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Philadelphia Advertisements,
V. B. Palmek, aoent, Third and Chebtot. Bn.
Philadelphia Type and Stereotype
Foundry.
fTIHC subscribers are prepared 10-furnish,at short
B notice, every article used in a.Printing Office,
and have reduced the Prices of Type upwards of
18 per cent. They now charge for
pica - - - - - 32 eta. Minion - - -64 eta.
Small Pica •34 “ - Nonpariel 1-66 “
Long Primer 36 tc Agate •-f-■ 86 “
Bourgeois- -46 “ Pearl - - -{sl2o
Brevier - - 46 i( I 1 Diamond 4-2 00
Determined to spare no expense in making their
establishment as complete as possible, they are
getting up a uniform Series of the celebrated Scotch*.
Fades, which are unequalled for beauty and dura-‘
bility, and which' they feel assured will meet* with,
general approbation. Several sizes are now ready.
. Having recently visited Europe for the purpose
of. procuring every improvement in their line of
business, they now offer a greater variety of Fancy
Type, Borders, Ornaments, &c.«than any
other establishment in the United Stat is; and their
improved methods* of casting, and of preparing
metal, enable them to furnish orders ii > a-manner to
insure satisfaction.
Printing Presses of every description, Printing
Ink, Chases, Cases, Brass Rule, Fum ture, &c., at
the lowest rates.
Second-hand Presses, and Type which has been
used only in stereotyping, generally or hand.
. Books?-Pamphlets, Music, Medicin * Directions,
Labels,'Checks, Drafts, &c. correctly i nd elegantly
stereotyped as heretofore;.
N. B. Sr Books .will lw» °“*U to Pri
Specimen' Book .. »>e sent
who wish to make orders.
L. JOHNSON & Co.
Jan 11 ’4Brs(M)m] No. 6 Little Get rge street.
Life Insurance. .
Pelnn , mutual life insurance com-
9l Walnut Street. This
company is now readytd make Insurances on Lives,
on the mutual system, without liability beyond the
amount of the premium., . |
All the profits.ol* the Company divided annually
among the insured. I
The premium ma* - ' semi-annu-
xiie premium .iay be paid qu -
Uy or annually, or one half of the premium may he
paid in a note at 12 months. J
Individuals iusured in this Company, l become
members of the corporation, and vote Sfor Trustees.
; 'The Rates of Premium, with a full
in the profits, are as low as any other Institution in
the State or Country, and lower than| any' of'the
English Companies, with only a portion of the pro
fits. |
Blank applications for Insurance, with full par
ticulars can be had at the office. [
DANIEL MILLER, President,
WILLIAM M. CLARK, tice Prest.
Jmin W. Horner, Secretary,'
.l. ZIMMERMAN, Agent
Lancaster, Pa.
j 6m-49
Jan.-4, 1848
PLEASE NOTICE.;
NEW YORK CANTON 'TEA COMPANY.—
Philadelphia Stores, 89'ChcstnutjStrcet, next
to'the corhcr of 3d st. and 337 Market ;st., 2d door
below 9th*, north side. Choice Teas, Wfiolesale"and
Retail.' We arc constantly receiving freshand im
ported Green and Black Teas, embracing the best
selections this side of China. Our Abundant re
sources, great experience,'and exclusive attention
..to-the Tea Trade, give us peculiar facilities; con
sequently, we arc resolved to sell Teas purer, more
fragrant and perfect, for the.respective prices, than
any other establishment. i
Ourprfnciple ofdoing business has, in the course
of six years, secured a connection throughout the
United States, and wherever our Toatf are sold they
'receivo high commendation.
give them a trial.
• The manner in which our Teas are packed (the
’ wrapper next to the Tea is a heavy superior tin oil,)
offers great inducements to dealers and families, as
v they are so thoroughly secured from light and air,
that their quality will remain unimpaired ; and are
in packages of a quarter pound and upwards, each
containing full weight independent of the wrappor.
Dealers in Dry-Goods, Fancy Articles, Bookß, &c.
&c. os well as those who have heretofore sold loose
teas, express themselves highly pleased, not only
on account of the superior quality of the Teas,
. which are subjected to "a rigid test in order that
each package may be confidently warranted, but
also at our manner of packing, which enables them
to make up their assortment without the necessity
of purchasing one or more chests of each kind, as
a small assortment may be packed in one chest and
thus obviate the complaints of their customers, that
their teas have lost their strength and flavor by the
Jepgth oftithe bn hand, and exposure to light and
air. *
. Remember the Nos. are 337 Market street, and
89 Chestnut street, where our Teas are received
weekly and sold on the same terms as in New York.
July 7. . 23.
M. A. Root’s Gallery of Daguerreo-
£f»es.
NO. 140 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Now is
the time! Those who visit the city during
the Christmas and New Year’s holidays should not
fail to visit tho splendid Portrait Gallery of M. A.
Root, 140 Chestnut street.
•There is-no nharge for this interesting and beau
tiful exhibition, and the likenesses made by Mr.
Root’s newly improved Daguerreotype process are
deeidedfy ther most accurate and life-like ever ta
ken, having been awarded premiums in the princi
pal citieß, and. in New York at the last exhibition
of the American Institute, the -first medal for the*
best Daguerreotypes, over all competition.
While the pictures are such rich and perfect
gems of att, our prices are tfie lowest possible with
jgood materials. Visitors should not neglect v the
opportunity of securing portraits of the best qual-
such only will not fade.
'Prices $1 50, $2 00, $2 50, $3 00, $4 ,00, $5 00
$8 00, $lO 00, and upwards to $5O 00, varying
with the size and style of tho frame or-case.
Unrivalled perfection.— S. Gazttte.
The perfection of art. —Boston Star .
The best in every_point of "view.— Pennsylvania
Inquirer* \ .
■ Very beautiful'.-— Boston Bee.
Best ever‘exhibited in thiscountry.—A". y. Sun.
Tlie lightning has at last reached the Daguerreo
type.—North American.
inimitable.— N. Y. Tribune.
OPINIONS OF THE ,PRESS sufficient to fill a
volume -might be* given, but all are invited to call
at the Gallery and judge for themselves. , -
M. A. ROOT, *
140 Chestnut st., 3d door below sth. v
dec. ‘ 47
New Iron and Steel Store.
friHE subscribers, Importers and dealers in For-
JL eign and American Iron, beg,leave to call the
attention of purchasers of Iron and Steel, to the
new assortment of Swede, Norwegian, Refined,
Cable and Common English Iron/ which they now
have and are constantly receiving From Europe di
rect. Also, American Iron, consisting of Hoop,
Band, Scroll, &c. English, Russia, and American
Sheet Iron ; Small Round and Sqiiarc Iron, trout.
3-16th and upwards Boiler and Flue Iron', Horse
Shoe andjNail Rods, Axle Iron, various sizes j
comotivc, 1 Tire and Railroad Iron; Angle Iron,
Half-ruund Iron, &c. Spring and Blistered Steel,
from best .stamps of SWede Iron j Cast and Shear
Steel, &c., all of which they 6ffer"at the
rates, for cash, or at six niohths for
. fetMrice. and'to which they invite the attention* of
purchasers, before replenishing their stocks.
' Also, Pig and Bloom Iron received on commis
sion, on wliich advances will be made.
■ . EARPS & BRINK,
' ; Iron tend Steel Merchant s, ;
117 .North Water at., and 56. North Dcl. Avenuc
Philadelphia, July 27, 1847. '..V 26-ly
Miller & Co.’s Express.
In their own Cars and in charge of Messengers.
IS now running daijj* between Philadelphia, Lan
caster, Columbia, Wrightsyillc,,York, Baltimore,
South and West, and also frotn Philadelphia to
New York, North and East, for the forwarding by
mail trains of valuables, bundles, light
boxes and the transaction of any conrinissions en
trusted to them at very reasonableraiks.
■ The Express leaves PhiladelpWi' at. midnight,
■X thus enabling persons sending by jt- to 1 have their
orders filled and received the following vwrhing.
- A messenger always accompanies each, car, who
The prop' - ’.-'"!’* v/|.;h lo .• .nkf. l ;hvir He :l a
; .-cb!ic corivu"- ic piejj/e nothing
, «**.]’ remain ne.i •. * the i. 1 .
.4:1. guuds mat#? hv
AgVftt.f./ * Co.‘6 Ka : iroad:Officf’.'
Lascsv £’•• he. .rut, cornet •:'/ Third street.
Vi Gv'i?nu- -a, ; Wright/dU., York-, nnd
’uVM'.tr. i -.-j.< r.g yjc ••• (.nor 9 , 47-.}l*tf
if c$
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Health made easy for the People, :
Physical .Training, to make their Lives in
:\J this World Long and plappy, by the author of
“ Education: As it is,'Ought to be, and "Might be, M
First American Edition, with Additions?
Being an elementary and interesting treatise on
SelP-Knowedge. Containing short ami entertain
ing articles on • .
Food -Heart' - Glands
Eating Stomach Nerves
Digestion Liver Brauni: v .old Agd
Blood Lungs .... -Mind _ , Man
Secretions Altera Senses Woman
Head' Veins Health, Disease
&c.,. &c-., icc. '
Together with. theCireatSecret—Success in Life
how attained—llow to do good—Causes and Ef
fects of Error—Habits l —Passions l —Woman describ
ed—Mandescribed—Man's Errors—Rich and Poor
—Sexe^—Virtue and Vice—rYouthfnl Errors—Wo
man how. made delicate—Woman’s Virtues, Ambi
tion,. &c., &c. '
The whole designed for the noble purpose of im
proving and extending- education, amongst the peo
ple, imparting valuable knowledge on the Physio
logy ofjhe human frame, and the laws which gov
ern mental and bodfly'.health, &c. &c.
55“ Any person sending 25 cents enclosed in a
letter, shall receive 6ne copy bv mail, or five copies
for ijil. Address, postage paid*,
G. B. ZI'EBER fc CO., Philadelphia.
May 25, J847.' :. 17^-ly
Moore & RLsdon. Merchant Tailors
.~VT"0- 70jSouth Third Street,; nearly opposite the
il> Exch;age, Philadelphia. (8., E. Moore, late
of the firm’-of Robb, Winebrener & Co.) Respect
fully announce to their friends and the -public that
they arc constantly prepared to make to. order, of
the finest and best materials, and at .moderate pri
ces, every article of Fashionable Clothing, consti
tuting a Gentleman’s Wardrobe, for which their
complete stock of choice and carefully selected,
cloths, cassimeres, vestings, &c., of the latest and
most desirable patterns; are particularly designed.
Their own practical knowledge of the business
and a personal attention to every garment, enables
them to give entire satisfaction, and to both old and
new customers they rcspertfully tender an invita-.
tion to give them a call.
Having been For years connected with some of
the best and most fashionable establishments in this
couutrv, employing none but- first-rate, workmen,
and being in • the couatant receipt of the latest
fashions, and best styles of goods, they arc fully
prepared to accommodate customers in the best
manner. [Philadelphia, Aug. 31, 1847. 31-6 m
Agency ol* flse Mutual
Safety Insurance Co;, Plilla.
C 1 HARTER UNLIMITED. This Institution'" is
/ now doing business on the Mutual-Insurance
principle,.combined with a Joint Stock Capital. -
Fire risks on merchandise, buildings and other
property, for a limited term or pcrmantly, on the
most favorable terms. Losses will be libcrallv
and promptly adjusted.
By the Act of incorporation the stock is pledged
for the payment of any losses which the Company
may f*UKt:un, and as an additional security to the
assured, the act requires that the profits of the bu
siness shall be funded and remain with the. corpor
ation as a-garrantec and protection to the assured
against loss.
The assured arc protected from loss without any
individual liability or responsibility for the loss of
the corporation.
Directors: Joseph 11. Seal, Ed. A. Souder,
John C. Davis, Robert Burton, John R. Penrose,
Samuel Edwards, Henry Lawrence, Edward .Dar
lington, Isaac.R. Davis, William Folwcll, John S.
Newlin, Dr. R. M. Huston, James C. Hand, Theo
philus Paulding, H. Jones Brooks, John Garret,
Hugh Craig, George Serricl, Davis B. Stacy, Chas.
Kelley, J. G. Johnson, Win. Hay, Dr. S. Thomas,
John Sellers, jr., Spencer Mclllvain.
WILLIAM MARTIN, Prca’t.
Richard S. Newdold, Sec'y.
J. ZIMMERMAN, Agent,
. North Queen street, near tho Railroad.
May 11, 1847. 15
JUNGEIVICH & SMITH, Wholesale Grocers,
No. 223 Market street, north side, between
sth and 6th streets, first door below 6th. Having
removed from the old stand, No. 12 Deeatur street,
to the spacious house, No. 223 Market street, they
tender their grateful acknowledgements to tbeir
kind friendß in the city and county of Lancaster, for
the very liberal patronage they have enjoyed.
The.new location affording them many facilities
not previously possessed, enables them to offer to
Merchants and dealers additional inducements to
give them.a call in their new place.
Their stock is heavy and has been selected with
great care, they are enabled to sell on the lowest
possible terms.
To all country produce entrusted to them, they
will devote .their attention and make speedy returns.
September 1, l->47. ’ 18
Cheap Watches and Jewelry.
A T 'the “ Philadelphia Watch and Jew-
J\_ Airy Store." 96 Xurtli Second Street,
corner of Quarry. : ckj.
Gold Lever Watches, full jewelled, 18 carat
cas.e3, - ... -• . 545 00
Silver Lever Waiehes, full jewelled, 33 00
Silver I-evcr Watcher, seven jewels, )8 00-
Silver Lepinc Watches, jewelled finest
quality. - - - - 14 00
Superior Quartier Watches, - - 10 00
Imitation Quartier Wdtehes, - 5 00
•Gold Spectacles, - - 8 00
Fine Silver Spectacles 1 ", - - - 175
Gold Bracelets with topaz stones, - 3 50
Ladies Gold Pencils, 16 carats, - 2 00
Gold Finger-rings 371- cents to SS; Watch Glass
es, plain, 12i cents; patent, 18J; Limet 26.* Oth
er, articles in proportion. All goods warranted to
be what they are sold for. 0. CONRAD.
.On hand, some Gold and Silver Levers, Lepines
and QuartierB lower than the above prices
September 6, 1847
Oliver Evans’ Salamander 5 Fire &
Thief Proof Iron Chests,
~YT7"ARRANTED equal to an}’ other make, and
fV*. have never been injured by Fire or Burg
lars., in a single instance. He also keeps on hand
a full supply of Common Chests, made of lighter
iron, pt lower prices.
Letter Copying Presses and Books.
Trucks for Stores, Factories. &c.
Druggists’ Presses.
Eagle Glass Paper.
Portable Shower Baths, &t\
Packing Levers,
i Hoisting Machines.
i Refrigerators and Water Filters.
: OLIVER EVANS,
ifil South 'Second st., below Chestnut, Phila.
REFRIGERATORS for cooling and preserving
Meat, Butter, Milk, and all articles intended
for Culinary purposes.
WATER FILTERS/ —Olivcr Evans’ celebrated
Water .water that is blackish'
or muddy minerals, or otherwise,
•can be had ofyaßksizies and prices, at the Warc-
Toonis, No. Second street, two doors bc
-1 orir Chc b tn rit AEhil rid el ph in. ’ *
.Sept. 25 y 51847. - 35, ly
& Co’s Package Express.
ENERAL AGENCY, Forwarding and Com
mission House, Philadelphia, Lancaster and
.Harrisburg. The undersigned having made ar
rangements with tjjp Eagle Line for special accom
modanßiis, arc prepared lo forward to and from
'PhUaifclphia, daily, parcels, packages, single cases
of gtfpds, &c. &c. Articles for Columbia, York,
Carlisle and Chambersburg, will be forwarded from
.Lancaster and Harrisburg by‘the regular convey-,
anccs. 1 ~ .
Persons residing iir the interior towns, Which arp
oft'the main can obtain packages. From Phil
adelphia by directing them. to the. care of some one.
in any of the above named places. Packages for
the Eastern, Western and Southern cities, will be
forwarded from the Philadelphia Office with great J
despatch, and at moderate charges. ■•■ s
particular attention to’
filling orders forwarded to them by mail postage
;paid. When they are for goods to be returnedby.
Express, no commissioii willbe charged;
N.'B. Adams &Co., arealonaresponsible for
the loss or injuryof any article or! property. of any
description entrusted Vo their care.
; Lancaster Office, atG. Hill’s Book' Store. 1 near
1 the RiU! '£*2, N r rt}j Aictit. !
• 'li’vrishurg * ’ ice, i> Robinson's Btiok Stove,
AarAs t. : •
! Octoc-
v - Mili-vr'S: Co:'s
•; ' ..XSMkAC: ’T ~
i GROCER, w lf « arid
i n; ■ 3r--, id" Nn,-ib Street, Pnda.
' I*
Strength
Recreations
REHOTAL.
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SO Cnnni-n ttn-.eti,Ph ; ’adelp] A
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« THAT; COUNTS MQ§T r PROBPEROtTBj“WIfIatE. i £Aßtolt
• O'
CITY OF
List OFj LiiTTijßs u
T at Ja’nnai
Person? calling for letteri
advei
Bay.. Gottfried) •
(Bean Messrs Geo.
Jacob Smith and Jno.
: ( H. Smith
BurnaJ. W. . 2 : .
.Bell'Henry
Buckwalter Abraham
• Bowman Mr;
Baker Christian
Bucklnge Charles
Barton MVs.MargarettP
Bucher Christopher j ■
Bosse Philip
Brown David
C.
Conway William
CunkleJosfph A,:. ;;
Clemcnce Andrew
D. '
Duffy William
Donnahay Charlotte
Dean Elizabeth
Dellet Jacob ■
E. .■ • - ]
- Echternach John j
Erb Jacob Rev. ■
Jaston Rev. Wm.; !
J. A. j
Eavy Christian- ; -
Effinger Jacob '
■ Evans Isaac j
; f. ;
Fordney H.
; Flickiiiger Jacob B.
Freeland H.
Frealing Lewis
Flickinger Mr.
G.
Given W. F.
Garvin James
Goerin’g Wm. H. '
GoodraanPeter
Greenawah Abr..
Grosh David
Gibbons Dr. Jos. ;
Grider Miss Mary
; Graham David
Grau John
Gardin Rev, D. C.
Grubc Geb;
1 H.
Himes Mr.' -
Hoover John 2
HartungJohn
Hunt James -;
Hartman Wilhelm I
Hess Jacob .
Hartman Margaret A.
Hastings Jacob
Hamilton S. J.
Hesly Johnson
Hare Robert
Hain George
I,
Irwin & Black
• J.
Jarvis Russel
K.
Klouser Simon N.
Killian Samuel
Kupferschmidt Joseph
Keller Joseph
Kauffman Clipse
Kauffman John
gKendig George
sjCerner George
jan 4 ’4B-49-3t)
LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the Post Office
at Mount Joy, January 1, 1848.
Miss Mary Brennnman, Henry Branaman, Fred.
Baimnar, Levi Boughter, Mrs. Mary A.Booth, Rev.
11. Brisbane, Joseph Beerman, Miss Mary Bowman,
Dr. John L. Bender, Ann Benson, Miss Frances
Brenemon, Messrs. H. G. Clark & Co. 2, John Mc-
Connell, Eso., Ann Davis, Henry Eberley, Miss
Ellen McFadden, Alex. McFadden, Mrs. Anna
Frye, Jacob Finefroch, Benj. Finofroch, Hugh Gil
roy, 2, Jacob H. Gamber, Samuel Grosh, Jacob
Gish, Henry Hare, Jacob Heistan, Geo. Hawthorne,
Jacob Hostetter, John S. Hershey, Christian Har
sher Donaga, Jacob Kessler, John H. Kline, Jos.
Lenix, Deeiretta Law, Hayes & P. L. Long, Eli
Cukprese, Levi Lewis, Elizabeth Myers, Jacob
Messimer, 2, Daniel Mawrey, jr. Isaac Miller, Chris
tian Mauren, Michael Moore, Ann-Messersmith,
John Musselman, John' Nisley, Mr. C. 3. Nemans,
Michael Putt, Bernard Rother, Elizabeth Reinhart,
John Stuckler, Jacob Stauffer, Daniel Sanders, Su
stinah Simpson, Abra. Snyder, John Smith or John
Stemm, Henry Steinmetz, Levi Talor, —— Tra
bant, Dr. N. Watson, "Henry Wattz, Elizabeth
Waiters. JAMES LAIRD, P. M.
jan 4, 1848. \ ■ ■ 49-3 t
White Crape Shawls.
LONGENECKER & CO., have received a lot of
handsome White Crape Shawls of all prices
and qualities to the most costly, which they will
dispose ofat small advances.
Also,-a hew lot of Paris Embroideries, Needle
Worked Collars, caps and 1 laces, Silk Fringe, &c.
A beautiful assortment of Fancy press Goods,
Ginghams, Lawns, Balzorines, Bereges, &c., Linen
Plaids and Silk Ginghams.
A beautiful lot of Bonnet Ribbons. <•
LONGENECKER k CO.,
Corner ofEast King and Centre Square.
May 25, 1847. 17-tf
Stcimnan & Son
ARE regularly receiving from the manufacturers
in the United States and in Europe, large sup
plies of Hardware , Cutlery , and Saddlery , and are
manufacturing a superior article of Cedar Ware.
Merchants, persons commencing house-keeping,
builders, manufacturers, mechanics, and the public
generally, are invited to examine their stock, their
prices shall be equal to the lowest Philadelphia
ates * [Jan 19-51
Rich Terkeri i Shawls.
JUST opened 50 of! the most superb Torkerr
Shawls, direct from New York, at various
prices, at least 50 per cent lower than the samr
quality and styles has ever been sold in. this citv.
At the . BEE HIVE, '
* 10 doors North of the post Office N. Queen si.
oct 19 - 28
•• The cry is still tiiey come.”
JUST received 60pieces of those splendid French
and English Pluids so much worn for Ladies’
Fall and Winter Dresses. At the Bee Hive, Noril
Queen street.
CHA’S. EWENTZ & BRO
38
French Rlerinoes,
JUST. opened ali the desirable shades of those
splendid I’IIYBE 1* CLOTHS so much in de
niand at present for cloaks and dresses— warranted
froth the celebrated factory'of Lupens & Co. At
the , BEE HIVE. ‘
£ North Queen street
net 10 38
Planes,
JUST received afbll supply of plane*, consisting
of E. W. Carpenter’s and Factory planes, aud
for sale at reduced prices by
j*n 26-52 vSTEINMAN & SON.
To Shoe Makers.
THE subscriber has a first-rate workman from
Philadelphia, who makes and repairs all kinds
oiAShoc Makers Tools, which will be done at the
lowest prices, and warranted to work well.
dec 22-47 ' ft. c. LOCIIER.
P DONNELLY, Attorney at Law: Office in
• South Queen Street, in thc“room formerly
occupied by J. R. Montgomeryyj&q. .[jan 4 ’4B-49
XITILLIAM. W. BROWN, Attorney at'Law,
f T tenders his professional services to the public.
Office in West Kiug street, a few doors west of the
Lamb Tavern and next dootyto.Col. D- W. Patter
“son. - [nov 2-43 -
; VI/ ASHINGTON BAKER, Attorney at Law,
Yy offers his professional services to thepubfic.
Office in Centre Square, next door to Thos. Baum
gardner & Co.’s Storef ‘ [nov 30-41-6 m
EQRGE W. M’ELROY,.Attorney .at Law, oft
AjTfershis professional services to me public.—
nffirA in Centre Sq»n>re. in the rbom^>rmeHy-cecn^-
p.«-.; i>v \Viij. ■ Esq., to
Mayor’s oflu#*. . _ [dec r-4 »
r.UN.rs x xax'tma;
tj oiferVi> :
Office .• A;;
Lext d').y n: ?v. ; 3 .di £; . liCrtA
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.-t.r -
imaining.in thePost-OSice
j 1,1848.; ' '■ "
s will please sayihey are
tised. . .
Kendig Mrs. Marv A.
L. "
• Linton David ;
Lechler Jerome A ;
Long George ;
Longeriecker John
Ldndis Abr. • 2
_Leard Robert
Lacker William
Ai.
Mackenzie-A; 11.
. Miller Rev. Henry .
McCullough Wm.
MillhoußerConrad
Marcus Michael
Miller Airs. Easter
M’Wain John
Miller John • ‘
Marky John
, Monpa ;•
'Miller Reuben .
Morton George
. Wm.
• Miller Daniel .
Office iii “ Union Court in ilie rear of the Market
Subscription.— Two dollars per annum, payable
in advance; two twenty-five, if not paid within
six months; and two fifty, if not paid within the
year. ‘ No subscription "discontinued untilallar
• ■fearages'are-paid; ; un)eia -at the option of -the
Editor.
Advertisements. —Accompanied by tiie CASH,and
not exceeding orte sqnarfe, will be inserted tbree
tunes for.one dollar, and twenty-five cents for each,
additional insertion. Those of a greater length
. in proportion.
Job Printing.— Such as Hand, BLUb, Posting Bills,
Pamphlets, Blanks, Label?, &c.v executed
with accuracy aiul at tile shortest notice.'
Manning IVlessrs P. Sr'jf
Myers Abr.' • /
M ? Cue;Misa Ann /. r
Marshall Geo. [
i. Thoughts at' Night.
The mellow moonbeams stream
Arourtd the casement of mv window hen
’- ■ ■n. _ i
Nape Henry
Nelson R. G.
' P.
Patton Wm.
Pennock S. & M.
Price C.
Powell & Dickerson
Pfbutz Jacob
R.
Roth Miss Louisa
Reed Miss Susan
Rauling H. M.
Raithvon Mies Barbara
Richards Almarin -
• •§: .
Shtrk Henry L.
Shirk Mr.
Spate David
Shower John
Stacy Warren 2
Stover ,Wm.
Smith Almira Adaline .
Schmid Adam
Sener E. .
Sperau Esrom
Stier George
Stevens F. A.
Schock .John
Schenk R.
Sheley. Catharine .
Slp&n Samuel C.
Snyder Barr & Co
Stevenson John
Smith Miss M.
T.
Tool Michael
W.
Warren Wm. S.
Whisstler Jacob M.
Wood Garvin
WoodJ. Warren
Williams John ...
Wright John D. •
‘Wiliom John
Wolfiuger Fred;
Whitman Wm.
Walls Harriet S.
Z.
Zook John
Tfyn John
M. DICKSON, P. M.
Ami waves of light, which seem
Like floating shadows of some angel near.
Each radiant star peeps down.
From the clear dome that’s canopied ahove
And passing breezes sound,
Like music from the spirit world of love.
Oh, holy hour of rest!
When from the weary world’s tempestuous strife
The care-worn, anxious breast,
Endures no more the pains and woes of life.
And dreams of childhood’s home
Fill the fond bosom, with a keen delight;
And o’er the spirit come
Thoughts of some loved one far —and visions bright.
And yet how brief the hour,
That hope its golden pinions round us spread ;
How-soon the tempests lower,
•And our bright dreams and visions all are fled.
Youth’s fondest joys are nought
But nameless shadows flitting o’er the waste ;
And manhood’s hopes are fraught
With bitter dregs, the soul is loth, to taste.
This short, lone hour of re9t
Is sweet unto the soul, like dreams of heaw’.m
It comes to hearts distressed !
As some fair-minister of peace ’tis'giv’n!
The shades of ev’ning fall,
Like dew-drops melting from the throne of love;
And the night voices call
Us back from earth and turn our thoughts above.
At such an hour to die,.
To breathe the soul out on some true, fond breast
\To quit this world and-fly >- '
Back where the weary spirit seeks its rest,
Were all the heart could crave,
Save that which still is our great wish to share.
A calm and peaceful grave
With but one friend to pause and linger there.
Lancaster, Jan. 12, 1848.
. [Selected j
The Answered Prayer.
I prayed for BEAVTYr—for the magic Bpell
That binds the wisest syith its potent thrall,
That I within fond human hearts might dwell,
And shine the fairest in the festive hall.
I would have seen the lordliest bend the knee,
The loveliest bow, o’erdazzled by my charms;
While he I long, had vainly loved —ah A^,
Subdued, should clasp me fondly in his arms!
But Beauty o’er my spirit waved her wing,
Yet shed no brightness on my form or face:
And passing years but darker shadows fling
Upon the cheek where care hath left its trace.
My prayer, if heard in heaven, hath been denied ;
No heart bows humbly ’neath my sway;
And he I loved now seeks a fairer bride,
With brighter blushes and a smile more gay.
I prayed for Riches. Oh! for lavish wealth,
To pour in golden showers on those I loved :
I would have gladly spent my youth and health,
Could I, by gifts like these, my love have proved.
1 prayed for riches, that before God’s shrine
I might with gifts and costly tribute.kneel;
And thought the treasures ofGolconda’s mine
Too poor to show the fervor of my zeal.
Alas! wealth e.amc not; and the liberal deeds
My heart devised, my hand must fail to do ;
And though o’er prostrate truth my spirit bleeds,
In vain the aid of magic' gold I woo. ~
The poor may plead.to me for daily food,
And those 1 love in daily want may pine;
I will pour out for them my heart’s warm blood.
But other gifts than this can ne'er be mine.!
I prayed for. Genius— for the power to move
Hard hearts, and reckless minds.and stubborn
To execute the deeds of holy love, ‘[wills.
And light .Truth's fire upon a thousand.hills..
I prayed for! Eloquence to plead the cause
Of human rights and God's eternal £race ;
To cry aloud, o’er Mercy’s outraged laws,
And speed the great redemption of my race.
But all in vain. My feeble tongue can breathe
No portion of the fire that burns within ;
In vain my fancy vivid thoughts may wreathe
In scorching flames to vanquish human sin.
powerless my words upon the air float bv,
And wrong and crime disdain,the weak crusade ;
While vice gleams on me its exultant eye,
And bids me show the conquests'! have made.
! prayed for Peace—for strength to bear
The keen privations of ray humble fate;
For patient faith to struggle with despair,
And shed a brightness o’er my low* estate’.
.1 prayed to be content with humble deeds,
With widow’s mites,’’ and humble charities,
To follow meekly where my duty leads, s
Though through the lowliest vale of life it lies.
TAt«i prayer was answered ;• for a peace divine
Spread through the inmosfrdepths of all my-heart;
I felt that that same blessed lot was- mine
Whicli fell on-her-.who chose the better- p:#t.
Wliat though the-.worid abroad ne’er hears my name ?
What thoughiio chains upon weak hearts 1 bind 1
It iS a happier lot than wealth or fame
1 To do my duty with a willing mind !
The Bride.—The . writings of Washington
Irving abound An pictures .>vlnch, for,.delicacy,
taste arid £ruth, are not . surpassed by auy writings
jn the English language. Thq following, is an ex-,
passage from a ,chapter in Biacebridge
Hsn '. A ' .
, “ I know no sight more touching
tlian tfiatof a young anJ timifi bride, in robes
of>Yirginwhite, led iip .'trOinblingly to the ? aJtar
t!i?- .did*) h<»ed—. i with tbo implicit
c^audcir 1 -- and dr- ’ woct .ipi- Ooi rjp.mfd.t
br.ionj to '\o;r.au, tr.v-u:; \i? ••>■ the world iW.- the
of iW I iz\ *V”:
u;U l.ir.jruac-of dir rid'.n J -v- hcrieif , o°,hni
.*•101 -rr f.-..- Wi.Mc, Idr • »or cr Pc: oucirer.
:1 in - Utiiilih,-fo ;; honor and obf.’*'
"—it brio. • to inuid th ■o
devatwn Ruth. ■ V-vittjo:
ktid—ivher thou -:»dgeH. I
iir-ir.g, Ar.cn - Sr.ns.rr
in sj*. n
tiU *I«- ”?■ jjr.f
tlfui ;u!v •aTorliny
t»UiU T ' ; ' T - .
Auo/ru-y at Law, oft
CancQotec 3ntelligeiuer,
' BY E; WvHUTTER. •’
House y adjoining Centre Square<
TERMS
ngiwil s)fletvu
|For Hie Laocansr Inti
BY MfSS 4. C. XDGARTON,
>MMA?n)S THE GREATEST REWARD'»>-^BrcH.«iiSir.
Intelligence* & Ipttrncd.
E. W/ HOTTER, EDITOR.
Lancaster, January 18,1848.
TbeMafl—TbePost Office.
1 la these two.national conveniences axe. centered
as many, hopes and fears, anxieties and regrets, sor
rows. and joys to the components,of ( a community,
as .minds and. hearts are various, or as circumstances
and fortunes are susceptible .of vicissitudes.. The
first.is the. courier that blears in its chained foldings
the tidings of thousands; thela3t is thesilent but faith
ful herald that dispenses’to the anxious multitude
the fulfilment or disappointment of their hopes;
that crushes or elevates; their sensibilities; or in
volves in still more heart-sickening vagueness and
suspense, the long looked for eclairciasement of
doubts and mysteries. Who does not at the distant
sound of the mail bugle,; become hushed, and bless
the messenger-breeze, that bears along the dyingj
rilurmurs of its first faint strains ? Who does not,
when the near and hoarse blast falls upon his ear,
feel the anxious tide of feeling and expectation,
rush in upon his shut, as if harrowed up by the
thunders or pathos'of eloqtierice? Who does not,
while impatiently waiting the opening contents,
feel his nerves twitch, his heart beat arid his whole
soul absorbed and excited in the progressive devel
opment of letters, pjapers,’sealed packages, &c.. &c.
And who does not, when'the negative noil is given
in reply to his inquiries for letters, feel the dull re
flux of disappointed expectation settling on his
heart and chilling hia Jegvent sympathies?
It is well worth while of the observant, in search
of variety and amusement, to stand and watch the
goers and comers, at our Post-Office, and mark the
varied characteristics of the multitude, as their ex
pectations are realized" or disappointed—to watch
the feverish flush oFhope, and the pale revulsion
of despair, as they rise and roll backward upon
the countenance. A single" hour of observation
will unfold to the eye more of human passion, and '
human sensibility, than an age of casual observa
tion in the ordinary scenes of life. For occasional
moments passed within the Post Office, we have
been amply compensated!'
The internally anxious, but placid faced politi
cian came here to receive dispatches,' the import of
which was to expand to stilt wider dimensions or
burst the bubble of his' brief authority, at once.
He received with a greedy grasp the parcel directed
to his name, and j*azcd_w»tk «*n?dous'~s£rufmy at
the .-rarious“superse riptions, if possible to identify
the hand writing before the seals were burst. The
varied hues of gratified or disappointed solicitude,
could be traced over the lines of his countenance, as
tlie contents coincided or were adverse to his views
and expectations. The smile of exultation, and
%cb\vl of displeasure, succeeded each other by turns
j/itil the packages had severally received a glance;
when they were re-folded, and the same quiet
suavity of aspect* returned, and he commenced
greeting his by-standing fellows, with the well di
rected shafts of affected civility and politeness.
“Is there a letter for —, n said a little girl
who apparently liad been sent by her motherto re
ceive the long expected epistle.
“ No letter for replied the clerk.
* “It never will come,*’ rejoined phe, gathering
over her shoulders the negligently adjusted shawl,
as she descended the step and returned to report to
her family the blank intelligence.
“ Has the Eastern Mail arrived 1 ” inquired a
blustering man of business, who was waiting for in
telligence relative to the price of pot or pearl ashes,
the rise or fall of wheat and flour, and the general
prospects of trade, before he could fully adventure
the half formed speculation.
“It will be in, in a few moments,” replied the
clerk. With this answer the satisfied man turned
on his heels and departed.
“ Anything for Horatio Tristam Tightlace, Esq.”
ejaculated a gaunt frizzed starveling of an exquisite.
“Who, sir?”-said tne clerk.
“Horatio Tristam Tigbtlace, sir.”
Nothing for Mr. Tightlace, sir”
“That is d—— d strange too,” ‘muttered he. fin
gering and adjusting the projecting corners of his
dickey, and left the room. /
. “Is the mail in from the west/ asked a man
with both hands quietly reposed within his pockets,
and who seemed to have no other motive for the
enquiry than to ask questions.
“No mail from the west "yet, air.”
■■ Will yoM-look for letters directed'to Miss Lu
cretia ■■/'said a delicate voice with music
enough in it to have elicited a reply from the epis
tles themselves, there been any.
•• “There is nothing for Miss Lncretia'-■ -"'an
swered the respectful clerk. A tremor of anxiety
slightly shook the frame of the fair querist during
the search; and when the negative was given, her
‘appearance indicated a half incredulity as the
correctness of the answer. The flush of anticipa
tion .forsook her cheek, and with a marble counte
nance she continued gazing through the aperture,
■ for the. delivery of letters, as it’ the place could not
be left, without the expected package, until the tin
.announcing the distribution of the mail from the'
cast fell, extinguishing the lust glimmering of hope,
arising.from unbelief. With a swollen bosom, and.
trembling step, she left the/office,-casting a “long
ing lingering look bdhindf
A pause how succeeded, while, the contents of
the mail were being arranged for 1 delivery, and the
fast gathering and impatiently / watching groups
testified to the importance attached to the - intelli
gence of which it might be tlje ' bearer. Those
who would, took a stand in frontdf their respective
boxes, to l>e the first beholders of whatever was 7
superscribed to themI—others 1 —others stood mute, arid mu
sing and a third portion, banishing persona] anxie
ty, discussed the politics of the day.
Among die throng, there’wasone,wh6from day*
to day had' been'' observed Urging his inquiries at
each return of the may, but his spirits had so often
beeii subjected to the damps of disappointment, that
the halo which enrobed the features of the many,'
had entirely, forsaken his countenance, and appa
rently he came now from the force of habit; rather
than from a hope of receiving the long expected dis
patches of friends arid kindred far away/ He was'
a.stranger \ and held nV communiqn' with .those
around him. His features were paleanda settled
ailnwß brooded upon their moveless lines as he
stood imbbserirant aitf ; iincbnscioiis 6f
the bustle and of the throng. No sigh,
no amriouslook'proceed fmriihislwiMm dr flaib-"
inee. fe'rtiv irv^ _ *gn-svpr? "'•Tver"
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iiiafr'fi~:
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c.i> h:Vi!.’t*n
■'-‘ii !•: Ti-icdk-sSj rcck
•r----.it cherished no iuilioi-
ih aft unbelieving \%-wb that
fnorfi i happy . find
flis-
• -p&_4 nun'As»r 'off*' j ‘.'ir-.-.v list
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>«;**■ '-»«t -oc.p >.rk v ■ ' k *-* .
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Tf .•-• *T\ .1 •!;.
golden blandwhipepts and,', ailurejnepts v ove r past
setae* of so often sedged.vtheir -fidelity,
fbrget Hm utterly, butsend onesolit&ry
tokenpf,‘frieb£UJup aod-loye; ,on£ Ime.tosay that
he was notbamshed-from all memory, and that lhe
worlffhaffhot becomeiso much'of alyilderness'as
the feinting throbs of, his heart prompted him to
believe;- : '- I ' l
When thetinyas turned and jHe crowd gathered
to receive the contents of-the mail,- he did notrush
with them, but stood aloof, with arms folded across
htsbreast, and, a downward ’gaze, as;if unwilling to
retard the receipt of,-happiness to .others, and yet
not wishing to a witness 6f joys, m which he
could haye.no partnership. The crowd .phm c ,,flnd
went, deposited and received dispatches;,- The bus*
iheSs manarid speculator werefavored with* prompt
advices, from their several correspondents, undhas
tened to close - their * bargains and engagements.
Horatio Tristara Tightlace, Ekj.,'oncc more made
his appearance, and with ungloved hands received
the gilt letter sheet arid departed.—-The little girl
returned, and ran home with infantile glee and
alacrity to-exhibit her success and give >joy to her
family. Innumerable applications were made—
the successful were voluptuous in their joy, and the
unsuccessful went their- way, some with downcast
looks, others with a half affected and half felt in
difference. .
When the call of the last one had been answered,
the stranger raised, his eyes and advanced‘slow ly
towards the counter. .There appeared an unwilling
ness even in this—his desire seemed seemed; to be
not to learn if there toere letters for him, but if.tbere
were none. Letters he knew he ought to have, but
he dreaded to cherish a hope that there were any,
when he felt that a repetition of bitter disappoint
ments was all that awaited him. A slight convul
sion was observable in his frame, as his eyes be
came fastened upon the initials designating the box,
where letters directed to his and similav names
were placed. Tt had.been empty for, several dayrj
biit now two folded sheets were there which no
owners had claimed. A deeper hectic of hope and
fear played on his palid "features as he bent a more
earnest gaze at the parcel within—but still he re
mained silent. The excited glimmer which had
found a place within his bosom, was contending
with the settled chill of despair. It was the ban
ishment of this last spark, which had arisen in his
breast, that he dreaded ; he was was willing that
it should remain there, and feared the consequences
of its annihilation. At length—he .-attempted to
titsvoFce~was choked—the hectic upon
his-cheek ran backward anil changed to a deadly,
pale—he raised his arm and convulsively pointed
to the box; —speak he could not—the ague of feel
ing was fast overcoming him. The clerk’under
stood him, and from frequent inquiries remembered
his name. He raised and handed the letters—it
was the wished for superscription—thcremembered
handwriting. In an ecstacy of joy he kissed it,
tore asunder the seal, and over the contents wept
out the contending tides of emotion. He was happy.
Cl&eesc vs. Cannon Shot*
Tne greatest ammunition that we have heard of
lately, was used by the celebrated Commodore Coe,
of the Montevidean Navy, who, in an “engagement
with Admiral Brown, of the Buenos Ayrean ser
vice, fired every shot from his lockers.
“ What shall we do, air l" asked his first lieuten
ant ; “ we’ve not a single shot aboard—round, grape,
canister, and double headed, are all gone."
“ Powder gone, eh V' asked Coe.
“No, sir, got lots of that yet.’’
“We had a confounded hard cheese—a round
Dutch one, for desert at dinner today, don't you re
member it .r said Coe.. . . . .. „
“ I ought to—l broke the carving knife in try
ing to cut it, sir/’
“ Are there any more aboard Y\
“ About two dozen—we took ’tan from a. drog-
Will they go into the 18 pounders?” ■
“By thunder, Commodore, but that’s the„ idea.
I ll try them,” cried, the first luff \
And iu a few minutes the old “Santa. Maria,”
(Coe's ship,) Avhich had ceased entirely, was re
opened, and Admiral Brown found more shot flying
over his head. Directly one of them struck his
main-mast, and as it did so shattered and flew in
every direction.
“What the devil is that which the emtmy is fir
ing?'' asked Brown—but nobody could tell.
Directly another one came in through a. port
and killed two, men who stood near him ; then stri
king the opposite bulwarks, burst into Aimers.
“By Jove, this is too much; this is some new
fangled PaLxan or^other—l don’t like ’em at all! ’
cried Brown; and then as four- or five more of
them came slap through the sails, he gave the order
to fill away and actually hacked out ofthe fight,
receiving a parting broadside of Dutch cheese.
This-is ail actual fact, our. informant, was the
first lieutenant of Coe’s ship.— Monitor.
Striktxo a Balance.— Curran, when master of
the rolls in Ireland, was going orie day to a levee
at'the castle. There was a great press o'f carria
ges, when, all at once, he was startled by the pole
of the carriage which followed him. crashing 5
through the-back of his. He hastily put his head
out of the coach windowferying to his coachman,'
i; Stop, stop, the pole of the ■carriage behind is driv
en into us!” “Arrah! then it’s all right again,
your honor." said Vat exultingly, u for I*ye just*
druv my; pole into the carriage before.” This as a
sampicof an Irish bull,' Curran use<f to r cVe a's
feet.
- Old U. S. Flag —The flag wus-thirteen stripes,
red and white, with'a rattlesnake extended, mouth
open and sting but, towards the outer folds of the>
flag—die tail just touching the staflj as if springing:
on a foe; under the snake is the following words:
“Don't treadjfgjffiyi? 'rhere was no field of blue
or-Tvhite, or starsf but simply as above
it was that-verywhile floating.from the main
royal of the frigate Alliance* under-tfae gallant-Panl
Jones, that dashed through a Britishfleetoftwenty-
of the line, In the - North Sea—.thedntrepid
Jones delivering l his starboardand larboard broad
sides under a ten-knot breeze into the Admiral, and
received the fu‘e bF* : i as he passed,
and under full chase of the formidable 1 foe, arrived
In safety: at "Brest: ! ;: * ! .
: Mab«ta©b.—Tacitus says:—Earlys- mamage
makes us immortal.'* It is j&ief prop.
of { enTp»m ;7 '-’Hiat'nian who resoi^tO-iiive^vitfioaf''
v/om'an..'<i t»iaf !io rc c blvi‘r tc Uv? with*
tf rC-r-.Y]- i/iity. ■inriwiii-';!
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they dwell,
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and'ii rth.
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c. upy-‘>f the Kovvolenr; :V ai^cKer’-'
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°f the t
Democracy d 3 in 'the
courthouse in’ bn'^atnrday-,
January ’&'; 181S.'; ' IhSKh Sffiejffigjsru? hr
ganised by the : appbihitmeht'Of^piM^limg^officers •
■ J r iir JOfiN 'WrGLt)NINGE^^^^#. i -’ '■
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GeorgeßowsrAir*' EsqV ‘ : PeYeb
PmtiFtTiCE,Sr.% £*.,• . ; I .,Gspß^EJF‘iaLEa^^^' ri '
Cabmony*. , Peteh Ebehly
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Hon . Wiiliam Rank, ' ',£lias ZiebdcK,
Samuel-Heilman, ~ DanieVßrtur, -
: on :: mori6 President: appointed' Johih Weiti
mahy Jacob Weidle, Col. Michael Tice,-IhvDavid
Marshall, Lyon Lemberger, J.W. "MishrF.sq4 and
Joseph Long, a-coramitteo to draft resolutions, ex
pressive of the sense of i the meeting, who imported
the 5 following, I which were unanimously adopted
’ have been-called ,upou
by their-great lcader r Hsji£y Clay, *9 expresatheir ;
sentiments upon the Svar with Mexico, and the fix
ture policy of tlie government of: the United States;
in relation to it, in- primary assemblies to be, called
for that purpose, son*® of which have already beeu
held: And Whereas, The policy’which that party ..
would recommend as shadowed forth in the speech
and resolutions of that Reader, and the % resolutions
oftlio meetings, which have been field in .pursuance
of his recommendation, would/result in national
dishonor and disgrace : And' JPAerras, Lis the
duty of the free.citizens of this country* and espe
cially of those'who belong to thc democratic party,
to whom its destinies are in a great measure' at this
time confided,-promptly to reprobate and denounce
the adoption.of any policy which would have 'such
results, and also to express theiV views upon all'na
tional questions before tbe people for their decision:
Therefore,,, . „ j_
Resolved, That Texas at .the time of its annexa
tion was dejure and de/aefo an independent nation,
and as such had full power to.make treaties, con?
elude alliances, doclare war, make peace and exer
cise all other powers incident to a sovereign Stale,
and amongsfthcm the most'precious of all, that of
controlling, under Providence,Uts owji destiny, so
that-it might most conduce to die happiness, prop- .
periiy'and liberty of its people: ftliAt the annexation
of Teias’to the United States by'the independent
act of both parties to the.; contract .was therefore
fully within the legitimate sphere of their respective .
powers as sovereign States ? that Mexico had by its
own act, acknowledged-its inability toreduce Texas
to-Rubmission, and thereby , admitted the indepen
dence of that State, when its government offered to
declare Texas independent,' 1 on. the sole condition
that it would-remain separated from thoU.'States : .
that only the most disingenuous, and when used by
a citizen of the United States, traitorous sophistry,
can torture the 1 annexation of Texas to the United
States into such an aggression agdinst Mexico, na
rendered war justifiable on its parti and that ground
being abandoned," no other just cause of war’by
Mexico hgainst the United States existed; that any
questions of disputed boundary between Mexico
and Texas, were proper' subjects of negotiation,
between tho United States arid Mexico, after-Texas
had become ap integral parfof the.former country:
that the refusal, of the government of Mexico to re
ceive a Minister appointed by the United States tt>
treat upon that and other- subjects of dispute, its
announcement that it would Regard the annexation
of Texas to the United States as a declaration of
war, its orders to its Generals to attack our troops,
-and its constant avowal and attitude.of hostility' to
ward this country, justified the President in the
measures he took to resist the threatened aggres
sion,'and to sustain the rightß of Texas, then be
come those of the United States, by force of arms’
if necessary : that the attack upon tne troops oftlio
United States under command of Captain Thornton;
and afterwards on those under the command of
General Taylor, was an act of aggression on the
part of Mexico, and rendered, her the attacking
power in the Avar which has ensued, and that there
fore tho livar with Mexico is a j.ust and righteous
war, forced upon our government by the insolence
and violence of Mexico; that we will sustain our
government in it, and that wc urge upon it the most
vigorous-and energetic measures:to bring the war
to a glorious and honorable termination. .
Resolved, That if the questions of the annexation,
of Texas and tho exact location of its boundaries
had never arisen, or if no.attack had ever been
made by. Mexico upon American forces, on our own
soil, the long series of aggressions practiced by
Mexico against-the United* Stated, sanctioning the
robbery land murder of its. citizens, and condemning
them to a fate" worse " than death by imprisoning
them in the mines on slight pretences whilst engag
ed in die peaceful pursuits of trade, destroying bur
commerce.and.jefusipg or evading redress or.com
penßatioh for 'these and other injuriesy were a just
cause - for against that ;p’ow£r, and furnish us *
with iadditiohalrreasqtts for approyingithe course of
our government in-Uiisjrespect. 1
Resolved, That the war with Mexico should not
be terminated ’without ample territorial indemnity
for past aggressions -and security that dts-govern
meat and people will refrain from them in future. '
Resolved, That we f most emphatically approve ojf
the administration of JAMES IC. P.OLK : that he
has -fully, carried out-, the. principles of the demo
cratic party: that we’espedallyapprove of his noi
ble ana manly stand-agamst the River and Harbor
billjbyvetoing.whicb he has done aU-thatlayin hii •
power to prevpnt the . introduction into the halls Of
Cpsgreas, of that odious system of log-rolling wlu'ctj.
loaded obf noble old commonwealth with the heavy
burthens, under which she has;so long labored and
is. yet labcri&g/ that if he had done no other
act, as he has done many of great public service,
he would-retire m>in his high- station entitled:to the
profound gratitude of pvery true loverof his country.
That we.re.tv.nl our thanks to the Vic<*
President, GEORGE Mi for his disinter-'
ested. and .national course on the Tariff question :
that we approve of the Tariff of iSnifi, clesire
no’ material alteration in'its provisions/ ' • /’
Resolved, That the thanks ofthe nation flue
to the heads of the several departments, for. 'the
a l,| e manner in which they baive fulfilled their, res
peptivc' duties, exhibiting to the world the spectacle
of i free* government, coHductedwitboutexception
bv men s ">rung from • the ranks of llic people, with;
a'degren o." energy; wisdom, dignity and capacity
j the like of u 'hich' has seldom if ever been witness--
i ed among the of the=earth, : /
j Resolved, That in our fellow-ciu
* zone throughout tne UfliJed States, Return our
thanks to GeneralsSCOTTand -
officers and:soldiers under djefr command, for the
noble manner, in which' they hare vindicated and
sustained the military glory of the country, and that
we will preserve in our heart* the names of Palo
Altoißesaca de la Palmi, Monterey, Buena Vista;-
Vera Cruz, Ccrro Gordo, Cpnp;eras, Churubugco and
Mexico,‘along witlf'the, scenes rendered .glorious
by-bur triumphs dtirin'g War and the'Revo
lution. .
Resolved,’ Thatin oar opinion Pennsylvania is. en
titled to the'democratic candidate for^
cy, and that we call tmon otfr sister Statestodefijf
to a ajeady consistency, het
undauitfep attachment to democratic prmpip)e»,.sdd
hernncomplaihihgiubnusnon tir lormOr selections:
that’we know no on^mofe-worthy to he the choice* •
of the : naUon* t .who has long-been
acclamation as / f Pennsylvania**fevoritesoa;/*' and «f
thatthecefbre^' ( we iJ rec6niihendthe, , delegatesfrom : -
this.ctrahty.'to lhe.4th:t>f March'Convention, tovoto
for delcgatesio the National Democratic, Convention
favorableVyhc hfomiiationof JAMES? BUCEfANAN i
as tlie canaidate . r v .i
Resolved, Thatwecannot separate to ioarhomea'
satisfaction <
with which we have cOiirse or that
determined, and .steady exposition tQ,-th& insidious,
and iinceasiug eSortS/of monopoly apcT associated -
wealth merits and uhboundetfgfatitodO,
and that his acts hitherto justify us in the anticipa- ..
tion, that when he retire? ffoiif his present high po
sition,-htfrcriH oe HaQdd >ifdt
party,;bW.hy,ti»%sP«fpifciof.pennByJYdiii^:wth ; 4lfe
universal ishogt,;« well
ful & -
Resolve^, iiChat ..-ourselves tovxOnewjed » l
vigilance and‘4ptivity .democracy r
and that we effort* eatiL;
we have
triumphant pogifign in tbifecountyj ajuHmiled it-in
the dust of defeauW? '/< -
. ■ to=a“getWi , sti"tfall .?f ;
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c.A -1 iV<it>.nrtH;T;adniiuistrji
tio;j in \\k- r.l4^'• ivc.aiuiVjtts&ctury wan
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