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The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-26

The Statesman admits that Mr.. En-
decott made a judy of himself in the last
IL oislature. We don't believe the people OF
Posey can be iudied by him second time.
Even this early in the canvass, Burns is shak-
;no in his shoes. He is calling on the party
10 ..sustain their convention" but the people
only laugh at him. They know very well
the "ConpentiOn," as the body that nomlnat-
ed Endecott is styled, was composed OF q
few striplings, headed by Burns, and they
are not disposed to be dictated 10 by sucf
chaps. The "Young Democratic" can
shine this time.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-26
JOHN TNGLE, Jr., Sec'y

o. The late House Of Representatives of
Congress,-which contained "a large MAORI
ty OF locofocos, those dear lovers of economy
and of the people-under the act which au-
thorises each House to provide itself with
stationary, &C., ordered an amount OF
books, papers, &C., exceeding $500 for each
member. This library 10 each member was
paid for out of the peoples money. Bul
the dirtiest part Of this transaction is TO be
told.
A SPECTATOR, who offered 5000 each for
"Members' Tickets" as they are called
purchased something like 70. Thus 5000
were voted out ofthe national treasury. for the
sake ofputting $780, into the pockets o fthese
individuals.
We don't want TO be inquisitiye, but we
should like TO know if Mr.. Owen ssspecula.
ted" upon his "ticket," and pocketed 5000.
in addition to his eight dollars a day." We
remember during the last canvass for Cong.
ress in this district, Mr.. Owen stated that
"the eight dollars a day" was "no object" to
him. We want TO know now if he didn't re.
ceive his salary, and in addition if he die
not take with the rest, $500, of the peo-
Pies money TO pay for books, which he either
sold or has now in his possession.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-26

NJ The Statesman, with a great flourish
Of trumpets, asserts land the Statesman ought
to know that the great and "noble declar-
atom contained in that pattern ola state pa
per-Polk's Enaugural-that sour title to
the country of Oregon is clear and unques-
tionable," has actually "alarmed the British
Ministry"-in fact threw them into a duck
fl. so that if we should now think proper TO
claim Canada, it is doubtful if old England
wouldn't give it up rather than have any
fuss about so small a matter. The g%randilo-
ouent STYLE in which Burns speaks OF the
prowess ofthis country, and her determine
ton TO fight all creation rather tlan be
thwarted in her attempts upon the property
ofher ~neighbors, is happily hit off by the
State Sentinel in the following gush of elo-
quence:
sFeller Citizens and Hosses--hurral there's
a prospect of war. Skunk Holler is in arms
and on its feet, and the earthquake shout,
Dustin from 26,000,000 creased lungs is re-
verberated over all this tall land. Mean,
snekin', toad hoppin', snake c%rawlin,' sword
scared on, house settin' on fire, barbarous.
David Crockett KILN Mexico has dared to
show her cat-teeth, to the heavenrous, light
nin' defyin' and death swallerin' Uncle Sam.
TShouts.l Methinks, and oh bosses, [ spy
the spirit of '76, godnesses ofliberty! soarin'
on its turkeys wings around you! [Whar?
says one looking up.] You great boss, I'm
speakin' in fgger. / see them happin' thelT
shinin' pinions and pipin' the a%ffectin' wal
cry of Yankee Doodle! [Crowd, Yankey
Doodle ! Co k-a-doodle-doo9 Bring out the
Long Tom of Bunker Hill, and the thousand
FOUNDER of New Orleans! Let them roar
till they crack the welkin', and set the cloud:
on fire and knock the poles over. Th'
wrath swung clever OF Uncle Sam shall spill
numbscull OF Sandy Hannah in a handy man
ner, and Skunk Hollow will bung up tht
daylights of his country! Let us dig hole
with the pick axe of vengeance, scream thu
Mexicans into it and sink 'em into Chany
-Whar is the skunk that don't ecky then
! sentimentso He amt 10 whar, nor ever was
-l[Three cheers and a Y9ysle= The coun
rfShout] believe I'll take a drink.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-26
THE PHILADELPHIA ACADEMY OF
FINE ARTS DESTROYED BY FIRE.

A little before midnight of Wednesday the
Academy of Fine ARTS in Philadelphia, be-
lieved to contain the best collection of Pain
tings in the United States, was consumed by
fire, supposed to have been communicated
by an incendiary.
The fire was first discovered beneath the
Statue Gallery, which was entirely destroyed,
with all its contents; and, spreading to the
Library room, a large number of pictures
were destroy ed before they could be remov-
ed. Several pictures of great value were al
so lost in the Rotundo. With great efforts,
the valuable Library, chiefly a present from
Napoleon Bonaparte, was saved, though con-
slderably injured. The losses of pictures, in
many instances, are irreparable.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-26

PREPARING FOR DEFENCE.-The Norfolk
Beacon says a general ord er has been issued
from the War Department to mount the bat
teries of the various Notifications for the pro-
lection of the Atlantic coast. The officers
and troops at Fortress Monroe are actively
engaged in executing the order. The whole
compliment of guns for the fertilization of
this garrison amounts to nearly three hun
dred, constituting, with the battery at Fort
Ca lhoun, a weight Of metal sufficient TO re-
sist any attempted invasion of the fleets
ofthe most formidable European powers
Lou. Jour.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-26

GIVE came very near killing off our
friend EBEN D. Epson, Esqr., last week. A
rumor reached here that he had died at his
residence in Mt. Vernon alter a short i'll
ness. We didn't publish an obituary notice
of him, but we went so far as take his name
out of our list Of candidates. He satisfied US
that he was no ghost by forking over the a.
mount charged for announcing his name.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-26

-The Washington Guards, CAPTAIN
B1TrRoLFF, will parade in full uniform for
the first time on Monda; next the Both
inst. The Guards are composed entirely of
Germans, a large majority of whom are fine
looking men. Their uniform is a very rich
one, and their commander, we learn an ex-
cellent officer. The Band will accompany
them; and our citizens will no doubt enjoy a
treat, as they are we'll drilled. A stand OF
colors, painted by Mr.. Samuel Kelton, will be
presented to them on the occasion by the
Ladies of this place.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-26

B~ANIsHMENr OF SANTA ANNA-LATE
FROM HAVANA AND Mexico The Mexican
steamship Neptune, Captain Parkinson. ar
rived at Charleston on Thursday last in the
short run of three days from Havana. She
is bound TO New York, and put into Charles.
ton for a supply Of fuel. Capt. P. has fur.
nished the Charleston papers with Havana
papers to the 9Th inst. We copy the follow
ing from the Baltimore American:
The British mail steamer Medway arrived
at Havana on the 7th inst, from Vera Cruz.
which place she left on the lst, hayino on
board as passenger Gen. Santa Anna, Iadv,
and family ,-who had been banished from the
Mexican territories-they intend TO proceed
10 Venezuela. There is no positive particn-
lars as to the course pursued by the Mexican
Government IN banishing Santa Anna, Can't,
Parkinson states that he was banished for
ten years; that his private party was respect-
ed; that he had with him a large amount Of
money, and was in good health and shirts.
The British mail steamer Dee also arrived
at Havana on the 7th, from England. with
General Bustamente on board, on his wav to
Mexico, Very little notice has been Given
of Gen. B., whilst every attention has been
paid TO Santa Anna-the latter havino been
escorted 10 his lodgings by a band Of mn.
sic.
1t is stated that the French legation had
been lnsuited in the streets Of Vera Crnz.
Just previous TO the sailing of the Medwav'
and that the minister had demanded either
immediate reparation for the indignity offer
ed, or his passports.
The Havana papers state that all anticipa-
ton of a war between the U. S. and Mexico
had subsidized.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-26

A STRANGE OPERATIoN.-A New York
paper says that a curious operation has late
ty been successfully performed in Barclay
street, blow the American Hotel a two
story house has been screwed up, and two
lower stores, as it were, let into il; and II
now has become a handsome four story brick
house.. No straining of any part was exne-
renced IN conduting the plan.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-26

ROAST BEEF.-We are requested TO say to
those of our citizens who are fond of good
Beef, that Mr.. JOHN EcHoLs has a very fine
bullock whic. he intends TO kill and dress
Cor our Market on Thursday ne xt, the Bird
instant. The weight of the steer is about
900 pounds, and we are assured is as fine an
animal as was ever offered in our Market
Those who want choice cuts must rise early,
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-26

If we would enjoy ourselves, we must take
the world as it is, mixed up with a thousand
spots Of sunshine-a cloud here and there
a bright sky-a storm to day, cloud to-mor-
row-the chill piercing winds ofautumn and
and the reviving air of summer.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-26

The QUEBEC FRE.-It has been ascer.
tanned that the whole number OF houses des-
troyed by the late fire in Quebec is s1xrrrN
n THIRTY. The insurance of
these billings amounted to S4ll,34O. The
insurance companies have made arrangement
with the banks TO meet all claims against
them for losses.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-26

WAKE UP.-The Florida Locofocos
claim that they have elected a majority OF
both branches of the legislature--thus secur-
ingto them two Senators in the next Congress.
Here is another reason why the Wings of
Indiana should awake TO the importance of
the coming contest. We can, if we choose,
secure a majority in both branches of our
Legislature, and the Importance of the ques-
tons which will come before that body are
certainly sufficient TO arouse the pride and
patriotism of every true Wing in the State.
The First District will do her part, and the
other Districts we hope will do their parts.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-26

Of The people of ST. Louis, expecting
Mr.. Clay on the Majestic, took a couple of
field pieces TO the landing, aud made every
arrangement forgiving him a magnificent re-
ception.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-26

GA wire suspension bridge is to be
built at Pittsburgh, in place of one that wa:
burned at the great fire, at cost of $50.
900.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-26

They are manufacturing shingles in La
fayette in this Stale from lumber brought
from Canada. 1t comes by the way Of the
Canal.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-26

perior Lemon Syrup. If any of our citizens
desire the material for making a cool and
pleasant drink this warm weather, they now
know where il is to be found.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-26

Louis Philippe and Victoria, the Kings of
Belgium Naples, and Holland, and the Queen
ofSpain, are all to meet at Paris in August
next.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-26

Willis of the New York Mirror, says that
editors are pumphandles of charity, always
helping people TO water, and never thought
to be thirsty themselves True as preach
ing.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-26

@The Washington Union says that The
report of the intended appointment of John
Y. Mason, the Attorney General as Minister
TO England, is incorrect.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-26

CT John Van Buren,, son of the ex-Pres-
ident, has been nominated by a paper in N.
York, as the Democratic candidate for Pres
ident in 1881
This may read funny 10 some, but we see
no reason why Johnny Van may not "come
it' as a easily as Jimmy Polk. Where is
Bobby Tyler? When is he to be put in train
ing.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-26

In many of the counties in Pennsylvania,
the Commissioners are anticipating the pc
Rod for the regular collection of the revenue
in order 10 meet promptly the interest on
the State debt. Ohio pays up her in
terest cheerefplly and promptly; but Indiana
what does she do,-lags behind and makes
no effort TO meet the claims against her. And
will it be believed, a few d~emagogues in our
State for the sake of little notariety and in
the hope by such a course to slip into office
are actually opposing the reception and
appropriation of lands, granted by the last
Congress for the completion ofErie and Ohio
Canal, to that purpose. The tolls, water re-
suits, &C., of the canal when finished, will
pay one-half TO two-thirds of the interest
on our State debt; yet with the means TO ac-
~complish that object given TO us, there are
those IN our midst SO dishonest as TO refuse
their acceptance. They are the dogs in the
manger-they will neither benefit themselves
Lor suffer their creditors TO be benefited.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-26

The last arrival brings intelligence that
the plague had broken out at Jeru salem, and
was carrying off about forty persons daily.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-26

GNotice the advertisement of Mr.. JESSE
T. LAMB, at the head of the advertisements.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-06-26

VERY NATURAL--John Tyler, the last we
heard OF him, was engaged in catching shad
in James river. Soaly business comes easv
to him.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-05-30
From he BaiimoYc .Spa.l

LATE FROM ArRlcA.-The baraue Adafo
Brown, arrived At New York on MONDAY morn
ing, from Sierra Leone, aIler 4 passage oi 70
DAYS
a briganlne, with four hundred and seventy
i've slaves on board prize 10 H. b NJ ship
Wasp, arrived Al Sierra Leone on The llIh o,
April.
a large Brazilian brig. having on board more
than six hundred slaves, prize 10 H. B. NJ ship
Albalross, arrived al Sierra Leone on The l3h
otApril Since the capture oi This vessel mora
Than one hundred of The slaves had died.
Mrs G. a. Connolly, a member ot the Presby-
terrain mission in Africa came passenger in the
Adario
The barque California lei Monrovia on the
9TH of February, for Cape Palmas, with the
Rev.G. Perkins and family, and Rev. Mr. Apple.
ton and lady.
Capt. Brown has favored the New York Com,
mercial with the Liberia Ilerad Of March t..
from which we gather The following
ellis Excellency, the Governor. returned /,
Monrovia on the 9Th March, from a visit 10 the
leeward settlement While at Since he comn!e.
ted The purchase OF The entire Since country
The commissioners appointed BY the Govern
or Ia settle dispute between The chiefs Of Little
Bassa and TO complete The purchase of The whole
country, succeeded fully in carrying oul their in
>lructions. The whole Bassa country is now The
bona ilde property OF The colony. The chef. also
agreed 10 have no more derl pa!0re,"
The L. S. slip Prcbie.-The Herald says tina,
the Y. $. Soop Of war Prcble has been most un-
fortunate as regards the health Of her crew. TIE
last intelligence from her gives seventeen as her
loss By death, and seventy on the sic6 lisl.
A letter from Sierra Leone 10 the New. York
Herald, gives an account oi The capture OF The
slave schooner Echo By Her British MaJesly's
ship Wasp She was given in command Of Mid.
shipman Palmer and ten men, from whom il was
recapturea by the crew, and they all murdered
The schooner was afterwards rscaplured. and he
crew sent 10 England for ilial
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-05-30
NEW YORK CONVENTION.

Nothing would alarm us more than success.
full movement, in the Convention proposed 10 be
called in \. York, for repeains that clause Of The
Constitution, which requires property Gualiica-
ton (S250) from The colored persons in order 10
enable them 10 exercise The right of sullragc.-
If that clause be repealed, il may increase The
Abolition votes 10 near 50000-and the fate of
New York and The whole Union, may turn upon
their movements for dsunion. Yet upon this
very point the Southern Wings, in 1910 fixed
their batteries and assaied Mr.. Van Buren,
for his course in The Convention OF 1921, which
adopted This very wholesome clause. Mr.. V. t.
was grossly misrepresenied al the South in favor
OF free suffrage 10 the coore,i persons-whcn, in
truth, he offered and succeeded in grating on The
Constitution, this clause, so restrictive in its ope-
ration upon that class OF persons Upon this
question, much prejudice was unjns.ly excited
against Mr.. V. B.; and from this cause, he
doubtless lost many OF the Southern States. So
far from his fa"oring The wishes of The colored
people for Unrestricted suffrage he deserved The
thanks OF The South for his patriotic efforts 10
keep down The prl7ilese within narrow chan
mel. The jealous exerions of lie abolitionists
10 effect rcrcal Of his clause, have called our
attention 10 the snhccl, and We take pleasure in
doing justice 10 Mr.. V. g., by 4 brief repetition
Of the facts, now that the political excitement
is over But, for The sake Of The South and OF
the Union, We protest against the least moiifca-
ton Of that wise and valuable clause.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-05-30
THE ENQUIRER,
Richmond, May 20.

In leading article Of yesterdays Wig. we
find an evident effort TO cajolc Western Virginia
into the support of The hcresies Of The Wing
Party-and one of the stransest arguments en-
ploycd, The attempt 10 raise up The Gorgeous head
ofthc old "Riclmond Junto," and 10 make the peo-
pie 1.-THE West believe that il is The Il oco Focos'
of The East who have prevented the consummalion
of every fair scheme OF Internal Improvement for
the benefit of the West The Wing boldly an
nounces, that 'the records will ayouch all We
say" Now, we shall turn 10 these same Gre
cords" and prove conclusivelv tha, the ap.
preparations for schemes of internal improve.
mcnt have no, been at all regulated by political
consderations-bnth have been invariably >waycd
by @ciionol feelings Democrats and Wings
alike, in the West have sustained, and Demo
Gratis and Who's alike, j. Ia East, have opposed
Stale improvements We hone never 10 see The
day, when the development Of The rich resources
of our State, BY a sound and well digesled system
Of improvements, is made 10 depend on the supre.
macy oflhis or that party. Onhis question a, least,
The fierce spirit OF party should be hushed-and all
should look 10 the honor and welfare Of the whole
State. The Wing has grossly misrcpresenlcd
the policy and action Of the Democrats, and in a
few days we shall produce IRON the "recordS'
evidence sufficient to rafue his bold propositions
We do hope, that The Wing will no, make an.
other ridiculous a'temptlo evoke The ghost of Aaa
monster "lhe Richmond Junton
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-05-30
ENGLAND AND SLAVERY.


In her professed philanlhroric crusade against
slavery, England has robbed her own people of
twenty millions Of pounds, and established an
apprentice system in the West Indies, which has
been found 10 operate most injuriou>ly 10 the
owners and 10 The slaves themselves. The boast
ed advocate Of striking OF the teIers Of slavery
she has been found, practically, giving cncon-
raeemcnt 10 a new system Of vaSsaage, which,
though nonnaIy liberal, is substantially charac
lcrized bv the worst features Ct slavery, and in a
more oppressive form. The following, from the
Philadelphia Ledger, paints The subject in dark
colors Ii shows how false are all her professions
of philanthropy, intended, as they are, 10 throw
dust in the eyes Of The world, and cover up he.
own ambition and avarice:
"The 'appreriice system, as The new species Of
slavery is called which the British have intro
dnced in the West Indies is exciting much al
tenlion, and calls for inquiry whether That Go
vernment is acting in COOL faith in lis professions
OF desire 10 suppress this horrible traffic. II
seems that. when SLAYER is captured on the Airi-
can coast BY British ship, she is taken 10 Sierra
Leone, the Slaves are landed, and, instead Of be-
ing settled in the colony as formerly, are told that
they must eniorate TO The West Indies as Stree
laborers." or shift for themselves. II they vii.
consent 10 emigrate, The government will give
them passage gratis. If they refuse, they mus
hire themselves out at Sierra Leone, at tour
pence 10 seven pence day, when they can find
employmenr. which is seldom possible. If they
try 10 reach their old homes they have no means
of supplying their wants on their journey; and
il they escape the danger Of being enslaved by the
way, they have nothing 10 expect but TO lie sold
by their old masters 10 The next SLAYER that ar
riyes. They are virtually obliged 10 emigra,e.
Mr.. Wise, in one OF his dispatches 10 our govern
ment, says:
al submit whether, under our Treaty with
England, some inquiry should be made which
will elicit information as 10 her mode OF enslaving
caplured Africans in her colonies. Is il mol, IN
fact. a part Of the slave-lrade 10 take them away
from their own country without their consent, IL
hind them ont under a system of apprenticeship?
Arc proper Steps taken TO guard their idcnfiV and
10 prevent Them from being enslaved for life >
If they NAV be held in bondage for Term OF hvr
ar len yeals, whv not for fi!ly or one hundred
wears or any period beyond the duration of hn-
man life 2 II is openly avowed here, from va
Iiuus quarters, that many OF these apprentices,
after being bound oul, are reported to be deaa BY
their masters-lher names are changed, and flesh
marks are taken out, and they are transformed
into slaves for life Has England, under her lrea-
lies with and pledges TO The world, right 10 carry
nm . svs,smlike this which leads TO the direct en-
couraoemen Of The trade she Processes 10 suppress
and which, by fraud and cruelty, increases ''s
horrors inhumanities, and crimes
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-05-30
NEW APPOINTMENTS.

The New Orleans Tropic (Whig) speaks very
lavorably Of the recent Federal appointments in
Tho Crescent City. Mr. Macmurdo is native
II Richmond, and is well known for his inielli-
pence and business habits. He has been, for
,n,nv wars merchant in New Orleans, and
,re know him 10 be very popular II cannot he
aan;.d ,b,, thus far, the officers selected by the
pres;dent have been very acceptable 10 The people
Now and then we hear earnings from the Fede-
al nr.ss a, the victims Of proscriplion-bui
,tev should recoect The "reign oiterror" in 1871,
when Francis Granger, The great mover Of The
o,;llo,;ne chi off the heads OF many Democrats
and boas,ed OF his cruelty. The number OF
chances effected BY Mr.. Polk is not comparable
= ,he sweeping removals under a Wing admin
istralion:
aTbc foregoing appointments will, we believe,
o;,e very General satisfaction. Messrs. Macmur-
.rd Dnncan. are highly respectable gentle
~ en very much esteemed for their good qualities
ND e,cellent business capacities and we doubt
a. ,bey viii discharge the duties of their respec-
, nv. stations with ability and fidelity Mr.. Wag-
n nv who succeeds our old friend Sidney Robert
s ne as II S. Marshal, is quite young man,
con NJ our peighbor OF The Courier, and very
modest deserving young gentleman. We hear
his business qualifications spoken OF in very high
terms nv those who know him. OF Mr. Landry,
,be new Surveyor General, we know nothing.
aAs our WING friends nan To walk plank, we
rejoice that MIR. Polk has appointed upright busi-
ness men, and not filled their places with party
hacks and hot house politicians.