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The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1848-03-10
From the Chic Statesman,
From Mexico.


My DEAR SiR:-l lave got SO far into
! the country that hardly ever expect To
hear from bone. None of our regimen,
! (Col. Twins % Ohio yolnnieers) have as
yet received any letters or papers, aud
the Lord only knows when we will. ! Gnd
It very cold here at this post, notwith-
standing it lies between The tropics. A.
this, however, yOu viii not be surprised
when ! inform yon that the elevation
bove the sea is nine thousand three hund
red feet. In addition to tie cold there
is a want ofoxJgen in the atmosphere
! owing TO It's attitude, and tie consequent
rarity of air. From all these cAnses ,o,l
may think rightly, that this post is not a
very pleasant one. A week ar two since
Col. Irwin went to the City of Mexico
and while there dined with Gen. Scott.
and tried his besi TO induce the General
to abandon this post. bul with nosefieci.
The Generathas an idea that TITS OF i'm.
portance, aud that there are more guer.
llas in this eighborhood than any other
part of the line.
| never was more disagreeably disap
pointed in my life, than in the couulr,
lying between Mexico and Vera Cruz.-
From the barren and sterile soil on the
other line | was wholly unprepared to
meet with SO rich and fertile country.
Even this mountain top is as rich as many
II our valleys. We ought to keep il.
cannot believe that il is intended by
Providence that the rule, or rather mis-
rule, Of such miserable devils should con.
time much longer over such beautiful
country asked Mexican, few da,
since, why the good and industrious por-
tion Of them did not eDdeagor to exter.
inmate the bands Of robbers, who are
constantly plundering on the road. His
reply was, that the good men were for in
ferior ia numbers. and therefor dared
make no demonstration.
The most magnificent sight in the world
Is ~ Deho&ui from ulstauCe, MeXtCah
city. The immense Dumoer OF domes aud
turrets rearing their lofty heads far above
every hing around them, makes the view
most striking and picturesque. To add
to the beauty and sple ndor of the scene :,
they are generally situated in valleys,
whilst on all sides, the mountains pile
themselves up, 10 some instances with
their submits covered with snow.
Indeed, every thing as far as scenery
is concerned, is f14iof enchantmeat, but,
alas! on enieriag one of their cities, how
great the disappointment. A land like
this, on which the sun ever shines, should
have happy children; but when you look
into the dark, sullep, and unintelligeht
faces Of her people, instead of happiness,
you see that it is filled with ignorance,
and vice, and misery. Cursed with
military despotism, ruled by a depraved
aud corrupt priesthood, repnblic in
joyed by the serfs Of Russia, they are
miserable, indeed. The Autocrat of
Russia secures the lives and property Of
his subject from all bat himself whilst
here both are exposed conslaniiy to the
murderers and robbers, who everywhere
infest the country. How different from
the country which they took for model.
Yours. truly.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1848-03-10

or Modern charity carries high
head and is far ALPHABETICALLY precep-
tive OF misery afar Of, but unable TO dis
cern misery nearer home.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1848-03-10

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Editor Ohio Statesman
SENATE.
| A message was received from The Presl.
dent communicating he correspondence
between Mr. Wise whlle Minister Of the
United Slatesto Brazil, and that Court,
IN relation to the arrest and impfison
ment of American seamen at Rio janeiro,
which, fur a time il was thought would
bring about rupture between the two
count ries. The message aud the accom-
psnyiDg documents were ordered 10 be
printed.
Mr. Cass, from the committee oD Mill
tary Affairs, reported a bill 10 ascertain
the amount Of liabilities incurred by
Fremont's California expedition, and 10
liquidate the same.
Mr. DIX presented petition, signed by
ply sicians, relative to the Importation OF
adulterated Drugs which was referred to
The Committee on Commerce.
Mr. Dickinson presented the proceed
ugs o. a public meeeing held al Sara'kga,
~ y, viud1cutIhg the course Of the a.
mnistration in relation 10 The war with
liexlcp.
MT Dayton presented the. resolutions
adopted by the Legislature of New Jer
sey, ia favor OF Mr. Whitney s Railroad to
the Pacific.
On mo ZION Of Mi Severi, the Senate
went into executive session. After some
tine spent therein, the doors were thrown
open and Ihe Senale adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE.
MIR Rockwell offered a resolution to
terminate the debate on the Deficiency
Bin at 2 O'Clock to morrow, which was
adopted.
The House then resolved itself into
committee If the whole on private bills
Mr. Ashman in the Chair.
The Speaker laid before the House
re port from the Commissioner Of Patents,
aud also one in relation to the number OF
amigrants who arrived in this country
Turing The past year; which reports were
'riered to be printed.
The House Ihen adjourned.
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CASS IN THE UNION.

The old soldier, Gen. Lewis Cass, is grow
ing more popular as the campaign draws on.
The papers in all portions of the Union are
running his name up to the mast head. Sew
eral papers in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New
York and other state have hoisted the Cass
flag,
and long may it wave
The name of the old veteran General will
draw to his support old and new friends, and
render him the chief of the nation, as he was
the chief and hero of the battle field.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1848-03-10
SABBATH MEETING.

Pursuant to adjournment, the Sabbath AS
socation met in the Presby yteran house, on
Monday evening, the 9th instant, and organi-
zed by calling Mr.. John Macurdy to tie
Chair, and appointing Rev. l.. F. Ward, Sec.
The constitution being read and signers
obtained, committee was appointed to pre-
sent the names of suitable persons to fill the
various offices of the society. The following
were reported and chosen:
HENRY PETERS, President.
JouN MAcURDY,
l.. F.WARD,
c. THArER,
j. a.. hy5s; Broom. sesret'riss
On motion of Rev. c. Thayer,
IL was carried to have addresses delived,
after which the members have the privilege
of speaking upon the subject
Mr.. d. Ayies made motion to the effect,
that persons not members be permitted to
give their opinions upon addresses delivered
to the society.
Mr.. A. thought ,hatthe society might re
eeive much ligh, and information in this wy
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Congressional.

WAsHlNoros Cry, Friday, March .
148.
Editor Ohio lStaiesman: e
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-06-22

ISLAND OF BERMUDA.-The Rescue Of MT
chslt. The Bermudds, to which the Irish pa
tfiot Mitchell has been sent as a ielon by the
British Government for IA years, are a nice
little group OF islands lying close upon the
Atlantic coast. not more than 700 NIL s from
Cape Hattera>s, and about 600 from Charles
ton and savannah. Their total population is
about | 900 souls, equally divided between
the white and black race, and their principle
productions, sugar, coffee, molasses, ect. The
number of troops stationed on them Is less
than O,000, OF whom about one half are Irish
men. One or two vessels of war, aud IA SIM
i ar number of convict bulks are usually Heat
Ing about the island. With REGARD to the
mcditated rescue by our Irish citizens OF the
patriot Mitchell from on board one OF these,
the New York Sun says:
A deputstion in this and other cities OF the
United States, numbering about W o thou
sand, is organizing, we leara, wlh the lnten-
lion OF chartering three or four ''long, low,
black, rakish looking vessels" provided and
munitioned in case Of accident. The trip oil
the deputatioa is to be called the ''Turtle
hunt." The deputaiion TO avoid all display,
will hoist 40 flag, and carry no government
passports. John Bull, no doubt, will be on
the lookout Tor these ''long, low, black look
ing schooners."
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-06-22

The TREASURY GreaI Premium.
Our Washington correspondent has furnished
us with a fall aud detailed account of the bids
opened on Saturday by the Secretary OF she
Treasury, for the sixteen million loan, which
will be read with interest. 1t will be seen
that offers to the extent of $50, coo 900 were
made. in sums OF from $50 to SIG, 900 900.
The Washington Union, of yesterday. says.
ssThe total amount bid was $50, 1893, l40,
nearly every dollar at a premium. The whole
loan was bid for in the name of ''Corcordn &
Riggs, tor themselves, Barring, BroIheIs & Co,
OF London, aud Others at a premium OF So
2-lOO. the premium offered by them above par
amounting to S4s3, 200. They We're the high
bidders tor about Sl4 900 600; the remaining
81 600, 900 bringing d premium ranging from
3 3-l00 to4 5-l00. The total premium real
lied isabout halt a million OF dollars. When
we compare this result with the loss of forty
six millions OF dollars by discounts on the
government loans during the war of 1912, as
shown by the committee of ways aud means
in their report TO Congress OF 1880, and the
sale of one and three quarter millions of dol.
lars OF our United States six per cent. twent-
ty wears stock alta loss, by discount, OF % per
cent. as late as iS42, ia time of profound
peace, the premium OF hall a million OF dol
lars realized on the present loan must be a
subject OF universal congratulation by men of
ali narties throughout the country.
1--WE perceive, besides their numerous 9TH
er correspondents and customers, that Barring
Brothers & Co., OF London. and others, are
associated with Messfs. Corcoian * Riggs in
their bid. 81 lar as the loan is thus taken on
foreign account. il would OF course tend to
change the current OF specie, and To cause a
reAuX ol gold aud silver TO the country. Mr..
Secretary Walker is musl fortunate in having,
by a poslponement OF seventeen days, sue
cceded in liking the day Tor opening The bids
for the loan 50 as 10 have here aud in the
North ia time before The uids We're opened,
the official news OF the ratification OF the
treaty. OF peace by Mexico, which must have
really increased the premium. With the
Ss,sace now IA the end OF loans; and the
business of commencing to pay them of soon
n,nst follow ."-BGLt. Sun
He was a)so fortunate in waiting until the
nomination Of General Taylor insured to us a
sound currency and d full Treasury for the iu-
ture.
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To Capt. J. S. Allison.
Baton Rouge. La, MAY |, ;,

Baton Rouge, La, May /, 4o.
Dear Sir-l have this day received a copy
| (duplicate) of your letter OF March Il, with
an enclosed copy Of the proceedings OF a'meet
ING held by the citizens OF Baltimore who are
friends TO my election to the Presidency.
The political sentiments embraced III the
preamble ond resolutions adopted at that
meeting, | rejoice to say, meet with my cor
| dial approval aud assent. No movements IN
any part oil the country, having the object 10
offer testimonials OF honor and respect toward
myself, or to advocate my cit ction TO the
Presidency, have caused in me more lveiy
pleasure, or demand more my gratitude.
You will please do me the favor TO make
known my acknowledgements to the cltlzens
OF Baltimore for the unexpected ana unmefl-
ted honor they have conferred upon me- III
such manner and terms as you may deem most
proper.
There are obliga lions which, should the
votes of tn. country be cast III my favor, II
will most surely be my endeavor, to redeem
to themselves aud TO all the people oil our
country.
must be permitted TO add, that as they
have, with SO much confidence, placed my
name in nomination before the country on
their own responsibility, free from party &C
lion and The e~xaciion OF pledges from myself
| shall serve them strictly as a constitutional
and not as a party president lin the event al
ready all uded toy and as my ability Will per-
init.
Phase accept my thanks for the kind SEN
timcnt you have, ia forwarding The proceed
Ing of the meeting, been pleased to express 10
TO me-.
With sentiments of cordial respect and re-
gard your most obd't servant,
/. TAYLOR.
To Bfsntz Meayer, Esq, Sec'y OF the public
mretins io BALTIMORE.
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ITEMS.

The funeral of Hon Chester Ashley, late
Senator from Arkansas. took place at Little
Rock on the 27th ult., having reached there
that day in charge of Isaac Holland, Esq. as
sistant door-keeper of the Senate.
A discharged volunteer, just returned from
the war in Mexico, was brate to death by a
tavern keeper, near Sandtown, N J. Cause,
his refusal TO treat a drunken vagabond named
Williams.
The catch OF Codf,h on Georges Bank, has
been mnch larger this season than tor many
wears. The Western and Grand Bank yes
sells have obtained small fares generally.
In the barque Paez, which arrived at Phila-
delphia on Thursday, came passenger Col Will
son, British Charge DIES Affaires to Venezula,
ON his way TO England.
The late Diocesan Convention Of the Epis-
copal Church, in Indiana, made choice of the
Rev Francis Vinton. Of Brooklyn. as lhei,
Bishop, and pledged him a salary of 81, 900 a
year.
Senator Corwin. has returned to Washing,
ion from the west, ready, il is said, to sup
port the Taylor ticke. warmly, and is conf
dent Of its success in Ohio.
An incorporate woman, named liopson
fell dead under the influence OF the intense
heat at New York on Friday.
A letter from VIM H. Steward. of New
York, is published, announcing that he viii
cheeriully support the Philadelphia nomina
lions.
A pig has been born in Goshen, n. Y, witt
eieht legs aud two distinct bodies, but viii
only one head. 1t died very soon.
The new Legislature of South Carolina. t.
be chosen early in October. is to be convened
bv the governor for the election of Presiden
lial electors.
The South Carolina regiment will come di
rectly from Vera Cruz TO Charleston, instea,
of landing at New Orleans.
The inhabitants OF ST Georges Bay, n. Y.
are in a state of starvation. No vessel ha,
touched there for months.
An Afray.-At Albany, Mr.. Smith, edito
of the Castigator. was attacted in the street b,
Isaac Wilson, and knocked down with blow
lcom d slung shot. Subsequently several us
toll shots were exchanged between the parties
Wilson was committed Tor au assault ant
battery with intent to kill.
SEwlSG MACHINE. There is a man il
Broadway, New York. exhibiting a SEWN!
machine. lie decldresit can supply the plac,
OF twenty hands, upon ordinary needlework
with only the aid oione person to attend ii.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-06-22
Very Respectfully.
Your obedient servant,


Baton Rouge, la, Feb. IL, lS4S.
My Dear Colanel.-Your very kind COM
munication, and the accompanying newspa-
per have duly reached me.
In reply to the closing remarks of our let
ter, | have no hesitation III stating, as | have
stated on for ner occasions, that | an a Wing,
though not an ultra one; and that | have no
desire TO conceal this fact from any portion of
the people of the L tied States. | deem it
but candid. however, to add, tia if the Wing
party desire, at the next presidential election,
TO cast their votes for me, they must do it on
their " responsibility, and without any
pledges from me.
Should | be elected to that office, | should
deem it to be my duty, and should most GER
tainly claim the right, to look 10 the consti-
tuition and not 10 the principles of d pa ty for
my rules OF action.
With my sincerest thanks for your express
slons OF friendship, and my test wishes for
your success through lille, | remain, very truly
your friend and obedient servant,
Col. A. NJ. Mitchell, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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- -'' 80 -
Dear Sir; Your letteI OF the 10Th instant,
which alludes to certain statesnents that have
been made III some OF the papers at The North.
and which submits several inquiries Tor my
consideration, has been received.
To your inquir ies | have respectfully to re-
ply;
First-That if nominated BY the Wing
National Convention. | shall not refuse &C
ceptance, provided / am left free of all pied
ges, permitted to maintain The position OF in
dependence OF all parties in which the PEG
pie and my own sense duty have placed me
-Ctherwise | shall refuse the nomination of
any convention or party.
Secondly do not design to withdraw
my name if Mr.. Clay be the nomine-ol the
Wing National Convention-and, in this
connection, | beg permission TO remark, that
the statements which have been so positively
made in som OF the Northern prints,
TO the effect 'that should Mr. Clay be the
nominee of the Wing National Convention
| had stated, "that | would net suffer my
name to be used, are not correct, aud have
no foundation IN any oral or written remark
OF mine. 1t has not been m intention, at any
moment, to change my posltlon-or to with
draw my name from the canvass, either OF the
Wing or Democratic party.
Thirdly-l have never stated to any one
that | was in favor of the Tariff of '46--of
The Sub-Treasury, nor that | originated the
war with Mexico. Nor, finally, that | should
(il elected) select my cabinet from both par
Ties. No such al mission or statement were
made by me, al any time, to any person.
Permit me. however, to add. that should sach
high distinction he conferred upon me as that
OF elevation to the Executive Office, the Cons
%titution, in ID strict and honest Interpretation,
and in the spirit aud mode in which it was
acted upon by the earlier Presidents, would
be my chief guide. In this, | conceive to be
all that is necessary in the was of pledges.
The election of another candidate would oc-
casion no modification to me, but to such a
result, as the will or the people, | should
willingly and calmly submit. As have had
no ambition TO serve, bat in the desire TO
serve, the coutry, it would bring to me no
disappointment.
With sentiments of high respect and regard,
| remain, Your most obedient servant.
Z. TAYLOR.
O.. p. Baldwin, Esq, or Ro. II. GaIlaher:
Editor oil Richmond Republican, Richmond,
Va.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-06-22
Baton Rouge. Louisiana.

february 70, 1913.
Gentlemen:-l have the honor to acknowl-
edge the receipt OF your communication of
the 18th OF January, lnclosing a preamble and
resolution adopted at a late meeting OF the
citizens of Adams county. Illinois.
To you, gentlemen, as the committee ap-
pointed by the meeting, | have respectfully to
reply, that | cannot feel that | am permitted
ct this time to respond to your inquiry in 9th
er terms than those which assert the obliga-
ton OF all who hold military authority in any
country, to put their shoulders to the wheel
and do all they can 10 bring about d speedy
peace.
These expressions, | trust, will be deemed
sufficient for declining to express any opinion
IN regard to the business and proprlety Of the
war IN which the country is engaged.
am, gen lemen, with great respect, your
most obedlent servant, Il. TAYLOR.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-06-22

The Board of Directors OF the Pennsylva-
MIA and Ohio Railroad Company, organized at
Canton. last week. by the election OF VIM
Robinson, Jr., of our sister city, Allegheny,
President. This is an excellent selection, and
secures all the requisite energy and ability Tor
the immediate and faithful prosecution OF this
great enterprise. We understand that meas
ures have already been taken to secure the
services Of an eminent and able engineer,
who will enter upon the necessary surveys be-
tween Beaverand Canton Immediately. Books
lor taking stock, will also be opened, all along
The line. in a short time. We are assured,
on good authority, that the people OF the sew
eral counties in OHIO, through which the road
will pass. are ready and willing to raise stock
10 prepare the road for the reception OF the
rails. All that is necessary to secure success,
is for this city and county to do their share.
This we ought 10 do, aud do promptly. Our
neighb0r, Wheeling, is tremblingIy alive to
the importance of securing the Western busi-
ness by means of d Rai,road, and at a City
meeting, held on THURSDAY last, the city Coun-
Gil was requested. with but one dissenting
voice, to make the earliest possible arrange
menls for subscribing "a sum not less than
$500, 900 to the stock of Que OF the Compan-
les chartered TO construct "a Railroad through
the State of Ohio. If Wheeling, which we
believe is pledged for 81 900 900 to the Bdltl-
mere Road, can afford to offer $500, 900 more,
cannot Pittsburgh and Allegheny cities, with
out any such encHmbrance, with five times
the population, and ten times the wealth. al
ford to subscribe $500 600 for the same OBJ
ject?-Pitsdurgh Gazette.
The Gazette is "a little mistaken. We have
no liability to the Baltimore and Ohio K. r.
Company, at this time, and never will have
but halt the amount stated.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-06-22

The following extract of a letter from Gen
eral Taylor, was written on the 18th OF April,
and addressed to a gentleman of Iowa.
81 now consider myself III the hands OF the
People-a portion OF whom, at least, have
placed my uam. before the country for the Of
flee in question, and who alone are autorized
to withdraw ilirom the canvass; which they
ought to do. provided ;hey can fix on any
other who would be more available, and bet
ter qualified to serve them, and cast their
votes for him at the proper time. And should
they succeed in eleciing him, / Shall neither
the disappointed nor mortified at The result;
on the contrary, it he is honest, truthful, and
patriotic, | will rejoice at the same"
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-06-22

BATON ROUGE, April Is, 1913.
Dear Sir,-Ny opinions have so often been
misconceived and misre presented, that, deem
il due to myself, ii not to my friends, TO
make a briei exposition of them upon the to-
pics to which YOU have called my attention.
lhave consented TO the use OF my name as
candidate Tor the Presidency. | have frankly
ayowed my own distrust OF my fitness for
this high station; but having, al the solicita-
ton OF many countrymen, taken my position
as d candidate, ! do not feel at liberty to sur
render that position until my friends mani
fest a wish that | should retire from it. | will
then most gladly do so. | have no private
purposes 10 accomplish, no party projects to
build mp, no enemies to punish-nothing to
serve hut my country.
| have been very often addressed BY letter,
and my opinions have been asked upon al
most every question that might occur 10 the
writers as affecting the interest Of their coun-
Try or their party. | have not always respon-
ded to these inquiries, for various REASONS.
! confess, whilst | have great cardinal prin-
ciples which will regulate my political lie,
| am not sufficiently familiar wilhall the min
ute details OF political legislation TO give SOL
emn pledges TO exert myself to carry out this
or defeat that measure i have no comcealmeni.
| hold no opinion which | would not readily
proclaim TO my assembled counlrymen; but
crude impressions upon matters of policy,
which may be right to-day, and wrong TO-
morrow, are, perhaps not the best test oil fit
ness tor Office. Oue who cannot be trusted
without pledges. cannot be conided in mere
Y on account OF lh-n.
Will proceed, however, now 10 respond TO
your inquiries.
FIRST r~eiterate what | have so often
said am a Nhig. II elected | would MT
be the mere President OF a party. | would
endeayor 10 act independent OF party deuomi-
nation. should ieel bound 10 administer