THE VOLUNTEER. Jolm ll* Bratton, Editor and Proprietor* OARIiiS&E, THURSDAY, NOVB>R* 4, .1847* '-AGENOV. '• PALMBIi, Ksij. Is* our imtlwrlred Agent for pro c iring mlvorllaombidfl, receiving Bul»9crj|»iioiifl* amt n, “ ll "J8 collections (or Uw Amerhan rolHHleer nt Jus olilce, N. W. cornet of Tnlnl ami Clmsimt streets, rinMclplna. "Cadets", ofihis place made a handsome pavado through our streets on last Saturday. The turn-out was a little.slim, but-still Uio company-pre sented''!! very fine, appearance.. Appointment by the Presiurnt.—lsaac G. M’Kin i.ev, editor of the Democratic Union,.to bo-Post- Master at Harrisburg, in. place of James Peacock, Esq., removed. Like of Henry the Fourth.— The third part of this. Work has been published by the Harper’s, and cah-be had at Knccdlcr’s, next door to Bectem’s ho tel. One number more will complete the work—the whole will fnako'a book of about 1,000 pages. Death of a Carlisle Volunteer.—A letter from Lieut.! Gibson, now in Mexico, informs us of the death of Joseph Bentz, formerly of Carlisle, who was a member of Company F. Fifth Infantry. He was killed oh'the morning of the 13 th Of September, at the storming, of ChapuUcpoc, by a musket bull, * which struck him in the forehead, causing instant death* He wait, l»ul 18 ycark of ago at the lime of his dcallu UE?IEI>IUER THE POOR. The cold bleak winds will soon lisp the discomfit-1 tiro of tho poor, ant) demand kindly uid from the rich and benevolent. .There may be many who in by gone days possessed the. means to secure comfort, and whonow dislike t» aoUcl aid, and such generally uro tho most meritorious objects of charily. Cun no exclusive association bo formed to carry out the work ofchariiy and love in Carlisle? ; Gen. Wm. F. Packeii.— This gpnllcinan, we are glad to see, has been triumphantly elected to the Legislature from old Lycoming, We have,known Gen. P. long and well—ho is an ex-editor, and a practical printer—a man of splendid talents, and an able and accomplished public speaker, lie will make a most invaluable member, and will do credit to him self and his constituents in his legislative capacity. By the way, wo notice with pleasure, that there tiro a goodly number of editors, ex-editors, and prin ters elected to seats in the next Legislature. In looking over the list of members of Assembly, we notice our valued friend, Jacob Zciglcr, Lsq. editor 1 of the “ Butler Herald,” Col, Myers, cx cdilor of the Berks County “ Dcmocrutis Press,” David Williams,! editor of the York “Press,” Jacob Lefever, of this ■county, expeditor of the Gettysburg' “ Compiler,” ■&c. &c. There are also, we understand, one or two •eflhe Philadelphia county members who aro practi cal printers.' These gentlemen arc all Democrats of sterling .worth, and will make valuable members. There arc also, we notice, several of the Whig mem bers who are editors or ex-editors. As near us we can judge we think there must be some twelve or fifteen of the next Legislature who uro printers. In Harrisburg, Gov. Shank’s Aome, ho has been beaten by 48 majority, where thrcc.ycars ago he had a majority of nearly 200! Carlisle Herald. Tho reason why Harrisburg gave a majority against Gov. Shunk is easily explained. He could not give place lo all tho office-seeking demagogues in that borough w|io asked this favor—hence their opposition.- But, for the Herald lo speak of Gov. ShunkVvolo at home, is truly surprising. You should always look at your own side of the house, Mr. Herald, before jrou draw comparisons. In Miles township; Centro county, the home of Gen. Irvin, the veto stood as follows—for Shunk 208; for Irvin 27 ! “Comparisons aro odious,” neighbor, and you may blame yourself for compelling us to thus expose the weakness of “ the popular Congressman”, at home. JTbc Washington Union contradicts the rumor that Gen. Taylor in to return to the United Slates in No vember next. It presumes that the General will not leave the army until ho has communicated his wish es to the department, and says that no such notice has yet been received. Pennsylvania Printers.— lt is a curious fact, that three-fourths of the papers in Northern Illinois, lowa and Wisconsin, are published by natives of Pennsyl vania. The Slate papers of both lowa and Wiscon sin, both papers at. Galena, two at Southport, also at Quincy, Fulton, Rock Island, Peoria, Rockford, and other places in Illinois; also at Burlington, Blecni ington, lowa City, Davenport* Dubuque, &c., iiv Iowa; and at Madison, Milwaukic, Green Bay, Grant county Herald, Racine, &>c, in Wisconsin j and tho paper at Copper Harbor, Lake Superior, aYe, or lately were, owned and' conducted by natives of Pennsylvania. Rebuilding or PriTSDUiion.— The Pittsburgh Ga zette publishes a table, allowing the number ol buil dings erected in that, city* since the great lire in . ,Xpril,lB4s. Tho number is GOD, and comprises all descriptions of buildings, from fust class hotels, ware houses, stores and manufactories,.lei ordinary private dwellings j.jill of which* tho Gazette stales, lire much larger, more comniodiods and much better adapted to business purposes, than those destroyed by the fire. This is a wonderful resuscitation—two.years since one-half of tho city was in ruins, now scarcely a trace of tho devastation is to be seen. Gen. Scott’s Reinforcements.— The Washington Union has procured from tho Adjutant General a. Statement of tho reinforcements forwarded to Gon. Scott. The list sums up, in all, 17,8G1. Let us add to this.lhe troops which Gen. Scott carried with him tfroin Puebla—estimated at from 13 to 14,000 men. Making every allowance, therefore, for tho missing, tho; whole force of Gen. Scott’s column may in a few weeks bo estimated at near 30,000 men. Fotuuk Poljcv wjth AJkxico. —The Washington Union confirms llio statement that orders have boon deni out to mill Mr. Trial from Mexico, and says i>Wo os 111110 doubl,that no other agent will bo sent out, and <no propositions mudo by the United Stales for peace. But a* ivc slated tho oilier day, if Mexico desires peace she must sno for it.. If Mexico Ims any propositions to malic, they will uf courso,be re ceived and submitted to tho consideration and action of our government.’' ■’ , C7* Tlio good people of Now Orleans wore startled on the 18lh,by a report that Santa Anna.had reach ed! dial city. Some wag had cut from un old paper' of 1830, after the battle of St. Jacinto, a paragraph , of that loner, and stuck it up on a bulletin board; Anil though it was not up'fivo minutes, the infonna- through tho city with electric rapidity. lion, Jamks Buchanan litis recently rc- package of lea grown in Brazil, from our . consul ut St. Catharine's. Tim leaf is something larger and darker than the Chmeno tea; Us flavor, is strong and aromanllc, and resembles tho best sped pjOns from China. , ' ■ (r 7» It is estimated that the hicrchtmU and corpo-1 ration of Winchester, Vn., liuvo lost hy the laic flood* , iIOO 000. Ono jiorson lost about $OOO worth ofl A groat part of tho town wu coriipl«l«lj'.' n H!t , l!!?i- , „ , .i M , ; Bahtlrtliil. tlio British. MinWor. In ~a&S uU Pf Lin lower Ihubn from .nna.n.nu tor» rhcuniuliam’ . PRESIDENTIAL EUEOTION“IBa.B. , our triumph has been' complete hnd.bril- Hunt, yet the' democracy, of old Cumberland .and the State Lust not become--luko*’warm, under success.— Thofri qyea should bo slcffploss, and their arms un-‘ foldcdluniU tho approaching -'Presidential campaign shall have terminated: Wp have fought a good-fight —v)o have gloriously succeeded irt routing 6urTedo : ral enemies, but let not thiaffact lull-us lo sleep, and cnuso.ua to forget;our duly as Democrats. To our present victory are wo mainly indebted to .woll-fAis tuined county-organizations- .Then let as hold our selves in readiness for thp grout contest next full. The same political demagogues .who deceived the people in the'* 1 log cabin”.campaign of 1840, will make tho name effort next fall lo accomplish a simi lar purpose. The present, therefore, is no time for us to fold, our arms, when a largo parly, strong iii numbers, strong in wealth, strong.in influence,'and headed by a leader who is ns ambitious , in his views as ho is daring in his means, are putting forth their strength. While the Federalists are planning the means.by which thdy hope to defeat Iho democracy in 1848, avo must also prepare for the light by unit ing our forces and securing tho entire-unanimity of the Republican party. ’Let our watch-word be “ union, harmony and concession;—every thing for the cause—nothing for men.’!.. Let us determine lo support for President tho nominee of a regular Na tional Convention—whether he be a distinguished soil of our own Pennsylvania, of the champion of demo cracy of somc. othcr, State.- -We have oUr preference —a man whoso principles are identified with tho democracy, and whoso name would prove a host in securing their perpetuation. But, wo go for u Na tional Convention, and the nominee of that Conven lion, bo ho whom he may, shall receive our warm, zealous, and firm support. '• , GOVERNOR SHUNK* This distinguished public officer visited Philadel phia last week, stopping at tho Merchant’s Hotel where ho received the congratulations of a host of friends.' Mr. Shunk bus great reasons lo bo proud. Three years of his administration of tho affairs of tho Commonwealth have been critically scanned by the people, when they were called upon to record their verdict of approval or disapprobation. That verdict has been duly entered, arid one of the largest majorities that a Chief Magistrate of Pennsylvania over received, testifies to tho cordial appreciation of his worth, talents, fnlcgrily, and public services, on tho part of his fellow citizens. From early youth up lo the present hour, (says the Norristown Regis ter,) Francis R. Shunk has belonged lo the people.— In their causo did ho enlist himself, and through all I changes of lime and vicissitudes ofparlics, held fast hold lo his faith, and stood up manfully fur the rights of the masses whenever they were in danger of being invaded. Ho now has merited reward in the hono rable support which they have given him, and (ns honest heart, whilst it throbs with exultation, must long more ardently than ever, lo continue to merit the approbation that bus been so warmly manifested. (jj* A person convicted in Philadelphia under the anti-gambling law, of keeping a billiard room where gaming, was allowed; Hus been sentenced to pay a fine of 9500, and to undergo an-imprisonment in solitary confinement and at hard labor in the Eastern Penitentiary for the term of three years I (£y* An. ingenious mechanic in one of tho southern cities has made a small steam engine to rock his child’s cradle ! Tho length of the engine and boiler is sixteen inches and a half. q-y. The Rev. Mr. Tappan, Chaplain of the New York Alma House, fell in an apoplelic fit, in his pul pit, bn Sunday evening last, while, praying, and died in the course of tho night. . . : , Tho,Daily speaking of Iho Mexican war, says j.v is true that tho sacrifice has boon heavy, but 1 wo muil look at home for the prime cause of it,” Tho News is correct, so far; it has ihe consolation | of looking at homo “ for the prime cause ofii," and for its continuation, by refusing anna and supplies to tho last moment; end encouraging them to hope for final success through federal influence. The No License Law.— The Supremo Court of is State, now in session at Pittsburg, have decided. Iho “No License Law" of Pennsylvania lo bq un constitutional. The opinion ha» not yet boon pub- The Potato Rot.— Tbo newspapers from various laris of Iho country almost daily bring accounts of he existence of the potato rot, which show that this mysterious disease lias not materially decreased in tills country since, last year. New York and Now England appear to have sutferod most, but wo see that the rot has made its appearance also in Mary, land. ■ Gen. Tavloe Cumins Home.—The Galveston vilian, of the IGlh, says—Mr. Chisholm has arrived at Austin, in 12 days from Monterey, and reports that Gen, Taylor has loft the'Utter city, on a visit lo his family. Mr. C. says that on the receipt of the intelligence of the victories of Contreras and Cliuru busco, Gen. Taylor said “Iho fighting was at an end"—that lie would return lo ids family, as ho bc ( lieved there would bo no farther need of his services I in Mexico." ’ Gettino up .in the Woblu. —There is a young man now living in Coxackio, Now York, who pro mises to make, considerable noise ,in Iho world on aocounlof hisstundihg. Misname is Nathan Lamp, man. lie is but sixteen years old, and is seven feet one inch in height.' During the past year ho has grown nine inches. Health of N. Orleans The Now Orleans Board of Health announces that the yellow fover, which has been prevailing for several months ns an epidemic has for some time censed lo exhibit lids character a,,J as such lias now disappeared. At the same lime they say it is proper lo state that the sporadic cases, which have always been soon for one or two months after of .epidemic yellow fevoi, must still bo expected lo prevail. The Picayune suysi Our friends in the North will recognize in this 1 action of the Board—in the propriety of which the I general voices appear lo acquiesce—a confirmation of the assurances wo mado .to them on Sonday mor nlmr last. Wo seem to breathe more freely now ’ that wo can cordially invito our absent friends in the i North to return homo at once, Feeding in the llaixs oetiie Montezomas.—Ocn, Poraifor F. Smith, siiys Hid Now Orleans Delta, has written a letter from llio "City of the Aztecs,” in which ho complains of the hard faro ho has to put up with in a playful manner, rnoro becoming in ,i gourmand than a soldier. The gallant general "That for breakfast ho has nothing to oat hut ohichons, stocks of hoof am mutton,- h soulit or rolls pindo ofllio finest flour,and ns to drink, it s Impos slhlo for, him to gel anything but fresh .milk, or fra grant lea, coffee or chocolate. At dinner linio his •sufferings, is inlolorahlo.' Roust turkeys, lingo joints of savory roast-beef and mutton, fish from Ilia I adjoining lakes, wild fowl of every description, every kind of -vegetables flint can ho line) in the vicinity, every variety of the tropical fruits of file-country, lloguilior with flomb Tohny or Cliumpiigrio wmo. I WuMHUo to atop into IhogoncroVa hotel about din- • . October ISi \ 847 • nior, I'unc, ami Imvo a lilllo chat with him. After iTo Mourns LoNaaTAHTii/t Vqar ,J 1 ‘ revelling. In the ...mils of the, Men.ev.un,as" tl’ie three days, he,v o olt up.lus quarters in llio palace - of- his I eaun j|j vor> , \ w j 10 g 0 i t Is presumed I, (Jen. Lumhardinl, on olll.cer who, if wo mistake not, () i|llon! j coiiuuUinfy'' each other about “ refusing , was mortally wounderfal llio battle of Burma Vista,’ supplies to our army in Mexico."' ' ' and killed in several other engagements,"''.,'” - 1 ‘ Uospoolfiillyj FEDERALISM REBUKED—THE LAS'! OP THE COONS—SIIUNIOS MAJORITY 1V J,! > LONGSTUETIHS MAJOIUTY! 1T,71S 11 , ' Wo lit length present to nur reiuicra the ofUcial vote of the Slate for Governor and clinal Commiss ioiKJiy Look at the 'majorities for SiioniC and Long stiietu! Whktarobuko is tills to the Federal par ly.. -The result .is a complete, a* glorious triumph of the'Democracy'of the old Keystone State. The last Coon has “ kicked tho and those who wore willing to give “did and comfort"' to h foreign foo have received a rebuke from tho honest voters of our Slate, such as should bo a warning to trailers here, after. Pennsylvania is once more in her true posi tion—her democracy have proved that they are no fair-weather politicians—that .they, are not alruid to face the cannons of a foreign foo, or to meet at the ballot-boxes tho apologists of that, foo in thpir country - They have shown that they are willing to leave their families and homos, to light their country’s battles— [ relying upon tho omnipotent power of truth for tho triumph of their political principles.. Tho motto of ' the Stalo lias boon sustained; and “ Virtue, Liberty and Independence” triumphs. And what is how tho condition of Connery 1 Take , a brief retrospect, and contemplate tho pictuio. In ’ 1840, the Coon was stuffed with all tiro luxuries from the parlor and all tlio tidbits from lire liitclien. Ho rang ed from the garret to tlio collar, through the fields, into the woods, —every where. Then ho was the favorite of “ my'lady" and hef maid j then ho could porch upon the cider-barrcl, or, sip his champagne from cut glass i then ho could feast on “ roast hoof" while the laborer was promised “.twodotlars a-day 1” But iempora mutantn r", and the poor Coon changed with them. In 18-14-5, * . . . 6&I (.?+X Mot Or ho had 41 wandered through the world,” and found no resting place. Tho beauty of hU rings was gone! His tail no more was elevated in gladness! His sleek, glossy Hair had become.thin jr^-4R n ttcd 5 aR d ho vainly sought a hiding place, ./pr his attenuated limbs, that ho might lie down" and die. Passing through the farm yards where-ho was once a free ranger, there were none to offer him aught to raise his drooping spirits, or prolong .a miserable existence. Even the well-fed rooster feared; him noi; but with feathers all erect, drove him from (ho sealted grains of corn, and ho at last reached, d hollow-tree in the Federal Tariff country. , v Here poor Cooney was lost sight of, until, in 1847, some old Democratic hunters, while, passing along in search of game, saw the endofa tail protruding from a hollow tree; and,on making a fijjr^crexamination, they found the last rema'ina’df the Coon of 1840. Ho ■iiad become so thin of flesh before h|s death, (hat his hide, bones and muscles were still 1 preserved J and the remains of the long lost Coon, wide brought home by them, to be preserved for their vchildrcn, as an emblem of .what the great Whig patty had become in the Old Keystone Stale. On reaching the house of one of the number, the remains were thrown upon a barrel of eider; and, as if to show that the last remaining hope of Whiggery was extinguished, the bung suddenly became Ipose, and the cider was spilled on the ground. , As if to 'make more certain tho extinguishment of the last hopo of the Coon and Hard-Cider parly, a barmyard rooster—(a faithful “ Sentinel,” much haled by the I Whigs,) mounted tho cask, and filled the alt with his I shrill, exulting cries 111 NOTICE. The Splendid Boat GEN. IRVIN, Will leave its moorings at the North American oJficeA Philadelphia, in a few days for Salt River! Every comfort and condolence will bo offered to passengers, by tho Captain, Gen. James Uvine. Tory Pamph lets and Dissertations on tho tho “ One-Term JVin cijj/e,” &.c., will be provided in abundance for the entertainment of tho passengers, us the cruize will bo a long one. Persons had belter secure tickets at 1 an early hour, as a groat rush is expected 5 C3* There will band lack of provisions, as “Fifty barrels of Flour” have already been contributed by one distinguished gentleman. Victims of’the Scouhgb.— -The. New Orleans National publishes a full list of tho names of toll who have died there by yellow fever this season, with tho place of nativity attached. Tho following Is a recapitulation of the whole number from the £lh of July to the 30th pf October—one hundred and seven days: ' 4 From the United Sliilcs, 240; England, 70 j Scot*] laud,2o; Ireland,(394; Fianc6,Q24 ; Germany,B77; Prnßshi f 44j Spain,!); Portugal,3; Switzerland,24 ; Italy, 12; Denmark, 11; Canada, 0; Austria, 4; Ilulgium,?; Sicily, 3; Turkoy,Q; Cuba-,2; Mexico, 3; Gibraltar, 1 ; Ciscossia, 1; Isle of Man, 1; Sar -1 dinu, 1; Norway, 1} Hanover, 1J Islo of Malta, 1; West Indies, 1) Jewish Comolory, 44; Unknown,| 838 Total, /un) thousand Jive hundrtdand forty-four Thu FninouN l’ns«* .. 'i’licrp was much said by tlio Fodorallsls, a nligrt limo biricu, about a certain paea. It baaat.length ooinq'tollglil. Hero It is, says Um’West Chester Jcflcrtioniun the time to subscribe# . Tim. prcscnt U tt favotubloj period for tboso who' wish, to take a papef, to subscribe^for one. Tho long winter evenings-whioii are now approaching, will give all clauses, and especially those-in Ibb country, plenty of,limb far reading, and now|t,hatlhe election is.over, vso : ahall bo able to give a greater variety; to our miscellaneous department. The^approaching sessions of,Congress anil State Legislature, wilt also afford mattcr of interest, which wo shall lay before our readers as it transpires. No man now o-daya can pass through the world with any sort of credit, unless ho “ lakes tho papers,” and every man’s inter est, if he understands it aright, will prompt him to patronize those that arc printed" in his own vicinity. Send on your names; \ WHO WILL ANSWER# Wo take leave to ask, with all proper respect, says the Spirit of Urn Times, wherein consists tho differ ence between the tone of tha papers in Mexico and ihat of the Whig journals in the United States, in' relation tu the war? If any difference exists whatever, it is in favor of tho Mckican papers; they Imvb never vilified and lampooned our bravo officers simply be cause they happened to belong .to tho Democratic party, in such base terms as Ipwo the federal jour nals in our own country.' . That is however, perfectly characteristic of tho oracles of that party ; they abu sed the war with Grout Britain. and those engaged in it, in far bitterer terms of vile reproach, Ilian any journal in England ever ventured to do. The leo pard’s spots never change, nor does the Ethiopian's skin. ‘ • Wo need not hero refer to tho foul libels upon Gens. Pillow, Pibrcc, Price, &c., by the Federal allies of Mexico, to sustain tho position wo have.assumed, but simply quote the following from, the Louisville Journal:.' v “ This war, so far as tho Administration that made it,, is concerned, is a war against war -against right, a war against a. war against hu* manity, a war against Ood.” •It the recqrds'of past treason *furnlsh any sonli mont more monstrous than, these few lines contain, we are ignorant of the fact. If the impartial sense of the candid portion cf tho Whig party, does not con dem such abbminafllc sentiments, wo greatly mistake theirclmractor. Comino to their Senses.— A portion of the Feder al party are becoming dissatisfied with the treasona ble sentiments entertained by their loaders; and arc taking llio true American ground in relation to the war with Mexico. The N. O. Picayune, well known for its strong Whig predilections, administers a most scathing rebuke to Tom Corwin of Ohio, for his ra bid opposition to tho war. Tho Nashville Whig, in speaking of tho “no moro territory* 1 proposition of tho Federalists, has the following remarks! I “ For ourselves'we aro.in favor of retaining Up? per California and New Mexico, without paying to Mexico in'money,‘the first red cent* therefor. Long prior to the commencement of actual hostilities be-1 (ween tho two countries, Mexico assumed, without any just provocation, a menacing altitude, and, in fact occupied a position of quasi war towards the U. States, which it was incumbent on latter to pul an end to, even by • a resort to arms if necessary.— These just grounds of war, afforded by Moxicolo the united Stales, were in no wise affected, imparted I or tasen away by the unconstitutional assumption oil tho war making power by Mr. Polk, in ordering tho army to the Rio Grande, and . thus bringing on the war. Whether tho power to order forcible possession to bo .taken of dispute, belonged to our Congress or our Executive was no concern of. Mexico. She refused to settle the question of boun dary by negotiation, before hostilities commenced. —! She cut off all diplomatic relations with us, and re fused even to receive a resident minister,from the U. States. Since tho commencement of the war, she has ogain and again refused even 4o enter into nego-l (lotions , for peace. ■, Dy tho laws of Nations there-1 fore,.and by tho immutable principles of common ■onso and common-justice,tho United. States have a I right to retain possession of a portion of (he Terrilb-1 ry conquered from Mexico byway of .indemnity for the expenses incurred by them In tho prosecution of tho War.” Sons of Temperance- —According to a report ex-1 hlbilud at the annual Session of the Order of Sons ofl Temperance, hold in Philadelphia & few daya.ago,ll| appears that there Isat present in this State two hun dred and nincty.five divisions, which have together 24,889 members. The number of members in the State on the Ist of September, 1846, were 10,259, showing an increase in a year of 8,039. qryCoK Taylor, the brother of old Rough arid Rea dy, and a son of tho General’s arb at present in B&l timoro. ’ 03*‘ I will dictate a peace in the city of Mexico on the first of September,’ said as he loft N. Orleans for Vera Cruz. And bn the 2-lth of Au gust, the city of Mexico was at. his mercy, and the negotiations for peace were in progress at his bid* ding! The whole programme of his prediction is now history. 03*11 was decided in the Boston Court of common Pleas on Wednesday, in the case of William .White 1 vs. Asaph 13, Buss, that money lent at a card table, while the parlies were playing, is not recoverable at law- * . Hon. BiXon H, Lewis publishes alcltor, in which lie denies that ho lias committed himself to the sup port of for the Presidency.. Baiiino Uoudery.— The Philo, papers ‘state that! Mr. Geo. IMilt, & citizen of Western Pa; was robbed of 84,700--in front of the National Theatre, on Thurs day night lust, his breast pocket being cut, and his | pocket book containing tho above amount being ox- I traded by some adroit villian. Queen Victoria. —The rumor gains credence.'in circles oi tho highest authority, of 4|m symplons,of insanity having been decidedly manifested, by Iter Majesty., Tho well known liability of her family to I this cruel malady strengthens tho probability of tho report. —. B.Gouan Was roughly handled by some rowdies at a Temperance mooting in Boston, the oth er night. , A Woman lluno,— Mary Rankle Was hung qt.Ulh ca on tho Dili of October for tho murdpr of Jior hus. bund, Promotions.— lt is reported that, tho government is determined that no promotions shall lake place in tho army now in Mexico, or no appointment to fill u vacancy, unless made from lliqso actually engaged I in tho service of the country, or from those wliuhavo I rendered cfßcionl service during the, war. Gkn. Taviami’b Titles.— Gon. Taylor has as many ijtlos as the Buko of Wellington, jßcccsfgnum.' Mr--Muroy calls him—'‘Major General Taylor, commanding,” Tho people generally—“ Old Rough and Ready." I The Mexicans—“Bon Zaohary.V The teamsters in the army—“ Tho Old Man.” I Tho mechanics and artists in the army—“ Tho Old Boss." , Tho Mexican women—“ Much Buena.’* . Santa Anna—“ Old fool,don’t know when he’s whipped,** General Scott—“ My dour,Cononil," (X3Tho Govornor of Michigan has recommended that Thursday, the 2511 i November, be observed in Unit , Slate as a day of thanksgiving and prayer.— This innkes iho.tonlli Stale. Ou> but Good. —“ Render, dill you uvor enjoy llio llio deßlotio Ulna of courting 1 If not, you had bolter get a little gall an'-lnj." ■ F.R.'S. PBNNSYLVANIABIiEOTION— OFFICIAL. Wo have now Uni. official returns of the vote. for Governor andCuiul’CpmWwsionor/ Annexed isthc table Irvin. Longslrnlh. Patton. 1946 - 1546/ 1357 . .5763 ' ' 4381. '5716 1518 1883 1553 3357 7331’ 31X7 2008 ' 2006 . 2170 ' 4341 ■, •4038 ~ " 4381 2205 2435 ,2218 1854 1217 1885 1860 . 1313 1856 2520 2371 2385 974. 1075 ' 1030 484 '7B7'. 475 5152 4559 5175 1782 2522 1713 2550 2801 2573 1506 ' -2836 1507 1685 2162 1661' 631 .1500 573 • 085 949 081 582 .834. ' .549'. 2790 1951 2004, 1719 1441 1714 93 171 88 2586 1092 2582 . 2113 , 2768 2096 . 3219 2732 3242- 880 1835 861 2012 1656 1971 2052 ! 1379 2033 975 991 960 454 703 398 2149 1603 2141 8741 4824 8806 2239 2586 . 2194 1528 1942 1426 2017 3160 2089 347 1448 270 2016 2588 . 2555 1283 . 1416 1325 3723. 5077 . 3688 252 300 239 2359 2797 2057 . 1231 ■ 1930 1225 . 1106 1708 1007 0512 3931 . 6371 7005 12650 7245 142 . 533 • 129 183 503 178 2833 3584 2703 2102 870 2166 130 303 123 1463 '2238 1456 972 1003 380 2402 1478 2406 802 1253 786 2337. 4503 2300 3335 3526 3321 659 824 010 085 1238 671 653 807 '650 3103 3901 3112 . Counties; ~ . Shnnk.. •Adams, ~ .1558- Allegheny, . 4453‘ . Armstrong,'. .. 2136.. Borkk, , 8088; BoaVer, 20 J 4 Bucltfc, • ' 1 4685’ Bedford, 2458 Blair, , 1254 Butler, . 1931 Bradford, 3056 Cambria, , 1139.. Carbon, 786 Chester,-. 4614 - Centre, 2477 Cumberland," 2867 2913 Crawford, - 2265 Clarion, ' ‘ ‘ 1607 Clinton, - . .966 Clearfield, &67 Dauphin, 1872 Delaware, 1484 Elk, 182-. Erie, 1728 Fayette, 2811 ‘ Franklin, 2762 Greene, 1914 Huntingdon, 1641 Indiana, . . 1415 Juniata, 986 Jefferson, 709 Lebanon, ~ 1600 Lancaster, 4931 Lehigh, 2583 Lycoming, 1874 Luzerne, 3296 Monroe, 1418 Mercer, 2617 Mifflin, . * 1431 Montgomery . 5141 McKean, . 313 Northampton, , 2862 Norlhumbcrl’d, 1971 Perrv, ’• - 1728', Philada. city, 3918 Philadu. co., 12692 Pike, 671 Potter, 530 Schuylkill, 3720 Somerset, • 913 Sullivan, 317 Susquehanna, 2352 Tioga, .1750 Union, 1479 Venango, w. 1326 Westmoreland, 4525, Washington,. 3531 Warren, . . 849- Wayne, 1291 Wyoming* 819 York, 4007 Total, 14(1,115 128,138 143,833.120,115 Native- Vote.— Rcigort, tho Native candidate for Governor, received in the State 11,207 votes. . ton, the candidate of llio same party for Canal Com missioner,.received-11,GG8 voles. Abolition Vote.— Lcymoync, the Abolition can didate for Govcrnor t rcocivod in the Sidle 1077 voles. Thomas, the candidate of the. same parly, for Canal Commissioner) received 155 G votcs< A DAY OB 1 THANKSGIVING*. It will bcflcdil by tho annoiod proclamation pf the Executive of’Pcnna., that Tiiunaiuv, the 35th day of November, next, is recommended as a day to bo pub licly dedicated to tho duties of prayer, thanksgiving and praise... Never had a people greater reason tb return lhanksTo the Giver of all good, .for tho mony j blessings bestowed upon them, and wo have no doubt this day willjbo,appropriately observed throughgpt the Commonwealths PENNSYLVAIijA, SS In the name and by the authority of the Commonwealth I appreciate and honor your anxious desire to sco iho Integrity one! firmness of.lhd'Dbtnocralic of the Union fully vindicated; Atr far as the tempe rate but steady action of onb who is, by Iris poaUiuft and a just observance of its proprieties debamfl from active participated In pafiiznrt Conflicts,enff nid in restoring its fornief efficiency, in rekindlm,, its waning steal, arid in preserving tho-high and part chufactcr for which it bus .been long mid rightly tingnished, yon may confidently rely on my co-ope ration; -Whether these desirable objects can be ac complished, mainly depends upon llio Course whicli is pursued by tho respective friends of those pfoinr* I nenl citizens among - us whir are madb candidate* fof tho Presidency. Should the capital of the Umon, i during tho approaching session flf Congfeds, become the I'.illylng. point of (heir partizuns; rtnd hot only i their attention, but (ho Unto and attention of thort , who are charged with the direction.of public affair*,' be devoted to President-making hixtead of their proprtaic duties, - We,shall haVu ftltio to hope tn thW regard. ‘ . . . But if lucre political schclncs and inlrighCS, li®“* ever cunningly devised, and however profitable they may have heretofore appeared, shall in the present emergency give place to tho unceasing and vigorous efforts of all to preserve and protect the bleeding in terests-and perilled honor bf our country— which cun alone attract tho Confidence and snpp‘' r of the Democratic masses—the resist will prove for more auspicious. ’ Scarcely . ever has the essential welfare yi *' country been in amore critical oondititfiv,-nf itsoo ministration in greater need of the energetic sujip<H of those who raised it to power. With u majority against it in the popular branchyf lliu tional Legislature, and but a small, and it »s to regretted, not a very harmonious majority rn ns w* vot,’in llio Senate, it may bo culled upon to v J ,,, 1 1CJ f ' c the past* and will bo obliged to »gj>port, P 0 »»ih'y» ° an indefimtu period, a distant, and difficult * ore " war. The existence of that war has received official sanction of oVery department of tho Cover mcnl which is required by tho constitution, and u * due to tho future fame,.us well as present prosper! y of this great nation, lhal.il bo triumphantly suatuin* od. Whatever may hcrcnflor'bo tho propriety el in stituting inquiries into the necessity of itsoccurenc with a view to tho just responsibility to public opin ion of our public scrvantH,such investigation m 3 )* at this time, and under existing circumstances, 3 well us upon principles of sound political morali ;• as of national expediency, bo well regarded 08 ou .Jl season. .Tho war oannot'now concluded w honor, unless wo receive froip Mexico a just njly for the past, and reasonable security for tnp turn. If those be not obtained, tho survivors el j gallant army, who have, by their deeds of v 0 f finned tho respect and compelled the admiral! the world, cannot bo brought homo without un| ,cn inont of the laurels they have so nobly won, nor memories of tho heroic dead shielded from lh cr . tion of having sacrificed their lives in a worse useless contest. ’ ... bo These solemn duties must bo performed, it feared, with perhaps a few. honorable uXCO L !_« without the proper did of nn opposition, * , ” m ( . v j lo in its ‘ranks 1 many gentleman of gwst ln . •„ nC r, have had an unusual share of legislative exp', and are well versed in the tactics of partisan 0 f Under circumstances so adverse, Iho.real I tho Democratic candidates for nomination flilly misjudge the interests of thefir favorites * . out despairing of Iho republic, for that " unknown to tho< Democratic heart, * jut, ! r j,,tlo«. For .1,0 Amarlnan Vol>„„cor, » i "‘“ t “ r ol.j THE NEXT STATE TREASURER. . olfort. to wlrlcaW .Ihe counl-y The Democratic parly having so gloriously Irl- from the difficulties and dangers by which untphed at tho recent election in our good old Coni, compassed. - ''id nalriot> e monweuitl), and secured a largo majority on joint , Sincerely hoping that such may bo IJ 0 I. ollt ballot In llio next Legislature, it will become the duty course of all, I am very rospeotfunyt of that body, among their,find acts, to elect somo friend, M.VAiNu good man to the office of Slain Treasurer, mid in » Samuel P.Colmns. Esq. unitcsliarrc,P*, ousting about for such un one Iknow of none more : Editor of tho Republican JVnnsr, Win c worthy.iihrl compolont to fill that highly responsible . , -It will be gratifying* I post than Col. ASA DIMOCK, orSusquohannu ooun- , Interestino to wii* * {oa (~» , ty. Col. Dimock lias been for , many years one of doubt, to the ladies, who kno t „ o ccs*l‘ [ tho most Influential and* intelligent men In northern lately hcioiV introduced which will obvia lf j va ncc* I Pennsylvania, and'thoroughly umlerslands tho du- 0 p ii, c j r wearing those' horrible com ! lies -o I that, office, having acted in.tho capacity ot,. . u bustles ” Tho Invention is termed * . Chief Clerk in that department under Col. James Jl. lormod |v “ ' rnelcil nrinclpally ofl^ Snowdon, our late popular and nhloStalo Treasurer, expandfcr, and being # «„r reduce ,clt In the hands of Col. Dimook the funds of the Com- rubber, air tight, ladles can increase or monwoailh would bo secure and safe, and tho.lute- B { 2 o at pleasure. , _____ , routs of, tlio Staid duly represented. Ho has many • „ nm nd Pnrher was shot In-N# 8 ' warm and ardent frlcnda-la a gontla.nun In every' <C£A Woman namedßa ‘ cr ' “ wnß firing « * sense, and would bo a.credit to.the members of tho N. 11., on .Thursday, by a y rcw ,»ery f* c ° I Legislature should they elect him. , fonbo upon tho opposite udo. . Her , rccev j | •. *■ ~ . Qi.u Cumberland. • Bidorod.doubtruh, ; ■ of Pennsyltdniai ' FRANCIS RiSIIUNK, Governor op the said Commonwealth. A PROCLAMATION* • Fellow Cl iizkNsi— God Is groat and good. 1 It is our duty to adore His good ness, to acknowledge His to confess to Him mlr sins,arid lidmbly im plore their forgWcnufl|*' It is fit uiid'bo coming that wo should do so, not only as individuals, but as a Commonwealth of free citizens, who during Iho past year, have received unnumbered benefits, at his hand. Under his guardianship our free institutions, found ed by the wisdom of tho Futhorc of the Republic have been preserved to us inviolate.- Wo have rich ly enjoyed all our civil and social 'privileges* and tfie right to worship God na our conscience dictate. , \Vo have been preserved from wasting pestilence. Imi- I tcrprisc, in its various forma has been-earnestly pull forth, and has yielded a rich return. The fruits of, tho earth have been gathered in abundance and safe ty. Our garners arc filled with the lineal oMliu wheat, to minister.to Our wants and to the necessities of tho destitute. Intelligence and morality, hove’stead, ily advanced, snstainod and invigorated by a pure and heavenly religion, whoso institutions and ordi nances, unsullied by any alliance tvilli the Stato'con linuo to be cherished by tho voluntary devotion of the people, and though in the righteous judgements : of God we have been involved ip the direful calami ties of war, yet wo have not been given, up to faint* | ness of heart, but the noble courage and conduct of ‘ our soldiery have wrought for us victory in the midst of danger. In view of all this goodness, I do hereby recom mend, if* Thursday llic 251 k of November next, to ho observed us a day of solemn thanksgiv ing to Almighty God ; and that lliu ell'uons nf this Commonwealth do abstain on. that'day iVmn nlUluiir ordinary worldly avocations—assemble in their re spective places of.worship—humhlu themselves bo. foro the'Almighty, for their sins, individual and na tional— render Him their hearty thanks for His ma ny and great mercies—deprecate the Judgements our transgressions have merited—beseech Him that pcifae may bo speedily restored, and the blessings we now so richly enjoy may bo continued to ua und to ours, down to the latest generation, and that the whole family of man, united in ono vast brotherhood, may share Ills richest mercies. Given under my hand, and tho Great soul of the Stale, at Harrisburg, this nineteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord ono thousand eight hundred 1 and forty seven, und of tho'Commonwealth the suv . cnly.sceond. llv the Governor : J. MILLER, Secretary to the Commonwealth STATE TREASURER* The following communication has boon handed us for publication. Thu gentleman urged by nur cor respondent us a candidate for the responsible post of Sluto Treasurer, Colonel Djuock, is a man of great worth, a steadfast Democrat, and every way capable. Wo have known Col. D. long and well, and should hu bu selected for the ulHco for which ho is named wo fuel very certain that all who know him would bo well salisilcd with the selection’: NEXT PRESIDENT. ' A correspondent of Iho Washington, (Pa.,) Exa m . ioor. noroinnloa James Buchanan, im the next Demo, cratic candidate for President. ' Tim Augusta Democrat,'at Slailnton, (Vn.,) rai, cr the flag of J jwiii Buciianan, ol Pennsylvania, for Pte. sidciit—subject to ,'iiio decision of a National Cos. volition. Tlio Tioga Eagle,' published at Wullsborouglj, Pa. has placed the name of Jambs Buchanan, at the head of. ils columns Tor the Presidency—rsubjocl to tho decision of-u National. Convention. • ' A correspondent of the Perry County Democrat nominates Gov. Shunk as a candidate for the Prc«i. dcncy. ■A.writer in the Georgetown (Ky.) Herald warmly urges tho claims of Col. Richard M v Johnbon to (ho Presidency, and Levi Woodbury to the';Yhtf Presi- the next election.. The Wilkcsbarro (Pa.,) Farmer lids placed the name of Martin Van Buren for tho-Presidency at tho head of Us columns, and gives thdfollowing let. ter in another part of that paper of the 30lh ofOcto* ber: • ' ' Linden wald, Oct; 20,1847. My Dear Sir t had thd honor a few days since to receive your friendly Idler, apprising mo of your dcsirc ; lo pluco nay name, after the close of the then approaching canvass in Pennsylvania, at the head of your paper, us the choice of tho sterling Democracy of your District for thd Presidency, and also inform, ing mo of a similar disposition among the Democrats of the surrounding districts. The frankness of your communication and tho disinterested motives by which it Inis obviously been dictated, command my rcspcct‘and confidence. In. stead, therefore, of replying to it through my old and fust friend in your vicinity, ns yon suggest, I address myself directly to you, und shall express my feelings and opinions with tho freedom and sincerity which' are duo to tho subject—to iny position in regard to it—and to tho respect and gratitude with which yuur conduct lias inspired mo. . i ■ 1 cannot apprehend that what I am about to say, will induce any one to suppose that 1 under-valuc tho honor of tho office with which your favorable estimate of.my capacity and principles lias inclined you once more to connect my name. Every right minded American citizen must regard an incumbent of the Presidential office, possessing the confidence und esteem of those who raised him to power, and challenging, the respect of all parties by an honest, wise und manly administration of his (rust, ns enjoy, ing the highest, distinction known to tho political in. stilutions of mankind. Nevertheless, I assure you that, whatever may hare been my aspirations at other periods of my life, I j have no desire to rc-occupy that most elevated public station. .1 have already, by the partiality of my I countrymen) partaken very.largely of the enjoyments 'of public life, whilst I have not shunned its labors,or j been exempt from its inquietudes. The favors and | honors which have been profusely bestowed on me,* by tho Democracy of the Union, ore, und I trust will cvcr bcj present to my mind and gratefully Impressed on my heart.. Every day more and mure confirmed in the soundness of (ho political opinions Uf which 1 havd adhered, conscious of having always done my duty to the people, to the best of my ability, having no heartburnings to. bo allayed, and no resentments to bo gratified hy a restoration to power; and finding my present position entirely adapted to my taste uad disposition; I am sincerely und heartily desirous to wear tho honors and enjoyments of private life unin.' lorruplcdly to the end. IQ therefore, thd support which with whom 1 have not even (he pleasure of a personal acquaint ance, have so frankly and honorably- tendered me;, included that not only of the inflexible'and victorious Democracy of your Congressional district,. but alao of the,Democratic parly throughout the Union/and the donscqiicnt assilrdneo of success, 1 could not ( consulting only my own feelings and wishes, hesi-’’ talc, respectfully and gratefully, but decidedly lode, clirto it.- That any state of things will hereafter «• Ist In which this indulgence of nty own preference* would,'in tho opinion of true ? anu faithftil friend*; conflict witli my duty to the political party to which '■my whole life has been devoted, and to which 1 o«w any porional sacrifice, is in thujust degree fmproba- Me. '
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