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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-19
TAYLOR STATES.
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Necessary to a choice, 146.


Some persons Of opinion that union will take
place in Vermont between the free soil men aud the
Democrats, to give the vote to Van Barren II So
the vote of Taylor would be reduced to ISL and Ii
take of Wisconsin, also he Is still elected sup
posing Indiana and Iowa FOR him, as we believe
they viii Set down "Od Zack'' as safe.
THE PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION.
The Pennsylvanian of yesterday morning endeavors
to hold out hopes to the democrats ofhe election Of
Longsreth Governor, but upon the whole, rather
gives it up and says that at most only be de-
fested by very small majority"
The table majorities given in the Pennsy luanian
clearly shows the election of Johnston. We should
think his majority would be about 2oO-the closest
contest known in Pennsylvania In 1910 Har-
rison's majority was $50
The democrats elect their candidate Paynter, for
Canal Commissioner, by about 1000 majority. Mid
dleswarth, the whig candidate q conspicuous
anti mason, and lost many masonic well as native
votes. Lf ID ~
~ HARRISBURG, Oct. 1912 o'clock, P M.
The following estimate, made by an eminent poll
tican, will give quite different complexion to the
result in this State The mail train just in with the
Philadelphia evening papers, does not interfere with
any of these calculations, Of any note.
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CHARLESTON, s. c, Oct. Is.
The beginning of the Political Revolution South
C1roIimn

Carolina.
Long before this reaches you you will have
been apprized of the result of struggle here be-
tween the {" old hunkers,'' who go for party, and
nothing else, and portion of the democratic party,
who have determined to cut the leading strings
by which the State has been made to follow such de-
vious paths for several years But although you may
have heard of the result of the details may not
be uniBterestipg out Of place at the present time
The first organization Of this party for the cleo
ton of Mr. Hutchinson for Mayor and nobly have
they succeeded defeating the old HUNK ers, breaking
up their organization, and scattering and dividing
even their leaders It was thought however this be-
ing a national question, that the old drill sergeants
could whip the refractory into line with the old par
ty cries. but it go. Against the combined in
fuence OF the press or the Taylor men have no pa
per to represent their views) against the promises
and threats of old political hacks and without leai
ers, the people OF Charleston have at last deter
mined to think for thems elves and give free vent
to their feelings of respect, love, and admra-
ton, which they entertain for the hero patriot,
honest old Jack, who stands on the platform of the
Tuition, and has declared he will be the President
Of The L nited States, and not of party-a platform
long unoccupied by any Presidential candidate and
where honest OF all PARTIES throwing off the tr
mes of party backs can freely support him. This
feeling of admiration for the peoples candidate has
stIuck chord in Carolina which viii sound the knell
OF those who attempt longer to control her by purely
party drill
fourteen Taylor represe natives and Taylor Senator
to the legislature and would have sent the entire
ticket only fer the running OF Banding (whg indie
pendently 1t is the dawning of dsy in Caro-.
lima and, although Taylor may net get the vote OF
the State at this election safely predict that
this freedom Of action aroused among the voters
urging them to think for themselves will spread Until
it ,ball and give tone to the future
action OF the State. JIM.
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APPEARANCE OF NEW ORLEANs-The city Is
rapidly filing up. The entire disappearance of the
epd. mic and the entire restoration tho health of
the tewp, Is bringing back our citizens earlier than
usual. Business has become more active-produce is
arriving freely. The change which our streets has
Undergone from the duh. sombre, and desolateN ap-
peafapce which they exhibited month ago almost
makes us imagine that have been translated to ew
scenes and distant places. There Is cheerfulness
the counfepsncss Of all one meets in our thorough
fares The merchant rs revived by the prospect the
winter holds out and the for visters
are being EN- bellshed end improved though an ex-
trsoidipary irfux of strangers expected Such
OF our absentees aa with to make fair Start In the
competition fer the winters business. would do well
10 come home speedily N y. PitGy.ae Oct. &.
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. IL. 1873.

accident TO a Circus 1snt at No,rtstown- Lang
Jcidt- Who's 10 be Gore nor
During violent storm, last evening, accompa-
MED with thunder and lightning, an immense
tent, erected at Norristown by circus company,
was completely demolished by the wind just as the
performances were commencing. The wi nd was from
the northwest, and the three poles supporting the
tent were thrown over upon the eastern benches
which were crowded with men, women, and children
The scene was rendered doubly appalling by their
seStams and the canvass with which they we're en-
velaped, being cut, 1t actually blown away by the
itrceNof the wind have been unable to learn Of any
very SERIOUS injuries having been inflicted by the fall
OF the reles exc, pit che breaking Of one mans arm
Governor Johnston has released 10 interfere n re-
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Ax.... q


Hon. WILLIAM MACY, Secretary of War -
DEAR SIR We avail ourselves withEgreat pleasure
of your visit to this city to express high
respect for your private character; and appreca
ton of your distinguished public services Con nected
with the national administration at period of
interest to eur country, and filing an important
ecutive department. of the government under crcum-
stances requiring the exercise of sound udgmen nd
commanding talents, your public course has been
watched with great solctude by friends in this
the State that claims you as OF her most Illus
trious citizens.
The conduct Of the in Merico has been marked
NTH all that toresgh and sagacity ton Which your char
acer a Dubiic officer has always been disiing
aud hLe couid not IN any sense detrdct from the
great Of The gallant officers and soldiers whose
brilliant feas in the field hare shed sire our cou
try to the truth Of history to say that in the
councils aphich directed the management the car are
10 be found the elements of ose glorious results Which
reflect s much honor TIE american arms
while deprecate the ecessity of any cause for
war between nations, and gladly welcome the return
of peace cannot nevertheless rs Americans, proud
o. their country and its institutions fail to
ledge the SURPRISING merits of those whose judy
mept in council, and whose DEF DIS in arms have re-
Gently done much to elevate and adorn the Ameri-
name and char acter
In selling this occasion to present to you our
friendly greetings, beg that you will do the flu
vor to accept public dinner, in this city any day
most convenient to yourself and it will afford great
pleasure If your public engsgeme nts will permit your
acceptance of this invitation during your present visit
We remain dear sir, with sentiments
~ iuhra o,A
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ALBANY, Oct. 16, 1918.
The Trouble among the odd Fllio,cs.


Your respondent here is In error with refer
renee to the existing difficulties in the order of
Odd Fellows, in this State. He attributes the
cause of difference to a disposition on the part Of
the country lodges (meaning all out of the city
Of New York) of changing the location of the
Grand Lodge, which is now located in your city.
to some more central portion of the State which
is not the question at issue between the belliger-
ents. And, further, he does great injustice to
number of worthy members of the order, in charg.
ing them with indecorous conduct towards the
members Of Hope Lodge, as I will be able to show
hereafter and your paper stands first in the conf
dence Of the public with regard to the truthfulness
of its statements, think you will not hesitate to
rect that which can be proved to be incorrect do
not wish to be Understood mputiDg to your
pondent wiIful misre presentations but that he has
been deceived must be admitted by those who are
all acquainted with the facts.
1t is well known by members of the order that the
Grand Lodge Of the United States directed the Grand
Lodge OF the State to pass upon form of
which to be submitted at the November session of
1S47 and 1t passed Gas it unquestionaby was, and
that too by decided vote OF ayes 202, to noes ~,
then it should 60 into provisional force
and become the fundamental law The lodges favora-
Bile to it immediately organized in conformity with its
provisions, when it discovered by few persons
who were hostile to 1t from the beg nning that it
Master the belief who thereupon issued procla-
cIsrins' tn ia ON ~ ba tn isw wh;nh shauia
sov.r the o,S.r IN This SITE This '.as s yo, ,aw
III .nnnoss racai,sd With aston;sbm.nt a. s.m ~
imdio nai,on NV ths rrsat mass of thu broebsrhooJ
thronahout the state is was the Grand Master ar
rsyed az ainst the Grand Lodge, aud calling upon
which il the sunreme tribunal over them AS well rs
him. This document y received n merited disregard
from those who to how 20 the rue of the
man nowern and hence the Grand Sire was called
upon TO nIerpose his authority by the right
to decide the question at issue between the
.}xss of tho Grand Iodos Of this state ana their
Grand Master. by issuing g commission - to 1--WE
prominent members of the order IN majority of
whom had previously committed themselves upon the
ouestionI 10 take the testimony as 70 whether the
new contribution had been legally adopted. aud
report the facts for his ultimate decision. The
testimony in the case was entirely eanarfe as the
friends of the new constitution refused TO an
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lation to Langfeldt-so his execution may be con-
sidered fixed for Friday. The interview with Mr..
Rsdemschsr yesterday, elected nothing the crim-
nal having sent for hil apparently, with the sole
view of asservating his innocence.
The question, !" Who's to be the Governor 2" still
re mains undecided, with the msjorties iuctuating
every hour The chances still the side Of John
stop he is STILL by all uts ahead though the
hun dreds he had q few days since now dwindled
down to units according to the Penn ycanian extras
II Ia reported that the democrats will have
jorty Of two in the House.
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DESTRUCTION OF WATERLOO, BY FlRE-A fire
broke out in the village of Waterloo, opposite
Black Rock this morning, about half past three which
destroyed nearly the entire village. We understan a
the fire caught In barn near Lewis's hotel, which
soon pread TO such an extent as to envelope the en-
tire Dmloipgs with one exception, some twenty or
twenty. Ave in number, in flames A large norton Of
the dock was also destroyed The alarm was given In
this city, and many of remen went down but did
not oross over with their machines Tho flames threw
brsht illumination over the city, pre- the M
penrapce Of fire In our midst we have not learned
the amount OF the lose but the calamity must fall
heavily ppon many Of the sufferers -Bu6aio .qdper-
fiSe7. Oct. 10.
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Naval Intelligence.

The U. s. steamer Allegheny, Lieut.. William NJ.
hunter from Montevideo, via Rio Janero, was at
Buenos Ayr.s Aug. 18TH
United States brig cambridge, Lieut.. Hsughton,
sailed rom Monrovia, Africa, the lat Of August,
bound South. on u cruise. All well The following is
list OF her officers A. g laughter, Lieut. Com
mapd,n< D. W Dougal Lieut.; +. II. Haggerty do /;
O. Wat Acting Master; J. Wiison, Passed Assistant
Surg.opi w. Bond, Captains Clerk; NJ Hutchinson,
M, Sweeney, Masters Mates
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NEW AND DANGEROUS CouNTERFETT large
number oil counterfeit 5s on the Bank of Penn
Township, were yesterday put in circulation in ire
city They are so web done that many we're taken by
our banks and brokers Those that have see n are
letter u, payable to Rush and vsrionsly dated in
1886 They readily be detected by that
in the right end Of the genuine bills. the words Five
Dollars- D. Five Dollars inserted in two lines
the letters OF Que commencing at the bottom Of the
note and running upwa, DIS and the other mt the ton
and running downwards. In the counterfeit they
downwards Ritkneifs IN iadefphia Peyorfer ~ ., ~
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miscellaneous Political Intelligence.
GEN. TAYLoR's PRESENT PROSPECTS FOR THE PRE-

sIDENCY
We have heretofore stated that the aspect of tina
political horizon such that the toral vote of
either Pennsylvania Ohio was absolutely necessary
for the success of Gen. Taylor. The results Of the
elections in Georgia and Florida and the recent de-
velopemepts Of public opinion in Indiana Iowa, and
wisconsin, have somewhat changed the political
pect; and supposing that stands fair chance
elected without the vote of either Pennsylvana or
Ohio, although these States and will be still
sioered the battle ground.
The following is the table of States likely to
vote fer Gen. Taylor, leaving of view Pennsylva-
MIA and Ohio the former of which, since the election
Of Governor Johnston and from other prospects, must
be set down than probable for Taylor.
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-sf SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Charleston papers contain the proclamation
of Governor johnson, of that State, calling extra
session Legislature on the first Mond ~ In No.
vember cast the nine electoral votes of that State
for President and Vice President
la-H-h3 VERMONT.
As previously stated, the Legislature of Vermont
attembled at Montpelier on the 18th inst On that
day the Senate was organized by the choice of John
K.mbal, as President, and D w C. Clarke, Secre-
tary; the latter receiving 10 out eff % ballots. In
the House, the first ballot for speaker, the vote
stood a. follows:-Whole number 2lS-William Kit
trrdge, (whig) 1o5; Horato Needham free soiD 60;
Homer w. eaton, (dem 46; George w Colamer 1.
There three balotings that day on the last
Of which the whole number was 22l; Kittredge 100,
vote of 100 to los, adjourned, after reaching the
eighteenth ballot; on which Mr.. Kttredge received
for choice Mr. K was anally chosen on the forty
sixth ballot, receiving 100 votes Mr. Needham had g.
Mr.. Heaton 30, and Homer Hubbell 2 Ferdinand
F Merrill. Of Montpelier, was unanimously chosen
The Democratic Convention called at Montpelier
voted to adhere to Cas- and Butler
ANOTHER SPEECH FROM DANIEL WEBSTER.
I.. ..rL New YoRK, Ost. 10 l84S.
GtNrLEMEN-Your letter of the 14th inst was duly
received feel extreme reluctance further to address
the public pending the ensuing election. My opinions
Of regard may be thought properly to sttach to them
and have earnestly wished my part, avoid pro-
loDged or repeated dscussons upon the merits Of the
two opposing candidates for the Presidency have no
But you invite me to speak, not Of men, but ofth'ug.
and OF things which Affect the permanent interests
and the daily business of the community Aud I can
not but feel that those In whose behalf yeu address me-
have "A right to expect any assistance which can
render In the maintenance Of correct opinions sub
jecs which at the present juncture deeply i'm.
portant.
comply therefore, with the request which you com.
municate and leave with you the appointment Of
time and place, suggesting only that likely to be
detained In this city for some days.
am, gentlemen With very true regard,
Your friend and obedie mt servant.
DANIEL WEBSTER.
To Executive Committee Of Suffolk Whg Conven-
ton 30
The speech is to be delivered, earn, on Tuesday
next in Fsneuil Hail. Boston.
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MANsI.ArGBrrR IN CHELSEA, Vr.--Two men.
named Moses, and Rhoades, entered the orchard OF
David Williams, Cbesea, VT. 18th inst TO get fruit:
MT Williams att ~ TO drive them out by stoning
then They beat with clubs so as to cause his
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The Crops.

The Upper Marlboro GdEeie Of Thursday Gays -
We are informed by persons from DIFF sections Of
rripoe G oes 8ud the lover counties OF this State,
that much laI ger quantity Of wheat has been put In
The ground then in former seasons. Many p'antars
int, nd to curtsl their tobacco land with view OF
lest,Iipg this crsy.1
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Nine divorces Of man and wife were ordered by the
Super. Court OF Connecticut last week. sitting az
Danbury.
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Sr. DoMHGo.-The brig Fairy, Capt Harper,
which place she left the ID inst She brings intel
hsence some days later Captain Harper reports that
at the time OF his sailing the country In n very
unsettled conditon-business presented no improve
mept whstever The government had issued circulars
all along the sea coast to the effect they
TO regulate me prices OF provisions and dry goods at
very lew rate. The people were demanding of the
governme mt the fnfment Of former relative
to the reduction OF the price of provsions and n
concession be made, American produce and dry goods
cannot be tola but at ruino1s prices to shippers
Should the peoples demands receive slight or nsten
ton hey VIII assuredy resort to puuder, manifest
atoms tothat effect have already taken place in the
interior The Chambers for the despatch of
business at Fort au Prince LIST nst and happy results
were expected.-Phiiad N .9merirnn
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.. WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 1S43.
Gentlemen,-As abont to leave New ,rk,
my return to this place, had the honor to receive
your letter of the 2SIh OF September expressing in the
most kind and complme ntsry manner, your appre-
citation Of my public services, and inviting me to a
public dinner ... ....l1t'. .. t.-
The pressure Of official duties is the apology have
to offer for my delay in replying to it. Nothing could
be more gratifying than to meet many Of my
esteemed friends on such en- occasion you offer to
me- but the necessity for my here, and
fer time TO come compels me- respectfully, TO de-
cline your Invitation Your reference to.the in
which have performed the duties Of prese station
and your liberal expressions Of approval of my public
conduct, semaDd my most grateful ack to-
to be useful have been attended with results in some
degree corresponding to my wishes. such favora bic
view Of my official course emanating from those whose
interest and patriotism naturally lead them to
public measures and who well Qualified form
just estimate Of them in their immediate, well
more remote, consequences-is q testimonial which
most highly prize and most gratifying reward for
arduous and respon sioe services
No one, assure you, can moro sincerely rejoice
than do, at the ." return of peace and can
better appreciate just tribute of praise TO those
'who.e deeds in arms have recently done much to
elevate and adorn the American name nd character
and may well regard myself as fortunate in occupy
inga position which, in the judemsnt of my nds
self Though ! most highly appreciate the military
glory which our brave officers and soldiers have won
Mexico yet am far from entertaining apprehe
as some do, that 1t will nfuse such a restless martial
spirit into the American people, asiwi lead them to in
dulge 1T on improper occasions.
In my judgment the best fruit of our recent mill
taIy successes is the promise it gives of abiding
peace Known as 1t now must be throughout the
world, that we possess the power to redress
tiopai wrong and to protect the rights o. citizens
st home, and in their extensive foreign intercourse
and that upon sufficient provoc .tion we are ready to
use it; we may cherish the hope that our just rights
will be everywhere respected, and that relations
with other nations will continue to be peaceful
have the honor 10 be, with the greatest respect
gentlemen, your obedie mt servant,
-. III. h. 1910. ai.lr w. l.. MARCY.
To Messrs. William 3. Astor, Moses Taylor Stephen
Whitney, James Lee, d. S Kennedy and others.
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ANOTHER STAMPEDE---DoYLE Convicted The
Maysville Herald, of Wednesday last, mentions
the discovery and Illustration another negro STAN.
pede in Kentucky Some forty slaves It says belong
ing In WoodfoId county, had made arrangements to
break the bonds Of ferviude and seek the sweets of
liberty In free State, on Saturday night. The me-
groes all had free PASSES and according to general
orders each to steal horse and thus ride out of
the land Of bondage But one Of the band proving
recreant their designs discovered nd
Patrick Doyle, the white man engaged in the pre-.
vious stampede, has been tried and convicted The
little or no difficulty. After the EXAMINATION of n
number OF witnesses, the counsel for the common
wealth withdrew all the ndctme nts but one and the
case was submitted to the jury without argu ment
After few moments consultation the jury returned
into court with verdict Of guilty, and fixed the De-
ried Of rviude in the penite tiay twenty years
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The Charleston papers contain the proclamation
of Governor Johnson of that State calling extra
session Of the Legislature the first Mond in No
vember to the nine electoral of that State
for President and Vice President.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-04-27
LOOK HERE.

We have just received for sale, az The Jetfer.
sonian Office, a supply Of Fennsr's Odtrif,.
GUS Compound for Strengthening. soffening and
beoutifying the HAIR" also of - Fenner's Den.
trsfee for Preserving and Beaut.fying the Teeth
preventing Tooth Ache, &c" and also "Fenners
Pomade Dauine,' preparation for curing chap.
ped hands, bruises, &c. The articles are all Of
The first qualify, and the high reputation which
they have acquired in The cities, and wherever
else they have been used, canno, fail TO recon.
mend them TO the general notice aid patronage
of the people Of This place and vicinity A
number of our citizens have already tried them,
and pronounce them excellent. We invite all.
who are in want of any snch articles, to give Us
call, and We sure they will not 60 away
unsatsfied
January II 647.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-04-27
Cure the Tooth 4 che,
a GAR Ed.

] R.J. Y. MATTlSON respectfully announ-
~ ces TO the people Of Stroud,hurg and Yicih-
NY, that he has permanently located al Slrouds-
burg, for The purpose of practising medicine,
where he hopes by sirlct attention and grea
care TO merit the patronage Of those who may
employ him. Dr. NJ also takes Ibis method
Of informing those no are afflicted with DIS
eases of long standing, 'hal he has, for few
years past, devoted much ume and attention, ard
has had ample opportunity, such as only hos
pital affords ofinvestieaIing diseases of chron-
lc character, and he halters himself that those
calling upon him iaborine under this class of
disease will meet with prompt and immediate
relief.
He viii be found a, his room al the Mansion
House, ready To consult with those who may
favor him with call al all hours v hen moi alb
sent on professional busineS.