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The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-01-26

W'" The Maine Common School Advocate
& Journal Of Eduoation, is the title of pro-
posed sem-monthly publication, devoted to
the cause of education, which is to be pub
lished at Belfast, by Rowe & Griffin, at 81 per
year, payable on the reception of the second
number, provided sufficient encouragement
shall be given. 1t is to be edited by w. G.
Crosby, the Secretary of the Board of Educa-
ton. 1t will be valuable assistant to teach
ers.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, Jan. "a.

SENATE.-A message was received from the
House announcing the disease Of Mr.. Horn
beck member of that body from Pennsylvania,
and transmitting the proceedings had upon
the subject. Mr.. Cameron pronounced brief
but eloquent enlogy, and the usual resolutions
being passed, the Senate adjourned till Mon
day,
HousE.-The House bill that had previous
ly passed in Committee of the Whole were
then taken up.
The Bill for the relief of Robert Roberts
to report from what fund it shall be paid.
The Bill for the relief of the legal admins
tration of the late John Cox, of Boston, was
passed.
In Committe of the Whole, Mr.. Schenck
in the chair, the bill giving a pension to the
step mother of the late Major Jacob Brown,
killed at Matamoras, was taken up, and the
discussion of last Friday resumed.
Mr.. Stuart was in favor of its recommittal
to the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions,
with the instructions to report general bill.
Mr.. Bowden advocated his amendment, to al
low her 5000 per annum, from the decease of
Major Brown.
Mr.. Atkinson opposed the bill, and went
into review of similar acts of Congress OPP
posing the giving pension as a reward for
the services of the late Major Brown, as a
dangerous precedent, but he would be in favor
of a general law.
Mr.. King replied in defence of the bill.
Mr.. Johnson was in favor of legislation in
this particular case.
Mr.. Rockwell of Massachusetts,, supported
the bill.
Mr.. Bowden, of North Carolina, was in
favor of the bill. He said that the gentleman
from Virginia, Mr.. Atkinson, was willing to
empty the treasury for carrying on the war,
and withhold the pittance from this poor
widow Mr.. B. said he did not intend to vote
for a solitary man or dollar to carry on the
war; if it was for the purpose of subjugating
Mexico He was willing to vote even $4,000
per annum to every one who was suffering by
the death of either soldiers or officers, that
had been engaged in the war with Mexico
Though not present when the vote was taken
upon the resolution referred to by Mr.. Atkin-
son, he would now say that he believed the
war was unnecessarily and unconstitutonally
began by the President.
Mr.. Tallmadge followed in favor of the
bill. He would give pension to every widow
of revolutionary officer or soldier, whether
married prior or subsequent to 1894. A
nations gratitude demanded it. He discussed
the question at some length.
Some further remarks were made by Messrs.
Cummins, Johnson of Tennessee, and Golf Of
Geo, when Mr.. Hall of New York moved to
amend by striking out all after the enacting
clause and inserting general bill extending
the provisions of the several acts granting
pensions to the widows and soldiers prior to
1874, so as to include those who were married
prior to lS49, who are passed seventy years of
age. This provision to commence from the
4th of March, l847.
The committee then rose, and on motion
of Mr.. Stephens the House adjourned over
till Monday.
po1icho5 T in,
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A Firm Witness.

elbow high was the horses" asked the
counsel of witness. Fourteen feet
"You mean hands, do you noti" What
did say 2" Fourteen teet." Ibid II Then
by Joye I'll stick to it."
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-01-26

Children give unexpectedly shrewd answers
when puzzled with questions. "What is the
gender of hat:" asked a dame the other day.
=" Masculine" replied the scholar. "Indeed !
Then what's the .teainine" Why, bonnet,
to be sure"
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-01-26

"Is'nt your hat Sleepy" inquired little
urchin of gentleman with shocking bad
one on. "No-why !" inquired the gentle
man. "Why, because think it is long
time since it has had nap, was the answer
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-01-26

1t is the opinion Of more than one person in
Washington, and ours among others, that the
Ten Regiment bill will not be passed by Con-
gress.-Nat. In.
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COMMERCIAL.
NEW YORK. Jan. %.

NEW YORK, Jan. %.
Laths-Eastern scarce and wanted at improving pri-
ces l.me-Sales have been made If Thomaston at
87d 10 90c for common, and 05 for lump. Freigbts-
To Liverpool have further slightly improved for Flour
and the market is also quite firm for most other goods
We notice engagements Of Flour at Is 81 "a g 20 bill;
Cotton at 16d Tor SO, (this price freely offred
Grain, ii "a I'd Heavy Goods, 22s Cd 10 25s and Beef
IS }e tce To London, hear Of Beef at SIS Cd 20 6s
~ ice Heavy Goods 30s 10 35s To Glasgow Flour
was taken at IS " Dbl. TO Hayre there is very little
offering
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do Spirits Turpentne (252 gall. -. .3Os035sd
do Measurement Goods W ton.. ..3Osd0. -.
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do Grain, IT, bushei. ...'............ ..0-
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IThe following works have been added
to the collection of the Patten Library Asso-
citation since the printing of the Catalogue:
Tuppers Proverbial Philosophy. Vol.
Catlin's N. American Indians, illus
trated with numerous engravings. 2 Vols.
Brougham's Sketches of distinguish
ed Men and Miscellanies. Present.
ed by DIR. A. Nourse. S Vols.
The following periodicals will be received
during the present year, viz: #-...
North American Review.
Am. Wing Review.
Democratic Review.
Hunts .derchants Magazine.
Blackwood's Magazine. .s.#
Reprints of the four British Quarterlies.
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wRead the new advertisements in this
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FOREIGN PORTS.

AT Barbados, nth ut, barque Adams, Arey, from
Bangor for Martinique same dRy had 10 days passage
out.
Sid I'm PORT au Prince, 3fst ult, brig Burmah, Sar-
gent, N York.
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SPOKEN.

Jan 10, ht 26 49, Ion 73, brig Times, of Wadoboro'
FIN New Haven or York for -.
Jan l6A lat 37 Ion 70 49, sch Baltimore, of Wiscas-
set, 6 days FIN Boston for Wilmington, NC.
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MI A II II lie d.

In Cushing by William Malcolm, ESQ., Mr. Geo w
Robinson and Miss Mary Beckett, both of C.
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THE NORTHERN TRIBUNE
MARINE JOURNAL.
PORT OF BATH.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 25.
ARRIVED
Sch Delaware, Halves, N York.
Sch Planet, Higgins, Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-04-14

the appropriation for paying visitors to the
Academy. Pending this motion, the House au-
journed.
The proceedings Of Friday and Saturday were
unimportnnt Mr. c = allied up, in the senate
The b,ll IN raise 300 u,tecrs for the Next
can War, but after discussion, withdrew III 10
A discussion took place on the bill extending .he
sit,ings Of the Supreme Court, by relieving mS
Judges from circuit duties for one year, H."
ended in its rejection. The French congIa nu,o
tory resolutions, which have passed tue se"dse,
were received in the House, on FTiuhy, Du'
their consideration was pos, -, -; ,o,c b;lls
dny the House was engaged on PrN"'o '
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-04-14

"DAILY FREE PREss."-Ou friend General
Clarke, of the Burlington Free Press" under
the potent influence Of electricity, or the light
ming telegraph, has doilcd a holiday suit, and
shows himself to his friends daily. The General
is boon companion-that, every body knows
abounds in wit, tells good story, and, though
he sometimes slices up an adversary, always uses
a Damascus" blade, and does the thing gen.
teclly. OF course, he is welcome visitor, and
the oftener he comes the better.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-04-14

"THE AMERICAN FLORA" is a monthly Jour-
nal, edited by Dr. A. B. Strong, and published
by Green & Spencer, $40 Nassau st., New York,
at SO year 1t is devoted to plants and flow
ers, their medical properties, uses, method of
propagation, and culture. OF this publication,
the New England Review" justly says; alt is
an extraordinary book, at an extraordinary low
price. Every number, containing six large, life
like flower pieces is of itself prize. 1t is in
quarto form, and when bound, will make an ele-
CANT piece of furniture for the drawing-room.
1t is, beyond doubt, the most magnificent work
of the kind published in our country at the pre-
sent time" We have received the two first
numbers of the third volume.
"ILLusTRATED NATURAL HIsToRY"-by
the same editor and publishers-contains scien-
tifc and popular descriptions of quadrupeds,
birds, fishes, reptiles and insects, and is embel-
lshed with four handsome lithograph engrayings
in each number 1t is published monthly, at the
very low price of 81 year, in advance. The
second volume commenced in February, This
periodical seems adapted particularly to please
and instruct the young.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-04-14

81 The pitful sum of 5000 has been voted
6y the Massachusetts Legislature to MIR Zebulon
Fame, OF Conway, as a compensation for about
Two years Imprisonment on false charge of
he said to +" stick right outo--when it is ccnsid-
cred that Mr. Paine had spent the whole of his
little property in trying to vindicate himself, and
also lost his health by the confinement
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-04-14

GEN. TAYLoR's OPINIoNs.-The Harrisburg
Intellgencer says;
Intelligence has been received from the very
highest authority, that General Taylor is the firm
and decided FRIEND OF PROTECTION TO
AMERICAN INDUSTRY-and that he re-
CARDS the policy, not as a party, but as high
national question and if elected, will recon-
mend to Congress to extend adequate and ample
protection to American manufactures and indus
Try in every department lie has declared that
no nue-hearted American can be opposed 10 the
protection of american industry in competition
tcith that of foreign countries"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-04-14

"THE UNION MS6AzrNE," for April, is one
of the best numbers of that popular periodical.
The cngrayings, paper, and typographical exc
cution continue to be of the same superior style,
and the matter is, as usual, highly meritorious
Published by Israel Post, lao Nassau street, New
York, Mt So per annum.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-04-14

"GENEsEE FARMER" published at Roches-
ter N. Y.)-We have received the April num-
her of this monthly, filed with valuable inform
alton to the farmer 1t offers the following great
inducements to subscribers Ten copies of the
present volume, and one of the last volume, will
be sent Ito one address, for a remittance of four
dollars.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-04-14

PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENcEs IN OHIO
The Cincinnati Atlas has received the proceed
ings of Wing Conventions in very large num-
Der of counties in Ohio, and is of opinion that
their Presidential preferences are as follows {;
IS counties. declare Thomas Corwin their first
choice; l2 others are for Clay; ] for Scott; IS
for the person nominated at Philadelphia, who
ever he be, if good Wing; declare Corwln
their first choice, Clay second; A take Clay as
their first choice and Corwin next; for Cor
win, and Scott next to him; for Clay, with
Ewing next; l county, the preferences range
thus-Corwin, Clay, Mclean. Gen. Taylor's
name is not mentioned by any Convention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-04-14

"WEDNESDAY, April D.
The funeral of Mr. Black was attended by
both Houses, and no business was transacted
Rev. Mr. Gurlcy preached feryent and appro-
pirate sermon from the text-"Jesus saith unto
her, thy brother shall rise again.
The State guard., 1848-05-30
Probable Ratification of tEle
 Treaty.

We received by yesterdays mail a slip from the Delta, of the 26th, giving dates from Queretaro of the 14th inst. The correspondent of the Delta says:
 "The committee of Congress to whom the treaty had been referred, made a ia. vorablc report. In the conclusion of the report the committee says: We approve the treaty concluded with the U. States of the North on the 2d of February of this year, with all the notifications made by the Senate and Government of the same U. States.'" He further adds, that "there seems to be no doubt about the ratification of the treaty, though final action was not taken upon it before the 20th or 22d inst.
 "Our Commissioners, Messrs. Sevier and Clifford, were still in the city of Mex ico at our latest dates, and it was consid- cred more than probable that they would not leave for Queretaro before they re- ceiveG information of the ratification of the treaty."
The State guard., 1848-05-30

All the world must read in the testimony taken before the Court of Inquiry, tri- umphant indication of Pillows courage and military skill, while it conyicts Scott of an overweening desire to be miffed in the newspapers, quite equal to that of Pill low, but also a palpable conspiracy with Trist, to ruin Pillow at all hazards if pos- sible.
 Johnson has but two tones to his voice, which remind me lorcibly of those of the two first frogs of the season-the "peep'' of the little fellow, and the ''booring" of the bloody-noun. You must often have noticed the regularity of the alternate giv- ings-forth of the two first frogs one annu- ally hears.
 To-day the House passed the bill ad- hitting Wisconsin with the St. Croix boundary, to which the people of the ter- ritory have at last consented, if Congress wills it. This has been the long mooted point interfering with the admission of the State.
 A proposition to reconsider the recent action of the House relating to Post Mas ters at offices yielding medium sum to the Treasury, the compensation of which they were inadvertently deprived by the P. o law of last year, was nominaliy de- bated to-day. B.
The State guard., 1848-05-30
National Convention

We have not been enabled. as we most sincerely hoped, 10 receive the news of the result of the National Democratic Con- ycnion, which assembled at Baltimore on last Monday. It organized by placing Andrew Stevenson of Virginia in the chair, and appointing Vice Presidents and Sec relarics. The matter of dispute from N. York has been referred to committee composed of one Delegate from each Stato. Me ssrs. Yanccy, Hannegan, and Houston, had made speeches in favor of the principles of the party. A report reached here few days since, that Levi W oodbury and Gen. Quitnan had been nom mated, but t seems that it was with out foundation. We shall give the result a. soon as received, in an extra.
The State guard., 1848-05-30
Correspondence State Guard.
WASHINGTON CrTY, May II, 1s48.


 The country owes Gen. Cass many thanks for the conclusive argument in fa- vor of the measure with reference to Yu- catan, proposed by the Senate's Commit tee on foreign affairs, delivered on Wed. nesday. If anything were wanting to satisfy the public of the propriety of the recommendation of the Committee, Gen. c. certainly supplied it. His effort, to which the Senate and crowded galleries listened with earnest attention, went to show the necessity for promptly carrying into effect the principle of MT. Monroe $ declaration against further European colo nization on the North American continent, by taking steps to absolutely deprive Eng land of a preteAt to gain foot. hold in Yucatan, which design he conceived she entertained.
 Gen. c. drew distinction as clear as broad, between the dutyEof interference in the internal troubles of other States and in the case under consideration, in which the duty of self preservation imposed upon us task, in the discharge of which, fortu- nately, we are to perform an act of hu- manity, such as one people can seldom perform for another.
 His lucid exposition of the condition ol Yucatan, by tracing its history from the days of its early colonization to the pres- ent time, was indeed masterly effort, embracing facts pregnant with interest, and grouped with skill such as few be- sides himself can venture to undertake with hope of success. His logical mind presented the most happy exposition of oul right and duty to interfere in this case, that had charactized the debate, as dis. tinguished from the ordinary demands up. on our sympathy and governmental aid, made upon the United States under other circumstances and in other quarters.
 More than one federal Senator, drilled by force of habit to oppose the measure, sat under his words with a manifest ex. pression of conviction upon his counle- nance. It did not require close observa- ton to understand that the sneering oppo- sition which this bill is receiving may be traced to that ever present incentive to whig objections to the measures of the democracy--over-eagerness to find some thing to carp at. l
 This speech from Gen. Cass contrasted admirably with that of Mir. Reverdy John. son, delivered early in the day upon his own resolution of inquiry. Johnson, by the bye, has evidently become tired of the thankless labor of fighting against both the great parties, and by way of getting back into the federal fold, he has undertaken tc gain the lost confidence of his nominal DO. litical friends immediately at home, by and through bold and general onslaugh1 upon the administration and officers in service, suspected of democracy.
 This resolution of Johnson's, is inten. ded to bring about the rejection of Pillow, if but to strengthen the case of Scott
The State guard., 1848-05-30
Fourth of July.

We understand committee, appointed for the purpose by the Coosa Cavalry Compa- ny, commanded by Capt. Pinkston, wait cd on MALcoM D. GRAHAM, Esq, few days since, and solicited him to deliver an Grafton on the Fourth of July next al Stokcr's Church, about l2 miles north of Wetumpka, and that he has also yielded his consent to comply. From the exten- sive preparations that are being made at this early date to have Barbecue, and 10 make other brilliant displays, we would infer that the occasion will be worthy the glorious anniversary of American Indc- pendencc.
The State guard., 1848-05-30
Fatal Accident,

We learn from the State Gazette of the 20ih inst, that Mir. JOHN c. UNDERWOOD. formerly of Nillidgeville Ga, met with g fatal accident on the evening previous, while riding out in a buggy in company with young lady. The horse tool, fright and run of, upsetting the buggy and 50 injuring him that he died in a few minutes. The young lady escaped without any serious injury.
 Mir. Underwood was a printer. The Gazette says:
 "We were we'll acquainted with the deceased, he having been in our employ for inc last six months. He was of an nmiable disposition, and we believe, SC far as our knowledge extends, few young men have died more generally Ircgrcttcd by his acquaintanccs."
The State guard., 1848-05-30
THE ORroN.-This is quite a neat and

THE ORroN.-This is quite neat and well conducted Journal, devoted to literary subjects, and is the organ of the Sons of Temperance in Alabama. We learn from it that there are now S6 Divisions of that Order in the State, and applications for Divisions are pouring in upon the G. Scribe. The members of the Order should sustain this paper by contributing to its columns, subscribing freely, and paying for it in advance. Every Divis- ion should take at least ten copies for gen. eral distribution, by that means letting the lesser informed portion of the commit nity know what the principles of the Or der are.
The State guard., 1848-05-30

H The democrats of Talladega have published call for democratic ratfca. ton meeting. to be held on the reception of the intelligence of the nomination of President and Vice President. We are confident that Coosa, Autauga, and Tallapoosa, will not fail in giving the re- sponse required from such good and firm democratic counties, to the national nomi. nation. We hope that not a single coun. ty in the 3rd District will fail to hold a raiilying meeting, and select an Assistant Elector to the District Elector, as request ed by the resolutions of the State Con. vcn'ion.