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Tri-weekly journal., 1847-10-19
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Alta called meeting of the Evansville Medi-
cal Society, it was unanimously Resolved, up
on motion of DIR. J. R. Wilcox, that we ser
iously deplore the loss of our esteemed Mem
Der and late President of our Society DR.. WIN.
TRAFToN, we deeply sympathize with the be-
reaved relatives in their imparable loss, and
further resolved that we follow his remains to
their last resting place and that we recommend
to the Members of the Society, as testimony
Grape on the left arm for thirty days.
On motion of DIR. l.. l.. Laycock, the Presi-
dent appointed DIR. d. S. Lane to deliver Eu-
logy on the life and character of DIR. VIM.
Trafton, before the Society, on Monday night,
Nov 9Th, 1917.
Resolved, That the Editor Of the Evansville
Journal be requested to publish the proceedings
of this meeting in the Journal.
JOHN r. WILCOX, Sec'y.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-10-19

BARON HUMBoLDT's OPINIONS OF GENERAL
TAYLoR's VIcToRIEs.--Mr. Stephens, the
great American traveller, who is now or was
recently in Prussia, gives an interesting ac-
count OF an interview with Baron Humboldt,
the distinguished European traveller and
philosopher, who is a present one of the privy
counselors of the King of Prussia. The in
terview took place in the royal palace ofPous-
dam, portion Of which is occupied by the
Baron.
Mr.. Stephens gives brief account of the
conversation that ensued between the Baron
and himself, and we copy the following por-
ton oft. that our readers may see what the
King of Prussia and the greatest OF his war
riors and civilians think OF the glorious old
hero who is 10 be the next President of the
United States:
Oui Of Europe, Mexico seemed 10 be the
county which interested him most, perhaps
from IFS connexion with those countries which
had brought me TO his acquaintance. or more
probably, because il was the foundation of
his own early lame. He spoke of Mr. Pres
colts History Of the Conquest, and said that
| might, when the opportunity offered, say 10
'udt BcHtlSildu dS lIOH nllnSeI, lDdL mere
was no historian Of the age, in England or
Germany, equal to him.
And he was keenly alive TO the present
condition of Mexico; he was full ofour Mex
icsn war; his eyes were upon General Tay-
lor and the American army. was well
aware, that IN The conduct of this war Gen.
eral Taylor was drawing upon himself
the eyes Of all Europe, and that whatever
might be the differences Of opinion as to its
necessity or justice, it was producing every
where, in monarchical and anti-republican
counties, strong impression Of our ability
and power for war, which in enlightened (O
Europe, even that day, more than all the fruits
OF peace, industry. and extended commerce,
more than the exhibition Of twenty millions
of people abounding in all the comforts of
life, raises US to the rank Of ''firsi rate. pow
er," and make US "re spected."
Baron Humboldt said that with one of his
own maps before them, the King and his
military council had followed General Tay-
lur from his encampment at Corpus Christi.
to Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, through
the storming of Monterey, and the bloody
scenes of Buena Vista. They had fought
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-10-19

ITO Phillip Hornbrook, George Wise, and all 9th
Il erpersons owning or interested in Lands adloin-
ing ours-please to take notice that on Monday the
Sth day of November nextwe shall have the county
surveyor of Vanderburgh county, to run the lines and
perpeuate the corners of the lands we own in Sec
tons Nos 30 and 81 in town 4. south of Range No.
10 West and sections Nos. 25 and 30 in town South
of range No: IL West in the said county of Wander
burgh. DAVID POWELL,
oc l2-3t* THOMAS BOWER
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-10-19

HANGING DEsERTERs-There is no doubt,
but the rumor is true that the 'foreign legion"
all deserters from the American army, captur-
ed at Churubusco have been tried by court
martial and hanged. We feel but one senti-
ment in this matter, and that is of the justice
of their doom. BY all the laws of war, by all
considerations of safety to an army, the desert
er merits death. He goes into the ranks know
ing his fate if he turns recreant and all order
and security depends upon melting out to him,
wherever he is found the severest punishment.
But this ''foreign legion" were more than de-
serters They were men who had sworn alle-
glance to the United States-who had taken
their solemn oaths to defend her and entered
into her armies to help her wage her wars
In an enemys country, they fled from the flag
they had sworn to defend, they became deser-
ters, more infamous than cowards-but this
was not all, they joined the enemy against
whom they had enlisted, and in solid column
turned their weapons of death against their
brothers and their country. Miserable men
they were taken with those bloody weapons in
their hands. What should be their fate?-
Read the articles Of war and then look on that
gallant American army, worn down by fatigue,
sickness, and battle, and say if these seventy
two wretches were entitled to life. They had
forfeited every consideration of mercy. We
care not what country tney came from, they
had disgraced name and country, and cast an
imperishable stigma on their kin. They were
fairly tried. There could be no palliation OF
their guilt. They had not been abused, de-
ceived, nor seduced into desertion, but of their
own will they had dared the doom of the hal
ter. That gallant little American army watch.
ed the tents of the court with hearts full Of in
dignation. They saw where justice hung hei
balance, still they feared that sympathy might
defeat her, and then, where was the safety o.
single soldier in Mexico? II these deserter
escaped what infection might the example have
upon the wavering in our camps. But justice
asserted herself. F; irly tried and condemned
the ''Foreign Legion were hanged Thus has
ended the career of Riley and his seventy -ont
followers in baseness and crime. No good cit
izen or man of any country will mourn thei
death, though every one may exclaim, "GoC
have mercy on their souls. IN Y. Sun.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-10-19
In the Probate Court of vanderburgh Co
Ia vacation, October l5th, ls47.

In vacation, October 18th, ls47
WILLARD CARPENTER, administrator of
w the estate of Samuel Mansell, deceased, hav-
ing this day filed in the office of the Clerk of the Pro-
bate Court of Vanderburgh County his eetiton pray
ing to be allowed to sell the real estate of the said
Samuel Mansell deceased, for the payment of debts
thereof and it appearing by the affidavit of disin-
terested person, filed with said Petition that Mary
Ann Hancock one of the defendants named in said
County.
Therefore, the said Mary Ann Hancock is hereby
notified thut the said Petition will be heard at the next
term of the Probate Court of Vanderburgh County to
be holden at the Court House in Evansville on the
third Monday in November next, when and where
the said Mary Ann Hancock may attend and show
scause any she have or cam why the prayer of said
Petition should not be granted
oct. 16-t3-S2,5O. s. L. JENKINS, Clerk
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-10-19

GALE of Delinquent MOTtgaged Land.--
- The following described tracts OF land having be-
come forfeited, on failure to pay the annual install
ments of interest due Mortgage No. of the Com
mon School Funds, belonging to Vanderburgh coun-
y in the State of Indiana will be sold at the Court
House door in the said county, the 1thd day of De-
cember, a. d. lS47 for the payment of the principal
interest, damages and costs due on said mortgage at
the time of said SALE wit: heSouth East quarter
of the North East quarter of section number twenty
one, in township five, south of range ten West.
Also, twenty acres to be taken of the North end of
the East-half of the South East quarter of section
twenty-one aforesaid The whole amount due 2O9-
35-100 dollars. WIN. ii. WALKER, AVG
oct. l9-6t-prs fee s., co.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-10-19

O-Previous to the invasion of Mexico, by
order of the President, the Government of that
country agreed to receive commissioner TO
settle questions of boundary arising from the
annexation of Texas. The President refused to
send a Commissioner, but sent Minister AT
ter prosecuting the war for more than year,
he sent 'Senor Don Nicholas P. Trist," (whose
only merit consists in mis- being the husband of
a niece ofThomas Jefferson) Commissioner to
treat with Mexico. Why did he not send a
Commission in the first instance ?-Lpd. STATE
Journal.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-10-19
u Enlargement

Out Lot 4 2 LIlIuTBUIlGUL
And the said lots and parts of lots much there
Of as may be necessary, will be sold for the Taxes
due thereon, on Monday the lst day of November,
ls47 at the door of the Court House in the city of
Evansville, between O'Clock A NJ and 5 O'Clock P
NJ unless the said Taxes are previously paid-and the
sale thereof will be continued from day day the
same place and between the same hours until all are
sold WILLIAM BELL, City Collector.
oc l2-tW3W.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-10-19
RECEIVED BY EXPRESS!
e. Il w. LEWIS,

WTOULD respectfully invite the citizens of Evans
w vile and vicinity TO examine one OF the largest
newest and most fashionable stocks of Foreign and
Domestic Fall and Winter Dry-Goods, being the
opening, and would be happy to show to all those
who will favor us with cal.
large portion of this stock having been selected
with view to suit the wholesale trade to which we
respectfully invite the attention of Merchants visiting
our city. To our old customers we say come, as
we are prepared TO sell on better terms than ever
To retail visitors shall be pleased to show
goods believing that they will fnd them as well Sc
lected, as good, and consisting of great variety
and cheap any stock ever offered in this
place. sep l6-tf
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-10-19

A CURIosITY.-Wc have in our office, (says
the Cleveland Herald subject to the inspec-
tion of the curious, the straw through which
Polk sucked in the Tariff men of Pennsylvania
in 1913.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-10-19
CINCINNATI, Oct. Is, 81 Pm.

CINCINNATI, Oct. Is, 81 P. NJ.
Sales 600 bbls Flour at S4 sll94 S7i. Stock very
light and demand exceeds the receipts Prices tirm
at quotations.
Sales Of Whiskey at l6.c.
Sales OF Yellow Corn at 34c
Sales of Cheese at 64c.
No sales of Provisions to day.
Sale of $50 Hogs at 81 25 nett. Packing prepara'
tions have commenced.
Sales of so bales Cotton at l09llc.
Pork barrels at CSC.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-10-19
THE MARKETS.

New YoRK, Oct. Is, 6 P. NJ.
Sales Genesee Flour at S696 069-market firm.
Sales prime White Corn at re, and Yellow at 75c.
Sales of Mess Pork at Sl4 O09l5 75-market quiet.
Sales of Western Lard at 9ic
Sales OF Tallow at 64c.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-10-19

A DEMONSTRATORS Saie.-The under
"A signed will sell at public auction, on Saturday
October 23d, lS47 at the late residence ofWm James
decd, in Knight Township the personal property be-
longing to said estate, consisting OF, Horses, Oxen
Wagons, Cows, Hogs, Sheep, Household furniture
and farming utensils.-Sale will commence at 10
O'Clock NJ of said day. and the terms of said sale
will be follows: All over SO a credit of one
year. the purchaser giving notes with approved secu-
rity waving all benefit of valuation of apprascnent
laws, all sums of 50 and less cash.
sep30 NATHANIEL j. JAMES, Admir-
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-10-19
NOTICE.

is hereby given that default has beeu made in the
l. payment ofTaxes assessedby and payable to the
towing described real estate living in said city, viz
Lot No. II. block l. Enst En,lgt Who's. ]. Mathews
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-10-19

DRUSHES! Brushes!!-Just opened q full as
ID sortment of Counter, White Wash, Shoe Horse.
Shaving Hair, Cloth, Varnish Paint and scrub Brush
es. For sale lOwby [s2Sl FOSTER & JOHNSON
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-10-19
State of Indiana, Spencer County, ss.

spencer FrObate COURT m Vacutl0n.
Milly Young, Executrix Of thel
last will and testament Of Will
liam Young, late Of Spencer po,;,;,r, g. ,ho..t.
Sofnyj Voa W. " c,rN,se,hrvo of Real Estate
Mary Barton and George Barton,
her husband.
NOW at this time 20 wit on the 18th day Of Sep
IN tember, A. ID. 1917, comes said petitioner by
Thomas F. DeBuler, her attorney, and files her petit
ton and also the affidavit of dlsinterested person
showing that George Barton one of the above named
defendants is not a resident Of the State of Indiana
The said George Barton is therefore, hereby noti-
fed of the filing and tendency Of said petition and
that unless he be- and appear before the Judge of the
Probate Court of Spencer county, on the second Mon
day in November next and then and there show cause
why the prayer of said petition should be granted
the same will be heard and determined in his absence
Witness: JOHN CRAwFoRD, Clerk of said Court, at
Rockport, the day and date above written.
By s. w. FAIRFIELD, Dep'y Cl'k.
Sent 9O-3yv-nrs fee % 30
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-10-19
PrrrsBuReH. Oct. Is, eP. NJ.

PITTSBURGH, OCT. 10, 3 7. NJ.
Sales of Flour at Sc SIT.
Sales of Cornmea at 50 25, 50 37a and SO 432 Fbbl
THERE'S less enquiry for Provisions
Sales of common washed Wool at 32c-demand
active.
Markets generally without change in any particu-
lar.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-10-19

0A0 pieces Black and Colorcd Alpaca Lusters
~OOl25 = Kentucky Jeans
100 " Sattinetis-all colors
$50 " Red, White and Yellow Flannels.
IS Cases assorted Prints.
5 =" Bleacaed Muslins
500 " Woollen Shawls
$50 Pair Blankets, just received and for sale
very cheap, by J. H. MAGHEE, & co,
oct. l9-tt Main street
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-10-19
CASSINETTS AND JEANS.
HATS AND CAPS.
BOOTS AND SHOES.

,ss. BOOTS AND SHOES. -
RA% 100 cases consisting in part OF -
- Mems and Boys thick Boots;
do do do Kip do;
do Calf Boots;
Also, Gents. coarse and fine Brogans;
Ladies Clalfand Morocco Shoes;
do Kid Slippers and Cater Boots
Together with a varied assortment not above men
toned, at Wholesale and retail low by
L. a. w. LEWIS;
sep 23-tf Corner Main and Water street.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-10-19

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
TNE!E Partnership heretofore existing between VIM.
Il +. Ledbetter q Aaron Keeler, under the firm Of
Ledbetter 81 Keeler House Carpenters and Joiners is
this day dissolved by mutual consent.
oct l9-tW-3t-%
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-10-19
LADIES DRESS GOODS.

LADIES DRESS GOODS.
BEAUTIFUL Plaid, plain black; and fancy
ID Silks; French Scotch and American GinghaIns,
Grape, Twilled and Oregon Plaids; Fancy Delaines
and Cashmeres; plain and figured black and fancy
Alapaca; English and American Calicoes of
every variety and of the latest and most fashionable
Fall and Winter styles-this day received and for
sale low at wholesale and retail by
E. & w. LEWIS, e
sep 23-tf Corner Of Main and Water street.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-10-19
TO THE LADIES,

THIS day received-Stee trimmings and tassels,
l. consisting OF bag clasps and tassels, purse rings,
purse clasps steel beads shaded and plain purse silk
For sale low by f. & w. LEWIS,
sep 23-H Corner Main and Water street
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-10-19


wounded at 1850, besides officers. The Mexi-
can loss is 500 killed in the second battle, 100
wounded, and HOO prisoners, exclusive of Of
fcers. Three more generals were taken, among
them Gen. Rincon aud Anaya the provisional
President; also 10 pieces Of cannon, and an i'm
mense amount of ammunition and stores. San
ia Anna in his report, states his loss in killed
wounded and missing. at 10000 He has only
$4,000 left out Of &c, 1000, which he gives as his
force on the Goth in both actions.
Thus ended the Battle of Churubltsco, one
of the most furious and deadly for its length; Of
any in the war. For reasons which he deemed
conclusive, Gen. Scott did not enter the city
that night, but encamped on the battle field a
miles from the western gate of the city. The
next day a flag of truce came out, and propo-
sitions were made which resulted in an armis-
tice.
Meanwhile the army is encamped in the vii
lagos around the city, recruiting from their ia
tigue and nursing the sick and wounded
There are but few sick, and the wounded are
getting along comfortably in their hospital
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-10-19

Il OOKING Glasses-Just received 500 Look
IL ing Glasses, consisting Of the plain and double
bevel fancy round bevel band, cherry, tablets, Ger
man toilet statia &c from 5S 24l4 inch, for sale
low wholesaleor or retail. L. g.. w LEWIS,
oc 2-tw&w-tf Corner Main and Water street.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-08-27
Land for Sale.

TNHE undersigned Executors of the last will
OF JACOB KERSs, deceased, by virtue OF the
authority ofthe same, will expose to sale by pub
lie vendue, at the Court House door in the Town
Of lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, on
saturday the 2sth day OF August, Is47,
between the hours of 10 o'clock NJ. & a O'Clock
p. M. of said day, the following described valua'
BILE Real Estate, to-wit: One Hundred and Thirty
Acres ofLand, more or less, part Of the North
west Quarter of Section No "a, Township No. ID
Range No. 10, in said County, being the same
Tract formerly ownedby David Maternus deceas
ed. situated about 81 miles Southwest Of Ian
caster, near the old Chillicothe road. On SAID
premises are situate a good Tan Yard now in use
with the buildings aud fixtures necessary to car
ry on the Tanning Business with advantage
Also, a comfortable two story Dwelling House
with Barn and other Out Buildings connecteo
Herewith. About 80 to 40 Acres OF improved
Laud under a good state of cultivation, an Orchard
Of bearing Apple and Peach Trees-two good
Springs and first rate timber on the unimprovet
Lands.
The sale viii be peremptory to the hiShes
bona fde bidder without reference to any apprais
ed value, payable one.third in hand, one-third ii
one, and one-third in two years, with interes
from the day of sale. Possession will be giveI
Immediately OF so much of the improved land a
maybe necessary for putting out a crop this fal
and the balance on the. first duy Of April next
The title will be free Of all membranes, ant
the deed be made on full payment.
GEORGE KERNS, I rxors
JACOB BECK, ~
I,ly ia 1917 III
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-08-27
g AR ID.

R0p Cine @@6lA89e
The subscriber having returned from the Eastern
Cities, whittier she had gone TO receive the Spring
fashions and purchase her Stock, can now
be found at her new establishment over the Store
Room formerly occupied by Ainswortl g. Wilcox
and Just one door east of Reber g. Kutz. ,
She has on hnud a beautiful assortment ofCrape,
Pearl Braid and Palmetto Bonnets, Ribbons,
French flowers. all kinds of Bonnets and dress
Trimmings --latest styles) together with a great
varity Of Fancy articles for Ladies'. She is pre-
pared / to make Dresses, Bonnets and trim the
same combining taste, beauty and fashion equal to
any eastern establishment.
Work promptly finished and furnished at the
time promised.
ELIZABETH MURPHY,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-08-27

worthy shoulders. Ewing, Stonbury. and
and Hunter, would be worthy names 10
the Temple" itself.
The "car.piercing" VERY literally fife
gives nightly assurance tina; the war spir-
it Is still abroad-a company already or
ganized for a Southern tour.
Peace, peace often on the lips, sell
dom in our heart. Another battle has
been fought and victory won. The death
roll has not yet reached US. Heaven
only knows how many hearth stones have
been made desolate. The wall of the
widow and the cry Of tie fat5erless will
be lost mid the roar Of your cannon--fresh
columns ordered on to FIJI the ranks
Who can doubt this is an age of progressl
Au rcyoir.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-08-27
WHOLE NO. ll44
Lynch Law Ia Tcxns.

A correspondents Of tbs Evening Post,
writing from Rusk county, Texas states
that there had beensever horrible traye.
dies enacted in the neighboring counties
within the past mouth. which have crea.
led considerable excitement in the pub.
lie mind. After noticing the poisoning
ioflhe wedding party in Shelby county.
andihe escape Of Wikinson fromthe"reg.
lators," the writer says
The next case occurred in Cherokee
county, about twenty miles 10 the north
west Of us. This was the murder by a
fellow named Jones ofhis wife aud Child.
The bodies were found in a shallow creek,
covered over with logs aud rubbish. AS
all circumstances tended TO fix the guilt
upon Jones, he was closely guarded by
some OF the neighbors, who started todo-
livel him into the custody ofthe law. /
did hear that tho magistrate refused 10
take cognizonce of the matter, and left
him in the hands ofthe mob; al any rate.
the only law put in operation was that Of
} Judge Lynch. Jones, after being sever
al times temporarily suspended, confess
ed the murder Of his wife by choking her
aud striking her with his fist. He was
lmInedlat hung; his father and brother.
who were both present, interfering no
farther than merely to request that he
should not be executed till they had got
out Of sight, and that they might have his
body for burial. The wife was very
young. They bad been married little
over n year. and the murder was com.
miited very near the spot where he had
stolen" her, it being a runaway match.
The ;hird affair took place in Shelby
county a week or Two ago. Ii was, very
briefly this: The sheriff of the county
levied upon a certain mare, uotwithstand-
ing the repeated asseyerations OF the ow-
ner that he would shoot him down on
the spOtifhe should attempt it. The in
staut he laid his hand on inc bride the
owner fired and the sheriff fell. On the
evening ofthe third day following the lat
Ter died; and early next mornig a party
oftwelye men proceeded to the Jail, broke
open the door, took out the murderer,
and, without further ceremony, hung him
on the nearest black jack.