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The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-18
T FROM MEXICO.

We are indebted TO Mr.. Van Derlip, Clerk
of the steamer North Alabama, for New Or
leans papers of the Sth instant. Dates from
Vera Cruz to the 30th, and from the City of
Mexico to to the 25th ultimo, had been re-
ceived. They contain very little of interest.
Warhad not been declared, and all prospects
of war had vanished. The country is rent
by discussions. Opea revolts have at last
broken out in the army, and on Ill hands the
ambitious military chieftains are quarrelling
among themselves.
The Siglo of the 10Th states that a rumor
had prevailed for three days in the capital
of a military revolt in one section ofthe army
under Gen. F~ilisola, on its march to Texas.
Without vouching for their accuracy the Sig
10 gives some of the details of the move
menf. 1T appears that the chiefs and officers
of the vanguard of this division, while three
leagues distant from San Luis Potosi, took
advantage of the momentary absence ofGen-
erals Filisola and Ganoa, assembled (enjun-
tai and agreed that they would not continue
their march upon Texas unless they should
receive, besides their full pay, all the equip
ments, perquisiies, and provisions of an army
of campaign. This resolution they reduced
TO a formal act. 1t was reported further that
Generals Filisola and Peredes arrived just
al the moment, and prevailed upon the d.
vision 10 resume the march.
Ell Gsen of the 9th uit. has the same ru-
mors, but states that it is likewise reported
that the oisaffected portion of1he army has
incorporated itself with the forces of Gen.
Paroles; that the latter refuses TO obey the
Government; that the third division of the
army, which is under his command, is dispos-
ed for a pronunciamento, and, it is even
whispered, that the object of it will be to
proclaim a Consul. Ell Gejen is more than
half inclined to believe all this. There are
evidently SOM operations on foot hostile to
the Government, but the precise object of
6hISn uoS uOt yet NduSPlIcus n HuluocI Oh
the Siglo which we have not seen has been
received at Tampico. 1t mentions the ar
rival in the city of Mexico of commissioners
from Paroles and Filisola.
The editor of the Siglo is excessively
indignant that officers, who have lived at the
expense Of the Government, should, when
ordered 10 the frontiers, to defend the most
sacred rights of the country, impose condi-
tons upon their Government. 1t insists,
with some spirit and a little Mexican buster,
that they should be discharged from the SER
vice.
The editor of the Siglo writes in a most
desPairing tone of the internal condition OF
The republic, and of the state ofpolitical NOR
ais at the capital. Here, he says, criminals
have no shame, because crime has no pun.
ishment. Impurity is the rule of the day
men enter upon r~evolts, as speculations in
which little is risked and much may be gain
ed.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-18
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER Is, 1915.
GRAMMAR sCHooL.-We were not

GRAMMAR SCHOOLING were not
present at the examination of Mr.. Spencer's
scholars on Saturday evening last, but we
learn that they acquitted themselves very
creditably and TO the satisfaction of those
interested. Mr.. Spencer has been induced
10 take another class before he leaves for the
South, and we recommend all those who did
MOI attend the first school, not TO let slip The
opportunity now offered of acquiring a know
ledge of grammar in a short time and at a
tri6ing cost. His school will open on Mon
day evening next, in Mr.. Barnes Church.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-18
e-We inform the Corydon Gazette III;

GIVE inform the Corydon Gazette that
it is not "preposterous TO suppose" there are
honest and decent men in the l~ocoloco ranks
nor is it ''preposterous 10 suppose" such
men grow sick and tired at the slime their
party presses continually besmear every thing
and every person who may chance stand in
their way. 1t is "preposterous TO suppose"
hewever, that decency eve actuated a loco
foco editor when an opposite course would
answer the purpose.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-18

General Gaines, in addition TO his calls up
on the Governors Of States lying on the Mis-
sissippi, below the Ohio river, has, it is said,
issued a requisiiion upon the Governor Of
Alabama, for one thousand men. 1t is his
desire to march into Mexico at the head Of
forty thousand men, and he is fearful that il
the present opportunity pass, he will never
again witness or participate in an active cam
paign. Hence his anxiety to gather the
force together.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-18
Tar ToyNLEY Estate. An estate in

The TowNLEY Estate. An estate in
England, "a barony, it is said, in Leicester
shire) worth E4,ooo,ooo, is seeking heirs
in America. The family 10 whom it belongs
were among the first settlers of Elizabeth
Town, N. J.. AT a meeting of the descendants
held at the Court House in that own on the
10Th Of August, over 300 persons, claiming
TO be of the family, attended. After spen-
ding most of the day in reading old family
records, &C., a sum of money was raised for
the purpose o sending a person to England
to prosecute their claim. The estate, it is
said, has been in chancery, and Lord Nea-
mays, who claimed it by right of his wife,
(whose maiden name was Townley,) recover
ed an adjoining estate worth ECO. OOo-ihe
same decision declaring that the principle
estate may be claimed by the descendants in
the United States.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-18

Twelve thousand eight hundred and sew
enty-eight passengers arrived at New York
from foreign ports during the month of Au-
gust. The number of emigrants arrived in
Quebec. during the week ending August %,
was %, SO5-an increase of 1854 over the
same period last year.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-18
GEN. JACKSON,S COAT 60

GEN, JACKSON'S COAT.-The coat
worn by Gen. Jackson at The battle of New
Orleans has been presented 10 the National
Institute by Gen. Thomas II. Bradle, in be-
half ola portion of the citizens of Tennessee,
with a request that is have a place by the
side OF the one worn by the father ofour com
non country-General George Washington.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-18

The mammoth organic remains found by
DR.. Koch, in Alabama, a few months since,
are said by biologists to be the skeleton of
a prodigious sea serpent. So the question
is settled. If the sea serpent does not ex-
isl at the present day, it existed formerly.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-18

At the recent election in Alabama, it was
submitted TO the people whether the Legs
lature should meet only once in two years,
and a very large majority decided in favor
of il.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-18

The Paris correspondent of Livingston's &
"elFs Express says, rumors are daily &C.
curing consistency of fears entertained of
Queen Victoris's sanity.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-18

An Irish gentleman lately fou ght a duel
with bis intimate friend, because be loosely
asserted that she was born withou, a shirt TO
his backm
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-18

o. During the seven months of the pres
ent year there have been built at Cincinnati
II steamboats,, with-an aggregate tonnage of
3,2l5 tons, aud at an aggregate cosl oE243,
600 dollars.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-18

Miss. Virginia Scott, daughter of General
Winfield Scott, US. Army, died at the Con-
vent of the Visitation, Georgetown, D. c.,
on the Goth ult.. aged "a years.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-18

o. We are behind our time to our mail
subscribers these last two weeks-cause sick
ness.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07

u We cut the following from the N.
Y. Erening Post, where it forms part of a
letter from the POSTS correspondent, and is
dated London, March 4h:
"As 10 the effect produced on the En-
glsh government BY the evident policy of
aggrandisement pursued by the United
States, have only word 10 say, and it is
one of sober warning. However indisposed
prudent man like Sir r. Peel my be to
60 to war for wild waste Ike that Of o e
gon, or even to prevent your annexation of
so desirable possession Ito us as TO you J
as Texas, still there must be limit to his
iorbearance, or the people of England, in
dignant at his tampcring with their dignity
and Interests, will hnrl him from power, and
put an avenger in his pIace. 1t would be
hur'fnl TO a frighiful degree for either coun,
try TO 60 to war, but if the United States
will have fight, it will be impossible for
England to back out. Besides. we begin
TO think here that it would not last longer
than three mouths, for what with steam fleets
and Paixhan guns. an enormous deal oil
slaughter and destruction could be effected
in that time to afford satisfaction enough to
both parties. God forbid such result bu,
make up your minds in the United States
before you 60 further, tina. you may not be
caugh, unprepared. We have just voted a
million sterling to our already colossal navy.
What have YOU done?'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07
MEXICO AND THE UNITED STATES

The New York Evening Gazette of Fri
day afternoon publishes the substa ice OF
the protest made by the Mexican Minister.
Gen. Almonte, TO the Department, of State.
ABSTRACT OF THE PROTEST OF GENE.
RAJ ALMoNTE.-The undersigned has the
honor TO address himself to the Hon. Sec.
rotary of State, in order TO manifest the deem
concern with which he has seen tina, the
President Oft the United States has given his
signature 10 law admitting into this confed-
eracy, the Mexican province Of Texas.
He had FILTERED himself that the sound
counsels of the mos, distinguished citizens,
&c. would have led to better result. IN
happily it has not been so. and against his
hoPes and sincere vows, he sees consuma-
ted on the part Of this government. an act
of aggression the most unjust that modern
history records-the spoliatlon of friend
ly nation Of considerable part oil lis ter
ritory.
For these reasons, in obedience 10 his
instructions, he must proies:, and does pro
test most solemnly, in the name Of his
government, against The law, &c. He
protests also that the act in a measure in.
vaidates The rights Of Mexico 10 recover
her province. OF which she IS so Justly
possessed, and that she will maintain and
give ctfec, TO those rights by all the means
within her power.
He also begs iha, the Secretary will let
The President know that, in view of all
these facts. his mission near this govern
ment terminates from to-day. He conse-
ouenlly Oeg> that the Hon. Secretary will
forward to him his passports. because it is
his purpose 10 leave this city AS soon as
possible for New York"
The Gazette adds that Gen. Ahnonte ar
rived in New York on Friday by the , o.
clock train from Philadelphia. and openly
expresses The belief that war between Mex
ico and the United States must ensue.
Recent advices from New Orleans state
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07
A SKETCH OF SANTA ANNA.
HIS FORTUNES WITHIN A FEW YEARS.

The recent Revolution in Mexico, to-
geher with the overwhelming changes in
The fortunes Of Santa Ana, have impaired
fresh interest 10 the life of man, whose
career has been so extraordinary; who but
the ether day" the observed of all obser-
verS"-wth the deslinies Of nation in his
hands, is now, it may be presumed, little
better than fugitive and an outlaw. The
more immedla c events in his history hay e
been tull OF stirring excitement. His cap
ture by the Texans, his relcase, his return
10 Mexico iE an American national vessel,
his overthrow OF Bustamente, his re election
as President, his loss of a leg in the defence
OF Vera Cruz, his new movements for the
re-conquest OF Texas, the death of his wife,
his speedy marriage to another, the late
popular outbreak, his tvrannical conducl
towards the Mexican congress, the fidelity
10 him OF large body of followers, the
oertinaci,y of his resistance, his repeated
attacks on Puebla, and finally. If his las,
accounts be true, his negotiation for sur
render.
The conduct Of his countrymen in relation
to his ampuiated leg. must be pronounced
brutal and dlsgraceiuI. and will long be
remembered as cowardly manifestation
OF popular fury. Branlz Mayor, in his
interesting work on Mexico, gives an ac-
count Of The burial Of his leg. He arrived
at the gate of the city just after sunrise. as
they commenced firing in honor of the day,
which was TO be celebrated by an entomb-
ment OF tho remains of the shattered limb.
The principal streets were covered with an
awning, the military were on, in all their
hnery, the officers Of government. mingled
IN the procession, and the limb of the Pre-
sdeni, cut oil in 1888, afterwards buried
IN Vera Cruz, was disntered end brought
TO the capital in 1912. laid in crvs,al
vase, borne TO the Cemetery OF Santa Paula
where 1t was deposited in monument,
erected to receive it, by the command of
the General of the Mexican army.
What contrast, have recent events pre-
sented! The leg has been torn from its
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07

STEAMBOAT ExPLosIoN.-Tbe tow-boat
Pilot burst her boilers jus, as she was go
ing alongside Of The brig Pioneer, a. the
mouth OF The Mississippi, on the 10th inst.
So violent was the explosion, that part
Of The boat was thrown int the air with
such force as to carry away the top-galIaui
mast AM fore-iop- gallant yard of the Pic
neer, and otherwise injure her. BY this
disaster, William B Fogan, the first ergi-
neer, was killed in an instant; William
Webster, branch pilot, who was on board
the brig, and William Reilly, second engi-
neer, were badly injured; the captain OF
the Pilot, three deck hands. and four fire.
men slightly hurt; and three persons,
Davis, (steersman.) Berry, and another,
are missing. 1t is inferred, from the no
ture Of the wounds inflicted by the explo-
sion, that there was very little water in the
boilers al the time Of the catastrophe,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07

ABSTRACT OF THE ANNUAL RxPoRr OF
THE COMMISSIONER OF PATENTs.-F Fire
hundred and two patents have been issued
during the year 1914, including seven re-
issues, twelve designs, and FIVE additional
improvements to former patents. Daring
the sans period, five hundred and thirty
more patents have expired.
The receipts a. the Office for the year
1874, amounted TO Sal ,22O.O6; deducted
on applications Withdrawn, $1,000; old
nary expenses of the office from the last
year, S24,22S ,04; for library and agriculture,
$2,076,4s. Nett balance, Sc, l64,73.
The whole number of patents issued by
the United States, up TO January, ls45, is
l4,024.
The amount Of patents granted the last
year, was less than the year before.
We find in the report valuable statis,i.
cal table, of the population and crops Of the
several States and Territories of the Union,
in 1874. The population is set down a,
1852, l96. The crops are computed as
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07
MARITIME Law ON THE LAKES

One OF the most important acts of the
last Congress as far as the North Western
States are concerned. is the following. ex-
tending the mara,ime law over our inland
Seas. 1t will give new and much needed
remedies 10 sailors, shippers, insurers and
vessel owners, and we doubt not will prove
highly convenient and beneficial to our
lake commerce.. We copy the law from
the National lntelligencer
AN ACT EXTENDING THE JuR,sp,crroS or
THE DISTRICT COURTS TO CERTAIN CASES
Upon THE LAKES AND NAvIcABLE wArREs
CONNECTING THE SAME.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House
OF Representatives, of the Uniied States Of
America in Congtess assembled: That The
district courts OF the United States shall
nave, possess and exercise the same iuris.
Lotion in matters Of contract and tori oris.
ing 'n' upon, or concerning steamboats, and
o'her vessels OF twenty tons burden and
upwards, enrolled and licensed for the
coas.ing trade, ard at the time EMPLOYED in
business OF commerce and navigation be-
tween ports and places in different States
and Territories upon the lakes and nayi-
gable waters connecting said lakes, as is
now possessed and exercised By the said
courts in cases Of the like steamboats, and
other vessels employed in navigation and
commerce upon the high seas or tide. wa
'ers within the admiralty and maratime iu-
rsdictlon of the United States; and in all
suits b;ough, in such courts in all such
matters OF contract or tort, the remedies,
and the forms of process, and the modes of
proceeding, shall be the same as are or NAV
be used by such courts in cases Of admiral
~ and maratime jurisdiction; and the mar
aIlme law OF the United States, so far as
the same is or may be applicable thereto,
shall constitute the rule of decision in such
suits, IN the same manner, and to the same
extent, and with the same equities as it now
does IN cases of admiralty and maratime iu-
rlsd'ction; saving, however, to the parties
the right of trial by jury Of all facts put in
issue IN such suits, where either party shall
require it; and saving also, to the part es
the right OF concurrent, remedy at COM
mon law, where il is competent to give il,
ana concurrent remedy which may be Civ.
en- by the State laws whore such steamer
or other vessel is employed in such bush
ness of commerce and navigation.
Approved Feb. 90, lS45.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07

REVOLUTION AT IcmABoE.-Prior 10 the
exhaustion of the guano at the island OF
lchaboe, strange as such fact may be,
they had, rs we learn from the English pa
pers, revolution at the island Of lchaboe.
II seems that in the operations Of the
first six months after The island was visited.
a host of agents, or supercargoes, estab-
lished themselves on the island, erecting
tents and temporary residences. In short
time they marked on the ground and laid
claim to all the principal parts. us their own
bona tde property, on behalf Of themselves
and their employers at home, erecting
loading stages, and selling pits at ex,rava-
CANT prices.
I'LL the revolut on, no opposition was
made to this mode Of procedure, and the
consequence was, that ultimately no ship.
unless the lcapain submitted to these land
sharks. could get shovel's breadth of
ground TO land upon. When an agen, had
ship loading at his stage, he purposely
kept dallying with the work, until another
ship from h's house at home would arrive
10 take up the birth, although there might
be three hundred other ships surrounding
the Iltile island, and waiting for access to
the bench. Squabbles and small fights
were of continued occurrence, and increa-
sed unll sloop OF war arrived 10 preserve
order. Her commander remained ill he
believed his presence was no longer nsces-
sary.
On the following day, the demurring
sh'pmasters held meeting. and it was
soon resolved that general reform should
be made instanter. There were abou, 800
ships nj nooFings. and each snip agreed TO
send her proportion Of men ashore. with
guns and bayone,s, mastering altogether
l.400 men. Supercargo Town was at
tucked. and its entire population pu, to the
route at the point oil the bayonei. and driv-
en- directly iato The sea. up to their chins,
and the discounted landlords were there
nd then made To swear, that they reIin-
pushed al right and title TO The soil Of Ish-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07

A MEaiTEp REBuKE-We have hear I'd
pretty good story which is told OF our new
Postmaster General. I,seems no was wal.
led on not long since by Rhode Island Sc
nator, who imporiuned him 10 appoint to
the Newport Post Office, son Of the old
incumbent. The Senator told a very me
lancholy story about the poverty of the az
plcant, and Of the benefits which his FAM
~ would derive by his appointment It
was urged tina, the appointment would be
deemed an act Of commendable charity.
Mr.. Johnson heard the Senator through
patiently, and then addressed him as fol
lows:-Mr. C., doyou Wings in Rhode
Island, when n vacancy occurs in any O E.
your state Offices, fill them with poor De
mocratsp
81 do no, know that we do" was tho re-
piy-''but then this is particularly hard
casc-the applicant is, assure you, a very
deserving man, who is poor and has,
The Postmaster General interrupted Tho
Senator thus-''Mr. c.. have you le.
poor Dorr GU: Of that prson!"
"Why no." said the Scnator-"ahem-
good morning, Mr., Johnson, good morning"
This simple tale shows how hard i, is for
lie Fenneriies 10 awaken The compassion
Of democrats in high places nj Washington
with puiful stories, so long as the course Of
he party is so proscriptivo as il is ia this
state, and above all SO long us Mr. Dorr is
ield to his dungeon.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07

The LICENSE LAw.-We copy from the
Albany Evening Journal an out line Of the
provisions contained in the new law for
regulating The sale Of liquors, which passed
the House Of Assembly last week. We
concur with the Journal in regarding it as
agreat improvement on the present system,
and likely 10 have considerable effect in
reducing the evil Of in.emperance:
LIST. A special town meeting is to be held
on the Tue day before The first Monday OF
May next, al which The elections are to vote
on the question Of license" or .'no license"
This provision also extends 10 the severnl
cities Of the state, and al tho unanimous
request Of the delegation from the city Of
New York the act also includes that city.
I'd. When the fls. vote has been taken
Whichever party may obtain the majority
the result is 10 stand for ono wear at
least, and until one fourth Of the electors
shall petition the proper authorities for a
new trial. wnen new election is TO be
held The above named provision is to ex-
tend to all new elections.
Bird. If The people vote ..lcense" then
the boards Of excise. now established, are
to possess the same powers they now pos
soss- e"i.er 10 grant or rsfuse licenses FOR
the retail Of Intoxicating liquors, TO such
persons as may have the necessary cor
veniences for lravellers-in o.her words
tarern licenses. No grocers' licenses nre
to be allowed. No pay is to be received
for such licenses. This we conceive 10 be
the most valuable feature of the bill. Ii
separates this moral qucs ION from all CON
nexion with filthy lucre. and every tax pay
er voting for .'llccnse" will have the salts
faction OF knowing ,hat if his side prevails
no 'price Of blood is to be thrown into the
public Golfers He must look elsewhere
for the support OF the Paupers which he so
willingly helps 10 make. And it is right in
another point Of view. If the traffic is
right. no licenses should be required. If
wrong, is it not inconsistent with good
morals to sell crime for twenty piece, Of
silver"
4th. 1.-THE people vote ono license" then
none are TO be granted, and all the penal
ties now imposed by the Revised Statutes
ahainst The retailing Of intoxicating liquors
are TO apply in their full force. The only
exception is in favor Of the physician, who
may prescribe for medical purposes.
5lh. Ii The overseer Of the poor negIects
70, ten days TO prosecute for any penalty
incurred under the previous section, any
citizen may do so, in his name, by giving
security for the costs of suit in case Of
failure. Ifconvction follows the prosecu.
ton. then such complainant. is to recover
one half the penalty.