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.