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The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-05

YES, Mr.. EDIToR.-You are right Some etskn
coward medicned the hqnor-E That's lat-or ! am
Jew else; have 'scap'd by miracle. was eight tines
under the iatle-our Tunes IN the gulteI-my sack wet
through and through was diSgorged Ike a drenched
horse, or a striped huok-I never deal better since
was man. Allwould not do was absolutely ems
bowelled-yes, embopeiied. There was nothing LETT of
me but jerkin and nelher.stocks Well doubt not but
10 die fair death for all this if scape hanging for
killing that rogue have orsworn his company fourly
any time ihis two-and>twenty years and yet ! am be-
wched with the rogue's comuamy II the rascal have
not gwen me medicines to make me love HIM, I'll be
hang'd; it could not be else; have drunk medicines.
Poins !-Ha!-a plague upon you both!
OLD SIR JOHN.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-05

o. The Missourans are discussing the question
whether the interests Of that State would not be promot>
ed by legislative declaring that no person born in
that State after 1860 shall be held as a slave The ST.
Louis Organ says, it should not be surprised some
immediate measures were taken TO gradually free the
State from this Acknowledged evil, and adds that the
thousands OF emIgranls who avoid That State and
make for the territories north of ii will come there and
Missouri will be, in developed resources, what she is
naturally, the richest Stale in The Union
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-05

Dsdu1VW Extract God has written upon
the mowers that sweeten the air--on the bree1.
mat rocks the flowers on the stem-uuon tbs
ram drops that refreshed the sprig OF moss tbs,
ms It's mead in the desert-upon the ocean thai
aocks every swimmer in its deep chamber-upon
~ 81. Pehcllied shell that sleeps in the caverns
o. 'ne Deep no less than upon the mighty snn
uia' warns and cheers millions Of creatu es ,ha,
iVe IN us iight-upon his works he has written
none OF US IiVeth to himself" And if we are
WIS WISE enough to understand these works. we shall
nno 'nat there is nothing, from the cold stone IN
s e es'.h or the minuest creature that breathes
~ ~ may not IN some way other, minister
'oI W. happiness of some living creature.
we admire and praise the flower that hos, =,
.wered me end for which it was created, and tho
uee winch bears fruit the most rich and abmn.
we admire the most. ' heavens
Is II not reasonable that man, to whom tho
mnoie creation, from the flowers up to the snan.
so1u heavens all minister, should live for the
others! S'i' OUT Tor
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-05

uJ0 Mrs Fanny Kemble Butler, 1t appears is like
almost all Engshmen and women, an aboIiionist. and
her husband wished her TO keep her tolgue and pen
sun on that subject his income being derived from slave
properly in Georgia The lady persisted in the utter,
ance OF her sentiments and this was one cause ot ,be;,
domestic infelicny.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-05

NORTH CAROLINA. Tie Legislature of North Car,
DINA after week of dIeness, was finally organized in
both Houses on Saturday last. On that day. by com
promise between The parties, Mr.. Graves (Dem was
chosen Speaker of the Senate and the old clerks we're
reelected In the House, previously, Wing had been
elected Speaker.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-05

u Inc regular monthly pay Of Major General Of
ne u .. Army rs Ssoo In addition to this he is al,
lowed 10 ra'lons per day which a, 20 cents each i,
equal to $50 per month; horses for which he is allow
ed 10 each per month S24; servants with pay Of pri
Yates S62 making his total monthly pay SS7G-45Is
per annum.-N Y Dau Book
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-05

" The statement in the English papers rece we'd by
Inc Cambria, that the postal treaty with Great Britain
mas been concluded and is take effect Immediately is
premature The matter is still the snbject Of negotia
ton Ii is probable that some instructions on the sub.
Jeet were lately sent by this Government 10 Mr. Ban
croft
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-05

FLANK ROADS A correspondent Of the New
York journal, writing from Onondaga county. IN
that State, says;-
,,, "a plank road is being constructed from Cam
i,us 70 MaIce'ns' at cost of 81 500 per mile.
ahs onree incnes mick are used and the road is
nsaueu elsn.lee' each side OF the panking. These
new roads are so popular here. thai bv and Nv
farmers Will be for having plank road from his
mouse 70 his barn. They are making the farmers
ricn; The extensive use OF plank roads has rails.
ed the price oflumber." "'' ''''
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-05

PREMIUM FOR SHADE TREgs. Tie Chicago lIo,,
ucul'ural Society have offered premium of twenty
ooa" IN gold plate to the person "who shall pau, and
bring forward in the public street. the best twenty sbad.
uees' This is an" example which nigh, be followed
elsewhere, with the most beneficial results.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-05
OLD SIR JOHN.

CoNFLAG RATION OF Moscow Il will he seen by
the advertisement, that the representation Of the Con-
fagraton OF Moscow has been added to the Exhibition
of HannRston's Doramas, and the Italian Fantoccin
1t is proper say that Of the Auomata in the at>
Ter, are new figures which not exh bted last win
Ter. The exhibition closes this week
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-05

SEVENTH DISTRICT. Complete unofficial returns
from all towns in this district, show the reelection o f
Hon julius Rockwell by majority of 33S votes Mr..
Rockwell receives 1868, Mr. Plunkeu (Cass) 1922 Mr.
Sedgwick, free Soil) 1898
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-05

W A Health Insurance Company has been esiab
shed at New Haven, for the benefit of females. Most
OF the health companies insure men only.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-05

QUEER CHANGE. The, Baptist Church in Elm
stree, Charlestown, has been turned into dancing
hail. and was dedicated TO its new purposes on Monday
night last.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-05

WHAT NExT9 The Bangor Platform SAYS they
have Christian Grog Shops" in that city What livery
will be adopted next, to serve the devil inf
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-05

FOOLS FOR FIcHT. The editor OF a new,psoe,
a'rern' beng challenged recently, cooy replied that
any TOOL might give challenge, but Ina, Two fools we're
needed or fight.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-05

lYAta public dinner at Goldsborough, N. c.,
recently, pie containing one hundred and TWEEN.
W cnickens aud two shoats, was served up among
o.her ma!ters This throws the sfour and TWEEN
~ black birds" into the shade.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-05

u Mrs NIXON Of Medina, N. Y, while riding, call
ed at an aPothecary's shop for morphine to relieve
toothache; the boy in attendance gave her srychnue
which caused her death Immediately.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-05

VI The postmaster general, in his forthcoming re>
port VIII recommend reduction OF letter postage 10
three cents.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-05

u Hon. VIM P. Walker Judge of Probate for
BkSehre county, has resigned that uffice
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-05

Mr. John Whittier, highly respectable farmer resi-,
ding near Methuen in this state, was bitten by dog in
August last, and is suffering all the agonies ofhy
drophoba.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-05

GIRLS Are you. aware that less than one month
more Of leap year remains
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-05

u Eliza Sherwood, little old woman of IS wears
has been arrested in New York for picking pockets and
lots OF purses and pocket books were found in her prem
Uses.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-05

MUST MIND THE RULEs. Her Msiestv,s re-
turn to England overland was the cause Of ssversl
curious occurrences. Among others al Clammis
where the train had to change rails an instance
OF application Of railway regulations was offered
me porter having come out with lantern, Prince
Albert asked for light TO his segar. bu, The ~
plv was "NO smoking allowed here, sir" ~
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-12-05

letter from Washington to the N. Y. Mirror
the original aud leading Taylor paper in New
York-says:-
"Gen. Taylor has been elected by the votes
OF both parties On the one hand, he has been
elected by the abandonment OF ultra whg prin.
cipies on the other, by the withdrawal Of dem.
ocrahc votes from the nominee Of the Baltimore
convention on question of sectional policy invo.
wing no fundamental principle of the democrats
party. But perhaps the strongest reason. ana
that upon which all others turned, was the sense
OF gratitude entert.ined by the people through.
Out the union for his great military services IN
the recent war with Mexico-a war which ~
spite OF all that is said to the contrary was pon.
mar war-and General Taylor having condurtea
II with glory to the country and TO himself no.
came popular candidate for the presidency"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-01

New York, when called, was again silent.
Whole number of votes, 254.
Necessary a choice, 10
And the President declard that Lewis Cass, under the
rules adopted by the Convention, nominated as the
candidate of the Democratic Party for President of the
United States.
Mr. Bryce, Of Louisiana, and Mr. Toucey, of Connec-
ticut, both for the object to make motion by
which those States whose delegates had not voted for
Gen. Cass, would have opportunity give In their
concurrence in order that the nomination might be
imous.
These States by the unanimous consent oil the conven-
tion were then called sgain-and
MIR McCansless, for the Pennsylvania delegation,
pledged the vote of that State, by 10000 majority, for
Gen Cass-for Mr. Buchanan il would have given much
more-the vote which she had given TO Gen Jackson
Mr.. Humphrey, for the Maryland delegation, pledged the
the Her democracy would 60 into the
test with united front.
Mr. Wells for the New Hampshire dele CATION pledged
that State for majority which shall come down upon
the ranks of federalism like an avalanche.
Mr.. Turney, for the Tennessee delegation, said that
legation for Cass and desired that tbs
united vote of that delegation might be recorded.
Mr. Toucey, for the Connecticut deegalion said the
delegation from that State though preerTing Mr. Wood
bury, were hostile to other candidate They 60 for
principles, not and he had risen TO say that Con-
neciieut would 60 into the canvass with united hearts
lie desired that the vote of the States IN favor Of Gen.
Cass, should now be made unanimous, and had desired
also that Connecticut might have the first opportunity to
make the motion !.
Mr. Carey of the Maine delegation, pledged the vote
of that State to the democratic nominee
Mr. Rantou for Massachusetts delegation, said that
that State would do her whole duty, whether successful
Unsuccessful, In The approaching IL hes deu
could not command success, they could desire IL, v1e
had for their candid ste native born Of New
Than whom within her borders had done be- more
honor.
Mr. HaIett of the Massachusetts delegation made also
few spirited and appropriate emaiks, 10 the effect and
closing with the declarations that the North win take care
Of their troubles AboIitionism IL their Southern brethren
would only take care Of the allies Of the
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-01
Total, =

The State Of New York not having answered when the
States called time for consultation The results
about be read for CORRECTION and when the reading
had been concluded New York having yet answered. the
vote declared, above.
The whole number of being 255-l7S necessary
to choice-and candidate having that NUMBER the Con-
yenon proceeded fourth ballot which resulted as fol-
lows and in the nomination. for President Of the United
Sstes by the Democratic National Convention, of LEWIS
CASS, of Michigan
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-01

Florida again declined to VOTE and New York did not
The whole number Of votes being again 23 and
ddaie having twO-thiIds Of NUMBER adjourn
lost and the convention proceeded to a hiid ballot.
which resulted as follaws;
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-01
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT PUEBLA, Z
PUEBLA MEXICO, May 8, lS4S.

DEAR SIR The following the commissioned
officers elected and promoted in the 4,h Regiment,
Indiana Volunteers since the first Of January last,
which have the honor lay before you, by the CON-
nand of Col. w. A. German
The commissions were issued in conformity with
the instructions of the Governor of Indiana, upon the
proper certificates of election.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-01
Letters from Mexico.

The subjoined letters from Mexico were placed in
our hands last week by Adjt. Gen. Reynolds Their
publication las been delayed by the proceedings Of
the Democratic National Convention but they will
nevertheless afford some qualification 10 our readers
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-01

BY order Of ". A. GoRNAN. Col. 4th Ind. Reg.
]. w. DODD, A. A. A. G.
ID. REYNOLDS. Adj. Gen.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-04-11
Correspondence Of The Enquirer
WASHINGTON, MONDAY, APRIL 10-P. M.
U g SENATE


The morning business was unimporlant. Mr..
Hale presented sunday petitions on The subject oil
the abolition OF slavery, which were laid on the
table.
Mr.. Hale gave notice that be would io.mor-
row ask leave 10 introduce a bill amending The
naval pension laws.
Mr.. Badger submitted a resolution inslructing
the commitlee on Printing 10 inquire into The ex.
pediency of repeating tn joint resolution requir-
ing The public printing to be executed by contract.
The resolution lies over under the rule.
On motion OF MIR. Cass, The Senate agreed 10
take up the bill providing Tor The payment of Ca
~lifornian claims.
MIR. Benton advocated The passage OF The bill,
and gave a highly interesting narrative OF events
in California, out of which the claims arose.
Mr.. Dayton rose 10 address The Senate, but
gave way 10 Mr.. flanagan, who moved that The
Senate hold an executive session, which was
agreed TO-; and the Senate afterwards adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr.. Boyd moved a suspension OF the rules, TO
enable him 10 call up bills from The Senate. The
yeas and nays were demanded on The motion,
and, being taken, were-yeas SO, nays 70. Two
thirds not voting for il, The motion laiied.
MIR. Andrew Stewart moved 10 suspend the
rules, 10 enable him 10 call up Tor consideration
The Joint resolutions from The Senate, rendering
congratulations 10 The people of France on the es-
| adjustment OF a Republic by that people.
The yeas and nays were demanded on The mo-
ton, and being taken were-yeas los, nays9.
MIR. Ashmun addressed the House in reply to
a former speech Of Mr.. Bayly.
Mr.. Bayly replied with much warmth.
The vote was then taken on The passage of the
resolutions, and decided by yeas and nays, as fol-
lows: yeas liza, nays 2-Messrs. Cranston and
Root.
The House then adjourned.
NEW YORK, April 10 P. NJ.
FLoUR-The foreign news has rendered the
marke, even duller than ii was last Saturday,
We note sales OF 1000 bbls. Genessee Flour al
| 6 3i.; sales oil Southern ats BIZ.
WHEAr-Sales OF prime red and white Wheals
at l32 a 1856.
CoRS-Prime yellow sells al 52a 81 cents per
bushel.
Corros has declined / a l under the fneigu
advice.
BALTIMORE, April l0-5l,P. VI.
FLouR-The foreign news per Hibernia has
had a depressing effect. Sales of Howard Slreei
Flour ats5 SIT. and OF City Mills a. e 90.
WHEAr-Sales Of prime red are making al
1877 cents per bushel.
CoRN-This article remains unchanged in
price.
FLous-Sales of Pennsylvania brands al Sc
l2f The foreign news has had The effect to
depress the market.
GRAN-There is lille movement in the mar
| ket, and former prices may be quoted 1.-THE ruling
rates.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-04-11
COMMERCIAL col
RICHMOND MARKETS. APRIL 10.

"
TOBACCO Receipts and inspections in.
c~reasing, wilhIsome decline in Jugs and common
leaf. We quote Jugs 81 IS to- so and 3; com.
mon leafs IS a 4 90; middling4 so a 5 90; good
andAfne 5 SOTO 7 SO.
FLOUR-Sales al SIS 87i a 6.
WHEAT-White l25; red 100 cents.
OATS-40a 42i cents per bsshel.
CORN-45 cents, Sc pounds 10 The bushel.
CORN MEAL-50 a 55c. per bushel. Dull.
BACON-Virsinia hog round 81 a 7 cts; Bali.
more Sides 81 a 81 cents; Shoulders Al a S cents;
Hams 6 a 8 cents; Joles 81 a 4 cents; old
Sides al a s cents; Shoulders 81 a 4 cents.
LARD-7s a s Cts.
FISH-North Carolina Herrings-none in
market.
CATTLE-For Cattle from the scales, gross
weight, 50 so a 3 50-equal 10 5 90 a 7 90 melt.
Hoes: none in market. SHEEP: 50 TO 4 90
according 10 quality.
STEEL-American blis,ered Sll0 per Ion.
SUGARS-We quote New Orleans at At a ST;
Porto Rico ST a st; ST. Croix 7 8 cents. Loaf Su-
Corrosive quote Rio at ! u cents; La
guayra u a u; 81. Domingo st a6i; Porto Rico
81 a u; Java 10 a liz cents.
MOLASSES-N. Orleans in bbls. 26 a 26i c.;
Porto Rico Is a 26 cents; Cuba 20 a % cents.
SALT-Last sales from wharf | 65 per sack;
from store 81 20. Stock very light and in de.
mand.
LIME-From wharf 81 per Dbl.
PLASTER-The arrivals Of This article being
large, and he season for selling advanced, have
caused a considerable decline. We quote lump
al 81 from wharf; SIS from Basin; Tierces OF 500
pounds, ground, l SO, on Basin.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-04-11
By W.. GOddin, AuctIOneer.
VERY VALUABLE REAL ESTATE, IN
THE COUNTY OF HENRlCO, AND
ELSEWHERE, UNDER DECREE OF
Gu NHEnN cnI1DT

VERY VALUABLE REAL ESTATE, IN
THE COUNTY OF HENRlCO, AND
ELSEWHERE, UNDER DECREE OF
CHANCEkY COURT.
- virtue Of d decree Of the Superior Court Of Chan
- Gerry tor the Richmond Circuit, pronounced on the
2lnd day of March. lois, IN The suit of McGruder and
others against Gordnn's Administrator and others, the
undersigned, who were thereby appointed Commission
rTs, VIII expose 10 public auction, upon The premises,
on Monday, the lUth OF April, 1913, If fair, il mol, the
next fair day, At the hour ol 1 O'Clock, p. NJ, upon the
terms herr inafier stated, The Real Estate OF which 10.
bert ". Gordon died seized and possessed, aud relrrtrd
10 IN the SAID decree, consisting OF lUs acres Of land, IN
the county OF ienfico, on the Eastern side Of the
Brooke Turnpike road, and within a quarter al 4 mile
of the city OF Richmond. THIS land, lor the most part,
- heavily covered WIN OAK and pine wood, and Is just
iy regarded rs among llr most valuable now IN market.
II will he surveyed and laid OF into suitable sized lois
IA plat Of which may he seen IN n few DAYS, by call
Ing on Tie AnctlDnrer.
And, ON "Wednesday, the lath day Of The same month
nni ,-ar, IN front of The Bank ri Virginia, In the city Of
Richmond, al tie hour 81 O'clock. T. NJ, BY siitue az
the SAID decree, The undersigned viii expose IN public
auction, upon the terms hereinafter sfdtct, one -twrnly-
seventh part Of the Deep Run Coal Pit Tract of Land,
IN the county Of irnrico, which said tract contains he
tween 10, y and lbUu acres; unr-Einth past nj q Lot III
Land IN The city "t Richmond. near Mayors bridge, on
Mii alley; unr-nity fourth part OF a Tract al IGal Land
in GcochIand county. which sa;d tract contains ninety
acres; onc-ninth al Ia shares III the old James River
canal Company. one. hair a. a Tract Of Land IN tho
county OF lirnrc", near the Deep Run Pits, containing
tliirty-seven and u hall acres, which said trac, stands in
The rame OF Robert W.. Gordon and Isabella NJ. brown,
and which last mentioned tract Is 10 hr sold subject 10
the right of lohina Gordon, the widow Of Robert ~.
Gordon. deceased, 10 dover therein.
ERMS-So much IN cash as WIZ be sufficient To dc.
fray thr costs Of this suit and The expenses al sale, and
Tor the residue d credit %: SIX AMI twelve months, tb-
purchasers executing their bonds, with approved seen
rliy. and title retained tit the IS hole pufchnse money
shall br paid, and a Conveyance directed by the Court.
jossri M Az, Commissioners
.y Sale conducted by
w. GoDDiN, auctioneer.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-04-11
By the Magnetic Telegraph,
ARRIVAL OF THE HIBERNlA!
Later from Europe.
~INTELLIGENC

The steamship Hibernia, Captain Shannon,
has arrived at New York. Her dates are only a
days later from England, provided she sailed on
her regular day, the 25!h March. The intelll'
pence, however, is Of the utmost Importance
We subjoin our Geographic summary;
rCorresponden1e Of The Richmond Enqairsr.l
BALTIMORE, April 10, A. M.
The Hibernia has arrived. The monster
meetings in Ireland passed of quietly. The lead
ers in the movement had been arrested by the
authorities, and were awaiting their lIial. The
pressure in monetary affairs continued undated,
and heavy continental failures had occurred.-
The bank of Rome had also suspended payments.
FRANCE.-The provisional government were
quietly maturing their plans. All Russian and
English mechanics had been ordered 10 leave
France. Many clubs had been formed in Paris,
in aid Of Liberty throughout the world
CRACOW.-A Republic had been proclaim,
cd in Cracow, and 400 political prisoners had
been released from confinement. Fifteen thou
mands for a Republic!
GERMANY.-Republican principles were
steadily advancing in Germany, Denmark and
Holland.
BAVARIA.-Tbe King of Bavaria has abdi-
Gated his throne.
AUSTRALIA new Cabinet had been ap'
pointed and installed by The Emperor. The Tia
liam provinces of Austria, Milan and Lombardy,
have rebelled and thrown of the yoke OF Aus
triai
SARDINIA.-The revolution still continues
to make Roadway in this kingdom.
ROME.-The Pope has caused 10 be publish
cd a constitution Tor the governance of his States
RUSSIA.-Great military preparations were
making in Russia, to meet impending difncul'
ties. -.
SPAIN-Every Thing remained quiet 10 this
country.
PORTUGAL.-Much distress prevailed in
commercial affairs.
COMMERCIAL.
In ENGLAND, the pressu re 10 commercial ma,
tiers was heavy. English Consols were quoted
at 83!. Paris three per cents were quoted al
so.
Corros-Upland and Mobile Cotton had sui
fered q decline of 81. Sd and New Orleans had
declined Is. I'D.
FLoUR-28s. per barrel was the extreme quo
tation.
CoRs-26s. a 27s. per quarter.
Provisions generally maintained former pri'
ces. There was a good demand in London fol
provisions, and Bacon had advanced, whilst
Lard had slightly declined.
RicE-Best quality quoted at lSs Cd.
MANCHESTER and the manufacturing districts
were in q gloomy condition. Prices were never
known to be as low as they were when the Hi.
hernia sailed.