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TROPHIES FOR WEST POINT.

Ii was mentioned in the papers, some time ago,
that General ScoTT had presented TO the Military
Academy variety Of trophies taken in the Mex
can war. We copy the following correspondence
relative to the donation from the Courier and
Enquirer:
WEsr PoIsT, SEPTEsBER IL, Is4s
SIN offer, through you 10 the United States Military
Academy sections Of flag stas taken BY the gallan,
army Of the United States in tho campaign commenced M
Vera Cruz and terminated in the capital of Mexico.
-Four other stalls captured with the strong works yiz=
the strenched camp Of Contreras, The convent of Ciur-
Jusco, the Jidge-kead Of Chpuusco, and ne citadel OF
Nsrco, divided into small individual trophies by or
officers and before my wishes the subject had become
known TO the parties.
OF all captured ags colors &C. were as national
trophies, sent to Washington
The following inscriptions have been placed the respeo
tive objects:
|. "Par Of the flagstaff Of the Castle Of san Juan do
Uua, Vera Cruz, taken by the American army March "a
ls47."
2. "Part Of the flagstaff Fort San Isgo, Vera Cruz
taken by the American army March 20, ls47"
g. Part of the dag staff Of For Conception, Vera Cruz
taken BY the American army March 30, ls47."
A. Part Of the gsaf Of Ceuo Gordo, taken by lic
American army April ls, lsi7"
S. "Par Of the flagstaff Of the Castle Of Pcroe taken
by the American army April %, lS47."
g. "Part Of the flag staff Of the Castle OF Chapuepee
| taken by the American army September l3, ls47"
T. "Part Of the flag sa Of the National Palace Of Mex
co, taken by the American army September H. ls47."
AT the foot OF each Inscription this line is added; 'tThr
plates (and capss brass) made Of the mounngs Of cap
ured muske:s."
may be worth stating that the caps and plates were mat
in the citadel Of Mexico by the mechanics our own army
Az, under Providence il mainly the Military Aca-
DENY that the United States became indebted fer hotc sil
liant achievements, and other memorable victories have
lively pleasure In rendering the trophies se nationally
TO the mother Of many accomplished soldiers and paross
IF acceptable please give them such place Of deposse in tho
Academy you may deem appropriate.
With high respect and esteem, remain yours ecuy
WINFIELD SCOTT.
Capt HENRY RREwERToS,
Superintendent U. s. Military Academy.
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.4diufdnt General JoneS's reply.

WASHINGTON, OCTOBER 2, ls4s.
DIAN Sin duly received your letter OF the goth ultmo
and having examined the article Of the Union Of Septem
Der % referred to- have hesitation in saying that al the
pay and allowances specified having been received by Ma
or General TAYLOR in strict conformity law and the
regulations OF the War Department made pursuant thereto
and are precisely such any other officer similarly situated
would have been entitled to receive.
am, sir, very respectfully, your obeden servant,
X. JONES, Adj. General.
Hon. r. JouSsoS, Baltimore, Md
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Wings.
DtnOcrats.

This statement shows that nineteen Wings and
nine Democrats were known to be elected and
the Republican adds " that we shall certainly get
five more Whig members, and probably six or
seven.''
Upon this Legislature will devolye the duty of
electing United States Senator, four Judges, Sc
cretary of State, an Attorney General, Treasurer,
Comptroller, and Register of Public Lands also
Solicitors for the different Circuits.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-21

Nor THIS TInE.-A gentleman who has Just
finished a journey through Pennsylvania says iha,
he saw several flags flying in various places, bear
ing the deceptive inscription, CAss, BUrLER, AND
THE TARIFF OF a." This game did very well in
The canvass Of 1914, but will not pass muster now
Then the song was
"oh, poor Cooney Wings, what makes you look 80 blue
We will have Polk and Dallas, and the Tariff Of AZ"
The people Of Pennsylvania were cheated once
into the support Of I.ocofoco Free-rade President,
but will not bear repetition Of the offence.
[NeW York Express
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-21

CAPITAL LLLusrRATloS.-The following capi.
tal illustration of Mr.. Van Buren's sudden love ol
freedom is from speech Of Mr.. BRADY:
"Mr Brady, ss an Illustration Of Mr. Van Borcns late
hedsy enthusiasm for Free Soil, told capital story Of an In
dian squaw, who enlisted the Smpsthies Of traveller by
bitter waings for child which, il subsequently appeared
had died twenty years before On being rcProached with de-
se the old squaw said that she knew that her papoose had
been lying in the grave twenty years, but with fresh burst
Of gtiefl she coudnt stand any longer"
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THE ELECTIONS.
PENNSYLVANIA.

Through all the recent conflicting statements re-
specting the Pennsylvania election, we have not
wavered in our confidence of the election of Cover
nor JOHNSTON, the Wing candidate. This conf
dence was confirmed last night by the receipt Of
the following telegraphic despatch from our Bati-
more correspondent:
II learn from Harrisburg direct that the official
returns are all in except Mexican county. JOHN
sToN's majority will not vary ten from 300,"
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SOUTH CAROLINA.

The following are the names of the Repre-
sentatives elect from this State to the Thirty-first
Congress
l. DANIEL WALLACE, reelected.
2. JAMES L. ORR, vice X. F Simpson.
3. JOSEPH A. WOODWARD, reelected.
4. JOHN MCQUEEN, vice Alex. d. Sims.
5. ARMIsTEAD BURT, reelected.
6. ISAAC E. HOLMES, reelected.
7. w. F. CoLcocx, vice r. b. Rheu.
Mr.. HOLMES, it is well known, has declared for
Gen. TAYLOR. OF Mr. Mcqueen, who ran in op-
position to Mr.. SINS the Charleston Mercury says
"Gen Mcqueen, il is UNDERSTOOD has not up this time
expressed any preference between the candidates for the Pre-
sidency; but is, nevertheless, decided Democrat Col.
Sims, (our former Representative in Congress- is well
known, is decidedly for Cass and Butler
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-21

VERNoNT.-As previously stated the Legislature
Of Vermont assembled at Montpelier on the 18th
instant. On that day the Senate was organized by
the choice Of Hon. joan KMBALL as President
In the House, after many ballottings, WILLIAM
G. KITTREDeE was chosen Speaker receiving lO9
votes.
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GEORGIA.

Well full returns have been al last received from
Georgia, and the Democratic majority of the popu-
lar vote (which last year was l2s9) is now 26l
We learn this from the Charleston Courier. Never
were there so many misrepresentation were
sent into Pennsylvania to influence the election
there. The Union stated that &c ,rgia had gone
for the Locos by an increased majority of 400
Richmond Whig
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OHIO ELECTION.

The uncertainty which, from the contradictory
rumors in circulation for several days past has
rested ON the result of the GoVernor's election in
the State of Ohio, would seem at last to be dissi-
pated. We received last evening, from promi-
nent gentleman in Ohio, the following telegraphic
despatch, written yesterday:
"SEABURY Ford is certainly elected Governor |;
his majority is probably about two hundred"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-21

Coon CoNmKScEsENr.-Thc steamer Empire State loft
Buio ON Friday evening for Chicago with the richest freight
and passenger bill that has yet left the former port her receipts
for passengers according the Buffalo Commercial being
between twelve and fifteen thousand dollars Her capacous
cabins were we'll filed with living multitude, and in her
pie hold was stored " much merchandise
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Superintendent U. s. Military Academy.
U. 8. MILITARY AcapEsr,

WEsT PoiST, IN. " SEPrxNRtR IA, Is4s
GESERAL; have had the honor receive your scnnu-
ncation Of this date, with the interesting memorials of The
brilliant achievements Of Mexico which YOU bay
been pleased to present to the Military Acadepy as tesi-
mona OF your appreciation Of the services Of her sons IN The
memorable conflicts between Vera Cruz and the CITY of
Mexico.
In accepting in behalf Of the institution these prsciors
trophies Of the valor and skill Of our gaan, little army
may be permitted TO advert the many evidences Won haye
given Of plerns interest in Abd Mater Correspond
ing feelings of affection and gratitude baSe been
on our part, which il has been our pride 4, e,rcc
Your recent glorious campaign in Mexico has bot served
confirm our admiration and respect and strengthen The
gard cherished toward you by the members Of this institution
Its eleces arc indebted TO you for the opportunities afforded
lnem q proving they were not unworthy ccpe1ts Of the
military education bestowed by thsir country
These trophies viii be placed temporarily 10 some
where they can he conveniently viewed by viers Wi
Point AT some future day hope to have gallery sp-
popate to and more worthy to receive these aud other ns
uonsi trophies which may be entrusted to care.
With sentiments Of high respect and esteem, renaios
General your most obejient servant
HEN. BREWERT0S,
Capt Corps Of Eng. and Sup Mil Aead
Major Gen. WISFrELp Scorr, West Point n. ~
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-21

THANKsGIvISe.-The Governor OF Maryland has
appointed Thursday, the Odd of November next,
as day Of Thanksgiving TO God, TO be kept and
observed by the good people Of Maryland.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-21

WIscoNsN.-The Presidential contest in the
eastern part Of this young State will be almost ex
cIusiveiy between TAYLOR and VAN buren, In
Western parlance, CAss is nowhere. In Racine,
which has been strongly Democratic, recent cleo
ton for Mayor resulted as follows:
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FLORIDA ELECTION.

We did not intend to publish the returns from
Florida until they were all received in official
form. But as the " Union has requested us to do
SO, we give it the benefit OF such as we have, as
follows. E..
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coNGREssMEN ELECTED IN PENNSYLVANIA

The following are the names of the gentlemen
elected to the Thirty-6rst Congress from the State
of Pennsylvania. The members of the present
Congress are also appended for the sake of COM
parison:
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-21

The Governor Of SoUTH CAROLINA has issued
his proclamation, convenng the Legislature Of South
Carolina, in extra session, on the first Monday in
November, to elect Presidential Electors on Tues
day thereafter
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-21

3lst Congress.
1. l.. G.. Levin, Native.
2. J. r. Chandler; Wing.
3. Henry d. Moore, Wing.
4. John Robbins. Dem.
5. John Freedley, Wing:
6. Thomas Ross, Dem.
Z. Jesse G. Dickey, Wing.
8. Thad. Stevens, Wing.
8. William Strong, Dem.
10. M. M. Dimmick, Dem.
IL. Chester Butler, Wing.
II. David Wilmot, Dem.
l3. Joseph Casey, Wing.
IA. G. w. Pitman, Wing.
Is. Henry Mes, Wing.
Is. ]. Y. McLanahan, Dem.
IL. Samuel Calvert, Wing.
Is. Andrew ]. Ogle, Whig
10. Job Mann, Dem.
90. r. X. Reed, Wing.
81. Moses Hampton, Wing,
%. John w. Howe, Wing,
30. Jas. Campbell, Wing.
"a. Geo. w. Smith, Wing.
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30th Congress.

outH SufhSTcso.
Lewis c. Levin, Native.
Joseph R. Ingersoll, Wing.
Charles Brown, Dem.
Charles J. Ingersoll, Dem.
John Freediey, Wing.
Samuel A. Bridges, Dem.
A. R. Mcllvainc, Wing.
John Strohm, Wing.
William Strong, Dem.
Richard Brodhead, Dem.
Chester Butler, Wing.
David Wilmoi, Dem.
James Pollock, Wing.
George w. Eckert, Wing.
Henry Mes, Wing.
J. E. Brady, Wing.
John Blanchard, Wing.
Andrew Stewart, Wing.
Job Mann, Dem.
John Dickey, Whig.
Moses Hampton, Wing.
]. w. Farrelly, Wing.
James Thompson, Dem.
Alexander Irvine, Wing.
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The of Mr.. RoBBlNs is charged the result of
gross fraud, and his right to seat will be contested
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-21

More CHANGES FOR TAYLoR.--We understand
(says the Miners JournaI that the recent Locofoco
candidate for Prothonotary, the Clerk Of the Coun-
" Commissioners, the Postmasters at Schuylkill
Haven and Orwisburg, with several other promi.
nent men in the Locofoco ranks, have come out
openly for Gen. Taylor.
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Norton, Free Soil. l....................23
Meade, Taylor. ......................lT III
Bryan, Cass ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. "a
The Free Soil party in Wisconsin il is conf
denty believed by the bes-nformed politicians, will
create such division in the Democratic ranks az
TO give the electoral vote Of the State 10 TAYLOR and
FILLMoEE.-Bu6alo Com. .4du.
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VERMoNT.-The new Legislature Of this State
assembled al Montpelier on Thursday last. Hon.
JoHN kMRALL (Whig) was chosen President of the
Senate by 10 votes out Of %. In the House, many
ballotings we're had for Speaker, without making a
choice. The last vote stood:
For William G. Ki,tredge, Taylor) IOs
For Horsto Necdham, (van Buren). ....... III
For Homer w. Heaton, (Cass). ........... 3s
Necessary to a choice, ll0. One vote taken
from either of his opponents would have elected
Mr.. Klttredge.
twill be noted that the Wings have ten to twelve
majority in the Senate, and will have no trouble in
eecting their State officers and United States
Senator.
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The PENNSYLVANIA Coal REoIoN.--Tbe vote
in the coal region Of Schuylkill county stood as
follows:
Johnston, (Whig). g)....................a
Longstreth, (Dem.) )....................l,52 ,529
Majority for Johnston ,5s2
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-21

The United States frgaie ST. Lawrence has ar
rived at Cowes from Norfolk.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-21

We had no design to extend this notice beyond
the insertion of the above extract, which friend
pointed out to us in the files Of the Union bu
meeting among our mail papers Of thc'day with one
or two articles on the same subject, we think il
proper to subjoin them:
GENERAL TAyLoR's ABnuIEs.-At large Whie
meeting in Roxbury last week, Gen. WILLIAM ri.
SUMNER presided. He said he was personally &C.
quainted with Zachary Taylor many years ago
had been on Board Of Officers with him for six
weeks a; time, and could bear testimony to his
capacity, his sense of justice, and his incorrupble
integrity. Gen. Sumner alluded to the charges
brought against Gen. Taylor by some of his oppo.
nents, of his literary incapacity, insomuch that he
was unable to write his own letters, and reruted
them in the most satisfactory manner, by exhibiting
TO the audience the celebrated letter of the General
to Gen. Gaines, which created such CONSERVATION
in Mr.. Folks Cabinet. The letter was Taylor's
own handwriting, and very closely written, cover.
ed four pages, containing but few erasures and on
ungramma.ical expression. This letter was hand
ed TO the audience, and examined with much inter.
est and curiosity by many persons present
The following is the testimony Of gentleman
Of the highest integrity and intelligence. The
Hon. BENJAMIN THOMPSON, Of Massachusetts, who
was member Of the 29th Congress. in his letter
accepting nomination for the next, refers to Gen.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

CSJ-The New York Express in n very sensible ar
tcle the subject of the Difficulties Of obtaining
Employment, observes
The main thing for young man Of talent to look
for, is not 80 much wages at first position at first
but opportunity; and when opportunity is given, it
is altogether the asprant's fault if he does make
himself indispensable to his employers, to show
him that he is far better fitted for place above that
which he fills, than the place which he is filling.
Opportunity, indeed, is oil the man Of true talent
seeks for in this world any sphere. Give him OPP
portunty, and he will the necessity for him.
self that no can disregard. Opportunity, in
short, s the tide that rolls all men to prosperity or
fame. The mechanical genius that slumbers in the
farmers chimney corner often needs but the Opportu-
NIFTY some large workshop to strike out in him the
latent sparks that may inspire matter with acll-
tiles of motion, and so crown himself with glory, as
well as with gold. But if that genius from the
chimney corner and nspres TO be foreman in the
Workshop where hundreds employed before him,
there will probably be no work for him. True gent
us however, is always humble in its aspirations 1t
Is of the strong impulse within, that it will
descend to the humbest position to obtain the oppor-
tuny TO show its power In the workshop it will
condescend to begin with duties that are servle Il
Will build the fires. sweep the rooms, if necessary
for 1t feels and knows that there is that within it.
self which occupation smother, and that waits
only for the opportunity TO shine Humility is the
Characteristic OF rising greatness.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

0JThe Cincinnati Gazette tells Of an establish
in that city for the rendering Of lard by steam
Formerly the heads, feet, and large number of 9TH
parts of the hog and of beef cattle thrown
away. Now, by the operations of high pressure of
steam, and ingenious patented method the lard
rallow from the hog beef is extracted and made
pure that rendered from any other part. The head
feet and other parts placed in lnrge tank, separ-
ated by steam. purified and drawn off, TO COM
'nand on this article high, if not higher price
that obtained from other parts That this contvance
las proved saving Of large amount of money, in
much whilst heretofore, of the vast number Of
hogs slaughtered the parts above mentioned of
value and thrown away-nou, the heads alone
command price of Ii cents and other parts pro-
portion.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

The elub introduced BY the has not met
our expectations We have given fair trial bu, the extra
ousy las no, been by corresponding efforts on the part oil
friends with few exceptions II does not and cannot under
existing circumstances oacrd fair Grafton While
sacrifice did hope thai tho
duc increase lists TO ut least several
thousands subscriptions Giving reading
after he obtained in part of the
country had hoped friends would advantage OF
the lbemty and themselves accordingly This
to degree commensurate with the plan proposed
Hence, after hat has been fair trial part shall
the of clubbing and shall adopt
ingt ms whieh will be- invnrable and permanent
FOR OUR WEEKLY PAPERS. Two olnrs a year. and the
aiays accompanying order attention M be o.
JOHN ID. DEGREES. Edfor Journal
astDecl CHAPNASs 4 sPANN. Editors State Sentinel
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26
An Ordinance i'm Relation 10 the Com
nectiOn of Rail Roads through the
CITY of ludi:ruu DOIiS

SECTION |. BE 1t ordained by the City COunci or Iadi-
dndpos That before any tract for railroad shall be allow
cd to be laid down. maintained along the
oil this city, which lie within the named South
North and West shall be requisite for The Commiss
or other DESTROYS Of locating such their
petition IN writing with the City Council setug forth DIS
uncty the route OF such proposed railroad and The kind IF
motive power designed to be used.
SEC 2 At the first meeting of the Council after such
petition shall have been received by the President Secre
tary, shall of
same, OF which the Secretary shall forthwith give al least
thirty days notice in Two public newspapers published the
city, stating the matters embraced IN such petition.
SEC s. AT the meeting OF The Council for the considera
ton of such petitions If presented WIZ
ting will received and considered owners Of
real estate street Of The city Within the limits men,
toned the first section of this ordnance along
which such RAILROAD proposed be located
Jared each petitioner stating therein Of how much property
on said street he the And If il shall appear
majority OF OF real such within the
limits named are opposed such street being used for
railroad track them the applied for
horse other than such application for such
railroad route shall be auted but the application be
for the Of power such proposed road
monstshce Of the OF oneenh Of the estate On
such street shall prevent The grant Of such application
SEC q. In such rcmonsirsDces shall
ed IN either above require 30 prevent such use
of of said streets, and il the City Council ex-
pedeni and judciOus and for the interests of the city that
such applicant shall be granted shall be lawful 90 grant
the Provided, That such shall permit
ted along Washington street, in any TO inlei
with vary from established grade any street of the
city GEO. A. CHAPMAN,
President Of the Cry Council
Attest, JAMES G. JORDAN Sec'y
Approved December 20, lSiS
s HENDERSON, Mayor
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

CANDIDATE FOR GovERNoR.-In the excitement of
the PRESIDENTIAL campaign every body forgot that we
now we on the of the State convention and
public opinion has not begun settle down on
any individual.
The Democracy have plenty Of eminent names to
choose from in every portion of the State We may
mention Robert Dale Owen, T. J. Henley Col. J. H.
Lane, John Law. Joseph A. Wright. Senator Hanne-
gan, aud Judge Chamberlain, oil of whom have been
spoken of in connexion with the Office The Office is
of vastly more Importance to the people than to the in
dlvdual who may be selected to fill it, the Legislature
IN streak of economy. having made it about pro-
htabe to be boot black. 1t matters therefore
little, who that Isl that he is capable, honest
and good Democrat Any such man shall have our
hearty support.-GoShen Democrat.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26

CT Marietta Smith. the missing school misress-a
beautiful and Interesting young grl-who, 1t will be
recollected mysterlously disappeared from her home
and friends some time ago. has been discovered. II
appears that she. on leaving home, first made her why
to the State of Maine, and after remaining there for
time returned to Boston
She next sought mantua maker, and upon dlsclo-
sing her ans and desires. agreed with her learn
the business, and accordingly in for u regular mp
premiership. She continued In this vocation for some
time, unobtrusve and unobserved assiduously attend
ing to her duties. Her almost distracted mother az
ter many days Of painful suspense and anxiety. final
ly obtained clue 10 her location Without delay she
sta ted in pursuit and arrived in Boston to-day where
she found her long lost child
The recognition of each other was instantaneous
and the feelings of JOY and gadness manifested
the occasion were, Ii is said indscrbaby exciting.
After congratulating and embracing each other. the
mother asked the daughter If she would return home
with her, to which she willingly assened
1t is pleasing part of this little wild romance to
relate that the ruant young lady has, while absent
from home. and supposed by her friends To have been
either dead or ruined, behaved herself in the most ex
emplary and prudent manner. preserving a character
untainted by the rude world through which she passed
alone and unprotected
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-26
snteCOuveutiOu!

Are our friends alive 10 the Importance OF our next
State Convention Are they prepared Are the del
egates selected and such will attend These are
important queries and every democrat in the State is
interested to see that they attended to- No time
is to be lost We have willy foe, and consequently
it behooves us not to sleep arms, because We
feel flushed with victory