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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-26

BALTIMoRE July rs, 1S49.
The funeral obsequies In honor Of the late exPresi
dent Polk took place at Monument Square this even
ing. During the whole day the national flag was dis
played at half mast from the shipping in port and all
public places throughout the city. All business was
suspended and the stores closed at o'clock The
bells of the churches toled and minute guns fred
from to T. The weather was mied and beautiful.
Col. Solomon Hillen Jr. ofciated Chief Marshal,
and the military Of the city, under Brig Gen. Childs,
were out in strong and made imposing appear
ance.
Shortly after 7 o'clock Judge LIE GRAND ascended q
stand erected for the purpose and pronounced glow
ing eulogy upon the life and character of Mr.. Polk
He referred to the humble origin Of the deceased He
commenced said the orator. in the world friendless,
and by his energy aud force Of character rose,
step by step, to the most exalted post in the world
He asserted that Mr. Polk had always been firm and
consistent always attentive to his duties acquittng
himself credtably in all the important trusts which
the partially of his eountrymen had from time to time
committed to him lie alluded to what he called Mr..
Folks successful ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS glory Of the
Mexican warhe great accession territory resulting
therefrom-the settlement Of foreign diculties-and
finally leaving the country in state Of great pros
perity. He spoke feslingy Of his exalted private
worth his kind hearted charitable nature and his calm
and resigned exit from ameng the living The pcrora-
ton Of Judge l.. extremely beautiful and touching.
1t Is estimated that from 20 900 to 600 present
ON the occasion
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-26
The Cholera and the Quarantine Laws OF

BosToS, July 25-oP.M
The brig Eliza Burgess, Capt Bowers, which cleared
at this port the goth Of June for San Juan de los Re-
medios Cuba Portland returned this morning. With
her outward bound cargo the authorities Of San Juan
having refused allow her to land her cargo In
quence of the cholera raging in this city Of which
had reached the authorities. Captain Bowers laid OF
the port FIVE days, and then ordered to Havana,
but he preferred returning to this port.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-26

DIR and Mrs Scott, Mis-. Taylor Mr. and Mr: Ianwsrt and
Parr infant nurse Mr. and Mrs Bruce, Messrs Hoffman,
Chandler Morgan, Wright, Track Cook, Strange Baker.
Montesgueiep Nicholson. Lord, Nelson Curtis Dupont,
Br.rn, Brewster, Fraser simonds Harley sessadoris,
(hearer Of deraches Beck Kemp Hutton, Kennsrd, DR.
bougal Brown, Rsmstop, Bsrklie, Porter. Gillian Obj
bon Martins johnson sche Lawrence. Patti Thorn,
Davidson Thomson Herts Congraye Wall Ullman Rofe,
Carmichael Rover Gardiner and about ~ others, whose
nan illeaitle.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-26

CANADIAN AFFAIRs.-The famous British league,
about which SO much has been said and sung, met
yesterday, in Kingston, Upper Canada for the pur-
pose Of taking into consideration the state of her
Majesty's North American colonies. From what
we have heard and read of the temper of the torres
Of Canada, we are prepared to hear of very ex-
citing discussion between that portion of the dele
gates to the league in favsr of annexation to the
United States, and that in favor of federal union
of all the British possessions on this continent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-26
Stealing a Canal Boat-Thc Fire Compa-
MES, &C.

PIrrsnrucH, July Is, 1sIo.
A keel beat owned by the Lake Erie aud Michigan
line stolen from its wharf last night and taken
beyond the city Point Bar where II roofed and
set on fire. The Of the loss sustained by the
outrage Is not aseertaIncd.
Fire companies have been organized In Allegheny by
the citizens, in four wards The new system works
we'll.
The weather Is cloudy, with the appearance Of rain.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-26
TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.
Intelligence from the South.

Defaleatien OF the Cashier OF the Canal
Bank or New Orleans-Departure OF the
Steamship Alabama for Chagres-Anairs
In Tsxas-Keport OF the Expedition TO
Ell PassO-Fatai Arrays, Sc
New OsLEANs July 20, 1S49.
The cashier Of the Canal Bank OF New Orleans is
ported to be defaulter in the sum Of $120 900 to
$1SO0C0.
The steamship Alabama, for Chagres, has left with
five hundred passengers.
By the arrival yesterday, of the steamer Palmetto,
Capt Smith, have Galveston dates to the 18th, and
from othel points Of Texas to the 18th.
The canvass is going warmly for the August
elections and candidates for the different offices
addressing the people at different places throughout
the State.
DR. j. s. Ford, Of the army, has made report Of his
expedition from Austin to FL Paso He made the jour-
ney in % days, by the nearest road. Dr. Ford COM
puted it to be 5s5 miles He went out by Indian
camps the Colorado, following this to its
head hence crossing tributary Of the Choco Blue
River to its main branch; hence to Meas, which he
followed 90 miles; then struck off 45 miles, when he
made Foyah swift stream As feet wide and Is inches
deep travelled hence for the northern end of Payment
to Puerto Casrso upwards of so miles to the Eagle
Tail Pass which is 10 miles fran the Rio Grande-mak
ing 100 in all to FL Paso.
Trade with San Antonio was considerably depressed,
in consequence Of Indian forays but the loss in
Q measure compensated for by trade with the army
Dr. Ford has made report Of the expedition from
Austin to FL Passo. The journey was accomplished in
thirty days, the distance by the nearest route
being computed at $50 miles.
Another party Of typographical engineers has been
by General Harvey to explore the route to FL Passo'
by the head waters of San Saba.
A project is on foot, ana subscriptions have been
opened at Henderson, Texas for clearing out the Sa-
bine River and making navgable for steamboats, Of
the ordinary size.
An ARRAY occurred at La Grange, between man by
the Of Bostwick and General Mayfeld, which
out Of q difficulty at special election in which
the former killed. Bostwick threatened to take
Mayfeld's life, upon which struggle ensued and the
parties were for the time separated. Subsequently,
however, Bostwick fired at Mayheld without effect;
Mayfeld returned the fire, which took effect in the
breast Of Bostwick killing him Immediately General
Mayfeld delivered himself up to the authorities.
Another ARRAY occurred in the town of Rusk, on the
Sd ult, in which General Joseph l.. Hogg killed
by Rufus Chandler.
The Texas Star, states that parties have gone to
the Washington Mountains in search Of gold which is
said to exist there in abundance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-26
Fire at Prince Edwards Isinnd-Flre In
the Forest, sc.

Bosros, July s5-s P. NJ.
The st. Johns papers Of yesterday have come to
hand Accounts from Prince Edwards Island to Juno
18th state that twenty houses destroyed at
that place by fire on the wednesday previous and
that one persisted in the flames.
Thirty-two fires counted burning between st.
Johns River and rictou n. S. The whole country was
completely enyeloped In smoke.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-26
Later from vaipe raiso-Ch,iian Vessels for
CalifornIa-Frcights.

Bosro,, July 2-sP NJ.
Later accounts from Valparaiso were received here
to day and ,ac that nearly all the Gillian vessels
had taken their parture from that port for Cafor
ria Fr,shts coastvise quoted SIS $50 per ton.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-26

SAILING OF THE STEAMSHIP NIAGARA-The royal
mail steamship Niagara, Captain Ryne, sailed at
IL o'clock, yesterday, for Halifax and Liverpool
A list of her passengers will be found In another
column. She takes out 81 COS in specie.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-26

THE MUTINY ON BOARD SHIP MEMNoK We re-
ceived several Geographic dispatches last evening
announcing a mutiny on board the ship Men,
non, on her passage to California. The details
of the mutiny were published in yesterdays
Herald
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-26

From NASSAU, n. P.-We have received our
files of the Royal Gasette and Bahama Herald to
the 18th instant, inclusive. They contain nothing
Of ,ptar.st
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-26
News from California

The steamship Crescent City, Captain Stoddard,
is now due from Cnagres, via Kingston, Jamaica
There is reason to believe that she will bring two
or three weeks later intelligence from San Fran
cisco. The Panama and Oregon probably arrived
at Panama before the c. G. left Chagres
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-26
Is,Ig Mary Alice.

BaLrNort, July Is, 1870
The despatch from Baltimore, Of the oath, stating
that the chooner Mary Alice from Halifax had pat In
there in distress should have read put In at hey
West the 9th, in distress"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-26

Bosros, July SIS r. NJ.
The funeral ceremonies paid to the memory Of the
late ex.Prcsident James X Folk, took place to day
The procession large, orderly and attractive and
as far as we could learn, everything passed OF without
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-26
The Steamship Canada.

DosroS, July Us NJ
The Royal Mail Steamship Canada, from Boston.
arrived at Halifax on the 18th ut after passage Of
N hfur
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-26

IsoUksrs.-Three inquests held by the Coroner
named John G. Barber, residing at Gowanus, Who
while bathing went yona his depth and was drowned
The jury rendered = verdict accordingly The second
was on the body of q man named McMann who died Of
cholera at 81 Columbia street No jury was called II,
the case child was found In Pierpont street, near
the Heights IL was apparently still born. Verde t,
EAvAl.-rhe frigate Cumberland left her mornings
In the Navy Yard on Tuesday morning last, aud now
Lies CT the Battery. Her destination Is the Medterra-
mean, and che is commanded by Capt VIM X. Latimer.
Her frat lieutenant u c. q. Williamson. Esq She has
competent Of about four hundred men, and has been
entirely reted and put in the very sailing order
The schooner Nautilus commanded by Captain Bald
win, will sal shortly on Government survey Of the
Southern shores q Long island The steamer Jefer-
son, commanded by Captain I, A Jenkins, Is getting
ready for the zane purpose aud will sa In short time
survey OF the shores Of Virginia and North Caro-
lima.
HyAlru or rur YAnp.-The naval authorities repre-
sent the beslth Of the yard excellent. IL was
ported that twenyf deaths had occurred on bsard
tho fgate Cumberland but this h incorrect ouly
and death having occurred up to the time Of
her sailing and the assertion that the vessel had
moved farther down the In conse .usnce of the
disease IL also untrue, from the which given
above for her removal The laborers in the Yard are
making demonstration toward raising funds enough
20 r ,hs,r " goa WI ana
ever been made IN relation to the treatment received
at the officers hands.
Asorurn BuReL1pr On Monday evening last the
house occupied by q. &. Chlds, Esq No l32 Bridge
street was turglarousy entered robbed Of various
artic,s Of silver worth in all about $50. No
has yet been made.
CRY Covnr-Is CHAMsras-Bc for. Judge Green
wood sReferre by consent Jacob Cergenf,r 60 .Tshr
Dan kosfraHd This was sent FROM the Supreme
Court 10 Judge Greenwood referee for complete dis
position and IL an action for specific performance OF
contract on building house two lots of grouod at
the Of Strong Place aud Harrison st South
Brooklyn, Of which the sum Of $4,000 hrst to be
paid, and the amount increased by subsequent con
tracts The property vas finally conveyed TO Csrpen-
ter and breaches of the mira being alleged both
sides this suit Is brought TO settle the difficulty The
ground on which the house partly stands prims-
rily bought by Van Nostfant frsm Jeremiah tJ'Don-
nell and was subject t0 mortgage at the OF the
said contract Of SO 900 witch to be included in s
mortgage TO be given by Carpenter TO Van Nost-aud.
TO the purchase money, the nal cons ursma
ton II The whole affair. The house is present Co.
cupitd by the Rev Dr. Stone aud IL one OF the most
beautiful residences in the city The case Is in part
heard. and stands adjourned TO Monday next.
Judge Greenwood Is in attendance every day at the
city court for the transaction OF bu ness PEND
ing both in the Supreme aud City Courts.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-26

Erw OpLtir., July 20-1sio
cotton is firm sacs Of SEQ bales have been made at
IG,,ious rates.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-26
The Danish War.

VICTORY or TIE DANES OVER THE scnLrswTo-HoL-
s1RfNERs, BIC.
signal victory has been gained by the Danes
over the IIolsteiners, in North Jutland, which is
announced to the Minister Of Marine, Of Copen-
hagen in the following ieegraphic despatch from
the commander Of the Danish squadron
The commandant At Frederick has demanded
transport vessels for upwards Of 500 prisoners, %
OF whom were officers. expect they will arrive
at Copenhagen tomorrow morning. The enemy
is totally defeated. and victorious army Is pur-
SUNG them. All the enemy's batterng guns are
taken. and several pieces of field artillery"
1t is said that the Danes have re-taken Kolorig
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-26
Affairs I'm Englan a.

TIE WEATHER, THE CHOLERA, AND TIE CROPS.
The proceedings in Parliament are devoid Of
general interest. D'Israsis promised movement
in The House of Commons, designed to test the
sense Of me mbers IN regard to the present free
trade policy Of the British government has been
neqatved by vote Of 296 over I56.
The weather has been unusually hot; Monday
is said to have been the hottest day ever experi.
enccd in London, and in Liverpool and vicinity the
h, at has not been less excessive. On the 9th, at
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-26
MISCELLANEOUS

Ashes on the spot, and to arrive, have declined
Is per cwt Tallow-No change. Good grease
butter, 3ss. In tar, turpentine, and rosin, sales
limited without variation in prices In iron the
trade is very dull, and dealers are insisting on
lower rates.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-26

There is no alteration to note in beef; low qua
lities of Western pork meet pretty fair sale. Ba
con has again been in extensive demand, and
reduction of fully IS. per cwt. hes been submtte
to Western brands have been sold freely, and
better inquiry for shoulders.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-04

uamashcd double.tongned opposition. lbeiev-
cd It necessary to success. Whenever time and
circumstances viii permit, shall be ready to
defend my party, my principles aud my positions.
have been privately aud publicly told By my
democratic brethrenthai my political destiny was
sealed, aud that my prospects politically, was ior-
ever doomed. This may be SO, but can assure
them and all others interested, that no one can re.
greet it less than myself
To those generous, noble and truthful wings
who voluntarily pledged themselves 10 support
me against all Corners, tdeem word necessary.
You have my highest respect as men and poli-
tciaus. and Tor the favor and courtesy mantle sied
towards mo personality ! tender ycn my most
sincere and grateful thanks. Whatever looks
ike unkindess towards your party, | most fully
qualify so iaras it concerns yourselves. BuI OF
the whig party as party, neither ask nor ex,
pect any mercy.
am Fellow ,Citizea, Yours &c,
Il. DAVIS.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-04

FE1Iow CrTEzEys:--Some three months since
announced mysel(as candidate TO represent
yoa in the 3lst Congress Of tho United States
Several reasons influenced me in naming that an-
nouncemen. None, however, had more direct
heay;ny h determining mo than that Of an ar
dent desire to secure The trulnpl&nt success Of
the principles of thesparty 70 which acknowl-
edge fealty. That an extraordinary effort was
then being made By the wings 70 carry THIS as
trict and that every ariitice vas then being ruled
IN ~ legitimate to aid them IN their unholy de.
signs was becoming berry more apparent. Be-
meath tho veil with which they attempted q con
cealtbeir monruvresI discovered enough oftheir
sies;pns IL convince me tho hour Of action bad
arrived. While their plans we're yei unmalured
ADD they had ns. yetbfought forward thsir whole
scheme of operations, determined 70 step IN and
offer myself as an INDEPENDENT candidate, % turn
VI Twill show, HE battery they designed lor Us
acainst Them ilftha coming contest.
The last two campaigns had left our ascenden.
~ infhis district ii a very pfecarious condition
ana 1 very ANAL further loss would have subjec-
tedthu denioratic party to defeat. Che most ef-
sicicnt aud slIcccssiul weapon nsed hy our adver
saries, and tie ono From which%c have received
the largest amount of injrry u tho abandonntepI
by them II party Ties and partyPFiiMiples. ! Taey
commented By denouncing lhe convention sys
tes against which they Iall well knows very ex
tensive and Veryjast opposition exists in the bod,
Of The party that resort to is use. They have
reaped immense advantage by this denuncia
ton, aud set they themselves organize by eau
Gus, Of, Al some 81 their distinguished men say
by private consultation.
Il was manifest eTsn 10 the most superficial
that tho wh'gI were o-ganizrg not with refer
cuce to the political qdestfons which have diside
parties IN this country, bai solely and alone VIII
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-04
NEVER GIVE Or.
Never give upl it Is wiser and better

Never give up it Is wiser and better
Always to hope than once to despair;
Fling of the loud Of doubts conquering teuer,
And break the dark spell o. grannical care
Never give upl or your brother may hold YOU
Providence kindly has mingled the cup,
And ia all trials OF troubles bs!hink yol
Tho watchwogd Of lie must boneyer give upl
Never give up there are chances and changes
Helping the hopeful sitdred to ono;
Ana, through The chaos, high wisdom arranges
Ever success--ifyou'll only hope on.
Never give up for the wisest IS boldest,
Knowing that Providence minges he cup,
And Of all maxms the beat as the Oldest,
Is the true watchwora otneyor give upi
Mover give up though the grape shot may rattle
Orthe tall thnnler-cloud over yoa burst;
Stand like rock and the storm or the battle
Little shall harm ~u, tho doing their worst,
Never give up if adversely presses,
Providence wisely has mingled the cup,
And he best counsel in allyolr dstresses,
Is the true watchword Of never give up!
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-04

"lhe Souls Passing" Is lie tile ofa touching Pc
en- ina late London Anlhenapm." A husband i,
looking uFonIhs -oarce cold form Of lis dead wife
Take her faded hand in tame
siaad chat no more answercth kindly;
Bee the eyes were voat 10 shine,
Uttering love, now staring blindy;
Tender.hearted, speech departed
Speech that echoed 5, dsineiy.
Runs no more the cir,ling river,
Warming, frightening every part
There it slumbereth cold forever
No more merry leap and start,
No more flushing checks to blushng---
ID it, silent home the heart
"iiopo not answered to your praying
Cold, responseless lies she thcrc,
Death that ever viii be staying
Something gentle, something fair.
Came with numbers soft as slumbers--
Sha IS with IiiM etherwhere.p
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-04

Gen. ]. A. QufrMAN is the democratic candi.
date Cor Goyernorin Mississippi. We do not sup,
pose',he Wings will start candidate against him.
Ifthey dotha Cd General will beat the unfortunate
victim about fifteen thousand. With such men rs
'rrousdale in Tennessee, Quitman in Mississippi,
Walker in Louisiana, and Collier ia Alabama, at
the head olthe State Government ia the Soulh
west, the white.lyerod abolitionist Of the North.
would see and feel that we are determined u
main.sin our constitutional rights AT salI hazards
and 70 the last extremity" The battle upon the
slave question would BE- more than halfwoa, hy
the election Of such n,en IN each cI the sayekcls
ding Nashville Eaiog
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-08-04

THEE DolIAEs in advance. FovR DOLLARS, il
payment is delayed until the expiration of the year
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-11-03
TO PHYSICIANS, DRUGGISTS and COUNTRY
MERCHANTS.

DR. J. N. KELLER g. Bro most respectfully
solicits attention to their fresh stock Of Eng.
l'sh, Frsnh, German and AmeicaH Drugs, Med.
ieines, Chemicals Paints, Oils. Dye Stufis, Glass
ware, Perfumery, Patent Medicines &c. Having
opened a new store No. 294 Market St. with a
full supply of Fresh Drugs and Medicines, we re.
spcctfnlly solicit Country dealers to examine our
stock before purchasing elsewhere, promising one
and all who may feel disposed to extend to us their
patronage, to sell them genuine Drugs and Medi-
cines on as liberal terms any other house in the
City, aud TO faithfully execute all orders entrusted
to us promptly and with dispatch.
One OF the proprictors being regular physician.
affords ample guarantee Of the genuine quality of
all articles sold at their establishment.
We especially invite druggists and country
merchants, who may wish to become agents for
Dr.. kteie,'s Ctiebfated Family Medicines, (stan.
dard and popular remedies) to forward their ad.
dress.
Soliciting the patronage of dealers, we respect.
fully remain
j. n. KELLER & BRO, Wholesale Druggists,
No. 294 Market street, Philadelphia.
September Is, lS49.--ly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-11-03
IRA verse Jurors.

Sunbury-Francis Buchpr, Gaorge Bright
Upper gts'a.-Fredtrck Haas, Abraham
Saws Jnhn keef-r
Lower augusta Jacob Kelir, Thomas Up.
dearah Jno. n Conrad
Shamotin john Caseman, Isaac Ellsworth
Henry Lespnrlny.
Rush. Geo A. Dickson, Isaac Woolyer,on
Stanley Grarharl, Jos Kelly
Coal.-Washinoio Smick, John Everitt.
Jos. Znrn, } hn Thompson, Michael Drrk,
Philip Sianrbarh.
Upper Mahonoy.-Daniel Hine, Abraham
Geis Jacob Ermaan.
Lower Malonoy Frederick Tschoop.
Jackson WIN Deppin.
Northumberland --Thos. Wilmington, Chas.
Rey, Charles Little, Robert Martin
Po'nt..-Thumas Vaukirk
ChilisQ'aqn A drew Feizer Peter Voris,
Abr ham l.. nger, John Sh Il, jr.
Mlton.--Thns. Sirne. .ssa Derrickson.
characterization Hn,chiso,,. James Rim
carson, John Work. Elward Druckemiller,
James Oaks. VIM. McWiliams.
Lewis. - Rudolph Ilunlsiueer, Anderson
Dennis, Aaron B. Artman, Daniel Derr, David
Johnson
refit Jurors
Sunbuy-lacob Cable, E. Y Bright, Ell.
GaSs, Caleb Fisher.
Lorer augusta Bloom, VIM B Sill
verwood, Daniel iuh"bavh. john Fny.
Shdmokin j sse Campbell, Asa John.
Rush --Jnhn Case.
Lamer Mahonoy.-Chares Brosious B,'nja-
min Trego.
Jackson -J,cob Philips, Geo II pner
Norihumherldnd.- -Joh, Adams,
Point - Wm. l.. Cook. Thos. Thatcher.
Chilisq'aq,e Jacob Kramer, DanirlJ. Caul
Mhon.-John Frick, Wm. FilIman.
Dsiaware. .-.Iackson Gnfy, James Arm.
strong, Thuuns D. Armand, Thos. Kirk, David
KnhnS. WIN. B ard. Thomas Mckee.
Leuis-Ddvid MrGnis, Michael Brobs',
Samuel Ru>-el. Amos Maze.
Turbut. Rrilz, Martin Bllmyer.