The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-16
WESTERN NEWS.

The steamer Amelia, bound down the Mis-
souri, river, I'd inst, loaded with tobacco, hemp
and rope for st. Louis, struck a snag at Provi-
dence, which injured her so much that she hac
TO be run on bar to prevent her sinking. She
was repaired, pumped out, and reachedSt Louis
on the 9th, cargo good deal damaged.
The Mormon prophet, Strang. has ordered all
Of his followers to Beaver Island, in Lake Mich
igan. He has bought up that spot, containing
forty square miles, and expects to gather the
| Mormons there this fall
/ STEAMBOAT DusAsrER.-We learn from the Of
ficers Of the Trenton that the steamer Declara.
! ten, bound TO New Orleans with Ohio troops,
came in collision with the Iowa, at the head OF
Morgan's Bend, and sunk her. The Iowa was
from New Orleans for ST. Louis, and will be
total loss. We could obtain no other par
ticuiars.
TAYLOR MEETING IN NAsHvILLE.-There was
to be great meeting Of the friends Of Gen. Tay-
Tor in Nashville, on Saturday evening last The
assemblage was TO be addressed by the Hon. Bal
lie Psyton. An immense and enthusiastic
gathering was expected.
The New Orleans Picayune, of the 18th ult.
has received reliable information that Capt Bes-
ancon and Lieut.. Henderson and detachments,
DR.. Cooper, of the army, and three mounted
Gsorgians, all Of whom were supposed 10 have
been captured at the National Bridge, have ar
rived safely at Jalapa.
Col. VIM. b. Campbell, who distinguished
himself in Mexico as commander of the Isl
Tennessee regiment, has been elected by the
Tennessee Legislature Judge of the fourth ju-
dicial circuit Of that State. lie was formerly a
member Of Congress and is Wing.
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nessee infantry, were elected on the sth inst
Capt b. r. Chatham was elected Colonel, Mr..
Whitfield Lieut.. Colonel, and Mr.. Solomon. Ma
Jor.
CoRREcroN.-Lieut. Phelps, who is under
bail TO take his trial for shooting Capt Wilson,
lately went down TO Louisville, which gave rise
to the impression that he intended to evade a
trial. This appears to be a mistake. We un-
derstand that Lieut.. p. intends to await his trial.
and has received furlough from Col. Thomp-
son for that purpose.
CArrAIN CUTTERS PoEMs-It is said that
neat volume containing all Capt. C's poems, will
be issued in few weeks.
ARsoy-Mr. john SLOAN, a merchant of
Pittsburgh, has been arrested on the charge of
setting fire to his own store, in order TO defraud
the Delaware Mutual Insurance Office of Phila-
delphia.
The members of the Theatrical profession in
Cincinnati have subscribed $500 for the purpose
of erecting monument to the memory Of Mr..
Morris.
The Editor Of the Hopkinsyille Press has re-
ceived the appointment of Csmmissary, with
the rank of Major, in the U. ;. service.
NAVIGATION REsUNkD.-We learn that the
Green and Barren river line is now ready for
navigation. We may expect boat here early
next week.-Bo1iing Green Argus, 9Th inst.
They are making drays in Pittsburgh, with
fixed pully fastened to the front part, BY means
Of which a single man can load hogshsad of
sugar. or any other heavy weight, without any
assistance. So says the Chronicle Of that city.
FoRFErTED.-The young man, Phelps, who
killed Capt Wilson, of Covington, few weeks
ago, has volunteered as a private in Capt.
Pricharc's company, of Boone county Guards.
He passed down the river on Sunday week TO
Join his regiment at Louisville.
A number Of the Encarnacion prisoners
reached here a few days since on the steamer
Duroc.
The official majority Of Gen. Neil ;. Brown
over A. V. Brown for Governor OF Tennessee is
LOIS.
Col. Churchill, inspector general of the army,
is at present in Nashville, experimenting the
organization Of the two regiments recently
called for from that State.
The workmen on the line of the telegraph
between this city and ST. Louis, commenced
putting up the wires Monday last, md We
expect in a few days to exchange flashes with
our neighbors Of 81. Louis--Nelc Albany Bull
iefin, Sept. 10.
Survive learn from a passenger that the
steamer Western ran into the Monedo in the
Cumberland river and sunk her. No lives were
lost. The Monedo lies in the water up 10 hei
cabin floor.
An immense Taylor meeting was held in
Nashville on Saturday night. Col. Baylie Pey-
ton addressed the assemblage in an eloquent
manner, urging Gen. Taylor's claims for the
Presidency, anu preamble and resolutions to
that effect, offered by Judge VIM. h. Turner
were unanimously adopted.