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Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-07-06
ROME July 3D., 1917.

/ AN |SHi Ot', AOta'
Mr.. CHANDLER:-The candidates for Con
gress came into this county on Thursday the
first inst, and have spoken twice have heard
them only on yesterday at the Court House.
Well it was tolerably tall affair, and excee.
dinghy regret that so few locofocos attended
which | am told was the case at Carts on the
first day-though think the reason is obvious.
They became satisfied that the present situation
OF the country, could not successfully be de-
Tended even BY their talented Overland they
did not like to exhibit their modification in
presence of those who admonished them of con-
sequences two years gone by. The fact is now
obvious to all, that potatoe rot and famine in
Europe, has saved the pecuniary and monetary
affairs Of this highly favored nation from cri-
SIS alarming to contemplate. Had there been
as III Europe ten years since, an abundant
supply and a short crop here, and we compelled
as then, to import two millions bushels OF
wheat at a specific duty of % cents per bushel,
our Government would have been bothered to
obtain loans, and little use for sub-treasuries
But this is getting off the subject, Embree quot
ed largely from book called / believe, the
''Free Enquirer" which seemed much to an
noy MIR. Owen, who claimed it to be am in
fringement on his religious opinions it
was language used to explain or exemplifiy his
opinions, on particular text of scripture. But
the audience as far as can learn-think that
with all his stock of learning, he might have
sought out phrases and metaphors without
thrusting Washington and the other heroes and
patriots of the Revolution into hell fire. for
next to the scriptures, and their author-thev
have been taught to revere the fathers of the
Revolution. Many other topics were discuss
ed by the gentlemen aspirants to become the
servants OF the people, with the accustomed
ability of the belligerents. By the way, YOU
may calculate on the tallest whig majority, in
this little ''Rough and Ready" county that has
been exhibited since the days of the lamented
Harrison and the illustrious Profit +.
7. s. Rumor with her hundred tongues. has
1t that last week, while Mr.. Owen was in Leav-
eRwortll, he made one grand spec-u-la- ion,
which was nothing more nor less than pur-
chasing badly that very able-wel conducted
Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-07-06

The London Chronicle, in recent article on
the battle of Cerro Gordo, pays Gen. ScoTT the
following well-merited compliment: "Never,
in the directions issued by any of the greatest
European commanders, do we remember to
have seen greater confidence manifested in
what must be the result Of his operation. Sue
cess is assumed on every point, and the direc-
ton to be taken by each division, after forcing
each point of the Mexican entrenchment, is as
clearly marked out as though the result had al
ready taken place. We are bound to say, that
the unlimited confidence placed by Gen. ScoTT
in the troops under his command, has been JUS
titled by the.event. His victory of Cerro Gordo
appears to have been by far the most brilliant
affair of the war. He describes himself as be-
ing perfectly embarrassed with the result of his
own success-prisoners ofwar, heavy ordinance,
small arms, and requirements"
And, in another article, the same semi-ofh-
cial British journal says:
perhaps the best thing to be wished for in
the interests of the Mexicans themselves, is that
the success of the United States Generals should
be still more rapid and decisive than it has
hitherto been, in order that they may be driv
EN- to make terms at once, and by definitivt
sacrifice purchase the retreat OF their invaders.
Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-07-06
GIDEON J. PILLOW.

A Coon JoKE.-We find in the Louisville
Journal the following anecdote:
At the recent debate in Harrodsburg between
Messrs. Thompson and Wickliffe, the candid
ates for Congress, the former, who is afflicted
with sore throat, had mug or decanter upon
the stand containing strong mixture of vine
gar, salt, and pepper, from which, whilst speak.
ing, he took an occasional sip. The mixture
looked like toddy, and Wickliffe fixed longing
eye upon it. AT length, in the midst of one Of
the severest portions of his opponents speech,
he silly took the decanter, poured out about a
gill, and swallowed it at gulp. His contor-
tons of countenance were equal to anything in
the comic almanac, and at that moment Mr..
Thompson, catching glance at his face and
rightly guessing what had happened, quietly
remarked; "You had better let that alone, Mr..
Wicklift, am afraid taco of my medicines at
once are rather too much for your stomach"
The laugh at poor Wicklife's expense was
tremendous, and he was fool enough to get mad
at it.
Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-07-06

The Washington Correspondent of the Bal
timore Patriot says that the death of Mr.. REU-
BEN G.. BEAsLY, our Consul at Havre, has
brought not few applicants to Washington,
for the vacant consulship. The news of Mr..
BEAILY's death had hardly reached our shores
when Mr.. HALLET, of New York, was found
on flying visit to this city, for something!-
1t is said that the NewYork applicants for the
place are all eager to get Gov. MARcY's iniu-
ence and beset him accordingly! A few NOR
Dings ago, on coming out OF his house, it is
SAID he saw before him score of New York
and exclaimed-"hello who's dead?7 "BEAs-
LY" was the ready replyall down the lines of
greedy applicants! The place is fat one,
but it not yet known who gets H.
Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-07-06

The Matamoros Flag, one of the u. S. pa
pers established in Mexico, after detailing the
boundary which it is understood Mr.. Trist i
authorized to receive from Mexico, as an equiv.
alent for the cost of the war, breaks out in the
following terms:
This, then, is the guerdon for all the blood
and treasure expended in this war! Territory
"a desert waste-when territory was not wan
ted. In the pnrer and better days Of the repub-
lie such a war could not have occurred. We
take il as mark of degeneracy Of the age
The downward tendency ofour beautiful struc-
ture ofgovernment is indeed fearful.
Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-07-06

LocoFoco LEGIsLATUREs.-A few DAYS ago,
the Hon. Zadock Casey, for many years pro-
minent Locoioco member of Congress, made
aspeech in the Illinois State convention, from
which we quote this passage:
Sir, if there had not been session of the I'LL
nois Legislature for the last twelve years, we
should have been more happy aud prosperous
leople than we are at this day. For one, |
have lost all patience with Illinois Legislatures
and pretty nearly lost all confidence in them.
Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-07-06

MIsrAKE-The State Journal cosrects an
error that seems to be generally prevalent
throughout the country that the monthly pay of
volunteers was raised last winter from ssren to
to" dollars. 1t isnot SO; and it is greatly to be
regretted that any of our citizens should have
volunteered with this understanding as intima-
ted BY the Columbus Gazette
Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-07-06

WABASH AND OHIo CAEAL.-We learn that
Mr.. Butler has gone back TO the East, but will
return about the last OF Angust-operations
on the canal from Terre Haute to Coal Greek,
VIII be commenced Immediately by Mr.. Stew
art. finishing all his old contracts.
Lettings will take place in July or August
for the complexion of the work between Ter
re Haute and Evansville.
Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-07-06

Newspaper press-Editor thrown in gratis to
make good weight-the "Leavenworth Banner
first neutral-then whig-now locofoco died
in the wool. Excitement among the betting
characters as to the quid pro quo is great-all
sums have been staked from ST cents to as high
as s25, among the sporting gentry. F.
Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-07-06
Tuesday Morning, July 9Th, 1s47.

The CELEBRATION on SATURDAY.-We have
been too much engaged since Saturday, besides
bling indisposed, to undertake to write out the
proceedings Of that day, the happiest one ever
erioyed by our citizens. We shall endeayor to
give an account of it in our next.
Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-07-06

THE YOUNG IDEA HARPooNING.-The Month
ly Rose tells the following very good story OF
young whaler in Nantucket. No wonder the
hardy seamen of that island can handle har-
poon with such singular de1terity when they be-
gin to practise SO early in life:
passing through Nantucket, last summer,
we stopped at an out-of-the-way house for a
glass of water. As we approached the hall
open door, we beheld hefollowing scene which
excited our visibility at the time, to a consider
able extent.
IAN urchin, some six years old, had fastened
a fork to the end of ball of yarn which his
mother was holding, which he very dexterious-
ly aimed at an old black cat quietly doing in
the corner. Puss no sooner felt the sharp prick
of the fork, than she darted off in jilfy, while
the experimenter sung outin glee: Pay out,
mother, pay ont; there she goes through thu
1rindo1 :
Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-07-06
Funeral of Captain Walker.
GENERAL ORDERS.

AT o'clock precisely-notice of the hour
will be given by the firing of three guns III rap
id succession at the foot of Main street.-The
Washington Guards with their band, Chaplin,
and Orator, Clergy Committee of Arrangements,
WALKERS Company, and the City Authorities.
will assemble on Third ST., the right resting on
Vine, and extending towards Main ST., under
the command of the Chief Marshal. The I'd As
sistant Marshal, Mr. L. A. Corbet. will rem
der all the aid in his power in forming this line
of the procession.
Citizens on foot will assemble on Vine ST.
the right resting on Third and extending to-
wards the river, under the command of the LIST
Assistant Marshal, Mr. w. II. Chandler, who
will form in open order, facing in wards. and
take their proper station in line, BY counter
marching to. the right and left
Citizens in carriages and on horse back will
assemble on Main ST., the right resting on Third
and extending towards the canal, under the
command of the LIST ASST. Marshall.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows will
form on Sycamore ST., their right resting on
Third, and report to the I'd Assistant Marshal.
Order of Procession.
AID. CHIEF MARSHAL. AID.
Washington Guards.
German Band.
Chaplain and Orator.
Clergy,
Committee of Arrangements.
Hearse.
Bearers. ~.'' y ps ~.''
Family and relations of the deceased.
Members of Capt. Walkers company.
City Authorities.
AID. % ASSISTANT MARSHALL AID.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
AID. lsr ASSISTANT MARSHAL. AID.
Evansville Band.
Citizens on foot.
Citizens in carriages.
Citizens on horseback.
The procession being formed (notice of which
will be given by the firing of one gun) will
move down Third to Vine, down Vine to Wa
ter, up water to Locust up Locust to the
Methodist Episcopal Church.
EXERCISES AT THE CHURCH.
LIST. Music BIZ the Choir.
2nd. Prayer by the Chaplain.
Bird. Funeral Grafton.
4th. Music by the Choir.
9th. Benediction
Upon leaving the Church, one gun will be
fired and the procession will be formed in the
same order as before and proceed to 3rd ST.,
down Bird to Main, down Main to LIST, down
LIST to Division, up Division TO Second, up
Second to Mulberry, and thence to the grave
yard.
EXERCISES AT THE GRAVE.
LIST. Burial Service.
2nd Military Salute
After which the procession will reform and
return to the City.
In order to prevent delay the citizens are re-
quested to repair promptly to the several pla-
ces of meeting upon the firing of the guns.
The Assistant Marshalls will provide them
selves with scarlet Sashes, their Aids wearing
blue sashes. Aids to the Chief Marshall will
wear white Sashes, all wearing Grape on the left
arm. with Batons trimed with bltc& on white
ground. C. NJ. GRIFFITH,
Chit Marshal.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-17
General PILLOW.

We lay before readers this morning the reply OF
General Pillow to the recent exposure by the officers Of
the Tennessee regiment Of his unoeeg-hke conduct by
which many valuable lives said have been sac-
heed, in the battle OF Cero Gordo. Il will be seen that he
attributes the assault upon him exclusively
and political hostility Of Col Haskell the commander Of
the regiments bat it scarcely be
all the other officers who eoneurred in could have
base enough to put their which they
knew to be false, which they did know to be uue
under he influence Of the palty motive which General
Pillow ascrbes their sequeseenee that expedition OF hs
neompetency Tor tho responsible station which he has
been elevated by the favor OF the President Besides
happens it, tina, letters from the camp characterize General
Pillows conduct in the battle of Ceo Gordo even
harsher than those employed by Col Haskell and his suba
tern oeers There lie, ut all events, mode. and bat
one that know Of by which the truth OF the can
be sseetaned and that is suggested by the New Orleans
Bee Let Gen. Pillow demand OF inquiry, BY which
all the facts will be elected and judgment pronounced
accordance with them. II impartial tribunal Of this
Kind decide in favor of the General his triumph will he
compete-f otherwise, it is much say that the
lives of troops should be again eckesy sacrificed
by placing them under the command OF an incompetent
officer.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-17

The dTeO Ire u the Both uL says that private letter.
dated Jaspa the 9Th ut stated that the previous day
private express reached that city from the capal with
the intelligence that Heforh had been elected, end posi-
lively taken possession Of the Presidents scat when he
Immediately declared he would indefagablo employ him.
self 10 making peace with the United States lie had sp
pointed General Yaenois u the army
and ordered the Arrest Of Santa Anns and CsnaIo In tho
psper II sgsn sisted, that the peace psry were
divided In their choice between ssns AIMS and Heuera
for the chief mogssey aud effect that the former bed
obtained victory hs adversary, and bad been elect
ed The fact is nothing positive is known as TO tie
cult Of the contep Cen Alvarez from The Sooh, saii
10 be IN the vny q toe capital with sevefs thousand
men, intending operate Junction with the remnsnt Of
Santa Annas army, which would then be strong enough
TO oser resistance e Cen SCOTS march the Of Gov
ennment.-N. o. Tiuss
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-17

An election takes place in August next in Indians
members oi Congress, and both parties for
the conflict We copy the following list OF tho candidates
with the vote in the several districts different periods
from the Wa hington Union:
lsT pisrRIcr.-R ID Owen, tdem Judge Embree (whg ]
Folks majority 1879; Owens, in 1915, 1915
% pIsrRicr.-T Henley, ldem J S DAVIS Twhigl-
Poke majority 556 Henley's, in ls45, SAB.
3D DIsrRIcr--J l. Robinson, [dem.l A Hackle man
twhg.l Folks msjority 70 T Smith's [dem.l in ls45
$40.
4ru pIsrRIcr.-C II Test. [dcm c Smith, Twhig l.
Gays majority l49l Smiths, twhg. in ls45, 1862
5rH pIsrRicr-W w Wick, tdem. McCsrty, [whis ]
Folks msJori'y 1912; Weeks, IN lS45, 1876
Cru pIsrRIcr.-G w Carr. [dem.l (; q Dunn. whie i
Folks msJouy 1885 Speaker Davis's. in lSI5. 1880
ira pISrRicr.-Joseph Wright, [dem r w Thomp-
son. wing Clay's majority 1851 MeGaughey's Twhigl
in ls45, over Wright, ILL., wnghrs, in ls43, over Me-
Glughey, 3.
srH DsrRIor-Johu Petit [dem.l no wing candidate rs
yet. Folks majority el4 Pettts, in ls45 ol5.
9TH DIsrRIcr.-C w Cahcari, (dem ID ID Pratt [whig !
Clnys majority 2i3; Csihearts, in lS45, Si3
10TH pIsTRcr-willam Rockhill, Tdem1 w q Ewing
whigl Folks majority 356; Kennedys [deml in 1885,
355
The Union anticipates that the Locooeos will carry eight
OF the ten districts, they have done each Of the
preceding elections. The estimates Of paper regard
to other States have often proved be faacus
zoe look confidently for suspicious result. The
Wings of Indiana expect carry four and some sre
gune enough 10 claim FIVE Of the districts. Nous verons
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-17
State of the CrOns.

The Fredericksburg Herald, OF tho l5th 10 satisfied,
IRON information received from various quarters that the
wheat CROP IN all the counties that trade that market
bids ar to be unusually abundant and of very nc quality
The crop of oats will probably be somewhat essened by
the small quantity OF rain during early part Of the
son. great deal OF complaint heard Herald says
OF corn standing badly. and many s anting corn
destroyed by the but tho weather ha, been avora
bic for cuLvang the land thoroughly and from the grea,
quantity put in cultivation there every hope for
large and abundant crop.
The Washington Union Of Monday evening says: THE
wheat crops in Virginia have improved very much since
the late rains. In the lower parts of the State may
equal perh ps exceed) the average the rust doe, not
attack it at this critical time In the rich valley Of the
State, 1t will understand. fall below it,"
Tue Baltimore American of Tuesday says 1.-THE late
rains have given 10 the wheat crop Of Maryland
ly improved appearance. This is the language which
reaches from various and opposite sections of the
State and the belief that the approaching haryes,
will be but little short Of fair general average yield The
crop, and in fact all kinds of vegetation have also
put and thriving face and the county, heretofore
suffering from drought, holds forth the cheering prom
Use o. yielding its fruits in due The only excep-
this remark Queen Annes county which is still
suffering for OF rain and which not more than half
crop Of wheat is anticipated, and the corn is
backward.
The New ork Journal of Commerce. Of the I4h state.
that accounts from Michigan Ohio and the western part
OF New York unfavoabe for the wheat crop the
ravaRes Of the fly having been very destructive in various
localities throughout those regions letter from Detroit
Of the 9Th, the from the interior o: Michigan
of the alarming character The Ay doing extern
damoge and from many Of the best wheat counties
Than enough to supply home anticipated
A letter from Valparaiso (lndsna,) OF the 4h in the
Union, says the wheat crop is entirely cut Off that the
farmers will raise enough for seed And the Spring.
field inois Journal informs that one half Of the land
sowed in wheat in that section has been poughed I'D and
planted in and that the other half will not produce
more than half u crop.
The La Grange missouri Free Press is of opinion ,ba,
there will be onetenih part OF the wheat raised in tina,
county this season. was last The crop
the other hand, promises abundant, harvest
The Bayou Sara oussna) Ledger represents the cot
crop in that region, heretofore thought TO be in bad
condition. making rapid strides under the influence Of
genial season, to its usual growth this period Of the
year. With continued favorable weather it anticipates
i large erop. The corn crop also promises we'll
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-17
Died.

On Yesterday morning, at O'clock, Mrs ANN CHS
HObME, IN the 6jth year Of her age.
Her friends sud acquainiances respectfully invited 10
attend her funeral this morning 10 o'clock the resi-
dence Of her son-in-lsw. Mr.. Jacob Shook.
W Memphis Tenn papers will p;ease cGpy.
In this city, the 18th, Mr. JOHN PERCGVAL, Of
bynehbug but for the last five weeks resident Of this city
The friends end aoquaintanees Of the deceased and
those Of Jsmes YaunEOn requested attend his fu
neral from the residence Of tho latter morrow afternoon
81 4 o'clock.
U-The Lynchburg and Winchester papers please copy.
On the 2Olh Of May. At Guyaodotte Va, Col ArrsosY
LAWSON, Of Logsn eonnty, Va, eyed upwards Of So
Col. Lawson had not been good health for several
years. he had reached Guyandoe on HE way home from
Philadelphia, but few hours before his death which was
sudden aud unexpected Although thus far from hs horne
and his family, he surrounded by kind friends who
rendered him every possible aid and comfort
Ho emgfaied 20 this, the country Of his adoption more
than twenty years ago. still of would bis memory revert
TO the picturesque and beautiful land Of his brh the Vi
eny OF Ainwick Castle, the Of tho Perees in York
shire. England,
BY honest industry end business he accumulated
large fortune, which he leaves his children. Long
will the beneyoenes the kindness Of his heart be
bered BY the people Of Logan
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-17

have list Of the passenger saved well ss thoss who
were unfortunately lost Il 10 imperfect of the
books were los There were, dosblsss othsn Of whom
could learn nothing bodies had been
ed cannot cose this painful recital without returning
my grateful thanks the ladies' and gsnsmen OF Coluu-
bia for their Kindness and attention.
JOHN b. LEWIS, Of South Carolina,
for himself. and WILLIAM EVANS, and
J. j. STRINGER.
Passenger saved John Lewis, NJ ID Of s c; Col w
Evans. OF Marion, Z; Lape, Basirop, La; Srnesr
Biloxi. Misc; Mr. Simpson, Ouaehits. La; Miller Far
mersSille. Is; Mrs Gouldng; Amelia Mcponad, Cham
pssnole, AK, and liite negro girl.
Passengers lost;-Judge Mayo. Harrisonburgh La; Mr.
Hill. Champaguolc, Ark; Mr. odel, Union District, G.
Mr. King, Union District, c; Mr. DAILY Claiborne La;
Mr. Jonss. Florida.
Boars Crew saved mir Johnson. clerk, Martin VIII.
liams, mate; WIN Gouldng, engineer; Mr. Swzer Antony
Glen. Edward Carson, Edward Torowny, J MeSorley
Owen Riley Benz Mitchell. cooks Eve cabin servanu
aud ono stcwardess.
Boats Hands lost Mr. Donaldson. Geo -, Jim Wat
con, Jim Thompson. Patrick Gothon Thomas Piunket
Andersen; bsrkeepcr name not known; John Voss; Js
Pool pilot; Austin Stesgcr Oliver, engineer and two
deck passengers, names not known.