***■? fit 'tcz: THE VOLUNTEER. John B* Editor and Proprietor:*.. OAItLiISLBt THURBDA.Y 18> i^4B. AGENCY. • TO*;V. 8., PAUMEIt, Bflq. U/our uathorizcil Agciitforpro e.iring ailvortißemeats. receiving subscriptions 'ami making - collection* for'4lto .£mortcaii r Pb/un(eer, at hi office* N.W. corner ofTnlrdandChesnut struts, Philadelphia. *s POII. HIESIDEM 1 , "tiiE SOSKBE OF THE NATIONAL COTONTIOS. r - - - m CiML COMISSMER* ISRAEL PAINTER), Westmoreland County. . T .DEMOCRATIC electoriai. ticeetC’"' //Senatorial Electors. ■V,;'- • (•- Willumßiqler, of Clearfield, v. : m DaVid D. Waqener, of Northampton. :* ! ’ r '' \Representative Electors, / 1 Diet. ttonry L. Benner, 13. John C. King, ••'B; Horn it. Kucaes, 14J John Wctdman, . • A. L-Rbnmfort, 16. Fredrick Smith, S. Yost. , : ’ 17. Jolib’-Criswcll,'; • ’ Robert E, Wright, 18. Charles Ai Black, ‘■'7i \Vm. > W. Downing. 19. Geo. W. Bowman, ’.Voi’Henry Hnldoinan, 20. John R.Shannon, ' 9. Peter Kline, .* 21. Geo. P. Hamilton, 'V*lO. B; Schoonover, , 92. William H.Davie, " 11. Wm.SwetJand, 23. Timothy Ives, 12. JonahJSreweler,. 24. Jaa. G. Campbell. Belles Lkttres Society.—r Wo learn that Charles Gibbons, Esq., of Philadelphia,.will .deliver ihe anna* • nladdtesabefore tho Belles Lellres Society of Dick inson College, on the day proceeding the commence' ,’weht in July. Mr. G. is an able orator, and our .citizens.- therefore, muy expect a rich intellectual .treat... -v . hls cord in another column it will be seen ‘‘tHat.' , "Drj Banki.v, formerly of Ncwvllle, lias per* : .manently located in our town, and will give his entire ‘attention to his profession. • • , - . OT)* A young and esteemed friend writes us that he is‘‘ loyo sick,” and usks us to prescribe a remedy. Gel marr’ied.you dunce. This is the only- remedy forjbvo sickness. yj* We invite attention to a letter from our towns. man,Maj. John F. Hunter, to be'found in another column. : No!—*A correspondent- asks us to say “ yes," or nb,’*',rega>dingllJb publication ofa communication which lie sent us a few weeks smcc. The . author forgot to give us his name, and we therefore comply yvilh' his. last .request, by answering emphatically, •‘iVo.'/l. ... ‘.j Tuc' Democratic National Convention meets at . Baltimore on next Monday. In our next we shall bo 'able to dnooancu tobur readers the nominees of the Convention (or Presidenl oiid Vice President, *• The Crops. —Wo have very favorable accounts from, all quarters, respecting the crops. From all that Wo can learn tho farmors of this county will have .a good yield of wheal and ryei .Wild Pigeons.— Within tho lasi two or three weeks, large numbers of these birds have been killed within.! few miles of Carlisle. A townsman told us a few days since, that he had shot thirty-eight in abodl. throe hours. Fine sport. . Thk Peach. —We arc sorry to learn that (lift Idle frosts have destroyed many of (he peaches in this connly; From present appearance there will not be much over holflhc muni crop. .The apples, cherries, plums, See., look wcJJ, and promise a good yield. ''■■if.' Messrs. Dallas, Sturgeon, and Cameron otitic 17.' S. Senate, Will accept our (hanks for sending (is documents, &c. Our thanks aro also due (o Mr. Buchanan,for similar favors. ■ i Regimental Parade. —Tuesday last was the null- j ' levy gala-day In Carlisle. . Al an early hour our town was filled With men, boys, nnd gulp, all anxious to get a peep at the far-famed 1971 h Regiment, .com manded by Col. Noble. The Regiment at length 1 appeared, “armed to the teeth" with slicks, umbrel las, corn-stalks, nnd other frightful looking weapons,! , and attracted general,attention by the precision of their: movements. Col. Noble appeared (o great ad vantage, in a flashing juniform, and mounted on a gay and prancing steed. Tho manner in which ho discharged his. duly, was alike creditable to his mili tary knowledge and tho regiment he commands.— The other officers attached tn the Regiment, Colonels, Majors, Adjutant ond Surgeons, ull presented a fine performed their several duties in n highly creditable manner, and with honor, to them* selves. ; But the moat imposing spectacle was tho parade of our four splendid Volunteer Companies—the “Ar tillery,” Copt, Todd, "Light Infantry,” Capt. Crop, :“Cadets,” Capt. Henderson, and “College Cailpts,” commanded' by Coh Sudlcr, who sustains a high character as a tactician. These companies present* •od t very Imposing appearance, and the manner in which they marched was proof that their several commanders had. not been inattentive, or tho mem ber's carelosi In acquiring a knowledge of military discipline. Our citizens feel proud of these compa nies, and well they may* . A Fact.— Ever since the commencement of the -war. with Mexico, President Polk has received tho coarse abuse of two classes of.men, viz—tho Mexican ■Federalists of this country, and the Mexicans against "whom wo fight. But of the two the Federalists of tho United Stales appear to bo tho bitterest Mexican#. It Is & beautiful sight to see Santa Anna, and other head men of Mexico, joining Clay, Webster, nnd 'Corwin, and the Federal 'editors of this country, to write down the President of the United Stoles! But - R won't take. Tho people understand this mutter, ’. and wßH»ave a word to say, and a rote to give at tho coming Presidential election. Many of (he “boys” too, who are now serving (heir country in Mexico, will be about when tho proper time comes. They have an account lo settle with those who wished them "hotpitable grsors” in Mexico —they mil! CTTho Whig National Convention Isnot lo’rnnel In Independence Hall, as first advertised, but in the saloon of iho Chinese Museum—a more appropriate place for such sn assembly. A Nr.w Trial Granted.— -Wc learn from Harris, burg, (hat, through Iho prisoner's counsel, the Court has granted a now (rial to Thomas Mitchell, convict* ed of the murder of McCabe in that county. A*tremendous lmil*lorm visited n portion of Butler county in lids Stale on Saturday llio Gtli inat. ’ Many ofUie hall stones were larger than a lion egg. Much damage was done to the fruit, grain, and win* - ,dow glass. ' [A great conflagration occurred at Detroit, on lnst. Tlireo tiundred buildings were burp*, •d* from throe to fouf hundred fumiiiot rendered houseless, afid a lots of two to throe hundred lliou* *'aand' cfblfaf* p. Blftlr, formerly editor of tbo Ololf, but now k resident of Montgomery county, is iho delegate to the Democratic National Convention from ’ llid Uf Concessional District of Maryland. Henry f Ai Wise l« t/iodelegeto fromthe Afccomao dislrlci of Virginia; ' *' ’■ UKB THEM. The two Federal papers of this the Ship* ponsburg News and the Carlisle Herald, continue to ttbUso Goy, he—babkccl\by life National, used his best exertions to 11 overthrow break down Gen. Scott, 1 ’ at a limp when the General was: in cbm mand of the American troops in Mexico.'--A more wicked;fabrication.was never,concocted; and. to show the dishonesty and recklessness of- those who iniikO this charge, it is only necessary that wo should slate that we-proposed to tho Herald man to publish Gen. Scott’s insulting , letter to Mr. Marcy, provided ho would agree to publish tho, answer to it.. That an* swer is a complete and triumphant vindication of tho acts of.tho administration and Secretary of War. It lakes up . Scott’s charges, ono ..alter-another, and proves them falso.and-.wiakod. But* the Herald do* dines to ‘‘lumber Its columns with Gov. Mercy’s reply.” Ofcburso—wo expected nothing- more from that quarter. Our neighbor is well aware that the reply gives the lie to the infamous - insinuatipns of Scott. It would not do for the HetWd to publish Mr. Mercy’s letter, as it might-have the effect of convincing many, of Us rodders* even “against their will,” that Scott’s charges against the War Depart ment are hot only wicked, but.aclualty false in every particular. The Herald is afraid to publish Mr» Marcy’a defence, and this is the reason of our propo* sition not being agreed to. Let its- readers draw their own conclusions. > AUDITOR GENERAL PURVIANCE. In the course of a notice of this indefatigable offi cer, the Harrisburg Union says that during the three years ending 'the first of May, 44 .H0 has settled up wards of four thousand accounts, requiring an ex* animation of probably more than one hundred thou* sand vouchers, ond embracing on amount of at least ten millions of dollars, written about threc thdusind official letters, many of them involving important legal questions relating to the revenues, &.C., and re. quiring much laborous research; cancelling about ten thousand interest certificates, on each of which interest at four and a-half per cent, had first to bo calculated, and in lieu of said certificates, issued, up wards of two thousand certificates of State stock, amounting to nearly four and a half millions of dol lars; instituted more.suite for the recovery.of old debts duo,the commonwealth, than were brought du*. ring a period of fifty years preceding, and collected of old debts, many of them of more titan fifteen years standing, a sum exceeding one hundred and seventy thousand dollars. In «I) Of these transactions, which, however, are only liio more prominent ones of the office, book entries were required also to be made.—- It will readily be perceived that the-offico of Auditor General Is one that requires a great deal of industry, energy, perseverance and ability, to discharge the duties pertaining to it,” lowa all Right* The telegraph report from S(. Louis; published eight or ten days ago, stating that Benton, the De mocratiooandidule for Superintendent of.Gducatlon, -had been defeated by Harlan, Fed., turns out to be a rtlmor. The lowa Gazette gives the official result thus—Benton, 1062—Harlan, mojorily 17, and remarks; "This result, though achieved bjm smulLmajorily, is not only gratifying to the Democracy of the State, but, considering Jho combined influence of (ho ad. verso circumstances under which it was achieved, may he considered, as it really is, a decided victory. Last spring Mr. Harlan was elected by a majority of 413 votes, over one of the best and ablest men in onr ranks. Wisconsin all Right* A telegraph despatch to the New York Tribune, dated Detroit, May 11, states that the Wings have been moat shockingly defeated in Wisconsin. As fur as hoard from, Nelson Dewy, the Democratic candidate for Govcmur, loads Tweedy about 4,000, The Lcgislatute is largely Democratic in both bran, chcs. , In the Ist Congressional District, William Pitt Lynd, Democrat, is elected by a largo majority. Also M. C. Darling, Dcm., in (he 2d DistHct. We have no doubt Ihowholo Democratic ticket is elected. It is as follows: . Governor—Nelson Dowey, of Grant county. Lt, Governor—John E, Holmes, of Jefferson co. Sec. Stale—Thomas McHugh, of Wolworth-co. Treasurer—Juirus C. Fairchild, of Dane co. AU’y Gen.—Janies S. co. Gem. Taylor's Consistency.— ln Ids first effotts at letter-writing, Gen. Tuylor hold out tho idea that lie was a no-parly man. # In later letters ho says ho is a “AVhig,” . In his letter to Joseph R. Ingcrsoll, dated Aug. 3d, 1847, lic'says, “I would now prefer seeing him (Hen ,ry Clay) in tho office of President, than any individ ual in the Union t certainly much more so, al any lime, than myself.” In his letter—dated April 21), 1848—to the editor of iha Rtc/i/nond Rrpufdican, lie says, “ / do not de sign to toithdrnu) my’nnmo if Mr. Clay bo tho noml. nee of the Whig National Convention.” Al first ho said lie did not want the office. Now lie declares that ho will nolgivc way, but means to run at uny : rute. . The Hartford Timet lias, In this short paragraph, given us a specimen of ground and lofty tumbling, which has not been equalled tinea M'Farland a*, lonishod tho natives al lho Circus.— Penntylvaniun (Cj*Tho “ Boston Post,” thus puls forth Us idea of n too prevalent spirit of intolerance: VSomc person advertises in tho Philadelphia Led* gcr for “a Protestant,woman as wet nurse.” This is certainly beginning a religious education “ in the milk.” Of course nothing hut & prolcstnnt- woman will answer the advertiser’s purpose. Hlsuiptto Is, evidently “no papacy—or no pap,” . A Sion.— The following, says the Louisville Dem ocrat, is (lie result of the vote taken on board (ho steamer Paris, on her trip from St. Louis to Pittsburg, May ,4th; 1848 t . Clay,, , ’24 Taylor, ‘ 4 Democratic nominee, 48 Gen. Scott—ma aspirations.— The Albany Eve ning. Journal. a lending Whig paper, in an article in relation to Gen; Scott, and which speaka hi high terms of hla services, thus.concludes i ‘ “ But tlie mischief, is, that there t« weakness in bit he (Gen. Scott) says or does about the Presidency.— Immediately after the close of the campaign of 1840 ho wrote s gratuitous letter % mak{ng himself a candU date , In which all sorts of unwise things were said to return and plague his friends,lf he should bo a can didate. And since (hut time, with that fatuity which seizes upon men who get bewildered in gazing at the White House, he has suffered his pen to dim the glo ries achieved by his sword." There is more truth In llio last part of the article wo have quoted than is usually to be found in Whig papers. Address from Mr. Tribt.— Wo learn from the N. Orleans Delia Ihat Mr. Trial, after paying a visit to his brother near Now River, will proceed to his resi dence in Alburmarle county, Va., from whence ho will. issne an. address to the people of the United States, in which ho will doflns his course in Mexico. Vrry Good: Wat.—An oocontrlo preacher' in the West concluded an impressive.charity sermon in the following language; “ My d?ur brethren, It has boon the usual fashion for an audience to testify their approbation of that which has been said by the clapping of hands, but I recommended for your adoption ft new method of clapping, lofts tumultous and much more pleasing.— iWlmij you leave thin building,, clap your hands Into your bieaehos pockets, and drawing them.out again, mon , c y Into the box which is af the door to rcoolvo It; and may Oic Lord' give It his blessing, 1 ' WHIG 8PB&OUES f OV!I!;WDBT. .Mr, '.Lincoini tt whig membcrof Congress from Illinois, 'madea speech V short; time since, against tfie war, andTwilh IhensuaVamdant of abuse ofr bur gallant officers and so’diers, o. cdj>y of. t whtch found its Way into Wisconsin to an old customer who. te turneil'it, with the following:,‘written on o blank leaf, lo .Slr. L.: ‘‘ This.thing has found its wayjaway-out here in VViecorisin.' I dare not lot ray children read It, lest it should corrupt them j 1 dare hot show it to my neighbors, lest they should suspect me of treason.— What, then,can Ido withUt I wilUondil back to the author. It may be of use to him'; he may find some one’ green enough to give him credit for politi cal honesty. He may find one so idle that he will read it, or .as hig a fool as I have been to waste his time in giving it all the attention required. V If I, expected to live twenty jaits% I would pro* serve il, io show posterity what traitors we had In 1848; but, as I am an old and Infirm man, I cannot survive so tong, and therefore send it back to him who gave it him do as he pleases with U. But, for God's sake don't insult a democrat by sending him a copy.” • LATEST NEWS FROM TUB SOUTH. • The Steamship NeW Orleans, arrived at New 6r- Icdns, on the 17lh inst., from Vera Cruz. *, *, She brought over Generals Pillows, Towson nrtd Gushing, and a largo, number of officers belonging to the U.S. Army. ’ At the latest advices from the Capital the prospects of the ratification of the Treaty and the establishment of Peace were brlghlning. The, American Commis sioners, Messrs. Sevier and Clifford, were' about set ting out for Qaerct.aro, the temporary seat of.the Mexican Government. , - , .Major General Scott and staff left-the City of Mexico on the 2Qd and reached Vera Crux on the 29tb. 'They immediately look passagoon the ship Si. Petersburg; ond sailed for New York., It is supposed that the, Court of Inquiry will .be reorganized at New. Orleans, or at sortie convenient place in the neighborhood of IhsVcity; Major General W« . The Chamboreburg; Sentinel,* of publishes a letter from MajlGen. W. J. 'Worth, in reply to one from Joseph Niix,of thatpUce, asking that officerVopinion on the great questions that at present divide the parlies in this country.— General Worth answers frankly end to the point, oiid takes the broadest Democratic view of the qucistlons. , , ... - - , Distinguished Visiters.— The New York Herald stales that the English aristocracy have determined to make their accustomed summer tours in America, instead of Europe, the unsettled condition of the con. llnent being exceedingly unattractive at' present.— They wilt doubtless be warmly, .welcomed, flattered and fawned upon by the sycophantic parvenus JSfl silly women who form the largest, portion o£lhe fflH ionublo society of American cities; and Who in their vain attempts to ape the mannersjuul style of British aristocrats, bring disgrace and ridicuo upon Amori can society. '. _ ' Defending the Slave-stealers.— .GerrUSrnilli, of Pctcrsboro* N. Y.'has sent to the editor of tho Cbro nolypo $5OO. toward a fund for tho defence of the oapftin and two meqgf (he. New Jersey sloop that carried off tho slaves from Washington, and says he will pay more if necessary. Villainous Incendiarism.— We .learn from Wash, ington, that early on. Saturday morning, some vile incendiary placed combustibles between the window and tho window shutter, on the poHh front of the residence of thb venerable Mrs. Madison, which con* samed the entire window sash and box window fiamo. When discovered, the.flames were ascend* ing about three feet above the window. It was for* Innately seen by Dr. polllns, Au4Uta>f*lho Treasury, who lives nearly opposite, and with tho assistance of Mathew St. Clair Esq, end other neighbors, tho flro was soon extinguished. . Great Hail Storm in the Seminole Country.— Destruction of Wild Fowl, &c.—On tlio SQih of March last, Iho valley of tho Canadian, about one hundred miles west of Fort Smith, was visited by one of the scvcrc&ftLorma of hail that over fell, tho hail stones being about (be size of bon V eggs, and some 1 oven larger. Tho wild geese and brandts; a species of the wild goose, migrating la groat numbers, were killed by hundreds. Some of the Indiana were afraid to oat thorn, others carried them home by horse loads. Several of the Indian cabins were blown down, but fortunately no person was killed. ’ Russian Account op tiiE Frbnqii Revolution.— ln Russia H is not.considered polite to let tho people know all that is going on in these revolutionary times in Europe. ..The-press is, of submitted to a rigid censorship, and such a version of the groat' events which'more recently' happened, as will not disturb the nerves of the Emperor, or set his subjects ill at ease. Tho following is the Recount of the French Revolution, published at Warsaw : *• At Paris there was a riot, which was promptly nut down. Hit majesty, Louis Philippe, is seriously Indisposed, arid by the advice of his physicians, he (ids, resolved to abstain for some lirrjojfrom tho affairs (if Government, and gone to take tie sea baths at Brighton. On the King's departure (hero was a slight commotion, which was suppressed, and which icsullcd in Iho retreat of M. Guizot. ; During his üb r sonco, the King has confided the direction of affairs to Count Mole." I Gen. Shields.—ln the course of his remarks al the complimentary dinner given .lo him at St, Louis General Shields said*. | . “lam a peace man. I desire to «o no more war, unless ncco-Bory ,(o repo} invasion. , I desire (o fight no more buttle*, unless it bo sochaeqro now shaking down thrones in Europe, regenerating nations, am elevating humanity to i(s true position." '4' Good.—yjw Marion (Ohio) Eagle, |i first rate whig paper, soya: .1 j•; Tlml General Taylor la al heart i genuine whig, we have the must entire confidence, i Uie very deter mination to make no public hie.poUticai i sentimente, ie to v» the etrongeet «i tffnetof thiofaet. For .were he a locqfoco, there would )e no motive for \ him to he eilonl, no impropriety in Mt'proclaiming the fact to the world* 1 Now, If Goners) Taylor in hia late letter baa avow* od any thing, ho haa annihilated the throng oat ovidoneo that he is a whig. , .j Passage of the Wisconsin Bill.— The bill making Wisconsin a Slate of tho Union, has passed tho House of Roprcaontatlves. This gives us the third* oil; Slate, and 1 there Is no doubt will It olio pass tho Senate. ' . , ' ' Mr. Clay's friends arc. just nqw under a sort of a cloud, and the Taylor Whigs aro crowing fast and furious. There is fun ahead . CT Tho Erie Observer, under its commercial hood, has tho following, which ts a complete commentary on the honesty of banks generally aid the promises of bank officers in particular 1. { - «* Tho only topic -of conversation, just now, is the stoppage of tho Erie Bank,and (he opinions express, cd in regard to the ultimate redcmplfonjof its notes, ore conflicting and various. One pretty cer. (ain, everything is in a state of glorious uncertainty. Should it not resume, U will bo a serious blow to this county. Sourest has been the confidence ofthe community in its solvency, that tho ftf mors in soiling their produce, have invariably selected its nates, in preference to eastern,-for laying op.) 7’hus hardly ono that has had produce for tho lust year or two but what has it on hand, in sums, from $lOO (0 «I.OJO. . , I CCj'Tlio Maryland, Marlboro' Gatetle, says that tlioro will hardly bo on average crop oflobacco grown this year In Maryland. 1 Another better from Taylor I ~ General dale of May 1, 1848, ad dresses Brantz‘Moyer, Esq., Secretary of the lute no-parly Taylor meeting in Baltimore, in reply to the letterenclosing resolutions, &c. Ho says:', • ‘ f must bo permitted to add, that, as'.lhoy [the pfeoplo} have' with so much confidence, placed« name in nomination before the country on their, own’ responsibility, free from party action and -the exac tion of pledges from myself, 1 shall serve them strict ly a. 4 a constitutional and not a# a, parly: President (in the event already alluded as ifiy ability will permit. Alabama Resentment.— The outrageous insult recently offered to Mr. Morrisell by a mob in Mobile, in consequence of their dislike of.his course la the' Alabama 1 Legislature, (and which was the shameful cause of suicide by. his daughter,) has drawn forth Indignant resentment from the citizens of Dallas coun ty, in that Slate, Al a public meeting recently, they denounced the mob, and determined to ship their cotton in future direct to Now Orleans, whore they have all -agreed to make iboif, purchases. Gov. Shunk. —Wo see in our exchanges, repeated ly, notices .of the ill health of Gov. Shunk., The Harrisburg Union says the Governor is recovering quito as rapidly as could bo expected, from his recent protracted illness. 1 He is quite Tree from annoyance from the disease which afflicted him, and daily ac quires strength. . The Union has no doubt (hat he is perfectly restored to health; but as a matter ofcourse, it will require time to recruit and regain bis usual health. A -Maniac in Moyauensinq Prison.— Within the last few days, William Bechtel, who is awaiting, his (rial in tho .Philadelphia County prison, for the mur der of his wife, Has given undoubted- proofs of s pre disposition' to insanity. On Monday , morning, while Dr, Klapp and his assistant, Mr. Wall, were engaged in dressing the wound upon his throat, they, observed that he talked very strangely. A short time after_ Bechtel broke out into a violent paroxysm of insanity, uttering crioa.that.disturbed v all.tho occu pants of that side of -the prison. During the fit ho called continually upon his wife. His violence was so great that another prisoner was placed in (ho coll with him, in addition to the .one that had been pul there after the first attempt at self-destruction. Chartism.— Some of our papers scorn to have no idea of the abases which the English Chartists wish to remove, and talk about-the full representation of the people. A specimen of this representation may bo seen by examining the following table of boroughs, each of‘which sends two members of Parliament. Population. 36,10 38,063 Buckingham, Bath, Burgh St. Edmond, 11,436 : 37 Liverpool, 189,244 , 3000 Marlborough, . ' 3,426 . 21 If Buckingham sends two, Liverpool should send fifty-two members—when population is the basis.— If you make voters the basis, then for the two from Buckingham, two hundred and thirty should ooruo from Liverpool. And yet the Chartists are censured, by pseudo-Amcripan presses, for endeavoring to change the condition of things. A Prince.—For five years before his flight from Vienna, Meltornich paid his shoemakers, masons, teachers, lackeys, artists, &c., with promises of civil and military offices. No one, who over served him, touched a single florin ofhis money. CoNfMfATioN#.— I The Senate, it is said, has con firmed the nomination ofGcncratTwiggsand Wool as Major Generals; Col. Churchill, as Brigadier Gon. eral; Captains Washington arid Bragg,and Major Thomas, as Lieutenant Colonels. (Xj*A Yankee has invented a machine bywhhjh culprits can be hung by steam, and tho sheriff may be saved the trouble of meddling with the business. He half hung himself to see how it would operate, and declares that it M works beautiful.* 1 Da loon Abcewsiw^— Tbo Pittsburg Poii ofthe Bth inst., thus notices a baloon ascension by our former yqung townsman, Mr. Crevcr't The Balloon Ascension on Saturday Was a very brilliant sight. The daring Aeronaut, Mr. Crovier, was lot oft at 4J o'clock, p. M. The weather was fa* vorabio. The balloon took an oastwardly direction, and continued on its course until lost to sight—which was in about twenty minutes. We have heard no* thing of him since. Wo understand it was his in* lention, if possible to cross the . Mountains. This Would be accomplishing something grand indeed.— Clayton asserted that it could not bo done. Our cil izcns'aro anxious to hear from Mr. C., and will re* joico at the news of h|s safe arrival in some clear field, beyond tnb Alleghenies. We understand that the conduct of some persons, who attended during the operation of Inflating, was disgraceful to themselves and the city. As many as 200 "hooked in," or. In other words, gained entrance .through the back door—without tickets. This was villainous; if such' conduct is not swindling, wo know no such crime* Mr. Crovlor will lose between one andlhteo hundred dollars In the, experiment. . But tho mob, not satisfied with getting within (ho enclosure in this manner, caused much disturbance, and scriosuly hindered tho operation. Two or three times .there were throats of rows 5 and one fellow, without ony provocation, struck Mr. Crcvier in tho mouth. People may ask—Whore were tho police officers? We don't know. LETTER FROM MAJOR HUNTER* Lrrma, Mexico, J March 28th, 1848,\ My Pear Friend—l herewith send you three pa' pors—two of which are printed in (ho town of Toluca, which Is some ton mites from here, the other is printed in the City of Mexico, and contains Lieut. Cut. Graham's report oflho battles of (ho 16th 19lh, and 20lh of August, 1847. . Tho report of the star* tiling and taking of Molino del Uoy was, made by myself, but in such a hurried manner ttiat it was impossible to do justice to our regiment. 1 will ven* hire to say that the battle of Molino del Rey was the bloodiest pno which has been fought In the valley— one third of tho rank file of my Regiment, and five pfficors'vut of .cloved,' wpro killed or wounded.— You can see by Major . General Scott's report that the battle wtxs much more severe.tljan ho anticipated; so much so'that lie sent for reinforcements to eqme to our assistance, but frqm tho desperate manner in which our troops fought, the day was gained without tho assistance of the reinforcements. So much has been said about those battles, that it is useless for me (o say anything more aboutihum now. Well, lam now quartered in the town of Lcrma, to reflect and meditate over former events. Tho town ofLorma is a very pleasant and healthy place, situated in tho volley of Toluoa, forty miles west of the city of Mexico. It is completely surrounded by ‘ water— there is no way of entrance except by the means of (wo Bridges. Wo have also a fine view of tho snow mountains, some fifteen miles from here, and from tho top of which, on a clear day, wo Con see the Pa* elfic. This valley far surpasses the valley 1 ofMoxleo > in beauty, and is more healthy, and as I ani how In* active I om very well contented with my present quarters. Wo ore now looking with anxiety fur 1 nows from tho United States. We all fuel anxious to know wholho/ wo are to have peace or war. If 1 the treaty should bo ratified by the American Senate, it is very doubtful whether it will be ratified by the Mexican Oovormnof. If U2s not, I suppose wb must 1 M up, and at thorn again.’* Tho Carlisle company Is horo. The members * are all well. Tho non-commissioned officers are “ Serai. Maj. Searcy, Sergeants Mcck. Blain, Hippie, I m H &rThon t ( 4 brother of the late Lieut. Hannon.) Tho Corporals are Bender, Thompson, and Brannon, | and a better set of noncommissioned officers cannot ’ l* oUn{ M ll this army, although they have not yet 1 had tho pleasure of on engagement with the enemy. I put every confidence in them, however; In ease of 1 on.engagement. Thatlhoy wlllacqult themselves 1 with honor (0 themselves and credit to the country I have no doubt. I wilt close by sending my best respects to all my friends. ~ , I am, sir, very respectfully your obed'l servant. 1 JOHN F. HUNTER, To J, D, Bratton/ Esq., Editor Volunteer# AbriValof the camßrxa. SEVEN DAYS LATER. Progress of the French Republic—The election paas cd off quietly — The'Republicans in a large majority' ~More fighting in taken by the Prussians at the point of the bayonet ,; . % Political affairs oh the continent generally contin ue of on oxciting character, and of tho highest inter; cat tb Americans. In commercial matters, there ap pears to bo.a general, though gradual improvement* notwithstanding the feverish utaioof affairs through out Europe and tho political agitation in all parts of Groat -Britain and Ireland. The French elections had taken place, and all pas sed off, as far as heard from, peacefully. Tho mode rate Republican candidates were in (lie ascendant in every arrondisoment of Paris. The European Tiroes, from which wo copy moat of our nows, complains of fraud at the elections, but (ho value of its testi mony on this head may be judged of by the following extract!: ,’i '. .' ' . ■ . «i The same description of fraud in voting .which* is so common, an abuse in those cities, of the .United Stales where universal suffrage is established, has been already signalised in Paris.” « Universal suffrage," is what excites the ire of tbo English'Journal. Its remarks about the members of the French* Government, and their measures, must be received with camion, and with .many grains of al lowance for prejudice. ... , • . - Reform meetings were taking place in all parts of England and in Scotland. The Chartists recommence their sittings in National Assembly oik the 24tli of May.. - • , The Attorney General for Ireland has abandoned the two indictments against Mr. Mttcbellinonoforiri to renew them in another. , The Repeat agitations were still going on, and .martial law is talked ,of in some ,of tho cities. . i * Tho Protestant Repeal Association, of tyliich Mr. Butt, Q. C., is leading member, is said to bo progrea ing favorably. To Uxe Friends of Ireland In the United States Ranelaou, Dublin, April 23,*1848. Friends of Ireland—You have recently resolved to convene a convention of the Irishmen of the United States and the two Canadas, to bo hold at Albany on tho third Monday. In the month of July. 1 approve entirely)of-that convention* and I'look to It for re* suits the most.important to (his nation. But Icon, elder the time/fixod Tor its convocation too late, and tho plan proposed at New Orleans as defective.— Events in Ireland will not allow us to wait for your aid until late in August, os wait wb must till then* if you do not moot before the end of July. The gov ernment by which we are cursed and destroyed, arc using every art and artifice to drivo os into revolt. While we do not yield them tho Wantage ground by rd’slines*,' npilher must wo lose it by retreating, Ev. cry event apparently goes to prove (hat they will not yield peacefully the demands of this kingdom (osclft legislation aha self-taxation.' Ireland cannot, must not yield. • This,is our real position, which 1 expose to you thus plainly, because Idcsiro you to bo equal to tho occasion now - presented to Ireland. Summon, therefore, your convention— summon U oulckly—or ganize the contribution you propose to levy for Ire land ; lose not a day in this good work. Remember for every hour yon luso Ireland inay.loee s generation. We do not want you to fight our battles—wo have men enough still for that* fiut we -——.l unhesi tatingly* ask you to place whatever share of your worldly good is-anperfluous to you at (he .service of Ireland. Ireland's cause is America's also; (his is land lies next your oontinentin Interest as in distance. After Ireland itself, it most concerns America that Ireland should bo prosperous aiid free. Act* act, the (ime.is.Blhsnd! Voters. 13 28 I have the honor to be, friends of Ireland, your obliged and obedient servant, THOMAS D’ARCY M’GEE. Tho grand popular fete to inaugcr&to the French Republic was to take place.on tho 4lh day of May, which from the preparations, would cclipso the dom onstratlcn of the 20th of April, in which 300,000 per sons joined; The Sicilian House of Commons has Issued a de. crco declaring the King of Naples, Ferdinand Bour bon and his dynasty, forever fallen, ftdtn the throne of Sicily, and that Sicily shall govern hctsclf consti tutionally, and call to tho throne an Italian prince os soon as she shall have reformed her itattlO. Advices received from Stettin, In Livcrpool on the morning of (ho 30lli alt, are dated 24th of April.— They state that letters had toadied that port from Copenhagen, announcing that (ho Danish cruisers had commcncciybopturinz German.vessels."llia said (hat the Flora, Cdph White, of Sleltin, and two oth er Prussian vessels, as wollsssome Mocklctihlirgihn, and four Hanoverian vessels, had been seized by the Danes. An embargo has been laid on all German vessels in Danish ports. In Prussia, public attention is ntsdrbcd in the Schleswig Holstcir War, and the approaching elec* lions were not expected to pass off peaceably. , In Vienna tranquility prevailed. ' . . Exertions wero in progress to reinforce tho army in Lombardy, but the various distant Provinces of Austria wore all in & state of considerable'excite ment. ' . Prom the VVasfiftigtnn Union. National Washington Monument* National Washington Monument Office, May 3,1848. The National Washington Monument Association have already, through the board of managers, made public tho design to lay the corner*stbne of. the Na> tional Washington .Monument on the. 4th of July next; and the undersigned have been appointed a committee to mako necessary arrangements for that occasion, which is one that appeals directly to the patriotism and to the heart of every American citizen. Throughout this wide country, every one is, or ought to bo, emulous to unite in Ima'lasling token of vciic ration, which, is to aid in transmitting to posterity tho memory of him whoso fume has spread through out tho world, and whoso name is niado* the watch word in every struggle , for liberty. We therefore deem it expedient—looking to tho concourse which will assemble in this city—to learn by correspondence, as fur os Is practicable, what can bo dune to render the ceremonies imposing, and suited (0 nn object so august. With this view, wo desire to receive from every part of tho Union information as to tho number of persons who will bo here; and whether they will corne as associations, civil or military.. ' We invito the citizens of (he States to co-operate with us in the general design which we now submit. As the monument is national, a delegation is re. quested from each State mid Territory, with a ban* ncr inscribed with tho groat seal of the State, and some other appropriate device, to be hereafter depo sited in tho monument, with a suitable inscription to perpetuate to the latest posterity a knowledge of (heir origin and use, and tho names and services of tho delegations,that bpro (hem. If wrought by females, their names to bq recorded and perpetuated in the sumo manner—with statements ofthe times and pla ces of presentation to the'respective delegations. A military corps is invited from each State, so as to form, when united, one groat military and civic procestlon.' Washington was "first In war,’first in . peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen"— 1 Combined with these, wo propose, to form in the pro -1 Ccrs'ipn the masonic, odd follows’, firemen’s, and tern, (ho various trades and pursuits with proper devices and banners.' Literary and sci* 1 ontlfio associations are invited to attend, together t with tho schools of the District, under - tho care of their respective teachers. Tho different State dole* gallons, military, corps, societies, associations, and t schools, are requested to hand to the marshals a roll • containing (lie hamo jbf eaoh pnrsop In attendance, 1 to bo recorded and perpetuated as in other cases. As tho board of managers consider tho fund eon -1 tributed by our liberal and patriotic fellow-citizens • for the erection of tho monument 100 sacred to bo . diverted and expended for any other object, wo can ’ only promise tho visitors on that day a hearty, wel* t coma, good water, and beaUllful groumls for encamp r ment. ■ j The editors imd publishers of newspapers through out-the United States aro requested to publish this communication, ami aro invited to attend tho core* mony.of laying tho corner-stone of the monument, and to bring wllh tliom ono number of tlielr paper containing this article, to.be deposited in tho menu* moni. Ifa personal attendance shall be Inconvenient, they will bo pleosed to send their papers to the general agent as soon os'procticablo, that seasonable ar rangements may be made for their being placed in the monument. . . * To carry out thin general design, wo earnestly desire communications from every part of lho Union, wUhonl delay, lb bo addressed to Elisha Whittlesey, general agent, who will deliver them to Joseph H, Dradley, chief marshal, , ARCH. HENDERSON, Chhirman. M, F. MAURY, , ! W. LENOX, JOS. H. BRADLEY, .of America* Tho Niutralii A writer in a late number of llio Dortoctai;. „ View lima forcibly describee that peculiar cle * * bipods, yqloped political “ neutrals." The hi I" ° traoVaod woll drawn; c Ur ° Your neutral man in politics is iuslibo „ 1 upon whom the contempt, of mankind mav , 01 without the fear qf injustice j the saliva ,/r ° ! 1,, W fteo thohghted citizen is too precious an dIm 11 to'bestow uport hirai he is good for noth - " mo ' l deserving of nothing; the Greeks of old mistaken in deriving from his esse the word fi?,." 0 and yet such pcoplo go about the very nlei,. ; complacency, and glorying in their name, bos.ni they are no parly men. They may scorn™ high places, the wicked flourishing like a IS? ’. 1 tree, and honesty and public virtue chilled to dr.it* his shadow, but they are unmoved by the sads ■ spectacle, booauso they are no parlj men.’' 1 ™ 1 ' For the American Volunteer. i : small pox:. ; Mr. Editor—U falls’to my lot to record o t,n , E.q„ of Carlisle, by thatmost loath,ome,K™ i,: Small Pox, that has bo yofever tamo under m"* lice. .This moot interesting child,aocomosni.j 1“ ila father, and mother, arrived in ™ 6lh of April. They .lopped ot ll,e “sL n flpusc," where, wm understand ftom Ihonro«i c 'K table source, two Indians lay with the wnV e )„ 0 Small Pox. Mr. Irwin, wilh his family, rciiS 1 Carlisle on tiro 17lh of April, hut thla dreadful S had fixed rlo fangs'in tile liltlo ihnoconts vit-.1l on Friday the 28llr nil., after enduring most i„JL ,n suffering, lire Spirit of MsnV Jane loolfils (lirM?' bright and better world, to join the Ileal throne *l° no sickness and sorrow over comes, ° ■' We understand that the disease has spread n„„ Harrisburg to ad alarming exlem, ahd that ii w brought there by sbtUo Indians who wtio travel!’ through the county, exhibiting the nlahhers and ™ toms of their tribe, or of the Indians in oener.il They slopped at the Shakopear House, where onij them died, after laying several without ih/ knowledge of any person In town, »oVo the Plivsir J and.uno or two others. This was wrong,f/r jH had been me do known, persons could have’ been J their guard, and thereby avoided the greater the distress which has fallen upon lire commrmii.' CAtiLlShfe Philadelphia MaPket. '. 1 ,. Tuesdav, May 16 1848 , There bos been bill n limited demand for Flmi, export. Salea of 300 barrels end 800 half da n.. 1 dywino at $6 12J per bbl. end $0 S3J per PJ i r rj half barrels.. 4 s 500 bbla common brands penn. $5 87J, end Western at *0 to 0 13J, lire F?o„ri. scarce. Corn Meal la in limited demand ais2 37|l Grain—Wheal continues in fair demand. Salmi of 3 a 4000 bushels good and prime sold at Ot 88.3 1 41, and, white at *1 48 per hull,el. Cornea,!,f„„ to mccl a gbod demand. Sales of 4 a JOOQ bushel yellow, at 51 to 51} els. Provisions are in rather better demand, bat mini nfro steady. * ] Whiskey—Sales of 200 barrels at S 3 cls.and hhdi at 22 els. flALTlMbljfc M*t is.— I the steamer's now* lim nnstclllcd om mai beta, and lliorb has bech Holhing yet done loin diealt its effect upon prices. Howard strret flour ii lield at *5,75, city mills held at «G,SS. 200 barn!. Susquehanna brand have been euld at Bli. Corn mn sella at 82 S7J Id 2 43}; red wheat 140 la 143; akin corn 42 to 43; yellow 49. UocCdalllc. on hoof, loir at .83 371; hogs 84 50. Bfcnktptii Founds A LARGE ladies Breast Pin, was faiihd on n ( turnpike, near M’Cnlllalcr’s School House, ir West Peniisborongli toWnshlp, oil last Snbballi, Tin owner, by calling on cither of the undersigned,am paying for (his advertisement, can obtain said pin. John w. HOUSTON, James lee. May 18,18-15.—21 I>r. George IFIJIIs Fonlfcc, (Graduate of Jefferson Medical College,PMadtty/lfa. OFFICE at the residence of bis failici in Souif Hanover street, directly opposite Morrett's Hold Carliblx, Pa. May 18,, 1848.—1 y 'dctot A. Uauklii. RESPECTFULLY lend r« to the inhabitants o Carlisle and Its vicinity, his professional i«»iw in all its various departments. Hoping from hiilon? experience and unremitting attention to the detirsoi Ills profession, to merit a share of .public patronise. When Hot absent on professional business lie msj,«l all times, bo found either at his office, next door to Mr. Snodgrass’ store, or at his lodgings at fletleo’s Hotel. | Gorlisls, May 18, 1848. Notice. LETTERS oradministration on the cslaleoHlen* jamin Myers, lalo of Dickinson tovviuM/i, Com* bcrland county, Pa., doc'd., have been gnmicdtf |(ie Register of said county, to lh6 subsenWr Vising in Wcstpcnnsborongli township, *AH persons to sold estate are requested to make immediate p*yj ment, find thosu having claims against said cstifd will present thorn properly authenticated fornttW ment to JOHN CAKOTHEKS, Ator. May 18, 1848.—61 For Sale. A LOT of Ground containing SIX ACRES, w Silver Spring township, Cumberland county,rj bounded by lands of Adam Kunklc and David Bf.in» ,av,n 8 thereon creeled a Iwo story jsSj^Hwclllug l House, Stable. JgwggjlgfcwUh Thrashing floors o!taclicd|o fiT»tr»t< Hog Ton, a Siriokc House, a never failing Spnnj® Water, a young thriving Apple Orchard of cm frail, and other choice fruit, such ac Pear*, * cflC Cherries and Plums. . . Ul This properly is situated miles nol fJ" ... Ifaliachcrhi mill, and about 3 miles cost of Stf Gan, near iho Slate Rond. .; Persons wishing to View the property w l, | L Gall on the subscriber, JOHN DARNH May 18,18d8.—3t«, QOPAIHA CAPSULES, a (food May 18,1848. l/ANSI A very fine assortment of Jj received anti foraalo by J. A*" 1 \ May 18,1848., PEDLAR’S supplied nt city pri«Twith E««« P.t*ntMedloln.., B f«n«^. p rUo^& O Cj wBE , May 18,1848. TILUTpa, Violin, »nd y 18, 1949, HAIR BRUSHES, Tooth larg. 8T0B& May 18,1848. SOAPS of every variety. Honeae ".pi'* Bo Oil,,C«logn Water, Curling/laM. S» tie., out glaaa. Shaving Cream, o*M» rr w|( |,J Wallet, and all kind. STOB* * May 18,1818. ' qrii.iPTic springs. s ® Pj 10 tom Iron Allot, nstortoi) »!»•• J ot tho chcfiji hardware & Si iXTOW- May 18, 1848, TJ ATI IRON. 10 tone of Bar Ron g(M , go M» D Coat Sheer, Bering •"* ®‘, jw , r ,.w Tin Plato, Juat received May 18. 1848, p KINDSTONBS. 8 lon. Now 8“"’ a „, VT asaortod Mid Rifle., ju.t received sAX'fO^ ° f May 18,1818. CIOYTHEB. 60 do*-' grain " nJ J'L. 6 dozl Bcylhe snolhi, SO Btor l»j fork., jail received «t s aXTO- j M»jr 18,1818. ca Gj delpl Hj A lish'n . »ng Trad -y ers, men, app eas do* at i
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