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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06
Battle of Buena Vista.

The funeral oration pronounced at Sa-
lem, Mass, by Hon. c. w. UPham
contains an account of the celebrated flag
of truce which during the battle Of Buena
Vista was sent from Santa Anna to Gen.
Taylor. The account was derived from
the lips of the late President and is as
follows:
AS this incident Of the battle may pos
sibly, if the secret history of the war is
ever fully revealed, be found TO shed
light upon ii, will here record the facts
related to Inc by Gen. Taylor himself.
During the height of the conflict flag
was seen approaching. The emergencies
of the day had SO stripped him OF his
staff, that having no one 10 send, he went
himself to meet il. As the young officer
who bore it could not speak English, nor
he Spanish, the conference took place in
French. The communication was this
q" General Santa Anna desires TO know
what General Taylor wants ?" Feeling
somewhat indignant that message so
apparently impertinent should have been
sent at such a moment, and regarding it
as perhaps device merely TO gain time
or some other illegitimate advantage, or
at the best, as species of triilng, he
gave an answer dictated by the feeling of
the moment" What General Taylor
wants is Gen. Santa Annals Army"
Here the conference closed, and the
Mexican officer Withdrew. Upon mo-
ment's reflection he regretted that be had
given an answer so undiplOmatic and
having so much the air of a repartee. lie
called 10 mind the fact that his government
had advised him that they had favored
the return of Santa Anna TO Mexico, from
a belief that he was disposed to promote,
and might have influence enough with
his countrymen to effect termination oil
the war, and it occurred to him really
designed TO open the way for negotiation,
and, perhaps, paciGcatiOn--an object
ever near to his heart. He rode over
the fields in search of Gen. Wool, and
made known the circumstances 10 him
and suggested, if not too great personal
exposure, the expediency of his carrying
flag TO the Mexican lines to ask an eX-
planation of the message.
TO send all officer of his rank, char
acter and position, would remove the in
dignity, if it should be so regarded OF his
blunt and summary answer. Gen. Wool
readily and gallantIy undertook the SER
vice, and rode forth to execute it, but the
fire of the Mexican batteries could not
again be stopped, and no further parley
took place. The next morning, when
Col. Bliss was sent with flag to the
Mexican head quarters, he was requested
to ascertain what had been intended by
the message of the previous day, but he
found the state of things such as 10 rem
der it in vain to enter upon the subject.
The import of the message remains un-
riddled to this day. Santa Anna can un-
doubtcdly solve the enigma.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06
Old Newspapers.

Many people take newspapers, but very
few preserve them yet the most inter-
esting reading imaginable is file of news
papers. 1t brings up the very age, with
all the hustle and every day affairs, and
marks its genius and its spirit more than
the most labored description Of the histo-
rian. Who can take up a paper dated
half century ago, without the thought
that almost every name there printed is
now cut upon tombstone, at the head of
an epitaph ! The doctor (quack or regu-
lar) that there advsrtises his medicines and
their cures, has followed the sable train
of his patients the merchant, who could
insure his ships, could get no security on
his life: and the actor, who could make
Others laugh or weep, can now only fur
nish skull for successor in Hamlet.
Ii is easy 10 preserve newspapers, and
they will repay the trouble, for like that
of wine, their value increases with their
wears; and old files have been sold at ex-
orbitanl prices.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06
Maternal Affections.

Men talk of the silver cord of friendship
of the silken ties which bind young
lovers together--of the pure affection OF
husband and wife--as if il were durable
as adamant, and as pure as the love OF
angels. But hasty word, thoughtless
action, or misconstrued expression may
break the first; slight neglect, some in
consistency, or trifing favor denied,
NAV sunder the second and even the last
may be destroyed, for the green-eyed
monster may find some entrance and blight
the fairest flowers, of this sweet earthly
paradise.
But there is love which neglect cannot
weaken, or which injury cannot destroy,
and which even jealousy cannot extin-
gush. 1t is the pure, the holy, the endu
ring love Of a mother. 1t is as gentle as
the breeze Of evening, firm as the oak,
and ceases only when life's last gleam
goes out at death. During all the vicissi-
tudes of this changing world, in sickness
or in sorrow, in life or in death, in child
hoods halcyon days, in youths untrou-
bled hour" or in manhood's vigorous
prime, the mother clings with the same
unwearied affection TO her child. Ii is
the same amid the SHOWS and forests of
Siberia, the temperate and Joyous regions
OF our own fair land, and amid the arid
sands of Africa.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06
The French Republic.

NJ. Thiers, in his recent speech on the
bill TO increase the salary Of the President
O: France, pronounced the French repub-
lie failure. He said:
"Itis high time 10 come to conclusion,
either by an accord or dsaccord. Some
thing may be said OH the basis OF the
question. A republic has been establish
ed in the laws, but the attempt to establish
it in the manners and customs of the
country has proved failure. The palace
of the EIysee does not in any way re-
semble the residence of the President Of
the United States. Is the country in
dignant at that? BY no means. In
place of condemning what is passing at
the Elysee, it smiles with pity at those
who have endeavOred to found republic
in a nation profoundly monarchical. tits
perfectly well aware that il is artists.
workmen, and old soldiers who profit by
the liberalities Of the EIysee much more
than those persons who frequent the draw
ing-room of the President. 1t is not for
us to be astonished at matter which,
after all, is only firm contradiction gwen
by the verify of our habits TO the false
hood Of our laws. Let us leave such in
dlgnation to the Mountain party. Gener-
al Cavaignac himself, when head of the
Executive power, did not resemble a
President of the United States. | should
be sorry to do any thing to compromise
the future destines Of the country but !
am not one of those who are indignant or
astonished that France, Notwithstanding
that the republic has been proclaimed
here, remains in reality monarchy, by
taste, habits, and usages. My vote, con-
sequentIy, will not cost me any thing as
to the principle Of the matter; and as to
the form, we have sought that which aP-
peared most suitable"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06
The Tomb OF LAFAYETTE,

A recent letter from Paris contains the
following extract:
We went in the direction of The Fau-
bOurg, ST. Antoine and as ], was not
very far from the Rue Piepus, and want
ed to see the grave Of Lafayette, and s.
having never seen il, we drove thiiher.
II is not far from the Barriere du Throne.
II is very small, obscure spot, beyond a
beautiful garden belonging 10 a body of
reiigieuSes. Ii contains the tombs of
some Of the oldest and most celebrated of
he French BObiliIy--lhe Montmorencies,
&c.
All the family OF Lafayette repose here.
lie is side by side with bis wife. and at
their head is The stone slab Of G.. VIA
Gayetie. They are all mere stone slabs.
Lafayette is the last, close by The wall,
and rests on stones and pebbles. Not.a
single blade OF grass grows nesrii. felt
sorry TO see il 50 neglected. asked our
guide if it was visited by many pcopIe.
He said, - No; sometimes the Amer.
cans visit IT," thought that was very
strange.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06
VOL. [, NO. 81.
POETICAL.
To the Ea gle.

Bird Of the broad and sweeping wing,
Thy home is high in heaven,
Where wide the storms their banners ding,
And the tempest clouds are driven.
Thy throne is on the mountain top;
Thy fields, the boundless air;
And hoary peaks, that proudly prop
The skies, thy dwelling are.
Thou sittest like thing Of light
Amid the moontide blaze;
The midday sun is clear and bright;
II cannot dim thy gaze.
Thy pinions, to the rushing blast,
Ger the bursting billows spread,
Where the vessel plunges, hurry past,
Like an angel of the dead.
Thou art perched aloft on the beetling crag,
And the waves are white below,
And on, with haste that cannot lag,
They rush in an endless flow.
Again thou hast plumed thy wing for flight
To lands beyond the sea,
And away, like spirit wreathed in light,
Thou hurriest, wild and free.
Thou hurriest over the myriad waves,
And thou leavest them all behind;
Thou sweepest that place of unknown CRATES,
Fleet as the tempest wind.
When the night storm gathers dim and dark,
With shrill and boding scream,
Thou rushest by the foundering bark
Quick as passing dream.
Lord Of the boundless realm of air,
In thy imperial name
The hearts Of the bold and ardent dare
The dangerous path Of fame.
Beneath the shade Of thy golden wings,
The Roman legions bore,
From the river Of Egypt's cloudy springs,
Their pride to the polar shore.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06
wFAcrs.-He who has high for

vFAcTs.-He who has high fore
head, will have his eyes under It, and
will live all the days Of his life.
He that is bald will have no halr--but
if he happens 10 have any, i. will moi be
OIL the bald place.
Women who have curious eyebrows
will in all likelihood have eyelashes un-
der them, and he beloved, if any one
axes a suffici, Mt liking to them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06

Ew-" SUSAN said suffering Sam
+" if you don't love me, th'tha-
thay so and if you love me, ihsy SO
and if you love me and don't like to tn
thay so, sque-squee-th my hand.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06

Sir Henry BuIwer has gone to Staten
Island. where he will remove his family
as soon as possible: Has health has SUI
fered la Washington.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06

A few men furnish ideas. The rest on
y combine, express, and apply them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-06

To DO good TODAY is the way 10 u
happy tomorrow.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-11-22
George Thonnson.

It will be seen by the detailed account in another
column that this abolition emissary has been hooed
down in Boston, very proper rebuke of his imperti-
nent attempt at interference in the affairs of this
country 1t would seem that this paid agent of Brit
ish abolition had intended giving of abolition
lectures in this country for the purpose of increasing
the excitement growing out of the fugitive slave law
but his career in that way is pretty much stopped
The feeling against him in New York isvery strong
and it to be throughout. Ifhe talks at all
it must be in private. Nothing could give moro
pleasure to the British Government than the dismem
berment of Englands greatest rival. If scoundrels
impertinent intermeddlers like this fellow THoNP
SON. choose to here for the purpose of pro
noting this ACKNOWLEDGMENT, through the agency o
fanatcal aboltionisn they should receive the treat
ment due to their deserts. Hanging is altogethe
too good for them.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-11-22

BENroN's SpEEcH-Col. THOMAS H. BENTON made.
if not great" at least very long speech at St.
Louis ON the 9th inst, in which he cOnclusively
proved to his own satisfaction, that everybody was
very wrong with the single and solitary exception
of THOMAS II. BENToN. He praised Gen. TAYLOR,
because the General had appointed Col Fremont
BENroN's SON in law--to an cffce. He denounced
Mr. Clay, and characterized the course of the anti
BENToN party in Missouri as mean, diabolical, and
internal Between him and them, there are now and
forever, high walls and deep bitches. Mr. BENToNs
speech occupied over three hours and attracted a
vast erowfa
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-11-22

IKE NEXT CoNGREss.--In the four States of New
York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware the
Democrats have made gain of twenty-six members
Of Congress. The Democratic majority in the next
House of Representatives will not be less than forty
DELAwARE.-Ihe Democrats have carried the State
of Delaware. electing the member of Congress, the
Governor, and a majority Of the State Legislature
thus ensuring the election of Democratic United
States Senator in place of Mr.. WALES, Fed, whose
term will expire in March next This is said to be
the first time that the Democrats have carried the
State fur twenty years
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-11-22
Boston NuIlifI { alton Rebuked.

We are pleased to notice in a late number of the
Boston Post Democratic,) long article upon the
subject of the attempted notification of the Fugitive
Slave Law. The Post strongly denounces the course
of persecution, and the frivolous and malignant a.
buse of legal process adopted in the recent Of
Messrs. KNIGHT and HEwEs, of Georgia. It defends
the constitutonalty of the law, and points out the
evils to flow from resistance to it, the evasion
its provisions The Post tells the manufacturers anG
merchants what must inevitably be the result of 6
persistence in such course-that it will estrange the
South-provoke retaliatory measures-en danger the
Union and ruin the trade of the State Touch their
pockets and you have them safe enough. Let us dc
our own business. st aF
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-11-22

DEATH OF Mr.. MEREDITH,-We regret to learn,
that the Rev. Thomas Meredith, Editor of the Bibli
cal Recorder, died at his residence near Raleigh on
Wednesday last, in the afternoon. MIR. NJ had been
subject to lingering disease, and for some time
past no hopes had been entertained of his recovery
He was very able and vigorous writer, and zeal
Gus and learned minister of the Gospel
e Raleigh Register
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-11-22

JOHN NJ. CLAyToN.-The Wings of Wilmington,
Delaware gave JOHN NJ. CLAYTON, late Secretary of
State. public dinner Saturday last, 10th inst.
MIR. CLAYTON made speech, defending himself and
his colleagues of the Galphin Cabinet, and dspara-
ging HENRY CLAY by Indirect reference.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-11-22

WILMINGTON AND MANCHESTER RAIL RoAD-We
learn that AT the meeting of the Directors of the
Wilmington and Manchester Rail Road, held at
Marion, much important business was transacted
calculated to push forward that important work
The necessary steps taken to pay for the Iron
contracted for deliverable in January March and
May next and to purchase Locomotive and Cars
to transport the same on the road as laid, &C. A
contract was also made with enterprising men in
South Carolina, to complete all the unfinished line
between Brunswick and Fair Bluff"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-11-22

DAIRY REGIsTER.-We have received the frs
number of the Raleigh Register, daily, and from il
We take the report of the proceedings ofthe Legsla
ture on Monday last Our readers will notice thai
WELDON N EDWARDS, Esq, of Warren, has been
chosen Speaker of the Senate, and Hon. J. c.
DoBBIN of Cumberland, Speaker of the House; both
are most excellent appointments All the other Off
GERS are also Democrats
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-11-22

RIVER OpEN.-~The copious rains of this week have
raised the waters sufficiently to allow steamers of
the greatest draught river to go up as far
Fayetteville We hope to receive a considerable a
mount of produce although fear that the rise is
not sufficient to allow of rafting out of the smaller
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-11-22
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
wILMINGToN, N. c., FRIDAY, NOV. az, 1850.

GovERNoR's MEssAcE.--Even up to the moment of
going to press yesterday afternoon we were in conf
dent expectation of being able to lay the Governors
message before our readers. But when the North
ern Mail arrived, which it did not do yesterday I'M
til rather later than usual We found that the Rail
eigh papers contained no message Although both
Houses were, to all intents and purposes organized
on Monday, the message not sent in on Tuesday.
The Governor informed the Joint Committee which
waited on him on Tuesday, that he would send in
his message Wednesday, at IL o'clock too late to
arrive here before to-day or tomorrow
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-11-22

B6s~HUNr's official majority in the State of New
York is 247 1t turns out that the New York Con-
gressonnl delegation in the next Congress will stand
II Feds. to II Democrats. Two avowed Free-Soilers
being equally divided between the narties
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-11-22
Fire In Charleston.

Quite an extensive confagration broke out in the
Foundry and Steam Mandatory of Messrs CAME
ROM McDERMID & MUSTARD: at the foot Of the street
leading to PATToN's wharf, Charleston, the NOR
ming of the 10Th. The establishment in which the
fire originated destroyed and the fire spread to
the warehouse and grocery store adjoining, extern
ding southwardly and soon reached the Foundry of
Messrs. LOCKWOOD & JOHNSON, and the Blacksmith
shops of Messrs. JEFFoRDs, and Mr.. CoRBY, which
were all destroyed. The loss of Messrs CAMERON,
McDERM1D & MUSTARD is very heavy, with only a
very small amount covered by insurance. They have
lost not only several steam engines nearly finished
but their whole stock of materials, books, papers &c
The whole amount of destruction by the fire will pro-
badly reach as high as $4,000.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-11-22

DaS~Connecticut has voted for two amendments to
her constitution the first providing for the election
of probate Judges and the second providing Tor the
election of justices of the peace both by the people
Majority for first amendment, l0,715; for second
do, 1867. Only about $4,000 votes were poliedi
upon the occasion. e.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-11-22

/ EcoNoMY.-In the valuation of the personal estate
of john McDoNoUGH, the millionaire, his whole
wardrobe is put down at $50
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-11-22

The FIRST STEAM ENGINE.-Jdmes WdH-The
Albany Knickerbocker states that ex-Mayor John
Taylor, of that city, while a recent visit to Eng
land, saw the original steam engine made by Watt
in the great Brewery of Perkins & Co., of London
The ex-Mayor has been wrongly informed, if he was,
told that it was the first engine made by Watt; it
was no doubt made by him, but it was not the first
The first experimental engine made by Watt.
constructed and fitted up before he went to Eng
land, at kinncal House, Scotland, where DIR. Roe
buck his first partner had extensive coal works rent
ed from the Duches of Hamilton. Watts first en-
CINE more than fulfilled his anticipations-the only
practical defect in the way of its operation being the
difficulty of packing the piston seam-tight. His first
engines of tremendous size, according to their
power-huge wooden walking beams being employed;
but all the essential principles embraced in steam
engine of the present day, were invented by Watt
1t is only twelve years since the third engine built
by him replaced by another, after having faith
fully served its day and generation. 1t was twelve
horse power, and filled whole three story narrow
building
! The Knickerbocker says: - To the success of his
engine we are indebted for the triumphs of Fulton,
for the invention of the steamboat, the steamship,
the locomotive-for those revolutions in commerce.
navigation and business, which have given new
energy to the world and dotted the wilderness with
market towns To America the triumph of waite
has proved blessing, whose immensely even hg-
ures cannot reach'
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-24
TIIE TRIB i \ b
Mineral Point, May q, 1850,

s-We notice in the Janesville Ca
,ao-te. a long article from California en-
iprant. over the signature Of c. 7. 9 pur-
porting to be scraps picked up between
Wisconsin and Missouri" The writer
saws he passed about twauiy-four miles
through this mining district and gives
the following sketch Ct our miners and
their houses
Little log hut. afford mean shelter for
the miners. who are mostly unmarried
men of dissolute habits, and very shabby
in their general appearance. using q Ian
giage composed in most part Of set phra-
sas peculiar to their occupation, and pro
fame oaths
This is base SANDER upon our MI
ming population True many # them
live in "loe Cabins" and while engaged in
digging wear clothes that might have a
shabbr appearances to an eastern aristo-
crat. But that they arc as represented,
men Of diszolutc habits, or Is a general
thing profane men, Is not the case
We venture to say there IS not class
Of men to be found in any country enga
ginc in similar business, WHO wear better
clothes. or possessing better morals than
tic miners q western Wisconsin. - a
class they are industrious, clearly and
moral. and if the writer would attend el-
Tier Of the SIX churches in this place Oh
sabbath, No could point out to him
scores Of miners that lie could mistake
Judging from their appearance to be
merchants or mechanics of the highest
order If Mr. c. ? C. IS going 10 Cali
fornia to dig Gold, he may think himsea
fortunate. indeed, if he meets with 10
worse society than that Of the miners from
western Wisconsin.
We consider this a SANDER upon a large
portion Of our citizins, aud would thanh
the Gazette 10 correct the impression il
is calculated to leave upon the minds o.
its readers.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-24
Paine'S Hydro Electric LIGHT.

We learn BY our Worcester exchanges
that Mr. Paine IS now exhibiting his New
Light made from water decomposed by e
ectric.ty lie employs the gas both for
cooking, warming the house. and for ilIu-
mira;ing it The expense Of the machine
that does all this, is stated to be SIX dol
lars per annum, as interest on it. He
invited all to witness the accomplishment
Of what he has asserted lie could do. thr'o
our columns, and the Aldermen of the ci-
ty Of Worcester have visited his house.and
were both astonished and satisfied with
what they saw.
Since Mr. Paine published his last let
ter IN the Scientific American. we have
had many enquiries requesting more in
formation about IT, as there we're some
things stated which went to prove that
water was not composed Of hydrogen and
oxygen, and that there was no such thing
as two separate gasSes termed hydrogen
and oxygen, but that water is composed Of
something (jt0t hno1cH yc') in comb nation
with positive and negative electricity
These are the differences drawn from his
last letter.-Sciem1fc line, icuH
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-24

Mosssrs. Moody s. King, connected
with the Western Publishing House in
Milwaukee, are now in town lat the room
sormerly occupied by Sheppard & Bon
nel) where they VIII remain for a few days
with nearly all kinds Of School, Medical.
sabbath Scholar Miscellaneous Books.
together with great variety Of Yankee
Notions" which are offered for sale at pri-
ces extremely low.
Mossrs. VI. s X VIII remain but for a
few days days in Mineral Point and will
visit, PlattevilIe and Dodgevillc. on their
way to Milwaukee, Gail and see them.