. .
*loos of our increasing greatness, disposed
to etas! our lOWA and cripple ns, wee to tabs
part hi behalf of Mexico in the war, how would
the different belligerents preeent thetnaeleea to
Chist,dom and the enlightened world? We
have been seriously charged with en inordinate
spirit o' territorial aggrandizement; and without
admitting the justice of the charge, it must be own
ed that we have made vast acquisitions of territory
within the last forty years. Suppose Great Britain
and France, or one of them, were to take part with
Mexico, and, by a manifesto, were to proclaim that
their objects were to assist a weak and helpless ally
to check the spirit of encroachment and ambition of
an already overgrown Republic, seeking still further
acquisitions of territory, to maintain the indepen
dence of Texas, disconnected with the United
States, and to prevent the further propagation of
slavery from the United States, what would be the
effect of such allegations upon the judgment of an
impartial and enlightened world 1
Assuming that the annexation of Texas is war
with Mexico, is it competent to the treaty making
power to plunge this country into war, not only
without the concurrence of, but without deigning
to consult Congress, to which, by the Constit'ation,
I (longs exclusively the power of declarimrs was?
I have hitherto considered the ques'..on upon the
supposition that the annexation ie attempted with
out the assent of Mexico. If she yeilds her consent,
that would materially affect the foreign aspect of
tie question, if it did not remove all foreign difficul
ties. On the asstuution of that assent, the question
would be confined to the domestic considerations
which belong to it, embracing the terms and con
ditions upon which annexation is proposed. Ido
not think that Texas ought to he received into the
Union, as an integral part of it, in decided opposi
tion to the wishes of a considerable and respecta
ble portion of the Confederacy. I think it far
more wise and important to compose and harmon
ize the present Confederacy, as it now exists, than
to .ntrocluce a new element of discord and ills
' into it. In my humble opinion, it ahoitld
•onstant and earnest endeavor of American
. nen to eradicate prejudice, to cultivate and
• ••oncord, and to produce general contentment
flung all ports of our Confederacy. And true
wisdom, it seems to me. points to the duty of ren
dering its present members happy, prosperous, and
satisfied with each other, rather that to attempt to
introduce alien members, against the common con
sent and with the certainty of deep dissatisfaction.
Mr. Jefferson expressed the opinion, and others be
lieved, that it never was in the contemplation of
the farmers of the Constitution to add foreign ter
ritory to the Confederacy, out of which new States
••••re to be formed. The acquisition. of Louisiana
-• • 1 Florida may be defended upon the peculiar
of the relation in which they stood to the
:lie Union. After they were admitted,
n.zlit well pause awhile, people our vast wastes,
develop our resources, prepare the means of defen
ding what we possess, and augment our strength,
power, and greatness. If hereafter further territory
should he wanted for an increased population, we
need entertain no apprehensions hut that it will be
acquired by means, it is to be hoped, fair, honorable,
and constitutional.
It is useless to disguise that there are those who
espouse and those who oppose the annexation of
Texas upon the ground of the influence which it
would exert, in the balance of political power, be
tween two great sectionsof the Union. I conceive
that no motive for the acquisition of foreign territo
ry won: l be mo e utifmt mate, or pregnant with
mc, latal :onsequerices, than that of obtaining it
for the Itlrd,O, of strengthining ale part again,
another part of the common Confederacy. Such a
principle, put into practical operation, would me
nace the existence, if it did not certainly sow the
seeds of a dissolution of the Union. It would be
to proclaim to the world an insatiable and unquench
able
thirst for foreign conquest or acquisition of
territory.—For if to-day Texas be acquired to
strengthen one part of the Confederacy, to-morrow
Canada may he acquired to add strength to another.
And, after that might have been obtained, still other
and fttrther acquisitions would become necessary to
equalize and adjust the balance of political power.
Finally, in the progress of this spirit of universal
dominion, the part of the Confederacy which is
now weakest, would find itself still weaker from
the impossibility of securing new theatres for those
peculiar institutions which it is charged with being
desirous to extend.
But would Texas, ultimately, really add strength
to that which is now considered the weakest part of
the Confederacy 1 If my information he correct,
it would nut. According to that, the territory of
Texas is susceptible of a division into five States
of convenient size and form. Of these, two only
would be adapted to thou peculiar institutions to
which I have referred, and the other three, lying
west and north of San Antonio, being only adap
ted to farming and grazing purposes, from the na
ture of their soil, climate and production', would
not admit of those institutions. In the end, there
fore, there would be two slave and three free States
probably added to the Union. If this view of the
coil and geography of Texas be correct, it might
scene to diminish the zeal both of those who oppose
gni those who are urging annexation.
'I sold Texan be annexed to the Union, the U.
will assume and become responsible for the
of Texas, bo its amount what it may. What
I do not know certainly; but the least I have
; , en it stated is at thirteen millions of dollars. And
this responsibility will exist. whether there be a
stipulation in the treaty or not expressly assuming
the payment of the debt of Texas. For I suppose
it to be undeniable that, if one nation becomes in
corporated in another, all the debts, and obligations,
and incumbrancea, and wars of the incorporated
nation, become the debt., and obligations, and in
cumbrances, and ware of the common nation crea
ted by the incorporation.
If any European nation entertains any ambitious
designs upon Texas, such a. that of colonizing her;
or in any way subjugating her, I should regard it
as the imperative duty of the Government of the
!Triter , Ptolet to orTr..+ f t, ti,, tacit
firm end determined reeietance, to the extent, if
tecemary, of appealing to arms to prevent the ac
complishment of any such designs. The Elecu•
sive of the United States ought to be infbrmed as
t,, the aims and views of foreign Potters with re•
gard to Texas, and I presume that if there be any
of the exceptionable character which I have indica
ted, the Executive will disclose to the co-ordinate
departments of the Government, if not to the pub
lic, the evidence of them. Front what I have seen
and heard, I believe that Great Britain has recently
formaly and solemnly disavowed any such aims or
purposes--has declared that she is desirous only of
the independence of Texas, and that she has no in
tention to interfere in her domestic institutions. If
she line made such disavowal and declaration, I pre
sume they are in the possession of the Executive.
In the future progress of events, it is probable
that there will be a voluntary or forcible separation
of the British North American possessions, from
the parent country. I am strongly inclined to think
that it will be best for the happiness of all parties
I that, in that event, they should be erected into a
separate and independent Republic. With the Ca
-1 nadian Republic on one side, that of Texas on the
other, and the United States, the friend of both,
between them, each could advance its own happi
ness by such constitutions, laws and measures, as
were best adapted to its peculiar condition. They
would be natural allies, ready, by co-operation, to
repel any European or foreign attack upon either.
Each would afford a secure refuge to the persecuted
and oppressed driven into exile by either of the
others. They would emulate each other in improve
ments, in free institution, and in the science of self
government. Whilst Texas has adopted our Con
stitution as the model of hers, she has, in several
important particulars, greatly improved upon it.
Although I have felt compelled, from the nature
of the inquiries addressed to me, to extend this com
munication to a much greater length than I could
have wished, I could not do justice to the subject,
and fairly and fully expose my own opinions in a
shorter space. In conclusion, they may be stated
in a few words tobe, that I consider the annexation
of Texas, at this time, without the assent of Mexi
co, as a measure compromising the national char
acter, involving us certainly in war with Mexico,
probably with other foreign Powers, dangerous to
the integrity of the Union, inexpedient in the pre
sent financial condition of the country, and not cal
led for by any general expression of public opinion.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
11. CLAY.
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THE HUNTINGDON JOURNAL.
"One country, one constitution, one destiny."
wuamaaEactico:na.
Wednesday morning, May 13, '44
Cr V. B. PALMER, Esq. (IV6. 59, Pine street
below Third, Philadelphia,) is authorized to act as
Agent fur this paper, to procure subscriptions and
advertisements.
The riuntingdon Journal has a
larger circulation than any other
Newspaper in Vitintinl6o:i county.
We state this fact for the benefit of
Advertisers.
Once more our glorious Banner out
Upon the breeze we throw;
Beneath its folds, with song and shout,
Let'■ charge upon the foe!"
FOR PRESIDENT,
HENRY CLAY,
OF KENTUCKY.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
THEODORE FRELINGHUYSEN,
OF NEW JERSEY.
Senatorial Electors,
CHESTER BUTLER, of ',memo.
TOWNSEND HAINES, Chester.
Representative Electors.
Ist District—Joseph C. Clarkson, of Philadelphia.
2d John P. Wetherill, do
3d John D. Nineateel, do
4th John S. Litteil, Germantown.
sth Elloner T. M'Dowell, of Bucks co.
6th Benj. Frick, of Montgomery.
7th Isaac W. Vanleer, of Chester.
Bth William Hiester, of Lancaster.
9th John S. Hieater, of Berks.
10th John Killinger, of Lebanon.
1101 Alex. E. Brown, of Northampton.
12th Jonathan J. Slocum, of Luzern.
19th Henry Drinker, of Susquehanna.
14th Jarnea Pollock, of Northumberland.
15th Frederick Watts, of Cumberland.
16th Daniel M. Smyeer, of Adams.
17th James Mathers, of Juniata.
18th Andrew J. Ogle, of Somerset.
19th Daniel Washabaugh, of Bedford.
20th John L. Gow, of Washington.
21st Andrew W. Loomis, of Allegheny.
22c1 James M. Power, of Mercer.
23,1 William A. Irvin, of Warren.
14th Benjamin Hartshorn, of Clearfield.
FOR GOVER N OR,
JOSEPH MARKLE,
OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY.
FOR CANAL COMMISSIONER,
SIMEON GUILFORD,
OF LEBANON COUNTY.
A card from the Democratic members of Con
gress from Ohio published in the Globe, states that
an effort is about to be made to defeat tho nomina
tion of Mr. Van Buren by tho National Convention.
They say they have taken no part in the matter.
(ri• We ' , ill MI be Military men today
Gsn.Pffar!Li.e and the "Sto- to of
Repose."
A charge was made in the Bedford Gazette, sonic
two or three weeks ego, to the effect that Joseph
Markle, the Wilt Antimasenie nominee for
Governor, had availed himself of what the country
people here-a-bouts call the "Porter Lary," to avoid
the payment of debts which he justly owed; and
that he made an assignment of his property to his
sons, in order to cheat his creditors. The story.
since its appearance in tile Bedford Gazette, has
been going the roundeof the Locofoco Mullen
berg papers, When we first saw it, we. of course,
knew nothing of the facts ; and supposing its
foundation to be in the inveterate habit of some of
the Locofoco writers of falsifying and slandering
their opponents, we deemed it best to pass it over in
silence then, not doubting but that some one, able
to ascertain the truth or falsity of the charge, as'
matter of record, would give the proper explana
tion. At length the story found its way into the
Locofoco papers of Westmoreland county; where
upon the r Intelligencer" obtained certified copies
of the records of the Court of Common Pleas of
that county, which it parades in its columns, ac
companied with appropriate remarks from the Edi
tor, setting the whole case in its proper light. The
matter occupies more than three columns of the
Intelligencer; and as we received it at a late hour,
we cannot give it entrie this week; but it will be
laid before our readers in due time.
We think the Locos will not he able to make
any available capital out of this vile slander upon
the character of Gen. Markle.
It seems thnt the Westmoreland Bank (a "soul
less institution," as demagogues say,) after it had
rAir.r.n and cheated everybody the, endeavored to
ROB Gen. Markle of his hard and honest earnings,
under the cover of legal proceedings; and for that
purpose instituted a suit against him; to which his
attorney appeared, and, among other pleas, put up
on record that of the "statute of repose," although
it was not necessary—there being a good legal
and equitable defence without it.
The Intelligencer says:—
Shortly after the Westmoreland Bank of Penn
sylvania went into operation, Gen. Markle became
the endorser of a note drawn by Simon Drum, for
the sum of $2,500, and also lent said Drum his
own note for the sum of $2,000, both of which
were discounted by said bank, and the proceeds
paid to Mr. Drum.
Phe latter note at the period of Mr. Drum's fail
ure, had been reduced to $1,450, and bus since
been paid by Sheppard and Cyrus Markle, with the
exception of s24o—which, it is believed will be
liquidated by a dividend of bank stock. (General
Markle's stock in the bank was $1,250.) The
former note upon which Gen. Markle was endorser,
was renewed from time to time until the 7th of
May 1923, at which period, by divers enlargements,
it had increased in amount to $9,650.
In regard to the note for the sum of $BOO, dated
10th January 1821, and referred to in the copy of
the record given, General Markle disavows all
knowledge; but supposes it may have been drawn
on a blank endorsement furnished Mr. Drum.
Of the proceeds of the aforementioned notes,
Gen. Markle never received one dollar; they were
drawn exclusively for the accommodation and bene
fit of Mr. Drum.
And of the dishonor and protest of said notes,
Gen. Markle never received any notice; and, on
the trial of the action brought against him as the
endorser of Mr. Drum, there was not a scintilla of
evidence of notice indeed, the counsel for the bank
did not pretend to say that he ever had received
notice.
On the 9th of February 1824, the Bunk made
a final settlement with Mr. Drum, and took his
judgment bond, upon which judgment was entered
same day for the sum of $17,181 10,in which set
tlement was included the note dated 10th January
1821, for sBoo—and the note dated 7th May 1823,
for the sum of $8,650, as Mr. Drum's own proper
debt, as will appear by the records.
From these documents it distinctly and unequiv
ocally appears, Ist. That Gen. Markle was not
the debtors but that Simon Drum was the real
debtor.
2nd. That Gen. Markle was only the endorser on
Simon Drum's notes, and that he was sued as en
dorser of Simon Drum. This fact must have been
known to the person who drew up the charges for
the Bedford Gazette; as ho refers to certain things
on the record, and must have inspected it.
3rd. That no notice of the protest of the note
was given to Gen. Markle, and therefore not averred
or stated in the declaration or statement. In con
sequence whereof, a judgment against Gen. Markle,
would have been erroneous, and would have been
reversed by the Supreme Court; inasmuch, as, no
tice of protest, is the very foundation of the claim
against the endorser.
4th. It appears that in 1824, the bank took a
judgment against Simon Drum alone, (who was
then the most influential director in the Dank) for
the amount of these notes, from which it is to be
inferred that, they looked to him alone for the re
covery of the amount; especially as they gave no
notice to the endorser.
sth. That no claim or demand was made, or suit
brought against Gen. Markle, until seven years af
terwards, when Mr. Drum had become insolvent
and unable to pay.
We ask then, any reasonable man, whether jus
tice to himself, and justice to his family, did not
imperiously demand of him, to pursue the couree
adopted by him. We ask any reasonable man to
make the case his own, and say whether ho in like
circumstances would not have pursued the same
course."
And as for the charge of a fraudulent assign
ment of hie property by Gen. Markle, to cheat his
creditors—it turns out to have been a wile of cer
tain property for the very purpose of paying his
creditors, as the article of agreement itself shows!
So much for this vile slander. A few more such
stories would overwhelm the Locofocos with the
moat inglorious defeat. They had better fight fair•
ly and die decently on the second Tuesday in Oc
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Tr'S.RII3LIT XtrOT,
o the Nat.?, Anar;cans and Fa cignerßin
Pldadelphia.—Loss of L:le and Dea:ruction
cf Property.
The Philadelphia paper, of the 7th feat,, contain
heart-rending accounts of the most dreadful riot.
accompanied by blood-shed and loss of life, tint
ever occurred in the city of Philadelphia. It ap
pears that an attack was made by a party of For
eigners upon a meeting of Native Americans, held
in the Washington street market, Kensington.—
Fire-arms, bludgeons, brick-bats, &c., were used in
the melee with terrible effect, and men were knock
ed and shot down like dogs. A number of persons
were seriously wounded and several almost instantly
killed. In the course of the fight there was said to
he at least one hundred discharges of musketry.—
The destruction of property was immense.
The list was continued throughout Tuesday and
Wednesday, and several more men were killed on
both sides, and a number of houses burned to the
ground.
The . Inquirer" of Tuesday gives the following
account.
" We are called upon to record the particulars of
some painful scenes, which took place yesterday
afternoon at Kensington. It seems that on Friday I
TIN O'clock.
night, the Native Americans of the Third Ward I
held a public Meeting. While the proceedings The fire is still raging furiously in the block of
were in progress, an attack was made upon it by a houses bounded by Cadwalader, Washington, and
Master streets, and but very few fire companies are
party of Irish, who drove the Native Americans
from their stand, and, as alleged, took possessi on ion the ground. They however; are using every
of their flag, and destroyed it. The meeting was exertion to extinguish the flames.
re-assembled at another place, where strong reaolu-
Back of the four houses on Jefferson street from
tions were adopted, and it was agreed to. hold an I which the terrible firing was kept up, a swivel for
firing large shots was found. It had been used to
adjourned meeting at the corner of Master and Se
cond streets, on Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock, to fatal purpose.
Two Irishmen were arrested by the Sheriff's
express indignation,' (we quote the language of
the call,) at the outrage of Friday evening, and to posse—one of them named Campbell, was rescued
'take the necessary steps to prevent a repetition of from a party of Native Americans, and brought
down to the city. The other was secured in one of
it.' Accordingly, a large meeting was held at the
place mentioned yesterday afternoon, and after be.
the houses, having a rifle with a seven finger load
ing in session a little while, it moved over to the in it. He was placed in custody, to be brought
Washington Market, in Master street between Sc-'down to the city.
coed and Third, in order to get out of the rain.—
Elv o'clock.
While there, a large body of Irish having assem-
The flames extended to the Market house ; the
bled in the neighborhood, individual quarrels coin-
whole of which where consumed. There is nothing
menced, and the alerting was attacked—fire-arms
but the bare pillars left. The number of buildings
'
were discharged, one Native American was killed, destroyed by the fire, is estimated at between 20
one or two others were reported as dead, and seve-
and 30. A few shots where fired down Master-at.
rat were sverely wounded. Stones and bricks were One or two military companies proceeded to the
spot from whence the firing is supposed to have
showered in abundance. The Native Americans
separated; but shortly afterwards rallied and drove' come, but could not ascertain by whom the guns
back the Irish. were fired.
The scene for a time was appalling. (Inc
ne or two Twecvs o'clock.
thousand persons must have been in the immediate I All is now quiet. The fire almost subdued. The
vicinity, and as well may be imagined, most of firemen are ringing their bells to return home. The
them in a state of high excitement. The young military have taken up their station at all the prin.
man known to be killed is named George Schiefller, . cipal points of the scene of the conflict. Field pie
a morocco dresser, aged about 18. He was, it is C. have been planted at the most conspicuous pla
said, shot through the head. A young man named : ces. A guard has been set, and the military have
Leo, was shot in his side, and carried home on a , taken up their quarters for the night.
settee. A man named Metcalfe is said to have been There are one or two individuals whose names
killed, but the report wants confirmation. One ur we have already mentioned, lying at the Northern
two others are wounded. Indeed such was the Liberties watch house, with but little hopes of their
excitement, and so exaggerated the accounts, that recovery.
even some of the persons that were immediately
We learn from the Harrisburg "Intelligences"
engaged in the scene, reported three or four as dead.
The persons injured, as above mentioned, were all of Friday last, that an express was emit for the
of the Native American party. I GOVERNOR who immediately departed for the
Patrick Fisher, of the other side, was consider. ; City ß ob erta
leaving instructions f or C aptainsand
bly hurt; the Hibernian Hose House had its upper
windows dashed in, and the house of Mrs. Brady, filer of the Guards and Rifle to follow with their
Mr. John Laverty, Mr. Quinn, Mr. E. Develin, Mr. respective Companies by the 1 o'clock train of cars.
P. Develin, Mr. Brown, and Mr. Reilly, were all The military are making preparation for their d°-
more or less damaged. At 8 o'clock all was quiet, p asture.
but crowds of both parties were assembled at the The last account was that the riot had been quell
corners of the streets, and the excitement was still
very high. The Sheriff, however, was soon on the ed, and all was quiet. The county is compelled by
ground, and immediately engaged himself in collec- , law to pay for all property destroyed by a mob.
Ling his posse°. for the purpose of acting, should it The "Forum" of Friday the 10th gives the fol.
become necessary—but nothing of the riot was
known in the city, until the loss of life arid mischief lowing list of the killed and wounded.
above described hail been effected. It is to be hoped Killed.--George Shiftier, William Wright, John
that those who made use of the firearms will be , Shreevea, Lewis Greble, J. W. Ithinedollar, Wm.
discovsred and brought to justice. Blood should E. Stillman, Joseph Rice, Matthew Hanitnitt, Geo.
not be shed—life should not be sacrificed, and with Young, John Lecher and 2 boys; 12 certain, be
impunity." hides as many more of the Irish population whose
The ' Forum," in giving a report' of the doings bodies are supposed to have been burned in their
houses.
on the second day of the riot, says: I Wnundefl.—A. It. Peale, (arm since amputated)
"At 3 o'clock a meeting of the Native Ameri- Henry Herselbaugh, Jas. Whittaker, W. J. Ardis,
cans, numbering several thousands, was held i n S. A. Lawrence, Willis H. Blaney, Pet. Albright,
Independence Square. It was organised by the n p. John Fagan, Th.. Fuenston, John Taggart, Jas.
pointment of the following officers: President—J. R. ; Brown, Mr. Keyser, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Maitland, Mr.
Newbold. Vice Presidents—A. De Kalb Tarr, R. Yocum, and some twenty others, names unknown,
W. Green. John D. Fox, John Gibe's, Thos. Tay
lor, Thos. D. Grover, and John S. Werner. Secre
taries---John 1,. Giber, 1.. C. Levin, and R. Peal.
This large body was addressed by Messrs. Perry,
Newbold and Hollicgshead. After the speeches of
these persons had been concluded, a motion was
made by some one in the crowd, to adjourn to the
corner of Second and Master streets. It was unan
imously carried, and the people assembled, farmed
in procession and left the Square in pursuance of
the motion.
They proceeded up 2nd street, and when near
Master street, fearing an attack, armed themselves
with stones and such weapons as they could find.
The hostilities were commenced with redoubled
violence; stones were thrown at the buildings on
2nd street and Cadwalader street, which were oc
cupied by the mass of Irishmen, who seemed to be
well prepared to deal out death and destruction to
those outside--for immediately reports of fire-arms
resounded from all sides. The natives rushed into
the market house, or an many as could get there,
and defended themselves front the others as well as
they were able, not being provided as well as their
antagonists—for deadly weapons among them
seemed to be very limited. Several men were kill
ed, among whom were R. Peale, Lewis Groble, of
Southwark, and Vi estley Rinedollar, residing in
Front street near Green.
An Irishman, who we are told came here recent
ly from Pottsville, and against whom a report had
obtained circulation that lie had shot down three
men was dragged from his house and carried by the
infuriated mob down 2nd street; when below Pop
lar street they obtained a rope which they placed
around his neck with the intention it is supposed,
to hang him on an awning railing ; after which they
dragged him along the pavement for some distance.
He was then taken to the Northern Liberties watch
house, and appeared to be dead ; shortly afterwards
ho recovered and and was conveyed to Moyamen
sing prison.
The house from which the man was taken was
set on fire and burned to the ground.
The mob broke into the Hibernian Hose house
and took out the carriage, and destroyed it as they
run it down the street; the remain. of the apparatus
were taken out toward. the west and burned. The
firing which was kept up fora short time almost
incessantly between the parties, brought to the
ground hundreds of person., principally those who
were in the streets; among those who were most
injured was a young man named George Jones,
who came from Southwark ; he received a danger
, ous wound in his breast ; he was carried on a settee
to the Mayor's office, in the Northern Liberties.—
The fire spread with fearful rapidity.
The Hose house and frame dwellings in Cadwal
, oder street caught and were entirely burned out.
The fire companies hastened to the spot, but were
not permitted to put water upon the burning buil
ding.. After some of them had made unsuccessful
attempt'', they &Tented. The NativeE maintained
possession of the market-house, and we'e headed
by Peter Albright, whu held a gun in lls hand. A
large number of them perceiving that they could
not • .nquish the Irishmen, on account of fa a
suilieney of their arm, left in quest of some.—
They proceeded to the Armory of one of tbe Ger
man companies at Northern Military Hall, and sei
zed upon about 60 attend a muskets. All hut 12
cr l of these were taken from them before they
had got far from the Armory, by some of the offi
cers of the District.
At 8 o'clock the Volunteers of the Ist Brigade,
under General Uadwalader. having a comber of
field piece. with them, reached the acme of action.
We give the following additional particular. from
the Chronicle:
TUESDAY EVENING EIGHT i o'clock.
Fire burning furiously. Firemen arrived on the
ground. The first Brigade, under the command of
Brigadier General Cadwalader, came up about thin
time. A few straggling shots were fired at them
from the houses, but struck no one. Shortly af
ter their arrival, quiet was partially restored. The
firemen commenced playing upon the burning hou
se..
NI ice o'clock,
From 8} to 9 o'clock four men whose, names we
have not yet learned, where killed in the vicinity of
Second and Franklin streets, by balls from persons in
houses.
NL. , =‘,P.F.=,
On Tuesday, the 7th inst., by the Rev. H. G.
Dill. Mr. JOHN DORLAND, to Miss RACHEL
LAUGHLIN, both of Huntingdon county.
STATE OF THE THERMOMETER,
(in this Borough.)
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To the Electors of Huntingdon
County.
FELLOW CITIZENS:--I take the liberty of
fitting myself to your consideration us a
candidate for the office of
sznarrr,
subject to the decision of the Whig County
Convention. If successful, I pledge myself
to discharge its duties impartially to the best
of my ability.
ROBERT sTITT.
Huntingdon, 15th May 1844.
CAUTJON.
4.13, PER SO NS are hereby cautioned
against meddling with, selling,
disturbing or removing the following pro
perty which we purchased at Constable's
Sale, as the property of James M'C rum,
and lett in his possession until we see proper
to remove it, viz :
1 bay horse, 1 black horse, 1 sorrel mare,
3 setts of horse gears, 1 whip, 1 bridle,
martingale and lines, 1 wagon, 3 log chains
and spreads, 1 pair wagon ladders, 2 pair
doubletrees, 3 harrows, 1 log wagon, 1 wind
mill, 2 planes, 1 cutting box, 3 cows, 1 calf,
3 hogs, 1 iron kettle, 1 wheelbarrow, 2
grubbing hoes, 1 shovel, 1 clock and case,
1 mantel do., 1 rill, gun, 1 bureau, 1 sled,
1 stole and pipe, nineteen thousand feet of
boards, 1 croscut saw, 2 fields of wheat and
rye on the premises of detendant, 4of .5
acres on Cunningham's pace, J of 1 field of
wheat at Saukburg, 3.5 acres of wheat and
rye on the farm it George M'Crum. Sen.
GEORGE M'CRUM, Jr.
JOHN LOVE.
Nl , , 15. 1844
ja LANK BUN llti—Judgleent and . cent.
eat telea....cst sale at this office,
01t IP ILIA Sl COURT Sail:,
TN! Y virtue of an order of the Orphans'
1,..E.4 Curt of Hunttngdon county, the un.
ersigt 1 as Tt ustee, appointett by sa id
Court for the purpose, will xpose to sale,
and sell by public vendue or outcry, on the
premises on Tuesday the 4th day of June
xt,
A tract of land (being part of a larger
tact) situate in Dublin township, in said
c. unty, surveyed in pursuance of a warrant
granted to James Berry and William Ad
ams, dated the 4th December, 1787, Con
taining
aebsza Acres,
and 96 perches and allowance, or theren
b
uts, bounded by lands of Michael Trai
ler, Robert C luggage, late of Gen M'Gee
and others, having about 90 acres thereof
cleared, with a
Log House,
and cabin bate thereon. Late the property
of Robert Thompson, dec'd., and to be sold
as the property of his heirs.
TERMS OF SALE : One third of the
put chase money to be paid on confirmation
of the sale by the court, and the residue in
two equal annual payments thereafter with
interest ; to be secured by the Bond and
Mortgage of the purchaser.
By order of said court. Attendance by
DANIEL S. WHITTAKER,
May IS, 1844—ts, Trustee
` l .Naticr.
All persons inde.ited on the Hot ks of /Ink
Matson, for fulling and carding, at Lane's,
Fulling Mill. are hereby notified that said
Matson has quit the business, and that the
bn~ks are lett with the subscriber. residing
at Mill Creek. to whom payment must I:
at ,de of the unpaid accounts on said books.
All persons indebted are requested to make
payment on or before the 20th June next,
as no further indulgence can be given after
that date.
JAMES LANE
Mill Creek, May 15, 1844-3 t. pd.
.ludiroes .A otic e.
Amt HE undersigned auditor appointed by
44. the Orphans' Court of Huntingdon co.
to audit the exceptions to the account of
John Shaffer, Guardian of Daniel, Mary
anJ P biaham Weight, minor children of
John Weight, late of Tyrone township, de
ceased, will meet for that purpose at the
Register's Office in Huntingdon, on Satur
day the 15th day of June next at 1 o'clock
in the afternoon, when and where all per
sons interested may attend.
JOHN REED, Auditor.
May, 15, 1844 —4t.
CAUTION.
LL persons are hereby cautioned against
AA meddling with, selling, disturbing, or
removing the following property, which 1
purchased at Constable's Sale, on the Bth
of May, 1844, as the property of Joseph
Walls, of West to wnship, and left in his
possession until' I see proper to remove the
same, viz :-1 bay mare, 1 sorrel mare. 1
windmill, 1 mantel clock, 1 Lancaster•
Plough and double trees, 5 acres, more or
less, of Oats, 3 acres, more or less, of
MMES STEWART .
May 15, 1844.-3 t. pd.
EMeactlciallas.ava• Q
•
A. H. 1311323.11.T/CM,
OULD most respectfully inft,rm the
citizens of Huntingdon, and the
public in general, that he has commenced
the saddle and harness making business in
all its various branches, in the shop former
ly occupied by Alex. M'Allister, dec'd.,
one door east of the "Pioneer Stage Stable"
and directly opposite Houck's blacksmith
shop, where he is prepared to accommodate
all who may favor him with their patronage.
He will constantly keep on hand
Harness, Saddles, Bridles,
Collars, &c.
Repairing done on the shortest notice and
most reasonable terms.
By a strict attention, to business he hopes
to receive a liberal share of work.
Huntingdon, May 8, 1844.
IQSCORCPZIZNM 2
All persons who know themselves indebted
to the firm of HILEMAN, TUSSEY,
CO., are respectfully requested to make
arrangements to pay their accounts soon.
Especially those who know their accounts
to be unsettled, are requested to call and
have them closed either by cash or note, for
it is the intention of the firm to leave all un
settled accounts with a proper officer for
collection in a few weeks. The books of
the above firm are left with John Harnish,
fot settlement,
HILEM AN, TUSSEY & CO.
May 8, 1844.- 3t pd.
Estate of Barton Be Forrest, late of
Tad township, deceased.
Irtk_ EWERS of administratiod on the said
glalestate have been granted to the under
signed. All personsindebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate payment,
and those having claims against it will pre
sent them properly authenticated for settle
ment without delay, to
ISAAC TAYLOR, Adm'r.
May 8, 1844. Tod tp.
Estate of Andrew Zimmerman,
(late of TOO township, deed.
Notice is hereby given that letters of ad
ministration upon the said estate have been
granted to the undersigned. All persons
having claims or demands against the sam.
are requested to make them known with t.•.
delay, and all persons indebted to make im
mediate payment to
JAMES ENTREKIN, Jr. 4c/ner.
May 8,1844.-6 t. Coffee Ru
Dissolution of Par tnership.
The partnership heretofore existing be
tween Anderson Harvey and S. E. Shepard,
trading under the firm of Harvey & Shep
ard, was, on the 30th day of April last, by
mtdipil consent dissolved. The accounts of
saafirm will be settled by A. Harvey.
The Foundry will hereafter be carried on
by Anderson Hat vey.
A. HARVEY,
S. E. SHEPARD,
Franklin tp., May 8,1844.-3 t.
ID LANK BONDS to Constables for Stay
1610 of Execution. under the new law, just
printed, and for tale, at thi,.eflite.