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Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23

CO.'S. of T.-GRAND DIvIsIoE.-We find
the following in the Quincy Wing. We hope
for the good of the cause there is some mistake
in this matter, and that the charges here made
will prove to De without foundation:
A writer in the Philadelphia Bee, over the
signature of OK" is writing numbers for that
paper, in which he Processes to be acquainted
with certain iniquities practised in the Nation
al Division of the Sons of Temperance-in APP
propriating something like SO to $4,000 an
nuallv, for purposes with which the subordinate
Divisions Of the country are not acquainted
A portion of the fund is stated to have been
squandered in salaries for officers of the Grand
Division, contrary to the objects and intention
of Order. The writer alleges that corruption
exists in the Order-that there is deficiency
in the treasury, not accounted for by the lame
reports Of the officers" That the Division IL
governed by clique, so well contrived that
they can operate in and CONTROL the whole Or
der throughout the United States, and pro-
misses in future number to reveal the names
of this clique. He says he is one of the oldes
members of the Order-has never ceased to Ia
Dor for its good and advancement-ha beer
present at almost every meeting of the Grand
Division and has witnessed the extravagant
waste of money; and the frauds practised upon
the Order, with pain and regret"-and one OBJ
ject in writing the numbers, he says, is to ''cau
ton brothers of the danger-that canker worn
is in our midst, praying upon our vital parts
If there is no foundation for these charges
the Grand Division owes it to its own charac-
ter-to the subordinate Divisions-and partic-
ularly to the cause of Temperance-to make il
manifest at once, There should be no mysts-
ry or secrecy among brethren in relation othe
disposal of any fund in which the whole 0rdel
is interested-all should be as open as the day
lest doubts arise, and thus impediment:
thrown in the way of the onward progress o
the Order and the Temperance Cause witt
which it is connected.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23
BUSINESS PROSPECTS.

The iobbers and retail dealers of our city are
now opening their fall and winter stocks of
goods, and we are rather below the truth than
otherwise, in stating the amount of goods in
our market to be three times greater this year
than at any former season. This is obvious to
at the crowded side walks, filled with boxes
and packages, and the counters and shelves
stored with admirable and most attractive as
sediments. Besides our old merchants there
are many new corners, with entire new stocks,
preparing for brisk competition with those
before them as well as those yet to come. All
this gives token of large and prosperous fall
business. There is no longer any reason
why country merchants and traders should con-
tinue to visit Louisville and Cincinnati to re-
plenish their stocks, when they can do so here
at better advantage and al the cost of less time
and risk. The amount Of goods brought to
the merchants themselves,s sufficient supply
very large portion ofthe interior, and the adj
vantages which our merchants possess over
those of larger cities in cheapness of living
rents, and expenses generally, will enable them
to sell lower than the same goods can be pur-
chased in those cities. These are facts which
every one visiting this market for the purpose
of purchasing viii be compelled to admit, and
when we add the justice of keeping the money
at home which has heretofore gone to en-
rich the cities of other States, to say nothing
of the benefit to be derived by the building VI
of home market for the surplus products o.
the country, we think we may safely claim q
larger share of trade than has heretofore fallen
to US.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23

ANOTHER MOVEMENT. New York Com
mercial says that scheme is projected by some
Texas politicians to effect sale of the Texas
public lands to the United States-lrith the bur
den Of her debts attached, Of course, inasmuch
as, if we buy the lands, we must take them
under the encumbrance upon them-they be-
ing pledged for the payment of the public debt;
while no good would result from the sale. TO
any body, save the ''greedy spectators" whom
it would enrich.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23

WHAT NExT?-A man in Cincinnati has
lately discovered plan by which he says he
can send personfr from that place to New York,
let him transact business and get him back
again in less than hours and half. He can
by the same discovery transact four hundred
tons of merchandise from Cincinnati to New
York, at cost not exceeding the usual rate,
and all in 10 hours! The plan is to stretch a
wires, two for platform for vehicle to run
over, and two overhead to steady the lightning
vehicle, and then propel by electricity. If this
can be done, railroads will be at least one age
behind the times 0nlv think of travelling
with the speed of lightning instead of the old
fashioned and rediculously slow way Of rail-
roads,
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23

TELEGRAPH TO EvANsvILLE.-We were in
formed several days ago bya gentleman from
Leayenwerth, that the workmen were very bu-
sy on the Telegraph line to st. Louis, and that
it was contemplated it would pass through this
city and an agency be established here. This
morning we have received a communication
from one of our citizens, which induces us to
believe that an effort will be made to secure to
our citizens the benefits Of telegraphic COM
munication with the East and West, and we
hope our citizens will not permit the opportu-
nifty to pass by. The amount of stock neces-
sary to secure an agency here will be trifing in
comparison to the benefits to be derived, and
we are sutis6ed will be subscribed at once
We must strike while we have the opportu-
nifty.
To the Editor of the Evansville Journal:
SIR have this morning received commu-
nication stating that Mr.. Henry OReilly would
visit our Town about the 28th of this month
for the purpose of making an examination of a
Telegraphic line from this place to st. Louis,
with an agency here.
The importance of the undertaking to every
Merchant and Farmer of our country cannot
fora moment be questioned, and trust that
they will not, for lack of energy, permit this
great work to fall through.
Yours, &c. c.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23

O5 The Ohio State Journal has received a
telegraphic notice from Pittsburgh, dated 18th
inst. III o'clock, A. NJ, which states that
"a copy of the New Orleans Delta has been
received, containing the news that ARTICLES
OF PEACE have been signed by Mr.. Trist and
the Mexican Commissioners" This cannot
be correct. We have New Orleans papers as
late as the 10th and Louisville papers of the
2lst, and no mention of peace is made in
either Dates tram the GiX If uM, f u, W ta
meetings to take into consideration the terms
prohered by our Government through Mr..
Irist. Nothing had transpired in relation to
what was done. The next intelligence from
Mexico will be awaited with anxiety, as il
will probably bring us the result Of the DELHI
erations of the commissioners.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23

CT The Diario del Gobierno, a paper pub
lished inthe Cityof Mexico, of the date of 9th
August, admits that result of the late battles
was most unfortunate for the nation, but as
crlbes the defeat of the Mexicans entirely to
the marked disobedience of Gen. Valencia
The Diario estimates our loss at one thousand
and seventy, and that of the Mexicans at FIVE
THOUSAND in killed, wounded and prisoners.
The correspondent Of the n. o. Delta learns
from intercepted letters in possession of our
army, written on the evening of the battle
the Mexican loss to be 5000 in killed and
wounded; and by them also learns that out of
10000 men they had but between and 5000
men left and they in confusion, without lead
ers--the balance killed, wounded, prisoners,
or totally dispersed.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23

CO The Louisville Journal says that Cap
tam Philip kearney, who had his left arm shot
oil in the recent battles, is one of the most en-
thusiastic of soldiers. He raised company
OF cavalry, in doing which he expended of his
own private means over three thousand dol
lars, and marched them to Mexico. His men
and his horses were picked-the former being
true blue, and the latter gray. This company
was raised in this State, at indianapolis, and
the horses procured in the neighborhood of
Terre-Haute.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23

The THING IN A NUTsHELL.-Mr. d. Pratt of
Alabama, thus briefly illustrates the way in
which manufactures make cities: Ft A
"Cotton is certainly the article with which
we ought to commence manufacturing that will
bring all the other branches along in regular
train.-Should 81 100000 capital be invested
in village in manufacturing cotton, it would
employ only about | 800 operatives; those be-
longing to their families who did not labor in
the factories, would make Their number amount
to 1000. This would bring in 800 more in
other small branches, such as merchants, ma
chinists, boot and shoe makers, tanners, sad
dlers and harness makers, silver smiths, timers,
paper makers, &c. In fact, almost every branch
Of manufacturing would follow. Thus it APP
pears that 81 100000 capital invested in cot
ton manufacturing would give employment to
$500 persons; but this is not all. The viii
lage of $500 would create a market for all the
provisions made to spare from 10 to 20 miles
around, encouraging and enriching allow small,
industrious farmers. In would give healthy
aspect to business through the whole neighbor-
hood. Money would circulate freely during
the whole year, whereas now we think we are
doing pretty well if we get sight of or handle
a little, once during the year, or at most small
portion of the year."
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23

O~TThe following brutal attack upon Henry
Clay, is from vile sheet published at Fort
Madison, Iowa. We publish it to show the
extent to which political malice can be car
ried by the mercenary starveling5 that hang
upon the skirts OF the locofoco party. Henry
Clay is now private citizen--in expectation
of no ofIice-and is certainly beyond the reach
of such creatures as this Iowa libeller-who,
with all his sanctimonious professions of puri-
ty and morality, is undoubtedly one of the most
depraved Of his class, and who if he had his
deserts would long since have been an inmate
Of the State House located in his neighbol-
hood.
''And then might Henry Clay well exclaim
"My soul is wearied of life" Then let him
Imow-let him be assured-that they are no
other than the just judgements of God overta-
king him for his vices and iniguities. His com
plant IF asEz e fnii i taobh f6ff9R gSd &C.
bauched by luxury and corruption. He is
therefore, the author ofhis own misery, BY hav-
ing thrown away upon the vices and follies Of
the world, that power Of mind which God had
bestowed upon him for nobler purposes"
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23

OC[An Iowa paper comes out in favor Of a
railroad from Keokuk to Dubuque to "aid in
carrying Of the interior of that State" Only
the "iaterior." The Iowa chap don't go quite
as far as some of our papers. The Vincennes,
Terre-Haute, indianapolis, and other papers
we could mention, have came out for railroad
which aciu "cary OF" our whole State to st.
Louis-remove it entirely-trade, enterprise,
CAPITAL, ALL.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23

VERMONT ELEcrIoN.-The returns from the
whole State are not yet received. There ha:
been no choice of Governor, the constitution
requiring majority ofall the votes given
The Legislature will be Wing by decreased
majority. The New York Tribune SAYS: sRum
and Locofccoism formed an alliance in many
towns with view to repeal the license law,
while the liberty party and some exciting local
questions had the effect to divert some Wing
votes into the wrong channel
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23
TIoNs,
Merico. August d. ls4,


Mosi Ercsllent Sir:-All Mexicans. but es-
pecially the inhabitants of this capital, have
been witnesses to the extraordinary exertions
which have been made by his Excellency the
Provisional President to collect an army capa-
bic OF meeting that of the United States, and
restoring the lustre of the arms of the Repub-
nc. They are witnesses also that he has fought
with 1ntrepldlty, exposing his own life, until
the moment when the victory was lost and the
enemy was at the gates of the capital. +.
In these circumstances, and when the nu-
merous inhabitants of Mexico have made every
kind of sacrifice to carry on the war, it is one of
the most imperious duties of the First Magis-
trate to prevent the calamities inseparable from
an assault, and to avoid all the consequences
OF violent occupation of the city. To this
end, and in the exercise of his constitutional
powers, and in conformity with the wishes of
Congress communicated to him on the 10th Ju-
ly last, he has determined to hear the PROPOSE
tons which Mr.. Nicholas Trist has to make on
the part of the United States, and to consent
that in the meantime there shall be suspen-
sion of hostilities. aa..s.. .sar-
As this question is of the utmost interest to
the Republic, his Excelency desires that the
National Congress should take their approp.i-
ate part, and accordingly he directs me to no
tIfy your Exceiiency that you may take meas
ures diligently to summon the Deputies to as
semble at II o'clock to-day.
lrelterate the assurances of my distinguished
consideration. God and Liberty
JOSE RAMON PAcHEco.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23

OCF We received on yesterday from our
young friends Messrs. E. & w. LEWIS pres
ent of most splendid and costly vest pattern
with trimmings to match. 1t is the most beau
tiful article of the kind we ever saw, and we
think it will become us well.
BY the way, we may as well mention the fact
that the Messrs. LEWIS are opening not only
one of the largest but one of richest assort-
ments ever offered in our city, and they are
not afraid to say so. See their advertisements.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23
An INrF11NaENr VIEW OF Mrx1cANArrAIRs

AN lNTELLYGEYT View OF MEXICAN AFFAIRs
"A correspondent of the London Morning
Chronicle, who writes from the city of Mexico
under date ofJune 28th, remarks as follows
According to my opinion, we have no pros
pect OF a speedy peace. The whole length and
breadth Of the landis, and will be, overrun with
band. of halfsOldiers, halfrobbers and the Amer
leans will yet have to make many heavy sacrif-
ces before they can attain dominion here, or even
an appearance of having their power acknowl-
edged by the Mexicans. This resistance. the ais
lnetTig, Is the only one Of which the Mexican
IS capable, but it is powerful one, and in it, he
Is great. Not one of them has been induced to
JOIN the Americans. They do not look upon the
Yankees with rage, but they keep entirely aloof
from them, theyevenadmire the courage Of the
enemy in marching boldly into the very heart Of
their country, but they regard them as savages,
entirely devoid of all finer feelings In fact, the
Nlexicans consider that courage isquite excluded
to civilized minds, and is merely an ami
NAL, and, therefore, an Objectionable DISPOSE
ton.
A very clever caricature has been published
and sold here during the last few days, repre-
sentlng Santa Anna laid upon a table of the
anatomical theatre, an enormous Yankee am
putating his second leg, while Polk applies
the ether apparatus; but instead of the sponges
containing the ether, you see a number of mon
ey begs marked three million of pecos.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23

CO. A Vera Cruz correspondent of the New
Orleans Delta, speaking of Com. Perry, says:
l received news here few days ago, that on
Com. Pery's return to the squadron at Alvar-
ado, he found that two sailors belonging to the
squadron had been killed on shore by some
Mexicans; without, however, waiting to enter
into any explanation with the authorities on
the subject, the commodore Immediately went
to work. had the alcalde arrested, and inform
ed him that he would be held responsible for
all such acts in future; but, in the present in
stance, he would merely require the payment
of 81 900, for the use of the widows of the
two men who were murdered. It's needless
to add that the money vas Immediately paid
over, and will be forwarded at once to its des-
tination. Com. p, being informed that the
Jail had been broken into and quantity of
cotton-some so bales-which was seized AT.
or short time previous to the time of the
bombardment Of this port, was taken out of
the stores belonging TO the United States Gov
eminent, Immediately sent word to the author
tiles that, if the cotton was not at once forth
coming, he would set fire to two Mexican ships
lying there, and, if that was insufficient for his
object, he would race the town forthwith
The cotton was soon produced and shipped for
Vera Cruz.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23

G. INo iaal,st not forget to call attention to
LEIGH, who has Just arrived from the eastern
cities with large and splendid stock of dry
goods, &c. He is one Of our most accommo-
dating merchants, takes great pleasure in show
ing his goods and will sell as low as can be pur-
chased in the market
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23
A DEMONSTRATIONS saIe.-WiII be sold AZ

A DEMONSTRATORS SaIe.-Will be sold M
IN public auction at the House the late Grstavus
Copley in Texas all the personal property of the said
decedent, viz: Household Furniture-a complete sett
of Carpenters Tools, Cows; Hogs, one Horse Wag-
on, entirely new, quantity OF Brick, &c. &c. A
threedollars the purchaser giving note and
sufficient security, also waving all relief from valua-
ton or appraisement laws The above sale TO COM
mence at 10 O'Clock A. VI. on Saturday the 25th of
Sept. le47.rs4a ID. CHUTE, Admir-.
sept A. ..-tr. l..
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23

CT A correspondent of the New York Her
aid writes from Washington that the President
intends recommending extensive sales of the
y. . copper lands for cash for war expenses
Between this and some other expedient the ia
riff bill of '46 may be saved another wear. But
nothing will save it beyond the present Con
gress. 1t will have to be modified.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23

c. An officer, writing from Tacubaya,
states that Gen. Scott did not ask surrender
of the city of Mexico, as it was virtually under
his control; and to have taken the army into it,
would have been productive of some trouble,
as 1t would be next to impossible to control
the troops.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23

ANOTHER CONTESTED SEAT.-Col. James
Monroe, of New Yorkcity, intends 10 claim a
scat in the next Congress, on the ground that
he was fairly elected, and unfairly deprived
OF the certificate, which was given to MI. Jack
son J.. F.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23

CT MEssRs. J. H. MAcHEE & Co., have re-
tired from the retail trade and will hereafter
confne themselves entirely to the jobbing bu-
siness. Their stock is unusually large and Sc
lected with great care expressly for this section
We call the attention of purchasers to theil
advertisement.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23

&C. See first and fourth pages for miscella-
ne GUS matter.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 90, 1s47.

O~T WANTED-A lad IA to Is years of
age is wanted at this office as an apprentice.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23

The annual report Of the commissioner of
patents has just been published. 1t contains,
in addition to other valuable matter, tabular
estimate of the crops for 1915. The aggregates
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23

The commissioner, in giving this statement,
says that while no pretension Is made to com
plete accuracy, the best sources of information
have been consulted.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23

STATE Elections TO TAKE PLAcE.-The fol-
lowing general Elections are vet to take place:
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-27
THE IRON MOUNTAIN OF MISSOURI.

Few persons who have visited the far West
Of the untold wealth Of the mineral regions of Missouri Her
mountains Of iron, of lead and mines Of copper
supposed be Of sufficient magnitude supply the world for
the next five thousand years.
There is tradition connected with the discovery Of the
iron mountain regousy adhered by the inhabitants about
Poos and Caledonia, in lis immediate vicinity II is
that the first who attempted to ride shod horse
the mountain found himself suddenly drought up standing
by the magnetic influence with which the metal charged
He in dilemma, and, in looking about for assistance
encountered blacksmith, who in attempting to lift the ami
mails foot, found il firmly fixed to what he supposed
rock. The of Vulcan Immediately proceeded to uncnch
the nails, and after ageaton upon the innocent
BRUTE succeeded in moving him out of his shoes.
This immense and valuable Of Missouri has, until
recently remained untouched and not until during last year
single furnace erected 10 bring il into requsion. A
number Of furnaces have since gone into operation and large
quantities daily manufactured for transportation. We
notice that experiments have recently been made in England
which prove the superior quality of the metal large
quantity Of the pigron made ut the Iron Mountain
Gently sent to Messrs Rodgers Son, Of Sheffield England
by whom manufactured into STEEL and then converted
into articles Of cutlery, consisting Of pen and table
knives &C. The ST. Louis Republican, abiding to the
which attended these experiments, remarks "The
nuiacturersand their sufficient guaranty Of the
correctness Of their neutrality-suspicious. the iron be Of
superior quality and believe that, for the manufacture OF
Steel will prove equal il superior to any used
The cutlery made from bears the highest polish and carries
fine edge If upon trial it should be found to equal the
present appearances will prove worth more than any gold
or silver mine. - Cincinnati Signal
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-27

NoRTH CAROLINA REeIMEsT.-Our readers are aware
that there have been difficulties in this regiment from differ
between Col PAINE and his officers The course pur-
sued by Col. Paine approved and firmly sustained by
Gen. WOOL and two officers Of the regiment were summa-
rly and dshonoraby discharged" from IT, Since then
have high authority for saying the regiment has i'm
proved in discipline and is in state Of efficiency to honor
to the State and country should opportunity offer for testing
seadness and powess In the Fayetteville Observer
stated that of the discharged officers, Lieut. Sngetay,
has been on to Washington and there restored to his rank
with the privilege Of taking his old place accepting another
commission Pica1rine.