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The Arkansas banner., 1846-11-11
By the President of The U,nied .Saies of America
 A PROCLAM ATION.

By the President of The Uniied Saies of .9saerica
 A PROCLAMATION. Whereas the Congress of the United States. by vr- tue of the constitutional authority vested in them, have declared by their act. bearing date this day, that, "by the act of the Republic of Mexico, a state Of war now exists between that Government and the United Sta,es.'
 Now. therefore, l. JAMES K. PoLg, President of the United States of America. do hereby proclaim the same to all whom it may concern; and do spe- cially enicn on all persons hodiHg offices civil or military under the authority of the tinted States that they be vigant and jealous a disehars sng the duties respectively incident thereto. and do more over cxhort all the good people oi ihe United States they love their country, they feel The wrongs which have forced on them tl.e last resoIt of n lured nations, and as they consult the best means, under the blessing of Divine Providence, cc abFd. giag its calamties, that they exeit th5-eelses in preserving order. in promoting coueotd, in nain. taining the authority and the efficacy oI tire idws and in supporting and nvigorating all he measures which may be adopted by the constituted authori- ties for obtaining speedy, just. and an honora- ble peace.
 In testimony whereof, have hereun;o set my hand. and caused the seal Of the United States to be affixed 10 these presents.
 Done at the city of Washington, the thirteenth
 day of May, in the year of our I.ord one L.. s.l thousand eight hundred and for;y-sjx, and
 of the independence of the United States,
 the seyeniieth.
 JAMES K. POLK.
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By Authority. MsA',
 G;szzz1s9x

LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. PASSED AT THE FIRST SESSION OF THE
 TWENTY NINTH CONGRESS-.
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By the President
 JAMEs BuoAuANAN, Secretary of Stafe.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-06-11

Argentine News of March 7th states, that
our Minister, by authority of his government
had offered the mediation of the United
States TO terminate the war between the
Argentine Republic and the neghboring
Republic or independencyof Paraguay, and
both parties accepted it. This is gratifying
intelligence. These three American gov
ernments are now exactly where we have
long wished TO see all our American govern
ments, rnedating between each other, and
settling their disputes among themselves.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-06-11
"THE LAND STEALER."

The Houston Star tells The following story:
A small party Of Wacoes were met near the
Trinity few days ago, by some traders, and
the Indians exhibited a gold watch, a survey
oI's chain and broken surveyors's compass.
which they called land stealer. The ira
ders endeavored TO learn from them where
they obtained these articles, but in vain.-.
The Chief the Wacoes said that none OF
them had shed the blood o: white men for
many months. 1t is supposed that these ar
tclcs were captured at The deserted camp OF
Col. Wallace, who with party of eight men
was met by party Of Indians high up on the
Guadalupe, about two months ago, compel
led to desert his camp and flee TO the settle
ments. One of the Indians had taken off the
dial oftho watch, and struck it in his hair as
an ornament. They expressed great abhor-
renee for the land sealer' and seemed TO at
tribute TO it many most mischievous quail
les- The Indians on our frontier seem TO
regard the surveyors compass as kind of
talisnan, that is invariably httended by an evil
genius. A few years since a party oflndians
that had captured compass near Gonzales,
broke it TO pieces, and then as if they feared
that its fragments might still do them an in
jury, they sunk il in the Guadaloupe.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-06-11
GENBRAL TAYLOR IN His TENT,

CORRESPONDENT of the Philadelphia Inqui
rer writing from the Brazos de Santiago, says
On the 26th a friend of mine visited General
Taylor in the camp of Point Isabel, where he
had established his depot for stores III the army
On landing, the scene prsented was quite
wild one, and reminded one of the accounts we
have received of an Arab Encampment, There
were three or four hundred Dragons in the camp
with their horses picketed about; besides an
immenes number OF wagons. mules and oxen.
On stepping ashore an officer conducted my
friend TO the Generals tent. lie was introduced
to very PLAIN shabbily dressed old gentleman
of rather short stature, about sixty years OF age
and who looked by his hardy appearance. as II
he had been camping out all his life.
This was the comma NJ der n.chiei OF the army
of occupation. He has bee 38 years in service
on the frontiers OF our country. One OF his oil!
ficers remarked that sold as he is, be bears tho
fatigues and prvatons of the campaigns better
than any one under him :" He was aiiable. dig
ni6ed, and in excellent spiri,s. His tent was no
larger and no better than those OF the 9TH
er officers, and his table was his camp chest,
| in which he carried his cooking utensils, sc.
His plate were tin pans. and his cups tna sau-
GERS of course)tn ponnicaus. A small supply
of brown sugar was kept in a canister, ana not
a piece of crockery to be seen. party OF
six was thus entertained in homeiy style and
hey all seemed to enjoy it abundantly
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-06-11
MEETING in THE COURT HOUSE.

MEETING IN THE COURT HOUSE.
AT meeting OF the Citizen OF Wander
burgh County held at the Court House in
Evansville June 10th 1876, Judge Lock
hart was chosen Chairman, and G.. NJ. Grit
filth was appointed Secretary.-
The Committe appointed by former
meeting of the citizens, F'to uniform and for
ward Capt. Walkers Company TO New
Albany laid their report before the meet
ing which was accepted and the Commute e
continued.
On motion of J. j. Chandler, Esq,
ReSOlred, That Committee of six be ap-
pointed to levy contributions from the cti-
zens of Evansville for the further equipment
of such as may come forward and volunteer
their services tor the present camplign a
gainst Mexico.
Which was adopted, and the following
gentlemen were appointed said committee,
viz: J. J. Chandler, Sam'l T. Jenkins, R
w. Dunbar, DR.. NJ J. Bray, Jas. I. Walker,
and Jno. Hewson
On motion of W. Brown Butler, Esq, the
following committee were appointed 10 wait
on the ''German Washington Guards" of this
place, and proifer them all the assistance in
their power 10 aid in forwarding them to the
rendezvous at New Albany, viz:
W. Brown Butler, Jas. E. Blythe, and R
w Dunbar.
On motion ofJas. E. Blythe Esqr. Resolv-
cd that the Citizens of Vanderburgh County,
hereby pledge themselves TO those members
of the German Washington Guards and all
others who shall volunteer for the Mexican
Campaign, that their families shall not suffer
during their absence.
On motion Of w. II. Chandler, Esqr. Re-
solved, that the thanks Of the Citizens Of Ev-
ansville are due TO the officers the Steamer
''rom Metcalf" for their generous offer of a
free passage,and attention to Capt. Walkers
company from this place TO the place of rem
devious at New Albany.
On motion Resolved that copy of the
above resolution be furnished TO the officers
of the 'Tom Metcall' signed by the President
and Secretary. On motion Resolved that the
above resolution be published in the, Evans
vile Journal.
On motion the meeting then adjourned
JAMES LOCKHART, Charm.
| G. M. GRIFFITH, Sec'y.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-06-11

NATIONAL FAIR.-The National IntelIi-
gencer of thd 30th. ult., says:-"The pub
lie interest in this grand Exhibition contin-
ues with so little abatement, that we doubt
whether it will be entirely satisfied, far less
satiated, at the proposed termination of it,
though now extended 10 Wednesday next;
we are quite convinced that two of our col
umns closely printed daily for the next
fortnight could not contain all that we could
say, and which we feel we ought TO say, res
pectng it. But we do not doubt that the
Managers have abundant reasons for tine
course which they have adopted; 10 whom,
by the way, great credit is due for the ex-
ertions which they have used, and the ar
rangements which they have made, for the
management of the fair.
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rnr The Evansville Journal.

To the Western man visiting Boston, the
OF the New England states, wheth-
er on business or for pleasure, we would
the Bloomfield House as place
of rest. 1t is situated OH Bloomfield Street
the extremities opening on tho Two grea'
thorough fares of the city-it is within i've
minutes walk of the Merchants Exchange
and all the principal places of buslness-the
Landlord, Col. Crockett, is gentleman
his table is inferior to none in the city, and
the charges are twenty five per cent less 'han
those of any other similar establishment IN
the place. 1t is quet and retired although
in the centre of all places of public amuse-
ment.
In short, if good table, clean rooms
clean beds, pretty chambermaids and active
walters will satisfy man of reasonable de
sres, he had better try tho Colonel--iakt
our word for it, try him once and you'll Try
him again. "A.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-06-11

WAR MovEMENTs.-The President, it is
said, has accepted the offer of the first divis-
ion of artillery of New York, 10 garrison the
forts in that harbor, if the United States
troops should be withdrawn. Gen. Storms,
has notified the lst Brigade of New York
ligh, artillery, embracing Staten Island, Long
Island and Westchcster, to be in readiness
for orders.
Two thousand five hundred stands of
muskets, with bayoneis, belts, cartridge boxes
and large quantity Of fixed ammunition, in.
Guiding grape and canister, were taken from
the Arsenal in New York, and shipped for
the South, for the use of the army in Tex
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-06-11

According to the Baltimore American, the
to insure a permanent peace; and secondly,
TO impress upon Mexico the importance OF
preserving the friendship of this country, in
preference TO any European nation. It's be
lieved that the present difficulties might
have been avoided but for the secret intel
ference of foreign power.-Let manifestos
precede our army into Mexico. announcing
to the people that we wage war not upon
them, but for the purpose ofdelivering them
from the chronic malady Of constant revolu-
tons. Let lis show them that our magnl-
nimity is equal 10 our bravery, which has al
ready been acknowledged.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-06-11
A QUESTION FOR GEN. MEJIA.-l

A QUESTION FOR GEN. MEJIA.-A
correspondent of the Charleston News, who
signs himself Scissors makes the following
quotation from Gen. Mejia's despatch to Gen.
Paredes:
"Taylor alone remains in command. and
as for him, it would be no compliment to our
country in comparing him with the most
wretched Mexican Taylor
Said correspondent then asks this ques-
ton:
lfit takes nine Merican Taylors 10 make
a man, how lnouy MEXICAN GENERALS will
it take 10 make ONE AMERICAN TAYLOR?
Perhaps General Vega. who was cut Out
and basted by our TAYLOR in the first battle
can answer the question.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-06-11

0ETlt is most gratifying to observe the en-
tire unanimiiy with which the Administra-
ton is sustained in carrying out the meas
ures which the present crisis demands. 1t is
as it should DO -party feeling strikes down
rebuked before the dictates of patriotic emo
ton: and the only enquiry seems TO be, the
best means of securing the triumph of The
American arms, and of storing 10 the coun-
try the blessings of an honorable peace. But
when these great objects are secured, and
the people turn from the triumphant appeal
TO arms, 10 enquire hon that appeal was for
ced upon US; terrible will be the respon-
sibility of those, by whose mea sures, this
state OF things was brough; about.
Let every thing which the emergency of
The case demands, be at once and efficiently
done; and when the day of inquiry comes, let
the responsibility fall, wherever, in the sight
Of CO and MaAit is justly incurred.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-06-11

GA correspondent of the Picay'Ae,
writing from Fort Polk, under date of 18th
Of May, expresses the opinion that here
will be no more fighting on the Rio Gnnde
-Ampudia's defeat on the 8th and 9th'nv-
ing ruined the Mexican army now inlhe
north--and that il our army army wish TO
meet the enemy in any considerable num-
bers, they must seek them in their own com
try. Speaking Of the Mexican army, he
says: "They have lost everyihing-mdles
pack-slddles, ammunition, arms, and enough
men to strike terror to their hearts. For
Polk is complete museum at the present
moment, with its Mexican Booty. Ampu
dia's plate-Very valuable-was returned IL
him
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THE MEXICAN wAR-PURPoS

OF THE ADMINISTRATION.--The
lowing more than semi-official disclosure
the views and purposes of the Admlnisi
ton in its war with Mexico, is so frank
full, that the public, to be enabled to ma
up its opinion of their merits, requires o
TO know, in addition, from the same autht
ty, what it is, on the part OF the Mexit
Republic, that the Executive would cons
er as Manifesting "a sense Of justice. N
Int.
From the "Union'' of yesterday morning
The New York Albion invokes all .
friends of peace TO exert their best etfs
for its preservation.-It thinks the dam
imminent. We sympathise in our wiss
with the Albion. We, too, deprecate .
war between Great Britain and the UniC
States, and we invoke as sincerely as il ds
the blessing of peace between the two /
tons But why does it indulge any fe:
at this moment? Why suppose that the d
for fifty thousand volunteers points TO :,
with England? We mean TO conduct the y
against Mexico with all the vigor in our pc
cr. We may want twenty-five thousand i
unteers, or even more, TO strike such BIZ
as may compel her to make peace. y
shall inUade her territory; ace shall Sc
her strong holds, aUe shall TAKE EVEN II
CAPITAL, if there be no other means of brn
ing her to sense Of justice. We m
want fifty thousand volunteers, moi agail
England, but for the Mexican war, why ne
the Albion. then attribute our military EN-
gy to any covert design OF waging war
ganst England.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-06-11

Requisitionf for Volunteers Gov. STRAIT
TON fNew jersey has issued his proclama-
ton announcing the receipt of the Presi-
dents refuisition on that state for one re-
Hiuaant of In fantry IN ha on-allad int l.la
service Of the United States, and held in
readiness for the field, whenever called for.
Three companies all of Trenton, have promp-
tly rendered their services.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-06-11

&The Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore Patriot, writing under date of the
2Sth ult., says: "lt is understood that MAJOR
Gen. Scott declines going TO Mexico, to take
the command Of our army, and that tart
correspondence has recently been carried on
between the General and the secretary of
War on the subject"
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-06-11

BOYS WILL YOU STAND THIs?-The Lou
isviie Courier Of the 9th inst, contains the
following Suggestion TO Gov. Owsley:-"As
ourOhio and Indiana neighbors appear TO have
some difficulty, or are at least rather slow,
in complying with the acquisitions of their
respective Governors, how would it answer
for Gov. Owsley, just by way of courtesy, TO
offer them the services OF a portion of the
thirty OF forty companies rendered him which
be was unable to accept" We acknow-
edge the promptitude of our Kentucky
neighbors; but we answer for old Wander
burgh at least, that it will moi be her fault if
the requisition Of her Governor be not COM
piled. with. She has already sent one com
pany TO the field; and not many days will
elapse before anotber-neither of which
Kentucky can beat-wll be prepared for
service. Indiana can well do her duty with
out the aid of Kentucky "courtesy"
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-06-11
STATE OF INDIANA,l sct.
POSey County

A 4 the May term Of the Posey Probate Court
q A. d. 1916, said court declared the es-
tate of John Wilson. deceased. to be probably
insolvent Creditors are therefore required TO
file their claims against the estate tor allow
ance in said Probate Court within ten months
from the date h erect, or they will not be en-
titled to payment. W. NJ NET LIS ION,
June LBS Adm rator
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-06-11

0rThe Washington Union of 29h ult.
states, that Ex-President Tyler is now in
Washington, in obedience TO the summons
ofthe select committee who have been aP-
pointed to investigate the disbursements of
the secret service fund under his admins
tratlon.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-06-11
HURRAH FOR COvING ToN-Tbs c;,;,

HURRAH FOR COVING TON.-The citizens
of Covington, Ky, have subscribed and paid
in tie sum of $4,000, which is to be fund to
support the families of those who have enrolled
themselves as volunteers; and the ladies' are all
busy in making uniforms for the citizen SOL
diers.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-06-11

From THE ARMY.-A correspondent Of
the Newark Daily Advertiser, writing from
Fort Brown May 18th, says 81 have only TO
mention the affecting circumstance that our
most severely wounded men are Notifying
and dropping off. One reason is the exces-
sive heat of the weather, and another is the
fact that the Mexicans fired nothing but
Copper Shot! Such a proceeding on their
part has outraged The feelings of the whole
army. Vengeance vengeance sthe cry day
and night, for wounded comrades dying from
the poisonous shot We were the attacked,
and fired only iron and shot"
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ST. Louis Rereille June 9th.
LATEST FROM NEW ORLEANS

LATEST + (OM NEW OhLGhANO
of the News by the Telegraph
Departure of our Fleet for Pensacola
-Inteneed Bombardment of Vera Cruz
Murder OF rolmnteer-Pursun OF the
Firing Mericans-C Capture Of Mexican
Gold-Raising of the BlOckade--St
Louis and Louisville Volunteers, &c., &c.
EIGHT DAYS LATER FROM RIO GRANDE.
The steam ship Galveston arrived at New
Orleans on the night of the 29th ult, from
Brazos Santiago, which place she left on the
9th, brings a confirmation OF the news
broug ht by the Telegraph. Gen Taylor,
has obtained peaceable possession of Ma,a-
moras The Mexican army left a large a
mount Of ammunition in The city, which is
of course valuable acquisition TO our army.
The Mexicans destroyed an immense
quantity of their ammunition by filling up
the wells, and throwing other portions into
the river.
Gen. Taylor gave most positive orders TO
his men not 10 take the slightest article
without giving fair equivalent.
The citizens were told by Gen. Taylor &c
continue their business operations, but pro-
hibiteG them from selling liquor TO any o.
the army.
Com. Conner, with most of his squadron
had left for Pensacola to refit and reinforce
before making an attack on Vera Cruz! lie
intends taking with him three or four line o
battle ships.
On her passage 10 the seat of war, The
Galveston was the scene of terrible muir
der. a man named Robert Mitchell, of the
McKeldy Guards, having stabbed one OF hi
comrads named William Malloy. The de
ceased was buried at sea, Capt. Waddel
reading the funeral service. The murdere
was Immediately put in irons, and placed il
l close custody on their arrival at Point Isabel
Gen. Taylor, Immediately after havin
taken possession of Matamoras. despaiche
Two companies OF horse 10 follow the Mex
can army. They accordingly followed Their
; about fifty miles, but never approache
b nearer than six hours travel.
2 The amount of money found in the Me-
. lean army chest after the battle Of the 81
was about $4,000 in gold.
The James L. Day arrived at New .
e leans a short time after the Galveston. III
o only additional items of news she brings
= that the Mexican army had retreaed
Camario, about 200 miles from Matamor
it is supposed for re-inforcements. A par
e of Col. Twiggs' regiment of Dragons, und
s, the command OF Captain May, Arnold al
h Carr, arrived at Point Isabel on the eveniI
:. OF the 25th ult., for the purpose of recru
ing their horses.
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THURSDAY, JUNE IL, 1916.

GIVE return our thanks 10 WIN. New
fee during our absence at New Albany.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-06-11

A LAND OF LIBERTY An irishman who
had lett his native country, and sought an
asylum in America because it was land OF
liberty, was attacked on his first arrival in
December, by furious masIif. He stopped
to pick up a stone 10 defend himself.
by my sowl," says Pat. "uow is not this a
swate land of liberty, where the dogs are let
loose and the stones tied fast?"
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THE EDITOR

Gran expedition has lately left St. Au-
CUISINE, Florida, Tor the ST. Johns River,
for the purpose of obtaining load of alliga-
tors, 10 manufacture into cltale oil!
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YSSO Thomas Jefferson Nelson, and Eli
q zabeth his Wife, late Elizabeth Sc

ward--
You are hereby informed that OF the next
term OF the Possy Probate Court 10 be held III
the court house III the Town of MOuns vernon.
- trv snd Monday OF August. lS46, sha u
move said court to appoint commissioners to as
sign aud set off the dover OF said EliZabsih, IN
and to the West half the North West quarter,
Section seven, Township six, Range thirteen
w lest in Posey County belonging to your hus,
band the late Noah Seward.
JOSHUA WlLLESS, Guardian Of .sh IA Sc
:. ard infant heis OF Noah Sc, ard lane all
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-06-11

@The citizens of Jacksonville have
subscribed $500 for the support and equip
ment Of Volunteers. The Louisville Cour-
Ter thinks that Indiana ought to do we'll with
such noble example before her, as was set
by Old Kentuck.
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CA r ID /.

The Ladies of the sewing society. connected
with the Presbyterian Church under the p0stori
al care OF Rev. S. X. Sneed, propose having their
sale at the Saloon of the Exchange Hotel, OH
Wednesday and Thursday evenings next.
June l1ih, 1886.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-06-11

GTThe publishers of that staunch Wing
paper, the Indiana State Joarel, have COM
menced issuing it as daily. We wish them
distinguished success.
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EThe following resolutions were pas
sed by Capt. Walkers Company, and pub
llshed in the Louisville Courier of the 9th,
from which paper we extract them. The
officers of the Metcalf deserve all this, and
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-06-11

For the benefit of our readers, we sub
join the following Mexican names with the
spelling and pronunciation.
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GIVE return our thanks to the obiging
and gentlemanly officers of the S. B. Carolina
for ST. Louis papers of the latest dates.
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New ALBANY, June Sth, 1916.

AT meeting of the Indiana rifemen from
Evansville, held on board Of Steamer Tom
Metcalf, the following resolutions were unan-
imously adopted.
ResoIped, that the thanks of the Indiana
Rifiemen be rendered TO the owners of the
steamer Tom Metcalf, for their lberaity
and attention to the company on their pas
sage to New Albany.
ResolUcd' That the Louisville Courier and
Evansville Journal be requested to publish
the obove.
VIM. WALKER, Capt.
J. A.EPPERsoN, 1st Lieut..
G. w. PECK, I'd Lieut..
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GIVE are requested by Committee OF La
dies TO call the attention of oar citizens to the
following