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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-26
The Complimentary Ball OF the Carlisle
Light Guards.

complimentary ball, given to this corps, came
of on Monday night at tho Coliseum. About ten
O'Clock the spacious hall lighted and about eighty
ladies made their appearance the floor, ready for
dance The ladies looked WELL handsomely dressed,
and seemed to enjoy the pleasure very much The bu
gle sounded, and the dance commenced
Mrs c. of Blocker street, the most conspicuous
lady In the room Sne was atsirsd In handsome book
muslin Dress founced with blue spangled sash; her
rage easy and graceful and she seemed TO be the
fsvorits danseuse of the room.
Miss W. of Wooster street. is quite pretty little girl
She Is rather below the ordinary sIze with large black
eyes, and her tresses which hung gracefully
her shoulders showed her skill dressing the hair She
was dressed In handsome fancy silk, with . silvered
sssh her head dress composed Of beautiful wreath
of pearls and white
At one O'clock the supper ready and the dancing
suspended the whole party retiring to the supper
room where table well spread with choice meats
fruits, SO, to all of which ample justice done
The dancing was then resumed, and Continued until
half four O'clock when the party separated all high
~ pleased with the entertainment
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-04-15
HoNoRs TO JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.

On Thursday last in accordance with the ar
rangements of a joint Legislative Committee of the
State of New York, WILLIAM Fl. SEWARD pro-
nounced an Grafton before the Legislature, the
State Officers, the Common Council of Albany and
alarge assemblage Of citizens upon the services and
character of JOHN QUINcY ADAMS
The Grafton, which occupied an hour and half
in its delivery, published in the Albany Evening
Journal OF its character (says that paper we shall
not speak further than to say that this duty could
not have fallen upon person more deeply imbued
with sentiments of regard and homage for the me-
mory of Mr. ADAMS, or one, out of his own family,
who enjoyed more of the confidence and affection
ofthe departed Statesman, Patriot, and Sage.
The Albany Morning Express thus concludes
its account of this interesting ceremony
vast auditory spel-bound with his eoquence We will not
attempt to give synopsis Of his noble euogum. Jus
tce cannot be done to such production in outline,
and it will be published those who did enjoy the high
privilege of listening its delivery viii have opportunity
Of perusing it in print We will only say that the
effort of mind and that fully The expecta-
tions Of those who knew the best written
the beautiful style of its distinguished author and auent
in eloquence, thought and saesmanke views. All felt all
acknowledged that the eulcgst accomplished the difficult task
of doing full justice the e chaacer and abors Of the
wonderful who the subject Of his euogy and whose
death plunged the nation in the deepest grief"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-04-15

The report then treats of the extent Of lake coast
i'll each State, and Of the harbors in that extent de-
scribng the latter briefly, and giving the amounts
which have been expended in the improvement Of
each. We have not time to follow the report
through this interesting chapter. We will, how
ever, give some deductions which the facts of the
report clearly sustain
lst: In no instance have efforts TO improve the
lake harbors failed, but in every case success has
attended them, and in proportion TO the extent of
the works. The money has therefore been use
fully expended.
I'd. Bars at the entrance of these lake harbors
are difficulties always to be removed. "Diffcul-
ties of this kind" says the report, have unver-
sally yielded to our efforts
Sd. II is essential, after passing a bar, that a
waterway of sufficient extent and depth should
exist. With these conditions, good harbor is al
ways to be made, as the obstructing bar can be
removed.
These facts show that there is positive mita-
ton to lake harbors, beyond which such improve
ments cannot go. There must be good Waterway
after passing the obstrucng bar, of adequate width
and depth. So that the fears which have been en-
terained by many of lake harbor Improvements ad
infnituni are without reason.
We recommend the whole report to the perusal
of our readers. 1t is so condensed paper that a
just conception of its contents cannot be obtained
without reading the whole. 1t is printed as House
of Representatives document No. 10 of the present
session.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-04-15

. The following manly letter is copied from the
indianapolis Journal:
BApos RousE, LA.) MARcH 8, is4s.
DEAR Sin have had the pleasure of receiving your let
ter of February IL enclosing copy Of the resolutions adopt
ed by the Senate of Indiana relative the services Of the Off
and soldiers who under my command in Mexico,
and also myself.
is deeply gratifying to me to receive the marks of appo-
val and grateful expressions embodied in these resolutions but
is infinitely gratifying and acceptable that they
testimonials from State which have, by early assoca-
tons well by friendly and regard for the citizens
always been warmly attached. The remembrance of my
earliest service upon the borders Of Indiana and my intimate
acquaintance with her early history awaken In me the pleas
ATTEST feelings II would have afforded very great pleasure
to have accepted the invitation visit the Se expressed
in the resolutions, but induced to await in the neghbo
hood of this place. where have located my family, such
orders the Department of War may iny COM
municate to future service iu the field.
In relation to the impression which SEEMS to be
that my official report Of the battle of Bue,a Vista has done
marked injustice to the second regiment Of Indiana troops,
have only say that nothing has been developed subsequently
to the date OF the report TO to hange it. 1t
founded upon my personal observation the fell and
upon the official statements of my subordates and i.soUd
say that all might have been well had many of the officers
agated the subject in greatly oinjure the regiment
and involve the credit of the Sae which very much regret
In all armies the best and most experienced troops have
been at times subject pancs under mrderous fire of
enemy, which nexpicabe Such, tits probable,
may have been the at the time in queion am proud
and free TO state, however, that my confidence in that reg
ment not lost but it my intention to have placed
IN action had the enemy resumed his attack the day fol-
lowing and have always felt assured and confident that,
had the battle been renewed the second Indiana regiment
would have acquitted itself with gallant and ntrepdty
all future occasions before the enemy.
Please convey to the members Of the Legislature the State
my high Of the compliment they have atengy
conferred upon the officers and who composed my
mand in Mexico and for their honorable notice of myself
With sentiments Of high respect am dear sir, your
obedient servant, H. TAYLOR.
JoHN d. DEFREEs, Editor of the State Journal ndanapo-
lis, Indiana.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-04-15

virtue OF free people to be found the immense dis.
Proporionae wealth that they bring into the fund
persuasyey demands tor them the fostering hand Of all II
estimated slr and the amount is, incline to think below
the uh 10 be S654 597a three times greater than
the value OF the manufacturing industry Of the country and
ve times greater than that Of all the other of human
industry combined.
invoke the serious regard OF the agcutusts these facts
They must see in them how commanding their claims up
on ths Government and how hameless they have been dis
regarded The TO be found in their heretofore
Of union amongst themselves upon the sub
ect There seems to be approaching poptous time
Tor some joint and eiecua effort Peace, trust will
be to hush the noise of within borders The
mighty popular commissions heaving with terrific power
in the old world promise subsde in the annhation arms
as an employment The longlost limited liberty Of
appears to be on the Of complete restoration Civil
ployment nothing but civil employment should be the
and happiness, and wealth. and power and true glory will be
promoted IN proportion Governments devote their
the proper encouragement Of civil e This sir is not the
occasion 10 meet in advance any constitutional mpedment
which may be suggested to the particular encouragement so
CITED by this memorial Iconten myself therefore, with say
ing that careful examination of the question, founded upon
the letter aud spirit of the consaon and the opinions of its
fathers, leave my mind in doubt in none whatever.
commeree can be protected and encouraged, and has
been from the beginning the Government the present
day if manufactures be protected and encouraged and
they have also been from first to last if the profession of
can he protected and encouraged and when has not
BEEN then why may not agriculture and her followers be pro-
iectcd and encouraged
Without adding word more submit the memorial and
rs believe there committee to whom sreerence would
DO peculiarly appreprae that it be referred spe
,1ai committee, and be printed.
Mr. BERRIEN observed that there was Committee on
Agriculture, to which it appropriately belonged. II
Mr. JOHNSON then moved that it be referred to that
,ommittee.
The motion agreed to, and the memorial ordered
% be printed
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-04-15

HoRmBLE DIscovERr.-A DR.. Goss, Of Seneca county,
very myserousy disappeared months since, and the
most thorough searches in that county and elsewhere proved
entirely uitless There great excitement at the time in
reference to the NATTER but the long time which has elapsed
in measure dsspated this feeling, and all hope Of discover
ing him bad been given up We learn that man was dis
covered in Geneva few days SINCE having in his
note which it known belonged Dr. Goss at the time
Of his disappearance. He Immediately arrested and is
said to have made full confession Of the manner in which
DR. Goss murdered The substance Of is that himself
and Feahey, who is now in jail Canandagua for the bru
a light at Geneva some time since murdered Dr. Goss sup
posing bm be the collector Of Waterloo that they after
wards burnt his body in Imekn and that some Of the
bones which not entirely consumed were buried and
these have been found in The spot indicated by the man who
makes the confession Thus the perpetrators Of most foul
murder suddenly and Unexpectedly exposed al moment
when they supposed themselves most SECURE
Rochester Democrat April 4.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-04-15

We are very sorry 10 find The following paragraph
concerning the health Of General Scorr in the New
Orleans " Delta:"
"GEN. ScoTT.-We are panied TO perceive that
: our distinguished Commander-in-C Chief, annoyed
and mortified, he no doubt is, by the extraordi-
nary treatment he has received from the authori-
ties i'm Washington, and by the boasling and bus-
ter Of the subordinate officers whom the President
: has taken under his protection, has exhibited the
signs Of serious indispostion and physical debili-
ty. We trust that they will prove TO be Of no Sc.
rious character or permanent duration. The sym.
pathies Of the whole country are enlisted in favor
: Of our noble Commander-in-C Chief
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-04-15

LIFE ISsURAScE-A FATHERs LovE.-A week or two
ago elderly man. dressed like comfortable farmer walked
quietly into the Office Of Wall Life Insurance Com
pany, his face bearing the pleasant smile Of who
he has good thing to tell and after the weaheIy remarks
such codge favor WITH when particularly
ed, told Mr. President that his son, Reuben B. had
month before insured his life for 500, sand souter look
ing fellow you never bigger fool than he looked
like when we laughed at him after he home. But by
gracious mister, he warn far out Of the way after all
for he died Of suddeni, only days ago. There's the
docymens and I'm come for the money. He was ny son.
sir and amt left other heirs. "-rsev Cifv Courank
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-04-15

The North American (Mexican) mentions the
death of gallant soldier in The following paragraph
GAMES MANLY, lst sergeant If company F. (Capt Por
ters mounted rife regiment del Monday night from the
effects of posonby whom administered is not known We
cannot too strongly express regret and that etby the entire
rifle regiment at this Sergeant MANLY was one
of the bavest and best soldiers the army At Cerro Gordo
he received honorable mention for his gaany and also
Conrerss. AtChaputepec he the first Of Twggs'
division to reach the heights beside his captain and his hand
raised the stars and stripes first the national palace on the
morning Of the 18th September He good soldier and
an honest exemplary His residence was Philadelphia,
his recruiting post Norfolk"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-04-15
NEW YORK wHIG LEGISLATIVE MEETING.

The Wing Members of the Legislature of New
York met in convention on Wednesday evening
last, and were organized by the choice of SAMUEL
G. RAYMOND for President, and A. II. CALHOUN
and PHILANDER B. PRINDLE Secretaries.
Mr.. Cor, of Livingston, offered the following re-
solution. He said that in the first meeting there
diversity Of opinion the then of action and
in view Of that diversity Of opinion he offered this resolution
in spirit Of compromise, and hoped would be received in
the spirit it offered
R.soiCsd That in opinion, the Wings cf this State
preleung HESRr CLAY their first choice for the Pesden-
cy, will support such reliable Wing the Convention shall
nominate for that Office.
Senator FULLER offered the following as substitute for
Nj. CoE's resolution
Resored That in selecting delegates to National Con-
venton feel il right and duty express opinion
that HEsRT Clay is the first choice Of the Wings New
York. and that they give him, and will give him. il no.
minated Phladepha, the thry-sx electoral Of this
State But at the time hereby pledge Ourselves to
support with activity and energy any well known and
doubted Wing whom that Convention may nominate.
This resolution after debate, amended 50 as to
read follows
Resored That in selecting delegates to National Con-
venton feel II right and duty 10 express, Opt
Mon, that HESRY CLAY the first choice Of he Wings
New York for the Presidency and that they give and
will give him. any other reliable Wing who may
the nomination Of that Convention, the ihry-sx electoral
votes OF this State.
The Convention then proceeded to ballot for delegates at
large to the National Wing Convention and delegates were
elected large to the Wing National Convention to assemble
at Philadelphia on the 9TH Of June next
Senator BoKEE presented the following, which adopted
by acclamation
Resooed That il is with unfeigned pleasure that have
heard Of the iumphs Of Wing brethren in Connecticut
and Of the Whg voice speaking from the district Of IoHy
QUIScr ADAMS and that their devotion TO the Wing cause
and their energetic action for Wing principles deserves
highest eulogy.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-04-15

man named CHtRLEs Barn was shockingly burnt BY
the falling IN OF lime kiln in jefferson county, Virginia. on
tue z4n umo, mat be expired in hour afterwards Balm
to the lime kiln in state of Jfunkenness and insisted
upon acting as fireman The kiln was in heated condition.
ana bore evidence Of falling Those engaged n burning the
lime gave warning to the poor unfrunate but he heeesy
persisted " remaining where hew The hands left and in
pau an pour afterwards the kiln FELL covering the wrelched
man with rs still burning and red hot rnins
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-04-15

The correspondent of the New Orleans Picayune
writes from Vera Cruz, under date Of the 25th
ultimo
"Atheadquarters In Mexico the universal opinion
prevailed that peace was decided upon, and from
several communications which have seen from
the best authority preparations were actually being
made for the withdrawal Of the army from the coun-
try or at least the city Of Mexico the 7h Of May.
And how, in Heavens name, can it be !.
1.-THE fact Of Gen. Buffers stopping supplies,
save such as will be necessary for the army on their
road down, is strange indeed"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-04-15

We learn that the Vscountess DE KMB d 'ABsAc
has deposited with the American Consul at Paris
fine and genuine portrait of her grandfather, Major
General Baron De KALB, to be presented to Con-
gress. 1t will be forwarded to New York in one
Of the Havre packets.-Union.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-04-15

HELrs TO MEsonr,-Gilts De Retz, Marshal Of France
ad to be the vertabe Blue Besrd was sentenced TO be
led IN chains to the place Of execution and be burnt alive
at The stake ihe day appointed the 23d Of October
l440, ga date says the historian abou which there can
be no doubt for all the people Of ADoy and Mane by
mon consent whipped their children on that morning so as
70 impress he precise date upon,heir memory This strange
and Brittany. -
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-04-15

Duel was fought on the 18th ulimo at Mier, between
two officers Of the Sd Dragons The parties Lieut. JOS
II. MADDox and Lieut. Acting Adjutant EDWARD McPHrn-
SOW They exchanged four Shots three Of them taking effect
on Lieut. McPaEnsoS AT the second shot he wounded
in the neck next IN the shoulder and the fourth FIRE was
shot through the heart and died Immediately. Lieut. MAD-
uninjured. They were both young gentlemen Of
high Standing and much esteemed by the Officers and men
their regiment The cause Of the quarrel was known
We understand says "he Flag" they were on terms Of
friendship and intimacy the evening previous
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-04-15

an nh paper states that at late meeting OF the Macroom
Guardians the following resolution passed Rcsoiued
Ina. 'he uuad'aus be requested to abstain from making any
cPuap speeches there being serious business TO be gone
Through"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-04-15
LETTER FROM GEN. TAYLOR.

The following manly letter is copied from the
indianapolis Journal:
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-04-15
sI51,49s,7Ol
190,524,9SS
l76,694,463

The report also treats Of the population which
depends upon the lakes and the Western rivers. as
means Of communicating with market, which it
makes Tor the year 1914 equal to 9,504,952 We
observe by the report that the steamboat navigation
OF the Mississippi, and its direct and indirect trbu-
taries, is 1874 miles, and that these waters employ
25,l14 hands as mariners.
The report alludes to the commerce of the lakes
and Western rivers as a nursery Of seamen. This
aspect Of that commerce is 50 fl of interest parcu.
larry now during the present unsettled condition oe
European politics. that we cannot forbear MAKING
the following extract from it
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-07-01

nrnArkABLE cuRE OF PILES.

OF THIRTY YEARS 81 .NbiN' -,-
st., tyssbin- SON, BERKSHIRE Co, Mass. Nov 81 o. ~
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,,,hrat treatment Dr. Chapman ana "l"tIs
80 'rbe last three years Of that 'nt' M3 r.
40 aoscrintion. 5 ives confined io my te'' u,J
e., r.ysrff. and al last given ny hF my M,
E,1rJs in dcspBir Of ever gaining my uta,"f ln So.
80 days befreI commenced using W pha"
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u aarc made Rut under tie heneucent Weiol'ru
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.,n-,v have the pleasure 81 SiHiiN4 Wv a. -
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re,rs ift Is Cod VIII, and TO make known w ~,
ofTr Enham's flectuary, ant to reeoilnnchu : :" ~
ssj,.tod fellew creatures. II helped me leyoha w
necta,tous ot all thai knew my ease. Hta ! cav = !,
- ,,he,s That il is IN my opinion the i'S' htelt1", ;"
~. World for lies. or any diseaseof the bowers wv" =
: tbcy viii use II according to tae directions w -
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. wSfidit q ,rtf,anF nuluess CORNELIUS SfNk-
i EaremoHt. Bcrk Co, Mass, N"V.-e- -.
3 The above certificate tells a simple auh ''uehlu' -
/ of suffering and relief. OF which as physician an" -
u ness IN the case. | cheertully endorse ,u,pu,N
NorIcr-The genuine Uphan'- EieciHs,N n"S r,
I vr,titu Signature; thus IEI7A I p<am' n ~ =
Is Ia,d il aiso done win a pen. Price, 81 a h9N.
il sod wholesale and retai!h by kErenAM " it
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IS. ,bro,gboutt the L $ aud Canadas. -
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in Wheeling, va
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-07-01

Spinal affections, enlargement ofthe bones and JOINS
whllc sweilIngs, hip joint compliant %roptures. Ialll1is %
the towels aud womb disease, will tud speedy cure ~
Or Swce;ser's Pauacca. " lerrthe disease has cen OF
lorp standing. the tine required to make cure willie
iunfer. hut the patient may rest assured that a deter
mined perseverance, VIII effect il.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-07-01
INSURANCE.

INSURANCE. mi
us IsEs yin he taken by the FIRE & MARiNL IN.
AsIiEA NOE COMPANY OF WiIEELlA@ AT THE
LOWEST RATES on .oodau and their
Buildings of ali kinds, stone, brieE,or wooueh ""u
contents,
steamboats,, factories, mills, &c.
Furniture.
And merchandise of all kinds. ,io If
saJ aqainst ali dangers attending the transportation VI
conds M rivers. lakes. seas, canals. and railroads ,,o
FOR The character Of the company as 10 pI"iup'a
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we ber leave 10 refer to the merchants Vi tihs PIC 40
eisew here who have had the adjustment o. eiSiEs
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auu a.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-07-01

This Extract of Sorsapafilla has boon expressly prcpa-
red in reference to female complaints. No female who
has reason to suppose she Is approaching that critical pc
Rod. TIE Turn IF ift,' should neglect 10 take il, as
it is certain preventive for any OF the numerous aud
horrible diseases to which females are subject at this
time OF life. This peaiod mey be deidged for sertral
vcGys bg using his madeline. Nor Is II less valuable
for tlnse VINO are apProaeliag womaahood. as It Is cat
culated 60 a,,ist nature by quIckenius the blood aud IN
,i.oratiae the evstrIn. Indeed, this medicine j. iu,alua-
i
It braces ta- whole sy-t'l1, ronews permanently The
natural eIrr-a rf, 10y removing the iupultuos ottHe body,
not so far suHiHlati1e a. 10 pgodacf subsequent relaxation,
whichis The case ot most medicines takeHt8r female weak.
mess and disease. Bs usiBs tea bottles oftais medicine,
many severe and paiaill surt icai operations may be
prevented.
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WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY

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TT HIS company, being now duly organised, is prepared
, To make insurance on every description of Fire and
Marine Risks, such as dwelling houses. store Houses. &C
with their contents. Also, Steam Boats, Flat boats and
Keel bOais with their cargOes, to and from any port ON
the ONO and Mississippi rivers, or theirtrihutary stream
Applications for Insurance to he made for tHe present al
the office OF the Wheeling Savings institution.
aug 1 r.. Mccoy Sec'v.
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C0EG.NBE,&, ONO,

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sSIliEN wltltake risks on Buildings OF all kinds, Steam
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orthe daa~ers and periis ofthe seas, lakes or rivers, on
very favorable terms. sep 10.