The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-27
WESTERN news.


We Understand that. during the month end
ing October 3lst, 1884, there was coined at the
United States branch mint In this citv $780,
700 in gold, and $50, 900 in sfiver We further
more understand that the treasnrer of the Uni
ted States branch mint in this city expects every
day remittance Of over g, 000, 600 in foreign
gold coin, by order Of the Secretary ofthe Treas
ury, which, when IL arrives here, will have 10 be
melted and recoined into the American gold.
Pieces.-N. o. Delta, Oct, To-
INDIANA BosDs.-Ths New York Journal o
Commerce ssys:-
81. +. ID. Barrier, ESQ, who went TO London
| for the purpose of completing the arrangement
made by the State Of Indiana with her bond
holders, for the adjustment of the debt OF the
State, returned in the Caledonia. We learn
from Mr.. Barrier that nearly s., 500, 900 Of the
bonds Of the State have now been surrendered
for new stocks, leaving about 81 500 900 OF to
come in. The law took effect on the surrender
of S, SOC, 000."
PRAIRIE FIREs--A great FIRE has desolated
Washington county, Iowa. Some of the best
and wealthiest farmers have had their fences,
houses, barns, stocks Of grain, and every thing
belonging to them, destroyed by the raging Tres
Of the Prairies, which, sweeping over the long
and dry grass, carried every thing before them.
The usual precautions against such calamity
were neglected, and hence the loss Of property /,
estimated at $4,000.
The EscARsAcroN PRIsoNxRs.-Three or four
Of the Encarnacion prisoners are still confined
at Zacustlapan, viz: w. L. HOLMAN, Of the
Arkansas cavalry, and John Anderson and M.
Pagan, Transfers Others have not been se-
counted for-among them Humphrey Gwynn
and James Glass, of the LIST Kentucky volun-
teers. Nine of the prisoners died from the want
Il of the c0mmon neeessa ria of ltfa
The grand jury for this county. on THURSDAY
last, found indictmc Mt or true bill against DR.
VIM. b. Whitaker, for the murder Of Dr. James
w. Wilson, in April last, at this place. Judge
Graham ordered the accused to be admitted TO
bail in the sum of $4,000 for his appearance at
the May term ofthe Logan Circuit Court-REs-
ssiOiile Herald, NO7. IS.
Loss OF THE STEAMER EuRExA.-Ths Steamer
Eureka, on her downward passage from Mont
gomery, Alabama, to Mobile, with SIS bales
cotton on board, struck rock at McNsill's bar
ON the night Of the 9Th inst, and sunk. About
400 bales Of cotton were landed in good order,
Al bales were thrown overheard, and about 20
remained In her hold when sunk. The boat is
supposed to be a total loss.
PIAsA SuSx.-Ths little steamer Piasa, freight
ed with dry goods, &C., and bound for Galena,
struck snsg some ten days ago, eight miles be-
low Burlington, and sunk so deep that she can
not again be raised. Her bow projects from the
water, and good portion Of her cargo will be
saved in damaged eondition.-St Louis Un-
ION, 18th.
PnsosER EscAPEp.-Samuel Jarvis, charged
with the murder Of Harrison Payne, escaped
frem the Jail Of Barboursyille, Nv, on the 10th
| of November. He 10 about six feet inch
high, Of light complexion and light hair. has
scar on his forehead, and is powder-burnt be-
meath the eyes.
PoRK IN MADisoS.---The Madison, Ia, Ban
ner of Wednesday last, the l7th inst, says that
the market for hogs has not yet fairly opened in
that place. In the opinion of that paper, the
average price will not be higher than three dol
lars.
Ma. GAYS SPEEcH.-The Lexington Obser-
yer says, that, in that city, upon the occasion Of
Mr.. Clay's speech, majority ofthe States ofthe
Union were represented by persons who had
come expressly to hear the illustrious orator
and statesman.
The Governor Of Alabama has issued his proc
iamation declaring Montgomery to be the capt
tai Of the State, where in future the sessions Of
the Legislature and the sittings Of the supreme
court will be held, and where the State officers
will reside.
Hoes GoIso EAsr.-The Pittsburgh Journal
Of the 18th inst says, the steamer Skipper ARR
we'd here last evening from GAINESVILLE, with 6SO
live Hogs. The Colorado is expected up to-day,
with 1900 more, on their way to Brownsville.
STEAMBOAT ARGo Losr.-The steamboat Ar
| 60, bound TO St. Peters, recently struck a snag
near Wabashaw's Prairie, and sank immeoi-
ately. The boat, with the exception Of the en-
CINE, will be entirely lost to the owners
The Governor of Tennessee offers a reward
of 5000 for the arrest Of Anderson II. Reid, who
is charged with the M rder Of VIM. y. Anthony
Of Gibson county, in that State.
EARTHoUAKE.-On Monday night last, about
half past ii O'Clock, many Of our citizens dis
tincdy heard the roar, and sensibly felt the
ChroAieis, Moo Is.
The Indianapolis State Journal says -
1--WE understand that Gov. WHrcoNB was Sc
riOusy injured by the cars at Edinburg. We
did not learn particulars" -
| The GaLena Adcertiser says the steamer Auge
struck a snag near wabashaw's Prairie, and
sunk Immediately. The engine will be saved
and boat lost.-St. Louis Union, l9fh.
The steamship Galveston left for Vera Cruz
last night, with a detachment Of % men, belong
ing to the 4th Kentucky Regiment, horses and
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. u. Dsif0, lila.
Col. MAxLIus V. THoMPsoS.-The officers Of
the Sd Regiment Kentucky Volunteers have
presented Col. Thompson with superb sword
We are happy to state that the City Banks
on Saturday resumed taking Wooster notes on
| deposite.--Cin. Atlas, Oct. 23rd.