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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-02-17
SHOCKING ScENE-.A Soldiers Shot.

SHOCKING ScENE-.A Soldiers Shot,
The Narlional ln,eIligencer has the follow
ing, dated SAl,iIlo, Dec. l0sh:,
Yesterday (Monday) one of the most
painful scenes took place here that ever
witnessed. A soldier, by the name of Vic
tor Calbrai,h, bugler in Capt. Miers' COM
pany Of volunteer cavalry, was shot for
The Captains life. The troops
were all mustered to witness the dreadful
scene. The unhappy prisoner was brought
forward under the charge of the Provost
Marshal and guard. Sixteen men were de-
tailed and formed in single file. The prison.
er calmly sat down on his coffin a, about
eight PAGES distance, looked the executions.
ers firmly in the face. His sentence was
then read to him; he then drew his head
back ward, and said TO the men "'Take good
aim; Lam ready to die" They fired; he
fell Immediately, having received three balls
in his body; but in few moments he again
arose, resting on his elbow, and asked for
water and drank. He then said, skill me
at once and relieve me Of my misery;''
when four Of the men who had preserved
their fire advanced, and, placing the muzzle
of their guns to within few inches of his
body, fred, almos. cutting him asunder.-
Truly, he was the most resolu,e man ever
saw. Some of the officers were entirely
overcome by the distressing sight.
THE WEATHER AND THE CoMEr.-One
of the meteorological reports published in
London, observes-'The presen, season has
hitherto been unusually mild, more so than
was anticipated; bu. probably not more so
than might be expected from the approach
of the Comet, which is expected to appear in
March, lS4S, about the 10Th. IF This oc-
cur says Zadikel, ',he month Of February
will be extraordinary mild, and March be
less severe great deal than is foretold
by the planne.s' aspects, then will the sum.
mer suffer The reaction, and be excessively
wet and Stormy"
The London Punch says that the best
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-02-17

The London Punch says that the best
way to crush a question, is ID appoint
parliamentary COMMITTEE to sit upon It,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-02-17
Charles County Court will meet on Mon

Being of the number who never trip upon
the digit fantastic toe" we were Of course
not present at Mr.. SHAcKLEFoRD's Party
on Tuesday night last. We understand there
was larger company of ladies and gentle
men at this entertainment, comprising much
of the beauty and grace of this, and the
neighboring counties, than has assembled
on similar occasion in this Bachelordom,
for several years. If Stag-Hall does not
soon give token of the irresis tibili,y of wo-
mans charm, after Witnessing such an array
of loneliness, we shall begin to suspect it a
club Of 'hard cases.''
Much credit is due to the proprietor of
the "Farmers and Planters Hotel'' for the
manner in which everything was conduct
ed.
RETuRNED.-Sergt. J. Snoufer, men,
Der Of Capt Merrick's company of Sd dra-
goons in Mexico, returned TO Frederick few
days since. The Examiner says:
Sergt. Snouf1er whilst on scouting party,
had the misfortune through accident to be
shot in the head, where the ball still remains
He had left to him the alternative of either
going 10 the Hospital at Poin, Isabel, or of
returning home. He preferred the latter,
though with grea. reluctance. His report of
the Frederick boys, is very fattering-none
of them desire 10 leave Mexco-lhey are
pleased with the service, and soldiers life
Eager for brush-and are all we'll.
REVENUE FROM BALTIMORE CRY Court.
1t appears from an official statement of the
Treasurer, that in 1916, the Clerk of Bal,i-
more City Court paid into the State Trea-
sury $50,453 SIS, after deducting his COM
missions, allowed by law. amounting to ST.
500 09. In 1916, his commissions amount
ed to $1,S62 So, and he paid into the Trea-
sury $5S9S2 05. In lS47 his commissions
were $2,0S9 03, and the amount paid into
the Treasury, $65,145 81. The commits
sions are per cent. on Licences, and S per
cent. on Stamps, which is deducted from the
revenue collected by him. The licences
granted in lS47, were-to traders 3,l31 ;
ordinary keepers 1910; brokers z; nom
residents 40; wood-hucksters II, and 6
for billiard tables, for which the sum of
$63,634 Is was received, besides $4,000
80 for stamps.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-02-17

FLOWE2s.-Be ii a recommendation to a
ness for flowers. Next to lovely girl
one with a bright, laughing eye and CO.
queitsh smile, cheek that rivals the rich,
mellow hue of the peach, and pair Of lips
that might 'lead the bees astray by their
promise ofsweetness'-Ihere is nothing that
our eve so much delig hts to dwell upon as
the velvet-coaed hearlsease, or a modest,
pale-faced snowdrop. We mention these
because their names happen to occur to US
first, and not because they Gil larger space
IN our affections than the other members of
the Flower family; for deeply, fondly and
enthusiastically do we love them all, from
the stately, air-scenting magnolia Of the
swamp to the humble daisy that dances,
from excess Of sunshine and happiness, on
the warm sheltered hillside We verify
believe that we could write whole column
on the subject, but as the last generation Of
the dear little innocents have now passed a.
way, and the cold winds Of Winter are still
singing their requiem, before the close of
which we may no, hope for another bud of
promise,' we shall defer all additional re-
marks that we may have to make to more
seasonable time. We cannot refrain, though,
from giving place to the following extract
from one of our exchanges, so faithfully
does it echo our own sentiments There
is glory about fowers,' says the writer,
(which always touches me. They are types
of girlish innocence. Every one who looks
at them feels that they havean conscious
ness, they must be happy. They bear upon
them such an unequ,vocal impress Of super
natural care and love. They are so clearly
natures pride-her favoriles; the freshest
the swee,esl-,he most perfect of her crea-
tons. Who that knows the wcrld-ils dark
and awful 'empests-its gloomy calms-i,s
ferceness-is hatreds-ils angush-its
disease,-who would no, be a hower-ig-
norant Of these things, to open and breathe
grateful joy, and pass silently away under
The glory Of the summer sky?' To The au-
thor of this brief extract we extend our
warm right hand for he has spirit tina,
deeply sympa,hises with our own.-St.
.Mary's Beacon.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-02-17
LATE FROM EUROPE.
80 for stamp!

We have advices from Liverpool down to
the 23d Of January by the Steam Ship Sarah
Sands a, New York
Corn, Cotton, Wheat flour and Whea,
had all receded in price since the 17lh oil
January.
Great failures had occurred at Frankfort
on the Main.
The Commercial world exhibited no
feeling favorable to briskness of trade or a
rise in prices.
The English were sweeping all before
them in South Africa, They had gained
another battle over the savage Kaffir Blacks
and driven them further inland.
The arming Of the citizens of Vienna by
the Government continued Twelve thou
sand cavalry horses had been bought by
Government
Isaac D'Israeli is dead, aged 50 years.
The news from Ireland is gloomy, Star.
vation continues to kill.
The King Of The French continued to bt
i'll, and the truth respecting his illness wa:
no, told, thus producing grea. excitement. If
Paris.
Espartero had reached Madrid and hat
been we'll received by the Queen and the
People.
Great dissatisfaction prevailed at Rome
because the Pope would not appoin. laymer
in his Cabinet.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-02-17

The N. Y ork Express of Thursday even
ing, speaking Of the Sarah Sands news
says
The effect on our market to day has been
to rather suspend operations. The holders
of Corn are disposed to advance Cotton
and Flour are the same.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-02-26
ILL said thought the force at present in Mexi-

Mr.. BELL. said thought the force present in Mex
sufficient
Mr.. SEWER. But the head Of the army (Gen. Scott
advised addition his forces and il in accordance
with that Recommendation and for the purpose Of enabling
force to collect the support not only the
propose send there by this bill but those already there that
this bill was proposed
Mr.. BELL. If the gentleman will allow me, Gen. Scott
had estimated how many would be necessary carry
the plans Of occupying all the States of Mexico But pre-
sume if be intended get peace with The existing
eminent additional force would not be required thought
that with regard 10 the occupation Of all the posts the thirty
thousand at under Scott in the present
stances Of the country, would be adequate with the
thousand men cooperating the line Of the Rio Grande
The honorable Senator observed that the the army
ponds upon the discretion of the General commanding under
the instructions of the Executive hee and is only by
tending operations in such manner in Mexico that the
Administration will be able to extrcae themselves
the necessity of holding entirely, and that additional
would be necessary. /.
Mr. SEWER very happy hear the explanations Of
the Senator He had intended to call the Senator's attention
to other parts Of his speech but he weary Of this
coloquy he would pass them He would conclude
by summing what he had endeavored present the Sem
He had cndeavored to show first that in
evitabe the part Of the United States secondly that it
had been wisely managed and successfully carried spite
of the opposition party Of the country and thirdly, that the
United States had ever been ready and willing and still
ready and willing, to make peace witt any stable Government
Of Mexico on honorable and liberal terms. That
whole OF Mexico and that all the territory the Admnistra-
ton desired desires, but reasonable portion
sufficiently valuable to the United States deay the claims
of citizens against Mexico and indemnify the country
for the expenses of this This sir the platform
which the Administration stands.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-02-26

WEpsrER's AMERIcAS DICTIONARY OF THE EsGLIsH
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In eynoogy there remained but little be added TO the
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In photography very considerable change has been made
in this revised edition, to adapt it, nearly possible,
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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-02-26
KENTUCKY.

News reached this city yesterday, by the Tele.
graph, that the Hon. JOHN j. CRITTENDEN, the dis
tinguished Senator from the State Of Kentucky,
was, at the Wing Stae Convention Of his State, on
Wednesday, nominated by reclamation to be the
candidate of the Wings for the Office Of Governor
Of the State at the election which occurs in August
next.
This news has cast damp upon the multitude
Of friends and admirers Of Mr.. CRITTENDEN in this
city, whether in or out of Congress, il being appre-
hended that he will feel it TO be his duty to his
Kentucky friends to accept the nomination. Never
was there moment in the history of the country
when he could be so i'll spared from the National
Councils, considering the maturity OF his judgment,
his experience in public affairs, and the great in
huence which his personal character gives TO his
opinions.
II is yet some consolation TO know that we may
trust to his remaining at his post in the Senate to
the latest hour that he can consistently with his en-
gagements at home.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-02-26
THE ADMINISTRATION AND Mr.. TRIsT.
coRREspoSDENcE OF TUE PHILADELPHIA LEDGER.
+ E.nn-.nv IA

coRREsPoSDENcE PHILADELPHIA LEDGER.
WASHINGTON, FEBRUARY IA.
Mr.. Trists official correspondence with General Scott and
the Department Of State, which about be laid before Con-
gess will mark distinct epoch in the history of modern d.
pomacy-ha Of acting independently Of the instructions of
his Government The length of Mr. Trists dispatches
the only thing that make for their Of substance
style, and the capare in which Mr. Tnst treats
even the President the only offset TO the extreme indulgence
shown by Commissioner to the Mexican Government.
This is making sad return Mr.. Polk for the confidence
the latter in nominating him for the post he still occupies
spite Of the Administration MI Polk has deserved better
things Mr.. Tss hands, than that the Clerk, suddenly
elevated Commissioner, with the pay Charge should
turn swift witness against him and the country appears
that Mr. Trist has now "no time to attend to Mr. Polk"
Well the only answer to tina, is that Mr. Trs be brought
home and indicted one Of the highest offences known to
the law Of the land.
Mr. Trists powers from the commencement exceed
ngy limited, and they extended He had two
projects with him. With he had to commence with the
other to nish this latter being the ultmatum What
business had he under these circumstances TO take the Mex
lean proposition Of the Nueces for boundary, for single
moment into consideration What business had he to ask
the ntecesson Of the British legation, after addressing let
ter Of thirty pages TO Gen. Scott and quarrehng like mad
man. aye speak right out, like FOOL, with the Command
ernChef But it is useless TO speak Of Mr. Trists dplo-
matte would be easier count the number Of times
he right and the question asked young diplomatic, who
had confessed to mistake by the veteran Taleyand,
"where will it end p applies most happily to Mr. Trs and
embraces his Mr. Trst has made but mistake but
am afraid have not yet the end of it. The cream
Of the joke has not yet reached here; Mr. Tst in his last
has merely promised IT, Mr. Trst is determined to have
protocol equal in length to the London conferences on the
division Of Belgium and Holland, and for this bonnie bouce
may yet whet appetes. How, after these revelations
which will shortly be made known to the world, Mr.. Trst
could have held long, nomnay at least the second place
in the State Department next the great Secretary himself is
indeed a matter of establishment.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-02-26

iAfLoR MEETING IL New YoRK.-The Wings of New
friendly to Gen. TAILOR for the Presidency held greas
mass meeting on Tuesday evening Despite the weather.
winch was most bolsterous and stormy large number Of
persons assembled The Honorable MosEs II. GaIsSELL
eaied 'ne meeting to order; Huom MAXWELL, ESQ. was
called upon 10 preside assisted by large number Of Vice
Presidents An able address, submitted by HEsar Ray
MoSD, Esq, was unanimously adopted
Addresses We're delivered by the Hon. oenEs HorrmAs.
Co BAKER, OF Illinois, and several other gentlemen Among
the resolutions adopted were the following:
sResoiped Thatrhe Abilities good sense oa.,
Judgment exhibited in the dispatches corespondence and
ocis papers Of General TAYLOR show concuyey not onlv
the naive vsor OF his mird but the high character Of his
atanments, and fitness second only In that &c ,h 49,
Of Country, discharge the duties of any civil station
which he may be elevated by the American people
Reofued That although the military services Of eneray
have been brilliant and calculated to elevate the ma
onai character at home and abroad they do not constitute
the only or the principal Of preference bnt that we
recognise in the Of his @ from war Of 1912 10 tho
present time traits Of humanity, Of duty to the Gov
eminent and obedience the laws, stern regard for the
rights Of Others great intelligence and common sense
which qualities united to his uniform self control republican
simplicity dnteresedness and moderation give assurance
OF sale and satisfactory administration Of the Government
Our New York correspondent, after giving us brief ac-
count Of the meeting, says,
The meeting highly respe ctabIe and conducted ;,6
good order and good spirit and the great point of interest
and importance about it was the determination epace1
Throughout to support the nomination Of The Wig National
Convention
"HUcH MAXWELL presided at the meeting and able aJ
dresses were made by OeDEs HoRFaAS, Mr. GEsrar Rep
resentave in Congress from Tennessee, Col BAKBR Of
Illinois, Gen. MoaRIsos, who led Of the regiments Of
volunteers the battle Of Buena VISTA Gen p SKEs smrH
of Philadelphia, and Mr. JoHS A. KISe of jamaica T. I.
AN address read by Mr. RArMosD, one of the ed-
tors Of the Courier which, far could hear seemed TO
be very able and well written and set Of resolutions were
read by MOSES II. GRIssELL all of which were adopted
with hearty cheers and acclamations.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-02-26

Among the painful incidents of the week is the receipt Of
from Mexico the death Of Major EpwARp WEBSTER
of the Massachusetts, regiment of volunteers and of the
Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER.
Mr. FREASER, bearer of the treaty and dispatches &c,
left Mexico the Sd of February. He says Maj WEBSTER
died ST. Angel eight miles from Mexico the headquarters
Of Gen. Cushngs brigade, day between the goth
and 25th Of January His faneral attended by the eg
His remains viii be sent home No mail was TO leave
Mexico till about the 18th Of February but courier would
leave the 9Th, and arrive at Vera Cruz the 18TH So
that shall be likely hear any thing further until the
asst of this month. One OF his horses sold in Mexico
and retained. He died of typhoid fever No
from Mexico with Mr. FREAsKR, and he brought few
letters He says he Of the funeral ceremonies
in the Amecan Star, and it is possible that package
containing file Of that paper which Mr. Freane brough, to
Mobile and forwarded New Orleans, may contain the pub
lie accounts. II So we shall hear in day two.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-02-26
FROM FORT MANN.

An express has arrived at Fort Leavenwoh from Santa Fe,
by way Of Fort Manu. bringing letters to the 10th umo
From these letters learn that bad been received from
COL GLPISs camp Fort Bent Of rather exciting char
An express arrived the morning Of the l5th with
orders for company and section Of the artillery
pany, be fitted with the least possible delay and take
up the line Of march for his camp, most urgent
quired this movement Intelligence received the
that combined force Of Camanches and Mexicans were
gathering about hundred and y miles south Of his sta
ton preparing attack him. For this attack Col GrLrN
DESTROYS Of being in readiness and indeed be the sg
gressor himself and that too, by the 18th 18th Of Febru
airy. This produced great excitement in the garrison
Fort Mann.
One Of letters says "The greatest difficulty
tending the execution Of this order from Colonel the
Of carry provisions and artillery, all
seventy in numbchave died. except about
dozen and they barely able stand upon their feet Of
hundred and mules which brought here with
us than six eight head be produced As to
the CATTLE actually ashamed that Of eight hundred
that came with two trains only seyenty-fve
hundred head remain and the wolves daily devourng
them What arrangements will be made am hardly able to
say at this time but will be very difficult matter for
leave, under these circumstances -N Louis Republican.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-02-26
A Washington letter in the New York CONNER

A Washington letter in the New York CONNER
cal Advertiser, referring TO Mr.. ADAMS being
struck down in the House of Representatives, says
The words which Mr.. Adams uttered in low but dis
nc tone, be sank the left side Of his chair and at the
moment when he stricken by the hand Of death,
these 'THIs or EARru-I AN CONTENT
"These the very words-the last words he will
utter He insenble when borne into the Speaker
room, and has remained so since.
"Mr. Adams waited upon some weeks ago, by Col
Seaon and other gentlemen forming the committee Of the
Washington Monument Association and requested deliver
the address the laying Of the Of the monument
which then intended to be the 22d Of February.
"Mr. Adams expressed wish to comply with the invita-
ton, but minated impressive manner that he did not
feel himself justified in making any engagement He then
felt that his hold upon life very feeble and say that
be had contemplated the 22d day Of February the birthday
Of Washington national dayand which is this year,
and every WHERE be celebrated with than wonted
thusasm--as the day Of his departure from the earth.
He had this sentiment IN his mind when the messenger
suddenly and when before his eloquent lips sealed
forever he exclaimed: This is the last Of earthI am
INTENT
al sudden and general gush Of feeling
from Congress and the public than oths occasion. I'VE
all stocks and stones, thank God. Mr.. Adams will
die in the Capitol II his aspiration to die in his
trys servce'o out instead Of rusting out He has
his wish"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-02-26
Mr.. CLAY AT PHILADELPHIA.

The reception Of Mr. CLAY at PHrLADELpmA Thursday
most enthusiastic Long before the arrival of the cars
from Baltimore, in which known that he was passen-
ger, crowd Of many thousands had assembled. On Mr.
Glars arrival he transferred barouche, and pro-
cesson moved through the principal streets to the residence Of
the Mayor Mr. Clay bowling from time to time to the null
tudes that filed the streets and windows whose huzzas
tnued to rend the air he passed After reaching the
dence of the Mayor Mr. CLAY addressed few words the
crowd from upper window, and then retired for the
ing 1t is stated that he is to remain in Philadelphia for eight
oten days. The Inquirer says that ths great demonstration
was confined to branch of the Wing party. Clay Wings,
Taylor Wings, Scott Wings, National Convention Wings,
all heeal alike anxious and jealous to do honor
gallant Harry Of the West"