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Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

Uz-lt IS amusing to take up locofoco pa
per and mark Inconsistency on the subject of
political changes. MARTIN VAN buren,, be-
cause he opposes the election Of CAss, is yitu,
pesated as coarsely as if he were Wing, but
ifany name can be found that belongs to a
Wing who is opposed TO Taylor, the very fact
of such detection is lauded as an evidence OF
high talent, integrity and patriotism We
have not yet seen single Wing name of influ-
ence pledged against Gen. TAYLOR. But when
I'VE look at the ranks Of our opponents and see
Ex-Presidents. Ex-Governors, Ex- Congress
men, Ex-eollectors, Ex-postmaster Generals
Ex-Judges, Elk Districts Attorneys, and a
whole line of others, openly arrayed against
Gen. CAss, We are not surprised that show
of courage should be kept up, and that smoke
should be raised to conceal the detection in til,
ranks of locofocoism.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

OF the best and quite the cheapest publication
of the times. The July No. which is before
US, has. tyenty-eight interesting engravings,
among which are Windsor Castle; Maty's Me-
moral, Baotluw Collage. Falls of Ryda. por-
traits of Rev Geo. Potts. LamartIne, &C.,, &. q
The embeliisbed article, needed ''Topics CT the
month";. and the wit displayed upon the chic
members of the French Provisional Govern
ment, are fully worth the cost of the work 70
a year. Persons wishing to become patrons
may see sample number at this Office.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

INDIAN SKELETON ExHUMED.--Some work
men during the first part of this week while
engaged in digging, preparatory to building
large Warehouse on the river bank, where once
stood an old fort, dug up skele ton, which,
from the manner in which the bones OF the
arms were encircled with silver, was supposed
to be Grief. Indeed, some OF the old lnhab,
itants recollect the time OF the interment oil
the Indian, and say that great parade was
made at the time, and that he was chief. Ii
is supposed to be about fifty years since he was
buried We are informed that the silver orna-
ments obtained weighed l4ounces. Kincenncs
Gag.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

Gen. TAYLOR AND THE SHPMAsTERs-Th
New Orleans Commercial Times of the 10Th
inst, says; "Agreeably to appointment, the
ship masters now in the port of New Orleans,
had an interview on Saturday, withthe old he
70, IN the gentlemen's parlor of the ST. Charles
Hotel. A large company was present. Mr..
5. s. Premise, who had been requested by the
smpmasters, TO be their spokesman on the oc-
caslon, addressed the General in his usual fell
citious style and in their name expressed their
high admiration for his character. General
Taylor replied as follows;
Gentlemen Shipmusfcrs-h gives me the
most unalloyed pleasure to meet Youpn this oc-
caslon. That our marine has carried our flag
overeyery sea, fully equaIlimg, ifnot surprising
by their deeds; the efforts of those on land has
long been known. TO meet YOU all here in so.
cial intercourse, and take you By the hand
give me the highest qualification. am moi
used 10 making public addresses, and my ac-
tons are best spoken out of doors.
The shipmasters were then seyerally intro
duced TO the hero, and warmly, in the true
style of the genuine tar, shook him by the hand
The whole wound up with a cheer of .thrc,
times three"
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

CCs- Judge Chamberain-as the Democrat
styles the locofoco elector who addressed some
seventy-fve or eighty wings and locos at our
court house on Tuesday last-said in his speech
that Gen. Taylor was Mr.. Folks Butcher u
For this specimen of blackguardism we styled
Judge Chamberlain ''stinking lecofoco slam
derer;@ and we knOo that every wing and
many of their opponents who heard him, agree
with us that forthus abusing the good old man
Judge Chamberlain is shrinking loeofoco Sian
derer. 1t was this remark, and other buse
the kind, that induced true democrat to de
clare in cur hearing that he could not sanction
such course against the brave and humane
Taylor, and would not be of party that ait
sanction it. Whenever the Democrat abusesou
citizens or Judge Chamberlain our gallant lea
der, we will apply such names as we think de
serving,
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

GEN. TAYLOR ON THE EVE OF THE BATrLE OF
BUENA VIsTA.--On the 2lst of February, lS47.
when the countless army of Santa Anna had
taken up their position at Buena Vista, to van
quish the Spartan band OF citizen soldiers under
the command of Gen. Taylor, this pure and
brave man thus wrote in private letter to a
friend:
This may be the last Communication you will
receive from me; have been stripped bv the
Government of regular troops, and reduced in
vUfs's.s-SFSz and thus stripped and at tie mercy
OF the foe. have been expecTEt to retreat or re-
sign; but shall do neither; care not for my
| self, but feel deeply for the noble soldiers who
are about to be sacrificed for their country
we shall stand still and give them battle, rely
/ ing on just Providence for right result
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

The louisville Courier says that an Ohio
Volunteer on board the ST. Cloud, delivered a
speech at the Commercial Row. in that CITY.
on Friday evening last He ayowed himself
democra OF the strongest kind-that he had
always voted The Democratic Ticket, but, that
henceior,n he should battle against his par
" lerven;iy as he had heretofore battled for
! them: and added, that he would rather have
his right arm hewed from his body than vote
for Cass and Butler. He wound up his speech
with calling for three cheers for old Rough and
Ready, which was responded to 50 heartily
that it made the very wekin ling and ge-echo
the shout back to earth again.
The Saint Cloud then rang her BELL and tie
volunteers returned TO the boat. throwing up
their caps and shouting for old lack.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

A SiGN-We learn from the Greencastle
Ga. Patriot, of the 29th ult.. that Henry Sc
crest, Esq, the locofoco elector of that district
has rendered his resignation to the Central
Committee since the nomination of Gen. Tay-
lor. The patriot says that Mr.. Ness. the con-
tingent elector, has also resigned. MIR. Secres
is the most talented and influential man on the
ticket and his resignation is damper to the
party.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

Tnh TahAry or PtAeE.-The old man garu-
ous, Of The Washington Union, is as much
tickled as ever child was with his rattle, that
President Polk has bad op opportunity to sign
the treaty of peace betweeD the United States
and Mexico on the fourth OF July. The old
gentleman chuckles over it with all the glee
imaginable. and not content with one days
enjoyment keeps il up the next. His master
brought on the war, and by the bravery and
skill of others he has got out of it, and why
should not his court minion indulge some JOY
overit.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

mA contemporary away off in the State
OF Vermont says: "The River and Harbor Con-
vention gave Gen. Cass the cold chillS." The
chilis must have terminated in the lock-jdlr,
as all the skill Judge Wood was master of fail
ed to open the Generals mouth at Cleveland
But whether chills or lock-jaw, Cass is a
"goner.'
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

OTone of the leading iocofoco papers in
Pennsylvania--the Pennsylyanian---st styles
Gen. Taylor, "Journeymaa Throat Cutterr'
Mr.. Chamberlain, one of the locofoco cleo
tors in this State, in his speech at this place
last Tuesday, styled Gen, Taylor, Mr.. Folks
Butcher
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

Os-A correspondent of the Daily News
very pungently remarks that there are only
two men who have writtenvery bitterly against
Gen. Taylor. They are Santa Anna and VIM.
L. Marcy and of the two Marcy seems to be
the bitterest Mexican. 1t is a beautiful sight
20 see one of the Cabinet uniting with Santa
Anna to put down the commander OF our
army.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20
every god did set his seal
To give the world assurance of a man.


All who know anything of the sentiment of
the West, and of the education of Gen. Taylor
in Kentucky, would be prepared for just such
conduct as he exhibited in this Florida bust
ness. The most noticeable feature in il to us
is the clear manifestation he gives of the safe
~ there is in placing power in his hands-he
never has yet exceeded the power delegated to
him-he has not disposition 20 do it, and can
neither be driven nor coaxed into anything Of
the kind When he becomes President OF the
United States, he will consider the executive
powers entrusted to him as given for the good
OF the people, and he will not nse them fol
the advancement Of partisan views, nor selfish
purposes, Washington and Madison will be
his guiding lights,
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

The editor of the Journal is mistaken if he
supposes we retracted anything in reference TO
Mr. Butler; but this is not the first time he has
been mistaken VanderbuGgh Democrat.
Just as we expected. You first equiTocate,
decline to answer when asked very civil
question, and now declare that you stick 10
the lie at all hazards. There is one thing about
which we are not mistaken, and have not been,
and that is if it is necessary 10 put forth lie
TO serve the purpose Of the locofoco party it is
sure to be told.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

IRIsHmEx,-Remembert that Lewis Cass vo-
ted against giving aid TO Ireland when her
.down4rodden sons and daughters rcereatarring
for Food! Bear in mind also, that he eulogi-
zed that Arch Tyrant and KING, Louis Philip
pc!
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

OSAn order from the 4Adjutant Gene a. di-
rects that the general staff and regiment Off
GERS of the volunteer service be honorably dis
charged on and after the Goth of July, 1918,
with the exception of the Major General charg-
ed with the withdrawal of the troops from
of the quartermasters commissarys, and med
ical departments, lTolunteer service and adj
diuonal paymasters now in New Mexico and
California, or employed at principle depots
who are unavoidably continued in service un
til they can be duly notified Of their discharge
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20
CITY OF EVA WILLIE:
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JULY 10


FRAUD ExPosED-Mr. SENATOR MANGuM
in his place in the Senate. exposed Locofoco
fraud which exposes the desperate condition OF
the Locofoco party, and the disgraceful decep-
lions pvactised by those who have Gen. Cass
IN keeping.
The Castles; it seems. haze published the
life of Cass-one edition for the north, the 9th
er for the South-ope representing him as in
favor of tbs Wilmot proviso-the other as OPP
posed to it.-ROth editions printed at the of.
flee of the Congressional Globe in Washing
ton.
Mr.. Mangum exposed this fraud 10 the Sen
ale aud to the country, and denounced it as on
Outrageous fraud and lasting disgrace TO the
Locoloco party.
The revelation. it is said, caused great ex
element, and Hannegan and Foote tried tC
prevent Mr.. Mangup from speaking. Mr.
Hannegan being driven to the wall, declared
that the Congressional Committee, having
Gen. Cass's reputation in keeping, had no
couptenanced the fraud which had been erpos
ed-n
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

MExIco-Progrcss of ReUolution.-The Pic
ayune of the 9Th inst, contains the following
letter dated Mexico, June 9th; 1913:
The revolution which was to have broken
forth in the city of Mexico the night of the 18th
has been deferred in consequence of the arrest
of five of the leaders of it, and of a discovery
made by the police of $50 muskets which had
been secreted by several members of the Puro
party, from the time of the occupation of the
city by the American troops. These muskets,
as well as some sabres, ammunition and cloth
ing. were all of American manufacture They
were found in house which had been occu-
pied by the jockey club founded in Mexico by
Majors Polk, Grayson and other distinguished
officers.
Paroles, against whom the government de-
clares itself most violently, as well III written
documents as by its acts, is far from abandon
ing his position. He has had ratification erec-
ted in Guanaiuato, to prevent the danger of a
surprise by the Government troops, and to OBJ
tain time 10 swell the ranks OF his little army.
At present he has nine teen pieces of artillery,
1900 soldiers, 1000 muskets and proportions OF
munitions of war.
On the other hand Gems Minon and Busta-
mente do not much concern themselves to APP
proach Queretaro. They allege as their excuse
that their advance guard is continually desert
ing, and that in truth they are at the mercy of
the officers serving under them, who have hith-
erto been five or six times engaged in insurrec-
tions, for which they have beeen literally re-
warded, instead of being punished as they de-
served. The government must be besotted in
deed to place any reliance uron troops OF this
character, especially after the experience which
it has had.
Even should the Government triumph, and
Paredes be compelled by force of arms to re-
tire. the revolution will be far from being put
down. Another, moral revolution, has com
menced, of which have before made mention
Yours, &c, -.
Another letter, dated Vera Cruz, July 3D.
says:
The diligence arrived last night from Mex
leo, bringing dates to the 9th ult. from thai
city. Nothing of importance had occurred IL
reference to the insurreetion of Paredes since
the last mail, but in the Monitor OF the 27tf
ult will be found an interesting exposition o
the whole affair, from the pen of Otero, the
Minister of Relations. The Monitor also say:
that the negotiation with the house of Man
ming & Macintosh, in reference 10 the bond TO-
five millions of dollars, hypothecaied TO then
By Santa Anna, had been concluded, by th'
Governments paying only the six hundred thou
sand dollars originally advanced by them tC
Santa Anna, The Monitor says thlsaiialr con
fers great credit uron the Government OF Pen
Y Pena
Several emmsares OF Jamute has been ar
rested in the city Of Mexico, and the paper
complain ofipcendiury handbills aud circular
being placed in conspicuous stations about tn
streets by these men.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20
WAsHINoToS. July IA.

WASHINGTON. July II. :
The Senate, on Wednesday, insisted on the
amendmen, to the lndian appropriation bill,
and asked that committee of conference be
appointed.
Mr. Atherton moved 10 take up the bill To-
pay the liquidated claims against Mexico which
was agreed TO. and the bill was ensrossed and
read third time.
! A message was received from the President
with the proceedings of the San Patricio
court ofinquiry, which was ordered to be prin-
ted
The Oregon bill was then taken up.
Nj. Davisaddressed the Senate in opposition
to the Missouri compromise line being now
adopted unless guarantee was given that the
question concerning slavery should be thus set
tied forever.
Mr.. Clayton moved 10 commit the bill and
amendments to select committee of eight,
four from the South and four from the Nor tn,
to be equally divided in politics and selected
By ballot, who should propose proposition for
the settle ment of the question.
After very long debate, the motion was
carried BY yeas 81. nays IA.
The committee will be ballotted for to- NOR
row.
The Senate adjourned.
In the House. on "Wednesday, the New York
branch mint bill was passed.
4 The reciprocity bill with Canada and the
| United States respecting the productions of
each was passed.
/ On motion of Mr.. Vinton, the House went
into Committee of the Whole on the civil Dip
lomatic and amendments were considered to
the hour of adjournment.
| The House adjourned.
In the Senate, on Thursday, Mr.. King of
Al ALBANIA, appeared. was sworn and took his
seat.
The light house bill was passed.
. Mr.. Clayton has been elected cha irmaa of
the select committee upon the Oregon bill =
, On the first ballot he received 33 votes. Mes
srs. Bright. Atchison, Dickinson, Calhoun
Phelps, Underwood, and Clarke compose the
committee.
The bill 10 pay the clams of the Cherokee
$ Nation was debated and the Senate then adj
jouned.
in the House, severel hours were spent in
hearing excuses of absentees at the call OF the
House yesterday.
The remainder of the day was consumed in
: the discussion of the civil and diplomatic bill
in committee of the Whole.
n IN the Senate, on Friday, after unimporant
business, MIR. Dickinson moved to take up the
i New York branch mint bill. An amendment
| was offered to establish branch mint at
p Charleston, which was debated By Messrs.
i Dickinson, Niles, Butler. Dix, aud Badger
The amendment WIS finally adopted. The
# bill was then rejected BY yeas l6. nays &c.
The Senate then adjourned
re In the House, on Friday, Mr.. Bolts offered
II the military bill from the Senate, with amend
ments proposing the reduction of the officers
e in the army till the 9th of March.
c A debate sprung up, in which Messrs. Jones.
of Tenn, Bolts, Paschall, HARRISON, and others
1t participated.
After debate of three hours, Mr.. Bolts
moved to disagree TO the Senate's amendments.
f. The motion was carried and conference COM
10 mittee was appointed. The Senate's amend
re ment to allow the volunteers three months
extra pay was agreed to.
n The House then adjourned
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

3sa32d; middiing fair AID; fair 3ad; good fair
Sd; good 5ia5sd; choice 6aa6ad; Mobile ordi
nary 5a52d; middling SGD; middling fair sgd;
fair id; good fair 45d; good AID The imports
of the week amount to l52 or bales. Sales for
the same period 26,840 The stock in port is
estimated 10 be $4,000 bales against 44s 600
for the same period last year. The heavy i'm
ports had caused general decline Of Id.
Beef, mess 80 54s per bbl, prime 80 36s.
Mess pork 48 Sos, prime BPS Cd Sod. Ba-.
con shoulders 90 28s; lard in kegs 30 42s:
barrels 80 a4ls for fine, and So BIS for or
binary to middling.
First quality Carolina rice dressed II los,
second Is rs. Money is easier, and con-
soils closedat 93s 10 S4s for account.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

BREA psTUFFs IN EuRoPE-It would seem
by recent advces from Europe that there is a
and on the Continent. The Paris National
says that, from all quarters, the most satisfae.
tory accounts are received of the state and pros.
poets OF the harvest in France. All the jour
nails of the departments repeat that the oldest
vorable to the frits of the earth. The corn i.
strong and well advanced the head begins &c
be heavy; the vines are covered with grapes
and flowers; the grains are abundant, and al
ready in many parts of the country, it has beer
necessary to pillow the artificial prairies, where
the luzerne. the san foin, and the clover begins
TO suffer from excess of vegetation.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

GEN. TAYLoRS FLORIDA CAMPAIGN.
We find the following Characteristic record
of Gen. Taylor's conduct, in the N. York I'ri-
blT1r.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

Loeoroco,sM AND GEE. T4YLoR.-We need
no concentrations for Gen. TAYLOR but those
which were brought forward by the locos be
fore they thought he would be adopted as the
Wing candidate. We give few examples
The following resolution wag passed at Dam
Ocratic meeting in Lafayette, n. J., about
year since:-
ellis frmness; his decision of character; hi.
successful management of men; his splendid
achievements on the field of battle; his brie
and finished dispatches: all indicate intelLectt
al faculties of the highest order, and seem Il
point him ont as person lreH fitted to take tn,
helm Of State"
Again the following resolution was passed
at the Hope, n. J. Democratic meeting. June
1947.
Resolved, That with full reliance on the
ability, integrity. virtue and patriotism of Gen
Ia7lor, and his fitness for discharging the res
ponsible dates Of the ChieJ Magistracy of ou
Republic, we cheerir,ly respond to his nomi
nationby our Democratic brethren N othe
parts of the State. as suitable candidaiss 0
the people for the highest office in their gift.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

''THE LAST DoUBTER. "-The Vermont Witch
man hesitated for some time but at last run up
the flag of Taylor and Fillmore.
This was the last doubter in Vermont. The
Green Mountain State, always on the side of
Freedom, and always Wing State is now ar
rayed in solid upbroken phalanx, battling
against Locofocoism and all its allies.
The Waterman concludes its article time.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

0-The Barnburning Locofocos of N. York
in speaking of Gen. Cass' meanness, SAYS, that
his soul is so small that it might dance horn
pipe in mosquitoes watch-fob.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

GENERAL TAYLoR.-An intelligent OCCASION
al writer in the N. Y. Courier and Enquirer,
gives the following extracts of letter from
the Hon. John. c. Spencer, who, while Secre-
tary of War, was necessarily brought into fire.
quent communication with Gen. Taylor. gives
a moreinst idea ofhis civil qualifications than
perhaps any thing our readers have before
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

'.0ur judgment is that the wieest course is
to concur in the support of Gen. Tay lor Ours
is the last Wing press in Vermont 10 accept
the nomination. We have waited for no fac
tioas purpose--nor from wilfulness-but to
satisfy our best judgment. The conrse is clear
we enter upon ii cheerfuliy.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

STEAM Boar VoTEs.--If the travelling poI-
ton of the people are any index of public feel
ing, General Taylor is far beyond all Others the
most popular candidate.
A vote OH the Lucy Bertram, on her last
trip down resulted as follows: For Taylor, %;
Cass, 9; Van Buren,. 3. Matty had one-third
as many as Cass.
On the steamer Pike No. 9, from Louisville
to ST. Louis, the vote was, For Taylor, Sc; in
the ladies cabin 70; for Cass, Ii; Van Buren, 2;
Clay, l.
On the steamer Niagara. on her last trip
from Buffalo to Chicago, all Northern and Lake
men, the vote stood: For Taylor, Sc, Cass, %;
Clay, 6; Hale, 6; Van Buren4.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20
FOE PRESIDENT:
GEN. ZACHARY TAYLOR.
OF Louisiana.
FOR FTCE PRESIDENT:
MILL A RID FILLMORE
OF New York.
FOR REPRESENTA-
THAN ROW LEY.

WING ELECTORAL TICKET.
FOR THE STATE AT LARGE.
JOSEPH c. MARSHALL. of Jefferson
GODLOVE 5. ORTIZ. of Fenpecanoe
DISTRICT ELECTORS:
lst Dist-JoHN PITCHER, Of Posey
I'd john S. DAVIS, of Floyd.
Sd Mutton GREGG, of Dearborn.
4th = DAVID P. Holloway, of WAYNE,
5th Thomas D. WALPool., of Hancock
9th - LOWELL. H. ROUSSEAU, of Greene,
7th - EDWARD w. McGUAGHgY, OF Park.
Sth JAMES f. SUIT, OF Clinton.
9Th DANIEL ID. PRATT, OF Cass,
10Th =" DAVID KlIGoRE, OF Delaware.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

OEG General BUTLER passed up the river on
yesterday,
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-07-20

CANAL LANDs.-The Washington, Davis co.
Journal of Saturday last says; The sale ofCa-
nal lands the present week has been immense.
The land Office has been literally crowded
from morning till night. Judge Sawyer, with
the aid fan assistant clerk, has been kept re-
markably busy, not being able 10 take the
smallest respite during the eight hours that are
daily devoted exclusively TO the business of the
office.