~i ' '4 l / 4 24:Nt - Nr4.-4-• ; sft-Cor-Liet,-Tkcs ;l ~~a siornina 10 *:L UAIPIR , *rroaAND • 14010.11frE2014: - t!-ITTenuaquir FRIDAY 11014N/N6, NOVIAIpp. i 9,1857 ca.F,. W. Ciaa , United, States Newspaper Agency, Stin Buildings. N.l, corner of. Third and Eineirrld - 4411 N. Fourth street-1s our, only au thorised .ageut in Philadelphia._ 'IR 1 ars pee andeso ns. The:last great ,effort of Mr. Clay to guide his folloWers, was made at Lexington Ky., on Satur- I I day last,. the 13th instant, Preperationshad been spade, try . aliumber ot editors, - to have a full import, .1 his speech, as delivered; but he told them plain ly, that if they should attempt to make a report of what he.would any nothing. This was a sather,ievere cut, even to some of• his friends; but the fiat- had gone forth; and there was no such thing as getting it revoked. The reason given by for taking such ground, was, that he bad - . _-- so frequently been misrepresented hi reporters.— Ha promised, however, to prepare a statement of his remarks, which would be printed under his own stiliervision,ivhen all who deeired it would have en opportunity of knowing his sentiments on the points erribodied in the resolutions which he • pre sented. ;. • The Whole affair presents, to our view, a novel - aspect. We here see Mr. Clay, the great eriabodi. meat of Whiggeri in the West—who has been : - thrice before the people as a candidate for the Pre. sidehey, and thrice defeated—whO is again a can : dictate for thathigh office—seeking to lead-public -1 " , " - - opinion; in the most open and direct manner; and yet fearful of the breath of jnisrepresen teflon, upon rints on which he could not Well be misrepresent. uniens be Should take disguised a course as to make for himself the occasion to he misrepre sented. This refusal of Mr. Cla,y,46per_lkt are port-of his speehls; is so little in accordance with what we have heretofore thought of his confidence in the honesty and intelligence of his countrymen, '- that we might well consider it'one of those Vega to which people are liable, who have reached, - _jos who have passed, the ordinary limit of human life: There is another view 2 bowever, which we fluty take of It; end.as this is the more charitable one, we Will adopt it—that he has so often failed to dfrect the current of public opinion into his own way:, of thinking, by any means which he has beret:item adopted, that he will now try a new plan of operations, with the hope .of better suc. teas. But we think that any effort which Mr. Clay .can make, will prove equally unavailing, with any of his former efforts. The time has' been, (when bitr ieiliiiintellect, and the powerful oratory of his bright* days, were exerted to sustain the cause of • _ hie eanntry,) when his voice was heard to admira tion, because that voice uttered the sentiments, end Ilion.* were in unison with the feelings, of the mass:* of his ciiuntryroen;—then, be was admired because he Was- the embodiment of the sentiment of those masses—but because he prefer. lid to reflect their will, and sustain their interests; because they constituted his country i and he was, for his country. But, for many years past, the _ scenehai been changed. Mr. Clay has'chosen to! take the side of the capitalist, the monopolist, the sieetdator, in preference to that of the great body of the People: and though his voice - is potential in Kentucky (like that of Webster,. in Massachuss. eta,) beyond his own State, except among mere politicians, he has little more than the namenf in. fluence. As a prelude (it would seem,) to his speech; Mr. Clay submitted to the assembly a series of reiolu tions,-,--eigbt in number. It strikes us , that, on thi part-of candidate for the Presidency, a more modest course than this might have been pursued! " and. that, instead of submitting, for the sanction of iirublic meeting, a string of resolutions of his own all ready eat and, dried, Mr. Clay would have oecu f : pied a more pleasing position, had be waited for an expression of opinion on the part of the People,' and then sustained: their views, If he taw fit. It • would have given to the thing a greater appearance if modesty, at least. But Ibis is a matter which we, perhaps, have nothing to do with:, If his course sulfates his iolitical friends, we ought not to com plain.; even if they ‘ are in a position to render it necessary that they should have some one to di re-it them into the path which it is deemed neces "TY foi•them to pursue. We only say that the Temoriatic party have not found it necessary, at to'select any one of their number, to be - -,iihetoide for the rest, upon any question of Secon `:daryitaportince. .These resolution.s of Mr. Clay we will present to our,eaers lathe order in which they are reported; snd ; we propose to submit such comments upon each, as seem to be proper. The first resolutidins its. follows: 'Resolved, as the opinion of this meeting, that the primary,-causes of the present unhappy wep . existing between the United States of Amer iris, and the . United States of the Republic of Mexi ' eci` was the annexation of Texas to the former ; and that theimmediate occasion of hostilities between the' two republics arose out of the order of the President of the United States for the removal of the army under the command of Gen. Taylor. from its position at Corpus Christi to a point opposite to Maternoras, on the East bank of the Rio Bravo. within territory claimed by both Republics, but then under the Jurisdiction of that Of Mexico, and inhabited by its citizens; and that the order of the President for tbe'removal of the army to that point, was improvident and unconstitutional; 'it being mahout the concurrence of-Congress, or even any %ConsulVition with it, although it was in session; iLitt that Congress havin g , by subsequent acts, re. ---e.ognized the war thus b rought into existence with. out its previous authority or consent, the prosecu lion - Of it became`thereby National." *p a y here asserts that the territory between the Nueces and the Rio Grande, was " under the of; hat [the government) of Meicico." la an unqualified assertioa; and one which notlnif know went beyond the truth,-.. e Rio Grande, from its, mouth to. its source, has xlevisys been recognized as the southern boundary of - Terss. it was so - recognized hy France in 1604, `..when she transferred to us the territory of Lonisi it tirileeie relinquished to Spain in 1819, when .:`this'Sabiae. seas acknowledged as our soiithern boundary, Mexico always defined the' Rio Grande ~.;3alie.the4est'erti bounder" of the State 4, Texas; ~ • lind Texas; in her - organic law, making proision for.her indepeddence;- asserted her boundary as . • follows: .".Beginning at thellicTitti of the Sabine riyer„,and running west along the Gulf of Mexico, • threw lea g ues from land to - the mouth' of .the Rio ,Grarisle t thence'..up•the..ptincipal ,stream oc said flier to.its source thence due north-to the fort y riecolad Cape° of north latitude; -thence along the bonnrjery line; as defined in the treaty between the . _ Vaimii States and Spttin, to the place of beginning/1 This was the territory which the people of Texas declared' to from all authority : of Mexico, • These are the limits of Teias, w h os e independence , wasiteknowledged by the government of the Uni. - fed States, Great Brttain; and France. - These are the - limits of Texas, recognized' as independent of Mexico by .Sinta Anna himself, the President, Dictator, and commander.in chief of the arinies -of - . . do j„, 4 1 , , ,F.474 .. .-k.,. 'VP ^-e ... lON§ - • ••-. _ • ---_- - E 11; '-•E' • - , - '•• •• • - •••••:1-7. •••••.- - • ••• Mexico, in 'may, ;UM ; OW:these are the limits, withisrvibiebAby*it Order:of* Mexican General Wall ;.' in Jutici' 1344) Lit ini.:cstiien of Wait, shOultlbe.fdund, hi.wduldllii - tecognized as a trai tor twills entnitry,anit wasi:dnatned to suffer death. These arethe limits, loo.,'Whith lite ex President of Texas, now a Senator cif the United States, de dared,- in his place in the Senate, had never been under the jurisdiction of ,Mexico, since 1830,.and the extreme western- point of which slaw of the United States, upon the admission of Texas into the Union, has constituted a part one of the collection districts, of our government. And yet Mr. Clay tetls the people, that the ordering of the army of the United State a into this district,.when it was threatened with invasion, " was inaprovi dent and unconstitutional, it being without the concurrence of Congress, or even any consultation with it." A more shameful attempt at political trickery could not have been made, by one of Mr. Clay's most shallow and ignorant admirers. The public documents, both of Mexico and the United States,- prove, that Mexico exercised no jurisdiction over the territory between the Neuces and the Rio Grande; and so far as her clams to the territory are concerned, she has not yet ceased to claim the !whole of Texas. Mr. Clay well knows, too, that the President was not required, either by any law lof the United States or any usage of the govern ment, to advise with Congress in relation to the movements' of the army ,within the territory of the United States. The laws make it his duty to direst the movements of both the arras of our national defence, in such manner as to prevent he invasion of our terriiory. . • "2 Resolved, That, in the absence of any formal aril public declaration by Congr ess , of the objects for which the war ought to be prosecuted, the President of the United States, as Chief Magistrate and as Commander in Chief of the Army and Na. of the United States, is left to the guidance of his own judgment to prosecute it for such purpo see and objects as he may deem the honor and in terest- of the nation to require." The necessity for any further "format and pub lic declaration of Congress, of the objects foi which the war ought to be prosecuted," has been, entirely overcome, as we think, by the law of Con gress of 1846, which asserted that "war exists by the acte" Metico." If the United States had de clared war against Mexico, the propriety,of a statement of the causes which led to the declara tion, would have been altogether proper, but as "war exists by the actof Mexico," it is only ne- 1 cessary that Congress should watch over the best interests of the people,and make the necessary ! provision for continuing it, until the aggressor shall be vanquished, or shall sue foi peace. This is a plain, common sense view, such as any honest man' of ordinary mind would be apt to take, with refer ence either to this or acy other war. "3. Resolved, That, by the Constitution of the United States, Congress, being invested with pow. er to declare war, and grant letters of marque and reyrisal, to make rules concerning captures on land and water, to raise and support asides- ' to provide and maintain a navy, and to make rules for the government of the land and naval forces, has] the full and complete war making power of the, I United States; and so possessing it, has a right to determine upon the motives, causes and objects of any war, when it commences, or at any time du' firing the progress of inexistence." Congress having recognised the fart that " warl • exists, ' by the act of a foreign power, have noth-1 ing more to do in this case, than provide for the national defence. • 4. Resolved, As the further 'opinion of this meeting, that it is the right and duty of - Congress to declare, by some authentic act, for what pur poses and objects the existing war ought to be further prosecuted ; that_ it is the duty of the President, in his official conduct, to conform to such a declaration of Congress; and that, if, after such a declaration, the President should decline or refuse to endeavor, by all the means, civil, dipio. tootle, and military, in his power, to execute the announced will of Congress, and, in defiance of its' authority, should continue to prosecute the war ifor purposes and objects other than those declared by that body, it would become the right and duty of Congress to adopt the moat efficacious measures to arrest the further progress of the war, taking care to make ample provision for the honor, the Isafety and security of our armies in Mexico, in l every contingency. And, if Mexico should decline, or refuse to concede a treaty with us, stipulating for the purposes and objects so declared by Con gress, it would be the, duty of the Government to prosecute the war with the utmost vigor, until they were attained by a treaty of peace." I This resolution, (together with the two which have preceded it,) is based upon the erroneous as sumption—and unquestionably designedly errone ous—that Congress .have not already done all which their constitutional duty required them to do, in the premise's. The indirect assrtion that the President either has done, or is„disetosed to do, some act, unwarranted by the Constitution and laws, is certainly a small piece of bininess, to be done by a man who is himself aspiring to that exalted station. Such a course might be more tolerable in a candidate for the office of constable, or some petty magistrate; but is one which no candidate for the Presidency has ever heretofore resorted to. The President either has violated his duty, or be has faithfully performed it. If be has been guilty of any breach of the Constitution, or the laws, his place cannot properly shield him from merited punishment; and the laws provide the means by which be can be reached. Why then, if it is believed by any intelligent man, learrd in the laws of our country, that he has violifea his duty, is not that course at once pursued, whAch will arrest him in his unlawful career? Is there no man, among those who thus seek to disgrace him before the country, who, has the patriotism to come forth and openly accuse him? no man who has the courage to do his duty, while he is thus meanly insinuating a breach of duty on the part of the President? Such - would seem to be the case; and therefore the only just inference is, that those vvho 'are thus reflecting upon the of character of Mr. Polk; and who, are misstating the acts of „thAg.ii , yalment--not only believe and know, that they arelifustainiug untruth; but are using all their efforts to mislead the country, with a view to the accomplishment of'their bwn sinis ter ends. "G. Resolved, That we view with serious -alarm, arid are utterly opposed to, any purpose of annex ing Mexich to the United States, in any mode, and especially "by concluest ; that we believe the two nations could: not be happily governed 'by one common authority, owing to_their great difference of race, law, language, and' religion, and the vast extent of their respective territories, and large amount their respective . populationi; that such a union, against the 'consent of the exasperated Mexican people, could only be effected and pre served by large standing armies. and the constifht application of military 'force—in other words, by despotic sway exercised over the Mexican people, in the Orst instance,. but which, there would be just cause to apprehend, might, in process of time, be extended over; the people ot the United States. That we deprecaTe,_ therefore, such' a union, as wholly incompatibly with the genius of our Gov ernment, and with the charecter or free and liberal institutions"; ` .arid` we aniebstrisly hope that each nation may . be left in the undisturbed possyssion of its own prws, language, cherished religiozi, and territory,,to pursucits own happiness, according to what it may deem best for itself." the evils eo pathetically. .apprehandell by this reaoluttoo, are ripiietlian •"a twice told tale:, El El ME They have been the fore:bodingi of a certain class of s s-41th who' rn * ‘ ll *...Clayls.'nolltietif tified—alittostever since ihn - 'cirianiiatiOn'af our gOverntuent. :They were to. ' . be. the inevitable result of =the inehexatiiin,o(Liiiiisiina ; 'and, to a _greater or less extent;' hav e ` been' predicted, on 'every occasion when a proposition has been before the - cluntry to , extend the lirbits of the Union.— But we looitupon, most ofti danger anticipated by some, even from the anne xation of Mexico 'to this Union, as purely imaginary. We would Tre fer to receive.that country as a willing party to our confederacy; we will ever regret the necessity which has forced ns to her subjugation, if subju• gated she must be; but that she must be,and will be subjugated, unless she shall accede to our just, and reasonable, ani long neglected demands upon her, (now that force has become necessary on our part,) we look upon as inevitable; and, when subjugated, we have no othet• course left, than ect make provision fur her *pie, as resi dents of territory of the United States; and we dO not see that there would be a necessity for throwing any greater restrictions around' then', than are thrown around the inhabitants of other territories. „ "6. Resolved, That, considering the series of splendid and brilliant victories achieved, by our brave armies and, their gallant - commanders, du ring the war with Mexico, unattended by a single reverse, the United States, without any danger of their honor suffering the slightest tarnish, can prac tice, the virtues.o3f moderation and magnanimity towards their discomfited 'foe. We have no desire for the dismemberment of the United States of the Republic of Mexico, but wish only a just and prop per fixation of the limits of Texas.” Our government has demonstrated to the world) as well as to Mexico, that we will "ask nothing that is wrong." They have "practised the virtues" of moderation and magnanimity towards their dis comfitted foe," until the "advocates" of that foe, at whose head Mr. Clay aspires to be, have found what they have deemed ample ground for censure. So far as the boundaries of Texas are concerned' they have long been fixed; and no set of our goy. ernment can be justly tolerated, which would in terfere, in any manner, with those limits. "7. Resolved, That we do, positively and em phatically, disclaim and disavow any wish or de sire, on our part, to acquire any foreign territory whatever, for the purpose of propagating slavery, or of introducing slaves from the United States, in to such/oreign territory." We do not believe that there is any considerable portion of the People, in any section of our Union, who desire ' 4 ' any foreign territory whatever, for the purpose of propagating slavery, or of introdu cing slavery from the United States into such for; eign tikritorytt "Or, if there be any such desire or design, it is 'not on the part of the - Democratic party: for attire. Democrats, whether of the North or South, recognise the right of the Peopleto regu late their CUM domestic institution ; and clone, we think, are willing to undertake the task of trying to engraft slavery, upon the institutions of a peo ple amonewhom it is unknown. Any effort to introduce slavery into any portion of the Mexican territory would be in violation of the organiciaws of the People, and this kind of legislation is not a part of the Democratic creed. "8. .Resolved, That we invite oar fellow citizeni of the United States, who, are anxious for the, restoration of the blessings of peace, or, if the, existing war shall continue to be prosecuted, ire: , desirous that its purposes and objects be defined and: known ; who,:hre anxious to avert present and fu ture perils and dangers, with which it may be fraught ; and who are -also anxious to produce con tentment and satisfaction at home, and to elevate the national charaitit abroad, to assemble togeth er in their respective communities, and to express their views, feelings, and opinions." This is the last of the series of resolutions, submitted by Mr. Clay, for the sanction of his fol lowers. It contains the crowning directions to therro and we even now fancy that we lee them hurrying together, all over the country, (as they did on the occasion of the veto of the United States' Bank,) to manufacture public opinion, af ter the fashion of the Lexingtonmeeting. Mr. Clay is to -be the candidate of the party, and opposition to the war the rallying point upon which he is to come before the people. He has carefully avoided taking the high ground occupied by Mr. Webster;—preferring to leave to his fol lowers, in different parts of the country, the man• agement of this opposition, according to the pol. icy best suited for their respective meridians:— Thus, Massachusetts Federalism, headed by Mr. Webster, will " not vote a"dollar in murtey, nor s pound of supplies " for the army, rather than see: the war prosecuted, under any circumstances ; while Mr. Clay will insist .that Congress shall again tell the people the causes of the war. He well knew .that he dare not avow, in the West such a determined hostility as has been avowed by Mr. Webster, and the most bitter of the Fed eral leaders; and has therefore carefully guarded his expressions, in these resolutions, with a view to give hie opposition the appearance of a great er share of patriotism. But we have mistaken the indications of public opinion, if he has not missed his mark, if not as widely as Webster has' done, at least as certainly. . UT shall now look, from every part of the country; for an expression of Whig sentiment, based upon the platform of these resolutiont.— Mr. Clay has come forwarthimself, to guide his followers in the approaching presidential contest; and, whether they shall take the more+ bitter and nauseating pills of Webster and Corwin, or swal low the more delicately concealed, and sugared, but no leis'bitter one of Clay, the result will be the same; and that result we cannot look upon, if they shall be sustained, as any thing short of national dishonor. To-Morrow's Post Will contain additional Official Despatches from Gen. Scott to the War Depa . rtment, at Washing, ton, giving an account Of the Battle of Molino del Rey, and the Capture of the City of Mexicci. They are thrillingly intelesting. We shall pub. lista a large edition, so as to supply the demands of our friends. MADAN REirrEm..—The Supreme Court in the City of New York have granted a stay of proceed. ings in the case of this.notorious woman; but Judge Edwards refused to 'mini& her tobail. She therefore remains in custody of the sheriff, until the case is finally disposed o£ • ' GREAT ITALIAN .fIEMEDY. • PIIILADSLPIII4 April 2d, 1846. Being afflicted for some '8 years with that , mosi listressing diSease, the asthma, and for the last 1 years much of the time confined to my room, and • at - several different times my life was des ?aired ,of; I concluded to obtain some of Ma soni's Sicilian Syiup, whtch was: recommended to me by a friend from New York, who stated that had 'cured some of the , most inveterate cases mown to the medical profesiffon. Suffice it to say, .hat, after using the above medicine for about 4 veeks, was entirely relieved, and I believe radi ally cured. Yours with respect, • OLIVER W. OWEN, s No 175 'Esirtitin'st. 4 - E,hilid'a" •Hays &BroCkway,'Wholesale--14410:Agents; see advertisement Later from Torpoi*WA 14.10111, Tife . l9llbitii)g fetter,' irciplOarytnruf William M. Si tth, lcide - rn it home by The fulfiller name of " Btll smith,' "be Wound .d'eeplY and will be perused with . nu .tardinary gratifica• lion by the numerfius frieittis 'of that : . gentleman. We areindebled ttillr George Smith, - the father of Corporal S., tot, the letter : st . HALLS 05 THE MOSTELIIMiII, City or Mexico,.oclober 17th, 1847. My char and ajectionate parents :--After march es and counter-marches, we have at length onfurlt ed om : fiag, the glorious stars and stripes, upon the Imperial P lace of he City of Mexico. The tri als and bar ships tit t our glorious little regiment have eneou tered, si re we left Vera Cruz, beg. gars deecri lion. We were engaged in several skirmishes twcen Vera Cruz and Puebla, called by the Mexicans, the City of 'the Holy Angela; but the tug of war had not yet arrived. - After we had left Puebla, on our march to the city of Mexico, on the 18th day of October, our re giment was ordered to make a reconnoisance of the enemy's camp and position. We according ly marched from the village of San Angel, ,to attract the enemy, and, if possible, draw him from his position. The enemy had deployed, as skirmishers, about 300 men to attack us, As soon as we got inside their pickets, they were all secreted and fired upon us before we knew it ; the only loss our party sustained, one dragoon horse killed. The order was immediately given, by'our,Lieut. Colonel, W. Graham, to charge the enemy, which we did in gallant style, killing several and taking several prisoners; and in the very centre of the Mexican army, between Gen !end Santa Anna on the one aide, and General Va lencia on the other, thus opened the grand cannon. ade ball of the 18th of August. We returned safely back to San Angel to our quarters; and on the morning of the 19th of Oc -1 tober, the battle began on the- Hills of Magda lens, at Fort Contreros, one of the enemy's main strongholds, and defended by 32,000 of the flower of the Mexican army,.,where, on the part ' of the Americana, we had not over 5000 men engaged. The taking of Contreras commenced on our part, at 12 o'clock, and one of the most bloody and well disputed battles commenced ever known, with the same number of men since the creation of the world. Our little army could not bring our artillery to bear with any effect on the enemy's position, so that every thing had to be accomplished by the musketry. The fort held out till 6 o'clock on the 20th, when we took them on a dead chirge and silenced 'a battery of 28 guns, of the largest calibre, in 20 _ . minutes, and killing a great number of the ene my and taking 400 prisoners; among them a great number of otllcers of note. Then followed, on the same day, the bloody battle of Churubus co, where the Americans lost a great number of officers and men: The next town, outside-of the city, was Tacnbaya ; and next 'Moline del Rey, where our regiment was literally cut _to pieces and our officers mowed down like hay. Among' that numcer, I must mention the loss of our brace Colonel Graham, who fell, mortally wound ed, pierced by 11 balls. My friend, Lennox Rea, lost his thigh close up to his body; but, thank 'God, he is able to be up on his crutches. Captain P.'N. Guthrie was wounded, in the first of the en. gagement, in the arm ; and for myself, dear I . :alibi( thanks to a Protecting Power, I em sound and well, and I sincerely hope you, and all the rest of the family, are in the same situation. This is the only opportunity I can get -to write to you, as we have no communication with the States The English Minister is going to Vera Cruz to morrow, at 12 o'clock, and through the politeness of an English gentleman, they will take this let• ter to Vera Cruz for me, if not intercepted by robbers on the road. I have been Working at printing, by orders of General Scot; on a bat of the killed and wounded, and expect to continue at it, until we have another fight, which will not be LIM Assassinations and murder of Americans, occur every day. Ido not know when I shall think of getting home. No mote at present, but I remain your affectionate son, till death. - WM. M. SMITH. Gcones Sierra, Pittshurgh, Pa. . Give my respects to all friends. John Meeks, Wm. Ward, John Aiken and Charles Kent, the butet4 , rs ; likewise to Thomas Johnston. Te?t them I am saucy and healthy as ever, and a mid: tiling good fighter DESPATCHES ' BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH, EXPRESSLY FOR THE MORNING POST From Mexico. PHIL•OPLPUIL, Nov. 18, 6 P. M. It was rumored at Tampico that Santa Anna had escaped from the country, on board an Eng. lish vessel ; but the story was not credited. Lieut. Sperry, -- M'Kean, and M. P. Young, (Penhsylvanians) died at Puebla. ~ There was a struggle between the Pennsylvania and Indiana Volunteeri, for the honor of planting the flag upon the walls of Huamautla; . the Penn sylvanians, however, accomplished their object. Cul. Wynlcoop, with his force, was orderedliick to Perote. Capt. Walker's remains, now at Perote, will be aken home. PEILLADELPIII . A. MARKET November 18, 4 P. M. Flour—Prices nominal-. Sales We.stern. at p. Dealers are holding off for foreign news. Wheat—Prime Red scarce; sales al 1,30. ' CcirnMarket dull, with limited sales Prime Yellow at 70c. Whiskey—Supply limited, with sales at 30c. Coffee—Sales 200 sks. Mararcab? at 7c, Provisions—Less inquiry. NEW YOlbc. MARKET November 18,1 P. M.. , Flour--ror Gkriesee $6 are utrered, for shipment" but withodt itales. l Saks 3000 bbls. Western at $6,25, deliverable in March. Provisions—Steady, with less inquiry. Dealers are holding off for foreign news. BALTEVIORE MARKET. Nov. 18,3 P. M. - Flour—Sales Howard st. at $5,75; City. Mills same, Wheat—.—Extra Prime White 1,36(,41,39; good Prime White 1,25e1,30._ Sales Prime Red at L,20. Corn—Limited sales Prime Yellow at 64(466. Beef Cattle—Sales at $3,89. Rye—Moderate salei at 86c. Whiskey,Sales at 2Sic. Stocks—Market dulL with a tiownwatd.ten deneY. • . Markets generally dull. Tatrtrasszr..—The Legislature of this.state is still engaged iu balloting for a D. S. Senator. On s the'lOth inst.& handlings amounted to 23, but no . electiOn took place. There !Ire some 20 or 30 i'andidaTes before the Legislature, . _ MEEZ Preientmeto of the_aiand- Jury. _ The Grand;2vgtutyj thc - rostnnanulalth:ol Perin: syloo.,,isgii,rie Inv:4ring altrP.for Nt'letinty;of allegheity,[ 4t4nictki the following iristtnisit to the Cout , nr - First; That they entered- up.) the duties, With a desire, atileast, of finding: thiir community in a state of pregressivei improveinent in nierals, and the citizens in this county endeavoring to promote virtue and condemning , vice. In this, they are constrained to say, they have been grievously d i e appointed. • • Vice of almost every name and'grade, appears I to be fearftilly, on the increase. • Beginning in drunkenness --producing violent assaults. and batteries, with intent to destroy hu-, man life,- T -together with tumults, routs, riots and affrays, appear to be theorder of the day in many places, where, until recently, peace and good order cheracterized the inhabitants. Such a stsiteof things being made evident tothe Grand Jury, it could not fait- to induce them loin.' quire into some of the causes that hamproduced, such balefill effects in our midst. And,while the Grand Inquest, regrets the necessity impels it, yet uudauntingly express, as the oppinion of this body, that the evils alluded to havefiten pro duced by intemperance, which has been, greatly accelerated:by the untoward circumstances relit-. ting to the license law;.-..it being suspended, ap. pears to have hung up with. it, to a considerable extedt, the proper action of the municipal town ship'officers, whose duty it is to guard and pro mote the good morals of their respective comma. nities,_ Thus, in, A few short monthsoociety has been unhinged and' distracted; . the laWless become emboldened under the influenceof the dream of impunity—have cut loose upon society, in a niami ner hitherto unprecedented in this community. • Second. The Grand Inquest do further present; That in pursuit of their inquiries, --by incidental testimony, while examining other cases,-:-jt was made kqown to this body, that an infraction of the law of this Commonwealth, concerning rows ibeing enacted, while the court Was in session,- . -and the General Inquest engaged in' its dpies. Our endeavors were immediate and continuous, to find out ihe.inclividuals who thus so boldly and impu. denily violated the sacred law of the State, and set at defiance the Courts of Justice. A number of names now near or remotely connected with this matter, were given to us; but the character of the testimony was deemed not sufficiently definite to authorize this body to ask the Court to direct a bill to be drawn up; but sufficient has been elicited to leave the Gran f Jury without a doubt as to the fact of the existence of the races, and the loca tion of the race ground, being in Peebles and Wilkins townships, nearly, if not altogether, with. in'the sound of the bell of this Cdurt House. The laws are made for the protection and good order of the whole community; and this consists in piini4l. ing the lawless, andfprotecting those that do welt. None are so high as not to need its salutary indu ences, nor above ils-Apower to punish ;—nor are any!,,so low, that it edffinat protect hith, nor cutt,he violate it with impunity. And here, the Grand Jury would observe, in connection with what they have already said in relation to township officers, and formally bring to the notice of the Court the groes s and puipable neglect of those officers, whose duty it is; by the act of 182 u, 'to take prompt or der in .this matter. Third, Tbe Grand Inquest do further present tct the Court, That they have visited and to some ex tent examined, both the Couty Jail and the West. ern Penitentiary; and are happy in being able to say, most - satisfactorily, that ;both present as ap pearance of cleanliness and comfort, highly praise. worthy to the" ollicere who have resifecti%ely the charge of the two prisons. , But we feel specially bound to remark, that the Cominissioners of the County have manifested as siduity and care, in their efforts to render the Coun ty prison comfortable and as pleasant as the nature of the cast will admit, to tbe unfortunate inmate; and in our_eiew, have greatly improved the state or the prison generally, and seconded by, the care and humane attention of our worthy Sheriff; we be lieve the Jail never has presented sogratifying an appearance. In relation to our visit to the State prison, a remark or: two: The intelligence arid frank manners of the Superintendent, give full in dications that he he is %sell suited to the business to which he is 'called. System , and cleanliness seem to pervade every where, in the immense building. As a matter of course, we were not permitted to see or converse with the inmates of the cells. .But it is calculated to fill the heart of the Philanthrophist and Christian with pleasing , emotions to kno , .v,that our Western Penitentiary system of treatment to prisoners, gives hope even to the worst and most abandoned felon incarcera ted in that prison, that he may go out of his cell a reformed man. The moral instructor, the Rev. A. W. Black, informs us, that there have been full evidence of genuine reformation in several of the prisoners, some of whoin died in the prison. Mr. Black is much of a gentleman, mild and amia ble in his manners, and much interested for the unfortunate inmates of the prison • In conclusion,.the Grand Jury do further pre, Sent to the Court, That having received in charge from your Honors, the Judges of ,the County, the law of 18 , 16, upon Gambling, and GanAlinghouses, &c., we have responded to 'thicharge, as well as we have been able—some things we accomplished, some others eluded us. The Grand Jury do further state that it has been intimated to the members of this body, in s , .ch a manner as to leave little doubt, but that the State law against the sale of Lottery Tickets, within this Commonwealth, is being violated, in this city extensively. The vigilance of all officers is re quired, as well,as the action of Grand-Juries. We, in closing, remark, that this body,.l3aving in re• view before it, the great amount of evil in this Commonwealth, and the negligence of many of the municipal officers, we trust and request that the Court will direct or permit the publication of the very excellent charge delivered to.tile Grand Jury, at the commencement of this session—as we believe its effects ..will be salutary upon this community—the high tniaral sentiment contained in it is valuable. All of which the Grand Inquest now presents to the County, this nth day of N 0..., vember, 1897. T. L. MMILLAN, Foreman. Charge of. Judge Pa!tont Gent/men of the Grund Jury: It is made our duty to bring to your notice the provisions of a late act of •Assernbly, entitled, I‘ An Act 'for the suppression of gambling." • By the first section, a One of from Filly to Five Hundred Dollars is imposed on certain classes of offenders therein described. One class consists of those persons, who keep and use a building, - room, arbor. booth, sued or tenement, forgambling,-- Another consists of those persons, who knowingly permit the 'buildings they occupy, or rooms in them, to be used by, others for thatpurpose. This Glass includes every lessee, or actual occupant of a building, whether it be aprivate cl,Welling, or 'a public house, who permits gambling 'to be carried on in the building, or in any part `of it. A third class consists of owners,-who rent their. buildings for the understood purpose of being used and oc cupied for gambling. Wherd this is not the un: deistanding of the owner at the time or renting, and he afterwards discovers that gambling is car. tied on, and that gaming tables, and other gaming apparatus, are kept and used on the premises, It is his duty to make complaint against the Party, implicated. If be fail to do so, he is placed in the same class, and subject to the- same penalty, with those who knowingly permit buildings, or , rooms, in their actual occupancy, to be used for gambling purposes, 2. The second section impoies a justly severe penalty on common gamblers, to wit ; mprisonnaerit , t hard labor in the Penitentiary, for from: one to five years, and a fine of Five Hundred Dollars, to be applied to the supportof - corn man schools; and it so .fully .describes this class of persons, that we are not left in doubt as to who shall- be deemed - a common gambler. He is one who keeps 'or ex hibits gaming tables, and other deviees, by which to gain and min money for himself; or to, aid and assist others in doing so—or one whO engages in gambling for a livelibciocl— r or one - Who bei no fixed residence, and is in the habit of gambling.. 3. The third section regulates, in certain reisflecls, the mode of proceeding. Where complaint: has been made before a magistrate of an offence againstibe provisions of the act, and in affidavit is 3led with him alleging-that the party-charged has about his person, or at any other place men tiooed in the affidavit, any specffied articled of 'per sonal property, gaming tables, or ettlitk gambling devices,' the discovery of which *Mild tend to prove the charge, the magistrate shall juke his E=IMI waiiant, not only to arrest the party , eharged;but fts SearchAir,?=And (if found) to , bring the ameb; of periornil property,- and , ' - garobling.implementa, before tie Magistrate, who is requited to-takeibe sable int,3 biz poisession. Where the patty charged is committed; or held to bail, 'o answer t chafge;' the magistrate retsina the possessioirof theproperty and gaming apparatus, subject to,the brder of th cour t until there :is ' 'a final discharge or a canvie tion: If he he:convicted, the'epparatus shall-he destroyed, tug the property shall be retained, and be - appliett tiithe_lpayment of the penalty. If there be any surplus after the payment of the fine and costs, it . is to be appropriated 'to common school . If the party he discharged, the property is to be restored to him ' - . 4. Sy the fourth action, full immunity is grant . ed to witnesses on behalf of, the - Commonwealth , who. on the trial, may giie evi6ence tending to criminate and subject•themselvee to the proyislons of the Act. • a , , 5. Upon information , on oath, of the existencel 9f a gambling establishment' in any building,lt shall bilawful for any 'magistrate; or judge, to issue his warrant, authorizing the sheriff or, constable, - after demanding entrance, to reek into :the building, and_to•seize and take charge of the gamblers' apparatus. .- 6. Upon the return of the . Warrant, the magis trate shall bear.the parties, and proieed as , in other, cases of summary conviction: If satisfied that, the comPlaiot is .truklie...shall - order thi:constable I forthwith to destroy the gam tiling. apparatus, wh lc lz Order the const9 ent bleshall proceed to - execute in the, presence of thagistrate, unless the party shall' ' aifpeal to the next court of Common Pleas, - In! case of a summary,convietiob under this section,l the only penalty which the ma"istrate can inflict, is the degree:titan _of the gambling apparatus.--, There is no other penalty,.and no provision -as to , the costs. In order to obtain an.eppeal, bail is re.l quired, in six hundied 6offars, conditioned that the, party shall abide by the order of:the Coin% arid ie the event of a conviction, shall pay the.full amount of the fine and costs. (We presunna the-intention was, to provide for an appeal to the -court of. Quer ter.Sessions, and the Court of Common Pleaswas inadvertently named. This mistake'throWs seri. ous obstacles in the way of`proceedinge finder the fifth and sixth sections of the Act : -The',emission to name the proper tribunal,' is one that can "be , readily supplied at a future session 'cif the_ Legisl a- 1 The recog,nizanc taken on the appeal, shall .be left by the magistrate with the Clerk of the Court. to which the 'appeal is taken to be theie filed, and the case shall be proceeded in by indiament, - [Tbe Court cannot proceed by indictinent.] The ac cused, if convicted; shall be-fined -in any, sum' not exceeding fifty. dcillars,ind• Atilt pay the ceSta-bf prosecution; and the gambling apparatus Shall be destroyed, - , 8. - Where a person is enticed, by an invitation or.any device,. to enter a gambling . _house, . and . there loses his money or other. - propertyithe par ty, s ho enticed is, on conviction thereof, made responsible for - the loss he has abstained, and is liable, moreover, to a penalty of from- .fifli.tol Fire .11ondred Dollars. 9. It is made the duty of all sheriffs; consta? tiles, and prosecuting' attorneys, to inform, and prosecute all offenders against the provisions of this act: If they refuse to do so' ' they are lia ble to a nue of from - Fifty to &e. Hundred Dollari. 10. Thii act is to be given in charge_ to ilia Grand 'Jury by the President Jude of - the Court of Quarter Sessions in each county 1L Die Ist Ju1y,,1841, is the tinaeftzed forthe act to take effect. , • ' , We have thus giien you 4 statement of !Jae pro.. visions of this act, stripped, as far.as practicable, of technical terms. We take pleasure in calling, to it, yourspeciar attention,tenff also, that - or the public authorities of the two cities and cciunty, We promise you, and them, and.. the 'public, our cordial co-operation in every: effort to give its pro visions the greatest possible efficacy_ _ Appropriate remarks Were made by Judge on the vice of gambling, and the bad coniequen 7 ces resulting from its indulgence. We regret that we were not able to give them to the- public, the manuscript having been mislaid. . _ - LOCAL NATTERS. wars.—The first case tried Yilteiday in the Quarter Sessions, was Corn; vs. Lindsay.' Tbe defendant was indicted for .assaults committed at . different times, upon.his mother and other persons, His mother was a witness against high, rely : , ted that her son has been insane for a,number of yearn—since-since lB32—and • that-his-insanity was caused by a fright. Some of thectlder citizens of Allegheny recollect the broils thatwere T aised in that then borough; by a band - of rowdies, many of wiom are stilt in the neighborhood At orie',of these 'fights, which occarred'iM Federal irieet, near the canal, Reed,-Steele, Graham, AVGaintligle„and some others, made an assault upon a: rnanwe think a constable—who • fell , apparently dead, at the feet of a boy who was carelessly looking on. , The lad became terrified, and reason forsook him; he was taken home, and_medical 'aid called.; but all to no purpose.—he was a lunatic. He imagined that he was charged with the marder--,that his trial was 'pending, &c. That bey is.the defendant above referred to, who is now a rpiddled agiil man. The jury, without leaving,the.hotc,.gave.aVerdict' of 4 Not Guilty," on the iround of insaniijc He was remanded for further . onletts from the court, and will be sent to an institution for the_ insane, Aswe have nut yet such an institutionin this city, he must go - over the mountains: T ie Coroner held an Impost, on Tuesday night, on the body of =Thomas. Liiingston; whose - unfortunate death 'Wtilnotided :oaWedneiday. The Coroner is bound to hold inquests - in such cases; but we cannot see the necessity for putting the peo ple to the expense and trouble: It was~well known in the neighborhood, how the accident, occurred and its results. There was no Shadow of suspicion about it. Then, why. salect tWelie;Meti to - report formally - "that thedeceased came to his, death,'. &c., &v. The 'objeet Ottoroner's Itiquesta .shOuld be merely to ascertain facts incases when adeath I occurs under circumstances which -May leeifto the suspicion that -there Ita4:beeuthul play/ The officer is not tiCiblitine in .. 'easei as the - 'above, but the system• is wrong. P, UTOlll.llr. S4TI.IIIDIT. C0 1 7141i11.-FOrj7 this _ rich newspaper, got ' up specially . for' the days, ,but Seasonable at all_ times, We are in debted to our attentive friencl•MOlSEl at whose store copies are Cii)t for sale. The cuts'are nu' merous, and rernarkably 125eduted. hough and Ready " on horseback, is.alene worth the price of the. paper . a.Thern ate yet several eases of ,interest to be tried by the Quarter Sessns. Anietir thent yet Sessions is a slander Or libel case prosecuted., by Rev. Teesdale, against Biddlk Fahnestocic and others. The case of lcdly, the watchman tried soap, 4 case under the Genebling Lolly is 1 . 0 be disposed oi. , o:l'llenry -Clay bee written a letter to eo. youngsort,Whieli-ie very eornpliroentory.- to; Ibe Sable flarmonists,—.ther:Bend—tbat performed in the Atheneum:" _ . foi" -- 14e relief Of the Poor ofthecilj, .bi z. .setorted wr The peqevpleat are begipnigg to tipre:,,- - . polipe..basg begn`doing a brisk business "daiing• the past few night:- - - On Tuesday morning there were eleyensaseSinithe. Tombs, and on Wednesday there ; were as DI eiotit, and yesterday fiVe , or eis A fair - proOrtion of these: Q 00.-The . Gwen. Court is, stilted)in he Robinson end Denny case. • 77, eag M _ * 7: • 1440 d, ."YeaterdaY,"thi:lBth inst Eraztarrri. datighter oT.Sarstuel and Elizabeth- Claw, aged 8: months -:The funiral4ill raie place: this morning, at 10 &cloak, from the residence of ter father, comes of Craig and . Rohinionstieets, Allegheny stlty, TILGELNIAN LIT : RAW/ SOCIETY The public are respect ullyinvited to attend the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Tilghman Literary qociety t at Philo Halt thia eVeninvatl Order of Zuni:es. Anniversary Address, -by Johr A. Wnts . Quession,-4 Should an. International Copy-Bight Law be established." AfF.—_Wm.4l'l4lillas; -i Veg.:—.W. A.Scott .1. ' B. - Carnahan.. PITT SAIIII.GIITHrik*ItIi. aaager • .= .C: B, PORTER: ._. • . parra:rn norns $ 5, limns TICKETS 7 11 =IL Dreaa - Circtir, 50 cents. 1 Second atm, -25 dept). 25 ,4 - 1 Gallery, '' - =it' Last night .of the engagement of the CeletilaleiS BARNILY MUTABIS. , FridayEvealpg, Noilinilber 174 1847 1 Will be, presented the POW. - • , Terreeee -WailAzik., _ Castinett Dance, by, MISS ATITIA /6-1.17121 A. -.To be followed byr. • BORN - TO OOOD L 11013.. Paddy B. Wzrzunua . . ThkiihOle to aoodude with Sattaday, Benefit of Barney-Williatnn. E y, Benefit of ISTr.'rorter; In rehearsal, alley piece called' SPRIGS. OF IR:EVAIID, '"Vriitea by Barney Williams - • • NoncE.--In future tbedoors will openl baforeli and the perfOrmance will eminence at piuit o'clock: . - Valig:Vatrigt• r'rEIS, well kneern -line of splendid - Pasienger: Steamers, is now, composed of the , largest, swiftest, best inished and furnished„ - and the most: powerful boats on the waters of the West. Every: accommodation and comfort -that money can pro* cure, has been provided for peisengers. The Line has been in operation for,five yeara--have carried et , million'of people without the least 'piety to glair persona. "The boats Will - be at ;the, foot - of: Wood '. atreattbo day presionata starting, for the reception of freight and the entry; of passengers on tberegis; ter.. In all cases passage money _mustbe Paid in _ .. - . . Holiday Paeket... -- -, -- -.t:- . . .... ~ , .. . The MCNONGAHELA; :Capt. Ston; will leinre; Pittsburgh every Mow:lday morning, at-10 o'clock Wheeling every evetingatlo so:rt. ~. , . Tuesday Paciket. . . The HIBERNIATIsto: 2; Copt. Jno.,lClinefelter a will leave Pittsburgh every Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock Wheeling. every Tufsday . 'evening at 10 Wednesday Packers . The:NEN: - -ENGLAND - No: 2: Captain will leave Pittsburgh every Wednesday; marning4 10 o'clock" Wheeling every, Wednesday arming at. Thutißlity PaiketW, - • _ The WISaONSfIs Capkain It. J Greer :aril leave Pittsburgh every Thursiar:ritorning at , 10 ri!eles.ki Wheeling every Thursday eveningi at. 10.- at: Friday. Packet. The:CLIPPER..NO,,2, Captain ' Crooks,:vrill keine Pittsburgh every Fri4ny "Z , rerning -atr 10 o'clock 1, Wheeling every Fridny evening at 104. it .SatuTday Pacicet The MESSENGER, .. Captain'De eamp, will !env* Pittsburgh everySaturday . wiriaing o at ill, o , clitcli Wlieeling every Saturdayevenin"g at. :10 _ Standai PnekeV. - • - The ISAAC NEWTON, Captain 4. G. Mc:lo4 will. leave Pittsburgh every Sunday porrtitvg 10 o'clock; Wheelinrevery Sunday evening at 14 Or COLUMBIA: TTAIR TONIC To THE HAI° . Ann. Garr .—lf JUL. You wish aXich..luxurient head of hair,cfree • from dandruff, and _serf, do not Mil to'PrOcure the : geneind Balsam of Columbia. In cases of it will more Watt exceed your exp.ectationi. „Many who have lost their'hair for twenty years; have had it restored to its original pertimtion: by.the - oseCor° this balsam. Age, state or condition appeerjto be no obstacle whatever; it also , causes the , „fluidtollow with which the 'delicate hair tube ie filled,:by:Whick means thousands (whose hair - was grey at the As atic eagle) have had their:hair restored to. its nate:. ral color by the use of this invaluatile.relnetly.' all case's offerer it, will be founl'one of the moat pleasant wash that canheueed. A few application* only are necessary to Beep the hairfrom : rfalling , net. It strengthens_tho roots, it never -fails to im part a rich glossy appearance; •and era petfoine jot- - ! tile toilet it is unequalled, it holds three timeais much es other, miscalled hair - restoratives - aid Iq . mote effectual. The genuine manufactured onlyby Con2bstockil , Co., 21 CoyrttaNt street, - NiniTark. - Sold only genuine in 'Pittsburgh,' by;Wm.:JACK ?cis, 89 Liberty at.,head of Woodot.; also - itrWaslt, ington„ Pa. by *.Sweney Son;" in Caiirtoneburg a ; by Dr.-Vowellet in Ilrosvaville by Bennett ik Croter deo ie every torn, in Pennsylvania, Ohio, 41d.;tunt ; yirginia. novl9.ll- w 6 t • ~ . , T . T.NBLIJSEIING IMPUDENCE--Frora a published 1 1,.) card of hl'Callment & Bond, of Philadelphia, the public - .would be led.to.believe , that; we have'beii claiming a privilege.we bad no right to. .Tliat'gthex have abandoned some time since, - the . fa:chump ;- agency system," `and that we have right Pa 'Claim itexcl naive. privileges' with their leas.” , ,I. never I . ,pretended to cell the teas of this spurions'concein s 1 I have been_ selling the teutof the Ncw York Pekin 1 Tea. Company forthe last two years, as the ' public are New aware, and laic been to New ork four times t in that time,' and ;never. heard of this nem concern - Until lately but as to,dal --, dealers: - . • - ‘ ',,.. :: ..,. S' - The tea business of WCallnient &Send is' about ! eight months old,• and their assumption of theft. i kin Tea Company's mime is. because a name is epee 1. for ooy loan or firm to assume; but the fact intended. ! to imply. thereby, that they - have any, connect ing'. i ' with the so called and well known Rollin Tea Co, ofNew.York, isentirely false; theiyhaVing•been de, !' Pied even an agency in Philadelphia;for - the N i ew York COmpany, that 'Company having refused cacti thui far . to confide in them I know not what kind. of Wool they 1rce14 , ...40; 1. , what kind of teas I am' only certain that they te ~. or obtain none o f m the NAM Tea of New 1 • - Any person , reading this card will see the gro ; deception t4ey. wish to practice. en the public, an d ; - to the injury of mr.buSiness,- WCallmont it „Btu ; - are wool dealers in . Philadelphia, and have sent, an ' agent-out' here to pull wool over the'eyee- - ofeiome ()Cour goad eitizenc 4..Mak out, for the black sheep, • • PoTiq -- - . - . ALEX,...I.SSIIEIIb__ • - . rietorier rrippro. 11101012 the Holidays—Pictorial - Courier, RrOthit Jonathan Battle Sheet, ...Pip.torial_. yannee pool. are just receiiectind for the quantity Or 4111 . 0143 number, 'at_ • 240H5E 4 .3, nov 2 9 SP Toerth st... Pittsbrarglt and Cottisellsyll Company . ' ALL -Persons hiving any - chime or deigiandß • against the--Pittsburgh_ and peonaellsville Ran, road cornpany,-vrill please pre-se p t the same for Set; _d ement on or before the Ist any of-December, iA ; order t fi at a final settlement - of= the salts " of. the eompany ;ray be made iweanformity with the 11110 iiloolp7or the Stoeldiolders on the Mb: inst. - - Otrit,On Tkors Bl 4, moramits 16 014"8 ck, ILA on Filth 'street, between wqms and'gaCitthcol lic Church, about $B. Any person 'fiu4itigit *lll - ifq tus actiorchariti by leaving it at tbisofhee; ILAXELEEII OIL- .12 11bleprimella*IFFC Di just4eo73l_,ond for tato by - - - • novl9 i rr P. 54,1441.14 - : T-ARD 01V 7 4n quantities to innt_purOnntent;# jaieduslo - ifrides, lbffsilelsy n0v.19 w• -• • "` ' , MM MEM