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BY A. F. CUNNINGHAM. J
“ ON WA HD,”
[VOLUME 1. —-NO. 109.
TUES DAY MORNING, JUNE 2, 1846.
PUBLISHED TRI-WEEKLY.
Corner of High and Crawford sisPorts
mouth, Va.
terms of the new era.
To subscribers, NINE CENTS PGR WEEK, pay.
ulib to the Carrier, to whom alone they are re
pojjiblo for the amount duo at tho expiration of
he week.
When sent by mail the terms are $5 for twelve
nioi I ha, #2 50 for six months, #125 for three
mo ilhs.
TERMS OF THH OLD DOMINION, (WEEKLY. )
One copy #2 per year—by Mail.
Ry the Carrier, #2 50.
$(j»To be paid in advance.
KW BOOK STORE.—School .Classical and
Miscellaneous Hooks, Stationery, sold by
It. WEBSTER, one door North of the Crawford
Houso, Portsmouth, Va.
DANIEL 8. CHERRY, Manufacturer and
Dealer in Stoves. Iron, Copper and I'm Ware,
Sic., Sic., Corner of High and Crawford streets,
Portsmouth, Va. j,,n 13
S WHEELER, Attorney and Counsellor at
• Law, Portsmouth, Va.
{j[J- Office in Rourke’s New Building, High street,
where he will be pleased to see all persons having
business In the lino of his profession. Sep IS °
lIT 1L LIA M WOOD W ARdT Not .»ry’~Puh
lie and Scrivener, Genet a 1 Agent, Convey
ancer, and Collcctoi, will attend to all business en
trusted to his care with promptness and despatch.
(» Office on Wide Water Sti cet, head of Roa
noke Square. July 8
ROBERT BELL. Wholesale and Retail Hat
ami Cap Store, Sign of the Panther, High
tract, Portsmouth Va.
HBUFF, Chemist, corner of High and Mid
• (lb streets, Portsmouth, Vn,
JOHN COCKE it CO., Dealers in Foreign
and Domestic Dry Goods, High street, near
Middle street, Portsmouth, Va.
CHARLES II. HEINIT’SII, Agent, Drug
gist and Apotcc-iry,and Dealer in Paints, Oils,
Dyestuffs, ^tc., High street, Portsmouth. Va.
ED. HAYNES, Wholesale and Retail Fur
♦ niture Warehouse, corner of High and Mid
dle streets, Portsmouth, Va.
F HOFFMAN, Boot ami Shoes Matiufnctur
. or, south of the Market, Crawford sheet,
Portsmouth. Va
N
STEPHEN JAMES, Wholesale and Retail
Dealer in Family Groceries, Wines, &c., Mar
tet S |U«re, Portsmouth, Va.
JA$. A. SPALDING, Manufacturer and Deal
er in Gutta, Rifles, Pistols, and every other or
tide in the Sporting line, Sign of the Mammoth
Gun, High street, Portsmouth,' Va.
IX7ILLS «fc CO., Wholesale Grocers and Coin
Vv mission Merchants, cast end of High street,
Portsmouth, Va.
J WILLS, Wholesale Grocery a nil Coininis*
sion Store, Commerce street, Norfolk, Va.
WILLIAM UIH1J, Wholesale and Retail
Hat and Cap Store, cast aide Market Square,
Norfolk, Va.
I^ERGUSON & MILIIADO—Lumber, Coal,
and general Commission business. Wide Water
stcet, Norfolk, Va.
MRS. FANNY GODWIN, can accommo
date a few single gentlemen, and a gentle
man and his wife with Hoard, on moderate terms.
For her ability to give satisfaction, sbn would refer
to any who have hoarded with her. Residence on
County street, between Court and Dinwiddic fits.
Transient Hoarders taken by the day or week.
April 24
Boarding house.—Mas. sa«ah g«ant,
would respectfully call the attention of Hoard
ers and Transient Persons to her large and com
modiouH ilouso, situated in <hc most pleasant pai t
of Port amouth, at the lower terminous of Court
street, near the water, commanding a full view of
the harbor and shipping. Mrs. G. is desirous of
obtaining at ew genteel Hoarders, to'whom she
feels certain she will give entire satisfaction. Her
Haths are fitted up, in neat style, and their use are
free to her Hoarders. Terms moderate.
N. B. Two small Houses on Glasgow street for
Rent for the next year. Enquire as above.
Oct 1
Cl RUSHED AND POWDERED SUGAR,
J can be had by (he retail'at
L. K. THOMAS’,
March 21 West side Markc Square.
WHISKEY.—200 bbls New Orleans Rectified
WHISKEV, momently expected per schr Sa
rah Francis, from New Orleans. J. WILLS.
March 21
M
GLASSES—20 hlids Cuba, Muscovado, Porto
Kicoaiul Martinique MOLASSES, fur sale by
March 21 * J. WILLS.
IftRESII ARRIVALS OF TOBACCO.—
500 butts and boxes of various well known
brands of Pound Lump Honey Dew Tobacco,‘re
ceived within the last ten days, and for sale on
pleasing terms by J. WILLS.
March 21
C1IDER.—A superior article of NEWARK CI
J DER can bo had by the retail at.
L. K. THOMAS’,
March 5 West side Market Square.
(lODEY’S LiA.JL»Y;’» UUUtt. lor April re
J ceivcd by W. H. II. HODGES 6c CO.
April 15 _ _
OEI) AIM'LK BRANDY.—2 bbls Mo of
Wight 11KANDY, 1 years old. For sale by
March 14 THOS. BROOKS. Jr.
IjMlESH TEAS.—Just received a large assort
ment of the different kinds of TEAS from the
celebrated Canton Tea Company of New York.—
These Teas arc said to be far superior to any yet
offered to the public. For ale at the Ding Store,
Sign of the Uig Mortar. C. II. IIEINI'I SII,
April 4 Agent.
uF.sJI FJLoVv ER SBEDS.-Daily cxncct
ing, a handsome assortment of FI.OWER
SEEDS. These Seeds will be entire new varieties,
neatly labelled, and put up with great rare.
Jan 29 CI1AS. 11. IlEINITSII, Agent.
BOOKS FOR PRESENTS.—a variety of
elegant and beautiful BOOKS for rale at tbc
New Book Store, at from 25 to 50 per cent < heaper
th in the usual prices. N. B. WEBSTER,
i bJW _
SCHOOL BOOKS.—All the popular SCHOOL
BOOKS for sale by N. B. WEBSTER,
At the New Book Store, Portsmouth, Va.
Feb 14 _
C" 'HEAP PUBLICATIONS.—An expensive
/ assortment may always be found at the New
Bonk Store, at the Publisher’s prices.
Fob 24 N.B. WEBSTER.
IOA F SUGAR. —10 whole and half boxes of
J Lovering’s Refined LOAF' SUGAR, in Store
and for sale by WILLS fc CO.,
Jan 6 High street.
PORTER kept constantly on hand, and for
sale in pint and quart bottles.
Jan 31 r STEPHEN JAMES.
\ WHISKEY &. GIN.—10 bbls common Whls
V V key—6 bbU superior Old Rye—5 bbls Gin, re
ceived per Steamboat frn Baltimore, in Store and
for sale by I,, k. THOMAS,
Jan 29 West side Market Square.
SA LT-—400 sacks SALT, for sale by
Jan 6 _ J, WILLS,Commerce s*
PLOUGH ING.— Persons wishing to have (Jar
dens Ploughed, whic h is preferable to spading,
can have them Ploughed at the shortest notice.
Apply to_STEPHEN JAMES.
I,’LOUR- 19 bbls of FAMILY FLOUR.
6 bbls Old Funk Whiskey, for sale low- by
Sep 20 T. BROOKS, Jr
♦
TIIE EMPIRE COOKING
. STOVE.
I have just received n Lot of the Celebrated Em
. imhe Cooking Stoves, of all sizes and prices.—
I It is entirely unnecessary to say one word in praise
ol this article, as it eu-plmticaIIv praist s itself.—
No one who has used them would part with them
for another on any account. Kor convenience,
cIcnnlincM and economy they arc unequalled, and
the great desideratum is obtained at the least pos
sible expense, of fuel, of every article cooked, hav
i»Ef its natural taste, and not infected with the 11*.
vor of all the articles combined. The baking tie
partinent of this Stove is most admirable, being cf
fet ted by hot air ahinc, charged with oxygen._
They can be so regulated, that the heat for warm
ing- departments may he dispensed with in Bum
mer. CO-CALL AND LOOK AT THEM.
DANIEL S. CHERRY,
April 9 Under the Old Dominion Office.
HORSE'S! NOUS !'S ! !
VOI)KIl’S CELEBRATED HORSE
LINIMEN I’..—'I hi.-? Preparation hna
given general satisfaction for more
than forty years. It is well known
amt extensive ly used by tlie old Ger
man llorsc Farriers throughout the United States
It is used in some of the most troublesome diseases
with which the IIORSE is affected ; such as Spavin
and Rhigbonc, Old Strains, Swellings, Stiffness of
the Joints, Galls produced by the Collar or Saddle,
Strains of the Shoulders, Strains of the Stitllr,
• trains of the 11..ugh, Strains of the Whirllionc,
Strains of the Knee, Strains of the Fetlock, Strains
of the Pastern and Collin Joints. It very soon
cures old or fresh Wounds, Cuts, Bruises, &c., and
gives instant relief in the Scratches.
1 his Linimcht is highly recommended to Far
1 iers, Keepers of Livery Stables, Wagoners, Stage
Contractors, and private Gentlemen owning Horses
as an invaluable remedy, and should be constantly
kept in their Stables.
The Genuine for sale at the Drug Stores of C
II. HEINITSII, Agent, Portsmouth; M. A. San
tos, RoBBitTf.ON & CoamcK, Norfolk ; ami 1,'av
noh At Wood, Richmond. April 1G
I. c.
DRUGS, MEDICINES, DYE
STUFFS. PAINTS, &c.
SCHOOLFIELD & CO.,
HIGH STREET,
HAVE on hand at their New Store a
general and well-selected assortment of
Drugs, Medicines, Dye-Stuff's, Paints,
Window (Hass, Garden Seeds, Gluis
_Ware, and Fancy Goods, with a choice
lot of Fresh Canton and Pekin TEAS of the most
approved brands, and of the vert/ best quality. All
ot which we purpose selling as low as the same
Good.? can be had in any section of Virginia. Or
ders from Country Merchants, Physicians, Plan
ters and others, will tie promptly attended to and
faithfully filled on the most Accommodating terms.
We a vail ourselves of the opportunity to return
our acknowledgements to our triends for the very
liberal patronage already received at their hands,
and respectfully solicits a continuance of their fa
vors. Feb 19
PROSPECTUS
THE TALISMAN,
INDEPENDENT ODD FELDOWS’ MAGAZINE.
I rJ',llE undersigned proposes to publish imincdi
! J- Atcly in the city of YVashington, with the con
pent nnd approbation of the Grand Lodge of the
i District of Columbia, a new literary and miscel
laneous periodical under the above title, to be de
moted to the sublime and hallowed principles of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The want of
,an organ at this groat central point —this heart of
of a mighty empire—has long been felt by the nu
merous body to whose highest interests tho publi
cation will be faithfully devoted. The blessed
principles of our order—w hich arc the cardinal
principles of the Christian Religion—will be ed
ucated with unfaltering fidelity and zeal. The
social and friendly tclations which exist, demand
ai our hands corresponding duties and obliga
tions ; they constantly call upon ns t . exercise He
nevolcncc and Charity Ti rnpernnre and Fideli
ty— Fhienoship, Lovk and 'I'nuTti. 'I licse distin
guishing virtues and excellencies, it will be the
primary object of the propos m1 public ation to incul
cato upon the minds and hearts ol its readers. In
its pages the order will ever find their great objects
and interests faithfully advocated and zealously
supported. While its Conductor will most careful
ly abstain from all those subjects which produce
angry and violent disputations, lie will ever be
found ready to defend the institution to which it
is his pleasure and privilege to belong, from nil
the unjust attacks of its opposere ; this will ever he
] done in the SDirit of kindness and charitv.
The Odd Fellows Magazine, w ill contain a great
variety cf interesting and useful matter, such as
moral tales, poetry, essays, &c.j and it will en
deavor to disseminate the true principles of Odd
Fellowship with energy and zeal; no pains or ex
pense will he spared to make it worthy or the pat
ronage, not only of the members of the orrter. but
of the reading public generally. Contributions
have already been secured from many of the ablest
pens in the country, and numerous others have
given ua leave to hope that our pages will he etn
be Ifished and adorned with tho productions of their
gifted minds. The conductor will endeavor to
make it all its most sanguine friends could possi
bly desire
The Ladies will ever, we trust, find it a welcome
companion in the parlour or boudoir. No article
will cvct find a place in its pages which can tend,
in the remotest degree, to raise a blush upon the
cheek of the most fastidious.
It will be published acini monthly, on fine white
paper, with new type ; each number will contain
thirty-two octavo pages, neatly secured in paper
covers, making seven hundred and sixty-eight pa
ges to the volume. It will be afforded to subscri
bers at the unusually low price of One Dollar per
annum, payable in advance. It will contain one
fourth more matter than other similar periodicals,
and «/ only half thrir price. The first number will
be issued on the first of May. The members of the
orrter arc very earnestly and respectfully request
er! to use their best exertions to obtain subscribers
in their respective neighborhoods anrl lodges
TMKOPHILUS FISK.
\Vu*hinfton, D. April 13th, 1845.
WHITE BONNET GLUE. — We have just
i cceived a superior article of WHITE GLUE,
and are anxious to call tho attention of Mantua
Makers anrl other* to the Fame. For sail: at tho
Drug Store, Sign of the Big Mortar.
April 23 CHAB. II HLIMTSH, Agent.
STEAM MOAT ADVERTI SEMENTS.
FOR WASH I .> GTO!V,
and gkorgf
TWO TlilPS .1
ALEXANDRIA
TOWN,
vv v ir u
The steamer OSCEOLA
will leave Norfolk (touch
in'’' at Portsmouth,) for
I tile above places every
.; V * i.uic.mj , 1U U IIUI K, I". . Un
turning, leave Washington every Wednesday and
•Saturday, at f) o’clock, A. M.
Passage and Fare <i5 00.
1 he Osceola will roiincct, going and returning,
witli the Portsmouth & Roanoke Hail Road ami
James River Steamers, Passage and Fare from
Petersburg or Riclunond to Washington, #(> 00.
She will stop at her usual landings cm the Puto
mac, to take' oil" or land Passengers, and at Cone
River every Monday going, and Saturday return
ing from Washington. JAS. MITCHELL.
May 128 Master.
1’ARETO BA I/IIMOHE ItUDUCED.
11,1 a,1<^ nf,or 'Ids <lnv the
instutit, the fare to|?1.
from lialtiinorc by1_
tire Haltimore Steam Packets, will be Five Dol
lars, tnenls included. JAS. F. HUNTER
May *28 Agent It. S pfcO.
.\ I.W KAIL ROAI) AM) STEAMBOAT
LINE TO RICHMOND. PETERSBURG AND
WASHING TON CITY.
rasscngcra for the splen
did Steamboat AUG US
TA, Capt. Z. Mitchki.l,
ill connection vviili (!•.«•
Richmond and Petersburg, and I lie Richmond and
Fredericksburg Hail Hoads,and fine steamer Pow
ha tan, on (ho Potomac, will, hereafter, leave Rich
mond at 5 o’clock on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays, and reach Norf.'lk, at or before I o’clock ;
«»d leaving Wright’s Wharf at 8 o’clock on the
same night—will arrive at Port Walthall on Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays, in time to break
fast in Richmond or Petersburg, and take the Cars
North or South, the Canal Bouli to Lynchbur"-, or
the Louisa Rail Road.
Fare, to Richmond or Petersburg, l. To Al
exandria or Washington, So.50 And to Fred
eiickeburg, #4.'25.
1 he AUtiUbTA. will also stop at the regular
.'topping places, and wherever a signal is made.—
Thus, Combining every attainable advantage, con
venience, comfort, saving of hack bite, "md, in
consequence of her night run and early anival in
Norfolk, a saving of time which the best econo
mist' consider as valuable as money. All of which,
must be too obvious to the travelling public, to re
quire any labored effort, to render more apparent,
the very gtcat Accommodation, offered to them, by
this line. W. 11. GARNETT & CO., Agents,
__May *26— 3m_Steamboat Augusta.
u . S3. A l L 1,1 > i;.
(SUNDAY’S EXCEPTED.) ’
FROM NORFOLK, TO I’ETESBUUU AND
RICHMOND.
j i i > 11 n jini aim i u
tcr«bu rjjf, #|.
The Strainers CURTIS PECK.Capt. Jno. Davis,
ninl ALICE, ('apt. Thomas Skinneu, wiil leave
SuuIhgHlc'i Wharf, every morning', [Sunday's ex
cepted.]at G o’clock, for Petersburg and Richmond,
connecting- daily, with the Ray Steamers.
Passage and Fare #1.
Returning will leave Richmond at 6 o'clock, A.
The Curtis Perk and Alice, connect daily, with
the Ray Steamers arriving- from the North ; and
the Proprietors arc determined to run their Roais
at same rates as any Hoat or Boats which are run
ning, or may run on James River, and the Fare
shall not be surpassed by nny.
DICKSON & MAIJ.ORY.
A| ril 30 Agents James River Steamers.
NOTICE.
On and after MONDAY
next, ttic 1 llii instant, ami
y* until fuither notice, the
tSr IJnltiinore Steam Packets
win leave Hunter's 'V Marl, iSorfolk, Hiulv, (Sim
Hay's cxccplci!) at half past 3 o'clock, P. M.
JAS. F. HUNTKR,
M 3_ Agent H. S. P. Co.
SPUING FASHIONS,
184(5.
rIMIM Suh-cribcr baa received the much admired
J. Spring style of IIATS, ami is ready to furnish
Im customers with ih handsome an article, and at
na low price ns can ho obtained front nnv quarter.
ROBERT BELL,
Sign of the Panther, Ilitrh street,
March ‘21 Portsmouth, Vn.
WATCH AN1) CLOCK REPAIRING.
I ho. Subscriber rrppcclful
ly inform Ihc inhabitants o(
Portsmouth and Norfolk, tliai
be ling commenced the watch
AND CLOCK REPAIDING UV.-l
nr.tx, at the Stand forineily
occupied by C. W llcydon,
and li« would nay to Ihc Pub
lic that ho hasseived a regn
inr •ipprcuurcpiup m me nusinrim, ami lias lieen
engaged fur tlm la -1 len year*, Repairing fine
WA I CllhS & ('LOCKS ; therefore, he Haliers him
self that his abilities arc such, as to give satisfaction
lo all who may favour him with their custom.
Officers of the Navy, ami others, may rely upon
their work being done in the best manner, ami at
the time appointed. ANDREW ROBINSON.
JEW K L ft V & MI.\ E It-W A RE repaired in the
best manner. ENGRAVING neatly executed.
Jan 6
<460 UK WARD.
. Fib * ' DOLLARS will he given for
the apprehension and delivery to the suh
seriber in Portsmouth, NEGRO GIRL
i NELLY, who was purchased of George
l Williamson’s estate, in December, 1843,
\ k. \ by f hos. If rooks, Esq. She is supposed
be harboured in St. Brides’ Parish —
Netty is 17 years old, about 5 feet 6 inches high,
thick set, with full round face, and large eyes.
Information can be given that might probably
lead to detection, by applying to the, inbscribcr.
Portsmouth, Feb 14 JAMES If. HALL.
WHITE COTTON FHINGES. We bare
received recently from New York a large as
sorlcrnnt of White FURNITURE FRINGES, of
beautiful patterns and very cheap.
May 2 JOHN COCKE ft CO.
01.1) RYE WIIISK.EY.— IW) bills superior
Old WHISKER <>f the following celebrated
brards, Thompson's Mountain Dew : Tenpin’* do
Rte ; for sale by J. WILLS.
M.,y 1
^_T H E N E W E E A .
BRING OUT YOUR FLAG]
The following lines hy a Indy of Si. Louis,who
lias a sun enrolled among the volunteers from
New Orleans, and in whose heart maternal fears
are hushed by tho stronger feeling of patriotism,
will he read with interest. The response from
other hearts will he “ bring out the flag.”
Bring out yourfbg! for a patriot band,
Who firm for the rigliUof their country shall stand;
' r.rnr out your flag I wc have nothing to fear,
" !,,lc Ks stripes are ahead and our friends in the
rear.
Bring out your flag! though ’mid tears it may
To wave o’er the brave ones who tur 11 from their
But weep not, Mushriuing they’ll bear it on high,
And yield not h sliipc, ’till they conrjucr or die.
Bring out your banner ! why filter ye fair ?
Let your eye weave a smile, and your lip breathe
a prayer.
But check not the courage that fires each heart.
And strengthen your nerves; ’gainst the moment
ye part.
filling out your Hag! maid and matron invite,
1 lie free and the brave, ’m-atli its folds to unite ;
The Husband and Sire, the Brother and Friend,
They all will our homes from oppression defend.
Then take it! we cheerfully wish ye God speed,
In hours of suit ness, in moments of need ; ’
And when the fierce contest is over and won,
We’ll welcome, thrice welcome, the warriors h-unc
M. W*♦ *.
NEW ENGLAND AND OLD IRELAND.
A curious ami interesting scene took place in
the Louisiana Legislature on the IQtli. 'J’he
Governor entered the Hall, and asked leave to
address ihe House. Ho said :
“ iftlr. Speaker anil Gentlemen : I have called
on yon this morning to state a circumstance of a
peculiar nature, and to ask you to become tny
witnesses and endorsers in reference to it. On
my visit to the Barracks last evening, presuming
that the additional appropriation of #200,000
would become a law this morning, I promised
that thp fire companies about to proceed to the
Rio Grande should be paid immediately. On
my return to the city, I found that the Senate
had made some amendments that would some
what delay the passage of the bill, and that I
should he obliged to forfeit my word to the troops
unless I could obtain ihe money immediately. I
made application to .Mr. Benj Story of the Rank
of Louisiana, and asked for 0.000 dollars, to
he refunded when the law passes. Air. Story
declined letting ine have the amount. | then
made application tt> Mr. Burke, President of the
Canal Bank, who, without any hesitation, im
mediately placed to my credit the sum of 0,000
dollars, and declared his willingness to let me
have any amount needed. Gentlemen, I ask
you to lie my witnesses and endorsers in this
matter."
The Governor retired from the House amidst
the cheers of the Representatives.
The House instantly took tip the appropriation
hill, just received from the Senate, and passed it
by acclamation—and immediately afterwards pars
ed a bill, empowering the 'Treasurer to pay into
tho Canal Bank the said sum of $9,000, thus
liberally advanced.
It was then resolved, “ that the Canal Bank of
New Orleans show the fact, that all corporations
are not destitute of patriotic feeling, and its prompt
action in furthering the views of the country, by
the late loan to the Governor, deserves the thanks
of the Legislature."
This Mr. Benj. Story, of the Bank of Louisi
ana, had been lauded to the skies, for offering half
a million to tho State of Louisiana, to meet thp
Mexican crisis. So far from this being true, he
refused the small loan of $0,000, under the pecu
liar circumstances. Mr. S. “ catches it” from
all the New Orleans papers.
A public meeting was held at New Orleans.
May 20th, which was addressed by S. S. Pren
tiss, Esrj., with his usual glowing elurjuence, on
the subject of the noble exploits in Texas. After
the adjournment, the multitude, arranged in two
regiments, en masse, went to tho residenco of
Mr. Benj. Story, President of the Louisiana Bank,
(who refused In loan the Governor $0,000 for the
volunteers to 'Texas.) and gave him three tie
(Hendons groans; after which they waited on Mr.
Glandy Burke, of tho Canal Bank, and gave him
thiee cheers.
Mr. .Story was born and educaloil in New
England.
Mr. Burke, is a native of Ireland.
NEVER RIGHT.
'I he New Orleans Picayune in referring In Mr.
Sevier’s spepe.li in the Senate, (in which he as
serted ihai thn Americans were never right—that
they were wrong ten years ago, in thn case of
France; wrong lately with Great Britain ; wrong
in the Seminole war; and now, wrong again with
Mexico;) says:
“ There is a class of people in this country—a
small class, indeed — w ho always find fault with
the policy, more particularly the foreign policy,
of the Government. Tlmy wpro the Tories of
the Revolution — the Federalists of 1812; hut
have no distinctive local habitation or name now,
that we wot of, although their existence is un
questionable.”
Amen to that! There are just such inen to he
found at all times, though, thank heaven ! they
arc few. Now, in the beginning of a war which
w ill end God knows where—which may list for
years, and perhaps involve the destinies of 'he old
world as well as the new—we find these misera
hie specimens of humanity growling Sod grum
bling; never satisfied (lirat certain things are tint
done, dissatisfied when they ore done; abusing
everybody who does not think as they do, and al
ways endeavoring to throw obstacles in the way
of the Government.
We are not, peihips, possessed of any more
patriotism than a great many others of our fellow
ciii'/..>ns, and we are pretty straight in onr political
predilections, but if the strongest whig or native
within the Slates was Chief Magistrate of tho
country at a time of war, we should feel ourself
bound in duty and in honor to sustain him to the
best of our poor abilities It may be called illibe
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insertion.
ml. but we fed that every man who in lime of
'•nr endeavors to embarrass tlie government tf
Ins country, and distiact and divide llio people,
is a traitor to that country, and should be so
treated.
\\ e cannot conceive what object an American
citizens, either naturalized nr to the manor born,
can have in traducing tbe government at this
Wo should suppose that every man who
had a spark of patriotism in his heart, nr love of
liberty in bis soul, would ho anxious to sink all
party, sectional or sectari^p prejudices, and rally
around the standard of the country and defend tt
"'i'll lif". if it should come to that emergency._
' et we have heard, and see daily in print, tho
most infamous noli American doctrines uttered.
I.el those who indulge in such unworthy practices
h.t%e a care. 1 hero is enough of Revolutionary
blood left in the veins of this people to see tho
country righted now and lighted ever. The foe
w ithin is ten times more our enemy than the foe
without, and if a general war is to come both
shall Slider alike.—Spirit of the Tinus.
BATTLES WITH THE MEXICANS.
J c.xtin Iicloric.s.— I’he following brief outline
of the principal battles between the Texian and
Mexican forces during tho war of Independence,
will not be uninteresting at this time. In 1 S3.*».
at tho battlo ofConception and the “ grass fiioht,’’
large odds probably three to one, were driven from
the field by the Texians ; and at San Anton,a,
same year, three hundred raw Texian militia cap
tured General Cross and eleven hundred Mexican
“ soldiers.” In 1836, at Alamo, 18ft held cut
13 days against Santa Anna, and 8,000 men,
(lighting at last until every Texian fell dead,
killing 010 of the enemy ; 400 at Colotta beat off
1300 under General Urea, but n-xt day were
treacherously deceived into a surrender ; 700, of
their own spontaneous will, killed or capturrd
1500 Mexicans, at San Jacinto, taking prisoner
the President of Mexico, Gonl. Santa Anna j and
20 under Deaf Smith routed 120 Mexicans tho
same year. In 1830, one hundred and fuur heat
1000 Mexicans at Saltillo and retreated into
Texas with the loss of only four men. In 1842
•nly 21U of them repulsed Cien. Woll and 1300
roups a Arrnya Salado ; 201 drove 2,500 Mexi
cans into Meir, fought nineteen hours, killed 700
•r the enemy, but at last were deceived into a
surrender and hoiribly butchered or enslaved._
In 1813, two hundred unarmed Texian prisoners
it Salado attacked four hundred armed Mexican
guards, heat and dispersed them. Snrno year,
Commodore Moore, off Yucatan, silenced ten
times his naval force and compelled them to ru
in*. '1 i,o last victory resulted in a treaty, or hI
lance, between Yucatan and Texas, uy which
he firmer bound herself to remain passive in any
on test which Mexico might thereafter engage in
with Texas, and most faithfully have the gallant
Vucaiecos performed their contract.—JY. Y. Sun.
From Hill’s New Hampshire Patriot.
A son ofllon. R>innlus M.Saunders, ofN. C ,
(lately appointed Minister to Spain,) has been
•onfined in the N. II. fnsanc Asylum for some
time. He lately escaped to Boston, and alleges
hat ho is fully recovered, and is kept there im
properly. However this maybe, he was taken
>ack, though tho editor of the Boston Olivo
Branch and some others assert that it was done
illegally, and that the young man is not insane.
A correspondent of a New \rork paper, in allu
■don to the circumstance, observes :
“ These insane hospitals need looking after._
It is evident that some people make usn'’of them
accomplish their mean and selfish purposes,
rather than to cure insanity. It is a very genteel
ind easy way to get people out of tho way. to
4"ear that they are insane ; they will then bo
ut under lock and key, and taken care of. A
:ase was recently tried in this city, in which tho
question of the insanity of an old man became an
important or.e for the jury to decide. They were
unable to agree on that point, though eight out of
the twelve believed that lie was not insane. He
is nevertheless kept in confinement at the insti
gation of his own children. They are apprehen
sive that he will marry a young wife and squan
der his property.’’
SELF RELIANCE.
There is no habit more important for young
persons to become firmly established in, than that
»f depending upon themselves. He who depends
upon another to do the work that in the or
lerings of Providence have been allotted to him,
leans upon a broken reed. All men love the man
who is able and willing to help himself, and all
nen are willing to Imlp him just in proportion as
ie needs it not. Neither do we find fault with
'his. It is a kindred principle to that laid down
in the scriptures—“ To him that hath shall he
given, hut to him that hath not shall be taken
away, even that he hath.” It is an exemplifica
tion ofthe great doctrine of “ Like to like.” It
•s a kindred parodox to that which says that,
’* yu must first put the world and its pleasures
under your feel, before you can truly enjoy them.”
And to that which declares, “ would you be hnp
py ? make another happy.”
But to come hack to our subject. There is no
nay so sure of getting the assistance of your fel
low men ns not to need it. Show them that you
can do without it—then, if they choose to ofTer
help accept it. In this way you will also preserve
your independence and self respect. And you
cun do it. It is not f >r want of the way, hut the
will, that men cannot get along. Be resolute, he
determined, and the giants that oppose you shall
dwindle into pigmies. You dread to begin at
mine work that lies before you—it is all noruensp,
« foolish dread : and you, yourself, know it._
You know by old experience, that once resolutely
taken hold of with the two strong hands of a man,
it is hut a child in your grasp. See, you even
play with it, you toss it hither and thither when
you once begin, as an ox wlienho tosseth the
oay with his horns.
Then, young man, young woman, starting out
into the great highway ofthe w orld, inscribe one
maxim upon thy heart of hearts—Rely upon thy
self. If von want a thing done, do ill If you
want to know what course to take in any emer
gency-know it! God gave you a brain and a
tongue, not to register other people’* thoughts