TRO.I. PHILLIP. , a - WM. R. SMITH. EDITORS.
PITTSBURGH, THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1845
"There is a true democracy looking upon the world!
"Each man is considered as a brother, whatever be
"his country or bis home, or however poor or degra
"ded he may be. Individual life is no longer conbitl
"ened of little "aloe. Hnppines. to the people is more
"thought of now than the glory which agsociated
"itself intimes past with the talent for human destruc
tion."
TM) h a sentence from a monthly publication cal
led the Advocate - of Peace; it is contained in en arti
cle headtd "Ettior's thoughts on Peace." Of the
uth and soundnesi of the sentiment we are well con
vinced. In spite of all the miseries which the poor
Grout disy have to encounter, we believe they are more
happy, better fed, better clothed, better educated, end
better, eared for, than they have ever been in modern
times, or perhaps at any period of the world's history .
In the O. Stntes, although much more might and ought
to be done to ameliorate their condition, they are un •
questionably better off in every respect, than the poor
of enyconntry hive ever been. And even in Engl Ind,
in spite of the cruelty of the cotton mills, and the coal
mines, in spite of the corn-laws and the game-laws—in
spite of the !yranny of the land-boldens and the mas
ter mauufacturers—and in spite of the fearful liability
of being turned out of employ by labor-saving machi
nery, which hangs over them all the time, the laboring
poor are in a better condition than they ever were be- I
fore. It is true the privutions and persecutions they
endure are revolting—horrible—but still their gloomy
fate is relieved by bright gleams of hope and comfort.
A vast number of their more fortunate countrymen,
sympathise with their condition, labor with noble
philanthropy for their relief, and seem to be moved
in their efforts by the feeling 'hot "each man is a broth
er, however poor or degrnded he may b,." Men of
popularity, and place, and talent, such as JSRROLD,
DICILIRS and others, whose works are rend by the
proud oppressors and plunderers of the poor, set forth
In ehiquent and forcible language the sufferings of the
humble toilers, and the Great and the Rich must read
them. It is impossible that the effOrts and influence
of these mon should be without present effect, and the
power of their labors must go on increasing and ex
tending itself.
We hardly know whether it is worth while to al
lude to so small a matter as the Native American
movement in this country, to illustrate the truth of
the assertion in the quotation above, that in these
days more than at any previous time, "Each man
is considered as a brother, whatever be his country or
his Lome." Before this fi eling, Nativism, which so
proudly reared its odious brad, end for a short time
seemed destined to send faction and bitterness abroad
to desolate the land—before this feeling, we say, Na
tivism, which threatened to prostrate political and
religious toleration forever in our country, has fled dis
tneyed and disarmed. Obtaining power in the great
est city of the nation, not tbro' the slew and laborious
process by which other parties are sucessful, but con
queting office by storm; sustained, too, by the leaders
of the whig patty, who were extremely anxious to
merge with it. Nativism has not been able to sustain
itsel6--but has fallen a miserable. polluted carcase—it
"went up like a rocker; it has come down like a stick."
The mass of the whigs would not endure Nativism,and
they have forced their leaders to succumb.
We'repeat, that it seems useless to mention tho fall
of Nativism, in this country, as any indication that a
new and great principle is spreading over the world
—yet small as is the fact, it may form a particle in the
mass of evidence which wo should like to see addu
ced to prove the proposition above set down, that
"that there is a true democracy looking in upon the
world."
A LITERARY LOURGKR.—We happened to call on
a professional friend of outs a day or two since, about
7 o'clock in the morning. We found him in bed, with
a scientific book, a number of literary magazines, and
the Morning Yost on the clothes about him. He was
hard at work, endeavoring to derive from this varied
literary food, wherewithal to compeusute him fur the
loss of his beefsteak and coffee.
"OLD HARYARD."-It appears that the resignn
lion of Josiah Quincy, as President of Harvard Uni
versity, was not exactly of hi. own free will. A cor
respondent of tho N. Y Herald has the following on
the subject. Really, when we see such old coons as
Josiah Quincy, driven from theirholes, we may count
upon even Massechnsetts, some day or other refusing
lobe "where she has always been." The ball is rol
ling:
"The war by the liberals upon Harvard College,
has been productive of the good effect of driving old
President Quincy out of his nest. The old fellow has
resigned, but to save appearances, , he has written a
letter saying he lam thought of resigning for three
years! This is all.gammon, and reminds me of the
notorious liar who, on his death-bed, and while the
death-rattle was in his throat, told a by candler that he
had known a person to live three weeks - with the death
rattle, and expired while tolling the lie. 'Quincy say'
-with his last breath that he has had the death•ruttle
fur three years. The fact-is that Bancroft's vigorous
assault has driven the old fellow out of his den, and
therosult•is an honorable trophy to the prowess of the
new Secretary of the Navy."
EXTRAORDIrI•RT RtJSIOR ?WOK Rio J•NERIo.—
Tile N. Y. Herald contains a letter from Rio Janeiro
dated the 11th of February, which states that great
excitement prevailed there, in consequence of a rup
ture having taken place between the Government and
the American minister. It is stated that an Ameri
can brigchat icred by a Brazilian merchant for a year,
had been forcibly seized by the American authorities,
upon suspicion that the captain and crew had been a
betting the slave trade. This seizure was alleged to
have been made by permission of the Brazilian board
ing officer, and the American minister consented to
hold her until the case had been investigated. [tithe
meantime. the minister of justice, with en aimed force
proceeded to take possession of her, and was resisted
by the American Commodore, which led to open hos
tility, but the Americans, finding they had exceeded
their duty, gave the vessel up. Great excitement is
said to have existed, and it was rumored that the A
merican minister had demanded passports, but the
whole affair seems to have been filially settled, though
the American authorities are spoken of as cutting rath
er a sorry figure. The New York afternooon papers
coctain no notice of this letter, deeming it It fabrication.
LA. %Mtg.—The fate of La Salle, under whose (li
te:Xi* Father tleasErisi discovered and explored
the Mississippi, is notjenerully known. lie returned
to Amarica, after carrying the news of Father Hen
nepin's discovery to 1~ range, he returned with four
ships to take possession of tEe country. fie was mur
dered by two of his own men near St. Bernard's Bay,
-on the 20th of May, 1687.
Mont Docvons.—The annual Commencement of
the Medical Department of the University of Penn
wiks held at the Musical Fond Hall, oe Friday.
One banana:l,l'nd sixty-four young gendarme's received
a license to "kill or cure."
EFFECT OF FRIGHT ON • Mite..—The following
singular fact is vouched for* the Lmh.iana Cbroni
c'e:—Some years ago when tbe animals were being
exhibited best, no old negro man drove his cart, which
was drawn by a male, near the pavilion, with.", tiew
of takng a peep at the monkeys. The mule and cart
were loft alone whilst CitOIIIIIHIS44 hifluNStr the
~ show." When the performance this over, the cnm
peay commenced packing up for the next village, and
a hen the canvass was withdrawn theelephant stood na
ked just before the mule, which gave one single bray,
and fell dead in the harness.
g post.
IMP Sir Robert Peel says that the Governo eat is
onside to prepare arty new measure of relief for the
English poor. He says the causes of their suffering are
nolare, aid therefore, beyond the power of human
correctives. Ali hough this reply seems to uses false as
it is abhorrent, the fact that the ministry of Great
Britain should have made the condition of the Poor
a theme for deep and anxious deliberation, is a point
gained. The most that the lawgivers of Britain have
done fur the poor heretofore, has beet, to provide means
for their partial reliefos hen ihey become reduced to the
lowest point of privation and suffering. Now, how
ever, it would seem that minist, rs were considering
some mode fur the prevention of pauperism, and fut
the more t ff. Noel removal of its horrors.
In the conclusion of the august d.•liberators, there is,
it must be confessed, but little to encourage the fam
ishing artisan and laborer. But then, it is something
when Mr Pert and his lordly companions in plun
derit g the poor. condescend to think of the men who
labor in their mills, on the same day that they talk of
the iron and brans machinery, ,s hid) takes up so much
of [belt enr...
Now, 'Mit they have beg n to consider on this
solket, they gocn he enrorelled to act.
bir Robert will not get leave to etttle the matter,
by telling the siiiirerers to endure, because he think,.
that "whatever is, is right."
Fa GoVERSOR THOM At, OF MART L A Nll.-1 be
friends and neighbors of Mrs. Thomas, residing at
Lexington, Va., called a public meeting at the court
house, in that place last week, to take into considera
tion the contents of a pamphlet recently issued by
Gov 'Thomas, relative to his domestic Affairs. Captain
Robert White was called to the chair, and the meet
ing was addressed by the Rev. Henry Ruffner, Pro
fessors Armstrong and Dabney, the Rev Mr Skinner
and others, and a committee of thirteen was appoint
ed to draft resolutions expressive of the sense of the
meeting. The resolutions are lengthy, and assert that
"no young lady ever lived in that community who uni•
formly sustained a more exalted character for purity
of murals and refinement of manners than did Mrs.
Thomas previous to her tnarriage," and that "since
her return from Maryland her conduct has been mod
est, retiring . , and becoming a lady in her trying cir
cumstances." The reset utiens further state that the
confidence heretofore felt in the purity and virtue of
Mrs Thomas is an firm and unshaken its it em before
the publication ef the statement of Governor Thomas."
They also declare their confidence in the moral stand
ing of Mr Robt J Taylor, who is impiicated in the state
ment, and to the influence of an ihsane jealousy in the
opinion of most of them, must be attributed the infer
ences and conclusions of the write r, rather than to any
criminal conduct nn the part of the is ice.
FRIENDLY SONS OF ST. PATRICK
The Society of the Friendly Sons of Si Patrick was
organized in this city in the year 1771, for social acd
convival objects, of natives, ur descendahts of natives,
nib-eland. The liberty trfelecting len honorary members
without the qualification of Irish deceot,was reserved.
In the list of members, ate found the names of many
distinguished men of that period. The author of the
volume gives a 'oriel biographical sketch of the mem
bers, ordinary and honorary, and it would seem that
nearly every one was ,userpiently found playing an im
portant part in the Revolutionary War, which com
menced it few years after the or g anization of the So
ciety. In the course of the Revolutionary War, many
of the distinguished utficets were admitted to the mem
bership, on the ground of the blood in their veins.—
General IVashington was proposed, but when they
would have elected him. it was found he was not of
Irish descent, either by father or mother. Here was
a dilemma, which it took an Irishman to escape from.
Instead of hunting up distant possibilities of relation•
ship, a member proposed and it was unanimously a
greed to adopt General Washington as a sun of St.
Patrick. Paternity was never more honored or envi
able.
General Washington replied to the letter of the
President, George Campbell, Esq., hither of our es-1
teemed townsman of thut name, that he accepted with
singular pleasure the ensign of so worthy a fraternity
as that of the sons of St Patrick, in this city—a socie
ty distinguished for the firm adherence of its members
to the glorious cause in wLich we are embarked. And
the Country's Father accepted of a splendid dinner on
the occasion, and gave n di nnerto the society in return
at the City Tavern. Very many members of the socie
ty were officers and members of the First Troop, at its
formation; and there seems to be a hint that that "an
cient and honorable corps" owes its existence to the
Sons of St Penick; or, at least, that the credit of its
origin is to be divided between that society and the
fine old "Hunting Club."
We cannot forbear to notice one anecdote set forth.
In 1730, George Washington was compelled lo ap
peal to individuals for aid, in order to the establish
ment of a Bank, for the supply of the army with pro
visions. The sum of 300,0001 was needed, and of this
the members of the Friendly Sons of St Patrick sub
scribed 102,5001, as follows:
Robert Morri., 10,000/: Blair NlcClenachan, 10,-
0001; William Bingham, 5,000/: J M Nesbit & Co.,
5,0091; Richard Peters, 2.000/: Samuel Meredith,
5.000/: James Metle, 5.0001; Thomas Barclay, 5,-
0001; Ilugh Shell, 5,000 l; John Dunlap, 4.0001; John
NiXop, 5.000/; George Campbell, 2,000/; John Meese,
4,0601; Brunner. Murray & Co., f. 0001 John Patton,
2000/; Benjamin Fuller, 2,000/; George Mind, & Co..
2.0001; John Donaldson, 2,000/; Henry Hill, 5,0001;
Kean & Nicholas, 4,000/; James Caldwell, 2,0001;
Samuel Caldwell, 1,0001; John Slice, 1,0001; Sharp
Delany, 1,0001; Tench Francis, 5,500.
The Society was dissolved in 1788, and the present
highly respeetable and useful Hibernian Society was
formed, which has continued to do good by imparting,
aiB to :he unfortunate immigrant, and cementing kind
ly feelings by its social gatherings.
Decline of Cities —While tr uvelers abroad lament
over the declining glories of Amsterdam and Venice,
they forget that we have parallels on a smaller scale
at home. The little port uf Perth Amboy, was once
a rival of New York. Newport, seventy years ago,
was the Rreut sea-port of the East. Alexandria. in
the District of Columbia, at one time transacted more
busine , s than Baltimore, Jamestown, once so impor
tant a place, is now in mina; -and the spot on which Ro
anoke was built is rot even know.—"So runs the
world away."—A l ectra Saturday Gazelle.
nail-Roads in Europe.—These improvements ate
rapidly extending on the Continent of , Eunipe. The
Spanish .3overnmen;. have given their ripprf.hation to
the construction of lines of railway from Madrid to
Santander, Barcelona, and to Seville. Companies are
organized, anti on the first route, it is thought, will
soon begin to break ground. In Sardinia, there is to
be begun, during the present month, and at the expense
of government, a tail road from Genoa to Alexandre,
thence to Milan, and thence to Arona and Turin. In
a few years one may wive] by railway, without inter
ruption, from Genoa to Venice. The bridge connect
ing the latter city with the main land, is one of the
most stupendous winks of the age, being in length
three ogles, and consisting; of long, tegular spans of
arches, capable of supporting a double truck, and
built of the most solid masonry.
The steam packet New York, arrived at New Or
leans on the 28th ult., with Tattoo news up to the2sth
ima., the • day ai which she left Galveston. The Pic:a
llow says: "The news is important mainly on account
of its being the first received from Texas since the in
telligence of the Annexation resolutions reached our
friends across the Sabine. As yet we have only
heard of the manner in which the information was re
ceived by the people of Galveston and Houston ---
The glad tidings of the certain consummation of the
act by the Amer Government reached the former city
on the 18th inet. by the New York. Immediately
upon the fact being known, the vessels in the harbor
displayed the Star-Spangled Banner and Lone Star
lin unison from their masts, one hundred guns wero
flied in honor of the event, and an illumination of the
city was agreed upon with the greatest unanimity. A
public meeting was convened, at which Gen Memu.
can Hunt presided. A preamble and resolutions, ex
pressive of the joy of the people at tire prospect of
becoming once more citizens of the United States,
were drawn up and passed without dissent from any
person present. The meeting was of the largest and
most enthusiastic description.
A committee wns appointed to address the inhabi
tants of Texas upon the great event, and everything
indicated a unanimity and fervor of popularsentiment
in favor of Annexation, which we hnd scarcely antici
pated from the rumors that have reached us of late
from that country.
We learn from . the Houston Star that, when the
news of the passage of the Annexation resolutions
reached that city, it was hailed with a burst of enthu
siasm by the citizens, that has never been exceeded.
The news of the victorious battle of San Jacinto
~e arcely exci red such general and enthusiastic rejoicing.
The sound of the drum and other musical instruments,
the roar of cannon, the loud shouts of the multitude,
resounding long after midnight, indicated the ardent
longing of the people to return once mote under the
glorious .rEgis of the American Union
Amid the sounds of joy, there is heard the muttet
ings of discontent—not so loud, but sufficiently distinct
to lead us to infer that there will be consideruble op
position to the measure. We du not, however, appre
hend the defeat of Annexation from the other side of
the Suhine.
In respect to the d isposi:ion of President Jones upon
the question, it is thought a favorable indication that
he should {rave appointed the Hon. David S. Kaufman
an ardent friend of Annexation, as Charge d'Affaires,
to the United States. The Houston Telegraph, in
speaking to this point, says:
We find that n.l impression in g tinirg ground that
President Jones is opposed to Annexation, and the
Xashington Register is regarded as uttering his sen•
timents upon this subject. We, however, have reason
to believe that the articles in the Register are publish
ed entirely independent of him and without his assent
or dissent, as he troubles himself very little about the
affairs of either of the editors at Washington. We
have "information on which we ran rely" that he is a
warm friend of Annexation, and disposed to make any
honorable sacrifice to obtain it.
'the news of the abolition of duties upon cotton im
ported into England, will takeaway the main prop of
the anti-AnnexationiAts, as it was the hi. pe of obtain-
Mg an advantage over the United States in this par
ticular that furnasln-d the staple arguments 01 th e op.
Aside from the matter of Annexation, we find tittle
that is interesting to our readers in our Tt xas
President Jones has vetoed the act of Congress re
ducing the duties on imported goods.
The Galveston News says that Gen Arista has sent
despatches to the Texan Government by way of Cur
pus Christi. The purport of these despatches is said
to bean invitation to the Texan Government to join
the Mexican Gen in an expedition against the Coman
che Indians that have become the pest of the Rio
Grande settlements.
Corn 14.t1.1 selling in Houston on the 12:11insts at $1
per busbel.
Just before the New Yurk left Galveston, a British
man of war entered that port, bearing despatches to
Capt Elliott. British Envoy, from his Government.—
It was said that this vessel had a vast amount of mon
ey on board, and that the despatches contained in
structions to Capt. Elliott to offer to guaranty the na
tional independence of Texas, provided the annexas
tion resolutions ate 'ejected. It was further reported
that the French Government had also offered the same
conditions. Private ads-ices assures us that when
these propositions were made known at Galveston, the
people snapped their fingers, saying "the foreigners
were too late."
Capt Elliott set nut for the capital immediately af
ter receiving his despatches. M. Saligny, the French
Charge was °heady there.
The Mexican now to the 23 i ult. received at New
Orleans by the schooner Atarevida, add very little to
the information already obtained in relation to the af
fair', in that country. The trial of Santa Anna was fix
ed fur the 24th ult. The Ea-President is not to rip.
before tho Grand Jan•, but to semi a written defence
of his conduct.
The Hesperia of the 12th, states that private let
ters of Santa Ana's to his agents have been intercep
ted, in which he directs them not to give up any mo
ney of valuables in their possession. He had previ
ously declared that all his wealth consisted of landed
property, w bile it has since been discovered, that he has
drawn &Rita for nearly $90,000 on his varinuA agwas.
There is little doubt that a searching scrutiny will be
made into the manner in which the fallen tyrant has
disposed of the funds entrusted him fur the public
service.
The 'Mexican papers ate of course furious at the
prospect of annexation, though nothing positive in re-
Apect to the action of our Congress was known at the
time.
A Humorous A rvinsenl againal Rail-Roads.—A
canal stock holder gave the following as his reasons for
opposing rail-roads-- , 'He saw what would be the effect !
of it, that it would set the whole world a gadding—
twenty miles an hour, sir! Why, you will not be able
to keep an apprentice boy at his wot k—every Saturday
he must take a trip to Ohio to spend the Sabbath with
his sweetheart. Grave, plodding citizens will be flying
like comets. All localattachments must be at end.—
It will encourage flightiness of intellect. Various
people will turn into the most immeasurable liars, all
their complaints will be exaggerated by their magnifi•
cent notions of di4tnnce—'only a hundred miles off !'
Tut, nonsense. I'll step across, Madam, and bring
yuur fan !" Pray, sir, will you dine widi me to-day, at
my little box on the Alleghenny?' Why, indeed, I do, t
know—l shall be in town till 12—well, I shall be there,
but you must let me off in lime for the theatre.' And
then, sir, there will be barrels of pork, and cargoes of
flour, and chaldrons of coal, and even lead and whis
key and such like sober things that have always been
used to sober tt a veling—whisk bag away like a set of
sky rockers. It will upset the gravity of the nation.
If a couple of gentlemen have en affair of honor, it
is only to steal off to the Rocky Mountains, and there
no jurisdiction can touch them. And then, sir, think
of flying for debt. A set of bailiffs, mounted on bomb
shells, would not overtake an absconding debtor only
give him a fair start. Upon the whole, sir, it is a top
sey turvey, harem scarem, whirligig. Give me the
old solemn, straight-forward, Dutch canal three
miles an hour for expresses, and two for jog or trot
journeys—with a yoke for a heavy load. Igo for the
beasts of burden ; it is more primitive and scriptural,
and suits a moral and religious people better. None
of your hop skip and jump whimsies Cos me.
U S. Gazette
Profanity.—it was stated by Rev. Dr Baird, in one
of his leceot ketoses, says the Salem Gazette, as the
Salem Gazette, as the result of his observation, that
profane language is more generally used by English
men and Americans, than by any other nation. This
is a fact that ought to make a deep impression upon
the public mind. If, as a nation, we take the lead in
profanity, a corrective public sentiment should be
formed as soon as possible, to save the young from its
pernicious influence. We think there is much less
ptohne language used now, than there was at the
close of the last war—but very much, in this respec.,
remains to be reformed. Profanity is as vulgar as it
is
FROM • TEXAS
MEXICO
ONE DAY LATER FROM ENGLAND
Teatime ships, the Republic, Cept race, and Swa
tam, Capt Smith, arrived at New York on Saturday
from Liverpool, with advices ufthe Bth uh. They sail
ed and strived in company.
The newts is unimportant.
According to the papers, the cotton market closed
tamely in Liverpool on the 7th. Verbally, however,
we learn that the market was firm.
Noshing later of conse9l.nnee from the British Par
liament.
Liverpool Colton Markel, Marek 7.—The busi
ness done in cotton this week is large—that on specu
lation remarkably so. We quote American and Sant
descriptions id per lb. 011 a Brazil and Egyptian id
per Ih. dearer. There is a little more choice of Sea
Islands, but prices ere without change. The sales to
day are estimated at 6000 hales, 2000 of them Amer
ican, on speculation, yet the market closes tamely.-
24.600 American, 1.100 Brazil, 450 Egyptian. and
6,850 Surat. have been taken on speculation. and
far exportation 3a.0 American and 1,550 Surat and
Madras.
The prices declared by the Committee of Brokers
this week forfair cutt.un were—Bored 41 I, Mobile
4i. Orleatis sd.
SINGULAR ENCOUNTER wan A DEER
We have received from a gentleman of veracity,the '•
f Mowing particulars relative to a most singular encoun
ter between an individual and a deer, which occurred
near the English Turn, one day last. week,
A German, not fully acquainted with the habits of
the deer, was hunting, when he suddenly discovered a
full grown buck at some distance in a prairie. The
hunter at once commenced creeping upon the buck,
keeping a small willow tree between him and it. All
the time the buck seemed to be at play, moving about
in a singular manner, and totally indifferent to the
approaolr of the hunter, who finally reached the wil-
low not more than twenty steps from the deer.—
The man at once deliberately aimed and fired one
barrel of his gun, upon which the deer started sudden:
ly, looked around him till he saw the hunter, and
rushed instantly upon him. As he approached, the
hunter attempted to discharge the second barrel of his
I gun, but the cap did not explode. The deer was al
most upon the man, aho had thrown his gun down,
still keeping the little tree between them. With a
desperate plunge the deer struck the tree, his huge
horns passing on either side of it. Instantly the man,
who, fortunately for himself, was possessed of great
muscular strength, seized bold of the horns of the an•
imal, holding bins firmly against the tree. He was,as
we have already stated, unacquainted with the habits
of the deer— a circumstance that tended greatly,
doubtless, to his personal safety. Supposing the in
furiate animal, which was only very slightly wounded
to be badly shot, and thinking he was attempting to es
cape, he held on the harder, with the determination
not to lose his game.
Thus the struggle lasted for a considerably length of
time, until both were nearly exhausted. The ground
about thearee had become, as many cf our low prairie
lands in winter will, quite miry from the long conflict,
when one of the deer's fore legs sank into the mud.—
The bunter instantly took advantage of this, and sprig
ing suddenly upon his antagonist, thrust his nose into
the mire, and actually stifled him! Ho then took from
his pocket a small knife, the only weapon about him,
and severed the sinews of the deer's bind legs, to pre
vent, as he expressed it, "te rum ting frosts runs a
way."
The banter then left his deer, end going to a house
not a great a ay off, related his a•lventure end procurrd
assistance to remove Isis well earned booty. This
may look a great deal like a "fish story," but it is un
questionably true piewynne,
Hints to Merhanies.—Dr Alcoa gives the following
hints to mechanic , which vie think, levee general ap
plication. as Nell to those of the profession as those of
the trades:-lf you would avoid the diseases your pecu
liar trades are liable to produce. attend to the follow
ing hints:
Keep, if possible, regu'ar hours. Never snppose
you have done extra work, when you sit up till mid
night, and not rise till eight or nine in the morning.
Abstain front ardent spirits, cordials and malt liquors.
Let your drink he like that of Franklin, %hen he was
a rrinter, pure water.
Never use tobacco in any form By chewing, smok
ing or snuffing, you spend money which would help to
clothe you, or would enable you, if single, to make a
useful present to an aged mother or dependent sister;
if married, to buy your wife a dress, or get books for
your children. You also, by any of these filthy practices,
injure your health, bring on headache, gnawing at the
stomach, low spirits, trembling of the limbs, and at
times sleeplcssness,—Nears Saturday Gazette.
Commercial News.
NASHVILLE, April 3
The Cumber land river continues very low, only three
fcet water on the shoals. The weather, for several
days, has been very pleasant.
Cotton—We have no alterations to notice in the Cot-
ton market. Large quantities are offering, and buyers
are indisposed to give the Prices generally asked. Ex
tremes from 4 to Sic.
Tobacco—No change in prices--extremes from
$1 24 $4 95—demand steady.
Groceries—The leading articles are advancing—
Sugar 6 a 6,± in store: Coffee 7 a 7i.
I:7P Yesterday there was a heavy shower which
was succeeded by pleasant weather. The rivers a
bove are falling. The Missouri is very low—three
feet water on the bars. There is six feet in the Illi
nois: and scant four feet on the Lower Rapids of the
Upper Mississippi. At this point, the river is receding
slomly, with 8. feet water in the channel to Cairo.
Business is brirtic.—St. Louis Rep., April 1.
BBLS. SPIRITS TURPENTINE—jwit re
ceived and for sale by F. L. SNOWDEN,
op. 10. No 184, Liberty, head of Wood st.
Q BBLS. SPANISH WHITING—just received
0 and for sale by F. L. SNOWDEN,
apr. 10. No 184, Liberty, head of ‘Vood at.
DSOLBS. GUM CAMPHOR
-20 Its. " Opium.
10 ounces Sulphate Quinine,
5 lodine,
Together with an assortment of other aarticles,
just received and for sale by
F. 1.. SNOWDEN.
No 184, Liberty. head of Wood st.
Pesch Trees.
Afew of the best varieties of Peach Trees—in ex
cellent order, from the Nurseries of Landreth
& Fulton near Philadelphia, nn hand and for sale by
F. L. SNOWDEN,
No 184, Liberty, head of Wood at.
ASSIGNEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
18 Building Lots at Auction.
A IDavis' Commercial Auction Rooms, corner of
Wood and sth streets, on Friday, April 18th, at 3
o'clock. P M., will be sold without reserve, by order
of assignees, Eighteen handsomely militated building
Lots, on Holmes' Hill. being Nos 25, 26, 27, 28, 29,
30, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77. 78, 9.12, 213, 214, 215, 216
and 217, in Cook &Cassatt's plan of Lots, &c. These
Lots are situate in n pleasant and improving neighbor
hood, and will positively be sold to close the affairs of
the Estate. The plan may be examined at the Auc
tion Rooms. At the same time and place will be sold
8 shares stock in the Dry Dock Company.
Terms at sale. JOHN D DAVIS,
ap 10 Auctioneer.
Furniture, Harness, Bridles, &c.
AT M'Kenna's Auction Mart, cortv , _ , T of Wood and
Second streets. this day. Thursday, April 10th,
at 2 o'clock P M, will be sal without reserve, a lot
of Household and Kitchen Furbiture, viz: Feather
beds, mattrasses, bedsteads, tables, astral lamps, one
brass clock, with a variety of kitchen utensels. Also
harness, bridles, martingales, collars, &c.
ap 10. P M'KENNA, Auctioneer.
Books at Auction.
AT"'Kenna's Anctioo Mart, corner of Wood and
Second sts, on Sattnday evening next, April 12111,
at half past 7 o'clock, will be sold a lot of miscella
neous books. P M'KF.NNA,
ar 10. Auctioneer.
THE CRY IS STILL FOR TEXAS
BOOT AND SHOE ENITORIMS.
No 112 Market Street, ,
THE subscriber again appeals to v,
his friends and the public generally,
asking them to sustain him in his pts aelliMEN
triutic efforts to serve them and himself. Eravingjust
returned from the East, he is prepared to supply them
with an article superior to any thing they can get in
the city. This is no fiction, as those who have dealt
with me tan testify. Humbug is the order of the day
with some of our houses, but the public may rely on it
that they tt ill get a better Boot or Shoe for the same
money of me, than in any other house iu the city
Being a practical shoemaker myself, I have advantages
which is a guarantee to my friends that the goods pur
chased by me is superior to those brought on by men
having no kn)wledge of the business. Customers,
work made to measure.
up 10-2 w. A. NICCAM MON.
"BIG THUNDER"
COME AT LAST!!
GREAT WESTERN
CLOTHING STORE.
OWENS & ARGUST,
MERCHANT TAILORS,
NO. 148 . LIBERTY STREET,
Between Sixth and Virgin Alley.
THE subscribers having associated themselves to.
gether in the ahuve firm, for the purpose of
transacting a GENERAL CLOTHING AND TAIL
ORING BUSINESS beg leave to inform their friends
and the public, that they have opened at the above
stand': a general assortment of
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES,
Vestlrigs, Tweeds, Summer Cloths,
And all articles in the Clothing Line, which they are
prepared to manufaat re to order, in the heat manner
and in the
Latest and Most Fashionable Siy
They do not deem it necessary to enumerate all
the articles which they have on hand. Their assort
ment has been selected wi.h care; and being both prac
tical workmen. they aro confident of pleasing their
cvtomers. Their assortment of
READY-MADE CL ()THING,
consi.ting of Coats, of all styles, and at various pri•
cep, horn
One Dollar to Twenty
Pants, Vests, Shirts, Suspenders, Handkerchiefs,
Collars, etc, is equal in quality and work
manship to any offered in the city.
ler Having had long experience in the business,
they nowthat they can sell as good an article, on as
fair terms, as any other establishment in the city.
('Remember the plqce, NOl4B LIBERTY ST.,
opposite the Brewery alit.).
Geological Lectures.
PROF.A. GRAY, (late of Boston,) of Marietta
College, Ohio, proposes to deliver a course of
six lectures, on the science of Geology, in the Universi
ty Hall, commencing on Thursday evening. April Ift,
at 74 o'clock. The lectures will be illustrated with
large drawings and 'mini ings, exhibiting sections of
all the classes of rocks, which compose the earth's
crust—the remains of animals and plants, in thwonler
in which they are distributed through these rocks, with
views of Glaciers, Icebergs and Volcanos.
The course wfllembrace the following topics:
Lecture /—The antiquity of the earth, as inferred
from the records of Geology.
Lecture ll—Aqueous causes of change—agency
of rivers, oceans, glaciers, avalanches, icebergs; &c.
Lecture HT—lgneous causes of change—volcanos,
earthquakes, &c.
Lecture IV—Geological Theories.
Lecture V—Probable duration and destrnetion of
the earth.
Lecture VT—Connection of Geology and Revela
tion, or the Mosaic and Geological Histories.
Tickets admitting a gentleman and lady for the
coursa, $1 OD; single tickets lot the course, 75. Ad•
mission to a single lecture 25 ma. Tickets may he
had at the Bookstores of C. H. Kay, Ingram & El
liott, and at tho door. rip 9.
School Hooks.
1 4 - 1 ROST'S History of the United States;
1 . Parley's Common School History;
Smith's new Arithmetic;
Sanders' Spelling and Reading Books;
Cobb's New Spelling and Reading Books;
Eclectic
Mitchell's, Smith's, and Olney's Geographies;
Day's, Emerson's and Davies' Arithmetics;
Kendall's Uranography;
Burrett's Geography of the Heavens;
Cornstock's Philosophy, Chemistry and Botany;
Philosophy for beginners, by Mrs Phelps;
Botany
Comstook's Young Botanist and Ghemist;
Bullion's, Smith and Kirkham's Grammars.
With a general assortment of Slates, Paper, Quills,
Pencils, Ink, &c. &c., constantly on hand and fur
sale at low prices for cash. or good dean rags by
rip 9 J. H. M ELLOR, 122 Wood eit.
Flats Lost.
FLOATED off from the landing above Pipetown,
on the Monongahela river, a Ferry Flat with all
the rings and chains complete; she is 76 feet long, with
spliced oak gunnels, three streamers up the middle,
she is 11 feet wide. There is a plate of iron, resem
bling an old wagon tire over the splice of one of the
gunnels, and on the other there is a line made with
white paint extending talon. the whole length of the
gunnel. She is marked No 1.
Aacanx.R.—Floated off from the Ferry landing,between
the Monongahela Bridge and Bakewell's Glass House,
a sand Flat, with oak gunnels, two streamers up the
middle, a strip of oak is fastened on the top of each
gunnel with two iron pins for rowlocks; one of the
gunnels is spliced, in and outside.
Any person who will retort. said Flats to the subscri
ber or leave word at the Morning Post, where he can
get them, will be liberally rewarded.
PATRICK McCOY,
ap 0-3 C Prospect Street.
Andubon's Birds of Americi.
MHE Bilds of America, from Drawings made in
the United States and their Territories, by
John James Audubon, F. R. S. S. L. and E. Com
plete in one hundred Nos., illustrated with five hun
dred beautiful Colored Engravings.
The Juvenile Drawing Book, being the Rudiments
of the Art. Explained in a series of easy Lessons, em
bracing the three departments of the art, namely
Drawing. Shading and Coloring, designed and execu
ted by John Rubens Smith
The above for sale by CHARLES H. KAY,
ap 9 corner of Wood and 3rd sts.
Fresh Sicily Oranges.
50 BOXES in prime order for sale low by
P. C. MARTIN,
60 Water st
IHAVE left my books with Samuel Gelstnn, at
James Patterson's Lock and Screw Manufacto
ry, corner of Front and Ferry sig. All those indebted
to me will please call and pay him—he isfully author
ised to close my business. AU accounts remaining
unpaid, on the first of May next, will be left In the
hands of a proper officer fur collection.
np 9-Imd. GEORGE ARMOR.
JAMES DENNEY, Jr.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER,
AND Dealer in Produce, at W. Greer's old stand,
No 46, coiner of Market and Liberty streets,
Pittsburgh.
N. B. The best of Groceries kept constantly on
hand. [op 9 d3m
Goshen Cheese.
2000 LBS. Superior Goshen Cheese;
Just recessed and fur sale by
A. G. RKISHART,
op 9 140 Liberty street
r OWENS,
B M ARGUST
Notice
Shawls, Vpaecaly. • " ft.
83. Market Sire - el. - Pinskloth. 83.
SELLING OFF AT COST.
E. CONS TABL E requests the attendee 0114
B
public to his stock of shawls; coesisting Of
Blanket Cloth, Cashmere, embroidered Thibet sad
Belvidere, and Brecht+, at prices ranging frown crate
up to $l2.
Alpaccas, figured and plain, Romelias. Zeas‘
Cloths. &c., a+ from 18j rents up to 50 and 62 Is.
Cashmeres D'Cose from 25 up to 50 cents, the nets.
cot imported styles.
Just received, another lot of Flannels. imported as
filo only kind that is not linble to shrink. jan 15
Acts of Assembly.
ACTS of the General Assembly of the Ceramets•
wealth of Pennsylvania in 31 vols., emhaseing all
the acts from the year 1801 to 1844 inclusive, bottled
and lettered.
Smiiles Laws of Ponnaylvania in 10 vols. front the
14th day of °ember 1700 to 1829 with notes and rake.
ences.
The above with a general assortment of Law works
embracing all the standard and popular Lew books.
For saio by CHAS. H. HAT,
Bookseller, and Stational.
corner of Wood and 3d streets.
A CARD.
► n Ei E subscriber, having entered into a permanent
arrangement with Mr George Armor, to take
charge of the custom depart meet, he is now prepared
to execute all orders in his line in the most work•
manlike and fashionable style. Grateful for the very
liberal patronage heretofore extended to him, he will
be unremitting in his attention to merit the caption.
ance of those favors—and from the well knoWn char
acter of Mr Armor as a Practical Culler. he trusts it
will he unnecessary to say any thing further in his favor.
Customers furnishing their own goods• may reply up
on having them made up in the latest style, and on the
must accommodating terms.
DELANY, 49 Liberty 'meet.
The undersigned would be happy to receive a eel
from his friends and former patrons, and will exert
himself as heretofore to the turnost of his ability to fit
and please their various tastes
ap B—tf
HAMPTON & SMUTS,
NO. 112 WOOD STREET,
PITTSBURGH,
ARE now nnceiving 9 very large stock of Foreign
and Domestic Dry Goods, all purchased within
three weeks last past, comprising as handsome end
desirable goods as were ever brought to a western
markCt, and which will he offered to reentry or city
buyers, at such rates as will compare with eastern psi
cos, and that without "addition of carriage."
They solicit au examination of their stoat by par
chaaero. ep 8-ddw
REDIOVAL.
WM'DONALD has removed his Book Store
• to Market Street, neat Third, next door to
Martin's Exchange Office: He has just received a
large assortment of Miscellaneous, School, and Classi
cal Books, togsthsr with a variety of memorandum
Books, Steel Pens. Printer's Blanks, Portfolios,
Blank Promissory Notes with steel engravings, and
plain. &c &c,
ON Satnniay evering the 29th February, between
the U S Hotel, and the packet boat landing, in
Allegheny city, a 'moll Valese, and a Red Tin Dressing
Case. Any person finding the above, will be reward
ed by leaving them with Wm B Thompson, at the U
8 Hotel. Pittsburgh. ap 8
Situation Wanted.
Aperson who perfectly understands the business,
is desirous of obtaining a situation as Coach:nos
or Waiter. As employment is his principal objeet,
he would make himself generally useful to any one
who will engage his services. A line addressed to
lames Hughes, left at the office of the Worming Post
will be attended to. ap /1-3 t"
150 BUSHELS DRIED PEACHES; in store
and for sale at 8. M'KEE & CO'S
110 Second street.
ap 8 d2v,
Notice.
THEpub,. is w trued against buying a cartaia
howke and lot situated between Virgin alley anti
Wood street, belonging to the heirs of Marshall, as I
am the only oue who can give a title to it.
a 8-30 ISABELLA GARNEAU,
St. Louis, Mn.
For Mortgage.
A GENTLEMAN wishes to raise $301400,d11
fur a few years on an incrimbered faitii: - of 0Z"
70 acres, SILWItI, in N. Sewickly Township, Beaverr
county. about 8 miles from the town of Beaver, ant
on the New Grade from Bearer to -New Castle.
Apply to BLAKELY & MITCHEL.
ap 7
Piano Fortes.
TTH E subscriber offers for sale a. large and splendid
assortment of Piano Fortes, from $2OO to WO
each. The above instrument* are of superior work.
manship. and tonic of the best trutterials; the WOO if
not to be excelled by any in this country.
F. BLUME.
Corner of Penn and St Clair streets, opposite Ex
change Hotel. ep T
ONE Piano Forte with Coleman's celebrated Le
lian attachment for tale at
an 7
Wool Hats.
Mi 50 dna of good Wool Hats nn hand, and for
Iligh sale by S MOORE, 93 Wood street.
ap,s.lw
Premium fists.
4 JUST received a few dozen of New York Pre
mium Silk dots, (latent style,) which for beau
ty and durability cannot be surpassed.
np 5.1 w. S 11100 RF., 93 Wood street.
LADIES' FANCY SHOE SORE.
d ill 0. 3. BECKLEY iii
Would respectfully inform the
Ladies cf Pittsburgh and Allegheny eines,
THAT HS HAS OP6aCD AT
NO. 11 FIFTH STREET,
(fist DOORS YttoM MARRS'? ST.)
A Ladies' Fancy Shoe illanufkatery.
Having procured his materials in the F.ast—also
the latest fashions—he in prepared to manufacture all
kinds of Ladies', Misses' and Children's Gaiters,
Half-Gaiters, Buskins and Slippers, of Kid or Fre
cy color, on tho shortest notice, and on the most.tea
tamable terms.
far N. B.—Satin Slippers made to order on a few
hours notice.
03' All shoes made at this shop WARRANTS?).
ap 2-2sr
IMPROVED LARD OIL, of superior quality,
1. entirely free from Gum and equal to the best
Sperm Oil; a few bbl. received on consignment and
for sale by
mar 12
CHURCH & CAROTHERS.
20000 FIRE BRICK, a prime article,
for dale by
mar 20
Fire Brick, Extra Largo.
20,000 A Prime article, for isle by
JUST RECEIVED,a superior lot of Sugar HMO
Syrup, in bbls and bulf bble; also a fine lot of
Sugar House Molasses.
mar 12 CHURCH & CAROTHERS.
BENNIITT & IMOTICRIRS,
QUEENSW ARE MANUFACTURERS,
Liimi ng l tam , Pa.; Ware Rooms No C. 5 Wootl
:freer, Pittsburgh:
WILL keep constantly on hand a good assnrtment
of ware, of their own manufacture, and of a sar.
perior quality. Wholesale and country Merchants am
respectfully invited to cell and examine for themselves;
as they are determined to sell cheaper than has rever
before been offered to the public.
NB. Orders sent by mail, accompanied by eb•
cashow good reference, will be promptly attended to.
s p 5-3 m.
GEORGE ARMOR
F BLUME'S
D. & G. W. LLOYD
D. & G. W. LLOYD