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Extent Of the United States,

The present confederacy of the United States
of North America contains larger area Of cu-
tivated land and hosptabe Climate than any
country that has previously existed. Ancient
and modern empires sink into insignihcance
when compared with it. The United States Of
America contain $500, 900 square miles, over
half million more than Europe, if we except
Russia. The greatest length is 5000 miles,
their greatest breadth l,700 miles.
They have frontier line of 10000 miles, a
seacoast Of 900 miles, and an inland lake
coast of | 200 miles.
The rivers in the United States are the largest
in the world. The Missouri is $500 miles in
length, or more than twice as long as the Dan.
ube. The Ohio is 600 miles longer than the
Rhine. The Hudson, entirely within a single
state, is navigabe 100 miles above its mouth far.
ther than the Thames.
The state of Virginia has an area Of 10000
square miles, and is about one.lhird larger than
England; the state of Ohio 10000 square miles
or one.fourth more than the whole of Scotand
aud the state of Maine upward of $4,000 square
miles, or nearly as large as Ireland, which has
about 100000 of people.
The harbor of the city of New York is The
Atlantic outlet Of river, canal, and lake nav
CATION of about 5000 miles, or the distance from
Europe 10 America.
From Augusta, in the state Of Maine, to New
Orleans, in the state of Louisiana, the distanc,
is 300 miles, or 200 more than from Londo
to Conslantinople. To 60 from London t
Constanlnople, you cross The entire conllnen
Of Europe, and through most of its princ pU
kingdoms.
The great proportion of the whole extent @
the territory of the United States is uncullva
ted The population Of the country, as rapid
y as il increases, would not occupy all the put
lie domain in a cycle Of five hundred years
and yet, in spite of this startling fact, there ar
among us men claiming 10 be statesmen, VIII
wish 10 anticipate the future, and occupy b
conquest, at the expense Of blood and treasure
that territory which is as certain 10 fall into on
) possession BY the natural course Of events, q
that the suns rising marks the beginning Of day
SO vast, indeed, is the territory Of the Unite
States already, that il takes no ordinary min
TO comprehend It's extent, and few indeed ca
calculate its resources; and the most compre
hensive intellect can not, when warmed by
hgh.wrought Imagination, give a faint gm
mering of lhe future wealth and power TO be nc
corded to the American people-not by tn
force of arms, bu, simply by The pursuit Of tn
arts of peace.-SeGrS' Pictorial Magazine.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1848-11-17
Correspondence Of the Pittsburgh Gazette
Arrival Of the Steamship America.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 8, l848.
The Ocean Steam Ship America arrived at
New York last night at l2 o'clock, bringing
seven days later intelligence. She sailed on
the 2s,h, making the trip in ten days.
IRELAND.
O'Brien, Donoghue, Meagher, and McManus,
have been transported for life. Duties fate
has not been settled by the jury.
The country is in most deplorable condi.
lion, in consequence Of the failure of the potato
crops, and the mcagerness of the grain crops,
and the want Of employment
FRANCE.
Cayaignac's new Cabinet has sustained de.
feat upon an amendment TO the Constitution
relative 10 The army, by majority of 5e3.
The discussion on the Constitution has ter
minated.
The contest for the Presidency will be warm
and vigorous; and the ultra Democrats are an
xious for amity among themselves. Lamar
tine and Ledru ROlln are their favoriIes-which
will be selected remains to be seen.
MarrasI presented decree for slecting a
President, which was carried by a majority Of
S55. The rssul, has caused great surprise
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1848-11-17

possibility Of action was presented 10 him. The
occasion did not arise; but the alacriy Of the
young soldier for the unequal conhcI-whieh,
al best, il must have been-was remarked and
remembered BY his commander; and from that
day to The fatal hour Of Kearney's death, there
was the most unreseryed confidence and trust,
on the part Of ScOII, towards this companion Of
his eaPuyity.
Gen. Kesrney has been in the army ever
since the war oil 1919; serving for the most part
on the western frontier Of the United Slates.-
When the two drsgoon regiments were organi-
zed some years sgO, Col. Kearney was selected
10 command the LIST Regiment, and he held that
command until commissioned as Brigadier last
year. The admirable state Of discipline and
efficiency TO which he brought thar regiment
was atissIed by the extraordinary march Of near
1900 miles, which he made with part Of the re-
gimenl in, we believe, lS45, and by the not less
extraordinary march which, 10 the band Of 100
Of his dragons he made last year from the
Missouri river 10 the Pacific ocean-encounIer.
ing and overhrowing enemies, Indian and civil.
lied, greatly superior in number-and oyercom-
ing climate, hunger, deficient supplies and all
the yicissIudes Of seasons-wiIh Uniform sue
cess and unexampled conslancy.
Returning from the field of war beyond the
Rocky Mountains he al once asked for service
in the army of General ScoTT, then operating
in the valley of Mexico, and absent though ne
had been for long period from home, hasteEed
al once TO this new field.
Peace supervened before any opportunity for
the distinction he coveted, and would have sure.
ly won, was given to him. He came home un-
scaIhed by war, though not unhurt, for he was
wounded in the conflict at 81. Pasqual--unbro-
ken by fatigue, unniured by expOsure-to die
Of bilious fever contracted on The Mississippi
He whom foreign climate and foreign foes,
and the chances OF war had spared, whose fer.
vent aspiration it was that the final hour might
come 10 him, when come it should, in the shock
of battle, in The arms of victory and beneath
his country's flag; he was harvested for the grave
by the lingering hands Of disease. But he had
already written his name in the records of his
counlry's glory, as he had upon the hearts and
in the affections of his friends and fellow sol.
diers.
STEPHEN KEARNEY was in every sense Of the
phase "preur cheualier," as thoroughly with.
out fear as without reproach, gentleman al.
ways, and under all circumstances; of manners
polished as those Of courier, and Of heart
mere sincere than ever courier deemed Of.
Gen. KEARNEY was born in Newark, in New
Jersey. He married in the West, and leaves a
widow and several children, with little other in.
heritance, we fear than The illustrious name, and
The virtues of the husband and the father they
have lost. The nation, his brother soldiers,
and his friends will be mourners with them for
a common loss. But alas! aasl for that do.
mesIic househould, of which the hope, the prop,
The stay and the ornament has thus been snatch.
ed away.-[N. Y, Courier.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1848-11-17
Death Of Gen. Kcarney.

Ele died on Tuesday last, 3ist October, after
some months struggle with mortal disease.
The army and the country mourn gallant,
modest aud accomplished soldier, true hearted,
earnes, and unSpored citizen.
Gen. Kesrney left Columbia College in this
civ, being then a senior; in 1919, to enter the
army. He was with the gallant Scott at the dis.
astrous affair at QueensIown-and was there
with his leader made prisoner, and sent down
the ST.. Lawrence to Quebec. We have heard
Gen. Scott speak Of the deep depression which
marked the coun,enance and conduct of the
Young Lieutenant, while as prisoners, closely
watched and strongly guarded, they descended
together the St. Lawrence River. All his hopes
Of distinction blasted at the very outset Of the
war, and with no prospect before him but that ot
prson, while others would have the opportu-
Gity of battling for their country, the young man
hrcodod over his fallen fortunes, and had mo-
ro,ey. almost fercely, given himself up TO des'
nair. when his General, then Lieut.. Col. Scott,
perceivins as he thought some negligence on
the part of their guards, when the party landed,
os occasionally they did, conceived project OF
escape. by surprising and overpowerlng the
cuord. lie found an opportunity OF commune
eating his hopes to young Koarney. An lns'an,
change was effected in his demeanor and coun'
lena9ce. lie caught instincIiVely and eagerly
a the hone, and was ready TO cope with any
perl. and odds, and any obstacles, for the
chance Of being restored TO active service.
From a sulen, silent, moody youth, he be-
came alert, observing sPrigh'y' the moment
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1848-11-17

The decree Pus the election 90 The 10Th Of
December.
SPAIN.
The rrisis has passed, by the return Of Nara
wise TO power, and the establishment Of King
and Consou al the head of the household.
PRUSSIA.
Fresh Disturbances took place in Berlin, on
the 18th, which we're renewed on the 18Th, with
considerable loss Of life. The people sheltered
themselves behind barricades.
The cause Of this outbreak was occasioned
by the attempt Of some mechanics TO break up
the machinery. The King positively refused
the resignation Of his Ministry.
AUSTRIA.
The Commandant Of the National Guards
issued pacard on the 9th, announcing that the
Hungarians under C'Zana and Moriza had
crossed the frontiers, and we're ia full march
against Jallachicb. The placard adds that there
would be a sanguinary conflict near Vienna,
and that the commandant, on that account, had
posted strong force near the Belviderie.
The advancing Hungarian army is set down
at $4,000. Vienna is surrounded on all sides,
except the Musdory line. The Russian Am
bassador left the city; but nearly all the popua.
ZION resolved to hold out to the last, come what
would. One hundred thousand persons have
left Vienna since the 9th ut.
Jallachich is now at his old post, and his
troops are now united with those of General
AmerPiz. olmutz was full Of troops on the
2lSt.
Vienna was completely surrounded, and it
was rumored that the advancing Hungarian ar
my had retreated in consequence Of the deser-
Ilon of two regiments of Hungarian Huzzars to
Windsgratz, who, it is rumored, has taken pos
session Of the Island Of Loban, and placed
26 900 men there. Provisions were scarce.-
The citizens of Vienna continue to strengthen
their delences, and the country people flock into
the city in great numbers. No engagements had
taken place between the Hungarians and Croats.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1848-11-17

lare on The road, moreover, is extremely simple
consisting Of little more Ihsn bread and milk
IA regimen not more convenient TO the travel.
er, on the score Of economy, than conducive,
as she says, 10 her health, and certainly to her
security. To those who may be curious in re.
gard 10 the expenses Of her tour round the
world may repeat her statement, that she had
expended, when here, just about $1,000.
passion for travel is the ruling motive that
carries Madame Pfeiffer so eheerfJlly and cou.
rsgeousy through her manifold hardships and
Psrlls. She, however, has minor objects, makes
large collections Of insects and flowers. She
IS already an author Of some celebrity, having
published a work on Iceland, and another on
Syria, and the Holy Land, The fruits Of her ear.
ller ravel; and the copious notes and observa-
lions which she is making during her tour around
the globe, will, Of course in due time be given
to the world. "A small affair."" she pertinent.
ly remarked, "would il have been for me 10 sail
around the world, as many have done; il is my
land journeys that render my tour a great un.
derlaklng; and invest il with interest.
Madame Plsiffer expressed her purpose, after
visiting home and resting a while, Of taking
North America in her next tour. Possibly this
female Lodyard will meet with some, in our ma.
live land, under whose eyes this notice NAV
fall: if so, we would bespeak for her their kind
offices. and pledge them, in return, rare en-.
tsrIsinmenI in making her acquaintance. As
very truly yours, J. PERKINS.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1848-11-17
From the Pittsburgh Gazette.
Presidential Election.

L
Maine, giving the following result:
CaSs, 35,333
Taylor, 5000
Majority for Cass, 253
This is gain for Taylor of 4 4,42l over tho
vote Of September last. Van Buren, also recei-
we'd considerable vote. .-.
RMoNT.-Returrs from this State continue
to show Taylor to be considerably ahead of both
Cass aud Van Buren,.
MAssAcHUsETTs.-Re Returns from 29l towns
nearly the whole State, foot up as follows:
Taylor. Cass. Van Buren,.
291 towns, 58,741 $4,000 37,l76
34,050
Vote for Cass and Van Buren, 7l,256
Taylor, 5s,74l
Cass and Van Buren, over Taylor, 1915
There is no choice of electors by the people,
but il will be seen that there is a noble pIural.
ty in favor Of Gen. Taylor. The Whig elec-
tors will ultimately be chosen through the ac-
ton of the Legislature.
RHODE IsLAND.-The complete returns in this
State 1901 up as IoHoWs:
Taylor. Cass. Van Buren,. Clay. Polk
6689 5000 705 7l95 4s6G
Plurality for Taylor, 3089. Taylor's major
ty, 1884. The vote for Van Buren, in this
State is very small.
CONNECTICUT Hartford Courant has re-
turns from all the towns but eighteen In the
State. Taylor's plurality is nearly 1000.
New HAMPsHIRE.-A few returns from this
State show papubly that she is still joined to her
idols.-New York Tribune. . .. ...
New YoRK.-Thiry counties in New York
sum up as follows: -.
Taylor. Cass. Clay. Polk.
76,599 30,6l6 13S,7S5 1400ss
Taylor's majority over Cass and Van Blu.
rem, in ,hirty counties is SO,695
Folks majority over Clay, in sameA 1890
The New York Tribune. OC Thursday, says:
alt is still doubtful whether Van BuFen or Cass
stands second best IN this State, though we think
Cass does. III most of ihe great central coun-
ties, Cass Is lowest, We presume Taylor's ma
iority over the pext man is over $4,000, and it
MAY exceed the vote for BOTH opponents, but we
think it will not"
The Albany journal says that the majority for
Taylos and Fillmore over Cass and Butler will
be from seventy 10 eighty thousand!
Phe majority for State officers are equally de-
disive, That excellent gentleman, Hamilton
Fish, is the Governor elect, and George w. Pav
,erson, the Lieutenant Governor.
Il is not unlikely that thirty Wing members
Of Congress are elected Thls,R SCI will SET
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1848-11-17

, 0'I I0OT 70 IO+U Ihe successlul candidaiea
mad been nominated by a eaucus Of lhe D.mo.
cratic party in Congress. From the las, nSmsd
period until 1885. when Martin Van Buren was
nominated Al Baltimore, all parties have selec.
ted their candidates in National Conventions.
lSR4-TwenIy'fOur States entitled TO 26I
votes.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-07-27

fully lavished upon them, and their declin-
ing years be calm, and unchequered by cares
and dlsappointments.' From the Rio Grande
TO the capitol Of Mexico, there are lasting
monuments of their proves and galIantry.
Though foreign land has witnessed the
last and closing scenes Of many brave spi-
rit, their names and daring valor are indeli
bly, impressed in the hearts of grateful
people. The memory of Hardin, Clay,
a Yell. Ridgely, and Watson, can never
die. Their fame and characters are their
country's legacy, and history will award
them due honor and impartial justice.
We stand to day at peace with the world.
We present spectacle Of national happiness
and prosperity unrivalled by any nation on
the globe. A rapidly increasing and lucra-
tive commerce whi!ens every ocean, and is
expanding our intercourse and influence
We have model government, combined by
wisdom and matured by experience. We
are an industrious, thriving, intelligent and
enlightened people. Let us then cherish
and perpe.ua,e our Union. With such a
determination the mind cannot fa,hom OUT
destiny. Let US keep constantly before u.
the memorable words of the immortal De-
catur: "Our country always wright out
wright or wrong, our countrv.o
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-07-27
MISCELLAN EOUS.

ANEcDorE OF JUDGE PoRrER.-"Sir,
you used such expressions to-day about
pc as no gentleman can stand, and Pm
determined to have, or take instant salts
faction!"
"Why, sir,'' said the Judge, "my client in
s,rucled and paid me to say these things,
and you had better see him-and you ought
to be satisfied that he did not prove them"
"Sir, your client is a pitiful sneaking
scoundrel, and have thrashed him three
times, and | intend TO thrash all the endors-
ers of his internal lies -
"Well," said the Judge, edo you know
what you remind me of?''
mo !! and ID if ! want to know
"But hear me-you have plenty of time"
"Say on then-be quick.''
"Why you remind me of dog''-(the
the defendant made an involuntary motion
of his hand -of dog who pursued and
bit the stone that hit him, instead of the hand
that threw it,"
Defendant scratching his head-"I wish
| may be shot if ] don't believe you are in
the highland turning away-"l must 60
and whip that fellow again."
CALL THINGS BY THEIR RIGHT NAMES.
An affair occurred in town in Vermont, a
short time since, which in spite of the Sc
robustness Of the subject with which it was
connected, mus, have been exceedingly lu-
dicrous, and which illustrates the necessity
of calling things by their right names. A
deacon, of the church as usual, went to
the store with his jug for some wine for the
communion, and in calling for it, instead of
calling for ,oims, as he should, he said he
would take "a little more ofthat OIL" The
storekeeper-very ignorant, probably-6ll-
ed the jug with oil, and no mistake, and the
deacon went home. The accident was not
discovered, and the oil went upon the COM
munion table and was partaken of by the
church-no one wishing at that peculiar
time to make the result of his discovery
known.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-07-27

Whoever undertakes to pat joke on the
Razor slrop man, is sure to get foored iii
the long run. Recently, while selling his
strops at Plymouth, and expala,ing the
while on the evils Of rum drinking, a tipsy
fellow cried out 'sIf rum made me lie as
fast as you do selling your s,rops, I'd quit il,
to-day" every good" replied Smith; <',he
only difference between your lying and
mine is this: my strops enable me to lie in
a good warm bed, while rum makes you lie
in the gutter"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-07-27
Judge Pershaw, of Maine, was trying a

Judge Pershaw, Of Maine, was trying a
case of felony; and while in the delivery
of his proesy and tedious charge, the jury
and the counsel fell fast asleep. The sheriff
having charge of the cnlprit was likewise
seen to nod. A spectator who was awake,
noticing the universal nodding, and appre-
bending an escape, exclaimed "Wake the
sheriff." 'Never mlnd," said the judge,
who was something of wag, ''lhe officers
may have their nap out-lor the prisoner is
fast asleep, also!''
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-07-27

PUN-cHEs.-A clergyman was censuring
lady for tight lacing. 'Why," replied she,
''you would not surely recommend loose
habits to your parishioners (D" ...-....
''Freigh,s are uncommonlow," as the man
said when he 60. SO much aboard that he
pitched into the gutter. 81.
young fellow having been kissed by
beauty a, a dancing school, remarked that
he was Immediately troubled with an a6ec-
ton Of the heart ... .e.as b
''That, sir, is the Spirit of the Press" said
Mrs. Bigolew, as she handed glass fcider
10 her neighbor, Mrs. Brown.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-07-27
Mr.. President, Ladies and Gentlemen:

Mr.. President, Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have assembled here to-day to cele-
brate the seventy anniversary of Anne
rican independence. 1t is a day that stands
pre-eminent in the history of our country
and of the world. II is ar occasion NEE,
FOR national fes,ivi,y and graduation, and
awakens in the heart Of every patriot the
most lively and pleasurable emotions. lis
commemora,ion brings to our minds the
history Of a revolution that gave birth and
being to civil and religious liberty, and re-
wives brilliant and instructive scenes and
"reminiscences Of past age, wonderful for
its Developments of moral and mental gran
deur and sublimity, and of physical patience
and endurance unsurpassed by ancient or
modern examples. 1t refreshes our memo
ries with the recollection of an event, which
has given direction and impetus to humanin
s,itu,ions, lasting and permanen, in their char
acter and influence. A day so distinguished
for its important and beneficial results, and
from which flows every national blessing
and prosperity we enjoy, will ever be cher
ished with fond and grateful remembrance
by free and happy people. The history
of the Revolution, which led to the separa-
ton of these United States from The govern
ment of Great Britain, and the circumstan-
ces which rendered necessary their estab-
lishment into free and independent States,
are so familiar to you all, and have been so
often detailed to you from this stand on for
mer occasions, that there is bu. little new to
be said on the subject. The Convention, into
whose hands Providence committed the des-
TIMES ofthis country, discharged the high re-
sponsbility with fearlessness and intrepi-
dity, patriotism and decision Of character,
unexampled by any record on the page of
history. They knew the peris and vicissi-
sc:des they had to encounter by the declara-
tion OF III cir independence, and preferred to
endure every hardship and privalion, rather
shan submit, to the CALLING yoke Of a foreign
oppressor. The principles which they sought
TO establish had long agitatei tn e public mind
of Europe, but it was reserved Tor young A.
merica to embody them in form OF govern
ment, aud to ties. the long-sneered-at capa-
city of the people for selcgovernment.-
The human mind, enveloped for centuries in
darkness and ignorance, begun in the six
teenth to penetrate the gloom which OBJ
scnred it. The learning and sciences of the
age, which were possessed only by the re-
ligious orders and those to whom ADVENT
,ious circumstances were favorable, were gra-
dually diffused and disseminated among the
people. The mental faculties were aroused
from the apathy and inactivity which held
them captive, and gradualimprovement was
manifesting itself in the condition of society.
Christianity, by its benign influences, was
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-07-27
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BY E. WELLS, JR.
EDITOR AND PROPRIE TOR.
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constitute square-e5 cents for every subsequent
insertion. If the number of insertions be not
marked on the advertisement it will be published
until forbid, and charged accordingly. A liberal
deduction made to those who advertise by the
year.
Communications addressed to this Office must be
post paid.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-07-27

A negro minister once observed to his
hearers at the close Of his sermon, as fol-
lows ;-"My very obstanacious brethren, !
find it's no more use to preach to you
than i. is for grasshopper to wear knee
buckles.n
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-07-27

A DIALoGuE.-"Good morning neighbor
Shocks; fine rain we have had"
"Yes, neighbor delightful"
s'If it comes warm after this we shall
have everything started out Of the ground
directly"
'Heayen forbid have t,co vives under
it,"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-07-27

A Yankee has invented new kind of nail
warranted to fas,en political lies to the
county perfectly secure. 1t will be impos-
sible to manufacture enough to answer the
demand