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The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

uThe Boston RePublicn very aptly illustrates
the position OF Gen. Taylor as"G Whig but nm,
an ultra Whig," as follows.
ItGeneral Taylor is Wing, he is in no man.
ner Whig candidate of the Wing party
He says he Is not party candidate, of course
he is not Whig party candidate. But we need
not dwell upon this. Let us illustrate General
Taylor's position by story. There once lived
In the town OF Sudbury an old man named Rent
who had kept the tavern in the middle of the town
for many years. Finally, his establishment was
superseded in the estimation Of the travelling pub.
lie, and there was nothing about il but the sion
to distinguish 1t as tavern. One day man drove
up to the door, called for the old gentleman. and
ordered four quarts Of oats for his horse.
"Hayn't got any OATS" said Mr. Bent.
"Inen give him some hay" said the travel
Ter. -haeo bae''aiFH
"Hayn't got any," said MIR. Bent.
"No hay!" SAID the traveller, swell then let's
nave beef-steak dinner for myself"
"Havn't got any beef efsteak" vas the reply.
VI, "Then give us glass Of brandy, ,'sald the per-
picked traveller. .tga aa tsa'' a171lts
z "DOnt keep brandy" was the landlords ans
wer shsaM gl fN .ai1a9 elis5i ., 81 -
Don't keep brandy! well what do you keep?
"KEEP TAVERN" shouted the landlord, as
MS guest rode away. Here was a tavern keep
er, but not an ultra one. "leao ssssnsa2
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20
FREE SOIL MEETING IN OXFORD.

The friends of Free Soil held an adjourned meeting
Friday evening, Sept 9Th, John Wetherell Chairman,
and formed themselves into Free Soil Club, adopting
preamble, constitution and resolutions, and choosing
the following officers:
President-SAMUEL SMITH.
Vice PreSidents-LaTned Davis and Paul Perkins
Corresponding Secretary-Alber Huntington.
Recording Secretary-Washbun Lumbard
Executive Comnsinee-John WethereIl. BENJAMIN
Pane, William Kimball, Samuel c. Richards.
Voted, That the proceedings of this meeting be for,
warded TO the EDITOR of the Massachusetts Snv and
Christian Citizen for publication.
JOHN WETHERELL, Chairman
, w. LUMBARD, Rec'g. Secretayy
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20
HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION.

We would earnestly call the attention of HorticuItur>
lists and Fruit Growers to the Exhibition which is 10 take
place IN this city next eek and we would particular
refer them TO the list of premiums published in this pa
per- we regret that the resources of the Society did
not warrant the Trustees in offering larger amount in
premiums, but trust the sum will be considerably in
creased another year. Still the premiums should be
secondary object and trust that our citizens general
y will feel the proprey and necessity of sustaining the
Exhibition, and thus add to the useful influence which
The Society has already exerted in this community, and
which cannot but be acknowledged by every one CON
versant with the facts We believe we are entirely safe in
The assertion that the amount of good fruit brought into
this Market from this and the nelghboring towns is all
ready ten-old greater than it fifteen years ago, and
still the demand is no supplied than it was then
II the increase has been great, may well be sup
posed that will be very much added TO- when the Young
trees already snder cultivation shall have come into u
bearing.
With this increase iu market, we have a RIGHT 10
look for proportionate increase In our exhibition And
we hope every man who can add any thing 10 the inter-
est of the exhibition will feel it his dtv 10 do So This
has proved to be one of the greatest attractions to the
Annual auumnsl gathering OF those who till and beau,i
y the earth, and the interest in should not be suffered
to flag. The Committee of Arrangements have been
assiduous in attention to their duties, and will be able to
make good display of all the fruits, flowers or other
products, that may be placed at their disposal
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20
WEST STERLING, near Princeton Sent l8


TO the Spy-A little affair came off in our neghbor-
hood last "Wednesday evening, which may serve to show
the Free Soil spirit OF Princeton and Sterling, An ar,
dent Taylor man from Boston visited US last week, and,
having warmly electioneered for Zack few days, at
length proposed discussion in Beamans Hall, between
the Free Soilers and Taylor men, to be followed by
vote upon the question of supporting his candidate
Last Wednesday evening was appointed, and at the
hour about l50 voters assembled, which large mum
ber for the neighborhood. The discussion was opened
by J. N. ToIman, who offered the following resolution
Resoired, That whereas Daniel Webster has pro.
nounced the nomination of Taylor "not fit be made !"
the people of Massachusetts should declare it not fiji 10
be supported.
This resolution was debated by NIr. Smith, the Tay-
lor champion slde and by few OF our free soil
neighbors on the other side, till nearly eleven o'clock
when the vote iaken and the resolution passed BY
majority of more than I,oelUe TO One.
G5 Our Boston champion has gone home
Yours &c. DIN
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20
LETTER FROM Mr.. BoTTs.

In the Richmond Wbig of Saturday last, there
is long letter from Mr. Bolts, called from him by
the publication OF his letter to the Clay Commit.
tee in New York some days since. That letter,
he says, was private one, to private gentle.
man. We have only room for paragraph or
two. He says:
81 am threatened by many that they will not
vote for me unless will make Taylor speech
look upon it an exaction never before made,
as an infringement on my personal rights, my
personal honor, and my personal independence,
and will not yield to it if lose every vote in
the the district. If speeches were as plenty as
blackberries would not make one under COM
pulson.'
81 may not be able to retain a seat in Congress
that is small matter, but can take care of
my own honor against the world %
Mr., Bolts says the letter was not all published
and that he recommended Scott for Vice Presi.
dent He says he had been satisfied ever since
the Buffalo Convention, that the Presidential
Election would go to the House, where CLAY
could and Taylor could not, be elected, and that
Clay is the only man to meet the crisis coming
on the country.
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

MECHANICS EXHIBITION. Our other en- eaeenen,s
have prevented our paying the particular attention 10 The
progress of the arrangements for this exhibition which
we intended. We know, however, thai i, is in good
hands, and We understand that there good prospec,
fsuch display Of mechanical skill and ingenuity a.
will astonish the people. One thing, however is nec
essary, tina. the Mechanics and Manufacturers Of Wor.
ceser County should put their best foot foremost, and
contribute euery thing they the grand object or
they nay find themselves eelpsed on their own ground
by the ocislders. Let them look to this seasonabIy.
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

Gould, Kendall & Lincoln have just issued the 2Sth
number OF Chambers Miscellany The whole series of
this work will be completed in two additional numbers
alter which the publication only be obtained in com
pete sets of ten volumes Those readers who wish 10
complete their sets, have short time left them for this
purpose. We will add that the Miscellany continues 10
maintain its character, and when completed will consli
tue body Of most entertaining and instructive read
ing.
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

u For the frsli time, we believe, in the political his,
tory of Massachusetts, has judicial officer taken the
stump, as partizan speaker in contested election
The JUDGE of PROBATE of this County, as we
learn from the Taylor organs, has taken the field, in
support of nomination, which, The abest man Of bis
own party has declared was NOT FIT TO BE
MADE! This new outrage on public sentiment shows
the desperation Of The Taylor faction in this County and
State, and, firmly believe will only accelerate them
onward TO that political ruin to which they are inevta
bly, destined. The people Of Massachusetts are good
easy people, but there are some things which they
not bear. - ta4
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

The friends of Free Soil in New Brainree met on the
18th inst, and formed an association lied the New
Brantree Free Soil Club and elected the following off,
GERS
Presidsnt-Amory FELTON,, ESQ.,
Vice PresidentS-Samuel Harrington and James
Bowdoin.
Recording Sec'y-H M Daniels
Corresponding Sec'y-Wm. Bowdoin -
ITeasurer-B. f. Hamilton.
After making necessary arrangements for future
meetings, adjourned to Friday, Sept. 18th, at which
time large assembly convened Which, after PRAYER by
Rev. Dr. Fiske, was addressed by JUICE ALLEN, in a
very able and candid manner. Prof Walker followed
Mr. Allen in very spirited and forcible remarks,
after which the meeting adjourned. New Brantree will
not be behind its neghbors in the good cause.
II. M. DANIELS, Recording Secretaru
FACTS AND ARGUMENTS against the election of Gen.
eral Cass, respectfully addressed to the Wings and
Democrats Of all the Free States I,y an AMI AhoIi
tionist. New Y 'rk, ,-R. Craighead, l84O-pp. 81.
This is one Of the abest docum nts which the Presi.
dental controversy has produced Ii is from the pen Of
Russell Jarvis, Esq, well known as uniform and con.
sisten Democrat formerly of Bosom but now, we be-
lieye, Editor Of the Philadelphia Ledger He examines
the whole subject Of Slavery, and of the powers and
duties OF the national government and of the people of
the free States in relation to it, We make the following
extract from the Introduction of The work:
In thus interfering with Presidential elections,
am no mans man, no mans champion, no mans
assaiiant have no personal end to promote, no
iriendsniPs or animosities to crafty. My sole
object Is the exclusion OF slavery from another
square mile Of territory. In pursuit Of this OBJ
Ject, ! appeal to all men OF the Free States,
wings Democrats" "Abolidonists," all,
without partizan distinction and make the an.
peal as neither "Whig," Democrat "Barn-
Durner, nor "Hunker," but solely as an Amer
lean citizen, free from local or partizan preiud-
ces. ana seeking the permanent honor aud pros
perily OF our Country, and OUR WHOLE CoUN-
The work may be had at Grsy's Periodical office a,
y i>z cents per copy. We advise all who can afford
II, to procure copies for general distribution. e
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20
Free Soil Mass Meeting at MiIford

THE FRIENDS OF FREE SOIL AND FREE MAN
will hold Mass Meeting, on Thursday, September
2lst, l846. Rev. Joshua Leavitt, Amasa Walker Esq
and other eloquent advocates the cause will address
the meeting Charles Sumner, of Boston, expected in
the evening.
The meeting will commence at l O'Clock, NJ. Come
friends in the vigor of manhood love of uniUersal
Liberty, and let the response be given long and loud
+" NO MORE SLAVE TERRITORY ~ Sent 10.
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20
For the Spy. So
THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY
OF WORCESTER.

when men get highly excited and " speak right out =
they are very apt TO let their real sentiments
lhIswas distinctly done, by Judge of Probate in
'he Taylor Convention last week. when he used the fol.
loving language toward the men of Worcester County,
who will not bow down TO the great pro slavery candidate
OF the South, who was HIS FIRST CHOICE" There
IS chemical process by hch things dssolped to be
formed ane'0 into jeioe Of clearer soater of purer
laster, because IL has deposited the SEDIMENT )"
He here let out his well known opinion Of the people
One WHO HAS KNOWN HIM ALL HIS LEE.
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

tB-A woman was lately convicted in pbjladal-
Phia Of an assault AND battery on her husband.
ana was sentenced to pay the costs Of prosec uton:
so that the husband had better have taken nv
whipping quietly, as he now suffers in purse as
well as person. aAN F"'' -
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

pAn ignorant fellow was boasting that in bis
travels he had been caressed everywhere. and
that ne had seen all the great in Europe. "Have
you seen the Dardanelles" said one Of the cor.
pany. "Yes," replied he, al dined with them :,
Glberaitar' and found them to be excellent compa.
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

W Ane ureen Mountain Freeman classes the Yer,
mont house Of representatives lO2 Taylortes, 81 free
soil ~ democrats-leavng the Ia, lores lacking 10 Of
a majority in the House. The Vermont Wachman
claims small Taylor majority.
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

The Wilmot Provso seeks to take from its leg
ltimate tribunal question OF domestic policy ha9.
ing no relation to the Union, as such, and To
transfer it to another created by the people for a
special purpose, and foreign to the subject mat
ter involved in this issue. By going back to our
true principles, we go back to the road of peace
and safety. Leave to the people, who will be
affected by this question, to adjust it upon their
own responsibility, and in their own manner, and
we shall render another tribute to the principles
OF our government, and furnish another guaranty
for its permanence and prosperity.
am, dear sir respectfully,
our obedient servant
@ fd7 LEWIS CASS
A. Up. NICHOLSON, Esq Nashville Tenn.
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

70 The greatest competitor with the United
States for supplying the world with bread -stuffs,
IS Russia. IL Is estimated on good authority that
the quantity OF wheat annually exported from
Russian ports, averages 10000, 900 bushels.
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

EXPLOSIONS OF CAMPHENE. These accidents are
becoming very common. A man by the name of Wad~
leigh, was severely burned last week in Boston, by the
bursting OF lamp, which he was filling with it.
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

Ey-An only son Of Mr.. D. 8. Ford, of Boston.
four years old, came to his death on Saturday in
consequence OF the blunder of an apothecarv's
clerk in Leverett street, IN adding Eve grains Of
opium, instead OF rhubarb, to a physicians pre.
scription, ~ r'S
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

G5 letter from friend in Southbridge says, "Our
Free Soers are getting quite happy, while the Taylor
men are growing despeIae
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

Plain wings are still puzzled to understand how
man can he "a whg and quarter over" aud yetre-
fuse to be "a party candidate"
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

0P The Taylortes in Boston have never, tc this day
called upon the delegate from that city to the Phadel>
phia Convention, to make public report Of the pros
ceedings Of the Convention. They dare not do it.
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

EB An exchange has good joke about fash.
ionble city lady, who while in the country. in,
quired one day "what animals those were will
powder horns growing out Of their ears."-deem
ing Il not genteel for one other standing to knot
4 COW. Thafll do. w ,.,s ~
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

LADIES FAIR. The Ladies of the Old South Soci
ely will hold Far in the Chapel of the Church,
commencing on Tuesday morning, and continuing three
days.
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

ID We would direct the attention of purchasers of
Dry Goods to the advertisement of b. l.. Hardon g. Co
in this paper This very extensive stock affords rare
chance for selection.
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

20 Brevity is considered the soul Of wit The
Hunkers have taken to writing poetry. The
latest specimen we have seen consists of two
lines-two syllabes in each-Gen Cass being in
favor of the number 2 even in the way of lives.
1t runs thus #k
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

INDIANA SCHOOLS. Indiana has decided, by a
strong vote, TO go for schools. The Stale Sentinel of
the 18th ult. contains returns from So counties, which
stand as follows lin favor of free schools, 27,543
against free schools 1926
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

BoLToN. Free Soil meeting will be held at Bolton
this Wednesday, evening. J. w. WetherelI of Wor-
cester, and other speakers will be present.
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20
THE FREEDOM CLUB

Will meet at the City Hall, on Wednesday evening,
this week, at clock 1t is expected that several dis
tngulshed advocates of the great will address the
meeting. JOHN S. KIMBALL Sec
Sept, 18th.
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

KREsIGNATIoE JUDGE MERRIcK. Hon. Pliny
Merrick, who has been made President Of the Nashua
and Worcester Railroad Corporation, has resigned his
office Of Judge Of the Court Of Common Pleas, to take
effect on the LIST OF October next. .5...
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20
FREE SOIL MEETINGS.

AT birmingham Wednesday evening. -Amasa
Walker Esq. will addr ess the meeting.
At Rutland on Saturday evening. Alexander DE
Witt and others are engaged TO be present.
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

OT In the New York city court acarpenter has re.
covered verdict for S9375 against Sheldon for slan
dor
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

FIRE. Larned g. siblcy's scythe factory in New
port NJ H., was entirely destroyed with machinery and
6xlures I; loss g25O0 insured $1,000.
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

NEW ORLEANS. There were II deaths by;yelIow
fever Of the nterments a. New,Orean on the 9Th in
slant. sHAfGt AA8fFH b ~
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

Mr. STEVENSON DEAD. Mr. Stevenson, the cele>
brated English engineer, died recently
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20
Alas
Poor Cass !!

We would add, that at late Hunker meeting
in Dracut, Mass. Rev. Mr. Brewster sang two
songs and received two cheers
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

% Remember the rally at the City Hall to night
Keep the fires burning!
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20

A.o.P. NICHOLSON, Esq Nashville, Tenn.
The Daily spy., 1848-09-20
NEW BRAlNTREE in THE FIELD

The friends Of Free Soil in New Brainree met on the
18th inst, and formed an association called the New
Brantree Free Soil Club and elected the following Off
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-31
DOCTOR EASTERLY'S
M EDICIN Els.
DIR. EASTERLY'S' NERVE AND BONE
...Y.., LINIMENT. -- ....,.. a-
For the cure of RHEU MATISM, BRUIS-
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is s&5 o. CUTS and WOUNDS.

This excellent Linment has been prepar
ed with great care from the most choice aud
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.Nedica, to make 4 powerful and efficient
remedy for the above diseases, 1t can be
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EMINENT is applicable, and much supe-
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with any RHEU.M4 TIC affection are earn.
estlY advised to make an early application
of this Liniment, and they will find them.
selves sooner relieved by it than by any
other medicine now in use.
Price IS cents per Bottle.
PREPARE ED and SOLD Wholcsale and
Retail by DIR E. EASTERLY, South
East corner Of Third and Chestnut streets
St. Louis, Mo-; and for Sale by 4. MASON
Druggist. Agent for Dubuque, Iowa.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-31

E'EV ER and AGUE, Chiils and Fcvcr =
Il The best REMEDY EVER KNOWN
to MAN.-For the CURE of Fever and
Aguc. Dumb Agne, Chill Fever, Intcrmit-
tent and Remittent Fevers, and the various
forms Of Bilious diseases, is WYNkOOP'S
TONIC MIXTURE. Its powers have been
fully tested, and its fruits are the gratifying
evidence of what is here asserted. 1t is also
equally etiectual for the cure of Liver. Com
plant, Jaundice and Enlargement IF Mc
Spleen, called Aguc Cake. We earnestly
invite the attention of the public to the
greatest remedy ever yet known for this pur-
pose. Remember Wynhoop's Compound
Tonic .Nirture, is warranted to cure pcrma-
nently any Of the above diseases, or the mo-
ney will be refunded to the purchaser.
~ Price 81 co per Bottle, or Bottles
for S. CO..
o. For Sale by DIR. T.. E.ASTERLY
Southeast Corner ROT Third and Chesnut Sts.
St. Louis, Agent for the West, and by II
MASON Druggist, Agent for Dubuque
Iowa.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-31
{D53M@pA1G SUR Gl3--s2<
DIR. D. 3. LEE,

VNOULD respectfully return his sincere
w thanks to the citizens of Dubuque and
vicinity, for the liberal patronage he has re
ceived during the last year and Il half and hope.
by strict attention to business, to merit con
tnuance of the same. He is confident that all
operations upon the Teeth and Gums, will be
performed in manner that cannot fail t,
please. He will keep constantly on hand q
good assortment Of TOOTH POWDERS
Tooth Brushes. and Tincturcs for diseased
Gums.
9TChargcs low, and terms easy.
OFFICE ut his residence, on Locust street
five doors north of the Methodist Church
where he may be found ut all times.
June It'll, I84S. 40.tf. E&.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-31
D@@Ts Pa 20 135BRGHl2s
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON.

nR. BERGER, having formerly attended
IL t. the practice of Medicine and Surgery
in this section of country, has, after an absence
Of three years, returned, having found no loca-
tion more desirable for permanent residence,
than tho mining region; therefore he has con-
cluded to settle permanently in Dubuque. By
strict attention to the duties of his profession,
he hopes to gain the confidence Of the inhabit.
ants of Dubuque and surrounding country, and
to obtain q share of their patronage. Having
acquired his medical knowledge at several Of
the best German ard Danish medical institu.
tions and hospitals. and having practiced for
more than nine years in different sections Of
the United States, three of which wcrc in the
mining district Of Wisconsin, he believes him.
self we'll acquainted with the Diseases Of the
country. During his attendance in tho Euro.
rcan hospitals, as also during his residence in
the United States, he devoted special attention
to Chronic Diseases, [od compIaints] and dis.
eases of women and children.
pDr. B. Speaks the English, German, and
rsnch languages
OFFICE on Main.street, opposite the Bank
over Goodrich e. Brothers Store.
June 7, 1913. 40.tf
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-31

MILITARY CHlEFTA1N.-"ln bestowing
the palm of merit, the world has becomn
wiser than formerly. The successful war
rior is no longer regarded as entitled to
the first place in the temple of fame.
Talents Of this kind have become so COM
mon, and too often used for mischevious
purposes, to be regarded ashley once were.
In this enlightened age, the men who head
the field, and the successful leader Of ar
mics, may, for the moment, attract atten-
ton. But it will be such as is bestowed
upon the passing meteor, whose blaze is
no longer remembered when it is no lon.
ger seen.-Speach Of Harrison to Boliver.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-31
READ! READ Dr.. MLANE'S

Vermifuge for expel!ing WORMS!-Aston-
ishng ClIRE!
"Feeling it to be duty due to my fellow
beings, lay before them fact which took
place not long since. Last fall l called on
Messrs. Hyrold & Co. Of Williamstown,
N. Y. for some Worm medicine, and they
recommended DR.. MI.ane's Vermifuge, or
Worm specific. took bottle home and
gave dose to a child about six years old ,
and to my great astoni shment it brought
away SO worms. soon after gave another
dose to the same child, which brought away
about sc more, making some $50 worms in
about II hours. have given to other of
my children very effectually, and can cheer
fully recommend it to all.
JAPHET G.. ALLEN.
AMDoy, July 2Sth. lS47.
Price 25 cents per Box.
For Sale by DIR. e. E.4STERLY, at
the City Family .Medicine Store, Corner of
Third and Chestnut Streets, St. Louis Mo.
Wholesale Agent for the Northern States,
and " By L. MASON Druggist, Whole
sale Agent for Dubuque Iowa.
Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-31
DENTAL SURGERY.

nR. I. 8. BRANCH. (Galcna, Ill) would
Dannouncc to his friends and patrons in Du.
,uque, that he has removed his Office to the
r ont rooms in the new building corner of Main
and Hill streets, over the ST, Louis store, and
cross corner from the America House.
Those who visitGalena,f for dentalopcration
arc respectfully invited to give him u CALL
Examination made and advice given cheerful
Y and gratuitouslY. ap4n3O