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TBRM3 OP ADVERTISING tj»B .Sae**« Tasa* WIUI.V

HARM AO»IRI«*AT 1*«*BTIOW PBB

It was enough for you to rebuke the fliveR

vam-glorious boasting of tho foe to meet

them in the open field, and under their lh(

Rlontercj blaxed frora the mountain jnjuc^^

But one thonght mu«t not be omitted, Unlike the conquerors of history, who1

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EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

TERM3 OP SUBSCRIPTION In Aovxnca *2 00 WLTHI* TH« VlAR 2 50 AT THK BUD OR THM YXAR 3 00

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{ty LIbwtl detluctiaai fur longer time and greater p.i ee

Ediiori*'! CufTMfMiii«iice of ihe N. O Picayune. Ceil. Taylor sil Pass Christian. By a hasty note I last night informed you of Gen- TayJors near approach to this place, but in consequence of the ear- bound to say, in tendering you the hospily departure of the boat I could not fur- talities of the place, Its residents have nish you with further particulars. I will conferred on me the honor of expressing now attempt to give you a description of the sentiments, common to them all—in the reception, which I will at once say was most enthusiastic and hafmoTTions.— At about half past 8 o'clock, the magnificent steamer Oregon, Cnpt. Hiern, appear*

cd in sight, far in thedistance to the east-j emotions that defy expression on this ocward, and a rocket and gun from the boat! casion. In tendering to me the hospitalannounced, according to previous arrange itfes of the residents of Pass Christian, ment, that the Old Hero was on board.— permanent as well as temporary, you have The signal being promptly answered by a been pleased to allude in flattering terms dctacliment of young men from the Wash- to my career in Mexico. I lay no claim ingtou Artillery Company, of your citv, to praise for the success which crowned in a moment, as if by magic, the whole my exertions in the trying and sanguinaline of the beach for the distance of seven ry struggles, in which it was my lot to be milef, was lighted up with torches and engaged, between the forces under my bonfires! The effect was imposing be-! command and the common enemy of my yond description. You could have seen country* I but tried to discharge my dua pin in the road, or even on the white- ty io that country whose servant I was shelled walks of the yard of the hotel.— proud to be. Sir, the manner in which The light in the old light-house was com-'you have alluded to my brothers in arms, pletely oelipscd, and the moon, floating in on both lines of our army, has filled my the clear blue ether, paled as she looked heart with gratitude, and my eyes with down upon the glowing fires. tears. It was not d«e to me that the en-

Rockct after rocket shot gracefully up my with which I contended was vanquishTrom the approaching steamer, and gun cd, but to the brave soldiers that stood by alter gun came booming over the waters, and sustained me in times of peril. To while the cannon on shore wore answer- them belong the glory, and to them 1 freeing and rcanswering the salute in a man- |y yield all claim to the laurels that adorn ner to make (he blood lingle in one's veins, their brows. At last the Oregon reached the wharf/ "Sir, I feel sensibly the kindness and •when a committee consisting of the Hoard honor done me this ni^ht and while I canof Selectmen of Pass Christian, headed not

New Orleans, u9. "Old lloiighV' response was slior'J I

It was not your fortune to lead toils

command

•by their President, ami several gentlemen niy emotions, beg to thank you and my residing in the. hotel, went on board, and, friends around me for such a flattering being presented to (!en. Taylor, escorted manifestation." bim to the house. As the escort, with Croat preparations are being made for "Old Zack" at the bead, proceeded along the hall to-morrow night. We hope to the extensive wharf and up the hill, thro' see a crowd from your city, as well as -admiring lines of old and young, girls and from Mobile and the various watering plabovs, ladies and gentlemen, the shouts of .fs adjacent. The citizens of the Pass -welcome and the hurras of joy that arose nnd of Harrison county generally are getfrom a thousand throats, were almost ting up a grand pic nic and barbecue in •deafening. At length the old soldier was honor of fieu. Taylor, to come off on Frhushered into the spacious saloon of the |ay and Saturday next, and to which evholel, which was filled with his fair conn- ery body is invited. People from the try women, to greet hi-n wiih their smiles surrounding country are coming in to ami sparkling eyes, and was formally wel- take part in these nierry-makings. You "coined in a truly appropriate and eloquent shall be kept duly adwised of what transaddress by William C. Micou, Esq, of

pires

From the Urn Grande to the Aroostook, effect to the already imposing scene perthere is no truo American heart that does fecilv indsperibable. In a word, Captain not throb with pride at the mention of litem did all in his power—as he always your name, that is not elated at the recol- |0es— to gratify the public and his nnmerleciion of your victories. The triumphs

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oneircle llio brows of other lenders and to be Trtcketl Aisniu. crown with honor their gallant followers.

At this, I am sure none rejoice moro sin- -,# |,0 supported Polk and Dallas, b-*c«use verely than yourself. They were all of their names were associated as champions of them children of your country, and the the tariff* of '42. recollect the cruel trick patriot ever rejoices his conntiv has soiwhich was perpetrated upon them. The many sons worthy of their sires, studied effort* of the locofoco leaders to ...i.. i._ ,i chouse front on the question of Protection,

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ry that surrounds your deed*, was nol sought but came Unbidden. She led not, but surely followed ynur march.

When you reflect that the tree of martial renown is ever planted in blood, it is with the sublime consciousness that no heart poured out its blood, no wife or mother was bereft, no orphan thrown upon a pitiless world, no maiden's bosom stricken with desolation, to accomplish a selfish purpose. The fallen are their country's martyrs, not yours. They are deaf to the voices of praise but, in doing honor to the survivors, their country recalls their fate wiih a tear, and none with truer, deeper sympathy than yourself.

Thus much, General, we have felt

which they all join, while bidding you a warm and hearty welcome. Reply of General Taylor, "Sir—1 find myself overwhelmed with

language suitably to express

during General Taylor's stay among

cannot

•explicit, and to the point. 1 enclose for praise to Capt. iliern for the style in publication both the address of Mr. Micou which he conducted affairs on board his •and the reply of the General: boat. Besides the beautiful flight of rftck-

Jlddrr.ss of I I'm. Micou, 7?sjr. jets to which I have alluded, as the beauti—Great deeds make all his f„| Oregon neared the wharf she displavrounirymen the friends of their doer.—•

close my letter without a word

three magnificent blue lights, giving an

ut friends. If. A. L.

won by a valiant soldiery under vonr skil-1 p. S. 1 have just learned that the ful leadership, have been seited as the medal voted by Congress to Gen. 'IJpylor property of the nation, and every slate f„r |u, brilliant victory of Montery is to boasts of her sons, who stood with you be presented to the gallant old boldiertoal Resaca, stormed with you at Monterey, morrow evening at the opening of the and drove, back with von at Angostura, ball. The presentation is to be made the pride o( Mexican chivalry, their brav- through Chas. Harrod, Esq. of Now Orest and their best. leans, to whom it was intrusted by the

Secretary

consummation a career of victory so glo- jn Washington. riously begun. You reaped a rich harvest of renown, but enough remained to

of War, when Mr. llarrod was

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Th(J dcccfVed

...

working men of Pennsvlv#-

lhe

8 of mcmbcreo

th#l p#r(T who hire #low t0

wall of stone on their plains and in tho (crests of their country as to break down our gorges of their mountains, and to teach tariff policy for the purpose of introducing them that with every advantage of posi- free trade principles to aggrandize Great Brition, defences and numbers, thev could The following canl, which we find in not withstand the discipline *nd impetu-

American could so far forget the in-

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cs.ty of the American soldiery. I hough not present at the battles which

TERRE-IIAUTE,

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mcnis of thousands of the abused and de

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our armies triumphantly fought from the|t0 js called the Democratic par'r, feel Gulf to the city of Mexico, it was your called upon to state that we voted for Polk spirit and your success which struck ter- land Dallas in 1S14, upon the assurance of the ror to the inmost soul of the enemy, while papers and leaders of the party, (particularly they fired the heart and nerved the arm of »v*1

dersigne«l. formerlv belonging

thc5r

... _r .the Tariff of 42. are now fully satisfied

«rcrj. Amnion solJicr cm ,K.o. wilfully .nJ kno^in,!, d.fame. 1 he gates of era ruz ami an

cejrM^ noion

Juan, the impregnable, fell not at the Tariff bill being repealed, but from finding sound of the trumpet, but shrunk oack af- those who published in their papers, profrighted at the enraptured shout from the claimed on the stump, and carried on their lines, which rose on thc news of the glo- banners—"Polk, Dallas. Shunk and the Tarrious Buena Vista, Amid .11 the fierce iff of lS42^-a« now denouncinRit, and

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from the fact of that very

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peak the handwriting on the wall, and told |jsj, jnteirsts that was their fault—if they the inevitable doom of the city of the Mon- do to again, it will be oure. texumas.

But, General, we meet and address you not to weary you with praise. That we should speak of your deeds is our pleas ure and your pririlege. We know how generously yu» divided the honors with your bravo ioldier# and officer*, and we feel that the division only increase# your own share of renown,

^e j0 fa*or of Kng-

TERENCE BRADY. THOMAS O'RRINK. JOHN CUNNINGHAM, PETER BOYLB, JOSEPH GILL,

Holitdayaburg. Sept. 1st, 1843,

A Paris journal, which stated that a prisoner under sentence of death had at. templed suicide, fir*t by pobon, «nd then by knilV, added "medical astistanee being

subdued to govern, who fought to spread promptly administered, he i* mm out of the terror of their names nnd elevate them, danger, and tomorrow wiU undergo the selves to rank, and power and fame, you

tf)Ufnce

of the law"

ihe citizen soldier simply performed the duty assigned by your country. THRe*T.-*-ff you Hoo't give me a p*nny," flsli ambition, no pf*rwnal nivn ^mini hopeful to

your march, or nerved your arm to inflict, bor'thai'a got the meitlca, tod I'll go and a deeper blow on tho eoctn^, Thc |lo-1 ici» 'cm—so I will,"

hit

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know

Read lhe follo*vinp.

To the Editor of thc Bangor (Me.) Whig and Courier. There is not perhaps a town in the United Stiles where the nomination of Gen. Taylor ss a candidate

for

the Presidency, ia more ac

ceptable to the true hearted whigs, than here in Mansel, isolated as we are on this island of the sea. ...

Mansel is a new town, incorporated by the Legislature of this State, June 3,1848—it being that part of the island of Mount Desert which lies stretched out to the South and West of a chain of Mountains running Eist and West, separating it from the town of Mount Desert. But here General Teylor is known and loved for his humanity towards a family residing in Mount Desert.

Ezra D. Goti, a young man of that town, being several years since accidentally in New Orleans, out of employment, was induced by a love of military sh&w to join the Americsnarmv as a dragoon, then quartered at Natchitoches under Gen. Taylor. His father, sickly and infirm man, and his mother, a woman* of strong affections, though far from being wealthy, were pious people.— They looked upon a soldier's life as one, not only of exposure to hardships, sickness and death, but one accompanied by temptation, sin, and crime of all descriptions. When they learned that their only son had become a soldier in a Southern clime, their grief was irreconcilable. Numerous petitions and letters were sent from the most respectable sources in this vicinity, stating to the War Department, the sickness of the father, and lhe grief of the mother, and praying for the release of her son. But all in vain. In vain did the Hon. John Fairfield and Shepherd Carey use their influence to linve young Gott discharged and sent home to his afflicted parents. The mother ceased not her efforts for the restoration of her beloved son and in the winter season left her family in the care of her friends and started for Washington.— On her arrival there she waited on the President and Secretary of War, and with the atfaction and grief which only a mother can feel, pleaded for an only son's release. But here again disappointment was her fate.— She was compelled to return home without obtaining any encouragement, and on landing at home she found her neighbors just conveying to the gravQ a beloved daughter, at which augmentation of her grief, the afflicted woman sank almost into despair.

After the battles of the 8th and 9th ofMay 1846, Mrs. Gott heard that Gen. Taylor was as remarkable for his humanity as he wss for his bravery, and therefore ventured to wiite the following letter:

MOUNT DESERT. June 17. 1846.

GEN. TA^LOU—Dear Sir—Permit a distressed female to address you on a subject which lies near her heart and that is to plead with you for mv son, my only son, Ezra D. Gott., company C. 2d dragoons. His fathers health is so poor that I am afraid he cannot stand it long, and his desite is to see his son oirce more. We have tried every method to get him clear hut in vain.

Nov. 24ill 1844, I went on boatd a small schooner bound to Washington^ distance of eight hundred miles leaving a helored daughter at the point of death. My feelings at this time can be better imaeined than described without even a female to accompany me under the trying circumstances. We had a rough passage of twenty-fire days— The first week out we encountered a tremendous gale on Nantucket shoals, and we all expected to be los'. a vessel near us went on shore, and every man on board perished on the next day we experienced another gale, and I really thought that the waves would swallow us up. The distressed situation of my family rushed into my mind, but still God supported me, and saved frorti a Waterv grave. On arriving at Washington, 1 called on President Tyler. He appeared ve*. ry kind, and thonght that the Secretary would discharge him {my son.) But the Secretary refused, and appeared unconcerned about the matter. I then felt as though I should never see home again, and started bv land without a fiiend to accompany me, and under the disappointment had theft met with. When I got within four miles of my home, I received lhe melancholy intelligence of my daughter's death. I then felt that my last hopes were blighted. I settled down almost into despair. My pillow can Witness to tears of heartfelt griefv But on the present Secreta* ry a taking the place he now fills, hope again revived, and hearing that on the 6th of January the Secretary had left it with you to decide, and had authoriaed you to discharge him. and hearing of your brave acts defending our country, I will venture on your kindness to plead with vou for an honorible discharge of our son, knowing that the brave have the most sympathy. In so doing you will confer the greatest earthly blessing on a bereaved family.

So I wait between hope and despair to hear the result. I am very respectfully, Your obedient servant,

JANE ft. GOTT.

The contents of this letter touched the old Generals heart. He did not enquire to know whether Mrs. Gott was a rich ladv, or Mr. Gott a gentleman of influence. It was e* nough for him to know that ii was in his power to relieve the distressed, and although he was preparing to march against Monterey and needed all his well drilled troops yei he immediately directed the following reply:

HEADQUARTERS ARMT or OCCUPATION, MATAMORAS, Julv 21 1846. MADAM:—Your letter to Gen. Taylor of June 17, in which you request the discharge of your son private E*ra D. Gott, company 2d dragoons, was this day received. This case was bronght to the Generals attention in January last but owing to the great want of enlisted men, it was nol deemed practicable to grant his discharge. Now, however, I have the pleasure to inform you that orders for his discharge have been issaed and will take effect immediately. It may be a satisfaction to his family and friends to be informed that private Gott has participated creditably ia the recent service of the army on the frontier. 1 am Madam, very respectfully.

Your obedient actnen', W. W. H. BLISS, Asst. Adj't General.

Mra. Jane R. Goti, Mt. Desert, Me. On receiving this letter Mrs. Gott was so much overcome on reading it that she fell to the floor. But by the application of proper restoratives waa restored. Young Qoit w»s in Capt. Tbotnpaon'a scouting p»r'y. who «raa sent by General Taylor up the Rio Grande was among the first who encountered the en. emy. (MI were surrounded by more than forty times their own numbers and loaing one-!reeled fourth of their number* in killed and wounded, the remainder were taken and imprisoned at Ma'atnoras.and subsequently etchaiig. ed trtd soon returned home. The yo«»«g min although democrat, declares Gen. Taylor to be a sua remarkable for humanity and be

pCDotcb to politics, (Cbucation, Agriculture, ®1)C iitarkcts, Current 3fcros, $l)t Arts anil Sricnccs, Citcratnrc, ©metal 3ntelligcitrc, &r?&r.

nevolence, as for his courage and skill, ss he had repeated opportunities of witnessing.— And although he is often beset by Cassites here telling him not to rots for General Taylor, still his own judgment tells him, and he is a man who reads a great (eal, that General Taylor is the very best man that can be found lor our next President. D.

ARRIVAL OF THE ACADIA!

Seven days later from Europe*

A letter from the officers of the steamer United States, states that she had returied to Southampton, having damaged her ondenser.

The Queen of England addressed Parfiiment from the throne on the 5th instant, and then started on a visit to Scotland.

Ireland continued in a tranquil state.1 Lsmartine has made a public defeute against charges of Cavaignac, and the btter was compelled to deny anv intention o'suppressing the ConstVutiond newspaper This journal and La Prcsse contained furbusattacks against the government, in spiie of the declaration of Cavaignac, that he would not allow the intentions of the Republican government to be impeached.

The Bonapartists were moving vilh a view to elect Louis Bonaparte to the Fresidency. The Austrians, having enforcedheavy contributions on the city of Parma, t» which the inhabitants refused to submit, th»y commenced pillaging lhe city. The inhabitants commenced running, and the tocsin was sounded, but a battle was arrested by the women and children forming. Furnituie and other missiles were thrown from the windows of the houses upon the Austrians. The result is not stated.

Schleswlgand Holstein have refused to acknowledge the armistice negaiated by the Prussians, in the Germanic confederation.

The French Government had received despatches from Arago, the French Minister at

Berlin, announcing the acceptance bv Aus-!1

tria, of the mediatidb of France and England for the settlement of the Italian question. Italy was every where greatly excited, and constant tumults were taking place.

Coimncrcinl.

LIVERPOOL, Sept. 9.—Grain has declined nearly to the extent of the recent advance^—. Corn, 33s. to34».—the market dulk Wheat 28*. to 31s. [This must be a mistake,]— Flour unchanged and dull.

Cotton i» in good demand. Sales for the week, 26,730 tales, and closing stead v.--Sales of Mobile upland at 44 Ortemta 48 there are f.iir imports. Sules of provisions limited* Lard is brisk, and lies advanced Is per cwt. Bacon is dull, and market firm. Money is easv—Consols closed at 80 to 853 and 86.

CINCINNATI. Sept. 25.-—The river ia rising.

NEW

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xo UXDERSTAND TBli TBOK PBISCIP1.M OF THEQOVKBNMBBT 1 THE* C1HIEB OCT 1 ASK SOTH1NO HOIS. Last Word» oj HarrtSOn.

VIGO COUNTY, INDIANA, OCTOBER

that he may be free to carry out the wishes ».

of the^people as expressed by tbe.r represen-

U'i^He

if the whigs succeed in giving to ihe country

the principles of lhe J""ff"

Personal

NEW YORK, Sept. 25.

The steamer Acadia arrived at Boston yesterday, having left Liverpool oa the 9th instant. She brings seven days laiyf advices from Europe.

The manufacturing districts in England arc more active and the prospect encourag-

in&

The weather is more favorable and the h»rvestinghad commenced. The potato disease was less alarming.

pTopoun

Yoftft. Sept. 25.—A telegraphic des

patch from London, forwarded in private letters, says that on Saturday the 9th. corn advanced 3s. and wheat 21 and there were sales of corn at 33s: to 36s. per quarter, end sales of Sour at 34s. per bairel-Mhe market firm.

Letters from Liverpool say it is unsafe to speculate as to the future prospects of the Grain market. Th»*y say that foreign supplies will be required) but not to a great extent, or at the famine rates of last year*— Meal is worth £9 10s. to £10 5s. per ton.-—• Bacon is held firmlv above the views of buyer^ and especially Hams, which are ranging at 25s. to 28s. per cwt., and canvassed at 30 to 33s.

Good Reasons.

Governor Johnson, of Pennsylvania, gives the foHowing twelve reasons for suppoitiiig sands who crowded around the triumphal procession, some of the women and children might probably be injured. It is possible that Gen'l. Taylof may be ignorant of some of the points of etiquette, purely conventional, established by what is called the Fashionable world. I have not,

Gen. Taylor: 1. He will be bound by the Constitution, and by the Constitution as it is expounded end explained by the judiciary of the United States. 2. He will be bound to t-»ke for his guide in liis administration of the National Govern ment, the rules and doctrines established and however, observed in him any such want both in manners and held by our first Presidents. I of knowledge, and, 3. He will enter office without pledges—

feelin2t 8h0uld

will not attempt to influence the has a slight impediment in his utterance, action of Congress by foreshadowing his own (it is very slight, however biU more I peculiar notions on mooted questions of policy, farther than required by the Constitution, nor will he permit his cabinet to do so. 5. He will not embarrass the action of the people's representatives, or defeat their will by the exercise of the veto po wer, other than in cases of extreme hasty legislation, or clear violation of the Constitution. 6. He will faithfully carry out th^Eishes of the people as expressed through resentatives on lhe subject of the Tan

7. He will not veto or prevent the passage iant or rapid in its exercise, but it is of laws passed by Congress in reference lo acute and discriminating. Ofallthemcn Slavery, or the improvement of rivers and whom I have known, none has been more harbors, or any other matter that constitu- conspicuous than Gen. TAYLOR for "rfo-

tionally belongs to them to settle. 8. \\e will prevent and overthrow all schemes and plans for the conquest of other nations to these States.

9. He will prevent war, because, having marked by good practical common sense, truly toiled through its desolating walk, and You will naturally inquire what are his witnessed its sad havoc of the fireside, and attainments how far he has furnished hearth-stone of bis fellow man. he feels that himself with material for thought? And it is an evil constantly to be avoided, unless j,ere

vice, be never f-iled to perform all bis duties who speak disparaemely of his under..tandwell and faithfully. ing. His studies have been chicfly in histo» II. He will proscribe no man for a con--jy. 1 have been told by some of his officers, acientioua difference of opinion being a lov-

er of liberty of thought himself, be can afford

to tolerate it in othets. 12. He will, through bis great popularity, be enabled to govern our country without the aid of organ* or irresponsible cabal*— but being the President of the people. io the in alone responsible for his actions, without a cringing subserviency to pUiformf, eto misguide instead of informing the public mind.

A philanthropic, down baa so much

of the milk of bum»n kindness in his composition, that be is afraid to go out in tbuoder storm, lest be should torn sour.

Character or General

Taylor.

heard speak of hiin from personal knowledge. We are not at liberty to name the writer, but we can state that he is a gen-

Nat. Intelligencer.

LOUISIANA, September 11, 1848. MY DEAR Sir :—It affords me pleasure to comply with your request that I would communicate to you the opinion which a personal acquaintance with Gen. Taylor has induced me to form of his character. I think I know him well and, without reference to recent public events, both in Mexico.and at home, which have placed him conspicuously before the country, I shall speak of thc traits which distinguish him as a man. As you well know I keep aloof from the strife of parties the heat and dust of the political arena have no charms for me and you must therefore take my estimate of the General's character as being that merely of an humble individual, who, with some opportunities of observation, has contemplated the man, without associating him with either the battle-field or Presidential chair.

I have been sometimes not a little amused by the question, very seriously

de(1, whether Gen'l. Taylor was

not a perfect clown in his manners. I doubt not that his soubriquet of "Rough and Ready'' has, on this point, created mistake. W^hile with the Army, and especially in the field, he lived (as I learn from friends who were with him) very much as his soldiers did all had something to do more important than studying the graces of the toilet. His external appearances, therefore, Was "rough" enough and 1 think it quite probable that at Palo Alto or Buena Vista he might, as to tlui outWard man, have been mistaken for one of bis baegage teamsters. I have spen him at his own home, when he reminded me of a plain honest New England farmer in his working dress- But "rough," in any other sense than that of accommodating his apparel to his employment, he is not. I have seen him, in his military undress, receive officially the City authorities and various Deputations in New Orleans, and his deportment on these occasions was unaffected, modest and dignifipd. He has the element of all trne courtesy in the kindliness of his nature for, though constitutionally brave, he has yet much of the sensibility and tenderness of woman's nature when he looks on human sufTeringt I remember that when he was received in New Orleans, on his return from Mexico, with all the honors that the State and City could offer, he seemed insensible to the tribute rendered to himself, in his apprehension that, among the thon-

call him a gentleman.

nol a man

jf.'

repea of the Term act of lo46 he will sane*

lion their legislation.

of manV words this

ffom

apprehend, from the natural modesty of his disposition, He is a man of thought and action, rather than of speech. When, however, he does speak, he expresses himself in words, well-chosen, and always to the point. In familiar intercourse of private friendship he is less reserved, and, in such circumstances, his character rep- will be most highly appreciated. *nd

hi, intellectual powers, his mind

Jg far abf)Ve (}|e common or(ler.

Its di8:

linguishing characteristic is sound judge-

menl-

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8h"",d

deem ,l e,U

ing his own thinking," Possessed of a strong clear head, he reasons himself into his conclusions, and they are invariably

oecesaity rej««ires i»s existence. great mistake prevails. General AY LOR \0 He will administer the government

,jn fa the case of his manners)

faf roore informalinn

(ern

(1.rived

.rred with him lor years on onr Wei-

frontier that all his leisure there was

devoted to reading h«story and that the his*

1848. VOL. VII. NO. 42.

del of all that was truly great and good:!

he has studied his character thoroughly,

The letter which we give below, was and I doubt if there be an incident of upon one day by a country dealer from written by a gentleman who has long en-} Washington's life, with which he is not Vermont, who wished to dispose of his joyed the pleasure of an intimate person-j familiar. He certainly is like liiin in horse. He was one of those distinctive al acquaintance with General Taylur. —j possession of the same clear, deliberate characters peculiar to the section, with a It was written at the request of a friend, exercise of judgement, and tlie same inwho has placed it in onr hands for publi- flexible integrity of purpose. I never cation. It accords with all our own im- knew a man whom I believed, in the broadpressions of the General's character, and est sense of the word, to be more perfectwilh the opinions of all whom we have ly honest than General Taylor.

While on the subject of this under-

standing, I am reminded of the statements

tleman widely known for his piety and TAYLOR'S despatches were not written by

talents, whose name, if given, would command universal confidence in the truth and sincerity of his statements. With that conscientiousness which distinguishes him, he has been careful not to give too high a coloring to his portrait, for in a private note he says ''1 fear I have not made what you wished, but 1 was afraid to let my heart pour its tricklings out of the end of my pen, lest my eulogy should have made readers distrust me as too partial."

There is one trait of character, which, if not regulated by fairness and good sense, may easily become a striking defect in any man. If from any cause Gen. TAYLOR should err, I think it would probably be from this. I allude to the tenacity with which minds that can calmly think themselves into opinions adhere to the deliberate conclusions they have formed. The tenacity may become mere obstinacy. I have no right to say, from experience or observation, that Gen. TAYLOR would thus err. But this* much I can affirm that no mere pursuasion or entreaty of friends, and no abuse or threats of foes, will induce hiin to swerve from his settled convictions of what is right, or in other words, of what is hid duty. lirason builds his convictions up nothing but reason will ike them down. If convinced that he is wrong, I believe hiin to be honest enough to say so, and to act accord inifly.

In domestic life and its varied duties Gen. TAYLOR shines pre-eminently and, to sum up my opinion of him in a few word?, he is an unpretending, straightforward, strong-minded, "warm-hearted, truthful, and honest man and whether he be made President or not, will not affect my opinion to me he will be, as he always has been, upright ZACHARY TAYLOR. Yours, truly.

Life of nn Gililor.

A clever writer in the New York Tribune, who speaks from experience thus describes the habits and labors of an editor of a daily paper:

As a genetal thing, the habits of the journalist are very tegular he being regularly employed till two o'clock in the morning, and rising at tMi the next day to breakfast on hard eggs mdcold biscuit. As to "domestic felicity," "keeping wholesome hotH*(" and all that sort of things he has read of them, to be sure-—but so he has of the diamond valley in Sinbad—and that's ell he ever knnws about them. His wife and children get perhaps a glimpse of hirn, for the first lime in the week on Saturday morning, provided the foreign steamer does not (which it generally does) happen to arrive on that day,

His brain* from the effects of constant pumping and squeezing, is very much in the condition of a well surked orange, through which dribble an ocean of the highly concentrated essence ofold newspapers, in "one weak, washy, everlasting flood." L*w, cookery, political and moral ethics, engineer* ing. war. water melons, trem-ndous squashes, and farmers' clubs, daguerreotypes, wash ing machines-—are all Irgiiitnaf? subjects of his pen and some of the finest things he does are upon the incalculable advantages of the baby-jumper and the danger of a national debt. Pnysic, architecture, music and millinery, are also topics upon which he is completely at home and as to reviewing books, cimrvoyance is no touch to him."

Mr. Stevens of Georgia. The Whigs of Georgia held a great mass meeting at Atalania last we-k, and among those present was Mr. Sicvens, who was re« cently wounded in a rencontre with Judge Cone. The correspondent of the Auguati Constitutionalist, a locof»co paper says

It is impossible to give an adequate description of the enthusiasm that pervaded that assembly when Stevens, being loudly and repeatedly called for, rose up before them. A pallor even greater then usual seemed lo rest on the siinken cheek or that remarkable man. remarkable in being the idol, before which his party fall down in almost adoration. V*at is the influence that he wields, and f-arful th? responsibility which rests upon his shoulders. Never have I seen such wild excitement pervade a multitude, as when his almost feminine^ voice was heard. Whenever a banner with his name was met. all others were forgotten, and the welkin rung wiih repealed shouts of Stevens Stevens!! The chief men of his party seemed lo regarJ bim as the soul of the meeting.

Mr. Stevens made no speech, bein? too weak 1 preaum**. 11* told an anecdote, made the application and set down,cautioning the meeting to remember to vote for old "Zack.''

A FNEKCU BEDSTEAD FOR OLD ZACK. —Tha following humorous resolution was adopted at a Wine meeting in New York on Mondav evening—

EcsoUedx That if the conqueror of the Rio Grande anil Buena Vista, "has not slept*' as his enemies say. "in a civilised bed for fofiy years*'—it because he has been keeping watch and ward in the service of his country and it is quite time that he should have a cltahCe at ofte of jhose French bedsteads in the White House, which were placed hcfe by hi* democratic competitors for the Presiden-

tory of our own country had received his jc^" particular attention! this I believe is true.} •-Anii'prtke-voHr-nose-into-other-remember havin* seen, some weeks ago. .,.bu,.il|(.M.,uiiety" now co„«i*t* a newspaper paragraph «iwh«*. the^ I Lrlv a doiett member*, says the ter traced a resemblance to WASHINGTON

in General TAYLOR. 1 was not aware.]

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that such a resemblance had occurred to ~===,. other*, but ii had made a strong impres- A leveller perceiving twn' crows flying sinn upon me long ago. The truth is)side bv side, ea\d, "Ay. that is just at that General TAYLOR lone 6*«*d his it should be. h&te to »ee one crow over eyes on General WASHINGTON as tlie mo-! another.'^

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A Capita! lIof«e Story.

jocose Boston auctioneer, was called

countenance strangely indicative of both simplicity aud shrewdness. "1 say," said he "I .vant to see tha auctioneer that auctions ofl" horses here on Saturday."

made in some of the papers that General

hiinself. To me such a statement is ridiculous and those who make it must be sadly ignorant of both the character and inind of Gen. TAYLOR. Rest assured that he is quite equal to the production of all the official reports to which his name is attached and in this State there is abundant evidence of the fact to be found in numerous privale letters which were unquestionably written by him.

I am the individal," said the auction-

eer, "what can I do for vou

"Well, I've got a horse I wanted to to sell, provided I can get enough for him don't want nothing more than his value neither. He's a good one, though just now he'a a leelle thin but I reckon he ought to sell perty smartly." "Very good will you have him advertised?" "Well, I guess I don't know about that. What do you ax

dollar first insertion fifty cents

for every time after." "Thai's tew dollars for three times I reckon that you may put him in the newspaper once stranger, and after that let him alide." ••Very good: what color is he?" "Rather a dark brown than otherwise." "Is he sound!" "Sound Oh, sound as a dollar— shouldn't like to warrant him, though!" "All right I'll advertise and sell him on Saturday. Have your 'critter' at the mart by 12 o'clock." "I jest want to tell, Mr. Auctioneer, I should like to have the aniin 1 limited at fifteen dollars, but you may let him go for five." afc "Exactly, and you won't talwft great deal more than is offered for him, will you!" "Well, no, I'm not dispnsitioned to be hard, anyhow, I calculate not."

Saturday came, and one dollar and a half was bid for the animal brought up by the horse dealer. "Go on gentlemen, I have only one dollar and a half bid for the horse, how much more do I hear One dollar and a half only is offered for the animal before you. One dollar and a half—going going" "Sell him, sir, he's dying!" whispered the Vermont horse dealer into the ear of the knight of the hammer. "Gone!" shouted the auctioneer, and down went the old horse at a dollar and a half.

After the sale, the horse dealer was tho first one up at the desk to settle. Well, I reckon it won't lake long to settle up this little trade of mine about the horse," said be. "Not long," said the clerk, "there's your account of sale, you have just to pay us fifty cents more than the horse brought." "/Vlitical rfe-struction!" exclaimed the Vermonter, with a humorous affection of astonishment. Then with a satisfied manner he continued,

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cheap enough! there's a fifty cent piece. Cheap Enough! I couldn't gin him away nt no price, and it would have cost tew dollars and a half to bury him. Jest half a dollar saved. Good morning, Mr. Auctioneer. Cheap enough!"

PLEDGES—GEN. TAYLOR—GEN. WASII» INOTON—GEN. JACKSON.—Our opponents are taking extraordinary pains to excite their followers against Gen. Taylor because he refuses to furnish them with a series of pledges as lo what he will do», anil what he will not do, if elected to lhe Presidency. In thus refusing, he has but done as General Washington and General Jackson did before him. We have great respect for Washington's examples, and we presume thai the Locofocos have some for Jackson's.

Gen. Washington, in a letter to Gen. Lincoln, in 1780, wrote as follows: "Should il become inevitibly necessary for me to go into the chair of government, I have determined to go free from all positive engagements of every nature whatsoever. This is the answer I have already given to a multiplicity of applications and I have assigned, as the true reason of my conduct, the predominant desire I had of being at liberty to act with' sole reference to justice and the public good.''

So has Gen. Taylor written to all per* sons, and in answer to all public assemblages. We cannot approve the one and condemn the oilier.

The Locofocos seem to have forgotten that Gen. Jackson pursued this identical course, when he was first brought out for the Presidency, To he sure, there was a very wide difference afterwards between his professions and his pmctice. Here is an extract from a letter which he wrote in I825t

IlERttifACE, Feb. 28, 1825.

Sir: I

have thc honor to receive your

Excellency's letter of the 30th ult., endorsing resoluiions of the Senate of Indiana, adopted, as it appears, with a view of ascertaining my opinions on certain political topics. The respect I entertain for the Executive and Senate of your Statq ex'-lude from my mind the idc a that

Unfriendly disposition directed the interrogatories propounded, But 1 will oon« fpss my regret at "jeing fur ceil by this sentiment itj depart in the smallest degree fr.,m (hat determination on which I h'.ce always acted (which was to refuse to answer such inquiries.)

ANDREW JACKSON.

•SPICY.—Scolding is the pepper of matrimonial life. The ladies are the peppe? boxes,

A little scolding now and than, l» retUhed by ll» of msq.

"Your friendship is dear to me," as the merchant said when he had lo pay an indorsement fur bis neighbor,