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A ASHLAND, Sept. 10. rs

My Dear Sir:---I duly received your
very kind official letter, transmitting III"
proceedings OF a public meeting, held
at the Slash Church, IN Hanover county,
at which they did me the honor TO pro.
poe my name as candidate for the
Presidency, in terms highly flattering and
complimentary.
recognise, among the perlons assem-.
bled on that occasion, many names with
which, in my youthful days, l was very
familiar and extremely intlnate-asso-
cates at school, playmates, neighbors,
friends.-The Slash Church, too, where
the aSsemblage took place, recalls many
early and agreeable recollections, a, be-
ing that at which l received large part
OF my imperfect education.
Regarding these proceedings as the
ahcctionate expression OF the esteem.
attachment and confidence of my old
companions. or their descendants, have
never received any similar documents
with more qualification, or with senti-
me,ts or more profound gratitude; and I
presume that it was in that sense that the
proceedings occurred, and were tansnlt.
ted by you to me.
Considered as serious and formal
presentation of my name to the people
of the United States, as a cannidate for
the Presidential Office, am sure that
you will not be surprised at my saying
that it is impossible forme to accept the
nomination.
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.9no'icr Chester County Bank Robert
Another notorious old fellow Ben. Pratt,
was brought TO Phiadelp hia from Pii'sburs,
charged with being concerned; with half G
lozeu others, in the robbery OF Dr. Darling
ton pre,iden, Of the Chester COUNTY (Pa)
Bank Pratt it's expected, is in custody Of
mos, of the money. He was found in ,hr
northern par! OF Ohio. This is the same
party concerned il the robbery of Messr-.
Livingston s; Wells Express, some few
years snre at Rochester; and which they
succeeded in compromising in the most
mysterious manner.
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A TEMPERANCE TowH. We learh from
tie IIager,iown News, that in the sale or
lease Of los for building at Woverton; the
sale or manufctnre ofspri,uous liquors by
the purchaser or his tenan, is prohibited un-
per penalty ofa forfeiture of his title 10 The
pr,per,y The ioun lers of the place are lie.
lermined to have Il temperance town. ifpos
s!ble-- Il refuge to which the poor dHiuled
victims OF incompetence in other places can
fee from temptation.
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Latest Accents by the Acadia.
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Nav Eoak, Sept. %. p. NJ.
IN" private account. BY The acshi. .rs hs.a
lcce'vtd mere. Ihey embrace transactions "a
Lirerpno! On the 9th, up to the momfnt OF her
sailing. On that day there was all improved
feeling in breadsiutis. Best American Flour wac
firm At SIS per hl.-Indian Corn advanced SIS
per quarter OF $50 lbs. and was finn at ass IL
36s, Wheat had also advanced 4d per 10 lbs.
barrng's circular states that Rice i,aA declined
CONSIDERABLY, ANA the market was dali. The
snpply Of Carolina j. light. Sales Of new rough
lurpcntno al 9, aiott AMI spirir, do at SOS.
iha private letters have come to hand in New
York, and are cons teFru mach more iav0Tab!s
THAN the published accounts.
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SecnErs REVEALED. Mr.. Summer. laldsr
,mouo the Boston ahoiitionists, showing in ths
course of a recent speech that an attomJt was
made last fall to form Northern party with
Messrs Van Buren,. Cunbreeng. Preston King,
and other superseded mem5ers OF tho ole Albany
Regency, Mr.. Wilmo,, J. =. II 'le and others;
and that they failad in an effort to secure the All
oC John @ ,ii.cy Adams know the IN too
wei! to be in any way concerned in their an'i-
,ious schemes
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1848-09-30

WlLMor's Dl,rRlcr. The Taylor men in
Sus lnehaana, Tlo.a, and Bradford have
nominated Henry W. Tracy for Congress
Tie Locof cos Wilmot and Brewster, AMI
br,wcer the two Tracy stands good
chance of being e.ected.
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G. Tayior'S letter 10 the EnGc-
pendent TayiCr E'ars5 OF Mary
land

land.
The following is tie .cHnr from Gen
Ia, or. 10 committee Of The ale l,depeh
dent Taylor of Ma ylMd, which was pc
scented to The convention of that party, held
in Baltimore, in July last bnl which was
withheld from publication inUccordance with
a request from Gen. Taylor, con'al1ed in
the leuer-i he convention ii viii be re-
memhera /, placed hIs letter III the bands
o, VIM. H. Collins, Esq, with instructions
to furnish a copy for publication 'wheI-
ever Gen Taylor or any OF hi. authorized
hiend-, shall ask for tie stme for that pur-
pose" The Hon, Reverdy johnson: hay
ng received letter from Gen. Taylor, All
lhori ,lng him at his discretion TO cal for
this letter, il has been delivered 10 hjm by
Mr.. Collins. and Mr.. J. gives the following
reason for lis publications.
sEihe failure heretofore 10 give The led er
to the public, because ola request to that
eHec, from the General himself; uneXpain
ed by his motive for making it, has, with
some given rise TO susp: cions thai ii contain
ed mater derosaory TO his frankneas and
integrity. These | deem ,dne to him TO
have dispelled, AID know no mole so Ger
tain to accomplish it, as giving the letter
itself"
The following is the letter.
BATON ROGUE, La, June goth 1873
Gan,lemen:-I have the honor to ac-
knowledge the receipt of your polite COM
municalion OF the 18th instant, calling my
attention 10 certain statements, relative TO
my position before the county as a candl-
date for the Presidency, which are represcn
ted 10 have been made in the Wing Nation
al Convention recently held in Philadelphia
penlng the action Of that body. 10y Judge
Saunders, of Louisiana, in the name Of the
delegation from that State, and requesting
TO be informed whether suck statements
were made by my authority. have 10 IN
form you in reply, that on their way TO thai
Convention judges Winchester and Saun-
de.s, o! the Louisiana Delegation, --wh D
have been for many years my PERSONAL
friends and neiohbors, --Wrote 10 me re-
guessing my views. before the meeting OF
| the Convention, as 10 the course desired
my friends 10 pursue III thatb ody. In two
communications addressed 10 them IN reply
| informed them in substance, that al my
distance from the scene, ii would be quite
impossible Tor me to give any specific in
s'rucions upon tie subject, tina, many ques
tons or contingencies might arise, during
the action Of the Convention, the character
of which could moi iorete!l, and that ,hey
mus, therefore. assn me the responsibility
| of acting for me,-,hat | ielt my honor
and interest safe in their hands, aud tia
whatever they should see fiji to do,
would most cordially approve.
substantially informed them, further
that unless they should discover an eviden
dis position to treat me unfairly, which
hsd no reason for snprosioe it would b
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1848-09-30

Tte Mormon Tcn,pie at Nanvoo hes
not "cNaiiy been ruc'lnssd Cor Proies-
an I"ro'"&''" Sean lazy, as was reported,
bat only ;.,e refusal OF ii obtained xilh -
y'cw F"t-e ,.e means Of purchase among
christians re-iiin. a, the East
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1848-09-30

Spors ON THE Sun. A correspondent Of tho
Alexandria Gazette states that there is an unu-
sual.. number Of spots at present visible on ths
suns disc. One dark cavern in particular, nov
nca the centre of the SUM- and distinctly visible
through a smoked glass, is ,tpm"rds Of srty thou
sand mites in diameter THIS will be visible nor
about week longer. Besides this, there are a.
bout four other large clusters.
GREAT BARBECUE IN Ono We learn nom
the Cincinnati Times that the Taylor men OF
OHIO are ,anking extensive pre- parat'ons to give
Tom Corwm ii Grand Barbecue entertainment,
ct Hamilton, on Thursday, the 5th OF ctober.
magnificent Ok. weighing 1000 lbs. has besn
purchased and will be roasted on the occas'on-
lso, Virgin Heifer, Hogs Sheep, &c. Hon.
Henry CIuy is 10 be oas o lie osatos' OH the "c'
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INDEPENDENT, CANDIDATES. Jas. sAu's5n-
~. loco. ia running as an independent Can
diaa,e for TIE State Senate in Caroline CO.
Mr.. JOIN Cha m5ers, whig,is all ndeaa1
den, candidate for the SlertfAly in q ,eea
Annes.
Mr.. NJ Nj Dean is an independent cam
dilae fN Sheriff in Dorchester county.
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For The Cecil Whig.
LIN ES TO

How sink the hopes of childhood under
Gath'ring years of constant care!
And oliyhtcd hearts are rv'n asunder
Ere the lip can breatl, "iorbear;"
Yet there is somthlng left. TO waken
Thoughts to tell Of what we lost,
When from o?rclaSp the prize is taken,
Which our young hearts cherished most.
Of lh'avalanche from the mountain
Sweeps, with ruin in its trail,
And 'w!alms the ling 'rer near the fountain
Swcc,lv sprinerg in the vale;
And careless youths oft wander needless,
And for pleasure, dangers brave,
Until the cry that warns is needless,
For the warning cannot save.
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BRr,cu OF PROMISE OF MARRrAsE.-Wc learn
from Tin, Chestcrtown News, that Mrs. So rah
Campbell obtained verdict in Kent county
Court last week, OFFS 800 damages from Sam
uel Riassod, ior b.each OF p'om'te OF mar
rilrc
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1848-09-30
Port DcpDsi'. Sept. 22nd, N8.
Letter from Mr. Clay to the Virginians

The Richmond papers Of Friday
morning publish the following letter
from Mr. Clay to to the President of
what is known as the "Slash Conven-
ton"
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

SENATOR BoRLAND.-The late Major-from
Arkansas, has published an address to the peo-
pie of his State, announcing himself as can
didate for election by the Legislature to the
seat in the United States Senate which ne now
holds by appointment from the Governor. In
this address he promises to give his attention
to the claims of the volunteers and to con-
stitutional system Of internal improvements.
The address is very severe on portion OF the
democracy, which it charges with fondness
for the "spoils" without having the courage
to fight the battles to secure the ''victors,
and it thus concludes in reference to them
GAS man, respect and love my fellows.
As Democrat, bow. to the people. But
am no idolator to pay homage at the shrine Of
any individual, and least of all, those painted
puppets of Office, in whose fabrications have
borne part-perhaps too great part"
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

HOUSES TELEeRAPH.--We copy the follow
ing from the Baltimore Americah Of last Tues
day:
We saw yesterday a sample of the work
done by this admirable invention. The COM
munication is printed distinctly, in capital let
tiers, so plainly that he who runs may read
The line is in full operation daily between N.
York and Philadelphia, and has as much bust
ness to do as it can dispose of. We learn
that line is first to be extended from New
York to Boston, and then from Philadelphia to
Baltimore. The N. Y. Herald has the follow
ing notice Of the Telegraph:
s'Hou8e's TclegrGph.-There was an expert
ment tried on the telegraph letter print of Prof.
House, yesterday, between this city and Phil
adephia, and the result was most satisfactory.
By a fair test,s they were enabled to print one
hundred and seventy letters per minute, all of
which were perfectly plain and legible. A
number of business communications were yes-
terday transmitted, and the answers were re-
ceived in the shortest space of time; in one
case not more than minutes elapsed before
answer was received. The wires have been
successfully carried acoss the North river, and
at an enormous expense. The whole length of
the wire reaching across the river is 400 feet,
and the longest wire in the world without an
intermediate support. The same telegraph has
been adopted in eight kingdoms of Europe,
and is considered the most perfect yet discov-
ered"
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

UNION MAGAzINE.-We Were wrong the
other day'in supposing the obliging Publisher
of this popular and valuable monthly had for
ceived, and beautiful one it is, equal to any
that have preceded it. The names o contribu-
tors to this number present an array of talent
that cannot be surpassed in the Union, and
who, in connection with the gifted editress
are fast winning reputation for the work thai
will be the envy of older but less deserving
magazines. We again commend the Union
Magazine to the public, as every way worthy
of an immense patronage.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

LORD JOHN RUssELL.-A letter from the cor
respondent of the New York Courier, under
date of l4th of April, has these paragraphs:
Lord John Russell is clearly behind the age.
The opinion on the subject which have repeat
eddy expressed gains daily confirmation. Had
he, after the outbreak in Paris stated his inten-
ton to set aside the present unpopular income
tax, and substitute property tax; or had he
even proposed to modify the system of appor-
tioning the present impost; had he brought for
ward law giving vote to every person,
household or not) who paid certain amount
of direct taxation to the uses of the State; but
he proposed to extend the elective franchise
by creatin z voter out OF every man liable to
do militia duty or to be a special constable; had
he permitted SO much OF the repeal of the
Union as to have allowed of an Irish Parlia-
ment in Dublin, where the members might
have spoken to their hearts content Cor eaten
each other up if they liked IT'D or had he I'M
dertaken to allow one stage of every bill in its
passage through Parliament TO be voted upon
by ballot, he might have gained great popular
strength and would have shown some states
manlike genius. But has been merely solicit
tous to bring forward those measures which
would receive the concurrence of Sir Robert
Peel, he has thrown away chances which sell
dom fall to the lot of even a Prime Minister
Secure in his majority of the Representatives,
he thinks onlyof bringing forward measures
which have been prepared months ago in the
Government offices, and does not seem TO no.
tice the great change which has come over
mems minds since the advent of republican
ideas in Paris. He moves on in the same mill
horse round as far as legislation is concerned,
as ifhis blood had never been excited by the
stirring events of the day. repeat he is clearly
behind the age.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25
UNION OF ROMAN CATHOLIC AND PRorEsrANs

UNION OF ROMAN CATHOLIC AND PRoTEsTANs.
In Germany, las appears from European pa
pers.) the cause ofreligious liberty is especial
ly advanced by political revolution. At vi
emma the abolition of differences of creed in
respect of political rights was one of the earli-
est of the popular rally cries. Thus about
fourscore notables of the city of Augsburg, hall
Roman Catholics and half Protestants, having
met TO establish common understanding res
pecting the communal elections and admins
tration, resolved to put an end to religious
the future-a decision which was afterward Of
fcially confirmed.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

MOB RocKETs.-It is stated in some of the
English papers, that the greatest activity is
manifested in the departments at Wooiwich,
in preparing rockets of peculiar description,
suitable to street warfare. An exchange says
that these destructive missiles, when thrown
amongst mass of persons in confined places,
are certain to produce the most frightful re-
suits. We understand that they are being pre-
pared to meet the outbreak in Ireland, and a
great quantity that are completed, will be
shipped off for that country Immediately; the
same specimen of rocket was used with fearful
effect in the recent Carlist contest in Spain.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

HARD WoRK.-After the excitement of the
Chartist Demonstration on Monday, 10th Of
April, Mr.. Fergus 0Connor attended and
spoke in the House of Commons. Before the
debate was through, however, it seems, he
sank down with fatigue, and was found fast
asleep on one of the benches, just after vote
had been taken on minor question. His
case was reported to the Speaker, and he wal
awakened and required to vote. The Honor
able member voted with the Ayes, which caus
ed much merriment, it being contrary to hi
former vote and on the side of Ministry.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25
CITY OF EVANSVILLE:
SATURDAY MORNING, MAY 20.
a REAsoNARLE PRoposAL.-As it ignc

A REASONABLE PRoPosAL.-As it is now
certainly ascertained that neither Mr.. CLAY nor
Gen. TAYLOR is acceptable to the Government
organ at Washington, as the Wing candidate
for President, the Alexandria Gazette proposes
that the Wing Convention about to assemble
at Philadelphia, should, previous to their ac-
ton, appoint committee to wait upon the
editor of that journal and enquire who loill
suit him! As it isofimportance thatheshould
be satisfied and gratifed and as he seem tc
take so much interest in the matter, as bushes:
peculiarly of his concern, and in which he
has right to NEEDLE, we trust, with the Ga
zette, that the suggestion will not be overlook
ed
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

An IRISH PIKE.-The Charleston Patriot de-
-scribes the Irish or Graphic Pike, and those
who recollect the deadly results of its use in
former times by the Irish peasantry, and reflect
that it has again been recommended as supe-
rior implement to the gun, may feel curious to
know its construction. The staff of this for
Enidable weapon is nine feet long and the blade
of the pike one foot more. To the foot of the
blade next the staff is affixed a cross piece Of
IRON terminating at one side in hood and al
the other in heavy battle axe. So that the
instrument may be used for cutting down q:
well as thrusting.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

there was an understanding among certain lead
ing men in high station, that Gen. Scott was
to be sacrificed for the benefit firstly of the pa
ty, and secondly for that of the immortal Gid
con Pillow, the particular friend and protegt
of James x. Polk. But Pillow had not sense
enough to keep within bounds, and, by over
acting his part, ruined the plot. The mis-
sion of Trist was probably a part of the
scheme, but wnen he found out Pillows true
character, had wit enough to keep clear o.
him.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

The ENGLISH ARIsTocRAcY.-It is reported
through variety of English channels, that the
aristocracy of England and Europe, to the num-
Der probably, of several thousands who hereto
fore have spent their summers and autumns in
France, Germany and Italy, intend hereafter
to make their visits to the United States by the
steamers. This we think probably is correct,
at least in part. The unsettled condition of
the Concinent of Europe, will most proba bly,
render sojourn ofthe English nobility in those
countries which have heretofore been visited
by them, unpleasant, and the migratory habits
indulgedin for centuries, by the British aristo-
crazy, will induce them to spend part of their
time ubroad. There are probably few coun-
tries in the world where they can spend their
time more pleasantly, and with greater profit
to themselves, than in this, viewing our mag
nifcent Mountains, Lakes. Rivers, Cata1acts,
Valleys, &C., all of which nature, as if to &C.
lipse every other portion of the globe, has
formed on the most grand and sublime scale
But will the influx of the aristocracy Of the
old world he ofany advantage to US? Surely
not, if the people ape those proud lords, and
endeavor to build up in this favored land, {. di-
vision in society. For ourself, we love the
simple, gentlemanly, social condition of our
truly democratic government, and nothing
could injure the nation more than to be flood
ed by these foreign lords, provided they be al
lowed to bring with them their manners and
customs, and find followers in this republic
But while we entertain little fear of them, we
certainly would much rather witness another
kind of emigration, viz: the industrious and
moral classes of the old world.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

CO Those who have been sanguine that
peace would result from the treaty made by
Mr.. Trist, we fear are to be greatly disappoint-
ed. Every information received from Mexico
convinces us that there will be no peace. A
correspondent of the N. o. Picayune, writing
from Orizaba under date of the Oath uit says
"Peace stock is very low, and it is to be feared
it will be much lower in few days. think
the guerrillas are again organizing. The ar
mistice is more TO be regretted the longer il
lasts. The authorities presume upon it very
much-even asking rent for the quarters oul
troops occupy"
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

ISLAND OF VANcoUvER.-Mr. Palmer, late o.
Indiana, who has explored the country NORTH
the Columbia river, says that Vancouver's Is
land is as large as Great Britain, and contains
all the natural resources 10 make it the seat Of
empire ola great nation. He also states thai
country north of latitude 49 presents many de-
sirabe tracts, rivers, valleys, timbers, fisheries
and har bors,-which will in time, render
the country most valuable to an enterprising
people.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

0EThe workmen broke ground on our
wharf on yesterday. AS soon as the water
falls sufficiently it is the intention of the con-
tractors to place large number of hands on
the work and rush it through to completion
Certainly two, and perhaps three blocks, will
be finished this summer.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

CONNECTICUT SENAToRs.-A caucus of the
Wing members of the Connecticut Legislature
have agreed upon Roger S. Baldwin and Tru-
man Smith as their candidates for the United
States Senate. As the Wings have majority
in both branches of the Legislature, the nomi-
nation is equivalent to the election.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

Letters from YUcATAN to the 18th of April,
state that the Indians have elected King, I'M
der the name of Tutulriu, which was the
name of their King or Chief before the conquest
of the Spaniards. He was crowned in thesfa-
nous ruins of Chichen TIA on the 9th of April.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

ALABAMA.-It is stated that several marble
quarries have been recently opened in Tale
dega county, and that competent judges have
pronounced the marble to be the finest which
has yet been found in America. Some of the
quarries furnish white, and others variegated
marble, finely adapted for mantles, furniture,
&c.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

1t is believed thatan election occurred in Vir-
ginia some time last month. The few &C.
counts we have received are unfa vorable to the
Wings who seldom succeed in the high aristo
Iy abroad engaged in the herring fishery. As
the landholders only vote in Virginia it is sup
posed the locos have carried the legislature as
they always can.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

RESULT OF THE VIRGINIA ELEcTIoN.-In the
last Senate of The Virginia Legislature, the
Democrats had majority of 10. In the next
Senate they will have majority of IL. On
joint ballot, the democratic majority will be
81.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25

@Louis Philippe once taught school in
Switzerland, and afterwards in this country
For the last eighteen years he has been trying
to teach f:French;" but ''the boys" not liking
their master, ''hustled him out"