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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-06-17

TO him the two little Of New Hampshire and Michigan
Texas will 90 for Taylor; it will Lousana does
will, more than probably Arkansas and Missouri.
But, in truth, what result be expected when the people
have to choose between two general officers, OF whom
commenced and closed his military career in the last English
war; without even once coming under fire and the other
old Rough and Ready-whose never snelt sDothng
else" than gunpowderi We would think Of getting
bet fight between big Charley Barnet and Tom Thumb
or on race between Gray Eagle and Beales gray cow
FROM THE PITrsBURG COMMERCIAL JOURNAL.
.. While regret the defeat of Mr.. CLAY we
find great Of rejoicing in the selection made by the
National Convention. General TAYLOR for President, and
MLLAnD FILLMoaE for Vice President, make up ticket
which will sweep antagonists from the field in OF
defeat such as they have known.
TArLoR is the victorious commander in the brilliant
and bloody battles of modern tmes whose furious and ire
ssibe courage the battle field subsidies into the
womany gentleness and humanity the instant that field
is whose simplicity of life and habits him against
the contamination of political intrigue and strategy who
acknowledges himself Whig," decided, unmixed but
not ultra Wing; whose sterling honesty and truth are
nomination 10 the Presidency only condition hat he may,
like Washington accept it unpledged except to obey the
constitution and laws and administer BOTH according to his
oath, for the best interests Of the country. That
into the field with signal and singular advantages bis
s. dough faced competitor.
TAYLOR, like WAsHrseros has passed the most Of his
manhood in the camps but like Washington, the general
in the field must watch the progress and be familiar with the
history Of his country, he preside her desnes
with intelligent perception Of her ants great o,
but without the disposition TO make the high office minister
| the advancement of party faction.
This is the kind of President the Wings will want, and
they have chosen to have such Unhappy for
opponents there is point the life character
and of General Taylor which they that
shall have contest singular in this that it win be
at ALL but quiet carrying by entry of the Presidential
mansion and the departments of the Government.
] Of WILLARD FILLMORE, of New York, we need say no
present than that his honesty his ability states
man. his skill in debate, his fidelity principle mark him
the very strengthen and adapt the ticket popular
acceptance; and fling the flag breeze assured
of than could have been with any other ticket
with that which personal attachments and long
4 ing preferences would have chosen.
We congratulate the party, and may congratulate the
country upon the awnng of that day when honesty and
patriotism shall govern the national councils in Taylor and
the Cabinet he will gather around him.
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FROM THE IVA
The glorious old Wing banner inscribed with the glorious
Of TArLoH and FLLMoRE floats this free and
happy land Old Zack Taylor the great the good the wise
and patriotic statesman and hero, candidate for the Pres
dency and will certainly the day comes be the next
dent Of these United States We wish sufficiently
composed to give sketch Of the things and heard
Phladepha at the great Convention attended last week
We call it great because in all of essential attributes Justly
entitled to the appelaton II greGt in the material Of
which il composed great in its deliberations great in its
results No could that body and hear its discus
son who would not be impressed with the fact that in the
keeping Of party whose representatives such
posed the delegates OF that Convention would be entirely safe
the liberties OF The American people. Patriotism the pre-
dominant characteristic and the members, with
cepton aeuaed by the single motive advance the
welfare and promote The good Of the country.
Never believe there in the Union body OF more
enlightened politicians determined at every sacrifice TO obey
the behess Of duty The difficulties Of the position Involved
heavy responsibilities and the unpleasant obligations "
But all personal considerations aside who the nominee
OF that Convention We acknowledge entire incompe-
ency do justice TO that great and glorious old who is
destined in November to lead TO victory. Zachary
Tayoa associated with all that lovely and of good
repoone who is next TO Washington all the essentials of
great and good man, hero and statesman, patriot in
whom all Trusts the individual presented to the Ameri-
people for their support for the highest office in their gift
Never did body act with consummate wisdom than in
giving such man as the sandardbeaer of the party has
impaired energies and life Wing principles and
from the day OF his Inauguration Con the 4h of March nex
will be dated in Government that will be chronced
the page history the brightest pures of the republic
THE GEORGIA CHRONICLE AND SENTINEL.
THE QUESTION SErTLED.--The nomination Of General
ZAcnARr TAYLOR the Wing candidate for the Presidency
settles the question of the policy Of the Government for the
next four years after the 4h of March, ls49 in all human
probability he lives effort of the partisans of Mr. CAss
prevent the triumphant election Of the Hero Of Buens
VISTA or course the who have pro6ed SO largely by
the expenses Of the Mexican war, and the bea
distribution Of civil "spoils will strain every to retain
both place and power. This labor will bs naueht. The
People will take this election of the hands of hackneyet
politicians and choose Of their own, in defiance
party machinery.
FROM THK OHIO JOURNAL, (coLuaBus.)
NoMIsArIos OF GEN. TAYLoR.-The Convention met a
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Eagle Lodge. No. N.

Al a meeting of Eagle Lodge No. II,
held on Sunday evening The eth Fehru-
ary. the desIh uf brpiher Thomas Adams,
having been announced, on moion IL vas
unanimously
Resolved. That we have heariwith deep
regret Of The decrease of Mr.. Thomas Adj.
ans of this place, who, thougI, moi mrR-
Der OF this Lodge. was yet brother Ma
son; and lhai We offer our sincere cou-
dolencr with he family Of the deceased
in their bereavement.
Resolved, That the aembers Of this
Lodge wear The usual badge Of mourning
Cor thirty days.
Resolved. That copy Of these pro-
Greetings be sent 10 the family Of The de.
ceased, and that The editor &c she Recos.
der be requested To publish the same.
J. NJ. PALMER. Sec'y.
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SANDS sARsaPARILLA.

This medicine is constantly performing almost
tRetedihc cures Of diseases arising from issssisrs
OF the blood The unfoytunate Victim Of heredi-
tary disease, with swollen glands, contracted sin
ews and bones half carious. has heen restored to
health and yigor. The scrofuious patient, cover
ed with ulcers, loahsome 70 himsaf aud to his at
PENDANTS, has been made whole. Hundreds Of
persons, who had groaned hopclessly CO. years un-
der cutancous and glandular disorders, chronic
rheumatism, and many other complaints spring.
ing from arrangement Of the secreiive organs
and the circulation, have been raised as il were
from the rack Of disease, and now, with regenera-
ted constitutions. gladly testify to the efficacy Of
ihis incstimable preparation. The testimony Of
those who have been cured by its use, with their
residences. has been published from time to time,
and were il desirable, mass Of the most over
whclrning testimony could be brought forward
Proyipg most conclusivey is inestimabie --ss.e-
Prepared and sold by A. b. Il d. SANDS,
Druggists, 100 Fulton street, corner Of William,
New York. Sos $3.50 & 49, $
Sold also BY LONG, WEBB & CO.. Hills.
borough, Ivy ALEX. s. WEBB & CO., Clover
Garden, Orange, and by Druggists generally
throughout the United States.
Price 81 per bottle. Six hostics for SIS.
February !. Is
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neaih Of ea-PrcsIdeus Adams.

8 - NkAHNnAASMt 8AsAhalss
The venerable patriot and statesman. John
QUINCY ADAMS. died ss die capitol IN Wash
ingtOn chg. link aher seven O'Clock, on We'd
nesday evening lat. He was attacked with pa-
ralysis' about half past one O'Clock % Monday,
and lineeFsd. 70 all sPPenranos in.ensibe sns IN.
conscious until he gently brealhed his last, and
his spirit returned 10 God Who gave H."
The circumstances attending NJ. Adams's death
were affecting in the highest degree. Though ior
some months be had been very feeble, he had thai
smoming entered III ball in his usual hcal,h, and
had but few minutes before delivered his vote.
on motion before the house, in IN unusually dis
,iiDet and smphafic manner. The Speaker had
risen 10 put another question, when sudden CRY
Twas heard, /" Mr.. Adams is dyingr" lie would
have Dropped upon the floor had he not been
caught in the arms Of The member sitting next "a
him. A great sensation was created Ia The house:
nemlers from all quarters rushing from their scat,
and gathering round the fallen statesman, who
was Immediately EAed into the area in front Of
sihe Clerks table. A sofa was brought, and Mr.
,a,m. h . .,,,. &C 80, h.,,l..snn'. g.,
~, AZ sr,;rr ;,..r.1i;,v os.,,,, I.;a ,,on 4,
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N Ia. a. p.,..a, - -. :.
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aldeJ =. am eomoo.cd,, u.mhs,. hal ~ NJ.
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TAYLOR MEETINu

Al MEETING a the ritrrns 81 0rsnxr Easn1
~ n 10 shs eiecsion q Gen. zachary Tsslor 10
dc Rscs3ney. = rrqBcsaed = o. csan Hos.s
IN fIiaAn~ssh. ca Tuesday q Msrch eosrs, dc
Isth insaut Popsisr mesiings have h<en hex
n ~sEssus g@as - 1he Union a which Gen. 1'sy.
~ was nominated, and the tide a. p1l,lic grssis
iude. which serm- % h. daily rising higher and
higher, mnzf xail him into de Fcsidemtial shsiT.
Bat eprn n n w~zs nos tire cs~ shn xtso1<4nds are
ssa&ing 10 him g. redempzisn fr0m sle mwPo-
fisirsl evils ~sssrh have h<rn bsoughi upon ~ in
laEs yesrs. his : fffing occasion 10 nasks sons
expression o. srsssade % ihe hrro q PAlo Aha
hezsea De Il Pslna. Monierey and Boens Sia,.
Scr he sgnal sersirer snd hfilEEf achievements.
Il i hoped eAzs cbae vi be fun meeting.
March 4. IS
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The vyhlg state convention m,

in The city of Raleigh on Tuesday of las, week
and adjourned on Wednesday night, after mos'
harmonious session. We are indebted to the
Register for copy Of the proceedings, which will
he found in another portion of this paper. Not
Understanding the inclemency Of the weather and
other causes, there were 100 delegates present
many Of ,hem from extreme portions of the state
aud representing some thirty couBties. The pro-
|ceciings were in the best spirit, showing union
and an energy bcftting the good cause for which
they had assembled. The Convention nominate
ed CHARLES MANLY, Esq. Of Raleigh, as The
candidate for Governor. Nv. Manly has been fo
many years ClcrS in the House Of Commons, ant
lis perhaps more extensively and iavorably know
than almost any other man in the state. He is al
honorable, independent, and high-minded man
and withal staunch Wing, and as far as we hav,
| been able to learn, the nomination has given rer
feet satisfaction.
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BE UNPREJUDICED.-Le no foolish per.
sons he so prejudiced against this now truly cele.
brated medicine as to despise this advice; let il be
used Immediately on pain being felt! no matter
where |, may be. whether In the head or feet,
whether II be in the back or abdomen, whether
arising from external or internal cause, use the
Brandreih's Pills, and rely upon il, that the pain
will 60. the body will be restored TO health soon
as nature has received sufficient assistance from
their effect.
The suantity of impure humors discharged
from the holy BY the action Of the Brandreths
Pills, is replaced IN the course Of few hours
with new and pure hood, by the digestion Of a
moderate meal. BY purging the body with this
medicine the whole mass of blood becomes en-.
iirely purified aud regeneraied.
That the blood is the life Of the bo<3x nra-
sumo is undisputed. therefore shall saw ,has /,
being the Seat of Life, il must also he he sea, AZ
disease. If disease be in the blood we sbonlJ
abstract the disease apiy. not the blood Iii The
impurities which mus BE remoycd Nv narg.,;an
to secure our health, in oil states Of the weather.
in all situations, and in all climates. The blood,
like good spirit. is always trying to benefit the
body BY ITS Shingles to expel impurities. But liz
j. not capable TO effect its own publication at all
times: to do this Il must often have assistance.
When the blood is loaded with impurities, espe.
ciaily IN this climate, the consequence may be "a.
tal provided the blood is not purified a, once. and
this Is sure to be effected if Brandreths Pills are
used. 80
T Agents for the sale Of Brandre,h's Pills.--
d. Heart, Hilishorough; A. Terrence, Pistsboro'
VIM. Foshee. Foshees store. Chatham; ]. b
M'Dade, Chapel Hill: Geo. A. Mebane, Massr
Hall; E. & W. Smith, Alamance; ]. & r. Sloan
Greensborough; james Johnson. Wentworth
Wood & Neal, Madison; Owen Males. Yaa
lesyviils; J, R, csllum, Milton, ".
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Life of Gen. Sc0tt.-We have received
AN illustrated Life of Gen. Whitfield Scott, EN-
braeing full description of the capture Of Vera
Cruz, the battle Of Ceuo Gordo, and the advance
'of the army on the city of Mexico-with plans Of
the battles. The whole illustrated by numerous
'engrayings. 1t contains us pages duodecimo,
and is handsomely prin,ed-pricc IS cents. Pub
'li<hesi by A. s. Barnes 4 Co. 81 John st., New
York; sold also by Zieber & Co. Philadelphia.
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M Ar RIEn.

At Chapel Ill., on Wednesday the 18th Of
January last, by the. Rev. Elisha Mitchell, Mr..
HEsRr EDwARDs, j., Of this county, to Miss
HssRIETTA r. HAnDr, Of Halifax county.
On Thursday the 10th Of February. by The
Rev. John H. Pickard, Mr.. Jons w. wIlsos
of this county, to Miss AnIGAIe DAVIS of Cas-
WILL .1.F
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- sp.ahss eGsa - Hsu4p - susw = = -
80, xHrE . sPpsss<s@As F<ss<s ~ aA< CAzplaa
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kr. hna.an. = a.zsa.zssass. 60 ~. sas
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hsogssFAiesl srsA eftis puhlir m. nc rs-ssssas
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sfmourninE &r. 40 a.sssa dhaaArnsl ,e Ha1~
sslourDsd i shouA salsam - sulurasy.
NJ Hs,ze-. nr.Esslas and NJ MsDsw<ll %
dTssssd ne Ho0ss. psying isRlis % Gls uesey
q he deceased Ths usual resoiukans were
shsa sdoP.ed. "a n< Hauas aajauln1s s~<f %
sainrasy.
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Prospects of Peace.-wc learn

Prospects of Peace.-Wc learn from
Washington, that message from the President
was communicated TO the Senate on "Wednesday
last, upon which that body had session with
closed doors for two hours. II is understood that
ibis message contained treaty with Mexico
which had been received by special messenger
from Mexico on Saturday evening. The CORE.
|spondcnt Of the Baltimore Sun goes so far as To
Say that the treaty had gone to the Senate accom-
panied by the written approval the President and
Secretary of State.
The National Intclligencer gives the following
Jas the substance Of the treaty:
Fnsl. Peace between the United States
md Mexico. and an Armisuce between
he Military Commanders the two coun.
ries during such time as tho Treaty shall
re in suspense.
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TEE Jshn Denkey--ws hass rszsss.
= sssesd nsmhsss 4 s~esily puAainssisu :
saarss foru. snsrlea IT'S gsA4 Dssisy.- h
6isFhgs q sssa dezi e ku~ss. ~ hssE -
hhigs - sci a the Dea-erxi. Asa 9ei..<a
I - siyleue psisFeus 1zssen q eaEir.isns -
pors a sA@ sesrh q NJ. Pea. n sur 6l@ pass.
Pulkshed y Zirhes 4 c.. PaiisaaphlA.
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The EaIowine. xhlsh vas offered a
The DINNER sisen b. e,s citizens 10 Geas.
Qailnsn and Shri,is. has a~rfs hesn pab-
lished. !, Is ioo good 90 b. iasu.
chaSieaon Mercury.
Uncle Sam. knaxing IIla Mrren wan.-
ed dressing. sent them 7agfor. uha
gave them sIrh light 81. sl.ai tlley re-
fused 90 pay Cor The maiesiais. ~ nos
UorfA Ihe cost. and hoprd To get Of Scott
free. bat they wrse Hoofd and hammer
ed hy Smifh and al into Lane. IN
the hope of being able % srpose on Pin
tow. They were wake up. however. ~
the application of 7aIggs. a which DIZZY
fell Riity. and called Out Qaii-man. In
cnnclusinn. our own Pslmeuocs. If ever
asPersed. can rely with confidence noon
their Shields.
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Major Edward Webster, Of The Massachusetts,
regiment Of Volunteers, and son Of the Hon. Da-
NAL Webster, died at ST. Angel, near the city Of
Mexico, about The 22d Of January last. His re-
mains are to be sent home.
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EF IT. Y. D, PALMER ! ssrni Gor hi
paPer. Il IL cisiss ~ Philadelphia, New Yorl
Boston. ana Baltimore.
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Important to Guardians.

RY attending to the Contents of the 18th and
~ 10th Sections Of the INV Chspi. Revised
Statutes, at next coafs, they will save cost to
themselves, and relieve the Clerk Of avery painful
duty. ~
All Guardians falling to renew their bonds, and
make their returns according to Law, viii be is
sued against, after next court.
j. ALLISON, C. C. C.
February Is. IT,
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J. Hsrsman. Gensra4 Agent Of the = NOrtl
carosina Mutual Insurance Company has aIiv
ia IN lIIl.hoEuush and Is prepared % efSec, insu
rance asains Gre, gFss al kinds o. property. HI
may bc found q The Hotel Of A. G. Murdoch
esl.
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Godey,s Ladx,s Hook

SoueS's Astuy DuuA.-Ah c Mdfca
Number Of this work is richly adorned with ca
|pita mczzotint engraving, entitled Lobster Sauce
and beautiful picture Of Wandering Life in the
East, besides plate Of the FASHIONS, an engrav-
ling u church, model cottages, crotchet work,
1 sc. The reading matter, ~ usual all original,
and BY good writer's.
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HOGAN & THOMPSON,
WHOLESALE
Booksellers, Stationers,
AND PUBLISHERS,
NO. so North Fourth street,
PHILADELPHIA,

A NN0uNCE to their friends, and to Mer
= chants generally, than fheir stock Of Books
and Stationery Cor the coming business srzsons Of
ls4e will he larger and hsfteT aSsorfad than af
any former period. II will emssace every article
in the trade which is required Cor the sales Of tbs
country iRerrisnt.
In consequence Of the change In fheIr terms
Of selling. they are enabled TO offer SCHOOL
and MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS, BLANK
BOOKS, PAPERS, &c. At prices so greatly ne
dnced from former rates, as 10 make il the inter
est Of oil who deal in these articles to purchase
from their stock
Hitherto the system ofcrediiing small amount.
has involved an expense in their collection. and
as II. ~ i. now sell only Cor CASH, or such ne.
gotiable notes as are sure 10 be paid in bank AZ
their maturity, the saving to those who choose 10
deal in this manner will be very considerable
per centagc on their purchases
Few dealers in the country bfy mora ,h.v
1900 worth Of stationery in season. many n.
' &c s.- To;;i0 lct s..-.cc tnan
one-iourth Of that amount. There is not deal.
er, therefore, who visits Philadelphia who would
Ne 'aeonsenlenced by paying these small sums in
Cash. and rs each can save money by doing SO,
H. d +. believe they are offering 40 inducemeut
which viii gladly he embraced hy those Uho make
their purchases in Philadelphia. Those who en-.
ter into such an arrangement will be enabled "a
sell at prices much below their former rates al
home, and win consequently reap larger aggre.
gate profit from the increased amount of their
sales
Having Printing Office for copperplase and
type work. and an extensive Bindery, II. g. II.
are prepared "a GIL orders from Banks and Public
Offices, when forwarded through merchants, at
extremely low prices.
FEBRUARY 8. is--4w
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1he siisriaes have 6Isd npsn smother
day &c the grand burst np af wnrldly sf.
f4ins- Il is TO eeme n MAY neal. when.
seeafding Ia their roniempiasiunz. sI,e
wsad adj he Goo ye@ss nf ace en eer-
izln. and all take ils blow nus. They
are getting ready for i a I.esoy. Men
YORK
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HARDw RE .

A4k& &&g w ~ N "A .
lust received hy The subscribers. . senersl
~ sappy Il EnSksA sad AH,ericaa Hare
ware sn1 cutlery, Gums. Pistols ara
Rifles, which they viii sell 20 Country Bier.
chants atSay low prices. on liberal terms. ThsH
assortment conprises
Tranes saa sis Chains,
Me~anlg Hoes. Manure FoFks. ~ ~
Anyils. Vices. and Smiths Hammers
Brass and EnsmcIled Preserving keries
Locks and Iatches IN great variety.
Bone. Bsck and Ivory Handle KNIVES and
Forks. Pocket KNIVES and RaIors. with relebnlcd
devices marked shcreon, Rough and Ready, Bue-
ma Vista, Monterey, &c. and evrD other article
belonging 10 the business; and respectfully az
the Mcrchsnss Of this vicinity 10 favor them with
cali when they neat sisit he ciiy.
WIN. +. HOWELL. & Co
No. ISL Market Street.
Philadelphia, Feb. ie4s. Is
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obituary.

Died, in this place, on Saturday evening last
Mr.. THosAs ADAss, aged about so years.
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Songs for the Pe0ple.-The March
number Of this work has been received. Its cha.
racter continues to be well sustained both In the
selections Of music and in the ornaments with
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slAA hssisnsl asn RAsn ar,y. hsuJsl
EleisJs - - Iiosls1.,l - sn.s o s.,
~. ~ = p1.isls 81 cpezs3..s Prsly -
g kHrL PIkEz.s y c. ,. ZisA.r a 60