Cie Clailv Aiming post.
THOS. PHILLIPS h. WM. H. SMITH, ICDITORS
PITTSBURGH, MONDAY MAY 19, 1845
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE
IN ALLEGHENY CITY!
Loss Estimated at $200,000 !I. l
The most destructive fire that has occurred in this
neighborhood for many years—except the conflagra
tion of the 10th of April—took place in Allegheny city
between 12 and 1 o'clock on Saturday morning. We
wine informed that it originated in one of the large
Canal Warehouses, and no doubt is entertained but it
Is the work of an incendiary.
Before it could be arrested the following buildings
were totally destroyed:-
1 1 . Graft's Canal Warehouse, Union Lino.
Wallingford and Taylor's.
J. M'Fadden & Co., Reliance Line.
Bingham'., Bingham's Line.
There was an immense quantity of Goods in all
these houses, consisting of Produce from the west and
Groceries and Dry Goods front the east, The piles
of Tobacco, Bacon, Coffee, Dry Goods, &c. that lay
smouldering in the ruins, presented a lamentable spec
tacle this morning.
Mary of the merchants who were burnt out on the
10th of April, sustained a heavy loss by this fire also ,
as they bad large stocks of Goods in these W'arehou
on, just received from the East, and not having any
regular place of business, they kept them stored in the
Forwarding Mouses.
In consequence of the late boor at which the fire
occurred, but few persons were on the ground until it
was beyond human effort to subdue it, and but a
very small portion of the moveable property was sav
ed. The following list of dwellings and walk shops
we believe to be complete.
Whiteman & Doyle's Engine shop.
Cook's Wagon Maker's Shop.
Shutter's Blacksmith Shop and dwelling.
Spratley's Shoe Shop and dwelling
Wm Coleman's dwelling.
Jobs McGrew's do
John Hay's do
Jobn Kelly's do
S Baird's do
Thos Carothees do
D Smith's do
Gray's do
Sutton's Cabiiaet Wareroorn.
C A McAnulty's Canal Officer
E Sand. u Pattern Shop.
F Boat Store.
Three or four Section Boats that were lying
In the Canal, 601141 to the Warehouses, were burnt
before they could be removed. It is a fortunate cir
eumstitnce for the canal lines, that the water will be
ISt into the Aqueduct in a few days, and as they all
have warehouses on this side, their forwarding busi
ness will not be interrupted.
We learn that many of the Books and papers of the
Forwarding men have been de.troyed. We observed
several of the iron safes lying among the ruins broken
to pieces
We can assure Shippers abroad that notwithstand
ing the Houses of four cf our most enterprising for
warding lines were destroyed. their business will suffor
no 'interruption therefrom. In a few da)s the water
will be let in the Aqueduct and then all the lines will
more to their splendid and permanent houses at the
, Canal Basin, in this city. The buildings destroyed
weretemporary concerns and would, doubtless, have
been pulled down as soon as boats could cross the
Aqueduct.
The warehouses of the following forwarding line!,
were not in the neighborhood of the fire, end of course
escaped. Taftee &O'Conner, C A Ila'Anulty, S M
Kier, D Leech & Co., Clerk &Thaw, Clarkson &Co.
We have understood since issuing our extra cf Sat.
nrday morning, that the loss will be myth below the
sum at which it was first estimated. The impression
got out that the Warehouses were full of Goods and
Produce, and all naturally concluded that the total de
struction of these would make the loss amount to some
hundred thousands. But we are gratified to learn
that this was not the case. Fortunately the stock in
all the Warehouses was very small, and the buildings
being tnere sheds, the loss is a small consideration.
-or A Destructive Incendiary Fire in Boston, on
Sunday, commencing about half-past two o'clock, P.
M., in &carpenter shop at the edge of the water, at the
bottom of South Cedar street, extended through the
lower section of SCeilar to Piedmont street, destroy
ing in all thirty dwellings and three carpenter shops.
The houses generally, were of brick, two stories.—
The Methodist Church caught fire, but was saved.—
About eighty poor families lost their furniture and
homesby this calamity. The fire is said to have been
communicated to the carpenters' shop by a small boy.
Tat •RIAT RACZ.—The New York News makes
the following concluding remarks on the great Race
between Fashion and Peytona.
We are sorry that the little darling of the North has
, been exposed to this reverse of triumph. It was im
prudent—perhaps it was scarcely fair. She had been
pretty severely tasked before, and a horse rarely past
as through such contests as she has hod on the turf,
and reaches the age of eight, without-carr) ing of some
consequences of it—some strains of the over-taxed
sinews, some incipient decadence of tho powers which
achieved the glories of its earlier prime. Some per
thought they remarked that she faltered a little.
Then is at least, to her friends, the consolation that
the Fashion which beat Boston io 7m 32k. has not yet
bees beaten, se, can the star en her forehead be con
aidensd to have paled before that shirt] in a similar
runner, marks the forehead of Peytona, until the let
tor shall have equalled.that.hitherto unrivalled per.
foe:Dance.
NATin Ecoaostr.—The N. Y. News gives the fol
lowing figures to illustrate themanner in which the Isle
Native administration carried out the economy end
ink= they promised when they Caine into office:
1844. 1845
Watch $102,508 $92,932
Lampatod Gas 55,332 71,447 $13,085
AD other 403, 838 440.530 36,692
Total $564,678 $604,909 $40,231
Tins ends the Native economy. Their fraudulent
soemsote made out a saving for the last part of 1844,
as compared with the first part. The comparison of
the same portions of the year shows the above actual
increase ofeatpenditure under the Natives.
Smut AT Cincurn•rt.—The Enquirer of the 14th
says the riveris in a quick consumption—that is, it is
art amid decline. New Orleans boats that are now
lt*.are fearful that they will not be enabled to re
tail. - They certainly cannot unless we have another
Ans. There Is plenty of water for the minim pickets
tom betvrthm hers and Pittsburgh.
D/S.SENTIONS is CHURCHES.—From the proceed
ings of some of the religious conventions, we think
there is but little doubt that a disunion must take
place between the Northern and Soufhetn pardons of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. There appears to
be no likelihood that the great difference existing
among them on the subject of Slavery can be amicably
adjusted, and the southern portion of the Church ap.
pear desirous to effect a separation as soon as peasible.
We learn from papers that have taken an interest in
this unhappy - dispute, that the Convention of clergy
men from the Southeta and Southwestern States, now
assembled at Louisville for the purpose of consider
ing the subject, and fixing upon the terms of a sepa
rate organization, seem already fully to have determin
ed upon their course. There has been but one feeling
in the convention, and the debates; as far• as can be
learned from brief reports, have breathed but one sen
timent—a desire for an immediate separation. On
the 6th inert., a resolution was adopted declaring that
they cannot sanction tire action of the general confer
ence on the subject of slavery by remaining longer
under its ecclesiastical jurisdiction, and instructing
ths-ir committee to report in favor of a separation,
unless they shall find that there is reasonable ground
to hope that the Northern majority will recede from
their position, and give some safe guaranty for the fu
ture security of Southern civil and ecclesiastical
rights. It is easy to foraee that no concession will be
made. The North seems to have taken a stand and
will consent to no terms of reconciliation but entire
submission—not even will they agree to a pledge
to suffer a question to remain untouched that has
been the cause of so much contention in the church
and out of it, for the last twenty years.
We learn further, that in the Baptist Church,
also, there are difficulties that cannot fail to lead to
a division. The resolutions adopted at Providence,
R. 1., a few week• since, by the American Bap
tist Home Missionary Society, effectually cut off
from all participation with them, those who may
chance to reside in slave-holding States, and the
subject has now come before a Southern Convention
of the clergy of that church, which assembled at
Augusta, Ga., on the Sith inst„ composed of over
300 delegates from the states of Maryland, North
and South Carolina, Georgia, Alebama, Louisiana,
Kentucky, and from the District of Columbia. On
the second day of the session, the committee appoint
ed for the purpose made report reviJwing the whole
difficulty, and recommending that the Convention at
once proceed to organize a new society for the pro
pagation of the gospel. A correspondent of the
Charleston Mercury, says the recommendation will be
adopted, adding—" We could hope it were otherwise;
but so it is, and we must submit. When we are for
ced out of the Church by Northern fanatics, we
shall next be forced out of the Union by the same ne
farious arts."
It is painful to witness, under any circumstances,
these unfortunate differences of opinion in Christian
denominations. Their mission is one of peace, and
love, and charity, and it should he their aim to bind to
getherthe most distant sections of our country by the
strong bonds of religion, and the closest christion fel
lowship. But it is doubly painful to contemplate the
end to which these dissentions and embittered feelings
between the North and South are almost sure to lead.
In what but the blondest disunion can the work of
dissolution, now so rapidly progressing, terminate?
Ur The Workmen on Pennsylvania Avenue, in
11'ashington city, had quite a row on Tuesday after
noon. The U S Journal of Wednesday, that a large,
number of laborers from various portions of the city,
assembled, and in a body proceeded to that portion of
Pennsylvania avenue, near the War Department, now
undergoing repair, for the purpose of compelling the
workmen to suspend operations unless they should de
mand and receive one dollar, instead of eighty-seven
and a half cents, per day from the contractors. Sever
al stones and other missiles were thrown, but not, to
our knowledge, with any material injury, nor did any
general disturbance ensue. The police and the citi
zens of the ward immediately suppressed it in its in
cipency. by arresting four of the ringleaders, v. bo, in
default of bail, were committed to jail to await their
trial.
How IT HA PPE :4 FD.—There are many speculations
as to the cause of the failure of the St Clair Bank.
We give the following from the Sandusky Mirror, as
the latest:
"It is due to the public who do not see the hidden
springs at work in this operation that we make the
following explanation of the immediate causes that
seem to haveled to this failure. It is known that
Jesse Smith of Cleveland, is a large steamboat owner.
Last season there was a steamboat combination form
ed. By the terms of that combination it was agreed
that the boats were to stop regularly at all the ports
on the lake of any considerable importance. Through
the season, however, a large portion of the boats,
thinking it of little consequence which boat carried the
passengers, neglected to comply with the arrangement,
and only stopped at a few ports where they found it
convenient, obliging the public to travel by land to
meet them at such points. The combination was
also found to work otherwise greatly to the inconve
nience and disadvantage of the public. Mr Smith
then declared that the boats which he controlled should
not again enter into a combination, and accordingly re
fused to come into any arrangement of the kind. The
ether heavy steamboat owners determined to force him
from his position. It was known that he was the
comptroller, and supposed to be- the principal owner
of the 8t Clair Bank, and that he was personally res
ponsible for a large amount of its circulation. The
steamboat companies, therefore, proceeded to gather
all the St Clair paper possible, and run it for redemp
tion, either at the banking house in Michigan, or at
"Smith & Sons,-' Cleveland, with a determination to
compel Smith to come to their terms, or break the
bank. The madden Tun upon the bank, thus produced,
obliged it to suspend. This we understand to be the
immediate cause of the failure."
This is reversing the usual consequence of steam
bowl running upon a bank." Generally the craf t
i+ injured, and sometimes an explosion taker place.;
but in this case it was the bank that "blew up," and
the boats went ahead, well satisfied with the manner
in which they had cleared a very serious obstruction
from their cour,e.
SUICIDT. Or MRS. PENNOT lER-FURTA ER PAR.
TICIJLA RS 07 THC MORDER ♦T Host,' La.—Tues.
day evening, say■ the N. Y. Herald, about six o'clock,
Mrs. Pennoyer, the sister of Mr. Scudder, of whose
murder she was accused, was found by the keeper of
the prison at Jersey City, hanging by the neck, and
dead. She had fastened her shawl to the stove pipe,
which ran through the cell about seven feet from the
doo r . Her feet hung about four inches from the floor,
' and her back w•as to the wall. She seemed composed
during theday, and no intimation was given of her in
tention. The keeper, who is a kind, humane man,
had, a few hours previous, informed her that she would
be removed to Newark, where more comfortable quar
ters would be provided Fortier. EveryetTort was made
to restore her life, but all proved unavailing.
We havejust heard that Scudder had a liason with a
woman in Hoboken for the last seven years, by whom
he had two children, one of whom is still living. A
difficulty arose some time since between this woman
and Mrs. Pennoyer, which resulted in the first lady
leaving the house. Mrs Pennoyer swore she never
should enter it again; but Scudder offered to mat ry her,
and Waisted on her returning. We beard a rumor that
the marriage was to have taken place last Sunday—pro
bably this bed some connection with the mysterious ar
fair we related.
Increase
The Gamblers Last Stake. I ertheless, fancied that for three or four days past there
• SCENIC IN XADRID. bad been a change in his demeafior denoting uneasi-
In the inner room of his counting-house, which oc-
Inns and anxiety. It was not that he was duller or
copied a wing of his splendid mansion in the Calle Al-
Solano, one of the richest bankers
more-silent: on the contrary, his conversation was per
cala, sat Don
haps, MOM brilliant and varied, his laugh louder anti
Jose
more frequie-nt than usual, but there was a hollowness
in Madrid, ruminating with much self-complacerecy
in the laugh; and a strained tone in the conversation,
upon the profitable result, of a recent speculation. He
as if be wire compelling himself to be gay in order ro
was interrupted in his meditations by the entrance of
drive away painful thoughts—intoxicating himself
one of his clerks ushuring in a stranger, who brought
with many words and forced merriment. Rafael at
e letter of introduction from a banker at Mexico, with
tributed this to the annoyance caused by his heavy
whom Dm Jose had occasional transactions. The
losses, and now urged him to discontinue his visits to
letter stated that the bearer, the Conde de Valleja, was
the monte-table at least for a time, or until his luck
of a highly respectable family of Mexican nobility, that
he was desirous of visiting Europe, and more especiall became better. The Count met the suggestion with
y a
smile.
the country of his ancestors, Slide; and it then went on
to recommend him in the strongest terms to the Ma d- . -
not suppose that the loss of a few miserable ounces "My dear Rafael," cried he gaily, "you surely do
rid banker, as one whose intimacy and friendship could I
would be sufficient to annoy me for a moment? As to
not fail to be sought after by all who became aceptain-
I abandoning play, we should be puzzled then to pass
tad with his many excellent and agreeable qualities. l
The appearance of the Count seemed to justify, as the idle hour or two following the siesta. Besides
that, it amuses me. But do not make yourself uneasy;
far as appearance can do, the high terms in which h e
I shall do myself no harm, and, moreover, I intend
was spoken of in this letter. He was about eight-and
this very day to win back all my losings: I feel in the
twenty years of age, dark complexioned, wish a high,
vein. "
clear forehead, short, crisp curling hair, nn intelligent
" h
and regular countenence,and a smile of singular beau-
I l, eartily hope you may do as you intend," said lau
ty and fascination. His eyes were the only feature Rafael, ghing • quite re-assured by his friend's cheer
which could be pronounced otherwise than extremely
ful, careless manner, and as be uttered the words the'
Count pushed open the door and they entered the
pleasing: although large, black, and lustrous, they had
monte-room.
e d certain fixity and hardness of expression that pro-
The game was already in fall activity, and the play uced an unpleasant impression upon the beholder.
very high; the table strewed with the showy Spanish
and would, perhaps, have been more disagreeable had
cards, on which, instead of the epistles and diumonds
not the mellow tones of the Count's voice, and the eau- cards,
to most European card-players, suns and vis
-1 vity and polish of his manner, served in a great men- ses, sabres and horses were depicted in various and
sure to counteract the effect of this peculiarity. brilliant colons. An o ffi cer of the royal guard and a
Doing dire honor to the strong recommendation of dry, snuffy old marquis held the bank, which had
his esteemed correspondent, Don Jose welcomed the been very successful. Large piles of ounces and of
young Conde with the utmost hospitality, insisted on four and eight dollar pieces were on the green cloth be
taking possession of him for the whole of the day, fore them, as well as a roll of paper nearly treble the
and, without allowing him to return to his hotel, drag- value of the specie. Twenty or thirty player; were
ged him into the house, presented him to his eon and congregated round the table, while a few unfortunates,
daughter, and charged them to use their utmost ex- whose pockets had already been emptied, were sole
ertiona to entertain their guest, while he himself clog themselves with their cigars, and occasionally in
returned to his occupations till dinn er time. At one dulging in an oath or impatient stamp of the foot
o'clock the old hanker reappeared in the Bala, where when they saw the card come up, which they would
he found Raleal and Mariquita Solano listening with I certainly have backed—had they had money so to do.
avidity to the agreeable conversation of the Count, who Two or three idlers were sitting on the long French
in his rich and characteristic Mexican Spanish, was windows, reading newspapers and enjoying the firs-
giving them the most interesting details concerning grance of the flowers; protected from the reflected
the country he had recently left. The magnificence of glare of the opposite houses on which the sun was
Mexican scenery, the peculiarities of the Indian races darting its rays, by awnings of striped linen that fell
the gorgeous vegetation and strange animals of the frsm above the windowl), arid hung user the outside of
tropics. formed the subjects of his discourse, not a the small semicircular balconies.
little interesting to a young man of three-arid-twenty, After standing for a few Meutes at the table, and
and a girl of eighteen, who had never as yet been fif- staking a doubloon, which he instantly lost, Rafael
ty leagues away ft ore Madrid. Nor had the stranger's Saltine took up a paper and threw himself into an arm
conversation less charms for the old hanker. Volleja chair, while Valleys remained watching with keen at
had been at the Havana; was acquainted with scenes, tendon the various fluctuations of the cards. For
if not with persons, which wereassociated withsome of some time he did not join in the game, rather to the
Don Jose's most agreeable reminiscence s ; scenes that astonishment of the other players, who were accustom
he had visited in the days of his youth. when he had ed to see him stake his money, as soon as he entered
laid the first foundation of his princely fortune. To the room, with an unhesitating boldness and ornifi
be brief; the agreeable manners and convetsation of dence. Halfan hour passed in this manner, and the
the Count so won upon father, son, and daughter, that presence of Valleja was beginning to be forgotten,
when at nightfall he rose to take his leave, the bank- when he suddenly drew a heavy rouleau of gold frcm
er put his house a sir disposieien, and followed up his pocket and placed it upon a cent Thegame went
what is usually a mere verbal compliment, by insisting on; Valleja lost, and with his reseal sang-froid saw his
npon Valleja's taking up his abode with him during stake thrown into the bank Another followed, and a
his stay at Madrid. Valleja raised many difficulties third, and a fourth. In four coups he had lest three
on the score of the inconvenience or trouble he might thousand dollars. Still not a sign of excitement or die
occasion; hut they were all overruled, and the contest composure upon the handsome countenance of the
of politeness terminated io the Count's accepting the Mexican; only an officer who was standing by him oh
hospitality thus cordially pressed upon him. The servod, that a pack of thin Spanish cards, which he
very next day he was installed in a splendid apartment had been holding in his hands, fell to the ground,
in the house of Don Jose.
torn completely in half by one violent wrench ,
Several days, even weeks elapsed. during which ( Conclusion to-moerote.)
Yalleja continued to be the inmate of the Casa Solano.
He appeared very well pleased with his quarters, and,
on the other hand, his hosts found no reason to regret
the hospitality shown him. Hermon became the spoil
ed child of the family; Don Jose could not make a
meal without Valleja was there to chat with him about
the Havana. Rafael was the inseperuble companion
of his walks, rides, and out door diversions; while the
blooming Mariquita never seemed so happy as when
the handsome Mexican was seated beside her embroid
ery frame, ronveta•ing a ith her in his low soft tones, or
singing to the accompaniment of her guitar some of
the wild melodies of his native country. Indeed, so
marked were the Count's attentions to the young girl.
and so favorably did she receive them, that more than
one officious or well meaning friend hinted to Don Jose
the propriety of instituting some inquiry into the cir
cumstances and antecedents of a man who, it seemed
not imm obuble, might eventually aspire to become his
son-in-law. But the banker's prepossession in favor of
Vallejo was so strong that he gave little heed to these
hints, contenting himself with writing to his cones.'
pendent at :Mexico, expressing the pleasure he hod in
making the Count's acquaintance, and receiving him as
an ironateof his house; but without asking for any in.
formation concerning him. In fact, the letter Vallejo
had brought, was such as to render any further inquiries
nearly superfluous. It mentioned the Count as of a
noble and respectable family, and credited him to the!
amount of ten thousand dollars, a sum of sufficient
importance to make it presumable that his means were
ample.
Before Valleja had been three daps at Madrid, he
had obtained his entree to a house at which a number
! of idlers and fashionables were in the habitof meeting
to play mode, the game of all others snost fascinating
to a Spaniard. Thither he used to repair every after
noon. accompanied by Rafael Solano, and there he soon
made himself remarked by his judgment in play, and
by the cool indifference with which he lost and won
very considerable sums. For some time he was ex
ceedingly successful. Every stake he pet down doub•
led itself; he seemed to play with charmed money; and
the bankers trembled when they saw him approach
the table, and, after a glance at the state of the game,
place a pile of golden ounces on a card, which almost I
invariably won the very next moment. This lasted
several days, and he began to be considered as invinci
ble. when suddenly his good fortune deserted him,
and he lost as fast, or faster, than he had previously
I won; so that after a fortnight of incessant bad luck, it
was estimoted by certain old gamblers who had taken
an interest in watching his proceedings, that he had
lost not only all his winnings, but a very considerable
sum in addition. Rafael, who rarely played, and then
only for small stakes, urged his friend to discontinue
a game which be found so losing; but Valleja laughed
at his remonstrances, and treated his losses as trifling
ones, which a siegle day's good fortune might retrieve.
Gambling is scarcely looked upon as a vice in Spain,
and young Solano saw nothing unusual or blameable
in the Count's indulging in his afternoon juego, or
in his losing his mcney if it so pleased him, and if ho
thought nn hour or two's excitement wor th the large
sums which it usually cost him. Indeed, the circum
stance of their visits to the gaming -room appeared to
him so unimportant, that it never occurred to him to
mention it to his father or sister; and they, on their
part, never dreamed of inquiring in what way the young
men passed the few bouts of the day during which
they absented themselves from their society.
The monte-table which Valleja was in the habit of
frequenting, was situated on the third floor of a house
in a narrow street leading out of the Calle A lcala, with
in two or three hundred yards of the Casa Solent).
Amongst the persons to be met there were many of
the richest and highest in Madrid; generals and minis
ters, counts and marquises, and even grandees of
Spain were in the habit of repairing thither to while
away the long winter evenings or the sultriness of the
summer day; and the place was proportionate to the
high rank and great opulence of most of the players.
The bank was held, as is customary in Spain. by the
person who offere to put in the largest mem, the keeper
of the room being remunerated by a certain tax upon
the cards: a tax which, in this instance, was a heavy
one, in order tocompensate for the luxury displayed
in the decoration and arrangements of the establish
ment. The three rooms were fitted up in the most
costly manner; the walls lined with magnificent pier
glasses: the floor covered in winter with rich carpets,
and in summer with the finest Indian matting; the fur
niture was of the newest French fashion. Splendid
chandeliers hung from the ceiling; musical clocks
stood upon the aide tables; the gilt balconies were fil
led with the rarest exotics and flowering plants. Two
of the rooms were devoted to play; in the third, ices
and refreshments awaited the parched throats of the
feverish gamblers.
On a schorching June afternoon, about a month after
Valleja's arrival at Madrid, the Mexican and Rafael
left Don Jose's dwelling, and bent their steps in the
usual direction. While ascending the well-worn stairs
of tbe gaming house, young Salons could not forbear
addressing a remonstrance to his friend on the subject
of his losses. Although the Count's perfect command
OM' himself and his countenance made it very difficult
for aoyoutig and inexperienced a man as Rafael to
judge of what was passing in his mind, the latter nee-
GENUINE POLITENESS
He who has a heart glowing with kindness and good
will towards his fellow-men, and who is guided in the
exercise ef these feelings by good common sense is truly
the polite man. Politeness does notconsist in wearing
a white silk glove, and in gracefully lifting your hat as
you meet an acquaintance—it does not consist in artifi
cial smiles, and flattering speech, but in sincere aid
honest desires to promote thehnppiness of those around
you; in the readiness to sacrifice your own ease and
comfort to add to the enjoyment of others. The man
who lays aside all selfishness in regard to the happiness
of others, who is ever reedy to confer favors, who
speaks in the language of kindness and conciliation,
and who studies to manifest those little attentions
which gratify the heart, is a polite man, though he may
wear a home spun coat, and make a very ungraceful
bow. And many a fishionnhle, who dresses genteelly,
and enters the most crowded apartments with assu
rance and ease, is a perfect compound of rudeness and
incivility. True politeness is a virtue of the under
standing and the heart. It is not like a whited sepul
chre, or like Sodom's ferfun.ed fruit. There are no
rules for the exercise of this virtuemore correct and def
inite than those I tid down in the New Tesament.
There is no book of politeness comparable with the Bi
ble.
Regimental Orders
DURING the temporary absence of the
Colonel commanding the Third Regiment of
the First Brigade of the Fifteenth Division of
Pennsylvania Militia, (formerly the 87th Re
giment,) Captain David Sims, will ammo
the command ul the mild Regiment, and is to
be obeyed and respected accordingly.
JOHN WATT,
Col. Commanding the 3rd Regiment, Ist Brigade
mny 19-21." 13th Division, P. M.
Dissolution of Partnership.
T HEpartnership between Ft & S Hall, in the
Plough making business was by its own limitation
dissolved on the Ist day of April last. Those persons
indebted are requested to call hod settle with either
member of said firm. SAML. HALL.
Plough Making Bu.inelts.
THE"subscribers having associated under the firm
of Hall & Speer, will continue the above huiness in
all its varieties at the old stand, corner of Penn at and
Cecil's alley, one square below the Exchange Hotel:
where they respectfully invite the customers and
patrons of this establishment to call and examine :heir
stock of Ploughs and Plough castings
my 19.3 t
SAMUEL HALL,
ALEXANDER SPEER
Damaged Coffee at Auction
II IS afternoon at 2 o'clock, will be sold at
T
Davis' Auction Rooms, corner of Wood and sth
streets, 25 Bags and Barrels Coffee, slightly damaged
by the late fire.
And at 8 o'clock, P. M. an invoice of very superior
Gold and Silver Watches, of modern style and good
quality, just received from New• York.
may 19 J. D. DAVIS, Auctioneer.
Administrator's Notice.
ALL persons interested will take notice that Let
ters of administration have been granted to the
undersigned upon the Estate of John %Yowls. late of
the City of Pittsburgh, (shovel manufacturer,) deed.
All persons havingchrims or demands against said de
cedent, will present them properly authenticated to the
undersigned for settlement, and those knowing them•
selves indebted, will call and settle th. same without
delay. JAMES BLAKELY, Adm'r.,
may 17-6tw Pe. at. Pittsburgh.
To Lease for 15 Years.
TWO Lots of ground, each 30 feet by 110, on 4th
street, (Burnt district. Apply to
may 17 BLAKE LY & MITCHEL,
Wrapping Paper.
JUST received a small lot of Medium and Crown
Wrapping Papers, and for sale low for cash by
C. H. KAY, Bookseller,
No. 76, Market st., above White & Bru's Store. be
tween 4'h it. and the Diamond. m 3-17
WASHINGTON HOTEL
CORNER OF PENN AND ST. CLAIR STREETS,
PITTSBURGH.
Ea' Boarding by the day, week or year.
may 17-lm" JAMES ARMSTRONG
Notice to Horsemen.
PERSONS wishing to have their horses
Nicked ar4 Bobbed. by an experienced man
trum the eastern cities, can have it attended to at all
times—at Holmes' Livery Stable on Third street, be
tween Market and Wood, near the Post Office.
N. B.—Horeee kept at Livery by the day, week or
moth at the above stable. myl7.sm
ONE DAY :LATER FRO? 1 MEXICO.
The schooner Creole arrived at this port yesterdity,
front Vera Crux, whence she cleated milts 22d ult.,
one day after the Yucateco, which arrived on the 28th
ult. The Creole brings us files from Vera Cruz to her
day of,cleariog, and from the capital to the 17th.
Owing to a nortber's coming up, the Creole could not
sail till the 29th, but held no communication with the
shore after the 22d, as we are assured.
We have again to say that Mexico has not yet de
clared war against the United States, although rumors
were rife in town yesterday that she had done en.—
The subject was a very general topic of conversation
yesterday, but no one, we presume, seriously believed
in the rumor. At any rate it was treated with deri
sion. Verbal communications from some of the pas
sengers by the Creole, represent that the general feel
ing at Vera Croz in favor of a war, and that the pre
vailing impression there is that the Government will
declare it so soon as it Ends itself in a situation to do
so with effect. Nous verrans.
The four American vessels of war were still lying
at Suorificios. Should Capt Stockten's squadron join
them, as is anticipated, the fleet will consist of eight
vessels of war, mounting in all 154 guns.
By this arrival we hear not a word more of Mr
Shannon, the American Minister.
The most interesting intelligence which we find, re
lates to the fate of Santa Anna, and the fate of those
involved in his overthrow. A proposition has been
introduced in the Chamber of Deputies, that Santa
Anna, Canalizo and the four ex-Ministers who took
part in issuing the decree of the 29th November, ehti
sing the sessions of Congress, may avoid a trial upon
the condition of expatriating themselves for the term
of ten yens. At the same time another proposition
was submitted, to the effect that an absolute amnesty
should be granted to all those generals and other offi
cers comprehended in the circular of the 6th of Janu
ary, depriving them of their cummands, &c , eves
though they had been already sentenced.
We do not find that the Chambers have acted upon
these propositions, but that they are very likely to re
ceive their !Approbation we entertain no doubt. The
revolution having been so perfectly consummated
throughoet the entirecountry, and the present Admin
istration being so secure in their places, it would be an
act of dignity as well as clemency to extend a pardon
to those who adhered to the last to the fortunes of San
ta Anna. The services of a large number of good of
ficers will thus he regained to the Republic.
Congress is diligently occupied, through its commit
tees, with the reform of the Organic Bases. On the
16th ult. the committee charged with the subject of the
interiocodministration of the depattmeots, made their
report. Not a word is reported of the discussions up
on the relations between this country and Mexico.
These are carried or: in secret session.
The nature of the despatches last carried by the
Eurydice from Galveston to Vera Cruz for Mr Bank
head had not transpired; nevertheless it was generally
rumored and believed in Mexico that they-contained
an offer from the Government of Texas to reject An
nexation, if Mexico would consent to acknowledge the
independence of Texas. The editor of El Singlo
XIX seems indifferent to the rumor, insisting that
Mexico must defend all her rights by the most stren
uous measures in her power. As to the rumor itself,
being the same which we received here direct from
Galveston, we must think that"where there is so much
smoke there must be some fire."
On the 15th inst. Senor Bovas, in the Chamber of
Deputes, read a protest against the memorial or report
of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, He attacked it in
every shape, and accompanied his protest with a vio
lent speech, abusive not only of Senor Cuevas but of
the whole cabinet. When the motion founded upon
the protest was put to vote, Senor Bove' found himself
entirely alone, every other member voting against him.
This shows that the Administration has the most per
fect confidence of the- Hoti.e.
We hear no more of earthquakes, but the papers
contain some rather unsutisfactory speculatinns upon
the immediate causes and invite communications from
the distant departments 119 to the precise moments
when the phenomena occurred, their duration. &c. &c.
We find in our papers a letter dated in Paris, ad•
dressed to the Mexican Congress from ex-President
Bostamente,congratulating them upon the overthrow
of Santa Anna and the re-establishment of a Govern
ment of laws. lie expresses regret that he could not
have shared in the glory ofachieving the triumph.
Papers from Zacatecas announce the explosien of
R powder mill situated on the road from that city to
Guadelupe. The proprietor or superintendent and
several workmen were in.tantaneously killed, and
a number ambers severßly wounded.
[N. 0. Picayune, May7th
Coopering
TIIE subscriber. whose establishment was u
ow
destroxed by the fire, would respectfully
inform his ft lends and the public, thst he has
rebuilt his shop, at the corner of Third and Ross sts.,
where be is prepared to attend to all orders in his line
with the gientest despatch, and on the m.st reasonable
terms. He respectfully solicits a return of the pa
tronage extended to him before his business was in
terrupted by the fire, and he pledges himself to use
every effort to render satisfaction to all who may favor
him with their orders.
may 17.1 m F. T. ST RAUB
To the Honorable the Judges of the Court of Gen
eral Quarter Ssssions of the Peace, in and for
the County of Allegheny.
The petition of Thomas Karr, of the First Ward, of
the city of Pittsburgh, in the county aforesaid. respect
fully sheweth, That your petitioner bath pros bled
himstlf with materials for the accommodation of travel
era and others, at bis dwelling house in the city and
ward aforesaid, and prays that your honors will he
plea-red to grant him a license to keep n public house
of entertainment. And your petitioner, as in duty
bound, will pray. THOMAS KARR.
We, the subscribers, citizens of the First Ward,
city of Pittsburgh, do certify that the above petitioner
is of good repute fur honesty and temperance, and is
well provided with house room and conveniences for
the accommodation and lodging of strangers and travel
ers, and that said tavern is necessary.
Andrew Cross, James Little,
S. Keller, S. R. Holmes,
Wm. Sheehy, B. McGinn,
David McKee, Henry Staffort,
John Putton, Thomas McDonough,
James Patterson, Jr. William Irwin.
may 17-3 t
Extra Piro Teas.
T HAVE jolt received and opened some artist finest
-1.. Young Hyson and Black Teas ever brought to this
market, and am now ready to supply customers.
A. G. RINEHART'S,
myl7. 140 Liberty street.
• J. W. Barbridge & Co.
HAVE associated with them Wm Wilson, Jr. and
will continue the Grocery and Commission bus
iness under the firm or Burbridge, Wilson & Co.
Pittsburgh, May 15, 1845.
"Pay your License."
ir‘F.ALELS in Foreign and Domestic Merchan•
dize are requested to call et the Office of the
City Treasurer on Smithfield street, between 4th st.
and Diamond alley and pay their License forthwith.
JAS. A. BARMAN!,
myl6 City Treasurer.
New Goods.
lir UST RECEIVED at J. K. I.OGAN & Co.'s,
OP corner of Wood and sth ets., up stairs:
Organdy and Painted Lawns: Balzorines, Baingrine
Lawns; Ginghams; Fine Bleached Muslin.; Fancy
Prints, a large assortment: Silk Parasols; Sun Shades,
latest st3l.-; '1 hihet and Bantle Shawls; 10-4 Irish Lin
en Table Diaper, Sea Grass Skirts, Sea Grass Cloth;
a large lot of Gum Suspenders, &c. &c., which, with
their former stock of Dry Goods, will besuld at the
lowest cash prices. my 15
Silver Ware
T ABLE SPOONS, Tea Spoons, Suzar Tongs, But-
ter Knives, &c., jtvor rereived and for sale low at
Z KINZEY'S, Fancy Store,
ap 25 No 36, Market et.
CALICO REMNANTS.
2000 YDS. Calico Remnants opening this
morning at No. 48—price 8 and 10
cts per yard, worth from 12/ to 18j cts.
BARROWS & TURNER,
may 7. Market street, 46.
THEATRE!
MANAGERS, SHIRES & PORTER.
STAGE4LANAGER., GRA. T. ROWE.
TREASURER, MR. EVANS,
PRICES OF ADMISSION.
lit Tier Boxes, 59 cu. 3.lTier Biases, 20 el&
2d " " 37 " Pit,"
• Gallery for eolore perrons,2oeta.
First night of the comedy of "Yost Caa't Meer,
your 0 raatimotheri" Together with the Druwi en
titled 0 The Spit-it of As kikiite!"
!Monday Evening, Nay 19, 1841,
Will be presented the Comedy of
YOU CAN'T MARRY
YOUR GRANDNOTH4III
•FTOR WHICH ♦ CONIC 110114
Nice Young Men, by Mr Hackett,
To conclude with the farce of
SPIRIT OF THE RHINE!
Imo' Doors open at 7 o'clock. Curtain will lift a
quarter before 8 precisely.
IrrTho Box Office will he open from 10 A. M.
to I—and from 2 P. M to s—at which time plates
and seats can be secured for any number of Persetat
EVA strong and efficient Polite have bees Item
ged, and will preserve order at all times. my IL
Shawls, Alpaecas, Cashmeres D'iComm
83. Market Street, Pittsburgk. OS.
SELLING OFF AT COST.
D E. CONS TABLE retrests the attention of the
,L) public to his stock of shawls; consisting of
Blanket Cloth, Cashmere, embroidered Tbihot sad
Belvidere, and Brecht., at prices ranging from 50 emits
up to $l2.
Alpaccas, figured and plain, Rano/ios, Zennhois
Cloths, Ste., at from 131 cents up to 50 and. VI Mt
Cashmeres D'Coso from 2.5 up to 50 cents, the new
est imported styles.
Just received. another lot of Flannels. imported ws
the only kind that is not liable to shrink. 15
MERCHANTS' HOTEL,
NORTH FOURTH STREET, PHILADA.
THE subscriber, who has assisted in tho
Management of the above establishment
for some years, begs leave to announce to the public
that he has rented the same, and will conduct it on his
own account hereafter.
This Hotel is situated in the very centre of trainees
possessing more ample accomodation for strangers
than any similar establishment in the city, and has
great advantages from its remarkable airy posidoe.—.-
To the traveller and business etas, it airordi usnsnal
attraction.
Every convenience for families as well as indivtdts.
als in the private and public departments of the house.
(which are very distinctly separated from each other,)
has been provided in a liberal manner, and ft will be
the pleasure of the subscriber to give satisfaction te
all who may favor him with tbeir patronage. Hove
fere to the annexed named trustees of the Hotel Com
pany as an assurance that the businees of 'the HOW.
will be properly conducted.
Caleb Cope, Thos Woos,
John Crigg, FmWord, Trustoral,
John Suter, Geo Abbott.
may 16-1 m A. F GLASS.
The Columbia Inruranco Company se
Philadelphia
WAS established in the year 1840, upon the prin
ciple of combining Joint Stock Capital and
Mutual Security, with a subscribed Capital of $lOO..
000, on which 20 per cent. has been paid in, which
amount, with about 20 per cent. more, is safely invest
ed in mortgages and other securities. This Company
(Afore peculiar advantages for the Insurance of Max.
ufactories against fire riAks, as Stockholders are allow.
ed a large reduction on their premiums.
CHARTER PERPETUAL
President—C N. BUM
DIRECTOR!.
Josiah Ripka,
Daniel Lnmmot,
John A. Barclay,
Wm. M. Young,
Fm further particulars apply to the suhscrihers„ dufr
authorized agents of the Company, at the agency,
Bake well's Law Buildings, Grant street,
THOMAS BAKEWELL.
WILLIAM BAKEWELL.
may 15.6 m
Alderman's Office.
TWOULD respectfully inform my friends and the
1. public that my Office is in Bakewell's law build.
ings. Grant street; near the court house; where I will
attend to all business committed to my care with
punctuality and de.patch. tar Deeds, Shwa,
Leases. 4-c. 4.e., legally and neatly drawn.
my 15-rilw ALEX. MILLER, Aldermaa.
FARE REDUCED.
OP POSITON
Good Intent Past Line for Pidlade
0? SPLENDID TROT BUILT COACUXI,
:17:14 - a‘-
Limited to Seems Passengers.
Leave Pttt•burgh daily at 1, P. M.
RUNNING THROUGH IN 48 HOURS,
Ascending the mountain with
SIX HORSES AND POSTILLION
ONLY ONE EIGHT OUT TO CHIMILRIIIIIOOfI,
MMM- §l4.
Thence by RAIL ROAD to Philadelphia, connect.
ling with Mail Cars fur New York; also at Chambers.
burg with Mail lines direct from Baltimore and Waab.
inton City.
aPoffiee opposite the Exchange Hotel4El
may 3-ly A. HENDERSON, Agent.
Sundries,
e) BAGS . Ptime Green Rio Coffee;
41111 11l 100 bbls. N 0 Molasseo;
100 " No 1 Baltimore Herrings;
10 " " Trimmed Shad;
10 boxes " Sperm Candle.;
10 do Star
30 do Jas River Tobacco, amnia
sizes and brand 4.
1 Ceroone Spanish Float Indigir,
packages G. H, Gunpowder
penal Teas, in so
Half Chests and Cutty Boles:sad int
5 " superior Powchoag Tied
Just received and for sale by
J. & J. IticDF.VITT,
No. 2.24, Liberty street,
Viserax.
50 BBLS. pure Cider Vinegar; recrivel pie
Steam Boat Hibernia, and for sale be
•
65 DOZ. Corn Booms on h.nd anti fh ottleig.
by 1. & 1. WDEVITT,
m%14.
No. 244, Liberty et.
NOTICE
J)
UR ING a temporary absence from the city, which
may occupy five or six weeks, the Daugnerst a
Gallery will be closed.
Person s halting business with me, will pleurae lases
their communications with Messrs Hugus & Beek
man who will forward the same to my address.
ap 2,1-dtf . A E DIVAKE. Agt.
Stationery.
A N extensive and sel..et assortment of Writing
CI Paper, Quills. Steel Pens. Ink. Ink-siansis.
tot sale by BOSWORRH & FORRESTER,
may 14 Na 43 Merlyn street.
LYNX/ St BIORLEY,
AUCTIONEERS,
Tippecanoe Hall, Liberty street, between Strawberry
Alley and 7th street. aptl-tt
Charles J. Du Pony
Francis G. Smith,
Benj. W. Richards,
John Rosencrantz.
J. & J. M'DEVItT,
Not 1 24 Liberty meet.