lterhalters
The Smiths, the Lees, the Leyins. and OMoores-
Italian, French, low Dutch, and Orange Irish;
Red livered English from the Mother Isle
Bran-new Americans. with accents wirsh,
Aud names that once were suffered by the mile.
Old politicians from their folds have wandered
Aud halfhedged Tells have left their mothers ;
Great intellects have basey tricked and pandered,
And misery has made the oddes; brothers.
There. strict construction holds changlng's taper
And Mercy whets a broad sword, red and rusty
The man Of solid basis votes for paper,
And Innocence herself is stale and musty
IT'S done and all is lost but life and honor,
And srill they shout for what they cannot tell us;
Our goddess has an ugly wan upon her,
And Honesty himself is getting jealous.
Our straightest ways crook d to suit the masses,
Our men of peace have at the hastings wranged
Our men of sense have herded with the asses,
And, like the Dutchman's legs, are somewhat tangled
IT'S done the press has uttered its Heroics
And all are watching for a springtime balmy;
They view their conquest like band of stoics,
And sing like "our Nathaniel" somewhat psany.
No longer shall ye live, immortal Epic
Your pipe is out in Dame Casalia's corner;
The age OF tnsel woos minstrel Beppc,
And casts her swaddling clothes on Bobby Horner.
IT'S done ye cruel men and ugly women;
Our glorious summers sun in autumn fades
Each party has received II handsome trimming
And none rejoice but gamblers and old maids.
Hope on her anchor Ioosts, and grabbed
As cider sealed in eighteen hundred forty
The rery dogs around are growing rabid
And all are waiting for another sortie.
IT'S done! the elephant we've SEEM by Caesar!
And such sight! twas anything but pleasant
Our gallant cock is slaughtered by a greaser,
As though he was turkey or a pheasant.
The easy chairs, with crimson velvet Innings,
Are fading swiftly from our anxious eyes
But still our Spartan band feel no repnngs,
For wounded Truth shall live when dies!
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will.rds' city Hotel, Washington, ID. c.

SlNCE the closing of the last business the City
~ Hotel has been entirely repaned papered and other
wise embellisbed and addition OF genlemans par
or the first floor Also hot and cold baths and
other Improvements requisite the comfort of the
travelling community The house is pleasantly situated
in the most agreeable OF the city, the Presidents
house and the executive offices.
The building is four stories hgh fronting Pennsyva-
mia avenue io feet and on l4th It's ieet containing
40 OF large size well arranged with paors and
chambers attached and suits of for fames-all
we'll lighted and ventilated
The ladies' paror is large, pleasant and convenient to
the ladies' ordinary.
With practical knowledge of hotel keeping and one
years experience in Washington with atten-
ton to business, trust the City Hotel will compare IA
vorably with any hotel in this country.
49, E. ID. 81 II. A. WILLARD
WASHINGTON, d. u, Nov IL, 1913. Nov l4-d2w
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South America and Paclnc Mails.
Notice to the public and instructions TO posmasters


18th November lSlS
OFFICIAL information has been received at this De-
" Partment that the United States packet Pana
MAJ built under with the Secretary the Navy
eventually for the of that department of the govern
ment but in the mean time to be employed in the
poration OF the mails, will be i'm readiness by the I'D
slant, to receive mails the port of New York Mail bags
will be made up at New York. to be forwarded by said
steamer for Rio Janeiro, Valparaiso, and Caao. Mails
for Panama, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Monterey San
francisco, and Astoria, should be retained by
the facon to Chagres on the LIST of December next.
The inland and postage all ette
to be forwarded by the Panamahe being places
not within the territory of the United Staesis be pre-
cerned wl see that this reqoston complied WITH and
will stamp the letters and papers accordingly
The mails said foreign ports viii be sent to the ca of
The United States consu at the respective places under
the seal Of the New York post office.
The postage for single letters exceeding half an
ounce VIII be ~ cents to Rio Janero, Valparaiso Cal
lao and Tor each newspaper pamphlet cents In each
the regular inland postage York to be added
30 ., @. JOHNSON,
NOV io-ot Postmaster General.
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RECONCILIATION BY FIGURES.

We compare with the delegations in the old Congress
they stood the date of the elections not regarding
changes which have since been caused by death or 9TH
erwse; showing nett wing gain of seven members
The House when full comprises 1870 members
If the remaining members should correspond with the
delegations the present Congress- there would be
a whg majority of Is or 90 The Senate is strongly
democratic.-N. Y. Journal of Commerce
There vacancy, since filed with a whig
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Nov. 1916
S,TOvEs! stovcsi stovesi and e.rst4si-This d,v - II

STOSHs' ss"vcsf stovesi and Crates This day RS
~ ceved another large assortment of CRATES
all sizes for wood and coal Also, Beebes cooking range
the best IN use large assortment of the American
tight cooking stove for which the agent this place
None genuine except those with brick owens All
OF which am selling very cheap for cssh.
O. WOODWARD,
. - between 10th and 1lth streets,
NOV io-eost Pennsylvania
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IRVING HOTEL,
(Lafe Fmlier's,)
w ashlnQtOn Citv

VNHE above elegant hotel erected within the past year
on Pennsyvania avenue corner of 18th street,
in the most complete order, having been painted
and enbeiished throughout with the addition OF a ladies
ordinary and other improvements, that its general ar
engagements Tor comfort unsurpassed by any
ment in the city will be ready for the reception of
pany Monday, the 18th Nov instant and the
respectfully socts the patronage of the public with the
OF his best endeavors make house every
rc,pect worthy of j. THOMAS.
(Late of the Howa I'd HOTEL New York;
Nov Z-Sawzw INTEL Washington
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IOWA LAND WARRANT AGENCY.

IOWA LAND WARRANT AGENCy.-James M Nor
gan, attorney at law Burlington, Iowa. will attend to
the SALE location, and other investment of Land Warrants
him in Iowa.
Refer, in Washington city. to Messrs. Lewis Johnson
Land Office, and ]. Ferguson General Post Office
Nov I6-d3tca~
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hundred and twenty six members of the Thirty first
Congress have been already elected, as follows:
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Nov l6--eoat
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-10-09
IRELAND.
Channel before the Trials

The following letter describes what was going
on IN the Clonme Court House On the day before the
Commission opened
We reached Cloume. AZ o'clock, 10 the midst Of
rain and strong cold wind and while around the giant
hills whicn entircls the town were collecting TIE dark
dense clouds Of night The Crown Solicitor was In at
tendance ~ the Court House and called the names
Of the who sb 0uf 20 evidence the
approaching trials They are about seventy six
Der and AZ later period OF the day the depositons OF
those who had not been already examined we're taken
The Police escorted 20 the Court House a number OF
women all Of whom were without any shoes or stock
ngs and very scsniy and ragged attire and many
Of them not wishing % be recognized A. witnesses
covered their faces IN their shss and held down their
heads As they passed alon-. We mad peep into the
wtnessroom 10 was guarded BY few OF the Con
stabulary.
some OF the witnesses were lying asleep In corners
others were asleep upon the table, and the rest
standing talking Il the windows or oing against The
walls al waiting 10 be called before Mr. hemmis and
hs official stat The courthouse n which the prison
ers will be tried IS small. and VIII aiiord but little
commodstou % the crowds OF persons who viii natu.
rally desire present al these important trials The
bench l. low 10 has OF the dignhed elevation as
our tribunals in Du1la and the iury0ONes, and scats
for bsrrsters and other professional men, are narrow
and but little adapted for the great state TRIALS The
dock s also very confined lu the outer court u the
cell In which the prisoners remain before they
ragncd the walls OF which contain the names OF many
OF the convcis who have been tired a. previous Com
N ssiOns scratched hy Themselves with nails M cnar &c.
ters less cs1o than the old Egyptian inscriptions lnis
cell has neither bench chair thai the accused
are obliged to stand or wax about n H. We made IN.
qu.rcs Al the jail and informed that All the prison
ors were lu good health. but that Nr. DJnnlue d
rather depressed 10 spirits
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Nr OBren has mad Mr Whtcsde. q {. and Mr..
FITZGERALD assigned his counsel Connected with
these trials we are informed thst the Government has
determined 70 send over one Of the English Judges to
watch their progress and that the Hon. Baron Parke
has been received tor the mission be viii, il b. said
set out tor Dublin on Monday next
The Lord Chief Justice liked Thursday next A. the
day on which M smith Bnen viii be called on 10
plead and take bis trial his LOrdshp perumptorly re-
marking % the prisoners. You are now perfectly sp
prised 5y the Court and take notice that you will be-
called upon 10 plead on Thursday next and the trial
vii. then be Immediately proceeded with
As respects an Indictment We may 01scre that 10
contains Fix separate counts all iul AMI explicit but
We suspec, that flaw can be found 10 the Indictment
and % not allowed by the presiding Judges viii enable
Mr. D Bucus legal advisers Oh 20 before superior
Court
Il has been decided that Mr. Charles Gavan Duffy will
be tried the Commission OF oyer and Icrminer
but az present there uncertainty T. the precise
nature of the charge whether for felony high ires
son The Attorney General will IL Is said, be guided
by the result of his prosecutions At Cl0nmel Il also
said that the Crown, exercising power confirmed by
statute viii no matter what the charges may be, try
him hy Jury, not OF the city but the county. Mr..
ODoghcriy will be put upon his trial third tune, Also
before County jury.
Thus il will be seen NJ. Attorney General VIII spare
no means he can adopt IN order o. secure conyic-
ton should he be successful and ultimately Danish
The gentlemen from the land OF their nativity the law
will il is true be vndlcsted but we fear without any
moral effect whatever.