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Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-11-04
TESTIMONY OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DEMO-
CRACY IN FAVOR OF GEN. TAYLOR.

One Of the stereotyped objections of the Gov
ernment Editor to General TAYLOR Isl that he is
merely successful Military leader, destitute of those
Civil qualifications requisite for any fy to fill
the Presidential Office. The Editor of the Onion,
we remember, urged the same objection with even
more acrimony, and with much more reason)
against the election of Gen. JACKSON; but as, after
that military leader reached the Presidency the
Editor of the Union discovered in him the highest
the contrary, SO letus hope that when Gen. TAYLOR
shall, i'll spite of the same objections to him, sue
ceed to the Presidency, the venerable Editor will
in like manner forget all that he now SO vehemently
urges against the civic training and fitness of Gen.
Taylor. And, by way OF furnishing him with a
platform" on which to stand when the time comes
for occupying his new position, we give him now,
to be laid by for that occasion. high Democratic
testimony that in addition to his pre-eminent
military abilities and achievements, General TAY-
LoR possesses Talents the most undeniable
and exalted; Patriotism the most devoted a
Character entirely Spotless - Energy, Moral
Courage, Wisdom, and Humanity all pointing
him out g best fitted to fill the Office which the
Father of his Country" filled. What more would
the Editor of the Union !" have in candidate for
the Presidency! Has he more, nay, has he as
much, in the gentleman to whom he gives his pre-
ference and support. We beg all doubling and all
candid Democrats to read the subjoined testimony
of their distinguished brethren Of Pennsylvania,
and let their consciences decide for them between
the Hero of Buena Vista and his competitor.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-11-04

MARTIN DuR.LpE.--Respectng this distinguished
citizen Of Louisiana, whose death was lately announced
Nota Bene, in his las. letter to the Concoda
furnishes the following interesting but painful particulars
"Among the deaths here notice one that scarcely
attracted passing remark ye, he who, twenty
years ago. stood a, the head Of socey-MAnTS Durable
Born OF an Influential and auent family in Auakapas ex-
tensvey connected augmentng his hereditary fortune by
successful Investments, married to daughter Of the Hon.
HESnr CLAY who then at the zenith Of bis popularity
and power Mr. Durable was, all sides courted consulted
and eartsed But overlook him city property ra-
p'dy ran down; his wife died his friends diminished with
his fortune, and the commencement Of he Mexican war;
this man. once so rch popular, and honored, found
himself Obliged, fo subsistence follow cur march with
few packages Of merchandise He recently embarked rad
ing schooner at Tampico to home. The deadly fever
Of that coast swept off every Of the but sma boy
and when the vessel after beating about in the Cult, finally
made The bar Of the river with signal Of Distress the captain
found dead pallet and the unfortunate DuRaLpE
by bis side IN the last agonie and medicine, water
scarcely ration Of food board What illustration of
the vanity and vicissitudes Of life II
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-11-04

CONFERENCE.-The late destructive Ores in this capi-
ta have ut length aroused the attention Of the Government to
the necessity Of constructing hc houses Of some moro durable
substance than wood The blldng Of any more wooden
houses s strictly forbidden The Government had dcs Of
ordering them oil be rebuilt Of or BRICK bu this was
found be TOO expensive Il in contemplation to b1j
them Of h and pase to be cosed with species cement
which, when dry, win be smooth and bard like stone.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-11-04

Flannel y betolng popular for underdesses in south
ein as well a. nchtrn climates that the production # il s
increasing very rapidly. Good substantial flannel ysl wde
can he oou5bt At twenty five cents yard is cheaper
this ricc than goods mode Of fax will wear
twice as long either The English physicians have
mended the constant Of flannel for as one
Of Tie best pesevaves Of Uniform good health, and they
urge its use particularly h time the spproach Of the
cholera.
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"FLoRIDA GLORIousLY TRIUMPHANTl

"W4snISGToS, Ger. ga O'clock p. NJ
--latest Telegraphc despatch p. NJ Florida Legisla-
ure from 10 II Democratic Democratic Governor elected
by 400 majority. doubts about Congressional election
-. d. HOOVER, Chairman
" Executive Committee Jackson Democratic Association"
These reports formally endorsed in the Union
the 10Th, while denounced as scornng from
most suspicious aad unscupuous and having been
manufactured order, &C.; and this game OF deception
sustained by other dispatches kept for several days.
until the fraud made manifest hy the arrival Of the Georgia
newspapers through he mails. The following the despatch
which succeeded bose above ed published in the Union
OF the llth
"AUGusrA, (GA.) Ger. 10, 1913.
"Thc returns from S4 counties show Democratic gam
the Governors election last year of about 4G0 In the
cond district Weborn (Dem elected by about 600 majority
"From Western Florida have 43 returns, from Pensa
cola and Rosa vote for Brown (Whie) 27 Bailey
(Dem1 376; CaLsll (Whg) PCS, Duval DEM 1877"
KS the Georga papers 10 hand curiosity directed
attention the Augusta ConsttutionaIst" whose Editor
the repued author Of he Unons dispatches But in
lis columns found nothing to ss ain the claim
Of Democratic gain Of 500 in popular vote of Georgia
On the contrary the !" CbnstutonaIst" and other papers
published Augusta, all consistent in according gain
to the Wing party. The Constu,ionniist Of Sunday the
5th speaking o. the returns then received seemed TO con-
graulaie itself ha "thc gain Of the Wings only ia
This Wing gain, however, constantly increasing and,
ny - Tetuns punished Ia the Con-
sutonast Of the llh, il amounted TO eight or nine hun
drcd votes, being loss to the Democratic party nearly su
cient to their majority Of last year, $685. and
couoborang the letter the of our own
pondcnt "hat the popular in Georgia close" The
Consiituioraist also printed, early the sth some
rather badlOokng returns (or the Democratic sde) from
Florida.
Such being the authentic election in Augusta at the
date Ct the "Unons dispatches the facts which we have
here set forth clearly demonstrate things, First
the reports Of the Union" deceptive no, fraudulent
and secondly, tina. il the Editor Of the Consuonas
the author Of them, he sent matter this city for publication
which lie had much discretion in his own CO.
lumns a; home.
Comment is unnecessary. The "Union," no,c, as was
the hen appears to be very apprehcnve pro-
babe movements Of its opponents during tue few days that
remain decide the pending Presidential battle, and is
most daily sounding the alarm Of aul" the part Of the
Wigs We therefore caution friends and the public to
be on their guard.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-11-04
ELECTION TRICKS.

The per,'nacy with which the official organ continues
rho cause, charge upon the Wings of this city frauds
such are, sorry say pracsed by its par
an induces to bring to view the glar tricks Of the
ductprs Of the Caon ITSELF Curing the tendency Of the Penn
sylsania and Ohio elections
At that time, preliminary step towards securing the
tire confidence Of lis readers published edorially the fol
lowing paragraph
'LooK FALSE RsruRSs.-IIet our friends be-
Of the election off from which have
yoteJ and from this city, States especially which yet
to VOTE of opponents may essay the same game
which they attempted to play in 1914 by sending
STATES unfavorabe for the Democratic party
the purpose of influencing what is styled the floating
Beware OF these returns. Correct rN be j6ricrded
from is point as soon as is possible r Them TO reach
here By the raOst rapid Transmission"
This caution appeared in the Union Of the 7th instant.
On the 9th the Inegencer published the following Tele
graphic dsspatch received from the office Of the Macon Jour
aal and Niessenser, in Georgia
Georgia and Florida both redeemed-the latter by
large maj oriiy which has given Wing Governor Con-
grsssnen, and u g,aure
The p0puiQr roe in Georgia is close The gain in Sc
veny counties Isl for Governor last year,
when the Locofoso majority l,29s. The State is good
for Taylor IN November by majority Of three thou
sand"
OF the truth Of TIE above had doubt the time of
publishing it and its has snce in all but the pre-
dcon for Novenbe, been fully verified But our political
advsrsaries apprehesive of its effect in Pennsylvania and
Ohio, lost time in preparEg procuring material with
which to contradict it; and, with the aid of the Telegraph
they forthwith filed lose States with reports like the follow
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-11-04

II appears that within the las; years, fewer than
s54 900 persons have cmgsted from Gea, Britain making
nearly c,hireth Of the whole number Of the population
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-11-04

PsRsoSALI almost improper TO make any ausion to
Castles 10 this city, because there are so few OF them Won
cannot speak o without It's being taken as personality
by all three Chicago Journal
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-11-04

We comply, with much pleasure, with the request
of an esteemed friend in publishing the following
communication; not to vindicate Mr.. SMITH, but to
10 honor to the writer's generous impulses. We
could say ourselves much more of Mr. SMITH. We
are contented, however, at this moment, to declare
him to have been, in our opinion, throughout the
present arduous political canvass, literally, "wilh-
out fear and without reproach.'
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WAsHISoros, OCTOBER 80, ls4s.

out fear and without reproach.'
WAsHISoroS, OCTOBER 80, ls4s
Mesrs EprToRs The daily attacks made through the co.
lumns of the Union" agsins: the Hon. TRUMAN SmIrH
alike disgusting the friends and the opponents of that
Editor As for Mr. Smith, he is abundanty allie to defend
himself if he think these attacks worthy Of notice. In re-
ference to them, however, will take occasion to say that
personal acquaintance with Mr. Smith of many years stand
ing, which have had the honor enjoy, has fully confirm
ed me in early impressions Of his character which were
that he possessed in eminent degree sound vigorous
and highly cultivated intellect that in all that pertained
Kindness Of heart honesty proby and patriotic devotion
the interests of the country he stood happily
bodying them all repeat that have had reason TO
change these impressions; they have been strengthened by
each succeeding year. These believe are the unbiased
impressions entertained by all persons who acquainted
with Mr. Smith and yet a copy Of the Union" ap
that does not contain abuse Of him gross that h
eved, would consgn him political niamy. Does the Go
vernment Editor himself believe what he writes or does he
feel justified in his attacks upon the ground that he
may thus contribute something the election of Messs
CAss and BuTLER Mr. SMITH believes with all the strength
of deep ard intelligent conviction, that Gen. TArLoRs eec
ton to the Presidency, this unctue public asrs
essential to the prosperity of the American people, "a maori-
y Of whom doubtless believe with him y and hence il ia that
he labors honestly and perevengy accomplish that OBJ.
jec In this opinion Mr. SMITH agrees with many leading
Democrats Of Pennsylvania, ncluding Senator CAmEnox)
appears by their resolutions published in the Integencer
Monday Is tho Editor Of the Union incapable Of ap-
precang motive like this does he up for others the
same standard by which he is guided
Mr. BowDos of Alabama has been ndustriously engag-
ed in sending Csss documents the country Il is
Of gatuaton gentlemen the readers Of the Intel
gence that you have found neither nor in your
hearts to heap oppobum upon him for being thus engaged
He is gentleman Of great worth and am not surprised that
you treat him such so be regretted that the Union
does not profit by the example,"
have expectation that Mr. SMITH will thank me for
what have written. Standing firm in his own rec,ude
enjoying largely the esteem and confidence Of every acquan
he needs defender against the foul and unfoundcd
aspersions Of the Editor Of the Union My only object in
now addressing you is to vndcate ceby his fair fame in those
portions Of the United States where he is less known than
here and in his own Connectcua State which, show her
high appreciation Of bin, has recently taken him from the
lower branch Of Congress and placed him in the Senate Of
the United States.
am respectfully, your friend and obedien servant, f.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-11-04
GEORGIA. VICTORIOUS

'sWAsaISGroS, Der. 9, 1913.
"At twenty minutes after nine this morning Teegraphic
despatch received al the Union office from the Editor
the Augusta Constutonals, Presidential Eecior dated
Augusta, October 9th, in these words: Result in Georgia
four Democrats aad our Whigs The popular rofe ,cH
StoU increase jor The Democrats cannot be short Of
5C0 In November will he three thousand for Cass and
Butter. No kha u credit is due 10 the Wig nc,S from
rL,r;Jg
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-11-04
FROM "rHE PHILADELPHIA NEWS"

FROM "THE PHILADELPHIA NEWS.
| TESTIMONY IN FAVOR OF GEN. TAYLOR.
We publish below the Circular of the Locofoco
friends Of old Rough and Ready in Pennsylvania
As there has no change occurred in Gen. TAYLOR
since the publication Of this Circular, we regard it
as the best evidence that what we have said in favor
Of the Old Hero must be correct. If all was true
that these gentlemen said OF him hen it must be
true noW; ; for we are aware of nothing that ought
to have changed their opinion of him since that time
Circular Of The Democratic Taylor Central Cor
responding Committee.
| At large and enthusiastic meeting of Democratic
citizens, held at Harrisburg the 26th June, ls47,
the following among other resolutions, were unani-
mously adopted:
ReSoiUed That this meeting of Democratic citizens, recog
nsng the onnipotence Of the ,oM Of HE People upon such
satec. and deeply impressed ,oih the peculiar qsaiea
HonS Of Gen. ZACHARY TAYLOR for the Presidency, do
hereby present him the Democracy, and the people this
and the Union, the Democratic candidate and the
real candidate Of the People, for the Office of President Of the
United States at the ensuing Presidential election.
Resoiced That in the attachment of Gen. TAYLOR to
THOMAS JEFFERSON, in his friendship for ANDREW
JACKSON and his determined opposition to Bank Of the
United Sateshis known patriotism, and the whole
Of bis e-we have the best of firm belief that
he will administer the Government upon those principles
which have formed the policy Of Democratic Admins
aon and whose obec, the greatest good Of the greatest
number.
Resored That Committee Of Correspondence be and
hereby appointed for the purpose Of ntechangng sentiments
with their iellowczens throughout the State with view
and for the high purpose Of promoting the nomination Of
Gen. ZAcHARr TAYLOR for the Presidency and that the
committee clothed with full power, and instructed
all proper exerors to effect such political organization in
Pennsylvania be calculated vndcae and carry out
tie public will in regard 10 the Presidency and that the
officers Of the meeting appoint said committee.
Theolowing named persons appointed the committee
Col Seth Salisbury Philip Dougherty
Henry A. Muhenbcrg Samuel Pool
Nathaniel b. Eldred Simon Cameron
John NJ Reed o. Barrett
Richard Vsux William Dock
Israel Painter ID. w. e. Brooks
James Brady Hendricks d. Wright
Geo. V. Zeigsr f. Y Bright
Francis W. Hughes Christian Seller
William l.. Dewant John Snyder
John G. Bucher J. Murray Rush
Benjamn Parke William CLARK
George Prince Joseph ]. Lewis
Ellis Lewis III. e. Overon
Francis G. Carson Joseph Blak
James Peacock John P. Brua.
Andrew Miller
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SELF after breaking up his midnight council, with
full expectation of renewing that fearful fight and
until the dawn of day discovered that the adversary
had fled the field
The more closely the character Of our candidate
is scanned the more does il commend itself TO the
admiration Of his coun;rymen. Every ray of light
which partisan scrutiny has shed on it, has brought
into view some merit which his own modesty had
concealed His strict Of Justice his consider
alton for the feelings Of others, which gave him un-
bounded influence over his troops, and were the
great moral elements Of his victories, mark him as
the Man Of the People. His moderation peculiarly
fits him for the administration OF Government
founded, like ours, on compromise; his pure and
unambitious character will secure the country from
.he schemes of " magnificent empires nantes,
destiny" &C. fcreshadowed by the politicians Of
whom his competitor is the nominee lis political
principles are those Of the true Republican school
his ssCacity will direct him to what is right and
will enable him 10 apply 10 his country's benefit the
lessons from history with which, it is now known
he is so familiar; his frmness will carry out what
his Judgment approves; and his perfect HONESTY
will inspire men of all parties with confidence in
his Administration.
Though Gen. TAYLOR is deeply seated in the az
fec,ons Of the American People, and though his
character and services most strongly commend 10
their Judgment his claims to the Presidency yet we
arc warned by the vicisstudes Of political contests
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The quantity OF y ~ Goods imported into this port
for the ak months ending the ct inst SIS
4GlO6l ana the quantity remaining in warehouse Nov
3l. 1888 O40 OF rather less than in January. 80
while the shelves of dealers show lisht stocks.
The Drg GOODS Reporter states the exports Of the
week 81 81 2l5 4os of which there went to Liverpool
s40l $50. London, Sls2 POP, Havre 594 Holland
sls.24 II Crolx, g 3sl Bristol $40 go 81 Thomas
Sl0o6o: Tabasco $3.50; Bolivia, $500 Glasgow,
siO7s5. ireland, s3O9is Buenos Ayres, s5iO7s !,
Antwerp sos O34 Oporto, s3,2o2, Genoa, s22 270
British Provinces Ss l73 Porto Rico. $50; Porto
Prince. AS Kingston s4,9sei Cuba, si3 $40. Bre
men, S2339s
The Planters Bank OF Georgia nave declared a
semi annual dividend OF 5 per cent The Marine Bank
of savannah dividend of per cent Tor the last six
months The Central Railroad and Banking Co. Geof
gia 50 per share also the usual semi.snnus dividend
ON the Eight per cent. Frederick County Bank half
yearly dividend OF - per cent.
4 new Bank, to be called the Manufacturers
Bank will commence business at Birmingham Conn.
ON the 18th inst and Mr. Jas NJ Lewis OF this City has
been appointed Cashier.
The navigation on the Canals OF this State
closed to-day The public works might have been
Kept open longer but for the necessity Of giving the
contractors opportunity 10 commence work The
Canals have been open only 222 days, less than the
usual time. The Ereains Journal gives the following
abatement OF the amour, of tolls received all the
NewYork state Canals in each OF the following years,
during the fourth week in November and the totals up
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