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Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1848-10-13
Extracts from the Speech Of the Hen, RU-
fuS ChOate, at the Massachusetts, NLis
State Convention.

"Sir, had the homer, by the favor of por-
lion of our common constituency. 10 be men,
Der of the Philadelphia Convention; personally
perhaps, and temporarily,a a paned and disap-
pointed member; and yet rejoice at an oppor-
tunity, here to-day, 10 testify and to declare up
on my veracily and my honor that. according
TO nv best knowledge, and 10 my utmost knowl-
edge and belief, no nomination was ever more
fairly made, (OppIause;) no nomination was ev-
er made more exactly in accordance with the IT,
sages Of the representatives of great parties like
this, in similar Conventions assembled.
"No, fellow.cilizens, he tha, seeks Pretext
for abandoning his friends, his flag, and his nom.
ination, must find another reason Than the mode
in which thadnominatioA was made. TherBis
no doubt at all that every gentleman who went
into that body came there, in the first place,
with preference Of his own. There is no
doubt that every one indicated his first prefer
euce by his first vote. Some Of US adhered 10
that first vote; and some of US again, upon more
reflection and mole consideration, upon wider
view, exactly as was expected, and exactly as
was intended when we were sent there, exactly
as convention of wise, honest, and honorable
men is intenned 10 do, changed that vote, and
rallied upon the nomination. .
"Here 5 the result before ySu to-day. A rai-
rer nomination, in all respects, sir, or a nomina-
ton more exactly in accordance with the usages
of the party and the customs of the land, has
never yet been exemplifed since the organza'
lion Of this Government. Sir, the truth Of the
matter is that they who criticise the proceedings
of that Convention forget one great thing thai
never should be forgotten; and that is, that the
Philadelphia Convention was at last essentially
rafying Convention; and that was ALL SIR
The people nominated General Taylor long be-
fore the sitting Of the Philadelphia Convention
The people were beforehand with the politicians
in that great nomination. (Applsuse.) And The
people are stronger than the politicians. Re
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1848-10-13

No NoRE OFFICERS WANTED.--The Wash
ingron Uniouiinlo The large number Of ca
ger young applicants for commissions in the ar
nv. that since the discharges which the law re-,
quired to bf made on The termination of the
war with Msxico, there is no probability Of anv
such appoi fmeurs being made for some time 10
come. Tt5re are now attached to the army 6(-
ty.eighl b,f BET second lieulcnautS waiting pro-
motion, VI will OF course take the precedence.
Of these briy-one ate graduates from the Mill
tary Academy, and seventeen are non-commis-
stoned officers appointed breve' ieuenanls for
mertorous services. under the acI Of March,
Sd, 18i7.- Pits. Gaz.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1848-10-13

his eyes upon her lac d marked its sweet cx-
preston. 21sT
"Pardun this inirgH8G sir" he snid. rs soon
as the young girl $500 the room; "hr facts
that have learn Us evening have prpnpl-
ed me 10 call 81 without moments d.
lay. My naRm Icr, Of the firm Of Greer,
+ M,II.. A. T.. ~
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1848-10-13

Eternal vizirnnoe is the price of Liberty"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-24

OUR FRoNT1ER.-The disbandlng OF the ranging
companies, and substituting Of dragons, for the
protection of our frontier, takes place at Juncure
prehensions amongst the settlers on our Western
frontier. The regiment of Rangers has been Or
ganizeS anew, and additional companies raised,
in anticipation of an outbreak OF the Indian tribes
The Houston Star, an relation to this matter says:
eve are crediby informed that message was
lately sent by several Of the principal chiefs of the
Camanches, to Col Bell warning him that their
hunting grounds had been encroached upon by
the settlers, and that they should assert their right
TO the soil by force Of arms, unless the settlers
should be removed from the Indian lands before
autumn. The settlers on the whole line of her
frontier, from Red River to Medina, have become
alarmed by the threatening attitude assumed by
at this period, many OF the settlements on the
frontier might be broken up Galveston News
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-24
Arrival Of General Wool MT Troy.


In accordance with arrangements made by the Troy
Citizens Corps the citizens of Troy learning that
General Wool would be in New York Saturday
morning, the corps, under the comma nd of Capt A.
Pierce, and staff A. X. Hadey and James NJ Lemon,
accompanied by the committee Of the Common Coun-
Gil Recorder J. S. DIN, Aid Sage and Watrous with
the committee Of citizens Jas Van Schoonhoven Uri
Gilbert, and 7. Vail, Esqs, started Immediately for
New York on Friday eve ming, on the steamboat En-
pre- Capt. Topper where after a pleasant trip a nd
excellent fare with the Captain Of the Empire, they
arrived on Saturday morning.
At the landing in New York. the escort we re re.
ceived by the New ork City Guards, Capt McArdle,
and proceeded to the Aston House, where they
steamboat Hendrix Hudson, amid the cheers of
thousands Of citizens, who throngsd the streets,
wharves and boats.
While their way to this city and the General md
the escort were at dinner, Capt. Pierce gave, "The
health of our nlustrious Guest, Gen Wool which
responded the corps with three times three cheers
when the General arose and after paying high COM
pliment to them, gave as sentiment "Ths citizens
OF Troy and the Troy Citizens Corps When the
General sat down, Hon. Mr.. Hadley arose, and in
brief pertinent, and happy manner, addressed the
General on behalf of the escort, alluding to his
cessfu career and concluded by Offering The health
Of the heroes of Buena Vista, Generals Taylor and
wool."-This was responded to by nine cheers.
Gen Wool replied y, feeling and appropriate mar,
luded to the toast offered by Mr.. Hadley, and said
that whatever might have been his part in that
memorable engagement, the highest honor was due to
the conduct Of the great hero Gen Taylor and that
in all their engagements the happiest and most
dial frendfhip had existed between them. His re-
marks received with nine cheers more.
Arriving at Troy, the General and escort were
Joined by the Troy City Artillery, Capt. Brintnal
and proceeded to his residence First street
panied by an immense crowd of citizens, who were
each anxious to see him. when the General again
briefly addressed the companies who had escorted him.
and the citizens, in very feeling manner. As the
General closed his remarks, the band played in an
excellent manner, and with happy effect I" Home
Sweet Home" and the military and citizens returned
to their homes leaving their distinguished friend in
the embraces of his beloved family.
On "wednesday ed inst, agreeable to arrangements
a public reception was given the General, and a
sword presented as our readers already understand
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-24

Low deck ehr with her foremost The has experienced
ssns NE 70 kNE sass With heavy duas her passs
6chr Lucy White Hail. Thomastcn, 6 days.
Sohr ArguS Cumming. Bangor. day.
Schr Texas -, Eastp0rt 6daya
ScAr Florida, Matthew'S Bridgeport
Schr Wolcott Ryder, Boston.
Schr Hurd, Pllsbury Thomaston-
Schr Juno, Robinson, Tfomaston-
Sohr Cynosure. Smi'h New London
Schr Ids Bliss. Dearbourne Wilmington. NC, 8 days
Below.
The following vessels were boarded BY pilot boat wh
remain below with pilots on board
Ship Columbia. Galloway from Charleston.
Ship Palestine Aumford from New Orleans and 10 days from
Norfolk.
Ship suana barrett 20 days from New 0nsAnS To Nd
bark Averon, from st Martins, reported.
Bark kdwark, Buckley, 10 days from Savannah. , Il.
Bark Condor. Tiko II duys from st Crsix .-, al, =
Brig Tybee from Charleston, .,,,
News BOY brig wohspding hence for Demerara, 10
mussSE SANDY Hook 20 miles Sandy Hook. saw no vessels
IN sight bonnd In.
Avsvsr 23-wnd. ct Sunrise. NE Meridian. NE 5uaSse,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-24
BALTIMORE, Aug. %, 1913.
IN, Irish Ne,os-Intamons M"rder-1he Fulton
Steam Pump, &c.

BALTIMORE, Aug. %, 1913.
IN, Irish Neios-Infdmous Murder--1he Fulton
Steam Pump, &c.
The anxiety to hear from Ireland, as to the truth
or fasity OF the Tribune letter, is hourly increas-
ing; and when the next steamer is announced, our
city Will be in arms. Notwithstanding the en-
dorsement of the Irish directory, this letter is re-
parded as miserable invention to draw forth con-
tributons, for which object ii was used In Phila-
delphla and New York, on Monday evening The
cause of suffering Ireland needs no such decep-
ton as this.
A most Infamous murder was committed In tie
section of the city on Monday night. A
German ball was being held, when party of row.
dies broke in and commenced an lndlscrlminate
assault on the dancers. They cleared the room,
ard when they left, German named George
Eecknen was found dying condition on the
aoor He continued insensible until morning,
when he died-no clue having been obtained as to
who his murderer was. Murderers are never ar
rested by our interchangeable police and watchmen.
until good reward is offered for them.
The patent steam pump invented by George w.
Fulton of this city, bids fair TO supersede all other
jumps In use He has already entered into a con-
ract to furnish the pumps and machinery Tor dry
on hand for both steam and hand pumps of various
sizes. Persons having necessity for the use Of
hydraulic apparatus from New York, Boston, and
Pblladephia as well as the South and West, are
daily visiting this city 10 examine this new inven
ton and il is pronounced as lar superior, and OF
an entirely different construction and principle OF
any other pump in use. In order TO fill the orders
noyrinp in on him he is contracting with several of
our machine shops to proceed with their construc-
I0n
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-24

Are articles Of diet antiscorbutic just in proportion
to the relative quantity Of fuel they
tain Or does the antscorbutc property reside in the
due admixture of the two elements referred to- and
which found existing naturally in the potato These
are questions which can only be solved by experience
and observation.
Scurvy is much more prevalent at the present day
than is generally imagined and will ever be liable to
sence at Should experience confirm the forego-
ing theory in relation to the starch class 1t viii furnish
beautiful illustration Of the wisdom and goodness of
the Creator in placing the remedy in the immediate
neighborhood Of the disease existing does the
mer most anty coasts and in the isa nds
Of the This discovery, If such it shall prove is
simple (but simplicity is the seal of truth and will
fer infinite advantage the interest of navigation
and the health and happiness Of seamen To Dr.
Foltz belongs the credit Of this original and simple
suggestion based upon careful chemical analysis and
We call upon all ship masters particularly those
gagged in voyages to India and in the whaling fleets for
full and fair trial Of this simple remedy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-24
PHILADELPHIA, August %, lSiS.
I..,.,, rn,a HDCe

A cr1m. con. case came to light few evenings
since, in the lower part Of Southwark. A jealous
pated husband having had his suspicious that his
lady 10 whom he mad been but a few months mar
red, was uniaithful TO her vows laid plan by
which to ascertain whether his suspicious were
correct. lie pretended that he was about to take
a voyage to New York; but returning after night
fall 10 the vicinity of his residence, he saw the
gallant tina, he suspected, make his way into the
house obtaining access so easily as TO prove con-
c!usivey that his coming was expected. The
husband. aided by some friends at late hour in
the nighi, burs, ID the front door, and on proceed
ing to the bed-chamber, discovered the far one
and her psramour, in rather awkward situations
The incensed husband had pistol wi'h HIM, but
being undetermined which TO shoot in the first
ebulliton OF MS wrath, both escaped. The gal
liant IL apprentice 60 the printing business, not
more than twenty years OF age. The wife Is quite
youthful and pretty, asd her paramour was a Ia
vorite before marriage, and had been cut out by
tie present husband, who being engaged IN the
coasting trade between this city and New York,
enabled The continuance OF an intimacy which
l. believed TO have existed previous 10 the mar
rage.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-24
Passengers Arrived.

NV 0RLrAEs-Steamsiip Crescent City.from Orleans
for Esyana-A Herrera lie Barron ADAMS Mis-, Mil
lett DOdtirez Jordan, A kcYoy Esprica Lopez A
Patron aud Kohlc. From Orleans for New YorkA King,
Major C,ross USA VIM Prhn l. Ash, Hahn, Regar w L
Atwood N W iiinson y Fiber USA Thornc. Wet.
more, Moran Parker. 'ss Hughes Lacoste ID o.
auird NJ Gilbert NJ Dimopt Miss Ellis II Warner. A
Warner Sophia Becbe Master Bocbe w Cook, sds
and nurse Cook, MASTERY Cook. Boyer MIRA
Atkinson Tower Bidge Tlieston. Barkctt, n
JWbtney Sim pson, Mccormick, W House Paltrey
uSA, G blanchard, w Mills KoIe Thornc, lie
bolssc Bean MAJ RinFgod USA Ieyison, W Norris
Copley Aiken, Hill, poron, q Whitney Es,ingay, r
Eff, Me,ker ColsS, Leon. G Anderson, " MoMss-
ter Hc roth and lady, Warner, lady and servant
Bete and lady Mis- Enrsb P.Osc Master cha BcObe
CLARK. Kre II Church. y Walsh, capt II II Cole Rev
WitoD wiame, Wilson, and 8, In the steara e.
From Havana Nov York. heniin Mis- Mendin Her.
nsndeI hus Befnandes True %, seguin, Duran
Maoumbcr w West q iamosigun, N he La Tore ]
Ho Jums, Nnsturcs, Hernandez Mies Junoo Mo
Hernandez A Panor Marines, Rvwera T w Pingh.n
hSsA
Mise Ma, nsrd, and biNs Daoes
CunnEnIArp, Ns-sobr AcsSiA-Nrs Lyons
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-24
Port of new York, August "a, ls4s
Cleared.

csS S Sys't IsTss Shs
ley. savannah Taylor MERRILL Bowditoh Pike Boston.
Bsr1psmWn's 0lmead sisa Psruiloi pora Mcponad
Portland; vesS. Carlisle Bath Arthur PICKERING kicE,rson.
Bngs-M..y Perkins Chase Leshorn; Bersen, tNOrw,
Msthd, Maisan, Demerars Orkney. (Br, Grove, Maitland
schr friendship (Brl Merrinan, PsrsbOro Hay Hum.
uds 6sy Thadephia Isabella Sherwood BossSH Ocean
soop-heien. Hussey New Bedford.
Arrived.
the 10th inst Havana 9t6 At PM with mdse to How
osS With s e om ss which rec a
getting out clear q the bardSiAnoe from the CITY this day 100
miles, 10th, much the previous day high running
distance this day a miles 18th weather moderate With
70 a S"s m nS nn run Ia
ns ~ %s: p S sssars Sn @ sse sso oT
distance this day $40 miles 2ls fresh breres from the WsW
anes IS miles, Ss I ia rom Ss es a Tann G
for S SSlG?s @ s s''aa iS S Ss'n n.
board distance l76 miles.
Br ship Delta Gave London 10 day. in ballast and passen
slip N nowes Bears Liverpool, 9th July. With mds, to
Of Nantucket the steamship Hermann. for Brcmen
SHIP Emblem Gamne,t Rotterdam July 5th with and
Tor Baltimore; also bark Weehes New York The h.sen
Dr. ship java ssmrscn IS Sa,s via i.s and p...eu
gors TO " & Tspscott n Co
rassnsers, 70 GeidnS Kenskolmas " N''N ~
NOr brig Framed Smith Norway u days With and pas
brig wsndrcr Davidson, Windsor Ne days. With plaster
brig ode.s,. Dunbst wnsOr. MS days with plaster TO-
brig jane Allison. Bromin, St Joan, NB With lumber "
BE- sosr XOsd Barnes osubsrsnA Ms With shsA 10 70
br chr xotee.s Garry Bsif.., days.
shr ka,il'e sawyer Lulso, days iss inst Ca Head
joics and timber ssms day 7uosA.sok SAoa passed Large
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-24

EouINoCTIAL.-A heavy fall OF rain commenced
on Sunday evening and continued without intermis-
sion, during the night and yesterday till about three
o'clock accompa MED with a strong northeast wind
Many parts Of the city are completely inundated.
The water has overlooked the eastern portion Of
Broadwater street, rounding the custom house,
and cutting of all communication on foot The tide
is up with Newtowp's wharf and on Roanoke
square II has overfowed the wharves and nearly ap
preached tbs store doors The weather was rough
yesterday morning, that the Curtis Peck was prevent
ed from making her regular trip to Richmond. and
bad TO put back 90 Norfolk The atmosph is very
damp, and exceedingly cool for this season of the
year.-NorfoW Telegraph. nag. %.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-24

THE MALADY IN CHRNhESo CoUSrY The Nor
itich Taepuyh says the disease which has recently
swept off 50 many Of the oitsens of Greene is the
'boody fux proving fatal, In many insts nces in
few bours-and always fatal 10 children The sths
average ten per week. The cause isattributed
30 - poisoned atmosphere from the decay Of vegetA
bic matter the Ieves Of the canal at that place hsviag
been mot long since drawn Of and large ~
earth and 6th thrown out"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-24

COMMON PLEAs-Ar CHAmBHRs-August 23.-Before
Judge Ushoener-Jshn Smith Joseph Bethel Sings
sy-Ths ID suit to damages for alleged cri-
mind conversation with Mrs Smith. The plaintiff IL
one Of the hrsmen Of the steamer Mississippi and mar
red his present wife about Is months since ct Norfolk
W. Five days after his marriage He went to sea In
the mississippi, and after voyage Of sixteen months,
returned about i've six weeks since to Boston, where
he was discharged He then wrote to his wife to Bat
more to meet him here, she having returned to her
friends after he had gone to sea- she In pur
Of his letter but to his surprise he found her
enciente After storm Of ordinations and recrimi-
Iations between them, explanation took place. and
the plaintiff alleged that she acknowledged the defeu-
dant had seduced her and the father Of the child
Smith, thereupon procured judges order, and held
the defe ndant to bail in $4,000 The present applos-
ton Is either to reduce the bail discharge the de-
PENDANT upon entering his appearance and Is ground
ed on irregularity in the service of process, &C.
Judgment reserved.
Adjourned George Thompson, Thomas Thompson,
and John Duffy three Of the OF the nited States
frgate Cumberland brought by habess corpus,
and demanded to be discharged as minors Adjourn
ed for further testimony. sn
SUPREME CoURT-Ar CHAMBERs-Aug. 23.-Befors
Judge Edmonds -Remonded-Daniel Beai and Prince
John, committed on charge OF having robbed sailor
of $40 while he asleep the Battery brought
up habeas corpus, and claimed to be discharged
the ground Of defect in the affidavit upon which the
warrant was granted. The Judge ordered them to be
remHndad until Saturday next.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-24

AFFAIRS IN VENrzuELA.-The following extracts
from letters received by merchant OF this citY,
says the Boston Tareher Of the 22d instant, from
his correspondent at Porto Cabello, though they
agree in respect to the depressed state Of the country
arrive at different conclusions to the result of the
contest going there The first letter is dated Porto
Cabello, July 20, and says -
g Here things grow worse and worse every day. Ma
racaibo is reported to have capitulated by starvation
and to be sgan in the hands Of the Paez party. The
fact is that the oath inst the Paez feet consisting
of bark and schooners appeared off this port
and caused a serious alarm. They, however, took
only small schooner in Borturata, and had insg-
ncant skirmish with the troops sent down from here
but re-embsrked and remained for several days the
port of Turans, between Ocumare and here, getting
water, but capturing from there all national vessels
packet from La Guayra. and we are thus deprived of
all communication These events have caused very
bad feeling here The liberal party exasperated and
their leaders penly threatening with all
the foreigners and the Paeg party so that must be
prepared for every thing should serious hap
pen The state we live in is insupportabie. The feet
Is said to have gone to Margarita, which island
they intend to take, and from there they will attack
the continent. We cannot help to complain, but we
must consider the Paez party as lost if we look upon
the enthusiasm which prevails the side Of the pso-
pie in favor Of the government. More than 600
from the country themselves the first days
the Of the feet asking for arms but
luckily there are none. Under such circumstances,
business lie at stand but produce is offered sometimes
very cheap ready cash Bills very scarce and
So 40 has beer paid for this packet"
A second letter, under the same date, says: -
I'm politics we at this moment un settled az
ever. Government lacks all means whilst the Mara
caibo otila to be the increase, and has for
several DAYS past been cruising in neighborhood
and keeping the authorities in alarm Our garrison
has again been increased whilst the government squad
ron remains in complete inactivity for want Of peo-
pie and of means, and there is NO knowing when this
will end.
until the news from Europe and from your quar-
ter becomes little more favorable cannot expect
any amelioraton. Money will not Giro ulste more free
y until some demand springs up for our produce-of
which no immediate prospect.
Business Is in very depressed condition, owing
unsettled state of the country and the scarcity of
money In produce there is nothing doing and prices
are but nominal Fair green coffee, which is now be-
coming scarce may be quoted at So SO Sc; hides IS
a So IS; indigo Ga 6k rs Cotton without any pur-
nhncar v
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-24

The RECENT RAWs.-The interior, through the
counties OF Washtensw and Livingston, has been
visited within few days with most rains do
ing considerable damage TO crops, bridges, &c Near
~ s the bridges between here and Howell Livngstsn
Co. carried away, ana the Howell stage, yester
DAY was two days behind the time The river Rouge
nj Dearborn overlooked the banls TO several feet in
depth, making IL Impossible 20 GROSS We saw gen.
tleman Thursday, VINO ira yelled fly or sixty
miles round, 70 get from Dearborn to ths city De.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-24
nARIYImE INTELLIaE n
SHIP NEWS NOTICE.

Commanders Of vessels bound to this port viii confer
. favor upon us by having all parcels, papers, and
ports intended for the Ne York Herald ready for i'm
mediate delivery to news steamer, the NEws Boy
She viii board inward bound vessels In the vicinity o(
Sandy Hook Those bound to other ports whether 70
reign domestic, will confer additional favor by
forwarding to the Herald, through the mail ether
wise ship papers that may be deemed Of inter
favor
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-24

that General Keamy will review the United States
troops at jefferson Barracks, about thirty Ave
hundred in number, on Wednesday evening next, at
five O'Clock. This will be Of the most interesting
splendid displays of regular troops that has
been witnessed in this vicinity The late hour has
been selected because Of the extreme heat of the early
part of the day.-St. Louis Republican, Aug. Is.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-24

SUIciDE-On Sunday morning la 81. 40 out eight
OF clock an ex policeman Of the First Municipality
named Thoms Hopkins, drowned himself IN the Old
Basin. opposite VALERIE street " was one OF the coolest
arts Of eelf destTuctiep record lie inquired Of
byeander the latter thought the water deep enough
60 drown = man On being answered 10 the afh ma
dive he oeb TDtey took of bis coat. hat and shoes,
a 4 laid them q the bank with bis umbrella. Having
li good bye % some boys standing on the wharf,
he plunged In 20 ne again. The body was re-
coye-Pd roop Afterwards IN o. Delta Aug Is