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novel position ola defeat, and cnpitu!aled that
de should ride TO tho wedding in the carriage
with his cnp.tipl-tors, and be trented other
wise with all the considerations ofhonornble
warfare. um sorry TO add in this connection
that one Of the young Indies fired several
shots nj Gen. THylor's heart after he had
given up hut fortunately the aim missed,
and killed two young gentlemen. -
Gen. Taylor WINS Instantly hurried off for
fear of n rescue MS there were large forces of
fhe enemy lowering about, all anxious to get
him into their possession. lie acted in a
most resigned manner throughout, and as
tir as we could Judge, showed little of La
Vegas spirit at being rather pleased with his
condition of prisoner. A buzz of excitement
followed and when the old General was seen,
The waving of fair hands and loud shouts of
PiUe ia General Taylor, welcome General
Taylor, followed II "bridul fhvor' was i'm
'inediately pinned on his right shoulder, and
another imprinted on his lips-und he he
came The observed of all observers. Such
nm overwhelming and heartfelt reception we
never before Witnessed. The General was
literally crushed under faVors; he however
maintained his position. 1t would be inpos-
sibe for us TO detail all the interesting Incl
dents of the occasion, and perhaps it would
not be proper for us to notice that the little
grandson ofMr. Simeon Leblanc, who rejoi-
ces in the ,Dinning name of Zachary Taylor
was placed in the old Generals arms, lie
prophecying that it was bound to he Gen
rrul some ofIhese days. This incident, so
interesting in ITSELF and hundred others,
teslifyng the deep hold Gen. Taylor has
upon the hearts Of the people of Louisiana,
we will not write, but abruptly end our letter
which family records the events of the first
day ofGen. Tnylor's visit to lberville.
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OUR RAIL ROAD.

The following Circular, signed by the Pres
to the stockholders in the Connecticut unC
Passumpsic Rivers Railroad;
"The season thus far, since the opening of
spring, has been favorable, and notwithstand-
ing the hindrances experienced in the con-
struction' of our masonry for bridges during
The winter, that work for the last three months
has been pressed forward rapidly and success
fully, and IN most cases will be ready for the
superstructure by the first of July.
The Bridge at White River is massive
structure-the abutments and pier being about
forty feet high, and laid in regular courses of
granite. The superstructure consists of two
spans of 1870 feet each.
The north abutment is now completed, and
the remaining nbutment and pier will probably
be ready for the supcrstructure by the middle
or the 90 July--in which case it is expected
the Bridge will admit of crossing with gravel
trains and freights ofrais by the first Septem-
Der.
The grading upon n considerable portion of
the line is in such state of forwardness as to
admit of commencing TO lay the rails by the LIST
of July, which work it is believed may be pros
ecuted continuously until completed.
The-contrncts for Tics, Sub-sils and Fenc-
ing materials are being promptly fulfilled by
the contractors .......
Particular attention has been directed to the
most difficult points along the line, and altho'
on some sections great amount of labor re-
mains to be done, yet judging from what has
been accomplished within the last three months
there would see m to be no reason to doubt the
completion and opening of the Road to Wells
River during the ensuing autumn"
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The Philadelphia Nominations.

We transfer 10 our columns extracts from
several newspapers published at important
points, mostly IN the free States, respecting
the nomination of General Taylor; and, we do
so, that our readers may see the course public
opinion is taking, especially in quarters where
other candidates were originally Preferred
'Ofthe Wing papers in the northern States,
thcre is not more than one that we have heard
of that opposes the northumberland that a pa
per of small local influence.
In Massachusetts,, from which State two
delegates refused their adhesion to the nom-
ination, the current is unexpectedly strong in
favor of the nomination, sand the signs indicate
shat Gen. Taylor will carry the State with n
"'rush." The Ratification meetings are nu-
merous, large and enthusiastic.
In New York City there has been meeting
of certain friends of Mr. Clay, and efforts were
made to procure an expression against Gener-
al Taylor, and with the aid of Mr. Folks Gus
tom House Officers it is said n resolution was
voted for by small portion of the meeting to
hold Convention in August nominate a.
mother candidate. The Herald, q locofoco
print, ridcules the meeting as failure. In
our own State, Horace Everett, delegate at
large, has given notice that he shall oppose the
nomination. Mr. Everett voted for Mr. Clay
and tenaciously adhered to him, like the clique
in New York City,until it was too late to COM
promise on another man.
These Indications of hostility are all that
have come to our notice, and we notice them
that our readers may learn the develope ments
of public sentiment, and to say that we have
no sympathy with them, and that they come
from sources where there is no occasion for
fault finding.
We are disappointed in the nomination.
Our candidate is not in the field. He is north
ern man, and he failed Of being nominated by
the doggcdness Of the men referred to abooe.-
The Massachusetts, men stuck to Mr. Webster
the New City men, with Mr. Everett, to Mr.
CLAY, till it was too late for those who prefer
red some other man than Gen. Taylor, to unite
upon northern man as a compromise .caadi-
date. They in the fault that Gen. Scott
Judge Mclean was not nominated. The
reader will see by the votes that such was the
case; and though our candidate was not NOM
mated we cannot with any truth or justice ac-
'cuse the friends of General Taylor of any UNI
fairness any wrong in their proceedings.
And in regard to the delegate at large from
Vermont, and other delegates who voted for
Mr. Clay, we think they greatly erred in pur-
suing the course they did, and that they will
find little sympathy in their disappointment,
IN any course they may hereafter pursue. 1t
as an impeachss ent cfthe common sense Of the
Whigs Of Teymont to assert that they aoished for
the nomination Of afr clay rather than General
Tcy'or,i fthcy mnsthGUc.a South Western candi-
late. A" living dog rather than dead lion
or in other words, if the Wings of Vermont
could not have northern man they preferred
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Response of the Press to the
Philadelphia Nominations.
From the National InteIligencer.

From the National Intelligencer.
But it is not merely on the principle of adj
hearing, as we were beforehand pledged TO
do, TO the decision ofthe Convention, that we
shall give a wiling support to 1.-THE gem
tleman who has been put in nomination for
the Presidency is iavorably enough known to
us by common report, and by private infor-
nation from those in whom we entirely con-
fide, to assure us that he will not only make u
safe President TO the country, but will in his
administration, bring us nearer 10 the plat
form of WASHINGTON than we have been for
the last twenty years, except with the few first
months of the HARRIsoN Administration
And, as to the nominee for Vice President,
he is not only unexceptonable in every rela-
ton oflife, but he is recommended by the
qualities of hrnmess, distinguished ability,
and zeai, which were particularly and con-
spicuously displayed in the arduous position
of Chairman of the Committee of Ways and
Means ofthe House Representatives, in the
Harrison Congress, by his services wherein
he acquired solid and enduring reputation.
In Gen. TAYLOR is presented TO as The rep
resentdtiue ofa Constitutional conservative, and
beneficial policy in regard 10 foreign PoUerS.
IN Gen. CAssrS offered 10 as the representative
Of Dorism and LocofocOism, Of The Peto upon
liberal legislation al home, and of Intervention,
,Uar, conquest, and annexation toih almost eUeyy
accessible part ofthe foreign ico,H.
These are the political characteristics of
Ihe two candidates for the Presidency.
Need we say that we hold il to be our duty
to give to the Wing candidate, thus recon-
to us by his political sentiments, by
great public services, and by the Convention,
cordial support?
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GOVERNOR SEWARD FOR GENERAL
TAYLOR.

Governor Seward ofN. York, in answer to
an invitation to address Taylor Ratification,
meeting in New York City wrote the follow
ing letter. Gov. S. is known worldwide for
his devotion to the cause ofliberty.
AUBURN, June 10, 1913.
Gentlemen: Your letter in behnlfof the
Wing general committee of the city of New
York, inviting the to attend and address the
Wing mass meeting TO be held in that CITY
tomorrow, has just now been received.
The intervening time will be too short to
permit a compliance with an invitation Which
implies so much respect. cannot, howev-
er pass by SO suitable an occasion for express
sing my cordial ncquiescence in the nomina-
tons made at Philadelphia.
/ shall cheerfuly give the nominations nv
support; confiding in the eminent abilities
and virtues of the candidates, in the wisdom
ana PATRIOTISM OF the convention by whom
they were nominated, and in the known de-
votion of the Wing party to the maintenance
of'law and public order-the fostering of ma
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Correspondence fthe Atlas.
TAYLOR AND FILLMORE in MAINE
BATE, Me-, Monday, June u

.r BATH, Me-, Monday, Juhe
The Wings of this city have been celeO," s
ting today the confirmation Of Taylor an"
FILLMORE, in style and with bearings Tso
worthy of the best days of lo4o. ,Ho
banner, with the names ofthe nominees y, , wi.
Wing Convention, has been waving ; H. No
umphant folds from the office OF the iI'o ,;,s
and at eleven o'clock, that being me ,u ,,' of
fixed upon for the celebration, the pe', .oOi
the several churches rang out merry po odGe
while the discharge ola hundred guns "'"'O
the hills of old Lincoln ring again. :. hore
The fact is,and il is vain TO disguise 'nost
the nomination of General Taylor is n,Uo.
welcome one. 1t is true that it was . OI,%;sr
nant to the wishes of some of the "e""r ,be
and the professional classes. But n.l,ons nor.
masses, the rank and voters OF the "nis s;pgs.
ty, it is received with undisguised relT'oGl% pn.
L must confess that until the National s 0
vention gave to Taylor and Fillmore Wv, .Lom rs
ton of approval, and presented. ~ s''o f,he
the regularly nominated candidates , Tl r
Wing party, neither ofthem were my Go TO
AS good and true Wings, we shouln y' by The
what has been judged to he demande:a; =" with
good ofthe whole Wing party. 20 :, ina
all whom have seen here since tlle no yarn
ton was received 1t will receive me % norty
and ardent support of the whole "n,s ss P mas,
of Maine. Among those who in 'i'ie' P'
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oLe who would be elected to one of whose cleo
ton there was scarcely a remote chance. MI
Clay has been lied about so much by his enc.
mics, and prejudioes so deep against him
that he cannot be elected President. He is
right in his princi plcs-he is Whig-he was
opposed to the an nexnton iniquity and to the
conquest of Mexico for any purpose-and in
all these respects General 7aylOr's course and
opinions are in perfect agreement ,oith Mr. Ciay's
We say then, foiled we have been, and as
the Wings of Vermont have been, in their
choice, by the strange adhesion of northern
delegates to Mr. Clay and others, northern del
egotes who preferred Gen, Taylor to Mr. Clay
n man who can be elected to one who could
not--ncted the wiser part, and will receive the
appreciation of such as prefer the great good
that will accrue to the country by the election
of General Taylor, to the loss of all good in
the defeat of Mr. Clay.
Thus we believe the mass of the free
State Wings think-all such as are not person.
ally attached to Mr. Clay, and who expected
no personal favors from his success. And the
ebullition of feeling on the part of northern
Clay delegates-the result of most natural
preferred northern candidate, and we pre-
dict they will not detach n corporal's guard from
the Wing ranks by anything they can do but
their conduct will induce men who might 9TH
erwise with some reluctance do so, to go in
with more ardor and resolution to the support
of Gen. Taylor. They will do from the
consideration that after "Old Fac IS term shall
expire the turn for their candidate will come,
and that those who adhered so irrationRlly to
Mr. Clay, and thereby defeated the nomination
of northern candidate, may be overwhelmed,
MS they should be, and in n manner too that
will forbid repetition of such folly.
Those who supported Gen. Taylor need not
fear from such factious movements; they will
contribute ultimately to his success, or we
greatly misiudge.
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Addison County in the Field.

We learn from the Middlebury Galaxy,
Extra, that the Wings of Addison County
held their Senatorial Convention on the 18th.
Hon. HoRATIo SEYMOUR, of Middebury, was
President. Hon. Ira STEWART and DANIEL
WALKER, were nominated for Senators. The
Convention was large and enthusiastic. From
the resolutions unanimously adopted we ex-
tract the following:
Whereas, Unity of action throughout the
Wing party ofthe Union is essential to the
triumph of Wing measures, and we believe
National Convention..to be the most suitable
means for deciding upon what Candidate the
efforts of the party, in the various sections of
the country, shall be concentrated, and lbhere-
as, every State fairly represented in such
Convention, does, by the very act of sending
delegates, virtually pledge itself to accept the
nomination therein made; and Vermont hav-
ing been so represented in the Wing Nation
al Convention held ut Philadelphia OH the 9Th
inst, therefore,
Resolved, That we will give our hearty
support TO the nominees of the late Philadel-
phia Convention.
Resolved, That we entertain great conf
dence in the ability, firinness, and integrity
ofZAcHARY TAYLOR, and in his attachment
TO the great principles oithe Wing party, and
believe the administration ofthe Govern
ment will be safe in his hands, and that he is
worthy of our strenuous support.
Resolved, That we adhere with unwavc r
ing tirmness to the great principles of the
Wilmot Proviso;that we will ever boldly and
decidedly lift our voice against the extension
of Slavery into territory now free; that in the
avowal ofZACHARY TAYLOR that he is oppos-
ed TO any extension of territory whatever,
and in his pledge TO veto no act of Congress
not plainly unconstitutional, or hastily pass
ed, we see a clear ground ofpreference over
the candidate ofour opponents, who is pledg-
ed TO veto any act excluding Slavery from
free territory: that in short. Gen. Taylor is
virtually pledged against the extension of
Slavery,while Lewis Cass is positively pledg-
ed to veto any bill Emiting such extension.
The Galaxy, in closing its account of the
Convention, remarks.
"With whatever reluctance, nevertheless,
we have not yet found the true and sterling
Whig who does not give in his adhesion and
support to the Philadelphia nominees. Zach
airy Taylor will receive an immense majority
in Vermont next November, but little less, we
think, than she gave for the Hero of Tippeca-
noe. Between ZACHARY TAYLOR and
Lewis Cuss, Vermonters see a DIFFERENCE"
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1T The New York Journal Of Commerce, a
paper the predictions of which are decidedly
against the Wings, says, "Gen. Taylor will be
elected, beyond reasonable doubt, and adds
awe congratulate our readers and the country
on the suspicious result. With Gen. Taylor
for President, and peace with all the world, the
country will be safe and prosperous"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-24

N. II. SENATOR. Moses Norris ,Jr., has been
elected Senator in Congress for six years from
the fourth of March next, in place of Mr. Ath-
erton, whose term then expires. In the House
Mr. Norris had 1853 votes, Jonathan Kittredge
20, and Asa Fowler 80, and IA were scattered
In the Senate, Norris 10, Kittredge l, and Fow-
Ter I MIR Norris is Locofoco.
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tional industry-the Improvement of national
resources preservation of peace, by the
exercise Of justice and moderation in our for
eign relationships equnl protection of indi-
vidual rights, and the constant melioration
and ultimate removal of all laws and instltu-
lions oppressive upon any class of mankind
am gentlemen,
With great respect,
Your humble servant,
WILLIAM ii. SEWARD.
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Hon. NATHAN APPLETON, Boston.

GJ'The Boston Atlas says: "The GIouces-
ter Telegraph comes warmly into the support
of the Wing nomination There is but one
Wing paper in the State, so far as we know,
and that in this city, which has failed to put up
the names of Taylor and Fillmore. They are
bourdto go. The young men whom we have
seen are enthusiastic in the cause"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-24

Mr. CoRwiN. The Washington correspon-
dent of the New York Tribune, under date of
June IA, says:-"Mr Corwin has returned
from the West, in good health and spirits. He
is confident of the success of our ticket, and is
sangune that Taylor and Fillmore will carry
Ohio. He supports the ticket warmly"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-24

GJThe Albany Atlas, the Rarnburner or
gan, says that there were just 65 persons in
the procession at Albany to welcome General
Cass to that city. Carriages were hired for the
occasion, but people could not be hired to ride
in them. 1t was dull, cheerless affair
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-24

A New CABINET MINISTER Hon. Isaac
Toucey, of Hartford, former Governor of Con-
necticut, has been appointed Attorney General
of the United States, in place of Mr. Clifford,
who was appointed Commissioner to Mexico.
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as brightly as ever did that for Harrison
lS4O. The Wings will support him , ~i, IN
great unnnimity as could have been h mml as
TO bear in favor of any candidate, and Jh o
receive thousands of votes from man No will
have heretofore voted against us, and md" uE VINO
support could not have been secured G %uoSe
other man. We entertain. no doubt of Fl HI. a.y
lection" ..' .N' nlse'
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rescue, and give her usually large majority.
Wishing you every happiness during the
campaign, and that your ultimate wishes may
be gratiied, remain, yours sincerely,
q q
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Boiling in New York.

The following named papers, published in
Nsw York-and regular locofo co papers all of
them, refuse to yield their support to Gen. Cas-
They all oppose his election, and with them
more than fifty thousand of the members of
their party. In view of this strong array no
wonder Major Eastman sighs,( aifec tedly) ''the
Wing party broken up" He understands
whstling among the grave yards.
Albany Atlas, Buffalo Daily Republican,
Catskill Recorder, Binghamton Courier,
Delaware Gazette, Columbian Democrat,
Democratic Advo- Canandagua Messenger,
cate, Kings Co.. Chemung Jeffersonian,
Democratic Reflec- Elmirn Gazette,
tor, Madison Co Fonda Sentinel,
Goshen Clarion, Long island Democrat,
Jefferson Democrat, New York Evening Post,
Mohawk Courier, Madison Refiector,
Niagara Cutarnct, Newburgh Telegraph,
New York Globe, Onondnga Standard,
Otsego Democrat, Oswego Palladium,
Ontario Messenger, Rochester Daily Adv,
Putnam Democrat, Republican Suffolk Coz
Suffolk Democrat, Waterman,
Skaneateles Demo, Steuben County Farmers
Troy Budget, Advocate,
Ulster Republican, Utica Democrat,
Western Atlas, Wilamsburgh Advertiser
Wayne Sentinel, Wayne County Argus,
Western Argus.
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The MAN OF THE PEoPLE.-The Proyi-
dence Journal (R. ~ concludes an able arti-
clio upon the Philadelphia nominations, thus !:
"The enthusiasm for Taylor is kindling all
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g1ea 302AgIE@UAGs
SATU RDAY, JUNE "a, 1s4S.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-21
The Clubbing system.

The clubbing system introduced by undersigned has not met
expectations given a trial but the extra
outlay corresponding efforts the part of
friends exceptions II does not and cannot under
fair remuneration. While
sacrifice did hope
Isis
thousands Giving reading
the than can be obtained in any part Of the West
country had hoped friends advantage
libersty. not
done TO degree with the plan proposed
after what has been fair trial shall aban
the system of chilling; and shall hereafter adopt follow
ingt rs, which will be invarable and permanent:
FOR OUR WEEKLY PAPERS Two oIlars a year, and the
money acay iu be
JOHN d. DEGREES, Editor Journal
49tDecl CHAPNANs & SPANN Editors Sentinel
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-21

~ The Loan Bill, providing for borrowing $685.
GOO OF the State Bank. TO meet the January interest
accruing against the State under the - Butler BILL
has passed the House of Representatives, well as
tie Senate and will of course receive the signature
Of the Governor, il is in accordance with the poll
cy recommended in his message at the commencement
of the session.
Hem.-The Bank will have no objection that the
State should be indebted safe extent for in a
few years renewal of the bank charter will be ap-
piled for. The old maxim runs that the borrower
ever the servant of the lender and the bank, being
the creditor of the State, will be able to dictate its
own terms 1t is we'll for the mixers that the pub
he teats are full Of milk
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-21

GI.,-The Journal of yesterday. contains commu-
nication signed Justice, (Which it says comes from
"a prominent democrat of the State.'') the SUBJ
ect of the election of U. s. Senator So far i'm
ptations refer to they unfair aud false. and
we presume those against MIR. flanagan and his
friends, equally This parsonage. whoever he
is, is not content with rictory, but would mutilae the
slain. He certainly shows some Judgment in select
ing his organ of communication with the public, for
though he may be professed democrat, his heart
mast be as black as that Of any whig He insinuaies
falSehoods which he dares positively hav-
ing only courage enough to act the part of an hired
assassin In the dark.