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The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25

avown party, made his way back, carefully
avoiding the road TO Camargo.
A hundred Mexican stories were in
Circulation at Camargo, when left in refer
ence 10 the battle between Gen. Taylor aud
Santa Anna. They say ii ha d already coniin-
ued three days with considerable loss on our
side but much greater on that of The Mexi-
cans. Subsequent accounts represent Gen.
L. as having fallen back on Monterey
The day left Camargo "a letter received
from The alcalde OF Mer saying that the
Mexican troops had entered that town TWEEN
ty-four miles distant from the former place
and had made him prisoner in consequence
OF his endeavorlng 10 secrete stores left be-
hind in his charge when Lieut.. Col. McCook
eyacuted the place. Col. Cruiis intended
to march with his regiment for Monterey the
moment Col Drake, with the Sd Indiana reg
ment arrived from Malamoros 10 relieve
him. The later officer was awaiting the ar
rival of the Mississippi regiment. which met
on the river short distance below Maiamo-
ros on its way up. This regiment and six
companies of the Virginia regiment under
Lieut.. Colonel Randolph which arrived at Ca
margo the day leil that place the only
volunteer IeRitucitS dlIiNCQ dt htO
all the other regiments that had arrived
hayoing been sent below 10 Lobos, From
what source Gen. Taylor is to expect relief
it is impossible to say. Every soldier, and
in fact double or thrice the number that now
constitute the garrison al the different de-
pots, are actually necessary Tor theil defence
and mol one can be spared. Information can
hardly reach Gen. Scott in limee for him
TO march division 10 his relief
In addition TO the above, which reduces
10 some otder and certainty our information
from the Rio Grande, we learn further from
DR.. Jarvis that bearerof dispatches had left
Camargo for 'rampico, and sailed from the
mouth of the Rio Graude on he 10Th inst.
on the McKim. II the Information we gave
in auolher column from Tampco be strict
Iy authentic, the messenger would not reach
his destination ill The departure Of all the
troops which can be spared from that point
1t would seetr. however, that from Tampico
by the way of Victoria, Gen. Taylor must
look for his reinforcement.
The Mexican citizens in the valley of
the Rio Grande are abandoning their homes
in crowds. Maiamoros and Camargo are
stripped OF their native inhabitants They
dread the approach OF their own army more
than the present one of'ours.
No fears are expressed for the safety of
! Camsrgo where we have vast amount of
stores. These are 1890 fighting men in
the place, including all classes. They are
well armed and the place SO strongly fortified
that in will not probably be attempted.
We are mos happy TO say that The reported
capture Of McCnloch and his maud is
unfounded. IfhaIm has occurred TO him, il
must have been Somewhere beyond Monler-
ey.
We have an abundant supply oi repoued
incidents by this arrival, may Of which are
Interesting and would be important were
they authentic, bnl enough is knuwn with
certainty of The position Of aiiairs on The Rio
Grande and al Saltillo To excite tlalh wlhout
4 aggravaiing by Mexican tumors.
The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25
EVANSVILLE, March 2Olh, lS47.

W . II N7IIalNDI4ER, I1oCg.
Dear Sr:-Anxous as we are 10 conlib-
ute all in our power TO the relief of I fam
ishing poor or Ireland and Scotland, and
viewing with satisfaction the ions now
being made along The Wabas .Tver TO pro-
cure subscriptions of produce, &c much of
which will likely be sen, TO this city for re-
TO New OrIeans, we hereby inform
you and The citizens along the Wabash
that We viii cheerlully receive, store and for
ward all produce, &c, consigned TO US, for
ihe relief Of Ireland and Scotland, free of
charge. Very respectfully, yours, &c.
TAYLOR Il HARVEY.
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TnE PRICE OF CoNGREssNAz's YorE

When the Witmot proviso, intended 10 ex-
clude Slavery fiotn territory 10 be acquainted
by the war OF conquest now in progress, WIS
hrsl before the House, MIR. 7. j. HENIEy,
of this State, voted for it. 1t passed The
House. The Senate struck ii out and it be
came necessary for the administration to pro
cure votes enough in the House to secure
the passage of The three million bill without
the ptogiso. Four officers, provided for by
The ten regiment bill, were appointed from
Mr. Henley's district and he then voted, as
directed by the President. for the bill With
oui the proriso. Phese aie the facts, aud
who can resis, The conclusion that his roIe
was purchased by executive favoi! Lei
The peupe of his district recollect these
J facts ueXl August.
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NOTE OF MIR. BENTON TO TIE
49,. ADJUTANr GENERAL.
WASHINGTON, Mach 8, 1917


SIR: | had the honor 10 receive your note
of the 9th instant, with the commission oil
Major General in the army and delayed the
answer Of acceptance or nonaccepance un-
ill should receive an answer from the Pres
ident loa note which addressed 10 him in
the morning ofthai day. That answer is now
received, aud enables Ine 10 answer your
note and 10 say that The commission is not
accepted
Please 10 accept, sir, my thinks for The
kind terms of yonr note, and for the thousand
courtesies which you have extended TO me
in the course of our long and friendly ac-
quainlance.
Most truly and respectfully yours
ra THOMAS H. BENTON.
To Adjntant General JONES.
The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25

LATER FROM THE PACIFIc.-The N. York
Tiibune has advices from Panama, commu
nicating intelligence Of the attack on the
American garrison at Pueblus de los Angel
os by the Californians, who, ii is said, had
killed the American commander, Captain
Galespy. and most Of his commend, and rails
ed again the Mexican Flag. The Ameri-
cans and other foreigners who had escaped
the massacre had taken refuge on board an
armed whaling vessel. ~
An arrival at Mazalan brings the news
that the American Squadron had LITERALLY
IeveIed the town of Gusymls, in Sonora
TO the earth
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MR.. BENTON TO THE PRESIDENT.
WASHINGTON. March 9.IS47.

W WASHINGION, NIdICH J,TO4I.
SIR: Your letter OF this days date is just re-
ceived; and seeing no reason for further re-
Election, and wishing TO avoid all delay in Of
ficcring the army, have written note 10
the Adjulant General, TO be delivered at his
office in the morning, declining to accept the
appointment Of Major General in The army So
kindly offered TO me by you, and So honora-
bly, confirmed by the Senate.
have the honor 10 be sir, with great res
pect, your friend and fellow citizen.
THOMAS II. BENTON.
To THE PRESIDENT.
The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25

OT rhe following extract is from long
and able article in New York Courier and
Enquiler upon the late disgraceiuI 'afflir OF
Mr.. Benton and the Major Generalship:
Why call cabinet council on the subject?
Surely there can be but one reason for so
doing; and that is that The President himself
was in favor of such procedure. Ii not,
he would al once have said nay, and rebuk-
ed as it so richly merted, the impudence OF
the officer putting forth such an unheard-of
demand The idea OF any officer making
such demand strikes everybody with sur
prise and asionishmeni; but in our opinion,
the bare possibility Of its being listened TO
by the President. and his calling cabinet
council TO deliberate upon il. is even a grea-
Ter outrage than that committed by the Ma
ior General from Missouri. Self-resqect, If
not decent regard for military subordna-
ton should have prompted an immediate
decision against the demand accompanied
with very distinct notice tha, the name OF
the offending party had been sirken from The
roll of The army.
What spectacle for the country 10 look
upon. A President seeking shield behind
which to commit greal wrong against the
faithful servants aud the whole American
people; and Major General, Of his own Sc
lection and appointment impudenty pro
claiming that he will not serve unless veler-
ans who have grown grey in The service OF
their coun,ry-men whose names are iden-
t6ed with its history and constitute por-
lion offs glory--be degraded aud disgraced
And this Major General! what a spectacle
does be present 10 the public. A Senator
in Congress, he moi only consented TO be
nominated for The responsible station of Ma
ior General, knowing that he must be junior
10 al least four officers olthe same rank then
in service; but ii now appears, that at tha
very time he had determined 10 demand o
the Executive the sacrifice of The whole o
Ihem in order to caier 10 his own selfish de
sire for notorieiy. He was willing 10 give
up his place as Senator of The United Stale:
and loan himself TO an intrigue mi ended ia
disgrace such men as Scott, Taylor aut
their ass0ciates-men, who, in talents, char
acter, position. aud all The qualities which
constitute good citizens are as lmmeasuia
bly, The superiors of Benton and Polk as The.
are in the quality OF iIuih-that all lmportan
! element in the character OF gentleman
A ern!rgue or more disgusting spectacle
has never been presented to the American
i, people; and the officers of the cabine. Il
whom The proposition 10 recall The general
in the field was made, must leel that the
: have been grossly lnsulted hy it,. The coun
Try at large will have but one opinion upor
, the subject and Of those w1o tatn"y submit
TO such insults
The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25

A DMINIsTRATOR,S saIe.---Nodce is
"a hereby given illa, / viii exoose sale al
public auc'ion on Saturday the i7h day Ell May,
1871, al the Livery stable ot Doolltfle and john
son, in the city OF Evansville. Indiana. the per
sonai property oil said SiephenrA Doolittle, de-
ceased, consisting of Horses. Harness, &c, be-
Ing his interest IN SAID stable.
A credit OF SIX months will be given on all
sums OF three dollars and upwards, rhe Pureha-
ser giving his note with approved security waiy-
ing all benefit from reliet and valuation laws
mar % 3w. JOHN X WILCOX, Admir-.
The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25

THE MAJOR GENERALsIIIP.-The Alex
audtia GazetIe says:-lt is rumored at
Washington that Gen. WORTH (now Major
General By brereO will receive the appoint
mept of Major General, rice the Hon. fhos.
H. Benton, declined IL is also said thalthe
appointment was lendered to Senior Dix, land
declined These, however, are mere rumofs
aud must be taken for what they are worth.
The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25

RTOTICE of SaIe.--Is hereby given that
lV will expose TO sale at publ auction
Friday the 10th day OF April, lo47 at the late
residence Of Jonathan Dolsover, deceased, con-
ssttiig o. household and kitchen furni ture. her-
ses. cafIIe, farming utensils, &c.
Terms OF SALE.-A credit of twelve monibs
will be given on all sums OF S. 90 and upwards.
the purchaser giving his note with approved
security, waving all benefit Of relief and valua.
lion laws CHARLES B0LSCYER,
mar 25z Admir-.
The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25

4 The following is the correspondence which
took place between Mr. Polk and Mr. Ben
ton, in relation 10 the appointment of The lat
Ter 10 The Office Of Major General. The cor
respondence has been printed by Mr.. Benton
and was sent as circular TO The members OF
the Senate with the following note:
The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25

commander-in- chic! ,ofthe army in Mexico.
Respectfully, sir, your friend and fellow
citizen.
THOMAS Il. BENTON i
To The PRESIDENT
The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25

OE We have seen letter from Mr.. Blake
or Terre Hauie, which states that a letter
from Mr.. Butler, dated the 5th inst, says
there is no doubt that a sufficient amount OF
bonds will be surrendered in> season, and
that election for Trustees will take place the
first of May.
The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25
THURSDAY. MARCH 25, Is47.

GIVE are under obligations TO the gen
tIem4nly Clerk ofthe fine steamer Luna, for
New Orleans papers of the l7th. The Luna
is one of the finest boats on the river, and
receives as she deserves favorite's share OF
patronage.
The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25

A DMINISTRATOR's Notice.--Notiee is
"A hereby gwen. that The underslgoed has
taken out letters of administration on the es-
tate OF Stephen A. Doolnte late Oi Vauderbaigit
county, lnerana. eceased.
A II persons indebted To said estate are reques-
ed TO make immediate payment, and those huv-
ing claims a. alnst the same notified TO
present them duly authenticated ior settlement.
The Estate is supposed 10 be ins.,lvent.
mar 25 St. JOHN II. WILCOX. Admir-.
The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25

WASHINGTON CITY, March 10, IS41

WASHINGTON CITY, March l0,lS47
Sir: Please 10 receive, as mark ot my
respect, a copy of The following letters, which
explain the circumstances under which de-
cline TO accept the appointment Of major gen
eral in The army. tt
Respectfully, sir, your obedienl servant
THOMAS II. BENTON.
To The Hon. Mr.. o! the U States Sen
aie:
The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25

IRIsn RELIEF FUND-We learn fiom The
Committee, appointed 10 take charge Of the
fund raised in this city and lbe snrioanding
neighborhood for the Irish, thar three hun
dred dollars in cash was forwarded some
lime since, and so so soon as returns can be
had from The different townships in the county
the remainder of the subscriptions will be
sent on. We are gratifed 10 stale that in Cen
ire Township the sum Of $50 was raised,--
from Armstrong, Scott, Knight, Perry, Ger
man and Union townships we have heard no
report yet but we are satisfied that they
will do their duly. The reports from each
will be published when received.
The citizens of other towns in The Wabash
valley are aiding in this matter and NJ doubt
very large amount will be subsrbed for
the relief of Ireland and Scotland. We cali
the attention of those in other places
10 whose hands the subscriptions are entrusi-
ed, 10 the very liberal proposition. of Messrs.
MARTIN g. SrocKwELL, Commission Mer.
chants of New Orleans, and Messrs. TAYLOR
g. HARVEY, Commission Merchants of this
city, which will be found in to-day's Jour
nal The liberaity which induces these
gentlemen to take upon themselves the re-
ceiving, storing and forwarding of produce
for the relief of The starving Irish and Scocl
free of charge, in addition 10 their individ
ual subscriptions, which are large, will Gc
duly appreciated by the public.
The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25

EAJ OTICE.--N "iice,is hereby gwen that the
"a underslgued hos taken out letters Of Ad-
miustratiun on the estate OF Jonathan Bolsoyer.
late OF Vanderburgh county, deceased III per-
sons indebted TO said estate requested TO
make immediate payment aud those having
claims against the same notified 10 present
them du9y authenticated for settlement. The
estate is supposed to be solvent.
mar 25% CHARLES BOLSOVER, Admir-.
The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25
Ngw onLEANs, March 18th, 1917.

VIZ. Ii. CHANDLER, ESQ.
Dea Sr:-During the visitation Of fam
inc and suffering which affics Ireland and
the Highlands of Scotland, il behooves every
lover OF humanity and especially every Amer
lean citizen, enjoying the blessings and COM
forts so freely vouchsaled TO our favored land
by a kind Providence, 10 promote as far as pos
slble every generous effort to relieve The dis
tress of a people, TO whom we are bound by
the strong ties OF language, sympathy, and
kindred. We have, therefore, viwved with
much pleasure, The relief movement made
by your citizens, aud beg TO advise them as
well as The citizens Of olher towns on the
Ohio and Wabash rivers, that we will cheer
fully forward, free Of charge, all shipments
Of breadsuffs, provisions, or clothing. sent TO
us by them and intended for the suffering
poor of Ireland or Scotland.
The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25
respectfully, your ob't servants,
MARTIN & STOCKWELL.

We have no doubt the citizens OF the Wa
bash county will avail themselves Of these
generous offers, and in making shipments
they will of course sec that the freight is
paid.
The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25

AHoUsE- and Lot for saIe.--Lot No. G8,
z 4 occupied by Mr. Crawford Bell, will be
offered at private sale, as The property of the
Evansville BEaBch. OF the State Bank ei In ndiana,
until The first Saturday in June, asd il not
sold by that time, will on that day be ffered
at Public Auction al the Conn House, betw cen
the hours of Que aud four O'Clock, P. NJ. By
order of tire Board. q" = s'i
For terms apply 10 JOHN MTG HE'LL,
mar a5. llt p f 50. 4ur Pres't
The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25
STATIONARY:

q OAF Sugar.--5 bbs. Sugar .,St. ia me
E-z Rehnery'' prime aTIcle,n store aud for
sale low by -. sas 81. =
aug7. BABCoCK. BROTHERS, Water-st
81 UG-AR.--30 hhes prime New Orleans Su-
- gar, IN store aud or sale by
aug,7. BABc0CK BROTHERS, ,Water-st.
The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25

To THE PRESIDENT.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-07-24
Boot s. Shoe
STABLIs II M p N +

DANIEL DRUCkEM1LLE
his Uld Establishment. in Market Street,
,.r... Sunbury, .....
OPPOSITE the RED LION HOTEL,)
D ETURNS his thanks for past favors, and re-
spec,sully informs his friends and the public
orally, that he continues 10 manufacture to Or
in the neafest aud latest style.
CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES,
tsnted Of the hest material, and made by the
It experienced ~orkmen. He also keeps on
d general assortment Of fashionable Boots for
lcmen, together with large stock Of fashion
gentlcmcn's. boys, ladies' and children's Shoes,
f which have been made under bis own imme.
, inspection. and are Of The best material and
im,nship, which he will sell low for cash.
addition to the above, he has just received
Philad,lphia large snd extensive supply of
y, Shoes, &c. Of all descriptions. which he also
for cash. cheaper than ever before offered in
place. He respectfully invites his old custo-
and others, TO call and examine for them.
,pairing done with pratness and despatch.
lnhury, August 18th, lS46.- ....
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A mETHRrsT.--Th late Rev. DR.. -.
of certain town in Maine, an eccentric but
honest minister, was once preaching on the
practical virtues, aud having a short time prevl-
ousIy bought load Of wood Of one of the officers
Of the church. and finding ii fell short in mea-
sure. took this occasion to speak thus plainly on
the subject: "Any man that will sell seven feet
Of wood for cord. is no Christian, whether he
siis in the gallery, below.or in the descon's
seats" g
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PHILADELPHIA.
" No NN n NN
= a N q s., -l

E SUBSCRIBER has h'en appointed agent,
or TIE sale II CONRAD MEYERS Gel.
,TED PREMIUM ROSE WOOD Pl-
5. at this place. These Pianos have plain.
se and beautiful exterior 6ni,h. and, for depth
wee,ness Of tone, and elegance Of workman
are not surpassed by any in the United States.
following is . recommendation hom CARL
!, ceIcbrsted performer, and himself man.
A CAR ID.
WING had the pleasure Of trying the excel
iano Fcrtes Manufactured hy Mr.. Meyer. end
ted Of the last exhibition OF the Franklin In
I feel il due to the true merit Of the maker
lare that these instruments are quite equsl'
some respects even superior. 10 all the Pi.
'ortes, saw at the capitals Of Europe, and
. sojourn Of two yesrs at Paris. ..r.l.
So Pianos vail be sold al the anufacturer's
Philadelphia prices, il not something lower.
8 sre requested to call and examine for
ives, at the residence Of the subscriber.
,ury, May II, ls45. II. b. MASSER.
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Coon CHARAcTra servant girl received
the following written character from person
who meant 10 compliment her very highly:
.Tbis is TO Certify that issbe Wier serve with
10 during the last half year, and found her n
every respect Credidabk end free Of kciAisg
that vas 10y w'y renS'".
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rRECEs OF AnvERrssrNc.

Every subseq dent inserttan, .0 IS
Yearly Advertjsemsnts: one column. S25 half
column, SIC, three squares, S12; two squares, -;
one square, s.. HalEyearly one column, sls
half column. SIa; three squares, So; two squares,
IS; one square, 50 SO. ..s...
Advertisements LEX without directions as to the
length Of timo they are to be published. will bs
continued until ordered out, and charged accord
inely. s3i ss1 a..t. ar.r..
Crsixtesn iines or less make q square.
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A CA R ID.
n COunterEeiters' f.
DE A II II B i q w.

pubic will please observe that no Brandreth
Is are genuine, unless the boz has three ls-
pom it, (the top, the si''e and the bottom)
,ntaining fac similo signature Of my hand
, thus-B. BRANDRErH, NJ. D.--These 10.
, engraved on steel, beautifully designed,
ne a. an expense Of over S2,000.-Therefore
s seen ,hs, the only thing necessary to pro-
medicine in it's purity, Is to observe these
ember the top, the side, aud the bottom.
lowing respective Psrsons are dulv an'hori-
J hold
saT1T.1scATns !. Of o.!,!sl AsEHs,sx s,;,..x.,,
..s-.. .-7.. PiLs. t.. .-..
humberland county: Milton--Msckey h
e,lin. sunbury--H. d. Masser. MEwsns-
reiand 4 MeiIell. NorthumheIland--W VIM.
/. GeoTeetown-J. 4 J. Wsiis. ' rtr1
n County; New Bsrlin-Bogar & Win
Selinserove-George Gundsum. Middle
sssc Smith. Beaver'own-Dasid Huber.
purg-Wm. J. May. Mifflinsburg-Men
Hsrtieton-Dsniei Long. Freeburs-
O. Meyer. LswisbuTg-Wslh 4 Green.
nbis county. Dsnville-E. B. Rsynolds
Berwick-Shumsn q Rittenhouss. Cat.
&c. @. Brobss. Bloomsburg--John r.
Jersey Tswn--Levi Bisel. Washington
IcCay. I,iDestoss- Bsili~. z ncNlnch.
we that each Agent hss an Engraved Ger.
" Agency, containing . Sepsessntssion d
iNDRErH's Msarpeso ,'Siss bios'
N which viii slso be seen sIset copies ol
lsbeis nop used upon the B,ssjktN Pii
dslphis, slkss No. Q. Month ,esA stsssl.
"a. D. pRAEpRHTH, ~ D.
24tb. ls<s. ..-..---..,'i b.
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CuCUxBERs.--A writer in Blackwood, allu.
ding to this vegetable, says that it was regar-
ded as great luxury by Suit. Mshmond II, who
cultivated il with bis own hands in The Sersglio
G,rdens "1nving one day perceived that
some of his cucumhers were missing, he sent
for his head gardener, and informed him that
should such circrnst,Dcc occur s-'ln he
would order his head TO 10 cn, of. The next
day three more cucum5ers han oecu stolen, upon
which the gardener. to save his own head, lc-
cused the pages of his hiebress Of having com.
United the theft These unhappy youths were
Immediately sent Tor. and having all declared
themselves innocent, the enraged Sultan, in or
der TO discover the culprit. commanded them
one after another To be disembowelled No
thing was found In the stomach or entrails Of
the first six victims, but the autopsy of the Sc
,en,h proved him to have been the guilty one"
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I'M POR Il r 4 Mt
TO Alb COUNTRY @
O U S Elk = r j E R S.
x you may be sure Of ohtsin'ns, q,
sli times, pure and highly favored
II" Sc

the single pound or larger qnsrti'y, st the
In Tea COmpany's Warehouse,
uih Secoad street, het,veea Marke, and Chez.
- nut Streets, ....,...
PHILADELPHIA.
re'ofore il has heen very difficult, indeed, s'.
Impossible. always to obtain good Gre n and
Teas. Blu, now Won have Only TO witt the
Tea CompaBy's Store, to obtain ss delicious
agrant Tea rs you could wish for. An tastes
ere he suited. with the advantage Of getting q
,r,icle at q low price. 1...'-f '. "..'.
re 9th. lS46. I.f -....... ..
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b An English paper recently remarked Of the
United Sistes: 1T is a country we cannot I'M
derstand Il kSh,s ops country and kees sno-