FROMIHE'ARMY.
THE CAMPA,,IGN OPENED:
The Americtur Ards Victorious !
From the N. Orleans Picayune Extra of May 11.
Important from the Rio Grande—Gene
ral Taylor at 'Point Isabel—Attack on
his Camp—Repulse of the liferleans
with heavy loss.,—Destruction of Mala
inoias, '
' : The steamship New York, Capt. Win
ale, arrived in port on Sunday evening,
having left Brasos Santiago on the after
noon of Wednesday, the 6th inst. Her
news is important, and of the most gratify
ing description.
tatiir last previous accounts came'awn
to Wednesday, the 29th ultimo. Capt.
Waltz* 'of the Texas Rangers, having
come into Point Isabel on the evening of
the .28th ultimo, from his desparate en
counter with the Mexicans, had volunteer
ed to•earry despatches to Gen. Taylor.—
We now learn by the New York that in
that desperate attempt—so desperate as to
be thought fool-hardy—he fully succeeded.
Gen. Taylor learned from him the criti
eal situation in which Point Isabel was
placed, and the inainent danger of its being
carried by an overpowering force of the
Mexicans. He promptly determined upon
a movement which should protect Point
Isabel; and re-establish his commnication
with his supplies. Accordingly the even
ing of Friday, the Ist instants he left his
camp,. opposite Matamoras, with the main
body of his forces, determined to cut his
‘v ay through, leaving behind him for the
defence of the works opposite Matamoras,
between 700 and 800 troops. .
This movement of Gen.. Taylor upon
Point Isabel was effected without encoun
tering a single Mexican. In place of mo
lesting him they-concentrated their troops.
about the camp Which ho had just left.
_.On the morning Of the 3d, having heard
the tieing of artillery in the direction of
MatamOras; Capt. Walker was again des
patched immediately to ascertain the cause.
This brave man again succeeded in reach
ing the camp, and on his return on the sth,
reported that the Mexicans, taking advan
tage of thesupposed weakness of the camp;
commenced an attack upon it in front on
the :morning' of Sunday, the 3d, with all
their batteries from the opposite side of the
river, and simultaneously with a detach-
Ment Of titer forces on this side • the Rio
Grande,in the rear. The Americans hot
ly returned: the fire: The attack in the
rear was immediately-repulsed, and in less
than thirty minutes the Mexican batteries
Were silenced, and the city of Matamoras
battered down.
The loss to the MeXicans. in the action
is 'variously set down. While no account
makes it less than 200, the latest re
port in regard to it,.and which we;find in
the Galveston News, carries it as high as
800. The Americans lost but a single
man, it is said, who was killed by a shell !
None were wounded—so admirable was
the state of the works before Gen. Taylor
left the Camp. The town of Matamoras is
a complete ruin ; there are scarcely houses
enough left standing to serve as hospitals
for the wounded. •
The ultimate result has .yet to'be kown,
hoivever; its the firing contititied and the
Cannonading was .diitinetly heard at times,
down to the hour of the depaTture of the
New York.
• The fortifications were left in command
of Major Ringgold, and it was his artillery
that opened on Matamoras.
From the Bulletin of the ham e date
As to the number of the MeNicans on
.either side of the Rio Grande, it is still, in
a great measure, 'a matter of conjecture.
Thst,se on this side of the Rio Grande have
already been estimated, at 3000,. and it is
not probable that they Would cross with
a mud] smaller force. They are now es
timated at 5,000. All accounts agree in
stating that the Mexican forces were rapid
ly flocking in from all quarters.
The accounts from Texas in regard to
volunteers are by no means satisfactory.
The greatest :apathy appears-to prevail
throughout the country.
Col.' Hays, of the Rangers, with his
force of about 400 men stationed in the
San Antonio bountiy, determined to March
at once for General Taylor's camp, as soon
as he 'learned that it'Was in a critical situa
tion ' • 'nor would it suprise us to hear that
Col.
Harney, ivith his dragoons, had done
the same thing.
While Gen. Taylor was at Point Isa
bel he despatched a schooner to Vera Cruz
trith intelligence of the proceedings upon
the Rio Grande. We presume that Coin.
Connor, will .at once formally blockade ev
ery' Mexican port on the Gulf.
.In.the•Aikirmish , which . Capt., Walker
had with the Mexicans, previous to the de
partute of the Ellen Clara, it is known that
net even the remainder have returned into
camp -safe. -
The bodies of five of them have„been
lountl,but owing to the shocking manner
in ,which the Mexicans had mutilated them,
Captain Walker recognized but two, Mc-
Clieter 'and Radcliff.
:The.l3 . :•B..sehodner Flirt was to leave
the . Brazos in a day or two with despatch
'ea ,fOrr •New. Orleans.
1 'Further front the Army, -
Sap` s,RACAjilcn, Thovipn and Lieut.
4 4e—,444
.4140 . upon - Gen.,,Taylorla
&C..
27710 steam schooner Florida arrived at - New
yOelyami on 'the vatting of the ,i 2th inst. from Bra
,aos Miago, , .,witerce she sailed, on the sth inst.
AlthSagh heTAlatessrsraotaul fate as tho-o by th e
N. Yirkeslaihrinkt'sotita r idditional items of in
"slarest,'atid s 'isms correct account of . (h"prOceed.
Ants)atthti seal silvan
,4fillhe delighted tit learn that neith
*`r • nor Lieut.; Mine was killed in
.•••• of Capt. 'Promotes dra
- *, • . Woo., nays the New Orleans
,
'rich lUK• ii•,ininate eetount of the surpri! l e and
action, of the accuracy of which we have no
doubt. •
The Floridabrought over official despatches
lik i
from Gen..Taylw ,
for the . Government. . N
Orleans Times says that the annexed panic rs
of the attack upon the Camp after Gen. Tay or
had nmched for Point Isabel, 18 condensed from
the official despatch of Major Brown, who had
IRen lett in command of the Canip, to Gen. Tay•
for :
- On the Ist instant, the Main body of the
American Army of OCcupation marched
from its camp on the Rio Grande, leaving
as a garrison in like field work opposite
Matamoros; the 7th Regiment of Infantry,
and two companies of Artillery, command
ed by Capt. Loud and Lieut. Brag. The
whole commanded by Major Brown of the
Infantry.
At 5 o'clock on the morning of the ad, a
fire was opened upon the fort from one of
the Mexican batteries, and was continued
with seven gulls. The fire was immedi
ately returned and the battery silenced by
our guns in thirty minutes. Two of the
enemy's guns supposed to be dismounted.
The enemy then commenced firing from
the lower post and mortar battery. A brisk
fire of shot and shells was keptup, but with
out damage to the fort or garrison.
A.deliberate fire was now kept up by
our eighteen pounders upon the enemy's
guns and the city of Matamoros, the con
sulfate flags being respected. The lire of
the enemy was kept
,up without cessation
until half past seven o'clock.
• At 10 o'clock it was temporarily sus
pended, but resumed and continued at in
tervals till twelve o'clock at night. - Al
though it is believed that some 1200 to
1500 shot were fired by the enemy during
that period, but one casualty occurred—a,
sergent of company IL 7th Infaury, being
killed.
-Not one of our guns was dismounted,
though the enemy's fire was for sonic time
concentrated on the 18 pounder battery,
and the shot frequently struck the embra
sures. At 5 o'clOck on the morning...of the
4th, firing was commenced by the enemy,
and continued for 12 or 16 shots and kept
up-at long intervals during the day, bu t with
out effect.
The amount of damage done to the ene
my,heyond the silencing of their batteries
cannot yet be correctly known.
The, Picayune goes on to say:—Our in
form:A assures that it was understood to be
Gen. Taylor's intention to remain at Point
Isabel until that Post should be perfectly
fortified, and large accessions of troops
should arrive; but he ther'gives us every
reason to encottrage those enrolling, or who
may desire to enroll themselves, to believe
that Gen. Taylor will lead them at- once
in to active service—that it is his firm 'in
tention to "carry the war into Africa."
CAPT. THORN TON'S COMMAND
The annexed minute account of the surprise and
capture of Capt. Thornton and his command, will
be read with interest." It will be recollected that
on the 23d ult. a squadron of Dragoons,
composed of Capt. Hardee, Licuts. Kane
and Mason, with sixty one privates and
non-commissioned officers, had been de
spatched from Gen. Taylor's camp under
the command of Capt. Thornton, to recon
noitre along the river, where it was said
that about 2,000 Mexicans had crossed.—
The circumstances that lcd to the surprise,
are these:
After Capt. T's command had proceed
ed up the Rio Grande about 94 miles, and
as was supposed, to within about three
miles of the Mexican camp, the guide re
fused to go any further, and stated for his
reason that the whole country was infested
with Mexicans. Capt. T.,. however, pro
ceeded on with his command about two
miles when he came to a farm house, which
was enclosed entirely by a chaparral fence,
with the gxception of that portion of it
which bordered on the river, and this was
so boggy as to be impassable. Capt. F.
entered this enclosure through a pair of bars
and approached the house fur the purpose
of making some enquiry, his command fol
lowing him. So soon as his command
had all entered the enclosure, the enemy,
having been concealed in the chaparral,
about two thousand live hundred in nuns-
ber, completely surrounded him and com
menced firing upon his command. He then
wheeled his command thinking that he
could charge through the enemy and pass
out. where he had entered, not however
without a considerable loss. This he at
tempted but did not succeed, the enemy be
ing, , too strong.
At this instant, Capt. Hardee approach
ed him for the purpose of advising him
how to extricate themselves, The tiring
of the enemy still continuing, Capt. Thorn
ton's horse, having doubtless received a
shot, ran away with him, and leaped the
chaparral fence and plunged into a preci
pice, where be fell, with Capt. T. under
him, where the latter remained insensible
for five or six hours. This casualty placed
Capt. Hardee in command, who attempt
ed with the residue to make . his escape by
the river, intending on arriving at its mar
gin to swim it. In this he failed, finding
it so boggy that he could not get to it. He
then returned, taking the precaution to get
out of distance of musketry, dismounted
and examined the arms of his men, deter
mined to sell their lives as dearly as possi
ble. Before he had succeeded, however,
in the inspection of his arms, a Mexican
officer rode up and asked him to surrender.
Capt. H. replied that he would surren
der on one condition, which was ; that if
the Mexican General would receive them
as prisoners of war, and treat them as
the most civilized nations do, he would
surrender, but on no other condition. The
Mexican officer bore this message to the
General commanding, and returned with
the assurance tllathe would. Capt. H.
then sprrend,veo, Capts. ‘,Thornti.in and
Hardee, 4ith'Lt. kane.ancrthe residue of
non-commissioned officers and - Privates of
Capt. T's command,.are now prisoners of
war in MexiCo. The enemy treat them
remarkably well.
Brig. Gen. WOOL has been orikied to re
pair to the. Army .on the seutbein frontier:
By the President of the U. States of
America
. A PROCL tiIIATION.
Whereas the Congress of the U. States,
by virtue of the constitutional authority
vested in them, have declared by their act,
bearing date this day, that, "by the act of
the republic of Mexico, a state of \vaar ex
ists between that government and the Uni
ted States :"
Now, therefore. I. JAMES K. POLK,
President of the U. Stte.: , of America, do
hereby proclaim the same to all whom it
may concern; and I do specially enjoin,
on all persons holding offices, civil or mil
itary, under the authority of the U. States,
that they be vigilant and zealous in dis
charging the duties respectively incident
threto: and I do moreover exhort all the
good people of tho - U.- States, as they
love their country, as they feel the
wrongs which have forced on them the last
resort of injured nations r and as they con
sult the best means, under the blessing of
Divine Providence, of abridging its calami
ties, that they exert themselvesin preser
ving order, in promoting concord, in main
taining the authority and the efficacy of
the laws, and in supporting and invigora
ting all the measure which may be adopted
by the constituted authorities for obtaining g
a speedy, a just, and an honorable peace. -
11.v.r, In testimony whereof, I have
fire.,. hereunto set my hand, and
(
',Oa z caused the seal of the U. States
tas "
nt , '' . 7 4 l: to be af fi xed to these presents.
4 " ' Done at the city of Washington
the thirteenth day of May, • one ••thousand
eight hundred and forty-six, and of - the in
dependence of the United States the seven
tieth.
JAMES K. POLK
By the President :
JAMLA BUCHANAN,
Secretary State
RECLIASITION FOR MORE . Tnoors.—We
learn from head Quarters Mat Major Gen
bral Gaines, commanding the Western Di
vision of-the U. S. A., has made a requisi
tion upOn'the Governors of the. following
States for additional troops, to proceed as
soon as ready to the Rio Grande :
Tennessse to curnishl Regiments, of GOO
men each, - 2 ; 100
Kentucky the same, 2,400
Missouri two Regiments, •
Mississippi two Regiments, - ,`,.`00
Alabama two Regiments, 1.200
Total amount of men 8,100
The above are all to be infantry and riflemen.
And oneßegiment to comprise 1000 mounted gun
men, to be raised in Louisiana, under command
of Col. Lafayette Saunders, an "old veteran"
%rho was with Gen. Carroll during thu last war,
and performed most valuable services, add to
the above, 1 1)0 0
Total of requisition,
PIIILAIEGPIIIA oLuNTEERs Pon THE
\VAR.—Philadelphia is doing her share to
wards the vigorous prosecution and speedy
termination of die war between ibis coun
try and the military despotism which now
lords it over Mexico. Already,' says the
Ledger, have the entire volunteer force pass
ed resolutions holding themselves in read
iness when called upon, and a number of
our . best companies have tendered their
services, in form, to the President of the U.
States.
LATEn Fnom. Illsxico.—Proclamation of Pa
redcs.—By an arrival at New York on Monday
evening, direct from Havana, we have Vera Cruz
dates to the Ist inst.
Paredes issued a proclamation on the
23d of April, announcing the position of the
U. States army on the Rio Grande, in
which he expresses his determination to
defend his country against attack. War
he asserts, had commenced, but he would
not declare war against the IT States,. as
the American Congress, and not the Pres
ident, had the power to adjust . the Ties.
Lion in dispute.
Santa Anna was still remaining quiet in
:Havana, engaged in his characteristic oc
cupations.
There is nothing said of further revolu
tionary movements in Mexico.
VERA CRUZ PROBABLY BOMBARDED.-- ,
The steamship Mississippi, with . the news
of the commencement of hostilities between
this and the Mexican Government, sailed
from Pensacola on the 4th, witli the news.
She probably arrived at Vera Cruz on
Saturday last. Ere this, we doubt not that
the "'Yankee Commodore" has opened his
battery on St. Juan d' Ulloa.
THE FOLLOWING NOTE OF DISTANCES is
not without interest at this time :—From
New Orleans to Point Isabel is 802 miles
by water. From aalvesten to Point Isa
bel is 320 miles by water. From New
Orleans to Vera Cruz is 1500 miles. From
Yucatan to the city of Mexico is 900
miles. The population of the city of Mex
ico is about 180,000. The population of
the whole country is about nine millions.
MAiAmonAs.—Matamoras is situated
immediately upon the banks of the Rio
Grande River, and surrounded by fresh
water ponds, all being upon the south side,
from 30 to 40 miles from the Gulf of Mex
ico, in lat. 27°. It is aliandsome
all the buildings arc of brick—built by A
merican architects, and much resembles our
Southern towns. It is also much esteem
ed for its salubrity. Since the revolutions
of '35 all the merchants have left, and Mat
amoros • has become a mere barracks for
soldiers . The town is about the size of
Wilmington, Del.
IMPORTANTOFFER.--We. RilderStandr
says the Pennsylvanian,from good authcirity
that one of the chiefs of the Greek nation,
now in Washington; has offered to the Pres
ident the services of two thousand picked
warriors, should they lie required in the
conflict with Mexico.
Capt. Rynders, of the - Empire Club, has
a proclamation to raise a regiment
of volunteers in, New York, to be ready to
niarch at a moment's warning The wish
is general that his call.may be fully carried
out wid that his departure may be immedi:
ate.
11112 -'l.al A lIMIAILL
GETTYSBURG:
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Friday Evening, May 22, 1846.
Whig Reform Candidate for Canal Commissioner
JAMES M. POWER,
1:3=IMI:E1113
117'On the first page of to-day's paper will be
found a"Map of the Seat of War," illustrating the
relative positions of Gen. Taylor's Camp, 'Mata
moras, &c. It was prepared by one of the hands
in this Office.
Pennaylvn►►la College.
IL - A — The Summer Session of this Institution o
pened yesterday, as we understand, with unusual•
ly flattering prospects. Our town is already en
livened by the presence of a large number of stu
dents who have arrived within the last few days.
There has been an unusual accession of new stu
dents, and it thought the Roll of the present ses
sion will exhibit a greater number of young men
in attendance upon the exercises of the Institution
than at any time during its existence.
Another Freshet.
(I.7rWe understand that the heavy rain of Satur
day last caused a considerable freshet in the upper
part of the county and along Conowago creek. In
the neighborhood of Fount aindale, the rain fell,
for a short time, in such tOrtents as to break op
and wash away portions of the turnpike, sweeping
off dam's, bridges, truces, out-houses, 'Sze. Al
though several persons were subjected to immi.
nen*, peril by the sudden rise and rush of the wa
ter, lac hale heard of no serious personal injury
having been sustained.
Stitt", Finances.
Syn,,vitcm, the State Treasurer, has is
sued a Circular to the Commissioners of the seve
ral Comities upon the present condition of our
State finances, and solicits their co-operation in the
effort to pay, the interest on the State debt falling
due in August and February next. lie states
our resources as follows :
Asse7sments for 1.843, estimated
net amount, • $1,185,000
.Do. of previous years, do. , 275,000
Net tolls from public works, 500,000
Aggregate, $1,060,000
The interest talliug due in the months above men
tioned will be 31,5440,1100, so that a prompt pay
ment di the existing revenues will plate the State
Treasury in a condition to meet the accruing in
terest. An abatement of ,fircper cent. will be al
lowed for the payment previous to the let of Au
gust of the taxes of this year. M. Snowden ac
knowledges his obliegtions to the County Com
missioners for their prompt response to his call of
last year, and htipes that an equally prompt effort
will he made to maintain Our elevated position, and
avert the impending calamities which would fall
upon our commonwealth and our citizens, should
our plighted faith be again broken.
State Tax.--Aitanni County.
11.71 t will- be seen by the hallowing resolutions
that our energetic board of County Commission
ers have promptly responded to the call of the
State Treasurer, and that arrangements have been
made for the immediate collection of the State
Tax in this county. A special meeting of the
board was called by their efficient Clerk immediate
ly after the reception of Mr. SOWDEN'S circular,
and on Monday last they resolved as follows:
1. That public notice be given by the
distribution of printed Circulars through
out the County, that an abatement of
FIVE PER CENT. will be made upon
all State and County Taxes paid to Col
lectors after this day, and on or before the
9th-of July next, and collectors are here-•
by required to make said abatement to all
persons paying before said day.
2. That ColleCtors 'be required to make
their payments to the County Treasurer
on or before the I 1 th day of July next,
otherwise they will not be entitled to any
abatement.
3: That it will be the duty of Collec
tors to call upon individuals personally be
tween this day and the 9th of July next.
This prompt and energetic action of the County
Commissioners merits, as it will surely receive,
the commendation of all who regard the preser
vation of the lionor and credit of the State an ob
ject of paramount importance. Adams county
was one of the first to respond to the call of the
State Treasurer last year, and one of the few coun
ties that immediately paid the full quota of State
Tax. Nor will she be hindmost now. Although
her citizens have, time after time, declared their
condemnation of the policy which so obstinately
refuses the adoption of measures calculated to of
ect a speedy reduction and extinguishment, of the
State debt, they have too sacred a regard for the
plighted faith of the State while that debt exists,
and too instinctive a dread of any thing that ap
proximates repudiation, to shrink from the dis
charge of their duty, however onerous. Let, then,
the tax-payers of the county be, prepared for the
calls of the collectors, and by promptly paying
our quota once more prove that Adams CAN BE
RELIED um:v.
IErA "Celebration of the Landing of the Pil
grims on the banks of St. Mary's River, Md.."
took placc'St Mt. St. Mary's College, near Em
mitsburg, on the II th inst. JAMES .M'SuEsny,
Esq. of.Fredertelci,and i formerly of this county, de
livered Ihe Address, Which is. well spoken of by
the Emmitsburg Star.
rt The Baltimnre Sun of Wednesday states that
the PreSident has made a requisition on the Gov
ernor of Maryland for two thousand troops,to be
brought into iin.nedia:u ::Er. IC?. the War With
. ,
Important Arrest
FINN V-6AN, -- [he lEldnripper t to .1.1'11,11
UXOur readers no doubt recollect the flagrant
outrage committed in our comity last fall in the kid- .
napping and selling as slaves in Virginia of a fami
ly of flee negroes, by thenotorious Tom Ft xsto•s,
and a few assistants. The grand Jury at the time
found a true bill upon an indictment against the
whole party concerned ; but in consequence of the
villains having never 4 placed themselves within
reach of of our officers, they have hitherto escaped
arrest. On Wednesday evening last it was rumor
ed that Finnegan, in company with another indi
vidual, had passed through town under suspicious
circumstances, with a view, as was supposed, of
attempting a similar outrage in the neighborhood
of Bendersville. Although he drove through town
very rapidly in a two horse vehirle, with face
partly masked, he was fortunately recognized by
one of our citizens, and measures were immediate
ly taken to secure his arrest. Sheriff SednrvEn,
with the promptness and fearlessness which have
characterized his official acts since in office, and
secured for him the warm commendation of our
citizens, promptly prepared to "cage the bird."—
Some considerable delay, however, having occur
red in securing the proper warrant, before! the
Sheriff was ready, Finnegan repassed, and discov
ering that all was not right, pressed with full
speed for the Maryland line. In a few moments
the Sheriffaccoznpanied by Messrs. G. \V. nazi:
LAN and War. B. SETLAR, and soon after followed
by several other gentlemen, was in swift pursuit,
and after aline chase of about two miles, overtook
the- party. An effort being made to press on
after being,summoned to stop, the Sheriff promptly
drew a pistol and seized the reins of one of the
horses; and his assistants immediately coming up,
Ftrexsa.x leaped from his carriage and attempt
ed an escape across the fields. "Old Ben," howev
er, was too much for him -; he, had scarcely cleared
the first fence before he was a prisoner in the bands
of the Sheriff and disarmed of a dick knife and
heavily loaded pistol.
In the mean time, rumors of what was going
on, had been diffused over town, and by the time
the Sheriff raturned with his prisoner, a large
crowd, attracted by the notorious reputation of the
latter, had assembled to "escort" him to the coun
ty jail. Being now in the hands of the officers of
the law, we shall refrain frdrn any expression of
opinbm as to the flagrant character of the crime
for which the prisoner stands committed, hoping
that such an example may be Made of hint by the
Court, as shall at once vindicate ourviolated laws,
and furnish an effectual warning to all lawless
traffickers in human flesh !
The proceedings incident to the arrest, - excited
considerable interest among our citizens. In view
of the reputation borne by l'lNNEu.t.x as a bold
and desperate individual, and his own frequent
boasting that , our officers dar; not attempt his ar
rest, Sheriff Schriver deserves much credit for the e
coolness and energy with which he discharged his
duty.
The Tariff:
117 - " It is an ill wind that blows no body any
good," and the War in which the Administration
has so heedlessly involved the country, is not like
ly to prove an exception to the rule. Money will
be requisite to conduct the war opbrations, and to
raise this money, Congress will be compelled not
only to leave untouched the present Revenue laws,
' but to provide additionalsourees of revenue. Br
the-by, what meant Mr. CAcnoins by his remark
that he feared there was something behind the
curtain, "something more than a mere anxiety
for the honor and safety of our Army on
the Rio Grande," that induced the Admin
istration to urge the passage of the War Bill
by Congress with such indecent haste? Did he
see in the policy of President Polk a convenient
path by which to escape the unpleasant difficulty
in which his jmus-faced dealing with the North
and South upon the Tariff question had involved
him ? if so, no wonder that the South Carolinian
declaimed with such eloquent indignation against
the "indecent haste" and "disingenuous action" of
the Government.
The National Intelligencer of Monday, speaking
of the financial prospects of the country, says:
"Doubtless Congress will find itself un
der the necessity, bfore adjourning, of pro
viding money, in addition to the current
revenue, to defray the expenditure which
will attend the now inevitable military op
erations of the Government. The reduc
tion of the Tariff of duties on imports, had
it been carried into effect, would equally
have induced the necessity, now or not
long hereafter, of supplying revenue from
some other source. But the late act of
Congressand, indeed, independently -of
the movement in Congress, the preceding
action of the Executive—requiring an ex
penditure probably, far to exceed the sur
plus in the Treasury, may be considered
as an indefinite postponement of the Treas
ury scheme for a general reduction of the
Tariff.
We take it for granted however, that,
for any immediate purpose, the Adminis
tration will first resort to the expedient of
an issue of Treasury notes ; the necessity
for resorting to which will, in connexion
with the existence of a foreign war requi
ring the transportations to great distances
of large sums of money, render the Su b
treasury scheme wholly impracticable, and
probably cause that, as well as the anti-tar
iff project, to be. deferred.
Should the War unhappily be prolonged,
however, loans must be necessarily recur
red to; and will constitute the chief source
of Revenue for deffitying the expenses of
the War. Whenever loans are to be au
thorized, in any considerable amount, Con
gress will find itself obliged to lay direct
taxes and excises, and plgage the procinds
of theta to pay the inter3El and provide a
sinking fund for their redemption.
We do not suppose, therefore, that any
loan, in the shape cdi an issue of Govern
ment stock, will be resorted to A.t the pres
ent session of Congress. .
Bridge Burnt.
ED - The Clarke's Ferry Bridge across the Sus
quehanna, near Harrisburg, was entirely destroyed
by tire on the 14th inst. 'fhe'fire originated from
sparks, from ' the small steamboat that was used
to towing boats across at the ,point, and in the
short pace Or 25- minaies rot a %mat* of the
bridgl rentailotl! It uftgilia:!ly co. t the z,t•tte
Proclnmittlen-from C:ovirrnor Shunk.
ir_row.-. situ,. Lag the following Prl
elamalion calling upon all good citizens to-be
ready to do duty in the prewnt emergency • •
PENNSYLVANIA, S.S.
In the name and by the authority of the Common
wealth of Pennsylvania. By Francis It. Shunl:,
Governor of the said Commorm ea!th;
A PROCLAMATioN.
Whereas, The President of the U. States
in his Proclamation of the 13th instant,
has announced that by the acts of the Re
public of Mexico, a State of War exists be
tween that Government and the United
States.
And whereas, It is our first duty to ac
knowledge our dependence upon the Great
Ruler of the Universe;—l do, therefore,
invoke the good people of the Common
wealth, by their religion and . their patrio
tism, to submit; as freemen should, to this
dispensation of Providence, and humbly
ask of Him, who alone can give counsel
and strength, to sustain us in the last re
sort of injured Nations.
And whereas, the President has been
authorized by Congress to call for and ac
cept the services of fifty thousand volun
teer soldiers, to protect and maintain the
honor and security of the Union :
And whereas, All the force that may be
required promptly and efficiently to con
duct the war, and bring it to a speedy and
successful termination, should be in readi
ness to meet every contingency that may
occur in its progress :
And whereas, The Union of the States
binds together the separate Sovereignties,
and secures one common feeling and inter
est, in which the people of Pennsylvania
largely participate :
The officers and soldiers of the Com
monwealth will, therefore, with that alac
rity and zeal which animate freemen, and
for which they are distinguished, hold
themselves in readiness promptly to meet
and repel the enemies of the Republic, and
to preserve the rights and honor, and se
cure the perpetuity of the Union.
All persons who have charge of public
arms, and other munitions of war, arc rc-. ,
minded by our existing relation, that it is
their imperative duty immediately to pre
pare them for the public service. .
Alm whereas, the power of the linioq, is
made effective for protection and defence,
in all emergencies, by the harmony and en
ergy
of the people of each State—there
fore,
All the citizens of the Commonwealth
are exhorted to bo united, firm and decided
in - preserving . order, promoting concord, in
maintaining the efficacy of the laws, and in
supporting and invigorating allthe meas
ures which may be adopted by the consti
tuted- authorities for obtaining a speedy, just
and honorable peace.
Given under my hand and the Great Seal
of the Commonwealth, at Harrisburg,
the sixteenth day of May, in the year of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
forty six, and of the Commonwealth tho
seventieth.
•
By the Governor,
J. MILLER,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Gen. Scott In the Field.
By reference to the War intelligence in the pre
ceeding columns, it will be seen that the com
mand of the Army of operations against Mexico
has been assigned to the Comander-in-Chief of the
Army, Gen. WzyrIELD Sco•rr. The importance
of the post demanded that it be entrusted to the
charge of an officer of determined bravery and the
utmost experience, and no where can these qualifi
cations be found in fuller perfection than in the
hero of Chippewa and Luntly's Lane. "No better
officer," says the U. S. Gazette, "could enter any
field than Gen. Scott. Besides his military skill
and experience, he has the feelings and knowledge
of a civilian, which will enable hint to appreciate
the rights of citizens, as well as the honor of the
army. lie knows when to strike, and when to
spare; and how to turn a victory to the credii of
the victors, and to avert disgraces by preventing
excesses.
Pennsylvania.
OTIn the U. S. senate, on Friday last, Gen.
CAmEney presented the proceedings of the Phila
delphia War Meeting, and remarked that Pennsyl
vania had a muster-roll of two hundred and thirty
thousand intelligent and hardy militia, and a vol
unteer force of thirty-two thousand men, armed,
equipped, and drilled, and ready for the field :
ery one of whom, he pledged himself, would be
ready to march at the first tap of the drum, if the
country should need their services. The State
which he had the honor in part to'represent, would,
as she had done twice before, give more men and
more money to the cause of our common country,
than ever was given by any other State in the
Union. Pennsylvania would show to the world
that she had in her mountains and her vanes' "coal
enough to warm all her friends and iron enough
to cool the enemies of her country !"
Mr. Orth Resigned.
in-We regret to learn by the Indiana papers •
that the Hon. G. S. 011711, (formerly of this place)
nominated by the Whigs of Indiana for the office
of Lieut. Governor of that State, has declined being
a candidate. It is stated that he has• taken this
step, from the conviction, that, if he were to run
for the office, he would lase a large number of
Whig votes on account of having voted in the last
Legislature against the bill for the arrangement
and final liquidation of the public debt; and rath
er than thus lizard the success of the Whig
party in the State, he has nobly determined to
exchange his post as an flier for that of a private.
Army p prliprintiem
07The House of liopici•entatil et; Irat e had un
der consideration i r :one th'e hill mid:Mg
appropriation., for tile pport of the ;airy. he .
members Nvlio p.irticipasoil in tho debilie ;nailed
themselves of the Ito %tar poli
icy of the admin . !: tration, the 11'14s goiiiiraly con
demning Lim incxcloablo ii tnana.cuncut pf the
Government tin loco:col', vitli :owe exit p
tions, defendaig the iietqlay, the
Bill we:" put to one 'rid I
yea:, nil 'II.-
01 .•,.
War at llama and Abroad.
Trite Adininietration, it Feems, rot sati.iled
with involving us in difficulty by the waging of
or needless War against a foreign foe, is determined
to carry on at the same time a crusade against the
immediate interests of our own citizens, by war
ring upon the Labor and Mechanical Industry of
the country. The pensioned editor of the Offrtial
Organ of the Administration has taken alarm at
the mere polsitility of a postponement of the con-
templated detraction of the Protective Friteirr,
and the pen, which for weeks past has been bud
1y plied in the production of most fulsome adula
tions of official superiors, and miserable libels up
on such members of Congress as have manfully
resisted and denounced the blundering, short
sighted, inexplicable (explicable at least`bnly up
on an assumption of Most dishonorable motives)
policy of the President and his advisers—is now
Made to indict a most amusing alternation of
coaxings, threats and expostulations, designed to
bring refratory members of Congress of the party
in Congress into line. , We annex a sample of the
"Union's" exhortation's. "Now is the time to
strike against the Tariff system : the Country ile
mands it—Justice requires it!" So says the pen
sioned agent and bosom friend of the President—
what say the 150,000 voters of Pennsylvania who
in 1544 so lustily shouted for "Polk, Dallas, Axia
TUE TAIZIFF OF %12 !"
"The existing war with Mexico, can
constitute no reason for refusing TO RE
DUCE THE TARIFF. We have a
present surplus of twelve millions of 'dol
lars. The expenditure of less than this sum
sum, we trust, will bring the contest to a
speedy and successful termination. Besides,
a reduction of duties and a fairer equaliza
tion of the 'farad° not necessarily imply
a reduction of the revenue. The bill pro
posed by -Mr. Walker brings, according to
the estimates, twenty four millions of net
revenue; that of the committee, nearly a
million' more, which, together with the
augmenting proceeds of the sales of the
public lands, will yield an abundant reve
nue. It is disgraceful to the country to
suppose that-the contest with Mexico. ren
ders improper any reduction of the duties.
The present is not a revenue Tariff; and
in case of war the heavy duties will be ren
dered more grohibitory. Let no member
Of Congress, therefore, refuse to support
the rights of our country abroad, from any
panic anticipation that it will arrest the re-
duction of the Tariff. Fiirtrnin it! We
must do our duty in both ways, boldly and
unhesitatingly. NOW IS THE TIME
TO STRIKE AGAINSI."I'IIE TARIFF
SYSTEM. The country deinands it—'
Justice requires it!"
York Volunteers.
CETWri notice in the York papers a card from the
officers of the Rifle and .artillery companies of that
place, calling a meeting of the members and all
such young men as may be disposed to join either
of said companies, with a view of placing them
selves in such a situation as may render their ser
vices available, if required. .The meeting was to
have been held on Wednesday evening last.
WHY ARE WE AT WAR ?
A Washing ton correspondent of the New York
Herald speaks right out in meetin', as follows :
"Why, or wherefore, were the troops of
Gen. Taylor pushed forward to the East
ern branch of the RiO del Norte, is a ques
tion frequently asked, but rarely answered
satisfactorily. I will now give you the
true solution of the question. By the
terms of Annexation with Texas, that
State held in its own hands its public lands
in order to cover its floating debt. On in
vestigation, it vas found that in Texas
proper, the whole public domain had been
sqandered away by the Government of the
Republic, and consequently the holders of
the great amount ,of Texas scrip lost all
hope of being Paid from that source.
It then became necessary to plunder
Mexico of a large portion of the three
States of New Mexico, Coahuila, and Chi
nualma, and all of NeAt Mexico which lies
between the Bravo del Norte and the river
Nueees, west of which stream the Repub
lic of Texas never had cithercivil or mili
tary jurisdiction, nor even the shadow of a
claim other than that arising from an act of
its Legislature, which declared, the Bravo
to be the Western boundary of the Repub
lic; yet, ifat the cost of so much blood,
treasure and national honor, the U. States
will plunder Mexieo of the vast territory
liing between the Nueces and Bravo, the
to of Texas will claim the whole terri
tory, and then be able to pay her national
debt. Who can tell what amount of Tex
as scrip is held by the members of the pres
ent party, who have projected this species
of plunder and robbery ?"
DISINTERINTED TF.STI3IONr.—A Washington
Correspondent of the N. York Journal of Com
merce, a neutral paper, is giving the portraits of
distinguished men often to be met on Peurisylva-
Avenue. Of Gen. Scott he says:
If the visitor extends his walk to the vi
cinity of the War Department, he will be
certain, at a particular hour of the day, to
see a tall and majestic form in the ordina
ry dress of a citizen, measuring the ground
with an easy and semi-rapid movement,
and an air that seems to compel you to say
this must be a man of distinction. You
are right. It is MAJ. GEN. WINFIELD
Scorr. His very name has a martial
sound. And he is as much distinguished
for his high-bred courtesy; as his deeds of
gallant daring; for his kindness to a little
*had, as his noble bearing on the battle field.
I have seen him in his golden epaulens and
plumed hat; in the midst of the court, bend
vn to speak gentle words to a little boy
Mk attracted his attention. This is the
man, who, taken up by a great party,
would go into the Presidential chair with
flying colors. There are words associa
ted with his name which would act like a
charm upon the American people, kindling
a bawd enthusiasm that would consume
all eirectual'opPosition.
DUEL WITH As OLD WEAPDN.—A few
days ago two Irishmen; near 'Chicago,
.!rank a quantity of 'whiskey on a - wager.
!;. result was, onc died on the spot, and
not eNre..ted to I'm.,
By Last Night's Mail.
From the Baltimore Clipper of yesterday morning
Important News
DEATH OP LOUIS PIIILLIPE!-REVOLU
TION 1 FRANCE!!
By the 11 o'clock boat from Philadel
phia we have reports from passengers that
the steamer Brittania had been' telegraph
ed at Boston and that LOUIS PHILLIPE
WAS DEAD, and that the sad event was
immediately- folloived by a Revolution in
France ! This is the only intelligence we
could ascertain, as no mail is received by
the boat.
117 - We have no news. (says the Baltimore Sun
of ye:: terday,) by last Light's southern mail from
the Camp of Gen. Taylor. ,g'he finest spirit pre.
railed in all the Southern cities, and at New Or
leans the Volunteers were coming forth in im
mense numbers, swelled by companies Bum the
various parishes of the State.
Official from the Army.
lUDe.spatches from Gen. TA rimit were receiv
ed by the Goverment at Washington on Tuesday - .
evening last, giving an official statement of what
had transpired at the scat of War up to the sth
inst. The previous accounts seem to have been
much exaggerated. But twenty-three men were
in company with Capt. Walker when he was at
tacked by the Mexican Army, and of these eight
were known to have reached the Camp in safety.
The National Intelligencer thus sums up the mat
ter
It is true . that General Taylor had march
ed to I't. Isabel with the chief part of his for
ces, (including Maj. Ringgold's Flying Ar
tillery,) which post he had reached unmo
lested, and intended to remain there until
the arrival of reinforcements from home.
There had been no attack on the camp
of Gvn. Taylor, left under command of
Major Brown, except that from the Alexi=
can batteries on the Opposite side of the
river. - The fire from the
,Mexican batter
ies had been returned by Major Brown,
and the Mexican batteries silenced, but the
town of Matamoras had not been burnt or
materially damaged, as far as was known.
Major B. had not attempted to destroy it.
One man was killed On the American side,
but whether any or how many on the oth
er was not known. No Mexican troops
had appeared recently on the eastern side
of the river, and it 4 not known what
number, if any, werOn that side.
Latest from Mexico.
Intelligence from Vera Cruz has been received
up to the 7tll inst. The only item of interest is a
Proclamation from Paredes, President of Mexico,
upon the subject of the difficulties between the
two countries. He complains much of a series of
wrongs inflicted upon his country by the United
States, and says that the reckless invasion 'of Mex
ican soil by U. S. soldiers leaves no alternative but
to repel the invaders with the whole force of the
Republic. The Proclamation bears date the 23d
of April, and concludes by saying that from that
date "commences a defensive war, and those points
of our territory which are invaded or attacked
twill be energetically defended."
More 'l'Vnr Stenmern.
In the U. Slates House of Representatives, on
Wednesday, Mr. King, of Georgia, from the Com
mittee on Naval Affairs, reported a Bill making
apppropriations for 12 iron War steamers and 1
frigate, which report was read twice and commit
ted.
k said that the President will make requi
sition upon PENNSYLVANIA for six regiments of
volunteers, (6000 men,) which will be immedi
ately mustered into service and held ready to take
the field at a momen'ts notice.
U 3 Tlie "UNITED BLUES," "of Hanover, have
resolved to tender their services to the President
to march, if necessary, to the scene of war.
MILITAIRV.—The recent orders for send
ing to the Rio Grande the regular troops
froin the several forts throughout the coun
try, have been generally countermanded.—
We have noticed the countermand forthose
from New York. We hear this morning
that similar countermands have been re
ceived at Fortress Monroe (Norfolk) and
Savannah.
The Baltimore Patriot states that the
Insurance offices in Baltimore issue their
polices with the war risk, and that many
sailors have refused, in the present aspect
of affairs, to 'go to sea in the merchant ser
vice, apprehensive of being captured by
privateers and buccaneers under the Mexi
can flag.
The Washington Union says:—"Among
the tenders of service made to day to the
Executive of the U. States, are a rifle com
pany from Harrisbtirg, the Patterson
Guards, from Philadelphia, and 129 men
from Baltimore,"
We see itsestimated that the amount of
American property in the Atlantic and Pa
cific oceans and in the South seas, is worth
probabably $100,000,000. There are 657
whalemen at sea, which may be valued at
$20,000,000.
Mr. 'Webster has, as our readers saw
by yesterday's 01.zette, restnited his seat
in the Senate. It is said that the “investiga
tion" will certainly result in his entire ae
quittal.—.4lexandria
•
— 7"
For. the Star and Banner.
•
The Temperance Douse.•
EDITOR:-It is hoped you will not
think it improper to ask a place in your
columns, that the attention of the public
may be drawn to the fact of the recentestab-
I ment of a .TEMPERANCE HOTEL.'
in Gettysburg. To one who reads the an
nual reports' which. are made to the world
1)y our County Tyner:44 ConVention.i,
- it might,appear certain that the opening of
a public house, to be kept on such princi
ples, would be sufficient to secure for it a
substantial and general patronage of the
hundreds of PROFESSED friends of Total
Abstinence in Adams county, who are op
posed to the use of intoxicating drink, and
desire-to banish them from society. It
Would seem strange, indeed, to a sojourner
amongst us, to be told that at letiat a suffi
cient number of firm and unyielding men
could not be• found, who would eagerly
avail themselves of an opportunity to sus
stain their principles, and practice upon
them; by giving their aid to a public. house
of this character. It is nevertheless true,
that with all this array of members, and in
the face of all the organization that has
been effected in this county, a former ex
periment
of this kind failed. The test ,
is again offered to the friends of this cause.
The depth of their love for it—of their
zeal to advance its interests—may now be
proved. How far will our practice accord
with our theory in relation to the fostering
of the vice of intemperance ? •
We pretend to our neighbors 'that the
influence of distilleries is ruinous, and we
refuse to sell to them our grain. We pre
tend, that the places at which intoxicating
drinks are furnished to the young—the old—
the rich or the poor, are producing untold
misery, grief, and degradation, and yet
there are many amongst us, who leave
these opinions at home to help along the
glorious reformation, and when our busi
ness calls us abroad, or to our county-town,
we pass by "Temperance," and her friends
in silence ; .our smiles arc given to the
house where the hest liquors are. kept and
sold ;. and we prefer casting our pittance
into the drawer which is tilled with the
fumes of the bar. Is this so ? Is it right ?
Will it continue to be thus ? Let every
man %vim professes to be a friend of that
noble and humane cause, which aims at
the prevention of drunkenness, ask him
self what duty requires in this matter.
The "Temperance n ous e," recently
opened, is well kept—it .is• neat, commo,
thous' and comfortable in every respect.—
It is managed !)y. a gentleman who appears
to be well qualified to accommodate
those who may sojourn with him ; and
there is nothing required to make it fully
equal, and in one respect, (the absence of
alchoholic 'drink) superior, to any public
house in your town.
It is with its professed friends in Adams
county to say, whether it shall be properly
and firmly established. It can be wet/sus
tained. It avid to be ; and if we are
true to ourselves and the best interests of
those around us, it mill be sustained. But,
if we are ashamed of our opinions—afraid
to maintain them—and will barter them
away for convenience or profit—we "sill
not sustain it.. JUSTICE.
The B RAN DRETH PILLS, as agener
al family medicine, especially in a country
so subject to sudden changes of tempera
ture as this, their value is incalculable. By
having the Brandreth Pills always on
hand, should a sudden attack of sickness
take place, they can be given at once, and
trill often have effected a curd before the
physician could have arrived.
In cholic and inflamation of the .bowels
these Pills will at once relieve, and perse
verance in their use, according to the di
rections, will surely do all that medicine
can do, to restore the health of the patient.
In all cases of Indigestion, Worms, Asth
ma, Diseases of the heart, and all affections
of the stomach and bowels, the Brandreth
Pills will be found a never failing remedy.
To insure the full benefit of these celebra
ted Pills, they should be kept in the house
so that, upon the first commencement of
sickness, they may be at once resorted to.
One dose then is better then than a dozen
after disease is established in the system.
117 - The genuine Brandreth's Pills can be had of
the following Agents:—
J. M. Stevenson 4 , Co . ,—Gettysburg.
Jno. B. McCreary,—Petersburg.
.dbrahanz, KiNo•,—.llunterstown.
./. McFadand,—Abbottstown.
Cook 4 Tudor,—Hampton.
MeSherry 4• link,—Littlestown.
.ifary Duncan,—Cashtown.
John Hoke,—Fairfield.
May. 21, 1846.
111ARRIED,
On Tuesday last, by the Rev. Dr. Zacharias,
Mr. Henry J. Stahle, Editor of the "Republican
Compiler," Gettysburg, to Miss Louisa daugh
ter of Mr. Ezra Doll, deceased, of Frederick, Md.
ID We tender our friend the compliments of the
occasion, with a "whole bushel" of good wishes
for the uninterrupted "health, happiness and pros•
perity" of himself and lady.
On Thursday the 14th inst. by the Rev. E. V.
Gerhart, Ms. Samuel Bucher, to Miss dams Kraut
—both of Franklin township.
On the Gth inst. by the Rev. Martin Lohr, the
Rev. Jacob C. Smith, of the Littlestown Circuit,
among the "United Brethren in Christ," to Miss
Eliza -dna Stealey—both of this county.
On Tuesday last, by Rev. Prof. Reynolds, Mr.
Enoch Kepner, of Hamiltonban township, to Miss
Margaret M'Leaf, of Franklin township.
In Georgetown, D. C. on the 13th inst., by the
Rev. Henry Tarring, Jonas Kreglo, of this place,
to Miss Mary Louisa Root, of Liberty, Frederick
county, Md.
DIED,
On Tuesday evening last, very suddenly, Mrs
SAffmt MILLga, wife of Mr. John Miller, of-
Mountpleasant township, in the 64th year of her
age. The deceased, but a few minutes previous
to her her death, had taken supper with the fam
ily in apparent health, and after attending to some
trifling work out of doors, returned to the house,
where she was suddenly taken ill and expired in a
few moments!
On the Bth inst. Mrs. STIBAN .111'ICic, widow ot
Thomas M gee, deceased, of Liberty township,
aged 12 years.
On Friday last, after a long' illness, Mr. DANIEL
KNLUS, ot Alenallen township.
On Saturday lust, - ,Mr. hcon SunoEntn, sen.,
of Cumberland township, aged 02 years 1 month
and 6 days.
In Mount Pleasant township, Adams, county,
on the Sth inst. Miss Nary Eliza .411bert, daughter
of Abraham Albert, aged 35 years, 10 months and
and 2S days.
- On Saturday. evening last; in Conowago town
ship, Adams count, Capt. John Cook, alter a tong
slid paitiful illness; which he bore with ehristic.n
ler.itule, lit ate L3tii year-of
I;ALTI 11ORVE 111 A RK.E.T..
[conrscrr.o wcr
Fr.oun.-.--Some Eales of llowaid street flour
have taken place, at $4 IS, being a small advance.
Receipt price unsettled. Sales of Rye flour at 43
68.. Corn meal $3:25.
Gitsrs,--Small sales of good to prime Maryland
red Wheat at 90 cis. to 92. IVhite Wheat for
Family Flour $1 03 to $t 07. White Corn sold
at 38 a 39, and yellow at 53 a 39 cents. Oats are
worth 39 and 40, and Rye OS a 72. Clorerseed
$4 51' a $4 37.
thiNF Cs.pri.E.-400 head offered at the scales
on Tuesday, of - which 390 were sold at prices
ranging from 30 to $7 25, per 'Of/lbs. according
to quality.
Hoos.—A largesupplv of live Hogs in market,
with a dull demand. :ia:les at $1 25 asl 75.
Pnovisioss.--A - much better demand for Porl.•.
and prices are now set down at the following
Mess Pork $ll 25 a $l2 50, Prime $9 a $lO 00;
new Mess 11..!ef $lO 2.3 a $lO ; No. 1, 98 25 a
$8 75; Prime $0 25 aso 50. Sales of Bacon in
limited quantities—Shoulders 94. a 5 cents; Sides
5i a 6; assorted 0 a 7 ; and llama 7i a S eta.
Lard is in moderate request at 7 a 73 cents for
No.:1 Western, in kegs; and 0i in tads.
Welsh, Mann and Delevan's Gum
NATIONAL CIRCUS,
Tr . ATE of the Park Theatre, N. York, and the
National Amphitheatre, Philadelphia, com
prising upwards of 120 men and horses,
JAMES W. BANCKER, Agent,
WILL LXIIIIIIT IN GETTrsutmo,
On Monday next, the 25th of May inst
FOR ONE DAY ONLY !
The (rent Equestrian Cavalcade will be prece
ded by the celebrated Brass Band, composed of
13 Musicians in one elegant and costly Chariot,
drawn by Ten Cream Colored Horses!
The truly imposing entrance of this noble and
magnificent processional Cavalcade, must at once
strike every beholder with the highest admira
tion, the surpassing beauty of the thorough bred
horses, the gorgeously appointed car, and the ad
mirably decorated wagons, the designs and gilding
of which are by the most diStinguished artists,
compel a comparison that at once places this es
tablishment at the head and front of every public
Circus. A large fortune has/been expended in the
accssories and equipments proper to the scenes
and acts presented, by the superior artists picked
and chosen from a host of stair, in order to lender
this the first, best, and most superior Equestrian '
Establishment, in this or any other country in the
world. The great water pavilion tent, superbly
finished, will be 20,000 square feet in its. dimen
sions and will with ease contain 3000 persons,
who may view every performance clearly and
distinctly. Amongst the performers will be found
.T. J.-Nama NS, the great unsurpassed 2,4, and
horse rider, occasionally introducing his im
mense balancing of the infant, FRANK PASTOR, on
his head, while the steeds are at lightning speed.
This gentleman is also Equestrian Director.
Riding Master, lionAcr. F. Nicnoc.s, whose a
bilities in this line stand the very highest.
The two Clowns are the celebrated JOHN MAr
and JOHN WarrarcEn, remarkable for their wit
and humor, never transgressing the proper bounds
of decorum. .
Siexon Gnum.ist, the great Italian Juggler, on
his firm and rapid steed, will execute the most
wonderful Tricks. This gentleman only arrived
in this country last winter. His two learned dogs
will also be introduced by himself, and exhibit
many extraordinary tricks.
C. G. Roo SITS, one of the most finished scene
riders of history, w ill appear and introduce many
foreign and local scenes, many of which he is the
orignator of.
W. Is:rcuocs an accomplitlied and chaste prin
cipal Act Rider of the French and America'
Schools.
W. Kt NKA DE, the bold and daring youg Eques
trian Hero, will introduce something new on his Jet
Black Filley, Lucy Neal.
Mr. E. Wynn, the great personificator of the
Red Man of the Forest.
Mrs. Worms, the beautiful, chaste and very
graceful Female Equestrian.
The Youthful Gronoe. Durrumt will signalize
himself in his great and singular performances of
Chinese Equilibrium and personal Posture.
The Comic Concert will introduce the most
talented Ethiopians of the day, NEAL JAMISON,
whose inspiring touch on the Banjo is most ex
quisite, will be aided in the extraordinary Ballet
Department, by the truly gifted dancer, FRANK
BROW ER.
Every attention will be paid to the observance
and preservation of the good order which is al
ways indespensable to well regulated Exhibitions.
117 - .l9dinittance only 25 Cents.
. Doors open at 2, performance to commence at
2 1-2 o'clock, P. M. . .
This unrivalled Troupe will also exhibit at
York the 23d, and at Chambersburg the 23th of
May. '
May 22;
COLLLEG E STU DENTS,
ZOOK OUT!
AVC W young GENTLEMEN (four or five)
can be accommodated with Boarding
in a private family by making early appli
cation. For further particulars enquire of
the Editor of the •Star." S.
May 15, 1840. 1m
SHAWLS & BONNETS.
NOTHER Lot of those Large and
Alk. beautiful HARAGE SHAWLS, Sa
tin Stripe, and Plaid---various shades
so another supply o‘New Style
Neapolitan Bonnets,
Just receiti•ed and for sale cheaper than ev-
D. MIDDLECOFF.
4t
er by
May 15.
DENTISTRY.
DR. J. LAWRENCE HILL,
Surgeon Dentist, 7
pESPECTFULLY offers his profes
sional, services to the citizens of Get
tysburg and surrounding country. He is
prepared to attend to all cases usually en
trusted to the DENTIST, and hopes, by strict
attention to Dentistry alone, to be able to
please all4lto may see lit to entrust thej . k.
teeth in,hiShands..•• Offiec at Mr. IWC - ersli'3
Hotel..
May
May 15. • • t 1
1
RESII M. R. RAISINS, FIGS, &c.
for sale by . C. WEAVER.
April 10, 1816.
JOHN BRINGMAN,
CABLUT-MAXER.
GRATEFUL for the liberal share of
patronage heretofore received, the
subscriber takes this method of respectful
ly informing the public that he continues
the CABINET BUSINESS at his old
Stand, in Gettysburg, South Baltimore
street, Second Square, opposite Wampler's
Tin and Sheet Iron Ware Manufactory,
where he is prepared to make
EVERY VARIETY OF CADIN'ET
FURNITGILE,
'INCLUDING
Bureaus, Centre and Dining Males,
Bedsteads, Cupboards, Work, Wash
and Candle Stands, 13-e., 47r.
in a neat, substantial and workman-like
manner, AT PRICES TO SUIT THE
111:2' lie is always prepared to make
C OFFIXS
according to order, and at the shortest no
tice. Having furnished himself with a
good and handsome Hearse he can convey
corpses to any Burial Ground, at the low
est rate.
pLtIMBER and all ;rinds of COUN
-TRY PRODUCE taken inexehange for
work. JOHN BRINGMAN.
Gettysburg, May 8. tf
F L—Ab
WIZA WIZ B %RUM
• NOT LIKELY TO BE !
•
ITHOUT exertion nothing can
be accomplished; therefore cus
tomers and others should be informed of
the fact that there can be had every variety of
FURNITURE ) .
ready, made. Also a very large assort',
ment of
Common and Fancy Chairs,
of the latest patterns, and of the different
colors; in imitation of Mahogany;'' Satin,
Rose, and Walnut Wood, &c., all of which
can be 'had very cheap, perhaps as cheap
as at any other Shop, for Cash or Produce.
KrTry us, at the . Shop in Chambersburg
street, one door West of the Lutheran
Church.
DAVID lIEAGY.
Gettysburg, March 27. tf
REMOVAL,
NOW FOR B3RGAINS 1
WM. RUTHRAUFF
HAS removed his Cheap and Fashion
able Store a few doors West of his
late stand to the rooms lately occupied by
William AFSherry, Esq., in Chamber
burg street,. nearly opposite the English
Lutheran Church, where he will be pleas
ed to see his friends. Having just return
ed•frorn the Cities with a large and splend
id assortment of fashionable
SPRIWG and St7.7I:IIIER
• aooDs,
selected from the very best Establishments
lie invites those wishing to make BAR
GAINS, to give him a call. Bc7aCountry
Produce taken in exchange for goods.
Gettysburg, April 10, 1840.
AUDITOR'S NOTICE.
THE undersigned having been appoint
ed.by the Court of Common Pleas,
Auditor on the account of Jacob Martin,
Executor of the last will and testament of
John C. Smith, deceased ; late of the town
ship of Conewago. would hereby give no
tice that on Saturday the 20th day of
June next, he will attend at his office, in
New Oxford, at one o'clock, P. M., to
apportion and distribute the balance re
maining in the hands of said Executor to
and among the legatees in said last will and
testament mentioned, when and where said
Legatees are expected to attend.
May 15, 1846.
•
WHO WANTS TO BE SHAVED
HARRIS & BROWN,
AVING taken the Shop lately occu
pied by GEORGE HArtsts, adjoining
Mr. Kuhn's . Temperance Hotel, in Chain
bersburg street, will be prepared at all times
to attend promptly to all calls in the Ton.
sorial department. They hope, by pune.
foal attendance to business, to receive a lib.
oral share of public patronage. The sick
will be attended to at their places of resi
dence.
May 15, 1846.
HOUSE SPOUTING
NIEJ ILL be made and put up by the
f subscriber, who will attendprompt
ly to all orders, and upon as reasonable
terms as can be procured at any establish
ment in the county.
GEO. E. BUEHLER.
Gettysburg, March 13.
Cloths, Tweeds Sr... Cass!mere&
UST Received some very fine and
coarse Tweeds, Cloths, and Cassi'
R. IN% M'SHERRY.
May 8
' Ice Cream: Ice Cream!
N hand at all hours ; parties sup
plied at the shortest notice, and upou
the most reasonable terms. Call at the
Frith and Confectionary Store of
C. WEAVEIL
GettysbUrg, April 10, 1840.
Illarksusithing,
IN all its branches, will be attended to
by good workmen, al th e e Foundry of
the subscriber.
TIIOS. WARREN..
Oettyaburgi Dee. 19.
lib EANU TS, FIL DEBTS, AL-
I jE MONDS, Le., of. the beet quality,
to be hud.at the ConfeetiOnarid
C. ,WEAVER.
April 10,180.
JOHN C. ELLIS.
CET TY-SBURG FOUNDRY
and. •Vaching 414ap.
T u„E 'SubScribers _ having , leased the
Foundry ip
.Gettysburg,; "psiectfiilly
informs his-frickidS,. aixl the pub*,iu general
that he has now On hands, and will contin
ue to xnanufactune a large assortment of
STOrES,
of all patterns, such as the Ilathaway, Par
lor, Premium, and nine-plate Cooking
Stove, also Chamber Stoves, of all ports
and sizes.
He has also on hand,
Castings for Itilachinri7..
of all kinds—for Threshing Mschines.
Grist Mills, Saw Mills, itc. also PLOUGH
CASTINGS of all the.pattoms now in use,
He has on hand, already made, a number
of the celebrated
SINGER PLOtIGIEI3,
which he will sell low. He has, also an
hand, and will continue to , make, HOL.
LOW-WARE, Wagon and Carriage-box
es, and all other articles in his line of bus
iness, which are too numerous to men
tion. . He has, also,
TIIRESIIIiVG M A Cif INES,
ready made, and continues to mantaeture
LITTLE's Patent two-horse Machines, and
the Hanover and York patterns.
Any one who may want BRASS CAST
INGS,rkvIto trill be attended to. .
'1 he ovo articles will be sold low,
for Cash or untry Produce.. Old Metal
will also be taken in exchange for work.
Itc:r Repairing, and all work in his line,
done at the shortest notice. c ,C4 . .
The subscriber is very thankfal for pas t
favors, and hopes his friends will remem
ber the Old Establishment, in the Western
part of the town, near C. W. Hoffman's
Coach shop. ' '
Gettysburg, Dec. 19.
Bonnets, Ribbons •Sc flowers.
rilrilE subscriber has just received 'a
L large. assortment. of Borinetti,rßib
bons,: Wreaths .and -Flowers;:also,:a fine
lot of Shawls, Parasols, Parasoletts and
Sun Shades, for sale by
R. W .111'SIEERRY.
May 8. tf
SILVER AND ( ;ERMAN SILVER
PENCILS, VIOLIN STRINGS,
&c., of best quality, can always be had at
the Fancy Store of O. WEAVER.
April 10, 1846.
==EN=ZI
& VARIETY OF FIRST-RATE OR-
A. RANGES, & LEMONS constantly
for by C. WEAVER.
April 10, 1846. .
TIN WAVLE.
AVERY article of Tin Ware necessary
in House-keeping always on hand or
made to order at the shop of the subscri
ber in Chambersburg street.
GEO. E. BUEHLER.
Gettysburg, March 13. •
Tweeds
OF different varieties- for Spring- and
Summer wear—beautiful style and
cheap—to be had at the Store of
WM% RUTHRAUFF.
April 10, 184 ff.
Groceries ! Queensware I.
rrtlE subscriber has just opened a large
assortment of Groceries suitable for
family use; also a fine variety of Queens
ware, which can be sold low.
WM. RUTIIRAtIFF:- •
April 10, -1846.
Perfumery, Soap, Ire..
PERFUMERY, SOAPS, FANCY
ARTICLES, TOYS, &c.,* for sale
C. WEAVER.
by ,
April 10, 1846.
Groceries & Queensware.
JUST received a general assortment of
Groceries and , Queensware, which I
will dispose of at small profits.
R. W. M'SIIERRY.
tf '
May 4.
MOMIBCIVIteIe
TH OSE wishing to buy Domestic
T
Goods, can buy them of R. W. W.
SHERRY, as cheap as at any other Store
in town.
May 8. tf
Cloths! Cloths l,
(IPall colors and qualities, Cassitneres,
Cassinetts f Vestings, Silks, &c. just
received and for sale at the store of the
subscriber. WM. RUTHEAUPT.
April 10, 1846,
-
Calicoes.
ALarge Assortment of , beautiful style
CALICOES—just received and for
sale by It. IV. rii'SHERIVir. -
May S. tfk
THE STAB. AND , BANNIER
Is published every Friday Eveabig,.in the.
County Ruilthrtg, above hie Register
and - Recorder's Qffiee, by
DAVID A. BUEHLER.
TEAKS.
•IP paid in ath-an'ee br within the year, $2 00 rr
annum—if 'ant pal,4 within the year, 14 50 ! ? + i°
paper disr;ontinutid until all arrearagesare paid up,
except at the option of the - F.ditor. Singles copies
61- cents. A failure tut notlly a discontinuance
rill be regarded as a new engagement
Advertisements not exceeding a square Inserted
that times 'fbr fit 00 , x-every anbsequefit insertion
25 cents. Longer ones, in the same •z•rropertina-
All advertisements not specially? ordered Sir *Arr.
fen times will be continued until forbid. - A liberal
reduction will be made to liaise who scliettise by
the year.
Job Piintiaw of all kinds executed neatly and
promptly, and on reasimabletertris. • '
Letters and . Comonwsirations to the Editun Opt=
ceptrng such as contain. Money. arAtel.nesnetAie
new subucrtbers,) must be,e 0 0!3414 0 1-iFax#7 lo
secure attention. . •
AGENCY—v. 114,PAtle* . 1fre
corner of Chesnut andThierl INS
160 Nassau streetVAboAkstit •
nor of Bnltiniorst ,itinkraW '• • ;
is our' uthorised- Agent,finr .t
rnents gmlSaUse s riptlcenetisebnANSo):
ing ens iekeillUDE fur till 4314 W,
Pi=*TV.
T. WARREN