The Wabash Courier, Volume 20, Number 46, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 10 July 1852 — Page 1

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THE COURIER.

SATURDAY, JULY IO, 1848.

The following is believed to compose the amount of offices to be voted for in this county in October, next

Governor Lieut. Governor Secretary of State Treasurer of State Auditor of State Reporter Supreme Court Clerk Supreme Court Four Judges Supreme Court Superintendent Common Schools Member of Congress Judge Circuit Court Judge Court Common Pleas Prosecuting Attorney for Circuit Court $ Prosecuting Attorney for Court of Common Pleas

State Senator Three Members Legislature Clerk Circuit Court County Treasurer Sheriff County CommissioBcrs Coroner.

According to the Chicago <Tribune>, in the single year of 1851, 118 steamers and 695 lives were lost upon our Western waters. What was the <cause> of these disasters? An answer to this question will doubtless show the necessity of governmental protection and care to rivers, lakes and harbors. One-tenth of all our steamers are destroyed annually by various accidents—the same ratio in ten years, will show the destruction of 7,000 lives and 1,400 steamers and yet the "democracy" have presented to the people a candidate for

President deadly inimical to the improvement and defence of the highways and harbors of these very vessels. But blind devotion to party can do much, and it may essay to overcome an obstacle even so serious as this, though they be snagged and foundered in the attempt. Doubtless, many of the disasters are attributed to ignorance, carelessness or accident but a great share of the blame must lie at the doors of those who oppose appropriations to relieve our rapidly growing commerce. ~~~~~~~

The National Agricultural Convention which assembled at Washington, was attended by a large number of delegates, twentyaix States being represented. The delegates from Indiana were John L. Robinson, Graham N. Fitch, Willis A. Gorman, Thos. A. Hendricks, Jesse D. Bright, James Lockhart, Samuel Brenton, Samuel W. Parker, end John Spencer.

Marshall P. Wilder of Massachusetts was elected President of the National Agricultural Society, for the present year. We have not yet received the proceedings in full. The principal object of the Convention seems to have been the establishment of an Agriceltural Bureau by the General Government. The following is a resolution passed by the Convention:

Resolved, That this Convention respectfully request Congress to take action upon the subject of Agriculture, and afford such efficient aid as in their wisdom shall be best calculated to advance the interests of that branch of industry.

The fourth of July was celebrated Moo •day by the citizens of Terre Haute and vicinity, and quite a goodly number from different parts of the county. The main eelebration took place in the Court House.— Some of (he Sunday Schools celebrated in the groves near Fort Harrison. We also hear of pic-nic parties in cosy retreats around Terre Hnuio. In the evening there was roaring of cannon, martial music, .proce»•ion, packs of cracYters exploding in every direction, fire works generally, altogether creating the impression that the ever glorious Fourth was being duly honored. At night Corinthian Hall, handsomely decorated with flags, was lit up and a large company assembled to enjoy themselves in a dance. Every thing passed off well, and we think the Fourth has been sufficiently observed, till it comes again, when it will be no less a pleasure than a duty to renew Its celebration.

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We are informed by Messrs. Wood & Donnelly that as they are not engaged in the Law practice this warm weather, they can! cancy occasioned by die death of Mr. Clay dispose of a few Law Office signs now in! and that Mr. G. has declined. their possession. If there are any young! tawyera in want of a sign, they had better The funeral of Mr. Clay takes place a* cell and m*kr a selection. Lexington on ncx' ^id«y, th* 9th iwrt.

TELEGRAPH MEETING., The Cincinnati and St. Louis Telegraph Company was organized in this city on the 1st inst., by the election of the following Board of Officers: "\f

President,

J. H. WADE, Columbus, O. Directors, A. B. CHAMBERS, St. Louis, J. J. SPEED,Jr., Detroit, Mich., BYRD MOHBOB, Charleston, Ills., J. P. USHER,Terre Haute, Ind., A. WADE, .UI JAMBS BIUICK, Indianapolis, CHARLES DAVENPORT,

Cincinnati,

H. Y. SLAY MAKER, Secretary, CHARLES DAVEHPORT, Cincinnati.

Treasurer,

J. P. REZROR, Cincinnati. The Charter granted by the Legislature of this State wn accepted by the Company, and various Resolutions, By-Laws, Rules, &c., were adopted.

The line is now in a prosperous condition and doing a fine business.

The celebration at Rogers's Springs on Saturday was attended by a large Dumber of people of both sexes. A stand and rows of seats situated in the delightful grove, beneath the shade of lofty trees, made the conveniences very pleasant for listening to the reading of the Declaration and the delivery of an Address. A very appropriate and excellent Address, on a that fully merited the praise wfe repeatedly heard bestowed upon it, was delivered by B. B. Moffatt, Esq. A short distance from the place of speaking a long table was amply supplied with provisions, which were duly attended to at the dinner hour. A number of toasts were read which were responded to by the firing of cannon and cheers. The stars and stripes waved over all, and every one seemed to enjoy the occasion as an agreeable celebration of Independence Day.

INDEPENDENCE AT THE COURT HOUSE.—A-

ereeably to public announcement through a committee of arrangement, the anniversary of American Independence was yesterday celebrated at the Court House by the citizens generally of the place. Every thing went off in good style. Prayer by the Rev. Mr Jewett. Declaration handsomely read by J. P. Baird, Esq., and Oration by W. E. McLean, Esq. The oration of Mr. McLean was a brilliant effort, and listened to with admiration by the large audience. The tribute to Henry Clay, so handsomely incorporated into the oration would alone immortalize any discourse. The committed of arrangement are entitled to much credit for the handsome manner the celebration was got up. ....

Every political campaign has its peculiarities. In 1840 we had log cabins, coons, bard cider, and for music Rosin the Bow was the favorite air. In '44, there were ash poles, "samn old coon," poke stalks, poke berries, and Dan Tucker. In *48 there was not quite so much music, but then there was agrealdeal of "noise and confusion," "Rough and Ready," "more grape," "old Whitey," the "cirttnialtUWW Oen Cass. What we shall have in '52, is not yet fully developed, though it is very likely we shall have "hasty plates of soup," and a general fainting among the Pierce men about November.

Hon. William A. Graham has tendered the resignation of his place as Secretary of the Navy, from a delicate sense of propriety, and an apprehension that by remaining in the Cabinet while in the field as a candidate for office, he may cause embarrassment to the Administration. At the urgent request of the President Mr. Graham will remain for some days in the Department with the view of completing some important business.

A CHANCE. The Shawneetown Argus says that Hon. Archibald Dixon, of Henderson, Xy., was spending a few days in Shawneetown, and offers to bet ten thousand dollars that Scott will be the next President of the United States. Those of our Democratic friends who have rhore of the "root of all evil" than they have use for, will be gratified to learn of this excellent opportunity for disposing of it.

SEKVICXS or GJSN. SCOTT.—The Cincinnati Omxette, in reviewing the record of mora than forty years* public services of Gen. Scott, says: "We find that Scott has been engaged in tkrtt. wars, has been victorious in ten battler, has three times Interfered to preserve peace, and has written several volumes on military institutes, temperance, and various topics of public interest."

At tbe Whig Ratification meeting in Washington, Hon. J. W. Miller ^oa New Jersey begged his listeners not to be enviowt of General Scott's location, as the people of New3?rsey did not intend he should stay there, a* they,during the March of next year will remove him to Washington to reside as President for the tern of faer years.

The Louisville Journal learns that Gov. Powell tendered to Jatnes Guthrie an appointment to the U. 8. Senate, to fill the va

Th» new contract on the part of Mr. Sloo with the Mexican Government, has passed the Mexican House of Representatives.

He binds himself to build a plank road across the Isthmus in two years, and a railroad as soon as the travel will justify it. Mexico is to receive two-fifths of the receipts of the route, and grants therefor, a league of land on each side of the road, with the exclusive right of way. The right is for forty years at that time the road will revert to Mexico, who is to pay the grantee or his heirs two-fifths of the receipts for forty

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SINGULAR INVENTION.—It is stated that a gentleman near Louisville, Kv., has applied the telegraph to an entirely novel and unique use. He has nearly completed an invention for writing music as it is played from the piano forte, the notes upon the sheets being produced as fast, and to the exact time, as the keys are touched by the performer.— Strakosh, it is said, has offered him $10,000 for the patent right when the model is finished. Rather doubtful.

DEVELOPING THE COUNTTRY'S RESOURCES. Hon. GEO. BANCROFT, in a late address to the Democraey of Tammany Hall, urged the election of Mr. PIERCE, in order to carry on the immense developement of the country's resources." The Milwaukie Sentinel remarks: "A party which vetoes or talks to death every kind of River and Harbor bill, and goes for returning the country to its original dependence upon England, talks of developing the resorces of the country."

The grave of Aaron Burr, at Princeton, N. J., has been daguerreotyped. Not a stone marks the spot, though Burr is understood to have left a wealthy widow, and his ashes lie surrounded by the impressive monuments of Jonathan Edwards,

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erspoon, Ashbel Green, and other desceased officers of Princeton College, whereof Burr's father was once President. Such is the end of evil greatness.

The Supreme Judicial Court of the State of Maine, in session at Augusta, has decided that the Maine Liquor Law does not prevent intoxicating liquors from being property, and in true sense of the word, does not forbid a man to own liquor, if for his own use, and not to sell, that the act cannot prevent the transport of liquor through the State, or from one town to another in the State, when there is no intention to sell it.

Mrs. NANCY METCALFE, the wife of exGovernor THOMAS METCALFE, of Kentucky, died of apoplexy, at Carlisle on the 20th inst., in the 64th year of her age. She had retired to her chamber, and was conversing with her husband about a visit which she intended to pay to some of her children, and grand children, when she suddenly stopped—on raising her up she instantly expired.

Accounts by the Niagara state that Mr* Silsbee, the American comedian, and Mr. Howard Paul, came near losing their lives on the 5th ult., by the fall of an avalanche in the Great St. Bernard Pass. They were buried in snow and were rescued by the monks of the Hospic.

We have received the first number of the Marshsll Telegraph, published by S. P. Farley at Marshall, Ills. The Telegraph i« of good size and well printed, Whig in politics, with Scott and Graham at the mast head.— We hope it will be a valuable auxiliary tojthe Whig cause.

RIVER AND HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS.—A Bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives, making appropriatians for the improvement of certain Rivers and Harbors. Tbe entire sum proposed amounts to $1,456,290.

NEW RAILROAD.—The Madison Railroad Company intend constructing a branch road from Cohimbus direct to Shelbyville. It is rumored that the Jeffersonville Company will extend their road direct from Edinburg to Indianapolis.

The New York Evening Post says that In diana and Illinois stocks are in special request for banking purposes, and have advanced considerably. Western railroad stock and bonds ire also reported to be daily rising in value.

CHANGE or NAME.—The London Punch says: It may be proper to state that tbe distinguished individual known among the ancients as Cupid has recently changed his name to Cupidity snd will hereafter devote Ms attention to matters of money as well as matrimony.

The Hon. Joseph Buffington, of Armstrog county has been nominate^ by tbe Whig State Convention of Pennsylvania, to fill the vacancy on the Supreme bench, occasioned by the death of Judge Coulter.

An old gentleman in Cincinnati, an intimate friend of HMRY CLAY, was so shocked at the intelligence of the great statesman's death, that he fell into a deep swoon, from which he was with difficulty recovered.

THE FIRST VOTE.—A vote was taken on board the steamer Nominee, on her last trip from St. Paul to Galena, aisd resulted thus: For Scott, 79 Pierce, 50—majority for Scolt, 39,

TERM HAUTE, IN D., JULY 10,1852.

Winfield Scott, the Whig Candidate for the Presideaof* They will not ask in England, or France, or Hungary, or Poland, or Mexico, WHO is Winfield Scott? Ilia name is on every scroll of living Fame, and uttered whenever hit country's history is read. But when he is presented for the suffrages of the people as Chief Magistrate, it ia proper that we ahould also present such a record of his life and services as will prove that he is not merely a man of Fame,. \fji a man of Acts, a man of Mind, a man of Character, and a man of Qualifications for any administrative post, We acknowledged our obligations to do all this, and we shall do it, as we trust, to the satisfaction of the American people.

Wiihout entering into eiiher eulogy or argument, we shall now offer a brief, unadorned catalogue of the events in his public life.

General Winfield Scott was commissioned a Captain of Light Artillery in May, 1808. and has therefore been for-ty-three years in the service of the United States. During that time he has been successful in everything he undertook. has failed in no duty, excused himself from no service, been present on the most memorable fields of battle, and party to some of the most important civil as well as military transactions.— In that time he ha« everywhere, and in every place, been obedient to the civil law been observant of all the duties of humanity been truo to every obligation of a citizen and a man been the friend of peace rather than of war, and on three remarkable occasions aided in preserving the peace and tranquility of the country.

A brief statement of his public services will give the reader an outline view of his public services. In chronological order, the principal events of his life may be thus stated:

WINFIELD SCOTT, Captain of Light Artillery, May 1808. Lieutenant Colo nel of 2d Artillery Izard's Regiment. July, 1812 —volunteers in the battle of QUEENSTOWN, commands on the heights, and is captured, October 13, 1812 —interferes in behalf of the captured Irishmen, October 1812 —assists in getting the Act of Retaliation passed, January, 1813 —commands the advanced guard in the capture of Fort George, May 27, 1813 —commands the advance guard in the descent of the St. Lawence. November, 1813 —is made Brigadier General, March 6, 17114 —commands the advance brigade, fighting the battle of CHIPPEWA, July 6. 1814 commands the advance brigade in the battle of Niagara [LUNDY'S LANE] July 25, 1814 —is badly wounded, July 25, 1814 is brevetted Major General, July 25, 1814 —declines the appointment of Secretary at War, February 1815 —writes tho Military Institutes 1821 writes an essay on Temperance, 1821 —embarks ou the Lakes, commanding troops for Black Hawk war, July 8, 1832.—nurses the sick of Cholera, August, 1C32 —is commissioned to treat with Indians, September, 1832 concludes treaties, September, 1832 commands in CHARLESTON, November 1832.—commands in Florida. February. May. 1836 —commands on the CANADA FRONTIER, Dec., 1837.

Winfield Scott harrangues the people on the Canadian frontier, January 1838 —maintains peace, January. 18*38 re moves the Cherokees, May 1838 —commands in the Disputed Territory, March, 1839 —corresponds with Governor Har vey and SECURES PEACE. March, 1839 receives votes in the Whig Convention for the Presidency,Dec. 1839 supports Gen. Harrison, 1840 —nominated for the Presidency by the State Convention of Pennsylvania, 1842 writes to Atkinson on the subject of Slavery, 1843 —writes on peace. April, 1844 —ordered to Mexico November 23. 1846 —lands at Vera Cruz. March 10. 1847 —captures SAN JUAN DE ULLOA, March 27 —wins the battle of CERRO GORDO, April 18. 1847:—enters the city of Puebla, May 16, 1847 commands the army of Mexico in the battle of CONTRERAS. August 19. 1847 —in the battle ofCHURUBUSCO. August 20, 1847 —in the storming of CHAPULTEPEC. September 13. 1847 —captures the city of MEXICO, September 14, 1847 —device a system of revenue. November, 1847 returns home, 1848: is received by the corporation of New York with military and ci\id honors. May, 1848 —nominated for the PRESIDENCY by the Whig National Convention. June 91, 1852-

In reviewing the record of more than forty years public service, we find that Scott has been engaged in three wars, has been victorious in ten battles, has three times interfered to preserve peace, and has written several volumes on military institute*, temperance, and various topics of public interest.

For this long series of memof&ble services he has acquired a renown limited only by the bounds of the civilized world. In his own country the National Congress, the Legislatures of States, ihe corporations of cities, and literary and scientific bodies have repeatedly bestowed upon him their honor and their applause. Congress voted him a medal the State of Virginia twice voted him swords New York voted him a sword the Society of Cincinnati made him an honorable member and in various forms, and on numerous occasions, have the people hastened to do honor to one whose life has been devoted to their

cause. He has been nominated for the Presidency repeatedly, by State and county conventions, but he has never pressed himself on the consideration ^f j'oiiuctil

bodies. On the contrary be has shun* ned all the intrigues of mere politicians, and left his character and eon* duct to the unbiassed judgment of the people, rw**

We hergcloStf this record of service in the life of Scott. Let it be scanned by all of every opinion and tell tis where is a longer, or a brighter? Where is the man who has exhibited higher qualifications for any sort of service, civil or military.—Cin. Gaz.

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A remarkable occurrence took place at Niagara Falls a few days since. A gentleman residing near the Fails by the name of Shaw, owned a bull terrier dog called Dick—a surly quarrelsome animal, constantly in trouble himself and entailing annoyance on his owner by his readiness to "fall out" with every other dog he happened to fall in with. Mr. Shaw determined to get rid of his ill-tempered dependent, bound him with a rope-—tying his feet and head together —and threw him into the river above the Falls. On went poor Dick at a "lightning express train" speed, toward the terrible precipice, and away went his executioner to smoke a friendly pipe with a neighbor, and endeavor to forget the fate of his animal. Upon his return home, about two hours afterward, his astonishment was great to behold poor Dick, alive but much exhausted, awaiting his arrival. He had made the fearful journey in safety—the rope which had bound him had been broken and he had made his way to his old quarters in the space of an hour and a half. There is no question but the dog went over the falls, as he was seen close by the brink. Mr. Shaw declares his intention never again to part with Dick until he dies a natural death, and he hopes that his temper may have been improved by his involuntary trip over the Falls of Niagara. ~~~~~~~

^rRIGHTFUL PICTURE. The Tribune reports from a compilation of official statistics, that out of 16,000 criminals committed to the Tombs ofNew York city, the past year, over 4,000 were 21 years of agel And of these, about 800 were between the ages of nine and fifteen. A more frightful picture has never been presented to any community. How gloomy must not the future lower over the city —mighty, it is true, in wealth, in enterprise, and energy, but mighty also in wickedness. Cannot the great City of New York do something to remedy this ev'»l? Would not the thousands of dollars which the worthy Aldermen sometimes spend on one feast, erect an institution in which these youthful delinquents might bo brought back to the paths of virtue. A solemn responsibility rests UDOB tho authorities of New York.

INCIDENT IN TELEGRAPHING. As the result of the ballotings was being announced at Baltimore, yesterday a thunderstorm was prevailing in the Eastern part of the State, thereby cutting off all telegraphic communication in that direction. In order to get the news, as the only way available, Chicago, Ulinios, was hailed, and the operator there requested, when the "lightning steed', came along with the intelligence, to turn his head this way, which was promptly done and the result was, that in ten minutes after Scott was declared nominated, we had the news in this city, via Philadelphia, New York, Buffalo, Toledo, and Chicago, and thence to this place—in the meantime dropping a duplicate of it at over fifty offices on the way.—Cin. Gaz.

A FACTORY GIRL IN LUCK.—Some three years 6ince a poor factory girl working in one of the villages on the Biackfitone river, in this State, was given a sealed letter by an aunt, with a solemn injunction not to open it until she was eighteen years old. The girl was thon fifteen. On the 23d of last month being her 18th birth day, she opened Ihe letter, and found directions for her to obtain a fortune of $8,000, willed to her by the aunt who has since died. On Thursday last the fortunate girl claimed the whole amount in cash. She will probably hpve plenty of applications from young gentlemen, to be permitted to assist her in taking care of it. —Providence Mirror.

A proud man is a fool in fermentation, swelling and boiling like a poridge pot He sets his feathers like an owel, to swell and seem bigger than he is. He is troubled with an inflammation of self conceit, that renders him the man of pane-board, and a true buckram knight. He has given himself sympathetic love powders, that work upon like a dotage, and transforms him into his own mistress pays most passionate courte to his dear perfection, and worshipping spongy substances, occupying much ffpace, as feathers will stuff cushions better than things of more perfect and solid proportions.

SCOTT IN VIRGINIA.—A telegraph despatch. some days since, stated that the whig nominations were coolly received at Norfolk, VA. This is flatly contradicted by the Norfolk Beacon, which says: "The ticket is received everyhe re .with unanimity, and meets a cordial response in the heart of the people. The Old Dominion and the Old North State are here side by side, as they are united in geographical position, and, with such names on the banner of the people as Scott and Graham, we feel confident of triamph. General Scott will be elected by the largest majority that has cter btetuR lhfk£Quntrj

FREE BARTTVG.

We copy from tbe 6faahen Democrat the following letter of the Auditor of State, written in answer 10 certain inquiries:

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S!*:—'in ihe organisation of an

Association for Banking purposes under the recent act, the persons associating are .required to make a##ertificaie setting forth. X-."'

Firtt. the name of the association. Second, place of buSinOss. Third, ambunt of capital stock, not less than $50,000, and number of shares.

Fourth, names, residonce, and shares of Stockholders. Fifth, commencement and duration of the association.^

This certificate is to be approved or acknowledged, and recorded in the Clerk's Office, of the proper county, and a copy filed in the office of the Secretary of State, and a certified copy from the Secretary of State will furnish this office all the necessary evidence of the facts set forth.

The association may then deposite with the Auditor of State any ampunt of the stocks, designated in the act, not exceeding their capital stock, and will be entitled to receive their equivalent in bills for circulation. It is not the duty of the Auditor of State to enquire whether the entire amount of capital stock named in the certificate has been paid in or not, nor is there any requisition of the kind contained in the act.— It will frequently occur that a Bank will require for its business a much iess circulation than the amount of its capital, and the Auditor's duty on this point is tofurnish them the amount they demand, under the limitation of the law, and no more.

The less the circulation, in proportion to the capital, the greater is the security, to the bill-holder, and o:her creditors of the Bank, as not only are the assets of the institution pledged to the liquidation of its liabilities, but the stock-holders are individually liable, in addition, to an amount equal to their stock.

The answer, therefore, to your inquiry, is, that an association may commence business, wiihout having the whole amount of its stock capital actu ally paid in, and may^deposite with the Auditor of State just such, an amount o' stocks as they may think proper.

I am, very respectfully, ,.v_ E. W. H. ELLIS, Auditor of State.

Gen. Scott's Letter to W. R. Robinson It may be found in the appendix of Mansfield's Life of Scout '"WASHINGTON, May 29, 1846.

DEAR SIR: In reply to your kind let ter of the 8th inst., I take pleasure in saying that, gratful for the too partial es timate you place on my public services you do me no more than justice in assu ming that 1 entertain "kind liberal views towards our naturalized citizens Certainly it would be impossible for me to recommend or support any measure intended to cxclude them from a just and full participation in all civil and po litical rights now secured to them by our republican laws and institutions.

It is true, that, in a case of unusual excitement, years ago, when both par ties complained of fraudulent practices in th9 naturalization of foreigners, and when there seemed to be danger that native and adopted citizens would permanently arrayed against each other in hostile factions, 1 was inclined concur in the opinion, then avowed by leading statesmen, that some modifica tion of the naturalization laws might be necessary in order to prevent abuses, al lay strife, and restore harmony among the different classes of our people. But later experience and reflection have en tirely removed this impression, and dissipated my apprehensions.

In my recent campaign in Mexico, very largo portion of the men under my command were your countrymen Irish, Germans, &c. I witnessed with admiration their zeal, fidelity, and valor in maintaining our flag in the face of ev ery danger, vieing with each other and .our native-born soldiers it» the same ranks, in patriotism, constancy, and heroic daring. I was happy to call them brothers in the field* as I shall always be happy to salute tbem as countrymen at home.

I remain, deafsir, with great esteem, yours truly, WINFIELD SCOTt. Wst. E."ROBINSON, Esq.

Western theatricals are of rather a unique character. We clip from an Iowa paper the following notice of "the Opening of the Red Barn:"

First night of the Dancing Goat, who goes through the intricacies of a cotillon like a fellow-critter. The performance of the goat will be followed by an exhibition of the mathematical attainments of the dog Billy, a quadruped that reckons up figures like apiece of chalk, and works problems in algebra with one leg tied behind him. Admission cents. No corn taken at the door. P. S, The free list entirely excluded, except the press and the ministers of ihe gospel. jr

Miss Burdett Can its, the wealthiest heiress in the world, has been chosen a "Fellow of the Zoological Society of London." She is probably, the only lady to whom a respectful letter could be addressed, commencing.. 5Jy dear Fcl 'low."

WHOLE NT). 1034.

MR. CLAT.

The following es tract was taken from a sermon of the Rer. Theodore Clapp* of New Orleans, on Worship. "The mail lately brought us the melancholy intelligence that Hon..Henry Clay is about to sink to the grave. The last winter of his residence here, in the family of Dr. Mercer, in a private interview, I had the pleasure of listening to his sentiments on the most interesting of all subjects, religion. He said.'lbe* lieve in the truth of Christianity, though I am not certain of having experienced that change of heart which divines call rtnrtiew birth. But I trust in God and Jetus, and hope for immortality. I have not for years retired at night wiihout prayer for the blessing of Heaven,* and that, In His infinite mcrcv, he would bo pleased to prepare me for the joys of another and better world. 1 have tried tho world and found its emptiness. It can not fill and satisfy the human mind.— My dear air, how utterly disconsolate should we be without something better beyond the grave.* Instructive spec:acie! Her^ is a man prosperous and powerful, great in genius and achievements, whom the whole nation had fairly idolised for nearly half a century— whose name has floated across oceans and reached the utmost boundaries of the civilized world—who solemnly assures us that all terrestrial glories to hiro appeared less than nothing in eompari son with the mercy which Jesus Christ has revealed."

'the Agricultural Convention* The subject of an Agricultural Bureau largely occupied the attention of the National Convention of Agriculturists who have just held their sittings in this city. Opinions appear to have differed widely, both as to the desirableness of such a department, snd the means to be adopted to accomplish the objects desired. By one section, tho claims of agriculture upon the attention of the General Government were urged as equal in force to those of commerce and manufactures and a bureau was dwelt upon as best calculated to realize objects now imperfectly attained through the medium of the Patent Office, and of local agricultural societios.— Others appear to have doubted the propriety of adding to the functions of Government in a way which might paralyze local action while others, again, proposed partially to meet the exigencies of the case by creating an agricultural department in connexion with the Smithsonian Institute. We regret to team that some rather angry strife yesterday arose out of the introduction of political topics. The legitimate objects of the convention seem to have been lost sight of in the discussion of matters more properly belonging to the floor of the Capitol.— Wash. Republic.., ,',

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CANT BE FOUND.

We have been looking over fome ven erable looking copies of the WesUrn Intelligencer published at Worthinston, in this county, from 181! onward for some years. We have looked oyer these pages too see if we could find any reference to General Franklin Pierce'* exploits in the war of 1812. We hive not been able to find any accouns of himj therein, and think the Loeofocoe are mistaken in saying that he took command of the army after Gen. Pike was killed at York. One editor says ho commanded the rear guard! That was the one, if any, as he never advanced during the war far enough to get into these venerable Worthington newspapers. We think at the close of the coming campaign he will still be found in command of the rear guard and a long distance in the rear.—Ohio State Journal.

PEA SOUP.—The liquor in which a leg of mutton or a call's head has been cooked, makes good stock. Put this on to boil, slice into it a head of celery, carrot, a tarnip, with two onions boil the peas in fresh water, putting them.-in when it boils fast and, when they will mash, add tbem to the broth. With crust of bread the size of a roll. Boil for half an hour, then run through a sieve, and season to tnste.

A crowd of 2.000 persons assembled at tho pier of the Atlantic, to see Jenny -«ind off for Europe. She waved her handkerchief until out of sight mounted on the paddle box, and is said to have shed tears freely. The little steamer Jenny Lind and the great steamer Grtat Britain, as well as the Cunarder Africa saluted the Atlantic with guns as alio glided doWn the bay, and the salute of each was returned. Js#ot

"Quit spitting that nasty tobac^ on the floor, John, or I'll whallop you." La mother, why don't you speak proprly? You should have said, cease ejecting that offensive saliva of the Virinla Wefed upon the promenade, or I will administer to you a severe castiga* tion."—Exit John, a little ahead of the broom-handle.

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"Tis strang«," muttered young man, as he staggered home from a supper party, "how evil communictftions corrupt good manners.-I've been surrounded by tumblers all the evening, and now I'm a lumbUaumyself." A ?Ti -I- -rr

THE LANDLADY'S RKTORT,—A gentleman who was in arrears for several weeks' boards complained one morning at breakfast 'hat bis coffee was not settled. "You had better settle for th9 coffce and then complain."