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The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-25
DEBT OF

1t is stated in a New York paper that a
proposition will be submitted atihe next ses-
sion of Congress TO advance some millions to
Texas, on condition that she transfer her pub
lie lands TO the Uniled States.
We never noubled, but that this annexa-
ton project-whIch originated in a specula
ting gambling spirit, contemplated the sad
ding Uncle Sam with The debls of Texas
The zeal with which the scheme was supper
led by certain individuals could only be ac-
counted for in the suppoSition, that they were
stimulated by interested considerations. The
original scheme proposed in so many words
The assumption OF ten millions OF debt; but
this was SO batefaced, that this feature was
stricken out, and by the articles, as finally
agreed upon, Texas was lett to pay her own
debts. To get around this stipulation, and
10 return 10 the original plan, in effect, will
now be the object 10 be accomplished. Ii is
by this means only that the flaming patriots
can realize to the full extent The immense
profits anticipated from Texas scrip, &c.
We have seen no estimate to be relied up
on of the amount OF the Texas debt; but
this is of no consequence. A matter OF
higher moment, is the principle involved
Is Texas the only State whose debts are TO
be assumed by the Federal Government? Is
she the only one worthy OF this distinguished
honor and signal favor2 Why should not
Indiana, Mississippi, Florida and the rest
of the States, whose credit has been tarnish.
ed, aud who are embarrassed heavily, re-
ceive a like assistance from The Federal
Treasury? Why, indeed, should not all the
States come in for an equal aud just dislrl-
button? On what pfinc.p pie OF justice is it
that Virginia. for instance, which contributed
her millions of acres 10 the Union, snail be
excluded, while his new Siate is 10 be over
whelmed by Federal bnuny?
Can any other reason be assigned Tor sucl
a proceeding, than the sinister Influence
which The land jobbers and scr p specuia'ort
exert over the present Administration? |
the Texas debt is assumed, several individ
uals, who are not overstocked with money I,
day, may be millionaires to morrow-but n,
such partial and magical resull woald follow
from Virginia's receiving her jusl %proportioT
of the Land Fund. Hence it is, that tbs
noisy, clustering, selfish politicians, who ad
minister affairs at Washington, are so par'ic
ularly intent on aggrandizihg Texas--it j
their own observation-disclosures Wig
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-25

in the passage oflaws which govern US. Laws
made in direct violation of our Constitution
which is declared to be the supreme law of
the land. With such palpably unconstitu-
tional acts End precedents before US, acqries-
ced in by the people, and gIoried in by the
party e~nacting them, we have little hope
that any measure, which the ruling party may
deem expedient 10 consummate the work of
annexation, can be prevented, by showing
that they are in direct opposition TO the con-
s%litution of the United States. That instru-
ment will be construed and nodded to suit
and purpose of party, which party leaders
may determine upon. Such has been the
case heretofore; and such will continue to be
the case in time 10 come, each new precedent
adding strength to any party determined to
enact its will, and weakening the moral force
of the Constitution Cincinnati Gazette
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-25
DEATH OF D o r

We have the painful duty to announce the
death of Joseph Story, l.. L. D., one of the
justices of the United States Supreme Court,
and Dane Professor of Law in Harvard Uni
yersiiy. He expired at his residence in
Cambridge, OF Wednesday evening, at a
quarter before nine O'Clock. His pulse ceas-
ed to beat, and his hands were cold before
eight, P. NJ. His disease was stoppage of
the intestines, or strangulation. the same sick
ness which ended the life of Mr.. Legare in
Boston, in ls43. Judge Story was 65 years
of age. He graduated at Harvard Universe
~ 1898 and was appointed TO the Judgeship
of the U. s. Court by President Madison in
1911. He has filled a high Office in the u
dicial service of his country, and a higher
station in the public eye, and he has left a
space that will not be easily filled.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-25
TROUBLE AMONG THE MoRMoNs.-We find

TROUBLE AMONG THE MoRMoNs.-We find
the following in the St. Louis Gazette of the
18th inst,
We learn from passengers on the Boreas,
which arrived this morning, that a serious
difficulty had recently occurred between The
old citizens of Hancock county-as the anti
Mormons are called-and "a portion of the
Saints, settled near Carthage. II would
seem from all that we can gather, that an al
tack, real or feigned, was made on The NOR
ming of the 9Th inst, by some persons I'M
known, but supposed TO be Mormons, on a
school-house in Rocky Run precinct, where
i'm was gathered a contention of the sold citi-
zens," Tor purposes not specified. Firearms
were used by the assailants, but, though the
doors and windows are said to have been rid
died with balls, no one was hurt. This read
lily served as a protext for "ga,hering the
clans" and soon a large body of sold citizens
were ready TO march upon a Mormon settle
ment near, TO do retribution on The supposed
enemy. Leaning the approach of the at
lacking party, the Saints sought safety in flight
and succeeded in reaching Nauvoo with such
of their goods and chaitles as they could con.
v~eniently carry with Them. Their dwellings
however we're set on fire by the order-loving
citizens OF Hancock county, and some thirty
or forty or them were consumed. When the
Boreas left Warsaw, reports where rife oflarge
parties of Mormons and anti -Mormons, gath.
ering in the vicinity, TO do dreadful deeds o
bloodshed against each other.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-25
A vINDICATIoN AND DISCLOSURE

The public has long suspected that some
disclosure, like that ioreshadowed below,
would be forthcoming, whenever Mr.. CLAY
considered the reasons for his silence, wheth-
er a matter ofhonor and confidence, or mere
ly selfimposed, as at an end. The National
lnielligencer has received a specimen sheet
of Collon's Life OF that great statesman of
our times; and at its page $50, vol. /, finds
the following PASSAGE:
Numerous have been the occasions as
all know, when Mr.. Clay might have taken
the popular breeze, and been waited 10 the
highest pinnacle of ambition when, too, as
was thought and argued by his friends, he
might have done it without reproach-when,
indeed, il was urged upon him as a duty TO
his country, 10 his friends, TO himself. Bul
always Judging for himself, as every man
must do in all cases of casuistry, which can
be settled only by the feelings of his own
heart, his answer has uniformly been, when
compelled by the decisions Of conscience,
TO descent from others, in such debate: Il had
rather be right, than be President His
magnanlmlty has on more occasions than one,
barred the door to his advancement. In the
case of the notorious charge of "bargain," for
the election of Mr.. Adams, in 1925, it has,
for nearly quarter of a century, been in the
power OF Mr.. Clay, at any moment TO prove
by positive evidence that the ~dishOnorablt
proposals mere made by those who brought
The charge; but who, having been spurned, and
anticipating an %arralgnmenl on the same
count, were first in court, with a gross fabri-
cation in their right hand. But magnanimily
and that 10 a po. itical opponent, who was
himself the agent in tae transaction, has hith-
erlo kept the key to the secret. In IA future
page of this work il will be unlocked"
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-25

The WHOLE ARGUMENT IN A NUTSHELL
A correspondent in the N. Y. Tribune is on a
visit to Lowell, (Mass.) and writes thus "All
New-England-indeed, all the North-bears
on IFS face a tariff argument, but at Lowell
it is condensed to a conviction. The little
State of Massachusetts is a better market for
the Union than all England and her colonies,
and Lowell alone consumes more Flour than
We export TO Britain. Considering the con-
dirion of the Capitalist and Operative, who
would strip these temples glittering with the
trophies ofhappy industry, and invite 10 com.
petition with easy. voluntary Labor, the Pau.
per and Convict Toll Of the misesable Old
World"
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-25

A STATE NOT A STATE.-Texas at pre-.
sent is a sort Of political chrysaIis; she is in
the transition State, neither ''tish, flesh nor
good red herring" So far as revenue is
concerned she is independent, and is supreme
over her own pocket; SO far as defence is
concerned, all her fighting is TO be done for
nothing. We get all the kicks while she
receives all the coppers. BY what of CON-
mon sense or international law she can have
all The claims ola State upon our government
white we have no claim upon her as a men,
Der OF The Union, We are unable to discover.
Some of the Southern presses have endeav-
ored to explain why the reciprocity should
be all on one side, but they have linus far on
iy succeeded in bringing forward presidents
which do not iii the case.-Iroy Wing.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-25

GIVE TOUR CHILDREN A NBwsPAPER.-A
child beginning to read becomes delighted
with a newspaper, because he reads ofnames
and things which are familiar, and he will
progress Immediately. A newspaper in one
year is worth a quarters schooling 10 a child,
and every father must consider that substan-
tial information is connected with advance
ment. The mother Of the family being one
of IFS heads, and having more immediate
charge of children, should herself be instruct
ed. A mind occupied becomes fortified a.
gainst the ills Of life, and is braced for any
emergency. Children, amused by reading
or study, are of course more considerate and
more easily governed. How many thought
less young men have spent their earnings in
a tavern or grogshop who ought to have been
reading! How many parents who have not
spent twenty dollars for books for their fam.
lilies, would have given thousands 10 reclaim
a son or a daughter, who had ignoren,Iy and
thoughtlessIy fallen into temptation.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-25

PERTINENr.-The Religious Recorder
Significantly asks: (which is the cheapest,
to hire "a room and buy a library, and organ
ize aschool for poor children, or pay the dam
age which such a troop of yagabonds will, IN
a few years, infict on sociely?" The Gin
c%innatti Inquirer adds-"As a general rule
it may be safely laid down that the more
school house there are, the fewer prison:
there will be needed.'
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-25
PnrsrERs.-Tbe United States Journal

PRINTERs.-The United States Journal
says that there are more than twenty printers
who are performing the duties of clerks in
the Departments at Washington and that they
are equal, if not superior to others, who had
the advantage of collegiate education
We have no doubt about ii.-Half the col.
Iegc ledglings don't know a comma from
the ffuke of an anchor.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-25

OF The Washington correspondent ofthe
New York Courier accounts in the following
manner for the war-like tone which has
been, for ONE time past, maintained by
the official Government journal at Washing
ton:
The reason then why the organ has been
so war-like in lis tone-why it has so urgent
ly defended the course of the Executive
why it has stimulated and encouraged steps
and proceedings leading TO a necessarily
heavy expenditure-and why it has been so
acrimonious with reference TO the Courier
and Intelligencer'-lhis reason is to be found
in the fact that the Executive. his Cabinet,
and organ do not intend or desire TO fulfil the
expectations of the southern free-traders
with reference to the Tariff, and hence they
are encouraging and making heavy expendi-
lures to give them an excuse for ~disappoint-
ing the expectations of the Calhoun men,
To be sure, Mr.. Walker has sent out a host
of circulars, TO obtain, as is averred, informa-
ton TO enable him to recommend a change
in the tariff, and great expectations have
been excited among the Calhounites by the
noise and stir which has been made upon the
subject, while the organ occasionally cries
production ofthe tariff" revenue limit
"revenue Standard" &c, for the purpose Of
binding the eyes of the Souiherners by lead
ing them to believe that a radical change is
contemplated and thus drawing their atten-
lion from the expenses made and accruing
but, notwithstanding these cries of the organ
and circulars of Mr.. Walker TO enable him
to recommend a change, | hazard nothing
whatever in saying that the course to be pur-
sued and the alterations 10 be recommend
ed with respect to the Tariff are already de
termined upon. | do not say that there viii
S be no change recommended or urged by the
Executive and his Cabinet, but I do say, tina
the changes which will be recommended
| will not be such as are expected by the Cal
houn men. You will say what advantage
) will it be TO the Wing party if ANY chang
at all be made or recommended. The ad
Y vantage will be, that it will result in leavin!
\ the Tariff as it is. The Calhoun men viii
rot support the measures recommended b
the Executive, and they will not be carrie,
and the tariff not disturbed in consequence
n That this is the course which events ar
likely to take, | am pretty we'll informed.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-25

GOLD MINE OF GUADALUPE, IN THETowN
OF CosALo, IN MExICo.-This is supposed
to be richest gold mine in the world. 1t
belongs 10 Signor Yrlarte, who refuses to
work it TO any great degree of productive
ness, because he could not dispose of the i'm
mense revenue it would yield, amounting to
several millions ofdollars. He has now far
more than>he wants, and says that his money
is safest under ground. is this wisdom. OF
philosophy or ayarice? We suspect the lat
ter.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-25
@Father MILLER has published an az

@Father MILLER has published an adj
dress or apology in relation to his doctrines
concerning the end of the world. lie ad-
fnils his mistake as to time, but says that he
was actuated by pure motives; also that,
since he was wrong as to time. he can only
live in continued expectation of the event.
He concludes with this sentence.
"For my indiscreiions and errors. ] ask
pardon; and all who have spoken evil of m
without cause | freely forgive. My laboTs
are principally ended. ! shall leave to my
younger brethren the task of contending for
The truth. Many years | have toiled alone
God has now raised up those who will
I'll my place. shall not cease 10 pray fol
the spread Of The truth"
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-25

EoEsTRIAN STATUE--The Washington
Bee states that at meeting of the heads of
departments and other distinguished officers
of Government took place OH Wednesday, al
the Presidents mansion, for the purpose of
considering a plan for the erection ofan eques-
lrian statue, in honor of the illusirions
Jackson, at the seat of Government. The
President Of the United States was present,
and heartily approved of the object. He in
TINA ted that he should be proud 10 head the
list with a handsome sub subscription. The Bee
also states that a committee OF most respec.a-
BILE and influential citizens will be appointed
to receive contributions from those who may
be DESTROYS 10 subscribe. The Hon. Cave
Johnson is spoken ofas chairman of the COM
mittee.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-25

The Lawrenceburg, Qnd.) Beacon, a Lo-
coEoco paper, has the spunk to speak the
truth of some of the leaders of the party. 1t
says that the Governor and Lieut.. Governor
of Indiana are ga couple of demagogues and
political adventures, and that either of them
would disgrace the Senate of the United
States.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-25

VERMONT.-The Legislature elect stands
thus far: Senate, Wings %; Locofoco 6.
Essex county, which elects one Senator, not
yet heard from. To the House of Represen-
tatives there have been chosen 1863 Wings,
60 Locofocos, and ii Abolitionists. In Al
towns there is no choice; ID towns are yet to
be heard from.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-25

The remains of BARON SrUBEN, unhonor-
ed and almost forgotten, lie in a vault un-
der the old Baptist, church, in Nassau ST., N.
York. That staunch and devoted soldier of
the Revolution deserves better Of the country
OF his adoption. Ere long the church will
be demolished, and those venerated remains
scattered to the winds.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-25

o. Gen. Cass evidently has an eye 10 the
Presidential succession. In an article al
tributed to him which recently appeared in
the Detroit Free Press it is proposed that our
army ''march at once into Mexico, fix the
boundary of Texas at the Rio del Norte,n
and that ave demand California in payment
of the expenses of the war;
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-25
WING ORGANIZATION.
A Poughkeepsie paper holds the following

A Poughkeepsie paper holds the following
language:
CHAD the Wings in the contest Of lS4l,
FOUGHT RIGHT ON, aud they did from 1886
to 1910, who believes that the Abolitionisis
could ever have mustered on-fourth OF the
strength they secured? But when The Wings
ceased to act, they saw the field open tor
their operations, and lost no time in enlist
ing troops among the partially dlsbanded
Wings. Let the party never be letl in such
a condition again"
There is so much good sense in the above,
SAYS the Philadelphia United States Gazette,
and so much practical truth to be derived
therefrom, that we cordially recommend if
to our political readers. Never more than
at the present time, was our party called on
TO rally for its principles and its name. The
lesson of a disastrous mistake, should not be
lost; and we must remember that while we
feel the effect of that error, we owe it to the
purity of our principles, never to change up
on them the fault. The great interests of
p~ublicanism require a constant watchfulness
mot a warfare.) Parties will exist, and they
are for the good of the country, so long as
the vigilance of each is kept up; but when
once the balance, not of NUMBERS but vigil
ance, is lost, then there is danger that the
other will absorb, and abuse the power. We
know of no Wing who is dissatisfied with his
own principles. We certainly see no evil
dence on the part of the Democrats, Of dis
trust in their plans, but We have, within
a year, noticed an uneasiness on the part of
a lew Wings, a desire to do something
extraordinary, something which they confess
must interfere with the integrity of the Wing
party, and disturb its organization. Now these
ty, but persons claiming TO be Wings, have
as much at stake in the prevalence of Wing
principles,as any others. They are concerned
for a Congressional or Presidential election,
because new legislation may disturb then
plans of business, and, therefore, they are
solicitous for the success of the Wing party
Why, then, should they neglect the duty Of
preserving the organization of the party?-
Why seek 10 disturb it? There can be nc
hope ola party in a national canvass, that i:
not sufficiently organized to gain local vic.
tories: and those who think lightly ofparty
efforts, for municipal purposes, ought not tc
expect party success for national objects. |
is not difficult TO raise a party, or parties. sui
iciently strong TO insure the defeat of the
leading divisions, it has been afIen attempt
ed within a few years; but it is more credit
able TO rally around a party, whose principles
are approved, and seek TO encourage its mem
bers,and promote IFS success. Had the whig;
understood this, and acted on it, a few year
ago, they would have been the dominan
party. They are now in the mlnonty-a
least, they are out OF power. Shall the,
rally elsewhere for success. and neglect thei
principles? Or shall they come up 10 th'
old standard, whose folds bear the name o
WASHINGTON. and CLAY.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-25

o. The State Sentinel calls our journal
ga snapplsh little Wing concern" and says
it"used TO tread on our corns a little" We
never made a "snap' at Chapman but we
BIT him, and he grew so tired at last OF see-
ing our teeth that he dropped his tail be
tween his legs and sneaked of. He is now
being Dunn for.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-25
REMOVAL.

We are removing our Office to the corner
OF Main and First streets, over J. M. Stock
wells Wholes ale Dry Goods Store-entrance
on First street. In order to allow ourseli
time to fit up our Office, as i; should be, no
paper viii be issued next week, but after
that matters will 60 on as regular as clock
work.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-25

.@Mr. Clay, says the Wheeling Times,
came up the river from Maysviile TO Guyan-
dotte in the steamer Senate-as he was 60
ing on board, he remarked that he had hop
ed his public life was ended, but he per-
ceiVed he must 60 into the Senate again.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-25

The "South Bend Free Press" has pass
cd into the hands of Messers. WEST g. Cor
FAX. We have received the first number
tom the new editors under the ti.ie of est.
Josephs Valley Register"
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-09-25

DAILY JoURNAL.-The Indiana State Jour-
nal will be published daily during the session
of the Legislature. One Dollar for the
@~daiiy"-37t cents for The "weekly" during
the session.