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The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-08-21
THE x CONVENTION.

The members of the Texas Convention
which, with one negative, ratified the propo-
sitions 10 annex their CO untry to the United
States, consisted of but Two natives Of Tex
as. The remaining members were natives
of the States, &c. One of them from Eng
land, Two from New England, one from Ohio
and all the rest from slaveholding States!
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-08-21
LOVE AND RoMANcE-The following i.

LOVE AND ROMANCE-The following is
the prettiest little romantic story we have met
with in some time:
"Thomas a Beckett inherited a romantic turn
of mind from his mother, whose story is a slngu-
lar one. His father, Gilbert Beckett, a flourish
ing citizen, had been in his youth q soldier in
the crusades, aud being taken prisoner. become
slave to an Enlir, or Saracen prince. BY de-
grees he obtained the confidence of his master,
and was admitted to MS company, where he met
q person who became more attached to hun
This was the Emir's daughter. Whether by her
means or not, does not appear, but after some
lime he contriyed escape. The lady with loving
heart loilowed him. She knew, they say, but
two words of his language, London and Gilbert,
and bv repeating the former. she obtained a pas
sage IN a vessel, arrived in England, and found
her trusting way to the metropolis. She then
took 10 her other t~ailsman and went from street
to street, pronouncing 'Gilbert.' A crowd COL
lected about her wherever she went, asking, of
course, a thousand questions. and to all she had
but one answer-GiIbert. Gilbertn She found
her faith in it sufficient. Chance, or her deter
nina ton to go through every street, brought her
at last to the one in which he who had won her
heart in slavery, was living in good condition.
The crowd drew the family TO the window: his
servant recognized her, and Gilbert a Beckett
took to his arms and his bridal bed, his far come
princess with her solitary fond word.n
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-08-21

o. Suppose the Wings should have a
majority in the Senate, as is now probable.
and that, following in the footsteps of their
ltlustrlous predecessors they should refuse
to go into an election of U. S. Senator
wouldn't there be a terrible howl set up by
every spaniel, cur, and 'fyst,' in The Locofo-
co kennel? 70 be sure there would. Still
although We could not sanction or justify
such a course-what right would THEY have
10 conplain?-[Laiayette Journal.
"IEhat right would they have TO complaint
What right would the Wings hare 10 do so
As the editor says in another part of his pa
per, two wrongs never made a right. Tht
locos urjered themselves last year, but trut
Wings could never be counseled into follow
lag such examples were their number sui
icient to accomplish the object, which it i
noi likely 10 be. No, no, The Wings vii
throw no obstacle in the way of the majority
They know too well that the approaching cr
SIS in the affairs Of this country demand tia
Indiana shall be fully represented in Cor
gress, and we have no doubt viii urge the t
lection of q Senatorial the earliest momer
practicable, although he may moi be take
from their party. Locofocoism DOES san'
lion ard practice r~ascaliiy 10 accomplish 1
ends, but Wing Democracy never will.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-08-21

THENExTC oNGREss--TExAs.--The Cour-
Ter of this week, under the head of "The
New Congress-" has a short article stating
the number of members in both branches,
their politics, &c, and says 'Texas will, OF
course. be represented by two" in the Senate,
and one in the House. Without pretending
to know more than other folks about this
matter, we are inclined 10 think that our
neighbor is in error in assigning seats in the
next Congress 10 persons from Texas
The following article from the Lafayette
Journal is a very plain statement of the con-
s%titution on that point, and we think proves
conclusiyely that Texas must undergo her
probation before she can be placed upon u
footing ofequality with the old States. The
Journal says
How will it be possible for the Senators
and Representatives to be. elected to the
United States Congress from Texas, to take
their seats, without a most open and palpa-
BILE violation Of the Constitution? That in
strument expressly declares that "no person
shall be a Senator who shall not have attain
ed the age of thirty years, and been nine
years a citizen Of the United States, and who
shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant OF
that State for which he shall be chosen."-
Representatives must have attained the age
of twenty-five years, been seven years citi-
zens OF the United States, &c. Now, ii is as
plain as the nose on a mans face that no per
son who was a citizen ofthe Republic of Ter-
as, can be a Senator or Representative in
Congress. until the expiration of the respec.
tive terms of nine and seven years from the
final consummation of annexation; for having
expatriated themselves they ceased TO be cit
liens of the United States, but were foreign
ers, and subjects of another Government
This principle was we'll understood, and re-
coonized, in The case O fLouisiana, which was
acquired, By Treaty, in 1903, under Mr.. JEFF
ferson; but as that great man thought, with
out sufficient constitutional authority. Even
the acquisition of that Territory, essential as
it was admitted TO be to the safety and pros.
perity of the mighty West, Mr.. Jefferson was
Of opinion would not be legal, until by an
amendment Of the FEDERAL Constitution, the
People should grant the requisite power. A
general acquiescence, however, was taken as
equivalent TO such amendment, in the partic-
uldr instance, and although the question was
never mooted in such a form as to require a
Judicial, decision in regard to it; still we
may now look upon il as settled. But it should
be borne in mind, that no one had the hardi-
HI IL. a.. ooo.ooI H., ~ I'LL
become a STATE, until she had undergone
her regular probation. Hence, although san.
nexed" in 1903, her Senators and Represen.
tatives did not knock al the National L.egis
lature, until 1872"
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-08-21

ORDERS FOR TROOPS.-Thc Balti-
more Sun says, we are informed thatthe Uni
ted States light artillery under the command
of Major Samuel Ringgold, at Fort McIIenry
have received orders from Washington 10
hold themselves in readiness TO march TO
Texas a, a moments warning. We are fur
ihe' informed that every preparation has been
made, and that they are ready to start i'm
mediately. 1t is also said that further or
ders have been given TO the troops at all our
military station and loris.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-08-21
EXECUTION BY THE GUlLLoTlNE.

The Partisan correspondence ofthe New
ark Daily advertiser, describes the execution
of a man, which he lately witnessed and the
instrument by which it was performed, as
followes:-
On a platform erected four or five feet
above the ground, supported by legs and
surrounded by a railing, was a frame work
rising to the height OF between eight and Ten
feet. Those who have Witnessed The oper-
alton of a spile driver conceive a very good
idea of its action and APPEARANCE. The whole
was painted red. The cutting instrument
resembled a yankee hay cutter, except that
it was much larger. One corner being placed
lower down than the other, facilitated its
operation. The axe or knife was fixed in
to heavy block of metal, and drawn up near
ly TO the top of the frame. There it remain
ed dull and s%ullen, like revenge, awaiting its
opportunity. Two companies of mounted
municipal guards. and one offoot, with some
twenty "Sergeants de vile" kept the square
open until 8 O'Clock, the fixed hour. In the
meantime the crowd augmented, and the
number of women began TO BE- quite numer-
ons. One old woman was ~peddling zbout
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-08-21

or The s-South Keniuckian" speaking
of the disasters that befel the Wings at the
late election says-@We had came to the
conclusion a few months since that Indiana
would pay The interest on her debts, but il
looks rather doubtful" Don't be alarmed:
neighbor. True, the repudiating party have
succeed in obtaining a small majority in OIL
legislature on joint ballot, but the Wings viii
be found sufficiently strong to stop repudia-
ton.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-08-21

MExIco.-We learn from the Orleans pa
pers that Signor Garcia Condo. the Mexican
Minister of War has called upon the Cover
nor of the different Departments TO have all
the militia under their commands in readiness
TO march 10 any point it may be deemed ad-
yisable, and ready to act, in the event Of a
PROBABLE war between Mexico and the Uni
led States.
Congress was still in session in the city Of
Mexico. Up to the 10Th neither war nor
non-intercourse between Mexico and the u
niled States bad been declared. The Ex-
traordinary Council, consisting of Elk Cover
nors of the Departments, Elk Ministers, etc,
whom the President has the constitutional
right to convene and consult with upon ex-
traordinary occasions, bad been ordered TO
assemble. Before the President would take
upon himself the responsibility OF recon-
mending or declaring war upon the United
States, it was highty probable that be would
wait until the assembling of this Council, as
IN the event of that measure being suggest
ed by them, the President would be relieved
from any responsibility, should il, as it I'M
doubleday must, terminate unfavorably TO-
ward that Government.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-08-21

o. 1t is amusing to a looker-on in Ven
ice, to behold the rush Of Democracy for Of
fee and plumber, since they have placed Mr..
Polk in the Presidential chair. The party
are already fighting among themselves to
see who shall have the best and most prof
table places. The rush at Washington since
Polk became the dispenser of these good
gifts, and the quarrels of the different cliques
in the different States, reminds US of the an.
ecdote of the Cornwall Parson, who wa:
preaching when the news arrived that a
wreck was coming ashore, and his congrega.
ton began TO scatter. He cried out TO them
in a loud voice to hear one word more be
fore they went off. Meanwhile, he hurried
down from the pulpit and pushed for the
door, where his audience were crowding.-
"My friends, | have only to say, start fair.
So with the Democracy; they see the office
and the plunder--they all want a share; bu
the cunning leaders and demagogues exhor
them, like the Cornwall parson, to hear on
word more, and while they are listening a
the door of the White House TO the word
''start fair i'll rush the leaders and secure al
The plumber.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-08-21

A FISH SroRY.-A publisher in France
says he cannot receive any more subscrip-
lions for his paper. He now sends out twen-
ty thousand, and he cannot mail any MORE
He promises, however, that, should any va.
cancies occur, he will supply those who first
place their names on a list prepared for the
purpose. This is quite encouraging.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-08-21
G-The Louis vile Democrat of SATURDAY

@The Louis vile Democrat Of Saturday
says;
Our SECRETARY OF STATE.-The follow
ing paragraphs afford The fullest explanation
we have seen, of the reports which have been
some days in circulation respecting the mys-
%terious flight of the Secretary of our Com.
monwealth from his post at Frankfort:
SECRETARY Ben. HARDEN left here yes
terday, by the advice of some of his friends,
to escape the indignation of the popular vii
in regard to some alleged moral alteration.
1t is saidhe will resign. Wehave not heard his
story, anu are not prepared to say how guilty
he is, or whether at ali. The charges against
him are of a serious character, and the popu-
lar feeling isvery high againsthim.-Frank-
fort Woman Of the 7h inst.
Popular m gives the following inter-
pretation to the above enigmatical paragraph:
A friend residing in or near Bardstown,
confded TO the care and protection ofthe Sc
crelary, a daughter who wished to complete
her knowledge Of the millinary business, re-
guessing him to procure boarding for her in
a reputable family. The Secretary took her
to a house of ill fame, and attempted to Sc
duce her. A citizen of Frankfort acquiring
a knowledge of her situation, rescued her
from her p%erilous condition and took her TO
his own house. As soon as these facts trans
PRED, the public indignation arose to such a
pitch, that the Secretary was forced TO leave
Frankfort TO avoid a ducking in the Kentuc-
XIV river, or a suit Of tar and feathers.
Such is the tale which has reached this
city: whether true or false, we know not, its
truth appears probable from the flight of the
Secretary, and the "highly excited state Of
popular feeling" against him.-Ken. Gda
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-08-21
DEATH OF MR.. THOMPSON.

We regret 10 learn that LEWIS G. THoMr-
SON, late the Wing candidate for Congress
in the 10Th district, died on the 9Th inst, af.
Ter a severe illness of eight DAYS.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-08-21

or The Ohio River is at livery low stage
of water, and steamboats, scarce. Only the
smallest class Of boats can run, and they Of
ten make a two weeks trip from Louisville
to the mouth.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-08-21
From the Winters Wreath.
.'TISHOME WHEREVER THEHEARTIS

Ills home where'er the heart is!
Where'es its loved ones dwell,
In cities or in cottages,
Thronged haunts or messy dell;
The hearts a rover ever,
And thus on wave and wild,
The maiden with her lover walks,
The mother with her child.
IT'S bright where'er the heart is;
Its fairy spells can bring
Fresh fountains to the wilderness,
And to the desert-Spring.
There are green isles in each ocean,
Ger which affection glides;
And a haven on each shore,
When Loves the star that guides.
IT'S free where'er the heart is;
Not chains nor dungeon dim,
May check the minds aspirings,
The spirits healing hymn!
The heart gives life its beauty,
Its glory and its power
'Tis sunlight to its ripping stream,
And soft dew to its flower.
Some men acquire a literary reputation
without much trouble. 1t is always easie
to take what is lot our own, than it is TO con
ceal it afterwards.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-08-21
INDIANA ELECTIONS.

The official returns for members Of Con-
gress have not yet been received, but the fol-
lowing gentlemen have been chosen, as we
learn from both The Journal and Sentinel at
Indianapolis:
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-08-21

ABEL G. PEPPER has been appointed Mar
shall of the United States for the District of
Indiana, in the place of Robert Hanna, whose
conF~;Ssion has expired.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-08-21
A CARD.

Mr.. CuANDLER-T take this method to
return my sincere thanks 10 the citizens of
Evansville and vicinity for their praisworthy
exertions in saving my property at the burning
of the "Grove MILL" on last Thursday morn
ing. N. ROWLEf.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-08-21
From the 81. Louis Roveiile
sOF SUCH is THE KINGDOM OF HEAV
EN-

TUT 0UOII 10 TIT :
EN-
A blind old beggar, with his hat in hand
Neglected by the busy Passers 0y'
/ noticed shyly at a corner stand,
With moisture falling from his sightless eye
A child came by-a laughing little creature
it'll Joy and innocence in every feature,
Skipping forth gally to an apple stand;
She saw the beggar, and became less gay
Then flung the bit OF silver in her hand
Into the old mans hat, aud ran away!
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-08-21

This gives the locos a majority OF nine,
and Benton yet to hear from, which last year
returned a locofoco. q = EBAENa
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-08-21
LEGISLATURE.

The SENATE isas it was last year, a tie
each party having % members, and the To-
cofocos the casting vote Of the Lieutenans
Governor.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-08-21
For The Chaplet Of Mercy.
IT'S HOME WHEREVER THE HEARTS

By HON. ROBERT DALE OWEN.
IT'S home where'er the heart is,
Where'er its living treasures dwell,
In cabin or in princely hall
In forests shade or hermit's cell.
IT'S bright where'er the heart is
Its fairest spells have power TO bring
Fresh fountains 10 the wilderness,
And 10 the desert vernal Spring.
IT'S free where'er the heart is:
Nor ranking chains nor dungeons dim,
Can check the minds aspiring
The bounding spirits pealing hymn.
The heart gives life its beauty,
lis warmth, its radience, and its power;
Sunlight to every ripping stream,
Aud soft dew to each dropping flower.
The New York Tribune shows up the Hon
Poet by publishing the following. which the
editor alleges appeared many years ago in a
collection ofpoems published in England, WI
believe:
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-08-21

nrThe distance from Cincinnati Dyke
Canals TO Lafsy veto is 337 miles.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-08-21
PLAGIARISM.

A short time ago R. d. Owen was charg-
ed with appropriating a political document,
the work of another, to his own use; now he
is charged by the press with 6lching poetry
He sent to a periodical, published at St
Louis, the following
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-10-20
FALL SUrPLY OF FRESH
DRY GOODS.

IVNHE subscribers have received by the last
Il packets from New York. arg. as-ort.
and Fancy Goods very pc
with
at III. lowest market for cash city
EItfa -up'T wool Blk and fancy Cloths
super Ribbed, Bueksk,n Tweed, Cashmere
Pine, medium aud low pricsd sRinsts all Co'Ors
Kentucky Jeans. Tennessee Plains. keIs.ys and Plains
PLAID olplk laning- ard ght Tweeds for boys
Supr tn ian cold PLAID md ped Alpaca
do. BombAz me- ORLEANS Cloths and Gala ~ ids
White. rcd green and yellow flanbe, Canton do
s~an-io~n NsTnO, NaIena and Silk wOrstej Vest.nEs
Plain black and fEd sin vsvst and SATIN v--tngs
Enzish Ff,Lch BBj American Caicnes. all QUALITIES
Furniture Caicoes and Dmty ant Habit do
super Cashme. DE- ECo-- Nous Lame de Lanes, &C.
Plaza. plaid striped. 6g "a and dotted Mullins
Ladies Alpaca, Nerino Cashmere and H. Wool Hose
White black Silk lose Hose, Raw Silk do
Wh's and unbeseied. miHed black lead Cotton
Germantown Hos fnf boys sTls and
Thihe g. -hmere. Nefinp and Tartan shawIs
Fanny Hdtfs aod French worked Collars
PAN, ismsicbed and Rover. Borierrd L. e IIdk6
Thread and Li-e Lace Eginrs and Inssnss Bobbins
sws- and Csnbr'e Flying and In-.rting. cheap
POLKA, Piit, fI<d and Insd Nett blu md white
spt,lh-h. nandshta and PoBK,e Idsf
Irish Linens, Table Coh', bamass and diaper
Huekabaok, Rusrii and Birdeye Diaper and Cash
Fancy coid AMI bib Hilk Mrt-, Polka d.
Beaver, ND Lisie anil Thibst CLOVIS, for Iade.
Bpnn't hat cap, neck and velvet RibaBds
Grass Cloth, Victoria, Narselies and Corded Skirt.
3ls luiesir'nE and ch fancy cord slss, vsy cheap
New style and kHrlson Gngham., bin ard white do
Gimps, totd' ani 1asses, Gimp and vic'nria C,t6s
super Whtsey. Rnr, yaekenlw and Dufhn BLANKETS
Pine ana .Irsi6he ClrpctinE Rugs and Nstls
Pam ard Paid Linsey, all pnces
VISA complete ~ beaehed, brown Domes
ucs, f"tnp OznabufRs &C. &c.
M % which niy found very lpse mics al No QI7
sr5 VALENTINE BREgDHgE 20
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MONDAY .osmnu. ocrosEk 80. ,s.,.
A GARDEN IN TOWN.


gentleman In Philadelphia INDUCES his taste in the
e,,,,uon Of tiny garden attached his city residence.
,h,ch h.s attracted tho Of the editor Of the o. s.
Gs.sus lie annual visitor to the garden, which he
ps,rs - miniature paradise. From his report Of the
s,ss in which he found upon his last visit make
eruses . extended limits will allow. The whole
description exquisite, and tis with regret that VIC dish
ssrs By eurt.lmenL In tho garden should state Is
s... artificial lake, supplied with fish Of various kind
.... mo. Pic.
We had chosen the time OF fruit. this year and was
h,,h h,ry,. Win ~. The leaf Of the vine had
sd up o. Il to show the luscious eunenes' uat, en ana
h,.h ,b.v The propped branch OF the
- ~. ..cv,,d 60 ache with in blushng load and yet
s, TOO proud burthen to shake OIL Ihs pear uees
held up their heads with sort OF pride at me eh.ne,ng
of their pleneous occupants that only wanted
time and patience become mengy sweet IN the mouth
f tho favored eater All around the partitions were hid
den by tho delicate fruit trees that seemed TO up
20 the fence each contained choice Bit WHILE below
wilderness flowers scattering odos abroad uaint-
w. indeed all fall flowers must and hing up every III
,ersiice with varied beauty.
acquaintance with its nhsbans lifting the bending
branch Of peach tree. and turning aside gorgeonsv
decked arm Of flower shrub-an arm whose bracelets
were wrought by Him that Semmcd the skies, and were
Owed I'm the hues OF heaven~e took seat ON rusne
chair with the ltle lake in front Our Trend had
hiu,s with some food, he threw portions OF II into the
wafer and forthwith a whole school OF little mnnows came
Hoekins To gather their share OF the Offering and hey mo
bled and gna~ed ss they had apPen'es hke saw
Sno'uy n"s , - 81 ,h. 6nny ,,,bc Of capital di
nsn' sn'ei n", anu u ,n. ,h,i ;u,,ed abou, eight.
menous, o. my - Thsse were burghers OF the place
,een lnenes nD pn e r. ad No, .hoo, ahead with
common levty wrggle about like the little ones ina
w ' -, IS, ~ .n,d ace and consequence,
s.se "u us"i, ,, CJ ,.i,h ouet demeanor that
.no ,ney p' 81, M uny.n,cm.nIy appetite. They
osu ~ .n - IT, 80, and then with No haste, but
oo. ] ,.,,.,,ed bcvond IN, little island, or took
,,fnge in IN, artificial caves Of the messy rocks In
80, r,L ,..s an ala tortoise all covered with mud,
,aJ an, for, his dcp under some paddocks, gobbled
~ ..,;,. ~ Tod and then moved oil as stately rs
irnhsn, in vol stored menager,e
r. h,,. Of an, Mac. had greatly increased. Fern,
- lii gr.s. ,,ee. and here and there a cranberry
sn. ~cr. oo,,iny out Wild flower. were bending from
-. - "a d,,ni,, ipo the wscr and all appear
$50. - . n,,,,,I ANAL lake were present Beyond this
- .noh., I,Ie oC the same dimensions. Here the
!Ln,,,s 49,, ,,und with n few fine bul-frogs who, in
X. n,osr .s.son compepsate by their sicnorian vocal
49,. e. ,h ,,..ct ,lnes, Of their companions OF the
v.,.r
10 .,.b Mace M this one wond suppose that the in
o ib. Iiue watey worlds would be out oi the
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A CARD.
TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.
III Ohm SARNAN No r N..l, d.

III E' "fN' n 7 NO D MaTket Bridge Is now
possession ola Ladies anal
eh h"o and SHOES OF all kinds qustle. Ladies. r
'arf hnskins do morocco, Md Sip. and T,.,
ing .a'-f butAns Motoceo Cater Buskin- Nooc c ,n,.
SHOES at all Kinds and auales also Misses Ch.p ana poy
do 1-ntemen, hn- French oorc. Rie hoo
'as OF Gents calf and peSg-d Boots ana Boor
lie wouh earnestly and p-etfiy seit aa
above by Country Merchants visiting this city prpnI,,n, In
,nuS
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ATTENTION! COMPANY.

paitsfn-. Fe BucNets Passing Foxes
Tube % Pekct Pun"s. Pnmpfe1s Fiiemens ta-
Leather stocks, .up- quality; Shot Bag Game
Rag Tue subsriser, Icing Contractor for The
a. hny Corps prepared - ni'h Cps q either
knd pee aud at short notice L. = orleers Cal
furnished . a superior siyI- of workmanship
Orders Thankfully received and promptly attended to
WILLIAM GRESHAM
No 96 North Third street, Few doors beo~ Race.
A.