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The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-05-30
WING CANDIDATE FOR STATE
SENATOR.

Il is with much pleasure that we an
nounce TO the Wings of Vanderburgh and
Posey, that Mr.. WILLIAM G. PELHAM, of
Harmony, has been induced by the earnest
solicitations Of several hundred gentlemen
of the two counties, 10 become a candidate
for State Senator. We have been shown
the list of names appended to the call up
on MIR. Pelham from Posey county, and find
that it comprises a large number of the most
respectable and influential citizens of each
township Of that county. This argues well
for the estimate placed upon the character
and qualifications of MIR. Pelham, by those
who have known for Is or Is years. for which
length of time, we understand, he has resid
ed among them. Mr.. p is also well and "a,
vor known in this county; and whereve
known possesses the respect and good vii
OF both parties. While he has ever bee
an active and consistent Wing, his mild an
gentlemanly department towards his polite;
opponents, has secured their esteem an
friendship, and this, if we are not misinforn
ed, will be eginced at the ballot boxes.
We heartily congratulate our Wing friend
of the district, upon their good fortune in s.
curing a candidate in every particular so I'll
exceptionable as Mr.. Pelham.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-05-30

READY. AYE READY!-Our division of
The Wing army being now fairly in the field,
with all Officers, General and Subaltern. duly
appointed, we this week nail our colours to the
mast and stand ready for action.
.Our countTy's flag aloft we raise,
Our hopes now high are upwards rising;
In burning words. it there displays
The names of Clay and FRELINGHUYsEN.s
We only wait to see under what Captain cur
opponents intend to marshall their already
shattered and disunited forces to have at them
Now therefore is the lime for all those who
want the Journal tiR HsNRY CLAY is elected
Presiden; of these United States, for fifty cents.
90 come on.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-05-30

A FAT JoB-Whateveaf else may be said
of the ~parenthetical'' administration no one
can deny that it has been a very fortunate
one for its supporters. We don't recollect
ever to have heard of aTyler man who
has not first or last receivedhis guid pro
quo. Thomas Bowling, Esquire, editor
of the Wabash Express, has just return
ed from Washington, with the contract il
his pocket for the removll of the MAN
Indians-for which and their subsistence 70
n year, it IS said,he is TO receive Fffty-fp,
thousand dollars. Success attend him.
We don't know any one upon whom we ha
Tathersee The Job bestowed.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-05-30

and on which the heavy trees have been
deadened and shorn of their branches and
tops, but still left standing-sad
toes of what they were in their freshness and
pride.
In our next we shall probably be able to
give some estimate Of the calamitous loss
which has been sustained-at present it is
impossible to make even a rough calculation.
Not less than two hundred-many say two
hundred and ffty-houses have been destroy
ed, besides an immense amount of other pro-
perry. Some part of it was insured, at the
different offices in the city, but the greater
portion is a dead loss.
P. S. Since writing the above, We have
heard it stated that the number ofhouses de-
stroyed will not fall short of two hundred
and eighty, and many think that three hun
dred will not cover the entire number. Hum
dreds of families are thus left homeless and
shelterless, and many of them are abso-
lutely dependent for bread upon a COM
munity that will not, we feel confident,
turn deaf ear to any appeal that may be
made.
AS regards the deficiency of water at this
great fire, we have heared the Water Works
Company censured for not furnishing a suf-
fcient supply, or with negligence in keeping
the reservoirs full. This is a matter of which
J we know nothing; but inasmuch as the COM
: plant has been made, the Company should
come forward with an explanation. In
our next paper, as we have stated above,
we shall be enabled 10 give a more sat
= ~isfactory and full account of the great ca
lamity.
ANOTHER FIRE.-The alarm bells sound
ed again last evening, about 8 o'clock. This
e time a small kitchen only was consumed, at
y tached to a house fronting on Baronne street
between Julia and Girod. But little damage
V was done.
There was another alarm of fire about ii
O'Clock, but we could not learn that there
q was any cause for it. We also understand
: that attempts were made to fire houses in two
$, different parts of the city during the evening
/. but fortunately the base incendiaries were
frustrated in their designs.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-05-30
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
OF THE UNITED STATES TO
TIIE GIN ArE
THE SENATl
no rHE SENATE OF THE U. s.

To THE SENATE OF THE U. 5.
In onswer TO the resolution of the Senate
of the 18th instant, requesting TO be inform
ed "whether, since the commencement of
the negotiation which resulted in the treaty
now before the Senate for the annexation of
Texas TO the United States, any military
preparations, has been made or ordered by
the President, for or in anticipation of war;
and, ifso, for what cause, and with whom
was such war apprehended, and what are
the preparations that have been made order
ed? Has any movement or assemblage or
dis position of any of the military or naval
forces Of the United States been made or
ordered with a view to such hostilities?-
And TO communicate to the Senate copies of
all orders or directions given for such pre-
paration, or for any SUCH movement or dis
position, or for the future conduct of such
military or naval forces:" | have to inform
the Senate that, in consequence of the de-
claration of Mexico communicated 10 this
Government, and by me laid before Congress
at the opening Of its present session, an.
nouncing the determination of Mexico TO re.
gard as a declaration of war against her BY
the United States the deinitive ratification
of anv treaty with Texas annexing the terri
tory of that Republic 10 the United States
and the hope and belief entertained by tht
d Executive that the treaty with Texas for tina
e purpose would be speedily approval &ratife
by the Senate, it was regarded by the e~xecutiv
{ to have become emphatically its duty to COZ
~centrate in the Gulf of Mexico and its vicir
ity, as a precautionary measure, as large
portion of the home squadron under th
command OF Captain Conner as could we
: be drawn together; and, at the same tim,
to assemble at Fort Jessup, on the horde
in of Texas, as large a military force as The d
nj mands of the service at other ~encasnpmen
would authorize 10 be detached. For Il
number ofships already in the Gulf and ii
waters contiguous thereto, and such as al
= placed under orders for that destination and
ad troops now assembled upon the frontier,
refer you to the accompanying reports fro
the Secretaries of the War and Navy depa,
ments. IL will also be perceived by the Sc
ate, by referring to the orders of the Ma,
~ Department, which are herewith transmitte
that the naval officer in command of fl
mo fleet is directed to cause his ships to perfo,
all the duties of a feet of observation. and
apprize the Executive of any indication O
:. hostile design;upon Texas, on the part of a
milton, pending the deliberations Of the Sc
"s ate upon the treaty, with a view that /
same should promptly be submitted to CT
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-05-30

gress for its mature deliberation. At the
same time, it is due TO myself that should
declare it as my opinion, that the United
States having by the treaty of annexation
acquired a title TO Texas, which requires
only the action of the Senate to perfect it,
no other Power could be permitted to invade,
and by force of arms to posses itself of any
portion ofthe territory of Texas, pending
your deliberations upon the treaty, without
placing itself in a hostile attitude to the
United States, and justifying the employ
ment ofany means at our disposal to drive
back the invasion. At the same time, it is
my opinion that Mexico or any other Power
will find in your approval of the treaty no
just cause of war against the United States?
nor do | believe that there is any serious
hazard of war TO be found in the fact of such
approval. Nevertheless, every proper meas
ure will be resorted to by the Executive to
preserve upon an honorable and just basis
the public peace, by ~reconciling Mexico
through a liberal course of policy, to thu
, treaty.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-05-30

ssWE ARE ALL cHRrsrIANs.n-The follow
inS beautiful story is told by a correspondent
Of the Boston Courier, to illustrate the I'M
couquerable power of peace principles
The little town mentioned, got along very
well without a military department:
81 have read of a .certain regiment order
ed 10 march into a small town i'm the Tyrol,
1 think and take il. 1t CHANGED that the
place was settled by a colony who believed in
the gospel of Christ, and proved heir faith
by works. A courier from a neighborlng vii
lage informed them that troops were advanc-
ing to take the town. They quietly answer
ed, if they will take it they must. Soldiers
soon came riding in, with colors flying and
flies piping shrill defiance. They looked
round for an enemy, and saw the farmer at
his plough, the blacksmith at his anvil, and
the women at their churns and spinning
wheels. Babies crowded tie see the pretty
trainers, with feathers and bright buttons,
the h~arlaquins of the nineteenth century
OF course, none of these were in a proper
position TO be shot at. 'Where are your sol
diers?' they asked. sWe have none was
, the brief reply. But we have come to take
i the town. well, friends. it lies before YOU
sBut is there nobody to fight? No: we are
all Christians Here was an emergency al
, together unprovided for in the military
: schools. This was a sort ofresistance which
| no bullet could hit: a fortress perfect bomb
proof. The commander was perplexed. 81
there is nobody to fight with, of course we
cannot fight said he. So he ordered the
horses heads to be turned about, and they
3 carried the human animals out ofthe village.
as g%uiltless as they entered, and %perchance
somewhat WISER"
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-05-30

GAmos Kendall thought that the bursting
OF the gnn Of the Princeton was an evidence oI
OF Divine wrath against the Wings. Does his
gipership think hst the bursting of the Locofo
co party is also q sign of Gods vengeance agains
the Whigs?-Loaisyllle Journal.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-05-30

The following are the opening and closing
paragraphs of Gen. Cass' late letter on an
nexation. They. contain the substance of
the letter and are all We shall give until we
learn from the work of Monday last in Balti-
more. Perhaps it wont be very important
what the General thinks of annexation.
DETROIT, May 10, 1914.
DEAR STR:-In answer TO your inquiry
whether | am favorable to the immediate
annexation of Texas tothe United States,
reply that am. As you demand my opin
ion only of this measure, and briefly the rea
sons which influence me, shall c%onfne my
self to these points = y 4. = \ y
Every day satisfies me more and more
that a majority of the American people arc
in favor of annexation. Were they not, the
measure ought not to be effected. But a
they are, the sooner it is effected the better
| do not touch the details of negotiation
That must be left TO the responsibility of th
government; as, also, must be the bearin,
OF the question upon, and its reception b
other counties. These are points l do no
here enter into.
| am, dear sir, with much regard, trul
yours.
LEWIS CASS.
Hon. E. A. HANNEcAN, Washington, I
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-05-30

How TO PROCURE a SINGING MoUsE.-First catch
your mouse, then mesmerise him, and lastly
touch his organ oftune.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-05-30

Grit is estimated in the National Intelli-
gencer, of the 10Th, that all the documents
bearing upon the subject Of the recent naval
and military movements in the Gulf OF Next
co and towards the Texian border, were not
submitted to the Senate last week, and that
Mr.. Tyler has taken steps beyond those in
dictated in the published dispatches, by
which the Government is dangerously involv-
ed. The following paragraph from the Madi-
sonian of Saturday week is quoted, although
one is at a loss 10 know whether it means
anything more than the usual buster of that
paper:
Given if the Senate should reject the trea-
ty before the m, we may presume the efforts
of the Executive and the people will neither
be relinquished nor relaxed, TO secure the
speedy annexation of the fair and broad do
main of Texas. During the tendency OF
these efforts, many incline decidedly to the
opinion that any hostile movement against
Texas, or any procedure whatever on inc
part of any foreign Government, either de-
signed or calculated TO interfere with the
arrangements and intentions of The Uniteo
States and Texas, would be not only evlnc-
, ing an unfriendly spirit towards US, put a
grave and fragrant offence, and should be
visited with the terror of our arms, wHEFH-
Err THE PENDING TREATY BE RATIFIED OR
Nor.n
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-05-30

AN UNANSWERED CALL.-The Globe, Of
last Monday, contains a portion of Col. Ben-
toms specify secret against the treaty
Benton says that a resolution was adopted
BY the Senate a few days ago, asking the
President what amount has been taken
from the Treasury for the military expedi-
ton 10 the Sabine and the naval expedition
to Vera Cruz, and in virtue ofuhat law, but
that the call remains unanswered.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-05-30

nrThe Editor is Ihis week absent in atten-
dance upon the Tipecanoe Convention.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-05-30
STATE ELECTORS.

STATE ELECTORS.
Henry S. Lane, of Montgomery;
Joseph G.. Marshall, of Jefferson.
DISTRICT ELECTORS.
4. John 4. Breckenridge, of Warrlck;
2. James Collins, of Floyd:
:. John A. Matson, of Franklin;
4. samuel w. Parker, of Fayette;
>. Hugh O'NeaI, of Marion;
6. George C. Dunn, of Lawrence;
I. R. w. Thompson, of Vigo;
s. william Homes, Of Carroll;
o. John P. RiddIe, of Cass:
10. Lewis S. Thompson, of Allen.
For State Senator,
WILLIAM C. PELHAM, of Posey.
For Representative.
WILLIAM OLMSTED.
For Treasurer.
AB'M. B. LOCKHART.
For Associate Judge,
SILAS STEPHENS.
For Commissioner
WM. G.. MCDOWELL.
For Assessor.
HENRY P. VAUGHN.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-05-30

6rADvkRTIsERs, yearly and all Others. are
referred to our first page for TERMS, &C., from
which no deviation will be made in any case.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-05-30

BY the ~politeness of Messrs. Coleman g.
Sims, of New Orleans, we have received the
Picayune of the Doth, containing the follow
ING account OF a most devasting fire in that
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-03-04
THE EMPIRE STATE.

The VETo DEMOCRATS Of the Empire Stale
will, we doubt not, next move into column with
their brethren in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Steps
will be taken Immediately, we learn, TO organ
ize the " fearless AMI true" friends of President
Tyler both in the City and State Of New York.
We understand that the ndomitable Veto-men
Of the Western part Of the Stale are already
buckling on their armor.
We would remark in consequence of the at
preston that the present movement will not
succeed" that it Z" will be failure" &c. &c,
that there are bold and determined spirits en-
gagged in it-spirrs that NEVER co BACK. Oppo-
stion cannot turn this demonstration into a
farce; il may produce tragedy. Those en-
gagged in il have not asked, they never will ask,
the aid and cooperation of any person who
does not heartily and conscientiously approve the
undertaking; but they will regard those who at
tempt 10 ihwan their efforts as enemies
deadly enemies-and they will proceed accord
ingly, for "victory or death" They will not
hesitate to brave any kind Of a rupture, rather
than encounter the disgrace of failure.
The movement has not been undertaken
without due reflection the men engaged in il
will not be diverted from their purpose by the
breath Of any man living, (whether he be in
vested with official power, or in private life,
bu, one and he who thrusls himself forward
in opposition TO this demonstration, must do so
with the understanding that he stakes his posi-
ton, and his political existence, on the result
Such being the understanding, those who have
armed themselves fer the veo-fght, will not
dsprecate the hostility Of any "trading poliri-
clan" They will fight him, and conquer him.
or be slain by him.
Our friends at distance may rely upon il,
that we are not engaged in a chimerical enter
prise; and we warn them against the tricks
OF the enemyn
We would distinctly remark, however, that
we are not engaged in ga third-pary move
men." We have no such result in contempla-
lion. We are organizing The veto-Democrats,
to do justice" TO the author Of the vetoes. We
believe the Democratic party will be overthrown
and destroyed unless Justice be done the man
who saved II in 1Stl, and who has so long borne
the brunt of Federal attack Hence our object
is to unite the Democratic party, rather than TO
dividet. The Convention will be composed of
Democrats, representing Democrats, and ask
ing Justice" for the unterri6ed Democrat who
saved the party in 1871 II the Globe Jaco
bins shall continue TO dcnouncc us and isolate
US irou'thc party, the responsibility will not rest
with US.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-03-04

We On Saturday, when returning from the
burial, the horses in the PRESIDENTS carriage
became frightened, and dashed off al the top OF
their speed, running more than mile before
they were brought 10 halt The cool directions
of the President, and the exerions of his son
John, who was beside the driver, prevented the
vehicle from coming in conlac, with any OF the
many hacks in the avenue, and kept the horses
from turning to either side. They were brought
to halt just before reaching the Treasury
building, without any injury being sustained
The President was quite calm and collected
when he alightCd.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-03-04

yauntng confidence which certainly forms shade ~
our character "a people That srm which has
both upft, and thus Ear upheld Us, but which We
are all prone 10 logc terribly aud ssnaiiy smote
U.s. la both Instances IN the very ACT and hour ol our
high eAultaton Let Us learn for our country ~ or
ourselves to depend for true glory upon our rsottude
of conduct; to hope with trembling 10 unite with
our confidence in Heaven sense oil our own weak
ness and dependence. And are We not admonished,
by the unlooked-for instantaneous occurrence OF so
overwhelming a destruction, 10 preserve, In our
brightest nlom.uis OF festive JOY, ehssiened spirit
Let the bitterness our party stries with each other
be susdued by the remembrance that We are IN the
presence of Ono who is stronger than all parties the
lifting Of whose hand ends US in a moment, aud
through whose omnipotent will alone any OF our par
ties achieve either lis own true honor or The eoan
try's good And yet another lesson Let US be taught
by the issue of this sad event. not too much TO envy
the success ofthose Who though raised by Providence
po.ls Of the highest dignity and power can so soon
even in the first hours OF their success be torn from
their found honors and placed at the bar oil The
King OF Kings.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-03-04

BALrNoRr, Wednesday, Feb %, lS4t
Al stated meeting Of the Democratic Tyler Con-
yeniion, convened on Wednesday evening February
2oth, a, Thomis Lloyds Western Hotel, Dr. Mofeau
Forrest in the Chair,
DR.. Wm. T. Leonard submitted the following reso-
ulons, which, on motion, were unanimously adopted
Resolved, Ths, the firm, manly and eminenly wise
administration ofPrcsdent Tyler has been the eff lent
cause Of elevsting the Democratic party from the de-
pressed condition IN which i, placed by the cleo.
| ton Of 1910
Resolved Tha, Pre- sident Tylers vetocs Of the va.
rious sbominatons Of the Wing parry, which were
ooncoc,ed 10y Henry Clay, and loistej upon The Amo.
rican People at the extra session Of 1871 gave the
first impulse of renewing vitality to the Democratic
party and the result Of the elections throughout the
country Immediately following those ve,oes indicate
The coriislity with which the People supported Il en-.
R,,o red That John Tyler j. the legitimate itago-
mist OF Henry Clay, because he has and success
fully opposed every of his fayorite hobbies; and
justice to both John Tyler and the country demand
that the merits of his Administtation be ted by
placing the President a, the antagonist Of Henry Clay
IN the approaching contest.
Resolved That this Convention, in common with
the friends Of the President throughout the country
protest against HIS being used a means Of eIe
/ waiting any other individual TO the Presidency.
Resoirtd That this Conve ntion recommend 10 the
friends Of the Pre- ilcut throughout the ate meet
and appoint delegates 10 assemble IN convention, IN
this city, the fourth Monday Of March next CHE
25th)
Resolved That the procc ngs Of this meeting be
duly certified by the officers Of the Convention, and
published in the MaJisonian Washingion.)
MOREAU FORREST,
Prtsiden Of The Contention
BRITAIN CHASE,
LIST Tict President
THOMAS LLOYD,
ID lioe President
CORNELIUS NJ. Co.'s, p..o,.y;,r S,,,,,u;,
THoM,s kendall, '''e''n'"s o'e'efG'''''
WILLIAM r. LroS,pD Corresponding Secretary
LANGLEY D. CULLrr Treasurer.
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OMMuNICATf ID
THE CAMPAIGN

Ii is indispensable that the friends Of the Pre-
done consistently with Republican principles, by
the countenance Of the Government. Buta small
proportion Of the richer classes of society are
his friends, hence the greater necessity 10 sus-
tain those who are Most Of the rich men are
United States Bank men.
II is right in itself; if the Presidents cause is
right one, il is night that those who support 4,
should be sustained As aforementioned. Again,
it is alb ,outely neces Sary, in some in tances In
ord, to give them the time requisite 10 proper
exposition Of his claims. His claims must be
set forth in paragraphs and Arguments Of some
length in the newspapers, besides the longer ar
guments in their favor emanatng from Con
ven,ions. We must remember that we have
an arluous contest to wage, and willy and alert
adversaries in possession of great financial
means TO encounter. Hence our opposition 10
holding the Convention n November last.
The patronage of the Government has been
greatly, shamelully perverted and abused IN this
city, TO my certain knowledge, and by some
men pretending friendship, and who still pre-
tend friend hip, to the President
We in this city may suppose that we are not
understood, and our politics not known, and some
are very subdolous in their ways Of concealment
but intelligent men, who have been careful
observers, understand the position of almost ev-
cry prominent man in office. As for us, we who
are truly in favor Of Mr.. Tyler, there are hun
dreds Of spies around us-and ifany one OF US, in
a fit Of cowardce or weakness is disposed TO put
his head in the sand, like the ostrich, he is mis-
taken in supposing that he is more successful
than the feathered biped.
We must endeayor to band with US only those
whose character responds TO an English authors
description Of the fidelity Of the Spaniards Of a
former age "when once they have proflcred it,
none are more faithful friends
'Carke's Letters concerning the Spanish nation