THE VOLUNTEER. John B* Bratton, Editor andProprietor* OAUIiISUBi THURSDAY, NOVB’R* U-% 18' AGENCY. 51^V. B. PAI.IMBR, t lsq. I* our authorized Apentfor pro ci'rnu! mlverUsemcnts, rncdvlnp subscriptions, (tint.making coltccVldns for the yelitntetr y 9& his odlcc,' N. W. corner of Tnlnt nm\ Cliesnul BtrooXn, rjitu^dclputa. Cj’Joiin Mktx, Esq., our new County Commission or, entered upon the duties of his office on Monday UM t os the successor to Mr. Woitliinglon, liio lute rfficicntincumbeht. The Potato rot lias caused almost the entire des truction of tho crop in many of the counties of this Stale. Alany of our,agricultural friends in Cumber land and the adjoining counties complaint of the damage,to the potato by the rot, and indeed we be lieve tho disease , prevails generally throughout tho country. . Appointment dy tiik County Commissioners. —Jef- ferson Worthington, Esq., to bo Mcrchnnlilo Ap poisor for the ensuing year. Tliisds a most judicious and excellent appointment. Mr. W. is not only wor thy, but.ho is every way qualified for the discharge of the duties of llic office. His appointment, to this small, but important office, will, wo opine, give gen: oral satisfaction. Re-appointed. —The Commissioners of this county hAvo re-appointed Joseph Lobach Steward-,of the Poor House for the ensuing year. Mr. L. has made a careful and excellent officer. (Tj* Qur friend Saiger has retired from llio “ Ju* niala Time?," and has disposed of-his interest in the same to S. R. Maoanagal, a young man of ability, and a sound and steadfast'Democrat. The Times has always been an orthodox Democratic paper, and wo wish both the retiring and ’the present editor success. Circular of the State Treasurer. —lion. John Banks, the State Treasurer, In view of tho fact that the damage done to our canals will materially dimill* lull tho'pablio receipts, has issued a circular, calling upon thrbfficors of the several counties in tho State to collect and pay over, promptly and fully, all Slate taxes that dro’.riow due to the Commonwealth. Wilson M’Candlkss, Esq.— A number of Western I presses have named this accomplished gentleman, one of tfio ablest Democrats in this s|ate l ns peculiarly well'qualified for tho post of- Minister to China, in place of the lamented Everett. Without knowing . the purpose of the administration in this matter, we know that Col. M’Ca.nules is eminently worthy of i ts confidence. The License Law. —The ground upon which the ■Supreme Court of Pennsylvania declared the recent license law to bo unconstitutional, was, that thcLc gislutnrc could not delegate Us powers of legislation to the vote oflho people. Judges Coulter and Burn* -side dissented from this decision. The 30 Mile Postage Law. —As Congress will soon meet, no time should bo lost hi procuring sig natures to petitions asking tho repeal of tho law which imposes postage on newspapers circulating within 30 miles of their place of publication. The petitions should be short and confined to this single object. Persons living in the neighborhood of coun try towns and villages, arc more concerned in this matter than those who reside near the county sent and get their papers by calling fur them ut tho pi in* ling office. * ,QQ* We expect to print some blank petitions before long, and any person who desires to uso a copy, can call or send to this office and procure one. Tennessee' United Statns Senator. —Tlio Lcgis. laturo of Tennessee, on the 20th, was engaged several hours in balloting for a United Stales Senator, but without success. CT Tito Washington Union, states that General Taylor has asked For and obtained leave of absence for six months, in order to pay a visit to his homio and family. Ho may,therefore,be expected to reach If. Orleans in about a month. Assault on Senator llanneoan. —Wo find, in the Cincinnati Gazelle, a statement of u quarrel which took place at Crawfordsvillo, Xa., between Senator Honnoga'n nnd a Mr. E. McDonald, which had Us origin a ycarpaslin what is said to have been a mob, in which Mr. Ilanncgan was a parly,*ond when Mc- Donald says lie got knocked into the canal, through the Senator's instrumentality. McD. has ever since threatened vengeance, whenever ho should meet the Senator, and this was the first time the parlies met. Tho Senator was attacked by McDonald—knocked down and trampled under foot, and his face horribly lacerated. After the Senator was released, ho re. turned with a gun, for vfengoanco on McDonald,but ho had escaped. Such scenes are much to bo . re gretted. , , Outrageous I The Democrats have been accused of ingratitude, and every species of coldness and insult to General Taylor— all of which is false. A Federal editor in Boston—ho of tho Courier—does, however, indulge in tho.following language, in rcgardlo tho hero of Palo Alto, Ilcsaca do la Palma, Monterey, and Buena Vista, which, for.malignant atrocity, stands unrival led even in the hiatory of Federal assaults on tho de fenders of their country nnd tho supporters of its ho nor and rightson the battle-field. Hero arc tho very words: “ We do believe that C/tn. Taylor IS * one of those human butchers who follow the trade of war for a bru tal love of its excitements* or, i chat is worse, FROM A LOVE FOR THE MONEY WHICH HE GETS FOR lIIS SERVICES—THE- PRICE OF HU MAN lILOOD . So far from knowing this is not his character, we hate never heard any thing of hitri % that couldf in the least degree , weaken this impress ~Tiie Court Martial.— The difficulties in relation to rank, growing out of the claims of Gen. Kearney, Col. 'Fremont, and Cum. Stockton, each claiming to bo Governor of California, has resulted in a court -martial, which Is’now silting at Washington on Col. Fremont, It must ho understood that no charges -have been profered against any.of (hose officers for a diroicclion of duly. Probably no three officers cv •er had such dangerous, difficult duties (a discharge. It is a mere difference in a claim of rank, which the court martial will probably settle without impugning tho rights or services or character of either. Col Fremont is a most scientific and val uable officer, ond has rendered groat services to tho country in Oregon. Thefatcopa Traitor, —One of the duserters who was found fighting against his country at tho battle of Chcrubusco, was Harrison Kinnky, of] tho Ohio regiment, formerly a cillr.cn of Columbus, Ohio. Ho was captured, with many others, by Gen. Scott's or my, and by bis orders hung, Tho Ohio. Statesman, printed at Columbus, in speaking of the fUlo of Kin. ’/icy, says: “This Klnnoy was a tailor by trade, in this city, and It is a melancholy record to make of his end.— ilo was.ft very-decided-Whig, and wo cannot sea jvhat tempted him to this gronterimo of downing his icountry/cxcopt the effect produceil by tho Whig pa. ners and suoh speoohea os.those of Corwin. 110 has u child |n thjfl city, hi* wlfo being dead. \y 9 did iiol suppose oqr city would have well a reproach to hoar from oqp of her soldiers." (ho BTow-Vork hegiijatufc, a resolution has been reported against, ill? anointment of numbers of Congress to oflidc, , DEMOCRACY, vs. FEDERALISM. - Tho truly bravo arc always generous."' i ‘ - Wo hnvo often thought that there never was, a fact mote happily made known than the one abovo quoted —•every day adds its degree of proof,as corroborating, testimony of tho (ruth of the adage* > As well might wo'expect grapes from! thqrns, or figs from thistles, as an act of generosity from.lhc coward or poltroon. Tho hcartof such a being is notsuscopliblo'ofa gen erous emotion—to it, patriotism is n stranger, and sympathy a forbidden relishes vice and;glo ries iu iniquity- Fear, anger, maiico and revenge aro its prcdominanlqualUics—they have usurped the pla ces of probity, generosity and,friendship. Well may lie,posscssing ahcarlofthisnature,exclaim with the cormorant who sat brooding destruction in tho bow ers of Eden, . . “ In ino ail posterity Manta accursed.'* * Wo have been led to these remarks by a circum stance that has recently occurred in Auburn, Al<iba : mo. It appears that a report reached that place a few weeks since that tho President of tho U. Stales had suddenly died. r The report was credited by the people of Auburn, and in tho evening of the same day several of tho pron’Hncnt WhigstHumtudfeiil/mr houses, and thus rejoiced over what they considered the death of tho President of die United States!— Yes, fellow-citizens; the black-hearted wrctctics who refused to illuminate their dwellings upon hearing of our glorious victories ini Mexico, were ready to do so when they heard of the death of the President of the Union! Such conduct, in persons professing “decency” and generosity, deserves tho severest censure and reprehension .of all honorable..men, and will receive the.scorn and contempt of every high-minded individual of the country. Such con duct is well suited to the canting hypocrite who de light to insult their superiors, and who possess not tho smallest spark of patriotism or generosity,. How different is tho conduct of tho Democrats to j that oflho Federalists. Mr. Clay, in his late visit , to tiic Northern and New England States was treat* ( cd with all the respect duo to a great man.. A hoar* ( ty welcome was offered him by Democrats as well ( as Whigs, wherever bo stopped. Mr. Webster, in travelling through the Southern States a low months since,-had. dinners offered him by his political, cno* mica. Being a United Stales Senator, his political 1 opponents respected his position, and tendered him 1 .every attention possible. Hero was an example for ■ lour political enemies to imitate, and coijld wo be in* duccd to believe that the Whigs of Auburn could ap preciate it, wo would ask them to look back upon their own conduct, and blush! On the part of tho Whigs of the present day, one or two other Instances of similar character with that enacted at Auburn, might bo cited to prove how hollow-hearted and hypocritical aro their cries of pa triotism and love of country ! Why is it, wo ask, t that their conduct is generally tho.very antipodes of till that Is generous, upright, and magnanimous, un , less it bo the result of tho wicked and destructive principles they wish to inculcate 7 Wo can assign no other cause than that vicious and corrupt princi ples engender abominable and despicable actions.— I Such has been tho fact from tho foundation of the * world, and, such will bo the result in oil time to come. * . ’ With what exultation and pride must (ho heart of every Democrat glow, when he contrasts this differ ent behaviour of the two parlice juSt referred to?— With what confidence -must it inspire him, in the course he pursues, when ho witnesses tho wholesome ! consequences of the excellent doctrines.ho advocates 7 NEW YORK ELECTION. As wo expected and predicted, Now York has gone against as. *As near as wo can post up the dis. aslrous and scattering intelligence, it elects Hamilton Fish, (Fed.) Lt. Governor; Christopher Morgan, (Fed.) Secretary of Sluto; Millard Fillmore, (Fed.) Comptroller;. Alvah Hunt, (Fed.) Treasurer; A. L. .Jordon, (Fed.) Attorney General; C. D. Stewart, (Fed.) Chief Engineer; and Jacob Hinds, j. B. Ged* ney and Charles Cook, (Feds.) Canal by majorities too large to mention; that the Senate 1 and House of Assembly ore Federal by a largo vote,' there is no question.. Not more than one-half the Democratic vole was polled; the famous Gib ward, New York, polling only 1200 voles altogether—here tofore it has given from 800 to 1200 Democratic ma jority—with a poll of 2or 3,000! So Tar as hoard from, tho voto in the State is after llio “same pal- tern.” As it is well remarked by a colcmporary,it should bo recollected tjialthis result has been brought about by tho desperation with which the- several divisions of (ho Democratic parly determined to defeat each other. Mr. Joi?n Van Buren was at the head of tho opposition to the regular Democratic ticket—because his candidates were defeated in tho nominating Con vention. But it is suspected that even before that convention met, the result was courted by those who have brought it about.and tho “ Wilmol Proviso" was made tho plea for the movement. The Federal* ists did not defeat tho Democrats—& portion of the Democrats would notionvo that work to other hands, but performed it most effectually themselves. When tho consequences of this disaster arc fully appreciated by the Democracy of Now York, we prcdiotlhuy will rise up in their might, and drive from thoir midst those who have shown that they can prefer Federal men and measures to the good cause for which New. York has labored so long. Wo arc glad to scd'lhut (he vote is small, Wo are glad that (hero aro thousands of Democrats who, if (hey could not voto the Democratic ticket, have not elm son to support their adversaries. This is (ho reserve gua(d of tho gallant old Slate, and wo predict it will bo found next year ready and wilting to redeem tho Empire Democracy: and especially will this bo so, rtow that our opponents claim tho late result as an approval of their own conduct 1 Ohio a Democratic State!— Tho Columbus States man, clearly by figure, shows that the late election in Ohio has resulted in a Democratic majority of FIF. TEEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE! The Statesman remarks on tho strength of this gratify ing truth: “Let tho Federal parly, with tho fact that they arc in a minority in tho-Stale staring thorn in IhoTuco, curry out their Federal throat b( instretmg tho Sena, tors in Congress to vote against supplies, and they wIU raiso a storm of popular indignation about (h«lr bars which will send Ilium to a retireinontns eternal us their conduct is infamous.** Tho following, which wo have not before seen, Is the sou) stirring address ofGon. Quitman to Ids com mand, on Us march to (ho assail of the Castle ofCha pultopoc: “Companions! tho national flag which I now pro* sent to you was given to mo many years ago, and I then vowed (that it should bo triumphant. Since then, Clack Hawk has been conquered, and the Som inolus have been vanquished, bonputh its folds. It lias also waved victoriously in the battles of Palo Al» to/Uesada do la Palma, Montoroy, Vera Cruz, Corrb , Gordo, and in those which have boon fought in front of tho city of Mexico. I now entrust it to your keep ing, knowing that you will confer upon it additional 'lories, by planllngil upon'lho highest point of (ho Jostle of Chapullcpoc." Tho soldiers applauded, and this flag was tho first that fluttered over the battlement of tho Castle ofClmpultopcc, J brutal murder was committed at Lexington, on the night of the 3lat ult. The, victim was an old lady named Elizabeth Warren, whft kept a grocery j ■loro. She was found lying dead upon tho floor, with evidences of an attempt flaying been made to flro.tho | house, negroes wero-arrdstbd, but subsequently discharged, “TRUTH IS MIGIITY AND WILD PREVAIL.** Wo arc acquainted with no adage that has been so beautifully exemplified, in the -result of the recent election in our Slate, as the one at the head of this article. So'completely have the excellent doctrines of the Democratic parly triumphed, that scarcely a vestige.ofFcddralism is to be seen. > How gratifying must it bo to the lovcts nf morality and truth—how doubly gratifying to the palnot ond advocate of free piihclplcs.; Truth is tho mighty weapon of tlio Do* mocralic pavtyi and they wicld J,i it;in a whplcsomo cause. Hence their briiliant.hchievcmcnln. What a-capital lesson is the remit oftho late con test to our opponents! It is a handsome commen tary on their obnoxious doctrines, and their wicked system of falsehood. Wo would suggest to them the propriety of an entire charge of conduct and princi ples, otherwise they never cah The people arc becoming more and moroi intelligent—they are (particularly of'this Stale,) a reading people—and unless our opponents abandon the art of u gulling” and “hood-winking, 1 * and adopt,Some kind ofprin ciples and an honest' courso of . conduct, they never will or can triumph. In unintelligent community tho public mind is only to bo readied by solid rea soning, a strict regard for truth,and an honesty of purpose. Without these, alt vain. Tho succession of routes, pycrlhroivstfand 'defeats that have attended, our opponents' in'this State, speak loudly In favor oftho truth of what wo assert. Tho course of tho Federalists has bqcn any thing but honest. Knowing that their.Jirofcsscd principles were obnoxious to tho people, they, hoped to succeed by assailing tho private characters’of the candidates oftho Democratic parly, and by violating justice and honor. Tho foulest inedns have'been practiced to attain their ends, and everything of. tho most perni cious character resorted t0,.t0 the most shameful designs. Cut,, they have failed—entirely failed. Thanks to a virtuous community and an in telligent people, they have onco moro put thejr seal of condemnation on the underhanded, measures of aur opponents—they hove pronounced a judgment accor. ding to the law and the prophets; CANDID ATES POU STATB'jtIfEASimED. i - One of tho duties devolved upon tho ensuing Leg- I islalurc, says the Pennsylvanian; will bo tho choice of a State Treasurer, in place of tho present incumbent, Judge Banks. A number of highly deserving and influential Democrats aro named, ettsh having a largo body of friends. With n strict adherence to our reg ular nominations, however, and a decisive majority \ on joint ballot, there' is ho doubt that the choice of tho caucus will bo successful over, all opposition.- Among thoso named, wo observe respectively, tho Hon. Wm, Bigler, of Clearfield; Gon. Geo. W. Bow. UAN,*of Bedford; Hon. Arnold Plomcr, of Venango; Nimrod Strickland, Esq., of Chester; end Col. Asa ■ Dimock, of Susquehanna. Col. Bigler is well know as tho latb Senator from the XXlh district, in which position ho was endeared to hi? friends by his amiable deportment, sound.Dcm cracy, and industrious attention tohls duties. His op position to tho contemplated disposition of the Public works,under (he bill ofGibbonsand Edio, was manly, effective and opportnn. Ho, would make a most indefatigable Stale Treasurer. ■. . V . A favorite corrcspqndcnt announces as an addition al candidate tor State Treasurer, our friend Gen. Geo. W.. Bowman, of tho Bedford Gazette,, everywhere known for his fearless nnd uncompromising Democ racy, and for his fine talents, nnd groat, decision of character. We do not know whcthertheGcn.is a can didate for-tho place, on his own motlohior, by tho act of his friends; but wo know ho would.mako a most efficient and popular oflicor. ''•/.I . - - Hon. Arnold Plumbic is tho latefStodmed and in- repV'csenlativo la CdpgnLsTTrom tho Vqn. ango district—ono of the purest and ablest of our public men, and unquestionably ono of (lie most ex perienced and popular. .His name is suggested to us by one of our most influential political(fjjcnds. Nimrod. Strickland, Esq., named by many sound' Democrats, is the inlripid editor of the Cketttr Coun. ty Democrat, ono of our truest and steadiest republi can journals—a man who would not flatter Neptune for his trident, one who never compromises in sup. porting his principles. Ho too, is singularly able and honest, arid would make an able and efficient Slate Treasurer. Col. Dimock is a citizen of Susquehanna county, now temporarily resident in (hiscity,Qnd well known os tho lalo Senator from his district...; Ho is compo* tent, honest and experienced, having been connected for several years with Col. Snowden, the late State Treasurer, as his chief Clerk. Hero is a list of distihguished names. Either of these capable men would make a most excellent Slate Treasurer, and Would.be worthy of the votes of the Legislature chosen by a triumphant Democracy Trial or Lieut. Col. Fremont.— The Court Mar tial of Lieut. Col. Fremont commenced at Washing* lon on Wednesday, Col. Benton and C. E. Jones (Mr. Benton's son-in-law) acting ns counsel for Col. Fre mont. Col. Hunt was substituted in the place of Ma jor McCall, who did nobaltcnd, in consequence'of ill I health. Tho charges wore road; to whidh tho defen dant pleaded "not guilty." Tho charges as is known, are insubordination ond mutinous conduct, in persis- ting in his claim to bo Governor of California, and commandant of the military forces there, after Brig adier General Kearney's arrival in-that country, and in refusing to obey Gtoncrol Kearney's orders. The Court are men of high, gentlemanly ond officcr.like bearing, and are certainly distinguished for their in* tclligcnco. New Jvney Election. Wo liavo now returns from all tbo. counties, ami tho result Is that Mr. Haines, the Democratic candl* data for Governor, is elected by a majority, of more than 2,500. Whig inaj. Burlington Camden Capo May Cumberland Essex.. Gloucester Mercer Middlesex Morris Passaic Salem Somerset 3436 The Whigs - have soeqn Legislature by a diminish?! Tin; Trophies or War.— One of llio Surgeons of the Army, (who has since been himself dangerously | wounded,) writing to a friohd after the battlbs of Contreras, and Churubusco, says; ' I "After operating, with my assistants, till three I o’clock in. the morning, 1 loft the building, of which I I had made a temporary hospital, to tnko an hour’s 1 rest in the open air. / turned round to look at my amputation table! under it was a pKrfkot heap ok arms and legs ; and looking at myself, 1 found I was covered.with blood from head to foot,'’ Michigan I ' • The few returns which have readied us frotn the peninsular stale leave no room to doubt that llio poo. ! plo of Michigan have nobly responded to,the popular majorities in Maine, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Maryland, Georgia, Ohio and PenityyWonioi by giv ing tho Fedorollsts a Duetm Vista Defeat 1 Cj*Tlio'Wosliinglon Union, slates that nothing in the ahapo of despatches has yot boon .received from fJen. Scott..'; . \ , For llio American Volunteer. V; - ANNUAL REPORT OP THE 1 Agricultural Society Meeting. . Thoconstitutional, fall mooting of the Cumberland County 'Agricultural Society was held, on Thursday, the 28llt October. ■ Tho Committee of Arrangement, Messrs. Armstrong Noble, Thos. tlrddlcy and Rich* ard Parker, had carefully prepared .a place for tho reception of oil suchtliings as might bo presented for { exhibition; and a beautiful field for tho trial ot skill in tl o art of ploughing; Tho day Was as propitious 1 as could hnyo'been desired, neither warm nor cold, hut delightfully autumnal, as ifProvidonlially order, cd to encourage and prosper the beneficial objects of our society. The attendance of people was large, and the interest which they seemed to manifest made tho impression that the designs and objects of our society were scon arid felt, and the motives of its members to promote the art and science of Agricul ture would bo duly appreciated. . * Tim PLOUGHING MATCH was evidently Hip oxcitingobjcctofallcnlioh. Ofihis every man deems himself a Judge,'and his anxiety to pass Upon tho l merits or demerits of the Work Is measured by the degree of confidence which ho has.in his own opin ion. Others, merb spectators, without tho advantage of any practical knowledge, look upon It as so simple an operation, and. its objects so manifestos to be entirely within the comprehension and subject to tho judgment of tho must untaught. Out since agricul. lure has become tho subject of thought,—since learn, ing and learned men have turned their attention to this most important of all subjects, the community of farmers has In-lt many who have paused to enquire why curtain causes produce certain results: this has I produced another class of men, who look upon the I apparently simple act of ploughing.as tho great first principle of good farming: who arc not content to , know that tho ground should bo ploughed to produce good grain, but why it should bo ploughed who uro i not satisfied .with tho mere turning of tho darth up. | side down, but examine it whert turned, to see wheth. the object 6f,turning it has been accomplished:, who look upon the earth as having capacities to con sume nature’s food, drink her moisture, and.breathe her atmosphere; and that it is tlio business of tho ploughman' to take enre that all these functions are properly performed. This produced another, and wo trust a largo class of observers upon tho ground. At the hour,appointed eight competitors for the honors and premiums of tho society presented themselves. James Weakley, with a specimen Plough, held by Joseph Alexander. Frederick Wails, Prouty’s centre draught Plough, field by Samuel Klinefelter. George Qrindlo, (nf Monroe,) St. Clair do. Co’s cen tre draught Plough, held by himself. John Graham, Plank Plough, held by son George Graham. • Thomas Bradley, Prouty’s centre draught Plough, held by son Abm. Bradley. George Orindlc, (N. Middleton) Hemvood Plough, l held by son John P. Brindlo, . John‘Hemminger, Plank Plough, licld by son.S. | Hemminger. Abraham Myers, Plank Plough, held by son Abm. Myers, Jr. The Judges wore Messrs. Robert Bryson, Christian Titzol, John Paul, Christian Slqyman ond Geo. Rea. A tribunal, in whoso canrlor and judgment the com pctilors had the highest confidence. The- teams went oft* beautifully together, and each ploughman put himself to the work as if his life de pend upon tho result. The ground was a tough timothy sod and in good condition. Tho.ploughing continued about an hour and a half, during which time the judges were upon'tho ground to examine tho work-as it progressed. After each had ploughed a.land, about,* rod-wipcilio-wa*--re<imted‘to;dragMi, harrow onco round on his work. This was done by all with tho same implement. And now, between eight competitors, all of whom did their work so well, the judges were called upon to decide; and they awarded: The first premium, ten dollars, (o George Bundle, of Monroe. The second premium, six dollars, to John Graham, of South Middleton, ‘ . Tim third premium, three dollars, to James Weak ley, Dickinson. • And tho Treasurer was directed by a resolution ol the Society to accompany tho payment’of tho pre miums with a “Certificate of Merit** to each. The committee on Horses; Messrs. Thomas Leo, Wm, M. Walls and John Stuart, tho two latter hav ing been substituted for two members of tho commit, too who were not present, made a report, “ That they were gratified by tho number of,animals submitted to their inspection and tho improvement manifested in their breeding and urge upon tho breeders of this useful animal tho importance of more caro in break ing colls both for, the saddle and draft. 1 * They award, A premium of three dollars to Wm. Cameron, for tho best Stud Horses, for ficldand road purposes. A Premium of two dollars to Richard Craighead, for best Mare for field and road purposes. Mr.Cralg. head's More had witirher three of her colls, five and three years old, and one at her feet. A premium of one dollar to Joseph Culver for the best Fillcy, over two years old. As the Committed hud no discretion in awarding promimns, they must content themselves with the expression of their satisfaction wit h a draft horse ex hibited by Daniel Coble, of fino form, compactly built, and well broken; and ono by John Wunderlich, a heavy fino draft horse, but not so well broken. . John Cameron also exhibited a Maro and Coll by her side, seven weeks old, and remarkable forilssizu and. symmetry. , Frederick Watts, Esq., produced, a very fine, well broken horse, ofgrual speed and action. William Alexander, exhibited a pair of match Mules, two arid three years of ago; well broken to harness, of fine form and action, and well deserving tho attention which they attracted. Dem. mttj. 'Atlantic Bergen , Hudson {Hunterdon 'Monmouth Tho coinmiUco on Cattle, Messrs. Abraham My ers, Jacob Hersho and John W, Craighead, tho two last of whom wero substituted for two others'absent, award: Tho premium of two dollars, to Robert Noblo ? for '‘Tcoswalor,” tho best Ball. 1046 500 2155 .1522 {Sussex {Warren llaine’s mnj. 3085 Wright’s do, 3436 Tho premium of two dollars to Robert Bryson, for tho best Cow, being a crop of Durham, Clicshiro and native. , Doim inoj* 2549 The premium of two dollars to William M. Hon* dorsnn, for tho best Calf, a well bred short horned Durham. id both branches of tho I majority. Thomas Loo exhibited two hoantlftil IlciforS) two Cows and two Steers crossed with Durham. Qoorgo Leo also exhibited three beautiful Heifers, of tho same bred. ' , Jacob Plank exhibited n Bull Calf, fifteen months’ old, which was of remarkable size for his ago. Also a very fmo Heifer Calf, eighteen months old. . Thocommillooon Agricultural Jacob Plank, William Shrivor and David Storrott, made, report of llio following Agricultural' Imple ments exhibited. .' A Seed Drill by 11. W. Smith,'to whom a cortifi. cote of merit was awarded, ho not being a member of the society. A .Seed Drill by James Weakley. . . A Scoring Plough, tho invention of Jacob Plank, to whom was awarded a premium of fifty cents, A Harrow, tho invention of George Brindlo of Monroe, a premium of fifty cents. | ‘.'A Foddolr'iind Straw Cutter, by Messrs. Wright Saxton, of Carlisle, to whom tho cpmmitto awarded a corliticato of merit as a testimonial oj their appro- 1 Inilion pr the Implement., . .( HORSES, MULES, &c, CATTLE, dtc, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, Of tho two Sued Drills the cqmiqiltoo decided In favor of that of 11. W. Smith. SHEEP AND HOGS. . Tho.committee on Sheep & Hogs, Messrs. Thomp son Gnlbreath, Joseph,Culver and.Wni; M. Hender- son, roporlod. ■' •_ .A while Berkshire Boar, by W. M. Henderson.. A black Berkshire Boar, exhibited by W. M. Hen derson. ■ Throe fine Hogs, fourteen months ohlby Samuel Myers.’. . ' y . Four fino.Hogs, exhibited by George W. Rheem.- | The commillco were of tho opinion that those of Samuel Myers were tho boat. - SEEDS. The commillco on Seeds, Messrs. Thomas Bradley and George W. Shcaffor, made report of specimens of seed wheat exhibited by George Brindlc, of Mon* roe, Robert Noble and Joseph Culver, and they award* cd a premium of fifty, cents for the best to Geprgo Brindlc.'' Specimens of. Corn .were exhibited by ChriHlian Slayman, AVillinm Adams, Jacob Plunk and William Kincade, and they awarded tho premium for thobest corn to Christian Slayman, the production of which Was eighty bushels to the aero; that of Wm. Adams was eighty five bushels to the aero. A specimen of. black oats was olso exhibited by Jacob Plank. • MISCELLANEOUS. A premium of onq dollar .was awarded to William Kincade, for a basket of well made butler. A premium of fifty cents to George W. Shenfler. for the best cabbage, a head of which weighed 24£ pounds. John Harris, of Nowvillc, exhibited a'bciiutifulaxo of his own manufacture, , II. Criswell, exhibited a specimen of Segars made of tobacco grown in this county. •• Jacob Shrom, exhibited Potatoes of firio sizo but quality not approved. . • Andrew Cook, exhibited a Radish, raised by Jacob Squire, weighing 4 lbs. 3 oz. < Beets, raised' by David- Glenn, said to wci’gli 17 lbs. each, were exhibited. I cannot close ibis' report to. tho. Society without tho expression of hope that at our. next annual meet, ing tho exhibition may bo more extensive, embracing every article manufacture. Whyahould not every man who is employed In tho mechanic arts make this the.occasion of exhibiting his.skill; what oppor tunity so fit and Vo public ever presents itself, and what recommendation can he have which is of more Value than iho Certificate of tho Agricultural Socie ty, founded upon tho report of its Intelligent commit* lees, niado upon actual examination. FREDTv. WATTS, President. November, IX, 1847. Fnim the Washington Union. Tribute of Gratitude from Ireland* Wo have already-staled that Capl. DeKny, of the Macedonian frigate, presented yesterday to the Pro* sidcrit of the United Stales an address from tho cor poration of Cork. It is handsomely written out on n roll of paperi and embellished at tho top on one side with the Hag of llio Uniied Slates, and bn tho other with tho British flag. Tim seal of the corporation attests tho authenticity of the signatures. Tho roll is enclosed in a small, neat mahogany box, with the following inscription iipon u nictulic pl'.;tc: THE CORPORATION TUB'PRESIDENT OP TUB UNITED STATES. This eloquent address breathes llio gratitude and the spirit of the. Irish people: - To the President oj the United Slates of America ; Sms We, tho Mayor, Alderman and Burgesses of Cork, in council assembled, desire most respectfully, in behalf of our fellow-citizens, to express our heart felt gratitude to you, sir, tho head of tho United States Government, and thfough you to her Legisla ture, ami also to hOr-great and generous people. In this worm and earnest record of our thankful ness, it. would bebut of placo to discuss tho .causes of our national .poverty, restricting the great mass of tho Irish people for, subsistence to one article of food, which, Ihough-valuablo in many..particulars, is .In ihcßO counlrieslho lowest class of dicljWd?cbbsc* quonlly subjects. tho whole of (hbpoorer'popDlViion to constant risk of scarcity, or even famine, should a partial or general failure of that, one cropj tho pota to, occur. • The immoderately cold and sunless summer ol 1845 was followed by a deficient potato harvest; but in 1846. the visitation was universal, and its awful consequences nro still pressing severely on our com munity; Famine brought disease; private employ ment for tho industrious classes was greatly dimin ished; public employment was deficient, and would not supply three-fifths of the people with money wages.,• Grain, at on exorbitant price, was in many places scarce and difficult of access; starvation and all Its miseries were around us ; but the cry of those who were ready to perish wns heard, even across the dividing sea. Tho American nation, with .ready sympathy, cnino to tho rescue, unsolicited,except hy their own hearts; they gave food to feed tho hungry. to check the famine-fever, and, under tho.blessing of a merciful God, to restore tho sick la health and usefulness. Sir, wo oro of ono blood with yourqvvn America— brothers. Many of the boldest and purest spirits of England, Ireland, and Scollmd huvo made their homes in tho Great Western Republic, That love of liberty, which they carried to your shores is become your nation's character. Ofono mind and one heart with America, wo glory in her acts of philanthropy ; we emulate her" independence. Mav iieii banner EVER FLOAT ABOVE TUB BRAVE AN.D FREE. Sir, tho generous aid given hy the American pub lic, and sent on pcaoo-making mission in American ships-of-war, has done more to secure continued liar mony between tho countries than any armament could effect. .Your people, by doing us good, have recognised tho ancestral relationship which belongs to us; while we, in bur cordial gratitude, wilt over uso tho remembrance of your noblo benevolence as tho talisman of amity. The light of freedom of trade now dawns, upon our country; tho grand liw that.all men tiro brethren is about to bo made practical. Yonr- prompt and liberal free-will offering has been timely placed on the altar of fraternity just ns tho doors of tho temple of commerce are about to bo thrown widely open.— : For tho future, our mutual forbearance, and mutual benefits exchanged will develop mutual estimation until tho best interests of these islands and your free Stales shall become'associated, so ns every day to draw the people more closely into a friendship based on mercantile, moral, and benevolent intercourse; Receive, sir, our appreciation of your most valua ble generosity. As Christians and as men, you have dignified your nation. Such triumphs are among tho proudest laurels which can wreathe the brow of tho first officer of a groat and generous people. Donoln council at Cork, under tho city seal, the 29th day of July, 1847. ANDREW F. UOSIIE, Mayor of Cork. Alexander McCart»v,Towii Clerk. JUBILEE AT HARRISBURG* Tho Democrats of this town hold a celebration in honor of tho recent Democratic triumph in tho State, on tho 87lli. In llio list of officers wo observe tho names of some of tho oldest and most devoted Demo, crats of Dauphin county. Tho Union soys of it: All who wore there will remember with pleasure tho good feeling that prevailed; and the hoarty good will with which each partook of the sumptuous sup. per, which had been provided for the occasion. Af ter three long, loud cheers for the Honest Governor, the cloth was removed and tho meeting organized by the selection of tho following officers : President—Hamilton Alrloks. Vico Presidents— Hon. Luther Uiloy, H. Church, Joseph Uodsockcr, Samuel Holman, >Vm. Domgardnur, Joshua Fucklcr, Jacob Babb, John L. Spool, Frederick Fortney, E. M, Pollock, and Goorgo C., Fager. Secretaries— Christian B. Henry, Thomas Forster, John W. Glo ver, and John Webster. , 11,0 n lSS, c,in B was ably and eloquently addressed by tho Hen. Josso Mlllor, Hon. John N. Purvlanco, K. Pritchotto, Esq. Judgo. Dock, and Henry Polrl kun Esq, Tho speakers were hoard with much in terest, and frequently greeted with applause. ■ Railroad Accident.—A dreadful nccldont occur red on tho Massachusetts Railroad, between Spring, field ami Boston, on Saligday'last. A oar, called tho Jim Crow, was dashed to pieces, and seven Irish emigrants were’lnstantly killed, thoir bodies being most horribly mangled.. Several other passengers wore severely, wounded. Tho accident was caused by tho break falling beneath (lib oar while In rapid moiiqn,.;. '• • | Fio'iit Betweenan Eagle and a BoV,^Coring latter part of last Week, n largo cnglo wtal CQpt ncar Jamsion’s Cornori iti NVarwlck township, Buck county., Tho r Doylostown Dcmocrut small boy wont after the, cows in the evening, and wa& af 1 Indeed by, the bird in. a-.fnrioys mpnncr, and afe hayings battled with: it -un succcbsfu Ily Tor some ii mp was relieved by a;dc<g,'ihnt'ot the lime had came to his rescue.' Between the boy and dog the eagle had to. surrender, and was taken homo in triumph, wiiij the assistance of some of ,lhc t neighbors. It is Ba j ( | to. have been a. noble bird. Its length from tip t ,lip, eight feet .... ° Frost Bitten— A Miss Frost ihr Massachusetts has recovered three hundred and sixty five dollars of Mr. Snow, for a broach of marriage promise. jj 0 courted her a year* and pay at*the rale of dollar a day fpr it. , • ' . f ; IlEiniiT. qp ; tub Presidents.— Almost all 0 f our Presidents have bojjn tall men, an if.wo had selected our rulers as the children of Israel did their first monarch, for his height: Gen. Washington was fully 6 feet. John Adams, . . 5 « 10 inch Thomas Jefferson, ' 6 “ 2 ’ . Jambs Madispn, . ~ 5 “ g James Monroe, - full G‘‘ John Quincy Adams, 5 14 IQ Andrew Jackson G.> 4 1 Martin Van Buren, -5 44 8 Win. 11. Harrison, ••. ..• 5 44 10 John Tyler, ' 6 44 James K, Polk, 5 44 10 Tiicso' orc the average of mankind erfeepfin Kentucky and Tennessee. “ A Fmrr‘HATß Notice in the Boston Munxiso Post.” —The Boston Post is famous for its » first, rule notices,'” but the following, of Mr. Van Duron the younger, is the best wo have ever seen in tint journals He that attempts to make a Whig of me, will make an ass of himself.— John Van Duren. John matte tho attempt upon himself and fulfill'd is own prophecy.—‘Boston Post, From tho Harrisburg Union. PREDICTION VERBIFIED. On the 17lh of June, 1843, we made the following irediclion in the Democratic Union ; ‘ 4 Tiiat 23,000 Majority. —We learn that Got. Porter, when seeking to cxtcnnnfc his numerous po. lilical tergiversations, oml in order to prove that ho is not the recreant Dcinocr-'l the world takes him to he, is very inuch .in the habit of boosting of the 23,- 000 Democratic majority ho received at his second election. In this, wo hold, he commits an egregious error. The Democracy of Pennsylvania always butllo for Principles, never for Micro Men, and lio must not flatter himself that when they marched in solid phalanx lo the polls hi 1841, and gave him (heir votes, they i objected themselves to,so much trouble merely nn his account, but they did eo»bccuuso they hoped and believed he would carry out tho principles (hey have so much ol heart. Thainomcnt he diner led those principles, thnfmomcnt (ho people dew ted him. Ho should remember, also, (he political fate of poor Sliulzc, who was elected a second lime triiAJ out a competitor,nod nevertheless retired from oilico universally detested. Shulzo. wrecked his forlunrs by attempting to transfer the Democracy to JulmQ.' Adams. Porter has sealed his doom by attempting to hand them over to John Tyler. Both have split upon the same rock,and will soon bo fighting under the samu banner.” This prediction'has been fully verified and sus tained. In tho election of 184G,for Canal Commits, inner, David R, Porter sustained James AI. Power, named one of his.canal boats after him, and openly opposed William R. Foster, tho nominee of the Dc. mocrnlic party; and in tho lato election,he openly opposed Gov, Shunk, and supported James Irvin, the Federal candidate for Governor. Wo make this statement in justice to nursdvet, iiid lo inform our Dejnpcrylic friends throughout ho Stale, of the course pursued by D. U. Portdr ul the lust two Suite elections. Prom llio Vork S.iR, (a liftalrnl paper.) • THE PRESIDENT.AND THE CABIJfET. • Tho Historion who records (ho glorious achieve, incuts of the United Stales during tho year 1847, will aword to James K.Polk and hisU.ibinel un illnstriniH place. , While wo aland neutral os In the politic*, religion nn<! caste of nil men, ami cuingi*c no mao 1 nor set of men ns partisans, we cumml dewy our share of praise lo those who illustrate republican priaci pics, nod in ll»o service of their country sacrifice selfish considerations. Animated hy the exeilrmvnt of so.many brilliant victories and'llic final coaqacd of Mexico, though our eye natornlty-turns to the conquering. Generals and .their bmvq soldiers, «« cannot forget nor overlook those who, silling ot the I helm of Blalo.'lmYO collected the sinews of war,ill rcqlcd lho course, of oor armres f nnd with steady, unbending purpose, ngaihsl.nlldillkulttes o-mToppo. sition,secured lire jjrcaC triiiinph that fills every (me American ’heart with rejoicing* We ore tenant to neglect the statesman while (he soldier is before its, and nnderalo the pains and (oils of the cabinet while | wo bear lire'roar of the camp; Tire bfetory of Ihr United States rn 18J7 will hot’ only,bo the proudwt on record, hnt the Administration which controlled and shaped It will bo credited as (|m most patriotic and vigorous since iKjj foondafhm of (he republic.- - Pul the war entirely asidc r and the prosperity ofnnr country, in all the branches of Hs commerce, and every department of tiro government, with tlin extended friendly relations and profound peace it enjoys throughout the world, excepting Mexico, *nf ficicntly attests the ability and devotedness of thnw lo whom the honor and welfare of the nation ham been entrusted. Where shall we point (o three years Crowned with greater blessings and happier results than the three which have thus far marked the ftd* ministration of James K. Polk? Let un throw off the film of parly feelings—let ns forget men ami look at measures and fuels for ottr jndgihenf. Witkm throb years wo have seen the great and almost: war involving .Oregon question amicably settled, to the honor of the United States, and already, behold oiu government peacefully extended over the vast terri tory!- Wd have sopn.a lino ofOtecan Mail Sfearner* to Great Drilian and the continent cslahri*lie«P,timl National postal arrangements mode whh Europe.— New post-routes have been opened in every section of the Union, and the Poht-oiftoo deportment placed, in a position of unexampled prosperity. There isnot nu interest of the nation that has nolhocn advanced* The Treasury has never been in so flourishing* condition, and look where wo will tho whole na(io» exhibits a healthiness and energy altogether unpar alleled. Add lo this a war of twelve months will* Mexico, within which Umo armies have been called from ilia plough and the work-shop, munitioned ana sept into the field, in a strange country, thousand* of miles from the homes of many of our soldiers; twen ty-live battles fought, many of them fierce and bloodV but all victories j und finally, a notion of eight m l ”*' ions souls, measuring one, million six hundred thou sand square miles, conquered, and, wo may say» added to the United Slates. Facts so glorloosentnlo those who have'created them to tho highest honors a nation can bestow. And who nro.tlicy but tho “re sident and his Cabinet. Shill the picture as wo may. the toil of planning and guiding to all these result* lias been done at Washington. Between James h. Polk, President, Gcorgo M. Dallas, Vico President, and James Buchanan, Secretary of : Slate, Uobert J. Walker, Secretory of tho Treasury, William L. Mar cy, Secretary of War, John V. Mason Secretary oi the Navy, and Cava Johnson, Post Master Genera» forming tho. President's Cabinet llio splendid policy that has filled our country with prosperity at l crowned our arms with conquest, has been n,0 ! ,,( I’c 1 ’ c | t and successfully carried out. Lot no one tliinK has been .ft work of Indolence or ease, hnyy n , Into amid the gloom and tho light, the President a his advisors have struggled with the weight oi a * tion upqn their hands—have lent thomsclvos win singleness' of purpose lo their high tasks; nnl » , their honor and praise, have accomplished {L l , nlll Ay o scarcely excelled hy the revolution of 7b. sponk not thus in Idlo compliment, but (Vqin ft ® * vlctlon that what wo say Is truth. Wo caro ,tn . l whnt parly mcn bolong—when their service * 8 fi* to the country and the country is honored ano P pored by It, wo are proild lo acknowledge ond appf ' To the President and Cabinet, who hove shrunk I no duly that could add lo tho prosperity or , n a tho glory of the. Union, the American pooplo o> lasting debt of gratitude and praise. PIIRENOI.QOY.—A WBg 1110 OlllOT tlfiy, ** “ man whoso important nir in out blmolo oUraclc | groat cloal of notice, remarked that Ida bump ®» otioomwasso prominent, that |io could not - keep 11 hat oti in a 'windy day.
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