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H1r. Clay and tgie Goat.

Almost every body in Washington city remembers an old he-goat which formerly inhabited Naylor's livery on Pennsylvania Avenue. This animal was in all proba- bility the most independent citizen of the metropolis-he belonged to no party, though he frequently gave passengers STRIKING proofs of his adhesion to the LEvELLING principle for whenever a person stopped any where in his yicinage. Billy was sure to make at him, horns and all. The boys took delight in irritating this long bearded gentleman, and frequent ly so annoyed him that he would make war against lamps-posts aud trees to their great amusement.
 One day the luninary of the west, Henry Clay, was passing along the Ave- nue, and seeing the boys intent on worry ing Billy into fever, stopped, and with his characteristic humanity, expostulated with them on their cruelty. The boys listened in silent awe to the eloquent ap- peal of the great statesman but it was all Cherokee to Billy, who-the ungrate- ful scamp arose majcstically on his hin- der legs and made a desperate plung at his friend and advocate. Mir. Clay, al- though he had not slain a Mexican, pro. we'd himself too much for his horned as- saiant he seized hold of both horns o the dilemma and then twas the tug O war'--for Greek had met Greek. The struggle was long and doubt ul.
 "Iiah!'' exclaimed the statesman "l have got you fast, you rascal I'll teacf 1 you better manners. But boys" continu ed he, turning to the laughing urchins what shall do now p
 "Why, trip up his feet, Mir. Clay," sait they. MT. Clay did as he was told, ant after many severe efforts, brought Bill, down on his side. Here he looked at the boys imploringy, seeming to say q neve' was in such fix before.
 The combatants were nearly exhaus ted goaty had the advantage, for he wa gaining breath all the while that tho statesman was loosing it.
 Boys" exclaimed he. puffing and blow ing, ''this is rather an awkward business What am to do nowl''
 "Why-don't you know r said iittl fellow making preparations to run as h' spoke-"All you'v got to do is to let g and run like blaZes ln
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tude is such as to preclude all idea oi bringing his name before the convention. From GiIdings down to the most squeak ing two-penny aboliiionist in the ranks of Northern Congressional whiggery, they all now turn the back of their hands to the General. How they could do other wise, l cannot conceive, without Il total loss of sclt-respect, party respect 1 mean {; tor to give their nomination to one, who in the breath in which he demands it, cooIy refuses to bind himself to admin ister the government according to the prin- ciples they profess, and also emphatically refuses to abide the decision of the tribu- nal whose favorable consideration he claims. How they can even entertain his claims alter this, without becoming so contemptible as to ensure more over whelmning defeat than will fall to their lot under any other circumstances, can not understand.
 General Houston spoke in the Senate, yesterday, on the Yucatan affair." with his accustomed ability. He managed to throw more interest into his subject mat ter than it had before possessed, as inte- resting as it was before; Tor he has far more knowledge of the people and coun- try with reference to which he spoke, than any other in public life here. When President of the Republic of Texas, he was constantly in diplomatic intercourse with Iucatan, thon asserting its indepen- dence of Mexico. The two revolted States took many of their measures against the Mexican Republic in concert. Ii therefore became his duty to study Yu- catan affairs almost as closely as those of Texas.
 Reverdy Johnson, to-day, took occasion to make an abusive assault upon the Ex- ecutive and Generals Pillow and Gushing, in speaking upon his resolution inquiring of the President as to his reasons for de- nyng to send in the nomination of these officers. Allen replied to him, pointing out the fact, that tue passage of any such resolution would be equivalent 10 an in vasion of the constitutional right of the President to delay sending in nomina- ton until the last day of the session next following the appointment. Mir. A truly remarked. that the President has precise- ly the same right to demand of the Sen ale how it came to be 50 long in passing the ten regiment bill l
 The resolution is merely trick to raise little political capital, by showern' abuse on Pillow aiding Scott and 'rrist in their work of nlalignng him, which the Court of Inquiry is exhuining to the gaze of the world.
 The President acts wisely in awaiting the judgment of the Court that the coun- try may be enabled to reailze that his re- jccton, if accomplished, is but q trick of federalism and lishy democracy, essayed by way of bolsterng Scott.
 There seems to be little apprehension of the loss of the bill to admit Wisconsin. which came up to-day. Federalism, how ever, has so much to gain by 50 doing, that it will doubtless make bold push to keep her out of the Union year longer.
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necessary to assure your readers that this is mere fudge-nothing more. The sus- picion is on par with the rest of the monstrosities they habituallY charge upon the Democracy However, l, for one, believe with John c. Adams, who re- marked, short time before his death, to distinguished public man, that "all the North American continent must inevita- ply come under one government. lnevi- tably, sir, l care not what dreamer may hope or think to the contrary"
 Some few of the opposition members profess not to believe that Stevens, Crit tenden, ct dl. concocted General Taylor letter of the 22d ult., to Capt. Allison. have heretofore written you that Bliss, on the night of the 9th or 10th ult., was clos eted with these gentlemen for two or three hours, and started the next morning for Ba- ton Rouge, where, according to the Souih- ern papers, he drripcd oa the day upon rhich this leler bears date.
 Nr. Thomas, of Tennessee, who has been very i'll for several days past, is out of danger.
 Gen. Cadwallader has certainly resign. ed, B.
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Gen. Scott and the Secretary of
 War

We have read the letter of Gen, Scott, making some of the most yenomous, it. liberal and foul charges against the ad- ministration, that the most evil mind could have conceived, and Mir. Marcy's reply, which ably vindicates and stamps upon the brazen face of the charges of the "hasty plate of soup," the basest false- hood ]; and Mir. Marcy shows conclusive ly that the Administration is without blame in every instance ayowed by Gen. Scott. No disinterested person can read these charges made falsely against the Administration, without readily coming to the conclusion that Gen. Scott is either dictated to by an evil heart, or is attempt ing to make capital for himself and his whig compatriots, by raising the cry of persecution against the Administration.
 If it was not for the great length of this correspondence, we would be pleased to publish them, so that every one could see the palpable attempts of Gen. Scott to cast odium upon the Administration we dol hope every one will obtain copy and read it carefully.
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Where do nlen go who die at
 Chicago.

l Some years ago, when Chicago was in its infancy, stranger took up quarters at the principle hotel, and inscribed his name on the register as 'Mr. J., of St. { Louis. For several days he remained there. engaged in transacting the business which had brought him to the place. and from his exceedingly plain dress, man. ners, and general appearance, attracted but little attention. Soon Mir. J--was suddenly seized with illness, during which he was sadly neglected by his host; and the servants, taking their tone from the master of the house, left him to shift for himself as he best could. Thus matters went on, till one morning he was found past praying for. His papers were then examined, that the sad intelligence might be communicated to his friends when, to the surprise of all, he was found to be one of the wealthiest men in tho western county. Arrangements were accordingly made for the funeral; but, before the last rites were performed the subject came to life again, having been the victim of catalepsy, instead of the grim King of Terrors.' All were over- ioyed at his fortunate escape from so dreadful fate, and from that time were proIiise Tn their expression of solictude. elected, however, if we may judge, by documentary evidence,' rather than by any personal regard. At length, sornp one venturcd to ask how things appeared to him while in his trance, to which thus repled I thought I had come to tho
 river of death, where l met an angel,
 who handed me a jewel to serve as pass to the other side. On giving this to tho lerryman, received from him another, which carried me fhrward another stage in my journey. Going on thus, for so- .veral sta ges, receiving al the termination of each ticket for the succeeding one. I at last reached the gate of the heavenly c.ty. There 1 found St Peter who opened the door at my summons, pipe in mouth, seated by a small table, on which stood goodly mug of steamirg whiskey !oeldy. Good morning, sir said he, very polite ly. Good morning, St. Peter,' said l.
 Who are you sir ? asked he, turning over the leaves of q huge ledger. My name is J. Very good, sir where did you live down below?' q lived at St. Louis, in the State of Missouri Very well, sir and where did you die?, I died at Chicago, in Illinois. 'Chicagop said he. shaking his head, there's no such placo, sir I beg your pardon, &. Peter, but have you map of the United States here ? Yes, sir. Allow me to look at it. Certainly. sir With that he ham, ded down spendcd atlas, and pointed out Chicago on the map. All right, sir said he, after a moments pause it's there, sure enough, so walk in sir; but I'll be biest if you ain't the .G'st man that has eyer come here from that placc.' Thus ended 1Mr. J-'s account of his trdnsi. ton state and no moro questions were asked.
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WASHINGTON CIrY, May 9, ls4S.

With the return of the terrific Bolts to Washington from Richmond, where he has been to straighten the crooks in federal affairs, we are again overwhelmed with speculations relative to the federal nomi- nation.
 For some four or five days after the ap- pearance of General Taylor's letter, en- dited by Mir. Crittenden, the Generals political partizans wrote it down that their opponents in the party would succumb to his bold demand for the favor of the Con- vention. In truth, the friends of Clay and Mclean were stunned. as it were, with the threat to defeat any other nomination, running through the Generals letters ol the 20th and 22d ut. Poor fellows, al first they appeared well nigh demented.-- Of late, however, they have not only pick ed up courage to resist the imperious de- mauds of the commander of ths army o occupation, but they proclaim that his at
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ESCAPE FROM JUSTICE. men, who had been committed to the jail of Butler county, Ala., on charge of horse-steal- ing, one of the name of John E.. L. Me- Crory and the other John Norton, escaped on Sunday night the 2lst inst.
 McCrory is a young man of about Is years of age, of small stature, but rather stoutly built, fair skin, which is inclined to be freckled, he has either pale blue or gray eyes, which are very full. It is sup posed one of his eyes is scratched, being done in endeavoring to arrest him. He has either red or light hair, and when he left had no hat.
 Norton is a small man, about 5 feet high, with fair skin inclined to be freck. led, has black eyes, out of which he has very bold look. He is about 20 years of age wore off, when he left, black cloth cap. It is supposed they will make their way for Georgia.
 The public should be on the lookout fol these worthies. Mir. P. B. Waters, the Sheriff of Butler county, has offered a re. ward of two hundred dollars for their ar. rest, or one hundred dollars for the deliv. cry of one or either of them.
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0H! HoRRID.--In consequence ot the indisposition of patrons and the grim faces of creditors, the Wilcox Banner" a very neat and able little paper, though whig, published in Camden, Wilcox coun- y, has been suspended, and the editor particularly requests his exchanges to no- tice his defInct condition, as much as a caution to others as beneficial to himself It is really shame and a disgrace to men who subscribe to newspaper, with de- termination never to pay, thus encourag- ing man to squander his brain, labor, and capital. It is obtaining goods under false pretences, and should be made a Penitentiary offence. Far better would it be if men would never subscribe for a newspaper, unless they intended paying for it.
 We wish MT. Dulany, this delanct and done for editor, all the enjoyments of re- tired life, and that in his next undertaking he may be enabled to obtain better spe- cies of patrons.
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Le Franco Amcricain.

We have been receiving this new es- tablished French Journal in New Orleans, for several weeks, but as we are not an apt scholar in the French language, we are unable to say what are its merits, but would do somewhat like the whigs are do- ing by Gen. Taylor, recommend it to the patronage of the public without knowing much about 1t. It is Journal Poltique, Commercial ct Literaire, and of course must be useful vehical to the French people.
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0J- The thing is settled-Gen. Taylor is to be supported for the Presidency. The light of Barbour, in the shape of the Ea. faula Shield, has shucked himself of his heretofore Clayism, and sets forth in such strains as are we'll calculated to blast the prospects of the sage of Ashland. Listen at the fellow:
 "We intend to support General Tay- Tor for the Presidency, even should Mir. Clay be nominated.
 Well might the great "I am" quail be- meath just such declamations as the above, coming from the source they do. With the tremendous inAupnce of the Shield, the hero of Palo Alto, (not Buena Vista, ] may well calculate to ride in his chaises up and down Pennsylvania Avenue, for the next four years, with his fist doubled up in his breaches po;kets over the round sum of $S25,OO0 of Uncle Sams sinners. Gen. Taylor need write no more letters, or travel any further --the Eafaula Shield mM support him anyway, and of course the people will elect him to the great big White house at Washington.
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Sinfe Calender.

We perceive from the Athens (Ala.) Herald, that Mir. James NJ. Cleveland has issued a prospectus for the publication of State Calender, showing the terms of service of each officer of the State, en- bracing Senators, Representatives, Exec utive and State officers, County, Circuit, Supreme and Chancery Court Judges, So- licitors and Attorneys General, indeed all State officers since the year ls19,-show- ing the different Speakers of the House and Presidents of the Senate.
 Mir. Cleveland says in his prospectus, that "the work has been gotten up with great care, and embraces fund of knowl- edge not in the possession of any other person. No diary embraces one tenth the matter contained in this small volume, which would be peculiarly interesting not only to public men, but to all classes in the State. It is confined in interest to no particular portion of the State, but will be equally interesting to all. Itis, therefore, proposed as the best, and perhaps the cheapest mode of furnishing persons with it, to issue this prospectus in advance of the publication, arrangements for which have been already made, that those who desire work of the kind may send in their names immediately, and when a suf- ficent number are received the publication will be commenced, which can be com pleted in three weeks, and the volume de- livered immediately to subscribers, through the post office or otherwise"
 The work is offered at the low price of Fifty cents per copy.
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A YANKEE IN A sHowER-BArH.-I Spirit of the Times has a good story of Yankee who tride showerbath, for the first time, in he month of March llo thus related his experience to those who released him from his 'durance vile. '-- 'Why, you see, when l got in that infer nal man-trap there bolted the door and then it took me some time to screw up my courage. l knew it was aH.frcd cold, and 50 thought 1 would bring down the shower a little at time. Waal, you see, 1 pulled the string--consarn it--kinder softly, about an inch tn once. 1 had my shoulders drawn up, my head down, my eyes and teeth shut. and gave it another little pull, when kersousei came hull ocean of ice-water, right slap on my head, taking away my breath, and fairly quack- ing me. made one jump for the door, but the plaguy thing was boted, and over went the hull machine ker-slap on the floor! Then 1 got frightened, and thought was drowning sure enuff May be didn't sing out, and try to strike out, but twarn'tno use. Filled inc machins SO full 1 couldn't stir enuff only to knock all the skin off my knees and elbows.--Just then you came in and let me out, and you know all the rest. Plagueation take the shower-bath !"
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Once upon time, an aged Methodist minister in Indiana, in q rickety old mec- ting house, was exhortng his fellow sim ners in vain to come up and be prayed for. and thus escape Sire and damnaton.' In the midst of his exhortation bench just before him broke with the weight of its occupants, and che rotten and overbur- dened floor giving way, some half dozen sinners made miraculous disappearance into the cellar beneath. "And that's the way, ny dear friends" continued the old man in his loudest tones and with scarce- ly pause "you'll al go down to hell to- gether, if you don't come right out that hole and be prayed for ]"
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At fair in Athens, Tenn. the other day, the following note was received through the Post Office, by young lady to whom it was addressed:
 4 ATHENS. TENN.
 Dcar Miss :-Deeply solicitous to gratify sensibility by sympathizing with my fortuitous elevation, seize the episto-- lary implements to inform you, that, by the testamentary disposition of remote branch of consauguinity, my tutelary resi- dence is removed from the metropolitan horizan to a small district in the country, where in f1turi'y, shall be more pertina- ciously superstitious, in the astralosical revelations of human destiny. And as l shall need some of the lovely daughters of Eve, to cheer and comfort me in this lonely retreat, Twill shortly be down to see you on the subject of matrmony. ! No more, until eat another dictionary.
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G We return our thanks to the Hon. s. W. lnge, Hon. S. w. Harris, of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. D. H. Lewis and Hon. A P. Bagby, Senators, for their kindness in sending us valuable public documents. ~ '-
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We are gratifed to see that bill is likely to be passed by Congress, allowing the State of Alabama interest on the amount advanced by her, during the Creek war of ls36-7. This is nothing but jus tice, and the law should be passed,
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James M. Poole. Commission and Fo,warding Mer chant aud Cotton Factor. No 90, MAGAZINE ST.

Neao Or!eans La.
 " Particular attention will be paid tc al Business, Forwarding and Commas ion.
 REFER TO Messrs. Sprauge, Robinson Gee New York; Padelford & Fay. and Coher Norris & co. Savannah; Robinson & Cad- we'll and Hedlsy and Street, Charleston Ravesies, Bullock and CO.,, Mobile; wm Douglass. &co, wetumpka.
 Hill accept drafts drawn upon shipments of cotton, &e., per Regular Packet Steam CT, E. A. Ogden, between New Orleans wetumpka and montgomery, and will pay particular attention 10 all business, Com. mission and Forwarding that may be en- trusted 10 his hands.
 Dec. 26, lS47 52-tf
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H We are more than pleased to hear that Division of the Sons of Temper erance has been established in Dadeville, Tallapoosa county. We hope that in the course of a few months it will number with many of it's sister Divisions.
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PLANTERS HOTEL.

EAST WETUMPKA. TENHE undersigned respectfully informs K hls friends and the community generally, that he has taken this well known house, situated in East N etumpka, and is prepared for he accommodation of :rave ers and Boarders, and hopes by ev- cry effort to make all comfortable who call on hlm, to receive liberal share of public patronage.
 He has good and commodious stables, which will be attended 10 by the most expe- rienced osllers, and every attention given 10 horses.
 Ills table will be furnished with as good as the market can afford, and will try and make il To the interest of those who call once, 10 call again.
 His charges will be moderate, and in &C., cordance with the times
 I. WILSON. May 23. 194S 2l If.
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Y DIR. N. s. JONES,

fyRATEFUL for past favors, hopes, by NJ unremitted attention to his profession, fomerit continuance of public patronage.
 Dr.J. will attend to the various branches ot his profession. d ! 1oGsrOffice over the Store of Messrs. w. W. Waller. & Go, East Wetumpka.
 May 25, lSi7. 1y-2
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TIE SMALLEST YET.--A young lady fourteen years of age, and weighing only six pounds, is now on her way from Eu- rope to this country.
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Justice of the Peace

Y WOULD respectfully inform the Citi N zens of Wetumpka and the public gen erally, that am ready 10 transact any bus ness which may be entrusted to my care as Justice ot the Peace and will be found al all times at my Ware House near the Mar ket House, and back of the Store ot w. W Waller, & Co.
 lam also authorized by the Clerk of the County Court of Coosa County, to issue Marriage License.
 JAMES M. DENSON.JP Wetumpka, Dec. 2S, 1s47. 25-tf
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]. P. SAPFOLD,
SafOld & Bibb.

ATTORNE YS AND COUNSELLORSA1 LAW AND SOLICITORS IN
 CHANCERY,
 MONTGOMERY, ALA, WILL practice Law in the counties ol w Montgomery, Lowndes, Dallas, Au- tauea. Coosa, Macon, and in the Federal Court and the former, in the Supreme Court uf the State.
 n- Office on Court street, between the Court House and Bank.
 July 20. lS47. 29 "
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Drs. T. w. & N. MASON,

Drs. T. w. & E. M MASON, HAVING associated themselves in the HI Practice of Medicine, Surgery, and Obstetrics. respectfully tender their services to the citizens of Wetumpka and vicinity.
 DR. T. w. MASON. having devoted much time to Midwifery and Dis- eases of Females, will give special attention to such cases.
 Office East Wetumpka, where one of them can always be found unless profess sionaly engaged.
 April 25, 1S4S. 17f
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DIR. J. J. FLAKE,

-u DIR. J. J. FLAKE, LEAVING located at the Fish Pond III Factory, Tallapoosa county, ten- deis his professional services to his friends and the com unity generally. .1nF He can be found at all hours at h is office, or Strickland's residence, unless pro- fessionally engaged.
 By unremitting attention to his profess sion, he hopes to receive liberal share of public patronage. .sa
 Refors to
 Dr. w. E. BoIssEAu,1 9ol" N s. JONES, 4 0.." LIGHTFooT, u.u.
 J. c. HARRIS, "e'u"'p"a' e'l" T. w. MASON,
 WM B. COOPER. 'qs
 May 23. lS48. '9n 2I 6m.
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? J, A. BOOTH,
JOHN c. REID,

ATTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN
 CHANCERY, WILL practise in the Courts of the w surrounding counties. ~ Office at KINGSTON, ALA. June I, tS47, s