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Democratic banner., 1848-05-08
INDIAN HONESTY.

An Indian being among his white neigh
bors, asked for a little tobacco to smoke,
and one Of them, having some loose in his
pocket, gave him a handful. The day fol-
lowing, the Indisn came back, inquiring
for the donor, saying he had found a quar-
ter of a dollar in the tobacco; being told
that as it was given him, he might as
we'll keep it, he answered, pointing to his
breast: 81 get a good man and a bad man
here /; andthe good man say, it is not mine,
must return it to the owner; the bad man
say, why, he gave it to. you. and it is your
W now; the good man say, that's not
right, the tobacco is yours, not the money;
the bad man say, never mind, you got il, go
bay some dram; the good man say, ne, no,
you must not do SO; so I don't know what
% do, and I think to go to sleep /; but The
good man and the bad man keep .atalking
all night, and trouble me ; so nowI bring
the money back, feel goods
Democratic banner., 1848-05-08

T"Ths mechanic is to society, what
the mainmast is to a ship"
Democratic banner., 1848-05-08

II Life to youth. is a fairy tale Just open
ed; to old age, a tale read through, ending
in death. Be wise in time, that you may
be happy in eternity.
Democratic banner., 1848-05-08
ANOTHER "sPoT"oN LINCOLN"

ANOTHER "SPOT"ON LINCOLN.a
The Chicago Tribune, an out and out
abOfaionist paper, is very indignant at the
comments which an old gentleman has seen
fit to make upon Mr.. Lincoln's speech in
Congress.
We copy from that paper the following:
MIR. Lincoln, a wing member from Hi
nois, made a most admirable speech, a short
time since, against the war, &c., a copy OF
which found its way into Wisconsin to all
old customer, who returned it with the fol-
lowing written on a blank leaf, to Mr.. L.:
This thing has found its way out here in
Wisconsin. / dare not let m~ychihtren read
az, lest it, should corrupt them, | dare moi
show it to my ~neighbors, lest they should
suspe ct me of TREASON. What then can
/ do with it? / will send it back to the au-
thor. II may be Of use to him, he may
find some green enough to give him credit
for political honesty. ae may find one so
idle that he will read it, as big a fool as |
have beea to waste his time in giving it all
the attention it required.
elf expected to live twenty years, |
would preserve it to show posterity WHAT
TRAITORS WE HAD IN lS48, but, an old and
.infrm man, cannot survive SO long: and
therefore send it back to him who gave it
birth. Let him do ashe pleases with it,
But for Gods sake don't insult a democrat
by sending him a copy"
Were there not a lurking disbelief ofim-
mortality, there would be far more cyur-
-:. 1aath mora ~nnntsnf In lifa. and laaa
Democratic banner., 1848-05-08

Our idea is-says a fellow that got a shrew
for a wile-that
Noman's love is like Scotch snuff,
We get one pinch and that's enough.
4 colored gentleman says
Woman's lib is India rubber
1t stretch de more de more you hub her.
Democratic banner., 1848-05-08

| y would be with thee, fond, yet silent ever,
Nor break the spell in whichmy soul is bound,
Mirrored within thee as within a river;
4 flower upon thy breast and thou the ground!
That when ] died and unto earth returned,
Our natures ever more nigh: parted be;
Within thy being all mine own inurned-
Life, bloom, and beauty all absorbed in thee!
Democratic banner., 1848-05-08

Were there not a lurking disbelief ofim-
mortality, there would be far more cvur-
age in death, more content in life and less
for it.
Democratic banner., 1848-05-08

u Texas has protested formally against
the REIMBURSEMENT of any territory which
We have conquered by force of arms from
Mexico. And if the voice of-an the other
States could be heard, it would resnond to
that Of Texas-Niai1nal Whie:
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view 10 piAcs it ia bond whsa sAAs aes4a sAS
etuct, IN Mach For tsa yvrpoe - 90 hus1slnwo
been sold Mt - ~ - for os~sso Aad MipAigans Pro
vsenesee ~ Is - yl35 western mixed brands -
90 LA round hoop rsnnsyivani. ~ Ia Psssssbusx
civ Mius Is g. Rye hour Is In snan dsmAnd II q ~;
bucxwi,eut hour ~ q = meal - u q ~.
The grain market has been duh Whsathas bssr
msnd for distllers 81 IS 81 70 for Gsnases; Ohio
81 81 81 IS Rye is firm nj 81 cents Oats are mare
drm the weather again closing le river Salss CAaA 81
cents There was IN demand for cd ourn whish
has subsidized new comes in freely, and prices are
under of the Isl sales have been 90 bushels
I'D, tor export 10 III for mixed westerns ~ ~
cents fiat yellow rs do round Hops in good
supply; sales western, cents There is good de-
mand Tor Ohio pork old and new, firm prices
$40 62t $40 10, 81 50 g. old prime Beef hams
$40 OF Ohio lard receipts light. and demand good
sales prime, 81 cents Rice dull, % 66} 81 6zi
In wool there is good demand coarse washed foreign,
with small stock Taowsaes go lbs a 81 for
export 10 Havre.
Freights active; some ~, go bushels corn in
bulk taken at sd ODD wheat, bags, sd Flour
Is Cd Liverpool Cotton Havre, square coton
The money market to-day is very tight On SOCKS
ney may be had call per but the best business
paper may be got "a per cent por month Old bill
brokers say they have known unquestionablo pa
per high without takers Under these cireum
stances stock market is reasonably firm Tho quota
llrpra
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.


NEw YoRx, Jan H. lelS
In readittng the propreors of the Union the usual
privileges the floor of the Senate. that body has, how
ever tardily made aonement for the wrong done
not only to Messrs Richie Heis but in their persons
the liberty of the press and freedom Of dscussionto say
nothing of the injury inflicted on the dignity and position
the Senate ITSELF by its own act Perhaps resolnnon
10 rescind, being direct disavowa, would have
been better Justice. Even WING senator's seem to have lt
this Judging from Senator Berrens expression of his VIII
lingness for such a resolution. tE
The investigation in the contested Of Alderman
Jacksons seat Congress is going in this city,
before Judge Ingaham, (of the Common Peas) the COM
missioner appointed take testimony Alderman Jack
sons counsel is Liv Livingston. esq; and H. E. Davies.
ESQ., is Col Monroes Tho latter is bound 10 find at least
mare nest if he would appear 70 his fess N this
notable affair. 4tA ~
AS members already elected in Canada TO this now Par
lament the 'Reormers claim r. and set down l6 for
minister's and "donbhnl" Thirty nine moro are 70
come in.
John A. Colier-remembered for his hunosous (hough,
say some indecorous reply the Senae hesitation Of In
oury-has resigned his office Of the commissioners
of code This certainly better than even the witsiest
notes ON the nom erfonnance of his duties.
What a world live in! Professor lsaac Rossint Cow
ard has been sentenced sixty days in The penitcntsy for
obtaining money under false pretenoes This unfortunate
victim of the worlds nsensbity true genius announces
himself his advertisements. graduste Of sixteen col
leres and universities Unluckiy for him. he may now
add graduate of more-the institution on Backwels
island. Poor Professor!
The new broadway tncdue IL uo"u W neA'-to0 VI
ready ssTo this complexion come NJ last Hora-
ito y Meantime, the Italian opera is winning golden
opinions" and, what is bcsef STILL the hard dollars, night
after night Last evening, Lucreza Boga 6ed tho house
from floor to ceiling. Viva la 1xsica
Jack Frost has been playing Of his practical jokes
with the Croon In several stores and dwellings
they have burst within the last few days, causing sau
deluge pro tenn.
The work on the New Haven and New York raiiroad
yoes on apace As that road when oomplsted, will give
an unbroken land communication between this and
Albany Except the ferry Greenbush.) there Is quite
composition between it and tho Hudson river road which
shall be first readiness for travel THE latter enterprise Is
mn shed forward with unremining despatch.
Yesterday truly golden day, and as welcome afser
the frosty rgors of Monday and Tuesday ~ sunshine after
1t brought with il rapid fhaw, winch soon broke
mn the lev formations in the streets. To-day 10 dark
and chill and rheumatic limbs give forth premonitory
,,,;,che, of snow FED.
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SIMON CAMERON.
JAMES THOMPSON.
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 6, lSiS

WASHINGTON Cry, Jan. 6, 1915
GENTLEMEN: ] have the publications in relation
which you alluded in conversation OF yesterday
however informed that these publications charge the field
officers of that gallant regiment with backwardness, or
reluctance participate in the battle OF Contreras.
Justice late anented Col Roberts, and to Lieut. Col
Geary and Major Brndle, both of whom acted with dis
tnyused credit in the subsequent and bloody
puepec and the gates of the city of Mexico
requires their immediate commander state that
there the least foundation for such imputaton
On the when the 18th of August last,
it known that of the regiments Of my d.
vision had been called for take the field, Lieut. Col
Geary then command Of the regiment in consequence
of the illness of Col. Roberts, and earnestly
solicited that his regiment might be designated for the
movement IN advance.
Having been charged with the command OF the
San Augusn, ordered by the general n-chief to
send OF the regiments of my division the sup
the troops then before the enemys lines Cone
DESTROYS for the credit OF the volunteer div
son that the regiments to be forward shocd have
general officer command them detailed Brigadier
General Shields upon that duty, directing him select
regiments from his brigade for that purpose.
The second Pennsylvania regiment (Which had been
permitted to command in person, would have selected,
of Sheldss brigade, and consequently ex-
clnded from the selection by the orders. Besides being
the strongest regiment OF my division, its services
qured the already weak and threatened by
The enemy knew the ardent wish of both officers
and il my own, take part III the expected
battle, but duty compelled remain in reserve
The morning. when the issue of the battle
known and supposed to be doubtful received order
the remainder of my division the field of action
exhibited both by officers and men forming the line
of march, and cheer after cheer greeted when gave
the order to forward march rs
know from what these preIudicial to
gallant officers have arisen but feel 1t grateful duty,
the officer of the volunteer DIVISION prompt
ly and liatly TO contradict them.
have the honor remain respectfully, obodi
servant,
j. A. oUITMAN,
Mai Gen. u. S. A, late Com'dg. Vol. Div.
Hons. SIMON CAMERON, senator, and JAMES THOMPSON,
representative, from Penn
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BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH,
TrsO days in advance Of the maa.


Later from the oisy Of Mexico.
Orders from General Scott Taxes isped the people
eral-Honors 10 Colonel Mlles-Ihe MerIcan govern
nlenf and Congress, 6c.
We yesterday received the following despatch from our
agent al Petersburg, communicating later and important
intelligence from the seal of war;
PETERSBURG, January 10.
Your overland express arrived this morning, and
have received by it package containing New Orleans
papers OF the 9TH instant and Mobile papers OF the sh
being two days in advance OF the mail
The schooner Eleanor arrived al New Orleans on the
9th nsi bringing Vera Cruz papers TO the 18th u -four
days later than dates previously received.
Later dates had been received Vera Cruz from Mexi
Gen Scott had issued orders announcing that the
army about to spread and occupy the whole OF
the republic OF Mexico and continue 10 hold possession
until the government and the people for peace and
express their willingness offer terms that will be
ceptable to the United States
The papers published al the city OF Mexico contain
numerous orders, enforcing taxes OF all kinds heretofore
payable 10 the government OF Mexico, which are now
demanded for the support OF the American army. The
orders all the varieties OF articles liable to
taxation, and the at which they to be levied
Lotteries prohibited, &c. Col Dixon H. Miles, OF
Baltimore was about leave Vera Cruz Join his regi
ment He about 10 be honored at Vera Cruz the
OF his departure, by splendid supper He has given
universal satisfaction TO the army well the citizens,
by the energetic and impartial manner IN which he had
performed the arduous duties of his station.
letter in the Monitor from QuereaTo, states that the
present Congress will not together again Several
deputies have left for their homes and the letter adds
that the deputies and senators will soon be in the city
The government silently taking for the
suppression OF ntrgues having for their object the esab
lshment OF monarchy The consequence was, that the
governors had not fulfilled their promise TO aid the gov
eminent with such resources they could command and
the government was much cramped for means.
Assistant Surgeon Suter died al the capital the 18th
of December. All appropriate military honors were paid
to his memory.
Lieut. Mcdonald of the Sd artillery, and two other Of
hcers with small party, left Puebla for Jaapa on the
It'll having in charge considerable money. They were
attacked by fourteen robbers and although only three OF
our countymen had they defeated the adrones,
and arrived safely at their destination.
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From the Pennsylvsnan.
The Second Pennsylvania Rogiment-Its Honor De-
Tended.

From the Pennsy lvanian.
The Second Pennsylvania Rogiment-It. Honor De-
Tended.
The letters which we subjoin will be read with deep
interest by every citizen OF Pennsylvania, who is proud
of her devotion the country, and jealous OF her honor
The public will recollect charge, originating, we be-
leve western newspaper, and current IN many quar-
ters short time since, that the officers OF the second
Pennsylvania regiment were not to be found when sent
for by the general officer who commanded them and who
desired them 10 take part the battle OF Contreras To
those who knew the gallant Colonel Roberts, since dead
and who know the intrepid Lieut. Colonel Geary, and the
chivalrc Major Brndle, such an accusation could not
have failed TO be received with surprise and were not
stonished hear that excited general indignation
The following letters, however, completely dispe this
calumny, and show how thoroughly uniounded II was
vania regiment his division, Senator Cameron and
Judge Thompson, of the House, with praiseworthy
wompttude called upon HIM to know how Tar the ale
CATION alluded sustained by the facts His reply is
s1bioned and most triumphant II is for the gallant
regiment against which this Islander has been fabricated
is indeed an eloquent tribute to the courage ana con-
stancy of fellow citizens in arms. Gen Quitman
praise, must not be forgotten is the praise OF one OF
the abes, officers and OF the most accomplished men
either in the army out OF IL and on the part OF Penn
sylvania thank him for his admirable letter IN vlnd
cation of the fair fame OF her sons.
Much credit is due to Senator Cameron and Judge
Thomson for the part they have taken this matter:
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. Sth lS4s.
To the Editors of the Pennsyipamian:
Ii will recoected that the I'd Pennsylvania regiment
nj volunteers w MOI in ,he battles OF onreras or Churubus-
CO. certain have taken occasion
represent that the absence OF certain officers in command
OF that regiment prevented it from participating in the
gores day Desiring learn the OF facts
in the disposition OF the regiment that occa-
sion the undersigned took the liberty of calling Major
General QuitInan. in this city, the subject who
has kindly favored them with the following distinct and
ecunsanal relation TO the matter, with per-
make the public, should they be disposed
do IL will be by the following letter OF the gene
ra that only the mputation utterly false and
founded but that the officers and all manifested the
greatest anxiety share in the goes and dangers OF
day After the distinguished gaanry of the I'd Pennsyl-
vania regiment the bloody diets at Chapuiepec and
the gates city, perhaps evidence regard such
officers and might be thought unnecessary but put
SANDER, have deemed but justice
that gallant regiment make public General Quitman's
letter The Isl Pennsylvania regiment Cerro Gordo and
Pueba the I'd Chapultepec and the gates of Mexico
have distinguished themselves and done honor the
Commonwealth and the country.
Very respectfully, yours, &c, -
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Conxre sslona

The Senate did not SIT to-day
In the House several private bills were reported iron
the committees
The House. according to the rule, proceeded TO the con-
alteration of bills on the private calendar IN Committee
If the Whole House, Mr.. H. Cobb in the chalr)
. very long and animated debate took place on the
tn f,r the relief of Mary Brown, widow OF Jacob
BROWN and step-mother Of the lamenied Major Brown
rbo fell at Fort Brown, opposite Matamoras; which con
tinned until the usual hour of adjournment, when the
committee rose and reported, and the House adjourned
10 Monday next
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Drnmnt,s per.onc of the Campaign.

Ii is well and then 10 peep behind the curtain
whenever the wings please lift up of it The
following is a somewhat significant sign-proceeding
from an organ which seems TO have the confidence OF
the friends OF Gen Taylor This of characters in
wolves coalition which excludes Mr. Clay and includes
Mr.. Webster
Correspondence of the New York Courierl
WASHINGTON, January ii, 1913.
Mr. CLAY is in Washington and the last and final effort is
being made by his friends who Jealous and
thusias,c 10 run him the presidency but ii will not
succeed and think give you the tickets which
will be run ON both sides BY the wings and many inre
pendent men of the democratic party
For Pyesidemt-C,en ZACHARY TAYLOR.
For Vioe President--DANIEI WEDsTER.
This ticket combines unsurpassed military achievements
with uneuualed genius and talents II is the hero and
statesman combined Mr.. Webser's name will carry all
the wkig and necessary their enthusiastic support of
Gen. Taylor especially in the north and northwest where
TAYLOR is weaker than he is III the south presume you
will come on to installation of these gentlemen the
9TH March, l849.
The New York Tribune, the other side OF the
house devoted TO Mr. Clay.) does like the idea of
running Gen Taylor. II thus al the DISPOSE
ton
Yet we have been inclined 10 believe that Gen Taylor
,ttr some sort whig though less essentially and
on;vocanv 40 than John Tyler in lS39so. What
object 10 is the necessity forced by those who
ckevinp him for presidential OF taking the vagnest
ner, assurances that he is IA whighat he opposed the
OF Texas and would have voted for Mr. Clay in
ls4an place of definite and upeqnivocal statements of his
views with regard the great economic and Legislative
questions which have divided and must continue to divide
the country.
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BALTIMORE January l4-s. p. m.
The southern ,nails-Th sfec~sus-1Hs msrkes &C.
We are yet without any southern mail, in consequence
of the burning the Jewes boat being at the other end
of the line yesterday. However, the line il now compete
again the Herald having taken her place and Tomorrow
morning the back mails will come up again.
The steamer Washington is Still among the missing and
exciting considerable surprise The Cambria 10 out -FOUR
teen DAVIS TO New York. and will probably be along tomor-
All signs of winter in this vicinity have again disappear
ed and we have had warm and misty day
The mails from the north bring nothing new to-day worth
recording
THE MARKrrs-In the Baltimore market to-day, the de-
mand for Howard flour moderate, and the mar
ket closed dull on Change with no buyers above 30 a.
The receipts large. but fair for the season There
is a fair supply in store
sale OF 500 bbs City Mills -four made, to-day ut
SIG l2t cash. The receipts of wheat have been moderate
and the supply small Prices have not varied much sinoe
last week Good prime reds selling 1t Lao S6 oen
and white do las lao cents; family Aour do l rs
cents In corn quote white at 81 So cents. and yellow
do 60 81 cents with fair sales for the There
ceips moderate sf q e8ensH
At New York, to-day. the -four market dull. and
prices dropping Geneses brands IS In ee -; and
iavorite do e6 81. Southern do e6 n - q. nominal
Western do. IS ga e6. Corn meal - - - D.
Corn is dull and sales small nj 70 cents Tor bes mixed
and rs cent. for yellow Oats active. with saes
As SO cents
Provisions dn and in demand only for the regular
trade sales small. Groceries quiet
The cotton market is firm the part of holders but not
much doing
whiskey q a 2sa cents per gallon.
At Phadelphia to-day the -four market was inactive,
and nothing doing In grain also there was nothing doing
Yellow corn is selling slowly 81 IS cents market dull
Cotton is without change but holders are nrm Mt quota
The grocery are, is rather active but no large sales
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should be thus set FORTH rather than the views which
dad al one time hold when the state OF things
wholly different The wing members Of the House have
shrunk from the folly of inserting a call for MIR. Trists
Instructions In It's resolution. Yet, in favor OF such
call might at least be pleaded that those later nsruc
lions had reference the state OF the controversy
now in hand As TO Nj Slidells instructions. the
other hand, their publication while it must be utterly
useless in view of any action or any department of our
government noe, would only put a weapon into the
hands of Mexico. be welded for the embarrassment
and defeat of our diplomacy in its future move
nents. Much has been said, and Justly said, against
the course which the wing party has pursued
GRIPPING the moral effect both OF our arms
and our negotiations, and so prolonging the war
But this attempt to put our enemy in possession of
the confidential counsels of government while il
aboring avoid the which has since been forced
upon us strikes us, and viii strike the country as at
the bodest and the most Objectionable OF all the
movements against government which wing par
tlsanshp has yet yenured to make Well indeed is il
for the of country and the OF peace that
has been met and defeated by the patriotic wisdom and
frnness of the Executive in the discharge OF his high
constitutional duty
But il appears almost needless to argue the bad effect
of the publication of Mr. Sdefs instructions at this
time, when even those wing gentlemen in the House
who called for the papers found themselves forced
place their call upon the ground that though commun-
Gated 10 the House, they oid yet be kept secret Such
an idea is plainly preposteroas. Would the House con-
sent thai all It's debates upon the should be
also' Or would speakers in the House refrain from all
allusion TO the tenor of those instructions Admitting
even that matter, ntrused formally the keep
ing OF representative assembly of more than two hun
dred members would find IFS way the public in
direct manner there yet be any doubt that the
substance of would be thus indirectly promulgated
The is too plain TO require discussion
We may probably find occasion refer to this subject
again. But even if there no other considerations
connected with it than those which we have offered,
cannot doubt that the wisdom and prudence shown by
the Executive in declining comply with this call of the
House for Mr. Slidel's instructions will be cor
daily approved and sustained by all who have at heart
the success and welfare OF country in the present
crisis.