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The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-04-02
UNITED STATES sENATE.-T

UNITED STATES SENATE.-The
Richmond Wing concludes some remarks
upon the character and dignity of the Uni
ted States Senate, with the following anec-
dote:
"Fhere is an individual, however, who has
Just arrived at the Senatorial distinction.
whose history seems more like romance than
realIty-we mean the new Senator from Tex
as. General Houston. Certainly, in some re-
speeds, 1t cannot be denied that he is a re-
markable man. His career has been as &C.
centric as that of a comet. He first leaves
his native land of Virginia for Tennessee. at
that time presenting tempting field for
youthful ambition. For time, he is in pub-
lie life, and then forsakes the scenes of civ.
lllzaiIon, and dwells among the Indians. AT.
forwards we find him in Texas, rearipo the
edlflce OF new State, and making himself
known to the world by his gallant conduct al
San Jacinto. Since then he has figured in
various capacities, never, however. we he
lleve, evincing extraordinary talent in any
other department than that ola soldier. His
course upon the subject of annexation was.
to say the least, mysterious, but his personal
popularity seems TO have triumphed over ev.
cry obstacle. In the Senate of the United
States. we fearlessly ventured the prophecy.
he will not find himself at home. 1t is not
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-04-02
4 DEMONSTRATORS saIe.--AII III,

N personal property OF John Schnell late of
Vauderburgh county, deceased, will be sold at
Public Auction, at the door ofthe Court House,
in the town of Evansville, Indiana, on the 25th
of April, 1876. Said property consists Of one
Horse, one Day. one Cart, one Wagon, one
double set of Harness and Dray Harness, lot of
Oats. Bed add Bedstead, one Beaureau, Clothing,
etscetera.
Terms of Sale..-Sale to commence at ten
O'Clock A. M.-All sums under three dollars,
cash, Ill sums over three dollars credit of six
months, the purchaser giving note with approx
ed security. aud waving benefit OF appraiseme ut
law. CASSIMER SCHLAMP. Admir-.
April 2-3s
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-04-02

The following article contains world of
truth and good sense compressed within the
compass oftwo moderate paragraphs:
EDITORIAL LIFE.-We know OF no class
OF The community from whom SO much disin.
lerested benevoence and lhankless labor are
expected as from editors Of newspapers.-
They are expected TO feel for every one but
themselves; to correct public abuses and pri
vate ones also, without giving offence 10 sus-
tain the difficulties of others, without regard
10 their own, to condemn improper measures
fevery one and no one at the same tine
They are expected to mole every thing that
is important or extraordinary; notwiths.and,
ing The diversity OF mems opinions, their no.
lice must be calculated to please every one
and allhe same time no one They are ex-
IPected 10 regard and promise the interests of
every one but themselves; and to live fhem-
selves on air. They are expected to labor
day and night for the promotion of the pub
lie interest and while they accord with others
in opihlon, naked expression of opinion NAV
be bestowed on them. and even that poor
consolation is frequently withheld from them.
They are expected to be Independent, and
at the same time seryile tools of every man
| they meet. They are expected 10 be hon.
esI and open TO the expression of their opn-
IONS OF public measures and approve every
thing. If they are industrious in their pro-
fession, they are dangerous 6rebIands; if
they write nothing they are stupid drones,
> Unworthy oisurpori, and should betake them
selves 10 the shovel or hoe for living. Bnt
/, should they be active and industrious; should
their labors be approved OF, and should they
succeed in the promotion of particular oh
Iect, those who have been interested in tha
cess OF that object may rejoice in tina, sue
cess, but they must not reap any advantage
from H. The benefits are reserved for 9th
er hands, and Others TOO. who, if they had
not at one time or other been engagedin
D dong everything in their power TO oppose or
Il reiard the accomplishment Of that object.
J, have at least done nothing to promote it.
And after many years of unabated toll and
$ unceaslng difficulty, if an editor should
y chance 10 err in judgement of others. he
n meets no indulgence. His innocent express
e sIons are carefully collected, and transform.
:; ed into thousand shapes and figures which
o he never dreamed Of they are thrown into
e mountains clouds 10 threaten him with a
, tempest; and that, by men who wear faces
IL towards him beaming with kindness: with
e honey and oil upon their tongues, and lips ap.
3 plfenily too good for butter 10 rest upon them
y Like Joab, they inquire, ssArtahou in health
T; my brother?" while deadly dagger is con.
p cealed beneath their cloak--Noah.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-04-02

THE SPRING EXPEDITIONS TO
CALlFORNlA.--We have before US numer-
Gus enquiries regarding the spring expeditions
TO California. An expedition under Mr.
Leavvitte, and one under Mr.. Grayson, will
start on or about the lst of April. 1t is sup
posed that fiom 500 TO 100 in all will start
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-04-02
B. F. DUPUY, P. M.

o. The fine, commodious. aud fast run
ming steamer, Tom Metcalfe, heretofore a
regular packet between Louisville and Frank
fort, has been purchased expressly for the
Louisville, Greensboro, Evansville and Hen
derson trade, in which trade she will hereafter
run regularly. She is will adopted to the bust
ness,and under the charge of such officers as
has taken command of her. she cannot prove
otherwise than popular and successful. Capt.
Birch, is well known as one of the oldest,
most careful, attentive and accommodating
steamboat officers on the river. Her clerks
the MerssFs Rudd, brothers, are polite gen
tlemanly, obliging. land, in every respect, jusI
what first rate steamboat clerks should be-
They are bound to become popular where
ever they are know.-Lou Cour.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-04-02
CONVENTION OR NO CONVENTION

The people of Indiana will be called upon
at the next August Election TO vote for or
against Convention to amend the present
Constitution. The subject is already draw
ing attention. and should be well considered
before being acted upon. A portion of the
citizens of Marion County met together
short time since and among other thugs sug-
gested the following amendments. We do
not endorse the recommendations, but we
think there is room for Improvement in many
particulars suggested by this meeting
First. Would it not be profitable change
in our constitution to require the Legislature
to sit once in tpo years instead OF once in
each year? We think it would
Second In order 10 lessen our county
expenses throughout the State, would il not
be we'll 10 dispense with the associate Judge
system? We are of opinion that such
change is desirable.
Third. In order 10 shorten the time of
legislative sessions, ought not the constitu-
ton to be so amended as to vest many sub
ljects OF local legislation in the county au-
thorties; and to prohibit the General Assem-
bly, from passing upon themP We think such
amendment is necessary.
Fourth. In as much as a great deal OF
time is consumed and consequent expense
incurred, by the General Assemblys consruc-
lively usurping judicial power on the subieci
of divorces, in defiance of the proper division
, ofthe powers of sovereignty between the
three great departments of government: |.
it not necessary that the General Assembl,
should be expressly prohibited by the con
sitution from granting dvorces?-We think
D there should be such prohibition.
Fifth. Would the interest of the people
4 be as we'll served, and their rights as wei
secured, by less numerous legislative bod,
l than by the present number and if so, nigh
not the number of Senators be reducted t.
j. twenty-five, and the number OF Representa-
# ives to fifty? Withholding from the Genera
Assembly the power of increasing the mum
Der. We think such change is desirable
Il Sixth. We respectfully suggest anothe
:, change as respects the qualifications of SEM
. tors and Representatives, to wit: That
Representative shall be at least twenty-fiv,
. years old, and Senator al least thirty wear
Ii old.
D Seventh. II is our opinion that the cor
a stlluion should be so amended as 10 restriC
the term of the legislative session TO 81
' weeks, and that the compensation to legi.
es lator shall be fixed by the constitution at NV
v dollars per day.
:. Eighth. That the Governors term Of Sc
vice be changed from three years 10 70,
q years, and to be ineligible until after the il
m terventlon of the succeeding term; also, III
so the Senatorial term be four years; which wi
in unless there should be a called session, r.
quTe them to serve two sessions, and tn
NC the Representatives be elected for tv
ng years: which, unless there should be ca
he cd session, would require them 10 serve OF
session only.
Ninth. That all fines which by our pre-
us ent constitution go TO county seminarit
be shall 60 10 common schools, and in such ";
on that each township shall have the benefit
;; its own fines.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-04-02

Queer?-The New York Journal of Com
merce (locofoco) in trying to account for the
defeat of its parry in New Hampshire, says
"the difficulty with the Democrats of New
Hampshire is, not that they are too weak
but too strong."-Queer.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-04-02

from Fort Smith at that time, the purpose
of establishing colony at San Diego Bay
This Bay is south of San Francisco, and sit
ua,ed west ofthe Gulf of California. 1t is
said to posses the greatest advantages for
commerce, and to be the most favorable
place in California for new colony. Mr..
Grayson, with his party, will leave lndepend-
ence on The 18th of April. The Western
(Mo.) Expositor says, tina, in the company
forming for this springs expedition 10 Cali
tornia, some oil The best citizens of Jackson
county will be among the number. Rev.
MIR. DunIeavy, Methodist minister, will take
I'D the line of march, induced thereto by a
desire for the improvement OF his health.
1t is but reasonable to suppose that the
tide of emigration will set strong towards
that beautiful country, before many years.
Indeed the time has almost arrived, when the
climate and country will be properly appre
ciated. Then will we see rapid unparalle
emigration. 1t is probably the last wilder
ness on the face of the earth, of great extent
worth converting into a garden for the use
of civilization. 1t possesses all the elements
of greatness-is vastly superior 10. any par
of the United States--and will be, before
one can scarcely have time TO look about,en
tirely under the control of Americans-al
integral part of Yankeedom.
! Where now the mild pacific greets bu
the savage, few years advance, and b
, there, the merry laugh of the rosy-cheeke
urchins, and the hum of industry, that alway
follow those who GO first, will fare hard, II
doubt. but if life is spared fortune will
secured.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-04-02

scratched nor sulled, and If the heart be of
baser stone, it may and will lose the i'm
age that it bore; but if il be, like the jewel,
firm, and pure, it will retain unchanged that
which has been once engraved upon it.
James.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-04-02

Total increase of letter postage re-
ceived and sent this quarter, $S7,95
The above statement in my opinion clear
ly indicates healthy increase of both the
business and population of Evansville, and
entert in the opinion that the contemplated
new mail arrangements which are TO go into
operation on the first of July next, will not
only increase the business of this Office but
will give our business men improved mail
facilities such as they have never yet had
The growing importance of The place and
its business requires this, and know that the
Pos, Office Department is disposed TO do al
it can prudently do, to increase certainty and
dispatch in our mail arrangements.
Your obi sv't,
B. F. DUPUY, P. M.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-04-02
LATEST NEwsu.
THE MAMMOTH DEBATE!
Sir Robert Peel again Triumphant!!!

The GREATEST BATTLE EVER FOUGHT
IN lNDIAu
The most important item of intelligence is
the vote in the British House of Commons,
in favor of the new corn law Scheme and
Tariff Sir R. Peel, by the decided majori-
fy OF 81.
"The debate was brought TO a close at 3
O'Clock on the morning oil Saturday, the Goth
of February, after powerful speech from
Mr.. Golden, on the weakness of the Protec-
tionists, numerically and politically. The
division was preceded by 'scene,' of purely
personal and recriminatory cast, in which MIR.
Ferrand, Mr.. Bright, Mr.. Roebuck, and others
were the actors.
For Sir r. Peel's motion, 337
Against it, $40
Majority for the motion, 81
This division took place after TWELVE
NIGHTS INcEssANT DEBATED 1t was closed
by most mastery speech from The Great
Premier. The point ofthe argument is con-
tanned in the following paragraph:
81 ask you then. if in May next we had
to come down here proposing large votes OF
public money, and if we were encouraging
the clergy of-the Established Church, and
the clergy OF the Roman Catholic persuasion,
telling them, "lndvdual charity in your To-
calties must supply more than the Govern
ment can supply; you must give corn IN ex-
change for these potatoes, or for the susten-
ance of human life, could have here pro-
posing votes of E200,000 or E300, 1000, and
encourage the charity of those who had little
to dispense in charity, and would il have
been tolerated, that at the same moment we
should have been retaining duty Of It's. oil
the introduction of cornW
IRELAND, with its deficiency in Potatoes
and diminished the crop of England, it is ap
parent, are the true causes of Sir Robt. Peel
policy.
A main argument in Sir Roberts speecl
; was the actual returns of the loss of the Pola
: to Crop in Ireland The following oficia
account will show how great that loss is:
"Sir Robert next quoted an official relur
from the highest authority, embracing partlt
lars from every electoral district with tn
exception of99. The facts were--thatin fol-
electoral divisions the loss of pata;oes h;
been nearly nine-ienths Of the whole crop;
i 90, between ITO and $40; in l25, the 10
approaches to ITO of the whole crop; in 8
u nearly one half ofthe crop is entirely destro
ed; and in $50 divisions, nearly 40 of I'll
crop are entirely desiroyed.-Gover nme
e had acted upon suggestions made 10 her
IL stores of corn should be established TO
d disposed of at low prices, or given in retu'
for labor"
A Member-"It will be wanted for seed
1t would seem, then, that much more tia
one half the Potato Crop OF Ireland was
tually destroyed, and there was danger the
q would not be enough for seed!
The division in the House of Commons
10 most extraordinary one for party times:
i AFF1RMATIvE-Tories, liz
er Liberals. 225
Holly Springs gazette., 1846-01-17

MR GAzETrE:-Since the writing oi
nv letter of the 9TH, the Loco iocos ano the
democrats he party you are aware Is com
rosed of the two orders have held Cau>
cus on two successive evenings one results
;pg in The nomination of Gen'l Henry S-
Fool,. for the term commencing on the 4,h
,f March lS47. fur 6 years, and the othei
in he nomination Of the present executive
appo;stee. ]. w Chalmers. Esq, o: War
snail to fill the vacant seat OF The great mod
ern fpancier, r j. Walker. As matters
stand no,r there is an evident and a great
deoree ofdissatisfac,ion existing IN the raDxs
of fhe harmonious Democracy IN relation
n these two nominations AM muiteti ngs,
lone and loud. ma aiedictio-.s and Impreca
.;,ns NAV be heard hourly and daily 10 Inc
streets. consequent upon the disapP ,inttnent
cf he respec,ive friends Of the other aspi-
rants Ic,oaot for moment believe tna'
Gen Foote is The favori.e of the party, ou.
c;rc.o,stsrees conspired for-the defeat oi
he q, hers aud the elevation OF the Joot IN
s,sad of the head The Wigs. poor. uniof,
,uoa,. fellows. were. watched and looked
unon with jealousy. and the idea seemed 10
m mt their opponents that 1T McNuh OF
q ,;,man were taken up or should there be
d;vi.;on in the democratic rankss- one OF
,hese gentlemen might receive whtg votes,
and thereby defeat the Wishes OF the grea'
80 ~ III patriotism and ell harmony
s,arsf,re he nomination Of Fooie and Chat
,,,s.,s cannot lake you by less surprise thar
:. does ,hs disaf1ected, aud with them yot
nav ,xcIaim with uplifted hands ard won
der rslr:cken countenance-Par'a''h"f mo"
Holly Springs gazette., 1846-01-17
Fer the holly Springs Gazst,e-
A SISTERS LOVE.

How shall prize sisters worth,
The sunbeam Of afieclioa's power,
w hen all the objects known of earth.
Are changed with every changing hocT,
And far tso weak and trail 10 Dc,
Emblems of so much purity
A sisters love, trusted and tried.
Un,arnished by the lapse of time.
A holy influence seems, allied,
To angels. in the spirit cline
Where from the fount OF life they sip.
Ambrosia with an unslained lip.
II is the mightiest power OF earth,
To bind man 10 his natal skies,
fhe only flower Of passing worth,
Whose precious odor never dies;
And man must be to reason blind,
Who 10 a sister is not kind.
Go TO The loathso.ne dens of death.
Ger which malarious vapors lower,
Where pest emits its fetid breath
10 poison first and then devour
And there mid dissolution prove
The fervor OF a sisters love.
The dungeons S wall and massive chain,
May hold in durance mortal dust,
And SANDERS fiendish tongue may stain,
Mans character for human trust
Bu, round the victim lost or lone
A sisters love like light is thrown.
Through rayless scenes for her path,
Is lighted by tha, dealhless flame,
That mounts aloft Ger tyTanl's wrath,
Proving the source from whence il came.
As quenchless as the fate of soul,
Stamped on Jehovahs dazzling scroll.
Then vainly seek mid treasures old,
Enclosed in earth or oceans wave,
Emblems, whose priceless value told,
Exceeds all mortal dareS 10 crave,
And learn, a sisters love is great,
Beyond all human estimate.
COSMOPOLITE.
Holly Springs gazette., 1846-01-17

fes, ma scifur ridsemas mus. After all Of I
the agonizing throes and commissions of a
painful press Of labor. the quickening and |
kicking ofa brace Of hopeful twins-the u |
States, including the ..bouulifui but unfortu- |
nate Texas. the Oregon and Californil's, |
Europe. Asia. Africa and the balance of
the world, are amazed. astonished. electro |
uifed, confounded (snd may be s,upiied)
at the reveaIings of prospective light which
the Star OF plighted faitn-gl lorious Missis>
sippi. fore shadows IN the natal day of these
two swadlings. To day. Saturday, as you
have seen. was set apart by the two houses
as The day of election of Senators and the
installation Of Gov Brown. The lobby
and Hall of the House were crowded with
The elite and the beautiful the later throw
ing an enchanting halo of oveliness ova
the scenes Of the day. The Governor de-
livered a tolerabe chaste inaugural address
al eleven o'clock. talked little of The high
moral standing and warike and chivalrous
character of Mississippians-the honesty
of the State in dischargiGg all legal debts
against her. and concluded his remarks a.
bout the time that the Speakers mallet a
reused the immortal Brlscoe from a sweet
slumber-disspating all of the glorious
visions OF legissaiing mankind oat of debt, /,
in which, no doubt his busy brain was en-
gagged. The Senate retired from the Hall
| for a moment, and returned for the purpose
of registering the edlct of the Caucuses.-
| Fooie and Chalmers, of course. received
the votes of the drilled and obedient and
Judge Winchester was voted for by the en-
tire whig party upon both orcaslens with
only two exceptions.
The doors OF the Executive mansion are
10 be thrown open in a few minutes and all
hands are invited to the levee. |, of course
must attend. The immortal Dan Marble
engaged The attention, and amused a crow.
ded house at the Theatre last evening He
is genius. LOWNDS.
Holly Springs gazette., 1846-01-17

PATENT ACTION IRON FRAME.
ATG w. PRATT'S PIANO FoR1E
WARE ROOMS.



Just received d.Fcci from BOsion- ceHl-
plete Assortment ef the above esleoraifa
Instruments. which are offered ioF sale n
prices. varying from S2@S % 500 Tor
cash. or exchange for Cssou- Tie neN
Action recently invented bY Mr GI.herf,
gives his Pianos dsrtled SEPsriarsfs ever
an others. lis Distinguishing oharacieEls-
tics are these IL reduces The labos Of he
performer. nsarIy oss ksIf- IL CszF-sis-
10 obriateS rae hGbilisy 20 seI ssf q prarr
so common in other INSTRUMENTS But le
| should be thought 10 Judge partially q
what / have for sale myself. wIl E1se the
opin:on OF the celebrated Henry RasssI
whose Judgment. no one can question
DEAR SIR.--I cannot all1N gafs oPP1rs
unity 20 pass without expressing ID yoa
h0,c much was delighted with NJ l-emuel
GiIbert's Patent AetioR Planes Believe
me when tell you. ! vas not mere e
I; ;obf,d lha surprised n ths
eXonisite finish OF his PIanos. and s1FFTlss1
nj the Sweetness of tone they PaSSess i re
public should kaOlr thIs fsef. that Tor sweet.
ness of tone--for delIeacy Of eNPresSIon az1
touch-for durability OF workmanship
/ for Standing long IN tune. an1 Tor every
characteristic which comprises hue n1 :
/ ished instrument; Strong "a The eNPFes-
sion NAV be, say II with al sincerity
that for the qualities have meniluned- NJ
Lemusl Gnbsrfs PiaA1s staHa Hsrfr1liss
and feel assured IN mixing tbs aekno~ =
edgement. am oaly echol0g The SEMI
ments oe every unbiased professional man
in the country. HENRY RUSSELL
The above letter was received irOm Mr.
Russell. after using one Ofthe Planes that
had been for soma time N The damp ainos~
phere of New Orleans. where no perform
ed upon it. Ii speaks for itself
/ "ili only add. that, rs l design keeping
a permaRe'.a .Stu5ttsAmeAf, / viii yearly.
visit all the places Wh-re make sales tu1t
over 90 miles from NemPnlS, 'hal ali 10
purchase from my house may dsPead up
on having their Pianos kept constantly n
order U w INA = NlAo
Forte Dealer, Front Row, Memphis,
Tennessee. (Over Pauison 4 Gros'
venor's Store
Nov %, l545--u
Holly Springs gazette., 1846-01-17
DIED,

Al his residence, in this county, on the evening
of the 18th Inst, of consumption, Major VoL-
NEY PEEL.
The deceased was for many years a resident
Of Marshall county, and had by an upright and
hon orable walk through life, gai ned the friend
ship and esteem Of large circle OF acquaintance.
He has left devoted wife and several affection
ate children to mourn his death, a loss TO them
irrepa :able but let them be recon ciled 10 their
bereavement, Tor HIM who hos taken their hus
band, father and true ST friend, hen ce has prom
ised to be father TO the fatherless and huS
md to q widow.
this place, on Saturday morning last af-
ter few davs of violent sickness Mr. WILLIAM
WHITEsIDES, who for the last two or three years
has been our indefatisable town Constable. :
JlNKs was good hearted man and none was
more devoted in his friendship. He has left
helpless wife and four small children 10 mourn
over the death of him who their main stay
and protection on earth but they are now in
| the care of that God who has promised TO tenn
ner the wind TO the shorn lamb.
IN this place on the 5lh January, Mr.
/ xxy.